among【 ə'mʌŋ】 
prep.在……之中,……之一
The man was often referred to as a gentleman among scholars.
这个人经常被称作“学者中的绅士”。
He was raised among wolves.
他是在狼群中长大的。
amongst【 ə'mʌŋst】 
prep.在……中间,在……之中
The thunder echoed amongst the hills.
雷声在山中回响。
Politicians always argue amongst themselves.
政客们总是彼此争论不休。
amount【 ə'maunt】 
n.数量;vi.(to)总计,等于
The best cars are those with good steering and ones that can accelerate in the shortest amount of time.
最好的车是那些拥有不错的方向盘,并且可以在最短的时间内加速的车。
It is important to have a certain amount of sexual attraction with your partner.
对你的伴侣保持一定程度上的性方面的吸引是重要的。
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ample【 'æmpl】 
adj.充足的,丰富的
The designer boasted of ample space in the new car.
设计师吹嘘新设计的汽车空间充裕。
We have ample money for the journey.
我们有足够的钱去旅游。
amplify【 'æmplifai】 
vt.放大,增强;v.扩大
The band members brought expensive equipment with which to amplify their sound.
乐队成员为了扩大声音带来昂贵的设备。
Do not amplify the difficulties of the task.
不要夸大这项任务的困难。
amuse【 ə'mju:z】 
vt.使发笑,使愉快
Little things amuse little minds.
小人无大志。
If nothing else, I do amuse myself.
如果没什么别的,我就自娱自乐了。
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amusement【 ə'mju:zmənt】 
n.娱乐,消遣,娱乐活动
Her eyes twinkled with amusement.
她眼里闪烁着快乐的光芒。
He is responsible for the maintenance of the amusement park.
他负责游乐园的维修。
amusing【 ə'mju:ziŋ】 
adj.有趣的
His answer was amusing.
他的答案很有趣。
He told us an amusing story.
他给我们讲了一个很逗的故事。
analogy【 ə'nælədʒi】 
n.类似,类推
No analogy seemed appropriate.
没有一个比喻看起来恰当。
He explained the subject by using an analogy.
他用一个比喻解释该课题。
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