1. We should make a clear _____ between the two scientific terms for the purpose of our discussion.
A. distinction B. discrimination C. deviation D. Separation
2. Rumors are everywhere, spreading fear, damaging reputations, and turning calm situations into ______ ones.
A. tragic B. turbulent C. vulnerable D. suspicious
3. I was deeply impressed by the hostess' ________ and enjoyed the dinner party very much.
A.hostility B. indignation C. hospitality D. humanity
4. All imaginative _______ is a reflection of the real world.
A. invention B. creation C. discovery D. illusion
5. Two discussions from different points of view may ______ each other.
A. complexion B. compliment C. appendix D. Complement
6. Now a paper in Science argues that organic chemicals in the rock come mostly from ______ on earth rather than on Mars.
A. configuration B. constitution C. condemnation D. contamination
7. The library has a vital role in our search for knowledge. It serves as a workshop for the entire college or university, students and ______ alike.
A. executives B. faculty C. crew D. staffs
8. In general, matters which lie entirely within state borders are the ______ concern of state government.
A. extinct B. excluding C. excessive D. exclusive
1. 答案为A。
参考译文：为了讨论，我们需要把两个科学术语明确地区分开来。
distinction：区别，个性，分别，不同
discrimination：区别，辨别，歧视
deviation：偏离，偏差
separation：分离，分开
2. 答案为B。
参考译文：流言无处不在，它散播恐惧，毁坏别人的名誉，把平静的局面弄得一团糟。
tragic：悲惨的，悲剧的
turbulent：混乱的，不宁的
vulnerable：易伤害的
suspicious：可疑的，怀疑的
3. 答案为C。
参考译文：我被女主人的盛情深深打动了，非常愉快地参加了晚会。
hostility：敌意，恶意
indignation：愤怒，生气
hospitality：盛情，热情
humanity：仁慈，富有人性
4. 答案B。
参考译文：所有富有想象力的创造都是基于现实世界的。
invention：发明
creation：创造，（创造的）作品
discovery：发现
illusion：错觉，幻觉
5. 答案为D。
参考译文：两个从不同角度论述的问题有可能是互补的。
complexion：面色，气色，肤色
compliment：赞扬，恭维
appendix：附录
complement：补色，补足
6. 答案为B。
参考译文：现在有科学论文宣称岩石中主要的结构很大可能是来自地球而不是火星。
configuration：构造，配置，地形
constitution：结构，构成，组成
condemnation：谴责，判刑
contamination：污染，弄脏
7. 答案为B。
参考译文：图书馆在我们的学习中占很重要的位置。它作为整个学校或学院的工作室，不仅提供给学生，也提供给所有教师。
executive：行政管理人员
facilty：教师（总称）
crew：全体（船员）机组成员
staff：成员（总称）
8. 答案为D。
参考译文：总的来说，在国家内部发生的问题是应该由该国政府自理的。
extinct：灭种的，灭绝的
excluding ：不包括在内的
excessive ：过分的，过多的
exclusive：独享的，排外的
1. Do not ____ yourself; it was not your fault.
[A] retort [B] represent
[C] reproach [D] repress
2. I deem the girl was in a bad health for the handshake with her was so ____.
[A] limp [B] lame
[C] soft [D] strong
3. This new process, which is easily learned and operated, should be particularly ____ to companies once put into effect.
[A] advanced [B] favorite
[C] advantageous [D] admirable
4. This disease ____ itself in yellowness of the skin and eyes.
[A] manifests [B] modifies
[C] magnifies [D] exposes
5. Is there any possible ____ explanation for his bad health since he seems to have no obvious disease?
[A] psychiatric [B] psychological
[C] surgical [D] physical
6. Their ____ building is located next to the park, so it is very convenient for them to have a walk after supper.
[A] residential [B] presidential
[C] conditional [D] accidental
7. The hostess welcomed her guests in a ____ manner, which made all the people present at ease.
[A] spacious [B] suspicious
[C] gracious [D] merciful
8. We should make mental preparation for failure, because there is only a(n) ____ number of possibilities of success.
[A] infinite [B] finite
[C] innumerable [D] numerous
1. 答案为C A C A B
参考译文：不要责备自己，那不是你的错。
retort ：vt.回嘴, 反驳；反击; 照样报复
retort blow for blow
以牙还牙
represent： vt.再提出; 再赠送; 再上演
represent a play
再上演某剧
reproach：vt责备；谴责
This dirt is a reproach to the city.
肮脏是城市的耻辱。
repress: vt.<美>再压, 补充加压; vi.压制
to repress a rising of the people with the army
靠军队镇压人民的暴动
2. 答案为A。
参考译文：我认为这个女孩身体不好，因为和她握手的时候感觉她很虚弱。
Limp: adj.柔软的, 易曲的; vi.跛行
He limped off the football field.
他一瘸一拐地走出足球场。
lame: vt.使跛; 使残废; 使不中用
The accident lamed the boy for life.
事故使这个孩子终身残废。
Soft: adj.软的, 柔软的, 温和的, 温柔的, 不含酒精的; n.软件
Speak softer, please.
请说得轻一点。
Strong: adj.强, 强壮的, 坚固的, 浓的, 强烈的, 强大的, 强的, 强硬的
When we left, the party was still going strong.
当我们离开时, 宴会还进行得很热闹。
3. 答案为C。
参考译文：这个新程序容易学而且容易上手，一旦投入应用，将对公司非常有利。
advance: n.前进, 提升, 预付款; v.前进, 提前, 预付; adj.前面的, 预先的, 预付(款项)
advance the growth of rice
促进水稻生长
favourite: n.特别喜欢的人(或物), 喜欢的事物, 亲信, 心腹, 幸运儿; adj.喜爱的, 宠爱的, 中意的
advantageous: adj.有利的
It is highly advantageous to us.
这对我们极为有利。
Admirable: adj.令人倾佩的, 值的赞美的, 绝妙的, 极好的
4. 答案为A。
参考译文：这种病的症状是眼睛和皮肤发黄。
Manifest: n.载货单, 旅客名单; adj.显然的, 明白的; vi.出现; vt.表明, 证明
be manifest at a glance
一目了然
modify: vt.更改, 修改; v.修改
modify materially
作实质性的修改
magnify: vt.放大, 扩大, 赞美, 夸大, 夸张; vi.有放大能力
magnify oneself against sb.
用抬高自己的方法反对某人
expose: vt.使暴露, 受到, 使曝光; v.揭露
expose...to
使...受到, 使...朝向...; 使...接触..
5. 答案为B。
参考译文：有没有什么心理学的解释能够分析出他身体不好的原因呢？他看来并没有生病的样子。
psychiatric：adj.精神病学的, 精神病治疗的
psychological: adj.心理(上)的
psychological warfare
心理战
surgical: adj.外科的, 外科医生的, 手术上的; n.外科病房, 外科手术
a surgical operation
外科手术
physical: adj.身体的, 物质的, 自然的, 物理的; n.体格检查
physical science
物理学
6. 答案为A。
参考译文：他们住的大厦就在公园附近，所以晚饭后去散步对他们来说是轻而易举的事。
Residential：adj.住宅的, 与居住有关的
a residential suburb
近郊住宅区
presidential：adj.总统的
presidential government
总统制政体
conditional：adj.有条件的, 引起条件反应的
conditional clause
条件从句
accidental：adj.意外的, 非主要的, 附属的； n.非本质属性, 次要方面
accidental force
不可抗力
7. 答案为C。
参考译文：女主人用亲切的态度招呼客人，这让所有的客人都感到很自在。
Spacious：adj.广大的, 大规模的
a spacious topic
博大广泛的题目
suspicious：adj.(～ of) 可疑的, 怀疑的
be [fell] suspicious of [about]
对...怀疑
gracious：adj.亲切的, 高尚的
It's gracious of you to come.
承蒙光临。
Merciful：adj.仁慈的, 慈悲的
He is accounted a merciful man.
人们认为他是一个宽厚的人。
8. 答案为B。
参考译文：我们要做好失败的心理准备，因为成功的机会很小。
Infinite：n.无限的东西(如空间、时间), [数]无穷大； adj.无穷的, 无限的, 无数的, 极大的
infinite proposition
无限命题
finite：adj.有限的, [数]有穷的, 限定的
Human understanding is finite.
人类的理解力是有限的。
Innumerable：adj.无数的, 数不清的
an innumerable throng of people
人山人海
numerous：adj.众多的, 许多的, 无数的
a numerous library
书多的图书馆
numerous libraries
许多图书馆
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第78天～^5月8日
1. At that time the whole nation _____ the death of a much-loved king.
A. mourned B. mediated C. mobilized D. matured
2. These systems are said to be capable of performing a(n) _____ of tasks.
A. multiplication B. multitude C. Altitude D. Aptitude
3. Although most birds have only a ______ sense of smell, they have acute vision.
A. negligent B. neglectful C. negligible D. negatory
4. The reporter gave a profound analysis of the problem and his remarks _____my thinking about it again.
A. necessitated B. defied C. scorned D. adored
1. 答案为A。
参考译文：那时候，全国人民都为失去了一位受人敬爱的国王而哀悼。
mourn: vt., vi.哀悼； 悲伤
She mourned for her dead child.
她哀悼她那死去的孩子。
mediate: v.仲裁, 调停, 作为引起...的媒介, 居中调停
mediate between two warring countries
在两个交战国之间进行斡旋
mobilize: v.动员
to mobilize one's resources
聚集财富（以便…）
mature: adj.成熟的, 到期的, 充分考虑的, (票据等)到期的
vt.使成熟; vi.成熟, 到期
Wine and judgement mature with age.
[谚]酒老味醇, 人老识深。
2. 答案为B。
参考译文：这些系统据说可以胜任大多数工作。
multiplication: n.[数]乘法, 增加, (动, 植的)繁殖, 增殖
multiplication table
九九表
multitude: n.多数, 群众
like the stars in multitude
多似繁星
altitude: n.(尤指海拔)高度, 高处(海拔甚高的地方), (等级, 地位等)高等
At high altitudes of Tibet it is difficult to breathe.
在西藏海拔很高的地方呼吸很困难。
aptitude: n.恰当, 智能, 聪明, 自然倾向
a boy of remarkable aptitude
神童
3. 答案为C。
参考译文：虽然大多数鸟的嗅觉几乎可以忽视，但是它们有很好的视力。
negligent: adj.疏忽的, 粗心大意的; 随便的；自然的；潇洒的
to dress with negligent grace
穿着典雅
neglectful: adj.疏忽的；不留心的
to be neglectful of one's duty
玩忽职守
negligible: adj.可以忽略的；不重要的；微不足道的
a negligible quantity
可忽略的量[因素]
negatory: adj.否定的; 否认的; 反面的; 消极的
Legislatures often act in a negatory manner.
立法机关常采取消极行动。
4. 答案为A。
参考译文：这位记者对这个问题进行了意义深刻的分析，他的评论使我有了再次考虑这个问题的必要。
necessitate: vt.使成为必需; 使需要 [主要用于被动式]迫使
The increase in population necessitates a greater food supply.
人口的增加需要更多食物供应。
defy: vt.不服从, 公然反抗, 藐视, 挑衅, 违抗, 使...难于; n.挑战
If you defy the law, you may find yourself in prison.
如果不服从法律，就可能会坐牢。
scorn: n.轻蔑, 嘲笑, 被叱责的人 ; vt.轻蔑, 不屑做
laugh sb./sth. to scorn
不屑一顾；嘲弄 (= pour scorn on)
adore: v.崇拜, 爱慕, (口语)喜爱
She adores going to the volleyball match.
她非常喜欢看排球比赛。
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第78天～^5月7日
1. She tried to ____ us into doing exactly what she had said, which made all of us felt annoyed very much.
A. reign B. rein C. regiment D. regime
2. One might imagine atmospheric oxygen gradually converting the surface of piece of iron into iron ______.
A. oxide B. hydrocarbon C. alloy D. carbon dioxide
3. Since China adopted the reform and opening-up policy, economic conditions in most areas have been _____.
A. nourishing B. diminishing C. flourishing D. perishing
4. This old car is a real ____. I can’t use it but I have to pay for somewhere to keep it.
A. spectacle B. bonus C. liability D. flaw
5. Many idioms defy ___ interpretation and have to be understood in a figurative way.
A. literary B. liberal C. literate D. literal
1. 答案为C。
reign: vi.统治, 支配, 盛行, 占优势; n.统治, 统治时期, 支配
in the reign of
在...的统治时期
rein: n.缰绳, 统治, 支配; vt.以缰绳控制, 统治, 驾驭; vi.勒住马, 止住
give rein to
放任；纵容
take the reins
掌权；当领导人
regiment: n.团, 大群; v.把...编组, 把...编成团, 管辖
a regiment of ducks
一大群鸭子
regime: n.政体, 政权, 政权制度
2. 答案为A。
oxide: n.氧化物
iron oxide
氧化铁
hydrocarbon: n.烃, 碳氢化合物
alloy: n.合金; vt.使成合金, 减低成色
Pleasure alloyed with pain.
欢乐因痛苦削弱了。
Carbon dioxide: n.[化]二氧化碳
3. 答案为C。
nourish: vt.滋养, 使健壮, 怀有(希望,仇恨等)
to nourish a dislike
抱有希望
diminish: v.(使)减少, (使)变小
His illness diminished his strength.
他的病削弱了他的体力。
Flourish: vi.繁荣, 茂盛, 活跃, 手舞足蹈, 兴旺, 处于旺盛时期; vt.挥动, 夸耀
n.茂盛, 兴旺, 华饰, 繁荣
a flourish of trumpets
喧闹的喇叭声; (重要事情开始前的)大肆宣扬
in full flourish
盛极一时; 在全盛期
with a flourish of trumpets
自吹自擂地; 耀武扬威地
perish: vi.毁灭, 死亡, 腐烂, 枯萎; vt.毁坏, 使麻木
Flowers perish when frost comes.
霜降时花即枯萎。
4. 答案为C。
spectacle: n.观览物, 展览物, 公开展示, 奇观, 景象, 光景, (a pair of ～s)眼镜
make a spectacle of oneself
出洋相, 大大出丑
bonus: n.奖金, 红利
The win on the pools was a real bonus.
赌博赢钱真是意外收获。
Liability: n.责任, 义务, 倾向, 债务, 负债, 与assets相对
liability for military service
有服兵役的义务
flaw: n.缺点, 裂纹, 瑕疵, 一阵狂风; vt.使破裂, 使有缺陷, 使无效;
vi.生裂缝, 变的有缺陷
tragic flaw
悲剧性的缺陷
5. 答案为D。
literary: adj.文学(上)的, 从事写作的, 文艺的, 精通文学的, 书本的
liberal: n.自由主义者, (尤指英国、加拿大等国的);
adj.慷慨的, 不拘泥的, 宽大的, 自由主义的
literate: n.学者; adj.有文化的，有阅读和写作能力的
literal: adj.文字的, 照字面上的, 无夸张的
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第77天～^5月6日
1. ____ is a hard, shiny substance made by heating clay. It is used to make delicate cups, plates, and ornaments.
A. Ceramic B. Cereal C. Pottery D. Porcelain
2. The ____ of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
A. exposure B. enclosure C. closure D. pressure
3. For months now, each country has been advertising its beaches and cities, its ruins and resorts, in a frantic ____ to make ends meet.
A. endeavor B. attempt C. try D. risk
4. A _____ is a series of musical notes that is pleasant and easy to remember.
A. tune B. lyric C. chorus D. chant
5. They had been told with absolute ____ that there’ll be no change of policy within fifty years.
A. certainty B. appraisal C. affirmation D. confirmation
1. 答案为D。
ceramic: adj.陶器的; n. 陶瓷制品
ceramic manufactures
陶器, 瓷器
cereal: n.谷类食品, 谷类
staple cereal
主要谷物
pottery: n.陶器, 陶器场
black pottery
中国古代的黑陶
porcelain : n.瓷器, 瓷; adj.瓷制的, 精美的, 脆的
porcelain clay
瓷土, 高岭土
2. 答案为C。
exposure: n.暴露, 揭露, 暴光, 揭发, 揭露, 位向, 方向, 陈列
How many exposures have you made?
你拍过几张底片了?
Enclosure: n.围住, 围栏, 四周有篱笆或围墙的场地
There's a special enclosure where you can look at the horses before the race starts.
这里有一处特备的围场,在比赛前你可以先看看马。
Closure: n.关闭; vt.使终止
closure of an incision
切口的闭合
pressure: n.压, 压力, 电压, 压迫, 强制, 紧迫
pressure cooker
压力锅
3. 答案为A。
endeavor: n.努力, 尽力; vi. (与to连用）努力，尽力
We must always endeavour to improve our work.
我们总要努力改进自己的工作。
Attempt: n.努力, 尝试, 企图; vt.尝试, 企图
She made an attempt to cook the dinner.
她试着做这顿饭。
attempt on sb.'s life
企图杀害某人
try: n.尝试; v.试, 试图, 努力, 试验, 磨难, 考验, 审问
He tried to climb the tree, but he could not.
他试图爬树，可爬不上去。
try on
试穿（衣服、鞋等）；试戴（帽子等）
try it on
做大胆的尝试来考验别人是否能忍受
risk: vt.冒...的危险; n.冒险, 风险
a risk of fire
失火的危险
4. 答案为A。
tune: n.曲调, 调子, 和谐, 合调;
vt.调音, 调整, 拨收, 收听, 知道或察觉他人所说的话或表现的情绪
call the tune
发号施令；指令
change one's tune
改变主张、论调、行为
in tune
入调
out of tune
走调
lyric: n.抒情诗, 歌词; adj.(供)吟唱的, 抒情的
lyric poetry
抒情诗
chorus: n.合唱, 合唱队, 齐声
in chorus
All together; in unison.
同时；一起
chant: n.圣歌; vt., vi.诵经；喃喃地唱
He chanted a prayer.
他唱起了祈祷诗。
5. 答案为A。
certainty: n.确定, 确实的事情
appraisal: n.评价, 估价(尤指估价财产,以便征税), 鉴定
affirmation: n.断言, 主张，肯定
emphatic affirmation
强语势肯定形式
confirmation: n.证实, 确认, 批准
in confirmation of
以（便）证实...
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第76天～^5月5日
1. The chairman says he needs an assistant that he can ___ take care of problems that may occur in his absence.
A. count on B. resort to C. look up to D. seek after
2. His intelligence and experience will enable him to ___ the complicated situation.
A. cope with B. settle down C. intervene in D. interfere with
3. The wood was so rotten that when we pulled, it ___ into fragments.
A. broke away B. broke of C. broke up D. break through
4. The terrorists might have planted a bomb on a plan in Athens, set to ____ when it arrived in New York.
A. go off B. get off C. come off D. carry off
1. 答案为A。
count on：指望，依靠
resort to：求助于，凭借
look up to：敬仰，尊敬
seek after：探索，追求
2. 答案为A。
cope with：对付，处理
settle down：定居
intervene in：干涉，调停，阻挠
interferewith：干涉，妨碍
3. 答案为C。
broke away：（突然）逃跑
broke of：（突然）中止
broke up：打碎，破裂
break through：穿越
4. 答案为A。
go off：爆炸
get off：动身，下车
come off：脱离，分离
carry off：带去，抢去
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第75天～^5月3日^
1. He lifted the heavy weight, but it was the greatest _____ he had ever made.
A. strength B. force C. effort D. energy
2. When light illuminates an object, part of it is absorbed and part reflected, the _____ lightness of an object depends on the proportion of light that is reflected.
A. denoted B. embodied C. insulated D. perceived
3. An obvious change of attitude at the top towards women’s status in society will ______ through the cultural law system in Japan.
A. permeate B. probe C. violate D. elaborate
4. Many pare metals have little use because they are too soft, rust too easily, or have some other ________ .
A. bruises B. blunders C. handicaps D. drawbacks
1. 答案为C。
strength：力量，力气
force：力，外力
effort：努力
energy：精力
2. 答案为D。
denoted：所指的
embodied：体现出来的
insulated：绝缘的
perceived：觉察到的
3. 答案为A。
permeate：遍布，渗入
probe：探查，查究
violate：违反
elaborate：详细说明
4. 答案为D。
bruises：青肿，擦伤
blunders：疏忽，愚蠢的
handicaps：残疾
drawbacks：弊端，缺点
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第73-74天～^5月1-2日^
1. Last year, the crime rate in Chicago has sharply _______.
A. declined B. lessened C. descended D. slipped
2. Of the thousand of known volcanoes in the world, the ____ majority are inactive.
A. tremendous B. demanding C. intensive D. overwhelming
3. His writing is so ______ that we can't clarify his ideas in first reading.
A. obscure B. objective C. obliging D. obstacle
4. The _____ of energy and money on the launching of the rocket is surprising.
A. exhaustion B. expenditure C. allowance D. ownership
5. He gave his ______ for new marketing procedures.
A. representations B. presentations C. comments D. memoranda
6. If you decrease the _______ of alcohol in his solution, it would be less dangerous.
A. part B. portion C. section D. share
7. He has pointed out the dangers ______ in this type of nuclear power station.
A. interior B. inherent C. inside D. inner
8. Schools are ______ if they are staffed by people who only know about schools.
A. disadvantageous B. inferior C. faulty D. handicapped
9. One third of the Chinese in the V.S. live in California, _______ in San Francisco.
A. dominantly B. perpetually C. predominantly D. practically
1. 答案为A。
decline：下降，减少
lessen：（数量、程度）减少
descend：（位置）下降
slip：滑倒
2.答案为D：
tremendous：巨大的
demanding：要求高的
intensive：加强的，集中的
overwhelming：压倒的，势不可挡的
3. 答案为A。
obscure：晦涩和，难懂的
objective：客观的
obliging：乐于助人的
obstacle：障碍
4. 答案为B。
exhaustion：用光，用尽，疲惫
expenditure：花费
allowance：津贴，补贴
ownership：所有，所有人
5．答案为B。
representation：陈述，叙述（指对某种艺术形式，如绘画、小说、雕塑等主题表现的阐述）
presentation：讲述，描驸，演出
comment（on）: 对…的评论
memoranda：备忘录
6. 答案为B。
part：部分
portion：部分，比例
section：（切割、分离成的）部分，如指书、文章的某一部分
share：分享，分担的一部分
7. 答案为B。
interior：内部的
inherent：固有的，与生俱来的
inside：在内部的，同内部的
inner：内部的，里面的
8. 答案为D。
disadvantageous：不利的
inferior：次等的
faulty：有毛病的，有错误的
handicapped：有缺陷的
9. 答案为C。
dominantly：有统治权地，占优势地
perpetually：永久地
predominantly：主要地，占多数地
practically：实际地，几乎
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第70-72天～^4月28-30日^
1. The fire must have ____ after the staff had gone home.
A. broken down B. broken up C. broken out D. broken off
2. There are several possible explanations for the greater job stability in Japan ______ the great mobility in the V.S.
A. contrary to B. in regard to C. in contrast to D. with respect to
3. It'stime we _____ the experiment, otherwise we can't complete the task according to the schedule.
A. turned to B. saw to C got down to D. sat in
4.At the party we found that the shy girl _______ her mother all the time.
A. centering on B. adhering to C. coinciding with D. clinging to
5. He failed to completely achieve the aim _____ by the teacher at the begining of the term.
A. brought forth B. set forth C. come up D. put forward
6. Malaria, it is sure, has been practically _____ in thirteen countries, including the V.S., and is under attack in many others.
A. wiped out B. died out C. put out D. left out
7. Digestion _____ the necessary chemical changes in the food which must occur before it can be absorbed.
A.consist in B. feeds in C. puts in D. tucks in
8. As the final exam is next week. I will take advantage of the day off to _____ on my English.
A. brush up B. make up C. hurry up D. pick up
9. It is well know that the retired workers in our country are _____ free medical care.
A. entitled to B. involved in C. associated with D. assigned to
10. There is a strong public ______ on the question of unemployment.
A. response B. sentiment C. affection D. sympathy
11. The desperate doctors _______ every possible drug into him with a view to saving his life.
A. projected B. rejected C. infected D. ejected
12. Some pieces of gold coin rate have ______ together in the blaze.
A. softened B. melted C. dissolved D. fused
1. 答案为C。
broken down：机器出毛病，人的身体垮了
broken up：结束，中止
broken out（战争、疾病、火灾）爆发
broken off：突然停止，折断
2. 答案为C。
contrary to：与…相反
in regard to：就…而论
in contrast to：与…对照
with respect to：关于
3.答案为C。
turned to：求助于
saw to：负责，注意
got down to：安下心来做
sat in：列席，旁听
4. 答案为D。
centering on：以…为中心
adhering to：粘附，遵守，坚持
coinciding with与…巧合
clinging to：紧紧抓住，粘着
5. 答案为B。
brought forth：提出（建议，主张）
set forth提出（目标）
come up：出现
put forward：与brought forth同义
6. 答案为A。
wiped out：消灭
died out：灭绝（不及物）
put out：熄灭（火）
left out：遗漏，省略
7. 答案为A。
consist in：在于
feeds in：输入
puts in：插入，伸进
tucks in：给…盖好被子
8. 答案为A。
brush up：复习
make up：构成，弥补，编造
hurry up：赶快
pick up：拣起，拾起
9. 答案为A。
be entitled to：对…享有权利
be involved in：被卷入，陷入
be associated with：与…联系在一起
be assigned to：分配
10. 答案为B。
response：反应，答复
sentiment：意见，情绪
affection：喜爱，热爱
sympathy：同情，怜悯
11. 答案为C。
project：计划，规划
reject：抛弃，拒绝
inject：注射，打针
eject：逐出，驱逐
12. 答案为D。
soften：变软
melt：使融化，溶解
dissolve：分解，溶解
fuse：（金属）熔化
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第69天～^4月27日^
1. If you _____ the bottle and cigarettes, you'll be much healthier.
A. take off B. keep off C. get off D. set off
2. Poverty depresses most people, _____ my father it was otherwise.
A. in case B. in case of C. in the case of D. in any way
3. He was such a busy man that after a long delay, he ____ writing the letter.
A. get around to B. looked forward to C. passed on to D. took to
4. When a psychologist does a general experiment about the human mind, he selects people ______ and asks them questions.
A. at length B. at random C. in essence D. in bulk
1. 答案为B。
参考译文：如果你远离烟酒，你会变得更健康。
take off：脱下（衣服），（飞机）起飞
keep off：远离，不接近
get off：下车
set off：动身，出发
2. 答案为C。
参考译文：贫困使很多人倍感压力，但是对于我父亲来说却不是这样。
in case：假使，以防万一，后接从句
in case of：假使，万一
in the case of：对…来说，至于
in any way：无论如何，总之
3. 答案为A。
参考译文：他非常忙，在拖延了很长一段时间后，他终于有时间回信了。
get around to：抽出时间（做某事）
looked forward to：盼望
passed on to：传给
took to：开始喜欢，对…产生好感
4. 答案为B。
参考译文：当心理学家做关于人类思维的实验时，他随意抽取实验对象并问他们问题。
at length：冗长的，详细地
at random：随意地
in essence：实质上，在本质上
in bulk：整批地，大量地
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第68天～^4月22日
1. Care should be taken to decrease the length of that one is ___ load continuous noise.
A. subjected with B. filled with C. associated with D. attached to
2. George assured his boss that he would _____ all his energies in doing hiw new job.
A. call forth B. call at C. call on D. call of
3. Attemps to persuade her to stay after she felt insulted were ____ .
A. in no way B. on the contrary C. at a loss D. of no avail
4. The formal gardens originally _____ in the early 1990's aere so elaborate that the care of 32 gardeners was required.
A. laid down B. laid out C. laid over D. laid up
1. 答案为A。
subjected with：使…遭受…
filled with：使…充满…
associated with：和…发生联系
attached to：把…连接到…，使…附属于…
2. 答案为A。
call forth：唤起，得起（精神）
call at：（到某处）拜访
call on：拜访（某人）
call off：取消（某种活动）
3. 答案为D。
in no way：怎么也不，一点儿也不
on the contrary：相反地
at a loss：不知所措
of no avail：没用，无效
4. 答案为B。
lay down：放下，交出，规定，制定
laid out：安排，布置
laid over：做短暂停留
laid up：卧床不起
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第67天～^4月21日
1. His intelligence and experience will enable him to ___ the complicated situation.
A. cope with B. settle down C. intervene in D. interfere with
2. The wood was so rotten that when we pulled, it ___ into fragments.
A. broke away B. broke of C. broke up D. break through
3. The terrorists might have planted a bomb on a plan in Athens, set to ____ when it arrived in New York.
A. go off B. get off C. come off D. carry off
4. All the information we have collected in relation to that caes ____ very little.
A. make up for B. adds up to C. come up with D. puts up with
1. 答案为A。
cope with：对付，处理
settle down：定居
intervene in：干涉，调停，阻挠
interferewith：干涉，妨碍
2. 答案为C。
broke away：（突然）逃跑
broke of：（突然）中止
broke up：打碎，破裂
break through：穿越
3. 答案为A。
go off：爆炸
get off：动身，下车
come off：脱离，分离
carry off：带去，抢去
4. 答案为B。
make up for：补偿
adds up to：等于，意味着
come up with：赶上，得出（主意，想法）
puts up with忍受 作者: 不慌不忙 时间: 2004-5-16 22:46 标题: Re:我要过六级 之考试词汇每天练4.1-5.12
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第66天～^4月20日
1．Some boys are ________ questioners. They ask questions all the time.
A. original B. imaginative C. peculiar D. persistent
2. Jack London was a (n) _________ man who wrote many books, but not all of them good.
A. anxious B. critical C. considerate D. ambitious
3. The travelers ________their journey after a short break.
A. recovered B. resumed C. renewed D. restored
4． The chairman says he needs an assistant that he can ___ take care of problems that may occur in his absence.
A. count on B. resort to C. look up to D. seek after
1. 答案为D。
original：起源的，原来的
imaginative：有想象力的
peculiar：特殊的
persistent：坚持不懈的，执著的
2. 答案为D。
anxious：焦急的，焦虑的
critical：批评的，评论的
considerate：体贴人的
ambitious：野心勃勃的，志向远大的
3. 答案为B。
recover：复原，恢复
resume：停顿一段时间后继续
renew：重新开始，从头开始
restore：恢复，指过去废除不用的东西再次来用
4答案为A。
count on：指望，依靠
resort to：求助于，凭借
look up to：敬仰，尊敬
seek after：探索，追求
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第65天～^4月19日^
1. The reason why he ________ facts throw light on the mystery of the accident.
A. distorts B. retorts C. extorts D. deforms
2. The cultures of China and Japan have shared many features, but each has them according to its national ________.
A. engagement B. destiny C. capacity D. temperament
3. I'm a ________ man, but your behaviors are more than I can bear.
A. tolerant B. responsible C. generous D. enthusiastic
4. Psychologists have found that _______ disciplinary measures do not always make a child better behave.
A. stiff B. rough C. stern D. stout
1. 答案为A。
distort：歪曲
retort：反驳
extort：（以暴力、威胁）获得
deform：破坏…的外形或外表
2. 答案为D。
engagement：所从事的工作，事业，订婚
destiny：命运
capacity：容量，生产能力
temperament: 性格，性情，气质
3. 答案为A。
tolerant：宽容的
responsible：负责的，有责任心的
generous ：大方的，慷慨的
enthusiastic：（对某事）热情的，着迷的
4. 答案为C。
stiff：不易弯曲的，不易折叠的
rough：粗糙的，难管的
stern：严格的，冷峻的
stout：强壮的，肥胖的
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第64天～^4月18日^
1. The case against Robert Jones was _______ for lack of evidence.
A. discarded B. dismissed C. eliminated D. resigned
2. As we all know, Britain _______ for control of the seas in the 17th century.
A. competed B. conflicted C. fought D. contended
3. They have always regarded a man of _______ and fairness as a reliable friend.
A. robustness B. temperament C. integrity D. compactness
4. The doctor tried to ________ the patient's suffering.
A. diminish B. reduce C. decrease D. alleviate
1. 答案为B。
参考译文：对Jones的讼案因缺乏证据被驳回。
discard： 抛弃，扔掉
discard prejudices
放弃偏见
dismiss：驳回（诉讼）
to dismiss his appeal
驳回他的上诉
eliminate：排除，消除
eliminate the need of
使不需要
resign：辞职
to resign from a job
辞职
2. 答案为D。
参考译文：正如大家所知，17世纪，英国争夺海上霸权。
compete：竞争
to compete with others for a prize
为得奖与人竞争
conflict：冲突，争夺
conflict between religion and science
宗教与科学之间的冲突
fight：打仗，打斗
fight fire with fire
To combat one evil or one set of negative circumstances by reacting in kind.
以毒攻毒在与邪恶或反动势力作斗争时以其人之道还制其人是身
contend （for）：争夺，争霸
to contend for a prize
为奖品而竞争
contend for hegemony
争霸
3. 答案为C。
参考译文：他们一直认为一个正直公正的人才是值得依赖的朋友。
robustness：精力充沛，健壮
temperament：性格，气质
integrity ：正直，诚实
compactness：（文体）简洁，简明
4. 答案为：D。
参考译文：医生试图减轻病人的痛苦。
diminish：（数量、程度上）减少，降低
His illness diminished his strength.
他的病削弱了他的体力。
reduce：（尺寸、数目、程度、价格）减少，降低
reduce oneself into
陷入...地步
decrease：与diminish意思相近
There was a decrease in the number of children in school.
在校的儿童人数有所减少。
alleviate：减缓（痛苦，愤怒等）
Heat often alleviates pain.
热常常能减缓疼痛。
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第63天～^4月17日^
1. If you know what the trouble is, why don't you help them to _______ the situation?
A. simplify B. modify C. verify D. rectify
2. It was in 1930s that scientists first _______ the idea of the atom bomb.
A. imagined B. contemplated C. reckoned D. conceived
3. The joys of travel, having long _____ the disabled, are opening.
A. omitted B. missed C. neglected D. discarded
4. A friendship may be _______, casual, situation or deep and lasting.
A. identical B. original C. superficial D. critical
1. 答案为D。
参考译文：如果你知道问题所在，为什么不帮他们纠正？
simplify：简单化
modify:修改，修正，修饰
modify materially
作实质性的修改
verify：证实，核实
verify the figures of a report
核实报告中的数字
rectify：纠正，矫正（过失功错误）
to rectify the mistakes in my bill
改正我账单上的错误
2. 答案为D。
参考译文：在30年代，科学家们开始构思原子弹的制造。
imagine：想像
Don't imagine yourself to be always correct.
不要以为自己总是对。
contemplate：盘算，思量
All day he did nothing but contemplated.
他整天什么也没干， 一个劲儿地在冥思苦想。
reckon：认为，测算
reckon the cost of production
计算生产成本
conceive：构想出，设想
conceive a hatred
怀恨
3. 答案为C。
omit：省略，删去
omit an item from a list
从目录中略去一项
miss：遗漏，错过
miss out
漏掉；遗漏
You may miss out the second section of the article while reading it.
你读这篇文章时可略去第二节。
neglect：忽略，忽视
fall into neglect
渐被忽视[忽略]
in a state of neglect
处于无人照管的状态
treat sb. with neglect
怠慢某人
discard：抛弃，扔掉
discard one's wife
遗弃妻子
4. 答案为C。
参考译文：一份友情可以是表面上的，随意的，……
identical：完全相同的
(be)identical in
在....方面是相同的
(be) identical with
和....完全相同, 和...一致
under otherwise identical conditions
其他条件都相同(时)
original：起初的，原来的
original house
娘家
superficial：肤浅的，表面上的
encounter superficial
冲击面
critical：批评的，决定性的
a man with a critical eye
具有批判眼光的人
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第62天～^4月16日
1. To ________ for his unpleasant experiences he drank a little more than was good for him.
A. commence
B. compromise
C. compensate
D. compliment
2. Drugs like opium have been______ except for medical purposes.
A. outlawed
B. forbidden
C. shunned
D. prohibited
3. The _______ of schools, stores, hospitals, and so on is an important factor to consider when purchasing a house.
A. vicinity
B. closeness
C. proximity
D. nearness
4. The story he tells is largely _______, based on his own experience in Somalia.
A. apparent
B. virtual
C. factual
D. concrete
1. 答案为C。
参考译文：为了补偿他不愉快的经历，他喝多了。
commence：开始
compromise（with）：妥协，采取折中办法
compensate（for）：赔偿，补偿
compliment：赞美
2. 答案为A 。
参考译文：像鸦片之类的麻醉药被宣布为禁药，只能用在医疗上。
outlaw：宣布…为非法
forbid：禁止，不准
shun：躲开，回避，避免
prohibit：禁止，比forbid 正式，常指官方下的禁令
3. 答案为C。
参考译文：在买房子的时候要考虑附近的设施，像……。
vicinity：用于短语 in the vicinity of 附近，近处
closeness（to）：靠近
proximity：接近，proximity of 距离…近
nearness：与closeness词义用法相同
4. 答案为C。
参考译文：他说的故事很大程度上是真实的，基于他在索马里的亲身经历。
apparent：表面上的，显然的
virtual：事实上的，实际上的
factual：根据事实的，如实的，真实的
concrete：具体的，清楚而确切的
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第61天～^4月15日
1. Although they had suffered heavy losses, the commanders refused to _____ deferred.
A. grant
B. consent
C. concede
D. acquire
2. It is announced that a wallet has been found and can be _______ at the manager’s office.
A. declared
B. obtained
C. reclaimed
D. recognized
3. Man’s first walk on the moon was a stunning technological _________.
A. success
B. achievement
C. succession
D. accomplishment
4. An editor is responsible for accepting or rejecting ______ for publication.
A. manuscripts
B. inscriptions
C. scriptures
D. subscriptions
1. C
grant：给予
consent：同意，答应
concede承认
acquire：得到，获得
2. C
declare：声明，声称
obtain：得到
reclaim：认领
recognize：认出
3. D
success: 成功
achievement：成就
succession：连续，继承
accomplishment：（按预订计划）完成
4. A
manuscripts:手稿，稿件
inscriptions：碑文，题词
scriptures：圣经
subscriptions：订阅
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第60天～^4月14日
1. Competition, they believe, _______ the national character rather than corrupt it.
A. enforces
B. confirms
C. intensifies
D. strengthens
2. I was ______ by their kindnesses and moved to tears.
A. preoccupied
B. embarrassed
C. overwhelmed
D. counseled
3. Having passed TOTEL, he was _______ from taking English courses.
A. exempted
B. disqualified
C. prohibited
D. deferred
4. Hurricanes are killed winds, and their _____ power lies in the physical damage they can do.
A. cumulative
B. destructive
C. turbulent
D. prevalent
1 D
参考译文：他们认为竞争使国家更显……而不是……。
enforce加强，用威胁或用武力迫使（某事的发生）
confirm支持，确认
intensify使强烈，强化
strengthen使加强，增强
2 C
参考译文：我被他们的友善感动到痛哭流涕。
preoccupy：使全神贯注
embarrass：使尴尬
overwhelm：（感情上）受不了，征服
counsel：取消资格
3 A
参考译文：他已经通过了TOEFL考试，可以不用考英语了。
exempt：免除
disqualify: 取消资格
prohibit：禁止
defer：托延，遵从
4 B
参考译文：飓风是非常有杀伤性的暴风，它的破坏性在于……。
cumulative：累积的
destructive：破坏性的
turbulent：波涛汹涌的
prevalent：常见的，流行的
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第59天～^4月13日
1. I could see from his work that he had made a _______ study of his subject. Otherwise, he couldn’t have made such a rapid progress.
A. stable
B. delicate
C. profound
D. arbitrary
2. As a _______ actor, he can perform, sing, dance and play several kinds of musical instruments.
A. flexible
B. versatile
C. sophisticated
D. productive
3. Some children display an _____ curiosity about every new thing they encounter.
A. incredible
B. infectious
C. incompatible
D. inaccessible
4. The Christmas tree was decorated with shining ______ such as colored lights and glass balls.
A. ornaments
B. luxuries
C. exhibits
D. complements
1. C
参考译文：看得出他对这个问题做了很深入的学习，不然他不会有那么快的进步。
stable 平稳的，稳固的
productive多产的
3. A
参考译文：一些孩子对他们遇到的东西怀有难以置信的好奇心。
incredible 难以置信的
infectious 传染的，易感染的
incompatible不相容的
inaccessible难达到的， 难接近的
4. A
参考译文：圣诞树被装饰上了闪亮的装饰品，像彩灯和玻璃球。
ornaments 装饰品
luxuries 奢侈，豪华
exhibits 展品
complements补足，补语
我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第58天～^4月12日
1. ________ by company employees cost many businesses thousands of dollars each year.
A. Thefts
B. Ignorances
C. Burglaries
D. Robberies
2. If you don’t complete the work according to the contract, I will ________ you for damages.
A. accuse
B. charge
C. sue
D. complain
3. By ________ computation, he estimated that the repairs on the house would cost him a thousand dollars.
A. coarse
B. rude
C. crude
D. rough
4. Foreigners _____ in China are subject to Chinese law.
A. inhabiting
B. dwelling
C. residing
D. sheltering
1. A
参考译文：职员的盗窃行为每年让公司损失甚多。
Theft 偷窃（行为）
Ignorance无知，愚昧
Burglary入室盗窃
Robbery抢劫
2.C
参考译文：如果你不按照合同办事，我会起诉你。
accuse 控告，指控accuse sb of sth.
charge控告，指控……有罪
charge sb with sth
sue控告
sue sb for sth
complain抱怨，埋怨
3.D
参考译文：经过粗略的估算，他认为修补房子大概要花1000美元。
coarse粗糙的，粗鲁的
rude 粗鲁的，无礼的
crude粗的，未加工的
rough粗略的，大致的
4.C
参考译文：居住在中国的外国人要遵守中国法律。
inhabit居住，定居
dwell居住（尤用于正式文学文体）
reside居住，定居
shelter……提供保护，隐匿
我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第57天～^4月10日
1. Not knowing he had ________ out with his girl friend, I made the mistake of inviting them both to the party.
A. fallen
B. quarreled
C. parted
D. separated
2. They voted to _________ the office of second vice-president.
A. abolish
B. erase
C. refuse
D. reject
3. Frankly speaking, your article is very good except for _________ mistakes in grammar.
A. obscure
B. glaring
C. trivial
D. rave
4. Some fish have a greater _________ for acid water than others.
A. tolerance
B. resistance
C. dependence
D. persistence
1. A
参考译文：我不知道他和他女朋友闹翻了，还邀请了他们两人一起参加派对。
fall out 闹翻，吵闹
quarrel with 与……争吵
part with 与……分手
separate from 与……分离
2. A
参考译文：他们投票罢免第二副总统。
abolish 废除，取消
erase 擦去，抹去
refuse 拒绝
reject驳回，抛弃
3. C
参考译文：总地来说，你的文章是很好的，除了一些细微的语法错误。
obscure 晦涩的，难理解的
glaring非常显眼的，怒目而视的
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第56天～^4月9日^1. There has been no _____ improvement in the patient’s health.
A. applicable
B. appreciable
C. appropriate
D. approximate
2. It is _____ for our family to sleep late on Sunday mornings.
A. customary
B. accustoming
C. characteristic
D. contemporary
3. _______ is an important national holiday. It falls on the fourth Thursday in November.
A. Christmas
B. Easter
C. New Year’s Day
D. Thanksgiving
4. Beyond the solar system there are ______ other similar systems.
A. doubtless
B. endless
C. faultless
D. countless
1. B
参考译文：病人的情况没有明显好转。
applicable: adj.可适用的, 可应用的
This rule is not applicable to foreigners.
这项规定不适用于外国人。
appreciable: adj.看得出的; 可估计的; 有一点儿的; 可以感到的; 可观的, 值得重视的
appreciable quantity
有一点的数量
appropriate: adj.正确的；适当的
an appropriate example
适当的例子
approximate: adj.近似的, 大约的; v.近似, 接近, 接近, 约计
The design approximates perfection.
这个设计几乎是完美的。
2. A
参考译文： 我们家习惯在星期天早上睡久一点。
customary: adj.通常的；习惯的；惯例的
It is customary to give people gifts on their birthday.
送生日礼物是一种社会风气。
accustom: vt.（与to连用）使习惯于…
to accustom oneself to cold weather
习惯于冷的天气
characteristic: adj.特有的, 表示特性的, 典型的; n.特性, 特征
Kindness is one of his characteristics.
和善是他的特性之一。
contemporary: n.同时代的人; adj.当代的, 同时代的
contemporary furniture
当代家具
3. D
参考译文：感恩节是一个重要的全国性的节日，是在11月的第四个星期四。
Christmas: 圣诞节
Easter: 复活节
New Year’s Day:新年
Thanksgiving: 感恩节
4. A
参考译文： 在太阳系之外无疑有许多类似的星系。
Doubtless: adj.无疑的, 确定的; adv.无疑；必定
He will doubtless arrive by the next train.
无疑他会坐下趟火车到的。
Endless: adj.无尽的；永远的
There is endless work to do when you have children in the house.
当你家里有了孩子时，你就有干不完的活。
Faultless: adj.无错误的, 无缺点的, 完美的, 无缺点的, 无可指责的
Countless: adj.无数的, 数不尽的
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第55天～^4月8日^（1. I haven’t finished my postgraduate ____ yet.
A. thesis
B. synthesis
C. crisis
D. hypothesis
2. Mary borrowed four needles from Jane and wanted to ____ her husband a pair of socks.
A. knit
B. pit
C. bit
D. hit
3. The moon _____ round the earth.
A. revolves
B. evolves
C. resolves
D. dissolves
4. His voice _____ out over the loudspeaker.
A. doomed
B. clocked
C. boomed
D. consoled
1. A
参考译文：我还没有完成我的毕业论文。
Thesis: n.论题, 论文
Synthesis: n.综合, 合成
Crisis: n.疾病的转折点(或转好或恶化), 决定性时刻, 危机, 危险期, 历史上的紧要关头, [医] 危象, 转换期
a political crisis
政治危机
hypothesis: n.假设；前提
This is only a sort of scientific hypothesis which has not been proved by experiments
这仅仅是一个尚未被实验证明的科学假说。
2. A
参考译文：Mary从Jane那里借了4根针，准备为她丈夫织双袜子。
Knit: v. 编织，编结
Mother is knitting a sweater.
母亲正在织一件毛衣。
Pit: n.深坑, 深渊, 陷阱, （物体或人体表面上的）凹陷, (英国剧场的)正厅后排、正厅后排的 观众
vt.窖藏, 使凹下, 去...之核, 使留疤痕, 使竞争; vi.起凹点, 凹陷
pit one person against another
使一人与另一人相斗
bit: n.小块, 少量, 片刻, 马嚼子, 辅币; vt.上马嚼子, 控制
an interesting bit of news
一则有趣的新闻
hit: n.打击, 打, 碰撞, 讽刺, (演出等)成功
vt.打, 打击, 碰撞, 击中, 袭击, 偶然发现, 伤...的感情, 找到
vi.打, 打中, 打击, 碰撞, 偶然碰上
The falling tree hit a car.
倒下的树砸着了小汽车。
3. A
参考译文：月亮绕着地球转。
Revolve: v.(使)旋转, 考虑, 循环出现
The earth revolves round the sun.
地球绕太阳转。
Evolve: v.(使)发展, (使)进展, (使)进化
evolve as
(逐渐)成为
evolve from
从...进化而来
evolve into
发展[进化]成
resolve: n.决心; v.决心, 决定, 决心要, (使)分解, 溶解, 解决; vt.解决
be it resolved
兹决议, 决议如下
keep one's resolve
坚持
make a resolve to do sth.
决心做某事
dissolve: v.溶解, 解散
Heat dissolved the candle into a pool of wax in a few minutes.
不到几分钟热就把蜡烛融化成一摊蜡。
4. C
参考译文：他的声音在喇叭中轰轰做响。
Doom: n.厄运, 毁灭, 死亡, 世末日; v.注定, 判决
to go to one's doom
走向毁灭
cloak: n.斗蓬, 宽大外衣, 掩护; vt.用外衣遮蔽, 披斗篷
under the cloak of darkness
在黑暗的掩护之下
boom: n.繁荣, 隆隆声; v.发隆隆声, 兴隆, 大事宣传
The tower clock boomed out twelve.
塔楼上的大钟沉重地敲了十二下。
Console: vt.安慰, 藉慰; n.[计] 控制台
console a friend in grief
在朋友忧伤时予以慰问
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第54天～^4月7日1. Then men were full of _____ because they thought their friend had been unjustly punished.
A. indifference
B. independence
C. indignation
D. inflation
2. The Chancellor’s _____ must be approved by Parliament.
A. budget
B. dove
C. drama
D. cheat
3. I just managed to ______ a quick breath before I was sucked under the water by the passing boat.
A. gain
B. possess
C. grab
D. snatch
4. Because of the shortage of water there is a _______ on the use of hose-pipes.
A. ban
B. victim
C. taboo
D. boycott
1. C
参考译文：群众群情愤慨，因为他们认为他们的朋友受到不公正对待。
indifference: n.冷淡，不关心; 不重要
independence: n.独立；自主；自立
This country gained its independence in 1960.
这个国家在1960年获得独立。
indignation: n.愤怒，愤慨
indignation at the injustice
对不公平的愤慨
inflation: n.胀大, 夸张, 通货膨胀，物价上涨
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of the families with lower income.
通货膨胀使低收入家庭的购买力不断下降。
2. A
参考译文：大臣的预算必须通过议会的审批。
budget: n.预算; vi.做预算, 编入预算
a government budget
政府预算
to save money by budgeting
通过安排开支而节省钱
dove: n.鸽子; 鸽派人物；主和派人物; vbl. dive 的过去式
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
drama: n.(在舞台上演的)戏剧, 戏剧艺术
the drama of international politics
一连串戏剧性的国际政治事件
cheat: n.欺骗, 骗子; v.欺骗, 骗取
George cheated me but I'll get even with him one day!
乔治欺骗了我,总有一天我要跟他算帐。
put a cheat on
使...上当, 欺骗
cheat sb. into
哄骗某人...
cheat sth. of sb.
骗人的东西
3. D
参考译文：在我被经过的小船吸到水底之前，我只来得及快速地吸了一口气。
gain: n.财物的增加, 财富的获取, 利润, 腰槽, 收获;
vt.得到, 增进, 赚到, 开腰槽于; vi.获利, 增加
He gained weight after his illness.
病后他的体重增加了。
possess: vt.占有, 拥有, 持有, 摆布, 支配
She possesses some interesting pictures.
她有一些有趣的画儿。
grab: v.抢夺, 攫取, 夺取
be on the grab
伺机捞一把
get the grab on
优于...
snatch: v.攫取; n.攫取
He snatched the book from my hands.
他从我的手里抢走了书。
by (fits and) snatches (=in snatches)
断断续续地, 间或地
4. A
参考译文：因为缺水，所以塑料水管的使用被禁止。
ban: n.禁令; vt.禁止, 取缔(书刊等)
There is a ban on smoking.
有一个禁烟令。
Victim: n.牺牲品；受害者
She was the victim of a road accident.
她是一场交通事故的受害者。
Taboo: n.(宗教)禁忌、避讳, 禁止接近, 禁止使用; adj.禁忌的, 忌讳的;
vt.禁忌, 避讳, 禁制, 禁止
Alcohol is (a) taboo in this tribe.
在这个部落酒是禁忌品。
Boycott: n. &. vt.联合抵制, 联合排斥某国货物或与某国绝交
They're boycotting the shop.
他们联合抵制那家商店。
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第53天～^4月6日1. Try to be _____ when you refuse her invitation, so as not to cause bad feeling.
A. prosperous
B. nasty
C. naughty
D. diplomatic
2. A _____ cliff is quite upright, like the side of a house.
A. delicate
B. sheer
C. fashionable
D. charming
3. Adolf Hitler is a _____ fascist.
A. notorious
B. generous
C. legal
D. pet
4. English is one of the world’s ______ languages.
A. mobile
B. monstrous
C. zealous
D. predominant
1. D
参考译文：谢绝她的邀请时要有技巧,以免造成恶感。
Prosperous: adj.成功的；繁荣的；兴旺的
a prosperous family
富裕的家庭
nasty: adj.污秽的, 肮脏的, 令人厌恶的, 淫秽的, 下流的, 凶相的, 威胁的
nasty medicine
气味难闻的药
naughty: adj.顽皮的, 淘气的, 不听话的, 没规矩的, 不适当的, 下流的
It was naughty of Father to stay out so late.
爸爸在外面待到很晚是不对的。
a naughty novel [novelist]
猥亵的小说[小说家]
diplomatic: adj.外交的，从事外交的; 有策略的，有交际手腕儿的
Julia joined the diplomatic service after her graduation from the university.
朱丽娅大学毕业后就到外交部门工作了。
2. B
参考译文：一个峻峭的悬崖是很垂直的，像屋子的一侧一样。
Delicate: adj.精巧的, 精致的, 病弱的, 脆弱的, 微妙的, 棘手的, 灵敏的, 精密的
a delicate glass
容易破碎的玻璃杯
sheer: adj.全然的, 纯粹的, 绝对的, 彻底的, 透明的, 峻峭的
vi.避开, 躲避, 偏航; vt.使避开, 使偏航; （常与away, off连用）躲开，避开；迅速转向
adv.完全, 全然, 峻峭; n.偏航
a sheer rock
峻峭的山崖
You should sheer off the wicked urchin.
你应该躲开这个淘气包儿。
Fashionable: adj.时髦的；流行的
Short skirts are fashionable now.
现在短裙很时髦。
Charming: adj.
令人高兴的，可爱的
What a charming young man!
多么讨人喜欢的小伙子!
3. A
参考译文：希特勒是一个声名狼藉的法西斯主义者。
Notorious: adj.臭名远扬的, 臭名昭彰的
a notorious gambler
声名狼藉的赌棍
generous: adj.慷慨的；大方的； 宽宏大量的
He is very generous ― he often buys things for other people.
他很大方，经常为别人买东西。
Legal: adj.合法的; 法律的
legal aid
法律援助
pet: n.宠物, 受宠爱的人, 不悦; adj.宠爱的, 亲昵的; vt.宠爱; vi.拥抱, 爱抚, 生气, 发脾气
She is a perfect pet.
她是最受宠爱的人。
4. D
参考译文：英语是世界上最有影响力的语言之一。
Mobile: adj.可移动的, 易变的, 机动的; n.运动物体
The mobile medical team will soon be here.
巡回医疗队不久就要到这儿来。
Monstrous: adj.巨大的, 畸形的, 怪异的, 恐怖的, 凶暴的; <口>难以置信的, 荒谬的
monstrous cruelty
极端残酷
Your behaviour in class is monstrous!
你在课堂上的行为真是丢人!
Zealous: adj.热心的；积极的
He is a zealous supporter of our cause.
他是我们事业的热心支持者。
Predominant: adj.卓越的, 支配的, 主要的, 突出的, 有影响的
the predominant feature of sb.'s character
某人性格的主要特征
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第52天～^4月5日1. Airline _____ were expected to approach $1 billion.
A. compliments
B. customs
C. earnings
D. sports
2. This music seems to ______ one’s spirit of evil thoughts.
A. perish
B. purify
C. persecute
D. perch
3. She ______ being spied on when she was sun-bathing in the garden.
A. responded to
B. resorted
C. resented
D. resigned
4. The milk boiled over and there was a _____ smell of burning.
A. digital
B. vegetable
C. ruthless
D. horrible
1. C
参考译文：定期航线的收入预料会达到10亿。
Compliment: n.称赞, 恭维, 致意, 问候, 道贺; vt.称赞, 褒扬, 恭维
make one's compliments
问好， 问候
customs: n.进口税, 海关
earnings: n.所得,收入
He has spent all his earnings.
他把所赚的钱都花光了。
Sports: adj.运动的，有关运动的; 非正式的； 式样简便的
a sports jacket
便装
2. B
参考译文：这种音乐似乎可以净化人的心灵。
Perish: vi.毁灭, 死亡, 腐烂, 枯萎; vt.毁坏, 使麻木
Flowers perish when frost comes.
霜降时花即枯萎。
Purify: vt.使纯净; （常与of, from连用）使无罪
This salt has been purified for use in medicine.
这种盐已经提纯以供药用。
Persecute: v.迫害
persecute sb. with questions
给某人出难题
perch: .n. 栖木, 人所居的高位, 有利的地位, 杆, 河鲈; v.(使)栖息, 就位, 位于
Birds perched on the branch.
鸟停在树枝上。
3. C
参考译文：她讨厌在花园做日光浴的时候被人偷窥。
Respond : vi.回答;（常与to连用）反应；回报
I offered him a drink but he didn't respond.
我请他喝酒，但他未作回答。
Resort: vi.求助, 诉诸, 采取(某种手段等), 常去; n.凭借, 手段, 常去之地, 胜地
（与to连用）凭藉
to pass without resort to cheating
不靠作弊获得通过
resent: v.愤恨, 怨恨
He resents criticism.
他怨恨批评。
Resign: vt., vi.（常与from连用）辞去（职务）
to resign from a job
辞职
（常与to连用）听从，顺从，甘心于
no resign oneself to being defeated
不甘心于失败
4. D
参考译文：牛奶煮过头了，发出可怕的烧焦味。
Digital: adj.数字的, 数位的, 手指的; n.数字, 数字式
digital display
数字显示
vegetable: n.蔬菜, 植物, 生活呆板单调的人,〈医〉植物人; adj.蔬菜的, 植物的
We use vegetable oil for cooking.
我们用植物油烧菜。
Ruthless: adj.无情的, 残忍的
Horrible: adj.可怕的, 恐怖的, 讨厌的
What horrible weather!
这鬼天气!
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第51天～^4月4日1. He told his son not to mess _____ the radio.
A. about
B. up
C. around
D. with
2. The old barn tumbled _____ in the storm.
A. down
B. over
C. to
D. off
3. When writing a biography of Napoleon she stumbled _____ some hitherto unknown facts.
A. up
B. for
C. to
D. across
4. Eggs were on sale cheap. And shoppers _____ up the bargain.
A. snapped
B. probed
C. groped
D. foamed
1. D
参考译文：他告诉他儿子不要胡乱摆弄收音机。
mess about
乱做；笨手笨脚地做；胡扯
乱忙；瞎忙
Stop messing about ― finish your work.
别瞎折腾了，把你的工作做完。
mess around Informal
To pass time in aimless puttering.
虚度光阴
To associate casually or playfully:
随便交往或厮混：
liked to mess around with pals on days off.
喜欢休息日与朋友们厮混
mess up：犯错误，尤指因紧张或混乱而致：
messed up and dropped the ball.
慌慌张张把球掉了
mess with
同...一起用膳; 胡乱摆弄; 搞糟; 干扰; 与...厮混在一起; 参预
2. A
参考译文：这个旧农舍在暴风雨中倒塌了。
tumble：n.跌倒, 摔跤, 翻斤斗；vi. 翻倒, 摔倒, 倒塌, 滚动, 翻筋斗, 仓惶地行动
vt.使摔倒, 使滚翻, 弄乱
tumble over
乱扔; 打翻; 绊倒; 反复思考
tumble about/ around: 打滚；翻来覆去
tumble down: 倒塌
The walls came tumbling down.
墙轰然倒塌
tumble to
领悟, 明白; [英]适应; 赞成, 同意
3. D
参考译文：在给拿破伦写传记的时候她偶然发现了一些迄今未知的事实。
Stumble: v.绊倒, 使困惑, 蹒跚, 结结巴巴地说话, 踌躇; n.绊倒, 错误
stumble upon [on, across]
偶然找到, 无意中发现
stumble into
同...相碰; 无意中卷入; 偶尔走入; 犯(错误, 罪等)
4. A
参考译文：鸡蛋降价大甩卖，顾客们都在抢购。
Snap: v.猛地吸住, 突然折断, 使劈啪地晌, 猛咬; n.猛咬, 突然折断, 劈啪声; adj.突然的
snap up: v. 抢购; 匆匆吃下; 抢先弄到手
Probe : n.探针, 探测器; vt.(以探针等)探查, 查明
Grope: v.& n.摸索
grope one's way
摸着走; 探索解决办法
foam: n.泡沫, 水沫, 泡沫材料, 泡沫橡皮, 泡沫塑料; vi.起泡沫, 冒汗水, 吐白沫
vt.使起泡沫
foam with rage
气得唾沫四溅; 大发雷庭
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第50天～^4月3日1. Your shirt’s hanging out, Ned; _____ it in at once.
A. trigger
B. tumble
C. tow
D. tuck
2. He is small yet tough, and no one dares to _____ with him
A. tease
B. tangle
C. terrify
D. tackle
3. For some weeks that ship company has been just ____ over.
A. fussing
B. picking
C. ticking
D. licking
4. Mary has no outside interests at all. Her whole life ______ around her husband.
A. stumbles
B. revolves
C. messes
D. ticks
1. D
参考译文：Ned,你的衣服还在外面挂着呢，马上把它收进来。
trigger: vt.引发, 引起, 触发; n.板机
easy on the trigger
[美]易怒的, 性急的, 容易冲动的
hair trigger
一触即发的(动作迅速的)
pull the trigger
射击; 使发动起来
quick on the trigger
动不动就开枪的; 行动迅速的; 机灵的
trigger off
[口]触发; 引起
tumble: n.跌倒, 摔跤, 翻斤斗; vi.翻倒, 摔倒, 倒塌, 滚动, 翻筋斗, 仓惶地行动
vt.使摔倒, 使滚翻, 弄乱
Suddenly I tumbled to it.
我突然地明白过来。
Tow: vt.拖，拉，牵引（车辆）; n.拖, 拖曳所用之绳, 麻的粗纤维
We towed the car to the garage.
我们把车子拖到了汽车修理间。
Tuck: n.缝摺, 活力, 鼓声, 船尾突出部下方, 食物(尤指点心、蛋糕)
vt.打摺, 卷起, 挤进, 塞, 使隐藏; vi.折成摺子, 缩拢
Came to tuck me in.
给我把被子掖好。
2. B
参考译文：他个子小但是很强悍，没有人敢和他较量。
Tease: n.揶揄, 戏弄, 逗惹; vt.取笑, 逗恼, 奚落, 欺负, 嘲弄, 取笑, 强求, 梳理
You must not tease your little sister.
你不应该取笑你的小妹妹。
Tangle: n.混乱状态; v.处于混乱状态; （与with连用）（与人）争论，吵架，较量
be in a tangle
纠缠不清, 陷于混乱之中
tangle over
对...发生争论
tangle up
缠 在一起; 包含
tangle with sb.
[口]与某人发生纠纷; 与某人发生口角, 与某人打架
terrify: vt.使恐怖；使惊吓；吓坏
The animals were terrified by the storm.
动物被风暴吓坏了。
Tackle: n.工具, 复滑车, 滑车, 辘轱, 用具, 装备, 扭倒;
vt.固定, 应付(难事等), 处理, 解决, 抓住; vi.捉住, 扭住, 扭倒
He tackled his opponent.
他抱住并绊倒了对方。
3. C
参考译文：这家船公司几周以来都死气沉沉。
tick over
（内燃机等）怠速转动
（工作等）接近停滞，慢吞吞地进行，死气沉沉
fuss: n.忙乱, 大惊小怪, 大惊小怪的人; v.忙乱, 大惊小怪
to get into a fuss
焦急
make a fuss over sb.
对某人过分关心, 大肆吹捧某人
pick: n.精选, 掘, 鹤嘴锄; v.拾取
pick on
选择
（作挨骂或受罚对象）挑中（某人）
Why pick on me?
为什么偏偏挑中我？
pick at
一点一点地吃
lick: n.舔, 少许, 打; vt.舔, 卷过, 鞭打, 克服, 征服; vi.轻轻拍打
The cat cleaned itself by licking its hair.
猫舔身上的毛使自己干净。
lick (one's) wounds
To recuperate after a defeat.
从挫折中恢复
4. B
参考译文：Mary对外界没有什么兴趣，她所有的生活都围着她丈夫转。
Stumble: v.绊倒, 使困惑, 蹒跚, 结结巴巴地说话, 踌躇; n.绊倒, 错误
I stumbled over a stone and fell.
我在石头上绊了一下跌倒了。
Revolve: v.绕转；旋转（与around连用）以…为中心
The wheel is revolving about its axis.
轮子在轴上转动。
Mess: n.混乱, 脏乱; v.弄乱
Your room is in a mess. Please tidy it.
你的房间杂乱不堪，请把它打扫干净。
Tick: n.滴答声, 记号, 勾号, 扁虱; v.滴答地响, 标以记号, 作滴答声
what makes a person tick
某人的行为或做某事的动机
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第49天～^4月2日1. The enemy attacked us on the left ______.
A. flannel
B. flap
C. flank
D. filter
2. The spring conference will be held in Milwaukee on three _____ days, namely May 15, 16, and 17.
A. consecutive
B. connective
C. consistent
D. continual
3. Daylight _____ long in the summertime.
A. lags
B. lingers
C. tows
D. prolongs
4. _______ is a compound of oxygen with another element or radical.
A. Zinc
B. Silicon
C. Bronze
D. Oxide
1. C
参考译文：敌人从我们的左侧进攻。
Flannel: n.法兰绒, 法兰绒衣服; adj.法兰绒的; vt.用法兰绒包(或裹), 给...穿上法兰绒衣服
cotton flannel (=flannelette)
绒布
opera flannel
浅色全毛法兰绒
Flap: n.拍打, 拍打声, 副翼; v.拍打, 鼓翼而飞, 飘动, 拉下(帽)的边, 扔, 掷
The scarf flapped her face.
围巾拂着她的脸。
Flank: n.腰窝, 侧面, 军队侧翼, 侧腹, 胁, 腰窝肉; vt.在...的侧面, 侧翼包围, 守侧面
vi.侧面与...相接
to attack the left flank
攻击左翼
filter: n.滤波器, 过滤器, 滤光器, 筛选; vt.过滤, 渗透, 用过滤法除去
vi.滤过, 渗入, (消息等)走漏, 慢慢传开
The news slowly filtered through to everyone in the office.
这个消息慢慢传到办公室里每个人。
2. A
参考译文：春季会议将在Milwaukee连续举行3天，也就是五月15，16，17号三天。
Consecutive: adj.连续的, 联贯的
The number 4, 5, 6 are consecutive.
数字四、五、六是一组连续数字。
Connective: adj.连合的, 连接的; n.连接词
Consistent: adj.一致的, 调和的, 坚固的, [数、统]相容的
This statement is not consistent with what you said at yesterday's meeting.
这个说法与你昨天会上的发言不相符。
Continual: adj.不停的；连续的
He hates these continual arguments.
他讨厌这种无休止的争论。
continual指“一段时间内多次发生”、“时断时续”或“中断时间很短而又接连发生”， 如：Continual practice is necessary to master English. 要掌握英语必须经常不断地练习。
3. B
参考译文：日照时间在夏季是比较长的。
Lag: n.落后, 囚犯, 迟延, 桶板, 防护套; adj.最后的; vi.缓缓而行, 滞后
vt.落后于, 押往监狱, 加上外套
Let not a single classmate lag behind.
不要让一个同学掉队。
Linger: vi.逗留；徘徊; （常与over, on连用）拖延; （常与on连用）苟延残喘
Winter lingered.
冬天迟迟不去。
Tow: n.拖, 拖曳所用之绳, 麻的粗纤维; vt.拖, 曳, 牵引; vi.拖行, 被拖带
in tow
紧跟着；被拖着
on tow
被拖着
prolong: vt.延长；伸展
The delegation decided to prolong their visit by one week.
代表团决定把访问延长一个星期。
4. D
参考译文：氧化物是氧和另一种活动分子组成的。
Zinc: n.锌; vt.涂锌于
zinc oxide
氧化锌
Silicon: n.[化]硅, 硅元素
silicon transistor
硅晶体管
bronze: n.青铜(铜与锡合金), 铜像; adj.青铜色的; vt., vi.变成青铜色；使成茶褐色
bronzed by the sun
晒成古铜色
oxide: n.氧化物
iron oxide
氧化铁
< 我要过六级 >之考试词汇每天练～第48天～^4月1日^1. The boss discharged the cook for his incompetence. The word "discharged" here means_____.
A)laid down
B)laid off
C)laid away
D)laid up
2. Petrol is manufactured from the _____ oil we take out of the ground.
A)crude
B)raw
C)rough
D)tough
3. One of the most spectacular qualities of man is notably his _____ to any kind of natural environment.
A)inclination
B)domination
C)adaptability
D)availability
4. It takes years of hard work to _____ a good dictionary.
A)compose
B)comply
C)construct
D)compile
1. B
参考译文：老板炒了厨师的鱿鱼，因为他技术不好。
Lay down: To give up and surrender: 放弃并投降
laid down their arms.
缴械投降
To specify: 规定：
laid down the rules.
制定法规
To store for the future.
储备为将来储备
To lie down.
躺下
lay off: 暂时解雇员工停止雇用（工人），尤指暂时性的
lay away: 收藏搁置并保留至以后交付; 储蓄为将来储备；贮存
lay up: v.贮存, 搁置, 卧床
2. A
参考译文：汽油是从地低取出的原油中提取出来的。
Crude: adj.天然的, 未加工的, 粗糙的, 拙劣的, 粗鲁的; n.天然的物质
crude oil
原油
raw: n.生肉, 擦伤处, 身上的痛处; adj.未加工的, 生疏的, 处于自然状态的, ,不掺水的, 擦掉皮的, 阴冷的, 刺痛的; vt.擦伤
raw material
原料
rough: adj.粗糙的, 粗略的, 大致的, 粗野的, 粗暴的, 粗略叙述的; v.大体描述; adv.粗糙地
a rough surface
粗糙的表面
tough: n.恶棍; adj.强硬的, 艰苦的, 坚强的, 坚韧的, 强壮的, 吃苦耐劳的, 凶恶的, 粗暴的
adv.<口>强硬地, 顽强地
as tough as leather
像皮革一样坚韧
3. C
参考译文：人类最出色的技能之一就是能够适应任何自然环境。
inclination : n.倾斜, 弯曲, 倾度, 倾向, 爱好
an inclination to grow fat
长胖的趋势
domination: n.统治；控制；支配under the domination of these emotions
在这种情绪 的支配下
adaptability: n.适应性, 顺应性, 可用性; 灵活性
relative adaptability
相对适应性
availability : n.可用性, 有效性, 实用性
4. D
参考译文：汇编一本字典需要很多年的努力。
Compose: v.组成, 写作, 排字, (使)安定, 调解
Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen.
水是由氢和氧组成的。
comply: v. 照做；遵守；依从；应允
All the citizens must comply with the law.
一切公民都必须遵守法律。
construct: vt.建造；构筑
to construct a bridge
建桥
compile: vt. 编辑；编纂；汇编；搜集
We are compiling an English dictionary for students.
我们正在编一本供大学生用的英语词典。 作者: 你记得吗 时间: 2004-5-17 11:48 标题: Re:我要过六级 之考试词汇每天练4.1-5.12
