SAT词汇技能6 - 第31课

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brunt

[名词]

the harshest or most intense part of something

最糟糕的部分, 主要冲击

Ex: The frontline workers felt the brunt of the pandemic 's toll .一线工作者感受到了疫情的**冲击**。

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diorama

[名词]

a small-scale three-dimensional model or display depicting a scene, often enclosed within a glass case for viewing

立体模型, 三维模型

Ex: The school 's history project required students to create a diorama depicting a significant moment from World War II , encouraging them to research and recreate historical scenes with accuracy .学校的历史项目要求学生创建一个描绘第二次世界大战重要时刻的**立体模型**，鼓励他们准确研究和重现历史场景。

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likelihood

[名词]

the probability or chance of something occurring

可能性, 概率

Ex: Despite the likelihood of encountering challenges along the way , they remained optimistic about reaching their goal .尽管一路上遇到挑战的**可能性**，他们对实现目标仍然保持乐观。

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ruffian

[名词]

a violent or lawless person

恶棍, 暴徒

Ex: The police apprehended the ruffian after a high-speed chase through the city streets .警方在市区街道上高速追逐后逮捕了**暴徒**。

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twinge

[名词]

an unexpected and quick feeling of a particular emotion, often a negative one

刺痛, 悔恨

Ex: Seeing the happy couple gave her a twinge of sadness as she remembered her past relationship .看到那对幸福的夫妇让她**一阵**悲伤，因为她想起了过去的恋情。

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macrocosm

[名词]

the universe or the entirety of a complex system, seen as a larger entity encompassing all its parts

宏观世界, 宇宙

Ex: Contemplating the macrocosm often inspires feelings of humility and wonder at the vastness of existence .沉思**宏观世界**常常会激发对存在之广阔感到谦卑和惊奇的情感。

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hydra

[名词]

a freshwater polyp with a cylindrical body and tentacles

水螅, 淡水息肉

Ex: In the ecosystem , the hydra plays a role as a primary consumer , feeding on small organisms and contributing to nutrient cycling .在生态系统中，**水螅**作为初级消费者，以小型生物为食，并促进营养循环。

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esprit

[名词]

a lively, quick-witted, or vivacious quality, often characterized by intelligence, wit, or charm

机智

Ex: With his sharp mind and quick wit , he brought an esprit to the team meetings that energized everyone present .凭借他敏锐的头脑和敏捷的机智，他为团队会议带来了一种**精神**，激励了在场的每一个人。

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prefix

[名词]

(grammar) a letter or a set of letters that are added to the beginning of a word to alter its meaning and make a new word

前缀

Ex: The dictionary provided a list of prefixes and their meanings to help with word formation and understanding .词典提供了**前缀**及其含义的列表，以帮助构词和理解。

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retinue

[名词]

a group of attendants or followers, typically accompanying an important person

随从, 随行人员

Ex: The presidential candidate traveled with a large retinue of campaign staff and security personnel , reflecting the importance of the upcoming election .总统候选人带着一大群竞选工作人员和安全人员的**随行人员**旅行，反映了即将到来的选举的重要性。

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menagerie

[名词]

a facility or enclosure where wild or exotic animals are kept for exhibition

私人动物园, 野生动物收藏

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legerdemain

[名词]

skillful tricks or sleight of hand performed as part of a magic or illusionist's performance

手法, 戏法

Ex: The magician 's legerdemain left the audience in awe as he seamlessly transformed a deck of cards into a cascade of colorful ribbons .魔术师的**手法**让观众惊叹不已，因为他将一副牌无缝地变成了一串彩色的丝带。

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rondo

[名词]

instrumental music with a recurring theme often found in the final movement of a sonata or concerto

回旋曲

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loam

[名词]

a fertile soil composed of a balanced mixture of sand, silt, and clay, ideal for plant growth

壤土, 肥沃的土壤

Ex: The florist filled the vase with loam soil before arranging the flowers, ensuring they would remain fresh and vibrant for as long as possible.花店老板在插花前用**壤土**填满花瓶，确保花朵能尽可能长时间保持新鲜和鲜艳。

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brotherhood

[名词]

the relationship between two or more brothers

兄弟情谊

Ex: He felt pride in the brotherhood of his family .

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gambit

[名词]

a strategic action or remark that is used to gain an advantage, particularly in the early stages of a situation, game, conversation, etc.

开局策略, 战略行动

Ex: The detective 's gambit to mislead the suspect paid off during the investigation .侦探为了误导嫌疑人而采取的**策略**在调查中取得了成功。

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ballast

[名词]

anything that provides stability or balance, either literally or metaphorically, ensuring equilibrium or support

压舱物, 稳定器

Ex: The principles of integrity and honesty served as moral ballast, guiding his decisions and actions with steadfastness .诚信和正直的原则作为**道德压舱物**，坚定不移地指导着他的决定和行动。

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mettle

[名词]

strength of character shown through courage and determination, especially in difficult situations

勇气, 韧性

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vermin

[名词]

small animals or insects that are believed to be destructive and are difficult to handle when they appear in a considerable number

害虫, 害兽

Ex: During the medieval times , vermin like fleas and lice were rampant and often spread diseases .在中世纪，像跳蚤和虱子这样的**害虫**很猖獗，经常传播疾病。

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