胡敏练口语记英语六级单词：I字头
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口语
A: I need to see some identification before I can let you in.
B: But I’m not carrying any.
identification
n. １．身份证明；２．鉴定，验明，认出；３．认同
A: My ideologies and ideas about life have changed over the years.
B: That is natural, it is called growing up!
ideology
n. 思想（体系），思想意识
A: I’m up the creek without a paddle.
B: Stop talking in idiom!
idiom
n. １．习语，成语；２．（在艺术等方面所表现的）风格，特色
A: I lost your wallet, I’m sorry.
B: You idiot, you are always misplacing things.
idiot
n. 白痴，傻子，笨蛋
A: Madonna is my idol.
B: And you are mine!
idol
n. １．偶像，受崇拜的人或物；２．神像
A: The fire was ignited by an accident.
B: Are you sure that it was not arson?
ignite
vt. 点燃，引发
vi. 着火
A: The new lights illuminate the room well.
B: Yes, I had them specially designed.
illuminate
vt. １．照明，照亮；２．阐明，启发
A: Is that you Helen or are you an illusion?
B: Yes, it really is me and I haven’t seen you for years!
illusion
n. １．幻想，错误的观念；２．错觉，幻觉，假象
A: Your essay was very imaginative but lacking detail>
B: But you did say, Sir, that you wanted us to be creative.
imaginative
a. 富有想象力的，爱想象的
A: Is that the real painting or just an imitation?
B: No, it is just a copy.
imitation
n. １．模仿；２．仿制，仿制品；３．赝品
A: You are always immersed in a book.
B: I love reading, I can’t help it.
immerse
vt. １．使沉浸；２．(in)使沉浸在，使专心于
A: My departure will be imminent.
B: Then why are you still standing here!
imminent
a. 即将发生的，临近的，逼近的
A: My grandfather is so old that he thinks that he in immortal.
B: Well, maybe he is!
immortal
a. １．长生的，不死的；２．不朽的，流芳百世的
n. １．神仙；２．不朽人物
A: Try not to get ill.
B: Don’t worry, I am immune to disease!
immune
a. １，免疫的，有免疫力的；２．(to)不受影响的；３．(from)免除的，豁免的
A: Your sight will be impaired if you sit that close to the TV.
B: I think it is too late, why do you think I have to sit this close!
impair
vt. 损害，损伤，削弱
A: As a teacher it is my job to impart knowledge.
B: You have a very responsible job.
impart
vt. １．告知，透露；２．赋予，给予
A: Now, it is imperative that you listen to my instructions.
B: What will happen if we don’t!
imperative
a. １．必要的，紧急的，极重要的；２．命令的
n. １．必要的事，必须完成的事；２．祈使语气（的动词）
A: The imperial ship set sail for India in 1843.
B: What was the aim of the voyage?
imperial
a. １．帝国的，帝王的；２．专横的，傲慢的；３．（度量衡）英制的
A: I am going to Canada tomorrow. I decided today.
B: That was an impetus decision.
impetus
n. １．推动，促进，刺激；２．推动力
A: Do you think I will be able to do the job?
B: Absolutely, you have my implicit confidence.
implicit
a. １．不言明的，含蓄的；２．(in)内含的，固有的；３．无疑问的，无保留的
A: I bought my car on impulse.
B: And do you regret it now?
impulse
n. １．冲动，一时的念头；２．推动，驱使；３．脉冲
on impulse 一时冲动，一时心血来潮
A: The priest will be inaugurated on Saturday.
B: Is that meant to be a sad or happy occasion?
inaugurate
vt. １．开始，开展；２．为．．．举行就职典礼，使正式就任；３．为．．．举行开幕式，为．．．举行落成仪式
A: What is the strong smell in the room?
B: Oh, I am burning some incense.
incense
n. 香，焚香时的烟（或香气）
vt. 激怒，使愤怒
A: I will give you a bonus as an incentive to do more work.
B: But I don’t have time to do more work.
incentive
n. 刺激，鼓励
A: Stop with your incessant moaning.
B: But you won’t listen to me otherwise.
incessant
a. 不停的，连续不断的
A: The incident tool place at 8 pm on Saturday.
B: We will need to look for witnesses to the crime.
incident
n. 突然事件
A: Incidentally, are you free on Friday?
B: I’m afraid not, why , what did you have planned?
incidentally
ad. 顺便说及地，顺便提一句
A: The President was trying to incite the masses into action.
B: Do you think that the population will respond?
incite
vt. 煽动，鼓动
A: I would like to have Monday to Friday off inclusively.
B: Do you mean each week?
inclusive
a. １．包括一切的，包括一切费用在内的；２．所有数目（或首末日期）包括在内的
A: If we incorporate your ideas with mine, I think we will have a splendid plan.
B: Sounds good to me.
incorporate
vt. １．包含，加上，吸收；２．把．．．合并，使并入
A: It is incumbent upon you to follow my orders.
B: Why, what gives you the authority to say such?
incumbent
a. １．成为责任的，有义务的；２．现任的，在职的
n. 现任者，在职者
A: I need you to go on a business trip. Naturally we will reimburse you for all expenses that you incur.
B: Sure, when and where would you like me to go?
incur
vt. 招致，遭受，引起
A: I will be eternally indebted to my parents for giving me an education.
B: Yes, you are lucky, they have been very supportive.
indebted
a. 感激的，受惠的，蒙恩的
A: When will you return?
B: I’m not sure, I’m going away for an indefinite length of time.
indefinite
a. １．无限期的；２．不明确的，含糊的
A: Is your accent indicative of your region?
B: Yes, I think that I speak in a fairly typical way.
indicative
a. １．(of) 标示的，指示的，象征的；２．陈述的，直陈的
n. 陈述语气
A: Paul tends to indict everyone that disagrees with him.
B: I disagree!
indict
vt. 控告，起诉，告发
A: The unjust situation filled me with indignation.
B: I would not have been pleased either.
indignation
n. 愤怒，愤慨，义愤
A: I am having difficulty sleeping at night.
B: I hear that warm milk helps to induce sleep.
induce
vt. １．引诱，劝；２．引起，导致
A: I have eaten so much.
B: But it is your birthday, you are allowed to indulge once a year!
indulge
vt. １．使（自己）沉溺于，满足（自己的欲望等）；２．纵容，迁就
vi. (in) 沉溺，纵容自己，肆意从事
A: There was a feeling of inertia and inactivity when I entered the room.
B: That is because every one was sleeping!
inertia
vt. １．不活动，惰性；２．惯性
A: Johannesburg in South Africa has an infamous reputation.
B: Yes, I have heard that there is very high crime rate.
infamous
a. １．声名狼藉的，臭名昭著的；２．邪恶的，无耻的
A: The infantry fired several shots into the air.
B: I hope it was just as a warning to the enemy.
infantry
n. ［总称］步兵（部队）
A: Doctor, I have a terrible cough.
B: I’m afraid that you have a serious chest infection.
infection
n. １．传染病；２．传染，传播，感染
A: Is my disease infectious, Doctor?
B: No, you can not pass it on to others, but you still need to be careful.
infectious
a. １．传染的，有传染性的；２．有感染力的
A: Can you help me inflate this balloon?
B: I’m not sure if I have enough air in my lungs for that!
inflate
vt. １．使充气，使膨胀；２．使得意，使骄傲；３．抬高（物价），使（通货）膨胀
A: Why are you a vegetarian?
B: I don’t want to inflict harm on animals.
inflict
vt. (on, upon) 把．．．强加给，使遭受，使承担
A: How can your camera take picture in the dark?
B: It has an infrared light to help it focus.
infrared
a. 红外线的
A: The roads and railways in my country are terrible.
B: Yes, the government needs to develop the infrastructure.
infrastructure
n. 基础结构，基础设施
A: I think I will take the day off work>
B: What an ingenious idea!
ingenious
a. １．（物件等）设计独特的，（方法等）别致的，巧妙的；２．（人，头脑）灵巧的，关于创造发明的
A: Di VInchi was a painter and designer of great ingenuity.
B: Yes, he was certainly very talented.
ingenuity
n. 独创性，巧妙
A: I would love to inhabit a small tropical island.
B: Alone? Would you not get lonely?
inhabit
vt. 居住于，（动物）栖居于
A: Please inhale the sweet fragrance from the flowers.
B: Sorry, my nose is blocked.
inhale
v. 吸入（气体等），吸（烟）
A: There are certain facts inherent in the situation that I am unable to understand.
B: Perhaps you need to spend some more time thinking about it then.
inherent
a. (in) 内在的，固有的，生来就有的
A: I was inhibited form entering the building.
B: Why were there barriers in your way?
inhibit
vt. 阻止，妨碍，抑制
A: I’d like to initiate a new project.
B: Sounds exciting, what are your plans?
initiate
vt. １．开始，创始，发起；２．使初步了解；３．接纳（新成员），让．．．加入
n. 新加入组织的人
A: I had to have the medicine injected directly into my veins.
B: Ouch! That sounds painful!
inject
vt. １．注射（药液等），给．．．注射； ２．注入，引入，投入
A: Do you live by the coast?
B: No, I live inland, about five hours from the sea.
inland
a. 内地的，内陆的
ad. 在内地（或内陆），向内地（或内陆）
A: let’s go for a picnic.
B: Good idea, I know a small inlet where we spend the afternoon.
inlet
n. １．水湾，小湾；２．进口，入口
A: The prison inmates were protesting because of their living conditions.
B: Yes, the prisoners have a hard time.
inmate
n. （狱中的）囚徒，（精神病院等中的）被收容者
A: You are such a good pianist, it must be innate.
B: No, the prisoners have a hard time.
innate
n. 天生的，固有的，天赋的
A: I’m going to an exhibition of modern innovations this afternoon.
B: Oh, can I come? I’m fascinated by new inventions.
innovation
n. １．新方法，新事物；２．革新，创新
A: There are innumerable reasons why I can’t marry you.
B: Surely there can not be that many .
innumerable
a. 无数的，数不清的
A: I would love to sail around the world alone.
B: You must be insane.
insane
a. １．蠢极的，荒唐的；２．（患）精神病的，精神失常的，疯狂的
A: Can you read the inscription in the book to me?
B: Sorry, I don’t have my glasses and the lettering it too small.
inscription
n. 铭文，碑文，题字
A: You are looking tired.
B: Yes, I am suffering from insomnia.
insomnia
n. 失眠（症）
A: You are an inspiration to me.
B: You are quite amazing also!
inspiration
n. １．灵感；２．鼓舞人心的人（或事物）
A: Did you buy your car with cash?
B: No, I arranged that I will pay in monthly installments.
installment
n. １．分期付款，分期交付；２．（分期连载的）部分
A: That medicine worked great.
B: Yes, it had instantaneous results.
instantaneous
a. 瞬间的，即刻的
A: What are the words to that song you were humming?
B: Oh, it was just an instrumental piece.
instrumental
a. １．(in)起作用的，有帮助的；２．用乐器演奏的
A: My house is freezing in the winter.
B: Perhaps you need to insulate it better.
insulate
vt. １．使绝缘，使隔热，使隔音；２．隔离，使隔绝（以免受到影响）
A: Did the parcel arrive intact?
B: Yes, there was no damage to it at all.
intact
a. 完整无缺的，未经触动的，未受损伤的
A: What is the annual intake of students into your school each year?
B: Oh, about 100 pupils join each year.
intake
n. １．吸入，纳入；２．进气口，入口
A: You played an integral part in the project, thanks for your help.
B: You are welcome, but I do not think that my assistance was that important.
integral
a. 构成整体所必需的，基本的
A: I admire your integrity.
B: Thanks, I think it is essential to stick to your principles.
integrity
n. １．正直，诚实，诚恳；２．完整，完全，完善
A: My intellect is the most important aspect of my mind.
A: And you certainly use your well.
intellect
n. １．智力，理解力；２．才智非凡的人
A: Mark always holds intelligible conversation.
B: Yes, he is very smart.
intelligible
a. 可理解的，明白易懂的，清楚的
A: We could intensify the light in the room by painting the walls white.
B: Or we could just add more lights.
intensify
v. （使）增强，（使）加剧
A: I did not commit the crime with intent.
B: But that will be impossible to prove in court.
intent
n. 意图，意向，目的
a. １．(on)专心的，转注的；２．(on)急切的
to all intents (and purposes) 几乎在一切方面，实际上
A: I need to interact with some new people.
B: Good , but how are you going to meet them?
interact
vi. 相互作用，相互影响
A: I think our post has been intercepted.
B: Why, were the letters open when they arrived?
intercept
vt. 拦截，截住，截击
A: The conference facilitated intercourse with many groups of people.
B: I hope that you had some interesting and productive conversations.
intercourse
n. １．性交；２．交流，交往，交际
A: What do you study in college?
B: The interface between humans and computers
interface
n. １．接口；２．界面，交接处
v. 互相作用（或影响，联系），互相配合工作
A: We have to submit an interim report by the end of the month.
B: And when will the official one have to be completed?
interim
a. 暂时的，临时的
n. 间歇，过度期间
in the interim 在其间
A: May I offer an interjection into the argument?
B: No, the debate must continue without disruption.
interjection
n. １．感叹词；２．（突然的）插入
A: How was the weather on your holiday?
B: Apart form the intermittent rain, it was fine.
intermittent
a. 间歇的，断断续续的
A: Turn left at the next intersection.
B: I thought we have to turn right.
intersection
n. １．横断，交叉；２．道路交叉口，交点
A: My parents are always arguing.
B: Is there anything you can do to intervene?
intervene
vi. １干涉，干预；２．干扰，阻挠
A: I am planning an intervention into the affairs of my neighbours.
B: Why are you so interested in what they are doing ?
intervention
n. 介入，干涉，干预
A: Jane is always so outspoken.
B: But don’t be intimidated by her.
intimidate
vt. 恐吓，威胁
A: He was completely intoxicated after coming home from the pub last night.
B: Yes, I knew he had a lot to drink.
intoxicate
vt. １．使喝醉；２．使陶醉，使欣喜若狂
A: The details in the painting are exceptionally intricate.
B: Yes, it must have taken a long time to complete.
intricate
a. 错综复杂的，复杂精细的
A: Did you enjoy the novel I lent you?
B: It was excellent, the plot was full of intrigue and mystery.
intrigue
vt. 激起．．．的好奇心（或兴趣），迷住
vi. 耍阴谋，施诡计
n. 阴谋，诡计，密谋
A: I found a piece of evidence that is intrinsic to our case.
B: Gosh, why did we not realize it sooner?
intrinsic
a. 固有的，本质的，内在的
A: I don’t mean to intrude, but can I join your conversation?
B: Don’t worry, you are not interrupting anything private.
intrude
vi. 侵入，侵扰，打扰
A: My intuition told me that he is bad news.
B: Yes, I never trusted him either.
intuition
n. 直觉
A: I am afraid this is the only piece of identification that I have.
B: But it is out of date which makes it invalid.
invalid
a. １．（指法律上）无效的，作废的；２．无可靠根据的，站不住脚的
n. （需要有人照顾的）病弱者，残疾者
A: Your help was invaluable to me, thanks.
B: Don’t mention it, it was my pleasure.
invaluable
a. 非常宝贵的，极为贵重的，无价的
A: Invariably the car broke down on the way to my exam.
B: Typical! What did you do?
invariably
ad. 不变地，始终如一地，总是
A: I would like to have an inventory of all the furniture in the house before I move in.
B: Certainly, that can be arranged.
inventory
n. 详细目录，存货清单
make inventory 清查存货，存货盘存；调查；评价
A: I can’t get the lid off this jar, Mum.
B: Try inverting it and then bang the jar on the floor.
invert
vt. 使倒转，使倒置，使颠倒
A: Ironically, I missed the plane even though I was at the airport two hours in advance.
B: I call that unlucky!
ironically
ad. １．具有讽刺意味地；２．嘲讽地，挖苦地
A: Do you think Jack is a good comedian?
B: No, he relies too heavily on irony.
irony
n. １．反语，冷嘲；２．具有讽刺意味的事，嘲弄
A: Irrespective of the weather, I think we should still go sailing.
B: But what if there is a thunder storm?
irrespective
a. (of) 不考虑的，不顾及的
A: Despite the dry weather, I am amazed at how many crops the farmers are growing.
B: That is because they have developed an extensive and efficient irrigation system.
irrigation
n. 灌溉
A: My little sister always irritates me.
B: Mine is also very annoying.
irritate
vt. １．使恼怒，使烦躁；２．使（身体某部分）不适，使疼痛
A: Is Iran a Christian country?
B: No, it is Islamic.
Islamic
a. 伊斯兰教的，伊斯兰教信徒的
A: The isle where we camped was just one hour by boat off shore.
B: Were there any inhabitants on it?
isle
n. 小岛，岛
A: I’m itching to travel.
B: Perhaps you can go away following your studies.
itch
vi. １．痒，发痒；２．渴望，热望
vt. 使发痒
A: Your necklace is very unusual.
B: That’s because it is made out of ivory.
ivory
n. １．象牙；２．象牙色，乳白色
A: I need to cut back the ivy from my windows.
B: Yes, it tends to grow at a rapid rate.
ivy
n. 常春藤
B: But I’m not carrying any.
identification
n. １．身份证明；２．鉴定，验明，认出；３．认同
A: My ideologies and ideas about life have changed over the years.
B: That is natural, it is called growing up!
ideology
n. 思想（体系），思想意识
A: I’m up the creek without a paddle.
B: Stop talking in idiom!
idiom
n. １．习语，成语；２．（在艺术等方面所表现的）风格，特色
A: I lost your wallet, I’m sorry.
B: You idiot, you are always misplacing things.
idiot
n. 白痴，傻子，笨蛋
A: Madonna is my idol.
B: And you are mine!
idol
n. １．偶像，受崇拜的人或物；２．神像
A: The fire was ignited by an accident.
B: Are you sure that it was not arson?
ignite
vt. 点燃，引发
vi. 着火
A: The new lights illuminate the room well.
B: Yes, I had them specially designed.
illuminate
vt. １．照明，照亮；２．阐明，启发
A: Is that you Helen or are you an illusion?
B: Yes, it really is me and I haven’t seen you for years!
illusion
n. １．幻想，错误的观念；２．错觉，幻觉，假象
A: Your essay was very imaginative but lacking detail>
B: But you did say, Sir, that you wanted us to be creative.
imaginative
a. 富有想象力的，爱想象的
A: Is that the real painting or just an imitation?
B: No, it is just a copy.
imitation
n. １．模仿；２．仿制，仿制品；３．赝品
A: You are always immersed in a book.
B: I love reading, I can’t help it.
immerse
vt. １．使沉浸；２．(in)使沉浸在，使专心于
A: My departure will be imminent.
B: Then why are you still standing here!
imminent
a. 即将发生的，临近的，逼近的
A: My grandfather is so old that he thinks that he in immortal.
B: Well, maybe he is!
immortal
a. １．长生的，不死的；２．不朽的，流芳百世的
n. １．神仙；２．不朽人物
A: Try not to get ill.
B: Don’t worry, I am immune to disease!
immune
a. １，免疫的，有免疫力的；２．(to)不受影响的；３．(from)免除的，豁免的
A: Your sight will be impaired if you sit that close to the TV.
B: I think it is too late, why do you think I have to sit this close!
impair
vt. 损害，损伤，削弱
A: As a teacher it is my job to impart knowledge.
B: You have a very responsible job.
impart
vt. １．告知，透露；２．赋予，给予
A: Now, it is imperative that you listen to my instructions.
B: What will happen if we don’t!
imperative
a. １．必要的，紧急的，极重要的；２．命令的
n. １．必要的事，必须完成的事；２．祈使语气（的动词）
A: The imperial ship set sail for India in 1843.
B: What was the aim of the voyage?
imperial
a. １．帝国的，帝王的；２．专横的，傲慢的；３．（度量衡）英制的
A: I am going to Canada tomorrow. I decided today.
B: That was an impetus decision.
impetus
n. １．推动，促进，刺激；２．推动力
A: Do you think I will be able to do the job?
B: Absolutely, you have my implicit confidence.
implicit
a. １．不言明的，含蓄的；２．(in)内含的，固有的；３．无疑问的，无保留的
A: I bought my car on impulse.
B: And do you regret it now?
impulse
n. １．冲动，一时的念头；２．推动，驱使；３．脉冲
on impulse 一时冲动，一时心血来潮
A: The priest will be inaugurated on Saturday.
B: Is that meant to be a sad or happy occasion?
inaugurate
vt. １．开始，开展；２．为．．．举行就职典礼，使正式就任；３．为．．．举行开幕式，为．．．举行落成仪式
A: What is the strong smell in the room?
B: Oh, I am burning some incense.
incense
n. 香，焚香时的烟（或香气）
vt. 激怒，使愤怒
A: I will give you a bonus as an incentive to do more work.
B: But I don’t have time to do more work.
incentive
n. 刺激，鼓励
A: Stop with your incessant moaning.
B: But you won’t listen to me otherwise.
incessant
a. 不停的，连续不断的
A: The incident tool place at 8 pm on Saturday.
B: We will need to look for witnesses to the crime.
incident
n. 突然事件
A: Incidentally, are you free on Friday?
B: I’m afraid not, why , what did you have planned?
incidentally
ad. 顺便说及地，顺便提一句
A: The President was trying to incite the masses into action.
B: Do you think that the population will respond?
incite
vt. 煽动，鼓动
A: I would like to have Monday to Friday off inclusively.
B: Do you mean each week?
inclusive
a. １．包括一切的，包括一切费用在内的；２．所有数目（或首末日期）包括在内的
A: If we incorporate your ideas with mine, I think we will have a splendid plan.
B: Sounds good to me.
incorporate
vt. １．包含，加上，吸收；２．把．．．合并，使并入
A: It is incumbent upon you to follow my orders.
B: Why, what gives you the authority to say such?
incumbent
a. １．成为责任的，有义务的；２．现任的，在职的
n. 现任者，在职者
A: I need you to go on a business trip. Naturally we will reimburse you for all expenses that you incur.
B: Sure, when and where would you like me to go?
incur
vt. 招致，遭受，引起
A: I will be eternally indebted to my parents for giving me an education.
B: Yes, you are lucky, they have been very supportive.
indebted
a. 感激的，受惠的，蒙恩的
A: When will you return?
B: I’m not sure, I’m going away for an indefinite length of time.
indefinite
a. １．无限期的；２．不明确的，含糊的
A: Is your accent indicative of your region?
B: Yes, I think that I speak in a fairly typical way.
indicative
a. １．(of) 标示的，指示的，象征的；２．陈述的，直陈的
n. 陈述语气
A: Paul tends to indict everyone that disagrees with him.
B: I disagree!
indict
vt. 控告，起诉，告发
A: The unjust situation filled me with indignation.
B: I would not have been pleased either.
indignation
n. 愤怒，愤慨，义愤
A: I am having difficulty sleeping at night.
B: I hear that warm milk helps to induce sleep.
induce
vt. １．引诱，劝；２．引起，导致
A: I have eaten so much.
B: But it is your birthday, you are allowed to indulge once a year!
indulge
vt. １．使（自己）沉溺于，满足（自己的欲望等）；２．纵容，迁就
vi. (in) 沉溺，纵容自己，肆意从事
A: There was a feeling of inertia and inactivity when I entered the room.
B: That is because every one was sleeping!
inertia
vt. １．不活动，惰性；２．惯性
A: Johannesburg in South Africa has an infamous reputation.
B: Yes, I have heard that there is very high crime rate.
infamous
a. １．声名狼藉的，臭名昭著的；２．邪恶的，无耻的
A: The infantry fired several shots into the air.
B: I hope it was just as a warning to the enemy.
infantry
n. ［总称］步兵（部队）
A: Doctor, I have a terrible cough.
B: I’m afraid that you have a serious chest infection.
infection
n. １．传染病；２．传染，传播，感染
A: Is my disease infectious, Doctor?
B: No, you can not pass it on to others, but you still need to be careful.
infectious
a. １．传染的，有传染性的；２．有感染力的
A: Can you help me inflate this balloon?
B: I’m not sure if I have enough air in my lungs for that!
inflate
vt. １．使充气，使膨胀；２．使得意，使骄傲；３．抬高（物价），使（通货）膨胀
A: Why are you a vegetarian?
B: I don’t want to inflict harm on animals.
inflict
vt. (on, upon) 把．．．强加给，使遭受，使承担
A: How can your camera take picture in the dark?
B: It has an infrared light to help it focus.
infrared
a. 红外线的
A: The roads and railways in my country are terrible.
B: Yes, the government needs to develop the infrastructure.
infrastructure
n. 基础结构，基础设施
A: I think I will take the day off work>
B: What an ingenious idea!
ingenious
a. １．（物件等）设计独特的，（方法等）别致的，巧妙的；２．（人，头脑）灵巧的，关于创造发明的
A: Di VInchi was a painter and designer of great ingenuity.
B: Yes, he was certainly very talented.
ingenuity
n. 独创性，巧妙
A: I would love to inhabit a small tropical island.
B: Alone? Would you not get lonely?
inhabit
vt. 居住于，（动物）栖居于
A: Please inhale the sweet fragrance from the flowers.
B: Sorry, my nose is blocked.
inhale
v. 吸入（气体等），吸（烟）
A: There are certain facts inherent in the situation that I am unable to understand.
B: Perhaps you need to spend some more time thinking about it then.
inherent
a. (in) 内在的，固有的，生来就有的
A: I was inhibited form entering the building.
B: Why were there barriers in your way?
inhibit
vt. 阻止，妨碍，抑制
A: I’d like to initiate a new project.
B: Sounds exciting, what are your plans?
initiate
vt. １．开始，创始，发起；２．使初步了解；３．接纳（新成员），让．．．加入
n. 新加入组织的人
A: I had to have the medicine injected directly into my veins.
B: Ouch! That sounds painful!
inject
vt. １．注射（药液等），给．．．注射； ２．注入，引入，投入
A: Do you live by the coast?
B: No, I live inland, about five hours from the sea.
inland
a. 内地的，内陆的
ad. 在内地（或内陆），向内地（或内陆）
A: let’s go for a picnic.
B: Good idea, I know a small inlet where we spend the afternoon.
inlet
n. １．水湾，小湾；２．进口，入口
A: The prison inmates were protesting because of their living conditions.
B: Yes, the prisoners have a hard time.
inmate
n. （狱中的）囚徒，（精神病院等中的）被收容者
A: You are such a good pianist, it must be innate.
B: No, the prisoners have a hard time.
innate
n. 天生的，固有的，天赋的
A: I’m going to an exhibition of modern innovations this afternoon.
B: Oh, can I come? I’m fascinated by new inventions.
innovation
n. １．新方法，新事物；２．革新，创新
A: There are innumerable reasons why I can’t marry you.
B: Surely there can not be that many .
innumerable
a. 无数的，数不清的
A: I would love to sail around the world alone.
B: You must be insane.
insane
a. １．蠢极的，荒唐的；２．（患）精神病的，精神失常的，疯狂的
A: Can you read the inscription in the book to me?
B: Sorry, I don’t have my glasses and the lettering it too small.
inscription
n. 铭文，碑文，题字
A: You are looking tired.
B: Yes, I am suffering from insomnia.
insomnia
n. 失眠（症）
A: You are an inspiration to me.
B: You are quite amazing also!
inspiration
n. １．灵感；２．鼓舞人心的人（或事物）
A: Did you buy your car with cash?
B: No, I arranged that I will pay in monthly installments.
installment
n. １．分期付款，分期交付；２．（分期连载的）部分
A: That medicine worked great.
B: Yes, it had instantaneous results.
instantaneous
a. 瞬间的，即刻的
A: What are the words to that song you were humming?
B: Oh, it was just an instrumental piece.
instrumental
a. １．(in)起作用的，有帮助的；２．用乐器演奏的
A: My house is freezing in the winter.
B: Perhaps you need to insulate it better.
insulate
vt. １．使绝缘，使隔热，使隔音；２．隔离，使隔绝（以免受到影响）
A: Did the parcel arrive intact?
B: Yes, there was no damage to it at all.
intact
a. 完整无缺的，未经触动的，未受损伤的
A: What is the annual intake of students into your school each year?
B: Oh, about 100 pupils join each year.
intake
n. １．吸入，纳入；２．进气口，入口
A: You played an integral part in the project, thanks for your help.
B: You are welcome, but I do not think that my assistance was that important.
integral
a. 构成整体所必需的，基本的
A: I admire your integrity.
B: Thanks, I think it is essential to stick to your principles.
integrity
n. １．正直，诚实，诚恳；２．完整，完全，完善
A: My intellect is the most important aspect of my mind.
A: And you certainly use your well.
intellect
n. １．智力，理解力；２．才智非凡的人
A: Mark always holds intelligible conversation.
B: Yes, he is very smart.
intelligible
a. 可理解的，明白易懂的，清楚的
A: We could intensify the light in the room by painting the walls white.
B: Or we could just add more lights.
intensify
v. （使）增强，（使）加剧
A: I did not commit the crime with intent.
B: But that will be impossible to prove in court.
intent
n. 意图，意向，目的
a. １．(on)专心的，转注的；２．(on)急切的
to all intents (and purposes) 几乎在一切方面，实际上
A: I need to interact with some new people.
B: Good , but how are you going to meet them?
interact
vi. 相互作用，相互影响
A: I think our post has been intercepted.
B: Why, were the letters open when they arrived?
intercept
vt. 拦截，截住，截击
A: The conference facilitated intercourse with many groups of people.
B: I hope that you had some interesting and productive conversations.
intercourse
n. １．性交；２．交流，交往，交际
A: What do you study in college?
B: The interface between humans and computers
interface
n. １．接口；２．界面，交接处
v. 互相作用（或影响，联系），互相配合工作
A: We have to submit an interim report by the end of the month.
B: And when will the official one have to be completed?
interim
a. 暂时的，临时的
n. 间歇，过度期间
in the interim 在其间
A: May I offer an interjection into the argument?
B: No, the debate must continue without disruption.
interjection
n. １．感叹词；２．（突然的）插入
A: How was the weather on your holiday?
B: Apart form the intermittent rain, it was fine.
intermittent
a. 间歇的，断断续续的
A: Turn left at the next intersection.
B: I thought we have to turn right.
intersection
n. １．横断，交叉；２．道路交叉口，交点
A: My parents are always arguing.
B: Is there anything you can do to intervene?
intervene
vi. １干涉，干预；２．干扰，阻挠
A: I am planning an intervention into the affairs of my neighbours.
B: Why are you so interested in what they are doing ?
intervention
n. 介入，干涉，干预
A: Jane is always so outspoken.
B: But don’t be intimidated by her.
intimidate
vt. 恐吓，威胁
A: He was completely intoxicated after coming home from the pub last night.
B: Yes, I knew he had a lot to drink.
intoxicate
vt. １．使喝醉；２．使陶醉，使欣喜若狂
A: The details in the painting are exceptionally intricate.
B: Yes, it must have taken a long time to complete.
intricate
a. 错综复杂的，复杂精细的
A: Did you enjoy the novel I lent you?
B: It was excellent, the plot was full of intrigue and mystery.
intrigue
vt. 激起．．．的好奇心（或兴趣），迷住
vi. 耍阴谋，施诡计
n. 阴谋，诡计，密谋
A: I found a piece of evidence that is intrinsic to our case.
B: Gosh, why did we not realize it sooner?
intrinsic
a. 固有的，本质的，内在的
A: I don’t mean to intrude, but can I join your conversation?
B: Don’t worry, you are not interrupting anything private.
intrude
vi. 侵入，侵扰，打扰
A: My intuition told me that he is bad news.
B: Yes, I never trusted him either.
intuition
n. 直觉
A: I am afraid this is the only piece of identification that I have.
B: But it is out of date which makes it invalid.
invalid
a. １．（指法律上）无效的，作废的；２．无可靠根据的，站不住脚的
n. （需要有人照顾的）病弱者，残疾者
A: Your help was invaluable to me, thanks.
B: Don’t mention it, it was my pleasure.
invaluable
a. 非常宝贵的，极为贵重的，无价的
A: Invariably the car broke down on the way to my exam.
B: Typical! What did you do?
invariably
ad. 不变地，始终如一地，总是
A: I would like to have an inventory of all the furniture in the house before I move in.
B: Certainly, that can be arranged.
inventory
n. 详细目录，存货清单
make inventory 清查存货，存货盘存；调查；评价
A: I can’t get the lid off this jar, Mum.
B: Try inverting it and then bang the jar on the floor.
invert
vt. 使倒转，使倒置，使颠倒
A: Ironically, I missed the plane even though I was at the airport two hours in advance.
B: I call that unlucky!
ironically
ad. １．具有讽刺意味地；２．嘲讽地，挖苦地
A: Do you think Jack is a good comedian?
B: No, he relies too heavily on irony.
irony
n. １．反语，冷嘲；２．具有讽刺意味的事，嘲弄
A: Irrespective of the weather, I think we should still go sailing.
B: But what if there is a thunder storm?
irrespective
a. (of) 不考虑的，不顾及的
A: Despite the dry weather, I am amazed at how many crops the farmers are growing.
B: That is because they have developed an extensive and efficient irrigation system.
irrigation
n. 灌溉
A: My little sister always irritates me.
B: Mine is also very annoying.
irritate
vt. １．使恼怒，使烦躁；２．使（身体某部分）不适，使疼痛
A: Is Iran a Christian country?
B: No, it is Islamic.
Islamic
a. 伊斯兰教的，伊斯兰教信徒的
A: The isle where we camped was just one hour by boat off shore.
B: Were there any inhabitants on it?
isle
n. 小岛，岛
A: I’m itching to travel.
B: Perhaps you can go away following your studies.
itch
vi. １．痒，发痒；２．渴望，热望
vt. 使发痒
A: Your necklace is very unusual.
B: That’s because it is made out of ivory.
ivory
n. １．象牙；２．象牙色，乳白色
A: I need to cut back the ivy from my windows.
B: Yes, it tends to grow at a rapid rate.
ivy
n. 常春藤