托福阅读词汇选集（2）：ABC

托福阅读词汇选集（2）

　　arid Lacking moisture, especiallyshavingsinsufficient rainfall to support trees or woody plants 干旱的缺乏水分=dry

　　aptly Exactly suitable; appropriately 合适的=appropriately

　　approach To come near or nearer, as in space or time 接近靠近=near

　　appeal The power of attracting or of arousing interest 吸引力=attraction

　　apart from With the exception of; besides 除除外还=except for

　　anonymousshavingsan unknown or unacknowledged name 匿名的=unknown

　　annually Recurring,done,or performed every year; yearly 每年的=yearly

　　annihilate To defeat decisively; vanquish战胜=conquer To defeat or subdue by force,especially by force of arms 征服

　　alloy To combine; mix 融合;混合=blend,mix

　　altitude The height of a thing above a reference level,especially above sea level or above the earths surface 高度=elevation

　　affluent Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich 富裕的=wealthy

　　afflict To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on 折磨=problem

　　affect To have or show a liking for 喜欢=fondness

　　aesthetically Artistically 有艺术的,在艺术上的=artistically

　　adverse Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic 敌对的=oppose, ill

　 　adversely harmfully or unfavorable 有害的或不利的=negatively Marked by or exhibiting features, such as hostility, that cannot be deemed positive or constructive 反面的

　　advocate One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender 支持者或保护者=proponent To speak, plead, or argue in favor of 拥护演说=urge, preach

　　adorn To lend beauty to; decorate 使美观为增添美;装饰=decorate

　　adopt To take on or assume 采取采用或接受=take on

　　brilliance The state or quality of being brilliant 光辉=radiant

　　boundary Something that indicates a border or limit 边界=dividing line

　　breach A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise 破坏,违犯=violation

　　boost To increase; raise 增加;拔高;To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below 推、举=raise

　 　blend To combine (varieties or grades) to obtain a mixture of a particular character, quality, or consistency 把掺在一起混合=combine, mix

　　bizarre Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd 古怪的=odd

　　bias A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment 偏见=prejudice

　　beam A ray or shaft of light 光柱,光束=ray

　　be characterized bydistinguish

　　barren Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation 不毛的=infertile

　　balmy Mild and pleasant 温和的=mild

　　comprise To consist of; be composed of 由构成=consist of ,make up

　 　conception Something conceived in the mind; a concept, plan, design, idea, or thought 概念、计划、设计或思想=notion A mental image or representation; an idea or conception 心理形象或象征;想法或构思

　　composed of To create or produce (a literary or musical piece) 创作或制作=create

　　component A constituent element, as of a system 组成要素=element, part