SAT词汇技能2 - 第23课

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

节俭, 节约

spending money very reluctantly

吝啬的, 节俭的

to explain or interpret something in a clear and detailed manner, often uncovering deeper meanings

阐明, 解释

expressed very clearly, leaving no doubt or confusion

明确的, 清楚的

to complain or criticize persistently, often about trivial issues

抱怨, 挑剔

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

挑剔, 批评

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

凶猛, 猛烈

extremely aggressive or intense in appearance or behavior

凶猛的, 残暴的

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

烤干, 使干枯

extremely dry, often due to heat or lack of moisture

干枯的, 干燥的

slender, flexible, and graceful in movement

柔韧的, 灵活的

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

轻盈的, 柔软的

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

墓志铭, 碑文

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

修饰语, 侮辱性称呼

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

缩影, 完美的例子

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

典型化, 象征

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

业余的, 非专业的

relating to or involving love or romance

恋爱的, 与爱情有关的

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

简洁的, 直接的

to end something sooner than planned

缩短, 减少