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ACT 英语和世界知识 - 不常见的含义

在这里,你将学习一些英语单词的不常见含义,如“wake”、“game”、“intimate”等,这些将帮助你在ACT考试中取得好成绩。

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
signature
[名词]

a distinctive and recognizable style or characteristic that sets someone or something apart

签名,  标志

签名, 标志

Ex: The musician 's compositions had a signature sound , blending classical motifs with modern rhythms .这位音乐家的作品有一种**标志性**的声音,将古典主题与现代节奏融合在一起。
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wake
[名词]

the aftermath or consequences following a significant event, especially a disaster

后果, 影响

后果, 影响

Ex: Communities rebuilt in the wake of the earthquake.在地震的**余波**中重建的社区。
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benefit
[名词]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

福利, 补助

福利, 补助

Ex: Many citizens rely on social benefits to cover basic living expenses during difficult times .许多公民依靠**社会福利**来支付困难时期的基本生活费用。
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projection
[名词]

an estimate or prediction based on past observations or data

投影, 预测

投影, 预测

Ex: Climate projections warn of increasing temperatures .气候**预测**警告温度将上升。
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constitution
[名词]

the composition or makeup of someone or something, especially in terms of its physical or structural arrangement

宪法, 组成

宪法, 组成

Ex: The legal constitution of the country outlines the rights and responsibilities of its citizens .该国的法律**宪法**概述了其公民的权利和责任。
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impression
[名词]

a symbol or mark made by pressing or stamping onto a surface

印记, 标记

印记, 标记

Ex: His wax seal left a clear impression of his family crest on the letter .他的蜡封在信上留下了他家族徽章的清晰**印记**。
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game
[名词]

wild animals or birds that are hunted for food or sport

Ex: Regulations control which game can be hunted and when .
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drag
[名词]

the force exerted on an object moving through a fluid that opposes its motion

阻力, 空气动力阻力

阻力, 空气动力阻力

Ex: Parachutes are designed to create drag and slow down the descent of skydivers .降落伞的设计是为了产生**阻力**并减缓跳伞者的下降速度。
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draft
[名词]

a flow of air, often caused by temperature differences or ventilation

气流, 通风

气流, 通风

Ex: He adjusted the ceiling fan to create a gentle draft that circulated the room without being too strong .他调整了吊扇,以创造一个温和的**气流**,使房间内空气流通而不太强烈。
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draw
[名词]

a performer or attraction that greatly appeals to audiences, resulting in the attraction of large crowds to an event or venue

吸引力, 明星

吸引力, 明星

Ex: The fireworks display was the fair 's biggest draw, captivating spectators with its dazzling spectacle .
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cause
[名词]

a sequence of actions or efforts directed towards advancing a principle or achieving a specific objective

原因, 理由

原因, 理由

Ex: His cause was to raise awareness about climate change through educational campaigns .他的**事业**是通过教育活动提高人们对气候变化的认识。
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gulf
[名词]

a big difference that is hard to overcome, especially because of a lack of understanding

鸿沟, 差距

鸿沟, 差距

Ex: The gulf in their lifestyles was evident when they talked about their daily routines .当他们谈论日常作息时,他们生活方式中的**鸿沟**显而易见。
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bill
[名词]

a hard curved jaw of a bird, especially a wide or slender one

喙, 颌

喙, 颌

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plot
[名词]

a small area of land intended or marked for a particular use such as gardening

地块, 小块土地

地块, 小块土地

Ex: He spent the weekend weeding his plot at the community garden .他周末在社区花园里给他的**地块**除草。
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propagation
[名词]

the way a wave travels through a medium

传播, 传输

传播, 传输

Ex: The propagation of heat waves through metal can be felt almost instantly .热波通过金属的**传播**几乎可以瞬间感受到。
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carousel
[名词]

a moving belt at airports where passengers pick up their luggage

行李传送带, 行李转盘

行李传送带, 行李转盘

Ex: The carousel stopped suddenly , surprising everyone waiting .**传送带**突然停了下来,让所有等待的人都感到惊讶。
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condition
[名词]

a medical problem, such as a disorder, illness, etc.

状况, 疾病

状况, 疾病

Ex: Patients with the condition often report a variety of symptoms that can vary in severity .患有这种**疾病**的患者经常报告各种严重程度不同的症状。
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vehicle
[名词]

an object capable of carrying infectious agents and transmitting them between individuals

车辆, 媒介

车辆, 媒介

Ex: Pet fur can sometimes function as a vehicle for allergens and pathogens .宠物毛发有时可以作为过敏原和病原体的**载体**。
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means
[名词]

an instrument or method used to achieve a specific end or goal

手段, 方法

手段, 方法

Ex: Exercise and a balanced diet are means to maintain physical health and well-being .运动和均衡饮食是维持身体健康和幸福的**手段**。
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discipline
[名词]

a field of study that is typically taught in a university

学科

学科

Ex: Architecture is both an art and a discipline that combines creativity with technical expertise to design functional and aesthetic buildings .**建筑**既是一门艺术,也是一门**学科**,它结合了创造力和技术专长,以设计出功能性和美观的建筑。
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impact
[名词]

the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another

冲击, 碰撞

冲击, 碰撞

Ex: Engineers test car bumpers to withstand impact in collisions .工程师测试汽车保险杠以承受碰撞中的**冲击**。
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response
[名词]

a physical or emotional reaction that happens as a result of a specific situation or event

回应, 反应

回应, 反应

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province
[名词]

the specific area or domain where one's actions, authority, or expertise are appropriate or effective

领域, 专业范围

领域, 专业范围

Ex: His province as a chef involves creating innovative culinary experiences .他作为厨师的**领域**涉及创造创新的烹饪体验。
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expression
[名词]

a specific look on someone's face, indicating what they are feeling or thinking

表情,  目光

表情, 目光

Ex: The child ’s joyful expression upon seeing the puppy was truly heartwarming .孩子看到小狗时快乐的**表情**真的让人心暖。
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adoption
[名词]

the legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own

收养

收养

Ex: The adoption agency matched the child with a family who could provide a nurturing environment .
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tenor
[名词]

the consistent course or pattern of a person's life and activities

进程, 方向

进程, 方向

Ex: The tenor of his days was defined by a balance of work , leisure , and community service .他日子的**基调**是由工作、休闲和社区服务的平衡所定义的。
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crest
[名词]

a symbol or design used in medieval times to decorate a helmet, often representing a family or knightly order

纹章, 徽章

纹章, 徽章

Ex: The intricate details of the crest were carefully painted onto the knight 's armor .骑士盔甲上精心绘制了**纹章**的复杂细节。
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to celebrate
[动词]

to elevate or accord significant social importance to someone or something through public recognition or acknowledgment

庆祝, 表彰

庆祝, 表彰

Ex: Societies celebrate historical figures who have left enduring legacies of leadership and innovation .社会**颂扬**那些留下了领导力和创新持久遗产的历史人物。
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to maintain
[动词]

to firmly and persistently express an opinion, belief, or statement as true and valid

坚持, 主张

坚持, 主张

Ex: They maintain that their product is the best on the market based on customer feedback .他们**坚持**认为根据客户反馈他们的产品是市场上最好的。
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to subject
[动词]

to make someone experience something unpleasant

使遭受

使遭受

Ex: The rigorous training regimen subjected athletes to physical strain and exhaustion .严格的训练制度使运动员**承受**身体紧张和疲惫。
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to promote
[动词]

to help or support the progress or development of something

促进, 支持

促进, 支持

Ex: The community members joined hands to promote local businesses and economic growth .社区成员携手**促进**本地企业和经济增长。
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to convert
[动词]

to change into a different form or to change into something with a different use

转换, 转变

转换, 转变

Ex: The sofa in the living room converts into a sleeper sofa.客厅里的沙发**转换**成一张沙发床。
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to portray
[动词]

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

扮演, 饰演

扮演, 饰演

Ex: She worked closely with the director to accurately portray the mannerisms and speech patterns of the real-life person she was portraying.她与导演密切合作,以准确**刻画**她所扮演的真实人物的举止和说话方式。
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to convey
[动词]

to communicate or portray a particular feeling, idea, impression, etc.

传达, 表达

传达, 表达

Ex: While speaking , he was continuously conveying his passion for the subject .在说话时,他不断地**传达**着他对这个主题的热情。
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to deliver
[动词]

to convey a speech, idea, etc. to an audience in a clear and effective manner

发表, 传达

发表, 传达

Ex: The preacher delivered a moving sermon on forgiveness and redemption to the congregation .传教士向会众**发表**了一场关于宽恕和救赎的感人布道。
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to contract
[动词]

to get infected by a disease or virus

感染, 染上

感染, 染上

Ex: Despite efforts to prevent transmission , some individuals still contract hepatitis C.尽管努力防止传播,一些人仍然**感染**丙型肝炎。
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to occur
[动词]

to be present or found in a particular place

存在, 出现

存在, 出现

Ex: Certain bacteria occur in the human gut .某些细菌**存在于**人类肠道中。
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to determine
[动词]

to settle or establish something with finality and authority

确定, 确立

确定, 确立

Ex: The team determined the starting lineup for the match , and no substitutions were allowed .团队**确定**了比赛的起始阵容,并且不允许替换。
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to display
[动词]

to demonstrate a particular quality, feeling, skill, etc.

展示, 表现

展示, 表现

Ex: The sudden change in weather displayed the unpredictability of nature 's forces .天气的突然变化**显示**了自然力量的不可预测性。
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to people
[动词]

to gather individuals closely together in large numbers

聚集, 布满

聚集, 布满

Ex: The settlers aimed to people the newly discovered island with families seeking a fresh start.定居者的目标是用寻求新开端的家庭**填满**新发现的岛屿。
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to level
[动词]

to aim or direct a weapon at a target

瞄准, 对准

瞄准, 对准

Ex: The gamekeeper leveled his tranquilizer gun at the escaped tiger , aiming to safely sedate and return it to its enclosure .猎场看守人**瞄准**了他的镇静枪,对准逃跑的老虎,目的是安全地镇静并将其送回围栏。
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to inspire
[动词]

to make someone have a specific emotion or feeling, particularly a positive one

激励, 鼓舞

激励, 鼓舞

Ex: The music inspired a feeling of nostalgia that made me reflect on the past .音乐**激发**了一种怀旧的感觉,让我反思过去。
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to discount
[动词]

to ignore or dismiss something, refusing to consider or give attention to it

忽视, 驳回

忽视, 驳回

Ex: The team was actively discounting non-critical tasks during the peak season .团队在旺季期间积极**忽视**非关键任务。
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to relate
[动词]

to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events

讲述, 叙述

讲述, 叙述

Ex: In the documentary , survivors relate their experiences , offering a firsthand account of the natural disaster 's impact on their lives .在这部纪录片中,幸存者**讲述**了他们的经历,提供了自然灾害对他们生活影响的第一手资料。
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to treat
[动词]

to pay for or offer food, drink, or entertainment to someone as a gift or favor

请客, 款待

请客, 款待

Ex: They decided to treat their guests to a lavish dinner at a five-star restaurant .他们决定在一家五星级餐厅**款待**他们的客人享用一顿丰盛的晚餐。
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to address
[动词]

to think about a problem or an issue and start to deal with it

处理, 解决

处理, 解决

Ex: It 's important for parents to address their children 's emotional needs .父母**解决**孩子的情感需求很重要。
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to wind
[动词]

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

缠绕, 蜿蜒

缠绕, 蜿蜒

Ex: The river winds gently through the meadow , nourishing the surrounding vegetation .河流轻轻地**蜿蜒**穿过草地,滋养着周围的植被。
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to afford
[动词]

to provide access to or give someone the opportunity to do something

提供, 给予

提供, 给予

Ex: The job affords employees flexible working hours .这份工作**提供**员工灵活的工作时间。
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to chart
[动词]

to organize and outline the components, steps, or details of a plan

绘制, 规划

绘制, 规划

Ex: The event coordinator charted the logistics for the conference , specifying schedules and venue setups .活动协调员**规划**了会议的物流,指定了时间表和场地设置。
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to realize
[动词]

to make something tangible or actual from an idea or concept

实现, 具体化

实现, 具体化

Ex: The designer realized the clothing line exactly as she had envisioned it .设计师**实现**了服装系列,完全按照她的设想。
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to advance
[动词]

to propose an idea or theory for discussion

提出, 推进

提出, 推进

Ex: The architect advanced a unique design concept for the new building .建筑师**提出**了一个新建筑的独特设计概念。
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to float
[动词]

to bring suggestions, plans, or ideas forward for further consideration

提出, 建议

提出, 建议

Ex: The project manager decided to float a trial period for remote work to evaluate its impact .项目经理决定**提出**一个远程工作的试用期来评估其影响。
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to arrest
[动词]

to bring to a sudden halt

停止, 阻止

停止, 阻止

Ex: The unexpected news about the layoffs arrested any further discussions in the meeting .关于裁员意外消息**中止**了会议中的任何进一步讨论。
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to regard
[动词]

to pay close attention to something by looking at it carefully

注视, 观察

注视, 观察

Ex: The doctor regarded the x-ray with a critical eye , looking for any signs of injury .医生以批判的眼光**审视**了X光片,寻找任何受伤的迹象。
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to charter
[动词]

to formally contract or engage services for a specific purpose or period

包租, 签约

包租, 签约

Ex: The team chartered a van to transport equipment to the tournament .团队**包租**了一辆货车将设备运送到锦标赛。
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to hail
[动词]

to originate or come from a specific place or region

来自, 起源于

来自, 起源于

Ex: The rare species of bird hails from the tropical rainforests of South America.这种稀有鸟类**源自**南美洲的热带雨林。
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to resonate
[动词]

to be understood and have a strong impact or relevance

引起共鸣, 产生深远影响

引起共鸣, 产生深远影响

Ex: Her struggles resonate with many young adults trying to find their way in life .她的奋斗与许多试图在生活中找到自己道路的年轻人**产生共鸣**。
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pastoral
[形容词]

related to the lifestyle, traditions, or environment of herdsmen, typically associated with raising sheep or cattle

牧歌的, 与牧羊人有关的

牧歌的, 与牧羊人有关的

Ex: He chose to live a pastoral life , tending to his flock of sheep in the countryside .他选择了**田园**生活,在乡村照料他的羊群。
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acute
[形容词]

(of senses) highly-developed and very sensitive

敏锐的, 灵敏的

敏锐的, 灵敏的

Ex: The eagle 's acute vision enables it to spot prey from great distances .鹰的**敏锐**视力使其能够从很远的距离发现猎物。
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fine
[形容词]

(of a texture) having substances made of tiny particles

细的, 精致的

细的, 精致的

Ex: The artist chose a fine powder to mix the paint.艺术家选择了一种**细**粉来混合颜料。
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intimate
[形容词]

knowing someone or something very well through close study or personal experience

亲密的, 熟悉的

亲密的, 熟悉的

Ex: After living there for years , she became intimate with the neighborhood 's quirks and charms .在那里生活多年后,她对社区的怪癖和魅力变得**熟悉**。
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