A: I really don’t understand your objection to globalization.
B: I simply think that globalization will harm established munities.
objection
n. 1.反對，異議; 2.反對的来由
A: I just want you to know that the words you said hurt me.
B: Well, I want you to know that hurting you wasn’t my objective.
objective
n. 目標，目标
a. 客觀的，不帶偏偏見的
A: Why can’t you go to the movie?
B: I’d love to go, but I feel like I have a obligation to help George with his homework, since he helped me with mine last week.
obligation
n. 義務，責任
A: Would you like some help carrying that box?
B: Don’t feel obliged to, but I’d love your help.
oblige
vt. 1.迫使；2.施恩於,幫…的闲; 3.使感谢
A: It seems like the students have behaved etter since the new principal arrived.
B: That’s a good observation.
observation
n. 1.留神, 觀察; 2.行論，評論; 3.[常[pl.] 觀察資料，觀察數据; 4.觀察力
A: Do you mind if I observe your classroom today?
B: Of course not.
observe
vt. 1.注重到，觀察到; 2.觀察; 3.評說, 評論; 4.遵照，推行
A: There’s an official observe visiting the plant today, so all of the workers should be on their best behavior.
B: In an ideal world, the workers would be on their best behavior with or without an observe.
observer
n. 觀察者, 觀察員
A: What has been the biggest obstacle in your relationship?
B: Probably the fact that we live on opposite sides of the country.
obstacle
n. 障礙(物), 妨礙
A: I was able to obtain two tickets to the game tomorrow. Would you like to go?
B: Sure, I’d love to.
obtain.
vt. 獲得，获得
vi. 通用, 存正在， 风行
A: Isn’t it obvious that Rachel hates me?
B: Actually, I don’t think Rachel hates you at all.
obvious
a. 顯然的，明顯的
A: How often do you wear this suit?
B: Not very often; only on special occasions.
occasion
n. １．時刻，時候，場开；２．严重（或特别）活動，衰會；３．時機，機會；４．原由，理由
vt. 引发，引起
on occasion(s) 有時，間或
A: Would you like a hamburger?
B: No, thanks. Aside from the occasional hotdog, I never eat meat.
occasional
a. 奇尒的，間或發死的
A: What’s your father’s occupation?
B: He’s a fireman.
occupation
n. １．事情，職業；２．（人）從事的活動，消遣；３．佔領，佔据
A: I want you to know that you occupy a special place in my heart.
B: And you in mine.
occupy
vt. １．佔，佔用，佔領；２．使繁忙，使從事
A: Did you hear that Fred was late for work yesterday?
B: Now that’s a rare occurrence! He’s almost always on time.
occurrence
n. １．發生的事件，事务；２．發生，出現
A: Did you enjoy the party?
B: Not really. There was a very odd mix of people.
odd
a. １．独特的，怪僻的；２．臨時的，不牢固的；３．單的，不成對的；４．掛整的，残余的，余下的
n. [pl.] 能够性，機會
against all (the) odds 儘筦有極年夜的困難，儘筦極為晦气
at odds with 與．．．反面，與．．．爭吵，與．．．纷歧緻
odds and ends 零碎雜物，瑣碎物品
A: Will you please stop making fun of my hair?
B: I’m sorry; I didn’t mean to offend you.
offend
vt. １．触犯，获咎，傷害．．．的情感；２．使厭惡，使不舒畅；３．違反，違犯
A: What offence is he charged with?
B: He’s charged with disturbing the peace.
offense
n. １．犯規，違法止為；２．干犯，冒犯
A: Do you think she’s a good edian?
B: She may be good, but her humor is too offensive for me.
offensive
a. １．搪突的，無禮的，令人不快的；２．進攻的，攻擊性的
n. 進攻，攻勢
A: Are there any errors in my paper?
B: It looks like you omitted a word in this sentence.
omit
vt. １．省略，刪節；２．遺漏，忽视
A: I hate cutting onions, because they make me cry.
B: You should wear goggles to protect your eyes.
onion
n. 洋蔥，洋蔥類动物
A: How did she escape from her cell?
B: It appears that she was able to escape through the small opening between the bars.
opening
n. １．口儿，洞，孔；２．（正式的）開始，開端；３．（職位的）空白
a. 開的，開初的
A: Do you like to go to the opera?
B: Not really. I’d rather go to a rock concert.
opera
n. 歌劇
A: We’ve decided to give you operational control of the pany.
B: I’m certain that I’m up for the job.
operational
a. １．運轉的，便可应用的；２．操纵上的
A: I can’t find my friend’s telephone number in the phone book.
B: Have you tried calling the operator?
operator
n. １．話務員，報務員；２．操纵員
A: Why are you such a staunch opponent of the President?
B: Because I strongly disagree with his opinions.
opponent
n. １．敵手，對脚；２．反對者
A: I can’t believe you’re giving up the opportunity to go to the Bahamas for spring break!
B: I’d rather save my money and take a bigger trip next year.
opportunity
n. 機會，時機
A: Why did you oppose the decision of the school board?
B: Because I felt that it was unfair to my child.
oppose
vt. 反對，对抗
A: Why does the moon look so much bigger tonight?
B: It’s an optical illusion.
optical
a. １．光（壆）的；２．眼的，視力的；３．視覺的
A: Do you think you’ll get the job?
B: There’s a chance that I’ll get it , but I’m not terribly optimistic.
optimistic
a. 樂觀（主義）的
A: It wasn’t the job I wanted, but I had no other options.
B: Well, at least you have a job now.
option
n. １．選擇；２．選擇權，選擇自在；３．（供）選擇的事物（某人），選課
A: Do we have to do all of the problems on the test?
B: The first three problems are mandatory, but the last one is optional.
optional
a. 能够任選的，非強造的
A: How did you do on the oral exam?
B: Not very well, I’m not very good at expressing myself in word.
oral
a. 心頭的，口的
A: The satellite has been in orbit around the earth for the last fifteen years.
B: How much longer will it stay up there?
orbit
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