2013-4-13

Question 0

drawer

Answer 0

drawer noun
1 /drɔ:(r)/ a part of a piece of furniture such as a desk, used for keeping things in. It is shaped like a box and has a handle on the front for pulling it out. 抽屉:
in the top/middle/bottom drawer of the desk 写字台的上层╱中层╱下层抽屉
 ➡  see also CHEST OF DRAWERS , TOP DRAWER
2 /ˈdrɔ:ə(r)/ (formal) a person who writes a cheque 开票人；出票人

Question 1

idiomatic

Answer 1

idiom•at•ic /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/ adj.
1 containing expressions that are natural to a NATIVE SPEAKER of a language 表达方式地道的；符合（某一）语言习惯的:
She speaks fluent and idiomatic English. 她讲一口流利地道的英语。
2 containing an idiom 包含习语的:
an idiomatic expression 惯用语
# idiom•at•ic•al•ly /-kli/ adv.

Question 2

mythology

Answer 2

myth•ology /mɪˈθɒlədʒi; NAmE -ˈθɑ:l-/ noun (pl. -ies) [U, C]
1 ancient MYTHS in general; the ancient MYTHS of a particular culture, society, etc. （统称）神话；某文化（或社会等）的神话:
Greek mythology 希腊神话
a study of the religions and mythologies of ancient Rome 关于古罗马的宗教和神话的研究
2 ideas that many people think are true but that do not exist or are false 虚幻的想法；错误的观点:
the popular mythology that life begins at forty 生活四十方起步这种普遍的错误观点

Question 3

blackjack

Answer 3

black•jack /ˈblækdʒæk/ noun
1 (BrE also pon•toon) [U] a card game in which players try to collect cards with a total value of 21 and no more * 21 点纸牌游戏（玩者力争取得 21 点的总点数）
2 (especially NAmE) a type of CLUB used as a weapon, especially a metal pipe covered with leather （包革）金属棍棒，金属警棍

Question 4

astrology

Answer 4

as•trol•ogy /əˈstrɒlədʒi; NAmE əˈstrɑ:l-/ noun [U]
the study of the positions of the stars and the movements of the planets in the belief that they influence human affairs 占星术；占星学
# astro•logic•al /ˌæstrəˈlɒdʒɪkl; NAmE -ˈlɑ:dʒ-/ adj. :
astrological influences 占星术的影响

Question 5

preparedness

Answer 5

pre•pared•ness /prɪˈpeərɪdnəs; NAmE -ˈperd-/ noun [U] ~ to do sth (formal)
the state of being ready or willing to do sth 准备好的状态；愿意:
I was surprised by his preparedness to break the law. 我对他打算以身试法感到惊讶。
The troops are in a state of preparedness. 军队已进入备战状态。

Question 6

troop

Answer 6

troop /tru:p/ noun, verb
■noun
1 troops [pl.] soldiers, especially in large groups 军队；部队；士兵:
They announced the withdrawal of 12 000 troops from the area. 他们宣布从这个地区撤军 12 000 人。
The president decided to send in the troops. 总统决定派驻军队。
Russian troops 俄国军队
2 [C] one group of soldiers, especially in tanks or on horses 连队；坦克连；骑兵连 (figurative) :
A troop of guests was moving towards the house. 一群客人朝那房子走去。
3 [C] a local group of SCOUTS 童子军中队
# troop adj. [only before noun] :
troop movements (= of soldiers) 部队的调动
■verb [V+adv./prep.] (used with a plural subject 与复数主语连用) to walk somewhere together as a group 成群结队而行；列队行进:
After lunch we all trooped down to the beach. 午餐后我们都成群结队走向海滩。

Question 7

supposedly

Answer 7

sup•posed•ly /səˈpəʊzɪdli; NAmE -ˈpoʊ-/ adv.
according to what is generally thought or believed but not known for certain 据信；据传；据说
SYN ALLEGEDLY :
The novel is supposedly based on a true story. 据说这部小说是以一个真实的故事为依据的。

Question 8

supposed

Answer 8

sup•posed /səˈpəʊzd; NAmE səˈpoʊzd/ adj. [only before noun]
used to show that you think that a claim, statement or way of describing sb/sth is not true or correct, although it is generally believed to be 误以为的；误信的；所谓的
SYN ALLEGED :
This is the opinion of the supposed experts. 这是所谓专家的看法。
When did this supposed accident happen? 这场所谓的事故发生在什么时候？

Question 9

suppose

Answer 9

sup•pose /səˈpəʊz/ verb
1 to think or believe that sth is true or possible (based on the knowledge that you have) （根据所知）认为，推断，料想: [V]
Getting a visa isn’t as simple as you might suppose. 办签证不像你想的那么容易。
Prices will go up, I suppose. 我觉得物价将会上涨。
[VN to inf] (formal)
This combination of qualities is generally supposed to be extremely rare. 一般认为，同时具有这样一些品质极为罕见。
[VN to inf, VN-ADJ] (formal)
She had supposed him (to be) very rich. 她原以为他很有钱。
[VN-N] (formal)
I had supposed his wife a younger woman. 我原以为他妻子要更年轻。
[V (that)]
I don’t suppose for a minute that he’ll agree (= I’m sure that he won’t). 我认为他决不会同意。
Why do you suppose he resigned? 你凭什么推断他辞职了呢？
There is no reason to suppose she’s lying. 认为她在说谎完全没道理。
I suppose you think it’s funny, do you? (= showing anger) 你好像觉得这很好笑，是不是？
HELP ‘That’ is nearly always left out, especially in speech. * that 一般都省去，在口语中尤其如此。
2 to pretend that sth is true; to imagine what would happen if sth were true 假定；假设；设想: [V (that)]
Suppose flights are fully booked on that day—which other day could we go? 假定那天的航班都订满了 ── 我们还可以在哪天走呢？
Let us suppose, for example, that you are married with two children. 比方说，我们假设你成家了，还有两个孩子。
[VN] (formal)
The theory supposes the existence of life on other planets. 这个理论假定其他行星存在生命。
[VN-ADJ] (formal)
Suppose him dead—what then? 假如他死了 ── 那怎么办？
[also VN-N, VN to inf]
3 used to make a statement, request or suggestion less direct or less strong （婉转表达）我看，要我说，要不: [V]
I could take you in the car, I suppose (= but I don’t really want to). 要不你坐我的车。
‘Can I borrow the car?’ ‘I suppose so (= Yes, but I’m not happy about it).’ “我能借这辆车吗？”“应该可以吧。”
[V (that)]
I don’t suppose (that) I could have a look at your newspaper, could I? 我能不能看看您的报纸？
Suppose we take a later train? 要不我们坐晚一点的火车？
IDM be supposed to do/be sth
1 to be expected or required to do/be sth according to a rule, a custom, an arrangement, etc. （按规定、习惯、安排等）应当，应，该，须:
You’re supposed to buy a ticket, but not many people do. 按说应当买票，不过买的人不多。
I thought we were supposed to be paid today. 我以为我们今天会领到薪水呢。
The engine doesn’t sound like it’s supposed to. 发动机听起来不对劲。
You were supposed to be here an hour ago! 你本该在一小时以前就到这儿！
How was I supposed to know you were waiting for me? 我哪知道你在等我？
‘Yes and no.’ ‘ What is that supposed to mean?’ (= showing that you are annoyed) “是但又不是。”“这算什么意思呢？”
2 to be generally believed or expected to be/do sth 一般认为；人们普遍觉得会:
I haven’t seen it myself, but it’s supposed to be a great movie. 这部电影我没看过，不过人们普遍认为很不错。
not be supposed to do sth to not be allowed to do sth 不准；不应当；不得:
You’re not supposed to walk on the grass. 不准践踏草地。

Question 10

orbital

Answer 10

or•bit•al /ˈɔ:bɪtl; NAmE ˈɔ:rb-/ adj., noun
■adj. [only before noun]
1 connected with the orbit of a planet or object in space （行星或空间物体）轨道的
2 (BrE) (of a road 道路) built around the edge of a town or city to reduce the amount of traffic travelling through the centre （城市）外环路的
■noun (BrE) a very large RING ROAD , especially if it is a MOTORWAY 高速环行路:
the M25 London orbital 伦敦 M25 高速环行路

Question 11

journal

Answer 11

jour•nal /ˈdʒɜ:nl; NAmE ˈdʒɜ:rnl/ noun
1 a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject or profession （某学科或专业的）报纸，刊物，杂志:
a scientific/trade journal 科学╱行业杂志
the British Medical Journal 《英国医学杂志》
2 used in the title of some newspapers （用于报纸名）…报:
the Wall Street Journal 《华尔街日报》
3 a written record of the things you do, see, etc. every day 日志；日记:
He kept a journal of his travels across Asia. 他把自己的亚洲之行记录下来了。
 ➡  compare DIARY (2)

Question 12

imaginative

Answer 12

im•agina•tive /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/ adj.
having or showing new and exciting ideas 富于想象力的；创新的
SYN INVENTIVE :
an imaginative approach/idea/child 有创意的方法╱思想╱孩子
recipes that make imaginative use of seasonal vegetables 妙用时令蔬菜的菜谱
OPP UNIMAGINATIVE
# im•agina•tive•ly adv. :
The stables have been imaginatively converted into offices. 马房被别出心裁地改成了办公室。

imaginative thought

Question 13

advisability

advisable

Answer 13

ad•vis•able /ədˈvaɪzəbl/ adj. [not usually before noun] ~ (to do sth)
sensible and a good idea in order to achieve sth 明智；可取:
Early booking is advisable. 早订票是明智的。
It is advisable to book early. 宜提早订票。
OPP INADVISABLE
# ad•vis•abil•ity /ədˌvaɪzəˈbɪləti/ noun [U]

Question 14

frown

Answer 14

frown /fraʊn/ verb, noun
■verb ~ (at sb/sth) to make a serious, angry or worried expression by bringing your EYEBROWS closer together so that lines appear on your FOREHEAD 皱眉；蹙额: [V]
What are you frowning at me for? 你为什么朝我皱眉头？
She frowned with concentration. 她全神贯注，紧锁双眉。
[also V speech]
PHR V ˈfrown on/upon sb/sth to disapprove of sb/sth 不赞成；不同意；不许可:
In her family, any expression of feeling was frowned upon. 她家里对任何感情的流露都不以为然。
■noun [usually sing.] a serious, angry or worried expression on a person’s face that causes lines on their FOREHEAD 皱眉；蹙额:
She looked up with a puzzled frown on her face. 她抬头望着，满脸困惑，双眉紧锁。
a slight frown of disapproval/concentration, etc. 略显不赞成的脸色、全神贯注地微皱眉头等

Question 15

inconclusive

Answer 15

in•con•clu•sive /ˌɪnkənˈklu:sɪv/ adj.
not leading to a definite decision or result 非决定性的；无定论的；不确定的:
inconclusive evidence/results/tests 没有说服力的证据；无定论的结果╱试验
inconclusive discussions 无结果的讨论
OPP CONCLUSIVE
# in•con•clu•sive•ly adv. :
The last meeting had ended inconclusively. 上一次会议没有结果。

Question 16

speculate

Answer 16

specu•late /ˈspekjuleɪt/ verb
1 ~ (about/on sth) to form an opinion about sth without knowing all the details or facts 推测；猜测；推断: [V]
We all speculated about the reasons for her resignation. 我们大家都推测过她辞职的原因。
[V wh-]
It is useless to speculate why he did it. 对他为什么这么做妄加猜测毫无用处。
[V that]
We can speculate that the stone circles were used in some sort of pagan ceremony. 我们可以推测，这些石头排成的圆圈是用于某种异教崇拜仪式的。
2 [V] ~ (in/on sth) to buy goods, property, shares, etc., hoping to make a profit when you sell them, but with the risk of losing money 投机；做投机买卖:
He likes to speculate on the stock market. 他喜欢炒股。

Question 17

amount

Answer 17

amount /əˈmaʊnt/ noun, verb
■noun [C, U]
1 a sum of money 金额:
The insurance company will refund any amount due to you. 保险公司将赔偿你应得的所有款项。
You will receive a bill for the full amount. 你将收到一张全部金额的账单。
2 ~ (of sth) (used especially with uncountable nouns 尤与不可数名词连用) a quantity of sth 数量；数额:
an amount of time/money/information 一段时间；一笔钱；一些信息
We’ve had an enormous amount of help from people. 我们得到了人们大力帮助。
The server is designed to store huge amounts of data. 该服务器是为存贮大量数据设计的。
IDM any amount of sth a large quantity of sth 大量:
There’s been any amount of research into the subject. 对这个课题已进行了大量研究。
no amount of sth used for saying that sth will have no effect 即使再多（或再大）（也不）:
No amount of encouragement would make him jump into the pool. 再怎样鼓励，他也不肯往游泳池里跳。
■verb
PHR V aˈmount to sth
1 to add up to sth; to make sth as a total 总计；共计:
His earnings are said to amount to £300 000 per annum. 据说他每年的酬金高达 30 万英镑。
They gave me some help in the beginning but it did not amount to much (= they did not give me much help). 起初他们给了我一些帮助，但帮助不大。
2 to be equal to or the same as sth 等于；相当于:
Her answer amounted to a complete refusal. 她的答复等于完全拒绝。
Their actions amount to a breach of contract. 他们的行为已属违反合同。
It’ll cost a lot—well, take a lot of time, but it amounts to the same thing. 付出会很多 ── 哦，得花大量时间，不过反正都是一回事。

Question 18

unquestioned

Answer 18

un•ques•tioned /ʌnˈkwestʃənd/ adj. (formal)
1 so obvious that it cannot be doubted 显而易见的；无可争议的；毋庸置疑的；公认的:
His courage remains unquestioned. 他的勇敢仍然不容置疑。
2 accepted as right or true without really being considered 不假思索而认可的；盲目接受的:
an unquestioned assumption 盲目接受的假设

Question 19

consistently

consistent

Answer 19

con•sist•ent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj.
1 (approving) always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc. 一致的；始终如一的:
She’s not very consistent in the way she treats her children. 她对待孩子反复无常。
He has been Milan’s most consistent player this season. 他是米兰队这个赛季状态最稳定的队员。
We must be consistent in applying the rules. 我们在实施这些规则时必须保持一致。
a consistent approach to the problem 解决问题的一贯方法
2 happening in the same way and continuing for a period of time 连续的；持续的:
the party’s consistent failure to come up with any new policies 这个政党长时期的提不出任何新政策
a pattern of consistent growth in the economy 经济持续增长的模式
3 ~ with sth in agreement with sth; not CONTRADICTING sth 与…一致的；相符的；符合的；不矛盾的:
The results are entirely consistent with our earlier research. 这些结果与我们早些时候的研究完全吻合。
injuries consistent with a fall from an upper storey (= similar to those such a fall would have caused) 和从楼上摔下来的情形相符合的伤处
4 (of an argument or a set of ideas 论点或一系列的观点) having different parts that all agree with each other 相互连贯的:
a well-thought-out and consistent argument 经过深思熟虑的、相互连贯的论点
OPP INCONSISTENT
# con•sist•ent•ly adv. :
Her work has been of a consistently high standard. 她的工作一直是高水准的。
We have argued consistently for a change in the law. 我们一直坚持不懈地鼓吹要更改法律。

Question 20

faithfully

Answer 20

faith•ful•ly /ˈfeɪθfəli/ adv.
1 accurately; carefully 准确地；如实地；仔细地:
to follow instructions faithfully 严格遵循指示
The events were faithfully recorded in her diary. 这些事件在她的日记中如实地记录了下来。
2 in a loyal way; in a way that you can rely on 忠实地；忠诚地:
He had supported the local team faithfully for 30 years. 他忠实地支持当地球队 30 年。
She promised faithfully not to tell anyone my secret. 她保证恪守诺言，不把我的秘密告诉任何人。
IDM Yours faithfully (BrE) used at the end of a formal letter before you sign your name, when you have addressed sb as ‘Dear Sir/Dear Madam, etc.’ and not by their name （正式信末署名前的套语）

Question 21

faithful

Answer 21

faith•ful /ˈfeɪθfl/ adj.
1 ~ (to sb/sth) staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or belief 忠实的；忠诚的 SYN LOYAL :
a faithful servant/friend/dog 忠实的仆人╱朋友╱狗
He remained faithful to the ideals of the party. 他对党的理想坚贞不移。
She was rewarded for her 40 years’ faithful service with the company. 她为公司忠诚服务了 40 年，因而获得奖赏。
I have been a faithful reader of your newspaper for many years. 我是贵报多年来的忠实读者。
2 the faithful noun [pl.] people who believe in a religion; the loyal supporters of a political party （宗教的）忠实信徒；（政党的）忠诚支持者:
The president will keep the support of the party faithful. 总统将继续获得忠诚党员的拥护。
3 (of a wife, husband or partner 夫妻或性伴侣) ~ (to sb) not having a sexual relationship with anyone else 忠诚的；忠贞的
OPP UNFAITHFUL
4 ~ (to sth) true and accurate; not changing anything 如实的；丝毫不变的:
a faithful copy/account/description 精确的副本；如实的叙述╱描述
His translation manages to be faithful to the spirit of the original. 他的译文做到了忠于原文的精神。
5 [only before noun] able to be trusted; that you can rely on 可信任的；可信赖的:
my faithful old car 我那忠实的老爷车
# faith•ful•ness noun [U] :
faithfulness to tradition 对传统的恪守
She had doubts about his faithfulness. 她怀疑他的忠诚。

Question 22

loyal

Answer 22

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ adj. ~ (to sb/sth)
remaining faithful to sb/sth and supporting them or it 忠诚的；忠实的
SYN TRUE :
a loyal friend/supporter 忠实的朋友╱支持者
She has always remained loyal to her political principles. 她总是信守自己的政治原则。
OPP DISLOYAL
# loy•al•ly /ˈlɔɪəli/ adv.

Question 23

faith

Answer 23

faith /feɪθ/ noun
1 [U] ~ (in sb/sth) trust in sb’s ability or knowledge; trust that sb/sth will do what has been promised 信任；相信；信心:
I have great faith in you—I know you’ll do well. 我对你有信心 ── 我知道你会干好的。
We’ve lost faith in the government’s promises. 我们不再相信政府的承诺。
Her friend’s kindness has restored her faith in human nature. 她朋友的善意使她恢复了对人性的信心。
He has blind faith (= unreasonable trust) in doctors’ ability to find a cure. 他盲目相信医生有妙手回春的能力。
2 [U, sing.] strong religious belief 宗教信仰；信德:
to lose your faith 失去信德
Faith is stronger than reason. 信德比理智更有力。
3 [C] a particular religion （某一）宗教:
the Christian faith 基督教
The children are learning to understand people of different faiths. 孩子们在学会理解不同宗教信仰的人。
4 [U] good ~ the intention to do sth right 诚意；善意:
They handed over the weapons as a gesture of good faith. 他们交出武器以示诚意。
IDM break/keep faith with sb to break/keep a promise that you have made to sb; to stop/continue being loyal to sb 对某人不守信用╱守信用；不忠诚╱忠诚于某人
in bad ˈfaith knowing that what you are doing is wrong 存心不良；背信弃义地
in good ˈfaith believing that what you are doing is right; believing that sth is correct 真诚；诚心诚意:
We printed the report in good faith but have now learnt that it was incorrect. 我们好意印发了这份报告，但现在才知道它并不正确。
 ➡  more at PIN v.

Question 24

auditor

Answer 24

au•dit•or /ˈɔ:dɪtə(r)/ noun
1 a person who officially examines the business and financial records of a company 审计员；稽核员
2 (NAmE) a person who attends a college course, but without having to take exams and without receiving credit （大学课程的）旁听生

Question 25

distract

Answer 25

dis•tract /dɪˈstrækt/ verb [VN] ~ sb/sth (from sth)
to take sb’s attention away from what they are trying to do 转移（注意力）；分散（思想）；使分心
SYN DIVERT :
You’re distracting me from my work. 你使我不能专心工作。
Don’t talk to her—she’s very easily distracted. 不要同她讲话 ── 她的注意力很容易分散。
It was another attempt to distract attention from the truth. 这又是企图分散人们对事实真相的注意力。
# dis•tract•ing adj. :
distracting thoughts 令人分心的想法
a distracting noise 使人心烦意乱的嘈杂声

Question 26

necessity

Answer 26

ne•ces•sity /nəˈsesəti/ noun
1 [U] ~ (for sth) | ~ (of sth/of doing sth) | ~ (to do sth) the fact that sth must happen or be done; the need for sth 必然；必要；需要:
We recognize the necessity for a written agreement. 我们认为有必要签订一份书面协议。
We were discussing the necessity of employing more staff. 我们在讨论是否需要雇用更多员工。
There had never been any necessity for her to go out to work. 她从来就没有出去工作的必要。
This is, of necessity, a brief and incomplete account. 这必然是一份简略的、不完全的描述。
2 [C] a thing that you must have and cannot manage without 必需的事物；必需品:
Many people cannot even afford basic necessities such as food and clothing. 许多人甚至买不起食物和衣服之类的基本必需品。
Air-conditioning is an absolute necessity in this climate. 这样的气候绝对需要有空调。
3 [C, usually sing.] a situation that must happen and that cannot be avoided 必然性；不可避免的情况:
Living in London, he felt, was an unfortunate necessity. 他觉得在伦敦生活是逼于无奈。
IDM neˌcessity is the ˌmother of inˈvention (saying) a difficult new problem forces people to think of a solution to it 需要是发明之母
 ➡  more at VIRTUE

Question 27

regularity

Answer 27

re•gu•lar•ity /ˌregjuˈlærəti/ noun
1 [U] the fact that the same thing happens again and again, and usually with the same length of time between each time it happens 规律性；经常性:
Aircraft passed overhead with monotonous regularity. 飞机一次又一次反复从头顶飞过。
2 [U] the fact that sth is arranged in an even way or in an organized pattern 匀称；端正；有规则的分布:
the striking regularity of her features 她的五官非常端正
3 [C] a thing that has a pattern to it 有规则的东西；有规律的事物:
They had observed regularities in the behaviour of the animals. 他们曾观察过这些动物的习性。
 ➡  compare IRREGULARITY

Question 28

monotonous

Answer 28

mon•ot•on•ous /məˈnɒtənəs; NAmE məˈnɑ:t-/ adj.
never changing and therefore boring 单调乏味的
SYN DULL , REPETITIOUS :
a monotonous voice/diet/routine 单调乏味的声音╱饮食╱日常事务
monotonous work 单调乏味的工作
New secretaries came and went with monotonous regularity. 秘书不停地更换，令人厌烦。
# mon•ot•on•ous•ly adv.

Question 29

conformity

Answer 29

con•form•ity /kənˈfɔ:məti; NAmE -ˈfɔ:rm-/ noun [U] ~ (to/with sth) (formal)
behaviour or actions that follow the accepted rules of society （对社会规则的）遵从，遵守
IDM in conˈformity with sth following the rules of sth; conforming to sth 遵循（规则）；与…相符合（或一致）:
regulations that are in conformity with European law 符合欧洲法律的条例

Question 30

discriminate

Answer 30

dis•crim•in•ate /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/ verb
1 ~ (between A and B) | ~ A from B to recognize that there is a difference between people or things; to show a difference between people or things 区别；辨别；区分 SYN DIFFERENTIATE , DISTINGUISH : [V]
The computer program was unable to discriminate between letters and numbers. 这计算机程序不能辨别字母与数字。
[VN]
When do babies learn to discriminate voices? 婴儿什么时候学会辨别嗓音呢？
A number of features discriminate this species from others. 有许多特征使这一物种与其他物种区别开来。
2 [V] ~ (against sb) | ~ (in favour of sb) to treat one person or group worse/better than another in an unfair way 区别对待；歧视；偏袒:
practices that discriminate against women and in favour of men 重男轻女的做法
It is illegal to discriminate on grounds of race, sex or religion. 因种族、性别或宗教信仰而有所歧视是非法的。

Question 31

species

Answer 31

spe•cies /ˈspi:ʃi:z/ noun (pl. spe•cies)
a group into which animals, plants, etc. that are able to breed with each other and produce healthy young are divided, smaller than a GENUS and identified by a Latin name 种，物种（分类上小于属）:
a rare species of beetle 一种稀有甲虫
There are many species of dog(s). 狗有许多种。
a conservation area for endangered species 濒危物种保护区

Question 32

beetle

Answer 32

bee•tle /ˈbi:tl/ noun, verb
■noun
1 an insect, often large and black, with a hard case on its back, covering its wings. There are several types of beetle. 甲虫  ➡  see also DEATH-WATCH BEETLE
2 Beetle ™ (NAmE also bug) the English name for the original Volkswagen small car with a round shape at the front and the back “甲壳虫”小汽车（一款大众牌小汽车的英语名称）
■verb [V+adv./prep.] (BrE, informal) to move somewhere quickly 快速移动 SYN SCURRY :
I last saw him beetling off down the road. 我上次见到他时，他正快步沿路而去。

Question 33

inquiring

=enquiring

Answer 33

en•quir•ing (also in•quir•ing especially in NAmE ) /ɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/ adj. [usually before noun]
1 showing an interest in learning new things 爱探索的；好奇的；好问的:
a child with an enquiring mind 有好奇心的孩子
2 asking for information 探询的；探究的:
an enquiring look 探询的神色
# en•quir•ing•ly (also in•quir•ing•ly especially in NAmE ) adv.

Question 34

fruitful

Answer 34

fruit•ful /ˈfru:tfl/ adj.
1 producing many useful results 成果丰硕的；富有成效的 SYN PRODUCTIVE :
a fruitful collaboration/discussion 富有成效的合作╱讨论
OPP FRUITLESS
2 (literary) (of land or trees 土地或树木) producing a lot of crops 富饶的；丰产的
# fruit•ful•ly /ˈfru:tfəli/ adv.
# fruit•ful•ness /ˈfru:tfəlnəs/ noun [U]

Question 35

concise

Answer 35

con•cise /kənˈsaɪs/ adj.
1 giving only the information that is necessary and important, using few words 简明的；简练的；简洁的:
a concise summary 简明扼要的总结
clear concise instructions 言简意赅的说明
2 [only before noun] (of a book 书籍) shorter than the original book, on which it was based 简略的；简缩的；简明的:
a concise dictionary 简明词典
# con•cise•ly adv.
# con•cise•ness (also less frequent con•ci•sion /kənˈsɪʒn/) noun [U]

Question 36

keen

Answer 36

keen /ki:n/ adj., verb
■adj. (keen•er, keen•est) EAGER/ENTHUSIASTIC 热切；热情
1 (especially BrE) ~ (to do sth) | ~ (that …) | ~ (on doing sth) wanting to do sth or wanting sth to happen very much 渴望；热切；热衷于 SYN EAGER :
John was very keen to help. 约翰很热心，愿意帮忙。
We are keen that our school should get involved too. 我们盼着自己学校也参与其中。
I wasn’t too keen on going to the party. 我不太想去参加这次聚会。
2 [usually before noun] enthusiastic about an activity or idea, etc. 热情的；热心的:
a keen sportsman 热心运动的人
one of the keenest supporters of the team 这个队最热情的支持者之一
LIKING SB/STH 喜爱
3 ~ on sb/sth/on doing sth (BrE, informal) liking sb/sth very much; very interested in sb/sth 喜爱；（对…）着迷，有兴趣:
Tom’s very keen on Anna. 汤姆迷上了安娜。
She’s not keen on being told what to do. 她不喜欢别人向她发号施令。
 ➡  note at LIKE
CLEVER 聪明
4 [only before noun] quick to understand 思维敏捷的；机灵的；机智的:
a keen mind/intellect 敏捷的思考╱头脑
SYN SHARP , ACUTE IDEAS/FEELINGS 思想感情
5 [usually before noun] strong or deep 强烈的；浓厚的；深厚的:
a keen sense of tradition 强烈的传统意识
He took a keen interest in his grandson’s education. 他对孙子的教育很感兴趣。
SENSES 感官
6 [only before noun] highly developed 灵敏的；敏锐的 SYN SHARP :
Dogs have a keen sense of smell. 狗的嗅觉很灵敏。
My friend has a keen eye for (= is good at noticing) a bargain. 我的朋友最会发现便宜货。
COMPETITION 竞争
7 involving people competing very hard with each other for sth 激烈的；紧张的:
There is keen competition for places at the college. 要在这所学院就读竞争是非常激烈的。
PRICES 价格
8 (especially BrE) kept low in order to compete with other prices 低廉的；有竞争力的 SYN COMPETITIVE , SHARP
WIND 风
9 (literary) extremely cold 寒冷刺骨的
KNIFE 刀
10 [usually before noun] (literary) having a sharp edge or point 锋利的；锐利的
# keen•ly adv. :
a keenly fought contest 争夺激烈的比赛
We were keenly aware of the danger. 我们深知其危险。
# keen•ness noun [U]
IDM (as) ˌkeen as ˈmustard (BrE, informal) wanting very much to do well at sth; enthusiastic 极其渴望；极为热心；非常热情
 ➡  more at MAD
■verb [V] (usually used in the progressive tenses 通常用于进行时) (old-fashioned) to make a loud high sad sound, when sb has died （为死者）恸哭，哀号

Question 37

imply

Answer 37

imply /ɪmˈplaɪ/ verb (im•plies, im•ply•ing, im•plied, im•plied)
1 to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly 含有…的意思；暗示；暗指: [V (that)]
Are you implying (that) I am wrong? 你的意思是不是说我错了？
[VN]
I disliked the implied criticism in his voice. 我讨厌他暗中批评的口吻。
[also VN that]  ➡  note at INFER
2 to make it seem likely that sth is true or exists 说明；表明 SYN SUGGEST : [V (that)]
The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought. 调查显示，准备搬家的人口比想象的要多。
[VN]
The fact that she was here implies a degree of interest. 她到场就说明了她有一定程度的兴趣。
[also VN that]
3 [VN] (of an idea, action, etc. 思想、行为等) to make sth necessary in order to be successful 必然包含；使有必要 SYN MEAN :
The project implies an enormous investment in training. 这个项目需要在培训方面做巨大的投资。
 ➡  see also IMPLICATION

Question 38

implication

Answer 38

im•pli•ca•tion /ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃn/ noun
1 [C, usually pl.] ~ (for/of sth) a possible effect or result of an action or a decision 可能的影响（或作用、结果）:
The development of the site will have implications for the surrounding countryside. 这个地点的开发将会影响周围的乡村。
They failed to consider the wider implications of their actions. 他们没有考虑到他们的行动会产生更广泛的影响。
2 [C, U] something that is suggested or indirectly stated (= sth that is implied) 含意；暗指:
The implication in his article is that being a housewife is greatly inferior to every other occupation. 他那篇文章的含意是，当家庭主妇远远不如所有其他职业。
He criticized the Director and, by implication, the whole of the organization. 他抨击主管，其实是间接批评了整个机构。
3 [U] ~ (of sb) (in sth) the fact of being involved, or of involving sb, in sth, especially a crime （被）牵连，牵涉 SYN INVOLVEMENT :
He resigned after his implication in a sex scandal. 他在涉及一件性丑闻之后辞职了。

Question 39

profitable

Answer 39

prof•it•able /ˈprɒfɪtəbl; NAmE ˈprɑ:f-/ adj.
1 that makes or is likely to make money 有利润的；赢利的:
a highly profitable business 一家赢利很高的企业
It is usually more profitable to sell direct to the public. 向社会大众直销往往获利较高。
 ➡  note at SUCCESSFUL
2 that gives sb an advantage or a useful result 有益的；有好处的 SYN REWARDING :
She spent a profitable afternoon in the library. 她在图书馆待了一个下午，颇有收获。
# prof•it•abil•ity /ˌprɒfɪtəˈbɪləti; NAmE ˌprɑ:f-/ noun [U] :
to increase profitability 增加收益
# prof•it•ably /-əbli/ adv. :
to run a business profitably 把企业经营得有盈余
He spent the weekend profitably. 他过了一个有收获的周末。

Question 40

underestimate

Answer 40

under•esti•mate verb, noun
■verb /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/
1 to think or guess that the amount, cost or size of sth is smaller than it really is 低估；对…估计不足: [VN]
to underestimate the cost of the project 低估项目的成本
We underestimated the time it would take to get there. 我们低估了抵达那里所需的时间。
[also V wh-]
2 [VN] to not realize how good, strong, determined, etc. sb really is 对…认识不足（或重视不够）；低估；轻视:
Never underestimate your opponent. 决不可低估你的对手。
OPP OVERESTIMATE  ➡  compare UNDERRATE
■noun /ˌʌndərˈestɪmət/ (also under•esti•ma•tion /ˌʌndərˌestɪˈmeɪʃn/ [C, U]) an estimate about the size, cost, etc. of sth that is too low 低估；轻视:
My guess of 400 proved to be a serious underestimate. 我猜 400，结果证明是严重的低估。
OPP OVERESTIMATE

Question 41

rare

Answer 41

rare /reə(r); NAmE rer/ adj. (rarer, rar•est)
1 ~ (for sb/sth to do sth) | ~ (to do sth) not done, seen, happening, etc. very often 稀少的；稀罕的:
a rare disease/occurrence/sight 罕见的疾病╱事件；难得一见的事物
It’s extremely rare for it to be this hot in April. 四月份就这样炎热是极其罕见的。
It is rare to find such loyalty these days. 这样忠心耿耿，在今天非常少见。
On the rare occasions when they met he hardly even dared speak to her. 彼此难得相见，他还几乎不敢跟她说话。
It was a rare (= very great) honour to be made a fellow of the college. 成为这所学院的研究员是极大的荣誉。
2 existing only in small numbers and therefore valuable or interesting 稀罕的；珍贵的:
a rare book/coin/stamp 珍贵的书╱硬币╱邮票
a rare breed/plant 珍奇物种╱植物
This species is extremely rare. 这一物种极为罕见。
3 (of meat 肉) cooked for only a short time so that the inside is still red 半熟的；半生的  ➡  compare WELL DONE
 ➡  see also RARITY

Question 42

rarity

Answer 42

rar•ity /ˈreərəti; NAmE ˈrer-/ noun (pl. -ies)
1 [C] a person or thing that is unusual and is therefore often valuable or interesting 珍品；稀有物:
Women are still something of a rarity in senior positions in business. 在商界位居高职的妇女仍然十分罕见。
His collection of plants contains many rarities. 他收藏的植物包括许多稀有品种。
2 (also less frequent rare•ness) [U] the quality of being rare 稀有；罕见:
The value of antiques will depend on their condition and rarity. 古董的价值依它们的保存状况和稀有程度而定。

Question 43

rarely

Answer 43

rare•ly /ˈreəli; NAmE ˈrerli/ adv.
not very often 罕有；很少；不常:
She is rarely seen in public nowadays. 如今在公共场所很少能见到她。
We rarely agree on what to do. 我们很少在要做的事情上看法一致。
a rarely-performed play 一部很少上演的戏剧
(formal)
Rarely has a debate attracted so much media attention. 难得有一场辩论吸引这么多的媒体关注。

Question 44

bare

Answer 44

bare /beə(r); NAmE ber/ adj., verb
■adj. (barer, bar•est)
1 not covered by any clothes 裸体的；裸露的:
She likes to walk around in bare feet. 她喜欢光着脚走来走去。
 ➡  see also BAREFOOT
2 (of trees or countryside 树木或村野) not covered with leaves; without plants or trees （树木）光秃秃的；（土地）荒芜的:
the bare branches of winter trees 冬天树木光秃秃的枝桠
a bare mountainside 光秃秃的山坡
3 (of surfaces 表面) not covered with or protected by anything 无遮盖的；没有保护的:
bare wooden floorboards 未铺地毯的木地板
Bare wires were sticking out of the cable. 电缆露出了裸线。
The walls were bare except for a clock. 墙上除了一只挂钟什么也没有。
4 (of a room, cupboard, etc. 房间、柜子等) empty 空的:
The fridge was completely bare. 电冰箱里什么也没有。
bare shelves 空荡荡的架子
5 [only before noun] just enough; the most basic or simple 仅够的；最基本的；最简单的:
The family was short of even the bare necessities of life. 那家人甚至没有最起码的生活所需。
We only had the bare essentials in the way of equipment. 我们只有最基本的设备。
He did the bare minimum of work but still passed the exam. 他只花了最少的工夫，却仍然通过了考试。
She gave me only the bare facts of the case. 她只给我介绍了这个案件的一些基本资料。
It was the barest hint of a smile. 那是一个几乎不露一丝痕迹的笑。
 ➡  note at NAKED , PLAIN
# bare•ness noun [U]
IDM the bare ˈbones (of sth) the basic facts 梗概；概要:
the bare bones of the story 故事梗概
with your bare ˈhands without weapons or tools 赤手空拳；徒手:
He was capable of killing a man with his bare hands. 他赤手空拳就能取人性命。
lay sth ˈbare (formal) to show sth that was covered or to make sth known that was secret 暴露；揭露:
Every aspect of their private lives has been laid bare. 他们的私生活全面曝光了。
 ➡  more at CUPBOARD
■verb [VN] to remove the covering from sth, especially from part of the body 揭开；脱（衣服）:
She was paid several thousand dollars to bare all (= take all her clothes off) for the magazine. 她获得数千美元报酬为那本杂志作全裸画页。
IDM bare your ˈsoul (to sb) to tell sb your deepest and most private feelings （向某人）打开心扉，倾诉衷肠
bare your ˈteeth to show your teeth in an aggressive and threatening way （凶狠地）龇牙咧嘴:
The dog bared its teeth and growled. 那条狗龇牙咧嘴地低吼。

Question 45

barely

Answer 45

bare•ly /ˈbeəli; NAmE ˈberli/ adv.
1 in a way that is just possible but only with difficulty 仅仅；刚刚；勉强可能:
The music was barely audible. 音乐声勉强能听见。
She was barely able to stand. 她勉强能站立。
We barely had time to catch the train. 我们差点没赶上火车。
2 in a way that almost does not happen or exist 几乎不；几乎没有:
She barely acknowledged his presence. 她只略微向他打了个招呼。
There was barely any smell. 几乎没有什么气味。
3 just; certainly not more than (a particular amount, age, time, etc.) 刚好；不超过（某个数量、年龄、时间等）:
Barely 50% of the population voted. 仅有 50% 的人口投票。
He was barely 20 years old and already running his own company. 他只有 20 岁，却已经营起自己的公司了。
They arrived barely a minute later. 过了不到一分钟他们就到了。
4 only a very short time before 刚才；刚刚:
I had barely started speaking when he interrupted me. 我刚刚开始讲话，他便打断了我。
 ➡  note at HARDLY

Question 46

presence

Answer 46

pres•ence /ˈprezns/ noun
1 [U] (of a person 人) the fact of being in a particular place 在场；出席:
He hardly seemed to notice my presence. 他似乎没有注意到我在场。
Her presence during the crisis had a calming effect. 危难时她的到来稳定了大家的心情。
(formal)
Your presence is requested at the meeting. 敬请出席会议。
OPP ABSENCE
2 [U] (of a thing or a substance 事物或物质) the fact of being in a particular place or thing 存在；出现:
The test can identify the presence of abnormalities in the unborn child. 这项化验能鉴定胎儿是否有不正常现象。
OPP ABSENCE
3 [sing.] a group of people, especially soldiers, who have been sent to a place to deal with a particular situation （派遣的）一个队；（尤指执行任务的）部队:
The government is maintaining a heavy police presence in the area. 政府在这地区派驻了大批警察。
a military presence 驻军
4 [C, usually sing.] (literary) a person or spirit that you cannot see but that you feel is near 感觉在附近的人（或鬼魂）:
She felt a presence behind her. 她觉得有什么东西跟在背后。
5 [U] (approving) the quality of making a strong impression on other people by the way you talk or behave 仪态；风度；气质:
a man of great presence 风度翩翩的男子
IDM in the ˈpresence of sb | in sb’s ˈpresence with sb in the same place 在…面前；有…在场:
The document was signed in the presence of two witnesses. 本文件是有两位证人见证签署的。
She asked them not to discuss the matter in her presence. 她要求他们不要当着她的面讨论这个问题。
in the ˈpresence of sth when sth exists in a particular place 存在…的情况下；有…的存在:
Litmus paper turns red in the presence of an acid. 石蕊试纸遇到酸就变红。
make your presence ˈfelt to do sth to make people very aware of the fact that you are there; to have a strong influence on a group of people or a situation 突显自己；对（人群或局势）发挥作用