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#### 501 regret [rɪ'ɡret] When she hung up, she regretted the way she had handled the call. vt.遗憾 #### 502 reward [rɪ'wɔːd] Good is rewarded with good. vt. 报答 #### 503 track [træk] The phenomenon(现象) of tracking celebrities has been around for ages. vt.追踪 #### 504 worth [wɜːθ] The coin is of high quality and worth collecting. adj.值得……的 #### 505 decade [dekeɪd] Global warming will continue for some decades after CO2 emission(排放) peak. 几十年 #### 506 earn [ɜːn] For many years, the majority of Irish people earned their living as farmers. vt.挣得 #### 507 evidence [evɪdəns] There's plenty of evidence that fatness runs in families. n.证据 #### 508 object [əb'dʒekt] The angrier we are, the more likely we are to move towards the object of our anger. n.目标 #### 509 organization [ɔːɡənaɪ'zeɪʃən] His not-for-profit organization runs 100 river boats that serve as floating(漂浮的) libraries and schools. n.组织 #### 510 regard [rɪ'ɡɑːd] Today all three generations regard the move as a success. 把……看作 #### 511 standard [stændəd] A standard double room at the Thistle Brighton cost £169.15 at Booking.com. adj.标准的 #### 512 strength [streŋθ] He gathered up all his strength and decided to attend a job interview. n.力量 #### 513 various [veəriəs] TV Ears has helped thousands of people with various degrees of hearing loss. adj.各种各样的 #### 514 devote [dɪ'vəʊt] The emotional, physical and mental energy mothers devote to their children can be never-ending. vt.投入 #### 515 independent [ɪndɪ'pendənt] The use of technology in the classroom may keep students from doing independent thinking. adj.独立的 #### 516 model [mɒdəl] When I was a little girl, I would often accompany you as you modeled for fashion photographers. v. 模仿 #### 517 occur [ə'kɜː] Cultural differences occur wherever you go. vi.发生 #### 518 perfect [pɜːfɪkt] The curves(曲线) of the buildings perfectly match the rise and fall of hills, forming a unique view. adv. 完美地 #### 519 reply [rɪ'plaɪ] A paper without a signature may not get a reply. n.回答 #### 520 traditional [trə'dɪʃənəl] May Day is a traditional day for celebrations. adj.传统的 #### 521 quit [kwɪt] She decided to look after her grandma and quit school in her second year of college. 退学 #### 522 agent [eɪdʒənt] There are also rules which deal with the standard of services you get — from, say, travel agents, shoe repairers, hairdressers and builders. 旅行社代理人 #### 523 apology [ə'pɒlədʒi] Luskin advises us not to wait for an apology after being hurt because people seldom want to apologize. n.道歉 #### 524 appropriate [əˈprəʊpriət] We do know people worry a lot about the inappropriate use of their information. adj. 不当的 #### 525 ban [bæn] Many cities with bans still allow shoppers to purchase paper bags. n.禁令 #### 526 bare [beə] Our ancestors farmed with bare hands and often lived close to hunger. 徒手 #### 527 beg [beɡ] A rather dirty, poorly dressed person kneels at your feet and puts out his hands to beg for a few coins. 乞讨 #### 528 circumstance [sɜːkəmstəns] Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desires. n.具体事件的情况 #### 529 command [kə'mɑːnd] Leadership means power, commands respect and, most important, encourages achievement. vt.博得 #### 530 crossing [krɒsɪŋ] At one point along an open road, I came to a crossing with a traffic light. n.十字路口 #### 531 decrease [dɪ'kriːs] After World War II, the population of most large American cities decreased. vi.减少 #### 532 destination [destɪ'neɪʃən] I stopped a taxi in Kuala Lumpur and stated my destination. n.目的地 #### 533 disability [dɪsə'bɪləti] People who were too optimistic about their future actually faced greater risk of disability or death within 10 years. n.残疾 #### 534 disagree [dɪsə'ɡriː] Some people say that Man is naturally a hunter. I disagree with this view. 不同意 #### 535 distinguish [dɪ'stɪŋɡwɪʃ] It provides sound methods for distinguishing good from bad reasoning. vt.区分 #### 536 editor [edɪtə] Prof. James Murray served as editor for what was to be the most ambitious dictionary in the history of the English language. n.编辑 #### 537 energetic [enə'dʒetɪk] In order to stay energetic, sitting workers need to enjoy their work. adj.精力旺盛的 #### 538 essay [eseɪ] Years ago, I was asked to write 102 essays on the great ideas of some famous authors. n.文章 #### 539 fantastic [fæn'tæstɪk] All that sunlight was fantastic for Mom's vegetable garden. adj.极好的 #### 540 female [fiːmeɪl] For emotional support a married woman is more likely to turn to a female friend. adj.女的 #### 541 folk [fəʊk] What I can say for the folks that gave the most is that they were full of smiles. n.人们 #### 542 forgive [fə'ɡɪv] To forgive is a virtue, but no one has ever said it is easy. vt.原谅 #### 543 harvest [ˈhɑːvist] Later-borns can harvest lessons from bigger brothers and sisters. vt 收获 #### 544 initial [ɪ'nɪʃəl] Once the initial attention dies down, consumer interest might fade(褪去), loyalty (忠诚) returning to tried-and-true(靠得住的) labels. adj.最初的 #### 545 majority [mə'dʒɒrəti] We must make it safe to express opinions and challenge majority views. n.大多数 #### 546 negotiate [nɪ'ɡəʊʃieɪt] There’s more negotiation and discussion between parents and children. n. 谈判 #### 547 overlook [əʊvə'lʊk] We tend to blame TV, overlooking our own roles in shaping children’s minds. vt.忽视 #### 548 plus [plʌs] The rewards are wonderful: ￡150,000 in prize for schools—plus new experiences, an opportunity to make friends throughout Europe! prep.加上 #### 549 pure [pjʊə] In fact, fatigue(疲惫) of purely physical origin is rare. adv. 纯粹地 #### 550 quarter [kwɔːtə] Yet three-quarters of the single women had no problem naming a best friend. 四分之三 #### 551 ridiculous [rɪ'dɪkjʊləs] When they say something silly or do something ridiculous, there is always the Internet to spread the news in minutes. adj.可笑的 #### 552 scholar [skɒlə] Today, scholars have generated(产出) large amounts of instructive research about restaurants. n.学者 #### 553 secretary [sekrətri] Edmonds entered the world of politics first as news secretary for a congressman(国会议员). n.秘书 #### 554 sex [seks] Conversations on subjects such as sex and drugs would not have taken place a generation ago. n.性 #### 555 shade [ʃeɪd] St. Peter’s Memorial Park has lot of trees with plenty of shade. n.树荫 #### 556 shame [ʃeɪm] You freeze in horrors and burn with shame. n.羞愧 #### 557 skip [skɪp] Find something, dive into it, take the good parts and skip the bad parts. v.跳过 #### 558 spare [speə] Neighbors devoted their spare time to helping others rebuild. adj.空闲的 #### 559 spiritual [spɪrɪtʃuəl] The walk provided her with spiritual comfort. adj.精神的 #### 560 steady [stedi] If two deaf people are walking together, they protect each other by paying steady attention to the other. adj. 持续的 #### 561 tight [taɪt] When arriving at the airport in Britain, Christine was shocked by the tight security. adj.严格的 #### 562 whisper [wɪspə] Something in the human soul whispers that you can beat these traps by making the right choice. v.私语 #### 563 witness [wɪtnəs] Italy has witnessed a sharp increase in immigration in recent years. vt.见证 #### 564 abundant [ə'bʌndənt] That is no small task, but it offers abundant new chances for sustainable(可持续的) product industries. adj.丰富的 #### 565 acknowledge [ək'nɒlɪdʒ] It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman with brains deserves to have equal opportunities to men. vt.承认 #### 566 affair [ə'feə] What began as nothing important in public affairs has grown into a social movement. n.事务 #### 567 apologize [ə'pɒlədʒaɪz] If you wait for people to apologize, you could be waiting a very long time. vi.道歉 #### 568 appoint [ə'pɔɪnt] An artist was appointed to build a snowman in his mansion’s(宅邸) courtyard. vt.任命 #### 569 awake [ə'weɪk] A book helps to awake our emotions. vt.唤醒 #### 570 awkward [ɔːkwəd] Every traveler to a foreign country feels awkward at some point. adj.尴尬的 #### 571 belt [belt] Never forget to wear the safety belt while driving. 安全带 #### 572 burden [bɜːdən] The more fat you take in before bedtime, the greater burden you will put on your body at night. n.负担 #### 573 bury [beri] She planned to bury the secret in her heart until her death. vt.埋 #### 574 cancel [kænsəl] The subscription(订阅) can be cancelled within 28 days and you can get your money back. vt.取消 #### 575 chief [tʃiːf] His chief assistant and co-workers quarreled with him and left with many expensive tools. adj.主要的 #### 576 companion [kəm'pænjən] Those two books were my companions by day, and under my pillow at night. n.同伴 #### 577 constant [kɒnstənt] Thus humans who lived a million years ago lived in constant fear of meat-eating animals. adj. 经常的 #### 578 creature [kriːtʃə] Like most other creatures, we human beings also need darkness. n.生物 #### 579 cruel [kruːəl] The stepsisters were cruel: they always threw Cinderella’s food into the ashes of the fire. adj.残忍的 #### 580 diet [daɪət] Only then did she kick her three-pack-a-day cigarette habit and begin to follow a balanced diet. n.膳食 #### 581 differ [dɪfə] The specific expression of anger also differs from person to person. vi.相异 #### 582 discount [dɪskaʊnt] Short-term students at QUT cannot use their ID cards to gain a discount fare(交通费) on BCC public transport. n.折扣 #### 583 dive [daɪv] Off his bike and into the cool water he dived, disappearing below the surface. vi. 潜 #### 584 envy [envi] Welcome to one of the largest collections of footwear (鞋类) in the world that will make you green with envy. 非常嫉妒的 #### 585 equip [ɪ'kwɪp] The floors of all campus buildings are equipped with manual (手动的) fire alarm systems. 装备有 #### 586 fault [fɔːlt] Try not to find fault with your friends. 找茬 #### 587 fierce [fɪəs] Competition between small and big farms is fierce. adj.激烈的 #### 588 gym [dʒɪm] Champions aren't made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them. n. 健身房 #### 589 legal [liːɡəl] FDA can take legal action, including seizure (查封) of the product. adj.合法的 #### 590 package [pækɪdʒ] In many supermarkets nowadays food items are packaged twice with plastic and cardboard. vt. 包装 #### 591 pour [pɔː] Every morning at Dixie Heights High school, customers pour into a special experiment. 涌入 #### 592 revolution [revə'luːʃən] Over the past two centuries, the Industrial Revolution has broken this balance between the city and the country. 工业革命 #### 593 shot [ʃɒt] I hated dinner parties. But I decided to give them another shot because I’m in London. n. 尝试 #### 594 superior [sʊ'pɪəriə] He believed that the superior class should rule the inferior (下层的) classes. 上层阶级 #### 595 transform [træns'fɔːm] Modernization has rapidly transformed how people live and where they live. vt.使改变 #### 596 violent [vaɪələnt] Quite a few violent accidents happened in Thailand before the latest one. adj.暴力的 #### 597 withdraw [wɪð'drɔː] Successful people all have their own places where they can withdraw in order to work. v. 撤回 #### 598 worthwhile [wɜːθ'waɪl] The sacrifices mothers make are huge but worthwhile. adj.值得花时间精力的 #### 599 absent [ˈæbsənt] Now all that was needed were the parents, but they were absent. adj.缺席的 #### 600 absolute [æbsə'luːt] Governments ruled with absolute power. adj.绝对的