阅读词汇：附中英文注释(六)

   illustrateTo provide （a publication） with explanatory or decorative features图解=picture To make a visible representation of展示

   identifyTo ascertain the origin， nature， or definitive characteristics of确认=spot To detect or discern， especially visually； spy辩认

   joltTo disturb suddenly and severely； stun震惊=shock Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent， unexpected blow.震惊

   mythA fictitious story， person， or thing传说=legend An unverified story handed down from earlier times， especially one popularly believed to be historical传说

   noxiousHarmful to living things； injurious to health有害的=harmful

   narrateTo give an account or a description叙述或描绘=recount To narrate the facts or particulars of详细叙述

   over taxed税收过高的=heavily burdened负担沉重的

   outbreakA sudden increase突然发生=beginning The act or process of bringing or being broughtsintosbeing； a start开端

   originateTo comesintosbeing； start出现；开始=initial， genesis， pioneer

   To bringsintosbeing； create创造=invent，

   puncture To pierce with a pointed object刺用带尖的物体穿透=pierce

   quaint Odd， especially in an old-fashioned way离奇的=odd， bizarre Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance； odd古怪的

   protrude To jut out； project突出；伸出=project To extend forward or out； jut out突出

   prospect Something expected； a possibility期待被期望的某物；可能性=possibility

   prosperity The condition of being prosperous繁荣=wealth The state of being rich； affluence富裕

   proponent One who argues in support of something； an advocate倡导者=supporter