根据牛津在线词典，Paraphrase的意思是（以幽默或更简短、清晰的方式）意译，解释，改述
在雅思口语考试中，通常释义会包含在评判标准的词汇方面，同义词也可以使用。
A ‘Synonym的意思是同义词或者近义词。
还有其他的方法，比如具有相反意思的表达。
It was hard = It wasn’t easy
另外一种方式就是根据实际情况使用偏正式/非正式的表达。
I’m concerned = I’m worried/I’m stressed.
这两种都非常的 关键。 不仅在雅思口语考试中，而且对雅思写作考试中得到6.5以上的分数也很重要。
下面就是一些在我的新书《9分达人雅思口语》进行了着重显示的词。
Hard, not easy, challenging
Convenient, not difficult
Pros, good things, benefits, positives
Cons, bad things, drawbacks, negatives
Persons, the public, mankind
Lecturers, Educators
Learn
College, Higher Education
Unsafe, risky
Young person, kids, little ones
Issues, difficulties
Fix
Investment, financing
Benficial, excellent, advantageous
Not good, detrimental, un-, dis-,
Get better, enhance
Like the most, like the best
Nice
Enjoy, prefer, fun to do
Where I live
Quiet, calm
Crucial, essential, vital
The past
Loathe, detest, dislike
have to
Climate
Downpour, Damp
Evening, late
Looked after, maintained, saved
Rushed off my feet, manic
Films, Flicks
Behaviours
Clean, neat, everything in its place
Discover
Misplaced
Breather, rest, holiday
Little, mini
Tired, lethargic
Chuckle, giggle, amuse
on stage, in real life
Lively
Exciting
Buddies, mates
Start, commence
not so expensive, budget
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