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1. abound / baund; band/ v I be very plentiful; exist in great numbers 非常多; 大量存在: Oranges abound here all the year round. 这里一年到头都有很多橙子. Ipr in/with sth have sth in great numbers or quantities 有大量某物: The river abounds in/with fish. 这条河里有很多鱼.2. accomplish / kmpl; US km-; kmpl/ v Tn succeed in doing (sth); complete successfully; achieve 完成（某事物）; 做成功; 实现: accomplish ones aim, a task 达到目的 完成任务 * a man who will never accomplish anything 永远一事无成的人. (idm 习语) an accomplished fact thing that has been done and is no longer worth arguing about because it cannot be changed 既成事实.3. acknowledge / knld; knld/ v Tn, Tf, Tw, Cn.a, Cn.t accept the truth of (sth); admit (sth) 承认（某事物）属实; 供认（某事物）: acknowledge the need for reform 承认改革的需要 * a generally acknowledged fact 公认的事实 * He acknowledged it to be true/that it was true. 他供认那是事实. * They refused to acknowledge defeat/that they were defeated/themselves beaten. 他们拒不承认失败他们被打败/自己被击败. Tn report that one has received (sth) 告知已收到（某物）: acknowledge (receipt of) a letter 告知已收到一封信. Tn express thanks for (sth) 为（某事物）表示感谢: acknowledge help 对相助表示感谢 * His services to the country were never officially acknowledged. 他对国家所作的贡献从未受到过正式的表彰. Tn show that one has noticed or recognized (sb) by a smile, nod of the head, greeting, etc 以微笑 点头 打招呼等表示注意到或认出（某人）: I was standing right next to her, but she didnt even acknowledge me/my presence. 我就站在她旁边, 可是她连个招呼都不跟我打. (a) Cn.n/a, Cn.t sb (as sth) accept sb (as sth) 承认某人（为某事物）: Stephen acknowledged Henry as (ie recognized his claim to be) his heir. 斯蒂芬接受亨利为他的继承人. * He was generally acknowledged to be the finest poet in the land. 他是公认的全国最优秀的诗人. (b) Tn accept or recognize (sth) 接受或承认（某事物）: The country acknowledged his claim to the throne. 全国人民确认了他的王权.4. allocate / lket; lket/ v Tn, Dn.n, Dn.pr sth (to sb/sth) allot or assign sth (to sb/sth) for a special purpose （为某目的）配给, 分配某事物（给某人某事物）: allocate funds for repair work 拨出经费作维修用 * He allocated each of us our tasks/allocated tasks to each of us. 他给我们每个人都分配了工作.5. arduous / djus; US -du-; rds/ adj needing much effort or energy; laborious 艰巨的; 费力的: an arduous task 艰巨的任务 * The work is arduous and the hours are long. 工作吃力, 时间又长.6.arrogance /rgns/ n U 傲慢; 自负; 自大when someone behaves in a rude way because they think they are very importantI couldnt believe the arrogance of the man!7. assert / st; st/ v Tn (a) make others recognize (sth) by behaving firmly and confidently 坚定而有信心地使别人认识到（某事物）; 坚持: assert ones authority, independence, rights 坚持自己的权威性 独立性 权利. (b) oneself behave in a confident manner that attracts attention and respect 表现出自信而受到注意和尊重: Youre too timid you must try to assert yourself more. 你太畏缩了-要尽量增强自信心. Tn, Tf state (sth) clearly and forcefully as the truth 清楚而有力地表明（某事物）为事实; 声称; 断言: She asserted her innocence/that she was innocent. 她坚称自己很清白她是无辜的.8. astound /staund/ v T to make someone very surprised or shockedv Tn usu passive 通常用 於被动语态 overcome (sb) with surprise or shock; amaze 使震惊; 使大吃一惊; 使惊奇: We were astounded to read your letter. 我们看了你的信大吃一惊.9. attain / ten; ten/ v Tn succeed in getting (sth); achieve 获得（某事物）; 达到; 实现: attain a position of power 获得权位 * attain ones goal, objective, ambition, etc 实现目的 目标 抱负等 * attain our target of50000 达到我们的50000英镑的目标. Ipr, Tn (to) sth (usu fml 通常作文雅语) reach or arrive at sth, esp with effort 达到, 到达某事物（尤指经过努力）: He attained the age of 25 before marrying. 他年届廿五始完婚.10. boost / bust; bust/ v Tn increase the strength or value of (sth); help or encourage (sb/sth) 增强（某事物）的力量; 提高（某事物）的价值; 帮助; 鼓励; 促进（某人某事物）: boost an electric current 增强电流 * boost imports, share prices, the dollar, etc 增加进口 提高股票价格 提高美元汇价 * boost production 促进生产 * The unexpected win boosted the teams morale. 意外的胜利鼓舞了全队的士气. boost n increase; help; encouragement 增加; 帮助; 鼓励: a boost in sales, exports, etc 销售 出口等的增长 * give the economy, the pound, etc a boost 使经济 英镑等有起色 * give sbs confidence a boost 增强某人的信心.11. carp 1 / kp; krp/ n (pl unchanged 复数不变) type of large edible freshwater fish that lives in lakes and ponds 鲤鱼. carp 2 / kp; krp/ v I, Ipr (at/about sb/sth) (derog 贬) complain continually about unimportant matters 挑剔; 吹毛求疵; 找茬儿: have a carping tongue 有一张刻薄嘴 * carping criticism 吹毛求疵的批评 * Shes always carping at her children. 她老挑孩子的毛病.12. categorize also categorise BrE /ktgraz/ v T 使列入.的范畴; 将.分类 to put people or things into groups according to the type of person or thing they are13. compliment / kmplmnt; kmplmnt/ n C (on sth) expression of praise, admiration, approval, etc赞美 敬佩 赞成等的表示: One likes to hear complimentson ones appearance. 人人都爱听夸奖自己容貌的话. * She paid me a very charming compliment on my paintings, ie praised them. 她极为赞赏我的画. * (fig 比喻) These beautiful flowers are a compliment to the gardeners skill, ie show how skilful he is. 这些艳丽的花朵就是对园丁技艺的赞美. compliments pl (fml 文) greetings, usu as part of a message 致意, 问候, 祝贺（通常作为传达音讯的一部分）: My compliments to your wife, ie Please give her a greeting from me. 向您的夫人致意（请转达我的问候）. * Compliments of the season, eg said at Christmas or the New Year. 谨致节日的祝贺（如在圣诞节或新年时说的）. * The flowers are with the complimentsof (ie are a gift from) the management. 这鲜花是主管部门送的礼物. 14. congenial / kndinl; kndinjl/ adj (of people) pleasing because of similarities in temperament, interests,etc （指人）（因性情 志趣等相近）彼此合得来的, 意气相投的: a congenial companion 情投意合的伴侣. (to sb) agreeable or pleasant because suited to ones nature or tastes 适合於自己的天性或癖好的: a congenial climate, environment, hobby 适意的气候 环境 消遣 * I find this aspect of my job particularly congenial. 我觉得我的工作的这一方面特别适合於我15. consistent / knsstnt; knsstnt/ adj (approv 褒) (of a person, his behaviour, his views, etc) always keeping to the same pattern or style; unchanging （指人 人的行为 观点等）一贯的, 前後一致的: Youre not very consistent: first you condemn me, then you praise me. 你前後矛盾, 开头责备我, 接着又夸奖我. pred 作表语 (with sth) in agreement 一致; 相符: What you say now is not consistent with what you said last week. 你现在说的话与你上星期说过的话不相符. * The pattern of injuries is consistent with (ie could have been caused by) an attack with a knife. 这些伤口与刀伤的情形正相符合（可能因刀伤所致）. * I left as early as was consistent with politeness. 我在不失礼的情况下, 提前离去了.16. continuum continuum | kntnjm n. 连续, 闭联集, 连续统graded sequence of things of a similar kind, so that the ones next to each other are almost identical, but the ones at either end are quite distinct; cline 连续统一体.17. culminate / klmnet; klmnet/ v Ipr in sth(fml 文) have the specified final conclusion or result 终於获得某种结局或结果: a long struggle that culminated in success 终於取得胜利的长期斗争 * Her career culminated in her appointment as director. 她一生事业的顶峰是当上了董事. * a series of border clashes which culminated in full-scale war 导致全面战争的一连串的边界冲突事件.18. dabbling dabble/ dbl; dbl/ v Tn, Tn.pr sth (in sth)splash (hands, feet, etc) around in water （用手脚等）溅水, 戏水: She dabbled her fingers in the fountain. 她用手指在喷泉中玩水.I, Ipr (in/at sth)take part without serious intentions 涉猎; 涉足: He just dabbles in politics. 他仅浅涉政治而已. dabbler / dbl(r);dbl/ n: Hes not a dedicated musician, just a dabbler. 他并不是专门的音乐家, 只不过是个业余爱好者.19. dedicate / dedket; ddket/ v Tn.pr oneself/sth to sth give or devote (oneself, time, effort, etc) to(a noble cause or purpose) 将（自己 时间 精力等）奉献给（崇高的事业或目的）: She dedicated her life to helping the poor. 她毕生致力於帮助穷人. * dedicate oneself to ones work 献身於自己的工作. Tn.pr sth to sb address (ones book, a piece of ones music, etc) to sb as a way of showing respect, by putting his name at the beginning 在（自己所着之书 音乐作品等）的前部题献词: She dedicated her first book to her husband. 她把自己的第一本书献给了丈夫. 20. dilemma / dlem, da-; dlm, da-/ n situation in which one has to choose between two undesirable things or courses of action 进退两难的窘境; 进退维谷的困境: be in/place sb in a dilemma 陷入置某人於进退两难之境. 21.discard / dskd; dskrd/ v Tn (a) throw (sth) out or away 扔掉, 丢弃（某物）: old, discarded clothes 扔掉的旧衣服. (b) stop using, wearing, etc (sth that is no longer useful) 不再使用, 不再穿戴（已没用的物品）: discard ones winter clothes in spring 春天里换下冬装 * (fig 比喻) discard outdated beliefs 抛弃过时的信仰. (c) give up (unwanted playing-cards) 打出（无用的牌）; 出（牌）: She discarded a four, and picked up a king. 她打出一张四点的牌, 抓起一张K. discard / dskd; dskrd/ n card or cards discarded in a card-game; discarded thing （在牌戏中）打出的牌; 废弃的东西.22. disquiet / dskwat; dskwat/ n U anxiety 忧虑; 不安: The strength of the dollar is causing considerable disquiet on the Stock Exchange. 美元表现坚挺在证券交易所中引起很大的不安. disquiet v Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态 make (sb) anxious; worry 使（某人）忧虑不安; 使着急; 使担心: be greatly disquieted by the fall in public support 因公众支持率的下降而大为不安.23. distinctive / dstktv; dstktv/ adj (of sth) that distinguishes sth by making it different from others 特别的; 有特色的: a distinctive appearance, style, smell 特殊的外表 风格 气味 * Long complex sentences are distinctive of Henry Jamess later style. 亨利?詹姆斯晚期作品的风格特色是擅长使用长复合句. 24. downright / daunrat; danrat/ adj attrib 作定语 (of sth undesirable) thorough; complete （指不喜欢的事物）彻底的, 十足的, 完全的: a downright lie 彻头彻尾的谎言 * downright stupidity 愚不可及. frank; straightforward 坦白的; 直率的. downright adv thoroughly 彻底地: He wasnt just inconsiderate, he was downright rude. 他岂止不体谅人, 简直是十分粗暴.25. drudgery / -r; -r/ n U hard boring work 繁重 乏味的工作: the endless drudgery of housework 无尽无休的 单调乏味的家务 * soulless drudgery 无聊的繁重工作.26. elicit / lst; lst/ v Tn, Tn.pr sth (from sb) (fml 文) draw (facts, a response, etc) from sb, sometimes with difficulty 从某人处诱出, 探出（事实 反应等）: elicit a reply 诱出答案 * At last weve elicited the truth from him. 我们终於从他那里探得真相.to succeed in getting information or a reaction from someone, especially when this is difficult27. envision envision | nvn v. 想像; 预想to imagine something that you think might happen in the future, especially something that you think will be good28. exhilarating /gzlret/ adj . making you feel happy, excited, and full of energyadj very exciting; causing happiness 使人兴奋的; 令人高兴的: Our first parachute jump was an exhilarating experience. 我们第一次跳伞感到兴奋莫名.29. fallacious / fles; fles/ adj misleading; based on error 令人误解的; 谬误的: fallacious reasoning 错误的推理.30. fallible / flbl; flbl/ adj liable to make mistakes 易犯错误的: We are fallible beings. 我们都难免犯错误. 31. flourish / flr; flr/ v I be successful, very active, or widespread; prosper 昌盛; 旺盛; 兴旺; 繁荣: No new business can flourish in the present economic climate. 在目前的经济气候中, 任何新生意都兴旺不起来. * a flourishing squash club 兴旺的壁球俱乐部. I grow healthily; be well and active 健康成长; 茂盛; 健壮而活跃: This species of flower flourishes in a warm climate. 这种花在温暖的气候中长得茂盛. * All the family are flourishing. 全家人身体都很好. I, Ipr (of ideas or people) be very active and influential (during the specified period) （指思想或人）（在某时期）活跃而有影响力: In Germany the baroque style of art flourished in the 17th and 18th centuries. 在德国, 巴罗克艺术风格在17和18世纪非常盛行. Tn wave sth about in order to attract attention to it 挥舞某物（以引起注意）: He stormed into the office, flourishing a letter of complaint. 他挥舞着一封投诉信冲进了办公室. flourish n (usu sing 通常作单数) 1 bold sweeping movement or gesture, used esp to attract attention 明显的大动作或手势（尤用以引起注意的）: He opened the door for her with a flourish. 他潇洒地为她打开了门. 2 flowing curve, esp in handwriting or decoration 流畅的曲线（尤指书法或装饰方面的）. 3 loud and elaborate piece of music; fanfare 响亮而细腻的乐曲; 小号曲: A flourish of trumpets marked the Queens arrival. 小号奏出嘹亮的乐曲欢迎女王驾到.32. genteel / dentil; dntil/ adj (derog 贬) polite or refined in an affected or exaggerated way （做作或过分显示）文雅的, 有礼貌的, 有教养的: She is too genteel for words! 她说话太咬文嚼字了! (dated 旧) of the upper social classes 上流社会的: living in genteel poverty, ie trying to maintain the style of upper-class living, thoughtoo poor to do so 过穷酸的上流社会生活. 33. gratify / grtfa; rtfa/ v (pt, pp -fied) (fml 文) Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态 give pleasure or satisfaction to (sb) 使（某人）高兴或满意: I was most gratified at/by/with the outcome of the meeting. 我对会议的结果感到极其满意. * It gratified me to hear of your success. 获悉你取得成功我甚感欣慰. * I was gratified that they appreciated what I did for them. 使我感到欣慰的是, 我为他们做的事他们很领情. Tn give (sb) what is desired; indulge 满足（某人）所欲; 纵容: gratify a persons whims 满足一人的奇想 * To gratify my curiosity, do tell me what it is. 为满足我的好奇心, 你一定得告诉我那是什麽.34. hegemony / hgemn; US hedmun; hdmon/ n U, C (fml 文) leadership, esp by one state in a group of states 领导权; 支配权; （尤指国家集团中的）霸权.a situation in which one country, organization, or group has more power, control, or importance than others.35.induce / ndjus; US -dus; ndus/ v Cn.t (a) persuade or influence (sb) to do sth 劝诱或促使（某人）做某事: We couldnt induce the old lady to travel by air. 我们无法劝说那位老太太坐飞机去. (b) lead or cause (sb) to do sth 导致或使得（某人）做某事: What induced you to do such a stupid thing? 是什麽促使你做出这等蠢事来的?Tn (a) bring (sth) about; cause 引起或诱发（某事）; 产生; 造成: illness induced by overwork 过劳造成的疾病. (b) (medical 医) cause (a woman) to begin (childbirth) by means of drugs 用药物为（孕妇）催产: an induced labour 催生 * Well have to induce her. 我们得给她引产.36. intimate1 / ntmt; ntmt/ adj (with sb)(a) having or being a very close and friendly relationship 亲密的; 密切的: intimate friends 密友 * an intimate friendship 亲密的友情 * We had been intimate (ie very close friends) for some time. 我们曾经是极要好的朋友. (b) (euph 婉) having a sexual relationship, esp outside marriage 有性关系的（尤指婚外的）: She was accused of being intimate with several men. 有人说她与几个男人关系暧昧.likely or intended to encourage close relationships, esp sexual ones, typically by being small, quiet and private 便於有亲昵关系的（尤指性关系, 因环境范围小 幽静 无人打扰）: an intimate restaurant, atmosphere 适宜幽会的餐厅 气氛.private and personal 私人的; 个人的: tell a friend the intimate details of ones life 把自己生活中的隐私告诉朋友 * an intimate diary, ie one in which sb records private experiences, thoughts, emotions, etc 私人日记.attrib 作定语 (fml 文) (of knowledge) detailed and obtained by deep study or long experience （指知识）精通的, 详尽的: an intimate knowledge of African religions 对非洲宗教的广博知识.intimate2 / ntmet; ntmet/ v Tn, Tf, Tw, Dn.pr, Dpr.f, Dpr.w sth (to sb)(fml 文) make sth known (to sb), esp discreetly or indirectly 将某事透露（给某人）; （尤指谨慎地或间接地）示意; 暗示: He intimated his wishes with a slight nod of his head. 他微微颔首示意. * She has intimated (to us) that she no longer wishes to be considered for the post. 她已（向我们）透露希望不再考虑让她担任该职. * The judge has not intimated (to the jury) whether they will be allowed to reach a majority verdict. 法官没有指示（陪审团）他们可否达成大多数裁定.37. implement1 / mplmnt; mplmnt/ n tool or instrument 工具; 器具: farm implements 农具 * Mans earliest implements were carved from stone and bone. 人类最早的工具是用石头和骨头制成的. implement2 / mplment; mplmnt/ v Tn put (sth) into effect; carry out 使（某事物）生效; 履行; 实施; 贯彻: implement plans, policies, a programme of reforms,etc 执行计画 政策 改革计画等. implementation/ mplmenten; mplmnten/ n U.38.impose / mpuz; mpoz/ v Tn, Tn.pr sth (on sb/sth)(a) place (a penalty, tax, etc) officially on sb/sth 加（惩罚等）於某人; 对某物课（税）: impose a fine, sentence, term of imprisonment, etc 罚款 判处刑期 予以监禁 * impose a further tax on wines and spirits 对果酒及烈性酒进一步加税. (b) place (sth unwelcome or unpleasant) on sb/sth; inflict sth 将（不愉快的 不受欢迎的事物）强加於某人某事物: impose ones rule (on a people) 将统治强加（於一民族） * impose restrictions, limitations, restraints, etc (on trade) （对贸易）强行管制 限制 约束等.Tn, Tn.pr sth (on sb)try to make sb accept (an opinion or a belief); inflict sth 使某人接受（意见或信仰）; 将某事物强加於: She imposed her ideas on the group. 她竭力把自己的想法强加於全组的人.Tn, Tn.pr oneself/sth (on sb)force sb to accept (oneself, ones company, etc) 强迫某人接纳（自己等）; 硬要与某人在一起: Shed never think of imposing herself. 她决不想勉强别人接纳自己. * He imposed his presence on us for the weekend. 他硬要跟我们一起过周末.(phr v) impose on/upon sb/sthwin a favour from sb, esp by using undue pressure 赢得某人的欢心, 占某人便宜（尤指施加不当的压力）: I hope its not imposing on you/your hospitality, but could I stay to dinner? 我可以在您这儿吃顿饭吗? 不过希望不要使您为难觉得我不知趣.39.immaterial / mtrl; mtrl/ adj (to sb)not important; irrelevant 不重要的; 不相干的: The cost is immaterial. 成本微不足道. * It is immaterial (to me) whether he stays or leaves. 他的去留（对我）无所谓.without physical form or substance 非物质的; 非实体的; 无形的: as immaterial as a ghost 虚无如鬼魂.40.intertwine / nttwan; nttwan/ v I, Ipr, Tn, Tn.pr (sth) (with sth)be twisted so as to become joined; twist (things) so as to join them 缠结在一起; 使（东西）缠绕在一起: Their fingers intertwined. 他们的手指在一起勾着. * His fingers intertwined with hers. 他的手指勾着她的手指. * They intertwined their fingers. 他们把手指勾在一起. * He intertwined his fingers with hers. 他用手指勾着她的手指. * (fig 比喻) Our fates seemed inextricably intertwined, ie linked. 我们的命运好像紧密相连, 难分难解.41.insinuate / nsnjuet; nsnjet/ v Tn, Dn.pr, Tf, Dpr.f sth (to sb)suggest sth (to sb) unpleasantly and indirectly （向某人）旁敲侧击示意某事物: What are you insinuating? 你旁敲侧击, 究竟指的是什麽? * Are you insinuating that I am a liar? 你绕来绕去是否暗指我撒谎?Tn.pr sth/oneself into sth(fml 文) place sth/oneself smoothly and stealthily into sth 使某事物自己悄然潜入某事物中: insinuate ones body/person into a narrow opening 使自己的身体自己小心翼翼地钻入狭窄的孔隙中 * (fig derog 比喻, 贬) insinuate oneself into sbs favour, ie ingratiate oneself with sb 巧妙地逐渐取得某人的宠信.42.incredible / nkredbl; nkrdbl/ adj impossible to believe 不可相信的: What an incredible story! 这件事真不可相信!(infml 口) difficult to believe; amazing or fantastic 难以置信的; 不可思议的; 惊人的; 奇异的: He earns an incredible amount of money. 他挣钱多得惊人. * We had an incredible (ie extremely good) holiday! 我们度过了一个极愉快的假日. * Shes an incredible actress. 她是个了不起的演员.43. mire / ma(r); mar/ n Uswampy ground or bog; soft deep mud 沼地; 泥潭; 泥浆; 淤泥: sink into/get stuck in the mire 陷入泥坑.(idm 习语) dr