人教新课标高中英语必修2unit4词汇学习

人教新课标高中英语必修2unit4词汇学习

Word Study

1.   loss n .

a)   the fact of no longer having sth. or having less of sth. 

Many parents feel a sense of loss when their children leave home.

After the accident,   he suffered a gradual loss of memory.

b)   reduction

The company announced a pre-tax loss of three million pounds.

 blood/hair/weight loss

c)   the death of a person

The old couple could never get over the loss of their son.

2.   hunt v.

a)   to chase animals and birds in order to kill or catch them

Jack and Charlie like to hunt/go hunting at weekends.

Elephants used to be hunted for the ivory from their tusks.

b)            to search for sth. or sb. ; to try to find sth. or sb

Police are hunting for the terrorists who planted the bomb.

They have spent months house- hunting /job- hunting .

3.   apply v.

a)   to make a formal request, usually written, for sth. such as u job, a place in a university, or permission to do sth.

Before you travel to a foreign country, you should apply for the visa. Judy applied for a job with the local newspaper.

b)   to make use of sth. or use it for a practical purpose

These ideas are very good but often difficult to apply in practice. New technology is being applied to industry.

c)   to work hard at sth. , especially with a lot of attention for a long time As a student, you should apply yourself to the studies.

Anyone will do well if he applies himself.

4.   suggest vt.

a)   to mention an idea, possible plan or action for other people to consider

They were wondering where to hold the party and I suggested the Italian restaurant near the

station.

He suggested (that) I (should) try the shop on Mill Road.

I suggested putting the matter to the committee for discussion.

b)  to state sth.   in an indirect way (Jh7J\)

Are you suggesting (that)   I look fat in these trousers?

Something on his face suggested a lack of interest in what we were doing.

5.   contain vt.

a)   to have sth.  inside or include sth. as a part

The new textbook contains 10 units, including two mainly revisions. To lose weight,   you should try to avoid foods which contain a lot of fat.

b)   to control strong feelings of anger, excitement etc

Jane couldn't contain Mike's amusement any longer.

He was so excited that he could hardly contain himself.

c) to hold

How much liquid can this bottle contain!

His room is not big enough to contain so many people.

6.   affect vt.

a)   to influence sb. or sth. , or cause them to change

It's a disease which affects mainly older people.

These decisions will surely affect our lives.

b)   to cause a strong emotion, especially sadness

I was deeply affected by the film.

Many people were deeply affected by the death of the actress.

7.   effect n.

a)   a change, reaction, or result that is caused by sth. 

The radiation leak has had a disastrous effect on/upon the environment.

I think I'm suffering from the effects of too much work and too little rest.

b)   use, result

When will the new driving laws come into effect!

The new salary increases will take effect from January onwards.

8.   attention .  notice, interest or thought

Ladies, may I have your attention , please? I have an announcement to make.

I knocked on the window to get/attract/catch her attention .

You need to pay more attention to what the teachers say in class.

9.  fierce adj.

a)   physically violent and frightening;   strong and powerful

Two men were shot during the fierce fighting last weekend.

Fierce winds prevented the race from taking place.

b)            showing strong feelings or energetic activity

There is fierce competition to join the club.

The plan has started a fierce discussion.