I

A: I need to see some identification before I can let you in.
B: But I’m not carrying any.
identification
n.　１．身份证明；２．鉴定，验明，认出；３．认同

A: My ideologies and ideas about life have changed over the years.
B: That is natural, it is called growing up!
ideology
n.　思想（体系），思想意识

A: I’m up the creek without a paddle.
B: Stop talking in idiom!
idiom
n.　１．习语，成语；２．（在艺术等方面所表现的）风格，特色

A: I lost your wallet, I’m sorry.
B: You idiot, you are always misplacing things.
idiot
n.　白痴，傻子，笨蛋

A: Madonna is my idol.
B: And you are mine!
idol
n.　１．偶像，受崇拜的人或物；２．神像

A: The fire was ignited by an accident.
B: Are you sure that it was not arson?
ignite
vt.　点燃，引发
vi.　着火

A: The new lights illuminate the room well.
B: Yes, I had them specially designed.
illuminate
vt.　１．照明，照亮；２．阐明，启发

A: Is that you Helen or are you an illusion?
B: Yes, it really is me and I haven’t seen you for years!
illusion
n.　１．幻想，错误的观念；２．错觉，幻觉，假象

A: Your essay was very imaginative but lacking detail>
B: But you did say, Sir, that you wanted us to be creative.
imaginative
a.　富有想象力的，爱想象的

A: Is that the real painting or just an imitation?
B: No, it is just a copy.
imitation
n.　１．模仿；２．仿制，仿制品；３．赝品

A: You are always immersed in a book.
B: I love reading, I can’t help it.
immerse
vt.　１．使沉浸；２．(in)使沉浸在，使专心于

A: My departure will be imminent.
B: Then why are you still standing here!
imminent
a.　即将发生的，临近的，逼近的

A: My grandfather is so old that he thinks that he in immortal.
B: Well, maybe he is!
immortal
a.　１．长生的，不死的；２．不朽的，流芳百世的
n.　１．神仙；２．不朽人物

A: Try not to get ill.
B: Don’t worry, I am immune to disease!
immune
a.　１，免疫的，有免疫力的；２．(to)不受影响的；３．(from)免除的，豁免的

A: Your sight will be impaired if you sit that close to the TV.
B: I think it is too late, why do you think I have to sit this close!
impair
vt.　损害，损伤，削弱

A: As a teacher it is my job to impart knowledge.
B: You have a very responsible job.
impart
vt.　１．告知，透露；２．赋予，给予

A: Now, it is imperative that you listen to my instructions.
B: What will happen if we don’t!
imperative
a.　１．必要的，紧急的，极重要的；２．命令的
n.　１．必要的事，必须完成的事；２．祈使语气（的动词）

A: The imperial ship set sail for India in 1843.
B: What was the aim of the voyage?
imperial
a.　１．帝国的，帝王的；２．专横的，傲慢的；３．（度量衡）英制的

A: I am going to Canada tomorrow. I decided today.
B: That was an impetus decision.
impetus
n.　１．推动，促进，刺激；２．推动力

A: Do you think I will be able to do the job?
B: Absolutely, you have my implicit confidence.
implicit
a.　１．不言明的，含蓄的；２．(in)内含的，固有的；３．无疑问的，无保留的

A: I bought my car on impulse.
B: And do you regret it now?
impulse
n. １．冲动，一时的念头；２．推动，驱使；３．脉冲
on impulse　一时冲动，一时心血来潮

A: The priest will be inaugurated on Saturday.
B: Is that meant to be a sad or happy occasion?
inaugurate
vt.　１．开始，开展；２．为．．．举行就职典礼，使正式就任；３．为．．．举行开幕式，为．．．举行落成仪式

A: What is the strong smell in the room?
B: Oh, I am burning some incense.
incense
n.　香，焚香时的烟（或香气）
vt.　激怒，使愤怒

A: I will give you a bonus as an incentive to do more work.
B: But I don’t have time to do more work.
incentive
n.　刺激，鼓励

A: Stop with your incessant moaning.
B: But you won’t listen to me otherwise.
incessant
a.　不停的，连续不断的

A: The incident tool place at 8 pm on Saturday.
B: We will need to look for witnesses to the crime.
incident
n.　突然事件

A: Incidentally, are you free on Friday?
B: I’m afraid not, why , what did you have planned?
incidentally
ad.　顺便说及地，顺便提一句

A: The President was trying to incite the masses into action.
B: Do you think that the population will respond?
incite
vt.　煽动，鼓动

A: I would like to have Monday to Friday off inclusively.
B: Do you mean each week?
inclusive
a.　１．包括一切的，包括一切费用在内的；２．所有数目（或首末日期）包括在内的

A: If we incorporate your ideas with mine, I think we will have a splendid plan.
B: Sounds good to me.
incorporate
vt.　１．包含，加上，吸收；２．把．．．合并，使并入

A: It is incumbent upon you to follow my orders.
B: Why, what gives you the authority to say such?
incumbent
a.　１．成为责任的，有义务的；２．现任的，在职的
n.　现任者，在职者

A: I need you to go on a business trip. Naturally we will reimburse you for all expenses that you incur.
B: Sure, when and where would you like me to go?
incur
vt.　招致，遭受，引起

A: I will be eternally indebted to my parents for giving me an education.
B: Yes, you are lucky, they have been very supportive.
indebted
a.　感激的，受惠的，蒙恩的

A: When will you return?
B: I’m not sure, I’m going away for an indefinite length of time.
indefinite
a.　１．无限期的；２．不明确的，含糊的

A: Is your accent indicative of your region?
B: Yes, I think that I speak in a fairly typical way.
indicative
a.　１．(of)　标示的，指示的，象征的；２．陈述的，直陈的
n.　陈述语气

A: Paul tends to indict everyone that disagrees with him.
B: I disagree!
indict
vt.　控告，起诉，告发

A: The unjust situation filled me with indignation.
B: I would not have been pleased either.
indignation
n.　愤怒，愤慨，义愤

A: I am having difficulty sleeping at night.
B: I hear that warm milk helps to induce sleep.
induce
vt.　１．引诱，劝；２．引起，导致

A: I have eaten so much.
B: But it is your birthday, you are allowed to indulge once a year!
indulge
vt.　１．使（自己）沉溺于，满足（自己的欲望等）；２．纵容，迁就
vi. (in)　沉溺，纵容自己，肆意从事

A: There was a feeling of inertia and inactivity when I entered the room.
B: That is because every one was sleeping!
inertia
vt.　１．不活动，惰性；２．惯性

A: Johannesburg in South Africa has an infamous reputation.
B: Yes, I have heard that there is very high crime rate.
infamous
a.　１．声名狼藉的，臭名昭著的；２．邪恶的，无耻的

A: The infantry fired several shots into the air.
B: I hope it was just as a warning to the enemy.
infantry
n.　［总称］步兵（部队）

A: Doctor, I have a terrible cough.
B: I’m afraid that you have a serious chest infection.
infection
n.　１．传染病；２．传染，传播，感染

A: Is my disease infectious, Doctor?
B: No, you can not pass it on to others, but you still need to be careful.
infectious
a.　１．传染的，有传染性的；２．有感染力的

A: Can you help me inflate this balloon?
B: I’m not sure if I have enough air in my lungs for that!
inflate
vt.　１．使充气，使膨胀；２．使得意，使骄傲；３．抬高（物价），使（通货）膨胀

A: Why are you a vegetarian?
B: I don’t want to inflict harm on animals.
inflict
vt. (on, upon)　把．．．强加给，使遭受，使承担

A: How can your camera take picture in the dark?
B: It has an infrared light to help it focus.
infrared
a.　红外线的

A: The roads and railways in my country are terrible.
B: Yes, the government needs to develop the infrastructure.
infrastructure
n.　基础结构，基础设施

A: I think I will take the day off work>
B: What an ingenious idea!
ingenious
a.　１．（物件等）设计独特的，（方法等）别致的，巧妙的；２．（人，头脑）灵巧的，关于创造发明的

A: Di VInchi was a painter and designer of great ingenuity.
B: Yes, he was certainly very talented.
ingenuity
n.　独创性，巧妙

A: I would love to inhabit a small tropical island.
B: Alone? Would you not get lonely?
inhabit
vt.　居住于，（动物）栖居于

A: Please inhale the sweet fragrance from the flowers.
B: Sorry, my nose is blocked.
inhale
v.　吸入（气体等），吸（烟）

A: There are certain facts inherent in the situation that I am unable to understand.
B: Perhaps you need to spend some more time thinking about it then.
inherent
a. (in)　内在的，固有的，生来就有的

A: I was inhibited form entering the building.
B: Why were there barriers in your way?
inhibit
vt.　阻止，妨碍，抑制

A: I’d like to initiate a new project.
B: Sounds exciting, what are your plans?
initiate
vt.　１．开始，创始，发起；２．使初步了解；３．接纳（新成员），让．．．加入
n.　新加入组织的人

A: I had to have the medicine injected directly into my veins.
B: Ouch! That sounds painful!
inject
vt.　１．注射（药液等），给．．．注射； ２．注入，引入，投入

A: Do you live by the coast?
B: No, I live inland, about five hours from the sea.
inland
a.　内地的，内陆的
ad.　 在内地（或内陆），向内地（或内陆）

A: let’s go for a picnic.
B: Good idea, I know a small inlet where we spend the afternoon.
inlet
n.　１．水湾，小湾；２．进口，入口

A: The prison inmates were protesting because of their living conditions.
B: Yes, the prisoners have a hard time.
inmate
n.　（狱中的）囚徒，（精神病院等中的）被收容者

A: You are such a good pianist, it must be innate.
B: No, the prisoners have a hard time.
innate
n.　天生的，固有的，天赋的

A: I’m going to an exhibition of modern innovations this afternoon.
B: Oh, can I come? I’m fascinated by new inventions.
innovation
n.　１．新方法，新事物；２．革新，创新

A: There are innumerable reasons why I can’t marry you.
B: Surely there can not be that many .
innumerable
a.　无数的，数不清的

A: I would love to sail around the world alone.
B: You must be insane.
insane
a.　１．蠢极的，荒唐的；２．（患）精神病的，精神失常的，疯狂的

A: Can you read the inscription in the book to me?
B: Sorry, I don’t have my glasses and the lettering it too small.
inscription
n.　铭文，碑文，题字

A: You are looking tired.
B: Yes, I am suffering from insomnia.
insomnia
n.　失眠（症）

A: You are an inspiration to me.
B: You are quite amazing also!
inspiration
n.　１．灵感；２．鼓舞人心的人（或事物）

A: Did you buy your car with cash?
B: No, I arranged that I will pay in monthly installments.
installment
n.　１．分期付款，分期交付；２．（分期连载的）部分

A: That medicine worked great.
B: Yes, it had instantaneous results.
instantaneous
a.　瞬间的，即刻的

A: What are the words to that song you were humming?
B: Oh, it was just an instrumental piece.
instrumental
a.　１．(in)起作用的，有帮助的；２．用乐器演奏的

A: My house is freezing in the winter.
B: Perhaps you need to insulate it better.
insulate
vt.　１．使绝缘，使隔热，使隔音；２．隔离，使隔绝（以免受到影响）

A: Did the parcel arrive intact?
B: Yes, there was no damage to it at all.
intact　
a.　完整无缺的，未经触动的，未受损伤的

A: What is the annual intake of students into your school each year?
B: Oh, about 100 pupils join each year.
intake
n.　１．吸入，纳入；２．进气口，入口

A: You played an integral part in the project, thanks for your help.
B: You are welcome, but I do not think that my assistance was that important.
integral
a.　构成整体所必需的，基本的

A: I admire your integrity.
B: Thanks, I think it is essential to stick to your principles.
integrity
n.　１．正直，诚实，诚恳；２．完整，完全，完善

A: My intellect is the most important aspect of my mind.
A: And you certainly use your well.
intellect
n.　１．智力，理解力；２．才智非凡的人

A: Mark always holds intelligible conversation.
B: Yes, he is very smart.
intelligible
a.　可理解的，明白易懂的，清楚的

A: We could intensify the light in the room by painting the walls white.
B: Or we could just add more lights.
intensify
v.　（使）增强，（使）加剧

A: I did not commit the crime with intent.
B: But that will be impossible to prove in court.
intent
n.　意图，意向，目的
a.　１．(on)专心的，转注的；２．(on)急切的
to all intents (and purposes)　几乎在一切方面，实际上

A: I need to interact with some new people.
B: Good , but how are you going to meet them?
interact
vi.　相互作用，相互影响

A: I think our post has been intercepted.
B: Why, were the letters open when they arrived?
intercept
vt.　拦截，截住，截击

A: The conference facilitated intercourse with many groups of people.
B: I hope that you had some interesting and productive conversations.
intercourse
n.　１．性交；２．交流，交往，交际

A: What do you study in college?
B: The interface between humans and computers
interface
n.　１．接口；２．界面，交接处
v.　互相作用（或影响，联系），互相配合工作

A: We have to submit an interim report by the end of the month.
B: And when will the official one have to be completed?
interim
a.　暂时的，临时的
n.　间歇，过度期间
in the interim　在其间

A: May I offer an interjection into the argument?
B: No, the debate must continue without disruption.
interjection
n.　１．感叹词；２．（突然的）插入

A: How was the weather on your holiday?
B: Apart form the intermittent rain, it was fine.
intermittent
a.　间歇的，断断续续的

A: Turn left at the next intersection.
B: I thought we have to turn right.
intersection
n.　１．横断，交叉；２．道路交叉口，交点

A: My parents are always arguing.
B: Is there anything you can do to intervene?
intervene
vi.　１干涉，干预；２．干扰，阻挠

A: I am planning an intervention into the affairs of my neighbours.
B: Why are you so interested in what they are doing ?
intervention
n.　介入，干涉，干预

A: Jane is always so outspoken.
B: But don’t be intimidated by her.
intimidate
vt.　恐吓，威胁

A: He was completely intoxicated after coming home from the pub last night.
B: Yes, I knew he had a lot to drink.
intoxicate
vt.　１．使喝醉；２．使陶醉，使欣喜若狂

A: The details in the painting are exceptionally intricate.
B: Yes, it must have taken a long time to complete.
intricate
a.　错综复杂的，复杂精细的

A: Did you enjoy the novel I lent you?
B: It was excellent, the plot was full of intrigue and mystery.
intrigue
vt.　激起．．．的好奇心（或兴趣），迷住
vi.　耍阴谋，施诡计
n.　阴谋，诡计，密谋

A: I found a piece of evidence that is intrinsic to our case.
B: Gosh, why did we not realize it sooner?
intrinsic
a.　固有的，本质的，内在的

A: I don’t mean to intrude, but can I join your conversation?
B: Don’t worry, you are not interrupting anything private.
intrude
vi.　侵入，侵扰，打扰

A: My intuition told me that he is bad news.
B: Yes, I never trusted him either.
intuition
n.　直觉

A: I am afraid this is the only piece of identification that I have.
B: But it is out of date which makes it invalid.
invalid
a.　１．（指法律上）无效的，作废的；２．无可靠根据的，站不住脚的
n.　（需要有人照顾的）病弱者，残疾者

A: Your help was invaluable to me, thanks.
B: Don’t mention it, it was my pleasure.
invaluable
a.　非常宝贵的，极为贵重的，无价的

A: Invariably the car broke down on the way to my exam.
B: Typical! What did you do?
invariably
ad.　不变地，始终如一地，总是

A: I would like to have an inventory of all the furniture in the house before I move in.
B: Certainly, that can be arranged.
inventory
n.　详细目录，存货清单
make inventory　清查存货，存货盘存；调查；评价

A: I can’t get the lid off this jar, Mum.
B: Try inverting it and then bang the jar on the floor.
invert
vt.　使倒转，使倒置，使颠倒

A: Ironically, I missed the plane even though I was at the airport two hours in advance.
B: I call that unlucky!
ironically
ad.　１．具有讽刺意味地；２．嘲讽地，挖苦地

A: Do you think Jack is a good comedian?
B: No, he relies too heavily on irony.
irony
n.　１．反语，冷嘲；２．具有讽刺意味的事，嘲弄

A: Irrespective of the weather, I think we should still go sailing.
B: But what if there is a thunder storm?
irrespective
a. (of)　不考虑的，不顾及的

A: Despite the dry weather, I am amazed at how many crops the farmers are growing.
B: That is because they have developed an extensive and efficient irrigation system.
irrigation
n.　灌溉

A: My little sister always irritates me.
B: Mine is also very annoying.
irritate
vt.　１．使恼怒，使烦躁；２．使（身体某部分）不适，使疼痛

A: Is Iran a Christian country?
B: No, it is Islamic.
Islamic
a.　伊斯兰教的，伊斯兰教信徒的

A: The isle where we camped was just one hour by boat off shore.
B: Were there any inhabitants on it?
isle
n.　小岛，岛

A: I’m itching to travel.
B: Perhaps you can go away following your studies.
itch
vi.　１．痒，发痒；２．渴望，热望
vt.　使发痒

A: Your necklace is very unusual.
B: That’s because it is made out of ivory.
ivory
n.　１．象牙；２．象牙色，乳白色

A: I need to cut back the ivy from my windows.
B: Yes, it tends to grow at a rapid rate.
ivy
n.　常春藤

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