现代大学英语5册生词及修辞解释

College English 5 1. Where do w e go from here? ·words explanation: <1>, substandard: below standard, specifically below a standard established as by law. <2>, massive: substantial; impressive; extensive. <3> assert: state clearly. <4>, unassailable（不容置疑的）: That cannot be successfully denied or contested. <5>, majestic: very good or dignified. <6>, manhood: the state of being human. <7>, grim: sinister(阴险的，灾难性的). <8>, foul: offensive to the senses; revolting(背叛的),disgusting. <9>, personhood: the quality or condition of being an individual person. <10>, homicide: any killing of one human being by another. <11>, strain: exert(运用，发挥),use or tax to the utmost. <12>, manacle: any restraint, fetter(束缚，羁绊) or shackle(桎梏) for the hand. <13>, self-abnegation: lake of consideration for oneself or one ’s own interest, self-denial. 自我克制 <14>, sinful: wicked, immoral. <15>, resignation: giving up. <16>, conscienceless: without a sense of right and wrong. <17> contend: argue, strive in debate or controversy. <18> incarcerate: imprison. <19>, potent: effective or powerful in action. <20>, edifice: any elaborately constructed institution, organization.大厦，大建筑物 <21>, divine: inspired by god, holy. <22>, creed: a statement of belief, principles. <23>, frustration: being prevented from achieving an objective. <24>, bewilderment: being totally confused as a result of the issue being too complicated and failure of thinking clearly.迷惑，慌张 <25>, buoyancy: cheerfulness, lightness or resilience(弹力，恢复力) of spirit. <26>, fatigue: mental exhaustion. <27>, ethereal: heavenly. <28>, dastardly: a sneaking(鬼鬼祟祟的), malicious(恶意的) cowardice that is manifested in a despicable(卑劣的) act. <29>, bier: a coffin ...