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SAT词汇技能5 - 第49课

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SAT Word Skills 5
to cadge
[动词]

to obtain something, often by imposing on others, without intending to repay or reciprocate the favor

乞求, 索取

乞求, 索取

Ex: I will not allow him cadge off me anymore ; he needs to learn to be more independent .
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to browse
[动词]

to casually look at different products in a store with no intention of making a purchase

浏览, 随意查看

浏览, 随意查看

Ex: He likes browse the electronics store to stay updated on the latest technology , even though he rarely buys anything .
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to envenom
[动词]

to cause to become resentful or bitter, typically through the use of harmful or spiteful words or actions

使...充满怨恨, 使...变得尖酸刻薄

使...充满怨恨, 使...变得尖酸刻薄

Ex: If she continues envenom every interaction with her negativity , she will soon find herself isolated and alone .
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to humbug
[动词]

to deceive or trick someone, often by pretending to be sincere or honest when one is not

欺骗, 哄骗

欺骗, 哄骗

Ex: If she continues humbug her way through life , she will eventually lose the trust of everyone around her .
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to entrench
[动词]

to establish deeply and firmly, often making something difficult to change or remove

确立, 根深蒂固

确立, 根深蒂固

Ex: Over the years, traditional gender roles have become deeply entrenched in some societies.
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fallow
[形容词]

(of farmland) not used for growing crops for a period of time, especially for the quality of the soil to improve

休耕的, 撒荒的

休耕的, 撒荒的

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to fresco
[动词]

to paint on wet plaster, allowing the colors to become fixed as the plaster dries, often used in mural painting

在湿灰泥上绘画, 用湿灰泥作画

在湿灰泥上绘画, 用湿灰泥作画

Ex: By next year , the artist will frescoed an entire series of murals along the riverfront promenade
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to bemuse
[动词]

to confuse someone, often by being difficult to understand

使困惑, 使迷惑

使困惑, 使迷惑

Ex: The contradictory statements from the bemused the reporters , making it difficult to discern the truth .
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to betroth
[动词]

to promise to marry someone, typically with a formal ceremony or agreement, often involving the exchange of rings

订婚, 许配

订婚, 许配

Ex: The couple exchanged vows betroth themselves to each other in the presence of close friends and family .
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to bode
[动词]

to be an omen or indication of a future outcome, often suggesting something negative or ominous

预示, 预兆

预示, 预兆

Ex: Her absence from the team meetings boded poorly for her chances of promotion .
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to prevail
[动词]

to prove to be superior in strength, influence, or authority

战胜, 胜出

战胜, 胜出

Ex: Through diplomacy and negotiation , countries sought prevail over conflicts and promote peaceful resolutions to international disputes .
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to afflict
[动词]

to cause pain, suffering, or distress, often as a result of illness, injury, or hardship

折磨, 困扰

折磨, 困扰

Ex: War afflicted the region for decades , leaving a legacy of destruction and suffering .
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to posit
[动词]

to put forward a theory, idea, or argument for consideration or discussion

假设, 提出

假设, 提出

Ex: The posited that economic inequality is a major factor in determining political instability and social unrest .
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to ante
[动词]

to contribute a specified amount of money before a card game, poker hand, or other gambling activity begins

下注, 前注

下注, 前注

Ex: Over the years , I anted countless times in various card games .
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to imbibe
[动词]

to consume or absorb liquids, especially beverages

饮用, 吸收液体

饮用, 吸收液体

Ex: After a successful business deal , the imbibed rare scotch whiskies to celebrate their achievement .
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to stoke
[动词]

to add fuel to a fire, metaphorically or literally, in order to increase its intensity or excitement

增添燃料, 激发

增添燃料, 激发

Ex: Over the years , he stoked controversy with his outspoken views on social issues .
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to dissolve gradually into a liquid state, often due to high humidity or decomposition

溶解, 融化

溶解, 融化

Ex: Over time , the organic matter deliquesced into a rich compost , nourishing the soil .
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to privilege
[动词]

to give special advantages or rights to someone or something

优待, 特权

优待, 特权

Ex: The privileged loyal customers with exclusive discounts .
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to singe
[动词]

to lightly burn something on the surface, causing minimal damage

轻烧, 微烤

轻烧, 微烤

Ex: The dragon 's breath was hot enough singe the grass as it passed over .
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to vie
[动词]

to intensely compete with another person in order to achieve something

竞争, 争夺

竞争, 争夺

Ex: vying for victory in a tournament demonstrate exceptional teamwork and skill .
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