A: What did the doctor say?
B: She advocated that I quit smoking.
advocate
vt. 擁護，提倡，主張
n. 1.擁護者，提倡者；2.辯護者，律師
A: It’s important to remember that your own actions affect the lives of others.
B: Thanks for reminding me.
affect
v. 影響
A: Why do you think he ‘s angry all the time?
B: Maybe his mother didn’t show him enough affection when he was a child.
affection
n. 喜愛，感情，愛慕之情
A: So, you went to the concert. Then what?
B: Afterwards, he drove me home and kissed me goodnight.
afterward(s)
ad. 以后，過后，后來
A: Do you know of a good travel agency?
B: We were very happy with the one that organized our trip to the Bahamas
agency
n. 1.代理行，經銷處；2.（政府等的）專業行政部門
A: Would you mind helping me plan the agenda for tomorrow’s meeting?
B: Sure, no problem.
agenda
n. 議事日程
A: What do you do for a living?
B: I’ve been a real estate agent for the past 15 years.
agent
n. 1.代理人，代理商，經紀人；2.政府特工人員，政府代表；3.動因，原因；4.劑
A: Why didn’t you hire the candidate from Michigan?
B: I was really turned off by his aggressive manner.
aggressive
a. 侵犯的，侵略的，挑釁的；2.敢作敢為的，有進取心的
A: This software has been a great aid in completing my homework.
B: It’s amazing what computers can do.
aid
n. 1.幫助，援助，救助；2.助手，輔助物，輔助手段
vt. 幫助，援助，救助
A: Before boarding the aircraft, remember to remove anything sharp from your luggage.
B: Don’t worry, I’ll remember.
aircraft
n. 飛機，航空器
A: Do you prefer to fly small airlines or large ones?
B: I fly whichever will sell me the cheapest ticket.
airline
n. [常pl.] 航空公司
A: I’m worried that my sickness will become serious.
B: Relax. A minor sore throat is no cause for alarm.
alarm
n. 1.驚恐，憂慮；2.警鐘，報警器，鬧鐘；3.報警
vt. 使驚恐，使擔心
A: Can I get you a beer?
B: No thanks. If I drink too much alcohol, my face turns red.
alcohol
n. 含酒精的飲料，酒精
A: Be sure to stay alert when you’re walking alone at night.
B: I’ll be fine. I’ve lived in the city all of my life.
alert
a. 警覺的，留神的，注意的
vt. 1.向…報警，使警惕；2.使認識到，使意識到
n. 1.警戒（狀態），戒備（狀態）；2.警報
on the alert 警戒著，隨時準備著，密切注意著
A: You two look almost exactly alike!
B: Well, we’re twins.
alike
a. 同樣的，相象的
ad. 1.一樣地，相似地；2.同樣程度地
A: Exactly how is an alliance with their company in our best interests?
B: The chief advantage is that we can consolidate our production lines.
alliance
n. 結盟，聯盟
A: Why should I give you a raise in your allowance?
B: Because I do more chores now than I used to .
allowance
n. 津貼，補貼，零用錢
make allowance(s) for 1.考慮到，顧及；2.體諒，原諒
A: They’ve been our allies for fifteen years, and I think we should help them
B: But sometimes you’ve got to abandon a sinking ship.
ally
n. 1.同盟國，同盟者；2.支持者
v. （使）結盟，（使）聯合
A: How do I get to the bank?
B: Just follow the road that runs alongside the river.
alongside
ad. 在旁邊，沿著邊，并排地
prep. 1.在…旁邊，沿著…的邊；2.和…在一起
A: How many vowels are there in the English alphabet?
B: Five, I think.
alphabet
n. 字母表
A: I’m trying to find a way to alter my image.
B: You could start by cutting your hair.
alter
v. 改變，改動，變更
A: Isn’t there an alternative to moving to another country?
B: Not if we want to survive financially.
alternative
a. 1.兩者擇一的，供選擇的，供替代的
n. 1.取舍，抉擇，供選擇的東西；2.選擇的自由，選擇的余地
A: I’m having a strong reaction to the high altitude of the mountain.
B: Rest for a few days, and I’m sure you’ll be fine.
altitude
n. 1.高度，海拔；2.[pl.]高處，高地
A: What are you going to do with all of those aluminum cans?
B: Recycle them.
aluminium = aluminum
n. 鋁
A: You are quite the golfer!
B: I’m just an amateur, but I try to practice a lot.
amateur
n. 1.業余愛好者，業余運動員；2.外行，粗通某一行的人
a. 1.業余愛好的，業余（身份）的
A: This magician we’re going to see will amaze you with some of his tricks.
B: We’ll see. I’m not easily amazed.
amaze
vt. 使大為驚奇，驚愕
A: When you go abroad, you should remember that you’re acting as an ambassador for your county.
B: I’m not so sure about that. As far as I’m concerned, I’m just representing myself.
ambassador
n. 大使，使節，派駐國際組織的代表
A: I wish I still had the ambition of my youth.
B: I like you just the way you are.
ambition
n. 1.抱負，雄心，野心；2.企望得到的東西
A: If the ambulance had gotten here earlier, his life might have been saved.
B: Now is not the time to place blame.
ambulance
n. 救護車
A: I really hate him.
B: Amid all of the things you hate about him, he must have at least some qualities that you find endearing.
amid
prep. 在…中間，在…之中，被…圍繞
A: What’s the best way to lose weight?
B: Just remember that what you eat is more important than the amount you eat.
amount
n. 1.量，數量，數額；2.總額，總數
vi. 1.（to）合計，共計；2.（在意義、價值面）等同，接近
