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Unit 4 More Reading The Origins of Art origin n. 1）起源、由来 the origin of life on earth the origin of the dispute 2）出身，血统 She is of humble origin. He is of French origin. Cf. origin Source originate vi. original adj. 1）起初的，原先的 （一定作前置定语） Our original plan was to go to Spain, but it was too expensive. Do you know who the car’s original owner is? 2）独创的，新颖的 an original and thought-provoking drama 发人深思的原创性戏剧 a highly original design 极有创意的设计 3）原版的，原件的 The original picture was in the British Museum. 这幅画的原件在大英博物馆。 an original edition 原版 n. investigate v. 调查 investigate sth We sent a reporter to investigate the rumour. investigation n. carry out/ conduct/ make an investigation The incident is under investigation. The police are making investigation into the murder. property n. 财产（总称） a man of property a piece of property The book is my property. a lost property office 地产，房地产股票或投资 She has got her own property. 她有自己的物业。 所有权，财产权 There is no property in air and water. 空气和水非任何人私有。 性质，特性 （复数） the chemical properties of alcohol 乙醇的化学性质 a herb with healing properties 有治疗效果的药草 dig dug, dug digging v. 撅，挖，采掘 The dog began to dig. explore vt. 对……进行勘察，探测，在……探险 explore the surroundings of the capital 考察首都环境 explore Antarctica 在南极探险 仔细查阅；调查研究；探索 explore energy questions 调查研究能源问题 peek n. have/take a peek 瞥一眼 Emma took a quick peek inside the box. v. He peeked carefully from behind he door. He peeked into the room. extinct adj. an extinct cigarette/ volcano 熄灭的香烟/死火山 an extinct species 灭绝的物种 extinct laws and customs 失效的/过时的法律和风俗 n. base v. 基于、以……为基础 We should base our conclusion on facts. The novel is based on a true story. n. ● 底座 The statue stands on a large round base. ● 基地、根据地 Hikers find this a convenient base for their mountain expeditions. 徒步旅行者发现这里是登山考察的适宜基地。 a US naval base 美国海军基地 ● 基础 The report will give us a base for building a better healthcare system. 这份报告将为我们建立更好的医疗保障制度提供依据。 on the basis of 根据… 9. maintain v. ● 保持、维持 It is important to