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title: 英语笔记 5.28
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# 英语笔记 5.28

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pessimistic  
adj. 悲观的

reception  
n. 接受、接纳；反应

The bridal suite was prepared for the r**eception** of the honeymooners.  
新婚套间已准备好以接待度蜜月的人。

His talk was given an enthusiastic r**eception**.  
他的讲话受到热烈的欢迎。

The police **appealed to** the crowd not to panic.  
警方向群众呼吁不要惊慌。

As university campuses become increasingly multiethnic, they **offer a glimpse of** the conflicts society will face tomorrow.  
大学校园种族群体日趋多样化，使人们初步感受到未来社会面临的诸多冲突。

receive a ... reception  
得到...的反响

glare  
v. 怒目而视

limp  
adj. 柔软的；无力的  
v. 一瘸一拐地走

reap the harvest  
得到或好或坏的收获

profound  
adj. 深刻的、沉重的

lump in throat  
哽咽

weep  
n. & v. 流泪、哭泣

The third act **limps** badly.  
第三幕演得拖拖拉拉。

illustrate  
v. 插图；（用示例﹑ 图表等）说明, 阐明

by means of  
用...办法

mourn  
v. 哀悼

mark out  
划线；标出界限

She **mourned for** her dead child for many years.  
她孩子死了多年, 她仍哀伤不已。

A red sky at night **indicates** fine weather the following day.  
晚霞行千里。

exploit  
v. 利用、剥削

**exploit** a situation for one's own advantage  
趁着形势谋取私利

The **ultilization** of solor power promotes environmental protection.  
太阳能的使用有助于保护环境。