高中英語必修五單詞及語言點總結1
the british government at that time controlled the island
you must learn to control your temper.
they have no control over him.
the helicopter landed with joe at the controls.
7. determine v. to reach a decision; resolve
she determined to go that very afternoon
my mom's encouragement determined me to go on with my study
he was determined to win the game
the court determined that the man was guilty of drunken driving.
they have determined where the new school will be built.
8. devote v. to give or apply entirely to particular activity, cause or a person
he devoted himself to writing.
he was still devoted to the study of chemistry
he has devoted his whole life to benefiting mankind.
9. confuse v. 1) to cause to be unable to think clarity or act with intelligence
2) to assemble without order or sense; jumble
they confused me by their conflicting advice
you confused australia with austria.
his granddaughter confused the papers on his desk.
10. enthusiastic adj. having or demonstrating enthusiasm
david is very enthusiastic about the plan.
they are enthusiastic admirers of that movie star.
my parents are enthusiastic skiers.
11. valuable adj. 1) worth of a lot of money
2) having great usefulness or value
he bought me a valuable diamond ring as a birthday present
this experience is valuable to me.
12. especially adv. 1) to extend or degree deserving of special emphasis
2) particularly, in particular
i liked all the children, tom especially.
we need to be especially careful.
the book is compiled especially for beginners.
13. conclude v. 1) to bring to an end; close
2) to arrive at but the process of reason
we concluded our meeting at 9 o'clock.
what can you conclude from these observations?
he concluded that he would wait a little longer.
the meeting concluded after two hours.
14. replace v. 1) to put back into a former position or place
2) to take or fill the place of
she replaced the receiver.
the brakes have to be replaced.
electric lights have replaced candles.
i will replace the cup i broke.
15. puzzle n. 1) something that baffles or confuses