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[原创]雅思基本词汇 3. 形容词和副词400 Unit 2
2008-02-25 08:40:00.0
雅思基本词汇 3. 形容词和副词400
Unit 2
1. aesthetic a. 美学的；审美的；具有审美趣味的
The design isn`t particularly aesthetic, but at least it`s practical. 这款设计不是很具美感，不过至少实用。
2. affluent a. 丰富的；富裕的
The new magazine will be directed at a more affluent circulation. 新杂志将争取更大的发行量。
3. aggravating a. 使恶化的；加重的；恼人的
Amid aggravating environmental conditions, economic growth and human health certainly is of growing concern. 在诸多不断恶化的环境条件下，经济增长和人类健康当然是人们日益关注的事。
4. aggressive a. 侵略的；敢作敢为的；有闯劲的；积极进取的
A successful businessman has to be aggressive. 成功的企业家必须要有股冲劲。
5. agile a. 灵敏的
Military life helps cultivate young people`s sharp mind and agile actions. 军旅生涯有助于培养年轻人敏锐的思维和敏捷的行动。
6. alarming a. 使人惊动的；令人担忧的
The most alarming symptom of global warming is the melting of the north pole sea ice. 全球变暖最令人担忧的征兆是北极冰的融化。
7. all-round a. 多面的；万能的；包括一切的
The British Museum, maybe the largest one in the world, provides visitors with all-round knowledge about world cultures and arts. 大英博物馆可能是世界上最大的博物馆，提供给参观者关于世界文化和艺术的全面知识。
8. alluring a. 迷人的；吸引人的；诱惑的
The idea of replacing failed organs with cloned ones sounds alluring to some people, especially cancer victims. 用克隆器官替代已经丧失功能的器官的这个想法对有些人，特别是癌症患者来说很有吸引力。
9. alternative a. 两者（或两者以上）择一的；（两种选择中）非此即彼的；供选择的
There doesn`t seem to be an alternative option. 似乎没有另一个选择。
10. amateur a. 业余的
Set up originally as a competition for amateur athletes not needing commercial support, the Olympics have become a spectacularly successful vehicle for commercialism. 奥运会原来是为业余运动员设立的，不需要商业赞助，现在已经成为了一个特别成功的商业工具。
11. antisocial a. 反社会的；有害于公众利益的
This essay aims to deal with the causal relationship between corporal punishment and antisocial behaviour. 本文将研究体罚和反社会行为之间的因果关系。
12. appalling a. 令人震惊的；骇人听闻的
We heard the appalling news about the earthquake. 我们听到了有关地震的令人震惊的消息。
13. appealing a. 吸引人的
Flexible working is more appealing to well-educated graduates, so they are less likely to switch jobs as freely. 灵活的工作方式对受过良好教育的毕业生更具有吸引力，所以他们不会轻易地换工作。
14. appetising a. 美味可口的；开胃的
A canivorous diet is more appetising than a vegetarian one as the former contains more protein. 荤食比素食更可口，因为前者含有更多的蛋白质。
15. arrogant a. 傲慢的；自大的
I found him arrogant and overbearing. 我发现他妄自尊大，盛气凌人。
16. artificial a. 人造的；人工的
Many advanced technoligies including artificial insemination and cloning have raised ethical discussions in the society. 许多先进的技术，包括人工受精和克隆，在社会上引起了伦理讨论。
17. artistic a. 艺术的；艺术家的
Artistic education offers the young generation opportunities to develop their cognitive skills. 艺术教育给年轻一代提供发展认识技能的机会。
18. aspirant a. 上进心的；渴望的
The government encourages aspirant youngters to join the army and serve the country. 政府鼓励有上进心的年轻人参军报国。
19. astonishing a. 令人惊异的
It`s astonishing that so many people should be absent. 竟有这么多的人缺席，这使人惊讶。
20. astray ad. 迷途地；入歧途地
The temptations of the big city soon led him astray. 大城市里的种种诱惑很快把他引向邪路。
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