(单词翻译:单击)
1.intricate a.复杂的(complex)
词根记忆:in+tric(琐碎,复杂)+ate--复杂的
例:As corporations begin to function globally, they develop an intricate web of marketing relationships.
同根词:extricate(v.解救)
2.intrigue n.阴谋(secret scheme);v.引起兴趣(to arouse the interest or curiosity of)
词根记忆:in(使)+trigue(引出,引发)--引起兴趣
例:The fossil remains of the pterosaurs(翼龙)have intrigued paleontologists(古生物学者)for more than two centuries.
派生词:intriguing(a.引起极大兴趣的)
3.intrinsic a.固有的,内在的(essential and inherent)
例:intrinsic value内在的价值
4.introductory a.引导的(of, relating to, or being a first step that sets sth. going or in proper perspective);介绍的(serving as an introduction or preface)
词根记忆:来自introduce(v.介绍)
例:Teachers of introductory courses in Asian American studies have been facing a dilemma nonexistent a few decades ago.
同根词:introduction(n.介绍)
5.intuition n.直觉(quick and ready insight);由直觉获知的信息
词根记忆:intuit(由直觉知道)+ion--直觉
例:Some practicing managers rely heavily on intuition.
派生词:intuitive(a.直觉的)
6.intuitive a.直觉的(of intuition)
词根记忆:来自intuit(v.凭直觉知道)
例:Managers cannot justify their intuitive decisions.
派生词:intuitively( ad.直观地:直觉地)
同根词:intuition(n.直觉)
7.invade v.侵略,侵袭(to enter for conquest or plunder)
词根记忆:in(进入)+vad(走)+e--未经允许走进来--侵略
例;The girl's organs were invaded by parasites.
派生词:invader(n.侵略者,侵入的人或物);invasion(n.入侵,侵略)
8.invariant a.不变的(unchanging)
例:Consumers recognize that the quality of products sold under invariant brand names can drift over time.
9.inventory n.存货(stock)
例:In an effort to reduce their inventories Italian vintners (葡萄酒商)have to cut prices.