List-3 Flashcards
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admit
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- *vt. 承认；准许进入；可容纳
vi. 承认；容许 - ——————————————**
- declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
- allow to enter; grant entry to
- allow participation in or the right to be part of; permit to exercise the rights, functions, and responsibilities of
- admit into a group or community
- afford possibility
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alkali
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- *n. 碱；可溶性无机盐
adj. 碱性的
n. (Alkali)人名；(冈、乍、尼日利)阿尔卡利 - ——————————————**
- any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water
- a mixture of soluble salts found in arid soils and some bodies of water; detrimental to agriculture
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asymmetrical
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- *adj. [数] 非对称的（等于asymmetric）；不均匀的；不匀称的
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- characterized by asymmetry in the spatial arrangement or placement of parts or components
- irregular in shape or outline
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authority
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- *n. 权威；权力；当局
- ——————————————**
- the power or right to give orders or make decisions
- (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
- an expert whose views are taken as definitive
- freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
- an administrative unit of government
5
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bargain
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- *n. 交易；便宜货；契约
v. 讨价还价；议价；(谈价钱后)卖 - ——————————————**
- an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
- an advantageous purchase
- negotiate the terms of an exchange
- come to terms; arrive at an agreement
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bony
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- *adj. 骨的；多骨的；瘦骨嶙峋的；似骨的
n. (Bony)人名；(法)博尼 - ——————————————**
- very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
- composed of or containing bone
- having bones especially many or prominent bones
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brief
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- *adj. 简短的，简洁的；短暂的，草率的
n. 摘要，简报；概要，诉书
vt. 简报，摘要；作…的提要
n. (Brief)人名；(英)布里夫 - ——————————————**
- a document stating the facts and points of law of a client’s case
- a condensed written summary or abstract
- give essential information to someone
- of short duration or distance
- concise and succinct
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buddy
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- *n. 伙伴，好朋友；密友；小男孩
vi. 做好朋友，交朋友
n. (Buddy)人名；(英)巴迪 - ——————————————**
- a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
9
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catastrophe
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- *n. 大灾难；大祸；惨败
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- an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
- a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
- a sudden violent change in the earth’s surface
10
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classic
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- *adj. 经典的；古典的，传统的；最优秀的
n. 名著；经典著作；大艺术家 - ——————————————**
- a creation of the highest excellence
- an artist who has created classic works
- characteristic of the classical artistic and literary traditions
- adhering to established standards and principles
11
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coarse
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- *adj. 粗糙的；粗俗的；下等的
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- of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
- lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
- of low or inferior quality or value
- conspicuously and tastelessly indecent
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communicate
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- *vi. 通讯，传达；相通；交流；感染
vt. 传达；感染；显露 - ——————————————**
- transmit information
- transmit thoughts or feelings
- transfer to another
- join or connect
- be in verbal contact; interchange information or ideas
13
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compare
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- *n. 比较
vt. 比拟，喻为；[语]构成
vi. 相比，匹敌；比较，区别；比拟（常与to连用）
n. (Compare)人名；(意)孔帕雷 - ——————————————**
- qualities that are comparable
- examine and note the similarities or differences of
- be comparable
- consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
- to form the comparative or superlative form on an adjective or adverb
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compel
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- *vt. 强迫，迫使；强使发生
n. (Compel)人名；(法)孔佩尔 - ——————————————**
- force or compel somebody to do something
- make someone do something
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comprehend
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- *vt. 理解；包含；由…组成
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- get the meaning of something
- to become aware of through the senses
- include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one’s sphere or territory
16
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concentrate
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- *vi. 集中；浓缩；全神贯注；聚集
vt. 集中；浓缩
n. 浓缩，精选；浓缩液 - ——————————————**
- the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore
- a concentrated form of a foodstuff; the bulk is reduced by removing water
- a concentrated example
- make (the solvent of a solution) dense or denser
- direct one’s attention on something
17
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consent
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- *vi. 同意；赞成；答应
n. 同意；（意见等的）一致；赞成
n. (Consent)人名；(法)孔桑 - ——————————————**
- permission to do something
- give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
18
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consideration
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- *n. 考虑；原因；关心；报酬
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- the process of giving careful thought to something
- information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
- a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting)
- kind and considerate regard for others
- a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
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contrast
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- *vi. 对比；形成对照
vt. 使对比；使与…对照
n. 对比；差别；对照物 - ——————————————**
- the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
- the act of distinguishing by comparing differences
- a conceptual separation or distinction
- the perceptual effect of the juxtaposition of very different colors
- the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print (or the extent to which adjacent areas on a television screen differ in brightness)
20
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coordinate
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- *n. 坐标；同等的人或物
adj. 并列的；同等的
vt. 调整；整合
vi. 协调 - ——————————————**
- a number that identifies a position relative to an axis
- bring order and organization to
- bring into common action, movement, or condition
- be co-ordinated
- bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination correlation
21
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copious
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- *adj. 丰富的；很多的；多产的
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- large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
- affording an abundant supply
22
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count
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- *vt. 计算；认为
vi. 计数；有价值
n. 计数；计算；伯爵
n. (Count)人名；(法、德、南非)伯爵(欧洲贵族头衔)， 康特(人名) - ——————————————**
- the total number counted
- the act of counting
- a nobleman (in various countries) having rank equal to a British earl
- determine the number or amount of
- have weight; have import, carry weight
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crusade
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- *n. 改革运动；十字军东侵
vi. 加入十字军；从事改革运动 - ——————————————**
- a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
- any of the more or less continuous military expeditions in the 11th to 13th centuries when Christian powers of Europe tried to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims
- exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
- go on a crusade; fight a holy war
24
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cushion
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- *n. 垫子；起缓解作用之物；（猪等的）臀肉；银行储蓄
vt. 给…安上垫子；把…安置在垫子上；缓和…的冲击 - ——————————————**
- a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
- a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
- protect from impact
25
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custom
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- *n. 习惯，惯例；风俗；海关，关税；经常光顾；[总称]（经常性的）顾客
adj. （衣服等）定做的，定制的 - ——————————————**
- accepted or habitual practice
- a specific practice of long standing
- money collected under a tariff
- habitual patronage
- made according to the specifications of an individual
26
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detectable
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- *adj. 可检测的；可发觉的
- ——————————————**
- capable of being detected
- easily seen or detected
27
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draw
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- *vt. 画；拉；吸引
vi. 拉；拖
n. 平局；抽签
n. (Draw)人名；(英)德劳 - ——————————————**
- a gully that is shallower than a ravine
- an entertainer who attracts large audiences
- the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
- anything (straws or pebbles etc.) taken or chosen at random
- a playing card or cards dealt or taken from the pack
28
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edifice
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- *n. 大厦；大建筑物
- ——————————————**
- a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
29
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emphasize
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- *vt. 强调，着重
- ——————————————**
- to stress, single out as important
- give extra weight to (a communication)
30
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engine
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- *n. 引擎，发动机；机车，火车头；工具
- ——————————————**
- motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
- something used to achieve a purpose
- a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks
31
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envelop
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- *vt. 包围；包封；遮盖
n. 信封；包裹 - ——————————————**
- enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
