自学考试高级英语00600近义词辨析题汇总.docx

1、自学考试高级英语00600近义词辨析题汇总高级英语近义词辨析题汇总上册(共128题)1. The whole nation watched the two candidates debating the issue of raising taxes on TV. Argue: (transitive) to state, giving clear reasons, that something is true, should be done etc Debate: (transitive) to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to

2、 make a decision or find a solution 2. It was a proud moment for my cousin when she shook hands with the President. Proud: feeling pleased about something that you have done or something that you own, or about someone or something you are involved with or related to Arrogant: behaving in an unpleasa

3、nt or rude way because you think you are more important than other people 3. Even if you blend oil and water, they will not mix. Mix: if you mix two or more substances or if they mix, they combine to become a single substance, and they cannot be easily separated Blend: to combine different things in

4、 a way that produces an effective or pleasant result, or to become combined in this way 4. Some people watch television so much that they cannot conceive of living without it. Conceive: (formal) to imagine a particular situation or to think about something in a particular way Imagine; to form a pict

5、ure or idea in your mind about what something could be like 5. As it was an informal dinner, most people were dressed in their comfortable clothes. Wear: transitive to have something such as clothes, shoes, or jewellery on your body Dress: to put clothes on yourself or someone else dressed in 6. Do

6、you think those young people are idealistic or pragmatic? Idealistic: believing that you should live according to high standards and principles, even if they cannot really be achieved, or showing this belief Ideal: the best or most suitable that something could possibly be 7. Filled with great admir

7、ation for their integrity and courage, he was determined to be a man like them. Adulation: praise and admiration for someone that is more than they really deserve Admiration: a feeling of great respect and liking for something or someone 8. Deep at night, they could still hear gun-fire rumbling in t

8、he distance. Ramble: to talk for a long time in a way that does not seem clearly organized, so that other people find it difficult to understand you; To go on a walk in the countryside for pleasure Rumble: to make a series of long low sounds, especially a long distance away from you 9. The professor

9、 looked over our papers with a hasty glance. Sight: the act of seeing something Glance: to quickly look at someone or something 10. Before ordering their dinner, they considered the, relative merits of chicken and roast beef. Relevant: directly relating to the subject or problem being discussed or c

10、onsidered(强调与一方相关) Relative: having a particular quality when compared with something else(强调比较) 11. the little boys constant noise exasperated his father, who was busy writing a paper for a symposium. Exhilarate: to make someone feel very excited and happy Exasperate: to make someone very annoyed b

11、y continuing to do something that upsets them 12. isnt it noisome to live in a city with so many vehicles passing day and night? Wholesome: likely to make you healthy Noisome: very unpleasant 13. He was born in a small town inhabited by about 500 people. Live: if you live in a place, you have your h

12、ome there Inhabit: if animals or people inhabit an area or place, they live there 14. Her desk was all cluttered with old papers, strings, and other odds and ends. Jumble: to mix things together in an untidy way, without any order(及物动词经常用于被动,不能作表语) Clutter: to cover or fill a space or room with too

13、many things, so that it looks very untidy(与with搭配) odds and ends: small things of various kinds without much value(零星东西) 15. He thinks they are extremely idealistic, for all their pragmatism. Idealistic, ideal: see number 6 16. She made one last appeal to her father for permission to go to the party

14、. Attraction: a feeling of liking someone, especially in a sexual way(强调双方相互吸引) Appeal: a quality that makes people like something or someone(强调一方吸引另一方) 17. The girl looked at the doctor terrified. PS:形容人ED,形容事/物ING.Terrifyingly: extremely frightening; scary(表主动) Terrified: very frightened; scared(表

15、被动) 18. “If you finish all the homework tonight, well go for a picnic tomorrow,” he coaxed. Admonish: (formal) to tell someone severely that they have done something wrong Coax: to persuade someone to do something that they do not want to do by talking to them in a kind, gentle, and patient way 19.

16、He thought their behavior was contemptible, but he didnt say anything in front of the host. Contemptuous: showing that you think someone or something deserves no respect Contemptible: not deserving any respect at all 20. Summoned by the boss, he approached his office full of apprehension. Apprehensi

17、on: anxiety about the future, especially about dealing with something unpleasant or difficult; anxiety Distrust: a feeling that you cannot trust someone 21. He was sincerely sorry for what happened at the party, so people accepted his apology. Excuse: a reason that you give to explain careless or of

18、fensive behavior; a reason that you invent to explain an action and to hide your real intentions Apology: something that you say or write to show that you are sorry for doing something wrong 22. They were walking in the forest when they heard a terrifying roar, which made their blood freeze. Terrify

19、ing: extremely frightening Terrific: (informal) very good, especially in a way that makes you feel happy and excited; very large in size or degree(在尺寸和程度上很大) 23. Obviously they were getting nowhere with the meeting, so he decided to desist from making a final decision that afternoon. Desist: (formal

20、) to stop doing something (跟from搭配) Resist: to stop yourself from having something that you like very much or doing something that you want to do (后面直接加动名词) 24. “How can you say that you dont want to see your grandmother” the father admonished coaxed). Admonish, coax: see number 18 25. The warrior m

21、anaged to dodge the arrow that came flying through the air. Evade: to avoid talking about something, especially because you are trying to hide something(避而不谈); to escape from someone who is trying to catch you(逃避) Dodge: to move quickly to avoid someone or something 26. They speakers last few words

22、were drowned out by the audiences thunderous applauses. Drown out: if a loud noise drowns out another sound, it prevents it from being heard Stop: prevent, not continue 27. Would I be intruding if I joined in your discussion? Intrude: to interrupt someone or become involved in his or her private aff

23、airs in an annoying and unwanted way Invade: to enter a country, town, or area using military force, in order to take control of it 28. The omission of a full stop at the end of the sentence is a deliberate act by the writer. Omission: when you do not include or do not do something Exclusion: when s

24、omeone is not allowed to take part in something or enter a place 29. The newly-recruited soldiers swore an oath of loyalty to their country Oath: a formal and very serious promise Promise: to tell someone that you will definitely do or provide something or that something will happen 30. The suspect

25、was accused of withholding some important evidence from the court. Prevent: to stop something from happening, or stop someone from doing something Withhold: to refuse to give someone something(隐瞒) 31. Whether or not he is the best person for the promotion is arguable. Debatable: things that are deba

26、table are not certain because people have different opinions about them Arguable: not certain, or not definitely true or correct, and therefore easy to doubt 32. He has established himself as a credible businessman. Credible: deserving or able to be believed or trusted(可形容人或事) Believable: something

27、that is believable can be believed because it seems possible, likely, or real(只能形容事) 33. His story of having discovered the treasure buried by some pirates seemed incredible to everyone Incredible: too strange to be believed or very difficult to believe Incredulous: unable or unwilling to believe so

28、mething 34. “But the piano is out of tune”, she said in a disappointed tone. Tone: the way your voice sounds, which shows how you are feeling or what you mean Tune: a series of musical notes that are played or sung and are nice to listen to 35. Her friends expressed great sympathy to her when her mo

29、ther died. Sympathy: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is in a bad situation(表具体) Empathy: the ability to understand other peoples feelings and problems(表抽象) 36. They are now enjoying a short vacation at the seashore. Vocation: the feeling that the purpose of your life is to do a particular

30、 type of work, especially because it allows you to help other people(尤指一种能够帮助他人的职业,比如说教师等) Vacation: a holiday, or time spent not working 37. A t contented person is one who is happy with what he has. Content: happy and satisfied(因为别人的原因而使你感到满意) Contented: happy and satisfied because your life is go

31、od(因为自己的原因而使你感到满意) 38. All the streets will be illuminated tomorrow evening for the celebration. Eliminate:to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted(有除掉敌人或淘汰比赛对手意思) Illuminate: to make a light shine on something, or to fill a place with light(原意为照亮,另有阐明的意思) 39. Her persisten

32、ce in wearing that old-fashioned hat surprised her husband. Perseverance: determination to keep trying to achieve something in spite of difficulties(坚毅) Persistence: determination to do something even though it is difficult or other people oppose it(坚持或固执) 40. The effect of the officers speech was such that the army recovered its morale at once. Moral: relating to the principles of what is right and wrong behavior, and with the differen