1、练口语，记单词 （四级）A: Youre going to abandon me, just like that?B: Im sorry, but Ive got an important job to do.abandon vt. 1.离弃，丢弃；2.遗弃，抛弃；3.放弃abandon oneself to 沉溺于with abandon 1.放任地，放纵地； 2.纵情地 A: I think its important that all people have the ability to read.B: I agree with you, but thats easier said th
2、an done.ability n. 1.能力，本领；2.才能，才智to the best of ones ability 尽自己最大努力A: How many passengers are there aboard the ship?B: Seventy-six, I think.aboard prep. 在（船、飞机、车）上，上（船、飞机、车）ad. 在船（或飞机、车）上，上船（或飞机、车）A: Are you planning on studying abroad?B: Id like to, but Im not sure if Ill have enough money.abroad
3、 ad. 1.到国外，在国外； 2.在传播，在流传A: I noticed your absence in class this morning.B: Im sorry, I overslept.absence n. 1.缺席，不在；2.缺席的时间，外出期；3.缺乏，不存在A: I cant believe the boss was absent from todays meeting.B: Neither can I .absent a. 1.缺席的，不在场的；2. 缺乏的，不存在的； 3.心不在焉的，出神的A: We have absolute proof that you committ
4、ed the crime.B: Thats absolutely ridiculous!absolute a. 1.十足的，道地的；2. 绝对的，完全的； 3.不受任何限制（或约束）的A: This paper absorbs water so quickly!B: Yes, its great for cleaning up spills.absorb vt. 1.吸收；2.吸引的注意，使全神贯注；3.把并入，同化A: Why arent you doing well in the class?B: The material is so abstract that I have troubl
5、e understanding it.abstract a. 1.抽象的；2.抽象派的n. 1.摘要，梗概；2.抽象派艺术作品vt. 1.做的摘要；2.提取，抽取in the abstract 抽象地，在理论上A: Labor is an abundant resource here.B: One of many abundant resources, Id like to point out.abundant a. 1.大量的，充足的；2. （in）丰富的，富裕的A: I hate to see the abuse of animals.B: It makes me sick.abuse n
6、. 1.滥用，妄用； 2.虐待，伤害； 3.辱骂，毁谤vt. 1.滥用，妄用； 2.虐待，伤害； 3.辱骂，毁谤A: I really dislike reading academic books.B: That may be so, but reading them is an important way to expand your knowledge.academic a. 1.学校的，学院的；2. 学术的； 3.纯理论的，不切实际的n. 大学教师A: The academy is an important part of the education system.B: I couldn
7、t agree with you more.academy n. 1.研究院，学会；2.（中等以上）专门学校A: Look how fast that car can accelerate!B: Ive never seen anything like it .accelerate v. （使）加快，（使）增速A: Im sorry, Im having a little trouble understanding your accent.B:Ill try to speak more clearly.accent n. 1.口音，腔调； 2.重音，重音符号vt. 重读A: Hows work
8、?B: I feel like Im finally gaining my co-workers acceptance.acceptance n. 1.接受，接纳；2.赞同，承认；3.容忍 A: I wish I had access to the public library.B: its easy! Just go and get a card.accessn. 1.通道，入口；2.接近，进入；接近（或进入、享用）的机会vt. 存取（计算机文件）A: How did you two meet?B:To tell you the truth, it was completely accide
9、ntal.accidentala. 意外的，偶然（发生）的A: What sort of accommodation can you supply for me?B: Weve got a beautiful two-room double with a bath an shower.accommodation n. 常 pl. 住处，膳宿A: Would you be willing to accompany me to the party tonight?B: Sure , Id love to .accompanyvt. 1.陪伴，陪同；2.伴随，和一起发生；3.为伴奏（或伴唱）A: W
10、hat kind of job do you think I should get?B: It all depends on what you want to accomplish in your life.accomplishvt. 达到（目的），完成（任务），实现（计划、诺言等）A: The numbers in this table dont seem to be in accord with reality.B: I know, but these are the figures that we came up with.accordn. 1.一致，符合；2.（尤指国与国之间的）谅解，
11、协议vi. （with）相符合，相一致，相和谐vt. 授予，赠与，给予of ones own accord 出于自愿，主动地in accord with 与一致，与 相符合with one accord 一致地，一致同意地A: Why didnt you sign the contract?B: Because that companys behavior is not in accordance with international law.accordancen. 一致，和谐，符合in accordance with 与一致，依照，根据A: When should I make my pr
12、esence known?B: Wait for my instructions and then proceed accordinglyaccordinglyad. 1.照着，相应地； 2.因此，所以，于是A: Why are you holding me in this jail cell?B: Wed like to hear your account of the events of last night.accountn. 1.记述，描述，报告；2.帐，帐户；3.解释，说明vi. 1.（for）说明 的原因，是 的原因；2.（在数量、比例方面）占of no account 不重要的o
13、n account of 为了的缘故，因为，由于on no account 绝不，绝对不take account of 考虑到，顾及，体谅takeinto account 见 take account of ：考虑到，顾及，体谅A: My accountant thinks she can save me lots of money on my taxes this year.B: That sounds great!accountant n. 会计人员，会计师A: You shouldnt let the dirty dishes accumulate in the sick!B: I kn
14、ow, I should wash them right away.accumulatevt. 堆积，积累，积聚vi. 累积，聚积A: When shooting a gun, accuracy is very important.B: You only need to tell me that once.accuracyn. 准确（性），精确（性）A: If the weathermans predictions are accurate, it should rain tomarrow.B: I hope not. Then wed have to reschedule our baseb
15、all game.accuratea. 1.正确无误的；2. 准确的，精确的A: How dare you accuse me of stealing your computer?B: Im sorry, but you were the only one who had access to it.accusevt. 指控，控告，指责A: Im not really accustomed to the style of the new boss.B: Itll take us al some time to get used to the change.accustomeda. 1. (to)
16、习惯于的，适应了的；2. 通常的，惯常的 A: The new testing system rewards students based on achievementB: Well, what was the old system like?achievementn. 1.成就，成绩；2.达到，完成，实现A: Be careful! This acid can burn through your skin!B: Maybe I should wear gloves.acidn. 酸，酸性物质a. 1.酸的，酸味的；2. 尖刻的，刻薄的A: Im so embarrassed that I d
17、ont know what to do.B: You should just acknowledge your mistake and move on.acknowledgevt. 1.承认，承认的权威（或主张）；2.告知收到，确认；3.对表示谢忱，报偿A: Was that your girlfriend?B: No, were not even good friend. Shes really just an acquaitance acquaintancen. 1.相识的人，熟人；2.认识，相识，了解A: What do you think is the best way to acqu
18、ire knowledge about fishing?B: Go fishing!acquirevt. 1.取得，获得；2.学到A: The acquisition of wealth should not be the only goal of your life.B: I know, but I still would have liked to have gotten a raise.acquisitionn. 1.取得，获得，习得；2.获得物，增添的人（或物）A: How many acres of land are you hoping to bay?B: Anywhere bet
19、ween ten and twenty.acren. 英亩A: If you really like the girl, then you should take action B: But I get nervous every time I talk to her .actionn. 1.行动，行动过程；2.已做的事，行为；3.作用；4.情节out of action 不（再）起作用，不（再）运转A: What would you say is your favorite activity ?B: Id have to say bowling.acrivityn. 1.活动，行动；2.活跃
20、，活力A: Why do you think he is so successful?B: His acute sense of reason puts him a level above everyone else.acutea. 1.严重的，激烈的；2. 敏锐的； 3.（疾病）急性的；4. 尖的，锐的A: That is the silliest ad I have every seen!B: Why would anyone want to buy that product?adn. 见 advertisementA: If you want to survive in this bus
21、iness, youve got to learn to how to adaptB: Im doing the best I can.adaptvt. 1.使适应，使适合；2.修改，改编vi. (to) 适应A: How are you going to have room for the new baby?B: Were going to build an addition onto our house.additionn. 1.加，加法；2.增加的人（或物）in addition 另外，加之in addition to 除之外（还）A: Do you have any additiona
22、l questions?B: No, thanks, youve answered them all.additionala. 添加的，额外的，另外的A: If we cant find adequate housing in the city, were going to have to move to another state.B: That would really be a pit.adequatea. 1.充足的，足够的；2. 适当的，胜任的A: How was the concert?B: I dont know if I can even find the right adje
23、ctive to describe it!adjectiven. 形容词A: Im sure its just a matter of time before you find a job.B: Maybe I need to adjust my attitudeadjustvt. 1.校正，校准，调节；2.调节，改变以适应vi. （to） 适应A: Ive just about had it with the administration !B: Really? Whats the problem?administrationn. 1.管理，经营，支配；2.管理部门，行政机关，政府；3.实行
24、，执行A: I applied to six school, and got four offers of admission .B: Congratulations!admissionn. 1.准许进入，准许加入；2.入场费，入场券；3.承认，供认A: I think maybe we should adopt a child.B: Im not sure if we can afford it.adoptvt. 1.收养；2.采取，采纳，采用；3.正式通过，批准 A: Sometimes I get tired of being an adult. And want to just pla
25、y like a child.B: I think we all feel that way sometimes.adultn. 成年人（或动物）a. 1.成年的，充分长成的；2. 成年人的，适宜于成年人的A: Are you going to sign up for the advanced course, or the beginner one?B: I think I might sign up for the intermediate course.advanceda. 1.超前的，先进的；2. 高级的，高等的； 3.年迈的，后阶段的A: Why did your team lose
26、the game?B: They had a big advantage over us, being so much taller.advantagen. 1.优点，有利条件，有利因素；2.利益，好处take advantage of 利用，占 的便宜to advantage 有力地，使优点突出地A: Do you know what an adverb is ?B: I think I remember from school that it is usually a word that modifies a verb.adverbn. 副词A: If we want our magazi
27、ne to be successful, we need to find advertisers.B: But who would want to advertise I a magazine about potatoes?advertisevt. 1.为做广告，宣传；2.（在报刊，电视，广播等中）公告，告布vi. 登广告，做广告，登公告A: Its imperative that we build our brand name.B: Well, if we want to do that, were going to need a killer advertisement.advertise
28、mentn. 1.广告，公告，启事；2.广告活动，宣传A: Ive decided to quit my job.B: I really dont think thats an advisable course of action.advisablea. 可取的，适当的，明智的A: What did the doctor say?B: She advocated that I quit smoking.advocatevt. 拥护，提倡，主张n. 1.拥护者，提倡者；2.辩护者，律师A: Its important to remember that your own actions affec
29、t the lives of others.B: Thanks for reminding me.affectv. 影响A: Why do you think he s angry all the time?B: Maybe his mother didnt show him enough affection when he was a child.affectionn. 喜爱，感情，爱慕之情A: So, you went to the concert. Then what?B: Afterwards, he drove me home and kissed me goodnight.afte
30、rward(s) ad. 以后，过后，后来A: Do you know of a good travel agency?B: We were very happy with the one that organized our trip to the Bahamasagencyn. 1.代理行，经销处；2.（政府等的）专业行政部门A: Would you mind helping me plan the agenda for tomorrows meeting?B: Sure, no problem.agendan. 议事日程A: What do you do for a living?B:
31、Ive been a real estate agent for the past 15 years.agentn. 1.代理人，代理商，经纪人；2.政府特工人员，政府代表；3.动因，原因；4.剂A: Why didnt you hire the candidate from Michigan?B: I was really turned off by his aggressive manner.aggressivea. 侵犯的，侵略的，挑衅的；2.敢作敢为的，有进取心的A: This software has been a great aid in completing my homewor
32、k.B: Its amazing what computers can do.aidn. 1.帮助，援助，救助；2.助手，辅助物，辅助手段vt. 帮助，援助，救助A: Before boarding the aircraft, remember to remove anything sharp from your luggage.B: Dont worry, Ill remember.aircraftn. 飞机，航空器A: Do you prefer to fly small airlines or large ones?B: I fly whichever will sell me the
33、cheapest ticket.airlinen. 常 pl. 航空公司A: Im worried that my sickness will become serious.B: Relax. A minor sore throat is no cause for alarm. alarmn. 1.惊恐，忧虑；2.警钟，报警器，闹钟；3.报警vt. 使惊恐，使担心 A: Can I get you a beer?B: No thanks. If I drink too much alcohol, my face turns red.alcoholn. 含酒精的饮料，酒精A: Be sure t
34、o stay alert when youre walking alone at night.B: Ill be fine. Ive lived in the city all of my life.alerta. 警觉的，留神的，注意的vt. 1.向报警，使警惕；2.使认识到，使意识到n. 1.警戒（状态），戒备（状态）；2.警报on the alert 警戒着，随时准备着，密切注意着A: You two look almost exactly alike!B: Well, were twins.alikea. 同样的，相象的ad. 1.一样地，相似地； 2.同样程度地A: Exactly
35、how is an alliance with their company in our best interests?B: The chief advantage is that we can consolidate our production lines.alliancen. 结盟，联盟A: Why should I give you a raise in your allowance?B: Because I do more chores now than I used to .allowancen. 津贴，补贴，零用钱make allowance(s) for 1.考虑到，顾及；2.
36、体谅，原谅A: Theyve been our allies for fifteen years, and I think we should help themB: But sometimes youve got to abandon a sinking ship.allyn. 1.同盟国，同盟者；2.支持者v. （使）结盟，（使）联合A: How do I get to the bank?B: Just follow the road that runs alongside the river.alongsidead. 在旁边，沿着边，并排地prep. 1.在旁边，沿着的边；2.和在一起A
37、: How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?B: Five, I think.alphabetn. 字母表A: Im trying to find a way to alter my image.B: You could start by cutting your hair.alterv. 改变，改动，变更A: Isnt there an alternative to moving to another country?B: Not if we want to survive financially.alternativea. 1.两
38、者择一的，供选择的，供替代的n. 1.取舍，抉择，供选择的东西；2.选择的自由，选择的余地A: Im having a strong reaction to the high altitude of the mountain.B: Rest for a few days, and Im sure youll be fine.altituden. 1.高度，海拔；2.pl. 高处，高地A: What are you going to do with all of those aluminum cans?B: Recycle them.aluminium = aluminumn. 铝A: You
39、are quite the golfer!B: Im just an amateur, but I try to practice a lot.amateurn. 1.业余爱好者，业余运动员；2.外行，粗通某一行的人a. 1.业余爱好的，业余（身份）的A: This magician were going to see will amaze you with some of his tricks.B: Well see. Im not easily amazed.amazevt. 使大为惊奇，惊愕A: When you go abroad, you should remember that y
40、oure acting as an ambassador for your county.B: Im not so sure about that. As far as Im concerned, Im just representing myself.ambassadorn. 大使，使节，派驻国际组织的代表A: I wish I still had the ambition of my youth.B: I like you just the way you are.ambitionn. 1.抱负，雄心，野心；2.企望得到的东西A: If the ambulance had gotten h
41、ere earlier, his life might have been saved.B: Now is not the time to place blame.ambulancen. 救护车A: I really hate him.B: Amid all of the things you hate about him, he must have at least some qualities that you find endearing.amidprep. 在中间，在之中，被 围绕A: Whats the best way to lose weight?B: Just remember
42、 that what you eat is more important than the amount you eat.amountn. 1.量，数量，数额；2.总额，总数vi. 1.（to）合计，共计；2.（在意义、价值面）等同，接近 A: I was just trying to amuse you .B: Well, I didnt think it was funny.amusevt. 1.逗乐，逗笑；2.给提供娱乐（或消遣）A: What do you think about the countrys economic situation?B: Id really need to
43、do some further analysis before I could give you an answer on that.analysisn. 分析，分析报告A: If you had properly analyzed the situation a year ago, you might not be bankrupt today.B: Thanks for the advice, but it comes a little too late.analyse = analyzevt. 分析，细察，细查A: Where were your ancestors from?B: Th
44、ey were from various different countries in Europe.ancestorn. 1.祖宗，祖先；2.原型，先驱A: Youve really been an anchor for me during this past year of hardship, and I want to say think you .B: Its been my pleasure.anchorn. 1.锚；2.给人安全感之物（或人）vt. 1.抛（锚），泊（船）；2.把系住，使固定；3.担任（电视节目等的）主持人vi. 1.抛锚，停泊；2. 固定，扎根A: Your ca
45、r really looks ancient .B: Well, at least it still runs.ancienta. 1.古代的，古老的；2. 年老的，看上去很老的A: I just cant figure out how to save my marriage.B: Maybe you should try looking at the situation from a different angle .anglen. 1.角，角度；2.观点，立场vt. 1.把放置成一个角度；2.使（新闻、报道等）带上倾向性angle for 谋取，猎取A: Why did you have
46、to sit the game out.B: I twisted my ankle in practice.anklen. 踝，踝关节A: Do you think what today is .B: Its our 50th wedding anniversary .anniversaryn. 周年纪念（日）A: Do you mind if I chew gum?B: Actually its really starting to annoy me.annoyvt. 1.使恼怒，使烦恼；2.打扰，干扰A: Are you going to go to Peters annual barbe
47、que?B: This year Ive got to stay home with the kids.annuala. 每年的，年度的，一年一次的n. 1.年报，年刊，年鉴；2.一年生的植物A: I am so sick of having ants in the kitchen.B: Maybe you should call the exterminator.antn. 蚂蚁A: I wish I could anticipate when its going to rain.B: Why dont you just watch the weather report on the new
48、s?anticipatevt. 1.预期，期望，预料；2.先于行动，提前使用A: This type of antique pot is very expensive.B: Well, then I dont think I can afford it.antiquea. 古时的，古老的n. 古物，古玩，古董A: Whenever I have a math test, I have trouble controlling my anxiety. B: Everybodys nervous-you need to learn how to relax.anxietyn. 1.焦虑，挂虑；2.渴
49、望，热望A: Anyhow , youre just as smart as he is .B: I know that , but I still feel inferior sometimes.anyhowad. 1.不管怎么说，无论如何，至少：2.不论用何种方法，无论从什么角度；3.随随便便地，杂乱无章地A: You really shouldnt have fallen asleep during the lecture.B: Why not? I didnt care what he was talking about anyway .anywayad. 1.不管怎么说，无论如何，至少：2.不论用何种方法，无论从什么角度A: Do you think it will be hard to be apart for so long?B: Not as long as we remember that we love each other.apartad. 1.空间、时间方面成距离，相间
