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⊕academic adj. connected with education, especially studying in schools an universities 学术的 Eg. The author has settled for a more academic approach.
Different schools teach different types of syllabus, from the highly academic to the broadly
vocational.
⊕province n. a large section of a country which has its own administration. 省 Eg. The man immediately responsible for this misery is the province's governor. A network of railways has spread over the province.
⊕enthusiastic adj. having or showing great excitement and interest; 热心的; 热情的 Eg. The teachers are enthusiastic and have a sense of purpose. The crowd were enormously enthusiastic.
⊕amazing adj. surprising greatly令人吃惊的;令人惊讶的
Eg. The most amazing thing about nature is its infinite variety. This small country has an amazing variety of landforms.
⊕information n. about someone or something consists of facts about them.信息 Eg. Pat refused to give her any information about Sarah.
Each centre would provide information on technology and training.
⊕website n. a set of data and information about a particular subject which is available on the Internet 网站
Eg. For details visit our website at www.cobuild.collins.co.uk. I found this information on their website. ⊕brilliant adj. very good; excellent 极好的
Eg. If you get a chance to see the show, do go — it's brilliant. My sister's given me this brilliant book.
⊕comprehension n. an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result) 理解；领悟
Eg. What Jock had done was beyond my comprehension. The problem is above my comprehension.
⊕instruction n. something that someone tells you to do 指示；说明 Eg. He turned a deaf ear to the instruction given by his teacher.
The instruction should be carried out without any reservation.
⊕method n. a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)方法
Eg. He succeeded with the aid of a completely new method he discovered.
She decided hitchhiking was her best method of escape.
⊕bored adj. feeling tired and impatient because you have lost interest in something or because you have nothing to do 厌倦的；厌烦的
Eg. I am getting very bored with this entire business.
After sixteen years of marriage they have grown bored with each other.
⊕embarrassed adj. feeling shy, ashamed, or guilty about something 窘迫的;惭愧的;尴尬的 Eg. I think she was hugely embarrassed by the whole scene. She was embarrassed at showing her fear so nakedly.
⊕attitude n. the way that you think and feel about sth/sb; the way that you behave towards
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sb/sth that shows you how you think and feel态度，看法 Eg. Beauty is an attitude. It has nothing to do with age.
Remember, keep a positive attitude and good things will happen. ⊕behavior n. manner of acting or conducting yourself 行为；举止 Eg. Her actions and thoughts became distorted. So did her behavior. Language is not art but both are forms of human behavior.
⊕previous adj. happening or existing before the event or object that you are talking about 先前的；以前的；早先的
Eg. She has a teenage daughter from a previous marriage... He has no previous convictions.
⊕description n. an account which explains what they are or what they look like 描述；形容； 叙述；说明
Eg. Her description of the nature and action of poisons is amazingly accurate. Plainly, a more objective method of description must be adopted. ⊕amazed adj. something that surprises you very much吃惊的
Eg. We were amazed, shocked, dumbfounded, shaking our heads in disbelief. I'm amazed they had the cheek to ask in the first place.
⊕embarrassing adj. something that is embarrassing makes you feel shy or ashamed 令人害羞的；让人难堪的；令人尴尬的
Eg. His people came up with a load of embarrassing information. He has put the Bonn government in an embarrassing position.
⊕technology n. scientific knowledge used in practical ways in industry, for example in deigning new machines 科技; 工艺; 技术 Eg. Technology is changing fast.
They should be allowed to wait for cheaper technologies to be developed.
⊕impress v. having a favorable effect on sb/sth; fix sth in sb's mind 给…深刻印象;使钦佩 Eg. What impressed him most was their speed.
The speaker tried hard to impress the audience but left them cold.
⊕correction n. marks or comments made on a piece of work, especially school work (尤指对作业的)批改，修改
Eg. There are some programming errors that need correction. I'm speaking under correction.
⊕encouragement n. the activity of encouraging someone, or something that is said or done in order to encourage them. 鼓励;激励
Eg. I also had friends who gave me a great deal of encouragement. Thanks for your advice and encouragement.
⊕enjoyment n. the feeling of pleasure and satisfaction that you have when you do or experience something that you like. 乐趣;欢乐;愉快
Eg. I apologize if your enjoyment of the movie was spoiled.
He spoiled my enjoyment of the game by talking all through it. ⊕fluency n. skillfulness in speaking or writing（尤指外语）流利，流畅 Eg. His son was praised for speeches of remarkable fluency. Fluency in French is required for this job.
⊕misunderstanding n. a failure to understand something properly, for example a situation or a
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person's remarks. 误解;误会
Eg. There has been some misunderstanding of our publishing aims...
His misunderstanding of language was the primary cause of his other problems. ⊕disappointed adj. upset because sth you hoped for has not happened or been as good, successful, etc. as you expected 失望的，沮丧的，失意的
Eg. When things go wrong, all of us naturally feel disappointed and frustrated. She will be disappointed if her feelings are not returned.
⊕disappointing adj. not as good, successful, etc. as you had hoped 令人失望的;令人沮丧的;令人扫兴的
Eg. The wine was excellent, but the food was disappointing.
It was a disappointing result for the Greens who polled three percent.
⊕system n. an orgazized set of ideas or theories or a particular way of doing sth (思想或理论) 体系; 方法；制度; 体制
n. a group of things, pieces of equipment, etc. that are connected or work together 系统 Eg. The present system of funding for higher education is unsatisfactory. A special locking system means the door cannot be opened accidentally. ⊕teenager n. someone who is between thirteen and nineteen years old. 青少年，十几岁的人(指从13到19岁)
Eg. As a teenager he attended Tulse Hill Senior High School. The teenager ran away after being punished. ⊕disappear v. to become impossible to see 消失, 不见
Eg. She stood watching the car's tail-lights disappear down the drive. He saw something dark disappear behind the curtain of leaves. ⊕move v. to change the place where you live 搬家; 迁移
Eg. My family home is in York-shire and they don't want to move. She had often considered moving to London.
⊕assistant n. a person who helps sb. in his/her work 助手;助理;副手 Eg. The salesman had been accompanied to the meeting by an assistant. Her assistant was accused of theft and fraud by the police. ⊕cover v. to include sth; to deal with sth 讨论，涉及, 包含
Eg. The Oxford Chemistry Primers aim to cover important topics in organic chemistry. Other subjects covered included nerves and how to overcome them.
⊕diploma n. a document showing that you have completed a course of study or part of your education 毕业文凭
Eg. She won her diploma in only three years. She worked hard to earn her music diploma.
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⊕amusing adj. someone or something that is amusing makes you laugh or smile 逗人笑的；有乐趣的；好笑的
Eg. He had a terrific sense of humor and could be very amusing...
They recounted amusing stories about their first sexual experiences.
⊕energetic adj. having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm 充满活力的;精力充沛的;积极主动的
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Eg. Blackwell is 59, strong looking and enormously energetic...
The next government will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear disarmament. ⊕intelligent adj. having the ability to think, understand, and learn things quickly and well 聪颖的;有才智的; 聪明的
Eg. Susan's a very bright and intelligent woman who knows her own mind. Attlee was extremely intelligent and his grasp of the situation was masterly. ⊕nervous adj. 神经紧张的;担忧的;焦虑的
Eg. The party has become deeply nervous about its prospects of winning the next election. She described Mr Hutchinson as nervous and jumpy after his wife's disappearance.
⊕organized adj. involving large members of people who work together to do sth in a way that has been carefully planned 有组织的
adj. arranged or planned in the way mentioned 有条理的；有安排的 Eg. The rebels are well organized, disciplined and very well armed. The tournament was excellently organized.
⊕patient adj. able to wait for a long time or accept annoying behavior or difficulties without becoming angry能忍耐的；有耐心的
Eg. Please be patient — your cheque will arrive.
He was endlessly kind and patient with children.
⊕serious adj. bad or dangerous 不好的；严重的; 有危险的 Eg. Crime is an increasingly serious problem in Russian society. The government still face very serious difficulties.
⊕shy adj. (of people）nervous or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people 害羞的;腼腆的;怕生的
Eg. She was a shy, quiet-spoken girl.
She was a shy and retiring person off-stage.
⊕strict adj. that must be obeyed exactly 严格的(指必须恪)
adj. demanding that rules, especially rules about behavior, should be obeyed 要求严格的；严厉的
Eg. He left strict instructions that he was not to be disturbed.
Eg. A few schools were selected for their high standards and their strict discipline.
⊕impression n. an idea, a feeling or an opinion that you get about sb/sth, or that sb/sth gives you 印象; 感想
Eg. What were your first impressions of college?
My impression is that they are totally out of control... ⊕avoid v. to prevent sth. bad from happening避免；防止
v. to keep away from sb/sth; to try not to do sth 回避；避开；躲避
Eg. The accident could have been avoided. 这个事故本来是可以避免的。
He has been avoiding me all week. 整整一个星期她一直在回避我。 ⊕hate v. to dislike sth very much 讨厌;厌恶;不喜欢
Eg. Ted hated parties, even gatherings of people he liked individually. She hated hospitals and didn't like the idea of having an operation.
⊕incorrectly adv. Something that is incorrect is wrong and untrue. 不正确的;错误的;不真实的 Eg. He denied that his evidence about the telephone call was incorrect. People often have incorrect information about food.
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⊕completely adv. (used to emphasize the following word or phrase) in every way possible 完全地;十分地
Eg. The rebels had taken complete control.
It shows a complete lack of understanding by management. ⊕immediately adv without delay or at once 立即；马上；即刻 Eg. He immediately flung himself to the floor Ingrid answered Peter's letter immediately.
⊕appreciate v. to be grateful for sth. that sb. has done 感谢;感激
Eg. Peter stood by me when I most needed it. I'll always appreciate that. Thanks, lads. I appreciate it.
⊕admit v. to agree, often unwillingly, that sth. is true承认，供认 Eg. I am willing to admit that I do make mistakes .
Up to two thirds of 14 to 16 year olds admit to buying drink illegally.
⊕scientific adj. involving science; connected with science科学的;关于某一科学的 Eg. Scientific research is widely claimed to be the source of the high standard of living in the US.
The use of animals in scientific experiments is cruel.
⊕literature n. pieces of writing that are valued as works of are, especially novels, plays, and poems 文学；文学作品
Eg. The book is an invaluable aid to teachers of literature. Harriet graduated with a first class degree in literature.
⊕loudly adv. in a way that makes a lot of noise or can be easily heard出声地；大声地 Eg. Even Ford, who seldom smiled, laughed out loud a few times... He began to read out loud.
⊕wave v. to move hand from side to side in the air, usually in order to say hello or goodbye to sb. 挥手；招手 Eg. Jessica caught sight of Lois and waved to her. He waved at the waiter, who rushed to the table.
⊕joke v. sth. that is said or done to make you laugh, for example a funny story. 玩笑；笑话 Eg. He debated whether to make a joke about shooting rabbits, but decided against it.
No one told worse jokes than Claus.
⊕summary n a short account of it, which gives the main points but not the details. 总结;摘要;概括 Eg. What follows is a brief summary of the process. Here's a summary of the day's news.
⊕respect v. to have a good opinion of sb/sth; to admire sb/sth 尊敬;敬重;尊重 Eg. I want him to respect me as a career woman.
He needs the advice of people he respects, and he respects you.
⊕grade n. a mark given in an exam or for a piece of school work 成绩，分数 Eg. What grade are you hoping to get?
There was a lot of pressure on you to obtain good grades. ⊕period n. a length of time. 一段时间；时期
Eg. This crisis might last for a long period of time.
Over a given period, the value of shares will rise and fall.
⊕revision n. the work of studying again lessons already learnt（考前）复习，温习 Eg. Some girls prefer to do their revision at home.
She was doing some last-minute revision for her exams.
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