SAT 单词技巧 6 - 第10课

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

文化遗产

a collection or combination of diverse elements or ideas

拼贴画

the total expanse of land, typically measured in square units

土地面积

the process of removing excess water or other liquids from an area or system, typically through a network of pipes, channels, or natural slopes

排水

the covert gathering of information for political, military, or economic purposes, often conducted by intelligence agencies

间谍活动

a short, memorable saying that expresses a common observation or truth about life

格言

the number of miles per gallon of fuel efficiency achieved by a vehicle

油耗

an elastic tissue that supports or connects joints in an infant and turns into skeleton during growth

软骨

something that appears desirable or promising but is ultimately unattainable or elusive

海市蜃楼

a wise and knowledgeable character who provides guidance or advice to the protagonist

智者

an intermediary entity or individual that facilitates transactions or negotiations between parties

经纪公司

a position that grants superiority or advantage over others

优势

a light-hearted and playful exchange of banter or conversation

打趣

a charge levied on the detention of a vessel, container, or cargo beyond the allotted time for loading or unloading at a port

滞期费

the feathers of a bird covering its body

羽毛

to get angry or feel upset, particularly because of being insulted

to make someone angry or upset, usually by offending them

someone who behaves in a brutal or aggressive manner

野蛮人

the process of something getting smaller or decrease in size

收缩

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story

蒙太奇