想在雅思考试中获得高分，词汇当然是重要的衡量标准之一，但是在掌握词汇的同时，更重要的是，了解每个词汇的变换形式大家常用的形容词，会有哪些替代的同义词形式呢?

➡ A synonym is a word or expression with the same or a similar meaning as another word.

➡比如说，描述一个东东特别漂亮，除了大家常用的beautiful之外，还可以用resplendent这个词。

➡要注意的是，下面的这些同义词中会有一些小的区别。比如同样是表达漂亮这个含义，breathtaking更适用于描述风景，gorgeous则更多用来描述人物。

bad

➡ synonym

negative, detrimental, inferior, inadequate, incorrect, poor, unsatisfactory, harmful, unacceptable, unpleasant, discouraging, terrible

examples

➡ Dumping waste exerts a negative effect on environment.

倾倒垃圾对环境产生了负面的影响。

➡ Passive smoking can have a detrimental effect on anyone’s health.

吸二手烟对任何人的健康都会有一个有害的影响。

big

➡ synonym

sizable, enormous, huge, immense, gigantic, vast, large, sizable, grand, great, tall, substantial, mammoth, astronomical, ample, broad, expansive, spacious, stout, tremendous, titanic, mountainous

examples

➡ The mechanic spent an immense amount of time getting the engine into perfect condition.

汽车修理工花了大量的时间把发动机恢复到完美的状态。

➡ Global warming influences a large number of people living in this area.

全球变暖影响了在这边海域生活的一大群人。

amazing

➡ synonym

unbelievable, improbable, fantastic, fabulous, incredible, wonderful, astonishing, astounding, extraordinary

examples

➡ This extraordinary event is held occasionally by the government.

这个很棒的活动是政府不定期会举办的。

➡ John has already had an incredible moment with his friends in England.

约翰已经和他的朋友们在英国度过了一段美好的时光。

interesting

➡ synonym

fascinating , gripping, arresting, enthralling, engaging, attractive, inviting, intriguing, provocative, though-provoking, challenging, inspiring, titillating, tantalizing, exciting, entertaining, piquant, engrossing, absorbing

examples

➡ This challenging sport brings certain benefits to trainees.

这个有挑战性的运动给训练员们带来了某些好处。

➡ He had a fascinating idea to support this project.

他有一个特别有趣的想法去支持这个项目。

important

➡ synonym

chief, critical, crucial, essential, imperative, key, necessary, urgent, weighty, vital

examples

➡The president's support is critical (to this project).

总统的支持(对该计划)至关重要。

➡ It's imperative to act now before the problem gets really serious.

必须现在就采取行动，而不是再等到问题变得难以收拾。

beautiful

➡ synonym

Attractive, breathtaking, wonderful, picturesque (landscape/view)

Attractive, glowing, gorgeous, good-looking (person)

examples

➡The view from the top of the mountain is breathtaking.

山顶的美景令人叹为观止。

➡ The bride looked gorgeous.

新娘看上去美极了。