翻译硕士考研笔记-高级英语近义词辩析题(上册)
高级英语近义词辨析题
高级英语近义词辨析题预览说明:预览图片所展示的格式为文档的源格式展示,下载源文件没有水印,内容可编辑和复制高级英语近义词辨析题汇总下册(共128题)1. It took him three years to pay off all the debts (occurred, incurred) by buying that new house.Occur: to happenIncur: if you incur a cost, debt, or a fine, you have to pay money because of something you have done, or you do not make money2. The boy gave an (ingenuous, ingenious) account of what had happened, concealing nothing.Ingenuous: an ingenuous person is simple, trusting, and honest, especially because they have not had much experience of lifeIngenious: someone who is ingenious is very good at inventing things or at thinking of new ideas3. He gave such (implicit, explici t) instructions that everyone understood them.Implicit: suggested or understood without being stated directlyExplicit: expressed in a way that is very clear and direct4. The two brothers (compliment, complement) each other; one is impulsive, the other, cautious.Compliment: to say something nice to someone in order to praise themComplement: to make a good combination with someone or something else(相辅相成,结合得很好)5. The little boy (stimulated, simulated) illness not to go to school.Stimulate: to encourage or help an activity to begin or develop furtherSimulate: to make or produce something that is not real but has the appearance or feeling of being real6. Sitting alone in his room, he (wondered, brooded) over his failure to get a job after a whole year of trying.Wonder: to think about something that you are not sure about and try to guess what is true, what will happen etc Brood: to keep thinking about something that you are worried or upset about7. She has had a (grudge, malice) against me ever since I turned down her unreasonable request.Grudge: a feeling of dislike for someone because you cannot forget that they harmed you in the pastMalice: the desire to harm someone because you hate them8. After graduating from the business school, he went to work in a big corporation and proved to be quite a (shrewd, cunning) businessman.Shrewd: good at judging what people or situations are really likeCunning: someone who is cunning is clever and good at deceiving people in order to get what they want9. (Invariably,Unchangeably) strict with himself, he went over the accounts yet another time.Invariably: if something invariably happens or is invariably true, it always happens or is trueUnchangeably: not likely to change, or changing often10. Many people are worried by what they think is (unaccustomed, undesirable) scenes on TV for the children.Unaccustomed: not used to somethingUndesirable: something or someone that is undesirable is not welcome or wanted because they may affect a Situation or person in a bad way11. It is impossible to sort out all the (squabbles, debates) among the children. Sometimes one just has to ignore them.Squabbles: to argue about something unimportantDebates: to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution12. It is such a (pitiful, sympathetic) sight to see the elderly people sitting on park benches, lonely and expressionless.Pitiful: someone who is pitiful looks or sounds so sad and unfortunate that you feel very sorry for them(直接修饰人) Sympathetic: caring and feeling sorry about someone's problems(可跟人或物或动作)13. The party over, the guests gone, she looked at the empty rooms and sank into (anguish, melancholy).Anguish: mental or physical suffering caused by extreme pain or worryMelancholy: a feeling of sadness for no particular reason14. He (stumbled, tumbled) on the pavement and twisted his ankle.Stumble: to walk in an unsteady way and often almost fallTumble: to fall down quickly and suddenly, especially with a rolling movement15. What happened to them on the trip was a nightmare, which left them (unspeakably, pitifully) furious for weeks.Unspeakably: unspeakable feelings are so extreme that it isimpossible to describe themPitifully: very bad in quality(作副词只表示这个意思) (上述为形容词解释)16. The vulgar commercial which followed broke the (spell, appeal) of the film.Break the spell: to make someone stop paying all their attention to something, or to make a time stop feeling special Appeal: an urgent request for something important(作为名词的其中一个意思)17. His six-year experience gave him a big (advantage, strength) over the other applicants for the job.Advantage: something that helps you to be more successful than others, or the state of having thisStrength: the physical power and energy that makes someone strong18. These rules and regulations not only apply to the graduate students, but to the school (on the whole, as a whole).on the whole: used to say that something is generally true(大体上,基本上)as a whole: used to say that all the parts of something are being considered together(从总体上来考虑)19. We (met, encountered) a serious setback in the battle when our supplies were intercepted by the enemy.Meet: to go to a place where someone will be at a particular time, according to an arrangement, so that you can talk or do something togetherEncounter: to experience something, especially problems or opposition(遭遇); to meet someone without planning to(偶遇)20. I was very sick and was (confined to, limited to) bed forover two weeks.Be confined to: to exist in or affect only a particular place or group(限制)Be limited to: to exist or happen only in a particular place, group, or area of activity(限于)21. The local newspaper gave an extensive (coverage, reporting) of the trial.Coverage: when a subject or event is reported on television or radio, or in newspapersReporting: the activity of writing about news events for a newspaper or telling people about them on television or on the radio22. The singer was fully (justifiable,justified) in suing the newspaper for slander.Justifiable: actions, reactions, decisions etc that are justifiable are acceptable because they are done for good reasons Justified: having an acceptable explanation or reason(be justified in doing固定搭配)23. This magazine is intended to (attract, appeal to) millions of college students in China.Attract: to make someone interested in something, or make them want to take part in somethingAppeal to: if someone or something appeals to you, they seem attractive and interesting24. Jamaica (functioned, worked) as a center of the American slave trade in the 18th century until the abolition of slavery in 1833.Function as: if something functions as a particular thing, it does what that type of thing normally does, or is used as that thing(起某物的作用或功能)Work: if something such as a fact, situation, or system works in a particular way, it has a particular effect on someone or something(起作用,不与as连用)25. These underground pipes are (interrelated, interconnected).Interrelate: if two things interrelate, they are connected and have an effect on each otherInterconnected: if two systems, places etc are interconnected, or if they interconnect, they are joined together26. Nuclear power is (inherently, naturally) both dangerous and powerful.Inherently: a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it and cannot be separated from itNaturally: use this to say that something is normal and not surprising27. The (one-time, once) bus driver is now a famous pop singer.One-time: formerOnce: on one occasion only28. The film is (based, established) on a novel by Lu Xun.Be based on: to use something as the thing from which something else is developedestablish: to start a company, organization, system, etc that is intended to exist or continue for a long time(不与搭配on)29. Spoiled children will not manage to live against (difficulty, adversity).Difficulty: if you have difficulty doing something, it is difficult for you to do(不可数解释)Adversity: a situation in which you have a lot of problems that seem to be caused by bad luck(逆境)30. He got the job by (false, fraudulent) means; he said he had ten years of working experience.False: not real, but intended to seem real and deceive people Fraudulent: intended to deceive people in an illegal way, in order to gain money, power etc31. Mental problems of all ages are not totally (untreatable, incurable).Untreatable: a treatable illness or injury can’t be helped with drugs or an operation(不可治疗的)Incurable: an illness that is curable can be cured. (无可救药的)32. The students are advised to (conserve, preserve) water and electricity.Conserve: to use as little water, energy etc as possible so that it is not wasted(这个意思是独有的)Preserve: to protect something and prevent it from changing or being damaged(conserve也有这个意思)33. She took the skirt out of the suitcase and found it terribly (pleated, wrinkled).Pleated: a pleated skirt, dress etc has a lot of flat narrow folds Wrinkled: skin or cloth that is wrinkled has small lines or folds in it34. The owner of the house came back and discovered that his house had been broken into during his absence. He (snooped around, checked) to see if anything valuable had been stolen.snoop around: to try to find out about someone's private affairs by secretly looking in their house, examining their possessions etc(调查, 窥探)Check: to do something in order to find out whether something really is correct, true, or in good condition35. Since their father lost his job, their mother was hard upand always bought them (shabby, cheap) clothes.Shabby: shabby clothes, places, or objects are untidy and in bad condition because they have been used for a long time Cheap: not at all expensive, or lower in price than you expected36. He needed the money, so he said he didn’t (care for, mind) the long working hours as long as he was well paid.Care for: to look after someone who is not able to look after themselves; to dothings that keep something in good conditionMind: [usually in questions and negatives] to feel annoyed or upset about something37. He lost interests in the debate, merely sitting there totally (unconcerned, unbent).Unconcerned: not worried about something because you think it does not affect youUnbend: to relax and start behaving in a less formal way38. While you are in the bookstore, please (keep an eye for, look at) dictionary that I have been looking for.Keep an eye for: to watch carefully so that you will notice when someone or something appearslook at: to turn your eyes towards something, so that you can see it(其中的一个意思)39. The elderly couple always avoids parties and gatherings. They are the kind of people who (keep from, keep to) themselves.keep from: to prevent someone from doing something or prevent something from happening to prevent someone from knowing something, by deliberately not telling them about it (隐瞒,阻止)keep to oneself: to live a very quiet private life and not domany things that involve other people (不交际)40. He knew there was (no use, no need) going back to the market place to look for the pocket book, but he went anyway to make her feel better.Be no use doing: used to tell someone not to do something because it will have no effectThere’s no need for sb.to do sth: used to say that someone does not have to do something41. She (held back, held forth) her criticism on the plan because she needed more time to think about it.hold back: to make someone or something stop moving forward(阻止,抑制)hold forth (on): to give your opinion on a subject, especially for a long time(滔滔不绝,大谈特谈)42. Marry had an uneasy feeling that something terrible was going to happen. Was she becoming (ignorant, superstitious)?Ignorant: not knowing facts or information that you ought to knowSuperstitious: influenced by superstitionsSuperstition: a belief that some objects or actions are lucky or unlucky, or that they cause events to happen, based on old ideas of magic43. Ron said he would always (remember, have on his mind) the wonderful trip to the great wall.Remember: to have a picture or idea in your mind of people, events, places etc from the pastHave on his mind: if something is on your mind, you keep thinking or worrying about it; if something is on your mind, that is what you are thinking about44. The glass fell from the shelf and (went, broke) to pieces.Go to pieces: if a person or what they do goes to pieces, they are so upset or nervous that they cannot live, work, or perform as they should(瓦解,身体垮掉) Break to/into pieces: if you break something, you make it separate into two or more pieces, for example by hitting it, dropping it, or bending it (成为碎片)45. I like Walter and have always enjoyed his (pleasant, pleasantry) company.Pleasant: enjoyable or attractive and making you feel happy Pleasantry: things that you say to someone in order to be polite, but which are not very important(打趣的话)46. “I-I-didn’t-“ clearly the kid was frightened and (faltered, wavered) out the answer.Falter: to speak in a voice that sounds weak and uncertain, and keeps stoppingWavered: to become weaker or less certain47. “The boy has been doing his homework for over an hour now and is (nervou s, fidgety), why don’t you tell him to go out and play for a while?”Nervous: worried or frightened about something, and unable to relaxfidgety: unable to stay still, especially because of being bored or nervous(烦躁的)48. He was caught giving (covered, covert) glances at the textbook during the examination.Covered: having a roof; having a layer of something on top Covert: secret or hidden49. Ever since he recovered from his heart attack, he realized he had to (feel like himself, take things easy).Feel like himself: feel himself fit and healthyTake things easy=take it easy: to relax and not do very much50. They had to (scrub, brush) the floor after the party was over.Scrub: to rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean itBrush: to clean something or make something smooth and tidy using a brush51. He (flicked, plucked) the dust from his hat before entering the house.Flick: to make something move away by hitting or pushing it suddenly or quickly(轻弹)Pluck: to pull something quickly in order to remove it(拨毛,摘花等)52. Sensing that someone was approaching him from the back, he (twiddles, whirled) around suddenly.Twiddle: to move or turn something around with your fingers many times, especially because you are nervous or bored Whirl: to turn or spin around very quickly, or to make someone or something do this53. The child was shy. She kept (plucking, picking) her mother by the sleeve to drag her away from the word.Pluck: to pull something quickly in order to remove it(拨毛,摘花,扯,猛拉等)Pick: choose something; remove a flower etc; remove something54. He just sat there (turning, twiddling) his thumbs, showing no interest in thediscussion.Turn: to move your body so that you are looking in a different directionTwiddle one’s thumbs: to do nothing while you are waitingfor something to happen55. He doesn’t like his job, but he (keeps at, keeps) it before he can find something better.keep at: to force someone to continue to work hard and not let them stop(坚持) keep: to stay in a particular state, condition, or position, or to make someone or something do this(维持)56. The boys (tossed, threw) a coin to decide who should make the first move.Toss: to throw something, especially something light, with a quick gentle movement of your handThrow: to make an object such as a ball move quickly through the air by pushing your hand forward quickly and letting the object go57. Don’t (put down, put off) him by his appearance; he is actually quite a charming person.put down: 不赞成,羞辱put off: 阻止, 搪塞58. At the seminar some scientists discussed heroic new experiments on the (intact, innate) human heart.Intact: not broken, damaged, or spoiledInnate: an innate quality or ability is something you are born with59. We (contribute, attribute) Edis on’s success to intelligence and hard work.Contribute: to give money, help, ideas etc to something that a lot of other people are also involved inAttribute: to believe or say that a situation or event is caused by something60. A wise man (preserves, reserves) some money for use in rainy days.Preserve: =saveReserve: to keep part of something for use at a later time during a process - used especially when describing how to cook something61. The reckless driver got his just (deserts, desserts) when his d rive r’s license was suspended.Desert: a place where there is no activity or where nothing interesting happens Dessert: sweet food served after the main part of a meal62. The captain (demanded, commanded) the soldiers to fire.Demand: to ask for something very firmly, especially because you think you have a right to do thisCommand: to tell someone officially to do something, especially if you are a military leader, a king etc63. The photos sent back from the satellite support the (theory, hypothesis) that possibly there is life on Mars.Theory: an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something about life or the world, especially an idea that has not yet been proved to be trueHypothesis: an idea that is suggested as an explanation for something, but thathas not yet been proved to be true64. There is some (resemblance, similarity) between the accounts of the fire, but all the important details are different.Resemblance: if there is a resemblance between two people or things, they are similar, especially in the way they look(强调某一方面是相似的)Similarity: if there is a similarity between two things or people, they are similar in some way(强调某几方面是相似的)65. Western businessmen come in (droves, groups) to investin light industry in China.Droves:Groups: several people or things that are all together in the same place66. The assassination of Martin Luther King did not quench the civil rights movement. It made the black leaders more (warlike, militant).Warlike: liking war and being skilful in it(作好战斗准备的)Militant: a militant organization or person is willing to use strong or violent action in order to achieve political or social change(好战的)67. It is not (customary, habitual) in South China to eat dumplings on Lunar New Year’s Eve.Customary: something that is customary is normal because it is the way something is usually done; usualHabitual: done as a habit that you cannot stop68. These certificates and awards are enough to (prove, qualify) him as an excellent engineer.Prove: to show that something is true by providing facts, information etc; proof Qualify: if something qualifies you to do something, you have the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability etc to do it69. The boss (demonstrated, manifested) a total indifference to the safety of the workers.Demonstrate: to show or prove something clearlyManifest: to show a feeling, attitude etc70. Just (follow, obey) his instructions and you will succeed.Follow: to do something in the way that someone has told or advised you to do it Obey: to do what someone in authority tells you to do, or what a law or rule says you must do71. The commander-in-chief (was thinking of, was reflecting on) a massive frontal attack against the enemy.Be thinking of: to use your mind to solve something, decide something, imagine something etcBe reflecting on: to think carefully about something, or to say something that you have been thinking aboutFrontal attack: a direct attack on the front of an army72. It is a (regrettable, regretful) fact that our health declines, as we grow old.Regrettable: something that is regrettable is unpleasant, and you wish things could be differentRegretful: someone who is regretful feels sorry or disappointed73. China has the ability to pay off the debts (incurred, occurred) in acquiring foreign technology.Incurred: Occurred: See No: 174. Consumer demands are changing and are becoming more (modern, sophisticated), which drives the need for technology to meet this market demand.Modern: having very recent attitudes or ways of behavingSophisticated: having a lot of experience of life, and good judgment about socially important things such as art, fashion etc(久经世故的)75. The dramatic depreciation of the currency caught even some economists (on, off) guard.On guard: to be paying attention to what is happening in order to avoid danger, being tricked etc (警惕)Off guard: to surprise someone by happening when they are not expecting something or prepared for it(不提防)76. The two sides (differentiate, differ) greatly about thewording of the contract.Differentiate: to recognize or express the difference between things or peopleDiffer: to be different from something in some way77. The ad says the (minimum, optimum) requirements for the job are a Bachelor degree and two years’ experience. You don’t s tand a chance without working experience.Minimum: the minimum number, degree, or amount of something is the smallest or least that is possible, allowed, or neededOptimum: the best or most suitable for a particular purpose or in a particular situation78. The company (excels, surpasses) in developing an intimate relationship with its customers.Excel in: to do something very well, or much better than most peopleSurpass: [transitive] to be even better or greater than someone or something else79. Doctors (contribute, attribute) the fall in the number of death from heart disease to improvements in diet.Contribute: Attribute: See No: 5980. Believe it or not, the manager is also (adapt, adept) in working out crossword puzzles.Adapt: to gradually change your behavior and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation(与to搭配)Adept: good at something that needs care and skill; skilful81. There is a long history of (hostility, rivalry) between Cambridge and Oxford.Hostility: when someone is unfriendly and full of anger towards another person Rivalry: a situation in which two or morepeople, teams, or companies are competing for something, especially over a long period of time, and the feeling of competition between them; competition82. His (greed, acquisitiveness) drove him to (keep, hoard) more food than he needed.Greed: a set of beliefs or principles(信条)Acquisitiveness: wanting to have and keep a lot of possessions(占有欲)Keep: if food keeps, it stays fresh enough to be eaten(其中的一个意思)Hoard: a collection of things that someone hides somewhere, especially so they can use them later83. On her deathbed, she told her children that she had nothing to (repent of, regret).Repent of: to be sorry for something and wish you had not done it - used especially when considering your actions in a religious way(忏悔)Regret: to feel sorry about something you have done and wish you had not done it(后悔)84. An (immense, great) amount of money has been put into building the dam to control the river.Immense: extremely large; enormousGreat: very large in amount or degree85. Crop rotation has prevented the soil from (poverty, impoverishment).Poverty: not as good as it could be or should beImpoverishment: to make something worse in quality86. It is a very monotonous and (tiresome, tiring) job to be on watch the whole night.Tiresome: making you feel annoyed or impatient(厌烦)Tiring: making you feel that you want to sleep or rest(厌倦)87. I (obtain, derive) great pleasure from making new friends.Obtain: to get something that you want, especially through your own effort, skill, or workDerive: to get something, especially an advantage or a pleasant feeling, from something88. The (victorious, triumphant) women football team madea (victorious, triumphant) return to China.Victorious: having won a victory, or ending in a victory(胜利的,获胜的)Triumphant: showing pleasure and pride because of a victory or success(因胜利而欢欣鼓舞的)89. She fell down and injured her ankle badly. Sitting there, she (grimaced, madea face) from the pain.Grimace: to twist your face in an ugly way because you do not like something, because you are feeling pain, or because you are trying to be funnymade a face: an expression on someone's face(做鬼脸)90. When we were 5miles short of New York, we got a flat tyre, and the car (trembled, jerked) to a stop.Tremble: to shake slightlyJerk: to move with a quick sudden movement, or to make part of your body moves in this way91. Fred gave his father a special Christmas present-he (milked, nursed) all the cows from him on Christmas morning.Milk: to take milk from a cow or goat92. The bank loaned the store money to get it back (to its feet, on its feet) after the fire.To one’s feet: = stand upOn one’s feet: be standing (站着的)completely recovered from an illness or set-back.(从病或挫折中完全恢复)93. The teacher said that if we believed something was true and good we should (hold on, hold on to) it.Hold on: to wait for a short timeHold on to: to continue doing something that is very difficult to do94. The coach (played up, played up to) the possibilities, and kept our minds off our weaknesses.Play up: to emphasize something, sometimes making it seems more important than it really isPlay up to: to behave in a very polite or kind way to someone because you want something from them95. After he won the championship, he was (burdened, loaded) with a lot of honors.Be burdened with: to have a lot of problems because of a particular thingLoad: to give someone more work or problems than they can deal with96. In 1972, he published his first book (devoted, dedicated) to his respected Professor David Lawrence.Devote: to use all or most of your time, effort etc in order to do something or help someoneDedicate: to say at the beginning of a book or film, or before a piece of music, that it has been written, made, or performed for someone that you love or respect97. She is a (snobbish, proud) person and does not want to live on charity.Snobbish: behaving in a way that shows you think you are better than other people because you are from a higher socialclass or know more than they do Proud: having respect for yourself, so that you are embarrassed to ask for help when you are in a difficult situation98. The incident was so bizarre that even though they saw it with their own eyes, when they related it later, they found it hardly (creditable, credible).Creditable: deserving praise or approvalCredible: deserving or able to be believed or trusted99. You have to be (reasonable, judicious), how can you expect him to work full time in the factory and at the same time get his M.A. degree in two years’ time?Reasonable: fair and sensible(合理的,明理的)Judicious: done in a sensible and careful(判断正确的)100. The story had been (retold, reiterated) by so many people that by the time I heard it, the version had become quite different.Retell: to tell a story again, often in a different way or in a different languageReiterated: to repeat a statement or opinion in order to make your meaning asclear as possible101. When her son called to say that he would be home for the summer, she was very (complacent, happy).Complacent: pleased with a situation, especially something you have achieved, so that you stop trying to improve or change(沾沾自喜而不思进取)Happy: having feelings of pleasure, for example because something good has happened to you or you are very satisfied with your life102. They started the business together, but after a couple of。
高级英语近义词辨析整理
第1 课1．destroy一词最为常见，主要强调破坏的力度之大和彻底，一般不带感情或修辞色彩。
demolish和raze通常用于巨大物体，如大型建筑物等。
demolish常用引申义，指任何复合体的被毁，如demolish a theory with a few incisive comments。
意即“用几句锋利的评语推翻某种理论”。
而raze几乎无一例外地用于指建筑物的被毁。
annihilate在这些词中所表示的损坏程度最为强烈，字面意思是“化为乌有”，但实际上往往用于指对人或物的严重损伤。
如说annihilate an enemy force，是指使敌军遭到重创，不仅没有还手之力。
而且没有招架之功。
如说annihilate one’s opponent in a debate，是指彻底驳倒对手。
2. decay常指某物自然而然地逐渐衰败腐化。
如：His teeth have begun to decay．(他的牙齿开始老化变坏。
)rot指有机物质，如蔬菜等因菌毒感染而腐败变质，如：rotting apples(烂了的苹果)。
spoil用于非正式文体，常指食物变质。
如：Fish spoils quickly in summer。
(鱼在夏天极易变质。
)molder用于指物体缓慢、逐步地腐朽。
如：Old buildings molder away．(老房子渐渐腐烂了。
)disintegrate意指把某物从整体变为碎片或一个个部分。
如：rocks disintegrated by frost and rain(被霜和雨蚀裂成碎块的岩石)。
decompose指将物质分解为其构成成分。
如：Water can be decomposed(be decomposed)into hydrogen and oxygen．(水可分解成氧和氧。
)该词还可用来替代rot，使语气略显委婉。
在给出答案之前，首先将该题中的几个语法术语解释一下。
2021年完整版考研英语近义词辨析
考研英语近义近形词辨析（一）欧阳光明（2021.03.07）1. adapt 适应adopt 收养2. alive 活着的living 活的,起作用的lively 活泼的live 直播（节目）3. alone 单独的,孤独的lonely 寂寞的，（地方）偏僻的4. attribute 归结与contribute 贡献distribute 分发tribute 贡品,礼物5. afford 供应得起effort 努力6. believe 相信relieve减轻7.confirm 确定confine 限制confess 承认confuse 使糊涂refuse 拒绝8. commit 犯(错误) submit 递交permit 允许admit 承认omit 省略9. cure 治愈curve 使弯曲curse 诅咒10. considerate 考虑周到的considerable 相当多的considering 考虑到,顾及11. clear清楚的clean清洁的12. definite明确的infinite无限的define定义13. different不同的indifferent无关紧要的14. disappoint使失望 disapprove不赞成15. deceive欺骗receive收到16. expensive昂贵的 experiment实验17. ensure保证assure担保insure给…保险18. expensive 昂贵的 expansive易扩张的 extensive广阔的intensive强烈的19. expense费用expansion膨胀extension扩充exposure暴露20. efficient有效的sufficient充分的effective有效的21. harvest收获harness马具22. high高的 highly非常23. imply暗示 apply应用supply提供 reply答复24. impose强加 expose揭露 propose计划 suppose假设25. inspect检查 expect期待 respect尊敬 suspect怀疑26. include包含 conclude结束27. infect传染 effect结果affect影响28.inquire询问 require需要 acquire获得29.interfere干涉 interrupt打扰interpret解释interview接见rm通知 reform改革perform履行31.jam果酱jar广口瓶jaw下巴32.lie说谎lay放置33.note注意notice通知34.obtain获得 maintain维持 contain包含 sustain支持35.object物体 subject主题project工程36.price价格 prize奖品praise赞扬37.present礼物 represent象征38.possess拥有 process过程39.prefer更喜欢 refer谈及infer推断40.project工程 reject拒绝41.pretext借口 protect保护protest抗议42.produce生产 reduce减少deduce推论induce劝诱43.preserve保护 reserve储存conserve保存44.review复习revise修改preview事先查看45.resist抵抗persist持续insist坚持assist帮助consist由…组成46.resume履历consume消耗assume假定47.respond回答correspond符合48.respective分别的 respectful尊敬的 respectable可敬的49.rise上升arise出现raise提高arouse唤醒50.status身份statue雕像51.staff全体职员 stiff僵硬的stuff原料52.sensible有感觉的sensitive敏感的53.succeed成功proceed进行exceed超越54.transmit传输transfer转移transform转换translate翻译transport运输transplant移植55.temporary暂时contemporary 同时代的56.unite联合unity团结reunion重聚unit个体57.vary变化varied各式各样的various不同的variety种类variable可变的58.wander漫步wonder对…感到惊奇59.recommend推荐demand要求command命令60.access 接近excess 过量61.adverse 敌对averse 反对的62.affectation假装affection爱63.allusion 暗示illusion幻觉64.annual 一年一次的annul取消65.appraise估价apprise报告66.argument 争论augment 增加67.bandage绷带bondage奴役68.carton用纸盒包装cartoon漫画69.censor检查censure责难70.collision猛烈相撞collusion共谋71.confidant 密友confident确信的72.consul 领事council会议counsel劝告73.dairy乳牛场diary日记74.decease死亡disease疾病75.decent适合desent降下dissent异议76.desert 沙漠dessert甜点77.disassemble分解dissemble伪装78.drought,draft草稿drought 久旱79.eligible 合格的illegible难读的80.eminent闻名的imminent迫近的81.exalt提升exult欢腾82.ingenious设计精巧的ingenuous天真的83.jealous嫉妒的zealous热心的84.material材料materiel军备85.moral 品行端正的morale士气86.ordinance法令ordnance军械87.parish教区perish死88.perpetrate犯（罪）perpetuate使不朽88.personality人格personalty私人财产89.persecute迫害prosecute进行90.portable可携带的potable可饮用的91.prescribe开药方proscribe禁止92.reality真实realty不动产93.statue雕像stature身材94.vacation假期vocation职业95.alumna女毕业生alumnus男毕业生alumni毕业生96.amoral 非道德的immoral不道德的unmoral无关道德问题的97.avocation嗜好vocation职业vacation 假期98.biannual一年两度的biennial两年一次的99.chord琴弦cord细绳100.clench要紧牙关clinch是订牢111.climate气候weather天气pare 比较contrast对比113.connotation涵义denotation意义114.contemptible可鄙的contemptuous藐视的115.continual连续的continuous不断的116.credible 可信的credulous轻信的117.disinterested公正的uninterested不赶兴趣的118.disorganized杂乱无章的unorganized未加组织的119.divers种种的diverse不同的120.dual 二重的duel决斗121.egoist利己主义者egotist自大者122.merge 出现immerge浸入123.emigrant 自本国移居他国者immigrant自他国移入者124.father更远的further更进一步的125.hanged绞死hung悬挂126.historic历史上著名的historical有关历史的127.human 人类的humane慈悲的128.imaginary虚构的imaginative富于想象的129.incomparable举世无双的uncomparable无法比较的130.incredible 难以置信的incredulous不信的131.apt易于liable易患的likely有可能的132.luxuriant繁茂的luxurious奢侈的133.moan呻吟mourn哀悼134.oral口头的verbal言辞的135.personal私人的personnel人员136.register登记registrars登记员137.sailer帆船sailor水手138.salon客厅saloon酒店139.subcoucious潜意识的unconscious失去知觉的140.transcript副本transcription眷写141.altar神坛alter改变142.ascent上升assent同意143.cannon大炮canon教规144.canvas帆布canvass兜售145.cession割让session开会146.faint 昏厥feint作假击147.intension激烈intention意图148.pray祈祷prey被捕食之物149.principal 首要的principle基本信条150.stationary固定的stationery文具151.address地址，发表演说attribute性质mittee委员会concert音乐会content内容153.converse N 相反的事物V 谈话154.desert N 沙漠 V 舍弃155.digest N 摘要 V 消化156.instinct N 本能 A 充满的157.intimate A 亲密的 V 暗示158.minute N 分 A 微小的159.object N 物体 V 反对160.refuse V 拒绝 N 垃圾161.tear N 泪 V 撕ed A 用旧了的 A 习惯于163.aboard adv/prep.在船或飞机上，abroad adv. 向国外；在国外，164.academica.学术的,学者的academical a..学院的，大专院校的165.accept v.接受.except prep./v.除外167.acceptancen.接受acceptationn.字句的意义168.adhesive a.胶粘的cohesive a.紧密结合在一起的169.admission n.入场；入学，入会admittance n.入场170.adverse a. 相反的，不利的averse a. 反对的；不乐意的171.affectation n.影响；爱情affection n.矫揉造作affect v.影响effect v./n.产生结果;结果172. allusion n.暗示，隐喻illusion n.幻觉，错觉173.alternate a.轮流的，交替的，间隔的alternative a./n.二中择一的174.amend v.修正议案等emend v.校勘，校订175.amiable a.人和蔼可亲的am cable a.行为手势友好的176.ascend v.上升；攀登；追溯descend v.下降；代代传下来177.assent n./v. 同意，赞许ascent n. 上升；登高178.attempt n./v.试图，努力tempt v.诱惑179.blush v.因害羞或狼狈而引起的脸红flush v.因兴奋紧张喜悦而引起的脸红180.break n./v.休息；打破brake n. 刹车181.burnish v. 抛光；打磨furnish v. 供给182.bury v.埋葬berry n.浆果183.capital a./n.首要的；首都capitol n. 美国国会大厦184.cellar n. 地下室（贮藏粮食燃料）seller n. 卖主；售货之物185.childish a. 孩子所特有的，幼稚的childlike a. 孩子们天真的，诚实的pliment v,/n. 向…致意，祝贺；表扬，赞美的话complement v./n. 补充；补充物prehensible a.能懂的，可以理解的comprehensive a.综合的，全面的188.congenial a. 义气相投的，合适的congenital a.天生的189.considerable a.相当的considerate a.体贴的190.corps n.特种兵团，军团corpse n. 尸体191.course n.课程；路线coarse a. 粗糙的，粗俗的192.credible a.可信的，可靠的credulous a. 轻信的，易受骗的193.defective a.有缺点的有毛病的deficient a. 缺乏的，不足的194.detection n.查明，查出detention n. 扣留，扣押195.disinterested a.无私的，无偏见的uninterested a.不感兴趣的；漠不关心的196.dissent n./v. 持异议不同意descent n. 降下，下坡，家世197.distinct a.明显的；性质上不同的distinctive a. 区别的；鉴别性的；有特色的198.eatable a.新鲜的，可口的edible a. 可食的199.electric a. 用电的electrical a.与电有关的200.eminent a.杰出的imminent a.迫切的,逼近眼前的201.expand v.扩大膨胀，发展expend v. 花费202.extinguish v.熄灭（火光、希望等）distinguish v. 区别203.faint a.虚心的，怯懦的，微弱的feint n./v.佯攻假装204.flame n./v.光辉，火焰；燃烧，变红blame v.责备，归咎于205.flash n./v.闪光，闪烁flush n./v.脸色红润；面孔突然发红206.heal v.愈合heel n.脚后跟207.historic a.有历史意义的historical a. 历史的，有关历史的208.hoarse a.声音发哑的coarse a.粗糙的,粗鲁的209.ignoble a.卑鄙的，出身卑贱的ignorant a. 无知的210.imaginative a. 富有想象力的imaginary a. 假想的imaginable a.可以想象得到的211.legislative a.立法的，立法权的legitimate a. 合法的，，正当的，合理的212.literal a.字面的literary a. 书面的文学的213.minor a./n小的；未成年者miner n.矿工214.negligible a.可忽略的，微不足道的neglectful a.不留心的疏忽的215.practicable a.可行的，行得通的practical a. 有用的，现实的216.principal a./n.主要的；校长principle n. 主义，原则217.reserve v.保留（意见、权力、款项）；预定（房间、座位）preserve v. 收藏保存防腐conserve v. 保持，保存218.respectable a. 可尊敬的respectful a.恭敬的219.responsible a.负责的responsive a. 回答的，响应的220.seasonal a. 季节性的seasonable a.当令的，合时的，及时的221.sensible a. 觉察的，明智的sensitive a. 敏感的神经过敏的222.sensual a.肉体上的，肉欲的，淫荡的sensuous a. 感觉上的，感官享受的，引起美感的223.shameful a.可耻的ashamed a. 以为…是羞耻224.sore a.痛的，酸痛的sour a. 酸的225.suit n. 一套衣服,诉讼suite n. 房间器具的一套225.unable a.不能够，不会disable a. 使残废，使无能226.zealous a. 热心的，热诚的jealous a. 嫉妒的227..relieve减轻，解除，援助reveal 透露，暴露release 释放reject 拒绝，抛弃resolve 决心，决定，决议revenge 报复，复仇revenue 税收refuge 庇护，避难所revolt 造反，反抗228..contend vi.竞争，比赛，争论 vt.主张，坚信content 内容contest 比赛，竞赛context 上下文contrast 对照，对比continents 大陆，大洲constituents 构成constructs 建造，构造constitutes 构成229.acclaim 向……欢呼，为……喝彩proclaim 宣告，声明exclaim 呼喊reclaim 要求归还，收回declaim 高声朗读230..acid 酸，酸的acrid 辛辣的arid，干旱的avid 渴望的avoid 避免231.abrupt 突然的corrupt 腐败的disrupt 分裂，瓦解erupt 爆发232.deduce 演绎seduce 诱使educe 引出，得出induce 劝诱reduce 减少，缩小233.detail 琐事，详情retail 零售entail 使承担234.evoke 唤醒invoke 调用provoke 激怒revoke 撤回235.expel 驱逐repel 反击impel 推动dispel 驱散compel 强迫236.mission 使命，任务，代表团admission，允许进入commission 委任emission 发射，散发permission 许可transmission 播送，发射missionary 传教士237.bubble 泡，泡沫pebble 卵石rubble 瓦砾，碎石238.reject 拒绝，对齐，排斥eject 逐出inject 注射deject 使沮丧239.press 压suppress 镇压，抑制impress 印，留下印象depress 使消沉compress 压缩express 表达pressure 压力，压强，强制，压迫240.resource 资源，财力recourse 求助，求援241.pose 造成（困难等）；提出（问题等）；陈述（观点等）compose 组成，写作dispose 处理，处置expose 使暴露impose 征税，强加oppose 反对purpose 打算suppose 推想，假设propose 提议，建议，提名，推荐242. product 产品，强调由人力或机械力或自然力生产的东西production 生产produce 产物，农产品productivity 生产力243. success 成功succession 连续244. expansion 扩张，膨胀excursion 短途旅行existence 存在exchange 交换，交流245. recession 萧条，衰退concession 让步confession 招供，认错confusion 混乱，紊乱246. symptoms 症状，征兆syndrome 综合症状247. overhaul 彻底检查overflow 飞过overlap 部分重叠overcast 遮蔽248. process 过程，步骤，程序prospects 指经济方面的前景project 规则，方案，工程profile 侧影，外形249. praise 赞美braise 炖肉250. self-confident 自信的self-sufficient 自给自足的self-satisfied 自满的self-restrained 自我控制的251. assumption 假定，假设，多指无证据的设想；presumption 认定，推测，侧重有根据的推论252. consumption 消费resumption 回复253. attain达到，获得，尤指经过一定的努力而获得obtain，获得abstain 放弃retain 保留contain 包含254. distort 歪曲，曲解contort 因扭曲而变形retort 反驳255. concede 承认，让步accede 同意recede 后退precede 领先256. barely 强调程度rarely 强调频率257. worth be ~ sth/doing值得worthy be ~ of够得上，值得worthless 无价值的worthwhile 值得花时间的，值得做的258. distinguishing 分辨discovering 发现determining 确实detecting 察觉259. diluted 冲淡，稀释dissolved 解散，溶解dispersed 分散，散布diffused 散开，扩散260. interaction （with）与……的互相作用，互相影响assimilation （into）适应，同化，融入……cooperation （with）与……的合作consultation （with）和……的商议261. now that 既然（表条件）so that 以使，以至（表目的）262. even if 及时，表让步if only 但愿，希望，标示一种强烈的愿望，后接虚拟语气only if 只有在……的时候，表示对条件的强调as if 好像，仿佛，表比较263. origin 起源original 原创264. identical 同一的，同样的duplicate 复制的265. protest 抗议，反对（反对的内容已经实施）object 反对（反对的内容未曾实施）266. advise 给对方建议劝告对方，但对方是否接受不抱希望（弱势对强势）；suggest 建议希望对方做某事，往往带有敦促、鼓励或警告之意（强势对弱势）propose 提议，供大家讨论267. sick of 对…厌恶（尤指因食、饮、听、看过度引起的） tire of 厌倦，对…不感兴趣268. bind 有约束力的restrain 抑制的，遏制的，可指彻底阻止也可指将……纳入控制、约束之中，强迫意味，可表示自我抑制vtlimit （能力或数量上）有限的confine （空间上）受限的269. grant （由于慷慨、仁慈）给予某物，(通常是上对下、官方正式地)允许allow （一般意义上）允许permit (法律上、制度上)允许270. fare (特指交通等)费用fee (进入一个地方，如场馆、学校等)费用bill （用餐、电话等）账单考研英语近义近形词辨析（二）1.climate：气候，风气，思潮circumstance：特指经济状况，表示环境，状况时常用复数atmosphere：气氛，氛围environment：指对人的感情、品德、思想等或动植物生存产生影响的环境surroundings：特指自然环境（地理概念）context:上下文2.vessel:血管，管道，一般指细小管道；route：路线，航线；path：乡间小路，公园小径；channel：海峡，渠道，管道；road:广阔平坦的大道，多指公路；way:可指各种路、道或通道，也可指抽象的道路、方法；street: 尤指城市中的道路；highway: 通常指市区外可以通行各种机动车辆的交通干线;motorway（free way，express way）: 高速公路；lane: 指农村或城镇的小道或小径，也指小巷；pavement（sidewalk）:街道两旁的人行道；trail: 指人或兽在森林、荒野或山中踩出的小径或崎岖小道3. in place of指以甲到乙；instead of除代替外有对乙否定的意味，有时译为不4. as to：关于；for instance：后接一个句子或作插入语，放在句子中间或末尾，后面不能直接接宾语；such as：列举同类人或事物中的几个例子，用在句子中间,后面是such as之前内容的一个方面或补充；in particular：特别的，尤其，详尽的for example：举例说明某一论点或情况，一般只举同类人或物中的“一个”为例，可位于句首、句中或句末5. tighten：加紧，收紧，侧重强调数量，活动，情感，不和control搭配；intensify：加强，强化；fasten：系牢，扣紧，多接具体名词6. rough:指某物表面凹凸不平，不光滑；coarse: 指某物质地粗糙低劣或编织、加工等不精细、精巧。
高级英语近义词辨析题汇总
高级英语近义词辨析题汇总上册(共128题)1. The whole nation watched the two candidates (arguing, debating) the issue of raising taxes on TV.Argue: (transitive) to state, giving clear reasons, that something is true, should be done etc Debate: (transitive) to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution2. It was a (proud, arrogant) moment for my cousin when she shook hands with the President. Proud: feeling pleased about something that you have done or something that you own, or about someone or something you are involved with or related toArrogant: behaving in an unpleasant or rude way because you think you are more important than other people3. Even if you (mix, blend) oil and water, they will not (mix, blend).Mix: if you mix two or more substances or if they mix, they combine to become a single substance, and they cannot be easily separatedBlend: to combine different things in a way that produces an effective or pleasant result, or to become combined in this way4. Some people watch television so much that they cannot (conceive, imagine) of living without it. Conceive: (formal) to imagine a particular situation or to think about something in a particular wayImagine; to form a picture or idea in your mind about what something could be like5. As it was an informal dinner, most people (wore, were dressed) in their comfortable clothes. Wear: [transitive] to have something such as clothes, shoes, or jewellery on your bodyDress: to put clothes on yourself or someone else (一般跟IN搭配)6. Do you think those young people are (idealistic, ideal) or pragmatic?Idealistic: believing that you should live according to high standards and principles, even if they cannot really be achieved, or showing this beliefIdeal: the best or most suitable that something could possibly be7. Filled with great (adulation, admiration) for their integrity and courage, he was determined to bea man like them.Adulation: praise and admiration for someone that is more than they really deserve Admiration: a feeling of great respect and liking for something or someone8. Deep at night, they could still hear gun-fire (rambling, rumbling) in the distance.Ramble: to talk for a long time in a way that does not seem clearly organized, so that other people find it difficult to understand you(漫谈); To go on a walk in the countryside for pleasure Rumble: to make a series of long low sounds, especially a long distance away from you9. The professor looked over our papers with a hasty (sight, glance).Sight: the act of seeing somethingGlance: to quickly look at someone or something10. Before ordering their dinner, they considered the (relevant, relative) merits of chicken and roast beef.Relevant: directly relating to the subject or problem being discussed or considered(强调与一方相关)Relative: having a particular quality when compared with something else(强调比较)11. the little boy’s constant noise (exhilarated, exasperated) his father, who was busy writing a paper for a symposium(座谈会).Exhilarate: to make someone feel very excited and happyExasperate: to make someone very annoyed by continuing to do something that upsets them12. isn’t it (wholesome, noisome) to live in a city with so many vehicles passing day and night? Wholesome: likely to make you healthyNoisome: very unpleasant13. He was born in a small town (lived, inhabited) by about 500 people.Live: if you live in a place, you have your home thereInhabit: if animals or people inhabit an area or place, they live there14. Her desk was all (jumbled, cluttered) with old papers, strings, and other odds and ends. Jumble: to mix things together in an untidy way, without any order(及物动词经常用于被动,不能作表语)Clutter: to cover or fill a space or room with too many things, so that it looks very untidy(与with 搭配)odds and ends: small things of various kinds without much value(零星东西)15. He thinks they are extremely (idealistic, ideal), for all their pragmatism.Idealistic, ideal: see number 616. She made one last (attraction, appeal) to her father for permission to go to the party. Attraction: a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way(强调双方相互吸引) Appeal: a quality that makes people like something or someone(强调一方吸引另一方)17. The girl looked at the doctor (terrifyingly, terrified). PS:形容人ED,形容事/物ING. Terrifyingly: extremely frightening; scary(表主动)Terrified: very frightened; scared(表被动)18. “If you finish all the homework tonight, we’ll go for a picnic tomorrow,” he (admonished, coaxed).Admonish: (formal) to tell someone severely that they have done something wrongCoax: to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do by talking to them in a kind, gentle, and patient way19. He thought their behavior was (contemptuous, contemptible), but he didn’t say anything in front of the host.Contemptuous: showing that you think someone or something deserves no respect Contemptible: not deserving any respect at all20. Summoned by the boss, he approached his office full of (apprehension, distrust). Apprehension: anxiety about the future, especially about dealing with something unpleasant or difficult; anxietyDistrust: a feeling that you cannot trust someone21. He was sincerely sorry for what happened at the party, so people accepted his (excuse, apology).Excuse: a reason that you give to explain careless or offensive behavior; a reason that you invent to explain an action and to hide your real intentionsApology: something that you say or write to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong22. They were walking in the forest when they heard a (terrifying, terrific) roar, which made their blood freeze.Terrifying: extremely frighteningTerrific: (informal) very good, especially in a way that makes you feel happy and excited;very large in size or degree(在尺寸和程度上很大)23. Obviously they were getting nowhere with the meeting, so he decided to (desist, resist) from making a final decision that afternoon.Desist: (formal) to stop doing something (跟from搭配)Resist: to stop yourself from having something that you like very much or doing something that you want to do(后面直接加动名词)24. “How can you say that you don’t want to see your grandmother” the fat her (admonished, coaxed).Admonish, coax: see number 1825. The warrior managed to (evade, dodge) the arrow that came flying through the air.Evade: to avoid talking about something, especially because you are trying to hide something(避而不谈); to escape from someone who is trying to catch you(逃避)Dodge: to move quickly to avoid someone or something26. They speaker’s last few words wer e (drowned out, stopped) by the audience’s thunderous applauses.Drown out: if a loud noise drowns out another sound, it prevents it from being heardStop: prevent, not continue27. Would I be (intruding, invading) if I joined in your discussion?Intrude: to interrupt someone or become involved in his or her private affairs in an annoying and unwanted wayInvade: to enter a country, town, or area using military force, in order to take control of it28. The (omission, exclusion) of a full stop at the end of the sentence is a deliberate act by the writer.Omission: when you do not include or do not do somethingExclusion: when someone is not allowed to take part in something or enter a place29. The newly-recruited soldiers swore an (oath, promise) of loyalty to their countryOath: a formal and very serious promisePromise: to tell someone that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will happen30. The suspect was accused of (preventing, withholding) some important evidence from the court.Prevent: to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing somethingWithhold: to refuse to give someone something(隐瞒)31. Whether or not he is the best person for the promotion is (debatable, arguable). Debatable: things that are debatable are not certain because people have different opinions about themArguable: not certain, or not definitely true or correct, and therefore easy to doubt32. He has established himself as a (credible, believable) businessman.Credible: deserving or able to be believed or trusted(可形容人或事)Believable: something that is believable can be believed because it seems possible, likely, or real(只能形容事)33. His story of having discovered the treasure buried by some pirates seemed (incredible, incredulous) to everyoneIncredible: too strange to be believed or very difficult to believeIncredulous: unable or unwilling to believe something34. “But the piano is out of (tone, tune)”, she said in a disappointed (tone, tune).Tone: the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you meanTune: a series of musical notes that are played or sung and are nice to listen to35. Her friends expressed great (sympathy, empathy) to her when her mother died.Sympathy: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is in a bad situation(表具体)Empathy: the ability to understand other people's feelings and problems(表抽象)36. They are now enjoying a short (vocation, vacation) at the seashore.V ocation: the feeling that the purpose of your life is to do a particular type of work, especially because it allows you to help other people(尤指一种能够帮助他人的职业,比如说教师等) Vacation: a holiday, or time spent not working37. A (content, contented) person is one who is happy with what he has.Content: happy and satisfied(因为别人的原因而使你感到满意)Contented: happy and satisfied because your life is good(因为自己的原因而使你感到满意)38. All the streets will be (eliminated, illuminated) tomorrow evening for the celebration. Eliminate:to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted(有除掉敌人或淘汰比赛对手意思)Illuminate: to make a light shine on something, or to fill a place with light(原意为照亮,另有阐明的意思)39. Her (perseverance, persistence) in wearing that old-fashioned hat surprised her husband. Perseverance: determination to keep trying to achieve something in spite of difficulties(坚毅) Persistence: determination to do something even though it is difficult or other people oppose it(坚持或固执)40. The effect of the officer’s speech was such that the army recovered it’s (moral, morale) at once.Moral: relating to the principles of what is right and wrong behavior, and with the difference between good and evil(道德)Morale: the level of confidence and positive feelings that people have, especially people who work together, who belong to the same team etc(士气)41. South Africa used to be a country where black people and white people were (separated, segregated).Separate: to divide or split into different parts, if something separates two places or two things, it is between them so that they are not touching each otherSegregate: to separate one group of people from others, especially because they are of a different race, sex, or religion(尤指种族隔离)42. The letter from her sister so (embittered, agitated) her that she stayed awake half the night, trying to think of a way to get back at her.Embitter: angry, sad, or full of hate because of bad or unfair things that have happened to you Agitate: (formal) to make someone feel anxious, upset, and nervous(使不安,另有煽动的意思) Get back at sb.: to do something to hurt or harm someone who has hurt or harmed you43. You haven’t seen him for over a year?” he sounded (incredible, incredulous).Incredible: too strange to be believed or very difficult to believe(表示一种怀疑的态度) Incredulous: unable or unwilling to believe something(表示虽然不愿相信但承认事实)44. No matter what he said, the only response he got from him was a (noncommittal, tentative) “I see”Noncommittal: deliberately not expressing your opinion or intentions clearly(不明朗的) Tentative: not definite or certain, and may be changed later(暂时,试验性的)45. That plan was too (untrue, unrealistic) to be adopted.Untrue: not based on facts that are correctUnrealistic: unrealistic ideas or hopes are not reasonable or sensible46. When people looked at him too (intently, tentatively), he felt very uncomfortable.Intently: giving careful attention to something so that you think about nothing else Tentatively: not definite or certain, and may be changed later(暂时,试验性的)47. Since she didn’t know anybody in that city, she was rather (hesitant, tentative) when accepting the job offer.Hesitant: uncertain about what to do or say because you are nervous or unwillingTentative: done without confidence(这是tentative的第二个意思)48. “Do you really think he will give up the position?” he (scoffed, scold).Scoff: to laugh at a person or idea, and talk about them in a way that shows you think they are stupid; make fun ofScold: to angrily criticize someone, especially a child, about something they have done49. She told the children about her life on the farm all those years ago, how she (got used to, used to) get up at four every morning to milk the cows.Get used to: to have experienced something so that it no longer seems surprising, difficult, strange etcUsed to: if something used to happen, it happened regularly or all the time in the past, but does not happen now50. The teacher told the boys first to (pour, splash) some water on the floor before mopping it. Pour: to make a liquid or other substance flow out of or into a container by holding it at an angle Splash: to make someone or something wet with a lot of small drops of water or other liquid CF: sprinkle51. When he was discovered, the pick-pocket (waved, flapped) a knife to threaten the people around him.Wave: to raise your arm and move your hand from side to side in order to make someone notice youFlap: to move quickly up and down or from side to side, often making a noise52. The eagle suddenly (drifted, swooped) down and snatched the piece of meat.Drift: to move slowly on water or in the airSwoop: if a bird or aircraft swoops, it moves suddenly down through the air, especially in order toattack something53. With the help of the specially trained dogs, they were able to (rescue, save) ten people buried in the snow.Rescue: to save someone or something from a situation of danger or harm(强调营救的过程) Save: to make someone or something safe from danger, harm, or destruction(强调安全)54. His feet were numb with cold; as soon as he got into the room he started (rubbing, stroking) them vigorously.Rub: to move your hand, or something such as a cloth, backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing firmlyStroke: to move your hand gently over somethingNumb means unable to feel anything55. The kitchen floor has to be (scrubbed, scraped) every other day.Scrub: to rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean itScrape: to rub against a rough surface in a way that causes slight damage or injury, or to make something do this56. Every night before he went to bed, he (made a point, made a plan) of checking all the doors and windows.Made a point: to do something deliberately, even when it involves making a special effortMade a plan: plan to do something57. Students of English are required to (remember, memorize) the listed 2000 words. Remember: to have a picture or idea in your mind of people, events, places etc from the past Memorize: to learn words, music etc so that you know them perfectly58. You should not be (intolerable, intolerant) of different religious beliefs.Intolerable: too difficult, bad, annoying etc for you to accept or deal with(句子主语表示动作的对象)Intolerant: not willing to accept ways of thinking and behaving that are different from your own59. He tried to (infuse, fill) the awkward situation with humor.Infuse: (formal) to fill something or someone with a particular feeling or quality(表抽象)跟with 搭配Fill: if a container or place fills, or if you fill it, enough of something goes into it to make it full(表具体)60. We have a sense of working towards a (common, ordinary) goal.Common: common aims, beliefs, ideas etc are shared by several people or groups(这是common 特有的意思表示共同的)Ordinary: average, common, or usual, not different or special61. The virus can only be transmitted through (familiar, intimate) contact.Familiar: someone or something that is familiar is well-known to you and easy to recognize Intimate: relating to sex(在本句中的意思) ;Private and friendly so that you feel comfortable62. It suddenly (happened, occurred) to him that he had worked for twelve hours without eating anything.Happen: if you happen to do something, you do it by chanceOccur: if an idea or thought occurs to you, it suddenly comes into your mind63. The students waited in (respectable, respectful) silence for the Noble Prize winner to make his speech.Respectable: someone who is respectable behaves in a way that is considered socially acceptable Respectful: feeling or showing respect64. The children suffer most when their parents (divide, separate).Divide: if something divides, or if you divide it, it separates into two or more partsSeparate: if two people who are married or have been living together separate, they start to live apart65. The teacher (allotted, divided) the children into several small groups for the trip to the Palace Museum.Allot: to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or somethingDivide: if something divides, or if you divide it, it separates into two or more parts66. Around mid-night, she received a (mysterious, miraculous) phone call from someone she did not know of.Mysterious: mysterious events or situations are difficult to explain or understandMiraculous: very good, completely unexpected, and often very lucky67. Do you think soil samples are (obtainable, absorbable) from the Mars by an unmanned aircraft in the near future?Obtainable: able to be obtainedAbsorbable:可吸收的,容易吸收的68. She was so dear to him that he still kept her picture in a (preeminent, prominent) position on his desk.Preeminent:优秀超群的Prominent: something that is in a prominent place is easily seen69. Soft background music will (enhance, increase) a delicious meal.Enhance: to improve somethingIncrease: if you increase something, or if it increases, it becomes bigger in amount, number, or degree70. He was so disappointed when the manager said that his plan was completely (dismissible, disposable).Dismissible: not deserving to be consideredDisposable: intended to be used once or for a short time and then thrown(一次性) available to be used(可再生的)71. The baby-sitter kept the kids (accompanied, company) until we got back from the theater. Accompany: to go somewhere with someoneCompany:固定搭配keep…company= be with her so that she doesn't feel lonely与谁做伴72. Will the financial (reverse, adverse) prevent you from taking a holiday this summer? Reverse: the exact opposite of what has just been mentionedAdverse: not good or favorable73. The (distribution, allotment) of funds to these universities is decided by the Ministry of Education.Distribution: the act of sharing things among a large group of people in a planned way(普通的分配)Allotment: an amount or share of something such as money or time that is given to someone or something, or the process of doing this(尤指上下级之间的分配)74. The employees are openly (contemptuous, contemptible) of their corrupt manager. Contemptuous, Contemptible: see number 1975. The gardener was asked to cut the bushes (even, equal) with the fence.Even: flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts (作形容词表示与持平的) Equal: the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something else76. His handwriting was so tiny that it was hardly (readable, legible).Readable: interesting and enjoyable to read, and easy to understand(因有趣味而可读的) Legible: written or printed clearly enough for you to read(因书写印刷清晰而可读的)77. The (shameful, shameless) family secret was brought to light.Shameful: shameful behavior or actions are so bad that someone should feel ashamed(形容行动或事件)Shameless: not seeming to be ashamed of your bad behavior although other people think you should be ashamed(只能形容人)78. The bus came to a (quick, abrupt) stop, and some passengers lost their balance.Quick: lasting for or taking only a short timeAbrupt: sudden and unexpected79. Mary aired her (grievances, grief) at not being treated fairly by the salesperson. Grievances: a belief that you have been treated unfairly, or an unfair situation or event that affectsand upsets you(委屈,冤情)Grief: extreme sadness, especially because someone you love has died80. He felt (daunted, discouraged) by the enormous difficulties involved in completing the construction of the airport in one year.Daunt: to make someone feel afraid or less confident about somethingDiscouraged: no longer having the confidence you need to continue doing something81. There is a (contrariness, contradiction) between what he says and what he does. Contrariness: someone who is contrary deliberately does different things from other people (contrary特有的意思)Contradiction: a difference between two statements, beliefs, or ideas about something that means they cannot both be true82. It was in the (dark, dim) light of the early dawn that I saw a man moving towards me.Dark: if it is dark, there is little or no lightDim: fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well83. The poor, sick man is (abused, tormented) by the policeman’s endless interrogation. Abuse: to treat someone in a cruel and violent way, often sexually(虐待尤指性方面的); to deliberately use something for the wrong purpose or for your own advantage(滥用)Torment: to make someone suffer a lot, especially mentallyInterrogate: to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats84. Too much food (induces, tempts) sleepiness.Induce: (formal) to persuade someone to do something, especially something that does not seem wise; formal to cause a particular physical condition(这是本句的意思)Tempt: to try to persuade someone to do something by making it seem attractive;85. He (wondered, mediated) for a whole week before making that important decision. Wonder: to think about something that you are not sure about and try to guess what is true, what will happen etcMediate: to try to end a quarrel between two people, groups, countries etc(在本句中表示思量考虑)86. A (n) (literal, exact) translation is not always the best.Literal translation: a translation that translates each word exactly instead of giving the general meaning in a more natural wayExact: completely correct in every detail87. The author declares that the plot and characters of the novel are (imaginary, imaginative). Imaginary: not real, but produced from pictures or ideas in your mind(虚拟的,虚构的) Imaginative: containing new and interesting ideas or good at thinking of new and interestingideas(富于想象的,爱想象的)CF imaginable: used to emphasize that something includes every possible example of something(可以想象到的)88. We walked for miles along the (twisted, crooked) path in the forest.Twisted: something twisted has been bent in many directions or turned many times, so that it has lost its original shapeCrooked: bent, twisted, or not in a straight line89. We advise girls below twenty not to marry, because they are still emotionally (naive, immature).Naive: not having much experience of how complicated life is, so that you trust people too much and believe that good things will always happenImmature: someone who is immature behaves or thinks in a way that is typical of someone much younger - used to show disapproval90. Her feelings (fluctuated, changed) between excitement and fear.Fluctuate: if a price or amount fluctuates, it keeps changing and becoming higher and lower(与WITH搭配)Change: to become different, or to make something become different91. The police will not hesitate to use (force, compulsion) if they bank robbers still refuse to surrender.Force: violent physical action used to get what you wantCompulsion: a strong and unreasonable desire to do something92. After twenty years of antagonism, the two countries were finally (reconciled, friendly). Reconcile: if you reconcile two ideas, situations, or facts, you find a way in which they can both be true or acceptable(和解)Friendly: behaving towards someone in a way that shows you like them and are ready to talk to them or help them93. To call the air strikes against Yugoslavia peace-keeping is a (downright, thorough) lie. Downright: used to emphasize that something is completely bad or untrueThorough: including every possible detail94. “As red as blood” is a (metaphor, simile)Metaphor: a way of describing something by referring to it as something different and suggesting that it has similar qualities to that thing(隐喻)Simile: an expression that describes something by comparing it with something else, using the words 'as' or 'like', for example 'as white as snow(明喻)95. The sight of the snake gave me the (trembling, shivers).Trembling: shaking slightly in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are upset orfrightenedShiver: give sb. The shivers=informal to make you feel afraid(固定搭配,除此以外trembling和shiver同义词)96. Although the children found the fables most (readable, understandable), they sometimes missed the messages of the stories.Readable:见No.76Understandable: seem normal and reasonable because of the situation you are in97. The office buildings with their (desirable, desired) locations are very much in demand. Desirable: something that is desirable is worth having or doing(正式用法)Desired: to want to have sex with someone(文学上特指这个意思)98. Driving after drinking Whiskey (is about, is apt) to cause traffic accidents.Be about to: if someone is about to do something, or if something is about to happen, they will do it or it will happen very soonBe apt to: to have a natural tendency to do something99. I don’t want the (actual, literal) meaning of the word, I’m asking you its figurative sense here. Actual: used to emphasize that something is real or exact(强调确切的,事实的); used to introduce the most important part of an event or activity(强调实质上的)Literal: the literal meaning of a word or expression is its basic or original meaning100. In that part of the world the summer weather is so (varied, variable) that even when the sun is shining brightly you never can be sure if it is going to rain in an hour’s time.Varied: consisting of or including many different kinds of things or people, especially in a way that seems interestingVariable: likely to change often101. He said he would go to the dress rehearsal, (unless, provided) he was not too busy. Unless: used to say that something will happen or be true if something else does not happen or is not trueProvided that: used to say that something will only be possible if something else happens or is done102. Something has been wrong with their marriage for a long time, although she makes (pretenses, excuse) that it is not.Pretense: a way of behaving which is intended to make people believe something that are not true Excuse: to be or give a good reason for someone's careless or offensive behavior两者的区别在于:前者表示事实上是错的,而在主观上去让别人相信是对的,后者表示对于自己所作所为进行的辩解,而别人并不清楚事实上是对是错.103. The Suzhou Style embroidery (requires, acquires) very exquisite skills.Requires: if you are required to do or have something, a law or rule says you must do it or have it。
考研英语高频近义词辨析（一）
⼀、acute, critical, crucial, urgent——严重的，重要的 1.acute a. 剧烈的，严重的；急性的（病） 举例：An acute lack of food brought hunger to the Iraqi people. 翻译：⾷品严重缺乏，伊拉克⼈民正在忍饥挨饿。
2.critical a.意为关键的，表⽰处于极度缺乏的状态或事件的转折点，与crucial相似。
区别：与crucial的区别在于它对缺乏的或危急的程度有更准确的衡量；还指批判性的，分析性的. 举例：It is critical that you study hard for the exam or you will fail it. 翻译：为了考好你必须⽤功学习，否则你会不及格的。
3.crucial a.意为决定性的，紧要关头的，⾄关重要的，最为笼统，适⽤于上述两种情况。
举例：Improved consumer confidence is crucial to an economic recovery. 翻译：消费者信⼼的增强对经济的复苏是⾄关重要的。
4.urgent a.意为紧迫的，急迫的，紧要的，它不强调所指的问题是最重要的，仅强调紧急的状态。
举例：We have an urgent need for help; we are running out of water. 翻译：我们急需要帮助，我们的⽔就快要⽤光了。
⼆、adjust, regulate, rectify, amend, convert, alter, modify, transform, vary——调整、改变 1.adjust v. ⼀般指很⼩的改变或技术性的调整；修理 举例：I adjusted the air conditioner to stay cool. 翻译：我调节了空调以保持凉爽。
2.regulate v. 指根据规定或需要对某物（机器、钟表等）进⾏调整或调节，使之准确⼯作或运⾏；多含有控制之意。
考研英语：近义词辨析二
考研英语：近义词辨析二考研英语有许多题目组成，方便大家及时了解，下面由小编为你精心准备了“考研英语：近义词辨析二”，持续关注本站将可以持续获取更多的考试资讯!考研英语：近义词辨析二adjust, regulate, rectify, amend, convert, alter, modify, transform, vary&mdash&mdash调整、改变1.adjust v. 一般指很小的改变或技术性的调整修理举例：I adjusted the air conditioner to stay cool.翻译：我调节了空调以保持凉爽。
2.regulate v. 指根据规定或需要对某物(机器、钟表等)进行调整或调节，使之准确工作或运行多含有控制之意。
举例：Lights are used to regulate the traffic.翻译：红绿灯被用来管制交通。
3.rectify v. 纠正，校正(错误、文章、合同等)举例：He rectified the mistake in the contract by changing its wording.翻译：他过改变措辞纠正了合同里的错误。
4.amend v. (正式用语)指修改文件、法律、规范等举例：The politicians amended the law to provide more jobs.翻译：政治家们修正了这项法律以提供更多的就业。
5.convert v. 改变某事物的形式或用途，还可以指改变信仰尤其是宗教信仰。
举例：Britain converted to a decimal currency system in 1971.翻译：英国于1971年改用十进制货币体系。
举例：He’s converted to Catholicism.翻译：他已经皈依天主教。
6.alter v. 使事物在外观、性质、用途等方面稍作改变。
翻硕考研近义词辨析整理 (1)
翻硕考研近义词辨析整理boundary, border, frontier, rim, vergeboundary, border, frontier, rim, verge这几个名词都有“边界”的意思。
boundary n.边界；界线。
多指作为界线的标识物等。
The fence marks the boundary between my land and hers.这道栅栏是我的地和她的地的分界线。
border n.较宽的边缘，边界，多指两国或两地之间的分界处附近的边缘地区、边界地带；也可以指物体的边缘等。
We crossed the Mexican bordersintosthe USA.我们穿过墨西哥边界进入美国境内。
frontier n.边界，边境，边疆，指靠近边界(boundary)的区域；也可引申为“未开发的领域”，“(学术的)前沿”等。
The American West was still a frontier a century ago.一个世纪以前美国西部还是一片边疆。
She is a biochemist who works on the frontiers of biology.她是从事生物学前沿研究的生化学家。
rim n.边，边缘，尤指圆形或近似圆形的物体的边缘。
So the Pacific Rim has helped shape my view of the world.因此，太平洋周边地区影响了我的世界观的形成。
Let us living ones dance about the rim of the crater, a last expiring dance. But a dance!让我们活着的人在火山口边上跳舞吧，这是临死前的一场舞，不过它仍是一场舞。
Statuses, like wireless signal and battery life, are displayed along the rim of one of the screens.至于类如无线信号、电池电量等状态信息则被显示在其中一块屏幕的边沿。
翻译硕士(MTI)英语常考题关于近义词词汇辨析的资料放送
翻译硕士（MTI）英语常考题关于近义词词汇辨析的资料放送翻译硕士（MTI）考研备考必备关于词汇辨析的整理。
ambiguous, obscure, vague, unclear, dimambiguous, obscure, vague, unclear, dim这一组形容词都有“模糊”的意思。
ambiguous a.意义含糊的，有歧义的，指因字、词、句有歧义而使人感到模糊不清、难以理解和把握。
His ambiguous directions confused us; we did not know which of the two roads to take.他的模棱两可的指导使我们很迷惑以至于我们不知道该走哪条路了。
obscure a.用于表达因光线不足而使人看不清楚。
该词的引申意义可以表示语法、文字、记忆等因复杂、深奥、模棱两可而使人看不懂和无法理解。
The poetry of Ezra Pound is sometimes difficult to understand because it contains so many obscure references.艾兹拉·庞德的诗有时候难以理解，因为诗歌中含有许多令人费解的典故。
vague a.含混的，不清楚的，多用于比喻意义，用来表示因逻辑关系不清、言辞笼统而导致的意义不清楚，该词也可表示轮廓形状的不清楚和模糊。
He has some vague ideas about what to do, but nothing specific.他大概知道他要做什么，但没有具体的计划。
unclear a.指句意、字迹不清楚，使人难以看懂；不肯定的。
Unclear writing is difficult to understand.模糊的字迹使人难以辨认。
It is unclear whether the economy will get better.经济是否好转仍不明朗。
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高级英语近义词辨析题汇总上册(共128题)1.The whole nation watched the two candidates (arguing, debating) the issue of raising taxes onTV.Argue: (transitive) to state, giving clear reasons, that something is true, should be done etc Debate: (transitive) to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution2.It was a (proud, arrogant) moment for my cousin when she shook hands with the President. Proud: feeling pleased about something that you have done or something that you own, or about someone or something you are involved with or related toArrogant: behaving in an unpleasant or rude way because you think you are more important than other people3.Even if you (mix, blend) oil and water, they will not (mix, blend).Mix: if you mix two or more substances or if they mix, they combine to become a single substance, and they cannot be easily separatedBlend: to combine different things in a way that produces an effective or pleasant result, or to become combined in this way4.Some people watch television so much that they cannot (conceive, imagine) of living without it. Conceive: (formal) to imagine a particular situation or to think about something in a particular way Imagine; to form a picture or idea in your mind about what something could be like5.As it was an informal dinner, most people (wore, were dressed) in their comfortable clothes. Wear: [transitive] to have something such as clothes, shoes, or jewellery on your bodyDress: to put clothes on yourself or someone else (一般跟IN搭配)6.Do you think those young people are (idealistic, ideal) or pragmatic?Idealistic: believing that you should live according to high standards and principles, even if they cannot really be achieved, or showing this beliefIdeal: the best or most suitable that something could possibly be7.Filled with great (adulation, admiration) for their integrity and courage, e was determined to bea man like them.Adulation: praise and admiration for someone that is more than they really deserve Admiration: a feeling of great respect and liking for something or someone8.Deep at night, they could still hear gun-fire (rambling, rumbling) in the distance.Ramble: to talk for a long time in a way that does not seem clearly organized, so that other people find it difficult to understand you(漫谈); To go on a walk in the countryside for pleasureRumble: to make a series of long low sounds, especially a long distance away from you9.The professor looked over our papers with a hasty (sight, glance).Sight: the act of seeing somethingGlance: to quickly look at someone or something10.Before ordering their dinner, they considered the (relevant, relative) merits of chicken and roastbeef.Relevant: directly relating to the subject or problem being discussed orconsidered(强调与一方相关)Relative: having a particular quality when compared with something else(强调比较)11.the little boy’s constant noise (exhilarated, exasperated) his father, who was busy writing apaper for a symposium(座谈会).Exhilarate: to make someone feel very excited and happyExasperate: to make someone very annoyed by continuing to do something that upsets them12.isn’t it (wholesome, noisome) to live in a city with so many vehicles passing day and night? Wholesome: likely to make you healthyNoisome: very unpleasant13.He was born in a small town (lived, inhabited) by about 500 people.Live: if you live in a place, you have your home thereInhabit: if animals or people inhabit an area or place, they live there14.Her desk was all (jumbled, cluttered) with old papers, strings, and other odds and ends. Jumble: to mix things together in an untidy way, without anyorder(及物动词经常用于被动,不能作表语)Clutter: to cover or fill a space or room with too many things, so that it looks veryuntidy(与with搭配)odds and ends: small things of various kinds without much value(零星东西)15.He thinks they are extremely (idealistic, ideal), for all their pragmatism.Idealistic, ideal: see number 616.She made one last (attraction, appeal) to her father for permission to go to the party. Attraction: a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way(强调双方相互吸引) Appeal: a quality that makes people like something or someone(强调一方吸引另一方)17.The girl looked at the doctor (terrifyingly, terrified).Terrifyingly: extremely frightening; scary(表主动)Terrified: very frightened; scared(表被动)18.“If you finish all the homework tonight, we’ll go for a picnic tomorrow,” he (admonished,coaxed).Admonish: (formal) to tell someone severely that they have done something wrongCoax: to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do by talking to them in a kind, gentle, and patient way19.He thought their behavior was (contemptuous, contemptible), but he didn’t say anything in frontof the host.Contemptuous: showing that you think someone or something deserves no respect Contemptible: not deserving any respect at all20.Summoned by the boss, he approached his office full of (apprehension, distrust). Apprehension: anxiety about the future, especially about dealing with something unpleasant or difficult; anxietyDistrust: a feeling that you cannot trust someone21.He was sincerely sorry for what happened at the party, so people accepted his (excuse, apology). Excuse: a reason that you give to explain careless or offensive behavior; a reason that you invent to explain an action and to hide your real intentionsApology: something that you say or write to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong 22.They were walking in the forest when they heard a (terrifying, terrific) roar, which made theirblood freeze.Terrifying: extremely frighteningTerrific: (informal) very good, especially in a way that makes you feel happy and excited;very large in size or degree(在尺寸和程度上很大)23.Obviously they were getting nowhere with the meeting, so he decided to (desist, resist) from making a final decision that afternoon.Desist: (formal) to stop doing something (跟from搭配)Resist: to stop yourself from having something that you like very much or doing something that you want to do(后面直接加动名词)24.“How can you say that you don’t want to see your grandmother” the fatter (admonished,coaxed).Admonish, coax: see number 1825.The warrior managed to (evade, dodge) the arrow that came flying through the air.Evade: to avoid talking about something, especially because you are trying to hidesomething(避而不谈); to escape from someone who is trying to catch you(逃避)Dodge: to move quickly to avoid someone or something26.They speaker’s last few words were (drowned out, stopped) by the audience’s thunderousapplauses.Drown out: if a loud noise drowns out another sound, it prevents it from being heardStop: prevent, not continue27.Would I be (intruding, invading) if I joined in your discussion?Intrude: to interrupt someone or become involved in his or her private affairs in an annoying and unwanted wayInvade: to enter a country, town, or area using military force, in order to take control of it28.The (omission, exclusion) of a full stop at the end of the sentence is a deliberate act by thewriter.Omission: when you do not include or do not do somethingExclusion: when someone is not allowed to take part in something or enter a place29.The newly-recruited soldiers swore an (oath, promise) of loyalty to their countryOath: a formal and very serious promisePromise: to tell someone that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will happen30.The suspect was accused of (preventing, withholding) some important evidence from the court. Prevent: to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing somethingWithhold: to refuse to give someone something(隐瞒)31.Whether or not he is the best person for the promotion is (debatable, arguable). Debatable: things that are debatable are not certain because people have different opinions about themArguable: not certain, or not definitely true or correct, and therefore easy to doubt32.He has established himself as a (credible, believable) businessman.Credible: deserving or able to be believed or trusted(可形容人或事)Believable: something that is believable can be believed because it seems possible, likely, orreal(只能形容事)33.His story of having discovered the treasure buried by some pirates seemed (incredible,incredulous) to everyoneIncredible: too strange to be believed or very difficult to believeIncredulous: unable or unwilling to believe something34.“But the piano is out of (tone, tune)”, she said in a disappointed (tone, tune).Tone: the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you meanTune: a series of musical notes that are played or sung and are nice to listen to35.Her friends expressed great (sympathy, empathy) to her when her mother died.Sympathy: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is in a bad situation(表具体)Empathy: the ability to understand other people's feelings and problems(表抽象)36.They are now enjoying a short (vocation, vacation) at the seashore.Vocation: the feeling that the purpose of your life is to do a particular type of work, especially because it allows you to help other people(尤指一种能够帮助他人的职业,比如说教师等) Vacation: a holiday, or time spent not working37.A (content, contented) person is one who is happy with what he has.Content: happy and satisfied(因为别人的原因而使你感到满意)Contented: happy and satisfied because your life is good(因为自己的原因而使你感到满意) 38.All the streets will be (eliminated, illuminated) tomorrow evening for the celebration. Eliminate:to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary orunwanted(有除掉敌人或淘汰比赛对手意思)Illuminate: to make a light shine on something, or to fill a place withlight(原意为照亮,另有阐明的意思)39.Her (perseverance, persistence) in wearing that old-fashioned hat surprised her husband. Perseverance: determination to keep trying to achieve something in spite of difficulties(坚毅) Persistence: determination to do something even though it is difficult or other people opposeit(坚持或固执)40.The effect of the officer’s speech was such that the army recovered it’s (moral, morale) at once. Moral: relating to the principles of what is right and wrong behavior, and with the difference between good and evil(道德)Morale: the level of confidence and positive feelings that people have, especially people who work together, who belong to the same team etc(士气)41.South Africa used to be a country where black people and white people were (separated,segregated).Separate: to divide or split into different parts, if something separates two places or two things, it is between them so that they are not touching each otherSegregate: to separate one group of people from others, especially because they are of a different race, sex, or religion(尤指种族隔离)42.The letter from her sister so (embittered, agitated) her that she stayed awake half the night,trying to think of a way to get back at her.Embitter: angry, sad, or full of hate because of bad or unfair things that have happened to you Agitate: (formal) to make someone feel anxious, upset, and nervous(使不安,另有煽动的意思) Get back at sb.: to do something to hurt or harm someone who has hurt or harmed you43.You haven’t seen him for over a year?” he sounded (incredible, incredulous).Incredible:too strange to be believed or very difficult to believe(表示一种怀疑的态度) Incredulous: unable or unwilling to believe something(表示虽然不愿相信但承认事实)44.No matter what he said, the only response he got from him was a (noncommittal, tentative) “Isee”Noncommittal: deliberately not expressing your opinion or intentions clearly(不明朗的) Tentative: not definite or certain, and may be changed later(暂时,试验性的)45.That plan was too (untrue, unrealistic) to be adopted.Untrue: not based on facts that are correctUnrealistic: unrealistic ideas or hopes are not reasonable or sensible46.When people looked at him too (intently, tentatively), he felt very uncomfortable.Intently: giving careful attention to something so that you think about nothing else Tentatively: not definite or certain, and may be changed later(暂时,试验性的)47.Since she didn’t know anybody in that city, she was rather (hesitant, tentative) when acceptingthe job offer.Hesitant: uncertain about what to do or say because you are nervous or unwillingTentative: done without confidence(这是tentative的第二个意思)48.“Do you really think he will give up the position?” he (scoffed, scold).Scoff: to laugh at a person or idea, and talk about them in a way that shows you think they are stupid; make fun ofScold: to angrily criticize someone, especially a child, about something they have done49.She told the children about her life on the farm all those years ago, how she (got used to, usedto) get up at four every morning to milk the cows.Get used to: to have experienced something so that it no longer seems surprising, difficult, strange etcUsed to: if something used to happen, it happened regularly or all the time in the past, but does not happen now50.The teacher told the boys first to (pour, splash) some water on the floor before mopping it. Pour: to make a liquid or other substance flow out of or into a container by holding it at an angle Splash: to make someone or something wet with a lot of small drops of water or other liquid CF: sprinkle51.When he was discovered, the pick-pocket (waved, flapped) a knife to threaten the people aroundhim.Wave: to raise your arm and move your hand from side to side in order to make someone notice you Flap: to move quickly up and down or from side to side, often making a noise52.The eagle suddenly (drifted, swooped) down and snatched the piece of meat.Drift: to move slowly on water or in the airSwoop: if a bird or aircraft swoops, it moves suddenly down through the air, especially in order to attack something53.With the help of the specially trained dogs, they were able to (rescue, save) ten people buried inthe snow.Rescue: to save someone or something from a situation of danger or harm(强调营救的过程) Save: to make someone or something safe from danger, harm, or destruction(强调安全)54.His feet were numb with cold; as soon as he got into the room he started (rubbing, stroking)them vigorously.Rub: to move your hand, or something such as a cloth, backwards and forwards over a surface while pressing firmlyStroke: to move your hand gently over somethingNumb means unable to feel anything55.The kitchen floor has to be (scrubbed, scraped) every other day.Scrub: to rub something hard, especially with a stiff brush, in order to clean itScrape: to rub against a rough surface in a way that causes slight damage or injury, or to make something do this56.Every night before he went to bed, he (made a point, made a plan) of checking all the doors andwindows.Made a point: to do something deliberately, even when it involves making a special effortMade a plan: plan to do something57.Students of English are required to (remember, memorize) the listed 2000 words. Remember: to have a picture or idea in your mind of people, events, places etc from the past Memorize: to learn words, music etc so that you know them perfectly58.You should not be (intolerable, intolerant) of different religious beliefs.Intolerable: too difficult, bad, annoying etc for you to accept or dealwith(句子主语表示动作的对象)Intolerant: not willing to accept ways of thinking and behaving that are different from your own 59.He tried to (infuse, fill) the awkward situation with humor.Infuse: (formal) to fill something or someone with a particular feeling orquality(表抽象)跟with搭配Fill: if a container or place fills, or if you fill it, enough of something goes into it to make itfull(表具体)60.We have a sense of working towards a (common, ordinary) goal.Common: common aims, beliefs, ideas etc are shared by several people orgroups(这是common特有的意思表示共同的)Ordinary: average, common, or usual, not different or special61.The virus can only be transmitted through (familiar, intimate) contact.Familiar: someone or something that is familiar is well-known to you and easy to recognize Intimate: relating to sex(在本句中的意思) ;Private and friendly so that you feel comfortable62.It suddenly (happened, occurred) to him that he had worked for twelve hours without eatinganything.Happen: if you happen to do something, you do it by chanceOccur: if an idea or thought occurs to you, it suddenly comes into your mind63.The students waited in (respectable, respectful) silence for the Noble Prize winner to make hisspeech.Respectable: someone who is respectable behaves in a way that is considered socially acceptable Respectful: feeling or showing respect64.The children suffer most when their parents (divide, separate).Divide: if something divides, or if you divide it, it separates into two or more partsSeparate: if two people who are married or have been living together separate, they start to live apart65.The teacher (allotted, divided) the children into several small groups for the trip to the PalaceMuseum.Allot: to use a particular amount of time for something, or give a particular share of money, space etc to someone or somethingDivide: if something divides, or if you divide it, it separates into two or more parts66.Around mid-night, she received a (mysterious, miraculous) phone call from someone she didnot know of.Mysterious: mysterious events or situations are difficult to explain or understandMiraculous: very good, completely unexpected, and often very lucky67.Do you think soil samples are (obtainable, absorbable) from the Mars by an unmanned aircraftin the near future?Obtainable: able to be obtainedAbsorbable:可吸收的,容易吸收的68.She was so dear to him that he still kept her picture in a (preeminent, prominent) position on hisdesk.Preeminent:优秀超群的Prominent: something that is in a prominent place is easily seen69.Soft background music will (enhance, increase) a delicious meal.Enhance: to improve somethingIncrease: if you increase something, or if it increases, it becomes bigger in amount, number, or degree70.He was so disappointed when the manager said that his plan was completely (dismissible,disposable).Dismissible: not deserving to be consideredDisposable: intended to be used once or for a short time and then thrown(一次性) available to be used(可再生的)71.The baby-sitter kept the kids (accompanied, company) until we got back from the theater. Accompany: to go somewhere with someoneCompany:固定搭配keep… company= be with her so that she doesn't feel lonely与谁做伴72.Will the financial (reverse, adverse) prevent you from taking a holiday this summer? Reverse: the exact opposite of what has just been mentionedAdverse: not good or favorable73.The (distribution, allotment) of funds to these universities is decided by the Ministry ofEducation.Distribution: the act of sharing things among a large group of people in a plannedway(普通的分配)Allotment: an amount or share of something such as money or time that is given to someone or something, or the process of doing this(尤指上下级之间的分配)74.The employees are openly (contemptuous, contemptible) of their corrupt manager. Contemptuous, Contemptible: see number 1975.The gardener was asked to cut the bushes (even, equal) with the fence.Even: flat and level, with no parts that are higher than other parts (作形容词表示与持平的) Equal: the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something else76.His handwriting was so tiny that it was hardly (readable, legible).Readable: interesting and enjoyable to read, and easy to understand(因有趣味而可读的) Legible: written or printed clearly enough for you to read(因书写印刷清晰而可读的)77.The (shameful, shameless) family secret was brought to light.Shameful: shameful behavior or actions are so bad that someone should feelashamed(形容行动或事件)Shameless: not seeming to be ashamed of your bad behavior although other people think you should be ashamed(只能形容人)78.The bus came to a (quick, abrupt) stop, and some passengers lost their balance.Quick: lasting for or taking only a short timeAbrupt: sudden and unexpected79.Mary aired her (grievances, grief) at not being treated fairly by the salesperson. Grievances: a belief that you have been treated unfairly, or an unfair situation or event that affects and upsets you(委屈,冤情)Grief: extreme sadness, especially because someone you love has died80.He felt (daunted, discouraged) by the enormous difficulties involved in completing theconstruction of the airport in one year.Daunt: to make someone feel afraid or less confident about somethingDiscouraged: no longer having the confidence you need to continue doing something81.There is a (contrariness, contradiction) between what he says and what he does. Contrariness: someone who is contrary deliberately does different things from other people (contrary特有的意思)Contradiction: a difference between two statements, beliefs, or ideas about something that means they cannot both be true82.It was in the (dark, dim) light of the early dawn that I saw a man moving towards me.Dark: if it is dark, there is little or no lightDim: fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well83.The poor, sick man is (abused, tormented) by the policeman’s endless interrogation.Abuse: to treat someone in a cruel and violent way, often sexually(虐待尤指性方面的); to deliberately use something for the wrong purpose or for your own advantage(滥用)Torment: to make someone suffer a lot, especially mentallyInterrogate: to ask someone a lot of questions for a long time in order to get information, sometimes using threats84.Too much food (induces, tempts) sleepiness.Induce: (formal) to persuade someone to do something, especially something that does not seem wise; formal to cause a particular physical condition(这是本句的意思)Tempt: to try to persuade someone to do something by making it seem attractive;85.He (wondered, mediated) for a whole week before making that important decision.Wonder: to think about something that you are not sure about and try to guess what is true, what will happen etcMediate: to try to end a quarrel between two people, groups, countries etc(在本句中表示思量考虑) 86.A (n) (literal, exact) translation is not always the best.Literal translation: a translation that translates each word exactly instead of giving the generalmeaning in a more natural wayExact: completely correct in every detail87.The author declares that the plot and characters of the novel are (imaginary, imaginative). Imaginary: not real, but produced from pictures or ideas in your mind(虚拟的,虚构的) Imaginative: containing new and interesting ideas or good at thinking of new and interesting ideas(富于想象的,爱想象的)CF imaginable: used to emphasize that something includes every possible example ofsomething(可以想象到的)88.We walked for miles along the (twisted, crooked) path in the forest.Twisted: something twisted has been bent in many directions or turned many times, so that it has lost its original shapeCrooked: bent, twisted, or not in a straight line89.We advise girls below twenty not to marry, because they are still emotionally (naive, immature). Naive: not having much experience of how complicated life is, so that you trust people too much and believe that good things will always happenImmature: someone who is immature behaves or thinks in a way that is typical of someone much younger - used to show disapproval90.Her feelings (fluctuated, changed) between excitement and fear.Fluctuate: if a price or amount fluctuates, it keeps changing and becoming higher andlower(与WITH搭配)Change: to become different, or to make something become different91.The police will not hesitate to use (force, compulsion) if they bank robbers still refuse tosurrender.Force: violent physical action used to get what you wantCompulsion: a strong and unreasonable desire to do something92.After twenty years of antagonism, the two countries were finally (reconciled, friendly). Reconcile: if you reconcile two ideas, situations, or facts, you find a way in which they can both be true or acceptable(和解)Friendly: behaving towards someone in a way that shows you like them and are ready to talk to them or help them93.To call the air strikes against Yugoslavia peace-keeping is a (downright, thorough) lie. Downright: used to emphasize that something is completely bad or untrueThorough: including every possible detail94.“As red as blood” is a (metaphor, simile)Metaphor: a way of describing something by referring to it as something different and suggesting that it has similar qualities to that thing(隐喻)Simile: an expression that describes something by comparing it with something else, using the words 'as' or 'like', for example 'as white as snow(明喻)95.The sight of the snake gave me the (trembling, shivers).Trembling: shaking slightly in a way that you cannot control, especially because you are upset or frightenedShiver: give sb. The shivers=informal to make you feelafraid(固定搭配,除此以外trembling和shiver同义词)96.Although the children found the fables most (readable, understandable), they sometimes missedthe messages of the stories.Readable:见No.76Understandable: seem normal and reasonable because of the situation you are in97.The office buildings with their (desirable, desired) locations are very much in demand. Desirable: something that is desirable is worth having or doing(正式用法)Desired: to want to have sex with someone(文学上特指这个意思)98.Driving after drinking Whiskey (is about, is apt) to cause traffic accidents.Be about to: if someone is about to do something, or if something is about to happen, they will do it or it will happen very soonBe apt to: to have a natural tendency to do something99.I don’t want the (actual, literal) meaning of the word, I’m asking you its figurative sense here. Actual: used to emphasize that something is real or exact(强调确切的,事实的); used to introduce the most important part of an event or activity(强调实质上的)Literal: the literal meaning of a word or expression is its basic or original meaning100.In that part of the world the summer weather is so (varied, variable) that even when the sun is shining brightly you never can be sure if it is going to rain in an hour’s time.Varied: consisting of or including many different kinds of things or people, especially in a way that seems interestingVariable: likely to change often101.He said he would go to the dress rehearsal, (unless, provided) he was not too busy. Unless: used to say that something will happen or be true if something else does not happen or is not trueProvided that: used to say that something will only be possible if something else happens or is done 102.Something has been wrong with their marriage for a long time, although she makes (pretenses, excuse) that it is not.Pretense: a way of behaving which is intended to make people believe something that are not true Excuse: to be or give a good reason for someone's careless or offensive behavior两者的区别在于:前者表示事实上是错的,而在主观上去让别人相信是对的,后者表示对于自己所作所为进行的辩解,而别人并不清楚事实上是对是错.103.The Suzhou Style embroidery (requires, acquires) very exquisite skills.Requires: if you are required to do or have something, a law or rule says you must do it or have it Acquires: to obtain something by buying it or being given it104. A lot of retired people play chess to (kill, spend) time.Kill time: to spend time doing something which is not important while you are waiting to do something important or waiting for something else to happen(固定搭配)(强调事情的不重要性) Spend: to use time doing a particular thing or pass time in a particular place(不论事情的重要性) 105.He knows that his parents have to work very hard in order to provide for his education, so he never (spends, squanders) money.Spend: to use your money to pay for goods or servicesSquander: to carelessly waste money, time, opportunities etc106.He wanted a (transcript, manuscript) of the report to show to his friends.Transcript: a written or printed copy of a speech, conversationetc(打印稿,手抄稿,强调可以复制成多份)Manuscript: a book or piece of writing before it is printed(手稿,原稿,强调只有一份)107.The workers were filled with (indignity, indignation) when they discovered that they were secretly watched during working hours.Indignity: a situation that makes you feel very ashamed and not respectedIndignation: feelings of anger and surprise because you feel insulted or unfairly treated108.People should (clean, purge) their minds of too strong a desire for money.Clean: to remove dirt from something by rubbing or washing(指清洁物质世界的东西)Purge: (literary) to remove bad feelings(专指净化,清除思想上的东西)109.The policemen risked their lives in order to (preserve, protect) the children.Preserve: to save something or someone from being harmed ordestroyed(挽救正在被破坏,受害的人或物,另还有维持(和平),保存(食品)的意思) Protect: to keep someone or something safe from harm, damage, orillness(使人或物免于受到破坏,伤害)110.In the past year, quite a few (dormant, unimportant) women’s organizations became active again.Dormant: not active or not growing at the present time but able to be active later(休眠状态的)。