刘毅基础词汇5000-1b
157. The two friends cling together wherever they go.
158. The actor had a handsome and distinguished countenance.
159. He ordered wallpaper for a room of the following dimensions:16ft. Long, 12ft. Wide, and 8ft. High.
160. He erased the wrong answer and wrote in the right one.
161. The dog was angry and growl at the stranger.
162. The cat licked up the drops of milk from the floor.
163. The postage for airmail is greater than that for regular mail.
164. This market has fresh poultry for sale at the beginning of every month.
165. When she was sewing she pricked her finger and made it bleed.
166. The cook skimmed the fat from the soup.
167. I watched many seabirds skimming the waves looking for food.
168. She made a neat row of stitches along the edge of her shirt.
169. She underwent a through examination at the hospital according to the doctor’s order.
170. Passengers were waiting on the wharf to board the ship.
171. Lesson 4
172. He bellowed with pain when the tooth was pulled out.
173. In some countries, it is illegal to sell alcoholic beverages on Sundays.
174. You must calculate all the advantages and disadvantages before coming to a discussion.
175. The glamour of the life of an actress made her give up her study.
176. She bought him a baseball outfit for his birthday.
177. Two rascals tricked the old man out of his money.
178. The organization renders great service to the community.
179. His fatness renders him unable to touch his toes.
180. Keeping clean is a safeguard against disease.
181. According to the production schedule, the factory is supposed to turn out a hundred cars a day.
182. The President’s speech is scheduled on next Friday.
183. The general wore straps on the shoulders of his uniform.
184. When the king died the people placed his body in a large tomb made of stone.
185. Her illness was transmitted to other members of the family.
186. The king’s unjust laws raised a great wrath among the people.
187. Old people sometimes have baggy skin under their eyes.
188. The new hospital will be beneficial to the poor people.
189. The smell of the rotten meat filled her with disgust.
190. The impolite manner of that man disgusted many people.
191. The water level in the reservoir was low because of the long drought.
192. The exterior surface of the house was bleached by the sunlight.
193. A part of the program was eliminated to save time.
194. Children shouted when they saw the peacock spread his gorgeous tail.
195. He was arrested for the illegal sale of guns.
196. We lived on a peaceful farm when I was a lad.
197. In the United States most married women do not retain their maiden names.
198. You tilt your head forward when you bow.
199. The governor’s veto kept the bill from becoming a law.
200. His parents vetoed his plan to buy a new motorcycle.
201. His book was abbreviated and appeared in a public magazine.
202. There were no tickets available for Friday’s music performance.
203. The judge was accused of taking a bribe to free the prisoner.
204. The woman chatted on the phone for almost an hour.
205. We feel contempt for a liar or a thief.
206. She’s careful with her money and spends only a fraction of her earnings.
207. A stone idol stood at the entrance of the village.
208. After the farmer’s death his wife and children will inherit the farm.
209. She reproduced the contents her husband’s letter from memory.
210. Washing wool in hot water will make it shrink.
211. The sight of the food tempted the hungry man to steal.
212. He was lucky that the bullet had not entered a vital organ.
213. Don’t abuse your health by working when you ought to be sleeping or resting.
214. His abuse of power has turned his friends against him.
215. What brand of cigarette do you want to smoke?
216. On big farms, cattle are usually branded to identify the owner of them.
217. Compressed air has a great deal of force when it released.
218. You will find Room 101 at the end of the corridor.
219. The spies hatched a scheme to steal government secrets.
220. We hatch the eggs by keeping them in a warm place.
221. Her letter implies that she wishes to meet you.
222. Logic is not the science of belief, but science of proof or evidence.
223. The store had a large stock of merchandise.
224. The mayor presided over the town meeting.
225. They procured the money needed to build the hospital.
226. The traitors procured the death of the prince.
227. A sudden breeze ruffled the surface of the calm lake.
228. The price of sugar soars when sugar is scarce.
229. He kept enough corn to feed his cattle and sold the surplus.
230. Lesson 5
231. Mother anticipated my hunger and baked cookies for me.
232. In his childhood, he aspired to become a great general.
233. The court appointed an attorney for the accused man.
234. They refused to listen to the old man’s counsel.
235. They counseled against travelling at night in such a dangerous country.
236. The soldiers faltered for a moment as their captain fell.
237. The sick man faltered for few steps, and then fell down.
238. After a sleepless night, she looked very ghastly.
239. She showed me her gratitude by inviting me to dinner.
240. The rooster lost one of his plumes in the fight with the cat.
241. The young army officer was promoted to captain.
242. An understanding of the culture of other countries may promote peace.
243. She shuddered at the sight of the dead body.
244. The land is useless growing crops; it’s mainly swamp.
245. The terrific storm destroyed most of the houses in the city.
246. It was such a terrific party that I didn’t feel like going back home.
247. The villain was caught by the police and brought to trial.
248. The absent-minded man put salt in his coffee and sugar on his egg.
249. A dog has a very acute sense of smell.
250. Leave the boxes in the entry and we will carry them up latter.
251. His sudden entry startled all of us.
252. During the 1800’s many thousands of people from Europe immigrated into the United States to make a new home.
253. My first failure only intensified my desire to succeed.
254. After dinner it was his invariable habit to take a nap for a while.
255. One degree of latitude on the earth’s surface equals almost 70 miles.
256. The books in the secondhand bookstore are very cheap.
257. Please specify when you will be at home tomorrow.
258. Your composition has only a few trivial mistakes.
259. She is a very vulgar woman to shout like that at the top of her voice.
260. The airplane is large enough to accommodate over 400 passengers.
261. We have to accommodate ourselves to our changed circumstances.
262. The old woman from the country was bewildered by the crowds and traffic in the big city.
263. Money circulates as it goes from person to person.
264. I trust him because I know he would never deceive me.
265. Some words are hard to define because they have many different uses.
266. The accident disrupted railway service into and out of the city.
267. Some disease develop because of the bad conditions one lives in and others are present by heredity.
268. There are many myths about how the world first began.
269. The use of atomic bombs would be an outrage against humanity.
270. Many patriots died while fighting in the war for independence.
271. A bullet can penetrate this board, or two inches into that wall.
272. In the United States the sale of liquor is restricted to people over twenty-one years old.
273. Whether a person likes sports or not depends largely upon his temperament.
274. She blinked her eyes as the bright light shone on her.
275. As the ship drew near to port in the darkness, we could see the lights blinking on land.
276. Many buildings were damaged or completely destroyed by the earthquake last night.
277. The sergeant won the Medal of Honor for his exploits during the Korean War.
278. They are planning to exploit the oil under the sea.
279. Many people died of hunger during the famine in India.
280. He carried out a number of frauds on trusting people who lent him money.
281. The children murmured as they memorized the poem.
282. Policemen patrol the city day and night so as to protect the lives and properties of the citizens.
283. Safety is a matter of prime importance.
284. There will be a short recess before the next meeting.
285. Some reptiles, such as snakes or lizards, move very fast.
286. Her long silk dress rustled as she walked down the stairs.
287. He scowled at me when I asked for more money.
288. The poor wretch asked for food and place to sleep in.
289. Many people walked down the avenue through the center of the park,
290. The president of the college bestowed honors on the best students.
291. Please don’t fill my cup up to the brim.
292. The wide brim of her hat protected her face from the sun.
293. Drastic changes are necessary to improve the government of the country.
294. We study science to gain insight into the world we live in.
295. The driver’s plea was that he did not see the stop sign.
296. The kind man answered her plea for aid.
297. The doctor had great prestige among the members of his profession.
298. Throw a stone into still water and watch the ripples spread in rings.
299. The boys mother shouted his name in a shrill voice.
300. The little lamb had strayed from the flock; we couldn’t find it.
301. The trend of modern living is away from many old customs.
302. Many people hang wreaths on the window at Christmas. |