ration caused by traffic jams: endless queues of cars crawling one after another at the intersections. As an increasing number of traffic regulation schemes are devised, the poor bewildered driver finds himself diverted and forced into one-way systems which cause even greater delays than the traffic jams they are supposed to prevent. The mounting cost of petrol and the increased tolls and road tax all add to the driver's worries. In fact, he must sometimes wonder if the motor car is such a blessing and not just a menace.

mobility n. 1.流动性,移动性 2.机动性

mobilize vt. 1.动员 2.调动 vi.动员起来

[联想词]

summon vi. 1.召唤 2. (up)鼓起勇气 3.召开,召集

irritate vt. 1.使恼怒,使烦躁 2.使(身体某部分)不适,使疼痛

radius n. 半径

air-conditioning n. 空调设备,空调系统

drawback n. 缺点,欠缺,不利条件

[联想词]

setback n. 挫折,倒退,失败

handicap n. 1.缺陷 2.障碍 vt. (handicapped;handicapping) 妨碍,使不利

productive a. 1.多产的,富饶的 2.富有成效的

productivity n. 生产力,生产率

surgery n. 1.外科,外科手术 2.手术室

surgeon n. 外科医生

[联想词]

dentist n.牙科医生

ward n.病房

bandage n.绷带 vt.用绷带包扎

intersection n.道路交叉口,交点

[联想词]

junction n.联结点,交叉口,枢纽

overpass n.天桥,立交桥

barricade n. 路 vt.在...设路障

bewilder vt. 使迷惑,难住

[联想词]

perplex vt. 使困惑,使复杂化

baffle vt. 使困惑,难住

toll n. 1.过路费 2.(事故等的)伤亡人数,损失 v.(缓慢而有规律的)敲(钟)

divert vt. 1.使转向,使改道 2.转移,转移...的注意力 3.使娱乐

diversion n. 1.转移,转向 2.消遣,娱乐 3.临时绕行路

bless v. 1.使有幸得到,使具有 2.为...祈神赐福

blessing n. 1.祈神赐福 2.幸事,恩惠

menace n. 1.具有危险的人 2.威胁,威吓 vt. 威胁,威吓

[联想词]

intimidate vt. 恐吓,威胁

bully vt.欺负,威吓 n.恃强欺弱者

jeopardize vt. 危及,损害

terrify vt. 使害怕,使惊吓

terrific a. 1.可怕的,吓人的 2.极度的,极大的

Unit Nine

The Definition of a Gentleman

It is almost a definition of a gentleman to say he is one who never inflicts pain. This description is both refined and, as far as it goes, accurate. He is mainly occupied in merely removing the obstacles which hinder the free and unembarrassed action of those about him. His benefits may be considered as parallel to what are called comforts or convenience in arrangements of a personal nature: like an easy chair or a good fire, which do their part in dispelling cold and fatigue, though nature provides both means of rest and animal heat without them. The true gentleman in like manner carefully avoids whatever may cause a jar or a jolt in the minds of those with whom he is cast; - all clashing of opinion, or collision of feeling, all restraint, or suspicion, or gloom, or resentment; his great concern being to made every one at their ease and at home. He has his eyes on all his company: he is tender towards the bashful, gentle towards the distant, and merciful towards the absurd; he can recollect t

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