|<1>cassette |n. |[C] |盒式磁带
| | | |an audio cassette |录音带
| | | |a cassette player |放音机；放像机
| |<2>edition |n. |[C] the copies of a book, newspaper, etc. that are published and printed at the same time |（书、报等的）版次；版本
| | | |I've ordered the paperback edition of the dictionary. |我已订购了这本词典的平装本。
| | | |Electronic editions of the novel can be found online. |那小说的电子版可以在网找到。
|@ |<3>tutor |n. |[C] a college or private teacher |导师；家庭教师
| | | |His parents employed a tutor for him instead of sending him to school. |他父母没送他去上学，而是给他请了一位家庭教师。
| | | |His tutor encouraged him to read widely. |他的导师鼓励他广泛阅读。
| |<4>feedback |n. |[U] advice, criticism, etc. about how successful or useful sth. is |反映；反馈
| | | |We are waiting for feedback from the students' parents on the new scheme for buying schoolbooks. |我们正在等待学生家长对购买教材新计划的反馈信息。
| | | |The feedback from the customers is very positive. |从客户那里收到的反馈信息是令人乐观的。
|@ |<5>via |prep. |1. by means of |通过；凭借
| | | |The news program came to us via satellite. |新闻节目是经卫星传送到我们这儿的。
| | | |The news reached me via my aunt. |这消息是通过我姑妈传到我这里的
| | | |2. through a place |经；经由
| | | |He went to New York via Rome. |他经由罗马到纽约。
| | | |We flew home via Shanghai. |我们经上海飞回家。
| |<6>semiconductor |n. |[C] |半导体
| | | |Semiconductors are used for making integrated circuits and computers. 半导体用于制造集成电路和计算机。
|@ |<7>transmit|vt. |1. send out an electronic signal such as a radio or television signal |播送；传送
| | | |Fiber-optic cables will transmit electronic signals. |光纤电缆能传送电子信号。
| | | |The survivors of the shipwreck transmitted a distress signal every hour. |失事船只的幸存者每小时发出一次求救信号。
| | | |2. spread a disease from one person to another |传染；传播
| | | |It is a sexually transmitted disease. |它是一种性传播疾病。
| |<8> <em>fiber-optic</em> |a. |(BrE ibre-optic) |光学纤维的
| | | |A superhighway uses digital and fiber-optic technology to provide new telecommunications links. |信息高速公路使用数字和光纤技术提供新的远程通信连接。
| |<9>carrier |n. |1. [C] a thing that carries sth. |运送工具，载体
| | | |This kind of cable is not an efficient carrier of information. |这种电缆不是一种很高效的信息载体。
| | | |Carrier-based planes refer to those that can take off and land on an aircraft carrier. |舰载机指的是那些可以在航空母舰上起飞和降落的飞机。
| | | |2. [C] sb. who passes a disease to other people, esp. without being affected by it themselves |（病毒）携带者，带菌者
| | | |Over 12,000 people have died of AIDS in San Francisco alone, and right now there are more than 28,000 HIV carriers. |仅旧金山就有12,000多人死于艾滋病，现在还有28,000多名艾滋病病毒携带者。
| | | |The doctor estimates that as many as 1 in every 7 of the community is a carrier of the defective gene. |这位医生估计该社区每七人中有一人是缺陷基因携带者。
| |<10>laser |n. |[C] |激光
| | | |a laser printer |激光打印机
| | | |Lasers are used for cutting hard substances such as metal and for performing delicate surgical operations. |激光被用来切割金属类的坚硬物质和进行高难度的精细手术。
|@ |<11>hence |ad. |for this reason; therefore |因此，所以
| | | |A better working environment improves people's performance, and hence productivity. |好的工作环境能改善人的表现，从而提高生产率。
| | | |Microwaves have got cheaper and hence more people can afford them. |微波炉已降了价，因此更多的人能买得起了。
| |<12>format |n. |1. [C] the way in which data is stored or held for processing by a computer |格式
| | | |a computer |格式
| | | |electronic format |电子版式
| | | |2. [C] a pattern, plan or arrangement |样式；计划；安排
| | | |We'll produce the leaflet in large and small formats. |我们将把传单印成大小两种样式。
| | | |There is no set format for these weekly meetings. |这些每周举行的会议没有固定的模式。
| |<13>audio |a. |relating to sound that is recorded and for broadcast |声音的；音频的
| | | |She recorded audio tapes of books for blind people. |她为盲人把书的内容录成录音磁带。
| | | |He demonstrated how audio signals could be transmitted without distortion. |他演示了如何能不失真地转送音频信号。
|@ |<14>file |n. |1. [C] a set of information stored in a computer |（计算机）文件；文档
| | | |Every file on the same disk must have a different name. |同一磁盘上的每一个文件必须有一个不同的文件名。
| | | |I'm going to save this file. |我准备把这文件保存起来
| | | |2. [C] written records that are kept about a particular person or subject |档案
| | | |Your application will be kept on file. |您的申请将会存档。
| | | |We keep a file on each student's progress. |我们对每个学生的进展都存档。
| |<15>dose |n. |[C] a measured amount of a medicine |（药的）一剂；一服
| | | |He was not able to sleep without heavy doses of sleeping pills. |他不服大剂量的安眠药就无法入睡。
| | | |The label on the bottle says the dose is three of the pills with every meal. |瓶子上的标签说，用量是每餐服用3粒药丸。
| |<16>blade |n. |[C] the cutting part of a knife |刀片；刀刃
| | | |This blade needs sharpening. |这个刀片需要磨一下。
|▲ |<17>wield |vt. |hold a weapon or tool and use it |挥动；使用
| | | |She was confronted by a man wielding a handgun. |她被一个挥舞着手枪的男子拦住了。
| | | |They rushed at him, wielding their knives. |他们挥着小刀向他冲过来。
| |<18>keyboard |n. |[C] the set of keys on a computer or typewriter |键盘
| | | |The new model of word processor has a smaller keyboard. |新型的文字处理机键盘更小。
| | | |The pianist sat down at the keyboard and began to play. |钢琴家坐在钢琴前开始演奏。
| |<19>correspondent |n. |[C] sb. who writes reports for a newspaper, TV, etc. |记者；通讯员
| | | |a war correspondent |战地记者
| | | |He is our correspondent in Beijing. |他是本报驻北京记者。
| |<20>specialize |vi. |(BrE specialise) (~ in) limit all or most of one's study, business, etc. to a particular subject or area |专攻；专门研究；专门从事
| | | |This shop specializes in chocolate. |这家商店专门经销巧克力。
| | | |We went to a restaurant that specializes in Italian food. |我们去了一家专门做意大利菜的餐馆。
| |<21>era |n. |[C] a period of time that is marked by particular events or stages of development |时代，时期
| | | |The treaty marks the dawn of a new era in East-West relations. |这条约标志着东西方关系的一个新时代到来了。
| | | |Some said it was the end of an era. |有人说这是一个时代的终结。
| |<22> <em>high technology</em> |n. |[U] |高新技术
| | | |Norway has also made an international impact as a high-technology country. |挪威作为一个高新技术的国家在世界上也有重大影响。
| | | |Last year less of the money went into high-technology companies. |去年更少的钱投入高新技术公司。
| |<23>vacuum |n. |1. [sing.] a situation in which sth. is missing |真空般的状态
| | | |His resignation has left a political vacuum at the head of the party. |他辞职后，该党领袖空缺，留下了一个政治真空。
| | | |Her death left a vacuum in his life. |她的去世使他的生活变得空虚。
| | | |2. [C] a space that is completely empty of all gas |真空
| | | |Nothing can live in a vacuum. |任何生命都不能在真空中生存。
| | | |Sound waves cannot travel through a vacuum. |声波在真空中无法传播。
| |<24>synthetic |a. |artiicial |人造的；合成的
| | | |This synthetic dress material does not crush. |这种合成纤维衣料不会皱。
| | | |Synthetic rubber has substituted natural rubber in many fields. |合成橡胶在许多领域取代了天然橡胶。
|@ |<25>crucial |a. |very important |至关重要的，关键的
| | | |The next game is crucial. If we lose it, we will lose the match. |下一场比赛十分关键。如果输了，就输掉了整个比赛。
| | | |It is crucial that the problem be tackled immediately. |关键是马上着手处理这个问题。
| |<26>postman |n. |[C] sb. whose job is to collect and deliver letters |邮递员
| | | |Has the postman come this morning? |今天上午邮递员来过没有？
| | | |If it is the postman, introduce them; let him know this man represents no threat. |如果是邮递员，向他们介绍一下，让他知道这个人不会构成威胁。
|@ |<27>correspondence |n. |1. [U] letters, esp. business ones |信件
| | | |Any further correspondence should be sent to my new address. |以后的来信请寄往我的新地址。
| | | |He found her letter at the bottom of a piece of business correspondence. |他在一封商业信函底下找到了她的来信。
| | | |2. [U] the process of sending and receiving letters |通信
| | | |He has kept up a correspondence with his teacher since graduation. |他毕业后一直与他的老师保持着通信联系。
| | | |Her correspondence with Jim lasted many years. |她和吉姆的通信持续了许多年。
| |<28>diagram |n. |[C] a drawing that explains sth. that is difficult to understand |图解；示意图
| | | |The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart. |老师画了张示意图，说明血液如何流过心脏。
| | | |The book has diagrams showing the parts of a car engine. |这本书有一些示意图，说明汽车发动机的部件。
|@ |<29>portion |n. |[C] a part of sth. |一部分
| | | |A large portion of the company's profits goes straight back into new projects. |公司利润的一大部分又直接投入到新的项目中。
| | | |The computer factory represents only a small portion of the company's business. |计算机工厂只是该公司业务的一小部分。
|@ |<30>insure |vt. |(BrE ensure) make certain that sth. will happen |保证，担保
| | | |The airline is taking further steps to insure public safety on its aircraft. |航空公司正采取进一步的措施以保证其飞机上乘客的安全。
| | | |Please insure that lights are switched off before you leave the building. |请确保你离开大楼时所有的灯都已关掉
| | |v. |arrange insurance for sth. |给...保险；投保
| | | |This silver's very valuable—you should insure it. |这块银牌非常贵重，你应该给它投保。
| | | |All our household goods are insured against accidental damage. |我家所有的物品都投了意外损失险。
| |<31>terminal |n. |1. [C] computer equipment connected to a computer system |计算机终端
| | | |The data will be fed into a computer terminal. |这些资料将被输入计算机终端。
| | | |2. [C] a building where people wait to get onto planes, buses, or ships or where goods are loaded |候机楼；终点站；码头
| | | |The new air terminal is very large and well-designed. |新的候机楼很大，设计得很好。
| | | |Your flight to Shanghai will leave from Terminal 4. |你去上海的航班将在4号航站出发。
| |<32>typewriter |n. |[C] a machine with keys for printing letters on a piece of paper |打字机
| | | |We don't have a computer and have only recently bought an electric typewriter. |我们没有计算机，最近才买了一台电动打字机。
| | | |From somewhere distant he heard the clatter of a typewriter. |他听到从远处某个地方传来打字机嗒嗒的打字声。
| |<33>librarian |n. |[C] sb. who works in a library |图书管理员
| | | |She asked the librarian to reserve the book for her. |她请图书管理员为她保留该书。
| | | |Ask a librarian to help you find what you need. |叫图书管理员帮助你找到你需要的东西。
<TITLE>Phrases and Expressions</TITLE>
||<34>play a leading/major/key role |be important in making changes happen |起主要/关键作用
| | |Parents play a key role in the formation of their children's character. |父母在孩子的性格形成中起着关键作用。
| | |Teacher should play a leading role in teaching reform. |教师应该在教学改革中发挥主导作用。
||<35>come up with |produce or provide sth. |拿出；提供
| | |She came up with some pictures taken by her father. |她拿出一些她父亲拍的照片。
| | |We wanted to buy the house but we couldn't come up with the cash. |我们想买那房子，可是我们拿不出钱。
||<36>in the hands of sb. /in sb.'s hands |being dealt with by sb. |由某人负责；由某人处理
| | |The matter is now in the hands of my lawyer. |这件事已在我的律师的控制之下。
| | |At that time, the castle was in the hands of their enemy. |那时城堡还在他们的敌人手里。
||<37>take steps to do sth. |take action to do sth. |采取措施做某事
| | |Immediate steps should be taken to put an end to the spread of the disease. |应立即采取措施制止这种疾病的传播。
| | |The authorities are taking steps to curb the currency devaluation. |当局正采取措施控制货币的贬值。
<TITLE>Proper Names</TITLE>
||<38> <em>Beauty and the Beast</em> | |《美女与野兽》（电影名）
||<39>Jeffrey Chester | |杰弗里·切斯特
||<40>the Center for Media Education | |大众媒介教育中心
||<41>Berkeley | |伯克利（美国加利福尼亚州西部城市）
||<42>California | |加利福尼亚
||<43>Community Memory Project | |社区存储器项目
||<44>Santa Monica | |圣莫尼卡（美国加利福尼亚州南部城市） |