剑桥英语：CPE（C2 熟练度） - 谨慎、判断与意识

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to [turn] the tables [短语]

to quickly turn a disadvantageous circumstance into a beneficial one

Ex: The plaintiff ’s lawyer turned the tables this morning by producing some strong new evidence .

two strings to {one's} bow [短语]

more than one skill or plan to increase chances of success

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to woolgather [动词]

做白日梦

Ex: Do n't woolgather , we need your full attention on this task .

不要做白日梦，我们需要你全神贯注于这项任务。

woolgathering [名词]

做白日梦

Ex: He dismissed the idea as mere woolgathering , lacking any practical value .

他驳回了这个想法，认为这仅仅是想入非非，缺乏任何实际价值。

pensive [形容词]

沉思的

Ex: She sat by the window , looking out with a pensive expression as she considered the changes in her life .

她坐在窗边，带着一种沉思的表情望着外面，思考着她生活中的变化。

portent [名词]

预兆

Ex: The sudden appearance of a black cat crossing their path was considered a portent of bad luck .

一只黑猫突然出现在他们面前横穿而过，被视为不幸的预兆。

to presage [动词]

预示

Ex: The ancient prophecy had presaged the fall of a great empire .

古老的预言已经预示了一个伟大帝国的衰落。

to bode [动词]

预示

Ex: His silence yesterday boded trouble for today 's meeting .

他昨天的沉默预示着今天的会议会有麻烦。

augury [名词]

预兆

Ex: Her dream was taken as an augury of success .

她的梦被视为成功的预兆。

writing on the wall [短语]

a clear sign that something unfortunate is going to happen

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on the qui vive [短语]

on the lookout, especially for danger, opportunity, or unexpected events

Ex: She 's always on the qui vive during meetings , ready to jump in with ideas .

leery [形容词]

谨慎的

Ex: The leery look on his face suggested he did n't trust the situation .

他脸上的怀疑表情表明他不信任这种情况。

chary [形容词]

谨慎的

Ex: Her chary attitude towards new relationships stemmed from past disappointments .

她对新关系的谨慎态度源于过去的失望。

to appraise [动词]

评估

Ex: She appraises the vintage jewelry to assess its worth before selling .

她在出售前评估复古珠宝以确定其价值。

to ascertain [动词]

确定

Ex: By conducting experiments , scientists ascertained the effectiveness of the new drug .

通过进行实验，科学家们确定了新药的有效性。

castle in the (air|sky) [短语]

a hope or wish that cannot be realized or fulfilled

Ex: Building a successful career without any education or training is akin to constructing a castle in the sky .

volition [名词]

意志

Ex: The decision to travel was made entirely of her own volition ; no one pressured her into it .

旅行的决定完全是出于她自己的意愿；没有人强迫她。

gingerly [副词]

小心翼翼地

Ex: He gingerly placed the fragile vase on the shelf .

他小心翼翼地把易碎的花瓶放在架子上。

intently [副词]

专心地

Ex: The cat stared intently at the bird through the window .

猫专注地透过窗户盯着那只鸟。

vigil [名词]

守夜

Ex: A vigil was maintained at the patient 's bedside .

在病人的床边维持着守夜。

剑桥英语：CPE（C2 熟练度）
欺骗性的品质与角色	欺骗与腐败	Moral Corruption & Wickedness	疾病与损伤
治疗与疗法	身体及其状态	批评与审查	悲伤、遗憾 & 冷漠
恐惧、焦虑与软弱	慷慨、善良与沉着	技能与智慧	友善和善良天性
活力与坚韧	有利的状态与品质	诚实与正直	自然与环境
声明与上诉	随意且烦人的谈话	语言学术语与说法	演讲的风格与品质
宗教与道德	魔法与超自然	时间与时长	历史与古代
法律事务	Improvement	愚蠢与愚行	敌意、性情 & 攻击性
傲慢与高傲	固执与倔强	社会角色与原型	职业与角色
政治与社会结构	Science	敌对行动	低质量和无价值
负担与苦难	身体冲突	终止与放弃	禁止与预防
削弱与衰落	混淆与模糊	连接与加入	Warfare
丰富与增殖	艺术与文学	变质	强烈的情感状态
颜色、光线与视觉图案	形式、质感与结构	适合性与适当性	批准与协议
添加和附件	动物与生物学	财务与贵重物品	工具和设备
认知与理解	谨慎、判断与意识	声音与噪音	Movement
身体描述	地形	物体与材料	仪式与庆典
创造与因果关系	论证与诋毁	农业与食品	非常规国家
家庭与婚姻	居住与栖息	香气与风味	概念极端
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