SAT词汇技能6 - 第35课

to cease or come to an end, especially due to the passage of time or neglect

失效, 结束

to tighten, squeeze, or narrow down in order to reduce in size

收缩, 紧缩

to publicly state that something is the case

公开声明, 宣称

to officially ban the existence or practice of something

禁止, 排斥

to suppress a rebellion, protest, or uprising through use of authority or force

镇压, 压制

to defend or protect something by serving as a strong barrier against potential harm or danger

保护, 防御

to illegally obtain or exploit copyrighted or patented material for personal gain

掠夺, 窃取

to restrict movement or actions through restraint or confinement

限制, 约束

to act against an agreement, promise, etc.

背弃, 违约

to make something less forceful, potent, or intense by adding additional elements or substances

稀释, 削弱

to come to a conclusion without enough evidence

推测, 猜测

to help a student come to a conclusion themselves instead of providing them with an answer directly

引出, 诱发

to express mild disapproval, often in a gentle or corrective manner

责备, 指责

to remove or release from a restraint or burden

解开, 释放

to adjoin or border upon something, typically in a direct manner

毗邻, 接壤

to cause someone to become aware of something, often by providing new information or insights

唤醒, 觉醒

to upset one by saying disrespectful things to them or constantly making fun of them

嘲笑, 讽刺

to utilize borrowed funds or financial resources to increase one's capacity for investment or acquisition

利用, 运用

to discard or throw away, especially something considered unnecessary or burdensome

抛弃, 丢弃

to greatly shock or surprise someone

震惊, 使惊讶