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SAT词汇技能4 - 第34课

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volant
[形容词]

flying or passing through the air

飞行的,  掠过空中的

飞行的, 掠过空中的

Ex: The volant bird soared high above the mountains , its wings spread wide .**飞翔的**鸟在群山之上高高翱翔,翅膀展开。
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volatile
[形容词]

prone to unexpected and sudden changes, usually gets worse or dangerous

不稳定的, 不可预测的

不稳定的, 不可预测的

Ex: The CEO ’s volatile decision-making caused instability within the company .CEO**不稳定**的决策导致了公司内部的不稳定。
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volition
[名词]

the faculty to use free will and make decisions

意志, 自由意志

意志, 自由意志

Ex: Despite the challenges , she faced them with determination and volition, refusing to give up on her goals .尽管面临挑战,她还是以决心和**意志**面对它们,拒绝放弃自己的目标。
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taxation
[名词]

the system by which a government collects money from citizens and businesses to fund public services

征税, 税收制度

征税, 税收制度

Ex: Taxation allows the government to provide social welfare programs .**税收**使政府能够提供社会福利计划。
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taxidermy
[名词]

the art of preserving the dead body of animals by skinning and then filling them with a specific substance in order to use them as decoration

动物标本制作, 保存动物尸体以作装饰的艺术

动物标本制作, 保存动物尸体以作装饰的艺术

Ex: The natural history museum features a section dedicated to the art and science of taxidermy.自然历史博物馆有一个专门展示**动物标本制作**艺术与科学的区域。
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despot
[名词]

a cruel ruler with absolute power

暴君, 专制统治者

暴君, 专制统治者

Ex: In history , many despots have been remembered for their brutal policies and disregard for human rights .在历史上,许多**暴君**因其残酷的政策和对人权的漠视而被记住。
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despotic
[形容词]

having absolute power over people and using it unfairly

专制的, 暴虐的

专制的, 暴虐的

Ex: The despotic king ruled with fear , making arbitrary decisions that affected the lives of his people .**专制的**国王以恐惧统治,做出影响人民生活的任意决定。
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despotism
[名词]

a form of government where a single ruler or authority exercises absolute power without checks or limitations

专制主义, 暴政

专制主义, 暴政

Ex: The transition from despotism to democracy required a prolonged struggle for civil rights and political freedoms .从**专制主义**到民主的过渡需要为公民权利和政治自由进行长期的斗争。
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to convene
[动词]

to meet or bring together a group of people for an official meeting

召集, 召开

召集, 召开

Ex: The team convenes every Monday morning to review the project progress .团队每周一早上**开会**审查项目进展。
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convenience
[名词]

the state of being helpful or useful for a specific situation

便利, 方便

便利, 方便

Ex: For your convenience, the store offers self-checkout stations .为了您的**方便**,商店提供自助结账站。
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to garrote
[动词]

to kill someone by tightening a wire around their neck

勒死, 绞杀

勒死, 绞杀

Ex: He was forced to garrote the man after being threatened with his own life .在被威胁自己的生命后,他被迫**勒死**了那个人。
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to garrison
[动词]

to place soldiers in a specific location in order to defend a particulate place

驻防, 驻扎士兵

驻防, 驻扎士兵

Ex: The soldiers will be garrisoning the fort next week .士兵们下周将在堡垒**驻防**。
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to expiate
[动词]

to make amends for one's wrongdoings

赎罪, 补偿

赎罪, 补偿

Ex: The company took steps to expiate its role in the environmental disaster by funding clean-up efforts .该公司通过资助清理工作来**弥补**其在环境灾难中的角色。
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to exploit
[动词]

to use someone or something in an unfair way, which is only advantageous to oneself

剥削, 利用

剥削, 利用

Ex: Some landlords exploit tenants by charging exorbitant rents for substandard living conditions .一些房东通过为不符合标准的生活条件收取过高租金来**剥削**租户。
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morbid
[形容词]

having an excessive and unhealthy interest in disturbing subjects, especially in death and disease

病态的, 令人毛骨悚然的

病态的, 令人毛骨悚然的

Ex: The artist ’s morbid paintings often explored themes of decay and mortality .这位艺术家的**病态**绘画经常探索腐朽和死亡的主题。
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moribund
[形容词]

nearing the state of death

垂死的, 濒临死亡的

垂死的, 濒临死亡的

Ex: Despite efforts to revitalize it , the organization remained moribund.尽管努力振兴它,该组织仍然**濒临死亡**。
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mortician
[名词]

someone who prepares dead bodies for burial or cremation and arranges funerals as their job

殡葬师, 丧葬承办人

殡葬师, 丧葬承办人

Ex: Many morticians undergo specialized training in mortuary science and obtain licensure to practice , adhering to strict ethical and legal standards in their profession .许多**殡葬师**接受殡葬科学的专业培训并获得执业许可证,遵守其职业中严格的道德和法律标准。
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to console
[动词]

to help a person, who is either disappointed or emotionally suffering, feel better

安慰, 抚慰

安慰, 抚慰

Ex: The team consoled each other after a tough loss .在一场艰难的失败后,团队互相**安慰**。
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consolation
[名词]

a specific thing that provides comfort to someone

安慰, 慰藉

安慰, 慰藉

Ex: Music was a powerful consolation for her , helping her find peace in tough moments .音乐对她来说是一种强大的**安慰**,帮助她在艰难时刻找到平静。
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to merge several financial accounts, debts, funds, into one

合并, 整合

合并, 整合

Ex: The nonprofit organization consolidated its fundraising efforts by merging several fundraising accounts .该非营利组织通过合并几个筹款账户**整合**了其筹款工作。
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