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36考研资料：36美国人常用的1500个单词 ruin [(1) to damage severely; (2) to destroy] The rain ruined the book he left outside. (1) Time ruined the old building, leaving only fallen walls. (2) rule [(1) to govern or control; (2) to decide; (3) a statement or an order that says how something must be done] One party ruled the Senate; the other ruled the House of Representatives. (1) Five of nine Supreme Court judges ruled that the Republican should be President. (2) The rules were not clear on how to count the votes. (3) run [to move quickly by steps faster than those used for walking] Please walk, do not run, to the nearest door. <S> sabotage [to damage or destroy as an act against an organization or nation] The rebels sabotaged the railroad. sacrifice [to do without something or to suffer a loss for a belief, idea, goal or another person] She sacrificed her house to pay for medical school for her son. sad [not happy] He was sad because she left. safe [away from harm or danger] This is a safe place for you to stay. sail [to travel by boat or ship] We will sail to sailor [a person involved in sailing a boat or ship] He is a sailor on one of the big oil ships. salt [a white substance found in seawater and in the ground, used to affect the taste of food] The doctor says eating too much salt can raise my blood pressure. same [(1) not different; (2) not changed; (3) like another or others] He eats at the same time every day. (1) She looks the same as she did ten years ago. (2) His car is the same as mine. (3) sand [extremely small pieces of crushed rock found in large amounts in deserts and on coasts] The hot sand of the desert burned her feet. satellite [(1) a small object in space that moves around a larger object; (2) an object placed in orbit around the earth] The Earth and other planets are satellites of the sun. (1) A new communications satellite was put in orbit today. (2) satisfy [to give or provide what is desired, needed or demanded] Does this food satisfy your hunger? save [(1) to make safe; (2) to remove from harm; (3) to keep for future use] He saved the building by disarming the bomb. (1) The fireman saved her when he pulled her from the burning house. (2) She saved a little money every week. (3) say [(1) to speak; (2) to express in words] What will you say to her? (1) I will say to her what is in my heart. (2) school [(1) a place for education; (2) a place where people go to learn] Is your son going to public or private school? (1) Her school is testing students to measure how much they have learned. (2) science [the study of nature and the actions of natural things, and the knowledge gained about them] Science has made great changes in our lives in just a few years. sea [a large area of salt water, usually part of an ocean] The rough sea seems angry. search [to look for carefully] We searched everywhere for her missing book. season [(1) one of the four periods of the year that is based on the earth's position toward the sun (spring, summer, autumn, winter); (2) a period of time based on different weather conditions; (3) a period during the year when something usually happens] He says autumn is his favorite season. (1) She likes to visit there during the dry season. (2) He cannot wait for baseball season to start. (3) seat [(1) a thing to sit on; (2) a place to sit or the right to sit there] The boy gave the woman his seat on the bus. (1) He has held his seat in parliament for 40 years. (2) second [the one that comes after the first] This is the second time I have been here. secret [(1) something known only to a few and kept from general knowledge; (2) hidden from others; (3) known only to a few] No member will talk about the secret ceremonies. (1) The nuclear scientist denied giving secret information to foreign spies. (2) Many secret stories of the Cold War are now becoming known. (3) security [(1) freedom from danger or harm; (2) protection; (3) measures necessary to protect a person or place] Security was increased in the city. (1) The store provided its own security. (2) Strong national security kept the country safe. (3) see [(1) to know or sense through the eyes; (2) to understand or know] Did you see her smile? (1) I see what you mean. (2) seed [the part of a plant from which new plants grow] If you plant the seeds now, you can eat vegetables in two months. seek(ing) [(1) to search for; (2) to try to get; (3) to plan to do] They are seeking a cure for cancer. (1) She is seeking election to public office. (2) Electric power companies are seeking to reduce their use of coal. (3) seem [to appear to be] She seems to be in good health. |
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