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GRE高级词汇 - 待在安全的一边!

在这里,你将学习一些关于危险和安全的英语单词,如“hardy”、“plucky”、“wary”等,这些是GRE考试所需要的。

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chary
[形容词]

afraid and cautious of the possible outcomes of an action, thus reluctant to take risks or action

谨慎的, 小心的

谨慎的, 小心的

Ex: Although interested , he remained chary about signing the contract without further review .尽管感兴趣,他对在没有进一步审查的情况下签署合同仍持**谨慎**态度。
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deleterious
[形容词]

inflicting damage or harm on someone or something

有害的, 破坏性的

有害的, 破坏性的

Ex: The chemicals were found to have deleterious effects on soil fertility .发现这些化学物质对土壤肥力有**有害**影响。
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doughty
[形容词]

overflowing with bravery and determination

勇敢的, 坚定的

勇敢的, 坚定的

Ex: Unwavering in her mission , the explorer demonstrated a truly doughty resolve .在她的使命中坚定不移,这位探险家展现出了真正**勇敢的**决心。
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hardy
[形容词]

possessing bravery and boldness

勇敢的, 大胆的

勇敢的, 大胆的

Ex: His hardy attitude towards danger made him a respected leader .他对危险的**坚强**态度使他成为一位受人尊敬的领袖。
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imminent
[形容词]

(particularly of something unpleasant) likely to take place in the near future

迫在眉睫的,  临近的

迫在眉睫的, 临近的

Ex: The soldiers braced for the imminent attack from the enemy forces .士兵们为敌军**即将到来**的攻击做好了准备。
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incendiary
[形容词]

utilized to set fire on a property

纵火的, 燃烧的

纵火的, 燃烧的

Ex: The investigation revealed that incendiary chemicals were used to start the fire .调查显示,** incendiary **化学品被用来引发火灾。
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inflammable
[形容词]

capable of easily catching fire

易燃的, 可燃的

易燃的, 可燃的

Ex: The warning label clearly indicated that the substance was highly inflammable.警告标签清楚地表明该物质是高度**易燃的**。
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innocuous
[形容词]

not likely to cause damage, harm, or danger

无害的, 无危险的

无害的, 无危险的

Ex: The chemical used in the cleaning solution was innocuous when diluted properly .清洁溶液中使用的化学品在适当稀释时是**无害的**。
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intrepid
[形容词]

very courageous and not afraid of situations that are dangerous

无畏的, 勇敢的

无畏的, 勇敢的

Ex: Known for their intrepid adventures , the team tackled the most hazardous expeditions .以他们**无畏**的冒险而闻名,团队应对了最危险的探险。
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mettlesome
[形容词]

overflowing with courage and determination

勇敢的, 坚决的

勇敢的, 坚决的

Ex: The athlete’s mettlesome performance was celebrated by all.运动员**勇敢的**表现受到了所有人的赞扬。
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moribund
[形容词]

nearing the state of death

垂死的, 濒临死亡的

垂死的, 濒临死亡的

Ex: Despite efforts to revitalize it , the organization remained moribund.尽管努力振兴它,该组织仍然**濒临死亡**。
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obstreperous
[形容词]

making a lot of noise, and hard to manage

喧闹的, 难以管理的

喧闹的, 难以管理的

Ex: The children ’s obstreperous antics during the event tested the patience of the organizers .活动期间孩子们**喧闹的**恶作剧考验了组织者的耐心。
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plucky
[形容词]

possessing or displaying determination and bravery

勇敢的, 大胆的

勇敢的, 大胆的

Ex: The plucky explorer ventured into the unknown, driven by a fearless spirit.**勇敢的**探险家冒险进入未知,被无畏的精神所驱使。
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precarious
[形容词]

full of danger or uncertainty, likely to cause harm or accidents

危险的, 不稳定的

危险的, 不稳定的

Ex: Her precarious position on the edge of the cliff made everyone nervous .她在悬崖边上**岌岌可危**的姿势让所有人都感到紧张。
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pugnacious
[形容词]

eager to start a fight or argument

好斗的, 好争吵的

好斗的, 好争吵的

Ex: The pugnacious young man frequently found himself in disputes over trivial matters .那个**好斗的**年轻人经常因为琐事与人发生争执。
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sangfroid
[名词]

the skill to stay calm when in a situation that is difficult or dangerous

冷静

冷静

Ex: When the stock market crashed , his sangfroid allowed him to make rational decisions .当股市崩盘时,他的**冷静**使他能够做出理性的决定。
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solicitous
[形容词]

overflowing with anxiety, unease, or concern

关切的, 焦虑的

关切的, 焦虑的

Ex: In every conversation , his solicitous tone revealed his anxiety about the upcoming surgery .在每一次谈话中,他**关切**的语气都透露出他对即将到来的手术的焦虑。
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timorous
[形容词]

lacking bravery and confidence

胆小的, 怯懦的

胆小的, 怯懦的

Ex: The timorous approach of the new team member made her interactions hesitant .新团队成员的**胆怯**方式使她的互动变得犹豫不决。
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unassailable
[形容词]

not capable of being criticized, attacked, or doubted

无可挑剔的, 不容置疑的

无可挑剔的, 不容置疑的

Ex: The fort ’s design was considered unassailable, with its defenses surpassing modern standards .堡垒的设计被认为是**坚不可摧的**,其防御能力超过了现代标准。
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wary
[形容词]

feeling or showing caution and attentiveness regarding possible dangers or problems

谨慎的, 警惕的

谨慎的, 警惕的

Ex: The hiker was wary of venturing too far off the trail in the wilderness .徒步旅行者**谨慎**于在荒野中远离小径冒险。
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cataclysm
[名词]

a sudden or disastrous event that destroys or changes a whole region or system

大灾难, 灾变

大灾难, 灾变

Ex: The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the landscape and devastated the city .地震是一场**大灾难**,它改变了地貌并摧毁了城市。
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charlatan
[名词]

an individual who acts as if they possess special qualities, knowledge, or skills

骗子, 江湖郎中

骗子, 江湖郎中

Ex: The documentary aimed to reveal the charlatan behind the fake psychic readings .这部纪录片旨在揭露假通灵读心术背后的**骗子**。
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an extremely intense and destructive fire

大火, 毁灭性火灾

大火, 毁灭性火灾

Ex: The museum 's archives were tragically lost in the conflagration, erasing invaluable historical documents and artifacts .博物馆的档案在**大火**中悲剧性地丢失,抹去了无价的历史文件和文物。
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firebrand
[名词]

an individual who is passionate about a cause, particularly political, and urges others to take action toward said cause, normally leading to trouble

煽动者, 激进分子

煽动者, 激进分子

Ex: The firebrand's efforts often led to heated confrontations with political opponents .**煽动者**的努力常常导致与政治对手的激烈对抗。
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gambit
[名词]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

开局策略, 战略行动

开局策略, 战略行动

Ex: The detective 's gambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .侦探为了误导嫌疑人而采取的**策略**在调查中取得了成功。
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haven
[名词]

a place that provides safety, peace, and favorable living conditions for humans or animals

避风港, 庇护所

避风港, 庇护所

Ex: The community center was a haven for at-risk youth , providing mentorship , support , and resources to help them overcome challenges and thrive .社区中心是处于危险中的青少年的**避风港**,提供指导、支持和资源,帮助他们克服挑战并茁壮成长。
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makeshift
[名词]

a thing that is used as an inferior and temporary substitute for something that is not available

临时解决方案, 临时替代品

临时解决方案, 临时替代品

Ex: His quick fix was a makeshift that held up surprisingly well under the circumstances .他的快速修复是一个**临时替代品**,在那种情况下出人意料地坚持得很好。
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melee
[名词]

a fight that is noisy, confusing, and involves many people

混战, 斗殴

混战, 斗殴

Ex: The marketplace descended into a melee when the sale began and people rushed to grab deals .当销售开始,人们争先恐后地抢购时,市场陷入了一场**混战**。
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presentiment
[名词]

a feeling or suspicion that something, particularly something unpleasant, is about to take place

预感, 预兆

预感, 预兆

Ex: He tried to ignore the presentiment, but it lingered as he prepared for the trip .他试图忽略**预感**,但在为旅行做准备时,它依然挥之不去。
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reprisal
[名词]

the act of hurting or damaging one's opponent or enemy in retaliation for the hurt or damage they inflicted upon one

报复, 反击

报复, 反击

Ex: In an act of reprisal, the hackers targeted the rival company ’s servers .在一次**报复**行动中,黑客攻击了竞争对手公司的服务器。
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row
[名词]

a noisy bitter argument between countries, organizations, people, etc.

争吵, 争执

争吵, 争执

Ex: The family ’s row over the inheritance led to a prolonged and bitter legal battle .家庭关于继承的**争吵**导致了一场漫长而痛苦的法律斗争。
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to daunt
[动词]

to cause a person to feel scared or unconfident

使气馁, 威吓

使气馁, 威吓

Ex: The prospect of giving a speech in front of a large audience daunted the shy student , leading to anxiety and self-doubt .在大量观众面前演讲的前景**吓倒**了害羞的学生,导致焦虑和自我怀疑。
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to dispatch
[动词]

to send a person or thing somewhere for a specific purpose

派遣, 发送

派遣, 发送

Ex: In emergency situations , paramedics are dispatched to provide immediate medical care .在紧急情况下,医护人员被**派遣**以提供即时医疗护理。
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to dog
[动词]

to closely follow someone

跟踪, 紧跟

跟踪, 紧跟

Ex: She noticed a stranger dogging her steps as she walked home from work .她注意到一个陌生人在她下班回家的路上**跟踪**她。
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to eschew
[动词]

to avoid a thing or doing something on purpose

避免, 避开

避免, 避开

Ex: The company chose to eschew traditional marketing methods in favor of digital strategies .该公司选择**避开**传统营销方法,转而采用数字策略。
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to hoodwink
[动词]

to deceive a person, often by hiding the truth or using clever tactics to mislead them

欺骗, 蒙骗

欺骗, 蒙骗

Ex: The con artist 's elaborate plan was designed to hoodwink unsuspecting victims out of their money .骗子的精心计划旨在**欺骗**毫无戒心的受害者,骗取他们的钱财。
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to hound
[动词]

to constantly chase, pressure, or follow someone to gain or achieve something

纠缠, 不断追逐

纠缠, 不断追逐

Ex: Fans may hound their favorite artists for autographs .粉丝可能会为了签名而**纠缠**他们最喜欢的艺术家。
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to implode
[动词]

to burst, fall, or collapse toward the inside violently

内爆, 向内塌陷

内爆, 向内塌陷

Ex: The aging reactor began to show signs of failing , and experts feared it might implode.老化的反应堆开始出现故障迹象,专家担心它可能会**内爆**。
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to inundate
[动词]

to cover a stretch of land with a lot of water

淹没, 泛滥

淹没, 泛滥

Ex: The storm surge threatened to inundate the coastal towns , prompting evacuation orders .风暴潮威胁要**淹没**沿海城镇,促使疏散命令。
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to unnerve
[动词]

to make someone feel uneasy or anxious, disrupting their usual calm or confidence

使不安, 使紧张

使不安, 使紧张

Ex: The mysterious messages left at the crime scene were designed to unnerve the investigators .犯罪现场留下的神秘信息旨在**扰乱**调查人员的情绪。
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to fortify
[动词]

to secure a place and make it resistant against attacks, particularly by building walls around it

加强, 筑防

加强, 筑防

Ex: The historical site was carefully fortified with modern technology to preserve its integrity .这个历史遗址用现代技术精心**加固**,以保持其完整性。
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