读《理智与情感》前要掌握的40个英文单词
Sense and Sensibility
简·奥斯汀在《理智与情感》中反复使用、又不在英语最常用4000词之内的40个单词。先学会它们，前几章会读得轻松很多。每个单词都附有音标、释义和原书例句。
affection/əˈfɛkʃən/影响, 病, 喜爱书中出现91次
He meant not to be unkind, however, and, as a mark of his affection for the three girls, he left them a thousand pounds apiece.
till/ˈtɪɫ/直到, 在...以前, 迄书中出现82次
… but she had had no opportunity, till the present, of showing them with how little attention to the comfort of other people she could act when occasion required it.
behaviour/bɪˈheɪvjɝ/行为, 举止书中出现64次
His attentive behaviour to herself and his sisters convinced her that their welfare was dear to him, and, for a long time, she firmly relied on the liberality of his intentions.
acquaintance/əˈkweɪntəns/认识, 相识者书中出现64次
… for many generations, they had lived in so respectable a manner as to engage the general good opinion of their surrounding acquaintance.
cottage/ˈkɑtədʒ/小屋, 茅舍书中出现58次
He understood that she was in need of a dwelling; and though the house he now offered her was merely a cottage, he assured her that everything should be done to it which she might think necessary …
oblige/əˈbɫaɪdʒ/强制, 施恩惠于, 使感激书中出现51次
Chagrined and surprised, they were obliged, though unwillingly, to turn back, for no shelter was nearer than their own house.
delight/dɪˈɫaɪt/高兴, 愉快书中出现44次
A continuance in a place where everything reminded her of former delight, was exactly what suited her mind.
kindness/ˈkaɪndnəs/仁慈, 亲切, 和蔼书中出现42次
As such, however, they were treated by her with quiet civility; and by her husband with as much kindness as he could feel towards anybody beyond himself, his wife, and their child.
carriage/ˈkæɹɪdʒ/马车, 客车, 举止书中出现41次
They will have no carriage, no horses, and hardly any servants; they will keep no company, and can have no expenses of any kind!
distress/dɪˈstɹɛs/苦恼, 贫困, 痛苦书中出现38次
A present of fifty pounds, now and then, will prevent their ever being distressed for money, and will, I think, be amply discharging my promise to my father.”
attachment/əˈtætʃmənt/连接, 附属物, 连接物书中出现37次
His attachment to them all increased.
regret/ɹəˈɡɹɛt/为...感到遗憾, 后悔, 惋惜书中出现37次
The time may come when Harry will regret that so large a sum was parted with.
spite/ˈspaɪt/恶意, 怨恨, 使人烦恼的事物书中出现35次
It is evident, in spite of his frequent attention to her while she draws, that in fact he knows nothing of the matter.
fancy/ˈfænsi/想象力, 幻想, 喜好书中出现34次
But in sorrow she must be equally carried away by her fancy, and as far beyond consolation as in pleasure she was beyond alloy.
invitation/ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/邀请, 请柬, 引诱书中出现34次
… as no plan appeared so eligible to Mrs. Dashwood as remaining there till she could accommodate herself with a house in the neighbourhood, his invitation was accepted.
afterwards/ˈæftɝwɝdz/然后, 后来书中出现33次
By his own marriage, likewise, which happened soon afterwards, he added to his wealth.
instantly/ˈɪnstəntɫi/立即地, 即刻地书中出现31次
She gave her an answer which marked her contempt, and instantly left the room, resolving that …
countenance/ˈkaʊntənəns/面容, 面部表情, 支持书中出现28次
… which are uncommonly good, and the general sweetness of his countenance, is perceived.
charm/ˈtʃɑɹm/迷住, 使陶醉, 行魔法书中出现28次
He must enter into all my feelings; the same books, the same music must charm us both.
favour/ˈfeɪvɝ/好感, 偏爱, 喜爱书中出现27次
Mrs. Dashwood had been informed by her husband of the solemn promise on the part of his son in their favour, which gave comfort to his last earthly reflections.
misery/ˈmɪzɝi/痛苦, 悲惨, 不幸书中出现27次
… it was a blessing, in comparison of the misery of continuing her daughter-in-law’s guest; and to remove forever from that beloved place would be less painful than to inhabit or visit it while such a woman was its mistress.
exceedingly/ɪkˈsidɪŋɫi/极端地, 极度地, 非常书中出现26次
… I venture to pronounce that his mind is well-informed, enjoyment of books exceedingly great, his imagination lively …
acquaint/əˈkweɪnt/使认识, 介绍书中出现26次
Mrs. Dashwood now took pains to get acquainted with him.
dispose/dɪˈspoʊz/处理, 排列, 布置书中出现26次
He was not an ill-disposed young man, unless to be rather cold hearted and rather selfish is to be ill-disposed …
likewise/ˈɫaɪˌkwaɪz/同样地, 也书中出现26次
Mrs. John Dashwood wished it likewise; but in the meanwhile, till one of these superior blessings could be attained, it would have quieted her ambition to see him driving a barouche.
favourite/ˈfeɪvɝɪt/喜欢的事物书中出现25次
Mrs. John Dashwood had never been a favourite with any of her husband’s family; but she had had no opportunity …
endeavour/ɪnˈdɛvɝ/努力, 力图, 尽力书中出现25次
You are endeavouring to disarm me by reason, and to convince me against my will.
agreeable/əˈɡɹiəbəɫ/令人愉快的, 同意的书中出现25次
She believed the regard to be mutual; but she required greater certainty of it to make Marianne’s conviction of their attachment agreeable to her.
disappointment/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/失望书中出现25次
The old gentleman died: his will was read, and like almost every other will, gave as much disappointment as pleasure.
exertion/ɪɡˈzɝʃən/努力, 发挥, 运用书中出现24次
… and treat her with proper attention; and could strive to rouse her mother to similar exertion, and encourage her to similar forbearance.
curiosity/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/好奇心, 新奇的事物, 珍品书中出现24次
… to give the name of the young man who was Elinor’s particular favourite, which had been long a matter of great curiosity to her, Margaret answered by looking at her sister …
earnest/ˈɝnɪst/认真的, 热心的, 重要的书中出现23次
… and an opportunity now offering of disposing of her carriage, she agreed to sell that likewise at the earnest advice of her eldest daughter.
scarcely/ˈskɛɹsɫi/简直不, 一定不, 仅仅书中出现23次
“My love, it will be scarcely a separation.
unfortunate/ənˈfɔɹtʃənət/不幸的, 不合适的, 不吉利的书中出现23次
The friendliness of his disposition made him happy in accommodating those, whose situation might be considered, in comparison with the past, as unfortunate.
spare/ˈspɛɹ/节约, 省用, 剩下书中出现23次
he could spare so considerable a sum with little inconvenience.”
merit/ˈmɛɹət/优点, 功绩, 价值书中出现23次
For their brother’s sake, too, for the sake of his own heart, she rejoiced; and she reproached herself for being unjust to his merit before, in believing him incapable of generosity.
affectionate/əˈfɛkʃənət/深情的, 充满情爱的书中出现22次
She had an excellent heart; —her disposition was affectionate, and her feelings were strong …
esteem/əˈstim/尊敬, 尊重, 认为书中出现22次
“You may esteem him.”
admiration/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/赞赏, 钦佩, 引人赞赏的对象书中出现22次
Music seems scarcely to attract him, and though he admires Elinor’s drawings very much, it is not the admiration of a person who can understand their worth.
temper/ˈtɛmpɝ/硬度, 脾气, 心情书中出现22次
… severe; but his temper was cheerful and sanguine; and he might reasonably hope to live many years …
释义：ECDICT, English to Chinese (MIT) 音标：ipa-dict（MIT），来自维基词典。
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