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[给力词汇]高中版:2011高考英语高频词汇精选-第48期
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1. prepare vt.& vi.［词 义］ 把……准备好，使……做好准备（过去式和过去分次：-d, -d; 现在分词：preparing）
［派 生 词］ prepared adj. 事先准备好
preparation n. 准备，预备；安排，筹备
preparatory adj. 预备的，准备的
［同／近义词组］ get ready for 为……作好准备
［必记搭配］ prepare for 为……做准备
make preparations for 为……做准备
prepare sb/ oneself for 作好思想准备
be prepared for 为……做好准备防范
［例］ Some of them are busy preparing work for the next day.
他们当中的部分人在为第二天的工作准备着。
I began to make preparations for this journey.
我开始为这次旅行做准备。
Prepare yourself for a shock.
你要作好吃惊的思想准备。
It was going to rain. It didn't matter, he was prepared for it.
马上要下雨了，但不要紧——他已做好准备了。
2. stand for 代表；象征
［联想］动词stand的词组
站到一边 sand aside
袖手旁观 stand by
显眼；引人注目 stand out
站立；支持 stand up
3. be under attack
［联想］和under有关的词组
在考虑之中 under consideration
在讨论中 under discussion
在建设中 under construction
被怀疑 under suspicion
［例］The suggestion is still under consideration.
这条建议仍然在考虑中。
The plan of the new term was under discussion for a long time.
新学期的计划已经讨论了很长时间了。
The new gym is still under construction.
新体育馆正在建设中。
This guy with long hair is under suspicion.
这个长头发的家伙被怀疑。
4. make jokes about sb. 开（某人）的玩笑
［联想］play a joke on sb. 开（某人）的玩笑
have a joke 说笑话
joke(v.) with sb about sth. 同某人拿某物开玩笑；取笑
［例］The boys made jokes about / played a joke on James and hid his shoes.
男孩子们开James的玩笑并把他的鞋子藏了起来。
I stopped to have a joke with him about our work.
我停下来和他说了一个我们工作上的笑话。
You mustn’t joke with him about religion.
你绝对不能同他开宗教玩笑。
5. give in 让步；屈服；投降
[联想] give in to sb/ sth 向某人／某物让步；屈服于……
give sth in (to sb.) 呈上；交上
give away 赠送；泄露，透露（秘密等）
give off 发出（光、烟、气味等）
give up 放弃
［例］If you feel the urge for a cigarette, try not to give in to it.
如果你烟瘾上来时，要尽力不向它屈服。
All the papers should be given in before 2:00 this afternoon.
所有试卷必须在下午两点之前交上来。
Most shoplifters give themselves away by constantly looking around for cameras.
大多数商店货物扒手不停地四处寻找摄像机，因而露出马脚。
Chives give off a delicate oniony scent.
细香葱发出淡淡的洋葱味。
Never give up what you’re trying.
永远不要放弃尝试。
［实战演练］
1.Would you please ______ this form for me to see if I’ve filled it in right?
A. take off B. look after C. give up D. go over
D. 考查动词短语的含义。Take off意为“起飞，腾飞”；look after意为“照顾，照料”；give up意为“放弃”；go over意为“复习，检查”。
2.The news of the mayor’s coming to our school for a visit was on the radio yesterday.
A. turned out B. found out C. given out D. carried out
C. 此处give out the news意为“播报新闻”。
3.He is the only student who _______ our class to give a lecture.
A. replaces B. represents C. stands by D. takes place of
B. 考查动词含义，此处represent相当与stand for，意为“代表”。
