May 11, 2012

大一英文A筆記--(4/20)Week8-part2

16.peek /pik/,( v) [I]

 -- to look, esp. for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen

 Don’t  let others have a chance to peek at your PIN number when using the ATM.


17.prevail
/prɪˈveɪl/ ,(v) [I]

   -- to exist and be accepted among a large number of people, or to get a position of control and influence.

   Your inner strength will enable you to prevail over life’s obstacles.


18.bureau
/ˈbjʊər·oʊ/ ,(n )[C]

-- a department of government, or a division that performs a particular job

He works at the Central Weather Bereau.


19.ripple
/ˈrɪp·əl/ ,(n) [C]

--a small wave or a slight movement of a surface, esp. the surface of water

He threw a stone into the lake, which caused some ripples on the water.


20.category
/ˈkæt̬·ɪˌgɔr·i/, /,(n) [C]

--a grouping of people or things by type in any systematic arrangement

There are two main categories of the English language-literature and linguistics.


21.jury
/ˈdʒʊr·i/ ,(n) [C/U]

--a group of people who have been chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a law court and to decide whether a person is guilty or not guilty, or whether a claim has been proved

The jury found him not guilty , so he was free to go.


22.institute
/ˈɪn·stɪˌtut/ ,(v) [T]

  -- to put into effect; cause to be used

 The institute will invest 6 million dollars in the project.


23.external
/ekˈstɜr·n
əl/ ,(adj)

 --existing, intended for, or happening outside a person, organization, place, country, etc.:

 The ointment is for external use only.


24.shield
/ʃild/ ,(n)[C]

--a piece of metal or other material, carried to protect the front of the body when being attacked, or a person or thing that provides protection

The knight protected himself with his shield.


25.legislation
/ˌledʒ·əsˈleɪ·ʃən/(n)[U]

  --politics & government a law or set of laws that is being created

  The problem has to be solved through legislation.

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