北京大学博士生考试基础词汇汇总.docx

1、北京大学博士生考试基础词汇汇总北京大学博士生考试基础词汇汇总Abandon The match was abandoned because of bad weather.ban abolish abort cancel cross out wipe out put off delay desert/forsake/ leave / cease / depart / discard / relinquish / surrender /quit/ withdraw /give up abide We have to abide by the rules of the game. (abide ob

2、serve discover adapt)Her fame will abide for sure. Last/endure/ continue/persist/remain/stay You have to keep _ with the times. Abreast/up catch up with go along with fit in withabsorb He was absorbed in a book and didnt hear you call. engage/occupy/bend over/involve/be busy withAbundant/rich The ri

3、vers and forests of the New World were abundant in fish and gameaccess In many schools, students dont have sufficient access to the library.Way/approach/solution/answer/Accessible/available/handy/ready/convenient/obtainable/at handHis words are never in _ with his deeds. (situation accordance accord

4、ing fit)Im in agreement with Mr. Moore. in agreement with/ be compatible with /comply with /conform to/be in proportion toaccount He asked no ones advice; he did it on his own (account).independentlyYou have to take everything into account/consideration. Attention/regard/respect/mindGive us an accou

5、nt of what happened. Story/reason/information/description/tale/statementHe has been asked to account for his absence. ( describe tell relate answer for say explain explicate)acquire to acquire a good knowledge of English. Attain/obtain/gain/earn/secureactive He is very active in politics. Energetic/

6、spirited/lively/dynamic/excited/enthusiasticadapt To our delight, she quickly adapted (herself) to the situation. Adjust/accommodate/alter/vary/arrange/modify/make fitaccustom She is _to living in comfort. (accustomed/used addict be familiar with)admit It will take you half an hour to get to the sta

7、tion, allowing for traffic delays. (allow/admit/accept/permit/receive/confess/ acknowledge/adopt)adequate Their earnings are barely adequate to their needs. enough/sufficient/satisfactory/plenty/ampleadvantage The great advantage we have over them is that they are short of money.Benefit/gain/upper h

8、and interest/profit/harvest/crop/earnings/returnsAim His aim is to win the game. Purpose/intention/goal/end/target/objective/motive/destinationAmass He amassed a great fortune in twenty years. Accumulate/assemble/gather/increase/collect/compile/heap up/store upMass/bulk/quantity/load/amount/volume/a

9、ccumulation/pile/heap/crowd/multitude/pack/gangFigure/digit/measureambitious These young men were ambitious for success and money.Eager for/longing for/ hopeful for/wish for/crave for/be set on/be bent on/be intent uponamount His debt now amounts to 1,000 pounds. Add up to/approximate/total/sum up T

10、he future of her marriage is supposed to be decided by the amount of money.sum/measure/quantity/price/valueangle Try looking at this affair from a different angle. aspect/view/point of view/opinion/belief/attitude/impression/notion/ idea/thought/conception/judgmenttheory/outlook announce He had to a

11、nnounce the death of Johnson before the board.Proclaim/broadcast/report/state/declare/notify/tell/make knownanticipate A good general can anticipate what the enemy will do. expect/ look forward to/await/foresee/hope foranything The hotel is anything but satisfactory. Not at all The apparent things m

12、ight not tell of the truth.apparent obvious seeming evident clear plainapart Apart from his nose, he is quite good-looking. Apart from the injuries to his face and hands, he broke both legs. Except for / other than /but / but for / besides/moreover/also/too/as well/in additionHe was appointed member

13、 of the committee.Name/elect/nominate/choose/assign/vote forappeal I appeal to him for help. implore/plead/begapply Please apply to the secretary for further information.The rules of safe driving apply to everyone.approve Many people dont approve of the plan. disapprovelike/prefer/endorse/accept/thi

14、nk well ofarise The companys losses this year arise almost entirely from the new taxes. Rise raise rouse arouse arise Originate/ derive/stem/ flow/come/emerge/appear/show up/turn upartificial/artistic Her painting is a great artistic creation.ashamed /shameful embarrassed/embarrassing frustrated/fru

15、strating humiliated/humiliatingAshamed of having acted so rashly, David apologized to Amy for having accused him.acquaint Im sure Betsy is the girl whom you will be glad to get acquainted with.associate/link / touch / join / unite / combine / connect /go with / run with /mingle with / relate I assum

16、e that success is a sum of mistakes.Assume think suppose presume suspect understand take for granted assure I can assure you of my support. confirm assure ensure insure convince guarantee pledge promise Youve got to attain the mastery of at least on foreign language.Attain gain accomplish finish ful

17、fill realize completeattribute Jim attributes his success to hard work. owe ascribe avoid You should avoid driving in the center of the town during the rush hour.Avoid shun escape evade keep away from The government has banned the used of chemical weapons.Bar prohibit exclude forbid shut out block o

18、bstructbargain The dress is quite a bargain. bargain sale basis On the basis of our sales forecasts we may begin to make a profit next year.China has been following the foreign policy to develop relations with other countries on the basis of the five principles of peaceful co-existence.ground founda

19、tionScientists say it may be five or ten years before it is possible to test this medicine on human patients. As soon as before the second the minute the moment You cant blame all this on me.He is the last one to blame for the accident. Charge/accuse/indict/censure/criticize/condemnboard He paid 40

20、pounds for board and lodging. food /mealsboard/ committee/ staff/ faculty/ crew/ teamboast You should not boast of your success. Brag show off boom Production boomed.Progress/increase/advance/thrive/gain/speed up/grow/swell/flourish/develop/prosperbrief It is a long letter, but in brief, he says No.

21、 shortWe are bound for London. Head make The weather is bound to get better tomorrow. Likely going to There are no bounds to his ambition. Limit confine restriction call This situation_ for prompt action. (calls in calls at calls on calls for)They have called off their engagement.She was calm when I

22、 told her of the terrible news.Quiet/still/tranquil/serene/peacefulWe should not doubt his capability.Capability/ability/skill/power/talent/capacity/competency/efficiencyBefore you decide on a vocation, it might be a good idea to consult a few good friends.Career job vocation trade calling work prof

23、ession occupation There is no reason why we should not carry on with it.Carry on go on keep on continue work on be under way be in processcase In any case I shall return in a day or two. If even if for fear on condition center She centered her attention on the problem.Focus concentrate fix charge Th

24、e charge against him was severe.Sentence/ accusation/ persecution/ guilt/trial/ condemnation/indict /judgmentSince the situation is changing, lets take some _ measures to deal with it.flexible changeable changing If I had the choice, I would retire at thirty.Selection/preference/option/alternativeNo

25、 one came to claim for the horse, so the farmer decided to sell it. cling She clung to the hope that he was still alive. Stick adhere hold grasp close The ceremony was brought to a close by the singing of the national anthem.Listen closely and look closely, youll find it out.A good employer gives hi

26、nts to his or her employees without interfering with their creativity. Tip information news wind message clue evidence sign proof key combine Hydrogen combines with Oxygen to form water. blend mix mingle fuse unite couple joincomment Im afraid I cant comment on your work just yet. Remark criticism j

27、udgment decision evaluation criterion standard remark commit I cannot commit myself to any further expense; my means are stretched to the utmost as it is. Devote dedicate Compare this with that, and you will see which is the better. Contrast Poets have compared sleep to death.She is lovely beyond pa

28、rison This one costs more but is really cheaper by comparison.I have done little this year in comparison with what I did last year.Comparable/comparativecompel We cannot compel you to do it, but we think you should. Force oblige urge require drive press work hard on push prompt He has formed a good

29、habit.Form/create/shape/develop/mold/compose/construct/design/devise/frame/arrange/buildAssemble/manufacture/produceNext year, Susan has to take three compulsory courses. Requiredcompose The committee was composed mainly of teachers and parents. Consist of/ be made up of / contain / include/hold/cov

30、er/comprisecomprehensive /Comprehensible She has a comprehensive grasp of the subject. conscious She was not conscious of his presence in the room. Aware Considerate/considerable It was very considerate of you to send me a Christmas card.Considerate/thoughtful/kind/sympatheticConsiderable/much/impor

31、tant/great/significant/powerfulcontend I would contend that unemployment is our most serious social evil.Argue/struggle/fight/quarrelOur journey was slow because the train stopped continually at different villages.continuously vs continually convey Words cannot convey how delighted I am. expresscope Poor Mary! She has so much to cope with. deal with live with be put up with tolerate endure bear stand be fed up with correspond This word in the English version corresponds to that phrase in the French one.count Her opinion counts because of her experience. Matter be of importance significant