研究生英语Unit 6 Matriculation Fixation.docVIP

Unit 6 Matriculation Fixation Vocabulary languish garner (L. 7) rue (L.14) feign exude shudder dragoon wear on carve out tick off follow suit poke fun at (L. 118) fork over (L. 128)  languish vi.be or become weak; lose strength or vigor Truth may languish, but can never perish. 真理可能衰微,但不会灭亡 garner vt. to obtain as a result of effort She garnered large profits from her unique invention. The issue of corruption in sport has garnered attention for a long time. rue vt. to feel regret, remorse, or sorrow for Indias ruling Congress party will rue its decision to contest Parliamentary seats alone in eastern Bihar state. Eventually, even with significant changes, all of America will rue the day if the Senate passes this troublesome bill and it is voted into law. spawn n. a young animal or child v. cause or lead to 致使，导致 The tyranny spawned widespread rebellion. feign vt. give a false appearance At that time he had no way out, but he had to feign madness and act like an idiot. 那时他别无他法，只好装疯卖傻。 To feign action in one place, and to make the real move in another. 明修栈道，暗渡陈仓 (L. 16) Her degree would put her within striking distance of the yellow brick road, but not physically on the road itself. Her degree is probably not the surest way to get her on the road to success. within/in striking distance (of sth.) 1. very close to something The great thing about the house is that the ocean is within striking distance. 2. very close to achieving something The Republicans are within striking distance of winning the election. 她的文凭也会是一块敲门砖，但终究不是开门的那把金钥匙。/ 她的文凭使她有望接近成功之路，但毕竟不能让她直接踏上成功的金光大道。 (L. 28) …and had managed to carve out a nice little niche for myself. … and had got a quite successful career for myself . (L.48-49) But every dark cloud has a silver lining. 黑暗中总有一线光明 / 困境之中也会终有希望 every cloud has a silver lining: be hopeful because difficult times always lead to better days e.g.