SAT词汇技能4 - 第35课

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frenetic

[形容词]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

狂热的, 快节奏的

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .孩子们**狂热的**笑声在操场上回荡。

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frantic

[形容词]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

疯狂的, 惊慌的

Ex: His frantic pacing back and forth showed his anxiety before the big job interview .他在大工作面试前的** frantic **来回踱步显示了他的焦虑。

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lexicon

[名词]

the complete set of meaningful units in a language or a branch of knowledge, or words or phrases that a speaker uses

词汇, 词典

Ex: Building a diverse lexicon through reading and exposure to different contexts enriches one 's language skills and communication abilities .通过阅读和接触不同的语境来构建多样化的**词汇**，可以丰富一个人的语言技能和沟通能力。

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lexicography

[名词]

the practice and study of compiling, editing, and writing dictionaries, focusing on the principles and methods of dictionary creation

词典学, 编纂、编辑和撰写词典的实践和研究

Ex: Studying lexicography provides insights into how language evolves and how dictionaries reflect that change .研究**词典学**可以深入了解语言的演变以及词典如何反映这种变化。

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lexicographer

[名词]

a person whose job is to write and edit a dictionary

词典编纂者, 字典编辑

Ex: The lexicographer collaborated with a team of linguists and researchers to update the dictionary with new words and definitions .**词典编纂者**与一组语言学家和研究人员合作，用新词和定义更新了词典。

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parallel

[形容词]

having an equal distance from each other at every point

平行的, 等距的

Ex: The railroad tracks are parallel to each other .铁轨彼此**平行**。

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to paralyze

[动词]

to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

使瘫痪, 使麻痹

Ex: The disease progressed rapidly , threatening to paralyze the patient 's respiratory system .疾病迅速进展，威胁要**麻痹**患者的呼吸系统。

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parasite

[名词]

(biology) a small organism that lives on or inside another organism, called a host, and is dependent on it for nutrition and growth

寄生虫, 寄生生物

Ex: The relationship between the host and the parasite is often detrimental to the host , as the parasite exploits its resources for survival and reproduction .宿主和**寄生虫**之间的关系通常对宿主有害，因为寄生虫为了生存和繁殖而利用其资源。

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disrepute

[名词]

the state of being held in low regard or having a bad reputation

声名狼藉, 坏名声

Ex: The restaurant 's disrepute spread quickly after the food poisoning incident .食物中毒事件发生后，餐厅的**坏名声**迅速传播开来。

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disreputable

[形容词]

having a bad reputation, often due to dishonesty or unethical behavior

声名狼藉的, 不名誉的

Ex: The politician 's disreputable actions led to a significant decline in public support and trust .这位政客**不光彩**的行为导致公众支持和信任显著下降。

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to hap

[动词]

to happen by chance

发生, 偶然发生

Ex: It was said that the old witch could foresee what would hap in the coming days .据说老女巫可以预见未来几天会**发生**什么。

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haphazard

[形容词]

with no particular order and planning

杂乱的, 随意的

Ex: The garden looked haphazard, with flowers and weeds growing wildly.花园看起来**杂乱无章**，花朵和杂草疯狂地生长。

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to obligate

[动词]

to make someone do something, typically through legal, moral, or social means

迫使, 强制

Ex: The terms of the loan obligate the borrower to make monthly repayments with a fixed interest rate.贷款条款**规定**借款人必须以固定利率每月还款。

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oblong

[形容词]

having an elongated shape as an oval

椭圆形的, 长形的

Ex: The oblong loaf of bread was freshly baked and had a delicious , crispy crust .**椭圆形**的面包是新鲜烤制的，有着美味、酥脆的外皮。

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obloquy

[名词]

a false charge or a deliberately harmful misrepresentation of someone's words, actions, or character, intended to damage their reputation

诽谤, 污蔑

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plaintiff

[名词]

a person who brings a lawsuit against someone else in a court

原告, 起诉人

Ex: During the trial , the plaintiff testified about the impact of the defendant 's actions .在审判期间，**原告**就被告行为的影响作证。

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plaintive

[形容词]

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

哀怨的, 忧郁的

Ex: Her voice was plaintive as she recounted her memories .当她回忆往事时，她的声音显得**哀伤**。

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to insinuate

[动词]

to gradually move oneself or a thing into a particular place or position by elusive manipulation

暗示, 悄悄引入

Ex: She insinuated her way into the social circle by attending events where she knew influential members would be present .她通过参加她知道有影响力成员会出席的活动，**悄悄进入**了社交圈。

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to insulate

[动词]

to create a barrier or division between entities or systems

隔离, 保护

Ex: The firewall insulates the company 's internal network from external threats and unauthorized access .**防火墙**将公司的内部网络与外部威胁和未经授权的访问**隔离**开来。

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insouciant

[形容词]

having an unconcerned attitude, especially in situations where others might feel worried

无忧无虑的, 不在意的

Ex: She walked through the crowded street with an insouciant smile , not caring about the busy world around her .她带着**漫不经心**的微笑走过拥挤的街道，不在乎周围忙碌的世界。

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