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SAT词汇技能5 - 第2课

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paleontology
paleontology
[名词]

the branch of science that studies fossils

古生物学

古生物学

Ex: Advances in paleontology have allowed scientists to reconstruct the appearance and behavior of extinct species from fossil records. 

古生物学的进步使科学家能够从化石记录中重建灭绝物种的外观和行为。

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dendrology
dendrology
[名词]

the scientific study of all woody plants including trees, shrubs, lianas, etc.

树木学

树木学

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ornithology
ornithology
[名词]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of birds

鸟类学, 鸟类研究

鸟类学, 鸟类研究

Ex: Advances in ornithology have led to better conservation strategies for endangered bird species and their habitats. 

鸟类学的进步为濒危鸟类及其栖息地带来了更好的保护策略。

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morphology
morphology
[名词]

a branch of biology concerning the scientific study of the form and structure of an organism including plants and animals

形态学, 对生物形态和结构的科学研究

形态学, 对生物形态和结构的科学研究

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geology
geology
[名词]

a field of science that studies the structure of the earth and its history

地质学, 地球科学

地质学, 地球科学

Ex: Understanding the principles of geology helps predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. 

理解地质学的原理有助于预测地震和火山喷发。

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dermatology
dermatology
[名词]

the scientific study of the skin, its structure, diseases, and functions

皮肤病学

皮肤病学

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etymology
etymology
[名词]

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

词源学

词源学

Ex: Studying etymology helps understand how languages evolve and borrow from each other. 

研究词源学有助于理解语言如何演变并相互借用。

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entomology
entomology
[名词]

a branch of zoology concerning the scientific study of insects

昆虫学, 昆虫研究

昆虫学, 昆虫研究

Ex: Advances in entomology have improved pest control methods in agriculture, reducing crop damage and increasing yields. 

昆虫学的进展改善了农业中的害虫控制方法,减少了作物损害并提高了产量。

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topography
topography
[名词]

the arrangement and physical features of a surface, including its natural and man-made elements

地形, 地形配置

地形, 地形配置

Ex: Satellite data revealed the island's rugged topography. 

卫星数据揭示了该岛崎岖的地形

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biography
biography
[名词]

the story of someone's life that is written by another person

传记, 生平

传记, 生平

Ex: She read a biography about Marie Curie's groundbreaking work in science. 

她读了一本关于玛丽·居里在科学领域的开创性工作的传记

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prosperity
prosperity
[名词]

the state of economical growth and wealth

繁荣

繁荣

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acuity
acuity
[名词]

the ability to think clearly and grasp ideas fast

精神敏锐度, 洞察力

精神敏锐度, 洞察力

Ex: He showed great acuity during the debate, catching flaws in every argument. 

他在辩论中表现出极大的敏锐,捕捉到了每个论点中的缺陷。

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alacrity
alacrity
[名词]

readiness or willingness that is quick and enthusiastic

乐意, 热情

乐意, 热情

Ex: Her alacrity in completing the tasks made her stand out as a top performer. 

她完成任务时的敏捷使她脱颖而出,成为表现最佳的人。

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cupidity
cupidity
[名词]

the strong desire for attaining a lot of money or material goods

贪婪

贪婪

Ex: The company’s downfall was a result of unchecked cupidity. 

公司的垮台是 unchecked 贪婪的结果。

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enmity
enmity
[名词]

the feeling of hate and hostility toward someone

敌意, 仇恨

敌意, 仇恨

Ex: Despite their political differences, the two senators put aside their enmity to work on the important legislation. 

尽管存在政治分歧,两位参议员还是搁置了敌意,共同致力于重要立法。

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serendipity
serendipity
[名词]

the fact of accidentally experiencing or discovering something that is pleasant or valuable

意外发现, 幸运的偶然

意外发现, 幸运的偶然

Ex: Their meeting at the café was a moment of serendipity that led to a lifelong friendshiThe unexpected reunion with an old friend at the airport was a delightful serendipity.p. 

他们在咖啡馆的相遇是一个意外发现的时刻,促成了一生的友谊。在机场与老朋友的意外重逢是一次愉快的意外发现

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elasticity
elasticity
[名词]

the ability to go back to the original form after being stretched

弹性

弹性

Ex: Skin loses elasticity with age, leading to wrinkles. 

皮肤随着年龄的增长失去弹性,导致皱纹。

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plasticity
plasticity
[名词]

the capability of being easily changed or molded into many different things

可塑性, 成型性

可塑性, 成型性

Ex: Engineers study the plasticity of materials to understand how they behave under different loading conditions. 

工程师研究材料的塑性以了解它们在不同负载条件下的行为。

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paucity
paucity
[名词]

a lacking amount or number of something

缺乏, 不足

缺乏, 不足

Ex: There was a clear paucity of fresh produce at the local market. 

当地市场新鲜农产品明显缺乏

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sagacity
sagacity
[名词]

the quality of having a keen perception and making good judgments

睿智

睿智

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