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人文学科SAT - 文学与文化

在这里,你将学习一些与文学和文化相关的英语单词,如“摘录”、“诗节”、“情节剧”等,这些单词是你通过SAT考试所需要的。

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
prose
prose
[名词]

spoken or written language in its usual form, in contrast to poetry

散文

散文

Ex: Her writing style is characterized by clear and concise prose, making her novels accessible to a wide audience. 
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free verse
free verse
[名词]

a type of verse without rhyme that has an irregular rhythm

自由诗, 无韵诗

自由诗, 无韵诗

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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 poem was structured with four stanzas, each following a different theme. 
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sonnet
sonnet
[名词]

a verse of Italian origin that has 14 lines, usually in an iambic pentameter and a prescribed rhyme scheme

十四行诗, 由十四行组成的诗

十四行诗, 由十四行组成的诗

Ex: He struggled to fit his thoughts into the strict format of a sonnet. 
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ballad
ballad
[名词]

a tale that is narrated in the form of a song or poem

民谣, 叙事歌

民谣, 叙事歌

Ex: The troubadours of medieval Europe traveled from town to town, singing ballads of love and chivalry. 
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protagonist
protagonist
[名词]

the main character in a movie, novel, TV show, etc.

主角, 主人公

主角, 主人公

Ex: The protagonist of the novel is a young orphan who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure. 
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heroine
heroine
[名词]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

女主角, 女主人公

女主角, 女主人公

Ex: She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel. 
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allegory
allegory
[名词]

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

寓言, 象征性叙述

寓言, 象征性叙述

Ex: The Pilgrim's Progress is a classic allegory depicting the soul's journey toward salvation. 
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figurative language

the use of words and expressions that are not meant to be taken literally, but rather to create a vivid, imaginative image or effect in the reader's mind

比喻语言, 形象化语言

比喻语言, 形象化语言

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antimetabole
antimetabole
[名词]

a literary and rhetorical device that involves repeating words or phrases in successive clauses or sentences, but in reverse order

反覆, 交错法

反覆, 交错法

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personification

a literary device where human qualities or characteristics are attributed to non-human entities, objects, or ideas

拟人化, 化身

拟人化, 化身

Ex: The poem’s personification of the wind made it seem alive and restless. 
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allusion
allusion
[名词]

a statement that implies or indirectly mentions something or someone else, especially as a literary device

暗示, 提及

暗示, 提及

Ex: Her comment about "meeting her Waterloo" was an allusion to Napoleon's final defeat, implying she faced an insurmountable challenge. 
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pun
pun
[名词]

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

双关语, 俏皮话

双关语, 俏皮话

Ex: She made a clever pun during the meeting that had everyone laughing. 
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metaphor
metaphor
[名词]

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

隐喻, 修辞手法

隐喻, 修辞手法

Ex: He used the metaphor of a journey to describe the process of personal growth. 
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simile
simile
[名词]

a word or phrase that compares two things or people, highlighting the similarities, often introduced by 'like' or 'as'

明喻, 比喻

明喻, 比喻

Ex: The poet used a simile to compare the clouds to cotton candy, painting a vivid picture of their fluffy, ethereal appearance. 
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irony
irony
[名词]

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

讽刺

讽刺

Ex: His irony was so sharp that some people didn’t realize he was mocking them. 
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tone
tone
[名词]

the quality or character of speech, writing, or behavior that reflects the speaker's or writer's attitude

语气, 语调

语气, 语调

Ex: The essay's tone was formal and authoritative. 
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canon
canon
[名词]

a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion

经典

经典

Ex: Shakespeare's plays are considered part of the literary canon in English literature. 
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marginalia
marginalia
[名词]

marks and notes written in the margins of a book or document

旁注, 页边笔记

旁注, 页边笔记

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memoir
memoir
[名词]

a written account of a person's own life experiences or a particular period in their life

回忆录, 自传

回忆录, 自传

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autobiography

the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

自传, 回忆录

自传, 回忆录

Ex: He wrote an autobiography to share his life story with the world. 
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graphic novel

a book that combines illustrations and storytelling to convey a narrative, often in a sequential art format

图像小说, 漫画

图像小说, 漫画

Ex: She is reading a graphic novel that explores dystopian themes. 
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dime novel
dime novel
[名词]

a cheap paperback novel often featuring an adventure or melodramatic story

廉价小说, 冒险或情节剧小说

廉价小说, 冒险或情节剧小说

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backstory
backstory
[名词]

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

背景故事, 过往

背景故事, 过往

Ex: The author revealed the protagonist's tragic backstory through a series of flashbacks scattered throughout the novel. 
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anthology
anthology
[名词]

a collection of selected writings by various authors, often on a similar theme or subject

选集, 文集

选集, 文集

Ex: The university library boasts an extensive anthology of classical literature. 
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ghostwriter
ghostwriter
[名词]

an author whose work is published under someone else's name

代笔人, 影子写手

代笔人, 影子写手

Ex: The celebrity hired a ghostwriter to pen their memoirs. 
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manuscript
manuscript
[名词]

a written document, book, or musical composition created by hand rather than being produced using a typewriter or printing press

手稿, 手写文件

手稿, 手写文件

Ex: The historian studied ancient manuscripts to uncover details about daily life in medieval Europe. 
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scroll
scroll
[名词]

a roll of parchment, paper, or other material containing writing or images, often used for historical or religious texts

卷轴, 卷

卷轴, 卷

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burlesque
burlesque
[名词]

an absurd or comically exaggerated replication of a literary or dramatic work

滑稽模仿, 讽刺剧

滑稽模仿, 讽刺剧

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satirical
satirical
[形容词]

intending to mock, ridicule, or criticize a person, group, or society in a humorous or exaggerated way

讽刺的, 挖苦的

讽刺的, 挖苦的

Ex: The novel is a satirical critique of modern society. 
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melodramatic
melodramatic
[形容词]

exaggerated or overly emotional in a theatrical or sensational way

夸张的, 戏剧性的

夸张的, 戏剧性的

Ex: Sarah's reaction to the minor inconvenience was melodramatic, complete with tears and exclamations. 
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to excerpt
to excerpt
[动词]

to select and extract a passage, segment, or portion from a larger text, usually for reference or quotation

摘录, 选择

摘录, 选择

Ex: The author excerpted a compelling passage from her latest novel for promotional purposes. 
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to fictionalize

to turn real events or situations into a tale or story, often by changing or adding to the details

虚构化, 小说化

虚构化, 小说化

Ex: The author fictionalized her childhood experiences in her bestselling novel. 
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glyph
glyph
[名词]

a specific graphical representation or shape of a character or symbol within a writing system

字形, 图形字符

字形, 图形字符

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interjection
interjection
[名词]

(grammar) a phrase or word used suddenly to express a particular emotion

感叹词, 插入语

感叹词, 插入语

Ex: The teacher explained the concept of interjection during grammar class. 
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syntax
syntax
[名词]

(linguistics) the way in which words and phrases are arranged to form grammatical sentences in a language

句法, 语法结构

句法, 语法结构

Ex: In linguistics, syntax refers to the rules that govern the structure of sentences, determining how words are arranged to convey meaning. 
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dialect
dialect
[名词]

the spoken form of a language specific to a certain region or people which is slightly different from the standard form in words and grammar

方言, 土话

方言, 土话

Ex: A dialect is a variety of a language spoken by a particular group of people, characterized by unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation. 
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intonation
intonation
[名词]

(phonetics) the rising and falling of the voice when speaking

语调

语调

Ex: In phonetics, intonation refers to the pattern of rising and falling pitch in speech, which conveys meaning, emotion, and emphasis. 
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acronym
acronym
[名词]

a word formed from the initial letters of a phrase, pronounced as a single word

首字母缩略词, 缩写

首字母缩略词, 缩写

Ex: NASA is an acronym for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. 
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initialism
initialism
[名词]

a type of abbreviation where the first letter of each word in a phrase or name is used to form a pronounceable acronym-like string of letters

首字母缩略词, 缩写

首字母缩略词, 缩写

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etymology
etymology
[名词]

the study of the origins and historical developments of words and their meanings

词源学

词源学

Ex: Linguists trace the etymology of "vocabulary" back to Latin "vocabulum," meaning word. 
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linguist
linguist
[名词]

an expert in the study of language, examining its structure, development, and cultural aspects

语言学家

语言学家

Ex: The linguist conducted research on the syntax and grammar of an endangered indigenous language. 
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mythology
mythology
[名词]

a collection of ancient myths, particularly one that belongs to a group of people and their history, etc.

神话

神话

Ex: Greek mythology includes stories of gods, goddesses, and heroes such as Zeus, Athena, and Hercules. 
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basilisk
basilisk
[名词]

a legendary reptile, often depicted as having a deadly gaze or venomous breath

蛇怪, 传说中的爬行动物

蛇怪, 传说中的爬行动物

Ex: The basilisk was feared throughout ancient lore for its deadly gaze. 
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folklore
folklore
[名词]

the traditional beliefs, customs, stories, and legends of a particular community, usually passed down through generations by word of mouth

民俗, 民间传统

民俗, 民间传统

Ex: Folklore encompasses a wide range of cultural expressions, including myths, legends, fairy tales, folk songs, and folk dances. 
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custom
custom
[名词]

a way of behaving or of doing something that is widely accepted in a society or among a specific group of people

习俗, 风俗

习俗, 风俗

Ex: It is a custom in Japan to take off your shoes before entering a house. 
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lore
lore
[名词]

collective knowledge, traditions, beliefs, and stories passed down within a culture or community, typically through storytelling

知识, 传统

知识, 传统

Ex: The tribe's elders passed down ancient lore about the origins of their people. 
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elegy
elegy
[名词]

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

挽歌, 哀歌

挽歌, 哀歌

Ex: The poet composed an elegy to mourn the passing of a beloved friend, capturing the grief and longing felt by those left behind. 
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heritage
heritage
[名词]

the customs, traditions, rituals, and behaviors that are inherited and preserved within a community or society over time

遗产, 文化遗产

遗产, 文化遗产

Ex: The festival celebrates our cultural heritage with traditional dances and music. 
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subculture
subculture
[名词]

a group within a larger culture that shares distinctive values, norms, and behaviors, often differing from those of the dominant culture

亚文化, 次文化

亚文化, 次文化

Ex: The goth subculture, characterized by its dark fashion and music preferences, often congregates in alternative clubs and events. 
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rebirth
rebirth
[名词]

a renewed period of growth, popularity, or significance, particularly in cultural, artistic, or economic contexts

重生, 复兴

重生, 复兴

Ex: The city underwent a cultural rebirth, revitalizing its arts scene and historical landmarks. 
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time-honored
time-honored
[形容词]

(of traditions, practices, or customs) respected and followed for a long time because of their enduring value or significance

历史悠久的, 传统的

历史悠久的, 传统的

Ex: The time-honored ceremony has been celebrated in our family for generations. 
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