A: There are innumerable reasons why I can’t marry you.
B: Surely there can not be that many .
innumerable
a. 无数的，数不清的
A: I would love to sail around the world alone.
B: You must be insane.
insane
a. １．蠢极的，荒唐的；２．（患）精神病的，精神失常的，疯狂的
A: Can you read the inscription in the book to me?
B: Sorry, I don’t have my glasses and the lettering it too small.
inscription
n. 铭文，碑文，题字
A: You are looking tired.
B: Yes, I am suffering from insomnia.
insomnia
n. 失眠（症）
A: You are an inspiration to me.
B: You are quite amazing also!
inspiration
n. １．灵感；２．鼓舞人心的人（或事物）
A: Did you buy your car with cash?
B: No, I arranged that I will pay in monthly installments.
installment
n. １．分期付款，分期交付；２．（分期连载的）部分
A: That medicine worked great.
B: Yes, it had instantaneous results.
instantaneous
a. 瞬间的，即刻的
A: What are the words to that song you were humming?
B: Oh, it was just an instrumental piece.
instrumental
a. １．(in)起作用的，有帮助的；２．用乐器演奏的
A: My house is freezing in the winter.
B: Perhaps you need to insulate it better.
insulate
vt. １．使绝缘，使隔热，使隔音；２．隔离，使隔绝（以免受到影响）
A: Did the parcel arrive intact?
B: Yes, there was no damage to it at all.
intact
a. 完整无缺的，未经触动的，未受损伤的
A: What is the annual intake of students into your school each year?
B: Oh, about 100 pupils join each year.
intake
n. １．吸入，纳入；２．进气口，入口
A: You played an integral part in the project, thanks for your help.
B: You are welcome, but I do not think that my assistance was that important.
integral
a. 构成整体所必需的，基本的
A: I admire your integrity.
B: Thanks, I think it is essential to stick to your principles.
integrity
n. １．正直，诚实，诚恳；２．完整，完全，完善
A: My intellect is the most important aspect of my mind.
A: And you certainly use your well.
intellect
n. １．智力，理解力；２．才智非凡的人
A: Mark always holds intelligible conversation.
B: Yes, he is very smart.
intelligible
a. 可理解的，明白易懂的，清楚的
A: We could intensify the light in the room by painting the walls white.
B: Or we could just add more lights.
intensify
v. （使）增强，（使）加剧
A: I did not commit the crime with intent.
B: But that will be impossible to prove in court.
intent
n. 意图，意向，目的
a. １．(on)专心的，转注的；２．(on)急切的
to all intents (and purposes) 几乎在一切方面，实际上
A: I need to interact with some new people.
B: Good , but how are you going to meet them?
interact
vi. 相互作用，相互影响
A: I think our post has been intercepted.
B: Why, were the letters open when they arrived?
intercept
vt. 拦截，截住，截击
A: The conference facilitated intercourse with many groups of people.
B: I hope that you had some interesting and productive conversations.
intercourse
n. １．性交；２．交流，交往，交际
A: What do you study in college?
B: The interface between humans and computers
interface
n. １．接口；２．界面，交接处
v. 互相作用（或影响，联系），互相配合工作
A: We have to submit an interim report by the end of the month.
B: And when will the official one have to be completed?
interim
a. 暂时的，临时的
n. 间歇，过度期间
in the interim 在其间
A: May I offer an interjection into the argument?
B: No, the debate must continue without disruption.
interjection
n. １．感叹词；２．（突然的）插入
A: How was the weather on your holiday?
B: Apart form the intermittent rain, it was fine.
intermittent
a. 间歇的，断断续续的
A: Turn left at the next intersection.
B: I thought we have to turn right.
intersection
n. １．横断，交叉；２．道路交叉口，交点
A: My parents are always arguing.
B: Is there anything you can do to intervene?
intervene
vi. １干涉，干预；２．干扰，阻挠
A: I am planning an intervention into the affairs of my neighbours.
B: Why are you so interested in what they are doing ?
intervention
n. 介入，干涉，干预
A: Jane is always so outspoken.
B: But don’t be intimidated by her.
intimidate
vt. 恐吓，威胁
A: He was completely intoxicated after coming home from the pub last night.
B: Yes, I knew he had a lot to drink.
intoxicate
vt. １．使喝醉；２．使陶醉，使欣喜若狂
A: The details in the painting are exceptionally intricate.
B: Yes, it must have taken a long time to complete.
intricate
a. 错综复杂的，复杂精细的
A: Did you enjoy the novel I lent you?
B: It was excellent, the plot was full of intrigue and mystery.
intrigue
vt. 激起．．．的好奇心（或兴趣），迷住
vi. 耍阴谋，施诡计
n. 阴谋，诡计，密谋
A: I found a piece of evidence that is intrinsic to our case.
B: Gosh, why did we not realize it sooner?
intrinsic
a. 固有的，本质的，内在的
A: I don’t mean to intrude, but can I join your conversation?
B: Don’t worry, you are not interrupting anything private.
intrude
vi. 侵入，侵扰，打扰
A: My intuition told me that he is bad news.
B: Yes, I never trusted him either.
intuition
n. 直觉
A: I am afraid this is the only piece of identification that I have.
B: But it is out of date which makes it invalid.
invalid
a. １．（指法律上）无效的，作废的；２．无可靠根据的，站不住脚的
n. （需要有人照顾的）病弱者，残疾者
A: Your help was invaluable to me, thanks.
B: Don’t mention it, it was my pleasure.
invaluable
a. 非常宝贵的，极为贵重的，无价的
A: Invariably the car broke down on the way to my exam.
B: Typical! What did you do?
invariably
ad. 不变地，始终如一地，总是
A: I would like to have an inventory of all the furniture in the house before I move in.
B: Certainly, that can be arranged.
inventory
n. 详细目录，存货清单
make inventory 清查存货，存货盘存；调查；评价
A: I can’t get the lid off this jar, Mum.
B: Try inverting it and then bang the jar on the floor.
invert
vt. 使倒转，使倒置，使颠倒
A: Ironically, I missed the plane even though I was at the airport two hours in advance.
B: I call that unlucky!
ironically
ad. １．具有讽刺意味地；２．嘲讽地，挖苦地
A: Do you think Jack is a good comedian?
B: No, he relies too heavily on irony.
irony
n. １．反语，冷嘲；２．具有讽刺意味的事，嘲弄
A: Irrespective of the weather, I think we should still go sailing.
B: But what if there is a thunder storm?
irrespective
a. (of) 不考虑的，不顾及的
A: Despite the dry weather, I am amazed at how many crops the farmers are growing.
B: That is because they have developed an extensive and efficient irrigation system.
irrigation
n. 灌溉
A: My little sister always irritates me.
B: Mine is also very annoying.
irritate
vt. １．使恼怒，使烦躁；２．使（身体某部分）不适，使疼痛
A: Is Iran a Christian country?
B: No, it is Islamic.
Islamic
a. 伊斯兰教的，伊斯兰教信徒的
A: The isle where we camped was just one hour by boat off shore.
B: Were there any inhabitants on it?
isle
n. 小岛，岛
A: I’m itching to travel.
B: Perhaps you can go away following your studies.
itch
vi. １．痒，发痒；２．渴望，热望
vt. 使发痒
A: Your necklace is very unusual.
B: That’s because it is made out of ivory.
ivory
n. １．象牙；２．象牙色，乳白色
A: I need to cut back the ivy from my windows.
B: Yes, it tends to grow at a rapid rate.
ivy
n. 常春藤
J
A: I need to change the wheel of my car, I have a flat.
B: I’ll help, do you have a jack ?
jack
n. 千斤顶
vt. 1.用千斤顶顶起；2。停止，放弃；3。提高，增加
A: What type of stone is your ring?
B: It is jade , quite rare.
jade
n. 1。玉，翡翠；2。浅绿（色）
A: Did you understand the article I gave you?
B: No, there was too much jargon and terms that I had not seen before.
jargon
n. 术语，行话
A: I’m going to rent a jeep for the weekend and drive to the mountains.
B: Great idea, can I come?
jeep
n. 吉普车
A: No, I’m not going to cheat on the exam.
B: Good, there is no point in jeopardising your degree.
jeopardise
vt. 危机，损害
A: You nearly hit Andrew on the head.
B: Good thing that he jerked just in time to miss it.
jerk
vt. 使猝然一动，猛拉
vi. 猝然一动
n. 急推，急拉，急扭
A: What would you like for your birthday?
B: Some new jewellery would be nice, maybe a necklace.
jewellery
n. 珠宝，首饰
A: You’re so small you would make an excellent jockey .
B: Oh, I don’t like horse riding.
jockey
n. 1。骑师；2。[美俚]驾驶员，（机器等的）操作手
vi. (for) 谋取
vt. 劝说，诱使
A: I go for a short jog around the lake every night.
B: You must be very fit.
jog
v. / n. 1。慢跑；2。（尤指不正当地）轻轻碰撞
jog sb.’s memory 唤起某人的记忆
A: Mr. Smith has a jolly sense of humour,
B: Yes, I have always found him to be very pleasant.
jolly
a. 快乐的，高兴的，愉快的
ad. 很，非常
vt. 劝服，哄
A: Was the car damaged in the accident?
B: No, it just got a slight jolt . There was no damage done.
jolt
vt. 1。使颠簸，使摇晃；2。使震惊
vi. 颠簸，摇晃
n. 1。震动，摇动，颠簸；2。震惊
A: The judicial proceedings will take place after all the evidence has been collected.
B: How long do you think that will take?
judicial
a. 1。司法的，法庭的，审判的；2。明断的，公正的
A: Shall I pour the milk into a jug ?
B: Yes, if you can find a clean one!
jug
n. 1。大罐，壶；2。一大罐（壶）的容量
A: I’m trying to juggle two jobs at once.
B: That must be difficult, how do you manage?
juggle
v. 1。（用球等）玩杂耍；2。尽力应付，力图平衡；3。篡改（数字等）以图掩盖
A: There is a jumbo edition of the magazine out this week.
B: Are you sure you will have time to read it?
jumbo
a. 特大的，巨型的
n. 大型喷气式飞机
A: The traffic lights on the main junction are out this week.
B: Are you sure you will have time to read it ?
junction
n. 联结点，（道路等的）会合点，枢纽
A: What are you doing in your room?
B: I’m trying to clear it of all the junk I have collected over the years.
junk
n. 废旧物品，破烂
vt. 丢弃，废弃
A: What are you doing in this part of town?
B: Sir, it is my new jurisdiction .
jurisdiction
n. 1。司法权，审判权，裁判权；2。权力，管辖权； 3。权限，管辖范围
A: Sorry, Sir, my dog ate my homework.
B: That is not adequate justification for being late again.
justification
n. 正当的理由，借口
A: John was taken to the juvenile court for the hearing.
B: Oh, that is right he is only 14 and too young to be on trial in the central court.
juvenile
a. 1。少年的，少年特有的；2。幼稚的，不成熟的
n. 未成年人，少年
K
A: I dreamt I was kidnapped by a gang of thieves.
B: You were not dreaming!
kidnap
vt. 绑架，诱拐
A: Doctor, I have a severe pain in my lower back.
B: It may be your kidneys , let me check.
kidney
n. 肾，肾脏
A: Who is your next of kin ?
B: My father.
kin
n. [总称]亲属，家属
A: I’ve hurt myself, do you have a bandage?
B: Yeah, there is one in the first aid kit.
kit
n. 1。成套的工具，（适应特定需要的）成套用品
vt.(out) 装备
A: I just bought a new kitten , she is very cute.
B: She may be now, but she will soon grow up!
kitten
n. 小猫
A: You are my knight in shining armor.
B: Well, that makes you my princess.
knight
n. 1。（中世纪）骑士；2。爵士；3。（国际象棋中）马
vt. 封……为爵士
A: Did you make this blanket?
B: Yes, it took three weeks to knit .
knit
vt. 1。编结，编织；2。使紧密地结合，使紧凑；3。皱紧，皱（眉）
vi. 1。编织，编结；2。（骨折）愈合
A: The potatoes are best with a knob of butter.
B: Oh, but I don’t like potatoes or butter.
knob
n. 1。（门、抽屉的）球形把手，球形柄；2。（收音机等的）旋扭；3。小块
A: What happened to your knuckles ? They are bleeding.
B: Oh, I cycled in a wall and grazed them.
knuckle
n. 指节
vi. 1. (down) 开始努力工作；2.(under)屈服
Ｌ
A: Be careful, your laces are undone.
B: Oh, I never learned how to tie them properly.
lace
n. １．网眼花边，透空织品，花边；２．鞋带，系带
vt. (up) 用系带束紧
A: Sorry I’m late, my alarm did not go off on time.
B: That is a lame excuse, don’t let it happen again.
lame
a. １．跛的，瘸的；２．站不住脚的，差劲的，蹩脚的
A: I am lamenting the loss of my dear friend.
B: Goodness, what happened to him?
lament
vt. １．哀悼，痛惜；２．抱怨，为．．．而遗憾
vi. 哀悼，悲痛
n. 挽歌，悼词
A: I am going to the lake to float some lanterns .
B: It would be best to wait until it is dark.
lantern
n. 灯笼，提灯
A: I saw my father again after a lapse of twenty years.
B: That must have been an emotional meeting.
lapse
n. １．失误，疏忽；２．（时间的）流逝，间隔；３．（兴趣等的）减少，（信心的）丧失；４．陷入（或进入）（某种状态）(into)
vi. １．终止，失效；２．(into)陷入（或进入）．．．状态
A: Stop annoying your brother.
B: Don’t lash out at me, he was the one that started it.
lash
v. １．（用绳索等）将（物品）系牢；２．鞭打，抽打，（风，雨等）猛烈打击；３．猛烈抨击，严厉斥责
n. １．鞭子，鞭端绳索（或皮条）；２．鞭打；３．眼睫毛；４．鞭梢
lash out (at) 猛烈抨击
A: I know you have the ability to do the task, it is latent within you.
B: But I am not so confident that it is there.
latent
a. 潜在的，隐伏的，不易察觉的
A: On what line of latitude is France?
B: Well, it will span several lines, but you should check in an atlas for the exact figures.
latitude
n. １．纬度；２．［pl.］纬度地区；３．（言语，行动等的）回旋余地，自由
A: Did you enjoy the wedding?
B: Indeed, it was a very lavish affair.
lavish
a. １．过分丰富的，无节制的；２．过分慷慨的，浪费的
vt. (on,upon) 慷慨地给予，挥霍
A: Was our teacher also a priest?
B: No, he was just a layman .
layman
n. 门外汉，外行
A: There were a lot of layoffs recently in my town.
B: That will be hard on the families in the region, do you think they will be able to find new jobs?
layoff
n. （尤指临时）解雇
A: Could you please give me some additional information about your organization?
B: Certainly, this leaflet has all the details that you will need.
leaflet
n. 传单，散页印刷品，小册子
v. （向．．．）散发传单（或小册子）
A: Have you seen my shoes, Mum?
B: Yes, they are drying on the window ledge .
ledge
n. １．岩架，岩石突出部；２．架状突出物，壁架
A: Mr. Smart had a full and an interesting life.
B: Yes, he indeed left a legacy .
legacy
n. 遗赠的财物，遗产
A: I am fascinated with ancient folk tales and legends .
B: Yes, there are some wonderful stories that survived the ages.
legend
n. １．传说，传奇故事；２．传奇人物
A: This time, Sir, I have a legitimate excuse for being late, I was ill.
B: Do you have a doctor’s note to prove it?
legitimate
a. １．合情合理的；２．合法的，法律认可的
vt. 使合法
A: Would you like a glass of lemonade ?
B: Oh, yes please, that sounds very refreshing.
lemonade
n. １．柠檬水；２．汽水
A: Even though you have been naughty, I will be lenient just this one time.
B: Thanks, Mum, and I promise not to do it again.
lenient
a. 宽大的，仁慈的
A: Do you need anything from the shops?
B: Yes, I’d need to make a salad. Could you buy some lettuce please?
lettuce
n. 莴苣，生菜
A: I can’t open the window.
B: Here is a stick, use it as a lever to force it open.
lever
n. １．杠，杠杆；２．途径，工具，手段
vt. （用杠杆）撬动，撬起
A: My boss never gives much leverage , I don’t think I’ll be able to get the day off work.
B: Oh, at least try one last time.
leverage
n. １．力量，影响，手段，优势；２．杠杆作用，杠杆的力量
A: The government has increased the levy on imports.
B: By what percentage?
levy
vt. 征收（税等）
n. 征税，税款
A: You are a liability around the house.
B: I’m not dangerous. I’m just energetic.
liability
n. １．责任；２．［pl.］负债，债务；３．不利条件，起妨碍作用的人（或物）
A: Lilies are my favourite kind of flower.
B: Oh, mine too!
lily
n. 百合，百合花
A: I arrive to the ball by limousine .
B: Oh, I could not afford one, so I came by bus!
limousine
n. 轿车
A: Sarah has a very limp handshake.
B: Yes, I don’t think that she is confident in herself.
limp
a. １．软弱的，无生气的，无精神的；２．软的，松沓的
vi. 一瘸一拐地走，蹒跚
n. 跛行
A: Have you done linear equations in math class yet?
B: No, I think we cover them next year.
linear
a. １．线的，直线的，线状的；２．长度的；３．线性的
A: Is your shirt made from cotton or linen ?
B: I am not sure what kind of fabric it is.
linen
n. １．日用织品，亚麻织品；２．亚麻布
A: I worked on a cruise liner for three months.
B: Sounds exotic, but I’m sure that it was hard work!
liner
n. １．大客轮；２．（化妆用）眼线膏，眼线笔，描唇笔；３．衬里
A: What would you like to do this morning?
B: Just linger in bed a while longer.
linger
vi. １．（因不愿意离开而）继续逗留，留恋徘徊；２．(on)继续存留，缓慢消失
A: I had a problem learning how to speak correctly when I was a child.
B: Oh, I also had some linguistic problems.
linguistic
a. 语言的，语言学的
A: Is that lipstick on your collar?
B: No, it is just tomato sauce, trust me!
lipstick
n. 唇膏，口红
A: What do you do in your spare time?
B: I’m involved in a literacy project, teaching kids how to read.
literacy
n. 识字，有文化，读写能力
A: You should try to look beyond literal translations of the poem.
B: But it is too difficult for me.
literal
a. １．照字面的，原义的；２．逐字的
A: You should not take everything that I say literally .
B: Well, you should be more direct.
literally
n. １．逐字地，照原文，照字面地；２．确实地，真正地；３．简直
A: My grandmother was the only literate girl in her family.
B: She was lucky to get an education.
literate
a. １．有读写能力的；２．有文化修养的
A: Please put your litter in the bin.
B: Oh, I can’t see one.
litter
n. １．废弃物，被胡乱扔掉的东西；２．一窝（仔，崽）；３．（一堆）杂乱的东西
vt. 乱扔东西于
vi. 乱扔废弃物
A: The livestock on my farm are doing very well.
B: How many cows and sheep do you have in total?
livestock
n. ［总称］家畜，牲畜
A: Were you out in the sun?
B: Yes, I got burnt and I look like a lobster .
lobster
n. 龙虾
A: Are there any libraries in your locality ?
B: No, but there is one in the next town.
locality
n. 地区，地点
A: Oh no, I left my watch in the locker in the gym.
B: You better go back and get it.
locker
n. （公共场所供个人使用的）寄物柜
A: I’m interested in early locomotive travel.
B: I have never really been interested in trains myself.
locomotive
n. 机车
A: You have very lofty ideals.
B: No, I just have high expectations of myself.
lofty
a. １．高傲的，傲慢的；２．崇高的，高尚的；３．高耸的，极高的
A: My family has never enjoyed longevity .
B: But you are lucky, you are already 91!
longevity
n. １．长寿；２．寿命
A: What line of longitude are the Falkland Islands located on?
B: Not sure, you better check a map.
longitude
n. 经度
A: My grandmother made all her clothing on a loom .
B: Did she teach you how to use it?
loom
n. 织布机
vi. １．阴森地逼近，隐现，赫然耸现；２．即将来临
A: What did you do with the stolen loot ?
B: I hid the money in a secret location.
loot
n. 赃物，战利品，掠夺物
v. 抢劫，劫掠，掠夺
A: My skin is too dry, it must be because of the hot weather.
B: Here is some lotion , rub it on to help.
lotion
n. 洗液，洗济，护肤液
A: Whether I win or lose is a lottery .
B: Are you sure there is nothing you can do to increase your chances of winning?
lottery
n. １．抽彩给奖法；２．碰运气的事，难于算计的事
A: This is an unusual dish, what is the main ingredient?
B: It is made from lotus leaves.
lotus
n. 莲，莲花
A: They will announce the match results over the loudspeaker .
B: We had better pay more attention then.
loudspeaker
n. 扬声器，喇叭
A: Did you see my scarf, Dad?
B: Yes, it is the lounge , near the TV.
lounge
n. 休息厅，休息室
vi. １．（懒洋洋地）倚，（懒散地）躺；２．闲逛，闲荡
A: The brakes on my bike are not working.
B: Perhaps you need to lubricate them.
lubricate
vt. 使润滑
A: I just landed a new lucrative job.
B: Great, would you like to share some of your hard earned cash with me?
lucrative
a. 赚钱的，可获利的
A: I had to close my shop. Business had lulled .
B: That is such a shame.
lull
vt. １．使安静，使入睡；２．缓和，减轻，哄骗
n. 暂时的平息（或平静）
A: I will have to lumber a clearing in the forest.
B: Oh, are you sure it is necessary to cut down the trees?
lumber
vi. 笨拙地移动，缓慢吃力地移动
vt. 拖累，使陷入困境
n. １．（堆放着的）家用废旧杂物；２．木材，不料，锯制板
A: The room was luminous with the light.
B: It must have looked beautiful, especially in the evening.
luminous
a. 发光的，发亮的，光明的
A: I’d like to make a lunar landing some day.
B: I’d also love to visit the moon.
lunar
a. 月的，月球的
A: Why did you move to the city?
B: I was lured by the bright lights.
lure
vt. 吸引，引诱，诱惑
n. １．吸引力，诱惑物；２．诱饵，鱼饵
A: You have a strong lust for power.
B: Yes, I consider myself ambitious.
lust
n. １．（强烈的）性欲，淫欲
vi. (after, for) 对．．．有强烈的欲望
A: Shakespeare wrote exceptional lyric poetry.
B: I agree, his work is amazing, Jack.
lyric
a. 抒情的
n. ［常pl.］歌词
M
A: Has the case been closed yet?
B: No, the magistrate still needs to decide the outcome.
magistrate
n. 地方行政官，地方法官，治安官
A: I am unable to read the small print in the book.
B: It seems you need to magnify it.
magnify
vt. １．放大，扩大；２．夸大，夸张
A: That was a terrible storm.
B: Indeed, but it is too early to determine the magnitude of the damage.
magnitude
n. １．重要性，重大；２．巨大，广大
A: A young fair maiden like you shouldn’t be single.
B: That is because I am a young fair independent maiden.
maiden
n. 少女，年轻姑娘，未婚女子
a. 首次的，初次的
A: You look majestic sitting on that high chair.
B: Yes, I am pretending to be the king!
majestic
a. 雄伟的，壮丽的，庄严的，高贵的
A: Please cook me dinner now.
B: Yes, your majesty, I’m at your service.
majesty
n. １．［Ｍ－］陛下（对帝王，王后的尊称）；２．雄伟，壮丽，庄严
A: Doctor, I traveled to Africa and I think I caught malaria.
B: Did you take any medicine as a precaution?
malaria
n. 疟疾
A: I hate you!
B: Why are you so full of malice?
malice
n. 恶意，怨恨
A: I’m afraid that the test results have come back and your lump is malignant.
B: That means it’s serious, doesn’t it, doctor?
malignant
a. １．恶性的，致命的；２．恶意的，恶毒的
A: I’m going shopping in the mall this afternoon, want to join me?
B: No, thanks, I have plans already.
mall
n. （由许多商店组成的）购物中心
A: That child looks very unhealthy.
B: Yes, he does not have enough to eat. He is suffering from malnutrition.
malnutrition
n. 营养不良
A: What distinguishes mammals from other animals, teacher?
B: Mammals feed their young on milk.
mammal
n. 哺乳动物
A: I was able to park the car in one single maneuver.
B: Well done, you have improved.
maneuver
n. 1．谨慎而熟练的动作；２．策略，花招；３．［pl.］演习
vt. １．设法使变动位置；２．（敏捷或巧妙地）操纵，控制
vi. １．设法变动位置；２．用策略，耍花招
A: Are you telling me you saw a ghost?
B: Yes, it manifested itself on me during the night.
manifest
a. 明显的，显然的，明了的
vt. １．显示，表明，证明；２．使显现，使显露
A: I’m not able to untie this knot.
B: If you manipulate the knot a bit more you may be able to open it.
manipulate
vt. １．操纵，控制，影响；２．（熟练地）操作，使用
A: I just bought the new house.
B: That is too big to be a house. It is a mansion.
mansion
n. 大厦，（豪华的）宅邸
A: I discovered an ancient manuscript.
B: Are you going to donate it to the library?
manuscript
n. １．手稿，原稿，底稿；２．手写本
A: What type of tree is that?
B: I think it is a maple
maple
n. 槭树，枫树，槭木
A: I really dislike Stephanie.
B: Don’t try to mar me with your negative impressions of her before I even meet her.
mar
vt. 破坏，毁坏
A: I’m getting a new fireplace installed.
B: Is it the marble one you had your eye on?
marble
n. １．大理石；２．（用玻璃、石头等制成的）弹子；３．［pl.］弹子游戏
A: The mare is expecting her foal in three weeks.
B: Oh! I thought a mare was a male horse, silly me!
mare
n. 母马，母驴
A: Did you do well in the exam, Sir?
B: Yes, you only made some marginal errors.
marginal
a. １．微小的，少量的，不重要的；２．仅以微弱多数票获胜的；３．记（或引）在页边的，有旁注的
A: Have you ever smoked marijuana?
B: No, I have never tried drugs.
marijuana
n. 大麻，大麻烟
A: What is your marital status?
B: I am married.
marital
a. 婚姻的，夫妻的
A: I’m going to visit the maritime museum this afternoon.
B: I assume that it is the one by the sea.
maritime
a. １．海的，海事的，航海的；２．近海的，海的
A: It rained so much. My garden is like a marsh.
B: Don’t worry, it will dry out soon.
marsh
n. 沼泽，湿地
A: I was a marshal in the army for 11 years.
B: Gosh, that is a high rank, you must have worked hard to get there.
marshal
n. １．元帅，最高指挥官；２．（某些群众活动的）总指挥，司仪；３．（美国的）执法官，警察局长，消防队长
vt. 整理，排列，集结
A: I read that the ancient Romans were martial people.
B: I’m not sure if they were inclined to war.
martial
a. 战争的，军事的，武术的
A: The sunset is amazing.
B: Yes, I am sitting here marveling at it right now.
marvel
vi. (at) 惊叹，赞佩
vt. 对．．．感到惊异
n. 令人惊异（或不可思议）的事，奇迹
A: That girl looks particularly masculine.
B: Maybe it is because she lifts weights.
masculine
a. １．男性的，男子的；２．男子气的
A: Shall I mash your potatoes?
B: No, thanks, I like them whole.
mash
vt. (up) 把．．．捣成糊状
n. 糊状物
A: The soldiers massacred each other with gunfire during the war.
B: Do you know how many people were killed?
massacre
vt. １．大规模屠杀，残杀；２．彻底击败
n. １．大屠杀，残杀；２．（比赛等）残败
A: I had a wonderful body massage last night.
B: Was it painful?
massage
n. 按摩，推拿
vt. 给．．．按摩
A: What flag is that hoisted on the mast?
B: It is the national flag. Don’t you recognize it?
mast
n. １．船桅，桅杆，旗杆；２．天线杆
A: Your book is a masterpiece, well done.
B: Thanks, I hope that the publishers think so , too.
masterpiece
n. 杰作
A: I would love to have a baby soon.
A: That sounds like your maternal instincts talking!
maternal
a. １．母亲的，母亲般的；２．母系的，母方的
A: Did you put your money in the bank?
B: No, I hid it under the mattress.
mattress
n. 褥垫，床垫
A: I love walking in the meadows in spring.
B: Me too, the fields are best at that time of year.
meadow
n. 草地
A: My brothers are having a serious argument.
B: Are you going to mediate in the hope of solving it?
mediate
vi. (in, between) 调解，周旋
vt. １．经调解解决；２．经周旋促成
A: I visited several medieval castles while in France.
B: So that means they date from the Middle Ages, correct?
medieval
a. 中世纪的，中古（时代）的
A: I try to practice meditation at least once a day.
B: Oh, I can never sit still for long periods.
meditation
n. １．默想，默念；２．沉思，冥想，沉思录
A: Why are you looking so melancholy, Rory?
B: I just lost my job.
melancholy
a. 忧郁的，使人忧郁的，悲伤的
n. 忧郁，悲伤
A: The atmosphere at the party was exceptionally mellow.
B: Yes, all the guests were very relaxed.
mellow
a. １．（颜色或声音）柔和的；２（水果）熟透的，甘美多汁的，（酒）芳醇的；３．成熟的，老练的，稳健的；４．高兴的，微醉的
v. １．（使）变得柔和；２．（使）成熟；３．（使）变得香醇
A: Sing along to this melody.
B: I would, but I haven’t a note in my head.
melody
n. １．旋律，曲调；２．悦耳的音乐
A: Would you like to try some melon?
B: I’d love to, is it sweet?
melon
n. 瓜，甜瓜
A: Does Kelly know where to meet us?
B: Yeah, I left a memo for her.
memo
n. 备忘录
A: You have had such an interesting life, you should write your memoirs.
B: I’ve already started them.
memoir
n. １．［pl.］回忆录，自传；２．记事录
A: Do we have to memorise the whole poem, Sir?
B: No, only the first two verses.
memorise
v. 记住，熟记
A: Get out from the kitchen, you are such a menace.
B: Sorry, I was only trying to help.
menace
n. １．具有危险性的人（或物）；２．威胁，威吓
vt. 威胁，威吓
A: I do not understand Robin’s mentality.
B: Yeah, she has some strange ideas sometimes.
mentality
n. 心态，思想方法
A: All of the merchandise in the shop is half price today.
B: Oh, let’s go in!
merchandise
n. ［总称］商品，货物
vt. 买卖，经营
A: Be careful, there is mercury in the thermometer.
B: Don’t worry, I will be careful.
mercury
n. １，水银，汞；２［Ｍ－］［罗神］墨丘利
A: I think our ideas are beginning to merge.
B: I think that is because we have spent so much time together.
merge
v. （使）结合，（使）合并，（使）合为一体
A: Can you bring this note to your Mum?
B: No, I am not your messenger.
messenger
n. 送信人，信使
A: This car is a little more expensive because of the metallic paint.
B: I think it is worth is though.
metallic
a. １．金属的，金属制的；２．有金属特性的，像金属的
A: Now, please pick out the main metaphors in the poem.
B: Can you give us a clue, teacher?
metaphor
n. １．隐喻；２．象征
A: You are very methodical.
B: I just like to be organized.
methodical
a. １．有条理的，井然的；２．办事有条不紊的
A: You were meticulous about the details of our trip.
B: I just wanted everything to go smoothly.
meticulous
a. 极其仔细的，一丝不苟的
A: Shall we take the bus?
B: No, the metro will be quicker.
metro.
n. 地铁
A: Did you report the crime?
B: Yeah, straight away to the metropolitan police.
metropolitan
a. 大城市的，大都会的
A: You are a great violinist.
B: I agree, I think we have a star in our midst.
midst
n. 中部，中间，当中
in the midst of １．在．．．之中；２．正当．．．的时候
A: I am making a film about migrant workers in the city.
B: That will be so interesting. I can’t wait to see it when it is finished.
migrant
n. １．移居者，移民；２．候鸟，迁移动物
A: These birds migrate south in the winter every year?
B: I’d like to go to warmer places also!
migrate
vi. １．（候鸟等）迁徙，移栖；２．移居（尤指移居国外），迁移
A: Even though this car is old, the mileage is not very high.
B: I shall buy it so.
mileage
n. １．里程，英里数；２．好处，利润
A: A militant group of reformers attempted to overthrow the government.
B: Were they successful?
militant
a. 激进的，好斗的
n. 激进分子，斗士
A: I want to be a millionaire some day.
B: Well, you will either have to win the Lottery or work very hard.
millionaire
n. 百万富翁，大富翁
A: The flavours in this soup have mingled well.
B: Yes, it is delicious.
mingle
vt. 使混合，使相混
vi. １．相交往，相往来；２．混合起来，相混合
A: I bought a miniature house for my doll.
B: And when you are old enough you will be able to buy a normal sized one!
miniature
a. 小型的，微小的
n. １．微小的模型，缩影；２．微型画，微型人物像
in miniature 小规模，小型
A: We will rent a minibus to take us to the match.
B: Are you sure we won’t all fit in a car?
minibus
n. 小型公共汽车
A: Margaret, you always do the minimal amount of work.
B: Sorry, I will try harder from now on.
minimal
a. 最小的，最低限度的
A: Shall I turn the computer off?
B: No just minimize the current screen.
minimize
vt. １．使减少（或缩小）到最低限度；２．极力贬低，对．．．做最低估计
A: Would you like a mint ?
B: No thanks, I have just brushed my teeth.
mint
n. １．薄荷；２．铸币厂
vt. １．铸造（硬币）；２．创造（词，词组等）
A: I’m surprised to see you so soon after your accident.
B: Yes, the doctors said I made a miraculous recovery.
miraculous
a. 奇迹般的，不可思议的
A: I hope you are not up to mischief in there, Son.
B: No Dad, I’m only playing a video game.
mischief
n. １．恶作剧，胡闹，捣蛋；２．淘气，顽皮；３．损害，伤害，危害
A: My grandfather encountered a lot of misery during his lifetime.
B: Yes, I am glad that I was not born back them.
misery
n. １．痛苦，苦恼，苦难；２．悲惨的境遇，贫苦
A: It rained heavily on my wedding day.
B: Oh, what a misfortune !
misfortune
n. １．不幸，厄运，逆境；２．不幸事故，灾难，灾祸
A: Aside from some slight misgivings , I think Mrs. Jones should have the job.
B: Actually I think she is perfect for it.
misgiving
n. 疑虑，担忧，害怕
A: I was educated in South Africa by some missionaries .
B: Oh, what country were they from?
missionary
n. 传教士
A: I think David has a mistress .
B: No, he is happily married.
mistress
n. １．情妇；２．主妇，女主人
A: But I don’t want to do the washing up.
B: The sooner you stop moaning , the quicker it will get done.
moan
vi. １．呻吟，呜咽；２．(about)抱怨，发牢骚
vt. 抱怨
n. １．呻吟声，呜咽声；２．怨声，牢骚 |