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人文学科SAT - 消极和中立的态度

在这里,你将学习一些与消极和中性态度相关的英语单词,如“scoff”、“brazen”、“apathy”等,这些单词是你通过SAT考试所需要的。

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
indignation
[名词]

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

愤慨, 愤怒

愤慨, 愤怒

Ex: She felt a surge of indignation when she heard the unfair criticism .当她听到不公平的批评时,她感到一阵**愤慨**。
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skepticism
[名词]

a doubting or questioning attitude towards ideas, beliefs, or claims that are generally accepted

怀疑主义

怀疑主义

Ex: The proposal was met with skepticism by the board , who questioned its feasibility .该提案遭到了董事会的**怀疑**,他们质疑其可行性。
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cynicism
[名词]

a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

愤世嫉俗, 怀疑主义

愤世嫉俗, 怀疑主义

Ex: While some view cynicism as a protective mechanism against disappointment and deceit , others argue that it can foster negativity and inhibit genuine connection and cooperation .虽然有些人将**愤世嫉俗**视为对抗失望和欺骗的保护机制,但其他人则认为它会助长消极情绪并抑制真正的联系与合作。
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complacency
[名词]

a feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often accompanied by a lack of awareness of potential dangers

自满, 满足感

自满, 满足感

Ex: Complacency set in after years of steady growth, and the business failed to innovate.在多年的稳定增长之后,**自满**情绪开始出现,企业未能创新。
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contempt
[名词]

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

蔑视, 轻视

蔑视, 轻视

Ex: His actions were filled with contempt for authority .他的行为充满了对权威的**蔑视**。
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disdain
[名词]

the feeling that someone or something is not worthy of respect or consideration

蔑视, 鄙视

蔑视, 鄙视

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resentment
[名词]

the feeling of anger and dissatisfaction because one thinks something is unfair

愤恨

愤恨

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mania
[名词]

an intense enthusiasm or obsession for something, often to an excessive or uncontrollable degree

狂热,  痴迷

狂热, 痴迷

Ex: The author 's mania for writing drove him to publish several books in a short span of time .作者对写作的**狂热**驱使他在短时间内出版了几本书。
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brazen
[形容词]

behaving without shame or fear and refusing to follow traditional rules or manners

厚颜无耻的, 肆无忌惮的

厚颜无耻的, 肆无忌惮的

Ex: The company's brazen advertising campaign pushed boundaries by addressing taboo subjects to attract attention.该公司**厚颜无耻**的广告活动通过讨论禁忌话题来吸引注意力,从而突破了界限。
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morose
[形容词]

having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition

阴郁的, 悲观的

阴郁的, 悲观的

Ex: The somber music playing in the background heightened the morose tone of the movie.背景中播放的忧郁音乐加剧了电影的**忧郁**基调。
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sullen
[形容词]

bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent

闷闷不乐的, 阴郁的

闷闷不乐的, 阴郁的

Ex: His sullen demeanor made it clear he was n't happy about the decision , but he said nothing .他**阴郁的**态度清楚地表明他对这个决定不满意,但他什么也没说。
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mercurial
[形容词]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

多变的, 善变的

多变的, 善变的

Ex: Their relationship was strained by his mercurial attitude and frequent outbursts .他们的关系因他**反复无常**的态度和频繁的爆发而变得紧张。
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sheepish
[形容词]

showing a lack of confidence or courage in an awkward way

羞怯的, 尴尬的

羞怯的, 尴尬的

Ex: The shy student gave a sheepish nod when the teacher asked if he needed help .当老师问他是否需要帮助时,害羞的学生**尴尬地**点了点头。
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sarcastic
[形容词]

stating the opposite of what one means to criticize, insult, mock, or make a joke

讽刺的, 挖苦的

讽刺的, 挖苦的

Ex: He could n't resist making a sarcastic remark about her outfit , despite knowing it would hurt her feelings .尽管知道会伤害她的感情,他还是忍不住对她的着装发表了**讽刺**的评论。
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snobbish
[形容词]

displaying an attitude of superiority toward those perceived as inferior, often due to social status, wealth, or education

势利的, 傲慢的

势利的, 傲慢的

Ex: His snobbish behavior alienated him from his colleagues , who found his superiority complex irritating .他**势利**的行为使他与同事疏远,同事们觉得他的优越感令人恼火。
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offhand
[副词]

In a dismissive or indifferent manner

漫不经心地, 漠不关心地

漫不经心地, 漠不关心地

Ex: He mentioned the error offhand, without acknowledging the impact it had on the project.他**随口**提到了这个错误,没有承认它对项目的影响。
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pejorative
[形容词]

having tones of humiliation, insult, disrespect, or disapproval

贬义的,轻蔑的

贬义的,轻蔑的

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willful
[形容词]

stubbornly disregarding rules, advice, or the wishes of others

任性的, 固执的

任性的, 固执的

Ex: The willful dog made training sessions particularly challenging .**任性的**狗让训练课程变得特别具有挑战性。
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disgruntled
[形容词]

feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment

不满的, 失望的

不满的, 失望的

Ex: The disgruntled residents protested against the new housing development in their neighborhood .**不满的**居民抗议他们社区的新住房开发。
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pessimistic
[形容词]

having or showing a negative view of the future and always waiting for something bad to happen

悲观的, 消极的

悲观的, 消极的

Ex: The pessimistic tone of his writing reflected the author 's bleak perspective on life .他写作的**悲观**语调反映了作者对生活的黯淡看法。
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to mistrust
[动词]

to have doubts, reservations, or uncertainties about relying on someone or something

不信任, 怀疑

不信任, 怀疑

Ex: He is mistrusting his instincts lately and second-guessing all of his decisions .他最近**不信任**自己的直觉,并对自己的所有决定产生怀疑。
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to belittle
[动词]

to speak or express derogatory remarks about someone

轻视, 贬低

轻视, 贬低

Ex: If the proposal is rejected , disgruntled colleagues might belittle the presenter .如果提案被拒绝,不满的同事可能会**贬低**演讲者。
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to patronize
[动词]

to speak or behave in a way that implies that one is more knowledgeable, experienced, or intelligent than the other person

居高临下地对待, 赞助

居高临下地对待, 赞助

Ex: The salesperson was patronizing the customer , making them feel inferior and inadequate .销售人员**居高临下地对待**顾客,让他们感到自卑和不足。
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to snicker
[动词]

to laugh quietly in a sneaky or mocking way

窃笑, 偷笑

窃笑, 偷笑

Ex: The mischievous student snickered behind the teacher 's back during the lecture .调皮的学生在讲座期间在老师背后**窃笑**。
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to mock
[动词]

to ridicule someone or something in a disrespectful manner

嘲笑, 讥讽

嘲笑, 讥讽

Ex: The crowd mocked his nervous speech .人群**嘲笑**了他紧张的演讲。
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to scoff
[动词]

to express contempt or derision by mocking, ridiculing, and laughing at someone or something

嘲笑, 讥笑

嘲笑, 讥笑

Ex: When the teacher introduces a new teaching method , a few skeptical students scoff at the idea .当老师引入一种新的教学方法时,一些持怀疑态度的学生会**嘲笑**这个想法。
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to scowl
[动词]

to frown in a sullen or angry way

皱眉, 怒视

皱眉, 怒视

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haughtily
[副词]

in a manner that shows arrogant superiority toward others

傲慢地, 高傲地

傲慢地, 高傲地

Ex: The aristocrat looked down haughtily at the commoners , convinced of his own importance .贵族**傲慢地**俯视着平民,坚信自己的重要性。
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blatantly
[副词]

in an open and unashamed way, especially when violating rules or norms

公然地, 无耻地

公然地, 无耻地

Ex: The student blatantly cheated on the exam by looking at another student 's answers .
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in a manner that tries to impress by pretending to have more importance, talent, or culture than is actually possessed

做作地, 自负地

做作地, 自负地

Ex: His pretentiously long and complex explanation only confused the audience further .他**自命不凡**地冗长而复杂的解释只会让观众更加困惑。
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disposition
[名词]

the usual attitude of a person in any given circumstance

性情, 气质

性情, 气质

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apathy
[名词]

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

Ex: Addressing the problem of voter apathy became a priority for the campaign , aiming to increase civic engagement and participation .
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reserve
[名词]

a tendency to keep one's thoughts, feelings, and personal affairs to oneself

保留

保留

Ex: The politician 's reserve in responding to criticism helped him maintain his professional image .这位政治家在回应批评时的**保留**态度帮助他保持了专业形象。
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hesitant
[形容词]

uncertain or reluctant to act or speak, often due to doubt or indecision

犹豫的, 迟疑的

犹豫的, 迟疑的

Ex: The actor was hesitant to take on the emotionally demanding role in the play .演员**犹豫**是否要接下这部戏中情感要求很高的角色。
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outspoken
[形容词]

freely expressing one's opinions or ideas without holding back

直言不讳的, 坦率的

直言不讳的, 坦率的

Ex: The outspoken journalist fearlessly exposed corruption and wrongdoing , regardless of the risks .这位**直言不讳**的记者无畏地揭露了腐败和恶行,不顾风险。
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forthright
[形容词]

(of a person) straightforward in expressing thoughts or opinions

直率的, 直接的

直率的, 直接的

Ex: His forthright manner can sometimes be blunt , but it 's always honest .他**直率**的方式有时可能很直白,但总是诚实的。
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blunt
[形容词]

having a plain and sometimes harsh way of expressing thoughts or opinions

直率的, 直接的

直率的, 直接的

Ex: The teacher 's blunt criticism of the student 's performance was demoralizing .老师对学生表现的**直言不讳**的批评令人沮丧。
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candid
[形容词]

open and direct about one's true feelings or intentions

坦率的, 真诚的

坦率的, 真诚的

Ex: Being candid about his intentions from the start helped build trust in their relationship .从一开始就对他的意图**坦诚**有助于在他们的关系中建立信任。
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bashful
[形容词]

shy or timid, especially in social situations, often accompanied by a reluctance to draw attention to oneself

害羞的, 腼腆的

害羞的, 腼腆的

Ex: Even though he liked her , his bashful nature prevented him from asking her out on a date .尽管他喜欢她,但他**害羞的**天性使他不敢约她出去。
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solemn
[形容词]

reflecting deep sincerity or a lack of humor

庄严的, 严肃的

庄严的, 严肃的

Ex: The solemn vows exchanged at the wedding reflected their deep commitment to one another .婚礼上交换的**庄严**誓言反映了他们对彼此的深刻承诺。
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objective
[形容词]

based only on facts and not influenced by personal feelings or judgments

客观的, 公正的

客观的, 公正的

Ex: A good judge must remain objective in every case .一个好的法官必须在每个案件中保持**客观**。
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matter-of-fact
[形容词]

presenting information in a straightforward, unemotional, and practical manner

实际的, 直接的

实际的, 直接的

Ex: His matter-of-fact recounting of the events left no room for speculation or emotional interpretation .他对事件的**实事求是**的叙述没有留下任何猜测或情感解释的空间。
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timid
[形容词]

lacking confidence or courage

胆小的, 羞怯的

胆小的, 羞怯的

Ex: The timid child clung to their parent 's leg , feeling overwhelmed in the crowded room .**胆小的**孩子紧紧抓住父母的腿,在拥挤的房间里感到不知所措。
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detached
[形容词]

lacking interest or emotional involvement

超然的, 冷漠的

超然的, 冷漠的

Ex: The protagonist’s detached attitude towards his relationships highlighted his struggle with emotional connection.主角对人际关系**超然**的态度凸显了他在情感联系上的挣扎。
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stern
[形容词]

serious and strict in manner or attitude, often showing disapproval or authority

严厉的, 严格的

严厉的, 严格的

Ex: She maintained a stern expression while addressing the team about their responsibilities .她在向团队讲述他们的责任时保持着**严厉**的表情。
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withdrawn
[形容词]

(of a person) unwilling to talk to other people or participate in social events

孤僻的,  沉默寡言的

孤僻的, 沉默寡言的

Ex: After the breakup, she became withdrawn and avoided social gatherings for a while.分手后,她变得**孤僻**,并暂时避免参加社交聚会。
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rampant
[形容词]

behaving in an unrestrained or unchecked manner, often to the point of being reckless or aggressive

猖獗的, 肆无忌惮的

猖獗的, 肆无忌惮的

Ex: Misinformation on social media is rampant during crises .危机期间,社交媒体上的错误信息**猖獗**。
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prone
[形容词]

having a tendency or inclination toward something

易于, 倾向于

易于, 倾向于

Ex: Without regular maintenance , old cars are prone to mechanical failures .没有定期维护,旧车**容易**发生机械故障。
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apt
[形容词]

having a natural tendency toward something

倾向于, 易于

倾向于, 易于

Ex: He is apt to take on leadership roles , given his confident and assertive personality .考虑到他自信和果断的个性,他**倾向于**承担领导角色。
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resignedly
[副词]

in a manner that shows acceptance of something undesirable or unavoidable without protest

无奈地, 顺从地

无奈地, 顺从地

Ex: She watched resignedly as the rain ruined her outdoor event , accepting there was nothing she could do about it .她**无奈地**看着雨水毁了她的户外活动,接受了她对此无能为力的事实。
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impassively
[副词]

in a manner that shows no emotion, feeling, or reaction

无动于衷地, 不带感情地

无动于衷地, 不带感情地

Ex: The soldier stood impassively at attention , undisturbed by the noise and activity around him .士兵**面无表情**地立正站着,不受周围噪音和活动的干扰。
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