contemporary contradict cordial corrode corporate cosmetic
create credulous crucial crudity culture curriculum
contemporary
义
contemporary [k
n'temp
reri] adj.同时代的;当代的 n.同时代的人;同龄人
源
con-共同,一起+tempor-时间+-ary表“……的”,或“人”。表示“同时代的”、“当代的”或“同辈的”,即在同一时间段内存在或活跃的人、事物或观念。
例
contemporary poet当代诗人
I and she were not contemporaries at college.我和她在大学不是同龄人
He was contemporary with Shakespeare.他与莎士比亚是同时代的。
词根树
练
1.
literature frequently serves as a mirror,vividly reflecting the social issues of our time.
A.Modern
B.Contemporary
C.Current
D.Recent
2.The tempor
job allowed her to earn extra income during the holidays.
3.The speaker delivered an extempor
speech,without any prepared notes, and captivated the audience with his eloquence.
4.The
forced the sailors to seek refuge (避难)on the nearest island.
A.temporality
B.tempest
C.tempo
D.tempi
答案 1.B 2.ary 3.aneous 4.B
contradict
义
contradict[.kɑːntr
'd
kt]v.反驳,否认;相抵触,相矛盾
源 contra-反对,相反+dict-说,断言。表示“说出与之相反的话”或“否认、反驳”,主要用于描述对立的观点、证据或陈述之间的矛盾和不一致。
例
His statement contradicts with what he said last week.
他的陈述与上周所说的话自相矛盾
Don't contradict yourself during the interview;be consistent.
面试时不要自相矛盾;保持连贯性
词根树
练
1.Internet gaming
dicts often struggle with social interaction and academic performance.
A.e
B.ver
C.ad
D.bene
2.The scientist used the data to
dict the outcome of the experiment.
A.contra
B.pre
C.in
D.inter
3.The king decided to
dicate the throne and retire to a quiet life.
A.in
B.ab
C.de
D.vin
4.Good
is essential for effective communication,especially in public speak ing situations.
A.diction
B.valediction
C.malediction
D.jurisdiction
答案 1.C 2.B 3.B 4.A
cordial
义
cordial['k
ːrd
l]adj.热情友好的;由衷的n.甜果汁饮料
源 cord-心脏,-ial表“……的”或表名词。原意是指能够温暖或刺激心脏的东西,如某种药酒。后常用来形容待人接物的热情友好。
例
cordial relations友好的关系
The atmosphere at the meeting was cordial and friendly.会议的气氛亲切友好
The host offered cordial hospitality to all guests.
主人向所有宾客提供了热情周到的款待
词根树
练
1.The
courses in the program cover a range of essential topics in the field.
A.core
B.cordio
C.carditis
D.chord
2.The
rule in customer service is to always put the client's needs first.
A.cardinal
B.cordial
C.coral
D.courageous
3.The new treaty aims to restore
among the warring nations.
A.accord
B.discord
C.record
D.concord
4.The meteorologist used a
to predict the weather for the next few days.
A.card
B.carton
C.chart
D.charter
答案 1.A 2.A 3.D 4.C
corrode
义
corrode[k
'r
d]v.腐蚀;侵蚀;损害
源 cor-强调+rod-咬+e→不断侵咬,逐渐侵蚀。表示材料因化学反应或物理作用而逐渐被破坏或侵蚀的过程。
辨
corrode erode 在含义上相近,都表示侵蚀或破坏。 erode更侧重于通过风、水等自然力量的逐渐侵蚀,而corrode则更多用于描述化学或电化学作用下的侵蚀过程。
例
Acidrain corrodes metal.酸雨腐蚀金属
Rust is formed when iron is exposed to moisture and begins to corrode.
当铁暴露在潮湿环境中并开始腐蚀时,就会形成锈迹
词根树
练
1.The city's rod
control program has been successful in reducing the popula tion of rats in the city's downtown area.
2.The corros
effects of the acid were evident on the surface.
3.During debates,each candidate is given time on the
to present their views.
A.rodent
B.rostrum
C.rotter
D.ratter
4.The unrefrigerated meat began to
after just a few hours in the heat.
A.corrode
B.erode
C.rat
D.rot
答案 1.ent 2.ive 3.B 4.D
corporate
义
corporate['k
ːrp
r
t]adj.公司的;法人的;共同的,全体的
源 corpor-身体,团体 +-ate具有……的,有……性质的。表示“组成一体的”、“实体性的”或“公司性质的”,通常用来形容组织或机构,尤其是指企业或公司。
例
corporate culture企业文化
The corporation's corporate identity includes its logo and slogan.
这家公司的企业形象包括其标志和口号
The corporate responsibility for sustainability is shared by every employee.
对可持续性的共同责任由每位员工共同承担
词根树
练
1.
bodies play a crucial role in the immune system by neutralizing harmful pathogens (病原体)。
A.Anti
B.After
C.Dogs
D.Busy
2.The medical corp
was deployed quickly to provide aid during the disaster.
A.s
B.se
C.us
D.uscle
3.She decided to adopt a healthier lifestyle after realizing she had become corp
.
A.ulent
B.oreal
C.oral
D.orate
4.His actions
body the values of integrity,honesty,and compassion (同情心)。
答案 1.A 2.A 3.A 4.em
cosmetic
义
cosmetic[k
z'met
k]n.化妆品,美容品adj.化妆用的,美容的
源 cosm-秩序 +-etic属于……的。表示与装饰、打扮和美学相关的性质或产品,不仅指化妆品,还可以形容表面上的、只涉及外观而不涉及实质改变的事物。
例
cosmetic surgery美容手术
His smile is just cosmetic;he's still upset inside.
他的微笑只是表面的;他内心仍然很不高兴
词根树
练
1.While the universe refers to all matter and energy,
often implies an orderly or harmonious system.
A.space
B.universe
C.cosmos
D.chaos
2.The butterfly effect (蝴蝶效应),a concept from
theory,shows how tiny events impact complex systems.
A.confusion
B.disturbance
C.mess
D.chaos
3.The cosmo
successfully completed a six-month mission aboard the International Space Station(国际空间站)。
A.logy
B.naut
C.sphere
D.polis
4.The universe represents the macrocosm,while the earth is a micro
within it.
答案 1.C 2.D 3.B 4.cosm
create
义
create[kri'e
t]vt.造成;创造,创作
源 cre-增长,产生+-ate做,造成,使……。表示“创造”、“创作”或“造成”,通常用来描述从无到有地发明、设计、制造或产生新事物的过程。
例
Create a new folder on the desktop.在桌面上创建一个新文件夹
He creates beautiful paintings with oil colors.他用油画颜料创作出美丽的画作
词根树
练
1.Nurturing children's cre
helps them express emotions and develop selfconfidence.
A.ativity
B.ator
C.ation
D.ature
2.On weekends,he likes to
by hiking in the nearby mountains.
A.recreate
B.procreate
C.accrete
D.concrete
3.She decided to
her screen time to improve her sleep.
A.decrease
B.increase
C.recreate
D.procreate
4.The organization has a rigorous
process to ensure only the best candidates are chosen.
A.increment
B.decrement
C.accruement
D.recruitment
答案 1.A 2.A 3.A 4.D
credulous
义
credulous['kredj
l
s]adj.轻信的,易受骗的
源 cred-相信,信任 +-ulous多……的,表示某种倾向或特性。意为“轻信的”或“易受骗的”,指一个人倾向于过于轻易地相信别人或者不加批判地接受信息。
例
Credulous people are easily taken in by scams and frauds.
轻信的人很容易被骗局和欺诈所迷惑
Being credulous can lead to financial loss.轻信他人可能会导致经济损失
词根树
练
1.She was once cred
, but life's experiences have made her more skeptical.
A.itable
B.ible
C.it
D.ulous
2.Your passport and visa are essential cred
for international travel.
3.His life was guided by a personal
that valued kindness above all else.
A.creed
B.cred
C.credibility
D.credence
4.She worked tirelessly to restore (恢复) her credibility after being unfairly
.
A.credited
B.accredited
C.discredited
D.granted
答案 1.D 2.entials 3.A 4.C
crucial
义
crucial['kruː
(
)l]adj.至关重要的,决定性的
源 cruc-十字 +-ial……的→处于十字路口的。通常用来描述对结果具有决定性作用的因素或关键时刻。
例
at a crucial time在关键时刻
Time management is crucial for achieving success in exams.
时间管理对于考试成功至关重要
Her support was crucial to his campaign for presidency.
她的支持对他竞选总统具有决定性意义
词根树
练
1.Time management is cruc
to balancing work and personal life effectively.
A.ial
B.iate
C.ible
D.iform
2.The
of the problem lies in their inability to communicate effectively.
A.crux
B.cruise
C.crutch
D.cruet
3.The inventor's most famous
led to the creation of a revolutionary gadget.
A.crock
B.crocket
C.crochet
D.crotchet
4.The ship will
along the Mediterranean coast for a week.
A.crook
B.crouch
C.cruise
D.crutch
答案 1.A 2.A 3.D 4.C
crudity
义
crudity['kruːd
ti]n.粗糙;简陋;粗鲁
源 crud-生的+-ity具备某种性质,状况。表示事物的原始性、粗糙度或未经充分处理的品质,通常用来形容事物的不完善、不精致、粗鄙或初级阶段的特点。
例
The painting was executed with great crudity,lacking any finesse or detail.
这幅画作画得相当粗糙,缺乏精细和细节
The joke's crudity offended many guests.
这个笑话的粗俗冒犯了许多客人
词根树
练
1.Her erud
knowledge of ancient history impressed the entire academic com munity.
2.His constant interruptions during the meeting were considered a sign of
.
A.rudeness
B.crudity
C.crudeness
D.rudiment
3.The novel depicts a
world where kindness is rare and survival is key.
A.ruderal
B.rudimental
C.rudimentary
D.cruel
4.She mastered the rud
of piano playing before moving on to advanced pieces.
答案 1.ite 2.A 3.D 4.iments
culture
义
culture['k
lt
r]n.栽培;文化;修养vt.培养,栽培
源 cult-耕种,培养 +-ure状态,行为。起初指的是农耕活动和对土地的培育,后来逐步用来表示人类创造的社会习惯、价值观、思维方式和艺术成就等文化现象。
例
Culture shapes our beliefs and behaviors.文化塑造我们的信仰和行为
The cells were cultured for further experimentation.
这些细胞被培养以进行进一步实验
This soil lacks the nutrients needed for plant culture.
这种土壤缺乏植物栽培所需的营养物质
Her upbringing instilled a sense of culture.她的教养使她具有了修养感
词根树
练
1.She had an
cult fascination with the mysteries of the universe.
A.in
B.mid
C.mass
D.oc
2.The farmers work hard to
their fields and ensure a good harvest.
A.nurse
B.foster
C.cultivate
D.cherish
3.The development of irrigation systems (灌溉系统) transformed
ancient
culture.
A.agri
B.pisci
C.aqua
D.flori
4.His poems often depict a
life full of simple pleasures and natural beauty.
A.colonial
B.bucolic
C.terricolous
D.domicile
答案 1.D 2.C 3.A 4.B
curriculum
义
curriculum[k
'r
kj
l
m]n.全部课程;课程
源 curr-跑+-i-+-culum表示做事的手段、工具。字面意“奔跑的工具”,隐喻教育或学习过程就像一场沿着既定轨迹的奔跑。主要指教育机构设定的教学大纲或课程设置。
例
curriculum reform课程改革 curriculum vitae简历(CV)
The college offers a wide range of courses in its curriculum.
这所大学在其课程中提供广泛的课程
They updated the school's curriculum last year.他们去年更新了学校的课程大纲
词根树
练
1.The
currence patterns in nature,such as seasonal changes,influence many species 'behaviors.
A.oc
B.con
C.re
D.in
2.The
current trend suggests a shift in consumer preferences towards sus tainability.
A.oc
B.con
C./
D.in
3.The discovery of penicillin (青霉素) was a
to many modern antibiotics.
A.precursor
B.cursor
C.corridor
D.courier
4.Without
course to the necessary resources,the project was abandoned.
A.inter
B.con
C.dis
D.re
5.The professor's lectures tended to be quite
cursive,covering a wide range of topics.
A.re
B.in
C.ex
D./
答案 1.C 2.C 3.A 4.D 5.C