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英语基础词汇汇编（精华版）
AbandonThematchwasabandonedbecauseofbadweather.
crossoutwipeoutdesert/forsake/leave/depart/discard/relinquish/
surrender/withdraw
abideWehavetoabidebytherulesofthegame.(abideobservediscoveradapt)
Youhavetokeep______withthetimes.
Abreast/fitinwith
absorbHewasabsorbedinabookanddidnthearyoucall.
engage/occupy/bendover/bebusywith
abundant/richTheriversandforestsoftheNewWorldwereabundantinfishandgam
e
accessInmanyschools,studentsdonthavesufficientaccesstothelibrary.
Way/approach/solution/answer/
Accessible/available/handy/ready/convenient/obtainable/athand
Hiswordsareneverin_____withhisdeeds.(situationaccordanceaccordingfit)
/conformto/beinproportionto
accountHeaskednoonesadvice;hediditonhisownaccountindependently
Youhavetotakeeverythingintoaccount/
pect/mind
le/statement
Hehasbeenaskedtoaccountforhisabsence.(describetellrelateanswer
forsayexplainexplicate)
e
activeHeisveryactiveinpolitics.
Energetic/spirited/lively/dynamic/excited/enthusiastic
adaptToourdelight,shequicklyadapted(herself)tothesituation.
Adjust/accommodate/alter/vary/arrange/modify/makefit
accustomSheis______tolivingincomfort.(accustomed/usedaddictbefamiliar
with)
admitItwilltakeyouhalfanhourtogettothestation,allowingfortrafficdelay
s.
(allow/admit/accept/permit/receive/confess/acknowledge/adopt)
adequateTheirearningsarebarelyadequatetotheirneeds.
enough/sufficient/satisfactory/plenty/ample
advantageThegreatadvantagewehaveoverthemisthattheyareshortofmoney.
Benefit/gain/upperhandinterest/profit/harvest/crop/earnings/returns
AimHisaimistowinthegame.
Purpose/intention/goal/end/target/objective/motive/destination
AmassHeamassedagreatfortuneintwentyyears.
Accumulate/assemble/gather/increase/collect/compile/heapup/storeup
Mass/bulk/quantity/load/amount/volume/accumulation/pile/heap/crowd/mu
ltitude/pack/gang
Figure/digit/measure
ambitiousTheseyoungmenwereambitiousforsuccessandmoney.
Eagerfor/longingfor/hopefulfor/wishfor/cravefor/beseton/bebenton/be
intentupon
amountHisdebtnowamountsto1,000pounds.
Addupto/approximate/total/sumup
Thefutureofhermarriageissupposedtobedecidedbytheamountofmoney.
sum/measure/quantity/price/value
view/opinion/belief/attitude/impression/notion/idea/thought/conceptio
n/judgment/theory/outlook
announceHehadtoannouncethedeathofJohnsonbeforetheboard.
Proclaim/broadcast/report/state/declare/notify/tell/makeknown
anticipateAgoodgeneralcananticipatewhattheenemywilldo.
expect/lookforwardto/await/foresee/hopefor
Theapparentthingsmightnottellofthetruth.
apparentobviousseemingevidentclearplain
apartApartfromhisnose,heisquitegood-looking.
Apartfromtheinjuriestohisfaceandhands,hebrokebothlegs.
Exceptfor/otherthan/but/butfor/besides/moreover/also/too/aswell/in
addition
Hewasappointedmemberofthecommittee.
Name/elect/nominate/choose/assign/votefor
applyPleaseapplytothesecretaryforfurtherinformation.
Therulesofsafedrivingapplytoeveryone.
like/prefer/endorse/accept/thinkwellof
ariseThecompanyslossesthisyeararisealmostentirelyfromthenewtaxes.
Riseraiserousearousearise
Originate/derive/stem/flow/come/emerge/appear/showup/turnupfrom
artificial/artisticHerpaintingisagreatartisticcreation.
ashamed/shamefulembarrassed/embarrassingfrustrated/frustratinghumilia
ted/humiliating
Ashamedofhavingactedsorashly,DavidapologizedtoAmyforhavingaccused
him.
acquaintImsureBetsyisthegirlwhomyouwillbegladtogetacquaintedw
/minglewith/relate
Iassumethatsuccessisasumofmistakes.
Assumethinksupposepresumesuspectunderstandtakeforgranted
assureIcanassureyouofmysupport.
confirmassureensureinsureconvinceguaranteepledgepromise
You’vegottoattainthemasteryofatleastonforeignlanguage.
Attaingainaccomplishfinishfulfillrealizecomplete
avoidYoushouldavoiddrivinginthecenterofthetownduringtherushhour
.
Avoidshunescapeevadekeepawayfrom
Thegovernmenthasbannedtheusedofchemicalweapons.
Barprohibitexcludeforbidshutoutblockobstruct
basisOnthebasisofoursalesforecastswemaybegintomakeaprofitnext
year.
Chinahasbeenfollowingtheforeignpolicytodeveloprelationswithotherco
untriesonthebasisofthefiveprinciplesofpeacefulco-existence.
groundfoundation
Scientistssayitmaybefiveortenyearsbeforeitispossibletotestthis
medicineonhumanpatients.
Assoonasbeforethesecondtheminutethemoment
Youcan’tblameallthisonme.
Heisthelastonetoblamefortheaccident.
Charge/accuse/indict/censure/criticize/condemn
board/committee/staff/faculty/crew/team
boomProductionboomed.
Progress/increase/advance/thrive/gain/speedup/grow/swell/flourish/dev
elop/pro
sper
briefItisalongletter,butinbrief,hesays"No".short
callThissituation¬¬¬¬_____________forpromptaction.(ca
llsincallsatcallsoncallsfor)
Theyhavecalledofftheirengagement.
ShewascalmwhenItoldheroftheterriblenews.
Quiet/still/tranquil/serene/peaceful
Weshouldnotdoubthiscapability.
Capability/ability/skill/power/talent/capacity/competency/efficiency
Beforeyoudecideonavocation,itmightbeagoodideatoconsultafewgood
friends.
Careerjobvocationtradecallingworkprofessionoccupation
Thereisnoreasonwhyweshouldnotcarryonwithit.
Carryongoonkeeponcontinueworkonbeunderwaybeinprocess
ndition
centerShecenteredherattentionontheproblem.
Focusconcentratefix
Sentence/accusation/persecution/guilty/trial/condemnation/indict/judg
ment
Sincethesituationischanging,let’stakesome_____measurestodealwith
it.
flexiblechangeablechanging
IfIhadthechoice,Iwouldretireatthirty.
Selection/preference/option/alternative
Noonecametoclaimforthehorse,sothefarmerdecidedtosellit.
clingSheclungtothehopethathewasstillalive.
Stickadhereholdgraspkeep
closeTheceremonywasbroughttoaclosebythesingingofthenationalanthe
m（国歌）.
Listenandlookclosely,you’llfinditout.
Agoodemployergiveshintstohisorheremployeeswithoutinterferingwitht
heircreativity.
Tipinformationnewswindmessageclueevidencesignproofkey
combineHydrogencombineswithOxygentoformwater.
blendmixminglefuseunitecouplejoin
criticismjudgmentdecisionevaluationcriterionstandardremark
commitIcannotcommitmyselftoanyfurtherexpense;mymeansarestretched
Comparethiswiththat,
Poetshavecomparedsleeptodeath.
Sheislovelybeyondcompare.
comparisonThisonecostsmorebutisreallycheaperbycomparison.
IhavedonelittlethisyearincomparisonwithwhatIdidlastyear.
Comparable/comparative
compelWecannotcompelyoutodoit,butwethinkyoushould.
Forceobligeurgerequiredrivepressworkhardonpushprompt
Hehasformedagoodhabit.
Form/create/shape/develop/mold/compose/construct/design/devise/frame/
arrange/b
uild
Assemble/manufacture/produce
Nextyear,
composeThecommitteewascomposedmainlyofteachersandparents.
Consistof/bemadeupof/contain/include/hold/cover/comprise
comprehensive/Comprehensible
Shehasacomprehensivegraspofthesubject.
Considerate/considerableItwasveryconsiderateofyoutosendmeaChristma
scard.
Differencebetweenthem:
Considerate/thoughtful/kind/sympathetic
Considerable/much/important/great/significant/powerful
contendIwouldcontendthatunemploymentisourmostserioussocialevil.
Argue/struggle/fight/quarrel
Ourjourneywasslowbecausethetrainstoppedcontinuallyatdifferentvillag
es.
continuouslyvscontinually
copePoorMary！Shehassomuchtocopewith.
dealwithlivewithbeputupwithtolerateendurebearstandbefed
upwith
handletreat
correspondThiswordintheEnglishversioncorrespondstothatphraseinthe
Frenchone.
countHeropinioncountsbecauseofherexperience.
Matterbeofimportancesignificanthavethelastword
Don’tcountonasalaryincreasethisyear.
believedependedcountconfiderelydependbank
criticalIfyoureallyunderstoodthedifficultiesfacingthegovernment,you
Crucialurgentpressingdecisive
Ironicfaultfindingpickyfastidioussarcastic
cureThismedicineshouldcureyouofyourcold.
Remindrelieveinformdepriverobbreak
terntendencyfashionroutinenature
Thedamagetothehousecausedbythestormtookseveraldaystorepair.
destructiondamageharmruininjurybruiseimpactspoilwrongpainagon
ydistress
grieve/hurt/impair/abuse/plague/epidemic/debris/trash/junk/rubbish
declineSteelproductionhasbeenonthedeclineinthesecountries.
Diminishdecreasefalldropdipsinkreduce
deepTheydiveddeepintotheocean.
Shewasdeeplyinterestedinclassicalmusic.
deemTheydeemedhiminnocentbutfailedtounderstandwhyhewaslying.
think/believe/consider/judge/assume/suppose/regard/ponder/contemplate
/study/re
flect/thinkover
AgoodmasteryofEnglishdemandspatienceandenthusiasm.
Demand/require/callfor
denyTheydeniedhertheopportunitytoseeherfather.
refusedeclinerejectsturndownsaynoto
dieShediedofanillness;andhediedabeggar.
Thestormsaredyingdown.
Thenoiseofthecardiedawayinthedistance.
Themembersofthefamilyhadalldiedoff.
Thisspecieshasdiedout.
Canyoudescribewhathelookslike?
Describe/portray/illustrate/picture/characterize/represent/define/tel
l
Theyweredeterminedthathemakeabigfortuneinhisforties.
Convinced/firm/sure/certain/resolute/serious
Shewasinhiseyesadevotedmother.
Devoted/earnest/hearty/sincere/serious/zealous
Thesewersdischarge(theircontents)intothesea.
Discharge/discard/castway/doawaywith/disposeof/abandon/forsake/
desert/giveaway/
throwaway/castoff/getridof
displayWewereamazedbytherichvarietyofcommoditiesondisplay.
Herwritingsdisplaynaturaltalents.
Exhibitshowindicatespecifyillustratedemonstrateexposepresent
distinctMicearedistinctformrats.
Different/unlike/varied/opposite/contrary/reverse/dissimilar
LongsentencesaredistinctiveofHenryJames’slaterstyle.
Characteristicexplicitdefinitecandidunmistakableexpressivedirect
ThelightissodimthatIcannotdistinguishoneobjectfromanother.
distinguishtellseparatedivide
Heisoneofthemostdistinguishedscholarsinthisfield.
Distinguished/outstanding/famous/well-known/noted/popular/celebrated/
honored/r
ecognized
/prominent/important/superior
InthedarkIcouldonlydiscerntheoutlineofthebuilding.
Discern/see/makeout/observe/perceive/recognize/know/understand/detect
/spot/sp
y/behold
ouscomprehensive
Herefusedtodisclosehisnameandaddress.
Disclose/uncover/reveal/show/expose/betray
Theydrewupthecontractandpresentedittothemanagement.
Thetraindrewin/
drawpulldragpushheavelifthaul
drawcrawlcreeplingerondragnearbeoncoming/ongoing
Shedrovehercarintotheforest.
Drive/steer/direct/conduct/handle/manage/run/work/operate/ride
Don’tdiscourageher;
Discourage/prevent/hinder/disapprove/keepfrom/trytostop
Theshoesareexpensivebutdurable.
Durable/long-lasting/enduring/permanent/endless/solid/strong
Itisyourdutytogo.
Duty/work/job/chore/assignment/charge/function/obligation/responsibil
ity/offic
e/role
business/job/vocation/occupation/task/assignment/position/labor/indus
try/emplo
yment/effort
Itisaneconomytobuygoodshoes:theycostmore,buttheylastmuchlonger
thancheapones.
economic/economical/economy
Hewenttoaverygoodelementaryschool.
elementary/fundamental/basic/primary/essential/simple/beginning/intro
ductory/i
nitial/primitive
Since1975thefortyhourworkweekhasbeenineffect.
Theacidhasnoeffectonthemetal.
ThenewregulationdoesnotgointoeffectuntilthefirstofMarch.
Asentenceoftenyearsimprisonmentonapersonofeightyisineffectalif
esentence.
Heisnotlikelytogiveeffecttohisthreat.
effectforcepowerpractice
Sheencouragedhimtotakethisexamination.
Encourage/support/backup/urge/promote/sponsor/cheer/inspire
endSomeplaysaresosuccessfulthattheyrunforyearsonend.
Imustwarnyouthatmypatienceisalmostatanend.
Ivewarnedyounoendoftimesnottotouchthatmachine.
Ihopethateverythingwillturnoutallrightintheend.
Hehadapproachedeveryfriendandacquaintanceforhelpinvain,andnowhew
asathiswitsend.黔驴技穷
Weendedthedinerupwithfruitandcoffee.
Whenthereceptioncametoanend,theywerereluctanttoleavethehall.
Theargumentbetweenthetwomenendedinafight.
Thegovernmentisdeterminedtoputanendtoterrorism.
Hesentitledtoapension,buthewontdreamofretiringyet.
entitlequalifyauthorizeenablesanctionempower
Thesoldierswereequippedwiththelatestweapons.
equipprovide
usive
Mywifehasbeenexertingalotofpressureonmetochangemyjob.
exertpracticeexerciseimposeavail
Heisoneofthegreatestcontemporarywriters.
Existinglivingcontemporarylately—later---late---lattercurrentrecent
Devotionisessentialforwork.
Necessary/vital/fundamental/required/crucial/critical/important/fatal
/indispen
sable
Compulsory/obligatory/imperative/urgent
Nothingiseverlasting.
Forever/endless/perpetual/eternal/permanent/constant/infinite/continu
al/forgo
od
Thebirdextendeditswingsinflight.
Stretch/lengthen/increase/expand/broaden/spread/enlarge/magnify
Hernoseisaveryattractivefeature.
Feature/looks/appearance/characteristic/trait/mark
Areyouinfavorofwomentakingpartinpolitics?
Inthefavor
Panicsweptthroughtheswimmersastheycaughtsightofahugesharkapproach
ingmenacingly.
TensionExcitementFearNervousnessfussadochaosconfusionturmoilri
ot
AfterTompassedhisdrivingtesthefilledin/outanapplicationforhisdriv
inglicense.
Thechildrenhidinthehouseandatetheirfill.
Thepriceofvegetablesfluctuatesaccordingtotheweather.
waversvibratesswingsfluctuateshesitatesquakestremblesshudd
ers
Therearefinedistinctionsbetweenthetwo.
fine/minute/delicate/detailed/small/tiny/slight/insignificant
MichaelfounditdifficulttogethisBritishjokesacrosstoAmericanaudienc
e.
Understandcomprehendcatchonget
Hegaveagiftformybirthday.
give/present/offer/bestow/donate/grant/contribute/award/provide/suppl
y/deliver
/dealout
/handout/turnin
Hehadagoodhouse,agoodwifeandagoodjob.
Good/desirable/right/appropriate/suitable/becoming/satisfying/decent
Theygroupedtogetherinfours.
arrange/assemble/organize/classify/sort/collect/grade/rank/value/eval
uate/cato
rgerize/estimate
Whenhewasyoung,healways_______aroundanddidnotcareaboutwhatwasha
holdSheheldback,notknowinghowtobreaktheterriblenews.
Ithinkheisholdingsomethingback;
Shealwaysholdstoherconvictions.
Theforthcomingtalksholdoutthehopeofrealarmsreduction.
Roadworksonthehighwayareholdinguptraffic.
______fornear
lyhalfanhour.
identicalThiscopyisidenticalwith/
sameas
IfonlyIwererich！
OnlyifIamrich,IcandowhatIwant.
Immoralvsamoral
Hedesertedhisfamilyandwascalledanimmoralpersonbyhisneighbors.（不道
德的）
Itwashethatinitiatedthisproject.
Initiate/launch/start/begin/pioneer/found/lead/head/breaktheice
IncentiveThefunofplayingthegamewasagreaterincentivethantheprize.
(excitementinitiativemotiveentertainment)
Weareinfortrouble.
Heknowtheinsandoutsoftheproblem.
Privatizationisthoughttobebeneficialinthatitpromotescompetition.
Agoodteachershouldbeimpartialtohisstudents.
Impartial/impersonal/unbiased/neutral/disinterested/just/fairdetatche
dunconc
ernedindifferent
ThiscarisinferiortotheoneIboughtlastyear.
inferiorsuperiorseniorjuniorsimilarprior
Theauthorofthebookhasshownhisremarkablykeeninsightintohumannature
.
intellectinsightperceptionunderstandingcomprehensionwisdomintuit
ion
Nodoubt,atrademarkpertainstoafirm’sintangibleassets.
intangibleinvisible
interfere/interveneIfyouinterferein/withotherpeoplesaffairs,youwi
llregretit.
Hetestifiedincourtthathehadseentheprisonerrunoutofthebankafter
ithadbeenrobbed.
testifiedwitnessedjustifiedidentifiednotifyspecify
keepIcantunderstandyoukeepingathinglikethattoyourself.
Pleasekeeptothepoint---wearerunningoutoftime.
Ican’tkeepupwithallthechangesincomputerscience.
Ifyouwanttofulfillyourdream,youhavetokeep______it.(to/upo
n)
keep/have/hold/maintain/preserve/conserve/save/tend/protect/guard/sus
tain/upho
ld/bear/posess
Theydidnotonlylackwater,theyalsolackedincourage.
Want/beinneed/fallshort
largeThedangerouswildanimalisstillatlargeinthequietcountryside.
Byandlarge,thecompanyhasbeengoodtome.
Thisislawandyoucan’tchangeasyouwish.
rule/principle/stamdard/formula/act/decree/regulation/legislation/law
making/re
solution/statute
Shesawanotice“apartmenttolet”.
Let/rent/lease/charter/contract/agreement
Sheistheonethatlaidoutthetown.
Hewaslaidoffforhisillperformance.
liablelikelyprobableliableresponsibleaccountableanswerable
Peoplewhowalkonthegrassareliabletoafineof5dollars.
Shelikedtheblackdressandboughtitalthoughitwasveryexpensive.
Like/prefer/fancy/taketo/enjoy/carefor/befondof
Thefootballmatchwastelevisedlivefromtheworkers’stadium.
alivelivelifelivelylivinglovely
Iamnotsureoftheexactlocationofthecafé.
Location/position/place/area/zone/territory/district/section/neighbor
hood/spot
/site/situation
Recentresearchhasshed/cast/thrownnewlightonthecausesofthedisease.
Themansionwassplendid.
Splendid/magnificent/grand/majestic/superb/exquisite/marvelous/wonder
ful
/glorious/imposing/impressive/brilliant/phenomenal/exceptional/remark
able/mira
culous
Ican’tmakeoutwhatshewants.
Theshipmadefortheopensea.
Whatarewetomakeofhisbehavior?
Nothingcanmakeupforthelossofalife.
Hehasmadeitupwithher.
Afrequentlycitedexampleoftheendangeredspeciesisthepanda.
Mentionedquotedreferredto
entimentalitysensationsensesensitivity
nerveMychildrenarealwaysgettingonmynerves.
Canyoureallyaffordthisamount?
Amount/sum/quantity/number/portion
A(large)numberofproblemshavearisen.
Thenumberofbooksstolenfromthelibraryislarge.
Themarkswerebelowaverage.
Average/middle/medium/normal/ordinary/moderate/halfway/regular/usual
Themethodisok;theproblemistheprocedure.
method/way/approach/manner/means/fashion/style/procedure/process/cour
se/plan/s
cheme/design/
observeYou’vegotto______thelawsoftheland.
Abideby/follow/obey/complywith
occurHasiteveroccurredtoyouthatthosetwinsarequitedifferentfrome
achotherinmanyways?
Wecanaffordtooverlooktheseminoroffenses.
Overlook/neglect/forget/miss/ignore/skip/disregard/passover
ownDoyoumeanyouhavelefthertodothatonherown?
He’dlikeacarofhisown.
Nobodyowneduptothetheft.
Theywalkedthepatheverymorning.
Path/route/line/road/track/trail/way/journey/excursion/voyage/trip
peculiarThatwayofspeakingispeculiartopeopleinthissmallpartofthe
country.
distinctive/typical/characteristic/representative/special/particular/
u
nique/notable/particular
Thegovernmentgetsa(n)____fromtaxes.
incomerevenuefundpaymentwagesfinancebudgetexpenditure
persistItshouldbeobvioustoyouthatifyoupersistinbotheringhim,he
willgetangrywithyou.
Ishallbevery_____ifyoucoulddomeafavor.
pleasingpleasantgratefulthankfulpleasedgraciousgenerous
pointShewasjustonthepointofgoingawaywhenBettycamein.
AsIwasinahurryIaskedhimtocometothepointatonce.
Theresnopointinarguingfurther.
Hemadeanexcellentspeech,andeverythinghesaidwastothepoint.
Itisveryrudetopointatpeopleinthestreet.
If/whenitcametothepoint,wouldyousacrificeyourjobforyourprinciples
?
popularpopulouspopulated
Agamethatisverypopularamong/withtheseyoungswimmersistheunderwater
tricyclerace.
Thechildshowedgreat_______ofmindbygrabbingthefallingbaby.
couragecalmnesspresencebraveryboldnesswill
presideThechairmanpresidedat/overthemeetinglastFriday.
Virtuewillprevailoverevil.
prevailtriumphwin
Inprivate/insecret/inperson
Matterslikethisarebestdiscussedinprivate.
Theyareprivilegedpeopleinthesociety.
Privilege/right/liberty/freedom/advantage/license/honor
Shegavehimapromptreply.
quickrapidfastpromptpunctualinstantimmediateready
The_______offindingjobsthisyeararenotsogood.(expectationpromises
futureprospects)
providedonconditionsaveunlessgivensupposesay
Iwillagreetogoprovided/providingthatmyexpensesarepaid.
putShe’sputatidysumforherretirement.
Theydecidedtoputasidetheirdifferences.
Shehelpherputthetoysaway.
Sheisputtingradicalproposalsfortheeconomicreform.
WehadtoputoffourweddinguntilSeptember.
Wecanputyouupforthenight.
Idon’tknowhowshecanputupwithhim/hiscrueltytoher.
Racialproblemsexistineverydaylife.
Race/breed/people/fold/tribe/nation/culture
rangescopeextentHisspeechrangedoveranumberoftopics.
Range/limit/distance/length/scope/extent/reach/field/sphere
reachAllthesewerewithinthereachoftheordinarymen.
Putthatbottleofweed-killeroutofthereachofthechildren.
Hereachedforhisgun.
Herrequirementsarereasonable.
Reasonable/sensible/fair/logical/just/sound/rational/practical/realis
tic/justi
fiable
Myfavoriterecreationischess.
Recreation/amusement/entertainment/play/pleasure/enjoyment/relaxation
/pastime/
fun
Theyhadtoseedrefugefromthestorm.
Refuge/shelter/asylum/protection
IhaveregisteredfortheEnglishcourse.
Register/record/enroll/list/enter/sign/filloutaform
receiveaccept
IhearthatJohnhas_____anewpositionatthetravelagency.
redblackAlargenumberofAmericanradiostationsoperateinthered.
regardMotionmeanschangeofpositionofanobjectin/withregardtothepos
itionofsomeotherobjectorobjects.
Ihavelittleinformationasregardshispast.
Shesaidnothingregardingyourrequest.
Pleasegivemysincereregardstoallthemembersofyourfamily.
Somepeopleactregardlessofwhatwillhappenafterwards.
Theyhelpedsolvetheproblemsinhigh______tothelivingconditionsofthe
people.
(attentionregardintentionstress)
relevantHisageisntrelevanttowhetherheisagoodteacher.
ReluctantTodayblackchildreninSouthAfricaarestillreluctanttostudys
remedyThedoctorsoonfoundaremedyfortheboysillness.
Cure/heal/treat/mend/correct
respectWithrespecttoyourrequests,weregretthatweareunabletoassist
youinthismatter.
Respect/adore/appreciate/honor/admire/lookupto/fallfor/becrazyabout
Inthisrespectthefilmisafailure.
respectfulrespectiverespectablerespected
Teamsofrescuehavebeensentouttolookforthemissingmembersofthecrew
.
Hislimpistheresultofanaccident.
Result/consequence/end/effect/outcome/fruit/produce/conclusion
riskHesavedmylifeattheriskoflosinghisown.
Hewasreadytorun(take)theriskofbeingtakenprisonerbytheenemy.
Thefutureofthewholecompanyisatrisk.
Risk/chance/gamble/endanger/expose
Theyroseupagainstforeigninvaders.
Rebelrevoltriot
I’vebeenontherunallday,andIamexhausted.
Iranacross/intomyoldfriendinParislastweek.
Wearerunningoutoftime.
Heruledoverhiskingdomsuccessfullyfortwentyyears.
Rule/govern/control/dominate/head/lead/manage/direct/supervise/admini
ster/orde
r/instruct
Guide/influence/handle/regulate
scaleSyntheticrubbersarenowbeingproducedonalargescale.
scratchHethrewawayeverythinghehadwrittenandstartedthenovelagainf
romscratch.
I’llhavetoseeaboutgettingtheroofmended.
Weallwenttotheairporttoseeheroff.
Hercolleaguesseeherasthefutureprimeminister.
Willyouseetothearrangementsforthenextcommitteemeeting?
Imustsetaboutpackingnow.
Herclearandelegantprosesetsapartfrommostotherjournalists.
Let’ssetasidemypersonalfeelings.
Shesetout/forthatdawn.
Heissetongoingtouniversity.
Whenareyougoingtomarryandsettledown.
Settle/decide/resolve/reconcile/mend
shortAllalonghehasbeenstrivingnottofallshortofhisparentsexpect
ations.
Thingscouldn’tbeworsefinancially:inshort,wearebankrupt.
Becomingadoctorrequiresyearsoftraining-----therearereallynoshortc
uts.
Heneverallowedhischildrentogoshortofanythingnecessaryfortheireduc
ation.
HisrealnamewasThomas,buthewascalledTomforshort.
Thecountryisshortinknowndepositsofcoalandiron.
Theinterviewercutshorthisguestinmid-sentence.
spiritThespiritiswillingbutthefleshisweak.
Iwentbackandfoundtheminhigh/lowspirits.
Theysubjectedthetwosuspectstoalongandthoroughinterrogation.
Wearesubjecttothelawoftheland.
Subject/topic/issue/question/problem/concern/test/plot/theme
sympathizeWesympathizewithhiminhissufferingstoagreatextent.
sympathyQuiteanumberofpeopleareinsympathywithyouonthatpoint.
attractiontemptation
Asalways,Ihadtofightthe_____totakewhatshewillinglyoffered.
Tempt/invite/attract/appeal/lure/seduce
thoughtOnsecondthoughts,Iaminclinedtoagreewithyou.
Electricitywasatonetimethoughtofasakindoffluid.
traceHerfearofwatercantracedbacktoachildhoodaccident.
tradehetradedinhiscarforanewmodel.
Hegrewveryangrywhenherealizedhowhehadbeen____outofhismoney.
trickdeceivecheatbetrayfool
whathesaidistrue.
True/real/actual/unmistaken/certain/valid/genuine/authentic/natural/l
egitimate
turnWecametoanarrangementwherebythetwoofustooktheyoungladyout
byturns.
Hepickedupallthebooksinturnandexaminedthem.
Ididn’tneedmyumbrella,asit/thingsturnedout.
Sheturnedadeafeartoourwarnings.
Hewassomeonetowhomyoucanturnindifficulttimes.
Wearrangedtomeetatthecinemaat7:30,butshefailedtoturnup.
Hetriedtojointhearmyandwas__________becauseofpoorhealth.
(turnedinturneddownturnedoutturnedto)
Idon’tthinksheistheartistictype.
Type/kind/class/sort/species/variety/brand/character
Whateverhesaidisultimateconclusion.
Ultimate/final/conclusive/decisive/eventual/last
Becauseoftheflood,thelandyieldednothingthatautumn.
Yield/bear/produce/provide/supply/surrender/submit
Thiscompanyofsoldiershad______nowomenamongthem,soyoucouldimagine
whattheyjokedabout.(virtuallyvirtuouslyvirtualactual)
Bytheway,haveyouheardthatGeorgeisemigratingtoAustralia?
Innowaycanteachinginschoolbeseparatedfrompractice.
Inawayhishealthismuchimproved,butheisstillnotreallywell.
Wemustnotgivewaytotheirdemands.
Youcan’thaveeverythingyourownway.
Hehasdonenothingoutthewayyet.
Thebridge________andthetankfellintotheriver.(gavewaygavetoga
veingaveup)
We’llalltakeavacationinthemountainsassoonasIfinishworkingonthi
sproject.
