动词大全A 包含高频动词的例句用法
常用英语动词
常用英语动词在英语学习中,动词是表达动作或状态的核心词汇。
掌握常用英语动词对于学习英语至关重要。
以下是一些常用的英语动词,它们在日常生活中的使用频率非常高,能够帮助你更好地理解和表达各种动作和状态。
1. Be - 表示存在或状态。
例如:I am a student.(我是一名学生。
)2. Have - 表示拥有。
例如:She has a car.(她有一辆车。
)3. Do - 表示做某事。
例如:We do homework every day.(我们每天做作业。
)4. Go - 表示去某地或进行某种活动。
例如:They go to school.(他们去上学。
)5. Come - 表示来到某地。
例如:He comes from Canada.(他来自加拿大。
)6. See - 表示看见。
例如:I see a bird in the tree.(我看见树上有一只鸟。
)7. Say - 表示说。
例如:She says "Hello" to me.(她对我说“你好”。
)8. Get - 表示得到或到达。
例如:I get up at 7 a.m.(我早上7点起床。
)9. Make - 表示制造或使成为。
例如:He makes a cake.(他做了一个蛋糕。
)10. Know - 表示知道。
例如:I know her well.(我非常了解她。
)11. Take - 表示拿或取。
例如:Please take your seat.(请坐下。
)12. Give - 表示给予。
例如:She gives me a book.(她给了我一本书。
)13. Find - 表示找到。
例如:I find my keys.(我找到了我的钥匙。
)14. Think - 表示思考。
例如:I think it's a good idea.(我认为这是个好主意。
)15. Tell - 表示告诉。
例如:He tells me the truth.(他告诉我真相。
高中英语读后续写动作描写高频动词短语
高中英语读后续写动作描写高频动词短语读后续写高频动词短语(一)手上动作的描写1.bury(buried) the treasure把宝藏埋起来2.push the box推盒子/pull the curtain拉上窗帘3.shoot(shot) a video拍视频/shoot the bird开枪打那只鸟3.pour the tea倒茶/tears pour down眼泪流下来5.squeeze out挤出来/squeeze the juice榨果汁6.hand sth. in上交/hand out sth.分发7.fold the paper折叠纸/unfold the envelop打开封8.fold one’s arms双手交叉(谓语)/with one’s arms crossed(状语)9.hug(hugged) sb./give(gave) sb. a hug/gather sb. into one’s arms抱或人10.wave sth. wildly/ wave at sb./ wave goodbye to sb.用力挥动…/向…挥手/和…挥手道别11.shake(shook) hands with sb.和或人握手12.hand sb. sth.把…递给或人13.place sth. in one’s hand把…放在或人手上14.reach out one’s hand伸出手15.reach into one’s pocket把手伸入口袋16.pull sth. out from the pocket/handbag把…从口袋/包包里拿出来17.gently wrap(wrapped) sth.轻轻地把…包裹起来18.pound one’s doorbell按门铃19.knock on one’s door敲门20.shut(shut) the door关门21.hold(held) one’s hand tightly紧紧握住某人的手22.hold(held) sth. in one’s hand把…握/拿在手里23.collect sheets/papers收试卷24.point to/at sth./sb.指着25.wipe the dirt擦掉尘土26.touch one’s hair gently温柔地摸摸某人的头发27.pat(patted)/tap(tapped) one’s head/shoulder/the pet轻拍或人的头/肩膀/宠物28.clap(clapped) warmly热烈鼓掌29.present sb. with sth.把…赠与某人30.pick up sth.捡起/拿起/ pick up the phone接德律风31.grab(grabbed) sth.抓住/拿起32.press the button按按钮33.roll down the car window摇下车窗34.throw(threw) away sth.扔掉35.cover A with B.用B盖上A36.hit(hit) sb. in the face打或人的脸37.take(took) some photos (of sb./sth.)拍(…的)照片38.post the picture online把照片发到网上39.send(sent) an email to sb.给或人发一封邮件40.text sb.给或人发短(二)脚部举措的描述1.kick the ball踢球2.stand(stood) silently默默站着3.stand(stood) still站着一动不动4.jump up跳起来5.sit(sat) around闲坐着6.remain seated一向坐着7.sb. be seated at the table某人坐在桌边8.rise(rose) to one’s feet站起来(三)和移动相关的描写1.head for .../leave(left) for.../set(set) off for...前往2.make(made) one’s way to ...前去3.rush to .../rush out of ...冲向/冲出4.dash to/towards the finishing line冲向终点线(反:starting line起跑线)5.disappear into the crowd在人群中消逝6.suddenly appear before sb.突然出现在某人面前7.wait (for sb.) patiently耐烦期待8.enter the house进入屋子9.flee(fled) away逃窜/escape (from)(从...)逃走10.tiptoe to ...轻手轻脚的走去…11.pace around ...在某地走来走去12.pace back and forth来回踱步13.wander around the street/ hang out在街上闲逛14.go(went) jogging去慢跑15.step(stepped) forward向前迈一步/step aside闪一边16.approach sb.靠近/走近某人17.trip(tripped) over绊倒18.slide(slid) out溜出去/slide into bed溜上床19.deliver sth. to sb.给或人递送…20.drive(drove) sb. (to ...)开车送或人(去某地)21.ride(rode) a bike/motorbike/horse骑单车/摩托/马(四)“说”的表达1.sighv.叹气2.inquire/questionv.询问3.reply(replied)v.回应~ to sb.4.respondv.回应5.addv.补充说6.answerv.回答7.scoldv.责骂某人8.blamev.责备9.jokev.开玩笑10.declare/announcev.宣11.explainv.说明12.murmurv.喃喃细语rm (sb.) of sth./that +从句通知某人14.in a low voice低声15.didn’t say a (single) word(谓语)/without saying a word (状语)一声不响/甚么也没说16.say(said) to oneself自言自语17.whisper (sth.) to sb.低声说,窃窃密语18.screamv. / let out a scream喊叫,发出尖叫19.can’t help letting out screams不由得大呼20.shout at the top of one’s voice大呼21.reply in a calm/excited voice用默默/镇静的嗓音复兴22.speak(spoke) with a gentle/threatening voice用温柔/胁性的嗓音说23.ask politely礼貌地问24.quarrel/argue with sb.和…打骂/狡辩fort sb.安慰某人26.chat(chatted)/talk/communicate with sb.和某人交谈27.tell(told) sb. sth./that…告诉或人…(五)“看”的表达1.stare at盯着2.glare at怒目而视3.glance through/at渐渐瞥一眼4.keep(kept) one’s eyes fixed on sb./sth.紧盯着…5.watch the competition/TV看竞赛/电视6.read(read) the note/book看字条/书7.appreciate the view/art works看美景/艺术作品8.look out of the window往窗外看9.observe carefully/ with attention细致窥察10.check one’s smart phone看11.recognize sb.认出某人12.catch(caught) sight of /lose(lost) sight of瞥见/看不见13.spot(spotted) sb. doing sth.发现某人正在某事14.notice sb. doing sth.留意到或人正在做某事(六)其他常见举措1.rescue/savev.援救2.attackv.攻击3.discoverv.发觉4.bleed(bled)v.流血5.dig(dug) out挖出6.wonder v.想知道,琢磨着7.criticize sb.批评/ praise sb.表扬/ thumb up竖起大拇指8.nod(nodded) thoughtfully/seriously如有所思地/庄重地址颔首9.lower one’s head低头10.kiss sb. on the cheek亲或人的面颊11.be surrounded by sb./sth.被…所围困12.blow(blew) out all the candles吹蜡烛13.beg(begged) (sb.) (for sth.)/(to do sth.)恳求14.greet sb. (warmly) (with a smile/hug)(热忱地/面带笑容地/用拥抱)欢迎或人15.sb. readily agree或人怅然赞成16.cheer sb. up激励或人/使或人振抖擞来17.calm (sb.) down使或人默默下来18.recall one’s childhood回想起或人的童年19.hesitate (to do) v.犹豫/ do sth. without hesitation毫不犹豫做某事20.park one’s car in ...在某处停车/ pull over靠边停21.st art one’s car启动车辆22.miss the train/bus错过火车/公车23.pray for sb./sth.为…而祈祷24.sb. fall(fell) asleep某人睡着了25.bend(bent) down哈腰26.remind sb of sth.使某人想起某事27.picture/imagine sb. doing sth.想象某人正在做某事28.focus one’s thoughts on sth.脑子里想着…29.reflect on仔细思考30.understand(understood)/help each other相互了解/匡助31.figure out想出/想认识打听e(came) up with an idea/An idea occurred to me想到一个主见33.convince/persuade sb. (to do sth.)压服或人做…34.cherish/value/treasure our friendship珍惜我们之间的友谊35.make up one’s mind to do sth.下定决心做某事36.change one’s mind改动设法主见37.admit(admitted) one’s mistake承认错误/ admit doing sth.承认做某事38.return to ...回去/return sth.=give back sth.归还某物39.lie(lied) to sb.对某人撒谎40.apologize to sb. for sth./say sorry to sb.因某事向或人性歉41.hold(held) one’s tongue/ fall silent默不作声42.raise the eyebrows扬起眉毛e across偶然遇到44.keep(kept)/break(broke) the record保持/打破记录45.benefit a lot (from) (从...中)获益匪浅(七)常识( common sense )1.Santa Clause圣诞老人2.Christmas present/gift圣诞礼物3.Jesus4.god天主5.heaven天国6.Halloween万圣节7.trick or treat不给糖果就捣鬼(万圣节举动)8.Thanksgiving感恩节9.Confucius孔子10.white lie善意的谎言11.souvenir记念品12.marathon马拉松13.sled雪橇v14.live broadcast现场直播15.Better late than never.亡羊补牢,为时不晚。
a的用法及搭配短语 (2)
a的用法及搭配短语A作为一个字母,它不仅在英文中用作字母表的首个字母,还可以被用于许多词汇、短语以及搭配中。
本文将详细探讨“A”的相关用法及常见的搭配短语。
一、作为冠词使用的"A"1. 定冠词:"a" 用于表示不确定或泛指的事物。
例如:"I saw a car on the street."(我看到街上有一辆车。
)2. 零冠词:在特定情况下,可省略"a"。
例如:"He is doctor."(他是医生。
)这种情况通常出现在职业、国籍和宗教等名词前面。
二、作为介词使用的"A""A"也可以用作介词来表示方向或位置。
1. 在/向…方向:例如:"Go a mile along this road and turn left."(沿这条路走1英里然后向左拐。
)2. 在某个位置:例如:"She stayed in a hotel for a week."(她在一家旅馆住了一周。
)三、与动词搭配1. have a party:举办派对例句:"We are going to have a party to celebrate the New Year."(我们将举办派对庆祝新年。
)2. make a decision:做决定例句:"I need some time to make a decision about this job offer."(我需要一些时间来对这份工作的邀约做出决定。
)3. take a break:休息一下例句:"After studying for hours, I decided to take a break and go for a walk."(学习了好几个小时后,我决定休息一下,去散个步。
高中英语十大高频动词词组汇总
高中英语十大高频动词词组汇总动词(或谓语结构)是句子的灵魂。
无论是对话还是段落,对句意的把握很大程度上依赖对句中谓语结构的理解。
看似简单、幼稚的小词只要搭配不同,其含义便有天壤之别。
正是这种动词的多变性,给我们的解题带来了巨大干扰,因而掌握和突破这些动词显得犹为重要。
接下来就让我们一起来学习一下吧。
1. Catchcatch a cold 感冒;受凉catch fire 着火;变得流行,火起来catch hold of 抓住catch on 流行;领会catch on to 理解catch one’s breath喘气;休息catch one’s eye /attention 引人注目/引起注意catch sight of 看见catch up with 赶上2. Comecome along 过来;进展,发展come along with 随同come across 偶尔遇见,偶尔发现come at 袭击;拜见come by 从旁走过come around 到来/苏醒,恢复/改变看法或立场come around / round to 赞成;同意come back 回来/想起,记起come by获得,得到;拜访,串门come between 离间,使分开,使产生隔阂come down with 因……而病倒;患…病come down 流传come to the point 抓住要点come into contact with 与……接触come in for 遭到,受到(责备等):The reporter’s work came in for criticism.come on 发生,赶快come off 发生,举行 come off it 别傻了,别闹笑话了,别出洋相了come out 发行;被告知;结果是;公开宣称come into operation 启用come to a standstill 停止come to a stop 停止;到站come to an end 结束come to light 真相大白;显露come true 梦想成真come through 按要求(或期望)做:I asked for their help, and they came through.我向他们求助,他们就帮了我。
万能高频动词 (35个)
万能高频动词(35个)用法手册1.askA.问1) vt. May I ask you a question?I have something to ask you.Jack asked me how to start the machine.She asked what time it was.2) vi. I asked only out of curiosity.Tom went to ask about the train.If you don’t understand, ask.B.要求;请求;征求vt.I’m going to the workers to ask their advice.He asked Joe to get in touch with them.He was asked to see them off.C.邀请vt. They asked us over their dinner.They often ask him out to sea.D.习语ask about…询问、打听ask after…问候ask for…请求、找某人、要求ask sth. of sb. 向某人问2.breakvt. A. 打破、打碎、打断Who broke the window into pieces?He fell and broke his leg.Try not to break the silence.B.违反He often breaks his promise/his word/ the law/ the rule.C.习语break away突然离开break away from sb.脱离、离开、背弃break down 中断、粉碎、发生故障、(身体)跨了、(机器)坏了break forth迸发、爆发、发泄break in闯进、打断break in on sb.打断某人的谈话break into…闯入、侵占break…into pieces打碎break off折断、突然中断break…open 撬开break out爆发break through…突破break…up开垦、破碎、解散、分解break with sb.与某人断交break sb’s heart使某人心碎3.bringA. vt. 带来、拿来(由远而近)Bring me the paper, please.He forgot to bring his umbrella.May I bring her to see you?Shall I bring the books upstairs?After we were seated, she brought out dishes.B.习语bring…about造成、导致bring… down打落(飞机、禽鸟等)、降低(物价、温度等)bring… forward提出bring…in引进、介绍、收获bring…into being实现、使产生bring…into effect/practice实行、贯彻bring…out出版、发表bring…to an end/ a stop/ a close使终止、结束bring… to mind使想起、回忆起bring…together集合;召集bring…up养育、呕吐bring…to victory使走向胜利bring…to safety带到安全地带4.catchA. vt. 抓住、逮住、挂住The nail caught my coat.He caught my hand and held it tightly.We caught ten monkeys in all.但是vi. 挂住His coat caught on a nail.The kite caught in a tree.B.赶上、搭上We’ll hurry and catch the 10:30 bus.C.听懂Pease repeat it. I didn’t quite catch you.Do you catch my meaning?D.染上He caught a bad flu.E.(出其不意地)撞上、碰上She caught him smoking. Some boys were caught stealing flowers from the garden.F. 给撞上、碰上The ship was caught in a hurricane. One night we were caught in a thunderstorm.Hurry up and don’t get caught in a storm.G.习语catch at sth. 想抓住、设法抓住catch sb. by surprise出其不意抓住catch/get/seize/take hold of…(突然)抓住、抓牢catch sb’s attention/eye吸引某人注意catch sight of…看到、发现catch the point of…抓住…的要点catch up赶上catch up with…赶上…comeA. vi.来She is coming in no time. Here comes the soup. He came running all the way.逐渐He has come to love the stories by William Shakespeare. He has come to realize the importance of good English.B. link v. His dream finally came true.C.习语come about发生come across…偶遇;偶尔发现come along一道来;一起去;进步;赶快come at…袭击come by…获得How did you come by these pictures?come away脱离;折断come back回来;复员;恢复come down倒下;跌落;传下来come down with…患(病)come (in) first/second得第一/二come forth出来;涌现come forward 前进;自告奋勇;涌现come from…出身于;来自come in/ into sight出现;被看见come into being/ existence发生;产生;出现come into effect/ force开始生效;开始实施come into power/ office上台;掌握政权come into use 开始使用come off脱落;发生come on(风雨等)到来;演出;赶快come out长出来;出版come out against…起来反对come out with…讲出;泄露(秘密等)come to= come to oneslef苏醒过来come to …总计;谈到His earnings comes to $182,000 a year.When it comes to football, everyone likes David Beckham.come a conclusion得出结论;告一段落come to a stop/ an end停止come to nothing毫无结果;失败come to the point说到要点;抓住关键come up走近;长出;流行come upon…碰见5.doA. aux. v.(1) 帮助构成一般过去时或一般现在时的疑问或否定式They do not believe it. When id they arrive there?(2) 用在肯定句和祈使句中加强语气I do miss you, Mum. She does sing well.Do be on time. So she did come after all.(3) 用来表示前边提到的动作(以免重复)---May I come round in the evening? ---Yes, please do.I knew he would help us, and he did.(4) 用于某些倒装句中Only then did I realize he had been wrong.Never did he know anything about it.B. 做vt. Can I do anything for you?We often do our homework together.The glass is broken. who did it?We did some reading last night.She did most of the talking.C. vi. (1) 表示生活、学习等情况How do you do? They did very well in English but badly in maths.How did you do in the exam? How are you doing? (2) 行了、够了、可以On e piece of bread will do. Talking with your mouth full won’t do.(3) 做、办Do as you are told to.When in Rome, do as the Romans do.Let her do as she likes.D.习语do…with…处理What have you done with my bike? can do with…将就用I can do with the old bed.do something about…对…采取措施do sb. a favor=do a favor for sb.帮某人个忙do away with…废除、破除、去掉do sb. good/harm/wrong= do good/harm/wrong to sb. 对某人有益/有害/冤枉某人do one’s best/ bit/part=do everything/all/what one can尽力do …up包扎、扣(纽扣)do without…没有…也行、不需要have something to do with…与…有关do right/wrong做得对/做错了6.expect1. vt. 期待、预料、等待It’s what we’ve expected.Is this the letter you have been expecting?We expect to finish the work by Friday.I expect that they will drop in.I expect you to make more progress.---Will he be back tonight? ---I expect so.You arrived earlier than we had expected.2.习语as (is/ was/ has been) expected不出所料They came late again, as was expected.expect too much of sb.对某人期待过高7.feel感觉、觉得A. (1) vt Do you feel any pain when I press here? Facing this situation, they felt both joy and fear.(2) link v. I don’t feel very well today.The busier he is, the happier he feels.The desk feels smooth.(3) vt. 接复合宾语I felt someone go upstairs.I felt a great weight taken off my mind after the exam. She felt their eyes watching her when she came to the stage.She felt herself (to be) right.I felt it my duty to help you.He felt it necessary to talk about his own shortcomings. (4) vt. 宾语从句He felt strongly that we should take some action about the bad practice.B. vt. 摸He felt the pot and it felt very hot.C.习语feel like doing sth.想要feel one’s way摸索前进feel sb’s pulse切脉feel as if/ as though感觉似乎She felt as if she were a member of the family.feel quite oneself 觉得身体很好8.findA. vt. (1) 发现I found a wallet on the street corner yesterday.He found her in danger.=He found that she was in danger.I found him (to be) a tough guy.=I found that he was a tough guy.This method was found to be practical.=It was found that the method was practical.I find it interesting to read these stories.= I find that it is interesting to =read these stories.I found a dog killed in the park.= I found that a dog had been killed in the park.I found a man breaking into a warehouse.= I found that a man was breaking into a warehouse.(2) 找到Have you found the book you have been looking for?B.习语find…out查清楚;弄明白;了解;打听find one’s way to sp.设法赶到;进入They found their way to the front of the crowd.The news found its way to a lot of people.find fault with sb. 对某人吹毛求疵;挑剔find oneself…发现自己…、不自觉地…They found themselves in a difficult situation.Then I found myself surrounded by some boys.He found himself walking in the direction to the park. 他发现自己不知不觉地在往公园的方向走。
高频动词用法详解(1)
常用动词用法1. serve1) (vt. & vi).(为…)服务,(为…)服役,任(职),供职serve the people为人民服务。
serve in the army在军队服役。
He once served under the king他曾经在那个国王的手下供职。
2) (vt. & vi).侍/伺候,接待,为……端上The waiters serverd the customers with red wine. 侍者为客人上红酒。
serve tea after dinner. 饭后上茶。
Lunch will be served at 12:00. 12点开饭。
The housemaid served at the table. 女仆在桌边伺候。
The manager of the restaurant has trained the waitress to serve correctly at table.饭馆的经理训练过那位女服务员如何正确地招待顾客。
3) (vt. & vi)(对……)有用,符合,适合,满足,用作The tool serves many purposes.这个工具有多种用途。
Is this enough space to serve your needs?这个空间够你用吗?Serve as a model 作为榜样That big box may serve as a table.那只大箱子可作桌子用。
The meeting will serve to develop bilateral relations between two countries.这次会议将有助于发展两国的双边关系。
4) (vt.) 向…供应, 提供,The river has served the village with water for hundreds of years.那条河为该村庄供水已达数十年。
总结字母a动词
总结字母a动词在英语中,字母a开头的动词有很多。
这些动词在语言学中扮演着重要的角色,可以表示行为、状态和感觉。
下面是对一些常见的以字母a开头的动词进行的总结。
1. AcceptAccept是一个常见的动词,表示接受或同意。
例如:•I accept your apology.(我接受你的道歉。
)•She accepted the job offer.(她接受了工作邀请。
)2. AchieveAchieve意味着取得、获得或实现某些目标或成果。
例如:•He achieved his dream of becoming a doctor.(他实现了成为医生的梦想。
)•The team achieved great success in the competition.(这个团队在比赛中取得了巨大的成功。
)3. ActAct可以指行动、表演或假装。
例如:•He acted quickly and saved the child.(他行动迅速,救了那个孩子。
)•She acted in a play last night.(她昨晚在一部戏剧中表演。
)4. AdaptAdapt表示适应或改编。
例如:•We need to adapt to the changing weather.(我们需要适应变化的天气。
)•The movie was adapted from a popular novel.(这部电影是根据一本畅销小说改编的。
)5. AnalyzeAnalyze意味着分析或研究细节。
例如:•The scientist analyzed the data and drew conclusions.(科学家分析了数据并得出结论。
)•The detective analyzed the clues to solve the mystery.(侦探分析线索来解开谜题。
)6. AnnounceAnnounce表示宣布或公布。
高三一轮复习---以a开头的单词高考常考动词的词义和用法
高考常考动词的词义和用法1.considerate (thoughtful of the wishes, needs, or feelingsof others)形容词“考虑周到的,体贴的”---名词consideration⑴不可数名词“考虑,体贴,关心”“要考虑的事近义词:1.concerned 2.kind 3.thoughtful反义词:1.inconsiderate 2. thoughless 3. Selfish副词: considerately名词:considerateness你事先就会告诉我们你会来得晚些,真是考虑得周到。
It was very considerate of you to let us know you were going to be late.变式题It was ______of you not to play the piano while I was asleep.A.thoughtfulB. considerateC. considerableD. skeptical解析:题意为“在我睡觉时,你不弹钢琴,真是体贴入微。
”considerate 为他人着想的,体贴入微的点评:thoughtful 关心体贴的,指主动做一些有助于他人的事;considerable 相当大的,相当多的;sceptical 不肯相信的,常怀疑的,它们与句意不符。
2.advance n.前进,进行,进展;v. 前进,进步,进展3.award n. 可数名词(同prize)奖,奖品;奖金;vt. 授予,给予例如:He won the first award. 他获得二等奖。
She was awarded the second prize. 她被授予二等奖。
近义词:reward n.1)可数名词报酬,酬金;不可数名词奖赏,报答(in rewardfor…)例句:她的好心没有得到一点报偿。
高考高频动词短语+例句翻译
高考动词短语归纳(1)act短语:act as 担任……职务,起……作用act for 代理(某人职务),代为(处理某事)act out 表演(对话、故事等)act up 捣乱,出毛病例如:I acted as an interpreter while I was in Xiamen.当我在厦门时,我担任翻译。
Mr. Green is acting for the old man in his case.布格林先生代那个老人处理他的案件。
The children were acting out the story of the birth of Jesus.孩子们表演耶稣诞生的故事。
He’s a tough kid and he acts up a lot.他是个顽皮的孩子,总是捣乱。
(2)break短语:break away 摆脱,脱离break down 出故障,坏掉,中止,累垮,分解break in 打断,插话,闯入,强行进入break into … 闯入……,破门而入break out (战争、火灾)突然发生,爆发break (sth) off (使某物)折断,中断某事物,突然停止break out in tears 突然大哭break the rule 违反规定break through 突围,冲跨break up 分解,分裂,拆散,碎开例如:The thief broke away from the police, but was later caught.小偷摆脱了警察的追捕,但是不久就被抓住了。
If you keep on wo rking like that, you’ll break down sooner or later.如果你这样工作下去,你迟早会被累垮的。
The car broke down just on my way here.我的车在这条路上出了故障。
If anyone tries to break in, the alarm will go off.如果有人试图强行进入,报警器就会响。
英语高频动词
英语高频动词动词在英语中扮演着重要的角色,它们是句子的核心,可以表达动作、状态、存在等各种含义。
在学习和运用英语的过程中,掌握高频动词是至关重要的。
本文将为您介绍一些常见的英语高频动词及其用法。
1. Be (is, am, are)"Be" 是英语中最常用的动词之一,用于表达存在、状态或性质等。
它的形式包括"is","am"和"are"。
- He is a doctor. (他是一个医生。
)- I am tired. (我累了。
)- They are happy. (他们很快乐。
)2. Have (has, had)"Have" 是表示拥有、占有或经历的动词。
- I have a dog. (我有一只狗。
)- She has a beautiful house. (她有一所漂亮的房子。
)- They had a great time at the party. (他们在派对上玩得很开心。
)3. Do (does, did)"Do" 是表示做、进行或执行动作的动词。
- He does his homework every day. (他每天都做作业。
)- She did all the housework yesterday. (她昨天做了所有的家务。
)- We do exercise to keep fit. (我们锻炼身体保持健康。
)4. Make"Make" 表示创造、制作或引起的动作。
- They made a cake for the party. (他们为派对做了一个蛋糕。
)- He made a mistake in the test. (他在测试中犯了一个错误。
)- She makes me happy. (她让我快乐。
)5. Take"Take" 表示拿取、采取、花费时间或采取行动等。
(完整版)动词用法总结
(完整版)动词用法总结动词用法总结动词是语言中最基本的词类之一,用于描述动作、状态或发生的事件。
在英语中,动词的用法非常多样化,因此了解和掌握不同动词的用法是非常重要的。
以下是一些常见的动词用法总结:一般现在时 (Simple Present)- 表示经常性、惯性的动作或事实。
- 例句:He plays tennis every Saturday.(他每个星期六打网球。
)现在进行时 (Present Continuous)- 表示正在进行的动作。
- 例句:She is reading a book right now.(她正在看书。
)一般过去时 (Simple Past)- 表示过去发生的动作或事实。
- 例句:They visited their grandparents last weekend.(他们上个周末去探望了他们的祖父母。
)过去进行时 (Past Continuous)- 表示过去某一时刻正在进行的动作。
- 例句:I was studying when she called.(她打电话时,我正在研究。
)一般将来时 (Simple Future)- 表示将来要发生的动作或状态。
- 例句:We will go on vacation next month.(我们下个月要去度假。
)祈使句 (Imperative)- 表示命令、建议或请求。
- 例句:Please close the door.(请关上门。
)现在完成时 (Present Perfect)- 表示过去发生的动作对现在的影响。
- 例句:I have finished my homework.(我完成了我的家庭作业。
)以上是一些常见的动词用法总结。
掌握这些用法可以帮助你更准确地使用动词,使你的语言表达更加流利和地道。
还有其他更复杂的动词用法,需要根据具体语境进行学习和掌握。
a的用法及搭配动词短语
a的用法及搭配动词短语一、a的用法及含义在英语中,不定冠词a是最常用的冠词之一。
它有多种用法及搭配动词短语,本文将对其详细进行描述和解释。
1. 在句子中表示“一个”或“一”个意思例句:I want to buy a new car.(我想买一辆新车。
)这里,不定冠词a表示只需要一辆车即可。
2. 表示“每一个”的意思例句:Children need a good education.(每个孩子都需要良好的教育。
)不定冠词a在这里表示每个孩子都需要接受教育。
3. 表示“任意一个”的意思例句:You can choose a book from the library.(你可以从图书馆选任意一本书。
)不定冠词a表明你可以从许多书中选择其中之一。
4. 表示“某一个”的意思例句:I met a friend at the party yesterday.(昨天我在聚会上见到了一个朋友。
)这里,不定冠词 a 指的是某个、特定的朋友。
二、不定冠词a与搭配动词短语除了以上所提到的基本用法外,不定冠词a还经常与一些动词搭配使用,形成固定的短语,表达特定的意思。
以下是一些常见的搭配动词短语。
1. Make a decision(做决定)例句:I need to make a decision about which college to attend.(我需要对我要上哪所大学做出决定。
)这个短语表示需要做出一个关键性的选择或决策。
2. Take a shower(洗澡)例句:I usually take a shower in the morning before going to work.(我通常在上班前早晨洗澡。
)这个短语指洗把时间较长的淋浴。
3. Have a drink(喝一杯饮料)例句:After work, let's go to the bar and have a drink together.(下班后,我们去酒吧一起喝一杯吧。
高频动词搭配总结
高频动词搭配总结动词是句子中最常用的词汇之一,它用来表达行为、状态或变化。
在英语写作中,选择合适的动词搭配可以使句子更加精准、丰富,增强表达的力度和准确性。
本文将总结一些常见的高频动词搭配,供大家参考使用。
1. Take action - 采取行动- The government needs to take action to solve the problem.政府需要采取行动来解决这个问题。
2. Make progress - 取得进展- With hard work, we can make progress in our studies.通过努力学习,我们可以在学业上取得进展。
3. Have an effect on - 对...有影响- The internet has had a profound effect on the way we live.互联网对我们的生活方式产生了深远的影响。
4. Give rise to - 引起- Poor communication can give rise to misunderstandings.不良的沟通可能会引起误解。
5. Conduct research - 进行研究- Scientists are conducting research into new treatments for cancer.科学家们正在对治疗癌症的新方法进行研究。
6. Provide assistance - 提供帮助- The organization aims to provide assistance to those in need.这个组织旨在为有需要的人提供帮助。
7. Take responsibility - 承担责任- As a manager, you need to take responsibility for your team.作为一名经理,你需要为你的团队承担责任。
【高中英语】最新20个万能高频动词用法扫描
【高中英语】最新20个万能高频动词用法扫描4.catchA. vt. 抓住、逮住、挂住The nail caught my coat.He caught my hand and held it tightly.We caught ten monkeys in all.但是 vi. 挂住His coat caught on a nail.The kite caught in a tree.B.赶上、搭上We’ll hurry and catch the 10:30 bus.C.听懂Pease repeat it. I didn’t quite catch you.Do you catch my meaning?D.染上He caught a bad flu.E.(出其不意地)撞上、碰上 She caught him smoking.Some boys were caught stealing flowers from the garden.F. 给撞上、碰上 The ship was caught in a hurricane.One night we were caught in a thunderstorm.Hurry up and don’t get caught in a storm.G.习语catch at sth. 想抓住、设法抓住catch sb. by surprise出其不意抓住catch/get/seize/take hold of…(突然)抓住、抓牢catch sb’s attention/eye吸引某人注意catch sight of…看到、发现catch the point of…抓住…的要点catch up赶上catch up with…赶上…补上COMEcomeA. vi.来She is coming in no time.Here comes the soup.He came running all the way.逐渐He has come to love the stories byWilliam Shakespeare.He has come to realize the importance of good English.B. link v.His dream finally came true.C.习语come about发生come across…偶遇;偶尔发现come along一道来;一起去;进步;赶快come at…袭击come by… 获得How did you come by these pictures?come away脱离;折断come back回来;复员;恢复come down倒下;跌落;传下来come down with…患(病)come (in) first/second 得第一/二come forth出来;涌现come forward 前进;自告奋勇;涌现come from… 出身于;来自come in/ into sight出现;被看见come into being/ existence发生;产生;出现come into effect/ force开始生效;开始实施come into power/ office上台;掌握政权come into use 开始使用come off脱落;发生come on(风雨等)到来;演出;赶快come out长出来;出版come out against… 起来反对come out with… 讲出;泄露(秘密等)come to= come to oneslef苏醒过来come to …总计;谈到His earnings comes to $182,000 a year.When it comes to football, everyone likes David e a conclusion 得出结论;告一段落come to a stop/ an end停止come to nothing毫无结果;失败come to the point说到要点;抓住关键come up走近;长出;流行come upon…碰见感谢您的阅读,祝您生活愉快。
中招高频动词短语及用法精选
中考高频动词短语及用法精选1. allow/ advise doing 允许/ 建议做某事allow /advise sb to do sth 允许/ 建议某人去做某事(带宾语时后接不定式)My father allowed me to go out for a walk after finishing my homework.Be allowed/ advise to do 被允许/被建议做某事(被动语态后用不定式)2. asked sb (not) to do sth 叫某人做事某事(叫某人不要去做某事)My father asked me to study hard. He asked me not to swim alone.be asked (not) to do sth 被叫去做某事/被邀请去做某事I was asked (not) to have a dinner with them yesterday.3. be afraid to do sth 害怕做某事She is afraid to ask me questions.be afaid of doing sth 害怕做某事I am afraid of going out at night.be afaid of sth 害怕某物He is afraid of snakes.4. be amazed to do sth 对做某事感到惊讶He was amazed to meet the girl there.be amazed at sth 对某事感到惊讶They were amazed at the news.5. be busy doing/with sth 忙于做某事(常考)I was busy washing my car at that time. 那时候我正忙于清洗我的车子。
I am busy with my work.6. be coming/going/leaving/dying(点动词用进行时态时表将来)The bus is coming / the dog is dying.7. be excited to do sth 对做……感到兴奋Jacky was excited to travel there by plane.be excited about doing sth 对做……感到兴奋He was excited about passing the exam without going overing books.be excited at sth 对某事感到兴奋Lily was excited at his words.8. be frightened to do sth 害怕去做某事Sam is frightened to ride a horse.9. be glad/happy to do sth 高兴去做某事she is happy to clean the blackboard with me.be pleased to do sth高兴做某事She was pleased to help the old man yesterday. be pleased with sth 对某事感到高兴/满意The teacher was pleased with my answer.10. be interested in sth/doing sth 对某事感兴趣/ 对做某事感兴趣she is interested in swimming in the river. My btother is interested in Chinese.13. be/get ready /prepared for sth /to do sth prepare to do sthBe ready for sth 为某事做好了准备We are ready for the exam.Be ready to do sth 为做某事做好了准备We are ready to have a birthday party for her.get ready for sth为某事在做准备We are getting ready for the exam.get ready for doing sth 为做某事而做准备11. be sorry to do sth 对做某事感到抱歉12. be sure to do 肯定会做;一定会做He is sure to win.Be sure that + 句子13. be surprised to do sth 对做某事感到惊奇be surprised at sth 对某事感到惊奇14. be supposed to do 应该做某事You are supposed to shake hands.15. be willing to do 乐意做某事They are willing to work hard to achieve their dreams.16. begin /start to do sthbegin/start doing sth17. can / be able to afford to do sth 有能力(可以,能够,得起)18. can/may/must do sth could/would/should/might do sth19. can’t wait to do sth 等不及要去做某事20. decide to do sth 决定去做某事make up one’s mind to do sth 下决心去做某事(常考)make a decision to do sth 对做某事作出决定21. deserve to do sth 值得/应该做……22. encourage sb to do sth 鼓励某人去做某事23. enjoy doing sth 乐意去做某事24. expect (sb) to do sth 期望去做某事25. fail to do sth 没能做成某事He failed to catch the bus.be able to do sth / succeed doing sth 成功做了某事26. finish doing sth 做完某事(后接动词-ing形式)27. get sb to do sth 让某人做某事(一般动词后宾补用不定式)make /let/ have /sb do sth 让某人做某事(使役动词后宾补用动原)28. get/have a chance to do sth 得到一个做某事的机会29. give /pass /show /lend / sell sb sth / sth to sbbuy/get/bring sb sth/sth for sb30. go on to do sth 继续做(另一件)事go on doing sth 继续做(同一件)事31. hate to do/doing sth 讨厌/不喜欢做某事32. have fun / a good time doing sth 做某事有意思…33. have problems / trouble / difficulties doing sth 做某事遇到困难34. have to do sth 必须、不得不做某事have sth to do 有事要做35. hear sb do sth 听到某人做某事(后接动词原形,非正在做,前后做或经常做)hear sb doing sth 听到某人正在做某事(正在做)36. help to do sth help with sth. 帮忙做某事help sb (to) do sth help sb. with sth. 帮助某人做某事37. hope/wish to do sth 希望做某事wish sb to do sth 希望某人做某事38. I t seems that 好像是……(后接从句)Sb. / Sth.seem todo sth seem (to be)+adj.39. It’s + adj+(for sb) to do sth . (对某人来说)做某事(怎么样)It’s+adj +(of sb) to do sth e.g: It’s nice of you to tell me the news.40. It takes sb some time to do sth . 花费某人多长时间做某事41. pay/ paid for sth…sth costs/ cost some moneysb spends/spent some money/ time…on sth./ doing sth…..it takes/ took sb some time …to do sth42. It’s best for sb to do sth. 对某人来说做某事是最好的had better do sth /had better not do sth最好做某事/ 最好不做某事43. It’s time for sb to do sth 是某人做某事的时候了44. keep (on)doing sth 坚持/ 不停做某事keep sb doing sth 让某人做某事keep sb from doing sth 阻止某人做某事keep sb/sth +adjhave kept the book for 2 days 借这本书两天(不要用borrow或lend)45. learn to do sth 学会了做某事learn sth from sb 向某人学习46. like to do/doing sth 喜欢做某事would like sb to do sth 想要某人做某事47. need to do sth 需要做某事sth need doing(主动语态表被动含义)= sth to be done (被动语态)某事需要被做needn’t do / don’t have to do 不必做…48. prefer to do sth rather than do sth 宁愿……而不愿……prefer sth. to sth. 喜欢…不喜欢… =like sth be tter than…prefer doing sth to doing sth 喜欢做……不喜欢做……I prefer reading books to going shopping.我喜欢读书,不想喜欢购物。
初中英语重点动词用法A-Z
初中英语动词用法Aact v. 表演,演戏act as sb./ sth. 充任某角色,担任某工作I don’t unders tand Englis h, so you have to act as my interp reter(翻译)。
其他用法:act for 代表某人,代理某人的职位During her illnes s, her lawyer has been acting for her in her busine ss.在她生病期间,她的律师一直代理她的业务。
词语拓展:action n. 行为,行动;take action采取行动actorn.. 演员actres s n.. 女演员active adj. 活跃的,积极的,主动的,起作用的;active ly adv. 活跃地,积极地;active ty n. 活动性, 活力;活动(activities复数)accept v. 接受;赞同;欢迎;听从近义词辨析:accept和recei veaccept是“接受、认可“的意思,是收到并接受;receiv e 有”收到“的意思,但不一定接受。
e.g. I receiv ed a lot of giftson my birthd ay, butIdidn’taccept any.生日那天我收到许多礼物,但是我并没有收下任何礼物。
achiev e vt. 获得achiev e a balanc e betwee n…and…在…和…之间获得平衡add v. (1)加,增加,添加add sth. to sth. 往...里添加... eg. If the tea is too strong, add some water to it.eg. He addedhis signat ure to the petiti on(请愿书)。
英语高频动词用法介绍
英语高频动词用法介绍一、give1. give away 赠送(礼物);颁发(奖品);泄露(秘密)2. give birth to 生孩子3. give back 恢复;归还4. give sb a hand 帮忙5. give in 上交;投降,让步,屈服6. give off 发出,放出(液体\气体\气味)7. give out 分发;用完,耗尽8. give sb a ring(phone call) 打电话给某人9. give up 放弃10. give a concert 举行音乐会11. give a talk 作报告12. give lessons to 给某人上课13. give sb. some advice on ... 给某人某方面的忠告14. give sb trouble 给某人添麻烦15. give the right time 报时准确16. give one"s time to 把时间花在...17. give a shout of surprise 发出惊叫18. give permission 允许二、go1. go after/for 追逐;追求2. go against 违反;反对3. go all out 全力以赴4. go at/for 袭击5. go back to 追溯到6. go bad 变质7. go ahead with 继续进行,推进,前进8. go ahead 开始,继续9. go by (时间)过去;经过10. go down 下去,下沉11. go down 下降;下沉;消肿12. go in for 从事;爱好13. go on 继续;发生,进行14. go out 灯,火熄灭15. go over 检查;复习16. go through 穿过,通过17. go through 仔细检查;通过,被批准;经历,经受18. go fishing 钓鱼19. go shopping 去商店购物20. go swimming 去游泳21. go with 和...相配;伴随22. go home 回家23. go out for a walk 出去散步24. go to sleep 入睡25. go to college 上大学26. go to hospital 看病27. go to school/work 上学/上班28. go to bed 上床睡觉29. go to the cinema 去看电影30. go well 进行得很好三、have 词组1. have a break 休息一下2. have a cold 患感冒3. have got a cough 咳嗽4. have a good laugh over 对...笑了个够5. have a good time 玩的愉快6. have a letter from 收到某人来信7. have a look 看一看8. have a table tennis match 举行乒乓球比赛9. have a meeting 开会10. have a rest 休息一下11. have a swim 游泳12. have a test 测试13. have a word with 和某人谈话14. have words with 和某人吵架15. have lunch 吃午饭16. have my hair cut 理发17. have no choice but to 别无选择只好...18. have none of 不理会19. have sb doing 让...做;容忍...做20. have sb do 让...做21. have something/nothing to do with 和...有关/无关22. have on 穿着;戴着23. have any medicine 吃药24. have sports 进行体育活动四、keep 词组1. keep a diary 记日记2. keep a child 抚养孩子3. keep back 阻止...向前;保留,隐瞒4. keep busy doing 不断地,不停地,忙着做某事5. keep in touch with 与...保持联系6. keep (on) doing 继续不停地做某事7. keep fit 保持健康8. keep...from 防止(阻止)...做9. keep...in mind 记住10. keep his words/promise 遵守诺言11. keep off the grass 勿踏草地12. keep one"s secret 保守秘密13. keep out 不得入内14. keep ... out 挡住,留在外面15. keep silent 保持沉默16. keep the change 不用找(零)了17. keep up 继续; 保持,坚持18. keep up with 跟上19. keep watch 守望,值班,放哨五、look 词组1. look after 照顾,照料2. look ahead 向前看,着眼未来3. look as if 看上去好像4. look at 看着5. look around/about 四处看看,四下环顾6. look back 回头看;回顾7. look down upon(on) 看不起,轻视8. look forward to 盼望,期待9. look into 朝...看去;调查10. look like 看上去象11. look on 旁观,观望12. look on ... as ... 把...看作...13. look out 当心,小心,留神14. look out 警惕15. look through 浏览,翻阅,温习,仔细查看;透过...看16. look up 查寻,查阅;抬头看六、make 词组1. make a decision 作决定2. make a noise 吵闹3. make a fire 生火4. make a(no) difference重要(不重要)5. make... into 把... 制成6. be made of 用某种原材料制成7. be made from 用某种原材料制成8. make it ten 把时间定在十点9. make money 赚钱10. make one"s way 往...去11. make out 辨认出;理解;填写12. make sb do 迫使某人做13. make sure(certain) 确定;务必14. make tea 泡茶15. make the bed 铺床16. be made up of 由...组成,由...构成17. make up 化妆; 配制;组成; 编造,虚构;和解18. make up (for) 弥补,补充,补偿19. make (full/good) use of (充分)利用20. make...to one"s own measure 照某人的尺寸去做21. make up my mind 下决心22. make fun of 取笑,嘲笑,和...开玩笑23. make war 开战七、put 词组1. put aside 存钱2. put away 放好,收起来;存钱3. put an end to 结束4. put back 把(钟)拨慢;推迟;阻碍5. put down 扑灭,平息,镇压;放下6. put forward 提出7. put into 插入;译成8. put off 延期,拖延9. put on 上演;穿戴10. put on weight 长胖11. put out 熄灭,扑灭; 伸出,拿出12. put sb to bed 打发某人睡觉13. put sb to the trouble of 麻烦某人做14. put up 挂起,张贴; 举起,抬起;建造,搭起;为某人提供膳宿15. put up with 忍受,容忍16. put one"s heart into 用心去做八、set 词组1. be set in 以什么为背景2. set about doing 着手,开始3. set a diamong in a ring 在戒指上镶上钻石4. set off 起程,出发;引爆5. set out 出发,动身6. set out to do 开始,着手7. set sb doing 使什么开始做8. set up 创立,设立,建立; 竖起,支起9. set fire (to) 放火10. set sb. free 释放11. set an example to sb 给...树立榜样.九、turn 词组1. turn against 转而反对2. turn attention to 把注意力转向3. turn away 把...打发走4. turn down 关小;拒绝5. turn in 交进,上缴,归还6. turn...into... 变成,转变成7. turn off 关掉灯,气,水,电器等8. turn on 打开9. turn out(to be) 结果是,证明是10. turn over 把...翻过来11. turn to 转向,找...求助;翻到(某页)12. turn up 把音量开大一些; 卷起,翻起; 发生,出现十、take1. take away 带走, 拿走2. take one"s advice 听从某人劝告3. take back 收回,带回4. take a bus 坐车5. take charge(of) 负责;掌管6. take the city 占领城市7. take him by the hand 牵着他的手8. take down 拿下; 记下;拆毁9. take medicine 服药10. take off 起飞;脱掉11. take...into consideration 考虑12. take out 取出; 带某人出去13. take place 发生; 举行,举办14. take time/money 花时间/钱15. take...seriously 认真对待16. take up 从事;占据;拿起17. take a look at 看一看18. take a message for sb. 给某人捎口信19. take a seat 坐下20. take aim 瞄准21. take an active part in 积极参加22. take care of 照顾23. take in 接受;吸收;欺骗24. take great trouble to do sth. 不辞辛劳做某事25. take hold of 抓住26. take it easy 别急27. take on a new look 呈现新的面貌28. take one"s place29. take one"s temperature 量体温30. take one"s turn 轮流31. take over 接管32. take photos 照相33. take pride in 以什么为自豪34. take sb./sth. by mistake 错拿35. take sth. for granted 想当然36. take the place of 代替37. take the side of 站在某一边38. take your time 别急,慢慢来。
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AbandonHow could she abandon her own child?We had to abandon the car and walk the rest of the way.They were accused of abandoning their socialist principles. Abbreviate'Information technology' is usually abbreviated to 'IT'.AbdicateThe king was forced to abdicate the throne .AbductHis car was held up and he was abducted by four gunmen.She was charged with abducting a six-month-old child.AbetHe was abetted in these illegal activities by his wife.You are abetting theft.AbolishSlavery was abolished in the US in the 19th century.I think bullfighting should be abolished.AbortHer lover walked out on her after she had aborted their child.The rescue mission had to be aborted.AbridgeI've only read the abridged edition/version of her novel.AbsorbWater and salts are absorbed into our blood stream.Her capacity to absorb information is amazing.Judith lay on the settee, absorbed in her book.California absorbs many of the legal immigrants to the US.Darker surfaces absorb heat.A well-designed sports shoe should absorb the impact on your feet. AbstainSix countries voted for the change, five voted against, and two abstained. AbuseShe was sexually abused as a child.Williams abused his position as Mayor to give jobs to his friends.The proportion of drinkers who abuse alcohol is actually quite small. James abused his body for years with heroin and cocaine.AcceptHe accepted the invitation to stay with us.Please accept this small gift.We have to accept that this is not an ideal world.Students accepted by Stanford Law School had very high scores on the LSAT. They have accepted him as the representative of the company.Random House accepted the book for publication.The children gradually began to accept her as one of the family.It often takes years for immigrants to be accepted into the host community. The government has accepted the resignation of a senior army commander. Please accept my sincere apologies .Sorry, we don't accept travellers' cheques.She has accepted your explanation as to why you didn't attend the meeting. The University will not accept responsibility for items lost or stolen. AccomplishThe students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.She accomplished such a lot during her visit.I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job.AchieveWilson has achieved considerable success as an artist.She eventually achieved her goal of becoming a professor.We want all our students to achieve within their chosen profession. AccuseHe was accused of murder.Smith accused her of lying.AcquitAll the defendants were acquitted.The judge directed the jury to acquit Phillips of the murder.ActThe jury decided that Walker had acted in self-defence.The UN must act now to restore democracy.He's been acting strangely ever since his Mom died.Pip acted as if he was better than everyone else.I first started acting when I was 12 years old.She is acting the role of Lady Macbeth six evenings a week.The padding acts as a cushion if the player falls or is hit by the ball.Disinfectants act on bacteria in two main ways.Makin is acting for the young people in their case against the county council.I am acting on behalf of the bank.She is acting on the advice of her lawyers.The children were acting out the story of the birth of Jesus.The computer is acting up again.ActivateThe alarm is activated by the lightest pressure.AddAdd 7 and 5 to make 12.For tax purposes, your pension and earnings are added together.Add £2.20 to the cost for postage.Spell-checking your document adds time to the process.Sales tax adds to the price.That's all I have to say. Is there anything you'd like to add, David?We've added value to the information by organizing it.I can add up in my head quite easily.Specialized software adds up the statistics.He was troubled by a feeling that things just didn't add up.These figures don't add up.AdaptThe ability to adapt is a definite asset in this job.How do these insects adapt themselves to new environments?The car has been adapted to take unleaded gas.These teaching materials can be adapted for older children.Many children buy books after they have been adapted for television. AddressThat letter was addressed to me.Send a stamped, self-addressed envelope.The president should be addressed as 'Mr. President'.AdjustIt took a few seconds for her eyes to adjust to the darkness.My parents had trouble adjusting to living in an apartment.It took time to adjust myself to motherhood.Check and adjust the brakes regularly.Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning.He paused to adjust his spectacles.AdmireI really admire the way she brings up those kids all on her own.Lewis was much admired for his work on medieval literature.We stopped halfway to admire the view .Sal stood back to admire her work.AdmitYou may not like her, but you have to admit that she's good at her job.Paul admitted to me that he sometimes feels jealous of my friendship with Stanley. Dana admitted feeling hurt by what I had said.After questioning, he admitted to the murder.Only ticket-holders will be admitted into the stadium.Drake was admitted into the club in 1997.For Haskill, selling the restaurant would be admitting defeat.Courts can refuse to admit evidence obtained illegally by police.AdoptSally was adopted when she was four.The couple are unable to have children of their own, but hope to adopt.The courts were asked to adopt a more flexible approach to young offenders. Congress finally adopted the law after a two-year debate.Becoming a member of a society means adopting its values.AdvertiseThey no longer advertise alcohol or cigarettes at sporting events.Many companies will only advertise in the Sunday paper.I see they're advertising for a new Sales Director.AdvocateI advocate a policy of gradual reform.Do you advocate banning cars in the city centre?AffectBoth buildings were badly affected by the fire.The divorce affected every aspect of her life.It's a disease which affects mainly older people.AffiliateThe Society is not affiliated with any political party.The College is affiliated to the University.AfflictItaly has been afflicted by political corruption for decades...There are two main problems which afflict people with hearing impairments.AffordWe can't afford to go on vacation this year.I couldn't afford the rent on my own.How can she afford to eat out every night?AgreeTeenagers and their parents rarely agree.If she felt he was right, she would agree with him.Most people nowadays would agree that a good pub is one of our best traditions. We don't agree on everything, of course.I couldn't agree more.No one really knows why he agreed to do the film.My sister won't agree to our mother going into a nursing home.We agreed to meet again the following Monday.They managed to agree on a date for the wedding.It was agreed that elections would be held in May.Your story doesn't agree with what the police have told us.Green peppers don't agree with me.AimWe aim to finish by Friday.We're aiming for a big improvement.The criticism wasn't aimed at you.Denver aimed his gun but did not shoot.The pilot was aiming for the runway but came down in a nearby field.AlarmI don't want to alarm you, but there's a strange man in your garden.AlienateThe latest tax proposals will alienate many voters.He felt that his experiences had alienated him from society.Gina had become increasingly alienated from her family.AllegeIt was alleged that the policeman had accepted bribes.he prosecution alleged that the man had been responsible for an act of terrorism. The water is alleged to be polluted with mercury.AllocateOur task is to decide the best way to allocate scarce resources.No agreement was reached on how much money should be allocated.The committee allocates funds to universities.We're not saying that these sites should be allocated for development.AllowMy parents wouldn't allow me to go to the party.Women are not allowed to enter the mosque.Don't allow your problems to dominate your life.Passengers are allowed one item of hand luggage each.I don't allow the cat in the bedroom.Are dictionaries allowed in the exam?We don't allow diving in the pool.'Allow me,' the waiter said, opening the door.Allowing for inflation, the cost of the project will be $2 million.AlludeYou alluded to certain developments in your speech what exactly did you mean?He didn't mention your name but I was sure he was alluding to you.AmbushFive soldiers died after their bus was ambushed on a country road.He was ambushed by gunmen on his way to work.AmuseHe made funny faces to amuse the children.It amused me to think back to my life in London.AngleTry angling the camera for a more interesting picture.Philip angled his chair towards the door.She was obviously angling for an invitation.I didn't want him to think I was just angling for sympathy.AnnexThe Baltic republics were annexed by the Soviet Union in 1940.Hitler was determined to annex Austria to Germany.AnnounceThey announced their engagement in 'The Times'.The government has announced plans to create 10,000 new jobs.A government spokesman announced that the hostages had been released.At the end of their meeting, it was announced that an agreement had been reached. Cordon announced his resignation to staff members on Wednesday.We arrived just as they were announcing the arrival of Flight 207 from Minneapolis. All visitors to the apartment building must be announced.After announcing himself at the reception desk, James was led upstairs.AnnoyWhat annoyed him most was that he had received no apology.It really annoys me when I see people dropping litter.She annoyed him with her stupid questions.I was annoyed by his insensitive remarks.AnswerHe still hadn't answered my question .When questioned, Hughes answered that he knew nothing about the robbery. Answer as many questions as possible in the time provided.Simon got the job by answering an advert in the paper.Don't answer me back young man!I'm sure John will help us - I can't really answer for the others.ApologizeI'm so sorry, I do apologize.I think you should apologize to your brother.He later apologized for his behavior.I apologize for losing my temper.AppealChurch and community leaders have appealed for calm.Farmers have appealed to the government for help.The police have appealed to anyone with information to come forward.Both men intend to appeal against their convictions.The program appeals especially to young children.AppearPolice say there appear to be signs of a break-in.The survey appears to contradict motor industry claims.It appears that all the files have been deleted.Police have found what appear to be human remains.He tried to make it appear that she had committed suicide.It may be less useful than it appears at first.He tried hard to appear calm .I don't want to appear rude.The right colours can make a small room appear much bigger.Two faces appeared at our window.A man suddenly appeared from behind a tree.Small cracks appeared in the wall.It was nearly an hour before Sweeney appeared in the pub.The car seemed to appear from nowhere.She has already appeared in a number of films.He appeared on national television to deny the claims.The story appeared in all the national newspapers.Some of the material used has appeared in print before.The new range will be appearing in shops in the autumn.The three men are due to appear in court tomorrow.She appeared before Colchester magistrates charged with attempted murder. Sir Nicholas Gammon QC appeared on behalf of the defendant.AppeaseThey attempted to appease international opposition by promising to hold talks. ApplaudThe audience applauded loudly.A crowd of 300 supporters warmly applauded her speech.She should be applauded for her honesty.ApplyShe applied for a job with the local newspaper.We need to apply for planning permission to build a garage.I applied to four universities and was accepted by all of them.Do the same rules apply to part-time workers?The offer only applies to flights from London and Manchester.New technology is being applied to almost every industrial process.These ideas are often difficult to apply in practice.The term 'mat' can be applied to any small rug.AppointHe's been appointed to the State Supreme Court.A committee was appointed to consider the plans.O'Connell was appointed as chairman.AppreciateHe did not fully appreciate the significance of signing the contract.We appreciate that caring for children is an important job.It is difficult to appreciate how bad the situation had become.Thanks ever so much for your help, I really appreciate it.I appreciate your concern , but honestly, I'm fine.I'd appreciate it if you let me get on with my job.Her abilities are not fully appreciated by her employer.I'm not an expert, but I appreciate fine works of art.ApproachAs I approached the house, I noticed a light on upstairs.The charity approached several stores about giving food aid.I have already been approached by several other companies.With winter approaching, many animals are storing food.It might be possible to approach the problem in a different way.The temperatures are approaching 35ºCApproveThe conference approved a proposal for a referendum.Catherine's parents now approve of her marriage.I don't approve of cosmetic surgery.ArbitrateA committee will arbitrate between management and unions.The tribunal has the power to arbitrate in disputes.ArgueWe could hear the neighbours arguing.Gallacher continued to argue with the referee throughout the game.They were arguing about how to spend the money.The children were arguing over which TV programme to watch.Croft argued that a date should be set for the withdrawal of troops.It could be argued that a dam might actually increase the risk of flooding. Baker argued against cutting the military budget.She argued the case for changing the law.They argued the point (=discussed it) for hours without reaching a conclusion. Joyce argued me into buying a new jacket.ArmThe local farmers have armed themselves with rifles and pistols.ArouseMatt's behavior was arousing the interest of the neighbors.She felt aroused by the pressure of his body so close to hers.ArrangeContact your local branch to arrange an appointment.I'd like to arrange a business loan.Have you arranged to meet Mark this weekend?Beth arranged a meeting with the marketing director.We still have to arrange how to get home.We had arranged that I would go for the weekend.Matthew arrived at 2 o'clock as arranged.The company will arrange for a taxi to meet you at the airport.Dave arranged for someone to drive him home.Ben arranged the flowers in a vase.The list is arranged alphabetically.The children were arranged in lines according to height.a symphony arranged for the pianoArrestHe was arrested and charged with murder.Her father was arrested for fraud.I got arrested for careless driving.Five youths were arrested in connection with the attack.He was arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs.ArriveGive me a call to let me know you've arrived safely.What time does the plane arrive in New York?By the time the police arrived on the scene, the burglars had fled. Sharon's baby arrived just after midnight.AskDon't ask him - he won't know anything about it.That kid's always asking awkward questions .I just asked him where he lived.We'll have to ask someone the way to the station.Go and ask Tom whether he's coming tonight.Visitors usually ask about the history of the castle.I'll ask around, see if I can find you a place to stay.If you need anything, you only have to ask.Ask John to mail those letters tomorrow.Karen asked to see the doctor.Some people find it difficult to ask for help.He repeatedly asked Bailey for the report.Ask your mom if you can come with us.Was it too much to ask that he be allowed some privacy?How much is he asking?He's asking £2,000 for his car.They're asking a fortune for that house.Jerry's too scared to ask her out.Don't leave them standing on the doorstep - ask them in!It would be better if he cooperated, but perhaps I'm asking too much. You have no right to ask anything of me.Saying that to a feminist is just asking for trouble.You have to ask yourself where your responsibilities really lie.He's just plain crazy, if you ask me.'Where's she gone then?' 'Don't ask me!''What was that woman selling?' 'Don't ask.'It's his own fault he got hit - he was asking for it.The job was hers for the asking.I spoke to James today. He was asking after you.There's someone at the door asking for Dad.AssertFrench cooking, she asserted, is the best in the world.He asserted that nuclear power was a safe and non-polluting energy source. Native Americans asserting their rights to ancestral landWomen began to assert themselves politically.AssignI've been assigned the task of looking after the new students.Jan's been assigned to the Asian Affairs Bureau.Madison was assigned to investigate a balloon accident.Assign each student a partner.How much time have you assigned for the meeting?A code was assigned to each batch of work.A personal bodyguard had been assigned to her.They assigned me a small room.AssociateI don't associate him with energetic sports.I don't like these layabouts you're associating with.AssumeI didn't see your car, so I assumed you'd gone out.I think we can safely assume that interest rates will go up again soon.Let us assume for a moment that we could indeed fire her. Should we?When it got to midnight and Paul was still not back, I began to assume the worst. AssureHer doctor has assured us that she'll be fine.The document is genuine, I can assure you .The dealer had assured me of its quality.A win on Saturday will assure them of promotion to Division One.AttachAttach a recent photograph to your application form.a small battery attached to a little loudspeakerPlease fill in and return the attached reply slip.It's easy to become attached to the children you work with.People attach too much importance to economic forecasts.The Food Ministry is attached to the Ministry of Agriculture.When approving a merger, the commission can attach conditions.AttackShe was attacked while walking home late at night.His shop was attacked by a gang of youths.Snakes will only attack if you disturb them.Army tanks attacked a village near the capital on Sunday.The cruel disease attacks the brain and nervous system.Brazil began to attack more in the second half of the match.AttendOnly 12 people attended the meeting.Please let us know if you are unable to attend.I am the first child in my family to attend college.AttractThe story has attracted a lot of interest from the media.I'm not usually attracted to blondes.I guess it was his eyes that attracted me first.Leftover food attracts flies.low rents designed to attract new businesses to the areaA magnet attracts steel.The light attracted a lot of insects.AttributeThe fall in the number of deaths from heart disease is generally attributed to improvements in diet.One should not attribute human motives to animals.This play is usually attributed to Shakespeare.AuditEach year they audit our accounts and certify them as being true and fair. AutomateMassive investment is needed to automate the production process.This part of the assembly process is now fully automated.AvoidRoad safety is taught to young children to avoid road accidents.It is important to take measures to avoid the risk of fire.The refugees left to avoid getting bombed.Alan narrowly avoided an accident.Everyone seemed to be avoiding Nick.She carefully avoided his eyes.Pregnant women should avoid certain foods such as raw eggs.There are ways of legally avoiding taxes.You should avoid over-spending in the first half of the year.AwardMoodie has been awarded a golf scholarship at the University of Hawaii. The judge awarded me first prize.A Nobel Prize was awarded to Waksman in 1952.。