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Unit 11
一、词汇短语
Text I
1. repository []
n.
a)a place where things are stored存放处，储藏室：
The lost manuscript was found in a repository in France.丢失的手稿在法
国的一个存放处被找到了。b) a person or book that has a lot of
information学识渊博的人，知识宝典：The man is a repository of
curious information.这人晓得许多奇事。
2. partake []
v.
to eat or drink, especially something offered吃；喝：
Would you care to partake of some refreshment?你想吃点东西吗？
3. receptivity []
n.
ability or willingness to receive new ideas,
suggestions, etc感受性，感受能力：caloric receptivity热容量
4. acquisition []
n.
a) action of acquiring, gaining获得, 得到：The
children progressed in the acquisition of basic skills.孩子们在掌握基本
技术方面取得了进步。b) something that you have obtained by buying
it or being given it获得者, 获得物：He is a valuable acquisition to our
firm.他是我们公司新来的得力雇员。
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5. rigid []
adj.
a) firm or fixed in behavior, views or methods; difficult to
change or unwilling to change严格的；死板的；不变的：While other
companies may want to impose a rigid, uniform view of the world, we do
not.其他公司可能会强加员工一种死板而一成不变的世界观，而我们不这么做。b)
stiff and hard刚硬的；僵硬的；不弯曲的：We just need a tent supported on
a rigid framework.我们正需要一座有坚硬架子支撑的帐篷。
6. yoga []
n.
a Hindu philosophy which teaches control of the mind,
senses and body in order to reach union with God, a system of exercises
for the body and control of breathing for those practicing yoga or wanting
to become fitter瑜伽：She swam often and her trim body was well-
disciplined with daily Yoga exercises.她经常游泳，并因每天练瑜枷功锻炼自己
而始终保持着婀娜轻盈的身材。
7. ongoing []
adj.
continuing or continuing to develop继续进行的；不
断前进〔发展〕中的：The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age
Concern’s ongoing work in this area.报告中提出的问题与“关心老人”组
织在这方面正在做的工作有直接的关系。
8. discrete []
adj.
a) separate; having a clear independent shape or
form分离的，不相关联的：The picture consists of a lot of discrete spots
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of color.这幅画由许多不相连的色点组成。
9. mundane []
adj.
ordinary and uninteresting, with nothing exciting or
unusual in it平凡的，平淡的：It was hard to return to mundane matters
after such excitement.经验过这种紧张的情形，很难再回来做例行的事务。
10. demon []
n.
an evil spirit恶魔,恶鬼,鬼：He claimed to be able to cast
out demons.他自称能驱魔。
11. relinquish []
v.
to give up (power, position, a claim, etc.) （尤指
不情愿地）放弃：They will never voluntarily relinquish their
independence.他们绝对不会自动放弃独立。
12. stigma []
n.
a feeling of shame or dishonor耻辱的标记，瑕疵：Her
behavior will leave a stigma on her family.她的行为将给她的家庭留下污名。
13. approach []
n.
a) way of dealing with a person or thing(处理问题、
完成任务的)方法，方式；手段；步骤：His approaches to the problem are
wrong.他处理这个问题的方法是错误的。b) a request from someone,
asking you to do something for them接洽，要求：They made a direct
approach to the minister of education.他们直接向教育部长提出了要求。
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14. precedence []
n.
the condition of being dealt with before other
things or of being considered more important than other things优先；
领先于…的权利；优先权：The guests were seated strictly in order of
precedence.客人严格按照地位高低就座。
15. initiative []
n.
the ability to make decisions and take actions
without asking for the help or advice of others主动性，首创精神：In
the absence of my commanding officer, I acted on my own initiative.指
挥官不在场，我主动见机行事。
16. formulate []
v.
a) to invent and prepare (a plan, suggestion,
theory, etc.) 构想出，规划：He formulated a plan of attack.他制定了进
攻计划。b) to illustrate carefully and exactly确切地阐述：He took care
to formulate his reply very clearly.他字斟句酌，清楚地做了回答。
17. proportional []
adj.
in the correct relation (to other things) 比
例的，成比例的：The dwarf’s long arms were not proportional to
his height.那侏儒的长臂与他的身高不成比例。
18. therapy []
n.
the treatment of illness of the mind or body, especially
drugs or operations治疗，疗法：Self-help is an important element in
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therapy for the handicapped.伤残人士在治疗中，自助自立是个重要因素。
19. prior []
adj.
a) coming or planned before优先的；在前的；较早的：I
have a prior engagement at five.我已经先有一个在五点钟的约会。b) a
person’s right to something which is considered more important有优先
权的：His own children have a prior claim to the business.他的孩子对这项
生意有优先索赔权。
20. pitfall []
n.
a) a mistake that may easily be made, a problem or
difficulty意想不到的困难；易犯的错误：Several pitfalls remain in the way
of an agreement.在达成协议的进程中还有几个隐藏的困难。b) a trap used
to catch animals陷阱：The wolf was caught in a pitfall.那只狼是利用陷阱
捉到的。
21. complacency []
n.
a feeling of calm satisfaction with one’s
abilities or situation that prevents one from trying harder自满；自
得；自鸣得意：Be modest in learning, for complacency is the enemy
of study.学习要虚心，自满是敌人。
22. strain []
v.
a) to try hard, to make too great efforts尽全力：I strained
my ears, listening for any sound in the silence of the cave.在寂静的洞穴里，
我努力地张开耳朵听周围的动静。b) to injure a muscle or part of your body
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by using it too much or making it work too hard使过度劳累；(因过度劳累
而)拉伤，扭伤，使损伤：He strained his muscle in the match.他在那次比赛
中拉伤了肌肉。
23. correspondence []
n.
a) the act of exchanging letters; the
letters exchanged between people信件，函件，来往信件，往来书
信：The library bought all the correspondences between the
President and his wife.图书馆购买了总统和他妻子之间的所有通信。
b) a relationship or connection between two or more ideas or
facts一致，相似，相关：There are many correspondences
between the two plays.这两个剧本有很多相似之处。
24. cumulative []
adj.
increasing steadily in amount or degree
by one addition after another累积的，渐增的：This drug has a
cumulative effect.这种药有渐增的效力。Scientific knowledge is
cumulative.科学知识是积累起来的。
25. livelihood []
n.
the way one earns money to live on生计，谋生之
道：Appropriate arrangements will be made for their work and
livelihood.他们的工作和生活会得到妥善安排。
26. pertinent []
adj.
relevant; to the point有关的；中肯的；恰当的；
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