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A: Do you think that Samantha is lying?
B: Actually, I’m inclined to believe her.
incline
v.　１．（使）倾斜；２．（使）倾向于，赞同
n.　斜坡，斜面
A: You seem sad. Is something wrong?
B: I’m increasingly unhappy with my job.
increasingly
ad.　日益，越来越多地
A: What did you do last night?
B: I went to see an incredible movie. You should really go see it.
incredible
a.　１．不能相信的，不可信的；２．难以置信的，不可思议的，惊人的
A: Have you enjoyed your first year at college?
B: Yes. It’s great to finally have some independence.
independence
n.　独立，自主，自立
A: I know it’s important for you to be independent, but are you sure that I can’t help you move on Saturday?
B: Actually, maybe I could use some help.
independent
a.　１．独立的，自主的，自立的；２．无偏见的，中立的；３．不相关联的，无关的
A: What exactly do you do at work?
B: I’m working to create an index of every fashion magazine ever published.
index
n.　１．索引；２．标志，表征；３．指数，指标
vt.　为．．．编索引，把．．．编入索引
A: How long will the test be?
B: As I indicated earlier, the test will last for three hours.
indicate
v.　１．标示，指示，指出；２．表明，示意
A: Would you mother prefer a blue dress or a red one?
B: She didn’t give any indication.
indication
n.　１．指示，表示；２．象征，迹象
A: How was your date?
B: I liked her a lot, but she seemed rather indifferent to me.
indifferent
a.　１．冷漠的，不关心的，不积极的；２．一般的，（表现）平平的
A: I want to know how old she is, but I’m too embarrassed to ask.
B: Maybe you should try asking the question in an indirect manner.
indirect
a.　１．间接的，迂回的；２．不直截了当的，婉转的
A: I always though that I was indispensable to the organization, but I guess I was wrong.
B: Did they fire you?
indispensable
a. (to, for)　必不可少的，必需的
A: Do you think I should wear a hat to the party?
B: It all depends on your individual preference.
individual
a.　１．个别的，单独的，个人的；２．独特的
n.　个人，个体
A: How do you plan to play tennis today with it raining outside?
B: We’re going to play on the indoor courts at the club.
indoor
a.　（在）室内的，（在）户内的
ad.　［~s］在室内，在户内
A: Why is the river water so polluted?
B: It’s full of industrial waste from the factory.
industrial
a.　工业的，产业的
A: If we want our country to become a major player in the world economy them we’ve got to industrialize.
B: But don’t you think we should be worried about the side effects of industrialization.
industrialize
v.　（使）工业化
A: Don’t Jim and Judy look good together?
B: I think it’s inevitable that they will get married someday.
inevitable
a.　不可避免的，必然（发生）的
A: How long has your son had this rash?
B: Well, I first noticed it when he was an infant.
infant
n.　婴儿，幼儿
a.　婴儿的，幼稚的，初期的
A: When will I start to feel better?
B: You may feel better immediately after talking the medicine, but you should probably stay home from school for a few days to avoid infecting the other children.
infect
vt.　１．传染，感染；２．影响
A: Did he tell you that you got the job?
B: He didn’t say it directly, but I inferred it from the way he was praising me.
infer
vt.　推论，推断
A: Given that your blood was found at the crime scene, the logical inference is that you committed the crime.
B: I was framed!
inference
n.　１．推断结果，结论；２．推论，推理，推断
A: Why do you think they lost the game?
B: I thought it was clear form the start that they were the inferior team.
inferior
a.　１．劣等的，次的；２．下级的
n.　下级，下属
A: Why do you want to be an astronaut?
B: Because I want to travel to the infinite reaches of the universe.
infinite
a.　无限的，无穷的，无边无际的
A: How are your investments doing?
B: I thought they were doing great, until I realized that I had forgotten to include inflation in my calculations.
inflation
n.　１．通货膨胀；２．（充气而引起的）膨胀
A: Who do you think has had the greatest influence on your life?
B: I would have to say my father.
influence
n.　１．影响，影响力；２．产生影响的人（或事物）；３．势力，权势
vt.　影响
A: He wrote a very influential article on the history of philosophy.
B: When was the article written?
influential
a.　有影响的，有权势的
A: Why wasn’t I informed about the war?
B: We thought that the information would be too stressful for you at your age.
inform
vt.　通知，报告
vi. (against, on)　告发，检举
A: Why don’t we make an apple pie tonight?
B: I’m not sure that we have all of the necessary ingredients.
ingredient
n.　１．（混合物的）组成部分，成分，（烹调的）原料；２．（构成）要素，因素
A: How long have you been an inhabitant of this city?
B: I’ve lived here for around twenty years.
inhabitant
n.　居民，住户
A: How were you able to buy that new house?
B: I inherited a bunch of money from a distant relative.
inherit
vt.　继承
A: Did you enjoy the roller coaster?
B: Once I got over the initial shock of how fast it was going, I really had a good time.
initial
a.　开始的，最初的
n.　［常pl.］（姓名等的）首字母
A: I’m too nervous to even apply for a job.
B: If you don’t take the initiative to at least apply for a job, you’re never going to get one.
initiative　１．主动的，首创精神；２．主动的行动，倡议；３．主动权
n.
A: We’ll be giving you the medicine in the form of an injection.
B: Will it hurt?
injection
n.　注射，注入
A: Why was she kicked out of the game?
B: Because she deliberately tried to injure another player.
injure
vt.　伤害，损害，损伤
A: As a result of the injury, he will miss the entire season.
B: That’s a pity.
injury
n.　１．损害，伤害；２．受伤处
A: How many nights did you stay at the inn?
B: We stayed there for a week.
inn
n.　小旅馆，客栈，小酒馆
A: I hear that Jill’s been able to worm her way into the President’s inner circle.
B: I’ve heard that, too.
inner
a.　１．内部的，里面的；２．内心的
A: He really doesn’t understand anything about the real world.
B: No kidding. He’s so innocent.
innocent
a.　１．(of)清白的，无罪的，无辜的；２．无害的，没有恶意的；３．天真的，幼稚的，无知的
A: I’d really like to have your input on the lecture I just gave.
B: I thought you did a fabulous job.
input
n.　１．输入，投入；２．输入物，输入的数据
vt.　把．．．输入计算机
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A: What was that lady inquiring about?
B: She wanted to know if we had any job openings.
inquire
v.　打听，询问
inquire after　问起（某人情况），问候
inquire into　调查，探究
A: I really think there should be an inquiry into the government’s behavior.
B: You’re not the only one who thinks that way.
inquiry
n.　１．打听，询问；２．调查
A: What’s that noise coming from outside?
B: It’s the insects. They’re always loud in the summer.
insect
n.　昆虫，虫
A: What do you think of this paragraph?
B: It’s rather well-written, but I’d insert another sentence in the middle.
insert
vt.　插入，嵌入
A: What did you think of the speaker?
B: I thought she had some great insights into the global economy.
insight
n.　洞察力，洞悉，深刻的见解
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I inspect cars.
inspect
vt.　检查，视察
A: How did you decide to become an astronaut?
B: It was my grandmother who inspired me to be curious about the cosmos.
inspire
vt.　１．鼓舞，激起；２．给．．．以灵感
A: When will your car be out of the shop?
B: They said they need to install a couple of new parts, and that I should have it back by the end of the week.
install
vt.　１．安装，设置，安置；２．使就职，任命
A: Don’t you think we should hire someone to help with the installation of the new washing machine?
B: No, I think we can do it ourselves.
installation
n.　１．装置，设备，设施；２．安装，安置，设置；３．就任，就职
A: Sally was always so considerate of other people.
B: You’re right. I can’t think of a single instance in which she put her own interests above the interests of others.
instance
n.　例子，实例，事例
for instance　例如，比如
in the first instance　首先，起初
A: I’m glad we made the train.
B: For an instant, I thought we were going to miss it.
instant
a.　１．立即的，即刻的；２．紧急的，急迫的；３．（食品）速溶的，方便的
n.　瞬间，时刻
A: What makes her such a good basketball player?
B: She has very good instincts on the court.
instinct
n.　１．本能，直觉；２．生性，天性
A: Where does your father work?
B: He works at a research institute in Chicago.
institute
n.　学会，研究所，学院
vt.　建立，设立
A: Ever since the institution of the new laws, crime has been way down.
B: Do you think the change will be permanent?
institution
n.　１．（教育，慈善等）社会公共机构；２．制度，习俗；３．设立，创立，制定
A: Would you be willing to instruct my little brother how to fly a kite?
B: Of course.
instruct
vt.　１．指示，命令，通知；２．教育，指导
A: Do you play any musical instruments?
B: I play the flute.
instrument
n.　１．仪器，器械，工具；２．乐器
A: She was throwing insults at me for over half an hour.
B: You say she was throwing insults, but maybe she was just trying to help you improve.
insult
vt.　侮辱，辱骂
n.　侮辱，凌辱
A: Are you worried about what you would do if your house burned down?
B: Not really. We have insurance.
insurance
n.　保险，保险费
A: I’ll leave this deposit to insure you that I’ll return the car tomorrow.
B: Thank you.
insure
vt.　１．给．．．保险；２．保证，确保
A: How has the merger of the two schools gone?
B: It’s been difficult to integrate the different curriculums, but overall the merger has gone well.
integrate
v. (into, with) （使）成为一体，（使）合并
A: What did you like about the book?
B: It’s very intellectual, but not too hard to read.
intellectual
a.　智力的，善于思维的，知识的
n.　知识分子
A: Where does she get her intelligence?
B: From her mother.
intelligence
n.　１．智力，智慧，理解力；２．情报，消息
A: You are one of the most intelligent people that I’ve ever met.
B: Thanks, but I really think you’re exaggerating.
intelligent
a.　聪明的，有才智的
A: I intended to call you last night, but I haven’t been able to find time until today.
B: That’s okay. I’m glad to talk to you whenever you call.
intend
vt.　１．想要，打算，计划；２．打算使（成为），想让．．．做
A: That was such an intense movie!
B: No kidding. I was on the edge of my seat for the entire show.
intense
a.　１．强烈的，剧烈的，紧张的；２．认真的，专注的；３．热情的，热切的
A: It’s amazing that he’s been able to keep up such a high intensity of study for so many years.
B: I really admire him for not giving up.
intensity
n.　１．强烈，剧烈；２．强度
A: How do you plan to work as a cook when you’ve never cooked anything in your life.
B: I plan to undergo a very intensive training program.
intensive
a.　１．加强的，集中的，密集的；２．精工细作的，集约的
A: It wasn’t my intention to insult you. I guess I let my emotions get carried away.
B: Don’t worry about it.
intention
n.　意图，意向，目的
A: I had a nasty interaction with Steven today.
B: I’m sure things between the two of you will be fine again tomorrow.
interaction
n.　相互作用，相互影响
A: I’m tired of my parents’ interfering in my life.
B: Don’t you know that they only meddle in your affairs because they care so much about you?
interfere
vi. (with, in)　１．干涉，介入；２．妨碍，干扰
A: Why aren’t you listening to the game?
B: I can’t seem to get the radio to work. There must be some sort of interference with signal.
interference
n.　１．干涉，介入；２．阻碍，干扰
A: What did you do over the weekend?
B: I redecorated the interior of my apartment.
interior　
n.　１．内部；２．［the ~］内地
a.　１．内部的；２．内地的，国内的
A: Is there an intermediate-level sculpture class that I could take?
B: Yes. It meets every Wednesday afternoon.
intermediate
a.　１．中间的；２．中级的
A: There appears to be some internal bleeding.
B: We’ve got to get her to the hospital immediately.
internal
a.　１．内的，内部的；２．国内的，内政的；３．内心的
A: Do you know what the weather’s supposed to be like tomorrow?
B: No, but I could look it up for you on the Internet.
Internet
n. [the ~]　国际互联网，因特网
A: How would you interpret these footprints?
B: It appears that the attacker was barefoot when he left the scene of the crime.
interpret
vi.　口译，翻译
vt.　解释，说明，诠释
A: What do you make of this painting?
B: I think that there are any number of interpretations that one could make.
interpretation
n.　１．解释，说明，诠释；２．（表演，演奏的）艺术处理
A: I don’t mean to interrupt, but you’ve gone over the allotted time for your lecture.
B: Okay. Just let me finish this one thought.
interrupt
vt.　１打断，打扰；２．中止，阻碍
vi.　打断，打扰
A: The guests should arrive at various intervals.
B: I’ll be here to greet them whenever they get here.
interval
n.　１．间隔，间距；２．幕间（或工间）休息
at intervals　每隔一段时间（或距离），不时
A: What was it like to interview the President?
B: At first I was nervous, but as the interview went on I was impressed at how he seemed just like a normal guy.
interview
n.　 １．接见，会见；２．面谈，面试
vt.　１．面试；２．会见，采访
A: I’ve always valued the intimate relationship that we’ve had, and I hope you know that I’m here for you whenever you need a friend.
B: Thanks.
intimate
a.　１．亲密的，密切的；２．私人的，个人的
vt.　暗示，提示
n.　至交，密友
A: Did you read the introduction?
B: No. I always like to read the body of the book before I read the introduction.
introduction
n.　１．介绍；２．引进，传入；３．引言，导论
A: My house has been invaded by roaches, and I don’t know what to do!
B: Why don’t you call the exterminator?
invade
v.　侵入，侵略，侵袭
A: I think that this new law is an invasion of my civil rights.
B: Maybe you should file a complaint with the government.
invasion
n.　入侵，侵略，侵犯
A: I wish someone would invent a way to teleport from one place to another.
B: That would be amazing.
invent
vt.　１．发明，创造；２．捏造，虚构
A: Have you made money off any of your inventions?
B: Not very much, because the company owns all of my patents.
invention
n.　１．发明，创造；发明物；２．捏造，虚构；３．发明（或创造）的才能
A: What do you plan to with the money you won in the lottery?
B: I’ll spend some of it to buy myself a new car, and then invest the rest.
invest
vt.　１．投资；２．投入（时间，精力等）；３．授予，赋予
vi. (in)　投资
A: We really should investigate ways to make money in the new economy.
B: Do you really think the new economy is so different from the old economy that we’ve been so successful in?
investigate
v.　调查，调查研究
A: I’d hoped to get a good return on my investment, but I’m barely keeping up with inflation.
B: Maybe you should switch brokers.
investment
n.　１．投资，投资额；２．（时间，精力等的）投入
A: You never pay any attention to me. I feel like I’m invisible to you.
B: I really care about you a lot; I’ve just been busy with work.
invisible
a.　看不见的，无形的
A: I’d like to go to the party, but I didn’t get an invitation.
B: Don’t worry, it’s not an invitation-only party.
invitation
n.　１．邀请；２．邀请书，请柬；３．吸引，诱惑
A: How were you involved in the investigation?
B: I worded at the lab that examined the evidence.
involve
vt.　１．包含，还有；２．使卷入，使参与；３．牵涉
A: I can’t seem to get the door open.
B: It opens inward, so you need to pull instead of push.
inward
a.　１．内心的；２．里面的，内部的
ad.　[- (s)]向内
A: I feel so isolated when my opinion differs from my co-workers.
B: Well, I admire you for speaking up for what you believe in.
isolate
vt.　使隔离，使孤立
A: Why are you wearing the old uniform when the company issued new ones last week?
B: I was sick last week, and I guess they forgot to inform me.
issue
n.　１．问题，争论点；２．发行，（报刊的）一期；３．分发，流出
vt.　１．颁布，发行，出版；２．分发，发给
vi.　流出，发出
A: Be sure to buy all of the items on the grocery list.
B: No problem.
item
n.　１．条，条款，项目；２．［新闻等的］一条，一则
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A: If we don’t get the new parts in soon, we’re going to have to halt production.
B: The parts should be in by tomorrow.
halt
n.　停住，停止，暂停
v.　（使）停住，（使）停止
A: Would you like ham on your sandwich?
B: Yes, please.
ham
n.　火腿
A: Why is your thumb swollen?
B: I accidentally hit it with a hammer.
hammer
n.　锤，榔头
v.　锤击，敲打
hammer away at　努力做
hammer out　竭力想出解决办法等
A: Which handbag do you think Suzie would like?
B: She might like that on with the purple strap.
handbag
n.　（女用）手提包
A: What’s the next step in the recipe?
B: Take about a handful of flour, and mix it in.
handful
n.　１．一把；２．一小撮，少数，少量
A: Will you be able to handle so many guests at your house next Sunday?
B: I don’t think it will be a problem.
handle
vt.　１．处理，应付，对待；２．操作；３．拿，触，摸
n.　柄，把手
A: Who is willing to take notes at the meeting?
B: I’d do it, but my handwriting is really horrible.
handwriting
n.　笔迹，书法
A: What should I use to cut the meat?
B: This knife is really handy for cutting things quickly.
handy
a.　１．方便的；２．手边的，近便的；３．手巧的
A: Why haven’t there been many ships in the harbor lately?
B: Because the economy’s been down.
harbor
n.　海港，港口，避风港
vt.　１．庇护，藏匿；２．心怀（怨恨等）
A: Can we eat the cookies now?
B: Let them harden a bit first. They are just out of the oven.
harden
v.　１．（使）变硬，（使）硬化；２．（使）变得坚强，（使）变得冷酷无情
A: I’ve been very impressed at how well you’ve handled yourself during these times of hardship.
B: Thank you.
hardship
n.　艰难，困苦
A: If you want to do more with your computer, you need to upgrade your hardware.
B: How much will that cost?
hardware
n.　１．五金器具；２．硬件
A: Why are you a vegetarian?
B: Because I don’t believe in harming other animals.
harm
n. / vt.　伤害，损害，危害
come to no harm　未受到伤害
A: You’ve been living in harmony with your neighbors for twenty years. Why are you all of a sudden fighting?
B: They have a dog that barks all night and keeps me up.
harmony
n.　和谐，融洽，一致
in harmony (with)　（与．．．）协调一致，（与．．．）和睦相处
A: What is the function of the dam?
B: It harnesses the power of the water to create electricity.
harness
n.　马具，挽具
vt.　１．治理，利用；２．给（马等）上挽具
A: They sentenced him to ten years in prison for stealing the lady’s purse.
B: Don’t you think that’s a little harsh?
harsh
a.　１．严厉的，严酷的；２．刺耳的，刺目的，毛糙的
A: Why are you in such a haste to get to work?
B: Because I was supposed to be there fifteen minutes ago.
haste
n.　急速，急忙
in haste　急忙，慌忙
A: Why do you feel so much hatred towards her?
B: Because the boss likes her more than me.
hatred
n.　憎恨，憎恶
A: We’re running out of hay of the horses.
B: There should be a new load arriving tomorrow.
hay
n.　干草
A: What are you thinking about?
B: I’m trying to come up with a good heading for this brochure I’m making.
heading
n.　标题
A: Have you discovered where the enemy headquarters are?
B: No, but we have several leads that we are following.
headquarters
n.　１．（机构，企业等的）总部，总店；２．司令部，指挥部
A: How long will it take for the wound to heal, Doctor?
B: It should be completely healed in about a month.
heal
vt.　１．使愈合，治愈，使康复；２，调停（争吵等），消除（分歧等）
vi.　愈合，痊愈，恢复健康
A: You need to wash that heap of clothes on the floor of your room.
B: I’ll do it tomorrow.
heap
n.　１．（一）堆；２．大量，许多
v.　（使）成堆，堆起
A: How are you doing today?
B: You’ll have to speak louder. I’m losing my hearing.
hearing
n.　１．听力，听觉；２．听力所及之距离；３．意见（或证言）听取会，申辩（或发言）的机会
A: Why is your face wet?
B: Jordan heaved a huge snowball right into my face.
heave
vt.　１．（用力）举起，提起，拉起；２．扔；３．（沉重地）发出（叹息，呻吟等）
vi.　１．（at, on）（用力）举起，拉，拖；２．（有节奏地）起伏，隆起
n.　举起，升降
A: How did you know that he was lying?
B: He seemed to hedge a little bit when answering my question.
hedge
n.　１．（矮树）树篱；２．防备，障碍物
vt.　用篱笆围
vi.　避免直接回答
A: Why are you limping?
B: Because my left heel hurts.
heel
n.　１．脚后跟，踵；２．（鞋，袜等的）后跟
A: How did you get to the hospital so quickly after your injury?
B: The hospital’s helicopter gave me a ride.
helicopter
n.　直升机
A: How was your trip to the mall?
B: It was hell. We got stuck in traffic for three hours!
hell
n.　１．地狱；２．极不愉快的经历（或事）
the hell　到底，究竟
like hell　拼命地，极猛地
to hell with　让．．．见鬼去吧
A: The dictionary you gave me for Christmas has been really helpful for my studies.
B: I’m glad to hear it’s been of use to you.
helpful
a.　１．有益的；２．给予帮助的，肯帮忙的　
A: Thanks for letting me borrow your car.
B: Just be sure to bring it back soon. I feel helpless without a car.
helpless
a.　１．无助的，无保护的，不能自立的；２．无法抗拒的，不由自主的
A: Why did you kill the hen?
B: She stopped laying eggs, so we figured it was time to eat her.
hen
n.　母鸡，雌禽
A: Are you a policeman?
B: Yes. Hence the uniform
hence
adv.　１．因此，所以；２．今后，从此
A: How long have you been herding sheep?
B: I’ve been doing it ever since I was a little boy.
herd
n.　兽群，牧群
vt.　１．使集中在一切，把．．．赶在一起；２．放牧，看管
A: We are proud to present you with this medal for your heroic deeds.
B: Thank you for this great honor.
heroic
a.　英雄的，英勇的，崇高的
A: Well, I guess it’s time to say goodbye.
B: Please don’t hesitate to call me if you ever have any problems.
hesitate
v.　１．犹豫，踌躇；２．不情愿
A: What was the highlight of your beach vacation?
B: I would have to say swimming with the dolphins.
highlight
vt.　强调，突出，使显著
n.　最精彩的部分，最重要的事件
A: What do you think of Rachel?
B: Personally, I don’t think very highly of her, but I know that a lot of people really like her.
highly
ad.　１．高度地，极，非常；２．非常赞许地
A: Why are you moving?
B: Because they built a new highway next to our house, and we just can’t stand the noise.
highway
n.　公路，交通要道
A: Guess who called me today?
B: I have no idea. Can you give me a hint?
hint
n.　１．暗示，示意；２．细微的迹象；３．［常pl.］建议
v.　暗示
A: Why are you on crutches?
B: Because I broke my hip last month.
hip
n.　臀部，髋部
A: Where do you plan on spending your afternoon?
B: We thought we might visit the historic downtown area of the city.
historic
a.　历史上著名的，具有重大历史意义的
A: I’m having trouble doing the research for my history paper.
B: Your grandfather is wealth of historical knowledge. Why don’t you ask him?
historical
a.　历史（上）的，史学的
A: Where were you hiding?
B: In the hollow stump of that tree over there.
hollow
a.　１．空的，中空的，凹陷的；２．（声音）沉闷的；３．虚伪的，空虚的
n.　洼地，洞，穴
A: Who is that mysterious old guy who lives in the woods?
B: Some people think he’s a holy man.
holy
a.　１．神圣的，圣洁的；２．虔诚的
A: This tea tastes bitter.
B: Why don’t you try sweetening it with honey?
honey
n.　１．蜂蜜；２．甜蜜；３．［常作爱称］宝贝儿，亲爱的
A: What should I do with this wallet that I found on the ground?
B: The honorable thing to do would be to turn it in to the police
honorable
a.　１．光荣的，荣誉的；２．可敬的，高尚的
A: Where should I put my jacket?
B: Hang it on that hook over there.
hook
n.　钩，钩状物
vt.　钩住
hook up １．将．．．接上电源；２．(to)将（或与）．．．联接起来
off the hook　脱离困境

A: When will your son be coming home?
B: I’m hopeful that he’ll be home for the holidays.
hopeful
a.　１．有希望的；２．怀有希望的
　
A: I get a hopeless feeling every time I lose my keys.
B: Don’t worry. I’m sure you’ll fine them.
hopeless
a.　１．绝望的，没有希望的；２．无能的，糟透的
A: So what’s on the horizon for you in the next year?
B: I’m thinking about changing professions.
horizon
n.　１．地平线；２．［pl.］眼界，见识
on the horizon　即将发生的
A: Please lay in a horizontal position on the couch.
B: Doctor, do you mean that I should lay flat on my back?
horizontal
a.　地平的，水平的
A: I wish that car in front of me weren’t driving so slow.
B: Why don’t you blow your horn to tell him to speed up?
horn
n.　１．（牛，羊，鹿等的）角；２．号角，喇叭，警报器
A: How was your date?
B: It was horrible. We didn’t get along at all.
horrible
a.　１．令人恐惧的，可怕的，骇人听闻的；２．极讨厌的，使人不愉快的，糟透的
A: What did you do after the burglars tied you up?
B: I just stared in horror as they carted all of my stuff away.
horror
n.　１．恐怖；２．憎恶；３．令人恐怖（或讨厌）的事物（或人）
A: What is the difference in these two cars?
B: The car on the left has double the horsepower of the car on the right.
horsepower
n.　马力
A: This has been a great party.
B: Yes, the host did a wonderful job of planning it.
host
n.　１．主人，东道主；２．节目主持人；３．许多
A: Why are you being so hostile to me today?
B: I think I’m just in a bad mood today.
hostile
a.　１．敌对的，敌意的，不友善的；２．敌方的
A: What’s your yearly household income?
B: I don’t think that’s any of your business.
household
n.　家庭，户
a.　１．家庭的，家用的，普通的；２．家喻户晓的
A: Why do you want to get a job?
B: Because I’m tired of staying at home and being a housewife.
housewife
n.　家庭主妇
A: Were you able to find good housing in the city?
B: Yes, but it was a bit expensive.
housing
n.　１．房屋，住宅；２．住房建筑，住房供给；３．外壳，外罩
A: Stop speaking so negatively of yourself?
B: I’m just trying to be humble, so you won’t think I’m too proud.
humble
a.　１．谦逊的，谦虚的；２．地位（或身份）低下的，卑贱的；３．简陋的，低劣的
vt.　使谦恭，使卑下
A: What do you like about Janie?
B: I think she has a great sense of humor.
humor
n.　１．幽默，诙谐；２．情绪，心境
A: Did you like the movie?
B: It was humorous, but didn’t have much else going for it.
humorous
a.　幽默的，诙谐的
A: Why do you have a gun in your house?
B: Because I like to go hunting during bear season.
hunt
n. / v.　１．打猎，猎取；２搜寻，寻找；３．驱逐，追逐，追捕
hunt down　对．．．穷追到底，追捕到
A: Who lives in that little hut on the beach?
B: There’s an old man who’s lived there for the past twenty years.
hut
n.　小屋，棚屋
A: Which is the lightest of all the elements?
B: Hydrogen, I think.
hydrogen
n.　氢
P 字部 PART I
A: Would you mind walking at a slower pace so that I can keep up with you?
B: Sure, I’ll try to walk a little slower.
pace
n.　１．（一）步；２．步速，速度，节奏
vi.　踱步　
keep pace (with)　（与．．．）齐步前进，（与．．．）并驾齐驱
set the pace　起带头作用
A: Has the package I sent you arrived yet?
B: Not yet, but I’m sure it will soon.
package
n.　１．包裹，包装；２．一揽子交易（或计划，建议等）
vt.　１．把．．．打包，把．．．装箱；２．包装，把．．．装袋（或盒等）
A: Do you have a pad of paper that I could borrow?
B: Yes. Is it all right if it has lines?
pad
n.　１．垫，衬垫；２．拍纸簿，便签本；３．（火箭）发射台，直升飞机起落场
vt.　添赛
vi.　（放轻脚步）走
A: This ankle injury is so painful!
B: Why don’t you put some ice on it to keep the welling down?
painful
a.　１．疼痛的，引起疼痛的；２．困难的，令人不快的
A: The painters did a really good job on your house.
B: I agree. I love the color they picked for the trim.
painter
n.　１．画家；２．油漆匠
A: This computer is so small that you can hold it in he palm of your hand!
B: They just keep getting smaller and smaller!
palm
n.　１．手掌，掌状物；２．棕榈树
vt.　把．．．藏于手掌中
palm off 　用欺骗手段把．．．卖掉
A: This wood panel is a sample of the wood that, pending your approval, we’re going to use fir your door.
B: It looks good to me.
panel
n.　１．面，板；２．专门小组，评判小组；３．控制板，仪表盘
A: Everybody panicked when the fire alarm went off.
B: But didn’t turn out to be a false alarm?
panic
n.　恐慌，惊慌，慌乱
v.　（使）恐慌，（使）惊慌失措
A: Your pants have a hole in them at the knee.
B: I know. I need to get a new pair.
pants
n.　１．长裤，（宽松的）便裤；２．内裤
A: Will you be participating in the parade?
B: No, but my school built a float for it.
parade
n.　游行，检阅
v.　（使）列队行进，（使）游行
A: Did you like my paper?
B: I liked it, but I think you need to add a paragraph to your conclusion for clarity.
paragraph
n.　段落
A: There are so many parallels that can be drawn between our two lives.
B: No kidding. Just to mention a couple, we were born in the same hospital and got married in the same church.
parallel
n.　１．可相比拟的事物，相似处；２．平行线，平行面；３．纬线
a.　１．平行的；２．类似的，相对应的；３．并列的，关联的，并行的
vt.　与．．．相似，与．．．相当，比得上
A: Two parcels were delivered to my house this afternoon.
B: What was in them?
parcel
n.　小包，包裹
vt. (out)　分，分配
A: Have you ever considered running for parliament?
B: Not seriously, because I don’t think I could win.
parliament
n.　议会，国会
A: I love to eat potato chips.
B: I’m partial to popcorn, myself.
partial
a.　１．部分的，不完全的；２．(to)偏爱的，癖好的；３．(to)偏向一方的，偏心的
A: Can I join the parade?
B: Sure. We’d like to have as many people participate as possible.
participate
vi. (in)　参与，参加
A: Why is your eye so red?
B: I’ve been rubbing it ever since a particle of dust got in there.
particle
n.　１．微粒，颗粒，粒子；２．小品词，语助词
A: Do you like to play sports?
B: Yes. I particularly like to play soccer.
particular
ad. 特别，尤其
A: Do you have a partner for this next dance?
B: No, Would you like to dance with me?
partner
n.１．配偶，搭档；２．伙伴，合伙人
vt.　做．．．的搭档
A: I feel like our relationship is missing passion.
B: Maybe that’s just something that happens over the years.
passion
n.１．激情，热情；２．酷爱
A: Why are you firing me?
B: Because you’ve been too passive on the job, unwilling to choose your own assignments.
passive
a.　被动的，消极的
A: We will have a new passport for you in three weeks.
B: But I’m scheduled to leave the country next Monday!
passport
n.　护照
A: Do you like my drawing?
B: I like it so much that I’m going to paste it up on the wall.
paste
n.　浆糊，糊
vt.　粘，贴
A: What did Coach say to you after the game?
B: He just gave me a pat on the back and then left.
pat
n.　轻拍，轻打
a.　非常恰当的，切合的，适时的
pat on the back　赞扬，鼓励
A: How old do you think I am?
B: You have several patches of gray in you hair, so I would say at least forty.
patch
n.１．补片，补丁；２．班，与周围不同的部分；３．一小块地
vt.　补，修补
patch up １．解决（争吵，麻烦等）；２．修补，草草修理
A: Did you finish that long book?
B: No, I ran out of patience. I only completed half of it.
patience
n.　忍耐，耐心
A: I love the way my kitten scratches me with her paws.
B: Aren’t you worried that she might draw blood?
paw
n.　爪，爪子
v.　用爪子抓，用蹄扒
A: Why am I being evicted from my apartment?
B: Because you’re three payments behind on your rent.
payment
n.　１．支付的金额；２．支付，付款
A: Are we having peas again for dinner tonight?
B: Unless you’d rather have green beans.
pea　
n.　豌豆
A: Nothing tastes better than a fresh, juicy peach.
B: I’d take an apple over a peach any day.
peach
n.　桃（树）
A: How much further until we reach the peak of the mountain?
B: It shouldn’t take more than an hour.
peak
n.　山峰，顶点，顶峰
vi.　达到高峰，达到最大值
a.　最大值的；高峰的
A: You have a peculiar way of signing your name.
B: Maybe it’s because I’m left-handed.
peculiar
a.　１．奇怪的，古怪的；２．特有的，独具的，独特的
A: Do you get along well with your peers?
B: Yes, but I prefer to associate with people older than myself.
peer
n.　１．同龄人，同等地位的人；２．贵族
vi.　仔细看，费力地看
A: I lost my reserved seats at the play.
B: Well, that’s the penalty for being late!
penalty
n.　处罚，惩罚，罚金
A: I’m going hiking in the forest today.
B: Be careful not to penetrate too deeply into the woods, or you might not be able to find your way out.
penetrate
v.　１．透入，渗入，进入；２．刺入，刺穿；３．洞察，了解
A: How will you support yourself after you retire?
B: I have a fairly good pension plan with my employer.
pension
n.　养老金，抚恤金
vt.　发给．．．养老金（或退职金，抚恤金等）
A: How is the meat?
B: It could use a bit more pepper.
pepper
n.　胡椒，胡椒粉
vt.　在．．．上撒（胡椒粉等）；使布满
A: How many inches are there per yard?
B: Thirty-six.
per
prep.　每一，每
A: Can you perceive a difference in these two drawings?
B: Yes. The one on the right is darker than the one on the left.
perceive
vt.　１．感知，感觉，察觉；２．认识到，意识到；理解
A: What percentage of your salary do you give to charity each year?
B: Usually somewhere in between ten and twenty percent.
percentage
n.　百分比，百分率
A: The general perception is that, despite being the CEO, you don’t do much work at the company.
B: The perception is completely wrong, as I am directly involved in the day-to-day operations of the company.
perception
n.　１．感知（能力），觉察（力）；２．认识，观念，看法
A: What a performance by the actors!
B: And the tech crew did an amazing job as well.
performance
n.　１．演出，表演；２．履行，执行；３．工作情况，表现，（机器等）工作性能
A: Will’s become a permanent fixture here at the bar.
B: Yes. He comes here every night to drink his sorrows away.
permanent
a.　永久性的，固定的
A: May I have permission to leave the table?
B: Not until everyone has finished their food.
permission
n.　允许，许可，准许
A: How long do you think the rumors about him will persist?
B: Probably for as long as he remains in a position of power.
persist
vt.　１．(in)坚持不懈，执意；２．持续，继续存在
A: Janie has such a delightful personality.
B: I know. She’s so much fun to be around.
personality
n.　１．人格，个性；２．人物，名人
A: Will you accept the contract to build the building?
B: I wish I could, but our firm doesn’t have the right personnel for the job.
personnel
n.　１．［总称］人员，员工；２．人事部门
A: I truly believe that my team will win the championship.
B: I guess we just have different perspective
perspective
n.　１．视角，观点，想法；２．远景，景观；３．透视画法，透视图
A: I don’t think I’ll ever be able to get a job.
B: You shouldn’t be so pessimistic.
pessimistic
a.　悲观（主义）的
A: Why are you pulling off the highway?
B: Because I need to put some more petrol in the tank.
petrol
n.　汽油
A: Why have petroleum prices gone up so much?
B: Because lately there’s been anxiety about the extent of the world’s oil supply.
petroleum
n.　石油
A: How is your relationship going?
B: Pretty well. I feel like it’s entering a new phase, and I’m not sure if that’s good or bad.
phase
n.　１．阶段，时期；２．面，方面；３．（月）相，相位
vt. 　分阶段实行（或计划）
phase in 　逐步引入（或采用）
phase out　逐步停止使用
P 字部 PART II
A: Have you noticed that every time I plan to give her a call, she gives me a call?
B: What a strange phenomenon!
phenomenon
n.　１．现象，迹象；２．非凡的人，特殊的事物
A: Sarah seems to have answers to all of the big questions about life.
B: Yes, she’s quite the philosopher.
philosopher
n.　哲学家，哲人
A: Why don’t you get along with your boss?
B: We just have very different philosophies about how the office should be run.
philosophy
n.　１．哲学；２．哲理，人生哲学，见解
A: Did you just hear the phone ring?
B: Actually, I think that sound we just heard was the doorbell ringing.
phone
n.　１．电话，电话机；２．听筒，耳机
v.　打电话（给）
A: How is your German?
B: I can understand some simple phrases, but not much more than that.
phrase
n.　短语，词组，用语
vt.　用语言表达，叙述
A: Why did you decide to change jobs?
B: The physical demands of my old job were just too much for me.
physical
a.　１．身体的，肉体的；２．物理的，物理学的；３．物质的，有形的
n.　体检
A: I’ve been feeling horrible for the past few days.
B: Maybe you should pay a visit to your physician.
physician
n.　内科医生
A: Why do you think you feel inferior to your father?
B: Because he’s famous physicist, and I’ve always been horrible at math.
physicist
n.　物理学家
A: Do you think I should let my daughter get her ears pierced?
B: I think you should wait until she’s a bit older.
pierce
v.　１．刺穿，刺破，穿透；２．穿孔（于），打眼（于）
A: What do you usually feed the pigeons with?
B: I usually give them bread.
pigeon
n.　鸽子
A: How many pills do you take a day?
B: Ever since my heart attack I’ve been taking twelve a day.
pill
n.　药丸
A: The mayor has done so many good things for the town.
B: He’s a real pillar of the community.
pillar
n.　１．柱，支柱；２．台柱，栋梁
A: Do you have an extra pillow that I could borrow?
B: I think we must have one somewhere.
pillow
n.　枕头
A: What’s the next ingredient in the recipe?
B: You should add a pinch of sugar.
pinch
v.　１．捏，掐；２．夹痛，轧痛
n.　１．捏，掐；２．（一）撮，微量
at / in a pinch 　必要时，在紧急关头
feel the pinch　感到手头拮据
A: Why are they cutting down all of those pine tree?
B: Because they are going to use them as Christmas trees.
pine
n.　松树
vi.　１．(away)（因悲哀等）消瘦，衰弱，憔悴；２．(for)渴望，思念
A: I’d like one pint of beer, please.
B: That’ll be two dollars.
pint
n.　品脱
A: What’s in that huge pit by the side of the road?
B: Oh, that’s where we throw our garbage.
pit
n.　１．地洞，坑；２．煤矿，矿井
vt.　使有坑，使有凹陷
A: In what pitch is this piece of music?
B: I’m afraid you’ll have to ask a music expert for that information.
pitch
n.　１．（板球，足球等的）球场；２．程度，强度；３．（音符或嗓音的）高度，音高；４．沥青
vt.　１．投掷，扔；２．使猛然倒下；３．（用某种方式或水平）表达，把．．．定于特定程度（或标准等）；４．定调；５．架设，搭（帐篷），扎（营）
vi.　１．投掷，扔；２．猛然倒下；３．（船，飞机）颠簸
pitch in　做出贡献
A: Do you think that there is life on other planets?
B: I would imagine so.
planet
n.　行星
A: What did you do during your trip to the South?
B: We visited some old slave plantations.
plantation
n.　种植园，人工林
A: Have you been recycling your plastic bottles?
B: Of course we have.
plastic
n.　１．［常pl.］塑料，塑料制品；２．信用卡
a.　塑料（制）的，可塑的
A: From where should I give my speech?
B: Step right up on that platform and deliver it when you’re ready.
platform
n.　１．台，平台；讲台；２．站台，月台；３．（政党的）纲领，宣言
A: He pledged to pay me ten dollars if they lose the game.
B: I don’t approve of gambling on sports.
pledge
n.　保证，誓言
vt.　保证，许诺
A: Success has been plentiful during your tenure as coach.
B: But I’ve been more proud of my players’ successes in life than of our achievements on the court.
plentiful
a.　丰富的，充足的，大量的
A: I’ve overheard that there’s a plot to kill the head of the company.
B: I think that it’s just a rumor.
plot
n.　１．故事情节；２．（秘密）计划，密谋；３．小块地皮，小块土地
vt.　１．密谋，计划；２．绘制．．．的平面图，在图上标绘的位置
vi.　密谋，计划
A: Could you do me a favor and plug this cord into the outlet?
B: Sure. Just tell me where the outlet is.
plug
n.　１．插头，插座；２．塞子，栓
vt.　把．．．塞住，用．．．塞住
plug in 　给．．．接通电源，连接
A: When are you going to quit your job?
B: Someday soon, but I don’t think I’m ready to take the plunge just yet.
plunge
vi.　１．纵身投入，一头进入；２．猛冲；３．猛跌，骤降
vt.　１．（猛力）把．．．投入（或刺进）；２．使突然陷入，遭受
n.　１．投身入水；２．猛跌，骤降
take the plunge　（经过踌躇）决定冒险一试，采取决定性步骤
A: If the noun is a plural, then you should conjugate the verb appropriately.
B: I know. I just get confused sometimes.
plural
a.　复数的
n.　复数
A: Do you know what five plus nine is?
B: It’s fourteen.
plus
n.　１．加号，正号；２．有利因素
a.　表示加的，正的
A: I like to write poetry, but I’m afraid I couldn’t make a living on it.
B: I think you should follow your dreams.
poetry
n.　诗篇，诗歌，诗集
A: Did you know that they used to have a servant taste the king’s food to make sure it didn’t have poison in it?
B: That is a job that I would not want!
poison
n.　毒药，毒物
vt.　使中毒，放毒于，毒害
A: You can eat some of the mushrooms that you find in the woods, but some of the others are poisonous.
B: How can I tell the difference ?
poisonous
a.　１．有毒的，２．恶毒的，刻毒的
A: What do you think of the administration’s new policies?
B: I think that they are good ideas which may be difficult to put into practice.
policy
n.　１．政策，方针；２．保险单
A: My leather shoes are looking very dull today.
B: Why don’t you polish them?
polish
vt.　１．磨光，擦亮；２．修改，使优美，润色
n.　擦光剂，上光蜡
polish off　（飞快地）完成
A: Do you trust politicians?
B: There are very few people involved in politics whom I would trust.
politician
n.　政治家，政客
A: Why haven’t you ever gotten involved in politics?
B: Because I’d rather leave the politics to the politicians.
politics
n.　１．政治，政治学；２．政纲，政见
A: I wish there weren’t so much pollution in the air.
B: If you moved to another city, the pollution might not be so bad.
pollution
n.　污染，污染物
A: Do you enjoy living near the pond?
B: Yes. It’s nice to be able to go fishing every day.
pond
n.　池塘
A: How did you know that your ligament was broken?
B: I twisted my ankle and heard a pop.
pop
vi.　１．突然出现，发生；２．发出砰的响声
n.　１．流行音乐；２．（发出）砰的一声
A: If I had a portable computer, I could continue my work while I’m on the road.
B: Why don’t you buy one?
portable
a.　便于携带的；手提式的；轻便的
A: Why didn’t you enter the building?
B: Because I asked the porter at the front desk, and he said the building was closed until morning.
porter
n.　１．搬运工人；２．看门人，大楼管理员
A: How do you plan to have your assets divided after your death?
B: I’d like to give a portion to my children, and the rest to charity.
portion
n.　一部分，一份
vt. (out)　分配，把．．．分给
A: That’s a beautiful portrait of your mother hanging on the wall.
B: Actually, it’s my grandmother.
portrait
n.　肖像，画像
A: I hate posing for pictures.
B: Maybe you should just take them.
pose
vt.　１．造成，引起（困难等）；２．提出（问题等），陈述（论点等）
vi.　１．摆姿势；２．假装，冒充，装腔作势
n.　样子，姿势
A: How was your class received?
B: Quite well, judging from all the positive feedback I got.
positive
a.　１．确实的，明确的；２．积极的，肯定的；３．正的，阳性的
A: I think it’s wrong for one person to possess so much land.
B: It wouldn’t be so bad if he were willing to sell some of it.
possess
vt.　占有，拥有
A: When will Joseph be arriving?
B: There’s a possibility that he could arrive as early as tomorrow.
possibility
n.　１．可能（性）；２．可能的事
A: How much will postage on this envelope cost?
B: It shouldn’t be more than a dollar.
postage
n.　邮费，邮资
A: Who designed the poster for this event?
B: My friend Jack did.
poster
n.　招贴（画），海报，广告
A: Has the postman delivered the mail yet?
B: Not yet, but he’s usually here before five.
postman
n.　邮递员
A: Because of the rain, we’ll have to postpone the football match.
B: I’m free next Saturday if you would like to play then.
postpone
vt.　推迟，延期
A: What do you think of investing in today’s market?
B: There are many risks, but also many potential gains.
potential
a.　潜在的，可能的
n.　潜力，潜能
A: It makes me sad that so many people in the city live in poverty.
B: Well, at least poverty rates have gone down over the past few years.
poverty
n.　贫穷，贫困
A: What’s that white powder on the floor?
B: It’s laundry detergent.
powder
n.　粉末，粉
A: You’ve become quite powerful within the company.
B: Well, I’ve worked hard over the years.
powerful
a.　１．强大的，有力的，有权的；２．强壮的，强健的
A: Thanks so much for lending me the money.
B: No thanks are needed. After all, you’re practically family.
practically
ad.　１．几乎，简直；２．实际上
A: I’m so glad that we lived through the war.
B: I pray that we’ll never again have to go through something so horrible.
pray
v.　１．祈祷，祈求；２．请求，恳求
A: What did you do while your son was in the hospital?
B: I said a prayer every day, asking God to help him get better.
prayer
n.　１．祷告，祈祷；２．祷文，祷辞；３．祈求，祈望
A: Isn’t rock climbing dangerous?
B: Not if you take all of the proper precautions.
precaution
n.　预防，防备，警惕
A: The preceding piece was written by my friend Larry.
B: He’s really a good writer.
preceding
a.　在先的，在前的，前面的
A: What a beautiful woodcut!
B: Each cut is so precise.
precise
a.　１．精确的，准确的；２严谨的
A: Why do you take your car to that mechanic?
B: Because I’ve always been impressed by his precision.
precision
n.　精确（性），精密（度）
A: How were you able to predict the result of the game?
B: Actually, I just guessed.
predict.
vt.　预言，预测，前言
A: Would you be willing to write the preface to my book?
B: I’d be delighted to.
preface
n.　序言，引言，前言
A: What style table would you like?
B: A round one would be preferable to a square one, but I’ll take whatever you’ve got.
preferable
a.　更可取的，更好的，更合意的
A: Do you have a preference of where to sit?
B: I’d prefer to sit by the window.
preference
n.　１．喜爱，偏爱，优先（权）；２．偏爱的事物（或人）
A: How many times have you been pregnant?
B: This is my fourth pregnancy.
pregnant
a.　怀孕的，妊娠的
A: I can’t stand having an employer who is prejudiced against women.
B: Why don’t you switch jobs?
prejudice
n.　偏见，成见
vt.　１．使有偏见；２．对．．．不利，损害
without prejudice (to)　（对．．．）没有不利，无损（于）
A: After the preliminary proceedings, the two heads of state began their conference in earnest.
B: Were they able to resolve any of the problems between the two nations?
preliminary
a.　预备的，初步的
n.　［常pl.］初步做法，起始行为
A: Will we be ready for the big event?
B: The preparations are almost complete, so we should be ready.
preparation
n.　１．准备（工作），预备；２．制剂
A: Do you think this sentence sounds natural?
B: For the most part, but I would use a preposition other than “above”.
preposition
n.　介词
A: The doctor said that I might be sick for several weeks.
B: Did he prescribe any medicine for you?
prescribe
vt.　１．开（药），吩咐采用（某种疗法）；２．规定，指定
A: It’s so good to have Richard here tonight.
B: Yes. His presence alone has made this a great party.
presence
n.　１．出席，到场，存在；２．仪表，仪态
in sb’s presence　当着某人的面，有某人在场
presence of mind　镇定自若
A: When are you supposed to give your presentation?
B: I’m scheduled to go tomorrow.
presentation
n.　１．提供，显示；２．外观，（显示的）图象；３．授予，赠送（仪式）；４．报告，介绍；５．表演
A: How many lawyers are there in your firm?
B: Presently, there are thirty-three.
presently
ad.　１．不久，一会儿；２．现在，目前
A: How will your construction project seek to preserve the natural environment?
B: We plan to leave seven acres of the land untouched.
preserve
vt.　１．保护，维持；２．保存，包藏；３．腌制
A: Do you feel pressure to follow in your father’s footsteps as a fireman?
B: Not really. He truly wants me to do what I want to do.
pressure
n.　１．压（力），压强；２．强制，压迫
vt.　对．．．施加压力（或影响），迫使，说服
A: Who do you think will take the boss’s place when he retires?
B: Presumably Andy is next in line for the job.
presumably
ad.　大概，可能，据推测
A: Which side do you think will prevail in the war?
B: Probably the side with the most advanced weapons and the smartest generals.
prevail
vi.　１．流行，盛行；２．(over)获胜，占优势；３．(on, upon)说服，劝说，诱使
A: This show isn’t as boring as the previous show was.
B: I’m glad for that!
previous
a.　１．先前的，以前的；２．(to)在．．．之前的
A: I’m having a difficult time spiritually.
B: Maybe you should talk to your priest about it.
priest
n.　神父，牧师
A: What was your goal with your most recent novel?
B: I was primarily trying to draw attention to the plight of the poor in the city.
primarily
ad.　主要地，首先
A: What was your primary reason for dropping out of college?
B: I just didn’t want to go school anymore.
primary
a.　１．首要的，主要的，基本的；２．最初的，初级的
A: Why did he retire so young?
B: I think it was important for him to retire in his prime.
prime
a.　１．首要的，主要的；２．最好的，第一流的
n.　１．青春，壮年；２．全盛时期
vt.　使完成准备工作，使准备好
A: Cooking over a fire is a rather primitive method, but I love the taste the fire gives the food.
B: And I love to warm myself by the fire while you’re cooking.
primitive
a.　１．原始的，早期的；２．简单的，粗糙的
n.　原始人，原始事物
A: When are you going to finally get married?
B: I don’t know. I keep waiting for my Prince Charming to come along.
price
n.　王子，亲王
A: Suzy looks just like a princess in that beautiful gown.
B: She really is quite a beauty.
princess
n. 公主，王妃
A: If you don’t start to behave, I’m going to send you to the principal’s office.
B: I promise to try to behave.
principal
a.　最重要的，主要的
n.　１．负责人，校长；２．资本，本金；３．主要演员，主角
A: Can you tell me main principle behind your organization?
B: Well, this is a difficult question because there are many aspects to our goals.
principle
n.　１．原则，原理，道义；２．基本信念，信条
A: Prior to getting this job, I’d never held a job for more than six months.
B: And now you’ve been working here for six years!
prior
a.　优先的，在前的
prior to　在．．．之前
A: If you want out marriage to work, then our relationship has to be a priority for you.
B: It is a priority for me!
priority
n.　１．优先（权），重点；２．优先考虑的事
A: I can’t believe you’ve been listening in on my private conversation!
B: You shouldn’t have been talking so loudly!
private
a.　１．私人的，个人的；２．秘密的，私下的；３．私立的，私营的
n.　士兵，列兵
in private　在私下，秘密地
A: It’s been a real privilege getting to know you.
B: I’ve enjoyed getting to know you as well.
privilege
n.　特权，优惠
　
A: It’s probable that it might rain tomorrow.
B: Then maybe we should reschedule our picnic for another day.
probable
a.　很可能的，大概的
A: What’s the procedure for applying for a loan?
B: First, you need to fill out this application.
procedure
n.　程序，手续，步骤
A: Before we proceed, I’d like to thank you for coming here today.
B: It’s my pleasure.
proceed
vi.　１．进行，继续下去；２．（沿特定路线）行进，（朝特定方向）前进
A: Is it difficult to adopt a child?
B: Actually, it is a long, drawn-out process.
process
n.　１．过程，进程；２．工序，制作发；３．（法律）程序，（诉讼）手续
vt.　加工，处理，办理
A: Why are all of those cars driving in a line?
B: Because they are part of a funeral procession.
procession
n.　 队伍，行列
A: I’m very happy with the new products we are developing.
B: They should sell very well.
product
n.　１．产品，产物；２．乘积
A: How long have you been in the profession?
B: Oh, I’d say about thirty years.
profession
n.　 １．职业，自由职业；２．［the ~］同业，同行
A: I was very impressed with the real estate agent.
B: Yes, he conducted himself in a very professional manner.
professional
a.　职业的，专业的；专门的
n.　自由职业者；专业人员
A: Can you write a brief profile of the speaker to put in the program?
B: I’ll have it done by tomorrow.
profile
n.　１．（面部或头部的）侧面）（像）；２．传略，人物简介；３．轮廓，形象；４．姿态，引人注目的状态
vt.　为．．．描绘（轮廓等），写．．．的传略（或概况）
A: Do you think that we’ll be able to make a profit this year?
B: It all depends on the market conditions.
profit
n.　利润，收益，益处
vt.　有益于，有利于
vi. (by, from)　得益
A: I was impressed by his progressive philosophy.
B: Yes, he certainly wasn’t afraid to adopt new ideas.
progressive
a.　１．进步的，先进的；２．前进的，渐进的，累进的；３．（动词）进行式的
A: When did they decide to prohibit cigarettes on airplanes?
B: Actually, that’s a rather old regulation.
prohibit
vt.　禁止，不准
A: Would you be willing to work on this project with me?
B: I’d be happy to, once I finish my own project.
project
n.　１．方案，计划；２．课题，项目；３．工程
vt.　１．投射，发射，放映；２．使伸出
vi.　伸出，突出
A: Which one is Sam?
B: He’s the one with the prominent mole on his face.
prominent
a.　１．突出的，杰出的；２．突起的，凸出的
A: I don’t think that the government has done enough to promote world peace.
B: I don’t know what else they could have done.
promote
vt.　１．促进，增进，发扬；２．提升，提拔；３．宣传，推销（商品等）
A: The recent murders have prompted the police to increase the number of patrols on the streets at night.
B: Hopefully, it will again be safe to walk the streets of this city.
prompt
vt.　１．促使，推动；２．提示
a.　敏捷的，及时的，迅速的
n.　提词，提示
A: Rather than using the character’s name in this sentence, why don’t you use a pronoun?
B: That’s a good idea.
pronoun
n.　代词
A: Do they have any proof that she committed the murder?
B: They say that they do, but it’s only circumstantial evidence.
proof
n.　１．证据，证明；２．校样，样张
a.　耐．．．的，能防．．．的
A: What are you doing on my property?
B: I’m just crossing over to the adjacent piece of land.
property
n.　１．财产，资产，所有物；２．房产，地产，物业；３．性质，特性，性能
A: The amount of crime in a city is in inverse proportion to the amount of police officers on the street.
B: Well, then let’s hire more officers!
proportion
n.　１．比例；２．部分，份儿；３．均衡，相称
in proportion to 　与．．．成比例
A: I would argue that the amount of knowledge gained is directly proportional to the number of classes attended.
B: I disagree.
proportional
a. (to)　比例的，成比例的
A: Did she accept your proposal?
B: Yes. We’re getting married next month.
proposal
n.　１．提议，建议；２．求婚
A: I propose that we all go for a swim.
B: But it’s too cold outside.
propose
v.　１．提议，建议，提出；２．提名，推荐；３．打算，计划；４．求婚
A: I’m frightened by the prospect of losing my job.
B: I don’t think you have anything to worry about.
prospect
n.　１．前景，前途，（成功等的）可能性；２．景象，景色；３．可能成为主顾的人；有希望的候选人
vt.　(for)　勘探，勘察
A: I’ve always been jealous of your prosperity.
B: Well, now that I’m bankrupt, you don’t have anything to be jealous of.
prosperity
n.　兴旺，繁荣
A: How has business been?
B: Business has been quite prosperous for the past few years.
prosperous
a.　繁荣的，兴旺的
A: Why do you wear sunglasses?
B: I wear them for the protection they provide for my eyes against the sun.
protection
n. 　保护，防护
A: Can I use the power saw to cut the wood?
B: As long as you remember to wear protective goggles.
protective
a.　保护的，防护的
A: I’ve been feeling lethargic lately.
B: Maybe you haven’t been getting enough protein.
protein
n.　蛋白质
A: Are you going to the protest today?
B: No, I don’t agree with the content of the protest.
protest
n.　抗议，反对
v.　抗议，反对
A: Would you mind driving me to the airport?
B: Sure, provided that you pay for gas.
provided
conj.　假如，若是
A: Where is Jesse living nowadays?
B: Oh, I think he moved to some obscure province in Canada.
province
n.　１．省；２．领域，范围
A: We’re going on a week-long camping trip.
B: Be sure to bring enough provisions!
provision
n.　１．供应；２．准备，预备；３．条款，规定；４．［pl.］给养，口粮
A: I didn’t mean to provoke his anger.
B: Well, then you probably shouldn’t have made fun of his wife.
provoke
vt.　１．对．．．挑衅，激怒；２．激起，引起
A: Why is Jimmy talking to himself?
B: He has severe psychological problems.
psychological
a.　心理（学）的
A: How late did you stay at the pub last night?
B: I didn’t leave until around three in the morning.
pub
n.　酒吧，酒馆
A: This is really a great magazine.
B: I agree. It’s one of my favorite publications.
publication
n.　１．出版，发行；２．出版；３．公布，发表
A: How many people do you think will come to the event?
B: The publicity has been very good, so I imagine that a lot of people will show up.
publicity
n.　１．公众的注意，名声；２．宣传，宣扬
A: Have you finished your novel?
B: Yes, but I can’t find anyone to publish it!
publish
vt.　１．出版，发行；２．出版；３．公布，发表

A: How fast is your resting pulse?
B: About forty-five beats per minute.
pulse
n.　１．脉搏；２．脉冲
vi.　搏动，跳动
A: What does this pump do?
B: It pumps water to the top floor of the building.
pump
n.　泵
vt.　（用泵）抽（水）；泵送，打气
A: Jared can be really frustrating.
B: Sometimes I get so angry at him that I just want to punch him!
punch
vt.　１．猛击；２．穿孔
n.　１．猛击；２．冲床，穿孔机；３．力量，效力
A: I appreciate you being so punctual.
B: I always try to arrive on time.
punctual
a.　严守时刻的，准时的，正点的
A: I would like to purchase a new car.
B: Which model would you like?
purchase
vt.　买，购买
n.　购买；购买的商品
A: What color are you going to paint the walls of this room?
B: We were going to paint them pink, but now we’ve decide to use purple.
purple
a.　紫的
n.　紫色
A: How was your purse stolen?
B: A man just grabbed it out of my arms and ran away.
purse
n.　钱包，女用小提包
A: How long did you pursue the suspect?
B: We pursued him for several hours until we lost track of him.
pursue
vt.　１．继续，从事；２．追赶，追踪；３．追求
A: I have no idea how to increase our growth for next quarter.
B: It’s am intriguing puzzle, and I don’t think anybody knows the answer just yet.
puzzle
v.　１．（使）迷惑，（使）为难；２．（使）苦思
n.　１．智力测试，智力玩具，谜；２．难题，令人费解的事（或人）
puzzle out　苦苦思索而弄清楚（或解决）
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A: Did you get the job?
B: No, they didn’t think I had the right background.
background
n.　１．出身背景，经历；２．背景资料；３．（画等的）背景，底子
A: Did you know that your shirt in on backwards?
B: Yes. I like to wear it this way.
backward
a.　１．向后的，反向的；２．落后的，进步慢的
ad. [-(s)]　１．向后，往回；２．朝反方向，倒
know…backward(s)　对．．．极其熟悉
A: What’s your favorite food?
B: I love to eat bacon.
bacon
n.　咸肉
A: Why won’t you drink the water?
B: I’m afraid of the bacteria that might be in it.
bacteria
n.　细菌
A: Why did you miss the plane?
B: My baggage was so heavy that I couldn’t lift it out of the car!
baggage
n.　行李
A: Be careful not to lose your balance!
B: Don’t worry about me.
balance
n.　１．平衡，均衡；２．天平，秤；３．结存，结欠
vt.　１．使平衡，使均衡；２．称；３．权衡，比较
in the balance　（生命等）在危急状态中，（命运等）未定
off balance　不平衡
A: I’m looking for apartment with a large balcony.
B: I think we’ve got just the one for you.
balcony
n.　１．阳台；２．（电影院等的）楼厅，楼座
A: Oops, I just popped the balloon.
B: That’s OK, there are plenty more where that came from
balloon
n. 气球
A: Well, we’ve decided to ban smoking in the office.
B: That’s fine by me.
ban
vt. 1.取缔，查禁; 2.(from)禁止
n. 禁止，禁令
A: Would you like to start a band?
B: Sure, I’d love to.
band
n. 1.管乐队; 2.群,伙; 3.带,箍; 4.条纹; 5.波段，频带
vt. 用带绑扎
A: Did you just hear that loud bang?
B: Yes, I wonder what it was.
bang
n. 1.巨响,爆炸声; 2.猛击,猛撞
vi. 1.猛击，猛撞; 2.发出砰的一声，砰砰作响
vt. 砰地敲(或推,扔); 2.猛击,猛撞
A: I hate to inform you, but the company is going bankrupt.
B: Does this mean I’ll lose my job?
bankrupt
a. 1.破产的,彻底失败的; 2.彻底缺乏的
vt. 使破产,使枯竭
n. 破产者
A: I think we should hang a huge banner out in front of the school.
B: What a great idea.
banner
n. 1.横幅；2.旗帜.旗
A: Would you like to go to the bar tonight?
B: Sure. What time should we meet?
bar
n. 1.酒吧间,售酒(或食物等)的柜台;2.条，块; 3.(门窗等的)闩,栅栏
vt. 1.闩(门窗等),在…设栅栏; 2.阻止,阻拦; 3.阻塞，封锁(道路等)
behind bars 在狱中
A: The barber did a horrible job with my hair!
B: I don’t think is looks that bad.
barber
n. 理发师
A: My bare feet are freezing.
B: Why don’t you put some socks on?
bare
a. 1.赤裸的；2.光秃的，无遮盖的; 3.刚刚够的，勉强的
vt. 露出，暴露
A: I barely passed yesterday’s test.
B: You’re not the only one.
barely
ad. 仅仅，只不过，几乎不
A: That dog sure has a loud bark.
B: Yeah, I have to cover my ears every day when I walk by.
bark
vi. (狗等)吠,叫
n. 1.吠声，叫声; 2.树皮
A: Did you hear that the old barn burned down?
B: No! When did it happen?
barn
n. 谷仓,牲口棚
A: I’d like to buy a big barrel of oranges.
B: I’m sorry, but we don’t sell them by the barrel.
barrel
n. 1.桶;2.筒,枪(或炮)管
vi. 快速移动
A: Why did you return early from abroad?
B: I found that the language barrier was just too much for me.
barrier
n. 1.栅栏，关卡，检票口; 2.障碍，隔阂; 3.屏障
A: There’s nothing like a good game of baseball on a Saturday afternoon.
B: You’ve got that right.
baseball
n. 棒球
A: Basically, I just couldn’t handle the workload, so I dropped the class.
B: That’s too bad.
basically
ad. 基本上，从根本上说
A: On what basis are you making your claim?
B: I’m mainly basing my conclusions on the results of my research.
basis
n. 基础，根据，原则
A: Did you see that bat just flew by us?
B: Yeah. Its wings brushed right by my ear!
bat
n. 1.蝙蝠；2.球棒,球拍
A: The batteries on my CD player are dead.
B: Here, you can borrow some of mine.
battery
n. 1.电池(组),蓄电池(组);2.排炮，炮组; 3.一系列，一套
A: I wonder how many boats there are in the bay?
B: More than I can count, that’s for sure.
bay
n. 1.(海或湖泊的)湾; 2.(大厅等建筑物内的)分隔间
keephold sth. at bay 使无法近身
A: If you break the laser beam, then the alarm will go off.
B: Don’t worry, I’ll be careful.
beam
n. 1.(光线等;的)束,柱; 2.梁,横梁; 3.笑容，喜色
vi. 面露喜色
vt. 定向发出(无线电信号等),播送
A: I hate eating beans.
B: You should learn to like them, because they are a good source of protein.
bean
n. 豆
A: I want to grow a beard, but my wife thinks it’ll look ugly.
B: You need to do what’s right for you.
beard
n. 胡须
A: You can just look at him and tell that he has the bearing of a champion.
B: Well, he is a champion, after all.
bearing
n. 1.举止，风度；2.[pl.]方位,方向感; 3.轴承
have a bearing on 与…有关， 对…有影响
A: I will not allow that beast in my home!
B: Honey, it’s just a cat.
beast
n. 1.野兽，牲畜; 2.凶残的人，令人厌憎的人
A: Do you notice anything different about this city?
B: Yes. There are almost no beggars on the street.
beggar
n. 乞丐
vt. 使贫穷
A: Oh behalf of the governor, I’d like to welcome you to the city.
B: Thank you. Please five my regards to the governor.
behalf
n. 利益，方面
on/in behalf of 代表，为了
A: I hope the kids behave well at the school.
B: I’m sure they will.
behave
vi. 1.表现，举止端正; 2.(机器等)运转，(事物)做出反应
vt. (oneself) 检点(自己)的行为
A: I’ve been very disappointed by your behavior in the last few weeks.
B: I’m sorry. I’ll try to do better.
behavior
n. 1.行为,表现，举止; 2.(机器等)运转，(事物)做出反应
A: I believe in never harming other living beings.
B: Even plants?
being
n. 1.生物，人;2.存在
bring into being 使出现，使存在
come into being 出现，形成
A: I hold the strong belief that there is life on other planets.
B: I think you’re crazy.
belief
n. 1.相信，信任;2.信念,信仰
beyond belief 难以置信
A: Yesterday, I lost my beloved goldfish.
B: I’m so sorry for your loss. At least it was just a fish.
beloved
a. 所钟爱的，受爱戴的
A: I hide all of my valuables beneath my bed.
B: You should keep that a secret.
beneath
prep. 1.在…下面，往…下面; 2.(地位等)低于,次于; 3.在…掩盖下; 4.连…也不值得，有失…的身份
ad. 在下方,在底下
A: I hope that we can come to an agreement that will be beneficial to both parties.
B: I truly believe that we can.
beneficial
a. 有益的;有利的
A: In the end, it all worked out to my benefit.
B: I’m glad to hear that.
benefit
n. 1.益处，好处; 2.救济金，保险金
vt. 有益于
vi. 得益
A: He was told. Besides, I never liked him anyway.
B: But you still should feel sorry that he died.
besides
ad. 而且，此外(还)
prep. 除…之外(还)
A: I think I will win the match tomorrow.
B: Do you want to bet on that?
bet
vt. 1.以…打赌，与…打赌; 2.敢说，确信
vi. 打赌
n. 1.打赌; 2.赌金，赌注
A: The study guide has been my bible for the past week.
B: Well, I guess you’ll probably do well on the test.
bible
n. 1.[B-] 圣经; 2.有权威的书
A: If you want to win the auction, you’re going to have to place a higher bid.
B: But I don’t have enough money.
bid
n. 1.企图，努力；2.喊价,出价,投标
vi.喊价,出价,投标
vt. 1.出(价),喊(价); 2.祝,表示; 3.命令，吩咐
A: What would you do if you had a billion dollars?
B: I think I’d probably give it to charity.
billion
n. 十亿
A: I don’t want to bind up all of your time, but could you help me with my math homework?
B: Sure, no problem.
bind
vt. 1.捆绑，捆扎；2.使结合，使粘合; 3.约束，占用(时间); 4.装订
A: Why did you decide to be a biology major?
B: As far back as I can remember, I’ve been interested in all forms of life.
biology
n. 生物学
A: Do you have a knife with a sharper blade?
B: Actually, all of our knives are pretty dull.
blade
n. 刀刃，刀片
A: Can I borrow a blank sheet of paper?
B: This one has lines on it. Is that okay?
blank
a. 1.空白的，空着的； 2.茫然的，无表情的
n. 1.空白(处); 2.空白表格
B字部 PART II

A: We were eating breakfast when we suddenly heard a large blast.
B: It’s a good thing the explosion was more than a mile away.
blast
n. 1.爆炸；2.一阵(疾风等), 一股(强烈的气流)
vt. 炸,炸掉
(at) full blast 大力地，全速地
A: If you don’t take care of the scab, it might start to bleed again.
B: I’ll be sure to be careful.
bleed
vi. 出血，流血
vt. 勒索…的钱
A: What do you get when you blend red and yellow?
B: Orange!
bleed
v. (使)混合，(使)混杂
n. 1.混合物；2.混合，交融
A: How were you able to capture him?
B: The killer’s fatal mistake was that he forgot to hide the bloody gloves.
bloody
a. 1.[用语加强语气]非常的，该死的，该受诅咒的; 2.血污的,流血的; 3.嗜杀的，残忍的
ad. [用于加强语气]非常，很
vt. 使为血所污,血染
A: Thanks for letting us visit your garden.
B: You should come back in the spring, when the flowers are in full bloom.
bloom
n. 1.花; 2.开花(期); 3.青春焕发(的时期)
vi. 开花
A: That’s a beautiful blouse she’s wearing.
B: I bet it cost a fortune!
blouse
n. 女衬衫
A: I really hate it when you boast about your achievements.
B: I never boast about anything!
boast
vi. (of, about)　自夸，夸耀
vt. 1.夸口，吹嘘; 2.以拥有…而自豪
n. 自吹自擂，自夸的话
A: I admire people who can be bold in the face of danger.
B: Sometimes danger brings out the best in people.
bold
a. 1.勇敢的，无畏的; 2.冒失的，卤莽的; 3. 粗(字)体的，黑(字)体的,醒目的
A: Why haven’t you finished fixing the door?
B: Because I haven’t been able to find the right size bolt.
bolt
n. 1.螺栓; 2.(门或窗的)插销，闩
vt. 闩,栓住
vi. 冲出去，逃跑
a bolt from/out of the blue 晴天霹雳，意外事件
A: How did your father die?
B: A terrorist planted a bomb in his car.
bomb
n. 1.炸弹
vt. 轰炸，投弹于
A: I think society should value the bond between mother and child.
B: I agree, but that doesn’t mean we should neglect the bond between father and child.
bond
n. 1.联结,联系; 2.黏结剂,粘合剂; 3.公债，债券
v. (使)粘合，(使)结合
A: Given the current boom in electronics, I suggest you take advantage of the situation and buy some stock.
B: But remember, a boom is always followed by a bust.
boom
n. 1.(营业等的)激增,(经济等的)繁荣，迅速发展; 2.隆隆声,嗡嗡声
vi. 1.激增，繁荣，迅速发展; 2.发出隆隆声
A: if we’re unable to boost production, then we’ll be eliminated by the competition.
B: Well, what do you suggest that we do?
boost
vt. 1.提高，使增涨; 2.推动，激励; 3.替…作广告,宣扬
n. 1.提高，增加; 2.推动，激励
A: I’m going over to a friend’s house.
B: It’s raining outside. Don’t forget to wear your boots!
boot
n. 1.靴; 2.(汽车后部的)行李箱
A: Why do you think so many wars are the result of border disputes?
B: Maybe because people have such a strong connection to the land.
border
n. 1.边，边缘，界线; 2.边界，边境
vt. 1.给…加上边，围; 2.邻接,毗连
vi. (on) 1.近似，接近; 2.与…接壤
A: I hate to bore you with this long lecture, but I think the information I’m presenting is important.
B: Actually, I find it quite interesting.
bore
vt. 1.使厌烦，使厌倦; 2.钻(孔),挖(洞)
n. 令人讨厌的人(或事)
A: Do you want to go see a movie?
B: Not really. Lately I’ve found new movies to be rather boring.
boring
a. 令人厌烦的，乏味的，无聊的
A: Can you teach me how to play this game?
B: It’s easy. Just bounce the ball off the wall, and then catch it.
bounce
vi. (使)弹起,(使)反弹,(使)颠跳
n. 弹,反弹
A: Where can I find other people who are interested in Armenian literature?
B: If you do a search on the Internet, you’re bound to find something.
bound
a. 1.一定的，必然的; 2.受约束的，有义务的; 3.(for, to)准备到…去的,开往(或驶往)…的
vi. 1.跳跃,跳跃着前进; 2.弹回,反跃
vt. 成为…的界线,给…划界
n. 1.跳跃; 2.[常pl.]界限，限制
be bound up in 热中于，忙于
be bound up with 与…有密切关系
know no bounds 不知限量，无限
A: Why have you been so successful?
B: I’ve known my own boundaries, and stuck with what I’m best at.
boundary
n. 分界线,边界，界限
A: Do you think one should bow when one greets royalty?
B: Of course!
bow
n. 鞠躬，低头
vt. 1.低下(头),欠(身); 2.压弯,使俯下
vi. 鞠躬，低头
bow out 退出,辞职
A: What was your bad dream about?
B: I was in an archery competition, and I forgot to bring my bow!
bow
n. 弓,弓形物
A: How are the brakes on this car?
B: Quite good. They quickly and smoothly bring the car to a stop.
brake
n. 闸,制动器，刹车
vi. 刹车, (车)被刹住
vt. 刹住(车), 用闸(车)放慢速度
A: Why must we engage in such repulsive business practices?
B: Because it is imperative that we protect our brand.
brand
n. 商标，(商品的)牌子
vt. 1.打烙印于,以烙铁打(标记); 2.加污名于,谴责
A: Is this lamp made of bronze?
B: No, actually it’s made of brass.
brass
n. 1.黄铜；2.黄铜器，铜管乐器
A: Why did you give him the job?
B: We were all impressed by the breadth of his knowledge.
breadth
n. 宽度，幅度
A: Why is he out of breath?
B: He just took a sharp blow to the breast.
breast
n. 胸脯，乳房
make a clean breast of 彻底坦白，把…和盘托出
A: This rare breed of dog is going to cost you a fortune!
B: I’m sure I can afford it.
breed
n. 种,品种
vi. 繁殖,产仔
vt. 1.饲养，繁殖; 2.养育，培养; 3.酿成，产生
A: How was your trip to the beach?
B: Wonderful. There was a cool breeze that made the air feel just right.
breeze
n. 微风，轻风
vi. 飘然而行
A: What is your house made of?
B: My house is made of brick.
brick
n. 砖
vt. (up) 用砖砌,用砖堵住
A: The bride sure did look beautiful today.
B: Yes. It was like there was a special glow surrounding her on her wedding day.
bride
n. 新娘
A: Do you mind if I say a few words?
B: Okay, but keep it brief.
brief
a. 1.短暂的，短时间的; 2.简短的，简洁的
vt. 向…介绍基本情况,做…的提要
n. 概要，摘要
in brief 简言之,简单地说
A: What do you think of Professor Jones?
B: He’s a brilliant mathematician, but not a very nice man.
brilliant
a. 1.光辉的，灿烂的
A: Why is your brow so furrowed?
B: It’s been a rough day.
brow
n. 1.额; 2.眉,眉毛
A: Sometimes I feel like I live in bubble, separated from the rest of the world.
B: May be you should go traveling.
bubble
n. 泡,水泡,气泡
vi. 冒泡,起泡
A: How come I never have any money?
B: Probably because you don’t stick to your budget.
budget
n. 预算，预算拨款
vi. (for) 编预算，作安排
vt. 规划，安排
a. 低廉的，收费公道的
A: Why is the room so dark?
B: I forgot to change the light bulb.
bulb
n. 1.电灯泡; 2.球状物，球茎
A: If you order things in bulk, they’ll be cheaper.
B: Thanks for the tip!
bulk
n. 1.(巨大)物体，(大)块,(大)团; 2.主体,绝大部分; 3.(巨大的)体积,(大)量
vi.变得越来越大(或重要)
vt. 使更大(或更厚)
in bulk 大量，大批
A: It’s a good thing the gun was out of bullets, or I’d have been done for.
B: I’m so glad you’re okay!
bullet
n. 子弹
A: You shouldn’t bump into other people as you walk down the sidewalk.
B: But what if they’re in my way?
bump
vt. 1.(against, into) 碰,撞; 1.颠簸着前进
n. 1.碰撞，猛撞; 2.(碰撞造成的)肿块; 3.隆起物
bump into 偶然遇见，碰见
A: I just saw a whole bunch of people down by the bus station.
B: They’re probably going home for the holidays.
bunch
n. 1.群,伙; 2.束,串,捆
vi. 集中，挤在一起
vt. 使成一束(或一群等)
A: It’s starting to snow outside.
B: Why don’t you bring a bundle of wood in from the shed?
bundle
n. 捆，包，束
vt. 收集，归拢，把…塞入
bundle up 1.把…捆扎(或包)起来; 2.使穿得暖和
A: Can I give you a ride?
B: No thanks. I’d hate to be a burden.
burden
n. 1.重担，精神负担;2.使重负,负荷
vt. 1.加重压于,烦扰; 2.负重,装载
A: The housing bureau rejected my application for temporary housing.
B: Why don’t you stay with me?
bureau
n. 局,办事处，分社
A: Pretty soon, a beautiful butterfly will come out of that plain looking cocoon.
B: It’s so hard to imagine!
butterfly
n. 蝴蝶
A: Look how fast that rabbit can hop!
B: It would be a difficult task to try to catch it.
rabbit
n. 兔子
A: Do you think that racial discrimination has been eliminated?
B: Not by a long shot.
racial
a. 人种的，种族的
A: Will you hang my skis up on the rack for me?
B: Sure, no problem.
rack
n.挂架,搁架
vt.1.使痛苦，折磨; 2.使紧张，使努力
A: How were they able to find the ship?
B: They used radar to locate it on the bottom of the ocean.
radar
n. 雷达
A: Is the radiation from an X-ray dangerous?
B: It shouldn’t be dangerous, because it is in such a small dose.
radiation
n.1.放射物，辐射能; 2.辐射
A: Do you support the Prime Minister’s radical new ideas?
B: Tentatively, yes.
radical
a.1.根本的，基本的; 2.激进的，激进派的
n. 激进分子
A: What should I do with my old shirt?
B: We can use it as rag .
rag
n. 1.破布,碎布; 2.[pl.]破旧衣服
A: I criticized his book, and he flew into a rage .
B: He’s very sensitive about his work.
rage
n. 1.狂怒,盛怒; 2.[the~]风靡一时的事物，时尚
vi.1.(风)狂吹，(浪)汹涌,(战争等)激烈进行; 2.发怒，发火
A: Where did you get all of these cool clothes?
B: I raided my father’s wardrobe.
raid
vt./n. 1.(突然)袭击；2.(警察等)突入查抄,突入搜捕；3.劫掠,劫夺
A: As much as he used to rail against the evils of the television, I’m rather amazed to see it on in his living room.
B: I guess modernity catches up to everyone, sooner or later.
rail
n. 1.栏杆，横杆;2.铁轨，轨道; 3.铁路
vi. (at, against) 咒骂，严厉责备,抱怨
A: The building of the railroads was a seminal event in American history.
B: It’s hard to imagine life before goods could be transported across the country by rail.
railroad
n.铁路
railway 见 railroad
A: I hate thunderstorms.
B: Maybe we’ll get lucky and the thunderstorm will be followed by a beautiful rainbow .
rainbow
n.虹
A: What’s the weather supposed to be like tomorrow?
B: I’ve heard that it’s supposed to be another rainy day.
rainy
a.下雨的，多雨的
A: I can’t believe that we are not getting a raise this year.
B: All of the workers should rally together and demand a raise.
rally
n. 1.集会,(群众)大会；2.公路汽车赛
v.1.集合，团结；2.恢复(健康等),重新振作
A: How far is your gun’s range ?
B: It can hit a target up to a mile away.
range
n.1.一系列；2.幅度，范围; 3.射程，距离; 4.(山)脉; 5.靶场，射击场
vi.1.(在某范围内)变动，变化; 2.(over)论及,涉及; 3.漫游，来回行动，四处搜索
vt.使排列成行
A: I would rank this vacation as one of the best experiences of my life.
B: It’s been fun for me, too.
rank
n.1.军衔，职衔; 2.地位，社会阶层；3.[the pl.](政党,组织等的)普通成员; 4.排,行列
vt.把…分等，给…评定等级
vi.列入，(在序列中)占特定等级
the rank and file 普通士兵，普通成员
A: This is very rare breed of rattlesnake.
B: Please keep it in the cage, because I’m afraid of snakes.
rare
a.1.稀有的，罕见的，冷僻的;2.珍奇的，出类拔萃的;3.(空气等)稀薄的; 4.(肉)煎得嫩的
A: Since I started my new job, I rarely have time to go out.
B: Why don’t you take a night off next week and go to the club with me?
rarely
ad. 不常,难得
A: Do you want to go exploring in the sewers?
B: I’m afraid of all the rats down there.
rat
n.鼠
A: If you buy the car today, I can give you a good rate on a loan.
B: Actually, I think I’’d rather wait.
rate
n.1.速度，进度;2.比率,率;3.价格，费
vt.1.对…估价,评估; 2.给…定级,把…列为; 3.值得，应得
vi. 被评价，被列入特定级别
A: What’s the ratio of male to female students at your school?
B: It’s about three to one.
ratio
n.比，比率
A: When you’re in love, it’s hard to be rational thinker.
B: I agree.
rational
a.1.理性的，理智的;2.合理的
A: Do you like to eat raw fish?
B: No, because when I do I worry about getting an upset stomach.
raw
a.1.自然状态的，未加工过的;2.未煮过的，生的;3.(数据等)未经分析(或调整)的，原始的; 4.生疏无知的，未经训练的; 5.(伤口等)露肉而刺痛的
in the raw 1.处在自然状态的；2.裸体的
A: Why do you think they reacted so negatively to my paper?
B: Probably because you didn’t do a good job of researching for it.
react
vi.1.反应,做出反应;2.(against)反对，反动，反其道而行; 3.(with)起化学反应; 4.(on,upon)影响，起作用
A: What would you mother’s reaction be if you dropped out of school?
B: I think she would scream and then start to cry.
reaction
n. 1.反应，反作用; 2.(against)反动，对抗
A: Were you disappointed when the critics panned your book?
B: Not really, because I care more about the average reader’s opinion than I do about the critics.
reader
n.1.读者;2.读物，读本
A: I would readily agree to marry him, if he would only ask!
B: Maybe you should take the initiative.
readily
ad.1.乐意地，欣然地; 2.容易地; 3.很快地，立即
A: How are the readings for the class?
B: Some of them are difficult, but all of them are interesting.
reading
n.1.读，阅读;2.朗读，朗诵(会);3.读物，选读; 4.(仪表等上的)读数,指示数
A: Do you think it’s realistic to expect another year of solid growth?
B: If the market conditions stay the same, I think it is.
realistic
a.1.现实的；2.实际可行的;3.现实主义的，逼真的
A: The reality of the situation is that we don’t love each other any more.
B: Well, what do you plan to do about it?
reality
n. 1.现实，实际；2.真实
in reality 实际上，事实上
A: Do you think if I trained hard I could run a mile in under four minutes?
B: I suppose it’s in the realm of possibility, but it’s certainly not likely.
realm
n.1.界,领域，范围;2.王国，国度
A: Her car bumped into me from the rear .
B: Did she apologize?
rear
n.1.后部,尾部，背面; 2.后方
a.1.后部的,后面的,背后的; 2.后方的
vt. 抚养，饲养，种植
bring up the rear 处在最后的位置，殿后
A: Do you think it’s reasonable to ask my father to lend me some money?
B: I think it’s a reasonable request, but he might say no.
reasonable
a. 1.通情达理的，讲道理的;2.合理的，有道理的；3.(价钱)公道的; 4.尚好的，过得去的
A: Samantha skipped school again today.
B: When will she stop being such a rebel ?
rebel
n. 反叛分子,反对者
vi. 1.反叛，造反;2.反对，不服从
A: Do you recall what happened on the night of December 27,1995?
B: I can remember that night, but only vaguely.
recall
vt.1.回忆起,回想起;2.召回.叫回;3.收回，撤消
vi.记得，回想
A: Here’s the receipt for the food that I bought you.
B: Thanks. I’ll reimburse you tomorrow.
receipt
n.1.发票，收据; 2.[pl.]收入，进款; 3.收到,接到
A: I telephoned last night, but I was unable to get through to you.
B: Sorry. That is because the receiver was off the book.
receiver
n. 1.(电话)听筒; 2.接收器
A: Until recently , I always thought I wanted to be a firefighter.
B: What do you want to be now?
recently
ad. 最近，新近
A: Will you be coming to the wedding?
B: I can’t make it for the wedding, but I will be there for the reception afterwards.
reception
n.1.招待会,欢迎会; 2.接受,接纳;3.接待，迎接; 4.(无线电,电视等的)接收效果
A: The economic recession has really hit my business hard.
B: The good news is that the recession appears to be ending.
recession
n.(经济的)衰退，衰退期
A: How long do you reckon it’ll take me to drive to the next state?
B: It shouldn’t take you more than four hours.
reckon
vt.1.认为，估计;2.(on)指望，盼望; 3.测算，测量
reckon with 1.估计到，预料到; 2.处理，对付
A: Can you speak Chinese?
B: I can’t speak very well, but my character recognition is pretty good.
recognition
n.1.认出，识别; 2.承认，确认，认可; 3.赏识，表彰，报偿
A: Do you recognize that woman over there?
B: Oh, that’s Julia. She used to live here about fifteen years ago, before you moved to town.
recognize
vt. 1.认出，识别; 2.承认，确认，认可; 3.赏识，表彰，报偿
A: Can you recommend a good carpenter to fix my bookshelf?
B: Actually, my brother is a carpenter.
recommend
vt. 1.推荐，举荐; 2.劝告，建议；3.使成为可取，使受欢迎
A: Would you be willing to write a recommendation letter for me?
B: I would be delighted to. To whom should I send it?
recommendation
n. 1.推荐，推荐信;2.建议，劝告; 3.优点，长处，可取之处
A: I brought this tape recorder so that we can record the contents of your conversation.
B: To tell you the truth, I’d really rather not be recorded.
recorder
n. 1.录音机；录象机; 2.记录装置，记录仪
A: She’s made an amazingly quick recovery from her injury.
B: Is she walking on her own yet?
recovery
n. 1.恢复，痊愈; 2.追回,寻回，收复
A: Are you any good at tennis?
B: Sometimes I play just for recreation .
recreation
n.娱乐活动,消遣
A: Could you help me recruit some people to help me move into my new house?
B: Sure, I’ll see whom I can find.
recruit
vt.招募(新兵),吸收(新成员)
n. 新兵，新成员
A: The reduction in staff at the school has clearly reduced the school’s performance.
B: Are they considering hiring the teachers back?
reduction
n.1.减少，缩小; 2.下降，降低
A: This new dictionary is a great reference .
B: Is it available online?
reference
n. 1.提到，论及; 2.参考，查阅; 3.引文,参考书目; 4.证明书(或人),推荐信(或人)
with reference to 关于，就…而论
A: Do you like to drink beer?
B: I used to, but my taste buds have refined over the years, and now I only drink wine.
refine
vt.1.精炼,精制,提纯; 2.使优美，使完善
A: Have you enjoyed your vacation?
B: Yes, it’s been great to have some time to reflect on my life.
reflect
v.1.反映，显示; 2.反射，映现; 3.深思，考虑，反省
A: Can you see your reflection in the pond?
B: Yes, but not too clearly because there are so many ripples in the water.
reflection
n. 1.映像,倒影；2.反射; 3.反映，表达；4.非议，批评；5.深思，考虑，反省
A: Do you think the government reforms will effectively crack down on corruption?
B: The institutional reforms will help, but a true end to corruption requires a change in the behavior of individuals.
reform
vt. 改革，改良，改造
vi. 改正，改过自新
n.改革，改良，改造
A: Could you refresh my memory on how long our literature paper is supposed to be?
B: I think we’re supposed to write ten pages.
refresh
v. (使)振作精神，(使)恢复活力
A: What will happen to all of the refugees ?
B: They will stay in camps until they can be relocated.
refugee
n.难民
A: I was stunned by his refusal to help me with my project.
B: You have to realize that he is a very busy man.
refusal
n.拒绝
A: Regarding that note you sent me, I had a little trouble understanding it.
B: Oh, it was just to remind you to pick Sarah up on Saturday.
regarding
prep. 关于
A: Regardless of how many championships he wins, he still isn’t satisfied.
B: Some people just have an unquenchable thirst for victory.
regardless
ad.不顾后果地，不管怎样，无论如何
regardless of 不顾，不惜
A: Do you travel all over the country to play your games?
B: No, we only travel within our region .
region
n. 1.地区，地带，区域;2.范围，幅度
in the region of在…左右，接近
A: If you want to go to the camp, you should register soon.
B: I’ll fill out an application tomorrow.
register
n.1.登记,注册；2.登记表，注册簿
vi.登记，注册
vt.1.登记，给…注册；2.(仪表等)指示,自动记下; 3.表示，表达; 4.注意到，记住; 5.把(邮件)挂号
A: How do they regulate the flow of water through the dam?
B: It’s a complicated system that I don’t entirely understand.
regulate
vt.1.管理，控制；2.调整，调节
A: With the new regulations , no one under sixteen is allowed on the street after dark.
B: I understand the rationale for the rule, but I also think it’s a bit extreme.
regulation
n.1.规章，规则; 2.管理，控制，调节
A: I’d like to reinforce the point that applications for the program are due by noon tomorrow.
B: Will you accept late applications?
reinforce
vt.增强，加强，增援
A: Were you disappointed when the boss rejected your proposal?
B: A little bit, but I haven’t let it bother me.
reject
vt.1.拒绝；2.拒纳,退回，屏弃
n.被拒货品，不合格产品
A: It’s hard for me to relate to the younger generation.
B: Just like I’m sure it’s hard for them to relate you.
relate
vi.1.(to)有关联；2.适应，和睦相处
vt.1.使互相关联; 2.讲述，叙述
A: How long have you two been in a romantic relationship ?
B: It’ll be three years on Thursday.
relationship
n.关系,关联
A: Einstein’s theory of relativity revolutionized science.
B: Is there a book that I could read that explains it in simple terms?
relativity
n.1.相对论;2.相关性
A: It’s hard to relax with the neighbors playing their music so loud next door.
B: Why don’t you ask them to turn it down?
relax
v.1.放松，(使)松弛; 2.放宽,缓和
A: When will you be released from prison?
B: Not for another ten years.
release
vt./n.1.释放，排放; 2.解除,解脱; 3.放开，松开；4.发布，发行
A: What do I need to do to get a driver’s license?
B: Bring all of the relevant documents to your nearest Department of Motor Vehicles.
relevant
a.有关的，切题的
A: I think it’s time for you to get a new car.
B: A lot of people say that to me, but this old car is actually still quite reliable