polish [pCliF] (pol←pel推，-ish动词后缀)v.磨光；擦亮；发光 brighten; clean; smooth; rub
pollute [pE`lju:t] 污染
poltroon [pCl`tru:n] 懦夫
pompous [pCmpEs] 夸大的
ponder [pCndE] (pond悬，-er名词后缀，这里作动词) v.考虑；深思 contemplate; meditate; consider; muse; think over
ponderous [pCndErEs] (-ous…的)a.沉重；笨重的 massive; weighty; heavy; clumsy; bulky; cumbersome
pore [pC:] 1. 熟读；熟视 2. 毛孔；孔
porous [pC:rEs] 多孔的
portable [pC:tEbl] (port携带，-able可…的)a.可携带的；轻便的；手提式的 movable; conveyable; convenient; handy
portfolio [pC:t`fEuljEu] (folio=foglio叶子)n.公事包；文件夹 case for keeping loose sheets of paper
portion [pC:FEn] (port部分，分，-ion名词后缀)n.部分；一股 part; division; section, segment; share
pose [pEuz] (pos放；“放好”)v.(使)作姿势；佯装 model; sit; affect; feign; pretend
positive [pCzitiv] (-itive…的)a.明确的；肯定的；积极的 definite; certain; absolute; assured
possess [pE`zes] (pos-到, sess 坐;“坐到那边”)v.占有；据有 hold; occupy; own; be endowed with; obtain
posterior [pCs`tiEriE] (post后，-er+-ior表示比较级)a.以后的；其次的 later
posterity [pCs`teriti] (-ity名词后缀)n.后裔，子孙；后世 descendants; offspring
postgraduate [pEust`grAdjuEt] (post-后，在…之后)大学毕业后的；研究生
posthumous [pCstjumEs] (psot-后，hum土→入土，-ous…的；“入土后的”)a.死后的；作者死后出版的 postmortal; after one's death
postpone [pEust`pEun] (post-后，pon放)v.延期，拖延 defer; suspend; delay; stall; put off
posture [pCstFE] 人体的姿势 attitude
potable [pEutEbl] 适于饮用的
potent [pEutEnt] (pot能，能力，-ent形容词后缀)a.强有力的；有势力的 powerful; might; forceful; strong
potential [pE`tenFEl] (-ial…的)a.可能的；有潜力的 promising; hidden; possible; conceivable
pouch [pautF] 小袋；囊 sack
prank [prENk] 戏谑；恶作剧 trick
preach [pri:tF] (来自拉丁语praedicare, prae-=pre-前，先，dicare=dic 说)v.说教，规劝 advise; expound; lecture; sermonize; urge
prearrange [pri:E`reindV] (pre-先，ar-=ad-=to, rang排列)v.预先安排 arrange beforehand
precarious [pri`kZEriEs] 危险的；不稳固的
precaution [pri`kC:FEn] (pre-前，cau当心，-tion名词后缀)n.预防 forewarning notification
precede [pri`si:d] (pre-先，ced行)v.居先，优先；领先 lead； head; forerun; forgo; come first
precedent [presidEnt] (pre-先，前, ced行，-ent名词后缀，表示物)先行的事物，前例，先例
preceding [pri`sidiN] (-ing形容词后缀)a.上述的，在前的 former; precursory; prior
precept [pri:sept] (pre-前，cept拿)n.告诫；箴言；规范 saying; belief; axiom; rule; principle; proposition
precious [preFEs] (preci价值，-ous…的)a.宝贵的；贵重的；珍爱的 valuable; cherished; expensive; adored; priceless
precipice [presipis] 悬崖 cliff
precipitate [pri`sipiteit] (pre-前，cipit=capit头，-ate动词后缀；“头朝前”)v.投下；突发 cast down; flying downward; hasten; hurry
precise [pri`sais] (pre-先，cis切；“事先把多余的切掉”)a.精确的，恰好的 exact; accurate; strict; absolute; meticulous; detailed; explicit
precisely [pri`saisli] (-ly…地)ad.精确地，严密地 exactly; correctly; definitely; strictly, explicitly
preclude [pri`klu:d] (pre-前，clud关闭)v.防止，阻止；排除 prevent; hinder; prohibit
precocious [pri`kEuFEs] (pre-先，早，coc=coct熟，-ious…的)a.早熟的；过早的 advanced; forward; premature
precondition [pri:kEn`diFEn] 前题
precursor [pri:`kE:sE] (pre-前，curs跑, -or名词后缀，表示人)n.前辈，先驱 forerunner, leader
precursory [pri:`kE:sEi] (pre-先，前，curs跑，-ory…的)先行的，先驱的，先锋的，前任的，前辈的
predatory [predEtEri] (per- 前， dat←heda 夺，抓， -ory…的)a.掠夺的； 以掠夺为生的 rapacious; plunderous; living by robbery
predecessor [pri:disesE] 某职位的前任
predetermine [pri:di`tE:min] 预定，先定
predicament [pri`dikEmEnt] (pre-前, dic说，言, -a-,-ment名词后缀；“把困难说在前面”)n.困境；险境 mess; complication; plight; embarrassment; dilemma
predict [pri`dikt] (pre先，前，dict说)v.预言，预告 presee; foretell; prophesy; forecast; portend
predilection [,pri:di`lekFEn] (pre-先，di-分开，lect选择，-ion名词后缀)n.偏好；嗜好 inclination; preference; fondness; partiality
predominant [pri`dCminEnt] (pre-先，dominant统治的，主要的)a.主要的；居于支配地位的 chief; superior; main; principal; leading; foremost
preeminent [pri(:)`eminEnt] 卓越的
prefabricated [pri:`fAbrikeitid] (pre-先，fabric制作，-at(e)动词后缀，-ed…的)a.预制的，构件预制的 premade; artificial
prefer [pri`fE:] (pre-先，fer拿)v.较喜欢，宁愿 choose; favor; fancy; select; rather
preferable [prefErEbl] (-able形容词后缀)a.更可取的；更喜欢的 worthy of preference; more desirable
preference [prefErEns] (-ence名词后缀)n.优先；优先权；偏爱 act of preferring
pregnant [pregnEnt] (pre-前，gn生，-ant形容词后缀；“出生前的”)a.怀孕的；丰富的 productive; fertile; full
prejudge [pri:`dVQdV] 预选判断
prejudiced [predVudist] (pre-先，前，jud判断，-ic+-ed复合形容词后缀)a.有偏见的 biased; partial; opinionated; influenced
preliminary [pri`liminEri] (pre-前，limin门槛，-ary…的)a.预备的，初步的 preceding; prior
prelude [prelju:d] (pre-前，在前，lud戏)n.序曲；先驱 a preliminary event preceding a more important one
premise [pre`mis] (pre- 前， mis=miss 投)n.前提 statement from which a conclusion is drawn
premium [pri:mjEm] (pr(e)-先，em获得，-ium名词后缀；“努力才能获得”)n.获金，奖品 prize; bonus; reward
premonition [,pri:mE`niFEn] (pre-先，mon告诫，提醒，-ition名词后缀)n.先兆，预兆 previous warning; forewarning; omen
preoccupation [pri(:),Ckju`peiFEn] (pre-先，occupation占有)n.先占；全神贯注 total absorption in something; absorbing interest
preordain [pri:C:`dein] 预定；预先注定
prepay [pri :`pei] 预付
preponderance [pri`pCndErEns] (数目、重量、力量之)优势
prepossessing [,pri:pE`zesiN] (pre-先，possess据有…，ing…的)a.有魅力的 alluring; enticing
preposterous [pri`pCstErEs] (pre-先，post后，-er-, -ous…的)a.荒谬的；不合理的 absurd; ridiculous; senseless
prerequisite [pri:`rekwizit] (pre-先, requisite必要的)n.必须先具备的, 必要的 necessary as a condition
prerogative [pri`rCgEtiv] (pre-先，rog要求，-ative名词后缀)n.特权；特点 privilege; advantage; license
presage [presidV] (pre-先，sag知道)n.预感；预兆 prediction; foreboding; omen
prescience [presiEns] (pre- 先， 预先 , sci 知道， -ence 名词后缀)n.预知； 先知 foresight; foreknowledge
prescient [presiEnt] (pre-先，sci 知，-ent形容词后缀)a.预知的；有先见之明的 having foreknowledge
prescribe [pris`kraib] (pre-先，scrib 写；“先写好”)v.开药方；命令 assign; command; order
prescription [pris`kripFEn] (pre-先，script写-ion名词后缀)n.药方；命令；规定 treatment; instruction; direction
presentiment [pri`zentimEnt] 预感；预觉 foreboding
preserve [pri`zE:v] (pre-先，serv留心，看守)v.保存；保护；保持 conserve; perpetuate; protect; retain; care for
preside [pri`zaid] (pre-前，sid坐；“坐在前面”)v.作会议主席；主持 chair; administer; manage; officiate; govern
presidency [prezidEnsi] (-ence名词后缀)n.总统、董事长、总经理等的职位 the office of president
prestige [pres`ti:V] (pre-先，前，stige=stringe拉；“拉回到以前→被以前的影响迷惑”)n.名望；威望 fame; renown; reputation
prestigious [pres`ti:dVEs] (-ious…的)a.有声誉的；有威信的 renowned; reputable; respected; prominent; eminent
presume [pri`zju:m] (pre-先，sume拿，取)v.推测，假定；擅自；胆敢 assume; take for granted; suppose; venture; dare
presumption [pri`zQmpFEn] (presume的名词形式)n.推测；假定；放肆；傲慢 assumption; conjecture; boldness; insolence
presumptuous [pri`zQmptjuEs] (-ion→-uous…的)a.放肆的；傲慢的 arrogant; impudent; insolent; audacious
pretext [kCntekst] (pre-先，text编织→ 编；“事先编好的理由”)n.借口；托词 cloak; excuse; pretence; ruse
prevail [pri`veil] (pre-超过，vail强)v.胜过；压倒；占优势；克服 predominate; overcome; triumph; win; overrule
prevalence [prevElEns] (-ence名词后缀)n.流行；盛行 be widespread
prevalent [prevElEnt] (pre-先，val强，-ent形容词后缀) a.优势的；流行的；盛行的 prevailing; common; current; popular
prevaricate [pri`vArikeit] (pre-先，var(i)变化，-ic+-ate动词后缀)v.支吾其词；搪塞 palter; quibble; lie
previous [pri:vjEs] (pre-先，前，vi路，-ous…的；“走在前面的”)a.在前的；早先的 foregoing; preceding; former
preway [pri:`wC:] 战前
prim [prim] (prim第一；“第一次尝试”)a.一本正经的；拘谨的 demure; formal; precise
primary [praimEri] (prim第一，-ary…的)a.第一的；最初的；根本的 capital; beginning; cardinal; earliest; essential; ultimate
prime [praim] 第一的；最初的；首要的 earliest; leading; predominant
primitive [primitiv] (-itive…的)a.原始的；朴素的；不发达的 rough; savage; crude; original; uncivilized
primordial [prai`mC:djEl] (prim-初，ordi次序，-al…的)a.初始的；最早的 earliest; first; primitive
principal [prinsEpEl] (prin首先，第一,cip拿,-al 形容词后缀)a.主要的，首要的 chief; main; dominant; primary; prominent
principle [prinsEpl] (prin第一，cip拿，-le名词后缀)n.原理，主义 rule; standard; dogma; doctrine
prior [praiE] 居先的；优先的；更重要的 earliest; foregiong; preceding; previous
priority [prai`Criti] (prior第一，先，ity名词后缀)n.(在)先；优先权；重点 precedence; rank; seniority; supremacy
private [praivit] (priv个别，-ate形容词后缀)a.个人的；私人的 concealed; confidential; exclusive; intimate; secret
privation [prai`veiFEn] (priv单一，-ation名词后缀)n.缺乏；困难 lack of necessities
privilege [privilidV] (priv单一，个别，-i-, -leg法规)n.特权；优惠 advantage; concession; entitlement; licence; prerogative
probe [prEub] (prob试)n.探索，刺探 trial; test
probity [prEubiti] (-ity名词后缀)n.正直；诚实 uprightness; integrity; honesty
procedure [prE`si:dVE] (-ure名词后缀)n.手续，程序 process; course; measure; practice
proceed [prE`si:d] (pro-向前， ceed 行)v.继续前进；进行 progress; dvance; move forward
process [prCses] (pro-向前，cess行)n.进行；手续；方法 operation; procedure; course; step; manner; mode
proclaim [prE`kleim] (pro-公开，claim呼喊) v.宣布，公布；声明 declare; announce; herald; voice; publicize; advertise
proclivity [prE`kliviti] (pro-向前，cliv倾斜，倾向，-ity名词后缀)n.倾向；癖性 tendency; inclination; propensity
procrastinate [prEu`krAstineit] (pro- 向前， crastin 明天， -ate 动词后缀)v.拖延；耽搁 postpone; defer; delay; prolong; put off
procure [prE`kjuE] (pro-=for, cur关心)v.引起，取得 obtain; get; acquire; secure
prodigal [prCdigEl] (pro-向前，-d-, ig=ag做，驱，-al… 的)a.浪费的；挥霍的 wasteful; lavish; profuse; luxuriant
prodigious [prE`didVEs] (-ious…的)a.奇妙的； 巨大的； 庞大的 marvelous; amazing; enormous; immense; monstrous
prodigy [prCdidVi] (pro- 在前， 前， dig←agiom 所言事，-y 名词后缀)n.奇事； 奇迹； 奇物 marvel; miracle; rarity; wonder
produce [prE`dju:s] (pro-向前，duc引导，“向前引”→引出…来→制出，产生出)生产，出产, 制造，产生，引起
productive [prE`dQktiv] (pro-前,duct引导，-ive… 的；“向前引导→生产出”)a.生产的；多产的；肥沃的 yielding; fruitful; creative; inventive; fertile
profane [prE`fein] (pro- 在前， fane 神殿， “在神殿前即亵渎”)v.亵渎； 玷污 abuse; debase; contaminate; desecrate
profession [prE`feFEn] (pro-公开，fess说，-ion名词后缀；“公开声明自己的职业”)n.职业 occupation
professional [prE`feFEnl] (-al…的)a.职业的 occupational; vocational
proffer [prCfE] (pr(o)-前，of-前，fer带；“带到前面”)v.提出，提供 offer for acceptance
proficiency [prE`fiFEnsi] (-ency名词后缀)n.精通，熟练 skill; dexterity; competence
proficient [prE`fiFEnt] (pro-前，fic做，作，-ent形容词后缀；“做在前面→先进的”)a.精通的，熟练的 skilled; expert; adept; apt; ingenious; effective; competent
profound [prE`faund] (pro-前，found底；“向底深入”)a.深的，深奥的；熟的 abstruse; hermetic; deep; recondite
profuse [prE`fju:s] (pro-向前，fus流；“流走了”)a.浪费的；丰富的 lavish; prodigal; generous
profusion [prE`fju:VEn] (-ion名词后缀)n.浪费，奢侈；丰富 extravagance; abundance; generosity
progenitor [prEu`dVenitE] (pro-先，前，genit生，-or表示人)n.祖先，前辈 ancestor; forefather
progeny [prCdVini] (pro-前，gen生，-y名词后缀；“前人生”)n.子孙，后代 descendant; child; young
prognosis [prCg`nEusis] (pro-先→预先，gnos知，-is 名词后缀)n.预知，预测 prediction; prophesy; forecast
prognostic [prEg`nCstik] (-tic形容词后缀)a.预兆的 predictive
program [prEugrAm] (pro-前，gram写；“写在前面”)n.节目单；计划 list; schedule; plan
prohibit [prE`hibit] (pro-前，在前，hibit持)v.禁止，阻止 forbid; bar; ban; deter; restrict; inhibit
project [prC`dVekt] (pro-前，ject投)v.投射，突出 protrude; bulge设计；scheme; plot; design; venture
proliferate [prEu`lifEreit] (proli子孙，fer带，-ate动词后缀)v.增殖；繁殖；激增 breed; expand; mushroom; multiply
prolific [prE`lifik] (-fic做…的)a.多产的；多育的；丰富的 fertile; fruitful; productive; abundant
prologue [prEulCg] (pro-前，logu说)n.前言，序曲 introduction; preface
prolong [prE`lCg] (pro-前，long长)v.延长；延伸；延续 extend; stretch; elongate; lengthen
prominent [prCminEnt] (pro-向前, min突出，-ent…的)a.突出；著名的 outstanding; distinguished; eminent; popular
promiscuous [prE`miskjuEs] (pro- 前，misc混杂，-u-, -ous…的)a.杂乱的 unorganized; loose; scrambled; indiscriminate
promontory [prCmEntEri] (pro- 向前， mont←min突出， -ory 名词后缀，表示地点)n.岬(角)； 海角 headland
promote [prE`mEut] (pro-向前，mot运动)v.提倡，发起；鼓励 help to organize and start; encourage
prompt [prCmpt] (pro-先，mpt=empt获得)a.立刻的；迅速的，敏捷的 punctual; quick; instant; immediate
promulgate [prCmElgeit] (pro- 在前， mulg←vulg 人民， -ate 名词后缀； “在人民面前说”)v.颁布； 公布； 传播 announce; proclaim; advertise; make known
prone [prEun] (pro- 以前， 向前)a.有…倾向的； 俯伏的 apt; inclined; liable; tending; face down; recumbent
propagate [prCpEgeit] (pro-向前，pag固定，-ate动词后缀)v.宣传，传播 spread; transimit
propel [prE`pel] (pro-向前，pel推，驱)v.推进；驱使 push; impel; motivate; stimulate; shove; drive
propensity [prE`pensiti] (pro-向前，pens悬，-ity名词后缀)n.倾向；习性 inclination; disposition; bent
property [prCpEti] (proper本身所有的；-ty名词后缀) n.特性；性能；所有物 trait; characteristic; belongings; estate
prophecy [prCfisi] (pro-先，phe=phon声音，说，-cy名词后缀)n.预言 forecast; prediction; prognosis
prophesy [prCfisai] (-sy后缀)v.预言 forecast; foresee; foretell; predict
propitiate [prE`piFieit] (pro-向前，pit=pet追求，-i-, -ate动词后缀)v.获得宠爱；抚慰；调解 win the good will of; conciliate
propitious [prE`piFEs] (-ous…的)a.幸运的；顺利的 auspicious; lucky; fortunate; favorable
proportion [prE`pC:FEn] (pro-按，port分，-ion名词后缀；“按比例分”)n.比例；相称；部分 portion; percentage; ratio
proposition [,prCpE`ziFEn] (pro-向前，pos放，-ition名词后缀)n.提议；主张 proposal; suggestion; scheme
propound [prE`paund] (pro-前，向前，pound放)v.提出；建议 suggest; propose
proprietor [prE`praiEtE] (propri本身所有的；-etor表示人)n.所有者，业主 owner; possessor; deed holder
prorogue [prE`rEug] (pro-向前，rog要求，-ue后缀；“要求向前延”)v休会；闭会 postpone; suspend; put off; adjourn
proscribe [prEus`kraib] (pro-前面，scrib写)v.禁止 banish; exclude; expel
prose [prEuz] (pro- 向前， se= verse 转)n.散文 nonpoetic language
prosecute [prCsikju:t] (pro-向前，secu伴随)v.从事，实行；起诉 indict; bring to trial; sue; take to court
prosecution [,prCsi`kju:FEn] (-tion名词后缀)n.实行；起诉 suing; indictment
prospector [prE`spektE] (-or表示人)n.探矿家 explorer
prospectus [prEs`pektEs] (pro-向前，spect看，-us 名词后缀)n.计划书；意见书；大纲 plan; outline; scheme; programme
prosper [prCspE] (pro-前，sper希望)v.繁荣；昌盛；成功 bloom; boom; flourish; grow rich; succeed
prosperous [prCspErEs] (-ous…的)a.繁荣的；昌盛的 affluent; booming; flourishing; wealthy; thriving
protein [prEuti:n] (prot第一，首要；-ein名词后缀；“对动植物体来说是首要的”)n.蛋白质
protest [prE`test] (pro-前，tset证据)v.坚决声明；抗议 contend; demonstrate; profess
prototype [prEutE,taip] (-o-, type型)n.原型；曲型 archetype; original; pattern; example; model
protract [prE`trAkt] (pro-向前，tract 拉)v.延长 lengthen; prolong
protrude [prE`tru:d] (pro-向前，trude推)v.伸出；突出 project; stick out; push forth; shoot out
proverb [prCvEb] (pro-前，verb言；“前人所言”)n.谚语；格言 dictum; saying; precept; maxim
proverbial [prE`vE:bjEl] (-ial…的)a.如谚语的；众所周知的；公认的 accepted; acknowledged; conventional; traditional
provide [prE`vaid] (pro-先，vid看)v.预备；供给 equip; accommodate; afford; furnish
provision [prE`viVEn] (pro-先，vis看，-ion名词后缀) n.预见；预备；供应；粮食 equipping; furnishing; food; foodstuff
provisional [prE`viVEnl] (-al…的)a.暂定的；临时的 temporary; conditional; stop-gap
proviso [prE`vaizEu] (-o名词后缀)n.附文；但书；限制性条款 clause; condition; limitation; restriction
provoke [prE`vEuk] (pro-向前，vok叫唤)v.激起；刺激；挑拨 excite; instigate; motivate; irritate; incite
prowess [prauis] 勇敢
prowl [praul] 潜行以寻觅或偷窃 rove
proximity [prCk`simiti] (proxim近，-ity名词后缀)n.接近；紧邻 adjacency; closeness; nearness; vicinity
proxy [prCksi] (pro- 代理， -y名词后缀)n.代理人 agent; delegate; deputy; representative
prudent [pru:dEnt] (pr-=pro先，ud=vid看，见，-ent…的；“先见的”)a.谨慎的；慎重的；精明的 cautious; careful; discreet; wise
pry [prai] (pry←pris抓住)v.打开；撬开；打听 lever; raise; elevate; search
pseudonym [psju:dEnim] (pseud假，onym名)n.假名；笔名 false name; pen name
puff [pQf] 吹；喷
pugnacious [pQg`neiFEs] (pugn打，-acious…的)a.好斗的；爱打架的 aggressive; contentious; hostile; petulant
pulpit [pulpit] (教堂的)讲台；说教台 lectern
pulsate [pQleit] (puls冲，推，-ate动词后缀)v.脉动；跳动；震动 beat; drum; pound; throb
punch [pQntF] (punch←punct刺)v.穿孔；打洞 bore; cut; drill; pierce; prick
punctilious [pQNk`tiliEs] (punct点，il(e)+-ious…的)a.拘泥细节的；谨小细微的 formal; strict; exact; precise
punctual [pQNktjuEl] (punct点，-ual…的；“准点的”)n.准时的；守时刻的 immediate; exact; precise; prompt
punctuality [,pQNktju`Aliti] (-ity名词后缀)a.准时；守时 exactness; preciseness; promptness
puncture [pQNktFE] (punct刺，-ure名词后缀，这里作动词)v.穿刺；穿孔 penetrate; bore; pierce; impale
pungent [pQndVEnt] (pung=punct刺，-ent形容词后缀)a.刺激(性)的；尖锐的 stinging; acute; keen
purchase [pE:tFEs] (pur- 向前， chase 追赶， 追逐)v.购买； 购置 buy; pay forn.
purge [pE:dV] (pur清，g=ag做)v.清洗；使泻 absolve; cleanse; clear; purify; clean out
purify [pjuErifai] (pur纯，净，-i-, -fy动词后缀)v.提纯；净化；精制 clearify; clean; cleanse; refine; filter
purport [pE:pEt] (pur-=pro-向前的， port携带) n.大意；要领；动机 purpose; intent; tenor; signification; design
pursue [pE`sju:] (pur-向前，sue伴随，跟随)v.追逐；追赶；追求 keep on; perform; chase; seek; strive for
quaint [kweint] (quaint精巧的)a.精巧的；离奇的；奇妙的 curious; fanciful odd; charming
quake [kweik] 震动；战栗 shudder
quandary [kwCndEri] (quand←quant多少，-ary名词后缀；“难以确定多少”)n.为难；迷惑 bewilderment; confusion; mess; predicament; embarrassment
quantity [kwCntiti] (quant多少，ity名词后缀)n.量；数量 amount; number; proportion; allotment; sum
quantum [kwCntEm] (-um名词后缀)n.量；定量；量子 quantity; amount; portion
quarantine [kwCrEnti:n] (quarant=quart四→四十，-ine名词后缀；“四十天”)n.隔离期；检疫隔离期；检疫 isolation; segregation
quarry [kwCri] 采石场
quart [kwC:t] (quart四分之一；“四分之一加仑”)n.夸脱(=2品脱，1/4加仑)
quarto [kwC:tEu] (quart四分之一，-o名词后缀，表示物)n.四开；四开本的书
quartz [kwC:ts] (“四周透明的东西”)n.石英
query [kwiEri] (quer询问，-y名词后缀)n.询问，质问；疑问 enquiry; suspicion; doubtv.
quest [kwest] 寻找；探求 adventure; enquiry; hunt; investigation; pursuit
quiescence [kwai`esns] (quies静，静止，-c-, -ence名词后缀)n.静止；寂静 be still; still
quit [kwit] (quit自由→放弃)v.放弃；离开；偿还 abandon; cease; depart; desert; give up
quota [kwEutE] (quot多少，-a名词后缀)n.份；分担部分；定额 allocation; part; portion; proportion; ration
quotation [kwEu`teiFEn] (-ation名词后缀)n.引用；引证；引文 excerpt; extract; passage; citation; the act of quoting
quote [kwEut] (quot数目；“列举数例”)v.引用；引证；开价 peat; recollect; cite; recite
radiant [reidjEnt] (-ant形容词后缀)a.发光的；发亮的 beaming; bright; brilliant; gleaming; glowing; delighted
radiate [reidieit] (rad辐，射，-ate动词后缀)v.辐射，放射；发光 emit; glitter; diffuse; gleam; give off
radical [rAdikEl] (rad根，-ical…的)a.根本的；基本的；根的 basis; essential; profound; primary
radius [reidjEs] (radi辐射光线，-us名词后缀)n.辐射光线，径向辐射半径
raft [ra:ft] 救生艇
rage [reidV] (rage疯狂 → 发怒)n.狂暴；愤怒；热望 anger; fury; violence; craze; passion
rally [rAli] 重整；重振；集合
range [reindV] 排列, 整理; 分类 align; arrange; catalogue
rank [rANk] (rank←range排列)n.一排；一列；等级；军衔 grade;; line; range; position; caste; class; status
ransack [rAnsAk] 细细搜索 rummage
ransom [rAnsEm] 赎金；赎回
rapacious [rE`peiFEs] (rap夺，捕，-acious…的)a.强夺的；贪婪的；捕食性的 ravening; greedy; extortionate; plundering
rape [reip] (rap夺)v.洗劫；强奸 ravish; violate
rapt [rApt] (rapt抓；“整个心思被抓住”)a.全神贯注的；着迷的 absorbed; bewitched; ecstatic; fascinated
rapture [rAptFE] (-ure名词后缀)n.狂喜；乐极；着迷 delight; ecstasy; enthusiasm; joy
rascal [raskEl] (rasc←rad根→除根→搜刮，-al名词后缀，表示人)n.**；家伙 scoundrel; scamp; wretch; villain
rash [rAF] (rash“一刮而过”)a.卤莽的；轻率的；性急的 careless; hasty; headlong
ratify [rAtifai] (rat计算，考虑，-i-, -fy动词后缀，做…)v.批准 affirm; certify; endorse; approve; confirm
ration [rAFEn] (rat计算，-ion名词后缀)n.定量；分配量; 口粮 allotment; allocation; allowance; portion; amount
rational [rAFEnl] (rat理由，-ion+-al的)a.有理的；合理的 logical; judicious; reasonable; sensible; reasoning
rationalize [rAFEnElaiz] (-ize动词后缀，使…)v.使合理化；使有理；据理解释 justify; vindicate; excuse
rattle [rAtl] 嘎嘎声
ravage [rAvidV] (-age名词后缀)n.破坏 damage; demolition; destructionv
rave [reiv] 发狂语 effervesce
raven [rAvEn] (-en动词后缀)v.掠夺；捕食；狼吞虎咽 seize forcibly; devour food or prey greedily
ravenous [rAvinEs] (-ous…的)a.饿极了的；贪婪的 greedy; starved; voracious; starving
ravish [rAviF] (rav夺，夺走，-ish动词后缀)v.强夺；抢走 enrapture; rape
raze [reiz] (raz←ras←rad根；“根除”)v.铲平；摧毁；破坏 demolish; erase; extinguish; obliterate; ruin
react [ri(:)`Akt] (re-反，act做，作用)v.反应；反作用；反抗 answer; function; respond; act in opposition
reaction [ri(:)`AkFEn] (-ion名词后缀)n.反应；反动 response; counteraction; answer; counter-revolution
reality [ri(:)`Aliti] 真实
realm [relm] (realm←regim统治)n.王国；领域 dominion; empire; field; department; zone
realty [riElti] 不动产
reassure [,ri:E`FuE] 使安心
rebate [ri:beit] (re-又，bate=abate减少)v.减少；回扣 diminution; lessening; deduction
rebel [reb(E)l] (re-相反，be(l)战争，战斗，“反戈”，“反战”→)反叛，反抗
rebellious [ri`beljEs] (re-反，bell战争, -ious…的)a.反抗的，难以控制的 riotous; mutinous
rebuff [ri`bQf] [对请求等)断然拒绝]
rebuke [ri`bju:k] (re- 回， buke←buche打)v.斥责；申斥 blame; censure; chide; scold; reproach
rebut [ri`bQt] (re- 反， 回， but 推)v.反驳； 驳回 contradict; refute; oppose; force back; repel
recalcitrant [ri`kAlsitrEnt] (re- 回， calcitr 踢， -ant形容词后缀)a.不顺从的；不服从的； 顽抗的 refractory; rebellious; obstinate
recant [ri`kAnt] (re-回，cant歌，唱歌)v.撤消(声明等)；放弃(信仰等) disclaim; deny; renounce; retract; revoke; withdraw
recapitulate [,ri:kE`pitjuleit] (re-又，capitulate 投降)v.简述要旨，重复 summarize; repeat; restate
recede [ri`si:d] (re-回，ced走)v.交还；退即，撤回 back; retract; retraced; retreat; withdraw; regress
receptacle [ri`septEkl] (re-又，cept装，-acle名词后缀，表示实物)n.容器 container; holder
recess [ri`ses] (re-回，cess走)n.休息，休会 pause; hesitate; rest; adjourn
recession [ri`seFEn] (-ion名词后缀)n.疲软，衰退 depression; slump; downturn; inflation
recipe [resipi] (re-回，cip拿)n.处方；食谱 formula; instructions; prescription
recipient [ri`sipiEnt] (-i-, -ent名词后缀，表示人)n.接受者 receiver; beneficiary; assignee; pensioner
reciprocate [ri`siprEkeit] (reci-←re-回， proc=pto 前，在前， -ate 动词后缀)v.回报； 酬答；互换 reply; respond; return; exchange
recite [ri`sait] (re-再，cite唤起)v.背诵，陈述 narrate; tell; relate; rehearse; review; repeat
reckless [reklis] (reck 小心，-less不…的)a.不注意的；粗心大意的 careless; hasty; thoughtless; rash
reckon [rekEn] (reck算帐，-on名词后缀，这里作动词)v.数；计算；估计 account; assess; calculate; compute
reclaim [ri`kleim] (re-回，claim呼喊)v.收回；矫正；改正；教化 reform; amend; correct; civilize
reclamation [,reklE`meiFEn] (re-返回，clam叫喊，-ation名词后缀)n.开垦，改造 act of reclaiming for use or service
recline [ri`klain] (re-回，clin倾斜)v.斜倚，靠 repose; lounge; rest; lie down
recluse [ri`klu:s] (re-回，clus关闭n.隐士 anchoret; hermit solitary
recognition [,rekEg`niFEn] (re-又，co-一起，gn知道，-i-, -tion名词后缀)n.认出 recognizing or being recognized
recoil [ri`kCil] (re- 回， coil←cul 屁股)v.退缩；反跳； 跳回 shrink; retreat; return; spring back
recollect [,rekE`lekt] 记起；忆起 recall
recollection [rekE`lekFEn] (re-再，col-=con-一起，lect 收集，-ion名词后缀)n.回想；记起 memory; remembrance; reminiscence
recommend [,rekE`mend] (re-又，commend委托)v.委托；劝告 advise; introduce; advocate; urge
recompense [rekEmpens] (re-回，com-加强意义，pens付出)v.偿还；报答，回报 reward; compensate; repay
reconcile [rekEnsail] (re-再 ，con-一起，cil召集)v.和解；调和；使一致 pacify; appease; conciliate; placate; accord
reconciliation [,rekEnsili`eiFEn] (e→i, -ation名词后缀) n.复交；和解；协调 reunion; pacification; appeasement; agreement
reconnaissance [ri`kCnisEns] (re-反复，再，con-一起，nais=gnos知道，-s-, -ance名词后缀)n.侦察；勘察；搜索 spying on an area; survey; scrutiny; surveillance; inspection
record [ri`kC:d] (re-回，再，cord心→想，忆；“回忆”→以备“回忆”之用→)记录，记载
recount [ri`kaunt] (re-再, count计数)v.再数；重新计算；细讲；途述 repeat; count again; depict; describe; detail; relate
recourse [ri`kC:s] (re-回，cours跑)n.求助；求助者 resort; application
recreation [rekri`eiFEn] (re-再， cre产生，-ation名词后缀；“再一次产生精神”)n消遣；娱乐 entertainment; refreshing play; fun; relaxation; pastime; amusement
recruit [ri`kru:t] (re-又，cru=cre生长，-it名词后缀)n.新会员；新兵 beginner; novice; traineev.
rectangle [rek,tANgl] (rect直，angle角)n.直角，长方形，矩形
rectify [rektifai] (rect正，-i-, -fy动词后缀，做…)v.校正；修正；精制 remedy; regulate; correct; adjust
recumbent [ri`kQmbEnt] (re-回，cumb躺，-ent形容词后缀)a.躺着的；斜靠的 lying down; reclining; leaning
recur [ri`kE:] (re-再，cur跑)v.再生发，再现 return; repeat; come again; occur again
redact [ri`dAkt] (red-=re-重新，act 做；“重新按一定顺序编纂”)v.编辑；编写；拟订 edit; arrange in proper form for publication; draw up
redactor [ri`dAktE] (-or表示人)n.编者；编辑 editor
redeem [ri`di:m] (re-回，-d-, em拿)v.赎回，买回 compensate; regain; buy back
redolent [redElEnt] (red- =re-又， ol←odor 香味， 气味， -ent 形容词后缀)a.芳香的； 有…气味的 fragrant; suggestive
redress [ri:`dres] (re- 再， 重新， dress 穿)n.纠正； 被救； 补(赔) 偿 remedy; compensation; amends
reduce [ri`dju:s] (re-回，向后，duc引；“引回”，“向后引”→退缩，减退)减少，缩减
reduction [ri`dQkFEn] (re-回，duct引导，-ion名词后缀；“向回引”)n.减少，缩小 reducing or being reduced
redundant [ri`dQndEnt] (red-=re-=回，und浪，-ant形容词后缀；“回浪”)a.过多的；多余的；累赘的 excessive; surplus; superfluous
refer [ri`fE:] (re- 回，fer带)v.参考，查阅 make reference
refined [ri`faind] (re-回，fin终结，-ed…的)a.精炼的；精巧的；高尚的；引人注目的 noble; attractive
reflect [ri`flekt] (re-回，flect弯曲；“折回”)v.反射 mirror; send back；思考
reflection [ri`flekFEn] (-ion名词后缀)n.反射；反省；熟虑 meditation; thought
reflourish (re-再，)再繁荣，再兴旺
refluent (re-回，反，flu流，-ent…的)倒流的，退潮的
reform [ri`fC:m] (re-重新，form形式)v.改革，改进 change; improve; convert; revise
refract [ri`frAkt] (re-回，fract折；“折回”) v.折射
refrain [ri`frein] (re-回, frain折)v.抑制；回避；避免 avoid; abstain; forgo; shun
refuge [refju:dV] (re-回逃)n.避难；避难所 shelter; protection; asylum; haven; harbor; port
refund [ri`fQnd] (re- 回， fund 浇灌)v.付还；偿还 repay; rebate; reimburse; return
refute [ri`fju:t] (re-回，fut=fus流)v.反驳；驳斥 confute; disprove; repel
regal [ri:gEl] (reg统治，-al…的)a.帝王的；堂皇的；庄严的 royal; majestic; imperial; dignified; splendid
regale [ri`geil] (re- 再， gal 高兴)v.款待； 使喜悦 amuse; entertain; feast; captivatev.
regenerate [ri:`dVenEreit] (re-再，generate生)a.再生，重生 restore; reproduce
regiment [redVimEnt] (reg规则，统治，-i-, -ment名词后缀)n.统治；团 band; body; brigade; group
region [ri:dVEn] (-ion名词后缀；“统治的地区”)n.行政区，地区 area; district; realm; country
register [redVistE] (re-回，gister=gest带，送)v.登记，记录；挂号，注册 record; inscribe; enroll; list
regressive [ri`gresiv] (re- 回， gress 步，距， -ive…的)v.退步的； 退化的； 回归的 going back
rehabilitate [,ri:hE`biliteit] (re-回，hability=habit居住→拥有，-ate动词后缀)v.使恢复；复原 renew; reinstate; restore
rehearse [ri`hE:s] 1. 详述，2. 预演
reign [rein] (reign=reg统治)v.统治 command; govern; prevail; rule
reimburse [,ri:im`bE:s] (re- 再， 又， im-=in- =入内， burse=purse 钱包)v.偿还； 补偿 refund; compensate; repay; return
reiterate [ri:`itEreit] (re- 又， 再，iterate 重复)v.重述； 反复地说 repeat; iterate; recapitulate
reject [ri`dVekt] (re-回，ject投)v.拒绝，回绝；放丢 exclude; bar; eliminate; discard; decline
rejuvenate [ri`dVu:vineit] (re-再，juven年轻，-ate动词后缀，使…)v.使返老还童，使回复青春；使更新 reinvigorate; renew; refresh
relapse [ri`lAps] (re-回，laps滑)v.复发；回复 return; revert; regress; reverse
release [ri`li:s] (re-回，leas放开)v.释放；免除 free; fire; relieve; sack; liberate
relegate [religeit] (re-回，legate见上)v.放逐；驱逐 banish; dismiss; expel; exclude; exile
relevant [relivEnt] (re-再，lev举起，起，-ant形容词后缀；“举到合适的位置”)a.中肯的；有关的 pertinent; applicable; suitable; connected
reliable [ri`laiEbl] (re-再，li捆，-able…的)a.可靠的 dependable
relic [relik] (re-从，lic=linqu 离开)n.遗物；纪念物 remnant; souvenir; remembrance
relieve [ri`li:v] (re-加强意义，liev使轻)v.减轻；解除 lighten; release
relinquish [ri`liNkwiF] (re-从，linqu离开，-ish动词后缀)v.放弃；松手放开 abandon; cede; renounce; desert; release
relish [reliF] (re-回，lish←leas松驰)v.欣赏；爱好 appreciate; enjoy; prefer; savor; taste
relocate [ri:lEu`keit] (re-重新，loc位置，-ate动词后缀)v.重新安置；调动 replace; move to another place
reluctant [ri`lQktEnt] (re- 反对， luct 斗争， -ant 形容词后缀)a.勉强的； 不情愿的 hesitant; unwilling; disinclined
remark [ri`ma:k] (re-反复，mark记号)v.注意；观察；评论 observe; comment
remarkable [ri`ma:kEbl] (-able…的)a.值得注意的；不平常的 deserving attention; out of the ordinary
remedy [remidi] (re-再， 又， med 治愈， -y名词后缀)n.治疗； 药品； 补救 cure; medicine; therapy; redress
remiss [ri:mis] (re-回，miss送；“本应及时送回但忘记了”)a.疏忽的；不小心的 neglectful; negligent; careless
remit [ri`mit] (re-回，mit送)v.原谅；宽恕 pardon; forgive
remnant [remnEnt] (re-回，mn=man留,-ant名词后缀)n.残余，遗迹 leftover; remains; residue; balance
remonstrate [ri`mCnstreit] (re-又， 再 monstr 给看， -ate 动词后缀)v,规劝； 抗议 urge; point out; protest; object
remorse [ri`mC:s] (re-又, 再，mors←mord 咬)n.悔恨； 痛恨 anguish; grief; regret; penitence
remote [ri`mEut] (re-相反，离开，mot运动)a.遥远的；疏远的 distant; distant in relation, connection, etc.
remuneration [ri,mju:nE`reiFEn] (re- 再， 回，muner 礼物，-ation名词后缀)n.报酬； 酬劳 earnings; income; pay; reward
renaissance [rE`neisEns] (re-重新， naiss←nasc 出生， -ance 名词后缀)n.复兴； 复活 rebirth; revival
rendition [ren`diFEn] (re-回，-n-, dit给予，-ion名词后缀)n.给予，移交 rendering
renegade [renigeid] (re- 再， neg 否认， -ade 名词后缀)n.叛徒； 变节者 traitor; turncoat; apostate
renounce [ri`nauns] (re-回，nounce说)v.否认；放弃 disclaim; deny; reject; abjure; abandon; discard
renovate [renEuveit] (re-再，nov新，-ate动词后缀)v.革新；改善 remake; redo; recondition
renowned [ri`naund] (re-再，nown=nomin名字，-ed…的；“再次提起名字的”)a.著名的 famous
renunciation [ri,nQnsi`eiFEn] (re-回，nunci 说，-ation名词后缀)n.放弃；否认；自制，克已 renouncing; selfdenial
repast [ri`pa:st] (re- 又， past←pascere 喂)n.正餐； 食物 meal; food
repeal [ri`pi:l] (re- 回， peal←pell 要求)v.撤消； 废止 abolish; invalidate; cancel; rescind; withdraw
repel [ri`pel] (re-回，pel推驱)v.逐退；击退；反驳 refuse; reject; resist
repent [ri`pent] (re-再，pent痛)v.后悔；懊悔 regret; be sorry
repetition [repi`tiFEn] (re-再，重新，pet追求，求得，-ition名词后缀)n.重复；背诵；复制品 restatement; duplication
replenish [ri`pleniF] (re-再，plen充满，-ish动词后缀)v.补充；添置 supply; furnish; stock; fill again
replete [ri`pli:t] (re-又，plet=plen充满)a.充满的；饱满的 full; filled
replica [replikE] (re-回，plic折；“折回成原样”)n.复制品；拷贝 imitation; model; reproduction; copy
replicate [replikeit] (-ate动词后缀)v.重复；复制 repeat; duplicate
repose [ri`pEuz] (re-回，pos放；“把心放回”)n.睡眠；平静；沉着 rest; sleep; calmness
reprehend [,repri`hend] (re-回，pre-先，hend抓住) v.责难；谴责 blame; chide; scold; reproach
reprehensible [,repri`hensEbl] (re-回，pre-我，hens抓住，-ible…的)a.应受责备的 worthy of blame
repress [ri`pres] (re-回，press压)v.镇压；抑制；忍受 suppress; smother; quell; restrain; keep down
reprimand [reprima:nd] (re-又，prim压，-and后缀)v.谴责；严厉责备 admonish; blame; chide; rebuke; reproach; scold
reprisal [ri`praizEl] (re-再，pris抓，-al 名词后缀)n.报复 counter-stroke; requital; retribution; revenge
reproach [ri`prEutF] (re-回，proach近)v.责备，非难，污辱 blame; abuse; chide; defame; rebuke; reprimand
reproduce [ri:prE`dju:s] (re-再，producde生产)再生产，再造，复制
reproduction [,ri:prE`dQkFEn] (re-再，pro-向前，duct引导，-ion名词后缀)n.再生；复制(品) copy; duplicate
reprove [ri`pru:v] 谴责；责骂
repudiate [ri`pju:dieit] (re- 回，pud 感到害羞， -i-, -ate 动词后缀)v.否认； 绝拒接受； 拒付；遗弃 disown; reject; renounce; cast away; disclaim
repugnance [ri`pQgnEns] (re-回, pugn打，-ance名词后缀)n.嫌弃，讨厌 disgust; abhorrence; dislike; distaste; loathing
repugnant [ri`pQgnEnt] (-ant形容词后缀)a.厌恶的；反抗的 abhorrent; distasteful; offensive; revolting
repulse [ri`pQls] (re-回，puls推，驱)v.打退，击退；反驳 defeat; disregard; rebuff; reject; refuse; rive back
reputation [,repju`teiFEn] (-ation名词后缀)n.名声，信誉，声望 name; opinion; credit; repute; stature
repute [ri`pju:t] (re-再，put 认为)v.认为; 誉为 consider; esteenn
request [ri`kwest] (re-再，quest 寻求)v.要求；请求 ask for; desire; demand
requisite [rekwizit] (re-再，quis寻求，-ite形容词或名词后缀)a.必要的 essential; necessary
requital [ri`kwaitl] (re-回，quit满足，自由，-al名词后缀)n.回报；报酬；补偿 payment; recompense; reward
rescind [ri`sind] (re-回， scind 切)v.废除； 撤回； 解除 repeal; revoke; withdraw; cancel
resemblance [ri`zemblEns] (-ance名词后缀)n.类 似；外观 analogy; closeness; facsimile; likeness; sameness
resemble [ri`zembl] (re-再，又，(sembl相似)v.类似；象 approach; be like; duplicate; take after
resent [ri`zent] (re-反，sent感觉)v.对…不满；怨恨 begrudge; dislike; grudge at
reserve [ri`zE:v] (re-回，serv看守，留心) v.保留；储备 retain; keep; stockpile; store
reservoir [rezEvwa:] 水库
resettle [ri`setl] (re-再，settle安居)v.再殖民，再安定下来
reshape [ri:`Feip] (re- 重新， shape 形)v.给…以新形式； 重订…的新方针 shape again; give new shape or form to
reside [ri`zaid] (re-反复，sid坐；“反复坐一个地方”)v.居住 dwell; inhabit; lodge; remain; settle; sojourn
resident [rezidEnt] (-ent名词或形容词后缀)n.居民 citizen; inhabitant; lodger; occupant
residual [ri`zidjEl] (-al…的)a.残余的 left-over; remaining; unused
residue [rezidju:] (re-回, sid坐; “坐在原处不动”)n.残余; 余渣 somthing remaining
resign [ri`zain] (re-回，sign记号)v.放弃；舍弃；顺从 give up; yield; submit
resilient [ri`ziliEnt] (re-回，sili跳，跃，-ent形容词后缀)a.愉快的，有弹性的 lively; buoyant; plastic; elastic; bouncy
resist [ri`zist] (re-反, 反对，sist站)v.反对；反抗；妨碍 counteract; oppose; refuse; avoid; repel
resistant [ri`zistEnt] (-ant形容词后缀)a.反对的；反抗的 antagonistic; opposed; defiant; dissident
resolute [rezElu:t] (re-下，solu松开)a.坚决的；不屈的 determined; firm; obstinate; stubborn; persevering
resonance [rezEnEns] (-ance名词后缀)a.反响；共鸣 reverberation; echo; sonorousness
