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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

Ex: In this case , expediency led to a solution that worked in the short term , but caused longer-term problems .在这种情况下，**权宜之计**导致了一个短期有效的解决方案，但引起了长期问题。

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expedient

[形容词]

helpful in a way that serves one's personal interests

权宜的, 有利的

Ex: It seemed expedient for him to agree with the proposal , knowing it would further his career prospects .他认为同意这个提议是**权宜之计**，知道这会促进他的职业前景。

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to expend

[动词]

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

花费, 消耗

Ex: The soldiers were careful not to expend their limited ammunition unnecessarily .士兵们小心不要不必要地**消耗**他们有限的弹药。

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inclement

[形容词]

showing no kindness or mercy

严酷的, 无情的

Ex: His inclement tone cut through the room, making everyone feel uneasy and unwanted.他**严厉的**语气穿透了整个房间，让每个人都感到不安和不被需要。

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inclination

[名词]

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

倾斜, 点头

Ex: With an inclination of the body , he signaled his agreement without speaking a word .通过身体的**倾斜**，他未发一言就表示了他的同意。

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inclusive

[形容词]

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

包容的, 全面的

Ex: The inclusive recreational program offered activities and events that catered to people of all abilities and interests .**包容性**娱乐项目提供了适合所有能力和兴趣的人的活动和事件。

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myopia

[名词]

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

近视

Ex: His myopia prevented him from enjoying long-distance sports like soccer and tennis .他的**近视**使他无法享受足球和网球等长距离运动。

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myriad

[名词]

a vast and varied quantity of things or people

无数, 繁多

Ex: The garden boasted a myriad of colorful flowers and plants .花园里拥有**无数**色彩缤纷的花朵和植物。

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punctilio

[名词]

the act of firmly respecting polite behavior in society

punctilio, 礼仪

Ex: The butler ’s punctilio in following every rule of etiquette made him the epitome of professionalism .管家在遵循每一项礼仪规则时的**一丝不苟**使他成为专业精神的典范。

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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

Ex: Despite the casual setting , his punctilious behavior remained consistent and formal .尽管环境随意，他**一丝不苟**的行为仍然保持一致和正式。

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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

Ex: As a renowned pundit, his opinions on global politics were always eagerly anticipated by viewers .作为一位著名的**专家**，他对全球政治的看法总是受到观众的热切期待。

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pungent

[形容词]

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

尖锐的, 刺人的

Ex: The pungent edge of the thorn made it easy to puncture the surface of the plant .刺的**尖锐**边缘使得很容易刺穿植物的表面。

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punitive

[形容词]

intended to punish or discipline someone for wrongdoing

惩罚性的, 纪律性的

Ex: The punitive damages awarded in the lawsuit aimed to deter similar misconduct in the future.诉讼中判给的**惩罚性**赔偿旨在阻止未来类似的不当行为。

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to suffuse

[动词]

to gradually fill something, typically with a quality or emotion

充满, 弥漫

Ex: As they reminisced about the past , a bittersweet emotion suffused their conversation .当他们回忆过去时，一种苦乐参半的情绪**弥漫**了他们的谈话。

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to suffice

[动词]

to be enough or adequate for a particular purpose or requirement

足够, 足以

Ex: The basic features of the software suffice for most users' needs.该软件的基本功能**足以**满足大多数用户的需求。

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sufferance

[名词]

toleration of difficult situations

忍耐, 容忍

Ex: The soldiers faced harsh conditions with sufferance, understanding that their duty required patience .士兵们以**忍耐**面对严酷的条件，明白他们的职责需要耐心。

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genteel

[形容词]

characterized by refined manners, elegance, and high social standing

文雅的, 优雅的

Ex: She carried herself with a genteel charm that endeared her to all who met her .她以**优雅**的魅力赢得了所有遇见她的人的喜爱。

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gentile

[形容词]

not of a Jewish faith

外邦人, 非犹太人的

Ex: The school had a mix of Jewish and gentile students , fostering a diverse learning environment .学校里有犹太人和**非犹太人**学生的混合，促进了多样化的学习环境。

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manumission

[名词]

the act of a slave owner freeing their slaves

解放奴隶, 奴隶释放

Ex: The wealthy landowner 's decision to grant manumission to his slaves was met with mixed reactions from the community .富裕地主决定给予奴隶**解放**的决定在社区中引起了不同的反应。

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manufacturer

[名词]

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

制造商, 生产商

Ex: A well-known toy manufacturer launched a line of eco-friendly products for children .一家知名的玩具**制造商**推出了一系列环保儿童产品。

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