SAT词汇技能6 - 第23课

to twist or bend something out of its normal or natural shape

扭曲, 弯曲

to fade away gradually

渐渐消失, 逐渐淡去

to steal something, especially in a sneaky or deceitful manner

窃取, 偷窃

to contribute to a particular result or outcome

促成, 助于

to imitate something in a humorous or exaggerated manner

模仿, 讽刺

to intentionally say or do something that disrespects or humiliates someone

侮辱, 羞辱

to be positioned above or on top of something

超越, 凌驾于

to publicly state that one supports or approves someone or something

支持, 认可

to cleverly come up with an idea, theory, or plan using creative thinking

设计, 构思

to detach or separate someone's affections or dependence from a particular person, thing, or habit

使戒掉, 分离

to scratch or rub repeatedly against a surface, often causing irritation or annoyance

擦, 激怒

to move or transfer something, often with a sudden or forceful motion

移动车, 转移

to stay or reside temporarily in a place

逗留, 临时居住

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

引起兴趣, 吸引

to remove someone from a position or place, often forcefully

罢免, 驱逐

to criticize or reprimand severely and publicly

猛烈抨击, 严厉批评

to make someone more susceptible or inclined to a particular condition or behavior

使倾向于, 预先倾向

to implicitly convey something such as an idea, feeling, etc. in addition to something's basic meaning

暗示, 隐含

to exceed one's previous achievements or standards and reach a higher level of performance

超越, 超过

to make someone angry

使生气, 激怒