综英lesson 8.doc

1. venture: to say or do something in an uncertain way because you are afraid it is wrong or will seem stupid Youre on holiday here? he ventured. venture to do something I ventured to ask him what he was writing. venture an opinion/question/word etc If we had more information, it would be easier to venture a firm opinion. Roy ventured a tentative smile. venture that I ventured that the experiment was not conclusive 2. stamina: physical or mental strength that lets you continue doing something for a long time without getting tired You need stamina to be a long-distance runner. Elaine has the stamina and the determination to succeed. 3. husky: a husky voice is deep, quiet, and attractive Come quickly, she said in a husky whisper. 4. deplorable: very bad, unpleasant, and shocking ?synonym appalling The prisoners were held in deplorable conditions .His conduct was deplorable. 5. dusk: the time before it gets dark when the sky is becoming less bright ?synonym twilight 6. courtly: graceful and polite a tall man with courtly manners 7. plunge: to move, fall, or be thrown suddenly forwards or downwards 8. spur/also spur somebody on: to encourage someone or make them want to do something The band were spurred on by the success of their last two singles. spur somebody (on) to do something His misfortunes spurred him to write. spur somebody (on) to something the coach who spurred him on to Olympic success It was an article in the local newspaper which finally spurred him into action . 9. strike: To set out or proceed, especially in a new direction: 朝某一方向前进尤指改朝新方向出发或行进： struck off into the forest. 改方向进入森林 10. intricate: containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together intricate patterns 11. lore: knowledge or information about a subject, for example nature or magic, that is not written down but is passed from person to person According to local lore, a ghost still haunts the castle. 12. lash: to hit a person or animal very hard with a whip, stick etc Oli