SAT词汇技能6 - 第50课

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stiletto

[名词]

a type of knife or dagger characterized by its thin, sharp, and pointed blade

短剑, 匕首

Ex: Despite their deadly reputation , stilettos are also prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and historical significance .尽管有致命的声誉，**短剑**也因其工艺和历史意义而受到收藏家的珍视。

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hangar

[名词]

a large building that houses aircraft

机库, 飞机棚

Ex: Technicians worked diligently inside the hangar to ensure every aircraft was in top condition .技术人员在**机库**内辛勤工作，以确保每架飞机都处于最佳状态。

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ogre

[名词]

a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

食人魔, 巨人

Ex: In folklore , the ogre is often depicted as a giant , ugly creature with a taste for human flesh .在民间传说中，**食人魔**经常被描绘成一个巨大、丑陋、喜欢吃人肉的生物。

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vortex

[名词]

a swirling mass of fluid with a rotating motion, often forming a funnel shape

漩涡, 涡流

Ex: A powerful vortex formed in the river , creating a challenge for kayakers navigating the turbulent waters .河中形成了一个强大的**漩涡**，给在湍急水域中航行的皮划艇运动员带来了挑战。

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loch

[名词]

a Scottish or Irish word for a lake or inlet, especially one that is narrow or elongated

湖, 湖泊

Ex: The tranquil beauty of a loch at sunset is a sight to behold , with the water reflecting the colors of the sky and surrounding landscape .日落时分**湖**的宁静美景是一道值得一看的风景，水面倒映着天空和周围景观的色彩。

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aplomb

[名词]

a type of manner that is composed and confident, often when one is facing a difficult situation

沉着, 自信

Ex: She answered the difficult questions with the aplomb of an experienced speaker .她以一位经验丰富的演讲者的 **沉着** 回答了这些难题。

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ewe

[名词]

a mature female sheep

母羊, 羊妈妈

Ex: The ewe's distinctive bleat helped the shepherd quickly locate her in the flock .**母羊**独特的咩咩声帮助牧羊人迅速在羊群中找到了她。

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dotard

[名词]

an elderly person, often characterized by physical or mental weakness, frailty, or senility

老人, 老糊涂

Ex: The nursing home provided care and support for elderly dotards who required assistance with daily activities .养老院为需要日常活动帮助的**老人**提供了照顾和支持。

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cornerstone

[名词]

the most important part of something on which its existence, success, or truth depends

基石, 基础

Ex: Ethical practices form the cornerstone of our business philosophy .道德实践是我们商业哲学的**基石**。

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largess

[名词]

the quality of being generous, especially in giving gifts, money, or assistance to others

慷慨, 大方

Ex: The community center relied on the largess of local businesses and individuals to fund its programs and services for underprivileged families .社区中心依靠当地企业和个人的**慷慨**来资助其为贫困家庭提供的计划和服务。

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consensus

[名词]

an agreement reached by all members of a group

共识, 一致意见

Ex: Building consensus among family members was challenging , but they finally agreed on a vacation destination .在家庭成员之间建立**共识**具有挑战性，但他们最终同意了一个度假目的地。

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veto

[名词]

refusal of or disagreement with something

否决, 反对

Ex: The mayor used his veto to reject the council 's zoning changes .

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crescendo

[名词]

a slow and constant increase in the loudness of a musical piece

渐强, 逐渐增加

Ex: The crescendo in the song added an emotional depth to the performance .歌曲中的**渐强**为表演增添了情感深度。

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frankincense

[名词]

a fragrant resin obtained from trees, traditionally used in incense and perfumes for its aromatic scent

乳香, 弗兰金香

Ex: The scent of frankincense wafted through the temple as worshippers offered prayers and sacrifices to the gods .当崇拜者向神灵献上祈祷和祭品时，**乳香**的气味在寺庙中飘荡。

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quid pro quo

[名词]

the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

交换条件, 等价交换

Ex: The principle of quid pro quo is fundamental in contract law , where agreements are based on the exchange of promises or performances between parties .**交换条件**的原则在合同法中是基本的，协议是基于各方之间承诺或履行的交换。

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vertigo

[名词]

a feeling of spinning or dizziness, commonly triggered by heights or inner ear issues

眩晕

Ex: Jane's fear of heights was so intense that she experienced vertigo just by looking at a photograph taken from the top of a tall building.简的恐高症非常严重，她只是看着一张从高楼顶部拍摄的照片就感到**眩晕**。

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onset

[名词]

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

开始, 开端

Ex: Early detection can be crucial at the onset of any serious illness .早期检测在**开始**任何严重疾病时都至关重要。

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posse

[名词]

a group of individuals assembled by law enforcement authorities to aid in law enforcement tasks

干预小组, 民兵

Ex: Members of the posse were sworn in as temporary deputies to aid in the search for the fugitive .**武装团队**的成员被宣誓为临时副手，以协助搜捕逃犯。

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maize

[名词]

a tall plant growing in Central America that produces yellow seeds, which are used in cooking

玉米, 玉蜀黍

Ex: In the school garden , the students proudly harvested the maize they had planted .在学校的花园里，学生们自豪地收获了他们种植的**玉米**。

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chutzpah

[名词]

a brazen or audacious attitude characterized by a lack of shame or modesty

厚颜无耻, 大胆

Ex: The politician 's chutzpah knew no bounds as he boldly promised sweeping reforms during his campaign .这位政治家的**厚颜无耻**在竞选期间大胆承诺全面改革时毫无界限。

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