MA: Has the case been closed yet?B: No, the magistrate still needs to decide the outcome.magistraten.地方行政官，地方法官，治安官A: I am unable to read the small print in the book.B: It seems you need to magnify it.magnifyvt.１．放大，扩大；２．夸大，夸张A: That was a terrible storm.B: Indeed, but it is too early to determine the magnitude of the damage. magnituden.１．重要性，重大；２．巨大，广大A: A young fair maiden like you shouldn’t be single.B: That is because I am a young fair independent maiden.maidenn.少女，年轻姑娘，未婚女子a.首次的，初次的A: You look majestic sitting on that high chair.B: Yes, I am pretending to be the king!majestica.雄伟的，壮丽的，庄严的，高贵的A: Please cook me dinner now.B: Yes, your majesty, I’m at your service.majestyn.１．［Ｍ－］陛下（对帝王，王后的尊称）；２．雄伟，壮丽，庄严A: Doctor, I traveled to Africa and I think I caught malaria.B: Did you take any medicine as a precaution?malarian.疟疾A: I hate you!B: Why are you so full of malice?malicen.恶意，怨恨A: I’m afraid that the test results have come back and your lump is malignant. B: That means it’s serious, doesn’t it, doctor?malignanta.１．恶性的，致命的；２．恶意的，恶毒的A: I’m going shopping in the mall this afternoon, want to join me?B: No, thanks, I have plans already.malln.（由许多商店组成的）购物中心A: That child looks very unhealthy.B: Yes, he does not have enough to eat. He is suffering from malnutrition.malnutritionn.营养不良A: What distinguishes mammals from other animals, teacher?B: Mammals feed their young on milk.mammaln. 哺乳动物A: I was able to park the car in one single maneuver.B: Well done, you have improved.maneuvern. 1．谨慎而熟练的动作；２．策略，花招；３．［pl.］演习vt.１．设法使变动位置；２．（敏捷或巧妙地）操纵，控制vi.１．设法变动位置；２．用策略，耍花招A: Are you telling me you saw a ghost?B: Yes, it manifested itself on me during the night.manifesta.明显的，显然的，明了的vt.１．显示，表明，证明；２．使显现，使显露A: I’m not able to untie this knot.B: If you manipulate the knot a bit more you may be able to open it.manipulatevt.１．操纵，控制，影响；２．（熟练地）操作，使用A: I just bought the new house.B: That is too big to be a house. It is a mansion.mansionn.大厦，（豪华的）宅邸A: I discovered an ancient manuscript.B: Are you going to donate it to the library?manuscriptn.１．手稿，原稿，底稿；２．手写本A: What type of tree is that?B: I think it is a maplemaplen.槭树，枫树，槭木A: I really dislike Stephanie.B: Don’t try to mar me with your negative impressions of her before I even meet her. marvt.破坏，毁坏A: I’m getting a new fireplace installed.B: Is it the marble one you had your eye on?marblen.１．大理石；２．（用玻璃、石头等制成的）弹子；３．［pl.］弹子游戏A: The mare is expecting her foal in three weeks.B: Oh! I thought a mare was a male horse, silly me!maren.母马，母驴A: Did you do well in the exam, Sir?B: Yes, you only made some marginal errors.marginala.１．微小的，少量的，不重要的；２．仅以微弱多数票获胜的；３．记（或引）在页边的，有旁注的A: Have you ever smoked marijuana?B: No, I have never tried drugs.marijuanan.大麻，大麻烟A: What is your marital status?B: I am married.maritala.婚姻的，夫妻的A: I’m going to visit the maritime museum this afternoon.B: I assume that it is the one by the sea.maritimea.１．海的，海事的，航海的；２．近海的，海的A: It rained so much. My garden is like a marsh.B: Don’t worry, it will dry out soon.marshn.沼泽，湿地A: I was a marshal in the army for 11 years.B: Gosh, that is a high rank, you must have worked hard to get there.marshaln.１．元帅，最高指挥官；２．（某些群众活动的）总指挥，司仪；３．（美国的）执法官，警察局长，消防队长vt.整理，排列，集结A: I read that the ancient Romans were martial people.B: I’m not sure if they were inclined to war.martiala.战争的，军事的，武术的A: The sunset is amazing.B: Yes, I am sitting here marveling at it right now.marvelvi. (at)惊叹，赞佩vt.对．．．感到惊异n.令人惊异（或不可思议）的事，奇迹A: That girl looks particularly masculine.B: Maybe it is because she lifts weights.masculinea.１．男性的，男子的；２．男子气的A: Shall I mash your potatoes?B: No, thanks, I like them whole.mashvt. (up)把．．．捣成糊状n.糊状物A: The soldiers massacred each other with gunfire during the war. B: Do you know how many people were killed?massacrevt.１．大规模屠杀，残杀；２．彻底击败n.１．大屠杀，残杀；２．（比赛等）残败A: I had a wonderful body massage last night.B: Was it painful?massagen.按摩，推拿vt.给．．．按摩A: What flag is that hoisted on the mast?B: It is the national flag. Don’t you recognize it?mastn.１．船桅，桅杆，旗杆；２．天线杆A: Your book is a masterpiece, well done.B: Thanks, I hope that the publishers think so , too.masterpiecen.杰作A: I would love to have a baby soon.A: That sounds like your maternal instincts talking!maternala.１．母亲的，母亲般的；２．母系的，母方的A: Did you put your money in the bank?B: No, I hid it under the mattress.mattressn.褥垫，床垫A: I love walking in the meadows in spring.B: Me too, the fields are best at that time of year.meadown.草地A: My brothers are having a serious argument.B: Are you going to mediate in the hope of solving it?mediatevi. (in, between)调解，周旋vt.１．经调解解决；２．经周旋促成A: I visited several medieval castles while in France.B: So that means they date from the Middle Ages, correct? medievala.中世纪的，中古（时代）的A: I try to practice meditation at least once a day.B: Oh, I can never sit still for long periods.meditationn.１．默想，默念；２．沉思，冥想，沉思录A: Why are you looking so melancholy, Rory?B: I just lost my job.melancholya.忧郁的，使人忧郁的，悲伤的n.忧郁，悲伤A: The atmosphere at the party was exceptionally mellow.B: Yes, all the guests were very relaxed.mellowa.１．（颜色或声音）柔和的；２（水果）熟透的，甘美多汁的，（酒）芳醇的；３．成熟的，老练的，稳健的；４．高兴的，微醉的v.１．（使）变得柔和；２．（使）成熟；３．（使）变得香醇A: Sing along to this melody.B: I would, but I haven’t a note in my head.melodyn.１．旋律，曲调；２．悦耳的音乐A: Would you like to try some melon?B: I’d love to, is it sweet?melonn.瓜，甜瓜A: Does Kelly know where to meet us?B: Yeah, I left a memo for her.memon.备忘录A: You have had such an interesting life, you should write your memoirs.B: I’ve already started them.memoirn.１．［pl.］回忆录，自传；２．记事录A: Do we have to memorise the whole poem, Sir?B: No, only the first two verses.memorisev.记住，熟记A: Get out from the kitchen, you are such a menace.B: Sorry, I was only trying to help.menacen.１．具有危险性的人（或物）；２．威胁，威吓vt.威胁，威吓A: I do not understand Robin’s mentality.B: Yeah, she has some strange ideas sometimes.mentalityn.心态，思想方法A: All of the merchandise in the shop is half price today.B: Oh, let’s go in!merchandisen.［总称］商品，货物vt.买卖，经营A: Be careful, there is mercury in the thermometer.B: Don’t worry, I will be careful.mercuryn.１，水银，汞；２［Ｍ－］［罗神］墨丘利A: I think our ideas are beginning to merge.B: I think that is because we have spent so much time together. mergev.（使）结合，（使）合并，（使）合为一体A: Can you bring this note to your Mum?B: No, I am not your messenger.messengern.送信人，信使A: This car is a little more expensive because of the metallic paint. B: I think it is worth is though.metallica.１．金属的，金属制的；２．有金属特性的，像金属的A: Now, please pick out the main metaphors in the poem.B: Can you give us a clue, teacher?metaphorn.１．隐喻；２．象征A: You are very methodical.B: I just like to be organized.methodicala.１．有条理的，井然的；２．办事有条不紊的A: You were meticulous about the details of our trip.B: I just wanted everything to go smoothly.meticulousa.极其仔细的，一丝不苟的A: Shall we take the bus?B: No, the metro will be quicker.metro.n.地铁A: Did you report the crime?B: Yeah, straight away to the metropolitan police.metropolitana.大城市的，大都会的A: You are a great violinist.B: I agree, I think we have a star in our midst.midstn.中部，中间，当中in the midst of １．在．．．之中；２．正当．．．的时候A: I am making a film about migrant workers in the city.B: That will be so interesting. I can’t wait to see it when it is finished. migrantn.１．移居者，移民；２．候鸟，迁移动物A: These birds migrate south in the winter every year?B: I’d like to go to warmer places also!migratevi.１．（候鸟等）迁徙，移栖；２．移居（尤指移居国外），迁移A: Even though this car is old, the mileage is not very high.B: I shall buy it so.mileagen.１．里程，英里数；２．好处，利润A: A militant group of reformers attempted to overthrow the government. B: Were they successful?militanta.激进的，好斗的n.激进分子，斗士A: I want to be a millionaire some day.B: Well, you will either have to win the Lottery or work very hard. millionairen.百万富翁，大富翁A: The flavours in this soup have mingled well.B: Yes, it is delicious.minglevt.使混合，使相混vi.１．相交往，相往来；２．混合起来，相混合A: I bought a miniature house for my doll.B: And when you are old enough you will be able to buy a normal sized one! miniaturea.小型的，微小的n.１．微小的模型，缩影；２．微型画，微型人物像in miniature小规模，小型A: We will rent a minibus to take us to the match.B: Are you sure we won’t all fit in a car?minibusn.小型公共汽车A: Margaret, you always do the minimal amount of work.B: Sorry, I will try harder from now on.minimala.最小的，最低限度的A: Shall I turn the computer off?B: No just minimize the current screen.minimizevt.１．使减少（或缩小）到最低限度；２．极力贬低，对．．．做最低估计A: Would you like a mint?B: No thanks, I have just brushed my teeth.mintn.１．薄荷；２．铸币厂vt.１．铸造（硬币）；２．创造（词，词组等）A: I’m surprised to see you so soon after your accident.B: Yes, the doctors said I made a miraculous recovery.miraculousa.奇迹般的，不可思议的A: I hope you are not up to mischief in there, Son.B: No Dad, I’m only playing a video game.mischiefn.１．恶作剧，胡闹，捣蛋；２．淘气，顽皮；３．损害，伤害，危害A: My grandfather encountered a lot of misery during his lifetime.B: Yes, I am glad that I was not born back them.miseryn.１．痛苦，苦恼，苦难；２．悲惨的境遇，贫苦A: It rained heavily on my wedding day.B: Oh, what a misfortune!misfortunen.１．不幸，厄运，逆境；２．不幸事故，灾难，灾祸A: Aside from some slight misgivings, I think Mrs. Jones should have the job. B: Actually I think she is perfect for it.misgivingn.疑虑，担忧，害怕A: I was educated in South Africa by some missionaries.B: Oh, what country were they from?missionaryn.传教士A: I think David has a mistress.B: No, he is happily married.mistressn.１．情妇；２．主妇，女主人A: But I don’t want to do the washing up.B: The sooner you stop moaning, the quicker it will get done.moanvi.１．呻吟，呜咽；２．(about)抱怨，发牢骚vt.抱怨n.１．呻吟声，呜咽声；２．怨声，牢骚A: I was attacked by an angry mob on my way home.B: How terrible, were you hurt?mobn.暴民，乌合之众vt.成群围住，聚众袭击A: How are we going to mobilize the masses?B: It is certainly difficult to get them going, but we shall manage.mobilizevt.１．动员；２．调动，鼓动起vi.动员起来A: How did he recover so quickly?B: He mock his illness in the first place.mockvt.１．嘲笑，嘲弄；２．（为了取笑）模仿vi.嘲笑，嘲弄a.１．模拟的，演习的；２．假的，假装的A: I have only two more modules to complete and then I have my degree.B: Congratulations!modulen. １．组件，模块，模件；２．（航天器的）舱A: On this momentous occasion I would like to thank all those who supported my c ause.B: There is no need to thank us.momentousa.重大的，重要的A: Are you in favour of the monarchy?B: No, I don’t support the king or the queen.monarchyn.１．君主制，君主政体；２．君主国A: How do I get to your house?B: Pass the monastery on the other side of the town and my house is the first on t he right.monasteryn.修道院，寺院A: What do you think of the new monetary union in Europe?B: Oh, I think that it will be good for trade.monetarya.钱的，货币的，金融的A: I met a monk on my travels.B: Oh, did you visit a monastery?monkn.修道士，僧侣A: The play was excellent.B: I agree, especially the long monologue performed by the main actress. monologuen.１．（别人简直无法插嘴的）滔滔不绝的话；２．（戏剧，电影等中的）独白A: Mr. Dalton has somewhat of a monopoly in the town.B: Yes, he owns of the shops and restaurants.monopolyn.１．垄断，专卖；２．垄断物，垄断商品，专卖商品；３．独占，完全控制A: Do you enjoy your work?B: No, it is monotonous.monotonousa.单调无聊的，毫无变化的A: There are monsters under my bed, Mum.B: Don’t be silly, how would they fit?monstern.１．怪物；２．极其残酷的人；３．巨人，巨兽，巨大的东西a.巨大的，庞大的A: I split some water on the carpetB: Don’t worry, I’ll mop it up later.mopn.１．拖把；２．蓬乱的头发v.１．用拖把拖洗；２．擦干mop up１．（用布等）擦去；２．扫荡，肃清；３．完成，结束A: The film was uplifting.B: Yes, it was good for my morale.moralen.士气，斗志A: Do you think you have a strict set of principles?B: Yes, I think I have a strong sense of morality.moralityn.１．道德，（行为等的）道德性；２．德行，品行A: Be careful, that is dangerous.B: Oh, we are all mortals and have to die at some stage or another. mortala.１．终有一死的；２．致命的；３．你死我活的，不共戴天的n.人A: Did you buy your house with cash?B: Not at all, I had to take out a huge mortgage.mortgagen.抵押，抵押借款vt.抵押A: The drains are not working.B: They must be filled with moss again, I will clear them.mossn.藓类植物，苔藓A: Shall we stay in a hotel?B: No, let’s save money and stay in a motel.motel.n.汽车旅馆A: There is a hole in your sweatshirt.B: Oh, it was eaten by moths.mothn.蛾A: Do you drive a car?B: No, but I can ride a motorcycle.motorcyclen.摩托车A: What was the motto of your school?B: I’m not sure if it had one.motton.箴言，格言，座右铭A: The castle was built on the top of the mound overlooking the village. B: I assume they did that for protection.moundn.１．土墩，沙土堆；２．（一）堆，（一）垛A: It has been a long time since your father passed away.B: Yes, but I’m still in mourning.mournv. １．哀悼；２．（对．．．）感到痛心（或遗憾）A: Have you ever grown a beard?B: No, but I did have a moustache once.moustachen.八字须A: The grass is getting long.B: Well, it is about time that you mowed it then.mowv.割（草）mow down大量杀伤，扫杀，摧毁A: Don’t come into the house with muddy shoes.B: OK, I’ll take them off now.muddya.１．泥泞的，沾满烂泥的；２．（光，色泽）灰暗的，暗淡的；３．模糊的，糊涂的vt.１．使沾上烂泥；２．使（形势，争端等）显得扑朔迷离A: You are as slow as a mule.B: You are no spring chicken yourself.mulen.１．骡子；２．［pl.］拖鞋；３．十分固执的人A: Are you planning to feed the multitudes with this meal?B: Yes, I cook rather a lot.multituden.１．大量，许多；２．［the ~］大众，民众a multitude / multitudes of许多，大量A: Did you hear what Mandy said?B: No, she was mumbling.mumblev.含糊地说（话），咕哝n.咕哝，含糊的话（或声音）A: I am going to see an exhibition in the municipal gallery tomorrow.B: Oh, can I join you?municipala.市的，市政的A: The room was so silent you could hear a pin drop.B: You mean there was not even a murmur.murmurv. / n.１．小声说（话）；２．小声抱怨，咕哝；３．（微风，流水等）发出连续而低沉的声音A: You are looking incredibly muscular.B: Oh, thanks, I have been going to the gym five times a week.musculara.１．肌肉发达的，强壮的；２．（有关）肌肉的A: Do you follow any particular religion?B: Yes, I am a Muslim.Muslinn.穆斯林a.穆斯林的，伊斯兰教信徒的A: Would you like any sauce on your sandwich?B: Do you have any mustard?mustardn.１．芥末；２．芥菜A: After witnessing the accident my brother was mute for three years.B: And why did he start to speak again?mutea.１．缄默的，无声的；２．哑的，不会说话的；３．（字母）不发音的vt.消除（声音），减轻（声音）A: He muttered the answer into my ear but I still was unable to hear him. B: You should have asked him to repeat it more clearly.mutterv. / n.轻声低语，小声抱怨A: Is this chicken or beef?B: Neither, it is mutton.muttonn.羊肉A: My dog bit a young child once.B: Is that why he now wears a muzzle?muzzlen.１．（四足动物的）鼻口部；２．（防止动物咬人的）口套；３．枪口，炮口vt.１．使缄默，钳制．．．言论；２．给（狗等）戴口套A: There are myriad reasons why I should not go on holidays now.B: But there is one reason why you should, me!myriada.无数的n.无数，极大数量A: My neighbour claims that she is a mystic.B: Do you think that she actually has magical powers?mysticn.神秘主义者a.１．神秘的，玄妙的；２．神秘主义（者）的A: The moon looks mystical tonight.B: Perhaps that is because it is a full moon on a clear night.mystical见mysticA: I want to study ancient mythology.B: What interests you in particular about the stories?mythologyn.神话，神话学ＮA: He has a very naive attitude towards works.B: Yeah, he thinks that money grows on trees.naivea.１．幼稚的，轻信的；２．天真的A: I’m feeling a bit tired.B: Why don’t you have a quick nap?napn. / vi（尤指在白天）小睡，打盹catch sb napping１．发现某人在打瞌睡；２．使措手不及A: Here is a napkin is case you spill your drink.B: Oops, too late!napkinn.餐巾A: Did you enjoy the novel you just completed?B: Yes, very much, the narrative was exceptional.narrativen.１．叙述文，故事；２．叙述，讲述A: That is a nasty cold that you have.B: Oh, it is getting better, you should have seen me last week!nastya.１．令人讨厌的，令人厌恶的；２．难弄的，困难的；３．严重的，恶劣的，险恶的；４．下流的，道德败坏的A: My son is so naughty.B: Don’t worry, he will grow up soon.naughtya.１．顽皮的，淘气的；２．猥亵的A: The rain necessitated that the concert was held indoors.B: Oh, I did not realize that it had rained.necessitatevt.使成为必要，需要A: Have you seen my new necklace?B: Yes, just below your chin, you are wearing it!necklacen.项链A: The school was found guilty of negligence.B: Was it closed down as a result?negligencen.疏忽，粗心大意A: Did you make any progress in learning French this month?B: Negligible, I did not work hard enough.negligiblea. 可忽略不计的，微不足道的A: Where is your apartment?B: Right beside the shop with the bright neon sign.neonn.１．氖；２．氖灯，霓虹灯A: What would you like to do when you leave school?B: I’d love to be a newscaster on TV?newscastern.新闻播音员A: They will be showing a recent newsreel just before the film in the cinema. B: Oh good, I have not seen the news for a long time.newsreeln. 新闻影片A: Mum, can I have my pocket money please?B: I haven’t even a nickel to give you this week.nickeln. １．镍；２．（美国和加拿大的）五分镍币，五分钱A: Do you have a nickname, Steven?B: Well, my father calls me “pest”, if that counts!nicknamen.绰号vt.给．．．起绰号A: Keith’s teeth are badly stained with nicotine.B: Yes, he smokes a lot.nicotinen.尼古丁A: What was the score in the football match?B: One-nil, to our team.niln.无，零A: Did the committee do good work?B: No, it was only nominal,I think the members met only once.nominala.１．名义上的，有名无实的；２．（费用等）很少的，象征性的；３．名词性的A: I am going to nominate you to be the president of our organization.B: Oh, thanks, I didn’t realize you thought so highly of me.nominatevt.提名，任命A: Even though Peter hurt his foot he nonetheless won the race.B: Yeah, he has always been a determined athlete.nonethelessad.尽管如此，依然，然而A: What usually happens at the end of one of these meetings?B: I’m not sure what the norm is.normn.１．标准，规范；２．［常pl.］准则A: I spent the afternoon looking at old photos.B: That must have made you nostalgic.nostalgica. 怀旧的，引起对往事怀恋的A: Why are dragons said to have large nostrils?B: So that they can blow fire through them.nostriln.鼻孔A: Mr. Hardy made a notable presentation at the conference.B: Well, tell me the details then.notablea.值得注意的，显著的，著名的n.名人，要人A: Did you play this piece at the concert?B: No, I was unable to read the musical notation. It wasn’t printed clearly. notationn.１．记号，标记法；２．注释，记录A: I am notorious for my bad spelling.B: Yes, your teacher did mention it to me once.notoriousa.臭名昭著的，声名狼藉的A: Notwithstanding the weather, we had a great day out.B: Yeah, it is best not to let the rain spoil our plans.notwithstandingprep. / ad. 尽管A: What are you doing?B: I am reading a book to nourish my mind.nourishvt.１．养育，喂养，滋养；２．怀有（希望等），增强（希望等）A: My daughter sleeps with her new shoes on.B: Don’t worry, the novelty will wear off soon.noveltyn.１．新奇事物；２．新奇，新奇感，新奇性；３．新颖小巧而廉价的物品A: What did you think of the nude painting in the gallery?B: I thought it was a masterpiece.nudea.裸体的n.裸体画，裸体雕像A: What is the numerical value you would attach to happiness?B: That is an impossible thing to give a figure to .numericala.数字的，用数字表示，数值的A: My aunt wants to become a nun.B: She must be very religious.nunn.修女，尼姑A: My plants just died.B: That is because you didn’t nurture them. Plants are like children! nurturevt. / n.养育，培育，滋养A: I love all types of fruit.B: Excellent, and they are so rich in nutrients.nutrientn. 营养品，滋养物a.营养的，滋养的A: The young child looked very unwell.B: Yes, I think he was lacking nutrition.nutritionn.营养OA: What type of tree is that?B: I think it is an oak tree. It is certainly large enough to be one. oakn. １．栎树，橡树；２．栎木，橡木A: Oh no, I’ve dropped an oar .B: We will have to swim to the shore now.oarn.桨，橹A: Please tell me the big secret.B: Sorry, I took an oath and swore that I wouldn't.oathn.１．誓言，誓约；咒骂，诅咒语on / under oath在法庭上宣过誓A: My pupils are so obedient , they always do their home work.B: You are lucky, mine are terrible.obedienta.服从的，顺从的A: Robert told an obscene joke last night.B: Is it too rude to repeat to me?obscenea.１．淫秽的，下流的；２．可憎的，可恶的A: Did you understand the theatre performance?B: No, it was too obscure for me.obscurea.１．不著名的，不重要的；２．费解的，模糊不清的；３．隐藏的，偏僻的vt.使变模糊，掩盖A: You are always playing video games.B: I know. I have an obsession.obsessionn.困扰，无法摆脱的思想（或情感）A: Excuse me, but your car is obstructing the entrance to my home. B: Oh, I’ll move it right away.obstructvt.１．阻塞，堵塞；２．阻碍，阻止，妨碍A: Can I move into the apartment today?B: No, you can have occupancy next week.occupancyn.占有，使用，居住A: What is that terrible odour ?B: Oh, sorry, it must be my socks.odourn.气味A: Beverley looked stunning at the party.B: Yes, her outfit was offset by her jewelry.offsetvt.补偿，抵消A: Do you have any offspring ?B: Yes, I have three daughters.offspringn.１．子女，子孙，后代；２．（动物的）崽A: Do you like olives ?B: Yes, especially black ones in salad.oliven.橄榄，橄榄树A: Is that glass clear?B: No, it is opaque , that is why you are having difficulty seeing through it. opaquea.１．不透明的，不透光的；２．难理解的，晦涩的A: Women in the old days were frequently oppressed by their husbands. B: I am glad that times are changing.oppressvt.１．压迫，压制；２．使（心情等）沉重，使烦恼A: You would like the blue car?B: No, I think I’ll opt for the red one.optvt. (for)选择，挑选A: The weather will be wonderful tomorrow.B: You are always filled with optimism .optimismn.乐观，乐观主义A: I study at my optimum between eight and ten in the morning.B: Oh, I work best in the evenings.optimuma.最合适的，最优的，最佳的A: Where did you get the apples?B: I picked them in the orchard down the road.orchardn.果园A: I was in a serious car accident last year.B: That must have been a terrible ordeal .ordealn.苦难经理，折磨，煎熬A: I love studying science.B: I orient more towards the Arts.orientvt.１．使适应，使熟悉情况（或环境等）；２．（to ,toward）使朝向，以．．．为方向（目标）n.东方，亚洲（尤指远东），东半球A: Oriental cuisine is my favourite.B: Yes, I also love Chinese food.orientala. 东方的，东方人的，东方文化的A: I was unable to find my orientation in the city.B: You should have carried a map with you.orientationn.１．方向，目标，方位；２．熟悉情况，适应，情况介绍A: From where does the guitar originate ?B: Well, there are many types of guitar, so probably many countries.originatevi. (in,from,with)起源于，来自，产生vt.创造，创始，开创A: That is a beautiful ornament beside the TV.B: Thanks, it was a gift from a friend.ornamentn.１．装饰品，点缀品；２．装饰，点缀vt.装饰，点缀，美化A: I was an orphan until the age of seven.B: Goodness, do you know what happened to your parents?orphann.孤儿vt.使成为孤儿A: You look very unusual today.B: Yes, I was tired with the orthodox.orthodoxa.１．传统的；２．正统的，正宗的A: I was ousted from the number one position.B: But you will have a chance to win it back, don’t worry.oustvt.１．驱逐；２．罢免，把．．．撤职（以取而代之）A: There was an outbreak of skin disease in my town.B: Oh, did you contract it?outbreakn.（战争、情感、火山等的）爆发，（疾病，虫害等的）突然发生A: That is a beautiful outfit you are wearing.B: Thanks , I got it specially made for this occasion.outfitn.１．（用于某种场合的）全套服装；２．（协同工作的）一组人；３．全套装备，全套工具A: Let’s go on an outing .B: OK, where would you like to go?outingn.远足，郊游，短途旅行，外出参观（或看戏等）A: I saw a film about outlaw in the Wild West.B: Oh, I hate those types of movies.outlawn. 歹徒，亡命之徒vt.宣布．．．为不合法A: There will be outrage if I am home late again.B: Don’t worry, they won’t get angry.outragen.１．义愤，愤慨；２．暴行，骇人听闻的事件vt.激起．．．的义愤，激怒A: Who won the match?B: There was no outright winner. It was a draw.outrightad.１．坦率地，直率地，无保留地；２．完全地，彻底地；３．立即，当场a.１．清楚的，无疑的，明白无误的；２．完全的，彻底的A: Do you live in the centre of the town?B: No, just on the outskirts .outskirtsn.外围地区，郊区，郊外A: My library books are five days overdue .B: Oh, will you have to pay a fine?overduea.１．过期的，到期未付的；２．早该有的，迟到的，延误的A: The bath is overflowing !B: Oh no, I forgot that I had one running.overflowvt.１．满得外溢，外流，泛滥；２．(with)充满，洋溢vt.淹没，从．．．中溢出，多得使无法容纳n.１．容纳不下的物（或人）；２．溢出，满出；３．溢流口，溢流管A: Excuse me. I couldn’t help but overhear , but I think I am the person you are loo king for.B: What a coincidence!overhearvt.无意中听到，偷听到A: It is a shame that our holidays don’t overlap .B: Indeed, I would love to go on holidays with you.overlapv.１．（与．．．）部分重叠；２．（与．．．）部分相同n.重叠，重叠的部分A: Did you make it to the other side of the mountain?B: No, the overpass was blocked.overpassn.天桥，立交桥A: My comment overrides my previous statement.B: You are always changing your mind.overridevt.１．不顾，不理睬，否决；２．压倒，优先于A: His dislike for me was overt .B: Oh, he did not make it that obvious.overta.公开的，不隐蔽的A: I am planning to overthrow the government.B: That is a big plan. you will need help.overthrowvt.１．推翻，打倒；２．使终止，屏弃n.倾覆，终止，结束A: Our car overturned when it hit the tree.B: Was anyone injured?overturnvt.１．使翻转，使倾覆，使倒下；２．颠覆，推翻vi.倾覆，翻转，翻倒A: Were you surprised by the gift?B: Yes, I was completely overwhelmed .overwhelmvt.１．（感情上）使受不了，使不知所措；２．征服，制服A: I have an overwhelming need to sleep right now.B: Well, what is keeping you from having a rest?overwhelminga.１，势不可挡的，压倒的；２．巨大的A: What is that bird?B: I think it is an owl .owl.n.猫头鹰A: Is water a type of oxide ?B: Yes, as it contains oxygen.oxiden.氧化物A: Do you enjoy eating oysters ?B: I have never tasted them.oystern.牡蛎A: Did you hear that the hole in the ozone is increasing in size? B: Yes, it is a shame.ozonen.臭氧。