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SAT词汇技能6 - 第48课

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quay
quay
[名词]

a structure built along the edge of a body of water, such as a river or an ocean

码头, 埠头

码头, 埠头

Ex: Tourists strolled along the bustling quay, admiring the row of sailboats and yachts moored alongside. 

游客们沿着繁忙的码头漫步,欣赏着一排停泊在旁的帆船和游艇。

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curio
curio
[名词]

an unusual or interesting object, often small and decorative

珍品, 装饰品

珍品, 装饰品

Ex: The museum exhibit featured a range of curios from around the world, including ancient coins, tribal masks, and bizarre natural specimens. 

博物馆展览展出了来自世界各地的一系列珍品,包括古代硬币、部落面具和奇特的自然标本。

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caste
caste
[名词]

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

种姓, 种姓制度

种姓, 种姓制度

Ex: Caste discrimination remains a significant issue in many parts of the world, leading to social inequalities and injustices. 

种姓歧视仍然是世界许多地区的一个重大问题,导致社会不平等和不公正。

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diva
diva
[名词]

a renowned female opera singer

歌剧女主角, 女高音歌唱家

歌剧女主角, 女高音歌唱家

Ex: The young singer aspired to become a diva like Maria Callas. 

这位年轻歌手渴望成为像玛丽亚·卡拉斯那样的天后。

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spendthrift
spendthrift
[名词]

an individual who is in the habit of spending money in a careless and wasteful way

挥霍者, 浪费者

挥霍者, 浪费者

Ex: Her spendthrift habits led to mounting credit card debt. 

她挥霍的习惯导致了信用卡债务的不断增加。

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aegis
aegis
[名词]

the protection, support, or sponsorship provided by a particular person, organization, or group

庇护, 保护

庇护, 保护

Ex: The project was completed successfully under the aegis of the renowned professor, who provided guidance and expertise throughout. 

该项目在著名教授的赞助下成功完成,教授在整个过程中提供了指导和专业知识。

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dross
dross
[名词]

something of low quality or little value, often considered rubbish or worthless material

废物, 无价值的东西

废物, 无价值的东西

Ex: She sifted through the dross of the old attic, hoping to find hidden treasures among the discarded items. 

她筛选了旧阁楼的渣滓,希望在被丢弃的物品中找到隐藏的宝藏。

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laundress
laundress
[名词]

a woman whose job is to wash and iron clothes and household linens

洗衣女工, 熨衣女工

洗衣女工, 熨衣女工

Ex: In the 19th century, many wealthy families employed laundresses to manage their extensive laundry needs. 

在19世纪,许多富裕家庭雇佣洗衣女工来管理他们大量的洗衣需求。

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chassis
chassis
[名词]

the body or physique of a person

底盘, 体格

底盘, 体格

Ex: After months of training, he's got a solid chassis now. 

经过数月的训练,他现在有了一个坚实的骨架。

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trough
trough
[名词]

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

槽, 洼地

槽, 洼地

Ex: Glaciers can leave behind troughs in the form of U-shaped valleys as they carve through mountainous regions. 

冰川在穿越山区时,可能会以U形山谷的形式留下槽谷。

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boon
boon
[名词]

something that is beneficial or advantageous, like a blessing or favor that is granted

恩惠, 好处

恩惠, 好处

Ex: The discovery of clean, renewable energy sources would be a boon for the environment, reducing pollution and mitigating climate change. 

发现清洁、可再生能源将是环境的福音,减少污染并缓解气候变化。

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mead
mead
[名词]

an alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey and water

蜂蜜酒, 由发酵的蜂蜜和水制成的酒精饮料

蜂蜜酒, 由发酵的蜂蜜和水制成的酒精饮料

Ex: The local brewery introduced a new variety of mead, infused with herbs and spices. 

当地啤酒厂推出了一种新的蜂蜜酒品种,注入了草药和香料。

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piccolo
piccolo
[名词]

the smallest member of the flute family that plays higher notes than the ordinary flute

短笛, 小横笛

短笛, 小横笛

Ex: The flutist switched to the piccolo for the final movement, adding a sparkling touch to the composition. 

长笛手在最后的乐章换成了短笛,为作品增添了一丝闪亮的触感。

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preamble
preamble
[名词]

an introductory or preliminary section of a book, statute, document, etc. giving information about its purpose

序言, 前言

序言, 前言

Ex: The book’s preamble provided an overview of the author’s intentions and themes. 

书的序言概述了作者的意图和主题。

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axiom
axiom
[名词]

(logic) a statement or proposition that is accepted as true without requiring proof

公理, 假设

公理, 假设

Ex: The principle of non-contradiction is often cited as a basic axiom in classical logic. 

不矛盾原则常被引用为古典逻辑中的基本公理。

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tarantula
tarantula
[名词]

a large hairy spider originated in warm regions with venomous fangs that does not spin any webs or threads

狼蛛, 大蜘蛛

狼蛛, 大蜘蛛

Ex: Despite its intimidating appearance, the tarantula is generally not aggressive towards humans. 

尽管外表吓人,狼蛛通常对人类并不具有攻击性。

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grouse
grouse
[名词]

a game bird with a fat body and feathered legs that cannot fly and has brownish red plumage

松鸡, 雷鸟

松鸡, 雷鸟

Ex: The grouse's distinct brownish-red plumage provided excellent camouflage in the autumn foliage. 

松鸡独特的棕红色羽毛在秋天的树叶中提供了极好的伪装。

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principle
principle
[名词]

a fundamental rule that is considered to be true and can serve as a basis for further reasoning or behavior

原则

原则

Ex: He questioned whether the principle still applied. 
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nadir
nadir
[名词]

the moment in which a situation or life is at its lowest or worst

最低点, 最糟糕的时刻

最低点, 最糟糕的时刻

Ex: The company's profits hit their nadir during the financial crisis. 

该公司的利润在金融危机期间达到了最低点。

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ruth
ruth
[名词]

compassion, kindness, or sympathy shown towards others, especially during times of suffering or distress

怜悯, 仁慈

怜悯, 仁慈

Ex: Teaching children the value of ruth helps foster empathy and understanding towards others. 
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