Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Vocabulary Top 1 Standard pg32

imperative (adj) - very important and needing immediate attention or action vital 重要紧急的
*It is absolutely imperative that we finish by next week

engaging (adj) - attracting or delighting 迷人的
*She has an engaging smile.

describing (v ) - give a description of 描述
*The man was described as tall and dark, and aged about 20

resources (n) - a source of aid or support that may be drawn upon when needed 资源
*We do not have the resources to update our computer software.

confidence (n) - belief in yourself and your abilities 信心
*A fall in unemployment will help to restore confidence.

crucial (adj) - of extreme importance 决定性的
*Winning this contract is crucial to the success of the company.

dyslexic (n) - A learning disability in which a person finds it difficult to read and write 阅读障碍
*It is a writing course for dyslexics.

burdened (v) - impose a task upon 使负担
*The main burden of caring for old people falls on the state.

treatment (n) - the management of someone or something 待遇
*He is receiving treatment for shock.

efforts (n) - hard work 努力
*A lot of effort has gone into making this event a success.

recess (n) - a pause from doing something 休息
*The judge called a short recess.

counsel (v) - give advice to 劝告
*In the end, wiser counsels prevailed.

curriculum (n) - an integrated course of academic studies 课程
*Spanish is on the curriculum.

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