2013年12月英语四级阅读理解专项练习题9_第3页

　　halfback

　　n.  （橄榄球、足球等）前卫

　　incredible

　　a.  too extraordinary to be believed, unbelievable 难以置信的

　　coach

　　n.  a person who trains sportsmen for games, competitions, etc. 教练

　　demonstrate

　　vt. explain by carrying out experiments or by showing examples 用实验或实例说明；演示

　　maneuver

　　n.  a skillful move or trick, intended to deceive, to gain sth., to escape, or to do sth. 机动动作；策略；花招

　　opponent

　　n.  a person who is on the other side in a fight, game, or discussion 对手；反对者

　　trample

　　vt. step heavily with the feet on; crush under the feet 踩；践踏

　　punch

　　vt. strike （sb. or sth.） hard with the fist 用拳猛击

　　Olympic

　　a.  of or connected with the Olympic Games

　　limber

　　v.  make or become flexible （使）变得柔软灵活

　　bunk

　　n.  a narrow bed fixed on the wall, e.g. of a cabin in a ship or in a train 床铺，铺位

　　hammock

　　n.  a hanging bed of canvas or rope network, e.g. as used by sailors, or in gardens （帆布或网状）吊床

　　strain

　　vi. make violent efforts; strive hard 尽力，使劲

　　demanding

　　a. making severe demands 要求高的；苛求的

　　pentathlon

　　n.  an athletic contest in which each contestant takes part in five events 五项运动

　　competition

　　n.  competing; contest; match

　　discus

　　n.  a heavy, circular plate of rubber, plastic or wood with a metal rim 铁饼

　　decathlon

　　n.  an athletic contest consisting of ten events 十项运动

　　shot put

　　n.  a competition to throw a heavy metal ball the furthest distance 推铅球

　　utterly

　　ad. completely; totally

　　utter  a.

　　breeze

　　vi. move or go quickly and in a carelessly confident way 轻快地行动

　　flop

　　vi. move or bounce loosely 扑动

　　flash

　　vi. give out sudden, brief light or flame; shine or gleam 闪光；闪烁

　　glide

　　vi. move in a smooth continuous manner which seems easy and without effort 滑动，滑行

　　feat

　　n.  an act showing great skill, strength, or daring; a remarkable deed, notable esp. for courage 武功；技艺；功绩

　　glory

　　n.  high fame and honour won by great achievements; sth. deserving respect and honour 光荣，荣誉；荣誉的事

　　banquet

　　n.  a dinner for many people, at which speeches are made, in honour of a special person or occasion 宴会

　　ruling

　　n.  an official decision 裁决

　　Olympic

　　n.  Olympic Games 奥林匹克运动会

　　professional

　　a.  done by, played by, or made up of people who are paid 职业的

　　n.  a person who lives on the money he earns by practising a particular skill or sport 以特定职业谋生的人

　　amateur

　　n.  a person playing a game, taking part in sports, etc. without receiving payment 业余爱好者

　　a.  of, by, or with amateurs; not paid lacking skill 业余的

　　technically

　　ad. in technical terms; in a technical sense; according to fixed rules 技术上；按规则

　　trophy

　　n.  a prize given for winning a race, competition, or test of skill 奖品

　　runner-up

　　n.  a player or team that comes second in a contest 亚军

　　heartbreaking

　　a.  causing great sorrow or grief; extremely distressing 令人心碎的

　　league

　　n.  a group of sports clubs or teams that play matches among themselves 联赛协会

　　spectacular

　　a.  strikingly grand or unusual 壮观的；惊人的

　　season

　　n.  the period of time during which a sport is played 赛季

　　youthful

　　a.  young; having the qualities of young people

　　indifference

　　n.  absence of interest or feeling 不关心，冷漠

　　indifferent  a.

　　periodically

　　ad. at regular intervals, every now and then

　　outstanding

　　a.  much better than most others; very good 杰出的

　　despite

　　prep. in spite of

　　decline

　　n.  losing of power, strength, wealth, or beauty; falling to a lower level 衰落；下降

　　unanimously

　　a.  with complete agreement; without a single opposing vote 一致地；无异议地区性