1、
A: Do you read the newspaper every morning?
B: Yes, I at least try to keep abreast of current affairs.
abreast
ad. 并列,并排
keep abreast of
与……齐头并进,了解……的最新情况
2、
A: That was an ace tennis match.
B: Yeah, it was fantastic.
ace
n. 1.(纸牌等中的)幺点,“A”牌
2.(网球等比赛中)发球得分
3.(在某方面的)佼佼者
a. 第一流的,杰出的
3、
A: Simon affirmed that he was in good health.
B: Good , so he will be fit for work tomorrow.
affirm
vt.1.断言,坚持声称;2.证实,确认
4、
A: Here is some cream to alleviate your pain.
B: Thanks, I will use it straight away.
alleviate
vt. 减轻,缓解,缓和
5、
A: My two year old son is very destructive.
B: Maybe he wants to be a political anarchist when he grows up!
anarchist
n. 无政府主义者
6、
A: Can you help me with my science experiment?
B: So long as you have the necessary apparatus and it is not dangerous.
apparatus
n.1.器械,器具,仪器 ;2.机构,组织
7、
A: That is a beautiful bridge.
B: Yes, it’s in the shape of an arc.
arc
n.1. 弧形(物) ;2.弧 ;3.电弧,弧光
8、
A: I heard that Ted was arrested for arson .
B: Yeah, he set the local school on fire.
arson
n.纵火(罪)
9、
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
10、
A: Stop! You are not authorized to enter this section of the building.
B: Oh, I’m sorry, I didn’t realize that I needed special permission.
authorize
vt. 授权,批准