A: I heard that Ted was arrested for arson . B: Yeah, he set the local school on fire. arson n.纵火(罪)
A: Don’t eat so many fatty foods, they will block your arteries . B: But they are the foods that I like the best. artery n.1.动脉 ;2.干线,要道
A: I find Paul difficult to understand. B: That is because he does not articulate his words very clearly. articulate a.1.善于表达的,发音清晰的 ;2.表达得清楚有力的 vt.1.明确有力地表达;2.清晰地吐(字),清晰地发(音)
A: The army has amassed a huge amount of artillery . B: Let’s hope they don’t have to use it. artillery n.1.火炮,大炮 ;2.炮兵(部队)
A: Do you think that we ascend into heaven when we die? B: I am not sure. I am still undecided. ascend vi.渐渐上升,升高 vt.攀登,登上
A: I couldn’t ascertain whether he was joking or serious. B: Don’t worry, he has a strange sense of humor. ascertain vt.查明,弄清,确定
A: Your father ascribed beauty and intelligence to you. B: Thanks for the compliment. ascribe vt.1.(to)把...归因于;2.把...归属于www.Examda.CoM
A: The man’s body came ashore five days after he went missing from the ship. B: Oh, how terrible, that must have been the one that was found on the beach yesterday. ashore ad.在岸上,上岸
A: It is my aspiration to become a doctor. B: Well, if you stick to your goals I am sure you can do it. aspiration n.强烈的愿望,志向,抱负
A: I do not think I have achieved enough yet. B: Well, if you always aspire to do your best then you will not be unhappy. aspire vi.渴望,追求,有志于
A: Is that a donkey or an ass ? B: Neither, it is a small horse. ass n.1.笨蛋,傻瓜 .2.驴
A: Did you hear that there was an attempted assassination on the president? B: Yes, but it was not true, somebody was spreading rumours. assassination n.刺杀,暗杀
A: We were warned about the risk of assault in the city. B: Good, it is always better to be aware of the dangers. assault vt.(武力或口头上的)攻击,袭击
A: He asserted his points strongly during the debate. B: Why didn’t he win it then? assert vt.1.肯定地说,断言 2.维护,坚持
A: I think that guy is too rude. B: Really, I think he is just trying to assert himself . assert oneself 坚持自己的权利,显示自己的权威
A: I think that the new student has assimilated well into his new environment. B: Perhaps, but he does not seem to have many friends. assimilate vt. 1.吸收,消化;2.使同化 vi. 1.被吸收,被消化;2.被同化
A: I gave Linda an assorted box of sweets for her birthday. B: Did you not know that chocolates were her favourite? assorted a. 1.各种各样的,混杂的,什锦的
A: I received assurances that I would get help. B: And did they come through? assurance n. 1.把握,信心;2.保证,表示保证(或鼓励、安慰)的话;3.(人寿)保险
A: I am not able to run fast because I suffer from asthma . B: Don’t worry, I can’t run fast either because I am unfit! asthma n. 气喘,哮喘
A: It is my dream to be an astronaut one day. B: I too would love to see the earth from space. astronaut n. 宇航员
A: I am going to visit the new astronomy research centre in town tonight, would you like to join me? B: I’d love too, is there a good telescope to view the stars with? astronomy n. 天文学
A: They are closing down the local asylum . B: It is about time, the care facilities there were terrible. asylum n. 1.庇护,政治避难;2.精神病院
A: Do you have an atlas ? I want to check where and in which ocean the Tongan Islands are. B: No, I don’t have one, but I think that they are in the Pacific. atlas n. 地图集
A: Is attendance at the lecture absolutely necessary? B: Well, if you want to get credit for this course it is.来源:www.examda.com attendance n. 1.出席人数;2.出席,参加,出席次数;3.护理,照料