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SAT词汇技能4 - 第9课

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expediency
expediency
[名词]

the situation in which some action is useful or necessary, even if it is not morally acceptable

权宜之计, 便利

权宜之计, 便利

Ex: In times of crisis, expediency often dictates actions that might otherwise be considered unethical. 

在危机时刻,权宜之计往往决定了在其他情况下可能被认为是不道德的行为。

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expedient
expedient
[形容词]

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests

权宜的, 有利的

权宜的, 有利的

Ex: Sometimes, taking an expedient route may solve an immediate problem, but it can cause more issues later. 

有时,采取权宜之计可以解决眼前的问题,但以后可能会引起更多问题。

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to expend
to expend
[动词]

to consume or spend resources, energy, or time for a specific purpose

花费, 消耗

花费, 消耗

Ex: She expended all her energy running the marathon. 

她跑马拉松时耗费了所有的精力。

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inclement
inclement
[形容词]

showing no kindness or mercy

严酷的, 无情的

严酷的, 无情的

Ex: The inclement response from the judge left the defendant feeling hopeless. 

法官冷酷无情的回应让被告感到绝望。

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inclination
inclination
[名词]

the act of bending one's body or usually one's head forward

倾斜, 点头

倾斜, 点头

Ex: His inclination toward the table showed his curiosity about the discussion. 

他对桌子的倾斜显示了他对讨论的好奇。

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inclusive
inclusive
[形容词]

including everything or everyone, without excluding any particular group or element

包容的, 全面的

包容的, 全面的

Ex: The inclusive curriculum incorporated diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering a sense of belonging for all students. 

包容性课程融入了多样化的观点和经验,培养了所有学生的归属感。

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myopia
myopia
[名词]

an eye condition in which one is not able to see distant objects clearly

近视

近视

Ex: She struggled with myopia during her childhood, often squinting to see far-away objects. 

她在童年时期饱受近视之苦,常常眯着眼睛看远处的物体。

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myriad
myriad
[名词]

a vast and varied quantity of things or people

无数, 繁多

无数, 繁多

Ex: She has a myriad of ideas for improving the project. 

她有无数的想法来改进这个项目。

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punctilio
punctilio
[名词]

the act of firmly respecting polite behavior in society

punctilio, 礼仪

punctilio, 礼仪

Ex: His punctilio in addressing everyone by their correct titles earned him admiration at the formal dinner. 

他在正式晚宴上以正确的头衔称呼每个人的 punctilio 为他赢得了赞赏。

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punctilious
punctilious
[形容词]

paying a lot of attention to the correctness of behavior or to detail

一丝不苟的, 严谨的

一丝不苟的, 严谨的

Ex: Their punctilious planning led to a flawlessly executed event. 

他们一丝不苟的计划导致了一个完美执行的活动。

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pundit
pundit
[名词]

a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is often asked to share their opinion on the matter in public

专家, 评论家

专家, 评论家

Ex: With his vast knowledge of technology, he was often sought after as a pundit for tech conferences. 

凭借他对技术的广博知识,他经常被寻求作为科技会议的专家。

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pungent
pungent
[形容词]

capable of causing injury or damage due to a sharp or pointed quality

尖锐的, 刺人的

尖锐的, 刺人的

Ex: The pungent spikes on the pufferfish are not only sharp but also venomous, making them dangerous. 

河豚身上尖锐的刺不仅锋利而且有毒,使它们变得危险。

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punitive
punitive
[形容词]

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

惩罚性的, 纪律性的

惩罚性的, 纪律性的

Ex: The court imposed punitive fines on the corporation for environmental violations. 

法院因环境违法行为对企业处以惩罚性罚款。

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to suffuse
to suffuse
[动词]

to gradually fill something, typically with a quality or emotion

充满, 弥漫

充满, 弥漫

Ex: His kind words suffused her with a sense of comfort and reassurance. 

他亲切的话语充满了她的舒适感和安心感。

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to suffice
to suffice
[动词]

to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement

足够, 足以

足够, 足以

Ex: This amount of money should suffice for our weekend trip. 

这笔钱应该足够我们周末旅行了。

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sufferance
sufferance
[名词]

toleration of difficult situations

忍耐, 容忍

忍耐, 容忍

Ex: Her sufferance in dealing with the demanding clients impressed everyone at the office. 

她在应对苛刻客户时的忍耐力给办公室里的每个人留下了深刻印象。

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genteel
genteel
[形容词]

characterized by refined manners, elegance, and high social standing

文雅的, 优雅的

文雅的, 优雅的

Ex: They lived in a genteel neighborhood, where manners and etiquette were highly valued. 

他们住在一个优雅的社区,那里的礼仪和礼节非常受重视。

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gentile
gentile
[形容词]

not of a Jewish faith

外邦人, 非犹太人的

外邦人, 非犹太人的

Ex: He grew up in a gentile family but developed a deep appreciation for Jewish culture. 

他在一个非犹太家庭长大,但对犹太文化产生了深深的欣赏。

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manumission
manumission
[名词]

the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves

解放奴隶, 奴隶释放

解放奴隶, 奴隶释放

Ex: The practice of manumission was often seen as a moral action, though it did not end the system of slavery. 

解放奴隶的做法常被视为一种道德行为,尽管它并未结束奴隶制度。

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manufacturer
manufacturer
[名词]

a person, company, or country that produces large numbers of products

制造商, 生产商

制造商, 生产商

Ex: A well-known toy manufacturer launched a line of eco-friendly products for children. 
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