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subside

[səbˋsaɪd]

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vi. 不及物動詞
1.退落; 消退; 消失
The flood waters subsided. 洪水退去了。
2.平靜下來, 平息
His anger subsided. 他的怒氣息了。
3.下沈, 沈降; 沈澱
4.坐下; 跪下; 躺倒

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summit

[ˋsʌmɪt]

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n. 名詞 [C]
1.(山等)尖峰, 峰頂[(+of)]
You can see the summit of the mountain ten miles away. 你在十英里之外就能看到這山的山頂。
2.【喻】頂峰, 絕頂[the S][(+of)]
She is now at the summit of her career. 她現在正處在事業的頂峰。
3.最高官階; 最高級會議
The Prime Minister is attending the summit. 首相正在參加最高級會議。
a. 形容詞
1.最高級的, 政府首腦間的
The summit meeting is to be held on May 3. 高峰會議定於五月三日舉行。

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jack-of-all-trades

[͵dʒækəvˋɔl͵tredz]

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n. 名詞
1. 能做多種不同工作的人
2. 雜而不精的人

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wiry

[ˋwaɪrɪ]

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a. 形容詞
1.金屬線製的
2.金屬絲般的; 堅硬的; 韌的
Have you ever felt her wiry, black hair? 你有沒有摸過她又硬又黑的頭髮?
3.(人等)瘦而結實的, 筋骨強壯的
He is a wiry little person. 他是個結實瘦小的人。
4.(聲音)金屬弦發出的

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hoist

[hɔɪst]

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vt. 及物動詞
1.(用繩索, 起重機等)吊起; 提起; 舉起; 升起
A flag was hoisted on top of the building. 大樓頂上升起一面旗幟。
vi. 不及物動詞
1.升起; 被吊起(或提起、舉起等)
n. 名詞 [C]
1.升起; 吊起; 提起; 舉起
He gave me a hoist up the tree. 他把我托舉到樹上。
2.起吊裝置; 起重機; 絞車
3.(船上一次掛起的)信號旗

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revamp

[riˋvæmp]

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vt. 及物動詞
1. 給(鞋)換新面
2. 修補; 改造; 改寫

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acumen

[əˋkjumən]

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n. 名詞
1. 銳敏; 聰明
2. 【植】漸尖頭

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selective

[səˋlɛktɪv]

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a. 形容詞
1. 有選擇性的
2. 有選擇能力的
3. 淘汰的

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in earnest

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ph. 片語

認真的(地); 正經的(地)

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wring

[rɪŋ]

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vt. 及物動詞
1.絞, 擰[(+out)]
She wrung the wet towel out. 她把濕毛巾擰乾。
3.絞出, 擰掉(水)[(+out of/from)]
I wrung water from my wet bathing suit. 我把濕游泳衣的水擰出來。
4.扭斷(脖子); 緊握(手)
I’ll wring your neck if you don’t behave. 你如果不規矩點, 我就擰斷你的脖子。
5.使痛苦, 使苦惱
This is a tale that wrings the heart. 這是個令人心痛的故事。
Her sufferings wrung my heart. 她的不幸令我非常心痛。
6.強迫取得[(+out of/from)]
He tried to wring a promise from me. 他試圖強迫我作出承諾。
vi. 不及物動詞
1.蠕動
2.感到痛苦
n. 名詞
1.絞, 擰; 扭[C]
Give those clothes a wring. 把那些衣服擰一擰。

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hydraulic

[haɪˋdrɔlɪk]

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a. 形容詞
1.水力的, 液力的; 水力學的
a hydraulic lift 水力升降機
2.水壓的, 液壓的
a hydraulic pump 液壓泵
3.【建】水硬的, 在水中凝固的
hydraulic cement 水硬水泥

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zap

[zæp]

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vt. 【俚】
1. (用砲火, 電流等)摧毀; 掃射; 轟炸
2. 殺掉; 打敗; 制服
3. 示威反對
4. 快速推動
vi. 不及物動詞
1. 快速移動
n. 名詞
1. 活力; 意志
2. 示威
3. 震擊
int. interjection
1. 嗖! (表示快速移動或變化)
2. 糟了! (表示驚訝、沮喪)

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mindset

[ˋmaɪnd͵sɛt]

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n. 名詞
1.心態
I can’t take their mindset anymore. 我再也不能容忍他們的心態。
2.傾向; 習慣

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gaffe

[gæf]

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n. 名詞

1. 【法】失禮, 失態(尤指社交、外交上的出醜)

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wrangle

[ˋræŋg!]

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vi. 不及物動詞
1.爭吵, 口角; 爭論, 爭辯 [(+with/over)]
They wrangled over what to do next. 他們就接下來該幹什麼而爭吵。
vt. 及物動詞
1.爭論; 爭吵
We avoided wrangles and got down to business. 我們避免了爭吵開始做正事。
2.爭得; 爭辯得使 (某人) … [(+into/out of)]
n. 名詞
1.爭論; 爭吵 [C]

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aggregation

[͵ægrɪˋgeʃən]

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n. 名詞
1.聚集, 集成[U]
The aggregation of immense farms under white ownership was a trend at that time. 大規模的農場聚集在白人的所有權之下, 這在當時是一股潮流。
2.聚集體, 集成體[C]
The savanna was covered by the aggregation of herds. 這個大草原遍地是牧群。

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prohibit

[prəˋhɪbɪt]

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vt. 及物動詞
1.(以法令, 規定等)禁止[(+from)]
Smoking is prohibited in the office building. 辦公樓內禁止抽煙。
2.妨礙, 阻止; 使不可能[(+from)][+v-ing]
The high cost of the machine prohibits its widespread use. 這機器價格昂貴, 很難普及使用。

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unnerve

[ʌnˋnɝv]

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vt. 及物動詞
1. 使失去勇氣; 使氣餒
2. 使焦躁; 使失常

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fodder

[ˋfɑdɚ]

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n. 名詞
1. 飼料, 秣[U]
2. 根據需要供應的內容

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predictor

[prɪˋdɪktɚ]

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n. 名詞

1. 預言者; 起預報作用的事物; 高射瞄準計算器

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liability

[͵laɪəˋbɪlətɪ]

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n. 名詞
1.傾向[U][(+to)]
my liability to bad colds 我容易得重感冒
2.責任, 義務[U][C][(+for)][+to-v]
He admitted his liability for the accident. 他承認自己對這起事故應負責任。
3.【口】不利條件[C]
Lack of education was a liability in getting a job. 缺少教育對找工作不利。
4.【會計】負債, 債務[P]
Heavy liabilities forced the company into bankruptcy. 沈重的債務迫使公司破產。

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subordinate

[səˋbɔrdnɪt]

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a. 形容詞
1.下級的[(+to)]
A colonel is subordinate to a brigadier general. 上校級別低於准將。
2.次要的; 隸屬的[(+to)]
Pleasure should be subordinate to duty. 與工作相比, 娛樂應是第二位的。
3.【文】從屬的
a subordinate clause 附屬子句
n. 名詞
1.部下, 部屬; 下級職員[C]
He treats his subordinates kindly. 他對待下級和藹可親。

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sly

[slaɪ]

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a. 形容詞
1.狡猾的, 狡詐的
That sly girl managed to get her friend’s job. 那個詭詐的女孩設法取得她朋友的工作。
2.詭祕的, 悄悄的
A slow sly smile was creeping around the corners of his mouth. 他的嘴角慢慢露出了詭祕的微笑。
3.會心的
They exchanged sly looks and smiles. 他們交換會意的眼色和微笑。
4.惡作劇的, 淘氣的
The sly cat stole the meat while the cook’s back was turned. 淘氣的貓趁廚師轉身之機偷吃了肉。

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quirky

[ˋkwɝkɪ]

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a. 形容詞
1. 詭詐的; 多變的
2. 古怪的

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don

[dɑn]

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穿上; 披上; 穿著

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ensemble

[ɑnˋsɑmb!]

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n.【法】[C]
1.整體; 總效果
2.整套服裝
The coat, hat, and shoes make an attractive ensemble. 這外套、帽子和鞋子配成一套引人注目的服裝。
3.【音】合奏, 合唱
4.小型合奏(或合唱)團; 劇團[G]
This is an amateur ensemble. 這是一個小型的業餘合唱團。

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muck

[mʌk]

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n.[U]
1.糞, 廄肥; 堆肥
2.腐殖土; 淤泥
3.【口】污物; 髒亂
The kids were covered in muck. 孩子們渾身骯髒不堪。
4.【英】【口】品質低劣的東西
That novel is sheer muck. 那本小說完全是劣質品。
vt. 及物動詞
1.施廄肥(或堆肥)於
2.【口】弄髒[(+up)]
I mucked up my shirt when I was working in the garden. 我在花園裡幹活時把襯衫弄得一團糟。
3.【主英】【口】把…弄得一團糟; 打亂[(+up)]
The change in the weather has mucked up our sports timetable. 天氣的變化打亂了我們運動比賽的日程。

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wretched

[ˋrɛtʃɪd]

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a. 形容詞
1.不幸的, 可憐的
They are living in wretched poverty. 他們過著可憐的貧苦生活。
2.悲慘的, 痛苦的
This aching tooth makes me feel wretched. 這一顆牙痛得我難受極了。
3.討厭的, 惡劣的
They are wretched cowards. 他們是討厭的膽小鬼。
4.卑鄙的, 無恥的

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sojourn

[ˋsodʒɝn]

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n. 名詞

1. 逗留; 旅居[C]

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shaft

[ʃæft]

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n. 名詞 [C]
1.箭桿, 箭; 矛柄, 矛
The archers sent their shafts through the air. 弓箭手把箭射了出去。
2.(工具的)手柄, 把手
3.【機】軸
the propeller shaft 螺旋槳軸
4.【礦】礦井; 豎井
5.井狀通道; 通風井; (電梯的)升降機井
6.(光、閃電等的)一道[(+of)]
Shafts of sunlight peeked through the trees. 一束束陽光穿過樹林照射進來。
7.【美】諷刺話[(+of)]
8.【美】苛刻(或不公平的)待遇[the S]
9.【美】【俚】(人的)大腿[P]
vt. 及物動詞
1.在…上裝桿(或手柄、軸等)
2.【美】【俚】欺騙; 利用; 苛刻(或不公平)地對待[H]

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cornerstone

[ˋkɔrnɚ͵ston]

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n. 名詞
1. 【建】基石; 隅石; 柱石; 地基
2. 【喻】基礎; 柱石

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scrutiny

[ˋskrutnɪ]

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n. 名詞
1.詳細的檢查; 仔細的觀察[U][C]
No statement about the company can be released without his scrutiny. 不經他的審查, 有關公司的任何聲明都不能發佈。
After a moment’s scrutiny, she pretended to recognize him. 仔細打量了一分鐘後, 她假裝認出了他。
The diamond passed the scrutiny of the jeweler. 鑽石通過了珠寶商的仔細檢查。
2.監視, 監督[U][C]
under the scrutiny of the police 在警方的監視之下
3.選票復查[C]

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cataclysm

[ˋkætə͵klɪzəm]

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n. 名詞
1. 【地】地殼之劇烈變動
2. 任何劇烈之變動(如戰爭、革命等)
3. 大洪水

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hobble

[ˋhɑb!]

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vi. 不及物動詞
1.蹣跚, 跛行
The old man hobbled along with the aid of his stick. 那老人借助手杖蹣跚而行。
vt. 及物動詞
1.將(馬等的)兩腳捆綁
The horse has been hobbled so that he can’t run away. 那馬的腳被綁住了, 所以牠無法逃走。
n. 名詞
1.跛行[C][U]
2.縛住馬腳的繩子[C]
3.【罕】困境[C]

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accentuate

[ækˋsɛntʃu͵et]

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vt. 及物動詞
1.以重音讀出; 加重音符號於
2.強調; 使更突出
Her white dress accentuated her sunburn. 她雪白的衣服更顯出她曬黑的膚色。

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deploy

[dɪˋplɔɪ]

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vt. 及物動詞
1. 使展開; 使疏開
vi. 不及物動詞
1. 展開; 部署
n. 名詞
1. 部署

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quarter

[ˋkwɔrtɚ]

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n. 名詞
1.四分之一; 四等分之一[C]; 季度
She cut the cake into quarters. 她把蛋糕切成四份。
2.一刻鐘[C]
3.付款的季度[C]
We pay our rent at the end of each quarter. 我們於每個季度末付房租。
4.(美國, 加拿大的)25分硬幣[C]
5.地方, 地域[P1]
He traveled in all quarters of the earth when he was young. 他年輕時曾周遊世界。
6.(城市中的)區; 一區的居民[C]
Conditions in poor quarters were horrible. 城裡窮人居住區條件十分糟糕。
7.夸特
8.(對敵人的)寬恕, 饒命[U]
9.(牛、羊、家禽等)切成四分後的一塊, 包括整條腿的大塊肉[C]
10.(羅盤針)方位, 方角
11.住處; 軍營[P]
The fire started from the servants’ quarters. 這火是從佣人住處燒起來的。
12.(消息等的)來源
13.(上, 下)弦月
vt. 及物動詞
1.把…四等分
He quartered the apple. 他把蘋果一切為四。
2.供…住宿; 使(部隊)駐紮[(+on)]
The soldiers were quartered in the village. 士兵們駐紮在村子裡。
vi. 不及物動詞
1.住宿; 駐紮[(+at/with)]

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insistence

[ɪnˋsɪstəns]

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n. 名詞
1.堅持; 強調; 竭力主張; 堅決要求[U][(+on/upon)][+that]
We resent your insistence that the debt (should) be paid at once. 我們對你執意讓人立即償還債款的要求感到氣惱。
the government’s insistence on a price freeze 政府堅持凍結物價

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equivalent

[ɪˋkwɪvələnt]

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a. 形容詞
1.相等的, 相同的[(+to)]
His reply is equivalent to a refusal. 他的回答等於是拒絕。
2.等價的, 等值的; 等量的; 等效的[(+to)]
A meter is equivalent to 39.37 inches. 一米相當於三十九點三七英寸。
3.同意義的
4.【化】等價的
5.【數】等面積的, 等體積的
n. 名詞 [C]
1.相等物; 等價物[(+of/to)]
A dime is the equivalent of two nickels. 一角硬幣等於兩個五分鎳幣。
2.同義字[(+of/for)]
Some English words have no Chinese equivalents. 有些英文字在中文裡沒有對應的詞。
3.【化】【物】當量

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blockbuster

[ˋblɑk͵bʌstɚ]

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n. 【口】
1. 一種破壞性特強的炸彈
2. 大轟動
3. 耗費甚多, 風靡一時的電影巨片

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formality

[fɔrˋmælətɪ]

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n. 名詞
1.拘泥形式, 拘謹[U][S1]
I wish we could treat each other without formality. 我真希望我們彼此之間不要太拘謹。
2.正式手續[P1]
It’s a formality that we have to go through. 這是我們必須辦理的手續。
3.禮節; 俗套[C]
All formalities were observed at the ceremony. 慶典儀式遵循了所有的禮節。

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caddish

[ˋkædɪʃ]

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a. 形容詞

1. 下賤的

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unwieldy

[ʌnˋwildɪ]

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a. 形容詞
1. 不靈便的; 使用不便的
2. 笨重的, 龐大的

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conjunction

[kənˋdʒʌŋkʃən]

A

n. 名詞
1.【文】連接詞[C]
“And”, “but”, and “while” are all conjunctions. “和”, “但是”以及”當…時候”都是連接詞。
2.結合; 關聯; 連接[C][U]
The cause of the accident is the conjunction of technical and managerial factors. 事故的原因是技術因素和管理因素共同造成的。
3.同時發生[U]
4.(天體的)會合[U]

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intuitive

[ɪnˋtjʊɪtɪv]

A

a. 形容詞
1.直覺的; 有直覺力的
She is a very intuitive person. 她是個頗有直覺力的人。
2.憑直覺獲知的; 可以靠直覺得知的
an intuitive truth 憑直覺獲知的真理

46
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stigma

[ˋstɪgmə]

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n. 名詞 [C]
1.恥辱, 污名
Her behavior will leave a stigma on her family. 她的行為將給她的家庭留下污名。
2.【植】柱頭; 眼點
3.【動】氣門; 點斑; 眼點
4.【醫】(病的)特徵; 小斑
5.【古】烙印, 黥面

47
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disconnect

[͵dɪskəˋnɛkt]

A

vt. 及物動詞
1.使分離, 分開, 斷開[(+from)]
disconnect a water pipe from the main supply 斷開水管與幹線的連接
2.切斷(電話、電源等)
The repairman disconnected the television set before fixing it. 修理工在修電視機前先把電源切斷。

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clunky

[ˋklʌŋkɪ]

A

a. 形容詞
1. (鞋子)沈重的; 鞋底厚重的
2. 笨重的;笨拙的

49
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interface

[ˋɪntɚ͵fes]

A

n. 名詞
1. 界面, 分界面
2. 接合部
3. 【電腦】接口; 連繫裝置

50
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ferocious

[fəˋroʃəs]

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a. 形容詞
1.兇猛的; 殘忍的
a ferocious attack 一場兇猛的進攻
a ferocious lion 一頭兇猛的獅子
2.【口】非常的; 驚人的
He has a ferocious appetite. 他胃口特大。

51
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autism

[ˋɔtɪzəm]

A

n. 【心】
1. 自我中心主義; 我向思考
2. 孤獨症

52
Q

therapist

[ˋθɛrəpɪst]

A

n. 名詞

1. 治療學家; 特定療法技師(或專家)

53
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in place of

A

1.代替

Plastics are now often used in place of wood or metal. 現在塑膠經常被用來代替木料或金屬。

54
Q

gadget

[ˋgædʒɪt]

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n. 名詞
1.小機件; (小巧的)器具; 小玩意兒[C]
She likes those clever little gadgets. 她喜愛那些做得很巧妙的小玩意兒。
A bottle opener is a kitchen gadget. 開瓶器是廚用小器具。

55
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advocacy

[ˋædvəkəsɪ]

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n. 名詞

1. 擁護; 提倡

56
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conspicuous

[kənˋspɪkjʊəs]

A

a. 形容詞
1.明顯的, 易看見的; 顯著的
Traffic signs must be conspicuous. 交通標誌必須顯明。
2.引人注目的, 出色的, 著名的[(+for)]
Man’s first moon landing was a conspicuous achievement. 人類的首次月球登陸是一個卓越的成就。
She’s always conspicuous because of her fashionable clothes. 她總是穿著入時, 引人注目。
3.炫耀的

57
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sleek

[slik]

A

a. 形容詞
1.光滑的, 柔滑的
2.(動物等)養得好的, 油光光的, 壯健的
a sleek horse 毛色光亮的馬
3.圓滑的, 花言巧語的
4.雅緻的; 時髦的; 豪華的
The sleek ship slid from the harbor. 那條造型優美的船徐徐駛出了港口。
vt. 及物動詞
1.使光滑, 使發油光

58
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bulky

[ˋbʌlkɪ]

A

a. 形容詞
1.體積大的, 龐大的; 過大的
Some aircraft are designed to carry bulky freight or vehicles. 有些飛機設計得能運載體積大的貨物或車輛。
2.又大又笨的, 笨重的
She dropped the bulky package twice. 她兩次將那個笨重的包裹掉落下來。

59
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manipulate

[məˋnɪpjə͵let]

A

vt. 及物動詞
1.(熟練地)操作, 運用
Do you know how to manipulate a computer? 你會使用電腦嗎?
2.巧妙地處理; (用權勢等)操縱
A clever politician knows how to manipulate his supporters. 機敏的政客懂得如何操縱自己的支持者。
3.操縱(市場、股票的漲落等)
4.竄改(帳目等), 對…做手腳
He was arrested for trying to manipulate the company’s financial records. 他因企圖竄改公司財務記錄而被逮捕。

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unforeseen

[͵ʌnforˋsin]

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a. 形容詞
1.未預見到的; 預料之外的
This turn of fortune was unforeseen. 這時來運轉是沒有預見到的。

61
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appeal

[əˋpil]

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vi. 不及物動詞
1.呼籲, 懇求[(+to/for)][+to-v]
He appealed to me for help. 他向我求援。
He appealed to his friends for support. 他請求朋友支持。
2.訴諸, 求助[(+to)]
We will appeal to a great variety of sources of information. 我們將求助於多種資料來源。
3.有吸引力, 迎合愛好[W][(+to)]
The idea appealed to Mary. 這主意正合瑪麗的心意。
4.【律】上訴[(+to/against)]
He appealed against the five-year sentence he had been given. 他對被判五年徒刑提出上訴。
5.(體育比賽中)訴諸裁判, 訴請裁決[(+to/against)]
vt. 及物動詞
1.【美】將…上訴, 對…上訴
He appealed his case to a higher court. 他向上一級法院申訴。
n. 名詞
1.呼籲, 請求[C][U][(+to/for)]
He made one last appeal to his father to forgive him. 他最後一次懇求父親寬恕他。
2.吸引力, 感染力[U]
These subjects have lost their appeal for most students. 對多數學生來說, 這些學科已經失去了吸引力。
3.上訴[C][U]
4.訴諸裁判[C]

62
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category

[ˋkætə͵gorɪ]

A

n. 名詞 [C]
1.種類; 部屬; 類目
The strings are a category of musical instruments. 弦樂器是樂器的一種。
2.【數】範疇, 類型
3.【哲】範疇
Time, place, quantity and quality are categories. 時、空、質、量都是範疇。

63
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promotion

[prəˋmoʃən]

A

n. 名詞
1.提升, 晉級[U][C]
2.促進, 增進; 發揚; 提倡[U][(+of)]
3.(企業等的)發起, 創建[U]
4.(商品等的)促銷, 推銷[U]
5.推銷運動[C]
They’re planning a big promotion for their new washing powder. 他們正籌劃舉辦一次新款式洗衣粉的大促銷行動。

64
Q

pathologist

[pæˋθɑlədʒɪst]

A

n. 名詞

1. 病理學家

65
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seminar

[ˋsɛmə͵nɑr]

A

n. 名詞 [C]
1.(大學裡由教授指導的)研究班, 研討班
The children’s tutors were replaced by new teachers and students from the pedagogy seminaries. 孩子們的輔導員由新老師和教育學研究班的學生接替。
2.(研究班的)專題討論會
There is a seminar on international business opportunities this evening. 今晚有一個關於國際商務機會的專題討論會。
3.研討班課程
4.研討班教室
5.【主美】專家討論會
a seminar on environmental protection 關於環境保護問題的討論會

66
Q

devour

[dɪˋvaʊr]

A

vt. 及物動詞
1.狼吞虎嚥地吃, 吃光
The hungry boy devoured his dinner. 饑餓的男孩將飯狼吞虎嚥地吃了下去。
2.吞沒, 毀滅
The flames soon devoured the entire building. 大火不久便吞噬了整幢建築。
3.貪婪地看(或聽, 讀等)
He devoured the novel he had bought. 他貪婪地閱讀那本買來的小說。
4.吸引, 充滿, 使痛苦, 折磨[H][(+by/with)]
He was devoured by guilt. 他深感內疚。

67
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triumph

[ˋtraɪəmf]

A

n. 名詞
1.(大)勝利[C]
The football team achieved a complete triumph. 足球隊大獲全勝。
2.(大)成功, 業績[C][(+over)]
The conquest of outer space is one of the greatest triumphs of modern science. 征服外層空間是現代科學最傑出的成就之一。
3.勝利(或成功)的喜悅, 歡欣[U]
Great was his triumph on hearing this. 聽到這事, 他大喜過望。
4.(古羅馬的)凱旋式
vi. 不及物動詞
1.獲得勝利(或成功)
Justice will triumph in the end. 正義終將獲勝。
2.得意洋洋, 耀武揚威
3.歡慶勝利(或成功)
4.(在古羅馬)舉行凱旋式

68
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auspicious

[ɔˋspɪʃəs]

A

a. 形容詞
1.吉兆的; 吉利的
an auspicious beginning 吉利的開始
2.興盛的; 幸運的
an auspicious year 幸運的一年

69
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sumptuous

[ˋsʌmptʃʊəs]

A

a. 形容詞
1.奢侈的; 豪華的; 昂貴的
We were ushered into a sumptuous dining hall. 我們被領進一個豪華的餐廳。

70
Q

reunion

[riˋjunjən]

A

n. 名詞
1.再聯合; 再會合[U][S1]
He was instrumental in the reunion of the two parties. 他對兩黨再次聯合起到了促進作用。
2.(親友等的)團聚, 重聚; 重聚聯歡會[C]
Our family has a yearly reunion. 我們每年合家團聚一次。

71
Q

scroll

[skrol]

A

n. 名詞 [C]
1.卷軸; 裱成卷軸的古書; 畫卷
an ancient Chinese scroll 一幅古代中國畫卷
2.名冊
3.【建】渦卷形裝飾; 卷形物
4.渦卷形花字體
vt. 及物動詞
1.使成卷形; 用渦卷飾裝飾
vi. 不及物動詞
2.(似卷軸般)捲起(或展開)

72
Q

reconciliation

[rɛkən͵sɪlɪˋeʃən]

A

n. 名詞
1.和解, 和好[U][C][S1][(+between/of/with)]
I told her that there could never be a reconciliation between us. 我告訴她我們之間決不可能和解。
2.調解, 調停[U][S1]
a reconciliation of opposite points of view 兩種對立見解的調和
3.和諧, 一致[U][S1][(+between/of/with)]
4.甘願, 順從[U]

73
Q

grudge

[grʌdʒ]

A

vt. 及物動詞
1.怨恨; 妒忌[O1]
I don’t grudge her success. 我並不妒嫉她的成功。
2.勉強地給; 勉強地准許; 不情願做[v-ing][+to-v][O1]
At a time like this, I don’t grudge a thing. 在這樣的時候, 我什麼都捨得。
n. 名詞
1.怨恨; 嫌隙; 妒忌[C][(+against)]
I don’t hold any grudge against you. 我對你毫無忌恨。

74
Q

amid

[əˋmɪd]

A

prep. 介係詞
1.在…之間; 在…之中
We lost our companions amid the storm and the darkness. 在暴風雨和黑暗中, 我們失去了伙伴。
2.被…包圍
A church stands amid skyscrapers. 摩天大樓之間聳立著一座教堂。

75
Q

spectacular

[spɛkˋtækjəlɚ]

A

a. 形容詞
1.壯觀的; 壯麗的
a spectacular waterfall 壯觀的瀑布
2.引人注目的; 驚人的
3.公開展示的; 演戲似的
n. 名詞 [C]
1.奇觀, 壯觀; 展覽物
2.豪華巨片; 豪華電視片

76
Q

ward off

A

1.避開

He warded off a danger. 他避開了危險。

77
Q

nimble

[ˋnɪmb!]

A

a. 形容詞
1.靈活的, 靈巧的, 敏捷的
Goats are nimble climbers among the rocks. 山羊爬起山來很靈巧。
2.聰明的, 機智的, 敏銳的
The boy had a nimble mind. 那男孩很機靈。

78
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lavish

[ˋlævɪʃ]

A

a. 形容詞
1.非常慷慨的; 浪費的, 濫花的[(+of/with)]
lavish entertainment 鋪張的款待
He is lavish in donating money to charity. 他給慈善事業捐款非常慷慨。
2.極其豐富的; 大量的; 無節制的
vt. 及物動詞
1.揮霍, 浪費; 濫施[(+on)]
lavish time and money on pets 把大量時間和金錢花在寵物身上

79
Q

freewheeling

[friˋhwilɪŋ]

A

a. 形容詞

1. 【口】無禁忌, 無約束的

80
Q

superstition

[͵supɚˋstɪʃən]

A

n.[C][U]
1.迷信; 迷信行為
He holds that ignorance leads to superstition. 他認為無知會導致迷信。
2.盲目崇拜; 盲目恐懼

81
Q

pervasive

[pɚˋvesɪv]

A

a. 形容詞
1. 普遍的
2. 彌漫的; 滲透的

82
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vital

[ˋvaɪt!]

A

a. 形容詞
1.生命的; 維持生命所必需的[Z][B]
Growth and decay are vital processes. 生長和衰亡是生命過程。
2.充滿活力的, 生氣勃勃的
The Chinese I knew were trusting, open, and vital. 我所認識的中國人信賴別人, 坦率, 充滿活力。
3.極其重要的, 必不可少的[(+to/for)]
The questions put forward at the meeting are of vital importance. 會上提出的那些問題極其重要。
4.致命的; 生死攸關的
He committed a vital error. 他犯了一個致命的錯誤。
n.[theP]
1.(人體的)重要器官
He was lucky that the bullet missed the vitals. 他很幸運, 子彈沒有擊中要害器官。
2.重要部分, 要害

83
Q

taboo

[təˋbu]

A

n. 名詞
1.禁忌, 忌諱; 戒律[U][C]
2.禁忌的事物(或行為); 禁忌語[C]
3.禁忌信奉, 守戒
a. 形容詞
1.禁忌的, 忌諱的; 禁止的
For most people, birth control is no longer such a taboo subject. 對大多數人來說, 節制生育已不再是那麼一個禁忌的話題。
vt. 及物動詞
1.把…列為禁忌; 禁止

84
Q

ritual

[ˋrɪtʃʊəl]

A

n. 名詞
1.儀式, 典禮[C][U]
2.(宗教等)儀式的舉行[C][U]
3.禮儀書[C]
4.例行公事; 老規矩; 習慣[C]
She went through her usual ritual of making sure all the doors were locked before she went to bed. 她上床之前按慣例檢查一下所有的門是不是都鎖上了。
a. 形容詞
1.(宗教)儀式的, 典禮的[Z][B]