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GRE高级词汇 - 公民社会与宗教性

在这里,你将学习一些关于社会和宗教的英语单词,如“base”、“rustic”、“gaffe”等,这些是GRE考试所需要的。

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affluent
[形容词]

possessing a great amount of riches and material goods

富裕的, 富有的

富裕的, 富有的

Ex: The affluent couple donated generously to local charities and cultural institutions .这对**富裕的**夫妇向当地慈善机构和文化机构慷慨捐赠。
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ascetic
[形容词]

following a strict lifestyle where one practices self-discipline and denies oneself of any form of pleasure, particularly due to religious reasons

苦行的, 禁欲的

苦行的, 禁欲的

Ex: The ascetic lifestyle often involved long periods of solitude and contemplation .**苦行**的生活方式通常包括长时间的孤独和冥想。
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base
[形容词]

completely lacking moral or honorable purpose or character

卑鄙的, 卑劣的

卑鄙的, 卑劣的

Ex: The company's decision to cut corners for profit was seen as base by many.公司为利润而偷工减料的决定被许多人视为**卑鄙**。
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disinterested
[形容词]

not being involved in a situation or benefiting from it, thus able to act fairly

公正的, 不感兴趣的

公正的, 不感兴趣的

Ex: The judge's disinterested rulings were crucial for maintaining justice in the courtroom.法官的**公正**裁决对于维持法庭正义至关重要。
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dispassionate
[形容词]

not letting one's emotions influence one's judgment and decisions, thus able to stay rational and fair

公正的, 冷静的

公正的, 冷静的

Ex: The report was written in a dispassionate tone , providing a balanced view of the situation .报告以**冷静**的语气撰写,提供了对局势的平衡看法。
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egalitarian
[形容词]

supporting the notion that all humans are equal and should be given equal rights

平等主义的

平等主义的

Ex: Egalitarian values are fundamental to democracy , ensuring that every voice is heard and every person is valued .**平等主义**价值观是民主的基础,确保每个声音都被听到,每个人都受到重视。
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equitable
[形容词]

ensuring fairness and impartiality, so everyone gets what they rightfully deserve

公平的, 公正的

公平的, 公正的

Ex: The school implemented equitable practices to support students from diverse backgrounds .学校实施了**公平**的做法来支持来自不同背景的学生。
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expansive
[形容词]

having a generous and friendly personality with a willingness to engage in conversations

好客的, 善于交际的

好客的, 善于交际的

Ex: His expansive friendliness and willingness to listen made him a beloved figure in the community .他**开朗的**友好和倾听的意愿使他在社区中成为一个受人爱戴的人物。
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impartial
[形容词]

not favoring a particular party in a way that enables one to act or decide fairly

公正的, 中立的

公正的, 中立的

Ex: The organization ’s impartial stance on political matters ensured that all opinions were respected .该组织在政治问题上的**公正**立场确保了所有意见都得到尊重。
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mundane
[形容词]

lacking the ability to arouse interest or cause excitement

平凡的, 乏味的

平凡的, 乏味的

Ex: The mundane routine of daily life made her yearn for something more exciting .日常生活的**平凡** routine 让她渴望更刺激的东西。
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profligate
[形容词]

acting in a shameless, overindulgent, and immoral manner

挥霍的, 放荡的

挥霍的, 放荡的

Ex: The club 's profligate parties became infamous for their excess and lack of restraint .俱乐部的**挥霍无度**的派对因其过度和缺乏节制而臭名昭著。
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rustic
[形容词]

associated with the lifestyle of the countryside and rural areas

乡村的, 质朴的

乡村的, 质朴的

Ex: His artwork often depicted rustic scenes , capturing the beauty of rural landscapes .他的艺术作品经常描绘**乡村**场景,捕捉乡村景观的美。
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sanctimonious
[形容词]

attempting to showcase how one believes to be morally or religiously superior

假装虔诚的, 道貌岸然的

假装虔诚的, 道貌岸然的

Ex: The sanctimonious nature of his public persona was at odds with his private actions .他公众形象的**伪善**本质与他的私人行为相矛盾。
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spartan
[形容词]

characterized by strict self-discipline, frugality, or simplicity

斯巴达式的, 简朴的

斯巴达式的, 简朴的

Ex: In the face of adversity , she displayed a spartan resolve , facing challenges head-on with courage and fortitude .面对逆境,她表现出一种**斯巴达式**的决心,勇敢而坚强地迎接挑战。
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unforthcoming
[形容词]

unwilling to reveal information or offer assistance

不合作的, 不愿透露信息的

不合作的, 不愿透露信息的

Ex: Despite repeated requests, the company remained unforthcoming about the details of the merger.尽管多次请求,公司仍然**不愿透露**有关合并的细节。
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apostasy
[名词]

the act of abandoning a religious or political belief that one used to hold

叛教, 背信

叛教, 背信

Ex: The debate over apostasy often centers on issues of freedom and the right to change one 's beliefs .关于**叛教**的辩论往往集中在自由和改变信仰的权利问题上。
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arriviste
[名词]

an individual who is either new to a higher society or trying to get into it, and is looking for their approval

暴发户

暴发户

Ex: Her sudden wealth made her an arriviste, striving to gain acceptance among the old money families .她突然的财富使她成为了一个**暴发户**,努力在老钱家族中获得认可。
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chauvinism
[名词]

the extreme belief in the superiority of one's gender, race, country, or group

沙文主义

沙文主义

Ex: The coach 's chauvinism led to unfair treatment of players based on their gender .教练的**沙文主义**导致基于性别的对球员的不公平对待。
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gaffe
[名词]

a thing that was done or said in a social or public situation that is considered to be an embarrassing or tactless mistake

失态, 失言

失态, 失言

Ex: The news anchor ’s on-air gaffe resulted in a flurry of corrections and apologies .新闻主播在直播中的**失误**导致了一系列的更正和道歉。
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hierarchy
[名词]

the grouping of people into different levels or ranks according to their power or importance within a society or system

等级制度, 层级

等级制度, 层级

Ex: The military hierarchy was rigid , with ranks ranging from general to private , each with specific duties and responsibilities .军事**等级制度**非常严格,军衔从将军到列兵不等,每个军衔都有具体的职责和责任。
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inequity
[名词]

a situation or something that is lacking in equality or fairness

不平等, 不公正

不平等, 不公正

Ex: She spoke out against the inequity in the education system , which disadvantaged underprivileged students .她公开反对教育系统中的**不公**,这使贫困学生处于不利地位。
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mendicant
[名词]

a person who begs other people for food and money

乞丐, 乞讨者

乞丐, 乞讨者

Ex: The film portrayed the life of a mendicant as both challenging and poignant .这部电影描绘了一个**乞丐**的生活,既充满挑战又令人心酸。
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notoriety
[名词]

the state of having a widespread negative reputation due to a bad or disapproving behavior or characteristic

恶名

恶名

Ex: His actions were marked by notoriety, making him a subject of public criticism .他的行为以**恶名**为标志,使他成为公众批评的对象。
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pariah
[名词]

an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people

被社会排斥的人, 贱民

被社会排斥的人, 贱民

Ex: The company ’s unethical practices made it a pariah in the industry , leading to widespread boycotts .该公司的不道德行为使其成为行业中的**弃儿**,导致广泛的抵制。
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parvenu
[名词]

a low-born individual who has gained quick and unexpected power, success, or wealth

暴发户, 新贵

暴发户, 新贵

Ex: The parvenu struggled to fit into elite circles , often feeling out of place among old money families .**暴发户**努力融入精英圈子,常常在老钱家族中感到格格不入。
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powwow
[名词]

a traditional ceremony of Native Americans in which they gather, dance, and sing

一场帕瓦仪式, 美洲原住民的传统仪式

一场帕瓦仪式, 美洲原住民的传统仪式

Ex: The powwow provided an opportunity for younger generations to learn about and connect with their cultural heritage .**powwow**为年轻一代提供了了解和联系他们文化遗产的机会。
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rank
[名词]

(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization

队伍, 成员

队伍, 成员

Ex: The political candidate 's popularity among the ranks of young voters was a key factor in the campaign 's success .政治候选人在年轻选民**队伍**中的受欢迎程度是竞选成功的关键因素。
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reprobate
[名词]

an individual who lacks morality and principle

堕落者, 无道德的人

堕落者, 无道德的人

Ex: The reprobate was the subject of gossip and disdain , viewed by many as a symbol of moral decay .那个**堕落者**是闲言碎语和鄙视的对象,被许多人视为道德败坏的象征。
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standing
[名词]

a person's reputation, status, or position within a system, society, or organization

声誉, 地位

声誉, 地位

Ex: The company worked hard to improve its standing after a period of poor performance and negative publicity .该公司在经历了一段表现不佳和负面宣传后,努力改善其**声誉**。
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virago
[名词]

a woman who is loud, ill-tempered, and aggressive

泼妇, 悍妇

泼妇, 悍妇

Ex: His description of his boss as a virago was a reflection of their difficult working relationship .他将老板描述为**悍妇**,反映了他们之间艰难的工作关系。
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to coalesce
[动词]

to come together in order to achieve a common goal

合并, 团结

合并, 团结

Ex: The team has coalesced around a new strategy to improve efficiency .团队围绕提高效率的新战略**团结**起来。
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to deface
[动词]

to ruin or damage something's appearance, particularly by writing or sketching on it

破坏外观, 涂鸦

破坏外观, 涂鸦

Ex: The group was defacing the park benches when the police arrived .警察到达时,该团体正在**破坏**公园的长椅。
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to desecrate
[动词]

to insult or damage something that people greatly respect or consider holy, particularly a place

亵渎, 玷污

亵渎, 玷污

Ex: The cemetery had been desecrated before the local authorities could respond .在当地当局能够做出回应之前,墓地已被**亵渎**。
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to spread information, ideas, or knowledge to a wide audience

传播, 散布

传播, 散布

Ex: By next year , the new educational initiative will have disseminated crucial knowledge to thousands of students .到明年,新的教育倡议将向数千名学生**传播**关键知识。
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to attempt to persuade a person into accepting one's beliefs, particularly political or religious ones

劝诱改宗, 传教

劝诱改宗, 传教

Ex: By the time the campaign ended , he had proselytized extensively and garnered significant support .到活动结束时,他已经广泛**传教**并获得了重要的支持。
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