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大学英语四级/cet4词汇带英文注释(十)

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  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

  [having no fear]

  Leaving home was a brave decision.

  bread

  [a food made from grain]

  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

  [to take air into the body and let it out again]

  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

  [to come with something]

  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

  [a male with the same father or mother as another person]

  I have three brothers, but no sisters.

  brown

  [having the color like that of coffee]

  Richard has brown hair and brown eyes.

  budget

  [a spending plan]

  Congress decided to add money to the education budget.

  build

  [to join materials together to make something]

  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

  [a small piece of metal shot from a gun]

  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

  [to break open suddenly]

  The dam burst and sent a wall of water rushing down the valley.

  bury

  [to put into the ground and cover with earth]

  Where do you think they buried the treasure?

  bus

  [a public vehicle to carry people]

  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

  [to get by paying something, usually money]

  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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