We regret that we are unable to accept telephone orders for personal stationery items. 很遗憾，我们不能接受个人文具用品的电话订购。

pad

n. [C]

1 several sheets of paper fastened together, used for writing or drawing 便笺本；拍纸簿 2 a thick flat object made of cloth or rubber, used to protect or clean sth., or to make sth. more comfortable 垫；衬垫；护垫

album

n.

[C] a book that you put photographs, stamps, etc. in （收存照片、邮票等的）簿，册

proclaim

vt.

(fml.) say publicly or officially that sth. important is true or exists 宣称；宣布；声明 Britain proudly proclaims that it is a nation of animal lovers. 英国自豪地宣称自己是一个爱护动物的国家。

scandal

n.

1 [sing.] a situation that shocks you and makes you angry, esp. one that you think sb. in authority should change （尤指当局本应改变的）令人震惊的事，引起愤慨的事 It is a scandal that a person can be stopped by the police for no reason. 警察竟可以毫无理由地拦人，这很令人震惊。

2 [C] an event in which sb., esp. sb. important, behaves in a bad way that shocks people （尤指牵涉知名人士的）丑闻，丑事

The official got involved in a scandal and was forced to resign weeks later. 那位官员卷入了一桩丑闻，几个星期后被迫辞职。

thrust

v.

(thrust, thrust) push sth. somewhere roughly 猛推；猛塞

She never enjoyed the fame that was thrust on her. 对于强加给她的名声，她从未感到过开心。

proficiency

n.

[U] a good standard of ability and skill 熟练；精通

Evidence of basic proficiency in English is part of the admission requirements. 具备基本的英语技能是入学要求的一部分。

moreover

ad.

(fml.) in addition — used to introduce information that adds to or supports what has previously been said 而且；再者；此外

Moreover, they become more concerned about their health as they grow older. 此外，随着年龄的增长，他们更加关注自己的健康。

evidently

ad.

used for saying that sth. is obviously true 明显地；显然

She should have been here two hours ago, so she‘s evidently decided not to come after all. 她两小时以前就应该到这儿了，所以她显然决定不来了。

Although Miss Smith was evidently not very well, she continued working throughout the summer. 虽然史密斯小姐身体很明显不适，可是她还是坚持工作了一个夏天。

exposure

n.

1 [sing., U] the chance to experience new ideas, ways of life, etc. 接触；体验

Exposure to a second language should take place in elementary school. 孩子们应该从小学就开始接触第二语言。

For as yet unknown reasons, I had come through five years of exposure to a fatal virus without being infected. 由于某种未知的原因，我与一种致命的病毒接触了五年却相安无事，没被感染。

2 [U] when sb. is in a situation where they are not protected from sth. dangerous or unpleasant 暴露

The doctor told Penny that too much exposure to the sun is bad for the skin and may cause cancer. 医生对彭妮说在太阳底下晒太久对皮肤有害，可能会致癌。

adequate

a.

enough in quantity or of a good enough quality for a particular purpose 足够的；充分的；合乎需要的

People accused the governor of failing to take adequate measures which could have prevented the disaster. 人们指责该州长对本来可以避免的灾难没有采取充分的措施。

adequately

ad.

足够地；充分地

Some students are not adequately prepared for higher education. 有的学生没有充分地准备好接受高等教育。

competent

a.

having enough skills or knowledge to do sth. to a satisfactory standard 合格的；能干的 My secretary is perfectly competent, but she doesn‘t have much patience. 我的秘书非常能干，但是她没有多少耐心。

jerk

n.

[C] a sudden quick movement 猛的一动；猝然一动

The old bus started with a jerk, so the passengers shook all of a sudden. 那辆旧的公共汽车猛地一动，车上的乘客都突然摇晃了一下。

jerky

a.

moving roughly with many starts and stops （在行进中）不平稳的，颠簸的

After the bus came to a jerky halt, the passengers got off the bus hurriedly. 公共汽车颠簸着停下来以后，乘客们都匆忙下车了。

function

n.

[C, U] the purpose that sth. has, or the job that sb. or sth. does （事物的）功能，作用；（某人的）职责

One of the chief functions of education is to equip future citizens with their places in

society.教育的主要职能之一是帮助未来的公民在社会上找到自己的位置。 vi.

work or operate in the correct way 正常工作；正常运转

If the Internet stopped functioning, the consequent losses could be measured in tens of billions of dollars. 如果因特网停止运作，由此产生的损失可用数百亿美元来衡量。

span

n.

[C] a period of time between two dates or events （两个日期或事件之间的）时距，期间 Property gained within the span of marriage such as salary is considered jointly owned property. 婚姻存续期间获得的财产，如工资，都视为夫妻共同财产。

The average life span for Americans is now more than 74 years. 美国人的平均寿命现在超过了74年。

scratch

n. [C]

1 (from ~) from a point where nothing has been there, so you have to do everything yourself 从零开始；从头开始；白手起家

It may be the first time in years when you have had to start from scratch making new friends. 这可能是多年来的第一次你不得不从头开始结交新朋友。

2 a thin mark or cut on the surface of sth. or on sb.‘s skin （物件或皮肤上的）刮痕，划痕 The scratch on the watch was almost too minute to see. 手表上的划痕几乎小得看不见。

tune

vt.

1 (also ~ up) make small changes to an engine so that it works as well as possible 调整，调节（发动机）使达到最佳状态

In order to keep drivers safe, mechanics are urged to make sure that car engines are properly tuned up. 为了保证司机的安全，一定要敦促机械师确保汽车发动机已调整好。 2 make small changes to a musical instrument so that it will produce the correct notes 为（乐器）调音，定弦

Someone is coming tomorrow to tune the piano. 明天会有人来给钢琴调音。

adjust

v.

change or move sth. slightly to improve it or make it more suitable for a particular purpose 调整；调节

The figures have been adjusted for inflation. 数据因通货膨胀而作了调整。 vi.

get used to a new situation by changing your ideas or the way you do things 适应 He soon adjusted to army life. 他很快就适应了军队生活。

destination

n.

[C] the place that sb. or sth. is going to 目的地；终点

Not only did he help me find the right bus, he also accompanied me to my destination and paid the entrance fee to the museum. 他不但帮我找到了正确的公车，还陪我到达了目的地，并为我支付了进入博物馆的门票。

precise

a.

exact, clear and correct 精确的；准确的

In preparing scientific reports, a student should explain his findings in precise language. 在准备科学报告时，学生应该用精确的语言来解释他的发现。

beneficial

a.

having a good effect 有利的；有帮助的；有用的

The researcher is attempting to show how parents can have beneficial conversations with their children. 这位研究者正试图示范父母可以如何跟他们的孩子展开有益的对话。

asset

n.

1 [C] a major benefit 有利条件；长处

Knowing a foreign language is an important skill, a major social and business asset that will bring new life to the worlds of travel and entertainment. 懂外语是一门重要的技能，是促进社交和商贸的一个有利条件，它会给旅游和娱乐业带来新的生机。

2 [C, usu. pl.] the things that a company owns, that can be sold to pay debts 资产；财产 In addition to the money in a bank account, my assets include my house, my car, and my furniture. 除了银行账户里的钱以外，我的资产还包括房子、车子和家具。