1、高級英語近義詞辨析題匯總下冊(共128題)1.It took him three years to pay off all the debts (occurred, incurred) by buying that new house.Occur: to happenIncur: if you incur a cost, debt, or a fine, you have to pay money because of something you havedone, or you do not make money2.The boy gave an (ingenuous, ingenious)

2、 account of what had happened, concealing nothing.Ingenuous: an ingenuous person is simple, trusting, and honest, especially because they have not hadmuch experience of lifeIngenious: someone who is ingenious is very good at inventing things or at thinking of new ideas3.He gave such (implicit, expli

3、cit) instructions that everyone understood them.Implicit: suggested or understood without being stated directlyExplicit: expressed in a way that is very clear and direct4.The two brothers (compliment, complement) each other; one is impulsive, the other, cautious.Compliment: to say something nice to

4、someone in order to praise themComplement: to make a good combination with someone or something else(相輔相成,結(jié)合得很好)5.The little boy (stimulated, simulated) illness not to go to school.Stimulate: to encourage or help an activity to begin or develop furtherSimulate: to make or produce something that is n

5、ot real but has the appearance or feeling of being real6.Sitting alone in his room, he (wondered, brooded) over his failure to get a job after a whole year of trying.Wonder: to think about something that you are not sure about and try to guess what is true, what will happen etcBrood: to keep thinkin

6、g about something that you are worried or upset about7.She has had a (grudge, malice) against me ever since I turned down her unreasonable request.Grudge: a feeling of dislike for someone because you cannot forget that they harmed you in the pastMalice: the desire to harm someone because you hate th

7、em8.After graduating from the business school, he went to work in a big corporation and proved to be quite a (shrewd, cunning) businessman.Shrewd: good at judging what people or situations are really likeCunning: someone who is cunning is clever and good at deceiving people in order to get what they

8、 want9. (Invariably, Unchangeably) strict with himself, he went over the accounts yet another time.第 1 頁 共 16 頁Invariably: if something invariably happens or is invariably true, it always happens or is trueUnchangeably: not likely to change, or changing often10.Many people are worried by what they t

9、hink is (unaccustomed, undesirable) scenes on TV for the children.Unaccustomed: not used to somethingUndesirable: something or someone that is undesirable is not welcome or wanted because they may affect aSituation or person in a bad way11.It is impossible to sort out all the (squabbles, debates) am

10、ong the children. Sometimes one just has to ignore them.Squabbles: to argue about something unimportantDebates: to discuss a subject formally when you are trying to make a decision or find a solution12.It is such a (pitiful, sympathetic) sight to see the elderly people sitting on park benches, lonel

11、y and expressionless.Pitiful: someone who is pitiful looks or sounds so sad and unfortunate that you feel very sorry forthem(直接修飾人)Sympathetic: caring and feeling sorry about someone's problems(可跟人或物或動作)13.The party over, the guests gone, she looked at the empty rooms and sank into (anguish, mel

12、ancholy).Anguish: mental or physical suffering caused by extreme pain or worryMelancholy: a feeling of sadness for no particular reason14.He (stumbled, tumbled) on the pavement and twisted his ankle.Stumble: to walk in an unsteady way and often almost fallTumble: to fall down quickly and suddenly, e

13、specially with a rolling movement15.What happened to them on the trip was a nightmare, which left them (unspeakably, pitifully) furious for weeks.Unspeakably: unspeakable feelings are so extreme that it is impossible to describe themPitifully: very bad in quality(作副詞只表示這個意思) (上述為形容詞解釋)16.The vulgar

14、commercial which followed broke the (spell, appeal) of the film.Break the spell: to make someone stop paying all their attention to something, or to make a time stop feeling specialAppeal: an urgent request for something important(作為名詞的其中一個意思)第 2 頁 共 16 頁17.His six-year experience gave him a big (ad

15、vantage, strength) over the other applicants for the job.Advantage: something that helps you to be more successful than others, or the state of having thisStrength: the physical power and energy that makes someone strong18.These rules and regulations not only apply to the graduate students, but to t

16、he school (on the whole, as a whole).on the whole: used to say that something is generally true(大體上,基本上)as a whole: used to say that all the parts of something are being consideredtogether(從總體上來考慮)19.We (met, encountered) a serious setback in the battle when our supplies were intercepted by the enem

17、y.Meet: to go to a place where someone will be at a particular time, according to an arrangement, sothat you can talk or do something togetherEncounter: to experience something, especially problems or opposition(遭遇); to meet someone without planning to(偶遇)20.I was very sick and was (confined to, lim

18、ited to) bed for over two weeks.Be confined to: to exist in or affect only a particular place or group(限制)Be limited to: to exist or happen only in a particular place, group, or area of activity(限于)21.The local newspaper gave an extensive (coverage, reporting) of the trial.Coverage: when a subject o

19、r event is reported on television or radio, or in newspapersReporting: the activity of writing about news events for a newspaper or telling people about them ontelevision or on the radio22.The singer was fully (justifiable, justified) in suing the newspaper for slander.Justifiable: actions, reaction

20、s, decisions etc that are justifiable are acceptable because they are done for good reasonsJustified: having an acceptable explanation or reason(be justified in doing固定搭配)23.This magazine is intended to (attract, appeal to) millions of college students in China.Attract: to make someone interested in

21、 something, or make them want to take part in somethingAppeal to: if someone or something appeals to you, they seem attractive and interesting24.Jamaica (functioned, worked) as a center of the American slave trade in the 18th century until the abolition of slavery in 1833.Function as: if something f

22、unctions as a particular thing, it does what that type of thing normallydoes, or is used as that thing(起某物的作用或功能)Work: if something such as a fact, situation, or system works in a particular way, it has a particulareffect on someone or something(起作用,不與as連用)第 3 頁 共 16 頁25.These underground pipes are

23、(interrelated, interconnected).Interrelate: if two things interrelate, they are connected and have an effect on each otherInterconnected: if two systems, places etc are interconnected, or if they interconnect, they are joined together26.Nuclear power is (inherently, naturally) both dangerous and pow

24、erful.Inherently: a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it and cannot be separated from itNaturally: use this to say that something is normal and not surprising27.The (one-time, once) bus driver is now a famous pop singer.One-time: formerOnce: on one occasion only28.The film i

25、s (based, established) on a novel by Lu Xun.Be based on: to use something as the thing from which something else is developedestablish: to start a company, organization, system, etc that is intended to exist or continue for a long time(不與搭配on)29.Spoiled children will not manage to live against (diff

26、iculty, adversity).Difficulty: if you have difficulty doing something, it is difficult for you to do(不可數(shù)解釋)Adversity: a situation in which you have a lot of problems that seem to be caused by bad luck(逆境)30.He got the job by (false, fraudulent) means; he said he had ten years of working experience.F

27、alse: not real, but intended to seem real and deceive peopleFraudulent: intended to deceive people in an illegal way, in order to gain money, power etc31.Mental problems of all ages are not totally (untreatable, incurable).Untreatable: a treatable illness or injury cant be helped with drugs or an op

28、eration(不可治療的)Incurable: an illness that is curable can be cured. (無可救要的)32.The students are advised to (conserve, preserve) water and electricity.Conserve: to use as little water, energy etc as possible so that it is not wasted(這個意思是獨有的)Preserve: to protect something and prevent it from changing or

29、 beingdamaged(conserve也有這個意思)33.She took the skirt out of the suitcase and found it terribly (pleated, wrinkled).Pleated: a pleated skirt, dress etc has a lot of flat narrow foldsWrinkled: skin or cloth that is wrinkled has small lines or folds in it第 4 頁 共 16 頁34.The owner of the house came back an

30、d discovered that his house had been broken into during his absence. He (snooped around, checked) to see if anything valuable had been stolen.snoop around: to try to find out about someone's private affairs by secretly looking in their house,examining their possessions etc(調(diào)查, 窺探)Check: to do so

31、mething in order to find out whether something really is correct, true, or in good condition35.Since their father lost his job, their mother was hard up and always bought them (shabby, cheap) clothes.Shabby: shabby clothes, places, or objects are untidy and in bad condition because they have been us

32、ed for a long timeCheap: not at all expensive, or lower in price than you expected36.He needed the money, so he said he didnt (care for, mind) the long working hours as long as he was well paid.Care for: to look after someone who is not able to look after themselves; to do things that keep something

33、in good conditionMind: usually in questions and negatives to feel annoyed or upset about something37.He lost interests in the debate, merely sitting there totally (unconcerned, unbent).Unconcerned: not worried about something because you think it does not affect youUnbend: to relax and start behavin

34、g in a less formal way38.While you are in the bookstore, please (keep an eye for, look at) dictionary that I have been looking for.Keep an eye for: to watch carefully so that you will notice when someone or something appearslook at: to turn your eyes towards something, so that you can see it(其中的一個意思

35、)39.The elderly couple always avoids parties and gatherings. They are the kind of people who (keep from, keep to) themselves.keep from: to prevent someone from doing something or prevent something from happening toprevent someone from knowing something, by deliberately not telling them about it(隱瞞,阻

36、止)keep to oneself: to live a very quiet private life and not do many things that involve other people (不交際)40.He knew there was (no use, no need) going back to the market place to look for the pocket book, but he went anyway to make her feel better.Be no use doing: used to tell someone not to do som

37、ething because it will have no effectTheres no need for sb.to do sth: used to say that someone does not have to do something第 5 頁 共 16 頁41.She (held back, held forth) her criticism on the plan because she needed more time to think about it.hold back: to make someone or something stop moving forward(

38、阻止,抑制)hold forth (on): to give your opinion on a subject, especially for a long time(滔滔不絕,大談特談)42.Marry had an uneasy feeling that something terrible was going to happen. Was she becoming (ignorant, superstitious)?Ignorant: not knowing facts or information that you ought to knowSuperstitious: influe

39、nced by superstitionsSuperstition: a belief that some objects or actions are lucky or unlucky, or that they cause events tohappen, based on old ideas of magic43.Ron said he would always (remember, have on his mind) the wonderful trip to the great wall. Remember: to have a picture or idea in your min

40、d of people, events, places etc from the pastHave on his mind: if something is on your mind, you keep thinking or worrying about it; if somethingis on your mind, that is what you are thinking about44.The glass fell from the shelf and (went, broke) to pieces.Go to pieces: if a person or what they do

41、goes to pieces, they are so upset or nervous that they cannotlive, work, or perform as they should(瓦解,身體垮掉)Break to/into pieces: if you break something, you make it separate into two or more pieces, forexample by hitting it, dropping it, or bending it (成為碎片)45.I like Walter and have always enjoyed h

42、is (pleasant, pleasantry) company.Pleasant: enjoyable or attractive and making you feel happyPleasantry: things that you say to someone in order to be polite, but which are not veryimportant(打趣的話)46.“I-I-didnt-“ clearly the kid was frightened and (faltered, wavered) out the answer.Falter: to speak i

43、n a voice that sounds weak and uncertain, and keeps stoppingWavered: to become weaker or less certain47.“The boy has been doing his homework for over an hour now and is (nervous, fidgety), why dont you tell him to go out and play for a while?”Nervous: worried or frightened about something, and unabl

44、e to relaxfidgety: unable to stay still, especially because of being bored or nervous(煩躁的)48.He was caught giving (covered, covert) glances at the textbook during the examination.Covered: having a roof; having a layer of something on topCovert: secret or hidden第 6 頁 共 16 頁49.Ever since he recovered

45、from his heart attack, he realized he had to (feel like himself, take things easy).Feel like himself: feel himself fit and healthyTake things easy=take it easy: to relax and not do very much50.They had to (scrub, brush) the floor after the party was over.Scrub: to rub something hard, especially with

46、 a stiff brush, in order to clean itBrush: to clean something or make something smooth and tidy using a brush51.He (flicked, plucked) the dust from his hat before entering the house.Flick: to make something move away by hitting or pushing it suddenly or quickly(輕彈)Pluck: to pull something quickly in

47、 order to remove it(撥毛,摘花等)52.Sensing that someone was approaching him from the back, he (twiddles, whirled) around suddenly.Twiddle: to move or turn something around with your fingers many times, especially because you are nervous or boredWhirl: to turn or spin around very quickly, or to make someo

48、ne or something do this53.The child was shy. She kept (plucking, picking) her mother by the sleeve to drag her away from the word.Pluck: to pull something quickly in order to remove it(撥毛,摘花,扯,猛拉等)Pick: choose something; remove a flower etc; remove something54.He just sat there (turning, twiddling)

49、his thumbs, showing no interest in the discussion.Turn: to move your body so that you are looking in a different directionTwiddle ones thumbs: to do nothing while you are waiting for something to happen55.He doesnt like his job, but he (keeps at, keeps) it before he can find something better.keep at

50、: to force someone to continue to work hard and not let them stop(堅持)keep: to stay in a particular state, condition, or position, or to make someone or something do this(維持)56.The boys (tossed, threw) a coin to decide who should make the first move.Toss: to throw something, especially something ligh

51、t, with a quick gentle movement of your handThrow: to make an object such as a ball move quickly through the air by pushing your hand forward quickly and letting the object go57.Dont (put down, put off) him by his appearance; he is actually quite a charming person.第 7 頁 共 16 頁put down: 不贊成,羞辱put off

52、: 阻止, 搪塞58.At the seminar some scientists discussed heroic new experiments on the (intact, innate) human heart.Intact: not broken, damaged, or spoiledInnate: an innate quality or ability is something you are born with59.We (contribute, attribute) Edisons success to intelligence and hard work.Contrib

53、ute: to give money, help, ideas etc to something that a lot of other people are also involved inAttribute: to believe or say that a situation or event is caused by something60.A wise man (preserves, reserves) some money for use in rainy days.Preserve: =saveReserve: to keep part of something for use

54、at a later time during a process - used especially whendescribing how to cook something61.The reckless driver got his just (deserts, desserts) when his drivers license was suspended.Desert: a place where there is no activity or where nothing interesting happensDessert: sweet food served after the ma

55、in part of a meal62.The captain (demanded, commanded) the soldiers to fire.Demand: to ask for something very firmly, especially because you think you have a right to do thisCommand: to tell someone officially to do something, especially if you are a military leader, a king etc63.The photos sent back

56、 from the satellite support the (theory, hypothesis) that possibly there is life on Mars.Theory: an idea or set of ideas that is intended to explain something about life or the world,especially an idea that has not yet been proved to be trueHypothesis: an idea that is suggested as an explanation for

57、 something, but that has not yet been proved to be true64.There is some (resemblance, similarity) between the accounts of the fire, but all the important details are different.Resemblance: if there is a resemblance between two people or things, they are similar, especially inthe way they look(強調(diào)某一方面

58、是相似的)Similarity: if there is a similarity between two things or people, they are similar in someway(強調(diào)某幾方面是相似的)65.Western businessmen come in (droves, groups) to invest in light industry in China.第 8 頁 共 16 頁Droves:Groups: several people or things that are all together in the same place66.The assassination of Martin Luther King did not quench the civil rights movement. It made the black leaders more (warlike, militant).Warlike: liking war and being skilful in it(作好戰(zhàn)斗準(zhǔn)備的)Milita