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SAT词汇技能6 - 第40课

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boatswain
boatswain
[名词]

a petty officer on a warship responsible for rigging, anchors, boats, and deck equipment

水手长, 甲板长

水手长, 甲板长

Ex: As boatswain, he was responsible for ensuring that the anchors were properly stowed and ready for use at a moment's notice. 

作为水手长,他负责确保锚正确存放并随时可以使用。

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contretemps
contretemps
[名词]

a slight disagreement or an unpleasant event that causes embarrassment

小争执

小争执

Ex: The unexpected contretemps at the meeting left everyone feeling a bit awkward. 

会议中意外的小插曲让每个人都感到有点尴尬。

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mountebank
mountebank
[名词]

a charlatan or trickster who deceives others, especially for financial gain

江湖骗子, 骗子

江湖骗子, 骗子

Ex: She exposed the mountebank's fraudulent activities to the authorities, leading to his arrest and prosecution. 

她向当局揭露了江湖骗子的欺诈活动,导致他被逮捕和起诉。

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playwright
playwright
[名词]

someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater

剧作家, 编剧

剧作家, 编剧

Ex: He is a well-known playwright in the world of theatre. 

他是戏剧界著名的剧作家。

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anode
anode
[名词]

a positively charged electrode in an electrical device where oxidation occurs, resulting in the release of electrons

阳极, 正电极

阳极, 正电极

Ex: In electroplating, the metal to be plated is connected to the anode, releasing ions that form a coating on the object. 

在电镀中,要被镀的金属连接到阳极,释放出在物体上形成涂层的离子。

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hygiene
hygiene
[名词]

practices that promote cleanliness and health, involving personal care, sanitation, and the maintenance of a clean environment

卫生

卫生

Ex: Dental hygiene includes brushing teeth regularly to maintain oral health. 

牙齿卫生包括定期刷牙以保持口腔健康。

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amble
amble
[名词]

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

漫步, 缓行

漫步, 缓行

Ex: After lunch, we took a leisurely amble along the beach, feeling the soft sand beneath our feet. 

午饭后,我们沿着海滩悠闲地散步,感受脚下柔软的沙子。

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motto
motto
[名词]

a brief statement or phrase that represents the guiding beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution

座右铭, 格言

座右铭, 格言

Ex: His personal motto, "Carpe Diem," encourages him to seize the opportunities that life presents. 

他的个人座右铭“Carpe Diem”鼓励他抓住生活呈现的机会。

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Canaanite
Canaanite
[名词]

the ancient Semitic language spoken by the Canaanite peoples in the region of Canaan

迦南语

迦南语

Ex: Scholars study Canaanite texts to understand the linguistic and cultural heritage of the ancient Near East. 

学者们研究迦南文本以了解古代近东的语言和文化遗产。

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tourniquet
tourniquet
[名词]

a device, such as a bandage, piece of fabric, etc. that arrests bleeding by applying pressure to the wound

止血带, 压脉器

止血带, 压脉器

Ex: In emergencies, a tourniquet can be life-saving when used correctly. 

在紧急情况下,正确使用止血带可以挽救生命。

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conduit
conduit
[名词]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

导管, 管道

导管, 管道

Ex: Engineers planned the layout of the building's conduit system to efficiently route cables and pipes throughout the structure. 

工程师规划了建筑物导管系统的布局,以在整个结构中高效地布线电缆和管道。

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pinnacle
pinnacle
[名词]

a part of something that is considered the most prominent or successful

顶峰, 巅峰

顶峰, 巅峰

Ex: The company reached the pinnacle of success with its latest product launch. 

该公司通过其最新产品的发布达到了成功的顶峰。

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precedent
precedent
[名词]

a topic or matter that has been previously discussed or addressed

先例, 前例

先例, 前例

Ex: The school's dress code policy was implemented based on the precedent of standards set by similar educational institutions. 
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midwife
midwife
[名词]

a person, particularly a woman, whose occupation is helping a woman during childbirth

助产士, 接生婆

助产士, 接生婆

Ex: She called the midwife when contractions started. 

她宫缩开始时叫了助产士。

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mores
mores
[名词]

the customs and values of a society that characterize it

习俗, 价值观

习俗, 价值观

Ex: In some cultures, the mores surrounding family honor and loyalty are deeply ingrained and strictly enforced. 

在一些文化中,围绕家族荣誉和忠诚的习俗根深蒂固并严格执行。

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ice floe
ice floe
[名词]

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

浮冰, 冰原

浮冰, 冰原

Ex: Polar bears are known to use floes as platforms for hunting seals in the frigid ocean. 

北极熊以浮冰为平台在寒冷的海洋中捕猎海豹而闻名。

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culvert
culvert
[名词]

a structure, typically made of concrete or metal, that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction, helping to prevent flooding and maintain the natural flow of water

涵洞, 排水管

涵洞, 排水管

Ex: The culvert beneath the railway tracks was blocked with debris, causing water to back up and flood the surrounding area. 

铁路轨道下的涵洞被杂物堵塞,导致水倒灌并淹没了周围地区。

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ravine
ravine
[名词]

a deep narrow valley with steep sides, usually worn by a stream

峡谷,  深谷

峡谷, 深谷

Ex: During heavy rains, the ravine fills quickly with rushing water, creating a powerful stream that carves deeper into the landscape. 

在暴雨期间,峡谷迅速充满了急流,形成了一股强大的溪流,更深地雕刻在景观中。

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to hazard
to hazard
[动词]

to expose someone or something to danger or possible harm

使遭受危险,  冒险

使遭受危险, 冒险

Ex: She would never hazard her children's safety for convenience. 
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