1. abide by 忠于；遵守（法律、）
同義替換：
be faithful to , obey
abide 原始涵義：
Vt.忍受；屈從于 I am unwilling to abide the decision of the court.我不愿意服從法庭的裁決。
vi.等候；繼續(xù)下去，繼續(xù)存在 Though many features were abiding, the changes were much felt.盡管許多特征依然存在，仍可感到發(fā)生了各種變化。
真題重現(xiàn)：
Californians and New Englanders speak the same language and abide by the same federal laws.加利福尼亞人和新英格蘭人講同一種語言，并遵守同樣的聯(lián)邦法律。(1992年完形)
造句：
I abide by\obey\am faithful to what I said.
我遵守諾言。
2. be absent from…. 缺席，不在 ，沒到場、沒參加
同義替換：
default
absent原始涵義：
adj.缺席的, 不在場的 At times he would be absent for a couple of days.他有時會離開幾天。
心不在焉的, 恍惚的 He listened with an absent air and kept glancing at the door.他一副心不在焉的樣子聽著, 不時地瞥一眼門。
Vi缺席，不在
造句：
I will be absent from work tomorrow.
我明天不上班
3. absence of mind心不在焉
同義替換：
being absent-minded
absence 原始涵義：
n. 缺席，不在 I want to ask for leave of absence for several days. 我想請幾天假。
缺乏，不存在 In the absence of anybody more experienced, I took command. 由于找不到其他更有經驗的人，只好由我來指揮。
造句：
Frequently absence of mind in the class made him fail in the exam.
經常在課上心不在焉使他考試不及格。
4. be absorbed in 全神貫注于…
同義替換：
be engrossed in ; be lost in ; be rapt in ;be concentrated on ; be focused on ; be centered on
absorb原始涵義：
vt. 吸收 A sponge absorbs water. 海綿吸水;
吸引…的注意力，使全神貫注；占去（注意力、時間等）The game absorbed the boy completely. 這男孩完全被游戲吸引住了。
造句：
Mary was absorbed in thought.
瑪麗在沉思。
5. (be) abundant in富于,富有
同義替換：
be rich in; be well supplied with
abundant 原始涵義：
adj. 大量的，充足的 Children under five have abundant energy partly because they take one or two naps daily.五歲以下的孩子精力充沛，部分原因在于他們每天打一兩次盹。
造句：
There is a river abundant in fish in my hometown.
在我的家鄉(xiāng)有一條盛產魚的河流。
6. access (to)
同義替換：entry
access原始涵義：
n. (不可數(shù)名詞) 能接近，進入，了解 We have free access to the library’s scientific literature. 我們有免費使用圖書館科學文獻的機會。
真題重現(xiàn)：
“Knowledge is power” may well be the truest saying and access to information may be the most critical requirement of all people. “知識就是力量”可能是有哲理的一句諺語了，獲取信息則可能是人類需具備的必要的條件。 (1995閱讀)
7. by accident偶然地,意外
同義替換：
by chance, accidentally
accident 原始涵義：
n. 意外遭遇, 事故 He witnessed the accident。他親眼看見那個意外事故。
造句：
We met by accident at the airport.
我們偶然在機場相遇了。
8. of one’s own accord自愿地，主 動地
同義替換：
without being asked; willingly; freely
accord 原始涵義：
n. 一致, 符合 They came to an accord that profits should be shared equally.他們達成協(xié)議, 收益由大家均分。
vt. 給予, 贈予，授予（權力、地位、某種待遇） We accorded the boy due praise.我們給了孩子適當?shù)谋頁P。
vi. 符合, 一致 Most of my classmates accord in that opinion.我們班大多數(shù)同學都是那個意見。
造句：
The next day he spoke to her of his own accord, and his manner was somewhat changed.
第二天他主動和她說話了，而且態(tài)度有所改變。
9. in accord with 與…一致
同義替換：
in accordance with
accord 原始涵義：
見單詞8。
造句：
Most people are in accord with their desire for peace.
在渴望和平這一點上, 大多數(shù)人都是一致的。
10. with one accord一致地
同義替換：
with everybody agreeing
Accord 原始涵義：
見單詞8。
造句：
They praised Tom with one accord.
他們異口同聲地表揚湯姆。
11. in accordance with 依照，根據(jù)
同義替換：
in agreement with
accordance原始涵義：
n. 一致, 和諧, 符合 He acted in accordance with his beliefs.他按照自己的信念行事。
造句：
The rights of children are protected in accordance with the law.
兒童的權利根據(jù)法律得到保護。
12. on one’s own account 為了某人的緣故, 為了某人自己的利益
同義替換：
for one’s own interest
Account原始涵義：
n. 賬, 賬戶 The sum of money has been transferred into my account.那筆錢已轉到我賬上。
vi. 說明原因(或理由)，提出理由；是…的原因；做出說明(或解釋)，解釋(for) His illness accounts for his absence.他因為生病, 所以才缺席。
vt. 以為，認為，把…看做，把…視作 We all account him a qualified teacher.我們都認為他是一名合格的教師。
造句：
Everything he does is on his own account.
他做的每件事都為自己的利益打算。
13. take…into account把...考慮進去
同義替換：
consider
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
造句：
Our strategy must take into account the possibility that our guesses are wrong.在制定戰(zhàn)略方針時，我們必須考慮到我們的猜測有可能是錯誤的。
14. give sb. an account of 說明，解釋 (理由)
同義替換：
explain
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
造句：
In describing an object we can give an account of its shape, size, color and function.
描寫一個靜物時應說明物體的外形、大小、色彩以及功能。
15. account for 解釋，說明
同義替換：
give an explanation or reason for
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
真題重現(xiàn)：
What might account for this strange phenomenon? 造成這一奇怪現(xiàn)象的可能原因是什么? (2007閱讀)
造句：
Lack of money accounts for her discontinuing her studies.
缺錢是她輟學的原因。
16. on account of 由于,因為.
同義替換：
because of
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
造句：
The drilling was delayed on account of the bad weather.
由于天氣不好，訓練推遲了。
17. on no account絕不要,無論如何不要(放句首時句 子要倒裝)
同義替換：
in no case, for no reason
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
造句：
On no account should you leave the door unlocked.
你無論如何也不應該不鎖門。
18. accuse…of…指控,控告
同義替換：
charge…with; blame sb. for sth. ; blame sth. on sb. ; complain about
Accuse 原始涵義：
vt. 指責，譴責；控告We accused him of taking bribes.我們控告他受賄。
19. be accustomed to 習慣于
同義替換：
be in the habit of, be used to
accustom 原始涵義：
vt. (使)習慣于It takes a moment for her eyes to grow accustomed to the dark.她花了片刻的時間使雙眼習慣這種黑暗。
造句：
I am accustomed to working inside the room of noise and excitement.
我習慣于在喧鬧的房間里工作。
20. be acquainted with 了解；熟悉
同義替換：
to have knowledge of了解；to have met socially熟悉
acquaint 原始涵義：
vt.使熟悉, 使了解This book acquaints the students with the ancient cultures of Europe.這本書幫助學生了解歐洲的古代文化。
通知, 告知Acquaint him with your plans.把你的計劃告知他。
真題重現(xiàn)：
Ms. Green has been living in town for only one year, yet she seems to be acquainted with everyone who comes to the store.雖然在這個鎮(zhèn)上只住了一年，然而格林小姐似乎認識來店里的每一個人。(1996詞匯)
造句：
I was first acquainted with him on board a whale vessel.
當初，我是在一艘捕鯨船上同他結識的。
21. act on 奉行，按照…行動
同義替換：
be according to
act 原始涵義：
vt. & vi. 做，做事，行事；行動，采取行動The time for thinking is past, we must now act.思考的時間過去了, 我們現(xiàn)在必須行動。
表演, 舉動像…;裝出,假裝,做作Oliver is acting tonight.奧利弗今晚演出。
n.行為, 行動My first act was to run into the waiting room.我的第一個行動就是跑進客廳。
真題重現(xiàn)：
Governments throughout the world act on the assumption that the welfare of their people depends largely on the economic strength and wealth of the community.世界各國政府都按照這樣一個假設行事：人民的福利在很大程度上取決于經濟實力和社會財富。(2000翻譯)
造句：
The police are acting on the information received.
警方正根據(jù)獲得的情報采取行動。
22. adapt oneself to使自己適應于
同義替換：
adjust oneself to
adapt 原始涵義：
vt. & vi. (使)適應，(使)適合She knew how to adapt herself. 她懂得如何適應環(huán)境。
vt.改編, 改寫Many of Dickens' books have been adapted as films.狄更斯的許多書都已改編成電影。
改變…以適合(for)Many city vehicles have been adapted for use as school buses.許多城市車輛已改為校車。
vi.適應于，適應不同情況(或環(huán)境)(to)She has not yet adapted to the climate.她還沒適應氣候。
造句：
You should adapt yourself to the new environment.
你應該適應新環(huán)境。
23. adapt…(for)改編, 改寫(以適應新的需要)
同義替換：
make sth. Suitable for a new need
adapt 原始涵義：
見單詞22。
造句：
The author is going to adapt his play for television.
作者將把他的劇本改編成電視劇。
24. in addition 此外, 又, 加之
同義替換：
besides
addition 原始涵義：
n.加; 加法That is a simple addition.那是簡單的加法。
增加的人或事物They've just had an addition to the family.他們家里剛剛添了一口人。
造句：
In addition, reference is made to the novel techniques.
此外，還介紹了一些新的方法。
25. in addition to除…外
同義替換：
as well as, besides, other than
addition 原始涵義：
見單詞24。
造句：
In addition to English, he has to study a second foreign language.
除英語外，他還要學第二外語。
26. adhere to 粘附; 堅持, 遵循
同義替換：
abide by, conform. to, comply with, cling to, insist on, pe rsist in, observe, opinion, belief
adhere 原始涵義：
vi.黏附, 附著The two surfaces adhered, and we couldn't get them apart.這兩個表面粘著, 我們無法將它們分開。
堅持, 支持He resolutely adhered to what he had said at the meeting.他堅持他在會上所說的話。
27. adjacent毗鄰的, 臨近的
同義替換：
next to, close to
adjacent原始涵義：
adj.與…毗連的；鄰近的We work in adjacent rooms.我們在毗鄰的房間里工作。
28. adjust..(to) 調節(jié); 適應;
同義替換：
change slightly
adjust原始涵義：
vt. & vi.(改變…以)適應; 調整; 校正The man adjusted very precisely.那個人調得很準。
造句：
The bodies playing major professional sports have changed dramatically over the years, and managers have been more than willing to adjust team uniforms to fit the growing numbers of bigger, longer frames.
經過了若干年，從事職業(yè)運動的人的身體發(fā)生了顯著的變化，而經紀人更樂于調整團隊的制服以適應他們日益變大、變長的骨架。
29. admit of …的可能，留有…的余地.
同義替換：
be capable of, leave room for
admit原始涵義：
vt. & vi.許可進入This ticket admits two persons.這張票可讓兩人進場。
承認, 供認She admitted having done wrong.她承認自己做錯了。
vt.允許，讓…得到，讓…享有He was admitted into their fullest confidence.
他獲得了他們的充分信任。
vi.(門)開向，通往(一地)(to)The gate admits to the yard.這道門通向院子。
容許，容許有，容得；留有余地，給予機會(of)The regulations admit of no exception.規(guī)章不容破例。
造句：
His statement admits of one interpretation only.
他的話只有一種解釋。
30. in advance 預告, 事先
同義替換：
before in time
advance原始涵義：
vt. & vi.(使)前進, (使)發(fā)展; 促進I signed to him to keep away, but he continued to advance.我示意他離開, 但他還是繼續(xù)往前走。
提高, 提升Prices are advancing.各種物價都在上漲。
vt.提出He advanced many reasonable proposals.他提出了許多合理化建議。
提前They advanced the time of the meeting.他們把會議時間提前了。
預付, 貸(款項等)I advanced 200 pounds more on these books.這些書我又多預付了200英鎊。
把(鐘、表等)撥快Clocks must be advanced one hour.鐘表必須撥快一小時。
(尤指憑抵押品)貸(款)；借(錢)The banks often advance money to farmers for seed and fertilizer.銀行通常貸款給農民購買種子和化肥。
n.前進, 發(fā)展, 改進, 進步Nothing could stop the advance of the soldiers.
什么也無法阻擋戰(zhàn)士們的前進步伐。
增長, 提高There has been no advance in the price of rice for many years.許多年來米價一直沒有上漲。
借款, 預付款, 貸款The factory gave me an advance so that I could get my necessities.工廠先付錢給我, 便于我買一些必需品。
adj.預先的, 在前的We sent out an advance party of soldiers.我們派出一支先頭部隊。
預先做好的; 預先供給的They have got advance information of the storm's approach.他們事前已得到將有暴風雨的消息。
vi. (在錦標賽中)獲勝后進入下一輪比賽He advanced into the second round.他獲勝進入第二輪比賽。
造句：
It's a very popular play, and it would be wise to book seats well in advance. 這是部很受歡迎的戲劇，提前定好座位是明智的。
31. to advantage 有利的,使優(yōu)點更加突出地.
advantage原始涵義：
n.有利條件, 有利因素, 優(yōu)勢Her Olimpic experience gave her a big advantage over the other contestants for the final victory.她的奧運會參賽經歷使她比起其他競技對手在爭取后獲勝上具有很大的優(yōu)勢。
益處, 利益There are advantages to not having servants.不用仆人有不用仆人的優(yōu)越性。
vt.有利于，有益于，有助于；促進，推動；使處于有利地位It would advantage you to work hard.努力工作對你會有益。
造句：
Hang the picture somewhere where it will show up to advantage.
把這幅畫掛在便于它顯示較好效果的地方。
32. have an advantage over 勝過.
have the advantage of 由于…處于有利條件
have the advantage of sb.知道某人所不知道的事
advantage原始涵義：
見單詞31。
造句：
A man who can think will always have an advantage over others.
能動腦子的人總是會勝過別人。
However, it also doesn't have the advantage of the weather-controlled climate.
但是，它也沒有恒溫控制氣候的優(yōu)點?！?BR> You have the advantage of me there.
在那一點上,你比我強。
33. take advantage of 利用.
同義替換：
make the best of, utilize, make use of, profit from, harness
advantage原始涵義：
見單詞31。
造句：
If you are working on a word processor, you can take advantage of its capacity to make additions and deletions as well as move entire paragraphs by making just a few simple keyboard commands.
如果你正借助文字處理器進行工作，只需通過幾個簡單的鍵盤指令，你就可以利用它來進行刪加或移動整段文字。
34. agree with 贊同(某人意見)
agree to 同意
agree原始涵義：
vt. & vi.同意, 贊同I asked him to come with me and he agreed.我請他和我一起來, 他同意了。
vi.相同, 相符, 一致The essential thing is that the two of you ought to agree.
根本的問題是你們倆應意見一致。
適宜, 相和These two shades do not agree.這兩種色調不協(xié)調。
達成協(xié)議，商定 (about， on， upon)They have agreed on the terms of surrender.他們就投降條件達成了協(xié)議。
表示愿意，應允，答應I agree to leave at once.我答應即刻離開。
真題重現(xiàn)：
If any man here does not agree with me, he should put forward his own plan for improving the living conditions of these people.如果任何人不同意我的觀點，他應該提出自己的關于提高這些人生活水平的計劃。(1994詞匯)
造句：
I agree with you to some degree.
在某種程度上我與你意見一致。
They agree to the plan in principle.
他們原則上同意這個計劃。
35. in agreement (with) 同意, 一致
同義替換：
in favor of
agreement原始涵義：
n.協(xié)定, 協(xié)議, 契約A signed agreement is not susceptible of change.已簽署的協(xié)議不可再改動。
達成協(xié)議It took three years for the two countries to hammer out an agreement.兩國花了3年的時間經過反復討論才達成協(xié)議。
同意His silence implied agreement.他的沉默意味著同意。
造句：
We are in agreement with their decision.
我們同意他們的決定。
36. ahead of 在…之前, 超過…
ahead of time 提前.
ahead原始涵義：
adv.在(某人或某事物的)前面The road forks further ahead.路在前面分岔。
造句：
Bush remains ahead of Gore among likely voters.
布什在可能的投票者中仍戈爾
Food is prepared ahead of time so that no cooking needs to be done during the festival.
食物被提前準備好了，因此節(jié)日期間就不必做任何烹飪了。
37. in the air不肯定，不具體；在謠傳中
air原始涵義：
n.天空, 大氣, 空氣; 氣氛We breathe air.我們呼吸空氣。
There was an air of excitement at the meeting.會議上氣氛激昂。
空中Many birds are flying in the air.許多鳥兒在空中飛翔。
樣子, 神態(tài), 姿態(tài)They were displeased with her haughty airs.他們討厭她高傲的派頭。
vt. & vi.晾曬, 烘干The straw mattresses are airing there.草墊子正在那里晾著。
播送, 廣播The program airs daily.本節(jié)目每天廣播。
vt.使房間通風, 透氣We air the room by opening the windows.我們打開窗子讓屋子通風。
造句：
The scandal about him has been in the air for a long time.
有關他的那個丑聞已流傳很久了。
38. above all 尤其是, 重要的.
同義替換：
especially, most important of all
above原始涵義：
prep.(表示位置)在…正上方The aeroplane was flying a few feet above the sea.
飛機正在距海面幾英尺的低空飛行。
(表示方向)在…的另一側; 在…往北The water is smoother above the dam.壩的另一邊水面平靜些。
(表示比較)優(yōu)于, 勝于; 較…更為; 高出Because of her beauty, she has managed to marry above her.由于貌美, 她得以嫁給一個地位比她高的人。
超過, 超越; 為…所不及You can't expect to succeed if you attempt tasks above your ability.如果你要做能力達不到的事, 就別指望成功。
(表示等級)在…之上, 高于A lieutenant colonel ranks above a major.陸軍中校比少校級別高。
(表示否定)不受…的影響; 不至于He is above meanness and deceit.他不至于搞卑鄙和欺騙行為。
(表示數(shù)目)超過, 超出Above two hundred people attended the meeting.二百多人出席了會議。
adv.在上面My room is just above.我的房間就在樓上。
以上This is a military meeting for captains and above.這是一個由上尉及上尉以上軍官參加的軍事會議。
上述As is stated above, this principle applies to all cases.如前文所講, 這一原則適合所有案例。
真題重現(xiàn)：
Among the many shaping factors, I would single out the country's excellent elementary schools: and above all the American genius for nonverbal, “patial” thinking about things technological.
在諸多形成因素中，我要特別提到的是美國優(yōu)良的小學教育；尤其是，美國人在思考技術問題時所表現(xiàn)出來的一種非語言的“立體”思維天賦。(1996閱讀)
造句：
Above all, the person in charge was on the spot.
特別是，負責人在場的。
39. in all 總共, 總計
同義替換：
counting everyone or everything, altogether
造句：
There are fifteen books on the first shelf, twenty-one on the second, that makes thirty-six in all.
書架的第一層有15本書, 第二層有21本, 總共是36本。
40. after all 畢竟，到底
(not) at all 一點也不
all at once突然
once and for all 只此
first of all 首先
all in all 大體上說
be all in 累極了
all but 幾乎
造句：
Don't get discouraged by setbacks, we are new to the work after all.
別因挫折而灰心, 這工作對我們來說畢竟還是陌生的
He’s not at all tired.
他一點也不累。
I felt afraid all at once.
我突然間感到害怕。
He will explain it fully once and for all.
他將把它充分地解釋就此了結。
First of all, you should know what profession suits you.
首先, 你該知道什么職業(yè)適合你。
All in all, it has been a great success.
總的來說, 非常成功。
She is all in.
她累得要死
She all but fainted when she heard the news.
聽到那消息, 她差點暈過去。
41. allow for 考慮到, 估計到
同義替換：
take into consideration, take into account
allow原始涵義：
vt.允許, 許可(做某事)I don't think he would allow it.我想他不會允許的。
給予, 讓…得到The court allowed a sum of money to each child for clothing.法院判給每個孩子一筆服裝費。
承認, 認為The referee refused to allow the goal.裁判不承認這次進球。
聽憑，聽任Jack had allowed himself to become fat.杰克聽任自己發(fā)胖。
vi.容許某事發(fā)生(或存在)；容許(常與of連用)a premise that allow of only one conclusion假設容許只有一個結論
真題重現(xiàn)：
Supporters of the new super systems argue that these mergers will allow for substantial cost reductions and better coordinated service.
這些新超級系統(tǒng)的支持者爭辯說，這些合并活動將會大大削減成本，便于更好地協(xié)調業(yè)務。(2003閱讀)
造句：
We should allow for unexpected difficulty.
我們應考慮到可能出現(xiàn)意想不到的困難。
42. amount to 總計, 等于
同義替換：
to be equal to
amount原始涵義：
n.量, 數(shù)量, 數(shù)額Large amounts of money were wasted.浪費了大量的錢。
總額, 總數(shù)He owed me $100but could pay only half that amount.他欠我100英鎊, 但是只能償還總數(shù)的一半。
vi.合計, 共計The bill amounts to $500.這張賬單共計500美元。
等同, 接近His words amounted to a threat.他的話實際上是威脅。
(在意義、價值、效果、程度等方面)等于，相當于，等同；近于，接近，就是，意思是(to)His failure to reply amounts to a refusal.他不予回答就等于拒絕。
具有價值It was the computer that amounted.真正有價值的還是那臺電腦。
造句：
His debts amount to over $ 3000.
他的欠債總數(shù)已達三千多美元。
43. answer for 對…負責.
同義替換：
undertake responsibility for, be liable for, take charge for
真題重現(xiàn)：
He failed to carry out some of the provisions of the contract, and now he has to answer for the consequences.
他未能兌現(xiàn)合同上的一些條款，所以現(xiàn)在他必須對結果負責。(1995詞匯)
造句：
You must answer for her.
你必須對她負責。
44. answer to 適合,符合.
同義替換：
conform. to
造句：
Your deeds must answer to your words.
你的言行應該一致。
45. be anxious about 為…焦急不安
anxious原始涵義：
adj.焦急的, 憂慮的, 擔心的We had a very anxious time until we knew that they were safe.我們一直憂慮直到得知他們平安。
渴望的, 急切的, 非常希望I was anxious for everything to be settled.我渴望每一件事都安排妥當。
造句：
I feel anxious about my brother.
我為弟弟擔心。
46. apologize to sb. for sth. 為…向…道歉
apologize原始涵義：
vt. & vi.道歉, 謝罪You forgot to apologize.你忘記道歉了。
造句：
You should apologize to him for your rudeness.
你對人不禮貌，向他賠個不是。
47. appeal to sb. for sth. 為某事向某人呼吁
appeal to sb. 對某人有吸引力
appeal原始涵義：
n.呼吁, 懇求His appeal for forgiveness went unanswered.他懇請原諒, 但沒有得到答復。
感染力, 吸引力This kind of music hasn't much appeal for me.這類音樂對我沒有吸引力。
vi.有吸引力This job rather appeals to me.這工作對我有吸引力。
有感染力；引起興趣；引起注意；投其所好；引人入勝(to)His argument appealed to me.他的論據(jù)引起了我的興趣。
vt. & vi.上訴Five times he appealed the case, always losing.他上訴五次, 都失敗了。
真題重現(xiàn)：
f the study of hw is beginning to establish as part and parcel of a general education, its aims and methods should appeal directly to journalism educators.
如果法律學習正逐漸被確定為普通教育的主要組成部分，其目的和方法就應該使新聞教育者立即產生興趣。(2007翻譯)
造句：
If you appeal to him for help, he will come down handsome.
如果你向他求助，他會慷慨解囊的。
The action films have lost their appeal to me.
我對武打片已經失去了興趣。
48. apply to sb. for sth. 為…向…申請
apply for申請;
apply原始涵義：
vt.應用; 使用; 敷, 涂We should try to learn economic theory and apply it.我們應努力學習經濟理論并能應用。
使刻苦努力; 致力于We should try to learn economic theory and apply it.我們應努力學習經濟理論并能應用。
實施，實行The club applied the rules to new members only.俱樂部僅對新會員實行這些規(guī)定。
vt. & vi.申請, 請求; 適用You may apply in person or by letter.你可以親自到場或去信提出申請。
造句：
We applied to the authorities for assistance.
我們向*請求幫助。
He applied for a passport.
他申請護照。
49. apply to 與…有關;適用
造句：
The law applied to all persons.
這項法律適用于所有人。
50. approve of 贊成
同義替換：
consent to, be in favor of, favor, agree to, consider good, right
approve原始涵義：
vt. &vi.贊成, 同意The firm's directors quickly approved the new idea.公司的董事們很快贊同了這個想法。
vt.批準, 通過The minister approved the building plan.部長批準了該建筑計劃。
vi.贊同，贊許；稱許；稱贊；滿意、喜歡(of)Don't expect him to approve of your plan straight away.別指望他馬上會接受你的計劃。
造句：
I don't approve of smoking in bed.
我不贊成在床上吸煙。
同義替換：
be faithful to , obey
abide 原始涵義：
Vt.忍受；屈從于 I am unwilling to abide the decision of the court.我不愿意服從法庭的裁決。
vi.等候；繼續(xù)下去，繼續(xù)存在 Though many features were abiding, the changes were much felt.盡管許多特征依然存在，仍可感到發(fā)生了各種變化。
真題重現(xiàn)：
Californians and New Englanders speak the same language and abide by the same federal laws.加利福尼亞人和新英格蘭人講同一種語言，并遵守同樣的聯(lián)邦法律。(1992年完形)
造句：
I abide by\obey\am faithful to what I said.
我遵守諾言。
2. be absent from…. 缺席，不在 ，沒到場、沒參加
同義替換：
default
absent原始涵義：
adj.缺席的, 不在場的 At times he would be absent for a couple of days.他有時會離開幾天。
心不在焉的, 恍惚的 He listened with an absent air and kept glancing at the door.他一副心不在焉的樣子聽著, 不時地瞥一眼門。
Vi缺席，不在
造句：
I will be absent from work tomorrow.
我明天不上班
3. absence of mind心不在焉
同義替換：
being absent-minded
absence 原始涵義：
n. 缺席，不在 I want to ask for leave of absence for several days. 我想請幾天假。
缺乏，不存在 In the absence of anybody more experienced, I took command. 由于找不到其他更有經驗的人，只好由我來指揮。
造句：
Frequently absence of mind in the class made him fail in the exam.
經常在課上心不在焉使他考試不及格。
4. be absorbed in 全神貫注于…
同義替換：
be engrossed in ; be lost in ; be rapt in ;be concentrated on ; be focused on ; be centered on
absorb原始涵義：
vt. 吸收 A sponge absorbs water. 海綿吸水;
吸引…的注意力，使全神貫注；占去（注意力、時間等）The game absorbed the boy completely. 這男孩完全被游戲吸引住了。
造句：
Mary was absorbed in thought.
瑪麗在沉思。
5. (be) abundant in富于,富有
同義替換：
be rich in; be well supplied with
abundant 原始涵義：
adj. 大量的，充足的 Children under five have abundant energy partly because they take one or two naps daily.五歲以下的孩子精力充沛，部分原因在于他們每天打一兩次盹。
造句：
There is a river abundant in fish in my hometown.
在我的家鄉(xiāng)有一條盛產魚的河流。
6. access (to)
同義替換：entry
access原始涵義：
n. (不可數(shù)名詞) 能接近，進入，了解 We have free access to the library’s scientific literature. 我們有免費使用圖書館科學文獻的機會。
真題重現(xiàn)：
“Knowledge is power” may well be the truest saying and access to information may be the most critical requirement of all people. “知識就是力量”可能是有哲理的一句諺語了，獲取信息則可能是人類需具備的必要的條件。 (1995閱讀)
7. by accident偶然地,意外
同義替換：
by chance, accidentally
accident 原始涵義：
n. 意外遭遇, 事故 He witnessed the accident。他親眼看見那個意外事故。
造句：
We met by accident at the airport.
我們偶然在機場相遇了。
8. of one’s own accord自愿地，主 動地
同義替換：
without being asked; willingly; freely
accord 原始涵義：
n. 一致, 符合 They came to an accord that profits should be shared equally.他們達成協(xié)議, 收益由大家均分。
vt. 給予, 贈予，授予（權力、地位、某種待遇） We accorded the boy due praise.我們給了孩子適當?shù)谋頁P。
vi. 符合, 一致 Most of my classmates accord in that opinion.我們班大多數(shù)同學都是那個意見。
造句：
The next day he spoke to her of his own accord, and his manner was somewhat changed.
第二天他主動和她說話了，而且態(tài)度有所改變。
9. in accord with 與…一致
同義替換：
in accordance with
accord 原始涵義：
見單詞8。
造句：
Most people are in accord with their desire for peace.
在渴望和平這一點上, 大多數(shù)人都是一致的。
10. with one accord一致地
同義替換：
with everybody agreeing
Accord 原始涵義：
見單詞8。
造句：
They praised Tom with one accord.
他們異口同聲地表揚湯姆。
11. in accordance with 依照，根據(jù)
同義替換：
in agreement with
accordance原始涵義：
n. 一致, 和諧, 符合 He acted in accordance with his beliefs.他按照自己的信念行事。
造句：
The rights of children are protected in accordance with the law.
兒童的權利根據(jù)法律得到保護。
12. on one’s own account 為了某人的緣故, 為了某人自己的利益
同義替換：
for one’s own interest
Account原始涵義：
n. 賬, 賬戶 The sum of money has been transferred into my account.那筆錢已轉到我賬上。
vi. 說明原因(或理由)，提出理由；是…的原因；做出說明(或解釋)，解釋(for) His illness accounts for his absence.他因為生病, 所以才缺席。
vt. 以為，認為，把…看做，把…視作 We all account him a qualified teacher.我們都認為他是一名合格的教師。
造句：
Everything he does is on his own account.
他做的每件事都為自己的利益打算。
13. take…into account把...考慮進去
同義替換：
consider
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
造句：
Our strategy must take into account the possibility that our guesses are wrong.在制定戰(zhàn)略方針時，我們必須考慮到我們的猜測有可能是錯誤的。
14. give sb. an account of 說明，解釋 (理由)
同義替換：
explain
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
造句：
In describing an object we can give an account of its shape, size, color and function.
描寫一個靜物時應說明物體的外形、大小、色彩以及功能。
15. account for 解釋，說明
同義替換：
give an explanation or reason for
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
真題重現(xiàn)：
What might account for this strange phenomenon? 造成這一奇怪現(xiàn)象的可能原因是什么? (2007閱讀)
造句：
Lack of money accounts for her discontinuing her studies.
缺錢是她輟學的原因。
16. on account of 由于,因為.
同義替換：
because of
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
造句：
The drilling was delayed on account of the bad weather.
由于天氣不好，訓練推遲了。
17. on no account絕不要,無論如何不要(放句首時句 子要倒裝)
同義替換：
in no case, for no reason
Account原始涵義：
見單詞12。
造句：
On no account should you leave the door unlocked.
你無論如何也不應該不鎖門。
18. accuse…of…指控,控告
同義替換：
charge…with; blame sb. for sth. ; blame sth. on sb. ; complain about
Accuse 原始涵義：
vt. 指責，譴責；控告We accused him of taking bribes.我們控告他受賄。
19. be accustomed to 習慣于
同義替換：
be in the habit of, be used to
accustom 原始涵義：
vt. (使)習慣于It takes a moment for her eyes to grow accustomed to the dark.她花了片刻的時間使雙眼習慣這種黑暗。
造句：
I am accustomed to working inside the room of noise and excitement.
我習慣于在喧鬧的房間里工作。
20. be acquainted with 了解；熟悉
同義替換：
to have knowledge of了解；to have met socially熟悉
acquaint 原始涵義：
vt.使熟悉, 使了解This book acquaints the students with the ancient cultures of Europe.這本書幫助學生了解歐洲的古代文化。
通知, 告知Acquaint him with your plans.把你的計劃告知他。
真題重現(xiàn)：
Ms. Green has been living in town for only one year, yet she seems to be acquainted with everyone who comes to the store.雖然在這個鎮(zhèn)上只住了一年，然而格林小姐似乎認識來店里的每一個人。(1996詞匯)
造句：
I was first acquainted with him on board a whale vessel.
當初，我是在一艘捕鯨船上同他結識的。
21. act on 奉行，按照…行動
同義替換：
be according to
act 原始涵義：
vt. & vi. 做，做事，行事；行動，采取行動The time for thinking is past, we must now act.思考的時間過去了, 我們現(xiàn)在必須行動。
表演, 舉動像…;裝出,假裝,做作Oliver is acting tonight.奧利弗今晚演出。
n.行為, 行動My first act was to run into the waiting room.我的第一個行動就是跑進客廳。
真題重現(xiàn)：
Governments throughout the world act on the assumption that the welfare of their people depends largely on the economic strength and wealth of the community.世界各國政府都按照這樣一個假設行事：人民的福利在很大程度上取決于經濟實力和社會財富。(2000翻譯)
造句：
The police are acting on the information received.
警方正根據(jù)獲得的情報采取行動。
22. adapt oneself to使自己適應于
同義替換：
adjust oneself to
adapt 原始涵義：
vt. & vi. (使)適應，(使)適合She knew how to adapt herself. 她懂得如何適應環(huán)境。
vt.改編, 改寫Many of Dickens' books have been adapted as films.狄更斯的許多書都已改編成電影。
改變…以適合(for)Many city vehicles have been adapted for use as school buses.許多城市車輛已改為校車。
vi.適應于，適應不同情況(或環(huán)境)(to)She has not yet adapted to the climate.她還沒適應氣候。
造句：
You should adapt yourself to the new environment.
你應該適應新環(huán)境。
23. adapt…(for)改編, 改寫(以適應新的需要)
同義替換：
make sth. Suitable for a new need
adapt 原始涵義：
見單詞22。
造句：
The author is going to adapt his play for television.
作者將把他的劇本改編成電視劇。
24. in addition 此外, 又, 加之
同義替換：
besides
addition 原始涵義：
n.加; 加法That is a simple addition.那是簡單的加法。
增加的人或事物They've just had an addition to the family.他們家里剛剛添了一口人。
造句：
In addition, reference is made to the novel techniques.
此外，還介紹了一些新的方法。
25. in addition to除…外
同義替換：
as well as, besides, other than
addition 原始涵義：
見單詞24。
造句：
In addition to English, he has to study a second foreign language.
除英語外，他還要學第二外語。
26. adhere to 粘附; 堅持, 遵循
同義替換：
abide by, conform. to, comply with, cling to, insist on, pe rsist in, observe, opinion, belief
adhere 原始涵義：
vi.黏附, 附著The two surfaces adhered, and we couldn't get them apart.這兩個表面粘著, 我們無法將它們分開。
堅持, 支持He resolutely adhered to what he had said at the meeting.他堅持他在會上所說的話。
27. adjacent毗鄰的, 臨近的
同義替換：
next to, close to
adjacent原始涵義：
adj.與…毗連的；鄰近的We work in adjacent rooms.我們在毗鄰的房間里工作。
28. adjust..(to) 調節(jié); 適應;
同義替換：
change slightly
adjust原始涵義：
vt. & vi.(改變…以)適應; 調整; 校正The man adjusted very precisely.那個人調得很準。
造句：
The bodies playing major professional sports have changed dramatically over the years, and managers have been more than willing to adjust team uniforms to fit the growing numbers of bigger, longer frames.
經過了若干年，從事職業(yè)運動的人的身體發(fā)生了顯著的變化，而經紀人更樂于調整團隊的制服以適應他們日益變大、變長的骨架。
29. admit of …的可能，留有…的余地.
同義替換：
be capable of, leave room for
admit原始涵義：
vt. & vi.許可進入This ticket admits two persons.這張票可讓兩人進場。
承認, 供認She admitted having done wrong.她承認自己做錯了。
vt.允許，讓…得到，讓…享有He was admitted into their fullest confidence.
他獲得了他們的充分信任。
vi.(門)開向，通往(一地)(to)The gate admits to the yard.這道門通向院子。
容許，容許有，容得；留有余地，給予機會(of)The regulations admit of no exception.規(guī)章不容破例。
造句：
His statement admits of one interpretation only.
他的話只有一種解釋。
30. in advance 預告, 事先
同義替換：
before in time
advance原始涵義：
vt. & vi.(使)前進, (使)發(fā)展; 促進I signed to him to keep away, but he continued to advance.我示意他離開, 但他還是繼續(xù)往前走。
提高, 提升Prices are advancing.各種物價都在上漲。
vt.提出He advanced many reasonable proposals.他提出了許多合理化建議。
提前They advanced the time of the meeting.他們把會議時間提前了。
預付, 貸(款項等)I advanced 200 pounds more on these books.這些書我又多預付了200英鎊。
把(鐘、表等)撥快Clocks must be advanced one hour.鐘表必須撥快一小時。
(尤指憑抵押品)貸(款)；借(錢)The banks often advance money to farmers for seed and fertilizer.銀行通常貸款給農民購買種子和化肥。
n.前進, 發(fā)展, 改進, 進步Nothing could stop the advance of the soldiers.
什么也無法阻擋戰(zhàn)士們的前進步伐。
增長, 提高There has been no advance in the price of rice for many years.許多年來米價一直沒有上漲。
借款, 預付款, 貸款The factory gave me an advance so that I could get my necessities.工廠先付錢給我, 便于我買一些必需品。
adj.預先的, 在前的We sent out an advance party of soldiers.我們派出一支先頭部隊。
預先做好的; 預先供給的They have got advance information of the storm's approach.他們事前已得到將有暴風雨的消息。
vi. (在錦標賽中)獲勝后進入下一輪比賽He advanced into the second round.他獲勝進入第二輪比賽。
造句：
It's a very popular play, and it would be wise to book seats well in advance. 這是部很受歡迎的戲劇，提前定好座位是明智的。
31. to advantage 有利的,使優(yōu)點更加突出地.
advantage原始涵義：
n.有利條件, 有利因素, 優(yōu)勢Her Olimpic experience gave her a big advantage over the other contestants for the final victory.她的奧運會參賽經歷使她比起其他競技對手在爭取后獲勝上具有很大的優(yōu)勢。
益處, 利益There are advantages to not having servants.不用仆人有不用仆人的優(yōu)越性。
vt.有利于，有益于，有助于；促進，推動；使處于有利地位It would advantage you to work hard.努力工作對你會有益。
造句：
Hang the picture somewhere where it will show up to advantage.
把這幅畫掛在便于它顯示較好效果的地方。
32. have an advantage over 勝過.
have the advantage of 由于…處于有利條件
have the advantage of sb.知道某人所不知道的事
advantage原始涵義：
見單詞31。
造句：
A man who can think will always have an advantage over others.
能動腦子的人總是會勝過別人。
However, it also doesn't have the advantage of the weather-controlled climate.
但是，它也沒有恒溫控制氣候的優(yōu)點?！?BR> You have the advantage of me there.
在那一點上,你比我強。
33. take advantage of 利用.
同義替換：
make the best of, utilize, make use of, profit from, harness
advantage原始涵義：
見單詞31。
造句：
If you are working on a word processor, you can take advantage of its capacity to make additions and deletions as well as move entire paragraphs by making just a few simple keyboard commands.
如果你正借助文字處理器進行工作，只需通過幾個簡單的鍵盤指令，你就可以利用它來進行刪加或移動整段文字。
34. agree with 贊同(某人意見)
agree to 同意
agree原始涵義：
vt. & vi.同意, 贊同I asked him to come with me and he agreed.我請他和我一起來, 他同意了。
vi.相同, 相符, 一致The essential thing is that the two of you ought to agree.
根本的問題是你們倆應意見一致。
適宜, 相和These two shades do not agree.這兩種色調不協(xié)調。
達成協(xié)議，商定 (about， on， upon)They have agreed on the terms of surrender.他們就投降條件達成了協(xié)議。
表示愿意，應允，答應I agree to leave at once.我答應即刻離開。
真題重現(xiàn)：
If any man here does not agree with me, he should put forward his own plan for improving the living conditions of these people.如果任何人不同意我的觀點，他應該提出自己的關于提高這些人生活水平的計劃。(1994詞匯)
造句：
I agree with you to some degree.
在某種程度上我與你意見一致。
They agree to the plan in principle.
他們原則上同意這個計劃。
35. in agreement (with) 同意, 一致
同義替換：
in favor of
agreement原始涵義：
n.協(xié)定, 協(xié)議, 契約A signed agreement is not susceptible of change.已簽署的協(xié)議不可再改動。
達成協(xié)議It took three years for the two countries to hammer out an agreement.兩國花了3年的時間經過反復討論才達成協(xié)議。
同意His silence implied agreement.他的沉默意味著同意。
造句：
We are in agreement with their decision.
我們同意他們的決定。
36. ahead of 在…之前, 超過…
ahead of time 提前.
ahead原始涵義：
adv.在(某人或某事物的)前面The road forks further ahead.路在前面分岔。
造句：
Bush remains ahead of Gore among likely voters.
布什在可能的投票者中仍戈爾
Food is prepared ahead of time so that no cooking needs to be done during the festival.
食物被提前準備好了，因此節(jié)日期間就不必做任何烹飪了。
37. in the air不肯定，不具體；在謠傳中
air原始涵義：
n.天空, 大氣, 空氣; 氣氛We breathe air.我們呼吸空氣。
There was an air of excitement at the meeting.會議上氣氛激昂。
空中Many birds are flying in the air.許多鳥兒在空中飛翔。
樣子, 神態(tài), 姿態(tài)They were displeased with her haughty airs.他們討厭她高傲的派頭。
vt. & vi.晾曬, 烘干The straw mattresses are airing there.草墊子正在那里晾著。
播送, 廣播The program airs daily.本節(jié)目每天廣播。
vt.使房間通風, 透氣We air the room by opening the windows.我們打開窗子讓屋子通風。
造句：
The scandal about him has been in the air for a long time.
有關他的那個丑聞已流傳很久了。
38. above all 尤其是, 重要的.
同義替換：
especially, most important of all
above原始涵義：
prep.(表示位置)在…正上方The aeroplane was flying a few feet above the sea.
飛機正在距海面幾英尺的低空飛行。
(表示方向)在…的另一側; 在…往北The water is smoother above the dam.壩的另一邊水面平靜些。
(表示比較)優(yōu)于, 勝于; 較…更為; 高出Because of her beauty, she has managed to marry above her.由于貌美, 她得以嫁給一個地位比她高的人。
超過, 超越; 為…所不及You can't expect to succeed if you attempt tasks above your ability.如果你要做能力達不到的事, 就別指望成功。
(表示等級)在…之上, 高于A lieutenant colonel ranks above a major.陸軍中校比少校級別高。
(表示否定)不受…的影響; 不至于He is above meanness and deceit.他不至于搞卑鄙和欺騙行為。
(表示數(shù)目)超過, 超出Above two hundred people attended the meeting.二百多人出席了會議。
adv.在上面My room is just above.我的房間就在樓上。
以上This is a military meeting for captains and above.這是一個由上尉及上尉以上軍官參加的軍事會議。
上述As is stated above, this principle applies to all cases.如前文所講, 這一原則適合所有案例。
真題重現(xiàn)：
Among the many shaping factors, I would single out the country's excellent elementary schools: and above all the American genius for nonverbal, “patial” thinking about things technological.
在諸多形成因素中，我要特別提到的是美國優(yōu)良的小學教育；尤其是，美國人在思考技術問題時所表現(xiàn)出來的一種非語言的“立體”思維天賦。(1996閱讀)
造句：
Above all, the person in charge was on the spot.
特別是，負責人在場的。
39. in all 總共, 總計
同義替換：
counting everyone or everything, altogether
造句：
There are fifteen books on the first shelf, twenty-one on the second, that makes thirty-six in all.
書架的第一層有15本書, 第二層有21本, 總共是36本。
40. after all 畢竟，到底
(not) at all 一點也不
all at once突然
once and for all 只此
first of all 首先
all in all 大體上說
be all in 累極了
all but 幾乎
造句：
Don't get discouraged by setbacks, we are new to the work after all.
別因挫折而灰心, 這工作對我們來說畢竟還是陌生的
He’s not at all tired.
他一點也不累。
I felt afraid all at once.
我突然間感到害怕。
He will explain it fully once and for all.
他將把它充分地解釋就此了結。
First of all, you should know what profession suits you.
首先, 你該知道什么職業(yè)適合你。
All in all, it has been a great success.
總的來說, 非常成功。
She is all in.
她累得要死
She all but fainted when she heard the news.
聽到那消息, 她差點暈過去。
41. allow for 考慮到, 估計到
同義替換：
take into consideration, take into account
allow原始涵義：
vt.允許, 許可(做某事)I don't think he would allow it.我想他不會允許的。
給予, 讓…得到The court allowed a sum of money to each child for clothing.法院判給每個孩子一筆服裝費。
承認, 認為The referee refused to allow the goal.裁判不承認這次進球。
聽憑，聽任Jack had allowed himself to become fat.杰克聽任自己發(fā)胖。
vi.容許某事發(fā)生(或存在)；容許(常與of連用)a premise that allow of only one conclusion假設容許只有一個結論
真題重現(xiàn)：
Supporters of the new super systems argue that these mergers will allow for substantial cost reductions and better coordinated service.
這些新超級系統(tǒng)的支持者爭辯說，這些合并活動將會大大削減成本，便于更好地協(xié)調業(yè)務。(2003閱讀)
造句：
We should allow for unexpected difficulty.
我們應考慮到可能出現(xiàn)意想不到的困難。
42. amount to 總計, 等于
同義替換：
to be equal to
amount原始涵義：
n.量, 數(shù)量, 數(shù)額Large amounts of money were wasted.浪費了大量的錢。
總額, 總數(shù)He owed me $100but could pay only half that amount.他欠我100英鎊, 但是只能償還總數(shù)的一半。
vi.合計, 共計The bill amounts to $500.這張賬單共計500美元。
等同, 接近His words amounted to a threat.他的話實際上是威脅。
(在意義、價值、效果、程度等方面)等于，相當于，等同；近于，接近，就是，意思是(to)His failure to reply amounts to a refusal.他不予回答就等于拒絕。
具有價值It was the computer that amounted.真正有價值的還是那臺電腦。
造句：
His debts amount to over $ 3000.
他的欠債總數(shù)已達三千多美元。
43. answer for 對…負責.
同義替換：
undertake responsibility for, be liable for, take charge for
真題重現(xiàn)：
He failed to carry out some of the provisions of the contract, and now he has to answer for the consequences.
他未能兌現(xiàn)合同上的一些條款，所以現(xiàn)在他必須對結果負責。(1995詞匯)
造句：
You must answer for her.
你必須對她負責。
44. answer to 適合,符合.
同義替換：
conform. to
造句：
Your deeds must answer to your words.
你的言行應該一致。
45. be anxious about 為…焦急不安
anxious原始涵義：
adj.焦急的, 憂慮的, 擔心的We had a very anxious time until we knew that they were safe.我們一直憂慮直到得知他們平安。
渴望的, 急切的, 非常希望I was anxious for everything to be settled.我渴望每一件事都安排妥當。
造句：
I feel anxious about my brother.
我為弟弟擔心。
46. apologize to sb. for sth. 為…向…道歉
apologize原始涵義：
vt. & vi.道歉, 謝罪You forgot to apologize.你忘記道歉了。
造句：
You should apologize to him for your rudeness.
你對人不禮貌，向他賠個不是。
47. appeal to sb. for sth. 為某事向某人呼吁
appeal to sb. 對某人有吸引力
appeal原始涵義：
n.呼吁, 懇求His appeal for forgiveness went unanswered.他懇請原諒, 但沒有得到答復。
感染力, 吸引力This kind of music hasn't much appeal for me.這類音樂對我沒有吸引力。
vi.有吸引力This job rather appeals to me.這工作對我有吸引力。
有感染力；引起興趣；引起注意；投其所好；引人入勝(to)His argument appealed to me.他的論據(jù)引起了我的興趣。
vt. & vi.上訴Five times he appealed the case, always losing.他上訴五次, 都失敗了。
真題重現(xiàn)：
f the study of hw is beginning to establish as part and parcel of a general education, its aims and methods should appeal directly to journalism educators.
如果法律學習正逐漸被確定為普通教育的主要組成部分，其目的和方法就應該使新聞教育者立即產生興趣。(2007翻譯)
造句：
If you appeal to him for help, he will come down handsome.
如果你向他求助，他會慷慨解囊的。
The action films have lost their appeal to me.
我對武打片已經失去了興趣。
48. apply to sb. for sth. 為…向…申請
apply for申請;
apply原始涵義：
vt.應用; 使用; 敷, 涂We should try to learn economic theory and apply it.我們應努力學習經濟理論并能應用。
使刻苦努力; 致力于We should try to learn economic theory and apply it.我們應努力學習經濟理論并能應用。
實施，實行The club applied the rules to new members only.俱樂部僅對新會員實行這些規(guī)定。
vt. & vi.申請, 請求; 適用You may apply in person or by letter.你可以親自到場或去信提出申請。
造句：
We applied to the authorities for assistance.
我們向*請求幫助。
He applied for a passport.
他申請護照。
49. apply to 與…有關;適用
造句：
The law applied to all persons.
這項法律適用于所有人。
50. approve of 贊成
同義替換：
consent to, be in favor of, favor, agree to, consider good, right
approve原始涵義：
vt. &vi.贊成, 同意The firm's directors quickly approved the new idea.公司的董事們很快贊同了這個想法。
vt.批準, 通過The minister approved the building plan.部長批準了該建筑計劃。
vi.贊同，贊許；稱許；稱贊；滿意、喜歡(of)Don't expect him to approve of your plan straight away.別指望他馬上會接受你的計劃。
造句：
I don't approve of smoking in bed.
我不贊成在床上吸煙。