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ACT 人文学科 - 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“elegy”、“satirical”、“memoir”等,这些将帮助你通过ACT考试。

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
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
[名词]

a series of lines in a poem, usually with recurring rhyme scheme and meter

诗节, 段

诗节, 段

Ex: The stanza's rhyme scheme was ABAB , giving the poem a rhythmic flow .
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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: She wrote a sonnet for her literature class , following the traditional 14-line structure .她为文学课写了一首**十四行诗**,遵循传统的14行结构。
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prose
[名词]

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

散文

散文

Ex: The author 's mastery of prose evoked vivid imagery and emotional resonance , immersing readers in the world of her storytelling .作者对**散文**的掌握唤起了生动的意象和情感共鸣,使读者沉浸在她的故事世界中。
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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 ballad's haunting melody and evocative lyrics made it a favorite among fans of traditional music .**民谣**那令人难忘的旋律和 evocative 的歌词使其成为传统音乐爱好者的最爱。
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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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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: She used personification to depict the flowers as dancing in the breeze .她使用**拟人化**来描绘花朵在微风中跳舞。
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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: The poet 's allusion to Icarus served as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overambition and hubris .诗人对伊卡洛斯的**暗示**是对过度野心和傲慢危险的一个警示故事。
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allegorical
[形容词]

(of a story, play, image, etc.) using characters or events in a symbolic sense that represent a concept, quality, etc.

寓言的, 象征的

寓言的, 象征的

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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: The pun in the advertisement was so funny that it went viral on social media .广告中的**双关语**太有趣了,以至于在社交媒体上疯传。
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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: Her speech was filled with powerful metaphors that moved the audience .她的演讲充满了强有力的**隐喻**,打动了观众。
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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 's use of a simile comparing the stars to diamonds in the sky adds a touch of beauty and sparkle to the nighttime landscape .诗人使用**明喻**将星星比作天空中的钻石,为夜晚的景色增添了一丝美丽和闪耀。
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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: Through irony, she pointed out the flaws in their logic without directly insulting them .通过**讽刺**,她指出了他们逻辑中的缺陷,而没有直接侮辱他们。
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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
[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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the story of the life of a person, written by the same person

自传, 回忆录

自传, 回忆录

Ex: The autobiography provided a unique perspective on the civil rights movement .**自传**提供了一个关于民权运动的独特视角。
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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 discovered a graphic novel series that explores historical events .她发现了一个探索历史事件的**图画小说**系列。
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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: Students studied an anthology of plays by Shakespeare for their literature class .学生们为他们的文学课研究了莎士比亚戏剧的**选集**。
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manuscript
[名词]

a handwritten or typed document that has not yet been published or printed, often used to refer to an author's draft of a book or other literary work

手稿, 草稿

手稿, 草稿

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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 film used satirical elements to challenge social norms .这部电影使用**讽刺**元素来挑战社会规范。
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excerpt
[名词]

a short piece taken from a longer composition

摘录

摘录

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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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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: During the debate , the speaker highlighted the importance of interjection in conveying emotions in speech .在辩论中,演讲者强调了**感叹词**在传达演讲情感中的重要性。
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tone
[名词]

the general manner or attitude of the author in a literary work

语气, 调子

语气, 调子

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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: " The Great Gatsby " by F. Scott Fitzgerald is often included in the canon of American literature .F·斯科特·菲茨杰拉德的《了不起的盖茨比》常被列入美国文学的**经典**之中。
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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's quest for redemption and forgiveness forms the emotional core of the narrative , resonating with audiences on a deeply human level .**主角**对救赎和宽恕的追求构成了叙事的情感核心,在深刻的人性层面上与观众产生共鸣。
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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: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .这个故事讲述了一位用她的魔法力量与邪恶斗争的**女英雄**。
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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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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: The teenager 's diary entries were filled with melodramatic accounts of daily challenges and triumphs .青少年的日记条目充满了关于日常挑战和胜利的**戏剧性**描述。
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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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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: Authors often fictionalize distant memories to explore deeper emotional truths in their writing .作者经常**虚构**遥远的记忆,以在他们的写作中探索更深层次的情感真相。
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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 video game 's immersive storyline included optional quests that allowed players to uncover hidden aspects of the protagonist 's backstory.这款视频游戏的沉浸式故事情节包括可选任务,允许玩家发现主角隐藏的**背景故事**方面。
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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 ghostwriter's name remained confidential while the author 's name was on the cover .**代笔人**的名字保密,而作者的名字在封面上。
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glyph
[名词]

a decorative element or symbol carved or inscribed onto a surface

字形, 装饰符号

字形, 装饰符号

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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: Syntax analysis helps in identifying how sentence elements like nouns , verbs , and adjectives interact within a given linguistic framework .
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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: Linguists study dialects to better understand language variation and change , as well as the social and cultural factors that shape linguistic diversity .
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intonation
[名词]

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

语调

语调

Ex: Intonation is an important aspect of spoken language that helps listeners interpret the speaker 's attitude , mood , and intention , contributing to effective communication .**语调**是口语的一个重要方面,它帮助听者解读说话者的态度、情绪和意图,有助于有效沟通。
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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: The company name was created as an acronym from its founders ' initials .公司名称是由其创始人名字的首字母组成的**首字母缩略词**。
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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
[名词]

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

词源学

词源学

Ex: The etymology of " amplify " reveals its roots in Latin " amplus , " meaning large or spacious .“amplify”的**词源**揭示了它源于拉丁语“amplus”,意为大或宽敞。
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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: Linguists contribute to language preservation efforts , documenting and revitalizing endangered languages .**语言学家**通过记录和复兴濒危语言,为语言保护工作做出贡献。
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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: Many cultures around the world have their own mythology, which reflects their history , values , and worldview .世界各地的许多文化都有它们自己的**神话**,这反映了它们的历史、价值观和世界观。
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chimera
[名词]

a mythological creature in Greek mythology, typically depicted as a fire-breathing creature with the body and head of a lion, the head of a goat protruding from its back, and a serpent for a tail

喀迈拉, 神话生物

喀迈拉, 神话生物

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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 ancient texts warned of the basilisk's power , advising caution to those who dared to confront it .古代文献警告了**蛇怪**的力量,建议那些敢于面对它的人要小心。
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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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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 can also evolve over time , adapting to changes in society and incorporating new influences while retaining its essential character and meaning .**民俗**也可以随着时间的推移而演变,适应社会的变化并融入新的影响,同时保留其本质特征和意义。
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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: The custom of having afternoon tea is still popular in some parts of the UK .下午茶的**习俗**在英国的一些地区仍然很流行。
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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: Exploring the lore of ancient civilizations helps archaeologists understand their societal structures and religious practices .探索古代文明的**传说**有助于考古学家了解他们的社会结构和宗教实践。
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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: Through the elegy, the poet found catharsis in expressing their grief and honoring the memory of the departed .通过**挽歌**,诗人在表达悲伤和纪念逝者时找到了宣泄。
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heritage
[名词]

an individual's religious or ethnic background that is passed down to them from their ancestors

遗产

遗产

Ex: She learned traditional recipes from her grandmother , preserving her culinary heritage for future generations .她从祖母那里学到了传统食谱,为后代保留了她的烹饪**遗产**。
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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 library is a repository of time-honored literature that has shaped generations of readers .图书馆是**历史悠久**的文学宝库,塑造了一代又一代的读者。
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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 punk subculture emerged in the 1970s as a rebellion against mainstream culture, with its distinctive music, fashion, and anti-establishment attitudes still prevalent among its followers today.朋克**亚文化**在20世纪70年代作为对主流文化的反叛而出现,其独特的音乐、时尚和反体制态度至今仍在追随者中盛行。
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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 economic rebirth of the neighborhood came with new businesses and community initiatives .社区的**重生**经济伴随着新企业和社区倡议而来。
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