外研版⾼中英语选修七Module...Module 5 Ethnic CultureSection 3 Words and Expressions from Module 5 Ethnic Cultureethnic adj.1of a national or racial group of people:A question on ethnic origin was included in the census.The factory’s workforce reflects the ethnic mix from which it draws its labour. Conflicts between the different ethnic groups in the country exploded into civil war. 2from a different race or interesting because characteristic of an ethnic group which is very different from those that are common in western culture: ethnic foodethnic costumediverse adj.varied or different:Students from countries as diverse as Colombia and Lithuania use Cambridge textbooks when they learn English.New York is a very culturally/ethnically diverse city.people from diverse culturesMy interests are very diverse.native adj.1 [before noun] relating to or describing someone's country or place of birth or someone who was born in a particular country or place:She returned to live and work in her native Japan.She’s a native Cali fornian.2 describes plants and animals which grow naturally in a place, and have not been brought there from somewhere else: Henderson Island in the Pacific has more than 55 species of native flowering plants. The horse is not native to America - it was introduced by the Spanish.3 [before noun] relating to the first people to live in an area:The Aborigines are the native inhabitants of Australia.the native populationnative customs and traditions4 your native language/tongue the first language that you learn:French is his native tongue.5 [before noun] A native ability or characteristic is one that a person or thing has naturally and is part of their basic character: his native witvaried adj.containing or changing between several different things or types:a varied group of peoplea lengthy and varied careerWith its varied climate, the country attracts both winter and summer sports enthusiasts.run v.1 [I or T] to (cause to) operate:Keep clear of the machines while they’re running.The government took desperate measures to keep the economy running.Do you know how to run this sort of machinery?The mechanic asked me to run (= switch on and allow to work) the engine for a minute.They had the new computer system up and running (= working) within an hour. We’ve run the computer program, but nothing happens.We’re running (= doing) an experiment.2 [T] to be in control of:He’s been running a restaurant/his own company since he left school.The local college runs (= provides) a course in self-defence.a well-run/badly-run organization/business/course3 [T] If you run a car, you own one, drive it and pay for the costs:I can’t afford to run a car.4 [T] to organize the way you live or work:Some people run their lives according to the movements of the stars.inherit v.to receive money, a house, etc. from someone after they have died:Who will inherit the house when he dies?All her children will inherit equally.She inherited a fortune from her father.policies inherited from the previous administrationcustom n.a way of behaving or a belief which has been established for a long time: a local/ancient custom[+ to infinitive]In my country, it’s the custom (for women) to get married in white. splash v.1[I or T; usually + adverb or preposition] If a liquid splashes or if you splash a liquid, it falls on or hits sth. or someone: Water was splashing from a hole in the roof.Unfortunately some paint splashed onto the rug.She splashed her face with cold water.She poured a large gin and splashed soda into it from a siphon.2 [I usually + adverb or preposition] to move in water so that drops of it go in all directions:The kids were splashing (about/around) in the shallow end of the swimming pool. farmn.1an area of land, together with house and buildings, used for growing crops and/or keeping animals as a business:a dairy/arable farmfarm animalsfresh farm producefarm workers2a place where a particular type of animal is raised in large numbers to be sold:a sheep/fish/mink farmv. to use land for growing crops and/or raising animals as a business: The Stamfords have farmed this land for over a hundred years.lame adj.(especially of animals) not able to walk correctly because of physical injury to or weakness in the legs or feetThe horse went lame.firm adj.1well fixed in place or position:The bridge provided a firm platform for the bungee jumpers.2fixed at the same level or opinion and not changing:The government remains firm in its opposition to tax reform.rigid adj.stiff or fixed; not able to be bent, moved, changed or persuaded:a rigid steel and concrete structureI was rigid with (= stiff and unable to move because of) fear. DISAPPROVING We were disappointed that they insisted on such a rigid interpretation of the rules.fasten v.1to (cause sth. to) become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed: Make sure your seat belt is securely fastened.This shirt fastens at the back.2fasten sth. on/to/together, etc. to fix one thing to another:I fastened the sticker to the windscreen.fold v.1 [I or T] to bend sth., especially paper or cloth, so that one part of it lies on the other part, or to be able to be bent in this way:I folded the letter (in half) and put it in an envelope.He had a neatly folded handkerchief in his jacket pocket.Will you help me to fold (up) the sheets?2 [T] to wrap:She folded her baby in a blanket.He folded his arms around her.3fold your arms to bring your arms close to your chest and hold them together 4 [T] to move a part of your body into a position where it is close to your body:She sat with her legs folded under her.adjust v.1to change sth. slightly, especially to make it more correct, effective, or suitable:If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you.As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children.2to arrange your clothing to make yourself look tidy:She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath and walked into the room.furnish v.1 to provide with furniture; to put furniture in:They’ve furnished the room very simply.2 to provide someone with sth.:Furnished with maps, a compass and sandwiches, they set off for a day’s hiking. awkward adj.difficult to use, do, or deal with:It’s an awkward corner to drive round, so take it slowly.Some of the questions were rather awkward.It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually.[+ to infinitive]My car’s quite awkward to drive.He’s an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with).pierce v.1 [I + adverb or preposition; T] to go into or through sth., making a hole in it using a sharp point:The needle pierces the fabric four times a second.I couldn’t wear these earrings because my ears aren’t pierced.The gun fires a shell capable of piercing the armour of an enemy tank.The hole they drilled pierces 6 km into the earth’s crust.2[T] (of a light, sound, etc.) to suddenly be seen or heard, despite darkness, noise, etc:A few rays of sunlight pierced the smoke.piercing adj.1going through or into sth.:Troops have been issued with new armour-piercing anti-tank grenades. FIGURATIVE We shivered in the piercing wind.2describes a sound that is high, loud and unpleasant:piercing screams3a piercing criticism/question/remark, etc. a criticism/question/remark, etc. which is unpleasant or uncomfortable because it is strong or it makes you think about or discuss something which you would prefer not to:She hadn’t really meant to lie, but their piercing questions had forced her to.4piercing eyes/look/gaze/glance, etc. used to describe when a person looks very carefully at someone or sth., especially when they are trying to discover sth., often making people feel uncomfortable:Sherlock Holmes gave him a piercing glance.。
