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相對于實務，綜合能力要簡單一些，不過，對于基礎不夠扎實的考友來說，綜合也的確是需要重視，畢竟每年綜合不及格的也大有人在。
其實二三級筆譯綜合，基本就是同義詞、反義詞，基本語法知識，閱讀難度比考研英語略低，沒有太大彎繞。
affable /ˈæfəbəl/
Someone who is affable is pleasant and friendly. 和藹的
Mr. Brooke is an extremely affable and approachable man.
布魯克先生是一個極為和藹可親的人。
Conjecture /kənˈdʒɛktʃə/
A conjecture is a conclusion that is based on information that is not certain or complete. 推測
That was a conjecture, not a fact.
那是個推測，不是事實。
disposition /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
Someone's disposition is the way that they tend to behave or feel. 性情
The rides are unsuitable for people of a nervous disposition.
這種騎乘不適合緊張型性格的人。
salubrious /səˈluːbrɪəs/
A place that is salubrious is pleasant and healthy. 宜人的
.the salubrious climate of the north.
北方宜人的氣候。
elicit /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
If you elicit a response or a reaction, you do or say something that makes other people respond or react. 引起 (反應)
Mr. Norris said he was hopeful that his request would elicit a positive response.
諾里斯先生說他希望他的要求會引起積極的回應。
If you elicit a piece of information, you get it by asking the right questions. 探得 (信息)
My letters to her have elicited no response.
我寫給她的信沒有得到回應。
fray /freɪ/
If something such as cloth or rope frays, or if something frays it, its threads or fibres start to come apart from each other and spoil its appearance. 磨損
The fabric is very fine or frays easily.
這種布料很細，或者說是容易磨損。
The stitching had begun to fray at the edges.
邊緣處的針腳已經開始磨損了。
If your nerves or your temper fray, or if something frays them, you become nervous or easily annoyed because of mental strain and anxiety. 煩躁
Tempers began to fray as the two teams failed to score.
兩隊都沒有得分，人們開始煩躁起來。
root t and branch 完全地 ; 連根拔除
innocuous /ɪˈnɒkjʊəs/
Something that is innocuous is not at all harmful or offensive. 無害的; 無意冒犯的
Both mushrooms look innocuous but are in fact deadly.
兩個蘑菇看起來都無害，但實際上卻能致命。
platitude /ˈplætɪˌtjuːd/ ( platitudes )
A platitude is a statement that is considered meaningless and boring because it has been made many times before in similar situations. 陳詞濫調 [表不滿]
Why couldn't he say something vital and original instead of just spouting the same old platitudes?
他為什么不能說點重要的、有新意的東西，而不只是喋喋不休地講些陳詞濫調呢?
fabricate /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/
If someone fabricates information, they invent it in order to deceive people. 偽造
All four claim that officers fabricated evidence against them.
4人全部聲稱官員們偽造了不利于他們的證據(jù)。
fabrication N-VAR 偽造
She described the interview as a "complete fabrication."
她把這次采訪描述為“純屬虛構”。
incorporate /ɪnˈkɔːpəˌreɪt/
If one thing incorporates another thing, it includes the other thing. 包含 [正式]
The new cars will incorporate a number of major improvements.
這種新型汽車將包含許多重大的改進。
V-T If someone or something is incorporated into a large group, system, or area, they become a part of it. 使并入 [正式]
The agreement would allow the rebels to be incorporated into a new national police force.
該協(xié)議將允許叛軍并入一支新的國家警察部隊。
modulate /ˈmɒdjʊˌleɪt/
V-T If you modulate your voice or a sound, you change or vary its loudness, pitch, or tone in order to create a particular effect.
調節(jié)(音量、音高、音調等); 改變 [書面]
He carefully modulated his voice.
他仔細地調節(jié)了自己的聲音。
V-T To modulate an activity or process means to alter it so that it is more suitable for a particular situation. 調節(jié); 調整(活動或過程) [正式]
These chemicals modulate the effect of potassium.
這些化合物可以調節(jié)鉀的功效。
impending /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/ TEM8
An impending event is one that is going to happen very soon.
即將發(fā)生的 [正式] [ADJ n]
On the morning of the expedition, I awoke with a feeling of impending disaster.
遠征出發(fā)的那天早上，我醒來就有一種大難臨頭的感覺。
imitative /ˈɪmɪtətɪv/
People and animals who are imitative copy others' behaviour. 模仿的; 仿效的
Babies of eight to twelve months are generally highly imitative.
八至十二個月大的嬰兒一般具有很高的模仿能力。
nostalgic /nɒˈstældʒɪk/
Nostalgic things cause you to think affectionately about the past. 引起懷舊的
Although we still depict nostalgic snow scenes on Christmas cards, winters are now very much warmer.
雖然我們還在圣誕卡上描繪引人懷舊的雪景，但現(xiàn)在冬天溫暖多了。
If you feel nostalgic, you think affectionately about experiences you had in the past. 懷舊的
Many people were nostalgic for the good old days.
很多人都懷念過去的好時光。
normative /ˈnɔːmətɪv/
Normative means creating or stating particular rules of behaviour. 規(guī)范的; 標準的 [正式] [usu ADJ n]
Normative sexual behaviour in our society remains heterosexual.
我們社會的性行為規(guī)范依然是異性間的。
...a normative model of teaching.
...一種教學的標準模式。
interminable /ɪnˈtɜːmɪnəbəl/
ADJ If you describe something as interminable, you are emphasizing that it continues for a very long time and indicating that you wish it was shorter or would stop. 無休止的 [強調]
...an interminable meeting.
…一次沒完沒了的會議。
interminably ADV 無休止地
He talked to me interminably about his first wife.
他喋喋不休地給我講他第一任妻子的事。
indignation /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
N-UNCOUNT Indignation is a feeling of shock and anger when you think that something is unjust or unfair. 憤怒不平
She was filled with indignation at the conditions under which miners were forced to work.
她為礦工們被迫工作的條件滿心憤慨。
spontaneous /spɒnˈteɪnɪəs/
Spontaneous acts are not planned or arranged, but are done because someone suddenly wants to do them. 自然的; 自發(fā)的 (行為)
Diana's house was crowded with happy people whose spontaneous outbursts of song were accompanied by lively music.
戴安娜的房子擠滿了幸福的人們，他們在歡快音樂的伴奏下不由自主地唱起歌來。
spontaneously ADV 自然地; 自發(fā)地
Many people spontaneously stood up and cheered.
許多人自發(fā)地站起來歡呼。
homogeneous /ˌhəʊməˈdʒiːnɪəs, ˈhɒm-/
Homogeneous is used to describe a group or thing which has members or parts that are all the same. 同種類的 [正式]
The unemployed are not a homogeneous group.
失業(yè)者并不都是同一類人。
conscientious /ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs/
Someone who is conscientious is very careful to do their work properly. 認真的
We are generally very conscientious about our work.
我們一般對工作都是很認真的。
conscientiously ADV 認真地
He studied conscientiously and enthusiastically.
他認真積極地學習。
frivolous /ˈfrɪvələs/
ADJ If you describe someone as frivolous, you mean they behave in a silly or light-hearted way, rather than being serious and sensible. 輕率的
I just decided I was a bit too frivolous to be a doctor.
我只是認定自己有點兒太輕率，不適合當醫(yī)生。
ADJ If you describe an activity as frivolous, you disapprove of it because it is not useful and wastes time or money. 無用的 [表不滿]
The group says it wants politicians to stop wasting public money on what it believes are frivolous projects.
該團體說他們希望政客們停止在該團體認為無用的項目上浪費公款。
aloof /əˈluːf/ TEM4
ADJ Someone who is aloof is not very friendly and does not like to spend time with other people. 冷淡的 [表不滿]
He seemed aloof and detached.
他看起來冷淡且超然。
empathy /ˈɛmpəθɪ/ TEM8
Empathy is the ability to share another person's feelings and emotions as if they were your own. 同感能力
Having begun my life in a children's home, I have great empathy with the little ones.
在一家兒童福利院長大使我對這些小孩子們懷有深深的同感。
bungler /ˈbʌŋɡlə/ ( bunglers )
A bungler is a person who often fails to do things properly because they make mistakes or are clumsy. 笨拙的人
ruffian /ˈrʌfɪən/ TEM8 ( ruffians )
A ruffian is a man who behaves violently and is involved in crime. 惡棍; 歹徒 [老式]
...gangs of ruffians who lurk about intent on troublemaking.
...一群潛伏在四周、企圖制造麻煩的匪幫。
stickler /ˈstɪklə/ ( sticklers )
If you are a stickler for something, you always demand or require it. 堅持···的人
Lucy was a stickler for perfection, and everything had to be exactly right.
露西曾是個追求完美的人，凡事都得完全正確。
quiver/quench/quipp/quell
quiver
n. 顫抖;箭袋;震動 vi. 顫抖;振動 vt. 使…顫動;抖動
Cooper arrived, quivering with rage. 庫珀到了，氣得渾身發(fā)抖。
quench
vt. 熄滅，[機] 淬火;解渴;結束;冷浸 vi. 熄滅;平息
He stopped to quench his thirst at a stream. 他停在一條小溪邊喝水解渴。
quip
n. 妙語;嘲弄;諷刺語 vi. 嘲弄;譏諷 vt. 嘲弄
The commentators make endless quips about the players' appearance.
解說員們對球員們的外貌沒完沒了地說著俏皮話。
quell
vt. 平息;鎮(zhèn)壓;減輕;消除
The government is trying to quell fears of a looming oil crisis.
該政府正努力消除日益臨近的石油危機而帶來的恐懼。
transient/ transitive
transient
adj. 短暫的;路過的 n. 瞬變現(xiàn)象;過往旅客;候鳥
the transient nature of high fashion 最新時尚轉瞬即逝的特點。
transitive
adj. 及物的;過渡的;可遷的 n. 傳遞;及物動詞
sustenance
n. 食物;生計;支持
The state provided a basic quantity of food for daily sustenance, but little else.
國家提供基本的日常食物供應，僅此而已。
retort/ retail
retort
n. 反駁，頂嘴;曲頸瓶 vt. 反駁，反擊 vi. 反駁，回嘴
His sharp retort clearly made an impact.
他的尖銳反駁顯然起了作用。
retail
vt. 零售;轉述
Retail stores usually count on the Christmas season to make up to half of their annual profits.
零售商店通常指望圣誕節(jié)期間來賺取一半的年利潤。
exalt
vt. 提升;提拔;贊揚;使得意 vi. 使人得意
His work exalts all those virtues that we, as Americans, are taught to hold dear.
他的作品盛贊了所有那些我們作為美國人被教導要珍視的美德。
vacuum/vapor
vacuum
n. 真空;空間;真空吸塵器 adj. 真空的;利用真空的;產生真空的 vt. 用真空吸塵器清掃
His presence should fill the power vacuum that has been developing over the past few days.
他的出現(xiàn)應該能填補過去幾天中形成的權力空缺。
vapor
n. 蒸汽;煙霧 vt. 使……蒸發(fā);使……汽化 vi. 蒸發(fā);吹牛;沮喪
Vapor starts to form, because it wants to be in the coexistence line.
蒸汽開始形成，因為體系要處于共存狀態(tài)。
deformed
adj. 畸形的;丑陋的;殘廢的 v. 使...殘缺，使...變形
He was born with a deformed right leg.
他天生右腿畸形。
ardent
adj. 熱情的;熱心的;激烈的;燃燒般的
He's been one of the most ardent supporters of the administration's policy.
他是政府政策的最熱烈的支持者之一。
constituency
n. (選區(qū)的)選民;支持者;(一批)顧客
In Iowa, farmers are a powerful political constituency.
在愛荷華州，農民是一個強大的政治選民陣營。
inviolable
adj. 不可侵犯的;神圣的;不可褻瀆的
The game had a single inviolable rule: obstacles were to be overcome, not circumvented.
這個游戲有一個單一的不可違反的規(guī)則：困難是被克服的，不是被回避的。
solace/sojourn/solitude
solace
n. 安慰;慰藉;安慰之物 vt. 安慰;撫慰;使快樂
I found solace in writing when my father died three years ago.
我父親3年前去世時，我從寫作中找到了慰藉。
sojourn
n. 逗留;旅居 vi. 逗留;旅居
If you’ve read Time Was Soft There: A Paris Sojourn at Shakespeare &Co. (and if you haven’t you should) then you are intimately familiar with this bookstore.
如果你看過《時間在此變得溫柔——逗留巴黎“莎士比亞書店”》(如果你還沒看過，那你真的該去看看)，你一定會對這家書店感到無比親切。
solitude
n. 孤獨;隱居;荒僻的地方
He enjoyed his moments of solitude before the pressures of the day began in earnest.
他很喜歡一天的壓力真正開始前的獨處時刻。
transgression
n. [地質] 海侵;犯罪;違反;逸出
In scientific terms the findings showed that "the embodiment of moral purity is specific to the motor modality involved in the moral transgression.
用科學的術語來講，這個研究表明“保持道德純潔的具體表現(xiàn)是特定于各種違反道德的行為方式”。
sandals
n. [服裝] 涼鞋;[服裝] 拖鞋(sandal的復數(shù));便鞋 v. 使穿涼鞋
spawn
n. 卵;菌絲;產物 vt. 產卵;釀成，造成;大量生產 vi. 產卵;大量生產
...fish species like salmon and trout which go upstream, spawn and then die.
...像鮭魚和鱒魚這樣的魚類會洄游、產卵，然后死亡。
succinct
adj. 簡潔的;簡明的;緊身的
The book gives an admirably succinct account of the technology and its history.
這本書對該項技術及其歷史作了極其簡明的敘述。
retrogressive/recessive/recipient/receptacle/rectangular
retrogressive
adj. 倒退的;退化的
..the retrogressive policies of the national parties.
...國家黨派的倒退政策。
recessive
adj. 隱性的;逆行的;后退的 n. 隱性性狀
New genes emerge as dominant, no longer recessive or latent, and organisms change.
新的基因出現(xiàn)并支配，不在隱性潛伏，然后生物就突變了。
recipient
n. 容器，接受者;容納者 adj. 容易接受的，感受性強的
..the largest recipient of U.S. foreign aid.
…最大的美國對外援助接受方。
receptacle
n. [植] 花托;容器;插座
But the wine bottle was a safe receptacle for my message.
但這個葡萄酒瓶是我那封信的安全容器。
rectangular
adj. 矩形的;成直角的
tentative
adj. 試驗性的，暫定的;躊躇的 n. 假設，試驗
Political leaders have reached a tentative agreement to hold a preparatory conference next month.
政治領導人已經就下個月召開準備會達成初步協(xié)議。
tortuous
adj. 扭曲的，彎曲的;啰嗦的
The only road access is a tortuous mountain route.
惟一的通路是一條彎彎曲曲的山路。
utilitarian
adj. 功利的;功利主義的;實利的 n. 功利主義者
Bruce's office is utilitarian and unglamorous.
布魯斯的辦公室實用而素淡。
meticulous
adj. 一絲不茍的;小心翼翼的;拘泥小節(jié)的
The flat had been meticulously cleaned.
這間公寓被仔仔細細地打掃過了。
vulgarity
n. 粗俗;粗俗語;粗野的動作
It is the uneducated vulgarity of expression at all.
這純粹是未受教育者的一種粗俗說法。
fervently
adv. 熱心地;熱誠地
They fervently hoped so, at any rate.
無論如何，他們熱切地希望這樣。
curative
adj. 有療效的;治病的 n. 藥品;治療法
Ancient civilizations believed in the curative powers of fresh air and sunlight.
遠古文明相信新鮮空氣和陽光具有治病的功效。
quintessence
n. 精華;典范;第五元素(被視為地、水、火、風以外之構成宇宙的元素)
..an old stone cottage, the quintessence of rural England.
...一個古老的石頭小屋，英格蘭鄉(xiāng)村的精髓所在。
inflame
vt. 激怒;使燃燒;使發(fā)炎 vi. 燃燒;發(fā)炎;激動
They are responsible for inflaming the situation.
他們應該對事態(tài)激化負責。
slur
vt. 忽視;草率地看過;含糊地念;詆毀 vi. 含糊地發(fā)音;潦草地寫字;拖著腳走 n. 污點;誹謗;連音符
This is yet another slur on the integrity of the police.
這將是對警察廉正的又一次毀謗。
slaughter
vt. 屠宰，屠殺;殺戮;使慘敗 n. 屠宰，屠殺;殺戮;消滅
This was only a small part of a war where the slaughter of civilians was commonplace.
這只是戰(zhàn)爭的一小部分，在戰(zhàn)爭中對平民的屠殺已司空見慣。
slap
vt. 拍擊;侮辱;掌擊;摑…的耳光 n. 摑;侮辱;掌擊;拍打聲 vi. 摑;拍擊 adv. 直接地;猛然地;恰好
He would push or slap her once in a while.
他時不時地推搡她，或是打她耳光。
stigma
n. [植] 柱頭;恥辱;污名;烙印;特征
There is still a stigma attached to cancer.
癌癥仍被人看作是一種見不得人的事。
sting
n. 刺痛;諷刺，刺激;刺毛 vt. 刺;驅使;使…苦惱;使…疼痛 vi. 刺痛;被刺痛;感到劇痛
Remove the bee sting with tweezers.
用鑷子拔掉蜜蜂的蟄刺。
implausible
adj. 難以置信的，不像真實的
I had to admit it sounded like an implausible excuse.
我不得不承認，它聽上去像是個讓人難以置信的借口。
vertebrate
adj. 脊椎動物的;有脊椎的 n. 脊椎動物
costal
adj. 肋的;肋骨的;前腺脈的
spruce
vi. 打扮整齊;使顯干凈 adj. 整潔的 vt. 打扮整齊 n. 云杉
mollusk
n. (美)[無脊椎] 軟體動物
dragonfly
n. [昆] 蜻蜓
cattails
n. 香蒲
muskrat
n. 麝鼠;麝鼠毛皮
transfusion
n. [臨床] 輸血;[臨床] 輸液;傾注;灌輸
alleviation
n. 緩和;鎮(zhèn)痛物
level-headed
adj. 冷靜的;清醒的
beset
vt. 困擾;鑲嵌;圍繞
The country is beset by severe economic problems.
該國為嚴重的經濟問題所困。
jest
n. 笑話，俏皮話;玩笑vi. 開玩笑;嘲笑 vt. 嘲笑
uncongenial
adj. 志趣不相投的;不相宜的
peevish
adj. 易怒的，暴躁的;帶怒氣的;撒嬌的
allure
vt. 引誘，誘惑;吸引 n. 誘惑力 vi. 誘人，吸引人
Discern
vt. 看出; 理解，了解; 識別，辨別; 隱約看見
vi. 辨明，分清;
Preach
宣揚; 說教; 布道，講道; 講(道)
Prime the pump
采取措施使某事發(fā)展
But whenever the economy is slowing, the new leaders say they will be less likely to prime the pump.
Ambient
adj. 環(huán)境; 周圍的，包圍著的; 產生輕松氛圍的;
(氛圍音樂)
Exorbitant
If you describe something such as a price or fee as exorbitant, you are emphasizing that it is much higher than it should be. (價格、費用) 過高的
Exorbitant housing prices have created an acute shortage of affordable housing for the poor.
過高的房價使窮人負擔得起的房源嚴重短缺。
Scanty
不足的，勉強夠的(大小或數(shù)量)
So far, what scanty evidence we have points to two suspects.
目前，我們指向兩名嫌犯的證據(jù)太少。
Stingy
adj. 吝嗇的，小氣的;有刺的;缺乏的
Ameliorate
vt. 改善;減輕(痛苦等);改良
vi. 變得更好
to ameliorate working conditions
改善勞動條件
Parch
to deprive or be deprived of water; dry up 脫水; 使干涸
例：the sun parches the fields
Elucidate
If you elucidate something, you make it clear and easy to understand. 闡明; 解釋
Haig went on to elucidate his personal principle of war.
海格繼續(xù)解釋他個人的戰(zhàn)爭原則。
Untenable
An argument, theory, or position that is untenable cannot be defended successfully against criticism or attack. 不堪一擊的 (觀點、理論或立場)
This argument is untenable from an intellectual, moral and practical standpoint.
從知識、道德和現(xiàn)實的角度來看，這種論點是站不住腳的。
Indefatigably
不厭倦地，堅持不懈的;不屈不撓的
Impervious
If you are impervious to someone’s actions, you are not affected or influenced by them. 無動于衷的; 不受影響的
She seems almost impervious to the criticism from all sides.
她好像對各方批評無動于衷。
Something that is impervious to water, heat, or a particular object is able to resist it or stop it from passing through it. 防滲漏的; 不讓穿過的
This also makes the painting impervious to water.
這也使得該幅畫能防水。
Impassable
If a road, path, or route is impassable, it is impossible to travel over because it is blocked or in bad condition. 不能通行的; 不能通過的
Congregate / ˈkɒŋɡrɪˌɡeɪt/ 聚集
Visitors congregated on Sunday afternoons to view public exhibitions.
游客們周日下午聚集起來觀看公開展覽。
Insolent /ˈɪnsələnt/ 粗魯?shù)? 無禮的
...her insolent stare.
…她那無禮的凝視。
Synopsis /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/提要
For each title there is a brief synopsis of the book.
每本書都附有一個該書的簡短提要。
Provident /ˈprɒvɪdənt/ 滿足未來需求的; 公積的
Pendent /ˈpɛndənt/ 墜飾; 掛件
Sleek /sliːk/ 光滑的，時髦的
sleek black hair.
烏黑光滑的頭發(fā)。
Lord White is as sleek and elegant as any other millionaire businessman.
懷特勛爵像其他百萬富商一樣時尚高雅。
Defraud /dɪˈfrɔːd/ 騙取
He pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to defraud the government.
他對陰謀詐騙政府的指控供認不諱。
Pernicious /pəˈnɪʃəs/ 極為有害的
I did what I could, but her mother's influence was pernicious.
我已盡我所能，但她母親造成的影響是很極為不利的。
Intrepid /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/ 勇敢的
...an intrepid space traveller.
…一位勇敢的太空旅行者。
Duplicity /djuːˈplɪsɪtɪ/ 奸詐
Malcolm believed he was guilty of duplicity in his private dealings.
馬爾科姆相信他在為其私底下行為的奸詐內疚著。
Conciliate /kənˈsɪlɪˌeɪt/ 安撫; 勸慰
His duty was to conciliate the people, not to provoke them.
他的任務是安撫這些人，而不是激怒他們。
The president has a strong political urge to conciliate.
總統(tǒng)有進行安撫的強烈政治需求。
Sterile /ˈstɛraɪl/ 無菌的，不育的
He always made sure that any cuts were protected by sterile dressings.
他總是確保所有傷口都用無菌的敷料包好。
This disease causes sterility in both males and females.
這種疾病會導致男女不育。
Fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ 幸運的
Their success is the result of a fortuitous combination of circumstances.
他們的成功是地利之果。
Semantic /sɪˈmæntɪk/ 語義的
He did not want to enter into a semantic debate.
他不想卷入一場關于語義的爭論。
Fraternity /frəˈtɜːnɪtɪ/ 友愛
Bob needs the fraternity of others who share his mission.
鮑勃需要共負使命的同志們的友愛。
Stigmatize /ˈstɪɡm(xù)əˌtaɪz/ 侮辱
Children in single-parent families must not be stigmatized.
單親家庭的孩子不應該受到侮辱。
Commensurate /kəˈmɛnsərɪt/ 成比例的; 相稱的
Employees are paid salaries commensurate with those of teachers.
發(fā)給雇員的薪水與發(fā)給教師的薪水相當。
Compatible /kəmˈpætəbəl/
(系統(tǒng)、觀點、信念等) 相容的，意趣相投的
Free enterprise, he argued, was compatible with Russian values and traditions.
他辯稱自由企業(yè)與俄羅斯的價值觀和傳統(tǒng)是相容的。
Comparative /kəmˈpærətɪv/ 比較的
The task was accomplished with comparative ease.
這項任務完成得比較容易。
Augment /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ 增加
While searching for a way to augment the family income, she began making dolls.
為求增加家庭收入，她開始做起了玩具娃娃。
Allot /əˈlɒt/ 分配
The seats are allotted to the candidates who have won the most votes.
這些席位被分配給了贏得了最多選票的候選人。
Contrivance /kənˈtraɪvəns/ 過于人為修飾的物件，發(fā)明設計
They wear simple clothes and shun modern contrivances.
他們穿著簡單，避免了現(xiàn)代裝束。
Incur /ɪnˈkɜː/ 招致; 蒙受
The government had also incurred huge debts.
政府也已承受了大筆債務。
Spree /spriː/ 放縱
Some people went on a spending spree in December to beat the new tax.
一些人在12月份搶在新稅收政策實施前瘋狂消費。
Culminate /ˈkʌlmɪˌneɪt/ 以…告終; 結果成為
They had an argument, which culminated in Tom getting drunk.
他們發(fā)生了爭論，結果導致湯姆喝醉了酒。
Reconciliation /ˌrɛkənˌsɪlɪˈeɪʃən/ 和解
…an appeal for reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants.
…一個對天主教徒和新教徒之間和解的呼吁。
Entangled /ɪnˈtæŋɡəld/ 緊緊纏住的;被卷入的
Divers battled for hours to try to free a whale entangled in crab nets.
潛水員們奮戰(zhàn)了幾個小時，試圖解救一條被捕蟹網(wǎng)纏住的鯨魚。
This case was bound to get entangled in international politics.
這個案件注定要卷入國際政治之中。
Aggregate /ˈægrɪgɪt/ 合計的
The rate of growth of GNP will depend upon the rate of growth of aggregate demand.
國民生產總值的增長率將依賴于總需求的增長率。
Opalescent /ˌəʊpəˈlɛsənt/乳白色的; 發(fā)乳白光的
Elaine turned her opalescent eyes on him.
伊琳將乳白色的眼睛轉向他。
a sky which was still faintly opalescent.
仍然泛白的天空。
Translucent /trænzˈluːsənt/半透明的
The building is roofed entirely with translucent corrugated plastic.
這座建筑全部都是用半透明的波紋狀塑料封頂。
Astigmatic /ˌæstɪɡˈmætɪk/散光的
A person who has astigmatism 散光患者
Monochromatic 單色的; 單頻的
Relinquish /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ 放棄 (權力或控制)
He does not intend to relinquish power.
他不打算放棄權力。
Snobbery /ˈsnɒbərɪ/ 自命不凡
There has often been an element of snobbery in golf.
高爾夫運動中常常含有自命不凡的意味。
Encircle /ɪnˈsɜːkəl/ 環(huán)繞
A forty-foot-high concrete wall encircles the jail.
一道40英尺高的水泥墻環(huán)繞著該監(jiān)獄。
Entwine /ɪnˈtwaɪn/ 纏繞
His dazed eyes stare at the eels, which still writhe and entwine.
他茫然地盯著那些仍在扭動纏繞的鰻魚。
Facing each other, the giraffes entwine their necks in the most astonishing manner.
長頸鹿面對面地站著，以令人無比驚駭?shù)淖藙輰⒉弊永p繞到了一起。
Ascending /əˈsɛndɪŋ/ 升 (序) 的
Now draw or trace ten dinosaurs in ascending order of size.
現(xiàn)在按大小以升序畫或描出10只恐龍。
Referendum /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/ 公民投票; 全民公決
Estonia said today it too plans to hold a referendum on independence.
愛沙尼亞今天稱它也計劃要就獨立進行全民公決。
Conductive /kənˈdʌktɪv/ 傳導性的
Salt water is much more conductive than fresh water is.
鹽水比淡水更具有傳導性。
Demarcation /ˌdiːmɑːˈkeɪʃən/ 劃界
Talks were continuing about the demarcation of the border between the two countries.
關于兩國之間邊界劃定的談話仍在繼續(xù)著。
Disorientation 迷失方向
Combustible易燃的; 可燃的
The ability of coal to release a combustible gas has long been known.
煤能夠釋放易燃氣體這一點早已為人所知。
Baffle /ˈbæfəl/ 使困惑
An apple tree producing square fruit is baffling experts.
一棵結方形果實的蘋果樹正令專家們感到困惑。
Meticulous /mɪˈtɪkjʊləs/ 小心謹慎的
He was so meticulous about everything.
他對任何事情都很小心謹慎。
Eccentric /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/ 古怪的; 異乎尋常的
He is an eccentric character who likes wearing a beret and dark glasses.
他是個怪人，喜歡戴貝雷帽和墨鏡。
Lenient /ˈliːnɪənt, ˈliːnjənt/ 寬大的
He believes the government already is lenient with drug traffickers.
他認為政府對販毒分子已經很寬大了。
Hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
Let's look at a hypothetical situation in which Carol, a recovering alcoholic, gets invited to a party.
我們來假設一下這樣一個情景，卡羅爾，一個正在康復中的嗜酒者，被邀情去參加一場聚會。
Hypercritical /ˌhaɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/ 吹毛求疵的
Hypocritical /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/ 虛偽的
It would be hypocritical to say I travel at 70 mph simply because that is the law.
如果僅僅因為法律規(guī)定的時速是70英里我就說自己的行駛時速是70英里，那就太虛偽了。
Veneer /vɪˈnɪə/ 虛飾
He was able to fool the world with his veneer of education.
他能夠通過對自己的教育背景加以虛飾來愚弄世人。
Inextricably /ˌɪnɛksˈtrɪkəblɪ/ 密不可分地
Our survival is inextricably linked to the survival of the rainforest.
我們的生存與雨林的生存息息相關。
Pathogen /ˈpæθəˌdʒɛn/ 病原體
Segregated /ˈsɛgrɪgeɪtɪd/ (因種族、性別或宗教不同而) 隔離的
...racially segregated schools.
…實行種族隔離的學校。
Unkempt /ʌnˈkɛmpt/ 不整潔的
His hair was unkempt and filthy.
他的頭發(fā)沒梳洗，十分臟膩。
Greasy /ˈɡriːzɪ, -sɪ/ 有油脂的
He propped his elbows upon a greasy counter.
他把胳膊肘撐在油膩膩的柜臺上。
Gargle /ˈɡɑːɡəl/ 漱口
Haughty /ˈhɔːtɪ/ 傲慢的
He spoke in a haughty tone.
他說起話來口氣傲慢。
Erratic /ɪˈrætɪk/ 不規(guī)則的; 不穩(wěn)定的
Argentina's erratic inflation rate threatens to upset the plans.
阿根廷動蕩不定的通貨膨脹率有打亂這些計劃的危險。
Blot /blɒt/ 污漬，(名譽上的) 污點
...a blot on the reputation of the architectural profession.
…建筑業(yè)名聲上的污點。
Empathy /ˈɛmpəθɪ/ 同感能力
Having begun my life in a children's home, I have great empathy with the little ones.
在一家兒童福利院長大使我對這些小孩子們懷有深深的同感。
Masticate /ˈmæstɪˌkeɪt/
When you masticate food, you chew it. 咀嚼; 嚼碎
Hines slowly masticated a shrimp.
海恩斯慢慢地咀嚼著一只蝦。
Don't gulp everything down without masticating.
不要不咀嚼就全吞下去。
mastication
Poor digestion can be caused by defective mastication of the food in the mouth.
消化不良可能是因為嘴里的食物沒有完全嚼碎而引起的。
Stifle /ˈstaɪfəl/
If someone stifles something you consider to be a good thing, they prevent it from continuing. 壓制
Regulations on children stifled creativity.
對孩子們制定的各種規(guī)定壓制了創(chuàng)造力。
If you stifle a yawn or laugh, you prevent yourself from yawning or laughing. 忍住 (呵欠或笑聲)
She makes no attempt to stifle a yawn.
她并未試圖忍住一個哈欠。
If you stifle your natural feelings or behaviour, you prevent yourself from having those feelings or behaving in that way. 控制 (感情或行為)
It is best to stifle curiosity and leave birds' nests alone.
最好忍住好奇心，別碰鳥巢。
Jubilant /ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/ TEM8
If you are jubilant, you feel extremely happy because of a success. 歡欣鼓舞的
The team were greeted by thousands of jubilant supporters.
該隊受到了上千名歡欣鼓舞的支持者的歡迎。
Assiduous /əˈsɪdjʊəs/
Someone who is assiduous works hard or does things very thoroughly. 勤奮的; 堅持不懈的
Podulski had been assiduous in learning his adopted language.
珀杜斯基曾經勤奮地學習他所選的外語。
Diligent /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
Someone who is diligent works hard in a careful and thorough way. 勤奮
Meyers is a diligent and prolific worker.
邁耶斯是個勤奮而且出活多的工人。
Excursion /ɪkˈskɜːʃən/
You can refer to a short trip as an excursion, especially if it is taken for pleasure or enjoyment. 短途旅行
In Bermuda, Sam's father took him on an excursion to a coral barrier.
在百慕大，薩姆的父親帶他去了一趟到珊瑚堤的短途旅行。
An excursion is a trip or visit to an interesting place, especially one that is arranged or recommended by a travel agency or tourist organization. (尤指旅行社安排的) 短程旅游
Another pleasant excursion is Matamoros, 18 miles away.
另一個怡人的短程旅游是18英里外的馬塔莫羅斯。
Contentious /kənˈtɛnʃəs/
A contentious issue causes a lot of disagreement or arguments. 引起爭議的 [正式]
Sanctions are expected to be among the most contentious issues.
制裁預計位居最具有爭議的問題之列。
Vehement /ˈviːɪmənt/
If a person or their actions or comments are vehement, the person has very strong feelings or opinions and expresses them forcefully. (人) 激動的; (行為或評論) 激烈的
She suddenly became very vehement and agitated, jumping around and shouting.
她突然變得十分激動和不安，四處暴跳并大喊大叫。
He spoke more loudly and with more vehemence than he had intended.
他演講得比自己預想的聲音更響亮，語調也更激烈。
Unease /ʌnˈiːz/
If you have a feeling of unease, you feel anxious or afraid, because you think that something is wrong. 不安
Sensing my unease about the afternoon ahead, he told me, "These men are pretty easy to talk to."
覺察到我對要來臨的下午心神不安，他告訴我,“這些人很容易交談�！�
We left with a deep sense of unease, because we knew something was being hidden from us.
我們深感不安地離開了，因為我們知道有事瞞著我們。
If you say that there is unease in a situation, you mean that people are dissatisfied or angry, but have not yet started to take any action. 不安
He faces growing unease among the Democrats about the likelihood of war.
他面對著民主黨人對戰(zhàn)爭可能性的日益增加的不安。
Contemptuous /kənˈtɛmptjʊəs/
If you are contemptuous of someone or something, you do not like or respect them at all. 心懷蔑視的
He was contemptuous of the poor.
他那時對窮人是心懷蔑視的。
He's openly contemptuous of all the major political parties.
他對所有主要政黨公然心懷蔑視。
Bucolic /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/
Bucolic means relating to the countryside. 鄉(xiāng)村的; 田園的
the bucolic surroundings of Chantilly.
尚蒂伊的田園景致。
Screwy /ˈskruːɪ/
odd, crazy, or eccentric 奇怪的; 瘋狂的; 古怪的
Sullen /ˈsʌlən/
Someone who is sullen is bad-tempered and does not speak much. 憤懣的
The offenders lapsed into a sullen silence.
這些罪犯陷入了憤懣的沉默。
Prestigious /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/
A prestigious institution, job, or activity is respected and admired by people. 有聲望的
It's one of the best equipped and most prestigious schools in the country.
它是該國設備最好、最有聲望的學校之一。
Mitigate /ˈmɪtɪˌɡeɪt/
To mitigate something means to make it less unpleasant, serious, or painful. 緩解 [正式]
ways of mitigating the effects of an explosion.
減輕爆炸后果的方法。
Allay /əˈleɪ/
If you allay someone's fears or doubts, you stop them feeling afraid or doubtful. 消除 (恐懼、疑慮) [正式]
He did what he could to allay his wife's myriad fears.
他盡其所能來消除他妻子的各種恐懼。
Exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/
If something exacerbates a problem or bad situation, it makes it worse. 使…惡化 [正式]
Longstanding poverty has been exacerbated by racial divisions.
由來已久的貧窮因種族分裂而更加惡化了。
exacerbation 惡化
the exacerbation of global problems.
全球問題的惡化。
Convey /kənˈveɪ/
To convey information or feelings means to cause them to be known or understood by someone. 傳達
When I returned home, I tried to convey the wonder of this machine to my husband.
回到家之后，我設法讓我丈夫知道這臺機器的神奇之處。
In every one of her pictures she conveys a sense of immediacy.
她的每一張畫都有一種直觀性。
Sediment /ˈsɛdɪmənt/
Sediment is solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid, especially earth and pieces of rock that have been carried along and then left somewhere by water, ice, or wind. 沉淀物; 沉渣
Many organisms that die in the sea are soon buried by sediment.
許多在海里死亡的生物很快便被沉淀物掩埋。
Deposit /dɪˈpɒzɪt/
A deposit is a sum of money which is part of the full price of something, and which you pay when you agree to buy it. 保證金
The initial deposit required to open an account is a minimum 100 dollars.
開戶需要的首筆存入額是至少100美元。
A deposit is a sum of money which is in a bank account or savings account, especially a sum which will be left there for some time. 存款
A deposit is an amount of a substance that has been left somewhere as a result of a chemical or geological process. 沉積物; 礦床
underground deposits of gold and diamonds.
黃金和鉆石的地下礦床。
A deposit is a sum of money which you pay when you start renting something. The money is returned to you if you do not damage what you have rented. 押金 [usu sing]
I put down a $500 security deposit for another apartment.
我為另一套公寓支付了$500押金。
A deposit is a sum of money which you put into a bank account. 銀行存款
She told me I should make a deposit every week and they'd stamp my book.
她告訴我我每周都要存一次錢，而他們會在我的存折上蓋印。
If you deposit a sum of money, you put it into a bank account or savings account. 存儲
The customer has to deposit a minimum of $100 monthly.
顧客每月必須至少存入$100。
To deposit someone or something somewhere means to put them or leave them there. 放置
Mr. Crenshaw deposited the boys and their suitcases on Mr. Peck's lawn.
克倫肖先生把男孩子和他們的手提箱留在了派克先生的草坪上。
If you deposit something somewhere, you put it where it will be safe until it is needed again. 寄存
You are advised to deposit valuables in the hotel safe.
建議您將貴重物品寄存在旅館的保險柜里。
Discourse /ˈdɪskɔːs/
Discourse is spoken or written communication between people, especially serious discussion of a particular subject. (某專題的) 會話
a tradition of political discourse.
一個政治對話的傳統(tǒng)。
Brawl /brɔːl/
A brawl is a rough or violent fight. 斗毆
He had been in a drunken street brawl.
他曾參與了一場街頭醉酒斗毆。
If someone brawls, they fight in a very rough or violent way. 斗毆
He was suspended for a year from the university after brawling with police over a speeding ticket.
他在就一張超速罰單與警察斗毆后被該大學停學一年。
Deluge /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/
A deluge of things is a large number of them which arrive or happen at the same time. 泛濫
There was a deluge of requests for interviews and statements.
對接受訪談和發(fā)表聲明的要求鋪天蓋地地涌來。
If a place or person is deluged with things, a large number of them arrive or happen at the same time. 使充斥 [usu passive]
During 1933, Papen's office was deluged with complaints.
在1933年間，巴本的辦公室接到的投訴案件層出不窮。
Diminish /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
When something diminishes, or when something diminishes it, it becomes reduced in size, importance, or intensity. 使減少; 變少
The threat of nuclear war has diminished.
核戰(zhàn)的威脅變小了。
Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state.
聯(lián)邦制度旨在削弱中央政府的權力。
If you diminish someone or something, you talk about them or treat them in a way that makes them appear less important than they really are. 貶低
He never put her down or diminished her.
他從未輕視過她或貶低過她。
Postulate /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/
If you postulate something, you suggest it as the basis for a theory, argument, or calculation, or assume that it is the basis. 假定 [正式]
He dismissed arguments postulating differing standards for human rights in different cultures and regions.
他無法接受的是假定人權標準在不同文化和地區(qū)有所不同。
Relapse /rɪˈlæps/ 名詞可讀作rɪˈlæps或ˈriːlæps。
If you say that someone relapses into a way of behaving that is undesirable, you mean that they start to behave in that way again. 復發(fā)
"I wish I did," said Phil Jordan, relapsing into his usual gloom.
“我要是做了就好了，”菲爾•喬丹說著，回到平時的憂郁中。
Relapse is also a noun. 復發(fā)
a relapse into the nationalism of the nineteenth century.
一個回到19世紀民族主義的倒退。
If a sick person relapses, their health suddenly gets worse after it had been improving. (舊病) 復發(fā)
In 90 percent of cases the patient will relapse within six months.
90%的病人會在6個月內舊病復發(fā)。
Relapse is also a noun. (舊病的) 復發(fā)
The treatment is usually given to women with a high risk of relapse after surgery.
該治療通常用于術后復發(fā)可能性高的女性。
Blatant /ˈbleɪtənt/
You use blatant to describe something bad that is done in an open or very obvious way. 公然的 [強調]
Outsiders will continue to suffer the most blatant discrimination.
圈外人將繼續(xù)遭受極其明目張膽的歧視。
a blatant attempt to spread the blame for the fiasco.
公然想要分攤這次慘敗的責任的企圖。
blatantly 公然地
a blatantly sexist question.
一個毫不掩飾的性別歧視問題。
Sloppy /ˈslɒpɪ/
If you describe someone's work or activities as sloppy, you mean they have been done in a careless and lazy way. 慵懶的; 馬虎的 [表不滿]
He has little patience for sloppy work from colleagues.
他無法忍耐同事們馬虎的工作。
Vigilant /ˈvɪdʒɪlənt/
Someone who is vigilant gives careful attention to a particular problem or situation and concentrates on noticing any danger or trouble that there might be. 警惕的
He warned the public to be vigilant and report anything suspicious.
他告誡公眾要保持警惕，報告任何可疑情況。
vigilance警惕
Constant vigilance is needed to combat this evil.
同這種邪惡作斗爭需要時刻保持警惕。
Blemish /ˈblɛmɪʃ/
A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance. 瑕疵
Every piece is closely scrutinized, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected.
每一件都經過仔細檢查，如果上面有哪怕最微小的瑕疵，都會被拒絕。
A blemish on something is a small fault in it. 小缺點
This is the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success.
這就是惟一那點小缺陷，否則將是圓滿的成功。
If something blemishes someone's character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past. 損害
He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.
他不想破壞那完美的記錄。
Venomous /ˈvɛnəməs/
If you describe a person or their behaviour as venomous, you mean that they show great bitterness and anger toward someone. 惡毒的
...his terrifying and venomous Aunt Bridget.
…他那可怕而惡毒的布麗奇特姑媽。
A venomous snake, spider, or other creature uses poison to attack other creatures. 有毒的
He had been bitten by a venomous snake.
他被一條毒蛇咬了。
Capricious /kəˈprɪʃəs/
Someone who is capricious often changes their mind unexpectedly. 反復無常的; 易變的
He was accused of being capricious and undemocratic.
他被指責反復無常，不講民主。
Sullen /ˈsʌlən/
Someone who is sullen is bad-tempered and does not speak much. 憤懣的
The offenders lapsed into a sullen silence.
這些罪犯陷入了憤懣的沉默。
Prescient /ˈprɛsɪənt/
If you say that someone or something was prescient, you mean that they were able to know or predict what was going to happen in the future. 預知的; 先知的; 預見性的 [正式]
...an eerily prescient comedy about a populist multimillionaire political candidate.
...圍繞一位身價數(shù)百萬的民粹主義政治候選人的一部喜劇，其預見性近乎詭異。
prescience
Over the years he's demonstrated a certain prescience in foreign affairs.
多年來他在外交事務上表現(xiàn)出了一定的預見能力。
Panacea /ˌpænəˈsɪə/
If you say that something is a panacea for a set of problems, you mean that it will solve all those problems. 萬靈丹
Trade is not a panacea for the world's economic or social ills.
貿易不是世界經濟或社會弊端的萬靈丹。
Incense 名詞讀作ˈɪnsɛns，動詞讀作ɪnˈsɛns。
Incense is a substance that is burned for its sweet smell, often as part of a religious ceremony. (常指祭祀時用的) 香
If you say that something incenses you, you mean that it makes you extremely angry. 使大怒
This proposal will incense conservation campaigners.
這項提議將激怒自然保護的倡導者。
incensed被激怒的
Mom was incensed at his lack of compassion.
媽媽對他缺乏同情心非常憤怒。
Molest /məˈlɛst/
A person who molests someone, especially a woman or a child, interferes with them in a sexual way against their will. 對…性騷擾 (尤指婦女或孩子)
He was accused of sexually molesting a female colleague.
他被指控對一名女同事進行性騷擾。
Skittish /ˈskɪtɪʃ/
If you describe a person or animal as skittish, you mean they are easily made frightened or excited. 易受驚的; 易激動的
The declining dollar gave heart to skittish investors.
美元貶值給擔驚受怕的投資者帶來了信心。
Someone who is skittish does not concentrate on anything or take life very seriously. 沒常性的
...his relentlessly skittish sense of humour.
...他那永遠變來變去的幽默感。
Molestation [,məule'steiʃən]
打擾;妨礙;騷擾;干擾
調戲;性騷擾
[廢語]苦惱，煩惱;痛苦
Impetus /ˈɪmpɪtəs/
Something that gives a process impetus or an impetus makes it happen or progress more quickly. 推動力; 促進因素 [also 'an' N, oft N 'for' n]
The impetus for change came from lawyers.
促進轉變的動力來自于律師們。
Discretionary /dɪˈskrɛʃənərɪ/
Discretionary things are not fixed by rules but are decided on by people in authority, who consider each individual case. 酌情決定的
Magistrates were given wider discretionary powers.
地方法官們被賦予了更廣泛的酌情決定權。
Banish /ˈbænɪʃ/
If someone or something is banished from a place or area of activity, they are sent away from it and prevented from entering it. 驅逐
John was banished from England.
約翰被逐出英國。
I was banished to the small bedroom upstairs.
我被趕到樓上的小臥室。
If you banish something unpleasant, you get rid of it. 消除
a public investment programme intended to banish the recession.
一項旨在消除經濟衰退的公共投資計劃。
Exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəˌbeɪt/
If something exacerbates a problem or bad situation, it makes it worse. 使…惡化 [正式]
Longstanding poverty has been exacerbated by racial divisions.
由來已久的貧窮因種族分裂而更加惡化了。
exacerbation 惡化
...the exacerbation of global problems.
…全球問題的惡化。
Bouncing /ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/
If you say that someone is bouncing with health, you mean that they are very healthy. You can also refer to a bouncing baby.
They are bouncing with health in the good weather.
他們在好天氣時生氣勃勃。
Derek is now the proud father of a bouncing baby girl.
德里克現(xiàn)在是一個健康小女嬰的驕傲父親。
Liable /ˈlaɪəbəl/
When something is liable to happen, it is very likely to happen. 很有可能的
Only a small minority of the mentally ill are liable to harm themselves or others.
只有極少數(shù)的精神病人很有可能傷害到自己或他人。
If people or things are liable to something unpleasant, they are likely to experience it or do it. 易于…的 [v-link ADJ 'to' n]
She will grow into a woman particularly liable to depression.
她將變成一個特別易于消沉的女人。
If you are liable for something such as a debt, you are legally responsible for it. 負法律責任的
The airline's insurer is liable for damages to the victims' families.
航空公司投保的保險公司為遇難者家庭的損失負法律責任。
liability 責任
The company does not accept liability for fragile, valuable or perishable articles.
公司對于易碎、貴重或易腐爛的物品不負責任。
prick /prɪk /
* to make a small hole in something using something sharp 刺(破)，戳(穿)，扎(穿)
Prick the sausages before you grill them.
烤之前把香腸戳孔。
prick yourself/prick your finger (= accidentally make a hole in your skin) 扎了自己/扎破手指
She had pricked her finger on a rose thorn.
她被玫瑰花刺扎破了手指。
* if something pricks a part of your body, or if it pricks, you feel small sharp pains (使)〔身體的某個部位〕感到刺痛
→ prickle
Angry tears pricked her eyes.
憤怒的淚水刺痛了她的雙眼。
a curious pricking sensation
一種不尋常的刺痛感
* prick sb’s conscience if something pricks someone’s conscience or their conscience pricks them, they feel guilty or ashamed 使某人的良心受到譴責，使某人的良心不安
Her conscience pricked her as she told the lie.
她撒謊的時候良心很不安。
* prick (up) its ears if an animal pricks up its ears, it raises them to listen to a sound 〔動物〕豎起耳朵聽
The rabbit stopped suddenly, pricking up its ears.
那只兔子突然停下來，豎起耳朵聽。
perk [I,T]informal
* to become more cheerful, active, and interested in what is happening around you, or to make someone feel this way (使)活躍[振作]起來She seemed kind of tired, but she perked up when Helen came over.
她看上去有點疲倦，不過海倫一來她便精神起來了。
perk sb ←→ up
There’s no doubt coffee perks you up.
咖啡無疑可以使人精神振奮。
* to become more active, more interesting, more attractive etc, or to make something do this (使)看起來更為鮮亮[有情趣]
perk sth ←→ up
A little chili will perk up the sauce.
* 加一點辣椒，這醬汁就更有味了。
* prick (up) your ears if you prick up your ears or your ears prick up, you listen carefully because you have heard something interesting 〔人〕仔細傾聽
Jay pricked up his ears when I mentioned a vacation.
我提到假期時，杰伊豎起耳朵來仔細傾聽。
sanc‧tion / 'sæŋkʃ ə n /
* sanctions [plural 復數(shù)]
official orders or laws stopping trade, communication etc with another country, as a way of forcing its leaders to make political changes 〔對某國的〕制裁
→ embargo
a resolution to impose sanctions (= start using sanctions ) on DPRK
對朝鮮實施制裁的決議
the threat of trade sanctions
貿易制裁的威脅
The UN security council may impose economic sanctions .
聯(lián)合國安理會可能會實施經濟制裁。
Any talk about lifting sanctions (= ending them ) is premature.
現(xiàn)時就談取消制裁為時過早。
[+ against ]
US sanctions against Cuba
美國對古巴的制裁
* [U] official permission, approval, or acceptance formal 正式許可，批準，接受 【正式】 SYN approval
Apparently, the aide had acted without White House sanction.
這名助理的所作所為顯然未經過白宮的批準。
* [C] a form of punishment that can be used if someone disobeys a rule or law formal 處罰，懲罰 【正式】 SYN punishment
the harshest possible sanction which could be imposed
可能采取的最嚴厲的處罰
re‧tal‧i‧a‧tion n. [U] / rɪ‚tæli'eɪʃ ə n /
* action against someone who has done something bad to you 報復，反擊
→ revenge
in retaliation (for sth)
This action was undoubtedly in retaliation for last week’s bomb attack.
這個行動無疑是對上周炸彈襲擊事件的報復。
[+ against ]
the threat of massive retaliation against British troops
要對英軍進行大規(guī)模報復的威脅
neb‧u‧lous adj. / 'nebjʊləs /
* an idea that is nebulous is not at all clear or exact 模糊不清的，含糊的 SYN vague
‘Normality’ is a rather nebulous concept.
“常態(tài)”是個非常含糊的概念。
* a shape that is nebulous is unclear and has no definite edges 朦朧的，輪廓不清的
a nebulous ghostly figure
幽靈般朦朧的身影
prod‧i‧gal [usually before noun 一般用于名詞前] formal 【正式】/ 'prɒdɪɡ ə l /
* spending money, wasting time etc in a careless way 浪費的，揮霍的;奢侈的 SYN extravagant
a prodigal lifestyle
奢侈的生活方式
con‧ten‧tious adj. / kən'tenʃəs /
* causing a lot of argument and disagreement between people 引起爭論的;有爭議的
SYN controversial
contentious issue/area/subject etc
Animal welfare did not become a contentious issue until the late 1970s.
動物福利到20世紀70年代末才成為一個引起爭論的話題。
* someone who is contentious often argues with people 愛爭論的 SYN argumentative
clout / klaʊt /
* [U] power or the authority to influence other people’s decisions informal 〔影響他人決定的〕力量;權勢 【非正式】
An official protest could carry considerable clout .
正式的抗議可能具有相當大的影響力。
political/economic etc clout
people with financial clout
有經濟實力的人
the clout to do sth
Few companies have the clout to handle such large deals.
沒有幾家公司有實力做這么大的買賣。
* [C] a hard blow given with the hand BrE informal 〔用手的〕猛擊 【英，非正式】
He gave him a clout round the ear.
他打了他一記大耳光。
au‧da‧cious adj. / ɔːˈdeɪʃəs /
* showing great courage or confidence in a way that is impressive or slightly shocking 大膽的
the risks involved in such an audacious operation
如此大膽的行動中存在的風險
par‧o‧dy / 'pærədi /
* [C,U] a piece of writing, music etc or an action that copies someone or something in an amusing way 〔文章、音樂等的〕滑稽模仿作品
Her performance contains a strong element of self-parody (= when someone makes fun of their own style ) .
她的表演包含了強烈的自嘲元素。
[+ of ]
a brilliant parody of classical dance
一出對古典舞蹈精彩有趣的模仿作品
in a parody of sth
He swung the door wide open in a parody of welcome.
他一下子把門大開，夸張地表示歡迎。
* [C] something that is not a correct or acceptable example of something 拙劣的模仿
[+ of ]
Although his comment was a parody of the truth, Diana was upset by it.
雖然他的話歪曲了事實，但還是讓黛安娜很不安。
The trial was a parody of justice (= very unfair ) .
這場審判是對正義的嘲弄。
dog‧mat‧ic adj. / dɒɡ'mætɪk ; dɔgˋmætɪk /
* someone who is dogmatic is completely certain of their beliefs and expects other people to accept them without arguing 教條的，自以為是的，武斷的
Her staff find her bossy and dogmatic.
她的員工認為她愛指揮別人而且自以為是。
multiply
使增加
various
各種各樣的
volatile
易波動的，不穩(wěn)定的
versatile
多才多藝的多用途的
Comprehensive
綜合的
recall
回想
memorize
記住;背出
recite背誦
institution
機構
committee
委員會
discipline
學科、紀律
mistake
錯誤
fault
缺陷不足
misbehavior
舉止不當
blunder
大錯
segment
段，部分
powerfully/formidably
引起敬畏、欽佩或驚奇的，難對付的
energetically
精力充沛的
gradually
逐漸的
overtime
加班地
subsequently
隨后的
recognition
認識
acclaim
歡呼，喝彩
popularity
流行、普及
be exposed to
接觸
be surrounded by
被包圍
bepresented to……
被引薦給
methodical
有條不紊的
systematical
秩序井然的;有條不紊的
odour氣味
smell
氣味、臭氣
fragrance
芳香
berate
憤怒并長時間地批評或指責
scold 指責
beat
重擊、擊打
negative
否定的
moderate
適度的溫和的
lukewarm
溫暖適度的
fabulous
令人驚異的 特別成功的
fanciful
沉溺于幻想的幻想奇特的
erode
腐蝕 磨蝕
corrode
腐蝕削弱
worsen
惡化
ratify
認可 正式允許
approve
批準
baffle
使困惑，使為難
celebrate
慶祝
anything but
絕不
nothing but
〔加強語氣〕的確
pitiless
冷酷的;無情的
ruthless
冷酷的;
無情的
callous
鐵石心腸的：情感冷漠的;無情的
fight
斗爭
dispute
爭議
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