SAT词汇技能4 - 第39课

(of an object) blocking the passage of light and preventing objects from being seen through it

不透明的

the visual property of something having a milky brightness and a play of colors from the surface

乳光性, 乳光效果

(of cases, statements, etc.) capable of making others believe that something is true with the use of logic and clarity

有说服力的, 合逻辑的

to think carefully about something

思考, 沉思

to make something clear and easy to understand by explaining it more

澄清, 明确

loud and clear

清晰的, 响亮的

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

挡开, 抵挡

the murder of your own father or mother

父母杀人, 弑父母

the kinship relation of an offspring to the parents

血统, 家世

an introductory piece written by the author of a book explaining its subject, scope, or aims

前言

put or said at the beginning of a book, speech, or other work as an introduction or explanation

前言的, 导言的

awaiting payment

应收的, 待收的

a container that is used to put or keep things in

容器, receptacle

ready or willing to receive favorably

接受的, 开放的

lacking in correct logical relation

不合理的, 非逻辑的

having an irritable and unpleasant disposition

脾气坏的, 乖戾的

righteousness by virtue of being pious

虔诚, 因虔诚而具备的 righteousness

deserving or inciting pity

悲惨的, 可怜的

pejorative terms for an insane asylum

精神病院, 疯人院

to decorate lavishly, often with various ornaments or embellishments

装饰, 装点