胡敏读故事记单词-托福TOEFL

1、胡敏读故事记单词（托福词汇）Having faith 信任 （Abandon-abrupt）You can call me A.J., which is an abbreviation of my full name, Alexander Justice. I like to abbreviate my name because its easier for people to remember. I work for a museum that collects aboriginal artifacts.I would like to tell you why I have an abidi

2、ng faith in the legal system. The story you re about to read has been abridged to reduce its length.I used to live in an area where criminals abounded and where the legal system seemed powerless. One day, my daughter was abducted . Although I abided by the kidnapper s monetary demands, they refused

3、to release her. I had no choice but to put my faith in the legal authorities. The Police responded immediately and searched the area. Despite their lack of success, they refused to abandon their search or to call an abort to their mission. They knew any abortive action would surely result in my daug

4、hter s death.The investigation eventually led the police to conduct an abrupt search at the home of a local official who was abashed when he learned of the search. My daughter was found in his basement. She had abrasions to her wrists where the abrasive rope had scraped her. The official was arreste

5、d along with his bodyguard who abetted him in the kidnapping.The official was forced to abdicate his position and was sent to prison for life. The judge told him that he was lucky that capitalthat he would not be executed. The swift apprehension and strict justicew, and its not justabolish vt.废除，取消a

6、bolition n.废除，革除punishment had beenabolished and that it was only due to this abolitionpunishment of these criminals helped to abate my lack of faith in the legal system. These days, I truly believe in because of my name!abandon vt.抛弃;放弃n.放纵，沉溺于aboriginaladj.土著的，原来的，土著居民的abortn.中止计划（任务）abortiveadj.失

7、败的，无结果的aboundvi.充满;富于abrasionn.表面磨损abrasiveadj.研磨的abridgev.缩短删节abruptadj.突然的,意外的abashvt.使羞愧abatev.（数量，程度等）减少，减轻，缓解abbreviate vt. 1,缩短 2,缩写abbreviation n.缩写，缩写词abdicate v.1,让位，辞职2,放弃（权利或责任）abductvt.绑架，拐走abetvt.帮助;教唆，唆使;煽动，怂恿abide vi.遵守vt.忍受abidingadj.持久的Love of numbers 热爱数字absenteeism-accessAs an aca

8、demician , I think Mathematics is an intriguing and absorbing science. However, many of my students consider it an abstract science and they hate it because the equations are too difficult to absorb and to remember. I think my students would laugh if they knew how I became so interested in Math.When

9、 I was a freshman in college, I also believed Math was a mere abstraction . Studying it was like falling into a spinning abyss of numbers and symbols. Just thinking about it seemed like an abuse of my brain. However, my entire tuition was financed by an academic scholarship, so I had to maintain hig

10、h marks in all of my classes, including Math.My most abstruse class was Advanced Calculus Mathematics. It was taught in a large lecture hall which abutted the North accessgate of the University. Unlike the many absentees in my class who often abstained from attending the boring lectures, I dared not

11、 absolve myself from this responsibility. Any degree of absenteeism would probably cause me to fail Math and to lose my scholarship. I was so afraid of failing that I even pledged abstinence from my abundant supply of alcohol.It wasnt until the fourth week of Math class that I met the wonderful pers

12、on who would accelerate my interest and understanding of this absurd subject. She was a foreign exchange student from Beijing. She was also a brilliant mathematician. She would come to class everyday in a colorful silk scarf that accentuated her lovely smile.It was so nice to meet someone from my ho

13、me country. She inspired me to love Math. Although we now live and teach in different countries, I still see her smiling face between every number I write!absenteeism n.旷课，旷工absorb vt.1、吸收（液体，知识等）2、理解，掌握absenteen.缺席者absorbingadj.吸引人的，引人入胜的absolve v.1,（宗教上的）宽恕2,赦免（罪行，过失等）,解除（责任等） abstain v.自制，自动放弃，戒绝

14、，有意回避abstinence n.自制，节制（禁欲，戒酒）abstract n.1、抽象的2、难解的，深奥的abstraction n.抽象（概念）abstruse adj.难懂的，深奥的absurdadj.荒谬的，可笑的abundant adj.丰富的，充裕的；大量的abuse n.（权利等的）滥用；（物品的）不精心使用abut vi.邻接，毗邻abyssn.深渊，深坑academic adj.学术的；学院的；理论的academiciann.学会会员；院士;学者accelerate v.1、加快 加速2、促进，促使一早日发生accentuatev.突出，强调access n.1、接触，接近

15、（的机会）2、入口，通道accessible-accumulateA writers method 一位作家的法子For the last ten years, I have written novels for a living. Through my work, I have been able to accumulate a fair amount of wealth. I have been lucky because many of my books have received acclaim from literary critics.My latest accomplishmen

16、t is a mystery novel. It is a fictional account of how a clever and accomplished thief, posing as an accountant , gains accessto the computer system of a large bank. Having extensive knowledge of accounting , he and a woman accomplice use the banks computer system to accomplish the biggest theft in

17、history.To be a good writer, I think you must find a quiet environment where you can think, preferably one with limited accessibility . Some of my most acclaimed work was written at an isolated island hotel off the coast of China. I highly recommend this place.The island is accessible only by boat a

18、nd the hotel is accredited by the Asian Resort Association as a five-star accommodation . Upon arrival, the manager will accompany you to your room and show you how everything works. The staff is trained to accommodate your every need. Any errors in service are purely accidental . The security is ex

19、cellent and theres little chance of being accosted by strangers. Each room has a balcony with a view of the ocean. On the balcony you will find a large leather chair and a sturdy writing desk. The bathroom is very modern and contains many unique accessories. The most useful bathtub accessory is thei

20、r mini-desk, which allows you to write while soaking in a tub of hot water.To continue being a good writer, you must find a way to relax your mind after a long day of writing. What my secret method of relaxation?Playing the accordion !accessible adj.可接近的，可接触的；可得到的accessibility n.易接近；可到达accessoryn.附件

21、,零件;小摆设accidentaladj.意外的偶然的acclaim n.赞誉，赞许；vt.喝彩,欢呼；称赞acclaimed adj.受赞誉的accommodate vt.容纳，包含;供应（住宿）;使适应;迁就，满足accommodation n.住处，膳宿accompany vt.陪伴,陪同；伴奏accomplicen.同谋者，帮凶accomplishvt.完成，达到，实现accomplished adj.精通的，熟练的accomplishment n.成就accordion n.手风琴accostv.向人搭话accountn.记述，描述;报道，报告；说明，解释;户头，账目；理由,根据;考

22、虑accounting n.会计学accountant n.会计员，会计师accredit vt.委派官员到国外，授权；鉴定.为合格，确认.达到标准accumulate vi.堆积,积累；积聚The accused 被告 accusation-adamantBob is an excellent trial lawyer with a superior legal acumen. Unlike many other lawyers that need to use acronyms to remember certain legal principles, Bob simply uses hi

23、s photographic memory. What makes Bob even more special is his acute sense for reading peoples emotions, especially those of jurors.Due to his reputation, he is able to acquire the most interesting cases. His jealous competitors often accuse him of being too acquisitive and of taking away their busi

24、ness. But I respect Bob for his many achievements. I remember the first trial he ever did.Bob was hired by an acquaintance named Jim to defend him against a criminal charge. Jim was accused of intentionally throwing acid on another mans arm in a laboratory where they were both activating chemicals.

25、Jim was adamant that the accusation was false. He claimed it was an accident that occurred during an argument. Being a contract lawyer, Bob was not accustomed to handling trials in front of a jury. However, he agreed to the acquisition of Jims case because he strongly believed in Jimis innocence. Th

26、e thought of an innocent man being convicted of a crime he didnt commit actuated Bobs hidden trial skills.At the trial, Bob proved that the other man caused his own injury by pushing Jim while Jim was working with dangerous chemicals. Bob also proved that the mans claim of an acute injury was false.

27、 The actual injury was minor. Bob asked the jury to acquit Jim of all criminal charges. Amazingly, Bob achieved an acquittal for Jim.I ll never forget what Bob did for Jim, because I was there. I am Jim. In fact, I still remember the adage Bob used to explain why he took my case for free. He said, I

28、n doing, we learn.”accusationn.谴责，控告acquitv.亘告无罪accusevt.指责，归咎acquittaln.宣判无罪accustomedadj.习惯了的acronymn.用大写字母表示的缩写词achievevt.完成，实现；赢得activatevt.刺激，使激活achievementn.成就，功绩actualadj.实际的，现行的acidn.酸adj.尖酸的，刻薄的actuatevt.开动，促使acquaintancen.熟人acumenn.敏锐，聪明，才智acquirevt.获得，学到acuteadj.灵敏的，敏锐的；（事情）剧烈的，严重的acquisi

29、tionn.获得；收购；接受adagen.格言，谚语acquisitiveadj.想获得的，贪得无厌的adamantadj.固执的，坚定不移的Adaptation is the key 适应是关键adapt-adobeI must admit, I didnt like Tom in the beginning. He lived in the house that was adjacent to mine, and I knew he was addicted to painkillers. He had injured his back while building adobe house

30、s in the countryside for the local government administration . The painkillers numbed his back pain and allowed him to continue performing his heavy construction work. However, it wasn t long before he got caught for failing to adhere to the drug laws.I still recall what the judge told him shortly b

31、efore he adjourned the court. Youll either have to adapt to a life without drugs or adjust to living in the prison that adjoins this courthouse.wI was admittedly upset when the judge asked me to help administer Toms probation. I felt that the judge was making me an unwilling and unnecessaryadjunct t

32、o the court system. But I had no choice. I thought to myself, Adaptation is the key. So I changed my attitude towards Tom and I soon learned that Tom was just as adaptable .Tom heeded the judges warning. He quit his construction job and stopped using painkillers. He put all of his time and effort in

33、to inventing a new adhesive for constructing brick houses. His dedication was admirable . He became quite adept at chemistry and before long, he discovered a key additive that made his glue superior to all other adhesives.Now, I greatly admire Tom and he has become a good friend. I guess adaptation

34、really is the key!adaptv.（使）适应，调整；改编adaptableadj.能适应的，适应性强的adaptation n.改编，改写；适应环境addictvt.使沉溺，使上瘾addictiveadj.加法的； n.添加剂adeptadj.熟练的，擅长的，拿手的，有一手的adherevi.黏附，粘牢；追随，坚持，遵守adhesiven.粘着物； adj.粘着的adjacentadj.接近的，毗连的，临近的adjoinvt.相邻，毗邻adjournv.延期，休会adjunctn.附件，附属，附庸adjustvt.调整，使适应于administer vt.管理administr

35、ation n. 管理，经营；当局，政府admirableadj.值得称赞的，令人钦佩的admirevt.钦佩，崇拜；欣赏admitvt.准许进入；承认admittedly adv.公认地；诚然地，无可否认地adoben.泥砖，土坯房Christmas 圣诞节 adopt-affirmI m a big advocate of Christmas celebrations. Its still my favorite time of year. Although China hasnt adopted this special holiday, theres still hope. With

36、the advent of Chinas membership in the WTO, Chinese people will be exposed to a number of Western holidays. My guess is that they will adore Christmas.My strong affinity for Christmas comes from my childhood days. In my hometown, we would prepare for Christmas by buying a big Christmas tree. If we w

37、ere feeling bit more adventurous , we would hike up the mountain and find one on our own. Adorning the tree is the next step. We d use all kinds of adornment to decorate the tree, from pinecones and candy coated angels to colorful Christmas balls and fake icicles. My dad was especially adroit at mak

38、ing small hand-painted ornaments. Since my dad s company was affiliated with a light bulb company, he was also able to bring home the most beautiful and colorful Christmas lights.After decorating the tree, we would make small Gingerbread houses out of bread and candy. These houses were aesthetic but

39、 not edible. It was always advisable to keep these appetizing houses out of reach of young children.Theres no adversity on Christmas day. Even the soldiers are adverse to fighting. Everyone is affable . Lovers are especially affectionate and they often show their affection by giving each other roman

40、tic gifts. Children usually receive toys as gifts. But my most memorable gift was not a toy. It was an aquarium, complete with an air pump to aerate the water. Raising all those fish was such an adventure forme.What is my favorite holiday? All of these wonderful thoughts leadadopt vt.采用，采纳；收养adore v

41、.崇拜，崇敬；极喜爱adorn vt.装adornment n.装饰，装饰品adroit adj.熟练的，灵巧的advent n.（尤指不寻常的人或事）出现，到来adventure n.冒险经历adventurous adj.喜欢冒险的，敢做敢为的adverse adj.负面的，不利的；敌对的adversity n.不幸，灾难me to affirm that Christmas is without doubt the best time of year.advisable adj.可取的，明智的advocate n.提倡者，主张者；vt.拥护，主张aerate v.充气，让空气进入，（水、

42、饮料等）加气aesthetic adj.审美的，美学的affable adj.易接近的，和蔼可亲的；亲切友善的，慈祥的affection n.友爱，挚爱，情爱affectionate adj.亲爱的，挚爱的affiliate vt.使隶属于；使接纳成为成员affinity n.密切关系；吸引，喜爱affirm vt. 断言；证实Another day, another dollar 多上一天班，就多挣一美元 afflict-alienateLife as a newspaper reporter can be aggravating . Every morning at 5:00 a.m.,

43、there s a staff meeting where the managing editor goes through his agenda for the day. Hes not at all agreeable in the morning. In fact, he s akin to a grouchy bear. Oh dose he love to agitate us! I drink coffee to calm my nerves but sometimes it just aggravates my stomach.Jim, you ll be covering th

44、e recent acts of aggression in the middle east. We cant afford to ignore this important development. You need to be airborne and on your way to the Middle East within the hour.”Jane, come in here, youre late. Dont leave the door ajar, this is a private meeting. I need you to get a copy of that new a

45、lien alert from the Immigration Department. The aggregate number of aliens in this country is growing, but it seems to me that such an alert will only serve to alienate our own minority groups.”Sam, youre the most agile of us all. Use your agility to catch up with the world-class runners who are in

46、town for the marathon. Come on Sam, dont agonize over your assignment, just do it.”Mary, the children in Central Africa are afflicted with an unknown disease. Its not just an ailment. It s something far more serious. Hey, stop looking so aghast, you dont need to go there. Just find out the source of

47、 the affliction and write a report on it by this afternoon. By the way, I think you should quit drinking coffee, it does nothing to calm your nerves!”On well, I guess I better get going. Can I afford to quit this wonderful job? Not today.afflictvt.折磨；使苦恼使焦虑afflictionn.痛苦，苦恼agonizevt.使受苦（身体上）；使苦闷（精神上

48、）affordvt.买得起；担负的起（损失、后果等）；足以提agreeable adj.（指计划等）使人愉快的，合意的；容易相供处的agendan.日程，议程ailmentn.疾病（尤指小病，轻病）aggravate vt.使恶化，使加重airborne adj.空气传播的；空运的；空降的；搭乘飞机的aggravating adj.恼人的，讨厌的ajaradj.（门窗等）微开的aggregate n.聚集体，聚集物akinadj.同类的，近似的，有密切关系的，相近的aggression n.进攻，侵略alertadj.机敏的；vt.警报；使随时掌握，了解；n.警aghastadj.惊骇的，吓呆

49、的戒，警报agileadj.敏捷的，活泼轻快的alienadj.奇怪的；陌生的；外国的，外侨的；n.外国agilityn.敏捷，活泼人，外侨agitatev.鼓动，煽动；使激动，使恼怒；使狂躁不安；alienate v.使疏远，离间Funny things happen 趣事环生alignment-alumnusYesterday, I decided to get my pants altered . I had $200 in my wallet, which was more than enough for the alteration . Foolishly however,I got

50、 lost taking an alternate route to the tailor shop. Fortunately, I had aspirin to alleviate my headache.Walking further, I noticed a red balloon aloft, rising to a higher altitude . It distracted me, causing me to bump into two young brothers. They looked alike but seemed opposite in personality. On

51、e was clearly aloof but the other appeared to be an altruistic individual. He could sense I was lost and happily gave me directions. Such altruism is so rare these days. What an ally he can be to a lost person! The contrast in their personalities reminded me of the biblical allegory of Cain and Abel

52、. But it would be too hasty to allege such a contrast given that I didnt really know them.I continued on my way but was allured into a bike shop by a window photo of a lovely girl on a mountain bike. Below the photo,itsaid,ride rough, ride real,“ a clever alliteration . I felt there was no alternati

53、ve but to enter the shop.The owner was an alumnus from my university. He alluded that the best bike for me would be the $200 bike that wasdisplayedinthewindow photo. It was made out of a special lightweight alloy . He also offered to adjust my tire alignment for free.Well, I didn t make it to the ta

54、ilor that day. But I did ride home on a new bike. As for my pants? Well, the bike shop owner cut the pantlegs off for free. Now I have a cool pair of shorts for riding!alignment n.成一条直线；直线排列；队列；联合，联盟alike adj.相同的，相似的allege v.宣称，主张，断言allegory n.寓言alleviate v.缓和，减轻alliteration n.头韵alloy n.合金；vt.使成合金al

55、lude v.间接提到，暗指allure v.引诱 n.诱惑，吸引ally n.联盟，同盟者aloft adv.在高处；在空中aloof adj.远离的，冷淡的，漠不关心的alter vt.改变，修改alteration n.变更，改造alternate adj.交替的，轮流的；替代的，另选的； vi.轮流，交替alternative adj.（两种或以上的东西中）另一可选的，另外的;n.可选事物，另一选择altitude n.（海拔）高度altruism n.利他主义altruistic adj.利他的，无私的alumnus n.男校友amalgamatev.混合，合并amassvt.收集，

56、积聚amateur adj.业余的 n.业余爱好者amazevt.使吃惊，使惊叹ambience n.周围环境，气氛ambitionn.雄心，抱负ambitiousadj.有雄心的，渴望成功的ambivalencen.矛盾心理ambivalentadj.有矛盾情绪的amblevi.漫步，缓行amenableadj.经得起检验的；顺从，应服从的The speech and the vote 演讲与表决amalgamate-ampleGood morning everyone. I d like to make a few remarks. Let me start by saying, I th

57、ink the merger is a good idea. If we amalgamate our two small businesses, we can create a more powerful one. With our increased size and financial power, we can amass new investors and raise ample funds to renovate the old hotel. We can attract more guests by adding amenities , like a swimming pool,

58、 and planting more greenery to create a peaceful ambience. To make it even more special, we can build a special walkway that will allow people to amble amid the trees. The results of our ambitious project will amaze the community.After we finish the renovations, we can take photos and post them on o

59、ur Internet site. My brother is an amateur photographer and a very amenable individual. I m sure he wont charge us for taking photos, as long as we keep the amount of photos down to a reasonable number.Then, before opening the new hotel, well need to hire and train a new staff of amicable people. We

60、 dont want anyone who is ambivalent towards the concept of personal service.w Such ambivalence is bad for business. We want people who are hardworking and amiable. Well also need a manager who has enough ambition to keep the hotel running efficiently.Okay. For those of you suffering from temporary a