精读2 unit12 words.doc

a?droit clever and skilful, especially in the way you use words and arguments: an adroit negotiator —adroitly adverb —adroitness noun?[uncountable] ag?o?ny?plural?agonies?[uncountable and countable] 1 very severe pain: the agony of arthritis in agony I was in agony. He groaned in agony. 2 a very sad, difficult, or unpleasant experience: It was agony not knowing if she would live. agony of He was in agonies of remorse. ? pile on the pressure/agony ?at?pile on?(2) ?; ? prolong the agony ?at?prolong?(2) an?tic?i?pate?[transitive] 1 to expect that something will happen and be ready for it: Sales are better than anticipated. anticipate changes/developments The schedule isnt final, but we dont anticipate many changes. anticipate problems/difficulties We dont anticipate any problems. A good speaker is able to anticipate an audiences needs and concerns. anticipate (that) This year, we anticipate that our expenses will be 15% greater. It is anticipated that the research will have many different practical applications. anticipate doing something I didnt anticipate having to do the cooking myself! 2 to think about something that is going to happen, especially something pleasant: Daniel was eagerly anticipating her arrival. 3 to do something before someone else: Copernicus anticipated in part the discoveries of the 17th and 18th centuries. 梐nticipatory] formal adjective: the anticipatory atmosphere of a big college football game blunder 1?[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to move in an unsteady way, as if you cannot see properly blunder about/around Someone was blundering about in the kitchen. blunder into/past/through etc something Phil came blundering down the stairs. 2?[intransitive] to make a big mistake, especially because you have been careless or stupid: They blundered badly when they gave him the job. 3?[intransitive always + adverb/preposition] to enter a place or become involved in a difficult situation by mistake blunder into Somehow we blundered into the wa