L41 Flashcards
swipe
[swaip] vt. 猛击；偷窃；刷…卡
n. 猛击；尖刻的话
vi. 猛打；大口喝酒
Noun.1 : a strong sweeping blow a swipe of a paw
2 : a sharp often critical remark took a parting swipe at management
intransitive verb : to strike or move with a sweeping motion
transitive verb
1 : to strike or wipe with a sweeping motion
2 : STEAL, PILFER
3 : to slide (a card with a magnetic strip or bar code) through a slot in a reading device so that information stored on the strip can be processed (as in making a purchase)
swirl
[swə:l] n. 漩涡；打旋；涡状形
vi. 盘绕；打旋；眩晕；大口喝酒
vt. 使成漩涡
Intransitive verb
1 a : to move with an eddying or whirling motion swirling water b : to pass in whirling confusion
2 : to have a twist or convolution
transitive verb : to cause to swirl swirled her drink
Noun.1 a : a whirling mass or motion : EDDY b : whirling confusion a swirl of events
2 : a twisting shape, mark, or pattern
3 : an act or instance of swirling
swoop
[swu:p] vi. 猛扑；突然袭击；突然下降；飞扑
n. 猛扑；俯冲；突然袭击
vt. 攫取；抓去
Intransitive verb : to move with a sweep
transitive verb : to gain or carry off in or as if in a swoop ? usually used with up
Noun.1 : an act or instance of swooping
2 : a single concentrated and quickly effective effort was done in one swoop ? often used with fell solved everything at one fell swoop
sybaritic
[,sɪbə’rɪtɪk] adj. 奢侈逸乐的；柔弱的
Adj.1 usually capitalized a : of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient Sybaris b : of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Sybaris
2 : marked by or given to luxury or voluptuous living take his rest in sybaritic grandeur that eclipses the splendor of a sultan’s harem?Green Peyton the T basically sybaritic boy became a strong, aggressive, Spartan adult?G.W.Johnson
synonyms see SENSUOUS
syncretize
[‘sɪŋkrɪtaɪz] vt. 融合；结合
vi. 融合；结合
vt. : to attempt to unite and harmonize especially without critical examination or logical unity
syndrome
[‘sindrəum, -drəm-] n. [医]综合征；[医]综合症状；[医]并发症状；[计]校验子；[计]并发位
Noun.1 : a group of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular abnormality or condition
2 : a set of concurrent things (as emotions or actions) that usually form an identifiable pattern
synopsis
[si’nɔpsis] n. 概要，大纲
Noun.1 : a condensed statement or outline (as of a narrative or treatise) : ABSTRACT
2 : the abbreviated conjugation of a verb in one person only
table
[‘teibl] n. 桌子；表格；平地层
vt. 制表；搁置；嵌合
adj. 桌子的
Noun.1 : TABLET 1a
2 a plural : BACKGAMMON b : one of the two leaves of a backgammon board or either half of a leaf
3 a : a piece of furniture consisting of a smooth flat slab fixed on legs b (1) : a supply or source of food (2) : an act or instance of assembling to eat : MEAL sit down to table c (1) : a group of people assembled at or as if at a table (2) : a legislative or negotiating session the bargaining table
4 : STRINGCOURSE
5 a : a systematic arrangement of data usually in rows and columns for ready reference b : a condensed enumeration : LIST a table of contents
6 : something that resembles a table especially in having a plane surface: as a : the upper flat surface of a cut precious stone ? see BRILLIANT illustration b (1) : TABLELAND (2) : a horizontal stratum
vt.1 : to enter in a table
2 a British : to place on the agenda b : to remove (as a parliamentary motion) from consideration indefinitely c : to put on a table
Adj.1 : suitable for a table or for use at a table a table lamp
2 : suitable for serving at a table table grapes
3 : proper for conduct at a table table manners
taboo
[tə’bu:, tæ-] n. 禁忌；禁止
adj. 禁忌的；忌讳的
vt. 禁忌；禁止
Adj.1 : forbidden to profane use or contact because of what are held to be dangerous supernatural powers
2 a : banned on grounds of morality or taste the subject is taboo b : banned as constituting a risk the area beyond is taboo, still alive with explosives ?Robert Leckie
Noun.1 : a prohibition against touching, saying, or doing something for fear of immediate harm from a supernatural force
2 : a prohibition imposed by social custom or as a protective measure
3 : belief in taboos
vt.1 : to set apart as taboo especially by marking with a ritualistic symbol
2 : to avoid or ban as taboo
taciturn
[‘tæsitə:n] adj. 沉默寡言的；无言的，不太说话的
Adj. : temperamentally disinclined to talk
synonyms see SILENT
tackle
[‘tækl] n. 滑车；装备；用具；扭倒
vt. 处理；抓住；固定；与…交涉
vi. 扭倒；拦截抢球
Noun.1 : a set of the equipment used in a particular activity : GEAR fishing tackle
2 a : a ship’s rigging b : an assemblage of ropes and pulleys arranged to gain mechanical advantage for hoisting and pulling
3 a : the act or an instance of tackling b (1) : either of two offensive football players positioned on each side of the center and between guard and end (2) : either of two football players positioned on the inside of a defensive line
transitive verb
1 : to attach or secure with or as if with tackle
2 a : to seize, take hold of, or grapple with especially with the intention of stopping or subduing b : to seize and throw down or stop (an opposing player with the ball) in football
3 : to set about dealing with tackle the problem
intransitive verb : to tackle an opposing player in football
tactic
[‘tæktik] n. 策略，战略
adj. 按顺序的，依次排列的
Noun.1 : a device for accomplishing an end
2 : a method of employing forces in combat
Adj. : of or relating to arrangement or order
taking
[‘teikiŋ] n. 取得；捕获；营业收入
adj. 可爱的；迷人的；会传染的
v. 拿；捕捉；夺取（take的ing形式）
Noun.1 a : SEIZURE had a taking, which he took calmly, simply bidding us hold him upside down by his ankles?J.J.Chapman b obsolete : a seizure or attack from a malevolent influence : BLIGHT
2 a chiefly Scotland : an unfavorable state or condition : PLIGHT his head and his stomach were in a very sad taking?C.E.Abernethy b : a state of violent agitation and distress put him in a great taking T grew as white as a napkin?John Buchan
3 : something taken or received: as a takings plural : receipts especially of money in those days the takings of a popular play were much less?W.S.Maugham takings did not cover expenses gross takings b : a catch or take of fish or animals c : a holding of land for mining
Adj.1 : that takes the fancy : ALLURING, ATTRACTIVE, CAPTIVATING, PLEASING book has a very taking period flavor?Times Literary Supplement knew she would be a taking girl; how lovely, I did not guess?George Meredith something inexpressibly taking in his manner?Douglas Jerrold
2 : CONTAGIOUS, INFECTIOUS, CATCHING
tally
[‘tæli] n. 计数器；标签；记账
vt. 使符合；计算；记录
vi. 一致；记分
Noun.1 : a device (as a notched rod or mechanical counter) for visibly recording or accounting especially business transactions
2 a : a recorded reckoning or account (as of items or charges) keep a daily tally of accidents b : a score or point made (as in a game)
3 a : a part that corresponds to an opposite or companion member : COMPLEMENT b : a state of correspondence or agreement
transitive verb
1 a : to record on or as if on a tally : TABULATE b : to list or check off (as a cargo) by items c : to register (as a score) in a contest
2 : to make a count of : RECKON
3 : to cause to correspond
intransitive verb
1 a : to make a tally by or as if by tabulating b : to register a point in a contest : SCORE
2 : CORRESPOND, MATCH
tambourine
[,tæmbə’ri:n] n. 小手鼓；非洲野鸽
Noun. : a small drum; especially : a shallow one-headed drum with loose metallic disks at the sides played especially by shaking or striking with the hand
tame
[teim] adj. 驯服的；平淡的；乏味的；顺从的
vt. 驯养；使变得平淡；制服
vi. 变得驯服
Adj.1 : reduced from a state of native wildness especially so as to be tractable and useful to humans : DOMESTICATED tame animals
2 : made docile and submissive : SUBDUED
3 : lacking spirit, zest, interest, or the capacity to excite : INSIPID a tame campaign
transitive verb
1 a : to reduce from a wild to a domestic state b : to subject to cultivation c : to bring under control : HARNESS
2 : to deprive of spirit : HUMBLE, SUBDUE the once revolutionaryTparty, long since tamed ?Times Literary Supplement
3 : to tone down : SOFTEN tamed the language in the play
intransitive verb : to become tame
tamp
[tæmp] vt. 夯实，砸实；填塞
n. 捣棒；打夯的工具
vt.1 : to drive in or down by a succession of light or medium blows tamp wet concrete
2 : to put a check on : REDUCE, LESSEN tamp down rumors
Noun.: a tool for tamping
tamper
[‘tæmpə] vi. 篡改；干预；损害；削弱；玩弄；贿赂
vt. 篡改
n. 填塞者；捣棒
vi.1 : to carry on underhand or improper negotiations (as by bribery)
2 a : to interfere so as to weaken or change for the worse ? used with with did not want to tamper with tradition b : to try foolish or dangerous experiments ? used with with c : to render something harmful or dangerous by altering its structure or composition was charged with tampering with consumer products
tangy
[‘tæŋi] adj. 扑鼻的；有刺激性的；强烈的
Adj.: having or suggestive of a tang
tantrum
[‘tæntrəm] n. 发脾气；发怒
Noun,. : a fit of bad temper
tarry
['tæri] vi. 等候；逗留；耽搁 vt. [古]等待 n. 逗留 adj. 涂了焦油的 vi.1 a : to delay or be tardy in acting or doing b : to linger in expectation : WAIT 2 : to abide or stay in or at a place Noun. : STAY, SOJOURN Adj.: of, resembling, or covered with tar
tart
[tɑ:t] adj. 酸的；锋利的；尖刻的
n. 果馅饼；[俚]妓女
vt. 打扮
Adj.1 : agreeably sharp or acid to the taste a tart apple
2 : marked by a biting, acrimonious, or cutting quality a tart rejoinder
Noun.1 : a dish baked in a pastry shell : PIE: as a : a small pie or pastry shell without a top containing jelly, custard, or fruit b : a small pie made of pastry folded over a filling
2 [earlier slang, girlfriend, probably short for jam tart, rhyming slang for sweetheart] : PROSTITUTE
tasty
['teisti] adj. 美味的；高雅的；有趣的 n. 可口的东西；引人入胜的东西 Adj.1 a : having a marked and appetizing flavor *a tasty meal* b : strikingly attractive or interesting *a tasty bit of gossip* 2 : TASTEFUL synonyms see PALATABLE
tatter
['tætə] n. 碎布；碎纸 vt. 扯碎；撕碎；使破烂 vi. 变得破烂 Transitive verb : to make ragged intransitive verb : to become ragged Noun.1 : a part torn and left hanging : SHRED 2 plural : tattered clothing : RAGS
tattle
['tætl] vi. 闲谈；泄露秘密 n. 闲谈 Noun.1 : idle talk : CHATTER 2 : GOSSIP intransitive verb 1 : CHATTER, PRATE 2 : to tell secrets : BLAB transitive verb : to utter or disclose in gossip or chatter
tatty
[‘tæti] adj. 不整洁的；不值钱的；破旧的
Adj. : rather worn, frayed, or dilapidated : SHABBY a tatty shirt
tauten
[‘tɔ:tən] vi. 拉紧
vt. 拉紧；使绷紧
Transitive verb : to make taut tauten the rope
intransitive verb : to become taut
tear
[t?ə,tiə] n. 眼泪, （撕破的）洞或裂缝, 撕扯
vt. 撕掉, 扯下, 扰乱
vi. 流泪, 撕破
Noun.1 a : a drop of clear saline fluid secreted by the lacrimal gland and diffused between the eye and eyelids to moisten the parts and facilitate their motion b plural : a secretion of profuse tears that overflow the eyelids and dampen the face
2 : a transparent drop of fluid or hardened fluid matter (as resin)
3 plural : an act of weeping or grieving broke into tears
vi. : to fill with tears : shed tears eyes tearing in the November wind ?Saul Bellow
transitive verb
1 a : to separate parts of or pull apart by force : REND b : to wound by or as if by tearing : LACERATE tear the skin
2 : to divide or disrupt by the pull of contrary forces a mind torn with doubts
3 a : to remove by force : WRENCH ? often used with off tear a cover off a box b : to remove as if by wrenching tear your thoughts away from the scene
4 : to make or effect by or as if by tearing tear a hole in the wall
intransitive verb
1 : to separate on being pulled : REND this cloth tears easily
2 a : to move or act with violence, haste, or force went tearing down the street b : to smash or penetrate something with violent force the bullet tore through his leg
Noun.1 a : damage from being torn; especially : a hole or flaw made by tearing b : the act of tearing
2 a : a tearing pace : HURRY b : SPREE got paid and went on a tear c : a run of unusual success the team was on a tear
tease
[ti:z] vt. 取笑；戏弄；梳理；欺负；强求；使起毛
n. 戏弄；爱纠缠的小孩；挑逗者；卖弄风骚的女孩
vi. 取笑
vt.1 a : to disentangle and lay parallel by combing or carding tease wool b : TEASEL
2 : to tear in pieces; especially : to shred (a tissue or specimen) for microscopic examination
3 a : to disturb or annoy by persistent irritating or provoking especially in a petty or mischievous way b : to annoy with petty persistent requests : PESTER; also : to obtain by repeated coaxing c : to persuade to acquiesce especially by persistent small efforts : COAX d : to manipulate or influence as if by teasing e : to make fun of : KID
4 : to comb (hair) by taking hold of a strand and pushing the short hairs toward the scalp with the comb
5 : to tantalize especially by arousing desire or curiosity often without intending to satisfy it
synonyms see WORRY
Noun.1 : the act of teasing : the state of being teased
2 : one that teases
teeter
['ti:tə] vi. 摇晃；玩跷跷板；步履蹒跚；摇摇欲坠 vt. 使…摇摆；使…上下晃动 n. 跷跷板；摇摆 vi.1 a : to move unsteadily : WOBBLE b : WAVER, VACILLATE *teetered on the brink of bankruptcy* 2 : SEESAW Noun.: SEESAW 2b
teetotal
[ti:təutəl] adj. 完全的，绝对的；绝对戒酒的；滴酒不沾的
vi. 绝对戒酒
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or practicing teetotalism
2 : TOTAL, COMPLETE
temerity
[ti’merəti, tə-] n. 鲁莽，冒失；蛮勇
Noun.1 : unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : RASHNESS, RECKLESSNESS
2 : an act or instance of temerity
temper
[‘tempə] n. 脾气；（钢等）回火；性情；倾向
vt. 使回火；锻炼；调和；使缓和
vi. 回火；调和
vt.1 : to dilute, qualify, or soften by the addition or influence of something else : MODERATE temper justice with mercy
2 archaic a : to exercise control over : GOVERN, RESTRAIN b : to cause to be well disposed : MOLLIFY tempered and reconciled them both ?Richard Steele
3 : to bring to a suitable state by mixing in or adding a usually liquid ingredient: as a : to mix (clay) with water or a modifier (as grog) and knead to a uniform texture b : to mix oil with (colors) in making paint ready for use
4 a (1) : to soften (as hardened steel or cast iron) by reheating at a lower temperature (2) : to harden (as steel) by reheating and cooling in oil b : to anneal or toughen (glass) by a process of gradually heating and cooling
5 : to make stronger and more resilient through hardship : TOUGHEN troops tempered in battle
6 a : to put in tune with something : ATTUNE b : to adjust the pitch of (a note, chord, or instrument) to a temperament
Noun.1 a archaic : a suitable proportion or balance of qualities : a middle state between extremes : MEAN, MEDIUM virtue isTa just temper between propensities ?T. B. Macaulay b archaic : CHARACTER, QUALITY the temper of the land you design to sow ?John Mortimer c : characteristic tone : TREND the temper of the times d : high quality of mind or spirit : COURAGE
2 a : the state of a substance with respect to certain desired qualities (as hardness, elasticity, or workability); especially : the degree of hardness or resiliency given steel by tempering b : the feel and relative solidity of leather
3 a : a characteristic cast of mind or state of feeling : DISPOSITION b : calmness of mind : COMPOSURE c : state of feeling or frame of mind at a particular time usually dominated by a single strong emotion d : heat of mind or emotion : proneness to anger : PASSION she has a real temper
4 : a substance (as a metal) added to or mixed with something else (as another metal) to modify the properties of the latter
synonyms see DISPOSITION
tempest
['tempist] n. 暴风雨；骚动；动乱 vt. 使狂怒；扰乱，使激动 vi. 小题大作；起大风暴 Noun.1 : a violent storm 2 : TUMULT, UPROAR vt.: to raise a tempest in or around
tempestuous
[tem’pestjuəs, -tʃu-] adj. 有暴风雨的；暴乱的；剧烈的
Adj.: of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : TURBULENT, STORMY tempestuous weather a tempestuous relationship
tempo
[‘tempəu] n. 速度，发展速度；拍子
Noun.1 : the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
2 : rate of motion or activity : PACE
temporize
[‘tempəraiz] vi. 拖延；妥协；顺应时势；迎合潮流
vi.1 : to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion
2 : to draw out discussions or negotiations so as to gain time you’d have to temporize until you found out how she wanted to be advised ?Mary Austin
tend
[tend] vi. 趋向，倾向；照料，照顾
vt. 照料，照管
Intransitive verb
1 archaic : LISTEN
2 : to pay attention : apply oneself tend to your own affairs tend to our correspondence
3 : to act as an attendant : SERVE tended to his wife
4 obsolete : AWAIT
transitive verb
1 archaic : to attend as a servant
2 a : to apply oneself to the care of : watch over tended her sick father b : to have or take charge of as a caretaker or overseer tend the sheep c : CULTIVATE, FOSTER d : to manage the operations of : MIND tend the store tend the fire
3 : to stand by (as a rope) in readiness to prevent mischance (as fouling)
vi.1 : to move, direct, or develop one’s course in a particular direction cannot tell where society is tending
2 : to exhibit an inclination or tendency : CONDUCE tends to be optimistic
tensile
[‘tensail, -səl] adj. [物]拉力的；可伸长的；可拉长的
Adj.1 : capable of tension : DUCTILE
2 : of, relating to, or involving tension tensile stress
tenure
[‘tenjuə, ‘tenjə] n. 任期；占有
vt. 授予…终身职位
Noun.1 : the act, right, manner, or term of holding something (as a landed property, a position, or an office); especially : a status granted after a trial period to a teacher that gives protection from summary dismissal
2 : GRASP, HOLD
terminal
[‘tə:minəl] n. 末端；终点；终端机；极限
adj. 末端的；终点的；晚期的
Adj.1 a : of or relating to an end, extremity, boundary, or terminus a terminal pillar b : growing at the end of a branch or stem a terminal bud
2 a : of, relating to, or occurring in a term or each term terminal payments b (1) : leading ultimately to death : FATAL terminal cancer (2) : approaching or close to death : being in the final stages of a fatal disease a terminal patient (3) : of or relating to patients with a terminal illness terminal care c : extremely or hopelessly severe terminal boredom
3 a : occurring at or constituting the end of a period or series : CONCLUDING the terminal moments of life b : not intended as preparation for further academic work a terminal curriculum
synonyms see LAST
Noun.1 : a part that forms the end : EXTREMITY, TERMINATION
2 : a terminating usually ornamental detail : FINIAL
3 : a device attached to the end of a wire or cable or to an electrical apparatus for convenience in making connections
4 a : either end of a carrier line having facilities for the handling of freight and passengers b : a freight or passenger station that is central to a considerable area or serves as a junction at any point with other lines c : a town or city at the end of a carrier line : TERMINUS
5 : a combination of a keyboard and output device (as a video display unit) by which data can be entered into or output from a computer or electronic communications system
terminate
[‘tə:mineit] vt. 使终止；使结束；解雇
vi. 结束，终止；结果
adj. 结束的
Adj.: coming to an end or capable of ending
intransitive verb
1 : to extend only to a limit (as a point or line); especially : to reach a terminus
2 : to form an ending
3 : to come to an end in time
transitive verb
1 a : to bring to an end : CLOSE terminate a marriage by divorce terminate a transmission line b : to form the conclusion of review questions terminate each chapter c : to discontinue the employment of workers terminated because of slow business
2 : to serve as an ending, limit, or boundary of
3 : ASSASSINATE, KILL
synonyms see CLOSE
terminus
[‘tə:minəs] n. 终点；终点站；界标；界石
Noun.1 : a final goal : a finishing point
2 : a post or stone marking a boundary
3 : either end of a transportation line or travel route; also : the station, town, or city at such a place : TERMINAL
4 : an extreme point or element : TIP the terminus of a glacier
testify
[‘testifai] vt. 证明，证实；作证
vi. 作证；证明
Intransitive verb
1 a : to make a statement based on personal knowledge or belief : bear witness b : to serve as evidence or proof
2 : to express a personal conviction
3 : to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact (as in a court)
transitive verb
1 a : to bear witness to : ATTEST b : to serve as evidence of : PROVE
2 archaic a : to make known (a personal conviction) b : to give evidence of : SHOW
3 : to declare under oath before a tribunal or officially constituted public body
testimony
[‘testiməni] n. 证词，证言；证据
Noun.1 a (1) : the tablets inscribed with the Mosaic law (2) : the ark containing the tablets b : a divine decree attested in the Scriptures
2 a : firsthand authentication of a fact : EVIDENCE b : an outward sign c : a solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official
3 a : an open acknowledgment b : a public profession of religious experience
testy
[‘testi] adj. 易怒的；暴躁的
Adj.1 : easily annoyed : IRRITABLE
2 : marked by impatience or ill humor testy remarks
thaw
[θɔ:] vi. 融解；变暖和
vt. 使融解；使变得不拘束
n. 解冻；融雪
Transitive verb : to cause to thaw
intransitive verb
1 a : to go from a frozen to a liquid state : MELT b : to become free of the effect (as stiffness, numbness, or hardness) of cold as a result of exposure to warmth
2 : to be warm enough to melt ice and snow ? used with it in reference to the weather
3 : to abandon aloofness, reserve, or hostility : UNBEND
4 : to become mobile, active, or susceptible to change
Noun.1 : the action, fact, or process of thawing
2 : a period of weather warm enough to thaw ice the January thaw
3 : the action or process of becoming less aloof, less hostile, or more genial a thaw in international relations
thermal
[‘θə:məl] adj. 热的，热量的
n. 上升暖气流
Adj.1 [Latin thermae public baths, from Greek thermai, plural of therm*] : of, relating to, or marked by the presence of hot springs thermal waters
2 a : of, relating to, or caused by heat thermal stress thermal insulation b : being or involving a state of matter dependent upon temperature thermal conductivity thermal agitation of molecular structure c : having low energies of the order of those due to thermal agitation thermal neutrons
3 : designed (as with insulating air spaces) to prevent the dissipation of body heat thermal underwear
Noun.: a rising body of warm air
thespian
[‘θespiən] adj. 戏剧的；悲剧性的；泰斯庇斯的
n. 悲剧演员；演员
Adj.1 capitalized : of or relating to Thespis
2 often capitalized [from the tradition that Thespis was the originator of the actor’s role] : relating to the drama : DRAMATIC
Noun. : ACTOR
thrash
[θræʃ] vt. 打；使逆行
vi. 打谷；白忙；猛烈摆动
n. 打谷；逆风浪行进；踢水动作
Transitive verb
1 : to separate the seeds of from the husks and straw by beating : THRESH 1
2 a : to beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : FLOG b : to defeat decisively or severely thrashed the visiting team
3 : to swing, beat, or strike in the manner of a rapidly moving flail thrashing his arms
4 a : to go over again and again thrash the matter over inconclusively b : to hammer out : FORGE thrash out a plan
intransitive verb
1 : THRESH 1
2 : to deal blows or strokes like one using a flail or whip
3 : to move or stir about violently : toss about thrash in bed with a fever
synonyms see SWING
Noun.1 : an act of thrashing
2 : rock music (as heavy metal or punk rock) that is extremely fast and loud
threadbare
[‘θredbεə] adj. 磨破的；衣衫褴褛的；乏味的；俗套的
Adj.1 a : having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : SHABBY threadbare clothes b : wearing threadbare clothing : very poor took in threadbare relatives ?Russell Baker c : barely adequate because of cheapness or shabbiness a threadbare production
2 : exhausted of interest or freshness
synonyms see TRITE
throe
[θrəʊ] n. 阵痛；剧痛
vi. 使…痛苦
Noun.1 : PANG, SPASM death throes throes of childbirth
2 plural : a hard or painful struggle the throes of revolutionary social change ?M. D. Geismar
throng
[θrɔŋ, θrɔ:ŋ] n. 人群；众多
vt. 群集；挤满
vi. 蜂拥而至；群集
adj. 拥挤的
Noun.1 a : a multitude of assembled persons b : a large number : HOST
2 a : a crowding together of many persons b : a pressing increase of activity this throng of business ?S. R. Crockett
synonyms see CROWD
transitive verb
1 : to crowd upon : PRESS a celebrity thronged by fans
2 : to crowd into : PACK shoppers thronging the streets
intransitive verb : to crowd together in great numbers
thrust
[θrʌst] n. 推力；刺
vt. 插；插入；推挤
vi. 插入；用向某人刺去；猛然或用力推
Transitive verb
1 : to push or drive with force : SHOVE
2 : to cause to enter or pierce something by or as if by pushing thrust a dagger into his heart
3 : EXTEND, SPREAD
4 : STAB, PIERCE
5 a : to put (as an unwilling person) forcibly into a course of action or position was thrust into the job b : to introduce often improperly into a position : INTERPOLATE
6 : to press, force, or impose the acceptance of upon someone thrust new responsibilities upon her
intransitive verb
1 a : to force an entrance or passage b : to push forward : press onward c : to push upward : PROJECT
2 : to make a thrust, stab, or lunge with or as if with a pointed weapon thrust at them with a knife
Noun.1 a : a push or lunge with a pointed weapon b (1) : a verbal attack (2) : a military assault
2 a : a strong continued pressure b : the sideways force or pressure of one part of a structure against another part (as of an arch against an abutment) c : the force produced by a propeller or by a jet or rocket engine that drives a vehicle (as an aircraft) forward d : a nearly horizontal geological fault
3 a : a forward or upward push b : a movement (as by a group of people) in a specified direction
4 a : salient or essential element or meaning the thrust of the argument b : principal concern or objective the plan’s major thrust is testing ?Ryan Lizza
thump
[θʌmp] vt. 重击；用拳头打；砰地撞到
vi. 重击；狠打；砰然地响
n. 重打；重击声
Transitive verb
1 : to strike or beat with or as if with something thick or heavy so as to cause a dull sound
2 : POUND, KNOCK
3 : WHIP, THRASH
4 : to produce (music) mechanically or in a mechanical manner ? usually used with out thumped out a tune on the piano
intransitive verb
1 a : to inflict a thump b : to make or move with a thumping sound
2 : to make a vigorous endorsement got a couple ofTsenators to thump for him ?New York Herald Tribune
Noun.: a blow or knock with or as if with something blunt or heavy; also : the sound made by such a blow
ticklish
[‘tikliʃ] adj. 不安定的，不稳定的；难对付的；易倒的；易痒的；忌讳的
Adj.1 a : TOUCHY, OVERSENSITIVE ticklish about his baldness b : easily overturned a canoe is a ticklish craft
2 : requiring delicate handling a ticklish subject
3 : sensitive to tickling
tiff
[tif] n. 淡酒；一口；口角；生气 vi. 生气；小争吵 vt. 啜；饮 vi.: to have a petty quarrel Noun. : a petty quarrel
tightfisted
[‘tait’fistid] adj. 吝啬的
Adj. : reluctant to part with money
tilt
[tilt] vi. 倾斜；翘起；以言词或文字抨击
vt. 使倾斜；使翘起
n. 倾斜
Noun.: a canopy for a wagon, boat, or stall
vt. : to cover or provide with a tilt
Noun.1 a : a contest on horseback in which two combatants charging with lances or similar weapons try to unhorse each other : JOUST b : a tournament of tilts
2 a : DISPUTE, CONTENTION b : SPEED ? used in the phrase full tilt
3 a : the act of tilting : the state or position of being tilted b : a sloping surface c : SLANT, BIAS a tilt toward military involvement
4 : any of various contests resembling or suggesting tilting with lances
transitive verb
1 : to cause to have an inclination
2 a : to point or thrust in or as if in a tilt tilt a lance b : to charge against tilt an adversary
intransitive verb
1 a : to move or shift so as to lean or incline : SLANT b : to incline, tend, or become drawn toward an opinion, course of action, or one side of a controversy
2 a : to engage in a combat with lances : JOUST b : to make an impetuous attack tilt at social evils
timbre
[‘timbə, ‘tæm-, ‘tæŋbrə] n. [音]音色；音质；音品
Noun.: the quality given to a sound by its overtones: as a : the resonance by which the ear recognizes and identifies a voiced speech sound b : the quality of tone distinctive of a particular singing voice or musical instrument
timely
[‘taimli] adj. 及时的；适时的
adv. 及时地；早
Adv.1 archaic : EARLY, SOON
2 : in time : OPPORTUNELY the question was notTtimely raised in the state court ?W. O. Douglas
Adj.1 : coming early or at the right time a timely decision timely payment
2 : appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion a timely book
timeworn
[‘taimwɔ:n] adj. 陈旧的；老朽的
Adj.1 : worn or impaired by time timeworn mansions
2 a : AGE-OLD, ANCIENT timeworn procedures b : HACKNEYED, STALE a timeworn joke
timid
[‘timid] adj. 胆小的；羞怯的
Adj.1 : lacking in courage or self-confidence a timid person
2 : lacking in boldness or determination a timid policy
tinder
[‘tində] n. 火绒；易燃物
Noun.1 : a very flammable substance adaptable for use as kindling
2 : something that serves to incite or inflame that rhetoric was ready tinder for revolution ?Margaret Peters
tinge
[tindʒ] n. 淡色；些许味道；风味
vt. 微染；使带气息
vt.1 a : to color with a slight shade or stain : TINT b : to affect or modify with a slight odor or taste
2 : to affect or modify in character
Noun.1 : a slight staining or suffusing shade or color
2 : an affective or modifying property or influence : TOUCH a tinge of guilt
tinkle
[‘tiŋkl] vt. 使发清脆的声响
vi. 发叮当声
n. 叮当声
Intransitive verb
1 : to make or emit a tinkle or a sound suggestive of a tinkle
2 : URINATE
transitive verb
1 : to sound or make known (the time) by a tinkle
2 a : to cause to make a tinkle b : to produce by tinkling tinkle a tune
Noun.1 : a jingling effect in verse or prose
2 : a series of short high ringing or clinking sounds
tirade
[tai’reid, ‘taireid, ti’r-] n. 激烈的长篇演说
Noun. : a protracted speech usually marked by intemperate, vituperative, or harshly censorious language
To-do
[tə’du:] n. 要办的事；骚乱；大惊小怪
Noun.: BUSTLE, STIR, FUSS
toil
[tɔil] n. 辛苦；苦工；网；圈套
vi. 辛苦工作；艰难地行进
vt. 费力地做；使…过度劳累
Noun.1 archaic a : STRUGGLE, BATTLE b : laborious effort
2 : long strenuous fatiguing labor
synonyms see WORK
intransitive verb
1 : to work hard and long
2 : to proceed with laborious effort : PLOD
transitive verb
1 archaic : OVERWORK
2 archaic : to get or accomplish with great effort
Noun.1 : a net to trap game
2 : something by which one is held fast or inextricably involved : SNARE, TRAP ? usually used in plural caught in the toils of the law
toll
[təul, tɔl] vt. 征收；敲钟
n. 通行费；代价；钟声
vi. 鸣钟；征税
Noun.1 : a tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
2 : compensation for services rendered: as a : a charge for transportation b : a charge for a long-distance telephone call
3 : a grievous or ruinous price inflation has taken its toll; especially : cost in life or health the death toll from the hurricane
intransitive verb : to take or levy toll
transitive verb
1 a : to exact part of as a toll b : to take as toll
2 : to exact a toll from (someone)
vt.1 : ALLURE, ENTICE
2 a : to entice (game) to approach b : to attract (fish) with scattered bait c : to lead or attract (domestic animals) to a desired point
transitive verb
1 : to sound (a bell) by pulling the rope
2 a : to give signal or announcement of the clock tolled each hour b : to announce by tolling church bells tolled the death of the bishop c : to call to or from a place or occasion bells tolled the congregation to church
intransitive verb : to sound with slow measured strokes the bell tolls solemnly
Noun.: the sound of a tolling bell
tome
[təum] n. 册；大本书
Noun.1 : a volume forming part of a larger work
2 : BOOK; especially : a large or scholarly book
toothsome
[‘tuːθs(ə)m] adj. 美味的；漂亮的；令人愉快的
Adj.1 a : AGREEABLE, ATTRACTIVE b : sexually attractive a toothsome blonde
2 : of palatable flavor and pleasing texture : DELICIOUS crisp toothsome fried chicken
synonyms see PALATABLE
Topsy-turvy
[,tɔpsi'tə:vi] n. 颠倒；乱七八糟 adj. 颠倒的；乱七八糟的 vt. 使颠倒；使混乱 adv. 颠倒地；乱七八糟地 Adv.1 : in utter confusion or disorder 2 : with the top or head downward : UPSIDE DOWN Adj.: turned topsy-turvy : totally disordered Noun.: TOPSY-TURVINESS
torment
[tɔ:’ment, ‘tɔ:m-] vt. 折磨，使痛苦；纠缠，作弄
n. 痛苦，苦恼；痛苦的根源
Noun.1 : the infliction of torture (as by rack or wheel)
2 : extreme pain or anguish of body or mind : AGONY
3 : a source of vexation or pain
vt.1 : to cause severe usually persistent or recurrent distress of body or mind to cattle tormented by flies
2 : DISTORT, TWIST
synonyms see AFFLICT
torrent
['tɔrənt, 'tɔ:-] n. 奔流；倾注；迸发；连续不断 Noun.1 : a tumultuous outpouring : RUSH 2 : a violent stream of a liquid (as water or lava) 3 : a channel of a mountain stream Adj.: TORRENTIAL
torrential
[tɔ’renʃəl, tɔ:-, tə-] adj. 猛烈的，汹涌的；奔流的
Adj.1 a : relating to or having the character of a torrent torrential rains b : caused by or resulting from action of rapid streams torrential gravel
2 : resembling a torrent in violence or rapidity of flow
torrid
[‘tɔrid, ‘tɔ:-] adj. 晒热的；热情的
Adj.1 a : parched with heat especially of the sun : HOT torrid sands b : giving off intense heat : SCORCHING
2 : ARDENT, PASSIONATE torrid love letters
toss
[tɔs, tɔ:s] n. 投掷；摇荡；投掷的距离；掷币赌胜负
vt. 投掷；使…不安；突然抬起；使…上下摇动；与…掷币打赌
vi. 辗转；被乱扔；颠簸；掷钱币决定某事
Transitive verb
1 a : to fling or heave continuously about, to and fro, or up and down a ship tossed by waves b : BANDY 2 c : to mix lightly until well coated with a dressing or until the elements are thoroughly combined toss a salad
2 : to make uneasy : stir up : DISTURB
3 a : to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk toss a ball around b : to throw up in the air tossed by a bull c : MATCH 5a d : to send as if by throwing tossed in jail tossed out of the game e : to get rid of : THROW AWAY
4 a : to fling or lift with a sudden motion tosses her head angrily b : to tilt suddenly so as to empty by drinking tossed his glass; also : to consume by drinking toss down a drink
5 : to accomplish, provide, or produce readily or easily toss off a few verses
6 : THROW 18 toss a party
7 : VOMIT 1 ? often used in the phrase toss one’s cookies
intransitive verb
1 a : to move restlessly or turbulently; especially : to twist and turn repeatedly tossed sleeplessly all night b : to move with a quick or spirited gesture
2 : to decide an issue by flipping a coin
synonyms see THROW
Noun.1 : the state or fact of being tossed
2 : an act or instance of tossing: as a : an abrupt tilting or upward fling b : a deciding by chance and especially by flipping a coin c : THROW, PITCH
totter
[‘tɔtə] vi. 蹒跚；踉跄
n. 蹒跚的步子
vi.1 a : to tremble or rock as if about to fall : SWAY b : to become unstable : threaten to collapse
2 : to move unsteadily : STAGGER, WOBBLE
Noun,: an unsteady gait : WOBBLE
toy
[tɔi] n. 玩具；小装饰品；不值钱的东西
vi. 玩弄；调情；随随便便地对待
adj. 作为玩具的；玩物似的
Noun.1 obsolete a : flirtatious or seductive behavior b : PASTIME; also : a sportive or amusing act : ANTIC
2 a : something (as a preoccupation) that is paltry or trifling b : a literary or musical trifle or diversion c : TRINKET, BAUBLE
3 : something for a child to play with
4 : something diminutive; especially : a diminutive animal (as of a small breed or variety)
5 : something that can be toyed with
6 Scottish : a headdress of linen or woolen hanging down over the shoulders and formerly worn by old women of the lower classes
vi.1 : to act or deal with something lightly or without vigor or purpose toyed with the idea
2 : to engage in flirtation
3 : to amuse oneself as if with a toy : PLAY they’re just toying with him
synonyms see TRIFLE
Adj.1 : of diminutive size compared to a standard form or breed a toy dog
2 : designed or made for use as a toy a toy stove
track
[træk] n. 轨道；足迹，踪迹；小道
vt. 追踪；通过；循路而行；用纤拉
vi. 追踪；走；留下足迹
Noun.1 a : detectable evidence (as the wake of a ship, a line of footprints, or a wheel rut) that something has passed b : a path made by or as if by repeated footfalls : TRAIL c : a course laid out especially for racing d : the parallel rails of a railroad e (1) : one of a series of parallel or concentric paths along which material (as music or information) is recorded (as on a phonograph record or magnetic tape) (2) : a group of grooves on a phonograph record containing recorded sound (3) : material recorded especially on or as if on a track a laugh track instrumental tracks a bonus commentary track on a DVD f : a usually metal way (as a groove) serving as a guide (as for a movable lighting fixture)
2 : a footprint whether recent or fossil the huge track of a dinosaur
3 a : the course along which something moves or progresses b : a way of life, conduct, or action c : one of several curricula of study to which students are assigned according to their needs or levels of ability d : the projection on the earth’s surface of the path along which something (as a missile or an airplane) has flown
4 a : a sequence of events : a train of ideas : SUCCESSION b : an awareness of a fact, progression, or condition keep track of the costs lose track of the time
5 a : the width of a wheeled vehicle from wheel to wheel and usually from the outside of the rims b : the tread of an automobile tire c : either of two endless belts on which a tracklaying vehicle travels
6 : track-and-field sports; especially : those performed on a running track
synonyms see TRACE
transitive verb
1 a : to follow the tracks or traces of : TRAIL b : to search for by following evidence until found track down the source
2 a : to follow by vestiges : TRACE b : to observe or plot the moving path of (as a spacecraft or missile) often instrumentally
3 : to travel over : TRAVERSE track a desert
4 a : to make tracks upon b : to carry (as mud) on the feet and deposit
5 : to keep track of (as a trend) : FOLLOW
intransitive verb
1 : TRAVEL a comet tracking eastward
2 a of a phonograph needle : to follow the groove undulations of a recording b of a pair of wheels (1) : to maintain a constant distance apart on the straightaway (2) : to fit a track or rails c of a rear wheel of a vehicle : to follow accurately the corresponding fore wheel on a straightaway
3 : to leave tracks (as on a floor)
tract
[trækt] n. 束；大片土地，地带；小册子
Noun.: verses of Scripture (as from the Psalms) used between the gradual and the Gospel at some masses (as during penitential seasons)
Noun.1 : extent or lapse of time
2 : an area either large or small: as a : an indefinite stretch of land b : a defined area of land
3 a : a system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function the digestive tract b : a bundle of nerve fibers having a common origin, termination, and function
Noun. : a pamphlet or leaflet of political or religious propaganda; also : a piece of writing that is suggestive of such a tract
tractability
[,træktə’biləti] n. 温顺；驯良；易处理
Noun.: the quality or state of being tractable was only too delighted at this tractability?Thomas Hardy
traduce
[trə’dju:s] vt. 中伤；诽谤；背叛
vt.1 : to expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
2 : VIOLATE, BETRAY traduce a principle of law
synonyms see MALIGN
tragedy
[‘trædʒidi] n. 悲剧；灾难；惨案
Noun.1 a : a medieval narrative poem or tale typically describing the downfall of a great man b : a serious drama typically describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force (as destiny) and having a sorrowful or disastrous conclusion that elicits pity or terror c : the literary genre of tragic dramas
2 a : a disastrous event : CALAMITY b : MISFORTUNE
3 : tragic quality or element
traipse
[treɪps] n. 闲荡；漫步；无精打采者
vt. 在…游荡；走过
vi. 疲惫地走；闲荡；拖曳
Intransitive verb : to go on foot : WALK traipsed over to the restaurant children traipsing at her heels; also : to walk or travel about without apparent plan but with or without a purpose a week traipsing through the Ozarks traipsing from office to office
transitive verb : TRAMP, WALK traipse the countryside
synonyms see WANDER
traitor
[‘treitə] n. 叛徒；卖国贼；背信弃义的人
Noun.1 : one who betrays another’s trust or is false to an obligation or duty
2 : one who commits treason
tramp
[træmp] vi. 流浪；践踏，踩；脚步沉重地行走
n. 流浪者；沉重的脚步声；徒步旅行
vt. 践踏，踩；走过
Intransitive verb
1 : to walk, tread, or step especially heavily tramped loudly on the stairs
2 a : to travel about on foot : HIKE b : to journey as a tramp
transitive verb
1 : to tread on forcibly and repeatedly
2 : to travel or wander through or over on foot have tramped all the woods on their property
Noun.1 a : VAGRANT 1a b : a foot traveler c : a woman of loose morals; specifically : PROSTITUTE
2 : a walking trip : HIKE
3 : the succession of sounds made by the beating of feet on a surface (as a road, pavement, or floor)
4 : an iron plate to protect the sole of a shoe
5 : a ship not making regular trips but taking cargo when and where it offers and to any port ? called also tramp steamer
Adj. : having no fixed abode, connection, or destination a tramp dog
tranquility
[træŋ’kwiləti, træn-] n. 宁静；平静
Noun. : the quality or state of being tranquil the tranquillity of the quiet countryside
transfer
[træns’fə:] n. 转让；转移；传递；过户
vi. 转让；转学；换车
vt. 使转移；调任
Transitive verb
1 a : to convey from one person, place, or situation to another : MOVE, SHIFT b : to cause to pass from one to another : TRANSMIT c : TRANSFORM, CHANGE
2 : to make over the possession or control of : CONVEY
3 : to print or otherwise copy from one surface to another by contact
intransitive verb
1 : to move to a different place, region, or situation; especially : to withdraw from one educational institution to enroll at another
2 : to change from one vehicle or transportation line to another
Noun.1 a : conveyance of right, title, or interest in real or personal property from one person to another b : removal or acquisition of property by mere delivery with intent to transfer title
2 a : an act, process, or instance of transferring : TRANSFERENCE 2 b : the carryover or generalization of learned responses from one type of situation to another
3 : one that transfers or is transferred; especially : a graphic image transferred by contact from one surface to another
4 : a place where a transfer is made (as of trains to ferries or as where one form of power is changed to another)
5 : a ticket entitling a passenger on a public conveyance to continue the trip on another route
transfigure
[træns’fiɡə, trænz-, trɑ:n, -ɡjuə] vt. 使变形；使改观；美化；理想化
vt. : to give a new and typically exalted or spiritual appearance to : transform outwardly and usually for the better
synonyms see TRANSFORM
transgression
[træns’ɡreʃən, trænz-, trɑ:n-] n. [地]海侵；犯罪；违反；逸出
Noun.: an act, process, or instance of transgressing: as a : infringement or violation of a law, command, or duty b : the spread of the sea over land areas and the consequent unconformable deposit of sediments on older rocks
transience
[‘trænziəns, -si-, -ʃəns, ‘trɑ:n-] n. 短暂；无常；顷刻（等于transiency）
Noun.: the quality or state of being transient
transpose
[træns’pəuz, trænz-, trɑ:n-] vt. 调换；移项；颠倒顺序
vi. 进行变换
n. 转置阵
vt.1 : to change in form or nature : TRANSFORM
2 : to render into another language, style, or manner of expression : TRANSLATE
3 : to transfer from one place or period to another : SHIFT
4 : to change the relative place or normal order of : alter the sequence of transpose letters to change the spelling
5 : to write or perform (a musical composition) in a different key
6 : to bring (a term) from one side of an algebraic equation to the other with change of sign
synonyms see REVERSE
Noun. : a matrix formed from another matrix by interchanging the rows and columns
trapeze
[trə’pi:z, træ-] n. 秋千；吊架
Noun. : a gymnastic or acrobatic apparatus consisting of a short horizontal bar suspended by two parallel ropes
traverse
[‘trævəs, -və:s, trə’və:s, træ-] n. 穿过；横贯；横木
vt. 穿过；反对；详细研究；在…来回移动
vi. 横越；旋转；来回移动
adj. 横贯的
Noun.1 : something that crosses or lies across
2 : OBSTACLE, ADVERSITY
3 : a formal denial of a matter of fact alleged by the opposing party in a legal pleading
4 a : a compartment or recess formed by a partition, curtain, or screen b : a gallery or loft providing access from one side to another in a large building
5 : a route or way across or over: as a : a zigzag course of a sailing ship with contrary winds b : a curving or zigzag way up a steep grade c : the course followed in traversing
6 : the act or an instance of traversing : CROSSING
7 : a protective projecting wall or bank of earth in a trench
8 a : a lateral movement (as of the saddle of a lathe carriage); also : a device for imparting such movement b : the lateral movement of a gun about a pivot or on a carriage to change direction of fire
9 : a line surveyed across a plot of ground
transitive verb
1 a : to go against or act in opposition to : OPPOSE, THWART b : to deny (as an allegation of fact or an indictment) formally at law
2 a : to go or travel across or over b : to move or pass along or through light rays traversing a crystal
3 : to make a study of : EXAMINE
4 : to lie or extend across : CROSS the bridge traverses a brook
5 a : to move to and fro over or along b : to ascend, descend, or cross (a slope or gap) at an angle c : to move (a gun) to right or left on a pivot
6 : to make or carry out a survey of by using traverses
intransitive verb
1 : to move back and forth or from side to side
2 : to move or turn laterally : SWIVEL
3 a : to climb at an angle or in a zigzag course b : to ski across rather than straight down a hill
4 : to make a survey by using traverses
Adj.: lying across : TRANSVERSE
travesty
[‘trævisti] n. 歪曲；滑稽作品；拙劣的模仿作品
vt. 歪曲；滑稽地模仿
vt.: to make a travesty of : PARODY
Noun.1 : a burlesque translation or literary or artistic imitation usually grotesquely incongruous in style, treatment, or subject matter
2 : a debased, distorted, or grossly inferior imitation a travesty of justice
synonyms see CARICATURE
treachery
[‘tretʃəri] n. 背叛；变节；背叛行为
Noun.1 : violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence : TREASON
2 : an act of perfidy or treason
treaty
[‘tri:ti] n. 条约，协议；谈判
Noun.1 : the action of treating and especially of negotiating
2 a : an agreement or arrangement made by negotiation: (1) : PRIVATE TREATY (2) : a contract in writing between two or more political authorities (as states or sovereigns) formally signed by representatives duly authorized and usually ratified by the lawmaking authority of the state b : a document in which such a contract is set down
trek
[trek] n. 艰苦跋涉
vt. （牛）拉（货车）；搬运
vi. 艰苦跋涉
vi.1 chiefly South African a : to travel by ox wagon b : to migrate by ox wagon or in a train of such
2 : to make one’s way arduously; broadly : JOURNEY
Noun.1 chiefly South African : a journey by ox wagon; especially : an organized migration by a group of settlers
2 : a trip or movement especially when involving difficulties or complex organization : an arduous journey
tremendous
[tri’mendəs] adj. 极大的，巨大的；惊人的
Adj.1 : being such as may excite trembling or arouse dread, awe, or terror
2 a : notable by reason of extreme size, power, greatness, or excellence tremendous problems a writer of tremendous talent ? often used as a generalized term of approval had a tremendous time b : unusually large : HUGE a tremendous number of people
synonyms see MONSTROUS
tremor
[‘tremə] n. 震颤；颤动
Noun.1 a : a trembling or shaking usually from physical weakness, emotional stress, or disease b : nervous excitement the exhibit caused a tremor in the artistic community
2 : a quivering or vibratory motion; especially : a discrete small movement following or preceding a major seismic event
3 a : a feeling of uncertainty or insecurity a tremor of hesitation b : a cause of such a feeling
tremulous
[‘temjuləs] adj. 胆小的；战栗的；震颤的
Adj.1 : characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
2 : affected with timidity : TIMOROUS
3 : such as is or might be caused by nervousness or shakiness a tremulous smile tremulous handwriting
4 : exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered
tribute
[‘tribju:t] n. 礼物；贡物；颂词
Noun.1 a : a payment by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or as the price of protection; also : the tax levied for such a payment b (1) : an excessive tax, rental, or tariff imposed by a government, sovereign, lord, or landlord (2) : an exorbitant charge levied by a person or group having the power of coercion c : the liability to pay tribute
2 a : something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved; especially : a gift or service showing respect, gratitude, or affection a floral tribute b : something (as material evidence or a formal attestation) that indicates the worth, virtue, or effectiveness of the one in question the design is a tribute to his ingenuity
synonyms see ENCOMIUM
trifle
[‘traifl] n. 琐事；蛋糕；少量
vi. 开玩笑；闲混；嘲弄
vt. 浪费；虚度
Noun.1 : something of little value, substance, or importance
2 : a dessert typically consisting of plain or sponge cake often soaked with wine or spirits (as brandy or rum) and topped with layers of preserves, custard, and cream
intransitive verb
1 a : to talk in a jesting or mocking manner or with intent to delude or mislead b : to treat someone or something as unimportant
2 : to handle something idly
transitive verb : to spend or waste in trifling or on trifles
trim
[trim] vt. 修剪；整理；装点
vi. 削减
n. 修剪；整齐；情形
adj. 整齐的
Transitive verb
1 : to embellish with or as if with ribbons, lace, or ornaments trim the Christmas tree the coat was trimmed with fur
2 a : to administer a beating to : THRASH b : DEFEAT trimmed me at chess
3 a : to make trim and neat especially by cutting or clipping trim the hedges b : to free of excess or extraneous matter by or as if by cutting trim a budget trim down the inventory c : to remove by or as if by cutting trimmed thousands from federal payrolls ?Grit
4 a (1) : to cause (as a ship) to assume a desirable position in the water by arrangement of ballast, cargo, or passengers (2) : to adjust (as an airplane or submarine) for horizontal movement or for motion upward or downward b : to adjust (as cargo or a sail) to a desired position
5 : to adjust (as one’s opinions) for reasons of expediency ? often used in the phrase trim one’s sails
intransitive verb
1 a : to maintain neutrality between opposing parties or to favor each equally b : to change one’s views for reasons of expediency
2 : to assume or cause a boat to assume a desired position in the water a boat that trims badly
Adj.1 obsolete : EXCELLENT, FINE
2 : ready for service or use; also : in good physical condition keeps trim by jogging
3 : exhibiting neatness, good order, or compactness of line or structure trim houses
Adv. : in a trim manner : TRIMLY ? used chiefly in combination the trim-cut forest vistas ?W. M. Thackeray
Noun.1 : suitable or excellent condition tries to keep in trim
2 a : one’s clothing or appearance b : material used for ornament or trimming c : the woodwork in the finish of a building especially around openings d : the interior furnishings of an automobile
3 a : the position of a ship or boat especially with reference to the horizontal; also : the difference between the draft of a ship forward and that aft b : the relation between the plane of a sail and the direction of the ship c : the buoyancy status of a submarine d : the attitude of a lighter-than-air craft relative to a fore-and-aft horizontal plane e : the attitude with respect to wind axes at which an airplane will continue in level flight with free controls
4 : something that is trimmed off or cut out
5 : a haircut that neatens a previous haircut
trinket
['triŋkit] n. 小装饰品；不值钱的小玩意儿 vi. 密谋 Noun.1 : a small ornament (as a jewel or ring) 2 : a small article of equipment 3 : a thing of little value : TRIFLE
trivia
[‘triviə] n. 琐事
Noun.: unimportant matters : trivial facts or details; also singular in construction : a quizzing game involving obscure facts
troll
[trəul] vt. 轮唱，使转动；放声高唱；拖饵钓鱼
vi. 参加轮唱；宏亮地唱；拖饵钓鱼
n. 轮唱；钓鱼
Transitive verb
1 : to cause to move round and round : ROLL
2 a : to sing the parts of (as a round or catch) in succession b : to sing loudly c : to celebrate in song
3 a : to fish for by trolling b : to fish by trolling in troll lakes c : to pull through the water in trolling troll a lure d : to search in or at trolls flea markets for bargains; also : PROWL troll nightclubs
intransitive verb
1 : to move around : RAMBLE
2 a : to fish by trailing a lure or baited hook from a moving boat b : SEARCH, LOOK trolling for sponsors; also : PROWL
3 : to sing or play in a jovial manner
4 : to speak rapidly
Noun.: a lure or a line with its lure and hook used in trolling
Noun. : a dwarf or giant in Scandinavian folklore inhabiting caves or hills
trounce
[traʊns] vt. 痛打；严责；打败
vt.: to thrash or punish severely; especially : to defeat decisively
truant
[‘tru:ənt] n. 旷课者；懒惰的人
adj. 旷课的；偷懒的
vi. 逃学；偷懒，逃避责任
Noun. : one who shirks duty; especially : one who stays out of school without permission
Adj.1 : shirking responsibility
2 : being, resembling, or characteristic of a truant
vi.: to idle away time especially while playing truant
trudge
[trʌdʒ] vi. 跋涉；步履艰难地走
vt. 跋涉
n. 长途跋涉；沉重的步伐
Intransitive verb : to walk or march steadily and usually laboriously trudged through deep snow
transitive verb : to trudge along or over
Noun.: a long tiring walk : TRAMP
trumpery
[‘trʌmp(ə)rɪ] n. 中看不中用的东西；废话；废物
adj. 无用的；虚有其表的
Noun.1 a : worthless nonsense b : trivial or useless articles : JUNK a wagon loaded with household trumpery ?Washington Irving
2 archaic : tawdry finery
tumble
[‘tʌmbl] vi. 摔倒；倒塌；滚动；打滚；仓惶地行动
vt. 使摔倒；使滚翻；弄乱
n. 跌倒；翻斤斗；跌跤
Intransitive verb
1 a : to fall suddenly and helplessly b : to suffer a sudden downfall, overthrow, or defeat c : to decline suddenly and sharply (as in price) : DROP the stock market tumbled d : to fall into ruin : COLLAPSE
2 a : to perform gymnastic feats in tumbling b : to turn end over end in falling or flight
3 : to roll over and over, to and fro, or end over end : TOSS
4 : to issue forth hurriedly and confusedly
5 : to come by chance : STUMBLE
6 : to come to understand : CATCH ON didn’t tumble to the seriousness of the problem
transitive verb
1 : to cause to tumble (as by pushing or toppling)
2 a : to throw together in a confused mass b : RUMPLE, DISORDER
3 : to whirl in a tumbling barrel
Noun.1 a : a disordered mass of objects or material b : a disorderly state
2 : an act or instance of tumbling
tumid
[‘tju:mid] adj. 肿胀的；浮夸的
Adj.1 : marked by swelling : SWOLLEN, ENLARGED a badly infected tumid leg
2 : PROTUBERANT, BULGING sails tumid in the breeze
3 : BOMBASTIC, TURGID
tumult
[‘tju:mʌlt] n. 骚动；骚乱；吵闹；激动
Noun.1 a : disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : COMMOTION b : a turbulent uprising : RIOT
2 : HUBBUB, DIN
3 a : violent agitation of mind or feelings b : a violent outburst
turgid
[‘tə:dʒid] adj. 肿胀的；浮夸的；浮肿的
Adj.1 : being in a state of distension : SWOLLEN, TUMID turgid limbs; especially : exhibiting turgor
2 : excessively embellished in style or language : BOMBASTIC, POMPOUS turgid prose
turncoat
[‘tə:nkəut] n. 变节者；背叛者
Noun. : one who switches to an opposing side or party; specifically : TRAITOR
tusk
[tʌsk] n. 长牙；尖头，尖形物
vt. 以牙刺戳；以长牙掘
Noun.1 : an elongated greatly enlarged tooth (as of an elephant or walrus) that projects when the mouth is closed and serves especially for digging food or as a weapon; broadly : a long protruding tooth
2 : one of the small projections on a tusk tenon
vt. : to dig up with a tusk; also : to gash with a tusk
tutor
[‘tju:tə] vt. 辅导；约束
n. 导师；家庭教师；助教
vi. 当家庭教师；（美）在家庭教师指导下学习
Noun.: a person charged with the instruction and guidance of another: as a : a private teacher b : a teacher in a British university who gives individual instruction to undergraduates
transitive verb
1 : to have the guardianship, tutelage, or care of
2 : to teach or guide usually individually in a special subject or for a particular purpose : COACH
intransitive verb
1 : to do the work of a tutor
2 : to receive instruction especially privately
tweak
[twiːk] n. 扭；拧；焦急
vt. 扭；用力拉；开足马力
Transitive verb
1 : to pinch and pull with a sudden jerk and twist : TWITCH tweaked a bud from the stem
2 : to pinch (a person or a body part) lightly or playfully tweaked the baby’s ear affectionately
3 : to make usually small adjustments in or to tweak the controls; especially : FINE-TUNE
4 a : ANNOY, BOTHER tweaking the establishment b : to criticize especially in a sly or sharp manner c : to poke fun at
5 : to injure slightly tweak an ankle
intransitive verb
1 : PULL, PLUCK
2 : to make small adjustments
twee
[twi:] adj. 矫饰的，故作多情的；过分俗丽的
Adj.chiefly British : affectedly or excessively dainty, delicate, cute, or quaint such a theme might sound twee or corny ?Times Literary Supplement
twinge
[twindʒ] n. 阵痛；悔恨 vt. 使刺痛；使感到剧痛 vi. 刺痛；感到剧痛 Transitive verb 1 dialect : PLUCK, TWEAK 2 : to affect with a sharp pain or pang intransitive verb : to feel a sudden sharp local pain Noun.1 : a sudden sharp stab of pain 2 : a moral or emotional pang *a twinge of conscience* *a twinge of sympathy*
typhoon
[tai’fu:n] n. 台风
Noun.1 : a hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
2 : WHIRLWIND 2a a typhoon of activity
tyranny
[‘tirəni] n. 暴政；专横；严酷；残暴的行为（需用复数）
Noun.1 : oppressive power every form of tyranny over the mind of man ?Thomas Jefferson; especially : oppressive power exerted by government the tyranny of a police state
2 a : a government in which absolute power is vested in a single ruler; especially : one characteristic of an ancient Greek city-state b : the office, authority, and administration of a tyrant
3 : a rigorous condition imposed by some outside agency or force living under the tyranny of the clock ?Dixon Wecter
4 : a tyrannical act workers who had suffered tyrannies
tyro
[‘taiərəu] n. 新手，生手；初学者
Noun.: a beginner in learning : NOVICE
synonyms see AMATEUR
ugly
[‘ʌɡli] adj. 丑陋的；邪恶的；令人厌恶的
Adj.1 : FRIGHTFUL, DIRE
2 a : offensive to the sight : HIDEOUS b : offensive or unpleasant to any sense
3 : morally offensive or objectionable corruptionthe ugliest stain of all*
4 a : likely to cause inconvenience or discomfort the ugly truth b : SURLY, QUARRELSOME an ugly disposition the crowd got ugly
Adv. : in an ugly manner was acting ugly
ulcer
[‘ʌlsə] n. 溃疡；腐烂物；道德败坏
Noun.1 : a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus
2 : something that festers and corrupts like an open sore
ulcerate
[‘ʌlsəreit] vi. 形成溃疡，溃烂
vt. 使溃疡；使腐败
Intransitive verb : to become affected with or as if with an ulcer
transitive verb : to affect with or as if with an ulcer
ultramundane
[,ʌltrə’mʌndeɪn] adj. 超俗的；世界之外的；太阳系之外的
Adj.世界之外的，超俗的
umpire
[‘ʌmpaiə] vi. 当裁判，任裁判
vt. 仲裁，裁判
n. 裁判员，仲裁人
Noun.1 : one having authority to decide finally a controversy or question between parties: as a : one appointed to decide between arbitrators who have disagreed b : an impartial third party chosen to arbitrate disputes arising under the terms of a labor agreement
2 : an official in a sport who rules on plays
3 : a military officer who evaluates maneuvers
transitive verb : to supervise or decide as umpire
intransitive verb : to act as umpire
unaffected
[,ʌnə’fektid] adj. 不受影响的；自然的；真挚的；不矫揉造作的
Adj.1 : not influenced or changed mentally, physically, or chemically
2 : free from affectation : GENUINE
unanimous
[ju:’næniməs] adj. 全体一致的；意见一致的；无异议的
Adj.1 : being of one mind : AGREEING
2 : formed with or indicating unanimity : having the agreement and consent of all
unassuming
[ʌnə’sjuːmɪŋ] adj. 谦逊的；不装腔作势的；不出风头的
Adj. : not assuming : MODEST an unassuming librarian an unassuming manner an unassuming neighborhood
unbend
[,ʌn’bend] vt. 弄直；使松弛；卸下
vi. 变直；松弛，变融洽
Transitive verb
1 : to free from flexure : make or allow to become straight unbend a bow
2 : to cause (as the mind) to relax
3 a : to unfasten (as a sail) from a spar or stay b : to cast loose (as a rope) : UNTIE
intransitive verb
1 : to relax one’s severity, stiffness, or austerity
2 : to cease to be bent : become straight
unbidden
[,ʌn’bidən] adj. 未受邀请的；未受指使的；自愿的
Adj. : not bidden : UNASKED, UNINVITED barged in unbidden
unbosom
[ʌn’bʊz(ə)m] vt. 吐露；透露
vi. 剖明心迹；吐露心事
Transitive verb
1 : to give expression to : DISCLOSE, REVEAL
2 : to disclose the thoughts or feelings of (oneself)
intransitive verb : to unbosom oneself
unconscionable
[ʌn’kɒnʃ(ə)nəb(ə)l] adj. 不合理的；昧着良心的；肆无忌惮的；过度的
Adj.1 : not guided or controlled by conscience : UNSCRUPULOUS an unconscionable villain
2 a : EXCESSIVE, UNREASONABLE found an unconscionable number of defects in the car b : shockingly unfair or unjust unconscionable sales practices
uncouth
[,ʌn’ku:θ] adj. 笨拙的；粗野的；不舒适的；[古]陌生的
Adj.1 a archaic : not known or not familiar to one : seldom experienced : UNCOMMON, RARE b obsolete : MYSTERIOUS, UNCANNY
2 a : strange or clumsy in shape or appearance : OUTLANDISH b : lacking in polish and grace : RUGGED uncouth verse c : awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : RUDE
underbid
[,ʌndə’bid] vt. 出价低于…；出较低的价钱
n. 叫牌偏低；出价较低
Transitive verb
1 : to bid less than (a competing bidder)
2 : to bid (a hand of cards) at less than the strength of the hand warrants
intransitive verb : to bid too low
underdog
[‘ʌndədɔɡ] n. 失败者；受压迫者；斗败了的狗
Noun.1 : a loser or predicted loser in a struggle or contest
2 : a victim of injustice or persecution
undergird
[,ʌndə’ɡə:d] vt. 加强；从底层加固
vt.1 archaic : to make secure underneath took measures to undergird the ship ?Acts 27:17 (Revised Standard Version)
2 : to form the basis or foundation of : STRENGTHEN, SUPPORT facts and statistics subtly undergird his commentary ?Susan Q. Stranahan
underling
[‘ʌndəliŋ] n. 下属，部下；走卒
Noun.: one who is under the orders of another : SUBORDINATE, INFERIOR
underlying
[,ʌndə’laiiŋ] adj. 潜在的；根本的；在下面的；优先的
v. 放在…的下面；为…的基础；优先于（underlie的ing形式）
Adj.1 a : lying beneath or below the underlying rock is shale b : BASIC, FUNDAMENTAL an investigation of the underlying issues
2 : evident only on close inspection : IMPLICIT
3 : anterior and prior in claim underlying mortgage
4 : of or being present in deep structure underlying word order
understudy
[‘ʌndə,stʌdi] n. 候补演员；替工
vt. 练习代演；当…的替手；实地演习
vi. 学当替工
Intransitive verb : to study another actor’s part in order to substitute in an emergency
transitive verb : to prepare (as a part) as understudy; also : to prepare as understudy to (as an actor)
Noun. : one who is prepared to act another’s part or take over another’s duties
underwrite
[‘ʌndərait] vt. 给…保险；承诺支付；签在…下
vi. 经营保险业
Transitive verb
1 : to write under or at the end of something else
2 : to set one’s name to (an insurance policy) for the purpose of thereby becoming answerable for a designated loss or damage on consideration of receiving a premium percent : insure on life or property; also : to assume liability for (a sum or risk) as an insurer
3 : to subscribe to : agree to
4 a : to agree to purchase (as security issue) usually on a fixed date at a fixed price with a view to public distribution b : to guarantee financial support of underwrite a project
intransitive verb : to work as an underwriter
undulate
[‘ʌndjuleit] vi. 起伏，波动；震动；呈波浪形
vt. 波动；使波动；使起伏；使成波浪形
adj. 波动的；起伏的；波浪形的
Adj. : having a wavy surface, edge, or markings the undulate margin of a leaf
intransitive verb
1 : to form or move in waves : FLUCTUATE
2 : to rise and fall in volume, pitch, or cadence
3 : to present a wavy appearance
transitive verb : to cause to move in a wavy, sinuous, or flowing manner
synonyms see SWING
unearthly
[,ʌn’ə:θli] adj. 神秘的；怪异的；可怕的；非尘世的
Adj. : not earthly: as a : not mundane : IDEAL unearthly love b : not terrestrial unearthly radio sources c : PRETERNATURAL, SUPERNATURAL an unearthly light d : WEIRD, EERIE unearthly howls e : ABSURD, UNGODLY gets up at an unearthly hour
unfasten
[,ʌn’fɑ:sən, -‘fæ-] vt. 解开；放松
vi. 解开；放松
vt. : to make loose: as a : UNPIN, UNBUCKLE b : UNDO unfasten a button c : DETACH unfasten a boat from its moorings
unflappable
[,ʌn’flæpəbl] adj. 镇定的，不慌张的
Adj.: marked by assurance and self-control
unfold
[,ʌn’fəuld] vt. 打开；呈现
vi. 展开；显露
Transitive verb
1 a : to open the folds of : spread or straighten out : EXPAND unfolded the map b : to remove (as a package) from the folds : UNWRAP
2 : to open to the view : REVEAL; especially : to make clear by gradual disclosure and often by recital
intransitive verb
1 a : to open from a folded state : open out : EXPAND b : BLOSSOM
2 : DEVELOP, EVOLVE as the story unfolds
3 : to open out gradually to the view or understanding : become known a panorama unfolds before their eyes
ungrudging
[,ʌn’ɡrʌdʒiŋ] adj. 情愿的；慷慨的
Adj.: being without envy or reluctance ungrudging efforts
unification
[,ju:nifi’keiʃən] n. 统一；一致；联合
Noun.: the act, process, or result of unifying : the state of being unified
unilateral
[juːnɪ’læt(ə)r(ə)l] adj. 单边的；[植] 单侧的；单方面的；单边音；（父母）单系的
Adj.1 a : done or undertaken by one person or party b : of, relating to, or affecting one side of a subject : ONE-SIDED c : constituting or relating to a contract or engagement by which an express obligation to do or forbear is imposed on only one party
2 a : having parts arranged on one side a unilateral raceme b : occurring on, performed on, or affecting one side of the body or one of its parts unilateral exophthalmos
3 : UNILINEAL
4 : having only one side
unison
[‘ju:nizən] n. 和谐；齐唱；[音]同度；同音
Noun.1 a : identity in musical pitch; specifically : the interval of a perfect prime b : the state of being so tuned or sounded c : the writing, playing, or singing of parts in a musical passage at the same pitch or in octaves
2 : a harmonious agreement or union : CONCORD
univocal
[,ju:ni’vəukəl] adj. 意义明确的；单一意思的
Adj.1 : having one meaning only
2 : UNAMBIGUOUS in search of a morally univocal answer
unkempt
[,ʌn’kempt] adj. 蓬乱的，不整洁的；（言语等）粗野的
Adj.1 : not combed unkempt hair
2 : deficient in order or neatness unkempt individuals unkempt hotel rooms; also : ROUGH, UNPOLISHED unkempt prose
unprepossessing
adj.不吸引人的(unattractive)
联想记忆:un(不)+prepossessing(引人注意的)
Adj.: not prepossessing : creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression a very unprepossessing lot T being fat, skinny, old, young, gawky, commonplace?Rex Ingamells
unprovoked
[ʌnprə’vəʊkt] adj. 无缘无故的；未受挑衅的
Adj.: lacking provocation unprovoked and dastardly attack?F.D.Roosevelt
unravel
[,ʌn’rævəl] vt. 解开；阐明；解决；拆散
vi. 解决；散开
Transitive verb
1 a : to disengage or separate the threads of : DISENTANGLE b : to cause to come apart by or as if by separating the threads of
2 : to resolve the intricacy, complexity, or obscurity of : clear up unravel a mystery
intransitive verb : to become unraveled
