L21 Flashcards
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transitional
[træn’ziʃənəl] adj. 变迁的;过渡期的
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or characterized by transition at this transitional point of its nightly roll into darkness?Thomas Hardy the Sudan is transitional between the hot desert T and the tropical rainy lands?D.D.Crary transitional between gothic and roman?J.C.Tarr this transitional stage has become terminal in some races?Weston La Barre an effective transitional passage T which leads to the entry of the second subject?Dyneley Hussey
2 usually capitalized a : MESOLITHIC b : of or relating to Maya culture of the period A.D. 900*987 and overlapping and following the final stages of the Old Empire period
transitoriness
[‘trænzitərinis] n. 短暂,暂时
Noun.: the quality or state of being transitory the sense of the impermanence of things, the transitoriness of life?Laurence Binyon
transitory
[‘trænsitəri, -zi-, ‘trɑ:n-] adj. 短暂的,暂时的;瞬息的
Adj.1 : tending to pass away : not persistent
2 : of brief duration : TEMPORARY the transitory nature of earthly joy
synonyms see TRANSIENT
translucent
[trænz’lju:sənt, træns-, trɑ:n-] adj. 透明的;半透明的
Adj.1 : permitting the passage of light: a : CLEAR, TRANSPARENT translucent water b : transmitting and diffusing light so that objects beyond cannot be seen clearly
2 : free from disguise or falseness his translucent patriotism ?Newsweek
synonyms see CLEAR
transmit
[trænz’mit, træns-, trɑ:n-] vt. 传输;传播;发射;传达;遗传
vi. 传输;发射信号
Transitive verb
1 a : to send or convey from one person or place to another : FORWARD b : to cause or allow to spread: as (1) : to convey by or as if by inheritance or heredity : HAND DOWN (2) : to convey (infection) abroad or to another
2 a (1) : to cause (as light or force) to pass or be conveyed through space or a medium (2) : to admit the passage of : CONDUCT glass transmits light b : to send out (a signal) either by radio waves or over a wire
intransitive verb : to send out a signal either by radio waves or over a wire
transmute
[trænz’mju:t, træns-, tra:n-] vt. 使变形;使变质
vi. 变形;变质
Transitive verb
1 : to change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
2 : to subject (as an element) to transmutation
intransitive verb : to undergo transmutation
synonyms see TRANSFORM
trauma
[‘trɔ:mə; ‘trau-] n. 创伤(由心理创伤造成精神上的异常);外伤
Noun.1 a : an injury (as a wound) to living tissue caused by an extrinsic agent b : a disordered psychic or behavioral state resulting from severe mental or emotional stress or physical injury c : an emotional upset the personal trauma of an executive who is not living up to his own expectations ?Karen W. Arenson
2 : an agent, force, or mechanism that causes trauma
treacherous
[‘tretʃərəs] adj. 奸诈的,叛逆的,背叛的;危险的;不牢靠的
Adj.1 : characterized by or manifesting treachery : PERFIDIOUS
2 a : likely to betray trust : UNRELIABLE a treacherous memory b : providing insecure footing or support treacherous quicksand c : marked by hidden dangers, hazards, or perils
synonyms see FAITHLESS
tread
[tred] n. 踏;胎面;步态;鞋底;踏板;梯级
vt. 踏;踩;践踏;跳;踩出
vi. 踏;踩;行走;交尾
Transitive verb
1 a : to step or walk on or over b : to walk or proceed along : FOLLOW treading a fine line between tradition and innovation
2 a : to beat or press with the feet : TRAMPLE b : to subdue or repress as if by trampling : CRUSH
3 : to copulate with ? used of a male bird
4 a : to form by treading : BEAT tread a path b : to execute by stepping or dancing tread a measure
intransitive verb
1 : to move or proceed on or as if on foot must tread lightly
2 a : to set foot has gone where others fear to tread b : to put one’s foot : STEP carelessly treading on the flowers
3 : COPULATE
Noun.1 : a mark (as a footprint or the imprint of a tire) made by or as if by treading
2 a (1) : the action of treading (2) : an act or instance of treading : STEP b : manner of stepping c : the sound of treading
3 a : the part of a shoe or boot sole that touches the ground; also : the pattern on the bottom of a sole b (1) : the part of a wheel or tire that makes contact with a road or rail (2) : the pattern of ridges or grooves made or cut in the face of a tire
4 : the distance between the points of contact with the ground of the two front wheels or the two rear wheels of a vehicle
5 a : the upper horizontal part of a step b : the width of such a tread
treatise
[‘tri:tiz, -tis] n. 论述;论文;专著
Noun.1 : a systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached a treatise on higher education
2 obsolete : ACCOUNT, TALE
trenchant
[‘trentʃənt] adj. 尖刻的;锐利的;苛刻的;锋利的(名词trenchancy,副词trenchantly)
Adj.1 : KEEN, SHARP
2 : vigorously effective and articulate a trenchant analysis; also : CAUSTIC trenchant remarks
3 a : sharply perceptive : PENETRATING a trenchant view of current conditions b : CLEAR-CUT, DISTINCT the trenchant divisions between right and wrong ?Edith Wharton
trend
[trend] n. 趋势,倾向;走向
vi. 趋向,伸向
vt. 使…趋向
Intransitive verb.1 a : to extend in a general direction : follow a general course mountain ranges trending north and south b : to veer in a new direction : BEND a coastline that trends westward
2 a : to show a tendency : INCLINE prices trending upward b : to become deflected : SHIFT opinions trending toward conservatism
Noun.1 : a line of general direction or movement the trend of the coast turned toward the west
2 a : a prevailing tendency or inclination : DRIFT current trends in education b : a general movement : SWING the trend toward suburban living c : a current style or preference : VOGUE new fashion trends d : a line of development : APPROACH
3 : the general movement over time of a statistically detectable change; also : a statistical curve reflecting such a change
synonyms see TENDENCY
trendsetter
[‘trendsetə] n. 领导流行的人
Noun. : one that sets a trend
trepidation
[,trepideiʃən] n. 恐惧;惊恐;忧虑;颤抖
Noun.1 archaic : a tremulous motion : TREMOR
2 : timorous uncertain agitation : APPREHENSION trepidation about starting a new job
synonyms see FEAR
trespass
[‘trespəs, -pæs] vi. 侵入;犯罪;打扰;冒犯
n. 罪过;非法侵入;过失;擅自进入
Noun.1 a : a violation of moral or social ethics : TRANSGRESSION; especially : SIN b : an unwarranted infringement
2 a : an unlawful act committed on the person, property, or rights of another; especially : a wrongful entry on real property b : the legal action for injuries resulting from trespass
intransitive verb
1 a : ERR, SIN b : to make an unwarranted or uninvited incursion
2 : to commit a trespass; especially : to enter unlawfully upon the land of another
transitive verb : VIOLATE trespass the bounds of good taste
tribal
[‘traibəl] adj. 部落的;种族的
Adj. : of, relating to, or characteristic of a tribe tribal customs
Noun.: a member of an aboriginal people of India ? usually used in plural
tribulation
[,tribju’leiʃən] n. 苦难;磨难;忧患
Noun. : distress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution; also : a trying experience the trials and tribulations of starting a new business
tributary
[‘tribjutəri] adj. 纳贡的;附属的;辅助的
n. 支流;进贡国;附属国
Adj.1 : paying tribute to another to acknowledge submission, to obtain protection, or to purchase peace : SUBJECT
2 : paid or owed as tribute tributary gifts
3 : channeling material or supplies into something more inclusive : CONTRIBUTORY
Noun.1 : a ruler or state that pays tribute to a conqueror
2 : a stream feeding a larger stream or a lake
trickle
[‘trikl] vi. 滴;细细地流;慢慢地移动
vt. 使…滴;使…淌;使…细细地流
n. 滴,淌;细流
Intransitive verb.1 a : to issue or fall in drops b : to flow in a thin gentle stream
2 a : to move or go one by one or little by little customers began to trickle in b : to dissipate slowly his enthusiasm trickled away
Noun.: a thin, slow, or intermittent stream or movement
tricky
[‘triki] adj. 狡猾的;机警的
Adj.1 : inclined to or marked by trickery
2 a : giving a deceptive impression of easiness, simplicity, or order : TICKLISH a tricky path through the swamp b : TRICK 3
3 : requiring skill, knack, or caution (as in doing or handling) : DIFFICULT a tricky problem; also : INGENIOUS a tricky rhythm
synonyms see SLY
trigger
[‘triɡə] vt. 引发,引起;触发
vi. 松开扳柄
n. 扳机;触发器;制滑机
Noun.1 a : a piece (as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it; especially : the part of the action moved by the finger to fire a gun b : a similar movable part by which a mechanism is actuated trigger of a spray gun
2 : something that acts like a mechanical trigger in initiating a process or reaction
transitive verb
1 a : to release or activate by means of a trigger; especially : to fire by pulling a mechanical trigger trigger a rifle b : to cause the explosion of trigger a missile with a proximity fuse
2 : to initiate, actuate, or set off by a trigger an indiscreet remark that triggered a fight a stimulus that triggered a reflex
intransitive verb : to release a mechanical trigger
trilogy
[‘trilədʒi] n. 三部曲;三部剧
Noun.: a series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
trite
[trait] adj. 陈腐的;平庸的;老一套的
Adj.: hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
triumph
[‘traiəmf, -ʌmf] n. 胜利,凯旋;欢欣
vi. 获得胜利,成功
Noun.1 : a ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a decisive victory over a foreign enemy ? compare OVATION 1
2 : the joy or exultation of victory or success
3 a : a victory or conquest by or as if by military force b : a notable success the party was a triumph
Intransitive verb.1 : to obtain victory : PREVAIL
2 a : to receive the honor of a triumph b : to celebrate victory or success boastfully or exultingly