1、容易混用的词 (1) classic classical continual continuous considerate considerable dependent dependable distinct distinctive economic economical electric electrical electronic classic classical classic a.最优秀的，一流的 n. 杰作；名著；经典著作；文豪；大艺术家 Homers Iliad is a classic piece of work. Homers Iliad is a classic. class
2、ical a. (文学、艺术上 )古典的，经典的 Bach and Beethoven wrote classical music. considerate considerable considerate a.考虑周到的，体谅的 It is very considerate of you to pick me up at the airport. considerable a.相当大的，相当多的 The losses are considerable. continual continuous continual a. 不断的；频繁的 (repeated, frequent; having
3、again and again over a long period of time, and is often used for bad things) There was continual rain for an hour. 间断下雨一小时。 continuous a. 连续不断的，未中断的 (continuing without interruption) There was continuous rain for an hour. 连续下雨一小时。 dependent dependable dependent 依靠的，依赖的 (that depends on) He is not d
4、ependent on his father.(=he is independent of his father.) dependable 可靠的，可信赖的 (that can be depended on or trusted) I need someone dependable to look after the children while Im at work. distinct distinctive distinct a. 清楚的，明显的 (clearly seen, heard, understood, etc; noticeable)；（ from)截然不同的 (differe
5、nt; separate) Those two ideas are quite distinct from each other. distinctive a. 与众不同的，有特色的 (clearly marking a person or thing as different from others) Hes got a very distinctive voice(=unusual voice) One of the distinctive features of the book is its distinct illustrations. economic economical eco
6、nomic a. 经济的， 经济学的 Many people believe that inflation leads to economic decline. economical a. 节约的，省俭的，经济的 (using money, time, goods, etc. without waste) Theres an increasing demand for cars that are more economical on fuel. electric electrical electronic electric a. 电动的，电的（ producing or worked by e
7、lectricity) an electric cooker电炉 /plug电源插头 electric power电力 the electric chair is used in some parts of the US to kill a criminal with a current of electricity. electrical a. 与电有关的，电的，电气科学的 electrical engineer 任何直接用电的或产生电的东西都用 electric；其他场合则用electrical，它的用途更广泛，可指人、工作或失误。 electronic a. 电子的 an electro
8、nic calculator electronic music 容易混用的词 (2) favorable favorite historical historic imaginable imaginary imaginative industrial industrious like alike respectful respectable respective satisfied satisfactory sensible sensitive successful successive succession successor suitable suited valueless invalu
9、able favorable favorite favorable a.(消息，答复等）满意的，称赞的，赞同的；（条件）有利的 Its encouraging to receive a favorable report on ones work.工作得到好评是令人鼓舞的。 The bank will lend you money on very favorable terms.银行将以非常优惠的条件借钱给你。 favorite a./n.特别受喜爱的（人或物） 你的 “ favorite”人或物是指你最喜欢的人或物。当条件有利时就用 “ favorable”来形容；表示同意或赞成的言辞，也用“
10、 favorable”来修饰。 historical historic historical 历史（上）的，史学的；有关历史的 Many important historical documents were destroyed when the library was bombed historic 有历史意义的，历史上有名的 More money is needed for the preservation of historic buildings and monuments. It is here that the historic campaign took place. indus
11、trial industrious industrial a. 工业的，从事工业的，产业的（ of industry and the people who work in it） industrious a. 勤劳的，勤奋的 (hard-working) like alike like prep. 像，如，跟 一样 (in the same way as; of the same kind as) He looks just like his father. Do it like this. alike a.同样的，相像的； ad.一样地，相似地；同样程度地 The twins are so
12、much alike and it is difficult to tell one from the other. This book is agreeable and instructive alike.(既有趣，又有教益） respectful respectable respective respecting respectful 恭敬的，尊敬的；尊重的 ( feeling or showing respect) He taught his children to be respectful of other cultures. respectable 值得尊敬的 She is a r
13、espectable young woman from a good family. respective 各自的，分别的 (of or for each one; particular and separate) They each excel in their respective fields. respecting: prep. relating to sth.; concerning关于 ,至于 (某事物 ) satisfied satisfactory satisfied a. 满意的（ having a feeling of contentment or pleasure; co
14、ntented) He is never satisfied with anything for long. satisfactory a. 令人满意的 (able to satisfy demands; good enough) Sales are very satisfactory this month. sensible sensitive sensible 明智的，合情理的 Its very sensible of you to keep it a secret. sensitive (to) 敏感的，灵敏的；神经过敏的， 易生气的；易受伤害的 successful successiv
15、e succession successor successful successive接连的，连续的 (following one after the other) He has worked on three successive Sundays.(一连三个周日都加班。 ) succession n.U连续； C一 连串，一系列 a succession of fine days;U接替，继任 the succession of seasons四季的交替 successor接替的人或事，继任者 suitable suited suitable (用于人或物）合适的；适宜的；适当的 Is s
16、he suitable for the job? These books are suitable for children. suited (只用于人）合适的（ appropriate) He is not suited to such a hard life. valueless invaluable valueless: without value; worthless; of no value invaluable: (of quality) too valuable for the worth to be measured 非常宝贵的，极为贵重的；无价的 价值很高的东西是 “ valuable”,而非常昂贵的东西是 “ priceless”, “invaluable”词义相似，但用以指品质而不指事物。Your help has been invaluable; we couldnt have done the job without you.(你的帮助非常宝贵 ),价值甚微或毫无价值的东西是 “ valueless” 或 ” worthless”.
