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SAT词汇技能6 - 第42课

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unguent
unguent
[名词]

a type of medicinal or healing ointment or salve applied to the skin

药膏, 软膏

药膏, 软膏

Ex: She applied the herbal unguent to her sunburn, finding instant relief. 

她在晒伤处涂抹了草药药膏,立即感到缓解。

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onrush
onrush
[名词]

a strong forward movement or flow, often rapid or overwhelming in nature

猛冲, 洪流

猛冲, 洪流

Ex: There was an onrush of people eager to get inside the store as soon as the doors opened. 

门一开,就有一群急于进入商店的人涌了进来。

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guise
guise
[名词]

an external appearance or manner of presentation that often hides the true nature of something

外表, 伪装

外表, 伪装

Ex: The dictator ruled under the guise of a benevolent leader, while suppressing dissent and human rights. 

独裁者以仁慈领袖的外表统治,同时压制异议和人权。

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essence
essence
[名词]

the fundamental nature or most important quality that makes something what it is

本质,  精髓

本质, 精髓

Ex: The painting captures the essence of life in the village. 
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frieze
frieze
[名词]

a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building

饰带, 装饰边

饰带, 装饰边

Ex: She admired the frieze that ran along the top of the room, adding an elegant touch to the decor. 

她欣赏了沿着房间顶部延伸的饰带,为装饰增添了一抹优雅。

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origin
origin
[名词]

the point or place where something has its foundation or beginning

起源, 来源

起源, 来源

Ex: The origin of the word can be found in Latin. 
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dragnet
dragnet
[名词]

a method of searching for and capturing suspects or criminals by systematically covering an area

拉网, 搜捕

拉网, 搜捕

Ex: The authorities implemented a dragnet operation to crack down on illegal drug activity in the city. 

当局实施了一次拉网行动以打击城市中的非法毒品活动。

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tumult
tumult
[名词]

a state of loud, chaotic noise or disorder caused by confusion or unrest

骚动, 喧嚣

骚动, 喧嚣

Ex: The protest descended into tumult as clashes broke out between demonstrators and police. 

抗议活动演变成骚乱,示威者与警察之间爆发了冲突。

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coterie
coterie
[名词]

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

小圈子, 排他性团体

小圈子, 排他性团体

Ex: She was part of a coterie of fashion enthusiasts who attended all the major runway shows. 

她是一个参加所有主要时装秀的时尚爱好者小圈子的一员。

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folderol
folderol
[名词]

ornamental details added without much meaning or purpose

装饰, 不必要的装饰细节

装饰, 不必要的装饰细节

Ex: The elaborate costume was adorned with folderol, such as sequins and ribbons, but lacked elegance. 

精致的服装上装饰着华而不实的装饰品,如亮片和丝带,但缺乏优雅。

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maidenhood
maidenhood
[名词]

the period of a woman's life before she is married

少女时期, 未婚时期

少女时期, 未婚时期

Ex: The novel explores themes of love and loss during the protagonist's maidenhood. 

小说探讨了主人公少女时期的爱情与失落主题。

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treatise
treatise
[名词]

a long and formal piece of writing about a specific subject

论文, 论述

论文, 论述

Ex: The philosopher wrote a comprehensive treatise on ethics and morality. 

这位哲学家写了一篇关于伦理和道德的全面论文。

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reprieve
reprieve
[名词]

a temporary postponement or cancellation of a punishment

缓刑,  暂缓

缓刑, 暂缓

Ex: The court's decision to offer a reprieve allowed the young offender to participate in a rehabilitation program instead of serving a lengthy sentence. 

法院决定提供缓刑,使得年轻罪犯能够参与康复计划,而不是服长期徒刑。

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portent
portent
[名词]

a sign or indication of what is to come, especially something unfortunate

预兆, 征兆

预兆, 征兆

Ex: The sudden appearance of a black cat crossing their path was considered a portent of bad luck. 

一只黑猫突然出现在他们面前横穿而过,被视为不幸的预兆。

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spate
spate
[名词]

a rapid and forceful flow of something, such as water, events, or activities

一连串, 激流

一连串, 激流

Ex: Following the announcement of the new product, there was a spate of orders flooding into the company's online store, overwhelming their fulfillment center. 

在新产品宣布之后,公司的在线商店涌入了一波订单,使其履行中心不堪重负。

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sirocco
sirocco
[名词]

a hot, dry wind from the Sahara Desert that blows across the Mediterranean, often bringing high temperatures and dust

西洛可风, 沙漠风

西洛可风, 沙漠风

Ex: The sailors braced themselves as the sirocco intensified, stirring up sand from the desert. 

水手们做好准备,随着从沙漠卷起沙子的西洛可风加剧。

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stanza
stanza
[名词]

a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter

诗节, 段

诗节, 段

Ex: The first stanza set the mood for the rest of the poem. 

诗节为诗的其余部分设定了基调。

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bigot
bigot
[名词]

a person who holds strong opinions about race, religion or politics and is intolerable of differing views

偏执者, 不容异己的人

偏执者, 不容异己的人

Ex: It's disheartening to see a bigot spreading hatred and division in the community. 

看到一个偏执狂在社区中散布仇恨和分裂,令人沮丧。

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streamlet
streamlet
[名词]

a small stream or brook, typically characterized by its narrow size

小溪, 细流

小溪, 细流

Ex: The streamlet meandered through the meadow, providing a serene backdrop for picnics. 

小溪蜿蜒穿过草地,为野餐提供了宁静的背景。

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aura
aura
[名词]

the unique vibe or feeling that surrounds a person, object, or place, often influencing how it is perceived by others

气场, 氛围

气场, 氛围

Ex: The artist's paintings seemed to exude a vibrant aura of creativity and passion. 

艺术家的画作似乎散发着一种充满活力和激情的光环。

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