SAT词汇技能4 - 第22课

maintaining constant intensity over time

不懈的, 持续的

to undo or separate the strands of something that is woven or knitted

拆解, 解开

reliable and true to the point of being unquestionable

无可置疑的, 不容质疑的

a condition in which individuals are forced to work or provide services against their will, without the ability to freely leave or negotiate their conditions

奴役

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

奴隶的, 卑躬屈膝的

The ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently, demonstrating both physical and intellectual readiness

能力, 才干

possessing the needed skills or knowledge to do something well

称职的, 有能力的

someone who competes with others in a sport event

竞争者, 参赛者

to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner

唤起, 引发

the act of imaginatively recreating something

唤起, 引发

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

圆形剧场

operating or living on land and in water

两栖的, 水陆两用的

fail to satisfy

使不满意, 使失望

(of two or more things) not having common qualities

不同的, 不相似的

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

争论, 辩论

inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

好争论的, 争论的

to spread throughout and be present in every part of something

弥漫, 遍布

spreading or existing throughout something, and usually unpleasant

蔓延的, 遍及的

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

反常的, 逆反的

the action of perverting something (turning it to a wrong use)

歪曲, 变质