英语六级考试备考-看对话记单词（32）

　　A: Billy is always bragging about his success.

　　B: Ah, he is still young, be patient with him.

　　brag

　　v. 自夸，吹嘘

　　A: Would you like a brandy?

　　B: No, thanks. It is too early for a drink.

　　brandy

　　n. 白兰地酒

　　A: What happened to Peter? I see that he broke his arm.

　　B: Oh, he got into a brawl on the street last night.

　　brawl

　　n./vi. 争吵，打架

　　A: Why are you home from work? It is early.

　　B: I could not stand it anymore and was forced to breach my contract.

　　breach

　　n. 1.破坏，违反;2.破裂，不和; 3. 缺口,裂口

　　vt. 1.攻破, 在 造成缺口; 2.破坏，违反

　　A: Sorry I am late, there was a breakdown on the road.

　　B: Not to worry, the class has not started yet.

　　breakdown

　　n. 1.垮台，破裂;2.衰竭，衰弱; 3.损坏，故障; 4分类

　　A: Finally, a breakthrough in my science experiment.

　　B: Great, all your hard work has finally paid off.

　　breakthrough

　　n. 突破，突破性进展，重要的新发现

　　A: Will you put the tea on to brew please?

　　B: Sure, in a few minutes.

　　A: After failing the exam he brewed for four days.

　　B: And is he feeling better now?

　　A: Is this a strong brew?

　　B: No, it is fairly weak.

　　brew

　　vt. 1.酿造(啤酒); 2.冲泡

　　vi. 1.冲泡; 2.酝酿，行将发生

　　n. 冲泡的饮料