SAT词汇技能6 - 第 50 课

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

细刀, 匕首

a large building that houses aircraft

机库, 飞机库

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

食人魔, 怪物

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

漩涡, 涡旋

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

湖, 水湾

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

沉着自信, 镇定

a mature female sheep

母羊, ewe

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

老年人, 糊涂老人

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

基石, 基础

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

慷慨, 大方

an agreement reached by all members of a group

共识, 一致意见

refusal of or disagreement with something

否决, 拒绝

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

渐强, 渐增

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

乳香, 嗅香

the exchange of something valuable for something else of equal value

对价交换, 等价交换

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

眩晕

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

开始, 发作

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

执法小组, 巡逻队

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

玉米

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

厚颜无耻, 放肆