Unit 5 Text B
Words & Expressions
——————————————————————————————————————————— truth
n. 1. [C] a fact or principle accepted as true or for which proof exists 真理；事实 [例] the truths of science 科学的真理 [例] God's truths 绝对的真理
2. [U] the true facts 真实（情况）；真相；真实性
[例] the truth of the matter 事情的真相；事情的真实情况 [例] People had doubts about the truth of what he said.
人们对他的话的真实性表示怀疑。
[例] Close inquiry brought out the truth of the murder.
进一步的调查使谋杀案真相大白。
——————————————————————————————————————————— teamwork
n. [U] the ability of a group of people to work together effectively; (work done through) combined effort 集体合作；协力进行的工作
[例] Mutual trust is important in good teamwork.相互信赖在集体协作中很重要。 [例] Teamwork is our only choice if we want to finish this job on time.
如果我们想按时完成这项工作，协作是唯一的选择。
——————————————————————————————————————————— competitive
adj. 1. liking to compete 好竞争的；好强的
[例] She has a very competitive nature. 她生性好强。
2. of, based on, or decided by competition 竞争（竞赛）的；取决于竞争（竞赛）的 [例] competitive games 比赛
[例] Our country employs civil servants through a competitive examination. 我国通过选拔考试招聘公务员。
——————————————————————————————————————————— spirit
n. 1. [C] the part of a person's mind that is able to think and will 心灵；精神 [例] He is troubled in spirit. 他内心苦恼。
[例] Although she has left the world, her spirit will live on forever. 虽然她已离开人世，但是她的精神永驻。
2. (singular) an intention or feeling in the mind; attitude 意向；心情；态度 [例] He didn’t enter into the spirit of the dancing party.
他没有真正尽情地享受舞会的乐趣
[例] They came to the meeting in a spirit of apology. 他们以道歉的心情来参加会议。
——————————————————————————————————————————— wonder
v. want to know something; ask yourself questions about something 想要知道；（心里）捉摸
[例] I wonder why some students are always late for school. 1. [U] a feeling of strangeness, surprise, etc. 惊奇；诧异 [例] look at something in wonder 惊奇地看着某物
[例] They were filled with wonder when they saw the spaceship. [例] It’s no wonder. 这不足为奇。
2. [C] something that causes this feeling, especially a wonderfully made project
奇迹；奇观
[例] do/make wonders 创造奇迹
[例] The Great Wall is one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
——————————————————————————————————————————— perfect
adj. of the very best possible kind, degree, or standard 完美的；理想的
[例] This 4-bedroom apartment is perfect for a big family of three generations.
这套四居室的公寓对一个三代同堂的大家庭来说是最理想不过了。 [例] His English is perfect. 他的朗读好极了。
——————————————————————————————————————————— shot
n. 1. [C] a kick, hit, throw, etc. of a ball in an attempt to make a point in a game （球赛中的）射球；投球 [例] Good shot! 好球
2. [C] the action of shooting a weapon or the sound that it makes 射击；枪声 [例] She fired three shots. 她开了3枪。 3. [C] a chance to do something尝试
[例] Let me have a shot at it. 让我试试看。
——————————————————————————————————————————— outstanding
adj. much better than most others; very good 优秀的；显著的；杰出的 [例] Mr. Li is an outstanding electrical engineer.
李先生是一位优秀的电气工程师。 [例] an outstanding writer 杰出的作家
——————————————————————————————————————————— defense
n. (defence BrE) 1. [U] preventing the other team from getting points 防守 [例] effective defense 有效防守
[例] This team is very good at defense. 这支队很擅长防守。 2. [U] the act or process of defending 保卫；防御 [例] the defense of one's country 保卫自己的国家 [例] the art of self-defense 自卫术 [例] the Ministry of Defense 国防部
——————————————————————————————————————————— opponent
n. 1. [C] a person who takes the opposite side in a game, competition, etc.
（比赛、竞争等的）对手；敌手
[例] He defeated his opponent in the election.
[例] His opponent did not stand a chance. 他的对手毫无取胜的机会。 2. [C] a person who opposes something or someone 反对者 [例] He is a firm opponent of the view.
他是这一观点的坚决反对者。
[例] Our policy is open to opponents. 我们的政策对反对者公开。
footwork
n. [U] the use of the feet, especially skillfully in sports, dancing, etc.
（运动、舞蹈等中的）步法；腿脚功夫
[例] Her footwork was so poor that she often stepped on his partner’s toes. [例] You must improve your footwork if you want to play basketball well.
——————————————————————————————————————————— balance
n. 1. [singular; U] a state in which all weights and forces are evenly spread, so as to produce a condition of steadiness 平衡；调和
[例] The boy lost his balance and fell off the ladder.
2. [C] the amount of money that you have in your bank account 余数；结余 [例] My bank balance is large enough for the rest of the month.
v. (cause to) be steady and keep in balance, especially in a difficult position （尤指处境困难时）（使）保持平衡；（使）平稳
[例] The two countries balance in power. 两国势均力敌。
[例] When you learn to ride a bicycle, you must learn to balance yourself.
你学习脚踏车时必须学会保持平衡。
——————————————————————————————————————————— talent
n. 1. [singular; U] (a) special natural ability or skill 天资；天赋；才能 [例] She has a talent for music. 我妹妹有音乐才能。 2. [U] people who have (a) talent 有才能的人；天才 [例] This country is facing a loss of talent.
[例] This foreign company is looking for local talent. 这家外资公司正在寻找本地人才。
——————————————————————————————————————————— sign
n. 1. [C] something that shows or points to the presence or likely future existence of a particular condition, fact or quality 迹象；征兆；痕迹
[例] The patient was showing some signs of improvement. 病人有好转的征侯。 [例] Scientists say they can see no signs of life on that planet.
2. [C] a standard mark; something that is seen and represents a generally-known meaning; symbol 标志；标记；告示 [例] a traffic sign 交通标志
[例] In mathematics, a cross is a plus sign. 数学中，十字形是表示相加的符号。
v. 1.write (one's name) on (a written paper), especially for official purposes, to show one's agreement, show that one is the writer, etc. 签（名）；签（字）；署（名） [例] Those who are coming to attend the meeting should sign in. [例] The two countries have just signed a new trade agreement.
2. start to employ or be employed, especially in football, by signing a contract (尤指足球运动中通过签约)（受）雇用 quality
n. 1. [C] something typical of a person or thing;characteristic 特性；品性 [例] He has many good qualities—kindness, hard working and modesty.
2. [U] the degree to which something is excellent; standard of goodness 质；质量 [例] quality control 质检
[例] I’ve bought a pair of shoes of good quality.
新视野英语教程读写教程1教案(Unit 5 Text B)
