星火英语四级高频词汇

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tendSo many young people—male and female alike—tend to overemphasize

physical attributes

involveOver the years I have gotten more involved in the planning of the action and

stunts on my American movies and that makes me happy.

includeAmerica's working mothers say their ideal situation would include a

part-time job,

rather than working full time or staying at home.informationFor further

information please write to me.

offerTelevision has begun to offer selected programmers from some foreign

countries.

levelThe water level of the Three Gorges Reservoir reached the predetermined

135 meters Tuesday, five days ahead of schedule.

requireThe work isn't up to the standard I require.

issueWhat's at issue here is the whole future of the industry.

conditionThe basic causes are unknown,although certain conditions that may lead

to cancer have been identified.

earnClinton lost the public trust as a person but earned it as a president.

rateThe divorce rate is going up year by year as a result of the involvement of the

other men or women.

controlThe fire was soon under control.

processThroughout the process of reform and opening,we must combat corruption.

avoidIn international matches,prestige is so important that the only thing that

matters is to avoid being beaten.

focusPlease focus your mind on the following problem.

affectConstant exposure to intense light affects the eyes adversely.

creditDon't place credit in idle rumours.

environmentWe should take care of the environment,so that we have something to

leave for our children.

failSome students failed to get a bachelor's degree because they failed the CET

Band-4.

featureEven a skilled writer could not describe all the features that make one face

different from another.

impactHer speech made a tremendous impact on everyone.

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lackTheir actions lack consistency; they say one thing and do another.

majorShakespeare is one of the major writers.

Both sides exchanged their views on a wide range of topics

they were interested in at the meeting.

referThe dispute was referred to the United Nations.

replaceWe have replaced slave labour with／by machines.

seekMost of the country's Internet users go online to chat or seek entertainment

rather than look for jobs or conduct business.

speedHis speed and strength helped him win the race.

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suggestJane's pale face suggested that she was ill,and her parents suggested that

she should have a medical examination.

abilityEducation is the ability to listen to almost anything

without losing your temper or self-confidence.

communicationTo be a player in information and communications technologies,

you must be able to make quick decisions.

containIt's hard to understand why English football fans easily get too excited and

can not contain their enthusiasm.

expenseMost children in Britain are educated at public expense.

ignoreYou've been ignoring me.

injureAfter being wounded in the fighting,

he was in an accident when his car was damaged but he himself not injured.

limitYou really are the absolute limit! 

natureThis beautiful garden owes more to art than to nature.

particularMichael Jackson is particular about his clothes.

particularlyCotton grows well in that country,particularly in the east.

pickShe picked at her plate,

without appetite.

specificSome of the reports always speak on the general principle while neglecting

a briefing on specific facts.

stickIf we stick at it,we should finish the job today.

storeA great part of the chain store's business comes from children.

amountTheir traveling expenses amount to seven hundred dollars.

appealHer sense of humour appealed to him enormously.

associateWe associate Egypt with the Nile.

associationAccording to the American Automobile Association,since 1964 all cars

sold in the United Sates have been equipped with seat belts.

assumeFarmers will have a bumper harvest,assuming that the weather is

favourable.

benefitEquality and mutual benefit is one of China's five principles of peaceful

co-existence in foreign policy.

cultivateContinue to carry forward and cultivate the national spirit.

distanceI could hear voices in the distance.

editThey must have edited bits of the interview out.

exchangeThere is an increase in the technical cooperation

and cultural exchanges between China and other countries.

factorHer friendly manner is an important factor in her rapid success.

indicateIn this map,the towns are indicated by a red dot.

mediaCCTV has good media coverage of the Iraq War.

movementYour contributions on the field of play

have served to strengthen the Olympic Movement and global sport.

refuseIt was no easy matter finding lodgings.

In most cases we were refused on some pretext or other,while we ourselves turned

down a few places as unsuitable.

sufferI'm so happy,so absorbed in the sensation of a tranquil existence,that my art

is suffering.

treatIt's treated like it's some evil thing that industry is doing,

but if industry wasn't doing that,we would not have any new treatments.

variousNowadays, moon cakes with their various flavors and delicate packaging

actually have become a kind of artwork.

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applyWe should apply to the publishers for permission to reprint an extract.

attackIt immediately ran away when she saw it,and experts confirmed that a puma

will not attack a human being unless it is cornered.

availableThere were no tickets available for Friday's performance.

awardThe Nobel Prize is awarded to commemorate Nobel,

the great chemist.

backgroundI would also like to learn more about the culture behind the language.

When you understand the cultural background,you can better use the language.

commitChina will,as always,commit itself to reform,opening-up and modernization

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drive.

communicateThe Minister of Foreign Affairs has already communicated on this

event with the American President.

crisisNegotiations between the two countries are approaching a crisis.

effectiveThey took effective measures to prevent poisonous gases from escaping.

employ The firm employs the retired professor as an advisor.

entire In order to hedge his bets he didn't tell the other party his entire plan.

exhaustSome web addicts often exhaust themselves by surfing the Internet for

days on end.

growthRussia President Putin stressed that the energy tariffs should be raised

gradually

and in accordance with the growth in people's income.

harmThe car was badly damaged but none of the passengers came to any harm.

incidentThe anti-war demonstration proceeded without incident.

modelThey try to build their system of democracy on the American model.

opinionIn the opinion of my doctor,

I should be well enough to travel by next week.

preferenceDo you have a preference for a particular food?

sidePeople on both sides of the Taiwan Straits

should inherit and carry forward the fine traditions of the Chinese culture.

singleDon't stake everything on a single cast of the dice.

supplyHe was arrested for supplying arms to the terrorists.

adaptCan you adapt your way of thinking to the new life style?

adoptThree concepts have been adopted for the Beijing Olympic Games,namely,

the Green Olympics,

the High-tech Olympics and the People's Olympics.

advocateNothing could persuade me to return to the kind of life

Kelsey used to advocate and I once enjoyed.

approachFew writers can approach Shakespeare in talent.

approveMy parents don't approve of me smoking cigarettes.

circumstanceCircumstances alter cases.

consumeIn the mid-seventies Americans consumed about seventeen million

barrels of oil daily.

conveyThis train conveys over three hundred passengers every day.

creativeWe need some creative thinking to solve this problem.

crimeLast year,the crime rate in Chicago sharply declined.

defineWhen boundaries between countries are not clearly defined,there's usually

trouble.

efficientThe new secretary is a quick,efficient worker,and the boss is quite satisfied

with her.

emotionThe speaker appealed to our emotions rather than to our minds.

expectationThey had great expectations for their son,but he didn't really live up to

them.

expressNo words can express the grandeur of that parade.

failureFailure is the mother of success.／Failure teaches success.

gapThere were some unaccountable gaps in his story.

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manner He is a man with a very prim and precise manner.

mildHe has too mild a nature to get angry,even if he has good cause.

mood He's in no mood for telling jokes.

necessarily You should necessarily go to the party.

necessary If necessary,we can always change the dates of our trip.

objectMaking money was his main object in life.

paceThe old man walked at a very slow pace.

participateAmong all the exhibition participating nations,China had the biggest

space,

the largest number of books and the atmosphere was the most lively.

purchaseLeading banks in Shanghai are planning

to finance installment purchase to the individual house buyer.

relieveThe doctor's explanation relieved me of my fears.

reviewIn our talks today,

President Bush reviewed 30 years of Sino-US relation.

secureEvery citizen has the right to live a peaceful and secure life.

sourceThe Pentagon has accelerated development of a new generation of

advanced precision weaponry,according to US military sources.

stepThe government must take steps to reduce unemployment.

stuffOn Christmas Day,families usually get together for a roast goose or stuffed

turkey.

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symbolThe wedding ring is probably the oldest and most widespread symbol of

marriage.

throwThey live within a stone's throw of the station.

urgentIt is most urgent that you should make up your mind.

abstractA flower is beautiful,but beauty itself is abstract.

acceptableCompliments are always acceptable.

activityProgress is the activity of today and the assurance of tomorrow.

adjustWe must adjust the relationship between investment and consumption

to raise the proportion of consumption in GDP gradually.

amuseThe audience was amused by the comedian every now and then.

arouseThe music aroused an intense feeling of homesickness in him.

assistTwo men are assisting the police in their enquiries.

bargainWe made a bargain on the spot that I would do the work and he would

supply the money.

barrierAll the institutional and policy barriers to urbanization must be removed.

campaignhe has campaigned for equal rights for women.

combatThroughout the process of reform and opening,we must combat corruption.

compositionHe's doing research into the chemical composition of the new medicine.

conceptThat company began searching for an agency to handle a new restaurant

concept.

continualThere appears to be no end in sight over the continual debate over

“human cloning”.

continuousA continuous beach is exposed to the beating of continual waves.

copeThere was too much work for our computer to cope with.

criticize／-iseThe decision was sharply criticized by businessmen nationwide.

dissolveThere's acid in her voice; it could dissolve anybody's good intentions.

doubtThe future of the public library is in doubt.

emphasisSome dictionaries lay special emphasis on grammar.

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exactTo be exact,she is a very exact person.

exposureExposure of children to TV violence will harm their mental health.

faintI haven't the faintest idea about what she is up to.

frightenNews of the robberies frightened many people into fitting new locks to their

doors.

genuineHe'll be able to tell if the diamonds are genuine at a glance.

hintHe hinted to us nothing of his resignation.

inquirePeople called to inquire after the baby.

insertLater, people tried to lift a building off its foundation,and insert rubber and

steel

between the building and its foundation to reduce the impact of ground vibrations.

nervousThe investors became nervous at the freezing of the assets.

normalWet weather is quite normal at this time of year.

procedureDo you know the correct procedure to follow during a fire drill?

progressWe have made pleasing progress in our talks.

propertyThe car is my property,

you mustn't use it without my permission.

realityI don't doubt the reality of his story.

regulateThe activities of stock exchanges are regulated by law.

releaseAutomation is beginning to release workers from the bondage of mindless,

repetitive toil.

relevantIt's said that a person's fate is relevant to his character.

representYou will need a lawyer to represent you in court.

request We request the honour of your company at dinner.

resistJill couldn't resist making jokes about his baldness.

specialize／-iseHe specializes in repairing computers.

temperThe unlucky owner mutters a curse at the manufacturer and,in a foul

temper,

goes looking for a repairman.

toughTelevision has turned out to be a tough competitor for advertising and

audience

to the newspaper industry.

undergoPeople inevitably undergo a period of adjustment after the loss of their

spouse.

visionShe wears glasses to improve her poor vision.

yieldIf unity is sought through struggle,

it will live; if unity is sought through yielding,it will perish.

absorbedHe was too absorbed in the newspaper to hear the bell.

abundantWe have abundant proof of his guilt.

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applicationPortugal made a formal application to join the EEC.

appointmentI have an appointment with my dentist this afternoon.

arrangeThese books are arranged in alphabetical order.

attractionThe Great Wall of China is one of the greatest tourist attractions in the

world.

attractiveI don't find him attractive at all.

beneficialThe revival of the railroad service will be immensely beneficial

for the speedy movement of passengers and cargo.

boast Nobody should boast of his learning.

burstShe burst through the door.

chaseShe chased the thief for 100 yards.

chillShe is charmed by the President but also chilled by what she sees as his

inexhaustible deed.

clumsyI wanted to dance,but I felt clumsy and stupid.

coastalHe enjoyed fishing in coastal waters.

competentHe's not competent to look after young children.

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composeAt the age of six he was already composing at the piano.

confrontThe reason for Ruan Lingyu's suicide was that she couldn't confront the

rumors fabricated by people.

connectBecause the world is more connected every day in every way,

our country's security and prosperity require us to continue to lead in the world.

constantThe pressure to compete causes Americans to be energetic,but it also

puts them under a constant emotional strain.

contentShe was not content with my answer,so I added a few more remarks.

controversyThe relation between the state and the individual in education

has long been a favorite theme of discussion and controversy.

convenientWill it be convenient for you to start work tomorrow?

coordinateThe army,navy and air force are coordinate branches of the armed

services.

countDon't count your chickens before they are hatched.

culturalIn 1987,the Great Wall was listed by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage

site.

demonstrateThe salesperson plugged in and demonstrated the vacuum cleaner.

descendThese ideas descend from those of the ancient philosophers.

disciplineWe should reform and improve the system of Party discipline inspection

and introduce and improve the system of inspection tours.

disputeThe dispute grew out of an argument between a worker and the foreman.

distributeThese plants are widely distributed in China.

embraceThe term “mankind” embraces men,women and children.

encloseThe garden is enclosed by a high wall.

equipPlease equip yourself with a sharp pencil and a rubber for the exam.

essentialFood, clothing, shelter and transportation are essential to life.

exhibitionChinese economic and trade exhibitions

have promoted the exchange of the advanced techniques with foreign countries.

expansionThe rapid expansion of the company has caused some problems.

exploitThe revolution is a dictatorship of the exploited against the exploiters.

extentI agree with you to some extent.

fareAll fares please.

favo(u)rableThe bank will lend you money on very favorable terms.

generousShe is generous with her money so she has many friends.

globeThe silvery globe of the moon sank towards the horizon.

gripThe frightened child gripped its mother's arm.

harshHe is a harsh judge.

hurtThe quality problem has greatly hurt the company's reputation.

imitateJames can imitate his teacher's speech perfectly.

indispensableIt is well-known that knowledge is the indispensable condition for

expansion of mind.

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instantJust for an instant I thought he was going to refuse.

innocentCan you provide any evidence that he was innocent of the crime?

insultSome TV commercials are an insult to the viewers'intelligence.

insureHe insured his house against fire for ten million yuan.

intervalAt intervals she would stop for a rest.

lestLest the wall should collapse,they evacuated the building.

liableHe was liable for his employees' accidents.

livelyI am not very lively during the transition months from winter to spring.

lowerMy cabin was on one of the lower decks.

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methodThe new teaching methods encourage children to think for themselves.

offendShe was offended at his sexist remarks.

operateThe firm operates from its central office in Hongkong.

opposeDo not oppose your will against mine.

originHe spent all his life to study the origins of life on earth.

outstandingA good deal of work is still outstanding.

parallelPeking is close to the fortieth parallel of north latitude.

parkingParking here is restricted to vehicles that are loading or unloading.

pitchWe couldn't see our way in the pitch-dark.

possibilityTaking this recent evolution into account,

we may now conceive the possibility of a convergence

among western and Chinese approaches to Nature.

practicalThe number of the practical things done for the benefit of citizens

is accepted as a sign of administrative merits.

preferableThe long-established mentality of “boys are preferable to girls”

exerts a definite influence over people's attitude towards the sex of their babies.

priorI have a prior engagement and so I can't go with you.

prospectWhat do you think of the prospect of cyber economy?

regularIn developing the socialist economy with Chinese characteristics,

regular attention should be paid to increasing revenue and saving expenditures.

reliefThe doctor's immediate aim is the relief of pain.

rescueGentle starving may start up a stress response that rescues cells from

dying.

Cell death also is an important component of aging.

reviseNone of the things I had revised came up in the exam.

rigidThe government has rigid laws about paying taxes.

seriesChina has adopted a series of anti-poverty measures.

sightNo wonder the sight of it should send the memories

of quite a number of the old generations back 36 years ago.

slightThey did not pay the slightest attention to it.

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smoothI trust an honest face more than a smooth talker.

solidThe impressive achievements in environmental protection

have laid a solid foundation for a “Green Olympics” here in 2008.

splendidShe arrived in a splendid golden coach drawn by white horses.

spoilSpare the rod and spoil the child.

squeezeThey squeezed the truth out of him.

stainlessIf I had a bicycle made of stainless steel,

it will never get rusty.

statusThey think owning such an expensive car will give them status.

suitNo dish suits all tastes.

supposeYou are not supposed to play football in the classroom.

tieThe two teams tied and had to play an extra period.

urgeOfficials of America urge quick patch on e-mail security hole.

absolutePower tends to corrupt,and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

accompanyI must ask you to accompany me to the police station.

accomplishOur Party must stand firm in the forefront of the times and unite with

and lead the Chinese people of all ethnic groups

in accomplishing the three major historical tasks.

accurateWe must acquire an accurate understanding of social progress in

contemporary China.

accuseHe was sentenced to gang had been accused of killing 20 people.

acquaintanceWe met as if we were old acquaintances.

administrativeChinese citizens who are residents of the Macao Special

Administrative Region

are entitled to participate in the management of State Affairs.

advancedOur Party must always represent the development trend of China's

advanced productive forces.

advisableIt is not advisable to act without planning.

allowanceIBM offers a quite high traveling allowance to its employees.

ambassadorMr Smith is the British Ambassador to Greece.

ambitionLack of ambition might be his problem.

applicableThis rule is not applicable to foreigners.

ariseIf any problem should arise,please let me know.

artificialThere were some artificial flowers on the table.

assignHe has been assigned to a new post.

assureHe was assured a well-paying job after graduation.

bareDon't walk on that broken glass with bare feet.

barrelThe store offered barrels full of crackers and pickles.

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batteryCell phones use rechargeable batteries.

best-sellerThis dictionary is a best-seller.

bidMary cried when I bid her farewell.

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blankAt those boring meetings,people usually sit still,looking blank,or scrawl on

blank paper.

bloodshedThe two sides called a truce to avoid further bloodshed.

botherDon't bother Jane with that now—she's busy.

boundGermany is bounded on the west by France and on the south by Switzerland.

boundMy heart bounded with nervousness during my first job interview.

broadenThe road broadens after this bend.

characteristicBuild a well-off society in an all-round way

and create a new situation in building socialism with Chinese characteristics.

childlikeHer childlike enthusiasm delighted us all.

comparisonComparisons are odious.

componentThe non-public sector of the economy

is an important component part of China's socialist market economy.

concedeDon't concede without a contest! 

confidentNetwork workers are not as confident of their futures as they used to be

now that the cyber-economy is sliding down.

congratulateWe all lined up to congratulate the newly-weds.

contentEggs have a very high food content.

cooperateThe couple spoke about how they would cooperate in the raising of their

children.

correspondingImports in the first three months have increased by 10 percent

compared with the corresponding period last year.

crushHer refusal crushed all our hopes.

deceptionHe practiced deception on the public.

deedHe asked if I had the deed to the house.

deliberateWe had no time to deliberate on the problem.

delightfulWhat delightful weather!

diplomaticChina has conducted fruitful diplomatic activities

in both bilateral and multilateral contexts.

distinctiveShe has a very distinctive way of speaking.

dropoutFor my part,I'm just happy that the Crimson has called me “Harvard's most

successful dropout.”

emitA volcano emits smoke and ashes.

engagementI shall want you to take some notes at the meeting if you have no other

engagement.

excellenceYour reputation for quality and excellence gives us great confidence in

you.

exceptHigh way programs,except for the interstate routes,would be slashed.

exclaimSome of the wise even among themselves “exclaim against the own

succession” as Hamlet puts it.

extensionMay I have an extension of time for paying my bill?

extensiveThe Chinese participants wish to make extensive contacts

and talk business with their foreign counterparts.

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fameThe reformer's fame spread all over the country.

flexibilityThe flexibility of a man's muscles will lessen as he grows old.

formerDid he go there by air or by train?

The former seems more likely.

freshTheir memories of the wedding are still fresh in their minds.

fruitfulThe discussions were most fruitful.

frustrateThe lack of money and hands frustrated him.

fulfil(l)The company should be able to fulfill our requirements.

functionalIt's an old car,but it's still functional.

graspHe grasped my hand warmly.

guiltyI feel guilty for visiting her so rarely.

icebergThese small local protests are just the tip of the iceberg.

idleIdle folk have the least leisure.

inquiryFor further inquiry,please consult our website.

leakOil was leaking out of a hole in the tank.

loadTo the reader's disappointment,the leading article in this issue of the magazine

is a load of rubbish.

logoWhat is the significance of the Olympic logo?

lonelyThe old man lived all alone on a small farm in the south,but with a lot of farm

work to do all day,he never felt lonely.

loosenThe screw had loosened and fallen out.

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mobileCan you give me a lift if you're mobile?

modestShe got the top mark in the exam but she was too modest to tell anyone.

negotiateThe two countries are negotiating for a peaceful settlement of the

boundary question.

numerousThe city has numerous libraries.

obstacleWhen a big stone blocks the way,the brave look on it as a stepping stone;

the weak as an obstacle.

optionalFormal dress is optional.

overallA society has its own overall interest,a nation has another and the earth yet

another.

owingThere are still ten dollars owing.

part-timeAfter several part-ime jobs,he's now got a stable job in a bank.

perceiveWe rarely perceive more than a minute fraction of the sights and sounds

that fall upon our sense organs; the great majority pass us by.

postponeThe ball game was postponed because of rainstorm.

precautionIt is wise to take precautions against accidents.

prevailTruth is great and will prevail.

proportionThe amount of money you get will be in proportion to the work you do.

proposeThe committee proposed that new legislation should be drafted.

providedI will go provided you go.

pureThe voices of the young boys singing in church were high and pure.

quantityMathematics is the science of pure quantity.

readyThey got ready for the journey.

relationThe changes of language must be studied in relation to the society in which

it is used.

renderWe call on you to render assistance.

restrainAt that time,the government must restrain the prices and profits.

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rushDon't rush me,I'm going as fast as I can.

separateWhat is it that you think separates her from the other applicants?

skimHe was skimming stones across the surface of the lake.

spareYou can sit here in your spare time and read the carpet! 

substituteYoung players stood out in the second half of the Brazil game,

when coach substituted older players such as striker Hao Haidong.supreme

The US Supreme Court,in an important 5 to 4 decision earlier this month,supported

the right of the judge to do so.

swallowSome books are to be tasted,to be swallowed,and some few to be chewed

and digested.tame

I find the scenery around here a little tame.

tearTear yourself away from the television and come out for a walk.

tenderThe young lovers were tender towards each other.

tenseShe is tense because of tomorrow's examination.

tightJimmy had a tight clutch on my arm during the scary parts of the movie.

tolerateI won't tolerate your bad manners any longer.

traceThe wanted man was traced to an address in New York.

trackThe teacher asked us to read newspapers every day to keep track of current

affairs.

trapThe police have laid a trap for him.

trickThe police tricked him into making a confession.

vainThe thief tried to open the locked door but in vain.

varyAs conditions vary with each country,there can be no set model of reform and

development for all countries.

weakenCancer weakened the patient's body.

worthyEvery year she makes a large donation to a worthy cause.

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all

above all I would like to rent a house，modern，comfortable and above all in a quiet

location.

after all The planned war against Iraq is not after all intended only to remove

Saddam Hussein,but to destroy the structure of the Sunni-dominated Arab

nationalist Iraqi state

as it has existed since that country's inception.

all but A number of recommendations have been made

that people should postpone all but essential travel to areas with large outbreaks of

SARS

which posed a potential threat to travellers.

as

as for／to There are no special rules as for／to what clothes you should wear.

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as it were I'm a sort of unpaid adviser,as it were,to the committee.

break

break off The greatest threat to the United States is not Iraq but the outbreak of

another,more threatening war in some other area,

causing the United States to break off combat and transfer its forces elsewhere.

break out When war broke out,he volunteered for service in the army.

break down If the coalition forces are unable to break down the Iraqi resistance

and break through the front,then most probably the Americans will have to stop the

attack by next weekend and switch to trench warfare.

break through At dawn what was left of the Company eventually broke through.

bring

bring off Though it was a very difficult job,Helen was able to bring it off ahead of

schedule.

bring down US and a number of its coalition partners initiated a military campaign to

forcibly disarm Iraq and bring down Saddam Hussein's repressive regime.

bring forth The problem is brought forth for your consideration.

but

but for He might have been killed but for the arrival of the police.

anything but To anything but the architect's eye,the house is cheap and ugly.

call

call for Her father called for her.

call offEverton's planned tour of China in May has been called off due to the

outbreak of the SARS.

call on／upon doThey called on／upon the workers of the country to support

the strike.

call up Please call me up tomorrow morning.

carry

carry off The college team carried off all the prizes of the table tennis.

carry onThey carried on in spite of the extremely difficult conditions.

carry out They have failed to carry out their obligations.

carry forward The politician's successful speech carried him forward.

come

come up with Very few scientists come up with completely new answers to the world's

problems.

come about Many a quarrel among us ordinary people has come about through a

misunderstanding every day.

come off Her attempt to break the world record nearly came off.

come up against We came up against a great deal of resistance in dealing with the

case.

come across I came across an old school friend in Oxford Street this morning.

come through Most of the troops came through the fighting unharmed.

cut

cut off He was cut off from all his friends when he studied abroad.

cut up Cut up the carrots and put them into the pot.

cut down We must cut our expenses down somehow.

cut short The match was cut short by the rain.

draw

draw up US Secretary of State Colin Powell heads to the June 22 meeting

in Amman of the international “quartered” that drew up the roadmap.

effect

take effect The contract takes effect as of October 1st.

bring／carry／put into effect The new regulation does not bring into effect until the

first of March.

face

in the face of We fought on in the face of terrible odds.

fall

fall back on She's completely homeless—at least I have my parents to fall back on.

fall for The salesman said the car was in good condition and I was foolish enough to

fall for it.

fall in with She fell in with my idea at once.

fall through Our plans fell through at the last minute.

far

as far as As far as the weather is concerned,I do not think it matters.

by far She is by far the best executive in the company.

get

get off We got off immediately after breakfast.

get across The teacher was using many new words

and the children could not take in what he tried to get across.

get around／round to The day before my history exam,

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I still hadn't got round to reading the first book on the list.

get along How are you getting along in you job?

get down Get down every word he says.

get on Our youngest son is getting on well at school.

get over He never got over the shock of losing his wife.

get to He got to thinking that she perhaps wouldn't come after all.

go

go in for David likes country life and has decided to go in for farming.

go into He didn't go into detail on the subject;he spoke in general.

go off The terrorists might have planted a bomb on a plane in Athens,

set to go off when it arrived in New York.

go after We're both going after the same job.

go by The hours go by so slowly at the office.

go over The police went over the gun for fingerprints.

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go on There is a wedding going on at the church.

go along Things were going along fairly well.

go through How does she keep smiling after all she's gone through?

hand

hand over I am resigning as chairman and handing over to my deputy.

on the the other hand

On the one hand,the city is in desperate need of modern industry;

on the other hand,there is a concern

that the modern industry would damage the environment in this area.

by hand In many areas of the country,this kind of job is still being done by hand.

hand down The pair of bracelets were handed down from my grandmother.

hang

hang on to Hang on to the rail or you'll fall.

hang up She hung up the phone before I finished what I was saying.

hang about／around Hey,boys,stop hanging and help me with this

trunk.

heart

at heart My father seems rather stern but he's a very kind man at heart.

lose heart Don't lose heart,all will turn out well.

hold

hold up The roof was held up by pillars.

hold back Nothing could hold them back from success.

hold onto／on to The child held on to her mother; he didn't want her to go.

hold off We will hold off making our decision until Monday.

hold to I shall hold to my decision.

keep

keep to It seems that we won't be able to keep to the schedule.

keep up with You are walking so fast that I can not keep up with you.

keep off Keep off the grass.

live

live up to You should live up to your promise.

live through Will he live through the night?

live with He doesn't live with his parents.

look

look into A committee was set up to look into the causes of the accident.

look on All we could do was to look on when they conducted military exercises.

look in I'll look in at the shop on my way home.

look over He has looked over the schedule.

look through She looked through her notes before the examination.

make

make out I could barely make out the traffic signs through the rain.

make up for I must make up for the time I lost during my illness.

make up I'm afraid you're making up stories again.

make for He made for home as it started to rain.

make it He made it after dozens of failures.

mind

take one's mind off sth.Hard work always takes your mind off domestic problems.

make up one's mind He hasn't made up his mind when to start.

change one's mind It's difficult to make him change his mind.

moment

the moment that We hadn't met for 20 years,but I recognized her the moment that I

saw her.

at the moment He's unemployed at the moment and has been for over six months.

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for the moment We're happy living in a flat for the moment but we may want to move

to a house soon.

in a moment I'll come in a moment.

more

more than She is more frightened than angry.

move

move on I think we've talked enough about that subject;let's move on.

move in onSome foreign companies are moving in on our market.

part

take part in We all took an active part in the fund drive.

play a part in He plays the leading part in the film.

for one's part For my part,I plan to go to the meeting even if you decide not to go.

place

in place of The task is carried out by robots in place of human workers.

out of place Your remarks were rather out of place.

take place The ceremony took place in glorious sunshine.

take the place of Electric locomotives have now taken the place of steam

locomotives in this country.

point

on the point of They were on the point of setting out when a light rain began to fall.

beside the point What you said is beside the point.

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pull

pull through They managed to pull her through her exams.

pull up A car pulled up at the gate when I was waiting for a friend.

put

put up with I don't know how you put up with this noise.

put forwardIf any man here does not agree with me,he should put forward his own

plan for improving the living conditions of these people.

put away Put your toys away before you go to bed.

put off She put off writing her essay until the last minute.

put upHe's putting up a brave fight.

put throughCould you put me through to the manager,please?

put downPut it down to my account,please.

put outThe government will put out an important statement next week.

run

run overThe old woman was run over as she was crossing the street.

run downShe is always running down her friends.

run into I ran into your mother yesterday.

run throughA feeling of despair runs through his poetry.

see

see to doingThe politician says he will see to the welfare of the people.

see about doing “Can we have fish and chips tonight,Mom?”“Well，we’llsee about

that.”

seeing thatSeeing that she's old enough to get married,I don't think you can stop

her.

set aboutShe set about complaining as soon as she arrived.

set downI have the details set down here in my notes.

set forthThe reasons for my decision are set forth in my report.

set outIt's vital that we set out to carry out our plans at once.

set upThe government has set up a committee to inquire into the problem.

stand

stand forI hate everything that the party stands for.

stand up toIf you stand up to that bully,he'll back down.

stand byThe police are standing by in case of trouble.

stand outThe road sign is easy to read,the words stand out well.

take

take overIt is a common theme in many science fiction stories that the world may

one day be taken over by insects.

take onShe's taken on two more jobs.

take upShe took up her first teaching post in 1980.

take in She had nowhere to sleep so we offered to take her in.

take afterHe takes after his mother's side of the family.

take offThe plane took off at 5:30.

forAt first John took him for a good friend.

take to doingShe took to the children immediately.

take awayIf you take away 5 from 10,you get 5.

turn

turn outThe factory turns out a great variety of machines.

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turn downHe asked me to marry him,but I turned him down.

turn upI lost my diamond ring a week ago and it hasn't turned up yet.

turn toTo finance the program they had to turn to the public for the funds they

needed.

in turnWe were asked in turn to see the manager.

turn inShe turned in her uniform and quit her job.

turn overThe waves turned our boat over.

way

in no wayWithout the friction between their feet and the ground,

people would in no way be able to walk.

all the wayI'm with you all the way.

by the wayBy the way,have you seen that movie?

by way of He went to the US by way of Japan.

give wayMy new evidence forced them to give way.

work

work outThe bank manager asked his assistant if it was possible for him to work

out the investment plan.

out of workHe's been out of work since the factory closed.

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changeThe fox changes his skin but not his habits.

considerWe consider that you are not to blame.

increaseCorruption is like a ball of snow: whence once set a rolling it must increase.

resultThe traffic was very heavy and as a result I arrived late.

viewThe house has a view over the sea.

likelyHe says he just forgot about it—a likely story!

declineThe standard of education has declined in this country.

situationWe hope the situation in Iraq can resume stability as soon as possible,and

its people can enjoy peaceful lives.

claimThe government's claim that war was necessary was clearly mistaken.

lightIf you think about it,you will eventually see the light.

opportunityIt is often hard to distinguish between the hard knocks in life and those

of opportunity.

promoteThe football team was promoted to the first division.

raiseThe question of whether to raise taxes to cut the budget deficit is a real hot

potato for a lot of politicians.

accountHer salary is paid into her bank account.

demandAir conditioners are in demand during hot summers.

ensureHe would,when in office,ensure that all secret data be made public.

influenceDistinguished daily newspapers like the Washington Post or the New York

Times

exert a powerful influence all over the country.

informHe informed the police that some money was missing.

termThe President is now in his second term of office.

accessEveryone should have access to education.

awareOne may be conscious of fear,but not altogether aware of the danger which

is going on about one.

caseA Dublin hospital found the first suspect case of SARS.

communityThe community college is the most rapidly growing segment of higher

education in the United States.

completeIt was a complete surprise to me.

concernThere is some cause for concern but no need for alarm.

contributeEveryone should contribute what he or she can afford.

damageThe court awarded ￡500 in damages to the injured.

functionWhat is his function on the committee?

maintainThe improvement in his health is being maintained.

practiceKnowledge is a treasure,but practice is the key to it.

compoundWater is a compound of hydrogen and oxygen.

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consultHave you consulted with the other members of the team?

estimateOur best intelligence estimate continues to be that he is alive and probably

someplace in those tribal areas on the western side of Pakistan.

occasionWe must rise to the occasion in order to win this game.

relateThe generation gap makes it hard for children to relate to their parents.

respectLove, friendship, respect, do not unite people as much as a common hatred

for something.

riskThe whole future of the company is at risk.

significantThe detective said that the time of murder was extremely significant.

spotAfter his second display of insubordination,John was fired on the spot.attachYou'll be attached to this department until the end of the year.

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campusIn American universities,classes are often arranged in more flexible

patterns and many jobs on campus are reserved for students.

confuseThey confused me by asking so many questions.

displayOn New Year's Eve the display of fireworks offers many attractions.

expandHis modest business eventually expanded into a supermarket empire.

gainNo gains without pains.

grantThe government gave us a grant to build another classroom.

individualSuccess at Manchester United is about a good footballing team, not

individuals.

lossFrank was at a loss when he attempted to address the group.

observeWhen I was young I observed that nine out of every ten things I did were

failures,so I did ten times more work.

obviousHis nervousness was obvious right from the start.

puzzleI've been puzzling over all the figures,trying to find what happened to the

missing money.

reserveIs your holiday a reserved booking,sir?

similarThe brothers look very similar.

strikeThe plan strikes me as ridiculous.

affordI'd love to go on holiday but I can't afford the time.

aloneCan't you just leave well enough alone?

annualThe cable networks earnings have been eroded over the past year by an

estimated ＄80 million in annual losses from world championship wrestling.

attractHer attention was attracted by his smile.

attributeShe attributes her success to hard work and a bit of luck.

averageThe average per capita GNP will reach the standard of moderately

developed countries.

casualThey had a casual meeting in the park.

complexThis is a complex substance;it is made up of many simple substances.

confirmThe Iraqi weapons declaration earlier this month leaves so many

unanswered questions that it is impossible to confirm the accuracy of Iraq's

claim.

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conflictThere has been a long and bitter conflict between employers and workers.

considerableThe war in Iraq made a considerable impact on Russia's tourism

business.

contrastCareful contrast of the two plans shows up some key differences.

decorateThey decorated the wedding car with ribbons and flowers.

depositYou should learn to deposit the sadness inside your heart.

deriveWe derive great pleasure from reading.

eliminateThe endless shirking in some government departments does great harm

to our economic construction and must be eliminated.

exaggerateHe always exaggerates to make his stories more amusing.

exposeThe crime of the corrupt officials must be exposed without any reserve.

fashionShe paints in the fashion of Picasso.

involvedThe four men involved got killed one by one.

neglectHe neglected to write and say “Thank you”.

purposeWas your purpose in going to Beijing to see your family?

regardIf money is regarded as God,it will punish you like a devil.

regardlessHe continued speaking,regardless of my feelings on the matter.

removeShe used a hoe to remove weeds from the rows of tomato plants.

responsibleI am partly responsible for the confusion.

revealIf you reveal your secrets to the wind,you should not blame the wind for

revealing them to the trees.

shiftThe candidate was constantly shifting his position on the issues.

submitI hope you can submit your term papers before the deadline.

transformThis place,originally a small town,has been transformed into a modern

city.

abandonI have long since abandoned the notion that higher education is essential

to either success or happiness.

acquireSome people go back for their education to acquire another degree or

diploma to impress the society.

alterWe must alter those rules and practices which have outlived their usefulness.

appearanceDon't judge by appearances—appearances can be misleading.

blameDon't always blame your own failure on mes you yourself are

to blame.

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capableWith full determination,we are capable of finding a final solution to the

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Taiwan question.

concealHe tried to conceal his sorrow from his friend.

consequenceThe September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States have

produced serious consequences.

delayThere was a delay of two hours before the plane took off.

denyThe boy denied having stolen the bicycle.

differMen are all alike in their is only in their deeds that they differ.

directionIdeal is the t ideal,there is no secure direction;without a

direction,there is no life.

economicsThis article is about the economics of publishing.

entitleHe entitled the book Savage Love.

equivalentThe income loss to rich industrial economies might be equivalent to just

over 0.5% of GDP.

favo(u)rHe obtained his position more by favour than by merit or ability.

guideBe guided by your sense of what is right and just.

illegalExcept the Netherlands,all the European nations consider euthanasia illegal.

impressWe were most impressed with your efficiency.

impressionThe thief had left an impression of his foot in the garden.

initialHer initial reaction was to say “yes”,but she later changed her mind.

liberalModern people have a liberal attitude to divorce and remarriage.

meansKnowledge began to increase as soon as the thoughts of one individual

could be communicated to another by means of speech.

minimumRepairing your car will cost a minimum of $100.

popularityWestern music is steadily gaining in popularity.

retainDespite losing his job he retains his pension.

rightsJane is a champion of women's rights.

sceneAfter the explosion,the factory was a scene of total confusion.

secretaryThe secretary made a note of the proceedings.

solutionResorting to violence is not the best solution to an argument.

sufficientLife is the art of dreaming sufficient conclusions from insufficient premises.

sustainHigh oil prices,if sustained, will reduce growth and lift inflation.

transferHe has transferred from the army to the navy.

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viewerThe viewers chose this talk show as their favorite.

worthThe rarer it is,the more it is worth.

absorbYou must absorb as much information as possible.

accumulateFriends come and go,but enemies accumulate.

adequateAn adequate water supply for city people is already a problem no

government can take lightly.

applianceWe have a kitchen full of electrical appliances.

assumptionOur assumption that we would win was wrong.

authorityHe was an authority on the classification and natural history of moths.

behalfIt will not be enough for the chairmen and chairwomen of these organizations

to utter placatory statements on behalf of their members.

chargeShe was complaining that the doctor was charging too much for the

treatment he was giving her.

competitorThe company's largest competitor is going out of business.

complicatedI never blame failures—there are too many complicated situations in

life.

comprehensiveAlthough the professor gave a very comprehensive explanation on

how the black holes come into being,I still got confused.

concentrateThe examination-oriented education system hinders the development

of students,since it forces them to concentrate on scores only.

consciousOne good result of the last energy crisis was that people became more

and more conscious of the importance of energy.

consistentYou're not very consistent: first you condemn me,then you praise me.

contraryThe ship was delayed by contrary winds.

crashMy computer program crashed this morning,and I lost my entire document.

criticalThe transition from childhood to adulthood is always a critical time for

everybody.

deceiveJohn cheated at the test,but the professor was not deceived.

deliverMay God deliver us from evil.

demandingMy boss is very demanding.

economistThe famous economist gave us a speech.

enforceGovernments make laws and police enforce them.

enormousWe've got an enormous amount of money to run our company.

exceptionAll students without exception must take the English examination.

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excessiveI find her attention to her children rather excessive.

exertThe government must exert pressure on the state-owned enterprises and

relax control of them as well.

exploreAs soon as they arrived in the town they went out to explore.

generateThe hatred generated by racial prejudice is the source of the war.

illustrateThe lecturer illustrated the theory with examples.

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inevitableDeath is inevitable; it comes to everyone.

inspireThe Lake District scenery inspired Wordsworth to write his greatest poetry.

instructEffective communication is very important when a boss instructs people

under his leadership to do what he wants them to do.

integrateWe must integrate theory with practice.

mistakeSusan seems very quiet,but make no mistake about it,she has a terrible

temper!

negotiationNegotiations between the two countries have gone on for months.

optionThe government has two options,to reduce spending or to increase taxes.

powerfulPassion,though a bad regulator,is a powerful spring.

prohibitPicking flowers in the park is prohibited.

rankThe governor,the mayor,and other people of rank were invited to the ceremony.

reactionMy reaction will depend largely on the kind of answer I get.

reasonableShe's perfectly reasonable in her demands.

remedyLife is thickly sown with thorns,and I know no other remedy than to pass

quickly through them.

reverseWe suffered some serious financial reverse.

ribbonShe wore a red ribbon in her hair.

schoolingHe has little real schooling.

sensitiveThe Stock Exchange is sensitive to likely political changes.

shrinkCar sales have been shrinking.

stimulateThe exhibition stimulated interest in the artist's work.

subjectI am French by birth and a British subject by marriage.

sufferingDestruction and suffering are accompaniments of war.

tediousI spent a tedious hour in a traffic jam.

transmitThe World Cup final is being transmitted live to over fifty countries.

withdrawThe general refused to withdraw his troops.

alertPeople will be alert and receptive if they are faced with information that gets

them to think about things they are interested in.

alternativeYou have the alternative of leaving or staying and behaving.

anxietyHe expressed anxiety that it should be done in no time.

anxiousWe are all anxious about his safety.

assembleThousands of people assembled in a stadium.

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breedHunger does not breed reform;it breeds madness and all the ugly distempers

that make an ordered life impossible.

capacityThis tank has a capacity of 500 gallons.

champagneThey celebrated their anniversary by opening a bottle of champagne.

charmWe were charmed with the scenery.

confinePlease confine your remarks to the issues at hand.

considerateShe is the kind of boss that is considerate towards her employees.

cooperationChina needs a peaceful international environment and friendly

cooperation with other countries in its economic development.

crudeEven after the recent increase,the real price of crude oil today is still less than

half its level in 1980.

debateAfter a long debate,the House of Commons approved the bill.

dimThe room is too dim for me to read.

disposeHis criminal record does not dispose me to trust him.

driving licence/driver's licenseThe police officer asked to see my driver's

license/driving licence.

endureThese traditions have endured throughout the ages.

excessOptimism is a good characteristic,but if carried to an excess it becomes

foolishness. 

exclusiveThis dining room is for the distinguished guests's exclusive use.

explanationThere is no waste of time in life like that of making explanations.

facialTo find out which celebrity you most resemble,download a photo of yourself,

and you'll quickly receive a list of starswith similar facial features.

familiarI can't drive this tractor because I'm not familiar with the controls.

furnishReading furnishes the mind only with materials of knowledge, it is thinking

that makes what we read ours.

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genderGerman has three genders.

horizonShe pointed to a distant spot on the horizon.

identicalMy opinions are not always identical with my parents.

immigrantMost of them are Irish immigrants.

implementMan's earliest implements were carved from stone and bone.

implyFreedom does not necessarily imply no responsibility.

inclineShe inclined her head in prayer for the Iraqis who are suffering the war.

influentialWith the success of the Olympic bid,Beijing will become an influential city.

inheritThis government has inherited many problems from the previous one.

initiativeOne group has attempted to seize the initiative in the negotiation.

intensiveIntensive care in hospitals is given to the seriously ill.

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LatinItalian, French and Spanish are Latin languages.

lengthLife's like a play: It's not the length,but the excellence of the acting that

matters.

middle-classEven middle-class consumers in the US are beginning to kick against

the runaway prices.

observationHe was under observation by the police.

occupyMy sister occupies an important position in the Department of the

Environment.

oppositionThey kept up a sturdy opposition to the plan.

optimisticThe situation of the war is not optimistic.

penaltyA football player may be given a yellow card or a red card penalty for his

unnecessary roughness during the match.

perspectiveWe must learn to see things in their right perspective and avoid making

mistakes.

probableWith England leading 3：0, the probable result is an England victory.

proceedTo go on a journey is often full of hardships,but so long as one lives he

proceeds on his life's journey.

proposalShe had many proposals but preferred to remain single.

registrationSchool registration takes place next week.

reinforceThis evidence reinforces my view that he is a spy.

resembleThe boys resemble each other in that they both have ginger hair and

round faces.

responseThe tax cuts produced a favorable response from the public.

riskyIt's risky to drive fast on the icy roads.

scopeFootball gives young people scope for courage and quick thinking.

soft-drinkIn the US,the National Soft Drink Association says research has found no

link between sugar and severe overweight.

spiteI'm sure he only said it out of spite.

splitIf you get any fatter,you'll split your pants.

stableMarkets are flourishing and prices are stable.

statisticsStatistics is a rather modern branch of mathematics.

survivorThe survivors of the shipwreck transmitted a distress signal every hour.

transportIt's maintained that transport in bulk is not good to the goods.

uniformHow long was he in uniform?

violentStudents were involved in violent clashes with the police.

workforceThe whole workforce has gone on strike.

workplaceWe visited him at his workplace among the young trees and asked him

about his work.

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abuseHe was arrested on charges of corruption and abuse of power.

accommodation Xiao Tang Shan hospital has accommodations for 2 000patients.

accordDiplomats said the accord's main points included a commitment to the

reconciliation process.

accordanceWe will handle this issue in accordance with international laws and

international practices.

accustomedI'm not accustomed to getting up so early to do morning exercise.

appealingThe idea of living in the country is appealing.

appetiteDon't eat that cake now,you'll spoil your appetite.

appliedHe devoted his life to applied science.

appointWe should appoint people on their merits instead of by favoritism.

appreciateYou can't fully appreciate foreign literature in translation.

approximateHis story approximates to the facts we already know.

arrestThe policeman arrested a criminal suspect.

ashamedYou should be ashamed of your shameful conduct.

assemblyThe national assembly has met to discuss the crisis.

attainGenuine achievers are often those who fail for a long time,and who rarely

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attain popularity outside a small circle.

automobileIn the 21 century,we must develop our automobile industry.

awaitTwelve months ago we awaited the arrival of comet HaleBopp;this year we

know of no bright comets that will rendezvous with Earth.

awkwardYou've put me in a very awkward position.

bankruptThe economic crisis has made many companies go bankrupt.

bannerCrowds of people carrying banners joined the demonstration.

barelyHe used so many archaisms in his speech that half of it was barely

intelligible.

bearingHe walked with a confident bearing.

blastHe was working at full blast in order to complete the order before the holidays.

bloomWith the development in science and technology man can make various

flowers bloom before their time.

boreFather bored us all through the meal with stories about the war.

bottomThe stock market has bottomed out.

brandShe only buys the best brands of coffee.

bridgeIt's unwise to burn all your bridges.

broadcastAt 7:00 evening,local TV stations relay the “National

Network” news broadcast from the Central TV station.

browseI used to browse through a magazine to kill time.

buildHis amazement turns into laughter,which builds steadily.

bulkThe bulk of work has been done.

bumpOur reservations got bumped,so they had to book us another flight.

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bunchMake sure the wet sheets aren't bunched up otherwise they won't dry

properly.

calculateToo calculating in plotting and scheming is the cause of her own undoing.

cancelThe match had to be cancelled because of bad weather.

capitalIt's a decision of capital importance.

chaosThe failure of the electricity supplies created complete chaos in the city.

chaoticThe traffic here is really chaotic.

charterThe investigation group returned home yesterday by a chartered plane.

circleOur manager is well-known in fashionable circles.

circularOnly a handful of the planets discovered so far follow the nearly circular

orbit of our solar system.

citeShe cited three reasons why people go into debt.

civilIt is planning to plunge China once again into the maelstrom of civil war, as in

1927～1937.

clashI failed to watch the World Cup final because it clashed with my examination.

classicHave you ever read Fielding's classic novel Tom Jones?

classifyThis information is classified;only the president can see it.

commissionWe sell books on commission.

comparableHis poetry is hardly comparable with Shakespeare’s.

comparativeAfter a lifetime of poverty,his last few years were spent in comparative

comfort.

complainHe complained to the waiter that his meal was cold.

compressThe film compresses several years into half an hour.

compriseThe committee comprising people of widely differing views are now

meeting here.

compromiseThey are not willing to compromise their individuality in order to get a

job.

concerningFor more information concerning the club contact me.

concludeThe story concludes with the hero's death.

concreteIn so far as possible,make the most of your strengths and take concrete

steps to overcome your weaknesses.

conductHe conducts his business very successfully.

confessThe criminal finally confessed himself to be guilty when a mountain of

evidence gathered from the crime scene was placed before him.

confidenceWe believe management credibility and confidence in the combined

management team has been damaged.

congressThe President has lost the support of Congress.

conquerSome countries may be defeated but can never be conquered.

consentShe made the proposal,and I readily consented to it.

consequentlyMr Foster has never been to uently he knows very little

about it.

conservativeThere must have been a thousand people there,at a conservative

estimate.

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constituteThey constituted the government in 1997.

constructThey're planning to construct a new supermarket in our neighborhood.

contactI'll contact you by phone.

contextCan't you guess the meaning of the word from the context?

contradictionI refer specifically to permanent residents, in contradiction to

temporary visitors.

convertAt what rate does the dollar convert into pounds?

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convictIt is said that the fingerprints found on the rifle will be used to convict him.

dashWe dashed along the platform and just managed to catch the train.

decentWearing ragged jeans are not very decent to match the party.

declareYou must declare all you have earned in the last year.

decreaseStudent numbers have decreased by 500.

defectAll the cars are tested for defects before they leave the factory.

definiteI want a definite answer,“yes” or “no”.

delegateMinor tasks should be delegated to your assistant.

delicateHave you ever noticed the delicate beauty of a snowflake?

democraticE-mail is a convenient,highly democratic informal medium for conveying

messages that conforms well to human needs.

densityThe population density is about 500 people per square mile.

departThe two cars departed together from the town in the morning and parted at a

crossroads in the afternoon.

dependentAsia is particularly dependent on exports of electronic equipment.

depressBad weather always depresses me.

deputyJoan will be my deputy while I am away.

deserve They deserve to be sent to prison.

desperateI would never have resorted to a court of law if I hadn't been so

desperate.

deviceA bank is fundamentally a device for moving money around，sort of a

switchboard situation.

deviseShe devised a plan whereby they might escape.

dialHe lifted the phone and dialed her number.

dictateHe dictated the passage to us.

digestFish is easy to digest when you are ill.

disappointShe didn't want to disappoint her parents by leaving school.

disapproveA public opinion study by the Associated Press this week showed that

almost two thirds of Americans disapprove of the president's handling of the

war.

discardShe discarded a four,and picked up a king.

dischargeHe was discharged because he hadn't finished the work in time.

discountAll the beautiful hanging calendars on sale exhibition will be sold with a

10% discount from the original price.

discourageA country that discourages bankruptcy makes the past the most

important thing about a business, when what we really want companies to

be worried about is the future.

disguiseThere's no disguising the fact that business is bad.

dismissThe teacher dismissed the class five minutes earlier.

distantThe airport is about ten miles distant from the city.

distinctHere the two distinct theories converge.

distinctionThe President shook hands with everyone,without distinction of rank.

distinguishWe should distinguish between major and minor work and not put the

trivial above the important.

dominateThe church dominates the town.

doubtfulI am not doubtful about／of the news.

draftHe drafted a letter to the local newspaper.

dramaHis life was full of drama.

dramaticIn California the drop in the incidence of lung cancer has been a far more

dramatic 14%.

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tiduckShe had to duck (her head) to get through the doorway.

dumpNuclear waste should not be dumped into the sea.

economicalShe is an economical housekeeper and feeds her family cheaply.

economyTownship enterprises have not only opened ways for the peasants to be

better off but also served as the pillar of the rural economy.

elaborateI don't want elaborate lace patterns on my dress;just make it simple.

embarrassFor years,I was almost embarrassed to admit that the one I'd enjoyed

watching the most was John McEnroe.

emergeHe emerged as a leader at the age of thirty.

emergencyYou should only use this door in an emergency.

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evolveHe preferred to allow any situations to evolve on their own.

exceedI tried to carry on a conversation in English,but it far exceeded my ability.

excludeWomen are often excluded from positions of authority.

execute The plan was good but was poorly executed.

facilityWithout facility,there would be no difficulty;without difficulty, there would be

no facility.

fadeAny memory of her childhood had faded from her mind.

fleeThese people not only fail to help the victim,but, like the hoodlums,flee before

the police can question them.

flockHeavyweight financiers and business figures flocked to back the

company,helping to push its value up to $ 18 billion.

fluent She speaks fluent though not very correct French.

foldHow are you going to get the fold out of this dress that has been packed too

tightly?

forbidIn some countries women are forbidden from going out without a veil.

fundPart of the school sports fund will be used to improve the condition of the

football field.

fundamental There are fundamental differences between your religious beliefs and

mine.

fussDon't tell him anything about our decision， otherwise there will be a fuss.

gearShe is not used to driving a car without automatic gears.

generationThis is a new monument to remind future generations of the sacrifices

their senior generations made.

geniusThe relation of genius to talent is the same as that of instinct to reason.

geographyYou should get to know the geography of a neighborhood before you

move there.

gestureThe policeman gestured for us to proceed.

graveHe has one foot in the grave.

greedyHe is not hungry; merely greedy.

grindShe grinds coffee beans every day.

grossWhat I want to know is net profit,not gross profit.

haltThe officer halted his troops.

handleShe handled a difficult argument skillfully.

harbo(u)rYou may be punished if you harbour an escaped criminal or a spy.

hasteHe headed towards the church in haste.

hatredHe looked at me with hatred.

hazardChemical waste is becoming a major public hazard.

highlightMilu has highlighted several young players as candidates to go overseas,

preferably to European clubs.

hollowHis words rang hollow.

immenseThe play was an immense fortune.

impatientDon't get impatient about a trivial thing like that.

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implicationWhat are the implications of this statement?

importThe import of tobacco is prohibited in this country.

impressiveThe range of her knowledge is impressive.

improvementContinued improvement of people's lives must be regarded as an

important link in balancing reform,development and stability.

incrediblePeople around the world can't hold their wonder at the incredible speed

at which the Chinese reconstruct their own country.

independentPursue the independent foreign policy of peace,safeguard world

peace and promote common development.

indexThe book is well indexed.

indifferentHow can you be indifferent to the sufferings of war people?

industrialThe opportunities that WTO brings will multiply the quantity of industrial

exports 20 times.

infectThe SARS virus has killed about 560 people around the world and infected

more than 7 400.

infectionThese crowded cities are the perfect environment for the transmission of

infection.

inferIt is possible to infer two completely opposite conclusions from this set of facts.

inferiorSome stores would put the inferior products on sale.

inhabitantThe inhabitants of the island were friendly.

injectionThis hormone could be supplied by injection.

innerThe core of the earth is made up of a liquid outer core and a solid inner core.

innocenceThe lawyer proved the innocence of her client.

insightThese excursions will give you an even deeper insight into our language and

culture.

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instinctBirds learn to fly by instinct.

institutean institute of technology

institutionOur city has many excellent academic institutions.

intellectualHe was an intellectual who understood Hebrew but could not look up a

train timetable correctly.

intelligenceUse your intelligence,and you're sure to achieve something.

intelligentThe lowly are most intelligent;the elite are most ignorant.

intenseShe did not go out because of the intense cold.

intensityI didn't realize the intensity of people's feelings on this issue.

intentionHe has no intention of marrying yet.

interfereIt's unwise to interfere between husband and wife.

interferenceHe hated interference in his work.

interiorThis is a house with a classical exterior and a modern interior.

internalWe need to hold an internal inquiry to find out who is responsible.

interpretHe interpreted the silence as contempt.

intimateWe're not exactly on intimate terms, but we see each other fairly often.

invadeWorld War Ⅱ began when Germany invaded Poland in 1939.

irrigateThey irrigate their crops with water from this river.

isolateDuring analogue missions in harsh, isolated environments, more than ten

per cent of the subjects develop serious psychological adaptation problems.

lagThe small boy soon became tired and lagged far behind the rest of the walkers.

loanThe dictionary is a loan,not a gift.

locateWe located the shops and the post office as soon as we moved into the town.

locationWe're trying to find a good location for our party.

logicHe argues with learning and logic.

logicalIt seemed the only logical thing to do.

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memorialOver 100 people attended the memorial meeting.

memoryThe tower was built in memory of those who died in the war.

millThe mill of God mills slowly.

miracleIt'll be a miracle if he ever gives up smoking! 

miserableRefugees of Iraq lead miserable lives.

misleadShe is a good girl,but bad companions misled her.

missionIt seemed to be her mission to care for her brother's children.

modestyShe does a lot of work for the poor,but modesty forbids her from talking

about it.

moistNew Zealand's mild,moist climate is favourable to the growth of grass.

motionMotion itself is a contradiction.

motiveNone of them seemed to have a motive for the murder.

necessityI walked home by necessity,because there was no bus.

nerveIt takes a lot of nerve and endurance as a sportsman.

nuisanceYou are a confounded nuisance.Stop pestering me.

objectionIf at the end of next term you still want to go，I 'll make no objection.

objectiveMy objective is to finish the work by the end of the week.

obligationSupporting parents is every adult's obligation.

obligePeople who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find

time for illness.

obtainThrough my uncle's influence I obtained a good appointment at the Foreign

Office.

occupationThat farm has been in the occupation of the same family for over a

hundred years.

occurDon't let the mistake occur again.

occurrenceThe professor shouted,which is a very rare occurrence.

oddI find it odd that she hasn't written to us.

offenseIt is an offense to drive a car at night without lights.

offensiveShe made several offensive remarks.

omitThis chapter may be omitted.

ordinaryOrdinary people like you and me cannot change something.

originalThe Indians were the original inhabitants of North America.

originalityHer book shows great originality.

outcomeHe was pretty well satisfied with the outcome of his efforts.

outletSwitzerland has no outlet to the sea.

outlineWe saw the outline of a ship in the fog.

outputThe value of the industrial output dropped a lot last year.

outsetAt the outset of her career she was full of optimism but not now.

overlookThe house on the hill overlooks the valley.

oweHe owes all his success to his wife.

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packageThey are trying to put together a package that will end the dispute.

painfulHis head was very painful.

panelThere were dials,switches and flashing lights all over the instrument panel.

partialAt first he had only partial,disconnected information.

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passionShe argued with great passion.

patHe received a pat on the back for doing a good job.

patchWe’ve got a vegetable patch at the back of our garden.

paymentPayment may be made in any of the following ways, in cash,by check,or

by credit card.

perfectThis wonderful scenery of Venice is perfect for daydreaming.

permanentTrue love should be permanent.

permissionHave you obtained permission from your teacher?

persistWe will persist in our demands.

plungeThe news plunged us into despair.

policyHonesty is the best policy.

pollThe result of the poll won't be known until midnight.

polluteThe air is polluted in this city,but it is not given sufficient attention partly

because of the nation's drive to save energy.

portableI have a portable television set.

portionThe money was divided into seven portions.

poseThey posed their plan for the director to consider.

predictTimely snow predicts a bumper harvest.

prefaceHas your history book a preface?

preferI prefer bananas to apples.

pregnantShe was six months pregnant.

prejudiceA judge must be free from prejudice.

preparationThe room is in excellent preparation for the party.

primeOnly prime foods are served at the hotel.

principleTheir diplomatic principles completely laid bare their ambitions for world

conquest.

printingBooks had to be written by hand before the invention of printing.

priorityTo build Beijing into an international metropolis,the highest priority has been

given to the problem of heavy traffic by the municipal government.

professionThe doctor is respected by his professions.

profileThe painter drew a profile for the girl.

prominentThe party hopes to play a prominent role in political life.

pronounceForeigners find it hard to pronounce many words in English.

properHe wondered whether it would be proper to knock at the door of her room.

proportionalPayment will be proportional to the amount of work done.

protestHe protested that he hadn't been in the country when the robbery took place.

quitDon't quit love with hate.

quoteThe author frequently quoted Shakespeare.

radicalMoving to the farm made a radical change in our lives.

rageHe went into a rage when he learned about it.

raidThe soldiers made a raid upon the enemy's camp.

rareThe higher we go above the earth,the rarer the air is.

rearThe wounded fighters have been sent to the rear for safety.

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rebelThe peasants rebelled but were ultimately put down.

recallThe government recalled the general after he lost the battle.

reckonDo you still reckon him among your friends ?

refineMuch of the nutritive material was refined out of foods.

reflectThe calm lake reflected the trees on the shore.

reformThe education system was crying out for reform.

refreshEnough time should be left for sleep because that will help one become

refreshed.

rejectShe rejected his offer of marriage.

reliableMy memory is not very reliable these days.

remindPlease remind me to answer that letter.

representativeAre your opinions representative of all the workers here?

reputationWe have spent 40 years building a reputation for high quality and high

service.

residenceHis office is in town,but his residence is in the suburbs.

residentThe city government pledged to give top priority to developing the housing

project for low-income urban residents.

resignI wonder why she resigned her job.

resistanceThe environmentalists put up lots of resistance to fur-clothing companies. 21

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resistantI prefer the plants that are resistant to bad climate.

resolveHe resolved on an early start.

resortHe resorted to walking to and from work after his bike was stolen.

resourceThe mortgage is a drain on our financial resources.

respective All men have their respective duties.

respondTheir ambassador showed no sign of responding to our proposals.

restoreIt's hard to restore a broken mirror.

restrictBy 1900,some cities had begun to restrict the use of automobiles in order to

ensure pedestrian safety.

retireWhen they reach a certain age army officers retire from active service.

rewardHow can I reward your kindness?

riotThe police succeeded in quelling the riot.

rotateThe coach rotates her players frequently near the end of the game.

roughI think that girl is a diamond in the rough.

rouseAll over Scotland he went,rousing the workers for the war against terrorism.

routineWill you go to the routine meeting instead of me?

sakeFor the sake of getting more money,he left home and went to Australia.

scatterMore than 2.5 million Vietnamese are scattered in 80 countries around the

globe.

sceneryDon't you like English scenery?

scheduleWe are sure to finish this job ahead of schedule if everyone does his bit.

scoldBeating and scolding is not the correct method of education.

scratchWe haven't even begun to scratch the surface in researching this story.

screenHe spends most of his time working in front of a computer screen.

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sessionHe had to attend a night session of one of the commissions.

settingThe cooker has several temperature settings.

settlementThe strikers have reached a settlement with the employers.

severelyDangerous driving should be severely punished.

shelterFood,clothing and shelter are basic needs.

shieldThe spacecraft was fitted with a heat shield.

shiverJane is shivering with cold so that her teeth are chattering.

sketchHe has done a new sketch of me for Lady Gregory.

snapHe said the fact that his company's shares were snapped up by buyers

showed confidence in his company.

soakI was caught in the rain and my clothes were soaked.

springWe are impatient for spring to arrive.

spurTo spur someone is to urge him to make a greater effort.

stackHow does our product stack up against the competition?

stainI'm afraid I can't get this stain out of your blouse.

stakeHe lost his stakes when the horse finished last.

stateA healthy state of mind is the source of a happy life.

steer“How can we steer our child toward success?” they ask.

stemThe present wave strikes stems from discontent among the lower-paid.

stiffAfter riding in the chilly wind,he felt stiff in four limbs.

stingSome spiders can give a poisonous sting.

stirThe dissident stirred up the students to hold a demonstration， and by this way

he wanted to pressure the government to give in.

stockThe New York Stock Exchange crashed in 1929.

superiorThe superior man knows what is righteous, but the inferior man knows only

what is profitable.

surroundThe football star was surrounded by his admirers.

survivalThe doctor said she had a 50／50 chance of survival.

surviveFew people in the town survived the earthquake.

suspectHe that once deceives is ever suspected.

suspendUniversities want the government to introduce a loan scheme for tuition

fees and have suspended their own threatened action for now.

suspicionPoliteness is not always the sign of wisdom,but the want of it always

leaves room for the suspicion of folly.

swearI know you don't believe me,but I swear it's the Gospel truth.

sweepA new broom sweeps clean.

switchI think it will be a nice switch for you to change jobs.

symbolicThe dove is symbolic of peace.

tenderHe is always tender of hurting other people's feelings.

tensionSimilar tensions exist between the developed and the developing nations.

terminalThis ward is for terminal cases.

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thirstA little stream will quench a great thirst.

thoughtfulWhat deserves being thoughtful and sad when you are just a child?

threatenWhen your love for someone is rejected,in no case should you threaten

him／her with death.

thriveSome components of a thriving friendship are honesty,naturalness,

thoughtfulness,some common interests.

tideThe country has decided that swimming with the global tide is the only way to

survive.

tidyShe always keeps her kitchen tidy.

timberTimber is gotten from forest,very difficult to transport.

unceasinglyThe company encourages its staff to develop an unceasingly

innovative spirit.

uncoverAgents have uncovered a plot against the President.

understandingPerfect understanding will sometimes almost extinguish pleasure.

uneasyThey had an uneasy suspicion that all was not well.

uniqueMona Lisa's smile is unique.

universalDespite almost universal acknowledgement of the vital importance of

women's literacy, education remains a dream for far too many women in far

too many countries of the world.

unloadThe dock workers began unloading the ship.

unnaturalDuring the Iraq War many innocent people died an unnatural death.

uprightMother has told me to be an upright person since I was a little girl.

up-to-dateSatellite communications are so-up-to date that when on business,

businessmen can contact their offices as if they were next door.

usageAccording to usage,the guest of honour sits on the right of the host.

usedKong Yiji was the only long-gowned customer who used to drink his wine

standing.

utilityThe utility of a computer cannot be fully realized therefore, until the

capabilities of the computer are recognized.

vacantThe top post in the delegation was still vacant.

validIllness is a valid excuse for being absent from work.

valueShe puts little value on money.

vanishIt has been my philosophy of life that difficulties vanish when faced boldly.

variableHave you taken all the variables into account in your calculation?

varietyThe United States was actually many varieties of human weirdness

concealed beneath a thin veneer of sameness.

victimCandles were lit in memory of the victims.

vigorousThe patients must avoid vigorous exercise.

violateThe actress violated the terms of her contract and was sued by the

procedure.

violenceThey are determined to meet violence with violence.

virtualHis sending her a dozen roses was a virtual declaration of love.

virtueThere is a limit at which forbearance ceases to be a virtue.

volunteerMost of the relief work was done by volunteers.

wreckTedious tasks demand absolute concentration,because a single error can

wreck months of work.

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boiler Pipes convey hot water from this boiler to every part of the building.

boring The work is boring because it has too many generalizations.

bound We are bound to carry out this plan.

brilliant Many impressionistic painters' inspiration stems from the brilliant sunshine.

bulk Things are usually cheaper if they are bought in bulk.

bump However,now one is much more likely to bump into an English weekend

visitor or an American tourist than a struggling artist in this area.

cabinet The Cabinet are meeting today to discuss the economical problems

chip This table was chipped when they moved house.

citizenship American citizenship includes the right to vote and the duty to serve on a

jury.

clap You can't clap with one hand.

clash The teakettle fell to the ground with a loud clash.

collapse Numerous houses collapsed in the Tangshan earthquake in 1976.

commission She gets 25% commission on sales.

competitor The company's largest competitor is going out of business.

composer He was a composer when young.

computerize The firm has computerized its records.

conceal It is harder to conceal ignorance than to acquire knowledge.

concede After his queen was captured the chess player conceded the game.

conception The new play is a brilliant conception.

condemn Adding erotic contents in children's web sites should be seriously

condemned.

condense Steam is condensed to water when it touches a cold surface.

confine Please confine your remarks to the topic under discussion.

Confucian He is a famous Confucian scholar.

consent She made the proposal,and I readily consented to it.

conservation There is a need for the conservation of trees,or there will soon be no

forests.

conservative Old people are usually more conservative than young people.

considerable The problems of blacks and women have gained considerable public

concern in recent decades.

consideration Because the social pressure grows bigger and bigger,people give

more and more consideration to mental health.

consistent You're not very consistent:first you condemn me,and then you praise me.

constitution You never could you expect to have a strong constitution?

contaminate The chemical liquids should be separated from the material so as not to

contaminate it.

context Again we should try to see the matter in the context of its history.

convenience Please write to me at your earliest convenience.

cruise This is a destroyer cruising about in the Baltic Sea.

crush Wine is made by crushing grapes.

curse I cursed her for spoiling my plans.

decay His teeth have begun to decay.

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