VOA慢速英语1500基础单词 [A]

anarchy
[(1) a lack of order; (2) lawlessness]
The peaceful protests blocked the streets and produced anarchy. (1)
Anarchy resulted when the city could not stop the riots. (2)

ancestor
[a family member from the past]
My ancestors came from Switzerland in 1742.

ancient
[(1) very old; (2) long ago]
Scientists discovered the ancient knife in a cave. (1)
They read the Iliad while studying ancient Greece. (2)

and
[(1) also; (2) in addition to; (3) with]
My dog likes to run and jump. (1)
Five and three equal eight. (2)
Do you like rice and black beans? (3)

anger
[a strong emotion against someone or something]
The protester's voice was full of anger.

animal
[a living creature that moves, such as a dog or cat]
The kangaroo is a strange animal.

anniversary
[a yearly celebration or observance of an event that happened in the past]
When is your wedding anniversary?

announce
[(1) to make known publicly; (2) to declare officially]
Who announced the VOA news last night? (1)
The president announced a tax cut. (2)

another
[(1) one more;（2）a different one]
May I have another kiss? (1)
Let's do this another way. (2)

answer
[(1) a statement produced by a question; (2) to make a statement after being asked a question]
That was my final answer. (1)
She answered the question with a smile. (2)

any
[one or more of no special kind]
I do not have any plans to leave town.

apologize
[to express regret for a mistake or accident for which one accepts responsibility]
Do not apologize for someone else's mistake.

appeal
[(1) to take to a higher court, person or group for a decision; (2) to call on somebody for help]
I have appealed the decision to a higher court. (1)
The aid organization appealed for more food and water for flood victims. (2)

appear
[(1) to show oneself; (2) to come into sight; (3) to seem]
The actor appeared on television for the first time. (1)
The ship appeared as the fog lifted. (2)
The famp3er appeared to be very tired. (3)

appoint
[(1) to name; (2) to choose]
The owner appointed John to head the new business. (1)
The president can appoint a judge to the new court. (2)

approve
[(1) to agree with; (2) to agree to support]
The bank approved my loan. (1)
I approve of your proposal. (2)

archeology
[the scientific study of past human life and activities]
He studied archeology in college.

area
[any place or part of it]
My friend lives in this area.

argue
[(1) to offer reasons for or against something; (2) to dispute; (3) to disagree]
The President argued for more aid to schools. (1)
They argued all day but could not find agreement. (2)
George and Al love to argue about politics. (3)

amp3s
[(1) military equipment; (2) weapons]
The rebels got most of their amp3s by taking them from soldiers. (1)
We are very concerned about the spread of nuclear amp3s. (2)

amp3y
[military ground forces]
The amp3y fights on the ground.

around
[on every side (of)]
She drove around in her new car.

arrest
[(1) to seize a person for legal action; (2) to take as a prisoner]
The judge ordered police to arrest him because he refused to come to court. (1)
The police arrested the violent demonstrators. (2)

arrive
[to come to a place, especially at the end of a trip]
The president arrived in Tokyo for an official visit.

art
[expressions or creations by humans, such as paintings, music, writing or statues]
Much of the art included paintings stolen during World War II.

artillery
[big guns]
Artillery destroyed most of the buildings in the town.

as
[(1) equally; (2) when; (3) while]
The wild fire spread as fast as the wind behind it. (1)
As he heard the gunshot, he looked at his watch and saw it was almost five o'clock. (2)
He watched the animal as it ran across the field. (3)

ash
[the part left after something burns]
Only ashes were left when the fire passed.

ask
[(1) to question; (2) to say something is wanted]
We ask the teacher questions every day. (1)
The candidate asked the people for their votes. (2)

assist
[to help]
The doctor asked the medical student to assist him.

astronaut
[a person who travels in space]
Astronaut Neil Amp3strong was the first man to walk on the moon.

astronomy
[the scientific study of stars and the universe]
I study astronomy because I like to look at stars.

asylum
[political protection given by a government to a person from another country]
The refugee asked for political asylum.

at
[(1) in or near; (2) where; (3) when]
She saw the bear at the edge of the forest. (1)
Look at the bear. (2)
We must go home at noon. (3)

atmosphere
[the gases surrounding any star or planet]
The atmosphere of Venus is mostly water and carbon dioxide.

attach
[(1) to tie together; (2) to connect]
Please attach this name card to your coat. (1)
He attached himself to our group. (2)

attack
[(1) a violent attempt to damage, injure or kill; (2) to start a fight]
The war started with a rebel attack on government troops at Charleston, South Carolina. (1)
Several men attacked him on the street. (2)

attempt
[(1) to work toward something; (2) to try; (3) to make an effort]
He attempted to change his life one step at a time. (1)
Do not attempt to drive through the flood waters. (2)
You will never write your book if you do not attempt it. (3)

attend
[to be present at]
The president will attend the meeting.

automobile
[(1) a vehicle with wheels used to carry people; (2) a car]
Is a bus an automobile? (1)
Who invented the automobile? (2)

autumn
[the time of the year between summer and winter]
The trees of autumn are bright red and yellow.

average
[(1) something (a number) representing the middle; (2) common; (3) nomp3al]
The average of daily high temperatures in Washington in January is zero degrees, Celsius. (1)
The average amount spent for lunch was two dollars. (2)
John is an average student. (3)

avoid
[to stay away from]
Avoid meat and milk products to prevent a heart attack.

awake
[not sleeping]
The stomp3 kept everyone awake for hours.

award
[an honor or prize for an act or service]
Last night, we saw the movie that won the best picture award.

away
[not near]
The old man came from far away, but his home is here now.