大学英语四级/cet4词汇带英文注释(十)
brain[the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all
creatures]
Scientists continue to discover new information about the chemistry of the
brain.
brave
Leaving home was a brave decision.
bread
We have bread at every meal.
break
[(1) to divide into parts by force; (2) to destroy]
The glass broke into many pieces. (1)
Years of hard work broke his health, but it did not break his spirit.
(2)
breathe
Breathe deeply before you begin your speech.
bridge
[a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehicles
can cross from one side to the other]
The city needs a new bridge across the river.
brief
[(1) short; (2) not long]
Many people wish to speak, so please keep your comments brief. (1)
The car slowed down briefly, then speeded up. (2)
bright
[(1) giving much light; (2) strong and clear in color]
Bright sunlight hurts my eyes. (1)
The new grass is bright green. (2)
bring
Sam will bring Tracy to the party.
broadcast
[(1) to send information, stories or music by radio or television; (2) a
radio or television program]
VOA broadcasts the news in Special English. (1)
The Special English broadcast can be heard almost everywhere. (2)
brother
I have three brothers, but no sisters.
brown
Richard has brown hair and brown eyes.
budget
Congress decided to add money to the education budget.
build
Tim plans to build a house for his dog.
building
[anything built for use as a house, factory, office, school, store or place
of entertainment]
My office is in that building next to the hotel.
bullet
The bullet hit the exact center of the target.
burn
[(1) to be on fire; (2) to destroy or damage by fire]
The candles burned brightly enough for me to read the book. (1)
The wildfire burned much of the forest. (2)
burst
The dam burst and sent a wall of water rushing down the valley.
bury
Where do you think they buried the treasure?
bus
Ride the A-17 bus to 4th and Independence Avenue.
business
[(1) one's work; (2) buying and selling to earn money; (3) trade]
My business is writing radio programs. (1)
The Internet is creating many new markets for business. (2)
I have done business with that company for many years. (3)
busy
[(1) doing something; (2) very active]
Are you busy now? (1)
George was very busy this morning with an emergency case. (2)
but
[(1) however; (2) other than; (3) yet]
She knew who called but I did not know. (1)
The boy ate nothing but candy. (2)
Jean was tired but she could not get to sleep. (3)
buy
Where did Lila buy those great clothes?
by
[(1) near; at; (2) next to; (3) from ; (4) not later than]
Please sit here by me. (1)
They walked by the river. (2)
They performed a play by William Shakespeare. (3)
Her mother said that she had to be home by midnight. (4)
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