A: You’re going to abandon me, just like that?
B: I’m sorry, but I’ve got an important job to do.
abandon
vt. 1.离弃，丢弃；2.遗弃，抛弃；3.放弃
abandon oneself to 沉溺于
with abandon 1.放任地，放纵地；2.纵情地
A: I think it’s important that all people have the ability to read.
B: I agree with you, but that’s easier said than done.
ability
n. 1.能力，本领；2.才能，才智
to the best of one’s ability 尽自己最大努力
A: How many passengers are there aboard the ship?
B: Seventy-six, I think.
aboard
prep. 在（船、飞机、车）上，上（船、飞机、车）
ad. 在船（或飞机、车）上，上船（或飞机、车）
A: Are you planning on studying abroad?
B: I’d like to, but I’m not sure if I’ll have enough money.
abroad
ad. 1.到国外，在国外；2.在传播，在流传
A: I noticed your absence in class this morning.
B: I’m sorry, I overslept.
absence
n. 1.缺席，不在；2.缺席的时间，外出期；3.缺乏，不存在
A: I can’t believe the boss was absent from today’s meeting.
B: Neither can I .
absent
a. 1.缺席的，不在场的；2.缺乏的，不存在的；3.心不在焉的，出神的
A: We have absolute proof that you committed the crime.
B: That’s absolutely ridiculous!
absolute
a. 1.十足的，道地的；2.绝对的，完全的；3.不受任何限制（或约束）的
A: This paper absorbs water so quickly!
B: Yes, it’s great for cleaning up spills.
absorb
vt. 1.吸收；2.吸引…的注意，使全神贯注；3.把…并入，同化
A: Why aren’t you doing well in the class?
B: The material is so abstract that I have trouble understanding it.
abstract
a. 1.抽象的；2.抽象派的
n. 1.摘要，梗概；2.抽象派艺术作品
vt. 1.做…的摘要；2.提取，抽取
in the abstract 抽象地，在理论上
A: Labor is an abundant resource here.
B: One of many abundant resources, I’d like to point out.
abundant
a. 1.大量的，充足的；2.（in）丰富的，富裕的
A: I hate to see the abuse of animals.
B: It makes me sick.
abuse
n. 1.滥用，妄用； 2.虐待，伤害； 3.辱骂，毁谤
vt. 1.滥用，妄用； 2.虐待，伤害； 3.辱骂，毁谤
A: I really dislike reading academic books.
B: That may be so, but reading them is an important way to expand your knowledge.
academic
a. 1.学校的，学院的；2.学术的；3.纯理论的，不切实际的
n. 大学教师
A: The academy is an important part of the education system.
B: I couldn’t agree with you more.
academy
n. 1.研究院，学会；2.（中等以上）专门学校
A: Look how fast that car can accelerate!
B: I’ve never seen anything like it .
accelerate
v. （使）加快，（使）增速
A: I’m sorry, I’m having a little trouble understanding your accent.
B:I’ll try to speak more clearly.
accent
n. 1.口音，腔调； 2.重音，重音符号
vt. 重读
A: How’s work?
B: I feel like I’m finally gaining my co-worker’s acceptance..
acceptance
n. 1.接受，接纳；2.赞同，承认；3.容忍
A: I wish I had access to the public library.
B: it’s easy! Just go and get a card.
access
n. 1.通道，入口；2.接近，进入；接近（或进入、享用）的机会
vt. 存取（计算机文件）
A: How did you two meet?
B:To tell you the truth, it was completely accidental.
accidental
a. 意外的，偶然（发生）的
A: What sort of accommodation can you supply for me?
B: We’ve got a beautiful two-room double with a bath an shower.
accommodation
n. [常pl.] 住处，膳宿
A: Would you be willing to accompany me to the party tonight?
B: Sure , I’d love to .
accompany
vt. 1.陪伴，陪同；2.伴随，和…一起发生；3.为…伴奏（或伴唱）
A: What kind of job do you think I should get?
B: It all depends on what you want to accomplish in your life.
accomplish
vt. 达到（目的），完成（任务），实现（计划、诺言等）
A: The numbers in this table don’t seem to be in accord with reality.
B: I know, but these are the figures that we came up with.
accord
n. 1.一致，符合；2.（尤指国与国之间的）谅解，协议
vi. （with）相符合，相一致，相和谐
vt. 授予，赠与，给予
of one’s own accord 出于自愿，主动地
in accord with 与…一致，与…相符合
with one accord 一致地，一致同意地
A: Why didn’t you sign the contract?
B: Because that company’s behavior is not in accordance with international law.
accordance
n. 一致，和谐，符合
in accordance with 与…一致，依照，根据
A: When should I make my presence known?
B: Wait for my instructions and then proceed accordingly
urgent
a. 急迫的，紧要的
A: There is a big controversy over the proper usage of that word.
B: Well, I think I’ll avoid using it until they get the controversy worded out.
telephone.
B: Why don’t you try writing letters?
via
prep. 经由，经过，通过
A: This chair vibrates when you sit in it.
B: I bet that feels really good!
vibrate
v. (使)振动, (使)摇摆
A: Why haven’t you stopped smoking?
B: It’s a vice that I can’t seem to get rid of.
vice
n. 1.缺点,弱点; 2.邪恶(行为), 道德败坏(行为)
A: How old was the victim?
B: He was twenty-three at the time of the murder.
victim
n. 牺牲品，受害者
A: I’m too tired to go to the movies.
B: How about we rent a video?
video
n. 录象，录象机
a. 录象的
vt. 制作的．．．录象
A: What do you think of the work we did?
B: From my point of view it was a success.
view
n. 1．看法，见解，观点；2．观察，视阈，眼界；3．景色，风景
vt. 1．看法，考虑，估量；2．观察，看
in view of 鉴于，考虑到
with a view to 为了，为的是
A: When I look at the results from your viewpoint, I am satisfied.
B: Thanks for being able to see it from both sides.
viewpoint
n. 观点
A: He was vigorous in his opposition to our proposal.
B: Do you think that we’ll be able to convice him?
vigorous
a. 1．有力的，用力的；2．精力充沛的
A: What do you put in your salad dressing that makes it so tasty?
B: I use vinegar.
vinegar
n. 醋
A: I wouldn’t dare violate our agreement.
B: It’s great to know that I can always count on you.
violate
vt. 1．违反，违背； 2．亵渎； 3．侵犯，妨碍
A: I get really sad when I think of how much violence there is in the world.
B: I wonder if there’s a way to change the situation.
violence
n. 1．暴力，强暴； 2．猛烈，剧烈，强烈
A: There are too many violent movies on television.
B: I agree. We need to come up with cleaner forms of entertainment.
violent
a. 1．暴力引起的，强暴的； 2．猛烈的，剧烈的，强烈的
A: I would like to paint the room a violet color.
B: That would be so much better than magenta!
violet
n. 紫罗兰
a. 紫色的
A: Could you teach me to play the violin?
B: Only if you will commit to practicing for a half an hour each day.
violin
n. 小提琴
A: Do you think the death of the king will affect the political situation?
B: Not in a major way. The king was a virtual puppet for the last years of his life.
virtual
a. 实质上的，事实上的，实际上的
A: I wanted a glass of mild, but when I got to the refrigerator I discovered that the milk jug was virtually empty!
B: Don’t worry. The milkman comes tomorrow.
virtually
ad. 实际上，事实上
A: What virtue do you value most in a person?
B: I especially care if a person tells the truth.
virtue
n. 1．美德，德行；2．优点，长处
by virtue of 借助，由于
A: If you have a sore throat without a fever, you may have caught the virus that is going around.
B: I hope not.
virus
n. 1．病毒； 2．病毒性疾病，病毒病
A: When the stars are visible, we can pick out the constellations.
B: Can you help me find Orion’s Belt?
visible
a. 看得见的，可见的，有形的
A: I have been having trouble with my vision lately.
B: When was the last time you went to the eye doctor?
vision
n. 1．想象（力），幻想，幻觉； 2．视力，视觉
A: I loved the movie’s visual effects.
B: I particularly liked the train’s blowing up.
visual
a. 视觉的，看得见的
A: It’s vital that she take her medicine during her recovery.
B: I’ll make sure she doesn’t miss any doses.
vital
a. 生死攸关的，极其重要的； 2．有生命的，充满生机的
A: I feel really tired all the time.
B: Maybe you aren’t getting enough vitamins.
vitamin
n. 维生素
A: Give me a vivid example of his high level of energy.
B: He’s up at 5 am, runs 10 miles, does a 12-hour workday, and then comes home and works in the yard.
vivid
a. 1．生动的，栩栩如生的； 2．鲜艳的
A: I am having a hard time learning English vocabulary.
B: Do you have any friends that would be willing to help you study?
vocabulary
n. 1．词汇（量）； 2．词（汇）表
A: That volcano hasn’t erupted in twenty years.
B: I hope it doesn’t decide to suddenly erupt this year.
volcano
n. 火山
A: What is your favorite team sport?
B: I especially lave volleyball.
volleyball
n. 排球
A: What kind of battery does this flashlight take?
B: It take a 6- volt battery.
volt
n. 伏特
A: The voltage of this washing machine is higher than the other appliances.
B: We should probably call an electrician to write it for us.
voltage
n. 电压
A: Shhh! The baby is sleeping!
B: Sorry, I’ll turn down the television’s volume.
volume
n. 1，卷，册，书卷； 2．体积，容积，容量； 3．音量，响度
A: Being a part of this committee is voluntary.
B: Good. I don’t think I can take on any more responsibilities.
voluntary
a. 自愿的，志愿的
A: We need a volunteer to do the extra things a paid employee doesn’t have time to do.
B: I would love to, but I really need to get paid a salary.
volunteer
n. 1．志愿者； 2．志愿兵
vt. 1．自愿（做）； 2．自愿提供
vi. 自愿，志愿兵
A: Did you vote in the last election?
B: No, I was in bed sick that day.
vote
n. 1．票，选票； 2．投票，选举，表决； 3．表决结果，投票总数
v. 投票，选举（出），表决
O 字部
A: I really don’t understand your objection to globalization.
B: I simply think that globalization will harm established communities.
objection
n. 1.反对，异议; 2.反对的理由
A: I just want you to know that the words you said hurt me.
B: Well, I want you to know that hurting you wasn’t my objective.
objective
n. 目标，目的
a. 客观的，不带偏见的
A: Why can’t you go to the movie?
B: I’d love to go, but I feel like I have a obligation to help George with his homework, since he helped me with mine last week.
obligation
n. 义务，责任
A: Would you like some help carrying that box?
B: Don’t feel obliged to, but I’d love your help.
oblige
vt. 1.迫使；2.施恩于,帮…的忙; 3.使感激
A: It seems like the students have behaved etter since the new principal arrived.
B: That’s a good observation.
observation
n. 1.注意, 观察; 2.言论，评论; 3.[常[pl.] 观察资料，观察数据; 4.观察力
A: Do you mind if I observe your classroom today?
B: Of course not.
observe
vt. 1.注意到，观察到; 2.观察; 3.评说, 评论; 4.遵守，奉行
A: There’s an official observe visiting the plant today, so all of the workers should be on their best behavior.
B: In an ideal world, the workers would be on their best behavior with or without an observe.
observer
n. 观察者, 观察员
A: What has been the biggest obstacle in your relationship?
B: Probably the fact that we live on opposite sides of the country.
obstacle
n. 障碍(物), 妨碍
A: I was able to obtain two tickets to the game tomorrow. Would you like to go?
B: Sure, I’d love to.
obtain.
vt. 获得，得到
vi. 通用, 存在， 流行
A: Isn’t it obvious that Rachel hates me?
B: Actually, I don’t think Rachel hates you at all.
obvious
a. 显然的，明显的
A: How often do you wear this suit?
B: Not very often; only on special occasions.
occasion
n. 1．时刻，时候，场合；2．重大（或特殊）活动，盛会；3．时机，机会；4．起因，理由
vt. 引起，惹起
on occasion(s) 有时，间或
A: Would you like a hamburger?
B: No, thanks. Aside from the occasional hotdog, I never eat meat.
synthetic
a.1.合成的，人造的；2.虚假的
A: Why has the team struggled this year?
B: Because they’re still getting used to the new coach’s new system.
system
n.1.系统，体系；2.制度，体制；3.方法，做法；4.身体
A: We need a systematic way of handing all of this paperwork
B: I agree, it is getting out of hand.
systematic
a. 有系统的，系统化的
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