In contrast, an American language expert, David Harrison noted that the global share of English is much larger if you count second language speakers, and will continue to rise even as the proportion of native speakers declines. (2006年12月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(B卷))
205. illusion
n. 错觉
Love is one big illusion I should try to forget.
爱情或许是我应该努力遗忘的最大幻想。
206. likelihood
n. 可能，可能性
Nearly all measures of injury likelihood were in the good range.
几乎所有的措施伤害的可能性都在良好范围。
207. stripe
n. 条纹
The stone pillar has a decorating spiral stripe.
这根石柱有一条螺线的装饰条纹。
208. emphasize
vt. 强调，着重
I must emphasize the fact that she is only a little girl.
我必须强调这样一个事实，这就是她只不过是个小女孩。
209. emotion
n. 情感，感情
By accepting who you are – all your emotions, hopes and dreams, your personality, and your unique way of being – you’ll project more confidence when networking and talking with potential employers.( 2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
210. emotional
a. 感情的，情绪（上）的
Their career path may be financially rewarding, but it doesn’t meet their emotional, social or creative needs. (2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
211. awful
a. 极坏的，威严的，可怕的
How awful to be able to speak in a language but not to write in it (2009年6月英语四级考试真题与答案)
212. awkward
a. 笨拙的，棘手的
You dealt with an awkward situation very tactfully.
你很巧妙地处理了一个困难的局面。
213. clue
n. 线索，提示
They are now trying to chase down all possible clue.
他们现在正在设法寻找一切可能的线索。
214. collision
n. 碰撞，冲突
A truck driver lost his life in a collision. (2007年6月23日大学英语四级(CET-4)真题试卷(A卷))
215. device
n. 装置，设备
Third, digital recording devices allow audience members more control over which commercials they watch. (2008年6月大学英语四级考试真题)
216. devise
vt. 发明，策划，想出
The professor has devised a new method of teaching foreign languages.那位教授发明了一种教外语的新方法。
217. inevitable
a. 不可避免的
The conflict of interest between the two countries is inevitable.
