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
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.
analytic
见analytical
A: Do you ever read the Financial Times?
B: No, it is far too analytical for me.
analytical
a. 分析的,分析法的
A: My two year old son is very destructive.
B: Maybe he wants to be a political anarchist when he grows up!
anarchist
n. 无政府主义者
A: I would like to research my ancestry some day.
B: Do you even know the origin of your family name yet?
ancestry
n. 祖先,世系
A: I love Philip’s stories.
B: Yes, particularly his anecdotes.
anecdote
n. 轶事,趣闻
A: Do you like Micheangelo’s paintings?
B: Very much, particularly his depictions of angels.
angel
n.1.天使;2.可爱的人
A: My classmate had to go to hospital just before the exams.
B: Probably too much anguish and stress.
anguish
n. (精神或肉体的)极度痛苦
A: Did you know that Germany annexed part of Czechoslovakia during the war?
B: Yeah, I read about it in my history book.
annex
vt. 兼并,吞并
n. 附属建筑物
A: Do you know who wrote this poem?
B: No, it is anonymous, the poet did not disclose his name.
anonymous
a. 1.无名的,不具名的; 2.匿名的 ;3.无特色的,无个特征的
A: The film was about an antagonism between two countries.
B: Sounds too violent for my liking.
antagonism
n.对抗,敌对,对立
A: Is that insect dangerous?
B: Only if you touch it’s antenna.
antenna
n.1.触角,触须 ;2.天线
A: My grandfather went missing in South America while conducting a research project.
B: Was he an anthropologist or a scientist?
anthropologist
n.人类学家,人类学者
A: Do you know the antonym of “fast”?
B: Yes, “slow”. It was the opposite meaning of “fast”.
antonym
n.反义词
A: Would you like to come to the zoo with me ?
B: So long as we can visit the ape compound.
ape
n.猿
vt.模仿
A: I was appalled by the state of the living conditions of the poorer people in the region.
B: Yes, but the government is doing their best to help the situation.
appall
vt.使惊骇,使大吃一惊
A: Can you help me with my science experiment?
B: So long as you have the necessary apparatus and it is not dangerous.
apparatus
n.1.器械,器具,仪器 ;2.机构,组织
A: Did you enjoy the meal?
B: Yes, thanks. And it certainly appeased my hunger.
appease
vt.平息,抚慰姑息
A: I can’t find the information that you quoted.
B: Look in Appendix Four, page 231.
appendix
n.1.阑尾 ;2.附录
A: I think the performance was fantastic.
B: The audience seemed to agreed, they applauded for five minutes.
applaud
vi.鼓掌,喝彩
vt.1.向...鼓掌,向...喝彩 ;2.称赞,赞许
A: A journalist for the national paper wrote a warm appraisal for the new play.
B: I must book a ticket soon then, before they are all sold out.
appraisal
n.估计,估量,评价
A: Did they apprehend the criminal yet?
B: No, I think that the police are still looking for him.
apprehend
vt.逮捕,拘押,领会,理解
A: What is your current occupation?
B: I am an apprentice electrician but I will be qualified in two months.
apprentice
n.学徒,徒弟
A: Your shirt is filthy.
B: Oops, I was cooking but did not have an apron.
apron
n.1.围裙 ;2.台口 ;3.停机坪
A: Your comment about inefficient train service was most apt. I have been waiting in this platform for half an hour.
B: Oh, not quite. Here comes the train now.
apt
a.1.易于,有倾向 ;2.恰当的,适宜的 ;3.聪明的,反应敏捷的
A: Did you get into the university course that you applied for?
B: Well, I have to pass an aptitude test first, and then if I am successful I will be admitted.
aptitude
n.才能,资质,天资
A: That is a beautiful bridge.
B: Yes, it’s in the shape of an arc.
arc
n.1. 弧形 ;2.弧 ;3.电弧,弧光
A: The new town hall is now completed.
B: Yes, I saw it , and the front arches look really beautiful.
arch
n.拱,拱门,拱形
v.成拱形
a.调皮的,淘气的
A: I am very interested in buried ruins and treasures.
B: You should study archaeology.
archaeology
n.考古学
A: It is my ardent wish to travel around the world.
B: You better start saving your money now.
ardent
a.热心的,热情的,热烈的
A: The concert will take place in the main arena .
B: Wow, it will be huge. I know it can hold 30,000 people.
arena
n.1.表演场地,竞技场 ;2.活动场所
A: Mr. Smith was an aristocrat and owned a large piece of land in the south of the country.
B: Does that mean that he was also very wealthy?
aristocrat
n.贵族
A: I dreamt last night that a knight in shining armor rescued me from a burning tower.
B: Let me guess the ending, you woke up before you had a chance to fall in love!
armor
n.盔甲,装甲,保护物
A: The new shopping centre has a vast array of interesting products.
B: Yes, but they are far too expensive.
array
n.1.展示,陈列,一系列 ;2.排列,队形 ;3.衣服,盛装 ;4.数组,阵列
vt.1.排列,配置 ;2.打扮,装饰
A: Why did you break up with your first boyfriend?
B: He was too arrogant and never listen to me.
arrogant
a.傲慢的,自大的
A: I heard that Ted was arrested for arson .
B: Yeah, he set the local school on fire.
arson
n.纵火
A: Don’t eat so many fatty foods, they will block your arteries .
B: But they are the foods that I like the best.
artery
n.1.动脉 ;2.干线,要道
A: I find Paul difficult to understand.
B: That is because he does not articulate his words very clearly.
articulate
a.1.善于表达的,发音清晰的 ;2.表达得清楚有力的
vt.1.明确有力地表达;2.清晰地吐,清晰地发
A: The army has amassed a huge amount of artillery .
B: Let’s hope they don’t have to use it.
artillery
n.1.火炮,大炮 ;2.炮兵
A: Do you think that we ascend into heaven when we die?
B: I am not sure. I am still undecided.
ascend
vi.渐渐上升,升高
vt.攀登,登上
A: I couldn’t ascertain whether he was joking or serious.
B: Don’t worry, he has a strange sense of humor.
ascertain
vt.查明,弄清,确定
A: Your father ascribed beauty and intelligence to you.
B: Thanks for the compliment.
ascribe
vt.1.把...归因于;2.把...归属于
A: The man’s body came ashore five days after he went missing from the ship.
B: Oh, how terrible, that must have been the one that was found on the beach yesterday.
ashore
ad.在岸上,上岸
A: It is my aspiration to become a doctor.
B: Well, if you stick to your goals I am sure you can do it.
aspiration
n.强烈的愿望,志向,抱负
A: I do not think I have achieved enough yet.
B: Well, if you always aspire to do your best then you will not be unhappy.
aspire
vi.渴望,追求,有志于
A: Is that a donkey or an ass ?
B: Neither, it is a small horse.
ass
n.1.笨蛋,傻瓜 ;2.驴
A: Did you hear that there was an attempted assassination on the president?
B: Yes, but it was not true, somebody was spreading rumours.
assassination
n.刺杀,暗杀
A: We were warned about the risk of assault in the city.
B: Good, it is always better to be aware of the dangers.
assault
vt.攻击,袭击
A: He asserted his points strongly during the debate.
B: Why didn’t he win it then?
assert
vt.1.肯定地说,断言 2.维护,坚持
A: I think that guy is too rude.
B: Really, I think he is just trying to assert himself .
assert oneself
坚持自己的权利,显示自己的权威
A: I think that the new student has assimilated well into his new environment.
B: Perhaps, but he does not seem to have many friends.
assimilate
vt. 1.吸收,消化;2.使同化
vi. 1.被吸收,被消化;2.被同化
A: I gave Linda an assorted box of sweets for her birthday.
B: Did you not know that chocolates were her favourite?
assorted
a. 1.各种各样的,混杂的,什锦的
A: I received assurances that I would get help.
B: And did they come through?
assurance
n. 1.把握,信心;2.保证,表示保证(或鼓励、安慰)的话;3.(人寿)保险
A: I am not able to run fast because I suffer from asthma .
B: Don’t worry, I can’t run fast either because I am unfit!
asthma
n. 气喘,哮喘
A: It is my dream to be an astronaut one day.
B: I too would love to see the earth from space.
astronaut
n. 宇航员
A: I am going to visit the new astronomy research centre in town tonight, would you like to join me?
B: I’d love too, is there a good telescope to view the stars with?
astronomy
n. 天文学
A: They are closing down the local asylum .
B: It is about time, the care facilities there were terrible.
asylum
n. 1.庇护,政治避难;2.精神病院
A: Do you have an atlas ? I want to check where and in which ocean the Tongan Islands are.
B: No, I don’t have one, but I think that they are in the Pacific.
atlas
n. 地图集
A: Is attendance at the lecture absolutely necessary?
B: Well, if you want to get credit for this course it is.
attendance
n. 1.出席人数;2.出席,参加,出席次数;3.护理,照料
A: I lost my wallet at the cinema yesterday.
B: Did you ask the attendant on duty if it was found?
attendant
n. 服务人员,侍者,随从
a. 伴随的,随之而产生的
A: The box of old photos that you are looking for is in the attic .
B: On the right or left hand side?
attic
n. 阁楼
A: The auction will be held at 3pm on Saturday.
B: Good, I’d like to set a starting price of one hundred dollars for my table.
auction
n./vt. 拍卖
A: Even though I’m not registered in this department, will it be alright if I audit your classes?
B: It is fine with me, but it is best to check with the department first.
audit
vt. 审计,检查(帐目)
A: Are all the accounts from your business in order?
B: No, the auditor still needs to check them.
auditor
n. 审计员,稽核员
A: Where will the classical concert be held?
B: In the main auditorium
auditorium
n. 1.观众席,听众席;2.礼堂,会堂
A: He is suffering from an auditory infection.
B: I hope he recovers soon.
auditory
a. 听觉的,听觉器官的
A: My salary will be augmented with the aid of extra hours.
B: Great, but don’t work too hard.
augment
vt. 扩大,增加,提高
A: I attended a memorial service last night.
B: It must have a very austere occasion.
austere
a. 1.朴素的,无装饰的;2.严峻的,一丝不苟的;3.十分简朴的,苦行的
A: Are you jeans authentic ?
B: No, they are just cheap copies of the original brand.
authentic
a. 1.真的,真正的;2.可靠的,可信的
A: John has such an authoritative voice. It is frightening.
B: I find him scary at times also.
authoritative
a. 1.权威性的,可信的;2.专断的,命令式的
A: Stop! You are not authorized to enter this section of the building.
B: Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that I needed special permission.
authorize
vt. 授权,批准
A: What are you reading?
B: Nelson Mandela’s autobiography , I highly recommend it.
autobiography
n. 自传
A: Is that dog over there real?
B: No, I think that it is just an automation
automation
n. 自动化(技术),自动操作
A: I am moving to an autonomous region of the country.
B: Gosh, that will be an interesting experience.
autonomous
a. 1.自治的;2.独立自主的
A: You are very independent.
B: My autonomy is protected by the law.
autonomy
n. 1.自治,自治权;2.人身自由,自主权
A: Where you able to get through to the ticket office when you telephoned?
B: I tried several times, but to no avail.
avail
n. [一般用于否定句或疑问句中] 效用,利益,帮助
A: What was the film about?
B: A guy trying to avenge the killing of his brother. It was quite violent.
avenge
vt. 1.为…复仇,报…之仇;2.向…报仇
A: Let’s turn left down the next road.
B: Good idea, that way we can avert the traffic jam.
avert
vt. 1.防止,避免;2.转移(目光、注意力等)
A: I heard that the national aviation company owes a lot of money to the government.
B: Well, it must be because of the price of new planes.
aviation
n. 1.航空,航空学;2.飞机制造业
A: I was filled with awe when I watched the sun rise this morning.
B: It is a shame that I missed it, I was still in bed.
awe
n. 敬畏,惊惧
vt. 使敬畏,使惊惧
be / stand in awe of 敬畏
A: At what speed does the earth spin on its axis ?
B: I am not quite sure, you should check in your textbook.
axis
n. 1.轴,轴线,中心线;2.坐标轴,基准线
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