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outbreak
outbreak
[名词]

the unexpected start of something terrible, such as a disease

爆发, 疫情

爆发, 疫情

Ex: The outbreak of wildfires prompted emergency evacuations across the region. 
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outcry
outcry
[名词]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

呐喊, 抗议

呐喊, 抗议

Ex: There was an immediate outcry when the new policy was announced. 

新政策宣布时,立即引起了强烈抗议。

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to outlast
to outlast
[动词]

to stay alive for a longer period of time than others in a particular situation

比...活得长, 比...更持久

比...活得长, 比...更持久

Ex: Despite the harsh conditions, the old oak tree outlasted all the other trees in the forest. 

尽管条件恶劣,这棵老橡树比森林里所有其他树都活得更久。

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outlaw
outlaw
[名词]

a person who operates outside the boundaries of established rules and may engage in illegal activities

亡命之徒, 匪徒

亡命之徒, 匪徒

Ex: Robin Hood is often romanticized as an outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor. 

罗宾汉经常被浪漫化为一个亡命之徒,他偷富济贫。

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outpost
outpost
[名词]

a military camp situated far from the main army of troops

前哨, 哨站

前哨, 哨站

Ex: Established on a remote island, the naval outpost served as a critical base for maritime operations in the region. 

建立在偏远岛屿上的海军前哨站是该地区海上行动的关键基地。

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tyrannical
tyrannical
[形容词]

using power or authority in a cruel and oppressive way against other people

暴虐的, 专制的

暴虐的, 专制的

Ex: From the earliest days of their reign, the tyrannical leader demonstrated a ruthless and sadistic nature, inflicting unimaginable suffering on their own people. 

从他们统治的最初几天起,暴虐的领导人就表现出了无情和虐待狂的本性,给自己的人民带来了难以想象的痛苦。

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tyranny
tyranny
[名词]

a type of government where a ruler or a small group of people have complete power and control over the citizens, often making decisions without considering their rights or welfare

暴政, 专制

暴政, 专制

Ex: Under the oppressive rule of tyranny, the citizens had their basic freedoms stripped away, leaving them in a state of constant fear and oppression. 

在暴政的压迫统治下,公民的基本自由被剥夺,使他们处于持续的恐惧和压迫状态。

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to exasperate

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

激怒, 惹恼

激怒, 惹恼

Ex: In the peaceful neighborhood, the persistent noise from the neighboring construction site is exasperating residents, who are finding it difficult to get proper rest and relaxation. 

在宁静的社区中,邻近建筑工地持续不断的噪音激怒了居民,他们发现很难得到适当的休息和放松。

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exasperation
exasperation
[名词]

a deep sense of annoyance due to persistent difficulties

恼怒

恼怒

Ex: The customer's persistent demands and complaints brought a sense of exasperation to the exhausted store clerk. 

顾客的持续要求和投诉给疲惫的店员带来了一种恼怒感。

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criteria
criteria
[名词]

the particular characteristics that are considered when evaluating something

标准, 准则

标准, 准则

Ex: Her criteria for a good vacation include good weather and interesting activities. 
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critical
critical
[形容词]

providing knowledgeable judgments and opinions about the positive and negative aspects of something

批判的, 分析的

批判的, 分析的

Ex: From a strategic standpoint, the CEO adopted a critical perspective, evaluating market conditions and competitive factors before making important business decisions. 

从战略角度来看,CEO采取了批判性的观点,在做出重要商业决策之前评估市场条件和竞争因素。

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to critique
to critique
[动词]

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

批评,  分析

批评, 分析

Ex: The editor is critiquing the manuscript, offering suggestions for revision and improvement. 

编辑正在批评手稿,为修订和改进提供建议。

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patriarch
patriarch
[名词]

a powerful or respected man who serves as the head of a family or tribe

族长, 家长

族长, 家长

Ex: The respected patriarch of the tribe was revered for his wisdom, and his decisions carried great weight in matters of governance and tradition. 

部落中受人尊敬的族长因其智慧而受到崇敬,他的决定在治理和传统事务上具有很大的分量。

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paternal
paternal
[形容词]

having qualities or behaviors typically associated with a father, particularly in a caring, supportive, or protective manner

父亲的, 父亲般的

父亲的, 父亲般的

Ex: The father's voice had a soothing, paternal tone as he read bedtime stories to his young daughter. 

父亲的声音有一种舒缓的父亲般的语调,当他给年幼的女儿读睡前故事时。

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patrician
patrician
[名词]

a person belonging to the highest social class or aristocracy in certain societies

贵族, 贵族成员

贵族, 贵族成员

Ex: The patricians of ancient Rome formed an elite class that controlled political affairs and held positions of authority in the Senate. 

古罗马的贵族形成了一个精英阶层,控制着政治事务并在元老院担任权威职位。

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patrimony
patrimony
[名词]

a property passed down from a father to his children by right of birth

遗产, 父亲的遗产

遗产, 父亲的遗产

Ex: The eldest son inherited the family business as his patrimony, continuing the entrepreneurial legacy. 

长子继承了家族企业作为他的遗产,延续了创业传统。

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patriotism
patriotism
[名词]

the feeling of love or devotion toward one's country, its values, culture, history, and interests

爱国主义

爱国主义

Ex: Mary's patriotism was evident in her active participation in community service projects aimed at improving her country. 

玛丽的爱国主义在她积极参与旨在改善她的国家的社区服务项目中显而易见。

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patron
patron
[名词]

an individual who regularly visits and uses a specific establishment, such as a shop, restaurant, or other business

顾客, 常客

顾客, 常客

Ex: From the moment he walked into the café, the friendly greeting from the barista made him feel like a cherished patron. 
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to patronize
to patronize
[动词]

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

居高临下地对待, 赞助

居高临下地对待, 赞助

Ex: She rolled her eyes and made a sarcastic comment, clearly trying to patronize him in front of everyone. 

她翻了翻白眼,讽刺地评论了一句,显然是想在众人面前居高临下地对待他。

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patronymic
patronymic
[形容词]

derived from the name of one's father or a male ancestor

父系的, 源自父亲的名字

父系的, 源自父亲的名字

Ex: He introduced himself with his patronymic middle name rather than his family surname. 

他用他的父系中间名而不是家族姓氏介绍自己。

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