BEC中级阅读疑难词汇2

(1)dread vt.担忧，忧虑;惧怕，不敢 n.担忧，畏惧

I dread to think what will happen if she finds out the truth.

我不敢去想她知道真相后会怎么样。

(2)tact n.圆通，机敏，老练

He's short on tact.

他处事不够圆通。

(3)administrative a.管理的，行政的

He regarded all these administrative details as beneath his notice.

他认为行政管理上的这些琐事都不值一顾。

(4)revitalize v.使复活，使重新充满活力

I think we have to revitalize our society.

我觉得我们的社会需要新生。

(5)pinnacle n.顶点

He has reached the pinnacle of his career.

他已经登上事业的顶峰。

(6)calibre n.(枪等)口径，(人或事)品质，才能

His work is of the highest calibre.

他的工作质量最高。

(7)aspiration n.强烈的愿望，志向，抱负

He has serious aspirations to a career in politics.

他有从政的雄心壮志。

(8)complement n.补充;编制名额;补(足)语 vt.补充

His business skill complements her flair for design.

他的经营技巧和她的设计才能相辅相成。

(9)implication n.含意，暗示，暗指;卷入，牵连

The new report has far-reaching implications for the future of broadcasting.

这一新报告对广播业的前途有些意味深长的暗示。

(10)comprise vt.包含，包括，由…组成;构成，组成

A cricket team is comprised of eleven players.

一个板球队由11名队员组成。

(11)immense a.广大的，巨大的

Her services to the state have been immense.

她对国家的贡献极大。