英语单词整理 accurate ['ækjurit] a.准确的,精确的 Accurate measurement is very important in science. 在科学领域,精确的测量非常重要。 accuse [ə’kju:z] v.指控,控告,指责 They accused the government of a surrender to business interests. 他们指责政府唯工商界的利益是从。 accustomed [ə’kʌstəmd] a.习惯的,惯常的(to) He was accustomed to rising early. 他习惯于早起。 ache [eik] n.疼痛; vi.疼痛; 渴望; I must have slept in an awkward position ─ I’m aching all over. 我肯定睡的姿势不舒适——我全身疼痛。 acquaintance [ə’kweintəns] n.1.认识,相识,了解2.相识的人,熟人 I am delighted to make your acquaintance, Mrs Baker. 贝克太太,我很高兴与您相识。 acquire [ə’kwaiə] v.取得,获得,学到 She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook. 她不久就获得了顶级厨师的名声。 adequate ['ædikwit] a.1.充足的,足够的2.适当的,胜任的 We cannot guarantee adequate supplies of raw materials. 我们不能保证提供充足的原料。 adjective ['ædʒiktiv] n.形容词 In “the black cat” the adjective “black” modifies the noun “cat”. 在“the black cat”这一词组中,形容词“black”修饰名词“cat”。 adjust [ə’dʒʌst] v.1调节,改变…以适应2.校正,调整 Watch out for sharp bends and adjust your speed accordingly. 当心急转弯并相应调整车速。 admire [əd’maiə] v.钦佩,赞赏,羡慕 They admired the smoothness and efficiency with which the business was run. 他们钦佩这家公司协调高效的管理方式。 admit [əd’mit] v.1.承认,供认2.准许…进入,准许…加入 I must admit I was surprised it cost so little. 我得承认,这么便宜,真让我惊讶。 adopt [ə’dɔpt] v.1.收养2.采取,采纳,采用 Many corporate methods have been adopted by American managers in imitation of Japanese practice. 美国的管理人员效仿日本人的做法,采用了很多经营公司的方法。 adult ['ædʌlt] n.成年人a.成年的,充分长成的,成熟的 Children must use an approved child restraint or adult seat belt. 儿童必须使用经过认可的儿童安全带或成人座椅安全带。 advance [əd’vɑ:ns] v.1.前进,向前移动2.取得进展,改进n.1.前进,进展2.预付,预支 The general gave the order to advance. 将军下令前进。 advanced [əd’vɑ:nst] a.在前面的,先进的,高级的 All the more technically advanced countries put a high value on science 所有技术上较先进的国家都高度重视科学。 advantage [əd’vɑ:ntidʒ] n.1.优点,优势,有利因素2.利益,好处 Their superior military strength gives them a huge advantage. 他们军事实力较强,占有巨大优势。 adventure [əd’ventʃə] n.1.冒险,冒险活动2.奇遇 All the boys told lies about their adventures. 所有这些男孩谈论他们的冒险经历时都没说实话。 adverb ['ædvə:b] n.副词 In both ancient and modern Chinese languages, the adverb “geng” is very often used. 副词“更”在古代汉语和现代汉语中的使用频率很高。 advertisement [əd’və:tizmənt] n.(=ad)广告 If I had seen the advertisement in time I would have applied for the job. 我要是及时看到了这则广告,我就应聘那份工作了。 advice [əd’vais] n.劝告,忠告,意见 Such advice as he was given has proved almost worthless. 他所得到的那点建议结果证明几乎完全没用。 advise [əd’vaiz] v.劝告,通告,建议 I’m not in the best position to advise you. 我并不十分适合给你提建议。 affair [ə’fƐƏ] n.事件 The whole affair is still shrouded in secrecy. 整个事件依旧秘而不宣。 affect [ə’fekt] v.1.影响2.[在感情方面]喜欢 People tend to think that the problem will never affect them. 人们往往认为这个问题绝不会影响到他们。 afford [ə’fɔ:d] v.1.买得起,担负得起2.提供,给予 How on earth can she afford that? 她怎么可能负担得起呢? afraid [ə’freid] a.1.害怕的,恐惧的2.犯愁的,不乐意的 There’s nothing to be afraid of. 没有什么要害怕的。 Africa ['æfrikə] n.非洲 Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience. 生活在非洲完全不同于在家里,那真是一次不同寻常的经历。 African ['æfrikən] a.非洲的,非洲人的n.非洲人 In some respects the African mind works rather differently from the occidental one. after ['ɑ:ftə] prep.在…以后,在…后面ad.以后,后来conj.在…以后 I think we could all use a drink after that! 我想我们在事情办完之后都得痛快地喝一杯。 afternoon [`ɑ:ftə’nu:n] n.下午,午后 Our system should be up by this afternoon. 到今天下午,我们的电脑系统应该运行起来了。 again [ə’gein] ad.再一次,又一次 Prices were cut yet again. 物价再一次降低。 against [ə’genst] prep.1.倚在,紧靠着2.逆,反(对),违反3.和…对比 Public sentiment is against any change to the law. 公众的意见是反对对该法律作任何修改。 age [eidʒ] n.1.年龄2.时代,时期v.变老 agency ['eidʒənsi] n.代理(处),代办处 The children are close to each other in age. 这些儿童彼此的年龄很接近。 agent ['eidʒənt] n.代理人,代理商 You are buying direct, rather than through an agent. 你这是直接购买,而不是通过代理人。 ago [ə’gəu] ad.以前 How long ago did you buy it? 这东西你是多久以前买的? agree [ə’gri:] v.同意,应允 The great majority of people seem to agree with this view. 大多数人似乎都同意这种观点。 agreement [ə’gri:mənt] n.1.协定,协议,契约2.达成协议,同意 We need to come to some form of agreement. 我们需要达成某种形式的协议。 agriculture ['ægrikʌltʃə] n.农业 Nowhere is the effect of government policy more apparent than in agriculture. 政府的政策对农业的影响最为显著。 ahead [ə’hed] ad.在前,向前,提前 The road stretched ahead across the flat landscape. 公路向前延伸,经过一片平坦的地。 aid [eid] n.1.帮助,援助2.助手,辅助手段v.帮助,援助 They made a request for further aid. 他们要求再给一些帮助。 aim [eim] v.1.把…瞄准,把…对准2.致力,旨在n.1.瞄准,对准2目标,目的 The aim is to give people more power over their own lives. 目的是让人们更能主宰自己的生命。 air [ƐƏ] n.空气,大气,天空 v.通风 Ensure there is a free flow of air around the machine. 要确保机器周围空气畅通。 airline ['ƐƏlain] n.1.航空公司2.(飞机的)航线 The airline has a good safety record. 这家航空公司的安全情况一向很好。