英语写作常用替换词(完美打印版).docx

英语写作常用词汇替换1) important = crucial (extremely important), significant (amount or effect large enough to be important)2) common = universal, ubiquitous (普遍存在的if sth is ubiquitous, it seems to be everywhere), shared3) abundant = ample (enough and usually extra), plentiful (enough for peoples needs and wants)4) stick = adhere (粘附), cling (hold on sth tightly)5) neglect = ignore (difference: neglect means someone has not paid enough attention to sth; ignore means no attention.)6) near = adjacent (two things next to each other), adjoin (the same as adjacent)7) pursue = woo (man woos woman, old-fashioned), seek (if you seek sth, you try to obtain it. FORMAL)8) accurate = precise (precise is exact and accurate in all details), exact (correct in every detail)9) vague (含糊的) = obscure (unknown or known by only a few people)10) top = peak, summit11) competitor = rival, opponent (especially in sports and politics)12) blame = condemn (if you condemn sth, you say it is very bad and unacceptable)13) opinion = perspective, standpoint (means looking at an event or situation in a particular way)14) fame = prestige (describe those who are admired), reputation15) build = erect (you can erect sth as buildings, FORMAL), establish16) insult (侮辱)= humiliate (do sth or say sth which makes people feel ashamed or stupid)17) complain = grumble (complain sth in a bad-tempered way)18) primary = radical (very important and great in degree), fundamental19) relieve = alleviate (alleviate means you make pain or sufferings less intense or severe)20) force = coerce sb into (coerce means you make someone do sth s/he does not want to), compel21) enlarge = magnify (magnify means make sth larger than it really is)22) complex = intricate (if sth is intricate, it often has many small parts and details)23) lonely = solitary (孤独的if someone is solitary, there is no one near him/her)24) small = minuscule (very small), minute25) praise = extol (stronger than praise), compliment (polite and political)26) hard-working = assiduous (someone who is assiduous works hard or does things very thoroughly)27) difficult = arduous (if sth is arduous, it is difficult and tiring, and involves a lot of efforts)28) poor soil = barren (荒地), infertile (used to describe the soil is so poor that plants cannot be planted on it)29) fragile = brittle (易碎的,脆弱的), vulnerable (someone who is vulnerable is easily hurt emotionally or physically)30) show = demonstrate (to demonstrate a fact means to make it clear to people.)31) big = massive (large in size, quantity, or extent), colossal (use this word, you emphasize sth is large), tremendous (INFORMAL)32) avoid = shun(if someone shuns sth, s/he deliberately 故意的 avoid that sth or keep away from it.)33) fair = impartial (someone who is impartial is able to give a fair opinion or decision on sth.)34) attack = assault (physically attack someone), assail (attack violently)35) dislike = abhor (abhor means you hate sth to a extreme extent for moral reasons), loathe (dislike very much)36) ruin = devastate (it means damage sth very badly, or utterly 彻底的 destroy it.)37) disaster = catastrophe (it is an unexpected event that cause great suffering and damages)38) finally = eventually (especially after a lot of delays), ultimately (after complicated series of events)39) always = invariably (the same as always, but better than always)40) forever = perpetual (a perpetual state never changes), immutable (sth immutable will never change or be changed)41) surprise = startle (it means surprise you slightly), astound (surprise you to a large degree), astonish (the same as astound)42) enthusiasm = zeal (a great enthusiasm), fervency (sincere and enthusiasm)43) quiet = tranquil (calm and peaceful), serene (calm and quiet)44) expensive = exorbitant (it means too expensive that it should be)45) luxurious = lavish (impressive and very expensive), sumptuous (grand and very expensive)46) boring = tedious (if you describe sth tedious, you mean it is boring and frustrating)47) respect = esteem (if you esteem someone, you respect and admire him/her. FORMAL)48) worry = fret (if you fret about sth, you worry about it)49) cold = chilly (unpleasantly cold), icy (extremely cold)50) hot = boiling (very hot)51) dangerous = perilous (very dangerous), hazardous (dangerous, especially to peoples safety and health)52) nowadays = currently53) only = unique (the only one of its kind), distinctive54) stop = cease (if sth ceases, it stops happening or existing)55) part = component (the components of sth are the parts that it is made of)56) result = consequence (the results or effects of sth)57) obvious = apparent, manifest58) based on = derived from59) remarkable = conspicuous (if sth is conspicuous, people can see or notice them very easily)60) quite=fairly61) pathetic=lamentable (very uncomfortable and disappointing)62) field = domain (a particular field of thought, activities or interest)63) appear = emerge (come into existence)64) whole = entire (the whole of sth)65) wet = moist (slightly wet), damp (slightly wet), humid (very damp and hot)66) wrong = erroneous (incorrect or partly correct)67) difficult = formidable68) change = convert (change into another form)69) typical = quintessential (this word means represent a typical example of sth)70) careful = cautious (very careful in order to avoid danger), prudent (careful and sensible)71) ability = capacity, capability (the same as ability)72) strange = eccentric (if someone is eccentric, s/he behaves in a strange way, or his/her opinion is different from most people)73) rich = affluent (if you are affluent, you have a lot of money)74) use = utilize (the same as use)75) dubious = skeptical (if you are skeptical about sth, you have doubts on it.)76) satisfy = gratify (if you are gratified by sth, it gives you pleasure and satisfaction)77) short = fleeting, ephemeral (if sth is ephemeral, it lasts a short time)78) scholarship = fellowship79) angry = enraged (extremely angry)80) smelly = malodorous (used to describe an unpleasant smell)81) ugly = hideous (if sth is hideous, it is very ugly or unattractive)82) attractive = appealing (pleasing and attractive), absorbing (sth absorbing can attract you a great deal)83) diverse = miscellaneous (a miscellaneous groups consists of many different kinds of things)84) disorder = disarray, chaos85) crazily = frantically (used to describe someone who behaves in a wild and uncontrolled way)86) rapid = meteoric (ATTENTION: meteoric is only used to describe someone achieves success quickly)87) Ordinary = mundane (very ordinary and not at interesting or unusual)88) despite = notwithstanding (FORMAL)89) best = optimal (used to describe the best level sth can achieve)90) sharp = acute (severe and intense)91) unbelievable = inconceivable (if you deem sth inconceivable, you think it very unlike to happen)92) puzzle = perplex (sth perplex someone means it confuses and worries him/her because he/she does not understand it)93) method = avenue (a way of getting sth done)94) famous = distinguished (used to describe people who are successful in their career)95) ancient = archaic (extremely old and extremely old-fashioned)96) decorate = embellish (embellish means make sth look more attractive via decorating it with sth else)97) possible = feasible (if sth is feasible, it can be done, made or achieved)98) so = consequently, accordingly99) rare = infrequent (does not happen often)100) greedy = rapacious (greedy and selfish)101) awful = nauseous (if sth makes you nauseous, you want to vomit)102) lack = scarcity (if there is a scarcity of sth, there is not enough of it for people)103) suddenly = abruptly (very sudden and often unpleasant)104) agree = espouse (the same as agree with)105) immortal = eternal (sth that is eternal can last forever)106) gigantic = enormous (very large in size or amount)107) horrible = macabre (strange and horrible or upsetting)108) generous = munificent (very generous, FORMAL)109) advantage = merit (if sth has merit, it has good or worthwhile qualities)110) happy = jovial (if someone is jovial, s/he is happy and behaves in a cheerful way)111) sad = inconsolable (extremely sad and cannot be comforted)112) brave = gallant (if someone is gallant, s/he behaves bravely)113) disappear = vanish (ATTENTION: vanish means disappear suddenly or in a way cannot be explained)114) difference = divergence (a divergence is a difference between two or more things, opinions or attitudes)115) repeat=iterate 116) effective = efficacious (the same as effective, FORMAL)117) dishonest = mendacious (a mendacious person is someone who lies)118) talkative = loquacious (if someone is loquacious, s/he talk a great deal)119) think over = contemplate (think carefully), ruminate on (think carefully)120) tendency = vogue (in vogue means very popular)121) protect from = shield from (the same as protect from)122) lazy = slothful (lazy and unwilling to make an effort to work), indolent (formal)123) limited = finite (sth that is finite has a definite fixed size or amount)124) disadvantage = defect (a fault or imperfection in a person or thing)125) useless/in vain=futile (ATTENTION: if you say sth is futile, you mean there is no point of doing, usually it has no chance of succeeding)126) undeniable = there is no gainsaying (FORMAL)127) potential = latent (used to describe sth hidden or not obvious at the moment, but which can develop further in the future)128) harmful = baneful129) daring = audacious (someone who is audacious takes risk to achieve sth)130) talent = aptitude (someones aptitude for a particular kind of work or activity is his/her ability to learn it quickly and to do it well)131) waste = dissipate (dissipate means waste money, time or effort in a foolish way)132) obstacle (障碍) = stumbling block (绊脚石)133) many=a multitude of, a myriads of, an army of, an ocean of, a sea of, a host of134) some = a slice of, quite a few , several135) random = haphazard136) behave = conduct (if you conduct yourself in a particular way, you behave in that way)137) kind of = sort of 138) loyalty = fidelity (fidelity is loyalty to a person, or organization, or set of beliefs)139) embarrassing = awkward (an awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with)140) building = edifice (ATTENTION: an edifice is a large and impressive building)141) unendurable = insufferable (if you say sth is insufferable, you are emphasizing that it is very unpleasant and annoying)142) undoubtedly = as no doubt143) although = albeit (the same as although)144) unwilling = grudging (a grudging feeling or action is felt or done very unwillingly)145) hardly = scarcely (you use scarcely to say that sth is not true or is not the case, in a humorous or critical way)146) courage = nerve (nerve is the courage you need in order to do sth difficult or dangerous)147) generally = as a rule148) understand = discern (if you can discern sth, you are aware of it and know what it is)149) obviously = transparently (easily understand or recognize)150) people, persons = individuals, characters, folks151) good = superb (if sth is superb, its quality is very good indeed)152) good = positive, favorable, rosy (美好的), promising (有希望的), perfect, pleasurable , excellent, outstanding, superior153) bad = dreadful, unfavorable, poor, adverse, ill(有害的)如果bad做表语，可以有be less impressive替换eg. An army of college students indulge themselves in playing games, enjoying romance with girls/boys or killing time passively in their dorms. When it approaches to graduation, as a result, they find their academic records are less impressive.154) think = harbor the idea that, take the attitude that, hold the view that, it is widely shared that, it is universally acknowledged that155) thing = affair, business, matter156) helpful = beneficial, rewarding157) customer = shopper, client, consumer, purchaser158) very = exceedingly, extremely, intensely159) hardly = little if anything, little or nothing160) nearly / almost impossible = next to / virtually impossible161) unnecessary, avoidable = hardly necessary, hardly inevitable 162) aspect = facet, dimension, sphere163) cause = give rise to, lead to, result in, trigger164) reasons for sth = There are several reasons behind sth.165) want = desire166) remember = bear in mind that167) have = enjoy, possess 168) communication = interaction169) in my opinion = from my perspective, for my part170) very much = a great deal171) for example, for instance = to give a demonstration, to name only a few, as an example172) however = as a matter of fact, it is the other way around173) agree with = uphold (support and maintain v.维持,主张)174) be full of = be saturated with (be filled with sth completely)175) by = via176) according to = in the light of177) when it comes to = in terms of178) from a xxx perspective = in xxx sense179) find a job = land a job180) latest = up to date181) achieve a goal = attain an accomplishment182) at the same time = simultaneously183) at the start of = on the threshold of184) certainly = to a certain extent185) without doubt = indubitably186) in xxx means = via xxx avenue187) disagree with = be the last one to uphold188) as fast as = apace with189) define as = address as190) get many benefits = reap huge fruits191) sb. take interest in / sb. be interested in =sth. appeals to sb., sth. exerts a tremendous fascination on sb. 192) attract ones attention = capture ones attention193) pay attention to = pour attention into194) be against , disagree with sth. = frown on sth.形容词：1. 贫穷的：poor = needy = impoverished = poverty-stricken2. 富裕的：rich = wealthy = affluent = well-to-do = well-off3. 优秀的：excellent = eminent = top = outstanding4. 积极的，好的：good = conducive = beneficial = advantageous5. 消极的，不良的：bad = detrimental= baneful =undesirable6. 明显的：obvious = apparent = evident =manifest7. 健康的: healthy = robust = sound = wholesome8. 惊人的：surprising = amazing = extraordinary = miraculous9. 美丽的：beautiful = attractive = gorgeous = eye-catching10. 有活力的：energetic = dynamic = vigorous =animated11. 流行的： popular = prevailing = prevalent= pervasive动词： 1.