1、SupplementaryGameSynonymsGeneral Introduction English is a language particularly rich in synonyms e.g. different words which stand for the same thing, and these synonyms differ from one another in several ways. This is partly because of the convention, particularly in written English, that one shoul

2、d avoid repeating the same word over and over again. enough=sufficient=adequate=abundant=considerable snack=bag gin everlasting=never-ending recalcitrant=disobedientAmerican English and British English While people from America and Britain speak different varieties of English, they usually find litt

3、le difficulty in understanding each other. There are, however, some differences in vocabulary which may cause some misunderstanding, though thank largely to the popularity of American films more English people are probably familiar with American English than the other way round. II. American English

4、 and British EnglishDear LouiseIve just arrived in London from Paris. After France I thought Id at least have no trouble with the language, but in fact it turns out that the Brits dont speak English after all ! Least ways not quite like we do in the States, as I soon discovered when I arrived at my

5、new flat. Its in a tower block with a lift which is always breaking down, but fortunately Im only up on the first floor. Theres a caretaker who does minor repairs and helps empty the dustbins once a week. II. American English and British EnglishThere are lots of young families living here so the pav

6、ement outside the entrance is always full of prams and the washing line full of nappies. I usually use the tube for getting about but last week I hired a car to motor down to the seaside for a holiday. It was a disaster! First of all I ran out of petrol and had to walk miles to buy some more. And th

7、en I got a puncture. Fortunately there was a spare in the boot, but as soon as I began to change the tire it started to rain cats and dogs. By the time Id finished, my new shoes were ruined. I really must buy some wellingtons to cope with the weather over here. Anyway, I must go now or I will miss t

8、he post. Love Terry I. Definition of Synonyms Synonyms are different words, which stand for the same or similar meaning. e.g. job=vocation=profession=occupation field=specialization=trade=work e.g. hobby=avocation=recreation=pastime Synonyms (1) It may be a difference in regional variety e.g. autumn

9、 (B.E.)=fall (A.E.) snack (B.E.)= bag gin (A.E.) (2)There may be stylistic differences.e.g. Salt (daily English)=sodium chloride (term)(3)There may be differences in the emotional connotations of words.e.g. youths (less pleasant)= youngstersSynonyms 1American EnglishBritish EnglishGovernment and Law

10、競(jìng)選國(guó)旗大會(huì)警察地方稅種族主義者證人席貪污律師警車(chē)Key 1American EnglishBritish EnglishGovernment and Law競(jìng)選run for officestand for office國(guó)旗Stars and StripsUnion Jack, Union Flag大會(huì)conventioncongress警察policeman, coppoliceman, bobby地方稅local taxrates種族主義者racistracialist證人席witness standwitness box貪污graftcorruption律師lawyersolicito

11、r警車(chē)patrol carsmobile policeSynonyms 2American EnglishBritish EnglishHousehold things水龍頭爐開(kāi)罐頭刀垃圾儲(chǔ)藏室手杖熱水爐水電煤氣百葉窗吸塵器Key 2American EnglishBritish EnglishHousehold things水龍頭faucettap爐stovecooker開(kāi)罐頭刀can openertin opener垃圾garbage, junkrubbish儲(chǔ)藏室store roomlumber room手杖canestick熱水爐furnaceboiler水電煤氣utilitiesel

12、ectricity, gas, water百葉窗window shadeswindow blinds吸塵器vacuum cleanerhoverAmerican EnglishBritish EnglishBusiness and occupation商店storeshop公司corporationcompany救火隊(duì)Fire departmentFire brigade出租rentLet分期付款installment planhire-purchase國(guó)內(nèi)收入internal revenueinland revenue紙幣billnote廣告牌bill-boardhoarding普通股com

13、mon stockordinary shares存款saving accountdeposit accountSynonymsAmerican EnglishBritish EnglishClothes背心浴衣大衣褲子背帶鞋帶運(yùn)動(dòng)鞋雨衣風(fēng)衣褲子內(nèi)褲 Synonyms 3American EnglishBritish EnglishClothes背心undershirtvest浴衣bathrobedressing gown大衣overcoatgreatcoat, heavy coat褲子背帶suspenderbraces鞋帶boot stringsbootlaces運(yùn)動(dòng)鞋sneakergumshoes雨衣raincoatmac風(fēng)衣windbreakerwindcheater褲子pantstrousers內(nèi)褲underpantspants Key 3American EnglishBritish EnglishFood甜食油炸土豆條蛋卷筒燕麥粥玉米肉餡雞蛋肉卷罐頭食品冰激凌菜豆Synonyms 4American EnglishBritish