常用英语短语及例句-A
“A ” 字头单词的常用短语及例句
1. abide by(=be faithful to ; obey)忠于；遵守; 承担。
He has always abided by his promises. 他一贯遵守其承诺.
You ’ll have to abide by the consequences. 你必须承担后果。
2. be absent from…. 缺席，不在
He is always absent from school. His father is always absent from work.
Absent from work. 旷工；缺勤 absent over leave 逾假不归
Absent with/without leave. 因/无故缺勤
3. absence of mind(=absent-mindedness) 心不在焉
The teacher wigged him for absent-mindedness. 老师呵斥他心不在焉.
4. pay attention to 注意；重视
Wait! Don’t pay attention to her! It’s coming!!
5. be absorbed in 全神贯注于…/ 热衷于…… be engrossed in; be lost in; be rapt in; be focused on; be sold on; be addicted to;
Time passes quickly when you are absorbed in reading a good book or are engrossed in something you like.
6. by accident(=by chance, accidentally)偶然地, 意外. Without accident(=safely) 安全地 Accidently In Love；突如其来的爱
He was able to stop the train without accident. 他能安全地停住火车
7. of one’s own accord(=without being asked; willingly; freely; voluntary)自愿地 , 主动地
At present this case still is in cognizance, this employee already left his post of his own accord later on last year. 目前该案仍在审理中，这名员工已于去年晚些时候自愿离职。
8. in accord with 与…一致 out of one’s accord with 同…. 不一致
We should transform the elevator’s function in accord with our order.
9. in accordance with (=in agreement with) 依照, 根据
We have adjusted the drilling speed in accordance with the actual conditions of subsoil.
10. on one ’s own account 1) 为了某人自己的利益 2) (=at one ’s own risk) 自行负责 3) (=by oneself) 单独地，独自地，全靠自己地
No friendship in the world if anyone do anything only on one’s own account.
You have to make this case at your own risk.
One cannot play table tennis by oneself. 一个人不能独自打乒乓球
11. [俚语] on account of(=because of) 由于, 因为; on no account不论什么原因也不 On account of your health, you must endeavour to shift the care of your children.
I had to be out all afternoon yesterday on account of some urgent business although I had a cold. Yong people should on no account neglect their daily physical excises.
青年人绝不能忽视他们的日常体育锻炼
12. take …into account(=consider)把... 考虑进去
because households and firms look at the price when deciding what to buy and sell, they
unknowingly take into account the social benefits and costs of their actions.
13. account for (=give an explanation or reason for) 1] 解释, 说明; 2] 导致；[口语] 打死，射杀
Jack could not account for his foolish mistake. 杰克无法解释自己的愚蠢错误
He has to account for the chairman for all the money he spends.
他必须向主席说明他花掉的所有钱的去向
The flood accounts for the bad crop. 水灾导致歉收
The policemen accounted for three terrorists at the airport.
警察在机场击毙了三名恐怖分子.
14. on no account(=in no case, for no reason)绝不要, 无论如何不要(放句首时句子要倒装)
In no case can we cheapen the quality of products. 任何情况下我们都不能降低产品质量. On no account can we ignore the value of knowledge. 我们绝不能忽视知识的价值.
15. accuse …of …(=blame sb. for sth. ; blame sth. on sb. ; complain about) 指控, 控告
accused person 被告
We accused him of immoral conduct toward her. 我们指责他对她的不道德行为
They blamed him for the accident, but I have nothing to blame myself for it.
他们责备他出了事故，而我自己是无可责备的。
She complains to the manager about the pressure of her job.
16. be accustomed to (=be in the habit of, be used to)习惯于
Be accustomed to pass the night full of temptations. 早已习惯穿梭充满诱惑的黑夜
You will soon be accustomed to the climate here. 不久你就会习惯这里的气候的
You ’ll soon get/be used to hard work. 你会很快习惯于艰苦的工作的
You will be used to working in the countryside. 你将习惯于在农村工作
We should be in the habit of exercising every day. 我们应该养成天天锻炼的习惯
17. be acquainted with(=to have knowledge of) 了解; (=to have met socially ) 熟悉
Actually, I happen to be acquainted with that woman. 事实上，我恰好和那个女人关系匪浅 To be acquainted with the merit of ministry, we need only observe the condition of the people. 要了解政府的政绩只需要观察民情
However, the fact that you are graduating from Harvard suggests that you are not very well- acquainted with failure.
然而，由于你们是哈弗大学的毕业生，这就意味着你们对失败不甚熟悉
18. act on 对…起作用; act as 扮演，充当，担当; act for 代理，作为…的代理人
The medicine acted on her fever at once. 这药很快就使她退了烧
She acted as our interpreter. 她给我们当翻译. To act as manager. 担任经理
A trained dog can act as a guide to a blind person. 受过训练的狗可以充当盲人的向导
In my absence the assistant manager will act for me. 我不在时由经理助理代理我
19. adapt oneself to(=adjust oneself to) 使自己适应于; adjust oneself to 调整/改变…以适应
When you go to a new country, you must adapt yourself to new manners and customs.
当你新到一个国家时，你必须使自己适应新的风俗习惯.
It is not easy to adapt oneself to new conditions.
使一个人适应新环境很难.
How to adjust oneself state of mind? 如何调整自己的心态?
20. adapt for / adapt…(for) (=make sth. Suitable for a new need) 改编, 改写(以适应新的需要)
This place is adapted for the residence of the sick. 这地方适宜于病人居住
The author is going to adapt his stories for television. 这位作家打算将他的小说改编成电视片
21. in addition (=besides) 此外, 又, 加之；in addition to(=as well as, besides, other than)除…外
In addition, you can become true friends with your host family(寄宿家庭).
In addition to inconvenience(不便), blackouts are causing major economic losses(经济损失)
22. adhere to (=abide by, conform to, comply with, cling to, insist on, pe rsist in, observe, opinion, belief )
粘附; 坚持, 遵循
We adhere to the contract. 我们遵守契约. A stamp adhering to an envelope.
23. admit of (=be capable of, leave room for) …的可能，留有…的余地.
The facts admit of no other explanation. 事实不容作其它解释.
The plan does not admit of improvement. 这项计划已无改进余地了(已经尽善尽美了)
24. in advance (before in time) 预告, 事先
War is war, though, it is not always obvious in advance what will be needed when.
然而战争就是战争，不可能总是预先知道到时候需要什么.
25. to advantage 有利的, 使优点更加突出地;have an/the advantage over 胜过. have the advantage
of 由于…处于有利条件 have the advantage of sb.知道某人所不知道的事
The model is seeking an opportunity to show her off to advantage.
那位模特正在寻找一个机会来更有利地展示自己.
They have an advantage over the visiting team in soccer player’s skills.
在足球运动员的球技上，他们较客队占优势.
Hammocks have the advantage over beds in that they are easy to transport and take up very little space when they have been rolled up.
吊床胜于普通床的优点在于他携带方便，占地较小，伸展自如。
You have the advantage of me, I’m afraid, eg said when a stranger address es one by name.
您认识我，我还不认识您，失敬得很（如被陌生人直呼姓名时所说的话）
26. take advantage of (=make the best of, utilize, make use of, profit from)利用
Take advantage of all the membership benefits in addition to discount prices.
除打折外充分利用会员优惠条件
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. 最快乐的人并不拥有最好的一切。他们只是充分利用一切。
You must make use of that opportunity. 你必须利用这一机会
27. agree with 赞同(某人意见) agree to 同意
I agree with you/your argument. 我同意你的意见/你的论点
Well, I suppose we will have to agree to reserve on this one.
好吧，我想在这一点上我们不得不各自保留意见.
28. ahead of time 提前.
We must do our best to fulfill the task ahead of time. 我们要尽最大努力提前完成任务
29. in the air 1)不肯定, 不具体. 2)在谣传中. 3)[口语]感到疑惑，拿不准
Wood floats on water and dust floats in the air. 木头浮于水面，灰尘飘于空中
30. above all (=especially, most important of all) 尤其是, 最重要的. in all (=counting everyone or
everything, altogether) 总共, 总计after all 毕竟, 到底; (not) at all 一点也不; all at once(=suddenly)突然，同时，一起; once and for all 只此一次; above all 最重要的; first of all 首先; all in all 大体上说; be all in 累极了; all but 几乎
All at once he had an idea, a veritable inspiration. 他突然想出一个主意，一个很好的主意 Yes, I am. I don’t think I can handle everything all at once.
不，我是认真的。我想我没办法同时应付这么多事情
31. allow for 1] 考虑到，顾及(=take into consideration, take into account) 考虑到, 估计到； 2] 体谅
(=make allowance for); 3] 拨(款) 给；提供(时间、地点) 给
You should allow for her poor eyesight. 你应该体谅到她视力差
We must allow half an hour for lunch. 我们必须给出半小时来吃午饭
We must take into consideration our ability to pay when we import goods.
我们进口必须考虑我们的支付能力
32. amount to；amount to nothing(无结果，等于零)
1) 达到；共计，合计，等于[常用于否定句]
The total sales of the company didn’t amount to more than a few million dollars.
这家公司的总销售额不超过几百万美元.
2) 实际上是；意味着，意思是；相当于；等于(=to be equal to)
That practically amounts to a fraud. 实际上等于是个骗局
3) 取得(任何、很小、很大) 成就；办得成事，办成好事；发展成
She ’ll never amount to anything. 她不会有什么成就
But I still worry that they will amount to nothing if they keep doing it.
但是我还是担心他们要是这样下去的话，会一事无成的
33. answer for
1) 替(某人/某事) 回答/解释； I will answer for my friend. 我将替我的朋友回答
you ’ll have to answer for where every dollars goes. 你取用的每一美元都得账目清楚
2) 负责，对…负责，有赔偿…(损失等) 的责任(=undertake responsibility for, be liable for, take
charge for) 对…负责
If you drive this car without a license, you’ll have to answer for the consequences!
如果你无照驾驶这辆车，你就得对所产生的后果负责
You will answer for your wrongdoing one day. 总有一天你会为你所做的坏事而受到惩罚 Who will undertake responsibility for this work? 谁将承担这项工作的责任
the shipping company will be liable for damage. 航运公司将对损坏负责
answer to
1) 适合，符合(=conform to)
That answers precisely to our need. 那正符合我们的需要
2) 对(刺激、称呼…) 做出反应，响应
The cow answered to its cowboy’s touch. 牛对牛仔的轻击做出了反应
that child answers only to its nickname. 只有叫他外号时那孩子才答应
3) 对…负责做出解释
the directors had to answer to the stock holders for loss.
董事们必须就该损失向股东做出交代
34. be anxious about 为…焦急不安; 或anxious for 后者还有 切望/渴求 之意
Troy seems to be anxious about the test coming up. 特洛伊似乎对即将到来的考试
Most parents are anxious for their children’s advancement. 为自己孩子的进步感到焦虑
35. apologize to sb. for sth. 为…向…道歉
I apologize to you for my not contacting you in time. 因未及时与您联系，我向您道歉
36. appeal to sb. for sth. 为某事向某人呼吁=make an appeal to sb. for sth.
In recent years, a lot of Chinese are appealing to government for human rights.
37. apply to sb. for sth. 为…向…申请 ; apply for申请; apply to 适用于，与…有关; 适用
She applied to the manager for a job as clerk. 她向经理申请一份办事员的工作
he has applied to the banker for a loan. 他向银行家请求贷款
You should pay the application fee before you apply for the school.
38. approve of (=consent to, be in favor of, favor, agree to, consider good, right) 赞成；approved by
经…批准；approved for 批准用于…
The boss wouldn’t approve of the plan. 老板不会赞成这个计划
I approve of your choice. 我赞成你的选择
Because this is a new bill, it now needs to be approved by the senate.
因为这是一个新法案，所以它还要等参议院的投票通过
In any case, it has been approved for Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012 already.
不管怎样，北京2008奥运会和伦敦2012奥运会都已认可这个项目
39. attitude to/toward …对…的态度. 看法
Some parts of American have long taken a tough, frontier attitude to justice.
美国一些地区对司法长期采用强硬和边缘的态度
We should hold a positive attitude toward life. 我们应该对人生抱持正面积极的态度 China will have more open attitude toward world. 中国对世界采取一种更开放的态度
40. arise from(=be caused by) 由…引起，起因于，出身于
The problem arises out of/from our earlier decision. 这个问题是由于我们早先的决定而产生的 Many great men have arisen from humble beginnings. 许多伟人出身低微
DM can be caused by obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle.
肥胖和不健康的生活方式都可能导致糖尿病
41. arrange for sb./sth. to do sth. 安排…做…
We arranged for him to give a concert. 我们安排好了由他举行一次演奏会
I’ve arranged for a car to pick them up at the airport.
我已经准备好一辆车到机场去接他们了
42. arrive on 到达; arrive at 到达某地(小地方); 得出, 作出; arrive in 到达某地(大地方); arrive from
从某地来(这里)
The British arrived on the American coasts. 英国人抵达美洲海岸.
When do we arrive at the airport? 我们什么时候到达机场?
He arrived in England safe and sound. 他安然无恙地到达了英国。 We finally arrived in Rome. The BA 561 is due to arrive from Athens at 13:15. 从雅典来的英国航空公司561航班定于13点15分到达；
43. be ashamed of (=feel shame, be guilt or sorrow because of sth. done) 以…羞耻/内疚/忧愁
You should be ashamed of your foolish behavior. 你应该为你的可耻行为而感到羞愧
44. assure sb. of sth. (=try to cause to believe or trust in sth.) 向…保证, 使…确信.
accuse sb. of doing sth. 指控某人做 但一般常用宾语从句
45. attach oneself to 参与，参加(党派、团体等), 作…的成员
She has attached herself to that company. 她已经参加那家公司了
He would like to attach himself to us. 他愿意和我们做伴
attach importance to 重视；着重于…；对…给予重视
But there is a simple fact, Chinese government must be attach importance to more and more higher price of housing.
但是很简单的一个事实摆在我们面前，我国政府必须重视越来越高的房价了。
46. make an attempt at doing sth. (to do sth.) 试图做…
Will you at least make an attempt at to smile? 请你至少尝试着微笑一下好吗?
Under these circumstances, the author shall make an attempt at offering a thesis on the translation of English prose into Chinese in terms of style and aesthetics.
在这些情况下，笔者将论文试图
47. attend to (=give one’s attention, care and thought)注意, 仔细听；照顾, 护理；专心于，安排
attend to me, children. 孩子们，仔细听我讲。 To attend to one’s advice. 听某人的话 Mother attended to the baby while I went to the dance. 我去跳舞时妈妈照看了婴儿 To attend to one’s duties 做好自己的工作，尽职
attend on(upon)(=wait upon, serve, look after) 侍候, 照料
Who will attend on the orphans? 谁来照看这些孤儿?
Destruction and misery attend on war. 毁灭和苦难伴随战争而来
attend by 伴着
Most movie theaters are commercial operation catering to the general public who attend by purchasing a ticket. 大多数影院都是商业运作，为那些购买门票的人服务
48. attribute …to …(=to believe sth. to be the result of…) 把.. 归因于.., 认为.. 是.. 的结果
She attributed his bad temper to ill health. 她把她的坏脾气归咎于健康不佳
The play is attributed to Shakespeare. 此剧被认为是莎士比亚所作
She attributed intelligence to her colleagues. 她认为她的同事们很聪明
We attribute courage to the lion and cunning to the fox. 我们认为狮子勇敢而狐狸狡黠
49. on the average (=on average, on an average) 平均而言；一般来说
On an average, he gets three calls per hour during office hours.
一般说来，他在上班时间每小时要接到三个电话.
He smokes ten cigarettes a day on any average. 他平均一天抽10根烟
But these buses, on average, use four liters of diesel fuel to travel less than 16 KLM.
但是这些公共汽车行驶路程不到16公里平均要使用四公升柴油燃料.
50. (be) aware of (=be conscious of , having knowledge or consciousness)意识到……, 知道.
We should at all times be aware of our own shortcomings. 我们必须随时注意自己的缺点 Be conscious of your/my appearance 注意自己的形象/关注仪表
The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none. 最大的错误就是意识不到错误
常用英语短语及例句-A
“A ” 字头单词的常用短语及例句
1. abide by(=be faithful to ; obey)忠于；遵守; 承担。
He has always abided by his promises. 他一贯遵守其承诺.
You ’ll have to abide by the consequences. 你必须承担后果。
2. be absent from…. 缺席，不在
He is always absent from school. His father is always absent from work.
Absent from work. 旷工；缺勤 absent over leave 逾假不归
Absent with/without leave. 因/无故缺勤
3. absence of mind(=absent-mindedness) 心不在焉
The teacher wigged him for absent-mindedness. 老师呵斥他心不在焉.
4. pay attention to 注意；重视
Wait! Don’t pay attention to her! It’s coming!!
5. be absorbed in 全神贯注于…/ 热衷于…… be engrossed in; be lost in; be rapt in; be focused on; be sold on; be addicted to;
Time passes quickly when you are absorbed in reading a good book or are engrossed in something you like.
6. by accident(=by chance, accidentally)偶然地, 意外. Without accident(=safely) 安全地 Accidently In Love；突如其来的爱
He was able to stop the train without accident. 他能安全地停住火车
7. of one’s own accord(=without being asked; willingly; freely; voluntary)自愿地 , 主动地
At present this case still is in cognizance, this employee already left his post of his own accord later on last year. 目前该案仍在审理中，这名员工已于去年晚些时候自愿离职。
8. in accord with 与…一致 out of one’s accord with 同…. 不一致
We should transform the elevator’s function in accord with our order.
9. in accordance with (=in agreement with) 依照, 根据
We have adjusted the drilling speed in accordance with the actual conditions of subsoil.
10. on one ’s own account 1) 为了某人自己的利益 2) (=at one ’s own risk) 自行负责 3) (=by oneself) 单独地，独自地，全靠自己地
No friendship in the world if anyone do anything only on one’s own account.
You have to make this case at your own risk.
One cannot play table tennis by oneself. 一个人不能独自打乒乓球
11. [俚语] on account of(=because of) 由于, 因为; on no account不论什么原因也不 On account of your health, you must endeavour to shift the care of your children.
I had to be out all afternoon yesterday on account of some urgent business although I had a cold. Yong people should on no account neglect their daily physical excises.
青年人绝不能忽视他们的日常体育锻炼
12. take …into account(=consider)把... 考虑进去
because households and firms look at the price when deciding what to buy and sell, they
unknowingly take into account the social benefits and costs of their actions.
13. account for (=give an explanation or reason for) 1] 解释, 说明; 2] 导致；[口语] 打死，射杀
Jack could not account for his foolish mistake. 杰克无法解释自己的愚蠢错误
He has to account for the chairman for all the money he spends.
他必须向主席说明他花掉的所有钱的去向
The flood accounts for the bad crop. 水灾导致歉收
The policemen accounted for three terrorists at the airport.
警察在机场击毙了三名恐怖分子.
14. on no account(=in no case, for no reason)绝不要, 无论如何不要(放句首时句子要倒装)
In no case can we cheapen the quality of products. 任何情况下我们都不能降低产品质量. On no account can we ignore the value of knowledge. 我们绝不能忽视知识的价值.
15. accuse …of …(=blame sb. for sth. ; blame sth. on sb. ; complain about) 指控, 控告
accused person 被告
We accused him of immoral conduct toward her. 我们指责他对她的不道德行为
They blamed him for the accident, but I have nothing to blame myself for it.
他们责备他出了事故，而我自己是无可责备的。
She complains to the manager about the pressure of her job.
16. be accustomed to (=be in the habit of, be used to)习惯于
Be accustomed to pass the night full of temptations. 早已习惯穿梭充满诱惑的黑夜
You will soon be accustomed to the climate here. 不久你就会习惯这里的气候的
You ’ll soon get/be used to hard work. 你会很快习惯于艰苦的工作的
You will be used to working in the countryside. 你将习惯于在农村工作
We should be in the habit of exercising every day. 我们应该养成天天锻炼的习惯
17. be acquainted with(=to have knowledge of) 了解; (=to have met socially ) 熟悉
Actually, I happen to be acquainted with that woman. 事实上，我恰好和那个女人关系匪浅 To be acquainted with the merit of ministry, we need only observe the condition of the people. 要了解政府的政绩只需要观察民情
However, the fact that you are graduating from Harvard suggests that you are not very well- acquainted with failure.
然而，由于你们是哈弗大学的毕业生，这就意味着你们对失败不甚熟悉
18. act on 对…起作用; act as 扮演，充当，担当; act for 代理，作为…的代理人
The medicine acted on her fever at once. 这药很快就使她退了烧
She acted as our interpreter. 她给我们当翻译. To act as manager. 担任经理
A trained dog can act as a guide to a blind person. 受过训练的狗可以充当盲人的向导
In my absence the assistant manager will act for me. 我不在时由经理助理代理我
19. adapt oneself to(=adjust oneself to) 使自己适应于; adjust oneself to 调整/改变…以适应
When you go to a new country, you must adapt yourself to new manners and customs.
当你新到一个国家时，你必须使自己适应新的风俗习惯.
It is not easy to adapt oneself to new conditions.
使一个人适应新环境很难.
How to adjust oneself state of mind? 如何调整自己的心态?
20. adapt for / adapt…(for) (=make sth. Suitable for a new need) 改编, 改写(以适应新的需要)
This place is adapted for the residence of the sick. 这地方适宜于病人居住
The author is going to adapt his stories for television. 这位作家打算将他的小说改编成电视片
21. in addition (=besides) 此外, 又, 加之；in addition to(=as well as, besides, other than)除…外
In addition, you can become true friends with your host family(寄宿家庭).
In addition to inconvenience(不便), blackouts are causing major economic losses(经济损失)
22. adhere to (=abide by, conform to, comply with, cling to, insist on, pe rsist in, observe, opinion, belief )
粘附; 坚持, 遵循
We adhere to the contract. 我们遵守契约. A stamp adhering to an envelope.
23. admit of (=be capable of, leave room for) …的可能，留有…的余地.
The facts admit of no other explanation. 事实不容作其它解释.
The plan does not admit of improvement. 这项计划已无改进余地了(已经尽善尽美了)
24. in advance (before in time) 预告, 事先
War is war, though, it is not always obvious in advance what will be needed when.
然而战争就是战争，不可能总是预先知道到时候需要什么.
25. to advantage 有利的, 使优点更加突出地;have an/the advantage over 胜过. have the advantage
of 由于…处于有利条件 have the advantage of sb.知道某人所不知道的事
The model is seeking an opportunity to show her off to advantage.
那位模特正在寻找一个机会来更有利地展示自己.
They have an advantage over the visiting team in soccer player’s skills.
在足球运动员的球技上，他们较客队占优势.
Hammocks have the advantage over beds in that they are easy to transport and take up very little space when they have been rolled up.
吊床胜于普通床的优点在于他携带方便，占地较小，伸展自如。
You have the advantage of me, I’m afraid, eg said when a stranger address es one by name.
您认识我，我还不认识您，失敬得很（如被陌生人直呼姓名时所说的话）
26. take advantage of (=make the best of, utilize, make use of, profit from)利用
Take advantage of all the membership benefits in addition to discount prices.
除打折外充分利用会员优惠条件
The happiest people don’t have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything. 最快乐的人并不拥有最好的一切。他们只是充分利用一切。
You must make use of that opportunity. 你必须利用这一机会
27. agree with 赞同(某人意见) agree to 同意
I agree with you/your argument. 我同意你的意见/你的论点
Well, I suppose we will have to agree to reserve on this one.
好吧，我想在这一点上我们不得不各自保留意见.
28. ahead of time 提前.
We must do our best to fulfill the task ahead of time. 我们要尽最大努力提前完成任务
29. in the air 1)不肯定, 不具体. 2)在谣传中. 3)[口语]感到疑惑，拿不准
Wood floats on water and dust floats in the air. 木头浮于水面，灰尘飘于空中
30. above all (=especially, most important of all) 尤其是, 最重要的. in all (=counting everyone or
everything, altogether) 总共, 总计after all 毕竟, 到底; (not) at all 一点也不; all at once(=suddenly)突然，同时，一起; once and for all 只此一次; above all 最重要的; first of all 首先; all in all 大体上说; be all in 累极了; all but 几乎
All at once he had an idea, a veritable inspiration. 他突然想出一个主意，一个很好的主意 Yes, I am. I don’t think I can handle everything all at once.
不，我是认真的。我想我没办法同时应付这么多事情
31. allow for 1] 考虑到，顾及(=take into consideration, take into account) 考虑到, 估计到； 2] 体谅
(=make allowance for); 3] 拨(款) 给；提供(时间、地点) 给
You should allow for her poor eyesight. 你应该体谅到她视力差
We must allow half an hour for lunch. 我们必须给出半小时来吃午饭
We must take into consideration our ability to pay when we import goods.
我们进口必须考虑我们的支付能力
32. amount to；amount to nothing(无结果，等于零)
1) 达到；共计，合计，等于[常用于否定句]
The total sales of the company didn’t amount to more than a few million dollars.
这家公司的总销售额不超过几百万美元.
2) 实际上是；意味着，意思是；相当于；等于(=to be equal to)
That practically amounts to a fraud. 实际上等于是个骗局
3) 取得(任何、很小、很大) 成就；办得成事，办成好事；发展成
She ’ll never amount to anything. 她不会有什么成就
But I still worry that they will amount to nothing if they keep doing it.
但是我还是担心他们要是这样下去的话，会一事无成的
33. answer for
1) 替(某人/某事) 回答/解释； I will answer for my friend. 我将替我的朋友回答
you ’ll have to answer for where every dollars goes. 你取用的每一美元都得账目清楚
2) 负责，对…负责，有赔偿…(损失等) 的责任(=undertake responsibility for, be liable for, take
charge for) 对…负责
If you drive this car without a license, you’ll have to answer for the consequences!
如果你无照驾驶这辆车，你就得对所产生的后果负责
You will answer for your wrongdoing one day. 总有一天你会为你所做的坏事而受到惩罚 Who will undertake responsibility for this work? 谁将承担这项工作的责任
the shipping company will be liable for damage. 航运公司将对损坏负责
answer to
1) 适合，符合(=conform to)
That answers precisely to our need. 那正符合我们的需要
2) 对(刺激、称呼…) 做出反应，响应
The cow answered to its cowboy’s touch. 牛对牛仔的轻击做出了反应
that child answers only to its nickname. 只有叫他外号时那孩子才答应
3) 对…负责做出解释
the directors had to answer to the stock holders for loss.
董事们必须就该损失向股东做出交代
34. be anxious about 为…焦急不安; 或anxious for 后者还有 切望/渴求 之意
Troy seems to be anxious about the test coming up. 特洛伊似乎对即将到来的考试
Most parents are anxious for their children’s advancement. 为自己孩子的进步感到焦虑
35. apologize to sb. for sth. 为…向…道歉
I apologize to you for my not contacting you in time. 因未及时与您联系，我向您道歉
36. appeal to sb. for sth. 为某事向某人呼吁=make an appeal to sb. for sth.
In recent years, a lot of Chinese are appealing to government for human rights.
37. apply to sb. for sth. 为…向…申请 ; apply for申请; apply to 适用于，与…有关; 适用
She applied to the manager for a job as clerk. 她向经理申请一份办事员的工作
he has applied to the banker for a loan. 他向银行家请求贷款
You should pay the application fee before you apply for the school.
38. approve of (=consent to, be in favor of, favor, agree to, consider good, right) 赞成；approved by
经…批准；approved for 批准用于…
The boss wouldn’t approve of the plan. 老板不会赞成这个计划
I approve of your choice. 我赞成你的选择
Because this is a new bill, it now needs to be approved by the senate.
因为这是一个新法案，所以它还要等参议院的投票通过
In any case, it has been approved for Beijing in 2008 and London in 2012 already.
不管怎样，北京2008奥运会和伦敦2012奥运会都已认可这个项目
39. attitude to/toward …对…的态度. 看法
Some parts of American have long taken a tough, frontier attitude to justice.
美国一些地区对司法长期采用强硬和边缘的态度
We should hold a positive attitude toward life. 我们应该对人生抱持正面积极的态度 China will have more open attitude toward world. 中国对世界采取一种更开放的态度
40. arise from(=be caused by) 由…引起，起因于，出身于
The problem arises out of/from our earlier decision. 这个问题是由于我们早先的决定而产生的 Many great men have arisen from humble beginnings. 许多伟人出身低微
DM can be caused by obesity and an unhealthy lifestyle.
肥胖和不健康的生活方式都可能导致糖尿病
41. arrange for sb./sth. to do sth. 安排…做…
We arranged for him to give a concert. 我们安排好了由他举行一次演奏会
I’ve arranged for a car to pick them up at the airport.
我已经准备好一辆车到机场去接他们了
42. arrive on 到达; arrive at 到达某地(小地方); 得出, 作出; arrive in 到达某地(大地方); arrive from
从某地来(这里)
The British arrived on the American coasts. 英国人抵达美洲海岸.
When do we arrive at the airport? 我们什么时候到达机场?
He arrived in England safe and sound. 他安然无恙地到达了英国。 We finally arrived in Rome. The BA 561 is due to arrive from Athens at 13:15. 从雅典来的英国航空公司561航班定于13点15分到达；
43. be ashamed of (=feel shame, be guilt or sorrow because of sth. done) 以…羞耻/内疚/忧愁
You should be ashamed of your foolish behavior. 你应该为你的可耻行为而感到羞愧
44. assure sb. of sth. (=try to cause to believe or trust in sth.) 向…保证, 使…确信.
accuse sb. of doing sth. 指控某人做 但一般常用宾语从句
45. attach oneself to 参与，参加(党派、团体等), 作…的成员
She has attached herself to that company. 她已经参加那家公司了
He would like to attach himself to us. 他愿意和我们做伴
attach importance to 重视；着重于…；对…给予重视
But there is a simple fact, Chinese government must be attach importance to more and more higher price of housing.
但是很简单的一个事实摆在我们面前，我国政府必须重视越来越高的房价了。
46. make an attempt at doing sth. (to do sth.) 试图做…
Will you at least make an attempt at to smile? 请你至少尝试着微笑一下好吗?
Under these circumstances, the author shall make an attempt at offering a thesis on the translation of English prose into Chinese in terms of style and aesthetics.
在这些情况下，笔者将论文试图
47. attend to (=give one’s attention, care and thought)注意, 仔细听；照顾, 护理；专心于，安排
attend to me, children. 孩子们，仔细听我讲。 To attend to one’s advice. 听某人的话 Mother attended to the baby while I went to the dance. 我去跳舞时妈妈照看了婴儿 To attend to one’s duties 做好自己的工作，尽职
attend on(upon)(=wait upon, serve, look after) 侍候, 照料
Who will attend on the orphans? 谁来照看这些孤儿?
Destruction and misery attend on war. 毁灭和苦难伴随战争而来
attend by 伴着
Most movie theaters are commercial operation catering to the general public who attend by purchasing a ticket. 大多数影院都是商业运作，为那些购买门票的人服务
48. attribute …to …(=to believe sth. to be the result of…) 把.. 归因于.., 认为.. 是.. 的结果
She attributed his bad temper to ill health. 她把她的坏脾气归咎于健康不佳
The play is attributed to Shakespeare. 此剧被认为是莎士比亚所作
She attributed intelligence to her colleagues. 她认为她的同事们很聪明
We attribute courage to the lion and cunning to the fox. 我们认为狮子勇敢而狐狸狡黠
49. on the average (=on average, on an average) 平均而言；一般来说
On an average, he gets three calls per hour during office hours.
一般说来，他在上班时间每小时要接到三个电话.
He smokes ten cigarettes a day on any average. 他平均一天抽10根烟
But these buses, on average, use four liters of diesel fuel to travel less than 16 KLM.
但是这些公共汽车行驶路程不到16公里平均要使用四公升柴油燃料.
50. (be) aware of (=be conscious of , having knowledge or consciousness)意识到……, 知道.
We should at all times be aware of our own shortcomings. 我们必须随时注意自己的缺点 Be conscious of your/my appearance 注意自己的形象/关注仪表
The greatest of faults is to be conscious of none. 最大的错误就是意识不到错误