阅读词汇附中英文注释(二)

    illustrate——To provide （a publication） with explanatory or decorative features图解=picture To make a visible representation of展示

    identify——To ascertain the origin， nature， or definitive characteristics of确认=spot To detect or discern， especially visually； spy辩认

    jolt——To disturb suddenly and severely； stun震惊=shock Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent， unexpected blow.震惊

    myth——A fictitious story， person， or thing传说=legend An unverified story handed down from earlier times， especially one popularly believed to be historical传说

    noxious——Harmful to living things； injurious to health有害的=harmful

    narrate——To give an account or a description叙述或描绘=recount To narrate the facts or particulars of详细叙述

    over taxed——税收过高的=heavily burdened负担沉重的

    outbreak——A sudden increase突然发生=beginning The act or process of bringing or being broughtsintosbeing； a start开端

    originate——To comesintosbeing； start出现；开始=initial， genesis， pioneer

    To bringsintosbeing； create创造=invent，

    puncture—— To pierce with a pointed object刺用带尖的物体穿透=pierce

    quaint—— Odd， especially in an old-fashioned way离奇的=odd， bizarre Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance； odd古怪的

    protrude—— To jut out； project突出；伸出=project To extend forward or out； jut out突出

    prospect—— Something expected； a possibility期待被期望的某物；可能性=possibility

    prosperity—— The condition of being prosperous繁荣=wealth The state of being rich； affluence富裕

    proponent—— One who argues in support of something； an advocate倡导者=supporter