考博英语词汇10000-重难点词汇A强化练习（详解）
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abacus ['æbəkəs] n．算盘
[试题] The simplest example of the type is the which has been used in many parts of the world since the ancient time．
A． abacus B． abase C． calculator D． abuse 答案为A。句意：这一类型中最简单的实例就是世界各地自古以来使用算盘。abacus算盘。abase降低。calculator计算器。abuse滥用；虐待。 abandon [ə'bændən] vt．遗弃，放弃；抛弃 [试题] Because of the harsh punishment，these prisoners of war their attempt to escape． A． abandoned B． deserted C． discarded D· quit 答案为A。abandon指“放弃某物或某人”。desert主要指“违背义务或责任”。discard“抛弃没有用或没有价值的东西”。quit常表示“辞职或戒掉某种习惯”。 abase [ə'beis] vt．使谦卑，贬低
[试题] He would not——himself by showing fear． A．abrade B．ablate C．abase D．abide
答案为C。句意：他不愿露出惧色而有失身份。abase使谦卑，贬低。abrade擦伤；破损。 ablate融化，切除，摘除。abide遵守；忍受。 abash [ə'bæʃ] vt．使局促不安，使困窘
[试题] The student stood as he tired to account for his absence from class the day before．He felt a bit regret．
A． abashed B． dignified C。 defiant D． indifferent
答案为A。stand abashed感到羞愧，感到局促不安。dignified有威严的。defiant挑衅的。indifferent冷漠的。
abate [ə'beit] [əbeit v．(指风势，疼痛，数量，程度等)减弱，减轻，缓和 [试题]His pain as the medicine began to take effect．
A， shrank B． abated C． melted D． subtracted
答案为B。句意：药物开始起作用，他的疼痛减轻了。abate(指风、声音、疼痛)减弱减退。shrink(因受潮，受热或受冷等)(使)收缩，(使)缩小。melt(使)融化。subtract减去，常与from连用。
abdicate ['æbdikeit] v．放弃(高职位，权力)；放弃王位，退位；辞(职) [试题] in ancient China，there are many well-known saints who their high position in the government and go back to the nature．
A． abdicate B． neglect C． dedicate D．dictate
答案为A。句意：在古代中国，很多贤士放弃他们的政府高官而回归自然：abdicate放弃(高职位，权力)；退位。neglect无视；忽略。dedicate献给，致力，常用于be dedicated to doing sth．搭配。dictate口述；命令。 abbreviate [ə'bri:vieit] v．缩写，缩短，使简短
[试题] it is seldom acceptable to words in formal writing。 A． omit B． explain C。 invent D． abbreviate 答案为D。abbreviate缩写。omit省略，删除。explain解释，阐明。 abhorrent [əb'hɔrənt] adj．可恶的；格格不人的，跟…不合的
[试题] Her peculiar character made her to her surroundings，and finally she com- mitted suicide．
A．adherent B． abhorrent C。 adaptive D． adopted
答案为B。句意：她性格古怪跟周围的环境格格不入，最后她自杀了。abhorrent可恶的，格格不人的。adherent信徒，追随者，拥护者。adaptive适应的。adopted被收养的；被采
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abide [ə'baid] vi．坚持，遵守；vt．忍受，容忍，承受
[试题] Californians and New Englanders speak the same language and by the same federal laws．
A． stand B． conform C． abide D． sustain 答案为C。句意：加利福尼亚州人和美国新英格兰人说同样的语言，遵守同样的联邦法律。abide by坚持，遵守。stand by支持，站在…一边。conform使…一致，常与to搭配。sustain支撑，维持。
abiding [ə'baidiŋ] adj．持久的，不变的
[试题] The concept of upward social mobility has been an abiding feature of American life． A． enduring B． unaffected C． intriguing D． observing
答案为A。句意：进取观念一直是美国人生活中持久的特点。abiding持久的。enduring与之同义。unaffected真挚的，自然的。intriguing迷人的，引起兴趣的。observable可观察的。
abnormality [.æbnɔ:'mæliti] n．反常(的行为)，变态，畸形 [试题] His aroused his neigbour's suspision，at the end the police comfirmed that he was the person committing the robbery．
A． abnormality B． formality C． unusual D． irregularity
答案为A。句意：他的不正常举止引起了邻居的怀疑，最终警方确定他就是那个抢劫犯。abnormality反常(的行为)，变态，畸形。formality拘泥形式；正常礼节。unusual不寻常的；别具一格的。irregularity不规则；不规律。
abolish [ə'bɔliʃ] vt．取消，废除(法律、制度、习俗等) [试题] Slavery Was n the US in the l9th century．
A. cancelled B． abolished C． rejected D. refused
答案为B。句意：美国在19世纪废弃了奴隶制度。cancel与abolish都有“取消，废除”的意思。abolish用于“废除制度、风俗、活动、做法或取缔社会机构”；而cancel多指“取消已经安排或决定的计划、日程等”；reject指“不能接受或抛弃无用的、无价值的或不适合的东西”；refuse多指“态度坚决地甚至是无礼地拒绝”。 abominable [ə'bɔminəbl] adj．讨厌的，令人憎恶的；糟糕的；恶劣的
[试题] As as the conditions were in the refugee camp，they were far more unpleasant in the devastated villages．
A． abnormal B． abstinent C． averse D． abominable
答案为D。句意：虽然难民营的情况很糟，但是，那些被蹂躏的村庄的环境更加恶劣。abominable恶劣的，糟透的。abnormal不正常的。abstinent有节制的，禁欲的。averse嫌恶的，不喜欢的(to)。 abort [ə'bɔ:t] vi.异常中断，中途失败
[试题] Fifty-five people were killed at Manchester airport when a British Air tour Boeing 737burst into flames after the pilot the take off． A． nullified B． aborted C． annulled D． voided
答案为B。abort异常中断，使失败，指由于某些麻烦而在预定时间之前结束。nullify使无 效，取消，使在法律上无效。annul(婚姻，合同等)在法律上无效。void空的，无效的。 abortion [ə'bɔ:ʃən] n．流产，堕胎；失败；夭折；中止
[试题] Many women took to the street to join the demonstration to make legal． A． adaptation B． adoption C． abortion D． addiction 答案为C。句意：许多妇女走上街头，加入使堕胎合法化的游行示威活动。abortion堕胎。adaptation适应。adoption采用；收养。addiction沉溺，上瘾。 abound [ə'baund] vi．多，充足，充满，大量存在
[试题] Roger，who in courage，is highly respected by all his peers in the villages． A． bounds D． possesses C． declares D． abounds
答案为D。句意：富有勇敢精神的罗杰受到村庄里所有同龄人的敬重。abound多，大存在，充满，常与in，with搭配。bound跳跃，限制。possess占有，拥有。declare断言，
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宣布。
abreast [ə'brest] adv．并肩地，并排地；最新；赶得上
[试题] Read the newspapers every day if you want to the times． A． come up with B. put up with C．keep abreast of D. part company with
答案为C。句意：如果你想与时俱进，就要每天读报。keep abreast of与…并进，跟上，不落后于。come up with提出，拿出。put up with忍受，容忍。part company with分离，有分歧。
abridge [ə'bridʒ] v．删节；精简，缩短
[试题]A book publisher may alter or work with the permission of the copyright owner． A．accuse B． abridge C． abort D． abstain
答案为B。句意：图书出版者经作者许可，可以对作品修改、删节。abridge删节；精简，缩短。abort异常中断，中途失败。abstain戒、避免；弃权。 abrupt [ə'brʌpt] adj．突然的；粗鲁的；唐突的；生硬的
[试题] He has an manner，although he comes from a middle-class family background and has received his education at Oxford．
A． abundant B． active C． abrupt D． agreeable
答案为C。abrupt(言谈，举止等)唐突的，鲁莽的。abundant大量的，丰富的。active积极参与的。agreeable令人愉快的。 absolve [əb'zɔlv] vt．免除，赦免，宽恕
[试题]Though he refused any responsibility for the failure of the negotiations，Stevenson had no right to himself：it was his that had caused the debacle．(同济大学2004博) A． blame．．．skill B． congratulate．．．modesty C． berate．．．1argesse D． absolve．．．acrimony
答案为D。句意：尽管他拒绝为这次谈判的失败负任何责任，但Stevenson也没有权利为自己开脱罪责，因为正是由于他尖刻的言语导致这次的惨败。absolve开脱罪责。acrimony言语尖刻。blame责备，责怪。skill技巧。congratulate祝贺。modesty谦逊，朴实。berate严厉责备痛斥。largesse赏赐。 absorb [əb'sɔ:b] vt．吸收；理解；占用
[试题] Not only will you read more quickly but you will absorb more of what you read and will be better able to remember it．
A． occupy B． undertake C． engross D． understand
答案为D。句意：你不仅会读的更快，而且会理解的更多，记忆的更牢。absorb理解；吸收。understand与之同义。occupy占据，占领。undertake承担；许诺。engross占用；全神贯注。
absorbent [əb'sɔ:bənt] adj．能吸收的
[试题]This type of blouse can be close to the skin， and ventilated，which is very suitable for the summer time．
A． absorbed B． absorbable C． absorbing D． absorbent
答案为D。句意：这类衬衫可以紧贴身体，既吸汗又透气，适合夏季时节穿着。absorbent能吸收的。absorbed全神贯注的，一心一意的。absorbable可吸收的，容易被吸收的。absorbing吸引人的，非常有趣的。
abstain [əb'stein] vi.弃权；(有意)戒绝；节制
[试题]The doctor suggests that anyone who has a sore throat should from alcohol and smoking．
A． abstain B． detain C． retain D． sustain
答案为A。句意：医生建议任何一个嗓子疼的人戒除烟酒。abstain禁绝，戒除。detain拘留。retain维持，保留。sustain供养。
abstemious [æb'sti:mjəs] adj．有节制的，节约的
[试题] His father，of all men，had lived a careful life，moderate， A． abstemious B． anonymous C． adjacent D． agreeable
答案为A。句意：所有的人中，他父亲是一个一生中最小心谨慎、处世温和以及食用节约
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的人。abstemious有节制的，节约的。anonymous匿名的。adjacent毗连的；紧接着的。agreeable惬意的；同意的。 abstruse [æb'stru:s] adj．难解的，深奥的
[试题]Albert Einstein's theory of relativity is too to follow． A． abstruse B． dull C． puzzling D． simple
答案为A。abstruse深奥的。dull沉闷的。puzzling让人感到迷惑的。simple简单的。 abstract ['æbstrækt] n． 摘要，概要，抽象；adj．抽象的，非具体的；非实在的 vt． 摘要，提炼；抽取，提走
[试题] An is a brief technical summary—usually no more than 200 words—of the report． A． curriculum B． consequence C． absurdity D． abstract
答案为D。句意：一篇摘要通常是报告的一个简短的专门化总结，通常不会超过200宇。abstract摘要。curriculum课程。consequence结果。absurdity荒谬，谬论。 absurd [əb'sə:d] adj．荒谬的，无理的，荒唐可笑的，愚蠢的 [试题] it is to predict the sun will not rise tomorrow． A． foolish B． ridiculous C． silly D． absurd
答案为D。句意：预言明天太阳不会升起是无稽之谈。foolish与silly同义，常指“愚笨的或智能平庸的”。ridiculous指“荒谬得引人发笑或招人嘲弄”。absurd指“与道理或真理相反，或与常识或经验严重不符，因而显得可笑”。 abundance [ə'bʌndəns] n．丰富；充足；充裕 [试题] in the storage is good food in You need not worry about food supplies． A． shortage B． abundance C． fertility D． extravagance
答案为B。abundance丰富，富裕，富足，in abundance丰富地，大量地。shortage缺少，短缺。fertility肥沃，多。extravagance浪费，奢侈。 abuse [ə'bju:z] n．&v．滥用；虐待；辱骂；弊端
[试题] To one's power is to commit a crime and eventually end up in jail． A． accuse B． abuse C． deduce D． excuse
答案为B。abuse one's power滥用职权。accuse控告。deduce推断。excuse找借口。 academic [.ækə'demik] adj．学院的，理论的；不切实际的 n．大学教师，学者
[试题] A university is judged not merely by the size of its campus or by the number of its students，but also by its level．
A． academic B． altitude C． prominent D． welfare
答案为A。句意：判断一所大学是好是坏不仅要看校园规模、学生人数还要看它的学术水平。academic学术的。altitude高度。prominent突出的。welfare福利。 accede [æk'si:d] vi.同意；就职；加人
[试题] it was all right for the school administration not to to the students demand of canceling the terminal examinations． (华东师大2004博)
A． accept B． accede C． access D． accessory
答案为B。accede to同意(请求，建议等)。accept接受，认可，一般不与to搭配。access存取，接近。accessory附属，零件，从犯。 accelerate [æk'seləreit] v．加速，促进，催促
[试题] Pollutants introduced into a lake can rapidly accelerate its natural aging process． A． abide by B． hold on C． put out D． speed up
答案为D。句意：倒人湖中的污染物能很快加速自身的天然陈化过程。accelerate加速，促进。speed up加速。abide by坚持，遵守。hold on继续，不挂断。put out放出；生产。 accent ['æksənt] vt．重读；加重音符号；强调 n．重音，口音；强调；重音符
[试题] He speaks with a strong southern making it difficult for northerners to understand him．
A． tone B． accent C． 1anguage D． dialect
答案为B。accent口音；重音。tone声调；腔调。dialect地方话，方言。
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accentuate [æk'sentjueit] vt．着重(指出)，强调；重读
[试题] Our company specializes in fashions for women and boasts a powerful designing force．Our dresses are in modern and good taste， which may your facile and graceful manner．
A． accentuate B．act C．accelerate D．accuse
答案为A。句意：女式服装专营公司，设计队伍力量雄厚，服饰款款新颖，品味超人，给您增添飘逸洒脱的非凡气派。accentuate使突出，强调。act行动；见效。accelerate加快，促进。accuse控告，谴责。 access ['ækses] n．通道，人口；访问 vt．接近，存取
[试题] British government often says that furnishing children with to the information superhighway is a top priority．
A. procedure B． allowance C. protection D． access
答案为D。句意：英国政府常常表示，给孩子们提供接触信息高速公路的机会是一件应予以最优先考虑的事。access接近或进入…的机会。procedure程序，手续。allowance津贴，补助。protection保护。 accessible [ək'sesəbl] adj．易接近的；可进入的；易受影响的；可理解的
[试题]This village which is surrounded by mountains is only by river，so it is obviously that the transportation is inconvenient．
A， accessible B． attainable C． available D． achievable
答案为A。句意：这个村子被群山环绕，只有水路可以进去，显然交通不便。accessible可到达的，可进入的。attainable可得到的。available有用的，有空的。achievable有成就的，可完成的。
accessory [æk'sesəri] n．附件，零件；从犯，同谋者
adj．附属的，补充的；同谋的，副的
[试题]She often wears such as a diamond bracelet，a necklace and earrings． A． decorations B． ornaments C． decorate D． accessories
答案为D。句意：她经常佩戴装饰品，像钻石手镯、项链、耳坠之类。accessory附件，配件，如用复数形式，则专指妇女全套衣饰中的小配件。decoration装饰物，多指节日的装饰品。ornament一般的装饰品。decorate装饰，作动词。
accidental [.æksi'dentl] adj．意外的，非主要的，附属的 n．非本质属性，次要方面 [试题]There are also biographical details from the author's life，especially the accidental shooting of his own wife in l951，for which he spent l3 days in a Mexican jail． A． unavoidable B. unintentional C unprecedented D． unbelievable 答案为B。accidental意外的。unintentional不是故意的，无心的。unavoidable不可避免的；不能取消的。unprecedented空前的，没有先例的。unbelievable难以置信的。 acclaim [ə'kleim] vt．欢呼，喝彩 n．喝彩，欢呼
[试题]Ron O'Neal received widespread acclaim for his acting in productions of Dream on Monkey Mountain．
A． recognition B． accessory C． reimbursement D． 1uncheon
答案为A。acclaim喝彩，欢呼。recognition承认，赞美。accessory附件。reimbursement补偿，退款。luncheon午餐会。 accommodate [ə'kɔmədeit] vt．为…安排食宿，收容；容纳，接受 vi．适应
[试题] Today paper houses are holding up well under the forces of nature and are ______ more people than before．
A． furnishing B． entertaining C． accommodating D． adapting
答案为C。句意：现在，纸制房子能更好地抵挡自然力，并比过去容纳更多的人。accommodate容纳。furnish供应，提供；布置。entertain款待；接受。 accompany [ə'kʌmpəni] vt．陪伴，伴随；为…伴奏 [试题] Once again，success in farming is accompanied by new worries，which brought about a disaster to the village．
A． assaulted B． followed C． approved D． adapted
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答案为B。句意：再次地，农业的成功伴随着新的担忧，给村子带来了灾难。accompany伴随。follow跟随。assault袭击。approve证明。adapt使适应。 accomplice [ə'kɔmplis] n．帮凶，同伙
[试题] Jack was a (n) of Smith in the robbery of the Central Bank last month． A． accountant B． advocate C． referee D． accomplice
答案为D。accomplice共犯；同犯。accountant会计。advocate拥护者；提倡者。referee裁判员；调解者。 accord [ə'kɔ:d] n．符合，调和；给予；与…一致 v．一致，符合；给予 [试题]Mr．Smith can't believe that his child would read of her own accord． A． by herself B． surprisingly C． voluntarily D． reluctantly
答案为C。of one's own accord自愿地。voluntarily与之同义。by herself亲自。surprisingly吃惊地。reluctantly勉强地。
account [ə'kaunt] n．计算，账目；说明；估计；报道
vt．认为 vi.说明；总计有；认为；得分
[试题]Policy-makers are supposed to take into account the interests of the general public at any time．
A．account for B． consider C． give priority to D. take advantage of
答案为B。take into account重视，考虑。consider考虑。account for说明，占。give priority to认为优先。take advantage of利用。 accretion [æ'kri:ʃən] n．增长；增加物
[试题]it is now generally assumed that the planets were formed by the accretion of gas and dust in a cosmic cloud．
A． separation B． motion C． progression D． accumulation
答案为D。accretion增长。accumulation积聚，堆积物。separation分隔物。motion(天体的)运行。progression前进，进步。 accumulate [ə'kju:mjuleit] v．积聚，堆积
[试题] energy under the earth must be released in one form or another， for example，an earthquake．
A． Accumulated B． Gathered C． Assembled D． Collected 答案为A。句意：积聚在地表下的能量必须以一种或者另外一种方式释放出来，比如地震。accumulate积聚，堆积，积累(经过一段比较长的时间由少积多的积累)。gather集合，聚集(聚集成为一组或一堆)。assemble集合，聚集(出于共同的兴趣或目的而聚集)。collect集中，收集。
accurate ['ækjurit] adj.正确的，精确的
[试题]According to the weather forecast，which is usually ，it will snow this afternoon． A． accurate B． exact C． precise D． perfect
答案为A。accurate指符合事实或实际，侧重不同程度的准确性，与事实无出人。precise侧重极端准确，更强调细节的精确无误。exact着重在质与量方面的准确，语气比accurate强。这里指“天气预报通常情况是准确的”，A项表达的程度最符合题意。 accuse [ə'kju:z] vt．控告，谴责，非难
[试题]it was unfair that the old honest woman was of the crime． A． accused B． charged C． blamed D． sentenced
答案为A。句意：这位诚实的老年妇女被指控犯罪是不公平的。accuse sb．of．．．指控某人。charge with控告。blame sb．for stb．因某事责备某人。sentence宣判，判刑。 accustomed [ə'kʌstəmd] adj．惯常的，通常的，习惯的，按照风俗习惯的 [试题] Some habits people are to are hard to get rid of
A． accustomed B． alien C． hostile D． generous 答案为A。accustomed习惯了的。alien异己的，外族的。hostile敌对的。generous慷慨的，大方的。
acknowledge [ək'nɔlidʒ] vt．承认；感谢；告知收到 [试题]He having been frightened．
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A． acknowledged B． confessed C． recognized D． admitted 答案为A。acknowledge公开承认(隐瞒或否认过的事)。confess承认(错误，认罪)。recognize承认(主权，权利)。admit(在压力下)承认。 acquaint [ə'kweint] vt．使熟识，使认识
[试题] They did considerable work to the government the elementary problems of the country． A．acquaint．．．with B. comply…with C．cope…with D. submit．．．to
答案为A。acquaint sb．with sth．使…了解某事。comply with遵守，服从。Cope with对付submit to屈服，把…提交给。 acquire [ə'kwaiə] vt．取得，获得，截获(目标) [试题]Mr. Johnson gradually a knowledge of the subject．
A． attained B． achieved C． acquired D． enquired 答案为C。句意：约翰逊先生逐渐掌握了这一课题的有关知识。acquire获得，学到(知识)。attain达到，实现，强调经努力后达到某一程度。achieve完成，达到，一般指成就的取得及目标的实现。enquire问询，探求(知识、消息等)。 acquisition [.ækwi'ziʃən] n．获得；获得物 [试题] The process of language has been a mystery to linguists and psychologists． A． innovation B． acquisition C． administration D． institution 答案为B。句意：语言习得过程对语言学家和心理学家来说一直是个谜。acquisition获得。language acquisition语言习得(儿童掌握母语)。innovation革新。administration管理；政府部门。institution学院，机构。 acquisitive [ə'kwizitiv] adj．想得到的；贪得无厌的；有获得可能性的 [试题] We bargained for a long time， for the owner had noticed the acquisitive gleam in our eyes when we first saw the beast．
A． generous B． covetous C． wealthy D． belligerent
答案为B。句意：我们经过了很长一段时间的讨价还价，因为这头牲畜的主人已经注意到我们在第一眼看见那头牲畜时，眼里就闪烁出想要得到它的光芒。acquisitive可获得的，有利欲心的。covetous贪婪的，妄羡的。generous大度的。wealth富裕的。belligerent好战的。
acquit [ə'kwit] vt．宣告无罪，无罪释放；还清(债务)
[试题] Although they were acquitted after a retrial，Grobbelaar lost his libel suit against the tabloid newspaper which first made the allegations．
A． attracted B． declared as not being guilty C． conjured D． crushed noisily
答案为B。句意：尽管他们在复审中宣判无罪，但Grobbelaar却输了与第一个下断言的小报的诽谤诉讼案。acquit宣告无罪，脱卸责任和义务。declare as not being guilty宣告无罪。attract吸引，引起注意。conjure变戏法；召唤，恳求。crush noisily嘈杂地碾碎。 activate ['æktiveit] vt．使…活动，对…起作用，激活 vi．有活力
[试题] Researchers discovered that plants infected with a virus give off a gas that______ disease resistance in neighboring plants．
A． contracts B． activates C． maintains D. prescribes
答案为B。句意：研究者发现感染病毒的植物能散发一种气体，这种气体可以激活周围植物体上的病毒抗体。activate刺激，激活。contract使缩短；订约。maintain维持，维修。prescribe规定；开药方。 acute [ə'kju:t] adj．灵敏的，敏锐的；尖锐的，突出的；急性的 [试题]A human’s eyesight is not as as that of an eagle．
A． eccentric B． acute C． sensible D． sensitive
答案为B。句意：人的眼睛不如鹰的眼睛敏锐。acute严重的，激烈的；(观察力)敏锐的。eccentric古怪的，异乎寻常的。sensible明智的，有判断力的。sensitive敏感的，灵敏的，感光的。
adapt [ə'dæpt] vt．使适应；改编，改写
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[试题]Of particular importance among these were meetings that discussed the potential effects of global warming as well as policies to prevent，alleviate，and this phenomenon． A． adapt to B． 1et alone C． give out D． put over
答案为A。句意：其中特别重要的是一些会议不仅讨论了全球变暖的潜在影响，而且讨论了预防、减轻和适应这种现象的政策。adapt to适应。1etMone更谈不上。give out释放出。put over推迟。 adept ['ædept, ə'dept] adj．熟练的，拿手的 n．老手，擅长者
[试题]Luther Whitney，the perfectionist cat burglar played by Clint Eastwood in Absolute Power，is as meticulous in his craftsmanship as Vermeer，as adept at disguise as Alec， and as elusive as Houdini．
A． absurd B． proficient C． obvious D． hilarious 答案为B。句意：在电影《绝对权力》里饰演身手敏捷的窃贼卢瑟·惠特尼的明星克林特·伊斯特伍德，在演技上如维梅尔一样谨慎，如亚历克一样善于伪装，如霍迪尼一样难以捉摸。adept熟练的。proficient精通的。absurd荒谬的。obvious明显的。hilarious狂欢的。 addict [ə'dikt] n．瘾君子，吸毒者 vt．上瘾，使…沉溺
[试题] For ，it was a painful time：They had to quit using drugs because they could not get any．it was not easy to make them see the harm of drug abuse． A． drug traffickers B． addicts C． dependents D． money launderers 答案为B。句意：对瘾君子来说，这是很痛苦的：他们因得不到任何毒品，不得不停止吸毒。addict上瘾的人。trafficker干非法勾当者。dependent依赖别人，尤指经济援助的人。money launderer非法洗钱者。 address [ə'dres] n．地址，致辞，演讲 vt．向…致辞，写姓名地址；向…讲话；从事 [试题] The dean can't see you at the moment．He is addressing the first-year students in the lecture hall． A．complaining to B．arguing with C． speaking to D． consulting with
答案为C。句意：院长此刻不能见你，他正在演讲厅里为一年级的学生做演讲呢。address向…致词，演讲。speak to对…说话。complain抱怨，悲叹。argue with与某人议论。Consult with协商，商量。
adequate ['ædikwit] adj．适当的，足够的，充分的
[试题] When using the machine in the tropics， make sure that arrangements for cooling are made．
A． enough B． adequate C． sufficient D． fair
答案为B。句意：在热带地区使用这台机器时，要为冷却工作做充分准备。adequate胜任的，足够的，指符合一个客观要求、兼有“适合”之意。enough(数量)充足的，足够的，指希望的满足，常与for连用。sufficient足够的，充分的，指需要的满足。fair公平、公正的；相当大的，尚可的。 adhere [əd'hiə] v．粘附，胶着；坚持，遵守
[试题] The scientist's experiment has proved that this paint will adhere to any surface，whether rough or smooth． A． sweep off B． switch to C． stick to D． serve out
答案为C。句意：科学家实验证明，这种颜料可以粘附在任何表面上，不管是粗糙的还是光滑的。adhere to粘附。stick[o与之同义。sweep off扫去，清除。switch to转到，切换到。serve out分发，分配。
adjacent [ə'dʒeisənt] adj．邻近的，接近的
[试题] We lived in a small village a highway and infested with heavy-duty trucks． A． adjacent to B． attached to C． far from D． adjourning to 答案为A。句意：我们住在一个邻近公路的小村庄里；公路上经常会有许多重型卡车通过。adjacent to接近，邻近。attach to认为有(重要性，意义等)；适用于。far from远离；完全不。adjourn延期，休会。 adjourn [ə'dʒə:n] vi．中止活动，延期，休会 vt．使延期，使中止 [试题]The meeting at around 6：30，but before ending，the president made it clear that we
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would have to continue the discussion on Monday．
A． conferred B． alienated C。 evolved D． adjourned
答案为D。句意：会议在6点半左右休会，但在结束前，董事长明白地表示，我们还得在星期一继续讨论。a山ohm休会，延期。confer协商。alienate疏远。evolve发展，进化。 adjust [ə'dʒʌst] vt．调节(整)，校准，使适合 [试题] People who have trouble problems of everyday life find a pleasant escape from reality in their dreams． A．appealing to B．approving of C． adjusting to D． admitting of 答案为C。句意：一些人难以处理日常生活中出现的问题，他们把梦当作逃避现实的乐园。adjust to适应(新环境等)。appeal to呼吁，有吸引力。approve of批准。admit of有…的余地，容许有。
administer [əd'ministə] v．掌管；实施，执行；给予，提供
[试题]The head of a government department the funds allotted(分给)to his department． A． administers B． governs C． regulates D． supervises
答案为A。句意：一个部门的头掌管着分派给这个部门的经费。administer指官方的或正式 的对事务的管理。govern侧重指运用任何控制的权力来统治或管理一个国家、社会或部门，暗含能力和知识的运用。regulate控制，调节。supervise侧重指运用本身的权力来管理、检查工作，含监督意味。
admiration [.ædmə'reiʃən] n．赞美，羡慕，钦佩 [试题] The more we learn about the ambassador，the more we have A． increase of his status B． respect in him C． admiration for him D． praise increasing 答案为C。句意：我们对这位大使了解越多，对他的钦佩就越多。Have admiration for sb．对某人赞赏，钦佩。increase of his status抬高了他的地位。Respect in不存在。Praise increasing不存在。
admission [əd'miʃən] n．允许进入，接纳；入场费；承认
[试题] He is among those lucky Chinese students who have won to first-rate US universities．
A． permission B． admittance C． profession D． admission 答案为D。admission入学(许可)。permission答应，允许。profession职业，同行。admittance入场。
admit [əd'mit] v．容许，承认，接纳
[试题]I have to that Al is really something．
A。commit B．remit C．admit D．permit 答案为C。句意：我必须承认艾尔真是个了不起的人物。admit承认，接纳。commit犯 (罪)；委托。remit宽恕，赦免；汇款。permit允许。 admonish [əd'mɔniʃ] vt．告诫；警告
[试题] A good student is eager to learn and does not need to be admonished about being absent too much．
A． warned B． astonished C． diminished D． anguished 答案为A。admonish劝告，训诫。warn警告。astonish使惊讶。diminish减少，变小。anguish使痛苦。
adolescence [.ædəʊ'lesəns] n．青春期，青少年时期
[试题] During many young people begin to question the values held by their families． A． adolescence B． teenagers C． adolescent D． adulthood
答案为A。adolescence青少年时期。teenager少年。adolescent青少年。adulthood成年。 adopt [ə'dɔpt] vt．采用，收养；通过
[试题] A thorough study of the latest research in the field has convinced us of the need to_________a new production method．
A． adept B． adapt C． abduct D． adopt
答案为D。句意：有一份关于这领域最新的详细研究报告，使我们相信必须采用新的生产
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方法。adopt采用。adept熟练的，擅长的。adapt使适应；改编。abduct绑架，诱拐。 adore [ə'dɔ:] v．崇拜，爱慕，喜欢
[试题] if you someone，you feel great admiration and love for him． A． addict B． advocate C． adjoin D． adore
答案为D。句意：如果你崇拜某人，你就对他怀有敬慕和爱意。adore崇拜，爱慕。addict使成瘾，使入迷。advocate拥护，提倡。adjoin贴近，与…毗连。 adorn [ə'dɔ:n] vt．装饰，使生色
[试题]We adorned our room with new rugs，lamps and pictures．
A． embroidered B． embellished C． furnished D． addressed
答案为B。adorn装饰。embellish装饰，布置。embroider刺绣。furnish陈设，布置，主要指提供基本必需品，尤指配备家具等所需之物。address发表演说。 adumbrate ['ædʌm.breit] vt．画轮廓；预示 [试题] There is only time to the plan and we will discuss it in detail next week． A． decry B． eliminate C． expound D． adumbrate
答案为D。句意：现在我们只能大概描绘一下计划轮廓，下周再讨论细节问题。adumbrate略微地或概括地暗示。decry诋毁以贬低其价值。eliminate消除，除去。expound详细说明，解释。
advantage [əd'vɑ:ntidʒ] n．优势，有利条件，利益
[试题] You are not supposed to take advantage of such a little girl by making her work for 50 cents an hour．
A． exploit B． export C． expose D． exchange
答案为A。句意：你不应该欺骗利用这么小的一个姑娘，让她干一个小时的活挣五毛钱。take advantage of乘机利用，欺骗，利用别人的弱点占便宜。exploit利用，剥削。export输出，出口。expose揭露，曝光。exchange交换，兑换。 advent ['ædvənt] n．出现，到来 [试题]With the of knowledge-based economy，talented professionals will be in Higher demand．
A． 1apse B. quest C． incense D． advent
答案为D。advent到来，出现。lapse失误，过失；流逝。quest寻求。incense香料。 adversary ['ædvəsəri] n．敌手；对手
[试题] Nor is it enough that she should hear the arguments of adversaries from her own teachers presented as they state them，and accompanied by what they offer as refutations． A． associates B． colleagues C． accusers D． antagonists 答案为D。adversary敌手，对手。antagonist敌手，对手。associate合作人，同事。colleague同事，同僚。accuser原告。 adverse ['ædvə:s] adj．不利的，敌对的，相反的
[试题]the country's progress towards recovery from the war has been hindered by a number of circumstances．
A． appropriate B． traverse C． favorable D． adverse
答案为D。句意：这个国家从战争中复苏的进程被不利的环境所阻碍。adverse不利的，敌对的。appropriate适当的。traverse横断的，横的。favorable有利的，赞成的。 advisable [əd'vaizəbl] adj．可取的，明智的
[试题] When the first question is too difficult to work out，it is to leave as it is and move on to the next one．
A． advisable B． adaptable C． soluble D． impossible
答案为A。advisable可取的，明智的。adaptable能适应的，适应性强的。soluble可解决的，可解答的。impossible不可能的。 advocate ['ædvəkit] n．提倡者，鼓吹者 vt．提倡，鼓吹
[试题] the chairman held strong views on drink and the closing of all public houses． A． provoked B． advocated C． rebuked D． denounced
答案为B。句意：这位主席对饮酒有强烈意见，他主张关掉所有的酒吧。advocate提倡，
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主张，倡导。provoke挑衅，煽动。rebuke指责，谴责。denounce公开指责，公然抨击。 aesthetics [i:s'θetiks] n．美术理论，审美学
[试题]The tragic impact of the modem city on the human being has killed his sense of____，making him beauty-blind．
A． aesthetics B． cosmetics C． statistics D． dynamics
答案为A。句意：现代化城市对人类的悲剧性影响已经扼杀了他的美感，使他对美视而不见。aesthetics美学，审美。cosmetics化妆品。statistics统计学。dynamics动力学。 affect [ə'fekt] vt．影响；感动；侵袭；假装 [试题]Losing the first game did not the team's spirit． A． infect B． reflect C． affect D． effect
答案为C。affect影响。infect感染，传染。reflect反映；思考；反射。effect产生，招致。 affection [ə'fekʃən] n．友爱，爱情；影响，疾病；倾向
[试题] The famous woman artist cherished great affection her husband to the end of her life．
A． for B． On C． towards D． from 答案为A。cherish great affection for对…怀有深厚的爱。 affiliate [ə'filieit] vf．使加入，使隶属于 n．成员，分支机构
[试题] Businessmen should always themselves to the local Chamber of Commerce (商会)． A． adjoin B． afflict C． affirm D． affiliate
答案为D。affiliate(to)使加入，接受为会员，常与to连用。adjoin邻接，毗连。afflict使痛+苦，折磨。affirm断言，坚持声称。 affinity [ə'finiti] n．密切关系，姻亲关系；吸引力，亲合力
[试题] in the Middle Ages，it Was the Church in the Western World that produced the morality and mystery plays and with such a long history it is not surprising to find an affinity between the Bible and the Theatre．
A． solution B． connection C． disruption D． puzzle
答案为B。affinity密切关系。connection关系，连接。solution解答，解决办法，溶解。disruption中断，分裂，瓦解。puzzle难题，谜。 affirm [ə'fɜ:m] vt．断言，肯定；(在法庭上)证实
[试题] Despite all the judge's questions the man continued to that he was innocent． A． conform B． comply C． confide D． affirm
答案为D。affirm断言，确认，肯定。conform相似；使遵守。comply依从；服从。confide倾诉；委托；信赖。 afflict [ə'flikt] vt．使痛苦，使苦恼，折磨
[试题] The patient was seriously afflicted with arthritis．
A． tormented B． conflicted C． treated D． mocked
答案为A。句意：这个病人患有严重的关节炎。be afflicted with受折磨。torment痛苦，折磨。conflict抵触，冲突。treat治疗；款待。mock嘲笑；挫败。 affluent ['æfluənt] adj．富裕的
[试题] Mike comes from a very family and lives a comfortable life． A． effluent B． efficient C． affluent D． fluent
答案为C。句意：迈克来自一个非常富裕的家庭，并过着舒适的生活。affluent丰富的，富裕的。effluent流出的，放出的。efficient有效率的。fluent流利的。 aggravate ['ægrəveit] vt．加剧，使恶化，激怒
[试题] The outlook for the patient will be further aggravated by any associated hypertensive process．
A． destroyed B． worsened C． aggrieved D． complicated
答案为D。句意：任何使血压升高的处理都会使病人的病情进一步加重。aggravate使恶化，加重。complicate(疾病)加重，使恶化。destroy破坏，损坏。worsen变得更坏，损害。aggrieve使委屈，使苦恼。 aggregate ['ægrigeit] n．总数，合计 v．使聚集；共计达
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[试题]The universe is organized in with，in many cases，pretty wide gaps between them． A． uniformities B． enunciation C． promulgation D． aggregate 答案为D。 aggregate聚集，集合体。uniformity一致，均匀。enunciation阐明。promulgation 颁布。
aggressive [ə'gresiv] adj．侵略的，好斗的；敢做敢为的，有进取心的
[试题] Animals can become unusually when they are upset by a sudden environ mental change．
A． puzzled B． predominant C． vigorous D． aggressive 答案为D。句意：当被周围的环境变化弄的心烦意乱时，动物会表现出异乎寻常的攻击性。aggressive有攻击性的。puzzled迷惑不解的。predominant占优势的。vigorous精力旺盛的。 agile ['ædʒail] adj．敏捷的，轻快的，灵活的
[试题]Thanks to footwork，the underground party member can always manage to escape his pursuers．
A． agile B． ambient C． ambiguous D． ambitious
答案为A。句意：这名地下党善于随机应变，总能摆脱追踪他的人。agile敏捷的，灵活的。ambient周围的，包围着的。ambiguous模棱两可的；分歧的。ambitious有雄心的；热望的。
agitate ['ædʒiteit] vt．使激动，使焦虑 vi．鼓动，煽动
[试题] Small shopkeepers were agitated to take the action against the bid department store． A． impressed B． negotiated C． aroused D． neglected
答案为C。agitate鼓动，煽动。arouse激起，唤起。impressed给…留下印象。negotiate谈判。neglect忽视。
agnostic [æg'nɔstik] n．不可知论者 adj．不可知论的；不表明意见的，不明朗的
[试题] An extraterrestrial zookeeper may not strike everyone as the ideal deity. But that's be side the point．Hamilton didn't say he buys this scenario or and other theological scenario；he is_________ .
A． an agnostic B． a clergyman C． an instrumentalist D． a speculator 答案为A。agnostic不可知论者。clergyman牧师，教士。instrumentalist乐器演奏家，乐器家。speculator投机者。
agony ['ægəni] n．苦恼，极大的痛苦
[试题] A toothache or a very bad headache may cause you a great deal of A． torment B． distress C． agony D． misery
答案为C。agony侧重指精神或身体痛苦的剧烈程度。torment强调痛苦跟烦恼的长期性。 misery悲惨。 ailment ['eilmənt] n．(轻微的)疾病
[试题] Many modern can be linked to today's polluted environment and the way we live．(西南财大2005博)
A． tournaments B． illusions C． ailments D． inflations
答案为C。ailment疾病。tournament锦标赛。illusion幻想。inflation通货膨胀。 aisle [ail] n．走廊，过道 [试题] Please don't linger on the ；keep moving along，and find your seat as quickly as possible．
A． 1ane B． corridor C． aisle D． isle
答案为C。aisle(教堂、剧院、客车车厢等内座间的)通道，走道。lane乡间小路，小巷，胡同。corridor过道，走廊。isle小岛，岛屿。 akin [ə'kin] adj．同族的；同类的，类似的 [试题] in minority communities，opponents insisted that needle handouts to the addicts were akin to genocide．
A． kindred B． concise C． dynamic D． compulsory
答案为A。句意：在少数民族地区，反对者坚称向瘾君子散发针管无异于种族屠杀。akin同类的，近似的。kindred类似的。concise简练的。dynamic动态的。compulsory强迫的。
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alcoholic [.ælkə'hɔ:lik] adj．酒精的，含酒精的 n．酗酒者，酒鬼
[试题] The reasons for a person's becoming an have often been debated by psychologists and other social scientists．
A． alcohol B． alcoholic C． alcoholism D． drunkard
答案为B。alcoholic酒鬼，酒精中毒者。alcohol酒精，酒。alcoholism酗酒，酒精中毒。drunkard酒鬼，醉鬼。 alert [ə'lə:t] adj，警觉的，机警的 n．警惕，警觉
vt．使…处于戒备；发空袭或暴风警报给…；警告…作准备 [试题] Dolphins also sleep with one half Of their brains so that the other half can remain to swim．
A． alert B． dizzy C． drowsy D． listless
答案为A。句意：海豚也是用半个大脑睡觉，另一半大脑保持清醒，以便游泳。alert警惕的，警觉的。dizzy眩晕的，头晕眼花的。drowsy昏昏欲睡的。listless倦怠的，无精打采的。
alien ['eiljən] n．外侨 adj．外国的，相异的，不相容的，背道而驰
[试题] The novel can plausibly be labeled science fiction by virtue of the fact that it takes place in the future and involves alien life forms．
A． outlandish B． emigrant C． strange D． remote
答案为C。句意：这部小说似乎可归类于科幻小说，其故事发生在未来，里面有奇特的生命形式。alien陌生的，不熟悉的。strange陌生的，奇怪的。outlandish外国气派的。emigrant 移民。remote遥远的。 alienate ['eiljəneit] vt．使疏远；离间
[试题]She was from her friends by her foolish behavior．
A． addicted B． alienated C． irritated D． intimidated
答案为B。句意：她愚蠢的行为使她的朋友疏远她。alienate使疏远，不友好。addict使成瘾，使入迷。irritate使恼怒，使烦躁。intimidate恐吓，威胁。 allay [ə'lei] v．减轻，消除(痛苦、恐惧等) [试题] He could certain pains by the touch of his cool，firm hands，and by talking to them often induce sleep in men who were suffering from sleeplessness． A． allay B． alternate C． advocate D． alley
答案为A。句意：用清凉、坚定的双手进行抚摸能够减轻某些痛苦，他和失眠成疾的人谈话常常能促使他们人睡。allay减轻，消除(痛苦、恐惧等)。alternate使交替；交替的。advocate辩护者；拥护。alley巷子。 allege [ə'ledʒ] vt．断言，宣称；(法)指控 [试题] The newspaper that the man was murdered but they have given no proof． A． exaggerates B． alleges C． testifies D． asserts
答案为B。allege断言，宣称，并没有让人信服的证据因而语气较弱。exaggerate夸大，夸张。testify证明，证实，作证。assert断言，声称，比较有根据因而语气较强。 allergic [ə'lə:dʒik] adj．过敏的
[试题] in the study of 3,250 depressed patients，only 2.4 percent experienced side effects．Those include restlessness，gastrointestinal irritations and mild allergic reactions． A． humble B． wretched C． sensitive D． unusual
答案为C。句意：在对3250名抑郁症患者的调查中，只有2．4％有副作用，包括烦乱、肠胃不适和轻度过敏反应。allergic过敏的。sensitive过敏的。humble谦虚的。wretched悲惨的。unusual与众不同的。 alleviate [ə'li:vieit] vt．缓解，缓和，减轻
[试题] Koizumi chose to Sino-Japanese relations so as to create domestic conditions for the diplomacy overhaul．
A． aggregate B． please C． acerbate D． alleviate
答案为D。句意：日本首相小泉决定缓和中日关系，为外交改革创造国内环境。alleviate
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减轻，缓和。aggregate聚集，集合。please使喜欢，取悦。acerbate使发怒，使烦恼。 allied ['ælaid] adj．联合的，同盟的 v．联合
[试题] Not only is biochemistry more closely to the practical chemistry of medicine and nursing but it is also of more interest to students．
A．alloyed B．applied C．allied D．ascribed
答案为C。句意：生物化学不仅与实用医药化学和护理有更密切的关系，而且对学生来说更有意思。allied有密切联系的，与…同属一系的。alloyed合金的。applied应用的。ascribe归因于。
allocate ['æləkeit] vt．划拨，分配
[试题] The land Was allocated on a first-come，first-serve basis，so if you want to buy you'd Better take an action quickly．
A． apportioned B． fertilized C． auctioned D． 1aced
答案为A。allocate分配。apportion分配。fertilize施肥。auction拍卖。lace饰以花边。 allot [ə'lɔt] vt．分配，指派，拨出，拨给
[试题] Five hundred dollars Was to be used for purchasing a photocopier and an additional four hundred was for a used electric typewriter．
A． attributed B． allotted C． dispersed D． commended
答案为B。句意：500美元用来买一台复印机，另外的400美元则拨为购置一台二手的电动打字机之用。allot(按份额)分配，拨给。attribute归因于(to)。disperse驱散；散布。commend称赞。
allowance [ə'lauəns] n．折扣；津贴；宽容，允许 vt．定量供应
[试题] Most people who travel in the course of their work are given traveling A． income B． allowances C． wages D． pay
答案为B。句意：大多数在工作期间出差的人都有差旅补贴。allowance津贴，补贴，零用钱。income收入，所得，收益。wage(常用复数)工资，报酬。pay工资，薪金。 [试题] We must make for his action，because he is too young.
A． alternation B. preparation C． allowance D． apprehension
答案为C。make allowance for考虑到…(而原谅)。alternation交替，轮流。Make preparation for为…准备。apprehension欣赏。 allude [ə'lu:d] vi．暗示，提示，间接提到
[试题]John kept talking until his mother to his impoliteness． A． secluded B． eluded C． deluded D． alluded 答案为D。句意：约翰一直说个不停，直到他母亲暗示这样很无礼。allude暗示(to)。seclude隔离。elude逃避。delude欺骗；迷惑。
allure [ə'ljuə] vt．引诱，诱人 n．诱惑力，魅力 [试题] The window displays customers to buy goods．
A． allow B． agitate C． adjoin D． allure
答案为D。句意：橱窗陈列品吸引顾客购买货物。allure引诱，诱人。allow允许。agitate点燃；点火。adjoin贴近，毗连，靠近。
ally [ə'lai] v．结盟，与…有关联 n．同盟国；支持者
[试题] in World War I the United States was with the Great Britain． A．allocated B． alloyed C． allied D．adjoined 答案为C。ally与…结盟。allocate分派。alloy合铸。adjoin邻接。 alter ['ɔ:ltə] v．修改，改变，变更 [试题]She had to her dress because she had lost weight A． transform B． alter C． shift D． cut
答案为B。alter(大小、形状上的)修改。transform(外观、结构的)改变；改善。shift转移；改变(位置、方向)。
alternate [ɔ:l'tə:nit, 'ɔ:ltə:neit] vt．使轮流，使交替 vi．交替，轮流 adj．交替的，轮流的，预备的
[试题] She and her husband decide to share all the housework and they two will see to the
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cooking of the three meals on days．
A． altering B． alternative C． alterable D． alternate 答案为D。句意：她和丈夫决定分担家务活，轮流做饭。alternate交替的，轮流的。altering改变的。alternative选择的。alterable可改变的。
alternative [ɔ:l'tə:nətiv] n．供选择的对象，替换物 adj．可选择的，二者择一的 [试题]David has no alternative but and ask his sister for help. A. go B．to go C. going D．will go 答案为B。have no alternative but to do．．．只得，别无选择，惟一的办法是…。 altitude ['æltitju:d] n．高度，海拔
[试题] the climate of the Middle Atlantic region of the United States vanes with the altitude and land surface． A． ocean waves B． humidity C． wind direction D． elevation
答案为D。句意：美国在大西洋中部地区的气候随着海拔和地貌的不同而变化。altitude海拔，高度。elevation与之同义。ocean wave海浪。humidity湿气，湿度。wind direction风向。
amass [ə'mæs] vt．积聚，积累
[试题] He a fortune by speculating on the stock exchange． A． assessed B． pierced C． agitated D． amassed
答案为D。句意：他通过投资股票积累了一笔财富。amass积累，积聚，这里指“积聚财富”。assess评估。pierce穿透。agitate鼓动，煽动。 amateur ['æmətə, .æmə'tə:] adj．业余的，外行的；不熟练的
n．业余爱好者，业余艺术家
[试题] These linguistic terms，although familiar to English majors，would seem incomprehensible to A． amateurs B． 1aymen C． professionals D． enthusiasts
答案为B。amateur业余爱好者。layman外行。professional专业人员。enthusiast迷，热心家。
ambidextrous [.æmbi'dekstrəs] adj．怀有二心的；非常灵巧的
[试题] Both sections are designed to be taken by high school seniors． Over 20 percent of the children with these top scores were found to be left-handed or ，twice the rate observed among the general population． (社科院2005博)
A． ambidextrous B． ambivalent C． ambient D． dexterous
答案为A。句意：获得高分的孩子中20％以上都是左撇子或者是左右手都能灵活运用。ambidextrous左右手都能灵巧运用的。ambivalent矛盾的。ambient周围的，四周的。dexterous敏捷的，熟练的。 ambient ['æmbiənt] adj．周遭的，环绕的
[试题]The newly imported machine doesn't work in ambient humidity of 50 degrees． A． approximate B， surrounding C． convenient D． high 答案为B。句意：在周围环境的湿度为50度时。ambient周围环境的。surrounding周围的。approximate近似的。convenient便利的，方便的。
ambiguity [.æmbi'gju:iti] n．模棱两可，含义模糊，不确定
[试题]The of the speaker's statement made it difficult to tell which side she was on． A． ambiguity B． ambivalence C． anonymity D． clearness
答案为A。句意：这位演讲者的发言模棱两可，听众很难判断她的立场。ambiguity暧昧，含糊。ambivalence矛盾心理。anonymity匿名。clearness清晰。 ambiguous [æm'bigjuəs] adj．暧昧的，不明确的，模棱两可的
[试题] All the employees were confused and at a loss what to do after they read an ambiguous reply from their employer．
A． vague B． detailed C． 1engthy D． forceful
答案为A。句意：接到老板模棱两可的回答后，所有员工都感到困惑，不知道该做什么。ambiguous模棱两可的。vague不明确的，含糊的。detailed详细的。lengthy漫长的，冗长
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的。forceful强有力的，有说服力的。 ambitious [æm'biʃəs] adj．野心勃勃的，有抱负的，渴望的
[试题] Jack London was an ambitious man，who wrote many books，not all of them good． A． enterprising B． conceited C． anxious D． concerned
答案为A。ambitious有雄心壮志的。enterprising有进取心的。conceited自以为是的，狂想的。anxious焦急不堪的。concerned担忧的。 ambivalence [æm'biveiləns] n．(对同一人物、事的)矛盾心理，好恶相克的心理 [试题]His conflicting feelings made it difficult for us to reach a decision．
A．contrariness B．absurdity C． ambivalence D． unreasonableness
答案为C。conflicting feelings矛盾情绪。ambivalence矛盾心理。contrariness矛盾，对立。absurdity荒谬。unreasonableness无理性。 amendment [ə'mendmənt] n．改善，改正，修正案
[试题] The question was raised as to whether execution was“cruel and unusual punishment”of a kind forbidden by the Eighth to the Constitution．
A． Modification B． Revision C． Alteration D． Amendment
答案为D。amendment宪法的修正案。modification更改，修正，改进。revision修订本。alteration更改，改造。
amiable ['eimiəbəl] adj．和蔼可亲的，亲切的，友好的
[试题]Respect is most deserved by people because they get along well with people． A． amiable B． amicable C． efficient D． arrogant 答案为A。amiable亲切的，和蔼可亲的。amicable温和的，平心静气的(形容事物)。efficient效率高的。arrogant傲慢的。 amicable ['æmikəbəl] adj．亲切的，和蔼的，友好的，和睦的 [试题] The border dispute had been settled between these nations． A． amiably B． admirably C． amicably D． amusingly 答案为C。句意：边境争论问题已经在这些国家之间友好解决了。amicably友善地。amiably和蔼可亲地，亲切地。admirably极好地，美好地。amusingly有趣地，好笑地。 amoral [ə'mɔrəl] adj．与道德无关的，超道德的，没有道德意识的
[试题] Young children and animals are ；they have no understanding of right and wrong． A． stupid B． immoral C． amoral D． illiterate
答案为C。amoral非道德的，没有道德观念的。stupid愚蠢的。immoral不道德的，缺乏道德的。illiterate没文化的。
ample ['æmpl] adj．充足的，富裕的；宽敞的，宽大的
[试题]The city government plans to complete its study of the local economy in five years．There is time to do a thorough and complete study．
A． adequate B． enough C． sufficient D． ample
答案为D。句意：市政府计划用5年时间完成对当地经济的研究。这段时间足够做一个全面完整的研究。ample充分的，富裕的，绰绰有余的。adequate适当的，足够好的。enough足够的，多修饰数量，多作后置定语。sufficient足够的，多修饰数量。 amplify ['æmpli.fai] vt．详述；增强，放大(声音)，扩大；使加大 [试题] By turning this knob to the right，you can the sound from this radio． A． amplify B． enlarge C． magnify D． reinforce
答案为A。amplify扩大，增强(音量，电磁波等)。enlarge扩大，延伸(尺寸，范围或容积)。magnify(从表面或外观)扩大，放大。reinforce加固，增强(厚度，尺寸)。 analogous [ə'næləgəs] adj．相似的，类似的
[试题] A child leaving home before he is ready is analogous to a bird trying to leave the nest before it can fly．
A． reluctant B． intentional C． similar D． different 答案为C。句意：小孩还没做好准备就离开家，就像小鸟还不能飞就试图离开鸟巢一样。analogous相似的，类似的。similar与之同义。reluctant勉强的。intentional有意图的，故意的。
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analogy [ə'nælədʒi] n．比拟；类比 [试题] The fear of smallpox，which terrorized the eighteenth century，has no analogy today. A． parasite B．remnants C．contradiction D．parallel
答案为D。句意：对天花的恐惧曾经威胁着十八世纪，而这种恐惧如今已经不复存在。analogy类似，类推。parallel相似的人或物。parasite寄生虫。remnant剩余。contradiction矛盾，反驳。 anarchist ['ænəkist] n．无政府主义者 [试题] William Mckinley，the 25th US president from 1896 to 1901，was shot by an_______ Leon Czolgosz at the Pan America Exposition Buffalo， New York．
A． anarchic B． anarchism C． anarchist D． anarchistic 答案为C。anarchist无政府主义者。anarchic无政府的。anarchism无政府主义。anarchistic无政府主义的。
ancestor ['ænsəstə] n．祖先
[试题]What is new to me is that the Chinese people worship their ancestors． A． fossils B． elders C． forefathers D． heirs
答案为C。ancestor祖先。forefather与之同义。fossil化石，古物。elder年长者。heir继承人。
ancillary [æn'siləri] adj．辅助的，附属的 n．助手，随从，仆人；辅助设备，配件 [试题] Local resources were ancillary to a wider，national system of control．
A． subsidiary B． extraordinary C． necessary D． involuntary
答案为A。句意：当地资源对于广阔的国家控制系统起辅助作用。ancillary补助的，副的。subsidiary辅助的，补充的。extraordinary非常的，特别的。necessary必要的，必须的。involuntary自然而然的，无意的。 anecdote ['ænik.dəut] n．轶事，趣闻
[试题] People like to talk to Mike because he knows so many funny and stories． A． anecdotes B． pamphlets C． tricks D． trinkets
答案为A。anecdote轶事，奇闻。pamphlet小册子。trick诡计，欺诈。trinket小饰物。 anguish ['æŋgwiʃ] n．苦恼；极度痛苦
[试题]I shall never forget the look of intense anguish on the face of his parents when they heard the news．
A． stress B． dilemma C． misery D． surprise
答案为C。anguish痛苦，苦恼。misery与之同义。stress逼迫，压力。dilemma进退两难。
annihilate [ə'naiə.leit] vt．消灭，歼灭，彻底清除
[试题] if we don't stop flirting with those deathly nuclear weapons， the whole globe will be __________by ourselves one day.(清华大学2005博)
A． empowered B. punished C. polluted D．annihilated
答案为D。句意：如果我们不停止那些致命的核武器行为，那最终整个地球将会被我们自己毁灭。annihilate毁灭，消灭。empower授权，准许。 anniversary [.æni'və:səri] n．周年；周年纪念
[试题] Grand celebrations will beheld to mark the 55th of the founding of PRC． A．commemoration B．recollection C． memorization D． anniversary 答案为D。anniversary周年。commemoration纪念。recollection回忆。memorization记住。
annual ['ænjuəl] n．年刊，年鉴 odj．每年的，年度的
[试题] The competent authorities require that the company issue an annual report every March． A． a yearly B． a comprehensive C． a financial D． a product
答案为A。句意：主管当局要求公司每年三月发行一份年度报告。annual每年的，年度的。yearly每年的，一年一度的。comprehensive综合性的。financial财政的，财务的。product产品，成果。
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anonymous [ə'nɔniməs] adj．匿名的；无特色的
[试题] After investigation it was proved that the letter was written by a teacher．(上海理工大学2006博)
A． anonymous B．simultaneous C．spontaneous D．homogeneous
答案为A。句意：经过调查被证实，那封匿名信是一个老师写的。anonymous letter匿名信。simultaneous同时的，同时发生的。spontaneous自发的，自然产生的。homogeneous同类的，相似的。
anthropologist [ænθrə'pɔlədʒist] n．人类学家
[试题] A(n) is a person who studies the origin，the behavior，and the physical， social， and cultural development of human beings．
A．chronicler D．astrologist C． anthropologist D．orthodontist
答案为C。anthropologist人类学家。chronicler年代记编(记录)者。astrologist占星家，占卜师。orthodontist正牙医生。
anticipate [æn'tisipeit] vt．预感；期望；占先，抢先
[试题] People that vertical flight transports would carry millions of passengers as do the airliners of today．
A． convinced B． anticipated C． resolved D． assured
答案为B。句意：人们期待垂直飞行运输机可以同今天的客机一样载运数百万的乘客。anticipate期待，盼望。convince说服，使相信。resolve使溶解，使融化。assure使放心。 antipathy [æn'tipəθi] n．反感，厌恶
[试题] The lover of democracy has an towards totalitarianism．(华东师大2003博) A． empathy B． antipathy C． sympathy D． symphony
答案为B。句意：民主爱好者对极权主义有种厌恶感。antipathy憎恶，反感。empathy移情，同感。sympathy同情，怜悯。symphony交响乐。 apathetic [.æpə'θetik] adj．缺乏兴趣的，缺乏感情的，无动于衷的
[试题] The voters were apathetic；no，they were outraged at taxes and mobilized to demand reform．
A． discontent B． impatient C． indulgent D． indifferent
答案为D。句意：投票者无动于衷吗?不，他们对于税收非常愤怒，正在动员下要求进行改革。apathetic漠不关心的。indifferent无动于衷的。discontent不满的。impatient没耐心的。indulgent放纵，溺爱的。
appalling [ə'pɔ:liŋ] adj．骇人的，可怕的
[试题] The international community found the increase in patients stricken by the fatal disease appalling．
A． demanding B． frightening C． encouraging D． discouraging 答案为B。句意：国际社会发现，感染这一致命疾病的患者人数增加速度惊人。appalling令人震惊的，骇人听闻的。frightening令人恐惧的。demanding要求高的。discouraging令人泄气的。
apparatus [.æpə'reitəs] n．器械，设备，仪器；器官
[试题] it the school campus，the television men set up their ready to film． A． apparatus B． appliance C． device D． instrument
答案为A。apparatus(有专门用途的成套的)仪器，设备。appliance器具，用具。device装置，设计。instrument工具；乐器。 apparently [ə'pærəntli] adv．显然地
[试题] a high official of the government， Brook Lee is actually a senior spy of the enemy country．
A． Typically B． Evidently C． Obviously D． Apparently
答案为D。apparently表面上地。typically典型地。evidently明白地，明显地。obviously显而易见地。 appeal [ə'pi:l] n．请求，呼吁；吸引力；申诉，上诉
vi．求助，要求；对…有吸引力；申诉 vt．控诉
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[试题] Reading dozens of magazines，he was impressed by the fact that certain articles had far more enduring than others．
A． appealing B． appeal C． appellation D． appalling
答案为B。appeal吸引力，魅力。appealing有感染力的，动人的，恳求的。appellation称号，名称。appalling骇人的，令人震惊的。 appease [ə'pi:z] vt．平息，缓和，抚慰
[试题] Whenever she has a quarrel with her husband，she always appeases her anger by going shopping.
A． alleviates B． attenuates C． calms D． relieves
答案为C。句意：不管何时与丈夫吵架，她总是通过购物来平息心中愤怒。appease使平静，使缓和。calm使平静，平息，与appease的意思最为接近。alleviate使(痛苦等)减轻。attenuate削弱，减弱。relieve减轻；解除；使摆脱(痛苦、忧愁等)。 appendix [ə'pendiks] n．附录，附属品；阑尾，盲肠
[试题] The book's included a list of important dates in history A．appendix B. pamphlet C．accessory D．bulletin
答案 A。句意：这本书的附录中包含了一系列历史大事记。appendix附录。pamphlet小册子accessory附件，零件；间谍。bulletin公告，简明新闻；学报。 applaud [ə'plɔ:d] v．拍手喝彩，称赞，赞同 [试题] The audience enthusiastically after the performance at the Grand old opera． A． applauded B． chatted C． slapped D． stamped
答案： A。applaud鼓掌夸赞，拍手喝彩。chat聊天。slap拍击，掌击。stamp跺脚，顿足。
appliance [ə'plaiəns] n．设备，器械；装置
[试题] The emergence of modern electrical has reduced the hours spent on house work． A． applications B． applicants C． appliances D．applicability
答案为C。appliance器具。application申请，应用。applicant申请人。applicability适用性。
apply ə'plai] vt．实施，应用；使起作用；专心于 vi．申请；适用，适用于
[试题]He couldn't apply himself entirely the thought about his relationship with his colleagues．
A．for B．in C．on D．to
答案为D。apply oneself to致力于，集中精力做某事。apply for申请，请求。apply不与in和on搭配。
appoint [ə'pɔint] vt．约定，指定；任命，委任
[试题] After Mr. Jackson was selected as prime minister，he several new cabinet ministers．
A． administered B． enacted C． presided D． appointed
答案为D。句意：在杰克逊先生被选为首相之后，他任命了几位新的内阁部长。appoint任命，委派。administer管理。enact制定(法律)，颁布。preside主持；掌管。 apportion [ə'pɔ:ʃən] vt．分派，分摊，分配
[试题]Because we are living under the same roof，we shall the fee of water and electricity．
A． apportion B． association C． automation D． aviation
答案为A。句意：因为大家生活在同一个屋檐下，所以我们应该均摊水电费。apportion分派，分摊；分配。association协会；联合；联想。automation自动(化)。aviation航空，飞行。
appraise [ə'preiz] vt．估计，估量，估价
[试题]The constitution of the State required that property should be for taxation at its market value．
A， estimated B． appraised C． evaluated D． valued
答案为B。句意：国家宪法规定财产应以市价估计来征税。appraise鉴定，评定，指根据
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内行的意见，作出正确无疑的估计。estimate估价，评价，指根据个人的知识、经验形成的看法或判断。evaluate评价，估计，指评定某人或物的价值。 appreciable [ə'pri:ʃəbl] adj．可以察觉的，可估计的
[试题] The twin brothers are quite alike，I can't find any difference between them． A． apprehensible B． appreciative C． appropriate D． appreciable 答案为D。appreciable看得出的，可以察觉到的。apprehensible可理解的。appreciative欣赏的，鉴赏的。appropriate适当的，合适的。 appreciate [ə'pri:ʃieit] vt．赏识，鉴赏；感激 vi. 增值，涨价 [试题] I feel that Mr．Anderson's efforts to help the poor in his neighborhood have not been sufficiently A． estimated B． calculated C． advocated D． appreciated
答案为D。句意：我觉得安德森先生帮助附近穷人的努力还没有引起足够的重视。appreciate欣赏；感激。estimate估计，估价。calculate计算；考虑，打算。advocate提倡，鼓吹。
apprehension [.æpri'henʃən] n．理解；担忧，疑惧；逮捕
[试题] The appearance of the thief's picture in all the papers led to his A． panic B． terror C． apprehension D． comprehension 答案为C。句意：小偷被抓获是由于所有的报纸都登出了他的照片。apprehension逮捕，拘捕。panic恐慌，惊慌。terror恐怖，恐怖活动。comprehension理解力。 approach [ə'prəutʃ] n．方法，步骤，途径；探讨 v．接近，靠近 [试题] Classification is a useful to the organization of knowledge in any field． A．means B．approach C．mode D．manner 答案为B。句意：在任何领域，分门别类都是一种整理知识的有效方法。approach指“方式，方法”讲时，后接介词to，其他几个词没有这种用法。 appropriate [ə'prəupri:ət] adj．恰如其分的，适当的 vt．拨出(款项) [试题] Government money——for art in the l930's made possible hundreds of murals and statures still admired in small towns all over the United States． A． donated B． gathered C． appropriated D．1ent 答案为C。句意：20世纪30年代，美国政府拨款支持艺术，建造了许多的壁画和雕塑。这些壁画和雕塑至今仍在美国的各城镇中供人们欣赏。appropriate拨出(款项)等。donate捐赠，捐献。gather聚集，搜集，积聚。它强调的是“逐渐地堆积某物”。lend贷款，借出。 approve [ə'pru:v] vt．批准，审定，通过；赞成，满意 [试题] Her parents finally of her plan to teach in the countryside after graduation． A． agreed B． approved C． consented D． conformed 答案为B。句意：她的父母终于同意了她想毕业后到乡村教书的计划。approve of sb．／sth．赞成，称许。agree与consent均可表示“同意，应允”，但都不能与of搭配。conform符合，顺从，后接介词to。 aptitude ['æptitju:d] n．天资，才能；倾向，习性
[试题] Applicants for this job will be given a(n) test to see if they are fit． A． altitude B． attitude C． 1atitude D． aptitude
答案为D。an aptitude test智能测试。altitude高度。attitude态度。latitude纬度。 arbitrary ['ɑ:bi.trəri] adj．任意的，专断的
[试题] The decision of the factory owners caused dissatisfaction among the workers．
A． arbitrary B． considerate C． superior D． abstract
答案为A。句意：工厂主专断的决议引起了工人们的不满。arbitrary专断的，武断的。considerate体谅人的。superior优良的，上级的。abstract抽象的。 arduous ['ɑ:djuəs] adj．艰苦的，费力的 [试题]Speaking of the adoption，Nicholson says，“Two-thirds of it has been joyful．one-third
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of it has been very arduous．”
A． tiresome B． arbitrary C。 boring D． 1aborious 答案为D。句意：谈到过继问题，Nicholson说到：“三分之二的人认为是快乐的，而三分之一的人认为是操心费神的。”arduous费劲的，辛勤的。laborious艰苦的，费力的。tiresome无聊的，烦人的。arbitrary任意的，武断的，独裁的。boring令人厌烦的。 array [ə'rei] n．排列；，编队；大量，一系列 vt．部署，排列 [试题]They looked in the window at the array of cakes and cookies．
A． sale B． display C． appearance D． assortment
答案为D。句意：他们看着橱窗里陈列的蛋糕和饼干。array排列，编队；大批。assortment各类物品的聚集，混合物。sale出售，卖出。display陈列，展览，显示。appearance出现，露面，外观。
articulate [ɑ:'tikjuleit] adj．善于表达的，表达清楚的 vt．用关节连接；明确表达，清晰发音
[试题] The speaker was careful to her words so that everyone in the hall could understand her．
A． stammer B． articulate C． murmur D． stipulate
答案为B。articulate发音清楚地说。stammer结巴着说。murmur咕哝。stipulate规定。 artificial [.ɑ:ti'fiʃəl] adj．人造的，假的，不自然的；非原产地的
[试题] They foresaw an open society without barriers of background，religion or race．
A． artificial B． false C． intentional D． imaginary
答案为A。句意：他们预见一个开放的社会，社会中没有因背景，宗教和种族所形成的人为障碍。artificial人工的，人造的。intentional故意的。imaginary想象的，虚构的。 ascend [ə'send] v．上升，升高；攀登，登上
[试题] With the of China's political influence on the international stage，overseas Chinese are more and more respected in all fields．
A． elevating B． liking C． ascending D． descending
答案为C。句意：随着中国在国际舞台上政治影响的上升，海外华人在各个领域越来越受到尊敬。ascend(控制力、权势等)上升。elevate提高(思想、道德)，使更有修养。lift抬起，举起。descend下降。
ascertain [.æsə'tein] vt．弄清，查明
[试题]We shall probably never be able to the exact nature of these sub-atomic particles． A． assert B． impart C． ascertain D． notity
答案为C。ascertain探知，弄清，确定。assert断言，声称。impart告知，透露；赋予，给予。notify通知，告知。
ascribe [ə'skraib] vt．归于，归咎于
[试题]It is less to skill than to hard work that he his continuing success．(社科院2000博)
A．ascribes B．subscribes C．prescribes D．describes 答案为A。句意：他把连续的成功归功于他的努力，而不是技术。ascribe归因于。subscribe订阅。prescribe开处方。 aspire [əs'paiə] vi.追求，有志于
[试题]He to the highest position in the company．
A．ascribes B．depicts C．asserts D．aspires 答案为D。aspire渴望(后接介词to或after)。ascribe(to)把…归因于。depict描绘，描述。assert断言，维护。 assassinate [ə'sæsineit] vt．暗杀，行刺；诋毁 [试题]President John F．Kennedy was in Dallas in l963．
A． slaughtered B．assassinated C．executed D．sacrificed 答案为B。句意：1963年，约翰·肯尼迪总统在达拉斯被暗杀。assassinate暗杀，行刺。slaughter屠杀。execute处决，处死。sacrifice牺牲，献身.
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assault [ə'sɔ:lt] n．& v．刺激；攻击，袭击 [试题]The minister was by the newspapers for promising to help the workers． A． assaulted B． invaded C． aggressed D． offended
答案为A。assault攻击。invade侵略，侵袭。aggress侵犯，攻击。offend冒犯。 assemble [ə'sembəl] v．集合，聚集；装配，组装 [试题]in this workshop they a vehicle in less than half an hour． A． eiect B． fabricate C． assemble D． resemble
答案为C。assemble装配，组合。fabricate捏造。eJect喷射，逐出。resemble相似。 assent [ə'sent] n．赞成，允许 vi. 同意，答应
[试题]The teacher gave his to the students plan to have a party. A．ascent B．assent C． ascend D．ascertam
答案为B。assent同意。ascent提高，上升。ascend登高。ascertain查明，探知。 assert [ə'sə:t] v．坚持；断言，声称
[试题]We shall probably never be able to the exact nature of these sub-atomic particles．
A． assert B． ascertain C． notify D． impad
答案为B。assert宣称，断言。ascertain查明，弄清，确定。notify通知，报告。impart传授。 assessment [ə'sesmənt] n．估价，估定
[试题]The home owner protested at the high Onhishouse．
A． assessment B． estimate C． evaluation D． announcement 答案为A。assessment估价，评价(既能修饰抽象名词又能修饰具体名词)。estimate估计，评价，与of连用。evaluation评价，评估(成绩，成就等)。announcement宣告，通告。 asset ['æset] n．资产，财产；有价值的人(或物)；优点 [试题] A good education is an you can fall back on for the rest of your life． A． asset B． ethic C． inventory D． obligation
答案为A。句意：良好的教育是你余生可享的资产。asset资产，财产；有用的资源。ethic道德规范，伦理标准。inventory详细目录，存货清单。obligation；义务，职责。 assign [ə'sain] vt．分配，指派；指定(时间、地点等)
[试题]A detective's work is decided by the type of crime to which he is A． resigned B． designed C． assigned D． signed
答案为C。assign分配，指定。resign辞职。design设计。sign签名，签署。 assignment [ə'sainmənt] n．分配，委派，任务 [试题] My first major as a reporter was to cover a large-scale riot．
A．attachment B．achievement C．accomplishment D．assignment
答案为D。句意：我作为记者接到的第一次重大的任务是报道一次大范围的暴动。assignment任务。attachment附属物。achievement／accomplishment成就。 assimilate [ə'simileit] v．吸收，消化；使同化；理解 [试题] By living a long time with the lndians，hewas to them in his thinking and actions． A． simulated B． assimilated C． articulated D． violated
答案为B。be assimilated to sth．…与…相似。simulate模拟，模仿。articulate使…相互连贯；明确表达。violate违犯，亵渎。 assist [ə'sist] v．援助，帮助 n．协助
[试题] The student was very excited when he his teacher in his first operation． A．insisted B． assisted C． resisted D. persisted
答案为B。assist帮助。insist坚持(后接on)。resist抵抗。persist坚持(后接in)。 associate [ə'səuʃieit] v．联想；使联合；交往，结交 n．合作人，同事 adj．副的
[试题] The technique provides more detailed information about subtle differences in gene activity with cancer-causing pathways．
A．coupled B．stained C．associated D．integrated
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答案为C。句意：与致癌途径有关的基因活动中存在着微妙的差异，此技术提供了关于此差异更详细的信息。be associated with与…有关。be coupled with伴随着。be stained with有…污点。integrated综合的，完整的。 assume [ə'sju:m] vt．假定，设想；采取，呈现；
[试题] When you have obtained a language degree，people that you can speak the language fluently.
A． consume B． assume C． resume D． presume 答案为B。句意：当你获得了语言等级证书时，人们便认为你可以流利地讲这门语言了。asm,me认为；假定。consume消费。resume恢复，重新占用。presume假设，假定。 assure [ə'ʃuə] vt．确保，保证，担保 [试题]The boss the young man that he would receive a raise． A． secured B． insured C． ensured D． assured
答案为D。assure使确信，向…保证，常用于assure sb．of sth或assure sb．that句型。secure保卫，常用于secure sth．against／from…结构。insure给…保险，常用于insure…against句型。ensure保证，担保，常用于ensure that／sth．句型中。 astronomy [ə'strɔnəmi] n．天文学
[试题] is a science which devotes itself to the study of the sun，the moon，the stars and the planets．
A． Meteorology B． Biology C. Physiology D． Astronomy
答案为D。astronomy天文学，星相学。meteorology气象学。biology生物学，生态学。physiology生理学。 attach [ə'tætʃ] vt．贴，连接；附属；使依恋，使喜爱 v．配属，隶属于
[试题]Where in our brain do we meanings to words?
A． associate B． attach C． commit D． devote
答案为B。attach附属，归于，相连(常与to搭配)。associate联系，使联合(with搭配)。commit…to将…委托或提交给。devote…to奉献。 attain [ə'tein] v．达到，获得
[试题]in spite of all the problems she encountered，she managed to her ultimate objective of finishing her thesis．
A． obtain B． attain C． retain D． sustain
答案为B。attain达到，完成，实现。obtain获得。retain保留。sustain承受，支撑。 attend [ə'tend] v．伴随；出席，参加；照顾，注意
[试题] The company will send a representative to their business in that region． A． attend to B． attempt at C． argue with D． take for 答案为A。句意：公司将派一名代表去料理那个地区的生意。attend to注意；照料。Attempt at企图；未做成功的事。argue with与…争吵；争论。take for把…作. attendance [ə'tendəns] n．照顾；出席，出席次数，出席的人数
[试题]The professor was surprisedatthefulland began his lecture with enthusiasm． A． audience B． attendance e presence D． appearance
答案为B。attendance出席率(常与high或low搭配)。full attendance全勤。audience听众， 听众数(常与large或small搭配)。presence出席，到场。 attentive [ə'tentiv] adj．注意的，关心的，倾听的
[试题] According to a common stereotype，research scientists are thought to be absent-minded in some aspects of daily life，though they are attentive at work． A． absorbed B． enthusiastic C． expert D． meditative
答案为A。句意：根据人们的成见，科研人员在日常生活的某些方面是漫不经心的，尽管他们对工作全神贯注。attentive留心的，注意的。absorbed全神贯注的。enthusiastic热情的，热心的。expert擅长的。meditative沉思的，默想的。 attorney [ə'tə:ni] n．律师，代理人
[试题]The attorney has provided all the materials needed for the case．
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A. psychologist B． specialist C． 1awyer D． doctor 答案为C。attorney律师。lawyer与之同义。psychologist心理学家。specialist专家。doctor医生。
attribute ['ætribju:t, ə'tribju:t] n．属性，品质，归结于 v．把归因于，把(过错，责任)归于
[试题] How large a proportion of the sales of stores in or near resort areas can be to tourist spending?
A． contributed B． applied C． attributed D． attached
答案为C。句意：在旅游景点里或附近的商店的销售量，有多大比例可以归因于游客的消费。attribute to把…归因于，归功于。contribute to对…有贡献。apply to将…应用于。Attach to附属于…。 audible ['ɔ:dibəl] adj．听得见的 [试题] Listen carefully；the voices on thistapearebarely ． A． audible B． sensible C． edible D． feasible
答案为A。句意：磁带上的声音几乎听不到，要仔细听。audible听得见的，可听到的。sensible感觉得到的；明智的。edible可吃的。feasible可行的，可能的。 augment [ɔ:g'ment] v．增加，增大
[试题] As the heating effect is insufficient for the particular purpose，several more burners are added and they the heating effect．
A． amplify B． augment C． enlarge D． multiply 答案为B。句意：因为热量不够用，增加几个炉子提高热量。augment增加，增大。amplify放大(声音等)，增强。enlarge扩大，放大。muhiply繁殖，乘，增加。 austerity [ɔ:s'teriti] n．严峻，严厉；朴素，节俭，苦行
[试题] The salon Was the most elegant room Madeline had ever seen，despite its austerity． A． design B． decoration C． simplicity D． emblem 答案为C。句意：尽管那个沙龙俱乐部很俭朴，但却是马德琳所见过的最高雅的地方了。austerity简朴，朴素。simplicity与之同义。design设计，花样。decoration装饰。emblem纹章图案，徽章。
authentic [ɔ:'θentik] adj．可信的，真正的
[试题] The Chinese Football Association said only cautions with evidence could stand and be accepted for further investigation．
A． 1iable B． fantastic C． scientific D． authentic 答案为D。句意：中国足协说只有确凿证据的警告才能成立，并用于进一步调查。authentic确凿的，可靠的。fantastic怪异的，虚幻的。scientific科学的。liable有责任的，有义务的。 authorize／authorise ['ɔ:θəraiz] v．批准，授权 [试题]I him to act for me while l was away．
A． authorized B． 1icensed C． granted D． warranted
答案为A。authorize授权，批准。license给…发许可证，准许。grant同意，准予。warrant使有正当理由。
autonomy [ɔ:'tɔnəmi] n．自治，自治权 [试题]in 1771，these colonies won and became one country under George Washington． A． astronomy B． monop01y C． autonomy D． harmony 答案为C。autonomy自治。astronomy天文学。monopoly垄断。harmony融洽。 avail [ə'veil] v．有益于，有用，有帮助 n．效用，利益
[试题] You must yourself of any financial support you can get． A． assert B． assault C． aven D． avail
答案为D。句意：你必须利用你所能得到的任何财力资助。availoneselfof利用。assert肯定地说，断言。assault(武力或口头上的)攻击，袭击。avert避免，转移(目光，注意力等)。 available [ə'veiləbəl] adj．可获得的，可利用的，有用的 [试题] None of the servants were when Mr．Smith wanted to send a message． A． available B． approachable C． attainable n applicable
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答案为A。available有空地，可利用的，在手边的。approachable可接近的，平易近人的。attainable可到达的，可得到的。applicable可适用的，可应用的。 avenge [ə'vendʒ] vt．为…报复，报仇
[试题]They avenged his death by burning the village．
A． ignited B． revenged C． imperiled D． justified
答案为B。avenge为…报仇、报复。revenge与之同义。ignite引燃。imperil危害。justify证明…是正当的。
avert [ə'və:t] v．转移；防止，避免
[试题]The threat of a general strike Was only by prompt government action． A． averted B． deviated C． diverted D． avered
答案为A。句意：政府及时行动避免了总罢工造成威胁。avert防止，避免。deviate离，偏离。divert转移，转向，使改道(或绕道)。aver断言，主张。 aviation [eivi'eiʃən] n．航空，飞行；航空学，航空术
[试题]The strong interest in flying led the boy to study at college． A． auction B． aviation C． audition D． aesthetics 答案为B。aviation航空。auction拍卖。audition听觉。aesthetics美学。 avid ['ævid] adj．渴望的 .
[试题]What they wanted was an America more sensible to art and culture，less for materal gain，and less susceptible to the boring monotony of life． (东北财大2006博) A． abashed B． akin C． ajar D． avid
答案为D。avid(for)渴望的，贪婪的。abashed不安的，窘迫的。akin同族的，类似的。ajar (门窗等)微开的。
avoid [ə'vɔid] vt．避免，预防 [试题] in international matches， prestige is so important that the only thing that matters is to avoid · A． from being beaten B． being beaten C． beating D． to be beaten 答案为B。句意：在国际比赛中，声望是如此之重要，以至于比赛中惟一要紧的事就是避免被打败。本句中avoid要用动名词作宾语，且avoid的逻辑主语为beat的逻辑宾语，因此要使用被动态，所以该选B项。 await [ə'weit] vt．等候，期待；即将来临
[试题] The Minister accused the farmers of the potato shortage in order to force prices up．
A． expecting B． awaiting C． exploiting D． misapplying
答案为B。句意：那位部长控告农场主等待市场上土豆短缺来抬高价格。await等候，等待。expect期望，期待。exploit开采；剥削。misapply误用，滥用。 award [ə'wɔ:d] n．奖，奖品 vt．授予，奖给
[试题] A university is an educational institution which degrees and carries out research．
A． rewards B． awards C． grants D． presents 答案为B。句意：大学是授予学位和进行研究的教育机构。award sb sth．授予某人某物。reward sb．with sth．以某物酬谢某人。grant同意(给予)，答应(请求)。present sb．with sth．赠送。
awesome ['ɔ:səm] adj．令人敬畏的，可怕的
[试题] of all the wonders of the universe，life itself is perhaps the most awesome creation． A． imaginative B． touching C． fundamental D． amazing 答案为D。句意：在宇宙所有的奇迹里，也许生命本身就是最令人敬畏的创造。awesome使人敬畏的，令人惊异的。amazing使人惊奇的。imaginative富有想象力的。touching动人的，使人感伤的。fundamental基础的，根本的，重要的。 awkward ['ɔ:kwəd] adj．难处理的；不熟练的；笨拙的；尴尬的 [试题] it was——him when the hotel refused to accept payment by cheque． A．rode for D．rode of C．awkward of D. awkward for
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答案为D。beawkwardbr使人尴尬的，不便的，不合适的。berudeof对…粗鲁、无礼。 axis ['æksis] n．轴(线)，构图中心线
[试题]The rotation of the Earth on its is responsible for the altemation of periods of light and darkness．
A． ally B． axis C． core D． center
答案为B。axis轴，轴线。ally同盟者。core(果实的)心，核心。
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