高级英语第二册 unit 1-10 italicized words.docVIP

Lesson 1 1. since the water mains might be damaged (Para 5) main: a principal pipe or line in a distributing system for water, gas, electricity, etc. 2. sit out the storm with the Koshaks (Para 6) sit out: stay until the end of 3. another neighbor came by on his way inland (Para 6) come by;(American English) pay a visit 4. the French doors in an upstairs room blew in (Para 8) blow in：burst open by the storm. 5. the generator was doused (Para 9) douse: put out(a light, fire, generator, etc.) quickly by pouring water over it 6. the electrical systems had been killed by water (Para 11) kill：(Amer