CATII 三级真题词汇 Flashcards
versatile
/ˈvɜːrsətl/
adj.
1. 多才多艺的
2. 有多种用途的，万用的
Edmund is a versatile author; he was written novels, short stories and a biography.
a very versatile performer
多才多艺的表演者
Nylon is a versatile material.
尼龙是一种有多种用途的材料
unearth
/ʌnˈɜːrθ/
vt.
1. 揭露，发现
2. 发掘，掘出（尤指埋藏于地下的东西）.
The reporter had unearthed some important secrets about her.
记者已发现了有关她的一些重要秘密。
The archaeologist believed that the coin she unearthed was indisputable evidence for the new theory.
indiscreet
/ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
adj. 轻率的，不慎重的（尤指泄露秘密），言行失检的。
It was very indiscreet of Colin to tell them about our plan.
科林跟他们谈论我们的计划，太不谨慎了。
indisputable
/ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbl/
adj. 无可争辩的，不容置疑的
The evidence was indisputable.
这个证据不容置疑。
The archaeologist believed that the coin she unearthed was indisputable evidence for the new theory.
incumbent
/ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
adj.
- 现任的
- 做某事是某人的职责 [it is incumbent upon ab to do sth]; 职责所在的，义不容辞的。
n. [C], [正式]
1. 任职者，现任者（尤指政治职位）
2. （掌管教堂的）牧师
The incumbent president/priest/Senator
现任的总统／牧师／参议员
It is incumbent upon the teacher to maintain discipline.
教师有责任维护纪律。
Castillo was to be the new incumbent at the City Controller’s office.
卡斯蒂罗当时即将就任城市审计办公室的新主管。
incriminate
/ɪnˈkrɪmɪneɪt/
incriminating (adj)
vt. 使（某人）显得有罪，连累，牵连
He refused to speak beacause he was worried that he would incriminate himself.
他因担心自己受到牵连而拒绝讲话。
incriminating
adj. 可显示有罪的
incriminating evidence
可显示有罪的证据
disparager
/dis’pæridʒə/
n. 毁谤者
disparage
/dɪˈspærɪdʒ/
vt. [正式］贬低，诋毁
Matcham’s theatres were widely disparaged by architects.
玛切姆设计的剧院遭到了建筑师们的普遍诋毁。
tendency
/ˈtendənsi/
n. [C]
1. (发展、思想、行为等的）倾向 [+to/forward]
2. 艺术气质／酗酒的习性 artistic/alcoholic tendencies
3. 趋势，趋向 [+for]
Some people may inherit a tendency to alcoholism
有些人可能天生有酗酒的倾向
Jean’s nice but she has a tendency to talk too much.
简人倒是不错，就是往往太唠叨了。
[have a tendency to do sth]倾向于做某事，往往会做某事。
He shows a tendency to fight hard rather than to negotiate in resolving differences with his colleagues.
每当与同事意见不合时，他更倾向于与同事进行激烈的争辩，而不是协商解决。
kids with criminal tendencies有犯罪倾向的孩子
We’ve noticed a growing tendency for people to work at home instead of in offices.
我们注意到一种趋势，越来越多的人在家里工作而不是在办公室里上班。
be make up of
构成，组成
Our association was made up of teachers, students and their parents.
我们的协会由老师，学生和家长组成。
indulgent
/ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/
adj. (尤指对孩子)溺爱的, 纵容的, 放纵的
a camping trip paid for by their indulgent grandparents.
由溺爱的祖父母出资的野营旅行.
His indulgent mother was willing to let him do anything he wanted.
他那宽纵的母亲任他为所欲为。
You are too indulgent with your children.
你太放纵孩子了。
harmonic
/hɑːˈmɒnɪk/
adj. [术语] 和声的
harmonic scale 和声音阶
I had been looking for ways to combine harmonic and rhythmic structures.
我一直在寻求把和声与节奏结和起来的方法。
suffice
/səˈfaɪs/
vi.
1. [正式] 足够，满足
2. …足以证明，只要说…就够了 [suffice (it) to say (that)]
vt.
[正式] 足够（某人）之用，使满足
A light lunch will suffice.
少量的午餐就够了。
Two examples should suffice to illustrate my point.
举两个例子就足以说明我的观点了。[suffice to do sth]
Suffice to say it was a local person who called the police.
是一个当地人给警方打的电话，其他的就不必多说了。
Just some bread and soup will suffice me.
我只要点面包和汤就够了。
confer
/kənˈfɜːr/
conferment
/kənˈfɜːrmənt/
[正式]
- vi. 商谈，商议，讨论
- vt. 授予称号（头衔）/学位/荣誉等 [confer a title/degree/honour etc.]
conferment
n. （学位、荣誉的）授予；给予；商量
The congresswoman is conferring with her advisors on the matter.
这位女国会议员正就此事与其顾问商议。[+with]
An honorary degree was conferred on him by the University.
大学授予他一个荣誉学位。[+on/upon]
observable
/əbˈzɜːrvəbl/
adj. 看得见的，能观察到的， 显著的
unemployment and other observable effects of the recession.
失业及其他经济衰退期的显著影响。
