托福听力词汇

　　freeze ----> cold
　　furnace ----> heating system
　　gas stove ----> cook food
　　get a loan ----> borrow money
　　get a move on ----> begin to move
　　get in that line ----> stand in that line
　　get indigestion ----> stomach hurts
　　get into shape ----> need exercise
　　get moving ----> hurry
　　get nervous ----> worry
　　get off the ground ----> advance // go forward // have a good talk
　　get one's signature ----> take a class
　　get out of (doing) sth. ----> be excused/exempted from (doing) sth.
　　get out of doing one's work ----> avoid work
　　get sb. mixed up ----> confused
　　get so backed up ----> put off work
　　get sth. right ----> revision
　　get there on foot ----> walk there
　　get time off from work ----> be able to take a vacation
　　gift ----> present
　　give an extension ----> have extra time
　　give sb an ultimatum ----> warn sb
　　give sb. a ride ----> drive/take sb. to
　　go jogging ----> run
　　go to jazz club ----> entertainment
　　go to the movie ----> go to a film
　　go up ----> increase // too expensive
　　grade exams ----> mark tests
　　grammar book ----> language book
　　half an hour ----> 30 minutes
　　hand ----> help // assistance
　　hand and shoulders above ----> much better than
　　hand out ----> distribute
　　hand sb. Down ----> give it to sb
　　hands down ----> easily
　　happy ----> be pleased
　　has done all right ----> has been successful
　　hasn't taken the prerequisite ----> not ready to take the class
　　have a look ----> see
　　have a way with words ----> have a talent for expressing
　　have sb. do sth. // have sth. done ----> someone do
　　have sth. looked into ----> get sth. checked
　　health center ----> doctor
　　healthful ----> nutritious
　　hold off // put off // delay // postpone ----> wait until
　　hot weather ----> heat
　　How come // What for ----> Why
　　humid ----> dry
　　humorous ----> amusing
　　I had no idea ----> I didn't know
　　I'll burst ----> I've overeaten
　　I'm about to ----> I plan to do
　　in a little while ----> soon
　　in a minute ----> quickly
　　in the dark ----> not understand
　　inconsiderate ----> thoughtless
　　instruction ----> direction
　　interruption ----> bothering
　　interview // resume ----> job
　　iron horse ----> train // locomotive // railroad
　　irresponsible ----> isn't careful with
　　isn't warm enough ----> too cold
　　It's one's fault. ----> Sb. be to blame.
　　jeans and T-shirt ----> casual dress
　　job ----> position
　　keep an eye on ----> watch
　　keep an eye out for ----> watch for
　　keep doing // carry on ----> continue
　　keep to oneself ----> not sociable
　　larger waist ----> gain weight
　　last time ----> previously
　　late ----> delay
　　late this afternoon ----> later on in the day
　　lay off // le sb. go ----> lose one's job
　　line/little/step/word by line/little/step/word ----> gradually // methodically // in a logical way // one step at a time
　　look for a room to rent ----> look for a real estate agency
　　look into ----> check // inspect
　　look on with ----> share
　　look over ----> dominated
　　look up to ----> respect // admire
　　look well ----> in excellent health
　　lost track of time ----> didn't realize what time it was
　　lovely ----> beautiful
　　make a choice ----> select
　　manual ----> book
　　market ----> business
　　meet ----> get to know
　　meet each other half way ----> reach a compromise
　　meet sb. ----> pick sb. up
　　misread ----> not read correctly
　　money is burning a hole in one's pocket ----> no money
　　most fun ----> enjoy
　　museum ----> exhibit
　　mystery ----> surprised // wonder // not sure
　　navigate ----> find its way
　　need a second opinion ----> ask another person
　　need another few days ----> need more time
　　next to ----> beside
　　next week ----> following week
　　no danger ----> safe
　　no end in sight ----> for a while
　　no pushover ----> strict
　　noon ----> 12 o'clock
　　not follow ----> not understand
　　not get anywhere ----> without result
　　not push one's luck ----> not make too many requests
　　not sit still ----> nervous
　　not up to the task ----> can't do the job
　　nowhere near finish ----> there is a lot to do
　　on edge ----> nervous // angry
　　on her own ----> herself
　　on purpose ----> intentionally
　　on sale ----> cheap
　　on the dot ----> on time // punctual
　　one step at a time ----> gradually
　　out of earshot ----> too far away to hear
　　out of one's mind ----> crazy // foolish idea
　　out of order ----> not working right
　　outcome ----> decision
　　outgoing ----> friendly
　　over one's head ----> not understand
　　overreact ----> too sensitive
　　pace ----> speed
　　paper ----> schoolwork
　　parents ----> mother and father
　　parts ----> repair // fix
　　past midnight ----> all evening
　　photo ----> picture
　　pick up ----> get
　　pill ----> tablet
　　pitch ----> tone
　　plant // window // table ----> light
　　pollution ----> air
　　prescription ----> medicine
　　presentation ----> assignment
　　prices went up ----> expensive
　　proofread and correct the paper ----> check the paper
　　protest the rising tuition fees ----> be opposed to the tuition increase