JUN 17 2025 Flashcards
(12 cards)
agent
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
CEFR Level: B2
IPA
/ˈeɪ.dʒənt/
Chinese Meaning
媒介；推动者；代理人；动因
Synonyms
instrument, vehicle, medium, facilitator, catalyst
Sample Sentences
Conclusively, storytelling is an agent of communication that provides windows into lives and cultures that may or may not align with our own, contributing to a greater sense of shared and inclusive human experiences.
总而言之，讲故事是沟通的媒介，它为我们提供了了解可能与我们相符或不符的生活和文化的窗口，从而增强了共同与包容的人类体验感。
Education acts as an agent for social mobility by enabling individuals to overcome economic barriers.
教育作为社会流动的推动者，使个人能够克服经济障碍。
epitomize
/ɪˈpɪt.ə.maɪz/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ɪˈpɪt.ə.maɪz/
Chinese Meaning
成为…的缩影；集中体现；代表…的典范
Synonyms
exemplify, embody, represent, typify, illustrate
Sample Sentences
Her resilience and grace under pressure epitomize the values of the institution she represents.
她在压力下展现出的坚韧与优雅集中体现了她所代表机构的价值观。
The architecture of the building epitomizes the minimalist aesthetic of the early twentieth century.
这座建筑的设计集中体现了二十世纪初的极简主义美学。
majestic
/məˈdʒes.tɪk/
CEFR Level: B2
IPA
/məˈdʒes.tɪk/
Chinese Meaning
雄伟的；壮丽的；庄严的；威严的
Synonyms
grand, magnificent, splendid, noble, stately
Sample Sentences
The orchestra played a majestic symphony that resonated through the grand hall, leaving the audience in awe.
管弦乐队演奏了一首雄伟的交响乐，在宏伟的大厅中回荡，让观众肃然起敬。
Ultimately, by Jackie and Tony becoming more accommodating for Billy’s pursuit of passion, a freeze-frame shot metaphorically captures Billy’s majestic leap into mid-air under multiple spotlights, highlighting his successful uphill battle—one that would not occur without his familial sacrificial love—leading to a transformation in personality for each individual character and, more importantly, Billy’s pursuit of his ballet success.
最终，随着杰基和托尼对比利追求热情的支持，一帧定格镜头象征性地捕捉了比利在多束聚光灯下腾空而起的雄伟一跃，突显了他成功的艰苦奋斗——这一切离不开家庭的牺牲之爱——从而促使每位角色发生性格转变，尤其是比利对芭蕾成功的追求。
undercurrent
/ˈʌn.dəˌkʌr.ənt/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ˈʌn.dəˌkʌr.ənt/
Chinese Meaning
潜流；潜在情绪；暗涌（常指未明显表达的情感或思想）
Synonyms
undertone, hidden force, latent feeling, subtle influence, submerged trend
Sample Sentences
The film conveys an undercurrent of shared humanity, subtly uniting characters from different backgrounds through mutual emotional experiences.
这部电影传达出一种共同人性的潜在情感，通过共同的情感体验悄然连接来自不同背景的角色。
Beneath his calm demeanor ran an undercurrent of anxiety that only a few close friends could detect.
在他平静的外表之下潜藏着焦虑，只有少数亲密的朋友能察觉到。
contingent upon
/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt əˈpɒn/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/kənˈtɪn.dʒənt əˈpɒn/
Chinese Meaning
取决于；视…而定；依赖于某条件的
Synonyms
dependent on, conditioned by, subject to, based on, determined by
Sample Sentences
Asserting that holistic empathy is impeded by prejudice and underlining how one’s cognitive transformation is contingent upon their willingness to concede.
强调全面同理心因偏见而受阻，并指出一个人的认知转变取决于其是否愿意让步。
The success of the negotiation is contingent upon both parties making reasonable compromises.
谈判的成功取决于双方是否做出合理的妥协。
antithesis
/ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ænˈtɪθ.ə.sɪs/
Chinese Meaning
对立面；对照；相对的事物
Synonyms
opposite, contrast, contradiction, counterpoint, inverse
Sample Sentences
The antithesis of these narrow-minded stereotypes are incompatible with union loyalties and previous confrontations with scabs.
这些狭隘刻板印象的对立面与工会的忠诚以及先前与替代工人的冲突格格不入。
His philosophy stands in clear antithesis to the dominant materialistic values of contemporary society.
他的哲学思想与当代社会盛行的物质主义价值观形成鲜明对立。
myopic
/maɪˈɒp.ɪk/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/maɪˈɒp.ɪk/
Chinese Meaning
目光短浅的；缺乏远见的；近视的
Synonyms
short-sighted, narrow-minded, unimaginative, limited, nearsighted
Sample Sentences
For the harsh reality of the world, amplifying the sense of urgency to venture into the free and expressive world of ballet as a form of escapism and liberation, despite the myopic perception of others.
面对世界的残酷现实，这种紧迫感促使人们进入自由而富有表现力的芭蕾世界，作为逃避和解放的一种形式，尽管他人目光短浅。
Policymakers often adopt a myopic approach that prioritizes immediate gains over long-term sustainability.
决策者往往采取目光短浅的做法，优先考虑眼前利益而非长期可持续性。
pent-up emotions
/pent ʌp ɪˈməʊ.ʃənz/
CEFR Level: B2
IPA
/pent ʌp ɪˈməʊ.ʃənz/
Chinese Meaning
压抑的情感；被抑制的情绪
Synonyms
repressed feelings, bottled-up emotions, suppressed emotions, concealed feelings
Sample Sentences
These strongly principled characters reveal their pent-up emotions freely and cry in each other’s arms.
这些极具原则性的角色毫无保留地释放出压抑的情感，彼此依偎而泣。
Art often serves as an outlet for pent-up emotions that individuals struggle to express in daily life.
艺术常常成为人们释放日常生活中难以表达的压抑情感的出口。
denunciation
/dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
Chinese Meaning
谴责；指责；告发
Synonyms
condemnation, criticism, accusation, rebuke, censure
Sample Sentences
The speaker’s hyperbolic denunciation of the policy overshadowed any rational debate and polarized the audience.
演讲者对该政策的夸张谴责掩盖了理性讨论，使听众产生了分裂。
His public denunciation of the company’s practices triggered an internal investigation.
他对公司做法的公开谴责引发了一场内部调查。
sugar baron
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˈbær.ən/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ˈʃʊɡ.ə ˈbær.ən/
Chinese Meaning
糖业巨头；糖业大亨（在糖业产业中拥有巨大财富和权力的人）
Synonyms
sugar magnate, sugar tycoon, sugar industrialist, sugar capitalist
Sample Sentences
The film chronicles the rise of a sugar baron whose influence shapes the economic landscape of an entire region.
这部电影讲述了一位糖业大亨的崛起，他的影响力重塑了整个地区的经济格局。
During the colonial era, becoming a sugar baron often required both ruthless ambition and political connections.
在殖民时期，成为糖业巨头往往需要冷酷的野心和政治关系。
evocative
/ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/
Chinese Meaning
唤起感情的；引起回忆的；令人联想的
Synonyms
expressive, suggestive, reminiscent, poignant
Sample Sentences
The author’s use of evocative language brings past memories vividly to life for the reader.
作者运用了唤起感情的语言，使读者能够生动地回忆过去的记忆。
Her photography is deeply evocative, capturing fleeting moments with emotional intensity.
她的摄影作品极具感染力，捕捉到情感强烈的瞬间。
ambivalence
/æmˈbɪv.əl.əns/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/æmˈbɪv.əl.əns/
Chinese Meaning
矛盾心理；情感上的矛盾；摇摆不定
Synonyms
uncertainty, indecision, mixed feelings, hesitation
Sample Sentences
Her ambivalence toward returning home reflects a deeper internal conflict between obligation and desire.
她对回家的矛盾心理反映出责任与欲望之间更深层次的内心冲突。
The policy has generated ambivalence among experts, who recognize both its potential benefits and unintended consequences.
该政策在专家中引发了矛盾情绪，他们既看到了其潜在好处，也意识到其意外后果。
