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托福必备词汇 - 语言和语法

在这里,你将学习一些关于语言和语法的英语单词,如“contraction”、“voice”、“syllable”等,这些都是托福考试所需要的。

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abbreviation
[名词]

the shortened form of a word, etc.

缩写, 缩略语

缩写, 缩略语

Ex: When writing a report , be sure to define any abbreviations the first time you use them .撰写报告时,请确保在第一次使用任何**缩写**时对其进行定义。
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contraction
[名词]

a short form of a word or a group of words used instead of the full form

缩略, 缩略形式

缩略, 缩略形式

Ex: Contractions are often used in informal writing and speech .**缩略词**常用于非正式的写作和口语中。
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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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accent
[名词]

a manner of speaking that indicates social class, nationality, or locality of the speaker

口音

口音

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apostrophe
[名词]

the symbol ' used in writing to show possession or omission of letters or numbers

撇号, 撇号符号

撇号, 撇号符号

Ex: His essay had multiple errors in the use of apostrophes.他的论文在**撇号**的使用上有多个错误。
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article
[名词]

(grammar) any type of determiner that shows whether we are referring to a particular thing or a general example of something

冠词

冠词

Ex: The book provides exercises to help learners practice using articles correctly .这本书提供了练习,帮助学习者练习正确使用**冠词**。
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agreement
[名词]

(grammar) the situation where words in a phrase have the same gender, person, or number

一致, 协议

一致, 协议

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number
[名词]

(grammar) the form of a word that indicates whether one, two, or more things or people are being referred to

数, 语法数

数, 语法数

Ex: In languages like Spanish and French , nouns have gender as well as number, requiring agreement with adjectives and articles in both aspects .在西班牙语和法语等语言中,名词有性别和**数**,需要在形容词和冠词两方面都保持一致。
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syllable
[名词]

a word or part of a word, which contains a vowel sound and usually one or more consonants

音节, 声音

音节, 声音

Ex: He emphasized the first syllable of the word " banana . "他强调了“香蕉”这个词的第一个**音节**。
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vowel
[名词]

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced without interfering with the flow of air coming through the mouth or nose

元音, 元音音素

元音, 元音音素

Ex: The word " apple " begins with a vowel.单词“苹果”以**元音**开头。
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consonant
[名词]

‌(phonetics) a speech sound produced by interfering with or stopping the flow of air through the mouth or nose

辅音, 辅音音素

辅音, 辅音音素

Ex: The poem had a pleasing rhythm because of the repeated consonant sounds .这首诗因为重复的**辅音**而有一种令人愉悦的节奏。
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voice
[名词]

(grammar) the form of a verb that indicates whether the subject does something or something is done to it

语态, 动词的语态

语态, 动词的语态

Ex: Understanding when to use active or passive voice is an important aspect of writing effectively and communicating ideas clearly in English grammar.理解何时使用主动或被动**语态**是英语语法中有效写作和清晰传达思想的一个重要方面。
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auxiliary
[名词]

a verb that supports or helps another verb to form different tenses, moods, or voices

助动词

助动词

Ex: In the passive voice “ The cake was eaten , ” the verb “ was ” serves as an auxiliary to the main verb .在被动语态“蛋糕被吃了”中,动词“被”作为主要动词的**助动词**。
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complement
[名词]

(grammar) a word, phrase, or clause that is necessary to complete the meaning of a predication

补语, 补充语

补语, 补充语

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compound
[形容词]

(of a word) formed by combining two or more separate words

复合, 复杂

复合, 复杂

Ex: The compound term "firefighter" joins "fire" and "fighter" to describe a specific profession.复合词"消防员"结合了"火"和"战士"来描述一个特定的职业。
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conjunction
[名词]

(grammar) a word such as and, because, but, and or that connects phrases, sentences, or words

连词, 连接词

连词, 连接词

Ex: Understanding how to use conjunctions correctly can improve the flow and clarity of writing .理解如何正确使用**连词**可以提高写作的流畅性和清晰度。
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prepositional
[形容词]

(grammar) formed with or connected to a preposition

介词的, 与介词有关的

介词的, 与介词有关的

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determiner
[名词]

(grammar) a word coming before a noun or noun phrase to specify its denotation

限定词, 冠词

限定词, 冠词

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fluency
[名词]

the quality of being able to speak or write very well and easily in a foreign language

流利, 熟练

流利, 熟练

Ex: He spoke with such fluency that no one realized it was n’t his native language .他说得如此**流利**,以至于没有人意识到那不是他的母语。
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gerund
[名词]

(grammar) a form of a verb that functions as a noun and is formed by adding the suffix -ing to the base form of the verb

动名词, 作为名词使用的动词形式

动名词, 作为名词使用的动词形式

Ex: Gerunds are used to express actions or activities in a general or abstract sense , rather than as specific instances of action .**动名词**用于以一般或抽象的意义表达动作或活动,而不是作为动作的具体实例。
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collocation
[名词]

a particular combination of words that are used together very often

搭配, 词语组合

搭配, 词语组合

Ex: The teacher explained the meaning of each collocation.老师解释了每个**搭配**的含义。
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idiom
[名词]

a group of words or a phrase that has a meaning different from the literal interpretation of its individual words, often specific to a particular language or culture

习语, 成语

习语, 成语

Ex: The idiom ' piece of cake ' refers to something that is very easy to do , which has nothing to do with an actual piece of dessert .**习语** 'piece of cake' 指的是非常容易做的事情,与实际的一块甜点无关。
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slang
[名词]

words or expressions that are very informal and more common in spoken form, used especially by a particular group of people, such as criminals, children, etc.

俚语,  slang

俚语, slang

Ex: The slang term 'cop' is commonly used to refer to a police officer, originating from the verb 'to cop,' meaning to capture or arrest.**俚语**术语'cop'通常用来指代警察,源自动词'to cop',意思是捕捉或逮捕。
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proverb
[名词]

a well-known statement or phrase that expresses a general truth or gives advice

谚语, 格言

谚语, 格言

Ex: Many cultures have a version of the proverb ' The early bird catches the worm , ' which highlights the benefits of being proactive and starting tasks early .许多文化都有谚语“早起的鸟儿有虫吃”的版本,这突出了积极主动和早开始任务的好处。
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imperative
[形容词]

(of grammar) asserting a command or order

祈使的, 命令的

祈使的, 命令的

Ex: The verb "Please pass the salt" is used in the imperative mood.动词“请把盐递过来”用于**祈使**语气。
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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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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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transitive
[形容词]

(grammar) describing a verb that needs a direct object

及物的, 及物动词的

及物的, 及物动词的

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intransitive
[形容词]

(grammar) describing a verb that does not take a direct object

不及物的, 非及物的

不及物的, 非及物的

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linguistic
[形容词]

related to the science of language, including its structure, usage, and evolution

语言学的, 语言的

语言学的, 语言的

Ex: Linguistic barriers can make communication in multicultural teams challenging .**语言**障碍可能使多元文化团队中的沟通变得具有挑战性。
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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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progressive
[形容词]

(grammar) describing a form of a verb that indicates an action is continuing

进行式的

进行式的

Ex: The difference between the simple and progressive tenses often involves the focus on the duration or continuity of an action.简单时态和**进行时态**之间的区别通常涉及对动作持续时间或连续性的关注。
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punctuation
[名词]

the use of marks such as a period, comma, etc. in writing to divide sentences and phrases to better convey meaning

标点符号

标点符号

Ex: The editor pointed out several punctuation errors in the draft that needed to be corrected .编辑指出了草案中几处需要纠正的**标点**错误。
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quote
[名词]

a sentence from a speech, book, etc. that is repeated somewhere else because it is wise or interesting

引用, 摘录

引用, 摘录

Ex: " The only thing we have to fear is fear itself , " remains one of Franklin D. Roosevelt 's most memorable quotes from his inaugural address ."我们唯一不得不害怕的就是害怕本身",仍然是富兰克林·D·罗斯福就职演说中最令人难忘的**引用**之一。
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a grammatical construction in which two negative elements are used within the same sentence, often resulting in a positive meaning

双重否定, 否定双重

双重否定, 否定双重

Ex: The editor corrected the double negative in the manuscript to ensure clarity and accuracy .编辑更正了手稿中的**双重否定**,以确保清晰和准确。
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