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SAT词汇技能6 - 第41课

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to ogle
to ogle
[动词]

to stare at someone or something with strong and often inappropriate interest or desire

盯着看, 凝视

盯着看, 凝视

Ex: She felt uncomfortable when she noticed the man at the bar ogling her from across the room. 

当她注意到酒吧里的男人从房间的另一头盯着她看时,她感到不舒服。

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to dragoon
to dragoon
[动词]

to pressure someone into doing something through intimidation or threats

强迫, 胁迫

强迫, 胁迫

Ex: Unscrupulous employers sometimes attempt to dragoon workers into accepting unfavorable conditions. 

无良雇主有时试图强迫工人接受不利条件。

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to stymie
to stymie
[动词]

to prevent the occurrence or achievement of something

阻碍, 阻止

阻碍, 阻止

Ex: Her lack of experience in the field could stymie her chances of getting the job. 

她在这个领域缺乏经验可能会阻碍她获得这份工作的机会。

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to depress
to depress
[动词]

to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss

使沮丧, 使消沉

使沮丧, 使消沉

Ex: Losing her job depressed her for months. 

失去工作让她沮丧了好几个月。

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haggard
haggard
[形容词]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

憔悴的, 疲惫的

憔悴的, 疲惫的

Ex: The travelers appeared haggard after their long and difficult journey. 

旅行者在漫长而艰难的旅程后显得憔悴。

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smug
smug
[形容词]

showing or taking too much pride in one's achievements or accomplishments

自鸣得意的, 沾沾自喜的

自鸣得意的, 沾沾自喜的

Ex: She gave a smug look after receiving praise for her work, as if she expected nothing less. 

她在因工作受到表扬后露出了自鸣得意的表情,好像她期待的不过如此。

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dapper
dapper
[形容词]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

时髦的, 整洁的

时髦的, 整洁的

Ex: The dapper gentleman tipped his hat to passersby as he strolled down the street. 

那位时髦的绅士在街上散步时向路人脱帽致意。

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halcyon
halcyon
[形容词]

full of calmness, happiness, and prosperity

宁静的, 幸福的

宁静的, 幸福的

Ex: Their marriage was filled with halcyon moments of peace and contentment. 

他们的婚姻充满了平静和满足的halcyon时刻。

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terse
terse
[形容词]

using only a few words and to the point

简洁的, 简明的

简洁的, 简明的

Ex: During the meeting, he provided terse instructions, wasting no time in getting to the point. 

在会议期间,他提供了简洁的指示,没有浪费时间直接切入主题。

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torrid
torrid
[形容词]

characterized by intense and oppressive heat

酷热的, 炎热的

酷热的, 炎热的

Ex: Residents sought refuge indoors during the torrid summer heatwave. 

居民们在夏季酷热的热浪中寻求室内避难。

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adroit
adroit
[形容词]

quick, skillful or adept in action or thought

熟练的, 灵巧的

熟练的, 灵巧的

Ex: She was adroit at solving complex problems, often finding solutions that others overlooked. 

她熟练于解决复杂问题,经常找到别人忽略的解决方案。

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fiasco
fiasco
[名词]

a quick and unexpected downfall

惨败, 崩溃

惨败, 崩溃

Ex: The new policy was a fiasco, resulting in widespread discontent among employees. 

新政策是一场惨败,导致员工普遍不满。

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opus
opus
[名词]

a musical piece or collection that is written by a famous composer followed by the date in which it was created

作品, 编号作品

作品, 编号作品

Ex: Schubert's "Winterreise, Opus 89" is a song cycle composed in 1827. 

舒伯特的《冬之旅,Opus 89》是1827年创作的一部歌曲循环。

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bilge
bilge
[名词]

the lowest part of a ship's hull, typically filled with water or oil that has leaked in

舱底, 船底

舱底, 船底

Ex: A leak in the hull caused the bilge to fill with seawater, posing a threat to the ship's stability. 

船体上的漏洞导致舱底充满了海水,对船的稳定性构成了威胁。

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baize
baize
[名词]

a rough, green fabric used for covering tables where card or board games are played

粗呢, 绿色桌布

粗呢, 绿色桌布

Ex: The pool table's baize surface was meticulously maintained to ensure smooth and consistent play. 

台球桌的粗呢表面经过精心维护,以确保游戏流畅一致。

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adieu
adieu
[名词]

a formal or affectionate goodbye, often indicating a permanent or significant departure

告别

告别

Ex: As the curtains closed on their final performance, the actors exchanged tearful adieus backstage. 

当帷幕在他们最后的表演中落下时,演员们在后台交换了含泪的告别。

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enzyme
enzyme
[名词]

a substance that all living organisms produce that brings about a chemical reaction without being altered itself

酶

酶

Ex: The biologist studied the enzyme activity in the soil, investigating its role in nutrient cycling. 
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vendetta
vendetta
[名词]

a violent argument between two groups in which members of each side make attempts to murder the members of the opposing side in retaliation for things that occurred in the past

世仇, 血仇

世仇, 血仇

Ex: The vendetta between the rival gangs resulted in numerous violent clashes and a high death toll. 

敌对帮派之间的世仇导致了多次暴力冲突和大量死亡。

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braggart
braggart
[名词]

a person who is always showing off the things they have in a way that may come across as annoying or exaggerated

吹牛者, 自夸的人

吹牛者, 自夸的人

Ex: Everyone avoided the braggart because his constant boasting was annoying. 

每个人都避开了吹牛者,因为他不断的吹嘘令人讨厌。

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