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特别英语1500词汇例句

cabinet

[a group of ministers that helpslead a government]

The President meets every weekwith his cabinet.

call

[(1) to give a name to ; (2) toask for or request]

I call myself John. (1)

They called for an end to thefighting. (2)

calm

[(1) quiet; (2) peaceful; (3)opposite of tense]

The calm crowd waited for thepresident to speak.

The city was calm after two daysof rioting.

Can you remain calm in a tensesituation? (3)

camera

[a device for taking pictures]

Your camera takes very goodpictures.

camp

[a place with temporary housing]

The refugee camp providestemporary shelter, food and medical care.

campaign

[(1) a competition by opposingpolitical candidates seeking support from voters; (2) a connected series ofmilitary actions during a war]

Presidential campaigns are muchtoo long and cost too much. (1)

The Allied campaigns won the warin Europe and Asia. (2)

can

[(1) to be able to; (2) to havethe right to; (3) a container used to hold liquid or food, usually made ofmetal]

The two sides can meet onTuesday. (1)

I can live anywhere I wish inthis country because that is my right. (2)

I bought three cans of vegetablesat the food store. (3)

cancel

[(1) to end; (2) to stop]

Who cancelled the agreement? (1)

Mary cancelled her plans to havea party next week. (2)

cancer

[a disease in which dangerouscells grow quickly and destroy parts of the body]

Scientists continue to findbetter ways to treat many kinds of cancer.

candidate

[a person who seeks or isnominated for an office or an honor]

Each political party hasnominated a candidate for president.

capital

[(1) the official center of agovernment; (2) the city where a country's government is]

The capital of the government isin Washington. (1)

Washington is the capital of theUnited States. (2)

capitalism

[an economic system in which theproduction of most goods and services is owned and operated for profit byprivate citizens or companies]

In the United States, capitalismhas produced the world's strongest economy.

capture

[(1) to make a person or animal aprisoner; (2) to seize or take by force; (3) to get control of]

Police captured the terroristbefore he could explode the bomb. (1)

Rebel forces captured the city. (2)

Democrats won the election andcaptured control of Congress. (3)

car

[(1) a vehicle with wheels usedto carry people; (2) an automobile; (3) a part of a train]

Electric street cars werereplaced with buses many years ago. (1)

Fred's and Martha's new car willcarry six people. (2)

That train has 57 flat cars and12 box cars. (3)   

care

[(1) to like; (2) to protect; (3)to feel worry or interest]

Jim told Laura that he cared forher and would like to see her again. (1)

His mother told him to take careof his younger brother. (2)

Would you care if I borrowed yourcar? (3)

careful

[(1) acting safely; (2) with muchthought]

Please be careful when you drive.(1)

He was careful to choose exactlythe right words. (2)

carry

[to take something or someonefrom one place to another]

Would you carry this bag for me,please?

case (court)

[a legal action]

The judge will call your casenext.

case (medical)

[an incident of disease]

There was only one case ofchicken pox at the school.

cat

[a small animal that often liveswith humans]

My cat climbed that tree and isafraid to come down.

catch

[(1) to seize after a chase; (2)to stop and seize with the hands]

He runs so fast that no one cancatch him. (1)

Catch the ball and throw it backto me. (2)

cause

[(1) to make happen; (2) thething or person that produces a result]

Too much rain caused the flood.(1)

The cause of the flood was toomuch rain. (2)

ceasefire

[a halt in fighting, usually byagreement]

The ceasefire stopped thefighting.

celebrate

[to honor a person or event withspecial activities]

I think we should have a party tocelebrate your birthday.

center

[(1) the middle of something; (2)the place in the middle; (3) a place that is the main point of an activity]

There was a hole in the center ofthe target. (1)

The chair sat at the center ofthe room. (2)

The experts checked the nuclearcenter for radiation leaks. (3)

century

[one hundred years]

This is the first year of the21st century.

ceremony

[an act or series of acts done ina special way established by tradition]

The new president took the oathof office at the inaugural ceremony in front of the capitol.

chairman

[a person leading a meeting or anorganized group]

The party chairman led themeeting.

champion

[(1) the best; (2) the winner]

John is a champion swimmer. (1)

The New York Yankees were thechampions of professional baseball in the first year of the new century. (2)

chance

[a possibility of winning orlosing or that something will happen]

We have a good chance of gettinghome before dark.

change

[(1) to make different; (2) tobecome different]

Will you change your decision?(1)

His voice changed last year. (2)

charge

[(1) to accuse someone ofsomething, usually a crime; (2) a statement in which someone is accused ofsomething]

She was charged with stealing acar. (1)

The charge was false. (2)

chase

[to run or go after someone orsomething]

The dog chased the cat around thehouse.

cheat

[(1) to get by a trick; (2) tosteal from]

He cheated on the historyexamination. (1)

The dishonest lawyer became richby cheating the people that he represented. (2)

cheer

[to shout approval or praise]

The crowd cheered every timetheir team scored.

chemicals

[(1) elements found in nature ormade by people; (2) substances used in the science of chemistry]

Oxygen and hydrogen are thechemicals that form water. (1)

Do you read the list of chemicalslisted in the foods you eat? (2)

chemistry

[the scientific study ofsubstances, what they are made of, how they act under different conditions, andhow they form other substances]

How many years did you studychemistry?

chief

[(1) the head or leader of agroup; (2) leading; (3) most important]

Mr. Thompson is the new chief ofour tax office. (1)

The chief cause of lung cancer issmoking. (2)

The chief reason he got the jobwas his experience with tax issues. (3)

child

[(1) a baby; (2) a boy or girl]

The child was born with thedisease. (1)

Every child, boy or girl, shouldhave an equal chance to succeed. (2)

children

[more than one child]

Sixty children were chosen to goto a camp in the mountains.

choose

[to decide between two or more]

You may choose one meat and threevegetables from the lunch list.

circle

[a closed shape that has all itspoints equally distant from the center, like an "O"]

The settlers put their wagons ina circle to defend against the attack.

citizen

[a person who is a member of acountry by birth or by law]

Every citizen is expected tovote.

city

[any important large town]

I lived in a small town as achild, but now I live in a city.

civilian

[not military]

Many civilians were killed in theattack on the town.

civil rights

[the political, economic andsocial rights given equally to all people of a nation]

The law protects the civil rightsof all citizens.

claim

[to say something as a fact]

He claimed that his opponent liedabout his activities as a student leader.

clash

[(1) a battle; (2) to fight oroppose]

Ten protesters were injured inthe clash with police. (1)

Angry farmers blocked roads andclashed with soldiers. (2)

clean

[(1) to make pure; (2) free fromdirt or harmful substances] 

Please clean your room. (1)

Too many people around the worlddo not have clean water to drink. (2)

clear

[(1) easy to see or see through;(2) easily understood]

Clear water is not always safe todrink. (1)

He won the debate because hisarguments were clear to almost everyone. (2)

clergy

[a body of officials within areligious organization]

Many in the clergy supported thereforms proposed by the rebels.

climate

[the normal weather conditions ofa place]

Many retired people like to spendthe winter in the warm climate of Florida.

climb

[to go up or down something byusing the feet and sometimes the hands]

The firemen climbed ladders torescue people living above the ground floor.

clock

[a device that measures and showstime]

I was late for work because myclock stopped.

close

[(1) to make something not open;(2) near to]

Please close the window beforeyou come to bed. (1)

Stay close to me in this bigcrowd. (2)

cloth

[a material made from plants,chemicals, animal hair and other substances]

I feel cooler in summer when Iwear shirts made of cotton cloth.

clothes

[what people wear]

Be sure to bring enough clothesfor two weeks.

cloud

[a mass of fog high in the sky]

Clouds like those usually meanrain will come soon.

coal

[a solid black substance used asfuel]

Much of our electricity isproduced by plants that burn coal as fuel.

coalition

[forces, groups or nations joinedtogether]

The country is led by a coalitiongovernment of three parties.

coast

[land on the edge of the ocean]

The storm caused high waves andflooding along much of the Atlantic coast.

coffee

[a drink made from the plant ofthe same name]

People in Seattle drink lots ofcoffee.

cold

[(1) not warm; (2) having orfeeling great coolness or a low temperature]

The water is too cold forswimming. (1)

This has been a cold winter, withmuch ice and snow. (2)

collect

[(1) to bring or gather togetherin one place; (2) to demand and receive]

The driver collected the childrenafter school and brought them home. (1)

Your employer collects taxes forthe government every time you are paid. (2)

college

[a small university]

Have you decided where you willattend college?

colony

[land controlled by anothercountry or government]

Hong Kong is no longer a Britishcolony.

color

[the different effects of lighton the eye, making blue, red, brown, black, yellow and others]

I love the bright colors of theautumn leaves.

combine

[to mix or bring together]

The new organization combinesradio and television broadcasting.

come

[(1) to move toward; (2) toarrive]

Jan is coming home for theholidays. (1)

The two sides came together on asettlement after long and detailed negotiations. (2)

command

[(1) to order; (2) to have powerover something]

The general commanded the army tomove against the enemy. (1)

The President commands all themilitary forces. (2)

comment

[(1) to say something about; (2)to express an opinion about something]

Mr. President, please commentabout the increased number of terrorist attacks. (1)

He commented about the writerswho criticized his new book. (2)

committee

[a group of people given specialwork]

The committee met three times todecide who should get the special award.

common

[(1) usual; (2) same for all]

He liked to call himself a commonman. (1)

The allies united for a commonpurpose: to win the war. (2)

communicate

[(1) to tell; (2) to give orexchange information]

The chairman communicated that hewas not happy with the proposed agreement. (1)

Because we communicate well, weunderstand each other's situation. (2)

community

[a group of people livingtogether in one place or area]

Our community includes peoplefrom many other countries.

company

[a business organized for trade,industrial or other purposes]

My friend started an Internetcompany to repair and sell old musical instruments.

compare

[to examine what is different orsimilar]

We urge you to compare the priceand quality of our products with those of our competitors.

compete

[to try to do as well as, orbetter than, another or others]

The Internet lets companiescompete almost anywhere in the world.

complete

[(1) having all parts; (2) endedor finished]

I have a complete set ofrecordings by the Beatles. (1)

We completed all the workyesterday. (2)

complex

[(1) of or having many parts thatare difficult to understand; (2) not simple] 

The trade agreement is the resultof some very complex negotiations. (1)

It may seem simple, but it isreally complex. (2)

compromise

[the settlement of an argumentwhere each side agrees to accept less than first demanded]

Compromise may not be possible inthat dispute.

computer

[an electronic machine forstoring and organizing information, and for communicating with others]

Computers are a necessary toolfor managing a business.

concern

[(1) interest, worry; (2) tofear]

The president expressed concernabout the continuing violence. (1)

He said he is especiallyconcerned that the fighting will spread to other countries. (2)

condemn

[to say a person or action iswrong or bad]

The senators condemned the manfor refusing to answer their questions.

condition

[(1) something declared necessaryto complete an agreement; (2) a person's health]

The conditions for his resignationincluded a ten million dollar payment. (1)

The doctor said the examinationshowed that Gary was in excellent condition. (2)

conference

[a meeting]

I seemed to spend my days goingfrom one conference to another.

confirm

[(1) to approve; (2) to say thatsomething is true]

The senate confirmed theappointment of the new Agriculture Secretary. (1)

The candidate confirmed thereport that he was ending his campaign. (2)

conflict

[(1) a fight; (2) a battle,especially a long one] 

We had a conflict about politics.(1)

The long conflict finally endedwith a ceasefire, not a peace treaty. (2)

congratulate

[to praise a person or to expresspleasure for success or good luck]

I congratulate you for gettingthe highest score on the history test.

Congress

[(1) the organization of peopleelected to make the laws of the United States (the House of Representatives andthe Senate); (2) a similar organization in other countries]

The President's party did not wincontrol of either house of Congress. (1)

Five members of Mexico's Congressare in Washington to discuss trade issues. (2)

connect

[(1) to join one thing toanother; (2) to unite; (3) to link]

If you connect this wire to thered one, the green light will turn on. (1)

The two streams connect to form ariver that flows through Greenlow City. (2)

The policeman said the two crimesare connected. (3)

conservative

[one who usually supportstradition and opposes great change]

William is a conservative aboutsocial issues.

consider

[(1) to give thought to; (2) tothink about carefully]

Jack is considering what to giveAmy for her birthday. (1)

The head of my office said hewould consider my ideas for a more effective sales campaign. (2)

constitution

[the written general laws andideas that form a nation's system of government]

How do the laws provide formaking changes in the constitution?

contain

[(1) to hold; (2) to include]

The bottle contains one quart ofmilk. (1)

＊one liquid quart =0.9463 liter（米）

The paint in that old housecontains a dangerous amount of lead. (2)

container

[a box, bottle or can used tohold something]

More juice is sold in plasticcontainers than in glass bottles.

continent

[any of the seven great landareas of the world]

Did you know that long ago allthe continents were joined together?

continue

[to go on doing or being]

The governor said he wouldcontinue to fight for justice.

control

[(1) to direct; (2) to have powerover]

Who controls the daily work ofthe company. (1)

The chairman of thetransportation committee controls all the spending for transportation projects.(2)

convention

[a large meeting for a specialpurpose]

Political parties holdconventions to choose presidential and vice presidential candidates.

cook

[to heat food before eating it]

Helen will cook spaghetti with meatsauce tonight.

cool

[almost cold]

My coffee is cool. Would you warmit for me, please?

cooperate

[to act or work together]

If we cooperate on this work, wewill finish more quickly.

copy

[(1) to make something exactlylike another; (2) something made to look exactly like another]

Joseph can copy that document forus. (1)

This copy is so bad I cannot readit. (2)

corn

[a food grain]

Scientists are worried becausegenetically-changed corn got into food supplies for people.

correct

[(1) true; (2) free frommistakes; (3) to change to what is right]

That is the correct date of theelection. (1)

That sales agreement is correct.(2)

Did you correct that script? (3)

cost

[(1) the price or value ofsomething; (2) to be valued at]

The cost of the book is fivedollars. (1)

The book costs five dollars. (2)

cotton

[a material made from a plant ofthe same name]

Most clothes are made of cotton.

count

[to speak or add numbers]

Her child learned to count bywatching Sesame Street on television.

country

[(1) a nation; (2) the territoryof a nation; (3) land away from cities]

English is one of the languagesof his country. (1)

Much of the country in the Westis desert. (2)

My family had a farmhouse in thecountry, not too far from the city. (3)

court

[(1) where trials take place; (2)where judges make decisions about law]

We have to give evidence in courttoday. (1)

The appeals court is consideringmistakes made in his trial. (2)

cover

[(1) to put something over aperson or thing; (2) anything that is put over a person or thing]

Please cover the food left fromdinner. (1)

Put your name on the front coverof your book. (2)

cow

[a farm animal used for its milk]

He must pump the milk from hiscows every morning and evening.

crash

[(1) to fall violently; (2) tohit with great force]

The airplane crashed into themountain. (1)

The two cars crashed into eachother. (2)

create

[(1)to make; (2) to give life orform to]

She created a beautiful poem. (1)

The Declaration of Independencesays all men are created equal. (2)

creature

[(1) any living being; (2) anyanimal or human]

A microscope can show a greatmany living creatures in a drop of water. (1)

People are learning how to livepeacefully with other creatures. (2)

credit

[an agreement that payments willbe made at a later time]

With this card I can use creditto buy things today and pay for them next month.

crew

[a group of people workingtogether]

Ten members of the ship's crewwere injured by the explosion.

crime

[an act that violates a law]

Telling a lie to the court is acrime.

criminal

[a person who is responsible fora crime]

The organization tries to findjobs for criminals released from prison.

crisis

[(1) an extremely important timewhen something may become much better or worse; (2) a dangerous situation]

During a middle age crisis,people often make changes in their life. (1)

The Cuban missile crisis in the1960s almost caused a nuclear war. (2)

criticize

[(1) to say what is wrong withsomething or someone; (2) to condemn; (3) to judge]

His teacher criticized him fornot completing his report. (1)

The judge criticized the man forhis evil acts and sentenced him to spend twenty years in prison. (2)

Her editor asked her to criticizea new book about ancient Egypt. (3)

crops

[plants that are grown and gatheredfor food, such as grains, fruits and vegetables]

The major crops in this area arecorn and soybeans.

cross

[(1) to go from one side toanother; (2) to go across]

The mother holds her child's handwhen they cross the street. (1)

This ship crosses the ocean infive days. (2)

crowd

[a large number of peoplegathered in one place]

A large crowd gathered to watchthe show.

crush

[(1) to damage or destroy bygreat weight; (2)to defeat completely]

The falling tree crushed thehouse. (1)

The T.C. Williams High Schoolfootball team crushed every team it played that year. (2)

cry

[to express or show sorrow orpain]

The thought of never seeing heragain made him cry.

culture

[all the beliefs, traditions andarts of a group or population]

Her Western culture and myEastern culture made our lives exciting.

cure

[(1) to improve health; (2) tomake well; (3) something that makes a sick person well]

Living more simply and eatingplain food cured most of her health problems. (1)

The doctor can cure the disease. (2)　

Antibiotics are a cure forinfection. (3)

curfew

[an order to people to stay offthe streets or to close their businesses]

The streets were empty everynight after the ten o'clock curfew.

current

[(1) movement of air, water orelectricity; (2) belonging to the present]

The current slows down in thiswide part of the river. (1)

She found the report in a currentpublication. (2)

custom

[a long-established belief oractivity of a people] 

It is our custom to go to churchon Sunday mornings.

customs

[taxes on imports]

I like to buy items in thecustom-free store because there are no taxes to pay on the purchase.

cut

[(1) to divide or injure with asharp tool; (2) to make less; (3) to reduce]

She cut her finger while usingthe bread knife. (1)

The labor strike cut thecompany's production by 60 percent. (2)

Congress cut foreign aidspending. (3)