1000 Words Flashcards
(220 cards)
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（对某事）如饥似渴的，渴求的
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voracious /vəˈreɪ.ʃəs/
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不加选择的；不加区别的；不加分析的
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indiscriminate /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪ.mə.nət/
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杰出的；卓越的；有名望的
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eminent /ˈem.ɪ.nənt/
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沉浸于…的；深受影响的；充满…的
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steeped /stiːpt/
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充满的；装满的
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replete /rɪˈpliːt/
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承认错误并道歉；忍气吞声；低声下气地认错
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eat humble pie
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盛产
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abound /əˈbaʊnd/
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预测、预言，尤其是根据现有的迹象或数据来判断未来会发生什么事。
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prognosticate /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/
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住所、居所、住宅
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abode /əˈbəʊd/
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编年史
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annals /ˈæ.nəlz/
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使恶化，加重
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compound /kəmˈpaʊnd/
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一丝
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tinge
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昙花一现
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a flash in the pan
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纠缠 / 烦扰 / 逼迫
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badger /ˈbædʒər/
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恳求；乞求；哀求
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implore /ɪmˈplɔːr/
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苦差事；繁重乏味的工作
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drudgery/ˈdrʌdʒəri/
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察觉；感知
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perceive
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把事情安排妥当
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get one’s ducks in a row
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形容一个人说话简洁、不废话，言简意赅
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laconic /ləˈkɒn.ɪk/
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一大群人
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throng /θrɒŋ/
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形容面对危险或困难时非常坚定、勇敢的人
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intrepid /ɪnˈtrep.ɪd/
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（大胆或带有挑衅意味地）上前搭讪 / 接近 / 搭话
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accoust /əˈkɒst/
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不愿多谈的
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reicent /ˈret.ɪ.sənt/
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constant and imminent threat or danger hanging over someone
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hang / hung over me like a sword of Damocles /ˈdæməˌkliːz/
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鬼鬼祟祟的 / 偷偷摸摸的
furtive /ˈfɜːtɪv/
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重刑犯
felon
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过多
plethora /ˈpleθərə/
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倒霉的
hapless /ˈhæpləs/
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愤怒的
irate /ˈaɪreɪt/
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得不偿失的胜利
pyrrhic victory /ˈpɪrɪk/
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托词
/ˈpriːˌtɛkst/ pretext
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捏造 / 编造
fabricate /ˈfæbrɪˌkeɪt/
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熟练的
adroit /əˈdrɔɪt/
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做手势
gesticulate /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊˌleɪt/
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警觉的
vigilant
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扫兴的人, 煞风景的人
wet blanket
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劝诱；哄骗
cajole /kəˈdʒoʊl/
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初步的；基础的；原始的
rudimentary /ˌruː.dəˈmen.tər.i/
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细微差别；微妙之处
nuance /ˈnjuː.ɑːns/
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天时地利人和
the stars align
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非常讨厌
loathe /loʊð/
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训斥，责备，斥责
reprimand /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/
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无生气的；乏味的
lacklustre/ˈlækˌlʌstər/
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（言语上）尖刻的，挖苦的
caustic/ˈkɔːstɪk/
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夺取，强夺
wrest /rɛst/
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鳄鱼的眼泪；假慈悲，假装伤心
crocodile tears
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在人群中推推搡搡：在人群中为了挤出空间而互相推挤
jostle /ˈdʒɒs.əl/
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名词：受骗者；上当的人
dupe
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初期的；刚开始的；萌芽阶段的
incipient
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最终获胜；占上风；赢得支持
carry the day
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不祥的 / 预兆不好的
ominous /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/
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颤抖的 / 微微发抖的
tremulous (in a tremulous voice)
/ˈtrem.jə.ləs/
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断绝关系
repudiate /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/
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毛发竖起
bristle with anger/fear /ˈbrɪs.əl/
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停息
cessation
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自找麻烦或把事情做死了
paint oneself into a corner
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委婉语 / 委婉说法
/ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/euphemism
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不协调的；不一致的；不合适的；突兀的
/ɪnˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əs/ incongruous with the topic / in the room/ with the surroundings
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化为乌有；付之一炬；泡汤了
go up in smoke
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敏捷；欣然；爽快
alacrity, accepted sth with alacrity /əˈlækrəti/
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轻蔑；鄙视；蔑视
n and v, disdain, : /dɪsˈdeɪn/
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好战的；挑衅的；交战的
belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
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佯攻；虚晃一招；假动作
made a feint
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下战书；公开挑战；挑衅
/ˈɡɔːntlɪt/ gauntlet
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争强好胜的
pugnacious /pʌɡˈneɪ.ʃəs/
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公布、传播、宣传（政策、法律、思想等）
promulgate /ˈprɒm.əl.ɡeɪt/
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自以为是的、鲁莽的、冒失的。
brash comments
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嘲笑、讥讽、不屑一顾
scoff at (the idea) /skɒf/
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贬低、轻视、小看
belittle her achievements /bɪˈlɪtl/
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喝醉了，不省人事
feeling no pain
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撕裂伤
a deep laceration /ˌlæsəˈreɪʃən/
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严厉斥责 / 严惩（带情绪或道德批评）
castigate /ˈkæs.tə.ɡeɪt/
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肮脏的；卑鄙的；丑恶的 (morally dirty, shameful, or disgusting)
sordid /ˈsɔːr.dɪd/
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八旬老人
/ˌɒk.tə.dʒəˈneə.ri.ən/ octogenarian
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别无选择的选择；看似选择，实则强迫
hobson's choice /ˈhɒb.sənz ˌtʃɔɪs/
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安慰、慰藉、抚慰
seek solace in music /ˈsɒ.lɪs/
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有抱负的人、渴望成功的人
/ˈæspərənt/ aspirant
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残渣、沉淀物、最差部分
/dreɡz/ down to the dregs, dregs of the society
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狂乱、疯狂、极度激动
in a frenzy /ˈfren.zi/
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通常用于形容语言或言论侮辱性强、粗暴无礼，有时带有诋毁他人名誉的意图。
scurrilous /ˈskʌr.əl.əs/
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当家作主、占据主导地位、掌控全局
rule the roost
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猖獗的（指不受控制地迅速增长或传播，例如犯罪、疾病等）泛滥的
（植物）疯长的
rampent /ˈræm.pənt/ crime is rampant in the city
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愚蠢的，无意义的，空洞的
常用于形容言语、评论或行为缺乏深度或智慧。
inane ; inane to cheat; /ɪˈneɪn/
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同意；赞同
concur /kənˈkɜːr/
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秘密的；暗中的；偷偷进行的
clandestine /klænˈdes.tɪn/
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（引申）惯用手段；拿手本领；常用策略
Empathy and diplomacy are a lawyer’s stock in trade.
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公然的、明目张胆的
a flagrant disregard for sth /ˈfleɪ.ɡrənt/
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告诫、训诫或劝告，通常语气较温和，但带有严肃的提醒意味
admonish sb for doing; admonish sb to do /ədˈmɒn.ɪʃ/
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胁迫、强迫
undre duress /djʊˈres/
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罪犯、肇事者
culprit/ˈkʌl.prɪt/
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不可阻挡的、无情的、不可改变的
inexorable /ɪnˈɛk.sər.ə.bəl/
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让某人收敛一下傲气、给某人泼冷水、让他们认清现实或谦虚一点
Take someone down a peg
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extremely bad in a very noticeable way. It’s often used to describe shocking mistakes, violations, or behavior.
Egregious /ɪˈɡriː.dʒəs/
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心烦意乱的；心急如焚的；忧心忡忡的 deeply upset and agitated, usually because of shock, grief, or worry.
Distraught/dɪˈstrɔːt/
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the act of being dishonest or pretending to act one way while actually doing something else. 两面派
duplicity /duːˈplɪs.ə.ti/
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充满火药味的
Acrimonious /ˌæk.rɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/
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缺乏；不足；匮乏
Paucity - a paucity of funding / evidence /ˈpɔː.sə.ti/
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推卸责任
Pass the buck
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引出，探出，诱出（尤指信息或反应）
Elicit a response /ɪˈlɪs.ɪt/
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极其有害的；恶性的；恶劣的
Have a pernicious effect on
/pəˈnɪʃ.əs/
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将…理解为；把…解释为
Construe sth as /kənˈstruː/
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（惩罚、坏结果的）免除
Do sth with Impunity /ɪmˈpjuː.nɪ.ti/
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吹捧某人; 视某人为名人
Lionise a person ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/
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to see, recognize or understand something that is not clear
看出；辨别出；明白
Discern / dɪˈsɜːn / a pattern in these figures
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to leave a safe place in a brave or confident way in order to do something difficult
挺身而出（应对困难）
Sally forth to save you
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a feeling of worry, shock or confusion
惊愕；惊恐；惊惶失措
The prospect of so much work filled him with consternation./ˌkɒnt.stəˈneɪ.ʃən/
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最重要的部分
• （口语上也可以说）硬菜（比喻最重要、最实在的内容）
Meat and potatoes of his plan / arrangement
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done quickly, without taking care or interest
草率的；马虎的；敷衍的
perfunctory
/pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/ a perfunctory glance at sth
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disappointment or anger, especially when caused by a failure or mistake
（尤指失败或错误引起的）失望，懊丧，懊恼
Chagrin ˈʃæg.rɪn/ much to our chagrin
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strange and not what most people would expect or enjoy
Perverse /pəˈvɜːs/ Jack was being perverse and refusing to agree with anything we said.
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to laugh at someone or something in a way which shows you think they are stupid or of no value
Deride dɪˈraɪd
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Day of happiness
A red letter day
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回避 避开
eschew /ɪsˈtʃuː/ eschew gossips
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咀嚼
masticate
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你安全的失败 尴尬的结局
fiasco fiˈæs.kəʊ/ the show was just a fiasco
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(行为) 值得赞扬的
laudable
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贬低
disparage
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Don’t bring up old problems or conflicts that might cause trouble if revisited.
Let sleeping dogs lie
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消除（疑虑）
quell rumours /kwel/
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有计划的淘汰
Planned obsolescence /ˌɒb.səˈles.ənts/
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无把握的
im dubious about /ˈdjuː.bi.əs/
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反对
Thumbs down
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describes (someone who has) strong opinions or feelings which are impossible to change
不饶人的；坚定的；无法改变的
Implacable/ ɪmˈplæk.ə.bl̩/
An implacable enemy 死敌
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a sudden and powerful expression of strong feeling, especially one that you cannot control
（尤指不可控制的感情）突发
went into a paroxysm of anger /ˈpær.ɒk.sɪ.zəm/
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unexpected and not convenient or unpleasant
意外的；事与愿违的
Untoward
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小争论 小冲突
skirmish /ˈskɜː.mɪʃ/
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an event, such as a famous legal trial, which attracts a lot of public attention
轰动一时的事件；引起公众关注的诉讼案
cause célèbre
/ˌkɔːz.selˈeb.rə/
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庞大的、大一统的too large, too regular or without interesting differences, and unwilling or unable to be changed
Monolithic /ˌmɒn.əˈlɪθ.ɪk/
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十分贫困的，十分贫穷的
Indigent /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/
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激战；激烈争吵
Jump in / enter the fray /freɪ/
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非常便宜的
She bought the bed for a song at an auction.
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to prevent something from happening or someone from achieving a purpose
阻止，妨碍，阻挠
stymie /ˈstaɪ.mi/ In our search for evidence, we were stymied by the absence of any recent documents.
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（尤指被憎恨的人的）模拟像，雕像；画像
effigy /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/
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公然藐视，无视，违背（规定、法律或习俗）
flout /flaʊt/ flout tradition/convention
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注意到
be cognizant of
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Immediately
Forthwith /ˌfɔːθˈwɪθ/
We expect these practices to cease forthwith.
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赶走 赶下台
oust
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私心 selfish motive
Axe to grind
I’m always dubious when someone told me that they have to axe to grind.
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（通常由于疾病或极度饥饿）消瘦的，憔悴的，虚弱的
emaciated /ɪˈmeɪ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
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酸葡萄
sour grapes on her part
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被包围
Besiege /bɪˈsiːdʒ/
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临阵换将
Change horses in mid stream
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生活必须品的匮乏
privation
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（疾病或肿块）恶性的，致命的
Malignant /məˈlɪg.nənt/
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to stop something from happening or someone from doing something
反对；阻挠；挫败
Thwart /θwɔːt/
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干等 空等
Cool one’s heels
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没有喘息时间
Without respite /ˈres.paɪt/
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震撼 波及 全世界
Reverberate across the globe /rɪˈvɜː.bər.eɪt/
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疲倦又烦躁
Tired and fretful
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抵抗失败 放弃抵抗
succumb to temptation /səˈkʌm/
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转移注意力的话题 障眼法
A red herring /ˈher.ɪŋ/
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（戏剧、音乐、舞蹈等公共娱乐演出的）主办人，经理
Impresario /ˌɪm.prəˈsɑː.ri.əʊ/
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敲诈勒索
Extort m, extortion ɪkˈstɔː.ʃən/
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a person who has strong, unreasonable beliefs and who thinks that anyone who does not have the same beliefs is wrong
偏执的人，固执己见的人
Bigot /ˈbɪg.ət/
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说漏嘴 透露真相
spill the beans
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随从人员
entourage /ˈɒn.tʊ.rɑːʒ/
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传播很快且有害 或者有剧毒的
virulent /ˈvɪr.jʊ.lənt/
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喷出毒液 / 传播仇恨
spew forth venom
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明目张胆的 公然的
blatant /ˈbleɪ.tənt/
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坚持不懈
Keep a stiff upper lip
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clever and quick to see how to take advantage of a situation
敏锐的；精明的
他对局势的巧妙处理
His astute handling of the situation
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not skilled at achieving, or not able to produce, good results
无能力的；不起作用的，无效果的
Ineffectual /ˌɪn.ɪˈfek.tju.əl/
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打退堂鼓
have cold feet
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Evil, immoral or illegal activities
nefarious activities /nəˈfeə.ri.əs/
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让人伤脑筋的问题
vexatious problems /vekˈseɪ.ʃəs/
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a problem within a system or organization
（系统或组织内部的）问题，弊病
malady /ˈmæl.ə.di/
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送上门的礼物还挑三拣四
Look a gift horse in the mouth
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恶劣的天气
inclement weather /ɪnˈklem.ənt/
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随便浏览
peruse /pəˈruːz/
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不详的预感
premonition /ˌprem.əˈnɪʃ.ən/
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退缩 畏惧
recoil /rɪˈkɔɪl/
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中止
desist
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自食其果
pay the piper
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直中要害的评论
a pertinent remake
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非常悲伤的
doleful /ˈdəʊl.fəl/
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严厉斥责
Call sh on the carpet /ˈkɑː.pɪt/
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不必要或虚假的情绪反应。
Histrionics
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难以捉摸的人 遥不企及点梦想
elusive
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表明…存在的，是…的征兆的
Jealousy within a relationship is usually symptomatic of low self-esteem in one partner
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插话
interject
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露出底牌 表明立场
Show your hand
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厚脸皮 刀枪不入
Have the hide of a rhinoceros /raɪˈnɒsərəs/
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无生气的 不能动的
inert /ɪˈnɜːt/
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显著特点
salient feature /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/
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容易被惊吓到的
Squeamish /ˈskwiː.mɪʃ/
Not for the squeamish
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全神贯注的
Engrossed /ɪnˈgrəʊst/
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与假想敌作战
形容一个人把无害的事物误认为敌人，做出徒劳无功或荒谬的努力。
Tilt at windmills
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令人痛苦的，酸楚的；深深打动人的
Poignant /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/
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（话或信息）含混不清的，引起误解的
Garbled /ˈgɑː.bl̩d/
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态度乐观的
sanguine /ˈsæŋ.gwɪn/
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为自己捞好处
feather one’s nest
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to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information
证实，确证
Corroborate sth /kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt/
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Even the swindler’s nefarious* accomplice refused to ________________ his alibi.
to add proof to an account, statement, idea, etc. with new information
Corroborate /kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt/
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The fund-raiser was so ________________ that he solicited* money from a Salvation Army Santa Claus.
enthusiastic and eager
Zealous /ˈzel.əs/
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Harriet’s egregious* error disturbed even her ________________ employer.
describes someone who doesn't usually get emotional or excited about things
Phlegmatic /flegˈmæt.ɪk/
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The elusive* fugitive was ________________ by his attorney into surrendering.
to persuade someone forcefully to do something which they are unwilling to do
Coerce /kəʊˈɜːs/
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The general was chagrined* to learn that so many of his supposed supporters were actually (____).
落井下石朋友 酒肉朋友
fair-weather friends.
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Inadvertently,* Emma had allowed two months to ________________ before paying her rent.
（时间）流逝，过去
Elapse /ɪˈlæps/
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The lackluster* battle was punctuated by ________________ mortar fire.
偶尔发生的；阵发性的；断断续续的
Sporadic /spəˈræd.ɪk/
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A man’s ________________ is his castle.
住所
Domicile /ˈdɒm.ɪ.saɪl/
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Because the watchman was ________________ , thievery was rampant* at the warehouse.
马虎的；不严格的；不严厉的
lax /læks/
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The ________________ musician had nothing but disdain* for his disorganized friends.
严谨的，一丝不苟的；非常注意细节的
Meticulous /məˈtɪk.jʊ.ləs/
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During his teen years, the millionaire avidly* [. ]
年少轻狂地放纵、胡闹、寻欢作乐
Sow ones wild oats
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It was sheer ________________ on the detective’s part, but it led to the arrest of the vexatious* counterfeiters.
推测；猜测；猜想；臆断
Conjecture /kənˈdʒek.tʃər/
205
The newspaper switched from mundane* coverage to ________________ reporting.
（尤指描述）骇人的，令人毛骨悚然的
Lurid /ˈlʊr.ɪd/
206
It was exceedingly ________________ of the lightweight to insult the belligerent* longshoreman.
轻率的；鲁莽的；毛躁的
Rash
207
The necessity for preparing sandwiches was ________________ when the picnic was postponed.
免除，消除， 没有必要
Obviate /ˈɒb.vi.eɪt/
208
Hamlet remembered that Yorick was always ready with a clever ________________ .
a humorous and clever remark
俏皮话，妙语
quip /kwɪp/
209
When the bankrupt company struck oil, the surprised investor received a ? of $20,000.
意外钱财
Windfall /ˈwɪnd.fɔːl/
210
When a large expenditure is imminent,* my father goes into a long ________________ on the need for economizing.
an angry speech or piece of writing which severely criticizes something or someone
Diatribe /ˈdaɪ.ə.traɪb/
211
It is often fruitless* to argue with racists, bigots,* and others of that ________________ .
A particular type
Ilk /ɪlk/
212
Since the patient’s speech was garbled* and ________________ , our determination of his message was only conjecture.*
expressed in a way that is not clear, especially with words or ideas that are joined together badly
Incoherent
213
The meeting was a ________________ one, but the jealous husband construed* it as pre-arranged and clandestine.*
(of something that is to your advantage) not planned, happening by chance
Fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs/
214
After two drinks the usually phlegmatic* dentist lost all his ________________ .
a feeling of embarrassment or worry that prevents you from saying or doing what you want
拘束；顾忌；拘谨
Inhibition /ˌɪn.hɪˈbɪʃ.ən/
215
The police posted a ________________ asking all citizens to desist* from looting.
布告；标语牌
Placard /ˈplæk.ɑːd/
216
Derek Jeter’s ________________ from the New York Yankees made him a millionaire many times over.
Remuneration
217
Derek Jeter’s ________________ from the New York Yankees made him a millionaire many times over.
酬报；给…酬劳
Remuneration
218
For allowing his ferocious mastiff* to appear on a commercial, the trainer was paid a ________________ sum.
in name or thought but not reality
名义上的；有名无实的
Nominal /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/
219
She seemed to be an unimportant member of the president’s entourage,* but actually she played an ________________ role in White House affairs.
necessary and important as a part of, or contained within, a whole
构成整体所必需的；整体的
Integral /ˈɪn.tɪ.grəl/
220
“Let’s talk about it privately,” his uncle said, “rather than (?).”
当众揭家丑” 或 “把不光彩的私事拿到台面上来说”
Air one’s dirty laundry in public
