Chapter 5 Flashcards
Turbulence
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. A state of disturbance, instability, or agitation, often characterized by irregular or chaotic motion or behavior.
2. In meteorology, irregular atmospheric motion, especially as manifested in gusts and eddies.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 动荡,不稳定,激动,通常表现为不规则或混乱的运动或行为
2. 在气象学中,不规则的大气运动,特别是在阵风和涡旋中表现出来
Antonyms:
1. Calm, stability
2. Stillness
Synonyms:
1. Turbulence, upheaval, chaos
2. Atmospheric disturbance, commotion
Sample sentence(s):
1. The political turbulence in the country led to widespread protests.
2. The flight encountered turbulence, causing some passengers to feel uneasy.
Arch-enemy
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. A person’s chief and most bitter enemy; someone who is extremely hostile or opposed to another person.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 仇敌,死敌,宿敌;最主要的敌人
Antonyms:
1. Ally, friend, supporter
Synonyms:
1. Nemesis, rival, adversary
Sample sentence(s):
1. In the world of superheroes, the arch-enemy of Batman is the Joker.
2. Throughout history, there have been many famous arch-enemies, such as Sherlock Holmes and Professor Moriarty.
Foe
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. An enemy or opponent in a conflict, battle, or competition.
2. A person or thing that is opposed to or has a hostile attitude toward another.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 敌人,对手
2. 反对或对另一方持有敌对态度的人或事物
Antonyms:
1. Friend, ally
2. Supporter, advocate
Synonyms:
1. Enemy, adversary, opponent
2. Rival, antagonist, antagonist
Sample sentence(s):
1. The two knights faced each other as fierce foes on the battlefield.
2. In the political arena, they were often seen as bitter foes with opposing views.
Film-flam
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. Deceptive or nonsensical language or behavior intended to deceive or trick someone; often used to describe a scam or fraud.
2. Nonsense or empty talk, especially with the intent to distract or mislead.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 欺骗性的或毫无意义的语言或行为,旨在欺骗或愚弄某人;通常用来描述骗局或欺诈。
2. 胡言乱语或空谈,尤指意图分散或误导注意力的目的
Antonyms:
1. Honesty, truthfulness
2. Sensible talk, meaningful communication
Synonyms:
1. Deception, fraud, swindle
2. Gibberish, babble, blather
Sample sentence(s):
1. The salesman’s promises turned out to be nothing but film-flam to sell his product.
2. Don’t listen to his film-flam; he’s just trying to divert attention from the real issue.
Topographical
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Relating to the detailed physical features and layout of a place, especially as depicted on a map, chart, or survey.
2. Pertaining to the science or study of the surface features of a region or area, including its elevation, terrain, and natural and human-made features.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 与地方的详细物理特征和布局有关,特别是在地图、图表或调查中描述的。
2. 与地区或区域的表面特征有关或研究的科学,包括其海拔、地形和自然及人造特征。
Antonyms:
1. -
Synonyms:
1. Geographical, terrain-related, map-based
Sample sentence(s):
1. The topographical map displayed the elevation changes and landmarks of the area.
2. The topographical survey revealed the suitability of the land for construction.
deadpan
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Showing no emotion or expression, especially when delivering a joke, statement, or response; characterized by a flat, serious, and unemotional manner.
2. A style of humor or delivery characterized by a deliberate lack of emotion or enthusiasm.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 不露感情或表情,尤其是在讲笑话、陈述或回应时;以平淡、严肃和不带情感的方式为特征。
2. 以故意缺乏情感或热情为特征的幽默或表达方式。
Antonyms:
1. Expressive, emotional
2. Animated, enthusiastic
Synonyms:
1. Poker-faced, impassive, stoic
2. Dry, deadpan humor
Sample sentence(s):
1. He delivered the punchline of the joke in a deadpan tone, leaving everyone wondering if he was serious.
2. Her deadpan delivery of the news made it even more shocking.
Goodname
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. A person’s or entity’s reputation or the positive regard in which they are held, especially in terms of their character, actions, or business practices.
2. A name that is well-regarded or associated with positive qualities, often used in the context of naming a business or brand.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 一个人或实体的声誉或他们在品格、行为或商业实践方面受到的积极评价。
2. 一个受好评或与积极品质相关联的名称,通常用于命名企业或品牌的背景。
Antonyms:
1. Bad reputation, disrepute
2. Poor name, negative association
Synonyms:
1. Reputation, standing, character
2. Positive name, reputable name
Sample sentence(s):
1. His good name in the community was well-deserved due to his charitable work.
2. Choosing a good name for your business can make a significant impact on its success.
Evidently
Type of word: Adverb
Meaning(s):
1. In a way that is clearly seen, understood, or obvious; with evidence or proof.
2. It appears to be the case; seemingly or apparently.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 显然,明显地,明显可见地;带有证据或证明。
2. 看来是这样;似乎或显然。
Antonyms:
1. Obscurely, unclearly
2. Inconspicuously, doubtfully
Synonyms:
1. Clearly, evidently, obviously
2. Apparently, seemingly, ostensively
Sample sentence(s):
1. The damage to the car was evidently caused by a collision.
2. Evidently, the new regulations have had a positive impact on the environment.
Lilac
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. A deciduous shrub or small tree that produces fragrant clusters of small, tubular, usually pale purple or violet flowers in the spring.
2. The pale purple or violet color associated with the flowers of the lilac plant.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 丁香属的落叶灌木或小树,春季开放出芳香的小花,通常呈紫色或淡紫色。
2. 与丁香植物的花朵相关的淡紫色或紫色。
Antonyms:
1. -
Synonyms:
1. Syringa (scientific name for lilac), flowering lilac
2. Purple, violet, lavender
Sample sentence(s):
1. The lilac bush in their garden bloomed with beautiful purple flowers each spring.
2. She wore a lovely lilac dress to the wedding.
Harrumphed
Type of word: Verb (past tense)
Meaning(s):
1. To clear one’s throat noisily, often as a sign of displeasure, irritation, or disapproval.
2. To express dissatisfaction, annoyance, or skepticism in a gruff or disdainful manner, often through a snorting or huffing sound.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 发出喉咙嘶哑的咳嗽声,通常表示不满、恼怒或不满意。
2. 以粗暴或轻蔑的方式表达不满、烦恼或怀疑,通常通过嗤笑或喷气的声音。
Antonyms:
1. -
Synonyms:
1. Snort, huff, grunt
2. Grumble, mutter, complain
Sample sentence(s):
1. When he was told he had to work late again, he harrumphed in frustration.
2. She harrumphed loudly when she heard the news, clearly disapproving of it.
Abrupt
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Sudden and unexpected, often in a way that is brief and lacking in smoothness or gradualness.
2. Curt or brusque in manner or speech, lacking politeness or consideration.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 突然而意外的,通常以简短和缺乏流畅或渐进性的方式出现。
2. 举止或言语简短而唐突,缺乏礼貌或考虑。
Antonyms:
1. Gradual, smooth
2. Polite, considerate
Synonyms:
1. Sudden, unexpected, precipitous
2. Curt, brusque, blunt
Sample sentence(s):
1. The car came to an abrupt stop when the driver slammed on the brakes.
2. His abrupt response to her question left her feeling offended.
Chatterboxes
Type of word: Noun (Plural)
Meaning(s):
1. People, especially children, who talk incessantly or enthusiastically, often in a rapid and animated manner.
2. Informal term for individuals who engage in excessive or trivial conversation.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 人,尤其是孩子,他们话多且兴奋,通常以迅速而生气勃勃的方式交谈。
2. 指那些进行过多或琐碎对话的人的非正式术语。
Antonyms:
1. Quiet individuals, reserved people
2. -
Synonyms:
1. Talkative individuals, chatterers
2. Gossips, blabbermouths
Sample sentence(s):
1. The two chatterboxes in the class kept the teacher entertained with their constant chatter.
2. The office was filled with chatterboxes discussing the latest gossip.
Stride
Type of word: Verb, Noun
Meaning(s):
Verb:
1. To walk with long, decisive steps, often indicating confidence or purpose.
2. To make progress in a determined and purposeful manner.
Noun:
3. A long, decisive step while walking or running.
4. Significant progress or advancement in a particular situation or endeavor.
Chinese Meaning(s):
Verb:
1. 大步走,通常表示自信或目的明确。
2. 以坚定而有目的的方式取得进展。
Noun:
3. 行走或奔跑时的长步。
4. 在特定情况或努力中的重大进展或进步。
Antonyms:
Verb:
1. Stumble, shuffle
2. Hesitate, falter
Noun:
3. Short step, shuffle
4. Regression, setback
Synonyms:
Verb:
1. March, stalk, tramp
2. Progress, advance, move forward
Noun:
3. Step, pace, gait
4. Advancement, progress, development
Sample sentence(s):
Verb:
1. He strode confidently into the meeting room.
2. The team is striding toward victory in the competition.
Noun:
3. With a determined stride, she crossed the finish line.
4. The company made significant strides in improving its customer service.
Curt
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner; terse, often to the point of being impolite.
2. Brief and concise, sometimes to the extent of being brusque or blunt.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 说话或举止粗鲁而简短或突然;简洁,通常到了失礼的程度。
2. 简短而简洁,有时甚至变得唐突或直率。
Antonyms:
1. Polite, courteous
2. Elaborate, lengthy
Synonyms:
1. Abrupt, brusque, impolite
2. Concise, brief, succinct
Sample sentence(s):
1. His curt response to her question left her feeling offended.
2. The instructions were curt but clear, leaving no room for confusion.
Weeding
Type of word: Verb (present participle)
Meaning(s):
1. The act of removing unwanted plants, typically called weeds, from a garden, field, or other area to allow desired plants to grow more effectively.
2. The process of eliminating or removing undesirable or unnecessary elements or items from a group or collection.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 从花园、田地或其他地方清除不需要的植物,通常称为杂草,以使所需的植物更有效地生长。
2. 从组合或集合中消除或删除不需要的或不必要的元素或物品的过程。
Antonyms:
1. Planting, sowing
2. Adding, including
Synonyms:
1. Removing, uprooting, clearing
2. Purging, cleansing, decluttering
Sample sentence(s):
1. She spent the morning weeding the garden to make it more presentable.
2. The weeding of irrelevant data from the database improved its efficiency.
Lethal
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Capable of causing death or serious harm; deadly.
2. Extremely dangerous or harmful, often to an intense degree.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 能够导致死亡或严重伤害的;致命的。
2. 极其危险或有害的,通常程度非常严重。
Antonyms:
1. Nonlethal, harmless
2. Safe, benign
Synonyms:
1. Deadly, fatal, mortal
2. Dangerous, perilous, hazardous
Sample sentence(s):
1. The snake’s venom is lethal and can kill within minutes.
2. The combination of strong winds and heavy rain made the storm lethal for anyone caught in it.
Choruses
Type of word: Noun (Plural)
Meaning(s):
1. A group of singers or a choir who perform together, typically in music or musical theater.
2. The part of a song or musical composition that is repeated after each verse, often sung by a group of voices.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 一组歌手或合唱团,通常在音乐或音乐剧中一起表演。
2. 歌曲或音乐作品中在每个段落后重复的部分,通常由一组声音演唱。
Antonyms:
1. Soloists, individual singers
2. Verses, solos
Synonyms:
1. Choirs, vocal groups, singing ensembles
2. Refrains, repeats, echoes
Sample sentence(s):
1. The choruses in the opera were beautifully harmonized.
2. The audience joined in singing the choruses during the concert.
Rheumy
Type of word: Noun, Verb
Meaning(s):
Noun:
1. A mass of small bubbles formed in or on a liquid, typically caused by agitation or fermentation.
2. Empty or trivial talk or ideas; something lacking substance or importance.
Verb:
3. To produce or cause to produce froth, especially by agitating a liquid.
4. To speak or write about something with excessive enthusiasm or excitement, often without much substance.
Chinese Meaning(s):
Noun:
1. 液体中或液体上形成的一团小泡沫,通常是由于搅动或发酵引起的。
2. 空洞或琐碎的言论或思想;缺乏实质或重要性的东西。
Verb:
3. 产生或导致产生泡沫,尤其是通过搅动液体。
4. 过度热情或兴奋地谈论或写作某事,通常没有多少实质性内容。
Antonyms:
Noun:
1. Liquid, substance
2. Substance, significance
Verb:
3. Settle, calm
4. Speak plainly, discuss rationally
Synonyms:
Noun:
1. Foam, suds, lather
2. Nonsense, gibberish, drivel
Verb:
3. Bubble, fizz, foam
4. Rave, gush, enthuse
Sample sentence(s):
Noun:
1. The beer had a thick froth on top.
2. His speech was full of froth, lacking any meaningful ideas.
Verb:
3. The blender frothed the milk for the cappuccino.
4. She frothed with excitement when talking about her upcoming vacation.
Ailing
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. In poor health or suffering from an illness; not in good physical condition.
2. Showing signs of decline, weakness, or trouble, often referring to an organization, system, or business.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 健康状况不佳或患病;身体状况不好。
2. 显示下降、虚弱或困难迹象的,通常指组织、系统或企业。
Antonyms:
1. Healthy, robust
2. Thriving, flourishing
Synonyms:
1. Sick, unwell, ailing
2. Failing, deteriorating, declining
Sample sentence(s):
1. She has been ailing for weeks and needs to see a doctor.
2. The ailing company struggled to stay afloat in a competitive market.