SAT词汇技能2 - 第23课

avoiding excess or waste in expenditure or consumption, and only using what is necessary

撙

spending money very reluctantly

吝啬的

to analyze or interpret something in detail, especially to make the meaning or intention clearer

阐明

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

明确的

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

吹毛求疵

the act of consistently and overly criticizing, specifically focusing on minor or unimportant matters

吹毛求疵

a state of extreme aggression or force to the point of being nearly out of control

恶

extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior

凶猛

to make excessively dry by removing moisture from an object, substance, or surface

胹

deprived of water or other liquids through prolonged heating or exposure to the sun

干涸的

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

轻盈

graceful and physically flexible that allows for ease and fluidity of movement

轻盈

a short verse or poem on a tombstone, serving to commemorate or convey a message to visitors of the grave

墓志铭

an abusive word or insulting nickname that is used instead of someone's name or title

绰号

a person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type

缩影

to serve as a typical example or embodiment of a concept, idea, or category

缩影

(of objects or works) lacking the precision or quality one would expect from a paid professional

不专业

relating to or involving love or romance

爱情

getting straight to the core of the matter in a direct, efficient manner

简短的

to end something sooner than planned

缩短