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3000 TOEIC Vocabulary (A)

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abandon
abbreviation
abnormal
abort
abortion
abrasion
abrasive
abrupt
absence
absolutely
absorb
abstract
absurd
abuse
academic
academy
access
accessory
accidental
accommodate
accompany
accomplished
account
accountable
accountant
accounting
accurate
accuse
accused
achieve
acid
acidic
acknowledge
acquire
acquisition
across
activate
actual
actually
acupuncture
acute
adapt
addict
address
adequate
adhere
adhesive
adjunct
adjust
administer
administration
admission
admit
adopt
adore
adult
adventure
adventurous
adversity
advertise
advocate
aerodynamics
affect
affected
affection
affective
afford
agency
agenda
aggravate
aggregation
aggressive
agony
agreement
aid
ailment
air
aircraft
aisle
alarm
album
alert
alien
alienate
alike
allegation
allegiance
alliance
alliteration
allowance
ally
alone
along
alongside
alter
alteration
alternate
alternation
alternative
altitude
aluminum
amateur
amaze
amazement
ambassador
ambitious
ambivalence
ambulance
amenable
amends
ammunition
amount
ample
amuse
analogy
analysis
anchor
anecdote
anesthetic
angular
anniversary
annoy
annual
annually
anonymous
anthem
anthropology
antibiotic
anticipate
anticipation
antiquated
antique
antiquity
antiseptic
anxiety
anyhow
apart
apparent
appeal
appendix
appetite
applaud
apply
appointment
appreciate
apprentice
approach
appropriate
approval
approve
aptitude
aquamarine
aquarium
arboreal
arc
arch
archaeology
architect
archives
area
arena
argue
arise
arithmetic
armor
arms
array
arrogant
arsenal
artery
article
articulate
artificial
artillery
ascent
ashamed
aside
aspect
aspirin
assassination
assault
assemble
assess
asset
assign
assignment
assist
associate
association
assorted
assortment
assume
assumption
assurance
assure
astonish
astounding
astronomy
astute
asylum
asymmetrical
athlete
atlas
atomization
atrophy
attach
attack
attempt
attend
attendance
attendant
attitude
attorney
attractive
auction
audience
audit
auditorium
aurora
authentic
author
authority
authorize
automatic
automobile
autonomous
available
avalanche
avenue
average
averse
aviator
avoid
aware
awful
awkward
axis
Word and Definition List
abandon   Speak
n. Syn. relinquish
(沒有約束,放任情緒) lacking restraint or control; feeling of extreme emotional intensity; unbounded enthusiasm
abbreviation   Speak
n.
(縮寫,縮寫詞) shortening something by omitting parts of it
abnormal   Speak
a. Syn. anomalous; unusual
(反常的,異常的,變態的) unusual; not typical; not normal
abort   Speak
v. Syn. failure; terminate
(中止計劃(任務)) stop; terminate before completion; terminate a pregnancy
abortion   Speak
n.
(流產,流產兒,不足月嬰兒,失敗,夭折) termination of pregnancy; failure of a plan
abrasion   Speak
n. Syn. scratch; friction
(磨(擦)破,擦傷處(尤指皮膚因磨擦等造成者).表面磨損) scratch; friction
abrasive   Speak
a.
(摩擦的,粗糙的,研磨劑) rubbing away; tending to grind down
abrupt   Speak
a. Syn. sudden; unforeseen
(突然的,意外的) broken off; very steep; having sudden transitions from one subject to another
absence   Speak
n.
(缺少,不在,缺席) state of being absent; state of being away
absolutely   Speak
ad. Syn. utterly; definitely
(完全地,絕對地) utterly; definitely
absorb   Speak
v. Syn. monopolize; receive
(吸收,合併) assimilate or incorporate; suck or drink up; occupy full attention
abstract   Speak
a. Syn. theoretical; abstruse
(抽象的) theoretical; not concrete; not applied or practical; difficult to understand
absurd   Speak
a. Syn. preposterous; ridiculous; foolish
(荒謬的,可笑的) preposterous; ridiculously incongruous or unreasonable; foolish
abuse   Speak
n. Syn. misuse
(濫用,虐待) improper use or handling; misuse
academic   Speak
a. Syn. scholarly; collegiate; theoretical
(學術的) related to school; not practical or directly useful; relating to scholarly organization; based on formal education
academy   Speak
n.
(學會,學院,高等專科學校) school for special instruction; society of scholars, scientists, or artists
access   Speak
n. Syn. approach
(接觸,接近(的機會)) approach; entry; entrance
accessory   Speak
n. Syn. adjunct; appendage
(附件) additional object; useful but not essential thing; subordinate or supplementary item
accidental   Speak
a. Syn. unexpected; unforeseen
(意外的,偶然的) unexpected; unforeseen
accommodate   Speak
v. Syn. adapt; oblige
(招待,食宿,適應) do a favor or service for; provide for; supply with; make suitable; adapt; allow for
accompany   Speak
v.
(陪伴,伴隨,伴奏) travel with; be associated with
accomplished   Speak
a. Syn. skilled; experienced
(精通的,熟練的) skilled; experienced; having many social graces; polished or refined
account   Speak
n. Syn. report; description
(說明,解釋) narrative or record of events; reason given for a particular action or event
accountable   Speak
a.
(有責任的,應負責做出解釋的) liable to being called to account; answerable; responsible; something that can be explained
accountant   Speak
n.
(會計員,會計師) one who maintains and audits business accounts
accounting   Speak
n.
(會計學) system that provides quantitative information about finances
accurate   Speak
a. Syn. precise; correct
(準確的,正確的) capable of providing a correct reading or measurement; performing with care and precision
accuse   Speak
v. Syn. blame; condemn
(指責,歸咎) blame; condemn
accused   Speak
n.
(被控告的,被告) defendant or defendants in a criminal case; person charged with an offense
achieve   Speak
v. Syn. accomplish; fulfill
(完成,實現) gain with effort; accomplish; fulfill
acid   Speak
n.
(酸) sour; water-soluble compounds having a sour taste; quality of being sarcastic, bitter, or scornful
acidic   Speak
a.
(酸的,酸性的) tasting sour like acid; being or containing an acid
acknowledge   Speak
v. Syn. recognize; admit
(認可,承認) declare to be true or admit; express obligation, thanks
acquire   Speak
v. Syn. obtain; gain
(獲取) gain through experience or effort; gain possession of; locate with tracking system
acquisition   Speak
n. Syn. acquirement; attainment
(獲得) act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
across   Speak
ad.
(橫過,到對面,在對面) from side to side; crosswise, or in a direction opposed to the length
activate   Speak
v. Syn. encourage; stimulate
(刺激,使活動) make active or more active; stimulate; make radioactive
actual   Speak
a. Syn. true; real
(實際的,現行的) true; real; being, existing, or acting at the present moment; current
actually   Speak
ad. Syn. truly; really
(實際上,事實上) truly; really; in fact
acupuncture   Speak
n.
(針刺,針灸) treatment of pain or disease by inserting the tips of needles at specific points on the skin
acute   Speak
a. Syn. keen; sharp
(精明,敏銳,聰明) quickly perceptive; keen; having a sharp point or tip; extremely sharp or severe
adapt   Speak
v. Syn. alter; modify
(改變) make fit for; change to suit a new purpose
addict   Speak
v.
(使上癮,使沉溺) cause someone to become dependent; indulge in; be devoted to
address   Speak
v.
(發表（演講）,處理,討論) make a formal speech to; deal with or discuss; direct efforts or attention of
adequate   Speak
a. Syn. sufficient; enough
(足夠的,充實的) sufficient; enough to meet a purpose
adhere   Speak
v. Syn. stick; bond
(黏著) stick fast; stick to firmly; be compatible or in accordance with
adhesive   Speak
a. Syn. sticky; glutinous
(粘連的,不易取下或分離的) sticky; glutinous; tending to persist
adjunct   Speak
n. Syn. addition; accessory
(無用的附加物) something added on or attached generally nonessential or inferior
adjust   Speak
v. Syn. adapt; regulate
(調整,使適於) adapt; regulate
administer   Speak
v. Syn. govern; supervise
(管理) govern; supervise; give or apply medications
administration   Speak
n. Syn. management; supervision; executive
(管理,行政管理,政府,行政機關,) management; supervision; people who are in charge for management; activity of government for powers and duties
admission   Speak
n. Syn. admittance; entrance; access
(准許進入,准許加入,入場費,會費,承認,招認) act or practice of admitting; power or permission to enter
admit   Speak
v.
(准許進入) permit to enter; receive; provide the right or a means of entrance to
adopt   Speak
v. Syn. accept
(採用,採納) accept; take on; raise; take into one's family
adore   Speak
v. Syn. idolize; adorn
(崇拜,熱愛) worship with profound reverence; pay divine honors to; regard with the utmost esteem and affection
adult   Speak
n.
(成年的,已成人的,成年人) one who has attained maturity or legal age; fully grown
adventure   Speak
n. Syn. risk; venture
(冒險經歷) something happens without design; chance; hazard; risk; danger
adventurous   Speak
a. Syn. valiant; venturesome
(喜歡冒險的,敢做敢為的) valiant; venturesome; inclined or willing to incur hazard or engage in adventures
adversity   Speak
n. Syn. poverty; misfortune
(貧困,不幸) state of misfortune, hardship, or affliction; misfortune
advertise   Speak
v. Syn. notify
(登廣告,做廣告,廣告商) give notice to; inform or apprise; make known; give public notice of
advocate   Speak
v. Syn. urge; support
(辯護) speak, plead, or argue in favour of; plead for; push for something
aerodynamics   Speak
n.
(空氣動力學) study of how objects move through the air or water
affect   Speak
v.
(影響,假裝) have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
affected   Speak
a. Syn. artificial; pretended
(假的,做作的) speaking or behaving in artificial way; emotionally stirred or moved; infected or attacked
affection   Speak
n. Syn. fondness; love
(友愛,摯愛,情愛) fondness; tender feeling toward another; fondness
affective   Speak
a. Syn. sentimental
(感情的,表達感情的) sentimental; emotional; emotionally charged
afford   Speak
v. Syn. pay; risk
(付得起,冒險做) pay; provide; have the financial means for; bear the cost of
agency   Speak
n.
(代理,代辦,代理處,經銷處,社,機構,作用,力量) a business that serves other businesses; an administrative unit of government
agenda   Speak
n. Syn. schedule; calendar
(議程) items of business at a meeting; list or program of things to be done or considered
aggravate   Speak
v. Syn. worsen; exacerbate
(使惡化,使加重) worsen; make worse or more troublesome
aggregation   Speak
n.
(集合,群體) several things grouped together or considered as a whole
aggressive   Speak
a.
(強有力的,堅持己見的) making assaults; unjustly attacking; combative; hostile; tending to spread quickly
agony   Speak
n.
(極大痛苦) extreme pain of mind or body; anguish; last struggle of life; death struggle
agreement   Speak
n.
(一致,協議) state of agreeing; harmony of opinion, statement, action, or character
aid   Speak
n.
(助手) person or thing that promotes or helps in something done; helper; assistant
ailment   Speak
n. Syn. sickness; illness; affliction
(疾病(尤指輕病,小病)) sickness; illness; affliction
air   Speak
v.
(空氣,空中) be broadcast on television or radio
aircraft   Speak
n.
(飛行器,飛機,飛艇) vehicle that can fly, such as an airplane, helicopter, balloon
aisle   Speak
n.
((教堂的)走廊,耳堂,(劇院觀眾席間的)狹長過道) passageway between rows of seats, as in an auditorium or an airplane; wing of a building
alarm   Speak
n.
(警報,警報器,警鈴,鬧鐘,驚慌) any sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger
album   Speak
n.
(影集,集郵簿,慢轉唱片) a list of names; a register for visitors; a blank book, in which to insert autographs sketches, memorial writing of friends, photographs
alert   Speak
n.
(機敏的) warning serves; alarm; condition of heightened watchfulness or preparation for action
alien   Speak
a. Syn. strange; unfamiliar; foreign
(外國的,外國人的,來自其他星球的) dissimilar, inconsistent, or opposed in nature; very different place, society, or person
alienate   Speak
v. Syn. estrange; transfer; separate
(孤立,樹敵) cause to become unfriendly or hostile; transfer property or ownership; isolate or dissociate emotionally
alike   Speak
a. Syn. similar; resembling
(相同的,相似的) similar; in the same manner or to the same degree
allegation   Speak
n.
(宣稱,主張,斷言) suggestion without proof that someone has done something wrong
allegiance   Speak
n. Syn. loyalty; fidelity
(忠誠) loyalty to a nation, sovereign, or cause; fidelity to any person or thing; devotion
alliance   Speak
n.
(結盟,同盟,聯盟) state of being allied; act of allying or uniting; a union or connection of interests between families, states, parties
alliteration   Speak
n.
(頭韻) repetition of beginning sound in poetry
allowance   Speak
n. Syn. authorization; permission
(津貼,補助,認同,寬容,份額) approval; act of allowing, granting, or admitting
ally   Speak
n. Syn. confederate; partner; collaborator
(聯盟,同盟者) confederate; partner; collaborator
alone   Speak
a. Syn. solitary; by oneself
(單獨的) solitary; by oneself
along   Speak
ad.
(沿著,向前,共同,一起,始終) by the length; in a line with the length; onward; forward; in company; together
alongside   Speak
ad.
(橫靠著,沿著,傍著,橫靠,傍著) along or by the side; side by side with
alter   Speak
v. Syn. modify; change; convert
(改變,修改) modify; cause to change; make different; convert
alteration   Speak
n. Syn. renovation; change
(變更,改造) passage from one form or state to another; change
alternate   Speak
a. Syn. substitute
(交替的,輪流的) happening or following in turns; succeeding each other continuously; substitute
alternation   Speak
n.
(交替,輪流) successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
alternative   Speak
a.
(另一可選的,另外的) one of two or more things, ideas or courses of action that may be used; option; choice
altitude   Speak
n. Syn. elevation; height
(高度) elevation especially above sea level; height
aluminum   Speak
n.
(鋁) silvery ductile metallic element
amateur   Speak
a. Syn. nonprofessional; inexpert
(業餘的) nonprofessional; lacking the skill of a professional, as in an art
amaze   Speak
v. Syn. stun; astonish; shock
(使吃驚,使驚嘆) astonish; affect with wonder
amazement   Speak
n. Syn. wonder; surprise
(驚愕,驚異) wonder; state of extreme surprise or wonder; astonishment
ambassador   Speak
n.
(大使,使者) authorized messenger or representative
ambitious   Speak
a. Syn. aspiring; enterprising
(有雄心的,渴望成功的) aspiring; having a strong desire for success or achievement
ambivalence   Speak
n.
(矛盾的觀點或情緒) state of having contradictory or conflicting emotional attitudes, such as love and hate
ambulance   Speak
n.
(救護車,野外醫院) field hospital organized as to follow an army in its movements; wagon for conveying the wounded to hospital
amenable   Speak
a. Syn. responsible; accountable
(有服從義務的,隨時服從的) responsive to advice or suggestion; responsible to higher authority; willing to comply with; agreeable
amends   Speak
n.
(賠償,補償) compensation for a loss or injury; recompense; reparation
ammunition   Speak
n. Syn. weapon
(軍火,彈藥) military stores or provisions; articles used in weapons, as powder, balls, shot, shells
amount   Speak
n. Syn. quantity; sum
(量,總合) total of two or more quantities; aggregate; sum
ample   Speak
a. Syn. abundant
(豐富的,富足的) more than enough in size or scope or capacity; fairly large
amuse   Speak
v. Syn. absorb; distract; bewilder
(使歡樂,逗…笑,娛樂,消遣) occupy in an agreeable, pleasing, or entertaining fashion; cause laughter or be funny; delude or deceive
analogy   Speak
n. Syn. similarity; parallelism
(類比,相似) similarity in some respects; comparison based on similarity
analysis   Speak
n. Syn. study; investigation
(分析,分析報告) study; investigation; process of breaking down a substance into its constituent parts
anchor   Speak
v. Syn. fasten
(固定,錨) secure or fasten firmly; be fixed in place; narrate or coordinate
anecdote   Speak
n. Syn. episode; story
(奇聞軼事) short account of amusing or interesting event; short narrative; secret story of history or biography
anesthetic   Speak
n.
(麻醉藥) substance that causes loss of sensation; producing temporary loss or impairment of feeling
angular   Speak
a.
(有尖角的,瘦骨嶙峋的) sharp-cornered; consisting of an angle or angles; stiff in manner
anniversary   Speak
a.
(週年,週年紀念) annual; yearly; annual return of the day on which any notable event took place
annoy   Speak
v. Syn. disturb; irritate
(使惱怒,打擾) disturb, especially by minor irritations; irritate
annual   Speak
a.
(每年的) occurring or payable every year
annually   Speak
ad. Syn. yearly
(一年一次,每年) yearly; each year; returning every year; year by year
anonymous   Speak
a. Syn. unknown; nameless
(匿名的) having no name; having unknown or unacknowledged name
anthem   Speak
n. Syn. song; hymn
(聖歌,讚美詩) song of praise or patriotism; song of devotion or loyalty
anthropology   Speak
n.
(人類學) social science that studies origins and social relationships of human beings
antibiotic   Speak
a. Syn. antibacterial
(抗菌的,抗生的) of or relating to chemical substance that kills microorganisms and cures infections
anticipate   Speak
v. Syn. expect; predict
(預期,預料) act in advance of; deal with ahead of time; predict
anticipation   Speak
n. Syn. expectation
(期望,預料) something expected; pleasurable expectation; wishing with confidence
antiquated   Speak
a. Syn. obsolete; antique; aged
(過時的,陳舊的) too old to be fashionable, suitable, or useful; obsolete; aged
antique   Speak
n. Syn. relic; curio
(古董) any furniture old and valuable; out of fashion
antiquity   Speak
n. Syn. relic
(古蹟,古物) ancient times, especially the times preceding the Middle Ages; extreme oldness
antiseptic   Speak
n. Syn. bactericide; germicide
(抗菌物) substance that prevents infection; substance that restricts the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
anxiety   Speak
n.
(憂慮,焦慮,不安) concern something in state of painful uneasiness; state of restlessness and agitation
anyhow   Speak
ad.
(無論如何,不管怎樣) in any way or manner whatever; at any rate; in any event
apart   Speak
ad.
(分開,離開,拆開,個別,單獨) separately, in regard to space or company; in a state of separation as to place; aside
apparent   Speak
a. Syn. visible
(明顯的,明白的,外表的,表面上的) capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to eye
appeal   Speak
n. Syn. attraction; charm
(吸引力) attraction; charm; attract; fascinate; challenge
appendix   Speak
n. Syn. appendage; adjunct; concomitant
(闌尾,附錄) something appended or added
appetite   Speak
n. Syn. desire
(胃口,食慾) instinctive physical desire, especially one for food or drink
applaud   Speak
v. Syn. clap; acclaim
(喝彩,歡呼) acclaim; express approval, especially by clapping the hands
apply   Speak
v. Syn. exert
(應用,適用) exert; put into service; avail oneself to;
appointment   Speak
n. Syn. arrangement
(指定,約會) act of putting a person into a non-elective position; arrangement
appreciate   Speak
v. Syn. admire; value
(感激,增值,賞識) be thankful for; increase in worth; be thoroughly conscious of
apprentice   Speak
n.
(學徒) works for an expert to learn a trade; beginner; learner
approach   Speak
n. Syn. access; method
(方法) access; method
appropriate   Speak
v. Syn. acquire; allocate
(獲得,挪用,據為己有) acquire; take possession of for one's own use; set apart for specific use
approval   Speak
n. Syn. sanction; endorsement
(贊成,正式批准) official approbation; endorsement; act of approving
approve   Speak
v. Syn. ratify
(批准) ratify; consider right or good; think or speak favorably of
aptitude   Speak
n. Syn. intelligence; talent
(能力,才能) inherent ability; quickness in learning and understanding
aquamarine   Speak
a.
(綠玉,碧綠色) of bluish-green colour; of pale blue to light greenish blue
aquarium   Speak
n.
(水族館) tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals
arboreal   Speak
a.
(樹棲的,樹的) tree-dwelling; treelike; living in trees
arc   Speak
n.
(弧形,拱形) continuous portion of a circle; something curved in shape
arch   Speak
n.
(拱,腳弓,使彎成拱,使成拱形) any part of a curved line
archaeology   Speak
n.
(考古學) study of artifacts and relics of early mankind
architect   Speak
n.
(建築師) one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
archives   Speak
n.
(檔案,檔案館) public records; place where public records are kept
area   Speak
n.
(範圍,區域,地區,面積,領域) plane surface, as of the floor of a room; open space in a building; the enclosed space; extent; scope; range
arena   Speak
n.
(競技場,舞台) playing field where sports events take place; large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
argue   Speak
v.
(辯論,表明,爭論,爭吵) invent and offer reasons to support or overthrow a proposition, opinion, or measure; debate
arise   Speak
v. Syn. spring
(出現,發生,起來,站起) come up from a lower to a higher position; come above the horizon; spring up; come into action
arithmetic   Speak
n.
(算數) theory of numerical calculations
armor   Speak
n. Syn. shield
(裝甲,裝甲車) shield; defensive covering, as of metal, wood, or leather, worn to protect the body against weapons
arms   Speak
n. Syn. weapon
(武器,兵種) weapons considered collectively; official symbols of a family
array   Speak
v. Syn. marshal
(排列,整理) set out for display or use; place in orderly arrangement
arrogant   Speak
a. Syn. overbearing; lofty
(傲慢的,自大的,傲慢) arising from feeling or assumption of one's superiority toward others
arsenal   Speak
n. Syn. armory
(軍火庫) storage place for military equipment; stock of weapons
artery   Speak
n.
(動脈,幹線,命脈) one of the vessels or tubes which carry either venous or arterial blood from the heart; major transit corridor
article   Speak
n. Syn. essay; editorial
(論文,文章) essay; editorial; individual thing or element of a class
articulate   Speak
a. Syn. effective; distinct
(有效的,獨特的) expressing oneself easily in clear and effective language
artificial   Speak
a. Syn. unreal
(人造的,人工的) made by humans; produced rather than natural.
artillery   Speak
n.
(大砲,砲兵) large weapons, such as cannon and missile launchers operated by crews; branch of army in use of large weapons
ascent   Speak
n.
(攀登,上升) upward slope or grade; movement upward
ashamed   Speak
a.
(羞愧的,慚愧的,不好意思) affected by shame; abashed or confused by guilt
aside   Speak
ad.
(在旁邊,向旁邊,撇開) on, or to, one side; out of a straight line, course, or direction; at a little distance from the rest
aspect   Speak
n. Syn. respect; facet
((問題的)方面,(事物的)一部分) distinct feature or element in a problem; a way in which something can be viewed by the mind
aspirin   Speak
n.
(阿斯匹林) white crystalline compound drug to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation
assassination   Speak
n.
(暗殺) act of assassinating; killing by treacherous violence; murder of public figure by surprise attack
assault   Speak
n. Syn. attack; onslaught
((武力)襲擊,(口頭)攻擊) attack; onslaught
assemble   Speak
v. Syn. gather
(集合,裝配) put together; bring or call together into a group or whole
assess   Speak
v. Syn. estimate; judge
(估計,估算,評估,評價) estimate value; judge worth of something
asset   Speak
n. Syn. properties; advantage
(財產,資產) properties; advantage; useful or valuable quality
assign   Speak
v. Syn. appoint; allot
(分配,指定,讓與) appoint; allot; make over; point out authoritatively or exactly
assignment   Speak
n. Syn. task; job
(任務,作業) task given to students; job; distribution; appointment
assist   Speak
v. Syn. help
(援助,幫助) give help or support to, especially as a subordinate
associate   Speak
v. Syn. pertain; connect
(關聯,聯合) connect or join together; combine
association   Speak
n. Syn. alliance; connection
(聯盟,聯合,協會) connection, whether of persons of things; union of persons in a company or society for some particular purpose
assorted   Speak
a. Syn. varied; miscellaneous
(各式各樣的,多樣混合的) varied; miscellaneous
assortment   Speak
n. Syn. variety; conglomerate
(各類物品的聚集,混合物) variety; collection containing a variety of sorts of things
assume   Speak
v. Syn. suppose; presume
(假定,設想) suppose; presume; take on; bear
assumption   Speak
n. Syn. hypothesis; supposition
(假定,設想,採取) something taken for accepted as true without proof; taking over or taking possession of
assurance   Speak
n. Syn. certainty; confidence; insurance; guaranty
(擔保,保證,確定,自信) promise or pledge; certainty; self-confidence; freedom from doubt
assure   Speak
v. Syn. solidify; guarantee; convince
(確保,向…保證,使確信) solidify; guarantee; convince
astonish   Speak
v. Syn. surprise; shock
(使驚訝) surprise; shock
astounding   Speak
a.
(令人吃驚的) surprising; shocking
astronomy   Speak
n.
(天文學) branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and universe as a whole
astute   Speak
a. Syn. shrewd
(聰明,敏銳) wise or keen; shrewd; with sharp intelligence
asylum   Speak
n. Syn. protection
(庇護所) place of refuge or shelter; protection
asymmetrical   Speak
a. Syn. unbalanced; uneven
(不均勻的,不對稱的) unbalanced; uneven
athlete   Speak
n.
(運動員) sports man; one who contended for prize in public games
atlas   Speak
n.
(地圖集) a bound volume of maps, charts, or tables
atomization   Speak
n.
(原子化,霧化) act of reducing to atoms, or very minute particles
atrophy   Speak
n. Syn. shrinkage
(枯萎,萎縮,衰退,結束) wasting away; decrease in size; reduction in the functionality of an organ caused by disease
attach   Speak
v. Syn. fasten; annex
(系,縛,附加) fasten; annex; be in contact with
attack   Speak
n.
(進攻,攻擊,抨擊,侵襲) offensive move; expression of strong criticism; hostile comment
attempt   Speak
n. Syn. try; endeavor; effort
(嘗試) action of trying at something
attend   Speak
v.
(參加,入學) be present at; go to; take care of; tend
attendance   Speak
n.
(出席,出席的人數) act of being present
attendant   Speak
n. Syn. aide; servant
(侍者,護理人員) aide; servant; accompanying; person who participates in a meeting
attitude   Speak
n.
(姿勢,態度,看法,意見) posture, action, or disposition of a figure or a statue
attorney   Speak
n. Syn. lawyer
(代理人,辯護律師) lawyer; one who is appointed by another to act in his place or stead; proxy
attractive   Speak
a. Syn. appealing; pleasing; inviting; intriguing; tempting
(吸引人的,有魅力的) appealing; pleasing; inviting; tempting
auction   Speak
n.
(拍賣) public sale of property to the highest bidder
audience   Speak
n. Syn. spectator; viewer
(觀眾) a group of people within hearing; crowd seeing a stage performance
audit   Speak
n.
(核算,稽核) examination of accounts; adjustment or correction of accounts
auditorium   Speak
n.
(聽眾席,觀眾席) area of theater or concert hall where audience sits
aurora   Speak
n.
(極光) the first light of day; an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands of light caused by charged solar particles following the earth's magnetic lines of force
authentic   Speak
a. Syn. genuine; real; valid; trustworthy
(真的,可靠的,確實的) not counterfeit or copied; valid; trustworthy
author   Speak
n.
(作者,創作者,創始者) beginner, former, or first mover of anything; creator; originator; one who composes or writes book or composer
authority   Speak
n. Syn. jurisdiction; power
(權力,權限,權威人士) jurisdiction; power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge; government
authorize   Speak
v. Syn. empower; sanction
(授權,批准) empower; give permission for; sanction
automatic   Speak
a. Syn. automated; mechanized; involuntary
(自動(化)的,無意識的,機械的) mechanized; operating with minimal human intervention; independent of external control
automobile   Speak
n.
(汽車,小汽車) self-propelled vehicle suitable for use on street or roadway
autonomous   Speak
a.
(自治) self-governing; not controlled by others or by outside forces; independent
available   Speak
a. Syn. free
(自由的,有空的) convenient for use or disposal; not busy, free; obtainable; accessible
avalanche   Speak
n.
(雪崩) great mass of falling snow and ice
avenue   Speak
n.
(林蔭道,大街) way or opening for entrance or exit place; passage by which a place may be reached; broad street
average   Speak
a. Syn. typical; mediocre
(一般的,通常的,平庸的) typical; mean; achieve or reach on average
averse   Speak
a. Syn. reluctant; disinclined; unwilling
(反對的) reluctant; disinclined; turned away or backward; unwilling
aviator   Speak
n.
(飛行員,飛行家) someone who operates an aircraft
avoid   Speak
v. Syn. shun; prevent
(躲避,規避) shield away from; prevent
aware   Speak
a.
(知道的,明白的) knowing; having knowledge or cognizance
awful   Speak
a. Syn. terrible
(可怕的,非常壞的,使人敬畏的) causing fear, dread, or terror; extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible
awkward   Speak
a. Syn. clumsy; inept
(笨拙的,不靈活的) difficult to handle or manage
axis   Speak
n. Syn. shaft; pivot
(軸,軸心) the center around which something rotates; pivot