英语专业四级阅读理解练 第30期

词汇讲解

1.   erupt 爆发

An active volcano may erupt at any time. 
活火山随时可能喷发。

It's many years since Mount Vesuvius last erupted. 
维苏威火山上一次爆发至今已有很多年了.

2.    paternity 父系,父系后裔

He appeared, surrounded by his numerous progeny. 
他出现时，子女前呼后拥不计其数。

The Earth is only one of the numerous planets in the universe. 
地球只是宇宙中众多星球中的一个。

3.  revolutionize  鼓吹革命,大事改革

She cares nothing about the condemnations of her action. 
她对别人对她行为的多方谴责一点也不在乎。

He was found guilty and sentenced to condemnation. 
他被发现有罪，并且被定了罪。

4.   calculate  计算,考虑,计划

The computer has been programmed (to calculate the gross profit margin on all sales). 
计算机已输入了程序指令（以计算各项销售的毛利率）.

The new regulations are deliberately calculated to make cheating impossible. 
新的法规旨在杜绝诈骗行为。