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SAT词汇技能1 - 第21课

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to undercharge

to ask for less money than the actual price or value of something

少收钱, 收费不足

少收钱, 收费不足

Ex: He felt guilty and came back to the store after realizing they had undercharged him for the shoes. 
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to underexpose

to not allow something to be seen or experienced enough

曝光不足, 未充分展示

曝光不足, 未充分展示

Ex: The museum was criticized for choosing to underexpose certain historical events in their exhibit. 
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underhanded
underhanded
[形容词]

done in a secretive way with the intent to deceive or trick

阴险的, 不诚实的

阴险的, 不诚实的

Ex: He was fired from his job after they discovered his underhanded attempts to sabotage a colleague. 
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to underlie
to underlie
[动词]

to serve as the foundation or primary cause for something

构成...的基础, 是...的根本原因

构成...的基础, 是...的根本原因

Ex: Cultural traditions underlie many of the festivals and celebrations we see around the world. 
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to undermine
to undermine
[动词]

to gradually decrease the effectiveness, confidence, or power of something or someone

削弱, 破坏

削弱, 破坏

Ex: Skipping maintenance checks might undermine the long-term reliability of the equipment. 
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to underrate
to underrate
[动词]

to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are

低估, 轻视

低估, 轻视

Ex: Many people underrate the importance of sleep for overall health. 
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to underscore

to stress something's importance or value

强调, 突出

强调, 突出

Ex: The president's speech underscored the importance of unity in challenging times. 
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to undersell
to undersell
[动词]

to offer goods or services at a lower price than competitors

以低于竞争对手的价格提供商品或服务, 贱卖

以低于竞争对手的价格提供商品或服务, 贱卖

Ex: Some startups undersell their products initially to attract customers and then gradually increase prices as their brand gains recognition. 
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to understate

to minimize the significance of something

低估, 轻描淡写

低估, 轻描淡写

Ex: He's modest and tends to understate his own achievements. 
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to underwrite

to financially support a project, activity, etc. and take responsibility for potential loss

资助, 担保

资助, 担保

Ex: Investors are hesitant to underwrite new tech startups without seeing a prototype first. 
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saccharin
saccharin
[名词]

an alternative to sugar which is artificial and used by people who want to lose weight

糖精, 人工甜味剂

糖精, 人工甜味剂

Ex: He decided to use saccharin in his tea instead of sugar to reduce his calorie intake. 
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saccharine
saccharine
[形容词]

excessively sweet or sugary

糖精的, 过甜的

糖精的, 过甜的

Ex: The dessert had a saccharine taste that was almost sickeningly sweet. 
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to deplore
to deplore
[动词]

to feel deep and sincere regret or sadness about a situation, event, or outcome

哀叹, 深感遗憾

哀叹, 深感遗憾

Ex: After the heated argument, he deplored not choosing his words more carefully. 
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deplorable
deplorable
[形容词]

disgraceful to the extent that it warrants severe disapproval

可耻的, 恶劣的

可耻的, 恶劣的

Ex: The politician's deplorable remarks sparked outrage across the country. 
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fastidious
fastidious
[形容词]

very attentive and paying close attention to small or specific aspects of a task or situation

一丝不苟的,  严谨的

一丝不苟的, 严谨的

Ex: She is a fastidious editor, meticulously checking every sentence for errors. 
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fastidiousness

the quality of being extremely careful and particular about details, especially related to taste or style

一丝不苟,  挑剔

一丝不苟, 挑剔

Ex: As an art collector, his fastidiousness helped him acquire some of the most sought-after pieces. 
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memento
memento
[名词]

an object that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event

纪念品, 留念物

纪念品, 留念物

Ex: She kept a seashell as a memento of her trip. 
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memorable
memorable
[形容词]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

难忘的, 值得纪念的

难忘的, 值得纪念的

Ex: The speech he gave at the graduation was so inspiring that it became the most memorable part of the ceremony. 
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to hone
to hone
[动词]

to sharpen a blade or edge using a tool specifically designed for sharpening

磨快, 使锋利

磨快, 使锋利

Ex: The chef regularly hones his knives to maintain their sharpness. 
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honorarium
honorarium
[名词]

payment given as a gesture of appreciation or respect for a service that is typically provided for free or on a voluntary basis

酬金, 象征性支付

酬金, 象征性支付

Ex: In recognition of their valuable contributions, the nonprofit organization awarded an honorarium to the dedicated volunteers. 
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