托福考试阅读词汇附中英文注释
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adjust-- To change so as to match or fit; cause to correspond修改=alter To adjust (a garment) for a better fit修改
adjoining-- Neighboring; contiguous接临的=neighboring
adaptation-- Something, such as a device or mechanism, that is changed or changes so as to become suitable to a new or special application or situation改装=modification
acute--- Extremely sharp or severe; intense强烈的=intense
Keenly perceptive or discerning; penetrating聪明的=sharp
accustomed-- Being in the habit of习惯的=used to
accumulate-- To gather or pile up; amass收集,堆集;积累=collect
accompany--- To be or go with as a companion陪伴=travel with
accompaniment--- Something, such as a situation, that accompanies something else; a concomitant伴随状况伴随发生的事物=attendant An accompanying thing or circumstance; a concomitant伴随物伴随的事物或情况;伴随物
accommodate-- To provide for; supply with提供住处;供应=lodge To provide with temporary quarters, especially for sleeping提供住处
acclaimed--- To be praised enthusiastically and often publicly; applauded喝彩地,赞赏地=praised
accelerate-- To cause to develop or progress more quickly使加快=increased
abundance--- Fullness to overflowing丰富=profusion The state of being profuse; abundance丰富
absurd-- Ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable荒诞的,荒唐的=preposterous Contrary to nature, reason, or common sense; absurd荒谬的
abandon--- To give up by leaving or ceasing to operate or inhabit, especially as a result of danger or other impending threat离弃=give up
awareness---shavingsknowledge or cognizance意识到的或认识到的=realization
available--- Present and ready for use; at hand; accessible可用的现实可用的;手边的;可获得的=accessible
attribute--- A quality or characteristic inherent in or ascribed to someone or something品质、属性=characteristic, trait
attire-- Clothing or array; apparel服装、盛装;服饰=clothing
attach-- To fasten, secure, or join系,贴或连接=fasten, stick to
assortment-- A collection of various kinds; a variety多种多样=variety
astonishing -- Filling with sudden wonder or amazement惊奇的,奇怪的=startling
astounding-To be astonishing and bewildering震惊极为惊讶和迷惑不解=surprising
assemble--- To bring or call togethersintosasgroupsor whole召集集合=gathering
ascend-- To slope upward爬坡倾斜而上=climb of
ascribe to----assume to be true
arduous--- Demanding great effort or labor; difficult困难的=difficult,
Testing severely the powers of endurance; strenuous艰苦的=strenuous Requiring great effort, energy, or exertion艰巨的
arid--- Lacking moisture, especiallyshavingsinsufficient rainfall to support trees or woody plants干旱的缺乏水分=dry
aptly--- Exactly suitable; appropriately合适的=appropriately
approach--- To come near or nearer, as in space or time接近靠近=near
appeal-- The power of attracting or of arousing interest吸引力=attraction
apart from-- With the exception of; besides除…外;除…外还=except for
anonymous---shavingsan unknown or unacknowledged name匿名的=unknown
annually--- Recurring, done, or performed every year; yearly每年的=yearly
annihilate-- To defeat decisively; vanquish战胜=conquer To defeat or subdue by force, especially by force of arms征服
alloy--- To combine; mix融合;混合=blend, mix
altitude--- The height of a thing above a reference level, especially above sea level or above the earth's surface高度=elevation
affluent--- Generously supplied with money, property, or possessions; prosperous or rich富裕的=wealthy
afflict--- To inflict grievous physical or mental suffering on折磨=problem
affect-- To have or show a liking for喜欢=fondness
aesthetically--- Artistically有艺术的,在艺术上的=artistically
adverse--- Acting or serving to oppose; antagonistic敌对的=oppose, ill
adversely--- harmfully or unfavorable有害的或不利的=negatively Marked by or exhibiting features, such as hostility, that cannot be deemed positive or constructive反面的
advocate--- One that argues for a cause; a supporter or defender支持者或保护者=proponent To speak, plead, or argue in favor of拥护演说=urge, preach
adorn--- To lend beauty to; decorate使美观为…增添美;装饰=decorate
adopt--- To take on or assume采取采用或接受=take on
brilliance-- The state or quality of being brilliant光辉=radiant
boundary--- Something that indicates a border or limit边界=dividing line
breach-- A violation or infraction, as of a law, a legal obligation, or a promise破坏,违犯=violation
boost--- To increase; raise增加;拔高;To raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below推、举=raise
blend--- To combine (varieties or grades) to obtain a mixture of a particular character, quality, or consistency把…掺在一起混合=combine, mix
bizarre--- Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的=odd
bias--- A preference or an inclination, especially one that inhibits impartial judgment偏见=prejudice
beam--- A ray or shaft of light光柱,光束=ray
be characterized by---distinguish
barren-- Lacking vegetation, especially useful vegetation不毛的=infertile
balmy--- Mild and pleasant温和的=mild
comprise--- To consist of; be composed of由…构成=consist of ,make up
conception-- Something conceived in the mind; a concept, plan, design, idea, or thought概念、计划、设计或思想=notion A mental image or representation; an idea or conception心理形象或象征;想法或构思
composed of --To create or produce (a literary or musical piece)创作或制作=create
component--- A constituent element, as of a system组成要素=element, part
comparable-- Similar or equivalent相似或相当=similar
compile--- To put together or compose from materials gathered from several sources汇编=put together
community--- Society as a whole; the public作为整体的社会;大众。Asgroupsof plants and animals living and interacting with one another in a specific region under relatively similar environmental conditions共生动物群的一群植物和动物=settlement, society
commodity--- Something useful that can be turned to commercial or other advantage商品=goods
coincide--- To happen at the same time or during the same period同时发生=occur at the same time
cohesion--- The act, process, or condition of cohering结合=unity The combination or arrangement of partssintosa whole; unification统一
cluster--- To gather or growsintosbunches丛生=concentrate
classify--- To arrange or organize according to class or category分类=categorize
cling to --- v.依附,依靠,坚持=stick to
cite --- To mention or bring forward as support, illustration, or proof引证把…作为支持、说明或证明而提及或提出=mention
check ---monitor To check the quality or content of (an electronic audio or visual signal) by means of a receiver监听,收听;To check by means of an electronic receiver for significant content, such as military, political, or illegal activity窃听
celestial--- Of or relating to the sky or the heavens天空的=astronomical
cease--- To put an end to; discontinue使…停止;中止=stop
capability-- The quality of being capable; ability能力=ability
cumbersome --- Troublesome or onerous麻烦的=burdensome
crisscross--- To move back and forth through or over交叉移动move back and forth
crawl--- To move slowly on the hands and knees or by dragging the body along the ground; creep爬行=creep
counterpart-- A copy or duplicate of a legal paper复制品=version An adaptation of a work of art or literaturesintosanother medium or style版本
counteract--- To oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary action; check抵制,抵消=negate
core --- The basic or most important part; the essence核心,本质=center
conventional--- Conforming to established practice or accepted standards; traditional传统的=traditional
contribute to --- v.捐献=donate To present as a gift to a fund or cause; contribute捐赠
consumption---The act or process of consuming消耗=eating
constrain--To keep within close bounds; confine限制=bound To set a limit to; confine限制
constitute---To found (an institution, for example)创建=make up
constituent---Serving as part of a whole; component组成的=component
constantly---Continually occurring; persistently持续的=continuously
conspicuous---Attracting attention, as by being unusual or remarkable; noticeable值得注意的=noticeable
consort with ---v.陪伴=associate To keep company陪伴
conserve---To protect from loss or harm; preserve保存,保护=retain vt.留住;保住
consequence---Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition结果=result
conjecture---A statement, an opinion, or a conclusion based on guesswork猜想=based on guessing
congestion---To be overfilled or overcrowded堵塞=overcrowded, crowded
conflicting---To be opposing; different对立的,不同的=opposing, contrary
confront---To come face to face with, especially with defiance or hostility面对与…面对面的=face To confront with complete awareness面对
confine to ---To keep within bounds; restrict限制=limit, cramp Restrict; narrow受限制
confederacy---A union of persons, parties, or states; a league联盟=ally One that is allied with another, especially by treaty同盟者
conceal---To keep from being seen, found, observed, or discovered; hide隐藏=hide
dramatically---Arresting or forceful in appearance or effect引人注目的=striking
durable---Lasting; stable持久的;稳定的=lasting
domains---[计]域=fields 托福考试阅读词汇附中英文注释(一)——续domestic---Tame or domesticated. Used of animals驯养的=tame
dominate---To enjoy a commanding, controlling position in占支配地位=be prevalent in
divergence---Difference, as of opinion意见分歧difference
diverse---Made up of distinct characteristics, qualities, or elements多种多样的=various
dogma---An authoritative principle, belief, or statement of ideas or opinion, especially one considered to be absolutely true信条=belief
distinction---The condition or fact of being dissimilar or distinct; difference差别=difference
distinct---Readily distinguishable from all others; discrete有区别的,不同的=different, separate, definite
dispute---To argue about; debate就…进行争论=argument, disagreement
disseminate---To spread abroad; promulgate散布=spread, distribute
disposal---The act or process of getting rid of something除掉=get rid of
discrete---Constituting a separate thing; distinct分离的=separate Existing as an independent entity单独的
discard---To throw away; reject丢弃,抛弃=get rid of
diffuse---To become widely dispersed; spread out散布=travel To be transmitted, as light or sound; move or pass传送
differentiate---To constitute the distinction between区分=distinguish To perceive as being different or distinct区分
dictate---To prescribe with authority; impose命令;To issue orders or commands命令=determine To reach a decision; resolve解决,决定,=prescribe To set down as a rule or guide; enjoin指定,规定
devastate---To lay waste; destroy变成废墟,荒芜;破坏=ruin
device---A contrivance or an invention serving a particular purpose, especially a machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks机器=instrument A device for recording, measuring, or controlling, especially such a device functioning as part of a control system仪表
devoid of ---free of无...的,免于...的;摆脱了...的
destruction---The act of destroying毁灭=demolition The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.摧毁破坏
detect---To discover or ascertain the existence, presence, or fact of查明;发现=discover, sense To become aware of; perceive感觉意识到
detectable---Can be discovered or ascertained the existence, presence, or fact可查明;可发现apparent, measurable,sizable
derive---To obtain or receive from a source得到=obtain,
To issue from a source; originate起源于=stem from
depression---An area that is sunk below its surroundings; a hollow下陷处=low
depressed--Low in spirits; dejected情绪低落的;沮丧的=saddened
deposit---To put or set down; place放置=place, lay
deplete---To decrease the fullness of; use up or empty out消灭,用完或用光=exhaust, run out
dense---Hard to penetrate; thick浓厚的=thick, heavy
delicate---Marked by sensitivity of discrimination敏锐的=sensitive
Easily broken or damaged脆弱的=fragile
delicate---Considerate of the feelings of others体贴的=careful, intentionally
deft---Quick and skillful; adroit灵巧的=skilled
extract---To remove for separate consideration or publication; excerpt摘录=remove
extend----To stretch or spread (something) out to greater or fullest length延伸=increase, stretch, outspread
extensive----Large in extent, range, or amount广大的=wide, far from reaching
exponential---Containing, involving, or expressed as an exponent指数的=rapid, increase
exert---To bring to bear; exercise对…施加=apply To putsintosaction使用,运用,=cause
exhibition---The act or an instance of exhibiting展览=display
exorbitant---Exceeding all bounds, as of custom or fairness过高的,昂贵的=expensive
expand---To increase the size, volume, quantity, or scope of; enlarge扩大=increase
excessive---Exceeding a normal, usual, reasonable, or proper limit过量的=extreme Extending far beyond the norm过分的
exclusion---The condition or fact of being excluded.排除或被排除的状态keep out of躲开;置身于…之外
execution---制作=create
exalted---Lofty; sublime; noble高的,崇高的;高贵的=superior Of great value or excellence; extraordinary价值巨大或品质优越的;突出的
exceed---To be greater than; surpass比…更好;超过=surpass
excel---To show superiority; surpass others胜过=be superior
exceptional---Well above average; extraordinary杰出的=extraordinary
exceptionally---Deviating widely from a norm, as of physical or mental ability特殊的=abnormally,
Being an exception; uncommon例外的=extremely
evident---Easily seen or understood; obvious显然的=apparent Readily understood; clear or obvious显然的
evolve---To undergo gradual change; develop发展=develop
erode---To wear (something) away by or as if by abrasion腐蚀,侵蚀=wear away
equivalent---Equal, as in value, force, or meaning相等的=interchangeable That can be interchanged可以相互交换的
entity---Something that exists as a particular and discrete unit实体=object Something perceptible by one or more of the senses, especially by vision or touch; a material thing物体
enormous---Very great in size, extent, number, or degree巨大的=tremendous, huge
emit---To give or send out matter or energy发射=give off发出,放出(蒸汽、气味等)
employ---To put to use or service投入使用=use
enactment---To act (something) out, as on a stage扮演=performance, pass
emerge---To comesintosexistence发生使出现=appear, spring up
embed---To cause to be an integral part of a surrounding whole包埋=encase To enclose in or as if in a case把…装箱
elaborate---To become elaborate变得复杂=complicate To make or become complex or perplexing使复杂或令人困惑
elaborately---Planned or executed with painstaking attention to numerous parts or details精心制作的=done in great detail
fuse---To mix (constituent elements) together by or as if by melting; blend.熔合=combine
furnish---To supply; give供应;提供=provide
fragment---A small part broken off or detached.碎片=piece A portion or part that has been separated from a whole
forbid---To command against the doing or use of (something); prohibit严禁=ban
forage---To wander in search of food or provisions搜索粮食=feed To give food to; supply with nourishment给予食物
float---To move from place to place, especially at random漂移=drift along
fertile---Rich in material needed to sustain plant growth肥沃的=rich Abounding, especially in natural resources肥沃的;丰富的
faction---Asgroupsof persons forming a cohesive, usually contentious minority within a larger group小集团=side One of two or more opposing individuals, groups, teams, or sets of opinions派
graze---To feed on (herbage) in a field or on pastureland放牧=feed
gorgeous---Dazzlingly beautiful or magnificent耀眼的;美丽的;眩目艳丽的=magnificent, beautiful
global---Of, relating to, or involving the entire earth; worldwide全球的=worldwide
give way to ---让路,让步=be replaced by ,=turnsintos
genetic---Affecting or affected by genes影响基因的或被基因影响的=heredity The genetic transmission of characteristics from parent to offspring遣传
gap---An opening in a solid structure or surface; a cleft or breach豁口=opening A breach or an aperture缺口
托福考试阅读词汇附中英文注释(二)
house---A structure serving as a dwelling for one or more persons, especially for a family房屋=dwelling,
To contain; harbor收容;隐藏=contain To have within; hold包含;容纳
homogeneous---Uniform in structure or composition throughout同质的=uniform Unvaried in texture, color, or design均质的
herald---To proclaim; announce公布;宣布=announce
heritage---Something that is passed down from preceding generations; a tradition遗留物,传统=tradition
harshness---Being extremely severe or exacting; stern严厉=acid Biting, sarcastic, or scornful尖刻的
harness---To bring under control and direct the force of统治,管理,支配=utilize To put to use, especially to find a profitable or practical use for利用
hail---To greet or acclaim enthusiastically喝彩=acclaim
integrate---To makesintosa whole by bringing all parts together; unify使结合=unify
integral---Essential or necessary for completeness; constituent必须的;应有的=essential Basic or indispensable; necessary基本的,必须的
institution-- An established organization or foundation, especially one dedicated to education, public service, or culture机构=establishment A public or private institution, such as a hospital or school私人或公共机构
insight---The capacity to discern the true nature of a situation; penetration洞察力=understanding The faculty by which one understands; intelligence理解力
inspire---To affect, guide, or arouse by divine influence使受神灵的;感召的=fire the imagination of
ingredient---An element in a mixture or compound; a constituent成份=component A constituent element, as of a system成分系统的组成要素
inhabit--- To live or reside in居住=occupy To dwell or reside in居住
inhabitant---One that inhabits a place, especially as a permanent resident居民=resident
inhibit---To hold back; restrain抑制;限制=hinder To interfere with action or progress阻碍,= curb To check, restrain, or control as if with a curb; rein in抑制
innumerable---Too numerous to be counted; numberless无数的=countless
influx---A mass arrival or incoming汇集=arrival
inevitably---Impossible to avoid or prevent必然的,不能规避或避免的=unavoidably
inclination---A characteristic disposition to do, prefer, or favor one thing rather than another; a propensity爱好去做=preference The state of being preferred偏爱
inadequate---Not adequate to fulfill a need or meet a requirement; insufficient不足的=deficient, insufficient
impose---To apply or make prevail by or as if by authority强制实行=demand To ask for urgently or peremptorily要求迫切或专横要求
implement---A tool or an instrument used in doing work工具=tool
immunity---The quality or condition of being immune=免除,免疫=protection
illustrate---To provide (a publication) with explanatory or decorative features图解=picture To make a visible representation of展示
identify---To ascertain the origin, nature, or definitive characteristics of确认=spot To detect or discern, especially visually; spy辩认
jolt--To disturb suddenly and severely; stun震惊=shock Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent, unexpected blow.震惊
myth---A fictitious story, person, or thing传说=legend An unverified story handed down from earlier times, especially one popularly believed to be historical传说
noxious---Harmful to living things; injurious to health有害的=harmful
narrate---To give an account or a description叙述或描绘=recount To narrate the facts or particulars of详细叙述
over taxed---税收过高的=heavily burdened负担沉重的
outbreak---A sudden increase突然发生=beginning The act or process of bringing or being broughtsintosbeing; a start开端
originate---To comesintosbeing; start出现;开始=initial, genesis, pioneer
To bringsintosbeing; create创造=invent,
puncture--- To pierce with a pointed object刺用带尖的物体穿透=pierce
quaint--- Odd, especially in an old-fashioned way离奇的=odd, bizarre Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched in style or appearance; odd古怪的
protrude--- To jut out; project突出;伸出=project To extend forward or out; jut out突出
prospect--- Something expected; a possibility期待被期望的某物;可能性=possibility
prosperity--- The condition of being prosperous繁荣=wealth The state of being rich; affluence富裕
proponent--- One who argues in support of something; an advocate倡导者=supporter
property--- A characteristic trait or peculiarity, especially one serving to define or describe its possessor特性=characteristic,
A piece of real estate地产;不动产=estate
proper--- Characterized by appropriateness or suitability; fitting恰当的=suitable, correctly
promising--- Likely to develop in a desirable manner有前途的;有希望的=likely Apt to achieve success or yield a desired outcome; promising有希望的
prominent--- Widely known; eminent著名的=distinguished Characterized by excellence or distinction; eminent卓越的
proliferation--- To grow or multiply by rapidly producing new tissue, parts, cells, or offspring增生,增殖=multiply To breed or propagate繁殖或增殖
prevail--- To be in force, use, or effect; be current正在用的,有影响的;现行的=dominate
prevailing--- Most frequent or common; predominant普遍的;有优势的=most frequent
primal--- Of first importance; primary最重要的;主要的=key, principal First, highest, or foremost in importance, rank, worth, or degree; chief重要的,首要的
托福考试阅读词汇附中英文注释(二)——续primarily--- Of first importance; primary最重要的;主要的=mainly For the most part; chiefly.大部分地;主要地
prehistoric-- Of, relating to, or belonging to the era before recorded history史前的=ancient
preservative-- Something used to preserve, especially a chemical added to foods to inhibit spoilage防腐剂=maintain To keep in an existing state; preserve or retain保持
preside over---管理,主管=manage
prestige--- A person's high standing among others; honor or esteem威望;尊重或敬佩=honor
predecessor--- One who precedes another in time, especially in holding an office or a position.前任;An ancestor; a forebear祖先;祖宗=forerunner One that precedes, as in time; a predecessor前任;An ancestor; a forebear祖先;祖宗
predominantly--- Most common or conspicuous; main or prevalent最主要的;最普通的=primarily
precede--- To come, exist, or occur before in time.先于…=prior to ,before
portion--- A section or quantity within a larger thing; a part of a whole部分=part
possess--- To have as property; own持有;拥有To have as a quality, characteristic, or other attribute具有品质、特点=have
potential---shavingspossibility, capability, or power有可能性的=possible
pertinent---shavingslogical, precise relevance to the matter at hand有关系的=relevant
pit--- A natural or artificial hole or cavity in the ground坑=hole
perception--- The capacity for such insight洞察能力=insightful Showing orshavingsinsight; perceptive有洞察力的;有悟性的
penetrate--- To enter or force a way into; pierce.穿过,刺入=go through
patron--- A customer, especially a regular customer顾客=customer
particle--- A very small piece or part; a tiny portion or speck一小份儿或一小点儿=speck A small spot, mark, or discoloration小斑点,小污点或小瑕疵
pants裤子---trousers裤子
rupture--- The process of breaking open or bursting裂开,突然炸开=burst
rural--- Of, relating to, or characteristic of the country农村的=country
rudimentary---Being in the earliest stages of development; incipient处于发展的最早阶段的=undeveloped, unsophisticated
rotate---To turn around on an axis or center绕轴或中心转动=turn, swirl
To proceed in sequence; take turns or alternate循环,交替或轮换=alternate
robust--- Full of health and strength; vigorous健康和有力的=strong
roam--- To move about without purpose or plan; wander漫游=wander
rigidity--- An instance of being rigid僵化,严厉=stiffness
revise--- To reconsider and change or modify修改,修正=change
retrieve--- To get back; regain.重获;收复;=recover, To get back; regain.重获;收复;重新得到=bring back
To rectify the unfavorable consequences of; remedy. See: recover
restrict--- To keep or confine within limits限制=limit
retain--- To maintain possession of保持=keep
representation--- The state or condition of serving as an official delegate, agent, or spokesperson代表=delegate, stand for
resemble--- To exhibit similarity or likeness to类似=similar
renounce--- To reject; disown拒绝=reject To refuse to accept, submit to, believe, or make use of拒绝
replace-- To take or fill the place of取代=supplant To displace and substitute for (another)取代,代替(另一个)
release--- To free from something that binds, fastens, or holds back; let go松开=give off
refreshing--- Pleasantly fresh and different新鲜宜人的,与众不同的=unusual
reflection--- A manifestation or result显示,结果=indicate To suggest or demonstrate the necessity, expedience, or advisability of说明,显示,暗示
receptacle--- A container that holds items or matter贮藏器=container
recognize--- To show awareness of; approve of or appreciate赏识=appreciate
rarefy--- To make thin, less compact, or less dense使稀薄=infrequent
rear--- To lift upright; raise直立起;抬高=raise
radical--- Departing markedly from the usual or customary; extreme极端的=drastic Severe or radical in nature; extreme严厉或剧烈的;极端的
symmetrical--- Of or exhibiting symmetry对称的=proportionally balanced
synthetic--- Produced by synthesis, especially not of natural origin.合成的=formation, integrate
Not natural or genuine; artificial or contrived人造的,不自然的=artificial 托福考试阅读词汇附中英文注释(三)
surging--- To increase suddenly. Used of electric current or voltage猛增=accelerating
surpass--- To be or go beyond, as in degree or quality; exceed胜过=exceed, outrun
sustain--- To keep in existence; maintain继续生存;维持=maintain
sustenance--- Something, especially food, that sustains life or health营养物,尤指食物=fare Food and drink; diet食物和饮料
Means of livelihood生计=livelihood
supplement---Something added to complete a thing, make up for a deficiency, or extend or strengthen the whole补充物,用来完成某事、补充不足、扩展或加强=extension
An addition that increases the area, influence, operation, or contents of something扩大
supreme---Greatest in importance, degree, significance, character, or achievement最重要的=outstanding
succinct---Characterized by clear, precise expression in few words; concise and terse简明的=concise
sufficient---Being as much as is needed充足的=adequate
sumptuous---Of a size or splendor suggesting great expense; lavish豪华的;花费奢侈的=luxurious
substantial--Considerable in importance, value, degree, amount, or extent有重大价值的=considerable Worthy of consideration; significant重要的
substitute---One that takes the place of another; a replacement代用品=replacement, in place of代替
subsidize---To assist or support with a subsidy以津贴补助=finance To supply funds to给…提供资金
subtle--So slight as to be difficult to detect or analyze; elusive纤细的,细小的=slight
submit---提出,提交=present提出;呈递
subsidy---Monetary assistance granted by a government to a person orsgroupsin support of an enterprise regarded as being in the public interest补助金=financing融通资金
subject to ---在...条件下;易受...的侵袭;受控制=expose to, susceptible to
stretch---A continuous or unbroken length, area, or expanse连续不断的长度,地区或空间=span The extent or measure of space between two points or extremities, as of a bridge or roof; the breadth跨度两点或两端间的空间
strike---To engage in a strike against an employer罢工=walkout
To come to; attain来到;到达= make contact with
striking--- Arresting the attention and producing a vivid impression on the sight or the mind.惹人注目的=prominent Immediately noticeable; conspicuous显眼的
stringent--- Imposing rigorous standards of performance; severe严格的=strict
stimulus--- Something that incites or rouses to action; an incentive激发物=motivate
strain ---To pull, draw, or stretch tight拉紧=tension The act or process of stretching something tight拉紧
stationary--- Not capable of being moved; fixed不能被移动的;固定的=fixed, immobile
status---Position relative to that of others; standing地位=standing
sticky---shavingsthe property of adhering or sticking to a surface; adhesive粘的=adhere, cement
staple--- A basic or principal element or feature主要成分,基本成分=basic element
squirt--- To issue forth in a thin forceful stream or jet; spurt喷=spurt out v.喷出
staggering-- Causing great astonishment, amazement, or dismay; overwhelming令人大为吃惊、惊讶或沮丧的;使束手无策的=overwhelming
spur--- To incite or stimulate刺激,鞭策=stimulate
speculate about--- To assume to be true without conclusive evidence推测=hypothesize To assert as a hypothesis假设
spinal---Of, relating to, or situated near the spine or spinal cord; vertebral脊柱的=backbone
spark--- To set in motion; activate发动;触发=bring about引起;致使;造成;达成
spawn--- To give rise to; engender造成;使产生=create
solemn--- Deeply earnest, serious, and sober庄严的,极认真的,严肃的=serious
slope---declivity A downward slope, as of a hill斜坡
smother--- To suffocate (another)使窒息=eliminate To get rid of; remove消灭;消除
snap--- To pull apart or break with a snapping sound折断=break
signify--- To denote; mean表示…的意思=denote
simultaneously---同时存在[发生]地=concurrently同时发生的,并存的;合作的
skepticism-- A doubting or questioning attitude or state of mind; dubiety怀疑态度=doubt
shield--- To protect or defend with or as if with a shield; guard保护、防卫=protect
secrete-- To conceal in a hiding place; cache躲藏=produce??
scarce--- Hard to find; absent or rare难得的;缺少的或罕见的=rare
scores--- A composition written for a musical comedy配乐=musical compositions音乐作品
scent--- A perfume香水=perfume
scale--- To climb up or over; ascend攀登=climb
sanitation--- Formulation and application of measures designed to protect public health.
卫生措施=health
tremendous--- Extremely large in amount, extent, or degree; enormous巨大的=huge, greatly
trend--- A general tendency or inclination趋向=tendency
trap--- A contrivance for catching and holding animals, as a concealed pit or a clamp like device that springs shut suddenly陷阱=entomb To place in or as if in a tomb or grave埋葬
trace--- A visible mark, such as a footprint, made or left by the passage of a person, an animal, or a thing痕迹=imprint, residue The remainder of something after removal of parts or a part残留物
textile--- A cloth, especially one manufactured by weaving or knitting; a fabric纺织品=cloth, fabric
terrestrial--- Of, relating to, or composed of land陆地的=land
terrain--- An area of land; ground地区;地带=land
tedium--- The quality or condition of being tedious; tediousness or boredom单调乏味=tiresome
temporarily--- Lasting, used, serving, or enjoyed for a limited time在有限的时间内持续地、被使用、发挥作用=makeshift A temporary or expedient substitute for something else.
权宜之计,暂时或临时替代其它事物的东西
usher--- To precede and introduce; inaugurate宣告,展示介绍;开始,开创=begin
unrestricted--- adj.无限制的,自由的=unlimited
unsubstantiated---未经证实的,未经证明的=unverified未经证实的,未经核对的
unravel--- To separate and clarify the elements of (something mysterious or baffling); solve分散并澄清=discover
undoubtedly---确实,无疑地,必定=unquestionably不成问题的;无可非议的;无可指责的
undergo--- To pass through; experience经过;经历=experience
unadorned--- Without adornment or embellishment; simple or plain未加装饰的;简单的,朴素的=plain
venerable--- Commanding respect by virtue of age, dignity, character, or position值得敬重的,令人崇敬的=worship Ardent devotion; adoration.热烈的崇拜;崇敬
variable--- Likely to change or vary; subject to variation; changeable易变的=unstable
vivid--- Evoking lifelike images within the mind; heard, seen, or felt as if real生动的=graphic Described in vivid detail生动细致地描写的
witness--- To take note of; observe作记录;观察=observe
yield--- To give forth by or as if by a natural process, especially by cultivation生产=provide, produce
Supplements
adjunct-addition辅助-附加
coarse-rough粗糙-粗糙
collectively-together共同的-一起
conclusive-definitive最后的,结论性的-最后的,确定性的
concomitant with-in conjunction with与…相一致-与…相一致
condone-mercy宽恕-宽恕
conflict-opposition冲突-相反
considerable-great(数量、程度)巨大的-巨大的
considerable-much大量的-大量的,坚实的
considerable-substantial大量的-大量的,坚实的
consort-associate合伙人,伴侣-合伙人,伙伴
consult-counsel商量-商量
contemporary-existing当代的-现存的
customary-usual习俗的-一般的
dampen-moisten使潮湿-使潮湿
daring-bold大胆的-大胆的
demand-order要求-命令
托福考试阅读词汇附中英文注释(三)——续demonstrate-show证明-显示
dirt-soil土壤-土壤
disaster-catastrophe灾祸-大灾祸
discreet-careful谨慎的-小心的
disseminate-spread/impart/inform传播-散布/传播/传播
distinct-different截然不同的-不同的
distinct-obvious明显的-明显的
distinct-separate分别的,截然不同的-分离的
distinction-difference区别-差别
draw-attract吸引-吸引
embrace-welcome(欣然)接受-欢迎
embrace-recipient接受者-接受者,收件人
enable-allow使能够-允许
end-goal目的-目的
entomb-trap埋葬-使陷于…之中
eradicate-eliminate根除-清除
execute-create(按计划和设计)做成,制成-创造
expedient-makeshift权宜之计-权宜之计
exponential leaps-rapid increases几何级数般的跳跃-快速增加
expose-uncover揭露-揭露
first rank-highest quality顶级的-最高档次的
fixture-commonplace object固定设备-常规物体
flatter-compliment奉承-赞美
frame-pose给…设框-使摆好姿势
fundamental-basic基本的-基本的
glow-shine发光-发光
hard-firm坚硬的-坚硬的
hemisphere-side半球-一侧
incise-carve切割-雕刻
ingot-a block of metal金属锭-一块金属
initially-at first最初-第一
instance-case案例-案例
instantaneous-immediate立杆见影的-立即的
intervention-influence干涉-影响
inviting-attractive吸引人的-吸引人的
lament-complain about令人对…感到遗憾-抱怨
lure-attract引诱-吸引
maneuver-trick策略,花招-诡计
margin-edge边缘-边缘
meticulous-careful谨小慎微的,过分注意细节的-小心的
milestone-significant development里程碑-重大的发展
minuscule-tiny微小的-微小的
minute-tiny微小的-微小的
monopolize-dominate垄断-支配
moreover-furthermore进一步说-进一步说
mundane-ordinary世俗的-平常的
myriad of-many无数的-许多的
nevertheless-however然而-然而
novel-innovative新颖的-创新的
outline-summarization概要-概述
outstanding-excellent出类拔萃的-很好的
peak-maximum顶峰-最大值
peculiar-distinctive独特的-独特的
pertinent-relevant相关的-相关的
phenomenon-event现象-事件
pick up-follow沿着-沿着
picture-imagine/describe想象,描写-想象/描写
ponder-meditate沉思-沉思
ponderous-heavy笨重的-沉重的
pore-hole孔-洞
position-location位置-位置
potential-possible潜在的-可能的
prefer-favor倾向,喜欢-喜欢
preoccupation-involvement全神贯注-全神贯注
preside over-manage掌管-掌管
prominent-prestigious卓越的-著名的
rapid-swift快速的-迅速的
rather-instead相反-相反
readily-easily容易地-容易地
realization-awareness认识到-认识到
reap-gain收获-获得
reckless-irresponsible不负责任的-不负责任的
relate-connect与…有关-与…有关
reliance-dependence依靠-依靠
remarkable-extraordinary非凡的-非凡的
roll back-reduce把…压到标准水平-降低,减少
roughly-approximately大约-大概
secure-acquire弄到,获得-获得
secure-safe安全的-安全的
set-establish设置-建立
settle-locate定居-坐落
shy away from-avoid躲避-躲避
since-because因为-因为
site-location地点-位置
skilled-expert熟练的-熟练的
skyrocket-increase rapidly快速上升-迅速增加
sole-only唯一的-唯一的
sort out-separate区分-分离
spot-identify发现-确定,鉴别
story-tale故事-故事
strategy-scam/trick诡计-诡计/诡计
strength-basis力量的源泉-基础
stress-emphasize强调-强调
stringent-strict严格的-严格的
struggle-competition挣扎-竞争
succinct-concise/terse简短的-简明的/简短的
supposed-seeming假定的-表面上的
supremacy-dominance至高无上-优势
suspend-hang悬挂-悬挂
tangle-twist/jumble纠缠-缠绕、使混乱
tempting-attractive吸引人的-吸引人的
thankful-grateful感谢-感激
uniform-integrate统一-整合
unique-particular独一无二的-独特的
vary-differ改变-与…不同
vast-large宽广的,巨大的-巨大的
vibrate-convulse震动-震动
vigilant-alert警惕的-警惕的
virtually-actually/practically/almost实质上(几乎)-实际上(几乎)/实际上(几乎)/几乎