英语词汇提Chapter9.ppt

Chapter 9 外国语学院 杨莉萍 2012年春 alter v. to make something or someone different eg. This doesn’t alter the fact that what you did was wrong. alteration n. eg. 1) The editor made a few minor alteration to the text. 2) Have you noticed any alteration in her behavior? alternative n. something that you can choose instead of something else 供替代的选择；供选择的东西 eg. The treatment is offered as an alternative to surgery. adj. (before n. only) 供替代的，可选择的 eg. 1) We are now looking for an alternative classroom. 2) Alternative methods of getting there will be investigated. syn：optional adj. 可以选择的，随意的 Eg. Universities have responded to demands for students to have a better knowledge of industry by offering?optional?business?courses?in arts degree. 学生必须更好地熟悉工业，针对这一要求，大学已作出反应,在文科学位里，开设商业选修课。 alternate v. if one thing alternate with another, it happens after it and keeps being repeated eg. 1) Wet days alternated with dry ones. 2) His mood alternates between joy and despair. 3) Lay the shapes on the fabric, alternating the colours. 交替, 更迭；交替变化, (两者间)切换; 使轮流 alternating current 交流电 ample adj. (usu. before a n.) 1. enough or more than enough in quantity or size, or space, etc. eg. They have ample money for the journey. There is room for an ample garden. 2. abundant, plentiful eg. He is a man of ample strength. He received an ample salary from the company. amplify v. 放大，扩大(声音)；详述，进一步阐明 amplifier n. 扩音器，扬声器 形近词：sample ?? 1. abundant: is mostly restricted to observations about a particular place rather than a particular time, usu. suggesting a valued or desirable quantity. eg. There are abundant supplies of firewood in the forest. This is a land abundant in minerals. 2. plentiful: relates to a desirable quantity or even a superfluity of sth. eg. There is a plentiful supply of fish in the market. On this island the edible fruit is so plentiful that it rots on the vine. 3. adequate: may suggest that not only quantity but also quality is up to what is