2018翻硕考研：英语词汇复习笔记lesson5（3）

　　1、appease(vt)make sb/sth quiet or calm，usu by making concessions or by satisfying demands 使

　　某人某事物安静或平息(通常为作出让步或满足要求)

　　appease sb’s anger 平息某人的怒气

　　◎ appeasement(n)平息的行动或政策(尤指为避免战争对潜在敌人作出的让步);安抚，姑 息

　　★ placate(vt)make sb less angry;soothe or pacify 安慰，抚慰某人，使某人平静，息怒

　　◎ placatory(adj)安慰的，抚慰的，和解的

　　2、catastrophe(n)sudden great desaster or misfortune 突如其来的大灾难或大灾祸

　　The earthquake was a terrible catastrophe 这次地震是可怕的灾难。

　　◎ catastrophic(adj)灾难性的

　　★ calamity(n)serious misfortune or disaster 灾祸，灾难

　　There are worse calamities than failing your driving test 比起你驾驶考试不合格来，更大的灾难还 多着呢。

　　3、daunt(vt)(通常用于被动语态)discourage sb;frighten 使某人气馁，威吓;

　　I was rather daunted by the thought of addressing such an audience 我一想到要对这样的 听众讲话，就有些胆小。

　　(习语)nothing daunted 毫无惧色，毫不气馁

　　★ dismay(n)feeling of shock and discouragement 惊愕，气馁，灰心

　　We watched in blank dismay as she packed her bags 我们瞧着她打行李，感到无可奈何。

　　4、gape(vi)(贬)stare with an open mouth，usu in surprise 目瞪口呆的凝视，张嘴注视 ～ at sb/sth

　　What are you gaping at?你目瞪口呆的看什么呢?

　　★ gawk(vi)(口)stare impolitely or stupidly;无礼的或呆呆的瞪眼看 ～ at sb/sth

　　I hate being gawking at。我讨厌任佳直瞪着我。

　　5、duration(n)time during which sth lasts or continues 持续时间，期间

　　for the duration of this government 本届政府执政期间

　　★ period(n)length or portion of time 一段时间，时期

　　He has had several long periods of time abroad。他在国外长期工作过几次。

　　◎ periodic(adj)定期的，周期的

　　6、implore(vt)ask or beg sb earnestly;beseech 恳求或乞求某人;哀求;

　　They implored her to stay 他们恳求她留下。

　　◎ imploring(adj)哀求的，恳求的

　　★ entreat(vt)ask sb for sth earnestly and feelingly;beg (为某事)恳求某人 ～ sth of sb

　　May I entreat a favor of you?您能帮帮忙么?

　　◎ entreaty(n)恳求，请求，要求

　　7、muffle(vt)wrap or cover sb/sth for warmth or protection 包裹或覆盖某人某物(为保暖或保 护) ～ sb/sth up in sth

　　He walked out into the snow，heavily muffled up in a thick scarf and warm overcoat。他雪天出门， 裹着厚厚的围巾，穿着暖和的大衣。

　　★ wrap(vt)cover or enclose sth in soft or flexible material (用软的或可弯曲的材料)包或裹某 物 ～ sth up in sth

　　I have wrapped up the parcels and they’re ready to be posted。我把包裹都包好了，可以寄出去了。

　　8、prank(n)playful or mischievous trick 玩笑，恶作剧

　　★ trick(n)thing done in order to deceive or outwit sb 诡计，计谋，花招，骗术

　　We need a trick to get past the guards 我们需要用计骗过岗哨。

　　9、saunter(vi)walk in a leisurely way;stroll 漫步，闲逛

　　saunter down the avenue 沿着林荫道漫步

　　★ stroll(vi)walk in a slow leisurely way 散步;漫步;闲逛;溜达

　　He strolls in and out as he pleases 他随意的出来进去闲逛。

　　10、trickle(v)cause sth to flow in a thin stream 使某物成小股流动

　　Blood trickled from the wound 血液从伤口流出来。

　　★ drip(vi)fall in drops 滴下

　　Rain was dripping down from the trees 雨水从树上滴下。