托福语境词汇解析
托福考试复习过程中,词汇的积累也是大家重点关注的问题。对于一些语境词汇,大家要了解其在文章中的意思,这些词汇往往在文章中有着重要的意思。今天网站也为大家整理了比较重点的词汇,在这里为大家进行详细的解析。
来源:新东方 郑尉
新托福之TPO阅读重点单词语境记忆2
第二篇 the origins of theater
Speculation 思索;推测;投机
There was widespread speculation that she was going to resign. 人人纷纷推测她将辞职。
He made his money in property speculation. 他靠地产投机发了财。
Concrete 具体的;混凝土
We should make a concrete analysis of each specific question. 对于每个具体问题要进行具体分析。
The front of the house was faced with concrete. 房屋正面涂着一层混凝土。
Myth 神话;杜撰出来的人和事
Nobody believes in the myth about human beings becoming immortals. 谁也不相信人能成仙的神话。
The story is a pure myth. 这故事纯属虚构。
Rite 仪式
Alexander wore black for the rite. 亚历山大穿黑衣服参加了那个仪式。
Ritual 仪式;典礼
Many of the tribe's customs and rituals are as old as the hills.这部落的许多风俗、仪式都极其古老。(as old as the hills古老)
They were there to take part in a ritual act of concord. 他们在此参加这个友好的仪式。(concord和谐)
Perceive 察觉;注意到
She has perceived the danger. 她已察觉到危险了。
We can perceive his sorrow by the looks on his face. 我们从他的表情中察觉出悲伤。
Summarize 概括
He summarized the book in ten pages. 他用十页概括了这本书。
To summarize, simplicity is the best art. 总之,简洁是最好的艺术。
I will summarize what I have done. 我将概述我所做的事情。
Supernatural 超自然的;超自然的现象
Ghosts and evil spirits are supernatural. 幽灵和恶鬼都是超自然的。
I don't believe in the supernatural. 我不相信超自然现象。
Pantomime 哑剧;童话剧
The actor is skilled in pantomime. 这个演员擅长表演哑剧。
The audience roared with laugher at the pantomime. 观众被哑剧逗得哈哈大笑。(roar大笑)
The children were very excited by the pantomime. 孩子看了童话剧非常兴奋。
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