高中必修五_第一单元单词总结高中必修五_第一单元单词总结.doc

1. discover invent invent v. 发明，发明原先不存在的东西. Who invented the steam engine? 谁发明了蒸汽机? discover v. 发现，探索或揭示早就客观存在着事物。 Columbus discovered America in 1492. 哥伦布于1492年发现了美洲。 Who discovered radium? 谁发现了镭? characteristic [countable usually plural]性格，特征 characteristic of a baby discovering the physical characteristics of objects distinguishing characteristic (=one that separates someone or something from others of the same type) Violent images are a defining characteristic of his work. Character n. 1 all somebodys qualities [countable usually singular] the particular combination of qualities that makes someone a particular type of person [??characteristic]: He has a cheerful but quiet character. Children grow up with a mixture of character traits (=character qualities) from both sides of their family. his temper and other character flaws (=bad qualities) in character/out of character (=typical or untypical of someones character) He swore, which was out of character for him. Openness is at the heart of the American character. 2. a) a person in a book, play, film etc: Candida is the most interesting character in the play. main/central character In the story, the main character has left his girlfriend and baby. Everyone recognizes Disneys cartoon characters. Conclude V. 1 [transitive] to decide that something is true after considering all the information you have [??conclusion] conclude that The report concluded that the school should be closed immediately. conclude from something that Richardson concluded from his studies that equality between the sexes is still a long way off. conclude with Each chapter concludes with a short summary. conclude by doing something She concluded by saying she was proud to be from Zhuhai. To conclude, Id like to express my thanks to my family. come to a conclusion/reach a conclusion (=decide something) draw a conclusion (from something) (=decide something because of information you have) lead to/point t