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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

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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catalyst

[名词]

a person, thing, or event that provokes or accelerates change or activity by introducing new perspectives or actions

催化剂, 触发因素

Ex: The discovery of the artifact served as a catalyst for renewed archaeological exploration .这件手工艺品的发现成为重新开始考古探索的**催化剂**。

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catapult

[名词]

a large weapon that was used in ancient times to throw stones or other objects with great force

投石机, 弹射器

Ex: Modern historians study the mechanics and design of ancient catapults to better understand siege warfare technologies of the past .现代历史学家研究古代**投石机**的机械和设计，以更好地了解过去的围攻战争技术。

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cataract

[名词]

a large waterfall where water rushes forcefully over a height

瀑布, 大瀑布

Ex: The series of linked cataracts blocked further upstream travel along this stretch of river .一系列相连的**瀑布**阻断了沿这段河流的进一步上游旅行。

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sphericity

[名词]

the degree of roundness exhibited by a three-dimensional object

球度, 圆度

Ex: Good sphericity enables ball bearings to roll smoothly with minimal friction , increasing their lifetime in mechanical systems .良好的**球度**使球轴承能够以最小的摩擦力平稳滚动，从而延长其在机械系统中的使用寿命。

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spheroid

[名词]

(geometry) a round 3D shape like a ball that is slightly flattened at the top and bottom points

球体, 旋转椭球体

Ex: Molten glass is spun at high speeds to form finely detailed scientific spheroids with uses as laboratory vessels or decorative art pieces .熔融玻璃高速旋转形成精细的科学**球体**，用作实验室器皿或装饰艺术品。

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spherometer

[名词]

a measuring tool used to determine the roundness of a curved surface

球径仪, 用于测定曲面圆度的测量工具

Ex: Opticians check the curve of contact lenses with a spherometer to ensure the proper prescription sphere is matched .验光师用**球径仪**检查隐形眼镜的曲率，以确保匹配正确的处方球面。

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emigrant

[名词]

someone who moves from one country to another with the intention of settling there permanently

移民, 移居者

Ex: He shared his experiences as an emigrant in his memoir .他在回忆录中分享了他作为**移民**的经历。

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to emigrate

[动词]

to leave one's own country in order to live in a foreign country

移民, 移居国外

Ex: In the 19th century , large numbers of Europeans chose to emigrate to the United States in pursuit of a brighter future .在19世纪，大量欧洲人选择**移民**到美国以追求更光明的未来。

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to perturb

[动词]

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

扰乱, 使不安

Ex: The unsettling news article perturbed the readers , raising concerns about the safety of their community .令人不安的新闻文章**扰乱**了读者，引发了对他们社区安全的担忧。

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perturbation

[名词]

a disruption or disturbance of a normal state of mind or emotions

扰乱, 干扰

Ex: Financial worries were a constant perturbation to their otherwise calm peace of mind .财务忧虑是对他们原本平静心态的持续**干扰**。

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to baste

[动词]

to temporarily stitch two pieces of fabric together with long, loose stitches that can later be easily removed

疏缝, 粗缝

Ex: Before making any adjustments , she basted the fabric to check if it would fit properly .在进行任何调整之前，她**疏缝**了布料以检查是否合适。

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bastion

[名词]

a fortified structure extending from a wall, typically angled, for defensive purposes

棱堡, 堡垒

Ex: Arrow slits in the bastions allowed defenders to fire upon attackers gathering at the base of the fortifications .**堡垒**中的箭缝让防御者能够向聚集在防御工事底部的攻击者开火。

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prodigal

[名词]

someone who spends or uses resources recklessly or wastefully

挥霍者, 浪费者

Ex: As prodigals, they wasted no time lavishing their windfall on frivolous pleasures that would n't last .作为**挥霍者**，他们没有浪费时间将横财浪费在不会持久的 frivolous pleasures上。

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prodigious

[形容词]

impressively great in amount or degree

巨大的, 可观的

Ex: The novel is a prodigious work , spanning over a thousand pages .这部小说是一部**惊人的**作品，跨越了一千多页。

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prodigy

[名词]

a remarkable example of a particular quality, skill, or achievement

奇迹, 奇观

Ex: That engine 's power output proved a prodigy of modern engineering design .那台发动机的动力输出被证明是现代工程设计的**奇迹**。

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lawgiver

[名词]

an individual, often a leader or authority figure, who possesses the power to create laws, particularly not directly elected by the people

立法者, 法律的给予者

Ex: Traditional societies retain respect for elders as experienced lawgivers whose rulings reflect accumulated community wisdom rather than majority will .传统社会保留对长者的尊重，将他们视为经验丰富的**立法者**，其裁决反映了积累的社区智慧而非多数人的意愿。

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lawmaker

[名词]

someone who can write or approve a law as a member of a legislative body, usually elected by people

立法者, 议员

Ex: Corruption scandals ultimately brought down several disgraced lawmakers who had betrayed the public trust .腐败丑闻最终让几位背叛了公众信任的失宠**立法者**下台。

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