U字部

U字部

A: What would you ultimate vacation be?

B: I’d love to go to Europe

ultimate

a. 1.极端的，最大的，最高的；2。最后的，最终的

n. 终极，顶点，极限

A: It is really raining outside. Do you have an umbrella I could borrow? B: Yes, feel free to take with you . I have another one that I can use. umbrella

n. 雨伞

A: They didn’t uncover any evidence that would prove her guilty of the crime.

B: I’m not surprised, because I’m certain she is innocent.

uncover

vt. 1。揭露，暴露；2。揭开……的盖子

A: He will have to undergo surgery to correct the problem with his knee. B: Isn’t there an alternative?

undergo

vt. 经历，遭受

A: What sort of training have you had as a teacher?

B: I did my undergraduate work in Child Psychology, and received my M ater’s degree in Education.

undergraduate

n. 大学本科生

A: Where are the telephone lines located in this neighborhood?

B: My understanding is that they are all underground.

underground

a. 1。地（面）下的；2。秘密地，不公开地

ad. 1。在地（面）下，往地（面）下；2。秘密地，不公开地

n. 1。地铁；2。地下组织（或运动）

A: Please underline all of the book titles in your paper.

B: Do I capitalize every word in the title of the books?

underline

vt. 1。在……下面划线；2。强调，使突出

A: I’ve lost my shoes.

B: Have you looked underneath the chair?

underneath

prep. 在……下面，在……底下

ad. 在下面，在底下

n. 下部，地部

A: Do you know when these reports are due?

B: My understanding is that we need to have them in by Friday. understanding

n. 1。谅解，（非正式）协议；2。理解（力）；3。相互理解，融洽

a. 体谅的，宽容的，通情达理的

A: That’s a mighty big project to undertake in such a shout amount of t ime.

B: I know, but I really believe I can get it done.

undertake

vt. 1。承担，着手做；2。同意，答应，保证

A: It’s really hard to undo a mistake like that one.

B: Maybe we could just start over.

undo

vt. 1。解开，松开；2。取消，撤消

A: Undoubtedly , there is still work to be done on this driveway.

B: I agree. After a rain, the ruts form all over again.

undoubtedly

ad. 无疑，必定

A: Why don’t you meet us for dinner in about an hour?

B: I’m sorry, but we have some unexpected visitors in town tonight. unexpected

a. 想不到的，意外的

A:Unfortunately , I left my keys at home.

B: Don’t worry, I have an extra set.

unfortunately

ad. 遗憾的是，可惜的是

A: It’s hard to imagine anyone not being touched by the union of black and red in this painting.

B: The artist really did do an amazing job.

union

n. 1。工会，联盟；2。结合，联合，合并

A: You have unique way of expressing yourself that is very engaging.

B: Thank you. I really appreciate the complement.

unique

a. 1。唯一的，独特的，独一无二的；2。极不寻常的，极好的

A: There seems to be a unity on their team that is very effective.

B: I agree. They really know how to work together toward a common goa l.

unity

n. 1。团结，联合，统一；2。和睦，协调

A: The universal need for love ties all of humanity together.

B: What about the universal need for food?

universal

a. 1。普遍的，全体的；2。通用的，万能的；3。宇宙的，全世界的

A: The universe is so large that it takes years to travel from one planet t o another.

B: Perhaps with the new technologies things will happen faster.

universe

n. 1。宇宙，万物，世界；2。领域，范围

A: Unlike yesterday, the air seems very cold today.

B: I’m sure the wind chill factor is part of the reason.

unlike

prep. 不像，和……不同

A: If I unload the bricks from my car, I’ll have room for one more pass enger.

B: Here, I’ll help you.

unload

vt. 1。卸（货），从……卸下货物；下（客）；2。退出（枪的）子弹，卸下（相机的）胶卷

vi. 卸货；下客

A: It’s quite unusual to see deer crossing the highway.

B: They must be fleeing from hunters.

unusual

a. 1。不平常的，少有的；2。与众不同的，独特的

A: The upper end of town is much more populated than this part.

B: Maybe we should live here since there is less traffic.

upper

a. 上面的，上部的，较高的

A: If you sit upright it would help your posture and give you less back p ain.

B: Thanks. I’ll give it a try.

upright

a. 1。直立的，竖立的，垂直的；2。正直的，诚实的

ad. 挺直着，竖立着

A: I am very upset that you left the dishes unwashed.

B: I’m sorry. I’ll wash them now.

upset

vt. 1。使心烦意乱，使苦恼，使不适；2。打乱，搅乱；3。打翻，弄翻

n. 1。翻倒，搅乱，不安；2。（肠胃等）不适

a. 1。心烦的，苦恼的；2。（肠胃等）不适的

A: I’d like an up-to-date report on his schoolwork.

B: He is keeping up with homework assignment, doing well on tests, and seems very eager to learn.

up-to-date

a. 1。现代化的，最新的；2。跟上时代的

A: Why are there so many construction trucks on this road?

B: At the other end of the road there is an urban housing development b eing built.

urban

a. 城市的

A: I urge all of you to vote in this next election.

B: I certainly will. I want my voice to be heard.

urge

vt. 1。鼓励，极力；2。竭力主张，强烈要求；3。催促，力劝

n. 强烈的欲望，迫切的要求

A: It is urgent that you attend to that cut on your knee.

B: Do you have a first aid kit?

urgent

a. 急迫的，紧要的

A: There is a big controversy over the proper usage of that word.

B: Well, I think I’ll avoid using it until they get the controversy worded out.

usage

n. 1。使用，用法；2。惯用法

A: This beginner’s textbook is useless .

B: Maybe for you , but I’m sure that someone at a lower level might fi nd it useful.

useless

a. 无用的，无价值的，无效的

A: Who is the primary user of this computer?

B: David is the one who uses it the most.

user

n. 用户，使用者

A: Our utility bills have gone sky high this month!

B: We should try to use less electricity.

utility

n. 1。功用，效用；2。[常pl.]公用事业

A: If we better utilized her skills, I think we would get better results. B: The problem is that we can only pay her part time.

utilize

vt. 利用

A: I would like your utmost attention for this performance.

B: Okay, I’ll try to stay focused.

utmost

a. 极度的，最大的

n. 极限，极度，最大可能

do one’s utmost 竭力，尽全力

A: The disorganized lecture left the audience in utter confusion.

B: Was it that bad?

utter

vt. 发出（声音），说

a. 完全的，彻底的，绝对的