六级单词解析造句记忆MNO

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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

A: I was attacked by an angry mob on my way home.

B: How terrible, were you hurt?

mob

n.暴民，乌合之众

vt.成群围住，聚众袭击

A: How are we going to mobilize the masses?

B: It is certainly difficult to get them going, but we shall manage.

mobilize

vt.１．动员；２．调动，鼓动起

vi.动员起来

A: How did he recover so quickly?

B: He mock his illness in the first place.

mock

vt.１．嘲笑，嘲弄；２．（为了取笑）模仿

vi.嘲笑，嘲弄

a.１．模拟的，演习的；２．假的，假装的

A: I have only two more modules to complete and then I have my degree.

B: Congratulations!

module

n. １．组件，模块，模件；２．（航天器的）舱

A: On this momentous occasion I would like to thank all those who supported my c ause.

B: There is no need to thank us.

momentous

a.重大的，重要的

A: Are you in favour of the monarchy?

B: No, I don’t support the king or the queen.

monarchy

n.１．君主制，君主政体；２．君主国

A: How do I get to your house?

B: Pass the monastery on the other side of the town and my house is the first on t he right.

monastery

n.修道院，寺院

A: What do you think of the new monetary union in Europe?

B: Oh, I think that it will be good for trade.

monetary

a.钱的，货币的，金融的

A: I met a monk on my travels.

B: Oh, did you visit a monastery?

monk

n.修道士，僧侣

A: The play was excellent.

B: I agree, especially the long monologue performed by the main actress. monologue

n.１．（别人简直无法插嘴的）滔滔不绝的话；２．（戏剧，电影等中的）独白

A: Mr. Dalton has somewhat of a monopoly in the town.

B: Yes, he owns of the shops and restaurants.

monopoly

n.１．垄断，专卖；２．垄断物，垄断商品，专卖商品；３．独占，完全控制

A: Do you enjoy your work?

B: No, it is monotonous.

monotonous

a.单调无聊的，毫无变化的

A: There are monsters under my bed, Mum.

B: Don’t be silly, how would they fit?

monster

n.１．怪物；２．极其残酷的人；３．巨人，巨兽，巨大的东西

a.巨大的，庞大的

A: I split some water on the carpet

B: Don’t worry, I’ll mop it up later.

mop

n.１．拖把；２．蓬乱的头发

v.１．用拖把拖洗；２．擦干

mop up１．（用布等）擦去；２．扫荡，肃清；３．完成，结束

A: The film was uplifting.

B: Yes, it was good for my morale.

morale

n.士气，斗志

A: Do you think you have a strict set of principles?

B: Yes, I think I have a strong sense of morality.

morality

n.１．道德，（行为等的）道德性；２．德行，品行

A: Be careful, that is dangerous.

B: Oh, we are all mortals and have to die at some stage or another. mortal

a.１．终有一死的；２．致命的；３．你死我活的，不共戴天的

n.人

A: Did you buy your house with cash?

B: Not at all, I had to take out a huge mortgage.

mortgage

n.抵押，抵押借款

vt.抵押

A: The drains are not working.

B: They must be filled with moss again, I will clear them.

moss

n.藓类植物，苔藓

A: Shall we stay in a hotel?

B: No, let’s save money and stay in a motel.

motel.

n.汽车旅馆

A: There is a hole in your sweatshirt.

B: Oh, it was eaten by moths.

moth

n.蛾

A: Do you drive a car?

B: No, but I can ride a motorcycle.

motorcycle

n.摩托车

A: What was the motto of your school?

B: I’m not sure if it had one.

motto

n.箴言，格言，座右铭

A: The castle was built on the top of the mound overlooking the village. B: I assume they did that for protection.

mound

n.１．土墩，沙土堆；２．（一）堆，（一）垛

A: It has been a long time since your father passed away.

B: Yes, but I’m still in mourning.

mourn

v. １．哀悼；２．（对．．．）感到痛心（或遗憾）

A: Have you ever grown a beard?

B: No, but I did have a moustache once.

moustache

n.八字须

A: The grass is getting long.

B: Well, it is about time that you mowed it then.

mow

v.割（草）

mow down大量杀伤，扫杀，摧毁

A: Don’t come into the house with muddy shoes.

B: OK, I’ll take them off now.

muddy

a.１．泥泞的，沾满烂泥的；２．（光，色泽）灰暗的，暗淡的；３．模糊的，糊涂的

vt.１．使沾上烂泥；２．使（形势，争端等）显得扑朔迷离

A: You are as slow as a mule.

B: You are no spring chicken yourself.

mule

n.１．骡子；２．［pl.］拖鞋；３．十分固执的人

A: Are you planning to feed the multitudes with this meal?

B: Yes, I cook rather a lot.

multitude

n.１．大量，许多；２．［the ~］大众，民众

a multitude / multitudes of许多，大量

A: Did you hear what Mandy said?

B: No, she was mumbling.

mumble

v.含糊地说（话），咕哝

n.咕哝，含糊的话（或声音）

A: I am going to see an exhibition in the municipal gallery tomorrow.

B: Oh, can I join you?

municipal

a.市的，市政的

A: The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop.

B: You mean there was not even a murmur.

murmur

v. / n.１．小声说（话）；２．小声抱怨，咕哝；３．（微风，流水等）发出连续而低沉的声音A: You are looking incredibly muscular.

B: Oh, thanks, I have been going to the gym five times a week.

muscular

a.１．肌肉发达的，强壮的；２．（有关）肌肉的

A: Do you follow any particular religion?

B: Yes, I am a Muslim.

Muslin

n.穆斯林

a.穆斯林的，伊斯兰教信徒的

A: Would you like any sauce on your sandwich?

B: Do you have any mustard?

mustard

n.１．芥末；２．芥菜

A: After witnessing the accident my brother was mute for three years.

B: And why did he start to speak again?

mute

a.１．缄默的，无声的；２．哑的，不会说话的；３．（字母）不发音的

vt.消除（声音），减轻（声音）

A: He muttered the answer into my ear but I still was unable to hear him. B: You should have asked him to repeat it more clearly.

mutter

v. / n.轻声低语，小声抱怨

A: Is this chicken or beef?

B: Neither, it is mutton.

mutton

n.羊肉

A: My dog bit a young child once.

B: Is that why he now wears a muzzle?

muzzle

n.１．（四足动物的）鼻口部；２．（防止动物咬人的）口套；３．枪口，炮口

vt.１．使缄默，钳制．．．言论；２．给（狗等）戴口套

A: There are myriad reasons why I should not go on holidays now.

B: But there is one reason why you should, me!

myriad

a.无数的

n.无数，极大数量

A: My neighbour claims that she is a mystic.

B: Do you think that she actually has magical powers?

mystic

n.神秘主义者

a.１．神秘的，玄妙的；２．神秘主义（者）的

A: The moon looks mystical tonight.

B: Perhaps that is because it is a full moon on a clear night.

mystical

见mystic

A: I want to study ancient mythology.

B: What interests you in particular about the stories?

mythology

n.神话，神话学

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A: He has a very naive attitude towards works.

B: Yeah, he thinks that money grows on trees.

naive

a.１．幼稚的，轻信的；２．天真的

A: I’m feeling a bit tired.

B: Why don’t you have a quick nap?

nap

n. / vi（尤指在白天）小睡，打盹

catch sb napping１．发现某人在打瞌睡；２．使措手不及

A: Here is a napkin is case you spill your drink.

B: Oops, too late!

napkin

n.餐巾

A: Did you enjoy the novel you just completed?

B: Yes, very much, the narrative was exceptional.

narrative

n.１．叙述文，故事；２．叙述，讲述

A: That is a nasty cold that you have.

B: Oh, it is getting better, you should have seen me last week!

nasty

a.１．令人讨厌的，令人厌恶的；２．难弄的，困难的；３．严重的，恶劣的，险恶的；４．下流的，道德败坏的

A: My son is so naughty.

B: Don’t worry, he will grow up soon.

naughty

a.１．顽皮的，淘气的；２．猥亵的

A: The rain necessitated that the concert was held indoors.

B: Oh, I did not realize that it had rained.

necessitate

vt.使成为必要，需要

A: Have you seen my new necklace?

B: Yes, just below your chin, you are wearing it!

necklace

n.项链

A: The school was found guilty of negligence.

B: Was it closed down as a result?

negligence

n.疏忽，粗心大意

A: Did you make any progress in learning French this month?

B: Negligible, I did not work hard enough.

negligible

a. 可忽略不计的，微不足道的

A: Where is your apartment?

B: Right beside the shop with the bright neon sign.

neon

n.１．氖；２．氖灯，霓虹灯

A: What would you like to do when you leave school?

B: I’d love to be a newscaster on TV?

newscaster

n.新闻播音员

A: They will be showing a recent newsreel just before the film in the cinema. B: Oh good, I have not seen the news for a long time.

newsreel

n. 新闻影片

A: Mum, can I have my pocket money please?

B: I haven’t even a nickel to give you this week.

nickel

n. １．镍；２．（美国和加拿大的）五分镍币，五分钱

A: Do you have a nickname, Steven?

B: Well, my father calls me “pest”, if that counts!

nickname

n.绰号

vt.给．．．起绰号

A: Keith’s teeth are badly stained with nicotine.

B: Yes, he smokes a lot.

nicotine

n.尼古丁

A: What was the score in the football match?

B: One-nil, to our team.

nil

n.无，零

A: Did the committee do good work?

B: No, it was only nominal,I think the members met only once.

nominal

a.１．名义上的，有名无实的；２．（费用等）很少的，象征性的；３．名词性的

A: I am going to nominate you to be the president of our organization.

B: Oh, thanks, I didn’t realize you thought so highly of me.

nominate

vt.提名，任命

A: Even though Peter hurt his foot he nonetheless won the race.

B: Yeah, he has always been a determined athlete.

nonetheless

ad.尽管如此，依然，然而

A: What usually happens at the end of one of these meetings?

B: I’m not sure what the norm is.

norm

n.１．标准，规范；２．［常pl.］准则

A: I spent the afternoon looking at old photos.

B: That must have made you nostalgic.

nostalgic

a. 怀旧的，引起对往事怀恋的

A: Why are dragons said to have large nostrils?

B: So that they can blow fire through them.

nostril

n.鼻孔

A: Mr. Hardy made a notable presentation at the conference.

B: Well, tell me the details then.

notable

a.值得注意的，显著的，著名的

n.名人，要人

A: Did you play this piece at the concert?

B: No, I was unable to read the musical notation. It wasn’t printed clearly. notation

n.１．记号，标记法；２．注释，记录

A: I am notorious for my bad spelling.

B: Yes, your teacher did mention it to me once.

notorious

a.臭名昭著的，声名狼藉的

A: Notwithstanding the weather, we had a great day out.

B: Yeah, it is best not to let the rain spoil our plans.

notwithstanding

prep. / ad. 尽管

A: What are you doing?

B: I am reading a book to nourish my mind.

nourish

vt.１．养育，喂养，滋养；２．怀有（希望等），增强（希望等）

A: My daughter sleeps with her new shoes on.

B: Don’t worry, the novelty will wear off soon.

novelty

n.１．新奇事物；２．新奇，新奇感，新奇性；３．新颖小巧而廉价的物品

A: What did you think of the nude painting in the gallery?

B: I thought it was a masterpiece.

nude

a.裸体的

n.裸体画，裸体雕像

A: What is the numerical value you would attach to happiness?

B: That is an impossible thing to give a figure to .

numerical

a.数字的，用数字表示，数值的

A: My aunt wants to become a nun.

B: She must be very religious.

nun

n.修女，尼姑

A: My plants just died.

B: That is because you didn’t nurture them. Plants are like children! nurture

vt. / n.养育，培育，滋养

A: I love all types of fruit.

B: Excellent, and they are so rich in nutrients.

nutrient

n. 营养品，滋养物

a.营养的，滋养的

A: The young child looked very unwell.

B: Yes, I think he was lacking nutrition.

nutrition

n.营养

O

A: What type of tree is that?

B: I think it is an oak tree. It is certainly large enough to be one. oak

n. １．栎树，橡树；２．栎木，橡木

A: Oh no, I’ve dropped an oar .

B: We will have to swim to the shore now.

oar

n.桨，橹

A: Please tell me the big secret.

B: Sorry, I took an oath and swore that I wouldn't.

oath

n.１．誓言，誓约；咒骂，诅咒语

on / under oath在法庭上宣过誓

A: My pupils are so obedient , they always do their home work.

B: You are lucky, mine are terrible.

obedient

a.服从的，顺从的

A: Robert told an obscene joke last night.

B: Is it too rude to repeat to me?

obscene

a.１．淫秽的，下流的；２．可憎的，可恶的

A: Did you understand the theatre performance?

B: No, it was too obscure for me.

obscure

a.１．不著名的，不重要的；２．费解的，模糊不清的；３．隐藏的，偏僻的

vt.使变模糊，掩盖

A: You are always playing video games.

B: I know. I have an obsession.

obsession

n.困扰，无法摆脱的思想（或情感）

A: Excuse me, but your car is obstructing the entrance to my home. B: Oh, I’ll move it right away.

obstruct

vt.１．阻塞，堵塞；２．阻碍，阻止，妨碍

A: Can I move into the apartment today?

B: No, you can have occupancy next week.

occupancy

n.占有，使用，居住

A: What is that terrible odour ?

B: Oh, sorry, it must be my socks.

odour

n.气味

A: Beverley looked stunning at the party.

B: Yes, her outfit was offset by her jewelry.

offset

vt.补偿，抵消

A: Do you have any offspring ?

B: Yes, I have three daughters.

offspring

n.１．子女，子孙，后代；２．（动物的）崽

A: Do you like olives ?

B: Yes, especially black ones in salad.

olive

n.橄榄，橄榄树

A: Is that glass clear?

B: No, it is opaque , that is why you are having difficulty seeing through it. opaque

a.１．不透明的，不透光的；２．难理解的，晦涩的

A: Women in the old days were frequently oppressed by their husbands. B: I am glad that times are changing.

oppress

vt.１．压迫，压制；２．使（心情等）沉重，使烦恼

A: You would like the blue car?

B: No, I think I’ll opt for the red one.

opt

vt. (for)选择，挑选

A: The weather will be wonderful tomorrow.

B: You are always filled with optimism .

optimism

n.乐观，乐观主义

A: I study at my optimum between eight and ten in the morning.

B: Oh, I work best in the evenings.

optimum

a.最合适的，最优的，最佳的

A: Where did you get the apples?

B: I picked them in the orchard down the road.

orchard

n.果园

A: I was in a serious car accident last year.

B: That must have been a terrible ordeal .

ordeal

n.苦难经理，折磨，煎熬

A: I love studying science.

B: I orient more towards the Arts.

orient

vt.１．使适应，使熟悉情况（或环境等）；２．（to ,toward）使朝向，以．．．为方向（目标）n.东方，亚洲（尤指远东），东半球

A: Oriental cuisine is my favourite.

B: Yes, I also love Chinese food.

oriental

a. 东方的，东方人的，东方文化的

A: I was unable to find my orientation in the city.

B: You should have carried a map with you.

orientation

n.１．方向，目标，方位；２．熟悉情况，适应，情况介绍

A: From where does the guitar originate ?

B: Well, there are many types of guitar, so probably many countries.

originate

vi. (in,from,with)起源于，来自，产生

vt.创造，创始，开创

A: That is a beautiful ornament beside the TV.

B: Thanks, it was a gift from a friend.

ornament

n.１．装饰品，点缀品；２．装饰，点缀

vt.装饰，点缀，美化

A: I was an orphan until the age of seven.

B: Goodness, do you know what happened to your parents?

orphan

n.孤儿

vt.使成为孤儿

A: You look very unusual today.

B: Yes, I was tired with the orthodox.

orthodox

a.１．传统的；２．正统的，正宗的

A: I was ousted from the number one position.

B: But you will have a chance to win it back, don’t worry.

oust

vt.１．驱逐；２．罢免，把．．．撤职（以取而代之）

A: There was an outbreak of skin disease in my town.

B: Oh, did you contract it?

outbreak

n.（战争、情感、火山等的）爆发，（疾病，虫害等的）突然发生

A: That is a beautiful outfit you are wearing.

B: Thanks , I got it specially made for this occasion.

outfit

n.１．（用于某种场合的）全套服装；２．（协同工作的）一组人；３．全套装备，全套工具

A: Let’s go on an outing .

B: OK, where would you like to go?

outing

n.远足，郊游，短途旅行，外出参观（或看戏等）

A: I saw a film about outlaw in the Wild West.

B: Oh, I hate those types of movies.

outlaw

n. 歹徒，亡命之徒

vt.宣布．．．为不合法

A: There will be outrage if I am home late again.

B: Don’t worry, they won’t get angry.

outrage

n.１．义愤，愤慨；２．暴行，骇人听闻的事件

vt.激起．．．的义愤，激怒

A: Who won the match?

B: There was no outright winner. It was a draw.

outright

ad.１．坦率地，直率地，无保留地；２．完全地，彻底地；３．立即，当场

a.１．清楚的，无疑的，明白无误的；２．完全的，彻底的

A: Do you live in the centre of the town?

B: No, just on the outskirts .

outskirts

n.外围地区，郊区，郊外

A: My library books are five days overdue .

B: Oh, will you have to pay a fine?

overdue

a.１．过期的，到期未付的；２．早该有的，迟到的，延误的

A: The bath is overflowing !

B: Oh no, I forgot that I had one running.

overflow

vt.１．满得外溢，外流，泛滥；２．(with)充满，洋溢

vt.淹没，从．．．中溢出，多得使无法容纳

n.１．容纳不下的物（或人）；２．溢出，满出；３．溢流口，溢流管

A: Excuse me. I couldn’t help but overhear , but I think I am the person you are loo king for.

B: What a coincidence!

overhear

vt.无意中听到，偷听到

A: It is a shame that our holidays don’t overlap .

B: Indeed, I would love to go on holidays with you.

overlap

v.１．（与．．．）部分重叠；２．（与．．．）部分相同

n.重叠，重叠的部分

A: Did you make it to the other side of the mountain?

B: No, the overpass was blocked.

overpass

n.天桥，立交桥

A: My comment overrides my previous statement.

B: You are always changing your mind.

override

vt.１．不顾，不理睬，否决；２．压倒，优先于

A: His dislike for me was overt .

B: Oh, he did not make it that obvious.

overt

a.公开的，不隐蔽的

A: I am planning to overthrow the government.

B: That is a big plan. you will need help.

overthrow

vt.１．推翻，打倒；２．使终止，屏弃

n.倾覆，终止，结束

A: Our car overturned when it hit the tree.

B: Was anyone injured?

overturn

vt.１．使翻转，使倾覆，使倒下；２．颠覆，推翻

vi.倾覆，翻转，翻倒

A: Were you surprised by the gift?

B: Yes, I was completely overwhelmed .

overwhelm

vt.１．（感情上）使受不了，使不知所措；２．征服，制服

A: I have an overwhelming need to sleep right now.

B: Well, what is keeping you from having a rest?

overwhelming

a.１，势不可挡的，压倒的；２．巨大的

A: What is that bird?

B: I think it is an owl .

owl.

n.猫头鹰

A: Is water a type of oxide ?

B: Yes, as it contains oxygen.

oxide

n.氧化物

A: Do you enjoy eating oysters ?

B: I have never tasted them.

oyster

n.牡蛎A: Did you hear that the hole in the ozone is increasing in size? B: Yes, it is a shame.

ozone

n.臭氧