List 01 Flashcards
recognition /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
recognition /ˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən/
1. N-UNCOUNT Recognition is the act of recognizing someone or identifying something when you see it. 认出; 识别
#He searched for a sign of recognition on her face, but there was none.
#他在她的脸上搜寻她认出来的迹象,但没有。
2. N-UNCOUNT Recognition of something is an understanding and acceptance of it. 认可; 接受 #Recognition of the importance of career development is increasing. #对职业发展重要性的认可在不断增加。
3. N-UNCOUNT When a government gives diplomatic recognition to another country, they officially accept that its status is valid. (国际上的) 正式承认 #His government did not receive full recognition by the United States until July. #他的政府直到7月才得到美国的完全承认。
4. N-UNCOUNT When a person receives recognition for the things that they have done, people acknowledge the value or skill of their work. 赞赏; 赏识 #At last, her father's work has received popular recognition. #最终,她父亲的工作得到了大家的普遍赞赏。
5. PHRASE If something is done in recognition of someone's achievements, it is done as a way of showing official appreciation of them. 用以肯定 #...a small plaque in recognition of her contribution to the university. #…一枚用以肯定她对该大学所做贡献的奖章。
invoice /ˈɪnvɔɪs/
invoice /ˈɪnvɔɪs/ (invoicing, invoiced, invoices) 1. N-COUNT An invoice is a document that lists goods that have been supplied or services that have been done, and says how much money you owe for them. 费用清单; 发票 #We will then send you an invoice for the total course fees. #然后我们将寄给你一张全部课程费用的发票。
2. V-T If you invoice someone, you send them a bill for goods or services you have provided them with. 给…开具发票 #The agency invoices the client who then pays the full amount to the agency. #那个代销处给客户开具发票,然后客户向代销处支付全部的款项。
identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/
identical /aɪˈdɛntɪkəl/
1. ADJ Things that are identical are exactly the same. 完全相同的
#The three bombs were virtually identical.
#这3个炸弹几乎一模一样。
2. identically ADV 完全相同地 #...nine identically dressed female dancers. #…9个着装相同的女舞蹈演员。
duct
duct /dʌkt/ (ducts) 1. N-COUNT A duct is a pipe, tube, or channel which carries a liquid or gas. 输送管道 #...a big air duct in the ceiling. #…天花板上一根粗大的导风管。
framework /ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk/
framework /ˈfreɪmˌwɜːk/ (frameworks) 1. N-COUNT A framework is a particular set of rules, ideas, or beliefs which you use in order to deal with problems or to decide what to do. 体系 #...within the framework of federal regulations. #…在联邦法规的体系内。
2. N-COUNT A framework is a structure that forms a support or frame for something. 构架 #...wooden shelves on a steel framework. #…在钢架上的木搁板。
threshold /ˈθrɛʃəʊld/
threshold /ˈθrɛʃəʊld/ (thresholds) 1. N-COUNT The threshold of a building or room is the floor in the doorway, or the doorway itself. 门口 #He stopped at the threshold of the bedroom. #他在卧室门口停了下来。
2. N-COUNT A threshold is an amount, level, or limit on a scale. When the threshold is reached, something else happens or changes. 界限; 临界点 #Moss has a high threshold for pain and a history of fast healing. #莫斯的忍痛力很强,而且有迅速愈合的经历。
3. PHRASE If you are on the threshold of something exciting or new, you are about to experience it. 即将经历 #We are on the threshold of a new era in astronomy. #我们将迈入天文学的新时代。
venue /ˈvɛnjuː/
venue /ˈvɛnjuː/ (venues)
1. N-COUNT The venue for an event or activity is the place where it will happen. 举办场所
#The International Convention Centre is the venue for a three-day arts festival.
#国际会议中心是为期3天的艺术节的举办场所。
algorithm /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/
algorithm /ˈælɡəˌrɪðəm/ (algorithms)
1. N-COUNT An algorithm is a series of mathematical steps, especially in a computer program, which will give you the answer to a particular kind of problem or question. (尤指计算机程序中的)演算法
pertinent /ˈpɜːtɪnənt/
pertinent /ˈpɜːtɪnənt/
1. ADJ Something that is pertinent is relevant to a particular subject. 相关的 [正式]
#She had asked some pertinent questions.
#她问了一些相关的问题。
##…name, address, and other pertinent information.
##…姓名、地址及其他相关信息。
extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/
extent /ɪkˈstɛnt/ 1. N-SING If you are talking about how great, important, or serious a difficulty or situation is, you can refer to the extent of it. 程度 #The government itself has little information on the extent of industrial pollution. #政府本身对工业污染的程度知之甚少。
2. N-SING The extent of something is its length, area, or size. 长度; 广度; 范围 #Industry representatives made it clear that their commitment was only to maintain the extent of forests, not their biodiversity. #业界代表们申明他们只承诺维持森林的规模而不是其生物多样性。
3. PHRASE You use expressions such as to a large extent, to some extent, or to a certain extent in order to indicate that something is partly true, but not entirely true. 在很大/某种/一定程度上 [含糊] #It was and, to a large extent, still is a good show. #它曾是而且在很大程度上仍是一个好节目。 ##To some extent this was the truth. ##在某种程度上这是事实。
4. PHRASE You use expressions such as to what extent, to that extent, or to the extent that when you are discussing how true a statement is, or in what ways it is true. 在何种/那种/这种/程度上 [含糊] #It's still not clear to what extent this criticism is originating from within the ruling party. #现在还不清楚这个批判在多大程度上源自执政党内部。
5. PHRASE You use expressions such as to the extent of, to the extent that, or to such an extent that in order to emphasize that a situation has reached a difficult, dangerous, or surprising stage. 到…/那种/如此地步 [强调] #Ford kept his suspicions to himself, even to the extent of going to jail for a murder he obviously didn't commit. #福特把自己的怀疑藏在心里,即使到了要为他显然没有犯的谋杀罪而入狱的地步他也不说。
commit /kəˈmɪt/
commit /kəˈmɪt/ (committing, committed, commits) 1. V-T If someone commits a crime or a sin, they do something illegal or bad. 犯 (罪); 做 (坏事) #I have never committed any crime. #我从没有犯过任何罪。 ##This is a man who has committed murder. ##这是个犯了谋杀罪的男人。
2. V-T If someone commits suicide, they deliberately kill themselves. 进行 (自杀) #There are unconfirmed reports he tried to commit suicide. #有未经证实的报道说他曾企图自杀。
3. V-T If you commit money or resources to something, you decide to use them for a particular purpose. 调拨 (钱、资源) #They called on Western nations to commit more money to the poorest nations. #他们号召西方国家为最贫困国家拨更多的款。 ##The company had committed thousands of dollars for a plan to reduce mercury emissions. ##该公司已经为了一项减少汞排放的计划调拨了数千美元。
4. V-T/V-I If you commit yourself to something, you say that you will definitely do it. If you commit yourself to someone, you decide that you want to have a long-term relationship with them. 使 (自己) 致力于; 使 (自己) 承诺 (与某人的长期关系) #I would advise people to think very carefully about committing themselves to working Sundays. #我会建议人们认真考虑答应周日工作。 ##I'd like a friendship that might lead to something deeper, but I wouldn't want to commit myself too soon. ##我想要可能发展到更深层关系的友谊,但我不想太快做出承诺。 ###He won't commit. ###他不会承诺。
5. V-T If you do not want to commit yourself on something, you do not want to say what you really think about it or what you are going to do. (就某事) 表态 [with brd-neg] #It isn't their diplomatic style to commit themselves on such a delicate issue. #就如此微妙的问题表态不是他们的外交风格。
6. V-T If someone is committed to a mental hospital, prison, or other institution, they are officially sent there for a period of time. 送交 (到精神病院、监狱等) [usu passive] #Arthur's drinking caused him to be committed to a psychiatric hospital. #阿瑟酗酒导致他被关进了一家精神病院。
7. V-T If you commit something to paper or to writing, you record it by writing it down. If you commit something to memory, you learn it so that you will remember it. 记 (在纸上、记忆中) #She had not committed anything to paper about it. #她还没有把关于它的任何东西记在纸上。
extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
extinguish /ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ (extinguishing, extinguished, extinguishes)
1. V-T If you extinguish a fire or a light, you stop it from burning or shining. 使熄灭 [正式]
#It took about 50 minutes to extinguish the fire.
#扑灭那场大火花了约五十分钟。
2. V-T If something extinguishes a feeling or idea, it destroys it. 使破灭; 消除 #The message extinguished her hopes of Richard's return. #这消息使她对理查德返回的希望破灭了。
shorthand /ˈʃɔːtˌhænd/
shorthand /ˈʃɔːtˌhænd/ 1. N-UNCOUNT Shorthand is a quick way of writing and uses signs to represent words or syllables. Shorthand is sometimes used by secretaries and journalists to write down what someone is saying. 速记法 #Ben took notes in shorthand. #本用速记法记笔记。
2. N-UNCOUNT You can use shorthand to mean a quick or simple way of referring to something. 简约表达法 [also 'a' N] #Laslett uses the shorthand of "second age" for the group of younger people who are creating families. #拉斯莱特用“第二代”来简单指称那些更年轻、正在组建家庭的人。
progression /prəˈɡrɛʃən/
progression /prəˈɡrɛʃən/ (progressions)
1. N-COUNT A progression is a gradual development from one state to another. (从一状态到另一状态的) 逐步发展
#Both drugs slow the progression of HIV, but neither cures the disease.
#两种药都能减缓艾滋病病毒的发展,但都不能治愈艾滋病。
finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/
finite /ˈfaɪnaɪt/ 1. ADJ Something that is finite has a definite fixed size or extent. 有限的 [正式] #...a finite set of elements. #…有限的一组元素。 ##Only a finite number of situations can arise. ##只有有限的几种情况可能会出现。
accommodate /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/
accommodate /əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/ (accommodating, accommodated, accommodates)
1. V-T If a building or space can accommodate someone or something, it has enough room for them. 容纳 [no cont]
#The school was not big enough to accommodate all the children.
#学校没有足够的地方容纳所有的学生。
2. V-T To accommodate someone means to provide them with a place to live or stay. 为…提供住宿 #...a hotel built to accommodate guests for the wedding of King Alfonso. #…一个为来参加阿方索国王婚礼的客人提供住宿而建造的宾馆。
3. V-T If something is planned or changed to accommodate a particular situation, it is planned or changed so that it takes this situation into account. 使…适应 [正式] #The roads are built to accommodate gradual temperature changes. #这些道路是为适应气温的逐渐变化而建的。
regard to
regard to
>Translation Reference: 关于;向…问好
#In regard to his work, we have no complaints.
#关于他的工作,我们没有什么可指责的。
> without regard to 不考虑; 不顾到; 不顾及
pay regard to 重视; 注意到; 注意
schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/
schematic /skɪˈmætɪk/
1. ADJ A schematic diagram or picture shows something in a simple way. 图解的 [usu ADJ n]
#This is represented in the schematic diagram below.
#这在下面的图解表中展现。
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/
campaign /kæmˈpeɪn/ (campaigning, campaigned, campaigns) 1. N-COUNT A campaign is a planned set of activities that people carry out over a period of time in order to achieve something such as social or political change. (有计划的) 活动; 运动 #During his election campaign he promised to put the economy back on its feet. #竞选活动期间,他许诺要致力于恢复经济。 ##...a campaign to improve the training of staff. ##…改进员工培训的一个活动。
2. N-COUNT In a war, a campaign is a series of planned movements carried out by armed forces. 一系列军事行动; 战役 #The allies are intensifying their air campaign. #盟军在加强他们的空中军事活动。
3. V-I If someone campaigns for something, they carry out a planned set of activities over a period of time in order to achieve their aim. 从事运动 #We are campaigning for law reform. #我们正从事法律改革运动。
- → see also ad campaign 广告宣传
dictate /dɪkˈteɪt/ or ˈdɪkteɪt
dictate (dictating, dictated, dictates)
>Pronounces /dɪkˈteɪt/ as verb, /ˈdɪkteɪt/ as N.
1. V-T If you dictate something, you say or read it aloud for someone else to write down. 口授; 使听写 #Sheldon writes every day of the week, dictating his novels in the morning. #谢尔登每天都进行创作,在上午口述他的小说。
2. V-T If someone dictates to someone else, they tell them what they should do or can do. 指示; 命令 #What right has one country to dictate the environmental standards of another? #一个国家有什么权利规定另一个国家的环境标准? ##What gives them the right to dictate to us what we should eat? ##是什么给他们权利来规定我们该吃什么?
3. V-T If one thing dictates another, the first thing causes or influences the second thing. 导致; 影响 #The film's budget dictated a tough schedule. #该影片的预算决定了紧张的拍摄进度。 ##Of course, a number of factors will dictate how long an apple tree can survive. ##当然,一棵苹果树能存活多久是由许多因素决定的。
4. V-T You say that logic or common sense dictates that a particular thing is the case when you believe strongly that it is the case and that logic or common sense will cause other people to agree. (逻辑或常识) 使人相信 #Logic dictates that our ancestors could not have held a yearly festival until they figured what a year was. #依照逻辑推论,我们的祖先在弄清1年是什么意思之前,不可能举行过每年一度的节庆。
5. N-COUNT Dictates are principles or rules which you consider to be extremely important. 原则; 规定 #We have followed the dictates of our consciences and have done our duty. #我们凭良心做事,尽了我们的职责。
intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/
intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ 1. ADJ If you have an intuitive idea or feeling about something, you feel that it is true although you have no evidence or proof of it. 直觉的 #A positive pregnancy test soon confirmed her intuitive feelings. #阳性的孕检结果很快证实了她的直觉。
2. intuitively ADV 凭直觉地 #He seemed to know intuitively that I must be missing my mother. #他似乎凭直觉知道我一定是在思念我的母亲。
instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
instinctive /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/ 1. ADJ An instinctive feeling, idea, or action is one that you have or do without thinking or reasoning. 本能的 #It's an instinctive reaction – if a child falls you pick it up. #这是一种本能的反应–如果小孩摔倒了你会扶他起来。
2. instinctively ADV 本能地 [ADV with v] #Jane instinctively knew all was not well with her 10-month old son. #简本能地知道她10个月大的儿子不太对劲。
analogy /əˈnælədʒɪ/
analogy /əˈnælədʒɪ/ (analogies)
1. N-COUNT If you make or draw an analogy between two things, you show that they are similar in some way. 类比
#The analogy between music and fragrance has stuck.
#音乐与香味的类比已经深入人心了。
> analogy to something….
dissipate /ˈdɪsɪˌpeɪt/
dissipate /ˈdɪsɪˌpeɪt/ (dissipating, dissipated, dissipates)
1. V-T/V-I When something dissipates or when you dissipate it, it becomes less or becomes less strong until it disappears or goes away completely. 驱散; 消散 [正式]
#The tension in the room had dissipated.
#房间里的紧张气氛已经消散了。
2. V-T When someone dissipates money, time, or effort, they waste it in a foolish way. 浪费 (金钱、时间、努力等) [正式] #He needs someone who can keep him from dissipating his time and energy on too many different things. #他需要有人来阻止他浪费时间和精力做太多不同的事情。
parenthetical /ˌpærənˈθɛtɪkəl/
parenthetical /ˌpærənˈθɛtɪkəl/ 1. ADJ A parenthetical remark or section is put into something written or spoken but is not essential to it. 附加的; 插入语的 [usu ADJ n] #Fox was making a long parenthetical remark about his travels on the border of the country. #福克斯正在插入一大段题外话,讲述他在该国边境游历的故事。
2. parenthetically ADV #Well, parenthetically, I was trying to quit smoking at the time. #嗯,插一句,我那时正尝试戒烟。 ##And what, we may ask parenthetically, does it mean? ##我们想插问一句,这是什么意思?