1、A: Do you think that nuclear power is safe?B: If it isnt, were all in deep trouble.nucleara. 核子的，核能的，核武器的；核心的，中心的A: We need to come up with a few great products to serve as the nucleus for our future development.B: To do that, we need to hire some quality engineers.nucleusn. （原子）核；核心A: I wish Samant
2、ha would stop being such a nuisance.B: I think you should cut her a little slack; shes just trying to impress you.nuisancen. 令人讨厌的东西（或状况，行为），讨厌的人A: I noticed that there were numerous mistakes in the report you submitted yesterday.B: I apologize. I didnt get much sleep the night before, and did a ter
3、rible job on the report.numerousa. 众多的，许多的A: Where does your daughter stay while youre at work?B: She stays at a nursery, and I pick her up after work.nurseryn. 托儿所，保育室；苗圃A: Why do you wear nylon stockings?B: Because they keep my legs warm.nylonn. 尼龙L 字部 PART IA: I always label my socks so that they
4、 dont get lost in the wash.B: I never label my socks, which is probably why I loose them so often.labeln. 标签，标记；标号vt. 贴标签于；把称为 A: I spent all day in the laboratory looking at soil samples under a microscope.B: Do you ever get bored of being cooped up inside all day like that?laboratoryn. 实验室A: When
5、Jim was a young lad, he would work out in the gym every morning before school.B: Thats amazing! I dont think I could ever be that self-motivated.ladn. 男孩，小伙子A: You can come with me to the store as long as you dont lag too far behind.B: I promise I wont slow you down.lagvi. 走得慢，落后n. 滞后，（时间上的）间隔A: Whe
6、n I got home I found you sleeping on the living room sofa, quiet as a lamb.B: I was trying my best to stay awake until you got home.lambn. 羔羊，小羊；羔羊肉A: My landlord was very unhappy to hear that I did not have enough money to pay the rent.B: Would you like to borrow some money from me?landlordn. 地主，房东
7、，（旅店）店主A: When I grow up, I want to work as a landscape designer.B: Me, too. I love working in the yard and creating beautiful gardens.landscapen. 风景，景色；风景画；全景vt. 美化的景观A: Yesterday I was given a ticket for changing lanes without signaling.B: Really? I didnt know that such a law was actually enforced
8、.lanen. （乡间）小路，小巷；车道，跑道，泳道；航道，航线A: I always seem to get a cramp when I swim laps in the pool.B: Maybe its because you eat too much before going swimming.lapn. 膝上；（跑道的）一周；（旅程的）一段vt. （动物）舔，舔食；（波浪等）拍打lap up 欣然接受A: The fact that we have such a good team this year is largely due to the amount of training
9、 we did during the off-season.B: It could also be because you didnt lose any players from last season.largelyad. 大部分，主要地A: There is a new type of surgery in which they use lasers to correct your vision.B: Ive heard that there are many risks associated with that type of surgery.lasern. 激光A: If I were
10、 given the choice between cooking dinner for myself and going out to eat, I would definitely choose the latter.B: I, on the other hand, would have to go with the former.lattern. 后者a. 后者的；后一半的，末了的A: When Susan spilled her tray in the cafeteria, a roar of laughter broke out among the students.B: Susan
11、 must have been extremely embarrassed.laughtern. 笑，笑声A: What time is the space shuttle launch today?B: It is scheduled for four oclock, but inclement weather could cause a delay.launchvt. 发动，发起（运动），推（产品）；（into,in）使开始从事；使（船）下水；发射n. 发射，（船）下水，（新产品）投产A: I always use detergent with extra fabric softener
12、when doing my laundry.B: I dont use fabric softener when I wash my socks.laundryn. 洗衣店，洗衣房；洗好的衣服，待洗的衣服A: Theres no more toilet paper in the lavatory.B: We should let someone know about this problem.lavatoryn. 厕所，盥洗室A: Dad is going to be mad at me when I tell him I broke the lawn mower.B: Tell him yo
13、ur brother did it.lawnn. 草地，草坪A: On cold winter days, my mother always makes me dress in layers.B: Its also important to wear gloves and a hat to stay warm.layern. 层，层次A: My uncle is in charge of the layout for the newspaper.B: He positions the ads well.layoutn. 布局，安排，设计A: Whos the leader of the exp
14、edition?B: Its Jim, the tall guy over there.leadern. 领袖，领导者A: John provides strong leadership for the basketball team.B: I wish that I were on Johns team.leadershipn. 领导，领导层A: Do you know who is leading in the presidential polls?B: Honestly, I dont care. Politicians are all phony.leadinga. 最重要的，主要的；
15、首位的，带头的，领衔的A: Why are you all wet?B: Its raining outside. and I think there is a leak in the ceiling.leak v. （使）漏，（使）渗出；泄露，走漏n. 漏洞，裂缝；泄露，漏出量；（消息等的）走漏A: Where is the broom?B: Its over there leaning against the wall.leanvi. 倾斜，屈身；靠，倚，依靠vt. 使倾斜，使倚靠a. 瘦的，少脂肪的；贫乏的，贫瘠的，收益少的A: How should I get over the riv
16、er?B: You could probably leap over in one jump.leapvi. 跳，跃，跳动；急速行动，冲vt. 跃过n. 跳，跳跃；激增，骤变by / in leaps and bounds 极其迅速地A: I have been studying zoology for ten years.B: You are a learned man.learneda. 有学问的，博学的；学术的A: Why do you enjoy school?B: Because our learning is going so well.learningn. 知识，学问A: I w
17、ould like to take a lease out on the apartment.B: I believe that you will enjoy living here.leasen. 租约，租契vt. 出租；租得，租有A: Is your wallet made of leather?B: Actually, its synthetic leather.leathern. 皮革，皮革制品A: Is it legal to cross the street here?B: Not technically, but I cross here all the time.legala.
18、 法律（上）的；合法的，法定的A: Do you plan to support the new piece of legislation?B: Only if certain changes are made to it.legislationn. 法律，法规；立法，法律的制定（或通过）A: How do you like to spend your leisure time?B: I enjoy long walks along the beach.leisuren. 空闲时间，闲暇；悠闲，安逸at leisure 有空，闲暇时；从容不迫地，不慌不忙地 A: Do you have som
19、e lemons I could borrow?B: Im sorry, but I used all of my lemons yesterday when I made lemonade.lemonn. 柠檬（树）；柠檬黄，淡黄色A: I havent been satisfied with the pictures that this camera has been talking.B: Maybe you should buy a new lens for the camera.lensn. 透镜，镜头，镜片A: You should wear another jacket, lest
20、 you catch cold.B: Ill be fine with what Im wearing.lestconj. 惟恐，免得A: If anyone gets injured while playing on our property,then well be liable for damages.B: I guess we should probably get insurance.liablea. 1. (to)可能的，大概的; 2.(for)有法律责任的，有义务的; 3.(to)易于的，有倾向的，易患病的A: What do you think of the new gover
21、nments policies?B: Theyre a bit too liberal for me.liberala. 心胸宽阔的，开明的；自由的，不受约束的；（指政治观点的）自由主义的；慷慨的，大方的A: I wish I could liberate myself from my fears.B: If you just face them, youll find that your fears melt away.liberatevt. 解放，使获自由；释出，放出A: I feel that my liberty is threatened by the new laws that h
22、ave been passed.B: You should speak up and let your voice be heard.libertyn. 自由，自由权；许可，准许；常 pl.过于随便，放肆at liberty 自由的，不受囚禁的A: Why did you decide to be a librarian?B: Because Ive loved books for my entire life.librariann. 图书馆馆长或馆员A: How long have you had your drivers license?B: Actually, I just got it
23、 yesterday. Todays my first full day behind the wheel.licensen. 许可证，执照；许可，特许vt. 给发许可证，准许A: Why is your dog licking my leg?B: Dogs just like to do that.lickvt. 舔，舔吃；打败，克服；（波浪）轻拍，（火焰）吞卷n. 舔；少量，少许A: Do you mind if I use some of your jelly?B: No problem. Just dont forget to put the lid back on the jar.l
24、idn. 盖，盖子A: Im terrified by the huge bolts of lighting.B: We should be safe here in the house.lightingn. 闪电L 字部 PART IIA: Is it likely to rain tomorrow?B: From what I hear, it might even snow.likelya. 可能的，有希望的；适合的ad. 可能A: I always lose things when I go to the movie theater.B: Likewise, I am always l
25、osing things in cabs.likewisead. 同样地，照样地；也，又A: What happened to your car?B: A limb from a large tree fell on it during the storm.limbn. 肢，臂，腿；树枝A: Why did you hate school so much?B: Because the school authorities put too many limitations on my behavior.limitationn. 限制，限度；常 pl.局限A: Will my legs be pa
26、ralyzed for life?B: Its possible that you may regain limited motion in your right leg.limiteda. 有限的A: Do you think that there is a link between the two crimes?B: Its possible, but I doubt it.linkv. 连接，联系n. 环节，联系，纽带A: What precautions should I take after my dental surgery?B: You should only drink liq
27、uids for the next twenty-four hours.liquidn. 液体a. 液体的，液态的；清澈的，晶莹的；流畅的A: Would you like some vodka?B: No thanks. I dont drink liquor.liquorn. 酒，烈性酒A: Do you need me to pick up anything at the store?B: It would be great if you would pick up a liter of milk.litern. 升A: What did you think of the novel?B
28、: It was entertaining, but had very little literary value.literarya. 文学（上）的；文人的，书卷气的A: Are you enjoying your literature class?B: I am enjoying it, but I wish we read more contemporary literature.literaturen. 文学，文学作品；文献，图书资料A: Why should I stop drinking so much alcohol?B: Because it is damaging to yo
29、ur liver.livern. 肝A: I love the way youve fixed up your living-room.B: Thank you. We spent a lot of time on it.living-roomn. 起居室，客厅A: Would you like a loaf of bread?B: I would love one.loafn. （一个）面包vi. 游荡，闲逛A: Do you think you could loan me fifty dollars?B: Im sorry, but I really cant afford to.loan
30、n. 贷款，借，贷vt. 借出，贷给on loan 暂借的（地）A: Where should we meet?B: How about we meet in the lobby of the hotel?lobbyn. （旅馆，戏院等的）大厅，休息室；院外活动集团v. 向（议员等）进行游说（或疏通）A: I watch the national news every night.B: The national news bores me. I prefer watching the local news.locala. 地方性的，当地的，本地的；局部的，狭隘的n. 常 pl.当地人，本地人A
31、: Could you help me locate France on this map?B: Youre not going to be able to find France to a map of South America!locatevt. 探明，找出；把设置在，使坐落于A: Have you found a location for your new house?B: Not yet, but were still looking.locationn. 位置，场所；（电影的）外景拍摄地A: Where did you stay on your vacation?B: We sta
32、yed in a beautiful lodge in the mountains.lodgevi. 暂住，借宿vt. 供以临时住宿n. 乡间小屋，旅舍A: Where would you like me to put the logs?B: Just pile them up against the house.logn. 原木，木料；航海（或飞行）日志vt. 正式记录log in 进入计算机系统log out 退出计算机系统A: Could you help me with this logic puzzle?B: Im really bad at logic.logicn. 逻辑（学），
33、逻辑性A: What should I do with this purse I found on the ground?B: The logical thing to do is give it to the police.logicala. 逻辑（上）的，符合逻辑的；合乎常理的A: What should I do with the boat when Im done?B: Loop this piece of rope around the post on the dock so that the boat doesnt float away.loopn. 圈，环，环状物；回路，循环v.
34、 （使）成环，（使）成圈A: I dont like the way this cart is ratting as it rolls along.B: There must be a screw loose.loosea. 松的，宽松的；不精确的，不严密的；自由的，散漫的A: Loosen the collar a bit so the dog can breathe better.B: But Im afraid if I loosen it the dog will be able to get away!loosenv. 解开，放松；松弛A: At least in todays so
35、ciety we dont have feudal lords exploiting peasants.B: But the truth is that exploitation still exists.lordn. 领主，君主；贵族；the Lord上帝A: How do you plan to move all of your stuff?B: I think I might rent a lorry.lorryn. 运货汽车，卡车A: Do you think its okay to have more than one lover?B: Actually, I think its m
36、orally reprehensible.lovern. 爱好者；情人A: My lower back is sore.B: My friend Bajir is a masseuse. He could give you a massage.lowera. 较低的，低等的；下面的，下游的vt. 放下，降下，放低A: Why do they say that dog is mans best friend?B: Probably because dogs are so loyal to their master.loyala. 忠诚的，忠心的A: This ring signifies my
37、loyalty to you.B: Your loyalty means so much to me.loyaltyn. 忠诚，忠心A: I could give you a ride to the airport.B: Im so lucky to have a friend like you.luckya. 幸运的，侥幸的，吉利的A: Do you need help carrying your luggage?B: Actually, I think I can carry it by myself.luggagen. 行李A: It was so hard to say goodbye
38、 to Steven.B: I had a lump in my throat the whole time.lumpn. 块，小方块，肿块vt. 将归并在一起vi. 结块A: Why did you quit smoking?B: Because my doctor said I was in danger of getting lung cancer.lungn. 肺A: Im thinking of buying a luxury car.B: Are you sure you can afford it?luxuryn. 奢侈，华贵；奢侈品a. 奢华的，豪华的M 字部 PART IA:
39、 How did you hurt your back?B: I was trying to lift a heavy piece of machinery at work.machineryn. 总称机器，机械 A: I wish there were a magic potion that I could drink that would make me live forever.B: Dont you think that life would get boring if you lived forever?magic n. 魔法，魔术；魔力，魅力a. 有魔力的，（似）魔术的A: Why
40、 does the refrigerator door stay closed by itself?B: There is a magnet that holds it shut.magnetn. 磁铁，磁体；有吸引力的人（或事物）A: Why does everybody like Sam so much?B: Probably because he has such a magnetic personality.magnetica. 磁的，有磁性的；有吸引力的，有魅力的A: You should really check out the magnificent view from the
41、top of the cliff over there.B: I would, but Im afraid of falling off.magnificenta. 壮丽的，宏伟的；豪华的，华丽的；极好的A: Why havent you cleaned up the orange juice that you spilled?B: Because I know that the maid will clean it up next week.maidn. 女仆，侍女A: When are you going back to the mainland ?B: Not for a while.
42、We really like life here on the island.mainlandn. 大陆A: If you can maintain a high grade point average, well buy you a car at the end of the year.B: How high does it need to be?maintain vt. 维持，保持；维修，保养；坚持，主张；赡养，负担A: Wheres your car?B: Its in the shop for maintenance .maintenancen. 维修，保养；抚养费；维持，保持A: I
43、f you child is male, we should name him Robert.B: And what if its female?male a. 男（性）的，雄的n. 男子，雄性动物，雄性植物A: Do you like working at the restaurant?B: I enjoy it, but I wish the management were more understanding when Im late for work.managementn. 管理，经营，处理；管理部门，管理人员A: It angers me that mankind has done
44、 so much damage to the environment.B: Hopefully we can learn how to live in harmony with the environment in the future.mankindn. 人类A: Get me my slippers now!B: I wish you wouldnt speak to me in such a rude manner .mannern. 方式，方法；态度，举止；pl. 风度，礼貌，规矩all manner of 各种各样的，形形色色的in a manner of speaking 不妨说，
45、在某种意义上A: I cant figure out how to work my computer.B: Why dont you just read the manual ?manual a. 用手的，手工做的n. 手册，指南A: What does your company do?B: It manufactures gloves.manufacturevt. （大量）制造，加工n. （大量）制造，制造业；pl.制造品，产品A: I want to return this microwave.B: Im sorry, but we dont accept returns at the s
46、tore. Youll have to return it directly to the manufacturer .manufacturern. 制造商，制造厂A: Do you mind if I take notes in the margins of your book?B: Just as long as you use a pencil.marginn. 页边空白；差数，差额；余地，余裕；边，边缘A: Why do you want to be a marine ?B: Because I love my country and I love the water.marinen.
47、 海军路战队士兵a. 海（洋）的，海生的，海产的；海军的；海事的，海运的A: How long have you been married ?B: Just under three years.marrieda. 已婚的，婚姻的A: It would be marvelous if you could meet me for dinner tomorrow.B: I think I can make it.marvelousa. 奇迹般的，惊人的，了不起的A: Do you like your history class?B: Id like it if the teacher werent
48、so attached to Marxist ideology.Marxista. 马克思主义的n. 马克思主义者A: Were you able to identify the robbers?B: No, I wasnt, because they were all wearing masks .maskn. 面具，面罩，口罩；假面具，伪装vt. 用面具遮住，遮盖；掩饰，掩盖A: Ive got a massive headache.B: Would you like me to get you some medicine?massive a. 大的，大而重的，大块的；大量的，大规模的A: I dont have a bed for you, so youll have to sleep on this mat .B: Thats okay.matn. 席子，垫子A: Would you like to breed your dog?B: Yes, but only if I can find the perfect m
