2019-06-13 英语期末复习 Unit 2

set out = begin a course of action

give up = stop doing 

be determined to ( do sth. ) = have a strong will to ( do sth. )

(all)  by oneself = (completely ) alone

in spite of  = not taking notice of / not caring about

by far = by a large amount or degree

turn over = fail over / upset

can not help = can not keep sb from

being = living thing

moreover = in addition

undoubtedly = certainly

conquer = overcome

adventurer = person who seeks adventures

accomplish = finish successfully

sword = 刀， 剑

knight = 爵士， 封。。。为爵士

sinister = 凶恶的， 邪恶的

drag = pull along with great effort

nightmare = terrible dream

waken = (cause to) wake

following = next / to be mentioned immediately

nearby = close to 

contact = get in touch with

fortunately  = luckily

cape = 海角

treacherous = more dangerous than it  seams

dissuade = prevent sb. from doing sth.

Australian = native or inhabitant of Australia

previous = before

cover = travel

gale = very strong wind

device = piece of equipment

steer = make a ship to a particular direction

crew = group of people who work together on a ship or aeroplane

clipper = 快速帆船

voyage = sea journey

retire = stop working at one's job because of age

steering device =  操作装置

determination

determine

determined = with one's mind firmly made up

cancer = 癌症

lung = part of the body with which one breathes

transatlantic = crossing the Atlantic Ocean

solo = single-handed

single-handed = (done) by oneself alone