SAT词汇技能3 - 第5课

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to censor

[动词]

to remove parts of something such as a book, movie, etc. and prevent the public from accessing them for political, moral, or religious purposes

审查, 删除

Ex: During wartime , newspapers were often censored to prevent the release of sensitive information .战时，报纸经常被**审查**以防止敏感信息的发布。

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censorious

[形容词]

(of one's behavior) severely criticizing and disapproving

吹毛求疵的, 严厉批评的

Ex: In the book club , the censorious member consistently found fault with the chosen novels , making discussions less enjoyable .在读书俱乐部中，**爱挑剔的**成员总是对选中的小说吹毛求疵，使得讨论变得不那么愉快。

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censurable

[形容词]

deserving blame or criticism for being wrong, harmful, or immoral

应受谴责的, 该受批评的

Ex: The politician 's censurable actions sparked public outrage and calls for accountability .这位政治家的**应受谴责的**行为引发了公众的愤怒和要求问责的呼声。

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to censure

[动词]

to strongly criticize in an official manner

谴责, 批评

Ex: The mayor was censured by the city council for his controversial remarks .市长因其有争议的言论被市议会**谴责**。

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barcarole

[名词]

a song traditionally sung by boat rowers in Venice

船歌, 贡多拉船夫之歌

Ex: The romantic evening in Venice was accompanied by the gentle melody of a barcarole sung by a gondolier .威尼斯浪漫的夜晚伴随着船夫唱的轻柔**船歌**旋律。

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bard

[名词]

a person who writes pieces of poetry and stories

吟游诗人, 诗人

Ex: At the festival , the bard captivated the audience with a lively performance of traditional songs .在节日上，**吟游诗人**用传统歌曲的生动表演迷住了观众。

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virtu

[名词]

a great appreciation and interest in beautiful and artistic items

精湛技艺, 对艺术的热爱

Ex: Her home was adorned with a virtu of carefully selected paintings and sculptures .她的家里装饰着精心挑选的绘画和雕塑的**virtu**。

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virtual

[形容词]

very similar to the actual thing in almost every way

虚拟的, 几乎真实的

Ex: Her virtual experience of the concert felt almost as real as being there in person .她对音乐会的**虚拟**体验感觉几乎和亲临现场一样真实。

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virtuoso

[名词]

a person who is exceptionally skilled and talented in a field such as sports

大师

Ex: The young pianist proved to be a virtuoso, captivating the audience with a flawless performance .这位年轻的钢琴家被证明是一位**大师**，以无懈可击的表演迷住了观众。

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to propel

[动词]

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward

推进, 推动

Ex: The player 's throw propelled the baseball toward the batter , moving it quickly through the air .球员的投掷**推动**了棒球向击球手飞去，使其在空气中快速移动。

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propellant

[名词]

a substance that helps something move forward

推进剂, 燃料

Ex: The firefighter used a foam with a special propellant to quickly extinguish the flames .消防员使用了一种带有特殊**推进剂**的泡沫来快速扑灭火焰。

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propeller

[名词]

a rotating mechanical device that moves through air or water, creating forward motion for vehicles like aircraft or boats

螺旋桨, 推进器

Ex: The submarine 's advanced propeller design allowed it to navigate silently beneath the ocean 's surface .潜艇先进的螺旋桨设计使其能够在海面下无声航行。

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to debunk

[动词]

to reveal the exaggeration or falseness of a belief, claim, idea, etc.

揭穿, 驳斥

Ex: In his documentary , the filmmaker aimed to debunk conspiracy theories surrounding a famous historical event .在他的纪录片中，这位电影制作人旨在**揭穿**围绕一个著名历史事件的阴谋论。

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debunking

[名词]

the act of revealing and disproving false beliefs, ideas, etc.

揭穿, 反驳

Ex: The professor took on the task of debunking common misconceptions in his field during his informative lectures.教授在他的信息性讲座中承担了**揭穿**他所在领域常见误解的任务。

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imitation

[名词]

the act of replicating or trying to replicate the actions of another person

模仿

Ex: In the fashion industry , designers sometimes find inspiration through imitation, adapting and incorporating elements from iconic styles into their own creations .在时尚产业中，设计师有时通过**模仿**找到灵感，将标志性风格的元素适应并融入他们自己的创作中。

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imitator

[名词]

an individual who replicates the actions, expressions, or speech of someone else

模仿者, 仿效者

Ex: The talk show host showcased his versatility by inviting a professional imitator to entertain the viewers with celebrity impersonations .脱口秀主持人通过邀请一位专业的**模仿者**来娱乐观众，展示了他的多才多艺。

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mercantile

[形容词]

related to the old-fashioned way of doing business including its ideas and practices

商业的，贸易的

Ex: During the mercantile era, nations competed to establish colonies and secure valuable resources for trade.在**商业**时代，各国竞相建立殖民地并为贸易获取宝贵资源。

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mercenary

[形容词]

motivated by financial gain or material rewards

唯利是图的, 金钱至上的

Ex: The mercenary motives behind the investment scheme became evident when the promised returns failed to materialize .当承诺的回报未能实现时，投资计划背后的**唯利是图**动机变得显而易见。

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perfidy

[名词]

the act of intentionally betraying someone or something's trust in one

背信弃义, 背叛

Ex: The historic treaty violation marked an egregious perfidy between the two nations .历史性条约的违反标志着两国之间严重的 **背信**。

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perfidious

[形容词]

relating to someone or something that is untrustworthy and disloyal

背信弃义的, 不忠的

Ex: The novel depicted a perfidious character who deceived everyone around him .小说描绘了一个**背信弃义的**角色，他欺骗了周围的每一个人。