牛津版高一英语模块二Unit 1单词讲解1.puzzledadj. I was puzzled how to deal with the situation.* puzzling It’s a puzzling question to me.* puzzle 1）Vt. This sentence puzzles me.He puzzled his brain all day over the problem, but didn’t solve it.2）n. It’s quite a puzzle to us how he did that.I am in a puzzle. (= I am puzzled / at a loss.)2.searchv. * search sth. for sth.The police searched the house for the stolen ring.* search (through) sp for sth.He searched through all the drawers for the key.* search for sthI have been searching for the same kind of shoes as these.n.* The search for the missing men was given up.* in search of: He went to Paris in search of a better life.* make a search for3.witnessn. witness to/of sth The police found the witness to the murder case.v.witness sth Did you witness the accident?witness to doing sth / sth.He witnessed to having seen the man entering the room.He witnessed (to)the truth of my statement.4.researchn.［U］［C］research on/into sthHe was doing/making research on the subject in Roman history.Please carry out a research into the causes of the plane crash.v. research into/on sthThey have been researching into the subject these days.5.frighteningadj. He spoke in a frightening manner（样子）.* frightened adj.The child stared at the man with frightened eyes.The frightened girl was speechless.She was very frightened to（做--- 而害怕）look down from the top of the building.The boy was frightened that（对----感到害怕）he would get lost.* frighten Vt.The sudden noise frightened us.The little girl was frightened by/at the big dog.The dog frightened the thief away.* fright n.get/ have a frightThe dog barked and gave him a fright.6.possibilityn ［U］可能性，可实现性（a possibility）possibility of sth; possibility thatthe possibility of successIs there any possibility that he will be elected chairman?［C］可能发生的事His retirement（退休）is a possibility.* possible adjIt’s possible for sb to do sth It’s possible for him to solve the problem.It’s possible that It’s possible that his illness will get worse.as + adj. / adv. as possible Read as many books as possible.if possible Send it by air mail if possible.* possibly adv.7.murdern.［U］谋杀，凶杀Murder will out.（谚）纸里包不住火［C］凶杀案There were three murders in one month.* get away with murder逍遥法外Vt. The deranged（精神错乱的）man murdered two innocent（无辜的）children.* murderer杀人犯The murderer was sentenced to death .murderess女杀人犯(actor, actress; waiter, waitress; prince, princess)8.evidencen. ［U］evidence of sth ; evidence that ; evidence to do sthDo you have any evidence of his innocence?There is no evidence that he is guilty.(= There is no evidence of his being guilty.)We have enough evidence to prove him innocent.* provide evidence * gather evidence *dig up evidence 9.progressn.［U］You have made great/much/rapid progress in speaking English.The game is still in progress.Vi.We are now progressing steadily（稳当地）with our work.You have progressed quickly in maths.10.disappointedadj.be disappointed at/about/with/in sb/sthShe looked disappointed.I was disappointed at the result.be disappointed thatI was disappointed that our team had lost the game.be disappointed to do sthHe was disappointed to hear the news.* disappointing adj.* disappoint Vt. 使失望（opp. encourage）His behavior disappointed me.The accident disappointed our plans.* disappointment n.［U］失望，扫兴in disappointment失望地［C］令人失望的事You are a disappointment.* to one’s disappointment令人失望的是To my/our disappointment, the picnic was postponed.11.wildadj.wild animalsa wild hilla wild manShe was wild with excitement.She is wild about skiing.The weather will grow wild（变恶劣）tomorrow.make a wild guess 胡乱猜想* go wild狂怒，狂喜，狂热* run wild （植物）到处蔓延为所欲为She allow her children to run wild.* the wilds荒地*wildly adv.12.similaradj.be similar to stYour views on education are similar to mine.Our cars are similar only in color.* similarly adv.* similarity n.13.supportVt. support sb/sthThe bench won’t support four people.Tom was supported by his friends on either side.I don’t support his opinion that the meeting should be put off.He has a large family to support.I will support myself after graduation from college.His wife supported him when he was depressed（情绪沮丧的）.I can’t support (= can’t bear, can’t stand) what he said.n.The table has three supports.Father is the chief support of my family.The President has lost the support of the nation.* in support of 为了支持/拥护* supporter n. 拥护者，支持者14.existencen. [U] Do you believe in the existence of God?* come into existence 产生，成立This new country came into existence in 1951.* in existence 现存的This is the oldest wooden building in existence. * exist vi. 存在，实际上有（无进行时）Don’t be silly. Such a thing doesn’t exist.* existent adj.存在的，现存的责任编辑崔征。