和谐英语

上外版大学英语写作精选例文(2)

2007-11-03来源:

    NEW WORDS

    single-handed a & ad. (done) by one person alone 单独的(地)

    adventure n.  冒险(活动)

    solo a.  single-handed 单独的

    transatlantic a.  crossing the Atlantic Ocean 横度大西洋

    lung n.  part of the body with which one breathes 肺

    cancer n.  癌

    determined a.  with one's mind firmly made up 下定了决心的

    determine v.

    determination n.

    retire vi. stop working at one's job(because of age)  退休

    voyage n.  sea journey 航海;航行

    route n.  way from one place to another 路线

    clipper n.  快速帆船

    crew n.  group of people who work together on a ship or aeroplane  全体船员;全体乘务员

    steer vt. make (esp. a boat or road vehicle) go in a particular direction 为……撑舵

    device n.  a piece of equipment 设备;装置

    steering device n.  操舵装置

    damage vt. cause harm or injury to 损坏ad.harm, injury  损坏

    gale n.  very strong wind 大风

    cover vt. travel (a certain distance) 行过(一段距离)

    previously ad. before 以前