2009年大学英语四级句子词汇真题训练NO.2

　　1. In the_______ of the project not being a success, the investors stand to lose up to $30 million.
　　A) face 壹壹英语：www.yeeyi.net
　　B) time
　　C) event
　　D) course
　　2. _______, he does get annoyed with her sometimes.
　　A) Although much he likes her
　　B) Much although he likes her
　　C) As he likes her much
　　D) Much as he likes her
　　3. The British constitution is _______ a large extent a product of the historical events described above.
　　A) within
　　B) to
　　C) by
　　D) at
　　4、I suggested he should ________himself to his new conditions.
　　A)adapt
　　B)adopt
　　C)regulate
　　D)suit
　　5.Cancellation of the flight ________many passengers to spend the night at the airport.
　　A)resulted
　　B)obliged
　　C)demanded
　　D)recommended　　
　　ANSWERS:　　
　　1. 选C。 [题意]如果工程不成功的话，那些投资者一定会损失3000万美元。
　　A)in the face of
　　面对；
　　[ 范例] They showed courage in the face of danger. 面对危险他们表现出了勇气。
　　纵然；
　　[ 范例] He succeeded in the face of great opposition.尽管遭到许多反对,他还是成功了。
　　C)in the event of
　　如果...发生
　　[ 范例] In the event of rain, the match will be postponed. 如果下雨,比赛将延期。
　　D)in the course of
　　在...期间;在...过程中
　　[ 范例] The work should be completed in the course of this week.
　　这项工作应在本周内完成　　
　　2. 选D。 [题意]尽管他很喜欢她，他有时的确被她惹得生气。
　　[ 用法] 本句是由as引导的让步状语从句,需要使用倒装语序,将状语放到句首,　　
　　3. 选B。 [题意]英国宪法在相当程度上是一种历史事件的产物。
　　constitution n.
　　宪法;章程,法规壹壹英语考试www.yeeYi.net
　　[ 范例] The written constitution of the United States was adopted in 1787. 美国的成文宪法于一七八七年通过。
　　体质,体格
　　[ 范例] The young man has a strong constitution.这位年轻人身强力壮。
　　( 事物的)构造,组成(方式)
　　( 规章等的)制定;(团体等的)设立
　　historical a.
　　历史的,史学的 ；
　　[ 范例] historical research史学研究
　　有关历史的,基于史实的；
　　[ 范例] We went to see a historical play.
　　我们去看了出历史剧。
　　Describe vt.
　　描写,描绘,叙述;
　　[ 范例] Words cannot describe the beauty of the scene. 语言难以描述那景色之美丽。
　　He described in detail how the accident happened. 他详细地叙述了事故是怎样发生的。
　　形容,把...说成 ;
　　[ 范例] He describes himself as a doctor.他声称自己是医生。
　　画(图形);形成...的形状. 　　4. 选A。 [题意]我建议他适应自己的新环境。
　　adapt vt.
　　使适应,使适合;
　　[ 范例] He tried hard to adapt himself to the new conditions. 他努力使自己适应新的情况。
　　改编,改写
　　[ 范例] The author is going to adapt his play for television.作者将把他的剧本改编成电视剧。
　　改建,改造;
　　[ 范例] The boys adapted the old barn for use by the club.孩子们将这个旧谷仓改造成为俱乐部用房。
　　vi. 适应
　　[ 范例] He has not yet adapted to the climate.他还没适应这种气候。
　　adopt vt.
　　采取;采纳;吸收;
　　[ 范例] After much deliberation, the president decided to adopt her suggestion. 总经理再三考虑之后,决定采纳她的建议。
　　过继,收养[(+as)];
　　[ 范例] Mr. Kern adopted the orphan as his own son.克恩先生将那孤儿收养为自己的儿子。
　　挑选...为候选人[(+as)];
　　正式通过,接受;
　　[ 范例] The agenda was adopted after some discussion. 经过讨论,议事日程获得通过。
　　vi.
　　过继
　　regulate vt.
　　管理;控制;为...制订规章
　　[ 范例] Private schools regulate the behavior of students. 私立学校规范学生行为。
　　校准;调整,调节
　　[ 范例] Thermostats can be used to regulate the temperature of a room.恒温器可用来调节室内温度。
　　使规则化;使条理化
　　[ 范例] Regulating your habits is conducive to good health.使生活习惯规律化有益于健康。
　　suit vt.
　　适合,中...的意
　　[ 范例] Would Friday morning suit you? 星期五早上对你合适吗 ?
　　[ 范例] The arrangement suited us both.这个安排对我们两人都合适。
　　( 不用被动式)与...相配,与...相称
　　[ 范例] This dress suits you beautifully.这件衣服你穿非常合适。
　　使合适;使适应[(+to)]
　　[ 范例] Her speech was well suited to the occasion.她的讲话在这个场合十分得体。
　　vi.
　　合适,适当
　　[ 范例] Will that time suit?这时间合适吗?
　　相称;彼此协调[(+to/with)]
　　[ 范例] The position suits with his abilities.这个职位与他的能力相称。
　　5. 选B。 [题意]航班的取消迫使很多乘客在飞机场过夜。
　　cancellation n. 取消;【数】约;相消　　
　　oblige vt.
　　使不得不,迫使
　　[ 范例] I was obliged to abandon that idea. 我不得不放弃那个想法。
　　The scandal obliged the minister to resign. 这一丑闻迫使部长辞职。
　　施恩于;答应...的请求
　　[ 范例] Please oblige me by turning down the radio.劳您驾,请替我把收音机音量调低一些。
　　使感激
　　[ 范例] We’re much obliged to you for your information.我们很感谢你提供的消息。
　　使成为必要
　　 vi.
　　施恩惠,帮忙
　　[ 范例] Will you oblige with another song?请再唱支歌,好吗?
　　Recommend vt.
　　推荐,介绍[(+as/for)]
　　[ 范例] Can you recommend me some new books on this subject? 你能推荐一些有关这个学科的新书给我吗 ?
　　建议,劝告[+v-ing][+that]
　　[ 范例] I recommend you to comply with safety regulations.我劝你遵守安全规则。
　　使成为可取,使受欢迎[(+to)]
　　[ 范例] His proposal has much to recommend it.他的建议有不少可取之处。
　　付托,托付[(+to)]
　　[ 范例] I recommended my child to her care.我把孩子托付给她照顾。
　　 vi.
　　推荐;提出建议