A: I am not able to run fast because I suffer from asthma.

　　B: Dont worry, I cant run fast either because I am unfit!

　　asthma n. 气喘，哮喘

　　A: It is my dream to be an astronaut one day.

　　B: I too would love to see the earth from space.

　　astronaut n. 宇航员

　　A: I am going to visit the new astronomy research centre in town tonight, would you like to join me?

　　B: Id love too, is there a good telescope to view the stars with?

　　astronomy n. 天文学

　　A: They are closing down the local asylum.

　　B: It is about time, the care facilities there were terrible.

　　asylum n. 1. 庇护，政治避难;2. 精神病院

　　A: Do you have an atlas ? I want to check where and in which ocean the Tongan Islands are.

　　B: No, I dont have one, but I think that they are in the Pacific.

　　atlas n. 地图集

　　A: Is attendance at the lecture absolutely necessary?

　　B: Well, if you want to get credit for this course it is.

　　attendance n. 1. 出席人数;2. 出席，参加，出席次数;3. 护理，照料

　　A: I lost my wallet at the cinema yesterday.

　　B: Did you ask the attendant on duty if it was found?

　　attendant n. 服务人员，侍者，随从

　　a. 伴随的，随之而产生的

　　A: The box of old photos that you are looking for is in the attic.

　　B: On the right or left hand side?

　　attic n. 阁楼

　　A: The auction will be held at 3pm on Saturday.

　　B: Good, Id like to set a starting price of one hundred dollars for my table.

　　auction n./vt. 拍卖

　　A: Even though Im not registered in this department, will it be alright if I audit your classes?

　　B: It is fine with me, but it is best to check with the department first.

　　audit vt. 审计，检查

　　A: Are all the accounts from your business in order?

　　B: No, the auditor still needs to check them.

　　auditor n. 审计员，稽核员

　　A: Where will the classical concert be held?

　　B: In the main auditorium

　　auditorium n. 1. 观众席，听众席;2. 礼堂，会堂

　　A: He is suffering from an auditory infection.

　　B: I hope he recovers soon.

　　auditory a. 听觉的，听觉器官的

　　A: My salary will be augmented with the aid of extra hours.

　　B: Great, but dont work too hard.

　　augment vt. 扩大，增加，提高

　　A: I attended a memorial service last night.

　　B: It must have a very austere occasion.

　　austere a. 1. 朴素的，无装饰的;2. 严峻的，一丝不苟的;3. 十分简朴的，苦行的

　　A: Are you jeans authentic?

　　B: No, they are just cheap copies of the original brand.

　　authentic a. 1. 真的，真正的;2. 可靠的，可信的

　　A: John has such an authoritative voice. It is frightening.

　　B: I find him scary at times also.

　　authoritative a. 1. 权威性的，可信的;2. 专断的，命令式的

　　A: I am not able to run fast because I suffer from asthma.

　　B: Dont worry, I cant run fast either because I am unfit!

　　asthma n. 气喘，哮喘

　　A: It is my dream to be an astronaut one day.

　　B: I too would love to see the earth from space.

　　astronaut n. 宇航员

　　A: I am going to visit the new astronomy research centre in town tonight, would you like to join me?

　　B: Id love too, is there a good telescope to view the stars with?

　　astronomy n. 天文学

　　A: They are closing down the local asylum.

　　B: It is about time, the care facilities there were terrible.

　　asylum n. 1. 庇护，政治避难;2. 精神病院

　　A: Do you have an atlas ? I want to check where and in which ocean the Tongan Islands are.

　　B: No, I dont have one, but I think that they are in the Pacific.

　　atlas n. 地图集

　　A: Is attendance at the lecture absolutely necessary?

　　B: Well, if you want to get credit for this course it is.

　　attendance n. 1. 出席人数;2. 出席，参加，出席次数;3. 护理，照料

　　A: I lost my wallet at the cinema yesterday.

　　B: Did you ask the attendant on duty if it was found?

　　attendant n. 服务人员，侍者，随从

　　a. 伴随的，随之而产生的

　　A: The box of old photos that you are looking for is in the attic.

　　B: On the right or left hand side?

　　attic n. 阁楼

　　A: The auction will be held at 3pm on Saturday.

　　B: Good, Id like to set a starting price of one hundred dollars for my table.

　　auction n./vt. 拍卖

　　A: Even though Im not registered in this department, will it be alright if I audit your classes?

　　B: It is fine with me, but it is best to check with the department first.

　　audit vt. 审计，检查

　　A: Are all the accounts from your business in order?

　　B: No, the auditor still needs to check them.

　　auditor n. 审计员，稽核员

　　A: Where will the classical concert be held?

　　B: In the main auditorium

　　auditorium n. 1. 观众席，听众席;2. 礼堂，会堂

　　A: He is suffering from an auditory infection.

　　B: I hope he recovers soon.

　　auditory a. 听觉的，听觉器官的

　　A: My salary will be augmented with the aid of extra hours.

　　B: Great, but dont work too hard.

　　augment vt. 扩大，增加，提高

　　A: I attended a memorial service last night.

　　B: It must have a very austere occasion.

　　austere a. 1. 朴素的，无装饰的;2. 严峻的，一丝不苟的;3. 十分简朴的，苦行的

　　A: Are you jeans authentic?

　　B: No, they are just cheap copies of the original brand.

　　authentic a. 1. 真的，真正的;2. 可靠的，可信的

　　A: John has such an authoritative voice. It is frightening.

　　B: I find him scary at times also.

　　authoritative a. 1. 权威性的，可信的;2. 专断的，命令式的