Core Adjectives 2 Flashcards

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Exemplary

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典范的,模范的

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Elusive

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Out of reach, difficult to catch

不易琢磨的,难以言喻的

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Exorbitant

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Unreasonably expensive

过分的,过度昂贵的

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Redundant

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Doing or saying something again and again

多余的,重复的,累赘的

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Resilient

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Able to feel better quickly after something unpleasant such as an injury
可迅速恢复的,有适应力的

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Reticent

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缄默的,保守的

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Reserved

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Unwilling to tell people about things, not talking much

缄默的,保守的

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Uncommunicative

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Unwilling to tell people about things, not talking much

缄默的,保守的

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Resurgent

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Becoming stronger and more popular again

再起的,重临的

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Deleterious

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Harmful, injurious

有害的

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Despondent

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Feeling downcast, dejected

沮丧的,失落的

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Forlorn

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Feeling downcast, dejected

沮丧的,失落的

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Devoid

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Completely lacking in something

缺乏的

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Impeccable

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Not capable of being appeased

无法取悦的

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Inexorable

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a. Relentless, unstoppable

无可阻挡的,无法动摇的

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Incoherent

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Lacking organization or logic

不统一的,不一致的

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Insurmountable

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a. Not capable of being overcome

不可战胜的

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Irreverent

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Lacking proper respect, disrespectful

不尊重的

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Circumspect

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Cautious, careful

谨慎的

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Prudent

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Cautious, careful

谨慎的

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Discreet

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Cautious, careful

谨慎的

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Circuitous

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Circular and therefore indirect

迂回的

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Magnanimous

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Generous and forgiving

慷慨的,宽宏大量的

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Momentous

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Of great importance

重要的

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Mellifluous

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Smooth and sweet flowing

声音甜美的

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Ominous

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Threatening and menacing

凶兆的

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Acrimonious

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Great bitterness

尖酸的,刻薄的

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Copious

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Abundant, a great amount

丰富的,大量的

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Abstemious

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Temperate in eating and drinking

节俭的,克制的

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Malodorous

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Foul smelling

恶臭的

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Tedious

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a. 单调的,无聊的

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Virulent

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Very toxic or poisonous

病毒的,有毒的

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Empirical

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Guided by practical experience and not theory

经验的,实证的

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Lucrative

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Very profitable

有利可图的

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Extravagant

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Excessive

奢侈的,过度的

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Avarice

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Excessive greed

贪婪的

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Glut

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A surplus

过度,过多

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Plethora

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A surplus

过度,过多

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Surfeit

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A surplus

过度,过多

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Destitute

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Very poor

贫穷的,赤贫的

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Impoverished

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Very poor

贫穷的,赤贫的

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Indigent

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Very poor

贫穷的,赤贫的

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Affluent

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Very wealthy

富裕的,丰富的

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Opulent

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Very wealthy

富裕的,丰富的

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Munificent

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Very generous

慷慨的

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Parsimonious

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Excessively cheap, stingy

节俭的,吝啬的

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Egalitarian

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Belief in a society based upon equality

强调人人平等的

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Contiguous

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Sharing an edge or boundary, touching

接壤的,接触的

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Desiccate

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Thoroughly dry out, totally arid

干燥的

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Pertinent

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Relevant and to the point

有关的,相关的

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Indisputable

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Not open to question, irrefutable

毋庸置疑,不可辩驳的

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Discriminating

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Selective or refined taste

有区分的,挑剔的

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Stock

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Stereotypical or formulaic

陈腐的,陈旧的

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Pedestrian

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Undistinguished, ordinary, conventional

平常的,无特点的

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Cavalier

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Having an arrogant attitude

傲慢的,满不在乎的

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Provisional

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Temporary

临时的,暂时的

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Quiescent

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Inactive, very quiet

静止的,不动的

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Lurid

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Sensational, shocking

恐怖的,令人震惊的

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Truculent

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Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight

挑衅的,好斗的

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Pugnacious

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Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight

挑衅的,好斗的

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Belligerent

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Defiantly aggressive, eager to fight

挑衅的,好斗的

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Perfunctory

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Performed in a mechanical, spiritless manner

敷衍的,草率的

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Craven

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Cowardly

怯懦的,胆小的

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Venal

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Corrupt, open to bribery

腐败的

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Licentious

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Immoral, debauched

不道德的,放纵淫欲的

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Dissolute

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Immoral, debauched

不道德的,放纵淫欲的

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Noxious

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Harmful, injurious to physical, mental or moral health

有害的,有毒的

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Duplicitous

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Deliberately deceptive

欺骗他人的

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Profligate

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Very wasteful, especially of time and money

奢侈的,浪费的

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Insidious

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Causing harm in a subtle or stealthy manner, devious

阴险的

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Inane

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Empty, lacking serious purpose

空白的,空虚的

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Vapid

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Empty, lacking serious purpose

空白的,空虚的

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Imperious

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Domineering and arrogant

傲慢的,专横的

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Petulant

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Peevish, irritable

孩子气的,易怒的

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Complaisant

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Agreeable, amiable

殷勤的,顺从的

76
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quixotic

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foolishly impractical

不切合实际的,唐吉柯德式的