Lesson10_The_Trial_That_Rocked_the_World_课文详解.doc

1. buzz: a noise of a low hum, low confused whisper 2. sweltering: very hot, causing unpleasantness, torrid, sultry 3. counsel: a group of one or more lawyers (barristers) acting for someone in a court of law The judge asked counsel for the defence to explain his point. Counsel are agreed. cf: council: a group of people appointed or elected to make laws, rules, or decisions The General Secretary of the UN Security Council the Premier of the State Council councillor: a member of a council counsellor (AmE counselor): a. (AmE) lawyer b. adviser a beauty counsellor; a marriage guidance counsellor 4. prosecution: the act of bringing a criminal charge against sb. in a court of law 5. silver-tongued: (lit.) able to give fine persuading speeches, eloquent 6. orator: a good public speaker, a person who delivers an oration (formal and solemn public speeches) 7. nominee: a person who has been nominated, who has been named officially for election to a position, office, honour, etc. a Nobel Prize nominee / a presidential nominee 8. bring about: cause Scientists have brought about great changes in our lives. 9. involve: to cause sb. to become connected or concerned Dont involve other people in your mistakes. We are all involved, whether we like it or not. 10. testify: to make s solemn statement, esp. under oath in a court of law, of what is true The witnesses testify / give evidence in the law court. One witness testified that hes seen the prisoner run out of the bank after it had been robbed. The stolen goods in his home testified to his guilt. 11. on hand: available, present, cf: within reach: the distance one can reach; at hand: near in time or place Always have your dictionary on hand / within reach / at hand when you study. Please be on hand at 12 sharp. I have a great deal of important work on hand. All his old friends will be on hand / present to see Jack receive the medal of honour. I want you to be at hand / near during my interview with the boss of the company. The