List 05 Flashcards
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oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/
将不胜感激。
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oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/ (obliging, obliged, obliges)
1. V-T If you are obliged to do something, a situation, rule, or law makes it necessary for you to do that thing. 迫使 #The storm got worse and worse. Finally, I was obliged to abandon the car and continue on foot. #暴风雨越来越猛烈。最终，我被迫弃车徒步前行。
2. V-T/V-I To oblige someone means to be helpful to them by doing what they have asked you to do. (通过满足要求而) 帮助 #Mr. Oakley has always been ready to oblige journalists with information. #奥克利先生一直乐于提供信息帮助记者们。 ##We called up three economists to ask how to eliminate the deficit and they obliged with very straightforward answers. ##我们致电3位经济学家咨询消除赤字的方法，他们满足了我们的要求，给出了非常直接的答复。
3. CONVENTION If you tell someone that you would be obliged or should be obliged if they would do something, you are telling them in a polite but firm way that you want them to do it. (如蒙…) 将不胜感激 [正式] #I would be obliged if you could read it to us. #如果你能把它读给我们听，我将不胜感激。
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competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
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competent /ˈkɒmpɪtənt/
1. ADJ Someone who is competent is efficient and effective. 有能力的 #He was a loyal, distinguished and very competent civil servant. #他是一个忠诚、出色、很有能力的公务员。
2. competently ADV 有能力地 #The government performed competently in the face of multiple challenges. #政府在面临多重挑战时表现得很出色。
3. ADJ If you are competent to do something, you have the skills, abilities, or experience necessary to do it well. 能胜任的 #Most adults do not feel competent to deal with a medical emergency involving a child. #多数成年人感到难以应付小孩医疗突发事件。
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hydraulics /haɪˈdrɒlɪks/
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hydraulics /haɪˈdrɒlɪks/
- N-UNCOUNT Hydraulics is the study and use of systems that work using hydraulic pressure. 水力学
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splendour /ˈsplɛndə/
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splendour /ˈsplɛndə/ (splendours) [英国英语]
> AM splendor
1. N-UNCOUNT The splendour of something is its beautiful and impressive appearance. 壮美的外观 #She gazed down upon the nighttime splendour of the city. #她往下凝视着这个城市夜晚的壮美。
2. N-PLURAL The splendours of a place or way of life are its beautiful and impressive features. 壮美的特征 #...such splendours as the Acropolis and the Parthenon. #…像雅典卫城和巴特农神殿那样的壮观。
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shabby /ˈʃæbɪ/
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shabby /ˈʃæbɪ/ (shabbier, shabbiest)
1. ADJ Shabby things or places look old and in bad condition. 破旧的; 破烂的 #His clothes were old and shabby. #他的衣服又旧又破。
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vermouth /ˈvɜːməθ/
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vermouth /ˈvɜːməθ/ (vermouths)
- N-MASS Vermouth is a strong alcoholic drink made from red or white wine flavored with herbs. 苦艾酒
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panorama /ˌpænəˈrɑːmə, -ˈræmə/
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panorama /ˌpænəˈrɑːmə, -ˈræmə/ (panoramas)
1. N-COUNT A panorama is a view in which you can see a long way over a wide area of land, usually because you are on high ground. 全景; 远景 #Horton looked out over a panorama of fertile valleys and gentle hills. #霍顿眺望着那一片肥沃山谷和平缓山脉的景象。
2. N-COUNT A panorama is a broad view of a state of affairs or of a constantly changing series of events. 概述; 全貌 #The play presents a panorama of the history of communism. #这出戏展现了共产主义历史的全貌。
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pride and poverty
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pride and poverty
> 傲慢 / 骄傲与贫穷
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delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
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delighted /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/
1. ADJ If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something. 高兴的 #I know Frank will be delighted to see you. #我知道弗兰克见到你会非常高兴。
2. delightedly ADV 高兴地 [ADV with v] #"There!" Jackson exclaimed delightedly. #“在那儿!”杰克逊高兴地大喊起来。
3. ADJ If someone invites or asks you to do something, you can say that you would be delighted to do it, as a way of showing that you are very willing to do it. 乐意的 [情感] #"You have to come to Todd's graduation party."—"I'd be delighted." #“你一定要来参加托德的毕业派对。”——“非常乐意。”
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immensely /ɪˈmɛnslɪ/
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immensely /ɪˈmɛnslɪ/
1. ADV You use immensely to emphasize the degree or extent of a quality, feeling, or process. 非常 [强调]
#I enjoyed this film immensely.
#我非常喜欢这部电影。
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fellow /ˈfɛləʊ/
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fellow /ˈfɛləʊ/ (fellows)
1. ADJ You use fellow to describe people who are in the same situation as you, or people you feel you have something in common with. 同种情况的; 同类的 [ADJ n] #She discovered to her pleasure, a talent for making her fellow guests laugh. #她高兴地发现一个把她同来的客人逗笑的本事。
2. N-COUNT A fellow is a man or boy. 家伙; 小伙儿 [非正式，老式] #By all accounts, Rodger would appear to be a fine fellow. #根据大家的说法，罗杰应该是个好小伙儿。
3. N-COUNT A fellow of an academic or professional association is someone who is a specially elected member of it, usually because of their work or achievements or as a mark of honour. 特别会员 #...the fellows of the Zoological Society. #…动物协会的特别会员们。
4. N-PLURAL Your fellows are the people who you work with, do things with, or who are like you in some way. 同事; 同伴 [正式] [poss N] #He stood out in terms of competence from all his fellows. #他在能力方面比他所有同事都突出。
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high-spirited /haɪ/ /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
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high-spirited /haɪ/ /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
1. ADJ Someone who is high-spirited is very lively and easily excited. 兴致勃勃的 #All of this leads to a high-spirited team environment. #所有这一切将形成士气高昂的团队环境。
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frank /fræŋk/
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frank /fræŋk/ (franker, frankest)
1. ADJ If someone is frank, they state or express things in an open and honest way. 坦率的 #"It is clear that my client has been less than frank with me," said his lawyer. #“显然我的委托人对我不够坦率，” 他的律师说。
2. frankly ADV 坦率地 [ADV with v] #You can talk frankly to me. #你可以坦率地对我谈。
> frankness 坦率，坦白
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anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/
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anxious /ˈæŋkʃəs/
1. ADJ If you are anxious to do something or anxious that something should happen, you very much want to do it or very much want it to happen. 焦急的 [v-link ADJ] #Both the Americans and the Russians are anxious to avoid conflict in South Asia. #美国人与俄国人都急于避免南亚冲突。 ##He is anxious that there should be no delay. ##他急切希望不会有任何延误。
2. ADJ If you are anxious, you are nervous or worried about something. 焦虑的 #The foreign minister admitted he was still anxious about the situation in the country. #外交部长承认他对该国的局势依然感到焦虑。
3. anxiously ADV 焦虑地 [ADV with v] #They are waiting anxiously to see who will succeed him. #他们在焦虑不安地等着看谁将接替他。
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puzzled /ˈpʌzəld/
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puzzled /ˈpʌzəld/
1. ADJ Someone who is puzzled is confused because they do not understand something. 感到困惑的 #Critics remain puzzled by the election results. #评论家们对选举结果仍感到困惑。
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scepticism /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/
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scepticism /ˈskɛptɪsɪzəm/
> AM skepticism
1. N-UNCOUNT Scepticism is great doubt about whether something is true or useful. 怀疑 #A survey reflects business scepticism about the strength of the economic recovery. #一份调查反映出商业界对经济恢复能力的怀疑。
> 怀疑主义
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stout /staʊt/
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stout /staʊt/ (stouter, stoutest)
1. ADJ A stout person is rather fat. 肥胖的 #He was a tall, stout man with grey hair. #他是一个又高又胖、满头银发的男子。
2. ADJ Stout shoes, branches, or other objects are thick and strong. (鞋、枝条等物体) 结实的 #I hope you've both got stout shoes. #我希望你们两个都穿结实的鞋。
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firm /fɜːm/
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firm /fɜːm/ (firmer, firmest, firms)
1. N-COUNT A firm is an organization which sells or produces something or which provides a service which people pay for. 公司 #The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. #这家公司的雇员们正期待着大笔的奖金。 ##...a legal assistant at a Chicago law firm. ##…一家芝加哥律师事务所的一名法律助理。
2. ADJ If something is firm, it does not change much in shape when it is pressed but is not completely hard. 结实的 #Fruit should be firm and in excellent condition. #水果应该硬实且完好无损。
3. ADJ If someone's grip is firm or if they perform a physical action in a firm way, they do it with quite a lot of force or pressure but also in a controlled way. 强有力的 #The quick handshake was firm and cool. #那次迅速的握手有力而冷静。
4. firmly ADV 强有力地 [ADV after v] #She held me firmly by the elbow and led me to my aisle seat. #她使劲抓着我的胳膊肘，把我领到靠过道的座位上。
5. ADJ If you describe someone as firm, you mean they behave in a way that shows that they are not going to change their mind, or that they are the person who is in control. 坚定的 #She had to be firm with him. "I don't want to see you again." #她不得不坚定地对他说：“我再也不想见到你。”
6. firmly ADV 坚定地 [ADV with v] #"A good night's sleep is what you want," he said firmly. #“好好睡上一晚才是你需要的，”他坚定地说。
7. ADJ A firm decision or opinion is definite and unlikely to change. 确定的 #He made a firm decision to leave Fort Multry by boat. #他作出了明确的决定，要乘船离开穆尔特里堡。
8. firmly ADV 确定地 #Political values and opinions are firmly held, and can be slow to change. #政治价值观和主张是根深蒂固的，要改变可能会很慢。
9. ADJ Firm evidence or information is based on facts and so is likely to be true. 确凿的; 确切的 [ADJ n] #This man may have killed others but unfortunately we have no firm evidence. #这名男子可能还杀过别的人，只可惜我们没有确凿的证据。
10. ADJ You use firm to describe control or a basis or position when it is strong and unlikely to be ended or removed. (控制) 牢固的; (根基等) 稳固的 #Although the Yakutians are a minority, they have firm control of the territory. #虽然雅库特人是少数，但他们却牢牢地控制着这个地区。
11. firmly ADV 牢固地; 稳固地 #This tradition is also firmly rooted in the past. #这个传统也牢固地植根于过去。
12. ADJ If something is firm, it does not shake or move when you put weight or pressure on it, because it is strongly made or securely fastened. 稳固的 #If you have to climb up, use a firm platform or a sturdy ladder. #如果你必须爬上去，就用一个稳固的平台或者一个结实的梯子。
13. firmly ADV 稳固地 #The front door is locked and all the windows are firmly shut. #前门被锁，所有的窗户都关得牢牢地。
14. PHRASE If someone stands firm, they refuse to change their mind about something. 立场坚定 #The council is standing firm against the protest. #市政会对抗议毫不让步。
- V to make or become firm 使坚固; 确实
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exclaim /ɪkˈskleɪm/
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exclaim /ɪkˈskleɪm/ (exclaiming, exclaimed, exclaims)
1. V-T Writers sometimes use exclaim to show that someone is speaking suddenly, loudly, or emphatically, often because they are excited, shocked, or angry. (因兴奋、震惊、愤怒等) 突然呼喊; 惊叫 #"He went back to the lab," Inez exclaimed impatiently. #“他回实验室了，”伊内兹不耐烦地叫道。
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trot /trɒt/
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trot /trɒt/ (trotting, trotted, trots)
1. V-I If you trot somewhere, you move fairly fast at a speed between walking and running, taking small quick steps. 小跑 #I trotted down the steps and out to the shed. #我小步跑下台阶去棚屋。
2. N-SING Trot is also a noun. 小跑 #He walked briskly, but without breaking into a trot. #他轻快地走着，但没有小跑起来。
3. V-I When an animal such as a horse trots, it moves fairly fast, taking quick small steps. You can also say that the rider of the animal is trotting. (马等) 小跑 #Alan took the reins and the small horse started trotting. #艾伦抓住缰绳，小马开始小跑起来。
4. N-SING Trot is also a noun. (马等的) 小跑 #As they started up again, the horse broke into a brisk trot. #当他们又出发时，那匹马便轻快地小跑起来。
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boulevard /ˈbuːlvɑː/
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boulevard /ˈbuːlvɑː/ (boulevards)
1. N-COUNT A boulevard is a wide street in a city, usually with trees along each side. 林荫大道 #...Lenton Boulevard. #…伦特林荫大道。
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clasp /klɑːsp/
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clasp /klɑːsp/ (clasping, clasped, clasps)
1. V-T If you clasp someone or something, you hold them tightly in your hands or arms. 握紧; 抱紧 #She clasped the children to her. #她紧紧地搂住孩子们。
2. N-COUNT A clasp is a small device that fastens something. (拴牢某物的) 扣子; 勾子 #...the clasp of her handbag. #…她的手包扣。
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picturesque /ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk/
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picturesque /ˌpɪktʃəˈrɛsk/
1. ADJ A picturesque place is attractive and interesting, and has no ugly modern buildings. 古雅的 #...a picturesque mountain village. #…一个古雅的山村。
2. N-SING You can refer to picturesque things as the picturesque. 古雅的事物 #...lovers of the picturesque. #…古雅物品的爱好者。
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vague /veɪɡ/
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vague /veɪɡ/ (vaguer, vaguest)
1. ADJ If something written or spoken is vague, it does not explain or express things clearly. 含糊的 #A lot of the talk was apparently vague and general. #这次会谈的许多内容显然是含糊而笼统的。 ##The description was pretty vague. ##这项描述是相当含糊的。
2. vaguely ADV 含糊地 #"I'm not sure," Liz said vaguely. #“我不能肯定，” 莉兹含糊地说。
3. ADJ If you have a vague memory or idea of something, the memory or idea is not clear. 模糊的 #They have only a vague idea of the amount of water available. #他们对于可用水量只有一点模糊的了解。
4. vaguely ADV 模糊地 [ADV with v] #Judith could vaguely remember her mother lying on the sofa. #朱迪斯能够模糊地记得她母亲当时正躺在沙发上。
5. ADJ If you are vague about something, you deliberately do not tell people much about it. 含糊其辞的 #He was vague, however, about just what U.S. forces might actually do. #然而，他对于美国军队真正可能做什么却含糊其辞。
6. ADJ If something such as a feeling is vague, you experience it only slightly. (感觉等) 轻微的 #He was conscious of that vague feeling of irritation again. #他又一次感到微微有些恼火。
7. ADJ A vague shape or outline is not clear and is therefore not easy to see. 模糊不清的 #The bus was a vague shape in the distance. #远处的那辆公共汽车只是一个模糊不清的轮廓。
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cruise /kruːz/
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cruise /kruːz/ (cruising, cruised, cruises)
1. N-COUNT A cruise is a holiday during which you travel on a ship or boat and visit a number of places. 海上航游 #He and his wife were planning to go on a world cruise. #他和妻子那时正计划进行一次环球海上航游。
2. V-T/V-I If you cruise an ocean, river, or canal, you travel around it or along it on a cruise. 巡航; 巡航于 #She wants to cruise the canals of France in a barge. #她想坐驳船游览法国的运河。 ##...a holiday cruising around the Caribbean. ##…环游加勒比海的度假航行。
3. V-I If a car, ship, or aircraft cruises somewhere, it moves there at a steady comfortable speed. (车辆、船只、飞机等) 漫游 #A black and white police car cruised past. #一辆黑白相间的警车平稳驶过。
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emblem /ˈɛmbləm/
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emblem /ˈɛmbləm/ CET4 TEM8 ( emblems )
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N-COUNT An emblem is a design representing a country or organization. 徽章
例：
…the emblem of the Soviet Union.
…苏联的国徽。
- N-COUNT An emblem is something that represents a quality or idea. 象征; 标志
例：
The eagle was an emblem of strength and courage.
鹰是力量和勇气的象征。
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specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/
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specimen /ˈspɛsɪmɪn/ CET4 TEM4 ( specimens )
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N-COUNT A specimen is a single plant or animal which is an example of a particular species or type and is examined by scientists. (动植物的) 标本 [usu with supp]
例：
200,000 specimens of fungus are kept at the Komarov Botanical Institute.
20万个真菌标本被保存在科马罗夫植物研究所。
- N-COUNT A specimen of something is an example of it which gives an idea of what the whole of it is like. 样本 [usu with supp]
例：
Job applicants have to submit a specimen of handwriting.
求职者必须提交一份笔迹样本。
- N-COUNT A specimen is a small quantity of someone’s urine, blood, or other body fluid which is examined in a medical laboratory, in order to find out if they are ill or if they have been drinking alcohol or taking drugs. (供检验用的尿液、血液等的) 抽样
例：
He refused to provide a specimen.
他拒绝提供抽样。
