■ 字母 A - 共 100 个

1 a (an) ad. one; any; each
2 able v. having the power to do something
3 about ad. almost ("about half"); of or having a relation to ("We talk about the weather.")
4 above ad. at a higher place
5 abuse n. bad treatment causing harm or injury
6 accept v. to agree to receive
7 accident n. something that happens by chance or mistake; an unplanned event
8 accuse v. to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; to make a statement against someone
9 across ad. from side to side; to the other side
10 act v. to do something
11 activist n. one who seeks change through action
12 actor n. someone acting in a play or show
13 add v. to put (something) with another to make it larger; to say more
14 administration n. the executive part of a government, usually headed by a president or prime minister
15 admit v. to accept ("admitted to the United Nations"); to express one's guilt or responsibility ("He admitted that what he did was wrong.")
16 adult n. a grown person
17 advertise v. to show or present the qualities of a product to increase sales
18 advise v. to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision
19 affect v. to produce an effect on; to influence ("A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance.")
20 afraid ad. feeling fear
21 after ad. later; behind
22 again ad. another time; as before
23 against ad. opposed to; not agreeing with something
24 age n. how old a person or thing is
25 agency n. an organization that is part of a larger group ("an agency of the United Nations")
26 aggression n. an attack against a person or country; the violation of a country's borders
27 ago ad. of time past; before now
28 agree v. to have the same belief as someone; to be willing to do something
29 agriculture n. farming
30 aid v. to help; to support; n. help, assistance
31 aim v. to point a gun at; n. a goal or purpose
32 air n. the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe
33 air force n. a military organization using airplanes
34 airplane n. a vehicle with wings that flies
35 airport n. a place where airplanes take off and land
36 album n. a collection of recorded music
37 alcohol n. a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products
38 alive ad. having life; not dead
39 all ad. everything; everyone; the complete amount
40 ally n. a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose
41 almost ad. a little less than completely
42 alone ad. separated from others
43 along ad. near or on ("along the road")
44 already ad. before now; even now
45 also ad. added to; too
46 although conj. even if it is true that
47 always ad. at all times; every time
48 ambassador n. a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)
49 amend v. to add to or to change (a proposal or law)
50 ammunition n. the bullets or shells fired from guns
51 among ad. in or part of (a group)
52 amount n. the number, size or weight of anything
53 anarchy n. a lack of order; lawlessness
54 ancestor n. a family member from the past
55 ancient ad. very old; long ago
56 and conj. also; in addition to; with
57 anger n. a strong emotion against someone or something
58 animal n. a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat
59 anniversary n. a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past
60 announce v. to make known publicly; to declare officially
61 another ad. one more; a different one
62 answer n. a statement produced by a question; v. to make a statement after being asked a question
63 any ad. one or more of no special kind
64 apologize v. to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility
65 appeal v. to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; to call on somebody for help
66 appear v. to show oneself; to come into sight; to seem
67 appoint v. to name; to choose ("appoint a judge")
68 approve v. to agree with; to agree to support
69 archeology n. the scientific study of past human life and activities
70 area n. any place or part of it
71 argue v. to offer reasons for or against something; to dispute; to disagree
72 arms n. military equipment; weapons
73 army n. military ground forces
74 around ad. on every side (of)
75 arrest v. to seize a person for legal action; to take as a prisoner
76 arrive v. to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip
77 art n. expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues
78 artillery n. big guns
79 as conj. equally ("as fast as"); when; while
80 ash n. the part left after something burns
81 ask v. to question; to say something is wanted ("We ask the teacher questions every day.")
82 assist v. to help
83 astronaut n. a person who travels in space
84 astronomy n. the scientific study of stars and the universe
85 asylum n. political protection given by a government to a person from another country
86 at prep. in or near ("at the edge"); where ("look at"); when ("at noon")
87 atmosphere n. the gases surrounding any star or planet
88 attach v. to tie together; to connect
89 attack n. a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; v. to start a fight
90 attempt v. to work toward something; to try; to make an effort
91 attend v. to be present at
92 attention n. close or careful observing of, or listening to, someone or something ("The student paid attention to his teacher.")
93 automobile n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; a car
94 autumn n. the time of the year between summer and winter
95 available ad. present and ready for use; willing to serve or help. ("There was a list of available candidates.")
96 average n. something (a number) representing the middle; ad. common; normal
97 avoid v. to stay away from
98 awake ad. not sleeping
99 award n. an honor or prize for an act or service
100 away ad. not near
■ 字母 B - 共 83 个

1 baby n. a newly born creature
2 back n. the part behind the front; ad. the other way from forward
3 bad ad. wrong; acting against the law; not good
4 balance v. to make two sides or forces equal
5 ball n. something round
6 balloon n. a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air
7 ballot n. a piece of paper used for voting
8 ban v. to not permit; to stop; n. an official restriction
9 bank n. an organization that keeps and lends money
10 bar v. to prevent or block
11 barrier n. anything that blocks or makes an action difficult
12 base n. a military center; v. to establish as a fact ("Her research was based on experiments.")
13 battle n. a fight between opposing armed forces
14 be v. to live; to happen; to exist
15 beat v. to hit again and again
16 beauty n. that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit
17 because prep. for the reason that ("He left because he was sick.")
18 become v. to come to be
19 bed n. a sleeping place
20 before prep. earlier
21 begin v. to do the first part of an action; to start
22 behavior n. the way in which a person or animal acts ("The child's behavior was bad because he fought with other children.")
23 behind ad. at the back of; in back of
24 believe v. to think; to feel sure of; to accept as true; to trust
25 belong v. to be owned by; to be a member of
26 below ad. lower than
27 best ad. the most good
28 betray v. to turn against; to be false to
29 better ad. more good than
30 between ad. in the space or time that separates; from one to the other ("talks between two nations")
31 big ad. of great size; not small
32 bill n. a legislative proposal
33 biology n. the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms
34 bird n. a creature that flies
35 bite v. to cut with the teeth
36 black ad. dark; having the color like that of the night sky
37 blame v. to accuse; to hold responsible
38 bleed v. to lose blood
39 blind ad. not able to see
40 block v. to stop something from being done; to prevent movement
41 blood n. red fluid in the body
42 blow v. to move with force, as in air ("The wind blows.")
43 blue ad. having the color like that of a clear sky
44 boat n. something built to travel on water that carries people or goods
45 body n. all of a person or animal; the remains of a person or animal
46 boil v. to heat a liquid until it becomes very hot
47 bomb n. a device that explodes with great force; v. to attack or destroy with bombs
48 bone n. the hard material in the body
49 book n. a long written work for reading
50 border n. a dividing line between nations
51 born v. to come to life; to come into existence
52 borrow v. to take as a loan
53 both ad. not just one of two, but the two together
54 bottle n. a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid
55 bottom ad. the lowest part of something
56 box n. something to put things into; a container, usually made of paper or wood
57 boy n. a young male person
58 boycott v. to refuse to take part in or deal with
59 brain n. the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures
60 brave ad. having no fear
61 bread n. a food made from grain
62 break v. to divide into parts by force; to destroy
63 breathe v. to take air into the body and let it out again
64 bridge n. a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehicles can cross from one side to the other
65 brief ad. short; not long
66 bright ad. giving much light; strong and clear in color
67 bring v. to come with something
68 broadcast v. to send information, stories or music by radio or television; n. a radio or television program
69 brother n. a male with the same father or mother as another person
70 brown ad. having the color like that of coffee
71 budget n. a spending plan
72 build v. to join materials together to make something
73 building n. anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store or place of entertainment
74 bullet n. a small piece of metal shot from a gun
75 burn v. to be on fire; to destroy or damage by fire
76 burst v. to break open suddenly
77 bury v. to put into the ground and cover with earth
78 bus n. a public vehicle to carry people
79 business n. one's work; buying and selling to earn money; trade
80 busy ad. doing something; very active
81 but conj. however; other than; yet
82 buy v. to get by paying something, usually money
83 by conj. near; at; next to ("by the road"); from ("a play by William Shakespeare"); not later than ("by midnight")
■ 字母 C - 共 138 个

1 cabinet n. a group of ministers that helps lead a government
2 call v. to give a name to ("I call myself John."); to ask for or request ("They called for an end to the fighting.")
3 calm ad. quiet; peaceful; opposite tense
4 camera n. a device for taking pictures
5 camp n. a place with temporary housing
6 campaign n. a competition by opposing political candidates seeking support from voters; a connected series of military actions during a war
7 can v. to be able to; to have the right to; n. a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made of metal
8 cancel v. to end; to stop
9 cancer n. a disease in which dangerous cells grow quickly and destroy parts of the body
10 candidate n. a person who seeks or is nominated for an office or an honor
11 capital n. the official center of a government; the city where a country's government is
12 capture v. to make a person or animal a prisoner; to seize or take by force; to get control of
13 car n. a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; an automobile; a part of a train
14 care v. to like; to protect; to feel worry or interest
15 career n. a chosen profession; a person's working life ("The actor's career lasted for thirty years.")
16 careful ad. acting safely; with much thought
17 carry v. to take something or someone from one place to another
18 case (court) n. a legal action
19 case (medical) n. an incident of disease ("There was only one case of chicken pox at the school.")
20 cat n. a small animal that often lives with humans
21 catch v. to seize after a chase; to stop and seize with the hands
22 cause v. to make happen; n. the thing or person that produces a result
23 ceasefire n. a halt in fighting, usually by agreement
24 celebrate v. to honor a person or event with special activities
25 center n. the middle of something; the place in the middle; a place that is the main point of an activity
26 century n. one hundred years
27 ceremony n. an act or series of acts done in a special way established by tradition
28 chairman n. a person leading a meeting or an organized group
29 champion n. the best; the winner
30 chance n. a possibility of winning or losing or that something will happen
31 change v. to make different; to become different
32 charge v. to accuse someone of something, usually a crime; n. a statement in which someone is accused of something
33 chase v. to run or go after someone or something
34 cheat v. to get by a trick; to steal from
35 cheer v. to shout approval or praise
36 chemicals n. elements found in nature or made by people; substances used in the science of chemistry
37 chemistry n. the scientific study of substances, what they are made of, how they act under different conditions, and how they form other substances
38 chief n. the head or leader of a group; ad. leading; most important
39 child n. a baby; a boy or girl
40 children n. more than one child
41 choose v. to decide between two or more
42 circle n. a closed shape that has all its points equally distant from the center, like an "O"
43 citizen n. a person who is a member of a country by birth or by law
44 city n. any important large town
45 civilian ad. not military
46 civil rights n. the political, economic and social rights given equally to all people of a nation
47 claim v. to say something as a fact
48 clash n. a battle; v. to fight or oppose
49 class n. a group of students who meet to study the same subject; also, a social or economic group. ("They were members of the middle class.")
50 clean v. to make pure; ad. free from dirt or harmful substances ("clean water")
51 clear ad. easy to see or see through; easily understood
52 clergy n. a body of officials within a religious organization
53 climate n. the normal weather conditions of a place
54 climb v. to go up or down something by using the feet and sometimes the hands
55 clock n. a device that measures and shows time
56 close v. to make something not open; ad. near to
57 cloth n. a material made from plants, chemicals, animal hair and other substances
58 clothes n. what people wear
59 cloud n. a mass of fog high in the sky
60 coal n. a solid black substance used as fuel
61 coalition n. forces, groups or nations joined together
62 coast n. land on the edge of the ocean
63 coffee n. a drink made from the plant of the same name
64 cold ad. not warm; having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature
65 collapse v. to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down or fail suddenly in strength, health or power. ("The building collapsed in the earthquake." "The government collapsed after a vote in parliament.")
66 collect v. to bring or gather together in one place; to demand and receive ("collect taxes")
67 college n. a small university
68 colony n. land controlled by another country or government
69 color n. the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown, black, yellow and others
70 combine v. to mix or bring together
71 come v. to move toward; to arrive
72 command v. to order; to have power over something
73 comment v. to say something about; to express an opinion about something
74 committee n. a group of people given special work
75 common ad. usual; same for all ("a common purpose")
76 communicate v. to tell; to give or exchange information
77 community n. a group of people living together in one place or area
78 company n. a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes
79 compare v. to examine what is different or similar
80 compete v. to try to do as well as, or better than, another or others
81 complete ad. having all parts; ended or finished
82 complex ad. of or having many parts that are difficult to understand; not simple
83 compromise n. the settlement of an argument where each side agrees to accept less than first demanded
84 computer n. an electronic machine for storing and organizing information, and for communicating with others
85 concern n. interest, worry ("express concern about"); v. to fear ("to be concerned")
86 condemn v. to say a person or action is wrong or bad
87 condition n. something declared necessary to complete an agreement; a person's health
88 conference n. a meeting
89 confirm v. to approve; to say that something is true
90 conflict n. a fight; a battle, especially a long one
91 congratulate v. to praise a person or to express pleasure for success or good luck
92 Congress n. the organization of people elected to make the laws of the United States (the House of Representatives and the Senate); a similar organization in other countries
93 connect v. to join one thing to another; to unite; to link
94 conservative n. one who usually supports tradition and opposes great change
95 consider v. to give thought to; to think about carefully
96 constitution n. the written general laws and ideas that form a nation's system of government
97 contact n. the act of touching or being close to a person or thing ("He was in contact with animals that had the disease.") v. to meet or communicate with ("He wanted to contact his local official.")
98 contain v. to hold; to include
99 container n. a box, bottle or can used to hold something
100 continent n. any of the seven great land areas of the world
101 continue v. to go on doing or being
102 control v. to direct; to have power over
103 convention n. a large meeting for a special purpose
104 cook v. to heat food before eating it
105 cool ad. almost cold
106 cooperate v. to act or work together
107 copy v. to make something exactly like another; n. something made to look exactly like another
108 corn n. a food grain
109 correct ad. true; free from mistakes; v. to change to what is right
110 corruption n. actions taken to gain money or power that are legally or morally wrong
111 cost n. the price or value of something ("The cost of the book is five dollars."); v. to be valued at ("The book costs five dollars.")
112 cotton n. a material made from a plant of the same name
113 count v. to speak or add numbers
114 country n. a nation; the territory of a nation; land away from cities
115 court n. where trials take place; where judges make decisions about law
116 cover v. to put something over a person or thing; n. anything that is put over a person or thing
117 cow n. a farm animal used for its milk
118 crash v. to fall violently; to hit with great force
119 create v. to make; to give life or form to
120 creature n. any living being; any animal or human
121 credit n. an agreement that payments will be made at a later time
122 crew n. a group of people working together
123 crime n. an act that violates a law
124 criminal n. a person who is responsible for a crime
125 crisis n. an extremely important time when something may become much better or worse; a dangerous situation
126 criticize v. to say what is wrong with something or someone; to condemn; to judge
127 crops n. plants that are grown and gathered for food, such as grains, fruits and vegetables
128 cross v. to go from one side to another; to go across
129 crowd n. a large number of people gathered in one place
130 crush v. to damage or destroy by great weight; to defeat completely
131 cry v. to express or show sorrow or pain
132 culture n. all the beliefs, traditions and arts of a group or population
133 cure v. to improve health; to make well ("The doctor can cure the disease."); n. something that makes a sick person well ("Antibiotics are a cure for infection.")
134 curfew n. an order to people to stay off the streets or to close their businesses
135 current n. movement of air, water or electricity; ad. belonging to the present time ("She found the report in a current publication.")
136 custom n. a long-established belief or activity of a people
137 customs n. taxes on imports
138 cut v. to divide or injure with a sharp tool; to make less; to reduce
■ 字母 D - 共 85 个

1 dam n. a wall built across a river to hold back flowing water
2 damage v. to cause injury or destruction; n. harm; hurt or injury, usually to things
3 dance v. to move the body and feet to music; n. a series of steps, usually to music
4 danger n. a strong chance of suffering injury, damage or loss
5 dark ad. having little or no light ("The room was dark.")
6 date n. an expression of time; a day, month and year
7 daughter n. a person's female child
8 day n. twenty-four hours; the hours of sunlight
9 dead ad. not living
10 deaf ad. not able to hear
11 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.")
12 debate v. to argue for or against something; n. a public discussion or argument
13 debt n. something that is owed; the condition of owing
14 decide v. to choose; to settle; to judge
15 declare v. to say; to make a statement
16 decrease v. to make less in size or amount
17 deep ad. going far down; a long way from top to bottom
18 defeat v. to cause to lose in a battle or struggle; n. a loss; the condition of having lost
19 defend v. to guard or fight against attack; to protect
20 deficit n. a shortage that results when spending is greater than earnings, or imports are greater than exports
21 define v. to give the meaning of; to explain
22 degree n. a measure of temperature
23 delay v. to decide to do something at a later time; to postpone; to cause to be late
24 delegate n. one sent to act for another; one who represents another
25 demand v. to ask by ordering; to ask with force
26 democracy n. the system of government in which citizens vote to choose leaders or to make other important decisions
27 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.")
28 denounce v. to accuse of being wrong or evil; to criticize severely
29 deny v. to declare that something is not true; to refuse a request
30 depend v. to need help and support
31 deplore v. to regret strongly; to express sadness
32 deploy v. to move forces or weapons into positions for action
33 depression n. severe unhappiness; a period of reduced business and economic activity during which many people lose their jobs
34 describe v. to give a word picture of something; to give details of something
35 desert n. a dry area of land
36 design v. to plan or create plans for
37 desire v. to want very much; to wish for
38 destroy v. to break into pieces; to end the existence of
39 detail n. a small part of something; a small piece of information
40 detain v. to keep or hold ("The police detained several suspects for questioning.")
41 develop v. to grow; to create; to experience progress
42 device n. a piece of equipment made for a special purpose
43 dictator n. a ruler with complete power
44 die v. to become dead; to stop living; to end
45 diet n. usual daily food and drink
46 different ad. not the same
47 difficult ad. not easy; hard to do, make or carry out
48 dig v. to make a hole in the ground
49 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.")
50 diplomat n. a person who represents his or her government in dealing with another government
51 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.")
52 direction n. the way (east, west, north, south); where someone or something came from or went to
53 dirt n. earth or soil
54 disappear v. to become unseen; to no longer exist
55 disarm v. to take away weapons; to no longer keep weapons; to make a bomb harmless by removing its exploding device
56 disaster n. an event causing widespread destruction or loss of life, such as an earthquake or plane crash
57 discover v. to find or learn something
58 discrimination n. unfair treatment or consideration based on opinions about a whole group instead of on the qualities of an individual. ("He was accused of discrimination against people from other countries.")
59 discuss v. to talk about; to exchange ideas
60 disease n. a sickness in living things, often caused by viruses, germs or bacteria
61 dismiss v. to send away; to refuse to consider
62 dispute v. to oppose strongly by argument; n. an angry debate
63 dissident n. a person who strongly disagrees with his or her government
64 distance n. the amount of space between two places or objects ("The distance from my house to your house is two kilometers.")
65 dive v. to jump into water head first
66 divide v. to separate into two or more parts
67 do v. to act; to make an effort
68 doctor n. a person trained in medicine to treat sick people
69 document n. an official piece of paper with facts written on it, used as proof or support of something
70 dog n. a small animal that often lives with humans
71 dollar n. United States money, one hundred cents
72 donate v. to present something as a gift to an organization, country or cause. ("She donated money to the Red Cross to help survivors of the earthquake.")
73 door n. an opening for entering or leaving a building or room
74 double v. to increase two times as much in size, strength or number
75 down ad. from higher to lower; in a low place
76 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
77 drink v. to take liquid into the body through the mouth
78 drive v. to control a moving vehicle
79 drop v. to fall or let fall; to go lower
80 drown v. to die under water
81 drug n. anything used as a medicine or in making medicine; a chemical substance used to ease pain or to affect the mind
82 dry ad. not wet; without rain
83 during ad. through the whole time; while (something is happening)
84 dust n. pieces of matter so small that they can float in the air
85 duty n. one's job or responsibility; what one must do because it is right and just
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1 each ad. every one by itself
2 early ad. at or near the beginning, especially the beginning of the day; opposite late
3 earn v. to be paid in return for work done
4 earth n. the planet we all live on; the ground or soil
5 earthquake n. a sudden, violent shaking of the earth's surface
6 ease v. to reduce; to make less difficult
7 east n. the direction from which the sun rises
8 easy ad. not difficult; not hard to do
9 eat v. to take food into the body through the mouth
10 ecology n. the scientific study of the environment and links among living and material things
11 economy n. the system by which money, industry and trade are organized
12 edge n. the line where something ends or begins
13 education n. the act of teaching
14 effect n. the result or change caused by something ("The storm had a serious effect on the economy.")
15 effort n. an attempt; the work necessary to do something
16 egg n. the rounded object containing unborn young produced by female birds, fish or reptiles; a single cell in a female person or animal that can develop into a baby
17 either ad. one of two, but not the other
18 elect v. to choose by voting
19 electricity n. a form of energy that flows through wires to provide heat and light, and power to machines
20 embassy n. the offices of an ambassador and his or her assistants
21 embryo n. a human or animal in the earliest stages of its development
22 emergency n. an unexpected and dangerous situation demanding quick action
23 emotion n. a strong feeling such as love, hate, fear or sadness
24 employ v. to give work in return for wages
25 empty ad. having nothing inside; v. to remove everything
26 end v. to stop; to finish; n. the part which comes last
27 enemy n. a person opposing or hating another; a person or people of the other side in a war
28 energy n. power used to do work, usually with machines; the ability and willingness to be active
29 enforce v. to make something be done
30 engine n. a machine that uses energy to cause movement or to do work
31 engineer n. a person who designs engines, machines, roads, bridges or railroads
32 enjoy v. to be pleased or satisfied by something
33 enough ad. as much as necessary; pro. the amount needed
34 enter v. to come or go into
35 environment n. all surrounding things, conditions and influences that affect life; the natural world of land, sea, air, plants and animals
36 equal ad. the same in amount, size, weight or value; having the same rights
37 equipment n. things, tools or machines needed for a purpose or activity
38 escape v. to get free; to get away from; to get out of
39 especially ad. more than others ("We liked the food, especially the fish.")
40 establish v. to bring into existence; to create
41 estimate v. to form an opinion about a value, size or amount using less than complete information
42 ethnic ad. of or concerning people belonging to a large group because of their race, religion, language, tribe or where their ancestors lived
43 evaporate v. to change from a liquid into a gas
44 even ad. in a way not thought possible ("They survived, even though the building was destroyed.")
45 event n. that which happens, especially something of importance
46 ever ad. at any time
47 every ad. each one; all
48 evidence n. material or facts that prove something; a reason for believing
49 evil ad. not good; extremely bad
50 exact ad. having no mistakes; correct in every detail
51 examine v. to study closely
52 example n. a part that shows what the rest of a thing or group is like
53 excellent ad. extremely good
54 except prep. but for
55 exchange v. to trade; to give or receive one thing for another
56 excuse v. to take away blame; to pardon; to forgive; n. a reason (sometimes false) for an action
57 execute v. to kill
58 exercise n. an activity or effort for the purpose of improving the body or to stay in good health
59 exile v. to force a person to leave his or her country; to expel; n. a person who is forced to leave his or her country
60 exist v. to be; to live
61 expand v. to make larger; to grow larger
62 expect v. to think or believe that something will happen; to wait for an event
63 expel v. to force out; to remove from; to send away
64 experience v. to live through an event, situation or condition ("She experienced great pain."); n. something that one has done or lived through ("The experience caused her great pain.")
65 experiment v. to test; n. a test or trial carried out to prove if an idea is true or false, or to discover something
66 expert n. a person with special knowledge or training
67 explain v. to give reasons for; to make clear; to tell about; to tell the meaning
68 explode v. to break apart violently with a loud noise, like a bomb
69 explore v. to travel in a place that is not well known to learn more about it; to make a careful search; to examine closely
70 export v. to send to another country; n. something sent to another country, usually for sale
71 express v. to say clearly
72 extend v. to stretch out in area or length; to continue for a longer time
73 extra ad. more than normal, expected or necessary
74 extraordinary ad. far greater or better than the usual or normal
75 extreme ad. more than the usual or accepted
76 extremist n. a person with strong religious or political beliefs who acts in an extreme or violent way
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1 face n. the front of the head: eyes, nose, mouth; v. to look toward; to turn toward; to have before you, such as a problem or danger
2 fact n. something known or proved to be true
3 factory n. a building or group of buildings where goods are made
4 fail v. to not succeed; to not reach a goal
5 fair ad. just; honest; what is right
6 fall v. to go down quickly; to come down; to drop to the ground or a lower position
7 false ad. not true; not correct
8 family n. the group that includes children and their parents
9 famous ad. known very well to many people
10 fan n. a person who actively supports a sport, activity or performer ("The baseball fan attended every game his team played.")
11 far ad. at, to or from a great distance
12 farm n. land used to grow crops and animals for food
13 fast ad. moving or working at great speed; quick
14 fat n. tissue in the bodies of humans and animals used to store energy and to keep warm; ad. thick; heavy
15 father n. the male parent; a man who has a child or children
16 favorite ad. liked more than others ("Ice cream was her favorite food.")
17 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.")
18 federal ad. of or having to do with a national or central government
19 feed v. to give food to
20 feel v. to have or experience an emotion; to know by touching
21 female n. a woman or girl; the sex that gives birth; ad. of or about women
22 fence n. something around an area of land to keep animals or people in or out
23 fertile ad. rich in production of plants or animals; producing much
24 few ad. not many; a small number of
25 field n. an area of open land, usually used to grow crops or to raise animals
26 fierce ad. extremely strong; violent; angry
27 fight v. to use violence or force; to attempt to defeat or destroy an enemy; n. the use of force; a battle
28 fill v. to put or pour something into a container until there is space for no more
29 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
30 final ad. at the end; last
31 financial ad. of or about the system that includes the use of money, credit, investments and banks
32 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.")
33 fine n. a payment ordered by a court to punish someone for a crime; ad. very good; very small or thin
34 finish v. to complete; to end
35 fire v. to shoot a gun; n. the heat and light produced by something burning
36 fireworks n. rockets producing bright fire in the sky, used in holiday celebrations
37 firm ad. not easily moved or changed ("She is firm in her opinion.")
38 first ad. coming before all others
39 fish n. a creature that lives and can breathe in water
40 fit v. to be of the correct size or shape ("These shoes fit my feet.")
41 fix v. to make good or right again
42 flag n. a piece of colored cloth used to represent a nation, government or organization
43 flat ad. smooth; having no high places
44 flee v. to run away from
45 float v. to be on water without sinking; to move or be moved gently on water or through air
46 flood v. to cover with water; n. the movement of water out of a river, lake or ocean onto land
47 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.")
48 flow v. to move like a liquid
49 flower n. the colored part of plants that carry seeds
50 fluid n. any substance that can flow, such as a liquid
51 fly v. to move through the air with wings, like a bird or airplane; to travel in an airplane or flying vehicle
52 fog n. a mass of wet air that is difficult to see through; a cloud close to the ground
53 follow v. to come or go after; to accept the rule or power of; to obey
54 food n. that which is taken in by all living things for energy, strength and growth
55 fool v. to make someone believe something that is not true; to trick; n. a person who is tricked easily
56 foot n. the bottom part of the leg; the part of the body that touches the ground when a person or animal walks
57 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.")
58 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
59 foreign ad. of, about or from another nation; not from one's own place or country
60 forest n. a place of many trees
61 forget v. to not remember
62 forgive v. to pardon; to excuse; to remove guilt
63 form v. to make; to start; to shape ("They formed a swim team."); n. a kind ("Swimming is a form of exercise.")
64 former ad. earlier in time; not now
65 forward ad. the direction in front of; toward the front
66 free v. to release; ad. not controlled by another or by outside forces; not in prison; independent; not limited by rules; without cost
67 freedom n. the condition of being free
68 freeze v. to cause or to become very cold; to make or to become hard by cold
69 fresh ad. newly made or gathered; recent
70 friend n. a person one likes and trusts
71 frighten v. to cause great fear
72 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.")
73 front n. the forward part; the opposite of back; the beginning; the first part
74 fruit n. food from trees and plants
75 fuel n. any substance burned to create heat or power
76 full ad. containing as much as a person or thing can hold; complete
77 fun n. anything that is pleasing and causes happiness
78 funeral n. a ceremony held in connection with the burial or burning of the dead
79 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.")
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1 gain v. to get possession of; to get more; to increase
2 game n. an activity with rules in which people or teams play or compete, usually sports
3 gas n. any substance that is not solid or liquid; any substance that burns to provide heat, light or power
4 gather v. to bring or come together into a group or place; to collect
5 general n. a high military leader; ad. without details; affecting or including all or almost all
6 generation n. a group of individuals born and living at about the same time. ("The mother and daughter represented two generations.")
7 genocide n. a plan of action to kill or destroy a national, religious, racial or ethnic group
8 gentle ad. soft; kind; not rough or violent
9 get v. to receive; to gain; to go and bring back; to become; to become the owner
10 of  . 
11 gift n. something given without cost
12 girl n. a young female person
13 give v. to present to another to keep without receiving payment
14 glass n. a hard, clear material that is easily broken, used most often for windows or for containers to hold liquids
15 go v. to move from one place to another; to leave
16 goal n. that toward which an effort is directed; that which is aimed at; the end of a trip or race
17 god n. the spirit that is honored as creator of all things ("They believe in God."); a spirit or being believed in many religions to have special powers
18 gold n. a highly valued yellow metal
19 good ad. pleasing; helpful; kind; correct; not bad
20 goods n. things owned or made to be sold
21 govern v. to control; to rule by military or political power
22 government n. a system of governing; the organization of people that rules a country, city or area
23 grain n. the seed of grass plants used for food, such as wheat, rice and corn; those plants that produce the seeds
24 grass n. a plant with long, narrow, green leaves
25 gray ad. having the color like that made by mixing black and white
26 great ad. very large or more than usual in size or number; very good; important
27 green ad. having the color like that made by mixing yellow and blue; having the color like that of growing leaves and grass
28 grind v. to reduce to small pieces by crushing
29 ground n. land; the earth's surface; soil
30 group n. a number of people or things together; a gathering of people working for a common purpose
31 grow v. to develop or become bigger; to increase in size or amount
32 guarantee v. to promise a result; to promise that something will happen
33 guard v. to watch and protect a person, place or thing ("He guards the president."); n. a person or thing that watches or protects ("He is a prison guard.")
34 guerrilla n. a person who fights as part of an unofficial army, usually against an official army or police
35 guide v. to lead to; to show the way; n. one who shows the way
36 guilty ad. having done something wrong or in violation of a law; responsible for a bad action
37 gun n. a weapon that shoots bullets
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1 hair n. the fine material that grows from the skin, especially from the head
2 half n. one of two equal parts of something
3 halt v. to come or cause to come to a stop; to stop
4 hang v. to place something so the highest part is supported and the lower part is not; to kill by hanging
5 happen v. to become a fact or event; to take place
6 happy ad. pleased; satisfied; feeling good; not sad
7 hard ad. not easily cut or broken; solid; difficult to do or understand; needing much effort or force
8 harm v. to injure; to damage; n. damage; hurt
9 harvest v. to gather crops; n. the crop after it is gathered
10 hat n. a head cover
11 hate v. to have strong emotions against; to consider as an enemy; opposite love
12 have v. to possess; to own; to hold
13 he pro. the boy or man who is being spoken about
14 head v. to lead; to command; n. leader; chief; the top part of something; the highest position
15 headquarters n. the center from which orders are given; the main offices of a business or organization
16 heal v. to return to good health; to cure; to become well
17 health n. the general condition of the body and mind; the condition of being free from sickness or disease
18 hear v. to receive sound through the ears; to receive news about
19 heat v. to make hot or warm; n. great warmth; that which is produced by burning fuel; energy from the sun
20 heavy ad. having much weight; not easy to lift; of great amount or force
21 helicopter n. a machine without wings that can fly up or down or remain in one place above the ground
22 help v. to give support; to assist; to make easier; n. support; aid
23 here ad. in, to or at this place
24 hero n. a person honored for being brave or wise
25 hide v. to prevent from being seen or found; to make secret
26 high ad. tall; far up; far above the ground; important; above others
27 hijack v. to seize or take control of a vehicle by force
28 hill n. a small mountain
29 history n. the written record or description of past events; the study of the past
30 hit v. to strike; to touch with force
31 hold v. to carry or support, usually in the hands or arms; to keep in one position; to keep as a prisoner; to contain; to possess; to occupy; to organize and be involved in ("The two sides hold talks this week.")
32 hole n. an opening; a torn or broken place in something
33 holiday n. a day when one does not work; a day on which no work is done to honor or remember a person or event
34 holy ad. greatly honored in religion
35 home n. the building where a person lives, especially with family; the place where one was born or comes from; the area or country where one lives
36 honest ad. truthful; able to be trusted
37 honor v. to obey; to show strong, good feelings for ("to honor one's parents"); n. an award; an act of giving special recognition ("He received many honors for his efforts to help others.")
38 hope v. to expect; to believe there is a good chance that something will happen as wanted; to want something to happen
39 horrible ad. causing great fear; terrible
40 horse n. a large animal often used for racing, riding or farm work
41 hospital n. a place where sick or injured people are given medical care
42 hostage n. a person captured and held as a guarantee that a demand or promise will be honored
43 hostile ad. ready to fight; ready for war
44 hot ad. having or feeling great heat or a high temperature
45 hotel n. a building with rooms, and often food, for travellers
46 hour n. a measure of time; sixty minutes
47 house n. a building in which people live; a country's parliament or lawmaking group ("House of Representatives")
48 how ad. in what way; to what amount
49 however conj. yet; but
50 huge ad. very big; of great size
51 human ad. of or about people
52 humor n. the ability to understand, enjoy or express what makes people laugh
53 hunger n. the need for food
54 hunt v. to search for animals to capture or kill them; to seek; to try to find
55 hurry v. to do or go fast
56 hurt v. to cause pain, injury or damage
57 husband n. a man who is married
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1 I pro. the person speaking
2 ice n. frozen water
3 idea n. a thought or picture in the mind; a belief
4 identify v. to recognize someone or something and to say who or what they are
5 if conj. on condition; provided that ("I will go if you go.")
6 ignore v. to pay no attention to or refuse to consider ("The president ignored the protesters outside his office.")
7 illegal ad. not legal; in violation of a law
8 imagine v. to make a picture in the mind; to form an idea
9 immediate ad. without delay; very near in time or place
10 immigrant n. a person who arrives in a country to live there
11 import v. to bring from another country; n. something brought from another country, usually for sale
12 important ad. having great meaning, value or power
13 improve v. to make better; to become better
14 in prep. inside; held by; contained by; surrounded by; during
15 incident n. an event or something that happens
16 incite v. to urge or cause an action or emotion, usually something bad or violent
17 include v. to have; to make a part of
18 increase v. to make more in size or amount
19 independent ad. not influenced by or controlled by another or others; free; separate
20 individual n. one person
21 industry n. any business that produces goods or provides services; the work and related activity in factories and offices; all organizations involved in manufacturing
22 infect v. to make sick with something that causes disease
23 inflation n. a continuing rise in prices while the value of money goes down
24 influence v. to have an effect on someone or something; to cause change
25 inform v. to tell; to give knowledge to
26 information n. knowledge; facts
27 inject v. to force a fluid into, such as putting medicine or drugs into the body through the skin
28 injure v. to cause harm or damage to a person or animal
29 innocent ad. not guilty of a crime; not responsible for a bad action
30 insane ad. mentally sick
31 insect n. a very small creature, usually with many legs and sometimes with wings
32 inspect v. to look at something carefully; to examine, especially by an expert
33 instead ad. in the place of; taking the place of
34 instrument n. a tool or device designed to do something or to make something
35 insult v. to say something or to do something that makes another person angry or dishonored
36 intelligence n. the ability to think or learn; information gathered by spying
37 intelligent ad. quick to understand or learn
38 intense ad. very strong; extremely serious
39 interest n. what is important to someone ("He acted to protect his interests." "She had a great interest in painting."); a share in owning a business; money paid for the use of money borrowed
40 interfere v. to get in the way of; to work against; to take part in the activities of others, especially when not asked to do so
41 international ad. of or about more than one nation or many nations; of the whole world
42 Internet n. the extensive communications system that connects computers around the world
43 intervene v. to come between; to come between in order to settle or solve
44 invade v. to enter an area or country by force with an army
45 invent v. to plan and make something never made before; to create a new thing or way of doing something
46 invest v. to give money to a business or organization with the hope of making more money
47 investigate v. to study or examine all information about an event, situation or charge; to search for the truth
48 invite v. to ask someone to take part in or join an event, organization or gathering
49 involve v. to take part in; to become a part of; to include
50 iron n. a strong, hard metal used to make machines and tools
51 island n. a land area with water all around it
52 issue n. an important problem or subject that people are discussing or arguing about
53 it pro. a thing, place, event or idea that is being spoken about ("The sky is blue, but it also has a few white clouds.")
■ 字母 J - 共 11 个

1 jail n. a prison for those waiting to be tried for a crime or for those serving sentences for crimes that are not serious
2 jewel n. a valuable stone, such as a diamond or emerald
3 job n. the work that one does to earn money
4 join v. to put together or come together; to become part of or a member of
5 joint ad. shared by two or more
6 joke n. something done or said to cause others to laugh
7 judge v. to form an opinion about; to decide a question, especially a legal one; n. a public official who decides problems of law in a court
8 jump v. to push down on the feet and move up quickly into the air
9 jury n. a group of people chosen to decide what is true in a trial
10 just ad. only ("Help me for just a minute."); very shortly before or after the present ("He just left."); at the same time ("He left just as I came in."); what is right or fair ("The law is just, in my opinion.")
11 justice n. the quality of being right, fair or lawful
■ 字母 K - 共 9 个

1 keep v. to possess; to have for oneself
2 kick v. to hit with the foot
3 kidnap v. to seize and take away by force
4 kill v. to make dead; to cause to die
5 kind n. sort ("What kind of dog is that?"); ad. gentle; caring; helpful
6 kiss v. to touch with the mouth to show love or honor
7 knife n. a tool or weapon used to cut
8 know v. to understand something as correct; to have the facts about; to recognize someone because you have met and talked together before
9 knowledge n. that which is known; learning or understanding
 ■ 字母 L - 共 52 个

1 labor n. work; workers as a group
2 laboratory n. a room or place where experiments in science are done
3 lack v. to be without; n. the condition of needing, wanting or not having
4 lake n. a large area of fresh water surrounded by land
5 land v. to come to the earth from the air ("Airplanes land at airports."); n. the part of the earth not covered by water; the ground
6 language n. words and their use; what people speak in a country, nation or group
7 large ad. big; being of more than usual size, amount or number; opposite small
8 last v. to continue ("The talks will last three days."); ad. after all others; the only one remaining ("She is the last person in line.")
9 late ad. after the correct time; near the end; opposite early
10 laugh v. to make sounds to express pleasure or happy feelings
11 launch v. to put into operation; to begin; to send into the air or space
12 law n. all or any rules made by a government
13 lead v. to show the way; to command; to control; to go first
14 leak v. to come out of or to escape through a small opening or hole (usually a gas or liquid)
15 learn v. to get knowledge about; to come to know a fact or facts
16 leave v. to go away from; to let something stay where it is
17 left ad. on the side that is toward the west when one is facing north; opposite right
18 legal ad. of or in agreement with the law
19 legislature n. a government lawmaking group
20 lend v. to permit someone to use a thing temporarily; to make a loan of money
21 less ad. smaller in amount; not as much
22 let v. to permit to do or to be; to make possible
23 letter n. a message written on paper; a communication in writing sent to another person
24 level n. the amount or height that something reaches or rises to; the position of something or someone
25 liberal ad. one who usually supports social progress or change
26 lie v. to have one's body on the ground or other surface; to say something that one knows is not true
27 life n. the time between being born and dying; opposite death; all living things
28 lift v. to take or bring up to a higher place or level
29 light n. a form of energy that affects the eyes so that one is able to see; anything that produces light; ad. bright; clear; not heavy
30 lightning n. light produced by electricity in the air, usually during a storm
31 like v. to be pleased with; to have good feelings for someone or something; ad. in the same way as; similar to
32 limit v. to restrict to a number or amount; n. the greatest amount or number permitted
33 line n. a long, thin mark on a surface; a number of people or things organized; one after another; the edge of an area protected by military forces
34 link v. to connect; to unite one thing or event with another; n. a relation between two or more things, situations or events
35 liquid n. a substance that is not a solid or gas, and can move freely, like water
36 list v. to put in writing a number of names of people or things; n. a written series of names or things
37 listen v. to try to hear
38 literature n. all the poems, stories and writings of a period of time or of a country
39 little ad. not tall or big; a small amount
40 live v. to have life; to exist; ad. having life; alive
41 load v. to put objects on or into a vehicle or container; n. that which is carried
42 loan n. money borrowed that usually must be returned with interest payments; something borrowed
43 local ad. about or having to do with one place
44 lonely ad. feeling alone and wanting friends; visited by few or no people ("a lonely man")
45 long ad. not short; measuring from beginning to end; measuring much; for much time
46 look v. to turn the eyes toward so as to see; to search or hunt for; to seem to be
47 lose v. to have no longer; to not find; to fail to keep; to be defeated
48 loud ad. having a strong sound; full of sound or noise
49 love v. to like very much; to feel a strong, kind emotion (sometimes involving sex); n. a strong, kind emotion for someone or something; opposite hate
50 low ad. not high or tall; below the normal height; close to the ground
51 loyal ad. showing strong friendship and support for someone or something
52 luck n. something that happens by chance
 ■ 字母 M - 共 79 个

1 machine n. a device with moving parts used to do work
2 magazine n. a publication of news, stories, pictures or other information
3 mail n. letters, papers and other things sent through an official system, such as a post office
4 main ad. the most important or largest
5 major ad. great in size, importance or amount
6 majority n. the greater number; more than half
7 make v. to produce; to create; to build; to do something or to carry out an action; to cause to be or to become
8 male n. a man or boy; the sex that is the father of children; ad. of or about men
9 man n. an adult male human
10 manufacture v. to make goods in large amounts
11 many ad. a large number or amount of
12 map n. a picture of the earth's surface or a part of it
13 march v. to walk in a group like soldiers; to walk together in a large group to protest about something
14 mark v. to make a sign or cut on something
15 market n. a place or area where goods are sold, bought or traded; an economic system in which the prices of things are decided by how many there are and how much money people are willing to pay for them
16 marry v. to join a man and woman together as husband and wife; to become husband and wife (usually in a religious or civil ceremony)
17 mass n. an amount of matter having no special form and usually of a large size
18 mate v. to bring together a male and a female to create another creature
19 material n. the substance, substances or matter of which something is made or from which something can be made, such as wood, cloth or stone; anything that can be made into something else
20 mathematics n. the science dealing with amounts, sizes and shapes, as explained by numbers and signs
21 matter n. anything that can be seen or felt; what things are made of
22 may v. a word used with an action word to mean permit or possible ("May I go?" "They may leave tomorrow.")
23 mayor n. the chief official of a city or town government
24 meal n. food eaten to satisfy hunger, such as dinner
25 mean v. to want to; to give the idea of; to have the idea of
26 measure v. to learn the amount, size or distance of something; n. an action taken; a legislative proposal
27 meat n. the part of a dead animal used for food
28 media n. all public information organizations, including newspapers, television and radio
29 medicine n. a substance or drug used to treat disease or pain; the science or study of treating and curing disease or improving health
30 meet v. to come together with someone or something at the same time and place
31 melt v. to make a solid into a liquid by heating it
32 member n. one of a group
33 memorial n. something done or made to honor the memory of a person or event
34 memory n. a picture in the mind of past events; the ability to remember; a thing remembered
35 mental ad. about or having to do with the mind
36 message n. written or spoken news or information; a note from one person to another person or group
37 metal n. a hard substance such as iron, steel or gold
38 method n. the way something is done
39 microscope n. a device used to make very small things look larger so they can be studied
40 middle n. the center; a place or time of equal distance from both sides or ends; ad. in the center
41 militant n. someone active in trying to cause political change, often by the use of force or violence
42 military n. the armed forces of a nation or group; ad. of or about the armed forces
43 militia n. an army of citizens instead of professional soldiers; an armed force or private army
44 milk n. the white liquid produced by female animals to feed their young
45 mind n. the thinking, feeling part of a person
46 mine v. to dig useful or valuable substances out of the earth; n. a place in the earth where such substances are found; a bomb placed under the ground or under water so it cannot be seen
47 mineral n. a substance found in nature that is not an animal or a plant, such as coal or salt
48 minister n. a member of a cabinet; a high government official ("prime minister,"foreign minister")
49 minor ad. small in size; of little importance
50 minority n. the smaller number; opposite majority
51 minute n. a measure of time; one of the sixty equal parts of an hour; sixty seconds
52 miss v. to fail to hit, see, reach or meet
53 missile n. any weapon that can be thrown or fired through the air and explodes when it reaches its target
54 missing ad. lost; not found
55 mistake n. a wrong action or decision; an action done without the knowledge that it was wrong
56 mix v. to put different things together to make one thing
57 mob n. a large group of wild or angry people
58 model n. an example; something, usually small, made to show how something will look or work
59 moderate ad. not extreme
60 modern ad. of the present or very recent time; the most improved
61 money n. pieces of metal or paper used to pay for things
62 month n. one of the twelve periods of time into which a year is divided
63 moon n. the bright object often seen in the night sky that orbits the earth about every twenty-nine days
64 moral ad. concerning what is right or wrong in someone's actions
65 more ad. greater in size or amount
66 morning n. the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon
67 most ad. greatest in size or amount
68 mother n. the female parent; a woman who has a child or children
69 motion n. a movement; a continuing change of position or place
70 mountain n. a part of the earth's surface that rises high above the area around it
71 mourn v. to express or feel sadness
72 move v. to change position; to put or keep in motion; to go
73 movement n. the act of moving or a way of moving; a series of acts or efforts to reach a goal
74 movie n. a motion picture; a film
75 much ad. great in amount
76 murder v. to kill another person illegally; n. the crime of killing another person
77 music n. the making of sounds by singing or using a musical instrument
78 must v. a word used with an action word to mean necessary ("You must go to school.")
79 mystery n. something that is not or cannot be explained or understood; a secret
■ 字母 N - 共 33 个

1 name v. to appoint; to nominate; to give a name to; n. a word by which a person, animal or thing is known or called
2 narrow ad. limited in size or amount; not wide; having a short distance from one side to the other
3 nation n. a country, together with its social and political systems
4 native n. someone who was born in a place, not one who moved there
5 natural ad. of or about nature; normal; common to its kind
6 nature n. all the plants, animals and other things on earth not created by humans; events or processes not caused by humans
7 navy n. the part of a country's military force trained to fight at sea
8 near ad. not far; close to
9 necessary ad. needed to get a result or effect; required
10 need v. to require; to want; to be necessary to have or to do
11 negotiate v. to talk about a problem or situation to find a common solution
12 neighbor n. a person or country that is next to or near another
13 neither ad. not one or the other of two
14 neutral ad. not supporting one side or the other in a dispute
15 never ad. at no time; not ever
16 new ad. not existing before; not known before; recently made, built, bought or grown; another; different
17 news n. information about any recent events, especially as reported by the media
18 next ad. coming immediately after; nearest
19 nice ad. pleasing; good; kind
20 night n. the time between when the sun goes down and when it rises, when there is little or no light
21 no ad. used to reject or to refuse; not any; not at all
22 noise n. sound, especially when loud
23 nominate v. to name someone as a candidate for an election; to propose a person for an office or position
24 noon n. the middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime
25 normal n. the usual condition, amount or form; ad. usual; what is expected
26 north n. the direction to the left of a person facing the rising sun
27 not ad. a word showing that something is denied or untrue ("She is not going.")
28 note v. to talk about something already known; n. a word or words written to help a person remember; a short letter
29 nothing n. not anything; no thing
30 now ad. at this time; immediately
31 nowhere ad. not in, to or at any place
32 nuclear ad. of or about the energy produced by splitting atoms or bringing them together; of or about weapons that explode by using energy from atoms
33 number n. a word or sign used to show the order or amount of things
■ 字母 O - 共 36 个

1 obey v. to act as one is ordered to act
2 object v. to show that one does not like or approve; to protest; n. something not alive that can be seen or touched
3 observe v. to watch; to look at carefully; to celebrate or honor something ("They will observe the anniversary of the day she was born.")
4 occupy v. to take and hold or to control by force
5 ocean 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 water
6 of prep. made from; belonging to; about; connected to; included among
7 off ad. away; at a distance; condition when something is no longer operating or continuing; not on; not connected
8 offensive n. a military campaign of attack; ad. having to do with attacking
9 offer v. to present or propose; n. the act of presenting or proposing; that which is presented or proposed
10 office n. a room or building where business or work is done; a public position to which one is elected or appointed
11 officer n. a person in the military who commands others; any person who is a member of a police force
12 official 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
13 often ad. many times
14 oil n. a thick liquid that does not mix with water and that burns easily; a black liquid taken from the ground and used as fuel
15 old ad. not young or new; having lived or existed for many years
16 on 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.")
17 once ad. one time only
18 only ad. being the single one or ones; no more than ("We have only two dollars.")
19 open v. to start ("They opened talks."); ad. not closed; not secret
20 operate v. to do work or a job; to cut into the body for medical reasons
21 opinion n. a belief based on one's own ideas and thinking
22 oppose v. to be against; to fight against
23 opposite ad. different as possible; completely different from; exactly the other way ("North is the opposite direction from south.")
24 oppress v. to make others suffer; to control by the use of unjust and cruel force or power
25 or conj. giving another of two choices; giving the last of several choices
26 orbit 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 planet
27 order 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
28 organize v. to put in order; to put together into a system
29 other ad. different; of another kind; the remaining one or ones of two or more ">("That man is short; the other is tall.")
30 our ad. of or belonging to us
31 oust v. to force to leave; to remove by force
32 out ad. away from the inside; opposite of in
33 over conj. above; covering; across, in or on every part of ("all over the world")
34 overthrow v. to remove from power; to defeat or end by force
35 owe v. to pay or have to repay (usually money) in return for something received
36 own v. to have or possess for oneself
■ 字母 P - 共 105 个

1 pain n. a hurt or suffering somewhere in the body
2 paint v. to cover with a liquid color; to make a picture with liquid colors; n. a colored liquid used to cover or protect a surface
3 paper n. a thin, flat material made from plants or cloth often used for writing
4 parachute n. a device that permits a person or thing to fall slowly from an airplane or helicopter to the ground
5 parade n. a group of people and vehicles moving together to celebrate a special event or anniversary
6 pardon v. to forgive for a crime and release from punishment
7 parent n. a father or mother
8 parliament n. a government lawmaking group
9 part n. something less than the whole; not all of something
10 partner n. a person who takes part in some activity in common with another or others. ("The two men were business partners.")
11 party n. a group of people working together for a political purpose; a group of people or friends gathered together for enjoyment
12 pass v. to go by or move around something; to move along; to cause or permit to go
13 passenger n. a person travelling by airplane, train, boat or car who is not the pilot or driver
14 passport n. a document permitting a person to travel to another country
15 past n. the time gone by; the time before; ad. recent; immediately before; former
16 path n. a narrow way for walking; a way along which something moves
17 patient n. a person being treated by a doctor for a health problem
18 pay v. to give money for work done or for something bought
19 peace n. the condition of freedom from war, fighting or noise; rest; quiet
20 people n. any group of persons; all the persons of a group, race, religion or nation ("the American people")
21 percent n. a part of every hundred ("Ten is ten percent of one hundred.")
22 perfect ad. complete or correct in every way; completely right or good; without mistakes
23 perform v. to speak, dance or sing in front of others
24 period n. an amount of time within events, restrictions or conditions
25 permanent ad. never changing; lasting for a very long time or for all time
26 permit v. to let; to make possible
27 person n. a man, woman or child
28 persuade v. to cause someone to do something by explaining or urging. ("The police persuaded the criminal to surrender his weapon.")
29 physical ad. of the body
30 physics n. the study of motion, matter and energy
31 picture 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 camera
32 piece n. a part of something larger
33 pig n. a farm animal used for its meat
34 pilot n. one who guides or flies an airplane or helicopter
35 pipe n. a long, round piece of material used to move liquid or gas
36 place v. to put something somewhere; n. an area or a part of an area; space where a person or thing is; any room, building, town or country
37 plan 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.")
38 planet n. a large object in space that orbits the sun ("Earth is a planet.")
39 plant v. to put into the ground to grow; n. a living growth from the ground which gets its food from air, water and earth
40 plastic n. a material made from chemicals that can be formed and made into things
41 play 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 theater
42 please v. to make one happy; to give enjoyment
43 plenty n. all that is needed; a large enough amount
44 plot v. to make secret plans; n. a secret plan to do something wrong or illegal
45 poem n. words and their sounds organized in a special way to express emotions
46 point v. to aim one's finger toward; to aim; n. the sharp end of something
47 poison n. a substance that can destroy life or damage health
48 police n. a government agency responsible for guarding the public, keeping order, and making sure people obey the law; members of that agency
49 policy n. an established set of plans or goals used to develop and make decisions in politics, economics or business
50 politics n. the activities of government and of those who are in public office
51 pollute v. to release dangerous or unpleasant substances into the air, soil or water
52 poor n. people with little or no money; ad. lacking money or goods; of bad quality
53 popular ad. liked by many people; generally approved by the public
54 population n. all the people in a place, city or country
55 port n. a city where ships load or unload goods; a place on a coast where ships can be safe from a storm
56 position 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 organization
57 possess v. to have; to own; to control or be controlled by
58 possible ad. able to be done; can happen or is expected to happen
59 postpone v. to delay action until a later time
60 pour v. to flow; to cause to flow
61 poverty n. the condition of being poor
62 power n. the ability to control or direct others; control; strength; ruling force; force or energy used to do work ("Water power turns the wheel.")
63 praise v. to say good things about; to approve
64 pray v. to make a request to a god or spirit; to praise a god or spirit
65 predict v. to say what one believes will happen in the future. ("The weather scientist predicted a cold winter.")
66 pregnant ad. carrying a child within the body before it is born; expecting to give birth to a baby
67 present 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.")
68 president n. the chief official of a country that is a republic; the leader of an organization
69 press v. to urge strongly; n. newspapers, magazines and other publications
70 pressure n. the force produced when something is pushed down or against something else
71 prevent v. to keep or stop from going or happening
72 price n. the amount of money for which anything is bought, sold or offered for sale
73 prison n. a place where a person is kept as punishment for a crime
74 private ad. of or about a person or group that is secret; opposite public
75 prize n. something offered or won in a competition; something of value that one must work hard for to get
76 probably ad. a good chance of taking place; a little more than possible
77 problem n. a difficult question or situation with an unknown or unclear answer
78 process n. an operation or series of changes leading to a desired result
79 produce v. to make; to create; to cause something to be; to manufacture
80 profession n. a job that requires special training
81 professor n. a teacher at a
82 college or university  . 
83 profit n. money gained from a business activity after paying all costs of that activity
84 program n. a plan of action; the different events or parts of a meeting or show
85 progress n. movement forward or toward improvement or a goal
86 project n. a planned effort to do something
87 promise v. to say one will do something; n. a spoken or written agreement to do something
88 propaganda n. ideas or information used to influence opinions
89 property n. anything owned by someone such as land, buildings or goods
90 propose v. to present or offer for consideration
91 protect v. to guard; to defend; to prevent from being harmed or damaged
92 protest v. to speak against; to object
93 prove v. to show to be true
94 provide v. to give something needed or wanted
95 public ad. of or about all the people in a community or country; opposite private
96 publication n. something that is published such as a book, newspaper or magazine
97 publish v. to make public something that is written; to include something in a book, newspaper or magazine
98 pull v. to use force to move something toward the person or thing using the force; opposite push
99 pump v. to force a gas or liquid up, into or through
100 punish v. to cause pain, suffering or loss for doing something bad or illegal
101 purchase v. to buy with money or with something of equal value; n. that which is bought
102 pure ad. free from anything that is different or that reduces value; clean
103 purpose n. the reason or desired effect for doing something; goal
104 push v. to use force to move something away from the person or thing using the force; opposite pull
105 put v. to place; to set in position
■ 字母 Q - 共 4 个

1 quality n. that which something is known to have or be ("An important quality of steel is its strength."); amount of value or excellence ("Their goods are of the highest quality.")
2 question v. to ask; to express wonder or disbelief; n. a sentence or word used in asking for information; a problem; an issue to be discussed
3 quick ad. fast
4 quiet ad. with little or no noise; having little or no movement; calm
■ 字母 R - 共 88 个

1 race v. to run; to take part in a competition to decide who or what can move fastest; to take part in a campaign for political office; n. one of the major groups that humans can be divided into because of a common physical similarity, such as skin color
2 radar n. a device that uses radio signals to learn the position or speed of objects that may be too far away to be seen
3 radiation n. waves of energy from something that produces heat or light; energy from a nuclear substance, which can be dangerous
4 radio n. the system of sending and receiving signals or sounds through the air without wires
5 raid 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 something
6 railroad n. a road for trains; a company that operates such a road and its stations and equipment
7 rain n. water falling from the sky
8 raise v. to lift up; to move to a higher position; to cause to grow; to increase
9 rape v. to carry out a sexual attack by force against a person
10 rare ad. not common; not usual; not often
11 rate n. speed; a measure of how quickly or how often something happens; the price of any thing or service that is bought or sold
12 reach v. to put a hand toward; to arrive at; to come to
13 react v. to act as a result of or in answer to
14 read v. to look at and understand the meaning of written words or numbers
15 ready ad. prepared; completed; organized; willing
16 real ad. true; truly existing; not false
17 realistic ad. in agreement with the way things are
18 reason n. the cause for a belief or act; purpose; something that explains
19 reasonable ad. ready to listen to reasons or ideas; not extreme; ready or willing to compromise
20 rebel 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 country
21 receive v. to get or accept something given, offered or sent
22 recent ad. a short time ago
23 recession n. a temporary reduction in economic activity, when industries produce less and many workers lose their jobs
24 recognize 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 government
25 record 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 something
26 recover v. to get again something that was lost, stolen or taken away ("The police recovered the stolen money."); to return to normal health or normal conditions She is expected to recover from the operation.")
27 red ad. having the color like that of blood
28 reduce v. to make less or smaller in number, size or amount; to cut
29 reform v. to make better by changing; to improve; n. a change to a better condition
30 refugee n. a person who has been forced to flee because of unjust treatment, danger or war
31 refuse v. to reject; to not accept, give or do something
32 register v. to have one's name officially placed on a list of people permitted to vote in an election or take part in an educational program
33 regret n. a feeling of sadness or sorrow about something that is done or that happens
34 reject v. to refuse to accept, use or believe
35 relations n. understandings or ties between nations; members of the same family; people connected by marriage or family ties
36 release v. to free; to permit to go; to permit to be known or made public
37 religion n. a belief in, or the honoring of, a god or gods
38 remain v. to stay in a place after others leave; to stay the same
39 remains n. a dead body
40 remember v. to think about the past; opposite forget
41 remove v. to take away or take off; to put an end to; to take out of a position or office
42 repair n. work done to fix something
43 repeat v. to say or do again
44 report 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 confirmed
45 represent v. to act in the place of someone else; to substitute for; to serve as an example
46 repress v. to control or to restrict freedoms by force
47 request v. to ask for; n. the act of asking for
48 require v. to need or demand as necessary
49 rescue v. to free from danger or evil
50 research n. a careful study to discover correct information
51 resign v. to leave a position, job or office
52 resist v. to oppose; to fight to prevent
53 resolution n. an official statement of agreement by a group of people, usually reached by voting
54 resource n. anything of value that can be used or sold
55 respect v. to feel or show honor to a person or thing ("All citizens should respect the law.")
56 responsible 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.")
57 rest v. to sit, lie down or sleep to regain strength; n. that which remains; the others
58 restaurant n. a place where people can buy and eat meals
59 restrain v. to keep controlled; to limit action by a person or group
60 restrict v. to limit; to prevent from increasing or becoming larger
61 result v. to happen from a cause; n. that which follows or is produced by a cause; effect
62 retire v. to leave a job or position because one is old or in poor health
63 return v. to go or come back; to bring, give, take or send back
64 revolt v. to protest violently; to fight for a change, especially of government
65 rice n. a food grain
66 rich ad. having much money or goods; having plenty of something
67 ride v. to sit on or in and be carried along; to travel by animal, wheeled vehicle, airplane or boat
68 right 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 left
69 riot v. to act with many others in a violent way in a public place; n. a violent action by a large group of people
70 rise v. to go up; to go higher; to increase; to go from a position of sitting or lying to a position of standing
71 risk n. the chance of loss, damage or injury
72 river n. a large amount of water that flows across land into another river, a lake or an ocean
73 road n. a long piece of hard ground built between two places so people can walk, drive or ride easily from one place to the other
74 rob v. to take money or property secretly or by force; to steal
75 rock n. a hard piece of mineral matter
76 rocket 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 weapon
77 roll v. to turn over and over; to move like a ball
78 room n. a separate area within a building with its own walls
79 root n. the part of a plant that is under the ground and takes nutrients from the soil
80 rope n. a long, thick piece of material made from thinner pieces of material, used for tying
81 rough ad. not flat or smooth; having an uneven surface; violent; not made well
82 round ad. having the shape of a ball or circle
83 rub v. to move something over the surface of another thing
84 rubber n. a substance made from the liquid of trees with the same name, or a similar substance made from chemicals
85 ruin v. to damage severely; to destroy
86 rule v. to govern or control; to decide; n. a statement or an order that says how something must be done
87 run v. to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking
88 rural ad. describing areas away from cities which may include farms, small towns and unpopulated areas
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1 sabotage v. to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation ("The rebels sabotaged the railroad.")
2 sacrifice v. to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person
3 sad ad. not happy
4 safe ad. away from harm or danger
5 sail v. to travel by boat or ship
6 sailor n. a person involved in sailing a boat or ship
7 salt n. a white substance found in sea water and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food
8 same ad. not different; not changed; like another or others
9 sand n. extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts
10 satellite n. a small object in space that moves around a larger object; an object placed in orbit around the earth
11 satisfy v. to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded
12 save v. to make safe; to remove from harm; to keep for future use
13 say v. to speak; to express in words
14 school n. a place for education; a place where people go to learn
15 science n. the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them
16 sea n. a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean
17 search v. to look for carefully
18 season n. one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); a period of time based on different weather conditions ("dry season", "rainy season"); a period during the year when something usually happens ("baseball season")
19 seat n. a thing to sit on; a place to sit or the right to sit there ("a seat in parliament")
20 second ad. the one that comes after the first
21 secret n. something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; ad. hidden from others; known only to a few
22 security n. freedom from danger or harm; protection; measures necessary to protect a person or place ("Security was increased in the city.")
23 see v. to know or sense through the eyes; to understand or know
24 seed n. the part of a plant from which new plants grow
25 seek(ing) v. to search for ("They are seeking a cure for cancer."); to try to get ("She is seeking election to public office."); to plan to do ("Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal.")
26 seem v. to appear to be ("She seems to be in good health.")
27 seize v. to take quickly by force; to take control of quickly; to arrest
28 self n. all that which makes one person different from others
29 sell v. to give something in exchange for money
30 Senate n. the smaller of the two groups in the governments of some countries, such as in the United States Congress
31 send v. to cause to go; to permit to go; to cause to be carried, taken or directed to or away from a place
32 sense v. to come to know about by feeling, believing or understanding; n. any of the abilities to see, hear, taste, smell or feel
33 sentence v. to declare the punishment for a crime; n. the punishment for a crime
34 separate v. to set or keep people, things or ideas away from or independent from others; ad. not together or connected; different
35 series n. a number of similar things or events that follow one after another in time, position or order
36 serious ad. important; needing careful consideration; dangerous
37 serve v. to work as an official; to be employed by the government; to assist or help
38 service n. an organization or system that provides something for the public ("Schools and roads are services paid for by taxes."); a job that an organization or business can do for money; military organizations such as an army, navy or air force; a religious ceremony
39 set v. to put in place or position; to establish a time, price or limit
40 settle v. to end (a dispute); to agree about (a problem); to make a home in a new place
41 several ad. three or more, but not many
42 severe ad. not gentle; causing much pain, sadness or damage
43 sex n. either the male or female group into which all people and animals are divided because of their actions in producing young; the physical activity by which humans and animals can produce young
44 shake v. to move or cause to move in short, quick movements
45 shape v. to give form to; n. the form of something, especially how it looks
46 share v. to give part of something to another or others; n. a part belonging to, given to or owned by a single person or a group; any one of the equal parts of ownership of a business or company
47 sharp ad. having a thin edge or small point that can cut or hurt; causing hurt or pain
48 she pro. the girl or woman who is being spoken about
49 sheep n. a farm animal used for its meat and hair
50 shell v. to fire artillery; n. a metal container that is fired from a large gun and explodes when it reaches its target; a hard outside cover
51 shelter v. to protect or give protection to; n. something that gives protection; a place of safety
52 shine v. to aim a light; to give bright light; to be bright; to clean to make bright
53 ship v. to transport; n. a large boat
54 shock v. to cause to feel sudden surprise or fear; n. something that greatly affects the mind or emotions; a powerful shake, as from an earthquake
55 shoe n. a covering for the foot
56 shoot v. to cause a gun or other weapon to send out an object designed to kill; to use a gun
57 short ad. lasting only for a small period of time; not long; opposite tall
58 should v. used with another verb (action word) to show responsibility ("We should study."), probability ("The talks should begin soon."), or that something is believed to be a good idea ("Criminals should be punished.")
59 shout v. to speak very loudly
60 show v. to make something be seen; to make known; n. a play or story presented in a theater, or broadcast on radio or television, for enjoyment or education; something organized to be seen by the public
61 shrink v. to make or become less in size, weight or value
62 sick ad. suffering physically or mentally with a disease or other problem; not in good health
63 sickness n. the condition of being in bad health
64 side n. the outer surfaces of an object that are not the top or bottom; parts away from the middle; either the right or left half of the body
65 sign v. to write one's name; n. a mark or shape used to mean something; evidence that something exists or will happen; a flat piece of material with writing that gives information
66 signal v. to send a message by signs; n. an action or movement that sends a message
67 silence v. to make quiet; to stop from speaking or making noise; n. a lack of noise or sound
68 silver n. a valued white metal
69 similar ad. like something else but not exactly the same
70 simple ad. easy to understand or do; not difficult or complex
71 since prep. from a time in the past until now ("I have known her since we went to school together.")
72 sing v. to make music sounds with the voice
73 single ad. one only
74 sink v. to go down into water or other liquid
75 sister n. a female with the same father or mother as another person
76 sit v. to rest on the lower part of the body without the support of the legs; to become seated
77 situation n. the way things are during a period of time
78 size n. the space occupied by something; how long, wide or high something is
79 skeleton n. all the bones of a human or other animal together in their normal positions
80 skill n. the ability gained from training or experience
81 skin n. the outer covering of humans and most animals
82 sky n. the space above the earth
83 slave n. a person owned or controlled by another
84 sleep v. to rest the body and mind with the eyes closed
85 slide v. to move smoothly over a surface
86 slow v. to reduce the speed of; ad. not fast in moving, talking or other activities
87 small ad. little in size or amount; few in number; not important; opposite large
88 smash v. to break or be broken into small pieces by force; to hit or move with >force
89 smell v. to sense through the nose; n. something sensed by the nose ("the smell of food cooking")
90 smoke v. to use cigarettes or other tobacco products by burning them and breathing in the smoke; n. that which can be seen rising into the air like a cloud from something burning
91 smooth ad. having a level surface; opposite rough
92 snow n. soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky, usually in winter or when the air temperature is very cold
93 so ad. in such a way that ("He held the flag so all could see it."); also; too ("She left early, and so did we."); very ("I am so sick."); as a result ("They were sick, so they could not come."); conj. in order that; for the purpose of ("Come early so we can discuss the plans.")
94 social ad. of or about people or a group
95 soft ad. not hard; easily shaped; pleasing to touch; not loud
96 soil n. earth in which plants grow
97 soldier n. a person in the army
98 solid ad. having a hard shape with no empty spaces inside; strong; not in the form of a liquid or gas
99 solve v. to find an answer; to settle
100 some ad. of an amount or number or part not stated; not all
101 son n. a person's male child
102 soon ad. not long after the present time; quickly
103 sort n. any group of people or things that are the same or are similar in some way; a kind of something
104 sound n. fast-moving waves of energy that affect the ear and result in hearing; that which is heard
105 south n. the direction to the right of a person facing the rising sun
106 space n. the area outside the earth's atmosphere where the sun, moon, planets and stars are; the area between or inside things
107 speak v. to talk; to say words with the mouth; to express one's thoughts to others and exchange ideas; to give a speech to a group
108 special ad. of a different or unusual kind; not for general use; better or more important than others of the same kind
109 speech n. a talk given to a group of people
110 speed v. to make something go or move faster; n. the rate at which something moves or travels; the rate at which something happens or is done
111 spend v. to give as payment; to use ("He spends much time studying.")
112 spill v. to cause or permit liquid to flow out, usually by accident
113 spirit n. the part of a human that is not physical and is connected to thoughts and emotions; the part of a person that is believed to remain alive after death
114 split v. to separate into two or more parts; to divide or break into parts
115 sport n. any game or activity of competition involving physical effort or skill
116 spread v. to become longer or wider; to make or become widely known
117 spring n. the time of the year between winter and summer
118 spy v. to steal or get information secretly; n. one who watches others secretly; a person employed by a government to get secret information about another country
119 square n. a flat shape having four equal sides
120 stab v. to cut or push into or through with a pointed weapon
121 stand v. to move into or be in a position in which only the feet are on a surface; to be in one position or place
122 star n. a mass of gas that usually appears as a small light in the sky at night, but is not a planet; a famous person, usually an actor or singer
123 start v. to begin; to make something begin
124 starve v. to suffer or die from a lack of food
125 state v. to say; to declare; n. a political part of a nation
126 station n. a place of special work or purpose ("a police station"); a place where passengers get on or off trains or buses; a place for radio or television broadcasts
127 statue n. a form of a human, animal or other creature usually made of stone, wood or metal
128 stay v. to continue to be where one is; to remain; to not leave; to live for a time ("They stayed in New York for two years.")
129 steal v. to take without permission or paying
130 steam n. the gas that comes from hot water
131 steel n. iron made harder and stronger by mixing it with other substances
132 step v. to move by lifting one foot and placing it in a new position; n. the act of stepping; one of a series of actions designed to reach a goal
133 stick v. to attach something to another thing using a substance that will hold them together; to become fixed in one position so that movement is difficult ("Something is making the door stick."); n. a thin piece of wood
134 still ad. not moving ("The man was standing still."); until the present or a stated time ("Was he still there?"); even so; although ("The job was difficult, but she still wanted to do it.")
135 stone n. a small piece of rock
136 stop v. to prevent any more movement or action; to come or bring to an end
137 store v. to keep or put away for future use; n. a place where people buy things
138 storm n. violent weather, including strong winds and rain or snow
139 story n. the telling or writing of an event, either real or imagined
140 stove n. a heating device used for cooking
141 straight ad. continuing in one direction without turns
142 strange ad. unusual; not normal; not known
143 street n. a road in a city, town or village
144 stretch v. to extend for a distance; to pull on to make longer or wider
145 strike v. to hit with force; to stop work as a way to seek better conditions, more pay or to make other demands
146 strong ad. having much power; not easily broken, damaged or destroyed
147 structure n. the way something is built, made or organized; a system that is formed or organized in a special way; a building
148 struggle v. to try with much effort; to fight with; n. a great effort; a fight
149 study v. to make an effort to gain knowledge by using the mind; to examine carefully
150 stupid ad. not able to learn much; not intelligent
151 subject n. the person or thing being discussed, studied or written about
152 submarine n. an underwater ship
153 substance n. the material of which something is made (a solid, liquid or gas)
154 substitute v. to put or use in place of another; n. a person or thing put or used in place of another
155 subversion n. an attempt to weaken or destroy a political system or government, usually secretly
156 succeed v. to reach a goal or thing desired; to produce a planned result
157 such ad. of this or that kind; of the same kind as; similar to
158 sudden ad. not expected; without warning; done or carried out quickly or without preparation
159 suffer v. to feel pain in the body or mind; to receive or experience hurt or sadness
160 sugar n. a sweet substance made from liquids taken from plants
161 suggest v. to offer or propose something to think about or consider
162 suicide n. the act of killing oneself
163 summer n. the warmest time of the year, between spring and autumn
164 sun n. the huge star in the sky that provides heat and light to earth
165 supervise v. to direct and observe the work of others
166 supply v. to give; to provide; n. the amount of something that can be given or sold to others
167 support v. to carry the weight of; to hold up or in position; to agree with others and help them reach a goal; to approve
168 suppose v. to believe, think or imagine ("I suppose you are right."); to expect ("It is supposed to rain tonight.")
169 suppress v. to put down or to keep down by force; to prevent information from being known publicly
170 sure ad. very probable; with good reason to believe; true without question
171 surface n. the outer side or top of something ("The rocket landed on the surface of the moon.")
172 surplus n. an amount that is more than is needed; extra; ("That country has a trade surplus. It exports more than it imports.")
173 surprise v. to cause a feeling of wonder because something is not expected; n. something not expected; the feeling caused by something not expected
174 surrender v. to give control of oneself or one's property to another or others; to stop fighting and admit defeat
175 surround v. to form a circle around; to be in positions all around someone or something
176 survive v. to remain alive during or after a dangerous situation
177 suspect v. to imagine or believe that a person is guilty of something bad or illegal; n. a person believed to be guilty
178 suspend v. to cause to stop for a period of time
179 swallow v. to take into the stomach through the mouth
180 swear in v. to put an official into office by having him or her promise to carry out the duties of that office ("The chief justice will swear in the president.")
181 sweet ad. tasting pleasant, like sugar
182 swim v. to move through water by making motions with the arms and legs
183 sympathy n. a sharing of feelings or emotions with another person, usually feelings of sadness
184 system n. a method of organizing or doing something by following rules or a plan; a group of connected things or parts working together for a common purpose or goal
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1 take v. to put a hand or hands around something and hold it, often to move it to another place; to carry something ; to seize; to capture; to begin to be in control ("The president takes office tomorrow.")
2 talk v. to express thoughts in spoken words; n. a meeting for discussion
3 tall ad. higher than others; opposite short
4 tank n. a large container for holding liquids; a heavy military vehicle with guns
5 target n. any person or object aimed at or fired at
6 taste v. to sense through the mouth ("The fruit tastes sweet.")
7 tax n. the money a person or business must pay to the government so the government can provide services
8 tea n. a drink made from the plant of the same name
9 teach v. to show how to do something; to provide knowledge; to cause to understand
10 team n. a group organized for some purpose, often for sports
11 tear v. to pull apart, often by force
12 technical ad. involving machines, processes and materials in industry, transportation and communications; of or about a very special kind of subject or thing ("You need technical knowledge to understand how this system works.")
13 technology n. the use of scientific knowledge and methods to produce goods and services
14 telephone n. a device or system for sending sounds, especially the voice, over distances
15 telescope n. a device for making objects that are far away appear closer and larger
16 television n. a device that receives electronic signals and makes them into pictures and sounds; the system of sending pictures and sounds by electronic signals over a distance so others can see and hear them on a receiver
17 tell v. to give information; to make known by speaking; to order; to command
18 temperature n. the measurement of heat and cold
19 temporary ad. lasting only a short time
20 tense ad. having fear or concern; dangerous; opposite calm
21 term n. a limited period of time during which someone does a job or carries out a responsibility ("He served two terms in Congress."); the conditions of an agreement that have been accepted by those involved in it
22 terrible ad. very bad; causing terror or fear
23 territory n. a large area of land
24 terror n. extreme fear; that which causes great fear
25 terrorist n. a person who carries out acts of extreme violence as a protest or a way to influence a government
26 test v. to attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing ("The scientists will test the new engine soon."); n. an attempt to learn or prove what something is like or how it will act by studying or doing ("The test of the new engine takes place today."); a group of questions or problems used to find out a person's knowledge ("The students did well on the language test.")
27 than conj. connecting word used to link things that may be similar, but are not equal ("My sister is taller than I am.")
28 thank v. to say that one has a good feeling toward another because that person did something kind ("I want to thank you for helping me.")
29 that ad. showing the person, place or thing being spoken about ("That man is a soldier."); pro. the person, place or thing being spoken about ("The building that I saw was very large.")
30 the pro. used in front of a name word to show that it is a person or thing that is known about or is being spoken about
31 theater n. a place where movies are shown or plays are performed
32 them pro. other people being spoken about
33 then ad. at that time; existing; and so
34 theory n. a possible explanation of why something exists or how something happens using experiments or ideas, but which is not yet proven ("Other scientists are debating his theory about the disappearance of dinosaurs.")
35 there ad. in that place or position; to or toward that place
36 these pro. of or about the people, places or things nearby that have been spoken about already
37 they pro. those ones being spoken about
38 thick ad. having a large distance between two opposite surfaces ("The wall is two meters thick."); having many parts close together ("The forest is very thick."); almost solid, such as a liquid that does not flow easily; opposite thin
39 thin ad. having a small distance between two opposite surfaces; not fat; not wide; opposite thick
40 thing n. any object
41 think v. to produce thoughts; to form ideas in the mind; to consider; to believe
42 third ad. coming after two others
43 this pro. of or about the person, place or thing nearby that has been spoken about already
44 threaten v. to warn that one will do harm or cause damage
45 through prep. in at one end and out at the other; from front to back; from top to bottom; with the help of; by
46 throw v. to cause to go through the air by a movement of the arm
47 tie v. to join or hold together with some material; n. anything that joins or unites; links or connections ("The two nations have strong trade ties.")
48 time n. that which is measured in minutes, hours, days and years; a period that can be identified in hours and minutes and is shown on a clock; a period when an event should or will take place
49 tired ad. having less strength because of work or exercise; needing sleep or rest
50 to prep. showing the direction of an action; showing the person or place toward which an action is directed; showing a goal or purpose
51 today n. this day
52 together ad. in one group; at the same time or place; in cooperation
53 tomorrow n. the day after today
54 tonight n. this night
55 too ad. also; as well as; more than is necessary
56 tool n. any instrument or device designed to help one do work
57 top n. the upper edge or surface; the highest part; the cover of something
58 torture v. to cause severe pain; n. the act of causing severe pain in order to harm, to punish or to get information from
59 total n. the complete amount
60 touch v. to put the hand or fingers on
61 toward prep. in the direction of; leading to
62 town n. a center where people live, larger than a village but not as large as a city
63 trade v. to buy and sell or exchange products or services; n. the activity of buying, selling or exchanging products or services
64 tradition n. a ceremony, activity or belief that has existed for a long time
65 traffic n. the movement of people, vehicles or ships along a street, road or waterway
66 tragic ad. extremely sad; terrible
67 train v. to teach or learn how to do something; to prepare for an activity; n. an engine and the cars connected to it that move along a railroad
68 transport v. to move goods or people from one place to another
69 transportation n. the act or business of moving goods or people
70 trap v. to catch or be caught by being tricked; to be unable to move or escape; n. a device used to catch animals
71 travel v. to go from one place to another, usually for a long distance
72 treason n. the act of fighting against one's own country or of helping its enemies
73 treasure n. a large collection of money, jewels or other things of great value
74 treat v. to deal with; to act toward in a special way; to try to cure
75 treatment n. the act of treating; the use of medicine to try to cure or make better
76 treaty n. a written agreement between two or more nations
77 tree n. a very tall plant that is mostly wood, except for its leaves
78 trial n. an examination in a court of a question or dispute to decide if a charge is true
79 tribe n. a group of families ruled by a common chief or leader
80 trick v. to cheat; to fool a person so as to get something or make him or her do something
81 trip n. a movement from one place to another, usually a long distance
82 troops n. a number of soldiers in a large controlled group
83 trouble n. that which causes concern, fear, difficulty or problems
84 truce n. a temporary halt in fighting agreed to by all sides involved
85 truck n. a heavy vehicle used to carry goods
86 true ad. correct; not false
87 trust v. to believe that someone is honest and will not cause harm
88 try v. to make an effort; to take court action against a person to decide if he or she is guilty or innocent of a crime
89 tube n. a long, round structure through which liquids or gases can flow; a long, thin container in which they can be kept
90 turn v. to change direction; to move into a different position; to change color, form or shape
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1 under prep. below; below the surface of; less than; as called for by a law, agreement or system ("The river flows under the bridge." "Such action is not permitted under the law.")
2 understand v. to know what is meant; to have knowledge of
3 unite v. to join together
4 universe n. all of space, including planets and stars
5 university n. a place of education that usually includes several colleges and research organizations
6 unless conj. except if it happens; on condition that ("I will not go, unless the rain stops.")
7 until conj. up to a time; before
8 up ad. to, in or at a higher position or value
9 urge v. to advise strongly; to make a great effort to get someone to do something
10 urgent ad. needing an immediate decision or action
11 us pro. the form of the word "we" used after a preposition ("He said he would write to us.") or used as an object of a verb ("They saw us yesterday.")
12 use v. to employ for a purpose; to put into action
13 usual ad. as is normal or common; as is most often done, seen or heard
■ 字母 V - 共 21 个

1 vacation n. a holiday; a period of time for travel, pleasure or rest, especially one with pay given to an employee
2 vaccine n. a substance containing killed or weakened organisms given to a person or animal to produce protection against a disease
3 valley n. a long area of land between higher areas of land
4 value n. the quality of being useful, important or desired; the amount of money that could be received if something is sold
5 vegetable n. a plant grown for food
6 vehicle n. anything on or in which a person or thing can travel or be transported, especially anything on wheels; a car or truck
7 version n. the form of something with different details than earlier or later forms
8 very ad. extremely ("He was very late.")
9 veto v. to reject or refuse to approve
10 victim n. someone or something that is injured, killed or made to suffer; someone who is tricked
11 victory n. a success in a fight or competition
12 video n. a method of recording images and sound without a traditional film camera to be shown on a television, computer or other device
13 village n. a very small town
14 violate v. to fail to obey or honor; to break (an agreement)
15 violence n. the use of force to cause injury, death or damage
16 visa n. the official permission given to a person to enter a country where he or she is not a citizen
17 visit v. to go to or come to a place for a short time for friendly or business reasons
18 voice n. the sound made by creatures, especially humans, for speaking
19 volcano n. a hill or mountain around a hole in the earth's surface that can explode, sending hot, melted rock and ash into the air
20 volunteer n. a person who chooses to do something without being asked, usually without being paid
21 vote v. to choose a candidate in an election; n. a choice or decision expressed by the voice, by hand or by writing
 ■ 字母 W - 共 70 个

1 wages n. money received for work done
2 wait v. to delay acting; to postpone
3 walk v. to move by putting one foot in front of the other
4 wall n. the side of a room or building formed by wood, stone or other material; a structure sometimes used to separate areas of land
5 want v. to desire; to wish for; to need
6 war n. fighting between nations, or groups in a nation, using weapons
7 warm ad. almost hot; having or feeling some heat
8 warn v. to tell of possible danger; to advise or inform about something bad that may happen
9 wash v. to make clean, usually with water
10 waste v. to spend or use without need or care; to make bad use of; n. a spending of money, time or effort with no value gained or returned; something thrown away as having no value; the liquid and solid substances that result from body processes and are passed out of the body
11 watch v. to look at; to observe closely; to look and wait for
12 water n. the liquid that falls from the sky as rain or is found in lakes, rivers and oceans
13 wave v. to move or cause to move one way and the other, as a flag in the wind; to signal by moving the hand one way and the other; n. a large mass of water that forms and moves on the surface of a lake or ocean
14 way n. a path on land or sea or in the air; how something is done; method
15 we pro. two or more people, including the speaker or writer ("He and I will go together, and we will return together.")
16 weak ad. having little power; easily broken, damaged or destroyed; opposite strong
17 wealth n. a large amount of possessions, money or other things of value
18 weapon n. anything used to cause injury or to kill during an attack, fight or war
19 wear v. to have on the body, as clothes
20 weather n. the condition of the atmosphere resulting from sun, wind, rain, heat or cold
21 Web site n. a collection of information prepared by a person or organization on the World Wide Web of the Internet
22 week n. a period of time equal to seven days
23 weigh v. to measure how heavy someone or something is
24 welcome v. to express happiness or pleasure when someone arrives or something develops
25 well ad. in a way that is good or pleasing; in good health; n. a hole in the ground where water, gas or oil can be found
26 west n. the direction in which the sun goes down
27 wet ad. covered with water or other liquid; not dry
28 what pro. used to ask about something or to ask for information about something ("What is this?"); ad. which or which kind ("He wants to know what you would like to drink.")
29 wheat n. a grain used to make bread; the plant that produces the grain
30 wheel n. a round structure that turns around a center
31 when ad. at what time; at any time ("When will she come home?"); conj. during or at the time ("I studied hard when I was in school.")
32 where ad. , conj. at, to or in what place ("Where is his house?" "The house where he lives is in the old part of the city.")
33 whether conj. if it be the case or fact that ("He did not know whether he was right or wrong.")
34 which pro. used to ask about what one or what ones of a group of things or people ("Which program do you like best?" "Which students will take the test?")
35 while n. a space of time ("Please come to my house for a while."); conj. at or during the same time ("It may not be a good idea to eat while you are running.")
36 white ad. having the color like that of milk or snow
37 who pro. what or which person or persons that ("Who wants to go?"); the person or persons ("They are the ones who want to go.")
38 whole ad. the complete amount; all together; not divided; not cut into pieces
39 why ad. for what cause or reason ("Why did she do it?"); conj. the reason for which ("I do not know why she did it.")
40 wide ad. having a great distance from one side to the other; not limited
41 wife n. a woman who is married
42 wild ad. living and growing in natural conditions and not organized or supervised by humans; angry; uncontrolled
43 will v. a word used with action words to show future action ("They will hold talks tomorrow.")
44 willing ad. being ready or having a desire to ("They are willing to talk about the problem.")
45 win v. to gain a victory; to defeat another or others in a competition, election or battle
46 wind n. a strong movement of air
47 window n. an opening in a wall to let in light and air, usually filled with glass
48 winter n. the coldest time of year, between autumn and spring
49 wire n. a long, thin piece of metal used to hang objects or to carry electricity or electronic communications from one place to another
50 wise ad. having much knowledge and understanding; able to use knowledge and understanding to make good or correct decisions
51 wish v. to want; to express a desire for
52 with prep. along or by the side of; together; using ("He fixed it with a tool."); having ("the house with the red door")
53 withdraw v. to take or move out, away or back; to remove
54 without prep. with no; not having or using; free from; not doing
55 witness n. a person who saw and can tell about an action or event, sometimes in a court of law
56 woman n. an adult female human
57 wonder v. to ask oneself; to question ("She wonders if it is true."); n. a feeling of surprise
58 wonderful ad. causing wonder; especially good
59 wood n. the solid material of which trees are made
60 word n. one or more connected sounds that form a single part of a language
61 work v. to use physical or mental effort to make or do something; n. the effort used to make or to do something; that which needs effort; the job one does to earn money
62 world n. the earth; the people who live on the earth
63 worry v. to be concerned; to continue thinking that something, possibly bad, can happen
64 worse ad. more bad than
65 worth n. value measured in money
66 wound v. to injure; to hurt; to cause physical damage to a person or animal; n. an injury to the body of a human or animal in which the skin is usually cut or broken
67 wreck v. to damage greatly; to destroy; n. anything that has been badly damaged or broken
68 wreckage n. what remains of something severely damaged or destroyed
69 write v. to use an instrument to make words appear on a surface, such as paper
70 wrong ad. not correct; bad; not legal; opposite right
 ■ 字母 Y - 共 7 个

1 year n. a period of time equal to twelve months
2 yellow ad. having the color like that of gold or the sun
3 yes ad. used to express agreement or to permit
4 yesterday n. the day before today
5 yet ad. at some time before now ("Have they arrived yet?"); now; at this time ("I cannot tell you about it yet."); conj. however ("The sun was shining, yet it was cold.")
6 you pro. the person or persons being spoken to
7 young ad. in the early years of life; not old
■ 字母 Z - 共 2 个

1 zero n. the number meaning none or nothing
2 zoo n. a place where animals are kept for the public to look at and study