大学英语考试听力词组与惯用语冲浪.docVIP

第二部分 CET听力必备词组A1.a big shot 具有影响力的人；要人；大人物；大亨 an important or influential person1).Mr. Jefferson is really a big shot. He held a press conference yesterday. 杰弗逊先生可真是个大人物。他昨天举行了记者招待会。2.above all 最重要的是，特别是，尤其most important of all; especially1).Above all, they knew how to use their brain. 最重要的是他们知道如何去独立思考。2).He was above all a good and tireless writer. 他首先是位优秀的、不知疲倦的作家。3).Above all, they reminded America that elderly people are valuable and energetic citizen. 最重要的是他们提醒了美国，老年人是有价值的、精力充沛的公民。3.a case in point 一个恰当的例子a good example1).The exploitation of tourism is bound to destroy some and natural resources and scenic areas. Environmental pollution is a case in point. 旅游开发肯定会破坏某些自然资源和风景区，环境污染就是一个很好的例子。4.access to 途径；使用的机会means of approaching; opportunity to get1).The only access to the park is across the bridge. 这座桥是通向公园的必经之道。2).Students must have access to a good library. 学生们必须有机会利用好的图书馆。5.accompany somebody while somebody sing 为某人伴舞play piano or violin for a singer1). Can you accompany while I sing? 我唱歌的时候你能替我伴奏吗？ I dont play well, but I will give it a try. 我弹得不太好，但我要试一试。6.account for 占；解释have a percentage or proportion of ; explain1).Today, paper accounts for about half of the wastes collected. 当今纸废料约占全部废料的二分之一。2).Peter must be ill; its the only thing that will account for his unusual behavior. 彼得一定是病了，只有这点可以解释他的反常举动。3).The danger of motorcycling also helps account for many peoples low opinion of the sport. 驾驶摩托的危险性也可以用来解释为什么很多人对这种运动评价不高。7.acquaint with 熟悉，了解be familiar with, learn1).Are you acquainted with the works of Hemingway? 你熟悉海明威的作品吗？2).His family took him, as a boy, to frequent hunting and fishing trips and so acquainted him early with the kinds of virtues, such as courage and endurance. 他的家人在他小时候经常带他去打猎、捕鱼，因此他很早便了解了诸如勇气和毅力这样的品质。8.add to 增加到increase in extent or quantity1).Finally, in 1920, fourteen years after Susan Antonys death, an article was added to the Constitution. It gave all American women the right to vote. 最后，在1920年，也就是苏珊安东尼去世了14年之后，一项新的条款被加进宪法之中。这项条款赋与所有美国妇女选举权。9.a discount 提供（享受）折优惠to sell or buy something with a lowered price1).These shoes are $40 a pair and three pairs make a total of $120. But today we offer a 10% discount. 这些鞋每双40美元，三双一共是120美元。但是今天我们提供九折优惠。2).Students can get a discount of 50% on these tickets. 这些票学生可以享受半价优惠。10.(be) admitted to 被承让或录取be accepted; be enrolled1).In 1863 these counties were admitted to the Union as the state of West Virginia. 1863年，这些县被联邦政府接纳为西弗吉尼亚州。2).I was admitted to MIT in 1984. 1984年我被麻省理工学院录取了。11.a fraction of 一小部分a minute part of1).Every month a fraction of my allowance is spent on roses. 每个月我用零花钱中的一小部分买玫瑰花。12.after all 毕竟，终究；到底in spite of everything; on earth1).I felt tense and shaky. It was the first time, after all. 我感觉紧张并且浑身发抖，这毕竟是第一次。2).What is diamond after all? 钻石到底是什么呢？13.after/when all is aid and done经过慎重考虑之后，经过深思熟虑之后after all the various opinions, arguments, etc., have been taken into account; when every thing has been considered1).Although they experienced several times of frustration in their family life; after all is said and done, Sam and Sally determined to maintain their marriage. 虽然他们的家庭生活也经历了几次挫折，但是经过慎重考虑之后，山姆和萨丽还是决定维持他们的婚姻。14.agree on (upon) （双方或多方）就取得一致意见；达成协议(both or more sides) reach an agreement1).Government representatives failed to persuade the union and the employers to agree on new wage plan. 政府代表们没有说服工会及雇员在新工资计划方面达成协议。15.agree with （食物、气候等）不适于某人not accustomed to (food, climate)1).My stomach aches. Maybe the seafood doesnt agree with me. 我的胃在痛，也许我不适应这儿的海鲜。2).The climate here doesnt agree with him. 他不适应这里的气候。16.air crash/plane crash 空难，飞机失事air disaster1).Have you heard about the air crash that occurred last Wednesday? 你有没有听说上星期三发生的空难？2).The time is 7 oclock, and this is Amily Brown with the news: The German authorities are sending investigators to discover the cause of the plane crash late yesterday on the Island of Tenariff. 现在是七点整由艾米丽布朗播出的新闻：德国当局正派出调查人员去调查昨天晚些时候在特纳里夫岛发生飞机坠毁事件的起因。17.alcohol (drug) abuse 酗酒（吸毒上瘾）frequently get over drunk or take drugs1).Brain scans show alcohol abuse kills brain cells. 大脑扫描结果表明酗酒能杀死脑细胞。2).Drug abuse has been a serious social problem for many years. 多年以来吸毒一直是一个严重的社会问题。18.alienate from 隔离，疏离separate from; not belong to particular surroundings1).Hemingway became part of a group of Americans who felt alienated from their country. 海明威和他周围的一群美国人都感觉硫离了自己的祖国。19.all ears 侧耳聆听；全神贯注地听keen to listen to what is about to be said1).When the singer started to sing, the audience were all ears. 歌手一开口唱歌，观众们都侧耳倾听。20.allergic to 对过敏oversensitive to something1). The chocolate is especially good. 这种巧克力特别好吃。 Thank you. Im allergic to sugar. 谢谢你，我对糖过敏。21.all sorts of 各种各样的all kinds of, a great variety of 1).In the reference room youll find all sorts of reference books. 在参考书阅览室里你将找到各种各样的参考书。22. all the same 仍然，照样，还是nevertheless, still, however1).Tonys little brother is extremely naughty, but I like him all the same. 托尼的小弟弟淘气极了，但我照样喜欢他。2).All the relatives opposed it, but Frank and Lucy got married all the same. 尽管所有亲戚都反对，弗兰克和露茵还是结了婚。23.all the time 一直，始终from beginning to end, always1).Is it true that you have worked in that company all the time in the past five years? 你过去5年一直在那家公司工作，对吗？2).Im not used to the weather here. It rains all the time. 我不习惯这儿的天气，总是在下雨。24.a lot of fun 很有乐趣very enjoyable1). What do you think of the English course? 你觉得这门英语课怎么样？ Its going to be lot of fun. 会有很多乐趣的。25.a matter of concern 关注的事情或问题something attracting peoples attention1).Suicide has been a matter of concern in most societies for a long time. 自杀行为长期以来已经成为大多数社会所关注的问题。 26. amazing (incredible, miraculous)! 棒级了，了不起great, very good1). Ive already collected 30 books on this topic. 关于这个题目我已经搜集到30本书了。 How amazing! 真了不起！2). I got the top score in the mid-term exam. 期中考试我得了最高分。 Youre incredible. 你真棒！27.a melting pot 熔炉；熔料锅（象征美国多民族文化）a container in which metals can be melted (symbolizing the American multi-national culture)1).The Americans came from almost every part of the world. Thats why America has long been known as a melting pot. 美国人来自世界几乎每一个角落，因此很久以来美国都被称做“熔炉”。28.a mess 混乱，乱糟糟in disorder, with everything in wrong places1).Marc, this office is really a mess. How can you find things? 马克，这间办公室实在太乱了，你怎么能找到东西呢？2).We really need to plan better this time. Remember what a mess it was at the last part. 我们这一次真的需要计划得更好些，别忘了上次聚会的混乱场面。29.a minute part of 一小部分a small/tiny part of1).Only a minute part of solar energy falls on the earth. 只有一小部分太阳能传到地球上。30.And how! 对，的确（口语中表示赞成）You bet, certainly1). Jenny is an excellent dance. 珍妮是个很出色的舞蹈演员。 And how! 的确。31. and so on 等等 and so on and so forth, etc.1). Robots in the home might not be creative enough to do the cooking, plan the meals, and so on. 家庭机器人可能不会做某些创造性劳动，例如做饭，计划一日三餐等等。32. a number of 一些（后接可数名词，常用large, great等修饰number, 表达数量之多） some1). Frequently she meets a number of friends in the supermarket. 她经常能在超市遇到一些朋友。2). A large number of people have applied for the job. 许多人都申请了那份工作。33. (at) any time/minute/moment 随时 whenever possible1). If you encounter any particular problem in your study, you can call me at any time. 如果你在学习中通到某个特别问题的话，你可以随时给我打电话。2). I must go to the gate of the school because the guests may arrive at any minute. 我必须到学校大门口去，因为客人们可能随时会到达。3). Just learn it against the wall there. Use the ladder again any time. 把它靠在那边的墙上就可以了，下回再用梯子请随时过来拿。34. apart from 除了还有 besides; in addition to1). Apart from all the games, you can do your accounts on them. 除了所有游戏之外，你还可以在计算机上算账。2). Apart from that we did everything we wanted to walking, climbing and sitting in the sun. 除此之外我们还做了所有我们想做的事情散步、爬山和晒太阳。35. apartment for rent (house to let) 公寓（住房）出租 with an apartment or a house available for rent1). According to your ad in this mornings paper, you have an apartment for rent. 根据今天早晨报纸上登的广告，你有一套公寓要出租。36. appeal to 吸引 attract, draw1). It is this challenge that appeals to about 100 swimmers a year who are willing to spend time, effort and money to try it. 正是这种挑战每年吸引着大约100名游泳者花时间、精力和金钱去尝试。2). Take a seat, Mr. Brown. Could you tell me which position you think most appeals to you? 请坐，布朗先生，请您告诉我哪个职位最吸引您？3). Nothing appeals to me except for Mr. Adamss talk show. 除了亚当斯先生的脱口秀之外没有吸引我的东西。37. apply for 申请 request to get1). You should be prepared to talk knowledgeably about the requirements of the position you are applying for. Finally, to be really impressive you must convey a sense of self-confidence and enthusiasm for work. 你要准备好针对你申请职位的要求谈出你的学识来。最后，确实要表现出你的自信和对工作的热情，给别人留下深刻印象。2). Several men applied for the job but nothing has been decided yet. 有好几个人申请这份工作，但我们尚未做出决定。38. apply to 应用，适用 put to work, practice1). Jim Watson, who is right handed himself, stressed that the study was not an official project and said that the findings couldnt be applied to every left hander. 吉姆沃森自己平时是用右手的，他强调说这项研究并不是一个正式的项目，其结果不能适用于每个左撇子。2). A new theory has been applied to the research of anthropology. 一项新的理论已经被应用于人类学研究。39. (be) around 露面，被见到 appear, be seen1). I wonder whats happened to Jerry. He hasnt been around for at least two weeks. 不知道杰瑞出了什么事。他已经至少两星期没有露面了。2). The head of the board will be around tomorrow morning. 明天上午可以见到董事长。40. as a consequence 因此 as a result, therefore, thus, hence1). As a consequence, we tend to feel happy and usually continue doing the job. 因此，我们往往感到高兴，并且继续把活干下去。2). Tourism is attracting more and more public attention. As a consequence, both arguments and counter-arguments concerning its development have emerged as time goes by. 旅游业正引起越来越多公众的关注。因此，随着时间推移，关于旅游业发展的正反两种观点都出现了。41. as a matter of fact 实际上，事实上；其实 in fact, actually; to tell the truth1). As a matter of fact, Steves writing an article and hes asked me to take some photographs for it. 实际上，史蒂夫正在写一篇文章并让我拍些有关的照片。2). As a matter of fact, I didnt sleep at all the whole night. 实际上，我整夜都没有睡。42. as a result of 因而，由于 because of, due to1). Edward lost his sight as a result of a hard blow in a terrible accident. 由于在一次可怕事故中遭受了重击，爱德华失明了。2). They were late as a result of traffic jam. 由于堵车他们来晚了。43. as a result 因此 therefore, thus, as a consequence1). As a result, the general picture of relations between workers and employers in Britain has gone from bad to worse. 因此，英国工人和雇主之间的关系已经越来越糟了。2). As a result, there are a running club to join and numerous books and magazines to read about running. 因此，人们可以参加跑步俱乐部或者阅读众多关于跑步运动的书刊。3). The female lions are learner and swifter, and as a result, are better hunters than the males. 雌狮相对来说更瘦更敏捷，因此比雄狮更擅于捕猎。44. as a sign of 为了表示 to indicate ones 1). Sam had worked 30 years for the same company and now he had to retire. As a sign of gratitude, the company held a dinner in his honor. 萨姆为同一家公司干了30年，现在他要退休了。为了表示对他的感谢，公司为他举办了一次宴会。45. as a whole 总体上，总之 generally, in general1). The island as a whole had a deafness rate at least seventeen times greater than that of the rest of the U.S. 总的看来，这个岛上居民的失聪率比美国其他地区至少高17倍。46. a selection of 汇集了精选的 a collection of things of a kind, as of goods for sale1). We have a selection of hammers and other tools in this hardware store. 我们五金工具店里汇集了精选的锤子和其他工具。47. a series of 一系列的 a number of1). Weve won a series of victories. 我们取得了一系列的胜利。2). The engine was series of mirrors which concentrate the suns energy on a tube of water to create steam. 发动机用一系列的镜子把太阳能聚在一管水里制造蒸汽。3). A new series of readers for students of English has been published this year. 今年已为学英语的学生出版了一套新的系列读物。48. as far as I know 据我所知 according to my knowledge1). As far as I know, the investment of the Japanese company has doubled. 据我所知，日本公司的投资已经增加了一倍。2). As far as I know, a great many species of fish have become extinct in this century. 据我所知，本世纪有很多种鱼已经灭绝了。49. as fit as a fiddle 健康 fit, healthy, strong1). Sally, I heard you were ill last week. 萨丽，我听说你上星期生病了。 Yes, and Im now as fit as a fiddle. 是的，现在我很健康。50. as if (though) 似乎，宛如（常引出虚拟语气） apparently; with the appearance of1). He behaved as if nothing had happened. 他那样子似乎什么都没发生过。2). I wandered for about an hour, looking for a likely place to play the violin as though I were about to commit a crime. 我转了近一个小时想找一个合适的地方拉琴，就像要去做案一样。51. a sore foot (throat) 脚（嗓子）疼 feeling pain in ones foot or throat1). Did you go shopping this afternoon? 今天下午去逛街了吗？ Yes, but all I got was a sore foot. 是的，但我惟一的收获就是脚疼。52. a speck of dirt 一丝灰尘，一粒污点 a tiny spot of dirt, stain1). There wasnt so much as a speck of dirt anywhere. 到处都见不到一丝灰尘（到处都一尘不染）。53. associated with 与有关 connected with, related to1). There are two types of popular music with national or international appeal that are basically American. One is jazz. The other is a musical form associated with New York city theatres. 有两种在美国土生土长的流行音乐在全国或全世界范围内具有吸引力。一种是爵士乐，另一种是与纽约城市剧院有关的音乐剧形式。54. as time (days, years) goes by 随着时间流逝 with the time passing1). As years go by, Arbor Day has become of the major holidays in America. 随着时间流逝，植树节已经成为美国的主要节日之一。55. as to 关于 about, concerning1). Before applying for a position, check that you fulfill all the requirements as to period of work, age and qualifications. 求职之前要看看你能否满足关于工作时间、年龄和资历的所有要求。2). The sight could confuse him, giving him no hint as to where to drop his money. 这种样子可能会让他迷惑，而且无法向他暗示该把钱放在何处。56. a string of 一串 a set of things connected up with a thread1). Im looking for a string of pearls for my wife. 我在为我的妻子挑选一串珍珠。57. as usual 如平常 as is common1). The cafeteria was noisy as usual. 自助餐厅还是像往常那样喧闹。2). As usual, he arrived last. 他跟往常一样最后才到。58. at a loss 不知所措 confused1). Sam wept, “Im at a loss for words.” 萨姆流着泪说，“我不知道应该说些什么才好。”2). I was at a loss to give response to his challenge. 我不知该对他的挑战做出什么反应。59. at a rate 以速度发展 develop at the speed of1). Fortunately, technology is progressing at a very rapid rate. 幸运地是，技术正在以极高的速度发展。60. at ease 放松，轻松 take it easy, relaxed1). Now I was confident, at ease with a familiar subject. 现在我充满了信心，对于这个熟悉的题目感到很轻松。61. at heart 内心深处；实际上 in ones real nature; in reality1). Although I live in London now, Im still at heart a countryman. 尽管我目前住在伦敦，但内心深处我仍然是个乡下人。2). His manners are rough, but he is a kind man at heart. 他虽然态度粗暴，实际上却是个好心人。62. at least 至少 the lowest estimate1). There has been a serious accident on the M6 motorway in Lancashire, in which at least six people have lost their lives. 在兰卡斯郡的b6号高速公路上发生了一起严重的交通事故，至少有b6人丧生。b63. at ones convenience 在某人方便的时候 at the time when sb. is convenient to do something1). Could you tell me Mr. Smiths schedule for tomorrow? Id like to meet him at his convenience. 你能告诉我史密斯先生明天的日程安排吗？我想在他方便的时候见一见他。2). Please borrow that book for me at your earliest convenience. 请在方便的时候尽早帮我借到那本书。64. at present 现在，目前，眼下 right now1). Can you lend me $125? I have no money at present. 你能借给我125美元吗?我现在没钱花了。2). At present the main problem is to find a job. 眼下主要的问题是找一份工作。3). At present examination is basically the only measure that teacher can go by to determine whether a student is qualified or not. 目前考试基本上仍然是教师遵循的判断学生是否合格的惟一办法。65. (be) attached to 喜爱 be fond of1). I am very attached to the collecting of stamps. 我很喜欢集邮。66. at the interval 在中间休息时 during the intermission between the two halves of a play, a concert or a match.1). I hear that you liked the play last night. 我听说你喜欢昨晚的话剧。 As a matter of fact, we left at the interval. 实际上我们中间休息时就离开了。67. at the moment 现在，眼下 now; at present1). Im sorry. Dr. Fox is very busy at the moment. 真抱歉，福克斯医生现在正忙着。2). The line is engaged at the moment. Try again in five minutes. 现在电话占线，过5分钟再打。68. at the scene 在出事地点，在现场 right at the spot where an accident takes place1). It is thought there are no survivors. Rescue workers are at the scene. 人们认为没有幸存者，救援人员正在出事地点。2). The police found a revolver at the scene, just beside the victims right hand. 警察在现场发现一把左轮手枪，就在遇害者右手旁边。69. at time 有时，不时地 sometimes, at various times1). It is natural for young people to be critical of their parents at times and to blame them for most of the misunderstandings between them. 年轻人有时会批评父母并且因为他们之间的误会而责备父母，这是很自然的。2). People wont feel tired at all if we wake them at times when they are not dreaming. 如果我们有时在人们没有做梦时叫醒他们，他们就一点都不觉得疲劳。70. a variety of 各种各样的（常用large, wide, great修饰variety） all kinds of, all sorts of1). There are many different kinds of suburbs and a variety of people living in them. 不同类型的郊外住宅区中生活着形形色色的人。2). Scientists also study a great variety of fossils that can be found in the canyon. 科学家们还研究了能从峡谷中找到的各种各样的化石。3). T-shirts are now available in a wide variety of materials and styles. 现在人们能买到的T恤衫有各种各样的布料及款式。71. aware of 意识到 conscious of, realize1). Because it is usually people from better-off countries or regions that can afford to travel, their wealth only makes the hosts more aware of their own poverty. 由于总是富裕国家或地区的人有钱去旅游，他们的财富只会使东道主们更多地意识到自己的贫穷。第二部分 CET听力必备词组B1.back issue 过刊magazines or journals no longer current1).Where can I find the back issues of Time magazine? 我从哪儿能找到时代用刊的过刊？2.back up 支持 support1).Will you back me up on this new proposal? 你会支持我这个新建议吗？2). I agree with your proposal at the meeting this morning. It was a good one. 我同意你早晨在会议上所提的建议，这个建议不错。 You should back me up then. 你当时就该支持我。3.based on (upon) 在基础上on the basis of1).It is not easy to reach any definite conclusions based upon such a small sample of students from such widely different backgrounds. 从背景极为不同的一小组学生中取样，在此基础上做出明确结论是不太容易的。2).This view of future car is based on a much more sophisticated road system. 这种对未来汽车的展望是以更复杂的公路系统作为基础的。4.beat about (around) the bush 绕圈子说话not come to the point1). Do you ever know what Tony is talking about? 你知道托尼在讲些什么吗？ Never. He al