96年10月section 2
1.【中文釋義】
由于被研究的猴子習(xí)慣了人的存在，所以他們通常會(huì)忽略人的觀察而我行我素。
【解題分析】
第二個(gè)空格后第三個(gè)單詞and是個(gè)小連接，and后的go about their business是“旁若無 人, 我行我素 ”的意思，所以and前應(yīng)為同樣的含義，答案b為disregard human observers, 即為旁若無人之意。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
am.biv.a.lence n 1: simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (as attraction and
repulsion) toward an object, person, or action 2 a: continual fluctuation (as between one thing and its opposite) b: uncertainty as to which approach to follow —— am.biv.a.lent adj —— am.biv.a.lent.ly adv
in.hib.it vb. 1: to prohibit from doing something 2 a: to hold in check: restrain b: to discourage from free or spontaneous activity esp. through the operation of inner psychological impediments or of social controls ~ vi: to cause inhibition syn see forbid —— in.hib.i.tive adj —— in.hib.i.to.ry adj
2.【中文釋義】
考慮到她以前表達(dá)過的興趣以及最近演講中的雄心勃勃的語調(diào)，這位議員試圖使公眾確信她對(duì)
第二屆連任不感興趣的企圖就徒勞無功。
【解題分析】
Given在句首表原因，此句的因果關(guān)系非常的明顯。如果given在句尾，則往往表示條件，請(qǐng)參照93年4月section4的2。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
Ambitious 1 a: having or controlled by ambition b: having a desire to achieve a particular goal: aspiring 2: resulting from, characterized by, or showing ambition —— am.bi.tious.ly adv —— am.bi.tious.ness n
Futile 1: serving no useful purpose: completely ineffective 2: occupied with trifles: frivolous —— fu.tile.ly adv —— fu.tile.ness n
syn futile, vain, fruitless mean producing no result. futile may connote completeness of failure or unwisdom of undertaking . vain usu. implies simple failure to achieve a desired result . fruitless comes close to vain but often suggests long and arduous effort or severe disappointment .
Authentic 1 obs: authoritative 2 a: worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact b: conforming to an original so as to reproduce essential features c: made or done the same way as an original <~ Mexican fare> 3: not false or imitation: real, actual 4 a of a church mode: ranging upward from the keynote——compare plagal 1 b of a cadence: progressing from the dominant chord to the tonic——compare plagal 2 5: true to one's own personality, spirit, or character —— au.then.ti.cal.ly adv —— au.then.tic.i.ty n
syn authentic, genuine, bona fide mean being actually and exactly what is claimed. authentic implies being fully trustworthy as according with fact ; it can also stress painstaking or faithful imitation of an original . genuine implies actual character not counterfeited, imitated, or adulterated ; it also connotes definite origin from a source . bona fide implies good faith and sincerity of intention .
3.【中文釋義】
很多她的支持者繼續(xù)忠實(shí)于她，即使是那些反對(duì)她的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)的人也不敢肯定在現(xiàn)在的混亂中替換
她是否正確。
【解題分析】
Remain 是主體詞，該題是remain兩種考法中的第二種，在remain前找一詞填到其后即可，在其前面的四個(gè)單詞many, of, her, followers中當(dāng)然選followers. 此處只不過需要詞性變化一下而已。與支持者followers最吻合的形容詞是c的loyal.
4.【中文釋義】
和許多最近對(duì)貝多芬鋼琴奏鳴曲的演繹不一樣，這位獨(dú)奏家的表演是歡快自由和內(nèi)省的
風(fēng)格；但是，看起來似乎矛盾的是，他的演繹卻一點(diǎn)沒有失控。
【解題分析】
分號(hào)上半句中很明顯判斷詞free and introspective 是主體詞，所以下半句轉(zhuǎn)折就應(yīng)針對(duì)free and introspective來進(jìn)行。free的反義詞為e的controlled. 解題時(shí)不必拘泥于introspective這個(gè)音樂專業(yè)詞匯，既然introspective和free為并列的小連接，那么只需找free的反義詞即可。事實(shí)上introspective的專業(yè)詞意即為內(nèi)心獨(dú)白的，自由奔放的，即興發(fā)揮的。需要強(qiáng)調(diào)的是b的exuberant也有類似的專業(yè)詞義。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
introspective : a reflective looking inward: an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings —— in.tro.spect vb —— in.tro.spec.tion.al adj —— in.tro.spec.tive adj —— in.tro.spec.tive.ly adv —— in.tro.spec.tive.ness n
appealing 1: marked by earnest entreaty: imploring 2: having appeal
exuberant 1: extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent 2 a: joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic b: unrestrained or elaborate esp. in style: flamboyant <~ architecture> 3: produced in extreme abundance: plentiful syn see profuse —— ex.u.ber.ant.ly adv
5. 【中文釋義】
代謝速度相對(duì)比較慢的物種，包括有冬眠習(xí)性的動(dòng)物，通常會(huì)比那些代謝速度更快的物種長壽。
【解題分析】
顯然是一套比較結(jié)構(gòu)的題目。比較雙方應(yīng)互相對(duì)比，with relatively 加空格這一段和whose metabolic rates are more rapid對(duì)比。和rapid對(duì)比的是c的sluggish.
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
prolific 1: producing young or fruit esp. freely: fruitful 2 archaic: causing abundant growth, generation, or reproduction 3: marked by abundant inventiveness or productivity syn see fertile —— pro.lif.i.ca.cy n —— pro.lif.i.cal.ly adv —— pro.lif.ic.ness n
sedentary1: not migratory: settled <~ birds> 2: doing or requiring much sitting 3: permanently attached <~ barnacles>
sluggish 1: averse to activity or exertion: indolent; also: torpid 2: slow to respond (as to stimulation or treatment) 3 a: markedly slow in movement, flow, or growth b: economically inactive or slow —— sl ug.gish.ly adv —— slug.gish.ness n
measured 1: marked by due proportion 2 a: marked by rhythm: regularly recurrent b: metrical 3: deliberate, calculated —— mea.sured.ly adv
restive 1: stubbornly resisting control: balky 2: marked by impatience: fidgety syn see contrary —— res.tive.ly adv —— res.tive.ness n
6.【中文釋義】
與他早期的毫不妥協(xié)的談判者的聲譽(yù)截然相反，摩根現(xiàn)在采取了一種更利于和解的態(tài)度，他的
早期的批評(píng)者們因此而贊揚(yáng)他。
【解題分析】
earlier reputation與后文的recently顯然在提示時(shí)間對(duì)比。并且同時(shí)又是一個(gè)空對(duì)空的題型（雖然知道兩個(gè)空格之間的邏輯關(guān)系，但是由于兩個(gè)均為空格，無法一步推斷答案，但這種情況下通常句中會(huì)在第二空格后有進(jìn)一步的提示），在第二個(gè)空格后有限定，由這兩點(diǎn)可以知道兩空格為反義詞，并且后面的空格為褒義，前面為貶義，滿足這兩個(gè)條件的為a.
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
conciliatory 1: to gain (as goodwill) by pleasing acts 2: to make compatible: reconcile 3: appease ~ vi: to become friendly or agreeable syn see pacify —— con.cil.i.a.tion n —— con.cil.i.a.tive adj —— con.cil.i.a.tor n —— con.cil.ia.to.ry adj
impropriety 1: an improper or indecorous act or remark; esp: an unacceptable use of a word or of language 2: the quality or state of being improper
7. 【中文釋義】
盡管愛爾蘭口頭文學(xué)在十六世紀(jì)后繼續(xù)興旺，但一個(gè)類似的流傳卻沒有在視圖藝術(shù)領(lǐng)域發(fā)生：
所以我們現(xiàn)在是通過（他們的）語言文字而不是用視覺圖象來認(rèn)識(shí)愛爾蘭文化。
【解題分析】
冒號(hào)表示重復(fù)，該句的冒號(hào)后出現(xiàn)的words即重復(fù)前文的literature, 而pictorial imagines顯然是重復(fù)visual arts. 所以冒號(hào)后肯定了words，對(duì)應(yīng)的前文應(yīng)肯定literature, 那么由冒號(hào)后否定了pictorial images可以推斷出前文應(yīng)否定visual arts, 第二空格可選的表否定的詞只有absent.
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
tradition 1: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (as a religious practice or a social custom) 2: the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instruction 3: cultural continuity in social attitudes, customs, and institutions 4: characteristic manner, method, or style —— tra.di.tion.al adj —— tra.di.tion.al.ly adv —— tra.di.tion.less adj
lively 1 obs: living 2: briskly alert and energetic: vigorous, animated <~ children racing for home> 3: active, intense 4: brilliant, fresh 5: imparting spirit or vivacity: stimulating 6: quick to rebound: resilient 7: responding readily to the helm 8: full of life, movement, or incident <~ streets at carnival time> —— live.li.ly adv —— live.li.ness n —— lively adv
comparable 1: capable of or suitable for comparison 2: similar, like —— com.pa.ra.ble.ness n —— com.pa.ra.bly adv
absent 1: not present or attending: missing 2: not existing: lacking 3: inattentive, preoccupied —— ab.sent.ly adv 2ab.sent vt (15c): to keep (oneself) away 3ab.sent prep (1945): in the absence of: without
96年10月section 4
1. 【中文釋義】
盡管銷售自從去年開始一直持續(xù)增長，使人遺憾的是，增長速度放慢了。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
capitulate 1 archaic: parley, negotiate 2 a: to surrender often after negotiation of terms b: to cease resisting: acquiesce syn see yield
retaliate : to repay (as an injury) in kind ~ vi: to return like for like; esp: to get revenge. retaliate usu. implies a paying back of injury in exact kind, often vengefully reciprocate implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received .
2. 【中文釋義】
盡管創(chuàng)作有新意并且獨(dú)特的詩和戲劇的思維與創(chuàng)建和解釋科學(xué)發(fā)明的思維毫無疑問地類似，但
是這他們的創(chuàng)造者之間卻有顯著的差異。
【解題分析】
很巧妙的比較結(jié)構(gòu)，請(qǐng)注意短語a discernible difference between它表明的是差級(jí)比較，而上半句有是同樣的比較雙方，根據(jù)兩套比較結(jié)構(gòu)的出題規(guī)律：比較雙方不變，比較結(jié)果一定改變可以得出結(jié)論，上半句的比較結(jié)果應(yīng)為沒有difference, d的analogous吻合。ETS越來越傾向于用隱含的比較結(jié)構(gòu)（beyond, different, compared with）和同級(jí)比較(to the same degree, as……as, similar to, analogous)來出題, 請(qǐng)記住這幾個(gè)短語。參照：94年2月section2 7th , 94年4月section1 5th, 95年10月 section6 2nd.
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
peripheral 1: of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part 2: of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system <~ nerves> 3: of, relating to, or being the outer part of the field of vision 4: auxiliary, supplementary <~ equipment>; also: of or relating to computer peripherals —— pe.riph.er.al.ly adv 2peripheral n (1966): a device connected to a computer to provide communication (as input and output) or auxiliary functions (as additional storage)
contiguous 1: being in actual contact: touching along a boundary or at a point 2 of angles: adjacent 2 3: next or near in time or sequence 4: touching or connected throughout in an unbroken sequence <~ row houses> syn see adjacent —— con.tig.u.ous.ly adv —— con.tig.u.ous.ness n
analogous 1: showing an analogy or a likeness that permits one to draw an analogy 2: being or related to as an analogue syn see similar —— anal.o.gous.ly adv —— anal.o.gous.ness n
inconsistent a: not compatible with another fact or claim <~ statements> b: containing incompatible elements c: incoherent or illogical in thought or actions: changeable d: not satisfiable by the same set of values for the unknowns <~ equations> <~ inequalities> —— in.con.sis.tent.ly adv
3. 【中文釋義】
令人失望的是，這個(gè)最新版的文獻(xiàn)目錄辜負(fù)了它長期的大全的聲譽(yù)，因?yàn)樗z漏了一些有關(guān)最
新出版物的條目。
【解題分析】
又是一道現(xiàn)在的動(dòng)作證明了過去的某聲譽(yù)為假的老題，類似的題目出現(xiàn)在科學(xué)家身上（No.8 section3 3rd）, 出現(xiàn)在文學(xué)評(píng)論家身上（93年10月section5 7th）, 現(xiàn)在又到了文獻(xiàn)目錄學(xué)身上。我很同情ETS, 他已經(jīng)很難玩出什么新花樣了。本題中第二空格是傷害過去聲譽(yù)的動(dòng)作，a和e侯選，又需要時(shí)間對(duì)比前后反義詞，e正確。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
imprecise not precise: inexact, vague —— im.pre.cise.ly adv —— im.pre.cise.ness n —— im.pre.ci.sion n
relevance 1 a: relation to the matter at hand b: practical and esp. social applicability: pertinence 2: the ability (as of an information retrieval system) to retrieve material that satisfies the needs of the user
timeliness 1time.ly adv (bef. 12c) 1 archaic: early, soon 2: in time: opportunely 2timely adj time.li.er ; -est (13c) 1: coming early or at the right time: opportune 2: appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion —— time.li.ness n
meticulousness : marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details syn see careful —— me.tic.u.los.i.ty n —— me.tic.u.lous.ly adv —— me.tic.u.lous.ness n
exhaustiveness : testing all possibilities or considering all elements: thorough —— ex.haus.tive.ly adv —— ex.haus.tive.ness n —— ex.haus.tiv.i.ty n
4. 【中文釋義】
盡管辛普森擅長于以做戲來表現(xiàn)自然而富有創(chuàng)造力，但在這騙術(shù)得背后，他對(duì)問題的解決方案
卻是僵化無靈氣的。
【解題分析】
能大致構(gòu)成轉(zhuǎn)折的只有a 和b，如果知道contrive的詞義的話，沒有人會(huì)做錯(cuò)。而contrive與
spontaneous這兩個(gè)詞居然就是93年4月section3 3rd 的主考詞。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
spontaneous 1: proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint 2: arising from a momentary impulse 3: controlled and directed internally: self-acting <~ movement characteristic of living things> 4: produced without being planted or without human labor: indigenous 5: developing without apparent external influence, force, cause, or treatment 6: not apparently contrived or manipulated: natural —— spon.ta.ne.ous.ly adv —— spon.ta.ne.ous.ness n
syn spontaneous, impulsive, instinctive, automatic, mechanical mean acting or activated without deliberation. spontaneous implies lack of prompting and connotes naturalness . impulsive implies acting under stress of emotion or spirit of the moment . instinctive stresses spontaneous action involving neither judgment nor will . automatic implies action engaging neither the mind nor the emotions and connotes a predictable response . mechanical stresses the lifeless, often perfunctory character of the response .
contrive 1 a: devise, plan <~ ways of handling the situation> b: to form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner 2: to bring about by stratagem or with difficulty: manage ~ vi: to make schemes —— con.triv.er n
decline 1 archaic: to turn from a straight course: stray 2 a: to slope downward: descend b: to bend down: droop c: to stoop to what is unworthy 3 a of a celestial body: to sink toward setting b: to draw toward a close: wane 4: to tend toward an inferior state or weaker condition 5: to withhold consent 6: to become less in amount ~ vt 1: to give in prescribed order the grammatical forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) 2 obs a: avert b: avoid 3: to cause to bend or bow downward 4 a: to refuse to undertake, undergo, engage in, or comply with b: to refuse esp. courteously <~ an invitation> —— de.clin.able adj —— de.clin.er n
syn decline, refuse, reject, repudiate, spurn mean to turn away by not accepting, receiving, or considering. decline often implies courteous refusal esp. of offers or invitations . refuse suggests more positiveness or ungraciousness and often implies the denial of something asked for . reject implies a peremptory refusal by sending away or discarding . repudiate implies a casting off or disowning as untrue, unauthorized, or unworthy of acceptance . spurn stresses contempt or disdain in rejection or repudiation . 2decline n (14c) 1: the process of declining: a: a gradual physical or mental sinking and wasting away b: a change to a lower state or level 2: the period during which something is deteriorating or approaching its end 3: a downward slope: declivity 4: a wasting disease; esp: pulmonary tuberculosis syn see deterioration
5. 【中文釋義】
她被律師同行們批評(píng)，并不是因?yàn)樗磺趭^，而是因?yàn)樗绱嗽敱M的準(zhǔn)備案例以至于她不能將
大家期待的數(shù)量的案例提交法庭審理。
【解題分析】
的推理總是最直接的那個(gè)推理，此句中的so……that結(jié)構(gòu)中包含了一個(gè)空格，所以這一個(gè)
邏輯關(guān)系最直接，可由此邏輯直接推理得minutely. d正確。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
minutely 1: into very small pieces 2: in a minute manner or degree 2min.ute.ly adj
versed :to familiarize by close association, study, or experience
knowledgeable :having or exhibiting knowledge or intelligence: keen —— knowl.edge.abil.i.ty n ——
knowl.edge.able.ness n —— knowl.edge.ably adv
congenial 1: having the same nature, disposition, or tastes: kindred 2 a: existing or associated
together harmoniously b: pleasant; esp: agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook c: sociable,
genial —— con.ge.nial.i.ty n —— con.ge.nial.ly adv
astute : having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity <~ remarks>; also: crafty,
wily syn see shrewd —— as.tute.ly adv —— as.tute.ness n
6. 【中文釋義】
史萊辛格最近采取了一種更加有利于和解的態(tài)度，這種態(tài)度不被他的同僚們所稱贊，他們繼續(xù)
貶低妥協(xié)的態(tài)度。
【解題分析】
有continue to 這個(gè)短語時(shí)應(yīng)該尋找過去的動(dòng)作或狀態(tài)，而上文又有一明顯的提示recently, 故過去
的狀態(tài)應(yīng)和conciliatory相反，則應(yīng)為拒絕妥協(xié)和解，這時(shí)第二空格可選c和e, c的兩個(gè)空格相
矛盾，e正確。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
eschew : to avoid habitually esp. on moral or practical grounds: shun syn see escape —— es.chew.al n
share 1 a: a portion belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual or group b: one's full or fair portion 2 a: the part allotted or belonging to one of a number owning together property or interest b: any of the equal portions into which property or invested capital is divided; specif: any of the equal interests or rights into which the entire capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is regularly evidenced by one or more certificates c pl, chiefly Brit: stock 7c(1) 3share vb shared ; shar.ing vt (1590) 1: to divide and distribute in shares: apportion——usu. used with out or with 2 a: to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others b: to have in common 3: to grant or give a share in ~ vi 1: to have a share——used with in 2: to apportion and take shares of something —— shar.er n
syn share, participate, partake mean to have, get, or use in common with another or others. share implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing though it may merely imply a mutual use or possession . participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion . partake implies accepting or acquiring a share esp. of food or drink .
7.【中文釋義】
國家檔案館貯存信息如此容易制造分裂，以至于眾所周知，研究人員們永遠(yuǎn)都不會(huì)公開發(fā)布，因?yàn)樗麄儾荒艹惺苎芯拷K止的結(jié)局。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
divisive : creating disunity or dissension —— di.vi.sive.ly adv —— di.vi.sive.ness n
publish vi 1: to put out an edition 2: to have one's work accepted for publication —— pub.lish.able adj
seductive : tending to seduce: having alluring or tempting qualities
-Thatcher Freund> —— se.duc.tive.ly adv —— se.duc.tive.ness n
1.【中文釋義】
由于被研究的猴子習(xí)慣了人的存在，所以他們通常會(huì)忽略人的觀察而我行我素。
【解題分析】
第二個(gè)空格后第三個(gè)單詞and是個(gè)小連接，and后的go about their business是“旁若無 人, 我行我素 ”的意思，所以and前應(yīng)為同樣的含義，答案b為disregard human observers, 即為旁若無人之意。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
am.biv.a.lence n 1: simultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (as attraction and
repulsion) toward an object, person, or action 2 a: continual fluctuation (as between one thing and its opposite) b: uncertainty as to which approach to follow —— am.biv.a.lent adj —— am.biv.a.lent.ly adv
in.hib.it vb. 1: to prohibit from doing something 2 a: to hold in check: restrain b: to discourage from free or spontaneous activity esp. through the operation of inner psychological impediments or of social controls ~ vi: to cause inhibition syn see forbid —— in.hib.i.tive adj —— in.hib.i.to.ry adj
2.【中文釋義】
考慮到她以前表達(dá)過的興趣以及最近演講中的雄心勃勃的語調(diào)，這位議員試圖使公眾確信她對(duì)
第二屆連任不感興趣的企圖就徒勞無功。
【解題分析】
Given在句首表原因，此句的因果關(guān)系非常的明顯。如果given在句尾，則往往表示條件，請(qǐng)參照93年4月section4的2。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
Ambitious 1 a: having or controlled by ambition b: having a desire to achieve a particular goal: aspiring 2: resulting from, characterized by, or showing ambition —— am.bi.tious.ly adv —— am.bi.tious.ness n
Futile 1: serving no useful purpose: completely ineffective 2: occupied with trifles: frivolous —— fu.tile.ly adv —— fu.tile.ness n
syn futile, vain, fruitless mean producing no result. futile may connote completeness of failure or unwisdom of undertaking . vain usu. implies simple failure to achieve a desired result . fruitless comes close to vain but often suggests long and arduous effort or severe disappointment .
Authentic 1 obs: authoritative 2 a: worthy of acceptance or belief as conforming to or based on fact b: conforming to an original so as to reproduce essential features c: made or done the same way as an original <~ Mexican fare> 3: not false or imitation: real, actual 4 a of a church mode: ranging upward from the keynote——compare plagal 1 b of a cadence: progressing from the dominant chord to the tonic——compare plagal 2 5: true to one's own personality, spirit, or character —— au.then.ti.cal.ly adv —— au.then.tic.i.ty n
syn authentic, genuine, bona fide mean being actually and exactly what is claimed. authentic implies being fully trustworthy as according with fact ; it can also stress painstaking or faithful imitation of an original . genuine implies actual character not counterfeited, imitated, or adulterated ; it also connotes definite origin from a source . bona fide implies good faith and sincerity of intention .
3.【中文釋義】
很多她的支持者繼續(xù)忠實(shí)于她，即使是那些反對(duì)她的領(lǐng)導(dǎo)的人也不敢肯定在現(xiàn)在的混亂中替換
她是否正確。
【解題分析】
Remain 是主體詞，該題是remain兩種考法中的第二種，在remain前找一詞填到其后即可，在其前面的四個(gè)單詞many, of, her, followers中當(dāng)然選followers. 此處只不過需要詞性變化一下而已。與支持者followers最吻合的形容詞是c的loyal.
4.【中文釋義】
和許多最近對(duì)貝多芬鋼琴奏鳴曲的演繹不一樣，這位獨(dú)奏家的表演是歡快自由和內(nèi)省的
風(fēng)格；但是，看起來似乎矛盾的是，他的演繹卻一點(diǎn)沒有失控。
【解題分析】
分號(hào)上半句中很明顯判斷詞free and introspective 是主體詞，所以下半句轉(zhuǎn)折就應(yīng)針對(duì)free and introspective來進(jìn)行。free的反義詞為e的controlled. 解題時(shí)不必拘泥于introspective這個(gè)音樂專業(yè)詞匯，既然introspective和free為并列的小連接，那么只需找free的反義詞即可。事實(shí)上introspective的專業(yè)詞意即為內(nèi)心獨(dú)白的，自由奔放的，即興發(fā)揮的。需要強(qiáng)調(diào)的是b的exuberant也有類似的專業(yè)詞義。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
introspective : a reflective looking inward: an examination of one's own thoughts and feelings —— in.tro.spect vb —— in.tro.spec.tion.al adj —— in.tro.spec.tive adj —— in.tro.spec.tive.ly adv —— in.tro.spec.tive.ness n
appealing 1: marked by earnest entreaty: imploring 2: having appeal
exuberant 1: extreme or excessive in degree, size, or extent 2 a: joyously unrestrained and enthusiastic b: unrestrained or elaborate esp. in style: flamboyant <~ architecture> 3: produced in extreme abundance: plentiful syn see profuse —— ex.u.ber.ant.ly adv
5. 【中文釋義】
代謝速度相對(duì)比較慢的物種，包括有冬眠習(xí)性的動(dòng)物，通常會(huì)比那些代謝速度更快的物種長壽。
【解題分析】
顯然是一套比較結(jié)構(gòu)的題目。比較雙方應(yīng)互相對(duì)比，with relatively 加空格這一段和whose metabolic rates are more rapid對(duì)比。和rapid對(duì)比的是c的sluggish.
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
prolific 1: producing young or fruit esp. freely: fruitful 2 archaic: causing abundant growth, generation, or reproduction 3: marked by abundant inventiveness or productivity syn see fertile —— pro.lif.i.ca.cy n —— pro.lif.i.cal.ly adv —— pro.lif.ic.ness n
sedentary1: not migratory: settled <~ birds> 2: doing or requiring much sitting 3: permanently attached <~ barnacles>
sluggish 1: averse to activity or exertion: indolent; also: torpid 2: slow to respond (as to stimulation or treatment) 3 a: markedly slow in movement, flow, or growth b: economically inactive or slow —— sl ug.gish.ly adv —— slug.gish.ness n
measured 1: marked by due proportion 2 a: marked by rhythm: regularly recurrent b: metrical 3: deliberate, calculated —— mea.sured.ly adv
restive 1: stubbornly resisting control: balky 2: marked by impatience: fidgety syn see contrary —— res.tive.ly adv —— res.tive.ness n
6.【中文釋義】
與他早期的毫不妥協(xié)的談判者的聲譽(yù)截然相反，摩根現(xiàn)在采取了一種更利于和解的態(tài)度，他的
早期的批評(píng)者們因此而贊揚(yáng)他。
【解題分析】
earlier reputation與后文的recently顯然在提示時(shí)間對(duì)比。并且同時(shí)又是一個(gè)空對(duì)空的題型（雖然知道兩個(gè)空格之間的邏輯關(guān)系，但是由于兩個(gè)均為空格，無法一步推斷答案，但這種情況下通常句中會(huì)在第二空格后有進(jìn)一步的提示），在第二個(gè)空格后有限定，由這兩點(diǎn)可以知道兩空格為反義詞，并且后面的空格為褒義，前面為貶義，滿足這兩個(gè)條件的為a.
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
conciliatory 1: to gain (as goodwill) by pleasing acts 2: to make compatible: reconcile 3: appease ~ vi: to become friendly or agreeable syn see pacify —— con.cil.i.a.tion n —— con.cil.i.a.tive adj —— con.cil.i.a.tor n —— con.cil.ia.to.ry adj
impropriety 1: an improper or indecorous act or remark; esp: an unacceptable use of a word or of language 2: the quality or state of being improper
7. 【中文釋義】
盡管愛爾蘭口頭文學(xué)在十六世紀(jì)后繼續(xù)興旺，但一個(gè)類似的流傳卻沒有在視圖藝術(shù)領(lǐng)域發(fā)生：
所以我們現(xiàn)在是通過（他們的）語言文字而不是用視覺圖象來認(rèn)識(shí)愛爾蘭文化。
【解題分析】
冒號(hào)表示重復(fù)，該句的冒號(hào)后出現(xiàn)的words即重復(fù)前文的literature, 而pictorial imagines顯然是重復(fù)visual arts. 所以冒號(hào)后肯定了words，對(duì)應(yīng)的前文應(yīng)肯定literature, 那么由冒號(hào)后否定了pictorial images可以推斷出前文應(yīng)否定visual arts, 第二空格可選的表否定的詞只有absent.
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
tradition 1: an inherited, established, or customary pattern of thought, action, or behavior (as a religious practice or a social custom) 2: the handing down of information, beliefs, and customs by word of mouth or by example from one generation to another without written instruction 3: cultural continuity in social attitudes, customs, and institutions 4: characteristic manner, method, or style —— tra.di.tion.al adj —— tra.di.tion.al.ly adv —— tra.di.tion.less adj
lively 1 obs: living 2: briskly alert and energetic: vigorous, animated <~ children racing for home> 3: active, intense 4: brilliant, fresh 5: imparting spirit or vivacity: stimulating 6: quick to rebound: resilient 7: responding readily to the helm 8: full of life, movement, or incident <~ streets at carnival time> —— live.li.ly adv —— live.li.ness n —— lively adv
comparable 1: capable of or suitable for comparison 2: similar, like —— com.pa.ra.ble.ness n —— com.pa.ra.bly adv
absent 1: not present or attending: missing 2: not existing: lacking 3: inattentive, preoccupied —— ab.sent.ly adv 2ab.sent vt (15c): to keep (oneself) away 3ab.sent prep (1945): in the absence of: without
96年10月section 4
1. 【中文釋義】
盡管銷售自從去年開始一直持續(xù)增長，使人遺憾的是，增長速度放慢了。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
capitulate 1 archaic: parley, negotiate 2 a: to surrender often after negotiation of terms b: to cease resisting: acquiesce syn see yield
retaliate : to repay (as an injury) in kind ~ vi: to return like for like; esp: to get revenge. retaliate usu. implies a paying back of injury in exact kind, often vengefully reciprocate implies a mutual or equivalent exchange or a paying back of what one has received .
2. 【中文釋義】
盡管創(chuàng)作有新意并且獨(dú)特的詩和戲劇的思維與創(chuàng)建和解釋科學(xué)發(fā)明的思維毫無疑問地類似，但
是這他們的創(chuàng)造者之間卻有顯著的差異。
【解題分析】
很巧妙的比較結(jié)構(gòu)，請(qǐng)注意短語a discernible difference between它表明的是差級(jí)比較，而上半句有是同樣的比較雙方，根據(jù)兩套比較結(jié)構(gòu)的出題規(guī)律：比較雙方不變，比較結(jié)果一定改變可以得出結(jié)論，上半句的比較結(jié)果應(yīng)為沒有difference, d的analogous吻合。ETS越來越傾向于用隱含的比較結(jié)構(gòu)（beyond, different, compared with）和同級(jí)比較(to the same degree, as……as, similar to, analogous)來出題, 請(qǐng)記住這幾個(gè)短語。參照：94年2月section2 7th , 94年4月section1 5th, 95年10月 section6 2nd.
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
peripheral 1: of, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part 2: of, relating to, or being part of the peripheral nervous system <~ nerves> 3: of, relating to, or being the outer part of the field of vision 4: auxiliary, supplementary <~ equipment>; also: of or relating to computer peripherals —— pe.riph.er.al.ly adv 2peripheral n (1966): a device connected to a computer to provide communication (as input and output) or auxiliary functions (as additional storage)
contiguous 1: being in actual contact: touching along a boundary or at a point 2 of angles: adjacent 2 3: next or near in time or sequence 4: touching or connected throughout in an unbroken sequence <~ row houses> syn see adjacent —— con.tig.u.ous.ly adv —— con.tig.u.ous.ness n
analogous 1: showing an analogy or a likeness that permits one to draw an analogy 2: being or related to as an analogue syn see similar —— anal.o.gous.ly adv —— anal.o.gous.ness n
inconsistent a: not compatible with another fact or claim <~ statements> b: containing incompatible elements c: incoherent or illogical in thought or actions: changeable d: not satisfiable by the same set of values for the unknowns <~ equations> <~ inequalities> —— in.con.sis.tent.ly adv
3. 【中文釋義】
令人失望的是，這個(gè)最新版的文獻(xiàn)目錄辜負(fù)了它長期的大全的聲譽(yù)，因?yàn)樗z漏了一些有關(guān)最
新出版物的條目。
【解題分析】
又是一道現(xiàn)在的動(dòng)作證明了過去的某聲譽(yù)為假的老題，類似的題目出現(xiàn)在科學(xué)家身上（No.8 section3 3rd）, 出現(xiàn)在文學(xué)評(píng)論家身上（93年10月section5 7th）, 現(xiàn)在又到了文獻(xiàn)目錄學(xué)身上。我很同情ETS, 他已經(jīng)很難玩出什么新花樣了。本題中第二空格是傷害過去聲譽(yù)的動(dòng)作，a和e侯選，又需要時(shí)間對(duì)比前后反義詞，e正確。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
imprecise not precise: inexact, vague —— im.pre.cise.ly adv —— im.pre.cise.ness n —— im.pre.ci.sion n
relevance 1 a: relation to the matter at hand b: practical and esp. social applicability: pertinence 2: the ability (as of an information retrieval system) to retrieve material that satisfies the needs of the user
timeliness 1time.ly adv (bef. 12c) 1 archaic: early, soon 2: in time: opportunely 2timely adj time.li.er ; -est (13c) 1: coming early or at the right time: opportune 2: appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion —— time.li.ness n
meticulousness : marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details syn see careful —— me.tic.u.los.i.ty n —— me.tic.u.lous.ly adv —— me.tic.u.lous.ness n
exhaustiveness : testing all possibilities or considering all elements: thorough —— ex.haus.tive.ly adv —— ex.haus.tive.ness n —— ex.haus.tiv.i.ty n
4. 【中文釋義】
盡管辛普森擅長于以做戲來表現(xiàn)自然而富有創(chuàng)造力，但在這騙術(shù)得背后，他對(duì)問題的解決方案
卻是僵化無靈氣的。
【解題分析】
能大致構(gòu)成轉(zhuǎn)折的只有a 和b，如果知道contrive的詞義的話，沒有人會(huì)做錯(cuò)。而contrive與
spontaneous這兩個(gè)詞居然就是93年4月section3 3rd 的主考詞。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
spontaneous 1: proceeding from natural feeling or native tendency without external constraint 2: arising from a momentary impulse 3: controlled and directed internally: self-acting <~ movement characteristic of living things> 4: produced without being planted or without human labor: indigenous 5: developing without apparent external influence, force, cause, or treatment 6: not apparently contrived or manipulated: natural —— spon.ta.ne.ous.ly adv —— spon.ta.ne.ous.ness n
syn spontaneous, impulsive, instinctive, automatic, mechanical mean acting or activated without deliberation. spontaneous implies lack of prompting and connotes naturalness . impulsive implies acting under stress of emotion or spirit of the moment . instinctive stresses spontaneous action involving neither judgment nor will . automatic implies action engaging neither the mind nor the emotions and connotes a predictable response . mechanical stresses the lifeless, often perfunctory character of the response .
contrive 1 a: devise, plan <~ ways of handling the situation> b: to form or create in an artistic or ingenious manner 2: to bring about by stratagem or with difficulty: manage ~ vi: to make schemes —— con.triv.er n
decline 1 archaic: to turn from a straight course: stray 2 a: to slope downward: descend b: to bend down: droop c: to stoop to what is unworthy 3 a of a celestial body: to sink toward setting b: to draw toward a close: wane 4: to tend toward an inferior state or weaker condition 5: to withhold consent 6: to become less in amount ~ vt 1: to give in prescribed order the grammatical forms of (a noun, pronoun, or adjective) 2 obs a: avert b: avoid 3: to cause to bend or bow downward 4 a: to refuse to undertake, undergo, engage in, or comply with b: to refuse esp. courteously <~ an invitation> —— de.clin.able adj —— de.clin.er n
syn decline, refuse, reject, repudiate, spurn mean to turn away by not accepting, receiving, or considering. decline often implies courteous refusal esp. of offers or invitations . refuse suggests more positiveness or ungraciousness and often implies the denial of something asked for . reject implies a peremptory refusal by sending away or discarding . repudiate implies a casting off or disowning as untrue, unauthorized, or unworthy of acceptance . spurn stresses contempt or disdain in rejection or repudiation . 2decline n (14c) 1: the process of declining: a: a gradual physical or mental sinking and wasting away b: a change to a lower state or level 2: the period during which something is deteriorating or approaching its end 3: a downward slope: declivity 4: a wasting disease; esp: pulmonary tuberculosis syn see deterioration
5. 【中文釋義】
她被律師同行們批評(píng)，并不是因?yàn)樗磺趭^，而是因?yàn)樗绱嗽敱M的準(zhǔn)備案例以至于她不能將
大家期待的數(shù)量的案例提交法庭審理。
【解題分析】
的推理總是最直接的那個(gè)推理，此句中的so……that結(jié)構(gòu)中包含了一個(gè)空格，所以這一個(gè)
邏輯關(guān)系最直接，可由此邏輯直接推理得minutely. d正確。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
minutely 1: into very small pieces 2: in a minute manner or degree 2min.ute.ly adj
versed :to familiarize by close association, study, or experience
knowledgeable :having or exhibiting knowledge or intelligence: keen —— knowl.edge.abil.i.ty n ——
knowl.edge.able.ness n —— knowl.edge.ably adv
congenial 1: having the same nature, disposition, or tastes: kindred 2 a: existing or associated
together harmoniously b: pleasant; esp: agreeably suited to one's nature, tastes, or outlook c: sociable,
genial —— con.ge.nial.i.ty n —— con.ge.nial.ly adv
astute : having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity <~ remarks>; also: crafty,
wily syn see shrewd —— as.tute.ly adv —— as.tute.ness n
6. 【中文釋義】
史萊辛格最近采取了一種更加有利于和解的態(tài)度，這種態(tài)度不被他的同僚們所稱贊，他們繼續(xù)
貶低妥協(xié)的態(tài)度。
【解題分析】
有continue to 這個(gè)短語時(shí)應(yīng)該尋找過去的動(dòng)作或狀態(tài)，而上文又有一明顯的提示recently, 故過去
的狀態(tài)應(yīng)和conciliatory相反，則應(yīng)為拒絕妥協(xié)和解，這時(shí)第二空格可選c和e, c的兩個(gè)空格相
矛盾，e正確。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
eschew : to avoid habitually esp. on moral or practical grounds: shun syn see escape —— es.chew.al n
share 1 a: a portion belonging to, due to, or contributed by an individual or group b: one's full or fair portion 2 a: the part allotted or belonging to one of a number owning together property or interest b: any of the equal portions into which property or invested capital is divided; specif: any of the equal interests or rights into which the entire capital stock of a corporation is divided and ownership of which is regularly evidenced by one or more certificates c pl, chiefly Brit: stock 7c(1) 3share vb shared ; shar.ing vt (1590) 1: to divide and distribute in shares: apportion——usu. used with out or with 2 a: to partake of, use, experience, occupy, or enjoy with others b: to have in common 3: to grant or give a share in ~ vi 1: to have a share——used with in 2: to apportion and take shares of something —— shar.er n
syn share, participate, partake mean to have, get, or use in common with another or others. share implies that one as the original holder grants to another the partial use, enjoyment, or possession of a thing though it may merely imply a mutual use or possession . participate implies a having or taking part in an undertaking, activity, or discussion . partake implies accepting or acquiring a share esp. of food or drink .
7.【中文釋義】
國家檔案館貯存信息如此容易制造分裂，以至于眾所周知，研究人員們永遠(yuǎn)都不會(huì)公開發(fā)布，因?yàn)樗麄儾荒艹惺苎芯拷K止的結(jié)局。
【重點(diǎn)詞條】
divisive : creating disunity or dissension —— di.vi.sive.ly adv —— di.vi.sive.ness n
publish vi 1: to put out an edition 2: to have one's work accepted for publication —— pub.lish.able adj
seductive : tending to seduce: having alluring or tempting qualities
-Thatcher Freund> —— se.duc.tive.ly adv —— se.duc.tive.ness n