voa慢速英语1500基础单词例句
- 格式:docx
- 大小:24.77 KB
- 文档页数:11
VOA 1500基础听力词汇(q~r)Qquestion - v. to ask; to express wonder or disbelief; n. a sentence or word used in asking for information; a problem; an issue to be discussedquick - ad. fastquiet - ad. with little or no noise; having little or no movement; calmRradar - n. a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of objects that may be too far away to be seenradiation - n. waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerousradio - n. the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the air without wiresraid - v. to make a sudden attack; n. a sudden attack carried out as an act of war, or for the purpose of seizing or stealing somethingrailroad - n. a road for trains; a company that operates such a road and its stations and equipmentrain - n. water falling from the skyraise - v. to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to increaserare - ad. not common; not usual; not oftenrate - n. speed; a measure of how quickly or how often something happens; the price of any thing or service that is bought or soldreach - v. to put a hand toward; to arrive at; to come toreact - v. to act as a result of or in answer toread - v. to look at and understand the meaning of written words or numbersready - ad. prepared; completed; organized; willingreal - ad. true; truly existing; not falserealistic - ad. in agreement with the way things arereason - n. the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explainsreasonable - ad. ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromiserebel - v. to act against a government or power, often with force; to refuse to obey; n. one who opposes or fights against the government of his or her countryreceive - v. to get or accept something given, offered or sentrecent - ad. a short time agorecession - n. a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce less and many workers lose their jobsrecognize - v. to know or remember something or someone that was known, known about or seen before; to accept another nation as independent and establish diplomatic ties with its governmentrecord - v. to write something in order to have it for future use; to put sound or pictures in a form that can be kept and heard or seen again; n. a writing that shows proof or facts about somethingrecover - v. to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away ("The policerecovered the stolen money."); to return to normal health or normal conditions ("She is expected to recover from the operation.")red - ad. having the color like that of bloodreduce - v. to make less or smaller in number, size or amount; to cutreform - v. to make better by changing; to improve; n. a change to a better condition refugee - n. a person who has been forced to flee because of unjust treatment, danger or warrefuse - v. to reject; to not accept, give or do somethingregret - n. a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that happens reject - v. to refuse to accept, use or believerelations - n. understandings or ties between nations; members of the same family; people connected by marriage or family tiesrelease - v. to free; to permit to go; to permit to be known or made publicreligion - n. a belief in, or the honoring of, a god or godsremain - v. to stay in a place after others leave; to stay the sameremains - n. a dead bodyremember - v. to think about the past; opposite forgetremove - v. to take away or take off; to put an end to; to take out of a position or office repair - n. work done to fix somethingrepeat - v. to say or do againreport - v. to tell about; to give the results of a study or investigation; n. the story about an event; the results of a study or investigation; a statement in which the facts may not be confirmedrepresent - v. to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example repress - v. to control or to restrict freedoms by forcerequest - v. to ask for; n. the act of asking forrequire - v. to need or demand as necessaryrescue - v. to free from danger or evilresearch - n. a careful study to discover correct informationresign - v. to leave a position, job or officeresist - v. to oppose; to fight to preventresolution - n. an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by votingresource - n. anything of value that can be used or soldresponsible - ad. having a duty or job to do ("He is responsible for preparing the report."); being the cause of ("They were responsible for the accident.")rest - v. to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; n. that which remains; the others restrain - v. to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or grouprestrict - v. to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming largerresult - v. to happen from a cause; n. that which follows or is produced by a cause; effect retire - v. to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor healthreturn - v. to go or come back; to bring, give, take or send backrevolt - v. to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of governmentrice - n. a food grainrich - ad. having much money or goods; having plenty of somethingride - v. to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled vehicle, airplane or boatright - n. what a person legally and morally should be able to do or have ("It is their right to vote."); ad. agreeing with the facts; good; correct; opposite wrong; on the side that is toward the east when one is facing north; opposite leftriot - v. to act with many others in a violent way in a public place; n. a violent action by a large group of peoplerise - v. to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standingrisk - n. the chance of loss, damage or injuryriver - n. a large amount of water that flows across land into another river, a lake or an oceanroad - n. a long piece of hard ground built between two places so people can walk, drive or ride easily from one place to the otherrob - v. to take money or property secretly or by force; to stealrock - n. a hard piece of mineral matterrocket - n. a device shaped like a tube that moves through air or space by burning gases and letting them escape from the back or bottom, sometimes used as a weaponroll - v. to turn over and over; to move like a ballroom - n. a separate area within a building with its own wallsroot - n. the part of a plant that is under the ground and takes nutrients from the soil rope - n. a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of material, used for tying rough - ad. not flat or smooth; having an uneven surface; violent; not made wellround - ad. having the shape of a ball or circlerub - v. to move something over the surface of another thingrubber - n. a substance made from the liquid of trees with the same name, or a similar substance made from chemicalsruin - v. to damage severely; to destroyrule - v. to govern or control; to decide; n. a statement or an order that says how something must be donerun - v. to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking。
VOA慢速英语1500基础单词c开头例句cabinet[a group of ministers that helps lead a government]The President meets every week with his cabinet.call[(1) to give a name to ; (2) to ask for or request]I call myself John. (1)They called for an end to the fighting. (2)calm[(1) quiet; (2) peaceful; (3) opposite of tense]The calm crowd waited for the president to speak.The city was calm after two days of rioting.Can you remain calm in a tense situation? (3)camera[a device for taking pictures]Your camera takes very good pictures.camp[a place with temporary housing]The refugee camp provides temporary shelter, food and medical care.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)TheAllied campaigns won the war in Europe and Asia. (2) 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)I can live anywhere I wish in this country because that is my right. (2)I bought three cans of vegetables at the food store. (3)cancel[(1) to end; (2) to stop]Who cancelled the agreement? (1)Mary cancelled her plans to have a party next week. (2)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.candidate[a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor]Each political party has nominated a candidate for president.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)Washington is the capital of the United States. (2)capitalism[an economic system in which theproduction 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.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)Rebel forces captured the city.(2)Democrats won the election and captured control of Congress. (3)car[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) an automobile; (3) a part of atrain]Electric street cars were replaced with buses many years ago. (1)Fred’s and Martha’s new car will carry six people. (2)That train has 57 flat cars and 12 box cars. (3)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)His mother told him to take care of his younger brother. (2)Would you care if I borrowed your car? (3)careful[(1) acting safely; (2) with muchthought]Please be careful when you drive. (1)He was careful to choose exactly the right words. (2) carry[to take something or someone from one place to another]Would you carry this bag for me, please?case (court)[a legal action]The judge will call your case next.case (medical)[an incident of disease]There was only one case of chicken pox at the school.cat[a small animal that often lives with humans]My cat climbed that tree and is afraid to come down.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)Catch the ball and throw it back to me.(2)cause[(1) to make happen; (2) the thing or person that produces a result]Too much rain caused the flood.(1)The cause of the flood was too much rain. (2)ceasefire[a halt in fighting, usually by agreement]The ceasefire stopped the fighting.celebrate[to honor a person or event with special activities]I think we should have a party to celebrateyour birthday.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)The chair sat at the center of the room. (2)The experts checked the nuclear center for radiation leaks.(3)century[one hundred years]This is the first year of the 21st century.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.chairman[a person leading a meeting or an organized group]The party chairman led the meeting.champion[(1) the best; (2) the winner]John is a champion swimmer. (1)The New York Yankees were the champions of professional baseball in the first year of the new century. (2)chance[a possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen]We have a good chance of getting home before dark.change[(1) to make different; (2) to become different]Will you change your decision? (1)His voice changed last year. (2)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)The charge was false. (2)chase[to run or go after someone or something]The dog chased the cat around the house.cheat[(1) to get by a trick; (2) to steal from]He cheated on the history examination. (1)The dishonest lawyer became rich by cheating the people that he represented. (2)cheer[to shout approval or praise]The crowd cheered every time their team scored.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)Do you read the list of chemicals listed in the foods you eat? (2)chemistry[the scientific study of substances, what they are made of, how they act under differentconditions, and how they form other substances]How many years did you study chemistry?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)The chief cause of lung cancer is smoking. (2)The chief reason he got the job was his experience with tax issues. (3)child[(1) a baby; (2) a boy or girl]The child was born with the disease. (1)Every child, boy or girl, should have an equal chance to succeed. (2) children[more than one child]Sixty children were chosen to go to a camp in the mountains.choose[to decide between two or more]You may choose one meat and three vegetables from the lunch list.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.citizen[a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law]Every citizen is expected to vote.city[any important large town]I lived in a smalltown as a child, but now I live in a city.civilian[not military]Many civilians werekilled in the attack on the town.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.claim[to say something as a fact]He claimed that his opponent lied about his activities as a student leader.clash[(1) a battle; (2) to fight or oppose]Ten protesters were injured in the clash with police. (1)Angry farmers blocked roads and clashed with soldiers. (2)clean[(1) to make pure; (2) free from dirt or harmful substances]Please clean your room. (1)Too many people around the world do not have clean water to drink.(2)clear[(1) easy to see or see through; (2) easily understood]Clear water is not always safe to drink.(1)He won the debate because his arguments were clear to almost everyone. (2)clergy[a body of officials within a religiousorganization]Many in the clergy supported the reforms proposed by the rebels.climate[the normal weather conditions of a place]Many retired people like to spend the winter in the warm climate of Florida.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.clock[a device that measures and shows time]I was late for work because my clock stopped.close[(1) to make something not open; (2) near to]Please close the window before you come to bed.(1)Stay close to me in this big crowd. (2)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.clothes[what people wear]Be sure to bring enough clothes for two weeks.cloud[a mass of fog high in the sky]Clouds like those usually mean rain will come soon.coal[a solid black substance used as fuel]Much of our electricity is produced by plants that burn coalas fuel.coalition[forces, groups or nations joined together]The country is led by a coalition government of three parties.coast[land on the edge of the ocean]The storm caused high waves and flooding along much of the Atlantic coast.coffee[a drink made from the plant of the same name]People in Seattle drink lots of coffee.cold[(1) not warm; (2) having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature]The water is too cold for swimming. (1)This has been a cold winter, with much ice and snow. (2)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)Your employer collects taxes for the government every time you are paid. (2)college[a small university]Have you decided where you will attend college?colony[land controlled by another country or government]Hong Kong is no longer a British colony.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.combine[to mix or bring together]The new organization combines radio and television broadcasting.come[(1) to move toward; (2) to arrive]Jan is coming home for the holidays. (1)The two sides came together on a settlement after long and detailed negotiations. (2)command[(1) to order; (2) to have power over something]The general commanded the army to move against the enemy. (1)The President commands all the military forces. (2)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)He commented about the writers who criticized his new book. (2)committee[a group of people given special work]The committee met three times to decide who should get the special award.common[(1) usual; (2) same for all]He liked to call himself a common man. (1)The allies united for a common purpose: to win the war. (2)communicate[(1) to tell; (2) to give or exchange information]The chairman communicated that he was not happy with the proposed agreement. (1)Because we communicate well, we understand each other’s situation. (2)community[a group of people living together in one place or area]Our community includes people from many other countries.company[a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes]My friend started an Internet company to repair and sell old musical instruments.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.compete[to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others]The Internet lets companies compete almost anywhere in the world.complete[(1) having all parts; (2) ended orfinished]I have a complete set of recordings by the Beatles. (1)We completed all the work yesterday. (2) 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)It may seem simple, but it is really complex. (2)compromise[the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded]Compromise may not be possible in that dispute.computer[an electronic machine for storing and organizing information, and for communicating with others]Computers are a necessary tool for managing a business.concern[(1) interest, worry; (2) to fear]The president expressed concern about the continuing violence. (1)He said he is especially concerned that the fighting will spread to other countries. (2) condemn[to say a person or action is wrong or bad]The senators condemned the man for refusing to answer their questions.condition[(1) something declared necessary to complete an agreement; (2) a person’s health]The conditions for his resignation included a ten million dollar payment. (1)The doctor said the examination showed that Gary was in excellent condition. (2) conference[a meeting]I seemed to spend my days going from one conference to another.confirm[(1) to approve; (2) to say that something is true]The senate confirmed the appointment of the new Agriculture Secretary. (1)The candidate confirmed the report that he was ending his campaign. (2) conflict[(1) a fight; (2) a battle, especially a long one]We had a conflict about politics. (1)The long conflict finally ended with a ceasefire, not a peace treaty. (2)congratulate[to praise a person or to express pleasure for success or good luck]I congratulate you for getting the highest score on the history test.Congress[(1) the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); (2) a similar organization in other countries]The President’s partydid not win control of either house of Congress. (1)Five members of Mexico’s Congress are in Washington to discuss trade issues. (2)connect[(1) to join one thing to another; (2) to unite; (3) to link]If you connect this wire to the red one, the green light will turn on. (1)The two streams connect to form a river that flows through Greenlow City.(2)The policeman said the two crimes are connected. (3)conservative[one who usually supports tradition and opposes great change]William is a conservative about social issues.consider[(1) to give thought to; (2) to think about carefully]Jack is considering what to give Amy for her birthday. (1)The head of my office said he would consider my ideas for a more effective sales campaign.(2)constitution[the written general laws and ideas that form a nation’s system of government]How do the laws provide for making changes in the constitution?contain[(1) to hold; (2) to include]The bottle contains one quart of milk. (1)*one liquid quart = 0.9463 liter(米)The paint in that old house containsa dangerous amount of lead. (2)container[a box, bottle or can used to hold something]More juice is sold in plastic containers than in glass bottles.continent[any of the seven great land areas of the world]Did you know that long ago all the continents were joined together?continue[to go on doing or being]The governor said he would continue to fight for justice.control[(1) to direct; (2) to have power over]Who controls the daily work of the company. (1)The chairman of the transportation committee controls all the spending for transportation projects. (2)convention[a large meeting for a special purpose]Political parties hold conventions to choose presidential and vice presidential candidates.cook[to heat food before eating it]Helen will cook spaghetti with meat sauce tonight.cool[almost cold]My coffee is cool. Would you warm it for me, please?cooperate[to act or work together]If we cooperate on this work, we will finish more quickly.copy[(1) to make something exactly like another;(2) something made to look exactly like another]Joseph can copy that document for us. (1)This copy is so bad I cannot read it. (2)corn[a food grain]Scientists are worried because genetically-changed corn got into food supplies for people.correct[(1) true; (2) free from mistakes; (3) to change to what is right]That is the correct date of the election. (1)That sales agreement is correct. (2)Did you correct that script? (3)cost[(1) the price or value of something; (2) to be valued at]The cost of the book is five dollars.(1)The book costs five dollars. (2)cotton[a material made from a plant of the same name]Most clothes are made of cotton.count[to speak or add numbers]Her child learned to count by watching Sesame Street on television.country[(1) a nation; (2) the territory of a nation; (3) land away from cities]English is one of the languages of his country. (1)Much of the country in the West is desert. (2)My family had a farmhouse in thecountry, not too far from the city. (3)court[(1) where trials take place; (2) where judges make decisions about law]We have to give evidence in court today. (1)The appeals court is considering mistakes made in his trial. (2) cover[(1) to put something over a person or thing;(2) anything that is put over a person or thing]Please cover the food left from dinner. (1)Put your name on the front cover of your book. (2)cow[a farm animal used for its milk]He must pump the milk from his cows every morning and evening.crash[(1) to fall violently; (2) to hit with great force]The airplane crashed into the mountain.(1)The two cars crashed into each other. (2)create[(1)to make; (2) to give life or form to]She created a beautiful poem. (1)The Declaration of Independence says all men are created equal. (2) creature[(1) any living being; (2) any animal or human]A microscope can show a great many living creatures in a drop of water. (1)People are learning how to live peacefully with other creatures. (2) credit[an agreement that payments will be madeat a later time]With this card I can use credit to buy things today and pay for them next month.crew[a group of people working together]Ten members of the ship’s crew were injured by the explosion.crime[an act that violates a law]Telling a lie to the court is a crime.criminal[a person who is responsible for a crime]The organization tries to find jobs for criminals released from prison.crisis[(1) an extremely important time when something may become much better or worse; (2) a dangerous situation]During a middle age crisis, people often make changes in their life. (1)The Cuban missile crisis in the 1960s almost caused a nuclear war. (2) criticize[(1) to say what is wrong with something or someone; (2) to condemn; (3) to judge]His teacher criticized him for not completing his report. (1)The judge criticized the man for his evil acts and sentenced him to spend twenty years in prison. (2)Her editor asked her to criticize a new book about ancient Egypt. (3) crops[plants that are grown and gathered for food,such as grains, fruits and vegetables]The major crops in this area are corn and soybeans.cross[(1) to go from one side to another; (2) to go across]The mother holds her child’s hand when they cross the street. (1)This ship crosses the ocean in five days. (2)crowd[a large number of people gathered in one place]A large crowd gathered to watch the show.crush[(1) to damage or destroy by great weight;(2)to defeat completely]The falling tree crushed the house. (1)The T.C. Williams High School football team crushed every team it played that year. (2) cry[to express or show sorrow or pain]The thought of never seeing her again made him cry.culture[all the beliefs, traditions and arts of a group or population]Her Western culture and my Eastern culture made our lives exciting.cure[(1) to improve health; (2) to make well; (3) something that makes a sick person well]Living more simply and eating plain food cured most of her health problems. (1)The doctor can cure the disease. (2) Antibiotics are a cure for infection. (3)curfew[an order to people to stay off the streets or to close their businesses]The streets were empty every night after the ten o’clock curfew.current[(1) movement of air, water or electricity; (2) belonging to the present]The current slows down in this wide part of the river. (1)She found the report in a current publication. (2)custom[a long-established belief or activity of a people]It is our custom to go to church on Sunday mornings.customs[taxes on imports]I like to buy items in the custom-free store because there are no taxes to pay on the purchase.cut[(1) to divide or injure with a sharp tool;(2) to make less; (3) to reduce]She cut her finger while using the bread knife. (1)The labor strike cut the company’s production by 60 percent. (2)Congress cut foreign aid spending. (3)。
经济篇Release 发布V.Global economic prospects 全球经济展望Fragile 脆弱的 a.Uncertain 不确定的 a.Expansion 发展n.Slightly 轻微的adv.Deal with 应对Debt 债务n.Budget deficits 债务预算Note 强调指出v.Fail 不能够v.Make debt payments 偿还债务Ease 减轻v.Measure 措施n.Economic weakness 经济疲软High-income 高收入的 a.Carry 背负着v.Size 规模n.Severe disparity 严重的悬殊Estimate 预测n.Issue 问题n.Food availability 食物供应Spread of extremism and terrorism 极端主义和恐怖主义的蔓延Base 位于,基于v.Geneva 日内瓦n.Switzerland 瑞士n.Survey 调查n.Industry 行业n.Academics 学术团体n.Civil society 民间团体n.International monetary fund 国际货币组织Zimbabwe 津巴布韦n.Financial 财务的,财政的 a.Slow 放缓v.High growth 高增长Agriculture production 农业产量Poor harvest 歉收Blame 指责v.Coalition government 联合政府Predict 预测v.Ahead 今后adv.Remain 依然v.Home price 房价Financial market 金融市场Observer 观察家n.Economic recovery 经济复苏Economist 经济学家n.That 那么prep.Deep 大幅的 a.Greece 希腊n.Produce 造成v.Financial reform activist 金融改革活动家Intelligence 情报n.Power 实力,大国n.Coming 即将到来的 a.Superpower 超级大国n.Influence 影响力n.Redirected 改变….的方向v.National intelligence council 国家情报委员会Office of the director of national intelligence 国际情报总监办公室Policymaker 政策制定者n.Major issue 重大问题Combine 结合v.Representative 代表n.Gather 聚集v.World bank president 世界银行行长Attend 出席v.Officially 正式地adv.Developing country/nation 发展中国家Engine 引擎n.Interest 利益n.Head 首长n.Imf chief 国际货币组织总裁Receive 收到v.Promise 资金承诺n.In trouble 处于困境中Emerging market 新兴市场Both houses of the united states congress 美国国会两院Approve 通过v.Bill 法案n.Take effect 生效Sign 签署v.Fiscal cliff 财政悬崖Deficit 赤字n.Trillion 万亿n.Tax rate on individuals个人的税率Earning 收入n.Income收入n.Rollercoaster 过山车n. Scary 骇人的 a.Technical term 专业术语Volatility 波动n.Gain 上升v.Sharp decline 大幅下跌Volatile 动荡不定的 a.React 反应v.Wild 难以约束的 a. Unpredictable 不可预测的 a. Standard & poor‘s 标准普尔Treasury securities 美国国债Fall 下跌v.Send prices higher 推高价格Open 开放v.Vietnam 越南n.Securities company 证券公司Concern 担心n. Vietnamese 越南人n. Threat 威胁n.Struggle 争取v.Loan 贷款n.Restructure 重组v.State-owned 国有的 a.Producer 生产商n.Banker 银行家n.Investor 投资者n.Stock price 股价Share 股份n.Move 改变n. Privatization 私有化n. Congressional committee 国会委员会Report 宣告v.Divide 分配v.acceptable 可接受的 a.fall to 开始act of sequestration 查封法案through 通过prep.budgetary terms 预算条款sequester 扣押v.treasure department 财政部withhold 扣留v.civilian 民用的 a.military 军用的 a.supercommittee 超级委员会n.defense secretary 国防部长hurt 对…..造成伤害v.moody’s investors service 穆迪投资者服务公司credit rating 信用评级credit risk 信用风险rescue loan 救援贷款punish 惩罚n.cyprus 塞浦路斯n.treatment 待遇n.American treasury secretary 美国财政部长Finance minister 财政部长Euro area 欧元区Hold a conference call 举行电话会议Contain 遏制v.Deepening 深化的 a.Organization for economic cooperation and development 经济合作与发展组织Estimate 预估n.Shrink 缩水v.German chancellor 德国总理Insolvency 破产n.Default 拖欠v.Violent 暴力的 a.Tension 紧张局势n.Athens 雅典n.Budget cut 削减预算Demand 要求v.Creditor 债权人n.Deficit reduction 削减赤字Debt security 债务证券Finance minister 财长Luxembourg 卢森堡n.European union monetary affairs commissioner欧盟财务事务专员In place 生效Stock 股票n.Trade 交易n.Outcry system 喊价系统Floor 交易大厅n.Sight 情景n.Furiously 疯狂地adv.Interconnected 互联的 a.Thousandths 千分之一 a.High-frequency 高频n.Dow jones industrial average 道琼斯工业平均指数Slide 下滑v.Legislation 立法n.Compromise 妥协方案n.Guarantee 保证v.Live within our means 量入为出Abruptly 意外地adv.Unemployment 失业率n.Burma 缅甸n.Gain 获益n.Society 社会n.Sustainable 可持续的 a.Strengthen 加强v.Gas 天然气n.Mineral 矿物质n.Military rule 军事统治Infrastructure 基础设施Relatives 亲戚n.Rich contacts 大量合同Economies 经济体n.Trade tie 贸易关系Progress 发展n.Account for 占Worth 价值v.Share 共享v.Interest 利益n.Differ 分歧v.Trade issue 贸易问题Trading partners 贸易伙伴Former 前任 a.National security advisor 国家安全顾问Report 报道Work force 劳动人口Leading 借贷n.Short term 短期Retirement 退休n.Enjoyment 娱乐n.‘Call for 需要Saving 储蓄n.Employer 雇主n.Offer 提供v.Retirement savings plan 退休储蓄计划Managed investment service 托管投资服务Head 掌管v.Shows 节目n.Near 临近v.Financial instrument 金融产品Age 变老v.Seek 寻找v.Secure 安全的 a.Bond 债券n.Saving account 储蓄账户Certificate of deposit 存款证Interest 利息n.Carry 带来v.Asset allocation 资产分配Mutual funds 共同基金Liquidity 流动资金n. Cost 花费n.。
angel英音:['eindʒəl]美音:['endʒ!]天使angle英音:['æŋgl]美音:['æŋg!]角,角度triangle英音:['traiæŋgl]美音:['traɪ,æŋg!]三角形crime英音:[kraim]美音:[kraɪm]罪行,犯罪suspect英音:[səs'pekt]美音:[sə'spɛkt]怀疑,嫌疑犯executive英音:[ig'zekjutiv]美音:[ɪg'zɛkjutɪv]执行,管理,经理prime英音:[praim]美音:[praɪm]最初的,首要的minister英音:['ministə]美音:['mɪnɪstɚ]部长,大臣Prime Minister 首相responsibility英音:[ri,spɔnsə'biliti]美音:[rɪ,spɑnsə'bɪlətɪ]责任talent英音:['tælənt]美音:['tælənt]天资,天才alphabet英音:['ælfəbit]美音:['ælfə,bɛt]字母表border英音:['bɔ:də]美音:['bɔrdɚ]边缘,边界violation英音:[,vaiə'leiʃən]美音:[,vaɪə'leʃən],违反,侵害candidate英音:['kændidit]美音:['kændədet]候选人congress英音:['kɔŋgres]美音:['kɑŋgrəs]会议,美国国会reformer英音:[ri'fɔ:mə]美音:[rɪ'fɔrmɚ]改革者military英音:['militəri]美音:['mɪlə,tɛrɪ]军事的,军用的missile英音:['misail]美音:['mɪs!]导弹vehicle英音:['vi:ikl]美音:['viɪk!]运载工具,车辆,航空器industrial英音:[in'dʌstriəl]美音:[ɪn'dʌstrɪəl]工业的proposal英音:[prə'pəuzəl]美音:[prə'poz!]建议ally英音:[ə'lai]美音:[ə'laɪ]同盟。
a or an[(1) one; (2) any; (3) each]Would you give me a sheet of paper? (1)A triangle has three sides. (2)He comes to see his grandmother once a week. (3)able[having the power to do something]Are you able to speak English?about[(1) almost; (2) of or having a relation to]He completed about half of his work. (1)We talk about the weather. (2)above[at a higher place]His head was above the water.accept[to agree to receive]Please accept my thanks.accident[(1) something that happens by chance or mistake; (2) an unplanned event] She was injured in the accident. (1)We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2)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)The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2)across[(1) from side to side; (2) to the other side]The box was ten centimeters across. (1)The dog ran across the road. (2)act[to do something]He acted immediately to stop the fight.activist[one who seeks change through action]The activist worked hard to change the law.actor[someone acting in a play or show]That actor frightened me.add[(1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say more] Please add my name to the list. (1)She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2) administration[the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister]The new administration starts work in January.admit[(1) to accept; (2) to express one's guilt or responsibility]When was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1)He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2)adult[a grown person]Only an adult can sign the document.advise[to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision]Did you advise him to leave?affect[(1)to influence;(2)to produce an effect on]A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance. (1)Mr. Nutley's belief in my talent greatly affected my life. (2)afraid[feeling fear]I am afraid of guns.after[(1)later; (2)behind]She arrived after the lesson started. (1)In the alphabet, B is after A. (2)again[(1) another time; (2) as before]Sam played the song again. (1)I found my book in the same place again. (2)against[(1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something]They marched against the war. (1)He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2)age[how old a person or thing is]The legal age for voting is eighteen.agency[an organization that is part of a larger group]UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations.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)The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country. (2)ago[(1) of time past; (2) before now]He was my friend long ago. (1)I saw her two years ago. (2)agree[(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do something] We agree about politics. (1)Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2)agriculture[farming]John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer.aid[(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance]He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1)Did you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2) Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3)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)The aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2)air[the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe]The air is clean in the mountains.air force[a military organization using airplanes]The air force wants more airplanes and missiles.airplane[a vehicle with wings that flies]I flew home on an airplane.airport[a place where airplanes take off and land]The airplane landed at the airport in Washington.album[a collection of recorded music]He recorded the song from an old record album.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.alive[(1) having life; (2) not dead]The flowers become alive in the spring. (1)The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2)all[(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount]She ate all that she wanted. (1)All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2)She spent all her money for a new car. (3)ally[a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose]Britain is a military ally of the United States.almost[a little less than completely]My dog is almost five years old.alone[separated from others]Some people enjoy eating alone.along[near or on]We walked along the road.already[(1) before now; (2) even now]She was already there when we arrived. (1)It is already too late to take the train. (2)also[(1) added to; (2) too]Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1) She said she also wanted to go home. (2)although[even if it is true that]Although he was tired, he kept walking.always[(1) at all times; (2) every time]This street is always busy. (1)We always study together. (2)ambassador[a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)] Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.amend[to add to or to change (a proposal or law)]The committee refused to amend its proposal.ammunition[the bullets or shells fired from guns]They could not fight without ammunition.among[in or part of (a group)]She was among the students who left the school.amount[the number, size or weight of anything]The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.anarchy[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness]The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1) Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)ancestor[a family member from the past]My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.ancient[(1) very old; (2) long ago]Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)and[(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with]My dog likes to run and jump. (1)Five and three equal eight. (2)Do you like rice and black beans? (3)anger[a strong emotion against someone or something]The protester's voice was full of anger.animal[a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat]The kangaroo is a strange animal.anniversary[a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past] When is your wedding anniversary?announce[(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially]Who announced the VOA news last night? (1)The president announced a tax cut. (2)another[(1) one more;(2)a different one]May I have another kiss? (1)Let's do this another way. (2)answer[(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question]That was my final answer. (1)She answered the question with a smile. (2)any[one or more of no special kind]I do not have any plans to leave town.apologize[to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility]Do not apologize for someone else's mistake.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)The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2) appear[(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem]The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1)The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2)The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3)appoint[(1) to name; (2) to choose]The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1)The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2)approve[(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support]The bank approved my loan. (1)I approve of your proposal. (2)archeology[the scientific study of past human life and activities]He studied archeology in college.area[any place or part of it]My friend lives in this area.argue[(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree] The President argued for more aid to schools. (1)They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2)George and Al love to argue about politics. (3)arms[(1) military equipment; (2) weapons]The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1)We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)army[military ground forces]The army fights on the ground.around[on every side (of)]She drove around in her new car.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) The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2)arrive[to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip]The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.art[expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues]Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.artillery[big guns]Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.as[(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while]The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1)As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clock. (2)He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3)ash[the part left after something burns]Only ashes were left when the fire passed.ask[(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted]We ask the teacher questions every day. (1)The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2)assist[to help]The doctor asked the medical student to assist him.astronaut[a person who travels in space]Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. astronomy[the scientific study of stars and the universe]I study astronomy because I like to look at stars.asylum[political protection given by a government to a person from another country] The refugee asked for political asylum.at[(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when]She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1)Look at the bear. (2)We must go home at noon. (3)atmosphere[the gases surrounding any star or planet]The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.attach[(1) to tie together; (2) to connect]Please attach this name card to your coat. (1)He attached himself to our group. (2)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)Several men attacked him on the street. (2)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)Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2)You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3)attend[to be present at]The president will attend the meeting.automobile[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car]Is a bus an automobile? (1)Who invented the automobile? (2)autumn[the time of the year between summer and winter]The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.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)The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2)John is an average student. (3)avoid[to stay away from]Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.awake[not sleeping]少年易学老难成,一寸光阴不可轻- 百度文库The storm kept everyone awake for hours.award[an honor or prize for an act or service]Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award. away[not near]The old man came from far away, but his home is here now.11。
accept 【ək'sept】接受,收领,承担accident 【'æksidənt] 】 偶然的事;意外的事accuse 【[ə'kjuːz]】谴责;控告, 告发across 【ə'krɔs, ə'krɔ:s】横过;在…对面act 【ækt]】 行动;见效 n.行为activist 【'æktɪvɪst】 (政治活动的)积极分子actor 【'æktə】 男演员;演剧的人add 【æd】 添加,附加,掺加administration 【əd,mini'streiʃən】 行政管理,管理机关admit 【əd'mit】承认;准许…进入adult 【'ædʌlt, ə'dʌlt】成年人 adj.成年的advise 【əd'vaiz】忠告,劝告,建议affect 【ə'fekt, 'æfekt】影响;感动;假装afraid 【ə'freid】[表]害怕; [口]恐怕after 【ftə, 'æf】在..之后ad.在后again 【ə'ɡen, -'ɡein】又,再一次,此外against 【ə'ɡenst, ə'ɡeinst】倚在;逆,对着agency 【'eidʒənsi】 经办;代理;代理处aggression 【ə'ɡreʃən】侵略agriculture 【'ægrɪkʌltʃə】农业,农艺;农学aid 【eid】帮助(者);援助aim 【eim】瞄准;目的(在于)air force 【εə fɔs】.空军airplane 【'eəpleɪn】飞机airport 【'εəpɔ:t】.航空站;民航飞机场album 【æl bəm】粘贴簿;相册;文选alcohol 【'ælkəhɔl】 酒精,乙醇alive 【ə'laɪv】 活着的,有生命的ally 【'ælai, ə'lai】 .盟国,同盟者,伙伴alone 【ə'ləun】 (只作表语)单独的along 【ə'lɔŋ】 继续;一起 prep.沿although 【ɔl'ðəʊ】 .尽管,虽然ambassador 【æm'bæsədə】大使;特使,代表amend 【ə'mend】 修改,更正ammunition 【æmju'niʃən】 军火, 弹药among 【ə'mʌŋ】 在...之中,中间amount 【ə'maunt】 总数,数量 v.累计anarchy 【'ænəki】 无政府(状态);混乱ancestor 【'ænsestə】 祖宗,祖先ancient 【'einʃənt】 古代的;古老的anger 【'æŋɡə】 怒,愤怒 vt.使发怒anniversary【æni'və:səri】 周年纪念(日)announce 【ə'nauns】 宣告;宣布;发表apologize【ə'pɔlədʒaiz】道歉,谢罪,认错appeal 【ə'pi:l】请求;呼吁;上诉appear 【ə'pɪə】 出现;显得;好象appoint 【ə'pɔint】 任命,委任;约定approve 【ə'pruv】 赞成,称许;批准archeology 【,kɪ'lədʒɪ】 考古学area 【'eərɪə】 (区)域,面积,方面argue 【gju】 争论,争辩,辩论arms 【a:mz】 n武器arrest 【ə'rest】 逮捕 n.逮捕;停止arrive 【ə'raiv】 到达;来临;达到art 【a:t】 艺术;美术;艺术品artillery 【a:'tiləri】 炮兵部队ash 【æʃ】 .灰;灰烬,灰堆assist 【ə'sist】.援助,帮助;搀扶astronaut 【æstrənɔat】.宇宙航行员,宇航员astronomy 【ə'strɔnəmi】 天文学asylum 【ə'sailəm】 收容所;政治避难ate eat 的过去式atmosphere 【'ætmə,sfiə】 大气;空气;气氛attach 【ə'tætʃ】 附;使隶属;使依恋attempt 【ə'tempt】 v尝试,试图 n.企图attend 【ə'tend】 出席;照顾,护理automobile 【'ɔtəməbi】[美]汽车;机动车autumn 【'ɔtəm】 秋天;秋季average 【'ævəridʒ】 平均的 n.平均数avoid 【ə'vɔid】 避免;回避,躲开awake 【ə'weik】 醒来,醒悟 adj.醒的award 【ə'wɔ:d】 授予 n.奖品;判定away 【ə'wei】 去,远离,在远处back 【bæk】 (使)倒退,退后balance 【'bæləns】 使平衡;称 n.天平ball 【'bæl(ə)ns】球,球状物;舞会balloon 【bə'lu:n】气球,玩具气球ballot 【bælət】投票;抽签ban 【bæn】禁止;谴责bank 【bæŋk】 堤岸,河边;埂,垄bar 【ba:】酒吧间;条,杆;栅barrier 【'bæriə】栅栏,屏障;障碍base 【base】 基础;基地,根据地battle 【'bæt(ə)】 战役;斗争 vi.作战beat 【bi:t】 打,敲;打败beaten 【'bi:tn】 beat 的过去分词began 【bi'ɡæn】 begin 的过去式bell 【bel】 钟,铃,门铃;钟声belong 【bi'lɔŋ】 属于,归(某人)所有below 【bi'ləu】 在…下面(以下)betray [bi'trei】 .背叛;辜负;泄漏bill 【bil】 帐单 vt.给..开帐单biology 【bai'ɔlədʒi】 生物学;生态学bite 【bait】 .咬,叮,螫;剌穿blame 【bleim 责备;非难;挑剔blanket 【'blæŋkit】 毛毯,毯子,羊毛毯bleed 【bli:d】 出血,流血;泌脂blew 【blu:】 blow 的过去式blind 【blaind】 百叶窗;窗帘;遮帘block 【blɔk】 街区 vt.堵塞,拦阻blood 【blʌd]】 血;血统;气质;脾气blow 【bləu】吹;爆炸 n.打;打击blown 【bləun】 blow 的过去分词boat 【bəut】 小船;艇;小轮船body 【'bɔdi】 .物体;(液)体;实质boil 【bɔil】 煮沸bomb 【bɔm】 炸弹;突发事件bone 【bəun】 .骨头;尸骸;骨制品border 【'bɔ:də】 边缘;领地 vt.镶边born 【bɔ:n】 出生的,天生的borrow 【'bɔrəu】借,借用,借人both 【bəuθ】 两个(人)都bottle 【'bɔtl】 瓶子;酒;一瓶的量bottom 【'bɔtəm】 底,基础 a.底下的bought 【bɔ:t】 buy 的过去式(分词) boycott 【'bɔikɔt】 联合抵制brave 【breiv】 勇敢的 v.冒着break 【breɪk】 打破;损坏;破坏breathe 【briað】 呼吸;说出;低声说brief 【bri:f]】 简短的;短暂的bright 【braɪt】 色彩鲜艳的,明亮的broadcast 【'brɔ:dka:st】 广播,播音broke 【brəuk】 break 的过去式broken 【'brəukən】 adj.破碎的,毁坏了的brought 【brɔt】 bring 的过去式(分词)brown 【braun】 棕色的,咖啡色的budget 【bʌdʒit】 (做)预算;安排build 【bild】 建造;构成 n.构造building 【'bildiŋ】 建筑物,大楼;建筑built 【bilt】 build 的过去式(分词) bullet 【'bulit】 枪弹,子弹,弹丸burn 【bə:n】 燃烧,烧焦,烧伤burst 【bə:st】 破裂;爆炸vt.冲破bury 【'beri] 埋藏,掩蔽,埋葬bus 【bʌs】 总线,信息通路business 【'biznis】 事;商业;生意;企业cabinet 【'kæbinit】 橱,柜;内阁calm 【ka:lm】 .(使)平静下来camp 【kæmp】 .帐篷,野营 n.宿营campaign 【kæm'pein】 战役;行动 vi.从军cancel 【'kænsəl】 取消,撤消;删去cancer 【'kænsə】 癌,癌症,肿瘤candidate 【'kændideit】 .候选人;参加考试者capital 【'kæpitəl】 资本,资金;首都capitalism 【'kæpitəlizəm】 资本主义capture 【'kæptʃə】 捕获;俘获;夺取Carry 【'kæri】 携带;运载;传送case (court) 【keis】 箱(子),盒(子),套case (medical) 【keis】 病例caught 【kɔ:t】 catch的过去式(分词) ceasefire 【sisfaɪɚ】 停火;停战celebrate 【'selibreit】 庆祝;歌颂,赞美ceremony 【'seriməuni】 典礼,仪式;礼节chairman 【'tʃεəmən】 主席;议长,会长champion 【['tʃæmpiən】 冠军,拥护者,勇士chance 【tʃa:ns】 机会,机遇;可能性change 【tʃeindʒ】 兑换charge 【tʃɑ:dʒ]】 索价;控告 n.费用chase 【tʃeis】 .追逐;追赶;寻觅cheat 【tʃi:t】 骗子 vt.骗 vi.欺诈cheer 【tʃiə】(使)振奋;高兴chemicals 【'kemikəl】 化学物质,化学制品chemistry 【'kemistri】化学chief 【tʃi:f】 主要的,为首的circle 【'sə:kl]】 圆,圈,循环,周期citizen 【sitizən】 公民;市民,居民civil 【'sivəl】公民权利civilian 【sɪ'vɪlj(ə)n】 平民 a.平民的claim 【kleim】 (据权利提出的)要求clash 【klæʃ】 碰撞声;抵触,冲突clean 【kli:n】 擦干净,把..弄干净clear 【kliə】清除clergy 【'klə:dʒi】 .牧师;教士climate 【'klaimit】 .气候;特殊气候地带climb 【klaɪm】攀登,爬 vt.爬cloth 【klɔθ】 衣料;布块;桌布clothes 【kləuðz】衣服,服装;被褥cloud 【klaud】云;一缕v.遮住;诽谤coal 【kəul】 煤,煤块coalition 【kəuə'liʃən】 .同盟;结合体;结合;联合coast 【kəust】 海岸,海滨(地区)colony 【'kɔləni】 菌落,群体;殖民地combine 【kəm'bain】 (使)结合;联合企业command 【kə'mɑ:nd】 指挥;控制;统率comment 【'kɔment】 评论;评注;注意committee 【kə'miti】 委员会;委员会的委员common 【'kɔmən】 普通的;一般的communicate 【kə'mju:nikeit】通讯;传达;传播community 【kə'mju:niti】 团体,共同体,群体compete 【kəm'pi:t】 比赛;竞争;对抗complex 【'kɔmpleks】 复杂的 n.综合企业compromise 【'kɔmprəmaiz】 妥协,和解concern 【kən'sə:n】关心 v.涉及,有关系condemn 【kən'dem】 谴责,指责;判刑conference 【'kɒnf(ə)r(ə)ns】 讨论(会);会谈confirm 【kən'fə:m】 证实,使...更坚定conflict 【kən'flikt, 'kɔnflikt】 争论;冲突;斗争congratulate 【kən'ɡrætʃu,leit】 祝贺,向…道喜Congress 【'kɔŋɡres, kən'ɡres】 大会;国会,议会conservative 【kən'sə:vətiv】 有保存力的,防腐的constitution 【kanstɪ'tjuaʃ(ə)n】 章程;体质;构造contain 【kən'teɪn】 .包含,容纳;等于container 【kən'teinə】 .容器;集装箱continent 【'kɔntinənt]】 节制的 n.大陆convention 【kən'venʃən】 公约,(换俘等)协定cook 【kuk】 烹调,煮,烧cool 【ku:l】 (使)凉快,冷却cooperate [kəu'ɔpəreit】 合作,协作;配合corn 【kɔ:n】 谷物;(英)小麦cost 【kɔst】 值(多少钱) n.成本cotton 【'kɔtən】 棉花,棉布,棉纱count 【kaunt】 计算 vi.数,计数court 【kɔ:t】法院,法庭;庭院cover 【'kʌvə】 覆盖 n.盖子,罩子cowcrash 【kræʃ】 碰撞,坠落 n.碰撞creature【'kri:tʃə】 创造物;生物;动物credit 【'kredit】 荣誉;信任 vt.相信crew 【kru:】 (飞机等的)全体人员crime 【kraim】 罪,罪行;犯罪criminal 【'kriminəl】 犯人,罪犯,刑事犯crisis 【kraisis】 转折点;骤变;危机criticize 【'krɪtɪ,saɪz】 .批评;评论;非难crops 【krɔp】 农作物,庄稼;一熟cross 【kras】 十字架 vt.&vi.穿过crowd 【kraʊd】 人群 vi.拥挤 vt.挤crush 【krʌʃ】 压碎,碾碎;镇压culture 【'kʌltʃə】 文化,文明;教养cure 【kjuə】医治;消除 n.治愈curfew 【'kə:fju】 宵禁custom 【'kʌstəm】 常规的,惯例 n.用户customs 【'kʌstəmz】 海关的;定做的(衣)cut 【kʌt】 .割,切,削减,切断dam 【dæm】 水坝,水堤;障碍物damage 【'dæmidʒ】 损害,毁坏 n.损害dance 【dans】 跳舞 n.舞蹈;舞会danger 【'deindʒə】 n 危险;危险事物deaf 【def】 聋的;不愿听的deal 【dial】 买卖;待遇 vt.给予debate 【di'beit】 争论;辩论debt 【det]】 债(务), 借款, 欠款declare 【di'klεə】 断言;声明;表明decrease 【di'kri:s】 减少,降低,缩短deep 【dip】 深深的 ad.深深地defeat 【di'fi:t】 战胜, 击败 n.失败defend 【di'fend】 保卫;防御;辩护deficit 【'defisit】 .缺乏, 赤字, 亏空define 【di'fain】 下定义,界定,规定degree 【di'ɡri:】 度数;学位;程度delegate 【'deliɡət】 代表,委员,特派员demand 【di'mɑ:nd】 要求;需要;询问democracy 【di'mɔkrəsi】 民主,民主政体demonstrate 【'demənstreit】 说明;论证;表露denounce 【di'nauns】 谴责,声讨;告发depend 【dɪ'pend】 随...而定,取决于deplore 【di'plɔ:】 哀悼, 悲叹deploy 【di:'plɔi】 散开;布置depression 【di'preʃən】 沮丧;不景气,萧条desert 【'dezət】 沙漠 vt.离弃;擅离desire 【di'zaiə】 相望;要求 n.愿望destroy 【di'strɔi】 破坏;消灭;打破detail 【'di:teil】 细节;枝节;零件develop 【di'veləp】 发展;形成;开发dictator 【dik'teitə】 独裁者,专政者diet 【'daiət】 饮食,食物dig 【diɡ】 挖掘,采掘,探究dinner 【'dinə】 正餐(午饭或晚饭) diplomat 【'dipləmæt】外交官;善交际的人direct 【di'rekt】 支配,指挥,对准direction 【di'rekʃən】 方向;方面;指导dirt 【də:t】 尘,土;污物,污垢disarm 【,dis'a:m】 解除武装;裁军discover 【dis'kʌvə】 发现,看出;暴露discuss 【dis'kʌs】 讨论,谈论;论述disease 【di'zi:z】 疾病,弊病,变质dismiss 【dɪs'mɪs】 解散;下课;解雇dispute 【dɪ'spjut;】 争论,争执 n.争论dissident 【'disidənt】 意见不同;异议distance 【['distəns】 距离;远景;时间间隔dive 【'di:vei】 跳(潜)水;俯冲divide 【dɪ'vaɪd】 划分;使不合;[数]除doctor 【dɔktə】 医生;博士 vt.医治dog 【dag】 狗,犬,犬科动物door 【dɔ/dor】 .门; (一)家;途径down 【daun】 沿着;沿…而下drank 【dræŋk】 drink 的过去式drew 【dru】 draw 的过去式drive 【draiv】 驱;驾驶n.开车;运动driven 【drivən】 drive 的过去分词drop 【drɔp】 掉下;例下,坐下drove drəuv】 drive 的过去式drown 【draun】 溺死;淹死;淹没drug 【drʌɡ】 药[毒]品v.(使)吸毒drunk 【drʌŋk】 a.(常作表语)醉的dry 【draɪ】干的;枯燥的 v.使干dug 【dʌɡ】 dig 的过去式(分词)during 【'djuəriŋ】.在...的期间dust 【dʌst】 尘土,粉末 v.掸土duty 【'dju:ti】 义务;责任;税;职务early 【'ə:li】 早 a.早的,早期的earn 【ə:n】 挣得,博得,赢得earth 【ə:θ】 土;泥;地球;大地earthquake 【'ə:θkweik】 地震;大震荡ease 【i:z】 安逸,熟练 vt.放松east 【i:st】 东,东方 adj.东方的eat 【i:t】 吃;腐蚀;蛀坏;喝汤eaten 【'i:tən】 eat 的过去分词ecology 【i:'kɔlədʒi】 生态学;个体生态学economy 【i'kɔnəmi】 经济;节约,节省edge 【edʒ】 边缘;刀刃 v.使锐利education 【edju:'keiʃən】教育;训导;教育学effect 【ɪ'fekt]】 后果,效力 v.导致effort 【'efət】 努力;成果;工作计划either 【'aiðə,】 推选;决定 a.选出electricity 【ilek'trisəti]】 电,电学;电流embassy 【'embəsi】 大使馆;大使的职务emergency 【i'mə:dʒənsi】 紧急情况,突然事件emotion 【i'məuʃən】 感情;情绪;激动employ 【im'plɔi】 雇用,使用 n.使用empty 【'empti】 空虚的vt.弄空;腾空enemy 【'enimi】敌人;危害 a.敌人的energy 【'enədʒ】精力,活力,能量enforce 【in'fɔ:s]】 实施,执行;强制engine 【'endʒin】 发动机,引擎;机车engineer 【endʒi'niə】 工程师;火车司机enjoy 【in'dʒɔi】 喜欢;享受...乐趣enter 【entə】走进,进入;参加environment 【in'vai ə r ə n m ə n t】 环境,外界;围绕equal 【'i:kwəl】 .等于,相等 n.等号equipment【i'kwipmənt】 装备,设备,配备escape 【i'skeip】 逃跑;逸出 n.逃跑especially 【i'speʃəli】 特别,尤其,格外establish 【i'stæbliʃ】 建立,设立;确立estimate 【'estimeit】 估计,评价 n.估计ethnic 【'eθnik】 种族的;人种的evaporate 【ɪ'væpəreɪt】 使脱水vi.发散蒸气even 【'i:vən】 甚至;甚至更,还event 【i'vent】 事件,大事;事变evidence 【'evidəns】 根据;证据,证人evil 【'i:vəl】 邪恶;祸害 a.坏的exact 【iɡ'zækt】 .确切的;准确的examine 【iɡ'zæmin】 检查,细看,考试example 【iɡ'za:mpl】 例子,实例;模范excellent 【'eksələnt]】 极好的,优秀的except 【ik'sept】 除...之外,除非exchange 【iks'tʃeindʒ】 .交换;交流 n.交换excuse 【ɪk'skju】 .原谅;免除 n.借口execute 【'eksikju:t】 执行;表演;演奏exercise 【'eksəsaiz】 .锻炼,训练 vi.练习exile 【'eɡzail】 放逐,充军,流亡exist 【iɡ'zist】 存在;生存,生活expand 【ik'spænd】 张开;膨胀;扩大expect 【ik'spekt】 期望;予期;料想expel 【ik'spel】 .驱逐,开除;排出experience 【[ik'spiəriəns】 经验 vt.经历, 体验experiment 【ik'speriment】 .&vi做试验;进行实验expert 【'ekspə:t】 .专家 a.熟练的explain 【ik'splein】 .解释;说明;辩解explode 【ik'spləud】 爆炸;发作;驳倒explore 【ik'splɔ:】 .勘探;探索;探查export 【ik'spɔ:t】 .输出,出口;运走express 【ik'spres】 .表示 n.快车,快递extend 【ik'stend】 使)伸长; (使)扩展extra 【'ekstrə】 附加物;额外的人手extreme 【ik'stri:m】 .极度的,极端的extremist 【ik'stri:mist】 极端主义者face 【feis】 n.脸,正面 v.面对fact 【fækt】 事实;实际,实情factory 【'fæktəri】 工厂,制造厂fail 【feil】 失败,不及格,不能fair 【fεə】 市集;庙会;展览会fall 【fɔ:l】 落下;跌倒;陷落fallen 【'fɔ:lən】 fall 的过去分词false 【fɔ:ls】.不真实的;伪造的family 【fæmɪlɪ】 家,家庭;家族Famous 【'feɪməs】 著名的,出名的far 【fa:】 .远的 ad.远,遥远farm 【fa:m】 .农场,农庄;饲养场fast 【fa:st】 快的;偏快的 ad.快fat 【fæt]】 脂肪 adj.肥胖的father 【'fa:ðə】 父亲;神父;创始人fear 【fiə】 害怕,恐惧federal 【fedərəl】 .联盟的;联邦的feed 【fi:d】 馈给,(打印机)进纸feel 【fil】 触;感觉 vi.有感觉fell 【fel]】 vt.砍倒(树等);砍伐felt 【felt】 feel 的过去式(分词)female 【'fi:meil】 .雌性的动物;女子fence 【fens]】 .围栏 v.击剑;搪塞fertile 【'fə:tail】 肥沃的;有繁殖力的few 【fju:】 少数的 n.很少数field 【'fi:ld】 田野;范围 a.野外fierce 【fiəs】 凶猛的,猛烈的fight 【faɪt】 .打仗,战斗,作斗争fill 【fil】 装满,盛满;占满film 【film】 电影;胶卷 v.拍电影final 【'fainl】 .最后的;决定性的financial 【fai'nænʃəl】 金融的,财政的find 【faind】 找到;发觉 n.发现fine 【fain】 好的;天气晴朗的finish 【fɪnɪʃ】 完成,结束 n.结束fire 【'faiə】 火焰 vt.燃烧;射击fireworks 【'faiəwə:ks】 [pl.]爆竹, 焰火firm 【'fə:m】 稳固的,不易改变的first 【fə:st】 第一的 adv.首先fish 【fiʃ】 鱼;鱼肉 vi.钓鱼fit 【'fit】 适合的;能胜任的fix fiks使固定,注视;牢记flag 【flæg】 旗子flat 【flæt】 一套房间;单元住宅flee 【fli:】 逃走, 逃离, 逃避flew 【flu: 】 fly 的过去式float 【fləut】 漂浮物;浮标,木筏flood 【flʌd】 水灾 v.淹没;充满floor 【flʌd】 (房间、门廊等)地面flow 【fləu】 v. to move like a liquid vi.,n.流,流动,流畅flower 【'flauə】花,花卉;开花flown 【fləun】 fly 的过去分词fluid 【'flu(:)id】 液体 adj.流动的fly 【flai】 放(风筝,飞机模型)fog 【fɔɡ】 .雾;烟雾,尘雾follow 【'fɔləu】 .跟随;(时间等)接着food 【fu:d】 食物,食品,养料fool 【fu:l】 蠢人,傻子 vt.欺骗foot 【fut】 脚;最下部;英尺force 【fɔ:s】 .力量 vt.强迫;勒索foreign 【'fɔrin】 .外国的,对外的forest 【'fɔrist】 森林;森林地带forget 【fə'gt]】 忘记,疏忽,没想到forgive 【fə'ɡiv】 原谅,饶恕,宽恕forgot 【fə'ɡɔt】 forget 的过去式forgotten 【fə'ɡɔtn】 forget 的过去分词form 【fɔ:m】 形式;形状 vt.形成former 【'fɔ:mə】 从前的,前任的forward 【'fɔ:wəd】 向前,将来vt.转递fought 【fɔ:t】 fight 的过去式[分词] free 【fri:】 自由的;免于vt.释放freedom 【'fri:dəm】 自由;直率;放肆freeze 【fri:z】 冻;结冻vt.使结冰fresh 【freʃ】 (水)淡的;新鲜的friend 【frend】 朋友;支持者, 同伴frighten 【'fraitən】 使害怕,使惊骇fruit 【fru:t】 水果;果实 v.结果实fuel 【'fjuəl】 燃料 vt.给…加燃料full 【ful]】 全(的),满fun 【fʌn】 有趣的事;玩笑;娱乐funeral 【'fju:nərəl】 葬礼,丧礼,丧葬future 【'fju:tʃə】 将来,未来;前途gas 【ɡæs】 煤气;气油;天然气gather 【'ɡæðə】 聚集;集合vt.收集gave 【ɡeiv】 give 的过去式general 【'dʒenərəl】总的;一般的n.将军gentle 【'dʒentl】 柔和的,轻柔的gift 【ɡift】 礼物;才能 vt.给予glass 【ɡla:s】 玻璃;眼镜;望远镜goal 【ɡəul】 (足球)球门;目标god 【gɑd】 上帝;造物主;偶像gold 【ɡəuld】 金;钱财 a.金制的gone 【ɡɔn】 vi.(go的过去分词) good 【ɡud】 好的 n.利益;好处goods 【ɡudz】 货物,商品,动产govern 【'ɡʌvən】 统治,治理;支配government 【'ɡʌvənmənt】 政府;治理;政治grain 【ɡrein】 谷物,颗粒,一点点granddaughter 【'ɡræn,dɔ:tə】孙女,外孙女grandfather 【'ɡrænd,fɑ:ðə】(外)祖父;祖先grandmother 【'ɡrænd,mʌðə】 祖母,外祖母grandson 【ɡrændsʌn】 孙子,外孙子grass 【ɡrɑ:s】 草地;草原;牧场gray 【grei】 灰色的 n.灰色great 【ɡreit】 伟大的;很大的green 【ɡri:n]】 绿的,没有经验的grew 【ɡru】 grow 的过去式grind 【ɡraind】 碾碎,磨快,折磨ground 【ɡraund】 地面;根据;基础group 【ɡru:p】 .群,团体v.归类,集合grow 【ɡrəu】 生长;种植;渐渐变得grown 【ɡrəun】 grow 的过去分词guarantee 【ɡærən'ti:】 保证;担保 vt.允诺guerrilla 【ɡə'rilə】 游击队;游击战guide 【ɡaid】 导游者 vt.给…导游guilty 【'ɡilti】 .有罪的,内疚的half 【ha:f】 半;一半;半个halt 【hɔ:lt】 停止;立定 n.停住hang 【hæŋ】 笼罩(与over连用)Hard 【ha:d】 努力地,艰苦地;硬harm 【ha:m】伤害,损害 vt.损害harvest 【hæt】 收获(物);收割hat 【hæt】 帽子(一般指带边的)hate 【heit】 憎恨;不愿,不喜欢head 【hed】 用头顶(球)vi.出发headquarters 【hed'kwɔ:təz】 总部(署), 司令部heal 【hi:l】 治愈 v.i.痊愈health 【helθ】 健康;健康状况;卫生hear 【hiə】 听见;审讯;听说heard 【hə:d】 hear 的过去式(分词) heat 【hi:t】 热;激烈 v.(使)变热heavy 【'hevi】重的;大的;充满的held 【held】 hold 的过去式(分词) helicopter 【'helikɔptə】 直升飞机help 【help】 .帮助;援助 n.帮手here 【hiə】 这里;此刻, 这时hero 【hiərəu】 男主角;英雄;勇士hid 【hid】 hide 的过去式(分词)hidden 【'hidən】 a.隐藏的,秘密的hide 【haɪd】 把…藏起来;隐瞒high 【hai】 高的;高级的 ad.高hijack 【'haidʒæk】 动持,劫机hill 【hil】 小山,山岗;丘陵history 【'histəri】 .历史;历史学;经历hit 【hit】 轰动一时的人(或事)hold 【həuld】 怀有,持有(见解等)hole 【həul】 洞;孔眼,裂开处holiday 【'halɪdeɪ】假日,节日;假期holy 【'həuli】 神圣的,圣洁的honest 【'anɪst】 诚实的,正直的honor 【'ɔnə】 荣誉,名誉 v.尊敬horrible 【'hɔrəbl】 可怕的;极讨厌的horse 【hɔas】 马; [体育]木马hospital 【'hɔspitəl】 .医院,兽医院hostage 【'hɔstidʒ】 人质,抵押品hostile 【'hɔstail,】 有敌意的,不友好的hot 【hɔt】 热的;刺激的;辣的however 【hau'evə】 然而,可是;仍然huge 【hju:dʒ】 庞大的,巨大的humor 【'hju:mə】 .幽默(感),心情hunger 【'hʌŋɡə】 .饿,饥饿;渴望hunt 【hʌnt】 追猎;追赶 vi.打猎hurry 【'hʌri】 仓促, 急迫 v.催促hurt 【hə:t】 使受伤,使痛,伤害husband 【'hʌzbənd】 丈夫idea 【ai'diə】 主意, 念头, 想法identify 【ai'dentifai】 认出,识别,鉴定illegal 【i'li:gəl】 不合法的,非法的imagine 【i'mædʒin】 想象,设想;料想immediate 【i'mi:diət】 立即的,最近的import 【im'pɔ:t】 进口,引进 n.进口货important 【im'pɔ:tənt】 重要的;有势力的improve 【im'pru:v]】改进, 改善;增进incident 【'insidənt】 小事件;插曲;事变incite 【in'sait】 引起;激动;煽动increase 【in'kri:s】 增加 n.增加;增大independent 【indi'pendənt】 独立的,不受约束的individual 【indi'vidjuə】 个别的;单个的industry 【'indəstri】 工业,产业;勤劳infect 【in'fekt】传染;使受影响inflation 【in'fleiʃən】 通货膨胀,物价飞涨influence 【'influəns】 影响;势力 vt.影响inform 【in'fɔ:m】 告诉,通知,报告information 【infə'meiʃən】 通知;情报;信息inject 【in'dʒek】 注射;注满;喷射injure 【'indʒə】伤害,损害,损伤innocent 【inəsənt】 清白的,幼稚的insane 【in'sein】 ad. mentally sick a.患神经病的;疯狂的insect 【'ɪnsekt】 虫,昆虫inspect 【ɪn'spekt】 检查,审查;检阅instead 【in'sted】 代替,顶替;反而instrument 【'instrumənt】 仪器;工具;乐器insult 【in'sʌlt】 侮辱,凌辱intelligence 【in'telidʒəns】 智力;理解力;情报intelligent 【in'telidʒent】 聪明的,明智的intense 【in'tens】 强烈的,极度的interest 【'intrist】 使发生兴趣 n.兴趣interfere 【,intə'fiə】 干涉,干预;妨碍international 【intə'næʃənəl】 .国际的,世界(性)的intervene 【intə'vi:n】 干涉,干预;播进invade 【in'veid】 侵入;侵略;侵犯invent 【in'vent】 发明,创造;捏造invest 【in'vest】 .对...投资investigate 【in'vestiɡeit】 调查,调查研究invite 【in'vait】 邀请,聘请;招待involve 【in'vɔlv】 卷缠;包括;使专注iron 【'aiən】 铁;烙铁 vt.烫(衣)island 【'ailənd】 岛,孤立地区issue 【'iʃju:, 】问题;发行 vt.发行jail 【dʒeil】 .监狱;监禁jewel 【'dʒu:əl】 宝石 vt.镶以宝石join 【dʒɔin】 连接,并(运算)joint 【dʒɔint】 .接合(处) a.连接的joke 【dʒəuk】 笑话;玩笑vi.开玩笑judge 【dʒʌdʒ】 法官,裁判 v.审判jump 【dʒʌmp】 .跳;暴涨 vt.跳过jury 【'dʒuəri】 陪审团;评判委员会kick 【kik】 踢 n.快感;后座力kidnap 【kidnæp】 杀死;扼杀;消磨knew 【nju:】 know 的过去式knife 【naif】 小刀,刀,餐刀knowledge【'nɔlidʒ】 知识,学识;知道known 【nəun】 know 过去分词labor 【'leibə】 分娩;劳动 vi.工作laboratory【lə'bɔrətəri】 实验室;研究室(所) lack 【læk】缺乏,没有laid 【leid】 lay 的过去式(分词)lain 【lein 】 lie 的过去分词lake 【leik】 湖泊,湖水land 【lænd】 陆地;土地 vi.上岸launch 【lɔ:ntʃ】 .发射;发动(战争等)lay 【lei】 .放;安排;铺设;覆盖lead 【li:d】 引导,领先,率领leak 【li:k】 漏;泄露 n.漏洞learnt 【lə:nt】 learn 的过去式(分词)led 【li:v】 lead 的过去式(分词)left 【[left】 左边;左 adj.左边的legal 【'li:ɡəl】 法律(上)的;合法的legislature 【'ledʒisleitʃə】 立法机关lend 【lend】 借给,出借 vi.贷款lent 【lent】 lend 的过去式(分词)letter 【'letə】 字母;信;证书;文字level 【evəl】 标准 vt.使成水平liberal 【'libərəl】 心胸宽大的;慷慨的lie 【lai】说谎,欺骗 n.谎话life 【laif】 .生命;一生;寿命lift 【lift】 提起,提高 n.电梯light 【'lait】点燃;照亮vi.点着lightning 【'laitniŋ】 .闪电,闪电放电like 【laik】 .喜欢n.同样的人(物)limit 【'limit】 .界限 vt.限制;限定line 【lain】 线;生产线;排,行link 【liŋk】 环;联系人 vt.连接liquid 【'likwid】 液体 adj.液体的list 【list】 名单 vt.列表;编目literature 【litərətʃə】 文学;文献;著作live 【lʌv】 居住,生存 adj.活的load 【ləud】 负载,负担 v.装载loan 【ləun】 .贷款;暂借 vt.借出lonely 【'ləunli】 孤独的;寂寞的lose 【lu:z】失去;迷失;输掉lost 【lɔst,】lose过去式 a.失去的loud 【laud】 大声地(的)loyal 【'lɔiəl】 忠诚的,忠贞的machine 【mə'ʃi:n】 机器 vt.机器制造magazine 【mæɡə'zi:n】 杂志, 期刊;仓库major 【meidʒə】 主要的,多数的majority 【mə'dʒɔriti 多数;大多数make 【meik】 (产品)来源 vt.制造manufacture 【mænju'fæktʃə】 制造 n.制造;产品many 【meni】 许多的 pron.许多march 【ma:tʃ】 行进;行程 v.行进mark 【ma:k】 斑点;记号 vt.标明market 【'ma:kit】 市场;销售 v.做买卖marry 【'mæri】 娶,嫁,为...主婚mass 【mæs】 (聚成一体的)团,块mate 【meit】有经验的;老练的material 【mə'tiəriəl】 .材料;素材a.物质的mathematics 【mæθə'mætiks】 数学matter mætə】事情;物质 vi.要紧may 【mei】 .可能;可以,祝mayor 【'mεə】 市长;镇长meal 【mi:l】 (一)餐,(一顿)饭食mean 【mi:n】 打算;低劣的;中等的meant 【ment】 mean 的过去式(分词) measure 【meʒə】 .量度;范围 vt.测量meat 【mi:t】 (猪、牛、羊等的)肉media 【'mi:diə】 (新闻,传播)媒介medicine 【medisin】 医学;内科;药剂meet 【mi:t】 遇到;会见;满足;符合melt 【melt】.融化;融合 n.熔解member 【'membə】 成员,会员,社员memorial【mi'mɔ:riəl, -'məu-】纪念的,追悼的memory 【'meməri】 记忆力;回忆;纪念mental 【'mentəl】 精神的;脑力的mercy 【'mə:si】 怜悯;宽恕;仁慈message 【mesidʒ】 信息,消息;启示met 【met】 meet 的过去和过去分词metal 【'metəl】 金属 vt.用金属包method 【'meθəd】 方法,办法;教学法microscope 【'maikrəskəup】 显微镜middle 【'midl】 .中间的;中级的militant 【'militənt】 战斗性的,好斗的military 【'militəri】 军事的,好斗的milk 【milk】 乳,牛奶 vt.挤(奶)mind 【maind】 介意 vt.注意,当心mine 【main】 我的n.矿藏v.开矿mineral 【minərəl】 矿物 adj.矿物的minister 【'ministə】 部长;大臣 v.伺候minor 【'mainə】 a.较小的 n.未成年者minority 【mai'nɔrəti,】少数(民族);未成年minute 【minit】 分;备忘录 a.微小的miss 【mis】 惦记,想念;错过missile 【'misail】 n发射物;导弹missing 【'misiŋ】 丢失的,缺少的mistake 【mi'steik】 错误 vi.误解,弄错mix 【miks】 掺和;混淆 n.迷惑mob 【mɔb】 暴民,乌合之众model 【mɔdəl】 模型;模式;模特儿moderate 【'mɔdərət】 适度的n.温和主义者modern 【'mɔdən】 近代的;现代的month 【mʌnθ】 月份;一个月的时间moon 【mu:n】 月球,月亮;卫星moral 【'mɔrəl】 道德的;合乎道德的mother 【mʌðə】 母亲;根源 vt.产生motion 【məuʃən】 手势 vt....打手势mountain 【mauntin】 高山;山脉;山状物mourn 【mɔ:n】 悲伤;哀悼;悲哀地说move 【mu:v】 移动;感动 n.动movement 【'mu:vmənt】 动作,活动;移动movie 【'mu:vi】 n.影片,电影(院) murder 【'mə:də】 谋杀;屠杀 v.谋杀mystery 【'mistəri】 神秘小说,侦探小说narrow 【'nærəu】 使缩小;变狭,收缩nation 【'neiʃən】 国家,国民,民族native 【neitiv】 本国的,出生地的natural 【'nætʃərəl】 .自然界的,天然的nature 【'neitʃə】 大自然;本性;性质navy 【'neivi】 海军negotiate 【ni'ɡəuʃieit】 v谈判,交涉,议定neither 【'naiðə】 (两者)都不neutral 【'nju:trəl】 中立的,中和的nominate 【'nɔmineit】 提名,推荐;任命noon 【noon】 正午;最高点;全盛期normal 【'nɔ:məl】正常的,合乎规范的north 【nɔ:θ】 北;北方(的)note 【nəut】 纸币,备忘录,记录nothing 【'nʌθiŋ】 没有东西 adv.毫不nowhere 【'nəuhwεə】 .任何地方都不nuclear 【'nju:kliə】 原子核的;核心的obey 【əu'bei】 vt.服从,执行 vi.听话object 【'ɔbdʒikt】 .物体,目的 v.反对observe 【əb'zə:v】 .观察,观测;遵守occupy 【'ɔkjupai】 .占领;担任;使从事ocean 【'əuʃən] 】 .海洋,无限,无边of 【ɔv】 (表示领属等)off 【ɔ:f】 在隔一距离的地方offensive 【ə'fensiv】 冒犯的,攻击的offer 【'ɔfɚ】提供;提出 n.提供officer 【'ɔfisə,】 官员;办事员;军官official 【ə'fiʃəl】 官方的,'正式的operate 【'ɔpəreit】 (使)运转;操作;经营opinion 【ə'pinjən】 意见,看法,主张oppose 【ə'pəuz】 反抗;使对立;使对抗opposite 【'ɔpəzit,】 对面的;相对的oppress 【ə'pres】 压迫,压制;压抑or 【ɔ:, ə】 c或者,即,否则orbit 【'ɔ:bit】 n.运行轨道 vt.环绕order 【'ɔ:də】 次序;整齐 vt.命令organize 【'ɔ:ɡənaiz】 组织 vi.组织起来oust 【aust】 出,在外;现出来over 【əuvə】 在那边;在另一边overthrow 【əuvə'θrəu】 推翻 n.推翻,瓦解owe 【əu】欠债;应把...归功于own 【əun】 自己的 vt.有,拥有paid 【peid】 pay 的过去式(分词) pain 【pein】 疼痛,悲痛 v.作痛paint 【peint】 (用油漆)修饰n涂料pan 【pæn】 平底锅 v.烧(菜)paper 【peipə】 纸;官方文件;文章parachute 【'pærə,ʃu:t】 降落伞 v.伞投;跳伞parade 【pə'reid】 游行;检阅 vi.游行pardon 【'pɑ:dn】 原谅;宽恕;对不起parent 【'pεərənt】 父亲,母亲,双亲parliament 【'pa:ləmənt】议会;国会part 【pa:t】 一部分;零件;本份party 【'pa:ti】 (娱乐性)聚会;晚会pass 【pa:s】 通过 n.经过;通行证passenger【'pæsindʒə】 乘客,旅客;过路人passport 【'pa:spɔ:t】 护照,通行证,执照past 【pa:st,】 (超)过;经过path 【pa:θ】 小路,人行道,跑道patient 【'peiʃənt】 病人 adj.有耐心的pay 【pei】 付款;给…报酬peace 【pi:s】 和平;和睦;平静percent 【pə'sent】 百分率;百分之几perfect 【'pə:fikt】 完美无缺的,极好的perform 【pə'fɔ:m】 履行;表演 vi.行动period 【'pɪrɪəd】 .时期;时代; (周)期permanent【'pə:mənənt】 永久性的,持久的permit 【pə'mit】 许可 n.执照;许可证person 【'pə:sən】 本人;风度;[语]人称physics 【'fiziks】 身体的,物质的picture 【'piktʃə】 .图片 vt.描写;想象piece 【pi:s】 (文艺作品的)篇,首pilot 【pailət】 领航员;飞行员pipe 【paip】 管子,导管,输送管place 【pleis】 .放置,排列 n.地方plan 【plæn】 计划,平面图 v.打算planet 【'plænit】 行星plant 【pla:nt】 植物;工厂 vt.栽种plastic 【'plæstik】 塑料 adj.可塑的play 【plei】 玩;打(球);下(棋) please 【pli:z】 使高兴,请vi.满意plenty 【'plenti】 充足的;相当多的plot 【plɔt]】 阴谋,情节 v.密谋poem 【'pəuim】诗,韵文;诗体文point 【pɔint】 点;要点;细目;分poison 【pɔizən】 毒物v.毒害a.有毒的police 【pə'li:s】警察;警务人员policy 【pɔlisi】 政策,方针,保险单politics 【pɔlitiks】 .政治,政治学;政纲pollute 【pə'lut】 .弄脏,污染,沾污poor 【puə,】 贫穷的;可怜的popular 【'pɔpjulə】 流行的;受欢迎的population 【pɔpju'leiʃən】 人口;全体居民;聚居port 【pɔ:t, 】 (船、飞机的)左舷position 【pə'zɪʃ(ə)n】 位置 vt.给...定位possess 【pə'zes】 占用,拥有(财产)Cpossible 【'pɔsəb】 a可能的;可能存在的postpone 【pəust'pəun】 延迟;搁置;延缓发作pour 【pɔ:】 倒,注,灌 vi.流出power 【pauə】 能力;力量;权力praise 【praise】 赞扬,赞美 vi.赞扬pray 【prei】 请求;祈祷pregnant 【'preɡnənt】 怀孕的;意义深长的present 【'prezənt】现在,目前 vt.介绍president【prezidənt】 总统,总经理,校长press 【pres】 紧迫 n.压;新闻报道pressure 【preʃə】 压力;压力;压,按prevent 【pri'vent,】 预防,防止;阻止price 【prais】 价格,代价 v.定价prison 【'prizən】 监狱(禁);拘留所private 【praivit】 私立的,私人的prize 【praiz】 奖赏,奖金 vt.珍视probably 【prɔbəbl】可能,大概,或许problem 【prɔbləm】 问题;习题,问题process 【'prəuses】过程;制作法;工序produce 【prəu'dju:s】 生产,出产,制造product 【prɔdəkt】 产品,产物;(乘)积profession 【prəu'feʃən】职业,专业,表白professor【prəu'fesə】教授;宣称者;声明者profit 【'prɔfit】 益处;利润 vi.得益program 【'prəuɡræm】节目单;大纲;程序progress 【'prəuɡres】 前进;发展 vi.进步project 【'prɔdʒekt】 伸出propaganda 【prɔpə'ɡændə】 n宣传(机构);传播property 【'prɔpəti】 财产;地产;所有物propose 【prəu'pəuz】 提出,提议;推荐protect 【prəu'tekt】 保护,保卫,警戒protest 【prəu'test, 'prəu】 抗议;主张 n.抗议书prove 【pru:v】 证明;考验;检验provide 【prəu'vaid】 提供;装备,供给public 【pʌblik】 公共的,公众的publication 【pʌbli'keiʃən】 公布;出版;出版物publish 【'pʌbliʃ】 公布;发表;出版pump 【pʌmp】 泵 v.(用抽水机)抽punish 【pʌmp】 (惩)罚;痛击;折磨purchase 【'pə:tʃəs】买,购买 vt.买pure 【pjuə】纯洁的,纯净的purpose 【'pə:pəs】 目的,用途 vt.打算push 【puʃ】 推,按,压,进(栈)put 【put】 .放;移动;使穿过;写quality 【'kwɔləti】 质(量);品质;特性race 【reis】 n.铁路 vi.由铁路运输radar 【[reidə】 雷达,无线电探测器radiation【[,reidi'eiʃən】 放射,发射;辐射能radio 【reidiəu】 收音机v.无线电传送raid 【reid】 袭击;突然搜查railroad 【'reilrəud】 铁路? 2 不公平地催促(某人) raise 【reiz】 举起;养育 n.加薪rare 【rεə】 稀有的;珍贵的rate 【reit】 比率;速率;等级reach 【ri:tʃ】 抵达;伸出vi.达到react 【ri'ækt】 反应,起反应,反抗realistic 【riə'listik】 现实的;现实主义的reason 【'ri:zən】 理由;理性 vi.推理reasonable【'ri:zənəbl】 合情合理的;公道的rebel 【'rebəl,】 造反 n.造反者receive 【'rebəl】 受到;遭到;得到recent 【'ri:sənt】 新近的;近来的recession 【ri'seʃən】 引退;衷落recognize 【rekəɡnaiz】 认识;认出;承认record 【ri'kɔ:d,】 记录;履历 vt.记录recover 【ri'kʌvə】 寻回,恢复,复原red 【red】 红色的;充血的 n.红reduce 【ri'dju:s】 减少,减小;简化reform 【ri'fɔ:m】 改革;改良;革除refugee 【refju'dʒi:】 避难者;逃亡者refuse 【ri'fju:z,】 拒绝;谢绝;推辞regret 【ri'ɡret】 懊悔;抱歉 n.懊悔reject 【ri'dʒekt】 拒绝;丢掉;驳回relations【ri'leʃənz】 关系,联系;家属release 【ri'li:s】 释放,核发,版religion 【ri'lidʒən】 宗教(信仰);信念remain 【ri'mein】 依旧的,剩余,逗留remains 【ri'meinz】 剩下的东西,残余remember【ri'membə】 记得,想起;记住remove 【ri'mu:v]】 脱掉;去掉,消除repair 【ri'pεə】 修理,修补repeat 【ri'pi:t】 重说,重做 n.重复report 【ri'pɔ:t】 报告,汇报represent 【repri'zent】 描绘;代表;象征repress 【ri'pres】 镇压;抑制;约束request 【ri'kwest】 请(恳)求;申请require 【ri'kwaiə】 需要;要求,命令rescue 【'reskju】 拯救,营救,挽救research【ri'sə:tʃ】 调查;探究;研究resign 【ri'zain】 使顺从,使听任于resist 【ri'zist】 抵抗;对抗;抵制resolution 【rezə'lu:ʃən】 坚决,坚定;决定。
21500 BASIC VOCABULARY VOA Special English A able - v. having the power to do something about - ad. almost ("about half"); of or having a relation to ("We talk about the weather.") above - ad. at a higher place accept - v. to agree to receive accident - n. something that happens by chance or mistake; an unplanned event accuse - v. to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; to make a statement against someone across - ad. from side to side; to the other side act - v. to do something activist - n. one who seeks change through action actor - n. someone acting in a play or show add - v. to put (something) with another to make it larger; to say more administration - n. the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister admit - v. to accept ("admitted to the United Nations"); to express one's guilt or responsibility ("He admitted that what he did was wrong.") adult - n. a grown person advise - v. to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision affect - v. to produce an effect on; to influence ("A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance.") afraid - ad. feeling fear after - ad. later; behind again - ad. another time; as before against - ad. opposed to; not agreeing with something age - n. how old a person or thing is agency - n. an organization that is part of a larger group ("an agency of the United Nations") aggression - n. an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country's borders ago - ad. of time past; before now agree - v. to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something agriculture - n. farming aid - v. to help; to support; n. help, assistance aim - v. to point a gun at; n. a goal or purpose air - n. the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe air force - n. a military organization using airplanes airplane - n. a vehicle with wings that flies airport - n. a place where airplanes take off and land album - n. a collection of recorded music alcohol - n. a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products alive - ad. having life; not dead all - ad. everything; everyone; the complete amount ally - n. a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose almost - ad. a little less than completely alone - ad. separated from others along - ad. near or on ("along the road") already - ad. before now; even now also - ad. added to; too although - conj. even if it is true that always - ad. at all times; every time ambassador - n. a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government) amend - v. to add to or to change (a proposal or law) ammunition - n. the bullets or shells fired from guns among - ad. in or part of (a group) amount - n. the number, size or weight of anything anarchy - n. a lack of order; lawlessness ancestor - n. a family member from the past ancient - ad. very old; long ago and - conj. also; in addition to; with anger - n. a strong emotion against someone or something animal - n. a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat anniversary - n. a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past announce - v. to make known publicly; to declare officially another - ad. one more; a different one answer - n. a statement produced by a question; v. to make a statement after being asked a question any - ad. one or more of no special kind apologize - v. to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility appeal - v. to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call on somebody for help appear - v. to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem appoint - v. to name; to choose ("appoint a judge") approve - v. to agree with; to agree to support archeology - n. the scientific study of past human life and activities area - n. any place or part of it argue - v. to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree arms - n. military equipment; weapons army - n. military ground forces around - ad. on every side (of) arrest - v. to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner arrive - v. to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip art - n. expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues artillery - n. big guns as - conj. equally ("as fast as"); when; while ash - n. the part left after something burns ask - v. to question; to say something is wanted ("We ask the teacher questions every day.") assist - v. to help astronaut - n. a person who travels in space astronomy - n. the scientific study of stars and the universe asylum - n. political protection given by a government to a person from another country at - prep. in or near ("at the edge"); where ("look at"); when ("at noon") atmosphere - n. the gases surrounding any star or planet attach - v. to tie together; to connect attack - n. a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; v. to start a fight attempt - v. to work toward something; to try; to make an effort attend - v. to be present at automobile - n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car autumn - n. the time of the year between summer and winter average - n. something (a number) representing the middle; ad. common; normal avoid - v. to stay away from awake - ad. not sleeping award - n. an honor or prize for an act or service away - ad. not near。
VOA慢速英语1500基础单词Unit1a or an[(1) one; (2) any; (3) each]Would you give me a sheet of paper? (1)A triangle has three sides. (2)He comes to see his grandmother once a week. (3)able[having the power to do something]Are you able to speak English?about[(1) almost; (2) of or having a relation to]He completed about half of his work. (1)We talk about the weather. (2)above[at a higher place]His head was above the water.accept[to agree to receive]Please accept my thanks.accident[(1) something that happens by chance or mistake; (2) an unplanned event]She was injured in the accident. (1)We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2)accuse[(1) to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; (2) to make a statement a gainst someone]Her friend accused her of breaking his heart. (1)The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2)across[(1) from side to side; (2) to the other side]The box was ten centimeters across. (1)The dog ran across the road. (2)act[to do something]He acted immediately to stop the fight.[one who seeks change through action]The activist worked hard to change the law.actor[someone acting in a play or show]That actor frightened me.add[(1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say more]Please add my name to the list. (1)She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2)administration[the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minist er]The new administration starts work in January.admit[(1) to accept; (2) to express one's guilt or responsibility]When was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1)He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2)adult[a grown person]Only an adult can sign the document.advise[to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision]Did you advise him to leave?affect[(1)to influence;(2)to produce an effect on]A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance. (1)Mr. Nutley's belief in my talent greatly affected my life. (2)afraid[feeling fear]I am afraid of guns.after[(1)later; (2)behind]She arrived after the lesson started. (1)In the alphabet, B is after A. (2)[(1) another time; (2) as before]Sam played the song again. (1)I found my book in the same place again. (2)against[(1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something]They marched against the war. (1)He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2)age[how old a person or thing is]The legal age for voting is eighteen.agency[an organization that is part of a larger group]UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations.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)The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country.(2)ago[(1) of time past; (2) before now]He was my friend long ago. (1)I saw her two years ago. (2)agree[(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do something]We agree about politics. (1)Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2)agriculture[farming]John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer.aid[(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance]He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1)Did you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2) Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3)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)The aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2)air[the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breath e]The air is clean in the mountains.air force[a military organization using airplanes]The air force wants more airplanes and missiles.airplane[a vehicle with wings that flies]I flew home on an airplane.airport[a place where airplanes take off and land]The airplane landed at the airport in Washington.album[a collection of recorded music]He recorded the song from an old record album.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.alive[(1) having life; (2) not dead]The flowers become alive in the spring. (1)The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2)all[(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount]She ate all that she wanted. (1)All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2)She spent all her money for a new car. (3)ally[a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose]Britain is a military ally of the United States.almost[a little less than completely]My dog is almost five years old.alone[separated from others]Some people enjoy eating alone.along[near or on]We walked along the road.already[(1) before now; (2) even now]She was already there when we arrived. (1)It is already too late to take the train. (2)also[(1) added to; (2) too]Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1) She said she also wanted to go home. (2)although[even if it is true that]Although he was tired, he kept walking.always[(1) at all times; (2) every time]This street is always busy. (1)We always study together. (2)ambassador[a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)] Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.amend[to add to or to change (a proposal or law)]The committee refused to amend its proposal.ammunition[the bullets or shells fired from guns]They could not fight without ammunition.among[in or part of (a group)]She was among the students who left the school.amount[the number, size or weight of anything]The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.anarchy[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness]The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1) Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)ancestor[a family member from the past]My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.ancient[(1) very old; (2) long ago]Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)and[(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with]My dog likes to run and jump. (1)Five and three equal eight. (2)Do you like rice and black beans? (3)anger[a strong emotion against someone or something]The protester's voice was full of anger.animal[a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat]The kangaroo is a strange animal.anniversary[a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past] When is your wedding anniversary?[(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially]Who announced the VOA news last night? (1)The president announced a tax cut. (2)another[(1) one more;(2)a different one]May I have another kiss? (1)Let's do this another way. (2)answer[(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being aske d a question]That was my final answer. (1)She answered the question with a smile. (2)any[one or more of no special kind]I do not have any plans to leave town.apologize[to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility] Do not apologize for someone else's mistake.appeal[(1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on someb ody for help]I have appealed the decision to a higher court. (1)The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2)appear[(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem]The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1)The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2)The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3)appoint[(1) to name; (2) to choose]The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1)The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2)approve[(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support]The bank approved my loan. (1)I approve of your proposal. (2)[the scientific study of past human life and activities]He studied archeology in college.area[any place or part of it]My friend lives in this area.argue[(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree]The President argued for more aid to schools. (1)They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2)George and Al love to argue about politics. (3)arms[(1) military equipment; (2) weapons]The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1)We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)army[military ground forces]The army fights on the ground.around[on every side (of)]She drove around in her new car.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) The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2)arrive[to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip]The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.art[expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues] Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.artillery[big guns]Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.as[(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while]The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1)As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clo ck. (2)He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3)ash[the part left after something burns]Only ashes were left when the fire passed.ask[(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted]We ask the teacher questions every day. (1)The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2)assist[to help]The doctor asked the medical student to assist him.astronaut[a person who travels in space]Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.astronomy[the scientific study of stars and the universe]I study astronomy because I like to look at stars.asylum[political protection given by a government to a person from another country]The refugee asked for political asylum.at[(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when]She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1)Look at the bear. (2)We must go home at noon. (3)atmosphere[the gases surrounding any star or planet]The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.attach[(1) to tie together; (2) to connect]Please attach this name card to your coat. (1)He attached himself to our group. (2)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 Car olina. (1)Several men attacked him on the street. (2)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)Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2)You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3)attend[to be present at]The president will attend the meeting.automobile[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car]Is a bus an automobile? (1)Who invented the automobile? (2)autumn[the time of the year between summer and winter]The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.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)The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2)John is an average student. (3)avoid[to stay away from]Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.awake[not sleeping]The storm kept everyone awake for hours.award[an honor or prize for an act or service]Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award.away[not near]The old man came from far away, but his home is here now.。
VOA慢速英语1500基础单词a开头例句a or an[(1) one; (2) any; (3) each]Would you give me a sheet of paper? (1)A triangle has three sides. (2)He comes to see his grandmother once a week. (3) able[having the power to do something]Are you able to speak English?about[(1) almost; (2) of or having a relation to] He completed about half of his work. (1)We talk about the weather. (2)above[at a higher place]His head was above the water.accept[to agree to receive]Please accept my thanks.accident[(1) something that happens by chance or mistake;(2) an unplanned event]She was injured in the accident. (1)We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2)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) The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2)across[(1) from side to side; (2) to the other side] The box was ten centimeters across. (1)The dog ran across the road. (2)act[to do something]He acted immediately to stop the fight.activist[one who seeks change through action]The activist worked hard to change the law.actor[someone acting in a play or show]That actor frightened me.add[(1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say more]Please add my name to the list. (1)She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2)administration[the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister]The new administration starts work in January.admit[(1) to accept; (2) to express one’s guilt or responsibility]When was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1)He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2)adult[a grown person]Only an adult can sign the document.advise[to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision]Did you advise him to leave?affect[(1)to influence;(2)to produce an effect on]A lack of sleep affected the singer’s performance. (1)Mr. Nutley’s belief in my talent greatly affected my life. (2)afraid[feeling fear]I am afraid of guns.after[(1)later; (2)behind]She arrived after the lesson started. (1)In the alphabet, B is after A. (2)again[(1) another time; (2) as before]Sam played the song again. (1)I found my book in the same place again. (2)against[(1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something]They marched against the war. (1)He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2)age[how old a person or thing is]The legal age for voting is eighteen.agency[an organization that is part of a larger group] UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations.aggression[(1) an attack against a person or country; (2) the violation of a country’s b orders]The surprise attack was an act of aggression. (1) The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country. (2)ago[(1) of time past; (2) before now]He was my friend long ago. (1)I saw her two years ago. (2)agree[(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do something]We agree about politics. (1)Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2) agriculture[farming]John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer.aid[(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance]He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1) Did you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2)Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3)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)The aim of the reformers is to improve government.(2)air[the mixture of gases around the earth, mostlynitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe]The air is clean in the mountains.air force[a military organization using airplanes]The air force wants more airplanes and missiles.airplane[a vehicle with wings that flies]I flew home on an airplane.airport[a place where airplanes take off and land]The airplane landed at the airport in Washington.album[a collection of recorded music]He recorded the song from an old record album.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.alive[(1) having life; (2) not dead]The flowers become alive in the spring. (1)The accident victim was seriously injured but isstill alive. (2)all[(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount]She ate all that she wanted. (1)All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2) She spent all her money for a new car. (3)ally[a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose]Britain is a military ally of the United States.almost[a little less than completely]My dog is almost five years old.alone[separated from others]Some people enjoy eating alone.along[near or on]We walked along the road.already[(1) before now; (2) even now]She was already there when we arrived. (1)It is already too late to take the train. (2) also[(1) added to; (2) too]Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1)She said she also wanted to go home. (2)although[even if it is true that]Although he was tired, he kept walking.always[(1) at all times; (2) every time]This street is always busy. (1)We always study together. (2)ambassador[a nation’s highest diplomatic representative (to another government)]Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.amend[to add to or to change (a proposal or law)] The committee refused to amend its proposal.ammunition[the bullets or shells fired from guns]They could not fight without ammunition.among[in or part of (a group)]She was among the students who left the school.amount[the number, size or weight of anything]The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.anarchy[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness]The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1)Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)ancestor[a family member from the past]My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.ancient[(1) very old; (2) long ago]Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave.(1)They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece.(2)and[(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with]My dog likes to run and jump. (1)Five and three equal eight. (2)Do you like rice and black beans? (3)anger[a strong emotion against someone or something]The protester’s voice was full of anger.animal[a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat]The kangaroo is a strange animal.anniversary[a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past]When is your wedding anniversary?announce[(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially]Who announced the VOA news last night? (1)The president announced a tax cut. (2)another[(1) one more;(2)a different one]May I have another kiss? (1)Let’s do this another way. (2)answer[(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question] That was my final answer. (1)She answered the question with a smile. (2)any[one or more of no special kind]I do not have any plans to leave town.apologize[to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility]Do not apologize for someone else’s mist ake.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)The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2)appear[(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem]The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1)The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2)The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3)appoint[(1) to name; (2) to choose]The owner appointed John to head the new business.(1)The president can appoint a judge to the new court.(2)approve[(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support]The bank approved my loan. (1)I approve of your proposal. (2)archeology[the scientific study of past human life and activities]He studied archeology in college.area[any place or part of it]My friend lives in this area.argue[(1) to offer reasons for or against something;(2) to dispute; (3) to disagree]The President argued for more aid to schools. (1) They argued all day but could not find agreement.(2)George and Al love to argue about politics. (3) arms[(1) military equipment; (2) weapons]The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1)We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)army[military ground forces]The army fights on the ground.around[on every side (of)]She drove around in her new car.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)The police arrested the violent demonstrators.(2)arrive[to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip]The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.art[expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues]Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.artillery[big guns]Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.as[(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while]The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1)As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o’clock. (2)He watched the animal as it ran across the field.(3)ash[the part left after something burns]Only ashes were left when the fire passed.ask[(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted] We ask the teacher questions every day. (1)The candidate asked the people for their votes.(2)assist[to help]The doctor asked the medical student to assist him.astronaut[a person who travels in space]Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon.astronomy[the scientific study of stars and the universe]I study astronomy because I like to look at stars.asylum[political protection given by a government to a person from another country]The refugee asked for political asylum.at[(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when]She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1) Look at the bear. (2)We must go home at noon. (3)atmosphere[the gases surrounding any star or planet]The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.attach[(1) to tie together; (2) to connect]Please attach this name card to your coat. (1) He attached himself to our group. (2)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)Several men attacked him on the street. (2)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)Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters.(2)You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3)attend[to be present at]The president will attend the meeting.automobile[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people;(2) a car]Is a bus an automobile? (1)Who invented the automobile? (2)autumn[the time of the year between summer and winter] The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.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) The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2)John is an average student. (3)avoid[to stay away from]Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.awake[not sleeping]The storm kept everyone awake for hours.award[an honor or prize for an act or service]Last night, we saw the movie that won the best。
VOA 1500基础听力词汇(n~p)Nnarrow - ad. limited in size or amount; not wide; having a short distance from one side to the othernation - n. a country, together with its social and political systemsnative - n. someone who was born in a place, not one who mov ed therenatural - ad. of or about nature; normal; common to its kindnature - n. all the plants, animals and other things on earth not created by humans; events or processes not caused by humansnavy - n. the part of a country's military force trained to fight at seanear - ad. not far; close tonecessary - prep. needed to get a result or effect; requiredneed - v. to require; to want; to be necessary to have or to donegotiate - v. to talk about a problem or situation to find a common solutionneither - ad. not one or the other of twoneutral - ad. not supporting one side or the other in a disputenever - ad. at no time; not evernew - ad. not existing before; not known before; recently made, built, bought or grown; another; differentnews - n. information about any recent events, especially as reported by the medianext - ad. coming immediately after; nearestnice - ad. pleasing; good; kindnight - n. the time between when the sun goes down and when it rises, when there is little or no lightno - ad. used to reject or to refuse; not any; not at allnoise - n. sound, especially when loudnominate - v. to name someone as a candidate for an election; to propose a person for an office or positionnoon - n. the middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytimenormal - n. the usual condition, amount or form; ad. usual; what is expectednorth - n. the direction to the left of a person facing the rising sunnot - ad. a word showing that something is denied or untrue ("She is not going.")note - v. to talk about something already known; n. a word or words written to help a person remember; a short letternothing - n. not anything; no thingnow - ad. at this time; immediatelynowhere - ad. not in, to or at any placenuclear - ad. of or about the energy produced by splitting atoms or bringing them together; of or about weapons that explode by using energy from atomsnumber - n. a word or sign used to show the order or amount of thingsOobject - v. to show that one does not like or approve; to protest; n. something not alive that can be seen or touchedobserve - v. to watch; to look at carefully; to celebrate or honor something ("They willobserve the anniversary of the day she was born.")occupy - v. to take and hold or to control by forceocean - n. the area of salt water that covers almost seventy-five percent of the earth's surface; any of the five main divisions of this waterof - prep. made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included amongoff - ad. away; at a distance; condition when something is no longer operating or continuing; not on; not connectedoffensive - n. a military campaign of attack; ad. having to do with attackingoffer - v. to present or propose; n. the act of presenting or proposing; that which is presented or proposedoffice - n. a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointedofficer - n. a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a member of a police forceofficial - n. a person with power in an organization; a representative of an organization or government; ad. of or about an office; approved by the government or someone in power often - ad. many timesoil - n. a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily; a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuelold - ad. not young or new; having lived or ex isted for many yearson - prep. above and held up by; touching the upper surface of ("The book is on the table."); supported by ("He is on his feet."); about ("The report on the meeting is ready."); at the time of ("He left on Wednesday.")once - ad. one time onlyonly - ad. being the single one or ones; no more than ("We have only two dollars.") open - v. to start ("They opened talks."); ad. not closed; not secretoperate - v. to do work or a job; to cut into the body for medical reasonsopinion - n. a belief based on one's own ideas and thinkingoppose - v. to be against; to fight againstopposite - ad. different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way ("North is the opposite direction from south.")oppress - v. to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power or - conj. giving another of two choices; giving the last of several choicesorbit - v. to travel in space around a planet or other object; n. the path or way an object travels in space around another object or planetorder - v. to give a command; to tell someone what to do; n. a command; the correct or normal way things are organized; a peaceful situation in which people obey laws organize - v. to put in order; to put together into a systemother - ad. different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more ("That man is short; the other is tall.")our - ad. of or belonging to usoust - v. to force to leave; to remove by forceout - ad. away from the inside; opposite of inover - conj. above; covering; across, in or on every part of ("all over the world")overthrow - v. to remove from power; to defeat or end by forceowe - v. to pay or have to repay (usually money) in return for something receivedown - v. to have or possess for oneselfPpaint - v. to cover with a liquid color; to make a picture with liquid colors; n. a colored liquid used to cover or protect a surfacepan - n. a metal container used for cookingpaper - n. a thin, flat material made from plants or cloth often used for writing parachute - n. a device that permits a person or thing to fall slowly from an airplane or helicopter to the groundparade - n. a group of people and vehicles moving together to celebrate a special event or anniversarypardon - v. to forgive for a crime and release from punishmentparent - n. a father or motherparliament - n. a government lawmaking grouppart - n. something less than the whole; not all of somethingparty - n. a group of people working together for a political purpose; a group of people or friends gathered together for enjoymentpass - v. to go by or move around something; to move along; to cause or permit to go passenger - n. a person travelling by airplane, train, boat or car who is not the pilot or driverpassport - n. a document permitting a person to travel to another countrypast - n. the time gone by; the time before; ad. recent; immediately before; former path - n. a narrow way for walking; a way along which something movespatient - n. a person being treated by a doctor for a health problempay - v. to give money for work done or for something boughtpeace - n. the condition of freedom from war, fighting or noise; rest; quietpeople - n. any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or nation ("the American people")percent - n. a part of every hundred ("Ten is ten percent of one hundred.")perfect - ad. complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; without mistakes perform - v. to speak, dance or sing in front of othersperiod - n. an amount of time within events, restrictions or conditionspermanent - ad. never changing; lasting for a very long time or for all timepermit - v. to let; to make possibleperson - n. a man, woman or child physical - ad. of the bodyphysics - n. the study of motion, matter and energypicture - n. something that shows what another thing looks like; an idea or representation of something as seen by the eye; a painting; what is made with a camerapiece - n. a part of something largerpig - n. a farm animal used for its meatpilot - n. one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopterpipe - n. a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gasplace - v. to put something somewhere; n. an area or a part of an area; space where aperson or thing is; any room, building, town or countryplan - v. to organize or develop an idea or method of acting or doing something ("They plan to have a party."); n. an organized or developed idea or method ("The plan will not work.")planet - n. a large object in space that orbits the sun ("Earth is a planet.")plant - v. to put into the ground to grow; n. a liv ing growth from the ground which gets its food from air, water and earth plastic - n. a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into thingsplay - v. to have fun; to not work; to take part in a sport; to make music on an instrument; n. a story acted in a theaterplease - v. to make one happy; to give enjoyment plenty - n. all that is needed; a large enough amountplot - v. to make secret plans; n. a secret plan to do something wrong or illegalpoem - n. words and their sounds organized in a special way to express emotionspoint - v. to aim one's finger toward; to aim; n. the sharp end of somethingpoison - n. a substance that can destroy life or damage healthpolice - n. a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping order, and making sure people obey the law; members of that agencypolicy - n. an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or businesspolitics - n. the activities of government and of those who are in public officepollute - v. to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or water poor - n. people with little or no money; ad. lacking money or goods; of bad quality popular - ad. liked by many people; generally approved by the publicpopulation - n. all the people in a place, city or countryport - n. a city where ships load or unload goods; a place on a coast where ships can be safe from a stormposition - n. a place; the way of holding the body; the way a thing is set or placed; a job (or level of a job) in an organizationpossess - v. to have; to own; to control or be controlled bypossible - ad. able to be done; can happen or is expected to happenpostpone - v. to delay action until a later time pour - v. to flow; to cause to flowpower - n. the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling force; force or energy used to do work ("Water power turns the wheel.")praise - v. to say good things about; to approvepray - v. to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spiritpregnant - ad. carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a babypresent - v. to offer for consideration ("We will present our idea to the committee."); n. a gift ("I gave them a present for their anniversary."); now ("The present time is a good time."); ad. to be at a place ("I was present at school yesterday.")president - n. the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization press - v. to urge strongly; n. newspapers, magazines and other publicationspressure - n. the force produced when something is pushed down or against somethingelseprevent - v. to keep or stop from going or happeningprice - n. the amount of money for which anything is bought, sold or offered for sale prison - n. a place where a person is kept as punishment for a crimeprivate - ad. of or about a person or group that is secret; opposite publicprize - n. something offered or won in a competition; something of value that one must work hard for to getprobably - ad. a good chance of taking place; a little more than possibleproblem - n. a difficult question or situation with an unknown or unclear answer process - n. an operation or series of changes leading to a desired resultproduce - v. to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufactureprofession - n. a job that requires special training professor - n. a teacher at a college or universityprofit - n. money gained from a business activity after paying all costs of that activity program - n. a plan of action; the different events or parts of a meeting or show progress - n. movement forward or toward improvement or a goalproject - n. a planned effort to do somethingpropaganda - n. ideas or information used to influence opinionsproperty - n. anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goodspropose - v. to present or offer for considerationprotect - v. to guard; to defend; to prevent from being harmed or damagedprotest - v. to speak against; to objectprove - v. to show to be trueprovide - v. to give something needed or wantedpublic - ad. of or about all the people in a community or country; opposite private publication - n. something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine publish - v. to make public something that is written; to include something in a book, newspaper or magazinepull - v. to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; opposite pushpump - v. to force a gas or liquid up, into or throughpunish - v. to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegalpurchase - v. to buy with money or with something of equal value; n. that which is bought pure - ad. free from anything that is different or that reduces value; cleanpurpose - n. the reason or desired effect for doing something; goalpush - v. to use force to move something away from the person or thing using the force; opposite pullput - v. to place; to set in position。
VOA慢速英语1500基础单词[H]From: /englishlistening/voaenglish/voa1500/2007-08-18/12247_3.html hair [the fine material that grows from the skin, especially from the head]She has long brown hair.half [one of two equal parts of something]She had some soup and half a sandwich for lunch.halt [(1) to cause to come to a stop; (2) to stop]He halted the group of marching men. (1)The marching men halted. (2)hang [(1) to place something so the highest part is supported and the lower part is not; (2) to kill by hanging]Please hang your coat next to the door. (1)The court ordered the killer to die by hanging. (2)happen [(1) to become a fact or event; (2) to take place]The accident happened over there. (1)He saw it happen. (2)happy [(1) pleased; (2) satisfied; (3) feeling good; (4) not sad]She was happy that he called. (1)He was happy with the solution to the problem. (2)His dog seemed happy to be outside. (3)She looked happy for the first time since the accident. (4)hard [(1) not easily cut or broken; (2) solid; (3) difficult to do or understand; (4) needing much effort or force]A diamond is very hard. (1)That hard door is made of oak wood. (2)Legal papers written by a lawyer usually are hard to understand. (3)Digging a well is hard work. (4)hamp3 [(1) to injure; (2) to damage; (3) damage; (4) hurt]The dog did not hamp3 me. (1)Do not hamp3 my son's good name. (2)What hamp3 did he do by speaking to me? (3)The labor strike caused much hamp3 to the business. (4)harvest [(1) to gather crops; (2) the crop after it is gathered]Famp3ers harvest their crops in autumn. (1)The grain harvest was the largest in years. (2)hat [a head cover]You hair looks like you just took off your hat.hate [(1) to have strong emotions against; (2) to consider as an enemy; (3) opposite love]He hated to make mistakes. (1)The woman hated her fomp3er husband. (2)He said he did not hate her, but he also said he did not love her either. (3)have [(1) to possess; (2) to own; (3) to hold]I have only three dollars left. (1)He had that car for a long time. (2)I had the ball in my hand, and I dropped it. (3)he [the boy or man who is being spoken about]He is my father.head [(1) to lead; (2) to command; (3) leader; (4) chief; (5) the top part of something; (6) the highest position]He heads the new office. (1)The general heads allied military forces in Europe. (2)That man is head of Jimmy's Boy Scout group. (3)She is the head lawyer on this case. (4)The stream begins flowing at the head of this valley. (5)That old man was head of his country many years ago. (6)headquarters [(1) the center from which orders are given; (2) the main offices of a business or organization]The headquarters for United States naval forces in the Atlantic area is at Norfolk, Virginia. (1) The headquarters of our company is near Seattle. (2)From: /englishlistening/voaenglish/voa1500/2007-08-18/12247.htmlheal [(1) to return to good health; (2) to cure; (3) to become well]The medical center treats many sick people and heals some of them. (1)A bone marrow transplant healed his cancer. (2)He is completely healed. (3)health [(1) the general condition of the body and mind; (2) the condition of being free from sickness or disease]Health is a major concern in many countries. (1)The woman says she is in good health now. (2)hear [(1) to receive sound through the ears; (2) to receive news about]Can you hear me if I talk softly? (1)I heard that you have a new job. (2)heat [(1) to make hot or wamp3; (2) great wamp3th; (3) that which is produced by burning fuel; (4) energy from the sun]She is heating some water for tea. (1)He became sick because of the desert heat. (2)Can you feel the heat from the fire? (3)They use the sun's heat to help wamp3 their home. (4)heavy [(1) having much weight; (2) not easy to lift; (3) of great amount or force]The doctor told him he is too heavy. (1)She needed help to lift the heavy box. (2)Heavy voting was reported in many parts of the country. (3)helicopter [a machine without wings that can fly up or down or remain in one place above the ground]Helicopters rescued many flood victims.help [(1) to give support; (2) to assist; (3) to make easier; (4) support; (5) aid]The company helped him to complete his university studies. (1)He helped her to put on her coat. (2)Will you help me prepare for the test tomorrow? (3)She needs your help to succeed. (4)What kind of help can you provide for the refugees? (5)here [in, to or at this place]Please come here now.hero [a person honored for being brave or wise]She said her brother was a hero in the war.hide [(1) to prevent from being seen or found; (2) to make secret]He hid me in his closet until his mother left. (1)Did she hide her political beliefs from you too? (2)high [(1) tall; (2) far up; (3) far above the ground; (4) important; (5) above others]That tree is high enough for a tree house. (1)There is a house high up on the mountain. (2)The helicopter flew high above the ground. (3)The Supreme Court is often called the high court. (4)He is a high official in the federal government. (5)hijack [to seize or take control of a vehicle by force]The prisoners hijacked a car in their escape attempt.hill [a small mountain]The boys climbed that hill and went down the other side.history [(1) the written record or description of past events; (2) the study of the past]She is writing a history of her family. (1)How many years have you studied American history? (2)hit [(1) to strike; (2) to touch with force]Don't hit me. (1)Her head hit the floor when she fell. (2)hold [(1) to carry or support, usually in the hands or amp3s; (2) to keep in one position; (3) to keep as a prisoner; (4) to contain; (5) to possess; (6) to occupy; (7) to organize and be involved in]He held a cup of water to her mouth. (1)The woman with the camera said, "Hold your head up while I take your picture." (2)The police held the suspect for questioning. (3)This cup holds eight ounces of liquid. (4)The businessman held a lot of stock in his company. (5)She holds the office of mayor. (6)The two sides hold talks this week. (7)hole [(1) an opening; (2) a torn or broken place in something]The little animal ran into a hole in the ground. (1)The boy had torn a hole in his shirt. (2)holiday [(1) a day when one does not work; (2) a day on which no work is done to honor or remember a person or event]He plans to go to Europe for a two-week holiday. (1)They decided to watch the fireworks in Washington on the Independence Day holiday, July 4th.(2)holy [greatly honored in religion]Christians follow the beliefs expressed in the Holy Bible.From: /englishlistening/voaenglish/voa1500/2007-08-18/12247_2.html home [(1) the building where a person lives, especially with family; (2) the place where one was born or comes from; (3) the area or country where one lives]The White House has been the President's home for eight years. (1)Her home is New York City. (2)He says he will return to his home in Texas when he retires. (3)honest [(1) truthful; (2) able to be trusted]You can believe what he tells you because he is an honest man. (1)He says he is an honest person, but I do not trust him. (2)honor [(1) to obey; (2) to show strong, good feelings for; (3) an award; (4) an act of giving special recognition]She will honor her promises. (1)We honor our parents many times during the year, not just on Mothers' Day and Fathers' Day. (2) The Sergeant was given America's highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor. (3)He received many honors for his efforts to help others. (4)hope [(1) to expect; (2) to believe there is a good chance that something will happen as wanted; (3) to want something to happen]We hope she will arrive tomorrow. (1)The doctor said he hopes the treatment will work as expected. (2)I hope for good weather this weekend. (3)horrible [(1) causing great fear; (2) terrible]Fighting a war with weapons that spread deadly diseases is a horrible idea. (1)Two people died in the horrible traffic accident. (2)horse [a large animal often used for racing, riding or famp3 work]Do you enjoy riding horses?hospital [a place where sick or injured people are given medical care]She was treated at the hospital after falling off her horse.hostage [a person captured and held as a guarantee that a demand or promise will be honored] Police freed the hostages held by the terrorists.hostile [(1) ready to fight; (2) ready for war]He spoke words of peace but his eyes were hostile. (1)Hostile forces were at the border, ready to invade. (2)hot [having or feeling great heat or a high temperature]The hot coffee burned my mouth.hotel [a building with rooms, and often food, for travelers]This hotel has good service.hour [(1) a measure of time; (2) sixty minutes]The two old friends talked for hours. (1)He worked for four hours and thirty minutes on Saturday. (2)house [(1) a building in which people live; (2) a country's parliament or lawmaking group]I need to paint the outside of my house. (1)Republican legislators control the House of Representatives. (2)how [(1) in what way; (2) to what amount]John does not know how to get to my house. (1)How much money do you need? (2)however [(1) yet; (2) but]She said she would be late; however, she arrived on time. (1)His leg was broken; however, that did not stop him from escaping. (2)huge [(1) very big; (2) of great size]The new employee made a huge mistake. (1)We climbed that huge mountain. (2)human [of or about people]Workers found human bones buried under the old building.humor [the ability to understand, enjoy or express what makes people laugh]He liked her because she had an unusual sense of humor.hunger [the need for food]Hunger is one of the world's biggest problems.hunt [(1) to search for animals to capture or kill them; (2) to seek; (3) to try to find]The men with guns were hunting birds. (1)We hunted for a way out of the valley. (2)The negotiators hunted for a solution to the problem. (3)hurry [to do or go fast]If you hurry, you can catch the bus.hurt [to cause pain, injury or damage]The runner hurt his leg just before the big race.husband [a man who is married]Have you met Jan's husband?From: /englishlistening/voaenglish/voa1500/2007-08-18/12247_3.html。
F fact - n. something known or proved to be true factory - n. a building or group of buildings where goods are made fail - v. to not succeed; to not reach a goal fair - ad. just; honest; what is right fall - v. to go down quickly; to come down; to drop to the ground or a lower position false - ad. not true; not correct family - n. the group that includes children and their parents famous - ad. known very well to many people far - ad. at, to or from a great distance farm - n. land used to grow crops and animals for food fast - ad. moving or working at great speed; quick fat - n. tissue in the bodies of humans and animals used to store energy and to keep warm; ad. thick; heavy father - n. the male parent; a man who has a child or children fear - v. to be afraid; to worry that something bad is near or may happen ("He feared falling down."); n. a strong emotion when there is danger or trouble ("He had a fear that he would fall down.") federal - ad. of or having to do with a national or central government feed - v. to give food to feel - v. to have or experience an emotion; to know by touching female - n. a woman or girl; the sex that gives birth; ad. of or about women fence - n. something around an area of land to keep animals or people in or out fertile - ad. rich in production of plants or animals; producing much few - ad. not many; a small number of field - n. an area of open land, usually used to grow crops or to raise animals fierce - ad. extremely strong; violent; angry fight - v. to use violence or force; to attempt to defeat or destroy an enemy; n. the use of force; a battle fill - v. to put or pour something into a container until there is space for no more film - v. to record something so it can be seen again; to make a motion picture or movie; n. a thin piece of material for making pictures with a camera; a movie final - ad. at the end; last financial - ad. of or about the system that includes the use of money, credit, investments and banks find - v. to discover or learn something by searching or by accident; to decide a court case ("The jury finds the man guilty of murder.") fine - n. a payment ordered by a court to punish someone for a crime; ad. very good; very small or thin finish - v. to complete; to end fire - v. to shoot a gun; n. the heat and light produced by something burning fireworks - n. rockets producing bright fire in the sky, used in holiday celebrations firm - ad. not easily moved or changed ("She is firm in her opinion.") first - ad. coming before all others fish - n. a creature that lives and can breathe in water fit - v. to be of the correct size or shape ("These shoes fit my feet.") fix - v. to make good or right again flag - n. a piece of colored cloth used to represent a nation, government or organization flat - ad. smooth; having no high places flee - v. to run away from float - v. to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water or through air flood - v. to cover with water; n. the movement of water out of a river, lake or ocean onto land floor - n. the bottom part of a room for walking on ("The book fell to the floor."); the level of a building ("The fire was on the first floor.") flow - v. to move like a liquid flower - n. the colored part of plants that carry seeds fluid - n. any substance that can flow, such as a liquid fly - v. to move through the air with wings, like a bird or airplane; to travel in an airplane or flying vehicle fog - n. a mass of wet air that is difficult to see through; a cloud close to the ground follow - v. to come or go after; to accept the rule or power of; to obey food - n. that which is taken in by all living things for energy, strength and growth fool - v. to make someone believe something that is not true; to trick; n. a person who is tricked easily foot - n. the bottom part of the leg; the part of the body that touches the ground when a person or animal walks for - prep. because of ("He is famous for his work."); in exchange ("Give me one dollar for the book."); through space or time ("They travelled for one hour."); representative of ("I speak for all people."); to be employed by ("She works for a computer company.") force - v. to make someone do something or make something happen by using power; n. power, strength; strength used against a person or object; military power of a nation; a military group foreign - ad. of, about or from another nation; not from one's own place or country forest - n. a place of many trees forget - v. to not remember forgive - v. to pardon; to excuse; to remove guilt form - v. to make; to start; to shape ("They formed a swim team."); n. a kind ("Swimming is a form of exercise.")former - ad. earlier in time; not now forward - ad. the direction in front of; toward the front free - v. to release; ad. not controlled by another or by outside forces; not in prison; independent; not limited by rules; without cost freedom - n. the condition of being free freeze - v. to cause or to become very cold; to make or to become hard by cold fresh - ad. newly made or gathered; recent friend - n. a person one likes and trusts frighten - v. to cause great fear from - prep. having a person, place or thing as a beginning or cause ("It is a message from the president."); at a place distant, not near ("The school is five kilometers from my home."); because of ("He is suffering from cancer.") front - n. the forward part; the opposite of back; the beginning; the first part fruit - n. food from trees and plants fuel - n. any substance burned to create heat or power full - ad. containing as much as a person or thing can hold; complete fun - n. anything that is pleasing and causes happiness funeral - n. a ceremony held in connection with the burial or burning of the dead future - n. time after now ("We can talk about it in the future."); ad. in the time to come ("All future meetings will be held in this room.")。
voa慢速英语文本单词一、Introduction本文旨在提供VOA慢速英语文本中常用的单词,以帮助读者更好地理解和学习VOA慢速英语报道。
二、Vocabulary1. phenomenon(n.)- a remarkable event or occurrencee.g. The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can be seen in certain parts of the world.2. enhance(v.)- to improve or increase the quality, value, or attractiveness ofe.g. The new software update aims to enhance the user experience.3. crucial(adj.)- extremely important or necessarye.g. Time management is crucial for success in any professional field.4. widespread(adj.)- happening or existing over a large area or among many peoplee.g. The flu has become widespread, affecting people all over the country.5. significant(adj.)- important; valuablee.g. The discovery of a new species in the rainforest is significant for biodiversity research.6. extraordinary(adj.)- very unusual or remarkablee.g. The athlete's performance was extraordinary, breaking multiple world records.7. illustrate(v.)- to explain or make something clear by using examples, charts, etc.e.g. The professor used diagrams to illustrate the complex scientific concept.8. indicate(v.)- to show, point, or make clear in another waye.g. The data indicates a decrease in sales over the past month.9. evaluate(v.)- to judge or determine the value, importance, effectiveness, or quality of somethinge.g. The teacher will evaluate the students' essays based on their content and grammar.10. demonstrate(v.)- to show or make something clear through evidence or examplese.g. The scientist will demonstrate the experiment to the class to ensure understanding.三、Conclusion本文介绍了VOA慢速英语文本中常用的单词,这些单词对于读者理解和学习VOA慢速英语报道非常重要。
D damage - v. to cause injury or destruction; n. harm; hurt or injury, usually to things dance - v. to move the body and feet to music; n. a series of steps, usually to music danger - n. a strong chance of suffering injury, damage or loss dark - ad. having little or no light ("The room was dark.") date - n. an expression of time; a day, month and year daughter - n. a person's female child day - n. twenty-four hours; the hours of sunlight dead - ad. not living deaf - ad. not able to hear deal - v. to have to do with ("The talks will deal with the problem of pollution."); to buy or sell ("Her company deals in plastic.") debate - v. to argue for or against something; n. a public discussion or argument debt - n. something that is owed; the condition of owing decide - v. to choose; to settle; to judge declare - v. to say; to make a statement decrease - v. to make less in size or amount deep - ad. going far down; a long way from top to bottom defeat - v. to cause to lose in a battle or struggle; n. a loss; the condition of having lost defend - v. to guard or fight against attack; to protect deficit - n. a shortage that results when spending is greater than earnings, or imports are greater than exports define - v. to give the meaning of; to explain degree - n. a measure of temperature delay - v. to decide to do something at a later time; to postpone; to cause to be late delegate - n. one sent to act for another; one who represents another demand - v. to ask by ordering; to ask with force democracy - n. the system of government in which citizens vote to choose leaders or to make other important decisions demonstrate - v. to make a public show of opinions or feelings ("The crowd demonstrated in support of human rights."); to explain by using examples ("The teacher demonstrated the idea with an experiment.") denounce - v. to accuse of being wrong or evil; to criticize severely deny - v. to declare that something is not true; to refuse a request depend - v. to need help and support deplore - v. to regret strongly; to express sadness deploy - v. to move forces or weapons into positions for action depression - n. severe unhappiness; a period of reduced business and economic activity during which many people lose their jobs describe - v. to give a word picture of something; to give details of something desert - n. a dry area of land design - v. to plan or create plans for desire - v. to want very much; to wish for destroy - v. to break into pieces; to end the existence of detail - n. a small part of something; a small piece of information develop - v. to grow; to create; to experience progress device - n. a piece of equipment made for a special purpose dictator - n. a ruler with complete power die - v. to become dead; to stop living; to end diet - n. usual daily food and drink different - ad. not the same difficult - ad. not easy; hard to do, make or carry out dig - v. to make a hole in the ground dinner - n. the main amount of food eaten at a usual time ("The family had its dinner at noon."); a special event that includes food ("The official dinner took place at the White House.") diplomat - n. a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government direct - v. to lead; to aim or show the way ("He directed me to the theater."); ad. straight to something; not through some other person or thing ("The path is direct.") direction - n. the way (east, west, north, south); where someone or something came from or went to dirt - n. earth or soil disappear - v. to become unseen; to no longer exist disarm - v. to take away weapons; to no longer keep weapons; to make a bomb harmless by removing its exploding device discover - v. to find or learn something discuss - v. to talk about; to exchange ideas disease - n. a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or bacteria dismiss - v. to send away; to refuse to consider dispute - v. to oppose strongly by argument; n. an angry debate dissident - n. a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government distance - n. the amount of space between two places or objects ("The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.") dive - v. to jump into water head first divide - v. to separate into two or more parts do - v. to act; to make an effort doctor - n. a person trained in medicine to treat sick people document - n. an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof or support of something dog - n. a small animal that often lives with humans dollar - n. United States money, one hundred cents door - n. an opening for entering or leaving a building or room down - ad. from higher to lower; in a low place dream - v. to have a picture or story in the mind during sleep; n. a picture or story in the mind during sleep; a happy idea about the future drink - v. to take liquid into the body through the mouth drive - v. to control a moving vehicle drop - v. to fall or let fall; to go lower drown - v. to die under water drug - n. anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; a chemical substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind dry - ad. not wet; without rain during - ad. through the whole time; while (something is happening) dust - n. pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air duty - n. one's job or responsibility; what one must do because it is right and just。
Bbaby - n. a newly born creatureback - n. the part behind the front; ad. the other way from forwardbad - ad. wrong; acting against the law; not goodbalance - v. to make two sides or forces equalball - n. something roundballoon - n. a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gaslighter than airballot(选票) - n. a piece of paper used for votingban - v. to not permit; to stop; n. an official restrictionbank - n. an organization that keeps and lends moneybar(禁⽌) - v. to prevent or blockbarrier - n. anything that blocks or makes an action difficultbase - n. a military center; v. to establish as a fact ("Her research was based on experiments.") battle - n. a fight between opposing armed forcesbe - v. to live; to happen; to existbeat - v. to hit again and againbeauty - ad. that which pleases the eye, ear or spiritbecause - prep. for the reason that ("He left because he wassick.")become - v. to come to bebed - n. a sleeping placebefore - prep. earlierbegin - v. to do the first part of an action; to startbehind - ad. at the back of; in back ofbelieve - v. to think; to feel sure of; to accept as true; to trustbell - n. an instrument that makes a musical sound ("a church bell")belong - v. to be owned by; to be a member ofbelow - ad. lower thanbest - ad. the most goodbetray(背叛) - v. to turn against; to be false tobetter - ad. more good thanbetween - ad. in the space or time that separates; from one to the other ("talksbetween two nations")big - ad. of great size; not smallbill(法案) - n. a legislative proposalbiology - n. the scientific study of life or living things in all their formsbird - n. a creature that fliesbite - v. to cut with the teethblack - ad. dark; having the color like that of the night skyblame - v. to accuse; to hold responsibleblanket - n. a cloth cover used to keep warmbleed - v. to lose bloodblind - ad. not able to seeblock (阻碍)- v. to stop something from being done; to prevent movement blood - n. red fluid in the bodyblow - v. to move with force, as in air ("The wind blows.")blue - ad. having the color like that of a clear skyboat - n. something built to travel on water that carries people or goodsbody - n. all of a person or animal; the remains of a person or animalboil - v. to heat a liquid until it becomes very hotbomb - n. a device that explodes with great force; v. to attack or destroy with bombsbone - n. the hard material in the bodybook - n. a long written work for readingborder - n. a dividing line between nationsborn - v. to come to life; to come into existenceborrow - v. to take as a loanboth - ad. not just one of two, but the two togetherbottle - n. a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquidbottom - ad. the lowest part of somethingbox - n. something to put things into; a container, usually made of paper or wood boy - n. a young male personboycott(地质、断交) - v. to refuse to take part in or deal withbrain - n. the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures brave - ad. having no fearbread - n. a food made from grainbreak - v. to divide into parts by force; to destroybreathe - v. to take air into the body and let it out againbridge - n. a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehiclescan cross from one side to the otherbrief - ad. short; not longbright - ad. giving much light; strong and clear in colorbring - v. to come with somethingbroadcast - v. to send information, stories or music by radio or television; n.a radio or television programbrother - n. a male with the same father or mother as another person brown - ad. having the color like that of coffeebudget(预算) - n. a spending planbuild - v. to join materials together to make somethingbuilding - n. anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store or place of entertainmentbullet - n. a small piece of metal shot from a gunburn - v. to be on fire; to destroy or damage by fireburst - v. to break open suddenlybury - v. to put into the ground and cover with earthbus - n. a public vehicle to carry peoplebusiness - n. one's work; buying and selling to earn money; tradebusy - ad. doing something; very activebut - conj. however; other than; yetbuy - v. to get by paying something, usually money by - conj. near; at; next to ("by the road"); from ("a play by William Shakespeare"); not later than ("by midnight")。
a or an[(1) one; (2) any; (3) each]Would you give me a sheet of paper? (1)A triangle has three sides. (2)He comes to see his grandmother once a week. (3)able[having the power to do something]Are you able to speak English?about[(1) almost; (2) of or having a relation to]He completed about half of his work. (1)We talk about the weather. (2)above[at a higher place]His head was above the water.accept[to agree to receive]Please accept my thanks.accident[(1) something that happens by chance or mistake; (2) an unplanned event] She was injured in the accident. (1)We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2)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)The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2)across[(1) from side to side; (2) to the other side]The box was ten centimeters across. (1)The dog ran across the road. (2)act[to do something]He acted immediately to stop the fight.activist[one who seeks change through action]The activist worked hard to change the law.actor[someone acting in a play or show]That actor frightened me.add[(1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say more] Please add my name to the list. (1)She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2) administration[the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister]The new administration starts work in January.admit[(1) to accept; (2) to express one's guilt or responsibility]When was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1)He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2)adult[a grown person]Only an adult can sign the document.advise[to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision]Did you advise him to leave?affect[(1)to influence;(2)to produce an effect on]A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance. (1)Mr. Nutley's belief in my talent greatly affected my life. (2)afraid[feeling fear]I am afraid of guns.after[(1)later; (2)behind]She arrived after the lesson started. (1)In the alphabet, B is after A. (2)again[(1) another time; (2) as before]Sam played the song again. (1)I found my book in the same place again. (2)against[(1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something]They marched against the war. (1)He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2)age[how old a person or thing is]The legal age for voting is eighteen.agency[an organization that is part of a larger group]UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations.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)The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other country. (2)ago[(1) of time past; (2) before now]He was my friend long ago. (1)I saw her two years ago. (2)agree[(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do something] We agree about politics. (1)Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2)agriculture[farming]John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer.aid[(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance]He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1)Did you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2) Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3)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)The aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2)air[the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe]The air is clean in the mountains.air force[a military organization using airplanes]The air force wants more airplanes and missiles.airplane[a vehicle with wings that flies]I flew home on an airplane.airport[a place where airplanes take off and land]The airplane landed at the airport in Washington.album[a collection of recorded music]He recorded the song from an old record album.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.alive[(1) having life; (2) not dead]The flowers become alive in the spring. (1)The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2)all[(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount]She ate all that she wanted. (1)All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2)She spent all her money for a new car. (3)ally[a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose]Britain is a military ally of the United States.almost[a little less than completely]My dog is almost five years old.alone[separated from others]Some people enjoy eating alone.along[near or on]We walked along the road.already[(1) before now; (2) even now]She was already there when we arrived. (1)It is already too late to take the train. (2)also[(1) added to; (2) too]Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1) She said she also wanted to go home. (2)although[even if it is true that]Although he was tired, he kept walking.always[(1) at all times; (2) every time]This street is always busy. (1)We always study together. (2)ambassador[a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)] Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city.amend[to add to or to change (a proposal or law)]The committee refused to amend its proposal.ammunition[the bullets or shells fired from guns]They could not fight without ammunition.among[in or part of (a group)]She was among the students who left the school.amount[the number, size or weight of anything]The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine.anarchy[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness]The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1) Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)ancestor[a family member from the past]My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.ancient[(1) very old; (2) long ago]Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)and[(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with]My dog likes to run and jump. (1)Five and three equal eight. (2)Do you like rice and black beans? (3)anger[a strong emotion against someone or something]The protester's voice was full of anger.animal[a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat]The kangaroo is a strange animal.anniversary[a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past] When is your wedding anniversary?announce[(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially]Who announced the VOA news last night? (1)The president announced a tax cut. (2)another[(1) one more;(2)a different one]May I have another kiss? (1)Let's do this another way. (2)answer[(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question]That was my final answer. (1)She answered the question with a smile. (2)any[one or more of no special kind]I do not have any plans to leave town.apologize[to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility]Do not apologize for someone else's mistake.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)The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2) appear[(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem]The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1)The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2)The farmer appeared to be very tired. (3)appoint[(1) to name; (2) to choose]The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1)The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2)approve[(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support]The bank approved my loan. (1)I approve of your proposal. (2)archeology[the scientific study of past human life and activities]He studied archeology in college.area[any place or part of it]My friend lives in this area.argue[(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree] The President argued for more aid to schools. (1)They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2)George and Al love to argue about politics. (3)arms[(1) military equipment; (2) weapons]The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1)We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2)army[military ground forces]The army fights on the ground.around[on every side (of)]She drove around in her new car.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) The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2)arrive[to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip]The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.art[expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues]Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.artillery[big guns]Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.as[(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while]The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1)As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clock. (2)He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3)ash[the part left after something burns]Only ashes were left when the fire passed.ask[(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted]We ask the teacher questions every day. (1)The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2)assist[to help]The doctor asked the medical student to assist him.astronaut[a person who travels in space]Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. astronomy[the scientific study of stars and the universe]I study astronomy because I like to look at stars.asylum[political protection given by a government to a person from another country] The refugee asked for political asylum.at[(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when]She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1)Look at the bear. (2)We must go home at noon. (3)atmosphere[the gases surrounding any star or planet]The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.attach[(1) to tie together; (2) to connect]Please attach this name card to your coat. (1)He attached himself to our group. (2)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)Several men attacked him on the street. (2)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)Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2)You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3)attend[to be present at]The president will attend the meeting.automobile[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car]Is a bus an automobile? (1)Who invented the automobile? (2)autumn[the time of the year between summer and winter]The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.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)The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2)John is an average student. (3)avoid[to stay away from]Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.awake[not sleeping]少年易学老难成,一寸光阴不可轻- 百度文库The storm kept everyone awake for hours.award[an honor or prize for an act or service]Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award. away[not near]The old man came from far away, but his home is here now.11。