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SAT词汇技能5 - 第39课

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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
[名词]

someone's face or facial expression

面容, 面部表情

面容, 面部表情

Ex: Her countenance betrayed her nervousness as she waited for the interview to begin .她等待面试开始时,**面容**暴露了她的紧张。
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resemblance
[名词]

the state of similarity between two or more things

相似, 类似

相似, 类似

Ex: They were amazed by the resemblance of the child to her grandmother .他们对孩子和她祖母的**相似之处**感到惊讶。
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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: In anthropology , researchers explore cultural variations in definitions of deviance, recognizing that what is considered acceptable behavior can vary widely across different societies .在人类学中,研究者探索**偏差**定义中的文化差异,认识到被认为是可接受的行为在不同社会之间可能有很大差异。
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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: Her calm demeanor gave a semblance of control , even though she was feeling anxious inside .她冷静的举止给人一种控制的**表象**,尽管她内心感到焦虑。
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reliance
[名词]

trust and confidence placed in someone or something

信赖, 依赖

信赖, 依赖

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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: Despite skepticism from some attendees , the seance yielded what appeared to be messages from beyond the grave , providing comfort and closure to those present .尽管一些与会者持怀疑态度,**降神会**还是产生了看似来自坟墓之外的信息,为在场的人提供了安慰和了结。
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continuance
[名词]

the act of prolonging or extending the duration of something

继续, 延长

继续, 延长

Ex: The court issued a continuance in the divorce proceedings to give the parties more time to negotiate a settlement .法院在离婚诉讼中发布了**延期**,以给双方更多时间协商和解。
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obeisance
[名词]

the act of deference or respect, typically expressed through a gesture such as a bow or curtsy

敬意, 鞠躬

敬意, 鞠躬

Ex: The soldiers saluted the commanding officer as a gesture of obeisance before carrying out their orders .士兵们在执行命令前向指挥官**敬礼以示敬意**。
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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: They offered him a pittance for the artwork , far less than its true value .他们为这件艺术品向他提供了**微薄的金额**,远低于其真实价值。
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assurance
[名词]

a promise or pledge to do something

保证, 承诺

保证, 承诺

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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
[名词]

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

障碍, 阻碍

障碍, 阻碍

Ex: Wearing heavy clothing can be a hindrance in warm weather .在温暖的天气里穿厚重的衣服可能是一种**阻碍**。
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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: Within the ecosystem , the predominance of a single species can have far-reaching effects on the entire food chain and ecosystem dynamics .在生态系统中,单一物种的**优势**可能对整个食物链和生态系统动态产生深远影响。
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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: Despite the temptation for vengeance, the protagonist chose to forgive his enemies and pursue reconciliation instead .尽管有**复仇**的诱惑,主人公还是选择原谅他的敌人,转而寻求和解。
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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: The redundance of safety features in the design ensured that even if one failed , there would be backup measures in place to prevent accidents .设计中安全功能的**冗余**确保了即使一个功能失效,也会有备份措施来防止事故发生。
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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: His argument lacked the nuance needed to address the complexities of the issue .他的论点缺乏解决该问题复杂性所需的**细微差别**。
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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: Within the gaming community , the parlance for a player who is new to a game is often " noob " or " newbie . "在游戏社区中,对于游戏新手的**术语**通常是“noob”或“newbie”。
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ambiance
[名词]

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

Ex: The ambiance of the beach at sunset was magical , with the sky painted in shades of orange and pink , and the sound of waves crashing on the shore .
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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 negotiations between the two parties were placed in abeyance as both sides sought clarification on certain key issues .双方的谈判被搁置(**abeyance**),因为双方都寻求对某些关键问题的澄清。
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