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1.根据定义、解释猜测词义
We all know that ants are ferocious eaters. They differ widely in their diets and may be carnivorous, herbivorous, or omnivorous, meaning that some eat meat; others eat only plants while others eat a combination of both.由后面的解释我们可以得知：“carnivorous”的意思是“食肉的”;“herbivorous”的意思是“食草的”;“omnivorous”的意思是“杂食的”。
2.根据复述(同位语、定语等)猜测词义
Today, I’d like to talk about some of the changes land can undergo, specifically desertification, process through which land becomes part of a desert.
后面的同位语告诉我们“desertification”的意思是“沙漠化。”
3.根据举例猜测词义
After breakfast, many people go to church; but the children will be playing with their new toys, and the mother will probably be preparing the Christmas dinner. This includes poultry for the main course (e.g. chicken, turkey, duck, goose), salads, breads, and vegetable, and features a variety of desserts, for example, pies, puddings, and ice cream.
“chicken, turkey, duck, goose”同属“poultry：家禽”。
4.根据对比关系猜测词义
Jane was talking with others while Eliza remained reticent all the time.
“while”是一个显示对比的信号词，“reticent”与“talking”相对应，“reticent”：沉默的。
5.根据比喻关系猜测词义
The hot-air balloon took off. It was as buoyant in the air as a cork (软木塞) in water.
把热气球比作水中的软木塞，说明“buoyant ”的意义：“漂浮;浮力。”
6.根据同义词的替代猜测词义
Venus rotates retrograde, or “backwards”,...