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| A: Did the parcel arrive intact? 
 B: Yes, there was no damage to it at all.
 
 intact a. 完整无缺的,未经触动的,未受损伤的
 
 A: What is the annual intake of students into your school each year?
 
 B: Oh, about 100 pupils join each year.
 
 intake n. 1. 吸入,纳入;2. 进气口,入口
 
 A: You played an integral part in the project, thanks for your help.
 
 B: You are welcome, but I do not think that my assistance was that important.
 
 integral a. 构成整体所必需的,基本的
 
 A: I admire your integrity.
 
 B: Thanks, I think it is essential to stick to your principles.
 
 integrity n. 1. 正直,诚实,诚恳;2. 完整,完全,完善
 
 A: My intellect is the most important aspect of my mind.
 
 A: And you certainly use your well.
 
 intellect n. 1. 智力,理解力;2. 才智非凡的人
 
 A: Mark always holds intelligible conversation.
 
 B: Yes, he is very smart.
 
 intelligible a. 可理解的,明白易懂的,清楚的
 
 A: We could intensify the light in the room by painting the walls white.
 
 B: Or we could just add more lights.
 
 intensify v. (使)增强,(使)加剧
 
 A: I did not commit the crime with intent.
 
 B: But that will be impossible to prove in court.
 
 intent n. 意图,意向,目的
 
 a. 1. (on)专心的,转注的;2. (on)急切的
 
 to all intents (and purposes) 几乎在一切方面,实际上
 
 A: I would love to sail around the world alone.
 
 B: You must be insane.
 
 insane a. 1. 蠢极的,荒唐的;2. (患)精神病的,精神失常的,疯狂的
 
 A: Can you read the inscription in the book to me?
 
 B: Sorry, I don’t have my glasses and the lettering it too small.
 
 inscription n. 铭文,碑文,题字
 
 A: You are looking tired.
 
 B: Yes, I am suffering from insomnia.
 
 insomnia n. 失眠(症)
 
 A: You are an inspiration to me.
 
 B: You are quite amazing also!
 
 inspiration n. 1. 灵感;2. 鼓舞人心的人(或事物)
 
 A: Did you buy your car with cash?
 
 B: No, I arranged that I will pay in monthly installments.
 
 installment n. 1. 分期付款,分期交付;2. (分期连载的)部分
 
 A: That medicine worked great.
 
 B: Yes, it had instantaneous results.
 
 instantaneous a. 瞬间的,即刻的
 
 A: What are the words to that song you were humming?
 
 B: Oh, it was just an instrumental piece.
 
 instrumental a. 1. (in)起作用的,有帮助的;2. 用乐器演奏的
 
 A: My house is freezing in the winter.
 
 B: Perhaps you need to insulate it better.
 
 insulate vt. 1. 使绝缘,使隔热,使隔音;2. 隔离,使隔绝(以免受到影响)
 
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