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Word List 06

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circus [ˈsɜːkəs]

词根记忆:circ(环绕)+us→马在环形广场上钻火圈→马戏

n. 马戏;马戏团

Everybody laughed when the circus clown appeared. 当马戏团的小丑出现时,大家都笑了。

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accelerate [əkˈseləreɪt]

词根记忆:ac(表加强)+celer(速度)+ate(使)→使速度加强→加速;促进

vt. 加速;促进

Supercomputers dramatically accelerated progress in all areas of life. 超级计算机大大促进了生活各个领域的发展。

accelerated(a. 加速的);acceleration(n. 加速)

accentuate(vt. 强调)

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recreation [ˌrekrɪˈeɪʃn]

词根记忆:re(一再)+cre(制造)+ ation→一再制造笑料→娱乐

n. 娱乐,消遣

The employees were too busy for recreation. 员工们太忙了,没时间消遣。

open-air/outdoor recreation 户外娱乐活动 // recreation area 娱乐休闲区

recreate(vt. 使得到消遣或娱乐;再创造)

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master [ˈmɑːstə]

n. ① 男主人;雇主

② 师傅;大师,名家

The old paintings must be painted by a master’s hand. 这些古画定是出自名家之手。

③ 硕士

Henry got his Master’s degree last year. 亨利去年取得了硕士学位。

vt. 精通,掌握

Being fresh out of college, he is determined to master every aspect of the family business. 大学刚一毕业,他就决定要全面掌握家族生意。

a. 主要的

This master switch controls power of the entire factory. 这个主开关控制着整个工厂的电力。

mastery(n. 掌握,掌控)

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overhear [ˌəʊvəˈhɪə]

联想记忆:over(经过)+hear(听说)→经过时听到→从旁听到

vt. 偶然听到,从旁听到

I overheard part of the conversation between you and Joe when I walked by. 我路过时无意中听到了你和乔的部分谈话内容。

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outing [ˈaʊtɪŋ]

n. 远足,郊游,短途旅行

Our outing in the countryside was a lot of fun. 我们去乡间远足,玩得很开心。

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memorial [məˈmɔːriəl]

词根记忆:memor(记忆)+ial→记忆的

a. 记忆的;纪念的;追悼的

I was curious to check some facts about the construction of the memorial hall. 我很想了解有关修建纪念堂的一些情况。

n. 纪念物;纪念碑;纪念馆

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momentum [məˈmentəm]

联想记忆:moment(瞬间)+um→冲力在瞬间迸发→冲力

n. ①动力,冲力,势头

The democratic and legal systems were maintaining a strong momentum of development in this country. 该国的民主与法制体系保持着强劲的发展势头。

gain/gather momentum 加快发展,增大势头

② 动量

比较:momentary(a. 瞬间的);momentarily(ad. 即刻)

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considerable [kənˈsɪdərəbl]

a. ① 相当大(或多)的,可观的

Formerly, too, pictures had given him considerable , and music very great, delight. 以前,绘画还给了他相当多的乐趣,而音乐给了他无限的欢乐。

② 值得考虑的,重要的

Mr. Brown used to be a considerable man in local affairs. 布朗先生曾是地方事务中相当重要的人物。

considerably(ad. 相当地,可观地)

significant(a. 可观的)

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eminent [ˈemɪnənt]

词根记忆:e(出)+min(突出)+ent→突出的→杰出的

a. 杰出的,显赫的

The line among eminent artists, statesmen and thinkers has grown increasingly blurred. 杰出的艺术家、政治家与思想者三者间的界限日益模糊。

preeminent(a. 卓越的)

同根词:imminent(a. 即将来临的);prominent(a. 卓越的)

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confront [kənˈfrʌnt]

词根记忆:con(共同)+front(面对)→面对

vt. ① 使面临,使遭遇

The biggest problem confronted us is limited time. 我们面临的最大问题是时间有限。

② 面对(危险等)

In order to grow, people need to have a willingness to take risks, to confront the unknown, and to accept the possibility that they may “fail” at first. 要想成长,人们就必须甘愿冒险,去面对未知事物,并且接受刚开始会失败的可能。

confrontation(n. 面对,面临)

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cash [kæʃ]

n. 现金,现款

run out of cash 资金短缺

pay in cash 付现款 // cash register 收银机

vt. 兑现,付(或收)现款

Jim went to the bank to cash his check. 吉姆到银行兑现了他的支票。

cashless(a. 不使用现金的)

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coupon [ˈkuːpɒn]

联想记忆:coup(意外行动)+on→意外得到优惠券→优惠券

n. ① 礼券,优惠券,配给券

The coupon for roasted meat has expired. 这张烤肉优惠券已过期。

② 票证

The coupons have the flight information and the destination cities. 机票上有航班和目的地城市的信息。

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discriminate [dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt]

词根记忆:dis(离开)+crimin (分开)+ ate(使)→使分开→区别,辨别

v. ① 区别,辨别

discriminate ...from... 把…同…区分开 // You must discriminate between facts and opinions. 你必须把事实和看法区别开来。

② (against)有差别地对待,歧视

Many companies in the country still discriminate against the female sex. 该国的许多公司依然歧视女性。

discrimination(n. 辨别,区别;歧视)

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frown [fraʊn]

联想记忆:和brown(a. 褐色的)一起记

vi. ①皱眉

My boss frowned because I was playing games instead of working. 因为我没干活,而是在玩游戏,老板皱起了眉头。

② (on)不赞成,反对

The US Supreme Court frowns on sex-based classifications unless they are designed to address an “important” policy interest. 美国最高法院不赞成基于性别的分类,除非这些分类旨在解决“重要”的政策利益。

n. 皱眉

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logic [ˈlɒdʒɪk]

词根记忆:log(说话)+ic→说话需要逻辑性→逻辑

n. 逻辑;逻辑学

Adam explained his idea with admirable logic. 亚当以令人钦佩的逻辑诠释了他的观点。

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renew [rɪˈnjuː]

词根记忆:re(重新)+new(新的)→重新开始

vt. ① (使)更新,恢复;重新开始,继续

renew strength 恢复体力

② 延长…的期限

renew a contract 续订契约 // I want to renew some books at the library. 我想续借图书馆里的一些书。

renew the affordable housing grants programme 延长经济适用房补助计划的期限

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naive [naɪˈiːv]

联想记忆:像土著人(native)一样天真(naive)

a. 天真的;幼稚的

It would be naive to think that this could solve all the area’s problems straight away. 如果认为这样就能马上解决该地区所有的问题,那就太幼稚了。

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atom [ˈætəm]

n. ①原子

The colors of an aurora depend on the atoms emitting them. 极光的颜色取决于发光原子。

② 微粒,微量

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simplicity [sɪmˈplɪsəti]

联想记忆:simpl(e)(简单的;直率的)+ic+ity(表性质、状态)→简单;直率

n. ① 简单,简易;朴素

This insight, so profound in its simplicity , opened up an entirely new way of perceiving and understanding human life. 这种洞察力虽然简单,却含义深刻,为认识和理解人类生活开辟了一条崭新的道路。

voluntary simplicity 自愿过简朴的生活

② 直率,单纯

Annie liked his character marked by frankness and simplicity. 安妮喜欢他率直、单纯的性格。

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virtue [ˈvɜːtʃuː]

n. ①美德,德行

② 优点,长处

A virtue of fluorescent lamps is to save electricity. 日光灯的一个优点就是省电。

by virtue of 由于 By virtue of Jim’s car, we caught the train. 多亏了吉姆的车,我们才能赶上火车。

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imagination [ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃn]

n. 想象,空想;想象力

My childhood imagination will always be a part of me. 童年的幻想将永远是我生命的一部分。

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freight [freɪt]

联想记忆:f+reight(看作weight,重量)→运费一般按货物的重量计算→运费

n. 货物,客货;运费

freight train 货车 // volume of freight 货运量

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rotten [ˈrɒtn]

a. 腐烂的,腐朽的

These bananas should be kept in the fridge, or they will go rotten soon. 这些香蕉应该放到冰箱里,否则它们很快就会烂掉。

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application [ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn]

n. ① 请求;申请(书、表)

application for 申请 The teacher told us how to write an application for a job. 老师告诉我们怎样写求职信。

② 应用,运用

This theory has many practical applica-tions. 这一理论有许多实际应用。

③ 施用,敷用

The patient recovered with the applica-tion of olive oil to his nostrils. 在病人鼻孔抹橄榄油后,病人醒过来了。

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ignorance [ˈɪgnərəns]

词根记忆:i(不)+(g)nor(知道)+ance→不知道

n. (of)无知,愚昧;不知道

We are in complete ignorance of the manager’s thoughts. 我们完全不知道经理的想法。

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jug [dʒʌg]

n. ① 大罐,壶

Do me a favor to pour the coffee into the jug. 帮我个忙,把咖啡倒进壶里。

② 一大罐(壶)的容量

Every day, the baby tiger drinks three jugs of milk. 那只小老虎每天喝三大罐牛奶。

vt. 关押

The thief has been jugged three times. 那个小偷坐过三次牢。

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sniff [snɪf]

联想记忆:和snuff(vi. 用鼻子吸)一起记

vi. (哧哧地)以鼻吸气,用力吸入

When Gracie had stopped crying, she sniffed and dried her eyes. 格蕾西已经不哭了,她抽着鼻子擦干了眼泪。

vt. 嗅,闻

Mark sniffed the sweetness of the grass. 马克嗅到了青草的香甜(味)。

sniff out 发觉,发现

n. ①吸气(声)

The coughs, sneezes, and sniffs of those who have colds mixed together. 感冒患者的咳嗽声、喷嚏声和鼻子的吸气声混杂在一起。

② 嗅,闻

Take a sniff at the food and distinguish the good from the bad. 用鼻子闻一闻这些食物,鉴别其好坏。

inhale(v. 吸入,吸气);smell(v. 闻)

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champagne [ʃæmˈpeɪn]

发音记忆:“香槟”

n. 香槟酒

The boss’s headache is not soothed by champagne. 老板的头痛并没有通过喝香槟酒得到缓解。

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synthetic [sɪnˈθetɪk]

a. ① 合成的,人造的

The carpets they sell are all made of synthetic fabrics. 他们出售的地毯都是由合成纤维织成的。

② 综合的

The synthetic subject is too difficult for the students. 这门综合学科对学生们来说太难了。

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grasp [grɑːsp]

联想记忆:他见到她宛如抓住(grasp)一根救命稻草(grass)

vt. ① 抓住,抓紧

Sam smiled and grasped Linda’s hand when she came to him. 当琳达向他走来时,萨姆微笑着抓住她的手。

② 掌握,领会

Mark is still unable to grasp what he has seen. 马克依然无法理解自己所看到的一切。

n. ① 抓住,抓紧

Prynne, with Hester’s wrist held in a firm grasp , draws her toward him. 普林紧紧抓住赫斯特的手腕,一把将她拉向自己。

② 掌握,领会

I’m not sure how many Singaporeans have a good grasp of their economic situation now. 我不确定有多少新加坡人真正了解新加坡目前的经济状况。

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assure [əˈʃʊə]

联想记忆:as+sure(肯定)→一再肯定→使确信

vt. ① 使确信,使放心

The manager assured the customer that his complaint would be solved immediately. 经理向顾客保证将立刻解决他投诉的问题。

assure sb. of sth. 保证,使确信 I can assure you of the reliability of the information. 我可以向你保证这条消息是可靠的。

② 保证,担保

an assured income 有保证的收入 // People who’re dieting need a variety of foods to assure a constant supply of nutrients their bodies need. 正在节食的人需要摄入不同种类的食物,来保证不断获取身体所需的营养。

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stitch [stɪtʃ]

联想记忆:stit(看作sit,坐)+ch→坐在那里做针线活→缝

n. 一针,针脚

A stitch in time saves nine. 及时一针省九针。

v. 缝,缝合

I’ll stitch up the hole in the sheet before washing. 我会在洗之前把被单上的洞缝好。

sew(v. 缝制;缝合);tailor(v. 缝制)

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resume/résumé [rɪˈzuːm] [ˈrezjumeɪ]

词根记忆:re(重新)+sum(拿,取)+e→重新拿起→再继续,重新开始

resume v. 再继续,重新开始

resume one’s spirit 重新振作起来 // Jack resumed his reading after a nap. 小睡一会儿后,杰克重新开始阅读。

résumé n. 摘要,概述;简历

resumption(n. 恢复,再开始)

比较:presume(vt. 假定,假设);assume(vt. 假定,设想)

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riot [ˈraɪət]

n. ①暴乱,骚乱

There was a riot in the town last week. 上周镇上发生了一起暴乱。

② (色彩、声音等的)极度丰富

The setting sun tinted the sky in a riot of colors. 落日给天空染上了绚丽的颜色。

vi. 聚众闹事

The mob are rioting in the street. 那群暴徒正在街上聚众闹事。

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essential [ɪˈsenʃl]

词根记忆:ess(存在)+ential→存在的基础→必要的

a. ① (to)必要的,必不可少的

They are the possessions of the autonomous man of traditional theory, and they are essential to practices in which a person is held responsible for his conduct and given credit for his achievements. 它们是传统理论中具有独立自主能力的人的财富,而且它们对于一个在实践中对自己的行为负责,并因其成就而得到肯定的人来说是必不可少的。

② 本质的,基本的

There is no essential difference between the two proposals. 两份提案没有本质上的不同。

essentially(ad. 本质上);inessential(a. 无关紧要的)

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distribute [dɪˈstrɪbjuːt]

词根记忆:dis(分开)+tribut(给)+e→分开给→分配

v. ①分配;分布;配(电)

distribute sth. equally 平均分配 // distribute expenses 分配经费

② (over)散布

The farmers were distributing seeds over the field. 农民们正在田间播种。

distribution(n. 分配;分布;散布,传播)

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purify [ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ]

词根记忆:pur(纯洁)+ify(使…)→使纯净

vt. 使纯净,提纯

It is said that the air conditioner can purify the air in the room. 据说这种空调能够净化房间里的空气。 // purified water 纯净水

cleanse(v. 清洗;净化);refine(v. 提炼;净化)

contaminate(v. 污染)

purely(ad. 纯粹地,完全地);purist(n. 纯化论者)

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abstract [ˈæbstrækt] [æbˈstrækt]

a. 抽象的

an abstract concept 抽象概念 // Professor Black’s books are very abstract and hard to read. 布莱克教授的书非常抽象,读起来很费劲。

n. 摘要,提要

I spent several minutes going over the abstract of that online novel. 我花了几分钟时间浏览了一下那篇网络小说的摘要。

make an abstract of 做…的摘要

vt. 提(抽)取

Your problem is that you can’t abstract the important points from the lectures. 你的问题在于不会从讲座中提炼重点。

abstraction(n. 抽象;提取)

用重音来区别名词和动词

名词 动词
ˈabstract abˈstract
ˈimprint imˈprint
ˈconduct conˈduct
ˈpermit perˈmit
ˈcontest conˈtest
ˈproduce proˈduce
ˈdesert deˈsert
ˈrebel reˈbel
ˈdispute disˈpute
ˈrecord reˈcord
ˈdiscount disˈcount
ˈentrance enˈtrance
ˈexport exˈport
ˈimport imˈport
ˈobject obˈject

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masterpiece [ˈmɑːstəpiːs]

组合词:master(高明的)+piece(篇章)→高明的篇章→杰作,名著

n. 杰作,名著

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conspiracy [kənˈspɪrəsi]

来自conspire(v. 共谋,阴谋)

n. 共谋,阴谋

I changed my mind and dropped out of the conspiracy. 我改变了主意并退出了这一阴谋。

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stalk [stɔːk]

联想记忆:s+talk(说话)→悄悄跟踪的时候不能说话→悄悄地跟踪

n. 茎,梗,柄

v. ① 悄悄地跟踪(猎物等)

The fisherman didn’t realize he was stalked by a shark. 渔夫没意识到自己被一条鲨鱼盯上了。

② 高视阔步地走

After winning, the cock turned and majestically stalked away. 得胜后,公鸡转过身,昂首阔步地走开了。

stem(n. 茎,干)

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elapse [ɪˈlæps]

联想记忆:e+lapse(流逝)→消逝

vi. 消逝,(时间)过去

As time elapses , I gradually forget those painful memories. 随着时间的流逝,我逐渐忘掉了那些痛苦的回忆。

lapse(v. 流逝;背离)

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surveillance [sɜːˈveɪləns]

联想记忆:survei(看作survey,查看)+ll+ance(表情况)→查看发生的事情→监视

n. (对犯罪嫌疑人或可能发生犯罪的地方的)监视

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tangible [ˈtændʒəbl]

联想记忆:tang(接触)+ible(能…的)→可触摸的

a. ① 可触摸的,可感知的

② 有形的;实际的,真实的

tangible inequities 有形的不平等

intangible(a. 难以形容的;无形的)

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survey [səˈveɪ] [ˈsɜːveɪ]

vt. ① 俯瞰;眺望

Anna liked to survey the view from the top of the hill. 安娜喜欢从山顶俯瞰风景。

② 全面审视,调查

Have the house surveyed before you offer to buy it. 你出价买那栋房子前要好好调查一下。

③ 测量,勘定

Typically, they survey and sample (make test excavations on) large areas of terrain to determine where excavation will yield useful information. 典型的做法就是通过勘测和抽样分析(实验性挖掘)大面积土地来确定在哪里挖掘能够获取有用的信息。

n. ① 俯瞰;眺望;环视

An aerial survey would reveal the truth. 一张航空俯瞰图会让真相大白于天下。

② 全面审视,调查

sample survey 抽样调查 // In a recent survey , it was found that only 24.5 percent of Japanese students were fully satisfied with school life. 近期的一项调查表明,只有24.5%的日本学生对学校生活感到非常满意。

③ 勘测;测量图

The first thing to do was to make a grand survey of the country. 首先要做的事情就是对这个国家进行一次整体勘测。

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horizontal [ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl]

a. ① 地平线的

Robin saw the sun rising from the horizontal line. 罗宾看到太阳从地平线上冉冉升起。

② 水平的

More air is involved in horizontal movements than vertical movements. 大部分空气都是水平运动而不是垂直运动的。

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function [ˈfʌŋkʃn]

词根记忆:funct(活动)+ion(状态)→运转状态→功能

n. ① 功能,作用

function key 功能键 // What functions do these programs fulfill when the operator is absent? 当操作员不在的时候,这些程序起什么作用?

② [pl.]职务,职责

It’s our holy functions to protect our motherland. 保卫祖国是我们的神圣职责。

③ 函数

It is obvious that X is the function of Y in the formula. 很显然,在这个公式中,X是Y的函数。

vi. 起作用,发挥机能

Politics or, more broadly, the functioning of the state, is a major subject for journalists. 政治,或者更广泛地说是国家的机能,是记者们的主要话题。

function as... 起…的作用;具有…的功能 Some Chinese adjectives function as verbs. 汉语中有些形容词可以用作动词。

functional(a. 功能的;实用的);functioning (n. 机能,作用)

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obsession [əbˈseʃn]

来自obsess(v. 迷住,使困扰)

n. ① 牵挂,惦念

The mother had an obsession for her son. 这位母亲非常挂念自己的儿子。

② 迷住,入迷;困扰

Jeff’s obsession with computer games began one year ago. 杰夫一年前就迷上了电脑游戏。

③ 萦绕于心的事物或人

These obsessions made Tom nervous and irritable. 这些烦心事使汤姆神经紧张,动不动就生气。

④ 固执的念头

Obsession and compulsion both caused Jack to do irrational things. 固执的念头和难以抗拒的冲动让杰克做出了不理智的事情。

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razor [ˈreɪzə]

来自raze(vt. 夷为平地)

n. 剃刀

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destruction [dɪˈstrʌkʃn]

词根记忆:de(变坏)+struct(建立)+ion→使建立的东西变坏→破坏

n. 破坏;消灭

How to save the Amazon rain forest from destruction? 怎样才能拯救亚马逊雨林,使它免遭破坏呢?

同根词:construction(n. 建筑);reduction(n. 减小,缩小)

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glide [glaɪd]

联想记忆:和slide(n. 滑动)一起记

n./vi. 溜,滑行

I watched the graceful glide of a skater. 我注视着一名滑冰者优美的滑行动作。 // A jumbo 747 glided silently down. 一架大型波音747喷气式飞机悄然滑行降落。

slip(n./v. 滑倒,跌落)

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exception [ɪkˈsepʃn]

n. 例外,除外

without exception 无例外地 // There’s an exception to every rule. 每项规则均有例外。

with the exception of 除…之外 I enjoyed all his novels with the exception of his last. 他的小说我都爱看,除了最后一部。

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committee [kəˈmɪti]

联想记忆:commit(把…交托给)+tee→受委托→委员会,全体委员

n. 委员会,全体委员

The committee comprises ten people. 该委员会由10人组成。

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sector [ˈsektə]

词根记忆:sect(切)+or→切成几部分→部分

n. ① 部分

We are discussing how to assign the private sector of the interests. 我们正在讨论如何分配利润中的个人部分。

② 防御地段,防区

There are many guards patrolling in the sector. 那个防区内有很多警卫在巡逻。

③ 扇形

④ 部门;行业;领域

state sector 国营部门 // public sector 公共部门 // housing sector 房地产行业 // the most overheated sector 最热门的领域

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remarkable [rɪˈmɑːkəbl]

词根记忆:remark(注意到)+able(可…的)→值得注意的

a. 值得注意的,显著的;异常的,非凡的

remarkable achievements 了不起的成就 // John’s stories of working in the circus are remarkable. 约翰在马戏团工作的故事非常不平凡。

remarkably(ad. 显著地;非凡地)

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category [ˈkætəgəri]

n. 种类

The strings are a category of musical instruments. 弦乐器是乐器的一种。

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terminate [ˈtɜːmɪneɪt]

词根记忆:termin(界限)+ate→(使某事)停止,结束

v. (使某事)停止,结束

terminate a contract 终止合同,解除合约 // Paula’s unhappy married life terminated in divorce. 葆拉不幸的婚姻以离婚告终。

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brace [breɪs]

联想记忆:b+race(竞赛)→军备竞赛,有所防备→使防备

vt. ① 使防备,使受锻炼

I braced myself for a defeat. 我做好了失败的准备。

② 支撑;使(手、足、肩等)绷紧

Jim braced himself against the door to his apartment and let nobody come in. 吉姆用身体顶住公寓的门,不让任何人进来。

n. 托架,支架

The bookshelf is shaky because the metal braces are loose. 金属支架全松脱了,所以书架晃晃悠悠的。

prepare(vt. 预备,准备)

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awe [ɔː]

发音记忆:“噢”→表示惊惧的声音→惊惧

n. 敬畏;惊惧

Joe gazed upon the murderer in awe. 乔惊恐地盯着那个杀手。

vt. 使敬畏;使惊惧

Everyone in the office was awed by the roar of the manager. 办公室里每个人都被经理的吼声吓呆了。

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stagnant [ˈstægnənt]

a. ① 因停滞或不流动而发臭的

a stagnant pond 一个死水塘

② 不景气的

The government took many measures to revive the stagnant economy. 政府采取了很多措施来重振低迷的经济。

stagnantly(ad. 萧条地);stagnation(n. 停滞)

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illiterate [ɪˈlɪtərət]

词根记忆:il(不)+liter(文字,字母)+ate→不识字的→文盲的

a. 文盲的,未受教育的

In that country, a large percentage of the population is illiterate. 该国人口中文盲的比例相当高。

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fabric [ˈfæbrɪk]

联想记忆:fab(音似:帆布)+ric→织物

n. ① 织物

Synthetic fabrics usually don’t wrinkle as easily as cotton. 人造纤维织物一般没有棉织物那么容易起皱。

② (社会或体系的)基本结构

The whole fabric of society was changed by the revolution. 这场革命改变了整个社会结构。

social fabric 社会结构

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intention [ɪnˈtenʃn]

n. 意图,意向,目的

Tom backed down from his intention to invest his savings in stock market. 汤姆放弃了把积蓄投入股市的打算。

intentional(a. 有意图的,故意的);unintentional(a. 无心的,无意的)

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bacterium [bækˈtɪəriəm]

n. ([pl.] bacteria) 细菌

bacterial(a. 细菌的)

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response [rɪˈspɒns]

词根记忆:re(回)+spons(允诺)+e→允诺回去→回答

n. ① (to)回答,回音

The judge asked the witness for his response. 法官要求证人作答。

be response for... 对…负责,是造成…的原因

② (to)反应,响应

Studies of both animals and humans have shown that sex hormones somehow affect the stress response , causing females under stress to produce more of the trigger chemicals than do males under the same conditions. 对人类和动物的研究都显示出性激素在某种程度上影响着对压力的反应,处于压力状态下的女性比处于同样情况下的男性产生更多的触发性化学物质。

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aisle [aɪl]

联想记忆:ai(看作air,空气)+sle→让空气流通的道→通道

n. 过道,通道

The two men ran into each other in the dark aisle. 两个人在黑暗的过道里撞到了一起。

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tend [tend]

本身为词根:伸→趋向

vi. (to)趋向,往往是

People tend to think that the issue will never affect their daily life. 人们往往认为该问题不会影响他们的日常生活。

vt. 照料,看护

Nurses often devote their whole lives to tending the sick. 护士们通常毕生致力于照顾病人。

tendency(n. 趋向,趋势)

比较:attend(vt. 出席);contend(v. 竞争);extend(v. 延伸);intend(vt. 打算);pretend(vt. 假装) 8N5t7ut0wH1yphh73ke6YpIVa16BAMS5RJljPFvpfidD/BxqDkDkG+l1kAiRBmha

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