A: I was just trying to amuse you .
B: Well, I didn’t think it was funny.
amuse
vt. 1.逗乐，逗笑；2.给…提供娱乐（或消遣）
A: What do you think about the country’s economic situation?
B: I’d really need to do some further analysis before I could give you an answer on that.
analysis
n. 分析，分析报告
A: If you had properly analyzed the situation a year ago, you might not be bankrupt today.
B: Thanks for the advice, but it comes a little too late.
analyse = analyze
vt. 分析，细察，细查
A: Where were your ancestors from?
B: They were from various different countries in Europe.
ancestor
n. 1.祖宗，祖先；2.原型，先驱
A: You’ve really been an anchor for me during this past year of hardship, and I want to say think you .
B: It’s been my pleasure.
anchor
n. 1.锚；2.给人安全感之物（或人）
vt. 1.抛（锚），泊（船）；2.把…系住，使固定；3.担任（电视节目等的）主持人
vi. 1.抛锚，停泊；2.固定，扎根
A: Your car really looks ancient .
B: Well, at least it still runs.
ancient
a. 1.古代的，古老的；2.年老的，看上去很老的
A: I just can’t figure out how to save my marriage.
B: Maybe you should try looking at the situation from a different angle .
angle
n. 1.角，角度；2.观点，立场
vt. 1.把…放置成一个角度；2.使（新闻、报道等）带上倾向性
angle for 谋取，猎取
A: Why did you have to sit the game out.
B: I twisted my ankle in practice.
ankle
n. 踝，踝关节
A: Do you think what today is .
B: It’s our 50th wedding anniversary .
anniversary
n. 周年纪念（日）
A: Do you mind if I chew gum?
B: Actually it’s really starting to annoy me.
annoy
vt. 1.使恼怒，使烦恼；2.打扰，干扰
A: Are you going to go to Peter’s annual barbeque?
B: This year I’ve got to stay home with the kids.
annual
a. 每年的，年度的，一年一次的
n. 1.年报，年刊，年鉴；2.一年生的植物
A: I am so sick of having ants in the kitchen.
B: Maybe you should call the exterminator.
ant
n. 蚂蚁
A: I wish I could anticipate when it’s going to rain.
B: Why don’t you just watch the weather report on the news?
anticipate
vt. 1.预期，期望，预料；2.先于…行动，提前使用
A: This type of antique pot is very expensive.
B: Well, then I don’t think I can afford it.
antique
a. 古时的，古老的
n. 古物，古玩，古董
A: Whenever I have a math test, I have trouble controlling my anxiety.
B: Everybody’s nervous-you need to learn how to relax.
anxiety
n. 1.焦虑，挂虑；2.渴望，热望
A: Anyhow , you’re just as smart as he is .
B: I know that , but I still feel inferior sometimes.
anyhow
ad. 1.不管怎么说，无论如何，至少：2.不论用何种方法，无论从什么角度；3.随随便便地，杂乱无章地
A: You really shouldn’t have fallen asleep during the lecture.
B: Why not? I didn’t care what he was talking about anyway .
anyway
ad. 1.不管怎么说，无论如何，至少：2.不论用何种方法，无论从什么角度
A: Do you think it will be hard to be apart for so long?
B: Not as long as we remember that we love each other.
apart
ad. 1.[空间、时间方面]成距离，相间隔；2.分离，分开
a. 分离的，分隔的
apart from 1.除…之外（别无）；2.除…之外（尚有）
A: What have you been up to for the past few days?
B: I’ve been trying to find an apartment in the city.
apartment
n. 一套公寓房间，房间
A: I think you owe me an apology .
B: What!? You’re the one who parked illegally.
apology
n. 道歉，认错，愧悔
A: Why do you want to a divorce?
B: It’s become quite apparent to me that you don’t care for me anymore.
apparent
n. 1.显然的，明白的，清晰可见的；2.表面上的，貌似（真实）的
A: That type of shoe just doesn’t appeal to me.
B: Say what you want, but I like them.
appeal
n. 1.呼吁，恳求；2.感染力，吸引力；3.申诉，上诉
vi. 1.呼吁，恳求；2.有吸引力，有感染力；3. 上诉，申诉；4.（to）诉诸，诉请裁决（或证实等）
vt. 将…上诉，将…移交上级法院审理
A: Why don’t we just stay home tonight?
B: I feel like we should at least make an appearance at the party.
appearance
n. 1.出现，显露，露面；2.外观，外貌，外表
to all appearances 就外表看来，根据观察推断
A: You don’t seem to have much of an appetite tonight.
B: Well, I had a big lunch.
appetite
n. 1.胃口，食欲；2.欲望
A: Why do you want to be an actor?
B: That’s easy. I crave the applause.
applause
n. 鼓掌，掌声
A: How is your new house coming along?
B: It’s completely furnished, except for the major appliances .
appliance
n. 器具，器械，装置
A: Your example sounds great, but it’s not applicable to the situation
B: I’m afraid I disagree with you on this one.
applicable
a. 1.可应用的，可实施的；2.适当的，合适的
A: Do you think I’ll get the job?
B: Well, you’re certainly not the most qualified applicant , but maybe they’ll hire you based on personality.
applicant
n. 申请人
A: Are you planning on applying for graduate school this year?
B: Not this year, but maybe the next.
apply
vi. 1.申请，请求；2.适用
vt. 1.适用，运用，实施；2.涂，敷，施
A: Who do you think the President should appoint as the new judge?
B: Anybody will be better than the last guy!
appoint
vt. 1.任命，委派；2.约定，确定，指定（时间、地点）
A: I’ve got an appointment at four, but I could meet you for dinner at six.
B: Okay, sounds great.
appointment
n. 1.约会，约定；2.任命，委派；3.委任的职位
A: I really appreciate all of your help.
B: That’s what friends are for.
appreciate
vt. 1.重视，赏识，欣赏；2.为…表示感激；3.（充分）意识到，领会，体会
vi. 增值
A: I really like her, but I’m not sure how to approach her.
B: Just walk up to her!
approach
v. 靠近，接近
n. 1.靠近，接近，临近；2.途径；3.方式，方法
A: Do you think this outfit is appropriate for the party?
B: The invitation said, “wear what you want.”
appropriate
a. 1.适当的，恰当的
vt. 1.私占，侵吞，挪用；2.拨出（款项等）供专用
A: Do you like having your own place?
B: Yes, I love it. I finally feel like I don’t need my mother’s approval .
approval
n. 1.赞成，同意；2.批准，认可
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