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brief (n.) :a concise statement of the main points of a law case，usually filed by counsel for the information of the court诉讼摘要；辩护状
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- blueprint (n.) :a photographic reproduction in white on a blue background，as of architectural or engineering plans(建筑或工程设计用的)蓝图
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hypothesis (n.) :an unproved theory，proposition，supposition，etc．tentatively accepted to explain certain facts or to provide a basis for further investigation，argument，etc．假设；前提
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- yummy (adj.) :[echoic of a sound made in expressing pleasure at a taste][colloq．]very tasty；delectable；delicious[表示享受美味的象声词][口]美味的，可口的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- chunk (n.) :a short，thick piece，as of meat，wood，etc．一厚块(肉、木头等) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- pitchblende (n.) :a brown to black lustrous mineral，the massive variety of uraninite沥青铀矿
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fracture (v.[Am．slang]) :cause to react with enthusiasm[美俚]使着迷 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- gurgle (v.) :make a bubbling sound in the throat，as a contented baby does(婴儿高兴时)发咯咯声
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- notorious (adj.) :widely but unfavorably known or talked about声名狼藉的，臭名昭著的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- indignation (n.) :anger or scorn resulting from injustice, ingratitude, or meanness; righteous anger愤慨，义愤
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- exultant (v.) :exulting；triumphant；jubilant狂欢的；欣喜的；兴高采烈的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hamstring (v.) :disable by cutting a hamstring；lessen or destroy the power or effectiveness of割断…的腿腱以使残废；削弱(或破坏)…的力量(或功能) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- cretin (n.) :a person suffering from cretinism；a stupid person愚侏病者；白痴，傻瓜
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let—up (v.) :a slackening or lessening。as of effort；a stop or pause放松(努力)；中止，休止
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- chink (n.) :a narrow opening；crack；fissure；slit缝隙；裂口
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- grueling (adj.) :extremely tiring；exhausting折磨人的；使人筋疲力竭的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- well—heeled (adj.) :[slang]rich；prosperous[俚]有钱的，富有的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fashion (v.) :shape；mold塑造；做成
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- constellation (n.) :the part of the heavens occupied by a number of fixed stars星座；星宿
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- languish (v.) :lose vigor and vitality；become weak变得萎靡不振；倦怠 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hollow—eyed (adj.) :having deep—set eyes or dark areas under the eyes，as from sickness or fatigue(由于生病或疲倦)眼窝凹陷的，有黑眼圈的
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hulk (n.) :an abandoned wreck or shell废船
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- surge (v.) :have a heavy，violent swelling motion；move in or as in a surge汹涌澎湃
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- perspiration (n.) :sweat汗
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- wag (v.) :cause something to move rapidly and repeatedly back and forth，from side to side，or up and down摇摆。摇动
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- bellow (v.) :cry out loudly, as in anger or pare。(由于愤怒或疼痛)大声叫 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- reel (v.) :give way or fall back；sway，waver, or stagger as from being struck倒退，退缩；站立不稳
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- infamy (n.) : very bad reputation; notoriety; disgrace; dishonor臭名昭著；丢脸，耻辱；不名誉
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- turf (n.) :a surface layer of earth containing grass plants with their matted
roots；sod草皮；草地
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- modulate (v.) :vary the pitch, intensity, etc.(of the voice), to a lower degree 使（声音）转调，是声音变低
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- knot-head (n.[slang]) :a foolish，stupid person笨蛋，痂汉
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- jitterbug (n.) :a dance for couples；esp. in the early 1940’s，involving fast，acrobatic movements to swing music’[fig]an emotionally unstable person(尤指20世纪40年代的)吉特巴舞；[喻]变化无常的人
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短语 (Expressions)
nothing upstairs : (Am．slang)empty-headed；a nitwit没头脑的，愚笨的 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- in the swinl : conforming to the current fashion赶时髦
例： She is always involved in the swim．她总是追求时髦。
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- get one’s hands on : to obtain sth．得到，获得
例： They all want to get their hands on my money．他们都觊觎我的钱。 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
go steady : to date someone of the opposite sex regularly and exclu-sively．be sweethearts约会，成为关系确定的情侣
例： When did you go steady with her?你和她是什么时候确定恋爱关系的? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- out of the picture : not considered as involved in a situation不相干的，不合适的
例： “Is Pam still with Eric?”“No，he’s out of the picture.”“帕姆还在跟埃里克在一起吗?”“没有，他们已经互不相干了。”
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get at : seem to be saying sth．that other people d0 not completely un-derstand暗示
例： What exactly are you getting at?你到底在暗示什么?
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- have…at one’s finger tips : to be completely familiar with；精通
例： We have all the facts and figures at our fingers．我们已经掌握了所有的事实和数字。
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- go far : to accomplish much：achieve much success 成功，大有前途
例： Ginny’s a smart girl．and I’m sure she’u go far．吉尼是个聪明的姑娘，我相信她会成功的。
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- knock out : to elicit enthusiasm or an emotional response，esp．deep sympathy or laughter使高兴，使情绪激动
例： The music was just brilliant it really knocked me out．这音乐太美妙了——它真让我激动。
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- fire away : begin;start;esp.to talk or ask questions 开始谈话或提问 例： “I have some question.”“Fire away.”“我有问题。”“请问。”
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- hammer away(at) : t0 keep emphasizing or talking about一再强调
例： He kept hammering away at his demand for a public inquiry．他一再强调需要进行公众调查。
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- month of Sundays : (colloq．)long time很久，很长的时间
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Lesson Six DISAPPEARING THR0UGH THE SKYLIGHT Osborne Bennet Hardison Jr.
词汇(Vocabulary)
skylight (n.) : a window in a roof or ceiling天窗
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thermodynamics (n.) : the branch of physics dealing with the reversible transformation of heat into other forms or energy，esp. mechanical energy．and with the laws governing such conversions of energy热力学
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genetics (n.) : the branch of biology that deals with heredity and variation in similar or related animals and plants 遗传学
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mutation (n.) : a change，as in form，nature，qualities，etc.(在形式、本质等上)变化 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- discredit (v.) : reject as untrue；disbelieve不相信；怀疑
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- corollary (n.) : an inference or deduction推理，推论
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- homogeneous (adj.) : of the same race or kind同类的，同族的 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
clarity (n.) : the quality or condition of being clear；clearness明晰；清辙 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
streamline (v.) : design or construct with a contour that offers the least resistance in moving through air，water，etc．把…制成流线型
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