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SAT词汇技能5 - 第39课

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Afrikaans
Afrikaans
[名词]

one of the official languages of South Africa with a west Germanic root, which is also spoken in Namibia

南非荷兰语, 南非荷兰语语言

南非荷兰语, 南非荷兰语语言

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countenance
countenance
[名词]

someone's face or facial expression

面容, 面部表情

面容, 面部表情

Ex: She maintained a calm countenance during the crisis, reassuring others. 

在危机期间,她保持着平静的面容,安抚了其他人。

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resemblance
resemblance
[名词]

the state of similarity between two or more things

相似, 类似

相似, 类似

Ex: Her resemblance to her mother was striking. 

她与她母亲的相似之处非常惊人。

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deviance
deviance
[名词]

actions or conduct that departs from societal norms, expectations, or standards, often perceived as unconventional, abnormal, or unacceptable by the larger community

偏差, 偏差行为

偏差, 偏差行为

Ex: Sociologists analyze instances of deviance to examine how social norms are constructed and enforced within a society. 

社会学家分析偏差的实例,以研究社会规范是如何在社会中构建和执行的。

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semblance
semblance
[名词]

a condition or situation that is similar or only appears to be similar to something

外表, 相似

外表, 相似

Ex: Despite the chaos, the team maintained a semblance of order during the emergency. 

尽管混乱,团队在紧急情况下仍保持了秩序的表象。

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reliance
reliance
[名词]

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

信赖, 依赖

信赖, 依赖

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seance
seance
[名词]

a gathering where individuals attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead, typically led by a medium

降神会

降神会

Ex: During the Victorian era, seances became a popular form of entertainment at social gatherings, with participants eager to communicate with spirits. 

在维多利亚时代,降神会成为社交聚会上一种流行的娱乐形式,参与者渴望与灵魂交流。

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continuance
continuance
[名词]

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

继续, 延长

继续, 延长

Ex: Due to inclement weather, the outdoor event was granted a continuance and rescheduled for the following weekend. 

由于天气恶劣,户外活动获得了延期,并重新安排在下个周末举行。

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obeisance
obeisance
[名词]

behavior that expresses respect, submission, or duty toward someone in authority or of higher status

敬意, 顺从

敬意, 顺从

Ex: Her constant obeisance to her mentor bordered on self-effacement. 

她对导师的持续顺从近乎于自我抹杀。

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pittance
pittance
[名词]

a sum of money that is very insufficient

微薄的工资, 不足的钱

微薄的工资, 不足的钱

Ex: The scholarship provided only a pittance compared to the rising tuition fees. 

与不断上涨的学费相比,奖学金只提供了微薄的金额。

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assurance
assurance
[名词]

a promise or pledge to do something

保证, 承诺

保证, 承诺

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sustenance
sustenance
[名词]

the nourishing substances or food that provide the necessary nutrients and energy to sustain life

生计, 食物

生计, 食物

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hindrance
hindrance
[名词]

a person or thing that gets in the way or obstructs movement

障碍, 阻碍

障碍, 阻碍

Ex: The fallen tree was a hindrance to passing cars. 

倒下的树对过往车辆来说是一个障碍。

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predominance
predominance
[名词]

the quality of being the most significant or influential element in a particular situation or context

主导地位

主导地位

Ex: The predominance of digital media platforms has revolutionized the way information is shared and consumed worldwide. 

数字媒体平台的优势彻底改变了全球信息共享和消费的方式。

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vengeance
vengeance
[名词]

the act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone as retribution for a perceived wrongdoing or injury

复仇, 报复

复仇, 报复

Ex: In an act of vengeance, the rival gang vandalized the property of their adversaries. 

在一次复仇行动中,敌对团伙破坏了对手的财产。

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redundance
redundance
[名词]

the unnecessary repetition or inclusion of something, often resulting in excess or waste

冗余, 多余

冗余, 多余

Ex: Due to the redundance of staff members performing the same tasks, the company decided to streamline its operations and reduce overhead costs. 

由于执行相同任务的员工成员的冗余,公司决定精简其运营并减少间接成本。

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nuance
nuance
[名词]

a very small and barely noticeable difference in tone, appearance, manner, meaning, etc.

细微差别

细微差别

Ex: The painter’s work is full of subtle nuances in color and light. 

画家的作品充满了色彩和光线中微妙的细微差别。

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parlance
parlance
[名词]

the particular style or manner of speaking or writing used in a specific group, profession, or context

用语, 行话

用语, 行话

Ex: The slang term "bail" is commonly used in criminal justice parlance to describe the release of a defendant from custody pending trial. 

俚语术语"bail"通常用于刑事司法的术语中,用来描述被告在审判前的释放。

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ambiance
ambiance
[名词]

the overall mood, feeling, or character of a place, shaped by its surroundings and influences

氛围, 气氛

氛围, 气氛

Ex: Soft lighting created a relaxing ambiance in the room. 

柔和的灯光在房间里营造出了一种放松的氛围。

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abeyance
abeyance
[名词]

a temporary suspension or cessation of activity or progress, typically with the expectation of future resumption

暂时中止, 搁置

暂时中止, 搁置

Ex: The legal case remained in abeyance pending further investigation into new evidence that had come to light. 

法律案件在等待对新出现的证据进行进一步调查期间仍处于搁置状态。

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