[美国人最常用的1500个基本单词ed.docVIP

A ally [a nation or person joined with another for a special purpose] Britain is a military ally of the United States. ambassador [a nations highest diplomatic representative (to another government)] Foreign ambassadors live in the capital city. amend[to add to or to change (a proposal or law)] The committee refused to amend its proposal. ammunition[the bullets or shells fired from guns] They could not fight without ammunition. anarchy[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness] The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1) Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2) artillery[big guns] Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town. asylum[political protection given by a government to a person from another country] The refugee asked for political asylum. ballot [a piece of paper used for voting] I was asked to count the ballots and announce the winner. Betray boycott [to refuse to take part in or deal with] The farm workers union called for a boycott of vegetables picked by foreign workers. C cabinet [a group of ministers that helps lead a government] The President meets every week with his cabinet. capitalism [an economic system in which the production of most goods and services is owned and operated for profit by private citizens or companies] In the United States, capitalism has produced the worlds strongest economy. capture [(1) to make a person or animal a prisoner; (2) to seize or take by force; (3) to get control of] Police captured the terrorist before he could explode the bomb. (1) Rebel forces captured the city. (2) Democrats won the election and captured control of Congress. (3) ceasefire [a halt in fighting, usually by agreement] The ceasefire stopped the fighting. civilian [not military] Many civilians were killed in the attack on the town. clash [(1) a battle; (2) to fight or oppose] Ten protesters were injured in the clash with police. (1) Angry farmers blocked roads and cla