2013年9月21日星期六

Vocab3

1.alter   v.  ['ɔltɚ]  改变,修改

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

Synonym:change
Antonym:invariant

Have you altered your mind?
If your new coat is too large, a tailor can alter it to fit you.

2.analyze  v. ['ænə,laɪz]   对...进行分析,分解

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning


Synonym:resolve
Antonym:organize



One article can analyze to many small parts.
How do you analyze this change?

3.ancient  adj. [ˈeɪnʃənt]    古代的

very old


Synonym:old
Antonym:young

In ancient time, there is many myths.
Some ancient towns have walls around them.


4.annoying  adj.  [ə'nɔɪɪŋ] 讨厌的,烦人的

causing irritation or annoyance


Synonym:rank
Antonym:pleasant

Baby is very annoying.
The motorbike is supposed to make annoying noise.

5.anticipate   v. [æn'tɪsə'pet]   预期,预望;占先,抢先

regard something as probable or likely;act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

Synonym:expect
Antonym:thoughtless


We should anticipate the weather.

We anticipated her winning first prize.

6.conform  v. [kən'fɔrm]  符合,遵守;一致的

adapt or conform oneself to new or different conditions
Synonym:obey
Antonym:violate


We should conform the rule.
These must conform to applicable laws and regulations.

7.enrich   v. [ɪn'rɪtʃ]   使充实,使富足,使肥沃

make better or improve in quality
Synonym:be full of
Antonym:empty

The creative idea can enrich our life.
Books can enrich our knowledge.

8.intensify   v.  [ɪn'tɛnsɪfaɪ]   增强,强化,使加强

increase in extent or intensity

Synonym:increase
Antonym:decrease


But I observe the flaws, and believe they are set to intensify.
We should intensify our knowledge.

9.intolerable   adj. [ɪn'tɑlərəbl]   难耐的,无法忍受的

incapable of being put up with

Synonym:unendurable
Antonym:sustainable

Love is intolerable.
It would be, of all interviewing, the most intolerable species.

10.ongoing   adj. n.   ['ɑnɡoɪŋ]   不间断的,前进的;行为,举止

currently happening;behavior

Synonym:uninterrupted
Antonym:interrupted

What do you think about this ongoing controversy?
How do they establish an ongoing online relationship with customers?

11.potential   adj.  [pə'tɛnʃl]   潜能;潜在的,可能的

existing in possibility


Synonym:latent
Antonym:superficial

The only catch is you have to know how to use it and how to maximize its potential once you have it.
You have so much talent, intelligence and potential.

12.propose   v.  [prə'poz]   建议,打算,计划

make a proposal, declare a plan for something

Synonym:intend
Antonym:change

What do you propose we do?
We propose an early start tomorrow.

13.restore   v. [rɪ'stɔr]   修复,回复,归还

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

Synonym:recover
Antonym:destroy


The sea air will help to restore his health.
The doctor restored him to his sight.

14.turbulent   adj. ['tɝbjələnt]  骚乱的,混乱的;狂暴的,吵闹的

characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
Synonym:chaotic
Antonym:peaceful

The ship breasted the turbulent seas.
The wind is very turbulent.

15.vital   adj. ['vaɪtl]  至关重要的,生死攸关的,有活力的

urgently needed; absolutely necessary
Synonym:very important
Antonym:unnecessary

The testing of our plans, structures and responses to ensure they can deal with any incident is vital.
You are a vital part of this world.











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