Chapter 7 Flashcards
Aghast
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Filled with shock, horror, or amazement, often to the point of being speechless or stunned.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 吃惊的，震惊的
Antonyms:
1. Unperturbed, composed
Synonyms:
1. Astonished, horrified, appalled
Sample sentence(s):
1. She was aghast when she heard the shocking news of the accident.pa
2. The audience was aghast at the magician’s incredible illusion.
Panted
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To breathe quickly and heavily, often after physical exertion or due to excitement, fear, or anxiety.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 喘气，气喘吁吁
Antonyms:
1. Calm, steady breathing
Synonyms:
1. Gasped, wheezed, huffed
Sample sentence(s):
1. After running a marathon, he panted heavily to catch his breath.
2. She panted with excitement as she opened the gift, eager to see what was inside.
Pagination
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. The process of dividing a document or a set of content into discrete pages, especially in the context of printed or digital publications.
2. The numbered sequence of pages in a document or book.
3. The control or system for navigating through a large set of data or content by dividing it into manageable pages, often used in websites and applications.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 分页，分页处理
2. 文档或书籍中的页码顺序
3. 数据或内容的分页控制或系统，通常在网站和应用程序中使用
Antonyms:
1. Continuous scrolling (for digital content)
2. Unpaged
Synonyms:
1. Page division, paging, page numbering
2. Pagination system, page navigation
Sample sentence(s):
1. The pagination of the book made it easy to find specific chapters.
2. The website’s pagination allowed users to browse through hundreds of products with ease.
3. The pagination process in the word processor was simple and efficient.
Collation
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. The act or process of arranging or organizing items, typically documents, information, or data, in a specific order or sequence for easy reference or comparison.
2. A specific order in which items are arranged for sorting or comparison, often based on criteria such as alphabetization, numerical order, or categorization.
3. The assembly and arrangement of printed sheets into their correct order for binding, especially in bookbinding and printing.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 整理，整顿
2. 排列，排序
3. 装订，排版
Antonyms:
1. Disarray, disorder
2. Random order
Synonyms:
1. Organization, sorting, arrangement
2. Ordering, classification, categorization
3. Typesetting, layout, composition
Sample sentence(s):
1. The collation of the research findings made it easier to identify patterns and trends.
2. In the library, books are often placed on the shelves in alphabetical collation by the author’s last name.
3. The final step in the book production process is the collation of printed sheets before binding.
tousle-headed
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. Having disheveled or untidy hair, often appearing messy or ruffled.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 头发凌乱的，蓬松的
Antonyms:
1. Well-groomed, tidy-haired
Synonyms:
1. Disheveled, unkempt, tousled
Sample sentence(s):
1. After a windy day at the beach, her hair was tousle-headed, and she didn’t mind the casual look.
2. He emerged from bed looking tousle-headed, as he had just woken up.
Pavilion
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. A large, often ornate, tent or temporary structure, typically used for social or entertainment purposes, such as outdoor events, exhibitions, or parties.
2. A building or structure, often in a park or garden, designed for various purposes, including shelter, relaxation, or the display of artwork.
3. In some architectural contexts, a subsidiary building or wing attached to a larger main building.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 帐篷，凉亭
2. 亭子，阁楼
3. 附属建筑，副楼
Antonyms:
1. Open space
2. Main building
Synonyms:
1. Marquee, tent, awning
2. Gazebo, kiosk, pergola
3. Annex, extension, wing
Sample sentence(s):
1. They set up a beautiful pavilion in the garden for the wedding reception.
2. The pavilion in the park provided a shady spot for picnickers to relax.
3. The museum’s pavilion showcased a remarkable collection of sculptures.
Astride
Type of word: Adverb or Preposition
Meaning(s):
1. With one leg on each side; straddling something, typically a horse, bicycle, or other similar object.
2. In a position where something is supported or balanced with one part on each side.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 跨坐，骑在…上
2. 在两边支撑或平衡的位置
Antonyms:
1. Apart
2. Off-balance
Synonyms:
1. Straddling, riding
2. Balanced, evenly
Sample sentence(s):
1. He sat astride his bicycle, ready to pedal away.
2. The plank was placed astride two sawhorses to create a makeshift table.
Laminations
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. Layers or sheets of material, often of the same or different types, that are bonded or pressed together to form a single composite sheet.
2. The process of creating composite material by layering and bonding sheets together.
3. The act or result of dividing something into thin layers or sheets.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 层压板，层压材料
2. 层压制造过程
3. 分成薄层的过程或结果
Antonyms:
1. Single layer
2. Disintegration
Synonyms:
1. Sheets, layers, coatings
2. Lamination process, bonding
3. Layering, stratification
Sample sentence(s):
1. The tabletop was made of wood laminations for added strength and durability.
2. The lamination of plastic and metal created a sturdy and lightweight material for the aerospace industry.
3. The geological study revealed the lamination of sedimentary rocks over millions of years.
Gleamy sheen
Type of word: Noun Phrase
Meaning(s):
1. A shiny or glossy surface that reflects light and produces a lustrous and bright appearance.
2. A radiant or glistening quality that gives the impression of a soft glow or shimmer.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 光亮的光泽
2. 明亮或闪光的品质
Antonyms:
1. Dull surface
2. Dimness
Synonyms:
1. Glossy sheen, shiny surface
2. Radiant glow, glistening quality
Sample sentence(s):
1. The gleamy sheen of the polished marble floor added elegance to the room.
2. Her skin had a natural gleamy sheen that made her look radiant and healthy.
Marvelled
Type of word: Verb
Meaning(s):
1. To be filled with wonder, astonishment, or admiration due to something remarkable, extraordinary, or unexpected.
2. To be amazed or surprised by something in a positive way.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 感到惊奇，感到惊叹
2. 因某事而感到惊讶或欣喜
Antonyms:
1. Unimpressed, indifferent
2. Expected, unsurprised
Synonyms:
1. Wondered, admired, awed
2. Amazed, surprised, astonished
Sample sentence(s):
1. She marveled at the breathtaking beauty of the sunset over the ocean.
2. The children marveled at the magician’s incredible tricks during the show.
Armada
Type of word: Noun
Meaning(s):
1. A fleet of warships, typically a large and powerful one, used for military purposes, especially in naval warfare.
2. A large and impressive group or collection of something, often used metaphorically to describe a vast number of objects or entities.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 舰队，特指庞大而强大的军舰编队，通常用于军事目的，尤其是海战中。
2. 大规模和令人印象深刻的群体或集合，通常用于比喻性地描述大量的对象或实体。
Antonyms:
1. Single ship
2. Small group
Synonyms:
1. Fleet, flotilla, navy
2. Array, multitude, host
Sample sentence(s):
1. The armada of warships sailed into the harbor, ready for battle.
2. An armada of volunteers gathered to help with the disaster relief efforts.
Mutinous
Type of word: Adjective
Meaning(s):
1. In a state of rebellion or revolt against authority, often referring to a group of individuals, such as a crew, soldiers, or workers, who defy orders or leadership.
2. Characterized by a strong desire to resist or oppose authority or control.
Chinese Meaning(s):
1. 反叛的，背叛的，通常指一群人，如船员、士兵或工人，违抗命令或领导。
2. 具有强烈的反抗或抵制权威或控制的特征。
Antonyms:
1. Obedient, loyal
2. Compliant, submissive
Synonyms:
1. Rebel, insurgent, insubordinate
2. Defiant, rebellious, resistant
Sample sentence(s):
1. The mutinous crew of the ship refused to follow the captain’s orders.
2. His mutinous attitude towards the new regulations caused tension in the workplace.
