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中级 · Upper Intermediate — 能就较复杂话题展开讨论,理解抽象概念。

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distressing distributor distributor diversion diversion divert divert divided divided division division divorce divorce dna dna dock dock domestic domestic dominate dominate donate donate donation donation donkey donkey doom doom doorkeeper doorkeeper doorway doorway dorm dorm dormitory dormitory dose dose doubly doubly doubtful doubtful dove dove downfall downfall downsize downsize dowry dowry draft draft drain drain dramatically dramatically drapery drapery dread dread dreadful dreadful dreamy dreamy drinkable drinkable droop droop dropout dropout drought drought duel duel dumb dumb duplicate duplicate duplication duplication dwarf dwarf dye dye dynamic dynamic eagerly eagerly eagle eagle earnings earnings ease ease eastward eastward ecologically ecologically ecologist ecologist economical /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪkəl/ Careful with money so as not to spend too much; prudent; thrifty. economist /iːˈkɒn.ə.mɪst/ An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories. ecstatic ecstatic edit edit editorial /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːɹɪəl/ An article in a publication giving the opinion of its editors on a given topic or current event. educated educated educator educator effectively effectively effectiveness effectiveness elect elect elective /ɪˈlɛktɪv/ Something that is an option or that may be elected, like a course of tertiary study or a medical procedure. electrician A tradesman who installs, repairs and maintains electrical wiring and equipment. electronically electronically electronics electronics elegance elegance elegant /ˈɛl.ə.ɡənt/ Characterised by or exhibiting elegance. elegantly Gracefully, smoothly, and swiftly; with supreme style. elemental elemental eligible /ˈɛlɪdʒəb(ə)l/ One who is eligible. elite elite eloquence eloquence eloquent eloquent embassy embassy embrace /ɛmˈbɹeɪs/ An act of putting arms around someone and bringing the person close to the chest; a hug. emergence emergence emphatically emphatically employ employ employee employee employer employer endeavor endeavor endlessly endlessly endorse endorse endurance endurance enduring enduring energy energy enforce enforce engagement engagement engulf engulf enhance enhance enroll enroll enterprise enterprise entertaining entertaining enthusiastically enthusiastically entitle entitle entrepreneur entrepreneur environment /-mɪnt/ The surroundings of, and influences on, a particular item of interest. environmentally environmentally equation equation equip equip equity equity erect erect erupt erupt eruption eruption essayist essayist essentially /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/ In an essential manner; in essence estate estate estimated To calculate roughly, often from imperfect data. eternally eternally ethic ethic ethnic ethnic evacuate evacuate evacuation evacuation evaluate /ɨˈvaljʊeɪt/ To draw conclusions from examining; to assess. evaluation evaluation everlasting everlasting evidently evidently evil evil evolution evolution evolve /ɪˈvɒlv/ To move in regular procession through a system. exactness exactness exaggerate exaggerate exaggeration exaggeration exalt exalt examinee examinee exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ To be larger, greater than (something). excel excel exception exception exceptional exceptional exceptionally exceptionally excessive excessive exclaim exclaim exclude exclude exclusion exclusion exclusively exclusively excursion excursion execute /ˈɛksɪˌkjuːt/ To kill as punishment for capital crimes. execution execution executive executive exhaust exhaust exhausting exhausting exhaustion exhaustion exhibit /ɛɡ-/ An instance of exhibiting. exile exile existing existing exotic exotic expansion /ɪkˈspænʃən/ The act or process of expanding. expectation expectation expected expected expedition expedition explode /ɪkˈspləʊd/ To destroy with an explosion. exploit A heroic or extraordinary deed. explorer explorer explosive explosive export 出口;输出 expressive expressive exquisite exquisite extension /ɪkˈstɛnʃən/ The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase extensive extensive external external extract extract extraordinarily extraordinarily exultant exultant eyebrow eyebrow eyelash eyelash eyelid eyelid fabric fabric fabulous fabulous facilitate facilitate facilities /fəˈsɪlɪtiz/ Facilities for urination and defecation: a toilet; a lavatory. factor /ˈfæktə/ A doer, maker; a person who does things for another person or organization. faculty faculty faith faith falter falter fame fame familiarize familiarize fantastically fantastically fascinated fascinated fascination fascination fatal fatal fate fate faulty faulty fearsome fearsome feat feat federal federal feedback /ˈfiːdˌbæk/ Critical assessment of a process or activity or of their results. ferryboat ferryboat fiber fiber fictional fictional fierce fierce fighting fighting figurative figurative filial filial financially financially finely finely fingernail fingernail firearm firearm fireplace fireplace firmness 坚固度 firstly 首先 fiscal 财 fixed 固定的 flame flame flap flap flaw flaw flawless flawless flax flax flee flee fleet fleet flesh flesh flexibility flexibility flexible flexible flexibly flexibly flip flip fluency fluency fluid fluid flutter flutter follower follower folly folly fondly fondly foolishly foolishly footnote footnote forcefully forcefully foreman foreman foresee foresee forestry forestry formation formation formerly /ˈfɔːməli/ At some time in the past formidable formidable forthcoming /fɔːθˈkʌmɪŋ/ An act of coming forth. foul /faʊl/ Covered with, or containing unclean matter; dirty. found found fox fox fragrance fragrance frankly frankly frantically frantically fraud fraud freak freak friendly friendly frigate frigate frontier frontier frugal /ˈfɹuːɡəl/ Avoiding unnecessary expenditure either of money or of anything else which is to be used or consumed; avoiding waste. fulfill fulfill fume /fjuːm/ A gas or vapour/vapor that is strong-smelling or dangerous to inhale. functional functional functionality functionality fundamental fundamental funk funk funky funky furious /ˈfjʊə.ɹɪəs/ Feeling great anger; raging; violent. furiously furiously furor furor gaiety gaiety gambling gambling gang gang gangster /ˈɡæŋstə/ A member of a criminal or street gang. gardener /ˈɡɑːdnə/ One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden. gasp gasp gateway gateway gaudy gaudy gaze gaze gear gear generalization generalization generalize generalize generosity generosity generously generously genius genius genre genre gently gently genuine genuine genuinely genuinely geographic geographic germ germ getaway getaway ghetto ghetto giveaway giveaway glacis glacis glamorous glamorous glare glare gleam gleam glee glee globally globally glocal glocal gloomy gloomy glorify glorify glow /ɡləʊ/ The state of a glowing object. goat goat god god godly /ˈɡɒdli/ Of or pertaining to a god goodwill goodwill gook gook gorge gorge governmental governmental gracefulness gracefulness gradual /ˈɡɹɛdʒɘl/ An antiphon or responsory after the epistle, in the Mass, which was sung on the steps, or while the deacon ascended the steps. grain /ɡɹeɪn/ The harvested seeds of various grass food crops eg: wheat, corn, barley. grand grand graphically graphically grasp grasp gravestone gravestone gravitation gravitation greatness greatness grief grief grieve grieve grim grim grin grin grip grip gross /ɡɹəʊs/ Twelve dozen = 144. growing growing guerrilla guerrilla guideline guideline gulp /ɡʌlp/ The usual amount swallowed. gum /ɡʌm/ (often in the plural) The flesh around the teeth. gunshot The act of discharging a firearm. guts guts gymnastic gymnastic habitant habitant hail hail hairy hairy handicap handicap handicraft handicraft handout handout handrail handrail hardware hardware harmless harmless harrow harrow haste haste hastily hastily hatching hatching haunting haunting hay /heɪ/ Grass cut and dried for use as animal fodder. hazardous /ˈhæzəɹdəs/ Risky, dangerous, with the nature of a hazard. headquarters /ˌhɛd.ˈkwɔː.təz/ The military installation from which troops are commanded and orders are issued; the military unit consisting of a commander and his support staff. heap heap heartbreaking heartbreaking heartwarming heartwarming hedge hedge helicopter /ˈheliˌkɔptə(ɹ)/ An aircraft that is borne along by one or more sets of long rotating blades which allow it to hover, move in any direction including reverse, or land; and typically having a smaller set of blades on its tail that stabilize the aircraft. hell hell helper helper hemp hemp herb herb heritage heritage hesitation hesitation hijack /ˈhaɪ.dʒæk/ An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle; a hijacking. hilarious hilarious hint hint holder holder hollow /ˈhɒl.əʊ/ A small valley between mountains. holocaust holocaust homeward homeward hone hone honorable /ˈɒnəɹəbl̩/ Worthy of respect; respectable. hood hood hook hook hospice hospice hospitable hospitable hospitality hospitality hospitalize hospitalize hourly hourly housekeeper housekeeper housemaster housemaster housewife housewife hover hover hugely hugely humane humane humanist humanist humanize humanize humble humble humbug humbug humiliate humiliate humiliating humiliating humiliation humiliation hunting /ˈhʌntɪŋ/ The act of finding and killing a wild animal, either for sport or with the intention of using its parts to make food, clothes, etc. hush /hʊʃ/ A silence, especially after some noise hybrid /ˈhaɪ.bɹɪd/ Offspring resulting from cross-breeding different entities, e.g. two different species or two purebred parent strains. hygiene hygiene hyperbole hyperbole hyphen hyphen iceman iceman icon icon icy icy ideally ideally identical identical identification identification identify identify ideology ideology idiot idiot idle idle idolize idolize ignorance ignorance ignorant ignorant illustrate illustrate illustration illustration imagery /-ədʒɹi/ The work of one who makes images or visible representation of objects. imitation imitation immerse immerse immigrant immigrant immoral immoral immortal /ɪˈmɔːtəl/ One who is not susceptible to death. immortality immortality impartial impartial impatiently impatiently imperative imperative impermanent impermanent implement implement implication implication imply imply impolite /ɪmpəˈlaɪt/ Not polite; not of polished manners; wanting in good manners. impolitely impolitely import import impose /ɪmˈpəʊz/ To establish or apply by authority. impossibility impossibility impractical impractical impressed impressed impressionism impressionism impressionist impressionist imprison imprison imprisonment imprisonment improbable improbable improperly improperly improved improved impulse /ˈɪmpʌls/ A thrust; a push; a sudden force that impels. impulsive impulsive inaccurate inaccurate inadequate inadequate inanimate inanimate inborn inborn incense /ɪnˈsɛns/ A perfume used in the rites of various religions. incentive incentive incur /ɪnˈkəː/ To bring upon oneself or expose oneself to, especially something inconvenient, harmful, or onerous; to become liable or subject to incurable incurable indebted indebted indent indent independently independently indescribable indescribable index index indifferent /ɪnˈdɪf.ə.ɹənt/ A person who is indifferent or apathetic. indignity indignity indispensable indispensable indulge indulge indulgent indulgent industrialize industrialize ineffective ineffective inert inert inexperienced inexperienced infant infant infect infect infected infected infectious (of an illness) Transmitted from one person to another, usually through the air breathed. infer infer inference inference inflammation inflammation inflammatory inflammatory inflate inflate inflation inflation influential influential influenza influenza informal informal infringe infringe infringement infringement inhabit inhabit inherit /ɪnˈhɛɹɪt/ To take possession of as a right (especially in Biblical translations). initiative /ɪˈnɪʃətɪv/ A beginning; a first move. injection injection injured injured innate innate innocently innocently innovation /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ The act of innovating; the introduction of something new, in customs, rites, etc. innovative innovative input /ˈɪnpʊt/ The act or process of putting in; infusion. inquire inquire inseparable inseparable inspect /ɪnˈspɛkt/ To examine critically or carefully; especially, to search out problems or determine condition; to scrutinize. inspector inspector inspirational inspirational instantly /ˈɪnstəntli/ At once; without delay. instill instill instinct instinct institution institution instruct /ˌɪnˈstɹʌkt/ Instruction. insufficient insufficient insult insult integrate /ˈɪntəɡɹeɪt/ To form into one whole; to make entire; to complete; to renew; to restore; to perfect. intellectual intellectual intent intent interactive interactive interfere interfere interior interior interpersonal Between two or more people. interpret /ɪnˈtɜː.pɹɪt/ To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc. interpretation interpretation interpreter interpreter interruption interruption intersection intersection intimate /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/ A very close friend. intransitive intransitive intravenous intravenous intrude intrude intruder intruder intrusion intrusion invariable invariable invariably /ɪnˈvɛə.ɹi.ə.bli/ Every time; always, without change. inventor /ɪnˈvɛntə/ One who invents, either as a hobby or as an occupation. investigate investigate investigator investigator investment investment investor investor invisible /ɪnˈvɪzəb(ə)l/ An invisible person or thing; specifically, God, the Supreme Being. invitingly invitingly invoke invoke involvement involvement ironically (manner) In an ironic manner; in a way displaying irony. irrational irrational irresistible /ˌɪɹɪˈzɪstəbl̩/ Impossile to resist. irresistibly irresistibly irresponsible irresponsible irritated irritated irritating irritating irritation irritation islander islander italicize italicize itch itch jaw jaw jealously jealously jeopardize jeopardize jeweler jeweler journalism journalism judo judo juror juror jury jury justify justify kangaroo /kaŋ.ɡə.ˈɹuː/ A member of the Macropodidae family of large marsupials with strong hind legs for hopping, native to Australia. karaoke /ˈkæ.ɹiˌəʊ.ki/ A form of entertainment popular in clubs, at parties, etc, in which individual members of the public sing along to pre-recorded instrumental versions of popular songs, the lyrics of which are displayed for the singer on a screen in time with the music. keen /kiːn/ To make cold, to sharpen. keeper keeper kerosene /ˈkɛɹəsiːn/ A petroleum-based thin and colorless fuel keystroke keystroke kneel kneel knot /nɒt/ A looping of a piece of string or of any other long, flexible material that cannot be untangled without passing one or both ends of the material through its loops. knowingly knowingly known /nəʊn/ To perceive the truth or factuality of; to be certain of or that. label /ˈleɪbəl/ A small ticket or sign giving information about something to which it is attached or intended to be attached. laborer laborer lame lame lance lance landing landing landlady landlady landslide landslide lap lap laptop laptop lark /lɑːk/ Any of various small, singing passerine birds of the family Alaudidae. laser laser lastly lastly laundry laundry lava /ˈlævə/ The molten rock ejected by a volcano from its crater or fissured sides. lawmaker lawmaker lawn lawn lawsuit lawsuit layabout layabout leaflet leaflet leak leak learning /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something. lease /liːs/ (chiefly dialectal) To gather. leash leash lecturer lecturer leek leek legend /ˈlɛdʒ.ənd/ An unrealistic story depicting past events. legendary legendary legislate legislate legislation legislation legislative /ˈlɛ.dʒɪ.slə.tɪv/ That branch of government which is responsible for making, or having the power to make, a law or laws. legislator legislator legislature legislature legitimate legitimate leisurely leisurely lengthen lengthen lengthy lengthy leopard /ˈlɛpəd/ Panthera pardus, a large wild cat with a spotted coat native to Africa and Asia, especially the male of the species (in contrast to leopardess). lest lest liberal liberal lick /lɪk/ The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue. lid lid lifeless lifeless lifetime lifetime lighten lighten lighting lighting likewise likewise limb /lɪm/ A major appendage of human or animal, used for locomotion (such as an arm, leg or wing). linen linen liner liner ling /lɪŋ/ Any of various marine food fish, of the genus Molva, resembling the cod. linger /ˈlɪŋɡə/ To stay or remain in a place or situation, especially as if unwilling to depart or not easily able to do so; to loiter. listener listener literal literal literally /ˈlɪtəɹəli/ Word for word; not figuratively; not as an idiom or metaphor litter litter loan loan lobby /lɒbi/ An entryway or reception area; vestibule; passageway; corridor. loneliness /ˈloʊnlinəs/ A feeling of depression resulting from being alone or from having no companions. loosely loosely lousy lousy lower lower lowland lowland lucrative lucrative lush lush luxurious luxurious lyrics lyrics madam madam madame madame madness madness maestro maestro magnify magnify malady malady malaria malaria mama /məˈmɑː/ (hypocoristic, usually childish) Mother, female parent. mango /ˈmæŋɡəʊ/ A tropical Asian fruit tree, Mangifera indica. manipulate manipulate mansion mansion manual /ˈman.j(ʊ)əl/ A handbook. manufacture manufacture manufacturer manufacturer manufacturing manufacturing marathon /ˈmæɹəθən/ A 42.195 kilometre (26 mile 385 yard) road race. margin margin marketing marketing mask mask massacre massacre massage /ˈmæsɑːʒ/ The action of rubbing, kneading or hitting someone's body, to help the person relax, prepare for muscular action (as in contact sports) or to relieve aches. masseur masseur master master masterpiece masterpiece mastery mastery mate mate mathematical mathematical mature mature mausoleum /ˌmɔː.zəˈliː.əm/ A large stately tomb or a building housing such a tomb or several tombs. means means mechanize mechanize media /ˈmiːdɪə/ The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel or lymph vessel which is composed of connective and muscular tissue. medication medication medieval /mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ Someone living in the Middle Ages. mediocre mediocre melody melody memorial /məˈmoʊɹi.əl/ Memory; recollection. mentor mentor merchandise merchandise mercy mercy merge /mɜːdʒ/ The joining together of multiple sources. merger merger messenger messenger metaphor metaphor metric metric micro micro microbe microbe microcomputer microcomputer micrometer micrometer microorganism microorganism microphone /ˈmaɪ.kɹəˌfəʊn/ A device (transducer) used to convert sound waves into a varying electric current; normally fed into an amplifier and either recorded or broadcast. microscope microscope microscopic microscopic microscopy microscopy microwave microwave midst midst mighty mighty migration /maɪˈɡɹeɪʃ(ə)n/ An instance of moving to live in another place for a while. mill mill millimeter millimeter millionaire millionaire mimic mimic miniature miniature minister minister mint mint misconception misconception misfortune misfortune misleading misleading missile missile mist mist mistreat mistreat mistrustful mistrustful misunderstand misunderstand mixture mixture mobility mobility mock mock modernization modernization modernize modernize modest /ˈmɑdəst/ Not bragging or boasting about oneself or one's achievements; unpretentious, humble. modification modification mogul mogul mold /mɔʊld/ A hollow form or matrix for shaping a fluid or plastic substance. momentarily momentarily momentary momentary monastery monastery moody moody moonlight moonlight moonscape moonscape morality morality morally morally mortal /ˈmɔːtəl/ A human; someone susceptible to death. mortar mortar mortgage mortgage mortify mortify motion motion motivated motivated motorbike motorbike motorist motorist mournful mournful mover mover moving moving muddy muddy multiple /ˈmʌltɪpl̩/ A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder. multiply multiply mumble mumble murmur murmur muse muse mustache mustache mutability mutability mutable mutable mutter mutter mutton mutton mystify mystify nano nano narcissistic /ˌnɑː.sɪˈsɪs.tɪk/ A narcissist. narrator narrator narrowly narrowly nationwide nationwide naughty naughty naval /ˈneɪvəl/ Of or relating to a navy. navigate /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/ To plan, control and record the position and course of a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc., on a journey; to follow a planned course. navigation navigation navy navy neat /niːt/ An artificial intelligence researcher who believes that solutions should be elegant, clear and provably correct. Compare scruffy. necessarily /ˌnɛsəˈsɛɹəli/ Inevitably; of necessity. necessity necessity needless needless needy needy negatively negatively neglect /nɪˈɡlɛkt/ The act of neglecting. neighboring neighboring neither /ˈnaɪð.ə(ɹ)/ Similarly not. nerve nerve nerves nerves nervously nervously netsurfer netsurfer neurosis A mental disorder, less severe than psychosis, marked by anxiety or fear which differ from normal measures by their intensity, which disorder results from a failure to compromise or properly adjust during the developmental stages of life, between normal human instinctual impulses and the demands of human society. newscaster newscaster newsworthy newsworthy nicely nicely nightclub nightclub nightmare nightmare nobility nobility noble noble nobleman nobleman nomad nomad nomination nomination nominee nominee nonprofessional nonprofessional northward northward nostril nostril nought nought nourish nourish nourishment nourishment novelty /ˈnɒvəlti/ The state of being new or novel; newness. nuisance nuisance numerical numerical nursery nursery nut nut nutshell nutshell oath /ˈəʊθ/ A solemn pledge or promise, appealing to a deity, a ruler, or another entity (not necessarily present) to attest to the truth of a statement or sincerity of one's desire to fulfill a contract or promise. obedience obedience obedient obedient obey /əʊˈbeɪ/ To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of. obituary obituary obligation obligation observer observer obsess obsess obsession obsession obsessive obsessive odd odd offend offend offender offender offense offense offhand offhand offshore offshore ointment ointment olive olive olympia olympia olympiad olympiad openly openly operator operator opponent opponent optimism optimism optimist optimist optimistic optimistic optional optional orator orator orchestral orchestral orchid orchid organizer organizer originality originality originally originally originate originate ornament ornament ounce ounce outback outback outbreak outbreak outcome outcome outdistance outdistance outdo outdo outfit outfit outgrow outgrow outing outing outlet outlet outlive outlive outlook /ˈaʊtˌlʊk/ A place from which something can be viewed. outpatient outpatient output output outrage /ˈæot.ɹæed͡ʒ/ An excessively violent or vicious attack; an atrocity. outrageous /aʊtˈɹeɪdʒəs/ Violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront. outshine outshine outsider outsider outskirts outskirts outwardly outwardly oval oval overall overall overboard overboard overbook overbook overcoat overcoat overemphasize overemphasize overestimate An estimate that is too high. overhear overhear overlap /ˈəʊvəˌlæp/ Something that overlaps or is overlapped overlook overlook overly overly overshadow overshadow oversize oversize overstep overstep overtake overtake overthrow overthrow overtime /ˈoʊvɚˌtaɪm/ Working time outside of one's regular hours. overturn overturn ow ow owl /aʊl/ Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. ox /ˈɒks/ An adult castrated male of cattle (B. taurus). ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ An allotrope of oxygen (symbol O₃) having three atoms in the molecule instead of the usual two; it is a blue gas, generated from oxygen by electrical discharge. pa /pɑː/ Father, papa. packed /pækt/ (physical) To put or bring things together in a limited or confined space, especially for storage or transport. packet /ˈpak.ɪt/ A small pack or package; a little bundle or parcel pad /pæd/ A flattened mass of anything soft, to sit or lie on. paintbrush paintbrush pajamas /pəˈd͡ʒæ.məz/ Clothes for wearing to bed and sleeping in, usually consisting of a loose-fitting shirt and pants/trousers. pallet pallet pancake /ˈpæn.keɪk/ A thin batter cake fried in a pan or on a griddle in oil or butter. pandemic pandemic panel /ˈpænəl/ A (usually) rectangular section of a surface, or of a covering or of a wall, fence etc. papaya /pəˈpaɪə/ A tropical American evergreen tree, Carica papaya, having large, yellow, edible fruit paperless paperless paperwork /ˈpeɪ.pɚ.wɚk/ Routine work involving written documents parade /pəˈɹeɪd/ An organized procession consisting of a series of consecutive displays, performances, exhibits, etc. displayed by moving down a street past a crowd of spectators. paradox paradox paralysis paralysis paramedic An individual trained to medically stabilize people through various interventions, victims of trauma or medical events outside of a hospital setting and preparing them for transport to a medical facility. paratrooper paratrooper parliament /ˈpɑːləmənt/ A formal council summoned (especially by a monarch) to discuss important issues. participation The act of participating, of taking part in something. particle particle particular /pəˈtɪkjələ/ A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point. partisan partisan partnership partnership passionate /ˈpæʃənət/ A passionate individual. passionately passionately pastor pastor pastoral pastoral patch patch patiently patiently patriot patriot patriotic patriotic patriotism patriotism patron /ˈpeɪ.tɹən/ One who protects or supports; a defender or advocate. pave pave pavement /ˈpeɪvmənt/ (now chiefly in technical contexts) A paved surface; a hard covering on the ground. paw paw pawnbroker pawnbroker pawnshop pawnshop payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ The act of paying. peacefully peacefully peach /piːt͡ʃ/ A tree (Prunus persica), native to China and now widely cultivated throughout temperate regions, having pink flowers and edible fruit. peak peak pearl pearl pebble /ˈpɛb.əl/ A small stone, especially one rounded by the action of water. pedal pedal pedantic pedantic pedestrian /pəˈdɛst.ɹi.ən/ A walker; one who walks or goes on foot, especially as opposed to one who uses a vehicle. pee pee peel /piːl/ (usually uncountable) The skin or outer layer of a fruit, vegetable, etc. peep /piːp/ A quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird. peer peer peg /pɛɡ/ A cylindrical wooden or metal object used to fasten or as a bearing between objects. penalize penalize penalty penalty penetrate /ˈpɛnɪtɹeɪt/ To enter into; to make way into the interior of; to pierce. penguin penguin penicillin penicillin pension pension pentagon pentagon perceive /pəˈsiːv/ To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand. percentage percentage perception perception permanence /ˈpɜmənəns/ The state of being permanent. permeate permeate perseverance /ˌpɜːsəˈvɪəɹəns/ Continuing in a course of action without regard to discouragement, opposition or previous failure. persist /pəˈsɪst/ To go on stubbornly or resolutely. persistence persistence persistent /pəˈsɪstənt/ Obstinately refusing to give up or let go. personification personification personify personify personnel personnel perspective perspective perspiration perspiration persuasion persuasion pessimist pessimist pessimistic pessimistic petrified petrified petty petty ph In the way it sounds, particularly: written to describe the sound rather than the dictionary spelling. pharmacist pharmacist phase phase philosophical philosophical physician physician pi /paɪ/ The 16th letter of the Classical and Modern Greek alphabets and the seventeenth in Old Greek. pickle /ˈpɪkl̩/ A cucumber preserved in a solution, usually a brine or a vinegar syrup. picky /ˈpɪki/ A picture. picturesque picturesque pillowcase pillowcase pine /paɪn/ Any coniferous tree of the genus Pinus. pint /paɪnt/ A unit of volume, equivalent to: piracy piracy pirate pirate pitch pitch plague /pleɪɡ/ (often used with the, sometimes capitalized: the Plague) The bubonic plague, the pestilent disease caused by the virulent bacterium Yersinia pestis. planning /ˈplænɪŋ/ To design (a building, machine, etc.). playmate playmate playwright playwright plead plead plot plot pluck pluck plum /plʌm/ The fruit and its tree. plumber plumber pneumonia /nuˈmoʊniə/ An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants. pointless pointless polio polio polish /ˈpɒlɪʃ/ A substance used to polish. politeness politeness politically politically polity polity polo polo ponder ponder popularity popularity popularize popularize porch /pɔːtʃ/ A covered and enclosed entrance to a building, whether taken from the interior, and forming a sort of vestibule within the main wall, or projecting without and with a separate roof. portion portion pose pose posh posh possessed possessed postal postal postpone postpone potent potent potentially /pəˈtɛnʃ(ə)li/ In a manner showing much potential; with the possibility of happening in a given way. powerfully powerfully practicality practicality practically practically prance prance prawn prawn precede precede precisely /pɹɪˈsaɪsli/ (manner) In a precise manner; exactly. predicament predicament predicate predicate predicative predicative predictable predictable predictive predictive predictor predictor prefect prefect preferable preferable preferably In preference; by choice; in a preferable manner. prehistoric prehistoric prehuman prehuman preindustrial preindustrial prejudge prejudge preliminary /pɹɪˈlɪmɪnəɹi/ A preparation for a main matter; an introduction. preoccupy preoccupy prescribe prescribe presenter presenter presidency presidency presidential presidential prestige /pɹəˈsti(d)ʒ/ The quality of how good the reputation of something or someone is, how favourably something or someone is regarded. prestigious /pɹə-/ Of high prestige. presumably presumably prevail prevail prevention prevention preventive preventive previously /ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ (with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance. priceless priceless prick /pɹɪk/ A small hole or perforation, caused by piercing. primary primary prime /pɹaɪ̯m/ The first hour of daylight; the first canonical hour. prior prior priority priority privately privately privilege privilege probable probable probe /pɹəʊb/ Any of various medical instruments used to explore wounds, organs, etc. procedure procedure profile /ˈpɹəʊfaɪl/ The outermost shape, view, or edge of an object. profit profit profitable /ˈpɹɒfɪtəbl̩/ Producing a profit. programmer /ˈpɹəʊɡɹæmə/ One who writes computer programs; a software developer. programming programming prohibit prohibit project project projection /pɹəˈdʒɛkʃən/ Something which projects, protrudes, juts out, sticks out, or stands out. prom /pɹɒm/ A promenade concert prominence prominence prompt prompt promptly /ˈpɹɒmptli/ In prompt manner; both soon and quickly. proponent proponent proposed /pɹəˈpəʊzd/ To suggest a plan, course of action, etc. prose prose prosecute prosecute prospect prospect prosper prosper proudly proudly proven proven province province provision /pɹəˈvɪʒ.ən/ An item of goods or supplies, especially food, obtained for future use. proximity /pɹɑkˈsɪ.mɪ.ti/ Closeness; the state of being near as in space, time, or relationship. psychologically psychologically psychology /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪ/ The study of the human mind. publication /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/ The act of publishing printed or other matter. publicity publicity publicize publicize pudding /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/ Any of various dishes, sweet or savoury, prepared by boiling or steaming, or from batter. pulse pulse pumpkin /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ A domesticated plant, in species Cucurbita pepo, similar in growth pattern, foliage, flower, and fruit to the squash or melon. punch /pʌntʃ/ A hit or strike with one's fist. punctual punctual punctuality punctuality purchase /ˈpɜːtʃəs/ The acquisition of title to, or property in, anything for a price; buying for money or its equivalent. purposeful purposeful pursuit /pəˈsʉːt/ The act of pursuing. puzzled puzzled qualification qualification quantify /ˈkwɑːn.tə.faɪ/ To assign a quantity to. quarantine quarantine quarrel quarrel quarrelsome quarrelsome queer queer query /ˈkwɪə.ɹi/ A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK). quotable quotable quotation /kwoʊˈteɪʃən/ A fragment of a human expression that is repeated by somebody else. Most often a quotation is taken from literature or speech, but also scenes from a movie, elements of a painting, a passage of music, etc., may be quoted. quote quote racism racism racist /ˈɹeɪsɪst/ A person who believes in or supports racism; a person who believes that a particular race is superior to others. rack /ɹæk/ A series of one or more shelves, stacked one above the other radar /ˈɹeɪdɑː(ɹ)/ A method of detecting distant objects and determining their position, velocity, or other characteristics by analysis of sent radio waves (usually microwaves) reflected from their surfaces radiate radiate radical radical radically In a radical manner; fundamentally; very. radium radium rafter rafter rag /ɹæɡ/ (in the plural) Tattered clothes. rainbow /ˈɹeɪnbəʊ/ A multicoloured arch in the sky, produced by prismatic refraction of light within droplets of rain in the air. rainstorm rainstorm rally /ˈɹæ.li/ A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause. ram /ɹæm/ A male sheep, typically uncastrated ramp /ɹæmp/ An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline. ranger ranger rape rape rash /ɹæʃ/ Acting too quickly without considering the risks and consequences; not careful; hasty. rattle /ˈɹæt.l̩/ A sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another. ravage ravage reaction reaction readily readily realization realization rear rear reasonably reasonably rebel /ˈɹɛbəl/ A person who resists an established authority, often violently rebellious rebellious recession recession recipe /ˈɹɛs.ə.pi/ A formula for preparing or using a medicine; a prescription; also, a medicine prepared from such instructions. reckon reckon recognition recognition recollect recollect recollection recollection recommendable recommendable recommendation recommendation reconsider reconsider recreation /ɹɛkɹiˈeɪʃən/ Any activity, such as play, that amuses, diverts or stimulates. recruit /ɹɪˈkɹuːt/ A supply of anything wasted or exhausted; a reinforcement. rectangular Having a shape like a rectangle. redo A repeated action; a doing again, refurbishment, etc. redundant redundant reed reed reference /ˈɹɛf.(ə)ɹəns/ A relationship or relation (to something). referent referent refinery refinery reflective reflective reform /ɹɪˈfɔːm/ The change of something that is defective, broken, inefficient or otherwise negative, in order to correct or improve it refrain /ɹɪˈfɹeɪn/ To hold back, to restrain (someone or something). refresh refresh refuge refuge refugee refugee refute refute regardless /ɹɪˈɡɑːd.lɪs/ Having no regard; heedless; careless. reggae reggae regime /ɹeɪˈʒiːm/ Mode of rule or management. regrettably regrettably regulate regulate rehearsal rehearsal reinforce /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)s/ To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation. reinforcement /ˌɹiːɪnˈfɔː(ɹ)smənt/ The act, process, or state of reinforcing or being reinforced. rejection rejection rejoin rejoin related related relativity relativity relaxation relaxation relay relay relevant relevant relic relic relief relief relieve /ɹɪˈliːv/ To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. relieved /ɹɪˈliːvd/ To ease (a person, person's thoughts etc.) from mental distress; to stop (someone) feeling anxious or worried, to alleviate the distress of. reluctant reluctant remaining /ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/ To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised. remains /ɹɪˈmeɪnz/ (chiefly in the plural) That which is left; relic; remainder. remarkably remarkably reminder Someone or something that reminds. rental /ˈɹɛntəl/ Something that is rented. reorganize reorganize repaint repaint repertoire repertoire repetition repetition replacement /ɹɪˈpleɪsmənt/ A person or thing that takes the place of another; a substitute. replica replica repress repress repression repression reprint reprint reprove reprove residence /ˈɹɛz.ɪ.dəns/ The place where one lives; one's home. resign resign resignation /ɹɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/ The act of resigning. resistance resistance resolution resolution resonant resonant respectably respectably respected /ɹɪˈspɛktɪd/ To have respect for. respiration /ɹɛspɪˈɹeɪʃən/ The process of inhaling and exhaling; breathing, breath. respiratory /ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi/ Relating to respiration; breathing. restriction /ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/ The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted. resume /ɹəˈzjuːm/ To take back possession of (something). retailer retailer retard Retardation; delay. retina retina retirement retirement retreat /ɹəˈtɹiːt/ The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant. retrieve /ɹiˈtɹiv/ A retrieval revelation revelation revenge /ɹɪˈvɛndʒ/ Any form of personal retaliatory action against an individual, institution, or group for some alleged or perceived harm or injustice. revenue revenue reverence reverence reverse reverse revival revival revive /ɹɪˈvaɪv/ To return to life; to become reanimated or reinvigorated. revolution revolution revolutionary revolutionary revolutionize revolutionize revolve revolve rhinoceros /ɹaɪˈnɒsəɹəs/ Any of several large herbivorous pachyderms native to Africa and Asia of the five extant species in the three extant genera in the family Rhinocerotidae, with thick, gray skin and one or two horns on their snouts. rhyme /ɹaɪm/ Rhyming verse (poetic form) rhythmic rhythmic rib /ɹɪb/ Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum rider rider ridge ridge righteousness righteousness rightly rightly rim rim rip rip risky /ˈɹɪski/ Dangerous, involving risks. rite /ɹaɪt/ A religious custom. ritual /ˈɹɪ.tʃu.əl/ Rite; a repeated set of actions rival rival roam /ɹəʊm/ To wander or travel freely and with no specific destination. roar /ɹɔː/ A long, loud, deep shout, as of rage or laughter, made with the mouth wide open. rocket /ˈɹɒkɪt/ A rocket engine. rocky rocky roommate roommate rosy /ˈɹəʊzi/ Rose-coloured. route /ɹʉːt/ A course or way which is traveled or passed. royalty royalty rub /ɹʌb/ An act of rubbing. rubble rubble rug rug ruinous ruinous rural /ˈɹɔːɹəl/ A person from the countryside; a rustic. rusty /ˈɹʌsti/ Marked or corroded by rust. sack sack sag /sæɡ/ The state of sinking or bending; a droop. sage sage sail sail salary salary salesmanship salesmanship salesperson salesperson saleswoman saleswoman salon salon salsa salsa salty /ˈsɒl.ti/ Tasting of salt. sandstone sandstone sanitary sanitary sanitation sanitation satisfactory satisfactory saving /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ To prevent harm or difficulty. scandal /ˈskændəl/ An incident or event that disgraces or damages the reputation of the persons or organization involved. scar /skɑː(ɹ)/ A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound. scarcely scarcely scarlet /ˈskɐːlət/ A brilliant red colour tinged with orange. scent scent scheduled To create a time-schedule. scheme scheme scholasticism scholasticism schoolgirl schoolgirl scientifically scientifically scooter scooter scramble /ˈskɹæmbl̩/ A rush or hurry, especially making use of the limbs against a surface. scribble scribble scrooge scrooge scuba scuba scythe scythe seal seal seasonal seasonal secondary secondary secondly secondly sector sector seesaw seesaw segment A length of some object. seldom /ˈsɛldəm/ Rare; infrequent. selfless selfless seller /ˈsɛlə/ Someone who sells; a vendor; a clerk. semicolon semicolon seminar A class held for advanced studies in which students meet regularly to discuss original research, under the guidance of a professor. senator senator sensible /ˈsen.sə.bl̩/ Sensation; sensibility. sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ A person with a paranormal sensitivity to something that most cannot perceive. separately /ˈsɛpəɹətli/ In a separate manner; not together; apart. serene serene serial serial servant servant setback setback sexism sexism sexual sexual sexy /ˈsɛk.sɪ/ (of a person) Having sex appeal; suggestive of sex. shabby shabby shaken shaken shakespearean shakespearean shaky shaky sharply sharply shatter /ˈʃæt.ə(ɹ)/ A fragment of anything shattered. shed /ʃɛd/ To part, separate or divide. shield /ʃiːld/ Anything that protects or defends; defense; shelter; protection. shipping /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/ The transportation of goods. shipwreck shipwreck shooting shooting shopkeeper shopkeeper shoplift shoplift shoplifter shoplifter shoplifting shoplifting shortness shortness showbiz showbiz showcase showcase shrink /ˈʃɹɪŋk/ Shrinkage; contraction; recoil. shrug shrug significantly significantly signify signify silverware silverware simplification simplification simultaneous simultaneous sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(ɹ)/ Genuine; meaning what one says or does; heartfelt. sincerity sincerity skateboard skateboard skateboarder skateboarder sketch sketch skilled skilled skillful skillful skillfully skillfully skim skim skip skip skylark skylark skyward skyward slam /slæm/ A sudden impact or blow. slang /sleɪŋ/ Language outside of conventional usage and in the informal register. slap A blow, especially one given with the open hand, or with something broad and flat. slash /slaʃ/ A slashing action or motion, particularly: slaughter slaughter sliver sliver sloppy sloppy smash /smæʃ/ The sound of a violent impact; a violent striking together. smokestack smokestack snap snap sneak /sniːk/ One who sneaks; one who moves stealthily to acquire an item or information. sneer sneer sniff sniff snore snore snowball snowball soak /səʊk/ An immersion in water etc. soaked soaked soaking To be saturated with liquid by being immersed in it. soar soar sob /sɒb/ A cry with a short, sudden expulsion of breath. sociable sociable socialize socialize softness /ˈsɑftnəs/ The quality of being soft. solar /ˈsəʊlə/ Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun solidity solidity soliloquy /səˈlɪləkwi/ The act of a character speaking to themselves so as to reveal their thoughts to the audience. solo solo solvent [ˈsɒlvənt] A liquid that dissolves a solid, liquid, or gaseous solute, resulting in a solution. somewhat somewhat sonnet sonnet sophisticated To make less natural or innocent. soundtrack soundtrack southward southward soviet soviet soybean soybean spa /ˈspɐː/ A health resort near a mineral spring or hot spring. span /spæn/ The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; an eighth of a fathom. spare spare sparerib sparerib spark /spɑːk/ A small particle of glowing matter, either molten or on fire. sparkling sparkling sparrow sparrow specialty specialty species species specifically specifically specify specify spectacle /ˈspɛktəkl̩/ An exciting or extraordinary scene, exhibition, performance etc. speeder speeder spellbound spellbound spin spin spite /spaɪt/ Ill will or hatred toward another, accompanied with the desire to irritate, annoy, or thwart; a want to disturb or put out another; mild malice splatter splatter spokesman spokesman spokeswoman spokeswoman spray /spɹeɪ/ A fine, gentle, dispersed mist of liquid. spreadsheet A sheet of paper, marked with a grid, in which financial data is recorded and totals calculated manually. sprint sprint spur spur squad squad squash squash squeeze /skwiːz/ A close or tight fit. stab stab stability /stəˈbɪlɪti/ The condition of being stable or in equilibrium, and thus resistant to change. stack stack stagger stagger stain /steɪn/ A discoloured spot or area. stake stake stammer stammer standby standby standstill standstill stanza stanza startle startle starvation starvation starve starve starving starving statesman statesman statewide statewide statistics statistics steely steely steer steer stepfather stepfather stepmother stepmother stereotype stereotype stern stern stew /stʃʉː/ A cooking-dish used for boiling; a cauldron. stiff /stɪf/ An average person, usually male, of no particular distinction, skill, or education, often a working stiff or lucky stiff. stimulant stimulant stimulate /ˈstɪmjʊleɪt/ To encourage into action. stimulation stimulation stingy stingy stink stink stitch /stɪt͡ʃ/ A single pass of a needle in sewing; the loop or turn of the thread thus made. stock /stɒk/ A store or supply. stockpile stockpile stonework stonework stool /stuːl/ A seat, especially for one person and without armrests. stopover stopover stopwatch stopwatch straighten straighten straightforward Proceeding in a straight course or manner; not deviating. strait strait strand strand strangle strangle strictly strictly stride stride striking striking strive Striving; earnest endeavor; hard work. stroke stroke stubbornly stubbornly stylist stylist subcontinent subcontinent subculture subculture subdivision subdivision subjunctive subjunctive submit submit subplot subplot subside subside substance substance subtitle subtitle subtle subtle subtract /səbˈtɹækt/ To remove or reduce; especially to reduce a quantity or number suburb /ˈsʌbɜːb/ A residential area located on the outskirts of a city or large town that usually includes businesses that cater to its residents; such as schools, grocery stores, shopping centers, restaurants, convenience stores, etc. successive successive suck /sʌk/ An instance of drawing something into one's mouth by inhaling. sue sue suffering suffering sufficiently sufficiently suitably suitably sulfur /ˈsʌl.fə/ A chemical element (symbol S) with an atomic number of 16. sunbeam sunbeam superb /sjuːˈpɜːb/ First-rate; of the highest quality; exceptionally good. superintendent superintendent supernatural supernatural supervise supervise supervision supervision supervisor /ˈsuːpɚˌvaɪzɚ/ A person with the official task of overseeing the work of a person or group, or of other operations and activities. supplement supplement supplier supplier suppress /səˈpɹɛs/ To put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue. surge /sɜːdʒ/ A sudden transient rush, flood or increase. surrender /səˈɹɛndəɹ/ An act of surrendering, submission into the possession of another; abandonment, resignation. surroundings surroundings surveillance /səɹˈveɪ.ləns/ Close observation of an individual or group; person or persons under suspicion. suspend suspend suspicious /səˈspɪ.ʃəs/ Arousing suspicion. suspiciously suspiciously sustain /səˈsteɪn/ A mechanism which can be used to hold a note, as the right pedal on a piano. swan /swɒn/ Any of various species of large, long-necked waterfowl, of genus Cygnus (bird family: Anatidae), most of which have white plumage. sweep sweep swift /swɪft/ A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight. swing /ˈswɪŋ/ The manner in which something is swung. syllable syllable symbolic Pertaining to a symbol. sympathetic sympathetic sympathize sympathize synonym synonym tablecloth tablecloth tabloid /ˈtæblɔɪd/ A newspaper having pages half the dimensions of the standard format. tack /tak/ A small nail with a flat head. tackle tackle tactile tactile tag /teɪɡ/ A small label. tail tail tame /teɪm/ To make (an animal) tame; to domesticate. tan /tæn/ A yellowish-brown colour. tanned tanned tatter tatter tattoo tattoo taunt /tɔːnt/ A scornful or mocking remark; a jeer or mockery teaspoon teaspoon technical technical technically /ˈtɛknɪkli/ Based on precise facts. telescope /ˈtɛlɪskəʊp/ A monocular optical instrument that magnifies distant objects, especially in astronomy. temperate temperate temporarily /ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ For a limited period of time; not permanently. temptation /tɛmpˈteɪʃən/ The act of tempting tender /ˈtɛn.də(ɹ)/ Care, kind concern, regard. tenderly tenderly tenderness tenderness terrace /ˈtɛɹəs/ A platform that extends outwards from a building. terrifying terrifying territory territory testify testify testimony testimony theme theme theorist theorist therapist Someone who provides therapy, usually professionally. therapy therapy thereafter /ˌðeəɹˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ After that, from then on; thenceforth. thermometer /θəˈmɒmɪtə/ An apparatus used to measure temperature. thesis thesis thickly thickly thickness thickness thigh /θaɪ/ The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee. thinker thinker thirdly thirdly thoroughly /θʌ.ɹə.liː/ In a thorough or complete manner. thoughtful thoughtful thoughtless thoughtless thread [θɾ̪̊ɛd] A long, thin and flexible form of material, generally with a round cross-section, used in sewing, weaving or in the construction of string. threaten /ˈθɹɛt.n̩/ To make a threat against someone; to use threats. thrill [t̪ɾ̪̊ɪl] A trembling or quivering, especially one caused by emotion. thrilled /θɹɪld/ To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation. thrilling thrilling throat throat tickle /ˈtɪkl̩/ The act of tickling. tightrope tightrope timeless timeless timeliness timeliness times /tɑemz/ The inevitable progression into the future with the passing of present and past events. timing timing tiptoe tiptoe tiredness tiredness tiresome tiresome toenail toenail toil /tɔɪl/ Labour, work, especially of a grueling nature. tolerant /ˈtɒləɹənt/ Tending to permit, allow, understand, or accept something tolerate /ˈtɒl.ə.ɹeɪt/ To accept hardship without objection. toll toll tomb /tuːm/ A small building (or "vault") for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed. ton /tʌn/ 重量（质量）单位，等于 2240 磅（一长吨）或 2000 磅（短吨）或 1000 公斤（一公吨）。 torch 火炬 tortoiseshell 龟甲 torture 酷刑 tough /tʌf/ A person who obtains things by force; a thug or bully. toxic /ˈtɒk.sɪk/ 具有化学性质，如果食用或以其他方式进入体内的量足够，对健康有害或致命。 trader 商 trailer trailer trainee trainee trainer trainer trait 特征 traitor /ˈtɹeɪtə(ɹ)/ Someone who violates an allegiance and betrays their country; someone guilty of treason; one who, in breach of trust, delivers their country to an enemy, or yields up any fort or place entrusted to his defense, or surrenders an army or body of troops to the enemy, unless when vanquished tramp /tɹæmp/ (sometimes derogatory) A homeless person; a vagabond. trample /ˈtɹæmpəl/ 沉重的脚步。 transcript transcript transfusion transfusion transient transient transistor transistor transition transition transitive transitive translation /tɹæns-/ The act of translating, in its various senses: translator /ˈtɹanzleɪtə/ A person who translates text, film or other material into a different natural language. transmission /tɹænsˈmɪʃən/ The act of transmitting, e.g. data or electric power. transmit transmit transparent transparent traverse traverse tray /tɹeɪ/ A small, typically rectangular or round, flat, and rigid object upon which things are carried. tread tread treaty treaty trek trek tremendously tremendously tremor tremor trial trial triangle /ˈtɹaɪəŋɡəl/ A polygon with three sides and three angles. tribe /tɹaɪb/ A socially, ethnically, or politically cohesive group of people. tricky /tɹɪki/ Hard to deal with, complicated trio trio trivial trivial trolley A cart or shopping cart. troop troop trophy /ˈtɹəʊfi/ Tropæum. tropic tropic troublesome troublesome trunk trunk trusty trusty truthful /ˈtɹuːθ.f(ə)l/ Honest, and always telling the truth. truthfulness truthfulness tub tub tuberculosis /tjuːˌbɜː(r)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/ An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria. tug /tʌɡ/ A sudden powerful pull. tuition /ˈtjuːʃən/ A sum of money paid for instruction (such as in a high school, boarding school, university, or college). tulip /ˈt(j)uːlɪp/ A type of flowering plant, genus Tulipa. tumor tumor tunnel /ˈtʌn(ə)l/ An underground or underwater passage. turbulent /ˈtɜːbjələnt/ Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous tutor /ˈtjuːtə/ One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction. twinkle /ˈtwɪŋkl̩/ A sparkle or glimmer of light twisted twisted typhoid typhoid tyranny tyranny tyrant /ˈtaɪɹənt/ A usurper; one who gains power and rules extralegally, distinguished from kings elevated by election or succession. ultimate ultimate ultimately ultimately unacceptable unacceptable unashamedly unashamedly unattractive unattractive unauthorized unauthorized unavailable unavailable unaware /ˌʌnəˈweːɹ/ Not aware or informed; lacking knowledge. unbearable unbearable unbeatable unbeatable unchanged To revert or reverse a change uncharacteristic uncharacteristic unclearly unclearly uncomfortably uncomfortably uncommon uncommon unconcerned unconcerned unconscious /ˌʌnˈkɒnʃəs/ Unconscious mind underestimate underestimate undergraduate undergraduate underground underground undersea undersea understandable Capable of being understood; comprehensible. understanding understanding undertake undertake underwear underwear undoubtedly undoubtedly undreamed undreamed undressed undressed unease unease uneasily uneasily unenthusiastic unenthusiastic uneven uneven unfamiliar unfamiliar unfashionable unfashionable unforeseen unforeseen ungodly ungodly unhappiness unhappiness unhelpful 无益的 unimaginable 难以想象的 unimaginably 难以想象地 united /juːˈnaɪtɪd/ To bring together as one. universal universal unjustly unjustly unkind unkind unlimited /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/ Limitless or without bounds; unrestricted unload unload unlock /ʌnˈlɒk/ The act of unlocking something. unmistakable unmistakable unmistakably unmistakably unnatural unnatural unofficial unofficial unpopular unpopular unrealistic unrealistic unreasonable unreasonable unreliable unreliable unrest unrest unsafe unsafe unsatisfactory unsatisfactory unselfish unselfish unstoppable Unable to be stopped. unsuccessful unsuccessful unsuitable unsuitable unsure Uncertain untalented untalented unthinkably unthinkably untie untie unto unto untreated untreated untrimmed untrimmed unusualness unusualness unwilling unwilling unwise unwise unworldly unworldly upbringing upbringing upgrade /ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/ An upward grade or slope. upright upright urban urban urgently urgently user user usher [ˈaʃ.ə(ɹ)] A person, in a church, cinema etc., who escorts people to their seats. utility /juːˈtɪl.ɪ.ti/ The state or condition of being useful; usefulness. utilize /ˈjuːtɨlaɪz/ To make use of; to use. utter /ˈʌtə/ Outer; furthest out, most remote. utterly /ˈʌt.ə(ɹ).li/ Completely, entirely, to the fullest extent vacant vacant vaccine vaccine valentine valentine valid /ˈvælɪd/ Well grounded or justifiable, pertinent. vanish /ˈvænɪʃ/ The brief terminal part of a vowel or vocal element, differing more or less in quality from the main part. vanity vanity variation variation varied /ˈvɛəɹid/ Diverse or miscellaneous venture venture venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ A theater, auditorium, arena, or other area designated for sporting or entertainment events. verbal /ˈvɜː.bəl/ (grammar) A verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. In English, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals. verbally verbally verse /ˈvɜːs/ A poetic form with regular meter and a fixed rhyme scheme. version version versus versus veteran veteran vibrate vibrate vibration /vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ The act of vibrating or the condition of being vibrated. viewer viewer vigor /ˈvɪɡɚ/ Active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy. vigorous vigorous vigorously vigorously villa villa villager villager vinegar /ˈvɪnəɡə/ A sour liquid formed by the fermentation of alcohol used as a condiment or preservative; a dilute solution of acetic acid. violate violate virtually virtually virtue /-tjuː/ Accordance with moral principles; conformity of behaviour or thought with the strictures of morality; good moral conduct. visibly visibly vital vital vitamin vitamin vocalist vocalist vomit vomit voter voter vow /vaʊ/ A solemn promise to perform some act, or behave in a specified manner, especially a promise to live and act in accordance with the rules of a religious order. wage wage waist /weɪst/ The part of the body between the pelvis and the stomach. waistcoat waistcoat walkabout walkabout walker walker wallboard wallboard walnut walnut warship warship wartime wartime wasp wasp waterproof A substance or preparation for rendering cloth, leather, etc., impervious to water. weaken /ˈwikən/ To make weaker or less strong. weakly weakly wealthy wealthy wearisome wearisome weary /ˈwiːɹi/ 使或变得疲倦。 weave /wiːv/ A type or way of weaving. wed wed weed weed welfare welfare western western wheat wheat whereas whereas whip /wɪp/ A lash; a pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod (commonly of cane or rattan) or a plaited or braided rope or thong (commonly of leather) used to create a sharp "crack" sound for directing or herding animals. whiskey whiskey widen widen widow /ˈwɪ.dəʊ/ A woman whose spouse has died (and who has not remarried); feminine of widower. width width wilderness /ˈwɪl.də.nɪs/ An unsettled and uncultivated tract of land in its natural state; a barren land; a wild or waste. willing willing willingly willingly winding winding windshield A transparent screen made of glass, located at the front and back of a vehicle in front of its occupants to protect them from the wind and weather. wink /ˈwɪŋk/ An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking. wipe wipe wit wit withdraw withdraw withdrawal withdrawal witty /ˈwɪti/ Wise, having good judgement. wolf /wʊlf/ The gray wolf, specifically all subspecies of the gray wolf (Canis lupus) that are not dingoes or dogs. wondrous wondrous woodcarving woodcarving wordlessly wordlessly workaholic A person who feels compelled to work excessively. workbench workbench workman workman worktable worktable worldly worldly worldview worldview worm worm wornout wornout worrying /ˈwʌɹijˌɪŋ/ To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt. worsen worsen worship /ˈwɜːʃɪp/ The condition of being worthy; honour, distinction. worthless worthless wreck wreck wrongly wrongly yacht /jɒt/ A slick and light ship for making pleasure trips or racing on water, having sails but often motor-powered. At times used as a residence offshore on a dock. yawn /jɔːn/ The action of yawning; opening the mouth widely and taking a long, rather deep breath, often because one is tired or bored. yearn /jɜːn/ To long, have a strong desire (for something). yield /jiːld/ To pay, give in payment; repay, recompense; reward; requite. youthful /ˈjuːθfəl/ Young or seeming young. yummy /ˈjʌm.i/ (lighthearted) Delicious. zebra /ˈziːbɹə/ Any of three species of genus Equus: E. grevyi, E. quagga, or E. zebra, all with black and white stripes and native to Africa. zip /zɪp/ A twist or fold. zoom zoom

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