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Chapter 10 哈工大外国语学院 2012春 杨莉萍 acute adj. (usu. before noun) 1. very serious or severe 严重的 eg. an acute shortage of medical supplies an acute ear infection (疾病)急性的 an acute pain in the back 刺痛，剧痛 2. used to describe the senses and abilities 灵敏的，敏锐的 eg. an acute sense of smell 灵敏的嗅觉 She has an acute observation on life and love. 她对生活和爱情有着敏锐的观察力。 acupuncture 针灸 anonymous 作者不详的，匿名的，不具名的 an(=not, without) + onym(=name, word) Eg. An anonymous author wrote this book. synonym n. 同义词 synonymous adj. 同义词的，同义的 Eg. In fact his name has become a synonym for the word liar. antonym 反义词 antonymous 反义词的，反义的 pseudonym 假名，(作家的)笔名，雅号 Eg. A pseudonym is a name that a person or group assumes for a particular purpose, which differs from his or her original or true name (orthonym). homonymous a. 同名的（homo同+onym+ous→同名的） apprehensive slightly worried or nervous 忧虑的，担忧的 eg. 1) Officials are apprehensive about possible terrorist attacks. 2) It is a strategy that many teachers are apprehensive of using. 这是许多老师害怕使用的一种策略。 apprehension n. eg. 1) Many people face their retirement with apprehension. 许多人面临退休时忧心忡忡。 2) Anja noticed the look of apprehension on his face. [词根] prehend, prehens = to take, to seize comprehend (com=completely) 理解，领会 Eg. 1) How could you comprehend the difficulties of my situation? 2) Laura gasped, hardly able to comprehend that her brother’s life was in danger. comprehension n. Eg. Such acts of cruelty are beyond the comprehension of most people. comprehensible adj. 可以理解的 comprehensive adj. 综合的，多方面的，全面的 eg. Established by experienced film producers, our company offers a fully comprehensive service tailored to your specific needs. arrogant adj. arrogance n. conceited adj. self-conceited；self-important boastful adj. haughty adj. Someone who is haughty behaves in a proud and very unfriendly way, as if they think other people are completely unimportant supercilious: a supercilious manner/smile 倨傲的姿态/笑容 pompous adj. Someone who is