2021考研英语1575词汇解析(第四讲)
originate [ əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt ]
vi. (in, from)起源,发生vt. 首创,创造
例►All theories originate from practice and in turn serve practice.
任何理论都来源于实践,反过来也为实践服务。
Who originated the concept of stereo sound?
立体声的概念是谁设想出来的? .
构►origin(起源) +-ate(动词后缀)→起源,首创
同►initiate, begin, create
派►originatorn.创始人,创作者,发明者
reveal [ rɪˈviːl]
vt. 展现,显示,揭示,揭露,告诉,泄露
例►These paintings vividly reveal the pas-sions and spirits of the people at the time.
这些作品生动地展现了那个时代人民的热情和精神。
The jour-nalist did not want to reveal the identity of his informant.
那个新闻工作者不想透露提供消息的人的身份。
构►re-(回,相反)+veal( =vel幕布,覆盖物)- >把布揭起来>揭露
同►disclose, uncover, expose
派►revealing a.揭露事实的,暴露真相的