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: The film festival attracted a highbrow audience eager for independent films.

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pretentious

[形容词]

trying too hard to attract attention or impress others

做作的, 炫耀的

Ex: The pretentious host constantly name‑dropped celebrities.

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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 intimidating presence of her new boss made employees hesitant to approach him.

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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: The old apartment had a dingy carpet that hadn't been cleaned in years.

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dim

[形容词]

lacking brightness or sufficient light

昏暗的, 光线不足的

Ex: The dim hallway was illuminated only by a flickering candle.

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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: During natural disasters, people may tragically perish due to the force of the elements.

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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: The movie was so soppy that it made everyone cry.

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raucous

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

喧闹的, 刺耳的

Ex: The raucous laughter from the party next door kept her awake all night.

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obnoxious

[形容词]

extremely unpleasant or rude

讨厌的, 粗鲁的

Ex: His obnoxious behavior at the party ruined the mood for everyone.

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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: The speaker delivered a compelling argument that persuaded many to change their views.

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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 documentary about the history of space exploration was absolutely riveting, leaving me glued to the screen.

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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: His witty banter kept the conversation lively and entertaining throughout the evening.

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hilarious

[形容词]

causing great amusement and laughter

滑稽的, 令人捧腹的

Ex: The hilarious comedy show had the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish.

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repugnant

[形容词]

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

令人厌恶的, 恶心的

Ex: The very thought of cruelty to animals is repugnant to me.

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conventional

[形容词]

generally accepted and followed by many people

传统的, 惯例的

Ex: In many cultures, it is conventional for brides to wear white dresses on their wedding day.

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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 garden was filled with enchanting flowers, their colors and fragrance creating a magical atmosphere.

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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 evocative scent of freshly baked bread reminded him of his childhood.

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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 cave paintings depict the life of primitive man.

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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: The old book contained intriguing symbols and cryptic messages, sparking the reader's curiosity.

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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

一开始就不顺, 开局不利

Ex: We got off on the wrong foot, but we became good friends later.

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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 swallowed the excuse without questioning its truth.

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to back the right horse

[短语]

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

押对赢家, 站在赢家一边

Ex: By investing in renewable technology early, that company really backed the right horse for future growth.

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to hit the nail on the head

[短语]

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

一针见血, 说到点子上

Ex: The coach analyzed my form and said I was holding the racket too tight - he really hit the nail on the head with that observation.

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jaunty

[形容词]

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

快活的, 活泼的

Ex: He walked into the room with a jaunty step.

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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 frenetic pace of the city can be overwhelming for newcomers.

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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 took a brisk walk in the morning to wake herself up.

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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: The soothing warmth of the heating pad eased her sore muscles after a long workout.

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amble

[名词]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

漫步, 缓行

Ex: They enjoyed a peaceful amble through the park, taking in the sights and sounds of nature.

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sluggish

[形容词]

moving, reacting, or functioning more slowly than usual

缓慢的, 迟钝的

Ex: She dragged her feet in a sluggish pace down the hallway.

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uphill battle

[名词]

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

艰巨的挑战, 一件难事

Ex: Getting the school reopened will be an uphill battle.

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书籍 Insight - 高级
单元5 - 5A	单元5 - 5C	单元5 - 5D	单元5 - 5E
词汇洞察 5	单元6 - 6A	单元6 - 6C	单元6 - 6D
词汇洞察 6	单元7 - 7A	单元7 - 7C	单元7 - 7D
词汇洞察 7	单元8 - 8A	单元 8 - 8C	单元8 - 8D
词汇洞察 8	单元9 - 9A	单元9 - 9C	单元9 - 9D

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