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； keep abreast of 与……齐头并进，了解……的最新情况

A:I heard that you were nearly in an accident.

B:Yes, it was a close call—but the car came to an abrupt stop just in time.

abrupt a. 1. 突然的,意外的；2.(举止、言谈等)唐突的，鲁莽的

A:Why do you abstain from alcohol?

B:I think it is better for my health.

abstain vi. 1.弃权；2.(from)戒除

A:That was an absurd joke.

B:Maybe, but it was still funny.

absurd a. 荒谬的，荒唐的

A:There are an abundance of flies outside.

B:I think that is because of the warm weather.

abundance n. 富裕，充裕