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影视剧场景
audacious [ɔːˈdeɪʃəs]
adj. 大胆的 (daring, fearless, brave)
记 词根记忆:aud(大胆)+acious(多…的)→大胆的
efficacious [ˌefɪˈkeɪʃəs]
adj. 有效的 (producing the desired result)
例 If efficacious new medicines have side effects that are commonly observed and unremarkable, such medicines are too often considered safe, even when laboratory tests suggest caution.
fractious [ˈfrækʃəs]
adj. (脾气)易怒的,好争吵的 (peevish, irritable)
记 词根记忆:fract(碎裂)+ious(易…的)→脾气易碎→(脾气)易怒的
派 fractiousness ( n. 暴躁,易怒)
condescending [ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ]
adj. 谦逊的,故意屈尊的 (behaving as though one is better or more important than others)
exemplar [ɪɡˈzemplɑːr]
n. 模范,榜样 (one that serves as a model or example)
同 ideal
replenish [rɪˈplenɪʃ]
v. 补充,把…再备足 (to fill or build up again)
记 词根记忆:re(重新)+plen(满)+ish→重新填满→补充
jubilant [ˈdʒuːbɪlənt]
adj. 欢呼的,喜气洋洋的 (elated, exultant)
记 词根记忆:jubil(欢呼)+ant→欢呼的
派 jubilation ( n. 欢腾,欢庆)
dramatic [drəˈmætɪk]
adj. 戏剧的 (of or relating to the drama) ;引人注目的 (striking in appearance or effect) ;戏剧般的 (of an opera singer)
记 来自drama ( n. 戏剧)
同 dramaturgic, histrionic, theatric, theatrical, thespian
irascible [ɪˈræsəbl]
adj. 易怒的 (easily angered)
记 词根记忆:ira(愤怒)+sc+ible→易怒的
派 irascibility ( n. 脾气暴躁;易怒)
acerbic [əˈsɜːrbɪk]
adj. 尖酸的;刻薄的 (bitter, sharp, harsh)
记 词根记忆:acerb(尖,酸)+ic→尖酸的;刻薄的
untenable [ʌnˈtenəbl]
adj. 难以防守的 (not able to be defended) ;不能租赁的 (not able to be occupied)
例 Upon realizing that his position was untenable , the general ordered his men to retreat to a neighboring hill.
harsh [hɑːrʃ]
adj. 严厉的 (stern) ;粗糙的 (rough) ;刺耳的 (sharp)
记 联想记忆:har(看作hard,坚硬的)+sh→态度强硬→严厉的
同 rugged, scabrous
discriminatory [dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri]
adj. 歧视的,差别对待的,偏见的 (showing prejudice)
记 来自discriminate ( v. 歧视,差别对待)
reconcile [ˈrekənsaɪl]
v. 和解,调和 (to restore to friendship or harmony)
记 词根记忆:re(再)+con(共同)+cil(召集)+e→(双方)再次召到一起→和解
例 In attempting to reconcile estranged spouses, counselors try to foster a spirit of compromise rather than one of stubborn implacability.
同 attune, harmonize, reconciliate
court [kɔːrt]
n. 法庭;宫廷 v. 献殷勤 (to seek the affections of) ;追求 (to seek to gain or achieve)
disprove [ˌdɪsˈpruːv]
v. 证明…有误 (to show that sth. is wrong)
记 词根记忆:dis(不)+prov(证明)+e→证明不可行→证明…有误
autonomous [ɔːˈtɑːnəməs]
adj. 自治的 (marked by autonomy) ;自主的 (having the right or power of self- government)
supercilious [ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs]
adj. 目中无人的 (coolly or patronizingly haughty)
记 词根记忆:super(超过)+cili(眉毛)+ous→眼睛看到眉毛上面→目中无人的
florid [ˈflɑːrɪd]
adj. 华丽的 (highly decorated, showy) ;(脸)红润的 (rosy, ruddy)
记 词根记忆:flor(花)+id→像花一样的→华丽的
salutary [ˈsæljəteri]
adj. 有益的,有益健康的 (promoting or conducive to health)
记 词根记忆:salu(健康)+tary→有益的,有益健康的
myriad [ˈmɪriəd]
adj. 许多的,无数的 (innumerable)
同 legion, multitudinous, numerous
distinctive [dɪˈstɪŋktɪv]
adj. 出众的,有特色的 (distinguishing, characteristic, typical)
considerable [kənˈsɪdərəbl]
adj. 相当多的 (great in amount or size) ;重要的;值得考虑的 (worth consideration)
记 来自consider ( v. 考虑)
同 respectable, sensible, sizable, consequential, momentous
equitable [ˈekwɪtəbl]
adj. 公正的,合理的 (dealing fairly)
例 I am seeking an equitable solution to this dispute, one that will be fair and acceptable to both sides.
同 dispassionate, impartial, impersonal, nondiscriminatory, objective
justify [ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ]
v. 证明…是正当或合理的 (to show that sb./sth. is reasonable or just)
记 词根记忆:just(正确的)+ify(使)→证明…是正当或合理的
同 confirm, corroborate, substantiate, validate, verify
recondite [ˈrekəndaɪt]
adj. 深奥的,晦涩的 (difficult or impossible for understanding)
记 词根记忆:re(反)+con(共同)+dit(说)+e→不是对所有人都能说明白→深奥的
constitute [ˈkɑːnstɪtuːt]
v. 组成,构成 (to form a whole) ;建立 (to establish)
记 词根记忆:con(共同)+stitut(建立,放)+e→建立
同 compose, comprise, institute
vigorous [ˈvɪɡərəs]
adj. 精力充沛的,有力的 (strong, healthy, and full of energy)
记 联想记忆:vigor(活力)+ous→精力充沛的
同 energetic, lusty, strenuous
ethos [ˈiːθɑːs]
n. (个人、团体或民族)风貌,气质 (the characteristic and distinguishing attitudes, habits, beliefs of an individual or of a group)
记 词根记忆:eth(看作ethn,民族)+os→风貌
capricious [kəˈprɪʃəs]
adj. 变化无常的,任性的 (erratic, flighty)
同 inconstant, lubricious, mercurial, whimsical, whimsied
派 capriciousness ( n. 反复无常;变化无常)
epic [ˈepɪk]
n. 叙事诗,史诗 (a long narrative poem) adj. 史诗的,叙事诗的;英雄的;大规模的 (of great size)
例 Telling gripping tales about a central character engaged in a mighty struggle with events, modern biographies satisfy the American appetite for epic narratives.
verify [ˈverɪfaɪ]
v. 证明,证实 (to establish the accuracy of)
记 词根记忆:ver(真实的)+ify(使)→使…真实→证明,证实
同 confirm, corroborate, justify, substantiate, validate
prevalent [ˈprevələnt]
adj. 流行的,盛行的 (widespread)
记 词根记忆:pre(在前面)+val(力量)+ent→有走在前面的力量的→流行的
同 prevailing, rampant, regnant, rife
派 prevalence ( n. 流行,盛行)
oust [aʊst]
v. 驱逐,把…赶走 (to expel; force out)
记 联想记忆:out(出去)中加上s→死也要让他出去→驱逐
vulnerable [ˈvʌlnərəbl]
adj. 易受伤的,脆弱的 (capable of being physically wounded; assailable)
记 词根记忆:vulner(伤)+able→总是受伤→易受伤的
renowned [rɪˈnaʊnd]
adj. 有名的 (having renown)
同 celebrated, famous
detriment [ˈdetrɪmənt]
n. 损害,伤害 (injury, damage)
记 词根记忆:de(加强)+tri(擦)+ment→用力擦→损害
fallacious [fəˈleɪʃəs]
adj. 欺骗性的,误导的 (misleading, deceptive) ;谬误的 (erroneous)
记 词根记忆:fall(错误)+aci+ous(多…的)→谬误的
派 fallacy ( n. 错误,谬论)
diplomatic [ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk]
adj. 外交的;圆滑的 (tactful and adroit; suave)
记 词根记忆:di(双,两)+plo(折叠)+matic→有着双重手段的→外交的
novice [ˈnɑːvɪs]
n. 生手,新手 (apprentice, beginner)
记 联想记忆:no(不)+vice(副的)→连副的都不是→新手
bolster [ˈbəʊlstər]
n. 枕垫 (cushion or pillow) v. 支持,鼓励 (to support, strengthen, or reinforce)
记 联想记忆:bol(倒着看lob)+ster→lobster(龙虾),拿龙虾当枕垫→枕垫
opprobrious [əˈprəʊbriəs]
adj. 辱骂的,侮辱的 (expressing scorn; abusive)
记 词根记忆:op(反)+pro(向前)+br(看作fer, 搬运)+ious→以相反的方向往前搬运→辱骂的
consummate [ˈkɑːnsəmət]
adj. 完全的,完善的 (complete or perfect) v. 完成 (to finish, accomplish)
记 词根记忆:con(共同)+sum(总数)+mate→总数的,全数的→完全的
blueprint [ˈbluːprɪnt]
n. 蓝图 (photographic print of building plans) ;方案 (detailed plan)
记 组合词:blue(蓝)+print(印刷的图)→蓝图
facile [ˈfæsl]
adj. 易做到的 (easily accomplished or attained) ;肤浅的 (superficial)
记 词根记忆:fac(做)+ile(能…的)→能做的→易做到的
underrate [ˌʌndəˈreɪt]
v. 低估,轻视 (to rate too low)
记 组合词:under(不足,少于)+rate(估价)→低估
例 The discovery that, friction excluded, all bodies fall at the same rate is so simple to state and to grasp that there is a tendency to underrate its significance.
turmoil [ˈtɜːrmɔɪl]
n. 混乱,骚乱 (a state of extreme confusion or agitation)
记 联想记忆:turm(看作turn,搅动)+oil(油)→似搅动翻滚的油→混乱,骚乱
例 Many of her followers remain loyal to her, and even those who have rejected her leadership are unconvinced of the wisdom of replacing her during the current turmoil .
同 tumult, turbulence
momentous [məʊˈmentəs]
adj. 极为重要的,重大的 (of great importance or consequence)
例 The failure of many psychotherapists to utilize the results of pioneering research could be due in part to the specialized nature of such findings: even momentous findings may not be useful.
同 consequential, considerable, significant, substantial
reprehensible [ˌreprɪˈhensəbl]
adj. 应受谴责的 (deserving reprehension, culpable)
例 When such reprehensible remarks are circulated, we can only blame and despise those who produce them.
同 blameworthy, blamable, blameful, censurable
verifiable [ˈverɪfaɪəbl]
adj. 能作证的 (capable of being verified)
同 confirmable, falsifiable
派 unverifiable ( adj. 无法核实的;不能证实的);verifiability ( n. 可验证性)
countenance [ˈkaʊntənəns]
v. 支持,赞成 (to sanction) n. 表情 (the look on a person’s face)
同 advocate, approbate, approve, encourage, favor
detour [ˈdiːtʊr]
v. 绕道,迂回 n. 弯路 (a roundabout way) ;绕行之路 (a route used when the direct or regular route is not available)
记 联想记忆:de+tour(旅行,走)→绕着走→绕道
搭 detour around 绕行
counterbalance [ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns]
v. 起平衡作用 (to act as a balance to sb./sth.)
记 组合词:counter(反对,相反)+balance(平衡)→相反的两边保持平衡→起平衡作用
archive [ˈɑːrkaɪv]
n. 档案室 (a place where public record or document are kept)
misconstrue [ˌmɪskənˈstruː]
v. 误解,曲解
同 misapprehend, misconceive, misinterpret, misunderstand
devious [ˈdiːviəs]
adj. 不坦诚的 (not straightforward or frank) ;弯曲的,迂回的 (roundabout; winding)
记 词根记忆:de(偏离)+vi(道路)+ous→偏离正常道路的→弯曲的
eclectic [ɪˈklektɪk]
adj. 兼容并蓄的 (selecting the best from various systems, doctrines, or sources)
记 词根记忆:ec(出)+lect(选)+ic→选出的→兼容并蓄的
例 Although eclectic in her own responses to the plays she reviewed, the theatre critic was, paradoxically, suspicious of those who would deny that a reviewer must have a single method of interpretation.
派 eclecticism ( n. 折中主义)
salubrious [səˈluːbriəs]
adj. 有益健康的 (promoting health)
记 词根记忆:salubr(看作salu,健康)+ious→健康的→有益健康的
派 insalubrious ( adj. 肮脏破旧的)
dampen [ˈdæmpən]
v. (使)潮湿 (to make damp, moisten) ;使沮丧,泼凉水 (to deaden, depress)
记 来自damp ( adj. 潮湿的)
evoke [ɪˈvəʊk]
v. 引起 (to draw forth or elicit) ;唤起 (to call forth or summon a spirit)
记 词根记忆:e(出)+vok(喊)+e→喊出来→唤起
同 educe, induce
pervasive [pərˈveɪsɪv]
adj. 弥漫的,遍布的 (pervading or tending to pervade)
记 来自pervade ( v. 弥漫,遍及)
例 The influence of the Timaeus among early philosophical thinkers was pervasive , if only because it was the sole dialogue available in Europe for almost 1,000 years.
reparation [ˌrepəˈreɪʃn]
n. 赔偿,补偿 (repairing, restoration, compensation)
indolent [ˈɪndələnt]
adj. 懒惰的 (idle, lazy)
记 词根记忆:in(不)+dol(悲痛)+ent→不悲痛的→不因时间的流逝而悲痛的→懒惰的
同 faineant, slothful, slowgoing, work-shy
派 indolence ( n. 懒惰;好逸恶劳)
undermine [ˌʌndərˈmaɪn]
v. 破坏,削弱 (to subvert or weaken insidiously)
记 组合词:under(在…下面)+mine(挖)→在下面挖→破坏
例 It is no accident that most people find Davis’ book disturbing, for it is calculated to undermine a number of beliefs they have long cherished.
同 attenuate, cripple, debilitate, sap, unbrace
recalcitrant [rɪˈkælsɪtrənt]
adj. 顽抗的 (obstinately defiant of authority or restraint; unruly)
记 词根记忆:re(回)+calc(石头)+itrant→石头般的→顽抗的
succumb [səˈkʌm]
v. 屈从,屈服 (to yield to superior strength) ;因…死亡 (to die)
记 词根记忆:suc(下面)+cumb(躺)→躺下去→因…死亡
noisome [ˈnɔɪsəm]
adj. 有恶臭的 (offensive to the senses and especially to the sense of smell) ;令人 作呕的,令人讨厌的 (highly obnoxious or objectionable)
记 词根记忆:noi(看作annoy,讨厌)+some→讨厌的→令人讨厌的
autonomy [ɔːˈtɑːnəmi]
n. 自治,自主 (self-government, independent function)
记 词根记忆:auto(自己)+nomy(治理)→自治
propitiate [prəˈpɪʃieɪt]
v. 讨好 (to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of) ;抚慰 (to appease)
记 词根记忆:pro(在前)+pit(寻求)+iate→前呼后拥→讨好
例 At the height of the storm, the savages tried to propitiate the angry gods by offering sacrifices.
同 assuage, conciliate, mollify, pacify, placate
flaw [flɔː]
n. 瑕疵 (imperfection, defect) v. 生裂缝;变得有缺陷 (to become defective)
同 blemish, bug, fault, shortcoming
precarious [prɪˈkerəriəs]
adj. 根据不足的,未证实的 (dependent on uncertain premises) ;不稳固的,危 险的 (characterized by a lack of security or stability that threatens with danger, unsafe)
记 联想记忆:pre(在前面)+car(汽车)+ious→在汽车前面→危险的
例 Although his broker had told him that the stock was a precarious investment, he insisted on buying 100 shares.
teem [tiːm]
v. 充满 (to abound) ;到处都是 (to be present in large quantity) ;(雨、水等)暴降, 倾注
派 teeming ( adj. 大量的,充满的)
distort [dɪˈstɔːrt]
v. 扭曲,弄歪 (to twist sth. out of its usual shape)
记 词根记忆:dis(坏)+tort(扭曲)→扭坏了→弄歪
同 contort, deform, misshape, torture, warp
adhere [ədˈhɪr]
v. 粘着,坚持 (to stick fast, stay attached)
记 词根记忆:ad(加强)+here(粘连)→粘着
搭 adhere to 坚持
retribution [ˌretrɪˈbjuːʃn]
n. 报应,惩罚 (sth. given as punishment)
记 词根记忆:re(反)+tribut(给予)+ion→反过来给予→报应
搭 retribution for 因…而受到的报应
ungainly [ʌnˈɡeɪnli]
adj. 笨拙的 (lacking in smooth or dexterity, clumsy)
记 词根记忆:un(不)+gainly(优雅的)→笨拙的
calculable [ˈkælkjələbl]
adj. 可计算的 (subject to or ascertainable by calculation) ;可信赖的 (that may be counted on)
futile [ˈfjuːtl]
adj. 无效的,无用的 (completely ineffective) ;(人)没出息的;琐细的 (occupied with trifles)
记 联想记忆:f(看作fail,失败)+uti(用)+le→无法利用的→无效的,无用的
同 abortive, bootless, ineffectual, unavailing, vain
unimpeachable [ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl]
adj. 无可指责的,无可怀疑的 (irreproachable, blameless)
记 词根记忆:un(不)+impeachable(可指责的)→无可指责的
antidote [ˈæntidəʊt]
n. 解药 (a remedy to counteract a poison)
记 词根记忆:anti(反)+dote(药剂)→反毒的药→解药
predecessor [ˈpredəsesər]
n. 前任,前辈 (the person who held an office or position before sb. else) ;原有事 物,前身 (sth. that has been replaced by another)
记 词根记忆:pre(在前面)+de+cess(走)+or→在前面走的人→前任,前辈
immense [ɪˈmens]
adj. 极大的 (very large) ;无限的 (limitless, infinite)
记 词根记忆:im(不)+mense(看作measure,测量)→不能测量的→极大的
搭 have an immense influence on 对…有极大的影响
同 colossal, monstrous, prodigious, titanic
pervade [pərˈveɪd]
v. 弥漫,遍及 (to become diffused throughout)
记 词根记忆:per(贯穿)+vad(走)+e→走遍→弥漫,遍及
formulaic [ˌfɔːrmjuˈleɪɪk]
adj. 公式的,刻板的 (made up of fixed patterns of words or ideas)
contemptuous [kənˈtemptʃuəs]
adj. 鄙视的,表示轻蔑的 (showing contempt)
记 注意contemptible和contemptuous都来自contempt;contemptible是指做的事令人轻视,而contemptuous是指人轻视的态度。
blur [blɜːr]
n. 模糊不清的事物 (anything indistinct or hazy) v. 使…模糊 (to make or become hazy or indistinct)
记 比较记忆:slur ( v. 含糊不清地说)
nurture [ˈnɜːrtʃər]
v. 养育,教养 (to care for and educate) n. 养育 (the act of bringing up) ;营养物 (sth. that nourishes)
记 联想记忆:大自然(nature)像母亲一样养育(nurture)着人类
同 cultivate, foster
hitherto [ˌhɪðərˈtuː]
adv. 到目前为止 (until this or that time)
搭 a hitherto unknown fact 至今无人知道的事实
discreet [dɪˈskriːt]
adj. 小心的,言行谨慎的 (prudent, modest)
记 词根记忆:dis(分开)+creet(分辨)→分辨出不同来→小心的;注意不要和discrete ( adj. 个别的)相混
同 calculating, cautious, chary, circumspect, gingerly
fusion [ˈfjuːʒn]
n. 融合 (a union by or as if by melting) ;核聚变 (union of atomic nuclear)
同 admixture, amalgam, blend, merger, mixture
esoteric [ˌesəˈterɪk]
adj. 秘传的;机密的,隐秘的 (beyond the understanding or knowledge of most people)
记 联想记忆:es(出)+oter(看作outer,外面的)+ic→不出外面的→秘传的
同 abstruse, occult, recondite
reproach [rɪˈprəʊtʃ]
n. 谴责,责骂 (an expression of rebuke or disapproval)
记 词根记忆:re(反)+proach(靠近)→以反对的方式靠近→谴责
同 admonish, chide, monish, reprimand, reprove
exemplary [ɪɡˈzempləri]
adj. 模范的,典范的 (serving as an example) ;可仿效的 (deserving imitation)
记 来自exemplar ( n. 模范,榜样)
assume [əˈsuːm]
v. 假定 (to accept sth. as true before there is proof) ;承担,担任 (to take on duties or responsibilities)
记 词根记忆:as(加强)+sume(拿,取)→拿住→承担
deference [ˈdefərəns]
n. 敬意,尊重 (courteous regard or respect)
搭 deference to 对…尊重
exclusive [ɪkˈskluːsɪv]
adj. (人)孤僻的 (single and sole) ;(物)专用的 (not shared or divided)
记 词根记忆:ex(出)+clus(关闭)+ive→关在外面的→孤僻的
subtle [ˈsʌtl]
adj. 微妙的,精巧的 (delicate, refined)
例 An obvious style, easily identified by some superficial quirk, is properly decried as a mere mannerism, whereas a complex and subtle style resists reduction to a formula.
commiserate [kəˈmɪzəreɪt]
v. 同情,怜悯 (to feel or show sorrow or pity for sb.)
记 词根记忆:com(表加强)+miser(可怜)+ate→同情,怜悯
plastic [ˈplæstɪk]
adj. 创造性的,塑造的 (formative, creative) ;易受影响的 (easily influenced) ; 可塑的 (capable of being molded or modeled)
同 adaptable, ductile, malleable, moldable, pliant, supple
oblivious [əˈblɪviəs]
adj. 遗忘的,忘却的 (lacking all memory, forgetful) ;疏忽的 (lacking conscious awareness, unmindful)
记 词根记忆:obliv(忘记)+ious→遗忘的;疏忽的
disinclination [ˌdɪsˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn]
n. 不愿意,不情愿 (a preference for avoiding sth.)
同 aversion, disfavor, dislike, disrelish, dissatisfaction
impartial [ɪmˈpɑːrʃl]
adj. 公平的,无私的 (without prejudice or bias)
记 词根记忆:im(不)+partial(偏见的)→没有偏见的→公平的
例 New judges often fear that the influence of their own backgrounds will condition their verdicts, no matter how sincere they are in wanting to be impartial .
同 dispassionate, equitable, nondiscriminatory, unbiased, unprejudiced
baroque [bəˈrəʊk]
adj. 过分装饰的 (gaudily ornate)
记 由17世纪巴洛克艺术而来,以古怪精巧为特色。
ameliorate [əˈmiːliəreɪt]
v. 改善,改良 (to improve)
记 词根记忆:a(表加强)+melior(更好)+ate→改善,改良
派 ameliorable ( adj. 可改善的)
inimitable [ɪˈnɪmɪtəbl]
adj. 无法仿效的 (incapable of being imitated or matched)
记 词根记忆:in(不)+imit(模仿)+able→不能被模仿的→无法仿效的
triumph [ˈtraɪʌmf]
n. 成功,胜利(的喜悦或满足) v. 成功,获胜 (to obtain victory)
记 联想记忆:胜利(triumph)之后吹喇叭(trump)
同 conquer, overcome, prevail
deliberate [dɪˈlɪbərət] / [dɪˈlɪbəreɪt]
adj. 深思熟虑的 (carefully thought out and formed) ;故意的 (done on purpose) v. 慎重考虑 (to think or consider carefully and fully)
记 词根记忆:de(加强)+liber(考虑)+ate→多加考虑的→深思熟虑的
base [beɪs]
adj. 卑鄙的 (devoid of high values or ethics)
premature [ˌpriːməˈtʃʊr]
adj. 早熟的,过早的 (developing or happening before the natural or proper time)
记 词根记忆:pre(预先)+matur(成熟的)+e→还没成熟的→早熟的,过早的
dispute [dɪˈspjuːt]
v. 争论 (to argue about, debate)
记 词根记忆:dis(分开)+put(思考)+e→各人思考不同→争论
perennial [pəˈreniəl]
adj. 终年的,全年的 (present all the year) ;永久的,持久的 (perpetual, enduring)
记 词根记忆:per(全部)+enn(年)+ial→全年的;永久的
例 A perennial goal in zoology is to infer function from structure, relating the behavior of an organism to its physical form and cellular organization.
同 continuing, eternal, lifelong, permanent
ebb [eb]
v. 退潮 (to recede from the flood) ;衰退 (to decline, wane)
记 发音记忆:“二步”→退后一步→衰退
evasive [ɪˈveɪsɪv]
adj. 回避的,逃避的,推脱的 (tending or intended to evade)
记 来自evade ( v. 躲避,逃避)
例 In the midst of so many evasive comments, this forthright statement, whatever its intrinsic merit, plainly stands out as an anomaly.
curtail [kɜːrˈteɪl]
v. 削减,缩短 (to make sth. shorter or less)
记 联想记忆:cur(看作curt,短)+tail(尾巴)→短尾巴→缩短
同 abridge, diminish, lessen, minify
copious [ˈkəʊpiəs]
adj. 丰富的,多产的 (plentiful, abundant)
记 联想记忆:copi(看作copy)+ous→能复制很多→丰富的
overt [əʊˈvɜːrt]
adj. 公开的,非秘密的 (apparent, manifest)
记 词根记忆:o(出)+vert(转)→转出来→公开的
例 Such an overt act of hostility can only lead to war.
placebo [pləˈsiːbəʊ]
n. 安慰剂 (a substance containing no medication and prescribed or given to reinforce a patient’s expectation to get well) ;起安慰作用的东西 (sth. tending to soothe)
记 词根记忆:plac(使平静)+ebo→安慰剂
deprecate [ˈdeprəkeɪt]
v. 反对 (to express disapproval of) ;轻视 (to belittle)
记 词根记忆:de(去掉)+prec(价值)+ate→去掉价值→轻视
accommodate [əˈkɑːmədeɪt]
v. 与…一致 (to make fit, suitable, or congruous) ;提供住宿 (to make room for) ;顺 应,使适应
记 联想记忆:ac+commo(看作common,普通的)+date(日子)→人们适应了过普通的日子→使适应
同 attune, harmonize, reconcile
cosmopolitan [ˌkɑːzməˈpɑːlɪtən]
adj. 世界性的,全球的 (having worldwide rather than limited or provincial scope or bearing) n. 世界主义者,四海为家的人 (a person who has traveled widely and feels equally at home everywhere)
派 cosmopolitanism ( n. 世界性,世界主义)
grumble [ˈɡrʌmbl]
v. 嘟囔,抱怨,发牢骚 (to utter or mumble in discontent)
搭 grumble at 抱怨
respite [ˈrespɪt]
n. 休息 (an interval of rest or relief) ;暂缓 (a period of temporary delay)
记 词根记忆:re(再)+spit(看作spect,看)+e→再看一下→暂缓
invigorate [ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt]
v. 鼓舞,使精力充沛 (to give life and energy to)
记 词根记忆:in(使)+vigor(活力)+ate→使充满活力→使精力充沛
endorse [ɪnˈdɔːrs]
v. 赞同 (to approve openly) ;背书 (to write one’s name on the back)
记 词根记忆:en(使)+dors(背)+e→在背后签字→背书
probity [ˈprəʊbəti]
n. 刚直,正直 (uprightness, honesty)
例 Such was Brandon’s probity that he was at times described as being honest as the day was long.
fastidious [fæˈstɪdiəs]
adj. 难取悦的,挑剔的 (not easy to please; very critical or discriminating)
记 联想记忆:fast(绝食)+idious(看作tedious,乏味的)→因乏味而绝食→挑剔的
派 fastidiousness ( n. 挑剔)
impetuous [ɪmˈpetʃuəs]
adj. 冲动的,鲁莽的 (impulsive, sudden)
搭 an impetuous decision 草率的决定
派 impetuously ( adv. 冲动地,激烈地)
convoluted [ˈkɑːnvəluːtɪd]
adj. 旋绕的 (coiled, spiraled) ;费解的 (extremely involved, intricate, complicated)
记 词根记忆:con(共同)+volut(转)+ed→全部转→旋绕的
派 convolution ( n. 错综复杂;晦涩费解)
pedestrian [pəˈdestriən]
adj. 徒步的 (going or performed on foot) ;缺乏想象力的 (unimaginative) n. 行人 (a person traveling on foot)
记 词根记忆:ped(脚)+estr+ian(表人)→用脚走路的人→行人
例 We were amazed that a man who had been heretofore the most pedestrian of public speakers could, in a single speech, electrify an audience and bring them cheering to their feet.
enterprise [ˈentərpraɪz]
n. 公司,企业 (business company or firm) ;进取心 (willingness to take risks and do difficult or new things)
caricature [ˈkærɪkətʃər]
n. 讽刺画;滑稽模仿 (art that has the qualities of caricature)
记 联想记忆:car(汽车)+i(我)+cat(猫)+ure→我在汽车和猫之间→很滑稽的样子→滑稽模仿
同 burlesque, mock, mockery, travesty
beset [bɪˈset]
v. 镶嵌 (to set or stud with or as if with ornaments) ;困扰 (to harass from all directions)
temptation [tempˈteɪʃn]
n. 诱惑,诱惑物 (sth. tempting)
例 In discussing Rothko’s art, Breslin is scrupulous in keeping to the facts and resisting the temptation of fanciful interpretation.
同 allurement, decoy, enticement, inveiglement, lure
misnomer [ˌmɪsˈnəʊmər]
n. 名称的误用 (an error in naming a person or place) ;误用的名称 (a name wrongly or unsuitably applied to a person or an object)
记 词根记忆:mis(错)+nom(名字)+er→名称的误用
例 The term mole rat is a misnomer , for these small, furless rodents are neither moles nor rats.
homogeneous [ˌhəʊməˈdʒiːniəs]
adj. 同类的,相似的 (of the same or similar kind or nature)
搭 a homogeneous grouping of students 一组同类的学生
precede [prɪˈsiːd]
v. 在…之前,早于 (to be earlier than)
记 词根记忆:pre(在前面)+ced(走)+e→走在…之前→早于
document [ˈdɑːkjumənt] / [ˈdɑːkjument]
n. 文件 (an original or official paper) v. 为…提供书面证明 (to prove or support with documents)
同 certification, documentation, monument
派 documentarian ( n. 纪实小说作者,纪录片导演)
turbulent [ˈtɜːrbjələnt]
adj. 混乱的 (causing unrest, violence, or disturbance) ;骚乱的 (tempestuous)
记 词根记忆:turb(搅动)+ulent(多…的)→搅动太多的→骚乱的
altruism [ˈæltruɪzəm]
n. 利他主义;无私 (selflessness)
记 词根记忆:altru(其他)+ism(主义)→利他主义
curt [kɜːrt]
adj. (言词、行为)简略而草率的 (brief, esp. to the point of rudeness; terse)
impeccable [ɪmˈpekəbl]
adj. 无瑕疵的 (faultless, flawless)
记 词根记忆:im(无)+pecc(斑点)+able→无斑点的→无瑕疵的
同 fleckless, immaculate, indefectible, irreproachable, perfect
rationale [ˌræʃəˈnæl]
n. 基本原理 (fundamental reasons, the basis)
pursuit [pərˈsuːt]
n. 追赶 (the act of pursuing) ;职业 (occupation)
记 联想记忆:钱包(purse)被小偷偷去,赶忙追赶(pursuit)
deleterious [ˌdeləˈtɪriəs]
adj. 有害的,有毒的 (harmful often in a subtle or unexpected way, injurious)
记 词根记忆:delete(删除)+rious→要删除的东西→有害的
同 damaging, detrimental, hurtful, mischievous
urbane [ɜːrˈbeɪn]
adj. 温文尔雅的 (notably polite or polished in manner)
同 refined, svelte
profound [prəˈfaʊnd]
adj. 深的 (deep) ;深刻的,深远的 (very strongly felt) ;渊博的;深奥的 (difficult to fathom or understand)
记 词根记忆:pro(在…前)+found(创立)→有超前创见性的→深刻的,深远的
例 No one is neutral about Stephens; he inspires either uncritical adulation or profound antipathy in those who work for him.
同 abstruse, esoteric, occult, recondite
cogent [ˈkəʊdʒənt]
adj. 有说服力的 (compelling, convincing, valid)
记 词根记忆:cog(齿轮牙)+ent→像齿轮牙咬合一样严谨→有说服力的
搭 cogent arguments 有说服力的争辩
antagonistic [ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk]
adj. 敌对的,对抗性的 (marked by or resulting from antagonism)
同 adverse, antipathetic, opposed, opposing
confound [kənˈfaʊnd]
v. 使迷惑,搞混 (to puzzle and surprise someone)
记 词根记忆:con(共同)+found(基础)→把基础的东西全放到一起了→搞混
humanitarian [hjuːˌmænɪˈteriən]
n. 人道主义者 (a person promoting human welfare and social reform)
同 philanthropist
intact [ɪnˈtækt]
adj. 完整的,完好无缺的 (complete, unimpaired)
记 词根记忆:in(不)+tact(接触)→未被接触过的→完整的
例 The hierarchy of medical occupations is in many ways a caste system; its strata remain intact and the practitioners in them have very little vertical mobility.
同 flawless, unblemished, unmarred
economy [ɪˈkɑːnəmi]
n. 节约 (thrifty and efficient use of material resources) ;经济 (the structure or conditions of economic life) adj. 经济的 (designed to save money)
记 词根记忆:eco(环境;经济)+nomy(某一领域的知识、理论)→经济
同 frugality
bureaucracy [bjʊˈrɑːkrəsi]
n. 官僚主义;官僚体制 (an administrative policymaking group)
记 词根记忆:bureau(政府机构)+cracy(统治)→政府统治→官僚体制
egotism [ˈiːɡəʊɪzəm]
n. 利己主义;自我中心 (an inflated sense of one’s own importance, conceit)
记 词根记忆:ego(自我)+t+ism(…主义)→利己主义