A
A: What is NY an abbreviation for ?
B: New York.
abbreviation
n.缩写, 缩写词
A: You always abide by the law.
B: Yes, I think it is important for national governance
abide
vt. 容忍
abide by
遵守,履行
A: I think my child’s behaviour is abnormal.
B: No, he just has a lot of energy.
abnormal
a.反常的,异常的
A: I think they should abolish all the rules in this school.
B: But then there would be chaos.
abolish
vt. 废止, 废除(法律、制度、习俗等)
A: Can you have an abortion in your country?
B: Yes, do you agree with it?
abortion
n. 流产, 堕胎
A: Henry abounds with energy.
B: I know I can never keep up with him.
abound
vi. 1. 大量存在
2.(in,with) 充满 ,富于
A: Do you read the newspaper every morning?
B: Yes, I at least try to keep abreast of current affairs.
abreast
ad. 并列,并排