2008-04-16 周三 英语单词

**revenge
__To inflict punishment in return for (injury or insult).
__To seek or take vengeance for (oneself or another person); avenge.
__The act of taking vengeance for injuries or wrongs; retaliation.
__Something done in vengeance; a retaliatory measure.
__A desire for revenge; spite or vindictiveness.
__An opportunity to retaliate, as by a return sports match after a defeat

**revive
__To bring back to life or consciousness; resuscitate.
__To impart new health, vigor, or spirit to.
__To restore to use, currency, activity, or notice.
__To restore the validity or effectiveness of.
__To renew in the mind; recall.
__To present (an old play, for example) again.

**selfish
__Concerned chiefly or only with oneself:
__“Selfish men were . . . trying to make capital for themselves out of the sacred cause of human rights
__Arising from, characterized by, or showing selfishness:a selfish whim.

**rally
__To call together for a common purpose; assemble:rally troops at a parade ground.
__To reassemble and restore to order:rally scattered forces.
__To rouse or revive from inactivity or decline:paused to refresh themselves and rally their strength.

**rape
__The crime of forcing another person to submit to sex acts, especially sexual intercourse.
__The act of seizing and carrying off by force; abduction.
__Abusive or improper treatment; violation:a rape of justice.