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Unit 2 知识点汇总Word＆PhrasePara1respectful affection(line.2): worship, adore 敬慕monument(line.2): something designed and built as a lasting public tribute to a person, a group of people, or an event纪念碑E.g.We looked at the magnificent monument with reverent eyes and hearts.我们怀着崇敬的心情凝视雄伟的纪念碑。out of curiosity(line.3) 出于好奇心E.g.She ask this question because she was curious instead she really want to know.她提出这个问题是出于好奇心而不是出于求知欲。Para2squarish(line.1): similar to a square in shape a.近似方形的；略呈方形的E.g.There is also the issue of whether a pattern fits neatly into a squarish shape.这里还存在一个某种模式是否完全适用于近方形形状的问题。cupola(line.2): a roof or ceiling in the form of a dome n.圆屋顶；穹顶E.g.I pop up the top , and there s a cupola .我从钟的顶端爬出，那是一个圆顶的顶篷。spire(line.2): a tall narrow pointed structure on the top of a roof, tower, or steeple n.尖顶cotton gin(line.4): a machine for separating seeds, husks, and other unwanted material from cotton fiber n.扎花机；轧棉机E.g.Cotton demand soared, but the cotton gin also multiplied the demand for slave labor.棉花需求迅速增长，但轧棉机也使对奴隶劳工的需求倍增。encroach(line.4): to intrude gradually or stealthily, often taking away somebodys authority, rights, or property v.侵蚀；侵占（某人的时间）；侵犯（某人的权利）；扰乱（某人的生活等）E.g.Im sorry to encroach on your time , but I really need your help .很抱歉占用你的时间，但是我确实需要你的帮助。obliterate(line.4): to destroy something so that nothing remains v.毁掉；覆盖；清除E.g.Given the size of these islands, a hurricane can in the space of a few hours, obliterate the entire economy.由于这些岛屿的面积很小，一场飓风可以在几个小时之内摧毁整个经济。coquettish(line.6): a coquettish woman behaves in a way that is intended to attract men sexually a.卖弄风情的；轻佻的；妖娆的E.g.Her head, a marvel, was the object of the most coquettish care.她的头是一个奇迹，是最能卖弄风情的体。an eyesore among eyesores指丑陋之极，丑中之丑Para3father(line.3): to establish, found, or originate something v.颁布；发布E.g.They fathered a plan for improving the citys schools.他们制定了改善城市学校的计划。dispensation(line.4): an official document authorizing dispensation, especially religious dispensation n.分配；宽免；施与；实施E.g