八年级下册英语单词

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八年级下册英语单词

Unit 1: At a Restaurant

1. course(n): a part of a meal served at one time

Example: We ordered three courses: soup, salad, and fish.

Translation: 一道（菜）；一顿饭的一部分

2. appetizer(n): a small dish of food served before the main course

Example: The restaurant offers a variety of appetizers, such as spring rolls and

bruschetta.

Translation: 开胃菜

3. chef(n): a professional cook

Example: The chef prepared a delicious dinner for the guests.

Translation: 厨师

4. tip(n): money that you give to someone such as a waiter or waitress,

especially in a restaurant, to thank them for their service

Example: We left a generous tip for the excellent service we received.

Translation: 小费

5. reservation(n): an arrangement to have something such as a seat on

an aircraft or a table at a restaurant available for your use at a particular time in

the future

Example: I made a reservation for dinner at 8 o’clock.

Translation: 预订 未知驱动探索，专注成就专业

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6. bill(n): a piece of paper that shows how much money you owe for

something you have bought or for a service you have used

Example: The waitress brought us the bill after we finished our meal.

Translation: 账单

Unit 2: The Weather

1. forecast(n,v): a statement about what is likely to happen in the future,

based on the information that you have now

Example: The weather forecast predicts rain for tomorrow.

Translation: 预测

2. humid(adj): describing air or weather that is very damp and makes

you feel hot and sticky

Example: The hot and humid weather made it difficult to sleep at night.

Translation: 潮湿的

3. blizzard(n): a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility

Example: The blizzard caused a lot of damage and made it impossible to travel.

Translation: 暴风雪

4. drizzle(n,v): light rain falling in very small, fine drops

Example: It started to drizzle, so we decided to bring an umbrella.

Translation: 毛毛雨

5. thunderstorm(n): a storm with thunder and lightning and usually

heavy rain

Example: The thunderstorm knocked out the power in our neighborhood.

Translation: 雷暴 未知驱动探索，专注成就专业

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6. overcast(adj):

Example: The sky was overcast, so there was no chance of seeing the sunset.

Translation: 阴天的

Unit 3: Healthy Habits

1. diet(n): the food and drink usually eaten or drunk by a person or

group

Example: I’m trying to eat a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables.

Translation: 饮食

2. exercise(n,v): physical activity that you do to make your body strong

and healthy

Example: I try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise every day.

Translation: 锻炼

3. routine(n): a usual or fixed way of doing things

Example: I have a morning routine that includes brushing my teeth and

exercising.

Translation: 例行程序

4. stress(n,v): a feeling of worry or anxiety caused by problems in your

life, work, etc.

Example: The stress from work was affecting my sleep and mental health.

Translation: 压力

5. balanced(adj): having an equal amount or importance

Example: A balanced diet includes fruits, vegetables, protein, and

carbohydrates.

Translation: 平衡的 未知驱动探索，专注成就专业

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6. hydrate(v): to provide your body with the water that it needs to stay

healthy

Example: It’s important to stay hydrated by drinking enough water throughout

the day.

Translation: 保持水分

Unit 4: Fun and Games

1. tournament(n): a competition in which players or teams compete

against each other in a series of games

Example: The basketball tournament will take place next weekend.

Translation: 锦标赛

2. opponent(n): a person who you compete against in a game or

competition

Example: The tennis player shook hands with his opponent before the match

started.

Translation: 对手

3. referee(n): a person who makes sure that players follow the rules

during a sports event

Example: The referee blew the whistle to indicate a foul.

Translation: 裁判

4. victory(n): the act of winning a game, competition, or battle

Example: The team celebrated their victory with cheers and applause.

Translation: 胜利

5. strategy(n): a carefully made plan or method for achieving a

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Example: The chess player carefully considered his strategy before making his

move.

Translation: 策略

6. teammate(n): a member of the same team as someone else

Example: The teammates worked together to score a goal.

Translation: 队友

Unit 5: I Love Books

1. fiction(n): books and stories about imaginary people and events

Example: I enjoy reading fiction because it allows me to escape into another

world.

Translation: 小说

2. nonfiction(n): books and writing that are about real facts and real

events

Example: I prefer reading nonfiction books because I like learning about true

stories.

Translation: 非小说类文学

3. character(n): a person in a book, play, or movie

Example: The main character in the novel was a brave detective.

Translation: 人物

4. plot(n): the series of events that form the main story of a book, movie,