1、.1. It is outrageous that these buildings remain empty while thousands of people have no homes. Outrageous：粗暴的；可惡的；離譜的Sentence：成千上萬的百姓都沒有家而這些建筑物卻仍然空著，這真是太離譜了。2. My brother was expelled from school for bad behavior.expel：驅(qū)逐；除名；開除Sentence：我的弟弟因?yàn)樾袨閻毫佣粚W(xué)校開除了。3. Severe iron deficiency can cause developme

2、ntal delay and growth retardation.retardation：阻滯，延遲Sentence：嚴(yán)重缺鐵可引起發(fā)育遲緩和生長阻滯。4. A goal just before half-time rescued the match from mediocrity.mediocrity：平庸之材Sentence：半場(chǎng)結(jié)束前的一個(gè)進(jìn)球，讓比賽變得精彩起來。5. She has campaigned relentlessly for her husbands release from prison.relentless：無情的；殘酷的；持續(xù)地Sentence：為了能讓她丈夫出獄

3、，她一直堅(jiān)持不懈地而奔走。6. There was a short skirmish between the political party leaders when the government announced it was to raise taxes.skirmish：小爭議Sentence：當(dāng)政府宣布提高稅收，政黨領(lǐng)導(dǎo)人之間產(chǎn)生了短時(shí)間的小沖突。7. Our football coach has worked hard to inculcate a team spirit in/into the players.inculcate：教育，教授，反覆灌輸Sentence：我們的足球教

4、練努力反復(fù)給球員灌輸球隊(duì)靈魂的概念。 8. There was a hint of smug self-satisfaction in her voice.smug：自鳴得意的；自以為是的；Sentence：她的話語中有一絲自以為是的自我滿足。9. Theyll quite happily squander a whole years saving on two weeks in the sun.squander：浪費(fèi)，揮霍；Sentence：他們非常開心地將一整年的積蓄浪費(fèi)在了陽光下的兩個(gè)星期。10. Our landlord rack up the rent by 15% this yea

5、r.rack：過分增加；Sentence：我們房東今年將房租提高了整整15%。1. The labor union and the companys management, despite their long history of unfailingly acerbic disagreement on nearly every issue. Have nevertheless reached an unexpectedly conclusive, albeit still tentative, agreement on next years contract.(A)conclusive結(jié)論性

6、的；決定性的；毋庸置疑的。(B)onerous猶豫的;遲疑的;吞吞吐吐的;躊躇的(C)hesitant猶豫的;遲疑的;吞吞吐吐的;躊躇的(D)swift迅速的;敏捷的;立刻的;突然發(fā)生的 選A。長期以來工會(huì)和公司管理階層一直對(duì)每個(gè)問題都有很尖銳的分歧，然而對(duì)于明年的合同他們卻出人意料并毋庸置疑地表示贊同，盡管這只是暫時(shí)的。2. Human reaction to the realm of thought is often as strong as that to sensible presences; our higher moral life is based on the fact tha

7、t material sensations actually present may have a weaker influence on our action than do ideas of remote facts.(A)familiar symbolic相似的.象征性的 (B)material remote物質(zhì)的.遙遠(yuǎn)的/微小的(C)emotional impersonal情感的.客觀的(D)definitive controversial明確的.有爭議的選B。人類對(duì)思想境界的反應(yīng)程度跟對(duì)可感知的外表的反應(yīng)程度一樣強(qiáng)烈。相比思想上的微小事實(shí)，物質(zhì)感官所真正呈現(xiàn)的可能對(duì)我們的實(shí)際行動(dòng)有更

8、少的影響力，這就是我們更高的道德生活所依賴的事實(shí)。3. In response to the follies of todays parliaments, the councilor does not express inflamed indignation, but rather affects the detachment and smooth aphoristic prose of an eighteenth-century wit.(A)resort to.spurns采取，訴諸 蔑視，踐踏(B)rely on.avoids依賴 避免(C)suppress.clings to抑制 依附

9、，依靠，堅(jiān)持，墨守(D)express.affects表達(dá) 模仿，影響，喜歡選D。針對(duì)當(dāng)今議會(huì)的愚昧，這個(gè)議員沒有表達(dá)一種過激的憤怒，而是模仿某位18世紀(jì)智者那種客觀和舒緩的、警句格式的散文體（來表達(dá)自己的觀點(diǎn)）。 4. As is often the case with collections of lectures by different authors, the book as a whole is disconnected, although the individual contributions are outstanding in themselves.(A)different

10、.disconnected不同的不連貫的，無系統(tǒng)的;(B)incompetent.abysmal無能力的;不勝任的;深不可測(cè)的;完全的;(C)famous.systematic著名的有系統(tǒng)的，有規(guī)則的;有條不紊的;(D)mediocre.unexciting普通的;中等的;不令人興奮的;選A。正如由不同的作者的文章所構(gòu)成的文集的那種通常情形一樣，書的整體風(fēng)格是不統(tǒng)一的，盡管每個(gè)人的作品就其自身而言都是很杰出的。5. The essence of belief is the establishment of practice; different beliefs are distinguisha

11、ble by the different modes of action to which they give rise.(A)allegiances效忠，忠誠；忠貞(B)practice實(shí)踐；練習(xí)；(C)trust信任，信賴； (D)commitment承諾，保證，委托；選B。信仰的本質(zhì)在于（習(xí)俗慣例）的確定，不同的信仰可以憑借這些信仰所導(dǎo)致的不同行為方式來加以區(qū)分。 6. The results of the experiments performed by Elizabeth Hazen and Rachel Brown were provocative not only because

12、 these results challenged old assumptions but also because they called the prevailing methodology into question.(A)specious.original華而不實(shí)的，似是而非的原始的，最初的(B)predictable.contemporary可預(yù)測(cè)的.同時(shí)代的(C)provocative.prevailing挑釁性的，挑戰(zhàn)性的.盛行的，流行的(D)inconclusive.traditional非決定性的.傳統(tǒng)的 選C。伊麗莎白和雷切爾進(jìn)行的實(shí)驗(yàn)結(jié)果是有挑戰(zhàn)性的，因?yàn)檫@些結(jié)果不僅挑戰(zhàn)

13、了老的假設(shè)，還質(zhì)疑了流行的方法學(xué)。7. As early as the seventeenth century, philosophers called attention to the problematic character of the issue, and their twentieth-century counterparts still approach it with uneasiness.(A)problematicuneasiness有疑問的；不確定的不安;擔(dān)憂(B)unusualcomposure與眾不同的鎮(zhèn)靜(C)complexantipathy復(fù)雜的反感的(D)aus

14、piciouscaution吉利的小心選A。早在17世紀(jì)，哲學(xué)家們就注意到了這個(gè)議題的有不確定的特點(diǎn)，到了20世紀(jì)又有跟他們相似的一波科學(xué)家還是帶著不安開展了這個(gè)議題。 8. The deference with which the French aristocracy greeted the middle-class Rousseau was all the more remarkable because he showed so little respect for them. (A)appreciation.deserved欣賞應(yīng)得的(B)suspicion. uncanny懷疑離奇的的

15、(C)reserve.unexpected預(yù)留出人意料的(D)deferenceremarkable敬重卓越的 選D。法國貴族對(duì)身為中產(chǎn)階級(jí)的盧梭表示敬意，而這種尊重反而因?yàn)樗麑?duì)他們的不尊重而變得更加明顯。9. Congress is having great difficulty developing a consensus on energy policy, primarily because the policy objectives of various members of Congress rest on such divergent assumptions.(A) fundame

16、ntal基礎(chǔ)的；(B) trivial瑣碎的，微小的；(C) divergent有分歧的；(D) commonplace平凡的 選C。翻譯：國會(huì)很難在能源政策上達(dá)成一致，主要是因?yàn)椴煌瑖鴷?huì)成員的政策目標(biāo)建立在不同的假設(shè)基礎(chǔ)之上。 10. Hydrogen is the fundamental element of the universe in that it provides the building blocks from which the other elements are produced.(A) expendable可消費(fèi)的(B) fundamental基礎(chǔ)的(C) lighte

17、st最輕的(D) steadiest穩(wěn)定的 選B。氫元素是宇宙的基本物質(zhì),因?yàn)樗峁┝似渌脑刭囈援a(chǎn)生的基本物質(zhì).1 Was he really a villain, or just a scapegoat?2 With regard to hardness, the diamond is in a class by itself?3 The time when a solar eclipse will occur can be calculated.4 Some praise him, whereas others condemn him.5 Ive seen such desire of

18、 success before in people who held immense power.6 These are treacherous times for many foreign business in China.7 He who knows only how to wield a pen usually feels quite helpless in the face of practical problems.8 The author tried to depict the splendor of the sunset.9 They may be able to mediat

19、e between parties with different interest.10 Revisionism is already offering alternative views of his achievement.1 Steve Jobs had been in conflict with (in opposition to) some other members of his crew.2 An entrepreneur is more than just a risk taker. He is a visionary (foreseer).3 The Prime Minist

20、ers fragile government was on the brink (edge) of collapse.4 She loved to ride; on horseback, she was reckless (bold) and utterly without fear.5 Writers of history books often attempt to integrate (put together) the past with the present.6 A language teacher should initiate (lead) students into the

21、elements of grammar.7 Signature must be consist with (be the same as) that in your policy record.8 Cultivating and training college students setback (discouragement) resistance should be an important part in quality education.9 If you cant dazzle (impress) people with brilliance, dazzle them with yo

22、ur smile.10 As far as quality is concerned, we must not make do with what we have, but must constantly strive for (try hard for) excellence.1 A custodian or trustee is appointed to oversee the debtors property to protect it from loss.2 US auto sale are down about 40% from their peak, forcing automak

23、ers to idle plants and furlough workers.3 We are asking consumers to boycott goods from companies that use child labor.4 An oil refinery caught fire and residents near a nuclear reactor were forced to evacuate safe areas.5 The Civil Rights leader focuses on overt discrimination rather than insidious

24、 aspects of racism.6 In the wake of developments in science and technology, man has become more capable of conquering natural disasters.7 When he was drunk, Professor Dou blurted out what was on his mind and added fuel to the fire.8 If a forest fire cannot be extinguished, devastation is sure to ens

25、ue.9 The conservations were designed to undermine her authority so she felt that she could no longer work for the company.10 They wanted to turn the estate into a private golf course and offered 20 million, but the deal fell through.1 On no account should they reckon examination as the only means of

26、 stimulating pupils to pursue knowledge.2 We uphold our most cherished values not only because doing so is right, but also because it strengthens our country and keeps us safe.3 His extensive experience in other parts of Asia helped him to overcome cultural barriers.4 But why did they permit him to

27、carry on his practice of challenging the law and the authority of the law for as long as they did?5 The court ruled that John was justified in hitting the man in self-defense.6 Parliament has passed an act forbidding the slaughter of animals for pleasure.7 Food subsidies are necessary for keeping do

28、wn the price of dairy products and bread.8 The government has reaffirmed that it will take and steps to maintain law and order in our country.9 Hooker didnt squander all the money which his father left him on flashy cars or other vices.10 Above all Susie is a great survivor in the car crash, with a

29、bright, indomitable spirit.1 My grandmother never told my mother the truth about my grandfather. Weve been living a lie all this time.2 The vast expansion in high education is putting a strain on the system.3 He is likely to be called up for Fridays match against Australia.4 He envisages the possibi

30、lity of establishing direct diplomatic relation in the future.5 These dangers are not confined to smokers, but to non-smokers as well.6 Farmers are angry because the rise fails to keep pace with inflation.7 The media distorts reality, categorizes people at all good or all bad.8 The bill was intrigue

31、d through the Senate.9 He has been asked to account for his conduct.10 A man who goes from door to door selling things shall to be aggressive if he wants to succeed.1 During that unexpected rendezvous, I felt more in tune with the rhythm of life on this vast planet than I ever have.2 If you have hig

32、h blood pressure or signs of heart, eyes, nerve or kidney disease, you may need treatment before pregnant.3 The problem with these findings is that they are at variance with what we see on our TV screens and magazines covers.4 Last years, mortgage rates in Hong Kong dipped below 10%, adding fuel to

33、the home-price surge.5 “If there is an evil on earth which we are facing nowadays as nations and as peoples and individuals, then together with drug trafficking and illicit trade, it is human trafficking,” he said.6 Otherwise, the medicine could lose their potency over time due to the development of

34、 resistance.7 All these factors appear to converge on a common conclusion.8 The goal is to allow passengers to converse in a normal speaking voice between front and rear rows while traveling, a small and important factor in a pleasant driving experience.9 Less certain is whether the country can affo

35、rd to keep building at this pace, and whether many of these projects will ever pay off in terms of the economic development they are meant to support.10 To dismiss John from his job when his wife has just left him would hitting a man when he is down.1 Bill was among the first to gain entry to Buckin

36、gham Place when it opened to the public recently.2 Urban planners in practice have to take account of many interest groups in society.3 The situation in Eastern Europe has changed beyond all recognition.4 Then she remembered that they had no mind in any real sense of that word.5 He drew on his exper

37、ience as a yachtsman to make a documentary program.6 When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction.7 Your index finger is the finger that is next to your thumb.8 The author tells of a remarkable encounter with a group

38、 of South Vietnamese soldiers.9 Ill show it to Benjamin. He is bound to know.10 These figures are arrived at on the basis of dentists receipts for1991-1992.1 Now where, once the great pile had been gathered and assembled (collected) to put it all?2 The Sunnyside back garden, it turned out, was large

39、 enough to accommodate (provide for) one of the large models.3 They had succumbed to an understandable temptation to send in slips for interesting words, but not for the prosaic (ordinary) ones.4 Take special note of passages which show or imply that a word is either new and tentative (preliminary).

40、5 Ones has to assume, if unkindly, that those living under the heel of firmly prescriptive linguistic authorities were a little unsure how prudent (careful) it might be to read.6 Murray and his tiny band of workers were kept furiously busy sifting (scrutinizing), sorting, and deciding, day after day

41、 after day.7 And all the words used in the definition must appear elsewhere in the dictionary, so that any readers puzzlement can be rectified (corrected) by his simply looking those up as well.8 In his definition of the word elephant, for example, he writes of the animals pudicity (bashfulness).9 Q

42、ueries of all kinds are asked and answered in an instant.10 The circle of the English language has a well-defined centre, but no discernible (noticeable) circumference.1 The situation brings home to us the need for drastic preventive measures.2 So the question is : how can Nietzsche say yes to life

43、not just in the aggregate but also in every individual but also go on to say no.3 Democracy might elevate the common man to a position of political superiority.4 Shes always comparing me to other people, and somehow I never measure up.5 He was a showman, an extrovert who reveled in controversy.6 This regimen will improve yo