reliable
a.可靠的,可信赖的
A: It’s such a relief to see you walking again.
B: Yes. I’m pleased to report that my recovery is going well.
relief
n.1.轻松，宽慰; 2.(痛苦等)缓解,减轻，解除; 3.缓和剂; 4.接替者
A: Did you feel relieved when I finally showed up at the airport?
B: Yes, though I knew you would have gotten there to pick me up eventually.
relieve
vt.1.使轻松，使宽慰; 2.缓解，减轻，解除; 3.使得到调剂; 4.接替，替下
A: Do you think that religion is the opiate of the masses?
B: Perhaps, but it can also have social value.
religion
n.宗教，宗教信仰
A: Why isn’t Regis here?
B: He’s a very religious person, and he had to go to church today.
religious
a.1.宗教的；2.笃信宗教的，虔诚的
A: I’m reluctant to admit it, but I really miss going to school.
B: Me too. Being a student was lots of fun.
reluctant
a.不情愿的，勉强的
A: You shouldn’t rely on other people for your financial well-being.
B: That’s fine to say, but then how am I supposed to survive?
rely
vi.(on,upon) 1.依靠,依赖; 2.指望
A: What was that funny remark the professor made before class?
B: I think he was making fun of Bridget’s hair.
remark
vt.说，评论说
vi.(on)谈论，评论
n.话语，谈论，评论
A: It’s remarkable that we’ve stayed together for so long.
B: Has it been ten years already?
remarkable
a.1.值得注意的，引人注目的; 2.异常的，非凡的
A: I think I’ve got a cold.
B: There’s no surefire remedy for the common cold, but I can give you some advice on how to minimize your discomfort.
remedy
n.1.补救办法，纠正办法；2.药品，治疗法
vt.1.补救，纠正；2.医治,治疗
A: Why are you moving?
B: We decided that we wanted to live in a location more remote from the city.
remote
a.1.遥远的，偏僻的;2.关系疏远的，脱离的；3.绝少的，微乎其微的; 4.孤高的，冷淡的
A: It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a year since his removal from office.
B: It seems like he’s been gone for much longer than that.
removal
n.1.除去,消除；2.移动，搬迁
A: Some people thought that man’s labor would be rendered useless by machines, but it hasn’t happened.
B: No matter how far technology advances, mankind will still be required to run the machines.
render
vt.1.使得,致使; 2.给予,提供；3.翻译
A: The new candidate has really renewed my faith in the political system.
B: How will you feel if she loses the election?
renew
v.1.重新开始，继续；2.(使)更新，恢复；3.延长(…的)有效期
A: Do you plan on purchasing a new house?
B: No, I think we’ll continue to rent for several more years.
rent
vt.1.租借,租用;2.出租，出借
vi.出租，出借
n.租金，出租
A: I’ve asked her repeatedly to control her dog’s barking, but it’s still keeping me awake at night.
B: Maybe you should file a complaint with the police.
repeatedly
ad.一再，再三，多次地
A: How did you become such a good player?
B: The secret of my success is the repetition of drills in practice.
repetition
n.重复，反复
A: Who will replace the Coach when he retires?
B: I’ve heard that his son might be interested in the job.
replace
vt.1.代替，取代；2.更换，调换；3.把…放回原处
A: I’m looking for a replacement to fill in for me at work on Saturday.
B: I would help you, but I’m busy on Saturday.
replacement
n.1.代替，取代；2.更换，调换; 3.替代的人(或物)
A: Almost as soon as the crime occurred, several reporters arrived on the scene.
B: It’s amazing that the reporters arrived before the police did.
reporter
n.记者
A: I’m looking for a good lawyer to represent me in court.
B: It would be my pleasure to represent you.
represent
vt.1.作为…的代表(或代理); 2.表示，象征；3.描绘，表现
A: I was one of two representatives from my school attending the conference.
B: Who was the other representative from your school?
representative
n.代表，代理人
a.(of)有代表性的，典型的
A: I’ve never been able to reproduce the feeling ofpl my first kiss.
B: I imagine that you never will.
reproduce
v.1.复制，再现; 2.繁殖,生殖
A: Are you going to vote for the Democratic or Republican candidate?
B: I usually vote Democratic, but today I think I might vote for the Republican.
republican
a.1.共和政体的; 2. [R-]共和党的
n. [R-]共和党人
A: I need to find somebody to lend me some money.
B: Why don’t you ask Mr. Smith? He has a reputation as a very generous man.
reputation
n.名气，名声,名誉
A: What are the necessary requirements to apply for the scholarship?
B: The only requirement is that you be under twenty-five.
requirement
n.1.要求，必要条件； 2.需要，需要的东西
A: I’m so lucky that I was rescued from the burning house.
B: Did anyone else make it out okay as well?
rescue
vt./n. 营救，救援
A: You really resemble your parents.
B: Lots of people have told me that.
resemble
vt. 像,类似于
A: I’d like to make a dinner reservation for six people.
B: Would you like smoking or non-smoking?
reservation
n.1.(住处，座位等的)预定；2.保留，犹豫; 3.(美国印第安部落的)居留地
A: If you’d like to come to the show, I can reserve a couple of seats for you.
B: Thanks. We’d love to come.
reserve
vt.1.保留，留存；2.预定
n.1.储备(物);2.保留，(言语,行动的)拘谨，矜持；3.替补队员，后备部队; 4.自然保护区
A: The reservoir is running low because of the draught.
B: So I guess we should be careful of how much water we use.
reservoir
n.1.水库，蓄水池; 2.(知识,人才等的)储藏，汇集
A: When did you take up residence at this place?
B: I’ve been living here for about four years.
residence
n.1.住处，住宅； 2.居住，(合法)居住资格
A: Why should you be reelected?
B: Because the residents of the city are better off now than they were when I began my term as mayor.
resident
n.1.居民，定居者;2.住院医生
a.1.居住的，定居的；2.住校的，住院的，住在住所的
A: Why was he forced to resign from his job as CEO?
B: Because the shareholders were not happy with the company’s performance.
resign
vi.辞职
vt.1.辞去,放弃；2.(to)使顺从
A: I didn’t expect the people to resist so strongly against the taxes that I’ve proposed.
B: Maybe you could introduce the taxes incrementally.
resist
vt.1.抵抗，反抗，抵制;2.抗(病等)，耐(热等); 3.忍住，拒受…的影响
vi.抵抗，反抗，抵制
A: Why is there so much resistance to the idea of opening a new school?
B: Because parents are afraid that the new school will draw quality teachers away from existing schools.
resistance
n.1.反抗，抵制；2.抵抗力,抵抗性；3.阻力，电阻
A: Why are you so resistant to the idea of marrying me?
B: Because I’m not sure if I really love you.
resistant
a.(to) 抵抗的，抗….的,耐….的
A: I’ve finally made the resolution to buy a new car.
B: Are you sure you have enough money?
resolution
n.1.正式决定，决议；2.决心，决意; 3.解决，解答；4.分辨率，清晰度
A: I’ve been impressed by your resolve in the campaign.
B: I hope that my resolve is rewarded with victory.
resolve
vt. 1.解决，解答；2.决定，决意；3.(into)分解
vi.决定，决意
n.决心，决意
A: I’d hate to have to resort to such drastic measures in this war.
B: If we don’t achieve victory soon, we may have no other choice.
resort
vi.(to)求助，凭借，诉诸
n.1.求助，凭借，诉诸;2.求助(或凭借)的对象，采用的手段(或办法); 3.常去之地,胜地
A: We need to be wary of depleting the Earth’s natural resources.
B: I’m sure that those resources will hold out for many more years.
resource
n.1.[pl.]资源，财力; 2.应付办法，谋略
A: After the dance, we returned to our respective cars and drove home.
B: Do you think you’ll go on another date?
respective
a.各自的，各个的，分别的
A: John and Jeremy ran the mile in four and five minutes, respectively .
B: Both of those times are very fast.
respectively
ad.各自地，各个地，分别地
A: Have you filled out all of your applications?
B: Yes. Now I’m just waiting for the schools to respond .
respond
vi.1.回答，答复; 2.(to)做出反应,响应
A: Were you happy with the response to your essay?
B: Actually, I thought people would respond more favorably to it.
response
n. 1.回答，答复；2.反应，响应
in response to 作为对…的反应
A: Why are you living at home?
B: Because I feel like I have responsibility to take care of my family since my father died.
responsibility
n.1.责任，责任心；2.职责，义务
A: Who’s responsible for washing dishes?
B: That’s Rachel’s job tonight.
responsible
a.1.需负责任的，承担责任的；2.有责任感的,负责可靠的；3.责任重大的，重要的
A: I’m starting to get restless in my job.
B: Have you thought seriously about changing job?
restless
a.1.焦躁不安的；2.静不下来的，运动不止的
A: The new priest has done a lot to restore my faith in Catholicism.
B: What has he done specifically?
restore
vt.1.恢复，使回复;2.修复，整修；3.归还,交还
A: I had to restrain myself to keep from laughing out loud during the movie.
B: I thought it was funny, too.
restrain
vt.1.阻止,控制；2.抑制,遏制
A: I was impressed at the restraint you exhibited upon meeting your brother’s killer.
B: I was very angry, but I’m not out to get revenge.
restraint
n.1.抑制，限制，克制；2.约束措施，约束条件
A: This new brace will restrict the motion of your ankle.
B: How long will it take heal?
restrict
vt.限制，约束，限定
A: The game resumed following the injury.
B: How did the team react to the injury of their star player?
resume
v.(中断后)重新开始，继续，恢复
n.1.摘要，概要；2.简历
A: I can sell you the product at a significant discount off the retail price.
B: But can you offer me the same warranty that I would get at a retail store?
retail
n.零售
v.零售
a.零售的
A: This medicine may cause you to retain water.
B: Does that mean I will look bloated?
retain
vt. 保留，保持
A: When do you plan to retire ?
B: I think I’d like to work for three more years.
retire
vi.1.退休，退役;2.退下，退出,撤退; 3.就寝
A: Why did the army retreat from the battlefield?
B: Because they saw that they were outnumbered by the enemy.
retreat
vi.1.退却，撤退；2.规避，退缩
n.1.退却，撤退；2.规避，退缩；3.隐退处,静居处
A: The company is set to reveal its new product this afternoon.
B: Do you have any ideas of what it might be?
reveal
vt.1.揭露，泄露；2.展现,显示
A: Revenue has been down this quarter.
B: Hopefully it’s just a seasonal variation.
revenue
n.1.(尤指大宗的)收入，收益；2.(政府的)税收,岁入
A: Why are you driving in reverse ?
B: Because there’s a car in front of me.
reverse
vt.1.撤消，推翻；2.使位置颠倒，使互换位置；3.使反向,使倒转
vi.反向，倒转
n.1.相反情况，对立面；2.反面,背面，后面；3.挫折，逆境
a.反向的，相反的，倒转的
A: Have you finished your essay?
B: No. I still have to revise it.
revise
vt.1.修订，修改;2.复习
vi.复习
A: Why did the regiment revolt against its commander?
B: Because he treated his troops too harshly.
revolt
vi.1.反叛，起义;2.反抗，违抗
vt.使厌恶，使生反感
n.1.反叛，起义；2.反抗，违抗
A: I think that this new product is truly revolutionary .
B: I agree, but its high price may keep it from being a top seller.
revolutionary
a.革命的，革新的
n.革命者
A: I’m offering a reward for information leading to the discovery of my missing daughter.
B: I hope that you are able to find her.
reward
n.1.报答，奖赏；2.报酬，酬金
vt.报答，酬谢，奖励
A: I just haven’t been able to get into the rhythm of my new job.
B: I’m sure that give time you’ll get used to it.
rhythm
n.节奏，韵律
A: One of my ribs is very sore.
B: Maybe you bruised it in the basketball game.
rib
n.肋骨
A: That’s such a pretty ribbon in your hair.
B: Thank you.
ribbon
n.1.缎带，丝带；2.(打印机等的)色带
A: I’ve been trying to get rid of this couch for the past year.
B: I’d be happy to take it off your hands.
rid
vi.(of) 使摆脱，解除…的负担，从…中清除
get rid of摆脱，除去，处理掉
A: Where is your house?
B: It’s just over that ridge over there.
ridge
n.1.山脊,脊; 2.垄,埂,脊状突起
A: You have a ridiculous amount of shoes.
B: I know. And I hardly ever wear any of them.
ridiculous
a.可笑的，荒谬的
A: What do you use your rifle for?
B: I go hunting on weekends.
rifle
n.步枪
A: Why are you so easy on your kids?
B: I think that I’m probably responding to the rigid rules of my own father.
rigid
a.1.严格的，死板的；2.刚硬的，僵硬的
A: What caused the riot ?
B: It started as a small fight and grew from there to engulf the whole city.
riot
n.1.暴乱，骚乱；2.(色彩,声音等的)极度丰富
vi.聚众闹事
run riot 胡作非为，撒野
A: Although this surgery may help you recover your eyesight, there is also the slight chance of death.
B: I’m willing to take the risk .
risk
n.1.危险，风险;2.引起危险的事物(或人)
vt.冒…的危险，使遭受危险
at risk 处境危险
at the risk of 冒着…的危险
A: How did you do against your rival school?
B: I played a terrible game, but the team won, which is what matter.
rival
n.1.竞争对手，敌手；2.可匹敌的人(或物)
a.竞争的，对抗的
vt.1.与…竞争；2.与…匹敌，比得上
A: The roar of the crowd was deafening when he hit the winning shot.
B: I yelled so loudly that I lost my voice.
roar
vi.1.吼叫，怒号，咆哮;2.轰鸣
vt.大声喊出,咆哮声，吼叫声
n.1.呐喊声，咆哮声，吼叫声; 2.轰鸣
A: We’re going to roast some pork at our place tonight, if you’d like to stop by.
B: Thanks for the offer.
roast
v.烤,炙,烘
n.烤肉
a.烤过的，烘过的
A: Why is he in jail?
B: He robed twenty-three banks.
rob
vt.1.抢劫，盗窃;2.(of)(非法)剥夺，使丧失
A: Someday, robots will be impossible to distinguish from humans.
B: I don’t know whether that excites or terrifies me.
robot
n.机器人
A: We watched in awe as the rocket launched into the sky.
B: Where was its destination?
rocket
n.火箭
vi.迅速上升，猛涨
A: Why is your leg bruised?
B: Because I banged it on a steel rod.
rod
n.杆,棒
A: This box is so heavy!
B: If you place it on these rollers , it’ll be easier to move.
roller
n.滚筒，滚轴
A: What did you think of the film?
B: I thought it was very romantic .
romantic
a.1.浪漫的，多情的；2.有浪漫色彩的， 传奇性的; 3.不切实际的，空想的
A: Be sure to keep this rope in the boat at all times in case of emergency.
B: Should we tie one end of it to the boat?
rope
n.绳,索
vt.用绳捆(或扎等)
rope in说服
A: Do you usually work the day shift or the night shift?
B: Our shifts rotate , so it depends.
rotate
v.1.(使)旋转，(使)转动; 2.(使)轮流
A: On the farm we were roused up early each morning by the crowing of the rooster.
B: Did you mind getting up so early?
rouse
vt.惊起,唤起,唤醒
A: I’ve driven the same route to work every day for the past fifty years.
B: That’s amazing.
route
n.路线，路程
A: What’s the normal morning routine at our house?
B: We get up around seven and then have breakfast around eight.
routine
n.例行公事,惯例,惯常的程序
a.例行的，常规的
A: Does England’s Royal Family have much political power?
B: They don’t have much power, but they do have influence.
royal
a.王室的，皇家的
A: Would you mind giving me a back rub ?
B: It would be my pleasure.
rub
vt.擦，摩擦
rub it in 反复提及令人不快的事
A: What’s your least favorite part about being a waiter?
B: When customers are rude to me.
rude
a.1.粗鲁的，不礼貌的; 2.粗糙的，粗陋的
A: I love your new rug .
B: Thanks. I bought it from the new furniture store downtown.
rug
n.(小)地毯
A: I heard a rumor that you’re engaged?
B: That’s the first I’ve heard of it!
rumor
n.传闻，谣言
A: Do you like living in a rural area?
B: Yes. It’s nice to be away from the noise of the city.
rural
a.农村的
A: You shouldn’t leave your bike out in the rain because it will rust .
B: Thanks for reminding me.
rust
n.铁锈
v.(使)生锈
字部 S
A: I can’t carry all of these potatoes at one without dropping them.
B: Why don’t you put them in this sack to make it easier?
sack
n.1.麻袋,包; 2.[the ~ ]解雇; 3.[the ~ ]洗劫,劫掠
vt.1.解雇；2.洗劫,劫掠
A: Could you sacrifice your free afternoon to take me to the mall?
B: Only if you could help me clean my closet later.
sacrifice
n.1.牺牲，舍身; 2.献祭,供奉; 3.祭品
vt.1.牺牲，献出；2.献祭
A: Please put the saddle on the horse so we can go for a horseback ride.
B: Sure, I’d love to do that for you.
saddle
n.1.(马)鞍,鞍状物；2.(自行车)车座
vt.1.给…装鞍 ; 2.使承担任务
in the saddle 在职，掌权
A: The sailor pulled the sail tight to make the boat go faster.
B: He must really know how to handle a sailboat.
sailor
n.水手，海员
A: My mother spent weeks sewing this quilt for me.
B: What a saint she is!
saint
n.1.(基督教正式追封的)圣徒; 2.圣人,道德高尚的人; 3.[S-]圣(用于人名,地名等前)
A: He did it for the sake of his country.
B: I don’t know many people who would make such a sacrifice.
sake
n.缘故，理由
for the sake of 为了…起见,看在…的份儿上
A: I would like a tossed salad with Italian dressing.
B: It will be ready in a minute.
salad.
n.色拉，凉拌菜
A: They are paying me a higher salary this year.
B: Are you working many more hours?
salary
n. 薪金,薪水
A: I am waiting for a salesman to tell me the cost of this car.
B: He will be with you as soon as he finishes, with his other customer.
salesman
n.售货员，推销员
A: Try a sample of our new product and see if you like it.
B: Okay.
sample
n.样品，试样，样本
vt.1.从…抽样(试验或调查); 2.品尝，体验
A: The government has imposed economic sanction on that country.
B: Hopefully, that won’t cause problems here at home.
sanction
vt.批准，认可
n.1.批准，认可;2.约束因素，约束力; 3.[常pl.]国际制裁
A: We can watch the game on satellite television.
B: Do you know what time it starts?
satellite
n.卫星，人造卫星
A: I hope the report I sent you was satisfactory.
B: If not, I’ll send it back to you for revisions.
satisfactory
a.令人满意的
A: What sauce would you like on your meat?
B: I would prefer a white cream sauce, thank you.
sauce
n.调味汁,作料
A: Please put the cups and saucers on the table for our coffee.
B: I’d be glad to.
saucer
n.茶托，碟子
A: I’d like scrambled eggs and sausage for breakfast.
B: Sorry, we only serve eggs with bacon.
sausage
n.香肠，腊肠
A: I had an excellent holiday but I spent all of my savings.
B: Don’t worry. At least you had a good time.
saving
n.1.节省,节约; 2.[pl.]储蓄金，存款
A: Could I borrow your saw to cut down that tree in my yard?
B: You could, but it’s broken.
saw
n.锯，锯床
vt.锯
A: How could I have lost fifteen pounds in one day?
B: I think your scale must be broken.
scale
n.1.大小，规模；2.等级,级别；3.[pl.]天平，磅秤；4.比例(尺);5.刻度，标度；6.(鱼等的)鳞
vt.攀登，爬越
on a…scale… 规模地，在…规模上
scale down缩减
A: Why don’t you scan the horizon and see if you see any antelopes?
B: Okay, I’ll use my binoculars.
scan
vt.1.细看，审视; 2.扫描; 3.浏览
n.扫描
A: Did you read about the savings and loan scandal in the newspaper?
B: No, but I did hear something about it on the news.
scandal
n.1.丑事,丑闻;2.流言蜚语;3.反感，愤慨
A: Because of the drought, water has been really scarce in this area.
B: Maybe we shouldn’t wash our cars as often.
scarce
a.1.缺乏的，不足的; 2.稀少的，罕见的
make oneself scarce溜走，躲开
A: I had scarcely said a word before he got angry and left!
B: I wonder why he was so upset?
scarcely
ad.1.几乎不，简直不;2.决不；3.刚刚，才
scarcely…when 一…就，刚…便
A: When you scare me like that, my knees begin to shake.
B: I’m sorry, I was just joking.
scare
n.惊恐，恐慌
vt.吓,使害怕
vi.受惊吓，感到害怕
A: How do I plant these seeds?
B: First, rake the ground smooth, and then scatter them lightly on the soil.
scatter
vt.1.撒，撒播；2.使散开，驱散
vi.分散，消散
A: What a fantastic view from here!
B: Yes, this mountain is known for its beautiful scenery at this time of year.
scenery
n.1.风景，景色；2.舞台布景
A: When would be a good time for us to meet for lunch?
B: I’m free tomorrow. What’s your schedule like?
schedule
n.1.时间表，日程安排表；2.清单,明细表
vt.安排，排定
ahead of schedule 提前
on schedule 按时间表，及时,准时
A: We need a scheme that will help us complete our project on time.
B: Perhaps we could plan it out ahead of time.
scheme
n.1.计划，方案;2.阴谋
v.密谋，策划
A: He’s a fine scholar who has studied at Oxford University.
B: What is his field of study?
scholar
n.1.学者；2.奖学金获得者
A: I don’t have enough money to go to that college.
B: Could you apply for a scholarship?
scholarship
n.1.奖学金；2.学问，学识
A: Do you have a pair of scissors I could borrow?
B: Yes, there are some in my sewing kit.
scissors
n.剪刀
A: I would like to write a book. But I don’t think it is within my scope.
B: Oh! But you are a very talented person. You have to believe in yourself.
scope
n.1.(活动，影响等的)范围; 2.(发挥能力等的)余地，机会
A: We need someone to act as a scout and find the best places in this town to eat.
B: I’ll do it. I love to explore new places.
scout
n.1.侦察员(或机,舰); 2.童子军
vi.侦察，寻找
A: Come on in.
B: I’d love to, but first let me scrape the mud off my shoes.
scrape
v.刮,擦
n.刮,擦，刮擦声
scrape by/through勉强通过
scrape together/up费力地获得
A: My whole face is inching!
B: Don’t scratch it or the rash will spread.
scratch
v.1.抓，搔,扒; 2.刮擦，刻划
n.1.抓，搔,刮; 2.抓痕,划痕
from scratch从零开始，从头做起
up to scratch合格，处于良好状态
A: Flies keep getting in to our kitchen!
B: Maybe you’d better shut that window. It doesn’t have a screen on it.
screen
n.1.屏幕，银幕；2.屏风，帘,纱窗
vt.1.掩蔽，遮蔽；2.放映(电影),播放(电视节目); 3.审查，甄别
A: Why did the saw fall apart?
B: Because it was missing a screw.
screw
n. 螺丝(钉)
vt.1.用螺钉固定；2.拧，拧紧
put the screw(s) on对…施加压力，强迫
screw up1.拧紧；2.扭歪,把…弄糟
A: I’ve lost my script and don’t know all of my lines yet.
B: What are you going to do? The play is in two weeks!
script
n.1.剧本，广播稿; 2.文字体系；3.笔迹,手迹
A: Do you have any duct tape? I need something to seal off the cold air coming through the window.
B: No, but we could run to the hardware store and get some.
seal
n.1.封铅,封条；2.印,图章；3.海豹
vt.(密)封
seal off封闭，封锁
A: Do I need to itemize these purchases?
B: No, that’s of secondary importance. A total amount will be sufficient.
secondary
a.1.次要的,第二的；2.(教育，学校等)中等的;3.辅助的，从属的
A: Tell me the section of the auditorium where you will be sitting.
B: We will be sitting in Section A, Row 5.
section
n.1.部分；2.章节；3.部门，科; 4.截面，剖面
A: Which sector of the population will you be targeting with your advertisements?
B: We will be focusing on the Baby Boomer age group.
sector
n.1.部门，部分；2.防御地段，防区; 3.扇形
A: How can we be sure we won’t miss out on this real estate deal?
B: If you put down a deposit, you can secure the property until you pay in full.
secure
a.1.安全的，可靠的；2.牢固的，稳固的；3.无忧虑的，安心的
vt.1.得到，获得；2.使安全，保卫；3.缚牢
A: We are checking bags to ensure the security of all passengers.
B: That’s fine with me!
security
n.1.安全，保障；2.抵押品; 3.[pl.]证券
A: There’s a segment of property close to the river that interests me.
B: Let’s go take a look at it this afternoon.
segment
n.1.部分，断片；2.(橘子等的)瓣
A: If you would select two scarves that you like, I will tell you which is the cheapest.
B: Actually, I would be happy with any of them.
select
vt.选择，挑选
a.1.精选的，挑选出来的；2.优等的,第一流的
A: I didn’t particularly enjoy that selection of music.
B: Fine. See what you think of this one.
selection
n.1.选择，挑选；2.被挑出来的人(或物),精选品; 3.可供选择的东西
A: If you weren’t so selfish, I would enjoy being with you more.
B: I am just trying to express what I want.
selfish
a.自私的，利己的
A: What course will you be taking this semester?
B: I will be taking Physics II, since I took Physics I in the fall.
semester
n. 学期
A: Has the rise in semiconductor prices adversely affected the economy?
B: Not in any statistically measurable way.
semiconductor
n.半导体
A: What did you think of your graduate seminar?
B: I found it very interesting, mostly because of the small number of people and the relaxed atmosphere.
seminar
n.(大学的)研究班，研讨会
A: Once the law is passed in the House of Representatives, it needs to be voted on in the Senate.
B: By that time it will be too late for it to become effective this year.
senate
n.参议院，上院
A: I am really disturbed by our foreign policy in the Mideast.
B: Why don’t you write your state senator and tell her your concerns?
senator
n.参议员
A: Why does he call so many shots in this business?
B: He’s been a Senior Trainer for 10 years.
senior
a.1.资格较老的，地位较高的；2.年长的
n.1.较年长者; 2.(中学或大学的)毕业班学生
A: I can’t see any way to solve this problem short of giving up!
B: Now, let’s be sensible about this and think it through before we act.
sensible
a.明智的，合情理的
A: I must be a very sensitive person to let these things affect me so much.
B: No, I just think you care a lot and your feelings were hurt.
sensitive
a.1.敏感的，灵敏的；2.神经过敏的，容易生气的; 3.易受伤害的
A: Could you describe for me the sequence of events?
B: Well, first, he went to the bank to cash a check, then he put the money in his wallet, and when he went to pay his bill, his wallet wasn’t in his pocket. That’s all we know.
sequence
n.1.连续，接续，一连串; 2.次序，顺序
A: There was a series of telephone calls in the middle of the night.
B: Could they have all been made by the same person?
series
n.1.一系列，连续；2.丛书,(电视)连续剧
A: Are you attending the first session of the conference or are you not coming until after lunch?
B: I wouldn’t miss the first session for anything! That’s when the keynote speaker will be there.
session
n.1.会议，一届会期; 2.(从事某项活动的)集会(或一段时间)
A: That hotel is the best setting for our conference meeting.
B: I agree. It has such a nice ambience and the service is excellent.
setting
n.1.环境，(小说等的)背景,(舞台等的)布景; 2.调节，设定的位置
A: It would be nice if we could come to a settlement on this before it actually goes to court.
B: Maybe so, but it would take a lot of compromising by both parties to reach an agreement.
settlement
n.1.解决，协议; 2.居留地
A: When do you think she will be responsible enough to take care of her own car?
B: Not before the age of seventeen.
seventeen
num.十七,十七个
A: How many children will be coming to the circus?
B: We think there will be about seventy.
seventy
num.七十,七十个
A: Severe thunderstorms have been predicted for tonight in our area.
B: I better make sure we have plenty of flashlights in case the power goes out.
severe
a.1.严重的；2.严厉的，严格的；3.严峻的，艰难的；4.朴素的，不加装饰的
A: He is being charged with sexual harassment of a minor.
B: I find that hard to believe.
sexual
a.1.性的，两性的；2.性别的
A: What was is that you didn’t like about her?
B: Her comments seemed quite superficial and shallow.
shallow
a.1.浅的；2.浅薄的
n.[常pl.]浅滩，浅水处
A: I really want to shave, but they asked us to grow a beard for the play.
B: I think you look quite handsome like that.
shave
vt.剃,刮,刨,削
vi.修面，刮脸
a.修面，刮脸
A: Where should I put this extra firewood?
B: Just put it in the shed out back.
shed
vt.1.脱落，脱去; 2.流出,流下；3.发出(光等),散发; 4.摆脱，去掉
n.棚屋
A: Did you have fun at the beach?
B: Yes, being with my family was sheer delight!
sheer
a.1.完全的，十足的; 2.陡峭的，垂直的；3.极薄的，透明的
ad.垂直地，陡峭地
vi.(off)急转向，偏离
A: Do you have a nutcracker? I can’t get this shell open.
B: Here. This one works really well.
shell
n.1.壳,贝壳；2.外壳,框架; 3.炮弹
vt.1.剥…的壳; 2.炮击
A: It’s starting to rain! What should we do?
B: Quick! Run to get under that shelter over there!
shelter
n.1.掩蔽处,躲避处; 2.住所；3.掩蔽，保护
vt.掩蔽,庇护
vi.躲避
A: Here, this umbrella will shield you from the sun.
B: Thanks. I burn very easily.
shield
n.防护物，护罩,盾(状物)
vt.保护，防护
A: I need a car with automatic transmission. It’s hard for me to shift gears.
B: We only have two like that in stock.
shift
v.1.移动，转移；2.改变，转变
n.1.转换，转变；2.(轮或换)班
A: When it gets below thirty degrees, my hands begin to shiver with cold.
B: Why don’t you wear some gloves?
shiver
n.战栗，发抖
A: There is a shortage of water this time of year, so please only water your gardens once a week.
B: But my flowers will all die!
shortage
n.不足，缺少
A: I have only one major shortcoming. I can’t remember phone numbers.
B: If that’s the only problem you have, you’re in good shape.
shortcoming
n.短处，缺点
A: Shortly after we got there, I realized I had left my portfolio at home.
B: How did you get through the presentation without it?
shortly
ad.1.立刻，不久；2.不耐烦地，简短地
A: How can I fit this on my brochure?
B: Take it to the copy center and have them shrink it to a smaller size.
shrink
vi.1.起皱,收缩；2.退缩，畏缩
vt.使起皱，使收缩
A: What did you mean when you shrugged your shoulders just now?
B: I just didn’t know what to say next. I was stumped.
shrug
v./n.耸肩(表示冷漠、怀疑等)
shrug off对…满不在乎,对…不屑一顾
A: A crab moves sideways as opposed to forward and backward.
B: How does a turtle move?
sideways
ad./a.1.从一边地(的),向一边地(的); 2.在一边地(的); 3.斜着地(的),侧身地(的)
A: With a sigh of relief, she sat down in her chair after a hard day’s work.
B: What was it about her day that was so exhausting?
sigh
n.叹息(声)
vi.叹息，叹气
A: As we were sightseeing, we saw the Queen entering the castle.
B: That must have been very exciting!
sightseeing
n.观光，游览
A: When you get to the end of the road, give me a signal so I will know what it is my turn to start.
B: But what if you don’t notice my signal?
signal
n.1.信号，暗号; 2.标志，表示
vt.1.向…发信号； 2.标志着
vi.发信号
a.显著的,重大的
A: Where do I write my signature?
B: Right here on the dotted line.
signature
n.签名，署名，签字
A: What is the significance of the red light?
B: Could it mean that we are at the end of the line?
significance
n.1.意义，含义；2.重要性,重大
A: That was a very significant moment in her life.
B: You mean when she graduated from college?
significant
a.1.相当数量的；2.重要的,意义重大的；3.意味深长的
A: She was a talented young musician, and similarly an excellent singer.
B: Looks like she had a lot going for her in her life.
similarly
ad.相似地，类似地
A: How can he be so clear and effective in his presentation?
B: He has a strong sense of simplicity.
simplicity
n.1.简单，简易; 2.朴素
A: I truly want to simplify my life.
B: Perhaps you could start by cleaning out your closets.
simplify
vt.简化，使简明
A: What a sin to work so hard that you have no time for your family!
B: But how else can I bring in enough income to feed them all?
sin
n.罪,罪孽
vi.违犯戒律,犯过失
A: I am sincere about wanting to spend time with you this weekend.
B: I feel exactly the same way.
sincere
a.诚挚的，真诚的，诚恳的
A: Did you know that the word “scissors” can be either singular or plural?
B: I did not know that.
singular
a.1.单数的；2.非凡的，突出的，奇特的
A: We picked the perfect site for building our house.
B: Please take me to see it. I want to see if it fits the lay of the land.
site
n.位置，场所，地点
vt.使坐落在，设置
A: When she turns “sweet sixteen” we want to have a big party for her.
B: How many more years until that happens?
sixteen
num.十六，十六个
A: We will move into our new house in sixty days.
B: Is that about two months away?
sixty
num.六十,六十个
A: The pond has frozen over.
B: I can’t wait to skate on it tonight with my friends!
skate
n.冰鞋
vi.溜冰，滑冰
A: Could you sketch out your plan for the graphics in this project?
B: First, help me get a picture of it in my head.
sketch
n.1.略图，草图；2.梗概,大意；3.素描，速写
vt.1.绘…的略图，画…的素描(或速写); 2.概述，简述
vi.绘略图，画素描(或速写)
A: What do you want to do over winter break?
B: I’d like to ski in the mountains.
ski
n.滑雪板
vi.滑雪
A: What are you qualifications for this job?
B: I am particularly skilled at writing grant proposals.
skilled
a.1.熟练的，有技能的; 2.需要技能的
A: He is a skillful writer.
B: Good, we need a stronger group of writers on our staff.
skillful
a.灵巧的，娴熟的
A: What is the best way to cover the topics for the meeting?
B: I think it would be best to just skim the surface of the first topic, and then delve deeply into the second topic.
skim
vt.1.撇(去); 2.掠过,擦过; 3.浏览，略读
vi.浏览，略读
A: Please don’t slam the door or it may wake up the baby.
B: Okay, I’ll keep it quiet.
slam
vt.1.砰地关上(门或窗); 2.猛地拉(或扔等),砰地放下；3.猛烈抨击
vi.(门,窗等)砰地关上
n.砰的一声
A: How did you get that bruise?
B: Someone accidentally slapped me on the face.
slap
vt.1.掴,掌击,拍; 2.啪的一声(用力)放
n.掴,掌击，拍
A: Where could I buy a shirt with short sleeves to wear when the weather gets warm?
B: Try the clothing store across the street.
sleeve
n.袖子
A: I wish I were more slender.
B: I think you look great just the way you are.
slender
a.1.苗条的，修长的; 2.微薄的，不足的，微弱的
A: Would you like to have a slice of my birthday cake?
B: Thank you, I would love a piece.
slice
n.1.薄片，切片；2.一份,部分
vt.切(片),割
A: Is there room for me on the bench?
B: Sure! We’ll slide over and there will be plenty of room.
slide
v.1.(使)滑动,(使)下滑; 2.(使)悄悄地移动
n.1.滑动,下滑；2.滑道,滑面; 3.幻灯片
let slide 放任自流，听其自然
A: I notice a slight change in his appearance as he began to loose some of his hair.
B: Yes, I could tell a difference, too.
slight
a.1.轻微的，不足道的; 2.纤细的，瘦弱的
vt./n.轻视,藐视
A: There is a slim chance that I could get us two tickets to the opera on Saturday night.
B: How wonderful! I was afraid they’d be all sold out.
slim
a.1.苗条的;2.薄的;3.(机会)少的，小的
v.(用运动,节食等)减轻体重，变苗条
A: Careful not to slip on the ice!
B: Thanks for warning me. I’ll be careful.
slip
vi.1.滑(倒),滑落；2.溜走；3.下降，跌落
vt.悄悄放进
n.疏漏，差错
give… the slip避开，甩掉
let slip偶然泄露(秘密等)
slip up失误,出差错
A: It’s beginning to rain outside.
B: Watch out. The roads get very slippery when they are wet.
slippery
a.1.滑的; 2.油滑的，狡猾的，不可靠的
A: There’s steep slope near the top of the trail.
B: I remember. That’s where people often lose their balance and fall.
slope
n.1.斜坡，斜面；2.倾斜，斜度
v.(使)倾斜
A: Did you see that car smash into the telephone pole?
B: Yes. I hope no one was hurt.
smash
vt.1.粉碎，打烂; 2.狠打,猛击; 3.使破灭，使失败
vi.1.碎裂,粉碎；2.猛撞,猛冲
n.1.破碎(声);2.猛击,猛撞; 3.轰动的演出，巨大的成功
A: Sometimes it’s hard to snap out of a trance when you’ve been hypnotized.
B: It’s true. I’ve seen some people who have continued to act as if they were still hypnotized.
snap
vi.1.喀嚓折断,啪地绷断; 2.吧嗒一声(关上或打开); 3.(at)厉声说话，怒声责骂
vt.1.使喀嚓一声折断; 2.使发出吧嗒一声(关上或打开); 3.给…拍快照
n.1.吧嗒声; 2.快照
a.仓促的，突然的
snap out of迅速从…中恢复过来
snap up 1.抢购；2.抢先弄到手
A: How can I get this stain off my blouse?
B: I think it would help if you would soak it in baking soda.
soak
v.1.浸泡；2.(使)湿透,渗透
soak up 吸收，摄取
A: What is that so-called “friend” of yours up to?
B: Who? Him? He’s no friend of mine. We barely know each other.
so-called
a.所谓的，号称的
A: What are you doing this afternoon?
B: I’m off to play soccer with my frineds.
soccer
n.足球
A: He is very smart academically him too hard to study, and not allowing enough time for him to develop socially.
social
a.1.社会的；2.交际的，社交的
A: Your hamburger is almost ready. What would you like to drink?
B: A large soda, please.
soda
n.1.苏打水，汽水；2.苏打，碳酸钠
A: We need more places for people to sit in the living room.
B: Why don’t we move the long sofa over against the wall?
sofa
n. (长)沙发
A: I am having a terrible time keeping my finances in order.
B: Why don’t you go to the computer store and find a good software program to help you?
software
n.软件
A: I’d like to make our house more nergy efficient. Our electrical bills were very high this year.
B: Have you thought of adding solar panels to your roof to lower energy consumption and take advantage of the sun’s energy?
solar
a.1.太阳的，日光的；2.(利用)太阳能的
A: How can I help you?
B: I need to have the sole on my shoe repaired. It is worn down on on e side.
sole
a.1.单独的; 2.唯一的；2.独有的
n.脚底; 鞋底; 袜底
A: Could you tell if he was being serious in our converstion yesterday?
B: Yes, he gave solemn answers to my questions and looked me right in the eye as he talked.
solemn
a.1.严肃的；2.庄严的，隆重的
A: We need to keep working until we find a solution to the problem.
B: I agree. We can’t just give up.
solution
n.1.解答；2.解答，解决办法；3.溶液
A: How would you solve this mystery?
B: First, I would retrace our steps until we find the key.
solve
vt.1.解决，解答
A: Somehow, we will get everything done for this project and get it in on time.
B: It will be amazing, but now impossible to accomplish.
somehow
ad.1.以某种方式，用某种方法；2.不知怎么地
A: We must meet for lunch sometime soon.
B: How about this coming Friday? Are you free?
sometime
ad.将来某个时候，过去某个时候
a. 以前的，一度的
A: What do you think of her teaching style?
B: She seems somewhat distracted in her delivery and a little disorganized.
somewhat
ad.稍微，有点
A: He acted too sophisticated for me.
B: Me, too. I’m more comfortable with the relaxed, easy-going type.
sophisticated
a.1.老于世故的，老练的，精通的；2.精密的，尖端的，复杂的；3.高雅的，有教养的
A: Do you want to go running after school today?
B: I don’t think so. My legs are really sore from yesterday.
sore
a.1.疼痛的，痛苦的；2.恼火的；3.极度的，剧烈的
n.痛处,疮口
A: She’s been in constant sorrow since her cat died.
B: Maybe we could take her on a trip to the mountains to get her mind off it.
sorrow
n.1.悲哀，悲痛；2.伤心事,不幸的事
A: This milk has gone sour, could you replace it?
B: Sorry, here’s a fresh one at no charge.
sour
a.1.酸的，酸味的); 2.馊的,酸臭的；3.乖戾的，尖酸刻薄的
v.1.(使)变酸,(使)变馊; 2.(使)变的乖戾(或暴躁)
A: What was the source of your information?
B: I read it in the newspaper yesterday.
source
n.1.源(泉),发源地; 2.来源，出处
A: I understand that there is a thunderstorm coming our way.
B: Yes, I heard on the weather channel that it would blow in from the southeast.
southeast
n.东南(方),东南部
ad.向东南
a.东南方的,东南部的，来自东南的
A: Have you ever taken a trip to the southwest?
B: Actually, we are planning to go that direction this summer for vacation.
southwest
n.西南(方),西南部
ad.向西南
a.西南方的,西南部的，来自西南的
A: April is the perfect time to sow seeds directly in the garden.
B: Is that after all danger of frost has passed?
sow
vt.播(种)
A: Why did they postpone the shuttle launch?
B: I heard that they found some malfunctions in the electrcal system of the spacecraft itself.
spacecraft
n.航天器，宇宙飞船
A: I am digging a spring garden. Do you have a spade I could borrow?
B: Yes, there is one in our garden shed.
spade
n.锹,铲子
A: Over the span of one year he has grown three inches!
B: It’s amazing how fast they grow at this age!
span
n.1.一段时间；2.跨距,跨度
vt.1.持续，贯穿，包括；2.横跨，跨越
A: That fire started from just one tiny spark.
B: I guess that’s why it’s so important to thoroughly douse a campfire before leaving.
spark
n.火花，火星
vi.发出火花
vt.(off)触发,引起
A: He certainly was a motivating speacker!
B: I agree, let’s invite him back next year.
speaker
n.1.说话者，演讲者；2.讲某种语言的人；3.扬声器
A: What can I do about her constant headaches?
B: I would send her to a pain specialist.
specialist
n.专家
A: Do you seel digital watches?
B: No, I only specialize in watch repair. You will need to go to the shop next door.
specialize
vi.(in)专门研究，专攻
A: What kind of skull is this?
B: It comes from a species of animal particular to this part of the world.
species
n.种,类
A: I have a specific shoe I am looking for.
B: Maybe if you describe it, I could help you find it.
specific
a.1.特定的，特有的;2.明确的，具体的
n.[pl.]详情，细节
A: I can’t specifically remember what happened on that day.
B: Well, could you give me your general impressions and feelings?
specifically
ad.1.特别地；2.明确地，具体地
A: Please specify the details of the item you are ordering.
B: I would like two blue sweatshirts, please.
specify
vt.明确说明，具体指定
A: How do I find out the mercury content of the soil?
B: Just dig a small specimen from each area of your yard and send it to our lab. Then we will send you a report.
specimen
n.标本，样本
A: What did you think of the show last night?
B: It was a spectacular performance!
spectacular
a.壮观的，引人注目的
n.壮观的演出，惊人之举
A: Who do you think commited the crimes?
B: I’d rather not speculate on that at this time.
speculate
vi.1.(about, on)推测，推断; 2.投机，做投机买卖
vt.推测，推断
A: He writes a very interesting story.
B: Yes. And now he needs to work on his spelling and mechanics.
spelling
n.拼写，拼法
A: When people began to see the earth as a sphere, modes of travel took on a new meaning.
B: Mapmaking drastically changed as well.
sphere
n.1.球(体); 2.范围，领域
A: Look at the spider spinning its web!
B: I see. And the drops of dew on it look like diamonds!
spider
n.蜘蛛
A: Be careful not to spill your drink on the rug.
B: I’ll just drink it in the kitchen.
spill
v.(使)溢出,(使)洒落
n.溢出
A: Why are they raising so many sheep?
B: They shear them and spin the wool into yarn.
spin
vi.1.旋转；2.晕眩; 3.纺(纱),织(网)
vt.1.使旋转；2.绞干,(用洗衣机等)甩干
n.旋转，自转
A: I am in need of some spiritual renewal.
B: Perhaps going on a silent retreat would help.
spiritual
a.1.精神(上)的；2.宗教(上)的
A: I really dislike seeing people spit on the sidewalk.
B: I find it not to be a clean and healthy practice.
spit
vi.吐唾沫(或痰)
vt.吐出
n.唾液，唾沫
spit out厉声说出
A: In spite of all the criticism you hear from me, I think you are doing a fantastic job!
B: Thank you. I am relieved to hear that.
spite
n.恶意,怨恨
in spite of 不顾，不管
A: What if we split our job in half and you did the mornings and I worked afternoons?
B: That’s fine with me!
split
vi.1.分裂，分离；2.被撕裂,裂开
vt.1.使分裂；2.劈开，撕裂; 3.分担，分享
n.1.裂口；2.分裂
split up1.断绝关系，离婚；2.划分
A: It would spoil things now if you left our band.
B: Oh, I didn’t realize you needed one more vocalist.
spoil
vt. 1.损坏，破坏；2.宠坏，溺爱
vi.(食物)变质
n.[pl.]战利品；掠夺物；赃物
A: We need to go and talk to them about this problem.
B: Okay, I’ll be the spokesman for the group.
spokeman
n.发言人
A: Would you sponsor me when I apply for membership into the club?
B: I’d be glad to. I think you would be an excellent member.
sponsor
n.发起者，主办者，赞助者
vt.1.发起，主办；2.资助,赞助; 3.支持
A: He has become quite a sportsman.
B: I remember when he was just learning the game three years ago.
sportsman
n.运动员
A: When you asked me to sing in front of the group, I felt really on the spot.
B: Sorry, next time I’ll try to be more sensitive.
spot
n.1.地点，处所；2.斑点，污点；3.少量
vt.1.认出，发现；2.玷污
on the spot 1.在场，到场；2.立即，马上，当场
A: The aphids are eating up my plants!
B: I hate to spray insecticide, because it is terrible for the environment. Let’s try to find another alternative.
spray
v.喷,(使)溅散
n.1.浪花，水花,飞沫; 2.喷雾
A: I have pain shooting down my neck and arms every day.
B: Could you have a bone spur on your spine?
spur
n.刺激(物),激励
vt.激励,鞭策，促进
on the spur of the moment 一时冲动之下，当即
A: I know I can always count on him.
B: I agree. He is a very stable person.
stable
a.1.稳定的，稳固的；2.沉稳的，持重的
n.马厩，马棚
A: What should we do with all this firewood?
B: Let’s stack it under that shed so we can keep it dry for winter.
stack
n.整齐的一叠(或一堆)
vt.把…叠成堆,堆放于
A: Are you going to the game?
B: Yes. Let’s meet at the north side of the stadium under the clock.
stadium
n.运动场，体育场
A: Tell me about your department.
B: Well, we have an incredible staff of five people, and each of us handles one aspect of the business.
staff
n.全体职工，全体人员
vt.为…配备(人员)
A: How could I get this stain out of my shirt?
B: Why don’t you try bleach?
stain
vt.玷污，污染，染色
n.污点，污迹
A: We have so much at stake with this deal.
B: I sure hope you are successful in getting it spproved.
stake
n.1.桩,标桩; 2.利害关系，股份；3.赌本,赌注
vt.以…打赌，拿…冒险
at stake 在危急关头，在危险中
A: The crackers are going stale.
B: I’ve heard that if you put them in the oven for a few minutes, you can crisp them up.
stale
a.1.不新鲜的；2.陈腐的，过时的
A: If you look at it from the standpoint of the customers, then it makes sense to lower prices.
B: But can we afford to take that risk?
standpoint
n.立场，观点
A: I cannot accept the fact that there are people who starve to death every day.
B: Neither can I . What can we do about it?
starve
v.(使)挨饿,(使)饿死
A: He made a statement to the press that I did not understand.
B: Maybe we could ask him to clarify at our next meeting.
statement
n.1.声明,陈述，说法；2.结算单,报表
A: I could’t hear what you said. There was too much static on the phone.
B: Okay, I’ll repeat what I said.
static
a.1.静的，静力的，静态的；2.静止的，停滞的
n.1.静电;2.[~s]静力学
A: Is there a static that would help support our conclusions?
B: I think we could find one or two on this chart.
statisitc
n.1.统计数值，统计资料; 2.[~s]统计学
A: The statue in the garden looks old and cracked.
B: Maybe we should replace it with a new one.
statue
n.塑像，雕像
A: What’s the status on the traffic today?
B: I hear it’s pretty congested on the forth side of town.
status
n.1.地位，身份；2.情形，状况
A: Do you think we should hire her?
B: Yes, she’s a steady and capable worker.
steady
a.1.稳的，平稳的；2.稳定的，持续的；3.稳重的，坚定的
v. (使)平稳，(使)稳定
A: I am hungry for some good pretein.
B: How about a delicious steak?
steak
n.牛排；肉排；鱼排
A: I’m cooking steamed broccoli tonight. Have you seen our steamer?
B: I think it’s in the bottom cabinet.
steamer
n.汽船,轮船，蒸锅,蒸笼
A: I don’t know if I can make it up that steep hill.
B: Try peddling fast going down this one, and you’ll be able to make it up that one.
steep
a.1.陡的，陡峭的；2.(价格等)过高的；3.急剧的(上升或下降)
vt.浸泡，沉浸
A: Which way do I go to get to the theater?
B: Head north on the highway, and when you come to the fork, steer left towards the river.
steer
vt.1.驾驶，为…操舵; 2.引导
vi.驾驶
steer clear of 绕开，避开
A: What did that idea stem from?
B: I think it came from my experience with children playing hopscotch.
stem
n.1.茎,干; 2.词干
vi. (from) 起源于
vt. 堵住，止住，抑止
A: Whenever I spill honey on the kitchen counter, it gets very sticky.
B: Usually a rag with hot water will wash it off.
sticky
a.1.粘的，粘性的; 2.(天气)湿热的；3.困难的，棘手的
A: My joints are getting stiff. Is there anything I can do to loosen them up?
B: I usually take herbs and a hot bath with salts.
stiff
a.1.硬的，僵直的；2.不灵活的；3.拘谨的，生硬的；4.艰难的，费劲的；5.(风等)强烈的
ad.1.极其,非常; 2.僵硬地
A: I wish I could find something that would stimulate me to exercise.
B: Have you tried doing it with a friend? Or how about dancing?
stimulate
vt.刺激，激励
A: Did that bee sting you on the hand?
B: Yes, I was digging in the garden and I must have gotten into a hive!
sting
vi.1.刺,蛰,叮; 2.感到剧痛
vt.1.刺,蛰,叮; 2.刺痛,使痛苦；3.激怒
n.1.(昆虫的)蛰刺; 2.刺(痛),剧痛
A: After you add all the ingredients, stir them all together.
B: But we are out of eggs. I need to run to the store first.
stir
vt.1.搅拌，搅动；2.使徽动；3.激起,打动
vi.1.徽动；2.(某种感情)产生
n.1.搅拌，搅动；2.激动，骚乱
stir up 激起,挑起
A: It may snow tonight. Let’s stock up on hot chocolate.
B: Good idea! Let’s go to the store.
stock
n.1.备料，库存，现货; 2.股票，公债；3.世系,血统；4.汤汁; 5.[总称]家畜，牲畜
v.储备
a. 常用的，常备的
in stock 有现货的,有库存的
out of stock 无现货的，脱销的
take stock of 对…估价,判断
A: Do you like my stokings?
B: Actually, I think they look sort of silly.
stocking
n.长袜
A: Why are you stooped over like that ?
B: My back’s been really hurting me lately.
stoop
vi.1.弯腰,俯身；2.(to)堕落到，降低身份(做某事)
n.弯腰，曲背
A: We have so much stuff! Let’s put some of it in storage.
B: Okay, I’ll reserve us a storage unit.
storage
n.1.贮藏，保管；2.存储
A: If we add enough wood to the stove, maybe we can stay warm all night.
B: We need to. I have been freezing at night!
stove
n.炉子，火炉
A: I don’t want to put a strain on you.
B: That’s okay! I think I can handle it!
strain
n.1.拉紧,绷紧; 2.过劳,极度紧张；3.张力；4.扭伤,拉伤; 5.[常pl.]旋律，曲调；6.品种，品系，家系；7.气质,个性特点
vt.1.扭伤,拉伤; 2.尽力使用，使紧张; 3.绷紧,拉紧
vi.尽力，努力
A: How can we keep this from falling off our bike?
B: What if we strap it to the handlebars?
strap
n.带，皮带
vt.1.用带扣住，束牢,捆扎；2.用绷带包扎
A: We need tcome up with a strategic plan of how to get there.
B: I know, we could travel in the night to avoid the traffic.
strategic
a.1.对全局有重大意义的，关键的; 2.战略上的
A: What strategy is he using to get into law school?
B: I think he is applying to four schools and sending resumes and portfolios.
strategy
n.战略，策略
A: How can we keep the weeds our of the garden ?
B: Straw works pretty well, unless ther eare seeds in it that start to sprout.
straw
n.1.稻草，麦杆; 2.吸管
A: We followed the stream to the pond.
B: What did you do next?
stream
n. 1.小河,溪流；2.流,一股,一串
v. 流(出),涌(出)
A: I would like to strengthen my calf muscles.
B: Have you thought about hiring a trainer to help you plan an exercise routine?
strengthen
vt.加强，巩固
A: How can I cope with all of the stress in my life?
B: Have you tried daily maditation?
stress
n.1.压力，紧张；2.强调，重要性；3.应力; 4.重音
vt.强调，着重,重读
A: I wake up in the moring with a lot of back pain.
B: Why don’t you try doing a regular stretch routine at night before you go to bed?
stretch
vi.伸展，延伸，延续
vt.1.拉长,拉紧,伸展；2.使倾注全力,使紧张
n.1.一段时间，一段路程，连绵的一片; 2.伸展，延伸，延续
at a stretch 不停地，连续地
A: That certainly is a striking ourfit you’re wearing.
B: Thank you.
striking
a. 1.显著的，突出的；2.惹人注目的，容貌出众的
A: Please don’t string our this project.
B: If I really put my mind to it, I should be able to finish it in the next few days.
string
n.1.弦,线,细绳; 2.一串,一行
vt. 1.用线串; 2.(用线)悬挂，系住
string along 1.欺骗，愚弄； 2.(with)跟随
string out (使)成行地展开
A: There is s strip of fast-food restaurants on that road.
B: Surely we will be able to find somewhere to eat
strip
vi. 脱光衣服
vt. 1.剥去,脱去…的衣服； 2.剥夺，夺走
n. 条，狭条，带状物
A: I would like to buy the blue workout pants with the red stripe down the side.
B: They are a good buy and are on sale.
stripe
n. 条纹
A: We just had a stroke of good luck!
B: What happened ? Did you win the lottery?
stroke
n. 1.中风; 2.一举,一次努力; 3.划桨,划水；4.击,敲; 5.报时的钟声；6.笔划,一笔; 7.抚摩
vt. 抚摩
A: Will this building be able to withstand hurricanes and earthquakes?
B: I ma confident that the structure of the building is sound and strong enough.
structure
n. 1.结构，构造；2.建筑物
vt. 构造，建造
A: I will be working all day in my studio.
B: Are you trying to get your paintings done for the art show?
studio
n. 1.画室,摄影室; 2.播音室,录音室,摄影棚
A: We have so much stuff in this house!
B: If we ever have to pack up and move, it will be a big job!
stuff
n.原料，材料，东西
vt.1.填进,填满，塞满；2.让…吃饱
A: What do you think it is about her style of writing that is so appealing?
B: I think it’s how she can describe her characters as if they were paintings.
style
n. 1.风格，文体; 2.式样，类型；3.流行式样，时尚
vt.(根据新款式)设计
A: If I were to submerge myself in my work, I think I might get all of the project completed on time.
B: But what would it cost you in the rest of your life?
submerge
vi. 潜入水中
vt. 浸没,淹没
A: Could you submit your letter to me for review by the end of October?
B: Ohly if I stop all other projects to get it done.
submit
vi. (to) 屈服，听从
vt. 1.呈送，提交；2.主张，建议
A: There were subsequent calls on the phone that added evidence to the case.
B: Do you think any of them were related to the previous call?
subsequent
a.随后的，后来的
A: There was not a lot of substance to her testimony.
B: I agree. It was very weak and unreliable.
substance
n. 1.物质；2.实质；3.大意,要旨; 4.根据，理由
A: He made a substantial contribution on our charity.
B: Does he do this every year?
substantial
a.1.可观的，大量的；2.牢固的，结实的；3.实质的，真实的
A: Our main actor is sick? What should we do ?
B: We’ll just have to find a substitute. The show must go on.
substitute
n. 代用品，代替者
vt.代替，代以
vi.(for) 代替，替代
A: If I subtract the twenty-five damaged pots from our inventory, how many do we have ready to ship?
B: I think we will still have 130 left.
subtract
v.减(去)
A: Where does he live?
B: He lives in the nearby suburb and drives to work each day.
suburb
n.市郊，郊区
A: What is the quickest way to get to the north part of town?
B: The subway is quickest and cheapest.
subway
n.1.地铁；2.地下过道，地道
A: There were eight monarchs in successsion over the last twenty years.
B: Who has the first monarch?
succession
n.1.连续，接续；2.一连串，一系列；3.接替，继任
A: What was your greatest achievement as a coach?
B: Probably winning five successive championships.
successive
a.连接的，连续的
A: How does a baby learn to suck milk from its mother?
B: I just think it is a natural instinct that humans are born with.
suck
v.吸,吮
suck up 奉承，拍马屁
A: Is that a sufficient amount of money to cover the cost of the beach house?
B: I don’t know! I’ll need to check with the realtor.
sufficient
a.足够的，充分的
A: Do you have a suggestion of what would be the best way to solve the traffic problem in the mornings?
B: I think we first need to do a survey of the traffic patterns at that time of day, and then look at how the timers are set on the stoplights.
suggestion
n.1.建议，意见；2.细微的迹象；3.暗示,联想
A: What is the current suicide rate for teenagers in urban communities?
B: I think it varies based on the quality of their family life.
suicide
n.1.自杀；2.自取灭亡
A: What is the sum of two and two?
B: That’s too easy. It’s four.
sum
n.1.总额，总和; 2.金额；3.算术
vi. 共计
in sum 总而言之
sum up 总结，概括
A: Would you please summarize the main points of the keynote address so that I can remember them?
B: I’m sorry, but I was picking up a colleague at the airport at that time.
summarize
vt. 概括，总结
A: Here is a summary of the work I have been doing over the last month.
B: Does this include your time at the conference in Beijing?
summary
n.摘要，概要
a.即刻的，立即的
in summary 总的来说，概括起来
A: We will be having a summit meeting in June to discuss the peace initiatives.
B: Hopelly we will then be able to address the boundary issues between our countries.
summit
n.1.(山等的)最高点，峰顶; 2.最高级会议；3.顶峰，极点
A: Every morning the sunlight wakes me from a deep sleep.
B: Have you tried drawing the curtains?
sunlight
n.日光，阳光
A: At sunrise, I sit and meditate before I start my busy day.
B: Does that help to calm your spirit and focus your mind?
sunrise
n.1.日出，拂晓；2.朝霞
A: At sunset, I look out over the field and often see a herd of deer peacefully grazing.
B: Sunset is a very calming time of day.
sunset
n.1.日落，傍晚；2.晚霞
A: I love sitting in the sunshine!
B: Just be sure to wear sunscreen!
sunshine
n.日光，日照
A: What a superb dinner that was!
B: Thank you! I really wanted to fix a special one for you.
superb
a.极好的，高质量的
A: The conversation I had with her was very superficial.
B: Maybe you could give her another chance in a less stressful situation.
superficial
a.1.肤浅的，浅薄的；2.表面的
A: She talked to us as if she were our superior.
B: It actually felt very condescending to me.
superior
a.1.上级的，(在职位，地位等方面)较高的；2.(to)较好的，优于…的; 3.优良的，卓越的；4.有优越感的，高傲的
n.上级，长官
A: Would you go to the supermarket and pick up a few fresh tomatoes for dinner?
B: I’d be glad to. See you soon.
supermarket
n.超级市场
A: Each day I take a vitamin supplement for my skin.
B: Does is really help?
supplement
n.1.增补(物),补充(物); 2.增刊，副刊
vt.增补，补充
A: What would you characterize as the superme accomplishment of your storied career?
B: I would have to say negotiating the peace agreement of 1974.
superme
a.1.最高的，至上的；2.极度的，最重要的
A: He went in for routine surgery on his heart.
B: Was is successful, or were there complications?
surgery
n. 1.外科，外科手术；2.手术室
A: There’s a surplus of corn in our part of the country.
B: Could you work out a way to export it to another country or region?
surplus
n.过剩，剩余，赢余
a. 过剩的，多余的
A: When did the enemy finally surrender?
B: They surrendered at the stroke of midnight last night.
surrender
vi.1.投降；2.(to)屈服(于),让步
vt.交出，放弃
n.投降，放弃
A: The troops are beginning to surround our camp.
B: Perhaps we could spread out and distract them
surround
vt.1.包围; 2.环绕，围绕
A: When I’m alone in the woods, I feel at one with my surroundings.
B: Can you describe the feeling in more detail?
surroundings
n.周围的事物，环境
A: Before we can appraise the house, we need an accurate survey of the property.
B: Let’s wait until we have a fair weather day.
survey
n.1.调查，查勘; 2.测量，测勘; 3.全面审视,概括论述
vt.1.调查，检视(建筑物等);2.测量，测勘; 3.全面审视,概括论述
A: If all we do is watch out for our own survival, we miss a major piece of our existence.
B: I firmly agree with you.
survival
n. 1.幸存,继续生存；2.幸存者，残存物
A: If I can survive writing this book, I can survive anything.
B: I don’t think writing a book is as hard as you’re making it our to be.
survive
vi.活下来，幸存,继续存在
vt.1.从…逃出，幸免于; 2.从(困境等)中挺过来；3.比…活得长
A: Who is the chief suspect in the crime?
B: As of right now, the chief suspect is the victim’s brother.
suspect
vt.1.疑有，推测；2.对…表示怀疑(或不信任)
n.嫌疑犯，可疑分子
a.可疑的,不可信的
A: Let’s suspend all judgment until all the facts are in.
B: It will be hard to wait that long.
suspend
vt.1.暂停，中止; 2.悬,挂,吊
A: What is your suspicion about this case?
B: Well, I believe we don’t yet have enough information to make either a guess or a judgment.
suspicion
n.1.怀疑，涉嫌; 2.一点儿,少量
A: Can you sustain this amount of energy throughout the tournament?
B: I don’t know. I may need to build up my endurance.
sustain
vt.1.保持，使持续下去；2.供养，维持(生命等); 3.支持，支撑；4.经受，遭受
A: It is hard for me to swallow pills.
B: Have you tried putting them in apple sauce?
swallow
vt.1.吞，咽; 2.轻信,轻易接受；3.承受，使不流露
vi.(因恐惧等)咽一下口水
n.1.燕子; 2.吞，咽
A: As I watch the trees sway in the breeze, I realize that I am a small part of a much bigger picture.
B: Yes, we are truly only a part of the whole!
sway
vi.摇摆，摇动
vt.1.使摇摆，使摇动；2.使改变看法，使动摇
n. 1.摇摆，摇动；2.起支配作用的影响
A: I swear that I will not tell anyone our secret!
B: Good, because I’m putting my trust in you.
swear
v.1.诅咒，咒骂；2.宣誓，发誓
swear by 极其信赖
swear in [常用被动语态]使宣誓就职
swear off 保证戒掉，放弃
A: After three hours of basketball, I was covered in sweat.
B: Were you drinking enough water to stay hydrated?
sweat
vi.出汗,流汗
n.汗,汗水
A: What color is your sweater?
B: It’s a mixture of greens and blues.
sweater
n.针织套衫,羊毛套衫
A: That would be swell if you could come.
B: I’ll try, if my game finishes early enough.
swell
vi.1.肿胀，膨胀，鼓起; 2.增强，增多，扩大
n.1.波浪起伏; 2.鼓起,隆起；3.增强，增加
a.极好的，了不起的
A: He’s very swift on his feet!
B: Yes, I think he could be a sprinter.
swift
a.1.迅速的，速度快的；2.敏捷的，反应快的
A: When I was a kid, I loved to play on the swings.
B: So did I. I felt like I was flying.
swing
v.1.(使)摇摆，(使)摇荡；2.(使)旋转; 3.(使)突然转向
n.1.摆动，摇摆；2.秋千
in full swing 正在余力进行中
A: Do you think we could switch seats on the airplane so we can sit together?
B: I think it depends on how full the plane is.
switch
v.转变，改变，转换
n.1.开关，电闸；2.转变，改变
switch off (用开关)关掉
switch on (用开关)开启
A: He pulled out his sword and began to fight.
B: Did his opponent have a sword, too.
sword
n.剑,刀
A: The flag is an important symbol of the nation.
B: What are some other symbols of the nation?
symbol
n.1.符号，标志；2.象征
A: He was very sympathetic to our cause.
B: I could tell that he would be willing to support us.
sympathetic
a.1.同情的，体谅的；2.(to)赞同的，支持的；3.和谐的，合意的
A: I sympathize with her point of view.
B: Do you think she knows we understand her perspective?
sympathize
vi.1.同情，怜悯；2.体谅，赞同
A: How can I let her know I care?
B: You could express your sympathy by sending a note or a card.
sympathy
n.1.同情，同情心；2.(思想感情上的)支持，赞同
A: What is the main symptom for a heart attack?
B: Usually the main symptom is chest pain.
symptom
n.1.症状；2.征候，征兆
A: Is this shoe made of real or synthetic leather?
B: It’s real, as far as I know.
synthetic
a.1.合成的，人造的；2.虚假的
A: Why has the team struggled this year?
B: Because they’re still getting used to the new coach’s new system.
system
n.1.系统，体系；2.制度，体制；3.方法，做法；4.身体
A: We need a systematic way of handing all of this paperwork
B: I agree, it is getting out of hand.
systematic
a. 有系统的，系统化的
