SAT词汇技能5 - 第43课

to grant something such as control, a privilege, or right, often reluctantly

让步, 承认

to put force on something or to use power in order to influence someone or something

施加, 影响

to cut or shape the edge of a material at an angle other than a right angle, typically for joining or decorative purposes

倒角, 倾斜切割

to cross a body of water by wading or driving through it at a shallow point

渡过, 横渡

to take a leisurely walk, especially in a public place, often for enjoyment or to see and be seen

散步, 漫步

to think deeply and reflect

沉思, 思考

to put an end to something or to hinder or thwart a plan or action

阻止, 制止

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting it in a furnace

冶炼, 熔炼

to make a situation less tense or dangerous by calming emotions or reducing the likelihood of conflict or violence

缓和, 平息

to create difficulty or obstacles that make it hard for something to happen or progress

妨碍, 阻碍

to implant or insert something, typically a graft or scion, into a living plant or tree to facilitate growth

嫁接, 插接

to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage

奉承, 迎合

to roughly estimate quantities or time

估计, 测量

to strongly and enthusiastically encourage someone who is doing something

勉励, 鼓励

to gather leftover crops or grains from fields after the harvest

收集, 拾取

to soak food in a solution of water and salt, often to preserve or flavor it

盐腌, 腌制

to involve someone in an argument, conflict, or complex situation

使卷入, 牵涉

to lessen the intensity or extent

缓解, 减轻