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<1> mother-in-law n. [C] the mother of one's husband or wife 岳母；婆婆
Her mother-in-law helps her to take care of her child and she is grateful. 她婆婆帮她照料小孩，她很感激。
<2>brillianta.1. very good; very clever or skilled 出色的；聪颖的
"Did you like the film?" "I thought it was brilliant." “你喜欢这部电影吗？” “我觉得它太出色了。”
She's got a brilliant sense of humor. 她极富有幽默感。
2. full of light; shining, or bright in color 明亮的；光亮的
The rooms were all painted brilliant white. 所有的房间被粉刷成明亮的白色。
He flashed a brilliant smile at me. 他冲我灿烂一笑。
<3>arrangev.plan the details of a future event 准备；安排
I've arranged that one of my classmates will meet you at the airport. 我已作了安排，由我的一位同学将去机场接你。
Please arrange for a taxi to collect us after the meeting. 请安排一辆出租车在会议结束后来接我们。
vt.put a group of people or things in a particular position or order 排列；布置
arrange flowers 插花
The teacher arranged the students in groups according to their interest. 老师按兴趣将学生分组。
<4>even.[C] the day or evening before a certain event 前夕；前一天
Mr. Hurd was speaking to Arab reporters in London on the eve of his visits to Jordan and Saudi Arabia. 赫德先生在访问约旦和沙特阿拉伯前夕，向在伦敦的阿拉伯记者们发表了讲话。
Are you doing anything exciting on New Year's Eve? 除夕之夜你有什么有意思的安排吗？
<5>cubevt.cut food into cube-shaped pieces 切成方块
cube the potatoes 把土豆切成丁状
You'd better cube the meat. 你最好把肉切成小方块儿。
n.[C] a solid object with six square sides 立方体
Cut the meat into small cubes. 把肉切成小方块
The ice cubes in the bottom of her glass made a ringing sound as she drank. 喝酒时，她杯子底部的冰块叮当作响。
★<6>garlicn.[U] 蒜，大蒜
garlic bread 蒜味面包
a garlic press 榨蒜汁机
<7>slicevt.cut into thin flat pieces 切成薄片
Could you slice me a very thin piece of cake? 你能为我切一片很薄的蛋糕吗？
He sliced the top off his finger while he was cutting vegetables. 他切蔬菜时不小心削了手指尖。
n.[C] a flat thin piece of food that has been cut from a large piece 片
a slice of bread 一片面包
Would you like another slice of beef? 你还要一片牛肉吗？
<8>ingredientn.1. [C] one of the foods that is used to make a particular dish （食品的）成分，配料
The list of ingredients included 500g of sugar and 200ml of cream. 配料单上列出的成份包括500克糖和200毫升奶油。
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. 把所有配料在碗里搅拌好。
2. [C] a quality one needs to achieve sth. 因素；要素
the ingredients of one's character 构成某人性格的种种要素
Trust is a key ingredient in a successful marriage. 信任是成功婚姻的关键要素。
<9>chopvt.cut sth. into small pieces 切；剁碎
Mac would help his mother chop some firewood before she made the meals. 母亲做饭前，马克总要帮母亲劈点木柴。
Spread some chopped onions over the fish before it's served. 上菜之前，先在鱼上撒点剁碎的洋葱。
<10>purplea. 紫色的
a purple flower 紫色的花朵
He went purple with anger. 他气得脸色发紫。
n.[U] 紫色
She wore a dress of dark purple. 她穿了一件深紫色的连衣裙。
The evening sky was full of purples and reds. 傍晚的天空全是一片紫红。
<11>concerningprep.about or relating to sb. or sth. 关于
a letter concerning your complaints 一封与你的投诉有关的信
If you have any information concerning the recent event at the station, please contact the police. 如果你了解任何与最近车站所发生的事情有关的情况，请与警方联系。
<12>toen.[C] 脚趾
It looks like you've broken your toe. 看上去你好像是摔断了脚趾头。
If you can feel your toes at the end of the shoe you probably need the next size up. 如果你感到脚趾头顶着了鞋子，你可能需要换一双大一号的鞋。
<13>anticipatevt.think that sth. will happen and be ready for it 预料；预计
Do you anticipate meeting any trouble? 你预料会遇到什么困难吗？
I anticipate great pleasure from my visit to Paris. 我想我的巴黎之行会很愉快。
<14>criticismn.[C, U] the words not in favor of sb. or sth. 批评；指责
He can't take criticism; he just stops listening and starts shouting. 他接受不了别人的批评；对别人的批评不但不听，还大声嚷嚷。
I have a few criticisms to make about your speech. 对你的讲话我有些不同的看法。
<15>curln.[C] 卷发；卷曲物
Her hair fell in curls over her shoulders. 她的头发卷曲着一直垂到肩上。
Curls of smoke were rising from the chimney. 缕缕青烟从烟囱中升起。
<16>curlya.having lots of curls 卷曲的
curly leaves 卷曲的叶子
My hair is by nature curly and thick. 我的头发天生又卷又密。
<17>splashn.[C] 有色斑点
Add a red scarf to give a splash of color. 加条红围巾，添点亮色。
The little girl in her flowery dress provides the only splash of color in the picture. 穿着花裙子的小女孩给照片增添了唯一的一点色彩。
<18>frecklen.[C] 雀斑；斑点
He has red hair, green eyes and a face full of freckles. 他长着红头发、绿眼睛和一张满是雀斑的脸。
The light from the sun causes freckles to darken and new ones to appear. 太阳光会使雀斑颜色变深并长出新的雀斑来。
<19>compacta.1. small, but solid and strong 结实的
a compact body 结实的身体
a compact build 结实的身材
2. packed together closely and neatly 紧凑的
compact disc (CD) 激光唱片
What a compact office! How did you fit so much into so little space? 多紧凑的办公室啊！你们是如何把这么多东西放进这么小的房间的？
<20> compactly ad. in a compact manner 结实地；密实地
The car was compactly built. 这辆车造得精巧牢固。
He packed all his camping equipment compactly into one bag. 他把所有的宿营用品都严严实实地塞在一只包里。
<21> forgettable a.that can be forgotten easily 容易被忘记的
He's an ordinary man and easily forgettable. 这是个普通男人，容易被人忘记。
It's a forgettable movie; it's hard to believe that people are swarming into cinemas to see it. 这时一部看了就忘的电影，很难想象人们还蜂拥进电影院去看。
<22>bubblevi.form thin balls of air or gas in liquid 冒泡
Is the water bubbling yet? 水烧开了吗？
We could hear the soup beginning to bubble. 我们能听见汤开始冒泡的声音。
n.[C] a ball of air 气泡；泡沫
As water begins to boil, bubbles rise ever faster to the surface. 水开始沸腾时，气泡会更快地升向水面。
Rosie was out in the garden blowing bubbles. 罗西在花园里吹泡泡玩。
<23>bumpn.1. [C] an area of skin that is raised because one has hit it on sth. 肿块；突起
goose bumps 鸡皮疙瘩
Her bicycle hit a bump in the road and threw her off. 她的自行车撞上了路中的突起处，把她摔了下来。
2. [C] a blow or hit 碰撞；猛撞
She got a bump on her head when she fell down, but luckily she wasn't hurt. 她摔倒时头被撞了一下，所幸没有受伤。
We heard a bump from the next room. 我们听见从隔壁房间传来东西碰撞的声音。
v.hit with force, esp. accidentally 碰撞
She bumped into his dinner table, knocking the food onto his lap. 她碰上了他的餐桌, 把食物撞翻到了他的腿上。
We bumped into Kate as we were rushing around the corner. 我们在匆忙跑过转角处时与凯特撞个满怀。
<24>compelvt.make sb. do sth.; force 强迫，迫使
We cannot compel you to do it, but we think you should. 我们不能强迫你做这件事，可是我们认为你应该做。
The rain compelled us to stay indoors. 大雨迫使我们呆在屋里。
<25>behalfn.[U] (on sb.'s ~ or on ~ of sb.) instead of sb., or as their representative 代表某人；代替某人
On behalf of my husband and myself I thank you. 我代表我的丈夫和我本人向您表示感谢。
Ken is not present, so I shall accept the prize on his behalf. 肯没出席，所以我将代表他领奖。
<26> heatedlyad.with strong, excited, and often angry feelings 热烈地；激烈地
We used to stay up all night, drinking wine and arguing heatedly about politics. 我们常常彻夜不眠，一边喝酒，一边热烈地谈论政治。
She heatedly stormed into the room to confront her husband's lover. 她怒冲冲地冲进房间去质问丈夫的情人。
<27>innocenta.1. done or said without intending to harm or offend anyone 无恶意的
It was an innocent question. Why get so worked up about it? 这个问题毫无冒犯之意，你为什么要这么激动？
It was an innocent remark; I didn't mean to hurt his feelings. 这话没有恶意；我并没有想伤害他的感情。
2. not guilty of a crime 无罪的；无辜的
A man should be supposed innocent of crime until he is found guilty. 一个人在被证明有罪之前应被认为是无罪的。
They have put an innocent man in prison. 他们把一个无辜的人投进了监狱。
<28>innocentlyad.in an innocent manner 无恶意地
"Have I done anything wrong?" she asked innocently. “我做错什么了吗？” 她一脸无辜地问道。
He made the criticism innocently. 他作出这样的批评并无恶意。
<29>dialectn.[C, U] a special form of language which is peculiar to a certain region or social group 方言，土语
A rich variety of dialects still exist throughout the country. 全国各地仍然存在着各种各样的方言。
The novel was written in northern dialect. 这部小说是以北方方言写成的。
<30>poxn.[U] 痘，痘疮
chicken-pox 水痘
smallpox 天花
<31>criticizevt.(BrE criticise)
1. point out the mistakes of sb. or sth. 批评；批判
She was criticized by name for her lack of leadership. 她因领导不力而受到了点名批评。
The report strongly criticizes the police for failing to deal with this problem. 报道对警方未能解决这个问题进行了强烈指责。
2. form and express a judgment on a work of art, literature, etc. 评论
He taught students how to criticize the films. 他教学生如何进行电影评论。
We're a group of artists who meet to discuss things and criticize each other's work. 我们是一群聚在一起讨论问题、评论相互作品的艺术家。
<32>cluen.[C] information that helps sb. understand the reasons why sth. happens 线索；提示
Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl. 警方仍在寻找线索以便找到失踪的女孩。
I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue. 如果你不给我一点提示，我绝对猜不到答案。
<33> saltya.tasting of or containing salt 咸的；盐的
He cut two thick slices of bread and spread yellow, salty butter over each one. 他切了两片面包，涂上了黄色的咸味奶油。
Don't feed your friends salty biscuits, because they don't like them. 不要给你朋友吃盐味饼干，他们不喜欢。
<34>cuen.[C] a signal for sb. to do sth. 暗示；信号
They started washing up, so that was our cue to leave the party. 他们开始洗刷碗碟，这就暗示我们该离开晚会了。
The rise in interest rates may be a cue for the cooling down of the stock market. 利息上涨可能暗示着股市将要冷却下来。
<35>proclaimvt.say publicly that sth. is true or exists 宣布；声称
The ringing bells proclaimed the birth of the prince. 响亮的钟声宣告了王子的诞生。
A national holiday was proclaimed. 宣布了一个国定假日。
<36>diplomatica.1. skillful in dealing with people 有交际手段的；圆滑的
Ask him nicely; be diplomatic. 好好问他，要注意方式。
They have to be more diplomatic in public speeches. 他们在公开讲话时必须更加谨慎。
2. relating to the work of diplomats 外交的
The two leaders have been involved in lengthy diplomatic discussions. 两位领导人陷入了旷日持久的外交谈判中。
Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations. 英国威胁说要断绝外交关系。
<37>soyn.[U] 大豆
soy milk 豆奶
<38>saucen.[U]调味汁，佐料
What sauces go best with fish? 烧鱼用什么佐料最好？
<39> soy sauce 酱油
<40>chinan. [U] 瓷器
a china vase 瓷花瓶
The best china was only taken out when guests came to dinner. 最好的陶瓷餐具只在有客人来吃饭时才拿出来。
<41>somehowad.1. in some way; by some means 以某种方法；不知怎么的
We must stop him from seeing her somehow. 我们得设法阻止他看到她。
It won't be easy, but we'll get across the river somehow. 这将不是件简单的事情，但我们能想办法过河去。
2. for a reason that is unknown 由于某种未知的原因
Somehow the dog had escaped. 不知为什么，那狗跑了。
I always knew I'd get the job, somehow. 说不出什么道理，我总觉得我会得到那份工作。
<42>miserablea.very unhappy or uncomfortable 痛苦的；悲惨的
They were living in miserable conditions. 他们生活得很悲惨。
She's been so miserable since her son died. 自她儿子死后，她一直都那么痛苦。
<43> miserably ad.in a miserable way 痛苦地；悲惨地
It's been miserably wet all week. 整个星期都在下雨，真让人受不了。
We failed miserably to agree. 很糟糕，我们未能达成一致意见。
<44>modesta.1. (of a person) not liking to talk about their abilities, achievements, success, etc. 谦虚的，虚心的
The young man is very modest about his success. 这个年轻人对自己的成功表现得很谦虚。
Really great men are modest. 真正的伟人都很谦虚。
2. not large in amount, size, etc. 适中的，适度的
His needs are quite modest. 他的需求一点不过分。
There has been a modest development in housing conditions for the poor. 穷人的住房条件有了一些改善。
<45> modestlyad. in a modest way 谦虚地，虚心地；适中地，适度地
"I'd never have won the prize without the help of my two assistants," she said modestly. 她谦逊地说：“如果没有两名助手的帮助，我决不可能获得这个奖。”
At just $9, the radio is modestly priced. 只卖9美元，这收音机价格合理。
<46>A-OKad.(colloq.) very good 极好；棒极了
Everything is going A-OK thanks to his help. 由于他的帮助，一切都进展得很顺利。
James read quite A-OK for his age. 詹姆士就他的年龄来说读得棒极了。
Phrases and Expressions
<47>come up with find an answer, a solution, etc. 想出，提出（答案、解决方法等）
She came up with a new idea for increasing sales. 她想出了一个增加销售量的新主意。
I hope you can come up with a better plan than that. 我希望你能想出一个比这个更好的方案来。
<48>win overgain sb.'s support or favor 说服；把...争取过来
She's against the idea, but I'm sure I can win her over. 她反对这个主意，但是我确信我能说服她。
They've won over a lot of villagers since she's been leader of the party. 自她成为这个党的领导者之后，已经赢得了众多乡村居民的支持。
<49>from head to toe over the whole of one's body 从头到脚；浑身上下
The children were covered in mud from head to toe. 孩子们浑身上下都是泥。
The policeman observed me from head to toe as though I were a thief. 警察上上下下地打量我，似乎我是个小偷。
<50>on the short/fat/thin, etc. side slightly short/ fat/thin, etc. 有点矮（胖、瘦等）
Your clothes are on the long side for your younger brother. 你弟弟穿你的衣服都有点长了。
That girl is tall and beautiful, but she is a bit on the fat side to be a model. 那个女孩儿又高又漂亮，但当模特儿还是稍微胖了点儿。
<51>think ofhave a particular opinion about sb. or sth. 有...看法
Mary doesn't think much of Jane's new boyfriend. 玛丽认为简新交的男朋友不怎么样。
What do you think of the government's latest action? 你对政府近来采取的措施怎么看？
<52>put (sb.) to bed make (sb.) go to bed 安置（某人）睡觉
It's time to put the children to bed. 该让孩子们去睡觉了。
I always put the children to bed at 7:00 p.m. 我总是在晚上7点让孩子们上床睡觉。
<53>hit it offenjoy good relations; like each other 相处得很好；一见如故
Do you hit it off with your husband's mother? 你和你婆婆合得来吗？
I didn't really hit it off with his friends. 我和他的朋友并不很合得来。
Proper Names
<54>Rich 里奇 (人名)
<55>Vincent 文森特 (人名)
<56>Lisa Lum 莉萨·卢姆 (人名)
<57>Shoshana 肖莎娜 (人名)