四级词汇讲义

免费四级词汇第1课▌-gen-gender【近】sexgenegeneticgenetic informationgeneticsgenerategenerate heat / electricitygenerationthe younger / older generationgeneral【近】overalla general introduction to computing ways to improve your general health general cooking and cleaning books of general interesta general hospitalgenerousgenerous with one's money generalizegenuine【近】authenticIs the painting a genuine Picasso?a very genuine persongeniushydrogennitrogengentleBe gentle with the baby.a gentle breezegentleman▌-egn-pregnanta heavily pregnant womanpregnancya pregnancy test▌-ev-longevity (formal)We wish you both health and longevity.He prides himself on the longevity of the company.medieval / mediaevalmedieval architecture / castles / manuscriptsthe literature of the late medieval period▌young, -juven-youngyoungsterThe camp is for youngsters aged 8 to 14.youtha nation in its youthyouthfulyouthful enthusiasm / energy / inexperiencejuniorjunior employeesShe is junior to me.the world junior tennis championships office juniorsShe has coached many of our leading juniors. 【freshman】【sophomore】【junior】【senior】▌-sen-seniorHe is also a diplomat, but senior to me.Jen will be a senior this year.Seniors can get a 10% discount.senatesenator新浪微博@王泓锦老师免费四级词汇第2课▌-astr-, -astro-starfixed star【sun】【planet】astronomyastronomerastrologyastrologerastrologicalastronautdisasterdisastrous*【SYN】catastrophica disastrous harvest / fire / resultcatastrophe*【SYN】disasterWe've had a few catastrophes with the food for the party.【SYN】disastrouscatastrophic*catastrophic failureWhy was the explosion not catastrophic?▌-agr-agricultureagriculturalacre▌-electr-electricityelectrican electric generatoran electric plugan electric socketan electric blanketelectrical equipment electrical powerelectrical energyelectrical engineerelectrical engineering electricianelectronelectronic免费四级词汇第3课▌-port-portportable*a portable TVportable computerporterportageairportpassportreportreportersportsports centersupporta supportive familysupporter*a strong / loyal / staunch supporterI'm an Arsenal supporter.exportexportationimportimportationtransport*air / freight / road transportthe government's transport policyHis bike is his only means of transport. transportation▌-bio-biologybiologistbiologicala biological experiment biochemistrybiochemicalbiochemical weaponsbiographybiographerautobiographyantibiotic免费四级词汇第4课▌-fer-differdiffer fromdifferentbe different fromdifferenceconference*a conference room / center/ hallHe was in conference with his lawyers all day.offerspecial offersprefer*A local firm is to be preferred.I prefer my coffee black.preference*It's a matter of personal preference.give (a) preference to sb / sthin preference to sb / sthpreferable*Anything was preferable to the tense atmosphere at home.infer*【SYN】deduceMuch of the meaning must be inferred from the context. Are you inferring (that) I'm not capable of doing the job? inferencerefer*refer to sb / sth (as sth)refer to sb / sth【SYN】consultreference*The book is full of references to growing up in India.I wrote down the name of the hotel for future reference. We will take up references after the interview.refereesuffer*I hate to see animals suffering.He suffered a massive heart attack.His school work is suffering because of family problems.suffering*Death finally brought an end to her suffering.transfer*The film studio is transferring to Hollywood.He transferred the property to his son.▌-emper-empirethe Roman Empireemperorempressimperialimperial powerimperialismimperialistimperialistic免费四级词汇第5课▌-pos-pose*to pose a threat / challenge / danger / riskThe gang entered the building posing as workmen.positioncompose*【SYN】make upTen men compose the committee.Mozart composed his last opera shortly before he died. Emma frowned, making an effort to compose herself.composition*the composition of the board of directorsone of Beethoven's finest compositionscomponent*the components of a machineKey components of the government's plan are...composure*to keep / lose / recover / regain your composuredeposit*We've put down a 5% deposit on the house.to pay a depositDeposits can be made at any branch.【OPP】withdrawaldepositionexposeexposureexposition*a clear and detailed exposition of their legal positionoppose*He threw all those that opposed him into prison.opposite*Answers are given on the opposite page.He sat down in the chair opposite.students at opposite ends of the ability range oppositionpropose*What would you propose?What do you propose to do now?She proposed to me!proposalpurposesuppose*Prices will go up, I suppose.(formal) Suppose him dead—what then?be supposed to do / be sthpostpone*【SYN】put offThe game has already been postponed three times. postponement免费四级词汇第6课▌-sent-present*in the present situationThere were 200 people present at the meeting. 【OPP】absentHe hardly seemed to notice my presence.【OPP】absencepresentation*The presentation of prizes began after the speeches.give a presentation on the new productsrepresent*The President was represented at the ceremony by the Vice-President. Each colour on the chart represents a different department.representative*a representative of the UNHe was the Queen's representative at the ceremony.absent*to be absent from work【OPP】presentabsenceabsentee▌-press-press*the local / national / foreign pressa story that is hot off the pressOxford University Presspressureexpress*to express fears / doubts / reservationsCoconut milk is expressed from grated coconuts.an express bus / coach / trainexpression*an expression of support【SYN】lookThere was a worried expression on her face.impress*His sincerity impressed her.He impressed on us the need for immediate action. Her words impressed themselves on my memory.impression*a general / an overall impressiona big impressionimpressive*an impressive performance【OPP】unimpressiveimpressionismimpressionist免费四级词汇第7课▌-price-price*The price of cigarettes is set to rise again. Criticism is part of the price of leadership.at 'any pricepricelessappreciate*Her family doesn't appreciate her.【SYN】realizeappreciationappreciativeprecious*a precious vaseYou're wasting precious time!【SYN】treasuredprize*She was awarded the Nobel Peace prize.World peace is the greatest prize of all.【SYN】treasurepraise*She wrote poems in praise of freedom.【SYN】complimentpraise sb / sth to the 'skies▌-lect-collectcollectioncollective*collective leadership / decision-making / responsibilityan independent collective making films for televisioncollectorelect*the newly elected governmentthe president electelectionelectiveselect*He hasn't been selected for the team.selectionselective*selective strike actiona selective school (= one that chooses which children to admit, especially according to ability)elegant*【SYN】stylishhe was tall and elegant.an elegant dresselegance免费四级词汇第8课▌-bend-bend*He bent and kissed her.bend sb's 'ear (about sth)bend your 'mind / 'efforts to sthbent*a piece of bent wirea small bent old womanbent on sth / on doing sthbow*The people all bowed down before the Emperor. The pines bowed in the wind.bow down to sb / sthelbowrainbow▌-close-close*【SYN】shut【OPP】openWhat time does the bank close?closely*Political activity is closely controlled.I have been closely involved in the work of both committees. We were so closely packed in the elevator I could hardly move. includeinclusiveinclusionexclude*Buses run every hour, Sundays excluded.【OPP】includeShe felt excluded by the other girls.exclusive*The hotel has exclusive access to the beach.He belongs to an exclusive club.an exclusive hotelexclusionconclude*What do you conclude from that?Let me make just a few concluding remarks.They concluded a treaty with Turkey.conclusiveconclusion▌-cent-cent*in the 20th cent.centurypercentpercentagecentigradecentimeter免费四级词汇第9课▌-fore-beforefore*in the fore part of the shipformer*in former timesThe former option would be much more sensible. be a shadow / ghost of your former 'selfformerlyfirstfirstlyforeheadforecastforesee*【SYN】predictWe do not foresee any problems.forward / forwards*He took two steps forward.【OPP】back , backward(s)look forward to sthstraightforward*【SYN】easya straightforward process▌-proach-approach*Winter is approaching.She approached the bank for a loan.approachableapproximate*an approximate figureapproximationapproximately*The cost given is only approximate.【OPP】exactthe government's ambitious plans for social reform▌-amb-ambulanceambitionambitious*They were very ambitious for their children (= they wanted them to be successful). the government's ambitious plans for social reform【OPP】unambitious免费四级词汇第10课▌-ambi-ambiguous*an ambiguous word / term / statementHis role has always been ambiguous.【OPP】unambiguousambiguityambassadorembassy▌-able-able*calculablefashionableabilityunableinabilitydisable*He was disabled in a car accident.The burglars gained entry to the building after disabling the alarm. disabilitydisabled*physically / mentally disabledcaring for the sick, elderly and disabledadapt*【SYN】modifyThese styles can be adapted to suit individual tastes.【SYN】adjustadaptive*adaptable*Successful businesses are highly adaptable to economic change. adaptation▌-add-addaddition*【OPP】subtractionchildren learning addition and subtractionin addition (to sb / sth)additional*【SYN】extraadditional resources / funds / security【SYN】in additionadditive*food additives免费四级词汇第11课▌-act-act*an act of kindnessan Act of Congressbe / get in on the actaction*She began to explain her plan of action to the group.He is considering taking legal action against the hospital. into 'actionactive*【OPP】inactiveShe takes an active part in school life.an active volcano (= likely to erupt )activityactivate*The burglar alarm is activated by movement.react*You never know how he is going to react.People can react badly to certain food additives. react against sb / sthreactoractoractressactualexact*【SYN】preciseWhat were his exact words?【SYN】meticulousagency*You can book at your local travel agency.the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)through the agency ofagent*an insurance agenta theatrical / literary agentThe charity has been an agent for social change. agenda▌-opt-opinionoption*There are various options open to you.The course offers options in design and computing. keep / leave your 'options openoptional*Certain courses are compulsory, others are optional.adopt*to adopt a childAll seven teams adopted different approaches to the problem. He adopted an air of indifference.adoptionadoptive免费四级词汇第12课▌-mire-admire*I really admire your enthusiasm.He stood back to admire his handiwork.admireradmiring*admiring glancesadmirable*【SYN】commendableHer dedication to her work was admirable.admirationmiraclemiraculous▌-vi-, -vis-, -wis-television / TV【SYN】obviousHe showed no visible sign of emotion.visibilityinvisible*She felt invisible in the crowd.【OPP】visibleinvisible earningsinvisibilitywisewisdomwitty*a witty speakera witty remarkwitness*a witness to the killingbe (a) 'witness to sthShe was shocked by the violent scenes she had witnessed.view*In my view it was a waste of time.the Christian view of the worldThere was nobody in view.viewpoint*【SYN】point of viewTry looking at things from a different viewpoint.【SYN】angleinterview*a job interviewa television / radio / newspaper interviewWe interviewed two people for the job.preview*a special preview of our winter fashion collectionThe professor previewed the course for us.The case is subject to judicial review.a book review。