SAT词汇技能1 - 第2课

to set something on fire

点燃

of a similar classification and quality

亲属

a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

喜悦和渴望

a person with very strong opinions on different matters such as religion or politics who tries to impose them on others

独断家

showing impressive commitment and enthusiasm for something

热心

to handle a task or activity clumsily, often causing damage or problem

行为愚蠢或粗心

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

平房

a person who refuses to spend any of their money, often living in poor conditions

吝啬鬼

(used of persons or behavior) refusing to spend money

吝啬的

having or showing the usual qualities or characteristics of a particular group of people or things

典型的

to display the specifications related to a certain group

典型化

related to money or its management

金融的

a person whose job is handling and lending large amounts of money to other companies or the government

金融家

to struggle and make turning and twisting movements in an attempt to break free

奋力逃脱

twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

讽刺

the fact or state of existing or being objectively real

存在

regarding human's existence and its concerning matters

存在主义的

tending to keep peace and stay away from conflicts

an individual who is against war and violence as a way to settle disagreements or conflicts

和平主义者

to take action against violence in order to bring peace

安抚