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ACT 英语和世界知识 - 技术对象

在这里,您将学习一些与技术对象相关的英语单词,例如“独木舟”、“里程表”、“钟摆”等,这些将帮助您在ACT考试中取得好成绩。

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ACT Vocabulary for English and World Knowledge
antique
[名词]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

古董, 古物

古董, 古物

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged each antique in the exhibit .博物馆馆长仔细地记录了展览中的每一件**古董**。
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quill
[名词]

a writing tool made from a bird feather, typically the large flight feather of a goose or swan, with a sharpened end

羽毛笔, 鹅毛笔

羽毛笔, 鹅毛笔

Ex: The museum displayed antique desks with quills and inkwells as historical artifacts .博物馆展出了带有**羽毛笔**和墨水瓶的古董书桌作为历史文物。
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vane
[名词]

a flat or curved object, often made of metal or plastic, designed to catch or direct airflow, typically used in weather vanes, turbines, or aircraft

叶片, 风向标

叶片, 风向标

Ex: Meteorologists analyze vane readings to predict weather patterns accurately .气象学家分析**风向标**读数以准确预测天气模式。
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pendulum
[名词]

a device with a long thin bar and a weight at the end that swings side to side to keep a clock working

摆, 钟摆

摆, 钟摆

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ratchet
[名词]

a round metal part that rotates in one direction and locks in the opposite direction, used on art tools such as paintbrush handles or adjustable clamps

棘轮, 棘齿

棘轮, 棘齿

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barb
[名词]

a sharp projection or point, typically found on wire fencing, designed to deter and hinder passage or intrusion

一根刺, 一个尖点

一根刺, 一个尖点

Ex: The prisoner attempted to escape but was caught on the barbs of the perimeter fence .囚犯试图逃跑,但被围栏的**尖刺**卡住了。
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rushlight
[名词]

a simple lighting device from earlier times, consisting of a rush stem soaked in fat or grease, used as a makeshift candle

灯芯草蜡烛, 灯草烛

灯芯草蜡烛, 灯草烛

Ex: Historians study rushlights to understand lighting methods before the advent of modern candles .历史学家研究**灯芯草灯**以了解现代蜡烛出现之前的照明方法。
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lathe
[名词]

a machine tool that rotates a workpiece so one can shape it by cutting, sanding, or drilling

车床

车床

Ex: In the workshop , the lathe is an essential tool for manufacturing components such as shafts , pulleys , and bushings .在车间里,**车床**是制造轴、滑轮和衬套等部件的重要工具。
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starter kit
[名词]

a package or set of basic items or tools assembled to help someone get started with a particular activity

入门套件, 初学者工具包

入门套件, 初学者工具包

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buttress
[名词]

a protruding structure that supports a building or wall and is made out of bricks or stones

扶壁, 拱墩

扶壁, 拱墩

Ex: The Gothic revival mansion had ornamental buttresses that added a sense of drama and verticality to its façade , evoking the spirit of medieval architecture .哥特复兴式大厦拥有装饰性的**扶壁**,为其立面增添了戏剧性和垂直感,唤起了中世纪建筑的精神。
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linen
[名词]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

亚麻布, 麻布

亚麻布, 麻布

Ex: The table was elegantly set with a linen tablecloth , adding a touch of sophistication to the dinner party .桌子上优雅地铺着**亚麻**桌布,为晚宴增添了一丝精致。
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aqueduct
[名词]

a channel or pipeline used to transport water over a long distance, usually from a remote source to a town or city

渡槽, 输水道

渡槽, 输水道

Ex: Villagers relied on the aqueduct for their daily supply of water .村民们依赖**渡槽**来满足日常供水需求。
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viaduct
[名词]

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

高架桥, 桥梁高架桥

高架桥, 桥梁高架桥

Ex: Maintenance crews inspected the viaduct regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety for travelers .维护人员定期检查**高架桥**,以确保其结构完整性和旅行者的安全。
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pillar
[名词]

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

柱子, 支柱

柱子, 支柱

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processor
[名词]

(computing) the part of a computer by which all programs work

处理器, 中央处理单元

处理器, 中央处理单元

Ex: He upgraded his PC with a more powerful processor to handle demanding software and games .他用更强大的**处理器**升级了他的电脑,以处理要求高的软件和游戏。
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oscilloscope
[名词]

an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics

示波器, 波形显示器

示波器, 波形显示器

Ex: The oscilloscope's screen displayed a clear waveform of the audio signal from the microphone .**示波器**的屏幕显示了来自麦克风的音频信号的清晰波形。
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odometer
[名词]

a device in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled by counting the number of rotations of a vehicle's wheels

里程表, 计程器

里程表, 计程器

Ex: The odometer reset to zero after the vehicle 's battery was replaced .更换车辆电池后,**里程表**重置为零。
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a collection of various equipment used for a particular task

用具, 装备

用具, 装备

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munition
[名词]

weapons and ammunition used for military or defense purposes, including firearms, bombs, grenades, and missiles

军火

军火

Ex: The storage facility housed various types of ammunition, carefully monitored for safety.该储存设施存放了各种类型的**弹药**,为确保安全而受到严密监控。
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torpedo
[名词]

an explosive device placed on railroad tracks, activated by passing trains to warn engineers of potential dangers ahead

鱼雷, 铁路爆炸装置

鱼雷, 铁路爆炸装置

Ex: Startled by the torpedo's sharp report , the engineer swiftly brought the locomotive to a halt to investigate the track ahead .被**鱼雷**的尖锐报告吓了一跳,工程师迅速停下了机车,调查前方的轨道。
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payload
[名词]

the specific equipment or materials carried by a vehicle for a particular purpose

有效载荷, 负载

有效载荷, 负载

Ex: The airplane 's payload included medical supplies for humanitarian missions .飞机的**有效载荷**包括用于人道主义任务的医疗用品。
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anchor
[名词]

a heavy object, usually made of metal, designed to secure a vessel or structure firmly to the bottom of a body of water to prevent drifting

锚, 碇

锚, 碇

Ex: The harbor master inspected the anchor before granting clearance for the ship to dock .港务长在批准船只停靠前检查了**锚**。
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helix
[名词]

a spiral shape that looks like a coil, often seen in things like springs, screws, or some types of antennas

螺旋, 螺旋形

螺旋, 螺旋形

Ex: The part of a corkscrew that removes corks is a helix.开瓶器用来拔掉软木塞的部分是一个**螺旋**。
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console
[名词]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

游戏机, 游戏控制台

游戏机, 游戏控制台

Ex: They spent the weekend playing multiplayer games on their consoles.他们周末在**游戏机**上玩多人游戏。
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drone
[名词]

a flying vehicle such as an aircraft that is controlled from afar and has no pilot

无人机, 无人驾驶飞行器

无人机, 无人驾驶飞行器

Ex: Hobbyists enjoy flying drones in open spaces , practicing maneuvers and capturing videos from above .爱好者喜欢在开阔地带飞行**无人机**,练习操控并从空中拍摄视频。
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foam
[名词]

a light and airy material made by trapping gas bubbles in a solid or liquid substance during production

泡沫

泡沫

Ex: The artist sculpted a model using foam for its lightweight and easy shaping properties .艺术家利用**泡沫**的轻便和易塑特性雕刻了一个模型。
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replica
[名词]

an exact or very close copy of an object, often made to resemble the original in appearance and function

复制品, 仿制品

复制品, 仿制品

Ex: The collector cherished a replica of a rare coin , as the original was too valuable to possess .收藏家珍视一枚稀有硬币的**复制品**,因为原版太珍贵而无法拥有。
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vessel
[名词]

any vehicle designed for travel across or through water

船, 船只

船, 船只

Ex: The research vessel embarked on an expedition to study marine life in the Antarctic waters .研究**船**启程前往南极水域进行海洋生物研究探险。
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canoe
[名词]

a narrow boat that is light and has pointed ends, which can be moved using paddles

独木舟, 划艇

独木舟, 划艇

Ex: The canoe race attracted participants from all over the region , showcasing skill and endurance on the water .**独木舟**比赛吸引了来自整个地区的参与者,展示了在水上的技巧和耐力。
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submersible
[名词]

a specialized underwater vehicle designed to operate and navigate beneath the surface of water, typically used for exploration, research, or marine activities

潜水器, 水下航行器

潜水器, 水下航行器

Ex: The company developed a new submersible for offshore oil exploration in deep waters .该公司开发了一种新的**潜水器**,用于深水海上石油勘探。
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hull
[名词]

the main body or framework of a ship or boat, typically the outer shell that provides buoyancy and protects against water

船体, 船壳

船体, 船壳

Ex: The shipyard workers painted the hull of the cargo ship before its voyage across the Atlantic .造船厂工人在货船横渡大西洋之前油漆了它的**船体**。
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vellum
[名词]

a type of parchment made from animal skin, typically calfskin, used for writing or printing

犊皮纸, 用小牛皮制成的羊皮纸

犊皮纸, 用小牛皮制成的羊皮纸

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projectile
[名词]

an object, often a missile or bullet, propelled through the air by force, typically for military or scientific purposes

抛射体, 炮兵向敌人的位置发射了一个抛射体。

抛射体, 炮兵向敌人的位置发射了一个抛射体。

Ex: The tank fired high-velocity projectiles to penetrate enemy armor .坦克发射高速**射弹**以穿透敌方装甲。
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trowel
[名词]

a hand tool with a flat, pointed, or rounded blade used for applying and spreading mortar, plaster, or other similar materials onto surfaces such as walls, floors, or ceilings during masonry or tile work

抹子, 泥刀

抹子, 泥刀

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hoist
[名词]

a mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy objects or materials vertically

起重机, 吊车

起重机, 吊车

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contraption
[名词]

a device or machine that is often unusual or complicated, made for a specific job

装置, 发明

装置, 发明

Ex: She used a homemade contraption to hang her laundry on the line efficiently , despite the windy weather .尽管天气多风,她还是用一个自制的**装置**有效地把衣服挂在绳子上。
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waterwheel
[名词]

a mechanical device powered by flowing or falling water, typically used to generate mechanical power for tasks such as grinding grain or pumping water

水车, 水轮

水车, 水轮

Ex: The tour guide explained how a waterwheel operated to visitors at the living history museum .导游在活历史博物馆向游客解释了**水车**是如何运作的。
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linotype
[名词]

an innovative device used in printing, casting individual lines of type from molten metal, significantly advancing the efficiency of typesetting

莱诺铸排机, 排版机

莱诺铸排机, 排版机

Ex: Writers and editors relied on the efficiency of the linotype to meet strict publishing deadlines .作家和编辑依靠**莱诺铸排机**的效率来满足严格的出版截止日期。
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stratum
[名词]

a distinct layer or level within a system, often conceived as having depth or hierarchy

层, 阶层

层, 阶层

Ex: Within the realm of academia , there exists a stratum of intellectual discourse , where scholars engage in rigorous debate and research .在学术领域内,存在一个知识分子讨论的**层次**,学者们在那里进行严格的辩论和研究。
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gauge
[名词]

a measuring instrument or device used to determine the size, capacity, amount, or extent of something

仪表, 测量装置

仪表, 测量装置

Ex: She checked the fuel gauge in the car to see if it needed refueling.她检查了汽车中的燃料**表**,看看是否需要加油。
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brocade
[名词]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

锦缎, 提花织物

锦缎, 提花织物

Ex: The designer used brocade fabric to create a glamorous evening coat .设计师使用**锦缎**面料打造了一件迷人的晚礼服。
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caulk
[名词]

a flexible material, often in the form of a sealant or filler, used to seal gaps, joints, or cracks in various surfaces, such as walls, windows, or pipes, to prevent air, water, or pests from entering or escaping

填缝剂, 密封胶

填缝剂, 密封胶

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tarp
[名词]

a large sheet of strong, flexible material, typically made of canvas or polyethylene, used to protect or cover objects from weather or debris

防水布, 帆布

防水布, 帆布

Ex: A tarp was draped over the boat to shield it from the elements while docked .船停泊时,上面盖了一块**防水布**以保护它免受风雨侵袭。
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