The real Robinson Crusoe 1

 0    20 词汇卡    edytaks
下载mp3 打印 检查自己
 
问题 English 答案 English
to find something after searching for it, especially something that has been buried in the ground or lost for a long time
开始学习
unearth
Now archaeologists have unearthed fresh evidence about the real-life Crusoe
relating to literature
Pol. literacki
开始学习
literary
The legendary literary story
to be left alone on a lonely island because your ship has sunk is to be ____.
开始学习
cast away
Robinson Crusoe cast away on a desert island,
to attract someone very much, and hold their attention
开始学习
captivate
The legendary literary story has captivated readers for centuries.
to be left in a place where there are no other people and where you cannot escape
开始学习
maroon
He was marooned on a small tropical island in the Pacific Ocean
a strong upright piece of wood, metal etc that is fixed into the ground, especially to support something
For example: a fence _____
开始学习
post
The postholes were discovered near a fresh water stream
to keep watching carefully for something or someone, especially for danger
开始学习
keep a lookout
he would be able to keep a lookout for potential enemies.
an argument etc that makes you feel certain that something is true or that you must do something about it
开始学习
compelling
the most compelling evidence of all is the discovery of a pair of navigational dividers.
an instrument used for measuring or marking lines or angles, consisting of two pointed pieces of metal joined together at the top
Pol. cyrkiel warsztatowy
开始学习
dividers
a pair of navigational dividers.
relating to ships, boats, or sailing
开始学习
nautical
a nautical instrument was discovered, along with proof of a campsite dwelling,
to have a quarrel with sb about sth
开始学习
fall out with sb over sth
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
a ship that is _______ is in a suitable condition to sail
开始学习
seaworthy
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
five sea ports in southeast England (Hastings, Romney, Hythe, Dover, and Sandwich) which, until 1685, had to provide ships for the British king or queen in order to protect the country from attack by sea
开始学习
the Cinque Ports
he fell out with his commander over the seaworthiness of the Cinque Ports,
to be on a ship, plane, or train is to be _____ it.
开始学习
aboard
a boat they were aboard during a privateering voyage.
an armed ship in the past that was not in the navy but attacked and robbed enemy ships carrying goods, someone who sailed on such a ship.
开始学习
privateer
a privateering voyage.
to repair or change the necessary parts in a machine, system etc that is not working correctly
开始学习
overhaul
He wanted to overhaul the worm-infested vessel after landing
Pol. robak
开始学习
worm
worm-infested vessel
if insects, rats etc _____ a place, there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage
开始学习
infest
He decided to remain behind on the island to overhaul the worm-infested vessel
formal a ship or large boat
Pol. statek
开始学习
vessel
overhaul the worm-infested vessel
the wheel or control which guides a ship or boat
开始学习
helm
He would be rescued by a visiting English ship with Captain Woodes Rogers at the helm.

您必须登录才能发表评论。