2016高考英语进阶词汇(一)

高考英语进阶词汇

1. will – willing – unwillingly 意志–愿意的–不愿的

Joe fell and broke his leg. They both knew that if Simon continued alone, he would probably get back safely. But Simon is unwillingly to do so and decided to risk his life and try to lower Joe down the mountain on a rope. 2. fit – fit in – adapt to – suit 适合、适应

“They fit in well with market demand as evidenced by the rapidly expanding scale of these transactions,” he said. (相当于meet the needs of …)

This sort of digestive evolution has probably helped humans adapt to lots of new environments and lots of new foods.

If a piece of clothing or a particular style or colour suits you, it makes you look attractive. If something suits you, it is convenient for you or is the best thing for you in the circumstances. 满足…需求，合某人心意

3. adopt 采取、采纳、收养

All I knew was that she was an orphan from Africa. She had just been adopted by a family in town who decided that the best way for her to learn American ways of life was to be with American kids.

I think the company should adopt a more flexible strategy on account of(because of) the changing market conditions.

4. post - poster – pose - position - 职位、位置- occupation – career 职业

She was the first woman to have been elected to such a post.

5. academic 学术的

His supervisor took pride in him for his academic attainments (achievements).

6. set 设置、安排、一套– set off, set out, set up, set down = take down, a set of…

How much would you be willing to pay for a burger set menu for 4 people?

Mr. Brown thanked her for all the wonderful posters and gave her a professional artist’s set.

7. offend 冒犯offensive 无礼的、进攻性的aggressive 侵略的、有进取心的

The American way of business practice often appears to us Chinese to be very aggressive.

As both defensive and offensive measures, the light forces (光的部队) use only the power of light and technologies that have no harmful aftereffects.

8. grasp, capture, seize, take hold of 抓住

The owner stormed over, seized the bird, took it into the “black room”, shook it a bit and said“don’t ever, ever say anything to embarrass my customers. You got that!!”

Unless we grasp this point we shall never be able to acquire even elementary knowledge.

9. amuse – amused – amusing 逗乐、好笑的

We were all amused at his funny behavior.

10. comment, review评论criticize - criticism - critical批评、批判

A spokeswoman for Apple said the company declined to comment on the research.

Ensuring supply of food and safe drinking water and trying to restore good sanitation are critical.

11. accompany，keep sb. company 陪伴

Brown's admiration for her was immeasurable, and he wanted her to accompany him to the party.

12. extend, expand, spread 延伸、扩展

Female workers pregnant for seven months or more shall not be arranged to extend their working hours or to work night shifts.

All the big corporates are trying to expand their global operations to be a global player.

The fire spread through the hotel quickly but everyone was able to escape.

13. wander, wonder, wind 蜿蜒、缠绕

Children whose minds wander might have sharper brains, research suggests.

If a road, river, or line of people winds in a particular direction, it goes in that direction with a lot of bends or