2024年3月9日发(作者：)

高中英语阅读熟词生义单词整理

编者按：英语阅读常常是许多学生头疼的一道大题，即便是好学

生也会遇到熟悉的单词读不懂的文章，这便是英语单词的熟词生义导

致的，因此我们在学习和背诵单词的时候，除了要记忆单词的常用含

义，也要了解一些生僻的意思。

1. Save v. Prep.

Thanks for sending that letter for me --- it saved(使免除)me

a trip.

They knew nothing about her save her name. (except)

They found nothing more save that she had borne a child.

2. Assume v.

In the story, the god assumes(take on)the form of an eagle.

China is assuming a greater role in major international affairs.

Assuming (that) he is still alive, how old would he be now?

(if)

3. Measure n

The beaten man, surprisingly, found a measure of(些许)joy in

the bitter life.

4. Escape v.

No offense, but your name has escaped me (I’ve forgotten

your name).

5. Impress v.

Father always impresses me with(向某人强调)the importance

of hard work.

6. Invite v

Taking more than a heavy load on your bicycle invites

accidents.

(be likely to cause)

7. Introduce v

A new law has been introduced to protect the rights of

children. (adopt)

My high school teacher of English introduced me to western

literature. (lead)

8. Promise v.

Heavy clouds promise rain. (indicate)

It’s a promising year with a good harvest in sight. (hopeful)

9. Betray v

His accent betrayed him /gave him away.(出卖、暴露)

10. Novel adj.

They decided to surprise their guests with something novel.

He could always come up with novel ideas. (new, original)