1、Unit1 Tales of the unexplained1. puzzledadj. I was puzzled how to deal with the situation.* puzzling Its a puzzling question to me.* puzzle 1）Vt. This sentence puzzles me. He puzzled his brain all day over the problem, but didnt solve it.2）n. Its quite a puzzle to us how he did that. I am in a puzzl
2、e. (= I am puzzled / at a loss.)2. searchv. * search sth. for sth.The police searched the house for the stolen ring.* search (through) sp for sth.He searched through all the drawers for the key.* search for sthI have been searching for the same kind of shoes as these.n. * The search for the missing
3、men was given up.* in search of: He went to Paris in search of a better life.* make a search for 3. witnessn. witness to/of sthThe police found the witness to the murder case.v.witness sthDid you witness the accident?witness to doing sth / sth. He witnessed to having seen the man entering the room.H
4、e witnessed (to)the truth of my statement.4. researchn. UCresearch on/into sthHe was doing/making research on the subject in Roman history. Please carry out a research into the causes of the plane crash.v. research into/on sthThey have been researching into the subject these days.5. frighteningadj.
5、He spoke in a frightening manner（样子）.* frightenedadj. The child stared at the man with frightened eyes.The frightened girl was speechless.She was very frightened to（做- 而害怕）look down from the top of the building.The boy was frightened that（对-感到害怕）he would get lost.* frightenVt.The sudden noise fright
6、ened us.The little girl was frightened by/at the big dog.The dog frightened the thief away.* fright n.get/ have a frightThe dog barked and gave him a fright.6. possibilityn U可能性，可实现性（a possibility）possibility of sth; possibility thatthe possibility of successIs there any possibility that he will be
7、elected chairman? C可能发生的事His retirement（退休）is a possibility.* possibleadjIts possible for sb to do sthIts possible for him to solve the problem.Its possible thatIts possible that his illness will get worse.as + adj. / adv. as possibleRead as many books as possible.if possibleSend it by air mail if p
8、ossible.* possiblyadv.7. murdern. U谋杀，凶杀Murder will out.（谚）纸里包不住火 C凶杀案There were three murders in one month. * get away with murder逍遥法外Vt. The deranged（精神错乱的）man murdered two innocent（无辜的）children.* murderer 杀人犯The murderer was sentenced to death . murderess女杀人犯(actor, actress; waiter, waitress; pri
9、nce, princess)8. evidencen. U evidence of sth ; evidence that ; evidence to do sthDo you have any evidence of his innocence?There is no evidence that he is guilty.(= There is no evidence of his being guilty.)We have enough evidence to prove him innocent.* provide evidence * gather evidence*dig up ev
10、idence9. progressn. UYou have made great/much/rapid progress in speaking English.The game is still in progress.Vi. We are now progressing steadily（稳当地）with our work.You have progressed quickly in maths.10. disappointedadj. be disappointed at/about/with/in sb/sthShe looked disappointed.I was disappoi
11、nted at the result.be disappointed thatI was disappointed that our team had lost the game.be disappointed to do sthHe was disappointed to hear the news.* disappointing adj.* disappointVt. 使失望（opp. encourage）His behavior disappointed me.The accident disappointed our plans.* disappointment n.U失望，扫兴in
12、disappointment失望地C令人失望的事You are a disappointment.* to ones disappointment令人失望的是To my/our disappointment, the picnic was postponed.11. wildadj. wild animalsa wild hilla wild manShe was wild with excitement.She is wild about skiing.The weather will grow wild（变恶劣）tomorrow.make a wild guess 胡乱猜想* go wil
13、d狂怒，狂喜，狂热* run wild （植物）到处蔓延为所欲为She allow her children to run wild.* the wilds 荒地*wildly adv.12. similaradj. be similar to stYour views on education are similar to mine.Our cars are similar only in color.* similarly adv.* similarity n.13. supportVt. support sb/sthThe bench wont support four people.T
14、om was supported by his friends on either side.I dont support his opinion that the meeting should be put off.He has a large family to support.I will support myself after graduation from college.His wife supported him when he was depressed（情绪沮丧的）.I cant support (= cant bear, cant stand) what he said.
15、n. The table has three supports.Father is the chief support of my family.The President has lost the support of the nation.* in support of 为了支持/拥护* supporter n. 拥护者，支持者14. existencen. U Do you believe in the existence of God?* come into existence 产生，成立 This new country came into existence in 1951.* in existence 现存的This is the oldest wooden building in existence.* existvi. 存在，实际上有 （无进行时）Dont be silly. Such a thing doesnt exist.* existentadj.存在的，现存的.精品资料。欢迎使用。高考资源网w。w-w*k&s%5￥u高考资源网w。w-w*k&s%5￥u