形容词搭配以及意形相似词归纳

常用英语形容词与介词搭配常见的与介词about搭配的形容词有:

Be anxious~担心，想念be cautious~谨慎concerned~担心，挂念excited~对…事激动nervous~担心，害怕pleased~高兴于，乐于be careful~注意，重视be certain~有把握

be enthusiastic~热心于be happy~因某事而高兴be particular~对…讲究be crazy about be hopeful about

be doubtful about

Be sure about

be curious about

be outspoken about

be straightforward about …

be knowledgeable about

be upset about

be skeptical about

be optimistic / pessimistic about sth be realistic about sth

常见的与介词at搭配的形容词有:

Be Good at Be angry at Be quick at Be annoyed at Be slow at

Be mad at

Be amazed/surprised/shocked/marvelous at sth Be alarmed at / be cautious about / be alert to

常见的与介词for搭配的形容词有:

Be appropriate~对…合适

Be competent~能胜任

Be convenient~合宜，对…方便Be famous~由于…而闻名

Be good~对…有益

Be necessary~为…所必须

Be possible~能够，可能

Be proper~合乎于

Be renowned~因…出名

Be eligible~合格

Be fit~适合于

Be late~迟于

Be noted~因…出名

Be profitable~对…有益Be ready~为…准备

Be sorry~对…抱歉

Be eager~期待

Be responsible~对…负责任Be desperate for

Be Favorable for

Be ready for

Be known for

Be hungry for

Be crucial for

Be competent for

Be punctual for

Be greedy for

Be vital for sb to do sth

常见的与介词from搭配的形容词有:

Be absent~缺席

Be different~与…不同Be distant~离…远Be divorce~脱离

Be distinct~与有差别Be free~免于

Be isolated~隔离

Be remote~远离

Be tired~由于…疲劳Be recovered~复原Be secure~没有…危险Be inseparable from Be secure from

Be safe from

常见的与介词in搭配的形容词有:

Be confident~对…信任

be employed~从事于…

be expert~专长于

be experienced~对…有经验be successful~在…成功

be engaged~从事于

be interested~对…感兴趣be skillful~精心于

be accurate in

be prompt in

be fortunate in

be disappointed in be experienced in

be fluent in…

Be rich/adequate/abundant/lacking in Be fluent in

Get trapped in

Be buried in

Be absorbed in

Be lost in

Be rooted in …

Get involved in …

Be swift in / quick at / slow in

常见的与介词of搭配的形容词有:

Be afraid~害怕

Be aware~知觉

Be capable~能够

Be certain~确信

Be characteristic呈…特征~

Be conscious~意识到Be fond ~喜欢

Be guilty~有罪

Be ignorant~无知的

Be independent~独立于Be composed~由…组成Be considerate~体贴Be critical~对…挑剔Be full~充满

Be jealous~妒忌，羡慕Be proud~自豪

Be short~缺乏

Be tired~厌倦

Be sure~确信

Be worthy~值得

Be ashamed of

Be incapable of Be composed of

Be tolerant of

Be suspicious of

Be skeptical of

be typical of sb to do sth

be free of / from

be independent of / from / gain independence from / depend on / be dependant on sth

常见的与介词on搭配的形容词有:

Be dependent on 依靠

Be hard on 对…严厉

Be reliable on

常见的与介词to搭配的形容词有:

be alert~对…警觉get close~接近于

be contrary~违反，相反

be comparable~比得上

be corresponding~一致；相应

devoted~献身于

be essential~对…很重要

be faithful~忠实于

be indifferent~对…不感兴趣，漠不关心be necessary~必要，必需

be parallel~平行于

be rude~对…粗鲁

be strange~对….生疏

be useful~对…有用

be equal~等于

be fair~对…公平

be familiar~为…所熟悉

be loyal~忠于

be opp osite~…相对

be polite~礼貌

be relevant~对…有关系

be similar~相似，相同

be suitable~适合于

be true~忠于

be vital~至关重要

be related~与…有关系

get unaccustomed to doing sth be indifferent to sb/sth

be superior / inferior to be junior / senior to

be/get addicted to doing sth

be convenient to

be agreeable to sb

be deaf to turn a deaf ear to/ turn a blind eye to

be equivalent to

be Fundamental to

be grateful to sb for sth

be contrary to the fact

be opposed to doing sth

be allergic to sth

be mean to sb

be strict to sb / be strict with sth

be prior to … / ahead of time / in advance / prior to sth be relative to

be sensitive to sth

Be loyal to sb

be beneficial to

Be determined to do sth

Be devoted/ dedicated to doing sth

Be sentenced to 3years in prison

Be dying to do sth

常见的与介词with搭配的形容词有:

Be acquainted~相识

Be annoyed~对某人烦恼Be angry~恼怒

Be bored~对厌倦

Be busy~忙于…

Be concerned~关心，参与Be confronted~面临

be familiar~精通，熟悉be patient~耐心

be wrong~坏了，出故障be delighted~对…喜欢

be frank~对…坦率

be identical~与…相同be popular~受…欢迎

be strict~对…严格

be crowded with

be Confronted with

Be frank with

be nervous with

be generous with

be ill with

be disappointed with

be popular with

be loaded / burdened with …

Be content/ satisfied / pleased with sth Be consistent with

be equipped/furnished /surrounded / filled / armed with …

be busy with sth/in doing sth = be occupied in doing sth / with sth

避免形容词与其形状相似的其他词之间的误用

I believe reserves of coal here are ________ to last for fifty years.

A. sufficient

B. efficient

C. persistent

D. rich

2. We are __________ for the dance.

A. all ready

B. already

C. all get

D. getting

3. I’ll meet you at the station if that’s _________ with you.

A. alright

B. all-right

C. all right

D. allright

4. Tom is the most _______ pupil in the class.

A. industrial

B. indulgent

C. industrious

D. industry e. industrialist

5. The Mayor of the town is a __________ old man.

A. respective

B. respectable

C. respecting

D. respectful e. respect

6. Industry is _________ in HongKong.

A. blooming

B. brooming

C. bombing

D. booming

7. I cannot read your writing. It is ___________.

A. legible

B. illegible

C. intelligible

D. eligible e. ineligible

8. Henry wasn’t pai d because he was the _________ secretary of the association.

A. honorable

B. honor

C. honored

D. honoring e. honorary

9. No one would believe his story. It was quite _________.

A. credible

B. credulous

C. incredible

D. incredulous

10. As a writer, Walter was very __________.

A. imagining

B. imaginary

C. imaginative

D. imaginable

11. Eating an apple a day is considered __________ .

A. health

B. healthy

C. healthful

D. healthily

一．词根相同或词性相同，意义不同

1. industrious / industrial

an industrious / diligent / hardworking engineer

the industrial reform / development

2. economical / economic

An economical / financial / commercial center

Be economic with money / be mean / generous with money

3. considerate/ considerable

A considerate / caring / thoughtful husband

A considerable large sum of money

4. hospital/hospitality

Hospital / patient

Hospitality / friendliness / warm reception ---- hostile / hostility

5. current / currency

Current news / affairs water/electricity currents

Foreign currency the exchange of currency

6. freezing / frozen

Freezing / extremely cold

A Frozen potato

7. sentimental / sensitive / sensible

Sentimental / in a changeable mood / in a blue mood / in low spirits / one’s spirits sinks

Be sensitive to / be allergic to /

A sensible / wise / smart / clever man

8. distinct / distinction / distinctive

Distinct: clear / apparent / obvious / certain

Distinction: cultural distinction/ difference distinction / distinguish between A and B distinction / outstanding Distinctive:

9. heartily / lighthearted / warmhearted / coldhearted / …

10. relevant / relative / related

11. constantly / instantly / continuously / consequently

Constant

Instant noodle/ coffee

Continuous

Consequent:

12. alike / unlike / dislike / like

Alike: Great minds think alike. / it attracts men and women alike.

Unlike: unlike his mother, he is very diligent. --- as with / be similar to

Dislike: hate / not love

二．近义词（形不同，意义同或似，常用语境搭配有异）

1. conscious / aware

Aware: --- environmentally friendly awareness / public awareness

Conscious: lose ones’ consciousness /

2. satisfactory/ satisfied

3. shabby / worn-out / exhausted

A shabby house

Worn-out clothes

A exhausted person

4. transparent / apparent / evident / obvious

5. intellectual / intellect/intelligence/intelligent

6. complex / complicated

7. prosperous/ promising / flourishing/ booming

Prosperous / flourishing/ booming

Promising/ potential

8. mature / immature / ripe / ripen / amateur / professional

9. steady / stable / sustainable

Steady: not shaking , in a continuous gradual way

keep the camera steady / a steady stream of visitors/enquiries 源源不断的…drive at a steady speed / Steady job/ income / relationship / make steady progress / there is a steady decline in …

stable: not likely to move or change / fixed

a stable marriage/ a politically stable country / the stability of the dollar / the patient’s condition has now been stabilized sustainable: can last/continues for a long time ---- sustainable development / sustainable economic growth

10. novel / novelty a novel idea / an original idea

11. be adequate to doing sth / be equal to doing / be competent of doing / can match sth

12. delicate --- be in delicate health fragile --- fragile relationship

13. rich / adequate / abundant / affluent / sufficient / ample

14. renewable /alternative resources / energy

15. splendid / spectaculars / grand / brilliant / outstanding / marvelous /

16. antique / precious / treasured / cherished

17. appealing / attractive / arresting / charming

18. delighted / gay / happy / pleased / satisfied / content / fulfilling / enjoyable / pleasing / satisfying

19. deadly / fatal

A fatal blow / disease/error A deadly poison / deadly enemy

20. be absorbed / lost / buried / engaged / occupied/involved in doing sth

21. co-operative / joint / united

Co-operative / co-educate / a co-operative activity co-ordinate

Joint: joint efforts / a joint bank account / joint first prize / join hands with sb / join together

United: united states / union ---- divided a united effort to clean up the neighborhood

22. cautious / alert

Be cautious about sth Be alert to sth Be careful about sth

23. former / previous

24. original / primitive / initial

25. vacant / blank / hollow / bold / bald

26. civil / domestic

27. roughly / approximately / appropriately

Roughly: there are roughly 200 people on board. / roughly speaking / generally speaking

Approximately: the plane will be landing in approximately 20 minutes.

Appropriately: suitably / properly

28. spotless / stainless / dotty

29. authentic / genuine / real / true / false / faked / artificial

30. essential / vital / fundamental / important / significant / crucial

31. concise / brief

32. thorough / detailed / entirely / completely

Make a thorough investigation into sth

Give a detailed account of the scenery there

Entirely/ completely: you are entirely/completely mistaken!

33. firm / solid / concrete / liquid / fluid

Firm: be firm with sth / have a strong belief in sth

Solid: solid evidence / lay a solid foundation for sth

Concrete: concrete evidence

34. urge / urgent / urgency / emerge / emergent / emergency

35. mild / gentle / tender

Mild: be mild with / mild climate a mild infection / be mildly swollen a mild scold/ earthquake / man ---- slight Gentle: gentle breeze/ laughter / slope not sharp / steep

Tender: tender beef --- tough a tender look/ tender loving care / tender blossoms/plants

My arm is still tender where I bruised it. --- painful

36. enormous / huge / large / great / giant /vast / tiny / subtle / small / little / minor / slight

37. guilty / innocent / illegal / invalid

Be guilty of

Illegal / legal

Invalid / valid (not officially/legally acceptable) an invalid passport/ticket/password invalid argument 站不住脚跟的论据

38. bored / upset / frustrated / disturbed / depressed

39. terrified / frightened / horrified / scared / afraid

Terrified: terror / terrify / terrifying ---- terrific/ wonderful terrible/ much bad

Frightened: fright/ frightening frighten sb to death

Horrified: horror / horrible horror film

Scared: scare/ scary scare sb to death sacred / holy scar

Afraid: be afraid of / be afraid to do sth

40. abstract/ specific ridiculous / absurd

41. surprised / amazed / shocked / astonished

Surprised: surprise / be surprised at /of

三．形似，意不同

1. priceless / worthless / valueless/valuable/invaluable /worthwhile/worthy / inexpensive / penniless

2. awkward / awful /awesome/adorable

Awkward: clumsy

Awful: terrible /

Awesome:

Adorable: respectable

3. preserved / reserved / conservative: preservation / reservation / conservation / maintain / maintenance

4. contradictory / controversial / contrary / unconditional / conventional

Contradictory: contradict --- what he said contradicts the witness’ account.

Controversial: cause/ bring about a heated/fierce discussion/debate

Contrary: on the contrary / be opposite to sth

Unconditional: on every condition

Conventional: traditional / on a regular basis

5. permanent / contemporary / temporary

Permanent: forever

Contemporary: of the same period

Temporary: not stable/ occasional

6. moderate / modest / medium

Moderate:

Modest:

Medium: mass media / a man of medium height

7. major/minor maximum / minimum majority / minority

Major: major in English in college / major problems

Minor: minor injury/illness --- subtle / slight

Maximum: maximum height / bare maximum/ minimum

8. critical / critics / criticism

9. drunken / drunkard / drunk

10. submissive / subjective / objective / indifferent

Submissive: submit / submit oneself to doing sth --- obedient / obedience

Subjective: subject --- objective

Indifferent: not show any attitude towards sth

11. extensive / intensive / exclusive / inclusive

Extensive: covering a large area / extensive reading /damage/repairs extend / extension

Intensive: involving sth in a short period intensive fighting / farming / agriculture 精耕细作intensify / reinforce Exclusive:

Inclusive:

12. handy/ convenient / portable / accessible/ available

Convenient / it is convenient for sb to do sth / it is convenient to you!

Be accessible to sb / be reachable/approachable / have an access to sth

Be available to sb / useful

13. normal / abnormal / formal / informal / regular / irregular / common / uncommon / frequent / universal

Above / below normal / normal temperature / normal people

Formal / formal clothes / casual wear

Regular / on a regular basis / an irregular triangle / regular customers/visitors / regulate / regulation

Common / common sense / common ground / common people

Frequent / a frequent visitor / customer /user/ correspondent / maintain frequent contact with my friends high/low frequency Universal: a universal truth / a topic of universal interest / meet with universal agreement

14. lame / lamp / lamb / deaf / blind / numb / damp

15. impressive / impressed / impression / depressed / depression

Impressive: leaving an impressive on sb / be impressed with sth

Depressed: being anxious/upset depression / in anxiety / in a blue mood / economic crisis

16. effective / efficient

Effective: effect—side-effect --- take effect --- have an effect on … -- come into effect

Efficient: efficiency --- be of high efficiency

17. diplomatic / diplomacy / diplomat / diploma / certificate

Diplomatic relationships / affairs / a diplomat / spokesman

18. athletic / energetic / active / muscular/ robust

19. aboard / board / broad / abroad

Aboard: all aboard! / get aboard the ship/plane

Board: boarding school / a piece of board / board of directors / on board / board the plane/ship

Broad: broad-minded/narrow-minded / broad shoulder/ road / sense

Abroad: go abroad/ study abroad / overseas

20. acute / chronic

Acute: severe / smart acute pain / observers acute analysis/ understanding / observations acute sense of smell/hearing Chronic: slow chronic disease

21. compulsory / optional

Compulsory: a must / necessity / required by the law / compulsory education

Optional: be of choices / alternative / have no choice/option/alternative but to do sth an optional subject

22. shabby / shallow / shade / shadow / messy

Shabby: worn-out, badly off / good-looking

Shallow: on the surface / deep / profound

Shade: in the shade of the tree / shady / shade/shelter one’s eyes/face from the sunlight

Shadow: in the shadows/ in the darkness / cast a shadow over/on sth 投影于…

Messy: be in a mess / not in order

Instant coffee/ frequent customers/ secure income / unexpected visitors

A moral decline / a brake failure / a sharp brake

Blow a whistle / blow one’s nose

Raise one’s hands / one’s eyebrows / voice

Shrug one’s shoulders

Lower the eyes / one’s head / one’s voice

15. immigrant / immigrate / immigration / migrate workers

16. slip / slide / swing

Slip / slippery / slipper / a slip of tongue

Slide / slid / slid:

A swing of

17. roar / rock / roll

reject / deny / refuse / decline

distribute / allocate / divide / separate

expand / extend / stretch / shrink / contract /

underline / highlight / stress / emphasize

whisper / roar / murmur / giggle / howl / scream / speak in a low/high/ gentle voice /weep dash / crash / collide / cast / stir / roast

yawn / frown / sigh / shrug / blow / bow / bend / stretch / scratch

27. anecdote / incident / coincident / affair / matter / issue / deed

28. item / object / subject / article

29. essay / composition / column / thesis / novel / story / legend / fairytale

revision / adaptation / version / copy/edition

barrier / obstacle / hurdle / block

bond / connection / relationship / ties / union

tournament/ championship