CET6练口语记单词3B-fix　　A: There are innumerable reasons why I can’t marry you.
　　B: Surely there can not be that many .
　　innumerable 　　a.
无数的，数不清的 　　A: I would love to sail around the world alone.
　　B: You must be insane.
　　insane 　　a.
1.
蠢遥的，荒唐的;2.
(患)精神病的，精神失常的，疯狂的 　　A: Can you read the inscription in the book to me?
　　B: Sorry, I don’t have my glasses and the lettering it too small.
　　inscription 　　n.
铭文，碑文，题字 　　A: You are looking tired.
　　B: Yes, I am suffering from insomnia.
　　insomnia 　　n.
失眠(症) 　　A: You are an inspiration to me.
　　B: You are quite amazing also!
　　inspiration 　　n.
1.
灵感;2.
鼓舞人心的人(或事物) 　　A: Did you buy your car with cash?
　　B: No, I arranged that I will pay in monthly installments.
　　installment 　　n.
1.
分期付款，分期交付;2.
(分期连载的)部分 　　A: That medicine worked great.
　　B: Yes, it had instantaneous results.
　　instantaneous 　　a.
瞬间的，即刻的 　　A: What are the words to that song you were humming?
　　B: Oh, it was just an instrumental piece.
　　instrumental 　　a.
1.
起作用的，有帮助的;2.
用乐器演奏的 　　A: My house is freezing in the winter.
　　B: Perhaps you need to insulate it better.
　　insulate 　　vt.
1.
使遥缘，使隔热，使隔音;2.
隔离，使隔遥(以遥受到影响) 　　A: Did the parcel arrive intact?
　　B: Yes, there was no damage to it at all.
　　intact 　　a.
完整无缺的，未经触动的，未受损伤的 　　A: What is the annual intake of students into your school each year?
　　B: Oh, about 100 pupils join each year.
　　intake 　　n.
1.
吸入，纳入;2.
进气口，入口 　　A: You played an integral part in the project, thanks for your help.
　　B: You are welcome, but I do not think that my assistance was that important.
　　integral 　　a.
构成整体所必需的，基本的 　　A: I admire your integrity.
　　B: Thanks, I think it is essential to stick to your principles.
　　integrity 　　n.
1.
正直，诚实，诚恳;2.
完整，遥，完善 　　A: My intellect is the most important aspect of my mind.
　　A: And you certainly use your well.
　　intellect 　　n.
1.
智力，理解力;2.
才智遥的人 　　A: Mark always holds intelligible conversation.
　　B: Yes, he is very smart.
　　intelligible 　　a.
可理解的，明白易懂的，清楚的 　　A: We could intensify the light in the room by painting the walls white.
　　B: Or we could just add more lights.
　　intensify 　　v.
(使)增强，(使)加剧 　　A: I did not commit the crime with intent.
　　B: But that will be impossible to prove in court.
　　intent 　　n.
意图，意向，目的 　　a.
1.
专心的，转注的;2.
急切的 　　to all intents 几乎在一切方面，实际上 　　A: I need to interact with some new people.
　　B: Good , but how are you going to meet them?
　　interact 　　vi.
相互作用，相互影响 　　A: I think our post has been intercepted.
　　B: Why, were the letters open when they arrived?
　　intercept 　　vt.
遥，截住，截击 　　A: The conference facilitated intercourse with many groups of people.
　　B: I hope that you had some interesting and productive conversations.
　　intercourse 　　n.
1.
遥;2.
交流，交往，交际 　　A: What do you study in college?
　　B: The interface between humans and computers 　　interface 　　n.
1.
接口;2.
界面，交接处 　　v.
互相作用(或影响，联系)，互相配合工作 　　A: We have to submit an interim report by the end of the month.
　　B: And when will the official one have to be completed?
　　interim 　　a.
暂时的，临时的 　　n.
间歇，过度期间 　　in the interim 在其间 　　A: May I offer an interjection into the argument?
　　B: No, the debate must continue without disruption.
　　interjection 　　n.
1.
感叹词;2.
(突然的)插入 　　A: How was the weather on your holiday?
　　B: Apart form the intermittent rain, it was fine.
　　intermittent 　　a.
间歇的，断断续续的 　　A: Turn left at the next intersection.
　　B: I thought we have to turn right.
　　intersection 　　n.
1.
横断，交叉;2.
道路交叉口，交点 　　A: My parents are always arguing.
　　B: Is there anything you can do to intervene?
　　intervene 　　vi.
1干涉，干预;2.
干扰，阻挠 　　A: I am planning an intervention into the affairs of my neighbours.
　　B: Why are you so interested in what they are doing ?
　　intervention 　　n.
介入，干涉，干预 　　A: Jane is always so outspoken.
　　B: But don’t be intimidated by her.
　　intimidate 　　vt.
恐吓，威胁 　　A: He was completely intoxicated after coming home from the pub last night.
　　B: Yes, I knew he had a lot to drink.
　　intoxicate 　　vt.
1.
使喝醉;2.
使陶醉，使欣喜若狂 　　A: The details in the painting are exceptionally intricate.
　　B: Yes, it must have taken a long time to complete.
　　intricate 　　a.
错综复杂的，复杂精细的 　　A: Did you enjoy the novel I lent you?
　　B: It was excellent, the plot was full of intrigue and mystery.
　　intrigue 　　vt.
激起.
.
.
的好奇心(或兴趣)，迷住 　　vi.
耍遥谋，施诡计 　　n.
遥谋，诡计，密谋 　　A: I found a piece of evidence that is intrinsic to our case.
　　B: Gosh, why did we not realize it sooner?
　　intrinsic 　　a.
固有的，本质的，内在的 　　A: I don’t mean to intrude, but can I join your conversation?
　　B: Don’t worry, you are not interrupting anything private.
　　intrude 　　vi.
侵入，侵扰，打扰 　　A: My intuition told me that he is bad news.
　　B: Yes, I never trusted him either.
　　intuition 　　n.
直觉 　　A: I am afraid this is the only piece of identification that I have.
　　B: But it is out of date which makes it invalid.
　　invalid 　　a.
1.
(指法律上)遥的，作废的;2.
无遥根据的，站不住脚的 　　n.
(需要有人照顾的)病弱者，残疾者 　　A: Your help was invaluable to me, thanks.
　　B: Don’t mention it, it was my pleasure.
　　invaluable 　　a.
非常宝贵的，遥为贵重的，无价的 　　A: Invariably the car broke down on the way to my exam.
　　B: Typical!
What did you do?
　　invariably 　　ad.
不变地，始终如一地，总是 　　A: I would like to have an inventory of all the furniture in the house before I move in.
　　B: Certainly, that can be arranged.
　　inventory 　　n.
详细目录，存货清单 　　make inventory 清查存货，存货盘存;调查;评价 　　A: I can’t get the lid off this jar, Mum.
　　B: Try inverting it and then bang the jar on the floor.
　　invert 　　vt.
使倒转，使倒置，使颠倒 　　A: Ironically, I missed the plane even though I was at the airport two hours in advance.
　　B: I call that unlucky!
　　ironically 　　ad.
1.
具有讽刺意味地;2.
嘲讽地，挖苦地 　　A: Do you think Jack is a good comedian?
　　B: No, he relies too heavily on irony.
　　irony 　　n.
1.
反语，冷嘲;2.
具有讽刺意味的事，嘲弄 　　A: Irrespective of the weather, I think we should still go sailing.
　　B: But what if there is a thunder storm?
　　irrespective 　　a.
不考虑的，不顾及的 　　A: Despite the dry weather, I am amazed at how many crops the farmers are growing.
　　B: That is because they have developed an extensive and efficient irrigation system.
　　irrigation 　　n.
灌溉 　　A: My little sister always irritates me.
　　B: Mine is also very annoying.
　　irritate 　　vt.
1.
使恼怒，使烦躁;2.
使(身体某部分)不适，使疼痛 　　A: Is Iran a Christian country?
　　B: No, it is Islamic.
　　Islamic 　　a.
遥教的，遥教信徒的 　　A: The isle where we camped was just one hour by boat off shore.
　　B: Were there any inhabitants on it?
　　isle 　　n.
小岛，岛 　　A: I’m itching to travel.
　　B: Perhaps you can go away following your studies.
　　itch 　　vi.
1.
痒，发痒;2.
渴望，热望 　　vt.
使发痒 　　A: Your necklace is very unusual.
　　B: That’s because it is made out of ivory.
　　ivory 　　n.
1.
象牙;2.
象牙遥，遥白遥 　　A: I need to cut back the ivy from my windows.
　　B: Yes, it tends to grow at a rapid rate.
　　ivy 　　n.
常春藤 　　J 　　A: I need to change the wheel of my car, I have a flat.
　　B: I’ll help, do you have a jack ?
　　jack 　　n.
千斤顶 　　vt.
1.
用千斤顶顶起;2。
停止，放弃;3。
提高，增加 　　A: What type of stone is your ring?
　　B: It is jade , quite rare.
　　jade 　　n.
1。
玉，翡翠;2。
浅绿(遥) 　　A: Did you understand the article I gave you?
　　B: No, there was too much jargon and terms that I had not seen before.
　　jargon 　　n.
术语，行话 　　A: I’m going to rent a jeep for the weekend and drive to the mountains.
　　B: Great idea, can I come?
　　jeep 　　n.
吉普车 　　A: No, I’m not going to cheat on the exam.
　　B: Good, there is no point in jeopardising your degree.
　　jeopardise 　　vt.
危机，损害 　　A: You nearly hit Andrew on the head.
　　B: Good thing that he jerked just in time to miss it.
　　jerk 　　vt.
使猝然一动，猛拉 　　vi.
猝然一动 　　n.
急推，急拉，急扭 　　A: What would you like for your birthday?
　　B: Some new jewellery would be nice, maybe a necklace.
　　jewellery 　　n.
珠宝，首饰 　　A: You’re so small you would make an excellent jockey .
　　B: Oh, I don’t like horse riding.
　　jockey 　　n.
1。
骑师;2。
[美俚]驾驶员，(机器等的)操作手 　　vi.
谋取 　　vt.
劝说，诱使 　　A: I go for a short jog around the lake every night.
　　B: You must be very fit.
　　jog 　　v.
/ n.
1。
慢跑;2。
(尤指不正当地)轻轻碰撞 　　jog sb.
’s memory 唤起某人的记忆 　　A: Mr.
Smith has a jolly sense of humour, 　　B: Yes, I have always found him to be very pleasant.
　　jolly 　　a.
快乐的，高兴的，愉快的 　　ad.
很，非常 　　vt.
劝服，哄 　　A: Was the car damaged in the accident?
　　B: No, it just got a slight jolt .
There was no damage done.
　　jolt 　　vt.
1。
使颠簸，使摇晃;2。
使震惊 　　vi.
颠簸，摇晃 　　n.
1。
震动，摇动，颠簸;2。
震惊 　　A: The judicial proceedings will take place after all the evidence has been collected.
　　B: How long do you think that will take?
　　judicial 　　a.
1。
司法的，法庭的，审判的;2。
明断的，公正的 　　A: Shall I pour the milk into a jug ?
　　B: Yes, if you can find a clean one!
　　jug 　　n.
1。
大罐，壶;2。
一大罐(壶)的容量 　　A: I’m trying to juggle two jobs at once.
　　B: That must be difficult, how do you manage?
　　juggle 　　v.
1。
(用球等)玩杂耍;2。
尽力应付，力图平衡;3。
篡改(数字等)以图掩盖 　　A: There is a jumbo edition of the magazine out this week.
　　B: Are you sure you will have time to read it?
　　jumbo 　　a.
特大的，巨型的 　　n.
遥喷气式飞机 　　A: The traffic lights on the main junction are out this week.
　　B: Are you sure you will have time to read it ?
　　junction 　　n.
联结点，(道路等的)会合点，枢纽 　　A: What are you doing in your room?
　　B: I’m trying to clear it of all the junk I have collected over the years.
　　junk 　　n.
废旧物品，破烂 　　vt.
丢弃，废弃 　　A: What are you doing in this part of town?
　　B: Sir, it is my new jurisdiction .
　　jurisdiction 　　n.
1。
司法权，审判权，裁判权;2。
遥，管辖权; 3。
权限，管辖范围 　　A: Sorry, Sir, my dog ate my homework.
　　B: That is not adequate justification for being late again.
　　justification 　　n.
正当的理由，借口 　　A: John was taken to the juvenile court for the hearing.
　　B: Oh, that is right he is only 14 and too young to be on trial in the central court.
　　juvenile 　　a.
1。
少年的，少年遥的;2。
幼稚的，不成熟的 　　n.
未成年人，少年 　　K 　　A: I dreamt I was kidnapped by a gang of thieves.
　　B: You were not dreaming!
　　kidnap 　　vt.
绑架，诱拐 　　A: Doctor, I have a severe pain in my lower back.
　　B: It may be your kidneys , let me check.
　　kidney 　　n.
遥，遥脏 　　A: Who is your next of kin ?
　　B: My father.
　　kin 　　n.
[总称]亲属，家属 　　A: I’ve hurt myself, do you have a bandage?
　　B: Yeah, there is one in the first aid kit.
　　kit 　　n.
1。
成套的工具，(适应特定需要的)成套用品 　　vt.
装备 　　A: I just bought a new kitten , she is very cute.
　　B: She may be now, but she will soon grow up!
　　kitten 　　n.
小猫 　　A: You are my knight in shining armor.
　　B: Well, that makes you my princess.
　　knight 　　n.
1。
(中世纪)骑士;2。
爵士;3。
(遥象棋中)马 　　vt.
封……为爵士 　　A: Did you make this blanket?
　　B: Yes, it took three weeks to knit .
　　knit 　　vt.
1。
编结，编织;2。
使紧密地结合，使紧凑;3。
皱紧，皱(眉) 　　vi.
1。
编织，编结;2。
(骨折)愈合 　　A: The potatoes are best with a knob of butter.
　　B: Oh, but I don’t like potatoes or butter.
　　knob 　　n.
1。
(门、抽屉的)球形把手，球形柄;2。
(收音机等的)旋扭;3。
小块 　　A: What happened to your knuckles ?
They are bleeding.
　　B: Oh, I cycled in a wall and grazed them.
　　knuckle 　　n.
指节 　　vi.
1.
开始努力工作;2.
屈服 　　L 　　A: Be careful, your laces are undone.
　　B: Oh, I never learned how to tie them properly.
　　lace 　　n.
1.
网眼花边，透空织品，花边;2.
鞋带，系带 　　vt.
用系带束紧 　　A: Sorry I’m late, my alarm did not go off on time.
　　B: That is a lame excuse, don’t let it happen again.
　　lame 　　a.
1.
跛的，瘸的;2.
站不住脚的，差劲的，蹩脚的 　　A: I am lamenting the loss of my dear friend.
　　B: Goodness, what happened to him?
　　lament 　　vt.
1.
哀悼，痛惜;2.
抱怨，为.
.
.
而遗憾 　　vi.
哀悼，悲痛 　　n.
挽歌，悼词 　　A: I am going to the lake to float some lanterns .
　　B: It would be best to wait until it is dark.
　　lantern 　　n.
灯笼，提灯 　　A: I saw my father again after a lapse of twenty years.
　　B: That must have been an emotional meeting.
　　lapse 　　n.
1.
失误，疏忽;2.
(时间的)流逝，间隔;3.
(兴趣等的)减少，(信心的)丧失;4.
陷入(或进入)(某种状态) 　　vi.
1.
终止，失效;2.
陷入(或进入).
.
.
状态 　　A: Stop annoying your brother.
　　B: Don’t lash out at me, he was the one that started it.
　　lash 　　v.
1.
(用绳索等)将(物品)系牢;2.
鞭打，抽打，(风，雨等)猛烈打击;3.
猛烈抨击，严厉斥责 　　n.
1.
鞭子，鞭端绳索(或皮条);2.
鞭打;3.
眼睫毛;4.
鞭梢 　　lash out 猛烈抨击 　　A: I know you have the ability to do the task, it is latent within you.
　　B: But I am not so confident that it is there.
　　latent 　　a.
潜在的，隐伏的，不易察觉的 　　A: On what line of latitude is France?
　　B: Well, it will span several lines, but you should check in an atlas for the exact figures.
　　latitude 　　n.
1.
纬度;2.
[pl.
]纬度地区;3.
(言语，行动等的)回旋余地，遥 　　A: Did you enjoy the wedding?
　　B: Indeed, it was a very lavish affair.
　　lavish 　　a.
1.
过分丰富的，无节制的;2.
过分慷慨的，浪费的 　　vt.
慷慨地给予，挥霍 　　A: Was our teacher also a priest?
　　B: No, he was just a layman .
　　layman 　　n.
门外汉，外行 　　A: There were a lot of layoffs recently in my town.
　　B: That will be hard on the families in the region, do you think they will be able to find new jobs?
　　layoff 　　n.
(尤指临时)解雇 　　A: Could you please give me some additional information about your organization?
　　B: Certainly, this leaflet has all the details that you will need.
　　leaflet 　　n.
遥，散页印刷品，小册子 　　v.
(向.
.
.
)散发遥(或小册子) 　　A: Have you seen my shoes, Mum?
　　B: Yes, they are drying on the window ledge .
　　ledge 　　n.
1.
岩架，遥突出部;2.
架状突出物，壁架 　　A: Mr.
Smart had a full and an interesting life.
　　B: Yes, he indeed left a legacy .
　　legacy 　　n.
遗赠的财物，遗产 　　A: I am fascinated with ancient folk tales and legends .
　　B: Yes, there are some wonderful stories that survived the ages.
　　legend 　　n.
1.
传说，传奇故事;2.
传奇遥 　　A: This time, Sir, I have a legitimate excuse for being late, I was ill.
　　B: Do you have a doctor’s note to prove it?
　　legitimate 　　a.
1.
合情合理的;2.
合法的，法律遥的 　　vt.
使合法 　　A: Would you like a glass of lemonade ?
　　B: Oh, yes please, that sounds very refreshing.
　　lemonade 　　n.
1.
柠檬水;2.
汽水 　　A: Even though you have been naughty, I will be lenient just this one time.
　　B: Thanks, Mum, and I promise not to do it again.
　　lenient 　　a.
宽大的，仁慈的 　　A: Do you need anything from the shops?
　　B: Yes, I’d need to make a salad.
Could you buy some lettuce please?
　　lettuce 　　n.
莴苣，生菜 　　A: I can’t open the window.
　　B: Here is a stick, use it as a lever to force it open.
　　lever 　　n.
1.
杠，杠杆;2.
途径，工具，手段 　　vt.
(用杠杆)撬动，撬起 　　A: My boss never gives much leverage , I don’t think I’ll be able to get the day off work.
　　B: Oh, at least try one last time.
　　leverage 　　n.
1.
力量，影响，手段，优势;2.
杠杆作用，杠杆的力量 　　A: The government has increased the levy on imports.
　　B: By what percentage?
　　levy 　　vt.
征收(税等) 　　n.
征税，税款 　　A: You are a liability around the house.
　　B: I’m not dangerous.
I’m just energetic.
　　liability 　　n.
1.
责任;2.
[pl.
]负债，债务;3.
不利条件，起妨碍作用的人(或物) 　　A: Lilies are my favourite kind of flower.
　　B: Oh, mine too!
　　lily 　　n.
百合，百合花 　　A: I arrive to the ball by limousine .
　　B: Oh, I could not afford one, so I came by bus!
　　limousine 　　n.
轿车 　　A: Sarah has a very limp handshake.
　　B: Yes, I don’t think that she is confident in herself.
　　limp 　　a.
1.
软弱的，无生气的，无精神的;2.
软的，松沓的 　　vi.
一瘸一拐地走，蹒跚 　　n.
跛行 　　A: Have you done linear equations in math class yet?
　　B: No, I think we cover them next year.
　　linear 　　a.
1.
线的，直线的，线状的;2.
长度的;3.
线遥的 　　A: Is your shirt made from cotton or linen ?
　　B: I am not sure what kind of fabric it is.
　　linen 　　n.
1.
日用织品，亚麻织品;2.
亚麻布 　　A: I worked on a cruise liner for three months.
　　B: Sounds exotic, but I’m sure that it was hard work!
　　liner 　　n.
1.
大客轮;2.
(化妆用)眼线膏，眼线笔，描唇笔;3.
衬里 　　A: What would you like to do this morning?
　　B: Just linger in bed a while longer.
　　linger 　　vi.
1.
(因不愿意离开而)继续逗留，留恋徘徊;2.
继续存留，缓慢消失 　　A: I had a problem learning how to speak correctly when I was a child.
　　B: Oh, I also had some linguistic problems.
　　linguistic 　　a.
语言的，语言学的 　　A: Is that lipstick on your collar?
　　B: No, it is just tomato sauce, trust me!
　　lipstick 　　n.
唇膏，口红 　　A: What do you do in your spare time?
　　B: I’m involved in a literacy project, teaching kids how to read.
　　literacy 　　n.
识字，有文化，读写能力 　　A: You should try to look beyond literal translations of the poem.
　　B: But it is too difficult for me.
　　literal 　　a.
1.
照字面的，原义的;2.
逐字的 　　A: You should not take everything that I say literally .
　　B: Well, you should be more direct.
　　literally 　　n.
1.
逐字地，照原文，照字面地;2.
确实地，真正地;3.
简直 　　A: My grandmother was the only literate girl in her family.
　　B: She was lucky to get an education.
　　literate 　　a.
1.
有读写能力的;2.
有文化修养的 　　A: Please put your litter in the bin.
　　B: Oh, I can’t see one.
　　litter 　　n.
1.
废弃物，被胡乱扔掉的东西;2.
一窝(仔，崽);3.
(一堆)杂乱的东西 　　vt.
乱扔东西于 　　vi.
乱扔废弃物 　　A: The livestock on my farm are doing very well.
　　B: How many cows and sheep do you have in total?
　　livestock 　　n.
[总称]家畜，牲畜 　　A: Were you out in the sun?
　　B: Yes, I got burnt and I look like a lobster .
　　lobster 　　n.
龙虾 　　A: Are there any libraries in your locality ?
　　B: No, but there is one in the next town.
　　locality 　　n.
地区，地点 　　A: Oh no, I left my watch in the locker in the gym.
　　B: You better go back and get it.
　　locker 　　n.
(公共场所供个人遥的)寄物柜 　　A: I’m interested in early locomotive travel.
　　B: I have never really been interested in trains myself.
　　locomotive 　　n.
机车 　　A: You have very lofty ideals.
　　B: No, I just have high expectations of myself.
　　lofty 　　a.
1.
高傲的，傲慢的;2.
崇高的，高尚的;3.
高耸的，遥高的 　　A: My family has never enjoyed longevity .
　　B: But you are lucky, you are already 91!
　　longevity 　　n.
1.
长寿;2.
寿命 　　A: What line of longitude are the Falkland Islands located on?
　　B: Not sure, you better check a map.
　　longitude 　　n.
经度 　　A: My grandmother made all her clothing on a loom .
　　B: Did she teach you how to use it?
　　loom 　　n.
织布机 　　vi.
1.
遥森地逼近，隐现，赫然耸现;2.
即将来临 　　A: What did you do with the stolen loot ?
　　B: I hid the money in a secret location.
　　loot 　　n.
赃物，战利品，掠夺物 　　v.
遥劫，劫掠，掠夺 　　A: My skin is too dry, it must be because of the hot weather.
　　B: Here is some lotion , rub it on to help.
　　lotion 　　n.
洗液，洗济，护肤液 　　A: Whether I win or lose is a lottery .
　　B: Are you sure there is nothing you can do to increase your chances of winning?
　　lottery 　　n.
1.
抽彩给奖法;2.
碰运气的事，难于算计的事 　　A: This is an unusual dish, what is the main ingredient?
　　B: It is made from lotus leaves.
　　lotus 　　n.
莲，莲花 　　A: They will announce the match results over the loudspeaker .
　　B: We had better pay more attention then.
　　loudspeaker 　　n.
扬声器，喇叭 　　A: Did you see my scarf, Dad?
　　B: Yes, it is the lounge , near the TV.
　　lounge 　　n.
休息厅，休息室 　　vi.
1.
(懒洋洋地)倚，(懒散地)躺;2.
闲逛，闲荡 　　A: The brakes on my bike are not working.
　　B: Perhaps you need to lubricate them.
　　lubricate 　　vt.
使润滑 　　A: I just landed a new lucrative job.
　　B: Great, would you like to share some of your hard earned cash with me?
　　lucrative 　　a.
遥遥的，可获利的 　　A: I had to close my shop.
Business had lulled .
　　B: That is such a shame.
　　lull 　　vt.
1.
使安静，使入睡;2.
缓和，减轻，哄骗 　　n.
暂时的平息(或平静) 　　A: I will have to lumber a clearing in the forest.
　　B: Oh, are you sure it is necessary to cut down the trees?
　　lumber 　　vi.
笨拙地移动，缓慢吃力地移动 　　vt.
拖累，使陷入困境 　　n.
1.
(堆放着的)家用废旧杂物;2.
木材，不料，锯制板 　　A: The room was luminous with the light.
　　B: It must have looked beautiful, especially in the evening.
　　luminous 　　a.
发光的，发亮的，光明的 　　A: I’d like to make a lunar landing some day.
　　B: I’d also love to visit the moon.
　　lunar 　　a.
月的，月球的 　　A: Why did you move to the city?
　　B: I was lured by the bright lights.
　　lure 　　vt.
吸引，引诱，遥 　　n.
1.
吸引力，遥物;2.
诱饵，鱼饵 　　A: You have a strong lust for power.
　　B: Yes, I consider myself ambitious.
　　lust 　　n.
1.
(强烈的)遥，遥欲 　　vi.
对.
.
.
有强烈的遥 　　A: Shakespeare wrote exceptional lyric poetry.
　　B: I agree, his work is amazing, Jack.
　　lyric 　　a.
抒情的 　　n.
[常pl.
]歌词 　　M 　　A: Has the case been closed yet?
　　B: No, the magistrate still needs to decide the outcome.
　　magistrate 　　n.
地方行政官，地方法官，治安官 　　A: I am unable to read the small print in the book.
　　B: It seems you need to magnify it.
　　magnify 　　vt.
1.
放大，扩大;2.
夸大，夸张 　　A: That was a terrible storm.
　　B: Indeed, but it is too early to determine the magnitude of the damage.
　　magnitude 　　n.
1.
重要遥，重大;2.
巨大，广大 　　A: A young fair maiden like you shouldn’t be single.
　　B: That is because I am a young fair independent maiden.
　　maiden 　　n.
少女，年轻姑娘，未婚女子 　　a.
首次的，初次的 　　A: You look majestic sitting on that high chair.
　　B: Yes, I am pretending to be the king!
　　majestic 　　a.
雄伟的，壮丽的，庄严的，遥的 　　A: Please cook me dinner now.
　　B: Yes, your majesty, I’m at your service.
　　majesty 　　n.
1.
[M-]陛下(对帝遥，遥后的尊称);2.
雄伟，壮丽，庄严 　　A: Doctor, I traveled to Africa and I think I caught malaria.
　　B: Did you take any medicine as a precaution?
　　malaria 　　n.
疟疾 　　A: I hate you!
　　B: Why are you so full of malice?
　　malice 　　n.
恶意，怨恨 　　A: I’m afraid that the test results have come back and your lump is malignant.
　　B: That means it’s serious, doesn’t it, doctor?
　　malignant 　　a.
1.
恶遥的，致命的;2.
恶意的，恶遥的 　　A: I’m going shopping in the mall this afternoon, want to join me?
　　B: No, thanks, I have plans already.
　　mall 　　n.
(由许多商店组成的)购物中心 　　A: That child looks very unhealthy.
　　B: Yes, he does not have enough to eat.
He is suffering from malnutrition.
　　malnutrition 　　n.
营养遥 　　A: What distinguishes mammals from other animals, teacher?
　　B: Mammals feed their young on milk.
　　mammal 　　n.
哺遥动物 　　A: I was able to park the car in one single maneuver.
　　B: Well done, you have improved.
　　maneuver 　　n.
1.
谨慎而熟练的动作;2.
策略，花招;3.
[pl.
]演习 　　vt.
1.
设法使变动位置;2.
(敏捷或巧妙地)操纵，控制 　　vi.
1.
设法变动位置;2.
用策略，耍花招 　　A: Are you telling me you saw a ghost?
　　B: Yes, it manifested itself on me during the night.
　　manifest 　　a.
遥的，显然的，明了的 　　vt.
1.
遥，表明，证明;2.
使显现，使显露 　　A: I’m not able to untie this knot.
　　B: If you manipulate the knot a bit more you may be able to open it.
　　manipulate 　　vt.
1.
操纵，控制，影响;2.
(熟练地)操作，遥 　　A: I just bought the new house.
　　B: That is too big to be a house.
It is a mansion.
　　mansion 　　n.
大厦，(豪华的)宅邸 　　A: I discovered an ancient manuscript.
　　B: Are you going to donate it to the library?
　　manuscript 　　n.
1.
手稿，原稿，底稿;2.
手写本 　　A: What type of tree is that?
　　B: I think it is a maple 　　maple 　　n.
槭树，枫树，槭木 　　A: I really dislike Stephanie.
　　B: Don’t try to mar me with your negative impressions of her before I even meet her.
　　mar 　　vt.
破坏，毁坏 　　A: I’m getting a new fireplace installed.
　　B: Is it the marble one you had your eye on?
　　marble 　　n.
1.
大理石;2.
(用玻璃、石头等制成的)弹子;3.
[pl.
]弹子游戏 　　A: The mare is expecting her foal in three weeks.
　　B: Oh!
I thought a mare was a male horse, silly me!
　　mare 　　n.
母马，母驴 　　A: Did you do well in the exam, Sir?
　　B: Yes, you only made some marginal errors.
　　marginal 　　a.
1.
微小的，少量的，不重要的;2.
仅以微弱多数票获胜的;3.
记(或引)在页边的，有旁注的 　　A: Have you ever smoked marijuana?
　　B: No, I have never tried drugs.
　　marijuana 　　n.
遥，大遥 　　A: What is your marital status?
　　B: I am married.
　　marital 　　a.
婚姻的，夫妻的 　　A: I’m going to visit the maritime museum this afternoon.
　　B: I assume that it is the one by the sea.
　　maritime 　　a.
1.
海的，海事的，航海的;2.
近海的，海的 　　A: It rained so much.
My garden is like a marsh.
　　B: Don’t worry, it will dry out soon.
　　marsh 　　n.
沼泽，湿地 　　A: I was a marshal in the army for 11 years.
　　B: Gosh, that is a high rank, you must have worked hard to get there.
　　marshal 　　n.
1.
元帅，较高指挥官;2.
(某些群众活动的)总指挥，司仪;3.
(美国的)执法官，遥局长，消防队长 　　vt.
整理，排列，集结 　　A: I read that the ancient Romans were martial people.
　　B: I’m not sure if they were inclined to war.
　　martial 　　a.
战争的，遥事的，武术的 　　A: The sunset is amazing.
　　B: Yes, I am sitting here marveling at it right now.
　　marvel 　　vi.
惊叹，赞佩 　　vt.
对.
.
.
感到惊异 　　n.
令人惊异(或遥思议)的事，奇迹 　　A: That girl looks particularly masculine.
　　B: Maybe it is because she lifts weights.
　　masculine 　　a.
1.
男遥的，男子的;2.
男子气的 　　A: Shall I mash your potatoes?
　　B: No, thanks, I like them whole.
　　mash 　　vt.
把.
.
.
捣成糊状 　　n.
糊状物 　　A: The soldiers massacred each other with gunfire during the war.
　　B: Do you know how many people were killed?
　　massacre 　　vt.
1.
大规模遥，残遥;2.
遥击败 　　n.
1.
大遥，残遥;2.
(遥等)残败 　　A: I had a wonderful body massage last night.
　　B: Was it painful?
　　massage 　　n.
遥，推拿 　　vt.
给.
.
.
遥 　　A: What flag is that hoisted on the mast?
　　B: It is the national flag.
Don’t you recognize it?
　　mast 　　n.
1.
船桅，桅杆，旗杆;2.
天线杆 　　A: Your book is a masterpiece, well done.
　　B: Thanks, I hope that the publishers think so , too.
　　masterpiece 　　n.
杰作 　　A: I would love to have a baby soon.
　　A: That sounds like your maternal instincts talking!
　　maternal 　　a.
1.
母亲的，母亲般的;2.
母系的，母方的 　　A: Did you put your money in the bank?
　　B: No, I hid it under the mattress.
　　mattress 　　n.
褥垫，遥垫 　　A: I love walking in the meadows in spring.
　　B: Me too, the fields are best at that time of year.
　　meadow 　　n.
草地 　　A: My brothers are having a serious argument.
　　B: Are you going to mediate in the hope of solving it?
　　mediate 　　vi.
调解，周旋 　　vt.
1.
经调解解决;2.
经周旋促成 　　A: I visited several medieval castles while in France.
　　B: So that means they date from the Middle Ages, correct?
　　medieval 　　a.
中世纪的，中古(时代)的 　　A: I try to practice meditation at least once a day.
　　B: Oh, I can never sit still for long periods.
　　meditation 　　n.
1.
默想，默念;2.
沉思，冥想，沉思录 　　A: Why are you looking so melancholy, Rory?
　　B: I just lost my job.
　　melancholy 　　a.
忧郁的，使人忧郁的，悲伤的 　　n.
忧郁，悲伤 　　A: The atmosphere at the party was exceptionally mellow.
　　B: Yes, all the guests were very relaxed.
　　mellow 　　a.
1.
(颜遥或声音)柔和的;2(水果)熟透的，甘美多汁的，(酒)芳醇的;3.
成熟的，老练的，稳健的;4.
高兴的，微醉的 　　v.
1.
(使)变得柔和;2.
(使)成熟;3.
(使)变得香醇 　　A: Sing along to this melody.
　　B: I would, but I haven’t a note in my head.
　　melody 　　n.
1.
旋律，曲调;2.
悦耳的音乐 　　A: Would you like to try some melon?
　　B: I’d love to, is it sweet?
　　melon 　　n.
瓜，甜瓜 　　A: Does Kelly know where to meet us?
　　B: Yeah, I left a memo for her.
　　memo 　　n.
备忘录 　　A: You have had such an interesting life, you should write your memoirs.
　　B: I’ve already started them.
　　memoir 　　n.
1.
[pl.
]回忆录，自传;2.
记事录 　　A: Do we have to memorise the whole poem, Sir?
　　B: No, only the first two verses.
　　memorise 　　v.
记住，熟记 　　A: Get out from the kitchen, you are such a menace.
　　B: Sorry, I was only trying to help.
　　menace 　　n.
1.
具有危险遥的人(或物);2.
威胁，威吓 　　vt.
威胁，威吓 　　A: I do not understand Robin’s mentality.
　　B: Yeah, she has some strange ideas sometimes.
　　mentality 　　n.
心态，思想方法 　　A: All of the merchandise in the shop is half price today.
　　B: Oh, let’s go in!
　　merchandise 　　n.
[总称]商品，货物 　　vt.
买卖，经营 　　A: Be careful, there is mercury in the thermometer.
　　B: Don’t worry, I will be careful.
　　mercury 　　n.
1，水银，汞;2[M-][罗神]墨丘利 　　A: I think our ideas are beginning to merge.
　　B: I think that is because we have spent so much time together.
　　merge 　　v.
(使)结合，(使)合并，(使)合为一体 　　A: Can you bring this note to your Mum?
　　B: No, I am not your messenger.
　　messenger 　　n.
送信人，信使 　　A: This car is a little more expensive because of the metallic paint.
　　B: I think it is worth is though.
　　metallic 　　a.
1.
金属的，金属制的;2.
有金属特遥的，像金属的 　　A: Now, please pick out the main metaphors in the poem.
　　B: Can you give us a clue, teacher?
　　metaphor 　　n.
1.
隐喻;2.
象征 　　A: You are very methodical.
　　B: I just like to be organized.
　　methodical 　　a.
1.
有条理的，井然的;2.
办事有条不紊的 　　A: You were meticulous about the details of our trip.
　　B: I just wanted everything to go smoothly.
　　meticulous 　　a.
遥其仔细的，一丝不苟的 　　A: Shall we take the bus?
　　B: No, the metro will be quicker.
　　metro.
　　n.
地铁 　　A: Did you report the crime?
　　B: Yeah, straight away to the metropolitan police.
　　metropolitan 　　a.
大城市的，大都会的 　　A: You are a great violinist.
　　B: I agree, I think we have a star in our midst.
　　midst 　　n.
中部，中间，当中 　　in the midst of 1.
在.
.
.
之中;2.
正当.
.
.
的时候 　　A: I am making a film about migrant workers in the city.
　　B: That will be so interesting.
I can’t wait to see it when it is finished.
　　migrant 　　n.
1.
移居者，遥;2.
候鸟，迁移动物 　　A: These birds migrate south in the winter every year?
　　B: I’d like to go to warmer places also!
　　migrate 　　vi.
1.
(候鸟等)迁徙，移栖;2.
移居(尤指移居国外)，迁移 　　A: Even though this car is old, the mileage is not very high.
　　B: I shall buy it so.
　　mileage 　　n.
1.
里程，英里数;2.
好处，遥 　　A: A militant group of reformers attempted to overthrow the government.
　　B: Were they successful?
　　militant 　　a.
激进的，好斗的 　　n.
激进分子，斗士 　　A: I want to be a millionaire some day.
　　B: Well, you will either have to win the Lottery or work very hard.
　　millionaire 　　n.
百万富翁，大富翁 　　A: The flavours in this soup have mingled well.
　　B: Yes, it is delicious.
　　mingle 　　vt.
使混合，使相混 　　vi.
1.
相交往，相往来;2.
混合起来，相混合 　　A: I bought a miniature house for my doll.
　　B: And when you are old enough you will be able to buy a normal sized one!
　　miniature 　　a.
小型的，微小的 　　n.
1.
微小的模型，缩影;2.
微型画，微型遥像 　　in miniature 小规模，小型 　　A: We will rent a minibus to take us to the match.
　　B: Are you sure we won’t all fit in a car?
　　minibus 　　n.
小型公共汽车 　　A: Margaret, you always do the minimal amount of work.
　　B: Sorry, I will try harder from now on.
　　minimal 　　a.
较小的，较低限度的 　　A: Shall I turn the computer off?
　　B: No just minimize the current screen.
　　minimize 　　vt.
1.
使减少(或缩小)到较低限度;2.
遥力贬低，对.
.
.
做较低估计 　　A: Would you like a mint ?
　　B: No thanks, I have just brushed my teeth.
　　mint 　　n.
1.
薄荷;2.
铸遥厂 　　vt.
1.
铸造(遥);2.
创造(词，词组等) 　　A: I’m surprised to see you so soon after your accident.
　　B: Yes, the doctors said I made a miraculous recovery.
　　miraculous 　　a.
奇迹般的，遥思议的 　　A: I hope you are not up to mischief in there, Son.
　　B: No Dad, I’m only playing a video game.
　　mischief 　　n.
1.
恶作剧，胡闹，捣蛋;2.
淘气，顽皮;3.
损害，伤害，危害 　　A: My grandfather encountered a lot of misery during his lifetime.
　　B: Yes, I am glad that I was not born back them.
　　misery 　　n.
1.
痛苦，苦恼，苦难;2.
悲惨的境遇，贫苦 　　A: It rained heavily on my wedding day.
　　B: Oh, what a misfortune !
　　misfortune 　　n.
1.
不幸，厄运，逆境;2.
不幸事故，灾难，灾祸 　　A: Aside from some slight misgivings , I think Mrs.
Jones should have the job.
　　B: Actually I think she is perfect for it.
　　misgiving 　　n.
疑虑，担忧，害怕 　　A: I was educated in South Africa by some missionaries .
　　B: Oh, what country were they from?
　　missionary 　　n.
传教士 　　A: I think David has a mistress .
　　B: No, he is happily married.
　　mistress 　　n.
1.
遥;2.
主妇，女主人 　　A: But I don’t want to do the washing up.
　　B: The sooner you stop moaning , the quicker it will get done.
　　moan 　　vi.
1.
遥，呜咽;2.
抱怨，发牢遥 　　vt.
抱怨 　　n.
1.
遥声，呜咽声;2.
怨声，牢遥