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SAT词汇技能4 - 第20课

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to decapitate

to cut off the head of someone or something

斩首, 砍头

斩首, 砍头

Ex: The executioner was skilled in using the guillotine to decapitate condemned individuals. 
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to decelerate

to get lessened in speed over time

减速, 降低速度

减速, 降低速度

Ex: The car began to decelerate as it approached the school zone. 
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to decipher
to decipher
[动词]

read with difficulty

破译, 阅读

破译, 阅读

Ex: She struggled to decipher the doctor’s handwriting on the prescription. 
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perennial
perennial
[形容词]

lasting for a long time or continuing indefinitely

持久的, 连续的

持久的, 连续的

Ex: His perennial optimism helped him weather life's challenges. 
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peregrination

a long journey, especially on foot

长途旅行, 徒步旅行

长途旅行, 徒步旅行

Ex: His peregrination through the mountains took several months, with many challenges along the way. 
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shambolic
shambolic
[形容词]

having a state of disorder and confusion

混乱的, 无序的

混乱的, 无序的

Ex: The office was in a shambolic state after the unexpected power outage. 
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instant
instant
[形容词]

happening or made very quickly and easily

即时的, 迅速的

即时的, 迅速的

Ex: The microwave oven offers instant heating for food. 
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to instance
to instance
[动词]

to explain something by giving an example

举例说明, 例证

举例说明, 例证

Ex: The teacher instanced a famous historical event to clarify the concept. 
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apotheosis
apotheosis
[名词]

the act of elevating a person's rank to that of a god

神化, 尊为神

神化, 尊为神

Ex: The emperor’s apotheosis was celebrated with grand ceremonies and rituals. 
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apothegm
apothegm
[名词]

a clever and concise expression that contains a general truth or principle

格言, 箴言

格言, 箴言

Ex: The wise old teacher often used an apothegm to convey profound lessons in just a few words. 
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apothecary
apothecary
[名词]

a medical professional who prepares and dispenses medicinal drugs and offers medical advice

药剂师, 药商

药剂师, 药商

Ex: The apothecary carefully measured and mixed herbs to create a remedy for the patient. 
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apogee
apogee
[名词]

the point at which something reaches its highest level or most advanced stage of development

顶点, 巅峰

顶点, 巅峰

Ex: The company’s merger with a major international firm represented the apogee of its growth strategy. 
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apocryphal
apocryphal
[形容词]

(of a statement or story) unlikely to be authentic, even though it is widely believed to be true

伪的, 可疑的

伪的, 可疑的

Ex: He shared an apocryphal story about the founding of the city that many people still believe. 
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sanguine
sanguine
[形容词]

having a confident, hopeful, and positive outlook for the future

乐观的, 充满信心的

乐观的, 充满信心的

Ex: She remained sanguine about the project’s success despite the challenges. 
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peremptory
peremptory
[形容词]

not open to be debated

断然的, 不容争辩的

断然的, 不容争辩的

Ex: The manager gave a peremptory order to the team, leaving no room for discussion. 
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sanguification

the development of blood cells

造血, 血细胞的发育

造血, 血细胞的发育

Ex: The process of sanguification begins in the bone marrow, where stem cells differentiate into various types of blood cells. 
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shambles
shambles
[名词]

a place where animals are butchered to use their meat

屠宰场, 肉铺

屠宰场, 肉铺

Ex: The town had a small shambles where local farmers would bring their animals for slaughter. 
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sanguinary
sanguinary
[形容词]

(of a person) involved in or eager for bloodshed or violence

嗜血的, 残忍的

嗜血的, 残忍的

Ex: The sanguinary leader ordered relentless attacks on the enemy without mercy. 
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