英语报刊选读unit5American Affairs.pptVIP

1.iconic adj. belong to/relating to,or having the character of an idol偶像的，与偶像有关的，具有偶像特点的 2.alfresco adj. taking place in the open air户外的;在户外发生的；在户外的 3.stoop v. to bend forward and down from the waist屈身，弯腰;从腰部向前向下弯曲 4.convert v. to change(something)from one use,function,or purpose to another使改变,将(某物)从一种用途、功能或目的转变成另一种 5.amphitheatre n. a theatre which is oval or round,having tiers of seats rising gradually outward from an open space or arena at the center圆形露天剧场(蛋形或圆形建筑，在露天的中央场地周围有逐渐向外斜上升的阶梯式座位) 6.pluck n. resourceful courage and bravery in the face of difficulties;spirit勇气，胆量：在困难面前足智多谋的勇气和胆量；精力 Words 7.surfeit n. a large amount which is excessive过量 8.arcane adj. something that is mysterious秘密的,神秘的 9.pier n. a platform extending from a shore over water and supported by piles or pillars,which is used to secure,protect,and provide access to ships桥墩：从河岸延伸至水面以上的平台，由桩或柱子支撑，用来给船或艇保证安全、保护和提供通道。 10.jut v. to extend outward or upward go get out of the limits of the main body;project突出，伸出：向外或向上延伸，超出主体的界限。 11.oasis n. a fertile or green spot in a desert or wasteland,which is made by the presence of water绿洲:沙漠或不毛之地中因为有水而产生的肥沃土地或绿地。 12.orchestra n. large group of musicians who play together on various instruments管弦乐团:用各种乐器一起演奏的一群音乐家。 13.ketchup n. a condiment usually made from tomatoes调味番茄酱：含有粘稠且质地平滑的辛辣酱的调味品，通常用番茄制成。 14.homage n. special honor or respect which is shown or expressed publicly尊敬：公开表现或表达的特殊敬意。 15.garish adj. glaring刺眼的 16.plop v. to fall with a sound like that of a stone falling into water without splashing“扑通”地落下,伴随着像一块石头落入水中而未激起水花的物体的声音落下 17.yam n. a kind of plant which in chiefly tropical vines of the genus Dioscorea,many of which have edible tuberous roots薯蓣：一种大部分为薯蓣属的热带藤本植物，许多长有可食用的块茎状根。 Expressions 1.go the way of to get the same result like… 走……的道路,重蹈……的覆辙 2.get under way begin开动,开始进行 3.a surfeit of many,a number of许多，一批 4.line up to stand in a line整队,排列起 5.selling point an aspect of a product or service that is stressed in adve