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Lesson 14
第十四课
competition
n. 竞争，比赛
The competition between Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola has been on for a long time.
可口可乐与百事可乐的竞争由来已久。
competitive
a. 竞争的；好竞争的；有竞争力的
Our offer is competitive and we can’t lower the price any more.
我方的报价是有竞争力的，我方不能再降价了。
deposit
n. 订金；存款；沉积物 vt. 使沉淀；存放；储蓄
The interest of the current account is lower than that of the deposit account.
活期存款的利息比定期存款的低。
emergency
n. 紧急情况，非常时刻
It’s an emergency!
十万火急！
emphasize
vt. 强调
Our reform and opening policy especially emphasizes the importance of the economic reform.
我们的改革开放政策特别强调了经济改革的重要性。
encounter
vt./n. 遇到，遭遇
I’m prepared to encounter dangers in the course of this expedition.
这次探险我有遇险的准备。
enforce
vt. 实施；强迫
I won’t compromise. Don’t enforce obedience on me.
我不会妥协，不要强迫我服从。
feasible
a. 可行的
It is feasible to apply the computer to language teaching.
将计算机应用到语言教学是可行的。
implement
vt. 使生效，实施 n. 工具，器具
The imperial civil examination system was implemented in China from the Sui Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty.
中国从隋朝开始一直到清朝都实行科举制度。
manufacture
vt. 制造 n. 制造；（pl.）制造品
All those underground plants that manufacture piratic CDs must be closed down.
所有制造盗版光盘的地下工厂都必须查封。
performance
n. 表演；履行；表现
Andy’s performance in the exams was disappointing.
安迪的考试成绩令人失望。
permanent
a. 永久的，固定的
We all hope for permanent peace.
大家都希望永久的和平。
eternal
a. 永恒的；没完没了的
Do you believe in eternal love?
你相信有永恒的爱吗？
reference
n. 提到；参考；参考书目；证明书（或人）
We are now forwarding you a catalog for your reference.
现寄去我方产品目录以供参考。
reflect
v. 反映；反射；深思
It’s said that a person’s handwriting can reflect his/her character.
据说，字迹可以反映出人的性格。
reflection
n. 映像；反射；反映；非议；深思
The dog barked at his reflection in the river.
那条狗对着小河中自己的倒影吠叫。
sheer
a. 完全的；陡峭的；极薄的 ad. 陡峭地 vi. （off）急转向
Success is not achieved by sheer luck.
成功不是完全靠运气取得。
shield
n. 防护物，盾 vt. 保护
Wearing sunglasses can shield the eyes from sunlight.
配戴太阳镜能保护眼睛免受阳光直射。
veil
n. 面纱；遮盖物 vt. 掩饰
Some people veiled their crafty nature under the mask of loyalty.
有些人在忠诚的外表下掩藏着奸诈的本性。
acute
a. 严重的；敏锐的；急性的；尖的
Sherlock Holmes was a man of acute observation, and he wouldn’t omit any detail.
歇洛克?福尔摩斯是个观察力敏锐的人，他从不会漏掉任何的细节。
background
n. 背景
A higher educational background is required for many positions nowadays.
现在很多职位要求（应聘者）有受高等教育的背景。
complain
vi. 抱怨；投诉
Don’t always complain; remember this: no pains, no gains.
别总是抱怨个不停，记住：一分耕耘，一分收获。
moan
vi. 呻吟；（about）抱怨 vt. 抱怨 n. 呻吟声；怨声
A lot of students moaned about the food served in the canteen.
许多学生都抱怨学校饭堂的菜不好吃。
comprehension
n. 理解（力）
A large vocabulary will help much when you are doing the reading comprehension.
丰富的词汇量对做阅读理解很有用。
comprehensive
a. 综合的
Although the professor gave a very comprehensive explanation on how the black holes came into being, I still got confused.
虽然教授对黑洞的形成做了很详尽的解释，但我还是弄不清它是怎么一回事。
compromise
n. 妥协 v. 妥协；危及
A bad compromise is better than a good lawsuit.
吃亏的和解好过胜利的诉讼。
conceal
vt. 隐藏
Concealing feelings and being meek were considered as the traditional virtues of Chinese women.
掩饰感情、逆来顺受曾被看做是中国妇女的传统美德。
concede
v.（不情愿地）承认；允许；让步，认输
Don’t concede without a contest!
不要没经过比赛就认输!
depress
vt. 使沮丧；削弱；按下
I was depressed because someone had stolen my wallet on the bus.
我很沮丧，因为我的钱包在公共汽车上被人偷了。
gloomy
a. 忧郁的；令人沮丧的；昏暗的
The gloomy damp weather and her gloomy face took away my appetite.
阴沉潮湿的天气和她哭丧着的脸让我食欲全无。
descend
vi. 下来；（from）起源（于）；（on）袭击；（to）把身份降至 vt. 走下
Buddhism descends from ancient India.
佛教起源于古印度。
deserve
vt. 应受，值得
If you do wrong, you deserve punishment/you deserve to be punished.
你如果做了错事，就应当受罚。
engage
v. 占用；（in）从事于；雇；使订婚
Do you want to be engaged in politics or business?
你想从政还是从商？
fiction
n. 小说
Truth is often stranger than fiction.
真事常常比小说还离奇。
incredible
a. 不可信的；难以置信的
F1 racers can run at incredible speeds.
一级方程式赛车能以惊人的速度行驶。
indispensable
a.（to, for）必不可少的
Air and water are indispensable to life.
空气和水是生命所必需的东西。
legislation
n. 法律；立法
In the U.S. the right of legislation belongs to the Congress.
美国的立法权属于国会。
persist
vi.（in）坚持不懈；持续
You can never keep a heart that persists in leaving.
你永远留不住执意要离开的心。
personality
n. 个性；人物
No personality, no charm.
没有个性就没有魅力可言。
pessimistic
a. 悲观的
The earth won’t stop because of your pessimistic thoughts. So, cheer up!
地球不会因为你的悲观想法而停止转动。所以，打起精神来！
refresh
v.（使）振作精神
Enough time should be left for sleep because that will help one become refreshed.
应该留足够的时间睡觉，因为那有助于恢复精力。
relevant
a. 有关的，切题的
It’s said that a person’s fate is relevant to his character.
据说人的命运与性格有关。
sincere
a. 真诚的
Being sincere to others or to yourself--which one is more difficult?
对人真诚，对己真诚——哪个更难？
thoughtful
a. 沉思的；体贴的
You are lucky to have such a thoughtful wife.
有个这么体贴的妻子，你真幸运。
advocate
vt. 提倡，主张 n. 拥护者；律师
The doctor advocated that young people should do regular exercise for good health.
医生主张，年轻人要想身体好，就要不时地做做运动。
concern
n. 关切的事；关心；关系；公司 vt. 有关于；使担心
Thanks for the concern.
让您费心了，谢谢。
conclusion
n. 结论；结尾；缔结
Can human beings live on the moon? It’s too early to draw a conclusion.
将来人类是否能在月球上生存？现在下结论还为时过早。
condemn
vt. 谴责；判…刑
Adding erotic contents in children’s websites should be seriously condemned.
在儿童网站加载色情内容应受到严厉的谴责。
condense
v.（使）凝结；压缩
Every time at the end of the “Elite Forum” (Phoenix TV program), the lecturer is asked to condense his/her speech into only one sentence.
每次在“世纪大讲堂”（凤凰卫视节目）尾声的时候，演讲者都被要求用一句话来简述此次演讲内容。
conduct
vt. 管理；指挥；传导；（oneself）表现 n. 举止；管理（方式）
Li Jiacheng conducts his business very successfully.
李嘉诚把企业经营得很成功。
confine
vt. 限制；使不外出 n. （pl.）界限
Many places are worth visiting within the confines of China, so why bother to rush to foreign countries?
中国境内就有很多地方值得游览，为什么大费周折地出国旅游呢？
destruction
n. 破坏，消灭
The fire caused great destruction to the Da Xing’an Ling Mountains.
大火对大兴安岭造成了极大的破坏。
enhance
vt. 提高，增加
Passing the College English Test Band 6 should enhance your chances of getting a better post.
通过了大学英语6级考试应该会增加你获得更好职位的机会。
enlarge
v. 扩大；放大
In the course of English learning, doing more reading can help to enlarge one’s vocabulary.
在英语学习中，多阅读有助于扩大词汇量。
ensure
vt. 确保
If you want to ensure that you can get the diploma, you’d better not skip too many classes.
如果你想确保拿到文凭，最好别逃太多的课。
infinite
a. 无限的
Indulging in computer games all day may do infinite harm to students.
终日沉溺于电脑游戏可能会对学生危害无穷。
influence
n. 影响，影响力；产生影响力的人；势力 vt. 影响
Family influence dominates the shaping of one’s characteristics.
家庭的影响对于塑造一个人的性格起主要作用。
jail
n. 监狱 vt. 拘留
Has it ever occurred to you that jails were first invented for debtors?
你有没有想过，监狱最初是为了关押欠债人而发明的？
limitation
n. 限制；（常pl.）局限
He is a brilliant professor but has his limitations as an administrator.
他是一位出色的教授，但作为管理者他有不足之处。
massive
a. 大的；大量的
Doctors discourage massive doses of painkillers.
医生不赞成大量服用止痛片。
offense
vt. 冒犯，伤害…的感情；使厌恶；违反
It’s an offense to drive a car at night without lights.
夜晚行车不开灯是违章的。
offensive
a. 冒犯的；攻击性的 n. 进攻
Don’t glare at wild animals’ eyes. That will be taken as an offensive gesture.
别盯着野生动物的眼睛看，那会被视作攻击性的姿态。
renew
v. 重新开始；（使）更新；延长有效期
The annual dinner is a chance to renew acquaintance with old friends.
一年一度的聚餐会是与老朋友叙旧的好机会。
restrain
vt. 阻止；抑制
I can’t restrain my anger when I hear of people being cruel to animals.
当听到有人残酷地对待动物的时候，我就抑制不住愤怒。
restraint
n. 抑制；约束措施
Men do not easily shed tears, because they want to show that they have great emotional restraint.
男儿有泪不轻弹，因为他们想显示出他们在感情上有很强的自制力。
restrict
vt. 限制
By 1900, some cities had begun to restrict the use of automobiles in order to ensure pedestrian safety.
到1900年，已有城市为确保行人的安全而开始限制使用汽车了。
slap
vt. 掴，掌击；啪的一声放 n. 掴，掌击
The girl slapped the boy (=gave the boy a slap) in the face because he kissed her without her permission.
女孩因为男孩未经同意吻了她而给了他一记耳光。
alert
a. 警觉的 vt. 向…报警；使意识到 n. 警戒；警报
Keeping alert in the fire is important for people’s finding the way out.
发生火警时，保持机警对于人们逃生来讲很重要。
alliance
n. 联盟
In the Second World War, the United States, Britain, France and some other countries made an alliance against German Fascists.
在第二次世界大战中，美、英、法等国结成联盟反对德国法西斯。
bore
vt. 使厌烦；钻（孔）n. 令人讨厌的人（或事）
Don’t bore me with this kind of boring jokes!
别再说这种无聊的笑话来烦我!
confirm
vt. 证实；确认；批准
The President refused to either confirm or deny this rumor.
总统拒绝证实或否认这种传闻。
confront
vt. 迎面遇到；正视；使对质
It is said that the reason for Ruan Lingyu’s suicide was that she couldn’t confront the rumors fabricated by people.
据说阮玲玉之所以自杀是因为她面对不了人们捏造出来的谣言。
consent
n. 同意 vi.（to）同意
What will you do if your parents don’t (give you their) consent to (=if your parents refused their consent to) your marriage?
如果你父母不同意你的婚事，你会怎么办？
conservation
n. 保存，保护
People are more and more aware of the importance of the conservation of wildlife.
人们越来越意识到保护野生生物的重要性。
dictate
v. 口授；命令 n. 命令
Employees should learn to say “no” to their bosses’ unreasonable dictates.
雇员应学会对上司不合理的要求说“不”。
entertainment
n. 娱乐；款待
Some people say that Stephen Chow’s movies cannot be regarded as mere entertainment and that in fact they tell the audience much more.
有人说周星驰的电影不能被简单地看成是供娱乐消遣的，实际上它给观众展示更深刻的内容。
error
n. 错误
Irrationally held truths may be more harmful than reasoned errors.
无理性地推崇真理会比合理的错误更有害。
explore
v. 勘探；探索
They explored every avenue but it was all to no avail.
他们试过各种可能的办法，但是毫无效果。
gaze
v./n. 注视
In those boring lectures, many students just sat gazing through the classroom window.
在那些沉闷的课堂教学中，许多学生只是呆呆地坐着望着窗外。
influential
a. 有影响的
Chen Duxiu was the most influential figure during the New Cultural Movement.
陈独秀是新文化运动中最有影响的一位人物。
