词汇(Vocabulary)


thread (v.) : pass through by twisting，turning，or weaving in and out穿过，通过
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pomegranate (n.) : a round fruit with a red，leathery rind and many seeds covered with red，juicy，edible flesh；the bush or small tree that bears it石榴；石榴树
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chant (n.) : a simple liturgical song in which a string of syllables or words is sung to each tune(礼拜仪式唱的)单调的歌
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bier (n.) : a platform or portable framework on which a coffin or corpse is placed棺材架；尸体架
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hack (v.) : break up(1and)with a hoe，mattock，etc．(用锄等)翻地，挖(土)
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oblong (adj.) : longer than broad；elongated长方形的
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lumpy (adj.) : full of lumps；covered with lumps多块状物的；凹凸不平的
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hummocky (a.) : full of or looking like low，rounded hills布满小丘的；似小圆丘的
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derelict (adj.) : deserted by the owner；abandoned；forsaken无主的；被遗弃的
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lot (n.) : a plot of ground一块地
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undifferentiated (adj.) : without clear qualities or distinctive characteristics无区别的；无显著特点的
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mound (n.) : a heap or bank of earth，sand，etc．built over a grave，in a fortification，etc．土堆；堤；坟堆
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prickly (adj.) : full of prickles多刺的
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prickly pear : any of a genus of cactus plants having cylindrical or large，flat，oval stem joints and edible fruits仙人掌(属)
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bumpy (adj.) : full of bumps；rough；jolting崎岖不平的；颠簸的；震摇的
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gazelle (n.) : any of various small，swift，graceful antelopes瞪羚
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hindquarter (n.) : either of the two hind legs and the adjoining loin of a carcass of veal，beef，lamb，etc．；[p1.]the hind part of a four—legged animal(牛、羊、猪等 的)后腿肉；[复](四肢动物的)后躯
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nibble (v.) : take small，cautious，or gentle bites小口地咬；谨慎地咬(啃)
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butt (v.) : strike or push with the head or horns：ram with the head(用头或角)撞击；顶撞
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mid—air (n.) : any point in space，not in contact with the ground or other surface空中；上空
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navvy (n.) : n unskilled laborer，as on canals，roads，etc．劳工；无特殊技术的工人
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sidle (v.) : move sideways，esp．in a shy or stealthy manner(羞怯或偷偷地)侧身行走
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stow (v.) : pack or store away；fill by packing in an orderly way装载；装进；收藏 municipality n．a city，town. etc．having its own incorporated government for local affairs自治市(或镇)
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ghetto (n.) : (in certain European cities)a section to which Jews were formerly restricted(某些欧洲城市中从前的)犹太人居住区
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sore (adj.) : giving or feeling physical pain；painful疼痛的；感到疼痛的
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skull—cap (n.) : a light，closefitting，brimless cap，usually worn indoors(室内戴的)无沿便帽
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infest (v.) : overrun or inhabit in large numbers，usually so as to be harmful or bothersome；swarm in or over(虫害等)侵扰；骚扰；蔓延
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booth (n.) : a stall for the sale of goods，as at markets or fairs(市场或集市上的)货摊；摊店，摊棚
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prehistoric (adj.) : pertaining to ancient times，very old-fashioned老式的；古旧的
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warp (v.) : become bent or twisted out of shape变弯曲；变歪
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frenzied (adj.) : full of uncontrolled excitement疯狂的，狂乱的
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clamour (v.) : make a loud confused noise or shout；cry out喧嚷，喧嚣，吵闹
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grope (v.) : feel or search about blindly，hesitantly，or uncertainly摸索；探索
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self-contained (adj.) : having within oneself or itself all that is necessary；self-sufficient，as a community自给自足的
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witchcraft (n.) : the power or practices of witches: black magic；sorcery巫术；魔法
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square (adj.[colloq.]) : satisfying；solid；substantial[口]令人满意的；充实的
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conspicuous (adj.) : attracting attention by being unexpected，unusual，outstanding惹人注目的，显眼的
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grove (n.) : orchard果园
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legionnaire (n.) : a member of a legion军团的成员
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back—breaking (adj.) : requiring great physical exertion；very tiring费劲的；辛苦的，累人的
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desolate (adj.) : uninhabited；deserted荒无人烟的，荒凉的
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lucerne (n.) : a type of plant whose leaves grow in groups of three and which is used for feeding farm animals紫花苜蓿
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fodder (n.) : gorse food for cattle，horses，sheep，etc. as cornstalks，hay and straw(牛、马、羊的)粗饲料；饲草
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yoke (v.) : put a yoke on；join together；link用轭连起；连合；连结
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harrow (n.) : a heavy frame with spikes or sharp—edged disks，drawn by a horse 0r tractor and used for breaking up and leveling plowed ground，covering seeds，rooting up weeds，etc．耙
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furrow (n.) : a narrow groove made in the ground by a plow沟，畦；犁沟
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trickle (n.) : the act of trickling；a slow，small flow滴，淌；细流 ；
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subsoil (n.) : the layer of soil beneath the surface soil底土，下层土，
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mummify (v.) : shrivel or dry up干瘪；枯干；成木乃伊状
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hobble (v.) : go unsteadily，haltingly，etc．蹒跚
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leathery (adj.) : 1ike leather in appearance or texture. tough and flexible(外观或质地)似皮革的；坚韧的，粗硬的
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infuriate (v.) : cause to become very angry；enrage(使)发怒，激怒
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damnably (adv.) : execrably该诅咒地；极坏地
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packsaddle (n.) : a saddle with fastenings to secure and balance the load carried by a pack animal驮鞍
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bridle (n.) : a head harness for guiding a horse马勒
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halter (n.) : a rope，cord，strap，etc．，usually with a headstall，for tying or leading an animal；a bitless headstall，with or without a lead rope缰绳；(马)笼头
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gut (n.[usu．in p1.]) : the bowels；entrails[常用复]内脏
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plight (n.) : condition or state of affairs；esp，now, an awkward．sad，or dangerous situation情况；状态；(现尤指)苦境；困境或险境
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gall (v.) : injure or make sore by rubbing；chafe擦伤，擦痛；磨
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stork (n.) : any of a family of large，long—legged，mostly old—world wading birds．having a long neck and bill，and related to the herons鹳
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reach-me—down (adj．[colloq.]) : second—hand or ready—made(衣服)用旧的；别人用过的；现成的
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khaki (adj.) : made of khaki(cloth)卡其(布)制的
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squash (v.) : force one’s way；squeeze挤进，挤入
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slump (v.) : have a drooping posture or gait低头弯腰(而行)；消沉
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inquisitive (adj.) : inclined to ask many questions or seek information；eager to learn好询问的；好奇的
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syphilis (n.) : an infectious venereal disease，caused by a spirochete and usually transmitted by sexual intercourse or acquired congenitally梅毒
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garrison (n.) : troops stationed in a fort or fortified place驻军；卫戍部队
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charger (n.) : a horse ridden in battle or on parade战马, 军马
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短语 (Expressions)


square meal:   a complete and satisfying meal美餐丰盛的、令人满足
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in a cloud:   a large number of small things moving through the air as amass一团
      例： a cloud of locusts一群蝗虫
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get at:   to approach or reach到达，得到
      例： You have to use a little ladder to get at the jars on the top shelves．你得使用一把小梯才可以拿到架子上面的坛子。
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next door to:   almost the same as几乎
      例： Leaving a man to die is next door to murder．让一个人等死无异于谋杀。
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in this connection:   while speaking of such things关于这一点，就此而论
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it doesn’t matter twopence:   it doesn’t matter a bit无关紧要
      例： It doesn’t matter twopence if he doesn’t accept the invita-tion．他接不接受邀请都不要紧。