2021.02.24 Flashcards
》[ U ] a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant#
暂停；暂时中止；暂时缓解#
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We worked for hours without r-e. #
我们一刻不停地工作了好几个小时#
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> [ S ] a useful delay before something unpleasant happens#
暂缓；短暂的延缓；喘息(时间)#
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Their teacher was away, so they had a day’s r-e before their essays were due.
respite#
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/ˈres.paɪt/#
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> (also the measles) an infectious disease that produces small, red spots all over the body#
麻疹; 风疹#
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The number of deaths from m-s fell by 30 per cent.#
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One of the children got the m-s
measles#
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noun [ U ]#
/ˈmiː.zəlz/
》[ T often passive ] to officially make someone a priest or other religious leader, in a religious ceremony#
授予(某人)圣职#
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He was o-ned (as) a priest in Ely cathedral in 1987.#
他于1987年在牛津大教堂被授予圣职#
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> [ [ T , formal] (of God or someone in authority) to order something to happen#
(上帝或权威人士)命令，下令#
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There is strong support here for the tough economic reforms o-ned in the federal capital, Prague.#
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[ + that , humorous] I don’t know who came up with the idea, but the city council has o-ned that all the local libraries will close on Mondays.
ordain#
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/ɔːrˈdeɪn/
> [ U ] formal the act of removing someone important from a powerful position#
罢免，使免职，使下台#
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Crowds celebrated the dictator’s d-n.
deposition#
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noun#
/ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
> [formal] [of a government or other authority] to not allow something#
[政府或其他权力机构]禁止#
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Torture and summary execution of political prisoners {are p-ed by international law}.#
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The Athletics Federation has banned the runner from future races for using {p-ed drugs}.
proscribe#
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verb [ T ]#
/proʊˈskraɪb/
> [specialized] referring to credit or loan arrangements for borrowers with a poor credit history, typically having unfavorable conditions such as high interest rates.#
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a coalition of s-e lenders#
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s-e mortgages/loans/lending
subprime#
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adjective#
/ˌsʌbˈpraɪm/
> a fixed or limited period of time spent doing a particular job or activity#
工作期限; [从事某项活动的]规定期限#
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He has just finished a s-t of compulsory military service.#
他刚刚服完义务兵役#
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Perhaps her most productive period was her five-year s-t as a foreign correspondent in New York.
stint#
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noun [ C ]#
/stɪnt/
》[formal] a loud argument or disagreement#
争辩；争吵；口角#
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According to witnesses, the a-n between the two men started inside the restaurant.
altercation#
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noun [ C ]#
/ˌɑːl.tɚˈkeɪ.ʃən/
> a person whose job is to introduce performers in a television, radio, or stage show#
[电视、广播或舞台演出的]主持人#
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He started his career as a TV c-e.#
他的职业生涯始于担任电视节目主持人
compere#
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noun [ C ]#
/ˈkɑːm.per/ UK#
(US emcee)
》a plant, animal, or person with both male and female sex organs#
雌雄同体的植物[或动物、人]#
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h-e
hermaphrodite#
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noun [ C ]#
/hɝːˈmæf.rə.daɪt/
> a serious infectious disease that causes fever and difficulty in breathing and swallowing#
白喉#
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d-a
diphtheria#
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noun [ U ]#
/dɪfˈθɪr.i.ə/#
/dɪpˈθɪr.i.ə/
> an imaginary, either very large or very small creature in traditional Scandinavian stories, that has magical powers and lives in mountains or caves #
(斯堪的纳维亚地区传说中的) 山精，巨人，侏儒#
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someone who leaves an intentionally annoying message on the internet, in order to get attention or cause trouble#
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a message that someone leaves on the internet that is intended to annoy people#
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A well-constructed t-l will provoke irate or confused responses from flamers and newbies.
troll#
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noun [ C ]#
/troʊl/
》[informal] as fast or as hard as possible#
全速; 全力以赴#
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My car only does about 60 mph, even when it’s {going f-t o-t}.#
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我的车即使全速行驶, 也只能跑到每小时60英里左右#
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We’ve been {working f-t o-t to} get this done.#
为了完成这项工作, 我们一直在全力以赴
flat out
》extremely eager or interested#
渴望的；急切的；热衷的；劲头十足的#
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an a-d football fan# 狂热的足球球迷#
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an a-d supporter of the arts#
艺术活动的热心支持者#
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He took an a-d interest in the project. #
他对这个项目产生了极大的兴趣#
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[Formal] She hadn’t seen him for six months and was a-d for news.#
她已6个月未曾见到他，正望眼欲穿地盼着他的音信
avid#
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adjective#
/ˈæv.ɪd/
》[disapproving] having or showing a wish to harm someone because you think that they harmed you; unwilling to forgive#
想复仇的；报复性的；怀恨在心的#
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In the movie “Cape Fear”, a lawyer’s family is threatened by a v-e former prisoner.#
在电影《恐怖角》里，一个律师家庭受到了一个出狱囚犯企图报复的威胁
vindictive#
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adjective#
/vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/
> If a plan or business agreement is above board, it is honest and not trying to deceive anyone. #
/[计划或交易]光明正大的/#
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The deal was completely open and a-e b-d.#
/这笔交易完全是光明正大的/
above board#
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adjective, adverb#
/əˈbʌv bɔːrd/
》music what older folks think young urban youths listen to.#
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“Hey son, what are you listen to some of that h-y h-y?” asked the father.#
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》having wealth, richy rich.#
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That’s so h-y h-y.
hippity hoppity
> someone who does not live in their own country#
[旅居国外的]侨民#
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A large community of e-es has settled there.#
已经有一大批侨民在那儿定居了
expatriate#
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noun [ C ]#
/ekˈspeɪ.tri.ət/#
informal expat
> [specialized] art, music dance, music, art, etc. that is in a style liked or performed by ordinary people#
[艺术的]民间风格#
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The second movement had extremes of refined string sound and robust wind playing, positioning high art next to the v-r.
vernacular#
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noun [ C usually singular ]#
/vɚˈnæk.jə.lɚ/
》[formal] to avoid something intentionally, or to give something up#
回避，避开；放弃#
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We won’t have discussions with this group unless they e-w violence.
eschew#
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verb [ T ]#
/ɪsˈtʃuː/
》to try to catch fish by pulling a baited line through the water behind a boat#
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Boats were t-ling for mackerel. #
船采用曳绳钓鲭#
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They were t-ling the colder waters of the Channel. #
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> [mainly US] to search among a large number or many different places in order to find people or information you want#
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They are t-ling the internet for new customers. #
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> to leave an insulting message on the internet in order to annoy someone#
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He’s already getting t-led on social media for his comments after the game.
troll#
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verb [ I or T ]#
/troʊl/
》[ C ] a long, narrow strip of cloth with folds along one side that is sewn along the edge of a piece of clothing or material for decoration#
[衣服等的]饰边，褶饰#
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You could always sew a f-l or two around the bottom of the skirt if you think it’s too plain.#
如果你认为这条裙子太过普通，可以在下摆缝上一两道饰边。
frill#
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noun#
/frɪl/
> [written] cursing word removed#
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e-e d-d
expletive deleted#
/ˈek.splə.t̬ɪv/
> A college that is a predominately residential campus, where a significant percentage of students go home for the weekend. They tend to be less selective and have a majority of students who live in a close travel radius to the school.#
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s-e school
suitcase school
> A framework on which fabric can be held taut for drying or other treatment during manufacture.#
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Le Balle was also one of the places where fullers set up t-rs used to stretch out cloth to dry.
tenter#
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noun#
/ˈten.t̬ɚ/
> A person whose occupation is fulling cloth.#
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f-r#
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Fulling, also known as tucking or walking (Scots: waukin, hence often spelled waulking in Scottish English), is a step in woollen clothmaking which involves the cleansing of cloth (particularly wool) to eliminate oils, dirt, and other impurities, and to make it thicker.
fuller#
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noun
》a small lie that does not cause any harm# 小谎#
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Don’t believe him - he’s telling f-bs again.#
别信他，他又在胡说了。
fib#
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noun [ C ]#
informal#
/fɪb/
》An extension or increase in the time in which something or someone can be useful or successful. Primarily heard in UK.#
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Our company was given {a n-w l-e of/on l-e} when we partnered with the global corporation.#
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John’s film got {a n-w l-e of/on l-e} when his wealthy grandfather agreed to fund the rest of the production.
a new lease of life
》An occasion or opportunity for a renewed enjoyment in, enthusiasm for, or appreciation of one’s life. Primarily heard in UK.#
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After finding out that the tests came back negative for cancer, I feel as though I’ve been given [a n-w l-e of/on l-e]!#
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Mary’s gotten [a n-w l-e of/on l-e] ever since her daughter was born.
a new lease of life
> Baseball: [of a pitch] within the zone that is most advantageous for a batter to hit a home run.#
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[in one’s w-e]#
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within one’s area of expertise or interest:#
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There are some subjects that are in [your w-e] and some that are not.
in one’s wheelhouse
> basic, without details or extras:#
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He [opted for] [a no=f-s flight] to [save on expenses].#
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A no=f-s person = person who want simplicity#
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[ostentatious f-s]
no-frills#
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adjective [ not gradable ]#
/ˈnoʊ ˈfrɪlz/
> can’t get rid of it.#
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I [can’t s-e it]
I can’t shake it
> extra things that are added to something to make it more pleasant or more attractive, but that are not necessary:#
不必要的装饰，虚饰#
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a cheap, no f-s airline#
价格便宜、经济实惠的航空公司#
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a basic computer with few f-s#
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A little money spent right can do more than a lot of money spent on f-s and gimmicks.
frills#
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noun [ plural ]#
/frɪlz/
> extremely beautiful#
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She’s [a k-t]#
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She’s [a t-n]
a knockout#
a ten
> haven’t talked to you for a long time.#
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It’s b-n t-o l-g
It’s been too long
> It is on the other side of the street from the store#
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It’s r-t a-s f-m the store
It’s right across from the store.
> loyalty, especially to a king or queen#
[对国王或女王]忠诚的，忠心耿耿的#
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an oath of f-y#
宣誓效忠
fealty#
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noun [ U ]#
old use#
/ˈfiːl.ti/
》Reputed or said to be. Typically used in the phase “…isn’t all it’s [c-d up to be].”#
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I’m so impressed with my new car—a luxury car really is all it’s {c-d up to be}!#
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Honestly, the movie isn’t what it’s {c-d up to be}. Maybe I’m just not {the right audience for} it.
cracked up to be
》[mainly disapproving] something that is not serious or of real value that is used to attract people’s attention or interest temporarily, especially to make them buy something#
[尤指为诱人购买而搞的]花招，把戏；[诱人购买的]华而不实的东西，金玉其外的东西#
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a publicity g-k#
广告宣传花招#
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They give away free gifts with children’s meals as a sales/marketing g-k.#
他们给儿童套餐搭配免费礼品作为促销／营销伎俩。
gimmick#
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noun [ C ]#
/ˈɡɪm.ɪk/
> tight or completely stretched#
拉紧的，绷紧的#
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a t-t rope#
拉紧的绳子#
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He kept his eyes on the road ahead, his {face t-t with concentration}.#
他眼睛盯着前方的道路，神情专注，脸紧绷着#
比較#
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slack adjective (NOT TIGHT)
taut#
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adjective#
/tɑːt/
