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vocabulary encountered in AoPS 5th

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analogy

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比喻, 类比, metaphor
» a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
» a correspondence or partial similarity.
» a thing which is comparable to something else in significant respects

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prelude

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序幕, 前奏曲
an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important.
“education cannot simply be a prelude to a career”
synonyms: preliminary, overture, opening, preparation, introduction, start, beginning, curtain-raiser, lead-in, precursor, forerunner, harbinger, herald; More
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an introductory piece of music, most commonly an orchestral opening to an act of an opera, the first movement of a suite, or a piece preceding a fugue.
synonyms: overture, introductory movement, introduction, opening, voluntary; rare verset
“the piece begins with an orchestral prelude”

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postlude

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片尾曲

a concluding piece of music, especially an organ piece played at the end of a religious service.

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prologue

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序幕, 开场白
a separate introductory section of a literary or musical work. “this idea is outlined in the prologue”
synonyms: introduction, foreword, preface, preamble, prelude, preliminary; More antonyms: epilogue

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epilogue

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结语, 尾声
» a section or speech at the end of a book or play that serves as a comment on or a conclusion to what has happened.
synonyms: afterword, postscript, PS, coda, codicil, appendix, tailpiece, supplement, addendum, postlude, rider, back matter; More antonyms: prologue
» a final or concluding act or event.
“a disastrous epilogue to the rest of his career”

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synonyms

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同义词，近义词
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language, for example shut is a synonym of close.

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obscure

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not known to many people

无名的；鲜为人知的；默默无闻的

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luminous

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producing or reflecting bright light (especially in the dark)
（尤指在黑暗中）发亮的，放光的；夜光的

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fender

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a low metal frame around an open fireplace that stops the coal or wood from falling out
壁炉围栏

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ornate

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having a lot of complicated decoration

装饰华丽的，装饰繁复的

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intracellular

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happening inside a cell or cells

细胞内的

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intricate

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having a lot of small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way and are therefore sometimes difficult to understand, solve, or produce
错综复杂的；复杂精细的；难理解的；难解决的

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aquifer

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a layer of rock, sand, or earth that contains water or allows water to pass through it
含水土层，地下蓄水层，砂石含水层

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conifer

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one of various types of evergreen tree (= one that never loses its leaves) that produce fruit in the form of cones
针叶树

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aqueduct

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a structure for carrying water across land, especially one like a high bridge with many arches that carries pipes or a canal across a valley
（尤指跨越山谷的多拱的）高架渠，渡槽

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epic

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a film, poem, or book that is long and contains a lot of action, usually dealing with a historical subject
（通常指描写历史题材的）长篇叙事性电影（或书籍）；史诗

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intramural

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happening within or involving the members of one school, college, or university
学校内的

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brittle

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delicate and easily broken

易碎的，脆的

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pronoun

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a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase

代词

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preposition

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in grammar, a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word
介词，前置词

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Mediterranean

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the sea surrounded by southern Europe, North Africa, and Western Asia
地中海

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peninsula

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a long piece of land that sticks out from a larger area of land into the sea or into a lake
半岛

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subterranean

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under the ground

地下的

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supercilious

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behaving as if you are better than other people, and that their opinions, beliefs, or ideas are not important
傲慢自大的，目中无人的，目空一切的

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haughty
unfriendly and seeming to consider yourself better than other people 不友好的，傲慢的
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superfluous
more than is needed or wanted | 过多的，多余的，过剩的
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antiquity
the distant past (= a long time ago), especially before the sixth century （尤指六世纪以前的）古代
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cannabis
a drug, illegal in many countries, that is made from the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant. Cannabis produces a pleasant feeling of being relaxed if smoked or eaten. 大麻，大麻制品
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fraternity
a group of people who have the same job or interest | （有相同职业或兴趣爱好的）群体，集团
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deduce
to reach an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts 推断，推论
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centurion
an officer in the army of ancient Rome who was responsible for 100 soldiers （古罗马军队中的）百夫长，百人队队长
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binary
consisting of two parts | 双的；由两部分组成的
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melancholy
sad | 忧郁的，忧伤的
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freighter
a large ship for carrying goods | （大型）货船，货轮；运输机
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speck
a very small mark, piece, or amount | 小点，斑点；小片；一点点
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chug
to make the sound of an engine or motor, or to move making this sound （发动机或电机转动）发出嘎嚓声；嘎嚓嘎嚓地行驶
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lorry
a truck noun(VEHICLE) 卡车，货车 | an articulated lorry 铰链式卡车
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torpid
not active; moving or thinking slowly, especially as a result of being lazy or feeling that you want to sleep 不活泼的；（尤指因懒惰或困倦）迟钝的，呆滞的
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Congo
a country in Central Africa | 刚果（共和国）
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stern
severe, or showing disapproval | 严厉的，苛刻的
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Indolent
showing no real interest or effort | 懒散的；懒惰的
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lurid
(especially of a description) shocking because involving violence, sex, or immoral activity （尤指描述）骇人的，令人毛骨悚然的
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Madagascar
an island country in the Indian Ocean | 马达加斯加（印度洋岛国）
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Buoy
a floating object on the top of the sea, used for directing ships and warning them of possible danger 浮标；航标
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quay
a long structure, usually built of stone, where boats can be tied up to take on and off their goods 驳岸，码头
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bioluminesence
light created by the body of a living creature, for example by some sea creatures and insects such as fireflies:
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halt
to (cause to) stop moving or doing something or happening | （使）停止，停下
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Polynesia
a region of the central Pacific that includes many islands and countries such as Hawaii, Samoa, the Cook Islands, Tonga, and Tuvalu 波利尼西亚（中太平洋地区，包括多个岛屿和国家）
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stow
to store something | 储存，储藏
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grub
an insect in the stage when it has just come out of its egg | （昆虫的）幼虫；蛆；蛴螬
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tetrahedron
a solid shape whose four surfaces are triangles | 四面体，四面形（一种立体图形，有四个三角形平面）
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octahedron
a solid shape whose eight sides are triangles of equal size | 八面体（八个面均为等同的正三角形的棱锥体）
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dodecahedron
a solid shape that has twelve flat surfaces of equal size with five sides 十二面体（由十二个等面积的五边形组成的多面体）
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hypotenuse
the longest side of any triangle that has one angle of 90° | 直角三角形的斜边
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solitude
the situation of being alone without other people | 独处，独居
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prudence
the state of being careful in the way you make decisions or spend money so that you avoid unnecessary risks:
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fortitude
courage over a long period | 勇气，坚韧，刚毅
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temperance
control of your own behaviour, such as not drinking or eating too much 自我克制，节制（如戒酒、节食等）
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discourse
communication in speech or writing | 对话；交流
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injunction
an official order given by a law court, usually to stop someone from doing something 禁令
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prowess
great ability or skill | 杰出的才能；高超的技能
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procure
to get something, especially after an effort | （努力）取得，获得
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derision
the situation in which someone or something is laughed at and considered stupid or of no value 嘲笑，嘲讽，嘲弄
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forsake
to leave someone for ever, especially when they need you | （尤指在他人需要时）离开，抛弃，遗弃
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scum
a layer of unpleasant or unwanted material that has formed on the top of a liquid （液体上的）浮沫，浮渣，浮垢
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sluggish
moving or operating more slowly than usual and with less energy or power 行动缓慢的；迟缓的
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retort
to answer someone quickly in an angry or funny way | （愤怒或风趣地）反驳，回嘴

YZ English Vocabulary 01 (3 decks)

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