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新托福考试高分突破——阅读
1 abandon = give up 放弃，中止
A catastrophe made people abandon their studies.一场灾难迫使人们放弃了学业。
2 abrupt = sudden 突然的，出其不意的
The abrupt death discouraged many young people.这个突发死亡事件让很多年轻人感到气馁。
3 abundant = plentiful, ample 充裕的，丰富的
California has a hard time providing abundant water to its population.加利福尼亚州处境艰难，不能为居民提供充足的水源。
4 accede = assent, agree 同意，答应
The government will accede to our proposal.政府会同意我们的提议。
5 accessible = reachable 易使用的
New facilities in this university are accessible to foreign students.外国学生可以方便地使用这所大学的新设备。
6 account for = explain 解释，说明
The figures in this table account for an increase in job openings.表格中的数据解释了工作机会增加的原因。
7 accumulate = collect 积累，集聚
The rich tend to spend more time accumulating wealth.富人往往花更多的时间积累财富。
8 acquit = release 宣判…无罪
The supreme court acquitted Mr. Wesley of the charges of fraud.最高法院撤消了对韦斯利先生欺诈罪的指控，宣判其无罪。
9 adequate = enough 足够的，充分的
The most challenging part in interviews is when there is no adequate word to express my thought.面试中最具挑战性的环节就是去充分地表达我的看法。
10 adhere = stick, cling 黏附，附着
Wax easily adheres to objects.蜡容易黏到物体上。
11 adroit = dexterous 灵巧的
Choreographers should be aware of the beauty of adroit skills.编舞者应该明白灵巧的舞技所具的美感。
12 advent = arrival 出现，带来
Since the advent of computers, many goods have been imported faster.自从计算机出现以来，很多商品的进口速度都加快了。
13 affluent = wealthy, better-off 富裕的，富足的
The affluent in that country have become far better-off due to the Government’s industrial policy.由于政府的工业政策，那个国家的富人已经变得更加富裕。
14 aimless = purposeless 无目的的，没有目标的
After failing to achieve your goal, you should get yourself revitalized in order not to become aimless.鉴于目标未能达成，你应该重新振作，以免变得没有目标。
15 aggravate = worsen, exacerbate 使恶化
Depression in Japan aggravated the stock market.日本的经济萧条使得股市恶化。
16 agile = quick and active (思维)机敏的
Being agile is one of the crucial qualities to be a leader.头脑机敏是一个领导者的重要才能之一。
17 alternate = rotate 轮流，交替
Good luck alternates with bad luck.风水轮流转。
18 amplify = enlarge 放大
The sound can be amplified in the speaker.声音可以通过扬声器放大。
19 ample = sufficient 充足的，充裕的
Hydroelectric plants need to have ample energy to generate power.水电站需要有充足的能量用来发电。
20 analogous = similar 相似的，类似的
The poems written by Emily are analogous to other artists’ works.埃米莉写的诗与其他艺术家的作品相似。
21 ancient = early 古老的，年代久远的
Highly civilized people lived in the ancient city.这个古老的城市曾经居住过文明高度发达的民族。
22 apart from = except for 除…以外
Apart from the cost, those topics have no need to be controversial.除了成本之外，那些话题没什么争论的必要。
23 arid = dry, barren 干燥的，干旱的
Plants cannot resist such arid conditions.植物经不住如此干旱环境的考验。
24 aroma = fragrance 芳香，香气，香味
Mint has similar aroma that comes from the oil distilled from plants.薄荷的芳香与植物中提炼出来的精油气味相似。
25 arise = emerge 引起，产生
Success arises from patience, perseverance, and endurance.成功来自耐心、毅力和磨炼。
26 astute = shrewd 精明的，敏锐的
We need astute scholars to annotate Shakespeare’s plays.。
27 aspire = desire, crave 渴望，渴求
Many people aspire to be exempt from their military service.许多人渴望免服兵役。
28 asset = advantage 有利条件;长处
Confidence is one of the important assets.自信是一个重要的优势。
29 assess = evaluate 评定，评价
There are many ways to assess candidates’ versatility.有很多方法可以评定候选人是否技能全面。
30 assist = aid, help 协助，帮助
Many developing countries are assisted financially.许多发展中国家享受经济援助。
31 assume = suppose 假定，假设，认为
People assume that he is a criminal just from his appearance.人们仅仅是通过外表就想当然地认为他是个罪犯。
32 assure = guarantee 向…保证，使确信
The company assured customers of a high quality.公司向顾客作出优质的保证。
33 attain = win 得到，获得
American people attained freedom to make their dreams come true.美国人获得自由，进而去实现梦想。
34 attest = confirm 证明，作为(…的)证据
The well-behaved boy attests his mother’s care.这个男孩行为端正，这证明了他母亲的悉心教导。
35 augment = increase 加强;提高
Government officials will augment a better service to meet needs.为满足需要，政府官员将加强优质服务。
36 authentic = reliable 可靠的，真实的
Authentic sources are compulsory in investigations.在调查中，消息的来源必须是可靠的。
37 available = obtainable 可获得的;可用的
There is no more information available.不会再有消息了。
38 avenue = means 途径，方法
To the avenue to the prosperity, we need a leader with foresight.我们需要一位有远见的领导者才能走向繁荣。
39 barely = scarcely 几乎不
Manufactured foreign goods can be barely imported in North Korea.朝鲜几乎不进口外国制成品。
40 basic = fundamental, essential 基本的，基础的
The basic rules of business still apply in every sector.基本的商业规则仍然适用于每个行业。
41 believe = be convinced 相信
Catastrophes are believed to be a punishment in the tribe.部落里的人相信灾难就是一种惩罚。
42 benevolent = beneficent 仁慈的，仁爱的
Benevolent attention is necessary to people on their meager earnings.受到善意的关注对于收入微薄的人来说是必要的。
43 bewilder = puzzle, baffle 使迷惑，使迷茫
Michael was bewildered by her questions.迈克尔被她问得不知所措。
44 brawl = quarrel 争吵
After brawling with others, people feel more aggravated.跟人吵架之后，人们会感觉更恼火。
45 captivate = fascinate, allure, lure, attract 使着迷，迷住
His writing style captivated many readers.他的写作风格令许多读者为之着迷。
46 cardinal = fundamental 基本的
Scholars should be fully aware of cardinal principles.学者们应该清楚地知晓基本原理。
47 cargo = shipment 货物
Cargo was loaded on the sophisticated-looking ship.货物被装载在这艘造型先进的船上。
48 catastrophe = disaster 灾难
After the catastrophe, the devastating situation made people give up their lives.灾难过后，骇人的处境致使人们放弃了生命。
49 celebrated = famous, well-known 著名的，出名的
His celebrated novels were sold out in book fares.他的著名小说在书市上销售一空。
50 central = middle 中心的，中部的
Many tourist attractions are in the central part of a city.许多游览圣地都位于市中心。
51 chaotic = unorganized 混乱的，毫无秩序的
The political situation got more confused and chaotic.。
52 chronic = persistent 慢性的
A chronic disease causes a patient to feel more depressed.慢性疾病会使患者的精神更加抑郁。
53 circumstance = environment, condition 情况，情形
It is hard to adjust to a new circumstance.新的环境使人难以适应。
54 cohere = combine 黏合，黏着
Molecules can cohere each other.分子可以互相黏合。
55 colossal = prodigious, gigantic 巨大的
The congregation gathered on a colossal scale.人们举行了大规模集会。
56 common = mutual 共同的
People in the club have a common interest in our life.俱乐部成员拥有共同的生活爱好。
57 complicated = complex 结构复杂的
Our human body is very complicated in anatomy.我们人体的解剖学构造十分复杂。
58 comply = keep 遵守，服从
Employees working for insurance companies should comply with all the rules.保险公司的员工应该遵守所有的规定。
59 component = constituent, part 零件;组成部分
Automobile navigation systems require many components.自动导航系统需要很多零部件。
60 comprehend = understand 理解
The structure of a harpsichord, which was an early piano, was hard to comprehend.大键琴是早期的钢琴，它的构造不易理解。
61 compulsory = required 规定的;义务的;强迫的
Music and Fine Art should be compulsory subjects in high school.音乐和美术应成为高中生的必修课。
62 concern = interest 关切，忧虑
Educational reform was one of the major concerns parents had.教育改革是父母们关注的主要问题之一。
63 consume = use up 消耗
Great quantities of papers are consumed everyday to document information.每天因用文字记录信息而消耗了大量的纸张。
64 confront = present, face 使遇到，使面对
The labor union was confronted with a hard problem.工会面临一个难题。
65 congenital = innate, natural 先天的
Patients who have a congenital deformity should be treated differently.
对于先天畸形的患者应该采取不同的治疗方法。
66 contemplate = meditate, consider 沉思;细想
She contemplated proposals from other committee members.她仔细考虑了其他委员的提议。
67 consecutive = successive, continuous 连续的，不间断的
The team chalked up their three consecutive victories over the Giants.这支队伍连续三次战胜了巨人队。
68 consensus = agreement 一致看法，共识
His speech about real estates brought national consensus unprecedentedly.他关于房地产的发言史无前例地获得了全国的一致认同。
69 consequence = result 结果，后果
As a consequence, there are more theories to study symbiosis.结果是出现了更多研究共生现象的理论。
70 conviction= belief 深信，坚信
His testimony gave many people a conviction that he was innocent.他的证词让许多人深信他是无辜的。
71 cope with = deal with 处理;应付，对付
Religious leaders should teach how to cope with a difficulty in a society.宗教领袖应该教导人们怎样处理在社会中遇到的困难。
72 counsel = advise 建议
A psychologist counsels patients after tests.心理学家给病人测试之后会给出建议。
73 course = process, progression 过程
History repeats the same course of actions.历史不断重演。
74 crawl = move slowly 爬，爬行
Snakes and lizards usually crawl on the ground.蛇和蜥蜴通常在地面上爬行。
75 creative = inventive, original 有创造力的
Being a creative person is a requirement to be qualified for this job.这个工作需要有创造力的人。
76 crude = rough 天然的，未加提炼的
Crude oil is the only source many Arabian countries make a profit.原油是许多阿拉伯国家获取利润的唯一来源。
77 culminate = result in, finish 最终达到
Repeated failure in his business culminated in being alcoholic.生意上的一再失败最终使他酗酒成性。
78 cultivate = develop 种植，培育
People in the tribe were interested in cultivating crops.这个部落的人们对种植庄稼感兴趣。
79 debilitate = weaken 使虚弱
During a war time, there were many children debilitated by diseases.战争时期，许多孩子因为疾病而身体虚弱。
80 decorated = ornamental, elaborated 装饰的
Decorated ceramics reveal the Asian beauty.装饰性陶瓷展现了亚洲之美。
81 defer = delay 延期，推迟
The trip to Thailand was deferred due to a bad weather.泰国之行由于天气恶劣而推迟。
82 deluge = flood 洪水
Many people survived the deluge.很多人在洪水中幸存下来。
83 design = devise, create, invent 设计
The Pueblo lived in villages they designed.普韦布洛人住在他们设计的村庄里。
84 delicate = subtle 微妙的
There is a difference in his writing style in a delicate way.他的写作风格有着微妙的不同之处。
85 delineate = outline, define 详细绘明;阐明;标明
The picture has been delineated accurately.这张图画得十分精确。
86 demolish = destroy 毁坏;拆毁
Every year floods demolish a great amount of land in this country.洪水每年都要毁掉这个国家的大量田地。
87 deploy = set up 部署，调度
Weapons were deployed in different parts of battle fields.武器部署于战场各处。
88 destitute = poor, lack 一无所有的，贫困的;缺少
Destitute people are living in devastating conditions.一贫如洗的人们在恶劣的条件下生存。
89 devise = create, invent 想出，设计，发明
He devised a new policy to prohibit the drug abuse.他构思出一项禁止吸毒的新政策。
90 distinction = honor, preeminence, eminence (授予优秀学生的)优等评分，荣誉分数
He graduated from college with distinction.他是大学的荣誉毕业生。
91 distinguishable = different, distinct 区别得出的
The diversity of our members is also a distinguishable feature of our club. 会员的多样性也是我们俱乐部与众不同的特点之一。
92 disperse = scatter 分散
The crowd began to disperse to protest against new government policies.人群开始散开，分头抗议政府的新政策。
93 dispute = argue, discuss 争辩，争论
World peace is a common topic to dispute.世界和平是个存在普遍争议的话题。
94 dissolve = melt 溶解
He dissolved some sugar in water.他把一些糖溶解在水里。
95 dissuade = discourage 劝阻
The punishment dissuades prisoners from escaping.惩罚措施可阻止囚犯逃跑。
96 diversity = variety 多样性，多元化
His novels show that there is no diversity in themes.他的小说题材单一。
97 divert = redirect 使转向
The flow of the river can be diverted to make a dam.可以改变河水流向建造大坝。
98 divulge = reveal, unveil, uncover 泄露，透露
The military secret should not be divulged to anyone.军事秘密不得向任何人泄露。
99 domestic = tamed 驯养的，家养的
Domestic birds are different in their feature from wild birds.家禽的体貌特征有别于野生禽类。
100 dominant = main 有优势的，突出的
The right brain hemisphere is a dominant part in developing art skills.大脑的右半球在艺术技能的发展中起着支配作用。
101 dominate = control 控制，主宰
The party is dominated by its right wing.右翼势力在这个政党中占据着统治地位。
102 dormant = inactive 休眠的
There are many dormant volcanoes all over the world.全球有许多休眠火山。
103 dubious = doubtful 可疑的，靠不住的
The investigators found his answers dubious.调查人员发觉他的回答可疑。
104 elapse = pass (时间)流逝，过去
Many hours have elapsed since he conducted the experiment.自从他开始进行实验，已经过去了许多小时。
105 eliminate = remove 淘汰
Half of the candidates in this competition should be eliminated.半数参加比赛的候选人应该被淘汰。
106 embedded = planted, enclosed 嵌入的
Diamonds, the most precious gem in the world, are embedded in rocks. 世界上最珍贵的宝石——钻石嵌在岩石中。
107 emergence = advent, appearance 出现
The emergence of advanced technology helped people work more efficiently.高科技的出现使人们的工作更加高效。
108 eminent = outstanding, prominent, conspicuous, wellknown著名的，杰出的，显赫的
His outstanding achievement made him eminent in the field.他杰出的成就使他在这个领域赫赫有名。
109 enable = allow, help 使可能，使发生
His retirement enabled him to enjoy his later life.退休后他便能够安享晚年。
110 enhance = improve, raise, strengthen 提高;改进
Emancipated countries in Europe enhanced the living condition.欧洲解放国家改善了生活条件。
111 enormous = tremendous 巨大的，庞大的
Enormous quantities of dust were swirling toward the earth.大量的灰尘朝地面滚滚而来。
112 ensemble = group 团体，总体
A political party should be an effective ensemble to satisfy its goal.政党应该成为一个有效的团体以达成其目标。
113 erect = upright, build 搭建，竖起
Barriers need to be erected to protect the presidents from other countries. 我们需要设立关卡以保护其他国家的总统。
114 establish = start 建立
A leader should establish a close relationship with members in a community.领导者应该与社会成员建立密切的关系。
115 evoke = call up 引起，唤起
The shocking themes evoked a controversy among readers.这些令人震惊的题材引起了读者的争议。
116 examine= scrutinize, probe, analyze 审查，检查
The manuscript was examined to avoid plagiarism.为避免剽窃，稿子接受了审查。
117 exert = strive; exercise 竭力，努力; 运用(权力)
He exerted to improve welfare systems in America.他努力改善美国的福利体系。
118 exploit = use 利用
Different kinds of ores were exploited to build factories.各种各样的矿石被用来建造工厂。
119 extend = broaden, widen, stretch 延伸
Marx extended his influence even in other countries. 马克思的影响甚至延伸到了其他国家。
120 extent = length, degree, distance 程度
Researchers have achieved success to a surprising extent. 研究者们出人意料地大获成功。
121 extract = take out, obtain 提取
The oil companies are having a hard time extrating oil and gas from offshore fields. 石油公司现在很难从近海油田中获取石油和天然气。
122 extravagant = lavish, excessive 过度的，大手大脚的
Everyone in the office seems to be extravagant with paper.好像办公室里的每个人都在浪费纸张。
123 exude = release, ooze 显露(某一品质)
This picture exudes his true sense of fashion.这幅画流露出他对时尚的真实感受。
124 fame = renown, reputation 名声，名誉，名气
James Austin achieved international fame by writing each chapter in different styles.詹姆斯·奥斯汀因其作品各章风格迥异而享有国际声誉。
125 far-reaching = extensive, voluminous 影响深远的
Edison had far-reaching influence on the modern society.爱迪生对现代社会的影响深远。
126 farsighted = wise, insightful 有远见的，深谋远虑的
Being farsighted is one of the important qualities to be successful.目光长远是成功的重要品质之一。
127 feast = banquet 宴会
There are many dishes to enjoy in a feast.宴会上有许多佳肴可供品尝。
128 feature = element 特点，特征
The feature of birds is to have a beak and feathers in their body.喙和羽毛是鸟类的身体特征。
129 foe = enemy 敌人
It was hard to tell whether they were a friend or foe.他们是朋友还是敌人，这很难判断。
130 forebear = ancestor 祖先
With the advent of farming, our forebears had to develop tools.随着耕作的出现，我们的祖先不得不发明工具。
131 forecast = foretell, predict 预测，预报
Meteorologists are forecasting more rain 气象学者预测会有更多的降雨。
132 formidable = challenging 难对付的
A formidable rival was expelled from the community for the king to predominate.为了国王的统治地位，一个难缠的对手遭到了驱逐。
133 fragment = part, fraction, debris 碎片，碎块
Only some fragments from the statue were left in the museum. 博物馆里仅剩下雕塑的一些碎片。
134 fragile = delicate, brittle, breakable, frail 易碎的，易损坏的
Glass should be handled with extra care because it is fragile. 玻璃易碎，搬运需格外小心。
135 frugal = economical, thrifty, sparing 节俭的，节约的
The eccentric painter wanted to live a frugal life despite his huge wealth.尽管这个古怪的画家非常富有，他却追求节俭的生活。
136 genuine = authentic, real, unfeigned 真实的
We need more detailed observation to find out whether the proof is genuine or not.我们需要进行更加细致的观察，以便查明证据是否真实。
137 germinate = sprout, burgeon, grow 发芽
Seeds sown in the fall will begin to germinate the following spring.秋天播种的种子第二年春天会开始发芽。
138 grasp = understand, comprehend, apprehend, figure out, catch on to 理解，领会
It is so hard to grasp the meaning of life. 生命的意义难以理解。
139 gratify = satisfy, delight, appease, please 满足
Parents should try to gratify their children’s needs moderately in order not to spoil or frustrate them. 父母应该试着适度地满足孩子的要求，以免宠坏或是挫伤他们。
140 hallmark = feature, characteristic 特征，特点
His latest work bears all the hallmarks of the current society.他的新作品呈现了当今社会的全部特征。
141 harness = exploit, tap 利用
We should harness the power of water and wind more efficiently in order to decrease pollution. 我们应该更加有效地利用水能和风能以减少污染。
142 hence = therefore, thus, consequently, for this reason 因此，由此，所以
Hence, it is a good investment in your health to get a regular check-up. 因此，定期体检是对您健康有利的投资。
143 highlight = emphasize, stress, underscore 使…突出
The latest findings highlight the relationship between eating habit and diseases.最近的发现强调了饮食习惯和疾病之间的关系。
144 hostile = antagonistic, intimidating, unfriendly 怀有敌意的，不友善的
People with bipolar disorder sometimes become hostile to those with neutral facial expressions.躁郁症患者往往会对面无表情的人产生敌意。
145 huge = enormous, gigantic, massive, mammoth 极大量的
The government is spending huge amounts of tax money to develop a new city.政府在投入巨额税款发展一座新城市。
146 hygienic = sanitary, sterile, sanitized 卫生的;无菌的;清洁的
Most food items should be prepared and served under hygienic conditions.大部分食品的制做和供应需符合卫生条件。
147 illumination = enlightenment 阐明
The lecture gave a great illumination on the aspect of extreme social behaviors.这个讲座非常清楚地阐明了极端社会行为的特征。
148 impervious = resistant, tolerant 不能进入的，不能穿过的
This kind of leather is impervious to rain and snow.这种皮革防雨防雪。
149 important = vital, crucial, significant 重要的，重大的
The principle plays an important role in molding children’s personality.这个法则在塑造儿童个性方面起着重要的作用。
150 inadequate = inappropriate 不适当的
There are some inadequate words to include in this file.文件中有一些不恰当的用语。
151 in any case = regardless 无论如何，不管怎样
In any case, there is another chance to challenge higher goals.无论如何，还有别的机会可以挑战更高的目标。
152 incidentally = by chance 偶然地
Police found a great number of drugs incidentally under investigations.警察在调查中偶然地发现了大量毒品。
153 incorporate = include 包含
Incorporating revisions in a written text is the next thing to do.修订书面文本是接下来要做的事情。
154 incredible = amazing, stunning, astonishing 难以置信的
My grandfather told me an incredible story about the World War II.我爷爷给我讲述了一个让人难以置信的二战故事。
155 ineffective = useless, ineffectual 无效果的，不起作用的
The majority system was outdated and ineffective in this situation.在这种情况下，大部分系统都陈旧过时、效率低下。
156 inherent = innate, hereditary 固有的，内在的
Identical twins have inherent features from their parents.同卵双胞胎具有来自双亲的固有特征。
157 inhibit = prohibit 阻止，抑制
The writer claimed that his diabetes inhibited him from devoting himself to the next work.这位作家称他身患糖尿病，而病情也不允许自己全心投入下一部作品。
158 initiate = start 发起
Initiating a conversation between strangers needs much energy.与陌生人发起对话会很费力。
159 instantly = immediately 立即，马上
Visitors are instantly enchanted by intricate designs of castles in France.游客们立刻就被法国城堡精致复杂的设计给迷住了。
160 instead of = in lieu of 而不是
Many experts will depend on what is directly proved from experiments instead of what is assumed. 许多专家都愿相信实验中直接得到证明的而不是假定的东西。
161 instrument = method, tool 器械，器具
Doctors should be good at using surgical instruments.医生应该擅长使用外科(手术)器械。
162 intact = undamaged, unimpaired 完好无损的
Fortunately, the typhoon left many succulent fruits intact.幸运的是，台风过后许多汁水丰富的水果完好无损。
163 in terms of = from the aspect of 在…方面
In terms of quality, many products manufactured in the countries in South-East Asia are not satisfactory.许多东南亚地区制造的产品在质量方面都不符合要求。
164 intervene = interfere 干预，介入，插手
America intervened in international matters to hold its power.美国通过干预国际事务来维护自己的势力。
165 intricate = complicated 错综复杂的
In France, many buildings have intricate designs even in a spire.在法国，连许多建筑物的尖顶都有着错综复杂的设计。
166 intrude = force, obtrude 把…强加在;强迫
He intruded his opinion upon us. 他把自己的想法强加给我们。
167 irrelevant = unrelated 不相干的
This comment is irrelevant to our major problem.这个意见和我们的主要问题无关。
168 jeopardize = endanger 危及，危害
The new railway construction jeopardized the survival of some species like salamanders.这条新铁路的修建危及到了一些物种的生存，如火蜥蜴。
169 join = link, meet, connect 连接，接合
Shootings never stop on the border where the two countries join.在两国交界的边境地区，战火从来没有停止过。
170 juncture = occasion, critical point 特定时刻，关头
This outstanding theory should be accepted at this juncture.在此关头，这个重要理论应该得到认可。
171 launch = start 发动，发起，开始进行
The police launched an investigation to find the suspect.警察展开调查寻找疑犯。
172 leading to = guiding to, directing to 通到，通往，通向
The riverside path is leading to a small chapel. 河边的这条小路通往一座小教堂。
173 lethal = deadly 致命的，致死的
Taking a lethal dose of sleeping pills is not allowed in any case.任何情况下都不允许服用致死剂量的安眠药片。
174 likelihood = probability 可能(性)
There is a strong likelihood of declaring an emergency.宣布进入紧急状态的可能性很大。
175 linger = remain 继续存留
Her sweet voice lingers on my ear.她甜美的声音萦绕在我的耳畔。
176 lucid = clear 表达清楚的，易于理解的
The strength of her poems lies in lucid explanation.她诗歌的长处在于解释清晰明了。
177 lucrative = profitable 能赚大钱的，利润丰厚的
Mobile phone business is one of the lucrative sectors these days.移动电话业务是当今利润丰厚的行业之一。
178 luminous = glowing, lucent 发光的
There are hundreds of luminous stars in a mysterious shape.成百上千发光的星星组成了一个神秘的形状。
179 maintain = sustain, continue 保持;维持
The U.S. government imposed a high tariff on foreign products to maintain profitability.美国政府为了保持盈利对外国产品征收高额关税。
180 mammoth = huge, gigantic 巨大的，庞大的
These mammoth corporations are being secretly scrutinized.这些庞大的企业正在被秘密地审查。
181 manipulate = control 操纵，控制
The media is manipulating public opinion.。
182 manual = hand-operated, non-automatic 用手操作的
I like this car because it comes with a manual gearbox.我喜欢这辆车，因为它配有一个手动变速箱。
183 magnify = enlarge 放大
This newly produced microscope can magnify objects 600 times.这种新生产的放大镜可以将物体放大600倍。
184 mimic = copy, mime 模仿
A parrot has a gift for mimicking the human voice.鹦鹉具有模仿人类声音的天赋。
185 minute = tiny 极小的
Many satellites measure minute movements of the planets revolving around the sun.许多人造卫星在测量太阳系行星的微小运动。
186 mirror = reflect 反映
The gloomy mood is mirrored in his writing style.沮丧的情绪在他的写作风格中反映出来。
187 misleading = deceptive, inaccurate 误导人的
The newspaper article about the current issue was misleading.报纸上关于这件时事的文章具有误导性。
188 mock = imitate, pretend 嘲笑;(模仿)取笑
All tenants mocked the owner’s way of speaking.所有的房客都嘲笑房东说话的方式。
189 model = example, framework 典范
Nelson Mandela is a great model for us to learn the true spirit of cooperative governance.尼尔逊· 曼德拉是我们学习合作治理之真正精神的伟大典范。
190 modification = alternation 修改，更改，改变
Our website urgently needs modification in design.我们的网站在设计上急需修改。
191 moreover = in addition 此外，而且
Eliminating monopoly is an indispensable process. Moreover it is the most crucial of all. 消除垄断是一个必不可少的步骤。此外，它还是所有环节当中最为重要的一个。
192 mundane = ordinary, routine 平凡的;世俗的
This book only gives us mundane explanations about love.关于爱，这本书只给了我们平凡的解释。
193 myriad = innumerable 无数的，不计其数的
Myriad stars are illuminating in the sky.夜空中闪耀着无数的星星。
194 necessary = required, indispensable 必要的，必不可少的
It is a necessary step to publish his autobiography posthumously.在他死后出版他的自传是必要之举。
195 needless to say = certainly 不用说，当然
Needless to say, both money and time are crucial factors.不用说，时间和金钱都是至关重要的因素。
196 notable = remarkable, conspicuous 显要的;值得注意的
Jackson is a notable figure in the history of baseball.杰克逊是棒球史上的一个显要人物。
197 nomadic = wandering 游牧(生活)的;流浪的
The nomadic life made him wander restlessly.游牧生活使他不停地四处游荡。
198 novice = beginner 初学者
At a novice level of English, students should try to read as many sentences as possible.具备初级英语水平的学生应该尽量地多读句子。
199 obscure = unclear, vague 费解的
The meaning of his recorded message was obscure.他记录的信息意思令人费解。
200 obsolete = out of use, disused 过时的
Many jobs have become obsolete because of advanced technology.由于具有先进的技术，许多工作已经过时。
201 obstacle = impediment, obstruction 障碍，阻碍，妨碍
Lack of flexibility is an obstacle to world peace.缺乏灵活性是世界和平的一个障碍。
202 obstruct = hinder, impede 妨碍;阻塞
The heavy snow obstructed our view when we drove.大雪妨碍了我们开车时的视线。
203 opaque = unclear, incomprehensible 不透明的
If an object or substance is opaque, it’s impossible to see through it.如果一个物体或一种物质是不透明的，我们就不可能透过它看到东西。
204 opponent = adversary, opposer 对手，敌手
His opponent seemed invincible in a fight.在对战中，他的对手似乎不可战胜。
205 original = primary, first 原作品的，原版的;(文献等)原件的
This book is the original.这本书是原版。
206 overwhelm = overpower 彻底击败，击溃(军队)
The guerilla troops overwhelmed the army.游击队击溃了大军。
207 paradoxical = ironically contradictory 自相矛盾的
It may sound paradoxical, but you will feel more energetic after exercise. 这听起来也许自相矛盾，不过在练习之后，你会感觉精力更加充沛。
208 peak = maximum, best, summit, crest 高峰，顶点
The boom in apartment construction has passed its peak.建造公寓住宅的高峰已经过去。
209 perception = viewpoint, standpoint 看法
Politics is a source of friction in my family because we all have different perceptions.，因为大家各持己见。
210 perilous = dangerous, hazardous 非常危险的
Perilous chemicals spread across this region during the war.战争期间，高危化学制品在这个地区扩散。
211 peripheral = outer 外围的，周边的
Our body consists of the peripheral nervous system and the central nervous system.我们的身体中有周围神经系统和中枢神经系统。
212 perpetual = eternal, everlasting 永恒的，永久的
Peace is human beings’ perpetual wish.和平是人类永恒的愿望。
213 permeate = infiltrate, interpenetrate 弥漫，渗入
The odd ordor permeated through the office before the fire alarm went out.在火警钟响起之前，办公室里弥漫着一股奇怪的味道。
214 pious = religious, sacred, spiritual (对宗教)虔诚的
His mother, who is a pious woman, always tries to help senior citizens who live alone.他的母亲是一个虔诚的女人，总是尽力帮助独居的老年人。
215 philanthropy = charity, benevolence 慈善行为
Philanthropy means to promote human welfare.慈善事业是为了提高人类的福利水平。
216 pioneer = innovate, initiate 开创
Many biologists pioneered medical science since the secret of DNA was revealed.自DNA的秘密被揭开以来，众多生物学家成为了医学的先驱者。
217 portion = part, constituent 一部分
Only a small portion of the project was done by amateurs.这个项目只有一小部分是由业余人员完成的。
218 posit = assume, postulate 假定;认为
The economist posited that the financial crisis would affect all sectors in France.这个经济学家认为此次金融危机会影响法国的所有行业。
219 potential = possibility, capability, capacity 潜力，潜能
Many students are studying hard in order to realize their potential.许多学生通过刻苦学习来发掘自己的潜能。
220 predominant = chief, prime, prevailing 最普遍的，突出的
Aging has become one of the predominant concerns in many developed countries.老龄化已经成为许多发达国家最普遍关注的问题之一。
221 preeminent = superlative, paramount, outstanding, foremost 卓越的，杰出的，超群的
Some of the undergraduate business students are struggling to go to preeminent business schools.一些商务专业本科学生正在为考入出类拔萃的商学院而奋斗。
222 prey = quarry, game, target 猎物
Cheetahs run at the speed of about 100 km/h to catch their prey.印度豹以每小时100公里的速度追捕猎物。
223 principle = rule 行为准则
Principles are basic things that are based for reasoning and also accepted as true. 行为准则是被作为推理的依据并被公认为正确的基本原则。
224 primitive = archaic, undeveloped, rudimentary 原始的，远古的
In Neolithic period, primitive types of agriculture were done.原始的农耕形式在新石器时代宣告终结。
225 proficient = adept, skillful 精通的，熟练的
Being proficient in a specific field requires a long period of time.精通某一特定领域需要相当长的一段时间。
226 programmed = determined, set 为(计算机)编制程序
The main difference between robots and humans is that robots are only programmed.机器人和人类的主要区别在于机器人只能靠人类为其编制程序。
227 prohibit = forbid, prevent, inhibit 禁止
Alcohol is prohibited in this stadium.体育场内禁止饮酒。
228 prolong = extend, protract 延长，拉长
They prolonged the war for unknown reasons.不知何故，他们拖长了这场战争。
229 prospective = future, anticipated 未来的，预期的
The university invests a large amount of money to prospective students.这所大学为潜在的生源投入了大量资金。
230 protrude = bulge, pop out, stick out 凸出,伸出
Toads and frogs are amphibians that have protruding eyes.蟾蜍和青蛙是眼睛凸出的两栖动物。
231 promote = encourage, boost, advance 促进，增进
Marketing strategies promote consumers to purchase new products.营销策略促使顾客购买新产品。
232 prowess = excellent skills, talents 高超技艺
Some artists show prowess at an early age.一些艺术家在小的时候就显示出了高超技艺。
233 proximity = nearness 接近，临近
For a long time, a proximity of relationship has been avoided.长期以来，他们都保持着一定的距离。
234 render = present, bestow, provide 提供，给予
Some shops render free service to customers.一些商店向顾客提供免费服务。
235 reinforce = strengthen 强化(观点、思想或感觉)，加强
Desirable behaviors are reinforced if parents give rewards to their children.如果孩子们在行为得体时受到父母奖励，那么他们的这种行为就会得到强化。
236 retain = keep, reserve, contain 保留，保有
The town retains an old-fashioned charm.这个城镇保留着一种古典魅力。
237 rotate = turn, circumvolve, revolve (使)旋转，(使)转动
The earth rotates on its axis.地球绕地轴自转。
238 roughly = approximately 粗略地，大致上
The charity needs roughly over 100 volunteers.这个慈善机构需要一百多名志愿者。
239 roving = wandering 漫游
Some birds are roving to find an adequate nesting place.一些鸟儿正在四处游荡寻找筑巢的合适地点。
240 scanty = insufficient, meager 不足的，不够的
Some people only have scanty earnings after they retire.一些退休人员收入微薄。
241 scope = range 范围
The police decided to extend the investigation’s scope.警方决定扩大调查范围。
242 scrutinize = inspect, audit 详审，仔细检查
The IAEA scrutinized the possibility that North Korea had a nuclear bomb in the area.国际原子能组织就朝鲜在这个地区拥有原子弹的可能性进行了详细的审议。
243 secure = safe, protected 安全的;牢靠的
Most constructions are secure from earthquakes in Japan.日本的大部分建筑物是抗震的。
244 shield = block, screen 保护，保卫
The protective system can shield the potential threat from Iraq.这个防御体系可以抵御来自伊拉克的潜在威胁。
245 shudder = tremor, shiver 打颤，颤抖
The terrifying scene on TV made the audiences shudder.电视里可怕的场面吓得观众直发抖。
246 simultaneously = at the same time 同时发生地
Two paleontologists reached the same conclusion simultaneously 两位古生物学者在同一时刻得出了相同的结论。
247 sole = only 唯一的，仅有的
Love is the sole value that is cherished by all humans for centuries.几个世纪以来，唯一为全人类所珍视的观念就是爱。
248 solitary = lonely 单独的，无伴的
No solitary exceptions are applied.下不为例。
249 source = origin, supplier 来源，出处
Milk is the main source of calcium and protein. 牛奶是钙和蛋白质的主要来源。
250 spectator = witness, viewer 观众
All spectators were excited with enthusiasm and optimism.所有的观众都热情而乐观，兴奋不已。
251 sphere = area 范围，领域
Brains have different specialized spheres that regulate diverse functions. 大脑分为不同的专区，各自控制调节着不同的功能。
252 sporadic = irregular, intermittent 零星的
Malaria does not show any sign of sporadic spots on the skin.疟疾患者的皮肤上不会长出零星斑点。
253 spottily = occasionally 偶尔
Volcano eruptions are observed spottily from satellite pictures.在人造卫星拍摄的画面上偶尔能够观察到火山爆发。
254 standard = criterion 标准
Nothing can measure up to his standard.任何事情都达不到他的标准。
255 statue = figure 雕像;塑像
The statue commemorates many brave soldiers’ heroism.这座雕像用于纪念众多英勇无畏的战士们。
256 stimulate = prompt, stir, induce 促使，刺激
Students are stimulated to work harder when they are encouraged.鼓励学生可以促使他们更加努力地学习。
257 sturdy = hardy, stout 结实的
Sturdy stalks are not easily broken or damaged.结实的轴不容易折断或损坏。
258 subconscious = without any awareness 下意识的，潜意识的
Dreams show us our subconscious mind.梦境展示了我们潜意识中的想法。
259 subsequently = consequently, afterwards 后来，随后
The stock market was in a gloomy mood, and subsequently people turned to more real estates to invest their money股市萎靡不振，后来人们将他们的资金更多地投向房地产。
260 substantially = considerably, significantly 相当地，大量地，可观地
Whether a candidate has an extensive human network is substantially important to be a CEO.是否拥有广泛的人际关系网对于一名首席执行官候选人来说相当重要。
261 substitute = replace 替代，顶替
There is nothing to substitute parents in this world.世界上没有人可以替代父母的位置。
262 surplus = extra, redundant, spare, superfluous 剩余的，多余的
The surplus items are accumulated in a warehouse.剩余的物品堆积在仓库内。
263 supplemented to = added to 补充
There should be more explanation that can be supplemented to this theory. 应该有更多的解释能够补充这个理论。
264 sustain = uphold, keep up 承受(重量)，支撑
This building cannot sustain the weight of the roof.这个建筑物承受不住屋顶的重量。
265 swamp = marsh 沼泽(地)
Some reptiles live in swamps while others inhabit desert regions.一些爬行动物生活在沼泽地，而另外一些居住在沙漠地带。
266 swarm = team, herd 成群结队地移动
Bees are swarming around the beautiful red roses.蜂群在漂亮的红玫瑰花间飞舞。
267 swift = quick 迅速的;立刻的
When avalanches occur, we need a swift reaction.当雪崩发生的时候，我们需要迅速地作出反应。
268 symmetry = balance, proportion 对称;相似;相等
Two countries agreed to have a symmetry in their arms.两国同意保持军备平衡。
269 synthetic = man-made, manufactured 合成的，人造的
A synthetic detergent is much more effective to do laundry.使用合成洗涤剂洗衣服效果更好。
270 tactile = tactual 触觉的
The fabric that is tactile gives me a good night’s sleep.质感好的面料让我晚上睡了一个好觉。
271 tempting = appealing, enticing, luring 诱人的，吸引人的
Tempting proposals are hard to resist. 诱人的提议难以抗拒。
272 tenacious = determined 坚持的;坚韧不拔的
In spite of the hardship, they were tenacious to reach their goals. 尽管有困难，但他们不达目的决不罢休。
273 tentative = probationary, provisional 试探性的
Monetary policies already went through tentative processes 货币政策已经经历了试探性过程。
274 terminate = cease, end 结束，终止
The contract will terminate at the end of this year. 这份合同将在今年年底到期。
275 thrive = flourish, prosper 兴旺，欣欣向荣
The Roman Empire continued to thrive despite the war. 尽管出现了战争，但罗马帝国依然繁荣强盛。
276 throng = pack, pile 众多，大量
He was asked a throng of questions about work in an interview. 面试中，他被问及许多工作上的问题。
277 tie = relation, association, affiliation 关系，联系
The two organizations should build strong ties with each other. 这两个组织彼此之间应该建立牢固的关系。
278 toil = work hard 辛苦劳作 ，长时间地苦干
Many laborers always toil in the factory only to be underpaid 许多劳动者一直在工厂里辛苦劳作，却拿不到足额的工资。
279 tolerate = allow, endure, stand 容忍，容许
Under no circumstances will classroom bullying be tolerated. 在任何情况下，欺负班上同学的行为都是不能容忍的。
280 traditionally= conventionally 传统上，按照惯例
Traditionally, bowing in China has been a way of greeting older people. 鞠躬在中国是一种问候长者的传统方式。
281 transform = convert, shift 使变形，使转化
He transformed the rock into a beautiful sculpture. 他把这块石头变成了一座美丽的雕像。
282 trigger = initiate 引发，激发
The nuclear bomb might trigger the 3rd World War.。
283 turbulent = agitated 骚乱的，动乱的
The international world has become turbulent since the Iraq was attacked. 自从伊拉克受到攻击以来，国际社会变得动荡不安。
284 unanimously = consentaneously 一致通过地，无异议地
The board unanimously agreed with his suggestion.董事会一致赞同他的建议。
285 unbiased = impartial, unprejudiced, fair 不偏不倚的，公正的
Unbiased administration is necessary to make a competitive company.管理公正是创建有竞争力的公司的一个必要条件。
286 uniform = even, consistent, unvarying 全部相同的，一致的
A uniform price can not be justified in different situations.不同情况下实行同样的价格是没有道理的。
287 unreachable = inaccessible 不能达到的
We spent two nights on a deserted island unreachable by cellphone.我们在一个不通手机信号的荒岛上度过了两个晚上。
288 uproar = tumult, upheaval 喧器;骚动
The whole nation is in uproar over the tax increase.全国上下对于增加税收一片哗然。
289 utility = practicality, usefulness 效用，实用
The students gave feedback on the utility of the new program.学生们对于这个新程序的实用性给出了反馈意见。
290 variable = inconsistent, changeable 多变的
It is impossible to go rock climbing when the weather is so variable.在天气多变时是不可能去攀岩的。
291 validate = corroborate 证实
His claim was validated by the evidence that the police collected.警方搜集的证据证实了他的说法。
292 veil = conceal, cover 掩盖，遮掩
Human right organizations did not allow the conspiracy to be veiled.。
293 venture = dare 冒风险
Many IT companies ventured to invest heavily in promotion.许多信息技术公司冒险在促销方面进行大量投资。
294 versatile = adaptable, multitalented 多才多艺的
Mausel is a versatile player in every position.莫塞尔在任何位置都是一名技术全面的运动员。
295 vicinity = area, neighborhood 附近
A market can not be placed in the vicinity of a factory these days.现在，市集不能设在工厂附近。
296 virtually = almost, nearly 几乎，差不多，实际上
Translating this text into Chinese is virtually impossible.把这个文本翻译成中文几乎是不可能的。
297 vocation = call, job, occupation 天职
Mother Teresa believed that taking care of the poor was her vocation.特蕾莎修女认为照顾穷人是她的天职。
298 wield = handle, exert 拥有并使用
God did not let the king wield his power.上帝不让这个国王行使他的权力。
299 withstand = resist, hold out 抵挡，顶住
Leaders should withstand temptation even though they become weak.领导者即便在意志薄弱时，也要抵挡住诱惑。
300 wreck = destroy, break (船只)失事
The Titanic was wrecked after colliding with an iceberg.泰坦尼克号在撞上冰山之后沉入了大海。
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