2010英语专四词汇重点冲刺二

Words

intrigue: a secret plan or activity; plot; scheme 阴谋

TYPICAL USE: The king’s younger brother took part in the intrigue to make himself king.

Synonym: conspiracy

postpone: delay action until a later time; defer; delay 延期

TYPICAL USE :They had to postpone their trip because of rain.

Synonym: adjourn

refuge: a protected, safe place; protection from danger 避难所，避难

TYPICAL USE: The cat took refuge from the dog behind a tree.

Synonym: shelter

regain: get a procession of again恢复

TYPICAL USE: It took her a long time to regain her health.

Synonym :recover

tease: make fun of a person unkindly or playfully; harass 嘲弄

TYPICAL USE: At school, the other children always teased me because I was fat.

Synonym: vex

tilt:(cause to) slope or slant; lean 倾斜

TYPICAL USE: He tilted his chair back too far and fell on the floor.

Synonym: incline