Unit4单词讲义
airline
词性：名词
中文意思：航空公司，航线
英文释义：a pany that operates scheduled flights for the transportation of passengers and cargo
词源：来自拉丁语“alumnus”，意为“铝”
例句：I prefer to fly with this airline because their service is excellent.
固定搭配：flag carrier airline（国旗航空公司），lowcost airline（低成本航空公司）
近义词：airline, aviation pany, air transport pany
bay
词性：名词
中文意思：海湾，港湾
英文释义：a body of water partly surrounded by land, especially a large inlet of the sea
词源：来自古英语“beah”，意为“水湾”
例句：We spent the day at the beach in the bay.
固定搭配：bay window（飘窗），bay leaf（月桂叶）
近义词：harbor, cove, inlet
craft
词性：名词
中文意思：手艺，工艺，船，航空器
英文释义：a skill or activity that requires great care and attention to detail
词源：来自古英语“cræft”，意为“技能，手艺”
例句：She learned the craft of pottery from her grandmother.
固定搭配：craft beer（精酿啤酒），craftsmanship（工匠精神）
近义词：art, skill, trade, occupation
antique
词性：形容词/名词
中文意思：古董的，古老的，古代的
英文释义：an object that is old and valuable because it is rare or has historical interest
词源：来自拉丁语“antiquus”，意为“古老的”
例句：The antique vase was passed down through generations in my family.
固定搭配：antique shop（古董店），antique dealer（古董商）
近义词：old, vintage, ancient, classic
pleasant
词性：形容词
中文意思：令人愉快的，舒适的，宜人的
英文释义：giving pleasure or satisfaction; enjoyable or agreeable
词源：来自拉丁语“placere”，意为“使满意，取悦”
例句：It's always pleasant to spend time with friends.
固定搭配：pleasant weather（宜人的天气），pleasant surprise（惊喜）
近义词：enjoyable, agreeable, pleasing, satisfying
arise
词性：动词
中文意思：出现，发生，起因于，引起，产生
英文释义：to e into existence or be noticed; to happen or occur; to have as a cause or origin; to bring about or produce something
词源：来自古英语“ongan”，意为“开始，起源”
例句：New problems will arise if we don't address the current ones.
massive
词性：形容词
中文意思：巨大的，大量的
英文释义：having great size, extent, or intensity; very large in amount or degree
词源：来自拉丁语massivus，意为“大块的”
例句：The pany has made a massive investment in new technology.
固定搭配：massive change, massive impact, massive weight
近义词：enormous, huge, immense
literally
词性：副词
中文意思：字面上地，确实地
英文释义：in a literal sense; actually; truly
词源：来自中古英语lytel，意为“文字上的”
例句：I literally fell asleep while reading the book.
固定搭配：literally speaking, literally true, not literally
近义词：actually, really, truly
breath
词性：名词
中文意思：呼吸，气息
英文释义：the air that you take in when you breathe and the air that you let out when you exhale; a slight movement of air
词源：来自古英语breost，意为“气息”
例句：She took a deep breath before diving into the water.
固定搭配：hold one's breath, catch one's breath, take a breath
近义词：puff, gasp, sigh
bound
词性：形容词/动词
中文意思：被束缚的，有义务的，跳跃的
英文释义：tied or fastened with ropes, etc.; having an obligation to do something; jumping or leaping
词源：来自古英语bindan，意为“捆绑”
例句：The book is bound in leather. (形容词) I am bound by my promise. (动词) The rabbit was bounding through the field. (动词)
固定搭配：bound for, be bound to, be bound up in
近义词：tied, obligated, leaping
scenery
词性：名词
中文意思：风景，景
英文释义：the natural beauty of an area, especially when viewed from a distance; the background against which an event takes place
词源：来自拉丁语spectaculum，意为“观看”
例句：The scenery along the river is breathtaking.
awesome
词性：形容词
中文意思：令人敬畏的，极好的
英文释义：causing great admiration or fear; extremely good
惊喜单词
词源：来自古英语 "of eagum"，意为“可怕的”或“令人敬畏的”。
例句：The view from the top of the mountain was awesome.
固定搭配：awesome experience, awesome power, awesome performance
近义词：incredible, fantastic, terrific
spectacular
词性：形容词
中文意思：壮观的，引人注目的
英文释义：very impressive or dramatic
词源：来自拉丁语 "spectaculum"，意为“表演”或“展览”。
例句：The fireworks display was spectacular.
固定搭配：spectacular success, spectacular failure, spectacular event
近义词：impressive, remarkable, stunning
peak
词性：名词/动词
中文意思：山顶，最高点；达到最高点
英文释义：n. the highest point of a mountain or hill; v. to reach the highest level or point
词源：来自中古英语 "pike"，意为“尖峰”或“山峰”。
例句：We reached the peak of the mountain at noon. The pany's profits have peaked this year.
固定搭配：peak season, peak hour, peak performance
近义词：summit, climax, pinnacle
highlight
词性：名词/动词
中文意思：最精彩的部分，强调；使突出
英文释义：n. the most important or interesting part of something; v. to emphasize or make more noticeable
词源：来自古英语 "hlihtan"，意为“照亮”或“突出”。
例句：The highlight of our trip was visiting the Great Wall. I want to highlight some key points in this report.