SAT词汇技能4 - 第8课

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to probe

[动词]

to examine or look for something, particularly using a small long instrument

探查, 探索

Ex: Researchers probed the genetic makeup of the rare species to understand its evolutionary history .研究人员**探测**了这种稀有物种的基因构成，以了解其进化历史。

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probate

[名词]

a process in which the validity of a will is legally proved

遗嘱认证, 法律上证明遗嘱有效的过程

Ex: After his passing , the executor filed the will for probate in the local court .在他去世后，执行人向地方法院提交了遗嘱进行**认证**。

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probity

[名词]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

正直, 诚实

Ex: His probity in handling the company ’s finances earned him widespread respect .他在处理公司财务方面的**正直**赢得了广泛的尊重。

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to augment

[动词]

to add to something's value, effect, size, or amount

增加, 扩大

Ex: The city plans to augment public transportation services in the coming years .该市计划在未来几年**增加**公共交通服务。

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august

[形容词]

impressive and worthy of respect

庄严的, 雄伟的

Ex: The library housed an august collection of rare manuscripts and first editions.图书馆收藏了一批**令人敬畏的**稀有手稿和初版书籍。

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similitude

[名词]

resemblance between people or things

相似, 类似

Ex: The similitude between the ancient artifact and modern designs amazed the archaeologists .古代文物与现代设计之间的**相似性**让考古学家感到惊讶。

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to simulate

[动词]

to match the same qualities as someone or something

模拟, 模仿

Ex: The medical students practiced on a mannequin that simulates human responses during surgery .医学生们在一个**模拟**手术过程中人类反应的模型上进行了练习。

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simile

[名词]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

明喻, 比喻

Ex: The poet 's use of a simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .诗人使用**明喻**将星星比作天空中的钻石，为夜晚的景色增添了一丝美丽和闪耀。

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simultaneous

[形容词]

taking place at precisely the same time

同时的, 同步的

Ex: The conference featured simultaneous translation into multiple languages to accommodate international attendees .会议提供了**同声**翻译成多种语言，以适应国际与会者的需要。

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to discombobulate

[动词]

to confuse someone, causing them to feel disoriented or unable to think clearly

使困惑, 使迷失方向

Ex: The unfamiliar surroundings discombobulated the new employees , making it hard for them to adjust .陌生的环境**搞糊涂了**新员工，使他们难以适应。

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to disconcert

[动词]

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

使不安, 使困惑

Ex: The unusual behavior of the usually calm colleague disconcerted the entire office .通常冷静的同事的不寻常行为**扰乱**了整个办公室。

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disconsolate

[形容词]

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

无法安慰的, 非常悲伤的

Ex: Even with her family around her , she remained disconsolate, unable to shake off the sadness .即使家人围绕在她身边，她仍然**无法安慰**，无法摆脱悲伤。

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discontinuance

[名词]

the act of stopping something

中止, 停止

Ex: Due to financial constraints , the discontinuance of the project was inevitable .由于财务限制，项目的**中止**是不可避免的。

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discreet

[形容词]

careful and modest in behavior, showing wise self-restraint and avoiding unnecessary attention

谨慎的, 慎重的

Ex: She handled the situation with discreet tact , ensuring that no one felt embarrassed or uncomfortable .她以**谨慎的机智**处理了这种情况，确保没有人感到尴尬或不舒服。

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discrepant

[形容词]

having no agreement with something

不一致的, 不相容的

Ex: The discrepant answers given by the team members revealed a lack of communication.团队成员给出的**不一致**答案揭示了沟通的缺乏。

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asunder

[副词]

into separate pieces

成碎片, 四分五裂

Ex: The rivalry between the two factions threatened to tear the organization asunder.两派之间的竞争威胁要将组织撕裂**成碎片**。

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astute

[形容词]

having a clever and practical ability to make wise and effective decisions

精明的, 敏锐的

Ex: The manager 's astute leadership skills guided the team through challenging projects .经理**精明**的领导技能指导团队完成了具有挑战性的项目。

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to assuage

[动词]

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

缓解, 满足

Ex: The fruit juice quickly assuaged her thirst , making her feel refreshed .果汁迅速**缓解**了她的口渴，让她感到清爽。

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