1、1 美国人常用的 1500 个单词 （ 考研资料共享 搜集整理，更多学习资料关注新浪微博 考研资料共享） a or an (1) one; (2) any; (3) each Would you give me a sheet of paper? (1) A triangle has three sides. (2) He comes to see his grandmother once a week. (3) able having the power to do something Are you able to speak English? about (1) almost; (2)
2、of or having a relation to He completed about half of his work. (1) We talk about the weather. (2) above at a higher place His head was above the water. accept to agree to receive Please accept my thanks. accident (1) something that happens by chance or mistake; (2) an unplanned event She was injure
3、d in the accident. (1) We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2) accuse (1) to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; (2) to make a statement against someone Her friend accused her of breaking his heart. (1) The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2) across (1) from
4、side to side; (2) to the other side The box was ten centimeters across. (1) The dog ran across the road. (2) 2 act to do something He acted immediately to stop the fight. activist one who seeks change through action The activist worked hard to change the law. actor someone acting in a play or show T
5、hat actor frightened me. add (1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say more Please add my name to the list. (1) She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2) administration the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime
6、 minister The new administration starts work in January. admit (1) to accept; (2) to express ones guilt or responsibility When was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1) He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2) adult a grown person Only an adult can sign the document. advise to help with
7、 information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision Did you advise him to leave? affect (1)to influence； (2)to produce an effect on A lack of sleep affected the singers performance. (1) Mr. Nutleys belief in my talent greatly affected my life. (2) afraid feeling fear I am afraid of guns. after (1)
8、later; (2)behind 3 She arrived after the lesson started. (1) In the alphabet, B is after A. (2) again (1) another time; (2) as before Sam played the song again. (1) I found my book in the same place again. (2) against (1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something They marched against the war. (1)
9、He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2) age how old a person or thing is The legal age for voting is eighteen. agency an organization that is part of a larger group UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations. aggression (1) an attack against a person or country; (2) the vi
10、olation of a countrys borders The surprise attack was an act of aggression. (1) The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country. (2) ago (1) of time past; (2) before now He was my friend long ago. (1) I saw her two years ago. (2) agree (1) to have the same belief as
11、someone; (2) to be willing to do something We agree about politics. (1) Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2) agriculture farming John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer. aid (1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1) Di
12、d you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2) Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3) 4 aim (1) to point a gun at; (2) a goal or purpose You cannot hit the target if you do not aim the gun. (1) The aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2) air the m
13、ixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe The air is clean in the mountains. air force a military organization using airplanes The air force wants more airplanes and missiles. airplane a vehicle with wings that flies I flew home on an airplane. airport a place whe
14、re airplanes take off and land The airplane landed at the airport in Washington. album a collection of recorded music He recorded the song from an old record album. alcohol a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products The man fell because he drank too
15、 much alcohol. alive (1) having life; (2) not dead The flowers become alive in the spring. (1) The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2) all (1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount She ate all that she wanted. (1) All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2) S
16、he spent all her money for a new car. (3) ally a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose Britain is a military ally of the United States. 5 almost a little less than completely My dog is almost five years old. alone separated from others Some people enjoy eating alone. along near
17、or on We walked along the road. already (1) before now; (2) even now She was already there when we arrived. (1) It is already too late to take the train. (2) also (1) added to; (2) too Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1) She said she also wanted to go home. (2) altho
18、ugh even if it is true that Although he was tired, he kept walking. always (1) at all times; (2) every time This street is always busy. (1) We always study together. (2) ambassador a nations highest diplomatic representative (to another government) Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city. amend
19、 to add to or to change (a proposal or law) The committee refused to amend its proposal. ammunition the bullets or shells fired from guns They could not fight without ammunition. among in or part of (a group) She was among the students who left the school. 6 amount the number, size or weight of anyt
20、hing The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine. anarchy (1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1) Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2) ancestor a family member from the past My ancestors came from Switze
21、rland in 1742. ancient (1) very old; (2) long ago Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1) They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2) and (1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with My dog likes to run and jump. (1) Five and three equal eight. (2) Do you like rice and black bean
22、s? (3) anger a strong emotion against someone or something The protesters voice was full of anger. animal a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat The kangaroo is a strange animal. anniversary a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past When is your wedding ann
23、iversary? announce (1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially Who announced the VOA news last night? (1) The president announced a tax cut. (2) another (1) one more;（ 2） a different one May I have another kiss? (1) Lets do this another way. (2) 7 answer (1) a statement produced by a quest
24、ion; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question That was my final answer. (1) She answered the question with a smile. (2) any one or more of no special kind I do not have any plans to leave town. apologize to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility Do
25、not apologize for someone elses mistake. appeal (1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on somebody for help I have appealed the decision to a higher court. (1) The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2) appear (1) to show oneself;
26、 (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1) The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2) The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3) appoint (1) to name; (2) to choose The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1) The president can appoint a judge
27、 to the new court. (2) approve (1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support The bank approved my loan. (1) I approve of your proposal. (2) archeology the scientific study of past human life and activities He studied archeology in college. area any place or part of it My friend lives in this area. argu
28、e 8 (1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree The President argued for more aid to schools. (1) They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2) George and Al love to argue about politics. (3) arms (1) military equipment; (2) weapons The rebels got most of t
29、heir arms by taking them from soldiers. (1) We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2) army military ground forces The army fights on the ground. around on every side (of) She drove around in her new car. arrest (1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisoner The j
30、udge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1) The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2) arrive to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit. art expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, mu
31、sic, writing or statues Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II. artillery big guns Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town. as (1) equally; (2) when; (3) while The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1) As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch
32、 and saw it was almost five oclock. (2) He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3) ash the part left after something burns Only ashes were left when the fire passed. 9 ask (1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted We ask the teacher questions every day. (1) The candidate asked the p
33、eople for their votes. (2) assist to help The doctor asked the medical student to assist him. astronaut a person who travels in space Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. astronomy the scientific study of stars and the universe I study astronomy because I like to look at s
34、tars. asylum political protection given by a government to a person from another country The refugee asked for political asylum. at (1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1) Look at the bear. (2) We must go home at noon. (3) atmosphere the gases surrounding
35、any star or planet The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide. attach (1) to tie together; (2) to connect Please attach this name card to your coat. (1) He attached himself to our group. (2) attack (1) a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; (2) to start a fight The war started
36、with a rebel attack on government troops at Charleston, South Carolina. (1) Several men attacked him on the street. (2) attempt (1) to work toward something; (2) to try; (3) to make an effort He attempted to change his life one step at a time. (1) Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2
37、) 10 You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3) attend to be present at The president will attend the meeting. automobile (1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car Is a bus an automobile? (1) Who invented the automobile? (2) autumn the time of the year between summe
38、r and winter The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow. average (1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2) common; (3) normal The average of daily high temperatures in Washington in January is zero degrees, Celsius. (1) The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2) John is a
39、n average student. (3) avoid to stay away from Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack. awake not sleeping The storm kept everyone awake for hours. award an honor or prize for an act or service Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award. away not near The old man came from far away, but his home is here now. baby a newly born creature Mary had a baby last night. back (1) the part behind the front; (2) the other way from forward
