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A

A: NY 是什么缩写？

B: 纽约。

缩写

名词缩写，缩写

A: 您始终遵守法律。

B: 是的，我认为这对国家治理很重要

遵守

vt.容忍

信守

遵守，执行

A: 我认为我孩子的行为不正常。

B: 不，他只是精力充沛。

异常

一个。不正常，不正常

A: 我认为他们应该废除这所学校的所有规则。

B: 但那样就会出现混乱。

取消

vt.废除，废止（法律、制度、习俗等）

A: 在你们国家可以堕胎吗？

B: 是的，您同意吗？

流产

名词流产、堕胎

A: 亨利充满活力。

B: 我知道我永远追不上他。

盛产

六. 1.大量存在

2. (in, with) 充满，丰富

A: 您每天早上看报纸吗？

B: 是的，我至少尝试了解时事。

并列

广告。平行的，并排的

跟上

跟上并获取最新更新

A: 我听说你差点出事了。

B: 是的，千钧一发——但车子及时停了下来。

突然的

一个。 1. 突然的，出乎意料的

2.（行为、言语等）突然、鲁莽

A: 您为什么戒酒？

B: 我认为这对我的健康更好。

弃权

六. 1. 弃权

2.（从）退出

A: 这是一个荒谬的笑话。

B: 也许吧，但还是很有趣。

荒诞

一个。荒唐可笑

A: 外面有很多苍蝇。

B: 我认为这是因为天气温暖。

丰富

名词充足、丰富、充足

充足充足丰富

A: 玛丽经常和乔在一起。

B: 是的，我差点把她误认为是附属品。

配饰

名词1.配件、零件、配件

2.【常复】（女式手袋等）装饰品

3. 同谋，同谋，包庇者

A: 他称赞自己完全康复了。

B: 你认为他真的是吗？

欢呼

vt.欢呼， 鼓掌

名词好评，欢迎

A: 您的酒店可容纳多少人？

B: 五十，一下子就到了。

容纳

vt. 1. 容纳

2. 提供住宿（或住宿）.

3. 适应，适应

A: 您认为汉德先生是单独犯罪吗？

B: 不，他有同伙。

同案犯

名词同谋，从犯

A: 你为什么上班迟到？

B: 我不用告诉你，我只对我的老板负责。

负责的

一个。负责任的

A: 那是一场王牌网球比赛。

B: 是的，太棒了。

高手

名词1.（在纸牌等中）A，“A”牌

2.（在网球和其他比赛中）发球得分

3.（某一领域的）领导者

一个。一流的，杰出的

A: 你弹原声吉他吗？

B: 通常我玩电子琴。

声学的

一个。 1. 听觉、声音

2.（乐器）声学

A: 您熟悉这些材料了吗？

B: 不行，我还要看书。

认识

vt. (with) 知道、了解、熟悉

A: 案件已经结束了吗？

B: 是的，由于证据不足，嫌疑人被无罪释放。

开释

vt. 1. 宣告……无罪

2.（自己）让（自己）做某事

A: 如果您按下红色按钮，您将激活炸弹。

B:那我一定不按它。

激活

vt.使活跃，使生效

A: 你长大后想做什么？

B: 女权活动家，致力于女性权利

活动家

名词（政治活动）积极分子，积极分子

A: 你喝茶吗？

B: 是的，但我对咖啡上瘾了。

瘾君子

名词1. 成瘾者； 2. 一个痴迷的人

vt.变得上瘾、着迷

A: 我看电视太多了。

B: 我也是，上瘾了

令人上瘾的

一个。令人着迷、令人上瘾

A: 你会穿那些旧鞋去参加婚礼吗？

B: 是的，我讨厌拘泥于形式。

坚持

六. (to) 1. 坚持，粘附； 2. 遵守，坚持； 3、关注、支持

A: 您的海报从墙上掉下来了。

B: 我的粘合剂用完了，忘记再买一些。

粘合剂

名词粘合剂

一个。胶粘剂、粘性

A: 你住在哪里？

B: 毗邻医院，靠近学校。

邻近的

一个。 （至）邻近，邻近

A: 我总是看到玛丽和比尔在一起。

B: 我也是，就好像它们在臀部相连一样。

毗

vt.靠近，毗邻

A: 路边的药店关门了。

B: 是的，它失去了管理非处方药的许可证。

管理

vt. 1. 负责、管理……的事务； 2.执行，实施； 3. 给予、分发、管理（药物）

A: 我正在读一本关于1900 年航行的书。

B: 就是那个提督被扔下海的吗？

上将

名词海军上将、舰队司令

A: 他看上去太年轻了，不像上大学的样子。

B: 我以为他只是个青少年

青少年

名词青少年

一个。青少年时期，少年时期

A: 我只是喜欢U2 乐队。

B: 它们很好，但我更喜欢小红莓。

崇拜

vt. 1.崇拜、致敬、热爱； 2.非常喜欢

A: 婚礼愉快吗？

B: 很漂亮，新娘的头发上装饰着玫瑰。

装饰

vt.装饰，色彩缤纷

A: 我等不及降临节结束了。

B: 同样，我可以打开我所有的圣诞礼物。

来临

名词出现、到达

A: 彼得和玛丽总是吵架。

B: 我不知道他们是敌对关系。

对手

名词对手，对手

A: 昨晚你看到打雷和闪电了吗？

B: 没有，但是最近天气异常恶劣。

不利的

一个。不利的，有害的

A: 顺便说一句，我昨晚把无线电天线弄坏了。

B: 我想知道为什么接收效果这么差。

天线

一个。 1.飞机，航空，由飞机执行； 2. 鸟瞰图，头顶

名词天线

A: 您喜欢莫奈的作品吗？

B: 不，我更喜欢德加，他更符合我的审美观。

审美的

看审美

A: 我明年要去法国交换学习。

B: 哦，对了，你们的大学隶属于巴黎的一所大学。

附属机构

vt.隶属于（或附属于）

名词附属机构、分支机构

A: 西蒙确认自己身体状况良好。

B: 很好，所以他明天就可以上班了。

确认

vt.1.断言，坚持主张； 2.确认，确认

A: 我永远不会伤害其他生物。

B: 这是否意味着您也是素食者？

痛苦

vt.使痛苦、折磨

A: 您住在城市非常富裕的地区。

B: 我很幸运，但我不耐烦。

富裕的

一个。有钱有钱

A: 我喜欢在雷暴雨中。

B: 我必须说我更喜欢后果。

后果

名词后果，余波

A: 我的小妹妹加重了我的日常！

B: 但是你不高兴你有一个妹妹吗？

加剧

vt. 1. 加重； 2. 激怒、惹恼

A: 生命是过去所有经验的总和。

B: 确实如此，所以我最好尝试获得尽可能多的经验。

总计的

名词总计，合计

一个。总计，总计

vt. 1. 相加，相加； 2. 聚集，积累

总计， 作为一个整体

A: 别再激动你兄弟了！

B: 他是这一切的始作俑者。

激荡

六. （赞成、反对）煽动、煽动

vt. 1、搅拌、摇匀； 2. 使人焦虑

A: 尝试冷静下来。伤口并不严重。

B: 但我很痛苦

痛苦

名词（极度）疼痛、创伤

A: 你喜欢你的新邻居吗？

B: 是的，我觉得他们非常满意

令人愉快的

一个。 1. 愉快、舒适； 2.（高兴）同意，愿意

A: 我的祖母独自一人居住。

B: 哦，我的现在有一个辅助工具可以在家里帮助她。

援助

名词助理、副官

A: 你今天脸色不太好。

B: 不幸的是，我在冬天总是收到某种邮件。

病痛

名词病痛，疾病

A: 这个房间太暖和了。

B: 然后打开空调。

空调

名词空调设备、空调系统

A: 上周日，我在教堂的过道上行走时绊倒了。

B: 那是因为你从来不系鞋带。

走道

名词过道、通道

A: 你假期拍了很多照片吗？

B: 是的，两张专辑都满了。

专辑

名词粘贴相册、集邮册、相册

A: 我不太喜欢酒精饮料。

B: 嗯，我通常也喝可乐。

酗酒的

一个。 1.酒精类的，含有酒精的； 2、酒精引起

名词酗酒的

A: 我很想去南美旅游。

B: 我也会，但目前这对我来说几乎是陌生的。

外星人

一个。 1.外国的，外国的； 2. 奇怪的； 3.性质不同，不相容

名词1.外国人，外国人； 2. 外星人

A: 我们班新来的女生似乎和我们疏远了。

B: 我会邀请她一起吃午餐，也许会有帮助。

离间

vt. 1. 疏远，使不友好，疏远； 2. 转让、转让（财产等）

A: 他声称自己在夜间被盗。

B: 我不相信他，他总是说谎。

声称

vt.断言，声明，断言

A: 这是一些可以缓解疼痛的药膏。

B: 谢谢，我马上就用。

减轻

vt.缓解，减轻，缓解

A: 您的钱包在哪里丢失的？

B: 在我家旁边的巷子里。

胡同

名词胡同，胡同

A: 我只分配了两套固定装置来存放我在多尔的所有物品。

B: 如果您需要的话，我相信您可以要求更多的空间。

分配

vt.分配，分配

A: 您的戒指是纯银的吗？

B: 不，我认为它只是一种合金。

合金

合金

vt.铸造成合金

A: 琼斯先生经常承认他的财富。

B: 是的，但实际上我不认为他比德万夫人有钱。

暗示

六. (to) 暗示、提及

A: 您为什么来北京？

B: 我被城市明亮的灯光所吸引。

引诱

名词魅力，魅力

vt.诱惑、诱惑、吸引力

A: 昨晚我听到外面有很大的噪音。

B: 抱歉，那是我的狗追邻居的猫。

全能的

a.1.万能的，无所不能的； 2.很大，很强

A: 您多久可以工作一次？

B: 恐怕只有隔天。

备用

a.1.交替，轮流；选择； 2.间隔

v.（使）轮流，（使）交替

A: 我在本科期间积累了大量的讲义。

B: 我希望你也把它们记在脑子里！

积聚

vt.积累，积累

A: 你喜欢小说的结局吗？

B: 不，这对我来说太模糊了。

模糊的

一个。造成歧义、歧义、歧义

A: 你工作很努力。

B: 也许吧，但我雄心勃勃，想在我的职业生涯中取得好成绩。

雄心勃勃的

a.1.有野心，有抱负； 2. 雄心勃勃

A: 你的文章很好。但我认为你需要修改一下结论。

B: 哦，我认为结局是最好的部分。

修正

vt.修改、修订、改进

n.[pl.] 道歉，赔偿

A: 你父母相处好吗？

B: 是的，他们至少有友好的关系。

可亲

一个。和蔼可亲、友善

A: 我县军队经费不足。

B: 我觉得虽然买不起更多的弹药也是好事。

弹药

名词弹药，武器

A: 车后部空间够用吗？

B: 是的，充足。

充足

a.1.充足的； 2.宽敞、面积大

A: 我听不到讲师的讲话。

B: 他需要进一步放大他的声音。

放大

vt.1.放大（声音等），增强； 2. 扩展、阐述、进一步阐述

A: 我的老师用橡子和橡树的比喻来解释学校的潜力。

B: 那么他一定认为你们都有很大的潜力。

类比

名词比较、类比、类比

类推

类推

A: 那家伙疯了。

B: 也许他需要去看分析师。

分析师

n.1.分析员、化验员； 2. 精神分析学家

A: 你有很强的分析能力。

B: 我想这就是我喜欢数学的原因。

分析性的

参见分析

A: 您读过《金融时报》吗？

B: 不，这对我来说太分析性了。

分析性的

一个。分析的，分析的

A: 我两岁的儿子非常具有破坏性。

B: 也许他长大后想成为一名政治无政府主义者！

无政府主义者

名词无政府主义者

A: 我想有一天研究一下我的祖先。

B: 你知道你姓氏的由来吗？

祖先

名词祖先、血统

A: 我喜欢菲利普的故事。

B: Yes, particularly his anecdotes.

anecdote

n. 轶事，趣闻

A: Do you like Micheangelo’s paintings?

B: Very much, particularly his depictions of angels.

angel

n.1.天使；2.可爱的人

A: My classmate had to go to hospital just before the exams.

B: Probably too much anguish and stress.

anguish

n. （精神或肉体的）极度痛苦

A: Did you know that Germany annexed part of Czechoslovakia during the war?

B: Yeah, I read about it in my history book.

annex

vt. 兼并，吞并

n. 附属建筑物

A: Do you know who wrote this poem?

B: No, it is anonymous, the poet did not disclose his name.

anonymous

a. 1.无名的，不具名的； 2.匿名的 ；3.无特色的，无个特征的

A: The film was about an antagonism between two countries.

B: Sounds too violent for my liking.

antagonism

n.对抗，敌对，对立

A: Is that insect dangerous?

B: Only if you touch it’s antenna.

antenna

n.1.触角，触须 ；2.天线

A: My grandfather went missing in South America while conducting a research project.

B: Was he an anthropologist or a scientist?

anthropologist

n.人类学家，人类学者

A: Do you know the antonym of “fast”?

B: Yes, “slow”. It was the opposite meaning of “fast”.

antonym

n.反义词

A: Would you like to come to the zoo with me ?

B: So long as we can visit the ape compound.

ape

n.猿

vt.模仿

A: I was appalled by the state of the living conditions of the poorer people in the region.

B: Yes, but the government is doing their best to help the situation.

appall

vt.使惊骇，使大吃一惊

A: Can you help me with my science experiment?

B: So long as you have the necessary apparatus and it is not dangerous.

apparatus

n.1.器械，器具，仪器 ；2.机构，组织

A: Did you enjoy the meal?

B: Yes, thanks. And it certainly appeased my hunger.

appease

vt.平息，抚慰姑息

A: I can’t find the information that you quoted.

B: Look in Appendix Four, page 231.

appendix

n.1.阑尾 ；2.附录

A: I think the performance was fantastic.

B: The audience seemed to agreed, they applauded for five minutes.

applaud

vi.鼓掌，喝彩

vt.1.向…鼓掌，向…喝彩 ；2.称赞，赞许

A: A journalist for the national paper wrote a warm appraisal for the new play.

B: I must book a ticket soon then, before they are all sold out.

appraisal

n.估计，估量，评价

A: Did they apprehend the criminal yet?

B: No, I think that the police are still looking for him.

apprehend

vt.逮捕，拘押，领会，理解

A: What is your current occupation?

B: I am an apprentice electrician but I will be qualified in two months.

apprentice

n.学徒，徒弟

A: Your shirt is filthy.

B: Oops, I was cooking but did not have an apron.

apron

n.1.围裙　；2.台口(舞台幕前的突出部分) ；3.停机坪

A: Your comment about inefficient train service was most apt. I have been waiting in this platform for half an hour.

B: Oh, not quite. Here comes the train now.

apt

a.1.易于，有(做某事的)倾向 ；2.恰当的，适宜的 ；3.聪明的，反应敏捷的

A: Did you get into the university course that you applied for?

B: Well, I have to pass an aptitude test first, and then if I am successful I will be admitted.

aptitude

n.(学习方面的)才能，资质，天资

A: That is a beautiful bridge.

B: Yes, it’s in the shape of an arc.

arc

n.1. 弧形(物) ；2.弧 ；3.电弧，弧光

A: The new town hall is now completed.

B: Yes, I saw it , and the front arches look really beautiful.

arch

n.拱，拱门，拱形(结构)

v.(使)成拱形

a.调皮的，淘气的

A: I am very interested in buried ruins and treasures.

B: You should study archaeology.

archaeology

n.考古学

A: It is my ardent wish to travel around the world.

B: You better start saving your money now.

ardent

a.热心的，热情的，热烈的

A: The concert will take place in the main arena .

B: Wow, it will be huge. I know it can hold 30,000 people.

arena

n.1.表演场地，竞技场 ；2.活动场所

A: Mr. Smith was an aristocrat and owned a large piece of land in the south of the country.

B: Does that mean that he was also very wealthy?

aristocrat

n.贵族

A: I dreamt last night that a knight in shining armor rescued me from a burning tower.

B: Let me guess the ending, you woke up before you had a chance to fall in love!

armor

n.盔甲，装甲，保护物

A: The new shopping centre has a vast array of interesting products.

B: Yes, but they are far too expensive.

array

n.1.展示，陈列，一系列 ；2.排列，队形 ；3.衣服，盛装 ；4.数组，阵列

vt.1.排列，配置(兵力) ；2.打扮，装饰

A: Why did you break up with your first boyfriend?

B: He was too arrogant and never listen to me.

arrogant

a.傲慢的，自大的

A: I heard that Ted was arrested for arson .

B: Yeah, he set the local school on fire.

arson

n.纵火(罪)

A: Don’t eat so many fatty foods, they will block your arteries .

B: But they are the foods that I like the best.

artery

n.1.动脉 ；2.干线，要道

A: I find Paul difficult to understand.

B: That is because he does not articulate his words very clearly.

articulate

a.1.善于表达的，发音清晰的 ；2.表达得清楚有力的

vt.1.明确有力地表达；2.清晰地吐(字)，清晰地发(音)

A: The army has amassed a huge amount of artillery .

B: Let’s hope they don’t have to use it.

artillery

n.1.火炮，大炮 ；2.炮兵(部队)

A: Do you think that we ascend into heaven when we die?

B: I am not sure. I am still undecided.

ascend

vi.渐渐上升，升高

vt.攀登，登上

A: I couldn’t ascertain whether he was joking or serious.

B: Don’t worry, he has a strange sense of humor.

ascertain

vt.查明，弄清，确定

A: Your father ascribed beauty and intelligence to you.

B: Thanks for the compliment.

ascribe

vt.1.(to)把…归因于；2.把…归属于

A: The man’s body came ashore five days after he went missing from the ship.

B: Oh, how terrible, that must have been the one that was found on the beach yesterday.

ashore

ad.在岸上，上岸

A: It is my aspiration to become a doctor.

B: Well, if you stick to your goals I am sure you can do it.

aspiration

n.强烈的愿望，志向，抱负

A: I do not think I have achieved enough yet.

B: Well, if you always aspire to do your best then you will not be unhappy.

aspire

vi.渴望，追求，有志于

A: Is that a donkey or an ass ?

B: Neither, it is a small horse.

ass

n.1.笨蛋，傻瓜 ;2.驴

A: Did you hear that there was an attempted assassination on the president?

B: Yes, but it was not true, somebody was spreading rumours.

assassination

n.刺杀，暗杀

A: We were warned about the risk of assault in the city.

B: Good, it is always better to be aware of the dangers.

assault

vt.(武力或口头上的)攻击，袭击

A: He asserted his points strongly during the debate.

B: Why didn’t he win it then?

assert

vt.1.肯定地说，断言 2.维护，坚持

A: I think that guy is too rude.

B: Really, I think he is just trying to assert himself .

assert oneself

坚持自己的权利，显示自己的权威

A: I think that the new student has assimilated well into his new environment.

B: Perhaps, but he does not seem to have many friends.

assimilate

vt. 1.吸收，消化；2.使同化

vi. 1.被吸收，被消化；2.被同化

A: I gave Linda an assorted box of sweets for her birthday.

B: Did you not know that chocolates were her favourite?

assorted

a. 1.各种各样的，混杂的，什锦的

A: I received assurances that I would get help.

B: And did they come through?

assurance

n. 1.把握，信心；2.保证，表示保证（或鼓励、安慰）的话；3.（人寿）保险

A: I am not able to run fast because I suffer from asthma .

B: Don’t worry, I can’t run fast either because I am unfit!

asthma

n. 气喘，哮喘

A: It is my dream to be an astronaut one day.

B: I too would love to see the earth from space.

astronaut

n. 宇航员

A: I am going to visit the new astronomy research centre in town tonight, would you like to join me?

B: I’d love too, is there a good telescope to view the stars with?

astronomy

n. 天文学

A: They are closing down the local asylum .

B: It is about time, the care facilities there were terrible.

asylum

n. 1.庇护，政治避难；2.精神病院

A: Do you have an atlas ? I want to check where and in which ocean the Tongan Islands are.

B: No, I don’t have one, but I think that they are in the Pacific.

atlas

n. 地图集

A: Is attendance at the lecture absolutely necessary?

B: Well, if you want to get credit for this course it is.

attendance

n. 1.出席人数；2.出席，参加，出席次数；3.护理，照料

A: I lost my wallet at the cinema yesterday.

B: Did you ask the attendant on duty if it was found?

attendant

n. 服务人员，侍者，随从

a. 伴随的，随之而产生的

A: The box of old photos that you are looking for is in the attic .

B: On the right or left hand side?

attic

n. 阁楼

A: The auction will be held at 3pm on Saturday.

B: Good, I’d like to set a starting price of one hundred dollars for my table.

auction

n./vt. 拍卖

A: Even though I’m not registered in this department, will it be alright if I audit your classes?

B: It is fine with me, but it is best to check with the department first.

audit

vt. 审计，检查（帐目）

A: Are all the accounts from your business in order?

B: No, the auditor still needs to check them.

auditor

n. 审计员，稽核员

A: Where will the classical concert be held?

B: In the main auditorium

auditorium

n. 1.观众席，听众席；2.礼堂，会堂

A: He is suffering from an auditory infection.

B: I hope he recovers soon.

auditory

a. 听觉的，听觉器官的

A: My salary will be augmented with the aid of extra hours.

B: Great, but don’t work too hard.

augment

vt. 扩大，增加，提高

A: I attended a memorial service last night.

B: It must have a very austere occasion.

austere

a. 1.朴素的，无装饰的；2.严峻的，一丝不苟的；3.十分简朴的，苦行的

A: Are you jeans authentic ?

B: No, they are just cheap copies of the original brand.

authentic

a. 1.真的，真正的；2.可靠的，可信的

A: John has such an authoritative voice. It is frightening.

B: I find him scary at times also.

authoritative

a. 1.权威性的，可信的；2.专断的，命令式的

A: Stop! You are not authorized to enter this section of the building.

B: Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that I needed special permission.

authorize

vt. 授权，批准

A: What are you reading?

B: Nelson Mandela’s autobiography , I highly recommend it.

autobiography

n. 自传

A: Is that dog over there real?

B: No, I think that it is just an automation

automation

n. 自动化（技术），自动操作

A: I am moving to an autonomous region of the country.

B: Gosh, that will be an interesting experience.

autonomous

a. 1.自治的；2.独立自主的

A: You are very independent.

B: My autonomy is protected by the law.

autonomy

n. 1.自治，自治权；2.人身自由，自主权

A: Where you able to get through to the ticket office when you telephoned?

B: I tried several times, but to no avail.

avail

n. [一般用于否定句或疑问句中] 效用，利益，帮助

A: What was the film about?

B: A guy trying to avenge the killing of his brother. It was quite violent.

avenge

vt. 1.为…复仇，报…之仇；2.(on)向…报仇

A: Let’s turn left down the next road.

B: Good idea, that way we can avert the traffic jam.

avert

vt. 1.防止，避免；2.转移（目光、注意力等）

A: I heard that the national aviation company owes a lot of money to the government.

B: Well, it must be because of the price of new planes.

aviation

n. 1.航空，航空学；2.飞机制造业

A: I was filled with awe when I watched the sun rise this morning.

B: It is a shame that I missed it, I was still in bed.

awe

n. 敬畏，惊惧

vt. 使敬畏，使惊惧

be / stand in awe of 敬畏

A: At what speed does the earth spin on its axis ?

B: I am not quite sure, you should check in your textbook.

axis

n. 1.轴，轴线，中心线；2.坐标轴，基准线

B

A: My brother got married last year.

B: That surprises me, I thought that he would remain a bachelor for the rest of his life.

bachelor

n. 1.单身男士，单身汉; 2.学士,学士学位

A: That is a nice badge that you are wearing.

B: Thanks, I bought it at the market this morning.

badge

n. 1.徽章，证章； 2.标记，标志; 3.象征

A: Would you like have a game of badminton with me this evening?

B: Sorry, but I only play football.

badminton

n. 羽毛球运动

A: Did you enjoy the film?

B: Yeah, but I was baffled by the plot.

baffle

vt. 使困惑，难住

A: Was the criminal released from jail?

B: Yes, but only on bail.

bail

n. 1.保释金； 2.准许保释

vt. 1.(out) 保释，帮助脱离困境; 2.用桶(从船里)舀水

A: I caught four fish, big ones.

B: You must have been using good bait.

bait

n. 1.(钓鱼等用的)饵,诱饵; 诱惑物，引诱物

vt.1.装饵于,故意激怒

A: that man looks very young to be going bald.

B: Yeah, he looks no more than twenty five.

bald

a. 1.秃头的，秃的; 2.(织物,轮胎等)磨光的; 3.明显的，不加掩饰的

A: Have you ever been to the ballet?

B: Yes, but I always prefer the theatre.

ballet

n. 1.芭蕾舞，芭蕾舞剧; 2.芭蕾舞用

A: The voting for the president was done by the secret ballot.

B: It must have been very fair then.

ballot

n. 1.投票表决(或选举); 2.选票; 3.投票总数

v. (使)投票表决

A: This meal is delicious, is there a secret ingredient?

B: Not really, except I used lots of bamboo shoots.

bamboo

n. 竹,竹子

A: Help! I am bleeding.

B: Here, use my scarf as a bandage.

A: I was not able to bandage your wound properly.

B: It is alright, so long as the bleeding has stopped.

bandage

n. 绷带

vt. 用绷带绑扎

A: This film is stupid.

B: Really, you usually one the ones about bandits and cowboys.

bandit

n. 强盗，土匪，歹徒

A: I can’t banish my girlfriend from my dreams.

B: It must be love then.

banish

vt. 1.放逐，驱逐;2.消除，排除

A: My university is putting on an huge banquet for my graduation.

B: Sounds wonderful, can I come?

banquet

n. 宴会，盛宴

A: The weather is wonderful, let’s have a barbecue.

B: You go ahead, I have already had my dinner.

barbecue

n. 1.金属烧烤; 2.烧烤野餐

vt. 在烤架上烧烤

A: That is a very long boat in the canal.

B: It is one of the largest barges in the country.

barge

n. 驳船

vi. (卤莽而笨拙地)猛撞,冲，闯

barge in 闯入,干预

A: This tea tastes strange.

B: That is because it is made out of barley.

barley

n. 大麦

A: The barometer indicates that it is going to be raining tomorrow.

B: Oh, I never trust that old thing.

barometer

n. 气压计,晴雨表

A: The barracks were burned down during the fighting.

B: Was anyone injured?

barrack

v. 起哄，喝倒彩

n. [pl.] 兵营，营房

A: These fields are so barren I am amazed that even grass can grow on them.

B: It can just about, but it has difficulty.

barren

a. 1.(土地等)贫瘠的，荒芜的; 2.不结果实的，不(生)育的; 3.无益的，没有结果的

A: My little brother has barricaded himself into his bedroom and refused to come out.

B: Don’t worry, when he gets hungry he will come out.

A: The old town walls were initially built as barricades to keep the enemy out.

B: It is a shame that they have been so badly damaged!

barricade

n. 路障，栅栏，障碍

vt. 设路障于,挡住

A: Do you have a basement in your house?

B: Yes, but we only use it for storage.

basement

n. 地下室

A: This music is terrible.

B: I think that it is just because the bass is too loud.

bass

n. 1.男低音,低声部,低音乐器; 2.鲈鱼

A: I once read a book about an unwanted bastard child that was left to grow up alone in a forest.

B: I think that I may have read that one also.

bastard

n. 1.坏蛋，混蛋; 2.私生子

A: There is a wonderful smell coming from the kitchen.

B: I am glad that you like it, I have just made a batch of biscuits.

batch

n. 1.一批,一组,一群; 2.一批生产量

A: The woman was horribly battered by her husband.

B: How awful, I hope that she left him

A: Do you like pancakes?

B: No, and nothing else that is made out of batter.

batter

v. 连续猛击

n. (用鸡蛋,牛奶等调制的)面糊

A: Where did you buy your necklace?

B: Oh, I just bought the beads and made it myself.

bead

n. 1.小珠子; 2.(水,血,汗的)小滴

A: I beckoned him to come, but he refused to move.

B: Perhaps you were not polite enough.

beckon

v. 示意,召唤

A: Watch out, there is a beetle crawling under your leg.

B: Ah, I hate insects.

beetle

n. 甲虫

A: You should have telephoned me beforehand when you knew you were going to be late.

B: I am sorry, but my mobile phone is broken.

beforehand

ad. 预先，事先

A: There is no need to bellow orders at me.

B: Sorry, but I did not think that you would hear me unless I shouted.

A: The fire is going out. What should I do?

B: Use the bellows to blow air onto it.

bellow

vi. 1.咆哮，怒吼; 2.(公牛般地)吼叫

vt. 大声发出,大声喝道

n. 1.喊声，咆哮; 2.[~ s]风箱

A: I have a pain in my belly.

B: Well, you should have bad breakfast.

belly

n. 肚子,腹部

A: Thank you for the beautiful present, you are far too benevolent.

B: You are most welcome. Kindness is not a complaint.

benevolent

a. 仁慈的，善意的,慈善的

A: The test results have come back and the lump was benign.

B: Thanks, Doctor. I was so worried.

benign

a. 1.善良的，慈祥的； 2.(肿瘤等)良性的,无危险的

A: I read in the newspaper that the city was besieged by unexpected attack.

B: Oh, I never trust the newspapers.

besiege

vt. 1.围攻，围困; 2.围住，拥在…周围

A: I bestow this gift upon you as a sign of my gratitude and thanks.

B: You are too generous.

bestow

vt. 赠与,授予

A: Why are you looking so upset?

B: My girlfriend has just betrayed me.

betray

vt.1.背叛，出卖; 2.失信于,辜负; 3.泄露(秘密等); 4.(非故意地)暴露，显露

A: Would you like a hot beverage, Richard?

B: No thanks, Peter. I just had a coffee.

beverage

n. 饮料

A: I was bitten on the leg as I walked through the gate.

B: Did you not read the sign, “Beware of the Dog” ?

beware

v. 谨防，当心

A: Every time I look at the night sky I am bewildered by the stars.

B: Me too, they are fascinating.

bewilder

vt. 使迷惑，使难住

A: It is difficult to write this article without being biased.

B: Well, make sure you look at the issue from both sides before you start.

bias

n. 偏见，偏心，偏袒

vt. 使有偏见

A: Now students, make sure you include a complete bibliography at the end of your work.

B: But that takes so much time.

bibliography

n. 1.参考书目; 2.(有关某一专题的)书目

A: Did you hear about the new bilateral agreement between Russia and France?

B: No, not yet, I have not listened to the news today.

bilateral

a. 双边的，双方的

A: Did anyone call the fire brigade when the fire was detected?

B: yes, but when they arrived it was too late, the smoke was already billowing out of the windows.

billow

n. 巨浪,如波涛滚滚向前之物(如浓烟,浓雾等)

vi. 翻腾，汹涌

A: Please don’t throw your rubbish on the ground, there is a bin beside the door.

B: Oh, sorry, I did not see it.

bin

n. 1.垃圾箱; 2.大贮藏箱

A: Oh, I wish I had brought my binoculars to the concert.

B: Yeah, the performers look so small from the back row.

binoculars

n. 双筒望远镜

A: You have had such an interesting life, I would love to read your biography some day.

B: Oh, really. I hadn’t planned on writing one.

biography

n. 传记

A: Last night was bizarre, it snowed when it should have been dry.

B: Well, it is difficult to predict the weather.

bizarre

a. 奇形怪状的，怪诞的

A: Why did you steal the money?

B: I was blackmailed into it.

blackmail

vt./n. 敲诈，勒索，要挟

A: My grandfather used to work with horses.

B: Was he a blacksmith?

blacksmith

n. 铁匠, 锻工

A: Is there a toilet in this building? My bladder is about to burst.

B: Just down the hallway, on the right.

bladder

n 1.膀胱; 2.囊状物.

A: The food that I cook is usually very bland.

B: No, I think it is quite spicy actually.

bland

a. 1.温和的, 无动于衷的; 2.(食物)清淡的，枯燥乏味的

A: The concert was incredible, the lead singer nearly blazed the house down with his energy.

B: Gosh, it sounds almost dangerous.

blaze

vi. 1.熊熊燃烧，着火; 2.发(强)光，放光彩; 3.迸发，爆发

n. 1.火焰,烈火; 2.光辉，强烈(或眩目)的光; 3.迸发,爆发; 4.灿烂，炫耀

blaze a trail 开拓道路，作先导

A: Have you cleaned the bath yet?

B: No, sorry. I ran out of bleach.

bleach

n. 漂白剂

v. (使)变白,漂白

A: Winter is my favourite season.

B: Oh, winters are too bleak for me, I prefer autumn.

bleak

a. 1.没有希望的，凄凉的; 2.荒凉的; 3.寒冷刺骨的

A: My grandmother used to bless herself every time she passes a church.

B: She must have been very religious.

bless

vt. 1.(with) 使有幸得到，使具有; 2.为…祈神赐福(或保佑)

A: Did you have a good crop of potatoes this year?

B: Unfortunately not, they were hit by blight.

blight

n. 1.(植物等)枯萎病; 2.造成破坏(或损坏)的因素

vt. 破坏，摧残

A: I blinked and missed the town. It was so small.

B: Drive more slowly then!

A: With each blink I get older.

B: Well, I am sorry, but I can not do anything to stop time passing.

blink

vi. 1.眨眼睛； 2.闪亮,闪烁

n. 眨眼睛，一瞬间

on the blink (机器等)坏了，出故障

A: Did anybody witness the accident?

B: Yes, a blonde was walking down the street.

blonde

a. 金发的

n. 金发女子

A: Zoe blossomed into a world class pianist.

B: She must have practiced very hard.

blossom

n. (尤指果树的)花

vi. 1.(植物)开花; 2.(out, into)发展，长成

in (full) blossom 正开着花

A: I think this artist is very talented.

B: I don’t . I think he just blots the paper with colour.

blot

vt. 1.(用墨水等)弄脏; 2.(用吸墨纸)吸干

n. 污点，污渍

blot out 1.把…弄模糊，遮蔽; 2.完全清除(思想，记忆)

A: We shall see the blueprints to start working on the building in September.

B: OK, I shall get to work straight away.

blueprint

n. 蓝图，行动计划

A: Did James tell you what happened yesterday?

B: Yes, but I am not sure if it was a lie of a bluff.

bluff

v. 虚张声势,吓唬

n. 1.虚张声势；2.悬崖，峭壁

a. 直率的，坦率的，粗率的

call sb. bluff 要求某人摊牌，向某人挑战

A: Oops, I’ve made a blunder.

B: Don’t worry, we can fix it.

blunder

n. (因无知,粗心等造成的)错误

vi. 1.跌跌撞撞地走，慌乱地走; 2.犯错误

A: Do you not know how to cut bread?

B: Of course I do, but this knife is blunt.

blunt

a. 1.钝的; 2.率直的，直言不讳的

vt. 1.使迟钝，使减弱; 2.使钝

A: Do you remember your first birthday?

B: No, it is all a blur.

A: He blurred the corners of the picture to make it look old.

B: He did a good job of it.

blur

n. 模糊，模糊的东西

v. (使)变模糊

A: Brian blurted out the answer before I even had a chance to think about it.

B: Yes, he is very smart.

blurt

vt. (out) 脱口而出

A: You are very beautiful.

B: Stop, you are making me blush.

blush

vi./n. 脸红

A: Are there any bogs in your country?

B: Yes, plenty, particularly in the west, where it is very wet.

A: Would you like to come to the cinema with me tonight?

B: Can we go next week, I’m bogged down at work at the moment.

bog

n. 沼泽

v. (down) 1.(使)陷入困境; 2.(使)陷入泥沼

A: Family ties are the strongest form of bondage.

B: I don’t agree, I am not very close to my parents.

bondage

n. 1.奴役；2.束缚

A: You have worked so hard. We have decided to give you a bonus.

B: Gosh, thanks!

bonus

n. 1.奖金，红利; 2.额外给予的东西

A: What type of work does your company do?

B: This booklet contains all the details that you will need.

booklet

n. 小册子

A: The tickets will be on sale at the booth on the right.

B: Great, I’ll be there when it opens at 8.

booth

n. 1.(隔开的)小房间,公用电话亭, 岗亭; 2.售货棚,货摊

A: Is there a library in your town?

B: No, I have to travel to the next borough.

borough

n. 自治城镇，(大城市的)行政区

A: I like to hold my baby to my bosom.

B: It must be a very comfortable feeling.

bosom

n. 1.胸部，乳房； 2.胸怀，内心

A: There was so much food at dinner last night.

B: Yes, what a bounty!

bounty

n.1.(由政府提供的)奖金，赏金; 2.慷慨，大方

A: Those flower are beautiful, who gave you the bouquet?

B: My mother, they were a birthday gift.

bouquet

n. 1.花束; 2.(酒的)芳香

A: Where do you live?

B: On the north side of the town, where the bourgeois tend to live.

bourgeois

a. 1.追求物质享受的；2.中产阶级的；3.资产阶级的

n. 1.追求物质享受的人; 2.中产阶级分子； 3.资产阶级分子

A: You are not looking very well at the moment.

B: Yeah, I had a nasty bout of food poisoning last week.

bout

n. 1.(疾病等的)侵袭，发作; 2.一次,一阵，一回; 3.拳击(或摔交)比赛

A: Doctor, I have been having some bowel problems lately.

B: Well, sit down and I will see what I can do.

bowel

n. 1.肠; 2.[pl.]内部，深处

A: I enjoy bowling and usually play on Sunday afternoon.

B: I’d love to join you next week.

bowling

n. 保龄球运动

A: The students set up a boycott outside the school gates.

B: Why? What was the problem?

boycott

vt./n. (联合)抵制,拒绝参与

A: I broke my leg and had to wear a brace for two months.

B: That must have been very painful.

brace

vt. 1.使防备，使受锻炼; 2.支住，撑牢; 3.使绷紧

n. 支架,托架

A: That is a beautiful bracelet that you are wearing.

B: Thanks, it was my grandmother’s.

bracelet

n. 手镯，臂镯

A: Excuse me, sir, but should this sentence be put in brackets?

B: No, they are not necessary.

A: The bookshelves are falling down.

B: That is because you did not bracket them to the wall.

bracket

n. 1.括号; 2.(年龄，收入等的)等级段，档次; 3.壁架，托架

vt. 1.把…置于括号内; 2.把…归入同一类

A: Billy is always bragging about his success.

B: Ah, he is still young, be patient with him.

brag

v. 自夸，吹嘘

A: Would you like a brandy?

B: No, thanks. It is too early for a drink.

brandy

n. 白兰地酒

A: What happened to Peter? I see that he broke his arm.

B: Oh, he got into a brawl on the street last night.

brawl

n./vi. 争吵，打架

A: Why are you home from work? It is early.

B: I could not stand it anymore and was forced to breach my contract.

breach

n. 1.破坏，违反;2.(关系的)破裂，不和; 3. 缺口,裂口

vt. 1.攻破, 在…造成缺口; 2.破坏，违反

A: Sorry I am late, there was a breakdown on the road.

B: Not to worry, the class has not started yet.

breakdown

n. 1.垮台，破裂；2.(健康，精神等)衰竭，衰弱; 3.(机器等的)损坏，故障; 4分类

A: Finally, a breakthrough in my science experiment.

B: Great, all your hard work has finally paid off.

breakthrough

n. 突破，突破性进展，重要的新发现

A: Will you put the tea on to brew please?

B: Sure, in a few minutes.

A: After failing the exam he brewed for four days.

B: And is he feeling better now?

A: Is this a strong brew?

B: No, it is fairly weak.

brew

vt. 1.酿造（啤酒）; 2.冲泡(茶,咖啡等)

vi. 1.(茶,咖啡等)冲泡; 2.酝酿，行将发生

n. 冲泡(或酿造)的饮料

A: I was offered a bribe to give my students better marks in their exams.

B: I hope that you did not accept it.

B: Tell me, why did you break into the bank?

B: I was bribed into it.

bribe

vt. 向…行贿，买通

n. 贿赂，行贿物

A: Where are the letter you were meant to post?

B: Oh, they are in my briefcase, but I left it at the office.

briefcase

n. 公文包,公事包

A: What was your childhood dream?

B: To become a member of the fire brigade.

brigade

n. 1.旅(陆军编制单位); 2.队,组

A: The brim of your hat is covering your eyes.

B: That is because I don’t want anyone to notice me.

brim

n. 1.帽檐；2.(容器的)边,边缘

vi. 注满，充溢

brim over (with) 充满，洋溢

A: I was on the brink of leaving my job, but decided to stay.

B: What changed your mind?

brink

n. (悬崖，河流等的)边缘，边沿

on the brink of 濒临，处于…边缘

A: Slow down, stop walking so fast!

B: A brisk walk will be good for your health.

brisk

a. 1.轻快的，生气勃勃的; 2.兴隆的，繁忙活跃的; 3.寒冷而清新的

A: My paintbrush is too old to start the decorating.

B: I have one with better bristles if you want to borrow it.

bristle

n. 短而硬的毛发，刷子毛

vi. 1.被激怒，怒发冲冠; 2.毛发(因惊惧等)直立

bristle with 密集，充满，被布满

A: Don’t lean on the glass, it is very brittle.

B: Oops, sorry, it is too late.

brittle

a. 1.易碎的，易损坏的；2.脆弱的，靠不住的; 3.冷淡的，不友好的; 4.(声音)尖厉的

A: What place did you come in in the race?

B: Third. I won a bronze.

bronze

n. 1.青铜；2.青铜色，古铜色; 3.青铜(艺术)制品，铜牌

A: This is a very complicated question, professor.

B: Brood on it for a while and maybe you will find the solution.

A: Are the hens sitting with their brood?

B: No, they seem to have neglected them.

brood

vi. 1.(on, over, about)沉思，考虑; 2.孵蛋

n. 1.(雏鸡等)一窝; 2.(一个家庭)全体孩子

A: If you walk up the east side of the mountain you will find a small brook where you can fill your bottles with water.

B: Great, I’m really thirsty, but is the water safe to drink?

brook

n. 小溪

vt. [常用于否定句或疑问句]容忍，忍受

A: Where were you this afternoon?

B: In the bookshop, just browsing.

browse

vi. 1.随意翻阅，浏览; 2. (牛，羊等)吃草

A: That is a nasty bruise.

B: Yeah, I fell down the stairs last week and hit my head.

A: He bruised me with his nasty comments.

B: Don’t listen to him then.

bruise

n. 1.青肿,挫伤; 2.(水果等的)伤痕，擦痕

vt. 1.打青，使受淤伤; 2.挫伤，伤害(感情等)

A: That was a brutal crime.

B: Yeah, there seems to be nothing but bad news these days.

brutal

a. 1.野兽般的，残忍的; 2.无情的，冷酷的，难以忍受的

A: How much is the fare?

B: Just two bucks, it is only a short journey.

A: The horse bucked and kicked me in the face.

B: Ouch! Why were you standing behind him?

A: Buck up, it is not the end of the world.

B: Easier said then done.

buck

n. 1.(一)美元，(一)澳元; 2.雄鹿,雄兔

vi. (马等)猛然弓背跃起

buck up (使)振奋，(使)打起精神

A: I like your new shoes.

B: Thanks, but the buckles are too stiff at the moment.

A: What happed to your bicycle?

B: The wheel buckled when I hit a stone in the middle of the road.

buckle

v. 1.用搭扣扣紧； 2.(使)变形，弯曲

n. 搭扣，扣环

buckle down 倾全力,开始认真从事

A: I am looking forward to the spring when the flowers will come into bud.

B: Me too, it has been a long winter.

bud

n. 叶芽,花蕾

vi. 发芽，萌芽

A: Do you think that the Buddhist way of life is the best?

B: I am not quite sure yet, I still need to think about it.

Buddhist

n. 佛教徒

a. 佛教的

A: Have you ever seen a buffalo?

B: No, but I would like to.

buffalo

n. 水牛，(北美)野牛

A: He used his pillow as a buffer against the noise.

B: Why, did he have difficulty sleeping?

A: The mirror needs a polish.

B: But I don’t have anything to buffer it with.

buffer

n. 1.起缓冲作用的人(或物); 2.缓冲器,减震器

vt. 缓冲，减轻

A: Will there be any food at the party?

B: I heard that the hosts are providing a buffet.

buffet

n. 1.(火车站的)饮食柜台，(火车内的)餐车

vt. 反复敲打，连续猛击

A: There is a bug crawling over foot, watch out.

B: You could have warned me soon, I hate insects in any shape or form.

A: Go away, you are bugging me.

B: Please, I just have one more question.

bug

n. 1.虫子；2.小病,(机器等)故障,缺陷; 3.窃听器

vt.1.烦扰，纠缠；2.在…装窃听器

A: I have bulges in all the wrong places.

B: Stop worrying about your weight, I think you are beautiful.

A: Your bag is bulging, what have you got in it?

B: Far too much, it is too heavy.

bulge

n. 膨胀，肿胀

vi. 1.膨胀，凸出,鼓起;2.塞满，装满

A: Be careful, there is a bull in that field over there.

B: Oh, I am not afraid of him.

bull

n. 1.公牛，雄兽; 2.买进证券(或商品等)投机图利者, (对股市行情)看涨的人

A: Did you receive the bulletin I sent you?

B: No, but I did not check my post today.

bulletin

n. 1.(报纸,电台等)简明新闻，最新消息; 2.公告,布告，公报; 3.学报，期刊(尤指某机构的机关刊物)

A: Were you ever bullied in school?

B: Just once, but the teacher found out and put a quick stop to it.

bully

n. 恃强欺弱者

vt.威吓，欺负

A: I must buy Time this week, there will be a bumper issue.

B: It must be larger on account of the new year.

bumper

n.(汽车上的)保险杠,缓冲器

a.特大的，丰盛的

A: Why do you always wear your hair in a bun?

B: Because I think it is very elegant.

bun

n. 1.圆形的小面包或点心; 2.(女子的)圆发髻

A: As a child I always wanted to sleep on the top bunk.

B: Me too, but so did my brother so we always argued.

A: Hey, will you do a bunk today?

B: No, I am afraid that the teacher will find out.

bunk

n.1.(车，船等依壁而设的)铺位; 2.空话，废话

do a bunk 匆忙逃走

A: Typical bureaucracy, always too many forms to fill in.

B: Be patient, you can not change the whole system straight away.

bureaucracy

n. 1.官僚主义,官僚作风; 2.政府机构，官僚

A: A burglar broke into our house last night and stole the TV.

B: My goodness, did the police catch him?

burglar

n. 窃贼，破门盗窃者

A: John’s sudden death was tragic.

B: I know, I would like to go to the burial to show my respect to his family.

burial

n. 葬,掩埋，葬礼

A: Did you spot where the rabbit just went?

B: Yeah, into his burrow by the tree.

burrow

vt. 1.挖掘(洞穴); 2钻进

vi. 1.挖洞;2.翻寻

n. 地洞

A: He bust into the room and started shouting at me.

B: Well, you should have locked the door.

bust

vt. 打破，打碎

vi. 爆裂,坏掉

n. 1.胸像，半身像; 2.胸部,胸围

A: I hate going into the city at the weekend.

B: I agree, too much bustle and people.

bustle

vi. 闹哄哄地忙乱，奔忙

n. 1.忙乱，喧扰; 2.裙撑，衬垫

A: Could you please put your cigarette butt into the ashtray rather than on the floor?

B: Sorry, I did not realize it would bother you.

butt

n. 1.笑柄；2.烟蒂；3.枪托; 4.大酒桶,大水桶; 5.臀部

v. 用头撞或顶

butt in 插嘴，插手，干涉

A: There is a wonderful atmosphere at this party.

B: Yes, there is a great buzz.

A: What is that annoying noise?

B: My alarm clock buzzing. I forgot to switch it off.

buzz

vi. 1.发出嗡嗡声; 2.(around, about)忙乱，急行; 3.发出嘈杂的谈话声

n. 1.嗡嗡声; 2.嘈杂的谈话声

A: The local government wants to build a bypass to direct traffic away from our town.

B: That will be bad for business in the town. What do the locals think about it?

bypass

n. 1.(绕过市镇的)旁道,迂回道; 2.分流术,旁通管

vt. 1.绕过，绕…走; 2.越过，置…于不顾

H

A: I think we have an obligation to protect our natural habitat.

B: I agree. That is why I promote recycling.

habitat

n.　（动物的）栖息地，住处

A: How did he get your personal details?

B: He hacked into my computer and stole them.

hack

vt.　１．劈，砍；２．骑（马）缓行

vi.　１．劈，砍；２．开出租车；３．骑马缓行

n.　１．蹩脚文人，雇佣文人；２．出租车，出租车司机；３．劈，砍；４．骑用马，供出租的马

hack into 私自存取或篡改（他人电脑资料）

hack through　在．．．中开路

A: Is it snowing?

B: No, I think it is hail.

hail

n.　１．雹；２．一阵

vi.　下雹

vt.　１．招呼，高呼；２．热情赞扬，为．．．喝彩

hail from　来自，出生于

A: Would you like to have a hamburger?

B: No thanks. I’m a vegetarian.

hamburger

n.　１．汉堡包；２．牛肉糜

A: I won a hamper in the raffle.

B: Well done. Can I have a share of your winnings!

hamper

vt.　妨碍，束缚，限制

n.　（有盖的）大篮子

A: Do you know when our summer holidays are from university?

B: I’m not sure of the dates, but if you look in the handbook they are printed on the second page.

handbook

n.　手册，便览

A: Your injury must have been a severe handicap.

B: At the time it was, but now I have adapted.

handicap

n.　１．（身体或智力方面的）缺陷；２．障碍，不利条件

vt.　妨碍，使不利

A: There was a case of harassment in my workplace.

B: Sounds serious. What was the outcome?

harassment

n.　１．骚扰，扰乱；２烦恼，烦乱

A: Will I be able to leave these plants outdoors during the winter?

B: Yes, they are hardy and will survive the cold weather.

hardy

a.　１．能吃苦耐劳的，坚强的；２．（植物等）耐寒的

A: Do you play any musical instruments?

B: Yes, I play the harp.

harp

n.　竖琴

vi. (on, upon)　唠叨，喋喋不休地说

A: That was a hasty retreat he made from the room.

B: I don’t think that he wanted to be here.

hasty

a.　１．草率的，轻率的；２．急速的，匆忙的，仓促完成的

A: Have the chicks hatched yet?

B: No, perhaps they will in a couple more days.

hatch

vi.　(out)（小鸡等）出壳，孵出

n.　１．（飞机等的）舱门；２．（门等的）开口；３．孵化

A: I had to haul the coal indoor every day during the winter when I was a child.

B: Oh you poor thing, what a hard life!

haul

vt.　１．（用力）拖，拉；２．（用车等）托运，运送

n.　１．拖，拉，拖运；２．一次获得（或偷得等）的数量

A: I heard that your house is haunted, how scary.

B: I’m not afraid of ghosts.

haunt

vt.　１．（鬼魂等）长出没于；２．使苦恼，使担忧；３．（思想，回忆等）萦绕在心头，缠绕

n.　常去的地方

A: The countryside offers me a welcome haven from city life.

B: Yes, it is necessary to get some clean and fresh air every once and a while.

haven

n.　安全的地方，避难所，庇护所

A: There was havoc in the country when news of the war broke out.

B: I am not surprised.

havoc

n.　大破坏，大毁坏

play havoc with　毁坏，扰乱

A: That is a very large bird in the sky.

B: I think it is a type of hawk.

hawk

n.　１．鹰；２．（主战或主张强硬路线的）＂鹰派＂人物

vt.　叫卖，兜售

A: Did you enjoy your drive?

B: Not really. There was haze and I could not see much out of the window.

haze

n.　１．烟雾；２．懵懂，迷糊

vi. (over)　变模糊，变朦胧

A: Let’s sit around the hearth tonight and tell stories.

B: Great idea, I’ll light the fire.

hearth

n.　炉床，壁炉边

A: I just bought 100 hectares of land.

B: That is a lot of land. What are you going to do with it?

hectare

n.　公顷

A: The policewoman’s talk heightened my awareness of the dangers in the city.

B: Yes, she gave an informed speech.

heighten

v.　（使）提高，加强

A: I am the sole heir to my father’s wealth.

B: Lucky you. It is shame that your father is not very wealthy!

heir

n.　继承人

A: Why are you wearing that helmet?

B: I am pretending to be a firefighter!

helmet

n.　头盔

A: Excuse me, but the hem on your skirt is showing.

B: Oh, thanks. I meant to sew it up this morning.

hem

n.　贴边，镶边

vt.　１．给．．．缝贴边；２．（in）包围，限制，约束

A: Have you been to the Southern Hemisphere?

B: No, I have never even traveled outside of Europe.

hemisphere

n.　１．地球的半球；２．大脑半球

A: Henceforth, I promise to work much harder.

B: You promise that every year!

henceforth

ad.　从今以后，从此以后

A: The trumpet blast heralded the news of the king’s arrival.

B: And did the crowds gather after hearing it?

herald

vt.　１．预示．．．的来临（或发生）；２．宣布，欢呼

n.　１．传令官，信使；２．预兆，先兆

A: This meal is very tasty.

B: Oh, that must be the herbs that I put into it.

herb

n.　药草，（调味用的）香草，草本植物

A: Do you agree that the position of the King should be hereditary?

B: Well, I am not really a supporter of the monarchy, so no.

hereditary

a.　１．遗传的，遗传性的；２．可继承的，世袭的

A: The castle is an important site of our national heritage.

B: Then why is it in ruin?

heritage

n.　遗产，继承物，传统

A: I have not seen you for days.

B: I decided to become a hermit!

hermit

n.　隐士，遁世者

A: The heroine of this play I think has the strongest role.

B: And the actress did a wonderful job performing it.

heroine

n.　１．女主角；２．女英雄

A: My new hairstyle is hideous.

B: No, it is not, it is just a bit different, that’s all.

hideous

a.　极其丑陋的，难看的

A: I dislike the hierarchy in my workplace.

B: Yes, I agree. It is competitive and unfair.

hierarchy

n.　１．等级制度；２．统治集团，领导层

A: Did you hear that the place was hijacked by terrorists?

B: Gosh, was anyone injured?

hijack

v. / n.　劫持（尤指动机）

A: I’m going for a two-day hike over the weekend.

B: I’d love to join you if the weather is good.

hike

n.　１．徒步旅行；２．（数量，价格等）增加，上升

vi.　徒步旅行

vt.　提高（价格等）

A: May I help you in the kitchen, Dad?

B: No, you’ll hinder me, and I’ll be quicker by myself.

hinder

vt.　阻碍，妨碍

A: The door hinges are making a lot of noise.

B: Oh, could you oil them for me please?

hinge

n.　铰链

hinge on/ upon　依．．．而定，以．．．为转移

A: What is that noise in the grass?

B: I think it is a snake hissing, be careful.

hiss

vi.　１．发出嘶嘶声；２．发嘘声表示不满

vt.　（因不满）对．．．发嘘声

A: I want to be a famous historian when I grow up.

B: What aspect of history do you want to focus on?

historian

A: May I hitch a ride?

B: Sure, hop in, where do you want to go?

hitch

vt.　１．免费搭（车旅行）；２．（用绳，钩等）系住，栓住，钩住；３．(up)　急速提起（或拉起）

vi.　免费搭车旅行

n.　１．故障，障碍；２．急提，急拉

A: I just discovered a piece of information hitherto unknown.

B: Excellent, I hope it will help us solve the case.

hitherto

ad.　到目前为止，迄今

A: I think there is going to be a food shortage.

B: Don’t worry, I have a hoard in a secret location.

hoard

n.　贮藏，聚藏（物）

v. (up)　贮藏，囤积

A: I’m hoarse, I can’t speak.

B: How did you lose your voice?

hoarse

a.　（声音）嘶哑的，粗哑的

A: I’m going to play a game of hockey this afternoon, want to join in?

B: I won’t play, but I’ll watch.

hockey

n.　１．曲棍球；２．冰上曲棍球，冰球

A: Have you seen the hoe?

B: Not since the last time you were gardening.

hoe

n.　锄

v.　用锄整（地），用锄除草

A: They hoisted a flag in honour of our victory.

B: Indeed what an honour, but you deserved it.

hoist

vt.　举起，升起，吊起

n.　１．起重器械；２．举起，升起，吊起

A: Stop! What is that under your coat?

B: My gun and its holder.

holder

n.　１．持有者，占有者；２．支托物，夹具

A: I’ve come to pay homage to you.

B: Why, I did nothing special.

homage

n.　尊敬，敬意，崇敬

A: There are not very many nationalities represented in my country.

B: Yes, I agree, it is far too homogeneous.

homogeneous

a.　同种类的，同性质的，有相同特征的

A: Put up your hood , it is raining.

B: I don’t have one , but I do have a umbrella.

hood

n.　１．风帽，兜帽；２．罩，排风罩；３．车盖，（折叠式）车篷

A: There are hoof prints in the garden!

B: Oh, I went horse riding in the morning.

hoof

n.　（马，牛等的）蹄

A: Shall we take a taxi?

B: No, let’s just hop on a bus, it is only a short journey.

hop

vi.　１．（人）单足跳跃，单足跳行；２．（鸟，昆虫等）齐足跳跃，齐足跳行

vt.　跳上（汽车，火车，飞机等）

n.　１．蹦跳；２．（飞机的）短程航行

A: I was horrified by the tragic events.

B: Me too, they were shocking.

horrify

vt.　使震惊，使毛骨悚然

A: There has been an increase in hostility between the two fighting nations.

B: Yes, and I am afraid that it will soon get more serious.

hostility

n.　１．敌对，敌意，对抗；２．抵制，反对；３．［pl.］交战，战争

A: What type of dog is that ?

B: It is a hound .

hound

n.　猎犬

vt.　追逼，烦扰，纠缠

A: The airplane hovered above the airport for ten minutes.

B: It must have been waiting for space to land on the runway.

hover

vi.　１．（鸟等）翱翔，盘旋；２．逗留在近旁，徘徊；３．彷徨，犹豫

A: I heard a lot of howling last night.

B: Sorry, my dog wanted to come indoors.

howl

vi. / n.　１．（狼，狗等）嗥叫，（风等）呼啸；２．（因愤怒，痛苦等）吼叫，哀号

A: Ah, look at those chicks all huddling together.

B: Aren’t they sweet?

huddle

vi.　１．聚集在一起，挤作一团；２．把身子蜷成一团，蜷缩

vt.　使聚集在一起

n.　挤在一起的人，一堆杂乱的东西

A: The hue from the lights was golden.

B: Yes, they created a wonderful atmosphere in the room.

hue

n.　色彩，色调

hue and cry　１．大声抗议，呐喊；２．捉拿声

A: He hugged the teddy bear for a feeling of security.

B: Why didn’t he hug you?

hug

vt.　１．（热烈地）拥抱；２．紧抱，怀抱

vi.　紧抱在一起，互相拥抱

n.　紧抱，热烈拥抱

A: Can you hum along to this tune?

B: I would if I knew it, but I am afraid that I don’t .

hum

vi.　１．哼曲子；２．发嗡嗡声；３．(with)忙碌，活跃

vt.　哼（曲子）

n.　嗡嗡声，营营声，嘈杂声

A: What do you think is more beneficial to humanity, socks or shoes?

B: What type of a silly question is that!

humanity

n.　１．人类，［总称］人；２．人性；３．人道，博爱，仁慈；４．［pl.］人文学科

A: The humidity reached almost ninety five percent.

B: That is almost unbearable, you must have found it difficult.

humidity

n.　湿度，潮湿，湿气

A: You humiliated me in front of my friends.

B: Sorry, please forgive me, I didn’t intend it.

humiliate

vt.　使蒙羞，羞辱，使丢脸

A: Did you run in the race?

B: Yes, but I knocked down three hurdles and so came in last.

hurdle

n.　１．跳栏，栏架；２．障碍，困难

vi.　进行跨栏赛

A: Please do not hurl the rubbish across the room, children.

B: Sorry Miss, we won’t do it again.

hurl

vt.　１．猛投，力掷；２．大声叫骂

A: The winds were so strong that I thought it was a hurricane.

B: Was there any damage done?

hurricane

n.　飓风

A: I hushed the children up.

B: Good, they were making too much noise.

hush

v.　（使）安静下来

n.　安静，寂静

bush up　防止．．．张扬出去，掩盖

A: Do you like going into the city on the train?

B: No, there is too much noise and hustle.

hustle

vt.　１．推搡，猛推；２．竭力兜售或获取

vi.　１．竭力兜售或获取；２．催促，催赶

n.　忙碌，奔忙

A: Universities are how hybrids of the academic and the business worlds.

B: I agree, and unfortunately the students often get neglected.

hybrid

n.　１．杂交生成的生物体，杂交植物（或动物）；２．混合物，合成物

A: His hygiene standards are terrible.

B: Yeah, I don’t think that he has the chance to wash very often.

hygiene

n.　卫生，保健学

A: We will sing the hymn on page 100 of your books today.

B: Oh, but we sang that one last week.

hymn

n.　赞美诗，圣歌，颂歌

A: My surname is Bailey Smith.

B: Is there hyphen between Bailey and Smith?

hyphen

n.　连字符，连（字）号

A: His speech was utter hypocrisy.

B: I agree, it was very unreasonable.

hypocrisy

n.　伪善，虚伪

A: Before we do the experiment, we have to form an hypothesis.

B: Do you have any suggestions?

hypothesis

n.　假说，假设，前提

A: The comedy show was hysterical.

B: Oh, but I did not find it to be particularly funny.

hysterical

a.　情绪异常激动的，歇斯底里般的

I

A: I need to see some identification before I can let you in.

B: But I’m not carrying any.

identification

n.　１．身份证明；２．鉴定，验明，认出；３．认同

A: My ideologies and ideas about life have changed over the years.

B: That is natural, it is called growing up!

ideology

n.　思想（体系），思想意识

A: I’m up the creek without a paddle.

B: Stop talking in idiom!

idiom

n.　１．习语，成语；２．（在艺术等方面所表现的）风格，特色

A: I lost your wallet, I’m sorry.

B: You idiot, you are always misplacing things.

idiot

n.　白痴，傻子，笨蛋

A: Madonna is my idol.

B: And you are mine!

idol

n.　１．偶像，受崇拜的人或物；２．神像

A: The fire was ignited by an accident.

B: Are you sure that it was not arson?

ignite

vt.　点燃，引发

vi.　着火

A: The new lights illuminate the room well.

B: Yes, I had them specially designed.

illuminate

vt.　１．照明，照亮；２．阐明，启发

A: Is that you Helen or are you an illusion?

B: Yes, it really is me and I haven’t seen you for years!

illusion

n.　１．幻想，错误的观念；２．错觉，幻觉，假象

A: Your essay was very imaginative but lacking detail>

B: But you did say, Sir, that you wanted us to be creative.

imaginative

a.　富有想象力的，爱想象的

A: Is that the real painting or just an imitation?

B: No, it is just a copy.

imitation

n.　１．模仿；２．仿制，仿制品；３．赝品

A: You are always immersed in a book.

B: I love reading, I can’t help it.

immerse

vt.　１．使沉浸；２．(in)使沉浸在，使专心于

A: My departure will be imminent.

B: Then why are you still standing here!

imminent

a.　即将发生的，临近的，逼近的

A: My grandfather is so old that he thinks that he in immortal.

B: Well, maybe he is!

immortal

a.　１．长生的，不死的；２．不朽的，流芳百世的

n.　１．神仙；２．不朽人物

A: Try not to get ill.

B: Don’t worry, I am immune to disease!

immune

a.　１，免疫的，有免疫力的；２．(to)不受影响的；３．(from)免除的，豁免的

A: Your sight will be impaired if you sit that close to the TV.

B: I think it is too late, why do you think I have to sit this close!

impair

vt.　损害，损伤，削弱

A: As a teacher it is my job to impart knowledge.

B: You have a very responsible job.

impart

vt.　１．告知，透露；２．赋予，给予

A: Now, it is imperative that you listen to my instructions.

B: What will happen if we don’t!

imperative

a.　１．必要的，紧急的，极重要的；２．命令的

n.　１．必要的事，必须完成的事；２．祈使语气（的动词）

A: The imperial ship set sail for India in 1843.

B: What was the aim of the voyage?

imperial

a.　１．帝国的，帝王的；２．专横的，傲慢的；３．（度量衡）英制的

A: I am going to Canada tomorrow. I decided today.

B: That was an impetus decision.

impetus

n.　１．推动，促进，刺激；２．推动力

A: Do you think I will be able to do the job?

B: Absolutely, you have my implicit confidence.

implicit

a.　１．不言明的，含蓄的；２．(in)内含的，固有的；３．无疑问的，无保留的

A: I bought my car on impulse.

B: And do you regret it now?

impulse

n. １．冲动，一时的念头；２．推动，驱使；３．脉冲

on impulse　一时冲动，一时心血来潮

A: The priest will be inaugurated on Saturday.

B: Is that meant to be a sad or happy occasion?

inaugurate

vt.　１．开始，开展；２．为．．．举行就职典礼，使正式就任；３．为．．．举行开幕式，为．．．举行落成仪式

A: What is the strong smell in the room?

B: Oh, I am burning some incense.

incense

n.　香，焚香时的烟（或香气）

vt.　激怒，使愤怒

A: I will give you a bonus as an incentive to do more work.

B: But I don’t have time to do more work.

incentive

n.　刺激，鼓励

A: Stop with your incessant moaning.

B: But you won’t listen to me otherwise.

incessant

a.　不停的，连续不断的

A: The incident tool place at 8 pm on Saturday.

B: We will need to look for witnesses to the crime.

incident

n.　突然事件

A: Incidentally, are you free on Friday?

B: I’m afraid not, why , what did you have planned?

incidentally

ad.　顺便说及地，顺便提一句

A: The President was trying to incite the masses into action.

B: Do you think that the population will respond?

incite

vt.　煽动，鼓动

A: I would like to have Monday to Friday off inclusively.

B: Do you mean each week?

inclusive

a.　１．包括一切的，包括一切费用在内的；２．所有数目（或首末日期）包括在内的

A: If we incorporate your ideas with mine, I think we will have a splendid plan.

B: Sounds good to me.

incorporate

vt.　１．包含，加上，吸收；２．把．．．合并，使并入

A: It is incumbent upon you to follow my orders.

B: Why, what gives you the authority to say such?

incumbent

a.　１．成为责任的，有义务的；２．现任的，在职的

n.　现任者，在职者

A: I need you to go on a business trip. Naturally we will reimburse you for all expenses that you incur.

B: Sure, when and where would you like me to go?

incur

vt.　招致，遭受，引起

A: I will be eternally indebted to my parents for giving me an education.

B: Yes, you are lucky, they have been very supportive.

indebted

a.　感激的，受惠的，蒙恩的

A: When will you return?

B: I’m not sure, I’m going away for an indefinite length of time.

indefinite

a.　１．无限期的；２．不明确的，含糊的

A: Is your accent indicative of your region?

B: Yes, I think that I speak in a fairly typical way.

indicative

a.　１．(of)　标示的，指示的，象征的；２．陈述的，直陈的

n.　陈述语气

A: Paul tends to indict everyone that disagrees with him.

B: I disagree!

indict

vt.　控告，起诉，告发

A: The unjust situation filled me with indignation.

B: I would not have been pleased either.

indignation

n.　愤怒，愤慨，义愤

A: I am having difficulty sleeping at night.

B: I hear that warm milk helps to induce sleep.

induce

vt.　１．引诱，劝；２．引起，导致

A: I have eaten so much.

B: But it is your birthday, you are allowed to indulge once a year!

indulge

vt.　１．使（自己）沉溺于，满足（自己的欲望等）；２．纵容，迁就

vi. (in)　沉溺，纵容自己，肆意从事

A: There was a feeling of inertia and inactivity when I entered the room.

B: That is because every one was sleeping!

inertia

vt.　１．不活动，惰性；２．惯性

A: Johannesburg in South Africa has an infamous reputation.

B: Yes, I have heard that there is very high crime rate.

infamous

a.　１．声名狼藉的，臭名昭著的；２．邪恶的，无耻的

A: The infantry fired several shots into the air.

B: I hope it was just as a warning to the enemy.

infantry

n.　［总称］步兵（部队）

A: Doctor, I have a terrible cough.

B: I’m afraid that you have a serious chest infection.

infection

n.　１．传染病；２．传染，传播，感染

A: Is my disease infectious, Doctor?

B: No, you can not pass it on to others, but you still need to be careful.

infectious

a.　１．传染的，有传染性的；２．有感染力的

A: Can you help me inflate this balloon?

B: I’m not sure if I have enough air in my lungs for that!

inflate

vt.　１．使充气，使膨胀；２．使得意，使骄傲；３．抬高（物价），使（通货）膨胀

A: Why are you a vegetarian?

B: I don’t want to inflict harm on animals.

inflict

vt. (on, upon)　把．．．强加给，使遭受，使承担

A: How can your camera take picture in the dark?

B: It has an infrared light to help it focus.

infrared

a.　红外线的

A: The roads and railways in my country are terrible.

B: Yes, the government needs to develop the infrastructure.

infrastructure

n.　基础结构，基础设施

A: I think I will take the day off work>

B: What an ingenious idea!

ingenious

a.　１．（物件等）设计独特的，（方法等）别致的，巧妙的；２．（人，头脑）灵巧的，关于创造发明的

A: Di VInchi was a painter and designer of great ingenuity.

B: Yes, he was certainly very talented.

ingenuity

n.　独创性，巧妙

A: I would love to inhabit a small tropical island.

B: Alone? Would you not get lonely?

inhabit

vt.　居住于，（动物）栖居于

A: Please inhale the sweet fragrance from the flowers.

B: Sorry, my nose is blocked.

inhale

v.　吸入（气体等），吸（烟）

A: There are certain facts inherent in the situation that I am unable to understand.

B: Perhaps you need to spend some more time thinking about it then.

inherent

a. (in)　内在的，固有的，生来就有的

A: I was inhibited form entering the building.

B: Why were there barriers in your way?

inhibit

vt.　阻止，妨碍，抑制

A: I’d like to initiate a new project.

B: Sounds exciting, what are your plans?

initiate

vt.　１．开始，创始，发起；２．使初步了解；３．接纳（新成员），让．．．加入

n.　新加入组织的人

A: I had to have the medicine injected directly into my veins.

B: Ouch! That sounds painful!

inject

vt.　１．注射（药液等），给．．．注射； ２．注入，引入，投入

A: Do you live by the coast?

B: No, I live inland, about five hours from the sea.

inland

a.　内地的，内陆的

ad. 在内地（或内陆），向内地（或内陆）

A: let’s go for a picnic.

B: Good idea, I know a small inlet where we spend the afternoon.

inlet

n.　１．水湾，小湾；２．进口，入口

A: The prison inmates were protesting because of their living conditions.

B: Yes, the prisoners have a hard time.

inmate

n.　（狱中的）囚徒，（精神病院等中的）被收容者

A: You are such a good pianist, it must be innate.

B: No, the prisoners have a hard time.

innate

n.　天生的，固有的，天赋的

A: I’m going to an exhibition of modern innovations this afternoon.

B: Oh, can I come? I’m fascinated by new inventions.

innovation

n.　１．新方法，新事物；２．革新，创新

A: There are innumerable reasons why I can’t marry you.

B: Surely there can not be that many .

innumerable

a.　无数的，数不清的

A: I would love to sail around the world alone.

B: You must be insane.

insane

a.　１．蠢极的，荒唐的；２．（患）精神病的，精神失常的，疯狂的

A: Can you read the inscription in the book to me?

B: Sorry, I don’t have my glasses and the lettering it too small.

inscription

n.　铭文，碑文，题字

A: You are looking tired.

B: Yes, I am suffering from insomnia.

insomnia

n.　失眠（症）

A: You are an inspiration to me.

B: You are quite amazing also!

inspiration

n.　１．灵感；２．鼓舞人心的人（或事物）

A: Did you buy your car with cash?

B: No, I arranged that I will pay in monthly installments.

installment

n.　１．分期付款，分期交付；２．（分期连载的）部分

A: That medicine worked great.

B: Yes, it had instantaneous results.

instantaneous

a.　瞬间的，即刻的

A: What are the words to that song you were humming?

B: Oh, it was just an instrumental piece.

instrumental

a.　１．(in)起作用的，有帮助的；２．用乐器演奏的

A: My house is freezing in the winter.

B: Perhaps you need to insulate it better.

insulate

vt.　１．使绝缘，使隔热，使隔音；２．隔离，使隔绝（以免受到影响）

A: Did the parcel arrive intact?

B: Yes, there was no damage to it at all.

intact　

a.　完整无缺的，未经触动的，未受损伤的

A: What is the annual intake of students into your school each year?

B: Oh, about 100 pupils join each year.

intake

n.　１．吸入，纳入；２．进气口，入口

A: You played an integral part in the project, thanks for your help.

B: You are welcome, but I do not think that my assistance was that important.

integral

a.　构成整体所必需的，基本的

A: I admire your integrity.

B: Thanks, I think it is essential to stick to your principles.

integrity

n.　１．正直，诚实，诚恳；２．完整，完全，完善

A: My intellect is the most important aspect of my mind.

A: And you certainly use your well.

intellect

n.　１．智力，理解力；２．才智非凡的人

A: Mark always holds intelligible conversation.

B: Yes, he is very smart.

intelligible

a.　可理解的，明白易懂的，清楚的

A: We could intensify the light in the room by painting the walls white.

B: Or we could just add more lights.

intensify

v.　（使）增强，（使）加剧

A: I did not commit the crime with intent.

B: But that will be impossible to prove in court.

intent

n.　意图，意向，目的

a.　１．(on)专心的，转注的；２．(on)急切的

to all intents (and purposes)　几乎在一切方面，实际上

A: I need to interact with some new people.

B: Good , but how are you going to meet them?

interact

vi.　相互作用，相互影响

A: I think our post has been intercepted.

B: Why, were the letters open when they arrived?

intercept

vt.　拦截，截住，截击

A: The conference facilitated intercourse with many groups of people.

B: I hope that you had some interesting and productive conversations.

intercourse

n.　１．性交；２．交流，交往，交际

A: What do you study in college?

B: The interface between humans and computers

interface

n.　１．接口；２．界面，交接处

v.　互相作用（或影响，联系），互相配合工作

A: We have to submit an interim report by the end of the month.

B: And when will the official one have to be completed?

interim

a.　暂时的，临时的

n.　间歇，过度期间

in the interim　在其间

A: May I offer an interjection into the argument?

B: No, the debate must continue without disruption.

interjection

n.　１．感叹词；２．（突然的）插入

A: How was the weather on your holiday?

B: Apart form the intermittent rain, it was fine.

intermittent

a.　间歇的，断断续续的

A: Turn left at the next intersection.

B: I thought we have to turn right.

intersection

n.　１．横断，交叉；２．道路交叉口，交点

A: My parents are always arguing.

B: Is there anything you can do to intervene?

intervene

vi.　１干涉，干预；２．干扰，阻挠

A: I am planning an intervention into the affairs of my neighbours.

B: Why are you so interested in what they are doing ?

intervention

n.　介入，干涉，干预

A: Jane is always so outspoken.

B: But don’t be intimidated by her.

intimidate

vt.　恐吓，威胁

A: He was completely intoxicated after coming home from the pub last night.

B: Yes, I knew he had a lot to drink.

intoxicate

vt.　１．使喝醉；２．使陶醉，使欣喜若狂

A: The details in the painting are exceptionally intricate.

B: Yes, it must have taken a long time to complete.

intricate

a.　错综复杂的，复杂精细的

A: Did you enjoy the novel I lent you?

B: It was excellent, the plot was full of intrigue and mystery.

intrigue

vt.　激起．．．的好奇心（或兴趣），迷住

vi.　耍阴谋，施诡计

n.　阴谋，诡计，密谋

A: I found a piece of evidence that is intrinsic to our case.

B: Gosh, why did we not realize it sooner?

intrinsic

a.　固有的，本质的，内在的

A: I don’t mean to intrude, but can I join your conversation?

B: Don’t worry, you are not interrupting anything private.

intrude

vi.　侵入，侵扰，打扰

A: My intuition told me that he is bad news.

B: Yes, I never trusted him either.

intuition

n.　直觉

A: I am afraid this is the only piece of identification that I have.

B: But it is out of date which makes it invalid.

invalid

a.　１．（指法律上）无效的，作废的；２．无可靠根据的，站不住脚的

n.　（需要有人照顾的）病弱者，残疾者

A: Your help was invaluable to me, thanks.

B: Don’t mention it, it was my pleasure.

invaluable

a.　非常宝贵的，极为贵重的，无价的

A: Invariably the car broke down on the way to my exam.

B: Typical! What did you do?

invariably

ad.　不变地，始终如一地，总是

A: I would like to have an inventory of all the furniture in the house before I move in.

B: Certainly, that can be arranged.

inventory

n.　详细目录，存货清单

make inventory　清查存货，存货盘存；调查；评价

A: I can’t get the lid off this jar, Mum.

B: Try inverting it and then bang the jar on the floor.

invert

vt.　使倒转，使倒置，使颠倒

A: Ironically, I missed the plane even though I was at the airport two hours in advance.

B: I call that unlucky!

ironically

ad.　１．具有讽刺意味地；２．嘲讽地，挖苦地

A: Do you think Jack is a good comedian?

B: No, he relies too heavily on irony.

irony

n.　１．反语，冷嘲；２．具有讽刺意味的事，嘲弄

A: Irrespective of the weather, I think we should still go sailing.

B: But what if there is a thunder storm?

irrespective

a. (of)　不考虑的，不顾及的

A: Despite the dry weather, I am amazed at how many crops the farmers are growing.

B: That is because they have developed an extensive and efficient irrigation system.

irrigation

n.　灌溉

A: My little sister always irritates me.

B: Mine is also very annoying.

irritate

vt.　１．使恼怒，使烦躁；２．使（身体某部分）不适，使疼痛

A: Is Iran a Christian country?

B: No, it is Islamic.

Islamic

a.　伊斯兰教的，伊斯兰教信徒的

A: The isle where we camped was just one hour by boat off shore.

B: Were there any inhabitants on it?

isle

n.　小岛，岛

A: I’m itching to travel.

B: Perhaps you can go away following your studies.

itch

vi.　１．痒，发痒；２．渴望，热望

vt.　使发痒

A: Your necklace is very unusual.

B: That’s because it is made out of ivory.

ivory

n.　１．象牙；２．象牙色，乳白色

A: I need to cut back the ivy from my windows.

B: Yes, it tends to grow at a rapid rate.

ivy

n.　常春藤

J

A: I need to change the wheel of my car, I have a flat.

B: I’ll help, do you have a jack ?

jack

n. 千斤顶

vt. 1.用千斤顶顶起；2。停止，放弃；3。提高，增加

A: What type of stone is your ring?

B: It is jade , quite rare.

jade

n. 1。玉，翡翠；2。浅绿（色）

A: Did you understand the article I gave you?

B: No, there was too much jargon and terms that I had not seen before.

jargon

n. 术语，行话

A: I’m going to rent a jeep for the weekend and drive to the mountains.

B: Great idea, can I come?

jeep

n. 吉普车

A: No, I’m not going to cheat on the exam.

B: Good, there is no point in jeopardising your degree.

jeopardise

vt. 危机，损害

A: You nearly hit Andrew on the head.

B: Good thing that he jerked just in time to miss it.

jerk

vt. 使猝然一动，猛拉

vi. 猝然一动

n. 急推，急拉，急扭

A: What would you like for your birthday?

B: Some new jewellery would be nice, maybe a necklace.

jewellery

n. 珠宝，首饰

A: You’re so small you would make an excellent jockey .

B: Oh, I don’t like horse riding.

jockey

n. 1。骑师；2。[美俚]驾驶员，（机器等的）操作手

vi. (for) 谋取

vt. 劝说，诱使

A: I go for a short jog around the lake every night.

B: You must be very fit.

jog

v. / n. 1。慢跑；2。（尤指不正当地）轻轻碰撞

jog sb.’s memory 唤起某人的记忆

A: Mr. Smith has a jolly sense of humour,

B: Yes, I have always found him to be very pleasant.

jolly

a. 快乐的，高兴的，愉快的

ad. 很，非常

vt. 劝服，哄

A: Was the car damaged in the accident?

B: No, it just got a slight jolt . There was no damage done.

jolt

vt. 1。使颠簸，使摇晃；2。使震惊

vi. 颠簸，摇晃

n. 1。震动，摇动，颠簸；2。震惊

A: The judicial proceedings will take place after all the evidence has been collected.

B: How long do you think that will take?

judicial

a. 1。司法的，法庭的，审判的；2。明断的，公正的

A: Shall I pour the milk into a jug ?

B: Yes, if you can find a clean one!

jug

n. 1。大罐，壶；2。一大罐（壶）的容量

A: I’m trying to juggle two jobs at once.

B: That must be difficult, how do you manage?

juggle

v. 1。（用球等）玩杂耍；2。尽力应付，力图平衡；3。篡改（数字等）以图掩盖

A: There is a jumbo edition of the magazine out this week.

B: Are you sure you will have time to read it?

jumbo

a. 特大的，巨型的

n. 大型喷气式飞机

A: The traffic lights on the main junction are out this week.

B: Are you sure you will have time to read it ?

junction

n. 联结点，（道路等的）会合点，枢纽

A: What are you doing in your room?

B: I’m trying to clear it of all the junk I have collected over the years.

junk

n. 废旧物品，破烂

vt. 丢弃，废弃

A: What are you doing in this part of town?

B: Sir, it is my new jurisdiction .

jurisdiction

n. 1。司法权，审判权，裁判权；2。权力，管辖权； 3。权限，管辖范围

A: Sorry, Sir, my dog ate my homework.

B: That is not adequate justification for being late again.

justification

n. 正当的理由，借口

A: John was taken to the juvenile court for the hearing.

B: Oh, that is right he is only 14 and too young to be on trial in the central court.

juvenile

a. 1。少年的，少年特有的；2。幼稚的，不成熟的

n. 未成年人，少年

K

A: I dreamt I was kidnapped by a gang of thieves.

B: You were not dreaming!

kidnap

vt. 绑架，诱拐

A: Doctor, I have a severe pain in my lower back.

B: It may be your kidneys , let me check.

kidney

n. 肾，肾脏

A: Who is your next of kin ?

B: My father.

kin

n. [总称]亲属，家属

A: I’ve hurt myself, do you have a bandage?

B: Yeah, there is one in the first aid kit.

kit

n. 1。成套的工具，（适应特定需要的）成套用品

vt.(out) 装备

A: I just bought a new kitten , she is very cute.

B: She may be now, but she will soon grow up!

kitten

n. 小猫

A: You are my knight in shining armor.

B: Well, that makes you my princess.

knight

n. 1。（中世纪）骑士；2。爵士；3。（国际象棋中）马

vt. 封……为爵士

A: Did you make this blanket?

B: Yes, it took three weeks to knit .

knit

vt. 1。编结，编织；2。使紧密地结合，使紧凑；3。皱紧，皱（眉）

vi. 1。编织，编结；2。（骨折）愈合

A: The potatoes are best with a knob of butter.

B: Oh, but I don’t like potatoes or butter.

knob

n. 1。（门、抽屉的）球形把手，球形柄；2。（收音机等的）旋扭；3。小块

A: What happened to your knuckles ? They are bleeding.

B: Oh, I cycled in a wall and grazed them.

knuckle

n. 指节

vi. 1. (down) 开始努力工作；2.(under)屈服

Ｌ　

A: Be careful, your laces are undone.

B: Oh, I never learned how to tie them properly.

lace

n.　１．网眼花边，透空织品，花边；２．鞋带，系带

vt. (up)　用系带束紧

A: Sorry I’m late, my alarm did not go off on time.

B: That is a lame excuse, don’t let it happen again.

lame

a.　１．跛的，瘸的；２．站不住脚的，差劲的，蹩脚的

A: I am lamenting the loss of my dear friend.

B: Goodness, what happened to him?

lament

vt.　１．哀悼，痛惜；２．抱怨，为．．．而遗憾

vi.　哀悼，悲痛

n.　挽歌，悼词

A: I am going to the lake to float some lanterns .

B: It would be best to wait until it is dark.

lantern

n.　灯笼，提灯

A: I saw my father again after a lapse of twenty years.

B: That must have been an emotional meeting.

lapse

n.　１．失误，疏忽；２．（时间的）流逝，间隔；３．（兴趣等的）减少，（信心的）丧失；４．陷入（或进入）（某种状态）(into)

vi.　１．终止，失效；２．(into)陷入（或进入）．．．状态

A: Stop annoying your brother.

B: Don’t lash out at me, he was the one that started it.

lash

v.　１．（用绳索等）将（物品）系牢；２．鞭打，抽打，（风，雨等）猛烈打击；３．猛烈抨击，严厉斥责

n.　１．鞭子，鞭端绳索（或皮条）；２．鞭打；３．眼睫毛；４．鞭梢

lash out (at)　猛烈抨击

A: I know you have the ability to do the task, it is latent within you.

B: But I am not so confident that it is there.

latent

a.　潜在的，隐伏的，不易察觉的

A: On what line of latitude is France?

B: Well, it will span several lines, but you should check in an atlas for the exact figures.

latitude

n. １．纬度；２．［pl.］纬度地区；３．（言语，行动等的）回旋余地，自由

A: Did you enjoy the wedding?

B: Indeed, it was a very lavish affair.

lavish

a.　１．过分丰富的，无节制的；２．过分慷慨的，浪费的

vt. (on,upon)　慷慨地给予，挥霍

A: Was our teacher also a priest?

B: No, he was just a layman .

layman

n.　门外汉，外行

A: There were a lot of layoffs recently in my town.

B: That will be hard on the families in the region, do you think they will be able to find new jobs?

layoff

n.　（尤指临时）解雇

A: Could you please give me some additional information about your organization?

B: Certainly, this leaflet has all the details that you will need.

leaflet

n.　传单，散页印刷品，小册子

v.　（向．．．）散发传单（或小册子）

A: Have you seen my shoes, Mum?

B: Yes, they are drying on the window ledge .

ledge

n.　１．岩架，岩石突出部；２．架状突出物，壁架

A: Mr. Smart had a full and an interesting life.

B: Yes, he indeed left a legacy .

legacy

n.　遗赠的财物，遗产

A: I am fascinated with ancient folk tales and legends .

B: Yes, there are some wonderful stories that survived the ages.

legend

n.　１．传说，传奇故事；２．传奇人物

A: This time, Sir, I have a legitimate excuse for being late, I was ill.

B: Do you have a doctor’s note to prove it?

legitimate

a.　１．合情合理的；２．合法的，法律认可的

vt.　使合法

A: Would you like a glass of lemonade ?

B: Oh, yes please, that sounds very refreshing.

lemonade

n.　１．柠檬水；２．汽水

A: Even though you have been naughty, I will be lenient just this one time.

B: Thanks, Mum, and I promise not to do it again.

lenient

a.　宽大的，仁慈的

A: Do you need anything from the shops?

B: Yes, I’d need to make a salad. Could you buy some lettuce please?

lettuce

n.　莴苣，生菜

A: I can’t open the window.

B: Here is a stick, use it as a lever to force it open.

lever

n.　１．杠，杠杆；２．途径，工具，手段

vt.　（用杠杆）撬动，撬起

A: My boss never gives much leverage , I don’t think I’ll be able to get the day off work.

B: Oh, at least try one last time.

leverage

n.　１．力量，影响，手段，优势；２．杠杆作用，杠杆的力量

A: The government has increased the levy on imports.

B: By what percentage?

levy

vt.　征收（税等）

n.　征税，税款

A: You are a liability around the house.

B: I’m not dangerous. I’m just energetic.

liability

n.　１．责任；２．［pl.］负债，债务；３．不利条件，起妨碍作用的人（或物）

A: Lilies are my favourite kind of flower.

B: Oh, mine too!

lily

n.　百合，百合花

A: I arrive to the ball by limousine .

B: Oh, I could not afford one, so I came by bus!

limousine

n.　轿车

A: Sarah has a very limp handshake.

B: Yes, I don’t think that she is confident in herself.

limp

a.　１．软弱的，无生气的，无精神的；２．软的，松沓的

vi.　一瘸一拐地走，蹒跚

n.　跛行

A: Have you done linear equations in math class yet?

B: No, I think we cover them next year.

linear

a.　１．线的，直线的，线状的；２．长度的；３．线性的

A: Is your shirt made from cotton or linen ?

B: I am not sure what kind of fabric it is.

linen

n. １．日用织品，亚麻织品；２．亚麻布

A: I worked on a cruise liner for three months.

B: Sounds exotic, but I’m sure that it was hard work!

liner

n.　１．大客轮；２．（化妆用）眼线膏，眼线笔，描唇笔；３．衬里

A: What would you like to do this morning?

B: Just linger in bed a while longer.

linger

vi.　１．（因不愿意离开而）继续逗留，留恋徘徊；２．(on)继续存留，缓慢消失

A: I had a problem learning how to speak correctly when I was a child.

B: Oh, I also had some linguistic problems.

linguistic

a.　语言的，语言学的

A: Is that lipstick on your collar?

B: No, it is just tomato sauce, trust me!

lipstick

n.　唇膏，口红

A: What do you do in your spare time?

B: I’m involved in a literacy project, teaching kids how to read.

literacy

n.　识字，有文化，读写能力

A: You should try to look beyond literal translations of the poem.

B: But it is too difficult for me.

literal

a.　１．照字面的，原义的；２．逐字的

A: You should not take everything that I say literally .

B: Well, you should be more direct.

literally

n.　１．逐字地，照原文，照字面地；２．确实地，真正地；３．简直

A: My grandmother was the only literate girl in her family.

B: She was lucky to get an education.

literate

a.　１．有读写能力的；２．有文化修养的

A: Please put your litter in the bin.

B: Oh, I can’t see one.

litter

n.　１．废弃物，被胡乱扔掉的东西；２．一窝（仔，崽）；３．（一堆）杂乱的东西

vt.　乱扔东西于

vi.　乱扔废弃物

A: The livestock on my farm are doing very well.

B: How many cows and sheep do you have in total?

livestock

n.　［总称］家畜，牲畜

A: Were you out in the sun?

B: Yes, I got burnt and I look like a lobster .

lobster

n.　龙虾

A: Are there any libraries in your locality ?

B: No, but there is one in the next town.

locality

n.　地区，地点

A: Oh no, I left my watch in the locker in the gym.

B: You better go back and get it.

locker

n.　（公共场所供个人使用的）寄物柜

A: I’m interested in early locomotive travel.

B: I have never really been interested in trains myself.

locomotive

n.　机车

A: You have very lofty ideals.

B: No, I just have high expectations of myself.

lofty

a.　１．高傲的，傲慢的；２．崇高的，高尚的；３．高耸的，极高的

A: My family has never enjoyed longevity .

B: But you are lucky, you are already 91!

longevity

n.　１．长寿；２．寿命

A: What line of longitude are the Falkland Islands located on?

B: Not sure, you better check a map.

longitude

n.　经度

A: My grandmother made all her clothing on a loom .

B: Did she teach you how to use it?

loom

n.　织布机

vi.　１．阴森地逼近，隐现，赫然耸现；２．即将来临

A: What did you do with the stolen loot ?

B: I hid the money in a secret location.

loot

n.　赃物，战利品，掠夺物

v.　抢劫，劫掠，掠夺

A: My skin is too dry, it must be because of the hot weather.

B: Here is some lotion , rub it on to help.

lotion

n.　洗液，洗济，护肤液

A: Whether I win or lose is a lottery .

B: Are you sure there is nothing you can do to increase your chances of winning?

lottery

n.　１．抽彩给奖法；２．碰运气的事，难于算计的事

A: This is an unusual dish, what is the main ingredient?

B: It is made from lotus leaves.

lotus

n.　莲，莲花

A: They will announce the match results over the loudspeaker .

B: We had better pay more attention then.

loudspeaker

n. 扬声器，喇叭

A: Did you see my scarf, Dad?

B: Yes, it is the lounge , near the TV.

lounge

n.　休息厅，休息室

vi.　１．（懒洋洋地）倚，（懒散地）躺；２．闲逛，闲荡

A: The brakes on my bike are not working.

B: Perhaps you need to lubricate them.

lubricate

vt.　使润滑

A: I just landed a new lucrative job.

B: Great, would you like to share some of your hard earned cash with me?

lucrative

a.　赚钱的，可获利的

A: I had to close my shop. Business had lulled .

B: That is such a shame.

lull

vt.　１．使安静，使入睡；２．缓和，减轻，哄骗

n.　暂时的平息（或平静）

A: I will have to lumber a clearing in the forest.

B: Oh, are you sure it is necessary to cut down the trees?

lumber

vi.　笨拙地移动，缓慢吃力地移动

vt.　拖累，使陷入困境

n.　１．（堆放着的）家用废旧杂物；２．木材，不料，锯制板

A: The room was luminous with the light.

B: It must have looked beautiful, especially in the evening.

luminous

a.　发光的，发亮的，光明的

A: I’d like to make a lunar landing some day.

B: I’d also love to visit the moon.

lunar

a.　月的，月球的

A: Why did you move to the city?

B: I was lured by the bright lights.

lure

vt.　吸引，引诱，诱惑

n.　１．吸引力，诱惑物；２．诱饵，鱼饵

A: You have a strong lust for power.

B: Yes, I consider myself ambitious.

lust

n.　１．（强烈的）性欲，淫欲

vi. (after, for)　对．．．有强烈的欲望

A: Shakespeare wrote exceptional lyric poetry.

B: I agree, his work is amazing, Jack.

lyric

a.　抒情的

n.　［常pl.］歌词

M

A: Has the case been closed yet?

B: No, the magistrate still needs to decide the outcome.

magistrate

n.　地方行政官，地方法官，治安官

A: I am unable to read the small print in the book.

B: It seems you need to magnify it.

magnify

vt.　１．放大，扩大；２．夸大，夸张

A: That was a terrible storm.

B: Indeed, but it is too early to determine the magnitude of the damage.

magnitude

n.　１．重要性，重大；２．巨大，广大

A: A young fair maiden like you shouldn’t be single.

B: That is because I am a young fair independent maiden.

maiden

n.　少女，年轻姑娘，未婚女子

a.　首次的，初次的

A: You look majestic sitting on that high chair.

B: Yes, I am pretending to be the king!

majestic

a.　雄伟的，壮丽的，庄严的，高贵的

A: Please cook me dinner now.

B: Yes, your majesty, I’m at your service.

majesty

n. １．［Ｍ－］陛下（对帝王，王后的尊称）；２．雄伟，壮丽，庄严

A: Doctor, I traveled to Africa and I think I caught malaria.

B: Did you take any medicine as a precaution?

malaria

n. 疟疾

A: I hate you!

B: Why are you so full of malice?

malice

n.　恶意，怨恨

A: I’m afraid that the test results have come back and your lump is malignant.

B: That means it’s serious, doesn’t it, doctor?

malignant

a.　１．恶性的，致命的；２．恶意的，恶毒的

A: I’m going shopping in the mall this afternoon, want to join me?

B: No, thanks, I have plans already.

mall

n.　（由许多商店组成的）购物中心

A: That child looks very unhealthy.

B: Yes, he does not have enough to eat. He is suffering from malnutrition.

malnutrition

n.　营养不良

A: What distinguishes mammals from other animals, teacher?

B: Mammals feed their young on milk.

mammal

n. 哺乳动物

A: I was able to park the car in one single maneuver.

B: Well done, you have improved.

maneuver

n. 1．谨慎而熟练的动作；２．策略，花招；３．［pl.］演习

vt.　１．设法使变动位置；２．（敏捷或巧妙地）操纵，控制

vi.　１．设法变动位置；２．用策略，耍花招

A: Are you telling me you saw a ghost?

B: Yes, it manifested itself on me during the night.

manifest

a.　明显的，显然的，明了的

vt.　１．显示，表明，证明；２．使显现，使显露

A: I’m not able to untie this knot.

B: If you manipulate the knot a bit more you may be able to open it.

manipulate

vt.　１．操纵，控制，影响；２．（熟练地）操作，使用

A: I just bought the new house.

B: That is too big to be a house. It is a mansion.

mansion

n.　大厦，（豪华的）宅邸

A: I discovered an ancient manuscript.

B: Are you going to donate it to the library?

manuscript

n.　１．手稿，原稿，底稿；２．手写本

A: What type of tree is that?

B: I think it is a maple

maple

n.　槭树，枫树，槭木

A: I really dislike Stephanie.

B: Don’t try to mar me with your negative impressions of her before I even meet her.

mar

vt.　破坏，毁坏

A: I’m getting a new fireplace installed.

B: Is it the marble one you had your eye on?

marble

n.　１．大理石；２．（用玻璃、石头等制成的）弹子；３．［pl.］弹子游戏

A: The mare is expecting her foal in three weeks.

B: Oh! I thought a mare was a male horse, silly me!

mare

n.　母马，母驴

A: Did you do well in the exam, Sir?

B: Yes, you only made some marginal errors.

marginal

a.　１．微小的，少量的，不重要的；２．仅以微弱多数票获胜的；３．记（或引）在页边的，有旁注的

A: Have you ever smoked marijuana?

B: No, I have never tried drugs.

marijuana

n.　大麻，大麻烟

A: What is your marital status?

B: I am married.

marital

a.　婚姻的，夫妻的

A: I’m going to visit the maritime museum this afternoon.

B: I assume that it is the one by the sea.

maritime

a.　１．海的，海事的，航海的；２．近海的，海的

A: It rained so much. My garden is like a marsh.

B: Don’t worry, it will dry out soon.

marsh

n.　沼泽，湿地

A: I was a marshal in the army for 11 years.

B: Gosh, that is a high rank, you must have worked hard to get there.

marshal

n.　１．元帅，最高指挥官；２．（某些群众活动的）总指挥，司仪；３．（美国的）执法官，警察局长，消防队长

vt.　整理，排列，集结

A: I read that the ancient Romans were martial people.

B: I’m not sure if they were inclined to war.

martial

a.　战争的，军事的，武术的

A: The sunset is amazing.

B: Yes, I am sitting here marveling at it right now.

marvel

vi. (at)　惊叹，赞佩

vt.　对．．．感到惊异

n.　令人惊异（或不可思议）的事，奇迹

A: That girl looks particularly masculine.

B: Maybe it is because she lifts weights.

masculine

a.　１．男性的，男子的；２．男子气的

A: Shall I mash your potatoes?

B: No, thanks, I like them whole.

mash

vt. (up)　把．．．捣成糊状

n.　糊状物

A: The soldiers massacred each other with gunfire during the war.

B: Do you know how many people were killed?

massacre

vt.　１．大规模屠杀，残杀；２．彻底击败

n.　１．大屠杀，残杀；２．（比赛等）残败

A: I had a wonderful body massage last night.

B: Was it painful?

massage

n.　按摩，推拿

vt.　给．．．按摩

A: What flag is that hoisted on the mast?

B: It is the national flag. Don’t you recognize it?

mast

n.　１．船桅，桅杆，旗杆；２．天线杆

A: Your book is a masterpiece, well done.

B: Thanks, I hope that the publishers think so , too.

masterpiece

n.　杰作

A: I would love to have a baby soon.

A: That sounds like your maternal instincts talking!

maternal

a.　１．母亲的，母亲般的；２．母系的，母方的

A: Did you put your money in the bank?

B: No, I hid it under the mattress.

mattress

n.　褥垫，床垫

A: I love walking in the meadows in spring.

B: Me too, the fields are best at that time of year.

meadow

n.　草地

A: My brothers are having a serious argument.

B: Are you going to mediate in the hope of solving it?

mediate

vi. (in, between)　调解，周旋

vt.　１．经调解解决；２．经周旋促成

A: I visited several medieval castles while in France.

B: So that means they date from the Middle Ages, correct?

medieval

a.　中世纪的，中古（时代）的

A: I try to practice meditation at least once a day.

B: Oh, I can never sit still for long periods.

meditation

n.　１．默想，默念；２．沉思，冥想，沉思录

A: Why are you looking so melancholy, Rory?

B: I just lost my job.

melancholy

a.　忧郁的，使人忧郁的，悲伤的

n.　忧郁，悲伤

A: The atmosphere at the party was exceptionally mellow.

B: Yes, all the guests were very relaxed.

mellow

a.　１．（颜色或声音）柔和的；２（水果）熟透的，甘美多汁的，（酒）芳醇的；３．成熟的，老练的，稳健的；４．高兴的，微醉的

v.　１．（使）变得柔和；２．（使）成熟；３．（使）变得香醇

A: Sing along to this melody.

B: I would, but I haven’t a note in my head.

melody

n.　１．旋律，曲调；２．悦耳的音乐

A: Would you like to try some melon?

B: I’d love to, is it sweet?

melon

n.　瓜，甜瓜

A: Does Kelly know where to meet us?

B: Yeah, I left a memo for her.

memo

n.　备忘录

A: You have had such an interesting life, you should write your memoirs.

B: I’ve already started them.

memoir

n.　１．［pl.］回忆录，自传；２．记事录

A: Do we have to memorise the whole poem, Sir?

B: No, only the first two verses.

memorise

v.　记住，熟记

A: Get out from the kitchen, you are such a menace.

B: Sorry, I was only trying to help.

menace

n.　１．具有危险性的人（或物）；２．威胁，威吓

vt.　威胁，威吓

A: I do not understand Robin’s mentality.

B: Yeah, she has some strange ideas sometimes.

mentality

n.　心态，思想方法

A: All of the merchandise in the shop is half price today.

B: Oh, let’s go in!

merchandise

n.　［总称］商品，货物

vt.　买卖，经营

A: Be careful, there is mercury in the thermometer.

B: Don’t worry, I will be careful.

mercury

n.　１，水银，汞；２［Ｍ－］［罗神］墨丘利

A: I think our ideas are beginning to merge.

B: I think that is because we have spent so much time together.

merge

v.　（使）结合，（使）合并，（使）合为一体

A: Can you bring this note to your Mum?

B: No, I am not your messenger.

messenger

n.　送信人，信使

A: This car is a little more expensive because of the metallic paint.

B: I think it is worth is though.

metallic

a.　１．金属的，金属制的；２．有金属特性的，像金属的

A: Now, please pick out the main metaphors in the poem.

B: Can you give us a clue, teacher?

metaphor

n.　１．隐喻；２．象征

A: You are very methodical.

B: I just like to be organized.

methodical

a.　１．有条理的，井然的；２．办事有条不紊的

A: You were meticulous about the details of our trip.

B: I just wanted everything to go smoothly.

meticulous

a.　极其仔细的，一丝不苟的

A: Shall we take the bus?

B: No, the metro will be quicker.

metro.

n.　地铁

A: Did you report the crime?

B: Yeah, straight away to the metropolitan police.

metropolitan

a.　大城市的，大都会的

A: You are a great violinist.

B: I agree, I think we have a star in our midst.

midst

n.　中部，中间，当中

in the midst of １．在．．．之中；２．正当．．．的时候

A: I am making a film about migrant workers in the city.

B: That will be so interesting. I can’t wait to see it when it is finished.

migrant

n.　１．移居者，移民；２．候鸟，迁移动物

A: These birds migrate south in the winter every year?

B: I’d like to go to warmer places also!

migrate

vi.　１．（候鸟等）迁徙，移栖；２．移居（尤指移居国外），迁移

A: Even though this car is old, the mileage is not very high.

B: I shall buy it so.

mileage

n.　１．里程，英里数；２．好处，利润

A: A militant　 group of reformers attempted to overthrow the government.

B: Were they successful?

militant

　a.　激进的，好斗的

n.　激进分子，斗士

A: I want to be a millionaire some day.

B: Well, you will either have to win the Lottery or work very hard.

millionaire

　n.　百万富翁，大富翁

A: The flavours in this soup have mingled　 well.

B: Yes, it is delicious.

mingle

　vt.　使混合，使相混

vi.　１．相交往，相往来；２．混合起来，相混合

A: I bought a miniature house for my doll.

B: And when you are old enough you will be able to buy a normal sized one!

miniature

　a.　小型的，微小的

n.　１．微小的模型，缩影；２．微型画，微型人物像

in miniature　　小规模，小型

A: We will rent a minibus to take us to the match.

B: Are you sure we won’t all fit in a car?

minibus　

n.　小型公共汽车

A: Margaret, you always do the minimal　 amount of work.

B: Sorry, I will try harder from now on.

minimal

　a.　最小的，最低限度的

A: Shall I turn the computer off?

B: No just minimize　 the current screen.

minimize

　vt.　１．使减少（或缩小）到最低限度；２．极力贬低，对．．．做最低估计

A: Would you like a mint　?

B: No thanks, I have just brushed my teeth.

mint

　n.　１．薄荷；２．铸币厂

vt.　１．铸造（硬币）；２．创造（词，词组等）

A: I’m surprised to see you so soon after your accident.

B: Yes, the doctors said I made a miraculous　 recovery.

miraculous

　a.　奇迹般的，不可思议的

A: I hope you are not up to mischief　 in there, Son.

B: No Dad, I’m only playing a video game.

mischief

　n.　１．恶作剧，胡闹，捣蛋；２．淘气，顽皮；３．损害，伤害，危害

A: My grandfather encountered a lot of misery during his lifetime.

B: Yes, I am glad that I was not born back them.

misery

　n.　１．痛苦，苦恼，苦难；２．悲惨的境遇，贫苦

A: It rained heavily on my wedding day.

B: Oh, what a misfortune　!

misfortune

　n.　１．不幸，厄运，逆境；２．不幸事故，灾难，灾祸

A: Aside from some slight misgivings　, I think Mrs. Jones should have the job.

B: Actually I think she is perfect for it.

misgiving

　n.　疑虑，担忧，害怕

A: I was educated in South Africa by some missionaries　.

B: Oh, what country were they from?

missionary　

n.　传教士

A: I think David has a mistress　.

B: No, he is happily married.

mistress

　n.　１．情妇；２．主妇，女主人

A: But I don’t want to do the washing up.

B: The sooner you stop moaning　, the quicker it will get done.

moan

　vi.　１．呻吟，呜咽；２．(about)抱怨，发牢骚

vt.　抱怨

n.　１．呻吟声，呜咽声；２．怨声，牢骚

A: I was attacked by an angry mob on my way home.

B: How terrible, were you hurt?

mob　

n.　暴民，乌合之众

vt.　成群围住，聚众袭击

A: How are we going to mobilize　 the masses?

B: It is certainly difficult to get them going, but we shall manage.

mobilize

　vt.　１．动员；２．调动，鼓动起

vi.　动员起来

A: How did he recover so quickly?

B: He mock　 his illness in the first place.

mock

　vt.　１．嘲笑，嘲弄；２．（为了取笑）模仿

vi.　嘲笑，嘲弄

a.　１．模拟的，演习的；２．假的，假装的

A: I have only two more modules　 to complete and then I have my degree.

B: Congratulations!

module

　n. １．组件，模块，模件；２．（航天器的）舱

A: On this momentous　 occasion I would like to thank all those who supported my cause.

B: There is no need to thank us.

momentous

　a.　重大的，重要的

A: Are you in favour of the monarchy　?

B: No, I don’t support the king or the queen.

monarchy

　n.　１．君主制，君主政体；２．君主国

A: How do I get to your house?

B: Pass the monastery　 on the other side of the town and my house is the first on the right.

monastery

　n.　修道院，寺院

A: What do you think of the new monetary　 union in Europe?

B: Oh, I think that it will be good for trade.

monetary

　a.　钱的，货币的，金融的

A: I met a monk　 on my travels.

B: Oh, did you visit a monastery?

monk　

n.　修道士，僧侣

A: The play was excellent.

B: I agree, especially the long monologue performed by the main actress.

monologue

　n.　１．（别人简直无法插嘴的）滔滔不绝的话；２．（戏剧，电影等中的）独白

A: Mr. Dalton has somewhat of a monopoly　 in the town.

B: Yes, he owns of the shops and restaurants.

monopoly

　n.　１．垄断，专卖；２．垄断物，垄断商品，专卖商品；３．独占，完全控制

A: Do you enjoy your work?

B: No, it is monotonous　.

monotonous

　a.　单调无聊的，毫无变化的

A: There are monsters　 under my bed, Mum.

B: Don’t be silly, how would they fit?

monster　

n.　１．怪物；２．极其残酷的人；３．巨人，巨兽，巨大的东西

a.　巨大的，庞大的

A: I split some water on the carpet

B: Don’t worry, I’ll mop　 it up later.

mop

　n.　１．拖把；２．蓬乱的头发

v.　１．用拖把拖洗；２．擦干

mop　 up　１．（用布等）擦去；２．扫荡，肃清；３．完成，结束

A: The film was uplifting.

B: Yes, it was good for my morale　.

morale

　n.　士气，斗志

A: Do you think you have a strict set of principles?

B: Yes, I think I have a strong sense of morality　.

morality

　n.　１．道德，（行为等的）道德性；２．德行，品行

A: Be careful, that is dangerous.

B: Oh, we are all mortals　 and have to die at some stage or another.

mortal

　a.　１．终有一死的；２．致命的；３．你死我活的，不共戴天的

n.　人

A: Did you buy your house with cash?

B: Not at all, I had to take out a huge mortgage　.

mortgage

　n.　抵押，抵押借款

vt.　抵押

A: The drains are not working.

B: They must be filled with moss　 again, I will clear them.

moss

　n.　藓类植物，苔藓

A: Shall we stay in a hotel?

B: No, let’s save money and stay in a motel　.

motel.

　n.　汽车旅馆

A: There is a hole in your sweatshirt.

B: Oh, it was eaten by moths　.

moth

　n.　蛾

A: Do you drive a car?

B: No, but I can ride a motorcycle　.

motorcycle

　n.　摩托车

A: What was the motto of your school?

B: I’m not sure if it had one.

motto

　n.　箴言，格言，座右铭

A: The castle was built on the top of the mound overlooking the village.

B: I assume they did that for protection.

mound

　n.　１．土墩，沙土堆；２．（一）堆，（一）垛

A: It has been a long time since your father passed away.

B: Yes, but I’m still in mourning.

mourn

v. １．哀悼；２．（对．．．）感到痛心（或遗憾）

A: Have you ever grown a beard?

B: No, but I did have a moustache　 once.

moustache

　n.　八字须

A: The grass is getting long.

B: Well, it is about time that you mowed　 it then.

mow

　v.　割（草）

mow　 down　大量杀伤，扫杀，摧毁

A: Don’t come into the house with muddy　 shoes.

B: OK, I’ll take them off now.

muddy

　a.　１．泥泞的，沾满烂泥的；２．（光，色泽）灰暗的，暗淡的；３．模糊的，糊涂的

vt.　１．使沾上烂泥；２．使（形势，争端等）显得扑朔迷离

A: You are as slow as a mule　.

B: You are no spring chicken yourself.

mule

　n.　１．骡子；２．［pl.］拖鞋；３．十分固执的人

A: Are you planning to feed the multitudes　 with this meal?

B: Yes, I cook rather a lot.

multitude

　n.　１．大量，许多；２．［the ~］大众，民众

a multitude / multitudes　 of　许多，大量

A: Did you hear what Mandy said?

B: No, she was mumbling　.

mumble

　v.　含糊地说（话），咕哝

n.　咕哝，含糊的话（或声音）

A: I am going to see an exhibition in the municipal gallery tomorrow.

B: Oh, can I join you?

municipal　

a.　市的，市政的

A: The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop.

B: You mean there was not even a murmur　.

murmur

　v. / n.　１．小声说（话）；２．小声抱怨，咕哝；３．（微风，流水等）发出连续而低沉的声音

A: You are looking incredibly muscular　.

B: Oh, thanks, I have been going to the gym five times a week.

muscular

　a.　１．肌肉发达的，强壮的；２．（有关）肌肉的

A: Do you follow any particular religion?

B: Yes, I am a Muslim　.

Muslin

　n.　穆斯林

a.　穆斯林的，伊斯兰教信徒的

A: Would you like any sauce on your sandwich?

B: Do you have any mustard?

mustard

n.　１．芥末；２．芥菜

A: After witnessing the accident my brother was mute　 for three years.

B: And why did he start to speak again?

mute　

a.　１．缄默的，无声的；２．哑的，不会说话的；３．（字母）不发音的

vt.　消除（声音），减轻（声音）

A: He muttered　 the answer into my ear but I still was unable to hear him.

B: You should have asked him to repeat it more clearly.

mutter

　v. / n.　轻声低语，小声抱怨

A: Is this chicken or beef?

B: Neither, it is mutton　.

mutton

　n.　羊肉

A: My dog bit a young child once.

B: Is that why he now wears a muzzle　?

muzzle　

n.　１．（四足动物的）鼻口部；２．（防止动物咬人的）口套；３．枪口，炮口

vt.　１．使缄默，钳制．．．言论；２．给（狗等）戴口套

A: There are myriad　 reasons why I should not go on holidays now.

B: But there is one reason why you should, me!

myriad

　a.　无数的

n.　无数，极大数量

A: My neighbour claims that she is a mystic　.

B: Do you think that she actually has magical powers?

mystic

　n.　神秘主义者

a.　１．神秘的，玄妙的；２．神秘主义（者）的

A: The moon looks mystical tonight.

B: Perhaps that is because it is a full moon on a clear night.

mystical

　见 mystic

A: I want to study ancient mythology　.

B: What interests you in particular about the stories?

mythology

　n.　神话，神话学

Ｎ　

A: He has a very naive attitude towards works.

B: Yeah, he thinks that money grows on trees.

naive

a.　１．幼稚的，轻信的；２．天真的

A: I’m feeling a bit tired.

B: Why don’t you have a quick nap?

nap

n. / vi　（尤指在白天）小睡，打盹

catch sb napping　１．发现某人在打瞌睡；２．使措手不及

A: Here is a napkin is case you spill your drink.

B: Oops, too late!

napkin

n.　餐巾

A: Did you enjoy the novel you just completed?

B: Yes, very much, the narrative was exceptional.

narrative

n.　１．叙述文，故事；２．叙述，讲述

A: That is a nasty cold that you have.

B: Oh, it is getting better, you should have seen me last week!

nasty

a.　１．令人讨厌的，令人厌恶的；２．难弄的，困难的；３．严重的，恶劣的，险恶的；４．下流的，道德败坏的

A: My son is so naughty.

B: Don’t worry, he will grow up soon.

naughty

a.　１．顽皮的，淘气的；２．猥亵的

A: The rain necessitated that the concert was held indoors.

B: Oh, I did not realize that it had rained.

necessitate

vt.　使成为必要，需要

A: Have you seen my new necklace?

B: Yes, just below your chin, you are wearing it!

necklace

n.　项链

A: The school was found guilty of negligence.

B: Was it closed down as a result?

negligence

n.　疏忽，粗心大意

A: Did you make any progress in learning French this month?

B: Negligible, I did not work hard enough.

negligible

a. 可忽略不计的，微不足道的

A: Where is your apartment?

B: Right beside the shop with the bright neon sign.

neon

n.　１．氖；２．氖灯，霓虹灯

A: What would you like to do when you leave school?

B: I’d love to be a newscaster on TV?

newscaster

n.　新闻播音员

A: They will be showing a recent newsreel just before the film in the cinema.

B: Oh good, I have not seen the news for a long time.

newsreel

n. 新闻影片

A: Mum, can I have my pocket money please?

B: I haven’t even a nickel to give you this week.

nickel

n. １．镍；２．（美国和加拿大的）五分镍币，五分钱

A: Do you have a nickname, Steven?

B: Well, my father calls me “pest”, if that counts!

nickname

n.　绰号

vt.　给．．．起绰号

A: Keith’s teeth are badly stained with nicotine.

B: Yes, he smokes a lot.

nicotine

n.　尼古丁

A: What was the score in the football match?

B: One- nil, to our team.

nil

n.　无，零

A: Did the committee do good work?

B: No, it was only nominal, I think the members met only once.

nominal

a.　１．名义上的，有名无实的；２．（费用等）很少的，象征性的；３．名词性的

A: I am going to nominate you to be the president of our organization.

B: Oh, thanks, I didn’t realize you thought so highly of me.

nominate

vt.　提名，任命

A: Even though Peter hurt his foot he nonetheless won the race.

B: Yeah, he has always been a determined athlete.

nonetheless

ad.　尽管如此，依然，然而

A: What usually happens at the end of one of these meetings?

B: I’m not sure what the norm is.

norm

n.　１．标准，规范；２．［常pl.］准则

A: I spent the afternoon looking at old photos.

B: That must have made you nostalgic.

nostalgic

a. 怀旧的，引起对往事怀恋的

A: Why are dragons said to have large nostrils?

B: So that they can blow fire through them.

nostril

n.　鼻孔

A: Mr. Hardy made a notable presentation at the conference.

B: Well, tell me the details then.

notable

a.　值得注意的，显著的，著名的

n.　名人，要人

A: Did you play this piece at the concert?

B: No, I was unable to read the musical notation. It wasn’t printed clearly.

notation

n.　１．记号，标记法；２．注释，记录

A: I am notorious for my bad spelling.

B: Yes, your teacher did mention it to me once.

notorious

a.　臭名昭著的，声名狼藉的

A: Notwithstanding the weather, we had a great day out.

B: Yeah, it is best not to let the rain spoil our plans.

notwithstanding

prep. / ad. 尽管

A: What are you doing?

B: I am reading a book to nourish my mind.

nourish

vt.　１．养育，喂养，滋养；２．怀有（希望等），增强（希望等）

A: My daughter sleeps with her new shoes on.

B: Don’t worry, the novelty will wear off soon.

novelty

n.　１．新奇事物；２．新奇，新奇感，新奇性；３．新颖小巧而廉价的物品

A: What did you think of the nude painting in the gallery?

B: I thought it was a masterpiece.

nude

a.　裸体的

n.　裸体画，裸体雕像

A: What is the numerical value you would attach to happiness?

B: That is an impossible thing to give a figure to .

numerical

a.　数字的，用数字表示，数值的

A: My aunt wants to become a nun.

B: She must be very religious.

nun　

n.　修女，尼姑

A: My plants just died.

B: That is because you didn’t nurture them. Plants are like children!

nurture

vt. / n.　养育，培育，滋养

A: I love all types of fruit.

B: Excellent, and they are so rich in nutrients.

nutrient

n. 营养品，滋养物

a.　营养的，滋养的

A: The young child looked very unwell.

B: Yes, I think he was lacking nutrition.

nutrition

n.　营养

O

A: What type of tree is that?

B: I think it is an oak tree. It is certainly large enough to be one.

oak

n. １．栎树，橡树；２．栎木，橡木

A: Oh no, I’ve dropped an oar .

B: We will have to swim to the shore now.

oar

n.　桨，橹

A: Please tell me the big secret.

B: Sorry, I took an oath and swore that I wouldn\’t.

oath

n.　１．誓言，誓约；咒骂，诅咒语

on / under oath 在法庭上宣过誓

A: My pupils are so obedient , they always do their home work.

B: You are lucky, mine are terrible.

obedient

a.　服从的，顺从的

A: Robert told an obscene joke last night.

B: Is it too rude to repeat to me?

obscene

a.　１．淫秽的，下流的；２．可憎的，可恶的

A: Did you understand the theatre performance?

B: No, it was too obscure for me.

obscure

a.　１．不著名的，不重要的；２．费解的，模糊不清的；３．隐藏的，偏僻的

vt.　使变模糊，掩盖

A: You are always playing video games.

B: I know. I have an obsession.

obsession

n.　困扰，无法摆脱的思想（或情感）

A: Excuse me, but your car is obstructing the entrance to my home.

B: Oh, I’ll move it right away.

obstruct

vt.　１．阻塞，堵塞；２．阻碍，阻止，妨碍

A: Can I move into the apartment today?

B: No, you can have occupancy next week.

occupancy

n.　占有，使用，居住

A: What is that terrible odour ?

B: Oh, sorry, it must be my socks.

odour

n.　气味

A: Beverley looked stunning at the party.

B: Yes, her outfit was offset by her jewelry.

offset

vt.　补偿，抵消

A: Do you have any offspring ?

B: Yes, I have three daughters.

offspring

n.　１．子女，子孙，后代；２．（动物的）崽

A: Do you like olives ?

B: Yes, especially black ones in salad.

olive

n.　橄榄，橄榄树

A: Is that glass clear?

B: No, it is opaque , that is why you are having difficulty seeing through it.

opaque

a.　１．不透明的，不透光的；２．难理解的，晦涩的

A: Women in the old days were frequently oppressed by their husbands.

B: I am glad that times are changing.

oppress

vt.　１．压迫，压制；２．使（心情等）沉重，使烦恼

A: You would like the blue car?

B: No, I think I’ll opt for the red one.

opt

vt. (for)　选择，挑选

A: The weather will be wonderful tomorrow.

B: You are always filled with optimism .

optimism

n.　乐观，乐观主义

A: I study at my optimum between eight and ten in the morning.

B: Oh, I work best in the evenings.

optimum

a.　最合适的，最优的，最佳的

A: Where did you get the apples?

B: I picked them in the orchard down the road.

orchard

n.　果园

A: I was in a serious car accident last year.

B: That must have been a terrible ordeal .

ordeal

n.　苦难经理，折磨，煎熬

A: I love studying science.

B: I orient more towards the Arts.

orient

vt.　１．使适应，使熟悉情况（或环境等）；２．（to ,toward）使朝向，以．．．为方向（目标）

n.　东方，亚洲（尤指远东），东半球

A: Oriental cuisine is my favourite.

B: Yes, I also love Chinese food.

oriental

a. 东方的，东方人的，东方文化的

A: I was unable to find my orientation in the city.

B: You should have carried a map with you.

orientation

n.　１．方向，目标，方位；２．熟悉情况，适应，情况介绍

A: From where does the guitar originate ?

B: Well, there are many types of guitar, so probably many countries.

originate

vi. (in,from,with)　起源于，来自，产生

vt.　创造，创始，开创

A: That is a beautiful ornament beside the TV.

B: Thanks, it was a gift from a friend.

ornament

n.　１．装饰品，点缀品；２．装饰，点缀

vt.　装饰，点缀，美化

A: I was an orphan until the age of seven.

B: Goodness, do you know what happened to your parents?

orphan

n.　孤儿

vt.　使成为孤儿

A: You look very unusual today.

B: Yes, I was tired with the orthodox.

orthodox

a.　１．传统的；２．正统的，正宗的

A: I was ousted from the number one position.

B: But you will have a chance to win it back, don’t worry.

oust

vt.　１．驱逐；２．罢免，把．．．撤职（以取而代之）

A: There was an outbreak of skin disease in my town.

B: Oh, did you contract it?

outbreak

n.　（战争、情感、火山等的）爆发，（疾病，虫害等的）突然发生

A: That is a beautiful outfit you are wearing.

B: Thanks , I got it specially made for this occasion.

outfit

n.　１．（用于某种场合的）全套服装；２．（协同工作的）一组人；３．全套装备，全套工具

A: Let’s go on an outing .

B: OK, where would you like to go?

outing

n.　远足，郊游，短途旅行，外出参观（或看戏等）

A: I saw a film about outlaw in the Wild West.

B: Oh, I hate those types of movies.

outlaw

n. 歹徒，亡命之徒

vt.　宣布．．．为不合法

A: There will be outrage if I am home late again.

B: Don’t worry, they won’t get angry.

outrage

n.　１．义愤，愤慨；２．暴行，骇人听闻的事件

vt.　激起．．．的义愤，激怒

A: Who won the match?

B: There was no outright winner. It was a draw.

outright

ad.　１．坦率地，直率地，无保留地；２．完全地，彻底地；３．立即，当场

a.　１．清楚的，无疑的，明白无误的；２．完全的，彻底的

A: Do you live in the centre of the town?

B: No, just on the outskirts .

outskirts

n.　外围地区，郊区，郊外

A: My library books are five days overdue .

B: Oh, will you have to pay a fine?

overdue

a.　１．过期的，到期未付的；２．早该有的，迟到的，延误的

A: The bath is overflowing !

B: Oh no, I forgot that I had one running.

overflow

vt.　１．满得外溢，外流，泛滥；２．(with)充满，洋溢　

vt.　淹没，从．．．中溢出，多得使无法容纳

n.　１．容纳不下的物（或人）；２．溢出，满出；３．溢流口，溢流管

A: Excuse me. I couldn’t help but overhear , but I think I am the person you are looking for.

B: What a coincidence!

overhear

vt.　无意中听到，偷听到

A: It is a shame that our holidays don’t overlap .

B: Indeed, I would love to go on holidays with you.

overlap

v.　１．（与．．．）部分重叠；２．（与．．．）部分相同

n.　重叠，重叠的部分

A: Did you make it to the other side of the mountain?

B: No, the overpass was blocked.

overpass

n.　天桥，立交桥

A: My comment overrides my previous statement.

B: You are always changing your mind.

override

vt.　１．不顾，不理睬，否决；２．压倒，优先于

A: His dislike for me was overt .

B: Oh, he did not make it that obvious.

overt

a.　公开的，不隐蔽的

A: I am planning to overthrow the government.

B: That is a big plan. you will need help.

overthrow

vt.　１．推翻，打倒；２．使终止，屏弃

n.　倾覆，终止，结束

A: Our car overturned when it hit the tree.

B: Was anyone injured?

overturn

vt.　１．使翻转，使倾覆，使倒下；２．颠覆，推翻

vi.　倾覆，翻转，翻倒

A: Were you surprised by the gift?

B: Yes, I was completely overwhelmed .

overwhelm

vt.　１．（感情上）使受不了，使不知所措；２．征服，制服

A: I have an overwhelming need to sleep right now.

B: Well, what is keeping you from having a rest?

overwhelming

a.　１，势不可挡的，压倒的；２．巨大的

A: What is that bird?

B: I think it is an owl .

owl.

n.　猫头鹰

A: Is water a type of oxide ?

B: Yes, as it contains oxygen.

oxide

n.　氧化物

A: Do you enjoy eating oysters ?

B: I have never tasted them.

oyster

n.　牡蛎

A: Did you hear that the hole in the ozone is increasing in size?

B: Yes, it is a shame.

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