1、1高考真题熟词生义大荟萃一词多义的现象普遍存在,一个单词在不同的语境中有不同的含义。学生对于一些熟悉单词的生僻含义,或者一些多义词在文章中的合适含义,往往较难把握,因此造成阅读困难甚至理解偏差。1. pick up【真题原文】Dont forget to stop by Pacific Science Centers Store while you are here to pick up a wonderful science activity or souvenir to remember your visit. (2017 全国 I 卷阅读 A 篇)【词义解释】pick up 常用词义为“
2、捡起,(用车)接人”。本句中的pick up 后接两个并列的宾语“a wonderful science activity”和“souvenir”。“pick up”与“a wonderful science activity”搭配时可理解为“to join in, to participate(参加)”;与“a wonderful souvenir”搭配时则意为“to buy sth. (挑选/购买)”。【参考译文】不要忘记到太平洋科学中心商场停留一下,在这里你可以参加一个精彩的科学活动和选购一件精美的纪念品,以纪念你的到访。2. feed【真题原文】 Our exhibits will f
3、eed your mind, but what about your body? (2017 全国 I 卷阅读 A 篇)2【词义解释】feed 常见词义为“喂养,饲养 ”,本句中的 feed 则理解为“to satisfy a need, desire, ect. and keep it strong(满足)”。【参考翻译】我们的展品可以使你的心灵充实,但你的身体呢?3. special【真题原文】Our caf offers a complete menu of lunch and snack options, in addition to seasonal specials. (2017
4、全国 I 卷阅读 A 篇)【词义解释】special 常用作形容词,意为“特别的”。在本句中,special 用作名词,意为“a dish that is not normally available or is made for a particular purpose(特色菜)”。【参考译文】除了季节性的特色菜,我们的咖啡馆还供应菜式齐全的午餐和零食,任君选择。4. work【真题原文】Trying to help injured, displaced or sick creatures can be heartbreaking; survival is never certain. Ho
5、wever, when it works, it is simply beautiful. (2017 全国 I 卷阅读 B 篇)3【词义解释】work 常用意思为“ 工作”,此句中的 work 理解为“to be effective or successful(有效;成功)”。【参考译文】试图去帮助受伤的、流离失所的或者病弱的动物可能是令人心碎的;(能否)活下来是不确定的。但是,当成功活下来时,活着就是很美好的。5. carrier【真题原文】When I arrived, I saw a 2-to 3-week-old owl. It had already been placed in
6、a carrier for safety. (2017 全国 I 卷阅读 B 篇)【词义解释】carrier 常见意为“ 运输工具,运送者” ,此句中的 carrier理解为“a temporary shelter or a rough nest(临时庇护处或简易的窝)”。【参考译文】当我到达时,我看到一只两三周大的猫头鹰。为安全起见,它已经被安置到一个临时庇护处了。6. anchor【真题原文】My next work was to construct a nest and anchor it in a tree. (2017 全国 I 卷阅读 B 篇)4【词义解释】anchor 常见词义为
7、“n. 锚;v. 抛锚”。本句的 anchor 意为“to make something or someone stay in one position by fastening him, her, or it firmly(把固定)”。【参考译文】我的下一步工作就是建一个鸟巢,并把它安放在一棵树上。【小试牛刀】我们用绳子把自己固定在岩石上。We _ ourselves to the rocks with a rope.7. rest【真题原文】Then lay the tube in place so that one end rests all the way in the cup and
8、 the rest of the line runs upand outthe side of the hole. (2017 全国 I 卷阅读 D 篇)【词义解释】rest 常用含 义为“v. to creates the opportunity for sth. to happen(使能够,促使)”。【参考译文】它(地铁)在地下延伸七公里,并使得人们在上下班时可以避开地面公路的严重的拥堵。20. delicious【真题原文】This delicious tour goes through the city on its way to Treasure Island where we will stop at the famous Winery SF. (2017 全国III 卷阅读 A 篇)