SAT词汇技能4 - 第29课

to trigger a strong emotional reaction in someone, such as anger, resentment, or offense

刺激, 激发

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

辛辣的, 刺激的

a tart spicy quality

辛辣, 刺激味

adroitness in using the hands

灵巧, 熟练

not a lot in amount or extent

轻微的, 稍微的

a person used as a cover for some questionable activity

傀儡, 装饰人物

using language in a way that words don't have their actual meaning, but an imaginative meaning instead

比喻的, 形象的

a hill with steep, flat sides and a flat top, often found in desert areas

台地, 平顶山

to provide support or justification in order to make something stronger or more secure

支持, 强化

have amorous affairs; of men

调情, 玩花招

of or relating to or characterized by philanthropy

慈善的, 博爱的

the collection and study of postage stamps

邮票收藏

composing or characteristic of an orchestral group

爱乐的

a speech of violent denunciation

激烈的谴责, 长篇抨击

not being interested, fond, or understanding of serious works of music, art, literature, etc.

菲利斯汀, 无艺术鉴赏能力

to make something more beautiful by decorating it with attractive elements

装饰, 点缀

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

崇拜, 爱慕

to tell someone what to do or not to do, in an authoritative way

指示, 强加

the manner in which something is expressed in words

用词, 措辞

an authoritative declaration

命令, 权威声明