alienate vt. 1.使疏远，使不友好，离间;2.转让，让渡(财产等) A: He alleged that he was burgled during the night. B: I do not believe him, he is always telling lies. allegevt. 断言，宣称，硬说 A: Here is some cream to alleviate your pain. B: Thanks, I will use it straight away. alleviate vt. 减轻，缓解，缓和 A: Where did you lose your purse? B: In the alley beside my house. alley n. 小巷，胡同 A: I have been allotted only two shelves for all my belongings in the dor. B: I am sure that you can ask for more space if you need it. allot vt. 分配，拨出 A: Is your ring made of pure silver? B: No, I think that it is just an alloy . alloy n. 合金 vt. 将……铸成合金 A: Mr. Jones often alludes to his wealth. B: yes, but actually I don’t think he is wealthy compared to Mrs. Devan. allude vi. (to)暗指，提及 A: Why did you come to Beijing? B: I was allured by the bright lights of the city. allure n. 诱惑力，魅力 vt. 诱惑，引诱，吸引 A: I heard an almighty amount of noise outside last night. B: Sorry, that was my dog chasing my neighbour’s cat. almighty a.1.全能的，万能的;2.很大的，很强的 A: How often will you be able to work? B: Only on alternate days I am afraid. alternate a.1.交替的，轮流的;供选择的;2.间隔的 v. (使)轮流，(使)交替 A: I amassed a lot of lecture notes during my undergraduate degree. B: I hope that you amassed them in your head also! amass vt. 积累，积聚 A: Did you enjoy the end of the novel? B: No, it was too ambiguous for me. ambiguousa. 引起歧义的，模棱两可的，含糊不清的 A: You work very hard. B: Maybe, but I ma ambitious and want to do well in my career. ambitious a.1.有抱负的，雄心勃勃的;2.有野心的 A: Your essay is good. But I think that you need to amend the conclusion. B: Oh, I thought the ending was the best part. amend vt. 修改，修订，改进 n.[pl.]赔罪，赔偿 A: Do your parents get along well? B: Yes, they at least have an amicable relationship. amiable a. 和蔼可亲的，友好的 A: The army in my county is under-funded. B: I think that it is a good thing that it can not afford more ammunition though. ammunition n. 弹药，军火 A: Is there enough space in the back of the car? B: Yes, ample. ample a.1.足够的;2.宽敞的，面积大的 A: I can not hear the lecturer. B: He needs to amplify his voice more. amplify考试大－全国最大教育类网站(www．Examda。com) vt.1.放大(声音等)，增强;2.扩大，详述，进一步阐述 A: My teacher used the analogy of an acorn and oak tree to explain the potential of the school. B: He must think you all have a lot of potential then. analogy n. 比拟，类比，类推 by analogy 用类推的方法 A: That guy is crazy. B: Maybe he needs to see an analyst. analyst n.1.分析家，化验员;2.心理分析学家 A: You have a very analytic mind. B: I think that is why I enjoy mathematics.