SAT词汇技能4 - 第8课

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

探测, 调查

the act of proving that an instrument purporting to be a will was signed and executed in accord with legal requirements

遗嘱认证, 遗嘱的合法性验证

the quality of abiding by the highest moral principles

廉洁, 正直

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

增加, 扩充

profoundly honored

威严的, 崇高的

a Roman Catholic friar or monk belonging to one of the Augustinian monastic orders

奥古斯丁派, 奥古斯丁修士

similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

相似性, 相像

to match the same qualities as someone or something

模拟, 模仿

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

明喻, 比喻

taking place at precisely the same time

同时的, 同步的

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

使困惑, 使不知所措

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

使不安, 使困扰

deeply unhappy or dejected

无可慰藉的, 深感沮丧的

the act of discontinuing or breaking off; an interruption (temporary or permanent)

中断, 停止

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

谨慎的, 低调的

not in accord

不一致的, 相悖的

into parts or pieces

分开, 分为部分

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

敏锐的, 机智的

satisfy (thirst)

缓解, 满足