List-2 Flashcards
anticlimactic
- *adj. 虎头蛇尾的;突降法的;突减的
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- of or relating to a sudden change from an impressive to a ludicrous style
- coming after the climax especially of a dramatic or narrative plot
antidote
- *n. [药] 解毒剂;解药;矫正方法
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- a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
antipathy
- *n. 反感;厌恶;憎恶;不相容
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- a feeling of intense dislike
- the object of a feeling of intense aversion; something to be avoided
antiquarianism
- *n. 古物研究,好古癖
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antiquated
- *adj. 过时的;陈旧的;年老的
v. 使古旧;废弃(antiquate的过去分词) - ——————————————**
- so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
antique
- *adj. 古老的,年代久远的;过时的,古董的;古风的,古式的
n. 古董,古玩;古风,古希腊和古罗马艺术风格
vi. 觅购古玩 - ——————————————**
- an elderly man
- any piece of furniture or decorative object or the like produced in a former period and valuable because of its beauty or rarity
- shop for antiques
- give an antique appearance to
- made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
antiquity
- *n. 高龄;古物;古代的遗物
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- the historic period preceding the Middle Ages in Europe
- extreme oldness
- an artifact surviving from the past
antiseptic
- *adj. 防腐的,抗菌的;非常整洁的
n. 防腐剂,抗菌剂 - ——————————————**
- a substance that destroys micro-organisms that carry disease without harming body tissues
- thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
- clean and honest
- freeing from error or corruption
- made free from live bacteria or other microorganisms
antithesis
- *n. 对立面;对照;对仗
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- exact opposite
- the juxtaposition of contrasting words or ideas to give a feeling of balance
antithetical
- *adj. 对立的,正相反的
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- sharply contrasted in character or purpose
apathetic
- *adj. 冷漠的;无动于衷的,缺乏兴趣的
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- showing little or no emotion or animation
- marked by a lack of interest
apex
- *n. 顶点;尖端
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- the highest point (of something)
- the point on the celestial sphere toward which the sun and solar system appear to be moving relative to the fixed stars
aphorism
- *n. 格言;警句
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- a short pithy instructive saying
appall
- *vt. 使胆寒;使惊骇
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- strike with disgust or revulsion
- fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
apparition
- *n. 幽灵;幻影;鬼怪;离奇出现的东西
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- a ghostly appearing figure
- the appearance of a ghostlike figure
- something existing in perception only
- an act of appearing or becoming visible unexpectedly
appease
- *vt. 使平息;使满足;使和缓;对…让步
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- cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
- overcome or allay
- make peace with
appetizing
- *adj. 开胃的;促进食欲的
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- appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
applaud
- *vt. 赞同;称赞;向…喝彩
vi. 喝彩;鼓掌欢迎 - ——————————————**
- clap one’s hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
- express approval of
applicability
- *n. 适用性;适应性
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- relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand
apply
- *vt. 申请;涂,敷;应用
vi. 申请;涂,敷;适用;请求 - ——————————————**
- put into service; make work or employ (something) for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
- be pertinent or relevant or applicable
- ask (for something)
- apply to a surface
- be applicable to; as to an analysis
apportion
- *vt. 分配,分派;分摊
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- distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose
- give out as one’s portion or share
apposite
- *adj. 适当的;贴切的
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- being of striking appropriateness and pertinence
appreciate
- *vt. 欣赏;感激;领会;鉴别
vi. 增值;涨价 - ——————————————**
- recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
- be fully aware of; realize fully
- hold dear
- gain in value
- increase the value of
appreciative
- *adj. 感激的;赏识的;有欣赏力的;承认有价值的
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- feeling or expressive of gratitude
- having or showing appreciation or a favorable critical judgment or opinion
apprehensive
- *adj. 忧虑的;不安的;敏悟的;知晓的
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- quick to understand
- mentally upset over possible misfortune or danger etc
- in fear or dread of possible evil or harm
apprise
- *vt. 通知;报告
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- inform (somebody) of something
- make aware of
- gain in value
- increase the value of
approach
- *n. 方法;途径;接近
vt. 接近;着手处理
vi. 靠近 - ——————————————**
- ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation
- the act of drawing spatially closer to something
- a way of entering or leaving
- the final path followed by an aircraft as it is landing
- the event of one object coming closer to another
approaching
- *v. 接近(approach的ing形式);[航] 进场;侵入
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- the event of one object coming closer to another
- the temporal property of becoming nearer in time
- the act of drawing spatially closer to something
- of the relatively near future
approbation
- *n. 认可;赞许;批准
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- official approval
- official recognition or approval
appropriate
- *adj. 适当的;恰当的;合适的
vt. 占用,拨出 - ——————————————**
- give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
- take possession of by force, as after an invasion
- suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc
- appropriate for achieving a particular end; implies a lack of concern for fairness
- meant or adapted for an occasion or use
approximate
- *vt. 近似;使…接近;粗略估计
vi. 接近于;近似于
adj. [数] 近似的;大概的 - ——————————————**
- be close or similar
- judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
- not quite exact or correct
- very close in resemblance
- located close together
apropos
- *adj. 恰好的;适当的
adv. 恰好地;适当地;恰当地
prep. 关于 - ——————————————**
- of an appropriate or pertinent nature
- by the way
- at an opportune time
aptitude
- *n. 天资;自然倾向;适宜
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- inherent ability
aquatic
- *adj. 水生的;水栖的;在水中或水面进行的
n. 水上运动;水生植物或动物
n. (Aquatic)人名;(法)阿卡蒂克 - ——————————————**
- a plant that lives in or on water
- relating to or consisting of or being in water
- operating or living or growing in water
arable
- *adj. 适于耕种的;可开垦的
n. 耕地
n. (Arable)人名;(英)阿拉布尔 - ——————————————**
- (of farmland) capable of being farmed productively
arbiter
- *n. [法] 仲裁者;裁决人
n. (Arbiter)人名;(英)阿比特 - ——————————————**
- someone with the power to settle matters at will
- someone chosen to judge and decide a disputed issue
arbitrary
- *adj. [数] 任意的;武断的;专制的
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- based on or subject to individual discretion or preference or sometimes impulse or caprice
arboreal
- *adj. 树木的;栖息在树上的
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- of or relating to or formed by trees
- inhabiting or frequenting trees
- resembling a tree in form and branching structure
arcane
- *adj. 神秘的;晦涩难解的;秘传的
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- requiring secret or mysterious knowledge
archaeological
- *adj. [古] 考古学的;[古] 考古学上的
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- related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
archaic
- *adj. 古代的;陈旧的;古体的;古色古香的
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- so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
- little evolved from or characteristic of an earlier ancestral type
archetypal
- *adj. [生物] 原型的
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- representing or constituting an original type after which other similar things are patterned
architect
n. 建筑师
缔造者
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- someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
architectural
- *adj. 建筑学的;建筑上的;符合建筑法的
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- of or pertaining to the art and science of architecture
archive
- *n. 档案馆;档案文件
vt. 把…存档 - ——————————————**
- a depository containing historical records and documents
- put into an archive
arduous
- *adj. 努力的;费力的;险峻的
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- characterized by toilsome effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
- taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance
- difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill
argumentative
- *adj. 好辩的;辩论的;争辩的
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- given to or characterized by argument
arid
- *adj. 干旱的;不毛的,[农] 荒芜的
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- lacking sufficient water or rainfall
- lacking vitality or spirit; lifeless
aristocratic
- *adj. 贵族的;贵族政治的;有贵族气派的
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- belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
armored
- *adj. 装甲的
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- protected by armor (used of persons or things military)
- used of animals; provided with protective covering
- equipped with the complete arms and armor of a warrior
aromatic
- *adj. 芳香的,芬芳的;芳香族的
n. 芳香植物;芳香剂 - ——————————————**
- (chemistry) of or relating to or containing one or more benzene rings
- having a strong pleasant odor
arresting
- *adj. 醒目的,有趣的;引人注意的
v. 逮捕(arrest的ing形式) - ——————————————**
- commanding attention
arrogant
- *adj. 自大的,傲慢的
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- having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
articulate
- *vt. 清晰地发(音);明确有力地表达;用关节连接;使相互连贯
vi. 发音;清楚地讲话;用关节连接起来
adj. 发音清晰的;口才好的;有关节的 - ——————————————**
- provide with a joint
- put into words or an expression
- speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way
- express or state clearly
- expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language
artisan
- *n. 工匠,技工
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- a skilled worker who practices some trade or handicraft
artistry
- *n. 艺术性;工艺;艺术技巧;艺术效果;艺术工作
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- a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation
artless
- *adj. 天真的;朴实的;无虚饰的
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- characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
- simple and natural; without cunning or deceit
- showing lack of art
- (of persons) lacking art or knowledge
ascent
- *n. 上升;上坡路;登高
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- an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
- a movement upward
- the act of changing location in an upward direction
ascetic
- *adj. 苦行的;禁欲主义的
n. 苦行者;禁欲者 - ——————————————**
- someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline
- pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline
- practicing great self-denial
asceticism
- *n. 禁欲主义;苦行主义;苦行生活
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- the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
- the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
- rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
ascribe
- *vt. 归因于;归咎于
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- attribute or credit to
aseptic
- *adj. 无菌的;防腐性的
n. [助剂] 防腐剂 - ——————————————**
- free of or using methods to keep free of pathological microorganisms
aspect
- *n. 方面;方向;形势;外貌
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- a distinct feature or element in a problem
- a characteristic to be considered
- the visual percept of a region
- the beginning or duration or completion or repetition of the action of a verb
- the feelings expressed on a person’s face
aspen
- *adj. 山杨的;类似白杨的;颤抖的
n. 山杨
n. (Aspen)人名;(芬、英)阿斯彭 - ——————————————**
- any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
aspiration
- *n. 渴望;抱负;呼气;吸引术
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- a will to succeed
- a cherished desire
- a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath
- the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing
aspiring
- *adj. 有抱负的;追求…的;高耸的
v. 立志(aspire的ing形式) - ——————————————**
- desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
assail
- *vt. 攻击;质问;着手解决
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- attack someone physically or emotionally
- launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
- attack in speech or writing
assertion
- *n. 断言,声明;主张,要求;坚持
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- a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
- the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
assertive
- *adj. 肯定的;独断的;坚定而自信的
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- inclined to bold and confident assertion; aggressively self-assured
- confidently aggressive
assessment
- *n. 评定;估价
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- the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth
- an amount determined as payable
- the market value set on assets
- the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event
assiduous
- *adj. 刻苦的,勤勉的
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- marked by care and persistent effort
assimilate
- *vt. 吸收;使同化;把…比作;使相似
vi. 吸收;同化 - ——————————————**
- take up mentally
- become similar to one’s environment
- make similar
- take (gas, light or heat) into a solution
- become similar in sound
assorted
- *adj. 组合的;各种各样的;混杂的
v. 把…分等级;把…归为一类(assort的过去分词) - ——————————————**
- consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds (even to the point of incongruity)
- of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
assume
- *vt. 承担;假定;采取;呈现
vi. 装腔作势;多管闲事 - ——————————————**
- take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
- take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities
- take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect
- take on as one’s own the expenses or debts of another person
- occupy or take on
assuming
- *adj. 傲慢的;不逊的;僭越的
v. 假设(assume的ing形式) - ——————————————**
- excessively forward
assure
- *vt. 保证;担保;使确信;弄清楚
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- make certain of
- inform positively and with certainty and confidence
- assure somebody of the truth of something with the intention of giving the listener confidence
- be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
- cause to feel sure; give reassurance to
assuredness
- *n. 确实;自信;确信;厚颜
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- great coolness and composure under strain
astigmatic
- *adj. 散光的;乱视的;矫正散光的
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- of or relating to a defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature which prevents light rays from meeting at a common focus and so results in distorted images
astound
- *vt. 使惊骇;使震惊
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- affect with wonder
astounding
- *adj. 令人震惊的;令人惊骇的
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- bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
- so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm
astray
- *adv. 误入歧途地;迷途地;迷路
adj. 迷路的;离开正道的;不对头的
n. (Astray)人名;(西)阿斯特赖 - ——————————————**
- away from the right path or direction
- far from the intended target
astronomical
- *adj. 天文的,天文学的;极大的
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- relating or belonging to the science of astronomy
- inconceivably large
astute
- *adj. 机敏的;狡猾的,诡计多端的
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- marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
asunder
- *adv. 化为碎片地;分离地
adj. 分成碎片的;分离的 - ——————————————**
- widely separated especially in space
- into parts or pieces
asymmetric
- *adj. 不对称的;非对称的
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- characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
atheist
- *n. 无神论者
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- someone who denies the existence of god
- related to or characterized by or given to atheism
atomic
- *adj. 原子的,原子能的;微粒子的
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- of or relating to or comprising atoms
- (weapons) deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
- immeasurably small
atonement
- *n. 赎罪;补偿,弥补
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- compensation for a wrong
- the act of atoning for sin or wrongdoing (especially appeasing a deity)
atrocity
- *n. 暴行;凶恶,残暴
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- the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
- an act of atrocious cruelty
atrophy
- *n. 萎缩,萎缩症;发育停止
vi. 萎缩;虚脱 - ——————————————**
- a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse
- any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)
- undergo atrophy
attenuation
- *n. [物] 衰减;变薄;稀释
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- weakening in force or intensity
- the property of something that has been weakened or reduced in thickness or density
attest
- *vt. 证明;证实;为…作证
vi. 证明;作证 - ——————————————**
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one’s behavior, attitude, or external attributes
- authenticate, affirm to be true, genuine, or correct, as in an official capacity
- give testimony in a court of law
- establish or verify the usage of
attribute
- *n. 属性;特质
vt. 归属;把…归于 - ——————————————**
- a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
- an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of an entity
- attribute or credit to
- decide as to where something belongs in a scheme
attrition
- *n. 摩擦;磨损;消耗
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- erosion by friction
- the wearing down of rock particles by friction due to water or wind or ice
- sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation
- a wearing down to weaken or destroy
- the act of rubbing together; wearing something down by friction
attune
- *vt. 使协调;使合拍;为…调音;调合波长
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- adjust or accustom to; bring into harmony with
audacious
- *adj. 无畏的;鲁莽的
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- invulnerable to fear or intimidation
- unrestrained by convention or propriety
- disposed to venture or take risks
audible
adj. 听得见的
听得见地
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- a football play is changed orally after both teams have assumed their positions at the line of scrimmage
- heard or perceptible by the ear
audience
- *n. 观众;听众;读者;接见
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- a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
- the part of the general public interested in a source of information or entertainment
- an opportunity to state your case and be heard
- a conference (usually with someone important)
audit
- *vi. 审计;[审计] 查帐
n. 审计;[审计] 查帐
vt. (美)旁听 - ——————————————**
- an inspection of the accounting procedures and records by a trained accountant or CPA
- a methodical examination or review of a condition or situation
- examine carefully for accuracy with the intent of verification
- attend academic courses without getting credit
augment
- *vi. 增加;增大
vt. 增加;增大
n. 增加;增大 - ——————————————**
- enlarge or increase
- grow or intensify
auspices
- *n. 赞助;保护;预兆(auspice的复数)
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- kindly endorsement and guidance
auspicious
- *adj. 吉兆的,吉利的;幸运的
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- auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
austere
- *adj. 严峻的;简朴的;苦行的;无装饰的
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- severely simple
- of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
- practicing great self-denial
authentic
- *adj. 真正的,真实的;可信的
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- conforming to fact and therefore worthy of belief
- not counterfeit or copied
authenticate
- *vt. 鉴定;证明…是真实的
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- establish the authenticity of something
authoritative
- *adj. 有权威的;命令式的;当局的
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- having authority or ascendancy or influence
- of recognized authority or excellence
- sanctioned by established authority
autobiographical
- *adj. 自传的;自传体的;自传作家的
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- of or relating to or characteristic of an autobiographer
- relating to or in the style of an autobiography
autobiography
- *n. 自传;自传文学
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- a biography of yourself
autograph
- *n. 亲笔,手稿;亲笔签名
vt. 亲笔签名于…;亲笔书写 - ——————————————**
- something written by one’s own hand
- a person’s own signature
- mark with one’s signature
automated
- *adj. 自动化的;机械化的
v. 自动化(automate的过去分词);自动操作 - ——————————————**
- operated by automation
automotive
- *adj. 汽车的;自动的
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- of or relating to motor vehicles
- containing within itself the means of propulsion or movement
autonomous
- *adj. 自治的;自主的;自发的
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- (of political bodies) not controlled by outside forces
- existing as an independent entity
- (of persons) free from external control and constraint in e.g. action and judgment
autonomy
- *n. 自治,自治权
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- immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
- personal independence
avarice
- *n. 贪婪,贪财
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- reprehensible acquisitiveness; insatiable desire for wealth (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- extreme greed for material wealth
avaricious
- *adj. 贪婪的;贪得无厌的
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- immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
averse
- *adj. 反对的;不愿意的
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- (usually followed by `to’) strongly opposed
avid
- *adj. 渴望的,贪婪的;热心的
n. (Avid)人名;(俄)阿维德 - ——————————————**
- (often followed by `for’) ardently or excessively desirous
- marked by active interest and enthusiasm
avocational
- *of or involved in an avocation
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avoid
- *vt. 避免;避开,躲避;消除
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- stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
- refrain from doing something
- refrain from certain foods or beverages
- declare invalid
awe
- *vt. 使敬畏;使畏怯
n. 敬畏
n. (Awe)人名;(德)阿韦 - ——————————————**
- an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
- a profound emotion inspired by a deity
- inspire awe in
awe-inspiring
- *adj. 使人敬畏的;令人惊叹的
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- inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
awe-struck
- *adj. 肃然起敬的;充满敬畏的
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- having or showing a feeling of mixed reverence and respect and wonder and dread
awkward
- *adj. 尴尬的;笨拙的;棘手的;不合适的
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- causing inconvenience
- lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance
- difficult to handle or manage especially because of shape
- not elegant or graceful in expression
- hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
axiom
- *n. [数] 公理;格言;自明之理
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- a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
- (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
bacterium
- *n. [微] 细菌;杆菌属
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- (microbiology) single-celled or noncellular spherical or spiral or rod-shaped organisms lacking chlorophyll that reproduce by fission; important as pathogens and for biochemical properties; taxonomy is difficult; often considered plants
baffle
- *vt. 使…困惑;使…受挫折;用挡板控制
n. 挡板;困惑
vi. 做徒劳挣扎 - ——————————————**
- a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy
- be a mystery or bewildering to
- hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
- check the emission of (sound)
balk
- *n. 障碍;错误
vt. 阻止;推诿;错过
vi. 犹豫;突然止步不前
n. (Balk)人名;(英)鲍克;(瑞典)巴尔克;(法、德、俄、芬)巴尔克 - ——————————————**
- the area on a billiard table behind the balkline
- something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
- one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
- an illegal pitching motion while runners are on base
- refuse to comply
ballad
- *n. 歌谣,民谣;叙事歌谣;流行抒情歌曲
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- a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
- a narrative poem of popular origin
balm
- *n. 香油;镇痛软膏;香峰草,香树膏
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- any of various aromatic resinous substances used for healing and soothing
- semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
balmy
- *adj. 芳香的;温和的;止痛的
n. (Balmy)人名;(法)巴尔米 - ——————————————**
- informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
- mild and pleasant
banal
- *adj. 陈腐的;平庸的;老一套的
n. (Banal)人名;(法、意)巴纳尔 - ——————————————**
- repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
bane
- *n. 毒药;祸害;灭亡的原因
n. (Bane)人名;(法)巴纳;(塞)巴内;(日)伴卫(名);(英)贝恩 - ——————————————**
- something causes misery or death
banish
- *vt. 放逐;驱逐
n. (Banish)人名;(英)巴尼什 - ——————————————**
- expel from a community or group
- ban from a place of residence, as for punishment
- expel, as if by official decree
- drive away
banter
- *n. (善意的)戏谑;逗弄
vt. 善意地取笑;逗弄
vi. 开玩笑;谈笑
n. (Banter)人名;(德)班特 - ——————————————**
- light teasing repartee
- be silly or tease one another
barbarous
- *adj. 野蛮的;残暴的
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- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
- primitive in customs and culture
baroque
- *adj. 巴洛克式的;结构复杂的,形式怪样的
n. 巴洛克风格;巴洛克艺术 - ——————————————**
- elaborate and extensive ornamentation in decorative art and architecture that flourished in Europe in the 17th century
- having elaborate symmetrical ornamentation
barren
- *adj. 贫瘠的;不生育的;无益的;沉闷无趣的;空洞的
n. 荒地
n. (Barren)人名;(西、英)巴伦 - ——————————————**
- an uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation
- providing no shelter or sustenance
- completely wanting or lacking
- not bearing offspring
- incapable of sustaining life
barrier
- *n. 障碍物,屏障;界线
vt. 把…关入栅栏
n. (Barrier)人名;(法)巴里耶 - ——————————————**
- a structure or object that impedes free movement
- any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
- anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access
base
- *n. 基础;底部;垒
adj. 卑鄙的;低劣的
vt. 以…作基础
n. (Base)人名;(日)马濑(姓) - ——————————————**
- any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
- installation from which a military force initiates operations
- lowest support of a structure
- place that runner must touch before scoring
- (numeration system) the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
bashfulness
- *n. 羞怯;腼腆
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- feeling embarrassed due to modesty
bask
- *vi. 晒太阳;取暖;愉快或舒适
vt. 使…晒太阳;使暖和而舒适
n. (Bask)人名;(芬)巴斯克 - ——————————————**
- derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- be exposed
bastion
- *n. 堡垒;棱堡
n. (Bastion)人名;(英)巴斯申 - ——————————————**
- a group that defends a principle
- a stronghold into which people could go for shelter during a battle
- projecting part of a rampart or other fortification
beaded
- *adj. 珠状的;饰以珠的
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- covered with beads of liquid
- covered with beads or jewels or sequins
befriend
- *vt. 帮助;待人如友;扶助
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- become friends with
beleaguer
- *vt. 围攻;围
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- annoy persistently
- surround so as to force to give up
belie
- *vt. 掩饰;与…不符;使失望;证明…虚假错误
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- be in contradiction with
- represent falsely
believable
- *adj. 可信的
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- capable of being believed
belittle
- *vt. 轻视;贬低;使相形见小
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- cause to seem less serious; play down
- express a negative opinion of
- lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
bellicose
- *adj. 好战的;好斗的
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- having or showing a ready disposition to fight