万年一更,Chapter II Part One 部分新词如下
1. manifold [ˈmænɪfəʊld] adj. (formal) many; of many different types 多的;多种多样的;许多种类的;
2. twofold [ˈtuːfəʊld] adj. (formal) consisting of two parts 由两部分组成的;有两部分的;
3. cosmological [ˌkɒzməˈlɒdʒɪkl] adj. pertaining to the branch of philosophy dealing with the elements and laws and especially the characteristics of the universe such as space and time and causality ([kɔːˈzæləti] 因果关系) 宇宙论的;宇宙哲学的;
4. inherent [ɪnˈherənt; ɪnˈhɪərənt] adj. (in sb/sth) that is a basic or permanent part of sb/sth and that cannot be removed 固有的;内在的SYN intrinsic;
5. treatise [ˈtriːtɪs] n. ~ (on sth) a long and serious piece of writing on a particular subject (专题)论文;
6. rite [raɪt] n. a ceremony performed by a particular group of people, often for religious purposes (宗教等的)仪式,典礼;
7. graduation n. arrangements in degrees and ranks 分类;
8. manifest [ˈmænɪfest] adj.~ (to sb) (in sth) | ~ (in sth) (formal) easy to see or understand 明显的;显而易见的; SYN clear;
9. serene /səˈriːn/ adj. calm and peaceful 平静的;宁静的;安详的
10. astray [əˈstreɪ] adv. to go in the wrong direction or to have the wrong result 走错方向;误入歧途;
11. introspection [ˌɪntrəˈspekʃn] n. the careful examination of your own thoughts, feelings and reasons for behaving in a particular way 内省;反省;
12. ameliorate [əˈmiːliəreɪt] v. (formal) to make sth better 改善;改进;改良;
13. susceptive [sə'septɪv] adj.→ same as receptive
14. prosper [ˈprɒspə(r)] v. to develop in a successful way; to be successful, especially in making money 繁荣;兴旺;成功;发达;SYN thrive;
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