Words Flashcards
Dread
恐惧,怕,非常害怕
Scared
honest
诚实,老实,正直,坦白,朴实
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere.
used to persuade someone of the truth of something.
hop
跳 jump
frantic
疯狂的, 丧心病狂, 狂暴
wild or distraught with fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
bonkers
疯子,疯狂的
encroach
侵犯,侵占,侵害 intrude on (a person’s territory or a thing considered to be a right).
violate
违反, 侵犯,违背
intrude
侵入,侵略 invade
put oneself deliberately into a place or situation where one is unwelcome or uninvited.
awe
敬畏,恐吓,威严, awesome, 惊人
a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
chaotic
混乱的 disorganized, big mix
splice
拼接 connect, put things together
administrator
行政人员, 管理员, 管理人
a person responsible for running a business, organization, etc.
annual
年度的, 全年,once every year
intuitive
直觉,直观,
using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive.
forecast
预报,预测
blink
眨
sarcasm
讽刺
saying the opposite what you just said
irony ( ironic)
讽刺,反话 (讽刺的,滑稽的,挖苦的)
n. the expression of one’s meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.
adj. of or like iron
radar
雷达
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance, and speed of aircraft, ships, and other objects, by sending out pulses of high-frequency electromagnetic waves that are reflected off the object back to the source.
leap
跳跃,
dozen
十二, 一打
manual
手动的,手工,谱
adj. relating to or done with the hands.
n. a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject; a handbook.
a vehicle with manual transmission
mimic
模仿,类似的
imitate
模拟 ,模仿,copy
v. take or follow as a model.
copy (a person’s speech or mannerisms), especially for comic effect.
regard
看待,看作, 关心,视
consider or think of (someone or something) in a specified way.
ease
舒适,放松, 减轻
explosive
爆炸性的
diagnosis
诊断 the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
journal
杂志,日志
a daily record of news and events of a personal nature
poverty
贫困,贫穷,缺乏
the state of being extremely poor.
bluster
咆哮,吓唬
v. talk in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way with little effect.
n. loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect.
query
查询,询问,疑问
a question, especially one addressed to an official or organization.
bold
胆大,刚劲,胆壮
(of a person, action, or idea) showing an ability to take risks;
provocative( provoke)
挑衅,气人的 (惹,招惹,挑逗 causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction
{stimulate or give rise to (a reaction or emotion, typically a strong or unwelcome one) in someone.}
daunt
吓住,使畏缩 scared make (someone) feel intimidated or apprehensive
intimidate
威逼,恐吓
frighten or overawe (someone), especially in order to make them do what one wants.
skyrocket
飞涨 increase very steeply or rapidly.
chalk
粉笔
cogitate
思索 think deeply about something;
impress
留下深刻印象,铭刻
make (someone) feel admiration and respect.
tolerable
可以忍受的,可容忍,able to endure
trendiest
最时髦的,very fashionable or up to date
jinxed
被诅咒的
bring bad luck to; cast an evil spell on
arrest
逮捕,拘捕,扣留
seize (someone) by legal authority and take into custody
hurtling (hurtle)
飞驰
move or cause to move at a great speed, typically in a wildly uncontrolled manner.
enormous
巨大的,庞大
adj. very large in size, quantity, or extent.
imperceptible
难以察觉的
impossible to perceive
grandmaster
棋圣,棋手
outstripping
超越,超过
move faster than and overtake (someone else)
strip
剥夺,脱掉,条子
verb. remove all coverings from.
dedicate
奉献,贡献
unfortunately
很遗憾
cognition
认识,知觉
n. the mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses
unemployment
失业
virtual
虚拟的 almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition.
verge
边缘,边沿,边
an edge or border.
ridicule
嘲笑,嘲讽,取笑 make fun of
array
大批,排列,部署
n. an impressive display or range of a particular type of thing
an ordered series or arrangement.
v. display or arrange (things) in a particular way.
operate
操作,操纵,经营
(of a person) control the functioning of (a machine, process, or system).
conscious
有意识的,自觉,察觉
aware of and responding to one’s surroundings; awake.
core
核,核心
exploit
利用,开发,伟业,功
make full use of and derive benefit from
rosy
红润,透红,玫瑰红色的(especially of a person’s skin) colored like a pink or red rose
naive
幼稚的,老实,天真的
(of a person or action) showing a lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
optimism
乐观
n. hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
the doctrine, especially as set forth by Leibniz, that this world is the best of all possible worlds.
humble
谦逊的,谦卑,低微,低三下四,鄙贱
adj. having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s own importance.
of low social, administrative, or political rank.
v. lower (someone) in dignity or importance.
emulate
仿真,竞争,比,看齐 copy someone in a good way 模仿
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
tedious
乏味
too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
catastrophe
灾难,浩劫
an event causing great and often sudden damage or suffering;
upheaval
动荡,动乱 a violent or sudden change or disruption to something.
churn
(churn out)
搅拌,搅动(大量生产)
a machine or container in which butter is made by agitating milk or cream.
appreciate
欣赏,鉴赏,意识,体味,涨价,感激
v. recognize the full worth of.
understand (a situation) fully; recognize the full implications of.
rise in value or price.
lousy
糟糕
adj. very poor or bad; disgusting.
ill; in poor physical condition.
infested with lice.
teeming with (something regarded as bad or undesirable).
gossip
闲话,流言,乱说,话多的人
n. casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.
a person who likes talking about other people’s private lives.
v. engage in gossip.
potential
潜在的
adj. having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
n. latent qualities or abilities that may be developed and lead to future success or usefulness.
drudge
苦力 a person made to do hard menial or dull work
scenario
设想,脚本
a written outline of a movie, novel, or stage work giving details of the plot and individual scenes.
tenure
任期,保有,财产
n. the conditions under which land or buildings are held
the holding of an office
v. give (someone) a permanent post, especially as a teacher or professor.
corporation
公司,有限公司 company
n. a company or group of people authorized to act as a single entity (legally a person) and recognized as such in law.
trend
趋势,潮流,趋向
a general direction in which something is developing or changing
wage
工资,薪水, 发动
n. a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker.
v. carry on (a war or campaign).
meager
微薄,可怜,浅薄
(of something provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality
standard
标准,规范,规格, 水平
n. a level of quality or attainment.
an idea or thing used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.
adj. used or accepted as normal or average.
accelerate
加速,加快
v. (of a vehicle or other physical object) begin to move more quickly.
glimmer
微光, 发光
shine faintly with a wavering light.
versus
相对 VS
routine
常规,例行,日常工作
a sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program
category
类别, a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics.
invest
投资,花费
v. expend money with the expectation of achieving a profit or material result
by putting it into financial plans, shares, or property, or by using it to develop a
commercial venture.
provide or endow someone or something with (a particular quality or
attribute).
clothe or cover with a garment.
surround (a place) in order to besiege or blockade it.
consistent
持续的
acting or done in the same way over time
survey
民意调查,调查,测量
(of a person or their eyes) look carefully and thoroughly at (someone or something),
advent
来临, 到来
the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
retail
零售
the sale of goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.
solace
慰藉,抚慰
v. give comfort or consolation to.
n. comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness.
grim
严峻, 严酷,冷酷,严肃
adj. forbidding or uninviting.
welfare
福利,生活福利
n. the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group.
extensive
广泛的,广大,宽广
adj. covering or affecting a large area.
(of agriculture) obtaining a relatively small crop from a large area with a minimum of attention and expense.
generous
慷慨的,大方
(of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected.
assumption
假设,
a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without proof.
essentially
本质上,实质上
adv. used to emphasize the basic, fundamental, or intrinsic nature of a person, thing, or situation.
refuse
拒绝, 废物, 垃圾
v. indicate or show that one is not willing to do something.
n. matter thrown away or rejected as worthless; trash.
stingy
小气,鄙吝,抠
unwilling to give or spend; ungenerous.
substantial
重大的, 坚实, 富裕的
adj. of considerable importance, size, or worth.
concerning the essentials of something.
real and tangible rather than imaginary.
equilibrium
平衡, balanced
delude
欺骗, 骗
decay
衰变,腐烂,腐败
v. (of organic matter) rot or decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi.
n. the state or process of rotting or decomposition.
satisfy
满足,饱,合意
meet the need, enough
deceive
欺骗
not true, fool, lie
strict
严格,严谨,精密
adj. demanding that rules concerning behavior are obeyed and observed.
faint
晕, 微弱, 暗淡,幽幽,暗淡,隐约
adj. (of a sight, smell, or sound) barely perceptible.
weak and dizzy; close to losing consciousness.
v. lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporarily insufficient supply of oxygen to the brain.
n. a sudden loss of consciousness.
pitiful
可怜, 同情的
pity
遗憾,怜悯,可怜
n. the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.
a cause for regret or disappointment.
v. feel sorrow for the misfortunes of.
sorrow
悲哀,痛,a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment
distress
苦恼,难,愁苦
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain.
disaster
灾难,灾害,大祸
a sudden event, such as an accident or a natural catastrophe, that causes great damage or loss of life.
dull
乏味,枯燥
lacking interest or excitement
perceive
感知,察觉,感觉,realize
v. become aware or conscious of (something); come to realize or understand.
interpret or look on (someone or something) in a particular way; regard as.
endure
忍受,承受,挨
suffer (something painful or difficult) patiently.
admiration (admire)
钦佩,赞赏,欣赏,敬佩,佩服 regard (an object, quality, or person) with respect or warm approval
unconventional
非传统的 not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
substantial
重大的, 实惠,物质的,优厚
of considerable importance, size, or worth.
inevitable
不可避免的,必然 certain to happen; unavoidable.
reap
收获,收割,
cut or gather (a crop or harvest).
reward
报酬,酬劳,奖励,报偿,奖金,赏赐 ,a thing given in recognition of one’s service, effort, or achievement.
prod
刺,刺针
v. poke (someone) with a finger, foot, or pointed object.
n. a poke with a finger, foot, or pointed object
abbreviation
缩写,简称,a shortened form of a word or phrase.
aim
目的,宗旨,意图,瞄准,针对
point or direct (a weapon or camera) at a target.
target
目标,目的,靶子
v. select as an object of attention or attack.
n. a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack.
stockpile
储存,储藏,储存
modest
谦虚,谦,客气
unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one’s abilities or achievements.
stall
摊位,摊子,货摊
n. a stand, booth, or compartment for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area.
v.
aggregate
总计的,合计 (n.) a whole formed by combining several (typically disparate) elements.
(Adjective. formed or calculated by the combination of many separate units or items; total.
permanent
永恒的,永久,常驻
lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely.
accumulate
累积,积累,
gather together or acquire an increasing number or quantity of.
acquire
获得,取得,树立,学到
v. buy or obtain (an asset or object) for oneself.
learn or develop (a skill, habit, or quality).
obtain
获得,得到,取得 get, acquire, or secure (something)
moderate
温和,和蔼 ,缓和
a person who holds moderate views, especially in politics.
blasphemy
the act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things; profane talk. ( saying somethings bad about the god )
incentive
激励,
n. a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something.
contempt
鄙视, 轻视,look down at someone
the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn.
scorn
轻蔑, 鄙视, 看不起
the feeling or belief that someone or something is worthless or despicable; contempt.
pleasure
乐趣,欢乐
a feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment.
bonk
I bonked my head
- hit or strike (someone or something).
- I bonked a girl ( get a sex)
sophomore
二年级 second grade either in college and high school
tear
n. 眼泪, 泪 v. 撕破
culinary
烹饪 of or for cooking.
glaze
覆罩的一层
v. overlay or cover (food, fabric, etc.) with a smooth, shiny coating or finish.
v. fit panes of glass into (a window or doorframe or similar structure).
ingredient
成分 any of the foods or substances that are combined to make a particular dish.
appetite
食欲,胃口,欲望 a natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
insatiable
贪得无厌, 馋
(of an appetite or desire) impossible to satisfy.
desire
欲望,愿望,渴望
n. a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.
v. strongly wish for or want (something).
crave
渴望, 切望
feel a powerful desire for (something).
peer
窥视,细看,同辈,同等的
v. look keenly or with difficulty at someone or something
n. a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person.
v. make or become equal with or of the same rank.
self perception
自我认知
tolerate
容忍,容许,忍耐,默认
allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one does not necessarily like or agree with) without interference.
repugnant
令人厌恶的
extremely distasteful; unacceptable.
negotiate
谈判,交涉,讲
obtain or bring about by discussion.
attentive
细心,殷勤,注意,仔细,在心
paying close attention to something.
discrepancy
差异,出入,差
a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
monsoon
雨季,季风
a seasonal prevailing wind in the region of South and Southeast Asia, blowing from the southwest between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon ), or from the northeast between October and April (the dry monsoon ).
proper
恰当的,正确。合适,
of the required type; suitable or appropriate.
belonging or relating exclusively or distinctively to; particular to.
buffalo
水牛 a type of cow
a heavily built wild ox with backswept horns, found mainly in the Old World tropics.
cocoon
茧,包裹,包住
n. a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection in the pupal stage.
v. envelop or surround in a protective or comforting way.
sheltered
庇护,保护,躲避,藏,掩蔽,隐藏处
n. a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger.
v. protect or shield from something harmful, especially bad weather.
temporary
临时, 暂时
lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
maze
迷宫,迷魂阵,迷阵
a. network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle through which one has to find a way.
v. be dazed and confused.
daze
发呆, 迷惑,晕眩,僵
n. a state of stunned confusion or bewilderment.
v. make (someone) unable to think or react properly; stupefy; bewilder.
bewilder
迷惑,困惑,迷,惊讶
cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
perplex
困扰,困惑,进退两难
(of something complicated or unaccountable) cause (someone) to feel completely baffled.
baffle
障碍, 障碍物,困惑,阻碍,迷惑,羞辱
v. totally bewilder or perplex.
restrain or regulate (a fluid, sound, etc.).
n. a device used to restrain the flow of a fluid, gas, or loose material or to prevent the spreading of sound or light in a particular direction.
polite
有礼貌的,客气,和气,多礼
having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
insist
坚持,咬定
demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.
refusal
拒绝 come from refuse
soothe
舒缓,缓和 gently calm (a person or their feelings).
gulp
吞咽
swallow (drink or food) quickly or in large mouthfuls, often audibly.
brink
边缘,边沿,边
an extreme edge of land before a steep or vertical slope.
tale
故事,诉说,轶事,坏话
a fictitious or true narrative or story, especially one that is imaginatively recounted.
thaw
解冻,融化,融解,和缓
v. (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.
n. a period of warmer weather that thaws ice and snow.
till
Preposition. up to (the point in time or the event
mentioned); until. 直到,止
Conjunction. up to the point in time or the event
mentioned; until. 为止,等
v. prepare and cultivate (land) for crops. 耕种
n. a cash register or drawer for money in a store, bank,
or restaurant.钱柜
shear
剪切,剪断
v. cut the wool off (a sheep or other animal).
break off or cause to break off, owing to a structural strain.
intact
完整,完好,原封
Adjective.
not damaged or impaired in any way; complete.
pillage
掠夺,掳掠,赃物,搜刮
v. rob a (place) using violence, especially in wartime.
n. the action of pillaging a place or property, especially in wartime.
retreat
撤退,后退,退却,退兵
v. (of an army) withdraw from enemy forces as a result of their superior power or after a defeat.
n. an act of moving back or withdrawing.
a signal for a military force to withdraw.
consequence
结果,后果,意义
n. a result or effect of an action or condition.
importance or relevance.
adorn
装饰, 点缀,修饰
make more beautiful or attractive.
fabulous
极好,优秀
extraordinary, especially extraordinarily large.
manuscript
手稿,稿,草,手写的
n. a book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
behead
斩首,杀头
cut off the head of (someone), especially as a form of execution.
witness
证人,见证, 目睹,表明
n. a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place.
evidence; proof.
v. see (an event, typically a crime or accident) take place.
rob
抢,抢劫,夺,窃
take property unlawfully from (a person or place) by force or threat of force.
swindle
v. use deception to deprive (someone) of money or possessions. 骗取,欺诈,行骗
n. a fraudulent scheme or action.骗局,赚
scheme
v. make plans, especially in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong. 方案,策划,图谋,诡计,
deprive
剥夺,夺去,deny (a person or place) the possession or use of something.
divest
剥离,夺去,使脱去
deprive (someone) of power, rights, or possessions.
extraordinary
非凡,特殊,了不得,超凡,异乎寻常
adjective. very unusual or remarkable
n. an item in a company’s accounts not arising from its normal activities.
worthy
值得的,贤,贤人,杰出人物
adj. having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in a specified way.
n. a person notable or important in a particular sphere.
Combining form. deserving of a specified thing.
withdraw
提取,收回,撤回,退出,缩
v. remove or take away (something) from a particular place or position.
leave or cause to leave a place or situation.
cease to take an addictive drug.
cease
停止,停息,休止
v. bring or come to an end.
attractive
吸引人的,优美,引人注意
(of a thing) pleasing or appealing to the senses.
spectacular
壮观
v. beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way.
n. an event such as a pageant or musical, produced on a large scale and with striking effects.
raining cats and dogs
raining really hard
spectacle
奇观,舞台场面,场面
a visually striking performance or display.
desist
停止 stop,
cease; abstain.
engrave
雕刻,刻,铭记
v. cut or carve (a text or design) on the surface of a hard object.
usage
用法,运用
n. the action of using something or the fact of being used.
ponder
思考,深思 think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
speculate
推测,投机,猜
form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
probe
探测,探索,探测器,探究
n. a blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.
v. physically explore or examine (something) with the hands or an instrument.
tan
棕褐色,黄褐色,黄褐色的
n. a yellowish-brown color.
v. (of a person or their skin) become brown or darkened after exposure to the sun.
adj. of a yellowish-brown color.
waist
腰部
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips.
rural
乡村的,田园
adj. in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
pastoral
田园的,乡村,牧人的,牧歌,牧师
adj. (especially of land or a farm) used for or related to the keeping or grazing of sheep or cattle.
(in the Christian Church) concerning or appropriate to the giving of spiritual guidance.
n. a work of literature portraying an idealized version of country life.
sexy
性感的,色情 sexually attractive or exciting. ( adj. )
amnesia
健忘症,记忆缺失
a partial or total loss of memory.
waitress
女服务员
a woman whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.
fierce
凶猛的,气势汹汹,激烈,凶狠
adj. having or displaying an intense or ferocious aggressiveness.
sassy
野蛮的 lively, bold, and full of spirit; cheeky.
cheeky
厚脸皮,无耻的
brutal
野蛮,残酷,暴虐,凶暴,惨无人道
savagely violent.
savage
残暴,猖狂,暴,野蛮人
adj. (of an animal or force of nature) fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.
n. a brutal or vicious person.
v. (especially of a dog or wild animal) attack ferociously and maul.
maul
打伤,抨击
v. (of an animal) wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing.
n. a tool with a heavy head and a handle, used for tasks such as ramming,
goofy
愚蠢的
(in surfing and other board sports) with the right leg in front of the left on the board.
posture
姿势,姿态,体态
n. the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
v. behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead.
place (someone) in a particular attitude or pose.
essential
基本的,必要,必不可少,要点,根本
adj. absolutely necessary; extremely important.
(of a disease) with no known external stimulus or cause; idiopathic.
n. a thing that is absolutely necessary.
identity
身份,特性,个性,
n. the fact of being who or what a person or thing is.
a close similarity or affinity.
a transformation that leaves an object unchanged.
the equality of two expressions for all values of the quantities expressed by letters, or an equation expressing this, e.g. ( x + 1)2 = x 2 + 2 x + 1.
adjacent
邻近,合宜的
adj. next to or adjoining something else.(of angles)
having a common vertex and a common side.
cobble
鹅卵石,卵石,石子,补丁
n. a cobblestone.
v, roughly assemble or put together something from available parts or elements.
repair (shoes).
dimension
尺寸,尺度,大小,
n. a measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
an aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing.
v. form or shape (something) to particular measurements.
deepen
深化,加深
v. make or become deep or deeper.
mystery
神秘,玄虚,廋词
n. something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain.
a novel, play, or movie dealing with a puzzling crime, especially a murder.
the secret rites of Greek and Roman pagan religion, or of any ancient or tribal religion, to which only initiates are admitted.
breezy
凉风习习,凊,活泼的,有微风的
adj. pleasantly windy.
appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily brisk.
bygone
过去的,旧,往事,过去的事
adj. belonging to an earlier time.
n. a thing dating from an earlier time.
resilience
弹力,弹性
n. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
pluck
采摘,拔出,扒,掉量,猛拉,动物内脏
v. take hold of (something) and quickly remove it from its place.
quickly or suddenly remove someone from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
n. spirited and determined courage.
embody
体现,包含,含蓄,使具体化
v. be an expression of or give a tangible or visible form to (an idea, quality, or feeling).
include or contain (something) as a constituent part.
n. form (people) into a body, especially for military purposes.
prerequisite
先决条件,条件,先觉,必须的
n. a thing that is required as a prior condition for
something else to happen or exist.
adj. required as a prior condition.
dare
敢,胆敢,挑战
v. have the courage to do something.
defy or challenge (someone) to do something.
n. a challenge, especially to prove courage.
adventurous
冒险的,大胆,爱冒险的,危险的
adj. willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
chasm
鸿沟,断层,裂口,裂痕,堑
n. a deep fissure in the earth, rock, or another surface.
nurture
培育,养育,哺育,抚,养殖,
v. care for and encourage the growth or development of.
n. the process of caring for and encouraging the growth or development of someone or something.
intrigue
诡计,机关,伎,复杂的事,纠葛,搞阴谋
v. arouse the curiosity or interest of; fascinate.
make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
n. the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental.
the secret planning of something illicit or detrimental.
dual
双,双重
adj. consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.
(mathematics) (of a theorem, expression, etc.)
related to another by the interchange of particular
pairs of terms, such as “point” and “line.”.
v. a dual form of a word.
(mathematics) a theorem, expression, etc., that is dual to another.
gruesome
可怕的,阴森,滔天
adj. causing repulsion or horror; grisly.
repulsion
排斥,推斥,拒绝,拒绝的人
n. a feeling of intense distaste or disgust.
a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other, e.g. through having the same magnetic polarity or electric charge.
intense
激烈的,强烈,紧张,尖锐,非常的
adj. of extreme force, degree, or strength.
having or showing strong feelings or opinions; extremely earnest or serious.
grisly
可怕的,厉害的,吓人的
adj. causing horror or disgust.
disgust
厌恶,嫌恶,厌恨,使厌烦
n. a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.
v. cause (someone) to feel revulsion or profound disapproval
revile
唾骂,咒骂,丑诋
v. criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner.
revenge
复仇,报复,还击,报仇
n. the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands.
v. inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to (someone else).
hatred
仇恨,憎恨,仇,冤
n. intense dislike or ill will
ill will
恶意,
n. animosity or bitterness.
animosity
敌意,仇
n. strong hostility.
hostility
敌意,敌对,恶意,
n. hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition.
hostile
敌对的,敌人的,敌意的,
adj. unfriendly; antagonistic.
antagonistic
对立的,敌对的,对抗性的
adj. showing or feeling active opposition or hostility toward someone or something.
distinct
清楚的,不同,明显,独特,显明,和 … 不同
adj. recognizably different in nature from something else of a similar type
readily distinguishable by the senses.
deny
否定,拒绝,否认,抵赖
v. state that one refuses to admit the truth or existence of.
refuse to give or grant (something requested or desired) to (someone).
debate
辩论,争论,争议,辩论会,争辩
n. a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
v. argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner.
detain
扣留,拘留,扣押
v. keep (someone) from proceeding; hold back
mortgage
抵押
n. a legal agreement by which a bank or other
creditor lends money at interest in exchange for taking
title of the debtor’s property, with the condition that the
conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment
of the debt.
v. convey (a property) to a creditor as security on a loan.
dismiss
解雇,辞退,撤职,打发,解散
v. order or allow to leave; send away.
audience
观众,听众,读者
n. the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.
a formal interview with a person in authority.
formal hearing.
demonstrate
证明,演示,表明,示范,表演,指明
v. give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed).
clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.
take part in a public demonstration.
suppose
假设,猜想,假定,设想,想,认为
v. assume that something is the case on the basis of evidence or probability but without proof or certain knowledge.
be required to do something because of the position one is in or an agreement one has made.
linoleum
油毯,油布
n. a material consisting of a canvas backing thickly coated with a preparation of linseed oil and powdered cork, used especially as a floor covering.
nightmare
恶梦
n. a frightening or unpleasant dream.
emphatic
强调,断然的,语调强的
adj. showing or giving emphasis; expressing something forcibly and clearly.
n. an emphatic consonant.
exaggerate
夸大,夸张,言过其实,浮夸
v. represent (something) as being larger, better, or worse than it really is.
apprehensive
忧虑,忧愁,大惊失色,鼠胆,危惧
adj. anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
relating to perception or understanding.
jerky
抽筋的,生涩的,抽筋性的
adj. characterized by abrupt stops and starts.
n. meat that has been cured by being cut into long, thin strips and dried.
abrupt
突然,突兀,猛,笔峭
adj. sudden and unexpected.
brief to the point of rudeness; curt.
steep; precipitous.
jerk
抖,搐,搐动,性情古怪的人
n. a quick, sharp, sudden movement.
a contemptibly obnoxious person.
v. move or cause to move with a jerk.
stupefy
昏昏沉沉的,使 … 非常吃惊
v. make (someone) unable to think or feel properly.
chatter
喋喋不休,闲谈,瞎扯,胡扯,数落
current
当前的,现在,通用,潮流,趋势
adj. belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now.
n. a body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement.
grant
授予,准许,发放准予,给,承认,假定,给以,应,赐予
v. agree to give or allow (something requested) to.
agree or admit to (someone) that (something) is true.
n. a sum of money given by a government or other organization for a particular purpose.
rotation
自转,回转,轮流
n. the action of rotating around an axis or center.
territory
领土,领地领土,境,领域,疆土,国土,土地
n. an area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
(especially in the US, Canada, or Australia) an organized division of a country that is not yet admitted to the full rights of a state.
an area of knowledge, activity, or experience.
lengthy
冗长,漫长的
adj. (especially in reference to time) of considerable or unusual length, especially so as to be tedious.
majority
多数,成年,大部份
n. the greater number.
the age when a person is legally considered a full adult, in most contexts either 18 or 21.
the rank or office of a major.
rank
秩,等级,级别,队伍,身分,归类于,评价分类,莽莽,郁郁,丛密
n. a position in the hierarchy of the armed forces.
v. give (someone or something) a rank or place within a grading system.
adj. (of vegetation) growing too thickly and coarsely.
yield
屈服,产生,产量让步,退让,屈从,让位,降服,迁就
v. produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product).
give way to arguments, demands, or pressure.(of a
mass or structure) give way under force or pressure.
n. the full amount of an agricultural or industrial product.
meadow
草地,牧场,草甸子,
n. a piece of grassland, especially one used for hay.
munch
咀嚼,用力咀嚼
eat (something) with a continuous and often audible action of the jaws.
nibble
蚕食,一点,轻咬,啃
v. take small bites out of
show cautious interest in a project or proposal.
n. an instance of nibbling something.
an expression of cautious interest in a project or proposal.
gobble
狼吞虎咽,,吞并,咯咯叫,吞没,大吃,咯咯叫声
v. eat (something) hurriedly and noisily.
(of a male turkey) make a characteristic swallowing sound in the throat.
recline
横卧,躺
lean or lie back in a relaxed position with the back supported.
slouch
伛
v. stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way.
bend one side of the brim of (a hat) downward.
n. a lazy, drooping posture or movement.
tattered
破烂,破碎,褛,褴褛的
adj. old and torn; in poor condition.
stun
眩晕,休克,摇
v. knock unconscious or into a dazed or semiconscious state.
astonish or shock (someone) so that they are temporarily unable to react.
astonish
震惊惊奇,骇,惊愕,使吃惊
surprise or impress (someone) greatly.
stagger
错开,蹒跚,交叉,踉跄,趔趄
v. walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall.
astonish or deeply shock.
n. an unsteady walk or movement.
hustle
喧嚣,扑腾,慌张,乱挤
v. force (someone) to move hurriedly or unceremoniously in a specified direction.
n. busy movement and activity.
tacit
默契的,默,貊,貉,说不出话来
understood or implied without being stated.
eager
渴望的,急于,急切,踊跃,切望
(of a person) wanting to do or have something very much.
blare
响亮的
v. make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound.
n. a loud, harsh sound.
inspiration
灵感,鼓舞,意见,鼓励者
n. the process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
a sudden brilliant, creative, or timely idea.
the drawing in of breath; inhalation.
unsatisfactory
不满意
unacceptable because poor or not good enough.
resonates
v. produce or be filled with a deep, full, reverberating sound.
produce electrical or mechanical resonance.
prep
准备,预习,预备,学习
v. prepare (something); make ready.
n. preparation
adamant
固执的,坚硬的,硬石
adj. refusing to be persuaded or to change one’s mind.
n. a legendary rock or mineral to which many, often contradictory, properties were attributed, formerly associated with diamond or lodestone.
nostalgia
怀旧,怀旧之情,乡思
n. a sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
advertise
广告·,通知,宣扬,标榜,报,登广告,谕知
v. describe or draw attention to (a product, service, or event) in a public medium in order to promote sales or attendance.
mat
垫子,蓐,席,无光泽,裀,纠缠在一起,粗糙的
n. a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on.
v. tangle (something, especially hair) in a thick mass.
adj. matins.
emphasize
强调,注重,硬说
v. give special importance or prominence to (something) in speaking or writing.
furnish
提供,供给,给,陈设,输,输送,装设
v. provide (a house or room) with furniture and fittings.
bare
裸露,光,空,秃,赤裸裸,光溜溜,赤露,露出(of a adj. person or part of the body) not clothed or covered.
without addition; basic and simple.
v. uncover (a part of the body or other thing) and expose it to view.
brake
制动,刹,剃,刹车,闸,轫
n. a device for slowing or stopping a moving vehicle, typically by applying pressure to the wheels.
v. make a moving vehicle slow down or stop by using a brake.
advise
建议,劝告,忠告
v. offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone.
advice
建议,忠告,劝告,通知,谘
n. guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
a formal notice of a financial transaction.
information; news.
agitate
激荡,搅拌,搅动,激动,煽惑
v. make (someone) troubled or nervous.
parabola
抛物线
a symmetrical open plane curve formed by the intersection of a cone with a plane parallel to its side. The path of a projectile under the influence of gravity ideally follows a curve of this shape.