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A: Look how fast that rabbit can hop!
B: It would be a difficult task to try to catch it.
rabbit
n. 兔子
A: Do you think that racial discrimination has been eliminated?
B: Not by a long shot.
racial
a. 人种的，种族的
A: Will you hang my skis up on the rack for me?
B: Sure, no problem.
rack
n.挂架,搁架
vt.1.使痛苦，折磨; 2.使紧张，使努力
A: How were they able to find the ship?
B: They used radar to locate it on the bottom of the ocean.
radar
n. 雷达
A: Is the radiation from an X-ray dangerous?
B: It shouldn’t be dangerous, because it is in such a small dose.
radiation
n.1.放射物，辐射能; 2.辐射
A: Do you support the Prime Minister’s radical new ideas?
B: Tentatively, yes.
radical
a.1.根本的，基本的; 2.激进的，激进派的
n. 激进分子
A: What should I do with my old shirt?
B: We can use it as rag .
rag
n. 1.破布,碎布; 2.[pl.]破旧衣服
A: I criticized his book, and he flew into a rage .
B: He’s very sensitive about his work.
rage
n. 1.狂怒,盛怒; 2.[the~]风靡一时的事物，时尚
vi.1.(风)狂吹，(浪)汹涌,(战争等)激烈进行; 2.发怒，发火
A: Where did you get all of these cool clothes?
B: I raided my father’s wardrobe.
raid
vt./n. 1.(突然)袭击；2.(警察等)突入查抄,突入搜捕；3.劫掠,劫夺
A: As much as he used to rail against the evils of the television, I’m rather amazed to
see it on in his living room.
B: I guess modernity catches up to everyone, sooner or later.
rail
n. 1.栏杆，横杆;2.铁轨，轨道; 3.铁路
vi. (at, against) 咒骂，严厉责备,抱怨
A: The building of the railroads was a seminal event in American history.
B: It’s hard to imagine life before goods could be transported across the country by rail.
railroad
n.铁路
railway 见railroad
A: I hate thunderstorms.
B: Maybe we’ll get lucky and the thunderstorm will be followed by a beautiful rainbow .
rainbow
n.虹
A: What’s the weather supposed to be like tomorrow?
B: I’ve heard that it’s supposed to be another rainy day.
rainy
a.下雨的，多雨的
A: I can’t believe that we are not getting a raise this year.
B: All of the workers should rally together and demand a raise.
rally
n. 1.集会,(群众)大会；2.公路汽车赛
v.1.集合，团结；2.恢复(健康等),重新振作
A: How far is your gun’s range ?
B: It can hit a target up to a mile away.
range
n.1.一系列；2.幅度，范围; 3.射程，距离; 4.(山)脉; 5.靶场，射击场
vi.1.(在某范围内)变动，变化; 2.(over)论及,涉及; 3.漫游，来回行动，四处搜索
vt.使排列成行
A: I would rank this vacation as one of the best experiences of my life.
B: It’s been fun for me, too.
rank
n.1.军衔，职衔; 2.地位，社会阶层；3.[the pl.](政党,组织等的)普通成员; 4.排,行列
vt.把…分等，给…评定等级
vi.列入，(在序列中)占特定等级
the rank and file 普通士兵，普通成员
A: This is very rare breed of rattlesnake.
B: Please keep it in the cage, because I’m afraid of snakes.
rare
a.1.稀有的，罕见的，冷僻的;2.珍奇的，出类拔萃的;3.(空气等)稀薄的; 4.(肉)煎得嫩的
A: Since I started my new job, I rarely have time to go out.
B: Why don’t you take a night off next week and go to the club with me?
rarely
ad. 不常,难得
A: Do you want to go exploring in the sewers?
B: I’m afraid of all the rats down there.
rat
n.鼠
A: If you buy the car today, I can give you a good rate on a loan.
B: Actually, I think I’’d rather wait.
rate
n.1.速度，进度;2.比率,率;3.价格，费
vt.1.对…估价,评估; 2.给…定级,把…列为; 3.值得，应得
vi. 被评价，被列入特定级别
A: What’s the ratio of male to female students at your school?
B: It’s about three to one.
ratio
n.比，比率
A: When you’re in love, it’s hard to be rational thinker.
B: I agree.
rational
a.1.理性的，理智的;2.合理的
A: Do you like to eat raw fish?
B: No, because when I do I worry about getting an upset stomach.
raw
a.1.自然状态的，未加工过的;2.未煮过的，生的;3.(数据等)未经分析(或调整)的，原始的; 4.生疏无知的，未经训练的; 5.(伤口等)露肉而刺痛的
in the raw 1.处在自然状态的；2.裸体的
A: Why do you think they reacted so negatively to my paper?
B: Probably because you didn’t do a good job of researching for it.
react
vi.1.反应,做出反应;2.(against)反对，反动，反其道而行; 3.(with)起化学反应; 4.(on,upon)影响，起作用
A: What would you mother’s reaction be if you dropped out of school?
B: I think she would scream and then start to cry.
reaction
n. 1.反应，反作用; 2.(against)反动，对抗
A: Were you disappointed when the critics panned your book?
B: Not really, because I care more about the average reader’s opinion than I do
about the critics.
reader
n.1.读者;2.读物，读本
A: I would readily agree to marry him, if he would only ask!
B: Maybe you should take the initiative.
readily
ad.1.乐意地，欣然地; 2.容易地; 3.很快地，立即
A: How are the readings for the class?
B: Some of them are difficult, but all of them are interesting.
reading
n.1.读，阅读;2.朗读，朗诵(会);3.读物，选读; 4.(仪表等上的)读数,指示数
A: Do you think it’s realistic to expect another year of solid growth?
B: If the market conditions stay the same, I think it is.
realistic
a.1.现实的；2.实际可行的;3.现实主义的，逼真的
A: The reality of the situation is that we don’t love each other any more.
B: Well, what do you plan to do about it?
reality
n. 1.现实，实际；2.真实
in reality 实际上，事实上
A: Do you think if I trained hard I could run a mile in under four minutes?
B: I suppose it’s in the realm of possibility, but it’s certainly not likely.
realm
n.1.界,领域，范围;2.王国，国度
A: Her car bumped into me from the rear .
B: Did she apologize?
rear
n.1.后部,尾部，背面; 2.后方
a.1.后部的,后面的,背后的; 2.后方的
vt. 抚养，饲养，种植
bring up the rear 处在最后的位置，殿后
A: Do you think it’s reasonable to ask my father to lend me some money?
B: I think it’s a reasonable request, but he might say no.
reasonable
a. 1.通情达理的，讲道理的;2.合理的，有道理的；3.(价钱)公道的; 4.尚好的，过得去的
A: Samantha skipped school again today.
B: When will she stop being such a rebel ?
rebel
n. 反叛分子,反对者
vi. 1.反叛，造反;2.反对，不服从
A: Do you recall what happened on the night of December 27,1995?
B: I can remember that night, but only vaguely.
recall
vt.1.回忆起,回想起;2.召回.叫回;3.收回，撤消
vi.记得，回想
A: Here’s the receipt for the food that I bought you.
B: Thanks. I’ll reimburse you tomorrow.
receipt
n.1.发票，收据; 2.[pl.]收入，进款; 3.收到,接到
A: I telephoned last night, but I was unable to get through to you.
B: Sorry. That is because the receiver was off the book.
receiver
n. 1.(电话)听筒; 2.接收器
A: Until recently , I always thought I wanted to be a firefighter.
B: What do you want to be now?
recently
ad. 最近，新近
A: Will you be coming to the wedding?
B: I can’t make it for the wedding, but I will be there for the reception afterwards.
reception
n.1.招待会,欢迎会; 2.接受,接纳;3.接待，迎接; 4.(无线电,电视等的)接收效果
A: The economic recession has really hit my business hard.
B: The good news is that the recession appears to be ending.
recession
n.(经济的)衰退，衰退期
A: How long do you reckon it’ll take me to drive to the next state?
B: It shouldn’t take you more than four hours.
reckon
vt.1.认为，估计;2.(on)指望，盼望; 3.测算，测量
reckon with 1.估计到，预料到; 2.处理，对付
A: Can you speak Chinese?
B: I can’t speak very well, but my character recognition is pretty good.
recognition
n.1.认出，识别; 2.承认，确认，认可; 3.赏识，表彰，报偿
A: Do you recognize that woman over there?
B: Oh, that’s Julia. She used to live here about fifteen years ago, before you moved to town.
recognize
vt. 1.认出，识别; 2.承认，确认，认可; 3.赏识，表彰，报偿
A: Can you recommend a good carpenter to fix my bookshelf?
B: Actually, my brother is a carpenter.
recommend
vt. 1.推荐，举荐; 2.劝告，建议；3.使成为可取，使受欢迎
A: Would you be willing to write a recommendation letter for me?
B: I would be delighted to. To whom should I send it?
recommendation
n. 1.推荐，推荐信;2.建议，劝告; 3.优点，长处，可取之处
A: I brought this tape recorder so that we can record the contents of your conversation.
B: To tell you the truth, I’d really rather not be recorded.
recorder
n. 1.录音机；录象机; 2.记录装置，记录仪
A: She’s made an amazingly quick recovery from her injury.
B: Is she walking on her own yet?
recovery
n. 1.恢复，痊愈; 2.追回,寻回，收复
A: Are you any good at tennis?
B: Sometimes I play just for recreation .
recreation
n.娱乐活动,消遣
A: Could you help me recruit some people to help me move into my new house?
B: Sure, I’ll see whom I can find.
recruit
vt.招募(新兵),吸收(新成员)
n. 新兵，新成员
A: The reduction in staff at the school has clearly reduced the school’s performance.
B: Are they considering hiring the teachers back?
reduction
n.1.减少，缩小; 2.下降，降低
A: This new dictionary is a great reference .
B: Is it available online?
reference
n. 1.提到，论及; 2.参考，查阅; 3.引文,参考书目; 4.证明书(或人),推荐信(或人)
with reference to 关于，就…而论
A: Do you like to drink beer?
B: I used to, but my taste buds have refined over the years, and now I only drink wine.
refine
vt.1.精炼,精制,提纯; 2.使优美，使完善
A: Have you enjoyed your vacation?
B: Yes, it’s been great to have some time to reflect on my life.
reflect
v.1.反映，显示; 2.反射，映现; 3.深思，考虑，反省
A: Can you see your reflection in the pond?
B: Yes, but not too clearly because there are so many ripples in the water.
reflection
n. 1.映像,倒影；2.反射; 3.反映，表达；4.非议，批评；5.深思，考虑，反省
A: Do you think the government reforms will effectively crack down on corruption?
B: The institutional reforms will help, but a true end to corruption requires a change
in the behavior of individuals.
reform
vt. 改革，改良，改造
vi. 改正，改过自新
n.改革，改良，改造
A: Could you refresh my memory on how long our literature paper is supposed to be?
B: I think we’re supposed to write ten pages.
refresh
v. (使)振作精神，(使)恢复活力
A: What will happen to all of the refugees ?
B: They will stay in camps until they can be relocated.
refugee
n.难民
A: I was stunned by his refusal to help me with my project.
B: You have to realize that he is a very busy man.
refusal
n.拒绝
A: Regarding that note you sent me, I had a little trouble understanding it.
B: Oh, it was just to remind you to pick Sarah up on Saturday.
regarding
prep. 关于
A: Regardless of how many championships he wins, he still isn’t satisfied.
B: Some people just have an unquenchable thirst for victory.
regardless
ad.不顾后果地，不管怎样，无论如何
regardless of 不顾，不惜
A: Do you travel all over the country to play your games?
B: No, we only travel within our region .
region
n. 1.地区，地带，区域;2.范围，幅度
in the region of在…左右，接近
A: If you want to go to the camp, you should register soon.
B: I’ll fill out an application tomorrow.
register
n.1.登记,注册；2.登记表，注册簿
vi.登记，注册
vt.1.登记，给…注册；2.(仪表等)指示,自动记下; 3.表示，表达; 4.注意到，记住; 5.把(邮件)挂号
A: How do they regulate the flow of water through the dam?
B: It’s a complicated system that I don’t entirely understand.
regulate
vt.1.管理，控制；2.调整，调节
A: With the new regulations , no one under sixteen is allowed on the street after dark.
B: I understand the rationale for the rule, but I also think it’s a bit extreme.
regulation
n.1.规章，规则; 2.管理，控制，调节
A: I’d like to reinforce the point that applications for the program are due by noon tomorrow.
B: Will you accept late applications?
reinforce
vt.增强，加强，增援
A: Were you disappointed when the boss rejected your proposal?
B: A little bit, but I haven’t let it bother me.
reject
vt.1.拒绝；2.拒纳,退回，屏弃
n.被拒货品，不合格产品
A: It’s hard for me to relate to the younger generation.
B: Just like I’m sure it’s hard for them to relate you.
relate
vi.1.(to)有关联；2.适应，和睦相处
vt.1.使互相关联; 2.讲述，叙述
A: How long have you two been in a romantic relationship ?
B: It’ll be three years on Thursday.
relationship
n.关系,关联
A: Einstein’s theory of relativity revolutionized science.
B: Is there a book that I could read that explains it in simple terms?
relativity
n.1.相对论;2.相关性
A: It’s hard to relax with the neighbors playing their music so loud next door.
B: Why don’t you ask them to turn it down?
relax
v.1.放松，(使)松弛; 2.放宽,缓和
A: When will you be released from prison?
B: Not for another ten years.
release
vt./n.1.释放，排放; 2.解除,解脱; 3.放开，松开；4.发布，发行
A: What do I need to do to get a driver’s license?
B: Bring all of the relevant documents to your nearest Department of Motor Vehicles.
relevant
a.有关的，切题的
A: I think it’s time for you to get a new car.
B: A lot of people say that to me, but this old car is actually still quite reliable .
reliable
a.可靠的,可信赖的
A: It’s such a relief to see you walking again.
B: Yes. I’m pleased to report that my recovery is going well.
relief
n.1.轻松，宽慰; 2.(痛苦等)缓解,减轻，解除; 3.缓和剂; 4.接替者
A: Did you feel relieved when I finally showed up at the airport?
B: Yes, though I knew you would have gotten there to pick me up eventually.
relieve
vt.1.使轻松，使宽慰; 2.缓解，减轻，解除; 3.使得到调剂; 4.接替，替下
A: Do you think that religion is the opiate of the masses?
B: Perhaps, but it can also have social value.
religion
n.宗教，宗教信仰
A: Why isn’t Regis here?
B: He’s a very religious person, and he had to go to church today.
religious
a.1.宗教的；2.笃信宗教的，虔诚的
A: I’m reluctant to admit it, but I really miss going to school.
B: Me too. Being a student was lots of fun.
reluctant
a.不情愿的，勉强的
A: You shouldn’t rely on other people for your financial well-being.
B: That’s fine to say, but then how am I supposed to survive?
rely
vi.(on,upon) 1.依靠,依赖; 2.指望
A: What was that funny remark the professor made before class?
B: I think he was making fun of Bridget’s hair.
remark
vt.说，评论说
vi.(on)谈论，评论
n.话语，谈论，评论
A: It’s remarkable that we’ve stayed together for so long.
B: Has it been ten years already?
remarkable
a.1.值得注意的，引人注目的; 2.异常的，非凡的
A: I think I’ve got a cold.
B: There’s no surefire remedy for the common cold, but I can give you some advice on
how to minimize your discomfort.
remedy
n.1.补救办法，纠正办法；2.药品，治疗法
vt.1.补救，纠正；2.医治,治疗
A: Why are you moving?
B: We decided that we wanted to live in a location more remote from the city.
remote
a.1.遥远的，偏僻的;2.关系疏远的，脱离的；3.绝少的，微乎其微的; 4.孤高的，冷淡的
A: It’s hard to believe that it’s only been a year since his removal from office.
B: It seems like he’s been gone for much longer than that.
removal
n.1.除去,消除；2.移动，搬迁
A: Some people thought that man’s labor would be rendered useless by machines, but it
hasn’t happened.
B: No matter how far technology advances, mankind will still be required to run the machines.
render
vt.1.使得,致使; 2.给予,提供；3.翻译
A: The new candidate has really renewed my faith in the political system.
B: How will you feel if she loses the election?
renew
v.1.重新开始，继续；2.(使)更新，恢复；3.延长(…的)有效期
A: Do you plan on purchasing a new house?
B: No, I think we’ll continue to rent for several more years.
rent
vt.1.租借,租用;2.出租，出借
vi.出租，出借
n.租金，出租
A: I’ve asked her repeatedly to control her dog’s barking, but it’s still keeping me awake at night.
B: Maybe you should file a complaint with the police.
repeatedly
ad.一再，再三，多次地
A: How did you become such a good player?
B: The secret of my success is the repetition of drills in practice.
repetition
n.重复，反复
A: Who will replace the Coach when he retires?
B: I’ve heard that his son might be interested in the job.
replace
vt.1.代替，取代；2.更换，调换；3.把…放回原处
A: I’m looking for a replacement to fill in for me at work on Saturday.
B: I would help you, but I’m busy on Saturday.
replacement
n.1.代替，取代；2.更换，调换; 3.替代的人(或物)
A: Almost as soon as the crime occurred, several reporters arrived on the scene.
B: It’s amazing that the reporters arrived before the police did.
reporter
n.记者
A: I’m looking for a good lawyer to represent me in court.
B: It would be my pleasure to represent you.
represent
vt.1.作为…的代表(或代理); 2.表示，象征；3.描绘，表现
A: I was one of two representatives from my school attending the conference.
B: Who was the other representative from your school?
representative
n.代表，代理人
a.(of)有代表性的，典型的
A: I’ve never been able to reproduce the feeling ofpl my first kiss.
B: I imagine that you never will.
reproduce
v.1.复制，再现; 2.繁殖,生殖
A: Are you going to vote for the Democratic or Republican candidate?
B: I usually vote Democratic, but today I think I might vote for the Republican.
republican
a.1.共和政体的; 2. [R-]共和党的
n. [R-]共和党人
A: I need to find somebody to lend me some money.
B: Why don’t you ask Mr. Smith? He has a reputation as a very generous man.
reputation
n.名气，名声,名誉
A: What are the necessary requirements to apply for the scholarship?
B: The only requirement is that you be under twenty-five.
requirement
n.1.要求，必要条件； 2.需要，需要的东西
A: I’m so lucky that I was rescued from the burning house.
B: Did anyone else make it out okay as well?
rescue
vt./n. 营救，救援
A: You really resemble your parents.
B: Lots of people have told me that.
resemble
vt. 像,类似于
A: I’d like to make a dinner reservation for six people.
B: Would you like smoking or non-smoking?
reservation
n.1.(住处，座位等的)预定；2.保留，犹豫; 3.(美国印第安部落的)居留地
A: If you’d like to come to the show, I can reserve a couple of seats for you.
B: Thanks. We’d love to come.
reserve
vt.1.保留，留存；2.预定
n.1.储备(物);2.保留，(言语,行动的)拘谨，矜持；3.替补队员，后备部队; 4.自然保护区
A: The reservoir is running low because of the draught.
B: So I guess we should be careful of how much water we use.
reservoir
n.1.水库，蓄水池; 2.(知识,人才等的)储藏，汇集
A: When did you take up residence at this place?
B: I’ve been living here for about four years.
residence
n.1.住处，住宅； 2.居住，(合法)居住资格
A: Why should you be reelected?
B: Because the residents of the city are better off now than they were when I began
my term as mayor.
resident
n.1.居民，定居者;2.住院医生
a.1.居住的，定居的；2.住校的，住院的，住在住所的
A: Why was he forced to resign from his job as CEO?
B: Because the shareholders were not happy with the company’s performance.
resign
vi.辞职
vt.1.辞去,放弃；2.(to)使顺从
A: I didn’t expect the people to resist so strongly against the taxes that I’ve proposed.
B: Maybe you could introduce the taxes incrementally.
resist
vt.1.抵抗，反抗，抵制;2.抗(病等)，耐(热等); 3.忍住，拒受…的影响
vi.抵抗，反抗，抵制
A: Why is there so much resistance to the idea of opening a new school?
B: Because parents are afraid that the new school will draw quality teachers away
from existing schools.
resistance
n.1.反抗，抵制；2.抵抗力,抵抗性；3.阻力，电阻
A: Why are you so resistant to the idea of marrying me?
B: Because I’m not sure if I really love you.
resistant
a.(to) 抵抗的，抗….的,耐….的
A: I’ve finally made the resolution to buy a new car.
B: Are you sure you have enough money?
resolution
n.1.正式决定，决议；2.决心，决意; 3.解决，解答；4.分辨率，清晰度
A: I’ve been impressed by your resolve in the campaign.
B: I hope that my resolve is rewarded with victory.
resolve
vt. 1.解决，解答；2.决定，决意；3.(into)分解
vi.决定，决意
n.决心，决意
A: I’d hate to have to resort to such drastic measures in this war.
B: If we don’t achieve victory soon, we may have no other choice.
resort
vi.(to)求助，凭借，诉诸
n.1.求助，凭借，诉诸;2.求助(或凭借)的对象，采用的手段(或办法); 3.常去之地,胜地
A: We need to be wary of depleting the Earth’s natural resources.
B: I’m sure that those resources will hold out for many more years.
resource
n.1.[pl.]资源，财力; 2.应付办法，谋略
A: After the dance, we returned to our respective cars and drove home.
B: Do you think you’ll go on another date?
respective
a.各自的，各个的，分别的
A: John and Jeremy ran the mile in four and five minutes, respectively .
B: Both of those times are very fast.
respectively
ad.各自地，各个地，分别地
A: Have you filled out all of your applications?
B: Yes. Now I’m just waiting for the schools to respond .
respond
vi.1.回答，答复; 2.(to)做出反应,响应
A: Were you happy with the response to your essay?
B: Actually, I thought people would respond more favorably to it.
response
n. 1.回答，答复；2.反应，响应
in response to 作为对…的反应
A: Why are you living at home?
B: Because I feel like I have responsibility to take care of my family since my father died.
responsibility
n.1.责任，责任心；2.职责，义务
A: Who’s responsible for washing dishes?
B: That’s Rachel’s job tonight.
responsible
a.1.需负责任的，承担责任的；2.有责任感的,负责可靠的；3.责任重大的，重要的
A: I’m starting to get restless in my job.
B: Have you thought seriously about changing job?
restless
a.1.焦躁不安的；2.静不下来的，运动不止的
A: The new priest has done a lot to restore my faith in Catholicism.
B: What has he done specifically?
restore
vt.1.恢复，使回复;2.修复，整修；3.归还,交还
A: I had to restrain myself to keep from laughing out loud during the movie.
B: I thought it was funny, too.
restrain
vt.1.阻止,控制；2.抑制,遏制
A: I was impressed at the restraint you exhibited upon meeting your brother’s killer.
B: I was very angry, but I’m not out to get revenge.
restraint
n.1.抑制，限制，克制；2.约束措施，约束条件
A: This new brace will restrict the motion of your ankle.
B: How long will it take heal?
restrict
vt.限制，约束，限定
A: The game resumed following the injury.
B: How did the team react to the injury of their star player?
resume
v.(中断后)重新开始，继续，恢复
n.1.摘要，概要；2.简历
A: I can sell you the product at a significant discount off the retail price.
B: But can you offer me the same warranty that I would get at a retail store?
retail
n.零售
v.零售
a.零售的
A: This medicine may cause you to retain water.
B: Does that mean I will look bloated?
retain
vt. 保留，保持
A: When do you plan to retire ?
B: I think I’d like to work for three more years.
retire
vi.1.退休，退役;2.退下，退出,撤退; 3.就寝
A: Why did the army retreat from the battlefield?
B: Because they saw that they were outnumbered by the enemy.
retreat
vi.1.退却，撤退；2.规避，退缩
n.1.退却，撤退；2.规避，退缩；3.隐退处,静居处
A: The company is set to reveal its new product this afternoon.
B: Do you have any ideas of what it might be?
reveal
vt.1.揭露，泄露；2.展现,显示
A: Revenue has been down this quarter.
B: Hopefully it’s just a seasonal variation.
revenue
n.1.(尤指大宗的)收入，收益；2.(政府的)税收,岁入
A: Why are you driving in reverse ?
B: Because there’s a car in front of me.
reverse
vt.1.撤消，推翻；2.使位置颠倒，使互换位置；3.使反向,使倒转
vi.反向，倒转
n.1.相反情况，对立面；2.反面,背面，后面；3.挫折，逆境
a.反向的，相反的，倒转的
A: Have you finished your essay?
B: No. I still have to revise it.
revise
vt.1.修订，修改;2.复习
vi.复习
A: Why did the regiment revolt against its commander?
B: Because he treated his troops too harshly.
revolt
vi.1.反叛，起义;2.反抗，违抗
vt.使厌恶，使生反感
n.1.反叛，起义；2.反抗，违抗
A: I think that this new product is truly revolutionary .
B: I agree, but its high price may keep it from being a top seller.
revolutionary
a.革命的，革新的
n.革命者
A: I’m offering a reward for information leading to the discovery of my missing daughter.
B: I hope that you are able to find her.
reward
n.1.报答，奖赏；2.报酬，酬金
vt.报答，酬谢，奖励
A: I just haven’t been able to get into the rhythm of my new job.
B: I’m sure that give time you’ll get used to it.
rhythm
n.节奏，韵律
A: One of my ribs is very sore.
B: Maybe you bruised it in the basketball game.
rib
n.肋骨
A: That’s such a pretty ribbon in your hair.
B: Thank you.
ribbon
n.1.缎带，丝带；2.(打印机等的)色带
A: I’ve been trying to get rid of this couch for the past year.
B: I’d be happy to take it off your hands.
rid
vi.(of) 使摆脱，解除…的负担，从…中清除
get rid of摆脱，除去，处理掉
A: Where is your house?
B: It’s just over that ridge over there.
ridge
n.1.山脊,脊; 2.垄,埂,脊状突起
A: You have a ridiculous amount of shoes.
B: I know. And I hardly ever wear any of them.
ridiculous
a.可笑的，荒谬的
A: What do you use your rifle for?
B: I go hunting on weekends.
rifle
n.步枪
A: Why are you so easy on your kids?
B: I think that I’m probably responding to the rigid rules of my own father.
rigid
a.1.严格的，死板的；2.刚硬的，僵硬的
A: What caused the riot ?
B: It started as a small fight and grew from there to engulf the whole city.
riot
n.1.暴乱，骚乱；2.(色彩,声音等的)极度丰富
vi.聚众闹事
run riot 胡作非为，撒野
A: Although this surgery may help you recover your eyesight, there is also
the slight chance of death.
B: I’m willing to take the risk .
risk
n.1.危险，风险;2.引起危险的事物(或人)
vt.冒…的危险，使遭受危险
at risk 处境危险
at the risk of 冒着…的危险
A: How did you do against your rival school?
B: I played a terrible game, but the team won, which is what matter.
rival
n.1.竞争对手，敌手；2.可匹敌的人(或物)
a.竞争的，对抗的
vt.1.与…竞争；2.与…匹敌，比得上
A: The roar of the crowd was deafening when he hit the winning shot.
B: I yelled so loudly that I lost my voice.
roar
vi.1.吼叫，怒号，咆哮;2.轰鸣
vt.大声喊出,咆哮声，吼叫声
n.1.呐喊声，咆哮声，吼叫声; 2.轰鸣
A: We’re going to roast some pork at our place tonight, if you’d like to stop by.
B: Thanks for the offer.
roast
v.烤,炙,烘
n.烤肉
a.烤过的，烘过的
A: Why is he in jail?
B: He robed twenty-three banks.
rob
vt.1.抢劫，盗窃;2.(of)(非法)剥夺，使丧失
A: Someday, robots will be impossible to distinguish from humans.
B: I don’t know whether that excites or terrifies me.
robot
n.机器人
A: We watched in awe as the rocket launched into the sky.
B: Where was its destination?
rocket
n.火箭
vi.迅速上升，猛涨
A: Why is your leg bruised?
B: Because I banged it on a steel rod.
rod
n.杆,棒
A: This box is so heavy!
B: If you place it on these rollers , it’ll be easier to move.
roller
n.滚筒，滚轴
A: What did you think of the film?
B: I thought it was very romantic .
romantic
a.1.浪漫的，多情的；2.有浪漫色彩的，传奇性的; 3.不切实际的，空想的
A: Be sure to keep this rope in the boat at all times in case of emergency.
B: Should we tie one end of it to the boat?
rope
n.绳,索
vt.用绳捆(或扎等)
rope in说服
A: Do you usually work the day shift or the night shift?
B: Our shifts rotate , so it depends.
rotate
v.1.(使)旋转，(使)转动; 2.(使)轮流
A: On the farm we were roused up early each morning by the crowing of the rooster.
B: Did you mind getting up so early?
rouse
vt.惊起,唤起,唤醒
A: I’ve driven the same route to work every day for the past fifty years.
B: That’s amazing.
route
n.路线，路程
A: What’s the normal morning routine at our house?
B: We get up around seven and then have breakfast around eight.
routine
n.例行公事,惯例,惯常的程序
a.例行的，常规的
A: Does England’s Royal Family have much political power?
B: They don’t have much power, but they do have influence.
royal
a.王室的，皇家的
A: Would you mind giving me a back rub ?
B: It would be my pleasure.
rub
vt.擦，摩擦
rub it in 反复提及令人不快的事
A: What’s your least favorite part about being a waiter?
B: When customers are rude to me.
rude
a.1.粗鲁的，不礼貌的; 2.粗糙的，粗陋的
A: I love your new rug .
B: Thanks. I bought it from the new furniture store downtown.
rug
n.(小)地毯
A: I heard a rumor that you’re engaged?
B: That’s the first I’ve heard of it!
rumor
n.传闻，谣言
A: Do you like living in a rural area?
B: Yes. It’s nice to be away from the noise of the city.
rural
a.农村的
A: You shouldn’t leave your bike out in the rain because it will rust .
B: Thanks for reminding me.
rust
n.铁锈
v.(使)生锈
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