对英文歌曲的解读.docx

Chapter 1 Vocabulary Blind – something that blocks out the sun in your houseThe blinds in this house help to my room dark in the morning so I can sleep in. Bellow – what someone or thing does that usually is like a deep loud roarThe bellowing of a bull lets us know that he is around protecting the other animals.Deliberately – weighed consideration/thinking, definite intention She deliberately didn’t come to class today because of the exam.Disquiet – lack of calmShe had a feeling of disquiet as she entered the haunted house. Ghastly – a deathlike quality Ghastly screams could be heard outside one night. Glint – gleaming brightness, lusterA glint of suspicion was seen on his face. Grandeur – quality or condition of being grand or magnificent The world is charged with the grandeur of God. Hobo – homeless personIn large cities there are many hobos asking for money.Lordly - sometimes arrogant or overbearing in nature or someone who is nobleYao Ming’s business is a lordly and charitable organization. Meager – lacking in quantity or quality You except this meager meal to fill me up? Mishap – an unfortunate accident Make sure this mishap doesn’t happen again or you will be fired. Mount – to climb If you can mount this horse it will be yours. Outskirts – area of town away from the centerI live on the outskirts of the city and must take a bus every day to class.Paralyze – unable to move The monster was so scary that I was paralyzed with fear. Perplexity – the state of being confused by something His mind was plagued with perplexities. Pinch – to squeezeThe crowd pinched him into a corner. Rumble – a deep, long, rolling soundMy stomach is rumbling with hunger every day after class. Sag – to hang looselyHis shoulders sagged when he realized she did not want to date him.Sallow – sickly yellowish complexionThe man had a sallow complexion. Seamed – a linear indentation or mark The lines on his face seamed together to form a large X scar.Shrill – high-pitched soundThe shrill wail o