想在雅思考试中获得高分,词汇当然是重要的衡量标准之一,但是在掌握词汇的同时,更重要的是,了解每个词汇的变换形式大家常用的形容词,会有哪些替代的同义词形式呢?
➡ A synonym is a word or expression with the same or a similar meaning as another word.
➡比如说,描述一个东东特别漂亮,除了大家常用的beautiful之外,还可以用resplendent这个词。
➡要注意的是,下面的这些同义词中会有一些小的区别。比如同样是表达漂亮这个含义,breathtaking更适用于描述风景,gorgeous则更多用来描述人物。
bad
➡ synonym
negative, detrimental, inferior, inadequate, incorrect, poor, unsatisfactory, harmful, unacceptable, unpleasant, discouraging, terrible
examples
➡ Dumping waste exerts a negative effect on environment.
倾倒垃圾对环境产生了负面的影响。
➡ Passive smoking can have a detrimental effect on anyone’s health.
吸二手烟对任何人的健康都会有一个有害的影响。
big
➡ synonym
sizable, enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, large, sizable, grand, great, tall, substantial, mammoth, astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous
examples
➡ The mechanic spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition.
汽车修理工花了大量的时间把发动机恢复到完美的状态。
➡ Global warming influences a large number of people living in this area.
全球变暖影响了在这边海域生活的一大群人。
amazing
➡ synonym
unbelievable, improbable, fantastic, fabulous, incredible, wonderful, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary
examples
➡ This extraordinary event is held occasionally by the government.
这个很棒的活动是政府不定期会举办的。
➡ John has already had an incredible moment with his friends in England.
约翰已经和他的朋友们在英国度过了一段美好的时光。
interesting
➡ synonym
fascinating , gripping, arresting, enthralling, engaging, attractive, inviting, intriguing, provocative, though-provoking, challenging, inspiring, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining, piquant, engrossing, absorbing
examples
➡ This challenging sport brings certain benefits to trainees.
这个有挑战性的运动给训练员们带来了某些好处。
➡ He had a fascinating idea to support this project.
他有一个特别有趣的想法去支持这个项目。
important
➡ synonym
chief, critical, crucial, essential, imperative, key, necessary, urgent, weighty, vital
examples
➡The president's support is critical (to this project).
总统的支持(对该计划)至关重要。
➡ It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious.
必须现在就采取行动,而不是再等到问题变得难以收拾。
beautiful
➡ synonym
Attractive, breathtaking, wonderful, picturesque (landscape/view)
Attractive, glowing, gorgeous, good-looking (person)
examples
➡The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.
山顶的美景令人叹为观止。
➡ The bride looked gorgeous.
新娘看上去美极了。