SAT词汇技能2 - 第5课

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to discountenance

[动词]

to clearly show disapproval, which can discourage others from a particular action or behavior

不赞成, 谴责

Ex: Witnessing the misconduct , the teacher discountenanced the students ' disruptive behavior and promptly addressed the issue .目睹不当行为，老师**不赞成**学生的破坏性行为，并立即解决了问题。

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to discourse

[动词]

to talk about something confidently, suggesting that one is well informed about it

论述, 详细谈论

Ex: In the upcoming class , the teacher will discourse on the significance of critical thinking skills , emphasizing their role in decision-making .在接下来的课堂上，老师将**论述**批判性思维技能的重要性，强调其在决策中的作用。

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discourteous

[形容词]

having no manners or respect for others

无礼的, 粗鲁的

Ex: Despite being asked politely , the person in line continued to be discourteous by pushing and cutting in front of others .尽管被礼貌地请求，排队的那个人还是继续**无礼**地推挤和插队。

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to discover

[动词]

to reveal something to the public, especially a secret

发现, 揭露

Ex: In the coming weeks , a team of investigators will discover evidence that will expose a major scandal .在接下来的几周内，一个调查小组将**发现**揭露重大丑闻的证据。

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to discredit

[动词]

to make someone or something be no longer respected

败坏名声, 使失去信誉

Ex: Rumors spread to discredit his reputation , despite his innocence .尽管他是无辜的，谣言还是传播开来以**诋毁**他的声誉。

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to collate

[动词]

to compare different pieces of information and examine them to find their differences

比较, 核对

Ex: He spent hours collating the results of the survey to identify key findings .他花了几个小时**核对**调查结果以确定关键发现。

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collateral

[形容词]

situated alongside something

并行的, 平行的

Ex: Collateral branches extended from the tree , providing additional support to the main trunk .**侧枝**从树上延伸出来，为主干提供了额外的支撑。

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proletarian

[形容词]

relating to a member of the working class

无产阶级的, 工人阶级的

Ex: Amidst the economic downturn , the proletarian neighborhoods were hit hardest , facing high unemployment rates and poverty在经济低迷中，**无产阶级**社区受到的打击最大，面临着高失业率和贫困。

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proletariat

[名词]

the class of people who do physical labor as a job, especially in factories or industries

无产阶级, 工人阶级

Ex: As automation continues to advance , there are concerns about the impact on the livelihoods of the proletariat, as jobs become increasingly scarce .随着自动化的不断进步，人们担心**无产阶级**的生计会受到影响，因为工作机会变得越来越少。

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to gyrate

[动词]

to turn or move in a spiral motion

旋转, 螺旋运动

Ex: The amusement park ride made the passengers feel as if they were about to gyrate off the ground .游乐园的游乐设施让乘客感觉他们即将从地面上**旋转**起来。

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gyroscope

[名词]

a device that maintains its orientation regardless of movement

陀螺仪, 陀螺装置

Ex: The astronaut 's spacesuit featured an integrated gyroscope system , aiding in maintaining orientation and balance during extravehicular activities .宇航员的宇航服配备了一个集成的**陀螺仪**系统，有助于在舱外活动中保持方向和平衡。

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boor

[名词]

an insensitive and uneducated person who lacks culture and manners

粗人, 没教养的人

Ex: Despite his wealth , he was seen as a boor due to his lack of refinement .尽管他很富有，但由于缺乏修养，他被视为一个**粗人**。

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boorish

[形容词]

having rude or disrespectful manners

粗鲁的, 无礼的

Ex: Their boorish conduct at the event embarrassed their friends .他们在活动上的**粗鲁**行为让他们的朋友感到尴尬。

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exorbitance

[名词]

a behavior or an action that goes beyond what is considered reasonable, appropriate, or customary

过度, 过分

Ex: The company's CEO was criticized for his exorbitant salary, which was seen as disproportionate to the performance of the business.该公司的CEO因其**过高**的薪水而受到批评，这被认为与公司的业绩不成比例。

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exorbitant

[形容词]

exceeding the reasonable or accepted boundaries

过高的, 过度的

Ex: His exorbitant demands during negotiations made it difficult to reach a fair agreement .他在谈判中**过分的**要求使得达成公平协议变得困难。

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mystification

[名词]

the act of confusing people by making things complicated to understand

神秘化

Ex: Through his clever storytelling and enigmatic clues , the author masterfully wove a web of mystification, keeping readers on the edge of their seats .通过他巧妙的故事讲述和神秘的线索，作者巧妙地编织了一张**神秘化**的网，让读者坐立不安。

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mystique

[名词]

an aura of power or mystery around something or someone that makes them seem more interesting or special

神秘感, 光环

Ex: Within the ancient temple , shrouded in secrecy and surrounded by legends , there was an undeniable mystique that drew countless visitors .在这座被秘密笼罩、传说环绕的古老寺庙里，有一种不可否认的**神秘感**吸引了无数游客。

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to expedite

[动词]

to speed up or facilitate the progress of an action or task

加快, 促进

Ex: The government passed a law to expedite the construction of critical infrastructure projects .政府通过了一项法律以**加快**关键基础设施项目的建设。

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expeditious

[形容词]

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

迅速的, 高效的

Ex: The expeditious decision-making process helped resolve the issue quickly .**迅速的**决策过程有助于快速解决问题。