Sublist 7

adapt /ə’dæpt/ verb [ T ]

【释】CHANGE [ T ] to change something to suit different conditions or uses 改编，改写
BECOME FAMILIAR [ I ] to become familiar with a new situation 适应
【例】Many software companies have adapted popular programs to the new operating system. // It took me a while
to adapt to the new job.
contrary /’kɒn.trə.ri/ /’kɑn.tre-/
【释】noun [ S ] the opposite 反面
adjective a contrary point of view 相反的 They've set up a plan whereby you can spread the cost over a period.
【例】I was worried that it might be too difficult for me but I found the contrary. // Contrary to all our
expectations, he's found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend.
empirical /ɪm’pɪr.ɪ.k ə l/ adjective
【释】based on what is experienced or seen rather than on theory 以经验（或实验）为依据的，经验主义
【例】This theory needs to be backed up with solid empirical data/evidence .
identical /aɪ’den.tɪ.k ə l/ /-t  ̬ə-/ adjective
【释】exactly the same, or very similar 完全相同的，极为相似的
【例】I've got three identical blue suits.
phenomenon /fə’nɒm.ɪ.nən/ /-’nɑ:.mə.nɑn/ noun [ C ] plural phenomena EXISTING THING
【释】something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something which is unusual or interesting
现象
【例】Gravity is a natural phenomenon.
submit /səb’mɪt/ verb -tt-
【释】GIVE [ T ] to give or offer something for a decision to be made by others 提交
[ I or T ] to allow another person or group to have power or authority over you, or to accept something
unwillingly 屈服
【例】You must submit your application before January 1st. // We protested about the changes for a long time, but
in the end we had to submit.
adult /’æd.ʌlt/ , /ə’dʌlt/ noun [ C ]
【释】a person or animal that has grown to full size and strength 成年人
【例】An adult under British law is someone over 18 years old.
convert /kən’vɜ:t/ /-’vɝ:t/ verb CHANGE
【释】[ I or T ] to (cause something or someone to) change in form, character, or opinion 转变
【例】Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
equip /ɪ’kwɪp/ verb [ T ] -pp- PROVIDE
【释】to provide a person or a place with objects that are necessary for a particular purpose 装备
【例】It's going to cost $4 million to equip the hospital.
ideology / a  ɪ.di’ɒl.ə.dʒi/ /-’ɑ.:lə-/ noun [ C or U ]
【释】a theory, or set of beliefs or principles, especially one on which a political system, party or organization is
based 思想体系
【例】The people are caught between two opposing ideologies.

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priority /praɪ’ɒr.ɪ.ti/ /-’ɔ:r.ə.t  ̬i/ noun [ C or U ]
【释】something that is very important and must be dealt with before other things 优先权，重点优先考虑的事
【例】The management did not seem to consider office safety to be a priority.
【派】prioritise v. 确定（事项的）优先次序
successor /sək’ses.ə r / /-ɚ/ noun [ C ]
【释】someone or something that comes after another person or thing 继任者
【例】Oxford Brookes University is seeking a successor to its vice-chancellor who retires this Easter.
advocate /’æd.və.keɪt/ verb [ T ]
【释】to publicly support or suggest an idea, development or way of doing something 提倡
【例】She advocates taking a more long-term view.
couple /’kʌp.l  ̩/ noun SOME
【释】[ S ] two or a few things that are similar or the same, or two or a few people who are in some way connected
一双，一些
【例】A couple of people objected to the proposal, but the vast majority approved of it.
extract /ɪk’strækt/ verb [ T ]
【释】to remove or take out something 抽取，提出
【例】They used to extract iron ore from this site.
infer /ɪn’fɜ: r / /-’fɝ:/ verb [ T ] -rr- formal
【释】to form an opinion or guess that something is true because of the information that you have 推断
【例】What do you infer from her refusal?
prohibit /prə’hɪb.ɪt/ verb
【释】[ T often passive ] to officially forbid (= refuse to allow) something 禁止
【例】Motor vehicles are prohibited from driving in the town centre.
survive /sə’vaɪv/ /sɚ-/ verb
【释】[ I or T ] to continue to live or exist, especially after coming close to dying or being destroyed or after being
in a difficult or threatening situation 生存
【例】he baby was born with a heart problem and only survived for a few hours.
【派】survival n. 存活，幸存
aid /eɪd/
【释】noun [ U ] help or support 帮助，援助
verb [ T ] to help 援助
【例】He gets about with the aid of a walking stick. // Huge projects designed to aid poorer countries can
sometimes do more harm than good.
decade /’dek.eɪd/ , /--/ noun [ C ]
【释】a period of ten years, especially a period such as 1860 to 1869, or 1990 to 1999 十年
file /faɪl/ noun
【释】CONTAINER [ C or U ] any of several different types of container used to store papers, letters and other
documents in an ordered way, especially in an office 文件夹
COMPUTER [ C ] information stored on a computer as one unit with one name 储存在电脑中的文件
【例】You'll find it in the files under 'C'.

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innovate /’ɪn.ə ʊ  .veɪt/ verb [ I ]
【释】to introduce changes and new ideas 创新，改革
【例】The fashion industry is always desperate to innovate.
publication /pʌb.lɪ’keɪ.ʃ ə n/ noun
【释】[ U ] the act of making information or stories available to people in a printed form 发表，出版
【例】The brochure will be ready for publication in September.
thesis /’θ:i.sɪs/ noun [ C ] plural theses /’θ:i.si:z/
【释】a long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially one that is done for a higher college or university
degree 毕业（或学位）论文
formal the main idea, opinion or theory of a person, group, piece of writing or speech 论点
【例】Their main thesis was that war was inevitable.
channel /’tʃæn. ə l/ noun [ C ]
【释】TELEVISION a television station 电视频道
PASSAGE a passage for water or other liquids to flow along, or a part of a river or other area of water which is
deep and wide enough to provide a route for ships to travel along 海峡，水道
【例】She switched/turned to another channel to watch the football. // The boats all have to pass through this
narrow channel.
definite /’def.ɪ.nət/ adjective
【释】fixed, certain or clear 明确的
【例】The date for the meeting is now definite: 5th March.
finite /’faɪ.naɪt/ adjective
【释】without limits; extremely large or great
【例】The funds available for the health service are finite and we cannot afford to waste money.
insert /ɪn’sɜ:t/ /-’sɝ:t/ verb [ T ]
【释】to put something inside something else, or to add something, especially words, to something else 插入
【例】Insert the key in/into the lock.
quote /kwəʊt/ /kwoʊt/ verb
【释】SAY [ I or T ] to repeat the words that someone else has said or written 引用
GIVE PRICE [ T ] to give a price, especially one that will be charged for doing a piece of work 报价
【例】He's always quoting from the Bible. // The architect has quoted £40,000 to build an extension.
topic /’tɒp.ɪk/ /’tɑ:.pɪk/ noun [ C ]
【释】a subject which is discussed, written about or studied 主题
【例】Our discussion ranged over various topics, such as acid rain and the hole in the ozone layer.
chemical /’kem.ɪ.k ə l/
【释】noun [ C ] any basic substance which is used in or produced by a reaction involving changes to atoms or
molecules 化学药品
adjective relating to chemicals 化学的
【例】The chemical industry produces such things as petrochemicals, drugs, paint and rubber. // The government
has pledged to reduce the amount of chemicals used in food production.

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deny /dɪ’naɪ/ verb verb [ T ] NOT TRUE
【释】to say that something is not true 否认
【例】He will not confirm or deny the allegations .
foundation /faʊn’deɪ.ʃ ə n/ noun
【释】BEGIN [ U ] when an organization, state, etc. is established 建立
BUILDING foundations 基础
【例】The foundations will have to be reinforced to prevent the house from sinking further into the ground.
【搭】the foundation of a new state 新州的建立
intervene /ɪn.tə’vi:n/ /-t  ̬ɚ-/ verb [ I ] GET INVOLVED
【释】to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting
worse 干涉
【例】The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
release /rɪ’li:s/ verb [ T ] MAKE FREE
【释】to give freedom or free movement to someone or something 释放
【例】He was released from prison after serving two years of a five-year sentence.
transmit /trænz’mɪt/ /træns-/ verb -tt-
【释】RADIO/TELEV [ I or T ] to broadcast something, or to send out or carry signals using radio, television, etc.
发射，传播
PASS [ T ] to pass something from one person or place to another 传播
【例】Some diseases are transmitted from one generation to the next. // The information is transmitted
electronically to the central computer.
classic /’klæs.ɪk/ adjective
【释】HIGH QUALITY having a high quality or standard against which other things are judged （著作）最优秀
的
TYPICAL having all the characteristics or qualities that you expect 典型的
TRADITIONAL having a simple, traditional style which is always fashionable 传统的
【例】Have you ever read Fielding's classic novel 'Tom Jones'? // He's a classic example of a kid who's clever but
lazy. // She wore a classic navy suit.
differentiate /dɪf.ə’ren. t  ʃi.eɪt/ verb
【释】FIND DIFFERENCE [ I or T ] to show or find the difference between things which are compared 区别
MAKE DIFFERENT [ T ] to make someone or something different 使不同
【例】We do not differentiate between our workers on the basis of their background or ethnic origin. // The slate
roof differentiates this house from others in the area.
globe /gləʊb/ /gloʊb/ noun WORLD
【释】[ S ] the world 世界
【例】His greatest ambition is to sail round the globe.
isolate /’aɪ.sə.leɪt/ verb [ T ]
【释】to separate something or someone from other things or people with which they are joined or mixed, or to
keep them separate 使隔绝，隔离
【例】He was isolated from all the other prisoners.

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reverse /rɪ’vɜ:s/ /-’vɝ:s/ verb [ I or T ]
【释】to (cause something to) go backwards, or to change the direction, order, position, result, etc. of something
to its opposite 颠倒
【例】Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed.
ultimate /’ʌl.tɪ.mət/ /-t  ̬ə-/ adjective [ before noun ]
【释】most extreme or important because either the original or final, or the best or worst 终极的，基本的
【例】Of course the ultimate responsibility for the present conflict without doubt lies with the aggressor.
【派】ultimatum n. 最后通牒
comprehensive /kɒm.prɪ’hen t  .sɪv/ /kɑ:m-/ adjective
【释】complete and including everything that is necessary 综合的
【例】We offer you a comprehensive training in all aspects of the business.
dispose /dɪs’pəʊz/ /-’spoʊz/ verb formal
【释】to make someone feel a particular way towards someone or something 处理
【例】His rudeness when we first met didn't dispose me very kindly to/towards him.
【搭】dispose of sb/sth 处理
grade /greɪd/ noun [ C ]
【释】LEVEL a level of quality, size, importance, etc 水平，等级
SCHOOL a school class or group of classes in which all the children are of a similar age or ability 年级
【例】He's suffering from some kind of low -grade (= slight) infection, which he can't seem to get rid of. // Jackie is
in the sixth grade.
media /’mi:.di.ə/ noun NEWSPAPERS
【释】[ S + singular or plural verb ] newspapers, magazines, radio and television considered as a group 媒体
【例】The issue has been much discussed in the media.
simulate /’sɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ verb [ T ]
【释】to do or make something which looks real but is not real 模仿，假装
【例】In cheap furniture, plastic is often used to simulate wood.
unique /jʊ’ni:k/ adjective
【释】being the only existing one of its type or, more generally, unusual or special in some way 独一无二的
【例】Each person's genetic code is unique except in the case of identical twins.
comprise /kəm’praɪz/ verb [ T L only + noun not continuous ] formal
【释】to have as parts or members, or to be those parts or members 包含
【例】The course comprises a class book, a practice book and an audio tape.
guarantee /gær. ə n’ti:/
【释】noun [ C or U ] a promise that something will be done or will happen, especially a written promise by a
company to repair or change a product that develops a fault within a particular period of time 保证
verb [ T ] PROMISE If a product is guaranteed, the company that made it promises to repair or change it if a
fault develops within a particular period of time 承诺
【例】The fridge is guaranteed for three years.

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dynamic /d a  ɪ’næm.ɪk/ adjective
【释】having a lot of ideas and enthusiasm; energetic and forceful 有活力的
relating to forces that produce movement 动态的
【例】She's young and dynamic and will be a great addition to the team.
mode /məʊd/ /moʊd/ noun WAY
【释】[ C ] slightly formal a way of operating, living or behaving 模式
【例】Each department in the company has its own mode of operation and none of them are compatible.
sole /səʊl/ /soʊl/ adjective [ before noun ]
【释】being one only; single 单独的
【例】My sole objective is to make the information more widely available.
visible /’vɪz.ɪ.bl  ̩/ adjective
【释】able to be seen 可见的
【例】You should wear something light-coloured when you're cycling at night so that you're more visible.
confirm /kən’fɜ:m/ /-‘fɝ:m/ verb MAKE CERTAIN
【释】[ I or T ] to make an arrangement or meeting certain, often by telephone or writing 确认
【例】Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet.
eliminate /ɪ’lɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ verb
【释】[ T ] to remove or take away 消除
【例】A move towards healthy eating could help eliminate heart disease.
hierarchy /’haɪə.rɑ:ki/ /’haɪr.ɑ:r-/ noun [ C ]
【释】a system in which people or things are arranged according to their importance 阶级制度
【例】Some monkeys have a very complex social hierarchy.
paradigm /’pær.ə.daɪm/ /’per-/ noun [ C ]
【释】a model of something, or a very clear and typical example of something 模范
【例】Some of these educators are hoping to produce a change in the current cultural paradigm.
somewhat /’sʌm.wɒt/ /-wɑ:t/ adverb slightly formal
【释】slightly 稍微，有点
【例】The resort has changed somewhat over the last few years.
voluntary /’vɒl.ən.tri/ /’vɑ:.l ə n.ter.i/ adjective
【释】done, made or given willingly , without being forced or paid to do it 自愿的
【例】They chose to take voluntary redundancy.

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