練口語(yǔ)，記單詞
A: You’re going to abandon me, just like that?
B: I’m sorry, but I’ve got an important job to do.
abandon
vt. 1.離棄，丟棄；2.遺棄，拋棄；3.放棄
abandon oneself to 沉溺于
with abandon 1.放任地，放縱地；2.縱情地
A: I think it’s important that all people have the ability to read.
B: I agree with you, but that’s easier said than done.
ability
n. 1.能力，本領(lǐng)；2.才能，才智
to the best of one’s ability 盡自己努力
A: How many passengers are there aboard the ship?
B: Seventy-six, I think.
aboard
prep. 在（船、飛機(jī)、車）上，上（船、飛機(jī)、車）
ad. 在船（或飛機(jī)、車）上，上船（或飛機(jī)、車）
A: Are you planning on studying abroad?
B: I’d like to, but I’m not sure if I’ll have enough money.
abroad
ad. 1.到國(guó)外，在國(guó)外；2.在傳播，在流傳
A: I noticed your absence in class this morning.
B: I’m sorry, I overslept.
absence
n. 1.缺席，不在；2.缺席的時(shí)間，外出期；3.缺乏，不存在
A: I can’t believe the boss was absent from today’s meeting.
B: Neither can I .
absent
a. 1.缺席的，不在場(chǎng)的；2.缺乏的，不存在的；3.心不在焉的，出神的
A: We have absolute proof that you committed the crime.
B: That’s absolutely ridiculous!
absolute
a. 1.十足的，道地的；2.絕對(duì)的，完全的；3.不受任何限制（或約束）的
A: This paper absorbs water so quickly!
B: Yes, it’s great for cleaning up spills.
absorb
vt. 1.吸收；2.吸引…的注意，使全神貫注；3.把…并入，同化
A: Why aren’t you doing well in the class?
B: The material is so abstract that I have trouble understanding it.
abstract
a. 1.抽象的；2.抽象派的
n. 1.摘要，梗概；2.抽象派藝術(shù)作品
vt. 1.做…的摘要；2.提取，抽取
in the abstract 抽象地，在理論上
A: Labor is an abundant resource here.
B: One of many abundant resources, I’d like to point out.
abundant
a. 1.大量的，充足的；2.（in）豐富的，富裕的
A: I hate to see the abuse of animals.
B: It makes me sick.
abuse
n. 1.濫用，妄用； 2.虐待，傷害； 3.辱罵，毀謗
vt. 1.濫用，妄用； 2.虐待，傷害； 3.辱罵，毀謗
A: I really dislike reading academic books.
B: That may be so, but reading them is an important way to expand your knowledge.
academic
a. 1.學(xué)校的，學(xué)院的；2.學(xué)術(shù)的；3.純理論的，不切實(shí)際的
n. 大學(xué)教師
A: The academy is an important part of the education system.
B: I couldn’t agree with you more.
academy
n. 1.研究院，學(xué)會(huì)；2.（中等以上）專門學(xué)校
A: Look how fast that car can accelerate!
B: I’ve never seen anything like it .
accelerate
v. （使）加快，（使）增速
A: I’m sorry, I’m having a little trouble understanding your accent.
B:I’ll try to speak more clearly.
accent
n. 1.口音，腔調(diào)； 2.重音，重音符號(hào)
vt. 重讀
A: How’s work?
B: I feel like I’m finally gaining my co-worker’s acceptance..
acceptance
n. 1.接受，接納；2.贊同，承認(rèn)；3.容忍
A: I wish I had access to the public library.
B: it’s easy! Just go and get a card.
access
n. 1.通道，入口；2.接近，進(jìn)入；接近（或進(jìn)入、享用）的機(jī)會(huì)
vt. 存?。ㄓ?jì)算機(jī)文件）
A: How did you two meet?
B:To tell you the truth, it was completely accidental.
accidental
a. 意外的，偶然（發(fā)生）的
A: What sort of accommodation can you supply for me?
B: We’ve got a beautiful two-room double with a bath an shower.
accommodation
n. [常pl.] 住處，膳宿
A: Would you be willing to accompany me to the party tonight?
B: Sure , I’d love to .
accompany
vt. 1.陪伴，陪同；2.伴隨，和…一起發(fā)生；3.為…伴奏（或伴唱）
A: What kind of job do you think I should get?
B: It all depends on what you want to accomplish in your life.
accomplish
vt. 達(dá)到（目的），完成（任務(wù)），實(shí)現(xiàn)（計(jì)劃、諾言等）
A: The numbers in this table don’t seem to be in accord with reality.
B: I know, but these are the figures that we came up with.
accord
n. 1.一致，符合；2.（尤指國(guó)與國(guó)之間的）諒解，協(xié)議
vi. （with）相符合，相一致，相和諧
vt. 授予，贈(zèng)與，給予
of one’s own accord 出于自愿，主動(dòng)地
in accord with 與…一致，與…相符合
with one accord 一致地，一致同意地
A: Why didn’t you sign the contract?
B: Because that company’s behavior is not in accordance with international law.
accordance
n. 一致，和諧，符合
in accordance with 與…一致，依照，根據(jù)
A: When should I make my presence known?
B: Wait for my instructions and then proceed accordingly
accordingly
ad. 1.照著，相應(yīng)地；2.因此，所以，于是
A: Why are you holding me in this jail cell?
B: We’d like to hear your account of the events of last night.
account
n. 1.記述，描述，報(bào)告；2.帳，帳戶；3.解釋，說(shuō)明
vi. 1.（for）說(shuō)明…的原因，是…的原因；2.（在數(shù)量、比例方面）占
of no account 不重要的
on account of 為了…的緣故，因?yàn)?，由?BR> on no account 絕不，絕對(duì)不
take account of 考慮到，顧及，體諒
take…into account 見(jiàn)take account of ：考慮到，顧及，體諒
A: My accountant thinks she can save me lots of money on my taxes this year.
B: That sounds great!
accountant
n. 會(huì)計(jì)人員，會(huì)計(jì)師
A: You shouldn’t let the dirty dishes accumulate in the sick!
B: I know, I should wash them right away.
accumulate
vt. 堆積，積累，積聚
vi. 累積，聚積
A: When shooting a gun, accuracy is very important.
B: You only need to tell me that once.
accuracy
n. 準(zhǔn)確（性），精確（性）
A: If the weatherman’s predictions are accurate, it should rain tomarrow.
B: I hope not. Then we’d have to reschedule our baseball game.
accurate
a. 1.正確無(wú)誤的；2.準(zhǔn)確的，精確的
A: How dare you accuse me of stealing your computer?
B: I’m sorry, but you were the only one who had access to it.
accuse
vt. 指控，控告，指責(zé)
A: I’m not really accustomed to the style of the new boss.
B: It’ll take us al some time to get used to the change.
accustomed
a. 1. (to)習(xí)慣于…的，適應(yīng)了的；2. 通常的，慣常的
A: The new testing system rewards students based on achievement
B: Well, what was the old system like?
achievement
n. 1.成就，成績(jī)；2.達(dá)到，完成，實(shí)現(xiàn)
A: Be careful! This acid can burn through your skin!
B: Maybe I should wear gloves.
acid
n. 酸，酸性物質(zhì)
a. 1.酸的，酸味的；2.尖刻的，刻薄的
A: I’m so embarrassed that I don’t know what to do.
B: You should just acknowledge your mistake and move on.
acknowledge
vt. 1.承認(rèn)，承認(rèn)…的權(quán)威（或主張）；2.告知收到，確認(rèn)；3.對(duì)…表示謝忱，報(bào)償
A: Was that your girlfriend?
B: No, we’re not even good friend. She’s really just an acquaitance
acquaintance
n. 1.相識(shí)的人，熟人；2.認(rèn)識(shí)，相識(shí)，了解
A: What do you think is the best way to acquire knowledge about fishing?
B: Go fishing!
acquire
vt. 1.取得，獲得；2.學(xué)到
A: The acquisition of wealth should not be the only goal of your life.
B: I know, but I still would have liked to have gotten a raise.
acquisition
n. 1.取得，獲得，習(xí)得；2.獲得物，增添的人（或物）
A: How many acres of land are you hoping to bay?
B: Anywhere between ten and twenty.
acre
n. 英畝
A: If you really like the girl, then you should take action
B: But I get nervous every time I talk to her .
action
n. 1.行動(dòng)，行動(dòng)過(guò)程；2.已做的事，行為；3.作用；4.情節(jié)
out of action 不（再）起作用，不（再）運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)
A: What would you say is your favorite activity ?
B: I’d have to say bowling.
acrivity
n. 1.活動(dòng)，行動(dòng)；2.活躍，活力
A: Why do you think he is so successful?
B: His acute sense of reason puts him a level above everyone else.
acute
a. 1.嚴(yán)重的，激烈的；2.敏銳的；3.（疾?。┘毙缘模?.尖的，銳的
A: That is the silliest ad I have every seen!
B: Why would anyone want to buy that product?
ad
n. 見(jiàn)advertisement
A: If you want to survive in this business, you’ve got to learn to how to adapt
B: I’m doing the best I can.
adapt
vt. 1.使適應(yīng)，使適合；2.修改，改編
vi. (to) 適應(yīng)
A: How are you going to have room for the new baby?
B: We’re going to build an addition onto our house.
addition
n. 1.加，加法；2.增加的人（或物）
in addition 另外，加之
in addition to 除…之外（還）
A: Do you have any additional questions?
B: No, thanks, you’ve answered them all.
additional
a. 添加的，額外的，另外的
A: If we can’t find adequate housing in the city, we’re going to have to move to another state.
B: That would really be a pit.
adequate
a. 1.充足的，足夠的；2.適當(dāng)?shù)?，勝任?BR> A: How was the concert?
B: I don’t know if I can even find the right adjective to describe it!
adjective
n. 形容詞
A: I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before you find a job.
B: Maybe I need to adjust my attitude
adjust
vt. 1.校正，校準(zhǔn)，調(diào)節(jié)；2.調(diào)節(jié)，改變…以適應(yīng)
vi. （to） 適應(yīng)
A: I’ve just about had it with the administration !
B: Really? What’s the problem?
administration
n. 1.管理，經(jīng)營(yíng)，支配；2.管理部門，行政機(jī)關(guān)，政府；3.實(shí)行，執(zhí)行
A: I applied to six school, and got four offers of admission .
B: Congratulations!
admission
n. 1.準(zhǔn)許進(jìn)入，準(zhǔn)許加入；2.入場(chǎng)費(fèi)，入場(chǎng)券；3.承認(rèn)，供認(rèn)
A: I think maybe we should adopt a child.
B: I’m not sure if we can afford it.
adopt
vt. 1.收養(yǎng)；2.采取，采納，采用；3.正式通過(guò)，批準(zhǔn)
A: Sometimes I get tired of being an adult. And want to just play like a child.
B: I think we all feel that way sometimes.
adult
n. 成年人（或動(dòng)物）
a. 1.成年的，充分長(zhǎng)成的；2.成年人的，適宜于成年人的
A: Are you going to sign up for the advanced course, or the beginner one?
B: I think I might sign up for the intermediate course.
advanced
a. 1.超前的，先進(jìn)的；2.高級(jí)的，高等的；3.年邁的，后階段的
A: Why did your team lose the game?
B: They had a big advantage over us, being so much taller.
advantage
n. 1.優(yōu)點(diǎn)，有利條件，有利因素；2.利益，好處
take advantage of 利用，占…的便宜
to advantage 有力地，使優(yōu)點(diǎn)突出地
A: Do you know what an adverb is ?
B: I think I remember from school that it is usually a word that modifies a verb.
adverb
n. 副詞
A: If we want our magazine to be successful, we need to find advertisers.
B: But who would want to advertise I a magazine about potatoes?
advertise
vt. 1.為…做廣告，宣傳；2.（在報(bào)刊，電視，廣播等中）公告，告布
vi. 登廣告，做廣告，登公告
A: It’s imperative that we build our brand name.
B: Well, if we want to do that, we’re going to need a killer advertisement.
advertisement
n. 1.廣告，公告，啟事；2.廣告活動(dòng)，宣傳
A: I’ve decided to quit my job.
B: I really don’t think that’s an advisable course of action.
advisable
a. 可取的，適當(dāng)?shù)?，明智?BR> A: What did the doctor say?
B: She advocated that I quit smoking.
advocate
vt. 擁護(hù)，提倡，主張
n. 1.擁護(hù)者，提倡者；2.辯護(hù)者，律師
A: It’s important to remember that your own actions affect the lives of others.
B: Thanks for reminding me.
affect
v. 影響
A: Why do you think he ‘s angry all the time?
B: Maybe his mother didn’t show him enough affection when he was a child.
affection
n. 喜愛(ài)，感情，愛(ài)慕之情
A: So, you went to the concert. Then what?
B: Afterwards, he drove me home and kissed me goodnight.
afterward(s)
ad. 以后，過(guò)后，后來(lái)
A: Do you know of a good travel agency?
B: We were very happy with the one that organized our trip to the Bahamas
agency
n. 1.代理行，經(jīng)銷處；2.（政府等的）專業(yè)行政部門
A: Would you mind helping me plan the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting?
B: Sure, no problem.
agenda
n. 議事日程
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I’ve been a real estate agent for the past 15 years.
agent
n. 1.代理人，代理商，經(jīng)紀(jì)人；2.政府特工人員，政府代表；3.動(dòng)因，原因；4.劑
A: Why didn’t you hire the candidate from Michigan?
B: I was really turned off by his aggressive manner.
aggressive
a. 侵犯的，侵略的，挑釁的；2.敢作敢為的，有進(jìn)取心的
A: This software has been a great aid in completing my homework.
B: It’s amazing what computers can do.
aid
n. 1.幫助，援助，救助；2.助手，輔助物，輔助手段
vt. 幫助，援助，救助
A: Before boarding the aircraft, remember to remove anything sharp from your luggage.
B: Don’t worry, I’ll remember.
aircraft
n. 飛機(jī)，航空器
A: Do you prefer to fly small airlines or large ones?
B: I fly whichever will sell me the cheapest ticket.
airline
n. [常pl.] 航空公司
A: I’m worried that my sickness will become serious.
B: Relax. A minor sore throat is no cause for alarm.
alarm
n. 1.驚恐，憂慮；2.警鐘，報(bào)警器，鬧鐘；3.報(bào)警
vt. 使驚恐，使擔(dān)心
A: Can I get you a beer?
B: No thanks. If I drink too much alcohol, my face turns red.
alcohol
n. 含酒精的飲料，酒精
A: Be sure to stay alert when you’re walking alone at night.
B: I’ll be fine. I’ve lived in the city all of my life.
alert
a. 警覺(jué)的，留神的，注意的
vt. 1.向…報(bào)警，使警惕；2.使認(rèn)識(shí)到，使意識(shí)到
n. 1.警戒（狀態(tài)），戒備（狀態(tài)）；2.警報(bào)
on the alert 警戒著，隨時(shí)準(zhǔn)備著，密切注意著
A: You two look almost exactly alike!
B: Well, we’re twins.
alike
a. 同樣的，相象的
ad. 1.一樣地，相似地；2.同樣程度地
A: Exactly how is an alliance with their company in our best interests?
B: The chief advantage is that we can consolidate our production lines.
alliance
n. 結(jié)盟，聯(lián)盟
A: Why should I give you a raise in your allowance?
B: Because I do more chores now than I used to .
allowance
n. 津貼，補(bǔ)貼，零用錢
make allowance(s) for 1.考慮到，顧及；2.體諒，原諒
A: They’ve been our allies for fifteen years, and I think we should help them
B: But sometimes you’ve got to abandon a sinking ship.
ally
n. 1.同盟國(guó)，同盟者；2.支持者
v. （使）結(jié)盟，（使）聯(lián)合
A: How do I get to the bank?
B: Just follow the road that runs alongside the river.
alongside
ad. 在旁邊，沿著邊，并排地
prep. 1.在…旁邊，沿著…的邊；2.和…在一起
A: How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?
B: Five, I think.
alphabet
n. 字母表
A: I’m trying to find a way to alter my image.
B: You could start by cutting your hair.
alter
v. 改變，改動(dòng)，變更
A: Isn’t there an alternative to moving to another country?
B: Not if we want to survive financially.
alternative
a. 1.兩者擇一的，供選擇的，供替代的
n. 1.取舍，抉擇，供選擇的東西；2.選擇的自由，選擇的余地
A: I’m having a strong reaction to the high altitude of the mountain.
B: Rest for a few days, and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
altitude
n. 1.高度，海拔；2.[pl.]高處，高地
A: What are you going to do with all of those aluminum cans?
B: Recycle them.
aluminium = aluminum
n. 鋁
A: You are quite the golfer!
B: I’m just an amateur, but I try to practice a lot.
amateur
n. 1.業(yè)余愛(ài)好者，業(yè)余運(yùn)動(dòng)員；2.外行，粗通某一行的人
a. 1.業(yè)余愛(ài)好的，業(yè)余（身份）的
A: This magician we’re going to see will amaze you with some of his tricks.
B: We’ll see. I’m not easily amazed.
amaze
vt. 使大為驚奇，驚愕
A: When you go abroad, you should remember that you’re acting as an ambassador for your county.
B: I’m not so sure about that. As far as I’m concerned, I’m just representing myself.
ambassador
n. 大使，使節(jié)，派駐國(guó)際組織的代表
A: I wish I still had the ambition of my youth.
B: I like you just the way you are.
ambition
n. 1.抱負(fù)，雄心，野心；2.企望得到的東西
A: If the ambulance had gotten here earlier, his life might have been saved.
B: Now is not the time to place blame.
ambulance
n. 救護(hù)車
A: I really hate him.
B: Amid all of the things you hate about him, he must have at least some qualities that you find endearing.
amid
prep. 在…中間，在…之中，被…圍繞
A: What’s the best way to lose weight?
B: Just remember that what you eat is more important than the amount you eat.
amount
n. 1.量，數(shù)量，數(shù)額；2.總額，總數(shù)
vi. 1.（to）合計(jì)，共計(jì)；2.（在意義、價(jià)值面）等同，接近
A: I was just trying to amuse you .
B: Well, I didn’t think it was funny.
amuse
vt. 1.逗樂(lè)，逗笑；2.給…提供娛樂(lè)（或消遣）
A: What do you think about the country’s economic situation?
B: I’d really need to do some further analysis before I could give you an answer on that.
analysis
n. 分析，分析報(bào)告
A: If you had properly analyzed the situation a year ago, you might not be bankrupt today.
B: Thanks for the advice, but it comes a little too late.
analyse = analyze
vt. 分析，細(xì)察，細(xì)查
A: Where were your ancestors from?
B: They were from various different countries in Europe.
ancestor
n. 1.祖宗，祖先；2.原型，先驅(qū)
A: You’ve really been an anchor for me during this past year of hardship, and I want to say think you .
B: It’s been my pleasure.
anchor
n. 1.錨；2.給人安全感之物（或人）
vt. 1.拋（錨），泊（船）；2.把…系住，使固定；3.擔(dān)任（電視節(jié)目等的）主持人
vi. 1.拋錨，停泊；2.固定，扎根
A: Your car really looks ancient .
B: Well, at least it still runs.
ancient
a. 1.古代的，古老的；2.年老的，看上去很老的
A: I just can’t figure out how to save my marriage.
B: Maybe you should try looking at the situation from a different angle .
angle
n. 1.角，角度；2.觀點(diǎn)，立場(chǎng)
vt. 1.把…放置成一個(gè)角度；2.使（新聞、報(bào)道等）帶上傾向性
angle for 謀取，獵取
A: Why did you have to sit the game out.
B: I twisted my ankle in practice.
ankle
n. 踝，踝關(guān)節(jié)
A: Do you think what today is .
B: It’s our 50th wedding anniversary .
anniversary
n. 周年紀(jì)念（日）
A: Do you mind if I chew gum?
B: Actually it’s really starting to annoy me.
annoy
vt. 1.使惱怒，使煩惱；2.打擾，干擾
A: Are you going to go to Peter’s annual barbeque?
B: This year I’ve got to stay home with the kids.
annual
a. 每年的，年度的，一年一次的
n. 1.年報(bào)，年刊，年鑒；2.一年生的植物
A: I am so sick of having ants in the kitchen.
B: Maybe you should call the exterminator.
ant
n. 螞蟻
A: I wish I could anticipate when it’s going to rain.
B: Why don’t you just watch the weather report on the news?
anticipate
vt. 1.預(yù)期，期望，預(yù)料；2.先于…行動(dòng)，提前使用
A: This type of antique pot is very expensive.
B: Well, then I don’t think I can afford it.
antique
a. 古時(shí)的，古老的
n. 古物，古玩，古董
A: Whenever I have a math test, I have trouble controlling my anxiety.
B: Everybody’s nervous-you need to learn how to relax.
anxiety
n. 1.焦慮，掛慮；2.渴望，熱望
A: Anyhow , you’re just as smart as he is .
B: I know that , but I still feel inferior sometimes.
anyhow
ad. 1.不管怎么說(shuō)，無(wú)論如何，至少：2.不論用何種方法，無(wú)論從什么角度；3.隨隨便便地，雜亂無(wú)章地
A: You really shouldn’t have fallen asleep during the lecture.
B: Why not? I didn’t care what he was talking about anyway .
anyway
ad. 1.不管怎么說(shuō)，無(wú)論如何，至少：2.不論用何種方法，無(wú)論從什么角度
A: Do you think it will be hard to be apart for so long?
B: Not as long as we remember that we love each other.
apart
ad. 1.[空間、時(shí)間方面]成距離，相間隔；2.分離，分開(kāi)
a. 分離的，分隔的
apart from 1.除…之外（別無(wú)）；2.除…之外（尚有）
A: What have you been up to for the past few days?
B: I’ve been trying to find an apartment in the city.
apartment
n. 一套公寓房間，房間
A: I think you owe me an apology .
B: What!? You’re the one who parked illegally.
apology
n. 道歉，認(rèn)錯(cuò)，愧悔
A: Why do you want to a divorce?
B: It’s become quite apparent to me that you don’t care for me anymore.
apparent
n. 1.顯然的，明白的，清晰可見(jiàn)的；2.表面上的，貌似（真實(shí)）的
A: That type of shoe just doesn’t appeal to me.
B: Say what you want, but I like them.
appeal
n. 1.呼吁，懇求；2.感染力，吸引力；3.申訴，上訴
vi. 1.呼吁，懇求；2.有吸引力，有感染力；3. 上訴，申訴；4.（to）訴諸，訴請(qǐng)裁決（或證實(shí)等）
vt. 將…上訴，將…移交上級(jí)法院審理
A: Why don’t we just stay home tonight?
B: I feel like we should at least make an appearance at the party.
appearance
n. 1.出現(xiàn)，顯露，露面；2.外觀，外貌，外表
to all appearances 就外表看來(lái)，根據(jù)觀察推斷
A: You don’t seem to have much of an appetite tonight.
B: Well, I had a big lunch.
appetite
n. 1.胃口，食欲；2.欲望
A: Why do you want to be an actor?
B: That’s easy. I crave the applause.
applause
n. 鼓掌，掌聲
A: How is your new house coming along?
B: It’s completely furnished, except for the major appliances .
appliance
n. 器具，器械，裝置
A: Your example sounds great, but it’s not applicable to the situation
B: I’m afraid I disagree with you on this one.
applicable
a. 1.可應(yīng)用的，可實(shí)施的；2.適當(dāng)?shù)模线m的
A: Do you think I’ll get the job?
B: Well, you’re certainly not the most qualified applicant , but maybe they’ll hire you based on personality.
applicant
n. 申請(qǐng)人
A: Are you planning on applying for graduate school this year?
B: Not this year, but maybe the next.
apply
vi. 1.申請(qǐng)，請(qǐng)求；2.適用
vt. 1.適用，運(yùn)用，實(shí)施；2.涂，敷，施
A: Who do you think the President should appoint as the new judge?
B: Anybody will be better than the last guy!
appoint
vt. 1.任命，委派；2.約定，確定，指定（時(shí)間、地點(diǎn)）
A: I’ve got an appointment at four, but I could meet you for dinner at six.
B: Okay, sounds great.
appointment
n. 1.約會(huì)，約定；2.任命，委派；3.委任的職位
A: I really appreciate all of your help.
B: That’s what friends are for.
appreciate
vt. 1.重視，賞識(shí)，欣賞；2.為…表示感激；3.（充分）意識(shí)到，領(lǐng)會(huì)，體會(huì)
vi. 增值
A: I really like her, but I’m not sure how to approach her.
B: Just walk up to her!
approach
v. 靠近，接近
n. 1.靠近，接近，臨近；2.途徑；3.方式，方法
A: Do you think this outfit is appropriate for the party?
B: The invitation said, “wear what you want.”
appropriate
a. 1.適當(dāng)?shù)?，恰?dāng)?shù)?BR> vt. 1.私占，侵吞，挪用；2.撥出（款項(xiàng)等）供專用
A: Do you like having your own place?
B: Yes, I love it. I finally feel like I don’t need my mother’s approval .
approval
n. 1.贊成，同意；2.批準(zhǔn)，認(rèn)可
on approval （商品）供試用的，包退包換的
A: You should know that I don’t approve of your dropping out of school.
B: Do you think I care?
approve
vt. 1.贊成，同意；2.批準(zhǔn)，核準(zhǔn)，對(duì)…表示認(rèn)可
vi. (of )贊成，稱許
A: You don’t have to say exactly, just tell me your approximate age.
B: I’m around forty.
approximate
a. 大概的，大約的，近似的
vi. (to) 近似，接近
vt. 1.近似，接近，估計(jì)
A: I’m sorry you lost your job.
B: I never thought, after all my years at the company, that they’d dismiss me in such an arbitrary manner.
arbitrary
a. 隨意的，任意的；2.專斷的，武斷的，專制的
A: What’s the first thing you’d do if you were going to build a house?
B: I’d find a good architect , of course.
architect
n. 建筑師，設(shè)計(jì)師，
A: I really hate the architecture of that building.
B: Well, to each his own. I kind of like it.
architecture
n. 1.建筑學(xué)，建筑術(shù)，建筑業(yè)；2.建筑式樣，建筑風(fēng)格
A: Look, I really don’t want to argue with you. Just give me the keys.
B: Not if my life depends on it.
argue
v. 爭(zhēng)辯，爭(zhēng)論，辯論，說(shuō)服
A: Well, what are you going to do now?
B: To be honest, I never thought this kind of situation would arise .
arise
vt. 產(chǎn)生，出現(xiàn)，發(fā)生；2.（from）（由…）引起，（由…）產(chǎn)生，起源于；3.起身，起床
A: If you’re twenty five, and I’m ten years older than you, then how old am I?
B: I’m really bad at arithmetic !
arithmetic
n. 算術(shù)
A: If you don’t want to arouse any suspicion, you’d better hide in the closet.
B: Whatever you say.
arouse
vt. 1.引起，激起喚起；2.喚醒
A: Would you like to have your parents arrange your wedding?
F: Frankly, I’d rather do it myself.
arrange
vt. 1.安排，準(zhǔn)備，籌備；2.整理，排列，布置
vi. 做安排，做準(zhǔn)備，籌劃
A: Which hotel will we be staying in?
B: That depends on what arrangements the travel agency has made.
arrangement
n. 1. [常pl.]安排，準(zhǔn)備工作；2.整理，排列，布置
A: Since your arrest , do you feel that you’ve reformed?
B: Oh yes, certainly.
arrest
vt. 1.逮捕，拘留，扣留；2.停止，阻止；2.吸引
n. 逮捕，拘留，扣留
A: I’m so glad you’re okay.
B: It’s a good thing I ducked, or the arrow would have gone right through my head!
arrow
n. 1.箭，矢，箭狀物；2.箭頭符號(hào)
A: Would you like a jelly bean?
B: No thanks, I don’t eat anything with artificial coloring.
artificial
a. 1.人工的，人造的，人為的；2.假的，矯揉造作的，模擬的
A: Do you like my painting?
B: Yes, you’re so artistic !
artistic
a. 1.藝術(shù)（家）的，美術(shù)（家）的；2.富有藝術(shù)性的，精美的，精彩的
A: How did you house burn down?
B: We left some hot ashes on the porch, and the whole house caught fire.
ash
n. 1.灰，灰燼；2.[pl.]骨灰，遺骸
A: I can’t figure out how to write the conclusion!
B: Why don’t you put the project aside for a few days, and come back to it later.
aside
ad. 在旁邊，到（或向）一邊
aside from 1.除…之外（別無(wú)）；2.除…之外（尚有）
A: If you just focus on one aspect of the situation, your lecture might be easier to understand.
B: I know that, but I’m afraid I’d lose sight of the big picture.
aspect
n. 1.方面；2.（建筑物的）朝向，方向；3.面貌，外觀
A: I’d like to buy this model for my son.
B: I should warn you that it might be too difficult for a child to assemble.
assemble
vi. 集合，聚集
vt. 1.集合，聚集，召集；2.裝配
A: Unless the assembly approves the new regulations, we’re out of business.
B: I’ve got my fingers crossed.
assembly
n. 1.立法機(jī)構(gòu)，議會(huì)；2.集會(huì)，集合，集會(huì)的人們；3.組裝，裝配
A: How would you assess the current state of our marriage?
B: Well, we’ve been through some rocky times, but right now we’re in pretty good shape.
assess
vt. 1.對(duì)…進(jìn)行估價(jià)，確定…的數(shù)額；2.評(píng)價(jià)，評(píng)論
A: You’ve been a huge asset to the company over the years, but we’ve going to have to let you go.
B: I don’t believe this.
asset
n. 1.有價(jià)值的人（或物），優(yōu)點(diǎn)，長(zhǎng)處；2.[常pl.]資產(chǎn)，財(cái)產(chǎn)
A: Do you think the teacher will assign homework over the weekend?
B: I don’t see why he wouldn’t.
assign
vt. 1.指派，選派；2.指定（時(shí)間、地點(diǎn)等）；3.分配，給予，布置（作業(yè)）
A: Have you finished the assignment I gave you?
B: Of course.
assignment
n. 1.（分派的）任務(wù)，（指定的）作業(yè)；2.分配，指派
A: Let me know if there’s any way I can assist you.
B: Thanks.
assist
n. 幫助，協(xié)助
A: If you need assistance , just give a yell.
B: I’m sure I’ll be fine.
assistance
n. 幫助，援助
A: I usually wouldn’t associate you with music, but you just did a great job singing that song.
B: Thanks!
associate
vt. 1.（在思想上）把…聯(lián)系在一起；2.使聯(lián)合，結(jié)合，使有聯(lián)系
vi. （with）結(jié)交，交往
n. 伙伴，同事，合伙人
a. 副的
A: Before you move in, you need the approval of the Homeowner’s Association .
B: Do you think it will be a problem?
association
n. 1.協(xié)會(huì)，聯(lián)盟，社團(tuán)；2.聯(lián)合，結(jié)合，交往
A: I assume you brought the video?
B: Yes, it’s right here.
assume
vt. 1.假定，假設(shè)，臆斷，猜想；2.承擔(dān)，擔(dān)任，就職；3.呈現(xiàn)，具有，采取
A: I can tell just by looking at him that I won’t like him.
B: You shouldn’t make that sort of assumption about people.
assumption
n. 1.假定，臆斷；2.擔(dān)任，承擔(dān)
A: I want to assure you that all of our wines are of the highest quality.
B: That’s good to know.
assure
vt. 1.使確信，使放心；2.確保，保證給
A: People today astonish me with their disregard for nature.
B: I guess they’re more concerned with making money than protecting the environment.
astonish
vt. 使驚訝
A: Why didn’t you play soccer with us?
B: I’ve never been much of an athlete .
athlete
n. 運(yùn)動(dòng)員，體育家
A: The atmosphere of a room really changes when she walks in.
B: Yes, she certainly has a powerful presence.
atmosphere
n. 1.大氣，大氣層；2.空氣；3.氣氛，環(huán)境
A: It’s hard to imagine that everything is make up of little tiny atoms.
B: And it’s even harder to imagine that every atom is made up of even smaller particles.
atom
n. 1.原子；2.微粒，微量
A: Atomic energy can help reduce our dependence on oil.
B: But it has dangerous side effects as well.
atomic
a. 1.(關(guān)于)原子的；2.原子能的，原子武器的
A: What should I do with my necklace when I’m not wearing it?
B: Why don’t you attach it to your backpack?
attach
vt. 1.系，貼，連接；2.使依戀，使喜愛(ài)；3.認(rèn)為有（重要性，責(zé)任等）；4.使附屬
A: It’s difficult to attain such a high level of skill.
B: But they say that, with practice, anything is possible.
attain
vt. 達(dá)到，獲得
A: If you don’t change your attitude , I’m leaving.
B: Go ahead and leave if you want.
attitude
n. 1.態(tài)度，看法；2.姿態(tài)，姿勢(shì)
A: My attorney says I should plead guilty.
B: But you didn’t do anything!
attorney
n. 律師，（業(yè)務(wù)或法律事務(wù)上的）代理人
A: I’ve always had an attraction to politics.
B: Maybe you should run for office.
attraction
n. 1.吸引，吸引里，誘惑力；2.具有吸引力的事物（或人）
A: I think you’re very attractive .
B: I think you’re quite ugly.
attractive
a. 吸引的，有吸引力的，引起注意的
A: I attribute his lack of personality to my failure as a parent.
B: Don’t be so hard on yourself.
attribute
vt. (to) 把…歸因于，把（過(guò)錯(cuò)、責(zé)任等）歸于
n. 屬性，特性
A: Why are you so sad? I thought it was a great show.
B: But half the audience left at intermission!
audience
n. 聽(tīng)眾，觀眾，讀者
A: The audio system in my car is nothing to get excited about.
B: At least it puts out sound, which is more than I can say about my car’s system.
audio
a. 聽(tīng)覺(jué)的，聲音的
A: How do you know the author ?
B: We went to high school together.
author
n. 著作家，作者
A: I hate it when the students challenge my authority .
B: Well, kids will be kids.
authority
n. 1.權(quán)力，管轄權(quán)；2.[pl.]官方，*；3.當(dāng)權(quán)者，行政管理機(jī)構(gòu)；4.權(quán)威，專家
A: I want to buy an automatic can opener.
B: Why don’t you just open the cans yourself?
automatic
a. 1.自動(dòng)的；2.不假思索的，無(wú)意識(shí)的；3.必然的，自然的
n. 自動(dòng)手槍（或步槍等），有自動(dòng)裝置的汽車
A: That is a fine-looking automobile .
B: Thank you.
automobile
n. 汽車
A: I want to buy some auxiliary speakers to supplement my existing sound system.
B: Do what you want, but I think it’s a waste of money.
auxiliary
a. 1.輔助的，補(bǔ)助的；2.備用的，后備的
A: Do you have any rooms available ?
B: I’m sorry, we’re all booked of tonight.
available
a. 1.現(xiàn)成可使用的，在手邊的，可利用的；2.可取得聯(lián)系的，可得到的
A: I live on 15 Lawn Avenue.
B: Next to the Johnsons?
avenue
n. 林蔭道，大街
A: I feel like you’ve been trying to avoid me.
B: That’s not true at all.
avoid
vt. 避免，預(yù)防，避開(kāi)
A: Can I have a week to think about it?
B: Sure. I await your reply.
await
vt. 1.等候，期待，期望；2.將降臨到…身上
A: It is my pleasure to award you with this trophy for academic excellence.
B: I’m honored to receive it.
award
vt. 1.授予，給予；2.判給，裁定
n. 獎(jiǎng)，獎(jiǎng)品，獎(jiǎng)金
A: I wasn’t aware that you’ve been trying to reach me.
B: Well, I have been for the past fifteen days.
aware
a. 意識(shí)到的，知道的
A: How was the movie?
B: It was absolutely awful.
awful
a. 1.極壞的，令人不快的，可怕的；2.（感到）難過(guò)的，不舒服的；3.非常的，極大的
A: I really feel awkward when I play tennis.
B: Maybe you should get lessons?
awkward
a. 1.尷尬的，棘手的；2.難操縱的，使用不便的；3.笨拙的，不靈巧的
A: Are you going to cut the tree down with a chainsaw?
B: No, just my trusty ax .
ax(e)
n. 斧子
W 字部
A: What is the current wage for a bus driver?
B: I don’t know. We’ll have to look it up.
wage
n. [常pl.]工資，報(bào)酬
vt. 開(kāi)始，進(jìn)行
A: Climb in this wagon and I will pull you along the sidewalk.
B: Can Billy ride with me, too ?
wagon
n. 1.四輪馬車，大篷車；2.鐵路貨車，客貨兩用車
A: Try not to waken him with your music.
B: I’ll keep the volume down.
waken
vi. 醒來(lái)
vt. 喚醒
A: This belt is too tight around my waist .
B: Let’s try a large size.
waist
n. 腰，腰部
A: Don’t let him wander off .
B: Don’t worry. I’ll keep an eye on him.
wander
vi. 1.漫游，閑逛，漫步；2.偏離正道；3.走神，（神志）恍惚
A: What did you do last night?
B: We sat on the living room floor and enjoyed the warmth of the fire.
warmth
n. 1.暖和，溫暖；2.熱烈，熱情，熱心
A: My feet are soaking wet!
B: Too bad your boots aren’t waterproof like mine.
waterproof
a. 不透水的，防水的
A: The wax from the candle is starting to drip onto the birthday cake.
B: Quick! Let’s blow out the candle.
wax
n. 蠟，蜂蠟
vt. 給…上蠟
A: My joints are starting to weaken in my old age.
B: I’m sure your doctor could help you strengthen them.
weaken
v. （使）變?nèi)?，（使）減弱
A: She is independently wealthy .
B: I thought so by the way she dressed and carried herself.
wealthy
a. 富裕的
A: What sort of weapon was he carrying?
B: I think it was a bow and arrow.
weapon
n. 武器，兵器
A: She can weave a rug in less than one week!
B: That’s amazing, considering the quality of the rugs that she makes.
weave
v. 編，織
A: If I don’t have someone to help me weed , the garden will turn into a jungle!
B: I can help you on Friday.
weed
n. 雜草，野草
v. 除草
A: I am willing to work on any weekday .
B: Would you also be willing to work on the weekend?
weekday
n. 平常日，工作日
A: Ever since my injury, I have to make weekly trips to the doctor.
B: That’s such a drag!
weekly
a. 每周的，一周一次的
ad. 一周一次的
n. 周報(bào)，周刊
A: Whenever I think about my cat that died. I begin to weep .
B: I know it is hard to lose a pet that you love so much.
weep
v. 1.（為……）哭泣，流（淚）；2.滲出
A: How can I fix this lamp?
B: You night need to weld the broken pieces together.
weld
v. 焊接
n. 焊接，焊縫
A: Why do you give so much money to charity?
B: Because I’m concerned about the welfare of those less fortunate than I.
welfare
n. 1.福利；2.福利救濟(jì)
A: The whale is becoming an endangered species.
B: It’s really sad how they have been so exploited over the last decade.
whale
n. 鯨
A: I didn’t care whatsoever how she went about doing it.
B: You only cared about the results?
whatsoever
ad. （用于否定句中以加強(qiáng)語(yǔ)氣）任何
A: I could easily walk to the theater, whereas Sarah would have had a very difficult time.
B: Well, maybe if you walked with her, she would make it just fine.
whereas
conj. 然而，但是，盡管
A: Whichever way you go, I will be there with you.
B: You can count me in too.
whichever
pron . / a. 無(wú)論哪個(gè)，無(wú)論哪些
A: He uses a long whip to train the horse.
B: I think there must be a kinder way to train a horse.
whip
n. 鞭子
vt. 1.鞭打，抽打，鞭策；2.猛地移動(dòng)；3.攪打（奶油，蛋等）成糊狀
vi. 1.抽打，拍打；2.猛地移動(dòng)
A: I’ll give you a whistle when I need your help.
B: Okay. I’ll be ready.
whistle
vi. 1.吹口哨，鳴汽笛；呼嘯而過(guò)
vt. 用口哨吹出
n. 1.哨子，汽笛；2.口哨聲，汽笛聲
A: Whoever gets there first is the winner.
B: What if two of us reach the finish line at the same time?
whoever
pron. 1.[引導(dǎo)名詞從句]誰(shuí)；2.無(wú)論誰(shuí)，不管誰(shuí)；3.究竟是誰(shuí)
A: I wholly support your campaign.
B: Thank you. I couldn’t get very far without you.
wholly
ad. 完全地，全部地
A: She has a wicked streak in her.
B: On what do you base that statement?
wicked
a. 1.邪惡的，惡劣的，缺德的；2.淘氣的，頑皮的
A: Why do you have to move your home?
B: Because they are planning to widen the highway.
widen
vt. 加寬，放寬
vi. 變寬
A: By now the news of your promotion has become quite widespread .
B: I really don’t think it’s such a big deal.
widespread
a. 分布（或散布）廣的，普遍的
A: How long has she been a widow ?
B: Her husband died nine years ago.
widow
n. 寡婦
A: What is the width of your living room?
B: I don’t know. We’ll have to measure it.
width
n. 1.寬度，闊度，廣度；2.寬闊，廣闊
A: She has a lot of wisdom for her age.
B: Maybe it’s because of her upbringing.
wisdom
n. 1.明智，正確的判斷；2.智慧，學(xué)問(wèn)
A: What made his speech so memorable?
B: I think it was his wit and humor.
wit
n. 1.風(fēng)趣，妙語(yǔ)；2.[常pl.]智力，才智
at one’s wits’ end 智窮計(jì)盡
A: How much money can I withdraw from the bank?
B: There is a daily limit of $250.
withdraw
vt. 收回，撤消，撤退
vi. 縮回，退出，撤退
A: I don’t know if I can withstand any more scrutiny.
B: They really are looking at you with a fine-toothed.
withstand
vt. 經(jīng)受，承受，抵住
A: We need one more witness for the trial.
B: The problem is that we can’t find any more people without a bias in this case.
witness
n. 1.目擊者，見(jiàn)證人；2.證據(jù)，證言
vt. 1.目擊，注意到；2.為…作證，證明
A: That dog really likes like a wolf .
B: He walks like one too.
wolf
n. 狼
A: That workman does stellar work.
B: Yes, he is a true craftsman.
workman
n. 技術(shù)工人，工匠
A: I like to keep my workshop in order.
B: Yes, I’ve noticed that each hammer and nail has its own special place.
workshop
n. 1.車間，工場(chǎng)，作坊；2.研討會(huì)，講習(xí)班
A: We are experiencing a worldwide hunger problem.
B: We need to act soon before too many more people die of starvation.
worldwide
a. / ad. 世界范圍（的），全世界（的）
A: I found a worn in my garden that was really big and fat.
B: Looks like your soil is very rich.
worm
n. 蟲(chóng)，蠕蟲(chóng)
A: In difficult times like this, it’s important to gather together in worship .
B: I’m so grateful to have a community to join with in prayer.
worship
n. 1.崇拜，崇敬；2.敬奉，信奉
A: That old car is worthless.
B: I guess I’ll have to buy a new one.
worthless
a. 無(wú)價(jià)值的，沒(méi)有用處的
A: I would like to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
B: Perhaps we could take meals to older people who can’t cook for themselves.
worthwhile
a. 值得（做）的
A: She is a worthy candidate for governor.
B: I plan to vote for her on Tuesday.
worthy
a. 1. (of) 值得的，配得上的；2.有價(jià)值的，可尊敬的
A: I love to wrap packages.
B: Would you please wrap my Christmas gifts?
wrap
vt. 包，裹
n. 披肩，圍巾
A: Before his wreck , he was a strong runner.
B: Now he seems to have lost some of his endurance.
wreck
vt. 1.破壞，毀壞；2.造成……失事，使遇難
n. 1.失事，失事船（或飛機(jī)），殘?。?.精神或身體已垮的人
A: Does the watch fit your wrist ?
B: It’s a bit big, so I’ll have to take it to be adjusted.
wrist
n. 腕，腕關(guān)節(jié)
A: Have you read his latest book?
B: No, but I’ve heard he’s an excellent writer .
writer
n. 作者，作家
A: I hope that you will be able to read my writing.
B: Don’t worry. It is very clear.
writing
n. 1.著作，作品；2.（書）寫，寫作
X字部
A: I think I may have broken my ankle.
B: Why don’t you get an X-ray so you will know for sure?
X-ray
n. X射線，X光
Y字部
A: Whenever I see someone else yawn , I start yawning too.
B: I’ve heard that yawning is contagious.
yawn
vi. 打呵欠
n. 呵欠
A: How do you keep your finances in such good shape?
B: I have an auditor check my books on a yearly basis.
yearly
a. 每年的，一年一度的
ad. 每年，一年一次地
A: that crop didn’t yield much this year.
B: Maybe the weather was too warm.
yield
vi. 1.(to) 屈服，服從；2.倒霉，垮掉
vt. 1.產(chǎn)生，出產(chǎn)；2.讓出，放棄
n. 產(chǎn)量，收益
A: How did my window get broken?
B: I saw a youngster accidentally throw a baseball through it this morning.
youngster
n. 青年，年輕人；孩子
Z 字部
A: We would need to be in a more temperate zone for that kind of plant to grow.
B: Maybe I’d better find a plant more suitable to this climate
zone
n. 地區(qū)，區(qū)域
J 字部
A: Why is your husband in jail ?
B: Because he cheated on our taxes.
jail
n. 監(jiān)獄，看守所
vt. 監(jiān)禁，拘留
A: Why are you late for work?
B: Because I got stuck in a traffic jam .
jam
n. 1.果醬；2.擁擠，堵塞；3.卡住
vt. 1.將…塞進(jìn)，堵塞，擠滿；2.使卡??；3.干擾（廣播）等
vi. 1.擠入；2.卡住
A: Would you mind picking up a jar of honey at the store?
B: Sure, no problem.
jar
n. 罐子，廣口瓶
v. 1.（使）感到不快，刺激（神經(jīng)等）；2.震動(dòng)，搖動(dòng)
A: Why is your face all swollen?
B: I got in a fight, and the other guy punched me in the jaw.
jaw
n. 頜，顎
A: What type of music do you like?
B: I play classical music professionally, but I love to listen to jazz .
jazz
n.爵士樂(lè)
A: I’m going out with Richard for dinner tomorrow night.
B: Don’t you think your husband might be jealous ?
jealous
a. 1.嫉妒的，猜忌的；2.精心守護(hù)的
A: Would you like to go shopping with me after school today?
B: Sure. I need to buy a new pair of jeans .
jeans
n. 工裝褲，牛仔褲
A: Look how small that jet looks in the sky.
B: It looks small way up there, but it’s actually bigger than our house.
jet
n. 1.噴氣式飛機(jī)，噴氣發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)；2.噴嘴，噴射口；3.噴射，噴流
vi. 乘噴氣式飛機(jī)
A: My precious jewel has been stolen!
B: Don’t worry. I’m sure that we’ll be able to catch the thief.
jewel
n. 寶石，寶石飾物
A: You did a great job raising your daughter.
B: Thanks. It was really a joint effort between me and my wife.
joint
a. 1.連接的；2.共同的，共有的，聯(lián)合的
n. 1.關(guān)節(jié)；2.接頭，接合處
out of joint 1. 脫臼；2.出了問(wèn)題，處于混亂狀態(tài)
A: Do you write in a journal every day?
B: I used to write in it a lot, but lately I haven’t been able to find the time.
journal
n. 1.雜志，期刊，日?qǐng)?bào)；2.日志，日記
A: Why do you want to be a journalist ?
B: Because I like to write about current events.
journalist
n. 新聞工作者，新聞?dòng)浾?BR> A: John really shouldn’t have quite his job.
B: I agree. He really showed poor judgment .
judgment
n. 1.看法，意見(jiàn)，評(píng)價(jià)；2.判斷，判斷力；審判，判決
A: It’s so hot and humid outside today.
B: No kidding. It feels like a jungle out there.
jungle
n. 1.（熱帶）叢林，密林；2.亂七八糟的一堆
A: Considering that he was my junior , I thought that I would get the job over him.
B: Nowadays, employers pay more attention to work experience than age.
junior
a. 1.年少的，較年幼的；2.資歷較淺的，地位較低的
n. 1.年少者；2.地位較低者，晚輩；3.（美國(guó)大中學(xué)的）三年級(jí)學(xué)生
A: How long has the jury been deliberating?
B: It’s been over three hours now.
jury
n. 1.陪審團(tuán)；2.（競(jìng)賽或展覽的）評(píng)判委員會(huì)
A: I assure you that we will bring your son’s killer to justice .
B: Thank you ,Officer.
justice
n. 1.正義，公正；2.司法，法律制裁
bring to justice 把……交付審判，使歸案受理
do justice to 公平地對(duì)待，公正地評(píng)判
A: It’s hard justify spending so much money on a car.
B: But it’s such a beautiful vehicle!
justify
vt. 證明……正當(dāng)（或有理），為……辯護(hù)
K字部
A: Are you looking forward to going to the zoo tomorrow?
B: Actually, I’m not too keen on going, but I guess it’ll be fun to go with friends.
keen
a. 1.(on) 熱心的，渴望的；2.敏銳的，敏捷的；3.激烈的，強(qiáng)烈的； 4.鋒利的，刺人的
A: Is the water in the kettle boiling yet?
B: Not yet, but it should be in a minute or so.
kettle
n. 水壺
A: Why can’t you use your computer?
B: Because the keyboard’s broken.
keyboard
n. 鍵盤
A: When I was a kid , I use to love to eat ice cream.
B: So did I , but now I’m too worried about my health to be able to enjoy it.
kid
n. 小孩，年輕人
v. 戲弄，（與……）開(kāi)玩笑
A: Has your son started school yet?
B: Yes, he just started kindergarten this fall.
kindergarten
n. 幼兒園
A: Here’s some money to help you pay off your dept.
B: Thank you so much for your kindness .
kindness
n. 1.親切，仁慈，好意；2.仁慈（或好心）的行為
A: Why do you think the various kingdoms of the middle ages were always at war?
B: I don’t know. but I would guess that it was for the same reasons that people fight wars today.
kingdom
n. 1.王國(guó)；2.領(lǐng)域，界
A: Why do people kneel before the king and queen?
B: It’s a sign of respect.
kneel
vi. 跪
A: Why are you wearing your shoes to bed?
B: Because my shoelaces are tied in a knot , and I can’t get them off!
knot
n. 1.（繩等的）結(jié)；2.（木材上的）節(jié)疤；3.（航速單位）節(jié)
vt. 把……打成結(jié)，把……結(jié)牢
U字部
A: What would you ultimate vacation be?
B: I’d love to go to Europe
ultimate
a. 1.極端的，的，的；2。最后的，最終的
n. 終極，頂點(diǎn)，極限
A: It is really raining outside. Do you have an umbrella I could borrow?
B: Yes, feel free to take with you . I have another one that I can use.
umbrella
n. 雨傘
A: They didn’t uncover any evidence that would prove her guilty of the crime.
B: I’m not surprised, because I’m certain she is innocent.
uncover
vt. 1。揭露，暴露；2。揭開(kāi)……的蓋子
A: He will have to undergo surgery to correct the problem with his knee.
B: Isn’t there an alternative?
undergo
vt. 經(jīng)歷，遭受
A: What sort of training have you had as a teacher?
B: I did my undergraduate work in Child Psychology, and received my Mater’s degree in Education.
undergraduate
n. 大學(xué)本科生
A: Where are the telephone lines located in this neighborhood?
B: My understanding is that they are all underground.
underground
a. 1。地（面）下的；2。秘密地，不公開(kāi)地
ad. 1。在地（面）下，往地（面）下；2。秘密地，不公開(kāi)地
n. 1。地鐵；2。地下組織（或運(yùn)動(dòng)）
A: Please underline all of the book titles in your paper.
B: Do I capitalize every word in the title of the books?
underline
vt. 1。在……下面劃線；2。強(qiáng)調(diào)，使突出
A: I’ve lost my shoes.
B: Have you looked underneath the chair?
underneath
prep. 在……下面，在……底下
ad. 在下面，在底下
n. 下部，地部
A: Do you know when these reports are due?
B: My understanding is that we need to have them in by Friday.
understanding
n. 1。諒解，（非正式）協(xié)議；2。理解（力）；3。相互理解，融洽
a. 體諒的，寬容的，通情達(dá)理的
A: That’s a mighty big project to undertake in such a shout amount of time.
B: I know, but I really believe I can get it done.
undertake
vt. 1。承擔(dān)，著手做；2。同意，答應(yīng)，保證
A: It’s really hard to undo a mistake like that one.
B: Maybe we could just start over.
undo
vt. 1。解開(kāi)，松開(kāi)；2。取消，撤消
A: Undoubtedly , there is still work to be done on this driveway.
B: I agree. After a rain, the ruts form all over again.
undoubtedly
ad. 無(wú)疑，必定
A: Why don’t you meet us for dinner in about an hour?
B: I’m sorry, but we have some unexpected visitors in town tonight.
unexpected
a. 想不到的，意外的
A: Unfortunately , I left my keys at home.
B: Don’t worry, I have an extra set.
unfortunately
ad. 遺憾的是，可惜的是
A: It’s hard to imagine anyone not being touched by the union of black and red in this painting.
B: The artist really did do an amazing job.
union
n. 1。工會(huì)，聯(lián)盟；2。結(jié)合，聯(lián)合，合并
A: You have unique way of expressing yourself that is very engaging.
B: Thank you. I really appreciate the complement.
unique
a. 1。的，獨(dú)特的，獨(dú)一無(wú)二的；2。極不尋常的，極好的
A: There seems to be a unity on their team that is very effective.
B: I agree. They really know how to work together toward a common goal.
unity
n. 1。團(tuán)結(jié)，聯(lián)合，統(tǒng)一；2。和睦，協(xié)調(diào)
A: The universal need for love ties all of humanity together.
B: What about the universal need for food?
universal
a. 1。普遍的，全體的；2。通用的，萬(wàn)能的；3。宇宙的，全世界的
A: The universe is so large that it takes years to travel from one planet to another.
B: Perhaps with the new technologies things will happen faster.
universe
n. 1。宇宙，萬(wàn)物，世界；2。領(lǐng)域，范圍
A: Unlike yesterday, the air seems very cold today.
B: I’m sure the wind chill factor is part of the reason.
unlike
prep. 不像，和……不同
A: If I unload the bricks from my car, I’ll have room for one more passenger.
B: Here, I’ll help you.
unload
vt. 1。卸（貨），從……卸下貨物；下（客）；2。退出（槍的）子彈，卸下（相機(jī)的）膠卷
vi. 卸貨；下客
A: It’s quite unusual to see deer crossing the highway.
B: They must be fleeing from hunters.
unusual
a. 1。不平常的，少有的；2。與眾不同的，獨(dú)特的
A: The upper end of town is much more populated than this part.
B: Maybe we should live here since there is less traffic.
upper
a. 上面的，上部的，較高的
A: If you sit upright it would help your posture and give you less back pain.
B: Thanks. I’ll give it a try.
upright
a. 1。直立的，豎立的，垂直的；2。正直的，誠(chéng)實(shí)的
ad. 挺直著，豎立著
A: I am very upset that you left the dishes unwashed.
B: I’m sorry. I’ll wash them now.
upset
vt. 1。使心煩意亂，使苦惱，使不適；2。打亂，攪亂；3。打翻，弄翻
n. 1。翻倒，攪亂，不安；2。（腸胃等）不適
a. 1。心煩的，苦惱的；2。（腸胃等）不適的
A: I’d like an up-to-date report on his schoolwork.
B: He is keeping up with homework assignment, doing well on tests, and seems very eager to learn.
up-to-date
a. 1?，F(xiàn)代化的，最新的；2。跟上時(shí)代的
A: Why are there so many construction trucks on this road?
B: At the other end of the road there is an urban housing development being built.
urban
a. 城市的
A: I urge all of you to vote in this next election.
B: I certainly will. I want my voice to be heard.
urge
vt. 1。鼓勵(lì)，極力；2。竭力主張，強(qiáng)烈要求；3。催促，力勸
n. 強(qiáng)烈的欲望，迫切的要求
A: It is urgent that you attend to that cut on your knee.
B: Do you have a first aid kit?
urgent
a. 急迫的，緊要的
A: There is a big controversy over the proper usage of that word.
B: Well, I think I’ll avoid using it until they get the controversy worded out.
usage
n. 1。使用，用法；2。慣用法
A: This beginner’s textbook is useless .
B: Maybe for you , but I’m sure that someone at a lower level might find it useful.
useless
a. 無(wú)用的，無(wú)價(jià)值的，無(wú)效的
A: Who is the primary user of this computer?
B: David is the one who uses it the most.
user
n. 用戶，使用者
A: Our utility bills have gone sky high this month!
B: We should try to use less electricity.
utility
n. 1。功用，效用；2。[常pl.]公用事業(yè)
A: If we better utilized her skills, I think we would get better results.
B: The problem is that we can only pay her part time.
utilize
vt. 利用
A: I would like your utmost attention for this performance.
B: Okay, I’ll try to stay focused.
utmost
a. 極度的，的
n. 極限，極度，可能
do one’s utmost 竭力，盡全力
A: The disorganized lecture left the audience in utter confusion.
B: Was it that bad?
utter
vt. 發(fā)出（聲音），說(shuō)
a. 完全的，徹底的，絕對(duì)的
V 字部
A: I notice that that house was vacant. Do you think it’s for sale?
B: I think it might be.
vacant
a. 1.未被占用的，空著的; 2.(職位,工作燈)空缺的; 3. (神情等)茫然的，(心靈)空虛的
A: We really need to clean our apartment.
B: I’ll vacuum while you dust.
vacuum
n. 1.真空; 2.真空吸塵器
v. 用吸塵器清掃
A: She was rather vague in describing what happened.
B: Maybe her brother knows more of the details.
vague
a. 含糊的，不明確的，模糊的
A: She spends so much time and energy on her looks and what she wears.
B: She does seem to be rather vain.
vain
a. 1.徒勞的，無(wú)效的，不成功的; 2.自負(fù)的，愛(ài)虛榮的
in vain 徒然, 白費(fèi)力
A: Do you think a fishing trip is a valid reason to skip work?
B: I think so, but I’m not sure if your boss will agree with me!
valid
a. 1.有根據(jù)的，有理的; 2.有效的，具有法律效力的
A: There are eight of us that need to get to the movies.
B: Do you think we could all fit in your van?
van
n. 運(yùn)貨車, (載客的)面包車
A: It was amazing how the magician just vanished into the air!
B: There must have been some trick to it.
vanish
vi. 1.突然不見(jiàn)，消失; 2.不復(fù)存在，絕跡
A: I smell a strong vapor in the air.
B: Maybe we should open the windows.
vapor
n. (蒸)汽
A: There appears to be one variable in our experiment that is throwing the whole thing off.
B: How can one variable have such a big effect on our results?
variable
a. 1.易變的，多變的; 2.可變的
n. 可變因素，變量
A: If you look at his body as a whole, he shows great variation as an artist.
B: But his early oil paintings were the most famous.
variation
n. 1.變化，變動(dòng); 2.變體,變種; 3.變奏(曲)
A: Is it usually hot here in the summer?
B: It varies from year to year.
vary
vi. 變化，有不同，呈差異
vt. 改變，使不同
A: Which vehicle should we drive on our trip?
B: Let’s take the one that gets the highest gas mileage.
vehicle
n. 1.交通工具，車輛; 2.傳播媒介，工具,手段
A: What’s the next step in our business venture?
B: We need to come up with a business plan.
venture
n. 風(fēng)險(xiǎn)投資，(商業(yè)等的)風(fēng)險(xiǎn)項(xiàng)目
vi. 冒險(xiǎn),大膽行事
vt. 1.敢于,大膽表示; 2.拿….冒險(xiǎn), 冒… 的險(xiǎn)
A: Can you think of a good verb to use in this sentence?
B: We need one that really describes his movement. How about “scurried” ?
verb
n. 動(dòng)詞
A: I am calling to verify that I have an appointment scheduled for Monday at 3 pm.
B: Yes, we have you on our schedule.
verify
vi. 1.核實(shí),查對(duì); 2.證明,證實(shí)
A: Which version of the manuscript do you think is most authentic?
B: I would assume the earlier version to be more authentic.
version
n. 1.版本，譯本; 2.說(shuō)法
A: It’s hard to maintain a long-distance relationship via the telephone.
B: Why don’t you try writing letters?
via
prep. 經(jīng)由，經(jīng)過(guò)，通過(guò)
A: This chair vibrates when you sit in it.
B: I bet that feels really good!
vibrate
v. (使)振動(dòng), (使)搖擺
A: Why haven’t you stopped smoking?
B: It’s a vice that I can’t seem to get rid of.
vice
n. 1.缺點(diǎn),弱點(diǎn); 2.邪惡(行為), 道德敗壞(行為)
A: How old was the victim?
B: He was twenty-three at the time of the murder.
victim
n. 犧牲品，受害者
A: I’m too tired to go to the movies.
B: How about we rent a video?
video
n. 錄象，錄象機(jī)
a. 錄象的
vt. 制作的．．．錄象
A: What do you think of the work we did?
B: From my point of view it was a success.
view
n.?。保捶?，見(jiàn)解，觀點(diǎn)；２．觀察，視閾，眼界；３．景色，風(fēng)景
vt.?。保捶?，考慮，估量；２．觀察，看
in view of 鑒于，考慮到
with a view to 為了，為的是
A: When I look at the results from your viewpoint, I am satisfied.
B: Thanks for being able to see it from both sides.
viewpoint
n. 觀點(diǎn)
A: He was vigorous in his opposition to our proposal.
B: Do you think that we’ll be able to convice him?
vigorous
a.?。保辛Φ模昧Φ?；２．精力充沛的
A: What do you put in your salad dressing that makes it so tasty?
B: I use vinegar.
vinegar
n. 醋
A: I wouldn’t dare violate our agreement.
B: It’s great to know that I can always count on you.
violate
vt.?。保`反，違背；?。玻C瀆；?。常址?，妨礙
A: I get really sad when I think of how much violence there is in the world.
B: I wonder if there’s a way to change the situation.
violence
n. １．暴力，強(qiáng)暴；?。玻土?，劇烈，強(qiáng)烈
A: There are too many violent movies on television.
B: I agree. We need to come up with cleaner forms of entertainment.
violent
a.?。保┝σ鸬?，強(qiáng)暴的； ２．猛烈的，劇烈的，強(qiáng)烈的
A: I would like to paint the room a violet color.
B: That would be so much better than magenta!
violet
n. 紫羅蘭
a. 紫色的
A: Could you teach me to play the violin?
B: Only if you will commit to practicing for a half an hour each day.
violin
n. 小提琴
A: Do you think the death of the king will affect the political situation?
B: Not in a major way. The king was a virtual puppet for the last years of his life.
virtual
a. 實(shí)質(zhì)上的，事實(shí)上的，實(shí)際上的
A: I wanted a glass of mild, but when I got to the refrigerator I discovered that the milk jug was virtually empty!
B: Don’t worry. The milkman comes tomorrow.
virtually
ad. 實(shí)際上，事實(shí)上
A: What virtue do you value most in a person?
B: I especially care if a person tells the truth.
virtue
n.?。保赖拢滦?；２．優(yōu)點(diǎn)，長(zhǎng)處
by virtue of 借助，由于
A: If you have a sore throat without a fever, you may have caught the virus that is going around.
B: I hope not.
virus
n.?。保《?；?。玻《拘约膊?，病毒病
A: When the stars are visible, we can pick out the constellations.
B: Can you help me find Orion’s Belt?
visible
a. 看得見(jiàn)的，可見(jiàn)的，有形的
A: I have been having trouble with my vision lately.
B: When was the last time you went to the eye doctor?
vision
n.?。保胂螅Γ?，幻想，幻覺(jué)；?。玻暳Γ曈X(jué)
A: I loved the movie’s visual effects.
B: I particularly liked the train’s blowing up.
visual
a. 視覺(jué)的，看得見(jiàn)的
A: It’s vital that she take her medicine during her recovery.
B: I’ll make sure she doesn’t miss any doses.
vital
a. 生死攸關(guān)的，極其重要的； ２．有生命的，充滿生機(jī)的
A: I feel really tired all the time.
B: Maybe you aren’t getting enough vitamins.
vitamin
n. 維生素
A: Give me a vivid example of his high level of energy.
B: He’s up at 5 am, runs 10 miles, does a 12-hour workday, and then comes home and works in the yard.
vivid
a. １．生動(dòng)的，栩栩如生的；?。玻r艷的
A: I am having a hard time learning English vocabulary.
B: Do you have any friends that would be willing to help you study?
vocabulary
n. １．詞匯（量）；?。玻~（匯）表
A: That volcano hasn’t erupted in twenty years.
B: I hope it doesn’t decide to suddenly erupt this year.
volcano
n. 火山
A: What is your favorite team sport?
B: I especially lave volleyball.
volleyball
n. 排球
A: What kind of battery does this flashlight take?
B: It take a 6- volt battery.
volt
n. 伏特
A: The voltage of this washing machine is higher than the other appliances.
B: We should probably call an electrician to write it for us.
voltage
n. 電壓
A: Shhh! The baby is sleeping!
B: Sorry, I’ll turn down the television’s volume.
volume
n.?。?，卷，冊(cè)，書卷； ２．體積，容積，容量；?。常袅浚懚?BR> A: Being a part of this committee is voluntary.
B: Good. I don’t think I can take on any more responsibilities.
voluntary
a.
A: You’re going to abandon me, just like that?
B: I’m sorry, but I’ve got an important job to do.
abandon
vt. 1.離棄，丟棄；2.遺棄，拋棄；3.放棄
abandon oneself to 沉溺于
with abandon 1.放任地，放縱地；2.縱情地
A: I think it’s important that all people have the ability to read.
B: I agree with you, but that’s easier said than done.
ability
n. 1.能力，本領(lǐng)；2.才能，才智
to the best of one’s ability 盡自己努力
A: How many passengers are there aboard the ship?
B: Seventy-six, I think.
aboard
prep. 在（船、飛機(jī)、車）上，上（船、飛機(jī)、車）
ad. 在船（或飛機(jī)、車）上，上船（或飛機(jī)、車）
A: Are you planning on studying abroad?
B: I’d like to, but I’m not sure if I’ll have enough money.
abroad
ad. 1.到國(guó)外，在國(guó)外；2.在傳播，在流傳
A: I noticed your absence in class this morning.
B: I’m sorry, I overslept.
absence
n. 1.缺席，不在；2.缺席的時(shí)間，外出期；3.缺乏，不存在
A: I can’t believe the boss was absent from today’s meeting.
B: Neither can I .
absent
a. 1.缺席的，不在場(chǎng)的；2.缺乏的，不存在的；3.心不在焉的，出神的
A: We have absolute proof that you committed the crime.
B: That’s absolutely ridiculous!
absolute
a. 1.十足的，道地的；2.絕對(duì)的，完全的；3.不受任何限制（或約束）的
A: This paper absorbs water so quickly!
B: Yes, it’s great for cleaning up spills.
absorb
vt. 1.吸收；2.吸引…的注意，使全神貫注；3.把…并入，同化
A: Why aren’t you doing well in the class?
B: The material is so abstract that I have trouble understanding it.
abstract
a. 1.抽象的；2.抽象派的
n. 1.摘要，梗概；2.抽象派藝術(shù)作品
vt. 1.做…的摘要；2.提取，抽取
in the abstract 抽象地，在理論上
A: Labor is an abundant resource here.
B: One of many abundant resources, I’d like to point out.
abundant
a. 1.大量的，充足的；2.（in）豐富的，富裕的
A: I hate to see the abuse of animals.
B: It makes me sick.
abuse
n. 1.濫用，妄用； 2.虐待，傷害； 3.辱罵，毀謗
vt. 1.濫用，妄用； 2.虐待，傷害； 3.辱罵，毀謗
A: I really dislike reading academic books.
B: That may be so, but reading them is an important way to expand your knowledge.
academic
a. 1.學(xué)校的，學(xué)院的；2.學(xué)術(shù)的；3.純理論的，不切實(shí)際的
n. 大學(xué)教師
A: The academy is an important part of the education system.
B: I couldn’t agree with you more.
academy
n. 1.研究院，學(xué)會(huì)；2.（中等以上）專門學(xué)校
A: Look how fast that car can accelerate!
B: I’ve never seen anything like it .
accelerate
v. （使）加快，（使）增速
A: I’m sorry, I’m having a little trouble understanding your accent.
B:I’ll try to speak more clearly.
accent
n. 1.口音，腔調(diào)； 2.重音，重音符號(hào)
vt. 重讀
A: How’s work?
B: I feel like I’m finally gaining my co-worker’s acceptance..
acceptance
n. 1.接受，接納；2.贊同，承認(rèn)；3.容忍
A: I wish I had access to the public library.
B: it’s easy! Just go and get a card.
access
n. 1.通道，入口；2.接近，進(jìn)入；接近（或進(jìn)入、享用）的機(jī)會(huì)
vt. 存?。ㄓ?jì)算機(jī)文件）
A: How did you two meet?
B:To tell you the truth, it was completely accidental.
accidental
a. 意外的，偶然（發(fā)生）的
A: What sort of accommodation can you supply for me?
B: We’ve got a beautiful two-room double with a bath an shower.
accommodation
n. [常pl.] 住處，膳宿
A: Would you be willing to accompany me to the party tonight?
B: Sure , I’d love to .
accompany
vt. 1.陪伴，陪同；2.伴隨，和…一起發(fā)生；3.為…伴奏（或伴唱）
A: What kind of job do you think I should get?
B: It all depends on what you want to accomplish in your life.
accomplish
vt. 達(dá)到（目的），完成（任務(wù)），實(shí)現(xiàn)（計(jì)劃、諾言等）
A: The numbers in this table don’t seem to be in accord with reality.
B: I know, but these are the figures that we came up with.
accord
n. 1.一致，符合；2.（尤指國(guó)與國(guó)之間的）諒解，協(xié)議
vi. （with）相符合，相一致，相和諧
vt. 授予，贈(zèng)與，給予
of one’s own accord 出于自愿，主動(dòng)地
in accord with 與…一致，與…相符合
with one accord 一致地，一致同意地
A: Why didn’t you sign the contract?
B: Because that company’s behavior is not in accordance with international law.
accordance
n. 一致，和諧，符合
in accordance with 與…一致，依照，根據(jù)
A: When should I make my presence known?
B: Wait for my instructions and then proceed accordingly
accordingly
ad. 1.照著，相應(yīng)地；2.因此，所以，于是
A: Why are you holding me in this jail cell?
B: We’d like to hear your account of the events of last night.
account
n. 1.記述，描述，報(bào)告；2.帳，帳戶；3.解釋，說(shuō)明
vi. 1.（for）說(shuō)明…的原因，是…的原因；2.（在數(shù)量、比例方面）占
of no account 不重要的
on account of 為了…的緣故，因?yàn)?，由?BR> on no account 絕不，絕對(duì)不
take account of 考慮到，顧及，體諒
take…into account 見(jiàn)take account of ：考慮到，顧及，體諒
A: My accountant thinks she can save me lots of money on my taxes this year.
B: That sounds great!
accountant
n. 會(huì)計(jì)人員，會(huì)計(jì)師
A: You shouldn’t let the dirty dishes accumulate in the sick!
B: I know, I should wash them right away.
accumulate
vt. 堆積，積累，積聚
vi. 累積，聚積
A: When shooting a gun, accuracy is very important.
B: You only need to tell me that once.
accuracy
n. 準(zhǔn)確（性），精確（性）
A: If the weatherman’s predictions are accurate, it should rain tomarrow.
B: I hope not. Then we’d have to reschedule our baseball game.
accurate
a. 1.正確無(wú)誤的；2.準(zhǔn)確的，精確的
A: How dare you accuse me of stealing your computer?
B: I’m sorry, but you were the only one who had access to it.
accuse
vt. 指控，控告，指責(zé)
A: I’m not really accustomed to the style of the new boss.
B: It’ll take us al some time to get used to the change.
accustomed
a. 1. (to)習(xí)慣于…的，適應(yīng)了的；2. 通常的，慣常的
A: The new testing system rewards students based on achievement
B: Well, what was the old system like?
achievement
n. 1.成就，成績(jī)；2.達(dá)到，完成，實(shí)現(xiàn)
A: Be careful! This acid can burn through your skin!
B: Maybe I should wear gloves.
acid
n. 酸，酸性物質(zhì)
a. 1.酸的，酸味的；2.尖刻的，刻薄的
A: I’m so embarrassed that I don’t know what to do.
B: You should just acknowledge your mistake and move on.
acknowledge
vt. 1.承認(rèn)，承認(rèn)…的權(quán)威（或主張）；2.告知收到，確認(rèn)；3.對(duì)…表示謝忱，報(bào)償
A: Was that your girlfriend?
B: No, we’re not even good friend. She’s really just an acquaitance
acquaintance
n. 1.相識(shí)的人，熟人；2.認(rèn)識(shí)，相識(shí)，了解
A: What do you think is the best way to acquire knowledge about fishing?
B: Go fishing!
acquire
vt. 1.取得，獲得；2.學(xué)到
A: The acquisition of wealth should not be the only goal of your life.
B: I know, but I still would have liked to have gotten a raise.
acquisition
n. 1.取得，獲得，習(xí)得；2.獲得物，增添的人（或物）
A: How many acres of land are you hoping to bay?
B: Anywhere between ten and twenty.
acre
n. 英畝
A: If you really like the girl, then you should take action
B: But I get nervous every time I talk to her .
action
n. 1.行動(dòng)，行動(dòng)過(guò)程；2.已做的事，行為；3.作用；4.情節(jié)
out of action 不（再）起作用，不（再）運(yùn)轉(zhuǎn)
A: What would you say is your favorite activity ?
B: I’d have to say bowling.
acrivity
n. 1.活動(dòng)，行動(dòng)；2.活躍，活力
A: Why do you think he is so successful?
B: His acute sense of reason puts him a level above everyone else.
acute
a. 1.嚴(yán)重的，激烈的；2.敏銳的；3.（疾?。┘毙缘模?.尖的，銳的
A: That is the silliest ad I have every seen!
B: Why would anyone want to buy that product?
ad
n. 見(jiàn)advertisement
A: If you want to survive in this business, you’ve got to learn to how to adapt
B: I’m doing the best I can.
adapt
vt. 1.使適應(yīng)，使適合；2.修改，改編
vi. (to) 適應(yīng)
A: How are you going to have room for the new baby?
B: We’re going to build an addition onto our house.
addition
n. 1.加，加法；2.增加的人（或物）
in addition 另外，加之
in addition to 除…之外（還）
A: Do you have any additional questions?
B: No, thanks, you’ve answered them all.
additional
a. 添加的，額外的，另外的
A: If we can’t find adequate housing in the city, we’re going to have to move to another state.
B: That would really be a pit.
adequate
a. 1.充足的，足夠的；2.適當(dāng)?shù)?，勝任?BR> A: How was the concert?
B: I don’t know if I can even find the right adjective to describe it!
adjective
n. 形容詞
A: I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before you find a job.
B: Maybe I need to adjust my attitude
adjust
vt. 1.校正，校準(zhǔn)，調(diào)節(jié)；2.調(diào)節(jié)，改變…以適應(yīng)
vi. （to） 適應(yīng)
A: I’ve just about had it with the administration !
B: Really? What’s the problem?
administration
n. 1.管理，經(jīng)營(yíng)，支配；2.管理部門，行政機(jī)關(guān)，政府；3.實(shí)行，執(zhí)行
A: I applied to six school, and got four offers of admission .
B: Congratulations!
admission
n. 1.準(zhǔn)許進(jìn)入，準(zhǔn)許加入；2.入場(chǎng)費(fèi)，入場(chǎng)券；3.承認(rèn)，供認(rèn)
A: I think maybe we should adopt a child.
B: I’m not sure if we can afford it.
adopt
vt. 1.收養(yǎng)；2.采取，采納，采用；3.正式通過(guò)，批準(zhǔn)
A: Sometimes I get tired of being an adult. And want to just play like a child.
B: I think we all feel that way sometimes.
adult
n. 成年人（或動(dòng)物）
a. 1.成年的，充分長(zhǎng)成的；2.成年人的，適宜于成年人的
A: Are you going to sign up for the advanced course, or the beginner one?
B: I think I might sign up for the intermediate course.
advanced
a. 1.超前的，先進(jìn)的；2.高級(jí)的，高等的；3.年邁的，后階段的
A: Why did your team lose the game?
B: They had a big advantage over us, being so much taller.
advantage
n. 1.優(yōu)點(diǎn)，有利條件，有利因素；2.利益，好處
take advantage of 利用，占…的便宜
to advantage 有力地，使優(yōu)點(diǎn)突出地
A: Do you know what an adverb is ?
B: I think I remember from school that it is usually a word that modifies a verb.
adverb
n. 副詞
A: If we want our magazine to be successful, we need to find advertisers.
B: But who would want to advertise I a magazine about potatoes?
advertise
vt. 1.為…做廣告，宣傳；2.（在報(bào)刊，電視，廣播等中）公告，告布
vi. 登廣告，做廣告，登公告
A: It’s imperative that we build our brand name.
B: Well, if we want to do that, we’re going to need a killer advertisement.
advertisement
n. 1.廣告，公告，啟事；2.廣告活動(dòng)，宣傳
A: I’ve decided to quit my job.
B: I really don’t think that’s an advisable course of action.
advisable
a. 可取的，適當(dāng)?shù)?，明智?BR> A: What did the doctor say?
B: She advocated that I quit smoking.
advocate
vt. 擁護(hù)，提倡，主張
n. 1.擁護(hù)者，提倡者；2.辯護(hù)者，律師
A: It’s important to remember that your own actions affect the lives of others.
B: Thanks for reminding me.
affect
v. 影響
A: Why do you think he ‘s angry all the time?
B: Maybe his mother didn’t show him enough affection when he was a child.
affection
n. 喜愛(ài)，感情，愛(ài)慕之情
A: So, you went to the concert. Then what?
B: Afterwards, he drove me home and kissed me goodnight.
afterward(s)
ad. 以后，過(guò)后，后來(lái)
A: Do you know of a good travel agency?
B: We were very happy with the one that organized our trip to the Bahamas
agency
n. 1.代理行，經(jīng)銷處；2.（政府等的）專業(yè)行政部門
A: Would you mind helping me plan the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting?
B: Sure, no problem.
agenda
n. 議事日程
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I’ve been a real estate agent for the past 15 years.
agent
n. 1.代理人，代理商，經(jīng)紀(jì)人；2.政府特工人員，政府代表；3.動(dòng)因，原因；4.劑
A: Why didn’t you hire the candidate from Michigan?
B: I was really turned off by his aggressive manner.
aggressive
a. 侵犯的，侵略的，挑釁的；2.敢作敢為的，有進(jìn)取心的
A: This software has been a great aid in completing my homework.
B: It’s amazing what computers can do.
aid
n. 1.幫助，援助，救助；2.助手，輔助物，輔助手段
vt. 幫助，援助，救助
A: Before boarding the aircraft, remember to remove anything sharp from your luggage.
B: Don’t worry, I’ll remember.
aircraft
n. 飛機(jī)，航空器
A: Do you prefer to fly small airlines or large ones?
B: I fly whichever will sell me the cheapest ticket.
airline
n. [常pl.] 航空公司
A: I’m worried that my sickness will become serious.
B: Relax. A minor sore throat is no cause for alarm.
alarm
n. 1.驚恐，憂慮；2.警鐘，報(bào)警器，鬧鐘；3.報(bào)警
vt. 使驚恐，使擔(dān)心
A: Can I get you a beer?
B: No thanks. If I drink too much alcohol, my face turns red.
alcohol
n. 含酒精的飲料，酒精
A: Be sure to stay alert when you’re walking alone at night.
B: I’ll be fine. I’ve lived in the city all of my life.
alert
a. 警覺(jué)的，留神的，注意的
vt. 1.向…報(bào)警，使警惕；2.使認(rèn)識(shí)到，使意識(shí)到
n. 1.警戒（狀態(tài)），戒備（狀態(tài)）；2.警報(bào)
on the alert 警戒著，隨時(shí)準(zhǔn)備著，密切注意著
A: You two look almost exactly alike!
B: Well, we’re twins.
alike
a. 同樣的，相象的
ad. 1.一樣地，相似地；2.同樣程度地
A: Exactly how is an alliance with their company in our best interests?
B: The chief advantage is that we can consolidate our production lines.
alliance
n. 結(jié)盟，聯(lián)盟
A: Why should I give you a raise in your allowance?
B: Because I do more chores now than I used to .
allowance
n. 津貼，補(bǔ)貼，零用錢
make allowance(s) for 1.考慮到，顧及；2.體諒，原諒
A: They’ve been our allies for fifteen years, and I think we should help them
B: But sometimes you’ve got to abandon a sinking ship.
ally
n. 1.同盟國(guó)，同盟者；2.支持者
v. （使）結(jié)盟，（使）聯(lián)合
A: How do I get to the bank?
B: Just follow the road that runs alongside the river.
alongside
ad. 在旁邊，沿著邊，并排地
prep. 1.在…旁邊，沿著…的邊；2.和…在一起
A: How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?
B: Five, I think.
alphabet
n. 字母表
A: I’m trying to find a way to alter my image.
B: You could start by cutting your hair.
alter
v. 改變，改動(dòng)，變更
A: Isn’t there an alternative to moving to another country?
B: Not if we want to survive financially.
alternative
a. 1.兩者擇一的，供選擇的，供替代的
n. 1.取舍，抉擇，供選擇的東西；2.選擇的自由，選擇的余地
A: I’m having a strong reaction to the high altitude of the mountain.
B: Rest for a few days, and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
altitude
n. 1.高度，海拔；2.[pl.]高處，高地
A: What are you going to do with all of those aluminum cans?
B: Recycle them.
aluminium = aluminum
n. 鋁
A: You are quite the golfer!
B: I’m just an amateur, but I try to practice a lot.
amateur
n. 1.業(yè)余愛(ài)好者，業(yè)余運(yùn)動(dòng)員；2.外行，粗通某一行的人
a. 1.業(yè)余愛(ài)好的，業(yè)余（身份）的
A: This magician we’re going to see will amaze you with some of his tricks.
B: We’ll see. I’m not easily amazed.
amaze
vt. 使大為驚奇，驚愕
A: When you go abroad, you should remember that you’re acting as an ambassador for your county.
B: I’m not so sure about that. As far as I’m concerned, I’m just representing myself.
ambassador
n. 大使，使節(jié)，派駐國(guó)際組織的代表
A: I wish I still had the ambition of my youth.
B: I like you just the way you are.
ambition
n. 1.抱負(fù)，雄心，野心；2.企望得到的東西
A: If the ambulance had gotten here earlier, his life might have been saved.
B: Now is not the time to place blame.
ambulance
n. 救護(hù)車
A: I really hate him.
B: Amid all of the things you hate about him, he must have at least some qualities that you find endearing.
amid
prep. 在…中間，在…之中，被…圍繞
A: What’s the best way to lose weight?
B: Just remember that what you eat is more important than the amount you eat.
amount
n. 1.量，數(shù)量，數(shù)額；2.總額，總數(shù)
vi. 1.（to）合計(jì)，共計(jì)；2.（在意義、價(jià)值面）等同，接近
A: I was just trying to amuse you .
B: Well, I didn’t think it was funny.
amuse
vt. 1.逗樂(lè)，逗笑；2.給…提供娛樂(lè)（或消遣）
A: What do you think about the country’s economic situation?
B: I’d really need to do some further analysis before I could give you an answer on that.
analysis
n. 分析，分析報(bào)告
A: If you had properly analyzed the situation a year ago, you might not be bankrupt today.
B: Thanks for the advice, but it comes a little too late.
analyse = analyze
vt. 分析，細(xì)察，細(xì)查
A: Where were your ancestors from?
B: They were from various different countries in Europe.
ancestor
n. 1.祖宗，祖先；2.原型，先驅(qū)
A: You’ve really been an anchor for me during this past year of hardship, and I want to say think you .
B: It’s been my pleasure.
anchor
n. 1.錨；2.給人安全感之物（或人）
vt. 1.拋（錨），泊（船）；2.把…系住，使固定；3.擔(dān)任（電視節(jié)目等的）主持人
vi. 1.拋錨，停泊；2.固定，扎根
A: Your car really looks ancient .
B: Well, at least it still runs.
ancient
a. 1.古代的，古老的；2.年老的，看上去很老的
A: I just can’t figure out how to save my marriage.
B: Maybe you should try looking at the situation from a different angle .
angle
n. 1.角，角度；2.觀點(diǎn)，立場(chǎng)
vt. 1.把…放置成一個(gè)角度；2.使（新聞、報(bào)道等）帶上傾向性
angle for 謀取，獵取
A: Why did you have to sit the game out.
B: I twisted my ankle in practice.
ankle
n. 踝，踝關(guān)節(jié)
A: Do you think what today is .
B: It’s our 50th wedding anniversary .
anniversary
n. 周年紀(jì)念（日）
A: Do you mind if I chew gum?
B: Actually it’s really starting to annoy me.
annoy
vt. 1.使惱怒，使煩惱；2.打擾，干擾
A: Are you going to go to Peter’s annual barbeque?
B: This year I’ve got to stay home with the kids.
annual
a. 每年的，年度的，一年一次的
n. 1.年報(bào)，年刊，年鑒；2.一年生的植物
A: I am so sick of having ants in the kitchen.
B: Maybe you should call the exterminator.
ant
n. 螞蟻
A: I wish I could anticipate when it’s going to rain.
B: Why don’t you just watch the weather report on the news?
anticipate
vt. 1.預(yù)期，期望，預(yù)料；2.先于…行動(dòng)，提前使用
A: This type of antique pot is very expensive.
B: Well, then I don’t think I can afford it.
antique
a. 古時(shí)的，古老的
n. 古物，古玩，古董
A: Whenever I have a math test, I have trouble controlling my anxiety.
B: Everybody’s nervous-you need to learn how to relax.
anxiety
n. 1.焦慮，掛慮；2.渴望，熱望
A: Anyhow , you’re just as smart as he is .
B: I know that , but I still feel inferior sometimes.
anyhow
ad. 1.不管怎么說(shuō)，無(wú)論如何，至少：2.不論用何種方法，無(wú)論從什么角度；3.隨隨便便地，雜亂無(wú)章地
A: You really shouldn’t have fallen asleep during the lecture.
B: Why not? I didn’t care what he was talking about anyway .
anyway
ad. 1.不管怎么說(shuō)，無(wú)論如何，至少：2.不論用何種方法，無(wú)論從什么角度
A: Do you think it will be hard to be apart for so long?
B: Not as long as we remember that we love each other.
apart
ad. 1.[空間、時(shí)間方面]成距離，相間隔；2.分離，分開(kāi)
a. 分離的，分隔的
apart from 1.除…之外（別無(wú)）；2.除…之外（尚有）
A: What have you been up to for the past few days?
B: I’ve been trying to find an apartment in the city.
apartment
n. 一套公寓房間，房間
A: I think you owe me an apology .
B: What!? You’re the one who parked illegally.
apology
n. 道歉，認(rèn)錯(cuò)，愧悔
A: Why do you want to a divorce?
B: It’s become quite apparent to me that you don’t care for me anymore.
apparent
n. 1.顯然的，明白的，清晰可見(jiàn)的；2.表面上的，貌似（真實(shí)）的
A: That type of shoe just doesn’t appeal to me.
B: Say what you want, but I like them.
appeal
n. 1.呼吁，懇求；2.感染力，吸引力；3.申訴，上訴
vi. 1.呼吁，懇求；2.有吸引力，有感染力；3. 上訴，申訴；4.（to）訴諸，訴請(qǐng)裁決（或證實(shí)等）
vt. 將…上訴，將…移交上級(jí)法院審理
A: Why don’t we just stay home tonight?
B: I feel like we should at least make an appearance at the party.
appearance
n. 1.出現(xiàn)，顯露，露面；2.外觀，外貌，外表
to all appearances 就外表看來(lái)，根據(jù)觀察推斷
A: You don’t seem to have much of an appetite tonight.
B: Well, I had a big lunch.
appetite
n. 1.胃口，食欲；2.欲望
A: Why do you want to be an actor?
B: That’s easy. I crave the applause.
applause
n. 鼓掌，掌聲
A: How is your new house coming along?
B: It’s completely furnished, except for the major appliances .
appliance
n. 器具，器械，裝置
A: Your example sounds great, but it’s not applicable to the situation
B: I’m afraid I disagree with you on this one.
applicable
a. 1.可應(yīng)用的，可實(shí)施的；2.適當(dāng)?shù)模线m的
A: Do you think I’ll get the job?
B: Well, you’re certainly not the most qualified applicant , but maybe they’ll hire you based on personality.
applicant
n. 申請(qǐng)人
A: Are you planning on applying for graduate school this year?
B: Not this year, but maybe the next.
apply
vi. 1.申請(qǐng)，請(qǐng)求；2.適用
vt. 1.適用，運(yùn)用，實(shí)施；2.涂，敷，施
A: Who do you think the President should appoint as the new judge?
B: Anybody will be better than the last guy!
appoint
vt. 1.任命，委派；2.約定，確定，指定（時(shí)間、地點(diǎn)）
A: I’ve got an appointment at four, but I could meet you for dinner at six.
B: Okay, sounds great.
appointment
n. 1.約會(huì)，約定；2.任命，委派；3.委任的職位
A: I really appreciate all of your help.
B: That’s what friends are for.
appreciate
vt. 1.重視，賞識(shí)，欣賞；2.為…表示感激；3.（充分）意識(shí)到，領(lǐng)會(huì)，體會(huì)
vi. 增值
A: I really like her, but I’m not sure how to approach her.
B: Just walk up to her!
approach
v. 靠近，接近
n. 1.靠近，接近，臨近；2.途徑；3.方式，方法
A: Do you think this outfit is appropriate for the party?
B: The invitation said, “wear what you want.”
appropriate
a. 1.適當(dāng)?shù)?，恰?dāng)?shù)?BR> vt. 1.私占，侵吞，挪用；2.撥出（款項(xiàng)等）供專用
A: Do you like having your own place?
B: Yes, I love it. I finally feel like I don’t need my mother’s approval .
approval
n. 1.贊成，同意；2.批準(zhǔn)，認(rèn)可
on approval （商品）供試用的，包退包換的
A: You should know that I don’t approve of your dropping out of school.
B: Do you think I care?
approve
vt. 1.贊成，同意；2.批準(zhǔn)，核準(zhǔn)，對(duì)…表示認(rèn)可
vi. (of )贊成，稱許
A: You don’t have to say exactly, just tell me your approximate age.
B: I’m around forty.
approximate
a. 大概的，大約的，近似的
vi. (to) 近似，接近
vt. 1.近似，接近，估計(jì)
A: I’m sorry you lost your job.
B: I never thought, after all my years at the company, that they’d dismiss me in such an arbitrary manner.
arbitrary
a. 隨意的，任意的；2.專斷的，武斷的，專制的
A: What’s the first thing you’d do if you were going to build a house?
B: I’d find a good architect , of course.
architect
n. 建筑師，設(shè)計(jì)師，
A: I really hate the architecture of that building.
B: Well, to each his own. I kind of like it.
architecture
n. 1.建筑學(xué)，建筑術(shù)，建筑業(yè)；2.建筑式樣，建筑風(fēng)格
A: Look, I really don’t want to argue with you. Just give me the keys.
B: Not if my life depends on it.
argue
v. 爭(zhēng)辯，爭(zhēng)論，辯論，說(shuō)服
A: Well, what are you going to do now?
B: To be honest, I never thought this kind of situation would arise .
arise
vt. 產(chǎn)生，出現(xiàn)，發(fā)生；2.（from）（由…）引起，（由…）產(chǎn)生，起源于；3.起身，起床
A: If you’re twenty five, and I’m ten years older than you, then how old am I?
B: I’m really bad at arithmetic !
arithmetic
n. 算術(shù)
A: If you don’t want to arouse any suspicion, you’d better hide in the closet.
B: Whatever you say.
arouse
vt. 1.引起，激起喚起；2.喚醒
A: Would you like to have your parents arrange your wedding?
F: Frankly, I’d rather do it myself.
arrange
vt. 1.安排，準(zhǔn)備，籌備；2.整理，排列，布置
vi. 做安排，做準(zhǔn)備，籌劃
A: Which hotel will we be staying in?
B: That depends on what arrangements the travel agency has made.
arrangement
n. 1. [常pl.]安排，準(zhǔn)備工作；2.整理，排列，布置
A: Since your arrest , do you feel that you’ve reformed?
B: Oh yes, certainly.
arrest
vt. 1.逮捕，拘留，扣留；2.停止，阻止；2.吸引
n. 逮捕，拘留，扣留
A: I’m so glad you’re okay.
B: It’s a good thing I ducked, or the arrow would have gone right through my head!
arrow
n. 1.箭，矢，箭狀物；2.箭頭符號(hào)
A: Would you like a jelly bean?
B: No thanks, I don’t eat anything with artificial coloring.
artificial
a. 1.人工的，人造的，人為的；2.假的，矯揉造作的，模擬的
A: Do you like my painting?
B: Yes, you’re so artistic !
artistic
a. 1.藝術(shù)（家）的，美術(shù)（家）的；2.富有藝術(shù)性的，精美的，精彩的
A: How did you house burn down?
B: We left some hot ashes on the porch, and the whole house caught fire.
ash
n. 1.灰，灰燼；2.[pl.]骨灰，遺骸
A: I can’t figure out how to write the conclusion!
B: Why don’t you put the project aside for a few days, and come back to it later.
aside
ad. 在旁邊，到（或向）一邊
aside from 1.除…之外（別無(wú)）；2.除…之外（尚有）
A: If you just focus on one aspect of the situation, your lecture might be easier to understand.
B: I know that, but I’m afraid I’d lose sight of the big picture.
aspect
n. 1.方面；2.（建筑物的）朝向，方向；3.面貌，外觀
A: I’d like to buy this model for my son.
B: I should warn you that it might be too difficult for a child to assemble.
assemble
vi. 集合，聚集
vt. 1.集合，聚集，召集；2.裝配
A: Unless the assembly approves the new regulations, we’re out of business.
B: I’ve got my fingers crossed.
assembly
n. 1.立法機(jī)構(gòu)，議會(huì)；2.集會(huì)，集合，集會(huì)的人們；3.組裝，裝配
A: How would you assess the current state of our marriage?
B: Well, we’ve been through some rocky times, but right now we’re in pretty good shape.
assess
vt. 1.對(duì)…進(jìn)行估價(jià)，確定…的數(shù)額；2.評(píng)價(jià)，評(píng)論
A: You’ve been a huge asset to the company over the years, but we’ve going to have to let you go.
B: I don’t believe this.
asset
n. 1.有價(jià)值的人（或物），優(yōu)點(diǎn)，長(zhǎng)處；2.[常pl.]資產(chǎn)，財(cái)產(chǎn)
A: Do you think the teacher will assign homework over the weekend?
B: I don’t see why he wouldn’t.
assign
vt. 1.指派，選派；2.指定（時(shí)間、地點(diǎn)等）；3.分配，給予，布置（作業(yè)）
A: Have you finished the assignment I gave you?
B: Of course.
assignment
n. 1.（分派的）任務(wù)，（指定的）作業(yè)；2.分配，指派
A: Let me know if there’s any way I can assist you.
B: Thanks.
assist
n. 幫助，協(xié)助
A: If you need assistance , just give a yell.
B: I’m sure I’ll be fine.
assistance
n. 幫助，援助
A: I usually wouldn’t associate you with music, but you just did a great job singing that song.
B: Thanks!
associate
vt. 1.（在思想上）把…聯(lián)系在一起；2.使聯(lián)合，結(jié)合，使有聯(lián)系
vi. （with）結(jié)交，交往
n. 伙伴，同事，合伙人
a. 副的
A: Before you move in, you need the approval of the Homeowner’s Association .
B: Do you think it will be a problem?
association
n. 1.協(xié)會(huì)，聯(lián)盟，社團(tuán)；2.聯(lián)合，結(jié)合，交往
A: I assume you brought the video?
B: Yes, it’s right here.
assume
vt. 1.假定，假設(shè)，臆斷，猜想；2.承擔(dān)，擔(dān)任，就職；3.呈現(xiàn)，具有，采取
A: I can tell just by looking at him that I won’t like him.
B: You shouldn’t make that sort of assumption about people.
assumption
n. 1.假定，臆斷；2.擔(dān)任，承擔(dān)
A: I want to assure you that all of our wines are of the highest quality.
B: That’s good to know.
assure
vt. 1.使確信，使放心；2.確保，保證給
A: People today astonish me with their disregard for nature.
B: I guess they’re more concerned with making money than protecting the environment.
astonish
vt. 使驚訝
A: Why didn’t you play soccer with us?
B: I’ve never been much of an athlete .
athlete
n. 運(yùn)動(dòng)員，體育家
A: The atmosphere of a room really changes when she walks in.
B: Yes, she certainly has a powerful presence.
atmosphere
n. 1.大氣，大氣層；2.空氣；3.氣氛，環(huán)境
A: It’s hard to imagine that everything is make up of little tiny atoms.
B: And it’s even harder to imagine that every atom is made up of even smaller particles.
atom
n. 1.原子；2.微粒，微量
A: Atomic energy can help reduce our dependence on oil.
B: But it has dangerous side effects as well.
atomic
a. 1.(關(guān)于)原子的；2.原子能的，原子武器的
A: What should I do with my necklace when I’m not wearing it?
B: Why don’t you attach it to your backpack?
attach
vt. 1.系，貼，連接；2.使依戀，使喜愛(ài)；3.認(rèn)為有（重要性，責(zé)任等）；4.使附屬
A: It’s difficult to attain such a high level of skill.
B: But they say that, with practice, anything is possible.
attain
vt. 達(dá)到，獲得
A: If you don’t change your attitude , I’m leaving.
B: Go ahead and leave if you want.
attitude
n. 1.態(tài)度，看法；2.姿態(tài)，姿勢(shì)
A: My attorney says I should plead guilty.
B: But you didn’t do anything!
attorney
n. 律師，（業(yè)務(wù)或法律事務(wù)上的）代理人
A: I’ve always had an attraction to politics.
B: Maybe you should run for office.
attraction
n. 1.吸引，吸引里，誘惑力；2.具有吸引力的事物（或人）
A: I think you’re very attractive .
B: I think you’re quite ugly.
attractive
a. 吸引的，有吸引力的，引起注意的
A: I attribute his lack of personality to my failure as a parent.
B: Don’t be so hard on yourself.
attribute
vt. (to) 把…歸因于，把（過(guò)錯(cuò)、責(zé)任等）歸于
n. 屬性，特性
A: Why are you so sad? I thought it was a great show.
B: But half the audience left at intermission!
audience
n. 聽(tīng)眾，觀眾，讀者
A: The audio system in my car is nothing to get excited about.
B: At least it puts out sound, which is more than I can say about my car’s system.
audio
a. 聽(tīng)覺(jué)的，聲音的
A: How do you know the author ?
B: We went to high school together.
author
n. 著作家，作者
A: I hate it when the students challenge my authority .
B: Well, kids will be kids.
authority
n. 1.權(quán)力，管轄權(quán)；2.[pl.]官方，*；3.當(dāng)權(quán)者，行政管理機(jī)構(gòu)；4.權(quán)威，專家
A: I want to buy an automatic can opener.
B: Why don’t you just open the cans yourself?
automatic
a. 1.自動(dòng)的；2.不假思索的，無(wú)意識(shí)的；3.必然的，自然的
n. 自動(dòng)手槍（或步槍等），有自動(dòng)裝置的汽車
A: That is a fine-looking automobile .
B: Thank you.
automobile
n. 汽車
A: I want to buy some auxiliary speakers to supplement my existing sound system.
B: Do what you want, but I think it’s a waste of money.
auxiliary
a. 1.輔助的，補(bǔ)助的；2.備用的，后備的
A: Do you have any rooms available ?
B: I’m sorry, we’re all booked of tonight.
available
a. 1.現(xiàn)成可使用的，在手邊的，可利用的；2.可取得聯(lián)系的，可得到的
A: I live on 15 Lawn Avenue.
B: Next to the Johnsons?
avenue
n. 林蔭道，大街
A: I feel like you’ve been trying to avoid me.
B: That’s not true at all.
avoid
vt. 避免，預(yù)防，避開(kāi)
A: Can I have a week to think about it?
B: Sure. I await your reply.
await
vt. 1.等候，期待，期望；2.將降臨到…身上
A: It is my pleasure to award you with this trophy for academic excellence.
B: I’m honored to receive it.
award
vt. 1.授予，給予；2.判給，裁定
n. 獎(jiǎng)，獎(jiǎng)品，獎(jiǎng)金
A: I wasn’t aware that you’ve been trying to reach me.
B: Well, I have been for the past fifteen days.
aware
a. 意識(shí)到的，知道的
A: How was the movie?
B: It was absolutely awful.
awful
a. 1.極壞的，令人不快的，可怕的；2.（感到）難過(guò)的，不舒服的；3.非常的，極大的
A: I really feel awkward when I play tennis.
B: Maybe you should get lessons?
awkward
a. 1.尷尬的，棘手的；2.難操縱的，使用不便的；3.笨拙的，不靈巧的
A: Are you going to cut the tree down with a chainsaw?
B: No, just my trusty ax .
ax(e)
n. 斧子
W 字部
A: What is the current wage for a bus driver?
B: I don’t know. We’ll have to look it up.
wage
n. [常pl.]工資，報(bào)酬
vt. 開(kāi)始，進(jìn)行
A: Climb in this wagon and I will pull you along the sidewalk.
B: Can Billy ride with me, too ?
wagon
n. 1.四輪馬車，大篷車；2.鐵路貨車，客貨兩用車
A: Try not to waken him with your music.
B: I’ll keep the volume down.
waken
vi. 醒來(lái)
vt. 喚醒
A: This belt is too tight around my waist .
B: Let’s try a large size.
waist
n. 腰，腰部
A: Don’t let him wander off .
B: Don’t worry. I’ll keep an eye on him.
wander
vi. 1.漫游，閑逛，漫步；2.偏離正道；3.走神，（神志）恍惚
A: What did you do last night?
B: We sat on the living room floor and enjoyed the warmth of the fire.
warmth
n. 1.暖和，溫暖；2.熱烈，熱情，熱心
A: My feet are soaking wet!
B: Too bad your boots aren’t waterproof like mine.
waterproof
a. 不透水的，防水的
A: The wax from the candle is starting to drip onto the birthday cake.
B: Quick! Let’s blow out the candle.
wax
n. 蠟，蜂蠟
vt. 給…上蠟
A: My joints are starting to weaken in my old age.
B: I’m sure your doctor could help you strengthen them.
weaken
v. （使）變?nèi)?，（使）減弱
A: She is independently wealthy .
B: I thought so by the way she dressed and carried herself.
wealthy
a. 富裕的
A: What sort of weapon was he carrying?
B: I think it was a bow and arrow.
weapon
n. 武器，兵器
A: She can weave a rug in less than one week!
B: That’s amazing, considering the quality of the rugs that she makes.
weave
v. 編，織
A: If I don’t have someone to help me weed , the garden will turn into a jungle!
B: I can help you on Friday.
weed
n. 雜草，野草
v. 除草
A: I am willing to work on any weekday .
B: Would you also be willing to work on the weekend?
weekday
n. 平常日，工作日
A: Ever since my injury, I have to make weekly trips to the doctor.
B: That’s such a drag!
weekly
a. 每周的，一周一次的
ad. 一周一次的
n. 周報(bào)，周刊
A: Whenever I think about my cat that died. I begin to weep .
B: I know it is hard to lose a pet that you love so much.
weep
v. 1.（為……）哭泣，流（淚）；2.滲出
A: How can I fix this lamp?
B: You night need to weld the broken pieces together.
weld
v. 焊接
n. 焊接，焊縫
A: Why do you give so much money to charity?
B: Because I’m concerned about the welfare of those less fortunate than I.
welfare
n. 1.福利；2.福利救濟(jì)
A: The whale is becoming an endangered species.
B: It’s really sad how they have been so exploited over the last decade.
whale
n. 鯨
A: I didn’t care whatsoever how she went about doing it.
B: You only cared about the results?
whatsoever
ad. （用于否定句中以加強(qiáng)語(yǔ)氣）任何
A: I could easily walk to the theater, whereas Sarah would have had a very difficult time.
B: Well, maybe if you walked with her, she would make it just fine.
whereas
conj. 然而，但是，盡管
A: Whichever way you go, I will be there with you.
B: You can count me in too.
whichever
pron . / a. 無(wú)論哪個(gè)，無(wú)論哪些
A: He uses a long whip to train the horse.
B: I think there must be a kinder way to train a horse.
whip
n. 鞭子
vt. 1.鞭打，抽打，鞭策；2.猛地移動(dòng)；3.攪打（奶油，蛋等）成糊狀
vi. 1.抽打，拍打；2.猛地移動(dòng)
A: I’ll give you a whistle when I need your help.
B: Okay. I’ll be ready.
whistle
vi. 1.吹口哨，鳴汽笛；呼嘯而過(guò)
vt. 用口哨吹出
n. 1.哨子，汽笛；2.口哨聲，汽笛聲
A: Whoever gets there first is the winner.
B: What if two of us reach the finish line at the same time?
whoever
pron. 1.[引導(dǎo)名詞從句]誰(shuí)；2.無(wú)論誰(shuí)，不管誰(shuí)；3.究竟是誰(shuí)
A: I wholly support your campaign.
B: Thank you. I couldn’t get very far without you.
wholly
ad. 完全地，全部地
A: She has a wicked streak in her.
B: On what do you base that statement?
wicked
a. 1.邪惡的，惡劣的，缺德的；2.淘氣的，頑皮的
A: Why do you have to move your home?
B: Because they are planning to widen the highway.
widen
vt. 加寬，放寬
vi. 變寬
A: By now the news of your promotion has become quite widespread .
B: I really don’t think it’s such a big deal.
widespread
a. 分布（或散布）廣的，普遍的
A: How long has she been a widow ?
B: Her husband died nine years ago.
widow
n. 寡婦
A: What is the width of your living room?
B: I don’t know. We’ll have to measure it.
width
n. 1.寬度，闊度，廣度；2.寬闊，廣闊
A: She has a lot of wisdom for her age.
B: Maybe it’s because of her upbringing.
wisdom
n. 1.明智，正確的判斷；2.智慧，學(xué)問(wèn)
A: What made his speech so memorable?
B: I think it was his wit and humor.
wit
n. 1.風(fēng)趣，妙語(yǔ)；2.[常pl.]智力，才智
at one’s wits’ end 智窮計(jì)盡
A: How much money can I withdraw from the bank?
B: There is a daily limit of $250.
withdraw
vt. 收回，撤消，撤退
vi. 縮回，退出，撤退
A: I don’t know if I can withstand any more scrutiny.
B: They really are looking at you with a fine-toothed.
withstand
vt. 經(jīng)受，承受，抵住
A: We need one more witness for the trial.
B: The problem is that we can’t find any more people without a bias in this case.
witness
n. 1.目擊者，見(jiàn)證人；2.證據(jù)，證言
vt. 1.目擊，注意到；2.為…作證，證明
A: That dog really likes like a wolf .
B: He walks like one too.
wolf
n. 狼
A: That workman does stellar work.
B: Yes, he is a true craftsman.
workman
n. 技術(shù)工人，工匠
A: I like to keep my workshop in order.
B: Yes, I’ve noticed that each hammer and nail has its own special place.
workshop
n. 1.車間，工場(chǎng)，作坊；2.研討會(huì)，講習(xí)班
A: We are experiencing a worldwide hunger problem.
B: We need to act soon before too many more people die of starvation.
worldwide
a. / ad. 世界范圍（的），全世界（的）
A: I found a worn in my garden that was really big and fat.
B: Looks like your soil is very rich.
worm
n. 蟲(chóng)，蠕蟲(chóng)
A: In difficult times like this, it’s important to gather together in worship .
B: I’m so grateful to have a community to join with in prayer.
worship
n. 1.崇拜，崇敬；2.敬奉，信奉
A: That old car is worthless.
B: I guess I’ll have to buy a new one.
worthless
a. 無(wú)價(jià)值的，沒(méi)有用處的
A: I would like to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
B: Perhaps we could take meals to older people who can’t cook for themselves.
worthwhile
a. 值得（做）的
A: She is a worthy candidate for governor.
B: I plan to vote for her on Tuesday.
worthy
a. 1. (of) 值得的，配得上的；2.有價(jià)值的，可尊敬的
A: I love to wrap packages.
B: Would you please wrap my Christmas gifts?
wrap
vt. 包，裹
n. 披肩，圍巾
A: Before his wreck , he was a strong runner.
B: Now he seems to have lost some of his endurance.
wreck
vt. 1.破壞，毀壞；2.造成……失事，使遇難
n. 1.失事，失事船（或飛機(jī)），殘?。?.精神或身體已垮的人
A: Does the watch fit your wrist ?
B: It’s a bit big, so I’ll have to take it to be adjusted.
wrist
n. 腕，腕關(guān)節(jié)
A: Have you read his latest book?
B: No, but I’ve heard he’s an excellent writer .
writer
n. 作者，作家
A: I hope that you will be able to read my writing.
B: Don’t worry. It is very clear.
writing
n. 1.著作，作品；2.（書）寫，寫作
X字部
A: I think I may have broken my ankle.
B: Why don’t you get an X-ray so you will know for sure?
X-ray
n. X射線，X光
Y字部
A: Whenever I see someone else yawn , I start yawning too.
B: I’ve heard that yawning is contagious.
yawn
vi. 打呵欠
n. 呵欠
A: How do you keep your finances in such good shape?
B: I have an auditor check my books on a yearly basis.
yearly
a. 每年的，一年一度的
ad. 每年，一年一次地
A: that crop didn’t yield much this year.
B: Maybe the weather was too warm.
yield
vi. 1.(to) 屈服，服從；2.倒霉，垮掉
vt. 1.產(chǎn)生，出產(chǎn)；2.讓出，放棄
n. 產(chǎn)量，收益
A: How did my window get broken?
B: I saw a youngster accidentally throw a baseball through it this morning.
youngster
n. 青年，年輕人；孩子
Z 字部
A: We would need to be in a more temperate zone for that kind of plant to grow.
B: Maybe I’d better find a plant more suitable to this climate
zone
n. 地區(qū)，區(qū)域
J 字部
A: Why is your husband in jail ?
B: Because he cheated on our taxes.
jail
n. 監(jiān)獄，看守所
vt. 監(jiān)禁，拘留
A: Why are you late for work?
B: Because I got stuck in a traffic jam .
jam
n. 1.果醬；2.擁擠，堵塞；3.卡住
vt. 1.將…塞進(jìn)，堵塞，擠滿；2.使卡??；3.干擾（廣播）等
vi. 1.擠入；2.卡住
A: Would you mind picking up a jar of honey at the store?
B: Sure, no problem.
jar
n. 罐子，廣口瓶
v. 1.（使）感到不快，刺激（神經(jīng)等）；2.震動(dòng)，搖動(dòng)
A: Why is your face all swollen?
B: I got in a fight, and the other guy punched me in the jaw.
jaw
n. 頜，顎
A: What type of music do you like?
B: I play classical music professionally, but I love to listen to jazz .
jazz
n.爵士樂(lè)
A: I’m going out with Richard for dinner tomorrow night.
B: Don’t you think your husband might be jealous ?
jealous
a. 1.嫉妒的，猜忌的；2.精心守護(hù)的
A: Would you like to go shopping with me after school today?
B: Sure. I need to buy a new pair of jeans .
jeans
n. 工裝褲，牛仔褲
A: Look how small that jet looks in the sky.
B: It looks small way up there, but it’s actually bigger than our house.
jet
n. 1.噴氣式飛機(jī)，噴氣發(fā)動(dòng)機(jī)；2.噴嘴，噴射口；3.噴射，噴流
vi. 乘噴氣式飛機(jī)
A: My precious jewel has been stolen!
B: Don’t worry. I’m sure that we’ll be able to catch the thief.
jewel
n. 寶石，寶石飾物
A: You did a great job raising your daughter.
B: Thanks. It was really a joint effort between me and my wife.
joint
a. 1.連接的；2.共同的，共有的，聯(lián)合的
n. 1.關(guān)節(jié)；2.接頭，接合處
out of joint 1. 脫臼；2.出了問(wèn)題，處于混亂狀態(tài)
A: Do you write in a journal every day?
B: I used to write in it a lot, but lately I haven’t been able to find the time.
journal
n. 1.雜志，期刊，日?qǐng)?bào)；2.日志，日記
A: Why do you want to be a journalist ?
B: Because I like to write about current events.
journalist
n. 新聞工作者，新聞?dòng)浾?BR> A: John really shouldn’t have quite his job.
B: I agree. He really showed poor judgment .
judgment
n. 1.看法，意見(jiàn)，評(píng)價(jià)；2.判斷，判斷力；審判，判決
A: It’s so hot and humid outside today.
B: No kidding. It feels like a jungle out there.
jungle
n. 1.（熱帶）叢林，密林；2.亂七八糟的一堆
A: Considering that he was my junior , I thought that I would get the job over him.
B: Nowadays, employers pay more attention to work experience than age.
junior
a. 1.年少的，較年幼的；2.資歷較淺的，地位較低的
n. 1.年少者；2.地位較低者，晚輩；3.（美國(guó)大中學(xué)的）三年級(jí)學(xué)生
A: How long has the jury been deliberating?
B: It’s been over three hours now.
jury
n. 1.陪審團(tuán)；2.（競(jìng)賽或展覽的）評(píng)判委員會(huì)
A: I assure you that we will bring your son’s killer to justice .
B: Thank you ,Officer.
justice
n. 1.正義，公正；2.司法，法律制裁
bring to justice 把……交付審判，使歸案受理
do justice to 公平地對(duì)待，公正地評(píng)判
A: It’s hard justify spending so much money on a car.
B: But it’s such a beautiful vehicle!
justify
vt. 證明……正當(dāng)（或有理），為……辯護(hù)
K字部
A: Are you looking forward to going to the zoo tomorrow?
B: Actually, I’m not too keen on going, but I guess it’ll be fun to go with friends.
keen
a. 1.(on) 熱心的，渴望的；2.敏銳的，敏捷的；3.激烈的，強(qiáng)烈的； 4.鋒利的，刺人的
A: Is the water in the kettle boiling yet?
B: Not yet, but it should be in a minute or so.
kettle
n. 水壺
A: Why can’t you use your computer?
B: Because the keyboard’s broken.
keyboard
n. 鍵盤
A: When I was a kid , I use to love to eat ice cream.
B: So did I , but now I’m too worried about my health to be able to enjoy it.
kid
n. 小孩，年輕人
v. 戲弄，（與……）開(kāi)玩笑
A: Has your son started school yet?
B: Yes, he just started kindergarten this fall.
kindergarten
n. 幼兒園
A: Here’s some money to help you pay off your dept.
B: Thank you so much for your kindness .
kindness
n. 1.親切，仁慈，好意；2.仁慈（或好心）的行為
A: Why do you think the various kingdoms of the middle ages were always at war?
B: I don’t know. but I would guess that it was for the same reasons that people fight wars today.
kingdom
n. 1.王國(guó)；2.領(lǐng)域，界
A: Why do people kneel before the king and queen?
B: It’s a sign of respect.
kneel
vi. 跪
A: Why are you wearing your shoes to bed?
B: Because my shoelaces are tied in a knot , and I can’t get them off!
knot
n. 1.（繩等的）結(jié)；2.（木材上的）節(jié)疤；3.（航速單位）節(jié)
vt. 把……打成結(jié)，把……結(jié)牢
U字部
A: What would you ultimate vacation be?
B: I’d love to go to Europe
ultimate
a. 1.極端的，的，的；2。最后的，最終的
n. 終極，頂點(diǎn)，極限
A: It is really raining outside. Do you have an umbrella I could borrow?
B: Yes, feel free to take with you . I have another one that I can use.
umbrella
n. 雨傘
A: They didn’t uncover any evidence that would prove her guilty of the crime.
B: I’m not surprised, because I’m certain she is innocent.
uncover
vt. 1。揭露，暴露；2。揭開(kāi)……的蓋子
A: He will have to undergo surgery to correct the problem with his knee.
B: Isn’t there an alternative?
undergo
vt. 經(jīng)歷，遭受
A: What sort of training have you had as a teacher?
B: I did my undergraduate work in Child Psychology, and received my Mater’s degree in Education.
undergraduate
n. 大學(xué)本科生
A: Where are the telephone lines located in this neighborhood?
B: My understanding is that they are all underground.
underground
a. 1。地（面）下的；2。秘密地，不公開(kāi)地
ad. 1。在地（面）下，往地（面）下；2。秘密地，不公開(kāi)地
n. 1。地鐵；2。地下組織（或運(yùn)動(dòng)）
A: Please underline all of the book titles in your paper.
B: Do I capitalize every word in the title of the books?
underline
vt. 1。在……下面劃線；2。強(qiáng)調(diào)，使突出
A: I’ve lost my shoes.
B: Have you looked underneath the chair?
underneath
prep. 在……下面，在……底下
ad. 在下面，在底下
n. 下部，地部
A: Do you know when these reports are due?
B: My understanding is that we need to have them in by Friday.
understanding
n. 1。諒解，（非正式）協(xié)議；2。理解（力）；3。相互理解，融洽
a. 體諒的，寬容的，通情達(dá)理的
A: That’s a mighty big project to undertake in such a shout amount of time.
B: I know, but I really believe I can get it done.
undertake
vt. 1。承擔(dān)，著手做；2。同意，答應(yīng)，保證
A: It’s really hard to undo a mistake like that one.
B: Maybe we could just start over.
undo
vt. 1。解開(kāi)，松開(kāi)；2。取消，撤消
A: Undoubtedly , there is still work to be done on this driveway.
B: I agree. After a rain, the ruts form all over again.
undoubtedly
ad. 無(wú)疑，必定
A: Why don’t you meet us for dinner in about an hour?
B: I’m sorry, but we have some unexpected visitors in town tonight.
unexpected
a. 想不到的，意外的
A: Unfortunately , I left my keys at home.
B: Don’t worry, I have an extra set.
unfortunately
ad. 遺憾的是，可惜的是
A: It’s hard to imagine anyone not being touched by the union of black and red in this painting.
B: The artist really did do an amazing job.
union
n. 1。工會(huì)，聯(lián)盟；2。結(jié)合，聯(lián)合，合并
A: You have unique way of expressing yourself that is very engaging.
B: Thank you. I really appreciate the complement.
unique
a. 1。的，獨(dú)特的，獨(dú)一無(wú)二的；2。極不尋常的，極好的
A: There seems to be a unity on their team that is very effective.
B: I agree. They really know how to work together toward a common goal.
unity
n. 1。團(tuán)結(jié)，聯(lián)合，統(tǒng)一；2。和睦，協(xié)調(diào)
A: The universal need for love ties all of humanity together.
B: What about the universal need for food?
universal
a. 1。普遍的，全體的；2。通用的，萬(wàn)能的；3。宇宙的，全世界的
A: The universe is so large that it takes years to travel from one planet to another.
B: Perhaps with the new technologies things will happen faster.
universe
n. 1。宇宙，萬(wàn)物，世界；2。領(lǐng)域，范圍
A: Unlike yesterday, the air seems very cold today.
B: I’m sure the wind chill factor is part of the reason.
unlike
prep. 不像，和……不同
A: If I unload the bricks from my car, I’ll have room for one more passenger.
B: Here, I’ll help you.
unload
vt. 1。卸（貨），從……卸下貨物；下（客）；2。退出（槍的）子彈，卸下（相機(jī)的）膠卷
vi. 卸貨；下客
A: It’s quite unusual to see deer crossing the highway.
B: They must be fleeing from hunters.
unusual
a. 1。不平常的，少有的；2。與眾不同的，獨(dú)特的
A: The upper end of town is much more populated than this part.
B: Maybe we should live here since there is less traffic.
upper
a. 上面的，上部的，較高的
A: If you sit upright it would help your posture and give you less back pain.
B: Thanks. I’ll give it a try.
upright
a. 1。直立的，豎立的，垂直的；2。正直的，誠(chéng)實(shí)的
ad. 挺直著，豎立著
A: I am very upset that you left the dishes unwashed.
B: I’m sorry. I’ll wash them now.
upset
vt. 1。使心煩意亂，使苦惱，使不適；2。打亂，攪亂；3。打翻，弄翻
n. 1。翻倒，攪亂，不安；2。（腸胃等）不適
a. 1。心煩的，苦惱的；2。（腸胃等）不適的
A: I’d like an up-to-date report on his schoolwork.
B: He is keeping up with homework assignment, doing well on tests, and seems very eager to learn.
up-to-date
a. 1?，F(xiàn)代化的，最新的；2。跟上時(shí)代的
A: Why are there so many construction trucks on this road?
B: At the other end of the road there is an urban housing development being built.
urban
a. 城市的
A: I urge all of you to vote in this next election.
B: I certainly will. I want my voice to be heard.
urge
vt. 1。鼓勵(lì)，極力；2。竭力主張，強(qiáng)烈要求；3。催促，力勸
n. 強(qiáng)烈的欲望，迫切的要求
A: It is urgent that you attend to that cut on your knee.
B: Do you have a first aid kit?
urgent
a. 急迫的，緊要的
A: There is a big controversy over the proper usage of that word.
B: Well, I think I’ll avoid using it until they get the controversy worded out.
usage
n. 1。使用，用法；2。慣用法
A: This beginner’s textbook is useless .
B: Maybe for you , but I’m sure that someone at a lower level might find it useful.
useless
a. 無(wú)用的，無(wú)價(jià)值的，無(wú)效的
A: Who is the primary user of this computer?
B: David is the one who uses it the most.
user
n. 用戶，使用者
A: Our utility bills have gone sky high this month!
B: We should try to use less electricity.
utility
n. 1。功用，效用；2。[常pl.]公用事業(yè)
A: If we better utilized her skills, I think we would get better results.
B: The problem is that we can only pay her part time.
utilize
vt. 利用
A: I would like your utmost attention for this performance.
B: Okay, I’ll try to stay focused.
utmost
a. 極度的，的
n. 極限，極度，可能
do one’s utmost 竭力，盡全力
A: The disorganized lecture left the audience in utter confusion.
B: Was it that bad?
utter
vt. 發(fā)出（聲音），說(shuō)
a. 完全的，徹底的，絕對(duì)的
V 字部
A: I notice that that house was vacant. Do you think it’s for sale?
B: I think it might be.
vacant
a. 1.未被占用的，空著的; 2.(職位,工作燈)空缺的; 3. (神情等)茫然的，(心靈)空虛的
A: We really need to clean our apartment.
B: I’ll vacuum while you dust.
vacuum
n. 1.真空; 2.真空吸塵器
v. 用吸塵器清掃
A: She was rather vague in describing what happened.
B: Maybe her brother knows more of the details.
vague
a. 含糊的，不明確的，模糊的
A: She spends so much time and energy on her looks and what she wears.
B: She does seem to be rather vain.
vain
a. 1.徒勞的，無(wú)效的，不成功的; 2.自負(fù)的，愛(ài)虛榮的
in vain 徒然, 白費(fèi)力
A: Do you think a fishing trip is a valid reason to skip work?
B: I think so, but I’m not sure if your boss will agree with me!
valid
a. 1.有根據(jù)的，有理的; 2.有效的，具有法律效力的
A: There are eight of us that need to get to the movies.
B: Do you think we could all fit in your van?
van
n. 運(yùn)貨車, (載客的)面包車
A: It was amazing how the magician just vanished into the air!
B: There must have been some trick to it.
vanish
vi. 1.突然不見(jiàn)，消失; 2.不復(fù)存在，絕跡
A: I smell a strong vapor in the air.
B: Maybe we should open the windows.
vapor
n. (蒸)汽
A: There appears to be one variable in our experiment that is throwing the whole thing off.
B: How can one variable have such a big effect on our results?
variable
a. 1.易變的，多變的; 2.可變的
n. 可變因素，變量
A: If you look at his body as a whole, he shows great variation as an artist.
B: But his early oil paintings were the most famous.
variation
n. 1.變化，變動(dòng); 2.變體,變種; 3.變奏(曲)
A: Is it usually hot here in the summer?
B: It varies from year to year.
vary
vi. 變化，有不同，呈差異
vt. 改變，使不同
A: Which vehicle should we drive on our trip?
B: Let’s take the one that gets the highest gas mileage.
vehicle
n. 1.交通工具，車輛; 2.傳播媒介，工具,手段
A: What’s the next step in our business venture?
B: We need to come up with a business plan.
venture
n. 風(fēng)險(xiǎn)投資，(商業(yè)等的)風(fēng)險(xiǎn)項(xiàng)目
vi. 冒險(xiǎn),大膽行事
vt. 1.敢于,大膽表示; 2.拿….冒險(xiǎn), 冒… 的險(xiǎn)
A: Can you think of a good verb to use in this sentence?
B: We need one that really describes his movement. How about “scurried” ?
verb
n. 動(dòng)詞
A: I am calling to verify that I have an appointment scheduled for Monday at 3 pm.
B: Yes, we have you on our schedule.
verify
vi. 1.核實(shí),查對(duì); 2.證明,證實(shí)
A: Which version of the manuscript do you think is most authentic?
B: I would assume the earlier version to be more authentic.
version
n. 1.版本，譯本; 2.說(shuō)法
A: It’s hard to maintain a long-distance relationship via the telephone.
B: Why don’t you try writing letters?
via
prep. 經(jīng)由，經(jīng)過(guò)，通過(guò)
A: This chair vibrates when you sit in it.
B: I bet that feels really good!
vibrate
v. (使)振動(dòng), (使)搖擺
A: Why haven’t you stopped smoking?
B: It’s a vice that I can’t seem to get rid of.
vice
n. 1.缺點(diǎn),弱點(diǎn); 2.邪惡(行為), 道德敗壞(行為)
A: How old was the victim?
B: He was twenty-three at the time of the murder.
victim
n. 犧牲品，受害者
A: I’m too tired to go to the movies.
B: How about we rent a video?
video
n. 錄象，錄象機(jī)
a. 錄象的
vt. 制作的．．．錄象
A: What do you think of the work we did?
B: From my point of view it was a success.
view
n.?。保捶?，見(jiàn)解，觀點(diǎn)；２．觀察，視閾，眼界；３．景色，風(fēng)景
vt.?。保捶?，考慮，估量；２．觀察，看
in view of 鑒于，考慮到
with a view to 為了，為的是
A: When I look at the results from your viewpoint, I am satisfied.
B: Thanks for being able to see it from both sides.
viewpoint
n. 觀點(diǎn)
A: He was vigorous in his opposition to our proposal.
B: Do you think that we’ll be able to convice him?
vigorous
a.?。保辛Φ模昧Φ?；２．精力充沛的
A: What do you put in your salad dressing that makes it so tasty?
B: I use vinegar.
vinegar
n. 醋
A: I wouldn’t dare violate our agreement.
B: It’s great to know that I can always count on you.
violate
vt.?。保`反，違背；?。玻C瀆；?。常址?，妨礙
A: I get really sad when I think of how much violence there is in the world.
B: I wonder if there’s a way to change the situation.
violence
n. １．暴力，強(qiáng)暴；?。玻土?，劇烈，強(qiáng)烈
A: There are too many violent movies on television.
B: I agree. We need to come up with cleaner forms of entertainment.
violent
a.?。保┝σ鸬?，強(qiáng)暴的； ２．猛烈的，劇烈的，強(qiáng)烈的
A: I would like to paint the room a violet color.
B: That would be so much better than magenta!
violet
n. 紫羅蘭
a. 紫色的
A: Could you teach me to play the violin?
B: Only if you will commit to practicing for a half an hour each day.
violin
n. 小提琴
A: Do you think the death of the king will affect the political situation?
B: Not in a major way. The king was a virtual puppet for the last years of his life.
virtual
a. 實(shí)質(zhì)上的，事實(shí)上的，實(shí)際上的
A: I wanted a glass of mild, but when I got to the refrigerator I discovered that the milk jug was virtually empty!
B: Don’t worry. The milkman comes tomorrow.
virtually
ad. 實(shí)際上，事實(shí)上
A: What virtue do you value most in a person?
B: I especially care if a person tells the truth.
virtue
n.?。保赖拢滦?；２．優(yōu)點(diǎn)，長(zhǎng)處
by virtue of 借助，由于
A: If you have a sore throat without a fever, you may have caught the virus that is going around.
B: I hope not.
virus
n.?。保《?；?。玻《拘约膊?，病毒病
A: When the stars are visible, we can pick out the constellations.
B: Can you help me find Orion’s Belt?
visible
a. 看得見(jiàn)的，可見(jiàn)的，有形的
A: I have been having trouble with my vision lately.
B: When was the last time you went to the eye doctor?
vision
n.?。保胂螅Γ?，幻想，幻覺(jué)；?。玻暳Γ曈X(jué)
A: I loved the movie’s visual effects.
B: I particularly liked the train’s blowing up.
visual
a. 視覺(jué)的，看得見(jiàn)的
A: It’s vital that she take her medicine during her recovery.
B: I’ll make sure she doesn’t miss any doses.
vital
a. 生死攸關(guān)的，極其重要的； ２．有生命的，充滿生機(jī)的
A: I feel really tired all the time.
B: Maybe you aren’t getting enough vitamins.
vitamin
n. 維生素
A: Give me a vivid example of his high level of energy.
B: He’s up at 5 am, runs 10 miles, does a 12-hour workday, and then comes home and works in the yard.
vivid
a. １．生動(dòng)的，栩栩如生的；?。玻r艷的
A: I am having a hard time learning English vocabulary.
B: Do you have any friends that would be willing to help you study?
vocabulary
n. １．詞匯（量）；?。玻~（匯）表
A: That volcano hasn’t erupted in twenty years.
B: I hope it doesn’t decide to suddenly erupt this year.
volcano
n. 火山
A: What is your favorite team sport?
B: I especially lave volleyball.
volleyball
n. 排球
A: What kind of battery does this flashlight take?
B: It take a 6- volt battery.
volt
n. 伏特
A: The voltage of this washing machine is higher than the other appliances.
B: We should probably call an electrician to write it for us.
voltage
n. 電壓
A: Shhh! The baby is sleeping!
B: Sorry, I’ll turn down the television’s volume.
volume
n.?。?，卷，冊(cè)，書卷； ２．體積，容積，容量；?。常袅浚懚?BR> A: Being a part of this committee is voluntary.
B: Good. I don’t think I can take on any more responsibilities.
voluntary
a.