SAT词汇技能5 - 第27课

a place of residence for a community of nuns or monks that is smaller or less important compared to an abbey

修道院, 小修道院

the separation of two categories considered as different and opposed to each other

二分法, 划分

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

河口

the state of being morally weak and susceptible to temptation

脆弱, 弱点

the sate of propriety or modesty to the extreme that it becomes pretentious

过度的矜持, 装作正经

a thing that is the direct or natural result of another

推论, 结果

any quality that makes a place more pleasant, comfortable, or joyful

便利设施, 舒适度

dull, repetitious, and blue-collar work

乏味的工作, 繁重的劳动

consistent and steady agreement, unity, or connection

连续性, 统一性

the property of being enthusiastic and eager to a great extent

渴望, 热情

the use of deceit or scheme to cheat or take advantage of someone

欺诈, 诡计

a group of people or political organization united by a common cause

联邦, 联盟

the state of being similar or resembling one another

亲和力, 相似性

a way of behaving that is shamelessly rude and bold

厚颜无耻, 放肆

the state of not having enough or being in demand of something

稀缺, 匮乏

a piece of heavy cloth that is adorned by weaving complicated pictorial designs into it and is mostly used for wall hangings, curtains, etc.

挂毯, 锦缎

the act of being kind, polite, and courteous to women

骑士精神, 礼貌

the way of resolving ethical problems by relying on abstract principles extracted from particular cases

个案研究

in certain Christian beliefs, a temporary state of purification for souls after death, preparing them for entry into heaven

炼狱

the long lifespan of an individual

长寿