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IELTS学术词汇 (分数8-9) - Literature

在这里,你将学习一些与文学相关的英语单词,这些单词是学术雅思考试所必需的。

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
protagonist
protagonist
[名词]

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

主角, 主人公

主角, 主人公

Ex: The protagonist's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .**主角**对救赎和宽恕的追求构成了叙事的情感核心,在深刻的人性层面上与观众产生共鸣。
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antagonist
antagonist
[名词]

villainous character who strongly opposes another person or thing

反派, 对手

反派, 对手

Ex: Throughout the story , the protagonist 's struggle against the antagonist served as a metaphor for larger themes of good versus evil and the resilience of the human spirit .在整个故事中,主角与**反派**的斗争作为对善与恶以及人类精神韧性等更大主题的隐喻。
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supervillain
supervillain
[名词]

a fictional character with superpowers who is morally evil

超级反派, 拥有超能力的邪恶角色

超级反派, 拥有超能力的邪恶角色

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conceit
conceit
[名词]

an elaborate or far-fetched poetic image or comparison between very dissimilar things, used in literature

Ex: The conceit of merging war and love imagery made the sonnet memorable .
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hyperbole
hyperbole
[名词]

a technique used in speech and writing to exaggerate the extent of something

夸张, 夸大

夸张, 夸大

Ex: The politician 's speech was rife with hyperbole, promising to " solve all of society 's problems overnight " if elected .这位政治家的演讲充满了**夸张**,承诺如果当选将“一夜之间解决社会的所有问题”。
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prolixity
prolixity
[名词]

the fact of having an excessive number of words that results in being tedious

冗长

冗长

Ex: The editor advised the writer to avoid prolixity by cutting unnecessary words and focusing on concise , impactful statements to maintain the readers ' interest .编辑建议作家通过删减不必要的词语,专注于简洁有力的陈述来避免**冗长**,以保持读者的兴趣。
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blurb
blurb
[名词]

a short promotional description of a book, motion picture, etc. published on the cover of a book or in an advertisement

简短的宣传描述, 吸引人的摘要

简短的宣传描述, 吸引人的摘要

Ex: When browsing books online , readers often rely on blurbs to help them decide whether a particular title is worth exploring further .在线浏览书籍时,读者通常依赖**简介**来帮助他们决定某个特定标题是否值得进一步探索。
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epigraph
epigraph
[名词]

a quotation or phrase placed at the beginning of a book, chapter, or other written work, often to suggest a theme or context

Ex: The epigraph inspired readers to reflect on the story 's message .
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miscellanea
miscellanea
[名词]

a collection of various items, such as literary pieces, poems, letters, etc., gathered from different sources

杂集, 收藏

杂集, 收藏

Ex: As they sorted through the attic 's miscellanea, they stumbled upon a dusty old journal that revealed secrets long forgotten by their ancestors .当他们整理阁楼的**杂物**时,偶然发现了一本积满灰尘的旧日记,揭示了被他们祖先遗忘已久的秘密。
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pamphleteer
pamphleteer
[名词]

someone who writes pamphlets, especially one who promotes partisan views on political issues

小册子作者, 宣传册撰写者

小册子作者, 宣传册撰写者

Ex: In the age of social media , modern pamphleteers leverage online platforms to disseminate their ideas and engage with audiences on a global scale .在社交媒体时代,现代**小册子作者**利用在线平台传播他们的想法,并与全球范围内的观众互动。
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wordsmith
wordsmith
[名词]

someone who uses words skillfully, especially a gifted author

文字匠, 语言艺术家

文字匠, 语言艺术家

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Afrofuturism
Afrofuturism
[名词]

a cultural and artistic movement that explores the intersection of African and African Diaspora culture with technology and the future

非洲未来主义, 探索非洲及非洲散居文化与技术和未来交汇的文化和艺术运动

非洲未来主义, 探索非洲及非洲散居文化与技术和未来交汇的文化和艺术运动

Ex: The conference on Afrofuturism brought together scholars , artists , and activists to discuss the impact of this movement on contemporary culture and society .关于**非洲未来主义**的会议汇集了学者、艺术家和活动家,讨论这一运动对当代文化和社会的影响。
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whodunit
whodunit
[名词]

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

侦探小说, 悬疑故事

侦探小说, 悬疑故事

Ex: The TV series became a hit for its compelling whodunit plotlines , where each episode presented a new mystery for the viewers to solve .这部电视剧因其引人入胜的**侦探**情节而成为热门,每一集都为观众呈现一个新的谜题来解决。
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codex
codex
[名词]

an ancient book, written by hand, especially of scriptures, classics, etc.

法典, 古代手抄本

法典, 古代手抄本

Ex: The monastery 's library houses a remarkable collection of codices, each one meticulously copied and illustrated by hand by dedicated scribes .修道院的图书馆藏有一批非凡的**手抄本**,每一本都由虔诚的抄写员精心手工复制和插图。
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parable
parable
[名词]

a short, simple story that teaches a moral lesson

Ex: The parable's message was clear : compassion outweighs judgment .
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satire
satire
[名词]

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

讽刺, 讥讽

讽刺, 讥讽

Ex: Satire can be a powerful tool for social commentary and change.**讽刺**可以成为社会评论和变革的有力工具。
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allegory
allegory
[名词]

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

寓言, 象征性叙述

寓言, 象征性叙述

Ex: Animal Farm stands as a political allegory.**动物农场**作为政治**寓言**而存在。
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prologue
prologue
[名词]

the beginning section of a movie, book, play, etc. that introduces the work

序幕, 引言

序幕, 引言

Ex: In the movie 's prologue, viewers were given a glimpse of the backstory that explained the plot .在电影的**序幕**中,观众得以一窥解释剧情背景的故事。
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epilogue
epilogue
[名词]

a brief section added at the end of a literary work, providing closure, commentary, or resolution

Ex: The epilogue offered insight into the protagonist 's later life .
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allusion
allusion
[名词]

a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device

暗示, 提及

暗示, 提及

Ex: The poet 's allusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .诗人对伊卡洛斯的**暗示**是对过度野心和傲慢危险的一个警示故事。
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fable
fable
[名词]

a short story on morality with animal characters

寓言, 道德故事

寓言, 道德故事

Ex: "The Boy Who Cried Wolf" is a timeless fable cautioning against the dangers of dishonesty and deception.《喊狼来了的男孩》是一个永恒的**寓言**,警告人们不诚实和欺骗的危险。
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abridgment
abridgment
[名词]

a concise version of a lengthy play, novel, etc.

节略, 缩写版

节略, 缩写版

Ex: While some purists prefer the full version , the abridgment of the epic poem has found favor with those new to the genre .虽然一些纯粹主义者更喜欢完整版本,但史诗的**缩写版**受到了该类型新手的青睐。
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