詞匯晨讀03說(shuō)明：本系列資料的例句盡可能多地選自高考真題或各地模擬試題；凡是形容詞+ly構(gòu)成的副詞在本系列資料【拓展】欄目里不予列出。(approachawkward)approach v.走近，靠近，逼近：Approaching the city center, we saw a stone statue of about 10 meters in height.接近市中心時(shí)，我們看到了一座高約10米的石像。開(kāi)始考慮，開(kāi)始著手：He approached the idea with caution.他開(kāi)始認(rèn)真地考慮那個(gè)主意。n.走近，靠近：The approach of winter brings cold weather.冬天快到了，天氣要轉(zhuǎn)冷了。通路，入口：All approaches were blocked.所有的入口都堵塞了。方法，手段：At the meeting they discussed three different approaches to the study of mathematics.在會(huì)上，他們討論了三種不同的數(shù)學(xué)學(xué)習(xí)方法。Nine in ten parents said there were significant differences in their approach to educating their children compared with that of their parents.十分之九的父母表示，他們教育孩子的方法與他們的父母的方法有顯著差異?！就卣埂繀⒖丛~條means, method, way。appropriate adj.適當(dāng)?shù)?，合適的：Jeans are not appropriate for a formal party.正式聚會(huì)上穿牛仔褲不合適。As a new diplomat, he often thinks of how he can react more appropriately on such occasions.作為一名新的外交官，他經(jīng)常考慮如何在這種情況下做出更恰當(dāng)?shù)姆磻?yīng)。【拓展】后接that從句時(shí)，從句謂語(yǔ)通常要用“(should)+動(dòng)詞原形”：It is appropriate that he(should)be present.他應(yīng)到場(chǎng)才對(duì)。appropriateness n.適當(dāng)性，適合性：Revising involves mixing the effectiveness and appropriateness of all aspects of your writing.修改就是把作品所有方面的有效性和適當(dāng)性融合在一起。inappropriateWe do know people worry a lot about the inappropriate use of their information.我們確實(shí)知道人們很擔(dān)心不恰當(dāng)?shù)厥褂盟麄兊男畔?。approve v.贊成，贊同：People complain that decisions to approve or deny a permit are often arbitraryrather than based on fixed criteria.人們抱怨，決定批準(zhǔn)或拒絕許可證往往是任意的而不是基于既定的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。I approve of your choice.我贊成你的選擇。I dont approve of smoking.我不贊成抽煙。批準(zhǔn)，認(rèn)可：He approved the building plans.他批準(zhǔn)了建筑計(jì)劃。【拓展1】表示“贊成”、“同意”時(shí)，通常不及物，若后接賓語(yǔ)，通常要借助介詞of：I approve of your trying to earn some money, but please dont neglect your studies.我同意你去掙一些錢，可是請(qǐng)不要誤了功課。表示“批準(zhǔn)”時(shí)，總是及物動(dòng)詞，后跟賓語(yǔ)時(shí)無(wú)需任何介詞：The city council approved the building plan.市議會(huì)批準(zhǔn)了這項(xiàng)建筑計(jì)劃?！百澇赡橙俗瞿呈隆辈皇莂pprove sb to do sth，因?yàn)樗遣患拔飫?dòng)詞，不能直接跟sb.作賓語(yǔ)，可改說(shuō) approve of sb.s doing sth.：I do not approve of your going out with him.我不贊成你同他一起出去。【拓展2】approval n.：贊成，同意：He showed his approval by smiling.他用微笑表示贊成。批準(zhǔn)，認(rèn)可：The mayor gave approval to the plan.市長(zhǎng)批準(zhǔn)了這個(gè)計(jì)劃。 approximately adv.大體，大致，大約：The questionnaire takes approximately ten to fifteen minutes to complete and can be used along with the assessment interview.調(diào)查問(wèn)卷大約需要10到15分鐘完成，可以與評(píng)估面試一起使用。arbitrary adj.任意的，任性的，武斷的，霸道的，專橫的，獨(dú)斷獨(dú)行的，隨心所欲的：My choice was quite arbitrary.我的選擇相當(dāng)隨意。I was unaware of the critical points involved, so my choice was quite arbitrary.我不知道其中涉及到的關(guān)鍵點(diǎn)，所以我的選擇是相當(dāng)武斷的。This is an arbitrary decision.這是個(gè)武斷的決定。Im not used to your arbitrary standards.我不習(xí)慣你們那些隨心所欲的標(biāo)準(zhǔn)。arch n.拱廊，拱門，弓形：The bridge has three arches.這座橋有三座拱洞。Marble Arch is a famous London landmark.大理石拱門是著名的倫敦標(biāo)志。v.(使)彎成弓形：The rainbow arches the heaven.虹在天上成弓形。 The cat arches its back when it sees the dog.貓看到狗，便把背拱起。architect n.建筑師，設(shè)計(jì)師，締造者：He is known as a successful architect.他以成功的建筑師聞名。A dozen ideas were considered before the chief architect decided on the design of the building.首席設(shè)計(jì)師考慮了十幾個(gè)想法然后才決定建筑物的設(shè)計(jì)。He was the chief architect of the countrys new economic policy.他是制定國(guó)家新經(jīng)濟(jì)政策的總設(shè)計(jì)師。He was one of the architects of the republic.他是這個(gè)共和國(guó)的締造者之一。architecture n.建筑學(xué)(術(shù))：He obtained a diploma in architecture.他獲得了建筑學(xué)的學(xué)位證書(shū)。建筑樣式(風(fēng)格)，建筑物： The new house he bought was colonial architecture.他新買的房子是美國(guó)初期的建筑。The Forbidden City is one of the worlds greatest works of architecture.紫禁城是世界上最偉大的建筑之一。This church is a fine example of Norman architecture.這座教堂是典型的諾曼式建筑。構(gòu)造，結(jié)構(gòu)：The architecture of this house is very substantial.這座房子的結(jié)構(gòu)很牢固。Arctic adj.北極的：the Arctic Ocean北冰洋 極冷的：What arctic weather we are having!天氣冷極了！area n.面積：Whats the area of the field?這塊地面積多大？地區(qū)，區(qū)域：The low area is flooded very often.這低地經(jīng)常被淹。Wild swans appearance in the area is a good indication of a better environment.野天鵝在該地區(qū)的出現(xiàn)是環(huán)境改善的一個(gè)很好的標(biāo)志。From news on education in Yunnan，we can sense that the problem of lacking resources is particularly acute in rural areas.從云南的關(guān)于教育的新聞中，我們可以感覺(jué)到在農(nóng)村地區(qū)，缺乏資源的問(wèn)題特別嚴(yán)重。范圍，領(lǐng)域，方面：As is expected, AI is an area where China may appear as a leading force.正如所預(yù)料的那樣，人工智能是一個(gè)中國(guó)可能成為領(lǐng)先者的領(lǐng)域。【拓展】表示某地的具體面積時(shí)，可用含有area的多種表達(dá)：這個(gè)房間的面積為10平方米。The room has an area of ten square meters.=The area of the room is ten square meters.=The room is ten square meters in area.=The room covers an area of ten square meters.argue v.爭(zhēng)辯，爭(zhēng)論，爭(zhēng)辯(說(shuō))，爭(zhēng)吵，據(jù)理力爭(zhēng)：I argued that we needed a large office.我據(jù)理力爭(zhēng)我們需要一個(gè)大辦公室。Eugenes never willing to alter any of his opinions. Its no use arguing with him.尤金從不愿意改變他的任何觀點(diǎn)。和他爭(zhēng)論沒(méi)用。Those who argue that circus life is harmful to animals show little knowledge of these facts.那些爭(zhēng)辯說(shuō)馬戲團(tuán)生活對(duì)動(dòng)物有害的人對(duì)這些事實(shí)知之甚少。Inviting James and Ivan to dinner on the same evening is a terrible disaster they always argue with each other, which makes us annoyed.在同一天晚上邀請(qǐng)詹姆斯和伊萬(wàn)真是一個(gè)災(zāi)難，因?yàn)樗麄兛偸潜舜藸?zhēng)吵，這一點(diǎn)讓我們很惱火?！就卣埂縜rgue的相關(guān)搭配：Its no use arguing with my husband about money.和我的丈夫爭(zhēng)論錢是沒(méi)有用的。They tried to argue him into joining them in the activity.他們?cè)噲D說(shuō)服他參加他們的活動(dòng)。Idontwanttoargueheroutofdoingthat.我可不想說(shuō)服她不做那件事.But there are many people who argue for changing their jobs, they argue that change means progress.但是許多人贊成換工作，他們辯解說(shuō)改變就意味著進(jìn)步。Let others argue over small things, but not you.讓別人去為小事情爭(zhēng)論不休，而不是你。It is very difficult to argue against its use.想要反對(duì)使用維生素B，十分困難。I never intended to argue on this topic of conversation.我并沒(méi)有企圖爭(zhēng)論誰(shuí)對(duì)誰(shuí)錯(cuò)。You can argue about any of these assumptions.任何假定都可以爭(zhēng)論。argument n.爭(zhēng)論，辯論：After a long argument, we decided where to go for our holiday.經(jīng)過(guò)長(zhǎng)時(shí)間爭(zhēng)論，我們決定了在哪里度假。論點(diǎn)，論據(jù)，理由：There are many arguments against smoking.有許多理由反對(duì)抽煙?！就卣埂縝eyond argument勿容/不容/無(wú)可爭(zhēng)辯的：ItisbeyondargumentthatJapanesemilitaristshadcommittedgravecrimesagainstChinese people.日本軍國(guó)主義對(duì)中國(guó)人民犯下的滔天罪行是不容爭(zhēng)辯的。arise(arose, arisen) v.出現(xiàn)，發(fā)生：A number of high buildings have arisen where there was nothing a year ago but ruins.在一年前還是廢墟的地方，出現(xiàn)了許多高層建筑。造成，引起：Accidents can arise from carelessness.意外事件可能因疏忽而引起。arm n.手臂，臂狀物：He was seen walking arm in arm with a lady.有人看見(jiàn)他與一位女士臂挽著臂同行。(用復(fù)數(shù))武器，武力：Lay down your arms or well fire.放下武器，不然我們就要開(kāi)槍了。v.以裝備，武裝(起來(lái))：The enemy is arming.敵人正在備戰(zhàn)。armchair n.扶手椅：This armchair is made of bamboo.這個(gè)扶手椅是用竹子做成的。army n.軍隊(duì)，陸軍：Withoutapeoplesarmythepeoplehavenothing.沒(méi)有一個(gè)人民的軍隊(duì)，便沒(méi)有人民的一切。The two armies fought for control of the bridge.兩軍為占領(lǐng)那座橋而戰(zhàn)。大群，大批：An army of ants marched across the path.一大群螞蟻浩浩蕩蕩地穿過(guò)小徑。around adv.在周圍，在附近：He looked around.他向四周看看。到處，各處：Children were playing around on the sand.孩子們?cè)谏车厣系教幫妗－h(huán)繞，繞圈：The tree measures two meters around.這樹(shù)周長(zhǎng)2米。轉(zhuǎn)身：He turned around and saw her.他轉(zhuǎn)過(guò)身就看見(jiàn)了她。到某地方(某人家)：Come around to my place sometime.找個(gè)時(shí)間來(lái)我家玩。prep.在周圍，環(huán)繞：He put his arms around her shoulders.他摟抱著她的雙肩。在的各處，朝的四處，遍及：The boy left his toys around the room.男孩把玩具丟得滿屋都是。在的附近，在身邊：He lives somewhere around London.他住在倫敦附近。大約：He left his homeland around 1945.他大約在1945年離開(kāi)家鄉(xiāng)。繞過(guò)，拐彎：Lets get around the most difficult part.我們跳過(guò)最難的部分吧?！就卣埂縜roundthecorner即將來(lái)臨/到來(lái)，就快到了，就在附近：The final examination is around the corner.期末考試即將來(lái)臨。We believe that there are educational reforms around the corner that will bring a lot of changes for the better.我們相信，教育改革即將到來(lái)，它將帶來(lái)許多改善。around the clock全天侯，夜以繼日：TheBank is openaroundtheclock.那家銀行24小時(shí)營(yíng)業(yè)。all around周圍，四圍，前后左右，四下里：There were television crews and pressmen fromallaroundtheworld.來(lái)自世界各地的電視工作者和新聞?dòng)浾啐R聚一堂。It kept on raining heavily for a whole week. As a result,we have big floods all around our town.雨下了整整一個(gè)星期。結(jié)果，我們鎮(zhèn)上到處洪水泛濫。arrange v.安排，準(zhǔn)備：He arranged time each day for watching comedy films.每天都回安排出時(shí)間來(lái)觀看喜劇電影Can you arrange for a car to take us there?你能安排一輛車送我們?nèi)ツ莾?？The secretary arranged a convenient time and space for the applicants to have an interview.秘書(shū)為申請(qǐng)人參加面試安排了方便的時(shí)間和地點(diǎn)。商定，約定：We arranged with him to meet at the station.我們與他約好在車站見(jiàn)面。整理，排列：We arranged them in pairs.我們把它們成對(duì)地排好。【拓展】其后可接不定式，但不接不定式的復(fù)合結(jié)構(gòu)，如“我已安排他去參加會(huì)議”不能譯為“Ive arranged him to attend the meeting.”，可改為“Ive arranged for him to attend the meeting 或Ive arranged that he (should) attend the meeting.”其名詞為arrangement (常用復(fù))安排，準(zhǔn)備工作排列，整理，商定，約定：Whatever she says will not make any difference to our arrangements.無(wú)論她說(shuō)什么，都不會(huì)對(duì)我們的安排有影響。Ill make arrangements for you to be met at the station.我將安排人到火車站接你。Thats a beautiful flower arrangement.那花插得很美。Wecancometosomearrangementovertheprice.價(jià)錢方面，我們可以商議解決.arrest v.逮捕，拘捕，拘留：Although the police thought he was the most likely one, since they had no exact proof about it, they could not arrest him.雖然警方認(rèn)為他是嫌疑最大的人，但由于他們沒(méi)有確切的證據(jù)，所以無(wú)法逮捕他。Staybehindthetape!Sir,staybackorIllbeforcedtoarrestyou.站到黃線后面！先生，后退，否則我不得不拘留你了。Themainoppositionleadershadbeenarrestedorputunderhousearrest.主要反對(duì)派領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人都已經(jīng)遭到逮捕或軟禁。阻止：TheFederalReservetookextraordinaryactionstoarrestthiscrisis.美聯(lián)儲(chǔ)采取了非常措施阻止危機(jī)。吸引(注意)：An unusual noise arrested his attention.一陣不尋常的嘈雜聲吸引了他的注意。n.逮捕，拘捕，拘留：Thearresthascomeasaterribleshock.這次逮捕讓人極為震驚。She was put under house arrest two years ago but remained a powerful symbol in last years election. 雖然兩年前就已遭軟禁，她在去年的選舉中仍然是勢(shì)力強(qiáng)大的代表人物。arrival n.到來(lái)，到達(dá)：Father had left for London on business upon my arrival, so I didnt see him.我一到倫敦，父親就出差去了，所以我沒(méi)看見(jiàn)他。On(your)arrival at the hotel please wait for further instructions.到達(dá)旅館后，請(qǐng)聽(tīng)候進(jìn)一步指示。出現(xiàn)：Thearrivalofthecinemawasoncethoughttoproclaimthedeathofthe theater.電影院的出現(xiàn)，曾經(jīng)一度被認(rèn)為宣告了戲院的消亡。到達(dá)者：He was the first arrival.他是第一個(gè)到的。arrive v.到達(dá)，達(dá)到，抵達(dá)：The play had already been on for quite some time when we arrived at the New Theatre.當(dāng)我們到達(dá)新劇院時(shí)，這出戲已經(jīng)上演了一段時(shí)間。You must arrive at the airport two hours earlier.你必須提前兩小時(shí)到達(dá)機(jī)場(chǎng)。They have arrived home safe and sound.他們已平安到家。Last night, John was answering the letters that had arrived for him during the past two weeks.昨晚，約翰正在回過(guò)去兩周來(lái)寄給他的的信。來(lái)臨：The time has arrived for action.行動(dòng)的時(shí)刻到了。達(dá)到，達(dá)成：At last we arrived at an agreement.最后我們達(dá)成了協(xié)議。arrow n.箭：He shot arrows one by one, but each missed.他射了一箭又一箭，但都未射中。箭頭，箭號(hào)：Follow the arrows for Central Station.到中心車站請(qǐng)按箭號(hào)走。art n. 藝術(shù)，美術(shù)：Shall we go to the art exhibition right away?我們馬上去看藝術(shù)展覽好嗎？She displayed great ardor for art.她對(duì)藝術(shù)表現(xiàn)出極大的熱心。Language teaching is both a science and an art.語(yǔ)言教學(xué)既是一門科學(xué)又是一門藝術(shù)。技藝，技術(shù)：He is good at the art of making friends.他善于交友。The art of painting is not easy to learn.畫畫的技藝是不容易 絡(luò)攝像機(jī)，其他一些高科技方法也越來(lái)越流行。Aside from being fun and good exercise, swimming is a very useful skill.除了是樂(lè)趣和有益的鍛煉外，游泳還是一種很有用的技能。ask v. 問(wèn)，詢問(wèn)：You must ask if you dont know.你不懂就得問(wèn)。請(qǐng)求，要求：Ask him to come early.請(qǐng)他早點(diǎn)來(lái)。If you need any help, just ask.你若需要幫忙，盡管說(shuō)。邀請(qǐng)，約請(qǐng)：I asked her to dinner.我請(qǐng)她吃飯?！就卣埂縜sk for請(qǐng)求，要求，征求，征得：You may ask for help.你可以請(qǐng)求幫助。Could I ask for your reaction to this policy?我能問(wèn)一下您對(duì)這個(gè)政策的反應(yīng)嗎？They would stop Lieberman after classes to ask for his advice on cooking.下課后他們會(huì)攔住利伯曼以征求他對(duì)烹飪的建議。You neednt ask for permission when camping in national parks in England.在英國(guó)的國(guó)家公園露營(yíng)時(shí)，你不需要征得許可。The young couple, who returned my lost wallet, left before I could ask for their names.我還沒(méi)有來(lái)得及問(wèn)歸還我丟掉錢包的那對(duì)年輕的夫婦的名字，他們就離開(kāi)了。Thebossisnotinagoodmoodnow;youdbetternotaskfortrouble.老板現(xiàn)在心情不好；你最好不要自找麻煩了。asleep adj.睡著的：He was asleep with his head on his arms.他頭枕著手臂睡著了。Miss Harper closed her eyes and pretended to be asleep.哈珀小姐閉上眼睛，假裝睡著了。There are times when people are so tired that they fall asleep almost anywhere.有時(shí)人們很累，幾乎在任何地方都會(huì)睡著。Her husband was sound/fast asleep.她丈夫睡得很熟。(習(xí)慣上不用 very或very much修飾)aspect n 方面：Deaf people are very attentive in almost every aspect of life. 聾人幾乎對(duì)生活的方方面面都很關(guān)注。The lessons in Basic Math cover every basic aspect of arithmetic.基礎(chǔ)數(shù)學(xué)課程涵蓋了算術(shù)的每一個(gè)基本方面。(建筑物的)方面，方位：The house has a southern aspect.這房子朝南。外觀，外貌，容貌：His face had an angry aspect.他面帶怒容。assess v.估定，評(píng)定，評(píng)估：We assess the advantages and disadvantages of decisions all the time.我們時(shí)時(shí)在評(píng)估決策的利弊。His annual income was assessed at ten thousand dollars.他的年收入估定為1萬(wàn)美元。He can quickly assess a persons character.他可以很快地對(duì)一個(gè)人的性格作出評(píng)估?！就卣埂縜ssessment n.評(píng)定，估定，意見(jiàn)，看法：After only six months he was due for a raise if this assessment was satisfactory.六個(gè)月后，如果評(píng)估結(jié)果令人滿意，就該給他加薪。What is your assessment of the situation?你對(duì)時(shí)局的看法如何？assignment n.任務(wù)，工作，作業(yè)：I have always completed every assignment you have given me.我總是完成你布置給我的每一項(xiàng)任務(wù)。ShesgoingtoIndiaonaspecialassignmentforhernewspaper.她受委派到印度去執(zhí)行報(bào)社的一項(xiàng)特殊任務(wù)。Canyoufinishthisassignmentbytomorrow?到明天你能完成這個(gè)工作嗎？Thisisanassignmentthatcouldoccupyyouforanentiresemester.這是一項(xiàng)可以占用你整個(gè)學(xué)期的作業(yè)?！就卣埂縜ssign分配，指定，指派，布置：The two large classrooms have been assigned to us.這兩間大教室分配給了我們。Theyve assigned their best man to the job.他們指派了最優(yōu)秀的人擔(dān)任這項(xiàng)工作。Ourteachersassigntoomuchhomework.我們老師布置的家庭作業(yè)太多了。assist v.幫助，援助：Technology is going to assist but it is not going to do everything.技術(shù)將起到幫助作用，但并不是萬(wàn)能的。She assisted him in correcting the proof.她幫助他做改校樣的工作。I assisted my son with his homework.我?guī)椭鷥鹤幼鲎鳂I(yè)。assistance n.幫助，援助：If Mr. Dewey had been present, he would have offered any possible assistance to the people there.如果杜威先生在場(chǎng)，他會(huì)向那里的人們提供任何可能的幫助。The plan was carried out with the assistance of foreign experts.該計(jì)劃是在外國(guó)專家的幫助下進(jìn)行的?！就卣埂縞ome to sb.s assistance援助/幫助某人，give assistance to給以/提供援助(幫助)：She felt sure that all her friends would come to her assistance.她確信她的所有朋友都會(huì)幫助她的。Thecollegeswerefoundedtogiveassistancetopoorscholars.創(chuàng)建學(xué)院的目的是給貧困的學(xué)者提供幫助。Why not givetechnicalassistancetoMember Statesandpartners;為什么不給會(huì)員國(guó)和合作伙伴提供技術(shù)援助昵？assistant n.助手，助理，助教：Who is going to be his assistant?誰(shuí)將當(dāng)他的助手？Professor Smith, along with his assistants, is working on the project day and night to meet the deadline.史密斯教授和他的助手們?nèi)找岳^夜地為這個(gè)項(xiàng)目工作，以趕上最后期限。 adj.助理的，輔助的：She is an assistant teacher in our school.她是我們學(xué)校的助理教員。associate v.結(jié)交，參加，聯(lián)合：Dont associate with dishonest boys.不要和不誠(chéng)實(shí)的孩子結(jié)交。According to the law, all foreigners have to associate with the local police within two weeks of arrival.根據(jù)法律規(guī)定，所有外國(guó)人必須在抵達(dá)后兩周內(nèi)與當(dāng)?shù)鼐铰?lián)系。聯(lián)想：People always associate Hangzhou with the West Lake.提起杭州，人們就聯(lián)想到西湖。n.同事，伙伴，合伙人：AformerassociateofMr.Pierceswasamongtheprojectssupporters.皮爾斯先生的一個(gè)前合伙人是這個(gè)計(jì)劃的支持者之一?！就卣埂縜dj.副的，聯(lián)合的，有關(guān)聯(lián)的：Hewillcontinue to work for thefirmasaspecialassociatedirector.他將作為特別副經(jīng)理繼續(xù)為該公司工作。association n.協(xié)會(huì)，社團(tuán)：The Chinese Peoples Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries was established in May 1954.中國(guó)人民對(duì)外友好協(xié)會(huì)成立于1954年5月。合伙，交際，交往：I benefited much from my association with him.我和他結(jié)交受益匪淺。聯(lián)合，聯(lián)系，聯(lián)盟：Wellworkinassociationwithanumberoflocalcompaniestoraisemoneyforthehomeless.我們要與本地一些公司聯(lián)合為無(wú)家可歸的人籌款。The power of words lies in their association with the ideas and objects in the objective world. 文字的力量在于他們?cè)诳陀^世界中與思想和事物的聯(lián)系。assume v.假定/如，以為，想當(dāng)然：Assuming that we cant get the necessary equipment，we will have to give up the experiment.假如我們不能得到需要的設(shè)備，我們將不得不放棄這個(gè)實(shí)驗(yàn)。He assumed that all men were equal at birth.他認(rèn)為所有人出生時(shí)都是平等的。Hes not such a fool as you assumed him to be.他并非你所以為的那樣愚蠢。Where unemployment and crime are high, it can be assumed that the latter is due to the former.哪兒的失業(yè)率高，哪兒的犯罪率就高，可以認(rèn)為前者是導(dǎo)致后者的原因。擔(dān)任(職務(wù)等)，承擔(dān)(責(zé)任等)，帶有(某性質(zhì)等)，采用(某形式等)，采?。篢he motion of matter always assumes certain forms.物質(zhì)的運(yùn)動(dòng)總是表現(xiàn)為一定的形式。I admit I made a lot of mistakes in the work, and I will assume responsibility for them.我承認(rèn)我在工作中犯了許多錯(cuò)誤，我會(huì)為他們承擔(dān)責(zé)任。Whoever is in charge of the mining company will assume the responsibility for safety accidents.負(fù)責(zé)礦業(yè)公司的人將承擔(dān)安全事故的責(zé)任。If you assume a negative attitude and complain all the time, whoever works with you is going to feel the same way.如果你采取一種消極的態(tài)度，總是抱怨，和你一起工作的人也會(huì)有同樣的感覺(jué)。assumption n.假設(shè)，想當(dāng)然：We are working in the assumption that everyone invited will turn up.我們假定每一個(gè)應(yīng)邀者都會(huì)到場(chǎng)。Trytounderstandwhatsactually happening instead of acting on the assumption youve made.要試著去弄清事實(shí)，而不是按照你所做的假設(shè)行事。assure v.向保證，擔(dān)保，使確信：Tom assured his boss that he would call forth all his energies in doing this new job.湯姆向老板保證他會(huì)全力以赴做好這份新工作。I apologize if I had offended you, but I assure you that it was unintentional.如果我冒犯了你，我抱歉，但是我向你保證我不是故意的?！就卣埂縜ssurance保證，擔(dān)保，確信，自信：I have full assurance of his honesty.我完全相信他的誠(chéng)實(shí)。He gave me a definite assurance that the repairs would be finished tomorrow.他給我確切保證，修理將于明日完工。They were waiting with assurance for me to discover the truth for myself.他們自信地等待我自己發(fā)現(xiàn)事實(shí)真相。astonish v.使驚訝：His words astonished everybody.他的話使大家感到驚訝。I was astonished at /by the loud sound.我被那巨大的聲音嚇了一跳?！就卣埂縜stonishment n.驚訝：They all stared with astonishment.他們?nèi)俭@訝地瞪著眼。To our astonishment, they arrived on time.使我們驚訝的是，他們準(zhǔn)時(shí)到了。They heard him give a loud shout of astonishment.他們聽(tīng)見(jiàn)他驚奇地大叫一聲。astonishing令人吃驚的，表示事物所具有的特征或性質(zhì)；astonished感到吃驚的，表示人的心理感受：Here is an astonishing and significant fact: Mental work alone cant make us tired.這里有一個(gè)令人吃驚的而重要的事實(shí)：僅僅腦力勞動(dòng)是不能使我們疲勞的。It is believed that if an event is astonishing, it will surely astonish the readers.人們認(rèn)為如果一個(gè)事件是令人驚訝的，它一定會(huì)使讀者吃驚。Wewereallastonishedattheunexpectednews.聽(tīng)了這個(gè)突如其來(lái)的消息，我們都十分詫異。We were astonished to find the temple still in its original condition.我們吃驚地發(fā)現(xiàn)那座廟仍然還是原來(lái)的狀況。astronaut n.宇航員，太空員：My sons dream is to be an astronaut.我兒子的理想是當(dāng)宇航員。astronomy n.天文學(xué)：Astronomy is the scientific study of the sun, moon, and stars and other heaven bodies.天文學(xué)是研究太陽(yáng)、月亮、星星和其他天體的科學(xué)。at prep.(表示地點(diǎn)、場(chǎng)所、活動(dòng)等)在：I saw him sitting at the window.我看見(jiàn)他坐在窗戶邊。Everybody, we begin at page 50 today.各位，我們今天從第50頁(yè)開(kāi)始。(表時(shí)間、年齡等)在：What were you doing at that time?當(dāng)時(shí)你在干什么？He got married at(the age of)36.他36歲時(shí)結(jié)的婚。(表目標(biāo)、方向等)對(duì)，向，朝：He looked at her curiously.他好奇地看著她。Someone is knocking at the door.有人在敲門。(表從事)做，忙于，正在：He was at dinner when I came.我來(lái)時(shí)他正在吃飯。Shenevertalksattable.她在吃飯時(shí)從不說(shuō)話.(表原因)因?yàn)椋篈t the news he became excited.一聽(tīng)到這消息，他變得很激動(dòng)。She was delighted at the chance.她很高興有這個(gè)機(jī)會(huì)。(表價(jià)格、數(shù)量、速度等)以：He sells the cloth at a dollar a yard.他以每