修饰海洋的形容词
billowy adj rising or moving like waves 如波涛汹涌的.
表示颜色/光彩的形容词
bright adj (-er, -est)
1 giving out or reflecting much light; shining 发光的; 反光的; 明亮的: bright sunshine 灿烂的阳光 *| bright eyes 明亮的眼睛 *| Tomorrow's weather will be cloudy with bright periods. 明天的天气多云、间中有阳光
2 (of a colour) intense; bold; vivid （指颜色）鲜艳的, 鲜明的, 醒目的: a bright blue dress 宝蓝色的连衣裙 *| The leaves on the trees are bright green in spring. 春天树上的叶子是翠绿的
brilliant adj very bright; sparkling 非常明亮的; 光辉夺目的: brilliant sunshine 灿烂的阳光 *| a brilliant diamond 耀眼的钻石 *| a sky of brilliant blue 蔚蓝色的天空.
ashen adj like ashes in colour; very pale 灰色的; 苍白的: She listened to the tragic news ashen-faced. 她听到这一悲惨消息, 脸都白了.
ashy adj of or like ashes; covered with ashes 灰的; 像灰的; 覆盖著灰的: His face was ashy grey. 他面如土色.
auburn adj (esp of hair) reddish-brown （尤指毛发）红褐色的.
azure n [U], adj bright blue, as of the sky 天蓝色（的）; 浅蓝色（的）; 蔚蓝色（的）: a lake reflecting the azure of the sky 反射著蔚蓝色天空的湖面 *| a dress of azure silk 天蓝色的丝绸连衣裙.
bluish adj tending towards blue; fairly blue 接近蓝色的; 浅蓝的: eyes of bluish green 绿中透蓝的眼睛.
bay n, adj (horse) of a reddish-brown colour 红棕色的（马）: riding a big bay (mare) 骑著红棕色的大（母）马.
beige adj, n [U] (of a) very light yellowish brown 米黄色（的）: a beige carpet 米色地毯.
bilious adj of a sickly yellowish colour (similar to bile) 黄疸颜色的: a bilious (shade of) green 黄绿色.
blood-red adj having the colour of blood; bright red 血红色的; 鲜红的: Her finger-nails were blood-red. 她指甲鲜红. *| ,blood-red `nails 鲜红的指甲.
brassy adj (-ier, -iest) like brass in colour 黄铜色的
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brindled adj (esp of cows, dogs and cats) brown with streaks of another colour （尤指牛、狗、猫）棕色的并夹杂其他颜色之斑纹的.
修饰声音的词
brassy adj (-ier, -iest) like a brass musical instrument in sound; harsh; blaring 声如铜管乐器的; 刺耳的; 嘹亮的
brazen adj
(a) made of brass; like brass 黄铜制的; 黄铜般的
(b) having a harsh brassy sound 声音响亮刺耳的: the brazen notes of a trumpet 喇叭的响亮的声音.
breathy adj (-ier, -iest) (of the voice) with a noticeable sound of breathing （指嗓音）带有明显呼吸声音的.
brittle adj (of a sound) unpleasantly hard and sharp （指声音）尖利的: a brittle laugh 尖利的笑声 *| The orchestra was brittle in tone. 管弦乐队演奏的曲调尖利刺耳
表示味道的词
balmy adj (-ier, -iest) fragrant and soothing; like balm 芳香的; 能止痛的; 如香脂的.
beery adj like or smelling of beer 似啤酒的; 啤酒味的: a beery taste, smell 啤酒的味道、气味 *| beery men 身上有啤酒味的人.
bland adj (-er, -est) (sometimes derog 有时作贬义) (of food) not rich or stimulating; very mild in flavour; tasteless （指食物）不油腻的, 无刺激性的, 清淡的, 无味的: He eats only bland food because of his ulcer. 他患溃疡, 只能吃无刺激性的食物. *| This cheese is rather bland. 这乾酪没什麽味道.
brackish adj (of water) slightly salty （指水）略咸的.
briny adj salty 咸的. the briny n [sing] (dated joc 旧, 谑) the sea 海: take a dip in the briny 到海里小游片刻.
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对事物本身的技巧性、艺术性做出描写的形容词
artful adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of things or actions) cleverly made or contrived （指事物或行动）巧妙作出或设计的: an artful deception, trick, etc 骗局, 诡计 *| an artful little gadget for opening tins 小巧玲珑的开罐头工具.
artistic adj done with skill and good taste; beautiful 有艺术技巧的; 有美感的: The decor is so artistic. 全部装饰很有艺术性.
assorted adj of different sorts; mixed 各种各样的; 混杂的; 什锦的: a tin of assorted biscuits 一罐什锦饼乾.
awkward adj badly designed; difficult to use 设计不当的; 使用不便的; 别扭的: The handle of this teapot has an awkward shape. 这茶壶把儿的形状真别扭. *| It's an awkward door you have to bend down to go through it. 这扇门很不方便--得弯著腰才能过去.
对计划、建议等的评价或描写
abortive adj coming to nothing; unsuccessful 落空的; 失败的: an abortive attempt, coup, mission 落空的尝试, 政变, 任务 *| plans that proved abortive 终归失败了的计划.
abortively
attainable adj that can be attained 可获得; 可达到的; 可实现的: These objectives are certainly attainable. 这些目标一定可以达到.
airy-fairy adj (infml derog 口, 贬) not practical or realistic 不实际的; 不现实的: airy-fairy notions 异想天开的想法 *| The scheme seems a bit airy-fairy to me. 这个计划我看有些不著边际.
arguable adj
1 that can be argued or asserted 可论证的; 可断言的: It is arguable that we would be just as efficient with fewer staff. 我们的职员少一些也能发挥同样效率, 这是言之成理的.
2 not certain; questionable 可疑的; 有问题的: This account contains many arguable statements. 这种说法含有很多疑点.
absurd adj
1 unreasonable; not sensible 不合理的; 荒谬的; 荒唐的: What an absurd suggestion! 多么荒唐的建议! *| It was absurd of you to suggest such a thing. 你竟提出这种事, 真荒唐.
2 foolish in a funny way; ridiculous 愚蠢得可笑的; 怪诞不经的: That uniform makes them look absurd. 他们穿著那种制服看起来怪模怪样的.
alleged adj [attrib 作定语] stated without being proved （未经证实而）陈述的: the alleged culprit, ie the person said to be the culprit 被控的疑犯.
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abstract adj
1 existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or practical existence 抽象的: We may talk of beautiful things, but beauty itself is abstract. 我们尽可谈论美的事物, 然而美本身却是抽象的. *| He has some abstract (ie vague, impractical) notion of wanting to change the world. 他有一种要改造世界的空想.
2 (of art) not representing objects in a realistic way but expressing the artist's ideas and feelings about certain aspects of them （指艺术）抽象派的: an abstract painting, painter 抽象画, 抽象派画家.
Cf 参看 concrete1 1.
abstruse adj difficult to understand 难解的; 深奥的.
abstrusely adv. abstruseness
描写物的表面状况的形容词
boggy adj (of land) soft and wet （指土地）软而湿的: boggy ground, moorland, etc 软而湿的地面、高沼地等.
amorphous adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] having no definite shape or form; not organized 无定形的; 无组织的; 杂乱的: amorphous blobs of paint 乱七八糟的颜料 *| an amorphous collection of jumpers and socks 一堆套头毛衣和袜子.
battered adj out of shape because of age, regular use or frequent accidents 由于年久、经常使用或事故频仍等原因而走样的: a battered old hat 一顶破旧不堪的帽子 *| Your car looks rather battered. 你的汽车看上去破破烂烂的.
bedraggled (also draggled) adj made wet or dirty by rain, mud, etc; untidy （被雨、泥等）弄湿或弄脏的; 不整齐的: bedraggled appearance, clothes, hair 邋遢的样子、衣服、头发 *| The tents looked very bedraggled after the storm. 暴风雨过後帐篷又湿又脏.
bleak adj (-er, -est) (of a landscape) bare; exposed; wind-swept （指景物）荒凉的, 裸露的, 光秃秃的: bleak hills, mountains, moors, etc 荒凉的丘陵、群山、旷野等.
bloated adj swollen with fat, gas or liquid （因含脂肪、气体或液体）肿胀的: a bloated face 臃肿的脸 *| I've had so much to eat I feel absolutely bloated. 我吃得过多, 肚子胀得不得了. *| (fig 比喻) bloated with pride 骄傲自大的.
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beat-up adj (infml 口 esp US) worn out; battered 穿破的; 用坏的: a beat-up old car 破旧的汽车
balanced adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] keeping or showing a balance 保持平衡的; 显示平衡的: a balanced state of mind, ie a stable one, in which no single emotion is too strong 内心的平衡（无过激情绪的稳定心态） *| a balanced decision, ie one reached after comparing all the arguments 折衷的决定（比较所有意见之後作出的决定） *| a balanced diet, ie one with the quantity and variety of food needed for good health 均衡饮食（按照增进健康所需之食物数量及品种进行调配的饮食）
asymmetric (also asymmetrical ) adj not having parts that correspond to each other in size, shape, etc; lacking symmetry 不对称的: Most people's faces are asymmetrical. 多数人的脸并不对称.
awry adj [pred 作表语] crooked 扭曲; 歪; 斜: Her clothes were all awry. 她的衣服全都歪歪扭扭的.
bald adj without the expected covering 缺少应有的覆盖物的: Our dog has a bald patch (ie a patch with no hair) on its leg. 我们的狗的腿上秃了一块. *| bald (ie badly worn) tyres 光秃的（严重磨损的）轮胎 *| (fig 比喻) a bald landscape, ie one with no trees, bushes, etc 光秃秃的景象（没有树木等）.
bare adj (-r, -st)
(a) without clothing 裸露的: bare legs 光腿 *| bare to the waist, ie wearing no clothes above the waist 裸露上身.
(b) without the usual covering or protection 缺少遮盖的; 没有保护的: bare floors, ie without carpets, rugs, etc 光地板（无地毯等的） *| a bare hillside, ie one without shrubs or trees 光秃的山坡（没有树木的山坡） *| trees that are already bare, ie that have already lost their leaves 光秃了的树木（树叶已落光的） *| with his head bare, ie not wearing a hat 他光著头（未戴帽） *| with one's bare hands, ie without tools or weapons 赤手（未带工具或武器）.
beat-up adj (infml 口 esp US) worn out; battered 穿破的; 用坏的: a ,beat-up old car 破旧的汽车.
bejewelled (US bejeweled) adj decorated or adorned with jewels 饰以珠宝的.
bespangled adj [pred 作表语] ~ (with sth) decorated with (things that shine or sparkle) 用（亮晶晶的东西）装饰: a sky bespangled with stars 闪烁著繁星的天空.
bespattered adj [pred 作表语] ~ (with sth) covered with (spots of dirt, etc) （被泥点等）溅污: Her clothes were bespattered with mud. 她的衣服溅上了泥污.
blood-stained adj stained with blood 有血污的: a blood-stained shirt 沾有血迹的衬衫.
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bloody adj (-ier, -iest) covered with blood; bleeding 血染的; 出血的: His clothes were torn and bloody. 他的衣服撕破了并染有血迹. *| give sb a bloody nose, ie hit sb's nose so that it bleeds 把某人打得鼻孔流血.
blotched, blotchy adjs covered in blotches 有大块大块斑点的: blotchy skin 有大块斑点的皮肤.
bold adj (-er, -est) clearly visible; distinct; striking; vivid 显而易见的; 轮廓清楚的; 突出的; 生动的: the bold outline of a mountain against the sky 天空衬托出山的清楚轮廓 *| bold, legible handwriting 醒目而清楚的字体 *| She paints with bold strokes of the brush. 她用雄健有力的笔触绘画.
bushy adj (-ier, -iest) covered with bushes 长满灌木的
描写物的功能的形容词
abrasive adj that scrapes or rubs sth away; rough 有研磨作用的; 粗糙的: abrasive substances, surfaces, materials 研磨剂, 研磨面, 研磨材料.
all-purpose adj having many different uses 有多种用途的; 通用的: an all-purpose workroom 通用工作室.
blunt adj (-er, -est) without a sharp edge or a point 不锋利的; 不尖的; 钝的: a blunt knife, razor-blade, saw, pencil, etc 钝的小刀、不锋利的刀片、不快的锯、秃的铅笔等.
对物本身的纯写实性描写
bouncy adj (-ier, -iest) (of a ball) able to bounce （指球）有弹性的.
battered adj out of shape because of age, regular use or frequent accidents 由于年久、经常使用或事故频仍等原因而走样的: a battered old hat 一顶破旧不堪的帽子 *| Your car looks rather battered. 你的汽车看上去破破烂烂的.
abrupt adj (of a slope) very steep （指斜坡）陡峭的.
bendy adj (infml 口)
(a) having many bends; winding 弯弯曲曲的; 迂回曲折的: a bendy road 弯弯曲曲的道路.
(b) that can be bent easily; flexible 易弯曲的; 柔性的: bendy material 柔性材料 *| a bendy twig 易弯曲的嫩枝.
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acidic adj of or like an acid 酸性的; 酸味的.
acid adj
1.having a bitter sharp taste; sour 酸味的; 酸的: A lemon is an acid fruit. 柠檬是一种酸的水果. *| Vinegar has an acid taste. 醋有酸味.
2 (chemistry 化) having the essential properties of an acid 酸性的.
acidulous adj rather sharp or bitter in taste or manner （味）酸的;
acidulated adj made slightly acid 带酸味的; 微酸的.
acoustic adj
1 (a) of sound or the sense of hearing 声音的; 听觉的.
(b) of acoustics 传音效果的; 声学的.
2 [usu attrib 通常作定语] (of a musical instrument) not electric （指乐器）原声的（不是电的）: an acoustic guitar 原声吉他.
acrid adj having a strongly bitter smell or taste 呛人的; 辛辣的; 苦的: acrid fumes from burning rubber 燃烧橡胶的刺鼻浓烟 *| Vinegar smells acrid. 醋味呛人.
aromatic adj having a pleasant, distinctive smell; fragrant 芳香的; 有香味的: aromatic spices 香料.
adherent adj ~ (to sth) sticking; adhering 粘著的; 附著的: an adherent surface 粘著面.
adhesive adj that can adhere; causing things to adhere; sticky 可粘著的; 黏性的: adhesive side of a stamp 邮票[印花]有胶黏的一面 *| adhesive tape/plaster 黏胶带
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adjacent / E5dVeIsnt; E`dVesnt/ adj ~ (to sth) situated near or next to sth; close or touching 与某物邻近的; 毗连的; 接近的; 相接触的: We work in adjacent rooms. 我们在邻接的房间 工作. *| My room is adjacent to his. 我的房间与他的相连接.
adjustable
adj that can be adjusted 可调节的; 可调整的: adjustable seat-belts 可调节的座位安全带.
air-cooled adj cooled by a current of air 空气冷却的: an air-cooled engine 空气冷却的发动机.
airtight adj not allowing air to enter or escape 不透气的; 密闭的; 密封的.
air-to-air
adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] from one aircraft to another in flight 空对空的（在飞行中从一飞行器到另一飞行器的）: an air-to-air missile 空对空导弹.
airborne adj (a) [attrib 作定语] transported by the air 空运的; 空中传播的; 空气传播的; 风媒的: airborne seeds 空气传播的种子. (b) [pred 作表语] (of aircraft) in the air after taking off （指飞行器）起飞後在飞行中: Smoking is forbidden until the plane is airborne. 飞机升空时禁止吸烟. (c) [attrib 作定语] (of troops) specially trained for operations using aircraft （指部队）受过空战训练的: an airborne division 空降师. 7
airy adj (-ier, -iest) [usu attrib 通常作定语] (a) light as air 像空气一样轻的; 轻飘飘的: an airy silk gauze 轻飘飘的丝质薄纱.
ajar adj [pred 作表语] (of a door) slightly open （指门）微开著, 半开著: The door was/stood ajar. 那扇门半开著. *| leave the door ajar 让门半开著.
alabaster adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (a) of alabaster 雪花石膏的: an alabaster vase 雪花石膏花瓶.
airworthy adj (of aircraft) fit to fly; in good working order （指飞行器）适航的; 飞行性能良好的. Airworthiness. N
alcoholic adj of or containing alcohol 酒精的; 含酒精的: alcoholic `drinks 含酒精的饮料 *| Home-made wine can be very alcoholic. 自制的酒有的酒性很烈.
alterable adj that can be altered 可改变的; 可修改的.
artificial adj made or produced by man in imitation of sth natural; not real 人造的; 人工的; 假的: artificial flowers, light, limbs, pearls 假花, 人造光, 义肢, 假珍珠.
base adj (-r, -st)
1 not pure 不纯的: base coin 搀有贱金属的硬币.
2 low in value 不值钱的: base metal 贱金属.
表示对事物的积极评价的形容词
beautiful adj
1 having beauty; giving pleasure to the senses or the mind 美丽的; 美观的; 美好的: a beautiful face, baby, flower, view, voice, poem, smell, morning 美妙的脸庞、婴儿、花朵、景物、声音、诗歌、气味、早晨 *| beautiful weather, music, chocolate 极好的天气、音乐、巧克力.
2 very satisfactory 极其满意的: The organization was beautiful. 组织工作极佳. *| What beautiful timing! 时间正合适!
admirable adj deserving or causing admiration; excellent 令人钦佩的; 极好的: an admirable performance 优美的表演 *| His handling of the situation was admirable. 他对这情况的处理令人钦佩.
brilliant adj causing admiration; outstanding; exceptional 令人钦佩的; 杰出的; 非凡的: a brilliant achievement, exploit, career, performance, etc 非凡的成就、功绩、事业、表演等 *| The play was a brilliant success. 这出戏是一大成功.
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acceptable adj ~ (to sb)
1 (a) worth accepting 值得接受的: Is the proposal acceptable to you? 这个建议你认为可以接受吗?
(b) welcome 受欢迎的: A cup of tea would be most acceptable. 来一杯茶就最好不过了.
2 tolerable 可容忍的: an acceptable risk, sacrifice, profit margin, .
admissible adj (fml 文) worthy of being accepted or considered 值得接受的; 值得考虑的: Such behaviour is not admissible among our staff. 这种行为在我们职员中是不允许的.
attractive adj having the power to attract; pleasing or interesting 有吸引力的; 诱人的; 使人愉快的; 引起兴趣的: I don't find him at all attractive. 我觉得他一点儿也不讨人喜欢. *| Your proposal sounds very attractive. 你的建议很动听. *| goods for sale at attractive prices 价钱低廉诱人的货物.
advantageous adj ~ (to sb) profitable; beneficial 有利的; 有益的.
beneficial adj ~ (to sth/sb) having a helpful or useful effect; advantageous 有益的; 有用的; 有好处的: a beneficial result, influence, etc 有益的结果、影响等 *| Fresh air is beneficial to one's health. 新鲜空气有益於健康.
amusing adj causing laughter or smiles; enjoyable 好笑的; 有趣的; 引人发笑的: an amusing story, story-teller 好笑的故事, 讲故事的人 *| Our visits to the theatre made the holiday more amusing. 我们因看了几场戏而使假日倍添情趣.
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arresting adj attracting attention; striking 引人注意的; 显著的: an arresting smile 引人注目的微笑.
bijou adj [attrib 作定语] small and elegant 小巧玲珑的: a bijou residence 小巧别致的住宅.
表示对事物的消极评价的形容词
bizarre adj strange in appearance or effect; grotesque; eccentric 奇形怪状的; 古怪的.
bitty adj (usu derog 通常作贬义) made up of bits; lacking unity 拼凑的; 零碎的: a bitty conversation, interview, film 东拉西扯的对话、电影 *| The play is rather bitty. 这出戏有点儿像拼凑的.
banal adj commonplace; uninteresting 平常的; 乏味的: banal remarks, thoughts, sentiments, etc 平平常常的话语、思想、感情等.
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bland adj (-er, -est) without striking features; uninteresting 无显著特徵的; 引不起兴趣的: He has a bland appearance. 他外表平庸.
awful adj
1 extremely bad or unpleasant; terrible 极坏的; 极讨厌的; 可怕的: an awful accident, experience, shock, etc 可怕的事故, 经历, 打击等 *| The plight of starving people is too awful to think about. 饥民的苦境糟得不敢去想.
2 (infml 口) very bad; dreadful 很坏的; 糟透的: What awful weather! 多么坏的天气! *| I feel awful. 我觉得难受极了. *| It's an awful nuisance? 讨厌透了! *| The film was awful. 那个电影糟透了.
beastly adj (infml 口 esp Brit) unpleasant; nasty 使人不愉快的; 恶劣的: What beastly weather! 多麽恶劣的天气! *| That's absolutely beastly of him. 那他可太可恶了. adv (infml 口 esp Brit) very; extremely 很; 极其: It's beastly cold outside! 外边冷极了!
adverse adj [usu attrib 通常作定语]
1 (a) not favourable; contrary 不利的; 相反的: adverse winds, weather conditions, circumstances 逆风, 恶劣的天气, 逆境.
(b) hostile; opposing 敌对的; 反对的: adverse criticism 非难 *| an adverse reaction to the proposals 对那些建议的异议.
2 harmful 有害的: the adverse effects of drugs 药物的有害的副作用. > adversely adv: His health was adversely affected by the climate. 他的健康因气候影响而严重受损.
baneful adj evil or causing evil 有害的; 有毒的: a baneful influence 有害的影响.
barren adj [usu attrib 通常作定语] (fig 比喻) without value, interest or result 无价值、趣味或结果的: a barren discussion 毫无意义的讨论.
awkward adj causing difficulty, embarrassment or inconvenience 造成困难, 尴尬或不便的: an awkward series of bends in the road 路上一连串难走的弯 *| You've put me in a very awkward position. 你把我弄得很狼狈. *| Please arrange the next meeting at a less awkward time. 请把下次会议时间安排得方便些. *| It's very awkward of you not to play for the team tomorrow. 你明天不为本队参加比赛可太不像话了. *| Stop being so awkward! 别这么别别扭扭的!
bawdy adj (-ier, -iest) amusing in a coarse or indecent way （以粗俗或下流的方式）娱人的: bawdy jokes, stories, etc 淫猥的笑话、故事等.
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表示行为、活动盛况的形容词
all-star adj [attrib 作定语] including many famous actors 包括很多著名演员的; 明星云集的: an all-star cast 有很多明星的演员阵容.
breathtaking adj very exciting; spectacular 非常激动人心的; 壮观的: a breathtaking view, mountain-range, waterfall 壮丽的景色、山脉、瀑布 *| Her beauty was breathtaking. 她艳丽动人
austere adj (of a building or place) very simple and plain; without ornament or comfort （指建筑物或地方）简朴的, 无装饰的, 简陋的: The room was furnished in austere style. 这间屋子的陈设都很简单朴素.
表示物体形状的形容词
angular adj having angles or sharp corners 有角的; 有尖角的.
barbed adj having a barb or barbs 有倒钩的; 有倒刺的: a barbed hook 带倒钩的钩子 *| (fig 比喻) barbed comments 刺人的话. barbed wire wire with short sharp points along it, used for fences, etc 刺钢丝（用作铁丝网等）: The barbed wire fence round the perimeter discouraged intruders. 周围有铁丝网阻止了外人闯入.
对行为、过程、事件做出描写的形容词
automatic adj (of actions) done without thinking, esp from habit or routine; unconscious （指动作）未加思索而做出的（尤指基於习惯或因袭陈规者）; 无意识的: For most of us breathing is automatic. 我们大多数人的呼吸都是无意识的.
bald adj without elaboration; plain or dull 不刻意修饰的; 简单的; 单调的: bald facts 简单的事实 *| a bald statement of the facts 对事实的直截了当的陈述.
brave adj (-r, -st) (of an action) requiring or showing courage （指行为）需要勇气 11
的, 表现出勇气的: a brave act, deed, speech 有勇气的举动、行为、讲话 *| a brave fight against disease 与疾病进行的毫不畏惧的斗争.
brief adj (-er, -est) (of speech or writing) using few words; concise （指说话或写作）简短的; 简洁的: a brief account, report, description, etc of the accident 对事故简短的叙述、报道、描述 *| Please be brief, ie say what you want to say quickly. 请简断截说
对行为、过程/状态、事件做出评价或描写的形容词
bearable adj that can be endured; tolerable 可忍受的; 经得住的: The climate is bearable. 这种气候尚可忍受.
breathless adj
1. causing one to be breathless; strenuous 引起气喘的; 费力的: breathless haste/hurry/pace/speed 赶得使人喘不过气来的仓促[匆忙/步子/速度].
2. [attrib 作定语] tense; making one hold one's breath 紧张的; 使人屏住呼吸的: a breathless hush in the concert hall 音乐厅内屏息无声.
3. with no air or wind 无空气的; 无风的: a breathless calm 死寂.
adventurous adj full of danger and excitement 充满危险和刺激的; 惊险的: an adventurous holiday 惊险刺激的假日. adventurously adv.
alcoholic adj [attrib 作定语] caused by drinking alcohol 由喝酒引起的: be in an alcoholic stupor 醉得不省人事.
allergic adj caused by an allergy 由变态反应引起的; 由过敏引起的: an allergic rash 变应疹.
believable adj that can be believed 可信的
bookable adj that can be reserved 可预订的: All seats are bookable in advance. 所有的座位都可以预订.
approachable adj (of people or things) that can be approached （指人或物）可接近的 : The village is only approachable from the south. 这个村子只有从南边才能 12
到达.
accessible adj ~ (to sb) that can be reached, used, etc 可接近的; 可进入的; 可使用的: a beach accessible only from the sea 只能从海上到达的沙滩 *| documents not accessible to the public 公众无法接触到的文件.
accidental adj happening unexpectedly or by chance 意外的; 偶然的: a verdict of accidental death 意外死亡的裁决 *| an accidental meeting with a friend 偶然遇到一位朋友.
adventitious adj (fml 文) not planned; accidental 未经计划的; 偶然的: an adventitious occurrence 偶发事件.
accessory adj additional; extra 附加的; 额外的.
additional adj added; extra; supplementary 附加的; 另外的; 外加的: additional charges, candidates, supplies 外加的费用, 候选人, 供应.
arduous adj needing much effort or energy; laborious 艰巨的; 费力的: an arduous task 艰巨的任务 *| The work is arduous and the hours are long. 工作吃力, 时间又长.
表示事物之间关系的形容词
ancillary adj ~ (to sth) helping in a subsidiary way 辅助的: ancillary staff, duties, roads, industries 辅助职员, 任务, 道路, 工业.
auxiliary adj giving help or support; additional 帮助的; 辅助的; 附加的; 副的: auxiliary troops 辅助部队 *| an auxiliary nurse 助理护士 *| an auxiliary generator in case of power cuts 万一断电时使用的备用发电机.
akin adj [pred 作表语] ~ (to sth) similar; related 近似; 有关系: He felt something akin to pity. 他感到有一种近於怜悯的感情. *| Pity and love are closely akin. 怜悯近乎爱.
alike adj [pred 作表语] like one another; similar 相同; 一样; 相似: These two photographs are almost alike. 这两张照片几乎一样. *| The twins don't look at all alike. 这对双胞胎一点儿都不像. *| All music is alike to him, ie He cannot tell one kind from another. 各种音乐在他听来全都一样（他辨别不出音乐的种类）.
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analogous adj ~ (to/with sth) partially similar or parallel; offering an analogy 类似的; 相似的: The two processes are not analogous. 这两种过程不相似. *| The present crisis is analogous with the situation immediately before the war. 目前的危机与大战前夕的形势类似.
allied adj ~ (to sth) connected; similar 有关联的; 类似的: a union of `allied trades 一个同业工会 *| The increase in violent crimes is al`lied to the rise in unemployment. 暴力罪案的增加与失业的增加有关.
applicable adj [pred 作表语] ~ (to sb/sth) that can be applied (apply 7); appropriate or suitable 可适用; 合适; 适当: This part of the form is not applicable (ie does not apply) to foreign students. 表格中的这一部分不适用於外国学生.
alien adj
1 (a) foreign 外国的: an alien land 外国.
(b) unfamiliar; strange 不熟悉的; 陌生的: an alien environment 陌生的环境 *| alien customs 陌生的风俗习惯.
2 [pred 作表语] ~ to sth/sb contrary to sth; hateful to sb 与某事物相反; 使某人憎恨: Such principles are alien to our religion. 这些原则与我们的宗教信仰相抵触. *| Cruelty was quite alien to his nature/to him. 残忍的行为与他的本性[与他]格格不入.
appropriate adj ~ (for/to sth) suitable; right and proper 适当的; 合适的; 正当的: Sports clothes are not appropriate for a formal wedding. 运动服用於正式婚礼中是不适当的. *| His formal style of speaking was appropriate to the occasion. 他郑重其事的讲话方式适合於那个场合. *| You will be informed of the details at the appropriate time. 在适当的时候将把详情告诉你.
ascribable adj [pred 作表语] ~ to sb/sth that can be ascribed to sb/sth 可归於, 起因於某人[某事物]: His success is ascribable simply to hard work. 他的成功就是由於勤奋.
attributable adj [pred 作表语] ~ to sb/sth that can be attributed to sb/sth 可归属或归因於某人[某事物]: Is this painting attributable to Michelangelo? 这幅画是米开朗琪罗画的吗?
attendant adj [attrib 作定语] accompanying 伴随的; 陪从的: an attendant nurse 专责护士 *| attendant circumstances 附带情况 *| famine and its attendant diseases 饥荒及随之而来的疾病.
automatic adj following necessarily 必然随之而来的: A fine for this offence is automatic. 对於这种过失, 罚款是必然的.
available adj
1 (of things) that can be used or obtained （指物）可用的或可得到的: Tickets are available at the box office. 票房有票. *| You will be informed when the book becomes available. 这本书有货时就通知你. *| This was the only available room. 只剩下那个房间可用了.
2 (of people) free to be seen, talked to, etc （指人）可会见的, 可与之交谈的等: I'm 14
available in the afternoon. 我下午有空. *| The Prime Minister was not available for comment. 首相无暇作出评论.
baseless adj without cause or foundation 无原因的; 无根据的: baseless fears, rumours, suspicions 无根据的恐慌、谣言、怀疑.
表示事物的倾向趋势的形容词
apt adj (-er, -est) [pred 作表语] ~ to do sth likely or having a tendency to do sth 易於做某事物; 有做某事物的倾向: apt to be forgetful, careless, quick-tempered, etc 健忘, 总是粗心大意, 动不动就发脾气 *| My pen is rather apt to leak. 我的钢笔爱漏墨水.
auspicious adj showing signs of future success; favourable; promising 吉利的; 吉祥的; 有前途的: I'm pleased that you've made such an auspicious start to the new term. 你新学期开门红使我很高兴.
表示物的属性的形容词
breakable adj easily broken 易碎的. breakables n [pl] breakable objects, eg glasses and cups 易碎的物品（如玻璃杯和瓷杯）
brittle adj
(a) hard but easily broken; fragile 硬而易碎的; 脆弱的: as brittle as thin glass 如薄玻璃一样容易破碎.
(b) (fig 比喻) easily damaged; insecure 容易损坏的; 不安全的: He has a brittle temper, ie loses his temper easily. 他脾气急. *| Constant stress has made our nerves brittle. 我们长期处於紧张状态, 神经已吃不消了.
breakneck adj [attrib 作定语] dangerously fast 快得危险的: drive, ride, travel, etc at breakneck speed 以非常危险的高速度开车、骑马、行进等
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bankrupt adj ~ (of sth) (derog 贬) completely lacking (in sth that is good) 完全缺乏（某种良好事物）: bankrupt of ideas, moral scruples 毫无主意、道德上的约束 *| a society that is morally bankrupt 道德沦丧的社会.
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