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SAT词汇技能4 - 第8课

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to probe
to probe
[动词]

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

探查, 探索

探查, 探索

Ex: Scientists probed the depths of the ocean with specialized submersibles to study marine life in unexplored regions. 

科学家们用专门的潜水器探测海洋深处,以研究未开发区域的海洋生物。

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probate
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

遗嘱认证, 法律上证明遗嘱有效的过程

Ex: A properly written will can help minimize complications during the probate process. 

一份书写得当的遗嘱有助于在遗嘱认证过程中尽量减少并发症。

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probity
probity
[名词]

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

正直, 诚实

正直, 诚实

Ex: Probity was the key reason he was chosen to lead the organization. 

正直是他被选为组织领导的关键原因。

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to augment
to augment
[动词]

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

增加, 扩大

增加, 扩大

Ex: The improvements made to the software have augmented its performance significantly. 

对软件所做的改进显著提升了其性能。

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august
august
[形容词]

impressive and worthy of respect

庄严的, 雄伟的

庄严的, 雄伟的

Ex: The museum’s hall was adorned with august portraits of historical leaders. 

博物馆的大厅装饰着历史领袖的庄严肖像。

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similitude
similitude
[名词]

resemblance between people or things

相似, 类似

相似, 类似

Ex: There was a remarkable similitude between the two paintings, as though created by the same artist. 

两幅画之间有着显著的相似之处,仿佛是由同一位艺术家创作的。

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to simulate
to simulate
[动词]

to match the same qualities as someone or something

模拟, 模仿

模拟, 模仿

Ex: Virtual reality technology can simulate real-world environments for training purposes. 

虚拟现实技术可以为了训练目的模拟现实世界的环境。

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simile
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

明喻, 比喻

Ex: In the novel, the author employs a simile to describe the protagonist's heart racing "like a runaway train," conveying the intensity of their emotions. 

在小说中,作者使用了一个明喻来描述主人公的心脏像“失控的火车”一样跳动,传达了他们情感的强度。

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simultaneous
simultaneous
[形容词]

taking place at precisely the same time

同时的, 同步的

同时的, 同步的

Ex: Simultaneous translation services were provided for attendees from different countries. 

为来自不同国家的与会者提供了同声传译服务。

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to discombobulate

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

使困惑, 使迷失方向

使困惑, 使迷失方向

Ex: The complicated instructions on the exam discombobulated the students, making it difficult for them to answer the questions. 

考试中复杂的说明搞糊涂了学生,使他们难以回答问题。

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to disconcert

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

使不安, 使困惑

使不安, 使困惑

Ex: His unexpected question during the interview momentarily disconcerted the job candidate, but she quickly regained her composure. 

他在面试中出乎意料的问题暂时扰乱了求职者,但她很快恢复了镇定。

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disconsolate
disconsolate
[形容词]

so sad that makes comforting very difficult

无法安慰的, 非常悲伤的

无法安慰的, 非常悲伤的

Ex: The sudden death of her dog left her feeling disconsolate, with no words to ease her sorrow. 

她狗的突然死亡让她感到极度悲伤,没有言语可以缓解她的悲伤。

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discontinuance

the act of stopping something

中止, 停止

中止, 停止

Ex: The discontinuance of services at the local clinic affected many patients in the area. 

当地诊所服务的中止影响了该地区的许多患者。

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discreet
discreet
[形容词]

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

谨慎的, 慎重的

谨慎的, 慎重的

Ex: He showed discreet kindness by quietly helping those in need without seeking recognition. 

他通过悄悄帮助有需要的人而不寻求认可,展现了谨慎的善意。

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discrepant
discrepant
[形容词]

having no agreement with something

不一致的, 不相容的

不一致的, 不相容的

Ex: The discrepant opinions in the meeting made it challenging to reach a consensus. 

会议中分歧的意见使得达成共识变得具有挑战性。

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asunder
asunder
[副词]

into separate pieces

成碎片, 四分五裂

成碎片, 四分五裂

Ex: The sword struck the stone, splitting it asunder with a loud crack. 

剑击中了石头,随着一声巨响将其劈成两半。

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astute
astute
[形容词]

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

精明的, 敏锐的

精明的, 敏锐的

Ex: The detective's astute observations led to the quick solving of the complex case. 

侦探敏锐的观察力导致了这个复杂案件的迅速解决。

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to assuage
to assuage
[动词]

to satisfy the feeling of thirst or hunger

缓解, 满足

缓解, 满足

Ex: A quick snack was enough to assuage his hunger until dinner. 

一份快餐足以缓解他的饥饿直到晚餐。

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