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SAT词汇技能6 - 第27课

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picayune
picayune
[形容词]

considered to be of small importance or value

微不足道的, 琐碎的

微不足道的, 琐碎的

Ex: She dismissed the criticism as picayune complaints that didn't affect the overall success of the project. 

她将批评视为不影响项目整体成功的琐碎抱怨而置之不理。

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sacrosanct
sacrosanct
[形容词]

extremely important, to the point that it is not allowed to be condemned or changed

神圣的, 不可侵犯的

神圣的, 不可侵犯的

Ex: The sacred text was regarded as sacrosanct, and its teachings were never to be questioned. 

神圣的文本被视为神圣不可侵犯,其教义从不被质疑。

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limpid
limpid
[形容词]

(of language or music) clear and easy to understand

清晰的, 清澈的

清晰的, 清澈的

Ex: The writer’s limpid style allowed readers to follow the story without any confusion or ambiguity. 

作家清晰的风格让读者能够毫无困惑或歧义地跟随故事。

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sinister
sinister
[形容词]

suggesting or indicating evil, harm, or danger

阴险的, 邪恶的

阴险的, 邪恶的

Ex: The politician's sinister tactics tarnished the integrity of the election process. 

这位政客的险恶策略玷污了选举过程的公正性。

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hidebound
hidebound
[形容词]

unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention

狭隘的, 守旧的

狭隘的, 守旧的

Ex: The hidebound mentality within the organization stifled progress and innovation. 

组织内的狭隘心态扼杀了进步和创新。

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jejune
jejune
[形容词]

displaying simplicity, immaturity, or inexperience

幼稚的, 缺乏经验的

幼稚的, 缺乏经验的

Ex: The teenager's jejune remarks about relationships revealed her limited life experience. 

青少年关于人际关系的幼稚言论揭示了她有限的生活经验。

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laggard
laggard
[形容词]

sluggish or falling behind in progress, development, or pace compared to others

落后的, 缓慢的

落后的, 缓慢的

Ex: The company found itself at a competitive disadvantage due to its laggard adoption of new technology. 

由于在采用新技术方面的落后,该公司发现自己处于竞争劣势。

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staccato
staccato
[形容词]

playing or singing musical notes with short, distinct intervals between them

断奏, 断续的

断奏, 断续的

Ex: The percussion section added a staccato rhythm to the orchestra's performance. 

打击乐部分为管弦乐队的表演增添了断奏节奏。

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defunct
defunct
[形容词]

passed away or deceased

已故的, 去世的

已故的, 去世的

Ex: Despite being defunct, the actor's performances continue to inspire aspiring thespians around the world. 

尽管已经去世,这位演员的表演继续激励着世界各地有抱负的戏剧演员。

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placid
placid
[形容词]

peaceful and calm, not easily excited, irritated, angered, or upset

平静的, 宁静的

平静的, 宁静的

Ex: He spoke in a placid tone, never raising his voice. 

他用平静的语气说话,从不提高嗓门。

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tranquil
tranquil
[形容词]

feeling calm and peaceful, without any disturbances or things that might be upsetting

宁静的, 平和的

宁静的, 平和的

Ex: She enjoyed the tranquil moments in the garden, where the only sound was the rustling of leaves. 

她喜欢花园里宁静的时刻,那里唯一的声音是树叶的沙沙声。

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dastard
dastard
[形容词]

lacking courage or integrity in one's actions

懦弱的, 卑鄙的

懦弱的, 卑鄙的

Ex: Despite his attempts to appear brave, his dastard nature was evident in his reluctance to confront the situation head-on. 

尽管他试图表现得勇敢,但他懦弱的本性在他不愿直面这一情况时显而易见。

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bleak
bleak
[形容词]

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

阴冷的, 寒冷多风的

阴冷的, 寒冷多风的

Ex: The bleak, overcast sky matched her somber mood. 

阴沉的、多云的天空与她忧郁的心情相匹配。

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berserk
berserk
[形容词]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

狂暴的, 暴怒的

狂暴的, 暴怒的

Ex: The crowd went berserk when the band finally took the stage. 

当乐队终于登上舞台时,人群疯狂了。

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blase
blase
[形容词]

bored or indifferent due to overexposure to worldly pleasures or experiences

厌倦的

厌倦的

Ex: The actor seemed blasé about receiving another award. 

这位演员对获得另一个奖项似乎漠不关心。

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meager
meager
[形容词]

lacking in quantity, quality, or extent

微薄的, 不足的

微薄的, 不足的

Ex: The student's knowledge of the subject was meager, leading to a low exam score. 

学生对该学科的知识贫乏,导致考试成绩低下。

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opportune
opportune
[形容词]

(of a time) ideal for achieving a particular purpose or reaching success

适时的

适时的

Ex: The investment came at an opportune moment, just before the market surged. 

投资是在市场飙升之前的适当时机到来的。

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impromptu
impromptu
[形容词]

done spontaneously or without prior preparation

即兴的, 自发的

即兴的, 自发的

Ex: The impromptu dance party erupted in the middle of the street, drawing curious onlookers from nearby cafes. 

即兴舞蹈派对在街道中央爆发,吸引了附近咖啡馆好奇的旁观者。

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