| 1 |
emperor |
ˈɛmpərɚ |
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n. 皇帝;君主 |
The emperor ruled the country from a golden palace. |
| 2 |
exact |
ɪgˈzækt |
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a. 精确的;准确的 |
Please give the exact answer, not a guess. |
| 3 |
lack |
læk |
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n./vt. 缺乏,不足,没有 |
A lack of sleep can hurt your memory. |
| 4 |
pardon |
ˈpɑrdən |
|
excl.(用于请求别人重复某事)什么,请再说一遍 n./vt. 原谅,宽恕;赦免 |
Please pardon me for arriving late today. |
| 5 |
regent |
/ˈriːdʒənt/ |
|
n. 摄政者(代国王统治者) |
The regent governed the kingdom until the young prince came of age. |
| 6 |
burgeon |
/ˈbɜːdʒən/ |
|
vi. 迅速成长;发展 |
Small technology firms continue to burgeon across the developing region. |
| 7 |
argue |
ˈɑrgju |
|
v. 争论;说服 |
Do not argue with your parents over small things. |
| 8 |
barely |
ˈbɛrli |
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ad. 仅仅;勉强;几乎不 |
I barely caught the bus before it left. |
| 9 |
methane |
/ˈmiːθeɪn/ |
|
n. 甲烷,沼气 |
Landfills release methane as organic waste slowly breaks down. |
| 10 |
guidance |
ˈɡaɪdəns |
|
n. 指引,指导 |
We need guidance before choosing our future courses. |
| 11 |
roll film |
|
|
胶卷 |
The phrase roll film refers to photographic film supplied on a roll. |
| 12 |
chronic |
/ˈkrɔnɪk/ |
|
a. (疾病)慢性的;积习难改的 |
Chronic stress can seriously affect both physical and mental health. |
| 13 |
buckle |
/ˈbʌkl/ |
|
n. 皮带扣环 v. 扣紧;(使)变形;弯曲 |
Always buckle your seat belt before the vehicle starts moving. |
| 14 |
curry |
/ˈkʌrɪ/ |
|
n. 咖喱,咖喱饭菜 vt. 把(肉、蔬菜等)做成咖喱食品;梳刷(马毛等) |
The restaurant serves a mild vegetable curry made with local spices. |
| 15 |
chamber |
ˈtʃeɪmbər |
|
n. 室;洞穴;(枪)膛 |
The council met in a large chamber upstairs. |
| 16 |
purpose |
ˈpɝpəs |
|
n. 目的,意图;用途,效果 v. 打算,企图,决心 |
The purpose of this meeting is to share ideas. |
| 17 |
variety |
vəˈraɪəti |
|
n. 品种,种类;变化,多样化 |
A variety of fruits makes breakfast healthier. |
| 18 |
natural |
ˈnætʃərəl |
|
a. 正常的,普通的,自然的;自然界的,天然的;天赋的,固有的 |
Her natural smile made everyone feel welcome. |
| 19 |
bet |
bɛt |
|
v. 赌,打赌 n. 打赌,赌注 |
I bet you will enjoy the science exhibition tomorrow. |
| 20 |
consumer |
kənˈsumər |
|
n. 消费者;用户 |
Every consumer has the right to receive accurate product information. |
| 21 |
physician |
fəˈzɪʃən |
|
n. 内科医生,医师 |
The physician checked my heart carefully this morning. |
| 22 |
equal |
ˈikwəl |
|
a. 相等的 vt. 比得上 |
All students should have equal chances at school. |
| 23 |
resort |
rɪˈzɔrt |
|
n. 求助;诉诸;胜地 vi. 求助;诉诸 |
We should not resort to violence when solving disagreements. |
| 24 |
equity |
/ˈekwətɪ/ |
|
n. 公平,公正 |
The policy aims to improve equity in access to higher education. |
| 25 |
nuclear |
ˈnukliər |
|
a. 核能的,原子能的 |
We discussed nuclear safety in science class today. |
| 26 |
mutual |
ˈmjutʃəwəl |
|
a. 相互的;共同的 |
A strong friendship grows from mutual respect and honest communication. |
| 27 |
hectare |
/ˈhekteə(r)/ |
|
n. 公顷 |
The conservation project protects every hectare of this coastal forest. |
| 28 |
density |
ˈdɛnsəti |
|
n. 密集;浓度,密度 |
Water has a higher density than most kinds of oil. |
| 29 |
massive |
ˈmæsɪv |
|
a. 大而重的,厚实的,粗大的;大量的,大规模的 |
The city launched a massive campaign to reduce plastic waste. |
| 30 |
rig |
/rɪg/ |
|
vt. 操纵,垄断 n. 船桅(或船帆等)的装置;成套器械 |
Officials denied claims that anyone tried to rig the election. |
| 31 |
input |
ˈɪnˌpʊt |
|
n. 投入,输入;输入的数据 vt. 把……输入计算机 |
Please input your password before opening the online learning platform. |
| 32 |
merely |
ˈmɪrli |
|
ad. 仅仅,只不过 |
It is merely a small mistake in your essay. |
| 33 |
impart |
/ɪmˈpɑːt/ |
|
vt. 给予,赋予;传授;告知,透露 |
Good teachers impart knowledge while encouraging independent thought. |
| 34 |
forfeit |
/ˈfɔːfɪt/ |
|
v. (因犯规等而)丧失,失去 n. 罚款;代价 |
Athletes who break the rules may forfeit their right to compete. |
| 35 |
calorie |
/ˈkælərɪ/ |
|
n. 卡(路里), 大卡(食物的热量) |
Each calorie consumed should contribute to a balanced and nutritious diet. |
| 36 |
van |
væn |
|
n. 运货车 |
The delivery van stopped outside our school gate. |
| 37 |
eternal |
/ɪˈtɜːnl/ |
|
a. 永恒的 |
No natural resource can provide an eternal supply without careful management. |
| 38 |
invasion |
ɪnˈveɪʒən |
|
n. 入侵,侵略 |
The country built shelters during the sudden invasion. |
| 39 |
nevertheless |
ˌnɛvərðəˈlɛs |
|
ad. 仍然;然而;conj. 然而,不过 |
The task was difficult; nevertheless, we finished it on time. |
| 40 |
optional |
ˈɑpʃənəl |
|
a. 可选择的,非强制的,随意的 |
The art course is optional for Grade Ten. |
| 41 |
enable |
ɛnˈeɪbəl |
|
vt. 使能够,使成为可能 |
Online libraries enable students to find reliable information quickly. |
| 42 |
heal |
hil |
|
v. 治愈,康复;调停 |
Time can heal emotional wounds after a painful loss. |
| 43 |
wage |
weɪdʒ |
|
n. 工资;[常 pl.] 报酬 |
The factory raised each worker's wage this year. |
| 44 |
landscape |
ˈlændˌskeɪp |
|
n. 风景;vt. 对……作景观美化,美化(自然环境等) |
The mountain landscape looked beautiful in the morning sunlight. |
| 45 |
emotion |
ɪˈmoʊʃən |
|
n. 感情;情绪 |
Her voice was full of emotion during the speech. |
| 46 |
periodical |
/‚pɪərɪ'ɑdɪkl/ |
|
n. 期刊,杂志;a. 周期的,定期的 |
The university library subscribes to every major scientific periodical. |
| 47 |
clip |
/klɪp/ |
|
n. (弹簧)夹子,回形针,别针;弹夹;修剪;剪报,电影(或电视)片断 v.(夹子、回形针等)夹住,扣住;剪,修剪 |
The documentary includes a short clip from the original interview. |
| 48 |
apace |
/əˈpeɪs/ |
|
ad. 快速地,急速地 |
Construction continued apace despite concerns about its environmental impact. |
| 49 |
yield |
jild |
|
n. 产量 v. 出产;放弃 |
This new rice variety can yield more grain per field. |
| 50 |
fair |
fɛr |
|
a./ad. 公平的/地 |
The teacher made a fair rule for everyone. |
| 51 |
regional |
/'rɪːdʒənl/ |
|
a. 局部范围的;地方(性)的,区域性的;全地区的,整个地区的 |
Regional cooperation can help countries manage shared water resources. |
| 52 |
secure |
sɪˈkjʊr |
|
v. 得到某物,获得;防护,保卫 a. 安全的;可靠的,放心的 |
A locked gate makes the small garden secure. |
| 53 |
preserve |
prɪˈzɝv |
|
vt. 保护;维持;保存,保藏;腌渍 |
We should preserve old photos for our family history. |
| 54 |
reject |
rɪˈdʒɛkt |
|
vt. 拒绝 /ˈriːdʒekt/ n. 被拒货品,不合格品 |
She had to reject the unfair offer politely. |
| 55 |
code |
koʊd |
|
n. 密码;代码 vt. 把……编码 |
Students learn to write code in the computer club. |
| 56 |
seek |
sik |
|
v. 寻找;探索;追求 |
You should seek help when you feel lost. |
| 57 |
item |
ˈaɪtəm |
|
n. 条款,项目; (新闻等)一则 |
Please check each item on the shopping list carefully. |
| 58 |
crown |
kraʊn |
|
n. 王冠;花冠;齿冠 |
The queen wore a golden crown during the ceremony. |
| 59 |
effort |
ˈɛfərt |
|
n. 努力,艰难的尝试;成就 |
Please make an effort to finish your homework today. |
| 60 |
point |
pɔɪnt |
|
n. 尖,尖端;点,小数点;条款,细目;分数,得分;要点,论点,观点 v. 指,指向;表明;瞄准 |
Please write down the main point of this lesson. |
| 61 |
review |
ˌriˈvju |
|
vt. 回顾;自习;评论 n. 回顾;评论 |
We review new words every morning before class. |
| 62 |
series |
ˈsɪriz |
|
n. 一系列,连续;丛书 |
The library offers a series of science lectures. |
| 63 |
margin |
ˈmɑrdʒən |
|
n. 差额,差距;页边空白;边缘;余地;幅度 v. 加旁注于;加边于 |
Write key questions in the margin beside each paragraph. |
| 64 |
tram |
træm |
|
n. 有轨电车,电车轨道 v. 乘电车 |
We took a tram to the old town. |
| 65 |
refer |
rɪˈfɝ |
|
v. 参考,查阅,查询;提到,谈及;引用;提交,上呈 |
You can refer to your notes during review. |
| 66 |
extent |
ɪksˈtɛnt |
|
n. 范围;面积;广度,长度;程度 |
To some extent, stress can help students stay focused. |
| 67 |
evacuate |
/ɪˈvækjueɪt/ |
|
v. 疏散;撤离 |
Authorities ordered residents to evacuate the area before the storm arrived. |
| 68 |
stint |
/stɪnt/ |
|
n. 定量;限额 |
Her brief stint abroad changed her attitude toward cultural diversity. |
| 69 |
squash |
/skwɔʃ/ |
|
n. 软式墙网球,壁球 v. 压碎,挤压;挤进,塞入;镇住,镇压;制止 |
Crowded housing can squash several generations into a single small room. |
| 70 |
surge |
sɝdʒ |
|
v. (人群等)蜂拥而出;波动,涌动 n. (感情等的)洋溢;猛增 |
Online orders often surge before major shopping festivals. |
| 71 |
physical |
ˈfɪzɪkəl |
|
a. 身体的,肉体的;物理的,物理学的;物质的,有形的; n. 体检 |
Daily physical exercise helps students stay healthy. |
| 72 |
justify |
ˈdʒʌstəˌfaɪ |
|
v. 证明……为正当的;为……辩护 |
No excuse can justify cheating in an important exam. |
| 73 |
score |
skɔr |
|
v. 得分,记分;给(试卷等)打分,给……评分;刻痕于,画线于;获胜,成功 n. 得分,分数;乐谱;抓痕,划痕;二十 |
She got a high score in the math test. |
| 74 |
persuade |
pɚˈsweɪd |
|
v. 说服,劝说;使相信 |
We tried to persuade Tom to join the debate. |
| 75 |
overweight |
ˌoʊvərˈweɪt |
|
a. 超重的,过重的;n. 超重,过重 vt. 使负担过重 |
Regular exercise helps overweight students stay healthy. |
| 76 |
stamp |
stæmp |
|
v. 跺(脚),重踏;在……上盖(字样或图案等);重步走 n. 邮票,印花;印,图章;标志,印记;跺脚,顿足 |
I put a stamp on the letter carefully. |
| 77 |
whistle |
ˈwɪsəl |
|
v. 吹口哨 n. 口哨;呼啸而过 |
The coach blew a whistle to start the game. |
| 78 |
detective |
dɪˈtɛktɪv |
|
n. 侦探 a. 侦探的 |
The detective found a clue under the desk. |
| 79 |
occupy |
ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ |
|
vt. 占用,占领;(使)忙碌于;(使)从事 |
These boxes occupy too much space in my bedroom. |
| 80 |
ceremony |
ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni |
|
n. 典礼;仪式 |
We attended the graduation ceremony in the school hall. |
| 81 |
diagnose |
ˌdaɪəgˈnoʊs |
|
v. 诊断;判断 |
Doctors use blood tests to diagnose the disease early. |
| 82 |
denote |
/dɪˈnəut/ |
|
v. 表示,指示;意味着 |
Dark colours often denote higher population density on the map. |
| 83 |
chink |
/tʃɪnk/ |
|
n. 裂缝,裂口;一缕光;叮当声 v. (使)发出叮当声 |
A narrow chink in the wall allowed daylight into the room. |
| 84 |
iris |
/ˈaɪərɪs/ |
|
n. (pl. irises或irides)虹;(眼球的)虹膜 |
The iris controls how much light enters the human eye. |
| 85 |
entire |
ɪnˈtaɪɚ |
|
a. 全部的,整个的 |
The entire class listened to the teacher carefully. |
| 86 |
summit |
ˈsʌmət |
|
n. (山等的)最高点,峰顶 |
The climbers hope to reach the summit before sunset. |
| 87 |
ensure |
ɛnˈʃʊr |
|
vt. 确保,保证;担保;赋予 |
Please check the doors to ensure everyone's safety. |
| 88 |
odour |
ˈoʊdər |
|
n. 气味 |
The unpleasant odour from the bin filled the kitchen. |
| 89 |
accurate |
ˈækjərət |
|
a. 正确无误的;精确的 |
Please provide accurate information on the application form. |
| 90 |
superior |
suˈpɪriər |
|
a. 上级的,(在职位、地位等方面)较高的;优越的,优于……的,较……多的;优良的,卓越的;有优越感的,高傲的 n. 上级,长官 |
This new method is superior to the old one. |
| 91 |
tender |
ˈtɛndər |
|
a. 嫩的;脆弱的;温柔的 |
Cook the beef slowly until it becomes tender. |
| 92 |
willing |
ˈwɪlɪŋ |
|
a. 愿意的,乐意的 |
I am willing to help with the project. |
| 93 |
perform |
pɚˈfɔrm |
|
v. 履行,执行,完成;表演,演出;(机器)运作 |
Students perform a short play at the festival. |
| 94 |
seep |
/siːp/ |
|
vi. 漏出,渗漏 |
Toxic chemicals may seep into the soil after heavy rain. |
| 95 |
deliberate |
dɪˈlɪbərət |
|
a. 故意的;深思熟虑的;从容不迫的;v. 深思熟虑;审议 |
His deliberate silence showed that he knew the truth. |
| 96 |
broom |
brum |
|
n. 扫帚 |
A broom stood behind the classroom door. |
| 97 |
opponent |
əpˈoʊnənt |
|
n. 敌手,对手;反对者 a. 对立的,对抗的 |
She respected her opponent after the difficult tennis match. |
| 98 |
sponsor |
ˈspɑnsər |
|
n. 发起者,赞助人,主办者;主顾 vt. 发起,主办;赞助,资助;惠顾 |
A local company will sponsor the event this year. |
| 99 |
decisive |
/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ |
|
a. 决定性的;果断的 |
Public support played a decisive role in the reform's success. |
| 100 |
routine |
ruˈtin |
|
n. 例行公事;惯例 a. 例行的;常规的 |
Reading aloud is part of my morning routine. |
| 101 |
nurture |
/ˈnɜːtʃə(r)/ |
|
vt. 培养;滋养 n. 营养品 |
Schools should nurture creativity as well as academic achievement. |
| 102 |
slight |
slaɪt |
|
a. 轻微的,不足道的;纤细的,瘦弱的 vt./n. 轻视,藐视,轻蔑 |
A slight fever kept him from the match. |
| 103 |
genetic |
/dʒɪˈnetɪk/ |
|
a. 遗传的 n. [-s] 遗传学 |
Some diseases result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. |
| 104 |
similarly |
ˈsɪmələrli |
|
ad. 同样地,类似地 |
My sister enjoys reading; similarly, I always carry a book. |
| 105 |
leak |
lik |
|
n. 漏洞;泄露 v. (使)漏,(使)渗出 |
Water began to leak from the old bottle. |
| 106 |
suffer |
ˈsʌfər |
|
v. 遭受,忍受;忍耐;容许;患病;受损失 |
Many children suffer from stress before big exams. |
| 107 |
impede |
/ɪmˈpiːd/ |
|
vt. 阻碍,妨碍 |
Poor infrastructure can impede economic growth in remote communities. |
| 108 |
spring |
sprɪŋ |
|
n. 春天,春季;弹簧,发条;弹性,弹力;(源)泉;跳跃 v. 跳跃;涌现,突然出现;突然提出(或说出) |
Flowers bloom quickly in spring after warm rain. |
| 109 |
deduce |
dɪˈdus |
|
v. 演绎,推断 |
Scientists deduce the planet's age from these ancient rocks. |
| 110 |
absolute |
ˈæbsəˌlut |
|
a. 完全的,绝对的,纯粹的 |
The teacher needs absolute silence during the test. |
| 111 |
slender |
ˈslɛndər |
|
a. 修长的,细长的,苗条的;微小的,微薄的 |
The dancer looked tall and slender in the photograph. |
| 112 |
couple |
ˈkʌpəl |
|
n. (一)对,(一)双;夫妇; v. 连接,联合,结合;结婚 |
I asked a couple of questions after class. |
| 113 |
submarine |
ˈsʌbməˌrin |
|
n. 潜水艇 a. 水底的,海底的 |
The submarine remained hidden beneath the waves for hours. |
| 114 |
commercial |
kəˈmɝʃəl |
|
a. 商业的,商品化的,贸易的;n. 商业广告 |
The TV commercial made the new drink popular. |
| 115 |
notion |
ˈnoʊʃən |
|
n. 概念,观念;想法 |
She rejected the notion that success depends only on luck. |
| 116 |
lavatory |
ˈlævəˌtɔri |
|
n. 盥洗室,厕所 |
May I go to the lavatory before class? |
| 117 |
tablet |
ˈtæblət |
|
n. 药片 |
She takes one tablet after breakfast every day. |
| 118 |
actual |
ˈæktʃuəl |
|
a. 实际的;真实的 |
The actual cost was lower than we expected. |
| 119 |
fold |
foʊld |
|
v. 折叠 n. 皱;折 |
Please fold your clothes before putting them away. |
| 120 |
simplify |
ˈsɪmpləˌfaɪ |
|
vt. 使简化 |
Charts can simplify difficult ideas in science class. |
| 121 |
expense |
ɪkˈspɛns |
|
n. 花费,开支;消费,消耗;代价,损失 |
They repaired the lab at great expense. |
| 122 |
muddle |
/ˈmʌdl/ |
|
n. 一团糟,凌乱,混乱;(头脑)糊涂,困惑 vt. 将……弄成一团糟;使困惑,使糊涂;混淆 |
Inconsistent regulations have created a muddle for small businesses. |
| 123 |
induce |
ɪnˈdus |
|
vt. 引诱,劝使;引起,导致;感应 |
Advertisements may induce teenagers to buy unnecessary products. |
| 124 |
exchange |
ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ |
|
v. 交换,调换;交易;兑换;交流;谈话,争论 n. 交换,调换;交易(所);兑换(率);交流 |
We exchange ideas after reading the same book. |
| 125 |
cosset |
/ˈkɔsɪt/ |
|
vt. 宠爱,溺爱 n. 宠儿 |
Parents who cosset children excessively may limit their independence. |
| 126 |
unique |
juˈnik |
|
a. 唯一的,独一无二的;极不寻常的,极好的 |
Each student has a unique way to learn words. |
| 127 |
atomic |
əˈtɑmɪk |
|
a. 原子(能)的 |
Many countries use atomic energy to generate electricity. |
| 128 |
check-up |
/'tʃekʌp/ |
|
n. 检查 |
A regular medical check-up can detect health problems at an early stage. |
| 129 |
silt |
/sɪlt/ |
|
n. 淤泥 v. (用淤泥)阻塞 |
The river carries silt that gradually enriches the surrounding farmland. |
| 130 |
include |
ɪnˈklud |
|
v. 包括,包含;计入 |
The price will include lunch and a museum ticket. |
| 131 |
abode |
/əˈbəud/ |
|
n. 房屋,家,住所 |
The temporary shelter became a safe abode for displaced families. |
| 132 |
gadget |
/ˈgædʒɪt/ |
|
n. 小巧的器械,精巧的装置;小玩意 |
A useful gadget should solve a real problem rather than create distraction. |
| 133 |
legacy |
/ˈlegəsɪ/ |
|
n. 遗产,遗赠 |
Industrial pollution has left a damaging legacy for future generations. |
| 134 |
leisure |
ˈlɛʒər |
|
n. 空闲时间;悠闲 |
She reads novels at leisure after finishing her homework. |
| 135 |
overlap |
/ˏəuvəˈlæp/ |
|
v. (使)部分重叠,交叠 |
The responsibilities of local and national authorities often overlap. |
| 136 |
tune |
tun |
|
vt. 调音;调节,调整 n. 调子;和谐 |
Please tune your guitar before the concert. |
| 137 |
strike |
straɪk |
|
v. 打;折磨 n. 罢工 |
Workers may strike if the factory cuts pay. |
| 138 |
vanish |
ˈvænɪʃ |
|
vi. 突然消失; 不复存在,消逝 |
The rainbow began to vanish as dark clouds gathered. |
| 139 |
dispute |
dɪsˈpjut |
|
n. 争论,争端,争吵 v. 对……表示异议;争论,争吵 |
They had a dispute over the new school rule. |
| 140 |
standard |
ˈstændərd |
|
n. 标准 a. 标准的 |
Our teacher set a high standard for essays. |
| 141 |
typical |
ˈtɪpɪkəl |
|
a. 典型的 |
This warm weather is typical of spring here. |
| 142 |
strengthen |
ˈstrɛŋθən |
|
vt. 加强,巩固 |
Daily reading can strengthen your English skills. |
| 143 |
unaware |
/ˏʌnəˈweə(r)/ |
|
a. 未意识到的 |
Many consumers remain unaware of the environmental cost of fast fashion. |
| 144 |
erosion |
/ɪ'rəʊʒn/ |
|
n. 腐蚀;磨损 |
Coastal erosion threatens homes and farmland near the sea. |
| 145 |
feather |
ˈfɛðər |
|
n. 羽毛,翎毛 |
A feather fell softly onto my desk. |
| 146 |
bare |
bɛr |
|
a. 赤裸的,光秃的 |
He picked up the hot bowl with bare hands. |
| 147 |
luggage |
ˈlʌɡɪdʒ |
|
n. 行李 |
Her luggage was too heavy to carry. |
| 148 |
hose |
/həuz/ |
|
n. 软管 vt. 用软管淋 |
Residents were advised not to use a hose during the drought. |
| 149 |
bulb |
bʌlb |
|
n. 灯泡 |
Dad replaced the broken light bulb in my room. |
| 150 |
internal |
ɪnˈtɝnəl |
|
a. 内部的,国内的 |
The company solved the problem through an internal review. |
| 151 |
ion |
/ˈaɪən/ |
|
n. 离子 |
An ion carries an electrical charge after gaining or losing electrons. |
| 152 |
cruise |
kruz |
|
v. 航游,巡航;(出租车、船等)缓慢巡行 n. 旅游,游戈 |
My grandparents will go on a cruise around the Mediterranean. |
| 153 |
illusion |
/ɪˈluːʒn/ |
|
n. 幻想中的事物,错误的观念;错觉,幻觉,假象 |
Advertising can create the illusion that happiness depends on consumption. |
| 154 |
shave |
ʃeɪv |
|
n./v. 修面 |
Dad will shave before the school meeting today. |
| 155 |
vertebrate |
/ˈvɜ:tɪbrət/ |
|
n. 脊椎动物;a. 有脊椎的 |
Every vertebrate has a backbone or a similar internal structure. |
| 156 |
intestine |
/ɪnˈtestɪn/ |
|
n. [解]肠 |
The small intestine absorbs most nutrients from digested food. |
| 157 |
outpost |
/ˈautpəust/ |
|
n. 前哨(站);偏远村落 |
The research outpost monitors climate conditions throughout the year. |
| 158 |
general |
ˈdʒɛnərəl |
|
a. 一般的,普通的;全体的,普遍的;大体的,概括的;首席的 n. 将军 |
We had a general discussion before writing the report. |
| 159 |
bother |
ˈbɑðər |
|
v. 打扰,烦扰;烦恼,操心 n. 麻烦,烦扰 |
Please do not bother me while I am studying. |
| 160 |
organic |
ɔrˈgænɪk |
|
a. 器官的;有机的;有机体的;组织的 |
Many families choose organic food for healthier daily meals. |
| 161 |
trapeze |
/trəˈpiːz/ |
|
n. 高空秋千;吊架 |
The performer trained for months before attempting the trapeze routine. |
| 162 |
concept |
ˈkɑnsɛpt |
|
n. 概念,观念;设想 |
This concept is important in today's lesson. |
| 163 |
humble |
ˈhʌmbəl |
|
a. 谦逊的,谦虚的;地位(或身份)低下的,卑贱的;简陋的,低劣的 vt. 使谦恭;使卑下;贬低 |
Great leaders remain humble even after major success. |
| 164 |
lecture |
ˈlɛktʃər |
|
n. 演讲,讲课 |
Professor Li will give a lecture on climate change. |
| 165 |
counter |
ˈkaʊntər |
|
n. 柜台 ad. 相反 |
Please pay at the counter after choosing your books. |
| 166 |
brass |
bræs |
|
n. 黄铜;黄铜器;铜管乐器 |
The old door has a beautiful brass handle. |
| 167 |
fauna |
/ˈfɔːnə/ |
|
n. (某地区或某时期的)所有动物 |
Tourism must be managed carefully to protect the island's unique fauna. |
| 168 |
expel |
/ɪkˈspel/ |
|
vt. 把……开除;驱逐 |
Schools should not expel students without first considering alternative support. |
| 169 |
equator |
/ɪˈkweɪtə(r)/ |
|
n. (地球)赤道 |
Countries near the equator generally receive strong sunlight throughout the year. |
| 170 |
invest |
ɪnˈvɛst |
|
v. 投资;投入(时间、精力等);授予,赋予 |
Many students invest time in improving their spoken English. |
| 171 |
essay |
ˈɛsˌeɪ |
|
n. (作为课程作业的)短文、文章;评论文 |
Her essay explains why reading matters. |
| 172 |
dedicate |
/ˈdedɪkeɪt/ |
|
vt. 献(身);(在著作等上)题献词 |
Governments should dedicate more funding to preventive health care. |
| 173 |
attain |
əˈteɪn |
|
vt. 达到;获得;完成 |
Work hard to attain your reading goal. |
| 174 |
ambition |
æmˈbɪʃən |
|
n. 雄心,抱负;野心 |
Her ambition is to become a doctor in her hometown. |
| 175 |
range |
reɪndʒ |
|
n. 范围,领域;系列;(山)脉;射程 v.(在一定范围内)变化,变动;排列 |
Our club offers a wide range of activities. |
| 176 |
ultimate |
ˈʌltəmət |
|
a. 最后的,最终的;根本的 n. 最好(或先进、伟大等)的事物,极品,精华 |
Winning is not the ultimate goal of every competition. |
| 177 |
flap |
/flæp/ |
|
v. 拍打;(翅膀)拍动 n. 薄片;封盖;振动;激动 |
The bird began to flap its wings as the crowd approached. |
| 178 |
wastage |
/ˈweɪstɪdʒ/ |
|
n. 消耗量;损耗;(雇员的)减员 |
Better storage facilities can reduce food wastage after harvest. |
| 179 |
device |
dɪˈvaɪs |
|
n. 装置,设备,仪表;方法;设计;手段;策略 |
Students should turn off every electronic device during exams. |
| 180 |
regulate |
ˈrɛgjəˌleɪt |
|
v. 管制,控制;调节,校准;调整 |
This device can regulate the room temperature automatically. |
| 181 |
mould |
moʊld |
|
n. 霉,霉菌;模型,铸模;(人的)性格,气质 v. 用模子制作,浇铸;使形成,把……塑造成 |
Green mould grew on the bread left in the cupboard. |
| 182 |
potential |
pəˈtɛnʃəl |
|
a. 潜在的;可能的 n. 潜力,潜能 |
Every student has the potential to improve with practice. |
| 183 |
ambitious |
æmˈbɪʃəs |
|
a. 有抱负的,有雄心的,有野心的 |
The ambitious student hopes to become a leading scientist. |
| 184 |
brief |
brif |
|
a. 短时间的,短暂的;简短的,简洁的 n. 概要,摘要 vt. 向……介绍基本情况,为……提供资讯 |
Please give a brief answer in two sentences. |
| 185 |
dorm |
dɔrm |
|
n. 宿舍 |
Our dorm stays quiet after the lights go out. |
| 186 |
substitute |
ˈsʌbstəˌtut |
|
v. 代替,替换;n. 代替者,代替物,代用品 |
You can substitute honey for sugar in this recipe. |
| 187 |
striking |
ˈstraɪkɪŋ |
|
a. 显著的,惹人注目的 |
Her striking red dress attracted everyone's attention at the party. |
| 188 |
pirate |
/ˈpaɪərət/ |
|
n. 侵犯版权者;海盗 vt. 盗用,盗版 |
A digital pirate can distribute copyrighted material to millions of users. |
| 189 |
minimise |
/ˈmɪnɪmaɪz/ |
|
vt. 使减到最低限度;最小化 |
Cities can minimise congestion by improving reliable public transport. |
| 190 |
profit |
ˈprɑfɪt |
|
n. 利润;益处 v. 有利于;获益 |
The small shop made a profit this month. |
| 191 |
decrepit |
/dɪˈkrepɪt/ |
|
a. 破旧的;衰老的 |
The council replaced a decrepit bridge that posed a public danger. |
| 192 |
ignorant |
ˈɪɡnərənt |
|
a. 无知的;愚昧的 |
Many students remain ignorant of the rules during their first week. |
| 193 |
leopard |
/ˈlepəd/ |
|
n. 豹 |
Habitat loss has reduced the number of leopard populations in the wild. |
| 194 |
mastery |
/ˈmɑːstərɪ/ |
|
n. 精通,熟练;控制 |
True mastery of a language requires regular practice in real situations. |
| 195 |
forecast |
ˈfɔrˌkæst |
|
n./vt. 预报;预测;预想 |
The weather forecast says heavy rain will arrive tonight. |
| 196 |
precision |
priˈsɪʒən |
|
n. 准确,精确;精确度 |
The machine cuts metal with remarkable precision every time. |
| 197 |
quote |
kwoʊt |
|
n. 引文,引语;估价,报价; [pl.] 引号 v. 引用,引述,引证;提出,提供;报价 |
She chose to quote a line from her favorite poem. |
| 198 |
recruit |
rəˈkrut |
|
v. 招募(新兵),招收(新成员);复原,恢复;补充 n. 新兵,新成员,新会员 |
Our school plans to recruit volunteers for the sports festival. |
| 199 |
gloss |
/glɔs/ |
|
n. 光泽,色泽;虚假的外表,假象;注解,解释 v. 使具有光泽;掩饰;曲解;作注释;发光,发亮 |
The report puts a positive gloss on several disappointing results. |
| 200 |
committee |
kəˈmɪti |
|
n. 委员会,全体委员 |
The committee will discuss the school festival plan tomorrow. |
| 201 |
exile |
ˈɛgˌzaɪl |
|
vt. 放逐,流放,使流亡 n. 流放,流亡;被流放者,背井离乡者,流犯 |
The former leader was forced to live in exile. |
| 202 |
representative |
ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv |
|
n. 代表,代理人;a. 典型的,有代表性的 |
Each class chose a representative for the meeting. |
| 203 |
reverse |
rɪˈvɝs |
|
n. 相反,颠倒;背面,后面 a. 相反的;倒转的,颠倒的 v. 颠倒,(使)倒退 |
Please reverse the car slowly into the empty space. |
| 204 |
finance |
ˈfaɪˌnæns |
|
vt. 为……提供资金 n. 财政,金融; [常pl.] 财务情况 |
The club needs money to finance the school trip. |
| 205 |
resign |
rɪˈzaɪn |
|
v. 辞职;辞去;放弃 |
The coach decided to resign after the season. |
| 206 |
eyesight |
ˈaɪˌsaɪt |
|
n. 视力 |
Reading in dim light may hurt your eyesight. |
| 207 |
thrive |
θraɪv |
|
vi. 兴旺,繁荣 |
Young people thrive in a supportive learning environment. |
| 208 |
judgment |
/'dʒʌdʒmənt/ |
|
n. 意见;审判;判断(力) |
Sound judgment is essential when leaders face incomplete information. |
| 209 |
outward |
ˈaʊtwərd |
|
a. 外面的;外表的,表面的 |
The door opens outward into the quiet garden. |
| 210 |
comb |
koʊm |
|
n. 梳子;蜂巢;(鸡等的)肉冠,冠状物 v. 梳理;搜寻,彻底搜查 |
I use a comb to tidy my hair. |
| 211 |
suitably |
/ˈsu:təbli/ |
|
ad. 合适地,适宜地,相称地 |
The building must be suitably designed for people with disabilities. |
| 212 |
pulley |
/ˈpulɪ/ |
|
n. 滑轮;滑车 |
Workers used a pulley to lift the equipment safely. |
| 213 |
privilege |
ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ |
|
n. 特权,优惠,特许;vt. 给予特权,特别优待 |
It is a privilege to study in this library. |
| 214 |
allocate |
ˈæləˌkeɪt |
|
vt. 分配;分派 |
Our teacher will allocate time for each group report. |
| 215 |
expand |
ɪkˈspænd |
|
v. (使)膨胀,(使)扩张;张开,展开;详述 |
Heat can expand the air inside a balloon. |
| 216 |
trap |
træp |
|
n. 陷阱,圈套,诡计 vt. 诱捕,诱骗,使中圈套;使陷入困境,使受限制 |
The hunter set a trap near the river. |
| 217 |
intern |
/ɪnˈtɜːn/ |
|
vt. 拘禁,软禁;n. 实习生 |
Each intern receives practical training and regular feedback from a supervisor. |
| 218 |
repaint |
/ri:'peɪnt/ |
|
v. 重新油漆,重画 |
The school plans to repaint its classrooms during the summer break. |
| 219 |
nutrition |
nuˈtrɪʃən |
|
n. 营养;营养学 |
Good nutrition helps students stay active in class. |
| 220 |
inlet |
/ˈɪnlet/ |
|
n. 入口;进(水)口,水湾 |
Polluted water entered the lake through a narrow inlet. |
| 221 |
censor |
/ˈsensə(r)/ |
|
vt. 审查,检查(书报) n. 检查员 |
Some governments censor online content during periods of political unrest. |
| 222 |
hazard |
ˈhæzərd |
|
n. 危险,冒险 v. 尝试着做(或提出);冒……风险 |
Loose wires can become a serious safety hazard. |
| 223 |
rear |
rɪr |
|
a. 后方的,后部的;背后的 n. 后部,尾部 v. 饲养,抚养;种植 |
The child sat safely in the rear seat. |
| 224 |
bid |
bɪd |
|
n./v. 出价;投标 |
The company made a bid for the bridge project. |
| 225 |
alight |
/əˈlaɪt/ |
|
a. 点着的 vi. 降落,飞落;从(公共汽车等)下来 |
Passengers should wait until the bus stops before they alight. |
| 226 |
credit |
ˈkrɛdɪt |
|
vt. 记入贷方;把……归于 n. 信用贷款,赊欠;信任,相信;贷方;荣誉,名望;光荣,功劳;学分 |
We should give credit to every team member. |
| 227 |
shrewd |
/ʃruːd/ |
|
a. 机灵的;精明的 |
A shrewd investment in education can benefit society for decades. |
| 228 |
desert |
dɪˈzɝt |
|
n. 沙漠;荒地 a. 沙漠的;荒凉的 /dɪˈzɜːt/ v. 舍弃 |
Few plants can live in the desert without water. |
| 229 |
conclude |
kənˈklud |
|
v. 推断出;作结论 |
We conclude that exercise helps students sleep better. |
| 230 |
explosive |
ɪksˈploʊsɪv |
|
n. 爆炸物,炸药;a. 爆炸的,爆发的;使人冲动的 |
Police found an explosive device near the empty building. |
| 231 |
inherent |
/ɪnˈhɪərənt/ |
|
a. 内在的;生来就有的 |
Every transport system has inherent advantages and limitations. |
| 232 |
grope |
/grəup/ |
|
v. (暗中)摸索 |
Rescuers had to grope through the darkness to find the exit. |
| 233 |
lever |
ˈlɛvər |
|
vt. (用杠杆)撬动 n. 杠杆;施压手段 |
Pull the lever down to open the heavy gate. |
| 234 |
ethical |
/ˈeθɪkl/ |
|
a. (有关)道德的;伦理的 |
Medical researchers must consider the ethical consequences of their experiments. |
| 235 |
vacant |
ˈveɪkənt |
|
a. 未占用的,空的 |
There is a vacant seat near the door. |
| 236 |
truant |
/ˈtruːənt/ |
|
vi. 逃避责任;旷课 n. 逃学者;逃避者 |
A persistent truant may need family support rather than punishment. |
| 237 |
scandal |
ˈskændəl |
|
n. 丑事,丑闻;恶意诽谤;流言飞语;反感,愤慨 |
The bribery scandal seriously damaged the mayor's reputation. |
| 238 |
latent |
/ˈleɪtnt/ |
|
a. 潜在的,潜伏的,不易察觉的 |
The survey revealed latent demand for affordable public housing. |
| 239 |
tenant |
/ˈtenənt/ |
|
n. 承租人;房客;佃户 |
A tenant should understand the conditions of a rental agreement. |
| 240 |
campfire |
/ˈkæmpfaɪə(r)/ |
|
n. 营火 |
Visitors must extinguish every campfire before leaving the forest. |
| 241 |
bolster |
/ˈbəulstə(r)/ |
|
vt. 支持,支撑;改善 n. 垫子 |
Investment in childcare could bolster women's participation in the workforce. |
| 242 |
immigrant |
ˈɪməgrənt |
|
n. 移民;侨民 |
The immigrant opened a small restaurant in our town. |
| 243 |
sequence |
ˈsikwəns |
|
n. 一系列,一连串;顺序,次序 |
Please arrange these pictures in sequence before class. |
| 244 |
concern |
kənˈsɝn |
|
vt. 涉及;使关心;让(人)担忧 n. 关心;关注 |
Teachers show concern for every student's progress. |
| 245 |
transfer |
trænsˈfɝ |
|
v. 搬,转移;调动,转学;转让,过户;转车,换乘;n. 转移;调动;转车,换乘 |
I will transfer the money to your account today. |
| 246 |
exotic |
/ɪgˈzɔtɪk/ |
|
a. 外来的;奇异的;醒目的,吸引人的 |
The trade in exotic animals can threaten vulnerable species. |
| 247 |
destiny |
/ˈdestɪnɪ/ |
|
n. 命运,定数 |
Education can help young people take control of their destiny. |
| 248 |
hide |
haɪd |
|
v. (躲)藏 n. 皮革,兽皮 |
You should not hide mistakes from your teacher. |
| 249 |
former |
ˈfɔrmər |
|
a. 以前的 n. 前者 |
My former teacher still encourages me online. |
| 250 |
awful |
ˈɔfəl |
|
a. 糟糕的 |
The awful weather canceled our school trip. |
| 251 |
sore |
sɔr |
|
a. 痛的;恼火的;剧烈的 n. 疮 |
My shoulders felt sore after carrying the heavy bags. |
| 252 |
decent |
ˈdisənt |
|
a. 大方的,体面的,像样的;正派的,合乎礼仪的 |
After the hike, we finally enjoyed a decent meal. |
| 253 |
alluvial |
/əˈluːvɪəl/ |
|
a. [地] 冲积的,淤积的 n. 冲积土(或层、矿床),淤积土 |
Farmers value the fertile alluvial soil deposited by the river. |
| 254 |
slum |
/slʌm/ |
|
n. 贫民窟,贫民区 |
The housing programme replaced each unsafe slum with affordable apartments. |
| 255 |
distill |
/dɪs'tɪl/ |
|
vt. (使)蒸馏,提取 |
Researchers must distill complex evidence into clear public advice. |
| 256 |
fate |
feɪt |
|
n. 命运,天数 |
She refused to let fate control her future. |
| 257 |
target |
ˈtɑrɡət |
|
n. 目标;对象,靶子 vt. 对准,面向 |
Set a clear target before you start studying. |
| 258 |
independent |
ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt |
|
a. 独立的,自主的,不受约束的;n. 中立派,无党派议员 |
She became independent after learning to manage her money. |
| 259 |
radius |
ˈreɪdiəs |
|
n. 半径;周围,范围 |
The circle has a radius of five centimeters. |
| 260 |
fossil |
/ˈfɔsl/ |
|
n. 化石;老顽固 |
The fossil provides valuable evidence about life millions of years ago. |
| 261 |
shade |
ʃeɪd |
|
n. 阴凉处;(灯)罩;暗部;色度;细微差别 vt. 遮蔽,遮光;把……涂暗 |
We rested in the shade after lunch. |
| 262 |
wean |
/wiːn/ |
|
vt. (使)断奶,(使)戒掉 |
Governments are trying to wean their economies off fossil fuels. |
| 263 |
comprise |
kəmˈpraɪz |
|
vt. 包含;由……组成 |
The course will comprise five lessons and two practical projects. |
| 264 |
stable |
ˈsteɪbəl |
|
a. 稳定的,稳固的,安定的;沉稳的,持重的 n. 马厩 |
Her health is stable after the operation. |
| 265 |
delta |
/ˈdeltə/ |
|
n. 三角洲;希腊字母表的第四个字母 |
Millions of people depend on the river delta for food and income. |
| 266 |
urban |
ˈɝbən |
|
a. 都市的;住在都市的 |
Many urban students use subways to reach school. |
| 267 |
heritage |
/ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ |
|
n. 遗产;传统 |
Historic buildings form an important part of a nation's cultural heritage. |
| 268 |
appropriate |
əˈproʊpriət |
|
a. 适当的;vt. 占有,挪用;拨出(款项) |
Choose appropriate clothes for the school interview. |
| 269 |
annual |
ˈænjuəl |
|
a. 每年的,年度的 n. 年刊,年鉴;一年生植物 |
The school holds an annual sports meeting. |
| 270 |
depict |
/dɪˈpɪkt/ |
|
vt. 描绘,描述 |
The graph can depict changes in household energy use over time. |
| 271 |
literacy |
/ˈlɪtərəsɪ/ |
|
n. 有文化;有教养;读写能力 |
Digital literacy has become essential in modern education and employment. |
| 272 |
luxury |
ˈlʌɡʒəri |
|
n. 豪华(品);奢侈(品) a. 奢华的 |
Clean drinking water is a luxury in some remote areas. |
| 273 |
souvenir |
/ˏsuːvəˈnɪə(r)/ |
|
n. 纪念品,纪念物 |
Buying a locally made souvenir can support traditional crafts. |
| 274 |
purchase |
ˈpɝtʃəs |
|
vt. 买,购买 n. 购买的物品 |
You can purchase tickets online before Friday. |
| 275 |
constant |
ˈkɑnstənt |
|
a. 经常的,不断的;坚定的,永恒的,忠实的;持续的,不变的 n. 常数,恒量 |
We need constant practice to improve English every day. |
| 276 |
dormancy |
/'dɔ:mənsɪ/ |
|
n. 休眠;催眠状态;冬眠;隐匿 |
Some seeds remain in dormancy until rainfall creates suitable conditions. |
| 277 |
particular |
pərˈtɪkjələr |
|
a. 特殊的,特别的;特定的,个别的;详细的;n. 详情,细目,细节 |
I like science, physics in particular. |
| 278 |
pitch |
pɪtʃ |
|
v. 投掷;颠簸;为……定音高 n. 沥青;场地;程度;最高点;音高 |
We chose a flat place to pitch our tent. |
| 279 |
entitle |
ɛnˈtaɪtəl |
|
vt. 给……权利(或资格);给(书、文章等)题名;给……以称号 |
This ticket will entitle you to a free museum tour. |
| 280 |
shutter |
/ˈʃʌtə(r)/ |
|
n. 百叶窗;(照相机的)快门 |
A fast camera shutter can capture animals in motion. |
| 281 |
demolish |
/dɪˈmɔlɪʃ/ |
|
vt. 破坏;拆除;驳倒(论点等),推翻 |
The city decided to demolish several unsafe abandoned buildings. |
| 282 |
durable |
ˈdʊrəbəl |
|
n. 耐用品 a. 耐久的;耐用的 |
This durable backpack has survived three years of daily use. |
| 283 |
cope |
koʊp |
|
vi. (成功地)应付;(妥善地)处理 |
She learned to cope with stress before important exams. |
| 284 |
tradition |
trəˈdɪʃən |
|
n. 传统;惯例 |
Our family keeps a tradition of eating dumplings together. |
| 285 |
benefit |
ˈbɛnəfɪt |
|
v. 使受益;有益于,得益于 n. 益处,好处;恩惠;救济金,保险金,津贴 |
Students benefit from regular reading and careful notes. |
| 286 |
decay |
dəˈkeɪ |
|
n. 腐烂,腐朽;衰败(或衰退)状态 v. 腐烂,腐朽;衰败,衰退 |
Without proper care, wooden houses slowly decay in wet weather. |
| 287 |
defect |
ˈdifɛkt |
|
n. 缺点,不足之处 /dɪˈfekt/ vi. 叛变 |
Engineers found a serious defect in the bridge design. |
| 288 |
oppose |
əˈpoʊz |
|
v. 反对、反抗 |
Many students oppose the plan because it wastes time. |
| 289 |
stuffy |
/ˈstʌfɪ/ |
|
a. 不透气的,(空气)不新鲜的,不通风的;乏味的 |
Poor ventilation made the crowded classroom hot and stuffy. |
| 290 |
propose |
prəˈpoʊz |
|
v. 提议,建议;提名,推荐;打算;(向某人)求婚 |
Mia will propose a new plan at tomorrow's meeting. |
| 291 |
ornament |
ˈɔrnəmənt |
|
n. 装饰;装饰物 vt. 装饰,修饰,美化 |
A silver ornament hung from the Christmas tree. |
| 292 |
cooperative |
koʊˈɑpərˌeɪtɪv |
|
a. 合作的,协作的;n. 合作社 |
Our classmates were cooperative during the group project. |
| 293 |
corrode |
/kəˈrəud/ |
|
v. 腐蚀;侵蚀 |
Salt water can corrode metal structures along the coast. |
| 294 |
honour |
ˈɔnə |
|
n. 光荣;尊敬 vt. 向……示敬意;信守,执行(承诺) |
We honour the heroes who protected our country. |
| 295 |
except |
ɪkˈsɛpt |
|
vt. 将……除外 prep. 除……外 |
Everyone passed the test except for Jim. |
| 296 |
soluble |
ˈsɑljəbəl |
|
a. 可溶的;可解决的 |
Salt is soluble in water, but sand is not. |
| 297 |
license |
ˈlaɪsəns |
|
n. 许可(证),执照 vt. 批准,准许 |
You need a license to drive this car. |
| 298 |
activate |
/ˈæktɪveɪt/ |
|
vt. 激活;使活动,使活化 |
Regular exercise can activate biological processes that improve mood. |
| 299 |
major |
ˈmeɪdʒər |
|
a. 主要的 n. 专业(学生) vi. 主修,专攻 |
Traffic is a major problem in big cities. |
| 300 |
specific |
spəˈsɪfɪk |
|
a. 特定的;明确的 |
Please give a specific answer to this question. |
| 301 |
objective |
əbˈdʒɛktɪv |
|
n. 目标,目的;a. 客观的 |
Good reporters remain objective when covering a difficult story. |
| 302 |
concentrate |
ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪt |
|
v. 全神贯注,全力以赴;集中,聚焦;浓缩;n. 浓缩物,浓缩液 |
Please concentrate on the teacher during the lesson. |
| 303 |
conflict |
ˈkɑnflɪkt |
|
n. 冲突;vi. 冲突,抵触 |
Their plans conflict with our school rules. |
| 304 |
antidote |
/ˈæntɪdəut/ |
|
n. 解毒药;矫正方法 |
Critical thinking is an effective antidote to online misinformation. |
| 305 |
turret |
/ˈtʌrɪt/ |
|
n. 塔楼,角楼 |
The ancient castle has a stone turret overlooking the valley. |
| 306 |
elastic |
ɪˈlæstɪk |
|
a. 有弹性的;灵活的 n. 松紧带 |
The elastic band stretched but quickly returned to shape. |
| 307 |
enhance |
ɛnˈhæns |
|
vt. 提高,增强;增进 |
Daily reading can enhance your vocabulary and critical thinking. |
| 308 |
alcohol |
ˈælkəˌhɑl |
|
n. 含酒精饮料,酒;酒精 |
This medicine contains a small amount of alcohol. |
| 309 |
mainly |
ˈmeɪnli |
|
ad. 大体上,主要地 |
Our school club mainly organizes activities for younger students. |
| 310 |
property |
ˈprɑpərti |
|
n. 财产,所有物;性质,特性;房产,地产 |
Students should keep their personal property safe at school. |
| 311 |
naked |
ˈneɪkəd |
|
a. 裸体的,无遮蔽的 |
The tree stood naked after all its leaves had fallen. |
| 312 |
feature |
ˈfitʃər |
|
n. 特征,特色; [pl.] 面貌,相貌;特定,专题节目;故事片 v. 以……为特色;由……主演;占重要地位 |
Its simple design is a key feature of this app. |
| 313 |
lens |
lɛnz |
|
n. 透镜;镜片;镜头 |
This camera lens captures clear pictures even at night. |
| 314 |
nourish |
ˈnɝɪʃ |
|
vt. 养育,滋养;培养(情绪、观点等) |
Fresh food and enough sleep nourish a growing teenager. |
| 315 |
crisp |
/krɪsp/ |
|
a. 脆的;利落的 n. [pl.] 油炸土豆片 |
The report gives a crisp summary of the main findings. |
| 316 |
guilty |
ˈɡɪlti |
|
a. 内疚的;有罪的 |
He felt guilty after breaking a cup at home. |
| 317 |
crack |
kræk |
|
n. 裂缝,缝隙;爆裂声 v. (使)破裂;(使)发出爆裂声;重击;崩溃,瓦解 |
A small crack appeared in the classroom window overnight. |
| 318 |
flourish |
ˈflɝɪʃ |
|
v. 繁荣;茂盛;兴旺;健康幸福 n. (为引起注意的)夸张动作;修饰 |
These young trees flourish in warm, wet climates. |
| 319 |
reserve |
rɪˈzərv |
|
vt. 预订,预约;保留;储备 n. 储备(量);自然保护区 |
We should reserve a seat for Grandma tonight. |
| 320 |
gravel |
/ˈgrævl/ |
|
n. 沙砾,砾石 |
A layer of gravel helps water drain from the path. |
| 321 |
volcano |
vɑlˈkeɪnoʊ |
|
n. 火山 |
The volcano sent smoke high into the blue sky. |
| 322 |
exclude |
ɪksˈklud |
|
vt. 把……排斥在外;将(某物)排除,不包括 |
Schools should not exclude anyone from team activities. |
| 323 |
laundry |
ˈlɔndri |
|
n. 洗衣房;待洗衣服 |
I do the laundry every Saturday morning. |
| 324 |
gelatin |
/'dʒelətɪn/ |
|
n. 明胶 |
Food manufacturers often use gelatin to improve texture. |
| 325 |
fuel |
ˈfjuəl |
|
n. 燃料 v. 给……加燃料 |
Good food gives fuel for the long race. |
| 326 |
image |
ˈɪmədʒ |
|
n. 形象;印象;图像 |
Honest actions help a company build a positive image. |
| 327 |
intend |
ɪnˈtɛnd |
|
v. 想要,打算 |
I intend to finish the report before dinner. |
| 328 |
attention |
əˈtɛnʃən |
|
n. 注意(力),留心;立正 |
Please pay attention to the key words in questions. |
| 329 |
factual |
/ˈfæktʃuəl/ |
|
a. 事实的;真实的,确凿的 |
Public debate should be based on factual and verifiable information. |
| 330 |
acclaim |
/əˈkleɪm/ |
|
vt. 向……欢呼,为……喝彩 n. 称赞;欢迎 |
The innovative recycling scheme won international acclaim. |
| 331 |
carry |
ˈkæri |
|
v. 运送,搬运;传送,传播 n. 运载;射程 |
Please carry this box to the classroom. |
| 332 |
response |
rɪˈspɑns |
|
n. 回答,答复;反应,响应 |
She smiled in response to her teacher's kind encouragement. |
| 333 |
dull |
dʌl |
|
a. 乏味的;阴沉的 |
The lecture was dull, so many students yawned. |
| 334 |
basis |
ˈbeɪsɪs |
|
n. 基础;根据;原则 |
Trust is the basis of a strong friendship. |
| 335 |
tropical |
ˈtrɑpɪkəl |
|
a. 热带的;炎热的 |
Many tropical fruits grow well in this warm climate. |
| 336 |
rumour |
ˈrumər |
|
n. 谣传,谣言 |
The rumour spread quickly, but nobody knew the truth. |
| 337 |
address |
əˈdrɛs |
|
vt. 致函,写姓名地址;向……讲话,演说;处理,对付 n. 地址;致词 |
We must address the problem before lunch today. |
| 338 |
payment |
ˈpeɪmənt |
|
n. 支付;支付的款项 |
Online payment makes shopping faster and more convenient. |
| 339 |
superb |
suˈpɝb |
|
a. 极好的;高质量的 |
Her speech was superb and won loud applause. |
| 340 |
intention |
ɪnˈtɛnʃən |
|
n. 意图,目的 |
Her intention was to help the new student. |
| 341 |
agenda |
əˈdʒɛndə |
|
n. 议程;议程表 |
The teacher wrote the meeting agenda on the board. |
| 342 |
slim |
slɪm |
|
a. 苗条的;薄的 vi. 变苗条 |
She stays slim by walking to school. |
| 343 |
warrant |
/ˈwɔrənt/ |
|
v. 保证;证明……正当 n. 授权;许可证 |
The available evidence does not warrant such a drastic response. |
| 344 |
optimism |
/ˈɔptɪmɪzəm/ |
|
n. 乐观,乐观主义 |
Public optimism increased after employment figures began to improve. |
| 345 |
rank |
ræŋk |
|
v. 排列;分等 n. 等级;军衔 |
Our team will rank first if we win. |
| 346 |
dimension |
dɪˈmɛnʃən |
|
n. 尺寸,(长、宽、厚、深)度;方面、特点;维、元;;面积 |
We measured each dimension of the school garden. |
| 347 |
avail |
əˈveɪl |
|
vt. 有帮助,有益,有用 n. 效用;利益 |
Our repeated attempts to open the door were to no avail. |
| 348 |
dioxide |
daɪˈɑkˌsaɪd |
|
n. 二氧化物 |
Carbon dioxide is produced when people breathe out. |
| 349 |
block |
blɑk |
|
n. 一排房屋,街区;阻塞;大块木料(或石料、金属) vt. 阻塞,拦阻;封锁 |
A fallen tree can block the village road. |
| 350 |
overdue |
/ˏəuvəˈdjuː/ |
|
a. 过期未付的;逾期的;过度的,过火的;迟到的,延误的 |
Reform of the outdated transport system is long overdue. |
| 351 |
analysis |
əˈnæləsɪs |
|
n. 分析,分解 |
Our analysis of the poem helped us understand it. |
| 352 |
verdict |
/ˈvɜːdɪkt/ |
|
n. 裁定;定论;判断;意见 |
The jury returned its verdict after reviewing all the evidence. |
| 353 |
refresher |
/rɪ'freʃə/ |
|
n. 提神物;帮助记忆的东西或人;补习课程 |
Staff attend a yearly refresher course on workplace safety. |
| 354 |
blaze |
bleɪz |
|
v. 熊熊燃烧;发(强)光;迸发 n. 火焰 |
A huge blaze lit up the night sky. |
| 355 |
pregnant |
ˈprɛɡnənt |
|
a. 怀孕的,妊娠的;充满的 |
The pregnant woman needs a seat on the bus. |
| 356 |
exterior |
ɪksˈtɪriər |
|
a. 外部的,外表的 n. 外部,外表 |
The building's exterior looks bright after the recent repairs. |
| 357 |
approve |
əˈpruv |
|
v. 赞成;批准,同意 |
My parents approve of my weekend reading plan. |
| 358 |
client |
ˈklaɪənt |
|
n. 委托人;顾客,客户 |
The lawyer explained every legal step to her client. |
| 359 |
vernacular |
/vəˈnækjulə(r)/ |
|
n. 本国话;方言;土语;(建筑的)民间风格;a. 本国语的 |
Local writers helped preserve the region's vernacular through literature. |
| 360 |
compare |
kəmˈpɛr |
|
v. 比较;对比 |
We compare our answers with the teacher's example. |
| 361 |
cassette |
kəˈsɛt |
|
n. 盒式录音(或录像)带 |
Dad found an old cassette in the drawer. |
| 362 |
deputy |
ˈdɛpjəti |
|
n. 代理人;代表 |
The deputy manager handled the meeting while Ms Lee was away. |
| 363 |
fraud |
/frɔːd/ |
|
n. 诈骗罪;骗子;伪产品,冒牌货 |
Stronger identity checks can reduce online banking fraud. |
| 364 |
bind |
baɪnd |
|
v. 捆绑,系;约束;凝结 |
Please bind these papers together with a strong string. |
| 365 |
acute |
əˈkjut |
|
a. 灵敏的;剧烈的,猛烈的 |
The hospital faced an acute shortage of nurses. |
| 366 |
ripe |
raɪp |
|
a. (水果或庄稼)成熟的;时机成熟的 |
The ripe mango smelled sweet in my lunch box. |
| 367 |
vet |
/vet/ |
|
vt. 审查,仔细检查 n. 兽医 |
Independent experts should vet the evidence before publication. |
| 368 |
collate |
/kəˈleɪt/ |
|
vt. 对照;核对;整理(文件、书页等) |
Researchers collate survey responses before analysing the results. |
| 369 |
infer |
ɪnˈfɝ |
|
v. 推断,猜想 |
We can infer his feelings from his expression. |
| 370 |
fiction |
ˈfɪkʃən |
|
n. 小说 |
She prefers science fiction to real stories. |
| 371 |
ability |
əˈbɪləti |
|
n. 能力;本领;才能 |
Reading daily can improve your writing ability. |
| 372 |
sector |
ˈsɛktər |
|
n. 部分,部门;防御地段,防区;扇形 |
Many graduates hope to work in the technology sector. |
| 373 |
creep |
krip |
|
vi. 悄悄移动;缓慢进行;爬行 |
We watched the cat creep silently toward the sleeping bird. |
| 374 |
casual |
ˈkæʒəwəl |
|
a. 偶然的,碰巧的,不经意的;临时的,非正式的 |
We can wear casual clothes on Friday. |
| 375 |
condition |
kənˈdɪʃən |
|
n. 状况,状态; [pl.] 环境,形势;条件,前提 vt. 训练;使适应,使习惯于;对……有重要影响 |
Keep your bike in good condition for the race. |
| 376 |
furnish |
ˈfɝnɪʃ |
|
vt. 布置,为……配置家具;供应,提供;装备 |
The school will furnish every classroom with new computers. |
| 377 |
incoming |
/ˈɪnkʌmɪŋ/ |
|
a. 进来的 n. [pl.] 收入 |
The incoming government promised major investment in public health. |
| 378 |
boot |
buːt |
|
n. (长筒)靴子;(汽车后部的)行李箱; [the ~] 解雇 |
Put your muddy boot outside the door. |
| 379 |
acid |
ˈæsɪd |
|
n. 酸 a. 酸的;尖刻的 |
Lemon juice contains acid that tastes very sour. |
| 380 |
booming |
/'bu:mɪŋ/ |
|
a. 发展迅速的;激增的 |
A booming tourism industry can place pressure on local resources. |
| 381 |
definite |
ˈdɛfənət |
|
a. 明确的,肯定的;清楚的 |
We need a definite answer before making the final decision. |
| 382 |
deem |
/diːm/ |
|
vt. 认为 |
Authorities may deem the building unsafe after a structural inspection. |
| 383 |
reckon |
ˈrɛkən |
|
v. 认为,估计;测算,测量;料想,指望 |
I reckon that our team will finish the project early. |
| 384 |
tutorial |
/tju:ˈtɔ:riəl/ |
|
n. 大学导师的辅导课;指南;a. 家庭教师的,辅导教师的,大学导师的;辅导的,指导的 |
The online tutorial explains how to analyse data step by step. |
| 385 |
reference |
ˈrɛfrəns |
|
n. 参考,参考书目;提及,涉及;证明书(或人);介绍(人) |
Keep this chart for reference during your review. |
| 386 |
sledge |
/sledʒ/ |
|
n. 雪橇 vi. 乘雪橇 |
The rescue team used a sledge to carry supplies across the snow. |
| 387 |
abandon |
əˈbændən |
|
vt. 放弃,遗弃 |
Never abandon your dream after one failure. |
| 388 |
priority |
praɪˈɔrəti |
|
n. 优先(权),重点;优先考虑的事 |
We should give priority to safety during every school trip. |
| 389 |
terrify |
ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ |
|
vt. 使恐怖,使惊吓 |
Loud thunder can terrify young children at night. |
| 390 |
habitat |
/ˈhæbɪtæt/ |
|
n. 栖息地,住处 |
Urban expansion is destroying the natural habitat of many species. |
| 391 |
magnetic |
mæɡˈnɛtɪk |
|
a. 磁的,有磁性的;有吸引力的 |
The magnetic force pulled the metal key across the table. |
| 392 |
slippery |
ˈslɪpəri |
|
a. 滑的,滑溜的;油滑的,狡猾的;棘手的 |
Be careful because the wet floor is extremely slippery today. |
| 393 |
graphic |
/ˈgræfɪk/ |
|
a. 文学的;生动的,形象的;绘画的,图表的 |
The report contains a graphic description of living conditions in the camp. |
| 394 |
examine |
ɪgzˈæmɪn |
|
vt. 检查;调查,研究;测验 |
The doctor will examine your eyes before school. |
| 395 |
blanket |
ˈblæŋkɪt |
|
n. 毯子;厚的覆盖物 |
She put a warm blanket over the sleeping baby. |
| 396 |
arrogance |
/ˈærəgəns/ |
|
n. 傲慢,自大 |
Political arrogance can weaken public trust in national institutions. |
| 397 |
era |
ˈɛrə |
|
n. 纪元;时代 |
We are living in a new era of artificial intelligence. |
| 398 |
stimulus |
/ˈstɪmjuləs/ |
|
n. 刺激(物),促进(因素) |
Lower interest rates may provide a stimulus to economic activity. |
| 399 |
roam |
/rəum/ |
|
v. 随便走,漫游;徜徉;漫谈某事 n. 漫步;徘徊 |
Wild animals need sufficient space to roam and find food. |
| 400 |
depend |
dɪˈpɛnd |
|
vi. 依靠,依赖;信赖,相信;决定于,视……而定 |
You should not depend on your parents for every choice. |
| 401 |
architecture |
ˈɑrkəˌtɛktʃər |
|
n. 建筑学;建筑设计,建筑风格;体系结构 |
Modern architecture makes our city look creative and bright. |
| 402 |
hurdle |
/ˈhɜːdl/ |
|
n. 障碍;跳栏 v. 越过障碍 |
High tuition fees remain a major hurdle for disadvantaged students. |
| 403 |
teamwork |
ˈtimˌwɝk |
|
n. 协力合作,团队合作;配合 |
Good teamwork helped us finish the task quickly. |
| 404 |
damp |
dæmp |
|
a. 潮湿的 n. 潮湿,湿气 vt. 使潮湿;减弱,抑制;(使)沮丧 |
My socks became damp in the rain. |
| 405 |
staff |
stæf |
|
n. 全体职工,工作人员;棒;(军队的)全体参谋人员 vt. 为……配备人员;任职于 |
The staff helped students during the sports meeting. |
| 406 |
symbol |
ˈsɪmbəl |
|
n. 象征;符号 |
A dove is a symbol of peace in many stories. |
| 407 |
apt |
/æpt/ |
|
a. 易于……的;适宜的;敏捷的 |
This coastal region is apt to experience severe flooding. |
| 408 |
conserve |
/kənˈsɜːv/ |
|
vt. 保护;保存,储存;节约 |
Households can conserve water by repairing leaking pipes. |
| 409 |
spasm |
/ˋspæzəm/ |
|
n. 痉挛;抽搐;(活动、情感等的)突发、阵发 |
The patient experienced a painful muscle spasm after the race. |
| 410 |
invisible |
ɪnˈvɪzəbəl |
|
a. 看不见的,无形的 |
Air is invisible, but we can feel it moving. |
| 411 |
devote |
dɪˈvoʊt |
|
vt. 将……奉献给;致力(于) |
I devote one hour to reading every night. |
| 412 |
terrace |
/ˈterəs/ |
|
n. 一层梯田;一排并列的房子;阳台 |
Farmers built each terrace to prevent soil from washing downhill. |
| 413 |
Dynamic |
daɪˈnæmɪk |
|
a. 动力的;活跃的,充满活力的,精力充沛的 |
Dynamic lessons keep students active in the classroom. |
| 414 |
smart |
smɑrt |
|
a. 漂亮的,时髦的;高明的 |
A smart plan saved us twenty minutes. |
| 415 |
beyond |
bɪˈjɑnd |
|
prep. 在……较远的一边;超出;除……之外 |
The math problem is beyond my understanding right now. |
| 416 |
fumes |
/fju:mz/ |
|
n. 烟,气,汽 |
Vehicle fumes contribute significantly to urban air pollution. |
| 417 |
positive |
ˈpɑzətɪv |
|
a. 明确的;肯定的;积极的 |
Try to stay positive when you face difficult problems. |
| 418 |
assistant |
əˈsɪstənt |
|
a. 助理的;副的;n. 助理 |
The lab assistant prepared tools for our experiment. |
| 419 |
cannon |
ˈkænən |
|
n. 加农炮,大炮 |
The old cannon stands beside the city wall. |
| 420 |
hockey |
/ˈhɔkɪ/ |
|
n. 曲棍球;冰球 |
Schools use hockey to encourage teamwork and regular exercise. |
| 421 |
liberty |
ˈlɪbərti |
|
n. 自由,自由权;许可,准许 [常pl.] 过于随便,放肆 |
The law protects personal liberty and basic rights. |
| 422 |
poll |
poʊl |
|
n. 民意测验;政治选举,大选 v. 对……进行民意测验;获得……选票 |
Our class conducted a poll about favorite after-school activities. |
| 423 |
homesick |
/ˈhəʊmsɪk/ |
|
a. 想家的,思乡的 |
International students may feel homesick during their first months abroad. |
| 424 |
insight |
ˈɪnˌsaɪt |
|
n. 洞察力,深刻的了解;顿悟 |
Reading history gives us insight into human behavior. |
| 425 |
resist |
rɪˈzɪst |
|
v. 抵抗;抗(病等);耐(热等) |
I cannot resist checking my phone before homework. |
| 426 |
glide |
ɡlaɪd |
|
vi./n. 滑行,滑翔 |
The swan seemed to glide silently across the lake. |
| 427 |
casualty |
/ˈkæʒuəltɪ/ |
|
n. 伤亡(人员),伤亡者;损失的东西;伤亡事故 |
Public libraries often become a casualty of severe budget cuts. |
| 428 |
belief |
bɪˈlif |
|
n. 信仰,信条;相信 |
Her belief in herself helped her finish the race. |
| 429 |
tug |
/tʌg/ |
|
v. 用力拖(或拉) |
Children may tug at a parent's attention while competing with digital devices. |
| 430 |
proceed |
prəˈsid |
|
vi. 进行;前进;继续 |
After a short break, we will proceed with the experiment. |
| 431 |
status |
ˈsteɪtəs |
|
n. 地位;身份;状况 |
Good health is more important than social status. |
| 432 |
mattress |
/ˈmætrɪs/ |
|
n. 床垫 |
A supportive mattress can improve sleep quality and reduce back pain. |
| 433 |
hostile |
ˈhɑstəl |
|
a. 敌方的;不友善的;不利的 |
The stranger gave us a hostile look and walked away. |
| 434 |
promote |
prəˈmoʊt |
|
vt. 促进;提升;促销 |
Reading more can promote better writing skills. |
| 435 |
bump |
bʌmp |
|
v. 碰,撞;颠簸着前进 n. 碰撞;隆起物 |
Be careful not to bump into the desk in darkness. |
| 436 |
reunion |
/ˏriːˈjuːnɪən/ |
|
n. 重聚,团聚;(久别后的)聚会,联谊活动 |
The family reunion brought together relatives from several countries. |
| 437 |
homestay |
/'həʊmsteɪ/ |
|
n. 在当地居民家居住的时期 |
A homestay gives language learners daily contact with local culture. |
| 438 |
commit |
kəˈmɪt |
|
v. 把……交托给,提交;犯(错误),干(坏事) |
Never commit a crime for quick money. |
| 439 |
acrobat |
/ˈækrəbæt/ |
|
n. 特技演员;杂技演员 |
The acrobat demonstrated remarkable balance and physical control. |
| 440 |
revenue |
ˈrɛvəˌnu |
|
n. (尤指大宗的)收入;税收 |
The website earns most of its revenue from online advertisements. |
| 441 |
nickel |
/ˈnɪkl/ |
|
n. 镍;(美国或加拿大的)五分镍币 |
A nickel is added to some alloys to improve their strength. |
| 442 |
limp |
lɪmp |
|
a. 软的;无力的 |
He began to limp after hurting his left ankle. |
| 443 |
spit |
spɪt |
|
v. 吐唾沫(或痰);喷出 n. 唾液,唾沫 |
Never spit in public or near other people. |
| 444 |
breeze |
briz |
|
n. 微风,和风 |
A gentle breeze cooled us during the afternoon walk. |
| 445 |
avenue |
ˈævəˌnu |
|
n. 林荫道,大街;方法,途径 |
We walked along the wide avenue after school. |
| 446 |
magnify |
/ˈmægnɪfaɪ/ |
|
vt. 放大,扩大 |
Social media can magnify minor disagreements into major conflicts. |
| 447 |
hive |
haɪv |
|
n. 蜂房,蜂箱;蜂房内的蜂群;闹市,忙碌之地 v. (使)入蜂箱;群居 |
The bees returned to the hive before sunset. |
| 448 |
oxide |
/ˈɔksaɪd/ |
|
n. 氧化物 |
The metal reacts with oxygen and forms an oxide. |
| 449 |
calf |
/kɑːf/ |
|
n. 牛犊;崽,幼兽 |
The farmer separated the sick calf from the rest of the herd. |
| 450 |
foremost |
ˈfɔrˌmoʊst |
|
a. 最好的;最重要的 |
Safety should be the foremost concern during every school trip. |
| 451 |
assemble |
əˈsɛmbəl |
|
v. 集合;装配 |
Students assemble in the hall before the morning ceremony. |
| 452 |
gallop |
/ˈgæləp/ |
|
v./n. 奔驰,飞跑,飞驰 |
The horse began to gallop across the open field. |
| 453 |
pledge |
plɛdʒ |
|
v. 正式承诺;发誓,保证;抵押,典当 n. 誓约,保证;抵押 |
Students made a pledge to reduce plastic waste at school. |
| 454 |
effective |
ɪˈfɛktɪv |
|
a. 有效的,生效的;给人深刻印象的,显著的 |
Daily practice is an effective way to improve pronunciation. |
| 455 |
deny |
dɪˈnaɪ |
|
v. 否认,否定;拒绝 |
He continued to deny breaking the classroom window. |
| 456 |
union |
ˈjunjən |
|
n. 协会,工会,同盟;联合,合并 |
The workers formed a union to protect their rights. |
| 457 |
conform |
kənˈfɔrm |
|
vi. 遵守,服从;适应,顺应;相一致,相符合 |
New buildings must conform to strict safety standards. |
| 458 |
handy |
ˈhændi |
|
a. 方便的;手边的;手巧的 |
A small notebook can come in handy during class. |
| 459 |
notify |
ˈnoʊtəˌfaɪ |
|
vt. 通知,报告 |
The school will notify students of any changes tomorrow. |
| 460 |
splendid |
ˈsplɛndɪd |
|
a. 壮观的,壮丽的,极好的;堂皇的,豪华的;灿烂的,辉煌的 |
We had a splendid view from the hill. |
| 461 |
execute |
ˈɛksəˌkjut |
|
vt. 将……处死;实施,执行 |
The team must execute the plan before Friday afternoon. |
| 462 |
witness |
ˈwɪtnəs |
|
n. 证据;目击者 v. 目击;为……作证 |
The witness told the police what he saw. |
| 463 |
elbow |
ˈɛlˌboʊ |
|
n. 肘;(衣服的)肘部 |
He rested his elbow on the desk while reading. |
| 464 |
limited |
ˈlɪmətəd |
|
a. 有限的 |
We have limited time to prepare for the exam. |
| 465 |
vessel |
ˈvɛsəl |
|
n. <总称>船只;容器;血管 |
The rescue vessel reached the damaged boat before sunset. |
| 466 |
private |
ˈpraɪvət |
|
a. 私人的;私下的;私立的 |
Keep your diary private and share it carefully. |
| 467 |
stereo |
/ˈsterɪəu/ |
|
a. 立体声的 n. 立体声(装置) |
The old stereo was replaced by a compact digital speaker. |
| 468 |
soak |
soʊk |
|
v. 浸泡 |
You should soak the beans in water overnight. |
| 469 |
stout |
staʊt |
|
a. 发胖的,肥胖的,强壮的;结实的,牢固的;顽强的,坚毅的 |
The stout table held all the heavy books. |
| 470 |
greasy |
/ˈgriːsɪ/ |
|
a. 多脂的;油滑的 |
A diet dominated by greasy food may increase health risks. |
| 471 |
boast |
boʊst |
|
n./v. 自夸;夸耀 |
He never likes to boast about his exam results. |
| 472 |
swift |
swɪft |
|
a. 快的;敏捷的,迅速的 |
The rescue team made a swift decision. |
| 473 |
ignorance |
ˈɪɡnərəns |
|
n. 无知,愚昧;不知道 |
His ignorance of basic safety rules caused a serious accident. |
| 474 |
aesthetic |
/iːsˈθetɪk/ |
|
a. 美学的;审美的 |
The architect balanced aesthetic appeal with practical function. |
| 475 |
screen |
skrin |
|
n. 屏幕,银幕;遮蔽;屏风,帘;筛子 vt. 掩蔽,遮蔽;包庇;筛选;放映(电影),播放(电视节目) |
Please keep your eyes off the screen. |
| 476 |
absent |
ˈæbsənt |
|
a. 不在场的;心不在焉的 |
Tom was absent from class because he had a fever. |
| 477 |
scrape |
skreɪp |
|
v./n. 刮,擦 |
Be careful not to scrape the paint off. |
| 478 |
fund |
fʌnd |
|
n. 基金,专款;储备,蕴藏; [pl.] 存款,资金 vt. 为……提供资金,给……拨款 |
Local businesses will fund the new community library. |
| 479 |
perceive |
pərˈsiv |
|
vt. 感知,察觉;认识到,理解 |
We often perceive kindness through small acts of care. |
| 480 |
schedule |
ˈskɛdʒul |
|
vt. 安排;列入,收进(清单等) n. 时刻表;清单 |
Check the schedule before choosing your afternoon club. |
| 481 |
assume |
əˈsum |
|
vt. 假定,设想;承担(责任),就(职) |
Do not assume everyone knows the answer. |
| 482 |
forth |
fɔrθ |
|
ad. 离去,外出;向前;向某处 |
The worried father walked back and forth outside the room. |
| 483 |
referee |
ˌrɛfɚˈi |
|
v. 裁判;仲裁,调停 n. 裁判(员);仲裁人,调停人;证明人,介绍人 |
The referee stopped the game after the foul. |
| 484 |
forgo |
/fɔːˈgəu/ |
|
vt. 放弃,抛弃;作罢 |
Some families forgo essential services because they cannot afford them. |
| 485 |
graph |
græf |
|
n. 图,图表,曲线图 |
This graph shows our class reading progress. |
| 486 |
offset |
/ˈɔfset/ |
|
vt. 抵消,补偿,弥补 |
Planting trees can help offset a portion of industrial emissions. |
| 487 |
humanity |
hjuˈmænɪti |
|
n. 人类,人;人性;人道,仁慈; [pl.] 人文学科 |
Humanity must work together to protect our shared planet. |
| 488 |
intact |
/ɪnˈtækt/ |
|
a. 完整无缺的;完好无损的 |
The ancient manuscript remained intact despite centuries of poor storage. |
| 489 |
stripe |
straɪp |
|
n. 条纹 |
A bright red stripe runs down each side of the shirt. |
| 490 |
junction |
/ˈdʒʌŋkʃn/ |
|
n. 连接;联结点;交叉路口 |
A new railway junction improved connections between rural towns. |
| 491 |
siesta |
/sɪˈestə/ |
|
n. 午睡,午休 |
In hot climates, a short siesta can restore energy during the afternoon. |
| 492 |
detect |
dɪˈtɛkt |
|
vt. 发现,察觉;侦查,探测 |
This simple test can detect early signs of disease. |
| 493 |
detour |
/ˈdiːtuə(r)/ |
|
n. 弯路,便道 v. 迂回,绕道 |
Road repairs forced commuters to take a lengthy detour. |
| 494 |
staircase |
/ˈsteəkeɪs/ |
|
n. 楼梯 |
The emergency staircase must remain clear at all times. |
| 495 |
barrier |
ˈbæriər |
|
n. 栅栏;关卡,检票口;障碍,隔阂;屏障 |
Fear can become a barrier to learning English. |
| 496 |
replace |
rɪˈpleɪs |
|
vt. 代替;更换;把……放回原处 |
We should replace the broken chair today. |
| 497 |
justice |
ˈdʒʌstɪs |
|
n. 正义,公正;司法 |
People expect justice after the unfair trial. |
| 498 |
diploma |
dɪˈploʊmə |
|
n. 毕业文凭(或证书);资格证书 |
A diploma proves you have finished a course. |
| 499 |
visa |
ˈvizə |
|
n. 签证 |
You need a visa before studying in Canada. |
| 500 |
cosmic |
/ˈkɔzmɪk/ |
|
a. 宇宙的 |
Scientists use powerful telescopes to study cosmic radiation. |
| 501 |
abundance |
/əˈbʌndəns/ |
|
n. 大量,丰富,充足,充裕 |
The region enjoys an abundance of sunlight throughout the year. |
| 502 |
jumble |
/ˈdʒʌmbl/ |
|
n. 混杂,掺杂;供义卖的旧杂货 vt. 混杂,掺杂 |
The website presents useful facts in a confusing jumble. |
| 503 |
equip |
ɪˈkwɪp |
|
vt. 装备,配备;使有能力,使有准备 |
We equip the lab with new computers. |
| 504 |
embed |
/ɪmˈbed/ |
|
vt. 把……嵌入(或埋入、插入),扎牢;使深留脑中 |
Schools should embed environmental awareness throughout the curriculum. |
| 505 |
deprive |
dɪˈpraɪv |
|
vt. 剥夺;使丧失 |
Lack of sleep can deprive students of clear thinking. |
| 506 |
amaze |
əˈmeɪz |
|
vt. 使惊奇,使惊愕 |
Your quick answer can amaze the whole class today. |
| 507 |
dividend |
/ˈdɪvɪdend/ |
|
n. 红利,股息;回报,效益;被除数 |
Investment in early education can produce a lasting social dividend. |
| 508 |
contract |
ˈkɑnˌtrækt |
|
n. 契约,合同;v. 缩小;签约 |
Both sides will sign a contract after the meeting. |
| 509 |
uneasy |
ənˈizi |
|
a. 心神不安的;担心的 |
She felt uneasy while waiting for the exam results. |
| 510 |
female |
ˈfiˌmeɪl |
|
a. 女(性)的;雌的 n. 女子 |
The female doctor explained the plan clearly. |
| 511 |
asset |
ˈæˌsɛt |
|
n. 财产;优点 |
Her patience is a valuable asset in team projects. |
| 512 |
athlete |
ˈæθˌlit |
|
n. 运动员;体育家 |
The young athlete trains before school every day. |
| 513 |
clarity |
/ˈklærətɪ/ |
|
n. 清楚 |
Clear headings improve the clarity of a complex academic report. |
| 514 |
swap |
swɑp |
|
v./n. 交换 |
Can we swap seats before the movie starts? |
| 515 |
bulk |
bʌlk |
|
n. 大量;大批 |
We buy notebooks in bulk to save money. |
| 516 |
intimate |
ˈɪntəmət |
|
a. 亲密的,密切的;私人的,个人的;小圈子内的 n. 至交,密友 /ˈɪntɪmeɪt/ vt. 暗示,提示,透露 |
Trust is essential for building an intimate relationship with others. |
| 517 |
restrict |
rɪˈstrɪkt |
|
vt. 限制,约束 |
Parents should restrict screen time before sleep. |
| 518 |
waist |
weɪst |
|
n. 腰,腰部 |
She tied a red belt around her waist. |
| 519 |
calibre |
/ˈkælɪbə(r)/ |
|
n. 质量,才干,能力;口径 |
The programme attracts researchers of exceptionally high calibre. |
| 520 |
harsh |
hɑrʃ |
|
a. 严厉的,严酷的;粗糙的,毛糙的;刻薄的;(天气或生活环境)恶劣的;刺耳的,刺目的 |
The coach's harsh words discouraged several young players. |
| 521 |
flight |
flaɪt |
|
n. 航班 |
Our flight leaves at six tomorrow morning. |
| 522 |
remind |
rɪˈmaɪnd |
|
vt. 提醒,使想起;使发生联想 |
This photo can remind me of our trip. |
| 523 |
cell |
sɛl |
|
n. 细胞;小房间;电池 |
A cell is the smallest living unit in bodies. |
| 524 |
dweller |
/ˈdwelə(r)/ |
|
n. 居住者,居民 |
Every city dweller needs access to clean air and public space. |
| 525 |
declare |
dɪˈklɛr |
|
v. 正式宣布;声明;断言 |
The teacher will declare the winner after lunch. |
| 526 |
suitcase |
ˈsutˌkeɪs |
|
n. 手提箱;衣箱 |
I packed my books in a small suitcase. |
| 527 |
graduate |
ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪt |
|
n. (尤指大学)毕业生;研究生;v. (使)毕业;获得学位 |
My sister will graduate from high school this June. |
| 528 |
predict |
prɪˈdɪkt |
|
v. 预言;预告 |
Scientists predict heavy rain for tomorrow morning. |
| 529 |
coverage |
/ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/ |
|
n. 新闻报道;覆盖范围 |
Media coverage strongly influenced public attitudes toward the issue. |
| 530 |
enforce |
ɛnˈfɔrs |
|
vt. 实施,执行;强制,迫使 |
Police officers enforce traffic laws to keep roads safe. |
| 531 |
specialty |
/ˈspeʃəlti/ |
|
n. 特产;特长 |
Traditional pottery is a specialty of this rural community. |
| 532 |
medical |
ˈmɛdɪkəl |
|
a. 医学的,医疗的;内科的 |
She needs medical help after hurting her ankle. |
| 533 |
stick |
stɪk |
|
v. 刺,戳;黏贴,黏住;卡住,陷住 |
Please stick the note on your desk before class. |
| 534 |
turnover |
/ˈtɜ:nəʊvə(r)/ |
|
n. 营业额;人事变动率;货物周转率 |
High staff turnover can reduce productivity and increase training costs. |
| 535 |
brand |
brænd |
|
n. 商标;品牌 vt. 铭刻,打烙印于;丑化 |
This famous brand makes comfortable school bags. |
| 536 |
accompany |
əˈkʌmpəni |
|
vt. 陪伴;伴随,与……同时发生;伴奏 |
Parents should accompany young children across busy streets. |
| 537 |
cheat |
tʃit |
|
v. 欺骗;作弊 n. 欺骗;骗子 |
Never cheat in exams, or you will lose trust. |
| 538 |
mention |
ˈmɛnʃən |
|
n./v. 提及,说起 |
Please mention the meeting to your parents tonight. |
| 539 |
level |
ˈlɛvəl |
|
n. 水平面,水平线;高度,水平;等级 a. 平的、水平的;同高度的,同等程度的;平稳的;冷静的 v. (使)变平坦 |
Her English level improved after daily reading practice. |
| 540 |
lateral |
/ˈlætərəl/ |
|
a. 侧面的,旁边的 |
The disease spread through lateral contact between neighbouring plants. |
| 541 |
dense |
dɛns |
|
a. 密集的;浓厚的 |
Dense fog made driving dangerous early this morning. |
| 542 |
flash |
flæʃ |
|
v. 闪光,闪耀 n. 闪烁;闪光灯 |
A flash of lightning lit the classroom window. |
| 543 |
snack |
snæk |
|
n. 快餐,小吃;点心 |
I ate a small snack after math class. |
| 544 |
export |
ˈɛkspɔrt |
|
v. 出口;输出,传播 /ˈekspɔːt/ n. 出口;输出;出口商品 |
China can export tea to many countries. |
| 545 |
tribute |
/ˈtrɪbjuːt/ |
|
n. 贡品;颂词,称赞;(表示敬意的)礼物 |
The memorial garden is a lasting tribute to local volunteers. |
| 546 |
sanitary |
/ˈsænɪtrɪ/ |
|
a. 清洁的;保健的,卫生的 n. (有卫生设备的)公共厕所 |
Reliable sanitary facilities are essential in every crowded settlement. |
| 547 |
submit |
səbˈmɪt |
|
v. 屈从;提交 |
Please submit your homework before Friday. |
| 548 |
archive |
ˈɑrˌkaɪv |
|
n. 档案;档案室 vt. 存档 |
The school archive keeps photographs from every graduating class. |
| 549 |
shorthand |
/ˈʃɔ:thænd/ |
|
n. 速记法;速记 |
The phrase has become shorthand for a much broader social problem. |
| 550 |
rude |
rud |
|
a. 粗鲁的;粗糙的 |
It is rude to laugh at others. |
| 551 |
resume |
rɪˈzum |
|
v. (中断后)重新开始,继续恢复 |
The school will resume classes after the winter holiday. |
| 552 |
bookrest |
/'bʊkrest/ |
|
n. 阅书架 |
A bookrest can reduce neck strain during long periods of study. |
| 553 |
primitive |
ˈprɪmətɪv |
|
a. 原始的,上古的;简单的,粗糙的 n. 原始人;原始事物 |
People once used primitive tools made from stones. |
| 554 |
craft |
kræft |
|
n. 工艺,手艺;船;航空器 |
Learning this traditional craft requires patience and careful practice. |
| 555 |
hire |
haɪɚ |
|
v./n. 租用;雇用 |
Our school will hire a coach for basketball. |
| 556 |
goggles |
/ˈgɔglz/ |
|
n. 护目镜;风镜;游泳镜 |
Laboratory workers must wear protective goggles during the experiment. |
| 557 |
thereby |
ˌðɛrˈbaɪ |
|
ad. 因此,从而 |
Regular exercise strengthens your heart, thereby reducing health risks. |
| 558 |
stake |
steɪk |
|
n. 桩;火刑柱;利害关系;股份;赌金 vt. 以……打赌;拿……冒险 |
Our team's reputation is at stake in this final match. |
| 559 |
barge |
/bɑːdʒ/ |
|
n. 驳船 v. 猛撞;闯 |
A single barge can transport heavy goods along the river. |
| 560 |
aerobics |
/eəˈrəubɪks/ |
|
n. 有氧运动 |
Regular aerobics can improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce stress. |
| 561 |
shrub |
/ʃrʌb/ |
|
n. 灌木 |
Each native shrub provides food and shelter for small animals. |
| 562 |
slat |
/slæt/ |
|
n. 板条,狭板 vt. 用板条制作 |
The wooden slat allowed air to circulate through the structure. |
| 563 |
legal |
ˈligəl |
|
a. 法律的;合法的 |
You need legal permission to use the photo. |
| 564 |
cancel |
ˈkænsəl |
|
v. 取消,废除;抵消,对消;删去,划掉 |
They had to cancel the picnic because of rain. |
| 565 |
cork |
/kɔːk/ |
|
n. 软木塞 vt. 用软木塞塞住 |
Natural cork is harvested without cutting down the tree. |
| 566 |
data |
ˈdeɪtə |
|
n. 数据;资料 |
The data show that students need more sleep. |
| 567 |
buffalo |
/ˈbʌfələu/ |
|
n. 水牛;(北美)野牛 |
The buffalo depends on open grassland for food and movement. |
| 568 |
grocery |
ˈɡroʊsəri |
|
n. 杂货店;食品,杂货 |
My father stopped at the grocery store for milk. |
| 569 |
humid |
ˈhjuməd |
|
a. 湿的,潮湿的,湿润的,多潮气的 |
Summer is hot and humid in this southern city. |
| 570 |
relation |
rɪˈleɪʃən |
|
n. 关系,联系;亲属,亲戚 |
This chart shows the relation between diet and sleep. |
| 571 |
confuse |
kənˈfjuz |
|
vt. 使混乱,混淆;使迷惑,使糊涂 |
Too many choices can confuse young readers. |
| 572 |
conquer |
ˈkɑŋkər |
|
vt. 征服,战胜,占领;克服,破除(坏习惯等) |
Students can conquer fear through practice and careful preparation. |
| 573 |
reward |
rɪˈwɔrd |
|
n. 奖赏;报酬 vt. 酬谢;奖励 |
Hard work will reward you with real progress. |
| 574 |
larva |
/ˈlɑːvə/ |
|
n. [pl. larvae] 幼虫,幼体 |
The larva develops into an adult insect under suitable conditions. |
| 575 |
offspring |
/ˈɔfsprɪŋ/ |
|
n. 子女,后代;产物 |
Many animals protect their offspring until they can survive independently. |
| 576 |
crater |
/ˈkreɪtə(r)/ |
|
n. 火山口;坑 |
The volcanic crater attracts scientists and tourists from around the world. |
| 577 |
ensue |
/ɪnˈsjuː/ |
|
vi. 继而发生;接着发生 |
Serious delays may ensue if the railway system loses power. |
| 578 |
instruct |
ɪnˈstrʌkt |
|
vt. 教导;指示,命令 |
Teachers instruct students to check their answers carefully. |
| 579 |
native |
ˈneɪtɪv |
|
a. 当地(人)的 n. 本地人,本国人 |
Our teacher is a native speaker of English. |
| 580 |
loyalty |
ˈlɔɪəlti |
|
n. 忠诚,忠心 |
Her loyalty to the team never changed after defeat. |
| 581 |
reduce |
rɪˈdus |
|
v. 减少,缩小;简化 |
Exercise can reduce stress before important exams. |
| 582 |
service |
ˈsɝvɪs |
|
n. 服务,帮助;公共设施,公用事业;维修,保养;行政部门,服务机构 vt. 维修,保养 |
Good customer service makes shoppers feel welcome. |
| 583 |
dwell |
/dwel/ |
|
vi. 居住;栖身 |
More people now dwell in cities than in rural areas. |
| 584 |
sensation |
/senˈseɪʃn/ |
|
n. (感官的)感觉能力;感觉,知觉;轰动,引起轰动的事件(或人物) |
The discovery caused a sensation in the international scientific community. |
| 585 |
scrap |
/skræp/ |
|
n. 碎屑 vt. 废弃;抛弃 |
The government decided to scrap the ineffective subsidy programme. |
| 586 |
anxious |
ˈæŋkʃəs |
|
a. 渴望的;忧虑的 |
Tom is anxious about the exam results today. |
| 587 |
clay |
kleɪ |
|
n. 泥土,黏土 |
We made small cups from clay in art class. |
| 588 |
rival |
ˈraɪvəl |
|
n. 竞争者,竞争对手;可与匹敌的人(或物) a. 竞争的,对抗的 vt. 与……竞争;与……匹敌,比得上;竞争,对抗 |
Our main rival won the regional debate competition. |
| 589 |
attraction |
əˈtrækʃən |
|
n. 爱慕,吸引;吸引力;具有吸引力的事(或人) |
The science museum became a popular attraction for students. |
| 590 |
earthwork |
/ˈə:θwə:k/ |
|
n. 土方(工程) |
The road project requires extensive earthwork before construction can begin. |
| 591 |
surround |
səˈraʊnd |
|
vt. 围绕;包围 |
Tall trees surround our school playground. |
| 592 |
horrify |
/ˈhɔrɪfaɪ/ |
|
vt. 使恐惧,使惊骇;使震惊;使感到厌恶 |
Images of severe pollution can horrify the public into demanding action. |
| 593 |
compact |
/kəmˈpækt/ |
|
a. 紧密的,结实的;简明的;紧凑的 vt. 使紧凑,压缩 |
Compact urban design can reduce travel distances and energy consumption. |
| 594 |
enquire |
ɪnˈkwaɪər |
|
v. 打听,询问;查问,调查 |
Please enquire at reception about the lost backpack. |
| 595 |
onwards |
/ˈɔnwədz/ |
|
ad. 向前地,前进地 |
From 2015 onwards, renewable energy use increased steadily. |
| 596 |
kidney |
/ˈkɪdnɪ/ |
|
n. 肾,肾脏 |
Each kidney filters waste products from the blood. |
| 597 |
clutch |
/klʌtʃ/ |
|
n. 离合器; [常 pl.] 控制 v. 企图抓;抓紧 |
The child began to clutch the railing during the earthquake. |
| 598 |
combine |
kəmˈbaɪn |
|
v. 联合,结合 |
We combine English with music in the activity. |
| 599 |
chart |
tʃɑrt |
|
n. 图,图表;海图 vt. 记录;用图表表示;制图 |
This chart shows our class reading progress clearly. |
| 600 |
asthma |
/ˈæsmə/ |
|
n. 哮喘症 |
Air pollution can trigger asthma in vulnerable children. |
| 601 |
occasion |
əˈkeɪʒən |
|
n. 时刻,时候;场合;重大(或特殊)活动,盛会;时机,机会;起因,理由 vt. 引起,惹起 |
We dressed formally on this occasion to welcome our guests. |
| 602 |
mineral |
ˈmɪnərəl |
|
n. 矿物,矿石 |
I bought mineral water after the run. |
| 603 |
recover |
rɪˈkʌvɚ |
|
v. 重新获得,重新得到;使复原,使康复;收回,换回 |
She will recover from the cold soon. |
| 604 |
critical |
ˈkrɪtɪkəl |
|
a. 批评的,评论的;危急的,紧要的;临界的;挑剔的 |
Good communication is critical to a team's success. |
| 605 |
summary |
ˈsʌməri |
|
n. 摘要,概要 a. 概括的,简略的 |
Write a short summary after reading the article. |
| 606 |
remove |
rɪˈmuːv |
|
vt. 排除,消除;搬迁,移动;开除,解除 n. 距离,间距 |
Please remove your shoes before entering the lab. |
| 607 |
coffer |
/ˈkɔfə(r)/ |
|
n. 保险箱 |
Tourism revenue added substantial funds to the public coffer. |
| 608 |
bound |
baʊnd |
|
a. 负有义务的;一定的,必然的 |
You are bound to succeed with steady effort. |
| 609 |
mercury |
ˈmɝkjəri |
|
n. 水银 |
The old thermometer contains a small amount of mercury. |
| 610 |
trinket |
/ˈtrɪŋkɪt/ |
|
n. 小装饰品;不值钱的珠宝 |
The market sells every kind of inexpensive trinket to visitors. |
| 611 |
expire |
/ɪkˈspaɪə(r)/ |
|
v. 期满;终止 |
The temporary visa will expire at the end of the month. |
| 612 |
turbine |
ˈtɝbaɪn |
|
n. 涡轮机,汽轮机 |
The wind turbine generates electricity for the nearby village. |
| 613 |
backbone |
/ˈbækbəʊn/ |
|
n. 脊椎;骨干;支柱 |
Small businesses form the backbone of many local economies. |
| 614 |
attribute |
ˈætrəˌbjut |
|
vt. 把……归于;n. 属性;品质 |
Many people attribute their success to daily practice and patience. |
| 615 |
proposal |
prəˈpoʊzəl |
|
n. 提议,建议;求婚 |
The committee accepted her proposal for a new school library. |
| 616 |
coach |
koʊtʃ |
|
n. 教练;指导;长途汽车 vt. 训练;辅导 |
Our coach teaches us how to run faster. |
| 617 |
fatal |
ˈfeɪtəl |
|
a. 致命的;重大的;命中注定的;灾难性的 |
A fatal mistake can destroy years of careful work. |
| 618 |
currency |
ˈkɜrənsi |
|
n. 货币;通用,流行 |
This shop accepts local currency, not foreign coins. |
| 619 |
complain |
kəmˈpleɪn |
|
v. 抱怨;投诉 |
Many students complain about the amount of weekend homework. |
| 620 |
disrupt |
/dɪsˈrʌpt/ |
|
vt. 使中断;扰乱 |
Extreme weather can disrupt transport and essential public services. |
| 621 |
tramp |
/træmp/ |
|
v. 跋涉;踩踏 n. 长途跋涉 |
Hikers tramp across the wet ground and damage fragile plants. |
| 622 |
pest |
pɛst |
|
n. 害虫 |
The farmer found a pest on the cabbage. |
| 623 |
inflation |
ɪnˈfleɪʃən |
|
n. 通货膨胀 |
High inflation makes food and housing more expensive. |
| 624 |
amount |
əˈmaʊnt |
|
n. 总额 vi. 合计 |
A large amount of homework filled my evening. |
| 625 |
given |
ˈgɪvən |
|
a. 规定的,特定的;假设的 |
We stayed indoors, given the heavy rain outside. |
| 626 |
advanced |
ədˈvænst |
|
a. 先进的 |
Our school offers advanced courses in science and technology. |
| 627 |
crank |
/kræŋk/ |
|
n. 曲柄,曲轴 vt. 用曲柄转动某物 |
The old machine starts when workers turn a metal crank. |
| 628 |
bunch |
bʌntʃ |
|
n. 群,伙;束,串,捆 v. 集中,挤在一起;使成一束(或一群等) |
She bought a bunch of grapes for the picnic. |
| 629 |
costume |
/ˈkɔstjuːm/ |
|
n. 戏装;(特定场合穿的)成套服装 |
Traditional costume can express a community's cultural identity. |
| 630 |
scare |
skɛr |
|
n. 惊恐,恐慌 v. 吓,使害怕;受惊吓,感到害怕 |
Loud thunder can scare young children at night. |
| 631 |
juvenile |
/ˈdʒuːvənaɪl/ |
|
a. 少年的,少年特有的;幼稚的,不成熟的 n. 未成年人,少年 |
The justice system should focus on rehabilitating each juvenile offender. |
| 632 |
freight |
freɪt |
|
n. 货物 vt. 运送(货物);货运 |
The company sends heavy freight across the country by rail. |
| 633 |
steam |
stim |
|
n. (蒸)汽,汽雾 v. 发出蒸汽;(火车、轮船)行驶;用蒸汽开动 |
Hot steam rose from the soup bowl. |
| 634 |
valuable |
ˈvæljəbəl |
|
a. 贵重的,有价值的 n. 贵重物品,财宝 |
Your advice is valuable to our team. |
| 635 |
bring out |
|
|
出版;激起;鼓励 |
Good discussion can bring out creative ideas from quiet students. |
| 636 |
request |
rɪˈkwɛst |
|
n./vt. 要求;请求 |
Please make a request before using my computer. |
| 637 |
dash |
dæʃ |
|
v. 飞奔,猛冲;猛掷;使破灭,使沮丧 n. 飞奔,猛冲;破折号;精力,干劲 |
We make a dash for shelter when rain starts. |
| 638 |
coarse |
kɔrs |
|
a. 粗的;粗糙的;粗劣的 |
The coarse sand hurt my bare feet on the beach. |
| 639 |
linen |
ˈlɪnən |
|
n. 亚麻织品;亚麻布 |
This summer shirt is made of cool linen. |
| 640 |
generous |
ˈdʒɛnərəs |
|
a. 慷慨的;大量的 |
Her generous offer helped many poor students. |
| 641 |
campaign |
kæmˈpeɪn |
|
vi. 参加活动;作战 n. 战役;活动 |
They campaign for cleaner air in our city. |
| 642 |
spot |
spɑt |
|
vt. 认出,发现;看见,注意到 n. 地点,处所;斑点,污点;少量 |
I found a quiet spot to read. |
| 643 |
outcome |
ˈaʊtˌkʌm |
|
n. 结果,成果;后果;结局;出口,输出量 |
Hard work can change the final outcome. |
| 644 |
deception |
dɪˈsɛpʃən |
|
n. 欺骗;诡计 |
His friendly smile hid a clever deception. |
| 645 |
sharpen |
ˈʃɑrpən |
|
v. 削尖,磨快;使敏锐,使敏捷 |
Please sharpen your pencil before the test starts. |
| 646 |
practical |
ˈpræktɪkəl |
|
a. 实际的,实用的;实践的,应用的 |
She gave us practical advice before the exam. |
| 647 |
pliable |
/ˈplaɪəbl/ |
|
a. (指人或思想)容易受影响的;顺从的;易弯的,柔韧的 |
The material remains pliable even at relatively low temperatures. |
| 648 |
disposal |
dɪsˈpoʊzəl |
|
n. 处理,处置;布置,安排 |
Safe disposal of batteries protects both people and the environment. |
| 649 |
subsidiary |
/səbˈsɪdɪərɪ/ |
|
n. 子公司;附属机构;支流;a. 次要的;辅助的,附设的 |
The multinational company opened a subsidiary in the region. |
| 650 |
cautious |
ˈkɔʃəs |
|
a. 十分小心的,谨慎的 |
Be cautious when you cross the busy street. |
| 651 |
pattern |
ˈpætərn |
|
n. 样式;模式 vt. 构成图案;使形成,促成 |
The shirt has a simple pattern of blue lines. |
| 652 |
terrain |
/təˈreɪn/ |
|
n. 地形,地势 |
Mountainous terrain makes road construction difficult and expensive. |
| 653 |
darkroom |
/ˈdɑ:kru:m/ |
|
n. 暗室 |
Traditional photographers develop film inside a lightproof darkroom. |
| 654 |
kneel |
nil |
|
vi. 跪 |
The nurse had to kneel beside the injured runner. |
| 655 |
contempt |
kənˈtɛmpt |
|
n. 轻视,鄙视,不尊重;蔑视 |
We should never show contempt for honest manual workers. |
| 656 |
badge |
/bædʒ/ |
|
n. 徽章;标记;象征 |
The certification badge helps consumers identify sustainable products. |
| 657 |
feeble |
ˈfibəl |
|
a. 虚弱的;无效的 |
His feeble voice was barely heard across the noisy room. |
| 658 |
virtue |
ˈvɝtʃu |
|
n. 美德;优点 |
Honesty is a virtue we should practice daily. |
| 659 |
fibre |
ˈfaɪbər |
|
n. 纤维 |
Fruit gives us fibre and keeps our bodies healthy. |
| 660 |
suburb |
ˈsʌbərb |
|
n. 郊区 |
My family moved to a quiet suburb last summer. |
| 661 |
ration |
/ˈræʃn/ |
|
n. 配给量,定量;给养,口粮 vt. 配给,定量供应 |
During the drought, officials had to ration drinking water. |
| 662 |
debt |
dɛt |
|
n. 债,债务 |
He worked hard to pay off his debt. |
| 663 |
conquest |
ˈkɑŋkwɛst |
|
n. 征服;战利品 |
The conquest of fear began with one brave step. |
| 664 |
snap |
snæp |
|
v. 咔嚓折断,啪地绷断;(啪的一声)打开(或关上);咬;厉声说话,怒声责斥 n. 咔嚓声 a. 突然的,匆忙的 |
The dry branch may snap under your weight. |
| 665 |
express |
ɪksˈprɛs |
|
vt. 表达,表示 a. 特快的,快速的;明确的 n. 快车,快运,快递 |
Students express their ideas clearly in class. |
| 666 |
nominal |
/ˈnɔmɪnl/ |
|
a. 名义上的;(金额、租金等)微不足道的 |
Students pay a nominal fee to use the community library. |
| 667 |
acquire |
əˈkwaɪər |
|
vt. 取得,获得 |
Students acquire new skills through practice. |
| 668 |
register |
ˈrɛdʒɪstər |
|
n. 注册,登记;登记表 v. 注册,登记 |
Please register for the exam before Friday afternoon. |
| 669 |
rot |
rɑt |
|
n. 腐烂 v. (使)腐烂 |
Fruit will rot quickly in a hot room. |
| 670 |
miserable |
ˈmɪzərəbəl |
|
a. 悲惨的,痛苦的;令人难受的 |
He felt miserable after losing his wallet on the trip. |
| 671 |
divide |
dɪˈvaɪd |
|
v. 分开,分隔;分配,分享;除(以) n. 分歧,差异;分界线,分水岭 |
Please divide the cake into eight equal pieces. |
| 672 |
gross |
ɡroʊs |
|
a. 总的,毛的 |
Her gross income rose by ten percent last year. |
| 673 |
cloakroom |
/ˈkləukrum/ |
|
n. 衣帽间; <英> 洗手间 |
Visitors may leave coats and bags in the cloakroom. |
| 674 |
refusal |
rɪˈfjuzəl |
|
n. 拒绝 |
Her refusal surprised everyone at the meeting. |
| 675 |
coupon |
ˈkuˌpɔn |
|
n. 优惠券;票证;配给券;参赛表,订货单 |
This coupon saves ten dollars on your next purchase. |
| 676 |
tome |
/təum/ |
|
n. 册,大部头书;(有学术价值的)巨著 |
The scholar spent years writing a detailed historical tome. |
| 677 |
toxin |
/ˈtɔksɪn/ |
|
n. 毒素,毒质 |
The factory released a dangerous toxin into the nearby river. |
| 678 |
chip |
tʃɪp |
|
n. 碎片;芯片;瑕疵 v. 削(或凿)下(屑片或碎片) |
A tiny computer chip stores information inside the device. |
| 679 |
polish |
ˈpɑlɪʃ |
|
v. 磨光,擦亮;使优美,润饰 n. 擦光剂,上光蜡 |
Please polish your shoes before the school ceremony. |
| 680 |
wonder |
ˈwʌndɚ |
|
v. 诧异,奇怪;纳闷,想知道 n. 惊奇,惊异;奇迹,奇事 |
I wonder why the sky looks so red. |
| 681 |
shilling |
/ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ |
|
n. 先令 |
The old shilling reflects an earlier period of British currency. |
| 682 |
genuine |
ˈdʒɛnjəwən |
|
a. 真正的;真实的 |
His genuine smile made every nervous student feel welcome. |
| 683 |
attentive |
əˈtɛntɪv |
|
a. 注意的,专心的;关心的,体贴的;留意的 |
Good listeners are attentive to both words and feelings. |
| 684 |
personal |
ˈpɝsənəl |
|
a. 个人的,私人的;亲自的,本人的;身体的,人身的 |
Never share personal information with strangers online. |
| 685 |
bankrupt |
ˈbæŋkrəpt |
|
a. 破产的 |
The small shop went bankrupt after months of heavy losses. |
| 686 |
deplete |
/dɪˈpliːt/ |
|
vt. 倒空;(使)枯竭;消耗 |
Intensive farming can deplete nutrients in the soil. |
| 687 |
influence |
ˈɪnfluəns |
|
vt. 影响;n. 影响力;产生影响力的人 |
Parents often influence their children's study habits. |
| 688 |
fantasy |
ˈfæntəsi |
|
n. 想像 |
The story mixes science with fantasy and adventure. |
| 689 |
tragic |
/ˈtrædʒɪk/ |
|
a. 悲惨的;悲剧(性)的 |
The tragic accident led to stricter workplace safety rules. |
| 690 |
splint |
/splɪnt/ |
|
n. 细木梗;[医] (用于固定受伤肢体的)夹板 vt. 用夹板夹 |
A temporary splint kept the injured leg stable. |
| 691 |
foam |
/fəum/ |
|
n. 泡沫;泡沫材料 vi. 起泡沫 |
Chemical foam covered the polluted surface of the lake. |
| 692 |
format |
ˈfɔrˌmæt |
|
vt. 使格式化 n. 安排,计划;版式;格式 |
Use this format for your English report. |
| 693 |
bachelor |
ˈbætʃələr |
|
n. 学士;单身汉 |
My uncle is a bachelor and enjoys quiet evenings. |
| 694 |
typhoon |
ˌtaɪˈfun |
|
n. 台风 |
A strong typhoon closed our school for two days. |
| 695 |
slope |
sloʊp |
|
n. 斜坡;倾斜 vi 倾斜 |
We carefully climbed the steep slope behind our school. |
| 696 |
complex |
kəmˈplɛks |
|
n. 综合体,集合体;建筑群;情结 a. 合成的,综合的;复杂的,难懂的 |
The math problem looks complex, but try step by step. |
| 697 |
overhead |
ˌoʊvərˈhɛd |
|
a. 在头顶上的;高架的 n. 天花板;企业管理费用;ad. 在空中,在头顶上,在高处 |
A plane flew overhead during our English class. |
| 698 |
prey |
/preɪ/ |
|
n. 猎物,捕获物;牺牲品,战利品 vi. 捕食;折磨,使烦恼;掠夺 |
A healthy ecosystem contains both predator and prey species. |
| 699 |
catalogue |
ˈkætəˌlɔg |
|
n. 目录;系列 vt. 编目录;记载 |
The library catalogue helps students find books quickly. |
| 700 |
prerequisite |
/ˌpri:'rekwəzɪt/ |
|
n. 先决条件,前提;必备条件;a. 必备的 |
Basic literacy is a prerequisite for many skilled occupations. |
| 701 |
suggest |
səgˈdʒɛst |
|
v. 建议,提出;暗示 |
I suggest reviewing notes before the test. |
| 702 |
volt |
voʊlt |
|
n. 伏特 |
The meter shows one volt across this small battery. |
| 703 |
weed |
wid |
|
n. 杂草 |
We need to weed the school garden this afternoon. |
| 704 |
screw |
skru |
|
v. 用螺钉固定 n. 螺丝(钉) |
Use this tool to tighten the loose screw. |
| 705 |
enlighten |
/ɪnˈlaɪtn/ |
|
vt. 启发;开导;阐明 |
Public campaigns can enlighten consumers about hidden environmental costs. |
| 706 |
textile |
ˈtɛksˌtaɪl |
|
n. 纺织品 |
This factory produces textile products from recycled materials. |
| 707 |
hesitate |
ˈhɛzəˌteɪt |
|
vi. 犹豫;不情愿 |
Do not hesitate to ask questions after class. |
| 708 |
tutor |
ˈtutər |
|
v. (给……)当家庭教师 n. 导师;家庭教师 |
A tutor helped me improve my math skills. |
| 709 |
topsoil |
/ˈtɒpsɔɪl/ |
|
n. 表层土 |
Heavy rain washed fertile topsoil from the unprotected field. |
| 710 |
surgeon |
ˈsɝdʒən |
|
n. 外科医生 |
The surgeon saved the patient during the long operation. |
| 711 |
promise |
ˈprɑmɪs |
|
n./v. 允诺,保证;预兆,预示 |
You should keep your promise after you say it. |
| 712 |
battery |
ˈbætəri |
|
n. 电池(组),蓄电池(组) |
My phone battery died during the online class. |
| 713 |
thunder |
ˈθʌndər |
|
n. 雷;雷声 v. 打雷;轰隆响 |
Loud thunder woke me up during the storm. |
| 714 |
delicate |
ˈdɛləkət |
|
a. 纤细的;精巧的;微妙的 |
Be careful with this delicate glass cup. |
| 715 |
account |
əˈkaʊnt |
|
v. 说明,解释;(在数量、比例方面)占;导致 n. 账,账户;叙述,说明 |
Lack of sleep can account for his poor memory. |
| 716 |
booklet |
/ˈbuklɪt/ |
|
n. 小册子 |
The health centre distributes a booklet on disease prevention. |
| 717 |
layout |
ˈleɪˌaʊt |
|
n. 布局,安排,设计 |
The simple layout makes this website easy to use. |
| 718 |
venture |
ˈvɛntʃər |
|
v. 敢于去;拿……冒险,冒……的险 n. 风险投资,(商业等的)风险项目 |
Few beginners venture into the forest alone after dark. |
| 719 |
shrink |
ʃrɪŋk |
|
v. (使)收缩;萎缩 |
Cotton shirts may shrink in very hot water. |
| 720 |
gland |
/glænd/ |
|
n. 腺 |
This gland produces hormones that regulate growth and metabolism. |
| 721 |
shortage |
ˈʃɔrtədʒ |
|
n. 不足,缺少 |
The city faces a serious water shortage this summer. |
| 722 |
clerk |
klɝk |
|
n. 办事员;职员 |
The clerk checked my form at the desk. |
| 723 |
attach |
əˈtætʃ |
|
v. 系,贴;认为有重要性(或意义,价值等);使附属,附加 |
Please attach your photo to the form before Friday. |
| 724 |
flip |
/flɪp/ |
|
v. 轻抛;轻弹 |
Readers can flip between digital pages with a simple gesture. |
| 725 |
comment |
ˈkɑmɛnt |
|
n. 注释,评论,意见 v. 注释,评论 |
Please make a comment on this news after reading. |
| 726 |
emphasize |
ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz |
|
vt. 强调,着重 |
Teachers often emphasize the importance of reviewing mistakes regularly. |
| 727 |
flame |
fleɪm |
|
n. 火焰;强烈的感情 v. 发火焰,燃烧 |
A small flame danced above the candle. |
| 728 |
foresee |
fɔrˈsi |
|
vt. 预见,预知 |
Few people could foresee the storm last night. |
| 729 |
historic |
hɪsˈtɔrɪk |
|
a. 有历史意义的;历史的,历史性的 |
The moon landing was a historic achievement for all humanity. |
| 730 |
provision |
prəˈvɪʒən |
|
n. 供应,(一批)供应品;准备,预备;条款,规定;给养,口粮 |
We must make provision for food during the long journey. |
| 731 |
reception |
rɪˈsɛpʃən |
|
n. 接收,接受;接待,招待会;接收效果 |
The hotel reception helped us check in quickly. |
| 732 |
suspend |
səsˈpɛnd |
|
vt. 吊,悬挂;推迟;暂停,中止 |
The school may suspend classes because of the heavy snow. |
| 733 |
clue |
klu |
|
n. 线索;提示 |
This footprint may provide a clue to the mystery. |
| 734 |
stammer |
/ˈstæmə(r)/ |
|
n. 结巴,口吃 v. 口吃 |
An anxious speaker may stammer during a formal presentation. |
| 735 |
hawk |
hɔk |
|
n. 鹰,隼 |
A hawk circled above the quiet field. |
| 736 |
swamp |
/swɔmp/ |
|
vt. 淹没;使应接不暇 n. 沼泽 |
A sudden increase in applications could swamp the small department. |
| 737 |
jealous |
ˈdʒɛləs |
|
a. 嫉妒的;猜疑的 |
She felt jealous of her sister's musical talent. |
| 738 |
favour |
ˈfeɪvər |
|
n. 帮忙;偏爱;赞同;恩惠 vt. 赞同;较喜欢,偏袒;有利于 |
Could you do me a favour after class? |
| 739 |
fickle |
/ˈfɪkl/ |
|
a. 易变的,无常的 |
Consumer demand can be fickle during periods of economic uncertainty. |
| 740 |
uphill |
/ˏʌpˈhɪl/ |
|
ad. 向上,往上;上坡;艰难地 |
Reducing entrenched inequality remains an uphill struggle. |
| 741 |
succeed |
səkˈsid |
|
v. 成功;接着发生 |
You can succeed in math through daily practice. |
| 742 |
gender |
ˈdʒɛndər |
|
n. 性别;(语法中的)性 |
Our school encourages open discussions about gender equality. |
| 743 |
donate |
ˈdoʊˌneɪt |
|
vt. 捐赠,赠送 |
Many students donate books to children in remote villages. |
| 744 |
defence |
dɪˈfɛns |
|
n. 防御,保护;辩护;答辩; [pl.] 防务工事 |
She spoke in defence of the student during the meeting. |
| 745 |
volume |
ˈvɑljum |
|
n. 卷,册;体积;音量 |
Please turn down the volume while your sister studies. |
| 746 |
refund |
/ˈriːfʌnd/ |
|
n. 退款;vt. 退还(钱款),偿付 |
Passengers may request a full refund after a cancelled journey. |
| 747 |
emboss |
/ɪmˈbɔs/ |
|
vt. 使……凸出;压花(纹) |
Manufacturers emboss the safety symbol on every approved product. |
| 748 |
internationalist |
/ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəlɪst/ |
|
n. 国际主义者;a. 国际主义者的 |
An internationalist supports cooperation across national borders. |
| 749 |
scatter |
ˈskætər |
|
v. (使人或动物)散开,驱散;撒;撒播 |
The wind will scatter the dry leaves across the yard. |
| 750 |
appetite |
ˈæpəˌtaɪt |
|
n. 食欲,胃口;欲望 |
A long run gave me a strong appetite. |
| 751 |
prevail |
prɪˈveɪl |
|
vi. 流行,盛行;占优势,战胜 |
Justice will eventually prevail over fear and violence. |
| 752 |
glossary |
/ˈglɔsərɪ/ |
|
n. 词汇表;术语表 |
The textbook includes a glossary of specialised scientific terms. |
| 753 |
goodwill |
/ˏgudˈwɪl/ |
|
n. 友好,善意;信誉 |
The volunteer programme created goodwill between neighbouring communities. |
| 754 |
amass |
/əˈmæs/ |
|
vt. 积聚 |
Large corporations can amass enormous quantities of consumer data. |
| 755 |
federal |
ˈfɛdərəl |
|
a. 联邦的,联盟的 |
The federal government made a new safety rule. |
| 756 |
grip |
ɡrɪp |
|
v. 握紧,抓牢;吸引住……的注意力(或想象力等) n. 紧握,抓牢;掌握,控制 |
Please grip the rail firmly while climbing these steep stairs. |
| 757 |
mansion |
/ˋmænʃən/ |
|
n. 大厦;(豪华的)宅邸 |
The historic mansion now serves as a public museum. |
| 758 |
galaxy |
/ˈgæləksɪ/ |
|
n. [the G-] 银河;星系;群英 |
Our galaxy contains billions of stars and planetary systems. |
| 759 |
route |
rut |
|
n. 路线;路程 |
This is the safest route to school during winter. |
| 760 |
opposite |
ˈɑpəzɪt |
|
prep. 在……对面 a. 对面的,对立的;相反的,相对的 n. 对立面,对立物 |
The bookstore is opposite the school gate. |
| 761 |
relief |
rɪˈlif |
|
n. (痛苦等)减轻,解除;援救,救济;安慰;缓和剂 |
The exam was, to my relief, not difficult. |
| 762 |
harness |
ˈhɑrnəs |
|
vt. 控制,利用;上马具 n. 马具 |
We should harness solar energy to protect our planet. |
| 763 |
bent |
bɛnt |
|
a. 被弄弯的,弯曲的 n. 爱好,天赋 |
The bent road led us to a quiet village. |
| 764 |
stitch |
/stɪtʃ/ |
|
vt. 缝,缝合 n. 一针,针脚 |
Surgeons used a fine stitch to close the small wound. |
| 765 |
manual |
ˈmænjuəl |
|
n. 手册,指南 a. 手的,手工的,体力的 |
Read the manual carefully before using the new printer. |
| 766 |
mite |
/maɪt/ |
|
n. 极小量;螨虫 |
A dust mite can trigger an allergic reaction in some people. |
| 767 |
burglar |
ˈbɝɡlɚ |
|
n. 窃贼 |
A burglar broke into the house last night. |
| 768 |
scheme |
skim |
|
n. 计划,方案;体系,体制;阴谋 v. 计划,策划;密谋 |
Our school launched a recycling scheme last month. |
| 769 |
addition |
əˈdɪʃən |
|
n. 加,增加(物) |
In addition, please check your answers carefully. |
| 770 |
sensory |
/ˈsensəri/ |
|
a. 感觉的,感官的 |
The exhibition offers a rich sensory experience through sound and light. |
| 771 |
grove |
/grəuv/ |
|
n. 树丛,小树丛 |
A small olive grove provides income for several families. |
| 772 |
detach |
/dɪˈtætʃ/ |
|
v. 分开,分离;分遣 |
Users can detach the battery before recycling the device. |
| 773 |
torrent |
/ˈtɔrənt/ |
|
n. 洪流;爆发;(讲话等的)连发 |
A torrent of online criticism followed the controversial announcement. |
| 774 |
clarify |
ˈklɛrəˌfaɪ |
|
vt. 澄清;阐明 |
The teacher asked me to clarify my answer. |
| 775 |
thirsty |
ˈθɝsti |
|
a. 口渴的;饥渴的 |
After running, I felt thirsty and drank water. |
| 776 |
inspect |
ɪnˈspɛkt |
|
vt. 检查,检阅 |
The teacher will inspect our desks before the exam. |
| 777 |
seam |
/siːm/ |
|
n. 缝,接缝;煤层 |
Coal was extracted from a narrow underground seam. |
| 778 |
surgery |
ˈsɝdʒəri |
|
n. 外科学;外科手术;手术室,诊疗室 |
The athlete needed surgery after seriously injuring his knee. |
| 779 |
overwork |
/ˏəuvəˈwɜːk/ |
|
v. 使劳累过分;对……使用过度;滥用(词等) n. 过重的工作;工作过度 |
Employers should not overwork staff during periods of high demand. |
| 780 |
parental |
/pəˈrentl/ |
|
a. 父的;母的;父母(般)的 |
Strong parental support often improves children's educational outcomes. |
| 781 |
sediment |
/ˈsedɪmənt/ |
|
n. 沉淀物;沉积物(如沙、砾、石、泥等) |
River sediment gradually builds fertile land near the coast. |
| 782 |
various |
ˈvɛriəs |
|
a. 各种各样的;不同的;多方面的 |
Students chose various clubs after the meeting. |
| 783 |
resit |
/ˏriːˈsɪt/ |
|
v./n. 重修,补考 |
Students may resit the examination if they narrowly fail. |
| 784 |
menace |
/ˈmenəs/ |
|
n. 威胁;危险的人(或物) vt. 威胁到,危及 |
Plastic waste has become a serious menace to marine wildlife. |
| 785 |
contain |
kənˈteɪn |
|
vt. 包含,容纳,装有;控制,阻止,遏制 |
This bottle can contain two liters of water. |
| 786 |
fasten |
ˈfæsən |
|
v. 扎牢,扣住 |
Please fasten your seat belt before the bus moves. |
| 787 |
position |
pəˈzɪʃən |
|
n. 位置,方位;职位,职务;姿势,姿态;见解,立场 vt. 安放,安置 |
Please check the position of your desk before class. |
| 788 |
simulate |
/ˈsɪmjuleɪt/ |
|
vt. 模仿,模拟;假装,伪装;扮演 |
The computer model can simulate future patterns of urban growth. |
| 789 |
Scratch |
skrætʃ |
|
n. 划伤,抓痕 v. 抓,掻;划破,划损 |
Scratch your arm gently if it feels itchy. |
| 790 |
assist |
əˈsɪst |
|
v. 帮助,援助,协助 |
Can you assist me with this science project? |
| 791 |
mammal |
/ˈmæml/ |
|
n. 哺乳动物 |
Every mammal feeds its young with milk. |
| 792 |
illegal |
ɪˈligəl |
|
a. 不合法的,违法的 |
It is illegal to copy answers in the exam. |
| 793 |
sinew |
/ˈsɪnjuː/ |
|
n. 肌腱;力量的来源 |
The injury damaged a sinew connecting muscle to bone. |
| 794 |
veil |
/veɪl/ |
|
n. 面纱;遮蔽物 vt. 蒙着面纱;掩饰 |
Official statistics can sometimes veil deep regional inequalities. |
| 795 |
tend |
tɛnd |
|
v. 倾向于,趋于;照料;招待 |
I tend to review notes before a test. |
| 796 |
removal |
rɪˈmuvəl |
|
n. 除去;免职;搬迁 |
The removal of old desks created more classroom space. |
| 797 |
parallel |
ˈpærəˌlɛl |
|
n. 可相比拟的事物(或人),相似处;纬线 a. 平行的;类似的,相对应的;并行的 vt. 与……相似;比得上 |
The two roads run parallel through the quiet village. |
| 798 |
compel |
kəmˈpɛl |
|
vt. 强迫 |
The emergency may compel us to change our travel plans. |
| 799 |
institute |
ˈɪnstəˌtut |
|
n. 研究所,学院;vt. 建立,设立 |
The school will institute a new reading program. |
| 800 |
serial |
/ˈsɪərɪəl/ |
|
n. 连续剧 a. 连续的;顺序排列的 |
The educational serial explores one scientific topic each week. |
| 801 |
oversee |
/ˏəuvəˈsiː/ |
|
vt. 监督,监视(某人或某物);俯瞰,眺望 |
An independent body should oversee the allocation of public funds. |
| 802 |
donation |
doʊˈneɪʃən |
|
n. 捐款;捐赠 |
Her donation helped the library buy new computers. |
| 803 |
curious |
ˈkjʊriəs |
|
a. 好奇的;奇怪的 |
Children are curious about how robots work. |
| 804 |
jungle |
ˈdʒʌŋgəl |
|
n. 丛林 |
Monkeys moved quickly through the green jungle. |
| 805 |
optical |
ˈɑptɪkəl |
|
a. 视力的;光学的 |
This optical device helps scientists observe tiny cells. |
| 806 |
otherwise |
ˈʌðərˌwaɪz |
|
ad. 另样,用别的方法;在其他方面 conj. 要不然,否则 |
Hurry up, otherwise you will miss the bus. |
| 807 |
possession |
pəˈzɛʃən |
|
n. 持有,拥有;所有权;所有物,财产,财富;领土 |
My brother is in possession of the old key. |
| 808 |
however |
ˌhaʊˈɛvər |
|
conj. 不管用什么方法,然而 ad. 无论如何,不管怎样;可是;仍然 |
It was raining; however, we still played football. |
| 809 |
retail |
ˈriˌteɪl |
|
n. 零售 v. 零售,以……价格销售 |
These handmade bags retail for fifty dollars in local shops. |
| 810 |
morality |
/məˈrælətɪ/ |
|
n. 道德,美德 |
Public debates about technology often raise questions of morality. |
| 811 |
twofold |
/ˈtu:fəʊld/ |
|
a. 两位的,双重的;两部分的 ad. 两倍地,双重地 |
The new policy has a twofold purpose: prevention and rehabilitation. |
| 812 |
solution |
səˈluʃən |
|
n. 解答,解决办法;溶解,溶液 |
We finally found a solution to the difficult problem. |
| 813 |
embassy |
ˈɛmbəsi |
|
n. 大使馆;大使馆全体官员 |
We applied for visas at the embassy. |
| 814 |
remark |
rɪˈmɑrk |
|
v. 评论,谈论;注意到,察觉 n. 评语,评论;注释 |
Please make a helpful remark after your partner speaks. |
| 815 |
delay |
dɪˈleɪ |
|
n./v. 耽搁,延迟,延期,迟滞 |
Heavy rain caused a delay in our trip. |
| 816 |
congress |
ˈkɑŋɡrəs |
|
n. (代表)大会;(美国等国的)国会,议会 |
The international congress attracted scientists from thirty countries. |
| 817 |
germ |
dʒɝm |
|
n. 微生物,细菌;起源,萌芽 |
A germ can spread quickly through unwashed hands. |
| 818 |
fashion |
ˈfæʃən |
|
n. 方式;流行款式;时装 |
Loose jackets are in fashion among teenagers this year. |
| 819 |
carousel |
/ˏkærəˈsel/ |
|
n. 行李式传送带 |
Passengers collected their luggage from the airport carousel. |
| 820 |
splash |
/splæʃ/ |
|
v. 溅;泼 |
Heavy vehicles splash dirty water onto nearby pedestrians. |
| 821 |
spade |
speɪd |
|
n. 铁锹 |
Dad used a spade to dig the garden. |
| 822 |
filter |
ˈfɪltər |
|
n. 过滤器 v. 过滤;(消息等)走漏 |
This simple device can filter dirty water during emergencies. |
| 823 |
aspect |
ˈæsˌpɛkt |
|
n. 方面;(建筑物的)朝向,方向;外貌,外观样子 |
Teamwork is an important aspect of our project. |
| 824 |
objection |
əbˈdʒɛkʃən |
|
n. 反对;反对的理由 |
Students may raise an objection to unfair classroom rules. |
| 825 |
tunnel |
ˈtʌnəl |
|
n. 隧道;地道 v. 挖(地道),开(隧道) |
The train disappeared into the tunnel beneath the mountain. |
| 826 |
contrast |
ˈkɑntræst |
|
n. 对比;对照 /kənˈtrɑːst/ v. 对比;对照;形成对比 |
Lisa, in contrast to Tom, prefers studying alone. |
| 827 |
effect |
ɪˈfɛkt |
|
n. 作用,影响;结果;效果 vt. 使产生,招致;实现 |
Sleep has a strong effect on memory. |
| 828 |
parcel |
ˈpɑrsəl |
|
n. 包裹 |
The parcel arrived before our class trip. |
| 829 |
distance |
ˈdɪstəns |
|
n. 距离;远方;一长段时间 |
Keep a safe distance from the moving bus. |
| 830 |
stem |
stɛm |
|
n. 茎;(树)干;词干 vt. 止住,抑止,堵住,阻止 |
Many health problems stem from a lack of sleep. |
| 831 |
normal |
ˈnɔrməl |
|
a. 正常的,平常的;标准的,规范的,正规的 |
It is normal to feel nervous before exams. |
| 832 |
sincere |
sɪnˈsɪr |
|
a. 真挚的,诚挚的,真诚的,诚恳的 |
Please accept my sincere thanks for your patient help. |
| 833 |
summarise |
/'sʌməraɪz/ |
|
v. 总结,概括 |
The final paragraph should summarise the main argument clearly. |
| 834 |
foetus |
/ˈfiːtəs/ |
|
n. 胎儿;胚胎 |
Poor maternal nutrition can affect the developing foetus. |
| 835 |
merge |
/mɜːdʒ/ |
|
v. (使)结合 |
The two transport agencies will merge to reduce administrative costs. |
| 836 |
aware |
əˈwɛr |
|
a. 知道的;意识到的 |
Be aware of cars when you cross roads. |
| 837 |
label |
ˈleɪbəl |
|
vt. 贴标签于 n. 标签,标记;称号;绰号,外号 |
Please put a label on each box before moving it. |
| 838 |
guarantee |
ˌɡɛrənˈtiː |
|
v. 保证;允诺;n. 保证;担保物 |
Good habits guarantee better progress in English learning. |
| 839 |
impulse |
/ˈɪmpʌls/ |
|
n. 冲动,突如其来的念头;刺激,驱使;脉冲 |
Consumers should resist the impulse to replace functioning devices. |
| 840 |
wax |
wæks |
|
n. 蜡;蜂蜡 v. 给……上蜡,给……打蜡;(月亮)渐圆,渐满 |
Dad put wax on the car to shine. |
| 841 |
appear |
əˈpɪr |
|
v. 出现,显露,公开露面;出场,问世;仿佛,似乎 |
Stars appear in the sky after sunset. |
| 842 |
check |
tʃɛk |
|
v. 检查,核对;阻止,制止 n. 检查,核对;制止,抵制;支票,帐单 |
Please check your answers before you hand in homework. |
| 843 |
collect |
kəˈlɛkt |
|
v. 收集,搜集;领取,接走;收(税等);聚焦;积累 |
We collect plastic bottles for the class project. |
| 844 |
attract |
əˈtrækt |
|
vt. 吸引,招引,引诱,引起(注意等) |
Bright posters attract many students to the club. |
| 845 |
describe |
dɪˈskraɪb |
|
vt. 描述,描写,形容 |
Please describe the picture in three simple sentences. |
| 846 |
chunk |
/tʃʌŋk/ |
|
n. 大块;相当大的部分(或数量) |
Housing consumes a large chunk of many household budgets. |
| 847 |
agency |
ˈeɪdʒənsi |
|
n. 机构;代理,代办 |
The travel agency booked our tickets for the school trip. |
| 848 |
blend |
blɛnd |
|
v. (使)混合,(使)混杂 n. 混合物;混合,交融 |
Please blend the bananas with milk for breakfast. |
| 849 |
conceive |
/kənˈsiːv/ |
|
v. (构)想出,构想,设想;怀孕 |
Researchers must conceive practical solutions to complex social problems. |
| 850 |
affect |
əˈfɛkt |
|
v. 影响;感染 |
Bad weather can affect our travel plan. |
| 851 |
extend |
ɪksˈtɛnd |
|
v. 延长;扩大 |
The teacher will extend the deadline by two days. |
| 852 |
advice |
ədˈvaɪs |
|
n. 劝告,忠告;建议,(医生等的)意见 |
My teacher gave useful advice before the exam. |
| 853 |
attitude |
ˈætəˌtud |
|
n. 态度,看法;姿势 |
A positive attitude can make difficult work easier. |
| 854 |
deliver |
dɪˈlɪvər |
|
v. 交付,递送;发表,表达;释放;接生 |
The monitor will deliver a short speech tomorrow. |
| 855 |
course |
kɔrs |
|
n. 过程,进程;路线,方针;跑道;课程 v. 追猎;运行;流动 |
I joined an English course to improve my speaking. |
| 856 |
match |
mætʃ |
|
n. 火柴;比赛,竞赛;对手,敌手 v. 匹配,相称 |
Can you match each word with its picture? |
| 857 |
employ |
ɪmˈplɔɪ |
|
n./vt. 雇用;用,使用 |
The company will employ five new engineers. |
| 858 |
pedal |
/ˈpedl/ |
|
v. 骑车;踩踏板 n. 踏板 |
More commuters would pedal to work if cycling routes were safer. |
| 859 |
resident |
ˈrɛzɪdənt |
|
n. 居民,住户 a. 常驻的,居住的 |
Every resident should help keep the neighborhood clean. |
| 860 |
degrade |
/dɪˈgreɪd/ |
|
v. (使)降级;(使)堕落;(使)降解;(使)退化 |
Untreated waste can degrade water quality over time. |
| 861 |
particle |
ˈpɑrtəkəl |
|
n. 极少量;微粒 |
A tiny particle of dust landed on my notebook. |
| 862 |
transport |
ˈtrænspɔrt |
|
n. 运输,运送;运输系统,运载工具;vt. 运输,运送,搬运 |
Buses transport students to school every morning. |
| 863 |
prepare |
prɪˈpɛr |
|
v. 准备,预备 |
We prepare for the exam every morning. |
| 864 |
chaos |
ˈkeɪɑs |
|
n. 混乱 |
The classroom was in chaos after the game. |
| 865 |
gorge |
/gɔːdʒ/ |
|
v. 狼吞虎咽,塞饱 n. 山峡,峡谷 |
A railway bridge now crosses the deep mountain gorge. |
| 866 |
detract |
/dɪˈtrækt/ |
|
v. 去掉,减损 |
Excessive decoration may detract from the clarity of a presentation. |
| 867 |
seal |
sil |
|
vt. 封,密封 n. 封铅,封条;印,图章;海豹 |
Please seal the envelope before you mail it. |
| 868 |
depress |
dɪˈprɛs |
|
vt. 使沮丧;使不景气;降低,减少 |
Constant negative comments can depress even the most confident student. |
| 869 |
scarce |
skɛrs |
|
a. 缺乏的,不足的;稀少的,罕见的 |
During the drought, clean water became scarce in the village. |
| 870 |
evidence |
ˈɛvɪdəns |
|
n. 根据,证据 ;形迹,迹象 |
The photos gave clear evidence of the accident. |
| 871 |
besides |
bɪˈsaɪdz |
|
prep. 除……之外 ad. 而且 |
I packed snacks besides water for the trip. |
| 872 |
exclusive |
ɪksˈklusɪv |
|
a. 奢华的;独有的;排他的;n. 独家新闻 |
Members have exclusive access to the school's new study room. |
| 873 |
despite |
dɪˈspaɪt |
|
prep. 不管,尽管 |
We continued our football practice despite the heavy rain. |
| 874 |
dissolve |
dɪˈzɑlv |
|
v. 溶解;解散;结束 |
Sugar will dissolve quickly in a cup of hot water. |
| 875 |
release |
riˈlis |
|
vt. 释放,解放;发表,发行 n. 释放;发表,发布;排放,泄露 |
Exercise can help students release pressure after a busy day. |
| 876 |
deploy |
/dɪˈplɔɪ/ |
|
vt. 部署;使用,运用 |
Cities can deploy electric buses to reduce roadside emissions. |
| 877 |
original |
əˈrɪdʒənəl |
|
a. 最初的,原始的;新颖的,有独创性的 n. 原物,原作 |
The museum displayed the original painting behind protective glass. |
| 878 |
branch |
bræntʃ |
|
n. 树枝;分部,分科 |
A bird sat on the highest branch. |
| 879 |
vertical |
ˈvɝtɪkəl |
|
a. 垂直的;竖式的 n. 垂直线 |
Draw a vertical line through the center. |
| 880 |
flat |
flæt |
|
a. 平的;(价格)固定的 n. 单元住宅 |
We live in a small flat near school. |
| 881 |
harridan |
/ˈhærɪdən/ |
|
n. 凶恶的老妇;老巫婆 |
The novel unfairly portrays the elderly woman as a harridan. |
| 882 |
static |
ˈstætɪk |
|
n. 静电;[-s] 静力学 a. 静止的,静态的;呆板的 |
The website remained static while the world changed rapidly. |
| 883 |
section |
ˈsɛkʃən |
|
n. 部分;部门;截面 |
Read the next section before answering the questions. |
| 884 |
scale |
skeɪl |
|
n. 规模,大小; [pl.] 天平,磅秤;刻度,标度;(鱼等的)鳞;(音乐)音阶;等级,级别;比例(尺) vt. 攀登,爬越 |
The school grows vegetables on a large scale now. |
| 885 |
ailment |
/ˈeɪlmənt/ |
|
n. (不严重的)疾病 |
A minor ailment can become serious without timely treatment. |
| 886 |
adhere |
/ədˈhɪə(r)/ |
|
vi. 黏附;遵守;坚持 |
Manufacturers must adhere to strict food safety standards. |
| 887 |
propel |
/prəˈpel/ |
|
vt. 推进,推动;驱使 |
Strong winds propel the turbine blades and generate electricity. |
| 888 |
posture |
/ˈpɔstʃə(r)/ |
|
n. 姿势;心情;态度 |
Poor sitting posture can cause long-term back pain. |
| 889 |
overseas |
ˈoʊvərˈsiz |
|
a. 在海外的;ad. 在海外 |
Many students hope to study overseas after graduation. |
| 890 |
empire |
ˈɛmpaɪər |
|
n. 帝国 |
Ancient Rome built a huge empire over time. |
| 891 |
mechanic |
məˈkænɪk |
|
n. 机修工; [-s] 力学,机械学 |
The mechanic repaired our car before the long journey. |
| 892 |
fracture |
/ˈfræktʃə(r)/ |
|
n. 断裂,折断;骨折 v. (使)断裂 |
A severe fall may fracture a bone in the wrist. |
| 893 |
glacial |
/ˈgleɪsɪəl/ |
|
a. 冰期的;冰川的;寒冷的,冰冷的;冷若冰霜的 |
Glacial melting contributes to rising sea levels. |
| 894 |
dock |
dɑk |
|
v. (使)靠码头 n. 码头 |
The fishing boat returned to the dock before sunset. |
| 895 |
chase |
tʃeɪs |
|
v. 追捕;追求;雕镂 |
The dog began to chase after a red ball. |
| 896 |
convince |
kənˈvɪns |
|
vt. (使)确信;说服 |
I tried to convince him to join our team. |
| 897 |
teem |
/tiːm/ |
|
vi. 倾泻;充满,遍布 |
Healthy wetlands teem with insects, birds, and aquatic plants. |
| 898 |
confront |
kənˈfrʌnt |
|
vt. 遭遇;面对,正视 |
We must confront the problem instead of avoiding it. |
| 899 |
whereas |
wɛrˈæz |
|
conj. 然而,但是 |
My brother loves cities, whereas I prefer the quiet countryside. |
| 900 |
oak |
oʊk |
|
n. 橡树,橡木 |
A huge oak stands beside the old village school. |
| 901 |
poultry |
/ˈpəultrɪ/ |
|
n. 家禽;禽肉 |
Improved hygiene can reduce disease among farmed poultry. |
| 902 |
unquote |
/ʌnˈkwəut/ |
|
v. 结束引语 |
The phrase quote and unquote can signal distance from a disputed term. |
| 903 |
numerous |
ˈnumərəs |
|
a. 众多的 |
The library offers numerous useful resources for independent learning. |
| 904 |
balcony |
ˈbælkəni |
|
n. 阳台;楼座 |
She reads on the balcony after dinner. |
| 905 |
prime |
praɪm |
|
a. 首要的;最好的 |
Safety is the prime concern during every school trip. |
| 906 |
settle |
ˈsɛtəl |
|
v. 定居,安家;解决,调停;安排,安放;支付,结算;安置于;(鸟等)飞落,停留,栖息 |
We must settle the problem before Friday's meeting. |
| 907 |
fallow |
/ˈfæləu/ |
|
a. (土地)休耕的;休闲的 |
Farmers leave some land fallow to restore soil fertility. |
| 908 |
troupe |
/truːp/ |
|
n. (演出的)班子,团,队;(尤指)马戏团,芭蕾舞团 |
A travelling theatre troupe performed in several rural communities. |
| 909 |
premise |
/ˈpremɪs/ |
|
n. 前提,假设; [pl.] (企业、机构等使用的)房屋和地基,经营场址 |
The argument rests on the premise that growth can continue indefinitely. |
| 910 |
niggle |
/ˈnɪgl/ |
|
v. 拘泥小节;挑剔,吹毛求疵;为小事操心;不断地烦扰 |
A minor design flaw may niggle users for years. |
| 911 |
liaise |
/lɪˈeɪz/ |
|
vi. 做联络人;联络,联系 |
Local officials liaise with residents before major construction begins. |
| 912 |
continental |
/ˌkɒntɪ'nentl/ |
|
a. 欧洲大陆的;大陆性的;n. 欧洲大陆人 |
The railway forms part of a wider continental transport network. |
| 913 |
artery |
/ˈɑːtərɪ/ |
|
n. 动脉;干线,要道 |
The river acts as a commercial artery for inland communities. |
| 914 |
premium |
/ˈpriːmɪəm/ |
|
a. 高级的,优质的;售价高的 n. (投保人向保险公司支付的)保险金;额外费用,加付款;奖品,赠品;额外津贴 |
Consumers often pay a premium for sustainably produced goods. |
| 915 |
glamor |
/'glæmə/ |
|
n. 魅力;诱惑力 |
Advertising adds glamor to products of little practical value. |
| 916 |
material |
məˈtɪriəl |
|
n. 材料;素材;a. 物质的;重要的 |
This material is useful for our science project. |
| 917 |
adapt |
əˈdæpt |
|
v. 使适合;改编;适应 |
New students adapt to school life within a month. |
| 918 |
gullibly |
/'gʌləblɪ/ |
|
ad. 轻信地,易受欺骗地 |
People who accept online claims gullibly are vulnerable to fraud. |
| 919 |
succession |
səkˈsɛʃən |
|
n. 连续;接替,继承 |
Our team won three matches in succession this month. |
| 920 |
sift |
/sɪft/ |
|
v. 细查;筛;过滤 |
Researchers sift through large datasets to identify meaningful patterns. |
| 921 |
spark |
spɑrk |
|
n. 火花 |
The experiment may spark interest in space science. |
| 922 |
sympathy |
ˈsɪmpəθi |
|
n. 同情;赞同,支持 |
We showed sympathy for the injured player. |
| 923 |
chill |
tʃɪl |
|
v. (使)变冷,冷藏 n. 寒意;寒战;寒心 a. 寒冷的;扫兴的 |
The evening wind brought a sudden chill to us. |
| 924 |
multinational |
/ˏmʌltɪˈnæʃnəl/ |
|
a. 多国的,多民族的;跨国公司的;n. 跨国公司 |
A multinational may operate under different regulations in each country. |
| 925 |
fierce |
fɪrs |
|
a. 凶猛的;强烈的 |
The fierce dog barked loudly at strangers. |
| 926 |
crime |
kraɪm |
|
n. 罪行;犯罪 |
The police solved the crime after checking the cameras. |
| 927 |
deceive |
dɪˈsiv |
|
v. 欺骗,蒙骗 |
False advertisements may deceive people into buying useless products. |
| 928 |
haul |
/hɔːl/ |
|
vt. 用力拖;搬运 |
Electric trucks can haul heavy goods with lower local emissions. |
| 929 |
emission |
ɪˈmɪʃən |
|
n. (光、热等的)散发;散发物 |
The new system reduces harmful gas emission from factories. |
| 930 |
procession |
prəˈsɛʃən |
|
n. 队伍,行列 |
A colorful procession moved slowly through the city streets. |
| 931 |
bistro |
/ˈbiːstrəu/ |
|
n. 小酒馆;小餐馆 |
The small bistro sources most ingredients from nearby farms. |
| 932 |
crash |
kræʃ |
|
v. 碰撞;冲,闯;倒下,坠落;发出撞击(或爆裂)声;垮台,破产 n. 碰撞;坠落,坠毁;破裂声,撞击声 a. 速成的 |
The car may crash if you drive too fast. |
| 933 |
pearl |
/pɜːl/ |
|
n. 珍珠 |
Pollution threatens the coastal industry that produces each cultured pearl. |
| 934 |
surpass |
sərˈpæs |
|
v. 超过,超越,优于,胜过;超过……的界限,非……所能办到(或理解) |
With practice, you can surpass your previous best score. |
| 935 |
violent |
ˈvaɪələnt |
|
a. 暴力的;带有强烈感情的;猛烈的 |
A violent storm broke the windows last night. |
| 936 |
frock |
/frɔk/ |
|
n. 上衣;连衣裙 |
The museum displays a ceremonial frock from the nineteenth century. |
| 937 |
epidemic |
ˌɛpəˈdɛmɪk |
|
a. 流行性的;n. 流行病 |
The flu epidemic forced several schools to close temporarily. |
| 938 |
grab |
ɡræb |
|
v./n. 抓,夺 |
She managed to grab the falling glass before it broke. |
| 939 |
statue |
ˈstæˌtʃu |
|
n. 塑像 |
A bronze statue stands in front of the library. |
| 940 |
appliance |
əˈplaɪəns |
|
n. 用具,器具 |
This household appliance saves us much time in the kitchen. |
| 941 |
facility |
fəˈsɪlɪti |
|
n. [pl.] 设备,设施;便利条件 |
Our school opened a new sports facility beside the library. |
| 942 |
texture |
/ˈtekstʃə(r)/ |
|
n. 质地,纹理;口感 |
Food processing can alter both flavour and texture. |
| 943 |
assumption |
əˈsʌmpʃən |
|
n. 假定,假设;担任,承担 |
Our plan rests on one risky assumption. |
| 944 |
sundial |
/ˈsʌndaɪəl/ |
|
n. (通过太阳知道时间的)日规;日晷(仪) |
A sundial measures time by tracking the sun's shadow. |
| 945 |
toxic |
/ˈtɔksɪk/ |
|
a. 有毒的;中毒的 |
Toxic chemicals should never enter public water supplies. |
| 946 |
utilise |
/ˈjuːtəlaɪz/ |
|
vt. 利用,运用 |
Hospitals can utilise digital records to coordinate patient care. |
| 947 |
dormant |
/ˈdɔːmənt/ |
|
a. 休眠的;静止的;隐匿的 |
The volcano has remained dormant for several centuries. |
| 948 |
displace |
/dɪsˈpleɪs/ |
|
vt. 取代;迫使(人们)离开家园;撤职,使失业 |
Rising seas may displace millions of coastal residents. |
| 949 |
embrace |
ɛmˈbreɪs |
|
v./n. 拥抱;包括;欣然接受 |
We should embrace new challenges instead of fearing failure. |
| 950 |
engrave |
/ɪnˈgreɪv/ |
|
vt. (在……上)雕刻;(使)铭记 |
Artists engrave traditional patterns onto the metal surface. |
| 951 |
invade |
ɪnˈveɪd |
|
v. 侵犯,侵入,侵略,侵袭 |
Enemy forces tried to invade the peaceful border town. |
| 952 |
arcade |
/ɑːˈkeɪd/ |
|
n. 拱廊,有拱廊的街道 |
The restored shopping arcade attracts both residents and tourists. |
| 953 |
mock |
/mɔk/ |
|
a. 假的;模拟的 n. 嘲弄;模仿,仿制品 v. 嘲笑,嘲弄 |
Students take a mock examination before the final assessment. |
| 954 |
territory |
ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri |
|
n. 领土,版图;领域,范围 |
The soldiers were ordered to protect their national territory. |
| 955 |
prohibit |
proʊˈhɪbət |
|
v. 禁止,阻止 |
School rules prohibit students from using phones in class. |
| 956 |
shipment |
/ˈʃɪpmənt/ |
|
n. 装运,运输;装载(或运输)的货物,装货量 |
The delayed shipment contained urgently needed medical supplies. |
| 957 |
magic |
ˈmædʒɪk |
|
n. 魔法,法术;魅力,魔力 a. 有魔力的,神奇的 |
The magician showed us a magic card trick. |
| 958 |
slip |
slɪp |
|
v. 滑到,失足;减退;摆脱,闪开;塞入 n. 差错,疏漏;滑到;纸片 |
Be careful, or you may slip on the wet floor. |
| 959 |
shatter |
/ˈʃætə(r)/ |
|
v. (使)破碎,碎裂;给予极大打击 |
A prolonged conflict can shatter trust between communities. |
| 960 |
truce |
/truːs/ |
|
n. 休战(协定) |
Both sides agreed to a temporary truce for humanitarian aid. |
| 961 |
discount |
dɪsˈkaʊnt |
|
n. (价格、债款等)折扣;vt. 给……打折;漠视,低估 |
The store gives a discount to students. |
| 962 |
tough |
tʌf |
|
a. 难对付的;健壮的;(肉等食物)老的 |
She stayed tough during the difficult training. |
| 963 |
volunteer |
ˌvɑlənˈtɪr |
|
v. 自愿做,无偿做;a. 志愿的,义务的,无偿的 n. 志愿的 |
I volunteer at the library every Saturday. |
| 964 |
eruption |
/ɪ'rʌpʃn/ |
|
n. (火山、战争等)爆发;(疾病)发作 |
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of residents to evacuate. |
| 965 |
pension |
ˈpɛnʃən |
|
n. 养老金,抚恤金;年金 |
Grandpa receives a pension after many years of work. |
| 966 |
assign |
əˈsaɪn |
|
vt. 指派,分配;指定 |
The teacher will assign each group a research topic. |
| 967 |
concert |
ˈkɑnsərt |
|
n. 音乐会,演奏会 |
We will go to a concert this Friday night. |
| 968 |
stainless |
ˈsteɪnləs |
|
a. 不锈的;无污点的,无瑕疵的 |
We use stainless steel cups in the lab. |
| 969 |
hallowed |
/ˈhæləʊd/ |
|
a. 受崇敬的;神圣(化)的 |
The historic university hall is regarded as hallowed ground. |
| 970 |
terminal |
ˈtɝmənəl |
|
n. 终点,终端;终点站,航站楼 a. 末端的 |
Meet me at the airport terminal before eight. |
| 971 |
climate |
ˈklaɪmət |
|
n. 气候;风气,思潮 |
The local climate is warm and wet all year. |
| 972 |
bring around/round |
|
|
说服;使恢复知觉(或健康) |
The dictionary lists bring around/round as alternative forms meaning persuade. |
| 973 |
trek |
/trek/ |
|
vi. 艰苦跋涉;n. 艰苦的长途旅行 |
Students made a difficult trek through the forest to the research site. |
| 974 |
daunt |
/dɔːnt/ |
|
vt. 使气馁,使胆怯 |
The scale of the problem should not daunt determined reformers. |
| 975 |
meadow |
ˈmɛˌdoʊ |
|
n. 草地 |
Wild flowers covered the meadow beside our village. |
| 976 |
structure |
ˈstrʌktʃər |
|
n. 结构;构造;建筑物;vt. 系统安排;精心组织 |
A clear structure makes your essay easier to understand. |
| 977 |
quantity |
ˈkwɑntəti |
|
n. 数量,数目;量;众多,大宗 |
We need quality, not quantity, in our homework. |
| 978 |
integral |
/ˈɪntɪgrəl/ |
|
a. 不可或缺的,构成整体所必需的;完整的,完备的 |
Public transport is integral to sustainable urban development. |
| 979 |
intensive |
ɪnˈtɛnsɪv |
|
a. 加强的;密集的 |
She completed an intensive training course before the competition. |
| 980 |
liquor |
ˈlɪkər |
|
v. 烈性酒;含酒精饮料 |
The shop does not sell liquor to teenagers. |
| 981 |
presence |
ˈprɛzəns |
|
n. 出席;存在;仪态 |
Students become quieter in the presence of their head teacher. |
| 982 |
develop |
dɪˈvɛləp |
|
v. 发展;生长,形成;开发 |
We develop good habits through daily practice. |
| 983 |
blast |
blæst |
|
v. 爆破,炸毁 n. 一阵(大风);冲击 |
The blast shattered every window in the empty building. |
| 984 |
pudding |
/ˈpudɪŋ/ |
|
n. 布丁 |
The school replaced a sugary pudding with fresh fruit. |
| 985 |
greatly |
ˈɡreɪtli |
|
ad. 非常;很;极大地 |
Your advice greatly improved the quality of my report. |
| 986 |
imitate |
ˈɪməˌteɪt |
|
vt. 模仿,模拟;仿效 |
Children often imitate adults when learning social behavior. |
| 987 |
modem |
ˈmoʊdəm |
|
n. 调制解调器 |
The modem stopped working during our online class. |
| 988 |
advocate |
ˈædvəˌkeɪt |
|
vt. 拥护,支持;提倡 /ˈædvəkət/ n. 拥护者,支持者;提倡者 |
Many students advocate saving water at school. |
| 989 |
spouse |
/spauz/ |
|
n. 配偶 |
A migrant's spouse may also need employment and language support. |
| 990 |
furnace |
ˈfɝnəs |
|
n. 熔炉 |
Workers melted the metal in a blazing furnace. |
| 991 |
expansion |
ɪksˈpænʃən |
|
n. 扩大,扩张 |
The library expansion will create more spaces for group study. |
| 992 |
encase |
/ɪnˈkeɪs/ |
|
vt. 装入,包住 |
Engineers encase the pipes in concrete for added protection. |
| 993 |
invalid |
ˈɪnvələd |
|
a. (指法律上)无效的,作废的;无可靠根据的,站不住脚的;有病的,伤残的 /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ n. (需要有人照顾的)病弱者,残疾者 |
Your ticket is invalid after the expiration date. |
| 994 |
unbiased |
/ʌnˈbaɪəst/ |
|
a. 公正的,没有偏见的 |
Scientific advice should be independent and unbiased. |
| 995 |
postpone |
poʊstˈpoʊn |
|
v. 延迟,延期 |
We had to postpone the picnic because of rain. |
| 996 |
skim |
skɪm |
|
v. 撇去;掠过,擦过;浏览,略读 |
Students often skim through the passage before answering questions. |
| 997 |
preface |
ˈprɛfəs |
|
n. 序言,引言 vt. 为……写序言;以……为开端 |
The author explains her purpose in the preface to the book. |
| 998 |
retain |
rɪˈteɪn |
|
vt. 保留;保持 |
Reading notes helps students retain important information longer. |
| 999 |
robotic |
/rəʊ'bɒtɪk/ |
|
a. 机器人的;像机器人的,呆板面机械的 |
Robotic equipment can perform repetitive tasks in dangerous environments. |
| 1000 |
profile |
ˈproʊˌfaɪl |
|
n. 面部的侧影,侧面轮廓;传略,人物简介 vt. 扼要介绍;写传略(或简介) |
The magazine published a profile of the young scientist. |
| 1001 |
salinity |
/sə'lɪnətɪ/ |
|
n. 盐分,盐度 |
Drought and irrigation can increase soil salinity. |
| 1002 |
incident |
ˈɪnsɪdənt |
|
n. 发生的事;事件,事变 |
The teacher reported the incident after class. |
| 1003 |
previous |
ˈpriviəs |
|
a. 以前的,在……之前的;早先的,稍前的 |
Please review the previous chapter before today's class. |
| 1004 |
spice |
/spaɪs/ |
|
n. 香料,调味品 vt. 使增添趣味;往……加香料 |
Imported spice once played a major role in global trade. |
| 1005 |
bore |
bɔr |
|
v. 使厌烦;钻孔 n. 令人讨厌的人(或事) |
The long lecture began to bore the tired students. |
| 1006 |
lull |
/lʌl/ |
|
n. 间歇,暂停;平静期 |
A brief lull in demand gave factories time to upgrade equipment. |
| 1007 |
county |
ˈkaʊnti |
|
n. 郡,县 |
The county built a new library for local families. |
| 1008 |
betray |
bɪˈtreɪ |
|
vt. 出卖,泄露(秘密等);辜负;流露情感 |
Never betray a friend who trusts you. |
| 1009 |
opulent |
/ˈɔpjulənt/ |
|
a. 豪华的,华丽的,富裕的;丰富的,丰饶的 |
The opulent hotel contrasts sharply with nearby informal housing. |
| 1010 |
plush |
/plʌʃ/ |
|
a. 豪华的,舒适的 n. 长毛绒 |
The company moved into a plush office in the city centre. |
| 1011 |
dispense |
/dɪˈspens/ |
|
vt. 分发,分配;提供 |
Modern machines dispense precise doses of essential medicine. |
| 1012 |
behalf |
bɪˈhæf |
|
n. 利益;代表 |
I thanked the volunteers on behalf of our class. |
| 1013 |
initial |
ɪˈnɪʃəl |
|
a. 最初的,开始的;词首的 n. 词首大写字母 |
Our initial plan changed after the rain. |
| 1014 |
govern |
ˈgʌvɚn |
|
v. 统治,管理;控制,支配 |
Good leaders govern with clear rules and kindness. |
| 1015 |
mingle |
/ˈmɪŋgl/ |
|
v. (使)混合,(使)联结;相往来;混杂其中 |
Public parks allow people from different backgrounds to mingle. |
| 1016 |
charter |
ˈtʃɑrtər |
|
n. 纲领,宣言;宪章;包租 vt. 包租(飞机,船等);特许设立,给……发许可证,给予特权 |
We decided to charter a plane for the emergency trip. |
| 1017 |
belt |
bɛlt |
|
n. 腰带;地带 |
Always wear a belt with these loose jeans. |
| 1018 |
relay |
rɪˈleɪ |
|
n. 接力赛;中继设备 /ˈriːleɪ; rɪˈleɪ/ vt. 传送;转播 |
Our class won the relay race on sports day. |
| 1019 |
crockery |
/ˈkrɔkərɪ/ |
|
n. 陶器;瓦器 |
Reusable crockery creates less waste than disposable plates. |
| 1020 |
vacation |
veɪˈkeɪʃən |
|
n. 假期;休假 |
Our family will be on vacation next week. |
| 1021 |
draft |
dræft |
|
n. 草稿,草案;汇票;征兵,服役;通风,气流 vt. 起草,草拟;选派,抽调;征募,征召……入伍 |
Please check my first draft before Friday. |
| 1022 |
deter |
/dɪˈtɜː(r)/ |
|
v. 威慑,吓住,(使)断念 |
Higher fines may deter companies from illegal dumping. |
| 1023 |
promising |
ˈprɑməsɪŋ |
|
a. 有希望的;有前途的 |
The young athlete has shown promising results this season. |
| 1024 |
goal |
ɡoʊl |
|
n. 球门;射门,进球得分;目标 |
We set a goal for this month's reading. |
| 1025 |
crush |
krʌʃ |
|
vt. 碾碎;压服,压垮;镇压,制服;压碎,压坏 |
Please crush the empty cans before putting them outside. |
| 1026 |
stream |
strim |
|
n. 溪流;一股 v. 流出 |
A clear stream runs behind our school. |
| 1027 |
urgent |
ˈɝdʒənt |
|
a. 紧急的,紧迫的;催促的,急切的 |
The doctor received an urgent call at midnight. |
| 1028 |
thigh |
/θaɪ/ |
|
n. 大腿 |
The exercise strengthens muscles in the thigh and lower leg. |
| 1029 |
sleek |
/sliːk/ |
|
a. (毛发等)光滑而有光泽的;时髦的;豪华的 vt. 使(毛发等)光滑发亮 |
The sleek train combines efficient design with low energy use. |
| 1030 |
entrust |
/ɪnˈtrʌst/ |
|
vt. 委托,交付,托付 |
Citizens entrust governments with the responsible use of public funds. |
| 1031 |
pamper |
/ˈpæmpə(r)/ |
|
vt. 纵容,娇惯;精心护理 |
Luxury resorts pamper guests while consuming substantial local resources. |
| 1032 |
derelict |
/ˈderəlɪkt/ |
|
a. 被抛弃的;衰退的,破败的 n. 遗弃物;无家可归者,社会弃儿 |
The council converted a derelict warehouse into affordable housing. |
| 1033 |
estuary |
/ˈestʃuərɪ/ |
|
n. (江河入海口的)河口,河口湾 |
The estuary provides a nursery habitat for many fish species. |
| 1034 |
leaflet |
/ˈliːflɪt/ |
|
n. 传单,散页印刷品;小册子 v. 散发传单(或小册子) |
The clinic issued a leaflet explaining the vaccination programme. |
| 1035 |
cascade |
/kæˈskeɪd/ |
|
n. 小瀑布 |
Water descends through a natural cascade in the forest. |
| 1036 |
irritate |
ˈɪrɪˌteɪt |
|
vt. 使烦躁;使疼痛;刺激 |
Constant phone alerts irritate me while I am studying. |
| 1037 |
hatch |
hætʃ |
|
v. 孵出,孵化;策划 n. (门、地板或天花板上的)开口;(飞机等的)舱门 |
Chicks hatch from eggs in the warm box. |
| 1038 |
commence |
/kəˈmens/ |
|
v. 开始,着手 |
Construction will commence after the environmental review is complete. |
| 1039 |
track |
træk |
|
n. 小路;跑道 v. 跟踪,追踪 |
We followed the track through the quiet forest. |
| 1040 |
fruitful |
ˈfrutfəl |
|
a. 多产的,富饶的;富有成效的 |
Their careful research led to a fruitful discussion. |
| 1041 |
crawl |
krɔl |
|
vi. 爬,爬行;缓慢进行 n. 缓慢(或费力)的进行;自由泳 |
The baby began to crawl across the living room floor. |
| 1042 |
rotate |
ˈroʊˌteɪt |
|
v. (使)旋转,转动;轮流,轮换 |
Please rotate the map until north points toward the top. |
| 1043 |
spoil |
spɔɪl |
|
v. 损坏,破坏,糟蹋;宠坏,溺爱;(食物)变质 n. [pl.] 战利品,掠夺物,赃物 |
The sudden rain may spoil our picnic plans. |
| 1044 |
flask |
/flɑːsk/ |
|
n. 长颈瓶;烧瓶 |
The insulated flask keeps drinking water cool throughout the day. |
| 1045 |
camper |
/ˈkæmpə(r)/ |
|
n. 露营者,宿营者 |
Every camper must follow rules designed to protect wildlife. |
| 1046 |
attend |
əˈtɛnd |
|
v. 出席,参加;随同,陪同;专心,注意 |
Students should attend every class on time. |
| 1047 |
rim |
/rɪm/ |
|
n. (圆形物体的)边,缘 |
Vegetation grows around the rim of the volcanic crater. |
| 1048 |
motivate |
ˈmoʊtəˌveɪt |
|
vt. 使有动机;激励,激发 |
Good teachers motivate students to ask questions and explore further. |
| 1049 |
patent |
ˈpætənt |
|
vt. 取得专利权 n. 专利(权) /ˈpeɪtnt/ a. 显而易见的;有专利的,受专利保护的 |
The inventor received a patent for his new robot. |
| 1050 |
architect |
ˈɑrkəˌtɛkt |
|
n. 建筑师,设计师;创造者 |
The architect designed a library for our town. |
| 1051 |
symptom |
ˈsɪmptəm |
|
n. 症状;征候,征兆 |
A fever can be a symptom of flu. |
| 1052 |
welfare |
ˈwɛlˌfɛr |
|
n. 福利 |
The school cares about every student's welfare. |
| 1053 |
envisage |
/ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/ |
|
vt. 展望,想象;面对 |
Urban planners envisage a greener and less car-dependent city. |
| 1054 |
spoilage |
/ˈspɔɪlɪdʒ/ |
|
n. 变质;损坏 |
Cold storage reduces food spoilage during transport. |
| 1055 |
erroneous |
ɛˈroʊniəs |
|
a. 错误的,不正确的 |
The report was based on erroneous information from social media. |
| 1056 |
robust |
/rəuˈbʌst/ |
|
a. 健壮的,强壮的;坚定的 |
A robust health system can withstand unexpected emergencies. |
| 1057 |
immense |
ɪˈmɛns |
|
a. 巨大的,广大的 |
The project required an immense amount of time and patience. |
| 1058 |
baron |
/ˈbærən/ |
|
n. 贵族;男爵 |
The media baron controlled several national newspapers. |
| 1059 |
intense |
ɪnˈtɛns |
|
a. 强烈的,剧烈的;紧张的;热情的,热切的 |
The intense heat forced everyone to stay indoors. |
| 1060 |
thesis |
/ˈθiːsɪs/ |
|
n. 论文 |
Her doctoral thesis examines inequality in access to education. |
| 1061 |
withdraw |
wɪðˈdrɔ |
|
v. 收回;撤退;缩回,退出;提取(钱) |
You can withdraw money from this bank machine. |
| 1062 |
flicker |
/ˈflɪkə(r)/ |
|
n./vi. 闪烁;一闪而过 |
A flicker of light indicated that the power had returned. |
| 1063 |
cord |
kɔrd |
|
n. 线;带 |
Please plug the power cord into the wall socket. |
| 1064 |
lower |
ˈloʊər |
|
a. 较低的;下面的 v. 降低,减少 |
Please lower your voice while others are reading in class. |
| 1065 |
primary |
ˈpraɪˌmɛri |
|
a. 最初的,初级的;首要的,基本的 |
My sister studies at a primary school nearby. |
| 1066 |
coincide |
/ˏkəuɪnˈsaɪd/ |
|
vi. 同时发生;一致 |
The fall in emissions did not coincide with slower economic growth. |
| 1067 |
mess |
mɛs |
|
n. 凌乱 v. 弄糟,搞乱 |
Please don't make a mess in the kitchen. |
| 1068 |
design |
dɪˈzaɪn |
|
n. 设计,构想;图样,图案;企图,图谋 v. 设计;谋划,构思 |
We will design a poster for the reading club. |
| 1069 |
insist |
ɪnˈsɪst |
|
v. 坚持,坚决认为;一定要 |
She will insist on checking every answer. |
| 1070 |
crew |
kru |
|
n. 全体船员;工作人员;队,组 |
The crew prepared the ship before sunrise. |
| 1071 |
commission |
kəˈmɪʃən |
|
n. 委托;佣金 v. 授权,委托 |
Salespeople often receive a commission for each product they sell. |
| 1072 |
beware |
/bɪˈweə(r)/ |
|
v. 谨防,当心 |
Consumers should beware of misleading claims on product labels. |
| 1073 |
issue |
ˈɪʃu |
|
n. 问题,争论点;发行;(报刊的)一期;分发,流出 vt. 颁布;发行;流出;分发,发给 |
Climate change is a serious issue for every nation. |
| 1074 |
finite |
/ˈfaɪnaɪt/ |
|
a. 有限的;限定的 |
Fresh water is a finite resource that requires careful management. |
| 1075 |
curly |
/'kɜ:lɪ/ |
|
a. 卷曲的,波浪式的 |
The trait for curly hair can be influenced by genetics. |
| 1076 |
wildlife |
ˈwaɪldˌlaɪf |
|
n. 野生生物 |
We should protect wildlife in the nearby forest. |
| 1077 |
swallow |
ˈswɑloʊ |
|
v. 吞咽;忍受 n. 燕子 |
Drink water before you swallow the pill. |
| 1078 |
hasty |
ˈheɪsti |
|
a. 草率的,匆忙的 |
A hasty decision may cause serious problems later. |
| 1079 |
geometry |
dʒiˈɑmətri |
|
n. 几何;几何学 |
In geometry, we learn about shapes and angles. |
| 1080 |
stuff |
stʌf |
|
n. 原料,材料 vt. 填进;让……吃饱 |
Do not stuff too many books into your backpack. |
| 1081 |
landward |
/ˈlændwəd/ |
|
a./ad. 向陆的/地,近陆的/地 |
Strong winds pushed polluted water landward toward the coast. |
| 1082 |
vigorous |
ˈvɪgərəs |
|
a. 朝气蓬勃的;有力的 |
Regular exercise keeps our bodies strong and vigorous. |
| 1083 |
subordinate |
/səˈbɔːdɪnət/ |
|
n. 下属;a. 下级的;次要的 vt. 使处于次要地位,把……列在下级;使服从 |
Environmental protection should not remain subordinate to short-term profit. |
| 1084 |
farewell |
ˌfɛrˈwɛl |
|
n. 告别;欢送会 |
We gathered at the station to say farewell to our teacher. |
| 1085 |
adjacent |
/əˈdʒeɪsnt/ |
|
a. 邻近的,毗连的 |
Residents in adjacent districts share the same public hospital. |
| 1086 |
charity |
ˈtʃɛrɪti |
|
n. 慈善;施舍;慈善机构 |
Students often raise money for charity through school fairs. |
| 1087 |
comedy |
ˈkɑmədi |
|
n. 喜剧;喜剧性(事件) |
We watched a comedy after the final exam. |
| 1088 |
gorgeous |
/ˈgɔːdʒəs/ |
|
a. 华丽的;极好的 |
The gorgeous coastline attracts visitors throughout the summer. |
| 1089 |
survive |
sərˈvaɪv |
|
v. 活下来;幸免于;比……活得长,比……长命 |
Only three plants survive the cold winter. |
| 1090 |
grim |
/grɪm/ |
|
a. 严厉的;可怕的;讨厌的 |
The report presents a grim picture of future water shortages. |
| 1091 |
dome |
/dəum/ |
|
n. 圆屋顶;穹顶 |
A glass dome allows sunlight to enter the central hall. |
| 1092 |
formal |
ˈfɔrməl |
|
a. 正式的;正规的 |
You should wear formal clothes to the graduation ceremony. |
| 1093 |
explore |
ɪkˈsplɔr |
|
v. 探险,探索;仔细检查,探究 |
We will explore the old forest this weekend. |
| 1094 |
consist |
kənˈsɪst |
|
vi. 由……组成,由……构成;在于,存在于 |
Our breakfast will consist of bread and fruit. |
| 1095 |
brew |
/bruː/ |
|
v. 酿造;冲泡;酝酿 |
Local communities brew traditional drinks from regional crops. |
| 1096 |
sacrifice |
ˈsækrəˌfaɪs |
|
n. 牺牲,牺牲品;献祭,供奉;祭品,供物;v. 牺牲,献祭 |
Parents often sacrifice time to support their children. |
| 1097 |
degenerate |
/dɪˈdʒenəreɪt; dɪˈdʒenərət/ |
|
vi. 退化;a. 退化的 |
Public debate can degenerate into personal attacks online. |
| 1098 |
fancy |
ˈfænsi |
|
a. 别致的 vt. 想象 n. 想象力 |
We cannot afford that fancy restaurant tonight. |
| 1099 |
clumsy |
ˈklʌmzi |
|
a. 笨拙的;不得体的 |
The clumsy boy dropped his books again. |
| 1100 |
gleam |
/gliːm/ |
|
vi. 闪烁;流露 n. 闪光 |
A faint gleam from solar panels appeared on the hillside. |
| 1101 |
plastic |
ˈplæstɪk |
|
a. 塑料(制)的 |
Please put the plastic bottles in this bin. |
| 1102 |
fascinate |
ˈfæsəˌneɪt |
|
v. 强烈地吸引,使着迷 |
Bright stars fascinate children and inspire questions about space. |
| 1103 |
evaluate |
ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt |
|
vt. 评价,估价 |
Teachers evaluate our projects with clear standards. |
| 1104 |
sole |
soʊl |
|
a. 唯一的,独有的 n. 鞋底,袜底;脚底 |
She was the sole survivor of the plane crash. |
| 1105 |
decade |
ˈdɛkeɪd |
|
n. 十年,十年期 |
A decade can bring great changes to a city. |
| 1106 |
survey |
sərˈveɪ |
|
n. 调查,勘察;测量,勘测;审视 /səˈveɪ/ vt. 调查,检视(建筑物等);测量,勘测;俯瞰,眺望 |
Our class conducted a survey on students' reading habits. |
| 1107 |
fitting |
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ |
|
n. 试穿;装置 a. 适合的 |
A fitting memorial should reflect the values of the community. |
| 1108 |
courtship |
/ˈkɔːt-ʃɪp/ |
|
n. 求爱或追求;求爱期,追求期 |
Digital communication has changed patterns of courtship among young adults. |
| 1109 |
ritual |
/ˈrɪtʃuəl/ |
|
n. 典礼,(宗教等的)仪式;例行公事,老规矩 a. 作为仪式一部分的,仪式的;例行的 |
A shared ritual can strengthen a community's cultural identity. |
| 1110 |
interface |
/ˈɪntəfeɪs/ |
|
n. 界面;接口;接合点 |
A simple interface makes public services easier to access online. |
| 1111 |
preliminary |
prɪˈlɪməˌnɛri |
|
a. 开端的,预备的,初步的;n. [常pl.] 初步做法,起始行为 |
We discussed the preliminary results before starting further research. |
| 1112 |
turbid |
/ˈtɜːbɪd/ |
|
a. 混浊的;紊乱的 |
Erosion made the river water turbid after heavy rain. |
| 1113 |
resemble |
rɪˈzɛmbəl |
|
vt. 与……相似,像 |
The little girl seems to resemble her mother. |
| 1114 |
rendition |
/renˈdɪʃn/ |
|
n. 表演,扮演,演唱;翻译;视觉再现 |
The choir's rendition of the traditional song moved the audience. |
| 1115 |
jerk |
/dʒɜːk/ |
|
v. 使猝然一动;猛拉 n. 急推,急扭;抽搐 |
A sudden jerk of the vehicle can injure standing passengers. |
| 1116 |
visual |
ˈvɪʒʊəl |
|
a. 视觉的,用于视觉的 |
Clear visual notes help me remember new words. |
| 1117 |
doctoral |
ˈdɑktərəl |
|
a. 博士的 |
She is completing her doctoral research in biology. |
| 1118 |
distort |
/dɪˈstɔːt/ |
|
vt. 扭曲;曲解;变形 |
Selective statistics can distort public understanding of a complex issue. |
| 1119 |
expose |
ɪkˈspoʊz |
|
vt. 使暴露,揭露 |
The report will expose the truth about the waste. |
| 1120 |
sponge |
/spʌndʒ/ |
|
n. 海绵 v. 用湿海绵(或布)擦,揩 |
A natural sponge can replace some disposable cleaning products. |
| 1121 |
audition |
/ɔːˈdɪʃn/ |
|
n. 试演;试听,试音 |
Each actor attends an audition before joining the theatre company. |
| 1122 |
reliable |
rɪˈlaɪəbəl |
|
a. 可靠的,可依赖的 |
A reliable friend keeps promises even on busy days. |
| 1123 |
mount |
maʊnt |
|
n. 山,山峰;支架,底座 v. 登上;骑上;发起;镶嵌 |
Beginners must learn to mount a horse safely. |
| 1124 |
announce |
əˈnaʊns |
|
vt. 宣布;声称 |
The teacher will announce the test results tomorrow morning. |
| 1125 |
headline |
ˈhɛdˌlaɪn |
|
n. 大字标题; [常pl.] 头版头条新闻 |
The headline told us the main news quickly. |
| 1126 |
horror |
ˈhɔrər |
|
n. 害怕,恐怖 |
She stepped back in horror when the snake moved. |
| 1127 |
collapse |
kəˈlæps |
|
v./n. 坍塌,崩溃;晕倒 |
The old roof may collapse under the heavy snow. |
| 1128 |
mild |
maɪld |
|
a. 温柔的;温和的;轻微的 |
A mild winter helps flowers bloom early. |
| 1129 |
capacity |
kəˈpæsəti |
|
n. 容量,容积;能量,能力 |
Most students have the capacity to solve difficult problems. |
| 1130 |
latitude |
/ˈlætɪtjuːd/ |
|
n. 纬度; [pl.] 纬度地区;(言行等的)自由 |
Countries at a high latitude experience large seasonal changes in daylight. |
| 1131 |
circus |
ˈsɝkəs |
|
n. 马戏团;环形广场 |
The circus came to our town last weekend. |
| 1132 |
comet |
/ˈkɔmɪt/ |
|
n. 彗星 |
The comet became visible through a powerful telescope. |
| 1133 |
grin |
/grɪn/ |
|
v./n. 咧嘴笑 |
A friendly grin can reduce tension during an interview. |
| 1134 |
install |
ɪnˈstɔl |
|
vt. 安顿,安置;安装,设置;正式任命,使正式就职 |
Please install this learning app before tomorrow's online class. |
| 1135 |
faculty |
ˈfækəlti |
|
n. 才能;学院,系;(学院或系的)全体教学人员 |
The faculty discussed new ways to support struggling students. |
| 1136 |
cucumber |
ˈkjukʌmbər |
|
n. 黄瓜 |
She added fresh cucumber slices to the lunch salad. |
| 1137 |
Kung Fu |
|
|
n. 功夫 |
Kung Fu classes combine physical exercise with cultural learning. |
| 1138 |
bizarre |
/bɪˈzɑː(r)/ |
|
a. 奇形怪状的;怪诞的 |
The study produced a bizarre result that researchers could not explain. |
| 1139 |
gravity |
ˈɡrævəti |
|
n. 重力 |
The moon has weaker gravity than Earth. |
| 1140 |
cap |
kæp |
|
vt. 盖在……上面 n. 帽子 |
Wear a cap on sunny days at school. |
| 1141 |
external |
ɪksˈtɝnəl |
|
a. 外面的,表面的 |
Several external factors may affect your performance in the examination. |
| 1142 |
absurd |
əbˈsərd |
|
a. 荒谬的,荒唐的 |
It is absurd to believe such a silly rumor. |
| 1143 |
separate |
ˈsɛpəˌreɪt |
|
v. 使分离,使分开;划分,区分;分离,分开;分居 /ˈseprət/ a. 分离的,分开的;不同的,特别的 |
Please separate the clean clothes from the dirty ones. |
| 1144 |
pressure |
ˈprɛʃər |
|
n. 压力,压强;强制,压迫 vt. 对……施加压力(或影响);迫使,说服 |
Exams can create pressure for many students. |
| 1145 |
grand |
ɡrænd |
|
a. 宏伟的;大的 |
The school held a grand ceremony for graduates. |
| 1146 |
acumen |
/ˈækjumen/ |
|
n. 敏锐;精明 |
Strong business acumen helps entrepreneurs identify sustainable opportunities. |
| 1147 |
heap |
hip |
|
n. (一)堆;大量 vt. (使)成堆 |
A heap of books covered my desk. |
| 1148 |
blame |
bleɪm |
|
vt. 责怪,责备 |
Do not blame others for your own mistakes. |
| 1149 |
frame |
freɪm |
|
n. 框架 vt. 给……镶框 |
We built a wooden frame for the new greenhouse. |
| 1150 |
ascribe |
/əˈskraɪb/ |
|
vt. 把……归因于 |
Scientists ascribe the decline mainly to habitat loss. |
| 1151 |
abstract |
ˈæbˌstrækt |
|
a. 抽象的;抽象派的 n. 摘要,梗概;抽象 /əbˈstrækt/ vt. 摘要,提炼;抽象化 |
The poem uses abstract ideas about time. |
| 1152 |
literate |
/ˈlɪtərət/ |
|
a. 有读写能力的;有文化的;博学的 |
A digitally literate workforce can adapt more easily to automation. |
| 1153 |
endanger |
ɛnˈdeɪndʒər |
|
vt. 危及,危害 |
Polluted water can endanger the health of local residents. |
| 1154 |
perception |
pərˈsɛpʃən |
|
n. 看法;感觉;洞察力 |
Our perception of success changes as we grow older. |
| 1155 |
foster |
/ˈfɔstə(r)/ |
|
v. 培养,培育(某物);鼓励,促进;领养 a. 收养 |
Community projects foster cooperation between residents of different ages. |
| 1156 |
rekindle |
/ˏriːˈkɪndl/ |
|
vt. 重新点燃;使复苏 |
The festival helped rekindle interest in traditional crafts. |
| 1157 |
revival |
/rɪˈvaɪvl/ |
|
n. (健康、力量或知觉的)恢复,复原;苏醒,复活;复兴;重新使用;重新流行 |
Public investment contributed to the revival of the neglected district. |
| 1158 |
loath |
/ləuθ/ |
|
a. 不情愿的,勉强的 |
Many employers are loath to change familiar working practices. |
| 1159 |
orthodox |
/ˈɔːθədɔks/ |
|
a. 正统的,传统的 |
The researcher challenged the orthodox view of urban development. |
| 1160 |
amplify |
ˈæmpləˌfaɪ |
|
v. 详述;放大(声音等) |
A microphone can amplify your voice in a large hall. |
| 1161 |
reliance |
/rɪˈlaɪəns/ |
|
n. 依靠,依赖 |
Heavy reliance on private cars increases congestion and pollution. |
| 1162 |
leap |
lip |
|
n. 跳跃;激增 v. 跳;冲 |
The cat made a sudden leap onto the table. |
| 1163 |
conscious |
ˈkɑnʃəs |
|
a. 自觉的;意识到的;神志清醒的 |
Be conscious of how your words may affect others. |
| 1164 |
divine |
dɪˈvaɪn |
|
a. 神的;神授的,天赐的 |
Ancient people believed the king received divine guidance from heaven. |
| 1165 |
underneath |
ˌʌndərˈniθ |
|
ad. 在下面;prep. 在……下面 n. 下部 |
The frightened cat hid underneath the table during the storm. |
| 1166 |
division |
dɪˈvɪʒən |
|
n. 分开,分隔;分配;分歧;除(法);部门,科,司 |
We practiced division after learning multiplication. |
| 1167 |
gamble |
/ˈgæmbl/ |
|
v. 赌博,打赌;投机;冒险 |
Ignoring climate risk would be a dangerous gamble. |
| 1168 |
ancient |
ˈeɪnʃənt |
|
a. 古老的;年老的 |
We visited an ancient temple during the trip. |
| 1169 |
strand |
/strænd/ |
|
n. 股,缕;部分,方面 |
One strand of the argument concerns access to education. |
| 1170 |
specimen |
ˈspɛsəmən |
|
n. 范例,样品;样本,标本 |
Students examined a leaf specimen under the microscope. |
| 1171 |
motive |
ˈmoʊtɪv |
|
n. 动机,目的 |
Police searched for a motive behind the sudden attack. |
| 1172 |
furious |
ˈfjʊriəs |
|
a. 狂怒的;激烈的 |
Dad was furious when he discovered the broken window. |
| 1173 |
alternative |
ɔlˈtɝnətɪv |
|
a. 可供替代的;非传统的,另类的;n. 可供选择的事物 |
Cycling is an alternative to taking the bus. |
| 1174 |
access |
ˈækˌsɛs |
|
vt. 进入;使用 n. 通道,入径;机会;权利 |
Students have access to the library after class. |
| 1175 |
whaling |
/'weɪlɪŋ/ |
|
n. 捕鲸 |
Commercial whaling has severely reduced some marine populations. |
| 1176 |
inland |
ˌɪnˈlænd |
|
a. 内陆的;ad. 向内地(或内陆) |
The inland city has no beaches nearby. |
| 1177 |
migrate |
/maɪˈgreɪt/ |
|
v. (候鸟等)迁徙;移居 |
Many birds migrate south when winter temperatures fall. |
| 1178 |
barrel |
ˈbærəl |
|
n. 桶,圆筒 |
The price of a barrel of oil rose again. |
| 1179 |
claim |
kleɪm |
|
v. 要求;声称,主张;索赔 n. 要求;主张,断言;索赔 |
Some companies claim that this product improves your memory. |
| 1180 |
digest |
daɪˈdʒɛst |
|
v. 消化;领会 /ˈdaɪdʒest/ n. 文摘 |
You need time to digest a difficult text. |
| 1181 |
decipher |
/dɪˈsaɪfə(r)/ |
|
vt. 破译;解释 |
Experts used digital tools to decipher the damaged manuscript. |
| 1182 |
stale |
steɪl |
|
a. 不新鲜的;陈腐的 |
The bread became stale after being left uncovered overnight. |
| 1183 |
snap up |
|
|
抢购 |
Investors often snap up affordable homes before local families can buy them. |
| 1184 |
tan |
/tæn/ |
|
n. 棕褐色;晒黑 v. (使)晒成棕褐色,晒黑;硝(皮) |
Prolonged sunlight can tan skin and increase health risks. |
| 1185 |
impair |
/ɪmˈpeə(r)/ |
|
vt. 损害;削弱 |
Sleep deprivation can impair memory and decision-making. |
| 1186 |
adolescent |
ˌædəˈlɛsənt |
|
n. 青少年;a. 青春期的;青少年的 |
Every adolescent needs respect and guidance from adults. |
| 1187 |
associate |
əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt |
|
v. 使联合;使有联系;交往;n. 伙伴;同事 a. 副的;联合的,合伙的 |
Students often associate success with daily hard work. |
| 1188 |
guinea |
/ˈgɪnɪ/ |
|
n. 几尼(英国的旧货币单位,现值1.05镑) |
The antique was originally priced at one guinea. |
| 1189 |
layer |
ˈleɪər |
|
n. 层,层次 |
Add a thin layer of cheese to the sandwich. |
| 1190 |
cable |
ˈkeɪbəl |
|
n. 缆绳;电缆;电报 v. (给……)发电报 |
This cable connects the computer to the classroom screen. |
| 1191 |
wedge |
/wedʒ/ |
|
n. 楔子,楔形 vt. 楔入 |
Rising inequality may drive a wedge between social groups. |
| 1192 |
landfill |
/'lændfɪl/ |
|
n. 垃圾堆;垃圾填筑地,废渣埋填地 |
Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill. |
| 1193 |
cast |
kæst |
|
v. 投射(光、视线等);把……加于;投,扔;丢弃,剔除;脱落,蜕(皮);浇铸,铸造 n. 演员表,全体演员;石膏绷带;铸模,铸件;外貌,特征 |
The tree can cast a long shadow at sunset. |
| 1194 |
curtain |
ˈkɝtən |
|
n. 窗帘,门帘 |
Please close the curtain before the movie starts. |
| 1195 |
uniform |
ˈjunəˌfɔrm |
|
n. 制服 a. 相同的;一致的 |
Students must wear a uniform at school. |
| 1196 |
quartz |
/kwɔːts/ |
|
n. 石英 |
Quartz is a common mineral used in many electronic devices. |
| 1197 |
holistic |
/həʊˈlɪstɪk/ |
|
a. 整体的,全面的;功能整体性的 |
A holistic health policy considers housing, diet, and mental well-being. |
| 1198 |
exodus |
/ˈeksədəs/ |
|
n. 大批离去,成群外出 |
A lack of jobs caused an exodus of young adults. |
| 1199 |
concur |
/kənˈkɜː(r)/ |
|
v. 同时发生;意见相同,一致 |
Most experts concur that early intervention produces better outcomes. |
| 1200 |
adjunct |
/ˈædʒʌŋkt/ |
|
n. 附属物,附件;附加语,修饰语 |
Online resources should serve as an adjunct to classroom teaching. |
| 1201 |
hiccup |
/ˈhɪkʌp/ |
|
n. 嗝,呃逆;暂时(或小的)困难(或挫折) vi. 打嗝 |
A technical hiccup briefly interrupted the online examination. |
| 1202 |
prowess |
/ˈprauɪs/ |
|
n. 杰出的才能,高超的技艺,专长,造诣 |
The country's engineering prowess supports a competitive manufacturing sector. |
| 1203 |
engross |
/ɪnˈgrəus/ |
|
vt. 使全神贯注,占去(某人的)全部注意力和时间 |
Interactive experiments engross students more effectively than passive lectures. |
| 1204 |
tease |
tiz |
|
v. 逗乐,奚乐,戏弄;强求 n. 挪揄,戏弄,取笑;逗弄者,取笑者 |
Do not tease your classmates about their mistakes. |
| 1205 |
cavort |
/kəˈvɔːt/ |
|
v. 欢跃,跳跃;嬉戏 |
Young animals cavort in the open field during spring. |
| 1206 |
optimum |
/ˈɔptɪməm/ |
|
a. 最好的;最有利的 |
Plants require an optimum balance of light, water, and nutrients. |
| 1207 |
fitness |
ˈfɪtnəs |
|
n. 健康;适合(某事物) |
Regular exercise improves both fitness and confidence. |
| 1208 |
regarding |
rəˈɡɑrdɪŋ |
|
prep. 关于 |
Please email me regarding the science project tomorrow. |
| 1209 |
contact |
ˈkɑnˌtækt |
|
n. 接触;联系 vt. 与……取得联系,联络 |
Please contact your teacher if you need further help. |
| 1210 |
secondary |
ˈsɛkənˌdɛri |
|
a. 次要的,二级的;(教育、学校等)中等的;辅助的、从属的 |
English is a required subject in secondary school. |
| 1211 |
fraction |
ˈfrækʃən |
|
n. 小部分,片断 |
Only a small fraction of students missed the meeting. |
| 1212 |
dictation |
dɪkˈteɪʃən |
|
n. 听写 |
We have English dictation every Monday morning. |
| 1213 |
engage |
ɛnˈgeɪdʒ |
|
v. 吸引(某人的注意力等);占用(某人的时间);使从事于,使忙于;雇用,聘用;与(某人)交战;(指机器零件等)啮合,衔接 |
Many teenagers engage in volunteer work during summer holidays. |
| 1214 |
dealer |
/ˈdiːlə(r)/ |
|
n. 商人,经销商 |
Every licensed dealer must disclose the vehicle's repair history. |
| 1215 |
weapon |
ˈwɛpən |
|
n. 武器,兵器 |
Education can be a powerful weapon against poverty. |
| 1216 |
authorise |
/ˈɔːθəraɪz/ |
|
vt. 批准,认可;授权 |
Only senior officials can authorise the release of confidential data. |
| 1217 |
dreadful |
/ˈdredfl/ |
|
a. 可怕的;令人不快的 |
Dreadful housing conditions can damage residents' physical health. |
| 1218 |
shuttle |
ˈʃʌtəl |
|
n. 航天飞机 |
A shuttle bus runs between the airport and hotel. |
| 1219 |
entail |
/ɪnˈteɪl/ |
|
vt. 牵涉;需要 |
Rapid urban growth may entail substantial investment in infrastructure. |
| 1220 |
contrary |
ˈkɑntrɛri |
|
a. 相反的 n. 相反 |
It was contrary to his usual plan. |
| 1221 |
alert |
əˈlɝt |
|
a. 警惕的 n. 警戒;警报 vt. 警告 |
Drivers must stay alert when passing through busy school zones. |
| 1222 |
shift |
ʃɪft |
|
v. 移动,转移;改变,转变 n. 转换,转变;轮(或换)班 |
We must shift our attention from problems to possible solutions. |
| 1223 |
mere |
mɪr |
|
a. 仅仅的;纯粹的 |
The repair took a mere five minutes to complete. |
| 1224 |
monitor |
ˈmɑnɪtər |
|
n. 班长;监视器 vt. 监视;监测 |
Teachers monitor students' progress through weekly reports. |
| 1225 |
derive |
dəˈraɪv |
|
v. 取得;起源 |
Many English words derive from Latin and Greek roots. |
| 1226 |
desire |
dɪˈzaɪər |
|
v./n. 想望,期望;要求 |
She has a strong desire to study abroad. |
| 1227 |
minimal |
/ˈmɪnɪməl/ |
|
a. 最小的,最低限度的 |
The intervention produced only a minimal improvement in test scores. |
| 1228 |
sketch |
skɛtʃ |
|
v. 画素描;概述 n. 素描;速写 |
Please make a sketch of the garden before redesigning it. |
| 1229 |
lag |
læɡ |
|
v. 走得慢;落后 n. (时间上的)间隔;滞后 |
Without regular practice, you may lag behind your classmates. |
| 1230 |
trigger |
ˈtrɪɡər |
|
vt. 引发,导致 n. 扳机 |
The sudden noise may trigger a strong stress reaction. |
| 1231 |
supplement |
ˈsʌpləmənt |
|
vt. 补充,增补;n. 增补(物),补充(物);补遗;增刊;附录 |
We supplement classroom learning with weekly visits to museums. |
| 1232 |
offend |
əˈfɛnd |
|
v. 冒犯;使厌恶;违犯 |
Careless jokes may offend someone and damage a friendship. |
| 1233 |
vivid |
ˈvɪvəd |
|
a. 鲜艳的;生动的 |
Her vivid story made the journey feel real. |
| 1234 |
enclose |
ɪnˈkloʊz |
|
vt. 围住;附上;把……装入信封 |
Please enclose a copy of your passport with the form. |
| 1235 |
dose |
doʊs |
|
n. 剂量,一剂 |
Take the correct dose of medicine after each meal. |
| 1236 |
supply |
səˈplaɪ |
|
n. 供给,供应(量);[常 pl.] 存货,必需品 vt. 供给,供应;满足(需要),弥补(不足) |
The school will supply students with clean drinking water. |
| 1237 |
compress |
ˈkɑmprɛs |
|
v. 压紧;压缩 /ˈkɔmpres/ n. 敷布,压布 |
This program can compress large files within seconds. |
| 1238 |
interest |
ˈɪntrəst |
|
n. 兴趣;利息;利益 vt. 使感兴趣 |
Many students show interest in space science. |
| 1239 |
overcome |
ˌoʊvərˈkʌm |
|
vt. 战胜,克服;(感情等)压倒 |
We can overcome fear by practicing every day. |
| 1240 |
dusk |
dʌsk |
|
n. 薄暮,黄昏 |
We returned home before dusk after practice. |
| 1241 |
cease |
sis |
|
v. 停止,终止 |
The rain did not cease until early morning. |
| 1242 |
arable |
/ˈærəbl/ |
|
a. 可耕作的 n. 耕地 |
Urban expansion has reduced the amount of arable land. |
| 1243 |
split |
splɪt |
|
v. (使)分裂,分享;(被)撕裂,裂开;劈开;分担,分享 n. 裂口;分化,分裂 |
We split the class into four small groups. |
| 1244 |
distinct |
dɪsˈtɪŋkt |
|
a. 清楚的,明显的;有区别的,不同的 |
The twins have distinct personalities despite their similar appearance. |
| 1245 |
cruel |
ˈkruəl |
|
a. 残忍的,残暴的 |
It is cruel to laugh at a crying child. |
| 1246 |
Nordic |
/ˈnɔːdɪk/ |
|
a. 北欧人的;北欧国家的 |
Nordic countries often perform strongly on measures of social welfare. |
| 1247 |
linger |
/ˈlɪŋgə(r)/ |
|
vi. 继续逗留;缓慢消失 |
Airborne pollutants can linger over a city for several days. |
| 1248 |
womb |
/wuːm/ |
|
n. 子宫;发源地 |
A developing baby receives nutrients within the womb. |
| 1249 |
manoeuvre |
/məˈnuːvə(r)/ |
|
n. 移动;策略,手段;v. 移动,转动;操纵,控制 |
Large vehicles need enough space to manoeuvre safely in city streets. |
| 1250 |
predatory |
/ˈpredətrɪ/ |
|
a. 食肉的;掠夺的 |
Predatory lending can trap vulnerable borrowers in long-term debt. |
| 1251 |
converse |
/ˈkɔnvɜːs/ |
|
vi. 谈话,会谈 /kənˈvɜːs/ a. 逆向的 n. 相反的事物;反面 |
Students converse with local residents to improve spoken fluency. |
| 1252 |
context |
ˈkɑntɛkst |
|
n. 上下文;背景;环境 |
You can understand this word better in context. |
| 1253 |
dearth |
/dɜːθ/ |
|
n. 缺乏,短缺 |
A dearth of affordable housing has pushed rents upward. |
| 1254 |
plateau |
/ˈplætəu/ |
|
n. 高原;(上升后的)稳定时期(或状态) |
After rapid growth, energy demand reached a plateau. |
| 1255 |
crust |
krʌst |
|
n. 硬层,硬表面,地壳;(一片)面包皮 |
She left the crust of her bread on the plate. |
| 1256 |
overlie |
/ˌəʊvə'laɪ/ |
|
v. 躺在……上面;置于……上面 |
Layers of sediment overlie the older volcanic rock. |
| 1257 |
brittle |
ˈbrɪtəl |
|
a. 易碎的,易损坏的;靠不住的;冷淡的,不友好的;(声音)尖利的 |
Dry branches become brittle and break easily in winter. |
| 1258 |
collision |
kəˈlɪʒən |
|
n. 碰撞;冲突,抵触 |
The collision stopped traffic outside our school gate. |
| 1259 |
pumice |
/ˈpʌmɪs/ |
|
n. 浮石,浮岩 vt. 用浮岩磨 |
Pumice is light enough to float on water. |
| 1260 |
halve |
/hɑːv/ |
|
v. 二等分,减半 |
The city aims to halve transport emissions by 2040. |
| 1261 |
harbour |
ˈhɑrbər |
|
n. 港湾 v. 停泊;隐匿 |
Many fishing boats returned to the harbour before dark. |
| 1262 |
hybrid |
/ˈhaɪbrɪd/ |
|
n. 杂交生成的生物体,杂交植物(或动物);杂种,混血儿;混合物,合成物 a. 杂交产生的;混合的,合成的 |
A hybrid working model combines remote and office-based employment. |
| 1263 |
inhale |
/ɪnˈheɪl/ |
|
v. 吸(烟),吸气 |
Cyclists may inhale harmful fumes on congested roads. |
| 1264 |
decibel |
/ˈdesɪbel/ |
|
n. 分贝 |
Even a small rise in each decibel can affect perceived noise. |
| 1265 |
voyage |
ˈvɔɪɪdʒ |
|
n./v. 旅行,航行,飞行 |
Their voyage across the sea lasted two weeks. |
| 1266 |
cherry |
ˈtʃɛri |
|
n. 樱桃(树) |
She put a bright red cherry on the cake. |
| 1267 |
relieve |
rɪˈliv |
|
vt. 救济;缓解 |
This simple exercise can relieve pain in your lower back. |
| 1268 |
stance |
/stæns/ |
|
n. 姿势;观点,立场 |
The government adopted a firmer stance on industrial pollution. |
| 1269 |
conduct |
kənˈdʌkt |
|
n. 举止;指导;管理 /kənˈdʌkt/ v. 指导;管理,实施;指挥 |
Students conduct an experiment with salt water. |
| 1270 |
mate |
meɪt |
|
v. 交配,配种 n. 配偶;伙伴;(商船上的)大副 |
I asked my mate to join our weekend football game. |
| 1271 |
attack |
əˈtæk |
|
n./v. 进攻;抨击;(疾病等)突然发作 |
The sudden attack frightened people in the village. |
| 1272 |
flora |
/ˈflɔːrə/ |
|
n. (某地区或时期的)一切植物,植物群 |
The reserve protects rare flora found nowhere else. |
| 1273 |
mass |
mæs |
|
a. 大量的 n. 团,众多;[植] 质量; [pl.] 群众,民众 v. 聚焦 |
A mass of clouds covered the sky before rain. |
| 1274 |
operate |
ˈɑpərˌeɪt |
|
v. 运转;动手术;起作用;操作;经营 |
Workers operate the machine after safety training. |
| 1275 |
bypass |
/ˈbaɪpɑːs/ |
|
n. (绕过市镇的)旁道 vt. 绕过 |
The new bypass diverts heavy traffic away from the town centre. |
| 1276 |
shaft |
/ʃɑːft/ |
|
n. 轴,柄,杆;矛柄,把柄;(光的)束,光线;竖井,(电梯的)升降井 |
Sunlight entered the cave through a narrow shaft. |
| 1277 |
channel |
ˈtʃænəl |
|
n. 频道; [常pl.] 渠道,途径;沟渠;海峡,水道;航道 |
Change the channel when the news is over. |
| 1278 |
dominate |
ˈdɑməˌneɪt |
|
v. 支配,统治;耸立于 |
One large company continues to dominate the local market. |
| 1279 |
load |
loʊd |
|
v. 装载;装(胶卷、弹药等) n. 负荷;装载 |
Please load the boxes onto the truck together. |
| 1280 |
improve |
ɪmˈpruv |
|
v. 改善,改进 |
Daily practice can improve your speaking and listening skills. |
| 1281 |
abolish |
əˈbɑlɪʃ |
|
vt. 废止,废除 |
Many people worked to abolish unfair laws. |
| 1282 |
bubble |
ˈbʌbəl |
|
vi. 冒泡,起泡;发出冒泡的声音 n. 泡,泡沫;气泡;幻想的计划 |
A bubble rose slowly to the surface of the soup. |
| 1283 |
sample |
ˈsæmpəl |
|
n. 样品,样本 vt. 从……抽样,采样;品尝 |
The nurse took a blood sample for testing. |
| 1284 |
plaster |
/ˈplɑːstə(r)/ |
|
n. 灰泥,石膏;膏药 |
Traditional builders covered the wall with natural plaster. |
| 1285 |
storey |
ˈstɔri |
|
n. 楼层 |
Our classroom is on the third storey of this building. |
| 1286 |
gang |
gæŋ |
|
n. 一帮 v. 结成一伙 |
A gang of boys gathered outside the closed shop. |
| 1287 |
verify |
ˈvɛrəˌfaɪ |
|
vt. 证明;证实 |
Please verify the facts before sharing the news online. |
| 1288 |
string |
strɪŋ |
|
n. 线;弦;细绳;一串 vt. (用绳等)缚;扎;挂;(用线)串起;使排成一列 |
Tie the parcel with a strong string. |
| 1289 |
litter |
ˈlɪtər |
|
v. 使乱七八糟;乱扔 n. 废弃物,垃圾;一窝幼崽 |
Do not drop litter in the schoolyard. |
| 1290 |
manor |
/ˈmnə(r)/ |
|
n. 领地,庄园 |
The historic manor now hosts educational exhibitions. |
| 1291 |
location |
loʊˈkeɪʃən |
|
n. 位置,场所;(电影的)外景拍摄地 |
Please send me the exact location of the meeting. |
| 1292 |
fluency |
ˈfluənsi |
|
n. 流利,流畅;通顺 |
Daily reading improves your fluency in English. |
| 1293 |
recourse |
/rɪˈkɔːs/ |
|
n. 依靠;求助,求援 |
Workers need legal recourse when employers violate safety rules. |
| 1294 |
utterance |
/ˈʌtərəns/ |
|
n. 用言语表达,讲话;话语,言语,言论 |
A single careless utterance can spread rapidly online. |
| 1295 |
emeritus |
/ɪˈmerɪtəs/ |
|
a. 保留头衔而退休的,荣誉退休的 |
The emeritus professor continues to advise young researchers. |
| 1296 |
mundane |
/mʌnˈdeɪn/ |
|
a. 世界的;世俗的,现世的;平淡的 |
Automation can free employees from mundane repetitive tasks. |
| 1297 |
invoke |
/ɪnˈvəuk/ |
|
vt. 恳求,祈求;援用,援引;使用,应用 |
Officials should not invoke security concerns without clear evidence. |
| 1298 |
hurl |
/hɜːl/ |
|
vt. 猛投,猛摔;大声叫骂 |
Protesters began to hurl insults rather than discuss the issue. |
| 1299 |
duplicate |
/ˈdjuːplɪkeɪt; ˈdjuːplɪkət/ |
|
vt. 复制,复写;重复;a. 完全相同的;副本的 n. 复制品 |
Digital systems can detect and remove a duplicate record. |
| 1300 |
mushroom |
ˈmʌʃrʊm |
|
vi. 迅速成长(或发展) n. 蘑菇 |
I added one mushroom to the hot soup. |
| 1301 |
elite |
/eɪˈliːt/ |
|
n. 精英,中坚 a. 卓越的,精锐的 |
An elite education should not be restricted to wealthy families. |
| 1302 |
bury |
ˈbɛri |
|
vt. 埋葬;埋藏,掩藏 |
They bury the box under the old tree. |
| 1303 |
moderate |
ˈmɑdərət |
|
a. 温和的;适度的 /ˈmɔdəreɪt/ v. (使)减轻,缓和;使适中 |
Moderate exercise can improve your health without causing exhaustion. |
| 1304 |
bold |
boʊld |
|
a. 粗(字)体的;大胆的,鲁莽的,勇敢的;醒目的 |
Be bold enough to ask questions in class. |
| 1305 |
award |
əˈwɔrd |
|
n. 奖;评判;授予 vt. 授予;给予 |
The school will award medals to the winners. |
| 1306 |
hassle |
/ˈhæsl/ |
|
n. 困难,麻烦;分歧,争论 |
Complex paperwork creates an unnecessary hassle for applicants. |
| 1307 |
addict |
/ˈædɪkt/ |
|
n. 吸毒成瘾的人,有瘾的人,对……入迷的人 |
A recovering addict needs medical care and social support. |
| 1308 |
restrain |
riˈstreɪn |
|
vt. 阻止;抑制 |
She tried to restrain herself from laughing during the serious speech. |
| 1309 |
signpost |
/ˈsaɪnpəʊst/ |
|
vt. 在……设置路标;n. 路标 |
Clear headings signpost the structure of an academic essay. |
| 1310 |
intent |
/ɪnˈtent/ |
|
n. 意图,意向,目的 a. 专心的,专注的;急切的 |
The policy's stated intent is to reduce regional inequality. |
| 1311 |
artefact |
/ˈɑ:tɪfækt/ |
|
n. 人工制品,手工艺品 |
The museum returned the sacred artefact to its community of origin. |
| 1312 |
highland |
/'haɪlənd/ |
|
n. 高地,高原 |
Highland communities often face limited access to health services. |
| 1313 |
challenge |
ˈtʃæləndʒ |
|
n. 挑战;质疑;艰巨任务,难题;vt. 挑战;质疑 |
This project will challenge our teamwork and patience. |
| 1314 |
civil |
ˈsɪvəl |
|
a. 国民的;民用的;政府的 |
Please stay civil during the class debate. |
| 1315 |
viable |
/ˈvaɪəbl/ |
|
a. 可行的,可实施的; [生] 能自行生长发育的 |
Solar power is now a viable option for many rural households. |
| 1316 |
cameral |
/'kæmərəl/ |
|
a. (立法机关)院的 |
The proposed cameral reform would alter the legislature's internal structure. |
| 1317 |
gigantic |
/dʒaɪˈgæntɪk/ |
|
a. 巨大的,庞大的 |
A gigantic dam transformed the river and surrounding settlements. |
| 1318 |
venue |
/ˈvenjuː/ |
|
n. (聚焦、审判、比赛等的)地点 |
The conference venue is accessible by public transport. |
| 1319 |
grieve |
ɡriv |
|
v. (使)伤心 |
Many people grieve after losing someone they deeply love. |
| 1320 |
studio |
ˈstuːdiˌoʊ |
|
n. 工作室;摄影室;练习室 |
Our art studio stays open after school. |
| 1321 |
clinic |
ˈklɪnɪk |
|
n. 门诊部,诊所 |
My mother took me to the clinic after school. |
| 1322 |
dazzle |
/ˈdæzl/ |
|
v. 使目眩;使倾倒 n. 耀眼眩目;令人眼花缭乱的东西 |
Bright advertising screens can dazzle drivers at night. |
| 1323 |
vast |
væst |
|
a. 巨大的;大量的 |
We crossed a vast desert under the hot sun. |
| 1324 |
underground |
ˌʌndɚˈɡraʊnd |
|
a. 地下的 n. 地铁;ad. 在地(面)下 |
We took the underground to school on Friday. |
| 1325 |
scholar |
ˈskɑlər |
|
n. 学者;奖学金获得者 |
The young scholar spent years studying ancient poems. |
| 1326 |
compete |
kəmˈpit |
|
vi. 竞争;比赛 |
Our class will compete in the basketball final. |
| 1327 |
crude |
krud |
|
a. 天然的;粗糙的;粗俗的 |
The country exports crude oil to several neighboring markets. |
| 1328 |
vary |
ˈvɛri |
|
v. 改变;(使)多样化;变化;不同 |
Prices vary greatly between online stores and local markets. |
| 1329 |
compose |
kəmˈpoʊz |
|
v. 组成,构成;写,创作(乐曲等);使安定 |
She can compose music for the school play. |
| 1330 |
alley |
ˈæli |
|
n. 小巷;胡同 |
The cat ran down a quiet alley. |
| 1331 |
dolphin |
/ˈdɔlfɪn/ |
|
n. 海豚 |
A dolphin uses sound to navigate and locate prey. |
| 1332 |
bounce |
baʊns |
|
v. 弹起,反弹;(使)上下晃动 n. 弹跳;反弹力;活力,精力 |
The ball will bounce higher on the hard floor. |
| 1333 |
platform |
ˈplætˌfɔrm |
|
n. 平台,站台;纲领 |
Please wait on the platform for the next train. |
| 1334 |
appoint |
əˈpɔɪnt |
|
vt. 任命,委任;指定(时间、地点等) |
The club will appoint Mia as team leader. |
| 1335 |
characteristic |
ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk |
|
n. 特性;特征;a. 特有的;典型的 |
Patience is an important characteristic of a good teacher. |
| 1336 |
altitude |
ˈæltɪˌtud |
|
n. 海拔,高度; [pl.] 高地,高处 |
Planes fly safely at a high altitude. |
| 1337 |
possess |
pəˈzɛs |
|
vt. 具有;拥有 |
Great leaders possess courage and patience. |
| 1338 |
painstaking |
/ˈpeɪnzteɪkɪŋ/ |
|
a. 需细心的,辛苦的,煞费苦心的;勤勉的;刻苦的;n. 辛苦;勤勉;刻苦 |
Painstaking fieldwork produced a reliable record of biodiversity. |
| 1339 |
pursuit |
/pəˈsjuːt/ |
|
n. 追求,寻求; [常pl.] 花时间和精力等做的事;消遣,爱好 |
The pursuit of profit should not override public safety. |
| 1340 |
coherent |
/kəʊ'hɪərənt/ |
|
a. 条理清楚的,连贯的;一致的,协调的 |
A coherent transport policy must connect housing, jobs, and services. |
| 1341 |
outlook |
ˈaʊtˌlʊk |
|
n. 观点,见解;展望,前景 |
Regular reading can broaden your outlook on the world. |
| 1342 |
apportion |
/əˈpɔːʃn/ |
|
vt. 分派,(按比例或计划)分配 |
Authorities must apportion limited water fairly among users. |
| 1343 |
finitude |
/'faɪnɪtju:d/ |
|
n. 有限;限定,界限 |
Recognition of ecological finitude should shape economic planning. |
| 1344 |
cuisine |
kwɪˈzin |
|
n. 烹饪;烹调法,烹调风格;菜肴 |
Chinese cuisine is popular in our school food festival. |
| 1345 |
opulence |
/'ɒpjələns/ |
|
n. 财富,富裕;丰富,富饶 |
The palace's opulence contrasts with widespread local poverty. |
| 1346 |
passionate |
ˈpæʃənət |
|
a. 充满激情的,热切的,狂热的 |
She is passionate about protecting endangered animals. |
| 1347 |
strip |
strɪp |
|
v. 剥夺;夺去,使空无一物;拆卸,拆开 n. 带状物;条纹;狭长地带,带状水域 |
She cut a narrow strip of paper for the experiment. |
| 1348 |
exhaust |
ɪɡˈzɔst |
|
v. 使非常疲倦,使疲惫不堪;用尽,耗尽 n. (机器排出的)废气,蒸汽 |
Long hours of hard work exhaust even strong athletes. |
| 1349 |
spite |
spaɪt |
|
n. 恶意,怨恨 |
In spite of the rain, our team kept practicing. |
| 1350 |
passport |
ˈpæsˌpɔrt |
|
n. 护照;途径,路子,手段 |
Show your passport before boarding the plane. |
| 1351 |
divert |
/daɪˈvɜːt/ |
|
vt. 使绕道,转移;娱乐,供消遣 |
The city will divert traffic away from residential streets. |
| 1352 |
organize |
ˈɔrgənˌaɪz |
|
v. 组织,使有条理;成立 |
We will organize a reading club after school. |
| 1353 |
column |
ˈkɑləm |
|
n. 柱;柱状物;专栏(文章),栏目 |
She writes a weekly column for the school newspaper. |
| 1354 |
source |
sɔrs |
|
n. 来源,出处;(河的)源头,发源地;根源,起源 |
Books are a source of knowledge and lasting inspiration. |
| 1355 |
cater |
ˈkeɪtər |
|
v. 提供饮食;迎合,满足需要(或欲望) |
The school can cater for many students at lunch. |
| 1356 |
lobby |
ˈlɑbi |
|
v. 游说 n. 大厅;游说团 |
We waited in the hotel lobby before checking in. |
| 1357 |
flexible |
ˈflɛksəbəl |
|
a. 易弯曲的;柔韧的;灵活的 |
A flexible plan helps us handle sudden changes. |
| 1358 |
penalty |
ˈpɛnəlti |
|
n. 惩罚;罚金 |
Players face a penalty for breaking the rules. |
| 1359 |
comply |
kəmˈplaɪ |
|
vi. 遵从;服从 |
All visitors must comply with the museum's safety rules. |
| 1360 |
racket |
/ˈrækɪt/ |
|
n. (网球、羽毛球等的)球拍 |
A lightweight racket can improve a beginner's control. |
| 1361 |
wire |
waɪɚ |
|
n. 金属丝;电线 |
The broken wire stopped the lamp from working. |
| 1362 |
capsule |
ˈkæpsəl |
|
n. 胶囊;航天舱,太空舱 |
Take one capsule with warm water after breakfast. |
| 1363 |
canteen |
kænˈtiːn |
|
n. 餐厅,食堂 |
We buy lunch in the school canteen every day. |
| 1364 |
adopt |
əˈdɑpt |
|
v. 采用,采取,采纳;收养,领养;正式通过,批准 |
Our class will adopt a new reading plan. |
| 1365 |
lease |
lis |
|
n. 租约 vt. 出租,租用 |
We signed a one-year lease for the small apartment. |
| 1366 |
bit |
bɪt |
|
n. 少许;小片;小块 |
I feel a bit nervous before the exam. |
| 1367 |
conceal |
kənˈsil |
|
vt. 隐藏;隐瞒;掩盖 |
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile. |
| 1368 |
compromise |
ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz |
|
n. 妥协,折中办法;v. 妥协,放弃(原则、理想等);危及 |
They reach a compromise after a long discussion. |
| 1369 |
essential |
ɪˈsɛnʃəl |
|
a. 本质的,基本的;必要的,必不可少的;极其重要的 n. 要素;实质,本质;要点 |
Regular exercise is essential for both physical and mental health. |
| 1370 |
urge |
ɝdʒ |
|
v. 敦促,力劝;鼓励;竭力主张 |
Parents urge us to sleep early before exams. |
| 1371 |
feasible |
ˈfizəbəl |
|
a. 可行的,可能的;可做的,可实行的 |
This plan is feasible within our limited budget. |
| 1372 |
cereal |
/ˈsɪərɪəl/ |
|
n. 谷类植物;谷物;谷类食物 |
Whole-grain cereal can form part of a balanced breakfast. |
| 1373 |
apply |
əˈplaɪ |
|
v. 申请;应用,使用;涉及 |
Many students apply for scholarships each year. |
| 1374 |
slurry |
/ˈslʌrɪ/ |
|
n. 泥浆 |
Farm waste produced a nutrient-rich slurry for fertiliser. |
| 1375 |
admission |
ədˈmɪʃən |
|
n. 允许进入,加入权,进入权;招供,招认;入场券 |
Her admission to the university made her family proud. |
| 1376 |
attempt |
əˈtɛmpt |
|
n./v. 尝试,试图;努力 |
I will attempt to solve this problem myself. |
| 1377 |
jaw |
dʒɔ |
|
n. 颌 |
The boxer hurt his jaw during the match. |
| 1378 |
inference |
ˈɪnfərəns |
|
n. 推论;推断 |
Students can draw an inference from the details in the text. |
| 1379 |
loop |
lup |
|
n. 圈环;环状物;环路;循环 v. (使)成环,(使)成圈;成环形运动 |
Tie the rope into a loop before lifting it. |
| 1380 |
subtract |
səbˈtrækt |
|
vt. 减去;去掉 |
Please subtract five from twelve to get seven. |
| 1381 |
lava |
/ˈlɑːvə/ |
|
n. 岩浆,熔岩 |
Cooling lava gradually forms new volcanic rock. |
| 1382 |
premier |
prɪˈmɪr |
|
n. 总理;首相 a. 首要的,第一位的;最著名的 |
The premier met students during the science fair. |
| 1383 |
enquiry |
ɛnˈkwaɪri |
|
n. 询问;调查;探索 |
I made an enquiry about the summer course. |
| 1384 |
lawsuit |
/ˈlɔ:su:t/ |
|
n. 诉讼,起诉 |
Residents filed a lawsuit against the polluting company. |
| 1385 |
pack |
pæk |
|
v. (把……)打包,收拾(行李);包装,包裹;塞满 n. 包 |
We pack a bag before the school trip. |
| 1386 |
universe |
ˈjunəˌvɝs |
|
n. 宇宙,天地万物;世界;领域 |
The universe is full of stars and mysteries. |
| 1387 |
skull |
/skʌl/ |
|
n. 颅骨;脑袋 |
The human skull protects the brain from injury. |
| 1388 |
animate |
/ˈænɪmət/ |
|
a. 活的,有生命的;vt. 赋予生命,使生机勃勃 |
Teachers use debate to animate otherwise abstract topics. |
| 1389 |
payable |
/ˈpeɪəbl/ |
|
a. 可支付的;应支付的 |
The remaining fee is payable at the end of the course. |
| 1390 |
audit |
/ˈɔːdɪt/ |
|
vt. 审计,查账;旁听 n. 审计,查账 |
An independent audit revealed serious accounting weaknesses. |
| 1391 |
receipt |
rɪˈsit |
|
n. 收到,接到;发票,收据; [pl.] 收入,进款 |
Keep the receipt after you buy the notebook. |
| 1392 |
scamper |
/ˈskæmpə(r)/ |
|
vi. 奔跑,快跑 |
Small mammals scamper into cover when predators approach. |
| 1393 |
spiral |
/ˈspaɪərəl/ |
|
a. 螺旋形的,盘旋的 v. 盘旋上升(或下降) |
Housing costs may spiral when supply fails to meet demand. |
| 1394 |
encode |
/ɪnˈkəud/ |
|
vt. 把(电文等)译成电码(或密码),把……编码 |
The system can encode personal data before transmission. |
| 1395 |
scout |
skaʊt |
|
n. 侦察员(或机、舰);童子军 v. 侦察;寻找;搜索 |
A scout searched the forest for the missing child. |
| 1396 |
ejection |
/ɪ'dʒekʃn/ |
|
n. 喷出;排出物 |
The sudden ejection of gas signalled increased volcanic activity. |
| 1397 |
barrage |
/ˈbærɑːʒ/ |
|
n. 弹幕射击;火力网 |
Officials faced a barrage of questions about the failed project. |
| 1398 |
intrigue |
/ɪnˈtriːg/ |
|
v. 密谋,施诡计;引起极大兴趣,迷住;n. 阴谋,诡计 |
Unexplained patterns in the data intrigue many researchers. |
| 1399 |
realm |
rɛlm |
|
n. 界,领域,范围;王国,国度 |
This discovery opened new possibilities in the realm of medicine. |
| 1400 |
friction |
ˈfrɪkʃən |
|
n. 摩擦(力);矛盾,冲突 |
Good brakes need friction to stop the bike. |
| 1401 |
banner |
ˈbænər |
|
n. 横幅;旗帜 |
Students hung a welcome banner above the school gate. |
| 1402 |
ounce |
aʊns |
|
n. 盎司 |
The recipe requires one ounce of dark chocolate. |
| 1403 |
technique |
tɛkˈnik |
|
n. 技巧,技艺;技术,技能 |
This technique helps you remember new words faster. |
| 1404 |
stack |
stæk |
|
n. 整齐的一叠(或一堆) v. 把……叠成堆,堆放于;堆积,堆起 |
A stack of books stood beside my desk. |
| 1405 |
petrol |
ˈpɛtrəl |
|
n. 汽油 |
The car needs petrol before our trip. |
| 1406 |
squeeze |
skwiz |
|
v. 压榨,榨取;捏,挤压;挤入,挤过;向……勒索 n. 挤压,捏;紧缺,拮据,经济困难;减少,削减 |
Please squeeze the lemon into the glass. |
| 1407 |
sorrow |
ˈsɑroʊ |
|
n. 悲哀;伤心事 |
His face showed deep sorrow after the news. |
| 1408 |
arboreal |
/ɑːˈbɔːrɪəl/ |
|
a. 树木的;栖于树木的 |
Arboreal species depend on connected areas of mature forest. |
| 1409 |
facade |
/fəˈsɑːd/ |
|
n. 正面;(虚伪的)外表 |
The building retained its historic facade after renovation. |
| 1410 |
post-mortem |
/ˏpəust ˈmɔːtəm/ |
|
a. 事后的;n. 检尸,尸体解剖;事后反思(或剖析) |
A project post-mortem identified several preventable management errors. |
| 1411 |
subject |
ˈsʌbdʒɛkt |
|
n. 题目;学科;主语 /səbˈdʒekt/ a. 受……支配的,取决于……的;易遭受……的 |
Math is my favorite subject at school. |
| 1412 |
blunt |
/blʌnt/ |
|
a. 钝的;率直的 vt. 把……弄钝;使减弱 |
The report offers a blunt assessment of government performance. |
| 1413 |
stockpile |
/'stɒkpaɪl/ |
|
n. 囤聚的物资;vt. 大量贮备 |
Hospitals stockpile essential supplies before the storm season. |
| 1414 |
Indicate |
ˈɪndəˌkeɪt |
|
v. 标示,表示,表明;象征;暗示,示意 |
Indicate the correct answer with a pencil. |
| 1415 |
switch |
swɪtʃ |
|
n. 开关;转换 v. (使)改变,转变;转换;对调 |
Please switch off the lights before leaving. |
| 1416 |
trim |
trɪm |
|
vt./n. 修剪;整理 a. 苗条的,修长的;整齐的,整洁的 |
I need to trim my hair before the school ceremony. |
| 1417 |
steady |
ˈstɛdi |
|
a. 稳步的;稳定的 v. (使)稳定,(使)平稳;(使)镇定 |
Keep a steady pace during the long run. |
| 1418 |
dramatic |
drəˈmætɪk |
|
a. 引人注目的;戏剧性的;激动人心的;戏剧的 |
The new policy brought a dramatic change to our school. |
| 1419 |
amorphous |
/əˈmɔːfəs/ |
|
a. 无固定形状的;无组织的 |
The movement remained amorphous without clear leadership or goals. |
| 1420 |
solve |
sɑlv |
|
vt. 解答;解决 |
Teamwork can solve many problems that individuals cannot handle alone. |
| 1421 |
blade |
bleɪd |
|
n. 刀片;桨叶;(草的)叶片 |
Be careful because the sharp blade can cut fingers. |
| 1422 |
glimpse |
ɡlɪmps |
|
vt. 瞥见 n. 一瞥,一看 |
We caught a glimpse of the deer behind the trees. |
| 1423 |
bulletin |
/ˈbulətɪn/ |
|
n. (报纸、电台等的)新闻简报;公告;学报;期刊(尤指机关刊物) |
The health agency issued a daily bulletin during the outbreak. |
| 1424 |
annoy |
əˈnɔɪ |
|
vt. 使烦恼;打搅 |
Loud music can annoy people during their homework time. |
| 1425 |
chapel |
/ˈtʃæpl/ |
|
n. 小教堂;祈祷室 |
The restored chapel attracts visitors interested in local history. |
| 1426 |
foil |
/fɔɪl/ |
|
n. 箔;箔纸 |
Recycled aluminium foil uses less energy than newly produced metal. |
| 1427 |
invoice |
/ˈɪnvɔɪs/ |
|
n. 发票 vt. 给……开发票 |
Each supplier must submit an accurate invoice for payment. |
| 1428 |
extra |
ˈɛkstrə |
|
a. 额外的;特别的 ad. 额外地,另外;特别地 |
Our teacher gave us extra time for the test. |
| 1429 |
analyse |
ˈænəlaɪz |
|
vt. 分析;分解 |
We should analyse the data before drawing any conclusion. |
| 1430 |
acoustic |
/əˈkuːstɪk/ |
|
a. 原声的;声音(学)的;听觉的 |
Acoustic panels reduce noise inside crowded classrooms. |
| 1431 |
stall |
/stɔːl/ |
|
n. 货摊;小隔间 |
A local farmer sells fresh produce from a market stall. |
| 1432 |
cover |
ˈkʌvər |
|
vt. 盖,覆盖;包含,包括;走过(一段路);适用于;报道,采访;给……上保险,足够支付;用枪掩护 n. 盖子,套子;封面;掩蔽(物),掩护(物) |
Please cover your book with clean paper. |
| 1433 |
concrete |
ˈkɑnkrit |
|
a. 混凝土制的;确实的,具体的;有形的,实在的 n. 混凝土 |
Please give a concrete example in your essay. |
| 1434 |
clot |
/klɔt/ |
|
n. (血液)凝块 v. 凝结成块 |
A blood clot can block circulation and require urgent treatment. |
| 1435 |
prior |
ˈpraɪər |
|
a. 在前的,优先的 |
Please finish the report prior to the meeting tomorrow. |
| 1436 |
herdsman |
/'hɜ:dzmən/ |
|
n. 牧人 |
The herdsman moves livestock to fresh pasture each season. |
| 1437 |
pasture |
/ˈpɑːstʃə(r)/ |
|
n. 牧场,草原 vt. 放牧 |
Overgrazing can damage pasture and expose the soil. |
| 1438 |
nutrient |
/ˈnjuːtrɪənt/ |
|
n. 滋养物,营养品 |
Each essential nutrient supports a different bodily function. |
| 1439 |
plough |
plaʊ |
|
n. 犁 v. 耕地;开(路);破(浪) |
Farmers plough the fields before planting corn in spring. |
| 1440 |
scrub |
/skrʌb/ |
|
v. 用力擦洗,把……擦净;取消(计划等) n. 矮树丛,灌木丛 |
Volunteers scrub graffiti from walls in the public park. |
| 1441 |
heighten |
/ˈhaɪtn/ |
|
v. (使)增强,(使)加剧 |
Media coverage can heighten public awareness of environmental risks. |
| 1442 |
necessity |
nəˈsɛsəti |
|
n. 必然,必要;必需品;必要性 |
Clean water is a basic necessity for every family. |
| 1443 |
ingenuity |
/ˌɪndʒə'nju:ətɪ/ |
|
n. 心灵手巧,足智多谋;巧妙,精巧 |
Human ingenuity has produced cheaper forms of renewable energy. |
| 1444 |
scour |
/ˈskauə(r)/ |
|
vt. 四处搜寻,细查;擦洗,擦亮;冲刷出,冲刷成 |
Rescue teams scour the coastline for missing passengers. |
| 1445 |
seasonal |
/ˈsiːzənl/ |
|
a. 季节性的,随季节而变化的;节令性的 |
Seasonal employment creates unstable incomes in tourist regions. |
| 1446 |
murky |
/ˈmɜ:ki:/ |
|
a. 浑浊的;黑暗的;朦胧的;隐晦的 |
The investigation exposed murky financial arrangements. |
| 1447 |
cue |
kju |
|
n. 暗示,提示 |
The teacher's nod was my cue to begin speaking. |
| 1448 |
thermal |
/ˈθɜːml/ |
|
a. 热的,热量的 n. 热气流 |
Thermal insulation reduces household energy consumption. |
| 1449 |
ID card |
|
|
身份证(= identity card) |
Every visitor must show an ID card at the entrance. |
| 1450 |
romance |
/rəuˈmæns/ |
|
n. 恋爱;浪漫爱情;爱情小说,传奇故事 |
Popular media often presents an unrealistic image of romance. |
| 1451 |
currently |
ˈkɝəntli |
|
ad. 当前,现时,目前 |
Our school is currently preparing for the sports meeting. |
| 1452 |
persist |
pərˈsɪst |
|
vi. 坚持;维持,保持,持续 |
If you persist in practicing, your pronunciation will improve. |
| 1453 |
minimum |
ˈmɪnəməm |
|
n. 最小值,最低限度 a. 最低的,最小的 |
The minimum age for this club is sixteen. |
| 1454 |
output |
ˈaʊtˌpʊt |
|
n. 产量;输出量;输出功率 vt. 输出 |
The factory's output increased after the new machines arrived. |
| 1455 |
stash |
/stæʃ/ |
|
vt. 藏匿;贮藏 |
Criminal groups may stash illegal goods in empty buildings. |
| 1456 |
species |
ˈspiʃiz |
|
n. 种,物种 |
This forest is home to many rare species. |
| 1457 |
subtle |
/ˈsʌtl/ |
|
a. 细微的,微妙的,难以捉摸的;隐约的;精巧的,巧妙的;诡秘的,狡诈的 |
The advertisement uses subtle pressure to influence young consumers. |
| 1458 |
select |
səˈlɛkt |
|
v. 选择,挑选 a. 精选的,优等的 |
Please select one book for your report. |
| 1459 |
loose |
lus |
|
a. 松的;散漫的;不精确的 |
This loose sweater keeps me comfortable in winter. |
| 1460 |
slice |
slaɪs |
|
v. 把……切成片,削 n. 薄片,切片;份,部分 |
I ate a slice of bread before school. |
| 1461 |
generic |
dʒəˈnɛrɪk |
|
a. 一般的,普通的,通用的;种的,属的 |
This generic advice does not address my specific problem. |
| 1462 |
cricket |
ˈkrɪkət |
|
n. 板球;蟋蟀 |
The students often play cricket after school on Fridays. |
| 1463 |
exhale |
/eksˈheɪl/ |
|
v. 呼出(气);散发(气味、蒸气等) |
People exhale carbon dioxide during normal respiration. |
| 1464 |
creation |
/kriːˈeɪʃn/ |
|
n. 创造;作品 |
Job creation remains a central goal of economic policy. |
| 1465 |
swell |
swɛl |
|
v. 膨胀;增长,增强 |
His ankle began to swell after the game. |
| 1466 |
synthesis |
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ |
|
n. 综合,合成;综合体 |
The review offers a synthesis of findings from several studies. |
| 1467 |
excreta |
/ɪkˈskriːtə/ |
|
n. 排泄物 |
Untreated human excreta can contaminate drinking water. |
| 1468 |
pepper |
ˈpɛpər |
|
n. 胡椒(粉) vt. 在……上撒(胡椒粉等) |
Please add pepper to the soup before lunch. |
| 1469 |
groan |
ɡroʊn |
|
vi. 呻吟;叹息 n. 呻吟声,叹息声 |
He let out a groan while lifting the heavy box. |
| 1470 |
diminish |
/dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/ |
|
v. 减少;降低;贬低,轻视 |
Regular practice does not diminish the need for good instruction. |
| 1471 |
naive |
/naɪˈiːv/ |
|
a. 幼稚的,天真的,不成熟的 |
It is naive to assume that technology solves every social problem. |
| 1472 |
upset |
ʌpˈsɛt |
|
vt. 使苦恼;搅乱;推翻,颠倒 /ˏʌpˈset/ a. 心烦的;(肠胃等)不适的 |
Tom felt upset after losing his favorite notebook. |
| 1473 |
appeal |
əˈpil |
|
vi. 呼吁;起诉,上诉;吸引 n. 上诉,申诉;呼吁;感染力,吸引力 |
The charity posters appeal to many kind students. |
| 1474 |
caution |
ˈkɔʃən |
|
n. 谨慎,小心 v. 提醒,警告 |
Handle the glass with caution during the experiment. |
| 1475 |
average |
ˈævərɪdʒ |
|
n. 平均(数) a. 平均的;平常的,普通的 v. 平均达到;平均为 |
On average we read thirty pages a week. |
| 1476 |
blonde |
/blɒnd/ |
|
a. (人)白肤金发碧眼的 n. 白肤金发碧眼的女人 |
The study found no meaningful link between blonde hair and behaviour. |
| 1477 |
burst |
bɝst |
|
v. (使)爆炸;突然发作;破裂 n. 爆炸 |
She burst into tears after hearing the sad news. |
| 1478 |
ecology |
ɪˈkɑlədʒi |
|
n. 生态,生态学;生态环境 |
We study ecology to understand forests and rivers. |
| 1479 |
profession |
prəˈfɛʃən |
|
n. 行业,职业;宣称,表白 |
Teaching is a respected profession in many countries. |
| 1480 |
transit |
/ˈtrænsɪt; ˈtrænzɪt/ |
|
n. 运输,运载 v. 通过,经过;中转 |
Efficient public transit can reduce dependence on private cars. |
| 1481 |
medieval |
/ˏmedɪˈiːvl/ |
|
a. 中世纪的;中古(时代)的 |
The medieval town attracts tourists with its preserved architecture. |
| 1482 |
behave |
bɪˈheɪv |
|
v. 表现;(机器等)运转;(事物)起作用;表现得体;使检点 |
Students should behave well during the school trip. |
| 1483 |
dredge |
/dredʒ/ |
|
v. 挖掘;疏浚;挖出,吸出;重提(不愉快或令人难堪的)旧事 |
Authorities dredge the harbour to keep shipping channels open. |
| 1484 |
launch |
lɔntʃ |
|
vt. 将……投放市场;开始从事,发动,发起;发射 n. 发射;(产品)上市 |
Scientists will launch the new satellite into space tomorrow. |
| 1485 |
fade |
feɪd |
|
v. (使)变淡,变暗;褪色;凋谢;逐渐消失 |
The poster colors fade in strong sunlight. |
| 1486 |
highway |
ˈhaɪˌweɪ |
|
n. 公路 |
The bus drove along the highway after sunrise. |
| 1487 |
concede |
kənˈsid |
|
v. (不情愿地)承认;让步 |
After hours of debate, he had to concede defeat. |
| 1488 |
chef |
ʃɛf |
|
n. 厨师长,厨师 |
The chef taught us to make healthy soup. |
| 1489 |
irritable |
/ˈɪrɪtəbl/ |
|
a. 急躁的,易怒的,易受刺激的;过敏的 |
Lack of sleep can make children tired and irritable. |
| 1490 |
bouncing |
/ˈbaʊnsɪŋ/ |
|
a. 健壮的,茁壮的 |
The clinic reported a healthy, bouncing baby after the delivery. |
| 1491 |
sizeable |
/ˈsaɪzəbl/ |
|
a. 相当大的 |
A sizeable minority still lacks reliable internet access. |
| 1492 |
particulate |
/pɑ:ˈtɪkjələt/ |
|
a. 粒子状的,微粒的,颗粒的;n. 粒子,微粒状物质 |
Fine particulate pollution can penetrate deep into the lungs. |
| 1493 |
megacity |
/'megəˌsɪtɪ/ |
|
n. (人口超过1000万的)大城市 |
A megacity must coordinate housing, transport, and waste management. |
| 1494 |
allergic |
əˈlɝdʒɪk |
|
n. 过敏的,(对……)变态反应的,变应性的 |
Tom is allergic to peanuts and avoids them. |
| 1495 |
populace |
/ˈpɔpjuləs/ |
|
n. (一个国家或地区的)人口,全体居民;平民,大众 |
The policy was unpopular with much of the urban populace. |
| 1496 |
proclaim |
/prəˈkleɪm/ |
|
v. 宣告,宣布,声明;显示 |
Leaders often proclaim ambitious targets without funding implementation. |
| 1497 |
habitual |
həˈbɪtʃuəl |
|
a. 惯常的,通常的 |
His habitual lateness annoyed everyone in the morning class. |
| 1498 |
afield |
/əˈfiːld/ |
|
ad. 在野外,在田中;在战场上;背井离乡地;到远方,在远处 |
Researchers travelled far afield to collect representative samples. |
| 1499 |
form |
fɔrm |
|
n. 形式;外形;表格 v. (使)形成,(使)出现 |
Please fill in this form before the club meeting. |
| 1500 |
temporary |
ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri |
|
a. 临时的,暂时的 |
We used a temporary classroom during the repairs. |
| 1501 |
spill |
spɪl |
|
v. (使)溢出;涌出 |
Be careful not to spill water on your notes. |
| 1502 |
lead |
lid |
|
v. 指引;领导;致使 /led/ n. 铅 |
Good habits lead us to better results. |
| 1503 |
define |
dɪˈfaɪn |
|
vt. 下定义;限定 |
Scientists define water as a compound of hydrogen and oxygen. |
| 1504 |
figure |
ˈfɪgjər |
|
n. 数字;人物;体态,体形;轮廓;(插)图,图表;雕像,塑像 v. 是重要部分;认为;计算,估计 |
Can you figure out the answer before class? |
| 1505 |
respond |
rɪˈspɑnd |
|
vi. 回答,答复;响应;作出反应 |
Please respond to my email before Friday afternoon. |
| 1506 |
approval |
əˈpruvəl |
|
n. 赞成,同意;正式批准 |
The club needs the teacher's approval before organizing the trip. |
| 1507 |
smell |
smɛl |
|
v. 散发(或有)……的气味;闻到,嗅到 |
I smell fresh bread when I pass the bakery. |
| 1508 |
flaw |
flɔ |
|
n. 缺点;瑕疵 |
One small flaw can weaken an otherwise excellent argument. |
| 1509 |
multiple |
ˈmʌltəpəl |
|
a. 多重的;多样的 n. 倍数 |
The project requires multiple skills from every team member. |
| 1510 |
zone |
zoʊn |
|
n. 地区,地带;区域 |
This zone is quiet for reading and homework. |
| 1511 |
diagram |
ˈdaɪəˌɡræm |
|
n. 图解,图表 |
This diagram shows how the water cycle works. |
| 1512 |
slouch |
/slautʃ/ |
|
v. 懒散地站(或坐、走);低头垂肩地站(或坐、走) |
Students who slouch for hours may develop back discomfort. |
| 1513 |
bloom |
blum |
|
n. 花;开花(期);青春焕发(的时期) v. (使)开花 |
These roses bloom beautifully in our school garden. |
| 1514 |
horizon |
hərˈaɪzən |
|
n. 地平线;范围;眼界 |
Dark clouds appeared above the horizon before sunset. |
| 1515 |
trick |
trɪk |
|
n. 诡计,花招 vt. 欺诈,哄骗 |
This trick helps me remember difficult words. |
| 1516 |
as if/though |
|
|
好像,仿佛 |
The guide presents as if/though as alternatives for expressing appearance. |
| 1517 |
academic |
ˌækəˈdɛmɪk |
|
a. 学院的;学术的;不切实际的 n. 学者;大学教师 |
She reads academic articles for her science project. |
| 1518 |
reunite |
/ˏriːjuːˈnaɪt/ |
|
v. (使)结合;(使)重聚 |
Improved transport can reunite families separated by distance. |
| 1519 |
clench |
/klentʃ/ |
|
v. 握紧;咬紧(牙关等);牢牢抓住 |
People often clench their teeth during periods of stress. |
| 1520 |
corpus |
/ˈkɔːpəs/ |
|
n. 文集,文献,汇编;语料库 |
The research corpus contains millions of examples of natural language. |
| 1521 |
alarm |
əˈlɑrm |
|
n. 惊恐,恐慌;报警器;闹钟;警报 vt. 使惊恐;使担心 |
My alarm wakes me up at six. |
| 1522 |
beam |
bim |
|
n. (光线等的)束;梁;笑容,喜色 v. 面露喜色;发射电波,播送 |
A beam of light came through the window. |
| 1523 |
height |
haɪt |
|
n. 海拔;身高 |
What is the height of this building? |
| 1524 |
nasty |
ˈnæsti |
|
a. 令人讨厌的;不友好的,恶意的,下流的;恶劣的 |
A nasty smell came from the forgotten lunch box. |
| 1525 |
monster |
/ˈmɔnstə(r)/ |
|
n. 怪物;巨人,庞然大物 |
The huge machine became an energy-consuming monster. |
| 1526 |
adequate |
ˈædɪkwət |
|
a. 充足的;合适的,合格的 |
We have adequate time to finish the task. |
| 1527 |
hike |
/haɪk/ |
|
v. 徒步旅行;提高(价格等) n. 远足,徒步旅行;猛增 |
A sudden rent hike forced several families to move. |
| 1528 |
grateful |
ˈɡreɪtfəl |
|
a. 感激的,感谢的 |
I am grateful for your help with homework. |
| 1529 |
organ |
ˈɔrgən |
|
n. 器官;(官方的)机构 |
The heart is an important organ in our body. |
| 1530 |
rely |
rɪˈlaɪ |
|
vi. 依靠;依赖 |
You can rely on your friends during difficult times. |
| 1531 |
incentive |
ɪnˈsɛntɪv |
|
n. 刺激;激励 |
The scholarship gives students an incentive to study harder. |
| 1532 |
technical |
ˈtɛknɪkəl |
|
a. 技术的,工艺的 |
We need technical help with the computer project. |
| 1533 |
chorus |
ˈkɔrəs |
|
n. 合唱,合唱曲;合唱队;副歌,叠句;齐声,齐声说的话(或发出的喊声) v. 齐声说 |
The class sang the chorus together after practice. |
| 1534 |
scent |
/sent/ |
|
n. 香味;气味 vt. 嗅到;察觉 |
Air pollution can mask the natural scent of flowers. |
| 1535 |
hitherto |
/ˏhɪðəˈtuː/ |
|
ad. 到目前为止,迄今 |
The survey reached communities hitherto excluded from official statistics. |
| 1536 |
bullet |
ˈbʊlət |
|
n. 枪弹,子弹 |
The police found a bullet near the broken window. |
| 1537 |
rural |
ˈrʊrəl |
|
a. 农村的,乡村的 |
Many rural students travel far to attend secondary school. |
| 1538 |
fabulous |
/ˈfæbjuləs/ |
|
a. 寓言式的;极为巨大的;极好的 |
The region possesses fabulous natural scenery and rich wildlife. |
| 1539 |
rental |
ˈrɛntəl |
|
n. 租金额;出租,租赁 a. 租用的;出租(业)的 |
The monthly rental includes water and internet service. |
| 1540 |
obsession |
/əb'seʃn/ |
|
n. 牵挂,惦念;迷住,困扰;萦绕于心的事物或人;固执的念头 |
An obsession with test scores can narrow the curriculum. |
| 1541 |
fraught |
/frɔːt/ |
|
a. 充满……的;担心的,烦恼的 |
The decision is fraught with legal and ethical difficulties. |
| 1542 |
ethereal |
/ɪˈθɪərɪəl/ |
|
a. 太空的;轻巧的 |
The installation creates an ethereal effect with light and mist. |
| 1543 |
underpin |
/ˏʌndəˈpɪn/ |
|
vt. 加固……的基础;加强,巩固 |
Reliable evidence should underpin every major public policy. |
| 1544 |
velocity |
vəˈlɑsəti |
|
n. 速度,速率;迅速,快速 |
The ball changed velocity when it turned toward the goal. |
| 1545 |
unveil |
/ˏʌnˈveɪl/ |
|
v. 揭去面纱或覆盖物;揭幕;首次公开、揭露或展示(某事物) |
The government will unveil its new housing strategy tomorrow. |
| 1546 |
swivel |
/ˈswɪvl/ |
|
v. 旋转 n. 转环,转节 |
The chair can swivel to support movement at work. |
| 1547 |
capsize |
/kæpˈsaɪz/ |
|
v. (使船)翻,倾履 |
Overloading can cause a small boat to capsize. |
| 1548 |
project |
prəˈdʒɛkt |
|
n. 计划,方案;课题,项目;工程 /prəˈdʒekt/ v. 放映;投射,发射;(使)突出,(使)伸出;设计,规划 |
Our science project helps students save water at school. |
| 1549 |
drum |
drʌm |
|
n. 鼓,鼓状物 |
The boys drum softly before the school show. |
| 1550 |
thorny |
/'θɔ:nɪ/ |
|
a. 多刺的;痛苦的,棘手的 |
Land ownership remains a thorny political issue. |
| 1551 |
eligible |
/ˈelɪdʒəbl/ |
|
a. 符合条件的;合适的 |
Low-income households are eligible for additional support. |
| 1552 |
admit |
ədˈmɪt |
|
v. 承认;准许……进入;准许……加入 |
He had to admit making a serious mistake. |
| 1553 |
strategy |
ˈstrætədʒi |
|
n. 战略,策略 |
We need a clear strategy for improving our reading speed. |
| 1554 |
emerge |
ɪˈmɝdʒ |
|
vi. 出现;显露,(事实等)暴露 |
New evidence may emerge from the investigation tomorrow. |
| 1555 |
submerge |
səbˈmɝdʒ |
|
v. 浸没;潜入水中 |
Heavy rain can submerge low fields within minutes. |
| 1556 |
mantle |
/ˈmntl/ |
|
n. 披风,斗篷;覆盖物;(煤气灯)纱罩;[解] 外层;包膜;外表;(水库的)槽; [地] 地幔 vt. 用斗篷盖;覆盖 |
A thick mantle of smoke covered the industrial district. |
| 1557 |
overall |
ˈoʊvərˌɔl |
|
a. 全面的;全部的 |
The overall quality of our group project was excellent. |
| 1558 |
granite |
/ˈgrænɪt/ |
|
n. 花岗岩,花岗石 |
Granite is widely used in durable public buildings. |
| 1559 |
approximate |
əˈprɑksəmət |
|
a. 近似的;vt. 近似 |
The approximate cost of the trip is five hundred yuan. |
| 1560 |
gallery |
ˈgæləri |
|
n. 美术馆 |
We visited the art gallery after the exam. |
| 1561 |
swing |
swɪŋ |
|
v. 摇摆;(使)突然转向 n. 摇摆;秋千 |
The children swing their bags on the way home. |
| 1562 |
cite |
saɪt |
|
vt. 引用;引证 |
Students should cite reliable sources in their research papers. |
| 1563 |
spectrum |
/ˈspektrəm/ |
|
n. 谱,光谱,频谱;范围,幅度 |
Opinions vary across a broad political spectrum. |
| 1564 |
drawback |
ˈdrɔˌbæk |
|
n. 缺点;不利条件 |
The only drawback is the high price. |
| 1565 |
trend |
trɛnd |
|
n. 倾向;趋势;流行,时尚 vi. 伸向;倾向 |
Online learning is a growing trend among students. |
| 1566 |
extreme |
ɪksˈtrim |
|
a. 极度的;最后的 n. 极端,过分 |
We should avoid extreme opinions during a discussion. |
| 1567 |
skip |
skɪp |
|
v. 跳,蹦;漏过;逃学 |
Do not skip the directions before answering questions. |
| 1568 |
military |
ˈmɪləˌtɛri |
|
a. 军事的 n. [the ~] 军队 |
The military provided food and tents after the earthquake. |
| 1569 |
poison |
ˈpɔɪzən |
|
n. 毒,毒药 vt. 毒害 |
Keep poison away from children and pets. |
| 1570 |
vested |
/'vestɪd/ |
|
a. 法律规定的;既定的 |
Vested interests may resist reforms that benefit the wider public. |
| 1571 |
symphony |
ˈsɪmfəni |
|
n. 交响乐 |
The orchestra played a symphony in the school hall. |
| 1572 |
locate |
ˈloʊˌkeɪt |
|
vt. 找到;位于;使坐落于;把……设置在 |
Police used the phone signal to locate the missing hiker. |
| 1573 |
classify |
ˈklæsəˌfaɪ |
|
vt. 把……归类,把……分级 |
We classify these books by subject in the library. |
| 1574 |
alter |
ˈɔltər |
|
vt. 改变;变动 |
We may alter the plan if heavy rain continues. |
| 1575 |
database |
ˈdeɪtəˌbeɪs |
|
n. 数据库 |
The school database stores every student's records. |
| 1576 |
maximum |
ˈmæksəməm |
|
n. 最大量,极限 a. 最大的,最高的 |
The maximum score for this quiz is one hundred. |
| 1577 |
delivery |
dɪˈlɪvəri |
|
n. 投递,交付;分娩 |
The shop offers free delivery for orders over fifty dollars. |
| 1578 |
focus |
ˈfoʊkəs |
|
v. (使)聚焦,(使)集中 n. 焦点,焦距;(注意力、活动等的)中心 |
Please focus on your homework before dinner tonight. |
| 1579 |
ash |
æʃ |
|
n. 灰;灰烬; [pl.] 骨灰,遗骸 |
The fire left black ash on the ground. |
| 1580 |
inventory |
/ˈɪnvəntrɪ/ |
|
n. 目录;存货 |
The hospital maintains an inventory of emergency supplies. |
| 1581 |
event |
ɪˈvɛnt |
|
n. 事件;比赛项目 |
The sports event starts at nine tomorrow morning. |
| 1582 |
crucial |
ˈkruʃəl |
|
a. 决定性的;至关重要的 |
Daily review can play a crucial role in vocabulary learning. |
| 1583 |
stage |
steɪdʒ |
|
n. 舞台;戏剧;阶段 |
Our teacher sang on stage at the school show. |
| 1584 |
aeration |
/eə'reɪʃn/ |
|
n. 通风 |
Proper aeration improves water quality in fish farms. |
| 1585 |
virus |
ˈvaɪrəs |
|
n. 病毒 |
The virus spread quickly through the crowded classroom. |
| 1586 |
faith |
feɪθ |
|
n. 信任,信用;信仰,信条 |
Have faith in yourself during difficult exams. |
| 1587 |
involve |
ɪnˈvɑlv |
|
vt. 使卷入,使参与;牵涉,陷入,连累;包含,含有 |
The science project will involve collecting data outdoors. |
| 1588 |
dairy |
ˈdɛri |
|
n. 奶制品;乳品店 a. 乳制品的 |
Many students choose dairy products for breakfast every morning. |
| 1589 |
confirm |
kənˈfɝm |
|
vt. 证实,确定;肯定;批准,使有效 |
Please confirm your answer before you submit the paper. |
| 1590 |
hinge |
/hɪndʒ/ |
|
n. 合叶;铰链 v. 依……而定 |
The project's success will hinge on community participation. |
| 1591 |
hurricane |
ˈhɝəˌkeɪn |
|
n. 飓风 |
The hurricane damaged many houses along the coast. |
| 1592 |
stain |
steɪn |
|
vt. 染污;给……着色 n. 污点 |
Coffee can stain a white shirt quickly. |
| 1593 |
unload |
ənˈloʊd |
|
v. 从……卸下货物;摆脱 |
Workers unload fresh vegetables from the truck every morning. |
| 1594 |
thrill |
θrɪl |
|
v. (使)非常激动;(使)发抖 |
The final goal gave fans a thrill tonight. |
| 1595 |
trial |
ˈtraɪəl |
|
n. 审讯;试验 a. 试验性的 |
The new medicine is in a careful trial. |
| 1596 |
extol |
/ɪkˈstəul/ |
|
vt. 赞颂,赞美,颂扬 |
Advertisements often extol benefits while ignoring environmental costs. |
| 1597 |
albeit |
/ˏɔːlˈbiːɪt/ |
|
conj. 虽然,尽管 |
The programme succeeded, albeit at a higher cost than expected. |
| 1598 |
obstacle |
ˈɑbstəkəl |
|
n. 障碍,妨碍物,干扰 |
Patience helped her overcome an obstacle during the science project. |
| 1599 |
meagre |
/ˈmiːgə(r)/ |
|
a. 少量的,粗劣的 |
Some workers survive on meagre and unpredictable wages. |
| 1600 |
autonomy |
/ɔ:ˈtɒnəmi/ |
|
n. 自治,自治权;人身自由,自主权 |
Remote work can give employees greater autonomy. |
| 1601 |
onslaught |
/ˈɔnslɔːt/ |
|
n. 猛攻,猛袭 |
Coastal defences protect homes from the onslaught of winter storms. |
| 1602 |
curtail |
/kɜːˈteɪl/ |
|
vt. 缩短,消减;剥夺 |
Water shortages may curtail industrial production. |
| 1603 |
intermix |
/ˏɪntəˈmɪks/ |
|
v. 混入,混杂 |
Urban farms intermix food production with residential land use. |
| 1604 |
paramount |
/ˈpærəmaunt/ |
|
a. 最重要的,决定性的;n. 最高统治者 |
Patient safety must remain paramount in medical research. |
| 1605 |
hypnotic |
/hɪpˈnɒtɪk/ |
|
a. 催眠的 n. 催眠药 |
The repetitive movement of the waves has a hypnotic effect. |
| 1606 |
suffice |
/səˈfaɪs/ |
|
v. (使)满足,(使)满意;足够 |
A single short course will not suffice for professional mastery. |
| 1607 |
technician |
tɛkˈnɪʃən |
|
n. 技术员,技师 |
The technician repaired our classroom computer after school. |
| 1608 |
apart |
əˈpɑrt |
|
ad. 相间隔;分离;除去 a. 分离的 |
The old box may fall apart during the move. |
| 1609 |
mainstream |
ˈmeɪnˌstrim |
|
n. 主要倾向,主要趋势,主流;主流派爵士乐(介乎传统与现代之间者);a. 主流的 |
Online learning has become part of the educational mainstream. |
| 1610 |
flush |
flʌʃ |
|
v. 冲洗,清除;(使)发红;(使)脸红;奔流 n. 脸红,红光 a. 齐平的,同高的 |
Her face began to flush when the teacher praised her. |
| 1611 |
stir |
stɝ |
|
v./n. 搅动;摇动;激动 |
Please stir the soup slowly until the salt dissolves. |
| 1612 |
odd |
ɑd |
|
a. 奇特的;临时的;奇数的 |
We found an odd sock under the classroom desk. |
| 1613 |
inject |
/ɪnˈdʒekt/ |
|
vt. 注射;注入,灌输 |
Public investment can inject new life into deprived neighbourhoods. |
| 1614 |
demand |
dɪˈmænd |
|
n. 要求;需求(量) v. 需求;需要;询问 |
The demand for clean water grows in summer. |
| 1615 |
grid |
ɡrɪd |
|
n. 格子,栅格;地图上的坐标方向;输电网,煤气输送网 |
Solar energy can supply clean electricity to the power grid. |
| 1616 |
wagon |
ˈwæɡən |
|
n. 四轮马车;大篷车 |
The farmer loaded fresh apples onto a wooden wagon. |
| 1617 |
tag |
tæɡ |
|
n. 标签;附加语 v. 跟随;给……加标签;添加 |
Check the price tag before you buy the jacket. |
| 1618 |
excursion |
ɪkˈskɝʒən |
|
n. 远足,短途旅游;[物] 偏移,漂移 |
Our class took an excursion to the science museum. |
| 1619 |
dizzy |
ˈdɪzi |
|
a. 头晕目眩的,眩晕的;(使)人头晕的 |
I felt dizzy after spinning around too fast. |
| 1620 |
immune |
/ɪˈmjuːn/ |
|
a. 免疫的,有免疫力的;有抵抗力的;不受影响的;免除的,免除惩罚的,豁免的 |
No economy is completely immune to global shocks. |
| 1621 |
carve |
kɑrv |
|
v. 切;雕刻 |
Grandpa taught me to carve a small wooden bird. |
| 1622 |
canoe |
kəˈnu |
|
n. 独木舟 |
We paddled a canoe across the quiet lake. |
| 1623 |
geology |
/dʒɪˈɔlədʒɪ/ |
|
n. 地质学;地质概况 |
Local geology determines the area's earthquake risk. |
| 1624 |
mall |
/mɔːl/ |
|
n. 购物中心 |
The suburban mall is difficult to reach without a car. |
| 1625 |
vital |
ˈvaɪtəl |
|
a. 生死攸关的;极其重要的;有生命力的 |
Clean water is vital for every student's health. |
| 1626 |
droplet |
/ˈdrɒplət/ |
|
n. 小滴 |
A tiny water droplet can carry infectious particles. |
| 1627 |
reveal |
rɪˈvil |
|
vt. 揭露;泄露;展现 |
The report may reveal the truth behind the accident. |
| 1628 |
visible |
ˈvɪzəbəl |
|
a. 可见的,看得见的;有形的;明显的,显而易见的 |
The moon was clearly visible above the quiet village. |
| 1629 |
cube |
kjub |
|
n. 立方形;立方 |
Each ice cube melted quickly in the warm drink. |
| 1630 |
construct |
kənˈstrʌkt |
|
vt. 建造;构思,构筑;创立;{ˈkɒnstrʌkt} n. 构想,观念 |
Workers will construct a new bridge near our school. |
| 1631 |
calcium |
/ˈkælsɪəm/ |
|
n. 钙 |
Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth. |
| 1632 |
interval |
ˈɪntɚvəl |
|
n. 间隔,幕间休息;间距 |
There is a ten-minute interval between classes. |
| 1633 |
advent |
/ˈædvənt/ |
|
n. 到来;出现 |
The advent of smartphones transformed everyday communication. |
| 1634 |
category |
ˈkætəˌgɔri |
|
n. 种类;类别;范畴 |
Put each new word into the right category. |
| 1635 |
fault |
fɔlt |
|
n. 缺点,瑕疵,毛病 |
It was my fault that we missed the bus. |
| 1636 |
wrinkle |
ˈrɪŋkəl |
|
n. 皱纹 v. (使)起皱纹 |
A wrinkle appeared on his shirt after class. |
| 1637 |
huddle |
/ˈhʌdl/ |
|
vi. 聚焦在一起 n. 杂乱的一堆;拥挤 |
Families huddle together for warmth during the power cut. |
| 1638 |
clash |
klæʃ |
|
v. 发生冲突;不协调;砰地相撞,发出刺耳的撞击声 n. 冲突;不协调;(金属等的)刺耳的撞击声 |
His bright tie seemed to clash with the formal suit. |
| 1639 |
marble |
ˈmɑrbəl |
|
n. 大理石;弹子; [pl.] 弹子游戏 |
The museum floor was made of white marble. |
| 1640 |
booth |
buːθ |
|
n. (隔开的)小房间;公用电话亭;售货棚 |
We bought lemonade at a small booth. |
| 1641 |
exceed |
ɪkˈsid |
|
v. 超过,胜过 |
Do not exceed the speed limit near the school. |
| 1642 |
cohesion |
/kəuˈhiːʒn/ |
|
n. 结合,团结;凝聚力 |
Shared public spaces can strengthen social cohesion. |
| 1643 |
astound |
/əˈstaund/ |
|
v. (使)震惊 |
The speed of technological change continues to astound observers. |
| 1644 |
absorb |
əbˈzɔrb |
|
v. 吸收;吸引……的注意,使全神贯注;把……并入,同化 |
Plants absorb water through their roots. |
| 1645 |
livestock |
/ˈlaɪvstɔk/ |
|
n. <总称> 家畜,牲畜 |
Farmers moved livestock away from the flooded fields. |
| 1646 |
decrease |
dɪˈkris |
|
v. 减少,减小;n. 减少;减少量 |
The number of mistakes will decrease with practice. |
| 1647 |
moral |
ˈmɔrəl |
|
a. 道德的,伦理的 n. [pl.] 品行,道德;寓意,教训 |
The story teaches a simple moral about honesty. |
| 1648 |
weigh |
weɪ |
|
v. 称重;认真考虑,权衡 |
Please weigh the apples before you buy them. |
| 1649 |
ceramic |
/səˈræmɪk/ |
|
a. 陶器的 n. [pl.] 陶瓷器 |
The community is famous for its handmade ceramic products. |
| 1650 |
arrange |
əˈreɪndʒ |
|
v. 安排;排列 |
Let's arrange the desks before the activity begins. |
| 1651 |
earthworm |
/ˈɜ:θˌwɜ:m/ |
|
n. 蚯蚓;小人 |
An earthworm improves soil structure by creating small tunnels. |
| 1652 |
entice |
/ɪnˈtaɪs/ |
|
v. 怂恿,引诱 |
Low prices entice consumers to buy products they do not need. |
| 1653 |
memorise |
/ˈmeməraɪz/ |
|
vt. 记住,熟记 |
Students should understand concepts rather than merely memorise facts. |
| 1654 |
glossy |
/'ɡlɒsɪ/ |
|
a. 有光泽的,光滑的 |
Glossy packaging can make an ordinary product appear luxurious. |
| 1655 |
escalate |
/ˈeskəleɪt/ |
|
v. (使)逐步增长或发展,(使)逐步升级 |
Minor disputes may escalate when communication breaks down. |
| 1656 |
maternal |
/məˈtɜːnl/ |
|
a. 母亲的;母系的 |
Maternal health services reduce risks for mothers and babies. |
| 1657 |
crusade |
/kruːˈseɪd/ |
|
n. 十字军(远征);斗争,运动 v. 加入十字军,投身正义运动 |
The journalist began a crusade against government corruption. |
| 1658 |
taunt |
/tɔːnt/ |
|
vt. 嘲笑,讥笑 n. [常pl.] 嘲弄的言语,讥讽 |
Online users sometimes taunt people behind anonymous accounts. |
| 1659 |
sanction |
ˈsæŋkʃən |
|
v. 批准,认可 n. 批准,认可;约束因素,约束力;[常pl.] 国际制裁 |
The plan cannot proceed without official sanction from the council. |
| 1660 |
invert |
/ɪnˈvɜːt/ |
|
vt. (使)倒转,(使)颠倒 |
The experiment will invert the container to test its seal. |
| 1661 |
recipe |
ˈrɛsəpi |
|
n. 食谱;方法,秘诀,秘方 |
Mom shared her cake recipe with me. |
| 1662 |
condense |
kənˈdɛns |
|
v. (使)压缩,精简;(使)凝结 |
Please condense the article into a short summary. |
| 1663 |
gather |
ˈgæðər |
|
v. 聚焦,集合,聚拢;收集,采集;逐渐增加;猜想,推测 |
Students gather information before writing their reports. |
| 1664 |
utility |
juˈtɪləti |
|
n. 功用,效用; [常pl.] 公用事业 |
Our family pays the utility bills online every month. |
| 1665 |
exhibit |
ɪgzˈɪbɪt |
|
n. 展览品 v. 陈列,展览;显示 |
The museum will exhibit student paintings during the art festival. |
| 1666 |
shelter |
ˈʃɛltər |
|
n. 掩蔽(处),隐蔽(处);住所;保护 v. 掩蔽;躲避 |
We found shelter under a bridge during the storm. |
| 1667 |
stock |
stɑk |
|
n. 储备品;股票; <总称> 家畜 v. 储备 a. 常备的 |
This dictionary is currently in stock at the bookstore. |
| 1668 |
devise |
dɪˈvaɪz |
|
vt. 设计,发明 |
Students must devise a simple plan to save water. |
| 1669 |
career |
kəˈrɪr |
|
n. 生涯;经历;职业 |
She hopes to pursue a career in medicine someday. |
| 1670 |
humidity |
/hju:ˈmɪdəti/ |
|
n. 湿度;潮湿 |
High humidity can make hot weather feel more uncomfortable. |
| 1671 |
hollow |
ˈhɑloʊ |
|
a. 空的,空洞的;(声音)沉闷的;虚伪的,空虚的 v. 挖空,凿空 |
The old tree is hollow but still stands firmly. |
| 1672 |
bark |
bɑrk |
|
vi. 吠叫 n. 犬吠声;树皮 |
The dog began to bark at the stranger. |
| 1673 |
burrow |
/ˈbʌrəu/ |
|
v. 挖掘,钻进;翻寻 n. 地洞 |
The animal digs a burrow to escape extreme temperatures. |
| 1674 |
equivalent |
ɪˈkwɪvələnt |
|
a. 相等的,等量的;n. 相等物,等价物 |
One hour of practice is equivalent to ten pages of reading. |
| 1675 |
fatigue |
fəˈtiɡ |
|
n. 疲劳,劳累 v. (使)疲劳 |
Long hours of study can cause serious fatigue. |
| 1676 |
probable |
ˈprɑbəbəl |
|
a. 很可能的,大概的 |
Rain is probable after those dark clouds gather. |
| 1677 |
fortnight |
ˈfɔrtˌnaɪt |
|
n. 两星期,十四天 |
We will finish the project in a fortnight. |
| 1678 |
treadmill |
/ˈtredmɪl/ |
|
n. (人或畜力的)踏车;累人的活;单调的例行工作,乏味繁重的工作 |
A treadmill allows indoor exercise during severe weather. |
| 1679 |
flavour |
ˈfleɪvər |
|
n. 风味,滋味 vt. 给……调味 |
These fresh herbs add flavour to the soup naturally. |
| 1680 |
lethal |
/ˈliːθl/ |
|
a. 致命的,破坏性的,毁灭性的;有害的 |
Even a small dose of the chemical can be lethal. |
| 1681 |
stare |
stɛr |
|
n./vi. 盯 |
Do not stare at strangers on the bus. |
| 1682 |
bungalow |
ˈbʌŋgəˌloʊ |
|
n. (带走廊的)平房 |
My grandparents live in a small bungalow near the river. |
| 1683 |
colony |
ˈkɑləni |
|
n. 殖民地;(动植物的)群体 |
A colony of ants built nests beneath the old tree. |
| 1684 |
stab |
/stæb/ |
|
v. 刺,戳 |
Violent offenders may stab victims during street conflicts. |
| 1685 |
briefly |
/ˈbri:fli/ |
|
ad. 暂时地;简要地 |
The lecturer briefly summarised the evidence before answering questions. |
| 1686 |
flint |
/flɪnt/ |
|
n. 火石,打火石 |
Early humans used flint to make sharp cutting tools. |
| 1687 |
mixture |
ˈmɪkstʃər |
|
n. 混合(物) |
The mixture of milk and fruit tastes sweet. |
| 1688 |
tendency |
ˈtɛndənsi |
|
n. 倾向,趋向 |
Many students have a tendency to check answers too quickly. |
| 1689 |
lane |
leɪn |
|
n. 小巷;行车道 |
Cyclists should stay in the bike lane near school. |
| 1690 |
assess |
əˈsɛs |
|
vt. 评定;估价 |
Teachers assess our projects before giving final grades. |
| 1691 |
session |
ˈsɛʃən |
|
n. 一场,一节;会议;集会 |
The training session lasted two hours this morning. |
| 1692 |
negative |
ˈnɛgətɪv |
|
a. 否定的,反面的;消极的;负的,阴性的 n. 负数;(照相的)底片 |
A negative attitude can prevent you from noticing new opportunities. |
| 1693 |
unwrap |
/ʌnˈræp/ |
|
vt. 打开,解开;除去包装 |
Consumers unwrap layers of unnecessary plastic packaging. |
| 1694 |
punctual |
ˈpʌŋktʃuəl |
|
a. 守时的;准时的 |
Our teacher is punctual for every morning meeting. |
| 1695 |
intake |
ˈɪnˌteɪk |
|
n. 吸入,纳入;进气口,入口 |
Doctors advise reducing your daily sugar intake gradually. |
| 1696 |
deficit |
/ˈdefɪsɪt/ |
|
n. 不足额,赤字 |
The government reduced its budget deficit through tax reform. |
| 1697 |
reptile |
/ˈreptaɪl/ |
|
n. 爬行动物,爬虫类;卑鄙的人 |
Each reptile relies on external heat to regulate body temperature. |
| 1698 |
analogy |
/əˈnælədʒɪ/ |
|
n. 类推;类比 |
The teacher used an analogy to explain the complex process. |
| 1699 |
ascertain |
/ˏæsəˈteɪn/ |
|
vt. 弄清,查明;确定 |
Researchers must ascertain whether the results are statistically reliable. |
| 1700 |
esteem |
əˈstim |
|
n./vt. 尊重;尊敬 |
Healthy self-esteem helps teenagers accept their strengths and weaknesses. |
| 1701 |
downsize |
ˈdaʊnˌsaɪz |
|
v. 缩小,紧缩 |
The company may downsize after losing several major customers. |
| 1702 |
lunar |
/ˈluːnə(r)/ |
|
a. 月的;月亮的 |
A lunar cycle lasts approximately twenty-nine and a half days. |
| 1703 |
handle |
ˈhændəl |
|
v. 处理;操作,操纵;触,抚摸 n. 手柄,把手 |
She can handle this problem without help. |
| 1704 |
glitter |
ˈɡlɪtər |
|
n./vi. 闪光 |
At night, stars glitter above the quiet mountain village. |
| 1705 |
feedback |
ˈfidˌbæk |
|
n. 反馈;反馈信息 |
Your feedback helped me improve my science report. |
| 1706 |
shark |
ʃɑrk |
|
n. 鲨鱼;诈骗者 |
A shark swam near the boat in the film. |
| 1707 |
council |
ˈkaʊnsəl |
|
n. 理事会,委员会 |
The student council organized a charity event last Friday. |
| 1708 |
venomous |
/ˈvenəməs/ |
|
a. 有毒的;分泌毒液的;恶意的,狠毒的 |
The reserve protects several rare venomous snake species. |
| 1709 |
intellectual |
ˌɪntəˈlɛktʃuəl |
|
n. 知识分子;a. 智力的;理智的 |
Reading widely supports students' intellectual growth and independent thinking. |
| 1710 |
strain |
streɪn |
|
v./n. 拉紧,绷紧;扭伤,拉伤;(使)过劳,(使)极度紧张 |
Long working hours put strain on both body and mind. |
| 1711 |
champion |
ˈtʃæmpiən |
|
n. 冠军 |
The young champion thanked his coach after the race. |
| 1712 |
centennial |
/senˈtenɪəl/ |
|
n. 百年纪念;a. 一百年的 |
The university marked its centennial with a public exhibition. |
| 1713 |
Mediterranean |
ˌmɛdətəˈreɪniən |
|
a. 地中海(式)的;n. 地中海 |
Many tourists sail across the Mediterranean during summer. |
| 1714 |
outdo |
/ˏautˈduː/ |
|
vt. 超越,胜过 |
Companies often outdo one another with increasingly ambitious claims. |
| 1715 |
discipline |
ˈdɪsəplən |
|
vt. 训练,训导;n. 学科;纪律;处分 |
Good teachers maintain discipline without making students feel afraid. |
| 1716 |
fulfil |
fʊlˈfɪl |
|
vt. 实现,完成;满足 |
We must fulfil our promise to protect the local river. |
| 1717 |
element |
ˈɛləmənt |
|
n. 要素;元素; [the -s] 基本原理 |
Trust is a key element of every strong friendship. |
| 1718 |
segment |
ˈsɛgmənt |
|
n. 片段;部分;节;线段;(橘子等的)瓣 |
Each segment of the orange was sweet and juicy. |
| 1719 |
orchestra |
ˈɔrkəstrə |
|
n. 管弦乐队 |
The school orchestra performed beautifully at the spring concert. |
| 1720 |
muscle |
ˈmʌsəl |
|
n. 肌肉;体力;力量,实力 |
Regular exercise can make each muscle stronger and healthier. |
| 1721 |
function |
ˈfʌŋkʃən |
|
vi. 运行,起作用 n. 功能;职责,作用;函数 |
This button controls the main function of the app. |
| 1722 |
delegate |
ˈdɛləˌɡeɪt |
|
n. 代表,代表团成员 /ˈdelɪgeɪt/ vt. 委派……为代表;授(权)给……,把……委托给…… |
Good leaders delegate routine tasks to trusted team members. |
| 1723 |
fragile |
ˈfrædʒəl |
|
a. 脆弱的;虚弱的;易碎的;易受伤害的 |
Please handle this fragile glass cup with care. |
| 1724 |
radiate |
/ˈreɪdɪeɪt/ |
|
v. 发光;发热;辐射 |
Dark urban surfaces radiate heat after sunset. |
| 1725 |
invader |
/ɪn'veɪdə(r)/ |
|
n. 入侵者 |
An invasive species can become a destructive ecological invader. |
| 1726 |
complete |
kəmˈplit |
|
a. 彻底的;完成的;绝对的 vt. 完成;结束 |
Please complete the form before the class begins. |
| 1727 |
kit |
/kɪt/ |
|
n. 成套工具 v. 装备 |
Every emergency kit should contain water and basic medical supplies. |
| 1728 |
generate |
ˈdʒɛnərˌeɪt |
|
vt. 发生,生产(光、热、电等);引起,导致 |
Group discussions often generate fresh ideas for class projects. |
| 1729 |
remote |
rɪˈmoʊt |
|
a. 远的,长久的;遥远的,偏僻的;远程的;关系疏远的,脱离的;绝少的,微乎其微的;孤高的,冷淡的 |
She teaches children in a remote mountain village. |
| 1730 |
stove |
stoʊv |
|
n. 炉 |
Mom warmed soup on the stove. |
| 1731 |
avoid |
əˈvɔɪd |
|
vt. 避免;躲开 |
We should avoid mistakes by checking our answers. |
| 1732 |
dismiss |
dɪsˈmɪs |
|
v. 解雇,解散;驳回,不受理 |
The teacher will dismiss the class after the bell. |
| 1733 |
bucket |
ˈbʌkɪt |
|
n. 水桶 |
Fill the bucket with water for the plants. |
| 1734 |
owl |
aʊl |
|
n. 猫头鹰 |
An owl hunts quietly in the forest at night. |
| 1735 |
apparent |
əˈpɛrənt |
|
a. 显然的;表面上的 |
It was apparent that she needed more time. |
| 1736 |
succumb |
/səˈkʌm/ |
|
vi. 屈服,屈从;(因……)死亡 |
Weak institutions may succumb to pressure from powerful interests. |
| 1737 |
stretch |
strɛtʃ |
|
v. 伸展;延伸,延续,拉长;使倾注全力,使紧张 n. 一段(时间、路径);伸展,延伸,延续 |
Stand up and stretch your legs after a long study session. |
| 1738 |
plausible |
/ˈplɔːzəbl/ |
|
a. 似有道理的,貌似真实的;嘴巧的 |
The researcher offered a plausible explanation for the unexpected pattern. |
| 1739 |
transient |
/ˈtrænzɪənt/ |
|
a. 短暂的,转瞬即逝的;n. 在某地短暂停留或工作的人 |
The economic benefit may be transient rather than permanent. |
| 1740 |
climatic |
/klaɪˈmætɪk/ |
|
a. 气候(上)的 |
Climatic changes influence farming patterns across the region. |
| 1741 |
dwindle |
/ˈdwɪndl/ |
|
v. (使)变小,(使)缩小 |
Fish populations dwindle when breeding habitats disappear. |
| 1742 |
disdain |
/dɪsˈdeɪn/ |
|
v./n. 鄙视,蔑视 |
Public disdain for experts can weaken evidence-based policy. |
| 1743 |
constituent |
/kənˈstɪtjuənt/ |
|
n. 成分,要素;选区内的选民;a. 组成的;有宪法制定或修改权的 |
Every constituent can contact an elected representative about local concerns. |
| 1744 |
impetus |
/ˈɪmpɪtəs/ |
|
n. 推动,促进,刺激;推动力 |
The crisis provided fresh impetus for health-care reform. |
| 1745 |
malleable |
/ˈmælɪəbl/ |
|
a. 可塑的;易改变的 |
Young attitudes remain malleable through education and experience. |
| 1746 |
pedigree |
/ˈpedɪgriː/ |
|
n. 家谱;门第;血统 |
The institution has a strong academic pedigree. |
| 1747 |
scuffle |
/ˈskʌfl/ |
|
n./vi. 扭打,混战 |
A brief scuffle interrupted the otherwise peaceful demonstration. |
| 1748 |
treatise |
/ˈtriːtɪz/ |
|
n. 论文;专著 |
The philosopher wrote a treatise on justice and government. |
| 1749 |
smother |
/ˈsmʌðə(r)/ |
|
v. 厚厚的覆盖;(使)窒息;把(火)闷熄 |
Dense smoke can smother plants near an industrial fire. |
| 1750 |
excess |
ˈɛkˌsɛs |
|
n. 超越;过量 /ˈekses/ a. 过量的,额外的 |
Eating excess sugar can increase the risk of health problems. |
| 1751 |
spine |
/spaɪn/ |
|
n. 脊椎,脊柱;(动植物的)刺,刺毛;书脊;<喻> 中心 |
Regular movement helps maintain a healthy spine. |
| 1752 |
stress |
strɛs |
|
n. 压力;重音;强调,重点,着重 vt. 强调;重读 |
Many students feel stress before important exams. |
| 1753 |
smooth |
smuð |
|
a. 顺利的;流畅的;协调的 |
The new road is smooth and safe. |
| 1754 |
incur |
/ɪnˈkɜː(r)/ |
|
vt. 招致,遭受 |
Businesses that ignore regulations may incur heavy fines. |
| 1755 |
missile |
ˈmɪsəl |
|
n. 发射物;导弹,飞弹 |
The missile flew across the sky during the test. |
| 1756 |
wrap |
ræp |
|
v. 裹;包;缠绕 |
Please wrap the gift in this colorful paper. |
| 1757 |
confine |
kənˈfaɪn |
|
vt. 限制,仅限于;管制,禁闭 n. [pl.] 界限,范围 |
Please confine your comments to the main topic today. |
| 1758 |
chain |
tʃeɪn |
|
n. 链,链条;一连串,一系列; [pl.] 枷锁,镣铐;联号,连锁店 vt. 用链条拴住 |
He locked the bike with a heavy chain. |
| 1759 |
sip |
/sɪp/ |
|
v. 小口地喝;吸吮 |
Participants sip water regularly during prolonged exercise. |
| 1760 |
tedious |
ˈtidiəs |
|
a. 冗长乏味的,单调的 |
Copying the same notes repeatedly is tedious work. |
| 1761 |
setting |
ˈsɛtɪŋ |
|
n. 环境;背景;安置 |
The village provides a peaceful setting for the story. |
| 1762 |
mood |
mud |
|
n. 心情,情绪 |
She was in a good mood after passing the exam. |
| 1763 |
extinct |
/ɪkˈstɪŋkt/ |
|
a. 灭绝的;废弃的 |
Several native species became extinct after habitat destruction. |
| 1764 |
aridity |
/ə'rɪdətɪ/ |
|
n. 干旱;乏味 |
Increasing aridity threatens agriculture in the interior. |
| 1765 |
vision |
ˈvɪʒən |
|
n. 想象力;视力,视觉;梦幻,幻觉 |
Good lighting protects your vision while you study. |
| 1766 |
sausage |
ˈsɔsɪdʒ |
|
n. 香肠 |
I ate a sausage sandwich before school today. |
| 1767 |
organism |
ˈɔrgənˌɪzəm |
|
n. 生物;有机体 |
Every organism needs energy to grow and survive. |
| 1768 |
senior |
ˈsinjər |
|
a. 资格较老的;年长的 n. 较年长者;(中学或大学的)毕业班学生 |
I entered senior high school last year. |
| 1769 |
vague |
veɪɡ |
|
a. 模糊的;含糊的 |
His answer was vague and hard to understand. |
| 1770 |
poverty |
ˈpɑvərti |
|
n. 贫穷 |
Education can help many families escape poverty over time. |
| 1771 |
modify |
ˈmɑdəˌfaɪ |
|
vt. 更改,修改;(语法上)修改 |
We must modify the plan to fit our budget. |
| 1772 |
clockwise |
/ˈklɒkwaɪz/ |
|
a./ad. 顺时针方向的/地 |
Turn the valve clockwise to stop the water flow. |
| 1773 |
isolate |
ˈaɪsəˌleɪt |
|
vt. 使陆离,使孤立 |
Doctors isolate infected patients to protect everyone else. |
| 1774 |
highlight |
ˈhaɪˌlaɪt |
|
vt. 强调,突出;以强烈光线照射;集中注意力于 n. 最精彩的部分,最重要的事件 |
Please highlight the key evidence in your reading notes. |
| 1775 |
moist |
mɔɪst |
|
a. 湿润的,潮湿的 |
Keep the soil moist so these flowers can grow well. |
| 1776 |
threaten |
ˈθrɛtən |
|
v. 威胁,恐吓;预示(危险)快要来临;是……的征兆,可能发生 |
Heavy smoke may threaten the health of nearby residents. |
| 1777 |
underling |
/ˈʌndəlɪŋ/ |
|
n. 职位低的人,下属 |
A powerful manager blamed an underling for the failure. |
| 1778 |
medium |
ˈmidiəm |
|
n. 媒质,媒介;工具,手段;(细菌等的)生存环境 a. 中等的;平均的 |
Choose a medium size if you are unsure. |
| 1779 |
detail |
dɪˈteɪl |
|
n. 细节,详情;枝节,琐事 vt. 详述,详细说明 |
The guide explained the safety rules in detail. |
| 1780 |
compile |
kəmˈpaɪl |
|
vt. 汇编;编纂 |
We compile useful facts into a clear science report. |
| 1781 |
induction |
/ɪnˈdʌkʃn/ |
|
n. 就职;归纳;感应 |
Every new employee completes a safety induction. |
| 1782 |
link |
lɪŋk |
|
n. 环节;联系,纽带 v. 连接,联系 |
This bridge will link the island to the city. |
| 1783 |
foreland |
/ˈfɔːlənd/ |
|
n. 前沿地;岬角 |
The rocky foreland protects part of the bay from waves. |
| 1784 |
option |
ˈɑpʃən |
|
n. 选择(权);(供)选择的物(或人);选课 |
We had no option but to cancel the outdoor trip. |
| 1785 |
bay |
beɪ |
|
n. 海湾 |
The small boat rested in the quiet bay. |
| 1786 |
slogan |
/ˈsləugən/ |
|
n. 标语,口号 |
A memorable slogan can influence public behaviour. |
| 1787 |
instinct |
ˈɪnstɪŋkt |
|
n. 本能,直觉;天性 |
Her first instinct was to protect the frightened child. |
| 1788 |
marsh |
/mɑːʃ/ |
|
n. 沼泽;湿地 |
The coastal marsh absorbs floodwater and supports wildlife. |
| 1789 |
mental |
ˈmɛntəl |
|
a. 心理的,精神的;智力的 |
Good sleep is important for mental health. |
| 1790 |
origin |
ˈɔrədʒɪn |
|
n. 起源;[常pl.] 出身 |
Scientists studied the origin of the mysterious signal. |
| 1791 |
array |
/əˈreɪ/ |
|
n. 陈列;大批 vt. 部署 |
The museum displays an impressive array of scientific instruments. |
| 1792 |
remain |
rɪˈmeɪn |
|
v. 保持;仍旧是;剩下 n. [pl.] 残余;遗迹;残骸,遗体 |
Please remain calm before the important English exam. |
| 1793 |
journal |
ˈdʒɝnəl |
|
n. 杂志;日报;日志 |
I record my reading progress in a journal every night. |
| 1794 |
cash |
kæʃ |
|
n. 现金,现款 vt. 把……兑现 |
I paid in cash for the bus ticket. |
| 1795 |
valid |
ˈvælɪd |
|
a. 有效的,具有法律效力的;正当的;有根据的,有理的 |
Your ticket is valid for three days. |
| 1796 |
enrich |
ɛnˈrɪtʃ |
|
vt. 充实,使丰富;使富裕 |
Traveling can enrich our knowledge of different cultures. |
| 1797 |
tab |
/tæb/ |
|
n. 标签 |
Open a new browser tab to compare the two sources. |
| 1798 |
equation |
ɪˈkweɪʒən |
|
n. 方程式,等式;平衡;等同,相等 |
We solved the equation by checking each possible value. |
| 1799 |
miracle |
ˈmɪrəkəl |
|
n. 奇迹;奇事 |
The doctor's quick action was a miracle for the family. |
| 1800 |
worthy |
ˈwɝði |
|
a. 有价值的;值得的 |
Her brave action is worthy of our respect. |
| 1801 |
chief |
tʃif |
|
a. 主要的;为首的 |
The chief reason for success is careful planning. |
| 1802 |
remedy |
ˈrɛmədi |
|
n. 药品;治疗法;补救 vt. 治疗;补救 |
Regular exercise is an effective remedy for stress. |
| 1803 |
thoughtful |
ˈθɔtfəl |
|
a. 沉思的;体贴的 |
It was thoughtful of you to bring me water. |
| 1804 |
brunt |
/brʌnt/ |
|
n. 冲击;冲力 |
Low-income households bear the brunt of rising food prices. |
| 1805 |
compass |
ˈkʌmpəs |
|
n. 罗盘,罗盘仪;界限,范围; [pl.] 圆规 |
A compass helped us find north during the hike. |
| 1806 |
suppress |
/səˈpres/ |
|
vt. 压制,镇压;禁止发表;查禁;抑制(感情等),忍住;阻止……的生长(或发展) |
Authorities should not suppress legitimate scientific criticism. |
| 1807 |
replenish |
/rɪˈplenɪʃ/ |
|
vt. 再斟(或装)满;添加,补充 |
Seasonal rainfall helps replenish underground water supplies. |
| 1808 |
encompass |
/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/ |
|
vt. 包含;包围;环绕 |
A good education should encompass practical and academic skills. |
| 1809 |
tensile |
/ˈtensaɪl/ |
|
a. 拉力的,张力的;可延展的,可伸长的 |
Engineers tested the tensile strength of the recycled material. |
| 1810 |
solidify |
/səˈlɪdɪfaɪ/ |
|
v. 巩固,确保;凝固,(使)固化;团结 |
Transparent rules can solidify public confidence in institutions. |
| 1811 |
accredit |
/əˈkredɪt/ |
|
vt. 信任,相信,委任,授权;把……归于 |
An independent agency will accredit qualified training providers. |
| 1812 |
slumber |
/ˈslʌmbə(r)/ |
|
v. 睡眠(尤指睡得安稳而舒服),安睡 n. [常pl.] 睡眠,安睡 |
Traffic noise can disturb a resident's slumber. |
| 1813 |
pretend |
prɪˈtɛnd |
|
v. 装作,假装 |
Do not pretend to know every answer. |
| 1814 |
dominant |
ˈdɑmənənt |
|
a. 占优势的;统治的;居高临下的 |
English remains the dominant language in international business. |
| 1815 |
privacy |
ˈpraɪvəsi |
|
n. 隐私,私事;隐私权 |
Strong passwords help protect your privacy on social media. |
| 1816 |
pilot |
ˈpaɪlət |
|
n. 飞行员,引航员 vt. 驾驶,为……引航 |
The pilot checked the weather before taking off. |
| 1817 |
advance |
ədˈvæns |
|
a. 预先的;先行的 v. 前进,向前移动;取得进展;预付 n. 前进,前移;增长,提高;预付(款等) |
Please book your tickets in advance for the trip. |
| 1818 |
efficiency |
ɪˈfɪʃənsi |
|
n. 效率;功效,效能 |
Good planning can greatly improve our study efficiency. |
| 1819 |
drainage |
/ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/ |
|
n. 排水(系统) |
Poor drainage increases the risk of urban flooding. |
| 1820 |
credible |
/ˈkredəbl/ |
|
a. 可信的,可靠的 |
A credible study must disclose its methods and limitations. |
| 1821 |
elaborate |
ɪˈlæbrət |
|
a. 详尽的;复杂的;精心制作的;v. 详述;详细制定 |
They prepared an elaborate plan for the school festival. |
| 1822 |
consult |
kənˈsʌlt |
|
v. 请教;查阅;商议 |
You should consult a dictionary before guessing the meaning. |
| 1823 |
fare |
fɛr |
|
n. 费,票价 vi. 进展 |
The bus fare is cheaper with a student card. |
| 1824 |
principal |
ˈprɪnsəpəl |
|
a. 主要的 n. 校长;资本;主角 |
Our principal welcomes students at the school gate each morning. |
| 1825 |
victim |
ˈvɪktəm |
|
n. 牺牲者;受害者 |
The victim called the police after the accident. |
| 1826 |
aisle |
/aɪl/ |
|
n. 走廊,通道;(教堂的)侧廊 |
Passengers must keep the aircraft aisle clear. |
| 1827 |
lime |
laɪm |
|
n. 石灰 |
Workers mixed lime with sand to make mortar. |
| 1828 |
scan |
skæn |
|
v. 扫描;浏览 n. 扫描 |
Please scan the passage quickly and find the date. |
| 1829 |
rigorous |
ˈrɪgərəs |
|
a. 严密的;严格的,严厉的;严酷的 |
The research followed rigorous standards to ensure reliable results. |
| 1830 |
fragment |
ˈfrægmənt |
|
n. 碎片,小部分,片断 /frægˈment/ v. 分裂;破碎 |
She found a fragment of glass near the broken window. |
| 1831 |
audio |
ˈɑdiˌoʊ |
|
a. 听觉的;声音的 |
Please check the audio quality before starting your online presentation. |
| 1832 |
landmark |
/ˈlændmɑ:k/ |
|
n. 路标,地标;里程碑 |
The agreement became a landmark in environmental law. |
| 1833 |
dubious |
/ˈdjuːbɪəs/ |
|
a. 怀疑的;靠不住的,不确定的 |
The advertisement makes several dubious health claims. |
| 1834 |
boulder |
/ˈbəuldə(r)/ |
|
n. 大石头;鹅卵石 |
A falling boulder blocked the mountain road. |
| 1835 |
drill |
drɪl |
|
v./n. 钻;训练 |
We drill new words for ten minutes every morning. |
| 1836 |
batch |
/bætʃ/ |
|
n. 一批,一组,一群;一批生产量 |
The laboratory tested each batch for contamination. |
| 1837 |
camel |
ˈkæməl |
|
n. 骆驼 |
A camel can walk far across the desert. |
| 1838 |
shell |
ʃɛl |
|
n. 壳;炮弹 v. 给……去壳;炮击 |
The child found a pink shell beside the sea. |
| 1839 |
triangle |
ˈtraɪˌæŋgəl |
|
n. 三角(形) |
Draw a triangle with three equal sides. |
| 1840 |
subsidy |
/ˈsʌbsɪdɪ/ |
|
n. 津贴,补助金 |
A transport subsidy can help low-income commuters. |
| 1841 |
multiply |
ˈmʌltəˌplaɪ |
|
v. (使)增加,(使)繁殖;乘 |
We multiply six by four to get twenty-four. |
| 1842 |
joint |
dʒɔɪnt |
|
n. 接头;关节 a. 连接的;联合的 |
The two classes made a joint effort to clean the campus. |
| 1843 |
spray |
spreɪ |
|
n. 浪花;喷雾;飞沫 v. 喷射;(使)溅洒 |
Please spray water on the plants after school. |
| 1844 |
meanwhile |
ˈminˌwaɪl |
|
ad. 与此同时 |
Mom cooked dinner; meanwhile I finished my homework. |
| 1845 |
force |
fɔrs |
|
vt. 强迫 n. [pl.] 军队;力气;影响力 |
Teachers never force students to share private stories. |
| 1846 |
evolve |
ɪˈvɑlv |
|
v. (使)逐渐形成;(使)演变,(使)进化 |
Languages evolve as speakers create new words and expressions. |
| 1847 |
chew |
tʃu |
|
v. 咀嚼;回味;熟思 |
Please chew your food slowly before you swallow. |
| 1848 |
bulge |
/bʌldʒ/ |
|
n./v. 膨胀;凸出;塞满 |
The city's population bulge has increased demand for schools. |
| 1849 |
revise |
rɪˈvaɪz |
|
v. 修订;复习 |
We should revise these notes before tomorrow's English test. |
| 1850 |
deposit |
dɪˈpɑzɪt |
|
v. 存放;储蓄;使沉淀;付(保证金) n. 存款;保证金,押金;沉积物 |
We paid a deposit for the school trip. |
| 1851 |
professional |
prəˈfɛʃənəl |
|
a. 职业的;专业的;n. 自由职业者;专业人员 |
She gave us professional advice on choosing a suitable career. |
| 1852 |
rigid |
ˈrɪdʒɪd |
|
a. 严格的,死板的;刚硬的,僵硬的 |
The school has rigid rules about phone use. |
| 1853 |
solemn |
ˈsɑləm |
|
a. 庄严的,隆重的;严肃的,认真的 |
He made a solemn promise to protect the secret. |
| 1854 |
outsell |
/ˏautˈsel/ |
|
vt. 卖得比……多 |
Electric vehicles may soon outsell conventional cars in some markets. |
| 1855 |
forum |
ˈfɔrəm |
|
n. 论坛;讨论会 |
Students shared their study tips on the school forum. |
| 1856 |
anecdote |
ˈænəkˌdoʊt |
|
n. 短故事;趣闻,轶事 |
The teacher told an anecdote about his first job. |
| 1857 |
floral |
/ˈflɔːrəl/ |
|
a. 花的,像花的;绘有花的,饰以花的;植物群的 |
The textile carries a traditional floral pattern. |
| 1858 |
pollinate |
/ˈpɔləneɪt/ |
|
vt. [植] 给……授粉 |
Bees pollinate crops that support human food production. |
| 1859 |
contrive |
/kənˈtraɪv/ |
|
v. 计划,图谋;设计;发明 |
Engineers contrive simple solutions from locally available materials. |
| 1860 |
studious |
/ˈstjuːdɪəs/ |
|
a. 好学的,学习勤勉的;专心的;谨慎的,认真的,仔细的 |
A studious child still benefits from physical activity and play. |
| 1861 |
vibrant |
/ˈvaɪbrənt/ |
|
a. 振动的;活泼的,充满生气的;兴奋的 |
A vibrant city centre supports culture and local business. |
| 1862 |
inventive |
/ɪnˈventɪv/ |
|
a. 发明的,创造的;善于发明创造的 |
Inventive teaching can engage students with limited resources. |
| 1863 |
protrude |
/prəˈtruːd/ |
|
v. (使)伸出;(使)突出 |
Metal bars protrude from the unfinished concrete wall. |
| 1864 |
opaque |
/əuˈpeɪk/ |
|
a. 不透明的;晦涩的,难懂的 |
Opaque decision-making reduces public trust. |
| 1865 |
ape |
/eɪp/ |
|
n. 猿 vt. 模仿 |
Young children often ape the behaviour of adults. |
| 1866 |
partial |
ˈpɑrʃəl |
|
a. 部分的,不完全的;偏爱的,癖好的;偏向一方的,偏心的 |
The report offers only a partial picture of the problem. |
| 1867 |
portable |
ˈpɔrtəbəl |
|
a. 便于携带的;手提式的 |
This portable speaker fits in my schoolbag. |
| 1868 |
depart |
dɪˈpɑrt |
|
vi. 离开,起程 |
The train will depart for Shanghai at seven tomorrow morning. |
| 1869 |
gauge |
ɡeɪdʒ |
|
n. 测量仪表;规格,标准;计量器 vt. 测量,度量 |
This device can gauge the amount of fuel remaining. |
| 1870 |
dialect |
ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt |
|
n. 方言,土语 |
My grandparents still speak the local dialect at home. |
| 1871 |
debate |
dɪˈbeɪt |
|
n./v. 争论,辩论 |
Our class will hold a debate about school uniforms. |
| 1872 |
freefone |
/ˈfriːfəun/ |
|
n. 免费电话 |
The charity operates a freefone service for vulnerable callers. |
| 1873 |
cosmopolitan |
/ˏkɔzməˈpɔlɪtən/ |
|
a. 世界性的,全球的;n. 世界主义者;四海为家者 |
The cosmopolitan city attracts workers from many cultures. |
| 1874 |
helix |
/ˈhiːlɪks/ |
|
n. 螺旋(形),螺旋结构 |
DNA forms a double helix structure. |
| 1875 |
motion |
ˈmoʊʃən |
|
n. 运动;手势 v. (向……)打手势 |
The camera detected motion near the front door last night. |
| 1876 |
understanding |
ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ |
|
n. 理解;谅解;a. 体谅的;宽容的 |
Her understanding smile made the new student relax. |
| 1877 |
temper |
ˈtɛmpər |
|
n. 情绪 vt. 使缓和 |
Try not to lose your temper during difficult conversations. |
| 1878 |
bamboo |
ˌbæmˈbu |
|
n. 竹子 |
Pandas eat bamboo every day in the zoo. |
| 1879 |
shore |
ʃɔr |
|
n. 滨,岸,海滩 |
We collected shells on the shore after lunch. |
| 1880 |
impress |
ɪmˈprɛs |
|
vt. 给……留下深刻印象,使铭记;印,压印 n. 印记 |
Her speech will impress every student in class. |
| 1881 |
maintain |
meɪnˈteɪn |
|
vt. 维持,保持;维修,保养;坚持,主张;赡养,负担 |
Students should maintain a balance between study and rest. |
| 1882 |
exist |
ɪɡˈzɪst |
|
vi. 存在;生存 |
Many old traditions still exist in our village. |
| 1883 |
jostle |
/ˈdʒɔsl/ |
|
v. 推挤;挤开通路 |
Commuters jostle for space on crowded trains. |
| 1884 |
version |
ˈvɝʒən |
|
n. 样式;型号;种类;说法;版本;译本 |
Please download the latest version before class. |
| 1885 |
grind |
ɡraɪnd |
|
n. <口> 苦差事 v. 磨(碎),碾;折磨 |
We grind fresh coffee beans every morning before breakfast. |
| 1886 |
tense |
tɛns |
|
a. 拉紧的 v. (使)拉紧 |
She felt tense before the speaking test. |
| 1887 |
ignore |
ɪgˈnɔr |
|
vt. 不顾,不理,忽视 |
Do not ignore small mistakes in your writing. |
| 1888 |
extract |
/ˈekstrækt/ |
|
n. 摘录,选段;提出物,精,汁 /ɪkˈstrækt/ vt. 取出;提取 |
Factories extract valuable metals from discarded electronics. |
| 1889 |
bar |
bɑr |
|
n. 酒吧;栅栏;棒,条状物 vt. 闩(门、窗等);阻拦 |
She bought a bar of chocolate after school. |
| 1890 |
abound |
/əˈbaund/ |
|
vi. 富于;充满 |
Opportunities abound in regions with reliable digital infrastructure. |
| 1891 |
quiver |
/ˈkwɪvə(r)/ |
|
v. 颤抖,抖动 |
The bridge began to quiver under the heavy load. |
| 1892 |
marker |
/'mɑ:kə(r)/ |
|
n. 标记,标志 |
Income is only one marker of social well-being. |
| 1893 |
district |
ˈdɪstrɪkt |
|
n. 区,地区 |
Our district built a new library near school. |
| 1894 |
pollution |
pəˈluʃən |
|
n. 污染,污染物;玷污 |
Air pollution makes many children cough in winter. |
| 1895 |
obtain |
əbˈteɪn |
|
v. 获得,得到;通用,流行 |
Students can obtain useful information from the library. |
| 1896 |
mandarin |
/ˈmændərɪn/ |
|
n. 橘子;达官贵人,官僚; [M-] 普通话 |
Mandarin is widely taught as an international language. |
| 1897 |
probe |
/prəub/ |
|
v. 探索,查究;(用探针或探测器等)探查,探测 n. 探针;探测器,探测飞船;探索,调查 |
Investigators probe the causes of the structural failure. |
| 1898 |
panic |
ˈpænɪk |
|
a. 恐慌的 n. 恐慌,惊惶 v. (使)惊惶失措 |
Do not panic when the alarm rings. |
| 1899 |
disturb |
dɪsˈtɝb |
|
v. 扰乱;弄乱,打乱;打扰,使烦恼 |
Do not disturb others during the exam. |
| 1900 |
grassy |
/'ɡrɑ:sɪ/ |
|
a. 草绿色的;似草的 |
A grassy corridor connects two areas of wildlife habitat. |
| 1901 |
glorious |
ˈɡlɔriəs |
|
a. 光荣的;壮丽的 |
The team celebrated a glorious victory after months of training. |
| 1902 |
fertile |
ˈfɝtəl |
|
a. 肥沃的,多产的,富饶的;能繁殖的 |
Farmers grow vegetables easily in the fertile soil here. |
| 1903 |
amateur |
ˈæməˌtɝ |
|
n. 外行;业余爱好者 a. 业余的 |
He is an amateur photographer, not a professional. |
| 1904 |
sliver |
/ˈslɪvə(r)/ |
|
n. 薄片,裂片,细长条;少量 |
Only a sliver of the original forest remains. |
| 1905 |
aspire |
/əˈspaɪə(r)/ |
|
v. 向往,渴望,追求;有志于,有抱负 |
Many graduates aspire to meaningful and secure employment. |
| 1906 |
recession |
rɪˈsɛʃən |
|
n. (经济的)衰退,衰退时期;撤回,退回 |
The recession forced many small businesses to cut costs. |
| 1907 |
caustic |
/ˈkɔːstɪk/ |
|
n. 腐蚀剂 a. 腐蚀性的;(指评论)讽刺的,挖苦的 |
Caustic chemicals require careful handling and secure storage. |
| 1908 |
detergent |
/dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ |
|
a. 净化的,清洁的;n. 清洁剂 |
Biodegradable detergent causes less harm to aquatic life. |
| 1909 |
reclaim |
/rɪˈkleɪm/ |
|
vt. 纠正;要求归还,收回;开垦(土地) |
The city plans to reclaim polluted industrial land. |
| 1910 |
deflect |
/dɪˈflekt/ |
|
v. (使)偏斜,(使)转向 |
Reflective barriers deflect some solar heat from buildings. |
| 1911 |
trench |
/trentʃ/ |
|
n. 沟,壕沟 v. 挖沟 |
Workers dug a trench for the new water pipe. |
| 1912 |
permeate |
/ˈpɜːmɪeɪt/ |
|
v. 扩散,弥漫;渗透,渗入 |
A culture of competition can permeate the entire education system. |
| 1913 |
repack |
/re'pæk/ |
|
vt. 重新包装;重新填塞;再装配;拆修 |
Retailers repack bulk products into smaller containers. |
| 1914 |
clinical |
/ˈklɪnɪkl/ |
|
a. 临床的;冷静客观的;简朴的,不装饰的 |
The medicine requires further clinical testing. |
| 1915 |
momentum |
/məˈmentəm/ |
|
n. 动力,冲力,势头;动量 |
The campaign gained momentum after receiving public support. |
| 1916 |
depletion |
/dɪ'pli:ʃn/ |
|
n. 消减,消耗 |
Groundwater depletion threatens farms and communities. |
| 1917 |
anatomy |
/əˈnætəmɪ/ |
|
n. 解剖(学);解剖结构 |
Medical students study human anatomy before clinical practice. |
| 1918 |
chemical |
ˈkɛmɪkəl |
|
a. 化学的 n. 化学制品 |
This chemical must be kept away from children. |
| 1919 |
literal |
/ˈlɪtərəl/ |
|
a. 照字面的;逐字的 |
A literal translation may sound unnatural in another language. |
| 1920 |
glue |
glu |
|
n. 胶水 vt. 胶合,张贴 |
Use glue to fix the picture in your notebook. |
| 1921 |
bureau |
ˈbjʊroʊ |
|
n. 办公室;机构;局;处;所 |
She works at the local tourism bureau downtown. |
| 1922 |
observe |
əbˈzɝv |
|
v. 察觉;观察;遵守 |
Families observe the festival with songs and bright lanterns. |
| 1923 |
brood |
brud |
|
v. 深思;孵蛋 n. (雏鸡等)一窝 |
The hen will brood her eggs until they hatch. |
| 1924 |
viscous |
/ˈvɪskəs/ |
|
a. 黏滞的,黏性的 |
The viscous liquid moves slowly through the pipe. |
| 1925 |
murder |
ˈmɝdɚ |
|
n./v. 谋杀,凶杀 |
The detective solved the murder case before dinner. |
| 1926 |
indulge |
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ |
|
v. 沉溺于,纵情于;满足(欲望、兴趣等);放纵,听任 |
Consumers sometimes indulge in unnecessary luxury purchases. |
| 1927 |
host |
hoʊst |
|
n. 主人;东道主;主办方;大量,许多 v. 主办;招待 |
Our class will host a party on Friday. |
| 1928 |
abate |
/əˈbeɪt/ |
|
v. 减轻;降价 |
Traffic noise begins to abate after midnight. |
| 1929 |
excessive |
ɪkˈsɛsɪv |
|
a. 过多的,极度的,过分的 |
Excessive screen time can harm both sleep and concentration. |
| 1930 |
brilliant |
ˈbrɪljənt |
|
a. 光辉灿烂的;卓越的,有才华的 |
Her brilliant idea saved our science project today. |
| 1931 |
hall |
hɔl |
|
n. 门厅;礼堂 |
Students waited quietly in the hall before class. |
| 1932 |
seminar |
ˈsɛməˌnɑr |
|
n. (大学的)研究班,研讨会 |
Our class held a seminar on protecting local wildlife. |
| 1933 |
charcoal |
/ˈtʃɑːkəul/ |
|
n. 炭,木炭 |
Traditional charcoal production can contribute to deforestation. |
| 1934 |
foul |
/faul/ |
|
a. 发臭的;肮脏的;邪恶的 n. 犯规 |
Foul water flowed from the damaged sewer. |
| 1935 |
budget |
ˈbʌdʒɪt |
|
n. 预算,预算经费 v. 做预算 |
Students planned a budget for the class trip. |
| 1936 |
flee |
fli |
|
v. 逃走;逃避 |
People had to flee the village during the flood. |
| 1937 |
clamp |
/klæmp/ |
|
v. (用夹具等)夹紧 n. 夹钳 |
Authorities may clamp down on illegal wildlife trading. |
| 1938 |
fountain |
ˈfaʊntən |
|
n. 喷泉 |
Children played near the fountain after school. |
| 1939 |
migrant |
/ˈmaɪgrənt/ |
|
n. 移居者,移民;迁移动物,候鸟 |
A migrant worker may face language and housing barriers. |
| 1940 |
specify |
ˈspɛsəˌfaɪ |
|
v. 指定;详细说明 |
Please specify the date and time of your arrival. |
| 1941 |
deviance |
/'di:vɪəns/ |
|
n. 异常;偏常行为 |
Social definitions of deviance vary across cultures. |
| 1942 |
estimate |
ˈɛstəmət |
|
v. 估计,估量;估价;评价;n. 估计,估量;估价;评价 |
We need to estimate the cost before planning the trip. |
| 1943 |
tick off |
|
|
用记号勾出,给……打核对号 |
Students tick off each completed task on the checklist. |
| 1944 |
manufacture |
ˌmænjəˈfæktʃər |
|
vt. 大量制造,成批生产;n. 大量制造;工业品 |
This factory can manufacture thousands of batteries each day. |
| 1945 |
censure |
/ˈsenʃə(r)/ |
|
vt./n. 指责,谴责,责难 |
The committee voted to censure officials for misconduct. |
| 1946 |
voltage |
ˈvoʊltədʒ |
|
n. 电压 |
Always check the voltage before connecting this device. |
| 1947 |
logic |
ˈlɑdʒɪk |
|
n. 逻辑;逻辑学 |
Your argument lacks logic and needs clearer evidence. |
| 1948 |
metro |
/ˈmetrəu/ |
|
n. 地下铁路 |
A reliable metro reduces pressure on urban roads. |
| 1949 |
enroll |
ɛnˈroʊl |
|
v. 入学,登记;加入;招收 |
She plans to enroll in an online science course. |
| 1950 |
embark |
/ɪmˈbɑːk/ |
|
v. (使)上船或飞机;(使)从事 |
Many adults embark on further study later in life. |
| 1951 |
deserve |
dɪˈzɝv |
|
v. 应得;值得 |
Students who work hard deserve good results. |
| 1952 |
eject |
/ɪˈdʒekt/ |
|
v. 弹出;喷出;驱逐,逐出 |
The machine can eject defective items automatically. |
| 1953 |
requisite |
/ˈrekwɪzɪt/ |
|
a. (情况)需要的;(成功)必要的 n. 必需品;要素 |
Digital access is a requisite for many modern services. |
| 1954 |
dizziness |
/'dɪzɪnəs/ |
|
n. 头昏眼花,眩晕 |
Dehydration can cause fatigue and dizziness. |
| 1955 |
periphery |
/pəˈrɪfərɪ/ |
|
n. 不重要的部分;外围 |
Poor families often settle on the urban periphery. |
| 1956 |
reel |
/riːl/ |
|
n. 卷轴,卷筒,卷盘,线轴 v. 摇摇晃晃地移动,蹒跚;眩晕,发昏;卷,绕 |
The fishing reel was made from recycled plastic. |
| 1957 |
churn |
/tʃɜːn/ |
|
n. (制作黄油用的)搅乳器; v. 用搅乳器搅拌;剧烈搅动;猛烈翻滚;反胃,恶心 |
Powerful waves churn sand near the shoreline. |
| 1958 |
nocturnal |
/nɔkˈtɜːnl/ |
|
a. 夜晚的;夜晚发生的;夜晚活动的 |
Artificial light can disrupt nocturnal animals. |
| 1959 |
obstruct |
/əbˈstrʌkt/ |
|
v. 妨碍,阻止;阻塞;截断 |
Parked vehicles obstruct buses and emergency services. |
| 1960 |
entwine |
/ɪnˈtwaɪn/ |
|
vt. 使缠住,使盘绕 |
Climbing plants entwine themselves around the support. |
| 1961 |
peripheral |
/pəˈrɪfərəl/ |
|
a. 外围的;次要的,附带的;n. 外围设备 |
Environmental concerns remained peripheral to the original plan. |
| 1962 |
elusive |
/ɪˈluːsɪv/ |
|
a. 难懂的,难捉摸的;易忘的 |
A lasting solution to homelessness remains elusive. |
| 1963 |
board |
bɔrd |
|
n. 板;委员会 |
Students board the bus quietly after the school trip. |
| 1964 |
twist |
twɪst |
|
v. 缠绕;捻;扭曲,弯曲 n. 弯曲 |
Please twist the cap slowly to open it. |
| 1965 |
rent |
rɛnt |
|
v. 租借;出租 n. 租金 |
My brother pays the rent for his small room. |
| 1966 |
eminent |
/ˈemɪnənt/ |
|
a. 杰出的,显赫的 |
An eminent scientist led the independent review. |
| 1967 |
crescent |
/ˈkresnt/ |
|
n. 新月,月牙;新月形(物) a. 新月形的 |
The crescent moon appeared above the city skyline. |
| 1968 |
sucker |
/ˈsʌkə(r)/ |
|
n. 吸盘;吸根,根出条 |
The plant spreads through each underground sucker. |
| 1969 |
calm |
kɑm |
|
a. 镇静的;平静的 v. (使)平静,(使)镇静 |
Please stay calm before the difficult exam. |
| 1970 |
scope |
skoʊp |
|
n. 眼界,见识;(活动、影响等的)范围;(发挥能力等的)余地,机会 |
This question is beyond the scope of today's discussion. |
| 1971 |
applaud |
əˈplɔd |
|
v. (向……)鼓掌,喝彩;称赞 |
The students applaud loudly after the wonderful speech. |
| 1972 |
appraisal |
/əˈpreɪzl/ |
|
n. 评估,评价 |
A careful appraisal revealed hidden maintenance costs. |
| 1973 |
allowance |
əˈlaʊəns |
|
n. 津贴;允许,容忍 |
My parents give me a small weekly allowance. |
| 1974 |
heir |
ɛr |
|
n. 继承人 |
The prince became heir to the ancient kingdom. |
| 1975 |
exploit |
ɪkˈsplɔɪt |
|
vt. 剥削;开发,开拓;利用 /ˈeksplɔɪt/ n. 英勇行为;业绩,功绩 |
We must exploit natural resources carefully and fairly. |
| 1976 |
domestic |
dəˈmɛstɪk |
|
a. 本国的;家庭的;驯养的 |
We chose domestic flights because they were much cheaper. |
| 1977 |
counsel |
ˈkaʊnsəl |
|
n. 律师,法律顾问;建议,忠告 v. 商议,劝告 |
The teacher will counsel students about their career choices. |
| 1978 |
sticky |
ˈstɪki |
|
a. 黏性的;(天气)湿热的 |
The spilled juice made the kitchen floor sticky. |
| 1979 |
critic |
ˈkrɪtɪk |
|
n. 批评家;爱挑剔的人 |
The film critic praised the actor's natural performance. |
| 1980 |
corridor |
ˈkɔrədər |
|
n. 过道,走廊 |
Students waited quietly in the corridor before class. |
| 1981 |
imagine |
ɪˈmædʒən |
|
v. 想象;猜想 |
Can you imagine living on the moon? |
| 1982 |
interact |
/ˏɪntərˈækt/ |
|
vt. 相互作用;相互影响 |
Genes interact with environmental conditions in complex ways. |
| 1983 |
starchy |
/'stɑ:tʃɪ/ |
|
a. 含淀粉的 |
A starchy diet may lack sufficient fruit and vegetables. |
| 1984 |
trivial |
/ˈtrɪvɪəl/ |
|
a. 无价值的,琐屑的;平庸的,普通的 |
Small errors may seem trivial but accumulate over time. |
| 1985 |
region |
ˈridʒən |
|
n. 地区;范围 |
This region is famous for its beautiful lakes and forests. |
| 1986 |
alternate |
/ˈɔːltəneɪt; ɔːlˈtɜːnət/ |
|
v. (使)轮流,(使)交替;a. 轮流的;间隔的;交替的 |
Farmers alternate crops to maintain soil health. |
| 1987 |
steer |
stɪr |
|
v. 引导;驾驶 |
She learned to steer the car on quiet roads. |
| 1988 |
bargain |
ˈbɑrgən |
|
vi. 讨价还价 n. 协议;交易;便宜货 |
This used bike is a real bargain for students. |
| 1989 |
infection |
/ɪnˈfekʃn/ |
|
n. 传染,感染,侵染,传播;传染病 |
Clean water and sanitation reduce the risk of infection. |
| 1990 |
conservative |
kənˈsɝvətɪv |
|
a. 保守的;传统的;守旧的;n. 保守的人 |
Grandpa is conservative about clothes and prefers simple styles. |
| 1991 |
spin |
spɪn |
|
v. (使)旋转 n. 旋转 |
The wheel began to spin faster downhill. |
| 1992 |
liver |
ˈlɪvər |
|
n. 生活者,居住者;肝脏 |
The liver helps remove harmful substances from the blood. |
| 1993 |
surf |
sɝf |
|
v. 冲浪 |
Many beginners surf the waves near this safe beach. |
| 1994 |
swear |
swɛr |
|
v. 宣(誓);诅咒 |
I swear to finish my homework before dinner. |
| 1995 |
create |
kriˈeɪt |
|
vt. 创造,创作;产生 |
We can create a poster for the club. |
| 1996 |
mime |
/maɪm/ |
|
v. 模拟,模仿 n. 哑剧表演;哑剧演员 |
Actors mime everyday activities without spoken words. |
| 1997 |
impose |
ɪmˈpoʊz |
|
v. 把……强加于;征(税等);处以(罚款、监禁等) |
Schools should not impose unnecessary pressure on young students. |
| 1998 |
explode |
ɪkˈsploʊd |
|
v. (使)爆炸;爆发;激增 |
Fireworks explode brightly over the river during the festival. |
| 1999 |
spectacular |
spɛkˈtækjələr |
|
a. 壮观的;令人惊叹的;n. 壮观的场面;精彩的表演 |
The waterfall looked spectacular in the golden light of sunset. |
| 2000 |
enormous |
ɪˈnɔrməs |
|
a. 巨大的,庞大的,极大的 |
The project requires an enormous amount of time and patience. |
| 2001 |
variant |
/ˈveərɪənt/ |
|
a. 不同的 n. 变量;变体 |
Researchers identified a new genetic variant. |
| 2002 |
healing |
/'hi:lɪŋ/ |
|
n. 康复,复原 a. 有治疗作用的 |
Social support can assist emotional healing after trauma. |
| 2003 |
emulate |
/ˈemjuleɪt/ |
|
vt. 与……竞争,赶上;仿真,模仿 |
Developing cities often emulate successful transport policies elsewhere. |
| 2004 |
topple |
/ˈtɔpl/ |
|
v. 倒塌,倒下;打倒,推翻 |
Economic pressure can topple an unstable government. |
| 2005 |
colossal |
/kəˈlɔsl/ |
|
a. 巨大的,庞大的 |
The project requires a colossal investment of public money. |
| 2006 |
tackle |
ˈtækəl |
|
v. 对付,处理;向某人提起(问题或困难情况);(足球等比赛中)抢截,抢球 |
The team worked together to tackle the difficult problem. |
| 2007 |
coordinate |
koʊˈɔrdənət |
|
v. 调整,协调;{kəuˈɔːdɪnət} n. 同等者,同等物 a. 同等的,并列的 |
She will coordinate the volunteers during the school festival. |
| 2008 |
scrutiny |
/ˈskruːtɪnɪ/ |
|
n. 详细检查,细看;监视 |
Public spending should remain open to independent scrutiny. |
| 2009 |
cognition |
/kɔgˈnɪʃn/ |
|
n. 感知,认知;认识力 |
Sleep plays an important role in memory and cognition. |
| 2010 |
repel |
/rɪˈpel/ |
|
vt. 击退,驱逐;抵制,拒绝;使反感,使厌恶 |
Some natural oils repel insects without harmful chemicals. |
| 2011 |
descend |
dɪˈsɛnd |
|
v. 下来,下降;遗传 |
We watched the plane descend slowly through the clouds. |
| 2012 |
frontier |
frənˈtɪr |
|
n. 边境,边界;开发地区的边缘地带; [常pl.] 前沿,新领域 |
Scientists explore the frontier of clean energy today. |
| 2013 |
stroke |
stroʊk |
|
n. 击,打;(病)突然发作,中风;(体育中的)击球;笔触,一笔;(游泳或划船的)划,划法;一击;报时的钟声;抚摸 vt. 抚摸 |
Children should not stroke the dog without asking its owner. |
| 2014 |
solar |
ˈsoʊlər |
|
a. 太阳的;(利用)太阳能的 |
Our school uses solar power for lights. |
| 2015 |
fusion |
/ˈfjuːʒn/ |
|
n. 熔化,熔合;聚变 |
Nuclear fusion could provide low-carbon energy in the future. |
| 2016 |
slash |
/slæʃ/ |
|
n. 砍痕,伤痕;斜线号 v. 砍;大幅度消减 |
The company plans to slash packaging waste by half. |
| 2017 |
decline |
dɪˈklaɪn |
|
n./v. 下降,减少;衰退,衰落 |
Sales began to decline after the holiday season. |
| 2018 |
crisis |
ˈkraɪsəs |
|
n. 危机;紧要关头,关键阶段 |
The team stayed calm during the sudden crisis. |
| 2019 |
edible |
/ˈedəbl/ |
|
a. 可食用的 |
Urban gardens can produce edible plants in small spaces. |
| 2020 |
decouple |
/di:'kʌpl/ |
|
v. 减弱,减少 |
Countries aim to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions. |
| 2021 |
weaken |
ˈwikən |
|
v. (使)变弱,(使)减弱 |
Lack of sleep can weaken your ability to concentrate. |
| 2022 |
distract |
dɪsˈtrækt |
|
vt. 转移(注意力);使分心 |
Loud conversations distract me while I am studying. |
| 2023 |
frown |
fraʊn |
|
vi. (表示愤怒或烦心而)皱眉 |
She began to frown when she saw the unfair score. |
| 2024 |
skew |
/skjuː/ |
|
vt. 使偏;曲解 a. 歪斜的 |
Incomplete surveys can skew the final results. |
| 2025 |
glove |
ɡlʌv |
|
n. 手套 |
You should wear a glove before touching the hot pan. |
| 2026 |
beehive |
ˈbiˌhaɪv |
|
n. 蜂窝;蜂箱 |
The farmer kept a beehive behind the garden. |
| 2027 |
astray |
/əˈstreɪ/ |
|
ad. 迷路地;误入歧途地 |
Misleading statistics can lead public debate astray. |
| 2028 |
theory |
ˈθiəri |
|
n. 理论,原理;学说;意见,看法 |
This theory explains why plants grow toward light. |
| 2029 |
weakness |
ˈwiknəs |
|
n. 虚弱;缺点;偏好,嗜好 |
Carelessness is his biggest weakness in math exams. |
| 2030 |
portion |
ˈpɔrʃən |
|
n. 部分;一份 vt. 划分,分配 |
He saved a small portion of the cake for me. |
| 2031 |
compound |
ˈkɑmpaʊnd |
|
vt. 使恶化,加重;使化合,使合成;n. 化合物,复合物;(有围墙或篱笆等的)楼群,大院 a. 复合的,化合的;综合的 |
Water is a chemical compound made of hydrogen and oxygen. |
| 2032 |
span |
spæn |
|
n. 跨距;一段时间 v. 横跨;持续 |
The project was completed within a span of three months. |
| 2033 |
vacancy |
/ˈveɪkənsɪ/ |
|
n. 空位,空房间;(职位的)空缺,空职;无主意,空虚,茫然若失 |
The hospital advertised a vacancy for a specialist nurse. |
| 2034 |
locality |
/ləuˈkælətɪ/ |
|
n. 位置;地区 |
Each locality requires services suited to its population. |
| 2035 |
circle |
ˈsɝkəl |
|
n. 圆;圈,环状物;圈子,阶层;周期,循环 v. 圈出;盘旋,环绕……移动 |
We drew a circle around the correct answer. |
| 2036 |
accuracy |
ˈækjərəsi |
|
n. 准确(性),精确(性) |
Check the accuracy of your answers before handing them in. |
| 2037 |
tolerate |
ˈtɑləˌreɪt |
|
vt. 容忍,宽容;容许,承认 |
We cannot tolerate cheating in any exam. |
| 2038 |
afford |
əˈfɔrd |
|
v. 负担得起 |
I cannot afford a new tablet this month. |
| 2039 |
connect |
kəˈnɛkt |
|
v. 连接,衔接;联合,关联;由……联想到;给……接通电话 |
Use this cable to connect the computer. |
| 2040 |
cylinder |
/ˈsɪlɪndə(r)/ |
|
n. 圆柱体;圆筒;汽缸 |
Compressed gas is stored in a strong metal cylinder. |
| 2041 |
principle |
ˈprɪnsəpəl |
|
n. 原则,原理;规范,准则;基本信念,信条 |
Honesty is an important principle in our class. |
| 2042 |
scorching |
/ˈskɔ:tʃɪŋ/ |
|
a. 酷热的;激烈的 |
Scorching temperatures forced schools to close early. |
| 2043 |
meantime |
ˈminˌtaɪm |
|
n. 其时 ad. 同时,当时 |
Dinner is cooking; in the meantime, finish your homework. |
| 2044 |
upper |
ˈʌpɚ |
|
a. 上面的;地位较高的 |
We sat in the upper row of the hall. |
| 2045 |
innocent |
ˈɪnəsənt |
|
a. 清白的;无害的;天真的 |
The boy looked innocent and told the truth. |
| 2046 |
emphasis |
ˈɛmfəsɪs |
|
n. 强调;重要性 |
Our teacher puts emphasis on clear and logical writing. |
| 2047 |
approach |
əˈproʊtʃ |
|
v. 靠近,接近;来临 n. 靠近,接近;方法,途径 |
We need a new approach to this math problem. |
| 2048 |
duration |
dʊˈreɪʃən |
|
n. 持续,持续的时间,期间 |
The duration of the exam is exactly two hours. |
| 2049 |
due |
du |
|
a. 到期的,预期的;应有的,应得的;正当的 |
Our homework is due on Friday morning. |
| 2050 |
keen |
kin |
|
a. 热衷的,热心的,渴望的;敏锐的,敏捷的;激烈的,紧张的;锋利的 |
Many students are keen on joining the science club. |
| 2051 |
worm |
wɝm |
|
n. 虫,蠕虫;蜗杆,螺纹 |
A worm moved slowly across the wet ground. |
| 2052 |
stiff |
stɪf |
|
a. 硬的,僵硬的 ad. 极其,非常 |
My neck felt stiff after hours at the computer. |
| 2053 |
timber |
ˈtɪmbər |
|
n. 木材,木料;栋木,大梁 |
Workers used timber to build the wooden bridge. |
| 2054 |
profound |
proʊˈfaʊnd |
|
a. 深切的,深远的;知识渊博的,见解深刻的,深奥的 |
The teacher's words had a profound impact on my choices. |
| 2055 |
permission |
pɚˈmɪʃən |
|
n. 允许,准许 |
You need permission to leave school early today. |
| 2056 |
labour |
ˈleɪbər |
|
n. 劳动;劳动力,工人 v. 劳动;努力 |
Many machines reduce heavy labour on the farm. |
| 2057 |
quota |
/ˈkwəutə/ |
|
n. 定额,限额,配额 |
The fishing quota protects stocks from overexploitation. |
| 2058 |
suspect |
səsˈpɛkt |
|
v. 猜想,怀疑 |
The detective began to suspect the quiet man. |
| 2059 |
triple |
/ˈtrɪpl/ |
|
a. 三部分的;三倍的 v. (使)增至三倍 |
Energy demand could triple without efficiency improvements. |
| 2060 |
condemn |
kənˈdɛm |
|
vt. 声讨,极力谴责;给……判刑 |
The teacher will condemn cheating in any exam. |
| 2061 |
transcend |
/trænˈsend/ |
|
vt. 超越,胜过,优于 |
Human rights should transcend national and cultural boundaries. |
| 2062 |
adobe |
/əˈdəubɪ/ |
|
n. 土坯,泥砖 |
Adobe houses remain cool in hot, dry climates. |
| 2063 |
certify |
/ˈsɜːtɪfaɪ/ |
|
vt. 证明,保证 |
Independent inspectors certify that products meet safety standards. |
| 2064 |
arousal |
/ə'raʊzl/ |
|
n. 唤起,激起 |
Constant notifications increase mental arousal before sleep. |
| 2065 |
addiction |
əˈdɪkʃən |
|
n. 瘾;沉溺 |
Phone addiction can seriously affect teenagers' sleep and study. |
| 2066 |
allege |
/əˈledʒ/ |
|
vt. 断言,宣称 |
Campaigners allege that the company concealed pollution data. |
| 2067 |
ascend |
/əˈsend/ |
|
v. 攀登;上升,升高 |
Warm air begins to ascend through the atmosphere. |
| 2068 |
assert |
/əˈsɜːt/ |
|
v. 断言,声称;坚持 |
Citizens must be able to assert their legal rights. |
| 2069 |
assure |
əˈʃʊr |
|
vt. 使确信,使确保;保证,向……保证 |
I assure you that your secret is safe with me. |
| 2070 |
baffle |
/ˈbæfl/ |
|
vt. 使困惑,难倒 n. 挡板,隔板 |
Unexpected results continue to baffle the research team. |
| 2071 |
bud |
bʌd |
|
n. 花蕾;叶芽 v. 发芽,萌芽 |
A green bud appeared on the tree in early spring. |
| 2072 |
impact |
ɪmˈpækt |
|
n. 影响,作用;冲击 |
Daily exercise has a positive impact on mental health. |
| 2073 |
renew |
rɪˈnu |
|
v. 重新开始;恢复;更换,更新;续借 |
You must renew your library card before Friday. |
| 2074 |
bow |
baʊ |
|
v. 低下(头);弯腰,鞠躬 /bəu/ n. 弓 |
The actor gave a bow after the play. |
| 2075 |
defeat |
dɪˈfit |
|
n./vt. 击败;挫败;战败 |
Our team worked hard to defeat the champions. |
| 2076 |
subsoil |
/ˈsʌbsɔɪl/ |
|
n. 底土,下层土 |
Deep roots draw water and minerals from the subsoil. |
| 2077 |
bin |
/bɪn/ |
|
n. 大箱子;仓 |
Every household received a separate recycling bin. |
| 2078 |
evoke |
/ɪˈvəuk/ |
|
vt. 唤起 |
Traditional music can evoke powerful childhood memories. |
| 2079 |
flutter |
/ˈflʌtə(r)/ |
|
v. 振(翅),拍打(翅膀);飘动,晃动;(快速而不规则地)跳动 |
Flags flutter above the building in a strong wind. |
| 2080 |
gear |
ɡɪr |
|
n. 齿轮,传动装置,(排)挡;(从事某项活动所需的)用具、设备、衣服等 vt. 调节,调整,使适应 |
Always wear protective gear when riding a bicycle at night. |
| 2081 |
band |
bænd |
|
n. 乐队;群,伙;带,箍;条纹;波段,频带 vt. 用带绑扎 |
Our school band will play after lunch. |
| 2082 |
breed |
brid |
|
v. 饲养,养殖,繁殖;养育,培育;酿成,招致 n. 种,品种 |
This breed of dog is friendly and easy to train. |
| 2083 |
essence |
/ˈesns/ |
|
n. 本质;精髓 |
The essence of democracy is meaningful public participation. |
| 2084 |
display |
dɪsˈpleɪ |
|
vt./n. 陈列,展览;显示,表现 |
The screen will display your test results immediately. |
| 2085 |
retire |
rɪˈtaɪr |
|
v. 退休;引退,退隐,撤退 |
My grandfather will retire from teaching this year. |
| 2086 |
enlarge |
ɪnˈlɑrdʒ |
|
v. 扩大,放大,扩充 |
We can enlarge the picture on the screen. |
| 2087 |
occur |
əˈkɝ |
|
vi. 发生;存在 |
Problems occur when students skip the first step. |
| 2088 |
relate |
rɪˈleɪt |
|
v. 有关联;讲述,叙述 |
These facts relate to our science lesson. |
| 2089 |
stark |
/stɑːk/ |
|
a. 光秃秃的,赤裸的;荒凉的;完全的 |
The data reveal a stark difference between regions. |
| 2090 |
inform |
ɪnˈfɔrm |
|
v. 通知;向……报告 |
Please inform me of any changes before Monday. |
| 2091 |
halt |
hɔlt |
|
v. 暂停;踌躇;停住 n. 暂停 |
The train came to a halt outside the station. |
| 2092 |
nerve |
nɝv |
|
n. 神经;勇敢 |
She had the nerve to speak before the huge crowd. |
| 2093 |
deadline |
ˈdɛdˌlaɪn |
|
n. 最后期限 |
Please finish your homework before the deadline. |
| 2094 |
limb |
lɪm |
|
n. 肢,臂;树枝 |
He injured a limb while climbing the tree. |
| 2095 |
sphere |
sfɪr |
|
n. 球(体);范围,领域 |
Earth is nearly a perfect sphere in shape. |
| 2096 |
suitable |
ˈsutəbəl |
|
a. 适当的,相配的;合适的,适宜的 |
This book is suitable for middle school students. |
| 2097 |
beverage |
/ˈbevərɪdʒ/ |
|
n. 饮料 |
Sugary beverage consumption is linked to poor health. |
| 2098 |
criminal |
ˈkrɪmənəl |
|
a. 犯罪的;刑事的 n. 罪犯 |
The police caught the criminal near the station. |
| 2099 |
avalanche |
/ˈævəlɑːnʃ/ |
|
n./v. 雪崩 |
Warming temperatures can increase avalanche risk. |
| 2100 |
transmit |
trænzˈmɪt |
|
v. 传送;传染;发射 |
Satellites transmit signals across great distances every day. |
| 2101 |
wander |
ˈwɑndər |
|
v. 徘徊,闲逛,漫步;偏离正道;走神,(神情)恍惚 |
We wander through the park after finishing homework. |
| 2102 |
classical |
ˈklæsɪkəl |
|
a. 古典的;传统的;经典的 |
She enjoys classical music while doing homework. |
| 2103 |
abuse |
əˈbjus |
|
n. 滥用,妄用;虐待,伤害;辱骂,毁谤 /əˈbjuːz/ v. 滥用,妄用;虐待,伤害;辱骂,毁谤 |
We must never abuse power or hurt others. |
| 2104 |
fake |
/feɪk/ |
|
a. 假的 n. 假货;骗子 v. 伪装 |
A fake medical claim can endanger public health. |
| 2105 |
trace |
treɪs |
|
vt. 追踪,追查;追溯;描摹,标出 n. 痕迹;微量 |
Police found a trace of paint on the broken window. |
| 2106 |
convey |
kənˈveɪ |
|
vt. 传送,运送;表达,传递 |
A smile can convey thanks without any words. |
| 2107 |
boundary |
ˈbaʊndəri |
|
n. 分界线;边界 |
The river forms a natural boundary between two villages. |
| 2108 |
frank |
fræŋk |
|
a. 坦白的,直率的 |
To be frank, I disagree with your final decision. |
| 2109 |
bonus |
ˈboʊnəs |
|
n. 资金,红利;好处 |
She received a bonus for excellent teamwork. |
| 2110 |
militant |
/ˈmɪlɪtənt/ |
|
a. 好战的,好斗的;激进的 n. 好斗的人,激进分子 |
A militant group rejected the peace negotiations. |
| 2111 |
starve |
stɑrv |
|
v. (使)挨饿;(使)饿死 |
No child should starve in a peaceful country. |
| 2112 |
refresh |
rɪˈfrɛʃ |
|
v. (使)复原,更新;(使)精神振作,(使)精力恢复 |
A short walk can refresh your tired mind. |
| 2113 |
conduce |
/kənˈdjuːs/ |
|
v. 有益于,有助于;导致 |
Safe streets conduce to greater levels of walking. |
| 2114 |
demerit |
/diːˈmerɪt/ |
|
n. 过失;缺点,短处 |
One demerit of remote work is reduced informal contact. |
| 2115 |
expiry |
/ɪkˈspaɪərɪ/ |
|
n. 满期,终结 |
Check the expiry date before taking any medicine. |
| 2116 |
hamlet |
/ˈhæmlɪt/ |
|
n. 小村庄 |
The remote hamlet lacks regular public transport. |
| 2117 |
hence |
hɛns |
|
ad. 因此,所以;今后,从此 |
The road was blocked; hence, we took another route. |
| 2118 |
keystone |
/'ki:stəʊn/ |
|
n. 拱顶石;(计划,论据等的)基础,主旨 |
Public trust is a keystone of effective government. |
| 2119 |
manifest |
/ˈmænɪfest/ |
|
a. 明显的 vt. 表明,显示 n. 货物清单 |
The benefits of exercise manifest over time. |
| 2120 |
optic |
/ˈɔptɪk/ |
|
a. 眼的,视觉的;光学的 n. 光学仪器 |
An optic sensor measures changes in light intensity. |
| 2121 |
outweigh |
/ˏautˈweɪ/ |
|
vt. 比……重;(在重要性、影响上)比……更重要;胜过,强于 |
The long-term benefits outweigh the initial costs. |
| 2122 |
long-term |
/lɒŋ tɜ:m/ |
|
a. 长期的 |
Long-term planning is essential for climate resilience. |
| 2123 |
adverse |
/ˈædvɜːs/ |
|
a. 不利的,有害的 |
Air pollution has adverse effects on children's health. |
| 2124 |
finale |
/fɪˈnɑːlɪ/ |
|
n. (音乐的)终曲;终场 |
The concert finale brought the audience to its feet. |
| 2125 |
astonish |
əsˈtɑnɪʃ |
|
vt. 使惊讶,使吃惊 |
The magic trick can astonish the whole class. |
| 2126 |
charge |
tʃɑrdʒ |
|
n. 价钱,费用;管理;照管;掌管;控告,指控;电荷,电量 v. 索取(金额),要价;控告,指控;委以;指示;(使)充电 |
Our teacher is in charge of the club. |
| 2127 |
module |
/ˈmɔdjuːl/ |
|
n. 模块;模式;(航空器中的)舱;组件;单元 |
Each course module focuses on a practical skill. |
| 2128 |
corps |
/kɔː(r)/ |
|
n. 部队;军团 |
A volunteer corps distributed supplies after the flood. |
| 2129 |
magma |
/ˈmægmə/ |
|
n. 岩浆 |
Magma rises through cracks beneath a volcano. |
| 2130 |
stylish |
/ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ |
|
a. 时髦的;漂亮的 |
Durable products can be both practical and stylish. |
| 2131 |
dump |
dʌmp |
|
vt. 倾卸,倾倒 n. 垃圾场 |
Never dump household waste into rivers or public parks. |
| 2132 |
debris |
/ˈdeɪbriː/ |
|
n. 碎屑,残骸;[地质] 岩屑 |
Storm debris blocked roads throughout the coastal town. |
| 2133 |
irony |
/ˈaɪərənɪ/ |
|
n. 反话,讽刺;出人意料的事情 |
The irony is that the efficiency measure increased consumption. |
| 2134 |
component |
kəmˈpoʊnənt |
|
n. 成分;零部件;a. 构成的,组成的 |
Each component of the robot must work well. |
| 2135 |
applicant |
ˈæplɪkənt |
|
n. 申请人 |
Each applicant must send a photo before Friday. |
| 2136 |
strap |
stræp |
|
n. 带子 vt. 捆扎;(用绷带)包扎 |
The broken strap made my schoolbag difficult to carry. |
| 2137 |
fundamental |
ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəl |
|
a. 基础的,基本的;n. [pl.] 基本原理 |
Reading is a fundamental skill for every student. |
| 2138 |
notable |
/ˈnəutəbl/ |
|
a. 值得注意的;显著的,杰出的,显赫的 n. 名人,要人 |
A notable decline occurred after the policy change. |
| 2139 |
implement |
ˈɪmpləmənt |
|
vt. 使生效,实施;贯彻,执行;n. 工具 |
Our school will implement the reading plan next term. |
| 2140 |
isle |
/aɪl/ |
|
n. 小岛,岛 |
The small isle depends heavily on imported food. |
| 2141 |
cervical |
/ˈsɜ:vɪkl/ |
|
a. 子宫颈的;颈部的 |
Regular screening can detect cervical disease early. |
| 2142 |
plot |
plɑt |
|
n. 情节;阴谋;小块土地 |
The plot of the story surprised everyone. |
| 2143 |
acquaint |
əˈkweɪnt |
|
vt. (使)认识;(使)熟悉 |
The guide will acquaint visitors with local customs and history. |
| 2144 |
violence |
ˈvaɪələns |
|
n. 暴力行为;激烈,猛烈 |
The school teaches students to say no to violence. |
| 2145 |
revolve |
/rɪˈvɔlv/ |
|
v. (使)旋转 |
The planets revolve around the sun. |
| 2146 |
vegetarian |
/ˌvedʒə'teərɪən/ |
|
n. 素食者;a. 素食者的 |
A balanced vegetarian diet can provide adequate nutrition. |
| 2147 |
ratio |
ˈreɪʃiˌoʊ |
|
n. 比,比率 |
The ratio of boys to girls is three to two. |
| 2148 |
scream |
skrim |
|
v. 尖叫 n. 尖叫声 |
The girls scream when the lights suddenly go out. |
| 2149 |
steep |
stip |
|
a. 陡峭的;(价格等)过高的;急剧的 |
The steep hill made every runner slow down. |
| 2150 |
interior |
ɪnˈtɪriər |
|
a. 内部的,里面的;n. 内部;内地 |
The building's interior is bright, simple, and environmentally friendly. |
| 2151 |
cookery |
/ˈkukərɪ/ |
|
n. 烹调法 |
Cookery classes teach practical skills and healthy eating. |
| 2152 |
high-tech |
/haɪ tek/ |
|
n. 高科技 |
High-tech farming can reduce water and pesticide use. |
| 2153 |
process |
ˈprɑˌsɛs |
|
n. 过程;步骤,程序 vt. 加工;处理;办理 |
Follow the process carefully to finish the experiment. |
| 2154 |
hum |
/hʌm/ |
|
n. 嗡嗡声,嘈杂声 vi. 哼曲子;发嗡嗡声 |
The constant hum of traffic disturbed nearby residents. |
| 2155 |
outline |
ˈaʊtˌlaɪn |
|
n. 提纲;梗概;轮廓;草图 vt. 概述;列提纲 |
Please write an outline before writing your essay. |
| 2156 |
blank |
blæŋk |
|
a. 空白的 |
Please write your name on the blank page. |
| 2157 |
photocopy |
/ˈfəutəukɔpɪ/ |
|
v. 影印,复印;n. 影印本,复印本 |
Students may photocopy limited material for private study. |
| 2158 |
dean |
/diːn/ |
|
n. (基督教的)教长;(大学的)院长、系主任 |
The dean announced a review of the university curriculum. |
| 2159 |
chest |
tʃɛst |
|
n. 胸;金库,资金 |
He felt pain in his chest during practice. |
| 2160 |
tanker |
ˈtæŋkər |
|
n. 油轮;油罐车;加油飞机 |
The tanker carried oil across the sea. |
| 2161 |
capture |
ˈkæptʃər |
|
vt. 捕获,俘获;夺取或赢得 n. 捕获;战利品 |
Police worked together to capture the escaped prisoner. |
| 2162 |
overestimate |
ˌoʊvərˈɛstəˌmeɪt |
|
vt. 对……估计过高;{ˏəuvərˈestɪmət} n. 过高的估计 |
Do not overestimate your strength when planning a long hike. |
| 2163 |
overview |
/ˈəuvəvjuː/ |
|
n. 综览,概述 |
The introduction provides an overview of the main findings. |
| 2164 |
pathway |
/ˈpɑ:θweɪ/ |
|
n. 路径,途径 |
Vocational education offers another pathway into skilled employment. |
| 2165 |
perplex |
/pəˈpleks/ |
|
vt. 使困惑;使复杂化 |
Contradictory instructions perplex many first-time applicants. |
| 2166 |
render |
ˈrɛndər |
|
vt. 使得,致使;给予,以……回报;提供;呈报,递交;表达;表演;翻译 |
These changes may render the old rules useless. |
| 2167 |
renewal |
/rɪˈnju:əl/ |
|
n. 更新,恢复;重新开始;重建;复兴;续期;重申 |
Urban renewal improved housing and public spaces. |
| 2168 |
reserved |
/rɪˈzɜːvd/ |
|
a. 说话不多的,内向的;有所保留的,预订的 |
Several seats are reserved for passengers with disabilities. |
| 2169 |
resolve |
riˈzɑlv |
|
v. 解决,解答;决定,决意;分解,分析 n. 决心,决意 |
We must resolve this problem before it becomes worse. |
| 2170 |
sack |
sæk |
|
n. 麻袋,粗布袋;解雇;劫掠 vt. 解雇;劫掠 |
He carried a sack of rice upstairs alone. |
| 2171 |
slide |
slaɪd |
|
v. 滑动,下滑;(使)悄悄地移动 n. 滑动,下滑;滑坡,滑道,滑面;幻灯片;(土、泥等的)突然崩落 |
Children love to slide down the playground hill. |
| 2172 |
slump |
/slʌmp/ |
|
vi. 大幅度下降,暴跌;突然倒下,猛然落下 n. 萧条期;低潮状态 |
Tourist arrivals slump during periods of political uncertainty. |
| 2173 |
surface |
ˈsɝfəs |
|
n. 表面;外表,外观 v. 浮出水面;浮现,显露;在……上加表面 |
Leaves floated on the surface of the lake. |
| 2174 |
tickle |
/ˈtɪkl/ |
|
v. (使)发痒;使高兴,逗乐 n. 痒 |
Dust particles can tickle the throat and cause coughing. |
| 2175 |
underestimate |
/ˏʌndərˈestɪmeɪt; ˏʌndərˈestɪmət/ |
|
vt. 低估;n. 低估 |
Planners often underestimate the speed of population growth. |
| 2176 |
differ |
ˈdɪfər |
|
vi. 不同,相异;(在意见方面)发生分歧 |
My answer may differ from yours on this question. |
| 2177 |
plus |
plʌs |
|
prep. 加上;和,以及 n. 加号;正号 a. 比所示数量多的 |
Two plus three equals five in math. |
| 2178 |
recycle |
riˈsaɪkəl |
|
v. 回收利用 |
We recycle bottles to protect the environment at school. |
| 2179 |
captive |
ˈkæptɪv |
|
a. 被抓住的,被捕获的;受控制的;受垄断的 n. 被抓住的人或动物 |
The soldiers freed every captive after the war ended. |
| 2180 |
respect |
rɪˈspɛkt |
|
vt. 尊敬 n. 尊敬;方面 |
Students should show respect for teachers and classmates. |
| 2181 |
neutral |
ˈnutrəl |
|
a. 中立的;无明显特性的 |
A good judge must remain neutral during the debate. |
| 2182 |
campus |
ˈkæmpəs |
|
n. 校园 |
Students gathered on campus for the science festival. |
| 2183 |
residence |
ˈrɛzɪdəns |
|
n. 住宅,住处;居住 |
This building is the official residence of the president. |
| 2184 |
mission |
ˈmɪʃən |
|
n. 使命,任务;代表团,使团;传教,布道 |
The team worked together to carry out a mission successfully. |
| 2185 |
content |
ˈkɑntɛnt |
|
n. 内容;满意 /kənˈtent/ vt. 使满意 a. 满意的 |
The article's content is clear and helpful. |
| 2186 |
emit |
ɪˈmɪt |
|
vt. 发出(光、热、声音等),射出,散发,排放 |
These small lamps emit bright light throughout the night. |
| 2187 |
pamphlet |
/ˈpæmflət/ |
|
n. 小册子 |
The campaign distributed a pamphlet on household energy saving. |
| 2188 |
assurance |
/əˈʃʊərəns/ |
|
n. 信心;保证;保险 |
Independent testing provides assurance that products are safe. |
| 2189 |
hamster |
/ˈhæmstə(r)/ |
|
n. 仓鼠 |
A hamster requires suitable food, space, and daily care. |
| 2190 |
sensible |
ˈsɛnsəbəl |
|
a. 明智的;合情理的;能觉察到的 |
It is sensible to save some money for emergencies. |
| 2191 |
efficient |
ɪˈfɪʃənt |
|
a. 有效的,效率高的;有能力的,能胜任的 |
An efficient student finishes tasks without wasting time. |
| 2192 |
current |
ˈkɝənt |
|
a. 流通的;流动的;现行的,当前的 n. (水、气等的)流动;电流;潮流 |
We need to understand the current situation before acting. |
| 2193 |
inversion |
/ɪnˈvɜːʃn/ |
|
n. 倒置,颠倒 |
The chart shows an inversion of the earlier trend. |
| 2194 |
elevate |
/ˈelɪveɪt/ |
|
vt. 提升……的职位;举起;使更有修养 |
Education can elevate people from poverty and exclusion. |
| 2195 |
loan |
loʊn |
|
n./vt. 贷款,借 |
The student applied for a loan to pay tuition. |
| 2196 |
capable |
ˈkeɪpəbəl |
|
a. 有能力的;能够的 |
She is capable of solving this difficult problem alone. |
| 2197 |
insulate |
/ˈɪnsjuleɪt/ |
|
vt. 使绝缘,使隔热,使隔音;隔离;使隔绝(以免受到影响) |
Thick walls insulate the building from extreme heat. |
| 2198 |
household |
ˈhaʊsˌhoʊld |
|
n. 家庭,户,全家人;a. 家庭的,家用的,普通的;家喻户晓的 |
Every household should prepare a basic emergency kit. |
| 2199 |
decorate |
ˈdɛkəˌreɪt |
|
v. 装饰,装潢,布置;授勋 |
We decorate the classroom before the New Year party. |
| 2200 |
fleet |
flit |
|
n. 舰队,船队 a. 快速的,敏捷的 v. 疾驰,飞逝,掠过 |
We watched a fleet of ships enter the harbor. |
| 2201 |
signal |
ˈsɪgnəl |
|
n. 信号;暗号;标志 v.(向……)发信号;标志着 |
The red light is a signal to stop. |
| 2202 |
rescue |
ˈrɛskju |
|
n./vt. 营救,救援 |
Firefighters rescue children from the burning house. |
| 2203 |
proof |
pruf |
|
n. 证据,证明;校样,样张 a. 能防……的,耐……的 |
The photo provides clear proof that he was there. |
| 2204 |
afflict |
/əˈflɪkt/ |
|
vt. 使苦恼;折磨 |
Respiratory diseases afflict many residents of polluted cities. |
| 2205 |
log |
lɔɡ |
|
n. 原木;航海或飞行日志 vt. 记录 |
Students keep a log of their daily reading progress. |
| 2206 |
maritime |
/ˈmærɪtaɪm/ |
|
n. 海的,海事的;海运的 |
Maritime trade connects producers with international markets. |
| 2207 |
formula |
ˈfɔrmjələ |
|
n. 公式;配方;准则 |
We used a simple formula to calculate the total cost. |
| 2208 |
therapy |
ˈθɛrəpi |
|
n. 治疗,疗法 |
Physical therapy helped her walk normally after the accident. |
| 2209 |
concession |
kənˈsɛʃən |
|
n. 让步,迁就;特许权;承认,认可 |
Both sides must make a concession to reach an agreement. |
| 2210 |
whisper |
ˈwɪspər |
|
n./v. 低语 |
Please whisper in the library during reading time. |
| 2211 |
grant |
ɡrænt |
|
n. 授予物;补助金,助学金,津贴;授权 v. 同意,承认;给予,授予 |
The school may grant students permission to use the lab. |
| 2212 |
relevant |
ˈrɛləvənt |
|
a. 有关的,相应的;适当的,中肯的;有重大意义的 |
Your answer must be relevant to the question. |
| 2213 |
disregard |
/ˏdɪsrɪˈgɑːd/ |
|
vt. 不理会,漠视;n. 忽视,漠视 |
Companies that disregard safety put workers at risk. |
| 2214 |
convert |
ˈkɑnvərt |
|
v. (使)改变信仰,皈依;(使)转变,(使)转化;改装 |
Plants convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis. |
| 2215 |
grasp |
græsp |
|
vt. 抓紧;掌握,全面理解 n. 抓住;支配;理解 |
Try to grasp the main idea while reading. |
| 2216 |
wealthy |
ˈwɛlθi |
|
a. 富的,富裕的;充裕的 |
The wealthy family donated books to our school. |
| 2217 |
object |
ˈɑbdʒɛkt |
|
n. 物体;对象;目标;宾语 /əbˈdʒekt/ v. 反对,不赞成 |
Place the heavy object on the desk. |
| 2218 |
tariff |
/ˈtærɪf/ |
|
n. 关税,税率;(旅馆、饭店等的)价目表 |
A higher import tariff may increase consumer prices. |
| 2219 |
defendant |
/dɪˈfendənt/ |
|
n. 被告;a. 处于被告地位的;为自己辩护的 |
The defendant received access to independent legal advice. |
| 2220 |
connection |
kəˈnɛkʃən |
|
n. 连接;关系 |
Good listening builds a strong connection between friends. |
| 2221 |
airtight |
/ˈeətaɪt/ |
|
a. 密闭的;无懈可击的 |
Food lasts longer inside an airtight container. |
| 2222 |
leather |
ˈlɛðər |
|
n. 皮革,皮革制品 |
He bought a leather bag for school. |
| 2223 |
versus |
/ˈvɜːsəs/ |
|
prep. 与……相对,对抗 |
The debate often presents economic growth versus environmental protection. |
| 2224 |
wretch |
/retʃ/ |
|
n. 不幸的人 |
The novel depicts the homeless man as a suffering wretch. |
| 2225 |
antique |
ænˈtik |
|
a. 古时的,古老的 n. 古物,古董 |
My grandmother bought a chair from an antique shop. |
| 2226 |
browse |
/brauz/ |
|
v. 吃嫩叶或草;浏览 n. 嫩叶,嫩芽;吃草;浏览 |
Consumers browse several websites before making major purchases. |
| 2227 |
dot |
dɑt |
|
n. 点,小圆点 v. 打点于;散布于,点缀 |
Put a dot above the letter i. |
| 2228 |
favourite |
ˈfeɪvərɪt |
|
a. 特别喜欢的,宠爱的;n. 特别喜欢的人或物;亲信 |
Math is my favourite subject this term. |
| 2229 |
hang |
hæŋ |
|
v. 悬挂,吊,垂下;吊死,绞死 |
Please hang up your coat before class. |
| 2230 |
harmony |
ˈhɑrməni |
|
n. 相符,一致;和谐,融洽;[音] 和声 |
Music brings harmony to our busy classroom. |
| 2231 |
inflate |
ɪnˈfleɪt |
|
v. 使充气,使膨胀;使得意,使骄傲;抬高(物价),使(通货)膨胀 |
Please inflate the balloon before the class party begins. |
| 2232 |
insane |
/ɪnˈseɪn/ |
|
a. 蠢极的,荒唐的;(患)精神病的,精神失常的,疯狂的 |
It would be insane to ignore repeated safety warnings. |
| 2233 |
inscribe |
/ɪnˈskraɪb/ |
|
v. (在某物上)写、题、铭刻;牢记,铭记 |
Craftspeople inscribe each award with the winner's name. |
| 2234 |
hostel |
/ˈhɔstl/ |
|
n. (青年)招待所;学生宿舍 |
The youth hostel provides affordable accommodation for travellers. |
| 2235 |
fuse |
/fjuːz/ |
|
n. 保险丝 v. 因保险丝烧断而断电;熔合;熔化 |
Excessive current can cause a safety fuse to break. |
| 2236 |
contemporary |
kənˈtɛmpərˌɛri |
|
a. 当代的;同时代的;n. 同代人 |
We discussed contemporary art in today's English class. |
| 2237 |
tube |
tub |
|
n. 管道,试管;<英> 地铁 |
Squeeze the toothpaste tube from the bottom. |
| 2238 |
inhibit |
/ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ |
|
v. 抑制,约束;起抑制作用 |
Fear of failure can inhibit creativity in the classroom. |
| 2239 |
damage |
ˈdæmɪdʒ |
|
n. 损害;[pl.] 损害赔偿(金) vt. 损害 |
Heavy rain can damage the roads near our village. |
| 2240 |
vibrate |
ˈvaɪbreɪt |
|
v. (使)颤动 |
My phone began to vibrate during the quiet exam. |
| 2241 |
inspire |
ɪnˈspaɪr |
|
vt. 鼓舞,激起;给……以灵感 |
Her speech can inspire many students to keep trying. |
| 2242 |
pedestrian |
pəˈdɛstriən |
|
n. 行人;a. 徒步的;缺乏想象力的 |
A pedestrian waited at the crossing after school. |
| 2243 |
punch |
pʌntʃ |
|
v. 穿孔,打孔;重击,猛击 n. 猛击;冲床;穿孔机;力量;效力 |
Please punch a hole in the paper before filing it. |
| 2244 |
relative |
ˈrɛlətɪv |
|
a. 相对的;比较的;有关的,相关的 n. 亲属,亲戚 |
My aunt is a close relative of my mother. |
| 2245 |
sociable |
/ˈsəuʃəbl/ |
|
a. 友善的,友好的;好交际的,合群的 |
Shared activities help shy children become more sociable. |
| 2246 |
spacious |
/ˈspeɪʃəs/ |
|
a. 宽广的,宽敞的 |
The spacious library offers quiet areas for study. |
| 2247 |
religion |
rɪˈlɪdʒən |
|
n. 宗教;宗教信仰 |
Respect each religion when you meet different classmates. |
| 2248 |
random |
ˈrændəm |
|
a. 任意的,随机的,随意的 n. 随机,随意 |
The teacher chose a random student to answer. |
| 2249 |
repay |
/rɪˈpeɪ/ |
|
v. 归还(款项);报答 |
Graduates repay the loan after their income reaches a threshold. |
| 2250 |
vacuum |
ˈvækjum |
|
n. 真空; [pl.] 真空吸尘器 v. 用吸尘器清扫 |
Dad uses the vacuum to clean the living room. |
| 2251 |
firm |
fɝm |
|
n. 公司 a. 坚实的,稳固的,坚定的 |
Keep a firm voice when answering questions. |
| 2252 |
digital |
ˈdɪdʒɪtəl |
|
a. 数码的,数字的 |
We submitted the homework through a digital platform. |
| 2253 |
humour |
ˈhjuːmə |
|
n. 幽默,幽默感 |
Her sense of humour makes the class relaxed. |
| 2254 |
global |
ˈɡloʊbəl |
|
a. 全球的,全世界的;整体的,全面的 |
Climate change is a global challenge requiring shared action. |
| 2255 |
cluster |
/ˈklʌstə(r)/ |
|
n. 串,束,群 v. 成群;群集 |
Technology firms cluster near universities and research centres. |
| 2256 |
handout |
/ˈhændaʊt/ |
|
n. 传单,分发的印刷品;救济品 |
The lecturer provided a handout summarising key concepts. |
| 2257 |
endure |
ɛnˈdjʊr |
|
v. 忍受;持久,持续 |
Strong friendships can endure hardship and survive difficult times. |
| 2258 |
lead to |
|
|
导致,通向 |
Poor sanitation can lead to serious infectious disease. |
| 2259 |
sprawl |
/sprɔːl/ |
|
n. 四肢伸开的姿势或动作;(城市的)无计划发展 v. 伸开四肢坐、卧或倒下;杂乱无序地延伸 |
Uncontrolled urban sprawl consumes farmland and increases car use. |
| 2260 |
crowded |
ˈkraʊdɪd |
|
a. 拥挤的;塞满的 |
The bus was crowded with students after school. |
| 2261 |
knob |
nɑb |
|
n. 球形把手;(机器等)旋钮 |
Turn the round knob gently to open the door. |
| 2262 |
ideal |
aɪˈdil |
|
a. 理想的,完美的;理想主义的;空想的;唯心的 n. 理想;理想的东西(或人) |
This quiet library is ideal for studying after school. |
| 2263 |
in comparison with |
|
|
与……比较起来 |
Solar power is inexpensive in comparison with many fossil fuels. |
| 2264 |
midst |
mɪdst |
|
n. 中间 |
She stayed calm in the midst of the noisy crowd. |
| 2265 |
neglect |
nəˈglɛkt |
|
n./vt. 忽视;疏忽;遗漏 |
Do not neglect to check your answers before submitting them. |
| 2266 |
drought |
draʊt |
|
n. 干旱,旱灾 |
The long drought left many village fields dry and empty. |
| 2267 |
hug |
hʌɡ |
|
n./v. (热烈的/地)拥抱 |
She gave her brother a warm hug after school. |
| 2268 |
insert |
ˈɪnˌsɝt |
|
v. 插入,嵌入 |
Please insert your card before entering the library. |
| 2269 |
severe |
səˈvɪr |
|
a. 严重的;严厉的;剧烈的 |
The severe storm forced the school to cancel classes. |
| 2270 |
diameter |
daɪˈæmətər |
|
n. 直径 |
The diameter of this round table is one meter. |
| 2271 |
gesture |
ˈdʒɛstʃər |
|
n. 姿势,姿态;手势 v. 做手势 |
She made a gesture to ask for silence. |
| 2272 |
disclose |
dɪsˈkloʊz |
|
vt. 揭露;透露;公开 |
The company refused to disclose personal information to the public. |
| 2273 |
sheer |
ʃɪr |
|
a. 十足的;纯粹的;陡峭的 |
We found the missing key by sheer luck. |
| 2274 |
balance |
ˈbæləns |
|
n. 平衡;余额 vt. 平衡 |
You need practice to keep balance on the bike. |
| 2275 |
adjust |
əˈdʒʌst |
|
v. 校准;调节;使……适应 |
Please adjust the volume before the listening test. |
| 2276 |
require |
rɪˈkwaɪr |
|
vt. 需要;命令;规定,要求 |
Teachers require students to finish homework before Friday. |
| 2277 |
fairly |
ˈfɛrli |
|
ad. 相当地;公平地;简直,完全地 |
The test was fairly easy for careful students. |
| 2278 |
precise |
prɪˈsaɪs |
|
a. 精确的,准确的;严谨的 |
Give me the precise time of the meeting. |
| 2279 |
vomit |
/ˈvɔmɪt/ |
|
n. 呕吐,呕吐物;催吐剂 v. 呕吐,恶心;喷出 |
Contaminated food can cause patients to vomit repeatedly. |
| 2280 |
wrestle |
ˈrɛsəl |
|
v. 摔跤;全力对付;用力移动 |
The boys wrestle safely on the soft mat. |
| 2281 |
commerce |
ˈkɑmərs |
|
n. 贸易,商业;交往,交流 |
International commerce connects producers with customers around the world. |
| 2282 |
facial |
ˈfeɪʃəl |
|
a. 面部的;面部用的 |
She bought a facial cream for dry skin. |
| 2283 |
herbal |
/ˈhɜ:bəl/ |
|
a. 草本植物的;药草(制)的 n. 草本植物志;药草书 |
Some herbal remedies interact with prescription medicines. |
| 2284 |
hover |
/ˈhɔvə(r)/ |
|
v. (鸟等)翱翔,盘旋;逗留在近旁,徘徊;彷徨,犹豫 |
Drones hover above fields to monitor crop health. |
| 2285 |
inactive |
/ɪnˈæktɪv/ |
|
a. 不活动的;懒散的 |
An inactive lifestyle increases the risk of chronic disease. |
| 2286 |
initiate |
ɪˈnɪʃiˌeɪt |
|
vt. 开始,创造,发起;接纳(成员),让……加入 /ɪˈnɪʃɪət/ n. (新)加入组织者 |
The student council will initiate a recycling campaign tomorrow. |
| 2287 |
rarity |
/ˈreərətɪ/ |
|
n. 稀有;稀有的事物 |
Affordable housing has become a rarity in the city centre. |
| 2288 |
seclude |
/sɪˈkluːd/ |
|
vt. 使隔离,使孤立 |
Remote working can seclude employees from informal social contact. |
| 2289 |
ongoing |
/ˈɔngəuɪŋ/ |
|
a. 进行中的 n. 前进,发展 |
The ongoing study tracks children's health over ten years. |
| 2290 |
almond |
/ˈɑːmənd/ |
|
n. 杏树;杏仁 |
An almond provides protein and healthy unsaturated fat. |
| 2291 |
feed |
fid |
|
v. 喂养,为……提供食物;吃,以……为食 n. 饲料 |
Please feed the cat before you leave home. |
| 2292 |
scenery |
ˈsinəri |
|
n. 舞台布景;风景,景色 |
The mountain scenery looked beautiful after the rain. |
| 2293 |
stagnate |
/stægˈneɪt/ |
|
v. (使)停滞;不发展 |
Wages may stagnate when productivity gains are unevenly distributed. |
| 2294 |
ozone |
/ˈəuzəun/ |
|
n. 臭氧 |
The ozone layer protects life from harmful ultraviolet radiation. |
| 2295 |
tap |
tæp |
|
v. 轻拍;利用,开发 |
Please turn off the tap after washing hands. |
| 2296 |
owe |
oʊ |
|
vt. 欠;把……归功于 |
I owe my success to my parents. |
| 2297 |
ministry |
ˈmɪnəstri |
|
n. (政府的)部 |
The ministry announced new rules for public schools. |
| 2298 |
laser |
ˈleɪzər |
|
n. 激光 |
The doctor used a laser during the operation. |
| 2299 |
individual |
ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl |
|
a. 个别的,单独的;独特的;n. 个人,个体 |
Each individual has the right to express an opinion. |
| 2300 |
tempt |
tɛmpt |
|
vt. 引诱;吸引 |
Advertisements tempt people to buy things they do not need. |
| 2301 |
beneath |
bɪˈniθ |
|
prep./ad. 在下方 |
The cat slept beneath the warm kitchen table. |
| 2302 |
estate |
ɪˈsteɪt |
|
n. 个人财产,(尤指)遗产;土地,地产,(尤指)庄园 |
Her uncle built a successful career in real estate. |
| 2303 |
melt |
mɛlt |
|
v. (使)融化;(使)消散 |
The snow will melt quickly under the warm sun. |
| 2304 |
shrug |
ʃrʌɡ |
|
n./v. 耸肩 |
She could only shrug her shoulders when asked why. |
| 2305 |
relax |
rɪˈlæks |
|
v. (使)放松 |
Take a deep breath and relax after class. |
| 2306 |
suppose |
səˈpoʊz |
|
v. 假想,假定,猜想,推测;[用于祈使句] 假定,让;[常用于被动语态] 期望做(某事),认为应该做(某事) |
I suppose you are right about this problem. |
| 2307 |
tenable |
/ˈtenəbl/ |
|
a. 站得住脚的;可防守的 |
The original explanation is no longer tenable. |
| 2308 |
sustain |
səsˈteɪn |
|
v. 支撑,撑住,承受住;维持,保持;经受,遭受,忍耐 |
Clean water is essential to sustain life in dry areas. |
| 2309 |
straw |
strɔ |
|
n. 稻草;吸管 |
He drank juice through a straw. |
| 2310 |
border |
ˈbɔrdər |
|
n. 边缘;边界 v. 与……接壤;接近,毗邻 |
The river marks the border between the two countries. |
| 2311 |
receiver |
rɪˈsivɚ |
|
n. (电话)听筒;接收器 |
The receiver picked up the signal clearly. |
| 2312 |
monopoly |
/məˈnɔpəlɪ/ |
|
n. 垄断,专卖;垄断商品,专卖商品 |
A private monopoly may charge high prices for essential services. |
| 2313 |
endorse |
/ɪnˈdɔːs/ |
|
vt. 支持,赞同 |
Medical associations endorse vaccination based on strong evidence. |
| 2314 |
embryo |
/ˈembrɪəu/ |
|
n. 胚,胚胎;事物的萌芽期 |
The embryo develops rapidly during the early stages of pregnancy. |
| 2315 |
silicon |
/ˈsɪlɪkən/ |
|
n. 硅 |
Silicon is a key material in computer chips. |
| 2316 |
mature |
məˈtʃʊr |
|
a. 成熟的;深思熟虑的 v. (使)成熟 |
A mature student can manage time without reminders. |
| 2317 |
discard |
dɪsˈkɑrd |
|
vt. 丢弃,遗弃 |
Please discard broken pens before organizing your desk drawer. |
| 2318 |
roast |
roʊst |
|
a. 烤过的 n. 烤肉 v. 烤,炙 |
We roast sweet potatoes over the fire after class. |
| 2319 |
devalue |
/ˏdiːˈvæljuː/ |
|
v. 使(货币)贬值;贬低 |
Inflation can devalue savings held in cash. |
| 2320 |
ferry |
ˈfɛri |
|
n. 渡船;摆渡 v. 渡运 |
We take a ferry across the river every Monday. |
| 2321 |
iron |
ˈaɪərn |
|
n. 铁;烙铁,熨斗 v. (用熨斗)熨,烫平 |
My mother used an iron to press my shirt. |
| 2322 |
bully |
/ˈbulɪ/ |
|
n. 恃强凌弱者 vt. 恐吓;胁迫,欺负 |
Schools must intervene when students bully vulnerable classmates. |
| 2323 |
orbit |
ˈɔrbɪt |
|
n. 轨道;影响范围,势力范围 v. 沿轨道运行;围绕……运动 |
The moon moves in orbit around Earth. |
| 2324 |
combat |
ˈkɑmbæt |
|
n. 战斗,搏斗 vt. 战斗,与……搏斗;防止 |
Countries must cooperate to combat climate change effectively. |
| 2325 |
slothful |
/ˈsləuθfəl/ |
|
a. 怠惰的,懒惰的;迟钝的 |
A slothful administration delayed every urgent decision. |
| 2326 |
abide |
/əˈbaɪd/ |
|
v. 停留,逗留;容忍,忍受 |
All participants must abide by the research ethics code. |
| 2327 |
allure |
/əˈluə(r)/ |
|
n./v. 诱惑,吸引 |
The allure of city life attracts many rural migrants. |
| 2328 |
oxygen |
ˈɑksɪdʒən |
|
n. 氧,氧气 |
Plants give off oxygen during the day. |
| 2329 |
pervasive |
/pəˈveɪsɪv/ |
|
a. 遍布的,弥漫的 |
Pervasive advertising shapes children's consumer preferences. |
| 2330 |
encroach |
/ɪnˈkrəutʃ/ |
|
vi. 侵入,侵占,侵犯;侵蚀,蚕食(土地) |
Housing developments encroach on protected woodland. |
| 2331 |
abhorrent |
/əbˈhɒrənt/ |
|
a. 可恶的,可恨的 |
The exploitation of children is morally abhorrent. |
| 2332 |
inflict |
/ɪnˈflɪkt/ |
|
vt. 把……强加给,使遭受,使承受 |
Armed conflict can inflict lasting trauma on civilians. |
| 2333 |
tilt |
/tɪlt/ |
|
v. (使)倾斜,倾侧;(使)倾向于,偏向 n. 倾斜,倾侧 |
Biased reporting can tilt public opinion toward one side. |
| 2334 |
Mosquito |
məsˈkiːtoʊ |
|
n. 蚊子 |
Mosquito bites made my little brother scratch all night. |
| 2335 |
offensive |
əˈfɛnsɪv |
|
a. 冒犯的;使人不快的;无礼的;攻击性的,进攻性的 n. 进攻,攻击;攻势 |
His offensive joke made everyone at the table uncomfortable. |
| 2336 |
begrimed |
/bɪ'graɪmd/ |
|
a. 污秽的 |
Workers returned with begrimed clothes after clearing the site. |
| 2337 |
ruthless |
/ˈru:θləs/ |
|
a. 无情的,冷酷的,残忍的 |
Ruthless competition may undermine labour and environmental standards. |
| 2338 |
jargon |
/ˈdʒɑːgən/ |
|
n. 行话,行业术语;黑话 |
Technical jargon makes public information harder to understand. |
| 2339 |
diverse |
daɪˈvɝs |
|
a. 不同的,多样的 |
Our class has diverse hobbies and family backgrounds. |
| 2340 |
estrange |
/ɪˈstreɪndʒ/ |
|
vt. 使疏远,使分离 |
Long working hours can estrange parents from their children. |
| 2341 |
biased |
/ˈbaɪəst/ |
|
a. 有偏见的;片面的 |
A biased sample cannot represent the wider population. |
| 2342 |
grimy |
/'ɡraɪmɪ/ |
|
a. 积满污垢的,肮脏的 |
The renovation transformed a grimy station into a welcoming space. |
| 2343 |
enhancer |
/ɪnˈhɑ:nsə(r)/ |
|
n. 增强剂;放大器 |
The additive acts as a flavour enhancer in processed food. |
| 2344 |
ulterior |
/ʌlˈtɪərɪə(r)/ |
|
a. 较远的;不可告人的,隐秘的,秘密的 |
Citizens suspected that the proposal had an ulterior motive. |
| 2345 |
corrupt |
kəˈrʌpt |
|
v. 腐化,腐蚀;使堕落;破坏,损坏;(计算机文件等)出错 a. 堕落的,腐化的;腐败的,贪污的 |
The corrupt manager stole money from the company. |
| 2346 |
novice |
/ˈnɔvɪs/ |
|
n. 生手,新手;初学者;新信徒,初学修士(或修女) |
A novice driver requires clear guidance and supervised practice. |
| 2347 |
hinder |
ˈhɪndər |
|
vt. 阻碍,妨碍 |
Lack of sleep can hinder your ability to concentrate. |
| 2348 |
shallow |
ˈʃæloʊ |
|
a. 浅的;肤浅的,浅薄的 |
The shallow river is safe for children to cross. |
| 2349 |
inundate |
/ˈɪnʌndeɪt/ |
|
vt. 淹没,泛滥的;使不胜负荷,使应接不暇 |
Heavy rainfall can inundate low-lying neighbourhoods. |
| 2350 |
erode |
/ɪˈrəud/ |
|
v. 侵蚀,腐蚀;削弱,损害 |
Repeated scandals erode public confidence in government. |
| 2351 |
doom |
/duːm/ |
|
vt. 注定……失败(或遭殃、死亡等),使……在劫难逃 n. 毁灭;厄运,劫数 |
Poor maintenance can doom an otherwise valuable infrastructure project. |
| 2352 |
alienate |
/ˈeɪlɪəneɪt/ |
|
vt. 使疏远,使不友好;转让,让渡(财产等) |
Insensitive policies may alienate minority communities. |
| 2353 |
brazen |
/ˈbreɪzn/ |
|
a. 黄铜制的,黄铜色的;厚颜无耻的 |
The company made a brazen attempt to hide its emissions. |
| 2354 |
tortoise |
ˈtɔrtəs |
|
n. 龟,陆龟;行动迟缓的人 |
The tortoise moved slowly across the warm garden. |
| 2355 |
outlaw |
/ˈautlɔː/ |
|
n. 亡命之徒,逃犯,被剥夺法律权益者 vt. 宣布……为非法,使……成为非法 |
Several countries outlaw the trade in endangered species. |
| 2356 |
pavement |
/ˈpeɪvmənt/ |
|
n. 人行道;地面,路面 |
Wide pavement areas make walking safer and more pleasant. |
| 2357 |
coral |
ˈkɔrəl |
|
n. 珊瑚;珊瑚虫 a. 珊瑚色的,红色的 |
Many fish live around the coral reef. |
| 2358 |
shin |
/ʃɪn/ |
|
n. 胫,胫部,胫骨 v. (手脚并用沿某物)爬 |
Protective clothing reduced injuries to the shin. |
| 2359 |
enslave |
/ɪnˈsleɪv/ |
|
vt. 奴役,征服,使受控制 |
Debt can enslave vulnerable workers for generations. |
| 2360 |
timid |
/ˈtɪmɪd/ |
|
a. 胆小的;羞怯的 |
Timid students may avoid speaking in large classes. |
| 2361 |
vile |
/vaɪl/ |
|
a. 糟糕透顶的,可恶的;恶劣的,卑鄙的 |
Residents complained about a vile smell from the factory. |
| 2362 |
diesel |
/ˈdiːzl/ |
|
n. 柴油;柴油机;柴油车 |
Diesel engines emit pollutants harmful to urban health. |
| 2363 |
guzzle |
/ˈgʌzl/ |
|
v. 狂饮,暴饮;大量消耗 |
Inefficient vehicles guzzle fuel and produce more emissions. |
| 2364 |
torment |
/ˈtɔːment/ |
|
n. 痛苦,折磨;令人痛苦的东西 /tɔːˈment/ vt. 折磨,使痛苦,烦扰;纠缠;戏弄,捉弄 |
Persistent online abuse can torment young people. |
| 2365 |
revive |
/rɪˈvaɪv/ |
|
v. (使)苏醒,复活;重新使用 |
Investment can revive declining rural economies. |
| 2366 |
inhumane |
/ˏɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/ |
|
a. 不近人情的,残忍的,不人道的 |
The court condemned the prison conditions as inhumane. |
| 2367 |
imperil |
/ɪmˈperəl/ |
|
vt. 使陷于危险,危及 |
Overfishing can imperil the survival of marine species. |
| 2368 |
diverge |
/daɪˈvɜːdʒ/ |
|
vi. (道路,线条等)分开,岔开;(意见、观点等)分歧,相异;偏离,违背 |
Expert opinions diverge on the best method of implementation. |
| 2369 |
irrational |
/ɪˈræʃənl/ |
|
a. 不合理的,不合逻辑的,荒谬的 n. 无理数 |
Fear can produce irrational decisions during emergencies. |
| 2370 |
verbal |
/ˈvɜːbl/ |
|
a. 口头的;言辞的,文字的,词语的;动词的 |
Verbal communication remains important in digital workplaces. |
| 2371 |
saline |
/ˈseɪlaɪn/ |
|
a. 含盐的,咸的 n. [医] 盐水 |
Only specialised crops can tolerate highly saline soil. |
| 2372 |
disable |
dɪsˈeɪbəl |
|
vt. 使丧失能力,使伤残;使不能正常运转,使无效 |
This button can disable all notifications during class. |
| 2373 |
seduce |
/sɪˈdjuːs/ |
|
vt. 勾引,引诱;诱使,唆使 |
Cheap credit can seduce households into excessive borrowing. |
| 2374 |
relocate |
/ˏriːləuˈkeɪt/ |
|
v. 重新安置,(使)搬迁,迁移 |
The factory will relocate away from residential areas. |
| 2375 |
angle |
ˈæŋgəl |
|
n. 角;角度;观点,立场 v. 移向;使成角度移动;从(某角度)报道 |
Look at the problem from another angle. |
| 2376 |
legitimate |
/lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ |
|
a. 合法的,法定的;正当的,合情合理的;vt. 使合法 |
Citizens have a legitimate expectation of government transparency. |
| 2377 |
sedentary |
/ˈsedntrɪ/ |
|
a. (工作、活动等)需要久坐的;(人)惯于久坐不动的;(人或动物)定居的,不迁徙的;沉积的 |
A sedentary job should be balanced with regular exercise. |
| 2378 |
molten |
/ˈməultən/ |
|
a. 熔化的 |
Molten rock cools and forms solid material. |
| 2379 |
saturate |
/ˈsætʃəreɪt/ |
|
vt. 使湿透,浸透;使充满,使饱和 |
Continuous advertising can saturate the media environment. |
| 2380 |
assault |
/əˈsɔːlt/ |
|
n. (武力或口头上的)攻击,袭击;侵犯人身罪;冲击;抨击 vt. 攻击,袭击;使难受 |
The law provides severe penalties for physical assault. |
| 2381 |
obscene |
/əbˈsiːn/ |
|
a. 淫秽的,猥亵的,下流的;可憎的,可恶的;(数量)大得惊人的,骇人听闻的 |
The executive received an obscene bonus during widespread layoffs. |
| 2382 |
authentic |
ɔˈθɛntɪk |
|
a. 真品的,真迹的;真正的,真实的,逼真的 |
This museum keeps authentic letters from famous writers. |
| 2383 |
righteous |
/ˈraɪtʃəs/ |
|
a. 正义的,正直的;公正的;正当的 |
Righteous anger can motivate peaceful social reform. |
| 2384 |
purify |
/ˈpjuərɪfaɪ/ |
|
vt. 使洁净,使纯洁,净化;提纯,精炼 |
Simple filters can purify contaminated drinking water. |
| 2385 |
heartless |
/'hɑ:tləs/ |
|
a. 无情的,狠心的;无生气的,没精打采的 |
A heartless policy ignored the needs of displaced families. |
| 2386 |
instil |
/ɪnˈstɪl/ |
|
vt. 滴注;逐渐灌输;逐步培养(感受、思想等) |
Schools should instil respect for evidence and open debate. |
| 2387 |
infringe |
/ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/ |
|
v. 侵犯,侵害;违背,触犯(法规);干涉,干扰 |
Surveillance should not infringe citizens' basic rights. |
| 2388 |
comic |
/ˈkɔmɪk/ |
|
a. 可笑的,滑稽的;喜剧的 n. 喜剧演员 |
The comic performance addressed serious issues through humour. |
| 2389 |
transplant |
/trænsˈplɑːnt; ˈtrænsplɑːnt/ |
|
vt. 移栽,移种(植物等);移植(器官等);使迁移,使移居;n. (器官等的)移植 |
Doctors transplant healthy organs into carefully selected patients. |
| 2390 |
algebra |
ˈældʒəbrə |
|
n. 代数 |
We use algebra to solve problems with unknown numbers. |
| 2391 |
spur |
spɝ |
|
n. 刺激(物);激励;靴刺,马刺 vt. 刺激,激励,鞭策;(用马刺)策马加速 |
Her coach's words spur her on during difficult races. |
| 2392 |
barbaric |
/bɑːˈbærɪk/ |
|
a. 野蛮的,粗鲁的;残暴的,残忍的;原始部落的 |
The international community condemned the barbaric treatment of prisoners. |
| 2393 |
delinquent |
/dɪˈlɪŋkwənt/ |
|
a. 失职的;违法的;拖欠的;n. 违法者,罪犯(尤指少年犯) |
Early support can prevent a delinquent child from reoffending. |
| 2394 |
prosper |
ˈprɑspər |
|
vi. 繁荣,兴旺;成功 |
Small businesses prosper when local communities support them. |
| 2395 |
gorilla |
/gəˈrɪlə/ |
|
n. 大猩猩 |
Habitat destruction threatens the mountain gorilla. |
| 2396 |
sluttish |
/ˈslʌtɪʃ/ |
|
a. 懒惰的,邋遢的;放荡的 |
The archaic label sluttish unfairly shames untidy behaviour. |
| 2397 |
anchor |
ˈæŋkər |
|
n. 锚;给人安全感的人(或物);精神支柱;顶梁柱 v. 抛锚;使固定,系牢;使基于;主持(电视节目等) |
The sailors drop anchor near the quiet island. |
| 2398 |
despoil |
/dɪˈspɔɪl/ |
|
vt. 抢夺,掠夺;蹂躏,破坏 |
Illegal mining can despoil forests and rivers. |
| 2399 |
gene |
dʒin |
|
n. 基因 |
A single gene can influence the color of your eyes. |
| 2400 |
lax |
/læks/ |
|
a. 懒散的;松弛的,不严格的,马虎的 |
Lax enforcement allows unsafe construction to continue. |
| 2401 |
boost |
bust |
|
vt. 使增长,使兴旺;鼓励,促进;为……作宣传,宣扬 n. 增加,提高;帮助,激励 |
Regular exercise can boost your confidence and energy. |
| 2402 |
smear |
/smɪə(r)/ |
|
v. 胡乱涂抹;弄脏,弄污;诽谤,诋毁;变得模糊不清,把(图画等)弄得模糊不清 n. 污迹,污渍;(显微镜的)涂片;诽谤,诋毁 |
Political groups sometimes smear opponents with false allegations. |
| 2403 |
lenient |
/ˈliːnɪənt/ |
|
a. (执法时)宽大的,宽容的;厚道的,仁慈的 |
Critics argued that the penalty was too lenient. |
| 2404 |
synthetic |
sɪnˈθɛtɪk |
|
a. 人造的;合成的,综合的 n. 合成物;合成纤维(织物) |
These shoes are made from lightweight synthetic materials. |
| 2405 |
enact |
/ɪˈnækt/ |
|
v. 通过(法律);扮演(角色) |
Parliament plans to enact stronger environmental legislation. |
| 2406 |
resent |
/rɪˈzent/ |
|
v. 愤恨;对……表示愤恨,感到气愤 |
Workers may resent unequal pay for equivalent work. |
| 2407 |
affluent |
/ˈæfluənt/ |
|
a. 丰富的,富裕的 |
Affluent households generally consume more energy and resources. |
| 2408 |
trunk |
trʌŋk |
|
n. 树干,躯干;大箱子;象鼻 |
Put your suitcase in the car trunk. |
| 2409 |
coexist |
/ˏkəuɪgˈzɪst/ |
|
vi. 共存 |
Farming and wildlife can coexist under careful land management. |
| 2410 |
aviation |
ˌeɪviˈeɪʃən |
|
n. 航空,飞行;航空制造业 |
Modern aviation connects distant cities within a few hours. |
| 2411 |
rampant |
/ˈræmpənt/ |
|
a. (犯罪、疾病等)猖獗的,肆虐的,泛滥的;(植物)蔓生的,疯长的 |
Rampant corruption discourages investment and weakens public services. |
| 2412 |
prolonged |
/prəˈlɒŋd/ |
|
a. 持久的,长期的 |
Prolonged exposure to noise can damage hearing. |
| 2413 |
crushing |
/ˈkrʌʃɪŋ/ |
|
a. 惨重的,毁灭性的;压倒的,决定性的 |
A crushing debt burden limits investment in education. |
| 2414 |
futile |
/ˈfjuːtaɪl/ |
|
a. 无效的,无用的,无意义的;(人)没出息的;琐细的 |
It is futile to treat symptoms without addressing causes. |
| 2415 |
edify |
/ˈedɪfaɪ/ |
|
v. 陶冶,教化;启发,启迪 |
Public museums can edify visitors through accessible exhibitions. |
| 2416 |
vulgar |
/ˈvʌlgə(r)/ |
|
a. 庸俗的,粗俗的,下流的,缺乏教养的;大众的,通俗的 |
The advertisement was criticised for its vulgar imagery. |
| 2417 |
core |
kɔr |
|
n. 果心,果核;(物体的)中心部分;核心、要点,精髓 vt. 去掉核 |
Trust lies at the core of every strong friendship. |
| 2418 |
inborn |
/ˏɪnˈbɔːn/ |
|
a. 天生的,先天的,天赋的 |
Language ability is not simply an inborn and fixed trait. |
| 2419 |
habitable |
/ˈhæbɪtəbl/ |
|
a. 适于居住的,可居住的 |
Engineers made the damaged building habitable again. |
| 2420 |
cosy |
ˈkoʊzi |
|
a. 舒适的,安逸的 |
The small reading room feels cosy on rainy days. |
| 2421 |
roller |
ˈroʊlər |
|
n. 滚筒;滚轴 |
The painter used a roller on the wall. |
| 2422 |
condone |
/kənˈdəun/ |
|
v. 宽恕,赦免;纵容,容忍 |
Silence may appear to condone discriminatory behaviour. |
| 2423 |
bereave |
/bɪˈriːv/ |
|
vt. 使丧失,剥夺 |
Sudden disasters bereave families of loved ones and security. |
| 2424 |
faulty |
ˈfɔlti |
|
a. 有错误的,有缺点的;不完美的 |
The engineer replaced the faulty part before testing the machine. |
| 2425 |
enigma |
/ɪˈnɪgmə/ |
|
n. 迷,迷一样的人或事 |
The sudden population decline remains an enigma. |
| 2426 |
gill |
/gɪl/ |
|
n. 鳃 |
A fish uses each gill to extract oxygen from water. |
| 2427 |
spare |
spɛr |
|
a. 闲置的;备用的,外加的;空闲的 v. 省出,抽出(时间等);饶恕,赦免;免去;不吝惜(时间、金钱等) n. 备用品;[pl.] 配件 |
I read novels in my spare time. |
| 2428 |
nursery |
ˈnɝsəri |
|
a. 幼儿教育的 n. 托儿所;苗圃 |
The nursery keeps young children safe during the day. |
| 2429 |
semantic |
/sɪˈmæntɪk/ |
|
a. 语义的 |
A semantic difference can change the interpretation of a sentence. |
| 2430 |
barren |
/ˈbærən/ |
|
a. (土地等)贫瘠的,荒芜的;不结果实的,不育的;无益的,无效果的 |
Overgrazing turned fertile grassland into barren soil. |
| 2431 |
eccentric |
/ɪkˈsentrɪk/ |
|
a. 古怪的,反常的;n. 古怪的人 |
The eccentric inventor designed several practical machines. |
| 2432 |
inferior |
ɪnˈfɪriər |
|
a. 较差的,次的,低劣的;级别低的,较低的 n. 下级;下属,晚辈 |
This product is clearly inferior to that one. |
| 2433 |
slacken |
/ˈslækən/ |
|
v. (使)松弛,放松;放慢;萧条 |
Demand may slacken after the holiday season. |
| 2434 |
mentor |
/ˈmentɔː(r)/ |
|
n. 导师;顾问,指导者 |
A supportive mentor can guide inexperienced employees. |
| 2435 |
pad |
pæd |
|
n. 软垫;便笺本 v. (用软材料)堵塞;蹑手蹑脚地走 |
I wrote her phone number on a small pad. |
| 2436 |
lounge |
laʊndʒ |
|
vi. 懒洋洋地站(或坐、躺) n. 等候室;休息室 |
We waited in the lounge before our flight. |
| 2437 |
axle |
/ˈæksl/ |
|
n. 车轴,轮轴 |
A damaged axle made the vehicle unsafe to drive. |
| 2438 |
dietary |
/'daɪətərɪ/ |
|
a. 饮食的 |
Dietary habits strongly influence long-term health. |
| 2439 |
hamper |
/ˈhæmpə(r)/ |
|
vt. 妨碍,阻挠 n. 有盖的大篮子;盒装食物 |
Poor internet access can hamper rural education. |
| 2440 |
corporal |
/ˈkɔːpərəl/ |
|
a. 肉体的,身体的 n. (陆军或空军)下士 |
Many countries have prohibited corporal punishment in schools. |
| 2441 |
libel |
/ˈlaɪbl/ |
|
n. (文字)诽谤,中伤;诽谤性文字 vt. 诽谤,中伤,诬蔑 |
Journalists can face a libel action for false written claims. |
| 2442 |
predator |
/ˈpredətə(r)/ |
|
n. 捕食性动物;食肉动物;奴役他人者(尤指在财务或性关系上面);剥削者,掠夺者 |
The removal of a top predator can destabilise an ecosystem. |
| 2443 |
telegraph |
ˈtɛləˌgræf |
|
n. 电报机;电报;v. 打电报,发电报;(无意中)泄露,流露 |
The telegraph sent news faster than letters. |
| 2444 |
episodic |
/ˌepɪˈsɒdɪk/ |
|
a. 偶然发生的,不定期的;由许多片段组成的,松散的 |
Episodic funding prevents charities from planning effectively. |
| 2445 |
trespass |
/ˈtrespəs/ |
|
vi. 侵犯(某人的财产);擅闯(某人的领地);利用(某物);冒犯,触犯 |
Visitors who trespass may damage fragile habitats. |
| 2446 |
antiseptic |
/ˏæntɪˈseptɪk/ |
|
a. 防腐的,抗菌的;n. 防腐剂,抗菌剂 |
Medical staff clean wounds with an antiseptic solution. |
| 2447 |
indolent |
/ˈɪndələnt/ |
|
a. 懒惰的,倦怠的;不活跃的,无行动的 |
An indolent administration failed to respond to public complaints. |
| 2448 |
thrifty |
/ˈθrɪfti/ |
|
a. 节俭的,节约的 |
Thrifty households repair items instead of replacing them. |
| 2449 |
dupe |
/djuːp/ |
|
n. 上当者,受骗者 vt. 欺骗,愚弄 |
Fraudsters dupe consumers with convincing fake websites. |
| 2450 |
overfill |
/'əʊvə'fɪl/ |
|
v. 装得太多,装到满溢 |
Passengers should not overfill overhead storage compartments. |
| 2451 |
penalize |
/ˈpiːnəlaɪz/ |
|
vt. 惩罚,处罚;判罚;使处于不利地位 |
Rigid rules may penalize students with caring responsibilities. |
| 2452 |
slander |
/ˈslɑːndə(r)/ |
|
n. 诋毁,中伤,诽谤(罪) vt. 诋毁,诽谤 |
Public figures can challenge damaging slander in court. |
| 2453 |
restore |
rɪˈstɔr |
|
vt. 恢复,使复位;修复,整修,重建;归还,交还 |
Volunteers worked together to restore the damaged old bridge. |
| 2454 |
virtuous |
/'vɜ:tʃʊəs/ |
|
ad. 有道德的,品性好的,品德高的;自命清高的;贞洁的 |
Transparent institutions can create a virtuous cycle of public trust. |
| 2455 |
bead |
/biːd/ |
|
n. 珠子;(水、血、汗的)小滴 |
A bead of sweat formed during the heatwave. |
| 2456 |
malt |
/mɔːlt/ |
|
n. 麦芽;麦芽酒 v. 把……制成麦芽;(谷物)变成麦芽 |
Brewers use malt to produce flavour and fermentable sugar. |
| 2457 |
augment |
/ɔːgˈment/ |
|
vt. 增加,提高,扩大 |
Digital tools can augment rather than replace good teaching. |
| 2458 |
agile |
/ˈædʒaɪl/ |
|
a. 敏捷的,灵活的,机敏的 |
An agile organisation adapts quickly to changing conditions. |
| 2459 |
tribal |
/ˈtraɪbl/ |
|
a. 部落的,部族的;集团意识强的 |
Tribal communities should control decisions affecting ancestral land. |
| 2460 |
precede |
/prɪˈsiːd/ |
|
v. 领先,先于 |
Careful consultation should precede major policy changes. |
| 2461 |
antibiotic |
/ˏæntɪbaɪˈɔtɪk/ |
|
n. 抗生素,抗菌素;a. 抗菌的 |
Unnecessary antibiotic use contributes to drug resistance. |
| 2462 |
grill |
ɡrɪl |
|
vt. 烧烤;拷问,盘问 n. 烤架 |
Dad will grill chicken in the backyard tonight. |
| 2463 |
brutal |
/ˈbruːtl/ |
|
a. 野兽般的,残忍的;无情的,冷酷的 |
The investigation documented brutal treatment of detainees. |
| 2464 |
avenge |
/əˈvendʒ/ |
|
vt. 报仇,复仇,向(某人)报仇 |
Justice systems should protect rights rather than avenge public anger. |
| 2465 |
invasive |
/ɪnˈveɪsɪv/ |
|
a. 侵略的,入侵的;(疾病等)侵袭的,扩散的;切入的,开刀的 |
An invasive plant can displace native vegetation. |
| 2466 |
upgrade |
/ˏʌpˈgreɪd/ |
|
n. 向上的斜坡;增加,改善 vt. 使(机器等)升级,提高,改进;提拔,提升;改善 |
The hospital will upgrade its ageing diagnostic equipment. |
| 2467 |
commute |
/kəˈmjuːt/ |
|
v. (乘公共汽车等)上下班往返,经常往返;交换,抵偿;减刑 n. 上下班路程 |
Many workers commute long distances because housing is expensive. |
| 2468 |
legislative |
/ˈledʒɪslətɪv/ |
|
a. 立法的,有立法权的;根据法规执行的;立法机关的;n. 立法机关 |
Legislative reform strengthened protection for temporary workers. |
| 2469 |
sentient |
/ˈsenʃnt; ˈsentiənt/ |
|
a. 有感觉能力的,有知觉力的;知悉的 |
A sentient animal can experience pain and distress. |
| 2470 |
pour |
pɔr |
|
v. 灌,倒;倾泻,涌流;喷发;不断涌现 |
Please pour some milk into my cup. |
| 2471 |
hook |
hʊk |
|
n. 钩,吊钩,钩状物 v. (使)钩住,挂住;钓(鱼) |
Hang your coat on the hook by the door. |
| 2472 |
tighten |
ˈtaɪtən |
|
v. (使)变紧;使更加严格,加强 |
Please tighten the lid before putting the bottle away. |
| 2473 |
humane |
/hjuːˈmeɪn/ |
|
a. 善良的,人道的,仁慈的,慈悲的;(指学科)促进文明或教化的,人文的 |
A humane justice system balances punishment with rehabilitation. |
| 2474 |
violate |
ˈvaɪəleɪt |
|
vt. 违反,违犯,违背;亵渎,侵犯,干扰 |
Do not violate the rules during the exam. |
| 2475 |
glacier |
/ˈglæsɪə(r)/ |
|
n. 冰川,冰河 |
The glacier has retreated rapidly during recent decades. |
| 2476 |
discharge |
dɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ |
|
n. 排出(物);获准离开,免职;履行,执行;(债务的)清偿;v. 解雇;释放;排出,放出;放(电);完成,履行 |
Doctors will discharge him from hospital after another examination. |
| 2477 |
refrain |
/rɪˈfreɪn/ |
|
v. 抑制,克制 n. 反复句,(诗歌的)叠句;副歌;经常重复的评价 |
Passengers should refrain from using phones in quiet areas. |
| 2478 |
accustom |
əˈkʌstəm |
|
vt. 使习惯于 |
You should accustom yourself to speaking English every morning. |
| 2479 |
savour |
/ˈseɪvə(r)/ |
|
vt. 品尝,品味;欣赏;体会,体味 n. 味道,风味;情趣,吸引力 |
Slow travel allows visitors to savour local culture. |
| 2480 |
insidious |
/ɪnˈsɪdɪəs/ |
|
a. 潜伏的,隐伏的 |
Insidious discrimination may be difficult to identify. |
| 2481 |
pump |
pʌmp |
|
v. 用泵抽(水);涌出,奔流 n. 泵,抽水机 |
Dad used a pump to fill the bicycle tire. |
| 2482 |
hazardous |
/'hæzədəs/ |
|
a. 危险的,冒险的;有害的 |
Workers need training before handling hazardous materials. |
| 2483 |
tillable |
/'tɪləbl/ |
|
a. 适宜耕种的,可耕种的 |
Only a small area of the island is tillable. |
| 2484 |
embody |
/ɪmˈbɔdɪ/ |
|
vt. (作品等)表达,体现;具体表现,使具体化;包括,包含 |
Public institutions should embody fairness and accountability. |
| 2485 |
moribund |
/ˈmɔrɪbʌnd/ |
|
a. 垂死的,即将灭亡的;即将结束的 |
Investment revived a moribund local manufacturing sector. |
| 2486 |
isolated |
/'aɪsəleɪtɪd/ |
|
a. 隔离的,分离的;与世隔绝的,偏僻的;孤立的,孤独的;个别的 |
Isolated communities often lack specialist medical care. |
| 2487 |
modish |
/ˈməudɪʃ/ |
|
a. 流行的,时髦的 |
A modish design may quickly become outdated. |
| 2488 |
maltreat |
/ˏmælˈtriːt/ |
|
vt. 虐待 |
The law punishes people who maltreat animals. |
| 2489 |
pine |
paɪn |
|
v. 难过,悲伤 n. 松树,松木 |
A tall pine tree stands behind our school. |
| 2490 |
disobey |
ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ |
|
v. 不服从,违抗 |
Good students should not disobey school rules. |
| 2491 |
moss |
/mɔs/ |
|
n. 苔藓 |
Moss retains moisture in shaded forest habitats. |
| 2492 |
grudge |
/grʌdʒ/ |
|
n. 不满,积怨,怀恨 v. 勉强做;不情愿地给,吝惜 |
A long-standing grudge can obstruct community cooperation. |
| 2493 |
enlist |
/ɪnˈlɪst/ |
|
v. 征募;从军,参军;谋取(帮助,支持等) |
Campaigners enlist local volunteers to monitor water quality. |
| 2494 |
curb |
kɝb |
|
vt. 控制,抑制,约束 n. 路缘,(街道的)镶边石;马勒;起限制作用的事物 |
New rules may curb pollution from local factories. |
| 2495 |
snobbish |
/ˈsnɒbɪʃ/ |
|
a. 势利的,谄上欺下的;自命不凡的 |
Snobbish attitudes can exclude people from cultural institutions. |
| 2496 |
magnet |
ˈmæɡnət |
|
n. 磁铁,磁石;磁体;有吸引力的人或物 |
This small magnet can hold three notes on the fridge. |
| 2497 |
bleak |
/bliːk/ |
|
a. 寒冷的,阴沉的,阴郁的,暗淡的;没有希望的,不乐观的;荒凉的;索然无味的 |
The forecast is bleak without immediate emission reductions. |
| 2498 |
ecliptic |
/ɪ'klɪptɪk/ |
|
n. [天] 黄道 a. 黄道的,日(或月)食的 |
The sun appears to move along the ecliptic during the year. |
| 2499 |
vicious |
/ˈvɪʃəs/ |
|
a. 罪恶的,邪恶的;残酷的;残忍的;凶猛的;恶性的 |
Poverty and poor health can form a vicious cycle. |
| 2500 |
begrudge |
/bɪˈgrʌdʒ/ |
|
vt. 对……感到不满;嫉妒;勉强做,不乐意地做 |
Citizens rarely begrudge taxes that fund effective public services. |
| 2501 |
diffuse |
/dɪˈfjuːz/ |
|
v. 散布,传播;(光等)漫射;(使气体或液体)扩散,弥漫 /dɪˈfjuːs/ a. 扩散的,漫射的;(文章等)冗长的,难解的 |
Open debate can diffuse knowledge throughout society. |