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·nəl/ ,(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.









