阅读词汇附中英文注释(二)b
identify——To ascertain the origin, nature, or definitive characteristics of确认=spot To detect or discern, especially visually; spy辩认
jolt——To disturb suddenly and severely; stun震惊=shock Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent, unexpected blow.震惊
myth——A fictitious story, person, or thing传说=legend An unverified story handed down from earlier times, especially one popularly believed to be historical传说
noxious——Harmful to living things; injurious to health有害的=harmful
narrate——To give an account or a description叙述或描绘=recount To narrate the facts or particulars of详细叙述
over taxed——税收过高的=heavily burdened负担沉重的
outbreak——A sudden increase突然发生=beginning The act or process of bringing or being broughtsintosbeing; a start开端
originate——To comesintosbeing; start出现;开始=initial, genesis, pioneer
To bringsintosbeing; create创造=invent,
puncture—— To pierce with a pointed object刺用带尖的物体穿透=pierce
quaint—— Odd, especially in an old-fashioned way离奇的=odd, bizarre Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的
protrude—— To jut out; project突出;伸出=project To extend forward or out; jut out突出
prospect—— Something expected; a possibility期待被期望的某物;可能性=possibility
prosperity—— The condition of being prosperous繁荣=wealth The state of being rich; affluence富裕
proponent—— One who argues in support of something; an advocate倡导者=supporter