SAT词汇技能5 - 第 17 课

a device used for converting liquid substances into vapor

蒸发器, 雾化器

someone who comes before another in time, especially in a job or position

前任, 前驱者

the first person to do something or develop a new area, method, etc.

先锋, 开创者

a skilled tradesperson who specializes in cutting, installing, and replacing glass in various types of windows, doors, mirrors, and other architectural or decorative applications

玻璃工

the act of taking on a false identity in order to deceive people

冒充, 伪装

a venomous Eurasian snake with relatively large fangs that goes deep into the body of a prey

毒蛇

an individual who has the skill of telling stories in a way that is entertaining

讲故事的人, 叙述者

a young female cow that has not given birth yet or has only one calf

小母牛, 幼母牛

a wraparound rope, chain, etc. used for restraining the movements of an animal

绳索, 链子

extremely soft, delicate, light, or flimsy material or substance

薄纱, 蜘蛛网

a device used to measure the speed and direction of the wind

风速计

a large fish with a long ratlike tail that lives in the bottom of a sea, ocean, etc.

格雷纳迪尔

someone whose job is managing and organizing the work of a company or institution

管理员, 管理者

a false and malicious statement made about someone with the intent to harm their reputation or character

诽谤, 中伤

a person who climbs or studies caves for pleasure

洞穴探险者, 洞穴学者

someone who is in charge of a museum, taking care of a collection, artwork, etc.

策展人, 馆长

the way a person treats others

举止, 行为

the opening in a camera's lens that controls the amount of light that enters the camera and reaches the sensor or film

光圈, 孔径