1. abhor 痛恨

Most people abhor cruelty to animals.

大多数人都痛恨虐待动物。

2. abate 减轻

The pain-killer abated his splitting headache.

这种止痛药减轻了他剧烈的头痛。

3. adjacent 邻近的，毗连的

The mountain village is adjacent to a highway.

这座小山村毗邻高速公路。

4. admonish 告诫；劝告

A good student does not need to be admonished about being absent too much.

一个好学生不用别人来提醒他按时出勤。

5. advent 到来

People are much better informed since the advent of television.

自从发明了电视，人们比以前了解到了更多的资讯。