CET4练口语记单词lesson1

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A: You're going to abandon me, just like that?你想就那样丢下我不管吗？

B: I'm sorry, but I've got an important job to do.对不起，但我真的有很重要的事要做。

abandon

vt. 1.离弃，丢弃；2.遗弃，抛弃；3.放弃

abandon oneself to 沉溺于

with abandon 1.放任地，放纵地；2.纵情地

A: I think it's important that all people have the ability to read.我认为具备阅读能力对于所有人来说都是很重要的。

B: I agree with you, but that's easier said than done.我同意你的看法，但是说起来容易，做起来难。

ability

n. 1.能力，本领；2.才能，才智

to the best of one's ability 尽自己最大努力

A: How many passengers are there aboard the ship?有多少乘客上了船？

B: Seventy-six, I think.我想应该是67人吧。

aboard

prep. 在（船、飞机、车）上，上（船、飞机、车）

ad. 在船（或飞机、车）上，上船（或飞机、车）

A: Are you planning on studying abroad?你打算出国留学吗？

B: I'd like to, but I'm not sure if I'll have enough money.我想，但我不敢肯定我的钱足够支付留学费用。

abroad

ad. 1.到国外，在国外；2.在传播，在流传

A: I noticed your absence in class this morning.我注意到你今天早上没来上课。

B: I'm sorry, I overslept. 我睡过头了。

absence

n. 1.缺席，不在；2.缺席的时间，外出期；3.缺乏，不存在

A: I can't believe the boss was absent from today's meeting.老板没出席今天的会议真是难以置信。

B: Neither can I .我也不敢相信。

absent

a. 1.缺席的，不在场的；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.我们有足够的证据证明是你犯下那宗罪案。

B: That's absolutely ridiculous!那简直荒谬。

absolute

a. 1.十足的，道地的；2.绝对的，完全的；3.不受任何限制（或约束）的

A: This paper absorbs water so quickly!这纸吸水很快。

B: Yes, it's great for cleaning up spills.对，用这种纸来清理溅出的东西非常好。

absorb

vt. 1.吸收；2.吸引…的注意，使全神贯注；3.把…并入，同化

A: Why aren't you doing well in the class?你们为什么在班里成绩不理想。

B: The material is so abstract that I have trouble understanding it. 材料太抽象了，我理解起来有困难。

abstract

a. 1.抽象的；2.抽象派的

n. 1.摘要，梗概；2.抽象派艺术作品

vt. 1.做…的摘要；2.提取，抽取

in the abstract 抽象地，在理论上

A: Labor 1 is an abundant resource here.这里的劳动力资源很充足。

B: One of many abundant resources, I'd like to point out.我想指出的是那时大量充足资源中的一种。

abundant

a. 1.大量的，充足的；2.（in）丰富的，富裕的

A: I hate to see the abuse of animals.我讨厌看见虐待动物的情形。

B: It makes me sick.那让我感到恶心。

abuse

n. 1.滥用，妄用； 2.虐待，伤害； 3.辱骂，毁谤

vt. 1.滥用，妄用； 2.虐待，伤害； 3.辱骂，毁谤

A: I really dislike reading academic books.我真的很不喜欢看学术书刊。

B: That may be so, but reading them is an important way to expand your knowledge.学术书刊也许不招人喜欢，但读一读可以拓宽知识面。

academic

a. 1.学校的，学院的；2.学术的；3.纯理论的，不切实际的

n. 大学教师

A: The academy is an important part of the education system.学院是教育系统的重要部分。

B: I couldn't agree with you more.我太赞同你的说法了。

academy

n. 1.研究院，学会；2.（中等以上）专门学校

A: Look how fast that car can accelerate!看看那辆车加速好快啊。

B: I've never seen anything like it .我还没有看过像那部车那么快的呢/

accelerate

v. （使）加快，（使）增速

A: I'm sorry, I'm having a little trouble understanding your accent. 抱歉，你的口音让我听起来有点困难。

B:I'll try to speak more clearly.我尽量说得清楚一点。

accent

n. 1.口音，腔调； 2.重音，重音符号

vt. 重读

A: How's work?工作进展得怎么样？

B: I feel like I'm finally gaining my co-worker's acceptance..我似乎终于得到了工友的接纳。

acceptance

n. 1.接受，接纳；2.赞同，承认；3.容忍

A: I wish I had access to the public library.我希望能够使用公共图书馆。

B: it's easy! Just go and get a card.那还不容易吗。只要过去办理张卡。

access

n. 1.通道，入口；2.接近，进入；接近（或进入、享用）的机会

vt. 存取（计算机文件）

A: How did you two meet?你们两人怎么会在一起见面？

B:To tell you the truth, it was completely accidental.实话告诉你，那绝对是一个偶然。

accidental

a. 意外的，偶然（发生）的

A: What sort of accommodation can you supply for me?你可以给我提供怎样的膳宿？

B: We've got a beautiful two- double room with a bath an shower.我们有两间带卫生间的双人房。

accommodation

n. [常pl.] 住处，膳宿

A: Would you be willing to accompany me to the party tonight?你愿意陪我参加今晚的误会吗？

B: Sure , I'd love to .当然，我非常愿意。

accompany

vt. 1.陪伴，陪同；2.伴随，和…一起发生；3.为…伴奏（或伴唱）

A: What kind of job do you think I should get?你认为我应该找份怎样的工作呢？

B: It all depends on what you want to accomplish in your life.这就看你这一生希望实现什么目标了。

accomplish

vt. 达到（目的），完成（任务），实现（计划、诺言等）

A: The numbers in this table don't seem to be in accord with reality.桌上的数字似乎与事实不符。

B: I know, but these are the figures that we came up with.我知道，但这些数字只是我们想出来的。

accord

n. 1.一致，符合；2.（尤指国与国之间的）谅解，协议

vi. （with）相符合，相一致，相和谐

vt. 授予，赠与，给予

of one's own accord 出于自愿，主动地

in accord with 与…一致，与…相符合

with one accord 一致地，一致同意地

A: Why didn't you sign the contract?你为何不在合同上签字？

B: Because that company's behavior is not in accordance with international law.因为公司的行为有悖于国际法。

accordance

n. 一致，和谐，符合

in accordance with 与…一致，依照，根据

A: When should I make my presence known?什么时候才让他们知道我在这里。

B: Wait for my instructions and then proceed accordingly等我的指示并按我意思行事就是了。

accordingly

ad. 1.照着，相应地；2.因此，所以，于是

A: Why are you holding me in this jail cell?为什么你要把握关在牢里？

B: We'd like to hear your account of the events of last night.我们想听听你陈述昨晚所发生的事。

account

n. 1.记述，描述，报告；2.帐，帐户；3.解释，说明

vi. 1.（for）说明…的原因，是…的原因；2.（在数量、比例方面）占

of no account 不重要的

on account of 为了…的缘故，因为，由于

on no account 绝不，绝对不

take account of 考虑到，顾及，体谅

take…into account 见take account of ：考虑到，顾及，体谅

A: My accountant thinks she can save me lots of money on my taxes this year.我的会计师认为今年她能够帮我省很多税钱。

B: That sounds great!太棒了。

accountant

n. 会计人员，会计师

A: You shouldn't let the dirty dishes accumulate in the sick!你不应该把脏盘子堆积在哪里。

B: I know, I should wash them right away.知道了，我必须马上去洗掉它们。

accumulate

vt. 堆积，积累，积聚

vi. 累积，聚积

A: When shooting a gun, accuracy is very important.当使用枪支射击时，精确度是很重要的。

B: You only need to tell me that once.你只需要告诉我一次就行了。

accuracy

n. 准确（性），精确（性）

A: If the weatherman's predictions are accurate, it should rain tomarrow.如果气象员的预报准确，明天应该会下雨。

B: I hope not. Then we'd have to reschedule our baseball game.我希望不要下雨。否则我们不得不更改棒球赛的时间。

accurate

a. 1.正确无误的；2.准确的，精确的

A: How dare you accuse me of stealing your computer?你怎么敢告我偷你的电脑。

B: I'm sorry, but you were the only one who had access to it.抱歉，但是只有你一个人可以靠近它。

accuse

vt. 指控，控告，指责

A: I'm not really accustomed to the style of the new boss. 新老板的风格让我不太适应。

B: It'll take us all some time to get used to the change.我们都需要时间适应新变化。

accustomed

a. 1. (to)习惯于…的，适应了的；2. 通常的，惯常的

A: The new testing system rewards students based on achievement

B: Well, what was the old system like?

achievement

n. 1.成就，成绩；2.达到，完成，实现

A: Be careful! This acid can burn through your skin!

B: Maybe I should wear gloves.

acid

n. 酸，酸性物质

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.承认，承认…的权威（或主张）；2.告知收到，确认；3.对…表示谢忱，报偿

A: Was that your girlfriend?

B: No, we're not even good friend. She's really just an acquaitance

acquaintance

n. 1.相识的人，熟人；2.认识，相识，了解

A: What do you think is the best way to acquire knowledge about fishing?

B: Go fishing!

acquire

vt. 1.取得，获得；2.学到

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，获得，习得；2.获得物，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. 英亩

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.行动，行动过程；2.已做的事，行为；3.作用；4.情节

out of action 不（再）起作用，不（再）运转

A: What would you say is your favorite activity ?

B: I'd have to say bowling 2.

acrivity

n. 1.活动，行动；2.活跃，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.严重的，激烈的；2.敏锐的；3.（疾病）急性的；4.尖的，锐的

A: That is the silliest ad I have every seen!

B: Why would anyone want to buy that product?

ad

n. 见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.使适应，使适合；2.修改，改编

vi. (to) 适应

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（还）

A: Do you have any additional questions?

B: No, thanks, you've answered them all.

additional

a. 添加的，额外的，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，足够的；2.适当的，胜任的

A: How was the concert?

B: I don't know if I can even find the right adjective to describe it!

adjective

n. 形容词

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，校准，调节；2.调节，改变…以适应

vi. （to） 适应

A: I've just about had it with the administration !

B: Really? What's the problem?

administration

n. 1.管理，经营，支配；2.管理部门，行政机关，政府；3.实行，执行

A: I applied 3 to six school, and got four offers of admission .

B: Congratulations!

admission

n. 1.准许进入，准许加入；2.入场费，入场券；3.承认，供认

A: I think maybe we should adopt a child.

B: I'm not sure if we can afford it.

adopt

vt. 1.收养；2.采取，采纳，采用；3.正式通过，批准

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（或动物）

a. 1.成年的，充分长成的；2.成年人的，适宜于成年人的

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，先进的；2.高级的，高等的；3.年迈的，后阶段的

A: Why did your team lose the game?

B: They had a big advantage over us, being so much taller.

advantage

n. 1.优点，有利条件，有利因素；2.利益，好处

take advantage of 利用，占…的便宜

to advantage 有力地，使优点突出地

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. 副词

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.为…做广告，宣传；2.（在报刊，电视，广播等中）公告，告布

vi. 登广告，做广告，登公告

A: It's imperative 4 that we build our brand name.

B: Well, if we want to do that, we're going to need a killer 5 advertisement.

advertisement

n. 1.广告，公告，启事；2.广告活动，宣传

A: I've decided 6 to quit my job.

B: I really don't think that's an advisable course of action.

advisable

a. 可取的，适当的，明智的

A: What did the doctor say?

B: She advocated that I quit smoking.

advocate

vt. 拥护，提倡，主张

n. 1.拥护者，提倡者；2.辩护者，律师

A: It's important to remember that your own actions affect the lives of others.

B: Thanks for reminding me.

affect

v. 影响

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. 喜爱，感情，爱慕之情

A: So, you went to the concert. Then what?

B: Afterwards, he drove me home and kissed me goodnight.

afterward(s)

ad. 以后，过后，后来

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，经销处；2.（政府等的）专业行政部门

A: Would you mind helping 7 me plan the agenda for tomorrow's meeting?

B: Sure, no problem.

agenda

n. 议事日程

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，经纪人；2.政府特工人员，政府代表；3.动因，原因；4.剂

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，挑衅的；2.敢作敢为的，有进取心的

A: This software has been a great aid in completing my homework.

B: It's amazing what computers can do.

aid

n. 1.帮助，援助，救助；2.助手，辅助物，辅助手段

vt. 帮助，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. 飞机，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 8 sore throat is no cause for alarm.

alarm

n. 1.惊恐，忧虑；2.警钟，报警器，闹钟；3.报警

vt. 使惊恐，使担心

A: Can I get you a beer?

B: No thanks. If I drink too much alcohol, my face turns red.

alcohol

n. 含酒精的饮料，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. 警觉的，留神的，注意的

vt. 1.向…报警，使警惕；2.使认识到，使意识到

n. 1.警戒（状态），戒备（状态）；2.警报

on the alert 警戒着，随时准备着，密切注意着

A: You two look almost exactly alike!

B: Well, we're twins.

alike

a. 同样的，相象的

ad. 1.一样地，相似地；2.同样程度地

A: Exactly how is an alliance with their company in our best interests?

B: The chief advantage is that we can consolidate 9 our production lines.

alliance

n. 结盟，联盟

A: Why should I give you a raise in your allowance?

B: Because I do more chores now than I used to .

allowance

n. 津贴，补贴，零用钱

make allowance(s) for 1.考虑到，顾及；2.体谅，原谅

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.同盟国，同盟者；2.支持者

v. （使）结盟，（使）联合

A: How do I get to the bank?

B: Just follow the road that runs alongside the river.

alongside

ad. 在旁边，沿着边，并排地

prep. 1.在…旁边，沿着…的边；2.和…在一起

A: How many vowels 10 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. 改变，改动，变更

A: Isn't there an alternative to moving to another country?

B: Not if we want to survive financially.

alternative

a. 1.两者择一的，供选择的，供替代的

n. 1.取舍，抉择，供选择的东西；2.选择的自由，选择的余地

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.]高处，高地

A: What are you going to do with all of those aluminum 11 cans?

B: Recycle them.

aluminium 12 = aluminum

n. 铝

A: You are quite the golfer!

B: I'm just an amateur, but I try to practice a lot.

amateur

n. 1.业余爱好者，业余运动员；2.外行，粗通某一行的人

a. 1.业余爱好的，业余（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. 使大为惊奇，惊愕

A: When you go abroad, you should remember that you're acting 13 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，使节，派驻国际组织的代表

A: I wish I still had the ambition of my youth.

B: I like you just the way you are.

ambition

n. 1.抱负，雄心，野心；2.企望得到的东西

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. 救护车

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…中间，在…之中，被…围绕

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，数量，数额；2.总额，总数

vi. 1.（to）合计，共计；2.（在意义、价值面）等同，接近

A: I was just trying to amuse you .

B: Well, I didn't think it was funny.

amuse

vt. 1.逗乐，逗笑；2.给…提供娱乐（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，分析报告

A: If you had properly analyzed 15 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 14

vt. 分析，细察，细查

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，先驱

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.锚；2.给人安全感之物（或人）

vt. 1.抛（锚），泊（船）；2.把…系住，使固定；3.担任（电视节目等的）主持人

vi. 1.抛锚，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.观点，立场

vt. 1.把…放置成一个角度；2.使（新闻、报道等）带上倾向性

angle for 谋取，猎取

A: Why did you have to sit the game out.

B: I twisted my ankle in practice.

ankle

n. 踝，踝关节

A: Do you think what today is .

B: It's our 50th wedding anniversary .

anniversary

n. 周年纪念（日）

A: Do you mind if I chew gum?

B: Actually it's really starting to annoy me.

annoy

vt. 1.使恼怒，使烦恼；2.打扰，干扰

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.年报，年刊，年鉴；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 16.

ant

n. 蚂蚁

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.预期，期望，预料；2.先于…行动，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. 古时的，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.焦虑，挂虑；2.渴望，热望

A: Anyhow , you're just as smart as he is .

B: I know that , but I still feel inferior sometimes.

anyhow

ad. 1.不管怎么说，无论如何，至少：2.不论用何种方法，无论从什么角度；3.随随便便地，杂乱无章地

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.不管怎么说，无论如何，至少：2.不论用何种方法，无论从什么角度

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.[空间、时间方面]成距离，相间隔；2.分离，分开

a. 分离的，分隔的

apart from 1.除…之外（别无）；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. 一套公寓房间，房间

A: I think you owe me an apology .

B: What!? You're the one who parked illegally.

apology

n. 道歉，认错，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.显然的，明白的，清晰可见的；2.表面上的，貌似（真实）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，恳求；2.感染力，吸引力；3.申诉，上诉

vi. 1.呼吁，恳求；2.有吸引力，有感染力；3. 上诉，申诉；4.（to）诉诸，诉请裁决（或证实等）

vt. 将…上诉，将…移交上级法院审理

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.出现，显露，露面；2.外观，外貌，外表

to all appearances 就外表看来，根据观察推断

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 17 the applause.

applause

n. 鼓掌，掌声

A: How is your new house coming along?

B: It's completely furnished, except for the major appliances .

appliance

n. 器具，器械，装置

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.可应用的，可实施的；2.适当的，合适的

A: Do you think I'll get the job?

B: Well, you're certainly not the most qualified 18 applicant 19 , but maybe they'll hire you based on personality.

applicant

n. 申请人

A: Are you planning on applying for graduate school this year?

B: Not this year, but maybe the next.

apply

vi. 1.申请，请求；2.适用

vt. 1.适用，运用，实施；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.约定，确定，指定（时间、地点）

A: I've got an appointment at four, but I could meet you for dinner at six.

B: Okay, sounds great.

appointment

n. 1.约会，约定；2.任命，委派；3.委任的职位

A: I really appreciate all of your help.

B: That's what friends are for.

appreciate

vt. 1.重视，赏识，欣赏；2.为…表示感激；3.（充分）意识到，领会，体会

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，临近；2.途径；3.方式，方法

A: Do you think this outfit 20 is appropriate for the party?

B: The invitation said, "wear what you want."

appropriate

a. 1.适当的，恰当的

vt. 1.私占，侵吞，挪用；2.拨出（款项等）供专用

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.赞成，同意；2.批准，认可

on approval （商品）供试用的，包退包换的

A: You should know that I don't approve of your dropping out of school.

B: Do you think I care?

approve

vt. 1.赞成，同意；2.批准，核准，对…表示认可

vi. (of )赞成，称许

A: You don't have to say exactly, just tell me your approximate age.

B: I'm around forty.

approximate

a. 大概的，大约的，近似的

vi. (to) 近似，接近

vt. 1.近似，接近，估计

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. 随意的，任意的；2.专断的，武断的，专制的

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. 建筑师，设计师，缔造者

A: I really hate the architecture of that building.

B: Well, to each his own. I kind of like it.

architecture

n. 1.建筑学，建筑术，建筑业；2.建筑式样，建筑风格

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. 争辩，争论，辩论，说服

A: Well, what are you going to do now?

B: To be honest, I never thought this kind of situation would arise .

arise

vt. 产生，出现，发生；2.（from）（由…）引起，（由…）产生，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. 算术

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，激起唤起；2.唤醒

A: Would you like to have your parents arrange your wedding?

F: Frankly 21, I'd rather do it myself.

arrange

vt. 1.安排，准备，筹备；2.整理，排列，布置

vi. 做安排，做准备，筹划

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，准备工作；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，箭状物；2.箭头符号

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，人为的；2.假的，矫揉造作的，模拟的

A: Do you like my painting?

B: Yes, you're so artistic 22 !

artistic

a. 1.艺术（家）的，美术（家）的；2.富有艺术性的，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，灰烬；2.[pl.]骨灰，遗骸

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. 在旁边，到（或向）一边

aside from 1.除…之外（别无）；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，外观

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.装配

A: Unless the assembly approves the new regulations, we're out of business.

B: I've got my fingers crossed.

assembly

n. 1.立法机构，议会；2.集会，集合，集会的人们；3.组装，装配

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.对…进行估价，确定…的数额；2.评价，评论

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.有价值的人（或物），优点，长处；2.[常pl.]资产，财产

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，选派；2.指定（时间、地点等）；3.分配，给予，布置（作业）

A: Have you finished the assignment I gave you?

B: Of course.

assignment

n. 1.（分派的）任务，（指定的）作业；2.分配，指派

A: Let me know if there's any way I can assist you.

B: Thanks.

assist

n. 帮助，协助

A: If you need assistance , just give a yell.

B: I'm sure I'll be fine.

assistance

n. 帮助，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…联系在一起；2.使联合，结合，使有联系

vi. （with）结交，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.协会，联盟，社团；2.联合，结合，交往

A: I assume you brought the video?

B: Yes, it's right here.

assume

vt. 1.假定，假设，臆断，猜想；2.承担，担任，就职；3.呈现，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，臆断；2.担任，承担

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.使确信，使放心；2.确保，保证给

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. 使惊讶

A: Why didn't you play soccer with us?

B: I've never been much of an athlete .

athlete

n. 运动员，体育家

A: The atmosphere of a room really changes when she walks in.

B: Yes, she certainly has a powerful presence.

atmosphere

n. 1.大气，大气层；2.空气；3.气氛，环境

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 23 on oil.

B: But it has dangerous side effects as well.

atomic

a. 1.(关于)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，贴，连接；2.使依恋，使喜爱；3.认为有（重要性，责任等）；4.使附属

A: It's difficult to attain 24 such a high level of skill.

B: But they say that, with practice, anything is possible.

attain

vt. 达到，获得

A: If you don't change your attitude , I'm leaving.

B: Go ahead and leave if you want.

attitude

n. 1.态度，看法；2.姿态，姿势

A: My attorney says I should plead guilty.

B: But you didn't do anything!

attorney

n. 律师，（业务或法律事务上的）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，诱惑力；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…归因于，把（过错、责任等）归于

n. 属性，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. 听众，观众，读者

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. 听觉的，声音的

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.权力，管辖权；2.[pl.]官方，当局；3.当权者，行政管理机构；4.权威，专家

A: I want to buy an automatic can opener.

B: Why don't you just open the cans yourself?

automatic

a. 1.自动的；2.不假思索的，无意识的；3.必然的，自然的

n. 自动手枪（或步枪等），有自动装置的汽车

A: That is a fine-looking automobile 25 .

B: Thank you.

automobile

n. 汽车

A: I want to buy some auxiliary 26 speakers to supplement my existing sound system.

B: Do what you want, but I think it's a waste of money.

auxiliary

a. 1.辅助的，补助的；2.备用的，后备的

A: Do you have any rooms available ?

B: I'm sorry, we're all booked of tonight.

available

a. 1.现成可使用的，在手边的，可利用的；2.可取得联系的，可得到的

A: I live on 15 Lawn Avenue.

B: Next to the Johnsons?

avenue

n. 林荫道，大街

A: I feel like you've been trying to avoid me.

B: That's not true at all.

avoid

vt. 避免，预防，避开

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.将降临到…身上

A: It is my pleasure to award you with this trophy 27 for academic excellence 28.

B: I'm honored to receive it.

award

vt. 1.授予，给予；2.判给，裁定

n. 奖，奖品，奖金

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. 意识到的，知道的

A: How was the movie?

B: It was absolutely awful.

awful

a. 1.极坏的，令人不快的，可怕的；2.（感到）难过的，不舒服的；3.非常的，极大的

A: I really feel awkward when I play tennis.

B: Maybe you should get lessons?

awkward

a. 1.尴尬的，棘手的；2.难操纵的，使用不便的；3.笨拙的，不灵巧的

A: Are you going to cut the tree down with a chainsaw?

B: No, just my trusty ax .

ax(e)

n. 斧子

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A: Did you get the job?

B: No, they didn't think I had the right background.

background

n.　１．出身背景，经历；２．背景资料；３．（画等的）背景，底子

A: Did you know that your shirt in on backwards 29?

B: Yes. I like to wear it this way.

backward

a.　１．向后的，反向的；２．落后的，进步慢的

ad. [-(s)]　１．向后，往回；２．朝反方向，倒

know…backward(s)　对．．．极其熟悉

A: What's your favorite food?

B: I love to eat bacon.

bacon

n.　咸肉

A: Why won't you drink the water?

B: I'm afraid of the bacteria that might be in it.

bacteria

n.　细菌

A: Why did you miss the plane?

B: My baggage was so heavy that I couldn't lift it out of the car!

baggage

n.　行李

A: Be careful not to lose your balance!

B: Don't worry about me.

balance

n.　１．平衡，均衡；２．天平，秤；３．结存，结欠

vt.　１．使平衡，使均衡；２．称；３．权衡，比较

in the balance　（生命等）在危急状态中，（命运等）未定

off balance　不平衡

A: I'm looking for apartment with a large balcony.

B: I think we've got just the one for you.

balcony

n.　１．阳台；２．（电影院等的）楼厅，楼座

A: Oops, I just popped the balloon.

B: That's OK, there are plenty more where that came from

balloon

n. 气球

A: Well, we've decided to ban smoking in the office.

B: That's fine by me.

ban

vt. 1.取缔，查禁; 2.(from)禁止

n. 禁止，禁令

A: Would you like to start a band?

B: Sure, I'd love to.

band

n. 1.管乐队; 2.群,伙; 3.带,箍; 4.条纹; 5.波段，频带

vt. 用带绑扎

A: Did you just hear that loud bang?

B: Yes, I wonder what it was.

bang

n. 1.巨响,爆炸声; 2.猛击,猛撞

vi. 1.猛击，猛撞; 2.发出砰的一声，砰砰作响

vt. 砰地敲(或推,扔); 2.猛击,猛撞

A: I hate to inform you, but the company is going bankrupt.

B: Does this mean I'll lose my job?

bankrupt

a. 1.破产的,彻底失败的; 2.彻底缺乏的

vt. 使破产,使枯竭

n. 破产者

A: I think we should hang a huge banner out in front of the school.

B: What a great idea.

banner

n. 1.横幅；2.旗帜.旗

A: Would you like to go to the bar tonight?

B: Sure. What time should we meet?

bar

n. 1.酒吧间,售酒(或食物等)的柜台;2.条，块; 3.(门窗等的)闩,栅栏

vt. 1.闩(门窗等),在…设栅栏; 2.阻止,阻拦; 3.阻塞，封锁(道路等)

behind bars 在狱中

A: The barber did a horrible job with my hair!

B: I don't think is looks that bad.

barber

n. 理发师

A: My bare feet are freezing.

B: Why don't you put some socks on?

bare

a. 1.赤裸的；2.光秃的，无遮盖的; 3.刚刚够的，勉强的

vt. 露出，暴露

A: I barely passed yesterday's test.

B: You're not the only one.

barely

ad. 仅仅，只不过，几乎不

A: That dog sure has a loud bark.

B: Yeah, I have to cover my ears every day when I walk by.

bark

vi. (狗等)吠,叫

n. 1.吠声，叫声; 2.树皮

A: Did you hear that the old barn burned down?

B: No! When did it happen?

barn

n. 谷仓,牲口棚

A: I'd like to buy a big barrel of oranges.

B: I'm sorry, but we don't sell them by the barrel.

barrel

n. 1.桶;2.筒,枪(或炮)管

vi. 快速移动

A: Why did you return early from abroad?

B: I found that the language barrier was just too much for me.

barrier

n. 1.栅栏，关卡，检票口; 2.障碍，隔阂; 3.屏障

A: There's nothing like a good game of baseball on a Saturday afternoon.

B: You've got that right.

baseball

n. 棒球

A: Basically, I just couldn't handle the workload 30, so I dropped the class.

B: That's too bad.

basically

ad. 基本上，从根本上说

A: On what basis are you making your claim?

B: I'm mainly basing my conclusions on the results of my research.

basis

n. 基础，根据，原则

A: Did you see that bat just flew by us?

B: Yeah. Its wings brushed right by my ear!

bat

n. 1.蝙蝠；2.球棒,球拍

A: The batteries on my CD player are dead.

B: Here, you can borrow some of mine.

battery

n. 1.电池(组),蓄电池(组);2.排炮，炮组; 3.一系列，一套

A: I wonder how many boats there are in the bay?

B: More than I can count, that's for sure.

bay

n. 1.(海或湖泊的)湾; 2.(大厅等建筑物内的)分隔间

keephold sth. at bay 使无法近身

A: If you break the laser beam, then the alarm will go off.

B: Don't worry, I'll be careful.

beam

n. 1.(光线等;的)束,柱; 2.梁,横梁; 3.笑容，喜色

vi. 面露喜色

vt. 定向发出(无线电信号等),播送

A: I hate eating beans.

B: You should learn to like them, because they are a good source of protein.

bean

n. 豆

A: I want to grow a beard, but my wife thinks it'll look ugly.

B: You need to do what's right for you.

beard

n. 胡须

A: You can just look at him and tell that he has the bearing of a champion.

B: Well, he is a champion, after all.