A: What did the doctor say?
B: She advocated that I quit smoking.
advocate
vt. 拥护，提倡，主张
n. 1.拥护者，提倡者；2.辩护者，律师
A: It’s important to remember that your own actions affect the lives of others.
B: Thanks for reminding me.
affect
v. 影响
A: Why do you think he ‘s angry all the time?
B: Maybe his mother didn’t show him enough affection when he was a child.
affection
n. 喜爱，感情，爱慕之情
A: So, you went to the concert. Then what?
B: Afterwards, he drove me home and kissed me goodnight.
afterward(s)
ad. 以后，过后，后来
A: Do you know of a good travel agency?
B: We were very happy with the one that organized our trip to the Bahamas
agency
n. 1.代理行，经销处；2.（政府等的）专业行政部门
A: Would you mind helping me plan the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting?
B: Sure, no problem.
agenda
n. 议事日程
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I’ve been a real estate agent for the past 15 years.
agent
n. 1.代理人，代理商，经纪人；2.政府特工人员，政府代表；3.动因，原因；4.剂
A: Why didn’t you hire the candidate from Michigan?
B: I was really turned off by his aggressive manner.
aggressive
a. 侵犯的，侵略的，挑衅的；2.敢作敢为的，有进取心的
A: This software has been a great aid in completing my homework.
B: It’s amazing what computers can do.
aid
n. 1.帮助，援助，救助；2.助手，辅助物，辅助手段
vt. 帮助，援助，救助
A: Before boarding the aircraft, remember to remove anything sharp from your luggage.
B: Don’t worry, I’ll remember.
aircraft
n. 飞机，航空器
A: Do you prefer to fly small airlines or large ones?
B: I fly whichever will sell me the cheapest ticket.
airline
n. [常pl.] 航空公司
A: I’m worried that my sickness will become serious.
B: Relax. A minor sore throat is no cause for alarm.
alarm
n. 1.惊恐，忧虑；2.警钟，报警器，闹钟；3.报警
vt. 使惊恐，使担心
A: Can I get you a beer?
B: No thanks. If I drink too much alcohol, my face turns red.
alcohol
n. 含酒精的饮料，酒精
A: Be sure to stay alert when you’re walking alone at night.
B: I’ll be fine. I’ve lived in the city all of my life.
alert
a. 警觉的，留神的，注意的
vt. 1.向…报警，使警惕；2.使认识到，使意识到
n. 1.警戒（状态），戒备（状态）；2.警报
on the alert 警戒着，随时准备着，密切注意着
A: You two look almost exactly alike!
B: Well, we’re twins.
alike
a. 同样的，相象的
ad. 1.一样地，相似地；2.同样程度地
A: Exactly how is an alliance with their company in our best interests?
B: The chief advantage is that we can consolidate our production lines.
alliance
n. 结盟，联盟
A: Why should I give you a raise in your allowance?
B: Because I do more chores now than I used to .
allowance
n. 津贴，补贴，零用钱
make allowance(s) for 1.考虑到，顾及；2.体谅，原谅
A: They’ve been our allies for fifteen years, and I think we should help them
B: But sometimes you’ve got to abandon a sinking ship.
ally
n. 1.同盟国，同盟者；2.支持者
v. （使）结盟，（使）联合
A: How do I get to the bank?
B: Just follow the road that runs alongside the river.
alongside
ad. 在旁边，沿着边，并排地
prep. 1.在…旁边，沿着…的边；2.和…在一起
A: How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?
B: Five, I think.
alphabet
n. 字母表
A: I’m trying to find a way to alter my image.
B: You could start by cutting your hair.
alter
v. 改变，改动，变更
A: Isn’t there an alternative to moving to another country?
B: Not if we want to survive financially.
alternative
a. 1.两者择一的，供选择的，供替代的
n. 1.取舍，抉择，供选择的东西；2.选择的自由，选择的余地
A: I’m having a strong reaction to the high altitude of the mountain.
B: Rest for a few days, and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
altitude
n. 1.高度，海拔；2.[pl.]高处，高地
A: What are you going to do with all of those aluminum cans?
B: Recycle them.
aluminium = aluminum
n. 铝
A: You are quite the golfer!
B: I’m just an amateur, but I try to practice a lot.
amateur
n. 1.业余爱好者，业余运动员；2.外行，粗通某一行的人
a. 1.业余爱好的，业余（身份）的
A: This magician we’re going to see will amaze you with some of his tricks.
B: We’ll see. I’m not easily amazed.
amaze
vt. 使大为惊奇，惊愕
A: When you go abroad, you should remember that you’re acting as an ambassador for your county.
B: I’m not so sure about that. As far as I’m concerned, I’m just representing myself.
ambassador
n. 大使，使节，派驻国际组织的代表
A: I wish I still had the ambition of my youth.
B: I like you just the way you are.
ambition
n. 1.抱负，雄心，野心；2.企望得到的东西
A: If the ambulance had gotten here earlier, his life might have been saved.
B: Now is not the time to place blame.
ambulance
n. 救护车
A: I really hate him.
B: Amid all of the things you hate about him, he must have at least some qualities that you find endearing.
amid
prep. 在…中间，在…之中，被…围绕
A: What’s the best way to lose weight?
B: Just remember that what you eat is more important than the amount you eat.
amount
n. 1.量，数量，数额；2.总额，总数
vi. 1.（to）合计，共计；2.（在意义、价值面）等同，接近
