外研版高一英语必修一第二章单词详解

1. amusing adj funny and entertaining ? I don't find his jokes at all amusing.

amused

adj if you are amused by something, you think it is funny and you smile or laugh

be amused at/by

? Ellen seemed amused by the whole situation. ? an amused smile/look/expression etc

keep sb amused

? There were puzzles and games to keep the children amused.

amusement with/in amusement to sb's amusement 即学即练：

When Mike was a child, he often ______ himself with his toy. 迈克孩提时经常摆弄玩具取乐。

Much _____ _______ _______, his false beard fell off. 使我感到及其好笑的是， 她的假胡子掉下來了。

2. energetic adj having or needing a lot of energy or determination ? an energetic man

energetic in doing sth ? We need to be more energetic in promoting ourselves abroad. energetically adv 即学即练：

My grandfather is as _____ as a young man and hates sitting around doing nothing all day. A. enthusiastic B. energetic C. talkative D. sensitive --- You are always full of ________. Can you tell me the secret? --- Taking plenty of exercise every day.

A. power B. strength C. force D. energy 3. intelligent adj

an intelligent person has a high level of mental ability and is good at understanding ideas and thinking clearly

? Sontag was once famously described as the most intelligent woman in America.

an intelligent comment, question, conversation etc shows that you have

thought about something carefully and understand it well

? It's impossible to have an intelligent conversation with him.

an intelligent creature is able to think and understand ? Are there intelligent beings on other planets?

intelligence n high/low intelligence

? John showed high intelligence from an early age.

4. nervous adj worried or frightened about something, and unable to relax nervous about

? She was so nervous about her exams that she couldn't sleep.

nervous of

? We were all a bit nervous of him at first (=frightened of him) .

often becoming worried or frightened, and easily upset

? She's a nervous, sensitive child.

nervousness n [U]

? Mike's nervousness showed in his voice.

5. organized adj involving people working together in an effective and well planned way ? Organized groups of citizens are more successful at changing the government's mind.

well/badly/carefully etc organized ? I want to work with a well organized team.

? It will take me a few days to get organized.

organize v to make the necessary arrangements so that an activity can happen effectively

? The course was organized by a training company.

? He doesn't need you to organize his life for him.

organization n

6. patient adj able to wait calmly for a long time or to accept difficulties, people's annoying behaviour etc without becoming angry ? You'll just have to be patient and wait till I'm off the phone.

patient with

? Louise was very patient with me.

patiently adv

? He waited patiently for Katherine to speak.

patience n have little/no patience with sb ? She has no patience with time-wasters.

lose/run out of patience (with sb) 即学即练：

你对我母亲要有耐心--- 她的耳朵越开越背了。

You ‘ll have to ____________ my mother---she’s going rather deaf.

He is a person with strong will and can be patient _______ all kinds of sufferings. A. with B. of C. to D. at 7. serious adj

a serious situation, problem, accident etc is extremely bad or dangerous ? the serious problem of unemployment be serious about

? Is she serious about giving up her job?

I'm serious important and needing a lot of thought or attention

? the serious business of earning a living

serious attention/consideration/thought

seriously adv

take sb/sth seriously

? As a teacher, it's important that the kids take you seriously.

? Something was seriously wrong .

8. shy adj nervous and embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people,

especially people you do not know

? She was very shy with strangers. ? He was too shy to sit by me in class.

9. strict adj expecting people to obey rules or to do what you say

strict about ? This company is very strict about punctuality.

strict with ? The Stuarts are very strict with their children.

? Amy was attractive, although not beautiful in the strictest sense of the word. 即学即练：

Mr.Lu is a teacher who is very strict ______ himself and ______ his work. A. with; in B. with; at C. in; with D. at; in

____________, your opinion isn’t the same as mine.

A. Strict spoken B. Strict speaking C. Strictly spoken D.Strictly speaking. 10. avoid . v to prevent something bad from happening ? It is important to take measures to avoid the risk of fire. avoid doing sth ? The refugees left to avoid getting bombed. 即学即练：

He left the room to avoid _________ to speak to her. A. having B. have C. have D. had

John hurried into the classroom to avoid _________ by his teacher. A. seeing B. see C. to be seen D. being seen 11. hate v to dislike something very much ? He hates his job

hate doing sth ? Paul hates having his picture taken.

hate to do sth ? I hate to see you unhappy.

hate it when ? Pam hates it when Lee calls her at work.

hate sb doing sth

? Jenny's mother hates her staying out late.

hate sb for (doing) sth ? She hated him for being so happy.

I hate to think what/how/where etc

? I hate to think what would have happened if you hadn't called the police. I hate to say it, but.../I hate to tell you this, but... ? I hate to say it, but I was glad when he went home. 即学即练：

---Ken, _________, but your TV is going too loud. ---Oh, I’m sorry. I’ll turn it down right now.

A. I’d like to talk with you. B. I’m really tired of this. C. I hate to say this D. I need your help.

12. completely adv to the greatest degree possible= totally ? I completely forgot that it was his birthday yesterday.

13. immediately adv without delay= at once ? The telephone rang, and he answered it immediately. conj as soon as

? Immediately you begin to speak, he gives you his full attention.

14. appreciate v to understand how serious or important a situation or problem is or what someone's feelings are ? He did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.

appreciate what/how/why ? It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.

used to thank someone in a polite way or to say that you are grateful for something they have done

? I appreciate your concern, but honestly, I'm fine. ? I'd appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.

to understand how good or useful someone or something is ? Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer. 即学即练：

We greatly _______ your timely help. 我们非常感激你们及时的帮忙。

We shall appreciate ________(hear) from you again. 能再次收到你的来信，我们将十分感激。

15. admit v to agree unwillingly that something is true or that someone else is right ? 'Okay, so maybe I was a little bit scared,' Jenny admitted.

admit (that) ? You may not like her, but you have to admit that she's good at her job.

admit to sb (that)