2006-2-6 11:00
Practice 20
1.comprise vi. & vt. 包括，由……组成；组成，构成
The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2.interfere vi. 介入，干涉
The sound of the radio upstairs interferes with my work.
3.dispute vt.& vi.& n. （生气地长时间）争吵；对……表示怀疑；争端，纠纷
The two sides disputed over the ownership of the territory.
4.thrust vt. & vi. & n. 猛塞，把……插入；刺，戳；猛冲，刺戳；推进力
He thrust the gun into his pocket.
5.split vi. & vt. （使）裂开，（使）分开；均分；分裂
The river splits into three smaller streams at this point.
6.distinguish vt. 辨认出，看（听）清楚；辨别，把……加以区别；使有别于
Small children can’t distinguish right from wrong.
7.transfer vt. & n 转移，调动；转车；转录；转移，职位调动，转车
At London we transferred from the train to a bus.
8.deliver vt. & vi. 递送，传送；把……踢向；发表，宣布；给……接生
Letters are delivered every day.
9.passion n. 强烈的情感；情欲；激情；狂怒
The poet expressed his burning passion for woman he loved.
10.intention n. 打算，意图，目的
I had no intention of changing my mind.
11.gap n. 裂缝，缺口
There are wide gaps in my knowledge of history.
12.emotion n. 强烈的感情，情绪；激动，感动
She described the accident in a voice shaking with emotion.
13.remarkable a. 值得注意的，十分不平常的
Finland is remarkable for the large number of its lakes.
14.annual a. & n. 一年一次；一年的；年刊，年鉴
The Spring Festival is an annual one.
15.presumably ad. 推测起来，大概
He knows, presumably, how to deal with such things.
Practice 21
1.arrange vt. 整理，布置；筹划，安排
Let’s arrange a meeting for next Friday.
2.cultivate vt. 耕作；栽种；陶冶，培养；结交
He planned to cultivate knowledge of music.
3.endure vt. 忍受，忍耐，容忍；持续，坚持下去
I can’t endure to see animals suffer like this.
4.contribute vi. & vt. (~to) 捐献，贡献出；起促成作用；撰稿，投稿
She regularly contributes to the college magazine.
5.assiciate vi. & vt. (~with) 与……结合，与……交往；联想到……
He associates with criminals.
6.poverty n. 贫穷，贫困；缺乏
They live below the poverty line.
7.glimpse n. & vt. 瞥见，一瞥；看一眼，瞥见
I only caught a glimpse of the thief.
8.response n. 回答；反应，应对动作
She opened the door in response to the knock.
9.segment n. 部分，片，块
The company dominates this segment of the market.
10.confident a. 确信的，自信的
We are confident of success.
11.vain a. 自负的；徒劳的；无效的；没有意义的
We tried in vain to make him change his mind.
12.mild a. 温和的，温厚的；轻微的；（食物）不浓烈的
It’s been a mild winter this year.
13.definite a. 明确的，确定的
We demand a definite answer.
14.idle a. 不在工作的，空闲的；无根据的；无聊的
His words were just idle thrusts.
15.intensive a. 加强的，集中彻底的；密集的
Intensive efforts are being made to resolve the dispute.
Practice 22
1. trace n. & vt. 跟踪；追溯；追寻……的历史；遗迹；微量
His family can trace its history to the 10th century.
2. conceal vt. (~from) 隐藏，隐瞒
He concealed his debts from his wife.
3. resume vt. & vi. （中断之后）重新开始，再继续
We resumed our discussions after a short rest.
4. exhibit vt. & vi. & n. 展出，展览；表示；展品，证物
She has exhibited her paintings in paris.
5. attain vt. 获得，达成
He attained his objectives by hard work.
6. oblige vt. 使非作不可，迫使；施恩惠于……
I felt oblige to leave after such an unpleasant quarrel.
7. issue n. & vt. 问题，争议点；发行物；发行；发行，分配，发给
I bought the new stamp on the day of its issue.
8. custom n. 风俗，习惯；个人习惯；惠顾，光顾
It was his custom to get up early and have a cold bath.
9. motion n. & vi. 运动，移动；动作，姿势；提议；向……作手势
Parts of the film were shown again in slow motion.
10. procedure n. 程序；步骤，手续
What’s the cored procedure for renewing your car tax?
11. excessive a. 过多的，过度的
The prices at this hotel are excessive.
12. troublesome a. 引起麻烦的，令人讨厌的
The parents dislike this troublesome boy.
13. identical a. 完全相同的，同一的
Your voice is identical to hers.
14. sensitive a. 易受影响；感受（鉴赏）力强的；灵敏度高的，微妙的
This sensitive issue should not be told to the press.
15. average a. & n. & vi. 平均数的；平常的；平均数的；平均水平
Average earnings in the country are about $500 a month.
Practice 23
1.offend vt. 伤害……的感情，使反感，冒犯；触犯
I was very offended that you forgot my birthday.
2.define vt. 给……下定义；规定，明确；显示……的特征
The powers of the president are defined in the law.
3.assume vt. 假定 ，假设 ；行使，担任 ；呈现出
We can’t just assume her guilt.
4.reverse a. 相反的，颠倒的；倒车；颠倒；相反，倒档
The car reversed through the gate.
5.decay vt. & vi. & n. （使）腐败，（使）腐败；衰落；腐朽；龋齿
Sugar can decay the teeth.
6.approach n. & vi. & vt. 走近，接近；（初次）接洽；靠近，入口；方法
The time is approaching when we will have to leave.
7.concentrate vi. & vt. 集中（思想、注意力等）；使集中于```；（液体）浓缩
I can’t concentrate on my work when I’m hungry.
8.bargain n. & vi. 交易，成交条件；便宜货；讨价还价，谈判（交易）条件
We’ve made a bargain that he will do the shopping.
9.contrast n. & vt. 对比，对照；差异，差别；使成对照，形成对照
Such a contrast between brother and sister is surprising.
10.temporary a. 暂时的，短时间的
They often find temporary jobs during their summer holidays.
11.comparatively ad. 比较地，相对地
Comparatively speaking, these products are quite cheap.
12.tender a. 疼痛的，一触即痛的；嫩的；心肠软的，体贴的
The wound is still very tender.
13.efficient a. 效率高的
She is a quick efficient worker.
14.consistent a. 一贯的，始终如一的；一致的，符合的
This statement is not consistent with what you said earlier.
15.adequate a. 适当的，足够的，充分的；可以胜任的，尚可的
The city’s water supply is no longer adequate.
Practice 24
1.cooperate vi. 合作，协作
The British cooperated with the French in designing the satellite.
2.undergo vt. 经历，遭受
She’s undergoing treatment at the hospital.
3.transform vt. 改变，使转化，使改观
A steam engine transforms heat into power.
4.hesitate vt. & vi. 不愿意做的，对```有顾虑；踌躇，迟疑（不决）
If you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask.
5.wear vt. 穿，戴，蓄（须）留发；面露（某种表情）；磨损，穿旧
She usually wears her hair up.
6.tie vt. 系，拴；约束，使联系在一起；得分相同
I tied with my friend for second place in the exams.
7.promote vt. 提升；升级；筹划；推销；促进，推动
The young army officer was promoted to captain.
8.affair n. 事情，事件；事务，时局
The minister is busy with important affairs of state.
9.inquiry n. （~into） 询问，打听；调查
We made some inquiries into her movements.
10.diagram n. 图解，图表，一览图
The book uses simple diagrams to explain the rules of chess.
11.regardless ad. 不管怎样
They beautified the house regardless of cost.
12.orderly a. 整洁的，有条理的；有秩序的，守纪律的
They room is in orderly condition.
13.vast a. （面积）巨大的，广阔的；大量的，巨额的
The vast plains cover hundreds of miles.
14.indifferent a. 不感兴趣的，不在乎的；不关心的；平庸的
His manner was cold and indifferent.
15.intimate a. 亲密的，亲昵的；谙熟的；秘密的
He is intimate with the president.
1.comprise vi. & vt. 包括，由……组成；组成，构成
The United Kingdom comprises England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
2.interfere vi. 介入，干涉
The sound of the radio upstairs interferes with my work.
3.dispute vt.& vi.& n. （生气地长时间）争吵；对……表示怀疑；争端，纠纷
The two sides disputed over the ownership of the territory.
4.thrust vt. & vi. & n. 猛塞，把……插入；刺，戳；猛冲，刺戳；推进力
He thrust the gun into his pocket.
5.split vi. & vt. （使）裂开，（使）分开；均分；分裂
The river splits into three smaller streams at this point.
6.distinguish vt. 辨认出，看（听）清楚；辨别，把……加以区别；使有别于
Small children can’t distinguish right from wrong.
7.transfer vt. & n 转移，调动；转车；转录；转移，职位调动，转车
At London we transferred from the train to a bus.
8.deliver vt. & vi. 递送，传送；把……踢向；发表，宣布；给……接生
Letters are delivered every day.
9.passion n. 强烈的情感；情欲；激情；狂怒
The poet expressed his burning passion for woman he loved.
10.intention n. 打算，意图，目的
I had no intention of changing my mind.
11.gap n. 裂缝，缺口
There are wide gaps in my knowledge of history.
12.emotion n. 强烈的感情，情绪；激动，感动
She described the accident in a voice shaking with emotion.
13.remarkable a. 值得注意的，十分不平常的
Finland is remarkable for the large number of its lakes.
14.annual a. & n. 一年一次；一年的；年刊，年鉴
The Spring Festival is an annual one.
15.presumably ad. 推测起来，大概
He knows, presumably, how to deal with such things.
Practice 21
1.arrange vt. 整理，布置；筹划，安排
Let’s arrange a meeting for next Friday.
2.cultivate vt. 耕作；栽种；陶冶，培养；结交
He planned to cultivate knowledge of music.
3.endure vt. 忍受，忍耐，容忍；持续，坚持下去
I can’t endure to see animals suffer like this.
4.contribute vi. & vt. (~to) 捐献，贡献出；起促成作用；撰稿，投稿
She regularly contributes to the college magazine.
5.assiciate vi. & vt. (~with) 与……结合，与……交往；联想到……
He associates with criminals.
6.poverty n. 贫穷，贫困；缺乏
They live below the poverty line.
7.glimpse n. & vt. 瞥见，一瞥；看一眼，瞥见
I only caught a glimpse of the thief.
8.response n. 回答；反应，应对动作
She opened the door in response to the knock.
9.segment n. 部分，片，块
The company dominates this segment of the market.
10.confident a. 确信的，自信的
We are confident of success.
11.vain a. 自负的；徒劳的；无效的；没有意义的
We tried in vain to make him change his mind.
12.mild a. 温和的，温厚的；轻微的；（食物）不浓烈的
It’s been a mild winter this year.
13.definite a. 明确的，确定的
We demand a definite answer.
14.idle a. 不在工作的，空闲的；无根据的；无聊的
His words were just idle thrusts.
15.intensive a. 加强的，集中彻底的；密集的
Intensive efforts are being made to resolve the dispute.
Practice 22
1. trace n. & vt. 跟踪；追溯；追寻……的历史；遗迹；微量
His family can trace its history to the 10th century.
2. conceal vt. (~from) 隐藏，隐瞒
He concealed his debts from his wife.
3. resume vt. & vi. （中断之后）重新开始，再继续
We resumed our discussions after a short rest.
4. exhibit vt. & vi. & n. 展出，展览；表示；展品，证物
She has exhibited her paintings in paris.
5. attain vt. 获得，达成
He attained his objectives by hard work.
6. oblige vt. 使非作不可，迫使；施恩惠于……
I felt oblige to leave after such an unpleasant quarrel.
7. issue n. & vt. 问题，争议点；发行物；发行；发行，分配，发给
I bought the new stamp on the day of its issue.
8. custom n. 风俗，习惯；个人习惯；惠顾，光顾
It was his custom to get up early and have a cold bath.
9. motion n. & vi. 运动，移动；动作，姿势；提议；向……作手势
Parts of the film were shown again in slow motion.
10. procedure n. 程序；步骤，手续
What’s the cored procedure for renewing your car tax?
11. excessive a. 过多的，过度的
The prices at this hotel are excessive.
12. troublesome a. 引起麻烦的，令人讨厌的
The parents dislike this troublesome boy.
13. identical a. 完全相同的，同一的
Your voice is identical to hers.
14. sensitive a. 易受影响；感受（鉴赏）力强的；灵敏度高的，微妙的
This sensitive issue should not be told to the press.
15. average a. & n. & vi. 平均数的；平常的；平均数的；平均水平
Average earnings in the country are about $500 a month.
Practice 23
1.offend vt. 伤害……的感情，使反感，冒犯；触犯
I was very offended that you forgot my birthday.
2.define vt. 给……下定义；规定，明确；显示……的特征
The powers of the president are defined in the law.
3.assume vt. 假定 ，假设 ；行使，担任 ；呈现出
We can’t just assume her guilt.
4.reverse a. 相反的，颠倒的；倒车；颠倒；相反，倒档
The car reversed through the gate.
5.decay vt. & vi. & n. （使）腐败，（使）腐败；衰落；腐朽；龋齿
Sugar can decay the teeth.
6.approach n. & vi. & vt. 走近，接近；（初次）接洽；靠近，入口；方法
The time is approaching when we will have to leave.
7.concentrate vi. & vt. 集中（思想、注意力等）；使集中于```；（液体）浓缩
I can’t concentrate on my work when I’m hungry.
8.bargain n. & vi. 交易，成交条件；便宜货；讨价还价，谈判（交易）条件
We’ve made a bargain that he will do the shopping.
9.contrast n. & vt. 对比，对照；差异，差别；使成对照，形成对照
Such a contrast between brother and sister is surprising.
10.temporary a. 暂时的，短时间的
They often find temporary jobs during their summer holidays.
11.comparatively ad. 比较地，相对地
Comparatively speaking, these products are quite cheap.
12.tender a. 疼痛的，一触即痛的；嫩的；心肠软的，体贴的
The wound is still very tender.
13.efficient a. 效率高的
She is a quick efficient worker.
14.consistent a. 一贯的，始终如一的；一致的，符合的
This statement is not consistent with what you said earlier.
15.adequate a. 适当的，足够的，充分的；可以胜任的，尚可的
The city’s water supply is no longer adequate.
Practice 24
1.cooperate vi. 合作，协作
The British cooperated with the French in designing the satellite.
2.undergo vt. 经历，遭受
She’s undergoing treatment at the hospital.
3.transform vt. 改变，使转化，使改观
A steam engine transforms heat into power.
4.hesitate vt. & vi. 不愿意做的，对```有顾虑；踌躇，迟疑（不决）
If you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask.
5.wear vt. 穿，戴，蓄（须）留发；面露（某种表情）；磨损，穿旧
She usually wears her hair up.
6.tie vt. 系，拴；约束，使联系在一起；得分相同
I tied with my friend for second place in the exams.
7.promote vt. 提升；升级；筹划；推销；促进，推动
The young army officer was promoted to captain.
8.affair n. 事情，事件；事务，时局
The minister is busy with important affairs of state.
9.inquiry n. （~into） 询问，打听；调查
We made some inquiries into her movements.
10.diagram n. 图解，图表，一览图
The book uses simple diagrams to explain the rules of chess.
11.regardless ad. 不管怎样
They beautified the house regardless of cost.
12.orderly a. 整洁的，有条理的；有秩序的，守纪律的
They room is in orderly condition.
13.vast a. （面积）巨大的，广阔的；大量的，巨额的
The vast plains cover hundreds of miles.
14.indifferent a. 不感兴趣的，不在乎的；不关心的；平庸的
His manner was cold and indifferent.
15.intimate a. 亲密的，亲昵的；谙熟的；秘密的
He is intimate with the president.