四级英语单词及例句.doc

191. encounter vt. /n. 遭遇，遭到

According to the research, shoppers who purchased clothing encountered the most problems. (2008年12月大学英语四级考试真题)

192. globe n. 地球，世界；地球仪

Erik’s website contains ________ photographs and hundreds of articles and short videos from his trip around the globe.( 2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))

A) prosperous

B) gorgeous

C) spacious

D) simultaneous

193. global a. 全球的；总的

In contrast, an American language expert, David Harrison noted that the global share of English is much larger if you count second language speakers, and will continue to rise even as the proportion of native speakers declines. (2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(B卷))

194. scan vt. 细看；扫描；浏览

Someday a stranger will read your e-mail without your permission or scan the Websites you’ve visited. (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)

195. scandal n. 丑事，丑闻

I want the lowdown on that scandal.

我要知道那件丑闻的全部内幕。

196. significance n. 意义；重要性

Through their reading they find a deeper significance to life as books acquaint them with life in the world as it was and it is now.( 2008年12月大学英语四级考试真题)

197. subsequent a. 随后的，后来的

Subsequent research has produced more convincing results.

后来的研究成果更令人信服。

198. virtue n. 美德，优点

Patience is a virtue.

忍耐是一种美德。

199. virtual a. 实际上的，事实上的

Customers can design and order apparel directly from the virtual shop.顾客可以直接从虚拟商店设计和定做服装。

200. orient vt. 使适应，(to, toward)使朝向 n. 东方

We must orient our work to the needs of the markets.

我们必须调整我们的工作，以适应市场的需要。

In these markets, I breathed the smell of the Orient.

在这些市场上，我感受到了东方国家的气息。

201. portion n. 一部分

By measuring the proportion of heavier hydrogen and oxygen isotopes along a strand of hair, scientists can construct a geographic timeline. (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)

202. target n. 目标，靶子 vt. 瞄准

But it hasn’t reduced CO2 emissions (up about 25% since 1990), and many signatories (签字国)didn’t adopt tough enough policies to hit their 2008-2012 targets.( 2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)

Our company has targeted career women as our primary customers.

我们公司将职业妇女作为主要客源。

203. portable a. 手提式的

Your major products are portable computers, which sell very well nowadays. 贵公司的主要产品是手提电脑，现在销量非常好。
204. decline v. 拒绝，谢绝；下降

In contrast, an American language expert, David Harrison noted that the global share of English is much larger if you count second language speakers, and will continue to rise even as the proportion of native speakers declines. (2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(B卷))

205. illusion n. 错觉

Love is one big illusion I should try to forget.

爱情或许是我应该努力遗忘的最大幻想。

206. likelihood n. 可能，可能性

Nearly all measures of injury likelihood were in the good range.

几乎所有的措施伤害的可能性都在良好范围。

207. stripe n. 条纹

The stone pillar has a decorating spiral stripe.

这根石柱有一条螺线的装饰条纹。

208. emphasize vt. 强调，着重

I must emphasize the fact that she is only a little girl.

我必须强调这样一个事实，这就是她只不过是个小女孩。

209. emotion n. 情感，感情

By accepting who you are – all your emotions, hopes and dreams, your personality, and your unique way of being – you’ll project more confidence when networking and talking with potential employers.( 2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))

210. emotional a. 感情的，情绪（上）的

Their career path may be financially rewarding, but it doesn’t meet their emotional, social or creative needs. (2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))

211. awful a. 极坏的，威严的，可怕的

How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)

212. awkward a. 笨拙的，棘手的

You dealt with an awkward situation very tactfully.

你很巧妙地处理了一个困难的局面。

213. clue n. 线索，提示

They are now trying to chase down all possible clue.

他们现在正在设法寻找一切可能的线索。

214. collision n. 碰撞，冲突

A truck driver lost his life in a collision. (2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))

215. device n. 装置，设备

Third, digital recording devices allow audience members more control over which commercials they watch. (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)

216. devise vt. 发明，策划，想出

The professor has devised a new method of teaching foreign languages.那位教授发明了一种教外语的新方法。

217. inevitable a. 不可避免的

The conflict of interest between the two countries is inevitable.

两国之间的利益冲突是不可避免的。

218. naval a. 海军的

Her father is a naval officer.

她爸爸是一位海军军官。
219. navigation n. 航行

I need to buy auto GPS navigation , please and contact us.

我们需要购买汽车GPS导航，请与我们联系。

220. necessity n. 必需品；必要性

The fund-raising ability is largely a product of experience and necessity.（2009年12月大学英语四级考试试题）

221. previous a. 先，前，以前的

In 2003, when Cambridge University appointed Alison Richard, another former Yale provost, as its vice-chancellor, the university publicly stressed that in her previous job she had overseen “a major strengthening of Yale’s financial position.” （2009年12月大学英语四级考试试题）

222. provision n. [pl.] 给养，口粮；准备，设备，装置

upheld the government’s right to obtain bookstore and library records under a provision of the USA Patriot Act.（2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷)）

223. pursue vt. 追逐；追求；从事，进行

Miller developed a 7-step process to help potential job seekers assess their current situation and beliefs, identify their real passion, and start on a journey that allows them to pursue their passion through work. （2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷)）

224. stale a. 不新鲜的，陈腐的

Running water never grows stale.流动的水永不陈旧。

225. substitute n. 代用品 vt. 代替

The coach let me substitute No.9 in the second half.

下半场，教练让我替下了9号。

He entered the game as a substitute.

他作为一名替补参加了比赛。

226. deserve vt. 应受，应得，值得

you probably deserved it （2008年12月大学英语四级考试真题）

227. discrimination n. 歧视；辨别力

What does the author think of the current situation regarding racial discrimination? （2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷)）

228. professional a. 职业的，专门的

She wants Amanda to get professional care.（2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案）

229. secure a. 安全的，可靠的

Our goal is to China's tourism industry to create a secure booking, stability, integrity, anti-monopoly market environment.

我们的目标是为中国的旅游，预订业创造一个安全，稳定，诚信，反垄断的市场环境。

230. security n. 安全，保障

Generational tensions are being fueled by continuing debate over Social Security benefits, which mostly involves a transfer of resources from the young to the old. （2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷)）

231. scratch v. /n. 抓，搔，扒

He has a deep scratch on his face.

他脸上有道深的抓痕。

Scratch where it itches. That's it.

痒了就抓就是这样简单的！

232. talent n. 才能，天资；人才

Yet the talent flow isn’t universal. （2009年12月大学英语四级考试试题）

233. insurance n. 保险，保险费

Many white institutions, including some leading universities, insurance companies and banks, profited from slavery. （2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷)）
234. insure vt. 给...保险，保证，确保

I want to insure my residence .

我要为自己的住宅保险。

Their support will insure me success.

他们的支持会保证我成功。

235. nevertheless ad. 仍然，然而，不过

The cop told them to clear out, nevertheless they seemed not to hear. 警察让他们离开，可他们就好像没听见一样动也不动。

236. neutral a. 中立的，中性的

They thrust a neutral state into war.

他们强把中立国推入战争。

237. spot n. 地点；斑点 vt. 认出，发现；玷污

Criminals are easily caught on the spot with advanced technology （2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题）

238. spray v. 喷，（使）溅散

Be careful where you spray the pesticides.

当你撒杀虫剂的时候小心点。

239. medium a. 中等的，适中的 n. 媒介物，新闻媒介

Television is an attractive medium for advertising because it delivers mass audiences to advertisers.（2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题）

I want a medium Coke, please.

请给我一杯中杯的可乐。

240. media n. 新闻传媒

After determining the target audience for a product or service, advertising agencies must select the appropriate media for the advertisement. （2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题）

241. auxiliary a. 辅助的，备用的

Nutrients can play an auxiliary role, he noted.

他提示，营养元素可能起到辅助的作用。

242. automatic a. 自动的

I was so ________ when I used the automatic checkout lane in the upermarket for the first time. （2006年6月17日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷)）

A) immersed

B) assaulted

C) thrilled

D) dedicated

243. compete vi. 竞争，比赛

We come, we compete, and we conquer!

我们到来，我们竞争，我们征服！

244. competent a. 有能力的，能胜任的

They are competent for designing this type of machine.

设计这种类型的机器他们是能胜任的。

245. competition n. 竞争，比赛

the increasingly fierce competition in the modern business world （2006年12月24日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷)）

246. distribute vt. 分发

The relief agency will distribute the food among several countries.

救援机构将给几个国家发放食物。