121 extract = take out, obtain 提取
The oil companies are having a hard time extrating oil and gas from offshore fields.
石油公司现在很难从近海油田中获取石油和天然气。
122 extravagant = lavish, excessive 过度的，大手大脚的
Everyone in the office seems to be extravagant with paper.好像办公室里的每个人都在浪费纸张。
123 exude = release, ooze 显露（某一品质）
This picture exudes his true sense of fashion.这幅画流露出他对时尚的真实感受。
124 fame = renown, reputation 名声，名誉，名气
James Austin achieved international fame by writing each chapter in different styles.
詹姆斯·奥斯汀因其作品各章风格迥异而享有国际声誉。
125 far-reaching = extensive, voluminous 影响深远的
Edison had far-reaching influence on the modern society.爱迪生对现代社会的影响深远。
126 farsighted = wise, insightful 有远见的，深谋远虑的
Being farsighted is one of the important qualities to be successful.目光长远是成功的重要品质之一。
127 feast = banquet 宴会
There are many dishes to enjoy in a feast.宴会上有许多佳肴可供品尝。
128 feature = element 特点，特征
The feature of birds is to have a beak and feathers in their body.喙和羽毛是鸟类的身体特征。
129 foe = enemy 敌人
It was hard to tell whether they were a friend or foe.他们是朋友还是敌人，这很难判断。
130 forebear = ancestor 祖先
With the advent of farming, our forebears had to develop tools.随着耕作的出现，我们的祖先不得不发明工具。
131 forecast = foretell, predict 预测，预报
Meteorologists are forecasting more rain.
气象学者预测会有更多的降雨。
132 formidable = challenging 难对付的
A formidable rival was expelled from the community for the king to
predominate.
为了国王的统治地位，一个难缠的对手遭到了驱逐。
133 fragment = part, fraction, debris 碎片，碎块
Only some fragments from the statue were left in the museum.
博物馆里仅剩下雕塑的一些碎片。
134 fragile = delicate, brittle, breakable, frail 易碎的，易损坏的
Glass should be handled with extra care because it is fragile.
玻璃易碎，搬运需格外小心。
135 frugal = economical, thrifty, sparing 节俭的，节约的
The eccentric painter wanted to live a frugal life despite his huge
wealth.
尽管这个古怪的画家非常富有，他却追求节俭的生活。
136 genuine = authentic, real, unfeigned 真实的
We need more detailed observation to find out whether the proof is
genuine or not.
我们需要进行更加细致的观察，以便查明证据是否真实。
137 germinate = sprout, burgeon, grow 发芽
Seeds sown in the fall will begin to germinate the following spring.
秋天播种的种子第二年春天会开始发芽。
138 grasp = understand, comprehend, apprehend, figure
out, catch on to 理解，领会
It is so hard to grasp the meaning of life.
生命的意义难以理解。
139 gratify = satisfy, delight, appease, please 满足
Parents should try to gratify their children’s needs moderately in order
not to spoil or frustrate them.
父母应该试着适度地满足孩子的要求，以免宠坏或是挫伤他们。
140 hallmark = feature, characteristic 特征，特点
His latest work bears all the hallmarks of the current society.
他的新作品呈现了当今社会的全部特征。
151 in any case = regardless 无论如何，不管怎样
In any case, there is another chance to challenge higher goals.无论如何，还有别的机会可以挑战更高的目标。
152 incidentally = by chance 偶然地
Police found a great number of drugs incidentally under investigations.警察在调查中偶然地发现了大量毒品。
153 incorporate = include 包含
Incorporating revisions in a written text is the next thing to do.修订书面文本是接下来要做的事情。
154 incredible = amazing, stunning, astonishing 难以置信的
My grandfather told me an incredible story about the World War II.我爷爷给我讲述了一个让人难以置信的二战故事。
155 ineffective = useless, ineffectual 无效果的，不起作用的
The majority system was outdated and ineffective in this situation.在这种情况下，大部分系统都陈旧过时、效率低下。
156 inherent = innate, hereditary 固有的，内在的
Identical twins have inherent features from their parents.
同卵双胞胎具有来自双亲的固有特征。
157 inhibit = prohibit 阻止，抑制
The writer claimed that his diabetes inhibited him from devoting himself to the nextwork.
这位作家称他身患糖尿病，而病情也不允许自己全心投入下一部作品。
158 initiate = start 发起
Initiating a conversation between strangers needs much energy.与陌生人发起对话会很费力。
159 instantly = immediately 立即，马上
Visitors are instantly enchanted by intricate designs of castles in
France.
游客们立刻就被法国城堡精致复杂的设计给迷住了。
160 instead of = in lieu of 而不是
Many experts will depend on what is directly proved from experiments
instead of what is assumed.
许多专家都愿相信实验中直接得到证明的而不是假定的东西。
161 instrument = method, tool 器械，器具
Doctors should be good at using surgical instruments.医生应该擅长使用外科（手术）器械。
162 intact = undamaged, unimpaired 完好无损的
Fortunately, the typhoon left many succulent fruits intact.幸运的是，台风过后许多汁水丰富的水果完好无损。
163 in terms of = from the aspect of 在…方面
In terms of quality, many products manufactured in the countries in South-East Asia are not satisfactory.许多东南亚地区制造的产品在质量方面都不符合要求。
164 intervene = interfere 干预，介入，插手
America intervened in international matters to hold its power.美国通过干预国际事务来维护自己的势力。
165 intricate = complicated 错综复杂的
In France, many buildings have intricate designs even in a spire.在法国，连许多建筑物的尖顶都有着错综复杂的设计。
166 intrude = force, obtrude 把…强加在；强迫
He intruded his opinion upon us.
他把自己的想法强加给我们。
167 irrelevant = unrelated 不相干的
This comment is irrelevant to our major problem.这个意见和我们的主要问题无关。
168 jeopardize = endanger 危及，危害
The new railway construction jeopardized the survival of some
species like salamanders.
这条新铁路的修建危及到了一些物种的生存，如火蜥蜴。
169 join = link, meet, connect 连接，接合
Shootings never stop on the border where the two countries join.在两国交界的边境地区，战火从来没有停止过。
170 juncture = occasion, critical point 特定时刻，关头
This outstanding theory should be accepted at this juncture.在此关头，这个重要理论应该得到认可。
171 launch = start 发动，发起，开始进行
The police launched an investigation to find the suspect.警察展开调查寻找疑犯。
172 leading to = guiding to, directing to 通到，通往，通向
The riverside path is leading to a small chapel.
河边的这条小路通往一座小教堂。
173 lethal = deadly 致命的，致死的
Taking a lethal dose of sleeping pills is not allowed in any case.
任何情况下都不允许服用致死剂量的安眠药片。
174 likelihood = probability 可能（性）
There is a strong likelihood of declaring an emergency.宣布进入紧急状态的可能性很大。
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175 linger = remain 继续存留
Her sweet voice lingers on my ear.她甜美的声音萦绕在我的耳畔。
176 lucid = clear 表达清楚的，易于理解的
The strength of her poems lies in lucid explanation.她诗歌的长处在于解释清晰明了。
177 lucrative = profitable 能赚大钱的，利润丰厚的
Mobile phone business is one of the lucrative sectors these days.移动电话业务是当今利润丰厚的行业之一。
178 luminous = glowing, lucent 发光的
There are hundreds of luminous stars in a mysterious shape.成百上千发光的星星组成了一个神秘的形状。
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179 maintain = sustain, continue 保持；维持
The U.S. government imposed a high tariff on foreign products to maintain profitability.美国政府为了保持盈利对外国产品征收高额关税。
180 mammoth = huge, gigantic 巨大的，庞大的
These mammoth corporations are being secretly scrutinized.这些庞大的企业正在被秘密地审查。
181 manipulate = control 操纵，控制
The media is manipulating public opinion.媒体在操纵民意。
182 manual = hand-operated, non-automatic 用手操作的
I like this car because it comes with a manual gearbox.我喜欢这辆车，因为它配有一个手动变速箱。
183 magnify = enlarge 放大
This newly produced microscope can magnify objects 600 times.这种新生产的放大镜可以将物体放大600倍。
184 mimic = copy, mime 模仿
A parrot has a gift for mimicking the human voice.鹦鹉具有模仿人类声音的天赋。
185 minute = tiny 极小的
Many satellites measure minute movements of the planets revolving around the sun.许多人造卫星在测量太阳系行星的微小运动。
186 mirror = reflect 反映
The gloomy mood is mirrored in his writing style.沮丧的情绪在他的写作风格中反映出来。
187 misleading = deceptive, inaccurate 误导人的
The newspaper article about the current issue was misleading.报纸上关于这件时事的文章具有误导性。
188 mock = imitate, pretend 嘲笑；（模仿）取笑
All tenants mocked the owner’s way of speaking.所有的房客都嘲笑房东说话的方式。
189 model = example, framework 典范
Nelson Mandela is a great model for us to learn the true spirit of cooperative governance.尼尔逊· 曼德拉是我们学习合作治理之真正精神的伟大典范。
190 modification = alternation 修改，更改，改变
Our website urgently needs modification in design.我们的网站在设计上急需修改。
191 moreover = in addition 此外，而且
Eliminating monopoly is an indispensable process. Moreover it is the
most crucial of all.
消除垄断是一个必不可少的步骤。此外，它还是所有环节当中最为重要的
一个。
192 mundane = ordinary, routine 平凡的；世俗的
This book only gives us mundane explanations about love.关于爱，这本书只给了我们平凡的解释。
193 myriad = innumerable 无数的，不计其数的
Myriad stars are illuminating in the sky.夜空中闪耀着无数的星星。
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194 necessary = required, indispensable 必要的，必不可少的
It is a necessary step to publish his autobiography posthumously.在他死后出版他的自传是必要之举。
195 needless to say = certainly 不用说，当然
Needless to say, both money and time are crucial factors.不用说，时间和金钱都是至关重要的因素。
196 notable = remarkable, conspicuous 显要的；值得注意的
Jackson is a notable figure in the history of baseball.杰克逊是棒球史上的一个显要人物。
197 nomadic = wandering 游牧（生活）的；流浪的
The nomadic life made him wander restlessly.游牧生活使他不停地四处游荡。
198 novice = beginner 初学者
At a novice level of English, students should try to read as many sentences as possible.具备初级英语水平的学生应该尽量地多读句子。
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199 obscure = unclear, vague 费解的
The meaning of his recorded message was obscure.他记录的信息意思令人费解。
200 obsolete = out of use, disused 过时的
Many jobs have become obsolete because of advanced technology.由于具有先进的技术，许多工作已经过时。
201 obstacle = impediment, obstruction 障碍，阻碍，妨碍
Lack of flexibility is an obstacle to world peace.缺乏灵活性是世界和平的一个障碍。
202 obstruct = hinder, impede 妨碍；阻塞
The heavy snow obstructed our view when we drove.大雪妨碍了我们开车时的视线。
203 opaque = unclear, incomprehensible 不透明的
If an object or substance is opaque, it’s impossible to see through it.
如果一个物体或一种物质是不透明的，我们就不可能透过它看到东西。
204 opponent = adversary, opposer 对手，敌手
His opponent seemed invincible in a fight.在对战中，他的对手似乎不可战胜。
205 original = primary, first 原作品的，原版的；（文献等）原件的
This book is the original.这本书是原版。
206 overwhelm = overpower 彻底击败，击溃（军队）
The guerilla troops overwhelmed the army.游击队击溃了大军。
207 paradoxical = ironically contradictory 自相矛盾的
It may sound paradoxical, but you will feel more energetic after
exercise.
这听起来也许自相矛盾，不过在练习之后，你会感觉精力更加充沛。
208 peak = maximum, best, summit, crest 高峰，顶点
The boom in apartment construction has passed itspeak.建造公寓住宅的高峰已经过去。
209 perception = viewpoint, standpoint 看法
Politics is a source of friction in my family because we all have
different perceptions.
政治是我家中争执的根源，因为大家各持己见。
210 perilous = dangerous, hazardous 非常危险的
Perilous chemicals spread across this region during the war.
战争期间，高危化学制品在这个地区扩散。
211 peripheral = outer 外围的，周边的
Our body consists of the peripheral nervous system and the central
nervous system.
我们的身体中有周围神经系统和中枢神经系统。
212 perpetual = eternal, everlasting 永恒的，永久的
Peace is human beings’ perpetual wish.
和平是人类永恒的愿望。
213 permeate = infiltrate, interpenetrate 弥漫，渗入
The odd ordor permeated through the office before the fire alarm
went out.
在火警钟响起之前，办公室里弥漫着一股奇怪的味道。
214 pious = religious, sacred, spiritual （对宗教）虔诚的
His mother, who is a pious woman, always tries to help senior citizens
who live alone.
他的母亲是一个虔诚的女人，总是尽力帮助独居的老年人。
215 philanthropy = charity, benevolence 慈善行为
Philanthropy means to promote human welfare.
慈善事业是为了提高人类的福利水平。
216 pioneer = innovate, initiate 开创
Many biologists pioneered medical science since the secret of DNA
was revealed.
自DNA的秘密被揭开以来，众多生物学家成为了医学的先驱者。
217 portion = part, constituent 一部分
Only a small portion of the project was done by amateurs.
这个项目只有一小部分是由业余人员完成的。
218 posit = assume, postulate 假定；认为
The economist posited that the financial crisis would affect all sectors
in France.
这个经济学家认为此次金融危机会影响法国的所有行业。
219 potential = possibility, capability, capacity 潜力，潜能
Many students are studying hard in order to realize their potential.
许多学生通过刻苦学习来发掘自己的潜能。
220 predominant = chief, prime, prevailing 最普遍的，突出的
Aging has become one of the predominant concerns in many
developed countries.
老龄化已经成为许多发达国家最普遍关注的问题之一。
221 preeminent = superlative, paramount, outstanding,
foremost 卓越的，杰出的，超群的
Some of the undergraduate business students are struggling to go to
preeminent business schools.
一些商务专业本科学生正在为考入出类拔萃的商学院而奋斗。
222 prey = quarry, game, target 猎物
Cheetahs run at the speed of about 100 km/h to catch their prey.
印度豹以每小时100公里的速度追捕猎物。
223 principle = rule 行为准则
Principles are basic things that are based for reasoning and also
accepted as true.
行为准则是被作为推理的依据并被公认为正确的基本原则。
224 primitive = archaic, undeveloped, rudimentary 原始
的，远古的
In Neolithic period, primitive types of agriculture were done.
原始的农耕形式在新石器时代宣告终结。
225 proficient = adept, skillful 精通的，熟练的
Being proficient in a specific field requires a long period of time.
精通某一特定领域需要相当长的一段时间。
226 programmed = determined, set 为（计算机）编制程序
The main difference between robots and humans is that robots are
only programmed.
机器人和人类的主要区别在于机器人只能靠人类为其编制程序。
227 prohibit = forbid, prevent, inhibit 禁止
Alcohol isprohibited in this stadium.
体育场内禁止饮酒。
228 prolong = extend, protract 延长，拉长
They prolonged the war for unknown reasons.
不知何故，他们拖长了这场战争。
229 prospective = future, anticipated 未来的，预期的
The university invests a large amount of money to prospective
students.
这所大学为潜在的生源投入了大量资金。
230 protrude = bulge, pop out, stick out 凸出,伸出
Toads and frogs are amphibians that have protruding eyes.
蟾蜍和青蛙是眼睛凸出的两栖动物。
231 promote = encourage, boost, advance 促进，增进
Marketing strategies promote consumers to purchase new products.
营销策略促使顾客购买新产品。
232 prowess = excellent skills, talents 高超技艺
Some artists show prowess at an early age.
一些艺术家在小的时候就显示出了高超技艺。
233 proximity = nearness 接近，临近
For a long time, a proximity of relationship has been avoided.
长期以来，他们都保持着一定的距离。
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234 render = present, bestow, provide 提供，给予
Some shops render free service to customers.
一些商店向顾客提供免费服务。
235 reinforce = strengthen 强化（观点、思想或感觉），加强
Desirable behaviors are reinforced if parents give rewards to their children.
如果孩子们在行为得体时受到父母奖励，那么他们的这种行为就会得到强
化。
236 retain = keep, reserve, contain 保留，保有
The town retains an old-fashioned charm.
这个城镇保留着一种古典魅力。
237 rotate = turn, circumvolve, revolve （使）旋转，（使）转动
The earth rotates on its axis.
地球绕地轴自转。
238 roughly = approximately 粗略地，大致上
The charity needs roughly over 100 volunteers.
这个慈善机构需要一百多名志愿者。
239 roving = wandering 漫游
Some birds are roving to find an adequate nesting place.
一些鸟儿正在四处游荡寻找筑巢的合适地点。
240 scanty = insufficient, meager 不足的，不够的
Some people only have scanty earnings after they retire.
一些退休人员收入微薄。
241 scope = range 范围
The police decided to extend the investigation’s scope.
警方决定扩大调查范围。
242 scrutinize = inspect, audit 详审，仔细检查
The IAEA scrutinized the possibility that North Korea had anuclear
bomb in the area.
国际原子能组织就朝鲜在这个地区拥有原子弹的可能性进行了详细的审议。
243 secure = safe, protected 安全的；牢靠的
Most constructions are secure from earthquakes in Japan.
日本的大部分建筑物是抗震的。
244 shield = block, screen 保护，保卫
The protective system can shield the potential threat from Iraq.
这个防御体系可以抵御来自伊拉克的潜在威胁。
245 shudder = tremor, shiver 打颤，颤抖
The terrifying scene on TV made the audiences shudder.
电视里可怕的场面吓得观众直发抖。
246 simultaneously = at the same time 同时发生地
Two paleontologists reached the same conclusion simultaneously.
两位古生物学者在同一时刻得出了相同的结论。
247 sole = only 唯一的，仅有的
Love is the sole value that is cherished by all humans for centuries.
几个世纪以来，唯一为全人类所珍视的观念就是爱。
248 solitary = lonely 单独的，无伴的
No solitary exceptions are applied.
下不为例。
249 source = origin, supplier 来源，出处
Milk is the main source of calcium and protein.
牛奶是钙和蛋白质的主要来源。
250 spectator = witness, viewer 观众
All spectators were excited with enthusiasm and optimism.
所有的观众都热情而乐观，兴奋不已。
251 sphere = area 范围，领域
Brains have different specialized spheres that regulate diverse
functions.
大脑分为不同的专区，各自控制调节着不同的功能。
252 sporadic = irregular, intermittent 零星的
Malaria does not show any sign of sporadic spots on the skin.
疟疾患者的皮肤上不会长出零星斑点。
253 spottily = occasionally 偶尔
Volcano eruptions are observed spottily from satellite pictures.
在人造卫星拍摄的画面上偶尔能够观察到火山爆发。
254 standard = criterion 标准
Nothing can measure up to his standard.
任何事情都达不到他的标准。
255 statue = figure 雕像；塑像
The statue commemorates many brave soldiers’ heroism.
这座雕像用于纪念众多英勇无畏的战士们。
256 stimulate = prompt, stir, induce 促使，刺激
Students are stimulated to work harder when they are encouraged.
鼓励学生可以促使他们更加努力地学习。
英语二阅读同义词连载十：257 sturdy = hardy, stout 结实的
Sturdy stalks are not easily broken or damaged.
结实的轴不容易折断或损坏。
258 subconscious = without any awareness 下意识的，潜意识的
Dreams show us our subconscious mind.
梦境展示了我们潜意识中的想法。
259 subsequently = consequently, afterwards 后来，随后
The stock market was in a gloomy mood, and subsequently people
turned to more real estates to invest their money
股市萎靡不振，后来人们将他们的资金更多地投向房地产。
260 substantially = considerably, significantly 相当地，大量
地，可观地
Whether a candidate has an extensive human network is substantially important to be a CEO.
是否拥有广泛的人际关系网对于一名首席执行官候选人来说相当重要。
261 substitute = replace 替代，顶替
There is nothing to substitute parents in this world.
世界上没有人可以替代父母的位置。
262 surplus = extra, redundant, spare, superfluous 剩余的，多余的
The surplus items are accumulated in a warehouse.
剩余的物品堆积在仓库内。
263 supplemented to = added to 补充
There should be more explanation that can be supplemented to this theory.
应该有更多的解释能够补充这个理论。
264 sustain = uphold, keep up 承受（重量），支撑
This building cannot sustain the weight of the roof.
这个建筑物承受不住屋顶的重量。
265 swamp = marsh 沼泽（地）
Some reptiles live in swamps while others inhabit desert regions.
一些爬行动物生活在沼泽地，而另外一些居住在沙漠地带。
266 swarm = team, herd 成群结队地移动
Bees are swarming around the beautiful red roses.
蜂群在漂亮的红玫瑰花间飞舞。
267 swift = quick 迅速的；立刻的
When avalanches occur, we need a swift reaction.
当雪崩发生的时候，我们需要迅速地作出反应。
268 symmetry = balance, proportion 对称；相似；相等
Two countries agreed to have a symmetry in their arms.
两国同意保持军备平衡。
269 synthetic = man-made, manufactured 合成的，人造的
A synthetic detergent is much more effective to do laundry.
使用合成洗涤剂洗衣服效果更好。
270 tactile = tactual 触觉的
The fabric that is tactile gives me a good night’s sleep.
质感好的面料让我晚上睡了一个好觉。
271 tempting = appealing, enticing, luring 诱人的，吸引人的
Tempting proposals are hard to resist.
诱人的提议难以抗拒。
272 tenacious = determined 坚持的；坚韧不拔的
In spite of the hardship, they were tenacious to reach their goals.
尽管有困难，但他们不达目的决不罢休。
273 tentative = probationary, provisional 试探性的
Monetary policies already went through tentative processes.
货币政策已经经历了试探性过程。
274 terminate = cease, end 结束，终止
The contract will terminate at the end of this year.
这份合同将在今年年底到期。
275 thrive = flourish, prosper 兴旺，欣欣向荣
The Roman Empire continued to thrive despite the war.
尽管出现了战争，但罗马帝国依然繁荣强盛。
276 throng = pack, pile 众多，大量
He was asked a throng of questions about work in an interview.
面试中，他被问及许多工作上的问题。
277 tie = relation, association, affiliation 关系，联系
The two organizations should build strong ties with each other.
这两个组织彼此之间应该建立牢固的关系。
278 toil = work hard 辛苦劳作 ，长时间地苦干
Many laborers always toil in the factory only to be underpaid.
许多劳动者一直在工厂里辛苦劳作，却拿不到足额的工资。
279 tolerate = allow, endure, stand 容忍，容许
Under no circumstanceswill classroom bullying be tolerated.
在任何情况下，欺负班上同学的行为都是不能容忍的。
280 traditionally= conventionally 传统上，按照惯例
Traditionally, bowing in China has been a way of greeting older people.
鞠躬在中国是一种问候长者的传统方式。
英语二阅读同义词连载十一：281 transform = convert, shift 使变形，使转化
He transformed the rock into a beautiful sculpture.
他把这块石头变成了一座美丽的雕像。
282 trigger = initiate 引发，激发
The nuclear bomb might trigger the 3rd World War.
核弹可能引发第三次世界大战。
283 turbulent = agitated 骚乱的，动乱的
The international world has become turbulent since the Iraq was attacked.
自从伊拉克受到攻击以来，国际社会变得动荡不安。
284 unanimously = consentaneously 一致通过地，无异议地
The board unanimously agreed with his suggestion.
董事会一致赞同他的建议。
285 unbiased = impartial, unprejudiced, fair 不偏不倚的，公正的
Unbiased administration is necessary to make a competitive company.
管理公正是创建有竞争力的公司的一个必要条件。
286 uniform = even, consistent, unvarying 全部相同的，一致的
A uniform price can not be justified in different situations.
不同情况下实行同样的价格是没有道理的。
287 unreachable = inaccessible 不能达到的
We spent two nights on a deserted island unreachable by cellphone.
我们在一个不通手机信号的荒岛上度过了两个晚上。
288 uproar = tumult, upheaval 喧器；骚动
The whole nation is in uproar over the tax increase.
全国上下对于增加税收一片哗然。
289 utility = practicality, usefulness 效用，实用
The students gave feedback on the utility of the new program.
学生们对于这个新程序的实用性给出了反馈意见。
290 variable = inconsistent, changeable 多变的
It is impossible to go rock climbing when the weather is so variable.在天气多变时是不可能去攀岩的。
291 validate = corroborate 证实
His claim was validated by the evidence that the police collected.警方搜集的证据证实了他的说法。
292 veil = conceal, cover 掩盖，遮掩
Human right organizations did not allow the conspiracy to be veiled.掩盖阴谋的行为是人权组织所不能容许的。
293 venture = dare 冒风险
Many IT companies ventured to invest heavily in promotion.许多信息技术公司冒险在促销方面进行大量投资。
294 versatile = adaptable, multitalented 多才多艺的
Mausel is a versatile player in every position.莫塞尔在任何位置都是一名技术全面的运动员。
295 vicinity = area, neighborhood 附近
A market can not be placed in the vicinity of a factory these days.现在，市集不能设在工厂附近。
296 virtually = almost, nearly 几乎，差不多，实际上
Translating this text into Chinese is virtually impossible.把这个文本翻译成中文几乎是不可能的。
297 vocation = call, job, occupation 天职
Mother Teresa believed that taking care of the poor was her vocation.特蕾莎修女认为照顾穷人是她的天职。
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298 wield = handle, exert 拥有并使用
God did not let the king wield his power.上帝不让这个国王行使他的权力。
299 withstand = resist, hold out 抵挡，顶住
Leaders should withstand temptation even though they become weak.领导者即便在意志薄弱时，也要抵挡住诱惑。
300 wreck = destroy, break （船只）失事
The Titanic was wrecked after colliding with an iceberg.泰坦尼克号在撞上冰山之后沉入了大海。
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