【Day 20】单词笔记
1.slate
noun:
- a type of dark grey stone that splits easily into thin flat layers板岩，石板
e.g. The sea was the color of slate.大海的颜色像石板
- a small thin piece of slate, used for covering roofs石板瓦
e.g. A loose slate had fallen from the roof.
- a list of the candidates in an election候选人名单
e.g. a slate of candidates
verb:
- to criticize somebody/something, especially in a newspaper批评，抨击
e.g. to slate a book/writer
- to plan that something will happen at a particular time in the future预定，计划，安排
e.g. The houses were first slated for demolition five years ago.
- to suggest or choose somebody for a job, position, etc.推举，选定
e.g. He is slated to play the lead in the new musical.
2.hoary
adj:
- very old and well known and therefore no longer interesting陈腐的，老掉牙的，陈旧的
e.g. a hoary old joke
- (especially of hair)grey or white because a person is old灰白的，花白的
e.g. His hair was a hoary white.
3.obituary
noun:
- an article about somebody’s life and achievements, that is printed in a newspaper soon after they have die讣告
e.g. an obituary column/notice
4.morbidity
morbid: adj
- having or expressing a strong interest in sad or unpleasant things, especially disease or death不正常的，病态的
e.g. He had a morbid fascination with blood.
- (medical)connected with disease与疾病有关的
morbidity:noun 病态，不健全，发病，发病率
5.imminent
adj:
- (especially of something unpleasant)likely to happen very soon即将发生的
e.g. the imminent threat of invasion
6.superfluous
adj:
- more than you need or want
= unnecessary
e.g. She gave him a look that made words superfluous.
7.creepy
adj:
- causing an unpleasant feeling of fear or slight horror令人毛骨悚然的，不寒而栗
= scary
e.g. It's kind of creepy down in the cellar!
- strange in a way that makes you feel nervous诡异的，离奇的
= spooky
e.g. What a creepy coincidence.
8.ensemble
noun
- a small group of musicians, dancers or actors who perform together乐团，剧团
e.g. The ensemble is/are based in Lyons.
- a number of things considered as a group全体，整体
- [countable,usually singular]a set of clothes that are worn together全套服装
e.g. A pair of pink shoes completed her striking ensemble.
9.comatose
adj
- deeply unconscious; in a coma昏迷的，不省人事的
- extremely tired and lacking in energy; sleeping deeply困乏的，无精打采的，酣睡的
10.stake
noun:
- a wooden or metal post that is pointed at one end and pushed into the ground in order to support something, mark a particular place, etc.桩，篱笆桩
e.g. Tall plants can be secured by tying them to stakes.
- a wooden post that somebody could be tied to in former times before being burnt to death(=killed by fire)as a punishment火邢柱
e.g. Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake.
- money that somebody invests in a company股份
e.g. a 20% stake in the business
- an important part or share in a business, plan, etc. that is important to you and that you want to be successful重大利益，利害关系
e.g. She has a personal stake in the success of the play.
- something that you risk losing, especially money, when you try to predict the result of a race, game, etc., or when you are involved in an activity that can succeed or fail赌注
e.g. They were playing cards for high stakes
verb:
- to risk money or something important on the result of something打赌
= bet
e.g. She staked her political career on tax reform, and lost.
- to support something with a stake用桩支撑
e.g. The young trees should be staked after planting.
11.oblivious
adj:
- not aware of something不知道，未察觉，未注意
e.g. He drove off, oblivious of the damage he had caused.
obvious:明显的，显然的
12.aberration
noun:
-a fact, an action or a way of behaving that is not usual, and that may be unacceptable脱离常规，反常现象，异常行为
e.g. A childless woman was regarded as an aberration, almost a social outcast.
13.agitator
noun:
-a person who tries to persuade people to take part in political protest煽动者，鼓动着
e.g. a known agitator and troublemaker
14.palpable
adj:
- that is easily noticed by the mind or the senses易于察觉的，明显的
e.g. The tension in the room was almost palpable.
15.apathetic
adj:
- showing no interest or enthusiasm冷漠，淡漠，无动于衷
e.g. The illness made her apathetic and unwilling to meet people.
16.pretentious
adj:
- trying to appear important, intelligent, etc. in order to impress other people; trying to be something that you are not, in order to impress自命不凡的，炫耀的，虚夸的
e.g. It was just an ordinary house—nothing pretentious.
17.exalt
verb:
- to make somebody rise to a higher rank or position, sometimes to one that they do not deserve提拔，提升
e.g. His son was exalted to a high position in the government through family connections.
- to praise somebody/something very much表扬，高度赞扬
e.g. He was exalted as a pillar of the community.
18.snuff
verb:
- to stop a small flame from burning, especially by pressing it between your fingers or covering it with something扑灭，熄灭
= extinguish
- to smell something by breathing in noisily through the nose出声地嗅
e.g.The dogs were snuffing gently at my feet.
noun:
- tobacco in the form of a powder that people take by breathing it into their noses鼻烟
19.forge
verb:
- to put a lot of effort into making something successful or strong so that it will last艰苦干成，努力加强
e.g. They forged a lead in the first 30 minutes of the game.
- to make an illegal copy of something in order to cheat people伪造，假冒
e.g. He's getting good at forging his mother's signature.
- to shape metal by heating it in a fire and hitting it with a hammer; to make an object in this way锻造
- to move forward in a steady but powerful way稳步前进
e.g. He forged through the crowds to the front of the stage.
noun:
- a place where objects are made by heating and shaping pieces of metal, especially one where a blacksmith works铁匠铺
- a large piece of equipment used for heating metals in; a building or part of a factory where this is found锻造炉，锻造车间
20.throes
noun:
- violent pains, especially at the moment of death剧痛
e.g. The creature went into its death throes.
【Day 21】逻辑导图
【Day 22】总结
Classical music has never been far away from us.
It has long history and promoted the development of culture around the world ever. Maybe it just takes a little share in the music culture. But it has the power that make audiences calm and enjoy the phenomenon. It means something that fill others' inner world. We can't dispose it and the pop music can't replace it forever.
I like this report, it aroused my interest in classical music which I always ignored.I think I will try to listen to more classical music, it will relax me and make me immersed.
