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Word List 04

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词根/词缀

含义

例词及释义

arbitr

判断

arbitrary adj. 专断的

soci

结交;同伴

associative adj. 联想的

arithm

计算

arithmetic n. 算术

tent

伸展

attentive adj. 注意的

rog

要求

arrogant adj. 傲慢的

tract

attract vt. 吸引

arti

技巧

artifact n. 人工制品

auc

增加

auction n./v. 拍卖

sent

感觉

assent n./vi. 同意

audit

auditory adj. 听觉的

approximate [əˈprɑːksɪmət] & [əˈprɑːksɪmeɪt]

adj. 大约的,近似的 (about) v. 接近,近似 (close to)

词根记忆:ap(表加强)+proxim(接近)+ate(表动词)→接近

The Greeks first calculated the approximate distance around the circumference of the Earth. 希腊人首先计算出了地球圆周的大概距离。

approximately( adv. 近似地,大约);approximation( n. 接近;近似值)

proximity( n. 接近,邻近)

approximation [əˌprɑːksɪˈmeɪʃn]

n. 接近;近似值

来自approximate( v. 接近)

I think what the professor said in class is an approximation of my idea. 我觉得教授在课堂上讲的和我的想法很接近。

aptitude [ˈæptɪtjuːd]

n. 适合,恰当;天资,才能,资质

词根记忆:apt(能力)+itude(表名词,状态)→才能

Ted has an aptitude for languages, for he can speak six languages. 泰德有语言天赋,他能说六国语言。

attitude( n. 态度)

aquarium [əˈkweriəm]

n. 养鱼缸;水族馆

词根记忆:aqu(水)+arium(表场名词,场所)→水族馆

It was estimated that in 1999 over nine million U.S. households owned an aquarium . 据估计,1999年美国有900多万家庭拥有养鱼缸。

aquatic [əˈkwɑːtɪk]

adj. 水生的;水上的 (marine)

词根记忆:aqu(水)+atic→水生的;水上的

Most aquatic animals breathe by means of gills. 大多数水生动物都用鳃呼吸。

aquifer [ˈækwɪfər]

n. 含水土层

词根记忆:aqui(=aqua 水)+fer(带来)→带来水的地方→含水土层

An aquifer is an underground layer of rock or sediment that has pores or holes in it. 含水土层处于地下,是多孔洞的岩石或沉积物层。

arable [ˈærəbl]

adj. 可耕作的,适于耕作的 n. 可耕地

词根记忆:ar(犁地)+able(可…的)→可耕作的

There will be no more arable land, if people cut trees in a destructive manner. 如果人类毁灭性地砍伐树木,就不会有更多的耕地了。

arbitrary [ˈɑːrbətreri]

adj. 任意的 (random) ;专制的,专断的

词根记忆:arbitr(判断)+ary(…的)→(随意)判断的→专断的

arbitrary character 反复无常的性格;arbitrary decision 武断的决定

In the US, some people argue that a ban on some types of medicine is arbitrary . 在美国,一些人认为禁止某些类型的药物的决定是专断的。

arboreal [ɑːrˈbɔːriəl]

adj. 树栖的 (tree-dwelling) ;树木的 (treelike)

词根记忆:arbor(树)+eal(…的)→树木的

Plant-ants, like most other arboreal ants, protect their host plants from defoliators. 与其他大多数树栖蚂蚁一样,生活于植物上的蚂蚁也保护着它们的寄主植物免受食叶害虫的侵袭。

archaeology [ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi]

n. 考古学

词根记忆:archae(古老的)+ology(…学)→考古学

The purpose of archaeology is to learn more about past societies and the development of the human race. 考古学旨在进一步了解过去社会以及人类的演化。

archaeological( adj. 考古学上的);archaeologist( n. 考古学家)

architect [ˈɑːrkɪtekt]

n. 建筑师;设计师,缔造者

词根记忆:archi(弓)+tect(遮蔽)→弓形遮蔽物的制造者→建筑师

He was one of the principal architects of the revolution. 他是那次革命的主要发动者之一。

architecture( n. 建筑学;建筑风格;结构);architectural( adj. 建筑学的;建筑方面的)

archive [ˈɑːrkaɪv]

n. 档案室 vt. 存档

This letter has been found accidentally in the archive . 这封信是在档案室里偶然发现的。

ardent [ˈɑːrdnt]

adj. 热心的,热情洋溢的 (enthusiastic, ardent)

词根记忆:ard(燃烧)+ent(具有…性质的)→像火一样燃烧的→热情洋溢的

Christina was extremely ardent in her admiration for the professor. 克里斯蒂娜对她的教授崇拜得五体投地。

impassive( adj. 无动于衷的,无感情的,冷漠的)

arduous [ˈɑːrdʒuəs]

adj. 费力的,艰巨的 (laborious)

词根记忆:ardu(困难)+ous(…的)→费力的,艰巨的

The tasks of the coming year of the market department are very arduous . 未来一年市场部的工作异常艰巨。

argue [ˈɑːrɡjuː]

v. 争论,辩论 (debate) ;主张;说服,劝说

Idealists argue that the representatives needed to control a series of problems in order for the country to survive. 理想主义者认为,代表们需要对一系列问题进行调控以使国家渡过难关。

argument( n. 争论,辩论;论据,论点)

aria [ˈɑːriə]

n. 独唱曲,咏叹调

An aria in music was originally any expressive melody, usually, performed by a singer. 在音乐中,咏叹调最初是指任何形式的抒情曲调,通常由一位歌唱家来表演。

arid [ˈærɪd]

adj. 干旱的 (dry) ;贫瘠的 (barren) ;无趣的

Arid soils are typically alkaline. 贫瘠的土壤往往是碱性的。

aristocratic [əˌrɪstəˈkrætɪk]

adj. 贵族(统治)的,有贵族气派的

词根记忆:aristo(最好的)+crat(统治)+ic(…的)→统治阶级最好的→贵族(统治)的

Most people in the street envy the aristocratic lifestyle. 大多数普通人都羡慕贵族的生活方式。

arithmetic [əˈrɪθmətɪk]

n. 算术

词根记忆:arithm(计算)+et+ic(表名词,…术)→算术

aroma [əˈrəʊmə]

n. 芳香,香味;气氛,氛围

The aroma of fresh pastry came to us from the kitchen. 我们闻到了从厨房飘来的新鲜糕点的香味。

arouse [əˈraʊz]

vt. 唤醒,唤起 (awake) ;激起,引起 (evoke)

词根记忆:a(表加强)+rouse(唤醒;激起)→唤醒;激起

arouse one's anxiety/curiosity/interest 引起某人的不安/好奇/兴趣

Mary is aroused by her clock's alarm at 7 o'clock every morning. 玛丽每天早上7点被闹钟叫醒。

arise( v. 出现,发生)

arrange [əˈreɪndʒ]

v. 布置;安排,筹备 (plan, prepare)

词根记忆:ar(表加强)+range(排列)→有序地排列→安排

Help the man arrange his trip. 帮助此人安排他的行程。

arrangement( n. 布置;安排,筹备)

array [əˈreɪ]

n. 一系列 (series) ;阵列 vt. 布置,排列;部署

联想记忆:ar+ray(光线)→像光线一样→一系列

Glasses of all shapes and sizes were arrayed on the shelves. 架子上整齐地排列着大大小小、各式各样的玻璃杯。

arrest [əˈrest]

n./vt. 逮捕,拘留;阻止;吸引

arrest warrant 逮捕证,逮捕令

The suspect was put under arrest by the police. 犯罪嫌疑人被警察逮捕了。

arrogant [ˈærəɡənt]

adj. 傲慢的,自大的

词根记忆:ar(表加强)+rog(要求)+ant(…的)→向他人要求的→傲慢的,自大的

Maggie is so arrogant that no one wants to make friends with her. 玛吉太傲慢,以至于没人想和她做朋友。

artesian [ɑːrˈtiːʒn]

adj. 自流水的,喷水的

artesian spring 自流泉;artesian well 自流井

Some geographers are interested in artesian spring. 一些地理学家对自流泉很感兴趣。

arthritis [ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs]

n. 关节炎

词根记忆:arthr(连接;关节)+itis(炎症)→关节炎

Some forms of arthritis and rheumatic diseases are known to occur more frequently in women than in men. 女性比男性更经常患某些关节炎和风湿性疾病。

articulate [ɑːrˈtɪkjələt] & [ɑːrˈtɪkjuleɪt]

adj. 善于表达的;口齿清楚的 v. 明确表达,清楚说明 (utter distinctly) ;清晰地吐(字);用关节连接

词根记忆:arti(技巧)+cul(培养)+ate(表动词)→培养表达技巧→明确表达

Some species, such as ants, seem to be very articulate creatures. 一些物种,比如蚂蚁,似乎是非常有表达能力的动物。

artifact [ˈɑːrtɪfækt]

n. 人工制品,手工艺品

词根记忆:arti(技巧)+fact(制作)→用技巧制作的东西→人工制品

Artifacts are contrasted to natural objects; they are products of human actions. 人工制品是与自然物体相对而言的,是人类活动的产物。

artifice [ˈɑːrtɪfɪs]

n. 诡计,奸计;策略

词根记忆:arti(技巧)+fic(做)+e→用技巧来做→诡计;策略

Asking for a sick leave is just an artifice to avoid practicing the violin. 请病假不过是不想练习小提琴的小诡计罢了。

artificial [ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃl]

adj. 人工的,人造的,假的 (synthetic, false) ;矫揉造作的,假装的

词根记忆:arti(技巧)+fic(做)+ial(…的)→做诡计的→矫揉造作的

artificial intelligence 人工智能

Artificial flowers are used for scientific as well as for decorative purposes. 假花既有科学用途,也有装饰用途。

artificially( adv. 人工地;人为地)

artisan [ˈɑːrtəzn]

n. 工匠,手艺人 (workman, craftsman)

词根记忆:artis(=arti 技术)+an(精通…的人)→有技术的人→工匠,手艺人

Artisans were the dominant producers of goods before the Industrial Revolution. 在工业革命发生之前,工匠是物品生产的主力军。

artistic [ɑːrˈtɪstɪk]

adj. 艺术(家)的 (aesthetical) ;富有艺术性的,精美的;有艺术天赋的

We'll see many artistic works depicting the major events of her life. 我们将看到描写她一生主要事件的许多艺术作品。

artistically( adv. 艺术地,艺术上)

artistry( n. 艺术技巧)

ascend [əˈsend]

v. 上升,升高;攀登 (*climb)

词根记忆:a(表加强)+scend(爬)→不断向上爬→攀登

The air became colder as we ascended . 随着我们往上攀登,空气就越来越寒冷了。// He ascended to the peak of sporting achievement. 他达到了运动成就的顶峰。

ascertain [ˌæsərˈteɪn]

vt. 弄清,查明

词根记忆:as(表加强)+certain(确定)→弄清,查明

The famous detective tries to ascertain every case. 那个知名侦探设法将每个案子都查个水落石出。

ascribe [əˈskraɪb]

vt. (to) 把…归于 (attribute) ;归咎于

词根记忆:a(表加强)+scrib(写)+e→把…记在…头上→把…归于

Tradition ascribes these works to a man named Homer. 一直以来人们都认为这些作品是一个叫荷马的人写的。

aspect [ˈæspekt]

n. 方面 (*facet) ;(建筑物的)朝向,方向;外表,外观

We should look at the problem from all aspects . 我们应该全面考虑这个问题。

aspire [əˈspaɪər]

vi. 有志于;热望,向往

词根记忆:a(表加强)+spir(呼吸)+e→看到渴望的东西就呼吸急促→热望

There are many students that aspire to be business leaders one day. 有许多学生向往有一天成为商业领袖。

assail [əˈseɪl]

vt. 抨击,指责;猛攻;困扰

联想记忆:航行(sail)中一再遇到风浪的猛攻(assail)

It was too dark to recognize who assailed me last night. 昨天晚上天太黑了,我认不出攻击我的人。

assailant( n. 攻击者)

assassinate [əˈsæsəneɪt]

vt. 暗杀,行刺;诋毁

联想记忆:ass(蠢人)+ass(蠢人)+in+ate→不停地骂人是蠢人→诋毁

Many activists in this revolution were assassinated by the reactionaries. 这次革命中的许多积极分子被反动派暗杀了。

assemble [əˈsembl]

v. 集合 (gather) ;装配 (fit together)

词根记忆:as(表加强)+sembl(相类似)+e→不断集合类似的东西→集合

When a nest intruder is too large for one individual to handle, nestmates can be quickly assembled by alarm signals. 当鸟巢侵犯者太大,一只鸟无法应付时,报警信号可以迅速聚集巢里的其他成员。

resemble( vt. 像,与…相似)

assembly [əˈsembli]

n. 集会(者);装配,安装;立法机构,议会

assembly line 装配线;assembly room 礼堂

People in the country used to fight for freedom of speech and freedom of assembly . 这个国家的人们过去常常为言论自由和集会自由而斗争。

assent [əˈsent]

n./vi. 同意,赞成

词根记忆:as(表加强)+sent(感觉)→感觉一样→同意

The manager gave his assent to the new project. 经理同意了新的工程项目。

assert [əˈsɜːrt]

vt. 断言,声称 (affirm, declare)

词根记忆:as(表加强)+sert(加入,插入)→强行插入观点→断言,声称

The new generation asserts its own style as the representative of American art. 新一代声称他们自己的风格代表着美国艺术。

assess [əˈses]

vt. 估价;评定

词根记忆:as(表加强)+sess(坐)→坐着观察→评估

Testing students by examinations has been considered an effective way to assess students' abilities. 通过考试来测试学生已经被认为是评估学生能力的有效方法。

asset [ˈæset]

n. 资产,财产;有价值的人(或物);长处,优点 (advantage)

词根记忆:as(表加强)+set(放,放置)→妥善放好→资产,财产

Sometimes a sense of humor is a great asset . 有时幽默感是很大的一笔财富。

assign [əˈsaɪn]

vt. 指派 (*prescribe) ;指定(时间、地点等);分配 (apportion) ;布置(作业)

联想记忆:as+sign(签名)→找那个大牌明星签名的任务指派给你了→指派

That novel she assigned us is so boring. 她指定我们读的小说特别无聊。

assignment( n. 分派的任务;作业)

assimilate [əˈsɪməleɪt]

v. 透彻理解,吸收,消化;(使)同化

词根记忆:as(表加强)+simil(相同)+ate(使…)→(使)同化

Such kinds of foods are assimilated much more easily than others. 这种食物比其他食物更容易吸收。

assimilation( n. 消化,吸收;融合,同化)

assimilation [əˌsɪməˈleɪʃn]

n. 同化;吸收

词根记忆:as(表加强)+simil(相同)+ation→使相同→同化

I felt confusion and fun during my assimilation into foreign culture. 在吸收外国文化的过程中,我感到既困惑又有趣。

assistance [əˈsɪstəns]

n. 帮助,援助 (help, aid)

来自assist( v. 帮助,援助)

A: I'm really having trouble with this calculus course. If I can't start doing better soon, I'm going to have to drop it.

B: Why don't you get some help from the graduate assistance ? That's what it is there for.

A: 微积分课真难。如果不能很快学好,我打算放弃它了。

B: 你为何不从研究生援助会那里寻求帮助呢?为学生提供帮助就是设立援助会的目的啊。

assistant [əˈsɪstənt]

adj. 助理的;副的 n. 助手,助教 (helper, aide)

teaching assistant 助教;personal assistant 私人助理;sales assistant 销售助理

Bob was quickly sacked, and one week later Friedman chose Joe as assistant general manager. 鲍勃很快被开除了,一周之后弗里德曼选择了乔为副总经理。

assist( v. 帮助,援助);assistance( n. 帮助,援助)

tutor( n. 指导教师);professor( n. 教授);instructor( n. 讲师)

associate [əˈsəʊsieɪt] & [əˈsəʊsiət]

v. 结交 (*consort) ;关联 (relate) adj. 副的;合伙的 n. 伙伴 (companion, partner)

词根记忆:as(表加强)+soci(同伴)+ate(做)→成为同伴→结交

I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood. 一闻到烘烤食物的味道,我就会想起自己的童年。

associated( adj. 关联的;联合的);association( n. 协会;联合);associative( adj. 联想的;结合的;关联的)

associative [əˈsəʊsiətɪv]

adj. 联想的;结合的;关联的

词根记忆:as(表加强)+soci(结交;同伴)+ative→联想的;结合的

It is said that associative memory is the basic function of the human brain. 据说联想记忆是人脑的一项基本功能。

assortment [əˈsɔːrtmənt]

n. 分类;各种各样 (mixture)

She was dressed in an odd assortment of clothes. 她穿着奇装异服。

assume [əˈsuːm]

vt. 假定 (premise, suppose) ;承担 (bear)

词根记忆:as(表加强)+sum(拿)+e→承担

I assume everyone here is a sophomore, since this is the Nursing Department second-year physiology course. 我假定在座的各位都是二年级学生,因为这是护理系二年级的生理学课程。

assumption( n. 假定;担任)

presume( v. 假定;认为);consume( vt. 消耗;消费);resume( v. 重新开始;恢复)

assure [əˈʃʊr]

vt. 确保 (guarantee) ;使确信 (convince)

词根记忆:as(表加强)+sure(肯定)→一再肯定→确保

People who're dieting need a variety of foods to assure a constant supply of nutrients their bodies need. 节食的人需要各种食物,以确保身体所需的营养能得到持续供应。

ensure( vt. 保证);insure( vt. 给…保险);secure( adj. 安全的)

asteroid [ˈæstərɔɪd]

n. 小行星

词根记忆:aster(星星)+oid(形状)→小行星

Many asteroids have been placed in groups and families based on their orbital characteristics. 人们根据轨道特征对许多小行星进行分类。

asthma [ˈæzmə]

n. 哮喘(症)

词根记忆:asthm(喘气)+a→哮喘(症)

nasal asthma 鼻性哮喘;mild asthma 轻度哮喘

Now I want to answer a question one of you asked me yesterday about asthma . 现在,我来回答昨天你们有人提出的一个关于哮喘的问题。

astronomical [ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkl]

adj. 天文学的;庞大的

来自astronomy( n. 天文学)

astronomical observation 天文观测

The natural colors of astronomical objects can be captured. 天体的自然颜色是可以捕捉到的。// Most astronomical objects are very remote and the light we receive from them is rather feeble. 大多数天体都非常遥远,我们从它们那里接收到的光非常微弱。

astronomy [əˈstrɑːnəmi]

n. 天文学

词根记忆:astro(星星)+nomy(…学)→研究星星的学科→天文学

The ancient Egyptians had a limited knowledge of astronomy . 古埃及人的天文学知识非常有限。

astronomical( adj. 天文学的;庞大的);astronomer( n. 天文学家)

astute [əˈstuːt]

adj. 机敏的,精明的 (shrewd, judicious)

an astute politician 一位机敏的政治家;an astute investor 一个精明的投资者

It is astute to sell out the stocks just before prices go down. 在股价下跌之前清仓是明智的。

astuteness( n. 机敏,精明)

asymmetrical [ˌeɪsɪˈmetrɪkl]

adj. 不均匀的,不对称的 (unbalanced, uneven)

词根记忆:a(不)+symmetr(y)(对称)+ical(…的)→不对称的

an asymmetrical haircut 不对称发型

Most people's faces are asymmetrical . 大多数人的脸是不对称的。

athlete [ˈæθliːt]

n. 运动员,体育家

词根记忆:athl(比赛)+ete→运动员

The seminar is recommended for coaches and athletes who already have a good working knowledge of hybrid training. 我们向那些在综合训练方面已经具备出色应用知识的教练和运动员推荐这一研究班。

athletic( adj. 运动的;体格健壮的)

atmosphere [ˈætməsfɪr]

n. 大气,大气层;空气 (*air) ;气氛,氛围 (tone)

词根记忆:atmo(空气)+spher(球体)+e→地球周围的气体→大气

There was an atmosphere of mutual trust between them. 他们之间有一种互相信任的气氛。

atmospheric( adj. 大气的,空气的)

atom [ˈætəm]

n. 原子;微粒,微量

Coal contains fewer hydrogen atoms than oil. 煤所含的氢原子比石油的要少。

atomic [əˈtɑːmɪk]

adj. 原子的;原子能的 (nuclear)

来自atom( n. 原子)

atomic energy 原子能

Atoms that have different atomic numbers generally behave differently. 具有不同原子数的原子一般表现也不同。

atrophy [ˈætrəfi]

n. 萎缩(症) (shrinkage)

词根记忆:a(无)+troph(营养)+y(表名词)→没有营养,无法生长→萎缩(症)

There are many diseases and conditions which cause muscular atrophy . 很多疾病和生理状况都会导致肌肉萎缩。

attach [əˈtætʃ]

vt. 连接 (fix, connect) ;依附于 (affix) ;系,贴;认为有(重要性、责任等)

词根记忆:at(表加强)+tach(接触)→接触上→连接;依附于

They attach themselves to the mother's leg. 他们抱着母亲的腿。

attached( adj. 附加的,附属的;爱慕的);attachment( n. 附加装置;依恋)

attain [əˈteɪn]

vt. 达到 (*reach) ;获得 (*achieve, gain)

词根记忆:at(表加强)+tain(拿住)→稳稳拿住→获得

Mango trees grow rapidly and can attain heights of up to 15 meters. 芒果树长得很快,高度可达15米。

attainment( n. 达到;成就)

attempt [əˈtempt]

n./vi. 尝试 (try) ;努力 (strive)

词根记忆:at(表加强)+tempt(诱惑)→尝试;努力

The bird flaps one wing in an apparent attempt to take to the air. 这只鸟扇动着一只翅膀,明显是想飞起来。

contemplate( v. 凝视;考虑);contemporary( n. 同时代的人);tempting( adj. 吸引人的)

attend [əˈtend]

v. 出席 (present) ;照料;专心,注意;陪同

词根记忆:at(表加强)+tend(伸展)→伸展出去→出席

attend the tournament 出席比赛;attend the conference 出席会议

Some of the representatives hadn't planned to attend the international conference. 一些代表没打算参加这次国际会议。

tend( v. 趋向;照顾)

attentive [əˈtentɪv]

adj. 注意的,专心的;关心的

词根记忆:at(表加强)+tent(伸展)+ive(…的)→一再伸长脖子听→注意的,专心的

This is the last French class this year, so I want to be attentive to what the teacher says. 这是今年最后一堂法语课,所以我要专心听讲。

attire [əˈtaɪər]

n. 穿着,服饰 (clothing, dress) vt. 给…穿衣,打扮

联想记忆:at+tire(疲劳)→穿得太多,很累→穿着

We will attire him in fine clothing so he can make a good impression. 我们将给他穿上精美的服饰,好让他给人留下一个好印象。

attic( n. 阁楼,顶楼)

attorney [əˈtɜːrni]

n. 辩护律师;代理人

联想记忆:at(表加强)+torn(转)+ey(表人)→玩转法律的人→辩护律师

When I was six years old, my father was selected as the district attorney . 我六岁时,父亲被选为区检察官。

attract [əˈtrækt]

vt. 吸引 (*lure, *draw)

词根记忆:at(表加强)+tract(拉)→拉过来→吸引

The songs attracted only the young people in the community. 这些歌曲只吸引了社会上的年轻人。

attraction( n. 吸引,诱惑);attractant( n. 引诱物)

attractive [əˈtræktɪv]

adj. 吸引人的,有魅力的 (*tempting, *appealing,*inviting, *intriguing, charming) ;引起注意的

It is selling very well, in part because the packaging is so attractive . 它卖得非常好,部分原因在于包装很吸引人。

attractiveness( n. 魅力,吸引力);unattractive( adj. 不引人注意的)

attribute [ˈætrɪbjuːt] & [əˈtrɪbjuːt]

n. 属性,特征 (*characteristic, trait) vt. 把…归于 (ascribe)

词根记忆:at(表加强)+tribut(给予)+e→把…归于

John has many good attributes that make him eligible for the job. 约翰有很多优点,这使得他能胜任这份工作。// Jane attributed her lateness to the heavy traffic. 简把迟到归咎于交通拥挤。

attribution( n. 归因)

tribute( n. 颂词;贡物);distribute( vt. 分发);contribute( v. 捐助)

auction [ˈɔːkʃn]

n./v. 拍卖

词根记忆:auc(增加)+tion(表名词)→价格增加→拍卖

Auctions are another popular form of occasional trade. 拍卖是临时交易的另一种流行形式。

audible [ˈɔːdəbl]

adj. 听得见的

词根记忆:aud(听)+ible(能…的)→听得见的

I was sitting in the back row of the theater, and the music was barely audible . 我坐在剧院的后排,勉强能听见音乐声。

audience [ˈɔːdiəns]

n. 听众 (listener) ;观众 (spectator) ;读者 (reader)

词根记忆:audi(听)+ence(表名词)→听众

The target audience for this book was mainly women. 这本书的目标读者主要是女性。

inaudible( adj. 听不见的)

audio [ˈɔːdiəʊ]

adj. 音频的 (acoustic) ;声音的 (vocal)

词根记忆:aud(听)+io→声音的

She bought some audio equipment. 她购买了一些音频设备。

audit [ˈɔːdɪt]

vt. 旁听;审计

本身为词根,“听”→旁听

If you audit a course, you don't have to take the tests. 如果你仅是旁听,就不需要参加考试。

audition [ɔːˈdɪʃn]

n. 试音,试演 (rehearsal)

You won't need a text for the audition . 试演时你不需要剧本。

auditorium [ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm]

n. 礼堂 (hall) ;观众席

词根记忆:audit(听)+orium(表名词,场所、地点)→听讲座等的地方→礼堂

No smoking in the auditorium . 礼堂里禁止吸烟。

auditory [ˈɔːdətɔːri]

adj. 耳的;听觉的

词根记忆:audit(听)+ory(…的)→听觉的

The car accident last year hurt the girl's auditory nerves. 去年的那场车祸使女孩的听觉神经受损了。

augment [ɔːɡˈment]

vt. 增加,提高 (increase)

词根记忆:aug(增加)+ment(表名词)→增加

While searching for a way to augment the family income, she began making dolls. 她开始做玩偶,作为增加家庭收入的一种方式。

aurora [ɔːˈrɔːrə]

n. 极光

注意和aurore( adj. 朝霞色的)相区分

Auroras are associated with the solar wind, a flow of ions continuously flowing outward from the Sun. 极光与太阳风有关,太阳风是指太阳不断向外放射的离子组成的一条离子流。

auspicious [ɔːˈspɪʃəs]

adj. 吉兆的;幸运的

词根记忆:au(=avi 鸟)+spic(看)+ious(…的)→看见传说中代表吉兆的青鸟→吉兆的

We are very happy to have an auspicious start to the new year. 我们很高兴新年有个好彩头。 S03tldbLkPS1z8m70iLyzzFR43Js9rXQDv983YOk3SJfscUZq0Hhn7nFlf74f2gi

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