新视野大学英语2第三至五单元单词详解.docVIP

第三单元 V. Detailed Study of the Text Words and Phrases Study 1. character n. 1) [C] qualities that make sb. a particular type of person 性格，个性 What does her handwriting tell you about her character? 根据她写的字，你觉得她有什么样的性格？ I choose my friends for their good characters. 我择友的标准是品格一定要好。 2) [C] qualities that make sth. what it is and different from others 特点，特征 The whole character of the village has changed since I was last here. 自我上次来这里之后，这个村子的面貌完全变了。 The idea was to rebuild the house without changing its basic character. 计划是将那幢房子按原貌加以改建。 2. compromise n. [C, U] an agreement that is achieved after everyone involved accepts less than what they wanted at first 妥协；折中 She found that compromise was always the best way when she quarreled with her mother. 她发现，与母亲争吵时让步总是最好的解决方法。 It is hoped that a compromise will be reached in today’s talk. 希望今天的会谈能达成妥协。 v. reach an agreement by making a compromise 妥协；折中 The workers are going to strike for their welfare if the employers are not ready to compromise. 雇主们要是不妥协，工人们就将为争取自己的福利而罢工。 Well, you want $400 and I say $300, so let’s compromise at $350. 好吧，既然你开价400美元而我还价300美元，那我们就来个折衷价350美元。 3. involved a. taking part in an activity or event; connected with sth. 参与的；有关的 He became involved in a dispute. 他卷入了一场争论中。 We want all those who are interested to get involved. 我们想让所有感兴趣的人参与其中。 4. subtle a. not easy to notice or understand 微妙的，细微的 These two expressions only have a subtle difference in meaning. 这两个表达在语意上的差别很细微。 Her whole attitude had had a subtle change. 她的整个态度发生了微妙的变化。 5. hatred n. [U] a strong feeling of dislike for sb. or sth. 痛恨，憎恨 The reason for this shocking attack seemed to be racial hatred. 看来是种族仇恨引发了这起骇人听闻的袭击。 He looked at me with hatred. 他用憎恨的目光看着我。 6. illusion n. [C] a false idea, belief or impression 幻觉；错觉 I have no illusions about my ability. 我知道自己能力有限。 We’re left with few illusions about our partners. 我们对自己的同伴已不存在什么幻想。 7. mutual a. 1) felt or done in the same way by two or more people toward each