2、He completed about half of his work. (1) We talk about the weather. (2) above [at a higher place] His head was above the water. accept [to agree to receive] Please accept my thanks. accident [(1) something that happens by chance or mistake; (2) an unplanned event] She was injured
3、in the accident. (1) We met again by accident after seventeen years had passed. (2) accuse [(1) to say a person is responsible for an act or crime; (2) to make a statement against someone] Her friend accused her of breaking his heart. (1) The lawyer accused the suspect of lying. (2) acros
4、s [(1) from side to side; (2) to the other side] The box was ten centimeters across. (1) The dog ran across the road. (2) act [to do something] He acted immediately to stop the fight. activist [one who seeks change through action] The activist worked hard to change the law. actor
5、[someone acting in a play or show] That actor frightened me. add [(1) to put (something) with another to make it larger; (2) to say more] Please add my name to the list. (1) She told him to leave, but added that she would like to see him again. (2) administration [the executive part of a
6、government, usually headed by a president or prime minister] The new administration starts work in January. admit [(1) to accept; (2) to express one's guilt or responsibility] When was the country admitted to the United Nations? (1) He admitted that what he did was wrong. (2) adult [a gr
7、own person] Only an adult can sign the document. advise [to help with information, knowledge or ideas in making a decision] Did you advise him to leave? affect [(1)to influence;(2)to produce an effect on] A lack of sleep affected the singer's performance. (1) Mr. Nutley's belief in my t
8、alent greatly affected my life. (2) afraid [feeling fear] I am afraid of guns. after [(1)later; (2)behind] She arrived after the lesson started. (1) In the alphabet, B is after A. (2) again [(1) another time; (2) as before] Sam played the song again. (1) I found my book in the same
9、 place again. (2) against [(1) opposed to; (2) not agreeing with something] They marched against the war. (1) He agreed to most of the plan, but was against starting it now. (2) age [how old a person or thing is] The legal age for voting is eighteen. agency [an organization that is
10、part of a larger group] UNICEF is an agency of the United Nations. aggression [(1) an attack against a person or country; (2) the violation of a country's borders] The surprise attack was an act of aggression. (1) The country committed aggression when it crossed the border of the other countr
11、y. (2) ago [(1) of time past; (2) before now] He was my friend long ago. (1) I saw her two years ago. (2) agree [(1) to have the same belief as someone; (2) to be willing to do something] We agree about politics. (1) Both sides agree to meet again next week. (2) agriculture [farming]
12、 John studied agriculture because he wanted to be a farmer. aid [(1) to help; (2) to support; (3) help, assistance] He offered to aid the victims of the fire. (1) Did you give money to aid the Democratic or the Republican candidate? (2) Congress voted to provide aid to the flood victims. (3)
13、 aim [(1) to point a gun at; (2) a goal or purpose] You cannot hit the target if you do not aim the gun. (1) The aim of the reformers is to improve government. (2) air [the mixture of gases around the earth, mostly nitrogen and oxygen, that we breathe] The air is clean in the mountains.
14、 air force [a military organization using airplanes] The air force wants more airplanes and missiles. airplane [a vehicle with wings that flies] I flew home on an airplane. airport [a place where airplanes take off and land] The airplane landed at the airport in Washington. album
15、[a collection of recorded music] He recorded the song from an old record album. alcohol [a strong, colorless liquid, usually made from grain, used as a drug or in industrial products] The man fell because he drank too much alcohol. alive [(1) having life; (2) not dead] The flowers become
16、alive in the spring. (1) The accident victim was seriously injured but is still alive. (2) all [(1) everything; (2) everyone; (3) the complete amount] She ate all that she wanted. (1) All were invited to speak on the proposal. (2) She spent all her money for a new car. (3) ally [a natio
17、n or person joined with another for a special purpose] Britain is a military ally of the United States. almost [a little less than completely] My dog is almost five years old. alone [separated from others] Some people enjoy eating alone. along [near or on] We walked along the road.
18、 already [(1) before now; (2) even now] She was already there when we arrived. (1) It is already too late to take the train. (2) also [(1) added to; (2) too] Please bring me the fish dinner and coffee, and also some water. (1) She said she also wanted to go home. (2) although [even if
19、it is true that] Although he was tired, he kept walking. always [(1) at all times; (2) every time] This street is always busy. (1) We always study together. (2) ambassador [a nation's highest diplomatic representative (to another government)] Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city
20、 amend [to add to or to change (a proposal or law)] The committee refused to amend its proposal. ammunition [the bullets or shells fired from guns] They could not fight without ammunition. among [in or part of (a group)] She was among the students who left the school. amount [th
21、e number, size or weight of anything] The doctor gave him only a small amount of medicine. anarchy [(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness] The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1) Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2) ancestor [a family mem
22、ber from the past] My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742. ancient [(1) very old; (2) long ago] Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1) They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2) and [(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with] My dog likes to run and jump. (1
23、) Five and three equal eight. (2) Do you like rice and black beans? (3) anger [a strong emotion against someone or something] The protester's voice was full of anger. animal [a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat] The kangaroo is a strange animal. anniversary [a yearly c
24、elebration or observance of an event that happened in the past] When is your wedding anniversary? announce [(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially] Who announced the VOA news last night? (1) The president announced a tax cut. (2) another [(1) one more;(2)a different one] M
25、ay I have another kiss? (1) Let's do this another way. (2) answer [(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question] That was my final answer. (1) She answered the question with a smile. (2) any [one or more of no special kind] I do not have an
26、y plans to leave town. apologize [to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility] Do not apologize for someone else's mistake. appeal [(1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on somebody for help] I have appealed the deci
27、sion to a higher court. (1) The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2) appear [(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem] The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1) The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2) The farmer appeared to
28、be very tired. (3) appoint [(1) to name; (2) to choose] The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1) The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2) approve [(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support] The bank approved my loan. (1) I approve of your proposal. (2) ar
29、cheology [the scientific study of past human life and activities] He studied archeology in college. area [any place or part of it] My friend lives in this area. argue [(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree] The President argued for more aid to sch
30、ools. (1) They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2) George and Al love to argue about politics. (3) arms [(1) military equipment; (2) weapons] The rebels got most of their arms by taking them from soldiers. (1) We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear arms. (2) army
31、[military ground forces] The army fights on the ground. around [on every side (of)] She drove around in her new car. arrest [(1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisoner] The judge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1) The police arres
32、ted the violent demonstrators. (2) arrive [to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip] The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit. art [expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues] Much of the art included paintings stolen during Worl
33、d War II. artillery [big guns] Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town. as [(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while] The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1) As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clock. (2) He watched the anim
34、al as it ran across the field. (3) ash [the part left after something burns] Only ashes were left when the fire passed. ask [(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted] We ask the teacher questions every day. (1) The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2) assist [to hel
35、p] The doctor asked the medical student to assist him. astronaut [a person who travels in space] Astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. astronomy [the scientific study of stars and the universe] I study astronomy because I like to look at stars. asylum [politi
36、cal protection given by a government to a person from another country] The refugee asked for political asylum. at [(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when] She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1) Look at the bear. (2) We must go home at noon. (3) atmosphere [the gases surrounding any
37、 star or planet] The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide. attach [(1) to tie together; (2) to connect] Please attach this name card to your coat. (1) He attached himself to our group. (2) attack [(1) a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; (2) to start a fight] T
38、he war started with a rebel attack on government troops at Charleston, South Carolina. (1) Several men attacked him on the street. (2) attempt [(1) to work toward something; (2) to try; (3) to make an effort] He attempted to change his life one step at a time. (1) Do not attempt to drive thro
39、ugh the flood waters. (2) You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3) attend [to be present at] The president will attend the meeting. automobile [(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car] Is a bus an automobile? (1) Who invented the automobile? (2) a
40、utumn [the time of the year between summer and winter] The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow. average [(1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2) common; (3) normal] The average of daily high temperatures in Washington in January is zero degrees, Celsius. (1) The average a
41、mount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2) John is an average student. (3) avoid [to stay away from] Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack. awake [not sleeping] The storm kept everyone awake for hours. award [an honor or prize for an act or service] Last night, we sa
42、w the movie that won the best picture award. away [not near] The old man came from far away, but his home is here now. baby [a newly born creature] Mary had a baby last night. back [(1) the part behind the front; (2) the other way from forward] The writer's picture is on the b
43、ack of the book. (1) She stopped walking away and looked back at me. (2) bad [(1) wrong; (2) acting against the law; (3) not good] Bill made a bad decision. (1) The prisoner was a bad man for most of his life. (2) The water was dirty and had a bad taste. (3) balance [to make two sides or
44、 forces equal] I balanced my budget by not spending more than I earned. ball [something round] The earth is shaped like a ball. balloon [a device of strong, light material that rises when filled with gas lighter than air] Many hot air balloons race in New Mexico each year. ballot [a p
45、iece of paper used for voting] I was asked to count the ballots and announce the winner. ban [(1) to not permit; (2) to stop; (3) an official restriction] Running is banned at our swimming pool. (1) The curfew bans all night time travel. (2) The protestors called for a ban on smoking in publ
46、ic buildings. (3) bank [an organization that keeps and lends money] The man said he robbed banks because that is where the money is. bar [to prevent or block] He was barred from competing in the games because he used illegal drugs. barrier [anything that blocks or makes an action diffi
47、cult] The voting rights law removes most racial barriers to voting. base [(1) a military center; (2) to establish as a fact] My brother is at a military training base. (1) Her research was based on experiments. (2) battle [a fight between opposing armed forces] Southern forces won the b
48、attle but lost the war. be [(1) to live; (2) to happen; (3) to exist] The man is very sick and will not be here much longer. (1) The wedding will be soon. (2) Washington, D.C., has been the capital for 200 years. (3) beat [to hit again and again] The prison guards denied they beat the p
49、risoner. beauty [that which pleases the eye, ear or spirit] All fell silent at the beauty of the mountains. because [for the reason that] He left because he was sick. become [to come to be] When did he become sick? bed [a sleeping place] The bed was so hard that I could not slee
50、p. before [earlier] Bill ate before he went to work. begin [(1) to do the first part of an action; (2) to start] He began to laugh when he saw me. (1) A long walk begins with one step. (2) behind [(1) at the back of; (2) in back of] Our fastest runner was far behind the leader. (1)






