四級口語邊練邊記 1

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A: What is NY an abbreviation for ?

B: New York.

abbreviation

n.縮寫, 縮寫詞

A: You always abide by the law.

B: Yes, I think it is important for national governance

abide

vt. 容忍

abide by

遵守，履行

A: I think my child’s behaviour is abnormal.

B: No, he just has a lot of energy.

abnormal

a.反常的，異常的

A: I think they should abolish all the rules in this school.

B: But then there would be chaos.

abolish

vt. 廢止, 廢除(法律、制度、習(xí)俗等)

A: Can you have an abortion in your country?

B: Yes, do you agree with it?

abortion

n. 流產(chǎn), 墮胎

A: Henry abounds with energy.

B: I know I can never keep up with him.

abound

vi. 1. 大量存在

2.(in,with) 充滿 ,富于

A: Do you read the newspaper every morning?

B: Yes, I at least try to keep abreast of current affairs.

abreast

ad. 并列，并排

keep abreast of

與……齊頭并進(jìn)，了解……的最新情況

A: I heard that you were nearly in an accident.

B: Yes, it was a close call—but the car came to an abrupt stop just in time.

abrupt

a. 1. 突然的,意外的

2.(舉止、言談等)唐突的，魯莽的

A: Why do you abstain from alcohol?

B: I think it is better for my health.