2023.10.30 Flashcards
> [ C ] the very top edge of a container
[容器的]边
She poured the cream until it reached the b-m. 她将奶油倒满
He filled the glass to the b-m.
她把壶灌满
She passed him the mug, filled/full to the b-m with hot black coffee.
她递给他杯子，里面装满热腾腾的黑咖啡
brim
noun
/brɪm/
》[ I or T ] If you u-l a mysterious, unknown, or complicated subject, you make it known or understood, and if it unravels, it becomes known or understood.
揭开，弄清，阐明[谜团或复杂问题]；被澄清；被解决
We have a long way to go before we {u-l the secrets of} genetics.
在揭开遗传学之谜前，我们还有很长的路要走
unravel
verb
/ʌnˈræv.əl/
》[informal] to catch a very bad cold because you are not wearing warm or dry clothes, etc.
[因穿着单薄等原因]染上重感冒
c-h your d-h of c-d
catch your death of cold
> feeling happier and more positive about something
使人振奋的
I was h-d to hear reports that the tickets for the show were selling well.
我听到演出门票热销的报道后感到很振奋
We all felt h-d by the news.
这条消息使我们大家都很振奋
heartened
adjective [ after verb ]
/ˈhɑːr.t̬ənd/
> to force someone or something to change direction
迫使…改变方向
I tried to {h-d the dog o-f} by running towards it.
我朝狗跑去，试图把它撵走
head sb/sth off
> developing quickly
迅速发展
The company hoped to profit from the b-g communications industry.
公司希望能从飞速发展的通讯业中获利
burgeoning
adjective
/ˈbɝː.dʒən.ɪŋ/
》[ I, T usually passive ] If a process or achievement that was slow and complicated u-ls or is u-lled, it is destroyed.
破坏(成就等)
As talks between the leaders broke down, several months of careful diplomacy were u-lled.
由于领导人之间的会谈破裂，几个月精心策划的外交努力付诸东流
unravel
verb
/ʌnˈræv.əl/
》[mainly US specialized] to say that a judge or a member of a jury should not be involved in a trial because they have a special interest in its final result:
He will have to {r-e himself from that hearing}.
recuse
verb [ T ]
/rɪˈkjuːz/
> [ I or T ] to break, or cause something to break, into small pieces
(使)粉碎；(使)成碎屑
She nervously {c-ed the bread} between her fingers.
她紧张地在指间捻着面包。
The cliffs on which the houses are built are starting to c-e.
上面建有房屋的悬崖开始倾颓瓦解。
> [ I ] to become weaker in strength or influence
(力量和影响力)减弱，崩溃，瓦解，败落
Support for the government is c-ling.
对政府的支持日渐减少
crumble
verb
/ˈkrʌm.bəl/
》[formal] to allow someone else to have or own something, especially unwillingly or because you are forced to do so
[尤指不情愿地或被迫] 割让，让予，放弃
Hong Kong {was c-ed to} Britain after the Opium War.
鸦片战争后香港被割让给了英国
cede
verb [ T ]
/siːd/
> lower or closer to the ground than usual:
The modern type of camper is very l-w s-g and close to the road.
I’ve always been intrigued by Jimmy Page’s {l-w=s-g guitar position}.
> worn lower on the body than is usual:
A beach town in the US state of New Jersey is passing a ban on the wearing of {l-w=s-g pants or jeans} on its boardwalk.
low slung
adjective
/ˈloʊ ˌslʌŋ/
》 [of people] showing too much confidence and too little respect
[人] 傲慢的，粗鲁的，自以为是的
a b-h young banker
自以为是的青年银行家
》 [of clothes] too bright and colorfulDon’t you think that suit’s a bit b-h for a funeral?
你不觉得那套衣服在葬礼上穿有点太艳了吗？
brash
adjective
/bræʃ/
disapproving
> to climb to or over the top of a high steep object such as a mountain or a wall.
Student protesters [s-ed an 8-foot fence] to enter the Embassy grounds.
scale the fence
> to print or decorate something in a very noticeable way
(醒目地)印制，装饰；炫示
Her name was e-ned across the front of the theatre.
她的名字赫然印在剧院正面的墙上。
cars e-ned with the company logo
醒目地印有公司标志的汽车
emblazon
verb [ T usually passive ]
/ɪmˈbleɪ.zən/
(also blazon)
> [especially of hair, clothes, or shapes] smooth, shiny, and lying close to the body, and therefore looking well cared for; not untidy and with no parts sticking out
[尤指头发、衣服]平滑发亮的，整洁的；[外形]线条流畅的
The cat had {s-k fur}.
那只猫的皮毛油光发亮。
Who owns that {s-k black car} parked outside your house?
停在你房子外面的那辆造型优雅的黑色汽车是谁的?
[Disapproving] He’s one of those {s-k (= seeming rich and dishonest) businessman} types.
他是那种很滑头的生意人
sleek
adjective
/sliːk/
》a sweet dish made from fruit covered in a mixture of flour, butter, and sugar rubbed together into small pieces, baked, and eaten hot
酥皮水果甜点心
apple c-e
酥皮苹果甜点
crumble
noun [ C or U ]
/ˈkrʌm.bəl/
UK (US crisp)
》[LAW mainly US specialized] the fact of a judge or a member of a jury not being involved in a trial because they have a special interest in its final result:#
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The defense lawyers will have to decide whether to {file a motion for r-l}.#
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The reasons for r-ls are never publicly disclosed.
recusal#
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noun [ C or U ]
/rɪˈkjuː.zəl/
> [ T ] to try to deal with something or someone#
对付，处理；与…交涉#
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There are many ways of t-ling this problem.#
处理这个问题有许多办法#
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I t-ed him about his careless work.#
就他工作马虎一事我与他进行了交涉#
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[ U ] all the objects needed for a particular activity#
用具，装备#
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fishing t-e#
钓具
tackle#
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verb#
noun#
/ˈtæk.əl/
> [ I or T ] If a piece of knitted or woven cloth, a knot, or a mass of thread unravels, it separates into a single thread, and if you unravel it, you separate it into a single thread.
(把布、结或线团)解开；拆散
You’d better mend that hole before the whole sweater starts to u-l.
你最好把那个洞补上，免得整件毛衣脱线。
I had to u-l one of the sleeves because I realized I’d knitted it too small.
我不得不拆掉一只袖子，因为我发现它织得太小了。
unravel
verb
/ʌnˈræv.əl/
-ll- or US usually -l-
crumble vs crumple
crumble#
> to break into small pieces:#
That old wall is starting to crumble#
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crumple#
> to become full of irregular folds:#
[remember p for crumpled paper]#
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[ M ] Stephanie {crumpled up the letter} and threw it away.#
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> fall suddenly:#
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[ I ] The top of the mast was starting to crumple.
》[ C ] a decorated rod that is carried by or put in front of particular public officials as a symbol of their authority
[作为权威标志的]权杖
M-e [trademark] a brand name for a type of chemical in a container that, when sprayed (= forced out in small drops) into a person’s face, causes pain in the eyes and tears to be produced
梅斯催泪毒剂
mace#
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noun#
/meɪs/
》[humorous] If you say you know someone but not in the biblical sense, what do you mean?
“Did you know her?”
“Yes - not in the biblical sense, of course.”
You mean you have not had sex with them.
To know someone not in the biblical sense
》[formal] behaviour that is controlled, calm, and polite
稳重，端庄
As young ladies we were expected to {act/behave with proper d-m}.
人们认为我们年轻女子的行为举止应该沉稳端庄
decorum
noun [ U ]
/dɪˈkɔːr.əm/
> [specialized physics] to fall towards the inside with force
向心压挤；内爆
Compare : explodeThe vacuum inside the tube caused it to i-e when the external air pressure was increased.
随着外部气压的增强，管内真空使管内爆。
> to fail suddenly and completely and be unable to operate
崩溃；垮塌
Their economy is in danger of i-ding.
他们的经济有崩溃的危险
implode
verb [ I ]
/ɪmˈploʊd/
》[formal] only recently formed or started, but likely to grow larger quickly
新生的，萌芽的；开始发展的
a n-t political party
新成立的政党
a n-t problem
新出现的问题
nascent
adjective
/ˈnæ.sənt/
> [ C usually singular ] the bottom part of a hat that sticks out all around the head
b-m
帽檐
brim
noun
/brɪm/
》[formal] showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled
(人或其言行)无节制的，过激的，放纵的
an i-e outburst
毫无节制的情感爆发
i-e language
过激的语言
The governor said he would not be provoked into i-e action.
州长说他不会因被激怒而采取过激行动
intemperate
adjective
/ɪnˈtem.pɚ.ət/
》a covered entrance to a building, usually a large and impressive building, that is supported by columns
柱厅，柱廊
p-o
portico
noun [ C ]
/ˈpɔːr.t̬ɪ.koʊ/
plural porticoes or porticos
> to become full of something, especially a liquid
注满，装满(尤指液体)
Her eyes b-mmed with tears when she heard that he was alive.
当她听说他活着时，眼里噙满了泪水。
[figurative] His recent triumphs have left the tennis ace b-mming (over) with (= full of) confidence and energy.
最近的几次胜利使这位网球高手充满信心和活力
brim
verb [ I ]
/brɪm/
-mm-
> [formal] a strong difference of opinion on a particular subject, especially about an official suggestion or plan or a popular belief
[尤指对正式建议、计划或普遍看法的]不同意，异议
Compare: assent
When the time came to approve the proposal, there were {one or two voices of d-t}.
在通过该项提案的时候，有一两个人表示不同意。
> to disagree with other people about something
不同意，持有异议
Anyone {wishing to d-t from the motion} should now raise their hand.
不同意此项动议的人请举手
dissent
noun [ U ]
verb [ I ]
/dɪˈsent/
》to put a liquid, usually water, into the vagina in order to wash it or treat it medically
冲洗，灌洗[阴道]
d-e
〉spray or shower with water.use a d-e as a method of contraception
》a shower of water.a daily d-e
〉a jet of liquid applied to part of the body for cleansing or medicinal purposes.
》a device for washing out the vagina.
〉[North American informal] an obnoxious or contemptible person (typically used of a man).
That guy is such a d-e.
douche
verb [ I or T ]
noun
/duːʃ/
> belonging or relating to an aphrodisiac
引起性欲的
the a-c properties of champagne
香槟酒的催欲功效
aphrodisiac
adjective
/ˌæf.rəˈdɪziː.æk/
> [ S ] [UK informal] the act of looking around a place secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about someone or something
窥探，打探
I think someone’s been having a s-p around my office - I didn’t leave that drawer open.
> [ C ] [informal disapproving] someone who looks around a place secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about someone or something
窥探者，打探者
He’s such a s-p - he’s always going through my mail.
Most journalists are s-rs by nature.
snoop
also snooper
noun
/snuːp/
》something, usually a drug or food, that is believed to cause sexual desire in people
催情剂，春药；激发性欲的药品[或食物]
Are oysters really an a-c? They say that power is an a-c.
有人说权力是一味春药
aphrodisiac
noun [ C ]
/ˌæf.rəˈdɪziː.æk/
> [ C ] informal the mood or character of a place, situation, or piece of music
[某地、某种局面或某支曲子的]气氛，氛围
The music has a soothing v-e.
这种音乐能让人放松。
I didn’t like the place - it had bad v-es.
我不喜欢那个地方——那里给人的感觉不好。
> [informal for] vibraphone
电颤琴，颤音琴
v-b
vibe
noun
/vaɪb/
> a small, yellow bird that is well known for its singing, sometimes kept as a pet
金丝雀
c-y
canary
noun [ C ]
/kəˈner.i/
> a person whose job is to make certain that members of the public obey particular rules
管理员；监督人
a park w-n
公园管理员
a traffic w-n
交管员
a game w-n (= who makes sure hunting laws are obeyed and animals are protected)
看狗人
warden
noun [ C ]
/ˈwɔːr.dən/
> a deep, rough sound, usually made in anger
嗥叫；咆哮
The dog gave a low s-l so I quickly drew my hand back.
“Take your hands off me!” she said with a s-l.
“把你的手拿开！”她吼道
snarl
noun [ C ]
/snɑːrl/
》[informal disapproving] to look around a place secretly, in order to discover things or find out information about someone or something#
窥探，打探#
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People were sent out to s-p on rival businesses. She’s the sort of person you can imagine s-ping about your room when you’re not there.#
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> to try to find out about other people’s private lives#
[对别人的私生活]窥探#
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I don’t mean to s-p, but is there something wrong?#
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Clara’s husband is s-ping on her because he thinks she is seeing another man.
snoop#
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verb [ I usually + adv/prep ]#
/snuːp/
》[informal] to be unable to answer a question or solve a problem because it is too difficult
语塞；被难住，被难倒
I’m completely s-ped - how did she manage to escape?
我百思不得其解——她是如何逃脱的？
Scientists are s-ped by this mystery virus.
这种神秘的病毒把科学家们难倒了。
> [US] to travel around an area giving speeches and trying to get political support
在…进行游说
Hollywood stars s-ped for the Democratic candidate.
stump
verb
/stʌmp/
be stumped
》the medical operation of cutting the tubes through which a man’s sperm move, in order to stop his partner getting pregnant
输精管切除术
v-y
vasectomy#
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noun [ C or U ]#
/vəˈsek.tə.mi/#
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vas = a tube, duct, or conduit for conveying blood, lymph, semen, etc.#
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-ectomy = surgical removal
》fear of germs (= very small organisms that cause disease):#
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He lived his final years immobilized by m-a.#
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Germophobia is known in medical circles as m-a.
misophobia#
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also#
mysophobia#
/ˌmaɪ.sə(ʊ)ˈfəʊbɪə/#
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