【世纪雅思整理121】雅思词汇表.doc

词 汇 表
第一章
1 普通词汇
abbreviate to make (a word , story, etc.) shorter: 节略
abet to help in a plan, esp. a crime: 從恿; 教唆
ability power and skill ,esp. to do ,think, make, etc (尤指制作, 思考, 创造等的)能力; 才能 She has the ability to go to college, but she doesn’t want to.
abrupt 1. sudden and unexpected:突然的 The train came to an abrupt stop, making many passengers fall off their seats.
2. ( of behavior, character, etc.) rough, rather impolite: (行为, 性格等); 无礼的

abuse 1. to do cruel things to(a person or animal): 虐待, 凌辱(人或动物) I won’t allow you to abuse that dog.
2. to say cruel or rude things to or about (somebody or something): 骂(人或事); 讲…坏话
3. to put to wrong use ;use badly: 滥用; 妄用 to abuse one’s power
academic 1. concerning teaching or studying ,esp. in a college or university:(学院或大学) 教学的; 学术的
2. concerning those subject taught to provide skills for the mind rather than for the hand: 人文研究的; 学术上的
accelerator the piece of apparatus in a car , etc . which is used to increase speed:(汽车等的) 加速装置; 加速器
access 1.a means of entering ; way in ; entrance: 进入; 通路 The only ( means of ) access to their house is a narrow road.
2. means or right of using , reaching , or entering: 使用接近或者进入的方法权利
accommodation a place to live ; room , flat , house , hotel room ,etc .住所 What sort of accommodation can you get in?
accomplishment 1.the act of accomplishing or finishing work completely and successful: 完成; 成就
2. a skill ; something in which one is accomplished: 造诣; 成就
accordance agreement: 一致 I sold the house , in accordance with your orders .
accuracy the quality of being ACCURATE : exactness or correctness :正确性; 准确性
accurate careful and exact ; exactly correct : 准确的; 确切的 Give me an accurate report of what happened .
acidity the quality of being acid ; sourness: 酸性; 酸味
acquaintance 1. a person whom one knows, esp . through work or business , but who may not be a friend : (通过工作或业务) 认识的人;相识
2.information or knowledge, as obtained though personal experience rather careful study:(从经验所得的) 知识;了解 I have an/some acquaintance with the language .
acquire to gain or come to possess by one’s own work ,skill , action . etc.获得;取得; 得到 He acquired a knowledge of computers by careful study.
acquisition 1.the act of acquiring: 得到;获得.
2.something acquired: 获得物 This car is my latest acquisition .
adequate enough for the purpose , and no more :刚够的;适量的 The city’s water supply is no longer adequate.
adhere to stick firmly ( to another or each other ): 粘;附着 The two surfaces adhered ( to each other ) , and we couldn’t get them apart.
adjudicate to act as a judge : 裁判;裁决. To adjudicate a singing competition

adjust to change slightly , esp . in order to set right or make suitable for a particular job or new condition:调整;使适合. I must adjust my watch because it’s slow.
administration the control or direction of affairs , as of a country or business :管理;行政 You would need some experience in administration.
administrative of or concerning the control and direction of affairs , as of a country of business :行政的;管理的
adopt to take ( someone else’s child ) into one’s family and to take on the full responsibility in law of a parent : 收养
adoption ( an example of ) the act o adoption : 收养;采取 If you can’t have children of your own ,why not consider adoption ?
adoptive having adopted ( esp . a child ) :收养的(尤指小孩子) her adoptive parents
adrenalin a chemical substance ( hormone ) made by the body during anger , fear , fear , anxiety , etc . causing quick or violent action : 肾上腺素
adult (of) a fully grown person or animal, esp. a person over an age stated by low, usu. 18 or 21: 发育成熟的(人或动物); 成年人(尤指够法定年龄者, 通常为18或21岁) This movie is for adults , not children .
adverbial (something) like , used as , or having qualities typical of an adverb :状语; 状语的
adverse not in favor of going against ; opposing : 不利的;相反的 The judge gave us an adverse decision.
aerodynamics the science that studies the forces that act on bodies moving through the air: 空气动力学;气体力学
aerosol a small container from which liquid can be forced out in the form of a fine mist: 喷雾器;喷洒雾剂的小容器
aesthetics the study , science. or philosophy of beauty, esp . in art : 美学;审美观
affirmative (a word) declaring “yes”: 肯定的(话);赞成的(话) an affirmative answer
afflict to cause to suffer in the body or mind ; trouble :折磨;使烦恼 afflicted with blindness
affluent having plenty of money or other possessions; wealthy:富裕的;富足的
agenda a list of the business or subject to be considered at a meeting :议程
agile able to move quickly and easily ; active :敏捷的;灵活的
agriculture the art or practice of farming , esp . of growing crops:农业
aid support ; help : 援助;帮助 He went to the aid of the hurt man.
Alluvial being , concerning , or made of soil put down by rivers , lakes , floods , etc . 冲击的;淤积的
Ally to join or unite , as by political agreement or marriage :结合;团结(政治联盟或来联姻) the small country allied itself with / to the stronger power .
Almond a fruit tree whose seeds are eaten as nuts : 杏树
Alphabet the set of letters used in writing any language, esp. when arranged in order: 字母表
Alpine of or concerning the Alps or other high mountains : 关于阿尔卑斯山脉或其他高山的
Alternative (of two things) that may be used, had, done, etc. instead of another; other: 两者选一的; 其他的 The returned by an alternative road.
Something, esp. a course of action that may be taken or had instead of one or more others: 抉择; 可供选择的方案 The alternative to being taken prisoner was to die fighting.
Altitude height, as of a mountain above sea level: (海拔)高度
Amalgamate to join; unite; combine: (企业, 团体, 组织等)(使)联合;(使) 合并
Amateur a person who performs, plays, takes part in sports, takes photographs, etc. for enjoyment an without being paid for it: 业余爱好者
Amber (the color of a yellowish brown hard clear substance used for jewels, decorations, ect. 琥珀
Ambitious having a strong desire for success, power, riches, etc. 有雄心的; 野心勃勃的 an ambitious to succeed in politics
Ambivalent having opposing feelings towards , or opinions about , something or someone : (对人或事)有矛盾情绪(或看法)的
Ambulance a motor vehicle for carrying sick or wounded people, esp. to a hospital: 救护车
Ammonia a strong gas with a sharp smell, used in explosives, in chemical to (fertilizers) to help plants grow, etc. 氨
Amphibian an animal that is able to live both on land and in water : 水陆两栖动物(如蛙)
Amputate to cut off (part of the body), esp. for medical reasons: 切除 (身体的一部分); 截肢 He leg was so badly damaged that the doctors had to amputate it .
Analogous like or alike in someway : 类似的,相似的 Your suggestion was analogous to one that was made earlier .
Analysis ( an ) examination of something together with thoughts and judgments about it : 分析;剖析 His analysis of the accident showed what had happened .
Anatomy the scientific study of the bodies of living things, esp. by cutting up dead bodies: 解剖学
Anchor a heavy piece of metal , usu. hooked , at the end of a chain or rope , for lowering into the water to keep a ship from moving : 锚 To stop sailing and lower the anchor :停船下锚;抛锚
Anecdote a short interesting or amusing story about a particular person or event : 轶事;趣闻
Anguish very great pain and suffering, esp. of mind: (心里) 极大的痛苦 She was in anguish over her missing child .
Antenna a long thin sensitive hair like organ. usu . in pairs , on the heads of some insects and animals that live in shells , and used to feel with : 触角;触须
Anthropology the scientific study of the human race ,including its different its bodily types and its beliefs , social habits ,etc . 人类学
Antibiotic ( a medical substance , such as penicillin ) produced by living things and able to stop the growth of , or destroy , harmful bacteria that have entered the body: 抗菌素;抗生素
Anticipation the act of anticipating : 预期;期待 We waited at the station in anticipation of her arrival .
Anticlockwise BrE in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock :逆时针方向的
Antiquated old and not suited to present needs or conditions ; not modern ;old-fashioned: 过时的;陈旧的;老式的.
Anxiety fear and worry , esp . as caused by uncertainty about something :担忧;不安;焦虑. They felt strong anxiety ( for her safety / about her ) .
Aphorism a true or wise saying or principle expressed in a few words maxim :格言;警句
Apiece to , for , or from each person or thing ;each: 每人;每个;个 The apples cost fifty cents apiece .
Apparel clothes , esp . of a fine or special sort : 服装;衣着(尤指质地优良或特制的) priestly apparel
Apparent easily seen or understood ; plain : 明显的;显而易见的 Her anxiety was apparent to everyone .
Appeal strong request for help , support , money , mercy : 恳求;呼吁;(帮助;支持;钱;慈悲等)
Appendix a short wormlike organ leading off the bowel , and having little or no use: 阑尾;盲肠
Appliance an apparatus , instrument , or tool for a particular purpose , esp . a machine run by electricity and used in the house : 器具; 装置(尤指家用电器) This house has several appliances such as a washing machine and clothes dryer .
Applicable able to have an effect on : 生效的;适用的 The new law is applicable beginning next Monday.
Appraise to judge he worth , quality , or condition of ; find out the value of :估价;评价 They appraised the house carefully before they bought it .
Approach the act of approaching : 靠近;接近 The approach of winter brings cold weather .
Appropriate correct or suitable : 正确的;合适的 His bright clothes were not appropriate for a funeral .
Approve to agree officially to : 批准; 同意;通过. The company president approved the building plans .
Approximate nearly correct , but not exact :大概,大约 The approximate number of boys in the school is 300 but remember that 300 is only an approximate figure .
Aquatic living or happening in or on water : 水生的; 水中或水上的 Aquatic plants / animals
Arable 可耕的;适用于耕种的.
Arbitrate to act as a judge in (an argument), esp. at the request of both sides: 仲裁; 公断 Someone must arbitrate between them.
Arboreal concerned with , or living in trees 树林的; 有关树林的;乔木的
Archaeology the study of the buried remains of ancient times , such as houses , pots , tools, and weapons :考古学
Architecture the art and science of building , including its planning , making , and ornamentation : 建筑学
Argument a disagreement, esp . one that is noisy ; quarrel : 争论;争吵
Arithmetic the science of numbers ; calculation by numbers: 算术(学) ;计算
Aroma a strong usu. pleasant smell :芳香; 香气 The aroma of fresh coffee
Arouse to cause to wake ; rouse : 唤醒,叫醒 We aroused him from his deep sleep .
Arrange to set in a good or pleasing order : 布置;整理;排列 to arrange flower
Arrangement an agreement or plan ; something arranged : 安排;准备 She’s in charge of all the arrangements for the wedding .
Array to set in order : 部署,列阵 The soldiers were arrayed on the opposite hill .
Artery a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the blood :动脉
Arthritis a disease cause pain and swilling in the joints of the body : 关节炎
Ascertain to discover ( the facts of something ) ; get to know : 发现;查明;确定 I am going to ascertain the truth
Ascribe attribute to : 把…归于 He ascribe his success to skill and hand work.
Assault a sudden violent attack :突袭 He led an assault against or to which one is being sent : ( 分配的 ) 工作;任务 an assignment in India
Assist to help or support : 援助 帮助 They assisted ( him ) in performing the operation
Associate ( cause to ) join as friends or business partners : ( 使) 交往, 合伙 He associate with criminals .
Assortment a group of mixed things or of various example of the same type of thing ; mixture: 什锦;各式各样物品的配合. This box contains an assortment of candy .
Assume to take as a fact or as true without proof ,suppose: 假定;设想. If he’s not here in five minutes ,we will assume (that) he isn’t coming .
Assure to try to cause ( someone ) to believe or trust in something ; promise : 保证;担保 I assure you that this medicine cannot harm you .
Assured having or showing certainty of one’s own abilities : 自信的,有信心的 an assured manner
Asterisk a star like mark ( * ) use : 星状标记(*)
Asthma a diseased condition which makes breathing very difficult at times : 气喘(病) ;哮喘.
Astrology the art of understanding the supposed influence on events and character of the starts and planets : 占星术,星占学
Asymmetric having sides that are not alike : 不对称的
Attach to fix ; fasten ; join : 固定住;系;连接 The picture is attached to the wall by a nail .
Attain to succeed in arriving at , esp . after effort ; reach : (尤指经过努力)获得,达到 She attained the position of director .
Attendance the act of attending :照顾;护理 There is a doctor in attendance .
Audience the people listening to or watching a performance , speech , television show , etc . 听众观众 The audience was / were very exited by the show .
Audiovisual of , for, or concerning both sight and hearing : 视听的,听觉的,视觉的 The school’s audiovisual department has lots of films and records .
Automatic able to work or move by itself without needing the operation of a person : ( 尤指机器) 自动的 The heating system here has an automatic temperature control .
Auxiliary offering or giving help ; adding support : 辅助的;补助的;附属的.
Auxiliary workers / machinery
Available able to be gotten , abstained , used , seen . etc . 可得到的,可用的,可看见的 I’m sorry ,sir , those shows are not available in your size .
Average the amount found by adding together several quantities and then dividing by number of quantities : 平均数 The average of 3,8,and 10 is 7
Aware having knowledge or understanding : 意识到的;知道的 Are you aware of the difficulty / that there is a difficulty ?
Awesome expressing or causing feelings of awe ( esp . when fear is present ) : 可怕的;令人恐惧的 an awesome account of the terro