2015高考高频词汇必背及训练系列8
1.optimistic adj.乐观的
We are still optimistic, whatever the result may be.
我们仍然乐观,不论结果如何。
The stockholders are optimistic about the company's future.股东对公司的前景很乐观。
反义词:pessimistic adj.悲观的
Her pessimistic attitude turns him off.
她那悲观的态度令他很不高兴。
________,she is the sort of woman to spread sunshine to people through her smile.
A.Shy and cautious B.Sensitive and thoughtful
C.Honest and confident D.Lighthearted and optimistic
2.climate n.
(1)气候
She is not used to living in a cold climate.
她不习惯寒带生活。
(2)(某一社会、时代的)风气,趋势;气氛,环境气氛
social climate 社会风气
political climate政治气候
the current climate of opinion目前的舆论环境
After the revolution,the climate of the country remained tense.
革命以后,那个国家的气氛依然紧张。
climate/weather辨析