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<1>elderlya.old or becoming old 年长的，上年纪的
He's an elderly gentleman. 他是位年长的绅士。
He's very active for an elderly man. 就已上了年纪的人来说，他的精力是很充沛的。
<2>collapsevi.1. (of a person) fall down and become ill or unconscious 病倒，昏倒
He collapsed in the street and was sent to hospital immediately. 他突然昏倒在大街上，立即被送往医院。
A policeman collapsed from the smoke in the burning house. 一个消防员在着火的房子里被浓烟熏倒了。
2. (of a building, wall, etc.) fall down suddenly 倒塌，塌陷
Many buildings collapsed due to the earthquake. 地震造成了很多楼房倒塌。
The roof collapsed under the weight of the snow. 屋顶被积雪压塌了。
n.1. [U] the act of falling down suddenly 倒塌；塌陷
The storm caused the collapse of the building. 暴风雨造成那幢建筑物倒塌。
The collapse of the bridge is under investigation. 桥的倒塌正在调查之中。
2. [C, U] a sudden failure in the way sth. works 突然失败；崩溃
The economic collapse in the country led to social unrest. 该国的经济崩溃导致了社会动乱。
He suffered a total collapse of emotional and physical well-being after the accident. 事故之后，他身心都崩溃了。
<3>ambulancen.[C] a vehicle equipped to carry sick or injured people to hospital 救护车
The number of ambulances at the hospitals of that mountainous area is very small. 那个山区医院的救护车不多。
An ambulance came in time and sent the injured workers to hospital. 救护车及时赶到，将受伤的工人送往医院。
<4>countyn.[C] an area that has its own local government in some countries 县；郡
He came from a poor county. 他来自一个贫困县。
He lives in the county of Kent. 他住在肯特郡。
<5>locatevt.1. be in a particular place 设置于；位于
The new head office building is located in the center of the city. 新的总部大楼位于市中心。
They decided to locate their factory on land near the railway station. 他们决定把工厂建在靠近铁路的地方。
2. discover the exact place of sb. or sth. 确定...的位置
I'm trying to locate Mr. Smith. Do you know where he is? 我正在寻找史密斯先生。你知道他在哪里吗？
The technician is still trying to locate the fault. 技师仍在努力找寻故障之所在。
<6>emergencyn.[C, U] sudden serious event or situation that must be dealt with immediately 紧急事件，紧急情况
You should only use this door in an emergency. 这个门只有在紧急情况下才能使用。
The government has declared a state of emergency. 政府已宣布处于紧急状态。
<7> emergency room a special room in hospitals where doctors try to save people who are in critical condition （医院）急诊室
The emergency room is on the ground floor. 急诊室在一楼。
The young doctor enjoyed the fast pace of working in the emergency room. 那位年轻医生喜欢急诊室快节奏的工作。
<8>marinen.[C] a soldier trained to fight on land or sea 海军陆战队员
His son became a marine last year. 他的儿子去年加入了海军陆战队。
a.1. of, near, living in the sea 海里的，海生的
Whales and seals are marine mammals. 鲸鱼和海豹是海洋哺乳动物。
Many types of marine life that lived a hundred years ago are extinct because of pollution. 许多100年前生存着的海洋生物现在因污染而濒临灭绝。
2. of ships and their goods and trade at sea 海运的，海事的
a marine chart （航）海图
a marine bureau 海运局
<9>apparenta.1. easy to see or understand; very clear 明显的，显而易见的
His change is apparent to us all. 他的变化对我们大家来说是显而易见的。
It was apparent that they all understood. 显然他们都明白了。
2. seeming; unreal 貌似的；表面上的
Her apparent lack of care made him even more nervous. 她表面冷漠，这使他越发紧张不安。
Their wealth is more apparent than real; I don't think they have any money at all. 他们并不象表面显得那样富裕；我根本不相信他们有钱。
<10> apparently ad. according to how sth. looks; seemingly 表面上，看上去像
He had apparently escaped by buying off a guard. 看上去他像是买通了看守逃跑的。
Apparently they're going to take a vacation. 他们像是正在准备去度假。
<11>corpsn.[C] a trained army group with special duties and responsibilities 特殊部队，特种部队
the medical corps 医疗部队
<12>vehiclen.[C] a thing such as a car, truck, or cart used for carrying goods or passengers 交通工具；车辆
He was once a driver of heavy goods vehicle. 他以前曾是重型货车司机。
Will you please listen to the police officer and pull the vehicle over to the side of the road? 你能否听从警官的指挥，把车停在路边？
<13>marshn.[C] an area of soft wet land 沼泽（地带），湿地
We had to cross the marshes in order to get to our destination. 我们不得不穿过沼泽地带，才能到达目的地。
I was surprised to find that we are bounded by marshes. 我很吃惊我们周围都是沼泽地。
<14>militarya.of or for the army, navy or air force 军事的，军队的
Military training is required for every college student. 每一位大学生都要参加军训。
His son has been called up for military service. 他的儿子被征召去服兵役去了。
<15>sole a.one and only; single 唯一的，仅有的
He was the sole teacher with college education at the school. 他是该校唯一接受过大学教育的老师。
I think he came here with the sole intention of causing trouble. 我认为他来这儿的唯一意图就是捣乱。
<16>enablevt.make sb. able to do sth. 使能够；使可以
My student identity card enables me to travel half-price on trains. 我的学生证使我能够以半价乘火车旅行。
A dog's ears enable it to hear even the smallest of sounds. 狗的耳朵使它能听到极细微的声音。
<17>lobbyn.[C] an outer room, entrance hall, or room before main room(s) 门廊，门厅；接待室
Let's meet at the lobby of the Hilton Hotel. 我们在希尔顿酒店的大厅碰头吧。
I met her in the lobby of the museum. 我在博物馆的门厅里遇见了她。
<18>extendvt.1. stretch out one's arms or legs 伸开，展开
He extended his hand to the new worker. 他伸出手同新雇员握手。
The doctor asked him to extend his legs. 医生让他把腿伸开。
2. make longer or larger in space or time 使（在空间或时间上）扩大；延长
Can you extend your visit a few days longer? 你能多停留几天吗？
They extend the railway to the next city. 他们把铁路延长到下一个城市。
vi.continue for a particular distance or a certain period of time 延伸；延续
The hot weather extended into November last year. 去年炎热的天气一直持续到十一月。
The sea extends as far as the eye can see. 大海一望无际。
<19>wrapvt.1. put one's arms or hands around sth. 搂住；握住
He wrapped his arms around her waist. 他用双臂搂着她的腰。
He wrapped his hands around mine. 他握住我的手。
2. put paper or cloth over sth. to cover it 包；裹
She wrapped the gift in paper. 她把礼物用纸包起来。
The baby was wrapped in a blanket. 婴孩被裹在毯子里。
<20>limpa.lacking strength or energy 无力的，没精神的
He gave me a limp handshake. 他无力地握了握我的手。
She went limp after morning drills. 早晨操练之后她感到没有精神。
vi.walk with difficulty because of an injured leg or foot 一瘸一拐地走
He hurt his foot and limped to the door of the classroom. 他弄伤了脚，一瘸一拐地走到教室门口。
He was limping slightly and he looked tired. 他有些蹒跚地走着，看起来很疲倦。
<21>squeezevt.press sth. firmly with one's hands 挤；压；捏
Alice smiled and squeezed his arm slightly. 艾丽斯笑了笑，轻轻捏了一下他的胳膊。
He squeezed the toothpaste tube and found it empty. 他挤了挤牙膏，发现空了。
v.get into or fit sth. into a small space 挤进；塞入
The bus was crowded, but he managed to squeeze in. 汽车很拥挤，但他还是设法挤了上去。
We can only squeeze one more thing into the bag. 这个包里只能再塞一件东西。
<22>encouragementn. [U] the quality or act of encouraging 鼓励
He ran up and down, shouting encouragement to the team. 他跑来跑去，为该队加油呐喊。
The child could not have achieved as much as she had without the teacher's encouragement. 没有老师的鼓励，孩子的成就不可能这么大。
<23>dima.1. fairly dark, not bright 暗的；朦胧的
This is a dim hall with no windows. 这是一个没有窗户的幽暗的大厅。
Don't read by dim light. 别在昏暗的灯光下看书。
2. (of chances) not good or not likely to happen （成功的机会等）暗淡的；渺茫的
His political future is dim. 他的政治前途渺茫。
The hopes of success start to look dim. 成功的希望开始变得渺茫。
<24> dimlyad.in a dim way 模糊地；朦胧地
I can only dimly see the edges of the building on a dark night. 黑夜中，我只能依稀看见建筑物的轮廓。
This is a dimly lit room. 这是一个灯光昏暗的房间。
<25>occasionala.happening, but not often or regularly 偶尔的，偶然的
He pays me occasional visits. 他偶尔来看看我。
I drink an occasional cup of coffee, but usually I drink tea. 我偶尔喝杯咖啡；但通常喝茶。
<26> occasionally ad. sometimes; not often or regularly 偶然地，有时
He goes to a concert occasionally. 他偶尔去听音乐会。
On their way to California they occasionally stopped by to take a rest at a small hotel. 在驱车去加州的路上，他们偶尔在小旅店小憩一番。
<27>bangv.knock or hit hard with a loud noise 猛击，猛撞
He banged his fist on the table. 他用拳头击打桌子。
The door banged close in the wind. 一阵风把门“砰”的一声关上了。
n.[C] a sudden loud noise; a sharp knock or blow 猛击（声）；猛撞（声）
They heard the bang of a gun. 他们听见砰的一声枪响。
There was a loud bang on the door. 有很响的撞门声。
<28>staffn.[sing., U] the people who work for an organization 员工，全体工作人员
The company has a staff of 100. 该公司有100名员工。
We need more staff in the office. 我们办公室需要更多的工作人员。
<29>exchangevt.give sth. and receive sth. at the same time 交换；交流
We exchanged gifts at Christmas. 我们互送圣诞礼物。
The countries at war exchanged prisoners. 交战的两国互换了战俘。
<30>moann.[C] a long low sound, usually of pain or unhappiness 呻吟
The woman's tears and moans were pitiful. 那妇女的眼泪和呻吟声让人怜悯。
There was a moan of pain from the injured man. 受伤的人发出了一声痛苦的呻吟。
<31>breathev.take air into the lungs and send it out again 呼吸
He stood by the window and breathed deeply. 他站在窗边作深呼吸。
We are concerned about the quality of air we breathe. 我们担心呼吸的空气的质量。
<32>informvt.tell sb. about sth. 通知，告诉，报告
We regret to inform you that your application has been rejected. 我们很遗憾地告诉你，你的申请被拒绝了。
He didn't inform me of his holiday plans. 他没有把他的度假计划告诉我。
<33>sympathyn.[U] the feeling of being sorry for sb. who is in a bad situation 同情，怜悯
She never expressed any sympathy when I was hurt. 我受伤时，她从来没表示过任何同情。
Out of sympathy for the homeless children he gave them a bed for the night. 出于对无家可归的孩子们的怜悯，他让他们留宿过夜。
<34>interruptv.stop sb. from what they are saying or doing 打扰，打断；插话
Don't interrupt the speaker now; he will answer questions later. 现在不要打断演讲人的话，过一会儿他将回答问题。
Sorry to interrupt, but I have to remind you of the time. 对不起，打扰了，但我必须提醒你时间。
vt.make sth. stop for a period of time 使中断；使暂停
Trade between the two countries was interrupted by the war. 战争使两国间的贸易中断了。
A snowstorm interrupted the traffic. 暴风雪阻断了交通。
<35>startlevt.give sb. a shock or surprise 使大吃一惊，使吓一跳
I was startled to hear the news. 听到这个消息我大吃一惊。
The sudden noise in the bushes startled her horse. 灌木丛中突然发出的怪声使她的马惊跳起来。
<36>exitv.leave a place 退出；退场
We exited the cinema as soon as the film ended. 电影一结束，我们就离开了电影院。
At the end of the third scene the actress exits. 第三幕结束时，那位女演员退场了。
n.[C] a way out 出口
an emergency exit 紧急出口
How many exits does the cinema have? 这家电影院有多少出口?
<37>personneln.1. [U] the department in an organization that deals with workers, esp. with their hiring and benefits 人事部门
Please go to Personnel to ask about your holiday pay. 请到人事部门咨询节假日工资的问题。
The Personnel department is organizing the training of the new staff. 人事部正在组织对新职员的培训。
2. (pl.) people who work for a company, organization, etc. 全体人员，员工
Army personnel are not allowed to leave the base. 军事人员不许擅离基地。
Airline personnel can buy flight tickets at reduced prices. 航空公司职工可以减价购买飞机票。
Phrases and Expressions
<38>come tobecome conscious again 苏醒，恢复知觉
I came to in the hospital, but I didn't remember what had happened to me. 我在医院里醒了过来，却不记得发生了什么事。
When he came to and raised his head he saw his wife. 当他苏醒过来抬起头时看到了他的妻子。
<39>now and again/thenat times; sometimes 不时地，有时候
We do meet now and again, but not regularly. 我们有时候确实见面，但不是定期会面。
That student has been known to make the strange mistake himself now and then. 大家知道那个学生不时要犯那种奇怪的错误。
<40>call fordemand; ask to see 要求
The attorney called for his next witness. 律师要见下一位证人。
The relatives and friends of the dead man called for police to look into the cause of death. 死者的亲友要求警方调查其死因。
<41>set outstart a journey 出发
The band set out on their worldwide tour. 那个乐队开始了他们的环球旅行。
They set out for London on a one-day trip. 他们出发去伦敦一日游。
<42>for a whilefor a period of time 一会儿，一段时间
She was speaking for a while before she noticed that no one was listening. 她说了一会才注意到没有人在听。
Just wait for a while and then I'll help you. 请稍候，一会儿我来帮你。
<43>pay attention towatch, listen to, think about sb. or sth. very carefully 注意，关注
If you don't pay attention to the needs of others, others will pay no attention to you. 如果你不关心他人，就没有人关心你。
The boy failed the examination because he had paid no attention to the teacher in class. 那男孩考试没及格，因为他上课不听老师讲课。
<44>hold to1. hold sth. tightly 握住，抓住
He held to the rope so as not to fall down. 他紧紧抓住绳子以免跌下来。
She held to his arm when walking on the ice. 在冰上行走时她一直抓着他的手臂。
2. keep believing in an idea or a principle 坚信；忠于
He holds to a simple life. 他坚持过着俭朴的生活。
I always hold to what I have said. 我会恪守我的承诺。
<45>with thatafter doing that 接着，随即
She threw the book on the table, and with that ran angrily out of the room. 她把书扔到桌子上，生气地走出了房间。
The train reached the terminal, and with that, my trip ended. 列车到达终点站，我的旅行就此结束。
<46>turn outhappen in a particular way or have a particular result 结果是，证明是
The film turned out to be a great success. 结果这部影片大获成功。
It turned out that his statement was false. 后来证明他这番话是假的。
Proper Names
<47>North Carolina 北卡罗来纳州（美国州名）