2023.11.02 Flashcards
》[old-fashioned] strange, unusual, or not expected#
怪异的，古怪的，异常的#
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What {a q-r thing} to say! #
多么奇怪的事啊！#
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I’m {feeling rather q-r} (= ill), may I sit down? #
我感觉很不舒服，可以坐下吗？
queer#
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adjective#
/kwɪr/
》waterproof shoes, usually made of rubber, for wearing over ordinary shoes in the rain or snow
[雨雪天套在鞋上防水的橡膠]套鞋
g-s
galoshes
noun [ plural ]
/ɡəˈlɑː.ʃɪz/
(also overshoes)
》sad
忧郁的，忧伤的
m-y autumn days
伤感的秋日
a m-y piece of music
一段忧伤的乐曲
》sadness that lasts for a long period of time, often without any obvious reason
忧郁，忧伤
melancholy
adjective
noun [ U ]
/ˈmel.əŋ.kɑː.li/
》clearly separate or different in shape or form
独立的，各自的，单独的
These small companies now have their own d-e identity.
这些小公司现在都各有各的特点。
discrete
adjective
/dɪˈskriːt/
》very generous with money
慷慨的，大方的
A former student has donated {a m-t sum of money} to the college.
一位从前的学生为这所大学捐赠了一大笔钱。
munificent
adjective
/mjuːˈnɪf.ə.sənt/
formal
> [usually disapproving] not having a strong taste or character or not showing any interest or energy
无滋味的；枯燥乏味的；没精打采的，无生气的
I find chicken a little b-d.
我觉得鸡肉有点淡
Pop music these days is so b-d.
现今的流行音乐十分乏味
bland
adjective
/blænd/
> careful not to cause embarrassment or attract a lot of attention:
She hung the laundry on a line {in a d-t corner of the yard}.
There was {a d-t knock on the door}.
Some of Nelle’s acquaintances {d-y suggested} she get a divorce.
discreet
adjective
/dɪˈskrit/
discreetly
adverb
/dɪˈskrit·li/
> causing or wanting to cause harm or evil:
a m-t juvenile delinquent
malevolent
adjective
/məˈlev·ə·lənt/
> in a way that is careful or cautious
谨慎地；小心翼翼地；轻手轻脚地
Holding her painful back, she sat down g-y} on the bench.
她用手按着疼痛的背部，小心翼翼地坐在长椅上
gingerly
adverb
/ˈdʒɪn.dʒɚ.li/
> [UK informal] to spoil a chance or an opportunity for someone, often on purpose#
[故意]破坏[某人的]机会#
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If she asks Dan for a pay rise before I do, it will probably {q-r my p-h}.#
要是她先于我向伊恩提出加薪，那可能会毁了我加薪的机会
queer sb’s pitch#
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/kwɪr/
》[mainly US formal] now; at the present time
Of 200 boats, only 20 are p-y operational.
200条船中，目前只有20条可用。
Three sites are p-y under consideration for the new hotel.
> [old-fashioned] soon; not at the present time but in the future, after a short time
不久；一会儿
The room was hot and p-y her eyes grew heavy and she began to feel sleepy.
presently
adverb
/ˈprez.ənt.li/
> [of a person or their skin)]dark
[人]肤色黝黑的；[肤色]黝黑的
a s-y face/complexion
黝黑的面庞/肤色
a s-y fisherman
黝黑的渔民
swarthy
adjective
/ˈswɔːr.ði/
> A voice that is h-y is low and rough, often in an attractive way, or because of illness.
[人的嗓音]粗哑低沉的，[因病声音]嘶哑的
She’s got a nice h-y voice - very sexy.
她的声音有些沙哑——非常性感。
You sound h-y - do you have a cold?
你的嗓音有些嘶哑——感冒了吗？
> strong[US] A h-y man or boy is big and strong.
[男性]高大健壮的
> a large dog with long thick fur, used for pulling sledges over the snow
爱斯基摩犬，北极犬
husky
adjective
/ˈhʌs.ki/
1) discrete
2) discreet
1) These small companies now have their own d-e identity.
这些小公司现在都各有各的特点
2) She hung the laundry on a line in a d-t corner of the yard.
> animated eagerness or friendliness; effusion; display of cordiality.
We are not overawed by the e-t with which they are presented.
empressement
/ˌɒn.presˈmɒn/
》giving away of money, esp. in large amounts, to organizations that help people:#
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a p-c organization
philanthropic
adjective#
/ˌfɪl·ənˈθrɑp·ɪk/#
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philanthropy#
noun [ U ]#
/fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/
> [old-fashioned saying] said to mean that if you do not punish a child when they do something wrong, they will not learn what is right
孩子不打不成器
s-e the r-d and s-l the c-d
spare the rod and spoil the child
> one who gives away of money, esp. in large amounts, to organizations that help people:
As a p-t he donated substantial sums to many educational and charitable institutions.
philanthropist
noun [ C ]
/fɪˈlæn·θrə·pɪst/
> kind and helpful
仁慈的，慈善的
He was a b-t old man and wouldn’t hurt a fly.
他是个仁慈的老人，连一只苍蝇都不愿伤害
benevolent
adjective
/bəˈnev.əl.ənt/
> the giving away of money, esp. in large amounts, to organizations that help people:
Minnesota has long been considered a beacon of p-y.
philanthropy
noun [ U ]
/fɪˈlæn·θrə·pi/
》too interested in unpleasant subjects, especially death#
[尤指对死亡等]病态的，着迷的#
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a m-d fascination with death#
对死亡的病态迷恋
morbid#
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adjective#
/ˈmɔːr.bɪd/
> [disapproving] great energy, enthusiasm, and enjoyment that is experienced by someone taking part in an activity, especially a performance
[尤指对参加表演的]兴致勃勃，热情
Everyone joined in the singing with great g-o.
每个人都兴致勃勃地加入到合唱中
gusto
noun [ U ]
/ˈɡʌs.toʊ/
> food that you need to grow and stay healthy
营养；养分
Young babies obtain all the n-t they need from their mother’s milk.
幼儿从母乳中汲取所需的营养
nourishment
noun [ U ]
/ˈnɝː.ɪʃ.mənt/
> [often offensive] (especially of a man) gay; a gay person, especially a man
[尤指男子] 同性恋的同性恋；[尤指]男同性恋
–Note: Gay people sometimes use this word in a way that is not offensive.
q-r
queer
adjective
noun
/kwɪr/
> (of white-skinned people) yellowish and looking unhealthy
[白种人的肤色]灰黄色的，土黄色的，蜡黄色的
a s-w complexion/face
蜡黄的肤色／脸色
sallow
adjective
/ˈsæl.oʊ/
》to cause someone to feel a mixture of respect and fear
使胆怯；使畏惧；吓住
Some of the players were totally o-ed by playing their first game at the national stadium.
有些选手第一次在国家体育场比赛特别怯场。
overawe
verb [ T usually passive ]
/ˌoʊ.vɚˈɑː/
> never failing to hit a target
万无一失的，百发百中的
> always accurate in your judgment or ability
永不犯错的；一贯正确的
He has {an u-g talent for} writing catchy melodies.
他总是可以写出旋律动人的美妙乐曲
unerring
adjective
/ʌnˈer.ɪŋ/
> a very small piece of food
[食物的]一口，一小份
a m-l of cheese
一小块奶酪
The prisoners ate every last m-l.
囚犯们把最后每一丁点儿食物都吃了个干净。
> a very small piece or amount
一点点，点滴
a m-l of good news
一点点好消息
morsel
noun [ C ]
/ˈmɔːr.səl/
》[formal] to make movements with your hands or arms, to express something or to emphasize what you are saying
[说话时]做手势，用手势表达，用动作[或姿态]示意
There was a man outside the window g-ting wildly.
有个人在窗外拼命地做手势。
gesticulate
verb [ I ]
/dʒesˈtɪk.jə.leɪt/
》[ T formal] to guess something
猜，猜测；估计#
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[ + that ] I d-ed from his grim expression that the news was not good.#
他的表情很严肃，我猜不是什么好消息
divine#
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verb#
/dɪˈvaɪn/
> worrying, without hope
忧愁的；令人担忧的；令人沮丧的
The future looks g-m.
未来一片渺茫
The doctor’s diagnosis was g-m.
The situation in the drought-stricken region is g-m.
I divined from his g-m expression that the news was not good.
Experts have been giving g-m predictions for the future of the company.
grim
adjective
/ɡrɪm/
grimmer,
grimmest
> [ C or U ] the state of being worried about or thinking about something most of the time
入神
Lately, his p-n with football had caused his marks at school to slip.
最近他一心想着足球，学习成绩都下降了
preoccupation
noun
/priːˌɑː.kjəˈpeɪ.ʃən/
> a small suitcase (= bag for carrying clothes, etc. while travelling)
v-e
valise
noun [ C ]
/vəˈliːz/
> the state of being very pale
苍白，灰白
The deathly p-r of her skin was frightening.
她的皮肤惨白得吓人
pallor
noun [ U ]
/ˈpæl.ɚ/
> worried and serious or sad
忧愁的；严肃的
Her face was g-m as she told them the bad news.
她满脸愁容地把这个坏消息告诉了他们。
The expression on his face was one of g-m determination.
他脸上一副破釜沉舟的神情
Later Mr. Ashby left the court, g-m=faced and silent.
grim
adjective
/ɡrɪm/
grimmer,
grimmest
> [Northern English] a small river#
小溪，小河#
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b-k
beck#
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noun [ C ]#
/bek/ UK
> [formal] If something is s-e of something else, it makes you think about it.
暗示的；引起联想的；启发的
The amplified sounds {are s-e of} dolphins chatting to each other under the sea.
那些放大的声音使人联想到海豚在海底的窃窃私语
suggestive
adjective
/səˈdʒes.tɪv/
> [UK disapproving] (especially of a young child) to cry continuously but not very loudly, or to complain all the time
[尤指小孩]不住地呜呜哭；不住地发牢骚
The baby {was cutting a tooth} and g-ed all day long.
这个婴儿正在出牙，所以一天到晚呜呜哭
They’re always g-ling (= complaining) about how nobody invites them anywhere.
他们老是抱怨从来没人邀请他们去作客
grizzle
verb [ I ]
/ˈɡrɪz.əl/
> to hold on very tightly to something, despite great difficulty
死死地抓住不放，紧紧抓住不松手；咬牙坚持
Darren always drives and I sit behind him, h-ging on like g-m d-h.
总是达伦来开车，我则坐在他后面，一路壮着胆子硬撑
hang/hold on like grim death
UK
》a sudden attack on an enemy, especially when they are surrounding you#
[尤指被包围时的]突击，出击，突围#
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At length, just as they were about to s-y forth, he hurried forward and flung open their door
sally#
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noun [ C ]#
verb#
/ˈsæl.i/
> to rain heavily
[雨]倾泻
It’s been t-ming down all day.
倾盆大雨下了一整天
It’s t-ming with rain.
外面正在下瓢泼大雨
teem
verb [ I ]
/tiːm/
(also teem down) UK
> [especially in the past] a woman who lives with a family and teaches their children at home
[尤指旧时的]家庭女教师
g-s
governess
noun [ C ]
/ˈɡʌv.ɚ.nəs/
》a herb used in cooking#
百里香[用作烹饪调味品]#
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t-e
thyme#
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noun [ U ]#
/taɪm/
> [ C ] the top of the central female part of a flower, where pollen is received
s-a
stigma
noun
/ˈstɪɡ.mə/
