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ACT 英语和世界知识 - 比喻意义

在这里,您将学习一些英语单词的比喻意义,例如“frame”、“crisp”、“reflection”等,这将帮助您通过ACT考试。

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
distillation
[名词]

the process of refining and extracting the essential elements from a complex body of information or ideas

蒸馏, 提炼

蒸馏, 提炼

Ex: The sculpture is a distillation of the artist 's vision , representing purity and simplicity in form .这座雕塑是艺术家愿景的**提炼**,代表了形式上的纯粹和简洁。
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snap
[名词]

a task or activity that is easy and straightforward to complete

小菜一碟, 轻而易举的事

小菜一碟, 轻而易举的事

Ex: After sorting through her clothes and shoes , organizing her closet was a snap.在整理完她的衣服和鞋子后,整理她的衣柜是**小菜一碟**。
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spike
[名词]

a significant and sudden increase in a price, number, rate, etc.

峰值, 激增

峰值, 激增

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driver
[名词]

a factor, force, or influence that initiates or causes a particular action, process, or change

因素, 驱动力

因素, 驱动力

Ex: Political instability can be a driver of migration and displacement .政治不稳定可能是移民和流离失所的**驱动因素**。
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twist
[名词]

an unexpected turn in the course of events

转折, 意想不到的转折

转折, 意想不到的转折

Ex: Life is full of twists and turns ; you never know what might happen next .生活充满了**意想不到的转折**;你永远不知道接下来会发生什么。
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ammunition
[名词]

a set of facts or information that can be used to win an argument against someone or to criticize them

弹药, 论据

弹药, 论据

Ex: The professor 's lecture provided students with ammunition for their upcoming debate .教授的讲座为学生们提供了即将到来的辩论的**弹药**。
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departure
[名词]

a change or deviation from the usual or expected standard

偏离, 出发

偏离, 出发

Ex: The company 's innovative product design was a departure from their competitors ' offerings in the market .该公司创新的产品设计是市场上竞争对手产品的**偏离**。
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reception
[名词]

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

接受, 反响

接受, 反响

Ex: The book ’s reception in the literary world was overwhelmingly positive .这本书在文学界的**反响** overwhelmingly positive.
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input
[名词]

the information or events that stimulate action or response

输入, 贡献

输入, 贡献

Ex: The input received during the brainstorming session sparked new ideas for the project .在头脑风暴会议期间收到的**输入**激发了项目的新想法。
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sway
[名词]

the influence or control over someone or something

影响, 控制

影响, 控制

Ex: Personal experiences can sway one's perspective on global events.个人经历可以**影响**一个人对全球事件的看法。
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ill
[名词]

an undesirable condition or difficulty that requires attention or resolution

弊病, 问题

弊病, 问题

Ex: The book discusses the various ills that plague modern urban life .这本书讨论了困扰现代城市生活的各种**弊病**。
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miscarriage
[名词]

the collapse or failure of a plan or intended outcome

失败, 流产

失败, 流产

Ex: Their efforts to secure the deal ended in miscarriage when key supporters withdrew .他们为确保交易所做的努力以**失败**告终,关键支持者撤回了支持。
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turn
[名词]

a transitional phase that marks the end of one era and the beginning of another

转折, 变化

转折, 变化

Ex: The turn of the 21st century witnessed the rise of the internet and digital communication .21世纪的**转折**见证了互联网和数字通信的兴起。
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reflexion
[名词]

a thoughtful and deliberate consideration, often calm and extended

反思

反思

Ex: Meditation provided a peaceful environment for introspective reflexion.冥想为内省**反思**提供了一个平静的环境。
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assembly
[名词]

a group of parts that have been put together to form a unit

组装

组装

Ex: The robot was built from an assembly of electronic and mechanical parts .机器人是由电子和机械部件的**组装**构建的。
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record
[名词]

a round, thin piece of plastic with a hole in the middle, on which music, etc. is recorded

唱片, 黑胶唱片

唱片, 黑胶唱片

Ex: There 's something special about hearing a song played on a vinyl record.听一首在乙烯基**唱片**上播放的歌曲有一种特别的感觉。
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retreat
[名词]

the act of moving to a more secluded place in order to relax, meditate, or rest

撤退, 隐居

撤退, 隐居

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bare
[形容词]

offering no protection or refuge

裸露的, 无保护的

裸露的, 无保护的

Ex: Standing on the bare mountaintop , they were exposed to the harsh elements .站在**光秃秃的**山顶上,他们暴露在恶劣的环境中。
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sensitive
[形容词]

relating to classified details or topics critical to national safety

敏感的, 机密的

敏感的, 机密的

Ex: International negotiations often involve sensitive topics that require careful handling to avoid escalation .国际谈判经常涉及**敏感**话题,需要谨慎处理以避免升级。
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harsh
[形容词]

(of conditions or actions) unpleasantly rough or severe

严厉的, 苛刻的

严厉的, 苛刻的

Ex: The judge 's sentence was unexpectedly harsh given the circumstances of the case .考虑到案件的情况,法官的判决出乎意料地**严厉**。
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crisp
[形容词]

effectively concise in expression

简洁的, 清晰的

简洁的, 清晰的

Ex: The summary of the report was crisp, capturing the main findings succinctly .报告的摘要**简洁**,简明扼要地捕捉了主要发现。
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meteoric
[形容词]

developing or reaching success in a quick way

迅速的, 流星般的

迅速的, 流星般的

Ex: The actor ’s meteoric ascent in Hollywood was fueled by a combination of talent and strategic roles .这位演员在好莱坞的**飞速**崛起是由才华和战略角色的结合推动的。
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accessible
[形容词]

easily understood or readable with comprehension

易于理解的, 易懂的

易于理解的, 易懂的

Ex: The book was written in an accessible style , making it easy for anyone to follow .这本书以**易懂**的风格写成,让任何人都能轻松跟上。
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infectious
[形容词]

(of qualities or behaviors) likely to influence others rapidly

有感染力的, 影响迅速的

有感染力的, 影响迅速的

Ex: The new dance craze became infectious, with people all over the world joining in and posting their own versions online .新的舞蹈热潮变得**具有感染力**,世界各地的人们都加入其中并在网上发布自己的版本。
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sacred
[形容词]

deserving deep respect and admiration due to its spiritual, religious, or significant importance

神圣的, 圣洁的

神圣的, 圣洁的

Ex: For many , the wedding vows are a sacred promise of lifelong commitment .对许多人来说,婚礼誓言是对终身承诺的**神圣**承诺。
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sharp
[形容词]

able to understand and notice things quickly

敏锐, 机敏

敏锐, 机敏

Ex: Even at an old age , his mind was as sharp as ever , solving puzzles with ease .即使在老年,他的思维依然**敏锐**如初,轻松解决难题。
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oceanic
[形容词]

having the vast extent or degree characteristic of the ocean

海洋的, 像海洋一样广阔的

海洋的, 像海洋一样广阔的

Ex: The painting depicted an oceanic sky , blending shades of blue into the horizon seamlessly .这幅画描绘了一片**海洋般的**天空,将蓝色调无缝地融入地平线。
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to skip
[动词]

to deliberately and quickly move past or jump over certain sections or portions of media, such as audio tracks, video segments, or chapters

跳过, 略过

跳过, 略过

Ex: While reading the article , feel free to skip the footnotes if you 're looking for a quicker overview .阅读文章时,如果你想快速浏览,可以随意**跳过**脚注。
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to exhibit
[动词]

to show a particular trait or behavior prominently

展示, 表现

展示, 表现

Ex: The artist exhibits creativity through their unique and innovative works of art .艺术家通过他们独特和创新的艺术作品**展示**创造力。
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to unleash
[动词]

to let out or express a strong emotion or feeling, such as anger, frustration, or excitement

释放, 发泄

释放, 发泄

Ex: The debate unleashed a wave of passion among the students .辩论**释放**了学生们心中的热情浪潮。
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to cost
[动词]

to cause the loss of something, often valuable, or a negative outcome resulting from a particular action or decision

导致, 造成

导致, 造成

Ex: Failing to address climate change now will cost future generations dearly .现在不解决气候变化问题将让子孙后代付出沉重**代价**。
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to surrender
[动词]

to give away or yield something, usually under pressure or voluntarily

投降, 交出

投降, 交出

Ex: After a long negotiation , they agreed to surrender control of the company to new management .经过长时间的谈判,他们同意将公司的控制权**移交**给新的管理层。
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to consult
[动词]

to refer to a source of knowledge in order to ascertain something

咨询, 查阅

咨询, 查阅

Ex: The chef consulted her recipe book to find inspiration for a new dish .厨师**查阅**了她的食谱书,以寻找新菜的灵感。
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to portray
[动词]

to describe something or someone through words

描述, 描绘

描述, 描绘

Ex: In the novel , the author portrays the antagonist as a complex character with both redeeming qualities and moral flaws .在小说中,作者将反派**描绘**成一个既有可取之处又有道德缺陷的复杂角色。
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to drive
[动词]

to be the influencing factor that causes something to make progress

推动, 驱动

推动, 驱动

Ex: Entrepreneurship and small businesses have been driving local economic development .创业和小型企业一直在**推动**当地的经济发展。
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to render
[动词]

to create a representation of something, usually in the form of a drawing, painting, or other visual medium

描绘, 表现

描绘, 表现

Ex: Using watercolors , the landscape painter rendered the tranquil scene of the countryside with soft hues and delicate brushstrokes .使用水彩,风景画家用柔和的色调和细腻的笔触**描绘**了乡村的宁静场景。
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to fully understand or recognize the qualities, significance, or worth of something

欣赏, 认识到

欣赏, 认识到

Ex: Living abroad allowed her to appreciate the comforts of home she had taken for granted .生活在国外让她**欣赏**了她曾经认为理所当然的家的舒适。
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to witness
[动词]

to have firsthand knowledge of a development or event through observation or personal experience

见证, 目睹

见证, 目睹

Ex: He witnessed the moment when his favorite team won the championship game .他**目睹**了他最喜欢的球队赢得冠军赛的时刻。
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to spark
[动词]

to trigger or ignite a reaction, response, or action, often by provoking or inspiring someone or something to action

引发, 激发

引发, 激发

Ex: A single tweet from the celebrity sparked a social media frenzy and thousands of retweets .这位名人的一条推文**引发**了社交媒体的狂热和数千次转发。
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to run
[动词]

to own, manage, or organize something such as a business, campaign, a group of animals, etc.

经营, 管理

经营, 管理

Ex: They run a herd of camels for desert expeditions .他们为沙漠探险**管理**一群骆驼。
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to hold
[动词]

to have a specific opinion or belief about someone or something

持有, 拥有

持有, 拥有

Ex: The community holds great affection for their local hero .
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to simmer
[动词]

(of emotions, tensions, or conflicts) to be present but not openly expressed

炖, 酝酿

炖, 酝酿

Ex: Political unrest simmered in the country , with protests and demonstrations becoming increasingly common .政治动荡在该国**酝酿**,抗议和示威活动变得越来越普遍。
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to lace
[动词]

to incorporate or infuse something with a particular quality, element, or characteristic

交织, 渗透

交织, 渗透

Ex: The author laced her writing with historical references to add depth to the narrative .作者**穿插**了历史参考在她的写作中,以增加叙述的深度。
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to capture
[动词]

to manage to express a mood, quality, scene, etc. accurately in a piece of art

捕捉, 表达

捕捉, 表达

Ex: The sculpture perfectly captured the grace of the dancer .雕塑完美地**捕捉**了舞者的优雅。
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to shadow
[动词]

to follow someone closely in order to observe and learn from them, often by copying their actions, behavior, or techniques

紧密跟随观察, 近距离观察学习

紧密跟随观察, 近距离观察学习

Ex: Journalism students often shadow professional reporters to learn the intricacies of news gathering and reporting .新闻学的学生经常**跟随**专业记者学习新闻采集和报道的复杂性。
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to relieve
[动词]

to take something away through stealing or cunning actions

减轻, 偷窃

减轻, 偷窃

Ex: The notorious bandit was known for attempting to relieve travelers of their valuables on the deserted highway .那个臭名昭著的强盗因试图在荒凉的高速公路上**解除**旅客的贵重物品而闻名。
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to reign
[动词]

to be predominant or prevalent

统治, 盛行

统治, 盛行

Ex: The company 's innovative technology reigned in the market for several years , setting a new standard for the industry .该公司的创新技术在市场上**占据主导地位**多年,为行业树立了新标准。
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to plant
[动词]

to put or position something securely

种植, 放置

种植, 放置

Ex: The explorer planted the national flag on the uncharted island , claiming it for his country .探险家在未知岛屿上**插**上了国旗,宣称其为自己的国家所有。
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to brighten
[动词]

(of weather) to become sunnier or less cloudy

放晴, 变亮

放晴, 变亮

Ex: The sun brightened the landscape after hours of overcast skies .在几个小时的阴天之后,太阳**照亮**了风景。
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to stir
[动词]

to cause a reaction or disturbance in someone's emotional state

激起, 搅动

激起, 搅动

Ex: The tragic event had the ability to stir profound sorrow and empathy among the community .这一悲剧事件有能力在社区中**激起**深刻的悲伤和同情。
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to boast
[动词]

to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

夸耀, 自豪

夸耀, 自豪

Ex: The car manufacturer boasts cutting-edge safety features in all its vehicle models .汽车制造商**夸耀**其所有车型都拥有尖端的安全功能。
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to crack
[动词]

to reveal or disclose something suddenly or impulsively

透露, 泄露

透露, 泄露

Ex: She tried to keep her feelings hidden , but eventually , she cracked and confessed her love for him .她试图隐藏自己的感情,但最终,她**崩溃了**并向他表白了自己的爱。
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to consider something and possibly make adjustments based on it

考虑, 调整

考虑, 调整

Ex: The event organizer will accommodate special requests from attendees to ensure everyone has a good experience .活动组织者将**考虑**与会者的特殊要求,以确保每个人都有良好的体验。
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to wire
[动词]

to set up or program someone or something in a way that naturally inclines them toward a particular behavior, response, or way of thinking

编程, 条件化

编程, 条件化

Ex: Genetic factors can wire some people to be more susceptible to addiction than others .遗传因素可以**设定**某些人比其他人更容易上瘾。
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to insulate
[动词]

to shield someone or something from external factors, pressures, or influences

隔离, 保护

隔离, 保护

Ex: The new policy was designed to insulate the judiciary from political interference , ensuring fair trials .新政策旨在**隔离**司法机构免受政治干预,确保公正审判。
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to devour
[动词]

to read written material with great enthusiasm and speed

吞食, 贪婪地阅读

吞食, 贪婪地阅读

Ex: He devoured the news reports , wanting to stay updated on the developing situation .他**狼吞虎咽地阅读**新闻报道,想要随时了解情况的发展。
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to strip
[动词]

to take away someone's possessions or assets

剥夺, 夺取

剥夺, 夺取

Ex: The economic downturn threatened to strip many businesses of their profitability .经济衰退威胁要**剥夺**许多企业的盈利能力。
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to sever
[动词]

to end a connection or relationship completely

切断, 断绝

切断, 断绝

Ex: Following the breach of trust , the CEO decided to sever connections with the disloyal employee .在信任被破坏后,CEO决定与不忠诚的员工**断绝**关系。
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to decorate
[动词]

to recognize and honor members of armed forces for their service, bravery, or achievements

装饰, 表彰

装饰, 表彰

Ex: The brigade commander decorated the troops with campaign medals for their contributions to the mission .旅指挥官为部队颁发了战役勋章,以表彰他们对任务的贡献。
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to descend
[动词]

to be related by blood, typically referring to the lineage or family connection

下降, 出身于

下降, 出身于

Ex: The DNA test confirmed that they indeed descend from a specific ethnic group with a rich cultural history .DNA测试证实,他们确实**源自**一个具有丰富文化历史的特定民族群体。
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to frame
[动词]

to structure or organize ideas, plans, or systems within a framework

构建, 组织

构建, 组织

Ex: The researchers framed their study to investigate the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems .研究人员**构建**了他们的研究,以调查气候变化对海洋生态系统的影响。
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