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<1>cassette n. [C] 盒式磁带
an audio cassette 录音带
a cassette player 放音机；放像机
<2>edition n. [C] the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. that are published and printed at the same time （书、报等的）版次；版本
I've ordered the paperback edition of the dictionary. 我已订购了这本词典的平装本。
Electronic editions of the novel can be found online. 那小说的电子版可以在网找到。
<3>tutor n. [C] a college or private teacher 导师；家庭教师
His parents employed a tutor for him instead of sending him to school. 他父母没送他去上学，而是给他请了一位家庭教师。
His tutor encouraged him to read widely. 他的导师鼓励他广泛阅读。
<4>feedback n. [U] advice, criticism, etc. about how successful or useful sth. is 反映；反馈
We are waiting for feedback from the students' parents on the new scheme for buying schoolbooks. 我们正在等待学生家长对购买教材新计划的反馈信息。
The feedback from the customers is very positive. 从客户那里收到的反馈信息是令人乐观的。
<5>via prep. 1. by means of 通过；凭借
The news program came to us via satellite. 新闻节目是经卫星传送到我们这儿的。
The news reached me via my aunt. 这消息是通过我姑妈传到我这里的
2. through a place 经；经由
He went to New York via Rome. 他经由罗马到纽约。
We flew home via Shanghai. 我们经上海飞回家。
<6>semiconductor n. [C] 半导体
Semiconductors are used for making integrated circuits and computers. 半导体用于制造集成电路和计算机。
<7>transmitvt. 1. send out an electronic signal such as a radio or television signal 播送；传送
Fiber-optic cables will transmit electronic signals. 光纤电缆能传送电子信号。
The survivors of the shipwreck transmitted a distress signal every hour. 失事船只的幸存者每小时发出一次求救信号。
2. spread a disease from one person to another 传染；传播
It is a sexually transmitted disease. 它是一种性传播疾病。
<8> fiber-optic a. (BrE ibre-optic) 光学纤维的
A superhighway uses digital and fiber-optic technology to provide new telecommunications links. 信息高速公路使用数字和光纤技术提供新的远程通信连接。
<9>carrier n. 1. [C] a thing that carries sth. 运送工具，载体
This kind of cable is not an efficient carrier of information. 这种电缆不是一种很高效的信息载体。
Carrier-based planes refer to those that can take off and land on an aircraft carrier. 舰载机指的是那些可以在航空母舰上起飞和降落的飞机。
2. [C] sb. who passes a disease to other people, esp. without being affected by it themselves （病毒）携带者，带菌者
Over 12,000 people have died of AIDS in San Francisco alone, and right now there are more than 28,000 HIV carriers. 仅旧金山就有12,000多人死于艾滋病，现在还有28,000多名艾滋病病毒携带者。
The doctor estimates that as many as 1 in every 7 of the community is a carrier of the defective gene. 这位医生估计该社区每七人中有一人是缺陷基因携带者。
<10>laser n. [C] 激光
a laser printer 激光打印机
Lasers are used for cutting hard substances such as metal and for performing delicate surgical operations. 激光被用来切割金属类的坚硬物质和进行高难度的精细手术。
<11>hence ad. for this reason; therefore 因此，所以
A better working environment improves people's performance, and hence productivity. 好的工作环境能改善人的表现，从而提高生产率。
Microwaves have got cheaper and hence more people can afford them. 微波炉已降了价，因此更多的人能买得起了。
<12>format n. 1. [C] the way in which data is stored or held for processing by a computer 格式
a computer 格式
electronic format 电子版式
2. [C] a pattern, plan or arrangement 样式；计划；安排
We'll produce the leaflet in large and small formats. 我们将把传单印成大小两种样式。
There is no set format for these weekly meetings. 这些每周举行的会议没有固定的模式。
<13>audio a. relating to sound that is recorded and for broadcast 声音的；音频的
She recorded audio tapes of books for blind people. 她为盲人把书的内容录成录音磁带。
He demonstrated how audio signals could be transmitted without distortion. 他演示了如何能不失真地转送音频信号。
<14>file n. 1. [C] a set of information stored in a computer （计算机）文件；文档
Every file on the same disk must have a different name. 同一磁盘上的每一个文件必须有一个不同的文件名。
I'm going to save this file. 我准备把这文件保存起来
2. [C] written records that are kept about a particular person or subject 档案
Your application will be kept on file. 您的申请将会存档。
We keep a file on each student's progress. 我们对每个学生的进展都存档。
<15>dose n. [C] a measured amount of a medicine （药的）一剂；一服
He was not able to sleep without heavy doses of sleeping pills. 他不服大剂量的安眠药就无法入睡。
The label on the bottle says the dose is three of the pills with every meal. 瓶子上的标签说，用量是每餐服用3粒药丸。
<16>blade n. [C] the cutting part of a knife 刀片；刀刃
This blade needs sharpening. 这个刀片需要磨一下。
<17>wield vt. hold a weapon or tool and use it 挥动；使用
She was confronted by a man wielding a handgun. 她被一个挥舞着手枪的男子拦住了。
They rushed at him, wielding their knives. 他们挥着小刀向他冲过来。
<18>keyboard n. [C] the set of keys on a computer or typewriter 键盘
The new model of word processor has a smaller keyboard. 新型的文字处理机键盘更小。
The pianist sat down at the keyboard and began to play. 钢琴家坐在钢琴前开始演奏。
<19>correspondent n. [C] sb. who writes reports for a newspaper, TV, etc. 记者；通讯员
a war correspondent 战地记者
He is our correspondent in Beijing. 他是本报驻北京记者。
<20>specialize vi. (BrE specialise) (~ in) limit all or most of one's study, business, etc. to a particular subject or area 专攻；专门研究；专门从事
This shop specializes in chocolate. 这家商店专门经销巧克力。
We went to a restaurant that specializes in Italian food. 我们去了一家专门做意大利菜的餐馆。
<21>era n. [C] a period of time that is marked by particular events or stages of development 时代，时期
The treaty marks the dawn of a new era in East-West relations. 这条约标志着东西方关系的一个新时代到来了。
Some said it was the end of an era. 有人说这是一个时代的终结。
<22> high technology n. [U] 高新技术
Norway has also made an international impact as a high-technology country. 挪威作为一个高新技术的国家在世界上也有重大影响。
Last year less of the money went into high-technology companies. 去年更少的钱投入高新技术公司。
<23>vacuum n. 1. [sing.] a situation in which sth. is missing 真空般的状态
His resignation has left a political vacuum at the head of the party. 他辞职后，该党领袖空缺，留下了一个政治真空。
Her death left a vacuum in his life. 她的去世使他的生活变得空虚。
2. [C] a space that is completely empty of all gas 真空
Nothing can live in a vacuum. 任何生命都不能在真空中生存。
Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum. 声波在真空中无法传播。
<24>synthetic a. artiicial 人造的；合成的
This synthetic dress material does not crush. 这种合成纤维衣料不会皱。
Synthetic rubber has substituted natural rubber in many fields. 合成橡胶在许多领域取代了天然橡胶。
<25>crucial a. very important 至关重要的，关键的
The next game is crucial. If we lose it, we will lose the match. 下一场比赛十分关键。如果输了，就输掉了整个比赛。
It is crucial that the problem be tackled immediately. 关键是马上着手处理这个问题。
<26>postman n. [C] sb. whose job is to collect and deliver letters 邮递员
Has the postman come this morning? 今天上午邮递员来过没有？
If it is the postman, introduce them; let him know this man represents no threat. 如果是邮递员，向他们介绍一下，让他知道这个人不会构成威胁。
<27>correspondence n. 1. [U] letters, esp. business ones 信件
Any further correspondence should be sent to my new address. 以后的来信请寄往我的新地址。
He found her letter at the bottom of a piece of business correspondence. 他在一封商业信函底下找到了她的来信。
2. [U] the process of sending and receiving letters 通信
He has kept up a correspondence with his teacher since graduation. 他毕业后一直与他的老师保持着通信联系。
Her correspondence with Jim lasted many years. 她和吉姆的通信持续了许多年。
<28>diagram n. [C] a drawing that explains sth. that is difficult to understand 图解；示意图
The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart. 老师画了张示意图，说明血液如何流过心脏。
The book has diagrams showing the parts of a car engine. 这本书有一些示意图，说明汽车发动机的部件。
<29>portion n. [C] a part of sth. 一部分
A large portion of the company's profits goes straight back into new projects. 公司利润的一大部分又直接投入到新的项目中。
The computer factory represents only a small portion of the company's business. 计算机工厂只是该公司业务的一小部分。
<30>insure vt. (BrE ensure) make certain that sth. will happen 保证，担保
The airline is taking further steps to insure public safety on its aircraft. 航空公司正采取进一步的措施以保证其飞机上乘客的安全。
Please insure that lights are switched off before you leave the building. 请确保你离开大楼时所有的灯都已关掉
v. arrange insurance for sth. 给...保险；投保
This silver's very valuable—you should insure it. 这块银牌非常贵重，你应该给它投保。
All our household goods are insured against accidental damage. 我家所有的物品都投了意外损失险。
<31>terminal n. 1. [C] computer equipment connected to a computer system 计算机终端
The data will be fed into a computer terminal. 这些资料将被输入计算机终端。
2. [C] a building where people wait to get onto planes, buses, or ships or where goods are loaded 候机楼；终点站；码头
The new air terminal is very large and well-designed. 新的候机楼很大，设计得很好。
Your flight to Shanghai will leave from Terminal 4. 你去上海的航班将在4号航站出发。
<32>typewriter n. [C] a machine with keys for printing letters on a piece of paper 打字机
We don't have a computer and have only recently bought an electric typewriter. 我们没有计算机，最近才买了一台电动打字机。
From somewhere distant he heard the clatter of a typewriter. 他听到从远处某个地方传来打字机嗒嗒的打字声。
<33>librarian n. [C] sb. who works in a library 图书管理员
She asked the librarian to reserve the book for her. 她请图书管理员为她保留该书。
Ask a librarian to help you find what you need. 叫图书管理员帮助你找到你需要的东西。
Phrases and Expressions
<34>play a leading/major/key role be important in making changes happen 起主要/关键作用
Parents play a key role in the formation of their children's character. 父母在孩子的性格形成中起着关键作用。
Teacher should play a leading role in teaching reform. 教师应该在教学改革中发挥主导作用。
<35>come up with produce or provide sth. 拿出；提供
She came up with some pictures taken by her father. 她拿出一些她父亲拍的照片。
We wanted to buy the house but we couldn't come up with the cash. 我们想买那房子，可是我们拿不出钱。
<36>in the hands of sb. /in sb.'s hands being dealt with by sb. 由某人负责；由某人处理
The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. 这件事已在我的律师的控制之下。
At that time, the castle was in the hands of their enemy. 那时城堡还在他们的敌人手里。
<37>take steps to do sth. take action to do sth. 采取措施做某事
Immediate steps should be taken to put an end to the spread of the disease. 应立即采取措施制止这种疾病的传播。
The authorities are taking steps to curb the currency devaluation. 当局正采取措施控制货币的贬值。
Proper Names
<38> Beauty and the Beast 《美女与野兽》（电影名）
<39>Jeffrey Chester 杰弗里·切斯特
<40>the Center for Media Education 大众媒介教育中心
<41>Berkeley 伯克利（美国加利福尼亚州西部城市）
<42>California 加利福尼亚
<43>Community Memory Project 社区存储器项目
<44>Santa Monica 圣莫尼卡（美国加利福尼亚州南部城市）