本文介绍了自主学习的定义以及自主学习能力对英语词汇学习的重要意义。指出目前中学生英语词汇学习中普遍存在的问题,鉴于通过培养学生的自主学习能力如何提高词汇学习的效率这一问题,笔者给教师和学生提出了一些切实可行的意见和建议。 This article introduces the definition of autonomous learning and the importance of autonomous learning ability to English vocabulary learning. It points out the common problems existing in middle school students’ English vocabulary learning. Given the problem of how to improve the efficiency of vocabulary learning by cultivating students’ autonomous learning ability, the author put forward some practical advice and suggestions for teachers and students.