书籍 Insight - 高级 - 词汇洞察 7

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highbrow

[形容词]

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

高雅的, 学识渊博的

Ex: She prefers highbrow discussions on philosophy over popular media.她更喜欢关于哲学的**高深**讨论，而不是流行媒体。

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pretentious

[形容词]

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

做作的, 自负的

Ex: Her pretentious attitude made her seem insincere to her colleagues .她**做作的**态度让同事觉得她不真诚。

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intimidating

[形容词]

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

令人生畏的, 吓人的

Ex: The towering officer had an intimidating presence .那位高大的军官有一种**令人生畏**的存在感。

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dingy

[形容词]

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

昏暗的, 肮脏的

Ex: Despite its dingy appearance , the old house had a certain charm .尽管外观**肮脏**，这所老房子却有着某种魅力。

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dim

[形容词]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

昏暗的, 光线不足的

Ex: The hallway was dim, with only a faint light filtering in from the window.走廊**昏暗**，只有微弱的光从窗户透进来。

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forefront

[名词]

the leading or most prominent position or place in a particular field, activity, or situation

前沿, 先锋

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to perish

[动词]

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

丧生, 悲惨地死去

Ex: Efforts to prevent accidents and disasters aim to reduce the likelihood of people perishing.防止事故和灾难的努力旨在减少人们**丧生**的可能性。

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soppy

[形容词]

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

多愁善感的, 感伤的

Ex: They shared a soppy moment , looking at old photographs .他们分享了一个**感伤的**时刻，看着旧照片。

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raucous

[形容词]

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

喧闹的, 刺耳的

Ex: Despite the raucous cheers from the crowd , the team lost the game .尽管人群发出**刺耳**的欢呼声，球队还是输了比赛。

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obnoxious

[形容词]

extremely unpleasant or rude

讨厌的, 粗鲁的

Ex: The obnoxious habit of interrupting others during conversations annoyed everyone in the group .在谈话中打断别人的**讨厌**习惯惹恼了小组中的每个人。

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compelling

[形容词]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

有说服力的, 引人入胜的

Ex: His compelling argument changed many opinions in the room .他**令人信服的**论点改变了房间里许多人的看法。

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riveting

[形容词]

holding one's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

引人入胜的, 扣人心弦的

Ex: The movie 's action-packed scenes were riveting, keeping me on the edge of my seat throughout the entire film .电影中充满动作的场景**引人入胜**，让我在整个电影过程中都坐立不安。

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witty

[形容词]

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

机智的, 风趣的

Ex: Her witty retorts often leave others speechless , admiring her sharp intellect .她**机智的**反驳常常让别人无言以对，钦佩她敏锐的才智。

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hilarious

[形容词]

causing great amusement and laughter

滑稽的, 令人捧腹的

Ex: The way they mimicked each other was simply hilarious.他们互相模仿的方式简直**太搞笑了**。

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repugnant

[形容词]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

令人厌恶的, 恶心的

Ex: The repugnant comments made in the discussion revealed deep-seated biases that were hard to ignore .讨论中发表的**令人厌恶的**评论揭示了难以忽视的根深蒂固的偏见。

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conventional

[形容词]

generally accepted and followed by many people

传统的, 惯例的

Ex: In some cultures , it 's conventional to remove shoes before entering someone 's home .在一些文化中，进入别人家之前脱鞋是**常规**的。

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enchanting

[形容词]

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

迷人的, 令人陶醉的

Ex: The enchanting melody of the flute echoed through the forest , filling the air with a sense of wonder and joy .长笛的**迷人**旋律在森林中回荡，空气中充满了惊奇和喜悦的感觉。

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evocative

[形容词]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

唤起回忆的, 引人回想的

Ex: The artist 's work was so evocative, it brought forth memories of lost love .这位艺术家的作品如此**令人回味**，以至于唤起了对逝去爱情的回忆。

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primitive

[形容词]

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

原始的, 古老的

Ex: The island 's ecosystem still contains primitive species that have remained unchanged for centuries .岛上的生态系统仍然包含几个世纪以来未变的**原始**物种。

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intriguing

[形容词]

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

有趣的, 神秘的

Ex: His peculiar habits and eccentric personality made him an intriguing character to his neighbors .他独特的习惯和古怪的个性使他成为邻居眼中一个**有趣**的人物。

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to get off on the wrong foot

[短语]

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

Ex: Their got off on the wrong foot due to a communication error .

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to swallow

[动词]

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

吞下, 不加质疑地接受

Ex: He ’s always been quick to swallow anything the media tells him .他总是很快**吞下**媒体告诉他的任何事情。

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to back the right horse

[短语]

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

Ex: By choosing the reputable contractor for the home renovation , I think backed the right horse for a high-quality job .

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to hit the nail on the head

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to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

Ex: The movie's depiction of office politics hit the nail on the head from my own experience.

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jaunty

[形容词]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

快活的, 活泼的

Ex: She responded with a jaunty wave.她以一个**活泼的**挥手回应。

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frenetic

[形容词]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

狂热的, 快节奏的

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .孩子们**狂热的**笑声在操场上回荡。

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brisk

[形容词]

quick and energetic in movement or action

轻快的, 精力充沛的

Ex: She gave the horse a brisk rubdown after their ride.在骑行后，她给马做了一个**快速的**擦洗。

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soothing

[形容词]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

舒缓的, 安慰的

Ex: Sipping on a warm cup of herbal tea had a soothing effect on her upset stomach.啜饮一杯温暖的草药茶对她的胃部不适有**舒缓**作用。

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amble

[名词]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

漫步, 缓行

Ex: The gentle amble through the botanical garden allowed them to appreciate the beauty of the blooming flowers.在植物园中悠闲的**漫步**让他们欣赏到了盛开的花朵的美丽。

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sluggish

[形容词]

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

缓慢的, 迟钝的

Ex: The sluggish stream barely moved , choked with debris after the storm .暴风雨过后，被杂物堵塞的**缓慢**溪流几乎不动。

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uphill battle

[名词]

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

艰苦的战斗, 艰难的斗争

Ex: Breaking into the entertainment industry can be an uphill battle for aspiring actors .进入娱乐行业对于有抱负的演员来说可能是一场**艰苦的战斗**。它需要毅力、才华和运气。

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