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recede

[rɪˋsid]

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vi. 退, 後退; 遠去; 變模糊, 變淡; 變得渺茫; 縮進, 向後傾斜[(+from)] His hair is beginning to recede from his forehead. 他的頭髮開始從前額往後禿了。; 收回, 撤回[(+from)] recede from a promise 背棄諾言; 降低, 縮減

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swept

[swɛpt]

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(sweep的過去式和過去分詞)

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sweep

[swip]

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vt. 掃; 清掃, 打掃[O8] He sweeps the room every day. 他每天打掃房間。; 掃去; 清除[O][(+away/off/from)] The boy helped Mother sweep the dirt away. 男孩幫助母親清除塵土。; (風等)刮起; (浪等)沖走; 席捲[O][(+off/along/away)] The wind swept the leaves away. 風把樹葉刮走。; 猛烈移動, 猛推, 猛拉[O][(+aside/aross)]; 掃蕩; 肅清, 消滅; 環視, 眺望 Her eyes swept the room. 她的目光掃視著房間。; 掃過, 掠過, 擦過 Willow branches swept the river’s surface. 柳枝拂掠著河面。; 【軍】掃射; 掃(雷); 在…中獲全勝; 用電子設備掃查(房屋、建築)有無監聽裝置或炸彈
vi. 掃, 打掃, 掃除; 襲擊, (風等)刮起; 席捲[Q][(+across/over/through)] A cold wind swept through the north. 寒風席捲北方。; 環視, 掃視; 掠過; 急速移動[Q][(+past/to)] Hunter’s keen eyes swept from left to right. 漢特尖銳的目光從左到右掃視了一下。; 衣裙搖曳地走, 堂皇地走動[Q][(+past/out of)]; 連綿, 延伸[Q][(+round/up/down/to)] The broad driveway sweeps around the lake. 這條寬闊的汽車道環湖伸展。
n. [C] 打掃, 清掃 Let’s give our room a good sweep . 讓我們把房間好好打掃一下。; (手等的)一揮; 綿亙, 延伸, 伸展[the S] There was a sweep of glistening snow on the hillside. 山坡上有一片連綿的閃閃發亮的積雪。; 曲線; 轉彎; 彎曲; 彎路[S]; 壓倒性的勝利, 全勝 It’s a clean sweep ; we’ve won all the prizes. 我們大獲全勝; 我們贏得了所有的獎品。; (風, 潮水等的)流動; (物的)蜂擁推進, 突進; 【口】掃煙囪工人

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minute

[ˋmɪnɪt]

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n. [C] 分(鐘)(時間單位); 一會兒, 片刻[S1] I’ll be back in a minute . 我馬上就回來。; 分(角度的單位, 一度的六十分之一); 備忘錄; 筆記; 會議記錄[P] I was told to keep the minutes at the conference. 他們叫我在會議上作記錄。
vt. 將…記錄下來[(+down)]; 將…記入會議記錄 I insisted that my observation be minuted . 我堅持要把我的看法記入議事錄。

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ponderous

[ˋpɑndərəs]

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a. 沈重的; 笨重的; 粗大的; (文章、談話等)冗長的, 沈悶的, 毫無趣味的 He spoke in a slow, ponderous way. 他的講話緩慢而冗長。

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intermittent

[͵ɪntɚˋmɪtnt]

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a. 間歇的; 時斷時續的; 週期性的 Today will be mostly fine and sunny, with intermittent showers. 今天大部分時間天氣晴朗, 有間斷陣雨。 intermittent fever 間歇熱

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brimming

[ˋbrɪmɪŋ]

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a. 盈滿的

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endow

[ɪnˋdaʊ]

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vt. 捐贈; 資助; 向…捐錢(或物) The rich alumnus endowed the college with half of his fortune. 這位富有的校友把其一半的財產捐贈給這所大學。; 賦予[H][(+with)] He is endowed with an inventive mind. 他天生具有發明才能。

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detrimental

[dɛtrəˋmɛnt!]

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a. 有害的; 不利的

n. 有害的人(或物); 【古】不受歡迎的求婚者

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imbue

[ɪmˋbju]

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vt. 使充滿; 灌輸; 深深影響; 使滲透

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teeming

[ˋtimɪŋ]

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a.[Z] 充滿的; 擁擠的; 熱鬧的 We inched through teeming streets. 我們在熙熙攘攘的街道上緩慢行走。; 多產的

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confront

[kənˋfrʌnt]

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vt. 迎面遇到; 面臨; 遭遇 The soldiers were confronted by two terrorists as they left their camp. 士兵們離開營房時, 迎面遇到兩個恐怖分子。; 勇敢地面對; 正視; 對抗 confront danger 勇敢地面對危險; 使面對; 使遭遇; 使對質[(+with)] confront a prisoner with a witness 使囚犯與證人對質; 比較; 對照

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untapped

[ʌnˋtæpt]

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a. 未開塞的; 未利用的, 未開發的

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unlikely

[ʌnˋlaɪklɪ]

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a. 不太可能的; 靠不住的[F][+to-v][+that] It seems unlikely that he will come. 他似乎不大可能來。 They are unlikely to marry. 他們不大可能結婚。; 不可能發生的; 不像是真的; 不大有希望的[B] That’s an unlikely story. 這事不像是真的。
ad. 不可能, 未必 She may, not unlikely , go abroad. 她或許會出國, 這未必不可能。

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appropriate

[əˋproprɪ͵et]

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a. 適當的, 恰當的, 相稱的[(+to/for)] She picked up a dress appropriate for the occasion. 她挑了一件適合該場合穿的衣服。
vt. 撥出(款項等)[(+for)] The city will appropriate funds for the new airport. 該市將撥款建造新機場。; 佔用; 盜用, 挪用 The manager was found to have appropriated store money. 那位經理曾經挪用店裡的錢。

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unimpressed

[͵ʌnɪmˋprɛst]

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a. 沒留下深刻印象的; 未受感動的; 無印記的

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shrewd

[ʃrud]

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a. 精明的; 狡猾的 You made a shrewd investment there. 你在那裡投資極為精明。 Her brother is a shrewd businessman. 她兄弟是個精明的生意人。; 機靈的, 敏銳的, 聰穎的 His shrewd eyes looked across at his wife. 他那敏銳的目光射向他的妻子。

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futile

[ˋfjut!]

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a. 無益的, 無效的, 無用的; 無希望的 His efforts to save the business were futile . 他挽救企業的努力未能奏效。; 不重要的, 微不足道的; 忙於小事的; 缺少目的的 He lived a futile life. 他一生過得庸庸碌碌。; (人)愚蠢的, 沒有出息的 That futile young man does nothing but waste money. 那個沒出息的青年人只會浪費錢。

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turmoil

[ˋtɝmɔɪl]

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n. 騷動; 混亂[U][C] The city was in a turmoil . 該城一片混亂。

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extracurricular

[͵ɛkstrəkəˋrɪkjəlɚ]

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a. 課外的; 業餘的; 【口】婚外的

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impede

[ɪmˋpid]

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vt. 妨礙, 阻礙; 阻止 The attempt to rescue the climbers was impeded by bad weather. 救援登山者的努力因天氣惡劣而受阻。

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compromise

[ˋkɑmprə͵maɪz]

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n. 妥協, 和解[C][U][(+between)] I hope we shall come to a compromise . 我希望我們能達成妥協。; 妥協方案, 折衷辦法; 折衷物[C] The interior decoration of the house is a compromise between Chinese and foreign styles. 這所房子的內部裝飾是中西兩式的折衷物。; 連累, 危及[S][(+of)] She did it without compromise of her reputation. 她做這事而無損她的名譽。; (原則等的)放棄[S][(+of)]
vt. 互讓解決(分歧等); 連累, 危及 You will compromise your good name if you associate with these people. 你如果與這些人交往就會損害你的好名聲。; 放棄(原則等); 洩露(祕密等) He refused to compromise his principles. 他拒絕放棄原則。
vi. 妥協, 讓步[(+on)] They found it wiser to compromise with her. 他們覺得與她妥協更明智。

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eclectic

[ɛkˋlɛktɪk]

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a. 折衷的; 不拘一格的; 兼收並蓄的

n. 折衷學派; 折衷主義者

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preclude

[prɪˋklud]

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vt. 【文】排除; 防止, 杜絕 preclude the possibility of misunderstanding 防止誤解的可能; 阻止, 妨礙[(+from)] The bad weather precluded me from attending the meeting. 糟糕的天氣使我不能出席會議。

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obviate

[ˋɑbvɪ͵et]

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vt. 排除, 消除 obviate the possibility of a mistake 消除出錯的可能性

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chatter

[ˋtʃætɚ]

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vi. 喋喋不休, 嘮叨[(+about)] She chattered on and on about her recent trip. 她喋喋不休地談她最近的旅行。; (鳥)鳴囀; (松鼠, 猴子等)吱吱叫[(+away)] The sparrows were chattering in the garden. 麻雀在園中啁啾地叫個不停。; (溪流等)潺潺作聲; (發抖時牙齒)格格響; (機槍等)噠噠連發 His teeth chattered . 他的牙齒格格作響。
vt. 喋喋不休地說 She is forever chattering nonsense. 她老是喋喋不休地胡說八道。; 聲音含糊地發出; 使打顫; 使卡嗒卡嗒作聲
n. [U] 嘮叨, 饒舌 Stop your useless chatter and listen to what Roy is saying. 你們的閒談停一停, 聽聽羅伊說什麼。; 啁啾聲; 吱吱聲; 潺潺聲; 格格聲; 噠噠聲

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enchant

[ɪnˋtʃænt]

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vt. 使著魔, 對…用魔法 The sorcerer enchanted the beautiful princess. 巫師使漂亮的公主中了魔法。; 使陶醉; 使喜悅; 使入迷[H][(+by/with)] The family was enchanted with the cute little girl. 這一家子非常喜歡這個漂亮的小姑娘。 She enchanted all her friends. 她把她所有的朋友都迷住了。

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maddening

[ˋmædnɪŋ]

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a. 令人發狂的; 使人惱怒的; 激烈的

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relentless

[rɪˋlɛntlɪs]

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a. 殘酷的, 無情的; 不間斷的, 持續的; 堅韌的, 不懈的 a relentless autumnal rain 綿綿秋雨

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mar

[mɑr]

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vt. 毀損; 損傷; 玷污 Nothing marred their happiness. 沒有什麼能破壞他們的幸福。 mar a table top 損壞桌面
n. 污點; 缺點[C]

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abridge

[əˋbrɪdʒ]

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vt. 縮短 He decided to abridge his stay here after he received a letter from home. 他接到家信後決定縮短在這裡的逗留時間。; 刪節, 節略 This book might be more readable if it is abridged . 這本書如經刪節, 可讀性也許會更強些。; 限制 The freedom of speech should not be abridged . 言論自由不應受限制。

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veneration

[͵vɛnəˋreʃən]

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n. 尊敬

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empathy

[ˋɛmpəθɪ]

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n. 【心】神入; 移情

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conventionalize

[kənˋvɛnʃən!͵aɪz]

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vt. 使遵從習俗(或慣例), 使習俗化

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transmit

[trænsˋmɪt]

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vt. 傳送, 傳達 I will transmit the money by special messenger. 我將專門派人送這筆錢。; 傳(光、熱、聲等); 傳動 They are trying to find a better way of transmitting energy. 他們正試圖尋找一種更好的輸能方法。; 遺傳; 留傳[(+to)] Genes are transmitted from one generation to another. 基因代代相傳。; 發射; 播送[(+to)] The message was transmitted by radio. 這情報是用無線電發送的。; 傳播; 傳染[(+to)] Rats transmit disease. 老鼠傳播疾病。
vi. 播送信號; 發報

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aggrandize

[əˋgræn͵daɪz]

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vt. 加大; 強化 A country should not aggrandize itself at the expense of its neighbors. 一個國家不應該犧牲鄰國來壯大自己。; 誇張; 吹捧 The sales manager never stops aggrandizing his ability. 這個銷售經理從不停止誇張自己的能力。

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pragmatic

[prægˋmætɪk]

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a. 務實的; 實幹的; 實用主義的; (依據前因後果)系統論述史實的; 國家大事的; 【古】忙的; 愛管閒事的

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beset

[bɪˋsɛt]

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vt.[(+by/with)] 困擾, 使苦惱[H] She was beset by doubts. 她疑慮重重。; 圍攻; 包圍住 We were beset by mosquitoes in the swamp. 我們在沼澤地遭受蚊蟲圍攻。; 鑲, 嵌 a gown beset with jewels 用寶石鑲嵌的長袍

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disillusion

[͵dɪsɪˋluʒən]

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vt. 使醒悟; 使不再抱幻想; 使…的理想破滅 They had thought that the vacation would be restful, but they were soon disillusioned . 他們原以為假期裡能好好休息, 但過不多久便明白根本不是那回事。
n. 醒悟; 理想破滅[U]

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hasten

[ˋhesn]

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vt. 催促; 加速 Warm weather and showers hastened the growth of the plants. 溫暖的天氣和陣雨加速了植物的生長。
vi. 趕緊, 趕快 I hastened home to tell my family the good news. 我趕緊回家告訴家人這一好消息。; 趕緊做[+to-v] He hastened to apologize. 他趕緊道歉。

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pessimistic

[͵pɛsəˋmɪstɪk]

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a. 悲觀的 This is too pessimistic a view. 這一觀點太悲觀了。; 悲觀主義的

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unimpeachable

[͵ʌnɪmˋpitʃəb!]

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a. 無可指責的; 無可懷疑的; 清白的

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trait

[tret]

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n. 特徵, 特點, 特性[C] Jim’s two most pleasing traits are generosity and energy. 吉姆最討人喜歡的特徵是豪爽和充滿活力。; 一點, 少許, 微量[S][(+of)] The priest preached a sermon with a trait of humor. 那位神父講道有幽默感。

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neutral

[ˋnjutrəl]

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a. 中立的; 中立國的; 中立地帶的 He remained neutral during the debate. 他在辯論中保持中立。; 不確定的, 模糊的 I waited, but her eyes were neutral . 我等著她的反應, 但她的眼睛沒有露出情感有什麼變化。; 非彩色的, 略帶灰色的 White is a neutral color. 白色是中性色。 The water was of a pale, neutral color. 這水是一片淡灰色。; 【化】中性的 It is a neutral salt. 這是一種中性鹽。; 【物】不帶電的 Cut back the covers of the neutral and live wires about one inch. 將帶電和不帶電的電線頭上的包皮割去約一英寸。; 【生】無性的; 【機】空檔的
n. 中立者, 中立國[C]; 非彩色[U][C]; 【機】空檔[U] When you start the car, make sure it is in neutral . 確定在空檔才發動車子。 He pushed the handle into neutral . 他將手柄扳到空擋。

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archaeology

[͵ɑrkɪˋɑlədʒɪ]

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n. 考古學

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riddle

[ˋrɪd!]

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n. [C] 謎, 謎語 Can you guess the answer to this riddle ? 你能猜出這個謎嗎?; 謎一般的人; 難題; 莫名其妙的事情 All she said was a riddle to me. 她所說的一切對我來說是一個謎。
vt. 解…的謎; 給…出謎; 使困惑
vi. 打謎似地說; 出謎, 打謎

47
Q

obsolete

[ˋɑbsə͵lit]

A

a. [Z] 廢棄的, 淘汰的; 過時的, 老式的; 【生】退化的, 不發育的

vt. 廢棄, 淘汰 Newer media are obsoleting the book. 更新的傳播媒介正在逐步淘汰書籍。

48
Q

irrefutable

[ɪˋrɛfjʊtəb!]

A

a. 不能反駁的; 不能回答的; 不可否認的

49
Q

eel

[il]

A

n.[C] 鰻魚; 蛇形魚類(如鱔、八目鰻)

50
Q

phylogeny

[faɪˋlɑdʒənɪ]

A

n. 【生】系統發生; 種系發生; 【生】種系發展史; 無形事物、無生命體(如語言等的)發展史

51
Q

defy

[dɪˋfaɪ]

A

vt. 公然反抗, 蔑視 He defied the order of the court. 他蔑視法庭的命令。; 向…挑戰; 激, 惹[O2] I defy you to jump that high hurdle. 我倒要看看你能不能跳過那高欄。; 使不能, 使落空, 抗拒 Her odd behavior defies understanding. 她的古怪行為無法理解。
n. 【美】【俚】挑戰, 對抗[C][U]

52
Q

replicate

[ˋrɛplɪ͵ket]

A

vt. 摺疊; 複製
a. 摺疊的; 複製的; 【植】反疊的
n. 【音】八音階間隔的反覆音; 複製品

53
Q

inform

[ɪnˋfɔrm]

A

vt. 通知, 告知, 報告[O5][O6][(+of/about)] I informed his wife of his safe arrival. 我通知他太太他已平安抵達。 He informed her he was thinking of entering medical school. 他告訴她他想進醫學院。
vi. 告發, 告密[(+against/on)] He informed against the drugpusher. 他告發了那個毒品販。
vt. 滲透、貫穿於其中、使充滿、充斥

54
Q

sanctuary

[ˋsæŋktʃʊ͵ɛrɪ]

A

n. 聖所; 聖殿; 教堂; 寺院[C]; 內殿; 祭坊; (猶太教堂的)至聖所[C]; 庇護所, 避難所[C]; 庇護(權), 避難(權)[U] The escaped prisoner found sanctuary in the temple. 逃跑的囚犯在寺院裡獲得了庇護。; 鳥獸禁獵區[C]

55
Q

inveterately

None

A

根深地; 積習地

56
Q

primate

[ˋpraɪmɪt]

A

n. 【宗】(一地區內的)最高階主教; 靈長類動物

a. 首要的; 靈長類的

57
Q

prodigy

[ˋprɑdədʒɪ]

A

n.[C] 奇蹟, 奇事; 奇觀; 奇才, 天才 a child prodigy 神童 He was a mathematical prodigy . 他是一位數學天才。; 【古】預兆

58
Q

retire from

None

A

從…隱退

59
Q

antagonize

[ænˋtægə͵naɪz]

A

vt. 使對抗; 使敵對; 對…起反作用; 中和

60
Q

retire

[rɪˋtaɪr]

A

vt. 使退休; 令退役 The company retired him as soon as he reached sixty. 他一到六十歲公司就讓他退休了。; 使退卻, 撤回 The general decided to retire his troops from action. 將軍決定將他的部隊撤出戰鬥。; 收回(貨幣); 贖回(票據) The government retires worn or torn bills from use. 政府將破損的鈔票收回作廢。; 【棒】使出局
vi. 退休; 退役 Mr. Weller retired last month and now lives at his ease. 韋勒先生上個月退休了, 現在過著悠閒的生活。; 退出; 退隱[(+from/to)] She retired to the country. 她退隱到鄉下去了。; 後退, 撤退 Our armies have retired to regroup for a fresh attack. 我們的軍隊後撤重新編隊準備發動新的進攻。; 就寢 He retired to bed, but he did not sleep. 他就寢了, 但睡不著。
n. 退隱[U]; 退兵信號[the S]

61
Q

probable

[ˋprɑbəb!]

A

a. 很可能發生的; 很可能成為事實的; 很有希望的(+(that)] He’s a probable candidate. 他是很有希望的候選人。 It is highly probable that it will rain today. 今天很可能會下雨。; 有充分根據(但未經證實)的; 可信的 His new hypothesis is considered probable . 他作出的新假設被認為是有充分根據的。
n. 很可能的事(或情況); 很可能被選中(或獲勝)的人

62
Q

permit

[pɚˋmɪt]

A

vt. 允許, 許可, 准許[O1][+v-ing][O2] They permitted her to leave. 他們允許她離開。 I don’t think they would permit this. 我想他們不會准許這事。; (不用被動式, 常用物做主詞)允許, 容許 These stores do not permit sales of alcoholic beverages. 這些商店不准出售含酒精飲料。
vi. 允許, 容許[(+of)] I will write another novel if my eyes permit . 如果我的視力許可, 我還要再寫一本小說。 We’ll discuss both questions if time permits . 如果時間允許, 我們將把兩個問題都討論一下。

63
Q

inadvertent

[͵ɪnədˋvɝtnt]

A

a. 不注意的; 怠慢的

64
Q

restiveness

[ˋrɛstɪvnɪs]

A

n. 倔強; (馬等)難以駕馭; 喧鬧

65
Q

coordinate

[koˋɔrdnɪt]

A

a. 同等重要的; 同一類別的; 同等的 The army, navy and air force are coordinate branches of the armed services. 陸、海、空三軍是部隊的三個平行的軍種。; 動作協調的; 【化】配位的; 【數】座標的; 【文】對等的 a coordinate clause 對等子句; 【美】(大學)男女生分院(或分班)制的; (分院制大學中的)女子分院
n. [C] 同等的人(或物) Citizens are coordinates in a court of law. 公民在法庭上是平等的。; 【數】座標; (顏色, 式樣, 原料等配套的)成套服裝, 成套傢俱[P]

66
Q

dispel

[dɪˋspɛl]

A

vt. 驅散(雲等) The sun soon dispelled the mist. 太陽不久就驅散了薄霧。; 消除(煩惱等) How can we dispel their doubts and fears? 我們怎能消除他們的疑慮與恐懼?

67
Q

discern

[dɪˋzɝn]

A

vt. [W] 分辨, 識別; 看出, 察覺到[+that][+wh-] He discerned her plan immediately. 他一下子就看出她的打算。 He was just able to discern the road in the dark. 黑暗中, 他僅能勉強把路辨清。; 認識, 領悟
vi. 辨明, 分清[W] Is it easy to discern between fact and rumor? 辨明事實與謠傳容易嗎?

68
Q

unenlightened

[͵ʌnɪnˋlaɪtnd]

A

a. 未受啟迪的; 無知的; 落後的

69
Q

authoritarian

[ə͵θɔrəˋtɛrɪən]

A

a. 權力主義的; 獨裁主義的; 主張服從權力的

n. 權力主義者; 獨裁主義者

70
Q

dissent

[dɪˋsɛnt]

A

vi. [(+from)] 不同意, 持異議 The right to dissent is part of our political system. 有持異議的權利是我們政治體制的組成部分。; 【英】不信奉國教
n. [U] 不同意, 異議 The resolution was approved without dissent . 這項決議案被一致通過。; (通常大寫)不信奉國教

71
Q

demur

[dɪˋmɝ]

A

vi. 【文】 猶豫; 有顧慮; 反對[(+at/to)] They demurred at the proposal. 他們反對那項建議。; 【律】抗辯, 表示異議
n. 【文】 猶豫; 顧慮; 反對, 異議[U]

72
Q

schism

[ˋsɪzm]

A

n. 分裂; 分裂教會罪

73
Q

compliance

[kəmˋplaɪəns]

A

n. 承諾; 順從; 屈從

74
Q

shortsightedness

None

A

近視

75
Q

trenchant

[ˋtrɛntʃənt]

A

a. (言辭等)銳利的; 鋒利的; 有力的; 中肯的; 有效的; 清晰的

76
Q

commentary

[ˋkɑmən͵tɛrɪ]

A

n. 評論[C] a commentary on the world situation 對世界局勢的評論; (對某一著作)系統的註釋(或評註)[C]; 實況報導[C][U] His spirited commentary makes a match very interesting even on the radio. 他對比賽作的實況報導十分生動, 即使從收音機收聽也很有趣。; 紀事[P] Caesar’s Commentaries 凱撒紀事

77
Q

belie

[bɪˋlaɪ]

A

vt. 掩飾 His smile belies his anger. 他的笑容掩蓋著他的怒氣。; 證明(或顯示)…為虛假 Her cruelty belied her kind words. 她殘忍的行為表明她親切的言詞是虛偽的。; 辜負; 使失望; 使落空 War belied hopes for peace. 戰爭使人們對和平的希望落了空。; 【古】就…扯謊

78
Q

fulsome

[ˋfʊlsəm]

A

a. 過度的; 令人生厭的

79
Q

aphorism

[ˋæfə͵rɪzəm]

A

n. 格言; 警句; 箴言

80
Q

starry

[ˋstɑrɪ]

A

a. 佈滿星星的; 被星光照亮的 a starry winter night 一個佈滿星星的寒夜; 閃閃發光的; 明亮的; 星形的; 像星星的; 星球上來的

81
Q

devoid

[dɪˋvɔɪd]

A

a. 缺乏的; 沒有的[F][(+of)] The house is totally devoid of furniture. 這所房子裡什麼傢俱都沒有。

82
Q

interstellar

[͵ɪntɚˋstɛlɚ]

A

a. 星際的

83
Q

pronounced

[prəˋnaʊnst]

A

a. 發出音的; 讀(或講)出來的; 明顯的, 顯著的 He spoke with a pronounced English accent. 他說話帶著濃重的英國口音。; 明確的 pronounced views 明確的意見

84
Q

constituent

[kənˋstɪtʃʊənt]

A

a. [B] 構成(全體)的, 組成的 the constituent parts of an atom 原子的組成成分; 選舉的; 任命的; 有憲法制定(或修改)權的; 有組閣權的 a constituent assembly 立憲會議
n. [C] 成分, 組成的要素 the constituents of cement 水泥的成分; 選民, 選舉人; 委託人; 【語】成分, 結構成分

85
Q

terrestrial

[təˋrɛstrɪəl]

A

a. [B] 地球的; 陸地的 terrestrial gravitation 地球引力; 陸生的; 陸棲的; 人間的; 塵世的 terrestrial interests 名利心; 【天】類地行星的
n. 地球人; 陸地生物[C]

86
Q

futile

[ˋfjut!]

A

a. 無益的, 無效的, 無用的; 無希望的 His efforts to save the business were futile . 他挽救企業的努力未能奏效。; 不重要的, 微不足道的; 忙於小事的; 缺少目的的 He lived a futile life. 他一生過得庸庸碌碌。; (人)愚蠢的, 沒有出息的 That futile young man does nothing but waste money. 那個沒出息的青年人只會浪費錢。

87
Q

impulse

[ˋɪmpʌls]

A

n. 衝動, 一時的念頭[C][U] My uncle bought the house on an impulse . 我叔叔一時衝動買下了那房子。 I used to act out of blind impulse when I was young. 我年輕時常憑盲目的衝動行事。; 推動力; 刺激[C] The signing of the agreements will give an impulse to trade between the two countries. 這些協議的簽訂會促進兩國間的貿易。; 【生理】神經衝動; 【電】脈衝[C]

88
Q

fresher

None

A

大學一年級學生

89
Q

indulgence

[ɪnˋdʌldʒəns]

A

n. 沈溺; 放縱[U][(+in)] Constant indulgence in gambling brought about his ruin. 經常沈迷於賭博把他毀了。; 縱容; 寬容; 遷就[U] ask for someone’s indulgence 請求某人原諒; 嗜好, 愛好[C] Wine is his only indulgence . 酒是他唯一的嗜好。; 恩惠; 特權; 【商】延期; 延期優惠; 【宗】(天主教的)特赦; 豁免[U]

90
Q

perilous

[ˋpɛrələs]

A

a. 危險的; 冒險的 The journey through the jungle was perilous . 穿過叢林的旅行充滿了危險。

91
Q

schematize

[ˋskimə͵taɪz]

A

vt. 計劃; 系統化

92
Q

risky

[ˋrɪskɪ]

A

a. 危險的; 冒險的; 大膽的 It is a risky undertaking. 那是一樁冒險的事情。; (作品等)有傷風化的, 近乎淫穢的

93
Q

celestial

[sɪˋlɛstʃəl]

A

a. 天的, 天空的 celestial bodies 天體; 天國的; 神聖的 Angels are celestial beings. 天使是天神。; 精妙的; 極佳的 celestial music 美妙動聽的音樂; (C-)天朝(指古時中國)的
n. 神仙, 天堂裡的居民[C]

94
Q

compass

[ˋkʌmpəs]

A

n. 羅盤, 指南針[C] The compass was first used in sailing. 羅盤首先用在航海上。; (製圖用的)圓規[P1]; 範圍, 界線; 周圍, 界線[C][S1] Such things aren’t within the compass of my power. 這些事不在我力可能及的範圍之內。 Her actions went beyond the compass of proper social behavior. 她的舉動越出了正當的社交行為的範圍。; 【音】音域
vt. 圖謀, 計劃; 圍繞…而行, 包圍; 達到, 獲得 He did everything within his power to compass his ends. 他竭盡全力以求達到目的。; 理解, 領會

95
Q

pigeon

[ˋpɪdʒɪn]

A

n. 鴿子[C] A pigeon was cooing up in one of the elms. 一隻鴿子在榆樹上咕咕地叫。; (食用的)鴿肉[U]; (作為射擊目標的)土鴿飛靶[C]; 【俚】傻瓜; 易受騙的人[C] He was a pigeon , a victim of a confidence game. 他上當受騙了。
vt. (尤指賭博時)詐騙

96
Q

premise

[ˋprɛmɪs]

A

n. 假定, 假設; 前提[C][(+that)] He acted on the premise that he was absolutely right. 他的行動是以’自己是絕對正確的’為前提的。; 【律】(契約書的)緣起(緣起中述及的)財產; 房屋及其地基; 經營場地[P] The firm moved to its new premises in 1971. 該公司於一九七一年遷至新址。 Keep off the premises . 禁止入內。

97
Q

comprehensive

[͵kɑmprɪˋhɛnsɪv]

A

a. 廣泛的; 無所不包的; 綜合的 a comprehensive survey 全面的考察; 有充分理解力的 a comprehensive mind 具有充分理解力的頭腦
n. (為獲得高一級學位必須通過的)專業綜合測驗, 總考[P]; 【英】綜合學校

98
Q

matrilineal

[͵metrɪˋlɪnjəl]

A

a. 母系的

99
Q

descent

[dɪˋsɛnt]

A

n. 下降; 下傾[U][C] The spectators watched the descent of the balloon. 觀看的人瞧著氣球降落。; 下坡[C] a steep descent 陡峭的坡道; 世系, 血統[U] Many Americans are of English descent . 許多美國人有英國血統。; 遺傳; 派生[U]; 衰落; 墮落[U][S1] his descent into a life of crime 他淪落到靠犯罪為生; 屈尊; 降格[U][(+to)]; 襲擊; 入侵[C][(+on/upon)] The Danes made numerous descents upon the English coast during the 10th century. 丹麥人在十世紀曾對英國海岸發動過無數次襲擊。; 【律】(遺產的)繼承[U]

100
Q

slain

[slen]

A

(slay的過去分詞)

101
Q

slay

[sle]

A

vt. 【書】殺死, 殺害 Two women were brutally slain last night. 兩名婦女昨夜被殘忍殺害。; 【美】【俚】(過去式和過去分詞常作slayed)使大為高興, 使禁不住大笑 That clown just slays me. 那小丑真叫我笑死了。
vi. 殺死; 致死

102
Q

antithesis

[ænˋtɪθəsɪs]

A

n. 對立面; 對立; 對照; 對偶; (修辭學中的)對語, 對句

103
Q

unmitigated

[ʌnˋmɪtə͵getɪd]

A

a. 未緩和的; 未減輕的; 全然的, 十足的

104
Q

synthesize

[ˋsɪnθə͵saɪz]

A

vt. 綜合; 合成; 【化】(使)合成

105
Q

surround

[səˋraʊnd]

A

vt. 圍, 圍繞; 圈住[H][(+with/by)] Trees surround our house. 我們房子的四周都是樹。; 使垂手可得, 大量供給[H][(+with/by)]; 包圍, 圍困 The police surrounded the house. 警察包圍了這幢房子。
n. [C] 圍繞物; 地毯周圍與牆之間的地板

106
Q

retinal

[ˋrɛtɪnəl]

A

a. 視網膜(上)的

107
Q

holistic

[hoˋlɪstɪk]

A

a. 全部的

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