必修6模块2单词英英解释.doc

ap·peal
n. a quality that something has that makes people like it or want it
Examples
The appeal of Agatha Christie's books, both in Britain and abroad, is not hard to understand.
The Peanuts kids had a universal appeal.
states·wom·an
Definition
n. an experienced female political leader that many people respect
Examples
The history of 1860 and the following winter proves that the world has lost a stateswoman.
gift·ed
· p. 22 Definition
adj. with an impressive natural ability
Examples
Schools across the state long have debated how best to identify gifted students.
We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference.
The most gifted students, do not necessarily perform best in exams.
roots
p. 22 Definition
n. the origins or background of something
Examples
Dig the meaning out by the roots.
Most of our e from Latin and Greek words at least 2,000 years old.
Learning the roots helps us remember words.
en·ve·lope
Definition
n. a flat paper case for a letter or document, with a part that you stick down to close it before you write an address on it and send it through the post
Examples
The school teacher opened the envelope and read the letter.
Lots of photographs fell out of the envelope.
At the bottom of the pile of long business envelopes there was a smaller envelope.
flesh
Definition
n. the soft part of people's or