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【a or an】(1) one; (2) any; (3) each. * Would you give me a sheet of paper? (1) 你能给我一张纸吗？

* A triangle has three sides. (2) 一个三角形有三条边。

* He comes to see his grandmother once a week. (3)

他每周来看他的祖母一次。

【able】having the power to do something. * Are you able to speak English? 你会说英语吗？

【about】(1) almost; (2) of or having a relation to.

* He completed about half of his work. (1) 他的工作差不多做完一半了。 * We talk about the weather. (2) 我们谈论天气。

【above】at a higher place. * His head was above the water. 他的头露出水面。

【accept】to agree to receive. * Please accept my thanks. 请接受我的谢意。

【accident】(1) something that happens by chance or mistake; (2) an unplanned event. * She was injured in the accident. (1) 她在事故中受伤。

* We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2)

在十七年过去之后，我们偶然再次碰在一起。 【accuse】(1) to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; (2) to make a statement against someone. * Her friend accused her of breaking his heart. (1)

她的朋友责怪她伤了他的心。 accuse of：指责，控告

* The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2)

律师指控嫌疑犯撒谎。

【across】(1) from side to side; (2) to the other side.

* The box was ten centimeters across. (1) 这个盒子宽10厘米。

* The dog ran across the road. (2) 狗穿过道路。

【act】to do something.

* He acted immediately to stop the fight. 他立刻采取行动制止这场战斗。

【activist】one who seeks change through action.

* The activist worked hard to change the law.

激进分子努力改变法律。

【actor】someone acting in a play or show. * That actor frightened me. 那名演员吓住我了。

【add】(1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say more. * Please add my name to the list. (1) 请把我的名字添加到名单上。

* She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2) 她叫他离开，但是补充说她想再次看到他。 【administration】the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister.

* The new administration starts work in January.

新管理部门在1月开始工作。

【admit】(1) to accept; (2) to express one's guilt or responsibility.

* When was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1)

什么时候允许这个国家进入联合国?

* He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2)

他承认他所做的是错误的。 【adult】a grown person.

* Only an adult can sign the document.

仅成年人能签署这个文件。

【advise】to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision. * Did you advise him to leave? 你建议他离开吗?

【affect】(1) to influence；(2) to produce an effect on.

* A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance. (1) 缺乏睡眠影响歌手的表演。

* Mr. Nutley's belief in my talent greatly affected my life. (2)

Nutley先生对我才能的信任大大的影响了我的一生。

【afraid】feeling fear. * I am afraid of guns. 我害怕枪。

be afraid of：害怕，担忧 【after】(1) later; (2) behind.

* She arrived after the lesson started. (1) 在课程开始之后，她才到达。

* In the alphabet, B is after A. (2) 在字母表中，b 在 a 的后面。

【again】(1) another time; (2) as before. * Sam played the song again. (1) 塞姆又播放了(演奏了)这首歌曲。

* I found my book in the same place again. (2)

我又在同样的地方找到了我的书。

【against】(1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something.

* They marched against the war. (1) 他们游行示威，反对战争。

* He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2)

他同意计划的大部分，但是反对立刻实施。 【age】how old a person or thing is. * The legal age for voting is eighteen. 投票的法定年龄是十八岁。

【agency】an organization that is part of a larger group.

* UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations.

UNICEF(联合国儿童基金会)是联合国的一个组织机构。

【aggression】(1) an attack against a person or country; (2) the violation of a country's borders.

* The surprise attack was an act of aggression. (1)

那次突然袭击是一次侵略行动。

* The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country. (2)

这个国家在穿越别国的边界时，犯下了侵略行为。

【ago】(1) of time past; (2) before now. * He was my friend long ago. (1) 他很久以前是我的朋友。

* I saw her two years ago. (2) 两年以前我看见过她。

【agree】(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do something. * We agree about politics. (1) 我们的政见一致。

agree about：对某事（物）有同样看法，就某事取得一致意见

* Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2)

双方同意下周再见。

agree to：同意，赞成，同意照办 【agriculture】farming.

* John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer.

约翰研究农业，因为他想要成为一个农场主。 【aid】(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance.

* He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1)

他提议援助火灾的受害者。

* Did you give money to aid the Democratic

or the Republican candidate? (2) 你出钱帮助民主党的或者共和党的候选人了吗?

* Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3)

国会投票决定给水灾受害者提供帮助。 【aim】(1) to point a gun at; (2) a goal or purpose.

* You cannot hit the target if you do not aim the gun. (1)

如果你没有把枪瞄准，你就不能命中靶子。 * The aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2)

改革者的目标是要改进政府。

【air】the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe.

* The air is clean in the mountains. 山上的空气是清新的。

【air force】a military organization using airplanes.

* The air force wants more airplanes and missiles.

空军想要更多飞机和导弹。

【airplane】a vehicle with wings that flies.

* I flew home on an airplane. 我乘飞机飞回家。

【airport】a place where airplanes take off and land.

* The airplane landed at the airport in Washington.

飞机在华盛顿机场着陆。

【album】a collection of recorded music. * He recorded the song from an old record album.

他录制了来自老唱片集的歌。

【alcohol】a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products.

* The man fell because he drank too much alcohol.

这个男的因喝太多的酒而跌到了。

【alive】(1) having life; (2) not dead. * The flowers become alive in the spring. (1)

花在春天变得有活力。

* The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2) 事故受害者严重受伤，但是仍然活着。 【all】(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount.

* She ate all that she wanted. (1) 她吃了想吃的一切。

* All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2)

大家都被邀请就这个提议发言。

* She spent all her money for a new car. (3)

她花自己全部的钱来买一辆新车。

【ally】a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose.

* Britain is a military ally of the United States.

不列颠是一个美国的军事盟友。

【almost】a little less than completely. * My dog is almost five years old. 我的狗几乎五岁了。

【alone】separated from others. * Some people enjoy eating alone. 一些人们喜欢单独吃饭。 【along】near or on. * We walked along the road. 我们沿着道路步行。

【already】(1) before now; (2) even now. * She was already there when we arrived. (1)

当我们到来的时候，她已经在那里。 * It is already too late to take the train. (2)

太迟了，赶不上那趟火车了。

【also】(1) added to; (2) too.

* Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1) 请给我一份鱼肉饭和咖啡，还有一些水。 * She said she also wanted to go home. (2) 她说她也想要回家。

【although】even if it is true that. * Although he was tired, he kept walking. 虽然他是疲劳的，但他坚持步行。

【always】(1) at all times; (2) every time. * This street is always busy. (1) 这街道总是很繁忙。

* We always study together. (2) 我们总是一起学习。

【ambassador】a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government).

* Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.

外国大使居住在首都。

【amend】to add to or to change (a proposal or law).

* The committee refused to amend its proposal.

委员会拒绝对自己的建议进行修改（或者补充）。

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【ammunition】the bullets or shells fired from guns.

* They could not fight without ammunition. 没有军火他们就不能打仗。

【among】in or part of (a group). * She was among the students who left the school.

她是离校学生之一。

【amount】the number, size or weight of anything.

* The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine. 医生只给他少量的药。

【anarchy】(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness.

* The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1) 和平的抗议者阻塞了街道，造成了混乱。 * Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)

当城市不能停止骚乱的时候,就会发生无政府状态的结果。

【ancestor】a family member from the past. * My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.

我的祖先在1742年来自瑞士。

【ancient】(1) very old; (2) long ago. * Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)

科学家在一个洞里发现古老的刀。

* They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)

他们在研究远古希腊期间阅读《伊利亚特》。 【and】(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with.

* My dog likes to run and jump. (1) 我的狗喜欢跑和跳。

* Five and three equal eight. (2) 5加3等于8

* Do you like rice and black beans? (3) 你喜欢黑豆米饭吗？

【anger】a strong emotion against someone or something.

* The protester's voice was full of anger. 抗议者的声音充满愤怒。 be full of：充满

【animal】a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat.

* The kangaroo is a strange animal. 袋鼠是一种奇怪的动物。

【anniversary】a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the

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* When is your wedding anniversary? 你的婚礼周年纪念日是什么时候？

【announce】(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially.

* Who announced the VOA news last night? (1)

昨晚谁播报了美国之音新闻？

* The president announced a tax cut. (2) 总统宣布减税。

【another】(1) one more; (2) a different one.

* May I have another kiss? (1) 我可以再亲一下？

* Let's do this another way. (2) 让我们用另一种方法来做这个。

【answer】(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question. * That was my final answer. (1) 那是我的最终答案。

* She answered the question with a smile. (2)

她微笑着回答了问题。

【any】one or more of no special kind. * I do not have any plans to leave town. 我没有任何离开城镇的计划。

【apologize】to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility.

* Do not apologize for someone else's mistake.

不要为其他人的错误道歉。

apologize for：为?道歉，替?道歉 【appeal】(1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on somebody for help.

* I have appealed the decision to a higher court. (1)

我已将这个判决上诉到高级法院。

* The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2) 援助组织呼吁给洪涝灾民提供更多的食物和水。

appeal for：呼吁

【appear】(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem.

* The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1)

演员第一次在电视上出场。 appear on：在?出现

* The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2) 雾散之后，船出现了。

* The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3) 那农夫看起来非常疲倦。

【appoint】(1) to name; (2) to choose. * The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1)

业主任命约翰领导新业务。

* The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2)

总统可以给这家新法院指定法官。

【approve】(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support.

* The bank approved my loan. (1) 银行同意我的贷款。

* I approve of your proposal. (2) 我赞同你的建议。 approve of：赞成，赞同

【archeology】the scientific study of past human life and activities.

* He studied archeology in college. 他在大学中学习考古学。

【area】any place or part of it. * My friend lives in this area. 我的朋友居住在这个地区。

【argue】(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree.

* The President argued for more aid to schools. (1)

总统为赞成给学校更多的援助而辩论。 argue for：为赞成?而辩

* They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2)

他们争论了一整天都未达成协议（共识）。 * George and Al love to argue about politics. (3)

乔治和艾尔喜欢辩论政治。 argue about：争论，辩论

【arms】(1) military equipment; (2) weapons.

* The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1) 叛乱者从士兵手中夺来大部分武器。 * We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)

我们是对核武器的传播非常担心。 concern about：使(自己)关心? 【army】military ground forces. * The army fights on the ground. 陆军在地面作战。

【around】on every side (of). * She drove around in her new car. 她开着自己的新车兜圈子。

【arrest】(1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisoner. * The judge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1) 法官命令警察逮捕他，因为他拒绝来法庭。 * The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2) 警察逮捕了暴力的示威者。

【arrive】to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip.

* The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.

总统抵达东京进行正式访问。 arrive in：抵达，到达

【art】expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues.

* Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.

包括绘画在内的很多艺术在第二次世界大战期间被盗。

【artillery】big guns.

* Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.

大炮毁掉了这个城镇的绝大部分建筑物。 【as】(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while. * The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1)

野火像风一样快的在它后面蔓延。

* As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clock. (2)

他听到枪声时看了他的表，那时将近5 点。 * He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3)

他看着这个动物穿过田野。

【ash】the part left after something burns. * Only ashes were left when the fire passed.

大火过后，只剩下灰烬。

【ask】(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted.

* We ask the teacher questions every day. (1)

我们每天问老师问题。

* The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2)

候选人要求人们给他们投票。 【assist】to help.

* The doctor asked the medical student to assist him.

大夫请医科学生帮忙。

【astronaut】a person who travels in space. * Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.

宇航员阿姆斯特朗（阿姆斯壮）是第一个登上月球的人。

【astronomy】the scientific study of stars and the universe.

* I study astronomy because I like to look at stars.

我攻读天文学，因为我喜欢看星星。 【asylum】political protection given by a government to a person from another country.

* The refugee asked for political asylum. 这个流亡者请求政治避难。

political asylum：政治避难，政治庇护 【at】(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when. * She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1)

她看见熊在森林的边缘。 * Look at the bear. (2) 看这熊。

* We must go home at noon. (3) 我们中午必须回家。

【atmosphere】the gases surrounding any star or planet.

* The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.

金星的大气层大部分是水和二氧化碳。 【attach】(1) to tie together; (2) to connect.

* Please attach this name card to your coat. (1)

请把这张名片系到你的上衣上。 attach to：(使)贴〔系，粘〕在?上 * He attached himself to our group. (2) 他自己加入到了我们组。

【attack】(1) a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; (2) to start a fight. * The war started with a rebel attack on government troops at Charleston, South Carolina. (1)

战争是由叛乱者向驻扎在南卡罗莱纳州查尔斯顿的政府军进攻引发的。

* Several men attacked him on the street. (2)

几个人在街上攻击他。

【attempt】(1) to work toward something; (2) to try; (3) to make an effort. * He attempted to change his life one step at a time. (1)

他试图逐步改变自己的生活。

* Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2)

不要试图驾车穿过洪水。

* You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3)

如果你不努力去做，你就永远不可能写出你的书。

【attend】to be present at.

* The president will attend the meeting. 总统将出席会议。

【automobile】(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car. * Is a bus an automobile? (1) 公共汽车是一种载人运输工具吗？ * Who invented the automobile? (2) 谁发明汽车?

【autumn】the time of the year between summer and winter. 美：fall

* The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.

秋天的树是鲜红色和黄色。

【average】(1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2) common; (3) normal.

* The average of daily high temperatures in Washington in January is zero degrees, Celsius. (1)

华盛顿一月份的日平均最高温度是零摄氏度。 * The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2) 午饭的一般消费是二美元。

* John is an average student. (3) 约翰是一个普通的学生。

【avoid】to stay away from.

* Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.

避免肉和奶产品可防止心脏病发作。 a heart attack：心脏病发作 【awake】not sleeping.

* The storm kept everyone awake for hours. 暴风雨使每人保持醒着好几个小时。 【award】an honor or prize for an act or service.

* Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award.

昨晚，我们看了赢得最佳影片奖的电影。 【away】not near.

* The old man came from far away, but his home is here now.

老人来自远方，但是他的家现在就在这里。 B1

【baby】a newly born creature. * Mary had a baby last night. 昨晚，玛莉生个小孩。

【back】(1) the part behind the front; (2) the other way from forward.

* The writer's picture is on the back of the book. (1)

作者的照片在书的背面。

* She stopped walking away and looked back at me. (2)

她停止走动并且回头看我。

【bad】(1) wrong; (2) acting against the law; (3) not good.

* Bill made a bad decision. (1) 比尔做出糟糕的决定。

* The prisoner was a bad man for most of his life. (2)

囚犯大半辈子都是个坏人。

* The water was dirty and had a bad taste. (3)

这水又脏又臭。

【balance】to make two sides or forces equal.

* I balanced my budget by not spending more than I earned.

我通过消费不多于我的收入来平衡我的预算。 【ball】something round.

* The earth is shaped like a ball. 地球形状像一个球。

【balloon】a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air.

* Many hot air balloons race in New Mexico each year.

每年在新墨西哥有很多热气球比赛。 【ballot】a piece of paper used for voting. * I was asked to count the ballots and announce the winner.

我应邀点算选票并且宣布获胜者。

【ban】(1) to not permit; (2) to stop; (3) an official restriction.

* Running is banned at our swimming pool. (1)

我们的游泳池周围禁止跑步。

* The curfew bans all night time travel. (2)

宵禁令禁止通宵外出。

* The protestors called for a ban on smoking in public buildings. (3) 抗议者要求禁止在公共建筑物中抽烟。 call for：去接(某人)，去取(某物)，要求，需求

【bank】an organization that keeps and lends money.

* The man said he robbed banks because that is where the money is.

那个人说他抢劫银行，因为银行有钱。 【bar】to prevent or block.

* He was barred from competing in the games because he used illegal drugs.

他被限制参加比赛，因为他使用不合法的药品。

bar from：禁止(接近、做)?

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【barrier】anything that blocks or makes an action difficult.

* The voting rights law removes most racial barriers to voting.

投票权法律为投票（选举）排出了大多数种族障碍。

voting right：投票权

【base】(1) a military center; (2) to establish as a fact.

* My brother is at a military training base. (1)

我兄弟在一个军事训练基地。

* Her research was based on experiments. (2)

她的研究基于实验。 base on：使建立在?基础上

【battle】a fight between opposing armed forces.

* Southern forces won the battle but lost the war.

南方军队赢了战役，输了战争。

【be】(1) to live; (2) to happen; (3) to exist.

* The man is very sick and will not be here much longer. (1)

那个人非常不舒服，并且将不会长时间在这里。

* The wedding will be soon. (2) 婚礼很快就要进行了。

* Washington, D.C., has been the capital for 200 years. (3)

华盛顿特区作为首都有200年了。 【beat】to hit again and again.

* The prison guards denied they beat the prisoner.

监狱警卫否认他们殴打囚犯。

【beauty】that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit.

* All fell silent at the beauty of the mountains.

在秀丽的群山面前所有（人）都陷入沉默。 【because】for the reason that. * He left because he was sick. 他离开是因为他生病了。 【become】to come to be. * When did he become sick? 他什么时候得的病？ 【bed】a sleeping place.

* The bed was so hard that I could not sleep.

这个床太硬了，我睡不着。 【before】earlier.

* Bill ate before he went to work. 比尔在上班之前吃饭。

【begin】(1) to do the first part of an action; (2) to start.

* He began to laugh when he saw me. (1) 他看见我时就笑了起来。

* A long walk begins with one step. (2) 千里之行，始于足下。

【behind】(1) at the back of; (2) in back of.

* Our fastest runner was far behind the leader. (1)

我们的最快的跑步选手远远落在领先者的后面。

* I live behind that hill. (2) 我在那座小山后面住。

【believe】(1) to think; (2) to feel sure of; (3) to accept as true; (4) to trust. * I believe it may rain tonight. (1) 我相信今晚可能下雨。

* Jim believes his friend is a good writer. (2)

吉姆相信他的朋友是一位好作家。

* The lawyer believed the suspect's statement. (3) 律师相信嫌疑犯的陈述。 * We believe in God. (4) 我们信仰上帝。

believe in：相信，信奉, 信仰

【bell】an instrument that makes a musical sound.

* Jim says he likes the sound of a church bell.

吉姆说他喜欢一口教堂钟的声音。

【belong】(1) to be owned by; (2) to be a member of.

* That book belongs to my sister. (1) 那书是我妹妹的。

belong to：属于，是(某团体、国家等)的成员

* My brother belongs to the Boy Scouts. (2) 我的兄弟是童子军成员。

belong to：属于，是(某团体、国家等)的成员

【below】lower than.

* The temperature outside is below freezing.

外面温度是在冰点以下。 【best】the most good.

* All of our singers are good but Lisa is best.

我们的所有歌手都好，但是莉萨最好。 【betray】(1) to turn against; (2) to be false to.

* The spy betrayed his country. (1) 间谍被判他的国家。

* The boy betrayed his mother's trust in him. (2)

男孩辜负他的母亲对他的信任。 trust in：相信，信任 【better】more good than.

* Zach is a better baseball player than Al. 扎克是一名比艾尔更好的棒球运动员。 【between】(1) in the space or time that separates; (2) from one to the other. * I would like to meet with you between two and three o'clock. (1)

我想在2点和3点之间与你见面。

* Secret talks between the two nations produced an agreement. (2)

两个国家之间的秘密交谈产生一项协议。 【big】(1) of great size; (2) not small. * Texas is a big state. (1) 得克萨斯州是一大州。

* Melissa was a big baby. (2) 梅利莎是一大个婴儿。

【bill】a legislative proposal.

* To become law, a bill must be approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the President.

一个法案要想成为法律，必须经国会两院通过并且由总统签字。

【biology】the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms. * My school requires one year of study each of biology, physics and chemistry. 我的学校需要学习一年的生物学，物理学和化学。

【bird】a creature that flies.

* I watched the bird fly away until I could no longer see it.

我看鸟飞走，直到看不见它。 no longer：不再，已不

【bite】to cut with the teeth.

* My dog sounds aggressive but he will not bite you.

我的狗听起来很挑衅的，但不会咬你。 【black】(1) dark; (2) having the color like that of the night sky.

* I first saw him on a black and stormy night. (1)

我第一次看见他，是在一个漆黑的暴风雨的晚上。

* The doctor arrived in a big black car. (2)

医生乘一辆大的黑色轿车抵达。

【blame】(1) to accuse; (2) to hold responsible.

* The police blamed him for the crime. (1) 警察指责他犯罪。

blame for：因?怪罪，责怪(某人)

* Don't blame me for your bad decision. (2) 不要因你的坏决定而责备我。

【blanket】a cloth cover used to keep warm. * The flood refugees needed food and warm blankets.

洪灾的难民需要食物和温暖的毯子。 【bleed】to lose blood.

* Do you know how to stop your nose from bleeding?

你知道怎样阻止你的鼻子流血吗? 【blind】not able to see.

* Being blind did not keep him from becoming a famous singer. 失明不能阻止他成为一个著名歌手。 keep from：阻止，免于，隐瞒

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【block】(1) to stop something from being done; (2) to prevent movement.

* He blocked any attempt to become friends. (1)

他阻碍任何成为好友的尝试。

* A truck accident blocked the road for an hour. (2)

道路被一卡车事故堵塞了一个小时。 【blood】red fluid in the body.

* A blood test is usually part of a yearly medical examination.

验血通常是一年一次体检的一部分。 blood test：验血

medical examination：体格检查

【blow】to move with force, as in air. * The wind blows the autumn leaves. 风吹着秋天的树叶。

【blue】having the color like that of a clear sky.

* My son has blue eyes. 我儿子有着蓝色的眼睛。

【boat】something built to travel on water that carries people or goods. * I like to fish from a boat. 我喜欢在一个小船上钓鱼。

【body】(1) all of a person or animal; (2) the remains of a person or animal. * Exercise can improve anyone's body. (1) 锻炼能增强任何人的体质。

* Police found five bodies buried beneath the house. (2)

警察发现房子下面埋了五具尸体。

【boil】to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot.

* Boil one cup of water, add frozen vegetables and cook for five minutes. 煮沸一杯开水，加上冰冻的蔬菜，然后煮五分钟。

【bomb】(1) a device that explodes with great force; (2) to attack or destroy with bombs.

* The bomb exploded outside the building. (1)

炸弹在建筑物外面爆炸。

* The warplanes bombed enemy missile launchers. (2)

战斗机轰炸了敌人导弹发射器。

missile launcher：火箭发射装置，导弹发射器

【bone】the hard material in the body. * The girl broke a bone in her wrist when she fell.

她跌到时摔折了手腕骨。

【book】a long written work for reading. * The professor has written six books about East Asia.

教授已经写了6 本关于东亚的书。

【border】a dividing line between nations. * Many new factories have been built across the border in Mexico.

很多新工厂被越过边界建造在墨西哥。 【(be) born】(1) to come to life; (2) to

come into existence. * When were you born? (1) 你什么时候出生？

* The American Revolution was born in Massachusetts. (2)

美国独立战争在马萨诸塞州发起。 【borrow】to take as a loan.

* The bank refused to let me borrow any more money.

银行拒绝让我借更多的钱。

【both】not just one of two, but the two together.

* Both of us were educated at the University of Virginia.

我们两个都在维吉尼亚大学受过教育。 【bottle】a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid.

* He drank the last bottle of water. 他喝完了最后一瓶水。

【bottom】the lowest part of something. * The damaged submarine is still at the bottom of the ocean.

被损坏的潜水艇仍然在海洋的底部。 【box】something to put things into. * Put the old books in that box. 把旧书放进那个箱子。 【boy】a young male person.

* The boys played together after school. 那些男孩放学后在一起玩。

【boycott】to refuse to take part in or deal with.

* The farm workers union called for a boycott of vegetables picked by foreign workers.

农场工人联合要求抵制外国工人采摘的蔬菜。 【brain】the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures.

* Scientists continue to discover new information about the chemistry of the brain.

科学家继续发现关于大脑化学的新信息。 【brave】having no fear.

* Leaving home was a brave decision. 离开家是一个勇敢的决定。 【bread】a food made from grain. * We have bread at every meal. 我们每餐都吃面包。

【break】(1) to divide into parts by force; (2) to destroy.

* The glass broke into many pieces. (1) 玻璃碎成了很多片。

* Years of hard work broke his health, but it did not break his spirit. (2) 多年的艰苦的工作毁坏他的健康，但是它没挫伤他的锐气。

【breathe】to take air into the body and let it out again.

* Breathe deeply before you begin your speech.

在你开始你的讲话之前，深呼吸。

【bridge】a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehicles can cross from one side to the other. * The city needs a new bridge across the river.

城市需要一座跨越河流的新桥。 【brief】(1) short; (2) not long. * Many people wish to speak, so please keep your comments brief. (1)

很多人希望发言，因此请保持你的评论简短。 * The car slowed down briefly, then speeded up. (2)

汽车短暂减速， 然后加速。 speed up：(使)加速

【bright】(1) giving much light; (2) strong and clear in color.

* Bright sunlight hurts my eyes. (1) 明亮的阳光伤害我的眼睛。

* The new grass is bright green. (2) 新草是鲜绿的。

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【bring】to come with something. * Sam will bring Tracy to the party. 萨姆将带特蕾西去聚会。

【broadcast】(1) to send information, stories or music by radio or television; (2) a radio or television program. * VOA broadcasts the news in Special English. (1)

美国之音广播特别英语新闻。

* The Special English broadcast can be heard almost everywhere. (2) 特别英语广播几乎每个地方都能听见。 【brother】a male with the same father or mother as another person.

* I have three brothers, but no sisters. 我有三个兄弟，但没有姐妹。

【brown】having the color like that of coffee.

* Richard has brown hair and brown eyes. 理查德有棕色头发和棕色眼睛。 【budget】a spending plan.

* Congress decided to add money to the education budget.

国会决定增加教育预算的经费。

【build】to join materials together to make something.

* Tim plans to build a house for his dog. 提姆计划为他的狗盖个窝。

【building】anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store or place of entertainment.

* My office is in that building next to the hotel.

我的办公室是在那紧挨着宾馆的大厦里。 【bullet】a small piece of metal shot from a gun.

* The bullet hit the exact center of the target.

子弹精确的打中目标的中心。

【burn】(1) to be on fire; (2) to destroy or damage by fire.

* The candles burned brightly enough for me to read the book. (1) 燃烧的蜡烛明亮得足够我读书。

* The wildfire burned much of the forest. (2)

野火烧毁很多森林。

【burst】to break open suddenly. * The dam burst and sent a wall of water rushing down the valley.

堤坝崩溃，产生一堵水墙顺着山谷奔流直下。 【bury】to put into the ground and cover with earth.

* Where do you think they buried the treasure?

你认为他们把宝藏埋在什么地方?

【bus】a public vehicle to carry people. * Ride the A-17 bus to 4th and Independence Avenue.

乘A-17公共汽车去第4和独立大街。 【business】(1) one's work; (2) buying and selling to earn money; (3) trade. * My business is writing radio programs. (1)

我的工作是写无线电广播节目。

* The Internet is creating many new markets for business. (2)

因特网为生意创造了很多新的市场。 * I have done business with that company for many years. (3)

我和那个公司做生意很多年了。 do business with：与?做生意

【busy】(1) doing something; (2) very active.

* Are you busy now? (1) 你现在忙吗？

* George was very busy this morning with an emergency case. (2) 乔治今天早晨忙于一个急诊病例。 emergency case：急症病例，紧急病例 【but】(1) however; (2) other than; (3)

yet.

* She knew who called but I did not know. (1)

她知道谁打电话但是我不知道。 * The boy ate nothing but candy. (2) 男孩只吃糖果。

* Jean was tired but she could not get to sleep. (3)

吉恩疲倦了，但是她不能睡觉。

【buy】to get by paying something, usually money.

* Where did Lila buy those great clothes? 莱拉在哪里买的那些大衣？

【by】(1) near; at; (2) next to; (3) from ; (4) not later than.

* Please sit here by me. (1) 请在我的旁边这里坐着。

* They walked by the river. (2) 他们在河边走过。

* They performed a play by William Shakespeare. (3)

他们演了威廉·莎士比亚的一出戏剧。 * Her mother said that she had to be home by midnight. (4)

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【cabinet】a group of ministers that helps lead a government.

* The President meets every week with his cabinet.

总统每周召开内阁会议。

【call】(1) to give a name to ; (2) to ask for or request.

* I call myself John. (1) 我管我自己叫约翰。

* They called for an end to the fighting. (2)

他们要求结束战斗。

【calm】(1) quiet; (2) peaceful; (3) opposite of tense.

* The calm crowd waited for the president to speak.

沉着的听众等待总统讲话。

* The city was calm after two days of rioting.

两天的暴动之后城市平静了。

* Can you remain calm in a tense situation? (3)

你能在紧张形势中保持沉着吗?

【camera】a device for taking pictures. * Your camera takes very good pictures. 你的相机能拍出很好的照片。

【camp】a place with temporary housing. * The refugee camp provides temporary shelter, food and medical care. 难民营提供临时住所、食物和医疗。 【campaign】(1) a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from voters; (2) a connected series of military actions during a war.

* Presidential campaigns are much too long and cost too much. (1)

总统竞选实在是时间太长而且代价太高。 * The Allied campaigns won the war in Europe and Asia. (2)

盟军的战役在欧洲和亚洲赢得战争。 【can】(1) to be able to; (2) to have the right to; (3) a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made of metal. * The two sides can meet on Tuesday. (1) 双方能在星期二见面。

* I can live anywhere I wish in this country because that is my right. (2)

在这个国家，我可以住在任何我希望住的地方，因为那是我的权利。

* I bought three cans of vegetables at the food store. (3)

我在食品商店买了3罐蔬菜。 food store：食品店(仓库)

【cancel】(1) to end; (2) to stop.

* Who cancelled the agreement? (1) 谁撤消了协议?

* Mary cancelled her plans to have a party next week. (2)

玛莉取消了她下星期举办聚会的计划。 【cancer】a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts of the body.

* Scientists continue to find better ways to treat many kinds of cancer.

科学家继续发现更好的方法来治疗很多种癌症。

【candidate】a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor. * Each political party has nominated a candidate for president.

每个政党都已经提名一个总统候选人。 【capital】(1) the official center of a government; (2) the city where a country's government is.

* The capital of the government is in Washington. (1) 政府的首都在华盛顿。

* Washington is the capital of the United States. (2) 华盛顿是美国首都。

【capitalism】an economic system in which the production of most goods and services is owned and operated for profit by private citizens or companies.

* In the United States, capitalism has produced the world's strongest economy. 在美国，资本主义已产生世界最强的经济。 【capture】(1) to make a person or animal a prisoner; (2) to seize or take by force; (3) to get control of.

* Police captured the terrorist before he could explode the bomb. (1)

在恐怖分子引爆炸弹之前，警察捕获了他。 * Rebel forces captured the city. (2) 反叛者武力夺取城市。

* Democrats won the election and captured control of Congress. (3)

民主党人当选并且获得对国会的控制权。 【car】(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) an automobile; (3) a part of a train.

* Electric street cars were replaced with buses many years ago. (1) 电车在许多年前被公共汽车取代了。 replace with：取代，以...代替，替换为 * Fred's and Martha's new car will carry six people. (2)

弗雷德和玛莎的新车能乘坐6 人。

* That train has 57 flat cars and 12 box cars. (3)

那列火车有57个平板车厢，12个棚车厢。 【care】(1) to like; (2) to protect; (3) to feel worry or interest.

* Jim told Laura that he cared for her and would like to see her again. (1) 吉姆告诉劳拉他喜欢她，想再次看到她。 care for照料，扶侍，喜欢，宠爱

* His mother told him to take care of his younger brother. (2) 母亲吩咐他照顾他的弟弟。 take care of：照顾

* Would you care if I borrowed your car? (3)

你介意我借你的汽车用吗？

【careful】(1) acting safely; (2) with much thought.

* Please be careful when you drive. (1) 你开车时要小心。

* He was careful to choose exactly the right words. (2)

他仔细的准确选择正确的单词。

【carry】to take something or someone from one place to another.

* Would you carry this bag for me, please? 你愿意为我运送这个袋在吗？

【case (court)】a legal action. * The judge will call your case next. 法官下次开庭审理你的案子。

【case (medical)】an incident of disease. * There was only one case of chicken pox at the school.

学校里有仅一个水痘病例。

【cat】a small animal that often lives with humans.

* My cat climbed that tree and is afraid to come down.

我的猫爬上了那棵树并且害怕下来。 be afraid to：害怕

【catch】(1) to seize after a chase; (2) to stop and seize with the hands. * He runs so fast that no one can catch him. (1)

他跑的如此快以至没有任何人能抓住他。 * Catch the ball and throw it back to me. (2)

接球并且回传给我。

throw back：推迟，阻止，掷回，丢回 【cause】(1) to make happen; (2) the thing or person that produces a result. * Too much rain caused the flood. (1) 太多雨引起洪水。

* The cause of the flood was too much rain. (2)

引起洪水的原因是由于太多的雨水。 【ceasefire】a halt in fighting, usually by agreement.

* The ceasefire stopped the fighting. 停火协议终止了战斗。

【celebrate】to honor a person or event with special activities.

* I think we should have a party to celebrate your birthday.

我认为我们应该举办聚会庆祝你的生日。 【center】(1) the middle of something; (2) the place in the middle; (3) a place that is the main point of an activity. * There was a hole in the center of the target. (1)

在靶子的中心有一个洞。

* The chair sat at the center of the room. (2)

椅子放在房间的中心。

* The experts checked the nuclear center for radiation leaks. (3)

因为辐射泄漏，那些专家检查了核中心。 【century】one hundred years.

* This is the first year of the 21st century.

这是第21世纪的第一年。

【ceremony】an act or series of acts done in a special way established by tradition. * The new president took the oath of office at the inaugural ceremony in front of the capitol.

新总统在美国州议会大厦前面的就职典礼上宣誓就职。

【chairman】a person leading a meeting or an organized group.

* The party chairman led the meeting. 政党主席主持会议。

【champion】(1) the best; (2) the winner. * John is a champion swimmer. (1) 约翰是名游泳冠军。

* The New York Yankees were the champions of professional baseball in the first year of the new century. (2)

纽约扬基队是新世纪的第一年职业棒球的冠军。

【chance】a possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen. * We have a good chance of getting home before dark.

我们天黑以前有回家的好机会。

【change】(1) to make different; (2) to become different.

* Will you change your decision? (1)

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你会改变你的决定吗?

* His voice changed last year. (2) 去年他的声音就变了。

【charge】(1) to accuse someone of something, usually a crime; (2) a statement in which someone is accused of something.

* She was charged with stealing a car. (1) 她被指控偷一辆汽车。

be charged with：装满, 承担, 〔法〕被控告，负...责任, 受...指控 * The charge was false. (2) 控诉是虚假。

【chase】to run or go after someone or something.

* The dog chased the cat around the house. 狗沿着房子的四周追逐猫。

【cheat】(1) to get by a trick; (2) to steal from.

* He cheated on the history examination. (1)

他在历史考试中作弊。 cheat on：作弊，对?不忠实

* The dishonest lawyer became rich by cheating the people that he represented. (2)

不诚实律师通过欺骗他的当事人变得富有。 【cheer】to shout approval or praise. * The crowd cheered every time their team scored.

每当他们队得分的时候，观众就欢呼。 【chemicals】(1) elements found in nature or made by people; (2) substances used in the science of chemistry.

* Oxygen and hydrogen are the chemicals that form water. (1) 氧和氢是形成水的化学物质。

* Do you read the list of chemicals listed in the foods you eat? (2)

你读了列在你吃的食品单上的化学成分的目录吗？

【chemistry】the scientific study of substances, what they are made of, how they act under different conditions, and how they form other substances.

* How many years did you study chemistry? 你学习化学多少年了？

【chief】(1) the head or leader of a group; (2) leading; (3) most important. * Mr. Thompson is the new chief of our tax office. (1)

汤普森先生是我们的税务局的新领导。 * The chief cause of lung cancer is smoking. (2)

肺癌的主要的原因是吸烟。

* The chief reason he got the job was his experience with tax issues. (3)

他找到工作的主要前提是他有税务事宜经验。 【child】(1) a baby; (2) a boy or girl. * The child was born with the disease. (1) 这孩子有先天疾病。

* Every child, boy or girl, should have an equal chance to succeed. (2)

每一个孩子，男孩或者女孩应该有同等取得成功的机会。

【children】more than one child. * Sixty children were chosen to go to a camp in the mountains.

60个孩子被选择去山中的一个营地。 -----------------------------------------------------C2

【choose】to decide between two or more. * You may choose one meat and three vegetables from the lunch list.

你可以在午餐清单中挑选一份肉和三份蔬菜。 【circle】a closed shape that has all its points equally distant from the center, like an O.

* The settlers put their wagons in a circle to defend against the attack.

移民们将彼此的四轮马车围成一个圆圈来抵

抗攻击。

defend against：保护?不受?，防御 【citizen】a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law.

* Every citizen is expected to vote. 希望每个公民投票。

【city】any important large town. * I lived in a small town as a child, but now I live in a city.

我小时候居住在一个小镇，但是现在我居住在一座城市。

【civilian】not military.

* Many civilians were killed in the attack on the town.

在那次袭击城中，许多平民惨遭杀害。 【civil rights】the political, economic and social rights given equally to all people of a nation.

* The law protects the civil rights of all citizens.

法律保护所有公民的公民权利。 【claim】to say something as a fact. * He claimed that his opponent lied about his activities as a student leader. 他声称他的对手对自己作为学生领袖的行为撒谎。

【clash】(1) a battle; (2) to fight or oppose.

* Ten protesters were injured in the clash with police. (1)

10名抗议者在与警察发生的冲突过程中受伤。 clash with：与(某人或某事)抵触，与(其他事)在时间上有冲突，与(某物)不相配 * Angry farmers blocked roads and clashed with soldiers. (2)

愤怒的农民阻塞道路并与士兵冲突。 clash with：与(某人或某事)抵触，与(其他事)在时间上有冲突，与(某物)不相配 【clean】(1) to make pure; (2) free from dirt or harmful substances. * Please clean your room. (1) 请打扫你的房间。

* Too many people around the world do not have clean water to drink. (2) 全世界太多人没有干净的水喝。

【clear】(1) easy to see or see through; (2) easily understood.

* Clear water is not always safe to drink. (1)

清澈的水喝起来并不总是安全的。 not always：不一定，不总是

* He won the debate because his arguments were clear to almost everyone. (2) 他赢得辩论，因为他的辩论几乎每个人都清楚。

【clergy】a body of officials within a religious organization.

* Many in the clergy supported the reforms proposed by the rebels.

许多神职人员支持叛乱者们提出的改革。 【climate】the normal weather conditions of a place.

* Many retired people like to spend the winter in the warm climate of Florida. 很多退休了的人喜欢在佛罗里达的温暖气候中度过冬天。

【climb】to go up or down something by using the feet and sometimes the hands. * The firemen climbed ladders to rescue people living above the ground floor. 消防员们爬上梯子抢救一楼以上活着的人们。 【clock】a device that measures and shows time.

* I was late for work because my clock stopped.

我上班迟到，因为我的钟停止了。 be late for：迟到

【close】(1) to make something not open; (2) near to.

* Please close the window before you come to bed. (1)

上床睡觉前请把窗关上。

* Stay close to me in this big crowd. (2) 这里人群众多，靠我近点。 close to：离?近，与?关系密切

【cloth】a material made from plants, chemicals, animal hair and other substances.

* I feel cooler in summer when I wear shirts made of cotton cloth.

夏季，当我穿棉布衬衫时会感到更凉爽。 【clothes】what people wear.

Be sure to bring enough clothes for two weeks.

一定要带够两周用的衣服。

【cloud】a mass of fog high in the sky. * Clouds like those usually mean rain will come soon.

那样的云通常意味着雨很快要到来。 【coal】a solid black substance used as fuel.

* Much of our electricity is produced by plants that burn coal as fuel.

我们大部分的电力是发电厂用煤作燃料生产的。

【coalition】forces, groups or nations joined together.

* The country is led by a coalition government of three parties. 国家由一个三党联合的政府领导。

【coast】land on the edge of the ocean. * The storm caused high waves and flooding along much of the Atlantic coast. 暴风卷起巨浪并淹过了大部分的大西洋海岸。 【coffee】a drink made from the plant of the same name.

* People in Seattle drink lots of coffee. 在西雅图的人们喝许多咖啡。

【cold】(1) not warm; (2) having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature. * The water is too cold for swimming. (1) 这个水用来游泳太冷了。

* This has been a cold winter, with much ice and snow. (2) 这是一个多冰雪的寒冬。

【collect】(1) to bring or gather together in one place; (2) to demand and receive. * The driver collected the children after school and brought them home. (1) 放学后，司机接那些孩子们并带他们回家。 * Your employer collects taxes for the government every time you are paid. (2) 你的雇主在每次付报酬给你时都要为政府征税。

【college】a small university.

* Have you decided where you will attend college?

你决定在上哪所大学了吗？

【colony】land controlled by another country or government.

* Hong Kong is no longer a British colony. 香港不再是一块英国殖民地。

【color】the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown, black, yellow and others.

* I love the bright colors of the autumn leaves.

我喜欢秋天树叶的鲜艳的颜色。 【combine】to mix or bring together. * The new organization combines radio and television broadcasting. 新组织组合无线广播和电视广播。

【come】(1) to move toward; (2) to arrive. * Jan is coming home for the holidays. (1) 简打算回家度假。

* The two sides came together on a settlement after long and detailed negotiations. (2)

经过持久详细的谈判后双方达成了和解方案。 【command】(1) to order; (2) to have power over something.

* The general commanded the army to move

against the enemy. (1) 将军命令军队向着敌人开动。 move against：向着??开进

* The President commands all the military forces. (2)

总统指挥所有的军队。

【comment】(1) to say something about; (2) to express an opinion about something. * Mr. President, please comment about the increased number of terrorist attacks. (1) 总统先生，请评论有关恐怖袭击的数目增加的现象。

* He commented about the writers who criticized his new book. (2) 他对那些批评他的新书的作家发表意见。 【committee】a group of people given special work.

* The committee met three times to decide who should get the special award. 委员会开会3次，决定谁应该得到特别奖。 【common】(1) usual; (2) same for all. * He liked to call himself a common man. (1)

他喜欢把他自己叫做一个普通人。

* The allies united for a common purpose: to win the war. (2)

那些同盟者的结合是为了共同目：赢得战争。 【communicate】(1) to tell; (2) to give or exchange information.

* The chairman communicated that he was not happy with the proposed agreement. (1) 主席表示他不喜欢被提议的协议。

* Because we communicate well, we understand each other's situation. (2) 因为我们交流得好，所以我们理解彼此的情况。

【community】a group of people living together in one place or area.

* Our community includes people from many other countries.

我们的社区包括来自很多其他国家的人。 【company】a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes.

* My friend started an Internet company to repair and sell old musical instruments. 我的朋友开始经营一个因特网公司，修理和出售老乐器。

【compare】to examine what is different or similar.

* We urge you to compare the price and quality of our products with those of our competitors.

我们力劝你们将我们产品的价格和质量与我们竞争对手的产品价格和质量对比一下。 【compete】to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others.

* The Internet lets companies compete almost anywhere in the world.

因特网让公司几乎在世界上任何地方竞争。 【complete】(1) having all parts; (2) ended or finished.

* I have a complete set of recordings by the Beatles. (1)

我有一整套披头士乐队的唱片。 complete set of：整套的

* We completed all the work yesterday. (2) 昨天我们完成所有的工作。

【complex】(1) of or having many parts that are difficult to understand; (2) not simple.

* The trade agreement is the result of some very complex negotiations. (1) 贸易协定是一些非常复杂谈判的结果。 * It may seem simple, but it is really complex. (2)

它看起来是简单，但是它真的复杂。 【compromise】the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded.

* Compromise may not be possible in that dispute.

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