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Unit 3　单元词汇　语境识记
diverse adj.不同的；多种多样的
diversity n.差异性；不同点；多样性 a great diversity of 各种各样的
China is a country with diverse cultures，and it’s the diversity that people all over the world clap for.
中国是一个文化多样的国家，正是这种多样性让全世界的人们为之喝彩。
A series of measures have been taken to prevent the wetlands from damage，which are home to a great diversity of wildlife.
已经采取了一系列措施来防止湿地遭破坏，湿地是各种野生动植物的家园。
fortune n．机会；运气
fortune cookie幸运曲奇 fortunate adj.幸运的 unfortunate adj.不幸的 fortunately adv.幸运地 unfortunately adv.不幸地
Many graduates tend to go to big cities to seek their fortune.Some are fortunate，while others are unfortunate.
许多毕业生倾向于去大城市闯荡。有些人是幸运的，而有些人则是不幸的。
Fortunately，I got some fortune cookies free of charge and at the same time，unfortunately，I lost my purse by accident.
幸运的是，我得到了一些免费的幸运饼干；同时，不幸的是，我不小心把钱包弄丢了。
chip n．(英)炸土豆条；(美)炸薯片；芯片；碎片 cheese n．干酪；奶酪
My favorite snacks are chips and cheese and what about yours
我最喜欢的零食是薯条和奶酪，你的呢？
spicy adj.加有香料的；辛辣的
The dish was so spicy that tears rolled down my face.这道菜辣得我眼泪都流下来了。
ethnic adj.具有民族特色的；异国风味的；民族的；种族的
The government has taken flexible and effective measures to ease ethnic tensions.
政府已采取了灵活且有效的措施缓解民族间的紧张关系。
admit vi.& vt.承认 vt.准许进入(或加入)(详解用法见考点突破)
He admitted that he had a low income and couldn’t afford the admission to the big theatre.
他承认他收入低，付不起大剧院的入场费。
definitely adv.肯定；确实
It is definite that the operation will be a success，so there is no need to worry.＝Definitely，the operation will be a success，so there is no need to worry.
手术肯定会成功，所以没有必要担心。
occur vi.发生；出现(详解用法见考点突破)
Now that we can’t prevent such everyday occurrences from occurring in our life，we ought to learn to accept them.
既然我们不能阻止这样的日常事件发生在我们的生活中，我们应该学会接受它们。
downtown adv.在市中心；往市中心adj.商业区的；市中心的
Let’s go downtown this afternoon and in the downtown area，there are definitely many clothes stores.今天下午我们去市中心吧，在市中心肯定有很多服装店。
mission n．传教(区)；重要任务；使命
The main mission of the downtown mission is to teach the public to be kind and generous to others.市中心传教区的主要使命是教导公众善待他人，慷慨待人。
district n．地区；区域
Though exhausted and hungry，I spent a memorable day in a picturesque park of the coastal district.
尽管又累又饿，我还是在海滨的一个风景如画的公园里度过了难忘的一天。
graffiti n．[pl.]涂鸦；胡写乱画
If you can’t think of anything better，grab a can of paint and clean up some graffiti outside the caf.如果你实在想不出做什么更好，那不如干脆抓起一个油墨罐子，把咖啡馆外面的涂鸦清理干净。
comic n．连环画杂志；漫画杂志；喜剧演员 adj.滑稽的；使人发笑的
The energetic comic was performing some comic actions，making all the audience laugh aloud.
那个精力充沛的喜剧演员正在表演一些滑稽的动作，引得所有的观众放声大笑。
afterwards(NAmE usually afterward)adv.以后；后来
Those who are interested in the local insurance can consult me afterwards.
那些对当地保险业感兴趣的人可以事后咨询我。
head to (朝……)前进；(向……)去(详解用法见考点突破)
I rose to my feet and headed to the accountant’s office to pay my tuition fees.
我站起来到会计办公室去交学费。
historical adj.(有关)历史的
historic adj.历史上著名的；有历史意义的 history n.历史学；履历；个人经历 historian n.历史学家
The historian has been crazy about historic events throughout history and places of historical interest since he was a young boy.
这位历史学家从小就对从古至今的历史事件和历史名胜着迷。
seek vt.& vi.(sought，sought)寻找；寻求；争取；(向人)请求(详解用法见考点突破)
He sought to seek his fortune in Beijing，but with no good luck he finally had to seek for help.
他试图在北京寻找成功致富之路，但运气不好，最后他不得不寻求帮助。
earn vt.& vi.挣得；赚得；赢得；博得
earn a living 谋生 earning n.收入；收益
He earned a living by selling fortune cookies and although he couldn’t earn lots of money，he deposited part of his earnings in a bank.
他靠卖幸运饼干谋生，虽然他赚不到很多钱，但他把一部分收入存进了银行。
immigrant n．(外来)移民；外侨
immigrate vi.从外国移入；作为移民定居 immigration n.移民；移民局入境检查处
These immigrants immigrated from the USA a decade ago and since their immigration，they have made great contributions to the local development.这些移民是十年前从美国移民过来的，自从他们移民过来，他们为当地的发展做出了巨大的贡献。
select vt.选择；挑选；选拔
selection n.挑选；选择；选拔 selective adj.慎重选择的，精挑细选的)
I haven’t selected my selective courses and could you please share your selections with me
我还没有选好我的选修课，你能给我分享一下你的选修课吗？
china n．瓷；瓷器
I have the precious fortune to see the ancient white china at first hand.
我有幸亲眼看到古代白色瓷器。
jazz n．爵士乐
I was assisting them to prepare the coming jazz performance，and thus，I didn’t have time to accompany you to the park.
我当时在协助他们准备即将到来的爵士演出，所以没有时间陪你去公园。
bar n．酒吧；小吃店；小馆子
I was quite tired，so I ordered chips，cheese and spicy food in a nearby bar to get relaxed.
我很累，所以我在附近的酒吧点了薯条、奶酪和辛辣的食物来放松一下。
diagram n．简图；图解；图表；示意图
I begged him to draw a diagram for me，but what made me upset was that he rejected my request.
我求他给我画一张简图，但令我心烦的是他拒绝了我的请求。
journal n．日志；日记；报纸；刊物
In my view，keeping an English journal is quite useful to improving your English.
在我看来，写英语日记对提高你的英语有很多好处。
bring about 导致；引起
I admit that the Internet can widen our horizons but it can also bring about some harmful problems.我承认互联网可以拓宽我们的视野，但它也会带来一些有害的问题。
claim vt.& n．夺取(生命)；宣称；断言(详解用法见考点突破)
It is claimed that three lives were claimed in the serious car accident and all of us are in tears.
据宣称有三人在这场严重的车祸中丧生，我们都泪流满面。
series n．一系列；连续；接连
In the new TV series，a series of plots were unexpected and this was why more and more people were attracted.
在这部新电视剧中，有一系列意想不到的情节，这就是为什么越来越多的人被吸引。
apart from(especially NAmE aside from)除了……外(还)；此外
He has published ten novels apart from the one he has recently finished.除了最近完成的那部小说外，他已经出版了十部小说。
minority n．少数民族；少数派；少数人
minor adj.轻微的，次要的 in the minority 占少数
Most people are in favor of my proposal and those who are against it are in the minority.
大多数人赞成我的建议，反对的人占少数。
escape vi.& vt.逃走；逃脱；避开 n．逃跑；逃脱；解脱(详解用法见考点突破)
At last，we had a narrow escape，fortunately escaping being hurt by the hungry polar bear.
最后，我们九死一生，幸运的是没有被那头饥饿的北极熊伤害到。
Atlantic adj.大西洋的
Unfortunately，one of the plane’s engines gave out in mid-Atlantic.不幸的是，飞机飞到大西洋中部时一个发动机失灵了。
financial adj.财政的；财务的；金融的
finance n.财政，金融；资金；财力，财务管理 vt.提供资金 financially adv.财政上
The Minister of Finance announced that the government decided to finance the international firm to get rid of the financial crisis.
财政部长宣布，政府决定向这家国际公司提供资金，以摆脱金融危机。
To be more financially independent，he went to a big city to seek his fortune.为了在经济上更加独立，他去了一个大城市闯世界。
poetry n．诗集；诗歌；诗作
poem n.诗；诗歌 poet n.诗人
I am attracted by the poetry collection which collects many beautiful poems by great poets in ancient China.我被这本诗集所吸引，书中收集了中国古代伟大诗人的许多优美诗篇。
jeans n．牛仔裤 boot n．靴子
I wonder if you could assist me to select a pair of jeans and a pair of boots.我想知道你能否帮我挑选一条牛仔裤和一双靴子。
mushroom n．蘑菇；蕈 poisonous adj.引起中毒的；有毒的；分泌毒素的
Such poisonous mushrooms contain much poison and they can poison people，so avoid eating them.
这种有毒的蘑菇含有大量的毒素，会使人中毒，所以要避免食用。
fold vt.包；裹；折叠 vt.& vi.(可)折小；(可)叠平n.褶；褶层
Fold the piece of paper and then unfold the folds on the paper.
把这张纸折叠起来，然后把纸上的褶皱展开。
super adv.特别；格外 adj.顶好的；超级的
Their bodies were well developed and super fit.
他们的身体发育很好，极其健康。
collection n．作品集；收集物；收藏品
collective adj.集体的；共同的 collect vt.搜集；收藏 collector n.收集者；收藏家
With collective efforts and intelligence，these collectors have collected precious stamps and their stamp collection has become a hit.
通过集体的努力和智慧，这些集邮者收集了珍贵的邮票，他们的邮票收藏成了热门。
accessory n．配饰；附件；配件
It is for this reason that the watch industry has become an accessory business in recent years.
正因为如此，手表行业近年来已成为配件行业。
souvenir n．纪念物；纪念品
My husband spent part of our savings buying an expensive souvenir while traveling.
我丈夫在旅行时花了我们的一部分积蓄买了一件昂贵的纪念品。
percentage n．百分率；百分比
It is reported that the percentage of the export of these raw materials has increased sharply.
据报道，这些原材料的出口比例已大幅增加。
climate n．气候
Knowing that you have been appointed to work in Beijing for half a year，I am writing to inform you of the local climate，food and customs.
得知你被派到北京工作半年，我写信是想让你了解一下当地的气候、食物和风俗。
mild adj.温和的；和善的；轻微的
The lady who is mild，generous and warm-hearted prefers to settle down in a place where the climate is mild.这位温和、大方、热心的女士喜欢在气候温和的地方定居。
settle vt.& vi.定居；结束(争论)；解决(纠纷)(详解用法见考点突破)
settlement n.解决；定居 settler n.殖民者；移居者
Since these settlers settled down in the district，they have helped settle many local conflicts.
自从这些移民在这个地区定居下来，他们帮助解决了许多地方冲突。
All the people in despair have been looking forward to a peaceful settlement to the problem.
所有处于绝望中的人们一直盼望着这个问题能得到和平解决。
construction n．建筑；建造；建造物；(句子、短语等的)结构
construct v.建筑；修建；建造 reconstruct vt.重建；再建 reconstruction n.重建；修复)
The government spares no effort to reconstruct these ancient cultural sites.In the process of reconstruction，workers exclaim，“How difficult it was for ancient people to construct these splendid constructions without advanced facilities！”政府不遗余力地重建这些古老的文化遗址。在重建过程中，工人们感叹道：“古人在没有先进设施的情况下建造这些辉煌的建筑是多么困难啊！”
material n．材料；布料；素材 adj.物质的；实际的
Those who want to participate in the competition should upload their photos and relevant materials before May 21.那些想参加比赛的人应该在5月21日前上传他们的照片以及相关材料。
to name but a few 仅举几例
Diverse activities include hiking，Poetry Recitation Competition and playing football，to name but a few.
各种各样的活动包括徒步旅行、诗歌朗诵比赛和踢足球等等。
tai chi(also t’ai chi) 太极拳
I happily headed to the training center where I practised tai chi together with my best friends.
我高兴地前往训练中心，在那里我和我最好的朋友们一起练习太极。
clothing n．衣服；服装
I spend a great deal of money on expensive jewellery and clothing per year.
我每年花很多钱在昂贵的珠宝和衣服上。
herbal adj.药草的；香草的
Chinese herbal medicine has gained popularity in the past decades and more and more people use herbs to treat their diseases.
在过去的几十年里，中草药越来越受欢迎，越来越多的人用草药来治疗他们的疾病。
suit vt.适合；满足……需要；相配；合身 n．西服；套装(详解用法见考点突破)
suitable adj.合适的；适当的 unsuitable adj.不合适的
Your business suit is suitable to wear for the general election while the color of your shoes is unsuitable for such a formal occasion.你的西装适合在大选中穿，而鞋子的颜色不适合这样正式的场合。
If we appreciate the splendid scenery on the peak of the mountain next Sunday，will that suit you？如果我们下星期天去山顶欣赏壮丽的风景，你方便吗？
(at) first hand 第一手；亲自(详解用法见考点突破)
They made the decision to head to that city to enjoy hot springs at first hand.
他们决定去那个城市去亲身体验一下温泉。
item n．项目；一件商品(或物品)；一条(新闻)
The chairman and his daughter mean to buy many items in the supermarket，such as toothpaste，soap and a towel.主席和他的女儿打算在超市买很多东西，比如牙膏、肥皂和一块毛巾。
contain vt.包含；含有；容纳；控制(详解用法见考点突破)
My colleague warns me that the big container contains lots of fuels which are easy to explode，so I can’t be careful enough.
我的同事警告我，这个大容器里有很多燃料，很容易爆炸，所以我怎么小心都不为过。
neat adj.极好的；整洁的；整齐的
He folds his items neatly and keeps his bed neat on a daily basis，which is a neat habit.
他把东西叠得整整齐齐，每天保持床的整洁，这是一个极好的习惯。
a mix of ……的混合
It’s a mix of kind of permanent exhibitions and some temporary ones which come and go.
这是混合了长期展厅和不时更换的临时展厅。
join...to... 把……和……连接起来
The island，joined to the mainland by a bridge，is easy to go to.
这座岛有一座桥与大陆相连，很容易过去。
a bit of 一点
My son complained in a whisper that he had only a bit of money on him.
我儿子低声抱怨说他身上只有一点钱。
can’t wait (to do sth) 迫不及待(做某事)
The physician couldn’t wait to meet her son and after all，they hadn’t seen each other for five months.这位内科医生迫不及待地想见到她的儿子，毕竟他们已经五个月没见面了。
a tourist draw 旅游景点
At a tourist draw I bought some beautiful souvenirs，a toy dog，a doll and a key chain，to name but a few.
在一个旅游景点，我买了一些漂亮的纪念品，一只玩具狗，一个娃娃和一个钥匙链，仅举几例。
all year round 一整年；全年
I spend much time keeping the garden neat all year round.我全年花很多时间保持花园整洁。
turn into 变成；成为
The servants began to make water hot enough to turn into gas for him to drink.
仆人们开始烧水，直到水足够热，能变成气体来给他喝。
the majority of 大多数
The majority of people are supportive of the plan and only the minority of people are against it.
大多数人支持这个计划，只有少数人反对。
in real life 在现实生活中
People addicted to the web often become passive in real life.
沉溺于网络的人在现实生活中通常不活跃。
varieties of 各种各样的
For the youngest learners，it means they are more likely to get exposed to different varieties of play and communication.
对于最年幼的学习者来说，这意味着他们更有可能接触到各种各样的娱乐和交流方式。
be located in/on...位于……；坐落于……
The branch office of the company is located in the suburbs of the city.
这家公司的分公司位于城市的郊区。
be home to...……的栖息地/产地/家园
The little boy learnt that Australia is home to kangaroos from his newly-bought comic.
小男孩从他新买的漫画中得知澳大利亚是袋鼠的家园。

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