走遍美国
词汇手册
(初级)
UNIT One
46 Linden Street
ACT I
NEW WORDS
ferryboat:渡船
photographer: a person whose job is to take pictures with a camera 摄影师
album:影集;相册
E.g.
a family album 一本家庭相册
reflector:反光板
terrific: 非常好!太棒了!
E.g.
The scenery is really terrific there.
banker:银行家
vendor:小贩;摊贩
ambulance:救护车
toy: 玩具
foghorn:雾角;雾笛
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
What’s it for? 做什么用?
I appreciate your help: Thank you for helping me.
Just a second.请等一下 similar expressions: Just a minute. Wait a moment. Hold on. Etc.
exchange student :交换学生
photo album:相册
steel worker:钢铁工人
street vendor:街头小贩
ambulance driver:救护车驾驶员
high school:高中
what about…:tell me about…
E.g.
What about your father? What does he do for a living?
Greek-American希腊裔美国人;希腊裔美国人的
It was nice meeting you=It was a pleasure meeting you.很高兴认识你。(与人初次见面后分手时的告别语)
I’ve got to go.: I must go.
PROPER NAMES
New York Harbor:纽约港
the Statue of Liberty:自由女神雕像
Richard Stewart:理查得。斯图尔特 (男子名)
Martha Vann: 玛莎.范(女子名)
Gerald:杰拉尔德(男子名)
Alexandra:亚历山德拉(女子名)
Greece: 希腊(国名)
Family Album, U.S.A: 走遍美国(书名)
Ellen :艾伦(女子名)
Robbie: 罗比(男子名)
Susan:苏姗(女子名)
Florida:佛罗里达州(美国州名)
Marilyn :玛丽琳(女子名)
Thessaloniki: 塞萨洛尼基(希腊北部城市)
Bronx: one of the five boroughs, or areas, of New York City. The other boroughs are Manhattan,
Brooklyn ,Queens, and Staten Island.纽约市的五个行政区之一
Hispanic:Spanish-speaking 西班牙语系的,拉丁美洲的
ACT II
NEW WORDS
subway: 地铁
anytime:=My pleasure.不用谢
E.g.
A: “Thank you very much for your help.”
B: :Anytime.”
platform: 平台;月台
boutique: 时装店
customer: 顾客
sweater: 毛衣
dial:拨号
E.g.
You must dial 119 if a fire breaks out.
canvas:帆布
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
name tag: 名牌
try…on:试穿
E.g.
Please try this pair of shoes on to see if they are comfortable.
lost-and-found office:失物招领处
hang up :挂断电话
E.g.
Before I could answer him, he hung up.
PROPER NAMES
Linden Street: 林登大街
Riverdale : 里弗戴尔(地名)
Van Cortlandt Park: 范. 考特兰公园
uptown platform: the place to wait for trains going north.北线月台。在纽约,地铁线分为uptown(向北驶) 和down-town (向南驶), 在每个地铁站口都有标志。
Staten Island: 斯塔藤岛
J.F. Kennedy Ferry:约翰.肯尼迪号渡船
ACT III
NEW WORDS
teaspoon: 茶匙,咖啡匙
pasta: 通心粉;通心面
dessert: 甜点
vanilla: 香草香精
scoop: (一)勺
serve: 给人端食物或饮料
E.g.
They served a wonderful meal to more than 50 guests.
stuff:a number of different things
E.g.
Can you put all that stuff in this box?
mathematics:
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pediatrician: a children’s doctor儿科医生
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
I’ll get it. 我去开门
take the time and trouble to do something:不惜花时间和麻烦去做某事
E.g.
Thank you for taking the time and trouble to send me this important message.
Take it easy. 别急;别紧张;沉住气。
E.g.
Take it easy. Things will get better soon.
iced tea: 冰茶
drive somebody home:开车送某人回家
save the day for someone: help someone a lot 给某人帮了个大忙
E.g.
You really saved the day for me by lending me the book I need.
PROPER NAMES
Philip :菲利普(男名)
Alexandra Pappas:亚历山德拉. 派巴斯(女子名)
the Bronx High School of Science:布朗克斯科学中学
UNIT TWO
THE BLIND DATE
ACT I
NEW WORDS
date: 男女之间的)约会
E.g.
Susan is going to have her first date. She is very excited.
downtown:闹市区
block: a building or group of buildings built between two streets 街,街区
yeah: =(informal)yes
grocery: 食品杂货店
ma’am:对妇女的尊称
buzzer: 门铃(蜂音/鸣器)
intercom:=intercommunication system 对讲机
parking: 泊车
reservation:预定(席位,火车,飞机,旅馆房间等)
sister-in-law:嫂子;大/小姑子;大/小姨子;弟媳
baby-sitter:临时保姆
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
blind date: an arranged meeting between a man and woman for the first time.男女双方经他人安排的第一次约会
make a left/right turn: 向左/右拐
traffic light: (交通)红绿灯
hot dog: 热狗(面包夹香肠)
dinner date:晚餐约会
pay phone:公用付费电话
Excuse the mess: I’m sorry that things are not neat.抱歉(屋里)很乱。
Have fun: Have a good time.
After you.=I’ll go after you.
PROPER NAMES
Manhattan:曼哈顿
Harry Bennett:哈里.贝内特(男子名)
Wooster Street:伍斯特大街
Michelle: 米歇尔(女子名)
Betty:贝蒂(女子名)
ACT II
NEW WORDS
Thai: 泰国的;泰国人的
Thailand: 泰国
greet: to say hello to sb or to welcome them向…打招呼;欢迎;迎接
E.g.
He greeted all the guests warmly as they arrived.
ginger: 姜
ale: 麦芽啤酒
chablis: 干白葡萄酒
crispy: dry and easily broken 酥脆的
E.g.
Try these biscuits .They are so crispy!
petal:花瓣
starving: very hungry
E.g.
The children were so starving that they all cried loudly.
vice-president: 副总统;副总经理
stomachache: 胃痛;肚子痛
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
Ginger ale: 姜味汽水
Mee krob: crispy fried noodles 酥脆炒面条(泰国一种家常餐点)
rose-petal salad:玫瑰花瓣色拉
CPA:certified public accountant 注册会计师
PROPER NAMES
Somsak: 索姆萨克(男子名)
Universe Toy Company: 宇宙玩具公司
Smith and Dale:史密斯戴尔会计事务所
ACT III
NEW WORDS
Delicious: pleasing to the taste; good to eat 可口的;美味的
E.g.
This dish is really delicious. I really appreciate it.
peephole: 门镜;窥孔;猫眼
tummy: stomach (often used by small children)肚子
close: very friendly with each other.亲密的;关系好的
E.g.
They are close friends.
midnight: twelve o’clock at night.午夜,晚上12点
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
You won’t believe it.=You can’t imagine it.你简直无法相信。
E.g.
You won’t believe it. I got full marks in my math test.
bonsai tree:盆景;盆栽
I’m going to excuse myself.=Sorry, I have to leave对不起,我失陪了。
fashion show:时装
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Is there anyone else in your life?=Do you have a special man/woman or boyfriend/girlfriend in your life?你的生活中还有别的男/女人么?
speak of: 谈起;提及
E.g.
Speaking of fishing, Mike is an expert.
Where did the time go?=The time passed very quickly./How time flies!时间过得真快。
You know something?=Do you know something? 你知道么?(隐含意:我想告诉你一件事)
Have a safe trip home: 一路平安,走好
umbrella stand:伞架
Unit Three
A Piece of Cake
ACT I
NEW WORDS
NEW WORDS
exhausted: very tired 筋疲力尽的,很累的
advanced :高级的,高难度的
E.g. John goes to advanced class in French.
instructor: 教员,教练
nonstop: without stopping 连续不停的
tease: to make fun of 取笑,跟……逗趣
lift weights: 举重
No problem. =It’s easy. 没问题,小事一桩
aerobics: exercise for good breathing and a strong heart有氧健身操,健美操
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
without a doubt: sure; of course当然,毫无疑问
It’s a snap 小菜一碟.snap 原意是打响指,一般表示毫无问题.
NO sweat. 不成问题,一点也不费劲.
a piece of cake: easy 不费吹灰之力
E.g.
Mike thought learning swimming was just a piece of cake.
You want to bet?=Do you want to bet?你想打赌?
right now: immediately 立刻,马上
Oh, fine, fine.好哇,好哇
on my way over: leaving for a place (我)这就过来)
Don’t you forget 你自己别忘喽。
ACT II
NEW WORDS
nope=No 不,没有.这是一个很不正式的词.
subject: 创作题材
advertising: 广告
sunrise: 双手合抱上举; 日出
twist: to turn from side to side 扭摆
side: 侧面
ideal : perfect 再好不过的
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
What do you do for a living?=What is your job?你是干哪一行的
The American scene= Pictures showing the American way of life 美国风情.
Maybe you can…= How would you like the idea of..? 此处Jack Davis 用Maybe you can…这一句型婉转的请求Richard 帮忙.
I can give you…free= I can give you…without having you pay for them.
How about today? = Can I photograph a class today? 今天拍,你看行不?
We’re going to go left first .先伸左手.
Ok, hold to the right .好,停在右手
stretch it out 尽量伸直
flat back.水平拉回
You are in good condition= You do have a very strong and healthy body. 你身体太好了。
ACT III
NEW WORDS
steak :牛排
salad :色拉(一种凉拌菜)
lettuce: 莴苣(一种绿色的蔬菜),可以生吃
cucumber:黄瓜( 也常加在色拉中)
scissor:原意是 剪刀,但此处指一种健身操的花式.
pony :原意是“小马驹”,此处指“垫步”
barely: almost not at all 简直不
E.g.
I can barely finish the work before dark.
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
I knew it! 我早就料到了!
Instead of exercising, I photographed the class.= I didn’t really exercise ,but rather photographed the class.我没有参加锻炼,而是给他们班拍照来着.
to exercise to music: 随着音乐做操,在音乐的伴奏下跳健身操.
This is fun. 真好玩.
pick up the pace= move more quickly 加快动作.
How are you doing, Richard? 你还行吧,Richard?
Now we’re going to run it off.好,我们加快跑动.
That’s it for today. = That’s the end of today’s training.
in great shape:(informal) in good physical condition 身体状况非常好.
for the full hour= for a whole hour 整整一个小时.
UnitFour Thanksgiving
ACT I
NEW WORDS
ingredient: 配料
walnuts: 核桃
cinnamon : 桂皮粉
cabinet: a place to keep things such as dishes and food 橱柜,壁橱
spice 调味品
rack :搁物架
pepper : 胡椒粉
garlic powder :大蒜粉
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
get to work: start to work 开始工作
There is much more to be done=We have a lot more to do.我们有很多事情要做.
last but not least: last but also as important as those mentioned above.最后但也是最重要的一点.
It is possible that …=Maybe …有可能,大概.
That’s my boy!=You are a good son. 好儿子!
slam the door: to close the door with force, making a loud noise.砰的一声关上门.
make you feel better= It will make you feel better.这会使你舒服些.
What’s gotten into him?=What’s bothering him? 他怎么了,出什么事了?
ACT II
NEW WORDS
parade: 游行
balloon: 气球
band : 乐队
float: 游行时用的模型彩车
clown: 小丑,丑角
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
Maybe so.= Maybe that’s true.也许是这样,或许是吧。
get over it : to stop feeling bad about it 恢复平静情绪。
look forward to: to wait for with pleasure 期待着,盼望着。
turkey dressing: 火鸡填料
to help serve: to help to serve 帮忙分菜,帮忙端菜上桌。
come on : to begin 开始(专指电视或广播节目的开始)。
E.g.
The football match will come on at 20:00.
ACT III
NEW WORDS
Pilgrim: 原意是“朝圣者”P大写时,特指1620年移居美国的英国清教徒.
settler: people who come to live in a new place 移居者
harvest : the grains, fruit, and vegetables of the season收获,收成.
patient: calm and not complaining 耐心的
touchdown: (橄榄球)攻到底线得分
oven: 烘箱,烤箱
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
in that spirit : with the same kind of feeling 基于同样的心情,怀着同样的心情
give thanks : to say thank you 感谢,致谢,感恩.
That was very kind of you. 你真周到.
pour coffee :倒咖啡.
Unit Five
Man’s best friend
ACT I
NEW WORDS
absolutely: 绝对的,确实的
thoughtful: kind 考虑周到的
index finger :食指
springer spaniel :长毛垂耳狗
cute : pretty or attractive , like a child 聪明的,伶俐的,逗人喜爱的
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
I can tell. = I can see.我能感觉到,我知道有什么事,我能看出来.
What’s up? = What’s happing 怎么了?出什么事了?相当于 What’s the matter? Is something wrong?等,这是一种非常口语化的表达方式.
cheer you up: to make you feel happier 让你舒畅些,让你高兴起来.
E.g.
I hear you’ve been sad recently, so I’ve come to cheer you up.
complain about:抱怨,发牢骚
or else: if not 要不然,否则.此处,这个短语的意思是 “如果我不关灯的话”.
make yourself at home. 别拘束,随便些,就像在自己家里一样.
no longer service : not working anymore 不在再使用,(电话)空号.
You’ve lost= You have lost 你找不到…
ACT II
NEW WORDS
paw : 爪子
branch: 树枝,叉
shelter: 收容所,避难所
a building or an area with a roof over it that protects you from the weather or from danger
over: to that place 去,到
E.g.
I’ll take my son over by ten. Please wait for us.
adopt : to take into one’s family 收容,收留
E.g.
Many childless couples adopt children.
许多无子女的夫妇收养孩子。
affection :a gentle, caring feeling 关怀
E.g.
He has a deep affection for his old friend.
他对老朋友感情很深
poochie: dog狗。 口语,pooch 比 poochie 更常用一些。
collar:a leather band for a dog’s neck 皮项圈
claim: 认领,要求(应得的权利)
E.g.
I claim payment from my friend.
我要求我的朋友付款。
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
well trained 受过很好训练的
How late are you open? : Until what time are you open? 你们几点下班?你们开门到几点种?
Atta girl! =That’s a good girl! 真是个好女孩! Atta girl! 和 Atta boy ! 都是很口语化的表达法。用这些词句来称赞小动物,小孩干得好,好样等。
We’re off= We’re going; we’re on our way. 我们出发,上路。
ID:identification 身份证的缩写形式
I’m serious :我是认真的。 也可以说:I mean business.
ACT III
NEW WORDS
reference : 证明人,证明人所提供的资料(有关某人人品,能力等情况)
E.g.
Does he have references from former employers?
他有以前的雇主写的证明吗?
unfortunately: I am sorry to say. 很遗憾
cuddle: to hold in a gentle, loving way 爱抚的拥抱
pet : an animal that one usually keeps at home 宠物
pal :a close friend 好友,伙伴
folk :伙伴,朋友,诸位。这是在非正式场合,表示友好的称呼,很口语化。
medium rare: 偏嫩一些,五分熟的
well done---- 很熟的
medium well ---- 偏老的, 偏烂一些的
medium---- 适中的
rare---- 颇生的
raw : not cooked 生的,未煮的。
diet cola:健怡可乐(不含糖)
scratch: 抓,刨
E.g
The dog is always scratching.
那只狗老是搔痒。
Stewart residence= This is the home of the Stewarts. Stewart 公馆宅邸。这是打电话时的正式用语。
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
Fill out = fill in 填表 受过很好训练的
family background : family history and information 家庭背景情况。
man’s best friend 人类最好的朋友。这一句是指狗可以成为一个人的最亲密的伙伴
be back. 回来
order dinner :要菜,点菜
ginger ale: 姜汁无酒精饮料
chef’s salad :主厨色拉。 通常包括莴苴,西红柿,火鸡,火腿和奶嗠。
salad dressing: 色拉(酱)调料
sound system :音响设备
This is he. = This is Robbie Stewart. 我就是。 电话用语。 或是speaking .
Who is this? 您是那位?
It’s Linda from the animal shelter. 是Linda 从动物收容所来的电话。
PROPER NAMES
Linda : 琳达
Stewart residence:Stewart 公馆宅邸
Levinson: 莱文森
Unit Six
It’s Up to You
ACT I
NEW WORDS
paper : newspaper 报纸. 口语中经常有这种缩略词,如dorm=dormitory, perm=permanent 等
scared: afraid, frightened 害怕的
champion: the first-prize winner 冠军
cheering : shouting approval 欢呼,喝彩
applicant : 申请入学的人
E.g.
As the wages were low, there were few applicants for the job.
因为工资低, 没有什么人申请这份工作。
opportunity :机会
E.g.
He sought opportunities of doing her little service.
他寻找机会为她尽一点力。
appointment : 约好了要与人见面
E.g.
I have an appointment with him at four o'clock.
我和他四点钟有个约会。
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
Come on in = come in 快进屋来
chicken sandwich : 鸡肉三明治
What are you working on? : 你在忙什么呢?
turn it in : 交(稿),交作业
What is it about? = What is the topic? 是关于什么的
I felt the same way. : 我当年也是这中感觉。
The scary part’s… : 让人发怵的是…
E.g.
The scary part’s he seems never to get along with anybody.
I don’t mind. = It doesn’t bother me. 我不在乎。
You will be OK :你不会有问题。
hail to … 向…致敬
Who is this? 您是那位?
victors valiant: 英勇的胜利者,斗勇之师
conquering heroes: 勇于征服的英雄们
it turns out : 没想到的是
on the tennis team: 在校网球队
fit you into his schedule: to find time to meet with you 安排你与他见面
Not exactly: 不是特别想(当医生)
University club: 校友俱乐部。 很多大学在各称好似都有聚会地点,这些俱乐部成员都是毕业于同一个学校。
But the interview will be good experience for you. 可这次面试对你来说是一次有益的经历。
in that case = if that’s true, 要是那样的话
Like your Grandpa suggested: 照你爷爷的话去做。
That sounds fine. 这话听来不错。
I want you to know something . Son. 孩子,我想告诉你一句话。
Is something still wrong…? 还有什么觉得不对的地方么?
I guess so . 我想是吧。
PROPER NAMES
University of Michigan song : Michigan 大学校歌
The west:美国西部
Dean of Admissions: 新生注册办公室主任
Engineering School : 工学院
ACT II
NEW WORDS
frankly : honestly, truthfully 坦率的说
transcript: 成绩单
editorial : 社论
Hmmm: 相当于“嗯嗯”, 标示赞许
journalist:reporter 新闻记者
professional : 职业的
reservation: 态度上有保留, 不很赞同
E.g.
I still have some reservations about this suggestion.
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
Thank you for hearing me out. 感谢你能听取我的意见
hear sb out:耐心听取某人的意见
And thanks for being such an understanding father : 谢谢您,您真实一个能理解人的好父亲。
as young as ever: as young as you always looked 看上去还是那么年轻
Doesn’t show = You don’t look as if you’ve been working too hard 到是看不出。
love every minute of it : 对…乐此不疲
speak of: 说起来…
Right here= It is right here , 在这儿呢!
theater review: 戏剧评论
not until recently. 最近才想到。
one piece of advice. 给你一句忠告。
PROPER NAMES
School of Journalism : 新闻学院
Charley Rafer: 查理.拉夫
ACT III
NEW WORDS
personality : 性格,品行
Indecision =I can’t decide 下不了决心
tuition : the cost of education at a college or private school 学费
complicated :difficult to understand 复杂的
impress : 留有深刻的印象
accept :to permit to enter 录取
doubt : uncertainty; reservation 举棋不定
upset : 不安的, 心里不好受的
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
I figure = I guess 我估计
You sound excited about… : 听起来你对… 感兴趣
follow in you father’s fathers’ footsteps =to become like your father 走你父亲的路。
That’s OK= That doesn’t matter 没关系
I suppose : I guess 我猜
You never know : 那就说不准了。
You are something . 你真了不起。
When I was your age = When I was at your age 当年我像你这么大的时候
I said exactly the same thing. 我说的话 跟你现在的一摸一样。
PROPER NAMES
Columbia University : a private university in New York City 哥伦比亚大学
NYU:New York University. 纽约大学, 这事纽约的另一所私立大学。
Unit Seven
Smell the Flowers
ACT I
NEW WORDS
schedule:时间表;议事日程
doll: 玩偶;玩具娃娃
sketch:草图
sketch sth in 补充说明
e.g. You need to sketch in his character a little more
spaceship:太空船
mystery: 神秘的事物
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
Have an appointment with sb: 和某人有约会
conference room: 会议室
Will do.=sure, I’ll do it .我会去办的,没问题。
Right .=I’ll do it. 好的,行。
When was your last day off?:你上一次休假是什么时候?
take time off:休息
smell the flowers:轻松一下
I have a feeling:=I think我觉得
reception room:接待室
production staff:生产人员
solve a mystery:解开一个谜
PROPER NAMES
Sam:萨姆(男子名)
Universe Toy Company:宇宙玩具公司
Manhattan :曼哈顿
FAO Schwarz: 纽约的一家著名的玩具公司
Zaskey: 扎斯基(男子名)
Bill Levine:比尔,莱文(男子名)
the Toytown Stores:“玩具城”连锁商店
Rossano:罗萨诺饭店
Ozawa:小泽(日本人名)
Priscilla Smith: 普里西拉,史密斯(男子名)
ACT II
NEW WORDS
bouquet: flowers picked and fastened together in a bunch 花束
fountain: =drinking fountain 喷泉式饮水机
embarrassing:令人为难的
appreciate: to be thankful or grateful for 感谢
pitcher: 水罐
lemonade:柠檬汁
E.g.
a pitcher of lemonade
celery: 芹菜
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
pick out: 挑选
What’ll it be?:=what would you like 你们想点什么
a big hit: very popular 很受欢迎的
help yourself to…:请吃…..
E.g.
Help yourself to some fruit.
There you go :=This is for you.这是你要的。服务生也可以说Here you are
ice-cold: very cold 冰凉
take ones place:=act instead of or replace代替某人的位置
girl talk:=conversation between girls or women 女人或女孩之间的谈话
PROPER NAMES
The Biltmore: Manhattan的一家饭店
the South Street Restaurant:南大街餐馆
Fire Island:火岛。该岛在纽约州,长岛南方海外,是著名的度假胜地
ACT III
NEW WORDS
accounting: 会计;记账
PHRASES AND EXPRESSIONS
take sb for: =lead sb out on (a ride, walk.ect.)带(某人)去(乘车,散步)
E.g.
We’ll take the children for a swim this afternoon.
It’s so nice out:=The weather is so beautiful 外面天气真好
fill in for someone: to take someone’s place 暂时代替某人处理某事
E.g.
Please ask Mr. Smith to fill in for me to host the meeting. I can’t come back because of the heavy traffic.
Good for you:=I’m glad to hear it; congratulations为你高兴
PROPER NAMES
Center Park: 中央公园。纽约市的中央公园位于 Manhanttan 中心,是名美国最有名的公园之一
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