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8美国人常用的1500个单词 claim [to say something as a fact] He claimed that his opponent lied about his activities as a student leader. clash [(1) a battle; (2) to fight or oppose] Ten protesters were injured in the clash with police. (1) Angry farmers blocked roads and clashed with soldiers. (2) clean [(1) to make pure; (2) free from dirt or harmful substances] Please clean your room. (1) Too many people around the world do not have clean water to drink. (2) clear [(1) easy to see or see through; (2) easily understood] Clear water is not always safe to drink. (1) He won the debate because his arguments were clear to almost everyone. (2) clergy [a body of officials within a religious organization] Many in the clergy supported the reforms proposed by the rebels. climate [the normal weather conditions of a place] Many retired people like to spend the winter in the warm climate of climb [to go up or down something by using the feet and sometimes the hands] The firemen climbed ladders to rescue people living above the ground floor. clock [a device that measures and shows time] I was late for work because my clock stopped. close [(1) to make something not open; (2) near to] Please close the window before you come to bed. (1) Stay close to me in this big crowd. (2) cloth [a material made from plants, chemicals, animal hair and other substances] I feel cooler in summer when I wear shirts made of cotton cloth. clothes [what people wear] Be sure to bring enough clothes for two weeks. cloud [a mass of fog high in the sky] Clouds like those usually mean rain will come soon. coal [a solid black substance used as fuel] Much of our electricity is produced by plants that burn coal as fuel. coalition [forces, groups or nations joined together] The country is led by a coalition government of three parties. coast [land on the edge of the ocean] The storm caused high waves and flooding along much of the Atlantic coast. coffee [a drink made from the plant of the same name] People in cold [(1) not warm; (2) having or feeling great coolness or a low temperature] The water is too cold for swimming. (1) This has been a cold winter, with much ice and snow. (2) collect [(1) to bring or gather together in one place; (2) to demand and receive] The driver collected the children after school and brought them home. (1) Your employer collects taxes for the government every time you are paid. (2) college [a small university] Have you decided where you will attend college? colony [land controlled by another country or government] color [the different effects of light on the eye, making blue, red, brown, black, yellow and others] I love the bright colors of the autumn leaves. combine [to mix or bring together] The new organization combines radio and television broadcasting. come [(1) to move toward; (2) to arrive] Jan is coming home for the holidays. (1) The two sides came together on a settlement after long and detailed negotiations. (2) command [(1) to order; (2) to have power over something] The general commanded the army to move against the enemy. (1) The President commands all the military forces. (2) comment [(1) to say something about; (2) to express an opinion about something] Mr. President, please comment about the increased number of terrorist attacks. (1) He commented about the writers who criticized his new book. (2) committee [a group of people given special work] The committee met three times to decide who should get the special award. common [(1) usual; (2) same for all] He liked to call himself a common man. (1) The allies united for a common purpose: to win the war. (2) communicate [(1) to tell; (2) to give or exchange information] The chairman communicated that he was not happy with the proposed agreement. (1) Because we communicate well, we understand each other's situation. (2) community [a group of people living together in one place or area] Our community includes people from many other countries. company [a business organized for trade, industrial or other purposes] My friend started an Internet company to repair and sell old musical instruments. compare [to examine what is different or similar] We urge you to compare the price and quality of our products with those of our competitors. |
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