4.7单词
4.9真题
remarkable=extraordinary | adj.非凡的 |
combination=mix | n.结合 |
criterion=standard | n.标准 |
deliberately=intentionally=purposely | adv.故意地 |
intermittent=start and stop often | adj.间歇性的 |
intermittently=periodically | adv.断断续续地 |
predominant=major=principal | adj.主要的 |
predominantly=mainly | adv.主要地 |
breakthrough=development | n.突破 |
contradictory=conflicting | adj.相互矛盾的 |
✨counter=combat=act against=argue back | v.对抗✨ |
manifestation=expression | n.表现 |
invite=encourage | v.引发✨ |
suspect=doubt | v.怀疑 |
ambiguous=unclear | adj.模糊的 |
annihilate=destroy=conquer | v.消灭 |
augment=add to=increase | v.增加 |
convey=transmit | v.传播 |
cumulative=combined | adj.积累的 |
cumulatively=combined | adv.累计地 |
at intervals=periodically | 有间隔地 |
correspondence to=equal=match | 相当于 |
episode=occurrence=event | n.事件 |
prolific=highly productive | adj.多产的 |
the norm=common | 常态 |
complexity=sophistication | n.复杂(性) |
complex=system complex=elaborate |
n.复合体 adj.复杂的 |
ongoing=continuing | adj.持续的 |
scarcity of=lack in | 缺乏 |
scarcity=lack | n.缺乏 |
scarce=rare=short in supply | adj.缺乏的 |
mobilize=put in action | v.发动 |
akin to=similar to | 与...类似的 |
plentiful=numerous | adj.大量的 |
rotinely=regularly | adv.常规地 |
altogether=fully | adv.完全 |
approximate=resemble | v.近似 |
in profusion=abundantly | 大量地 |
convert=change | v.转变 |
equivalent=comparable | adj.可比较的 |
obscure=hide obscure=little known |
v.掩盖 adj.不清楚的 |
sculpt=shape | v.雕刻 |
steadily=at an unvarying rate=continuously | adv.连续地 |
steady=continual | adj.不变的 |
tangible=physical | adj.有形的 |
comparable=similar | adj.可比较的 |
consult=ask | v.咨询 |
extreme=great | adj.非常的 |
imply=suggest | v.暗示 |
permeable=having places where crossings could occur | adj.能渗透的 |
prompt=stimulate | v.促使 |
upon reflection=after consideration | 反思之后 |
astonishment=surprise | n.惊讶 |
exert=put forth exert=utilize |
v.施加 v.运用 |
in retrospect=looking back | 回顾 |
recall=remember | v.回忆 |
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Another way of countering drug consumption is to have periodical health checks in schools and other institutions; this way people are incentivized to stay clean.
counter=combat 对抗
incentivize 激励
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In retrospect, it was very peculiar that a man with such strong religious conventions would develop a theory that completely denied the churches' claims.
in retrospect=look back 回顾
retrospect [ˈretrəspekt]
n. 回顾,回想; 追溯往事; 追溯力;
v. 回顾,回想; 追溯;
peculiar / pɪˈkjuːliər /
adj.奇怪的,不寻常的;特别的,独特的;不舒服的
n.<英>特殊教区(或教堂);特权,特有财产
churches / tʃɜːrtʃɪz /
n.教会,教堂(church 的复数形式)
v.到教堂接受宗教仪式(church 的第三人称单数形式)
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The obscure symbol belongs to an ancient cult whose members tattooed the symbols on their forearms as a sign of their fidelity to the sun god.
obscure=little known 不清楚的
tattoo
n.文身,(在皮肤上刺的)花纹;夜间野外军事表演;快速而有节奏的敲击;归营号,归营鼓
v.(在皮肤上)刺花纹,给……文身
fidelity / fɪˈdeləti /
n.(对配偶或伴侣的)忠贞;(对人、组织或信仰的)忠诚;精确性;(CD播放器、收音机、电视机等设备的)保真度
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The survivors of the battle of lwo Jima recall how surprised Japanese soldiers who surrendered were that “the enemy” received them with compassion and generosity.
recall=remember 回忆