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A: Be sure to keep this rope in the boat at all times in case of emergency. B: Should we tie one end of it to the boat? rope n.绳,索 vt.用绳捆(或扎等) rope in说服
A: Do you usually work the day shift or the night shift?
A: On the farm we were roused up early each morning by the crowing of the rooster.
A: I’ve driven the same route to work every day for the past fifty years.
A: What’s the normal morning routine at our house?
A: Does England’s Royal Family have much political power?
A: Would you mind giving me a back rub ?
A: What’s your least favorite part about being a waiter?
A: I love your new rug .
A: I heard a rumor that you’re engaged?
A: Do you like living in a rural area?
A: You shouldn’t leave your bike out in the rain because it will rust .
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A: I can’t carry all of these potatoes at one without dropping them.
A: Could you sacrifice your free afternoon to take me to the mall?
A: Please put the saddle on the horse so we can go for a horseback ride.
A: The sailor pulled the sail tight to make the boat go faster.
A: My mother spent weeks sewing this quilt for me.
A: He did it for the sake of his country.
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A: They are paying me a higher salary this year. B: Are you working many more hours? salary n. 薪金,薪水
A: I am waiting for a salesman to tell me the cost of this car.
A: Try a sample of our new product and see if you like it.
A: The government has imposed economic sanction on that country.
A: We can watch the game on satellite television.
A: I hope the report I sent you was satisfactory.
A: What sauce would you like on your meat?
A: Please put the cups and saucers on the table for our coffee.
A: I’d like scrambled eggs and sausage for breakfast.
A: I had an excellent holiday but I spent all of my savings.
A: Could I borrow your saw to cut down that tree in my yard?
A: How could I have lost fifteen pounds in one day?
A: Why don’t you scan the horizon and see if you see any antelopes?
A: Did you read about the savings and loan scandal in the newspaper?
A: Because of the drought, water has been really scarce in this area.
A: I had scarcely said a word before he got angry and left!
A: When you scare me like that, my knees begin to shake.
A: How do I plant these seeds?
A: What a fantastic view from here!
A: When would be a good time for us to meet for lunch?
A: We need a scheme that will help us complete our project on time.
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A: I don’t have enough money to go to that college. B: Could you apply for a scholarship? scholarship n.1.奖学金；2.学问，学识
A: Do you have a pair of scissors I could borrow?
A: I would like to write a book. But I don’t think it is within my scope.
A: We need someone to act as a scout and find the best places in this town to eat.
A: Come on in.
A: My whole face is inching!
A: Flies keep getting in to our kitchen!
A: Why did the saw fall apart?
A: I’ve lost my script and don’t know all of my lines yet.
A: Do you have any duct tape? I need something to seal off the cold air coming through the window.
A: Do I need to itemize these purchases?
A: Tell me the section of the auditorium where you will be sitting.
A: Which sector of the population will you be targeting with your advertisements?
A: How can we be sure we won’t miss out on this real estate deal?
A: We are checking bags to ensure the security of all passengers.
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A: I didn’t particularly enjoy that selection of music. B: Fine. See what you think of this one. selection n.1.选择，挑选；2.被挑出来的人(或物),精选品; 3.可供选择的东西
A: If you weren’t so selfish, I would enjoy being with you more.
A: What course will you be taking this semester?
A: Has the rise in semiconductor prices adversely affected the economy?
A: What did you think of your graduate seminar?
A: Once the law is passed in the House of Representatives, it needs to be voted on in the Senate.
A: I am really disturbed by our foreign policy in the Mideast.
A: Why does he call so many shots in this business?
A: I can’t see any way to solve this problem short of giving up!
A: I must be a very sensitive person to let these things affect me so much.
A: Could you describe for me the sequence of events?
A: There was a series of telephone calls in the middle of the night.
A: Are you attending the first session of the conference or are you not coming until after lunch?
A: That hotel is the best setting for our conference meeting.
A: It would be nice if we could come to a settlement on this before it actually goes to court.
A: When do you think she will be responsible enough to take care of her own car?
A: How many children will be coming to the circus?
A: Severe thunderstorms have been predicted for tonight in our area.
A: He is being charged with ***ual harassment of a minor.
A: What was is that you didn’t like about her?
A: I really want to shave, but they asked us to grow a beard for the play.
A: Where should I put this extra firewood?
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A: Do you have a nutcracker? I can’t get this shell open. B: Here. This one works really well. shell n.1.壳,贝壳；2.外壳,框架; 3.炮弹 vt.1.剥…的壳; 2.炮击
A: It’s starting to rain! What should we do?
A: Here, this umbrella will shield you from the sun.
A: I need a car with automatic transmission. It’s hard for me to shift gears.
A: When it gets below thirty degrees, my hands begin to shiver with cold.
A: There is a shortage of water this time of year, so please only water your gardens once a week.
A: I have only one major shortcoming. I can’t remember phone numbers.
A: Shortly after we got there, I realized I had left my portfolio at home.
A: How can I fit this on my brochure?
A: What did you mean when you shrugged your shoulders just now?
A: A crab moves sideways as opposed to forward and backward.
A: With a sigh of relief, she sat down in her chair after a hard day’s work.
A: As we were sightseeing, we saw the Queen entering the castle.
A: When you get to the end of the road, give me a signal so I will know what it is my turn to start.
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A: What is the significance of the red light? B: Could it mean that we are at the end of the line? significance n.1.意义，含义；2.重要性,重大
A: That was a very significant moment in her life.
A: She was a talented young musician, and similarly an excellent singer.
A: How can he be so clear and effective in his presentation?
A: I truly want to simplify my life.
A: What a sin to work so hard that you have no time for your family!
A: I am sincere about wanting to spend time with you this weekend.
A: Did you know that the word “scissors” can be either singular or plural?
A: We picked the perfect site for building our house.
A: When she turns “sweet sixteen” we want to have a big party for her.
A: We will move into our new house in sixty days.
A: The pond has frozen over.
A: Could you sketch out your plan for the graphics in this project?
A: What do you want to do over winter break?
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A: He is a skillful writer. B: Good, we need a stronger group of writers on our staff. skillful a.灵巧的，娴熟的
A: What is the best way to cover the topics for the meeting?
A: Please don’t slam the door or it may wake up the baby.
A: How did you get that bruise?
A: Where could I buy a shirt with short sleeves to wear when the weather gets warm?
A: I wish I were more slender.
A: Would you like to have a slice of my birthday cake?
A: Is there room for me on the bench?
A: I notice a slight change in his appearance as he began to loose some of his hair.
A: There is a slim chance that I could get us two tickets to the opera on Saturday night.
A: Careful not to slip on the ice!
A: It’s beginning to rain outside.
A: There’s steep slope near the top of the trail.
A: Did you see that car smash into the telephone pole?
A: Sometimes it’s hard to snap out of a trance when you’ve been hypnotized.
A: How can I get this stain off my blouse?
A: What is that so-called “friend” of yours up to?
A: What are you doing this afternoon?
A: He is very smart academically him too hard to study, and not allowing enough time for him to develop socially. social a.1.社会的；2.交际的，社交的
A: Your hamburger is almost ready. What would you like to drink?
A: We need more places for people to sit in the living room.
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A: I’d like to make our house more nergy efficient. Our electrical bills were very high this year. B: Have you thought of adding solar panels to your roof to lower energy consumption and take advantage of the sun’s energy? solar a.1.太阳的，日光的；2.(利用)太阳能的 A: How can I help you? B: I need to have the sole on my shoe repaired. It is worn down on on e side. sole a.1.单独的; 2.唯一的；2.独有的 n.脚底; 鞋底; 袜底
A: Could you tell if he was being serious in our converstion yesterday?
A: We need to keep working until we find a solution to the problem.
A: How would you solve this mystery?
A: Somehow, we will get everything done for this project and get it in on time.
A: We must meet for lunch sometime soon.
A: What do you think of her teaching style?
A: He acted too sophisticated for me.
A: Do you want to go running after school today?
A: She’s been in constant sorrow since her cat died.
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A: What was the source of your information?
A: I understand that there is a thunderstorm coming our way.
A: Have you ever taken a trip to the southwest?
A: April is the perfect time to sow seeds directly in the garden.
A: Why did they postpone the shuttle launch?
A: I am digging a spring garden. Do you have a spade I could borrow?
A: Over the span of one year he has grown three inches!
A: That fire started from just one tiny spark.
A: He certainly was a motivating speacker!
A: What can I do about her constant headaches?
A: Do you seel digital watches?
A: What kind of skull is this?
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A: I can’t specifically remember what happened on that day. B: Well, could you give me your general impressions and feelings? specifically ad.1.特别地；2.明确地，具体地
A: Please specify the details of the item you are ordering.
A: How do I find out the mercury content of the soil?
A: What did you think of the show last night?
A: Who do you think commited the crimes?
A: He writes a very interesting story.
A: When people began to see the earth as a sphere, modes of travel took on a new meaning.
A: Look at the spider spinning its web!
A: Be careful not to spill your drink on the rug.
A: Why are they raising so many sheep?
A: I am in need of some spiritual renewal.
A: I really dislike seeing people spit on the sidewalk.
A: In spite of all the criticism you hear from me, I think you are doing a fantastic job!
A: What if we split our job in half and you did the mornings and I worked afternoons?
A: It would spoil things now if you left our band.
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A: Would you sponsor me when I apply for membership into the club? B: I’d be glad to. I think you would be an excellent member. sponsor n.发起者，主办者，赞助者 vt.1.发起，主办；2.资助,赞助; 3.支持
A: He has become quite a sportsman.
A: When you asked me to sing in front of the group, I felt really on the spot.
A: The aphids are eating up my plants!
A: I have pain shooting down my neck and arms every day.
A: I know I can always count on him.
A: What should we do with all this firewood?
A: Are you going to the game?
A: Tell me about your department.
A: How could I get this stain out of my shirt?
A: We have so much at stake with this deal.
A: The crackers are going stale. |
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A: If you look at it from the standpoint of the customers, then it makes sense to lower prices. B: But can we afford to take that risk? standpoint n.立场，观点
A: I cannot accept the fact that there are people who starve to death every day.
A: He made a statement to the press that I did not understand.
A: I could’t hear what you said. There was too much static on the phone.
A: Is there a static that would help support our conclusions?
A: The statue in the garden looks old and cracked.
A: What’s the status on the traffic today?
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A: I am hungry for some good pretein. B: How about a delicious steak? steak n.牛排；肉排；鱼排
A: I’m cooking steamed broccoli tonight. Have you seen our steamer?
A: I don’t know if I can make it up that steep hill.
A: Which way do I go to get to the theater?
A: What did that idea stem from?
A: Whenever I spill honey on the kitchen counter, it gets very sticky.
A: My joints are getting stiff. Is there anything I can do to loosen them up?
A: I wish I could find something that would stimulate me to exercise.
A: Did that bee sting you on the hand?
A: After you add all the ingredients, stir them all together.
A: It may snow tonight. Let’s stock up on hot chocolate.
A: Do you like my stokings?
A: Why are you stooped over like that ?
A: We have so much stuff! Let’s put some of it in storage.
A: If we add enough wood to the stove, maybe we can stay warm all night.
A: I don’t want to put a strain on you.
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A: We need tcome up with a strategic plan of how to get there. B: I know, we could travel in the night to avoid the traffic. strategic a.1.对全局有重大意义的，关键的; 2.战略上的
A: What strategy is he using to get into law school?
A: How can we keep the weeds our of the garden ?
A: We followed the stream to the pond.
A: I would like to strengthen my calf muscles.
A: How can I cope with all of the stress in my life?
A: I wake up in the moring with a lot of back pain.
A: That certainly is a striking ourfit you’re wearing.
A: Please don’t string our this project.
A: There is s strip of fast-food restaurants on that road.
A: I would like to buy the blue workout pants with the red stripe down the side. |
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A: We just had a stroke of good luck! B: What happened ? Did you win the lottery? stroke n. 1.中风; 2.一举,一次努力; 3.划桨,划水；4.击,敲; 5.报时的钟声；6.笔划,一笔; 7.抚摩 vt. 抚摩
A: Will this building be able to withstand hurricanes and earthquakes?
A: I will be working all day in my studio.
A: We have so much stuff in this house!
A: What do you think it is about her style of writing that is so appealing?
A: If I were to submerge myself in my work, I think I might get all of the project completed on time.
A: Could you submit your letter to me for review by the end of October?
A: There were subsequent calls on the phone that added evidence to the case.
A: There was not a lot of substance to her testimony.
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A: Our main actor is sick? What should we do ? B: We’ll just have to find a substitute. The show must go on. substitute n. 代用品，代替者 vt.代替，代以 vi.(for) 代替，替代 A: If I subtract the twenty-five damaged pots from our inventory, how many do we have ready to ship? B: I think we will still have 130 left. subtract v.减(去) A: Where does he live? B: He lives in the nearby suburb and drives to work each day. suburb n.市郊，郊区 A: What is the quickest way to get to the north part of town? B: The subway is quickest and cheapest. subway n.1.地铁；2.地下过道，地道 A: There were eight monarchs in successsion over the last twenty years. B: Who has the first monarch? succession n.1.连续，接续；2.一连串，一系列；3.接替，继任 A: What was your greatest achievement as a coach? B: Probably winning five successive championships. successive a.连接的，连续的 A: How does a baby learn to suck milk from its mother? B: I just think it is a natural instinct that humans are born with. suck v.吸,吮 suck up 奉承，拍马屁 A: Is that a sufficient amount of money to cover the cost of the beach house? B: I don’t know! I’ll need to check with the realtor. sufficient a.足够的，充分的 |
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A: Do you have a suggestion of what would be the best way to solve the traffic problem in the mornings? B: I think we first need to do a survey of the traffic patterns at that time of day, and then look at how the timers are set on the stoplights. suggestion n.1.建议，意见；2.细微的迹象；3.暗示,联想
A: What is the current suicide rate for teenagers in urban communities?
A: What is the sum of two and two?
A: Would you please summarize the main points of the keynote address so that I can remember them?
A: Here is a summary of the work I have been doing over the last month.
A: We will be having a summit meeting in June to discuss the peace initiatives.
A: Every morning the sunlight wakes me from a deep sleep.
A: At sunrise, I sit and meditate before I start my busy day.
A: At sunset, I look out over the field and often see a herd of deer peacefully grazing.
A: I love sitting in the sunshine!
A: What a superb dinner that was!
A: The conversation I had with her was very superficial.
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A: Would you go to the supermarket and pick up a few fresh tomatoes for dinner? B: I’d be glad to. See you soon. supermarket n.超级市场
A: Each day I take a vitamin supplement for my skin.
A: What would you characterize as the superme accomplishment of your storied career?
A: He went in for routine surgery on his heart.
A: There’s a surplus of corn in our part of the country.
A: When did the enemy finally surrender?
A: The troops are beginning to surround our camp.
A: When I’m alone in the woods, I feel at one with my surroundings.
A: Before we can appraise the house, we need an accurate survey of the property.
A: If all we do is watch out for our own survival, we miss a major piece of our existence.
A: Who is the chief suspect in the crime?
A: Let’s suspend all judgment until all the facts are in.
A: What is your suspicion about this case?
A: Can you sustain this amount of energy throughout the tournament?
A: It is hard for me to swallow pills.
A: As I watch the trees sway in the breeze, I realize that I am a small part of a much bigger picture.
A: I swear that I will not tell anyone our secret!
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A: What color is your sweater? B: It’s a mixture of greens and blues. sweater n.针织套衫,羊毛套衫 A: That would be swell if you could come. B: I’ll try, if my game finishes early enough. swell vi.1.肿胀，膨胀，鼓起; 2.增强，增多，扩大 n.1.波浪起伏; 2.鼓起,隆起；3.增强，增加 a.极好的，了不起的 A: He’s very swift on his feet! B: Yes, I think he could be a sprinter. swift a.1.迅速的，速度快的；2.敏捷的，反应快的 A: When I was a kid, I loved to play on the swings. B: So did I. I felt like I was flying. swing v.1.(使)摇摆，(使)摇荡；2.(使)旋转; 3.(使)突然转向 n.1.摆动，摇摆；2.秋千 in full swing 正在余力进行中 A: Do you think we could switch seats on the airplane so we can sit together? B: I think it depends on how full the plane is. switch v.转变，改变，转换 n.1.开关，电闸；2.转变，改变 switch off (用开关)关掉 switch on (用开关)开启 A: He pulled out his sword and began to fight. B: Did his opponent have a sword, too. sword n.剑,刀 A: The flag is an important symbol of the nation. B: What are some other symbols of the nation? symbol n.1.符号，标志；2.象征 A: He was very sympathetic to our cause. B: I could tell that he would be willing to support us. sympathetic a.1.同情的，体谅的；2.(to)赞同的，支持的；3.和谐的，合意的 A: I sympathize with her point of view. B: Do you think she knows we understand her perspective? sympathize vi.1.同情，怜悯；2.体谅，赞同 A: How can I let her know I care? B: You could express your sympathy by sending a note or a card. sympathy n.1.同情，同情心；2.(思想感情上的)支持，赞同 A: What is the main symptom for a heart attack? B: Usually the main symptom is chest pain. symptom n.1.症状；2.征候，征兆 A: Is this shoe made of real or synthetic leather? B: It’s real, as far as I know. synthetic a.1.合成的，人造的；2.虚假的 A: Why has the team struggled this year? B: Because they’re still getting used to the new coach’s new system. system n.1.系统，体系；2.制度，体制；3.方法，做法；4.身体 A: We need a systematic way of handing all of this paperwork B: I agree, it is getting out of hand. systematic a. 有系统的，系统化的 语言村新概念学习俱乐部 [此贴子已经被作者于2006-5-18 14:52:16编辑过]
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