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日期：2014年__月__日；时间：__分钟；任务：50个单词
abandon[ə'bændən]
vt.放弃，抛弃
【例句】Because of the fog they abandoned their idea of driving.
由于起雾，他们放弃了开车的想法。
abandon oneself to sth.
沉溺于，放纵
【例句】She abandoned herself to grief.
她陷入悲痛之中。
abide[ə'baid]
v.（一般用于疑问句或否定句）忍受，容忍
【例句】I can't abide people who can't make up their minds.
我无法容忍没有主见的人。
abide by sth.
遵守，信守
【例句】Players have to abide by the referee's decision.
运动员必须服从裁判的决定。
abnormal[æb'nɔ:məl]
a.不正常的，反常的
【例句】At one time,she is fine,but at another,she is abnormal.
有时候，她表现得很好，有时候又失常。
abolish[ə'bɔliʃ]
v.废除，取消
【例句】Should the death penalty be abolished?
应该废除死刑吗？
abound[ə'baund]
v.大量存在于；充满；富于（in/with）
【例句】The forests abound with deer,birds and squirrels.
森林里到处是鹿、鸟儿和松鼠。
abundant[ə'bʌndənt]
a.丰富的，充裕的
【例句】Birds concentrate(in places)where food is abundant.
鸟聚集在食物丰盛的地方。
abundance[ə'bʌndəns]
n.丰富，充裕
【例句】Chastity is a wealth that comes from abundance of love.
贞操是从丰富的爱情中生出来的财富。
abroad[ə'brɔ:d]
ad.①到国外；在国外
【例句】She often goes abroad on business.
她经常到国外出差。
②到处；广泛地
【例句】Cigarette ends were scattered abroad.
烟头零零散散撒了一地。
abrupt[ə'brʌpt]
a.①突然的，出其不意的
【例句】But this abrupt generosity made her blush.
但这突如其来的慷慨，倒使她的脸一下子红了。
②粗鲁的；莽撞的
【例句】She was offended by his abrupt manner.
他粗鲁无礼的举止触怒了她。
absence['æbsəns]
n.缺席，不在；缺乏，不存在
【例句】His long absence raised fears about his safety.
他长期不在引起了大家对他的安全的担心。
absent['æbsənt]
a.缺席的；缺乏的；心不在焉的
【例句】Professor Li is absent,I will take the
lesson in the place of him.
李教授不在，我替他上课。
absolute['æbsəlu:t]
a.①纯粹的；绝对的
【例句】There is no absolute standard for beauty.
美是没有绝对的标准的。
②确实的，毫无疑问的
【例句】It's an absolute fact.
这是千真万确的事实。
absorb[əb'sɔ:b]
vt.①吸收
【例句】Plants absorb minerals and other nutrients from the soil.
植物从泥土中吸收矿物质和其他养料。
②（～in，常用被动）吸引注意；使专心
【例句】The old man was utterly absorbed in the book.
老人全神贯注地读这本书。
③并入；吞并
【例句】Small businesses are absorbed by big ones.
小公司被大公司吞并了。
abstract['æbstrækt]
a.抽象的
【例句】Abstract art is an acquired taste.
抽象派艺术要慢慢欣赏。
v.提取，摘取
【例句】In the end he abstracted the most im-portant points from his long speech.
最后他从自己的长篇演说中提取出最重要的几点。
n.摘要，概括
【例句】Harper made an abstract of Prof.Hunter's lecture.
哈珀将亨特教授的讲座做了摘要。
absurd[əb'sə:d]
a.荒谬的，不合理的，愚蠢的
【例句】We have no intention of lying down under these absurd allegations.
对这些荒谬的指控我们是不甘受辱的。
abuse[ə'bju:z]
v./n.①辱骂
【例句】You are always abusing and offending people.
你总是出言不逊得罪人。
【例句】She attacked him with a torrent of abuse.
她用连珠炮似的谩骂来攻击他。
②虐待
【例句】Those captives were physically abused.
那些俘虏遭受了肉体上的摧残。
【例句】Child abuse is widespread in this country.
这个国家虐待孩子的情况很普遍。
③滥用
【例句】He abused his power while in office.
他在职时滥用权力。
【例句】There is no freedom that is not open to abuse.
任何自由都可能被滥用。
academic[,ækə'demik]
a.①大学的，学院的
【例句】The students return in September for the start of the new academic year.
学生们9月返校迎接新学年的开始。
②学术的，理论的
【例句】The question is purely academic.
这是一个纯学术性的问题。
academy[ə'kædəmi]
n.①研究院；学会
【例句】Academy Awards or Oscars,are given annually in the United States by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in the creation and production of motion pictures.
学院奖，或称奥斯卡奖，每年由美国电影艺术与科学学院颁发，以表彰优秀的电影创作与制作。
②专科院校
【例句】She spent four years in an academy of music.
她在音乐学院念了四年书。
accelerate[ək'seləreit]
vt.①加速，增速
【例句】The leader is losing ground as the rest of the runners accelerate.
领先者在其余赛跑者加速时就逐渐失去了优势。
②使加快，促进
【例句】Basically the developing countries as a whole have not been able to accelerate their food production growth rates enough to keep up with their rapidly increasing populations.
从整体来看，最根本的是由于发展中国家还不能把它们的粮食增长率提高到足以赶上人口迅速增长的速度。
accent['æksənt]
n.①口音，腔调
【例句】He had developed a slight American accent.
他说话稍微带点儿美国口音。
②重音
【例句】In the word"today"the accent is on the second syllable.
"today"一词的重音在第二个音节上。
③（on）重点，强调
【例句】In all our products the accent is on quality.
在我们所有产品中，最受重视的就是质量。
[派生]accentuate[ək'sentʃueit]
v.使突出，强调
【例句】The dark frame accentuates the bright-ness of the picture.
深色画框更显出画的明亮色彩。
accept[ək'sept]
vt.接受；承认，同意；相信
【例句】She offered him a lift and he accepted(it).
她请他坐她的车，他就领情了。
【例句】He accepts blame for the accident.
他承认那事故是他的错。
【例句】We do not accept your explanation/what you have said.
我们不相信你的解释/你所说的话。
acceptance[ək'septəns]
n.接受，接纳；承认
【例句】The new laws gained widespread acceptance.
新法律广获赞同。
access[ækses]
n.①进入，入口
【例句】The only access to the farmhouse is across the fields.
要到那农舍去唯有穿过田地。
②取得……的方法
【例句】Students must have access to a good library.
学生要有使用好图书馆的便利条件。
accessible[ək'sesəbəl]
a.①容易达到的；易接近的
【例句】He wants his music to be accessible to everyone.
他想让每个人听到他的音乐。
②随和的；容易接近的
【例句】A manager should be accessible to his staff.
经理应该让职员感到平易近人。
③容易理解的，好懂的
【例句】The information ought to be made more accessible.
资料应该整理得明白易懂。
accessory[ək'sesəri]
n.附件，附属品
【例句】We have some car accessories including the roof rack and radio.
我们有包括行李架和无线电在内的一些汽车附件。
accident['æksidənt]
n.事故，意外事件
【例句】He's very late,I do hope he hasn't met with an accident.
他这么晚还没来，我真希望他别出事。
by accident 偶然，意外地
【例句】I only found it by accident.
我只是碰巧找到的。
accidental[,æksi'dentl]
a.偶然的，意外的
【例句】I buy an insurance policy that covers accidental damage.
我买了一份包括意外伤害的保险单。
acclaim[ə'kleim]
v.欢呼；拥戴
【例句】The spectators acclaimed the winner of a race.
观众们向比赛获胜者喝彩。
n.欢呼；拥戴
【例句】The book received great critical acclaim.
这本书大获评论界的赞扬。
accommodate[ə'kɔmədeit]
v.①向……提供住宿
【例句】This hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests.
这旅馆可供多达500位来宾住宿。
②容纳
【例句】The ballroom can accommodate 400 people.
这个舞厅可容纳400人。
③（to）适应，顺应
【例句】I will accommodate my plans to yours.
我修改一下计划以便和你的计划相适应。
accommodation[ə'kɔmə'deiʃən]
n.住所，住处
【例句】It is the duty of the local community to provide accommodation for the homeless.
当地社区有责任为无家可归者提供住宿。
accompany[ə'kʌmpəni]
vt.①陪伴，陪同
【例句】I must ask you to accompany me to the police station.
我得请你陪我去一趟警察局。
②带有，配有
【例句】Each application should be accompanied by a stamped addressed envelope.
每份申请书均须附回邮信封、贴上邮票、写好地址。
③为……伴奏
【例句】The singer was accompanied at/on the piano by her sister.
那位演唱者的姐姐用钢琴给她伴奏。
accomplish[ə'kʌmpliʃ]
vt.完成，实现
【例句】A lazy man will never accomplish anything.
惰者永远一事无成。
accomplished[ə'kʌmpliʃt]
a.有才华的；熟练的
【例句】She is an elegant and accomplished woman.
她是位优雅的才女。
accomplishment[ə'kʌmpliʃmənt]
n.完成，成就
【例句】Dancing and singing were among her many accomplishments.
她多才多艺，能歌善舞。
accord[ə'kɔ:d]
vi.(with)符合，一致
【例句】His behaviour does not accord with his principles.
【例句】Don't believe the newspaper account(of what happened).
他的行为与他的原则不符。
vt.给予
【例句】The tribute accorded him was fully deserved.
对他的赞扬他完全当之无愧。
n.符合，一致
【例句】They live in perfect accord with each other.
他们生活在一起十分融洽。
of one's own accord 自愿地，主动地
【例句】He joined the army of his own accord.
他自愿参了军。
with one accord 一致地
【例句】With one accord they all stood up and cheered.
他们全体起立齐声欢呼。
accordance[əkɔ:dəns]
n.（in accordance with）按照；与……一致
【例句】Please use this product only in accor-dance with the manufacturer's instructions.
请按照厂家说明使用产品。
according to 根据，按照
【例句】You will be paid according to the amount of work you do.
你的工资要根据你的工作量发放。
accordingly[ə'kɔ:diŋli]
ad.①相应地
【例句】Katherine still considered him a child and treated him accordingly.
凯瑟琳觉得他还是个孩子，于是就那样对待他了。
②因此
【例句】The meeting was boring,and accordingly he went.
会议很无聊，因此他就走了。
account[ə'kaunt]
n.①叙述，描写
不要相信报纸上（对所发生的事情）的报道。
②账户，账目
【例句】Will you pay cash or shall I charge it to your account?
您愿意付现金还是记入您的账户里？
vi.(for)解释，说明
【例句】Please account for your disgraceful conduct.
请对你的可耻行为做出解释。
accountant[ə'kauntənt]
n.会计
【例句】He has been a senior accountant for ten years.
他做高级会计十年了。
accumulate[ə'kju:mjuleit]
vt.积累，积聚
【例句】By investing wisely she accumulated a fortune.
她由于投资精明而积蓄了一笔财产。
accurate['ækjurət]
a.准确的，精确的
【例句】Journalists are not always accurate in what they write.
新闻工作者的报道并非一贯准确。
accuracy['ækjurəsi]
n.准确，精确
【例句】It is impossible to say with any degree of accuracy how many are affected.
很难说清楚受影响的有多少。
accuse[ə'kju:z]
vt.(of)指责，控告
【例句】The professor has been accused of stealing his student's ideas and publishing them.
该教授被指控窃取学生的观点并将其发表。
日期：2014年__月__日；时间：__分钟；任务：50个单词
accustom[ə'kʌstəm]
vt.使习惯于
【例句】I have accustomed myself to working long hours.
我已习惯了长时间工作。
accustomed[ə'kʌstəmd]
a.(to)习惯于……的
【例句】I am accustomed to sleeping late.
我习惯晚睡。
achieve[ə'tʃi:v]
vt.完成，实现
【例句】I've achieved only half of what I'd hoped to do.
我希望做到的，仅完成了一半。
acknowledge[ək'nɔlidʒ]
vt.①承认，供认
【例句】He was generally acknowledged to be the finest poet in the land.
他是全国公认的最优秀的诗人。
②感谢
【例句】His services to the country were never officially acknowledged.
他对国家所做的贡献从未受到过正式的表彰。
acknowledgement[ək'nɔlidʒmənt]
n.①承认
【例句】This report is an acknowledgement of the size of the problem.
这个报告承认了问题的严重性。
②感谢
【例句】These flowers are a small acknow-ledgement of your great kindness.
这些花是用来对您的恩惠略表谢意的。
acquaint[ə'kweint]
v.(with)使了解
【例句】Please acquaint us with your plans.
请让我们了解一下你的计划。
be acquainted with 熟悉……
【例句】Are you acquainted with the works of Shakespeare?
你对莎士比亚的作品熟悉吗？
acquaintance[ə'kweintəns]
n.①了解，认识
【例句】He has some little acquaintance with the Japanese language.
他稍微会一点儿日语。
②相识的人，泛泛之交
【例句】He has a wide circle of acquaintances.
他交友很广。
acquire[ə'kwaiə]
vt.（尤指通过努力）取得，得到
【例句】She acquired a good knowledge of Chinese.
她对汉语的了解很透彻。
acquisition[,ækwi'ziʃən]
n.①获得，取得
【例句】The acquisition of a language is a long process.
掌握一门语言是一个漫长的过程。
②购置，收购
【例句】The group has announced its first overseas acquisition.
该集团宣布了它的首次海外收购。
activate['æktiveit]
v.使活动，开动
【例句】The burglar alarm was activated by mistake.
防盗铃误响了。
active['æktiv]
a.①积极的，活跃的
【例句】Although he's quite old he's still very active.
他虽然老了，可仍闲不住。
②在活动的
【例句】This is an active volcano.
这是一座活火山。
activity[æk'tivəti]
n.活动，活力
【例句】Regular physical activity helps to control weight.
规律性的身体活动有助于控制体重。
actual['æktʃuəl]
a.实际的；现实的
【例句】The actual cost was much higher than we had expected.
实际成本比我们预料的高得多。
acute[ə'kju:t]
a.①灵敏的，敏锐的
【例句】Dogs have an acute sense of smell.
狗的嗅觉很敏锐。
②剧烈的，激烈的
【例句】He suffered acute pain in the stomach.
他感到胃部剧烈疼痛。
③严重的
【例句】There's an acute shortage of water.
那里严重缺水。
adapt[ə'dæpt]
vt.①（使）适应，（使）适合
【例句】She adapted(herself)quickly to the new environment.
她很快适应了这种新环境。
②改编，改写
【例句】This novel has been adapted for radio from the French original.
这部小说已由法语原著改编成了广播节目。
add[æd]
v.①增加，添加
【例句】If the tea is too strong,add some more water.
若茶太浓，就再加些水。
②继续说
【例句】"And don't be late."she added.
她又加上一句，“可别迟到”。
addition[ə'diʃən]
n.加；增加物
【例句】Such an outfit would be a useful addition to my wardrobe.
在我的服装中添置这一套会有用的。
in addition(to)除……之外；另外
【例句】In addition to the names on the list there are six other applicants.
除此名单上的名字之外，还有六个申请人。
additional[ə'diʃənəl]
a.附加的，另外的
【例句】An additional charge is made on baggage exceeding the weight allowance.
超过允许重量的行李需要额外收费。
addict[ə'dikt]
vt.使沉溺，使成瘾
【例句】She addicted herself to TV soap operas
她沉迷于电视连续剧。
n.对……有瘾的人，成瘾者
【例句】My nephew is a complete video game addict.
我侄子是个十足的电视游戏迷。
addicted[ə'diktid]
a.有瘾的，上瘾的
【例句】She was addicted to rock music.
她对摇滚乐着了迷。
address[ə'dres]
n.①地址
【例句】Please write your name and address on a postcard.
请在明信片上写上你的名字和地址。
②演说，讲话
【例句】The new President delivered his inau-gural address on Tuesday.
新当选总统周二发表了就职演说。
v.①向……讲话
【例句】The chairman will now address the me-eting.
现在由主席向与会者讲话。
②称呼
【例句】Don't address me as Colonel,I'm only a Major.
不要称我上校，我只是少校。
adequate['ædikwit]
a.①适当的，足够的，充分的
【例句】Their earnings are adequate to their needs.
他们挣的钱足够需要。
②可以胜任的
【例句】I hope she will prove adequate to the job.
我希望她将证明自己是能胜任这项工作的。
adhere[əd'hiə]
vi.(to)①黏着
【例句】Paste is used to make one surface adhere to another.
糨糊是用来使一个接触面黏住另一个接触面的。
②追随；坚持
【例句】We will adhere to our plan.
我们将按照我们的计划行事。
adherence[əd'hiəriəns]
n.坚持；遵守；遵循
【例句】Adherence to the rule of law is a very important principle.
坚持法律准则是一条重要的原则。
adjacent[ə'dʒeisənt]
a.(to)毗邻的，邻近的
【例句】My room is adjacent to his.
我的房间与他的相连接。
adjoin[ə'dʒɔin]
v.毗邻，靠近
【例句】The playing-field adjoins the school.
运动场紧靠着学校。
adjust[ə'dʒʌst]
vt.调整，调节；使适应
【例句】She carefully adjusted her clothes and her hair before going out.
她出门之前仔细地整了整衣服和头发。
【例句】My parents had trouble adjusting to living in an apartment.
我父母对于住公寓很不适应。
administer[əd'ministə]
v.①管理，处理
【例句】The company's finances have been badly administered.
公司财务管理不善。
②施行，执行
【例句】It is the job of the court to administer justice.
主持正义是法院的职责。
③给予，施用（药物等）
【例句】The local government administered relief to famine victims.
当地政府向饥民发放救济品。
【例句】The dose was administered to the child intravenously.
那孩子已经静脉注射了一定剂量。
administration[əd,minis'treiʃən]
n.①管理；执行；行政
【例句】He works in hospital administration.
他从事医院管理工作。
②给予；施行
【例句】There is going to be the administration of justice.
将要执行审判了。
③（大写）（美）政府，内阁
【例句】This accident happened during the Ken-nedy Administration.
这个事件发生在肯尼迪总统任期内。
admire[əd'maiə]
v.钦佩；赞赏；羡慕
【例句】I admire him for his success in business.
我佩服他事业有成。
admit[əd'mit]
v.①承认（坏事）
【例句】I admit that you have a point.
我承认你有理。
②（to）允许入内，录取
【例句】He was admitted to Harvard last year.
他去年被哈佛大学录取。
adolescent[ædə'lesənt]
n.（13～16岁）青少年
【例句】This is a film aimed at adolescents.
这是一部为青少年拍摄的影片。
a.青少年的，青春期的
【例句】He spent his adolescent years playing guitar in the church band.
他的青春岁月是在教堂乐队里弹奏吉他度过的。
adolescence[,ædəu'lesəns]
n.青春期
【例句】He is still in her adolescence.
他还处在青春发育阶段。
adopt[ə'dɔpt]
vt.①收养，领养
【例句】Having no children of their own they decided to adopt an orphan.
他们没有亲生儿女，所以决定领养一个孤儿。
②采纳，采用
【例句】The government decided to adopt a hard line towards terrorists.
政府决定对恐怖分子采取强硬态度。
adore[ədɔ:]
v.①敬慕，爱慕
【例句】He adores his wife and children.
他深爱着妻儿。
②非常喜欢
【例句】I simply adore that dress!
我简直太喜欢那件连衣裙了！
adorable[ədɔ:rəbəl]
a.可爱的；讨人喜爱的
【例句】What an adorable child!
多可爱的小孩呀！
advantage[əd'va:ntidʒ]
n.①有利条件，优势
【例句】Her French upbringing gives her certain advantages over other students in her class.
她有法国式的教养，使她比班上其他同学略胜一筹。
②好处，优点
【例句】There is little advantage in buying a dictionary if you can't read.
如果不识字，买字典就没有什么用了。
advent[ædvent]
n.出现，来临
【例句】With the advent of the new chairman,the company began to prosper.
随着新主席的到来，公司也开始有了起色。
adventure[əd'ventʃə]
n.①冒险活动；奇遇
【例句】She told the boys her adventures in Africa.
她把在非洲的冒险经历讲给孩子们听。
②冒险，风险
【例句】He is a man with a strong spirit of adventure.
他是一个极富冒险精神的人。
adverse[ædvə:s]
a.不利的，反对的；相反的
【例句】They fear it could have an adverse effect on global financial markets.
他们担心这或许会对全球金融市场产生不利影响。
advise[ədvaiz]
v.①劝告，建议
【例句】The doctor advised me to take a comp-lete rest.
医生让我彻底休息。
②通知，正式告知
【例句】Please advise us of the dispatch of the goods.
货物发出时请通知我们。
advice[əd'vais]
n.忠告；建议
【例句】If you take my advice you'll see a doctor.
如果你听我的话，就去看病。
advisable[ədvaizəbl]
a.可取的；明智的
【例句】It is advisable to write a career objective at the start of your resume.
在简历开头最好写上求职目标。
advocate[ædvəkit]
v.拥护，提倡，主张
【例句】Do you advocate banning cars in the city centre?
你支持禁止汽车在市中心通行这一主张吗？
n.提倡者，拥护者
【例句】He is a lifelong advocate of disarmament.
他是一个为裁军奋斗终生的人。
aesthetic[i:s'θetik]
a.美学的，有审美能力的
【例句】From an aesthetic point of view it's a nice design.
从美学观点来看，这是个很不错的设计。
affect[əfekt]
v.①影响
【例句】The change in climate may affect our health.
气候的变化可能影响我们的健康。
②使感动；感伤
【例句】We were deeply affected by the news of her death.
她去世的噩耗使我们深为感伤。
affection[əfekʃən]
n.爱，慈爱；感情
【例句】He felt great affection for his sister.
他很疼爱他的妹妹。
affiliate[əfilieit]
v.使隶属（或附属）于
【例句】The College is affiliated to the University.
这所学院附属于这所大学。
n.子公司；附属机构
【例句】This big company has many affiliates around the world.
这家大公司在世界各地拥有许多分支机构。
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affirm[əfə:m]
v.肯定，确认
【例句】He affirmed that he was responsible.
他肯定是他负责。
affluent['æfluənt]
a.富裕的，富足的
【例句】Many people desire an affluent lifestyle.
许多人都渴望过上富足的生活。
afford[ə'fɔ:d]
v.①买得起；承担得起
【例句】I'd love to go on holiday but I can't afford the time.
我倒想去度假，可是抽不出时间来。
②提供，给予
【例句】Television affords pleasure to many.
电视给很多人带来乐趣。
agent['eidʒənt]
n.①代理人；经纪人
【例句】To expand our business,we must seek an agent in the Middle East.
要拓展业务，我们就必须在中东寻找一个代理人。
②作用物，动因
【例句】Gambling was the agent of his own ruin.
赌博是他自我毁灭的根源。
agency['eidʒənsi]
n.①代理处，经办处
【例句】Our company has agencies all over the world.
本公司在全世界都设有代办处。
②（美）（政府或国际机构的）部；处
【例句】He works in Central Intelligence Agency.
他在中央情报局工作。
aggravate['ægrəveit]
v.加重，恶化
【例句】The lack of rain aggravated the already serious shortage of food.
干旱少雨使原来就很严重的粮食短缺问题更加严重。
aggressive[ə'gresiv]
a.①好斗的，挑衅的
【例句】Aggressive nations threaten world peace.
侵略成性的国家威胁世界和平。
②有进取心的；有冲劲的
【例句】A good salesman must be aggressive if he wants to succeed.
一个好推销员一定要有闯劲才能成功。
agitate['ædʒiteit]
v.①使焦虑不安
【例句】She was agitated by his sudden appear-ance at the party.
他在聚会中突然出现，使她心烦意乱。
②鼓动；宣传
【例句】Some groups of interest agitated for tax reform.
有些利益集团鼓吹税制改革。
agony[ægəni]
n.极度痛苦
【例句】She was in an agony of indecision.
她陷入犹豫不决的痛苦之中。
agree[ə'gri:]
v.(with)①赞同，同意
【例句】I agree with his analysis of the situation.
我同意他对情况的分析。
②适合，相吻合
【例句】I like mushrooms but unfortunately they don't agree with me.
我喜欢吃蘑菇，可惜他们不喜欢。
agreeable[ə'gri:əbəl]
a.①令人愉快的
【例句】We all like agreeable weather.
我们都喜欢宜人的天气。
②欣然同意的
【例句】I'll invite her,if you're agreeable to her
coming.
如果你乐意她来的话，我就请她。
agreement[ə'gri:mənt]
n.①一致，相合
【例句】The two sides failed to reach agreement.
双方未能取得一致意见。
②协议，协定
【例句】An agreement with the employers was finally worked out.
与雇主们的协议终于达成了。
aid[eid]
n.帮助；助手
【例句】She came quickly to his aid.
她急忙来帮助他。
vt.帮助，援助
【例句】Mrs Smith was aided in looking after the children by her niece.
史密斯夫人的侄女帮她照看小孩。
aim[eim]
v.①（at）瞄准，对准
【例句】My remarks were not aimed at you.
我的话并非针对你说的。
②致力于，打算
【例句】We must aim at increasing exports.
我们要力求增加出口货物。
n.（武器等的）瞄准
【例句】My aim was accurate.
我瞄得很准。
③目标，目的，意图
【例句】He has only one aim in life—to become rich.
他活着只有一个目的——发财。
air[εə]
n.①空气
【例句】Let's go out for some fresh air.
咱们出去呼吸点儿新鲜空气吧。
②外表；态度；气氛
【例句】The place has an air of mystery about it.
那地方有一种神秘的气氛。
v.①晾干
【例句】Leave the clothes out on the washingline to air.
让那些衣服挂在晒衣绳上晾干吧。
②表明，述说
【例句】He likes to air his knowledge.
他喜欢炫耀自己的知识。
③广播，播放
【例句】This channel airs every morning at 7 am.
这个频道每天早晨7点钟开始播放。
in the air 悬着的，未定的
【例句】Our plans are still(up)in the air.
我们的计划仍悬而未决。
on/off the air 正在广播/停止广播
【例句】We'll be off the air for the summer and returning for a new series in the autumn.
我们将于夏季停播，而于秋季开始播放一套新节目。
alarm[ə'la:m]
v.使惊慌
【例句】I don't want to alarm you,but there's a strange man in your garden.
我并不想吓着你，不过你的花园里可有个陌生人。
n.①惊恐，惊慌
【例句】This news fills me with alarm.
这消息使我大为惊慌。
②警报，警报装置
【例句】Where's the fire alarm?
火警的警铃在哪里？
alcohol['ælkəhɔl]
n.酒精，烈酒
【例句】I never touch alcohol.
我从不喝酒。
alcoholic[,ælkə'hɔ:lik]
a.①含酒精的
【例句】Home-made wine can be very alcoholic.
有的自制酒酒性很烈。
②喝酒的；喝酒引起的
【例句】The guests left in an alcoholic haze.
客人们醉醺醺地离去了。
alert[ə'lə:t]
a.机敏的；警觉的
【例句】Although he's over eighty his mind is still remarkably alert.
他虽已年逾八十，但头脑仍十分机敏。
n.警报；警惕
【例句】The troops were placed on full alert.
部队处于全面戒备状态。
alien['eiliən]
a.①外国的；异族的
【例句】He can adapt himself quickly to alien customs.
他能很快适应陌生的风俗习惯。
②相异的
【例句】Such principles are alien to our religion.
这些原则与我们的宗教信仰相抵触。
n.①外侨
【例句】Her aunt is an illegal alien.
她的姨妈是一名非法外侨。
②外星人
【例句】This is a science fiction about an inva-sion of aliens.
这是一部讲述外星人入侵的科幻小说。
alike[ə'laik]
a.同样的，相像的
【例句】The twins don't look at all alike.
这对双胞胎一点儿都不像。
ad.一样地；同程度地
【例句】The climate here is always hot,summer and winter alike.
这里的气候总是那么热，夏季和冬季都一样。
alive[ə'laiv]
a.①活着的，活生生的
【例句】Many people are still buried alive after the earthquake.
在地震过后，仍有很多人被活生生埋着。
②活跃的，充满活力的
【例句】The lake was alive with fish.
湖里满是游来游去的鱼。
allege[ə'ledʒ]
v.（无证据的）指控，宣称；据说
【例句】The prisoner alleged that he was at home on the night of the crime.
囚犯辩称案发当晚他在家中。
allegation[æli'geiʃən]
n.（无证据的）说法，指控
【例句】The newspaper's charges of official wrongdoing were mere allegations.
该报纸指责官员行为不端纯粹是无中生有。
alleviate[ə'li:vieit]
vt.减轻，缓和
【例句】They alleviated the boredom of waiting by singing songs.
他们以唱歌来缓解等候的厌烦感。
allocate['æləkeit]
v.①拨出（款项）
【例句】The local government has allocated 1 million for repair work.
当地政府已拨付100万经费做维修用。
②分配，配给
【例句】He allocated tasks to each of us.
他给我们每个人都分配了工作。
allow[ə'lau]
vt.允许；同意给
【例句】Photography is not allowed in this thea-tre.
本剧院内不准拍照。
【例句】The garage allowed me ￡ 500 on my old car.
汽车修理厂给我的旧汽车作价500英镑。
allowance[ə'lauəns]
n.补助，津贴，零用钱
【例句】I didn't receive any allowance from my father.
我没有收到父亲给的零用钱。
make allowance for sth.
考虑到，估计到
【例句】You must make allowance for any difficulty before starting the business.
在动手做这件事之前，你必须考虑到各种困难。
ally['ælai,ə'lai]
n.盟国，盟友
【例句】Italy was the ally of Germany during World War II.
第二次世界大战中，意大利与德国结为盟友。
v.（to,with）和……结盟
【例句】Britain has allied itself with other western powers for trade and defence.
英国与其他西方强国结成了贸易及防御联盟。
alter['ɔ:ltə]
v.（使）更改，改变
【例句】I didn't recognize him because he had altered so much.
我没认出他来，因为他变了许多。
alternate[ɔ:l'tə:nit,'ɔ:ltə:neit]
a.轮流的，交替的
【例句】She experienced alternate triumph and despair in an instant.
她在同一时刻经历了得意与失意。
v.轮流，交替
【例句】The weather alternated between rain and sunshine.
天气时雨时晴。
alternative[ɔ:l'tə:nətiv]
a.两者择一的；另外的
【例句】The alternative book to study for the examination is War and Peace.
可供应考选读的另一本书是《战争与和平》。
n.可供选择的事物（方式等）
【例句】Caught in the act,he had no alternative but to confess.
他被当场抓住，除了招供别无出路。
amateur['æmətə,'æmə'tə:]
n.①业余爱好者
【例句】The tournament is open to amateurs as well as professionals.
这次比赛不仅职业运动员可以参加，业余运动员也可以参加。
②外行，生手
【例句】I shouldn't employ them,they're just a bunch of amateurs.
我不应该雇用他们，他们简直是一群外行。
a.①业余的，非职业的
【例句】My father is an amateur photographer.
我父亲是一位业余摄影爱好者。
②外行的，生手的
【例句】We made a rather amateur job of painting the kitchen.
我们把厨房油漆了一遍，漆得很不在行。
amaze[ə'meiz]
vt.使惊愕，使惊奇
【例句】He amazed everyone by passing his driving test.
他通过了驾驶考试，使大家很惊讶。
amazement[ə'meizmənt]
n.惊奇；惊愕
【例句】To everyone's amazement,the goal was disallowed.
令每个人吃惊的是，那个进球无效。
ambassador[æm'bæsədə]
n.①大使
【例句】He was appointed the American ambas-sador to Greece.
他被任命为美国驻希腊大使。
②代表
【例句】He has made some good films and he is a good ambassador for the industry.
他拍了很多优秀影片，是这个行业的杰出代表。
ambiguous[æm'bigjuəs]
a.含糊的，不明确的
【例句】Look at those pretty little girls'dresses is ambiguous,because it is not clear whether the girls or the dresses are pretty.
“看看那些漂亮的小女孩儿的连衣裙”这句话有歧义，因为不清楚是“小女孩儿”还是“连衣裙”是“漂亮的”。
ambiguity[,æmbi'gju:iti]
n.含糊不清，模棱两可
【例句】She was quick to notice the ambiguities in the article.
她很快就察觉出了文中的那些模棱两可的意思。
ambition[æm'biʃən]
n.抱负；雄心；野心
【例句】He's clever but lacks ambition.
他人很聪明，但是胸无大志。
ambitious[æm'biʃəs]
a.有抱负的，有雄心的
【例句】They are very ambitious for their children.
他们望子成龙心切。
amend[ə'mend]
v.修正，修订
【例句】The defendant later amended his evidence.
被告随后修改了证据。
amendment[ə'mendmənt]
n.（对规则、法律等的）修正
【例句】The 19th Amendment to the Constitution gave women the right to vote.
《宪法》第19条修正案使女性拥有了投票权。
amiable['eimiəbəl]
a.和蔼可亲的，亲切的
【例句】The driver was an amiable young man.
司机是一个和蔼的年轻人。
amount[ə'maunt]
n.总数，数量，数额
【例句】Can you really afford this amount?
你真付得起这个总数吗？
v.(to)（数量上）达到；（意义上）等于
【例句】What you say amounts to a direct accusation.
你所说的话等于直接的指责。
ample[æmpəl]
a.①充足的，充裕的
【例句】The director of the company receives an ample salary.
公司的董事薪水很高。
②广阔的；广泛的
【例句】The election was given ample coverage on TV.
电视上对选举做了广泛的报道。
amplify['æmplifai]
v.①扩大（范围、效果等）；详述
【例句】We must ask you to amplify your state-ment.
我们得请你对你的说法做进一步的说明。
②增强（电压等），放大（声音等）
【例句】Where can I find an amplified guitar?
我去哪儿找带有扩音设备的电吉他？
amplifier['æmplifaiə]
n.放大器，扩音器，扬声器
【例句】An amplifier is used to amplify a sound.
扩音器是用来放大声音的。
amuse[ə'mju:z]
vt.①使开心，使发笑
【例句】My funny drawings amused the children.
我的滑稽的图画把孩子们给逗乐了。
②娱乐，消遣
【例句】They amused themselves by looking at
old photographs.
他们看旧照片来消遣。
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amusement[ə'mju:zmənt]
n.①开心，愉悦，乐趣
【例句】They were dancing and singing in the car,much to the amusement of passers-by.
他们在车里又跳又唱，把路人都逗乐了。
②消遣，娱乐
【例句】Big cities have theatres,films,football matches,and many other amusements.
大城市里有戏剧、电影、足球比赛以及许多其他的娱乐活动。
amusing[ə'mju:ziŋ]
a.好笑的，有趣的
【例句】I didn't find the joke at all amusing.
我丝毫不觉得那个笑话有什么可笑。
analogue['ænəlɔg]
n.相似物，类似物
【例句】A vegetarian gets protein not from meat but from its analogues.
素食者所摄取的蛋白质不是来自肉类而是来自近似肉类的食物。
analogy[ə'nælədʒi]
n.①类似；比喻
【例句】The teacher drew an analogy between the human heart and a pump.
教师打了一个比喻，把人的心脏比作气筒。
②类推，比拟
【例句】My theory applies to you and by analogy to others like you.
我的理论适用于你，照此类推，也适用于像你这样的其他人。
analogous[ə'næləgəs]
a.相似的，类似的
【例句】The present crisis is analogous with the situation immediately before the war.
目前的危机与大战前夕的形势类似。
analyse/analyze['ænəlaiz]
vt.分析
【例句】By analysing the parts of the sentence we learn more about English grammar.
分析句子成分就能多了解一些英语语法。
analysis[ə'næləsis]
n.分析
【例句】Close analysis of sales figures shows clear regional variations.
对销售额的仔细分析显示出明显的地区差别。
analytic/analytical[ænə'litik(ə)l]
a.分析的，善于分析的
【例句】During the course,students will develop their analytical skills.
在学这门课期间，学生们要培养分析技能。
ancient['einʃənt]
a.古代的，古老的
【例句】Mr.Smith is a professor of ancient history.
史密斯先生是一名研究古代历史的教授。
anecdote['ænikdəut]
n.轶事，趣闻
【例句】The book is full of amusing anecdotes about his life in Japan.
这本书里都是他在日本生活的逸闻趣事。
anguish['æŋgwiʃ]
n.（尤指精神上的）极度痛苦
【例句】I was in anguish until I knew she was still alive.
我以前不知道她还活着，所以一直万分痛苦。
anniversary[,ænə'və:səri]
n.周年纪念（日）
【例句】Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary.
明天是我们的结婚周年纪念。
announce[ə'nauns]
v.通告，宣布
【例句】They announced their engagement to the family.
他们向家里宣布他们已经订婚了。
announcement[ə'naunsmənt]
n.通告，宣布
【例句】We were shocked by the announcement that the mayor was resigning.
市长将要辞职的消息令我们很吃惊。
annoy[ə'nɔi]
vt.使烦恼，烦扰，打搅
【例句】It annoys me when people forget to say thank you.
遇到有人忘记道谢的时候，我就不痛快。
annoyance[ə'nɔiəns]
n.①烦恼，困扰
【例句】One of the annoyances of working here is the difficulty of parking near the office.
在这里工作有一件伤脑筋的事，就是在办公处附近很难停车。
②令人烦恼的事物（人）
【例句】The noisy traffic is a continual annoyance.
交通噪声一直是件令人烦恼的事。
annoying[ə'nɔiiŋ]
a.使恼怒的；使烦恼的
【例句】This interruption is very annoying.
这种打扰真讨厌。
annual['ænjuəl]
a.①每年的，一年一次的
【例句】An annual celebration is held on the National Day.
国庆节那天会进行一年一度的庆典。
②一年的，全年的
【例句】My annual income amounts to fifty thousand dollars.
我的年收入达5万美元。
n.年刊，年鉴，年报
【例句】She is responsible for the school annual.
她负责学校年刊的工作。
anonymous[ə'nɔniməs]
a.无名的，匿名的
【例句】The author wishes to remain anonymous.
作者不希望公开姓名。
anonymity[ænə'nimiti]
n.无名，匿名
【例句】One official,who spoke on condition of anonymity,said the White House took the threat very seriously.
一位不愿透露姓名的官员说白宫对该威胁很重视。
anticipate[æn'tisipeit]
vt.①预期，期望
【例句】We anticipate that demand is likely to increase.
我们预料需求可能增加。
②抢先，提前行动
【例句】Earlier explorers probably anticipated Columbus's discovery of America.
早期的探险家可能在哥伦布之前已发现美洲。
antique[æn'ti:k]
a.古时的，古老的
【例句】I really like the antique much better than the modern art.
相比现代艺术，我更喜欢古老的艺术。
n.古董，古玩
【例句】The palace is full of priceless antiques.
宫殿里满是价值连城的古董。
anxiety[æŋ'zaiəti]
n.焦虑；渴望
【例句】The doctor's report removed all their anxieties.
医生的报告消除了他们的一切忧虑。
anxious['æŋkʃəs]
a.（令人）焦虑的；渴望的
【例句】They were anxious that aid should be sent promptly.
他们盼望援助物品迅速送到。
apologize[ə'pɔlədʒaiz]
v.道歉，致歉
【例句】I must apologize for not being able to meet you.
我因为没能接你而向你道歉。
apology[ə'pɔlədʒi]
n.道歉，致歉
【例句】I made my apologies to my host and left early.
我向主人道歉后提早离去。
appal[ə'pɔ:l]
v.使惊骇；使充满恐惧
【例句】The way we kill animals appals a lot of people.
我们杀戮动物的方式令人们惊骇。
appalling[ə'pɔ:liŋ]
a.骇人听闻的；极坏的
【例句】They had to wait for hours in the most appalling weather.
他们不得不在极端恶劣的天气下等了几个小时。
apparatus[æpə'reitəs]
n.①一套设备，仪器，装置
【例句】Firemen needed breathing apparatus to enter the burning house.
消防队员需佩戴呼吸器械才能进入燃烧着的房屋。
②机关，机构
【例句】He works in the government's apparatus for settling industrial disputes.
他在解决劳资纠纷的政府机构工作。
apparent[ə'pærənt]
a.明显的，显然的
【例句】Certain problems were apparent from the outset.
有些问题从一开始就是显而易见的。
appeal[ə'pi:l]
n.①恳求；呼吁
【例句】Her eyes held a look of silent appeal.
她眼中流露着无声的求助。
②感染力，吸引力
【例句】Does jazz hold any appeal for you?
你对爵士乐有兴趣吗？
③上诉
【例句】The suspect has been convicted but his lawyer says he will lodge an appeal.
嫌疑犯已被定罪，可是他的律师说他将提出上诉。
v.①恳请；强烈呼吁
【例句】Police appealed to the crowd not to panic.
警方向群众呼吁不要惊慌。
②喜欢，使感兴趣
【例句】Her sense of humour appealed to him enormously.
她的幽默感把他强烈地吸引住了。
③（提出）上诉
【例句】She appealed to the high court against her sentence.
她不服判决，向高等法院提出上诉。
appealing[ə'pi:liŋ]
a.有吸引力的，有趣的
【例句】Are you sure it's okay?she said with an appealing smile.
“你能肯定事情没问题了吗？”她带着迷人的微笑说道。
appetite['æpitait]
n.①食欲，胃口
【例句】Don't spoil your appetite by eating sweets before meals.
饭前不要吃糖，以免影响食欲。
②（for sth.）强烈欲望
【例句】He has an amazing appetite for hard work.
他出奇地喜爱艰巨的工作。
appetizing['æpitaiziŋ]
a.开胃的；引起食欲的
【例句】The list of ingredients sounds very appetizing.
这张单子上列的配料听起来使人垂涎欲滴。
applaud[ə'plɔ:d]
v.①鼓掌，欢呼
【例句】The crowd applauded the perfomance for five minutes.
群众为演出鼓掌5分钟。
②称赞，赞许
【例句】I applaud your decision.
我赞成你的决定。
applause[ə'plɔ:z]
n.鼓掌，掌声
【例句】He sat down amid deafening applause.
他在震耳欲聋的掌声中就座。
appliance[ə'plaiəns]
n.（尤指）家用电器，设备，工具
【例句】Washing machines and refrigerators are household appliances.
洗衣机和电冰箱都是家用设备。
applicable['æplikəbəl]
a.适合的，适用的
【例句】This part of the form is not applicable to foreign students.
表格中的这一部分不适用于外国学生。
applicant['æplikənt]
n.申请人
【例句】As the wages were low,there were few applicants for the job.
因为工资低，没有什么人申请这份工作。
application[æpli'keiʃ(ə)n]
n.①申请，申请书
【例句】We received 400 applications for the job.
对这份工作，我们接到400人的申请。
②应用；施用
【例句】This is a new invention that will have a variety of applications in industry.
这是一项在工业上有多种用途的新发明。
③专心，努力
【例句】Success as a writer demands great application.
要成为作家就得狠下工夫。
apply[ə'plai]
vi.①提出请求，申请
【例句】You should apply immediately,in person or by letter.
你应该立即申请，亲自去也好，写信也好。
②使用，运用
【例句】These rules don't always apply.
这些规则并非总能行得通。
apply oneself to 致力于，专心于
【例句】You will only pass your exams if you really apply yourself to your work.
你只有真正专心致志，考试才能及格。
appoint[ə'pɔint]
vt.①任命；委任
【例句】They have appointed a new manager.
他们已经任用了一位新经理。
②约定，决定（时间、地点）
【例句】The time appointed for the meeting was 10:30.
规定开会的时间是10时30分。
appointment[ə'pɔintmənt]
n.①预约，约见
【例句】I have a dental appointment at 3 pm.
我下午3点有个牙科的预约。
②任命，选派
【例句】His promotion to manager was a popular appointment.
他升任经理是众望所归。
appraise[ə'preiz]
v.①估量；估价
【例句】It would be unwise to buy the house before having it appraised.
买房子不事先估价是不明智的。
②（对工作）评价
【例句】A teacher is supposed to appraise a student's work
老师应当评定学生的作业。
appraisal[ə'preizəl]
n.评价；估价
【例句】Her situation needed a calmer appraisal.
她的情况需要一个更为冷静的评价。
appreciate[ə'pri:ʃieit]
vt.①欣赏，赏识
【例句】You can't fully appreciate foreign liter-ature in translation.
看翻译作品很难欣赏到外国文学的精髓。
②完全了解，明白
【例句】I appreciate that you may have prior commitments.
我体谅你可能事先已另有承诺。
③感激
【例句】I most appreciative of your generosity.
我对你的慷慨感激之至。
④（财产）增值
【例句】Local property has appreciated in value since they built the motorway nearby.
自从附近修建了高速公路，本地的地产已经增值。
approach[ə'prəutʃ]
v.①接近，靠近
【例句】Few writers even begin to approach Shakespeare's greatness.
莎士比亚的伟大，鲜有作家能望其项背。
②对付，处理
【例句】Before trying to solve the puzzle,let us consider the best way to approach it.
要想解决这一难题，咱们先来考虑一下如何着手方为上策。
n.①靠近，接近
【例句】Heavy footsteps signalled the teacher's approach.
沉重的脚步声表明教师已经走近了。
②方法，步骤
【例句】The teachers are discussing a new appr-oach to language teaching.
老师们正在讨论语言教学的新方法。
appropriate[ə'prəuprieit]
a.恰当的；合适的
【例句】Sports clothes are not appropriate for a formal wedding.
正式婚礼中穿运动服是不适合的。
vt.①拨款
【例句】$5000 has been appropriated for a new training scheme.
为新的训练计划已经拨款5000美元。
②挪用；盗用
【例句】He was accused of appropriating club funds.
他被指控挪用俱乐部基金。
approve[ə'pru:v]
v.①赞成，支持（of）
【例句】I approve of your trying to earn some money,but please don't neglect your studies.
我同意你挣一些钱，可是请不要误了功课。
②批准；认可
【例句】The auditors approved the company's accounts.
审计员核准了公司的账目。
日期：2014年__月__日；时间：__分钟；任务：50个单词
approval[ə'pru:vəl]
n.①赞成，同意
【例句】Do the plans meet with your approval?
这些计划你赞成吗？
②批准；认可
【例句】The bill will be submitted for approval by Congress.
该议案将提交国会要求通过。
approximate[ə'prɔksimit]
a.近似的，大概的
【例句】What is the approximate size of this room?
这间屋子大概有多大？
vi.(to)接近；近似
【例句】Your story approximates to the facts we already know.
你所说的与我们已经了解的事实很接近。
apt[æpt]
a.①有……倾向的，易于……的
【例句】My girlfriend is apt to be quick-tempered.
我的女友动不动就发脾气。
②适当的；恰当的
【例句】He used an apt quotation in his speech.
他在演讲中使用了一个恰当的引语。
arbitrary['a:bitrəri]
a.①随意的；任意的
【例句】The choice of players for the team seems completely arbitrary.
队员的挑选似乎完全是主观决定的。
②武断的；专横的
【例句】Corruption stems from the arbitrary powers of officials.
腐败源于官员的专制权力。
argue['a:gju:]
v.①争论，争吵
【例句】We argued with the waiter about the price of the meal.
我们跟服务员争执那顿饭的价钱。
②辩论
【例句】The lawyers argued the case for hours.
律师们对那个案件辩论了几小时。
③极力说服，劝告
【例句】They argued him into withdrawing his complaint.
他们说服他撤回了投诉。
argument['a:gju:mənt]
n.①争吵；争论
【例句】Most families have arguments over money.
大多数家庭都有金钱方面的争执。
②论据；理由；论点
【例句】There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia.
对安乐死的支持和反对都有强有力的论据。
③辩论
【例句】We can't start till next week for the sake of argument.
为了彻底讨论问题，我们下周才能开始。
arise[ə'raiz]
vi.①出现；发生
【例句】Use this money when the need arises.
有需要时就使用这笔钱。
②（from）由……引起，起源于
【例句】Are there any matters arising from the minutes of the last meeting?
关于上次会议的记录有没有问题？
arouse[ə'rauz]
vt.①叫醒，唤醒
【例句】He was aroused from his nap by the doorbell.
他午睡时被门铃声吵醒。
②引起；激起
【例句】He succeeded in arousing the nation's sympathy.
他已经激发了全民的同情。
arrange[ə'reindʒ]
vt.①排列，布置
【例句】You'd better arrange the books on the shelves.
你最好整理一下书架上的书。
②筹划，安排
【例句】She arranged all her business affairs before going on holiday.
她在度假前把业务都安排好了。
arrangement[ə'reindʒmənt]
n.①安排；筹划
【例句】He's responsible for all the travel arran-gements.
他负责旅行的一切安排。
②整理，布置
【例句】Her flower arrangement won first prize.
她的插花赢得了头奖。
array[ə'rei]
v.①部署，排列
【例句】His soldiers were arrayed along the river bank.
他的士兵沿着河岸摆开阵势。
②盛装，打扮
【例句】The gentlemen were arrayed in ceremonial robes.
那些绅士们都穿着长袍礼服。
n.排列整齐的一队人；一长列（物品）
【例句】There was a vast array of colours to choose from.
有各种各样的颜色可供选择。
arrest[ə'rest]
v.①逮捕，拘捕
【例句】After the match three youths were arre-
sted.
比赛过后有三个青年被捕。
②引起注意；吸引
【例句】An unusual painting arrested his atten-tion.
一幅异乎寻常的画引起了他的注意。
arrogant['ærəgənt]
a.傲慢的，自大的
【例句】It's arrogant of you to assume you'll win every time.
你自以为每次都能赢，未免太自大了。
articulate[a:'tikjulit]
a.善于表达的，表达力强的
【例句】She's unusually articulate for a ten-year-old.
对一个十岁的孩子来说，她异乎寻常地能说会道。
v.清楚地表达
【例句】He was so drunk that he could barely articulate his words.
他烂醉如泥，几乎话都说不清楚。
artificial[a:ti'fiʃ(ə)l]
a.①人造的，人工的
【例句】She is now involved in artificial intelligence.
她正在从事人工智能研究。
②虚假的，矫揉造作的
【例句】Her artificial gaiety disguised an inner sadness.
她以强颜欢笑掩饰着内心的悲痛。
ascend[ə'send]
v.上升，攀登
【例句】The path started to ascend more steeply at this point.
这条路从这里向上就更陡了。
ascent[ə'sent]
n.上升，攀登
【例句】The last part of the ascent is very steep.
最后一段上坡路很陡。
ascertain[æsə'tein]
vt.弄清，查明
【例句】The police are trying to ascertain what really happened.
警方正设法查个水落石出。
ashamed[ə'ʃeimd]
a.①羞耻的；惭愧的
【例句】You should be ashamed of yourself for telling such lies.
你应该为说这些谎话而感到羞耻。
②感到不好意思的，难为情的
【例句】I'm ashamed to let you see my paintings.
让你看我的画，很难为情。
aspect['æspekt]
n.①（问题等的）方面
【例句】We must look at every aspect of the problem.
我们必须看这个问题的各个方面。
②（窗户、房间）朝向，方位
【例句】The house has a southern aspect.
这所房子朝南。
③样子，外表
【例句】Before me was a man of enormous size and terrifying aspect.
我面前站着一个面目狰狞的彪形大汉。
aspire[ə'spaiə]
v.（to,after）追求，渴望
【例句】Jack aspired to become an author.
杰克渴望成为一名作家。
aspiration[æspə'reiʃən]
n.愿望；抱负
【例句】He has serious aspirations to a career in politics.
他有从政的强烈意愿。
assassinate[ə'sæsineit]
n.（尤指为政治目的）刺杀，行刺
【例句】The president was assassinated by extre-mists.
首相遭极端分子暗杀。
assault[ə'sɔ:lt]
v.攻击，袭击
【例句】He got two years'imprisonment for assaulting a police officer.
他因袭击警察而被判两年监禁。
n.攻击，袭击
【例句】The roar of city traffic is a steady assault on one's nerves.
市区车辆的喧嚣声不停地刺激着人们的神经。
assemble[ə'sembl]
v.①集合，聚集，收集
【例句】The whole school assembled in the main hall.
全校在大礼堂集合。
②装配，组合
【例句】The bookcase can easily be assembled with a screwdriver.
这个书架很容易装起来。
assembly[ə'sembli]
n.①会议，集会
【例句】Morning assembly is held in the school hall.
晨会在学校礼堂举行。
②装配，组装
【例句】Each component is carefully checked before assembly.
每个零件在装配前都经过仔细检查。
assert[ə'sə:t]
v.断言，声明
【例句】She asserted that she was innocent.
她坚称自己是无辜的。
assertion[ə'sə:ʃən]
n.断言，主张
【例句】I seriously question a number of your assertions.
对你所坚持的说法，有几点我甚为怀疑。
assess[ə'ses]
vt.①估价，估计
【例句】I will have a house assessed by a valuer.
我将请估价者给房子估价。
②评定，评价
【例句】Continuous assessment is made of all students'work.
对全体学生的功课做出连贯性的评定。
assessment[ə'sesmənt]
n.估价，估计
【例句】What's Michael's assessment of the situation？
迈克尔对这种情况有何估计？
asset['æset]
n.①资产，财产
【例句】His assets included shares in the com-pany and a house in London.
他的财产包括公司的股票和位于伦敦的房子。
②优点，长处
【例句】He's an enormous asset to the team.
他是队里的骨干。
assign[ə'sain]
vt.①分配；分派
【例句】The teacher has assigned each of us a holiday task.
教师给我们每个人都分配了假日的工作。
②指定，确定
【例句】They've assigned their best man to the job.
他们选派了最合适的人做那项工作。
assignment[ə'sainmənt]
n.分配，任务
【例句】She was sent abroad on a difficult assign-ment.
她被派出国执行一项艰巨任务。
assimilate[ə'simileit]
v.①吸收，消化
【例句】Some foods are assimilated more easily than others.
有些食物比另一些食物容易吸收。
②（使）同化
【例句】Many people from other countries are assimilated by America.
许多来自其他国家的人都被美国同化了。
assimilation[ə'simə'leiʃn]
n.消化，吸收；同化
【例句】Technologies advancement depends on the rapid assimilation of new ideas.
技术的进步有赖于迅速吸收新思想。
assist[ə'sist]
v.帮助，协助
【例句】Two men are assisting the police in their enquiries.
有两个人正在协助警方进行对他们的询问。
assistance[ə'sistəns]
n.帮助，援助
【例句】We've only been able to rebuild the theatre with the assistance of the National Lottery.
依靠国家彩票的援助，我们才能够重建这所剧院。
assistant[ə'sistənt]
n.助理，助手，副手
【例句】When the business is busy,he employs an assistant.
生意忙的时候他就雇用一个店员。
a.助理的；副的
【例句】He is an assistant reseacher.
他是助理研究员。
associate[ə'səuʃieit]
v.①（with）与……结合；与……交往
【例句】I don't like you associating with such people.
我不喜欢你和那些人混在一起。
②把……联想到……，使联系
【例句】I have never associated myself with political extremism.
我从来不赞同政治上的极端主义。
n.同事，伙伴
【例句】He's not a friend;he's a business associate.
这人不能算是个朋友，只是生意上的伙伴。
association[ə,səusi'eiʃən]
n.①协会，社团
【例句】Do you belong to any professional asso-ciations?
你是哪个专业协会的？
②结合；合作
【例句】We are working in association with a number of local companies to raise money for the homeless.
我们与本地一些公司联合为无家可归的人筹款。
③联想，联系
【例句】Association is a good way to learn
English words.
联想是学习英语单词的一种好方法。
assume[ə'sju:m]
vt.①假定，假设
【例句】We must assume him to be innocent until he is proved guilty.
尚未证实他有罪，就得假定他是清白的。
②承担，担任
【例句】He assumes his new responsibilities next month.
他下月承担新任务。
assumption[ə'sʌmpʃən]
n.假定，假设
【例句】We are working on the assumption that the rate of inflation will not increase next year.
我们在假定明年通货膨胀率不增加的情况下工作。
assure[ə'ʃuə]
vt.①向……保证，使确信
【例句】I assure you they'll be perfectly safe with us.
我向你保证，他们和我们在一起十分安全。
②确保
【例句】Her success as an actress was now assured.
她当演员很成功，已毋庸置疑了。
assurance[ə'ʃuərəns]
n.①担保，保证
【例句】Despite repeated assurances he failed to repay the money he had borrowed.
尽管他再三保证，但是借走的钱始终没还。
②自信，把握
【例句】She shows remarkable assurance on stage for one so young.
她小小年纪，在台上却泰然自若。
assured[ə'ʃuəd]
a.①自信的
【例句】He always seems very assured whenever in trouble.
无论何时遇到困难，他总是充满自信。
②确定的，有把握的
【例句】Her political future looks assured.
她的政治前途似乎很有把握。
astonish[ə'stɔniʃ]
v.使吃惊，使惊讶
【例句】It astonishes me that no one has thought of this before.
以前谁也没想到这一点，使我感到惊讶。
astonishment[ə'stɔniʃmənt]
n.惊异，惊讶
【例句】To our astonishment,the car was gone.
使我们大为惊讶的是，车不见了。
attach[ə'tætʃ]
v.系，绑；附着
【例句】A lable is attached to each piece of luggage.
每件行李上都加上了标签。
attach to ①使参加，使属于（某团体）
【例句】I attached myself to a group of tourists entering the museum.
我随着一队游客进入了博物馆。
②重视，认为……有重要性
【例句】Do you attach any importance to what he said?
你认为他说的话重要吗？
be attached to 喜欢，依恋
【例句】We've grown very attached to this house and would hate to move.
我们十分留恋这所房子，真舍不得搬家。
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attachment[ə'tætʃmənt]
n.①附件，附属物
【例句】I bought electric drill with a range of different attachments.
我买了一个带有各种配件的电钻。
②喜爱，依恋
【例句】When in a foreign country,we feel a strong attachment to one's family.
当我们身处异国他乡时，会十分恋家。
attain[ə'tein]
vt.（长期努力后）获得，达到
【例句】This year our business attained the target of$50,000.
今年我们的业务达成了50000美元的目标。
attainable[ə'teinəbl]
a.可达到的；可获得的
【例句】These objectives are certainly attainable.
这些目标一定可以达到。
attainment[ə'teinmənt]
n.①达到，完成
【例句】The attainment of her ambitions was still a dream.
她要实现抱负仍是一种梦想。
②成就，造诣
【例句】He is a scholar of the highest attainments.
他是一位造诣极高的学者。
attend[ə'tend]
v.①参加，出席，到场
【例句】They had a quiet wedding only a few friends attended it.
他们的婚礼静悄悄的，只有几个朋友参加。
②看护，照料
【例句】Dr.Smith attended her in hospital.
史密斯医生在医院里给她治病。
③注意，专心
【例句】Are you attending to what is being said?
你有没有注意听别人讲的话？
④陪伴；伴随……而至
【例句】On his deathbed the General was attended by several doctors.
将军的病床旁有几位医生陪伴着。
attend to处理；照顾；专心于
【例句】Attend to your work and stop talking.
专心工作，不要说话。
attendant[ə'tendənt]
n.①（公共场所的）服务员
【例句】The museum attendants are well-mannered.
博物馆的服务员非常有礼貌。
②侍从
【例句】They are the queen's attendants.
她们是女王的侍从。
a.伴随的，随之而来的
【例句】One of the problems attendant on high-pressure work is lack of sleep.
高压力工作的问题之一就是睡眠不足。
attribute[ə'tribju:t]
v.（to）归因于，认为是……的结果
【例句】She attributes her success to hard work and a bit of luck.
她认为她的成功是由于勤奋加上一点儿运气而得来的。
n.特性，特质，属性
【例句】Patience is one of the most important attributes in a teacher.
当教师最重要的一个品性就是要有耐心。
attributable[ə'tribjutəbl]
a.可归因于；可能由于
【例句】Is this painting attributable to Miche-langelo?
这幅画是米开朗琪罗画的吗？
auction['ɔ:kʃən]
n.拍卖
【例句】The house will be sold by auction.
这所房子将要拍卖。
v.拍卖
【例句】The army is auctioning off a lot of old equipment.
军队正在把大量旧装备拍卖掉。
audit['ɔ:dit]
v.①检查（账目），审计
【例句】The yearly audit is going on.
年度审计正在进行。
②旁听（大学课程）
【例句】He audited classes at Tsinghua University.
他在清华大学旁听课程。
auditorium[,ɔ:di'tɔ:riəm]
n.①（剧院、音乐厅等的）听众席，观众席
【例句】Thundreous applause broke out from the auditorium.
观众席上爆发出雷鸣般的掌声。
②礼堂，会堂
【例句】The usher opens the auditorium doors for the students.
招待员为学生们打开了大礼堂的门。
augment[ɔ:g'ment]
v.增大，增值
【例句】He augments his income by writing reviews.
他靠写书评来多赚些钱。
authentic[ɔ:'θentik]
a.①真迹的，真的
【例句】Is that an authentic ancient calligraphy,or a modern copy?
那是古代书法的真迹，还是现代的仿制品？
②可靠的，确实的
【例句】The witness provided an authentic testi-mony.
证人提供了一份可靠的证词。
authenticity[,ɔ:θen'tisəti]
n.真实性；确实性
【例句】The authenticity of the manuscript is beyond doubt.
手稿的真实性是毋庸置疑的。
authority[ɔ:'θɔriti]
n.①权力，权威
【例句】The leader must be a person of authority.
领袖必须是有权威的人。
②（常用复）当权者；当局
【例句】The health authorities are investigating the matter.
卫生当局正调查这件事。
authoritative[ɔ:'θɔrətətiv]
a.①专断的；权威式的
【例句】He always speaks with an authoritative tone of voice.
他说话时总带着权威式的口吻。
②权威性的
【例句】This information came from an authori-tative source.
该消息来自权威渠道。
authorization[,ɔ:θərai'zeiʃən]
n.授权，许可
【例句】Children may not leave the building without the authorization of the principal.
没有校长的许可，孩子们不能离开这栋楼。
authorize['ɔ:θəraiz]
v.授权，批准，许可
【例句】I have authorized him to act for me while I am away.
我已经委托他当我不在的时候代我处理。
automatic[,ɔ:tə'mætik]
a.①（机器）自动（化）的
【例句】I recently bought an automatic washing-machine.
我最近买了一台全自动洗衣机。
②无意识的，机械式的
【例句】For most of us breathing is automatic.
我们大多数人的呼吸都是无意识的。
automation[,ɔ:tə'meiʃən]
n.自动化
【例句】Automation will mean the loss of many jobs in this factory.
自动化将意味着这个工厂要减少许多工作职位。
autonomy[ɔ:'tɔnəmi]
n.自治，自治权
【例句】Branch managers have full autonomy in their own areas.
分支机构的经理在其管辖范围内拥有充分的自主权。
autonomous[ɔ:'tɔnəməs]
a.自治的，有自治权的
【例句】He comes from Ningxia Autonomous Region.
他来自宁夏回族自治区。
auxiliary[ɔ:g'ziljəri]
a.辅助的，补充的
【例句】Plenty of auxiliary medical equipment is needed for the rescue work.
救援工作需要大量的辅助医疗设备。
avail[ə'veil]
v.（一般用于疑问句和否定句）有益于，有助
于
【例句】It avails nothing to complain.
抱怨是没有用的。
n.效用，好处
【例句】The doctors tried everything to keep him alive but to no avail.
医生们曾竭尽全力抢救他的生命，但却徒劳无功。
avail oneself of 利用
【例句】You must avail yourself of every oppor-tunity to speak English.
你要利用一切机会说英语。
available[ə'veiləbəl]
a.①可获得的；可用的
【例句】You will be informed when the book becomes available.
这本书有货时就通知你。
②有空的
【例句】The Prime Minister was not available for comment.
首相无暇做出评论。
average['ævəridʒ]
n.①平均数
【例句】The average of 4,5 and 9 is 6.
4、5、9三个数的平均数是6。
②平均水平，一般标准
【例句】His school work is well above average.
他的学习成绩在平均水平以上。
a.①平均数的
【例句】The average temperature in Oxford last month was 18℃.
牛津上月的平均气温是18℃。
②平常的，普通的
【例句】He is only a child of average intelligence.
他只是一个智力一般的儿童。
v.平均为
【例句】The rainfall averages 36 inches a year.
年降雨量平均为36英寸。
avert[ə'və:t]
v.①防止，避免
【例句】He managed to avert suspicion.
他设法避嫌。
②转移（视线、注意力等）
【例句】He averted his gaze from the terrible sight.
他把目光从可怕的场面中移开。
award[ə'wɔ:d]
vt.给予，授予
【例句】She was awarded a medal for bravery.
她因勇敢而获得奖章。
n.奖，奖赏，奖金
【例句】She showed us the athletics awards she had won.
她给我们看她赢得的体育运动奖。
awe[ɔ:]
n.敬畏，惊惧
【例句】My brother was much older and cleverer than me so I always held him in awe.
我哥哥比我大得多，也比我聪明得多，所以我始终对他怀有敬畏之心。
v.使敬畏，使畏惧
【例句】They were awed into silence by the sternness of her voice.
她严厉的声音把他们吓得鸦雀无声了。
awesome[ɔ:səm]
a.①令人敬畏的，令人惊惧的
【例句】His strength was awesome.
他的力量大得吓人。
②很好的
【例句】Their last concert was really awesome.
他们上次的音乐会真的很棒。
awful['ɔ:ful]
a.①糟糕的，可怕的
【例句】The plight of starving people is too awful to think about.
饥民的困境糟糕得不敢想象。
②非常的，很大的
【例句】I'm in an awful hurry to get to the bank.
我正急着去银行。
awkward['ɔ:kwəd]
a.①笨拙的，不灵活的
【例句】I was always an awkward dancer.
我跳舞一向是笨手笨脚的。
②难用的，不便操作的
【例句】It's an awkward door you have to bend down to go through it.
这扇门很不方便，得弯着腰才能过去。
③尴尬的，为难的；棘手的
【例句】I realized they wanted to be alone to-gether so I felt very awkward.
我意识到了他们想要单独在一起，所以觉得很尴尬。