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A: You’re going to abandon me, just like that?
B: I’m sorry, but I’ve 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 it’s important that all people have the ability to read.
B: I agree with you, but that’s easier said than done.
ability
n. 1.能力，本领；2.才能，才智
to the best of one’s 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: I’d like to, but I’m not sure if I’ll have enough money.
abroad
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: I’m 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 can’t believe the boss was absent from today’s 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 committed the crime.
B: That’s 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, it’s 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 aren’t you doing well in the class?
B: The material is so abstract that I have trouble 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, I’d 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. 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’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: I’ve never seen anything like it .
accelerate
v. （使）加快，（使）增速
A: I’m sorry, I’m having a little trouble understanding your accent.
B:I’ll try to speak more clearly.
accent
n. 1.口音，腔调； 2.重音，重音符号
vt. 重读
A: How’s work?
B: I feel like I’m finally gaining my co-worker’s 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: it’s easy! Just go and get a card.
access
n. 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 accidental.
accidental
a. 意外的，偶然（发生）的
A: What sort of accommodation can you supply for me?
B: We’ve 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 , I’d love to .
accompany
vt. 1.陪伴，陪同；2.伴随，和…一起发生；3.为…伴奏（或伴唱）
A: What kind of job do you think I should get?
B: It all depends on what you want to accomplish in your life.
accomplish
vt. 达到（目的），完成（任务），实现（计划、诺言等）
A: The numbers in this table don’t seem to be in accord with reality.
B: I know, but these are the figures that we came up with.
accord
n. 1.一致，符合；2.（尤指国与国之间的）谅解，协议
vi. （with）相符合，相一致，相和谐
vt. 授予，赠与，给予
of one’s 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 didn’t you sign the contract?
B: Because that company’s behavior is not in accordance with international law.
accordance
n. 一致，和谐，符合
in accordance with 与…一致，依照，根据
A: When should I make my presence known?
B: Wait for my instructions and then proceed accordingly
accordingly
ad. 1.照着，相应地；2.因此，所以，于是
A: Why are you holding me in this jail cell?
B: We’d like to hear your account of the events of last night.
account
n. 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
on 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
take…into 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 shouldn’t let the dirty dishes accumulate in the sick!
B: I know, I should wash them right away.
accumulate
vt. 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.
accuracy
n. 准确（性），精确（性）
A: If the weatherman’s predictions are accurate, it should rain tomarrow.
B: I hope not. Then we’d have to reschedule our baseball game.
accurate
a. 1.正确无误的；2.准确的，精确的
A: How dare you accuse me of stealing your computer?
B: I’m sorry, but you were the only one who had access to it.
accuse
vt. 指控，控告，指责
A: I’m not really accustomed to the style of the new boss.
B: It’ll take us al some time to get used to the change.
accustomed
a. 1. (to)习惯于…的，适应了的；2. 通常的，惯常的
A: The new testing system rewards students based on achievement
B: Well, what was the old system like?
achievement
n. 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.
acid
n. 酸，酸性物质
a. 1.酸的，酸味的；2.尖刻的，刻薄的
A: I’m so embarrassed that I don’t know what to do.
B: You should just acknowledge your mistake and move on.
acknowledge
vt. 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, we’re not even good friend. She’s really just an acquaitance
acquaintance
n. 1.相识的人，熟人；2.认识，相识，了解
A: What do you think is the best way to acquire knowledge about fishing?
B: Go fishing!
acquire
vt. 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.
acquisition
n. 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 between ten and twenty.
acre
n. 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 .
action
n. 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: I’d have to say bowling.
acrivity
n. 1.活动，行动；2.活跃，活力
A: Why do you think he is so successful?
B: His acute sense of reason puts him a level above everyone else.
acute
a. 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?
ad
n. 见advertisement
A: If you want to survive in this business, you’ve got to learn to how to adapt
B: I’m doing the best I can.
adapt
vt. 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: We’re going to build an addition onto our house.
addition
n. 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 additional questions?
B: No, thanks, you’ve answered them all.
additional
a. 添加的，额外的，另外的
A: If we can’t find adequate housing in the city, we’re going to have to move to another state.
B: That would really be a pit.
adequate
a. 1.充足的，足够的；2.适当的，胜任的
A: How was the concert?
B: I don’t know if I can even find the right adjective to describe it!
adjective
n. 形容词
A: I’m sure it’s just a matter of time before you find a job.
B: Maybe I need to adjust my attitude
adjust
vt. 1.校正，校准，调节；2.调节，改变…以适应
vi. （to） 适应
A: I’ve just about had it with the administration !
B: Really? What’s the problem?
administration
n. 1.管理，经营，支配；2.管理部门，行政机关，政府；3.实行，执行
A: I applied to six school, and got four offers of admission .
B: Congratulations!
admission
n. 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: I’m not sure if we can afford it.
adopt
vt. 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 play like a child.
B: I think we all feel that way sometimes.
adult
n. 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.
advanced
a. 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 the game?
B: They had a big advantage over us, being so much taller.
advantage
n. 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.
adverb
n. 副词
A: If we want our magazine to be successful, we need to find advertisers.
B: But who would want to advertise I a magazine about potatoes?
advertise
vt. 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: It’s imperative that we build our brand name.
B: Well, if we want to do that, we’re going to need a killer advertisement.
advertisement
n. 1.广告，公告，启事；2.广告活动，宣传
A: I’ve decided to quit my job.
B: I really don’t think that’s an advisable course of action.
advisable
a. 可取的，适当的，明智的
A: What did the doctor say?
B: She advocated that I quit smoking.
advocate
vt. 拥护，提倡，主张
n. 1.拥护者，提倡者；2.辩护者，律师
A: It’s important to remember that your own actions affect the lives of others.
B: Thanks for reminding me.
affect
v. 影响
A: Why do you think he ‘s angry all the time?
B: Maybe his mother didn’t show him enough affection when he was a child.
affection
n. 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.
afterward(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 Bahamas
agency
n. 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 tomorrow’s meeting?
B: Sure, no problem.
agenda
n. 议事日程
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I’ve been a real estate agent for the past 15 years.
agent
n. 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 didn’t you hire the candidate from Michigan?
B: I was really turned off by his aggressive manner.
aggressive
a. 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 homework.
B: It’s amazing what computers can do.
aid
n. 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: Don’t worry, I’ll remember.
aircraft
n. 飞机，航空器
A: Do you prefer to fly small airlines or large ones?
B: I fly whichever will sell me the cheapest ticket.
airline
n. [常pl.] 航空公司
A: I’m worried that my sickness will become serious.
B: Relax. A minor sore throat is no cause for alarm.
alarm
n. 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.
alcohol
n. 含酒精的饮料，酒精

A: Be sure to stay alert when you’re walking alone at night.
B: I’ll be fine. I’ve lived in the city all of my life.
alert
a. 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, we’re twins.
alike
a. 同样的，相象的
ad. 1.一样地，相似地；2.同样程度地
A: Exactly how is an alliance with their company in our best interests?
B: The chief advantage is that we can consolidate our production lines.
alliance
n. 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 .
allowance
n. 津贴，补贴，零用钱
make allowance(s) for 1.考虑到，顾及；2.体谅，原谅
A: They’ve been our allies for fifteen years, and I think we should help them
B: But sometimes you’ve got to abandon a sinking ship.
ally
n. 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.
alongside
ad. 在旁边，沿着边，并排地
prep. 1.在…旁边，沿着…的边；2.和…在一起
A: How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?
B: Five, I think.
alphabet
n. 字母表
A: I’m trying to find a way to alter my image.
B: You could start by cutting your hair.
alter
v. 改变，改动，变更
A: Isn’t there an alternative to moving to another country?
B: Not if we want to survive financially.
alternative
a. 1.两者择一的，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: I’m having a strong reaction to the high altitude of the mountain.
B: Rest for a few days, and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
altitude
n. 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 = aluminum
n. 铝
A: You are quite the golfer!
B: I’m just an amateur, but I try to practice a lot.
amateur
n. 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 we’re going to see will amaze you with some of his tricks.
B: We’ll see. I’m not easily amazed.
amaze
vt. 使大为惊奇，惊愕
A: When you go abroad, you should remember that you’re acting as an ambassador for your county.
B: I’m not so sure about that. As far as I’m concerned, I’m just representing myself.
ambassador
n. 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.
ambition
n. 1.抱负，雄心，野心；2.企望得到的东西
A: If the ambulance had gotten here earlier, his life might have been saved.
B: Now is not the time to place blame.
ambulance
n. 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.
amid
prep. 在…中间，在…之中，被…围绕
A: What’s the best way to lose weight?
B: Just remember that what you eat is more important than the amount you eat.
amount
n. 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 didn’t think it was funny.
amuse
vt. 1.逗乐，逗笑；2.给…提供娱乐（或消遣）
A: What do you think about the country’s economic situation?
B: I’d really need to do some further analysis before I could give you an answer on that.
analysis
n. 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 = analyze
vt. 分析，细察，细查
A: Where were your ancestors from?
B: They were from various different countries in Europe.
ancestor
n. 1.祖宗，祖先；2.原型，先驱
A: You’ve really been an anchor for me during this past year of hardship, and I want to say think you .
B: It’s been my pleasure.
anchor
n. 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 car really looks ancient .
B: Well, at least it still runs.
ancient
a. 1.古代的，古老的；2.年老的，看上去很老的
A: I just can’t figure out how to save my marriage.
B: Maybe you should try looking at the situation from a different angle .
angle
n. 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 to sit the game out.
B: I twisted my ankle in practice.
ankle
n. 踝，踝关节
A: Do you think what today is .
B: It’s our 50th wedding anniversary .
anniversary
n. 周年纪念（日）
A: Do you mind if I chew gum?
B: Actually it’s really starting to annoy me.
annoy
vt. 1.使恼怒，使烦恼；2.打扰，干扰
A: Are you going to go to Peter’s annual barbeque?
B: This year I’ve got to stay home with the kids.
annual
a. 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.
ant
n. 蚂蚁
A: I wish I could anticipate when it’s going to rain.
B: Why don’t you just watch the weather report on the news?
anticipate
vt. 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 don’t think I can afford it.
antique
a. 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: Everybody’s nervous-you need to learn how to relax.
anxiety
n. 1.焦虑，挂虑；2.渴望，热望
A: Anyhow , you’re just as smart as he is .
B: I know that , but I still feel inferior sometimes.
anyhow
ad. 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 shouldn’t have fallen asleep during the lecture.
B: Why not? I didn’t care what he was talking about anyway .
anyway
ad. 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.
apart
ad. 1.[空间、时间方面]成距离，相间隔；2.分离，分开
a. 分离的，分隔的
apart from 1.除…之外（别无）；2.除…之外（尚有）
A: What have you been up to for the past few days?
B: I’ve been trying to find an apartment in the city.
apartment
n. 一套公寓房间，房间
A: I think you owe me an apology .
B: What!? You’re the one who parked illegally.
apology
n. 道歉，认错，愧悔
A: Why do you want to a divorce?
B: It’s become quite apparent to me that you don’t care for me anymore.
apparent
n. 1.显然的，明白的，清晰可见的；2.表面上的，貌似（真实）的
A: That type of shoe just doesn’t appeal to me.
B: Say what you want, but I like them.
appeal
n. 1.呼吁，恳求；2.感染力，吸引力；3.申诉，上诉
vi. 1.呼吁，恳求；2.有吸引力，有感染力；3. 上诉，申诉；4.（to）诉诸，诉请裁决（或证实等）
vt. 将…上诉，将…移交上级法院审理
A: Why don’t we just stay home tonight?
B: I feel like we should at least make an appearance at the party.
appearance
n. 1.出现，显露，露面；2.外观，外貌，外表
to all appearances 就外表看来，根据观察推断
A: You don’t seem to have much of an appetite tonight.
B: Well, I had a big lunch.
appetite
n. 1.胃口，食欲；2.欲望
A: Why do you want to be an actor?
B: That’s easy. I crave the applause.
applause
n. 鼓掌，掌声
A: How is your new house coming along?
B: It’s completely furnished, except for the major appliances .
appliance
n. 器具，器械，装置
A: Your example sounds great, but it’s not applicable to the situation
B: I’m afraid I disagree with you on this one.
applicable
a. 1.可应用的，可实施的；2.适当的，合适的
A: Do you think I’ll get the job?
B: Well, you’re certainly not the most qualified applicant , but maybe they’ll hire you based on personality.
applicant
n. 申请人
A: Are you planning on applying for graduate school this year?
B: Not this year, but maybe the next.
apply
vi. 1.申请，请求；2.适用
vt. 1.适用，运用，实施；2.涂，敷，施
A: Who do you think the President should appoint as the new judge?
B: Anybody will be better than the last guy!
appoint
vt. 1.任命，委派；2.约定，确定，指定（时间、地点）
A: I’ve got an appointment at four, but I could meet you for dinner at six.
B: Okay, sounds great.
appointment
n. 1.约会，约定；2.任命，委派；3.委任的职位
A: I really appreciate all of your help.
B: That’s what friends are for.
appreciate
vt. 1.重视，赏识，欣赏；2.为…表示感激；3.（充分）意识到，领会，体会
vi. 增值
A: I really like her, but I’m not sure how to approach her.
B: Just walk up to her!
approach
v. 靠近，接近
n. 1.靠近，接近，临近；2.途径；3.方式，方法
A: Do you think this outfit is appropriate for the party?
B: The invitation said, “wear what you want.”
appropriate
a. 1.适当的，恰当的
vt. 1.私占，侵吞，挪用；2.拨出（款项等）供专用
A: Do you like having your own place?
B: Yes, I love it. I finally feel like I don’t need my mother’s approval .
approval
n. 1.赞成，同意；2.批准，认可
on approval （商品）供试用的，包退包换的
A: You should know that I don’t approve of your dropping out of school.
B: Do you think I care?
approve
vt. 1.赞成，同意；2.批准，核准，对…表示认可
vi. (of )赞成，称许
A: You don’t have to say exactly, just tell me your approximate age.
B: I’m around forty.
approximate
a. 大概的，大约的，近似的
vi. (to) 近似，接近
vt. 1.近似，接近，估计
A: I’m sorry you lost your job.
B: I never thought, after all my years at the company, that they’d dismiss me in such an arbitrary manner.
arbitrary
a. 随意的，任意的；2.专断的，武断的，专制的
A: What’s the first thing you’d do if you were going to build a house?
B: I’d find a good architect , of course.
architect
n. 建筑师，设计师，缔造者
A: I really hate the architecture of that building.
B: Well, to each his own. I kind of like it.
architecture
n. 1.建筑学，建筑术，建筑业；2.建筑式样，建筑风格
A: Look, I really don’t want to argue with you. Just give me the keys.
B: Not if my life depends on it.
argue
v. 争辩，争论，辩论，说服
A: Well, what are you going to do now?
B: To be honest, I never thought this kind of situation would arise .
arise
vt. 产生，出现，发生；2.（from）（由…）引起，（由…）产生，起源于；3.起身，起床
A: If you’re twenty five, and I’m ten years older than you, then how old am I?
B: I’m really bad at arithmetic !
arithmetic
n. 算术
A: If you don’t want to arouse any suspicion, you’d better hide in the closet.
B: Whatever you say.
arouse
vt. 1.引起，激起唤起；2.唤醒
A: Would you like to have your parents arrange your wedding?
F: Frankly, I’d rather do it myself.
arrange
vt. 1.安排，准备，筹备；2.整理，排列，布置
vi. 做安排，做准备，筹划
A: Which hotel will we be staying in?
B: That depends on what arrangements the travel agency has made.
arrangement
n. 1. [常pl.]安排，准备工作；2.整理，排列，布置
A: Since your arrest , do you feel that you’ve reformed?
B: Oh yes, certainly.
arrest
vt. 1.逮捕，拘留，扣留；2.停止，阻止；2.吸引
n. 逮捕，拘留，扣留
A: I’m so glad you’re okay.
B: It’s a good thing I ducked, or the arrow would have gone right through my head!
arrow
n. 1.箭，矢，箭状物；2.箭头符号
A: Would you like a jelly bean?
B: No thanks, I don’t eat anything with artificial coloring.
artificial
a. 1.人工的，人造的，人为的；2.假的，矫揉造作的，模拟的
A: Do you like my painting?
B: Yes, you’re so artistic !
artistic
a. 1.艺术（家）的，美术（家）的；2.富有艺术性的，精美的，精彩的
A: How did you house burn down?
B: We left some hot ashes on the porch, and the whole house caught fire.
ash
n. 1.灰，灰烬；2.[pl.]骨灰，遗骸
A: I can’t figure out how to write the conclusion!
B: Why don’t you put the project aside for a few days, and come back to it later.
aside
ad. 在旁边，到（或向）一边
aside from 1.除…之外（别无）；2.除…之外（尚有）
A: If you just focus on one aspect of the situation, your lecture might be easier to understand.
B: I know that, but I’m afraid I’d lose sight of the big picture.
aspect
n. 1.方面；2.（建筑物的）朝向，方向；3.面貌，外观
A: I’d like to buy this model for my son.
B: I should warn you that it might be too difficult for a child to assemble.
assemble
vi. 集合，聚集
vt. 1.集合，聚集，召集；2.装配
A: Unless the assembly approves the new regulations, we’re out of business.
B: I’ve got my fingers crossed.
assembly
n. 1.立法机构，议会；2.集会，集合，集会的人们；3.组装，装配
A: How would you assess the current state of our marriage?
B: Well, we’ve been through some rocky times, but right now we’re in pretty good shape.
assess
vt. 1.对…进行估价，确定…的数额；2.评价，评论
A: You’ve been a huge asset to the company over the years, but we’ve going to have to let you go.
B: I don’t believe this.
asset
n. 1.有价值的人（或物），优点，长处；2.[常pl.]资产，财产
A: Do you think the teacher will assign homework over the weekend?
B: I don’t see why he wouldn’t.
assign
vt. 1.指派，选派；2.指定（时间、地点等）；3.分配，给予，布置（作业）
A: Have you finished the assignment I gave you?
B: Of course.
assignment
n. 1.（分派的）任务，（指定的）作业；2.分配，指派
A: Let me know if there’s any way I can assist you.
B: Thanks.
assist
n. 帮助，协助
A: If you need assistance , just give a yell.
B: I’m sure I’ll be fine.
assistance
n. 帮助，援助
A: I usually wouldn’t associate you with music, but you just did a great job singing that song.
B: Thanks!
associate
vt. 1.（在思想上）把…联系在一起；2.使联合，结合，使有联系
vi. （with）结交，交往
n. 伙伴，同事，合伙人
a. 副的
A: Before you move in, you need the approval of the Homeowner’s Association .
B: Do you think it will be a problem?
association
n. 1.协会，联盟，社团；2.联合，结合，交往
A: I assume you brought the video?
B: Yes, it’s right here.
assume
vt. 1.假定，假设，臆断，猜想；2.承担，担任，就职；3.呈现，具有，采取
A: I can tell just by looking at him that I won’t like him.
B: You shouldn’t make that sort of assumption about people.
assumption
n. 1.假定，臆断；2.担任，承担
A: I want to assure you that all of our wines are of the highest quality.
B: That’s good to know.
assure
vt. 1.使确信，使放心；2.确保，保证给
A: People today astonish me with their disregard for nature.
B: I guess they’re more concerned with making money than protecting the environment.
astonish
vt. 使惊讶
A: Why didn’t you play soccer with us?
B: I’ve never been much of an athlete .
athlete
n. 运动员，体育家
A: The atmosphere of a room really changes when she walks in.
B: Yes, she certainly has a powerful presence.
atmosphere
n. 1.大气，大气层；2.空气；3.气氛，环境
A: It’s hard to imagine that everything is make up of little tiny atoms.
B: And it’s even harder to imagine that every atom is made up of even smaller particles.
atom
n. 1.原子；2.微粒，微量
A: Atomic energy can help reduce our dependence on oil.
B: But it has dangerous side effects as well.
atomic
a. 1.(关于)原子的；2.原子能的，原子武器的
A: What should I do with my necklace when I’m not wearing it?
B: Why don’t you attach it to your backpack?
attach
vt. 1.系，贴，连接；2.使依恋，使喜爱；3.认为有（重要性，责任等）；4.使附属
A: It’s difficult to attain such a high level of skill.
B: But they say that, with practice, anything is possible.
attain
vt. 达到，获得
A: If you don’t change your attitude , I’m leaving.
B: Go ahead and leave if you want.
attitude
n. 1.态度，看法；2.姿态，姿势
A: My attorney says I should plead guilty.
B: But you didn’t do anything!
attorney
n. 律师，（业务或法律事务上的）代理人
A: I’ve always had an attraction to politics.
B: Maybe you should run for office.
attraction
n. 1.吸引，吸引里，诱惑力；2.具有吸引力的事物（或人）
A: I think you’re very attractive .
B: I think you’re quite ugly.
attractive
a. 吸引的，有吸引力的，引起注意的
A: I attribute his lack of personality to my failure as a parent.
B: Don’t be so hard on yourself.
attribute
vt. (to) 把…归因于，把（过错、责任等）归于
n. 属性，特性
A: Why are you so sad? I thought it was a great show.
B: But half the audience left at intermission!
audience
n. 听众，观众，读者
A: The audio system in my car is nothing to get excited about.
B: At least it puts out sound, which is more than I can say about my car’s system.
audio
a. 听觉的，声音的
A: How do you know the author ?
B: We went to high school together.
author
n. 著作家，作者
A: I hate it when the students challenge my authority .
B: Well, kids will be kids.
authority
n. 1.权力，管辖权；2.[pl.]官方，当局；3.当权者，行政管理机构；4.权威，专家
A: I want to buy an automatic can opener.
B: Why don’t you just open the cans yourself?
automatic
a. 1.自动的；2.不假思索的，无意识的；3.必然的，自然的
n. 自动手枪（或步枪等），有自动装置的汽车
A: That is a fine-looking automobile .
B: Thank you.
automobile
n. 汽车
A: I want to buy some auxiliary speakers to supplement my existing sound system.
B: Do what you want, but I think it’s a waste of money.
auxiliary
a. 1.辅助的，补助的；2.备用的，后备的
A: Do you have any rooms available ?
B: I’m sorry, we’re all booked of tonight.
available
a. 1.现成可使用的，在手边的，可利用的；2.可取得联系的，可得到的
A: I live on 15 Lawn Avenue.
B: Next to the Johnsons?
avenue
n. 林荫道，大街
A: I feel like you’ve been trying to avoid me.
B: That’s not true at all.
avoid
vt. 避免，预防，避开
A: Can I have a week to think about it?
B: Sure. I await your reply.
await
vt. 1.等候，期待，期望；2.将降临到…身上
A: It is my pleasure to award you with this trophy for academic excellence.
B: I’m honored to receive it.
award
vt. 1.授予，给予；2.判给，裁定
n. 奖，奖品，奖金
A: I wasn’t aware that you’ve been trying to reach me.
B: Well, I have been for the past fifteen days.
aware
a. 意识到的，知道的
A: How was the movie?
B: It was absolutely awful.
awful
a. 1.极坏的，令人不快的，可怕的；2.（感到）难过的，不舒服的；3.非常的，极大的
A: I really feel awkward when I play tennis.
B: Maybe you should get lessons?
awkward
a. 1.尴尬的，棘手的；2.难操纵的，使用不便的；3.笨拙的，不灵巧的
A: Are you going to cut the tree down with a chainsaw?
B: No, just my trusty ax .
ax(e)
n. 斧子
W 字部
A: What is the current wage for a bus driver?
B: I don’t know. We’ll have to look it up.
wage
n. [常pl.]工资，报酬
vt. 开始，进行
A: Climb in this wagon and I will pull you along the sidewalk.
B: Can Billy ride with me, too ?
wagon
n. 1.四轮马车，大篷车；2.铁路货车，客货两用车
A: Try not to waken him with your music.
B: I’ll keep the volume down.
waken
vi. 醒来
vt. 唤醒
A: This belt is too tight around my waist .
B: Let’s try a large size.
waist
n. 腰，腰部
A: Don’t let him wander off .
B: Don’t worry. I’ll keep an eye on him.
wander
vi. 1.漫游，闲逛，漫步；2.偏离正道；3.走神，（神志）恍惚
A: What did you do last night?
B: We sat on the living room floor and enjoyed the warmth of the fire.
warmth
n. 1.暖和，温暖；2.热烈，热情，热心
A: My feet are soaking wet!
B: Too bad your boots aren’t waterproof like mine.
waterproof
a. 不透水的，防水的
A: The wax from the candle is starting to drip onto the birthday cake.
B: Quick! Let’s blow out the candle.
wax
n. 蜡，蜂蜡
vt. 给…上蜡
A: My joints are starting to weaken in my old age.
B: I’m sure your doctor could help you strengthen them.
weaken
v. （使）变弱，（使）减弱
A: She is independently wealthy .
B: I thought so by the way she dressed and carried herself.
wealthy
a. 富裕的
A: What sort of weapon was he carrying?
B: I think it was a bow and arrow.
weapon
n. 武器，兵器
A: She can weave a rug in less than one week!
B: That’s amazing, considering the quality of the rugs that she makes.
weave
v. 编，织
A: If I don’t have someone to help me weed , the garden will turn into a jungle!
B: I can help you on Friday.
weed
n. 杂草，野草
v. 除草
A: I am willing to work on any weekday .
B: Would you also be willing to work on the weekend?
weekday
n. 平常日，工作日
A: Ever since my injury, I have to make weekly trips to the doctor.
B: That’s such a drag!
weekly
a. 每周的，一周一次的
ad. 一周一次的
n. 周报，周刊
A: Whenever I think about my cat that died. I begin to weep .
B: I know it is hard to lose a pet that you love so much.
weep
v. 1.（为……）哭泣，流（泪）；2.渗出
A: How can I fix this lamp?
B: You night need to weld the broken pieces together.
weld
v. 焊接
n. 焊接，焊缝
A: Why do you give so much money to charity?
B: Because I’m concerned about the welfare of those less fortunate than I.
welfare
n. 1.福利；2.福利救济
A: The whale is becoming an endangered species.
B: It’s really sad how they have been so exploited over the last decade.
whale
n. 鲸
A: I didn’t care whatsoever how she went about doing it.
B: You only cared about the results?
whatsoever
ad. （用于否定句中以加强语气）任何
A: I could easily walk to the theater, whereas Sarah would have had a very difficult time.
B: Well, maybe if you walked with her, she would make it just fine.
whereas
conj. 然而，但是，尽管
A: Whichever way you go, I will be there with you.
B: You can count me in too.
whichever
pron . / a. 无论哪个，无论哪些
A: He uses a long whip to train the horse.
B: I think there must be a kinder way to train a horse.
whip
n. 鞭子
vt. 1.鞭打，抽打，鞭策；2.猛地移动；3.搅打（奶油，蛋等）成糊状
vi. 1.抽打，拍打；2.猛地移动
A: I’ll give you a whistle when I need your help.
B: Okay. I’ll be ready.
whistle
vi. 1.吹口哨，鸣汽笛；呼啸而过
vt. 用口哨吹出
n. 1.哨子，汽笛；2.口哨声，汽笛声
A: Whoever gets there first is the winner.
B: What if two of us reach the finish line at the same time?
whoever
pron. 1.[引导名词从句]谁；2.无论谁，不管谁；3.究竟是谁
A: I wholly support your campaign.
B: Thank you. I couldn’t get very far without you.
wholly
ad. 完全地，全部地
A: She has a wicked streak in her.
B: On what do you base that statement?
wicked
a. 1.邪恶的，恶劣的，缺德的；2.淘气的，顽皮的
A: Why do you have to move your home?
B: Because they are planning to widen the highway.
widen
vt. 加宽，放宽
vi. 变宽
A: By now the news of your promotion has become quite widespread .
B: I really don’t think it’s such a big deal.
widespread
a. 分布（或散布）广的，普遍的
A: How long has she been a widow ?
B: Her husband died nine years ago.
widow
n. 寡妇
A: What is the width of your living room?
B: I don’t know. We’ll have to measure it.
width
n. 1.宽度，阔度，广度；2.宽阔，广阔
A: She has a lot of wisdom for her age.
B: Maybe it’s because of her upbringing.
wisdom
n. 1.明智，正确的判断；2.智慧，学问
A: What made his speech so memorable?
B: I think it was his wit and humor.
wit
n. 1.风趣，妙语；2.[常pl.]智力，才智
at one’s wits’ end 智穷计尽
A: How much money can I withdraw from the bank?
B: There is a daily limit of $250.
withdraw
vt. 收回，撤消，撤退
vi. 缩回，退出，撤退

A: I don’t know if I can withstand any more scrutiny.
B: They really are looking at you with a fine-toothed.
withstand
vt. 经受，承受，抵住
A: We need one more witness for the trial.
B: The problem is that we can’t find any more people without a bias in this case.
witness
n. 1.目击者，见证人；2.证据，证言
vt. 1.目击，注意到；2.为…作证，证明
A: That dog really likes like a wolf .
B: He walks like one too.
wolf
n. 狼
A: That workman does stellar work.
B: Yes, he is a true craftsman.
workman
n. 技术工人，工匠
A: I like to keep my workshop in order.
B: Yes, I’ve noticed that each hammer and nail has its own special place.
workshop
n. 1.车间，工场，作坊；2.研讨会，讲习班
A: We are experiencing a worldwide hunger problem.
B: We need to act soon before too many more people die of starvation.
worldwide
a. / ad. 世界范围（的），全世界（的）
A: I found a worn in my garden that was really big and fat.
B: Looks like your soil is very rich.
worm
n. 虫，蠕虫
A: In difficult times like this, it’s important to gather together in worship .
B: I’m so grateful to have a community to join with in prayer.
worship
n. 1.崇拜，崇敬；2.敬奉，信奉
A: That old car is worthless.
B: I guess I’ll have to buy a new one.
worthless
a. 无价值的，没有用处的
A: I would like to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
B: Perhaps we could take meals to older people who can’t cook for themselves.
worthwhile
a. 值得（做）的
A: She is a worthy candidate for governor.
B: I plan to vote for her on Tuesday.
worthy
a. 1. (of) 值得的，配得上的；2.有价值的，可尊敬的
A: I love to wrap packages.
B: Would you please wrap my Christmas gifts?
wrap
vt. 包，裹
n. 披肩，围巾
A: Before his wreck , he was a strong runner.
B: Now he seems to have lost some of his endurance.
wreck
vt. 1.破坏，毁坏；2.造成……失事，使遇难
n. 1.失事，失事船（或飞机），残骸；2.精神或身体已垮的人
A: Does the watch fit your wrist ?
B: It’s a bit big, so I’ll have to take it to be adjusted.
wrist
n. 腕，腕关节
A: Have you read his latest book?
B: No, but I’ve heard he’s an excellent writer .
writer
n. 作者，作家
A: I hope that you will be able to read my writing.
B: Don’t worry. It is very clear.
writing
n. 1.著作，作品；2.（书）写，写作
X字部

A: I think I may have broken my ankle.
B: Why don’t you get an X-ray so you will know for sure?
X-ray
n. X射线，X光

Y字部

A: Whenever I see someone else yawn , I start yawning too.
B: I’ve heard that yawning is contagious.
yawn
vi. 打呵欠
n. 呵欠
A: How do you keep your finances in such good shape?
B: I have an auditor check my books on a yearly basis.
yearly
a. 每年的，一年一度的
ad. 每年，一年一次地
A: that crop didn’t yield much this year.
B: Maybe the weather was too warm.
yield
vi. 1.(to) 屈服，服从；2.倒霉，垮掉
vt. 1.产生，出产；2.让出，放弃
n. 产量，收益
A: How did my window get broken?
B: I saw a youngster accidentally throw a baseball through it this morning.
youngster
n. 青年，年轻人；孩子
Z 字部

A: We would need to be in a more temperate zone for that kind of plant to grow.
B: Maybe I’d better find a plant more suitable to this climate
zone
n. 地区，区域
J 字部

A: Why is your husband in jail ?
B: Because he cheated on our taxes.
jail
n. 监狱，看守所
vt. 监禁，拘留
A: Why are you late for work?
B: Because I got stuck in a traffic jam .
jam
n. 1.果酱；2.拥挤，堵塞；3.卡住
vt. 1.将…塞进，堵塞，挤满；2.使卡住；3.干扰（广播）等
vi. 1.挤入；2.卡住
A: Would you mind picking up a jar of honey at the store?
B: Sure, no problem.
jar
n. 罐子，广口瓶
v. 1.（使）感到不快，刺激（神经等）；2.震动，摇动
A: Why is your face all swollen?
B: I got in a fight, and the other guy punched me in the jaw.
jaw
n. 颌，颚
A: What type of music do you like?
B: I play classical music professionally, but I love to listen to jazz .
jazz
n.爵士乐
A: I’m going out with Richard for dinner tomorrow night.
B: Don’t you think your husband might be jealous ?
jealous
a. 1.嫉妒的，猜忌的；2.精心守护的
A: Would you like to go shopping with me after school today?
B: Sure. I need to buy a new pair of jeans .
jeans
n. 工装裤，牛仔裤
A: Look how small that jet looks in the sky.
B: It looks small way up there, but it’s actually bigger than our house.
jet
n. 1.喷气式飞机，喷气发动机；2.喷嘴，喷射口；3.喷射，喷流
vi. 乘喷气式飞机
A: My precious jewel has been stolen!
B: Don’t worry. I’m sure that we’ll be able to catch the thief.
jewel
n. 宝石，宝石饰物
A: You did a great job raising your daughter.
B: Thanks. It was really a joint effort between me and my wife.
joint
a. 1.连接的；2.共同的，共有的，联合的
n. 1.关节；2.接头，接合处
out of joint 1. 脱臼；2.出了问题，处于混乱状态
A: Do you write in a journal every day?
B: I used to write in it a lot, but lately I haven’t been able to find the time.
journal
n. 1.杂志，期刊，日报；2.日志，日记
A: Why do you want to be a journalist ?
B: Because I like to write about current events.
journalist
n. 新闻工作者，新闻记者
A: John really shouldn’t have quite his job.
B: I agree. He really showed poor judgment .
judgment
n. 1.看法，意见，评价；2.判断，判断力；审判，判决
A: It’s so hot and humid outside today.
B: No kidding. It feels like a jungle out there.
jungle
n. 1.（热带）丛林，密林；2.乱七八糟的一堆
A: Considering that he was my junior , I thought that I would get the job over him.
B: Nowadays, employers pay more attention to work experience than age.
junior
a. 1.年少的，较年幼的；2.资历较浅的，地位较低的
n. 1.年少者；2.地位较低者，晚辈；3.（美国大中学的）三年级学生
A: How long has the jury been deliberating?
B: It’s been over three hours now.
jury
n. 1.陪审团；2.（竞赛或展览的）评判委员会
A: I assure you that we will bring your son’s killer to justice .
B: Thank you ,Officer.
justice
n. 1.正义，公正；2.司法，法律制裁
bring to justice 把……交付审判，使归案受理
do justice to 公平地对待，公正地评判
A: It’s hard justify spending so much money on a car.
B: But it’s such a beautiful vehicle!
justify
vt. 证明……正当（或有理），为……辩护

K字部
A: Are you looking forward to going to the zoo tomorrow?
B: Actually, I’m not too keen on going, but I guess it’ll be fun to go with friends.
keen
a. 1.(on) 热心的，渴望的；2.敏锐的，敏捷的；3.激烈的，强烈的； 4.锋利的，刺人的
A: Is the water in the kettle boiling yet?
B: Not yet, but it should be in a minute or so.
kettle
n. 水壶
A: Why can’t you use your computer?
B: Because the keyboard’s broken.
keyboard
n. 键盘
A: When I was a kid , I use to love to eat ice cream.
B: So did I , but now I’m too worried about my health to be able to enjoy it.
kid
n. 小孩，年轻人
v. 戏弄，（与……）开玩笑
A: Has your son started school yet?
B: Yes, he just started kindergarten this fall.
kindergarten
n. 幼儿园
A: Here’s some money to help you pay off your dept.
B: Thank you so much for your kindness .
kindness
n. 1.亲切，仁慈，好意；2.仁慈（或好心）的行为
A: Why do you think the various kingdoms of the middle ages were always at war?
B: I don’t know. but I would guess that it was for the same reasons that people fight wars today.
kingdom
n. 1.王国；2.领域，界
A: Why do people kneel before the king and queen?
B: It’s a sign of respect.
kneel
vi. 跪
A: Why are you wearing your shoes to bed?
B: Because my shoelaces are tied in a knot , and I can’t get them off!
knot
n. 1.（绳等的）结；2.（木材上的）节疤；3.（航速单位）节
vt. 把……打成结，把……结牢
U字部
A: What would you ultimate vacation be?
B: I’d love to go to Europe
ultimate
a. 1.极端的，最大的，最高的；2。最后的，最终的
n. 终极，顶点，极限
A: It is really raining outside. Do you have an umbrella I could borrow?
B: Yes, feel free to take with you . I have another one that I can use.
umbrella
n. 雨伞
A: They didn’t uncover any evidence that would prove her guilty of the crime.
B: I’m not surprised, because I’m certain she is innocent.
uncover
vt. 1。揭露，暴露；2。揭开……的盖子
A: He will have to undergo surgery to correct the problem with his knee.
B: Isn’t there an alternative?
undergo
vt. 经历，遭受
A: What sort of training have you had as a teacher?
B: I did my undergraduate work in Child Psychology, and received my Mater’s degree in Education.
undergraduate
n. 大学本科生
A: Where are the telephone lines located in this neighborhood?
B: My understanding is that they are all underground.
underground
a. 1。地（面）下的；2。秘密地，不公开地
ad. 1。在地（面）下，往地（面）下；2。秘密地，不公开地
n. 1。地铁；2。地下组织（或运动）
A: Please underline all of the book titles in your paper.
B: Do I capitalize every word in the title of the books?
underline
vt. 1。在……下面划线；2。强调，使突出
A: I’ve lost my shoes.
B: Have you looked underneath the chair?
underneath
prep. 在……下面，在……底下
ad. 在下面，在底下
n. 下部，地部
A: Do you know when these reports are due?
B: My understanding is that we need to have them in by Friday.
understanding
n. 1。谅解，（非正式）协议；2。理解（力）；3。相互理解，融洽
a. 体谅的，宽容的，通情达理的
A: That’s a mighty big project to undertake in such a shout amount of time.
B: I know, but I really believe I can get it done.
undertake
vt. 1。承担，着手做；2。同意，答应，保证
A: It’s really hard to undo a mistake like that one.
B: Maybe we could just start over.
undo
vt. 1。解开，松开；2。取消，撤消
A: Undoubtedly , there is still work to be done on this driveway.
B: I agree. After a rain, the ruts form all over again.
undoubtedly
ad. 无疑，必定
A: Why don’t you meet us for dinner in about an hour?
B: I’m sorry, but we have some unexpected visitors in town tonight.
unexpected
a. 想不到的，意外的
A: Unfortunately , I left my keys at home.
B: Don’t worry, I have an extra set.
unfortunately
ad. 遗憾的是，可惜的是
A: It’s hard to imagine anyone not being touched by the union of black and red in this painting.
B: The artist really did do an amazing job.
union
n. 1。工会，联盟；2。结合，联合，合并
A: You have unique way of expressing yourself that is very engaging.
B: Thank you. I really appreciate the complement.
unique
a. 1。唯一的，独特的，独一无二的；2。极不寻常的，极好的
A: There seems to be a unity on their team that is very effective.
B: I agree. They really know how to work together toward a common goal.
unity
n. 1。团结，联合，统一；2。和睦，协调
A: The universal need for love ties all of humanity together.
B: What about the universal need for food?
universal
a. 1。普遍的，全体的；2。通用的，万能的；3。宇宙的，全世界的
A: The universe is so large that it takes years to travel from one planet to another.
B: Perhaps with the new technologies things will happen faster.
universe
n. 1。宇宙，万物，世界；2。领域，范围
A: Unlike yesterday, the air seems very cold today.
B: I’m sure the wind chill factor is part of the reason.
unlike
prep. 不像，和……不同
A: If I unload the bricks from my car, I’ll have room for one more passenger.
B: Here, I’ll help you.
unload
vt. 1。卸（货），从……卸下货物；下（客）；2。退出（枪的）子弹，卸下（相机的）胶卷
vi. 卸货；下客
A: It’s quite unusual to see deer crossing the highway.
B: They must be fleeing from hunters.
unusual
a. 1。不平常的，少有的；2。与众不同的，独特的
A: The upper end of town is much more populated than this part.
B: Maybe we should live here since there is less traffic.
upper
a. 上面的，上部的，较高的
A: If you sit upright it would help your posture and give you less back pain.
B: Thanks. I’ll give it a try.
upright
a. 1。直立的，竖立的，垂直的；2。正直的，诚实的
ad. 挺直着，竖立着
A: I am very upset that you left the dishes unwashed.
B: I’m sorry. I’ll wash them now.
upset
vt. 1。使心烦意乱，使苦恼，使不适；2。打乱，搅乱；3。打翻，弄翻
n. 1。翻倒，搅乱，不安；2。（肠胃等）不适
a. 1。心烦的，苦恼的；2。（肠胃等）不适的
A: I’d like an up-to-date report on his schoolwork.
B: He is keeping up with homework assignment, doing well on tests, and seems very eager to learn.
up-to-date
a. 1。现代化的，最新的；2。跟上时代的
A: Why are there so many construction trucks on this road?
B: At the other end of the road there is an urban housing development being built.
urban
a. 城市的
A: I urge all of you to vote in this next election.
B: I certainly will. I want my voice to be heard.
urge
vt. 1。鼓励，极力；2。竭力主张，强烈要求；3。催促，力劝
n. 强烈的欲望，迫切的要求
A: It is urgent that you attend to that cut on your knee.
B: Do you have a first aid kit?
urgent
a. 急迫的，紧要的
A: There is a big controversy over the proper usage of that word.
B: Well, I think I’ll avoid using it until they get the controversy worded out.
usage
n. 1。使用，用法；2。惯用法
A: This beginner’s textbook is useless .
B: Maybe for you , but I’m sure that someone at a lower level might find it useful.
useless
a. 无用的，无价值的，无效的
A: Who is the primary user of this computer?
B: David is the one who uses it the most.
user
n. 用户，使用者
A: Our utility bills have gone sky high this month!
B: We should try to use less electricity.
utility
n. 1。功用，效用；2。[常pl.]公用事业
A: If we better utilized her skills, I think we would get better results.
B: The problem is that we can only pay her part time.
utilize
vt. 利用
A: I would like your utmost attention for this performance.
B: Okay, I’ll try to stay focused.
utmost
a. 极度的，最大的
n. 极限，极度，最大可能
do one’s utmost 竭力，尽全力
A: The disorganized lecture left the audience in utter confusion.
B: Was it that bad?
utter
vt. 发出（声音），说
a. 完全的，彻底的，绝对的
V 字部
A: I notice that that house was vacant. Do you think it’s for sale?
B: I think it might be.
vacant
a. 1.未被占用的，空着的; 2.(职位,工作灯)空缺的; 3. (神情等)茫然的，(心灵)空虚的
A: We really need to clean our apartment.
B: I’ll vacuum while you dust.
vacuum
n. 1.真空; 2.真空吸尘器
v. 用吸尘器清扫
A: She was rather vague in describing what happened.
B: Maybe her brother knows more of the details.
vague
a. 含糊的，不明确的，模糊的
A: She spends so much time and energy on her looks and what she wears.
B: She does seem to be rather vain.
vain
a. 1.徒劳的，无效的，不成功的; 2.自负的，爱虚荣的
in vain 徒然, 白费力
A: Do you think a fishing trip is a valid reason to skip work?
B: I think so, but I’m not sure if your boss will agree with me!
valid
a. 1.有根据的，有理的; 2.有效的，具有法律效力的
A: There are eight of us that need to get to the movies.
B: Do you think we could all fit in your van?
van
n. 运货车, (载客的)面包车
A: It was amazing how the magician just vanished into the air!
B: There must have been some trick to it.
vanish
vi. 1.突然不见，消失; 2.不复存在，绝迹
A: I smell a strong vapor in the air.
B: Maybe we should open the windows.
vapor
n. (蒸)汽
A: There appears to be one variable in our experiment that is throwing the whole thing off.
B: How can one variable have such a big effect on our results?
variable
a. 1.易变的，多变的; 2.可变的
n. 可变因素，变量
A: If you look at his body as a whole, he shows great variation as an artist.
B: But his early oil paintings were the most famous.
variation
n. 1.变化，变动; 2.变体,变种; 3.变奏(曲)
A: Is it usually hot here in the summer?
B: It varies from year to year.
vary
vi. 变化，有不同，呈差异
vt. 改变，使不同
A: Which vehicle should we drive on our trip?
B: Let’s take the one that gets the highest gas mileage.
vehicle
n. 1.交通工具，车辆; 2.传播媒介，工具,手段
A: What’s the next step in our business venture?
B: We need to come up with a business plan.
venture
n. 风险投资，(商业等的)风险项目
vi. 冒险,大胆行事
vt. 1.敢于,大胆表示; 2.拿….冒险, 冒… 的险
A: Can you think of a good verb to use in this sentence?
B: We need one that really describes his movement. How about “scurried” ?
verb
n. 动词
A: I am calling to verify that I have an appointment scheduled for Monday at 3 pm.
B: Yes, we have you on our schedule.
verify
vi. 1.核实,查对; 2.证明,证实
A: Which version of the manuscript do you think is most authentic?
B: I would assume the earlier version to be more authentic.
version
n. 1.版本，译本; 2.说法
A: It’s hard to maintain a long-distance relationship via the telephone.
B: Why don’t you try writing letters?
via
prep. 经由，经过，通过
A: This chair vibrates when you sit in it.
B: I bet that feels really good!
vibrate
v. (使)振动, (使)摇摆
A: Why haven’t you stopped smoking?
B: It’s a vice that I can’t seem to get rid of.
vice
n. 1.缺点,弱点; 2.邪恶(行为), 道德败坏(行为)
A: How old was the victim?
B: He was twenty-three at the time of the murder.
victim
n. 牺牲品，受害者
A: I’m too tired to go to the movies.
B: How about we rent a video?
video
n.　录象，录象机
a.　录象的
vt.　制作的．．．录象
A: What do you think of the work we did?
B: From my point of view it was a success.
view
n.　１．看法，见解，观点；２．观察，视阈，眼界；３．景色，风景
vt.　１．看法，考虑，估量；２．观察，看
in view of 　　鉴于，考虑到
with a view to 　为了，为的是
A: When I look at the results from your viewpoint, I am satisfied.
B: Thanks for being able to see it from both sides.
viewpoint
n.　观点
A: He was vigorous in his opposition to our proposal.
B: Do you think that we’ll be able to convice him?
vigorous
a.　１．有力的，用力的；２．精力充沛的
A: What do you put in your salad dressing that makes it so tasty?
B: I use vinegar.
vinegar
n.　醋
A: I wouldn’t dare violate our agreement.
B: It’s great to know that I can always count on you.
violate
vt.　１．违反，违背；　２．亵渎；　３．侵犯，妨碍
A: I get really sad when I think of how much violence there is in the world.
B: I wonder if there’s a way to change the situation.
violence
n.　１．暴力，强暴；　２．猛烈，剧烈，强烈
A: There are too many violent movies on television.
B: I agree. We need to come up with cleaner forms of entertainment.
violent
a.　１．暴力引起的，强暴的；　２．猛烈的，剧烈的，强烈的
A: I would like to paint the room a violet color.
B: That would be so much better than magenta!
violet
n.　紫罗兰
a.　紫色的
A: Could you teach me to play the violin?
B: Only if you will commit to practicing for a half an hour each day.
violin
n. 小提琴
A: Do you think the death of the king will affect the political situation?
B: Not in a major way. The king was a virtual puppet for the last years of his life.
virtual
a.　实质上的，事实上的，实际上的
A: I wanted a glass of mild, but when I got to the refrigerator I discovered that the milk jug was virtually empty!
B: Don’t worry. The milkman comes tomorrow.
virtually
ad.　实际上，事实上
A: What virtue do you value most in a person?
B: I especially care if a person tells the truth.
virtue
n.　１．美德，德行；２．优点，长处
by virtue of 　　借助，由于
A: If you have a sore throat without a fever, you may have caught the virus that is going around.
B: I hope not.
virus
n.　１．病毒；　２．病毒性疾病，病毒病
A: When the stars are visible, we can pick out the constellations.
B: Can you help me find Orion’s Belt?
visible
a.　看得见的，可见的，有形的
A: I have been having trouble with my vision lately.
B: When was the last time you went to the eye doctor?
vision
n.　１．想象（力），幻想，幻觉；　２．视力，视觉
A: I loved the movie’s visual effects.
B: I particularly liked the train’s blowing up.
visual
a.　视觉的，看得见的
A: It’s vital that she take her medicine during her recovery.
B: I’ll make sure she doesn’t miss any doses.
vital
a.　生死攸关的，极其重要的；　２．有生命的，充满生机的
A: I feel really tired all the time.
B: Maybe you aren’t getting enough vitamins.
vitamin
n.　维生素
A: Give me a vivid example of his high level of energy.
B: He’s up at 5 am, runs 10 miles, does a 12-hour workday, and then comes home and works in the yard.
vivid
a.　１．生动的，栩栩如生的；　２．鲜艳的
A: I am having a hard time learning English vocabulary.
B: Do you have any friends that would be willing to help you study?
vocabulary
n.　１．词汇（量）；　２．词（汇）表
A: That volcano hasn’t erupted in twenty years.
B: I hope it doesn’t decide to suddenly erupt this year.
volcano
n.　火山
A: What is your favorite team sport?
B: I especially lave volleyball.
volleyball
n.　排球
A: What kind of battery does this flashlight take?
B: It take a 6- volt battery.
volt
n.　伏特
A: The voltage of this washing machine is higher than the other appliances.
B: We should probably call an electrician to write it for us.
voltage
n.　电压
A: Shhh! The baby is sleeping!
B: Sorry, I’ll turn down the television’s volume.
volume
n.　１，卷，册，书卷；　２．体积，容积，容量；　３．音量，响度
A: Being a part of this committee is voluntary.
B: Good. I don’t think I can take on any more responsibilities.
voluntary
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