新视野大学英语(第三版)Book1-Unit4-单词解释及例句.doc

PAGE PAGE 13 New words Unit 4 TEXT A era n. [C] a period of time in history that is known for a particular event, or for particular qualities 时代； 年代 We are living in the information era. 我们生活在信息时代。 The invention of television and space rockets has opened a new era for mankind. 电视和航空火箭的发明为人类开启了一个新时代。 victim n. [C] sb. who has been attacked, robbed, or murdered 受害者；牺牲者 The local government is raising money to help the victims of the earthquake. 当地政府正在筹资帮助地震受害者。 survivor n. [C] sb. who continues to live after an accident, war, or illness 生还者；幸存者 The police are searching for survivors of the plane crash. 警方正在搜寻飞机失事的幸存者。 tragedy n. [C, U] a very sad event that shocks people because it involves death 悲剧性事件；惨剧；惨案Life tragedies can drive people into great grief and sometimes even lead to depression. 生活中的悲剧会使人极度悲痛，有时甚至会导致抑郁。 [C] a serious play or book that ends sadly, esp. with the death of the main character 悲剧（作品） Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare’ s best-known tragedies.《罗密欧与朱丽叶》是莎士比亚最为著名的悲剧之一。 subsequent a. (fml.) happening or coming after sth. else 随后的；继…之后的 Fires and floods subsequent to an earthquake often cause greater damage. 地震后继发的火灾和洪水往往会造成更大的破坏。 These skills were passed on to subsequent generations. 这些技能被一代代传了下去。 associate n. [C] sb. who you work or do business with 同事；（生意）伙伴 He is not a friend but an associate; we work in the same department. 他不是朋友，只是同事，我们在同一部门工作。 vt. make a connection in your mind between one thing or person and another 联 想 ； 联 系 Nowadays, most people associate this brand with good quality. 如今，大多数人将这一品牌与高品质联系起来。 congress n. [C] the group of people chosen or elected to make the laws in some countries 国会；议会 congresswoman n. [C] a woman who is a member of a congress, esp. the US House of Representatives 国会女议员 （尤指美国众议员） tender a. gentle and careful in a way that shows love 温柔的；体贴入微的；慈爱的 The singer’s deep and tender voice is perfect for this music. 这位歌手深沉而温柔的嗓音正适合这段音乐。 sympathy n. [pl., U] the feeling of being sorry for sb. who is in a bad