SAT词汇技能2 - 第18课

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viol

[名词]

an early string instrument similar to a violin, typically featuring six strings and played with a bow

维奥尔琴, 低音维奥尔琴

Ex: During the Renaissance and Baroque eras , consorts of viols were a common ensemble and helped shape what is now known as viol technique .在文艺复兴和巴洛克时期，**维奥尔琴**合奏是一种常见的合奏形式，并帮助塑造了现在所谓的维奥尔琴技术。

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viola

[名词]

a string instrument that is slightly larger than a violin, tuned a fifth lower and producing deeper sounds

中提琴, 维奥拉琴

Ex: Though not as prominent as the first violins , the violas help create the rich texture of the full orchestra .虽然不像第一小提琴那样突出，**中提琴**有助于创造完整管弦乐队的丰富质感。

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to nullify

[动词]

to counteract or neutralize the intended or anticipated effect of something

使无效, 抵消

Ex: Changes in consumer behavior nullified forecasted increases in demand for certain products .消费者行为的变化**抵消**了某些产品需求的预期增长。

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nullity

[名词]

the condition or status of lacking legal validity

无效, 缺乏法律效力的状态

Ex: The election was thrown out and declared a nullity due to widespread voter fraud and intimidation .由于普遍的选民欺诈和恐吓，选举被推翻并宣布为**无效**。

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anomaly

[名词]

something that deviates from what is considered normal, expected, or standard

异常, 不规则

Ex: His rapid recovery from the illness was considered an anomaly by the doctors .他从疾病中迅速康复被医生认为是**异常**。

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anomalous

[形容词]

not consistent with what is considered to be expected

异常的, 不规则的

Ex: The report contained an anomalous figure that did n't match the others .报告中包含了一个与其他数字不匹配的**异常**数字。

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frivolity

[名词]

a playful or carefree attitude and a tendency to prioritize amusement or entertainment over more serious matters

轻浮, 不严肃

Ex: Some saw performance art as mere frivolity, but its defenders said it provided levity and social commentary .有些人将行为艺术视为纯粹的**轻浮**，但其捍卫者表示它提供了轻松和社会评论。

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frivolous

[形容词]

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

轻浮的, 肤浅的

Ex: She was known as a frivolous person , always focused on entertainment and never taking anything seriously .她被称为一个**轻浮的**人，总是专注于娱乐，从不认真对待任何事情。

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ostensible

[形容词]

appearing or stated to be true or real, but potentially deceptive or misleading

表面的, 所谓的

Ex: Journalists investigated whether the donations ' ostensible purpose aligned with the donors ' actual business interests .记者调查了捐款的**表面**目的是否与捐赠者的实际商业利益一致。

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ostentatious

[形容词]

displaying wealth, luxury, or importance to attract attention or impress others

炫耀的, 浮夸的

Ex: She found the ostentatious jewelry tasteless , preferring more understated pieces .她认为那些**炫耀的**珠宝毫无品味，更喜欢低调的款式。

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to excel

[动词]

to demonstrate exceptional skill, achievement, or proficiency in a particular activity, subject, or field

擅长, 出类拔萃

Ex: With hard work and practice , I believe Jill will excel in her new management position .通过努力工作和实践，我相信吉尔会在她的新管理职位上**表现出色**。

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excellence

[名词]

the quality of being extremely good in a particular field or activity

卓越, 优越

Ex: The school encourages academic excellence among students .学校鼓励学生之间的学术**卓越**。

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utopia

[名词]

an imaginary state or location where everything is perfect

乌托邦, 想象中的天堂

Ex: Many people hope for a utopia but find it difficult to achieve in reality .许多人希望有一个**乌托邦**，但发现在现实中很难实现。

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utopian

[形容词]

referring to a vision of an ideal society, where everything is flawless or nearly perfect

乌托邦的, 理想主义的

Ex: Socialists proposed the creation of self-sufficient utopian communities where people lived and worked cooperatively .社会主义者提出了创建自给自足的**乌托邦式**社区，人们在那里合作生活和工作。

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to ponder

[动词]

to give careful thought to something, its various aspects, implications, or possibilities

深思, 考虑

Ex: I sat by the lake and pondered the deep questions about life , the universe , and everything .我坐在湖边，**沉思**着关于生命、宇宙和一切的深刻问题。

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ponderous

[形容词]

difficult to move or manage due to bulk

笨重的, 庞大的

Ex: She struggled to carry the ponderous stack of textbooks across the campus .这本书**笨重**的设计使其在阅读时难以握持。

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baton

[名词]

a slender stick used by a conductor while leading an orchestra

指挥棒, 指挥棍

Ex: Midway , the musician lost the pulse when his eye left the spinning baton.中途，音乐家在他的眼睛离开旋转的**指挥棒**时失去了节奏。

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battalion

[名词]

a military unit composed of a varying number of companies or platoons, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel

营, 军事单位

Ex: Each battalion had its own distinct set of responsibilities during the operation .每个**营**在行动期间都有自己独特的一套责任。

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foreign

[形容词]

referring to interactions, relations, or affairs with other nations

外国的, 国际的

Ex: The country’s foreign policy focused on diplomacy and trade.该国的**外交**政策侧重于外交和贸易。

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foreigner

[名词]

a person who lives in a country where they are not a citizen or permanent resident

外国人

Ex: Being a foreigner in a new country can be both exciting and challenging .在一个新国家做一个**外国人**既令人兴奋又具有挑战性。

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