L22 Flashcards
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unreserved
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[,ʌnri’zə:vd] adj. 不隐瞒的；坦白的；无限制的；未被预订的
Adj.1 : not limited or partial : ENTIRE, UNQUALIFIED unreserved enthusiasm
2 : not cautious or reticent : FRANK, OPEN
3 : not set aside for special use
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unrestricted
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[ʌnrɪ’strɪktɪd] adj. 自由的；无限制的；不受束缚的
Adj.: not restricted
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unscathed
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[,ʌn’skeiðd] adj. 未受伤的
Adj.: wholly unharmed : not injured
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unscented
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adj. 无香味的；无气味的
Adj.: deprived of scent : having no scent an unscented soap
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unscrupulous
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[,ʌn’skru:pjuləs] adj. 肆无忌惮的；寡廉鲜耻的；不讲道德的
Adj. : not scrupulous : UNPRINCIPLED
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unseemly
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[,ʌn'si:mli] adj. 不适宜的；不得体的 adv. 不得体地；不适宜地 Adj.: not seemly: as a : not according with established standards of good form or taste *unseemly bickering* b : not suitable for time or place : INAPPROPRIATE, UNSEASONABLE synonyms see INDECOROUS Adv.: in an unseemly manner
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unskilled
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[,ʌn’skild] adj. 不熟练的；拙劣的；无需技能的
v. 不熟练；无技能（unskill的过去式和过去分词形式）
Adj.1 : not skilled in a branch of work : lacking technical training an unskilled worker
2 : not requiring skill unskilled jobs
3 : marked by lack of skill produced unskilled poems
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unsound
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[,ʌn’saund] adj. 不健全的；不健康的；谬误的；腐烂的；不牢靠的
Adj.: not sound: as a : not healthy or whole an unsound horse b : not mentally normal : not wholly sane of unsound mind c : not firmly made, placed, or fixed structurally unsound d : not valid or true : INVALID, SPECIOUS unsound beliefs
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unspoiled
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[,ʌn’spɔild] adj. 未损坏的；未宠坏的
Adj.1 a : not pillaged or plundered the land is unspoiled by war b : not spoiled or decayed
2 a : not worn or damaged stamps T in perfect condition with the gum unspoiled?Barbara Hooper b : not marred or altered from a natural or original state especially by industry, commerce, or tourism a paradise of color and silence which has somehow remained unspoiled and uncommercialized?Guy Priest primitive, unspoiled, breathtaking in the ruggedness of its mountains and the simplicity of its people?T.H.Fielding magnificent coast T is unspoiled by industry?L.D.Stamp c : not deteriorated or impaired in character or disposition by excessive pampering or indulgence or contaminating influences thanks to the sturdy simplicity of their parents, quite unspoiled?Nevil Shute liked each other at once, both being good-humored T and unspoiled by fame?Irish Digest
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unspotted
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[,ʌn’spɔtid] adj. 清白的；无瑕疵的；无污点的
Adj.1 : not spotted : free from spot or stain
2 : free from moral stain an unspotted reputation
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unstable
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[,ʌn’steibl] adj. 不稳定的；动荡的；易变的
Adj. : not stable : not firm or fixed : not constant: as a : not steady in action or movement : IRREGULAR an unstable pulse b : wavering in purpose or intent : VACILLATING c : lacking steadiness : apt to move, sway, or fall an unstable tower d (1) : liable to change or alteration an unstable economy unstable weather (2) : readily changing (as by decomposing) in chemical or physical composition or in biological activity e : characterized by lack of emotional control
synonyms see INCONSTANT
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unstinting
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[‘ʌn’stintiŋ] adj. 慷慨的；大方的；无限制的
Adj.: not restricting or holding back : giving or being given freely or generously an unstinting volunteer unstinting praise
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unsubstantiated
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[,ʌnsəb’stænʃieitid] adj. 未经证实的，无事实根据的
Adj.: not substantiated; especially : not supported or borne out by fact another example of making an unsubstantiated assertion and then treating it as an established fact?Ruth P. Randall
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unsure
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[,ʌn’ʃuə] adj. 不确定的；不肯定的；没有自信的
Adj.1 obsolete a : not safe from danger or mishap : INSECURE b : lacking in security or safety : DANGEROUS, UNSAFE
2 a : lacking confidence or assurance : UNCERTAIN approached their T problems unprepared, unsure, inexperienced?R.E.Danielson a young man T unsure of himself and of his future?L.A.G.Strong b : not having certain knowledge was still unsure whether they were human or not?J.D.Beresford ? often used with of unsure of public support?Paul Rosenfield is unsure of the results of his calculations c : marked by lack of confidence, assurance, or certainty his memory was curiously unsure?H.G.Wells moving with unsure steps the place of either manifestation in a cultural sequence remains unsure?A.L.Kroeber
3 a : not steadfast or stable : CONTINGENT, PRECARIOUS the unsure state of our existence b archaic : of doubtful or uncertain prospect
4 : not reliable : UNTRUSTWORTHY an unsure deceitful man
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unsurpassed
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[ʌnsə’pɑːst] adj. 非常卓越的；未被超越的
Adj. : not surpassed or exceeded usually in excellence as a teacher of practical chemistry he was unsurpassed by his contemporaries?L.C.Newell the swamp is an unsurpassed laboratory for biologists?American Guide Series: Louisiana the unsurpassed beauty of the scenes?Matthew Arnold
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unsuspecting
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[ʌnsə’spektɪŋ] adj. 不怀疑的；未猜想到…的
Adj. : not suspecting : not being suspicious took refuge T in the doorway of Mount Vernon church, all unsuspecting of the fact that I would one day be its minister?Sidney Lovett deceiving the unsuspecting public?A.E.Wiggam
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untainted
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[‘ʌn’teintid] adj. 无污点的；未染污的
Adj. : not corrupted or infected : not spoiled : free from taint : UNBLEMISHED a young dreamer with untainted senses?W.J.Fisher s gratifyingly untainted by T stuffy critical phraseology?Henri Peyse
2 obsolete : not attainted untainted, unexamined, free, at liberty?Shakespeare
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untalented
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[ʌn’tæləntid] adj. 缺乏才能的，没有才干的；没有天赋的；不聪明的
Adj.: not talented : not endowed with superior talent the talented child of untalented parents
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untamed
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[ʌn’teɪmd] adj. 不能抑制的；难控驭的；未驯服的
Adj.: not tamed : UNSUBDUED, WILD the untamed background of forest and prairie?Dorothy Dondore a haughty, almost fierce, uneasy look * an untamed look?John Galsworthy
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untapped
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[ʌn’tæpt] adj. 未开发的；未使用的；塞子未开的
Adj.1 : not subjected to tapping an untapped keg
2 : not drawn upon or utilized as yet untapped markets
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untarnished
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[ʌn’tɑːnɪʃt] adj. 未失去光泽的
Adj.: not tarnished : free from stain or blemish an untarnished reputation
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untasted
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adj.未体验过的
未经辨味的
Adj. : not tasted untasted food : not sampled or tried out all his virtues T are like to rot untasted?Shakespeare
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untenable
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[,ʌn’tenəbl] adj. （论据等）站不住脚的；不能维持的；不能租赁的；难以防守的
Adj.1 : not able to be defended an untenable position
2 : not able to be occupied untenable apartments
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untimely
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[,ʌn’taimli] adj. 不合时宜的；过早的
adv. 不合时宜地；过早地
Adv.1 : at an inopportune time : UNSEASONABLY
2 : before the due, natural, or proper time : PREMATURELY went untimely to the grave
Adj.1 : INOPPORTUNE, UNSEASONABLE an untimely joke untimely frost
2 : occurring or done before the due, natural, or proper time : too early : PREMATURE an untimely death
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untold
[,ʌn'təuld] adj. 数不清的；未说过的；未透露的；无限的
Adj.1 a : not told or related b : kept secret
2 : too great or numerous to count : INCALCULABLE, VAST
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untouched
[ʌn'tʌtʃt] adj. 未受影响的；未改变的；未触动过的；不受感动的
Adj.1 : not subjected to touching : not handled
2 : not described or dealt with
3 a : not tasted b : being in the first or a primeval state or condition *an untouched wilderness*
4 : not influenced : UNAFFECTED
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untreated
['ʌn'tri:tid] adj. 未经处理的；未经治疗的
| Adj.: not subjected to treatment *an untreated disease* *an untreated fabric*
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untrustworthy
[ʌn'trʌst,wə:ði] adj. 靠不住的；不能信赖的
Adj. : not trustworthy : UNRELIABLE *an untrustworthy person with whom, when I discovered his true character, I had no wish to associate?Eric Linklater*
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untutored
[,ʌn'tju:təd] adj. 未受教育的；粗野的；天真的
Adj.1 a : having no formal learning or training b : NAIVE, UNSOPHISTICATED
2 : not produced or developed by instruction : NATIVE *untutored shrewdness*
Synonyms see IGNORANT
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unwarranted
[ʌn'wɔ:rəntid] adj. 无根据的；无保证的
Adj.: lacking adequate or official support : UNJUSTIFIED, UNAUTHORIZED *an unwarranted restriction of personal freedom?J.V.L.Casserley* *leap to sensational and unwarranted conclusions?R.W.Murray* *unwarranted search and seizure*
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unwieldy
[,ʌn'wi:ldi] adj. 笨拙的；笨重的；不灵便的；难处理的
| Adj. : not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : CUMBERSOME
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unwitting
[,ʌn'witiŋ] adj. 不知情的；不知不觉的，无意的
v. 使精神错乱；使丧失智能（unwit的ing形式）
Adj.1 : not knowing : UNAWARE *kept the truth from their unwitting friends*
2 : not intended : INADVERTENT *an unwitting mistake*
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unwonted
[,ʌn'wəuntid] adj. ［古］不习惯的；不寻常的；少有的
Adj.1 : being out of the ordinary : RARE, UNUSUAL
2 : not accustomed by experience
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unworldly
[ʌn'wɜːldlɪ] adj. 非尘世的；精神上的，非物质的；天真的
Adj.1 : not of this world : UNEARTHLY; specifically : SPIRITUAL
2 a : not wise in the ways of the world : NAIVE b : not swayed by mundane considerations
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unyielding
[ʌn'ji:ldiŋ] adj. 不屈的；坚强的；不易弯曲的
Adj.1 : characterized by firmness or obduracy
2 : characterized by lack of softness or flexibility
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uphold
[ʌp'həuld] vt. 支撑；鼓励；赞成；举起
vt.1 a : to give support to b : to support against an opponent
2 a : to keep elevated b : to lift up
synonyms see SUPPORT
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upscale
['ʌpskeil] adj. 迎合高层次消费者的；质优价高的
vt. 升高一级
Adj. : relating to, being, or appealing to affluent consumers; also : of a superior quality
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upstage
['ʌp'steidʒ, ,ʌp'steidʒ, 'ʌpsteidʒ] vt. 抢…镜头；使相形见绌
adj. 自负的；在舞台后部的
adv. 在舞台后方
n. 舞台后部
Adv.1 : toward or at the rear of a theatrical stage
2 : away from a motion-picture or television camera
Adj.1 [3upstage] : HAUGHTY
2 : of or relating to the rear of a stage
vt.1 : to draw attention away from *upstaging the competition*
2 : to force (an actor) to face away from the audience by staying upstage
3 : to treat snobbishly
Noun.: the part of a stage that is farthest from the audience or camera
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upstart
['ʌpstɑ:t, ʌp'stɑ:t] n. 暴发户；自命不凡的人；傲慢自负的人
adj. 暴富的；自命不凡的
vt. 使…突然跳起；使…崛起
vi. 突然跳起；崛起
Intransitive verb. : to jump up (as to one's feet) suddenly
Noun.1 : one that has risen suddenly (as from a low position to wealth or power) : PARVENU; especially : one that claims more personal importance than is warranted
2 : a start-up enterprise
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urbane
[ə:'bein] adj. 彬彬有礼的，温文尔雅的；都市化的
Adj.: notably polite or polished in manner
synonyms see SUAVE
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urbanize
['ə:bənaiz] vt. 使都市化；使文雅
vt.1 : to cause to take on urban characteristics *urbanized areas*
2 : to impart an urban way of life to *urbanize migrants from rural areas*
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urgency
['ə:dʒənsi] n. 紧急；催促；紧急的事
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being urgent : INSISTENCE
2 : a force or impulse that impels or constrains : URGE
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usable
['ju:zəbl] adj. 可用的；合用的（等于useable）
Adj.1 : capable of being used
2 : convenient and practicable for use
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utilitarian
[,ju:tili'tεəriən] adj. 功利的；功利主义的；实利的
n. 功利主义者
Noun. : an advocate or adherent of utilitarianism
Adj.1 : of or relating to or advocating utilitarianism
2 : marked by utilitarian views or practices
3 a : of, relating to, or aiming at utility b : exhibiting or preferring mere utility *spare utilitarian furnishings*
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utility
[ju:'tiləti] n. 实用；效用；公共设施；功用
adj. 实用的；通用的；有多种用途的
Noun.1 : fitness for some purpose or worth to some end
2 : something useful or designed for use
3 a : PUBLIC UTILITY b (1) : a service (as light, power, or water) provided by a public utility (2) : equipment or a piece of equipment to provide such service or a comparable service
4 : a program or routine designed to perform or facilitate especially routine operations (as copying files or editing text) on a computer
Adj.1 : capable of serving as a substitute in various roles or positions *a utility infielder*
2 a : kept to provide a useful product or service rather than for show or as a pet *utility livestock* *a utility dog* b : being of a usable but inferior grade *utility beef*
3 : serving primarily for utility rather than beauty : UTILITARIAN
4 : designed or adapted for general use *a utility tool*
5 : of or relating to a utility *a utility company*
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utilize
['ju:tilaiz] vt. 利用
vt.: to make use of : turn to practical use or account *I'm a great person for utilizing waste power ?Robert Frost*
synonyms see USE
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utopian
[ju:'təupiən] adj. 乌托邦的；空想的；理想化的
n. 空想家；乌托邦的居民
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a utopia; especially : having impossibly ideal conditions especially of social organization
2 : proposing or advocating impractically ideal social and political schemes *utopian idealists*
3 : impossibly ideal : VISIONARY *recognised the utopian nature of his hopes ?C. S. Kilby*
4 : believing in, advocating, or having the characteristics of utopian socialism *utopian doctrines* *utopian novels*
Noun.1 : one who believes in the perfectibility of human society
2 : one who proposes or advocates utopian schemes
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vacillate
['væsileit] vi. 犹豫；踌躇；摇摆
vi.1 a : to sway through lack of equilibrium b : FLUCTUATE, OSCILLATE
2 : to waver in mind, will, or feeling : hesitate in choice of opinions or courses
synonyms see HESITATE
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vagueness
['veignis] n. 模糊；含糊；暧昧；茫然
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being vague *the vagueness of a dream that is half forgotten?Elizabeth Goudge*
2 : something that is vague *paintings T grew touch by touch into vaguenesses at which I shuddered?E.A.Poe*
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vainglorious
[,veɪn'ɡlɔːrɪəs] adj. 虚荣心强的；非常自负的
| Adj.: marked by vainglory : BOASTFUL
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vainglory
[veɪn'glɔːrɪ] n. 虚荣；自负
Noun.1 : excessive or ostentatious pride especially in one's achievements
2 : vain display or show : VANITY
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valiant
['væljənt] adj. 英勇的，勇敢的
n. 勇士；勇敢的人
Adj.1 : possessing or acting with bravery or boldness : COURAGEOUS *valiant soldiers*
2 : marked by, exhibiting, or carried out with courage or determination : HEROIC *valiant feats*
Noun. : a valiant person
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validate
['vælideit] vt. 证实，验证；确认；使生效
vt.1 a : to make legally valid : RATIFY b : to grant official sanction to by marking *validated her passport* c : to confirm the validity of (an election); also : to declare (a person) elected
2 a : to support or corroborate on a sound or authoritative basis *experiments designed to validate the hypothesis* b : to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of *validate his concerns*
synonyms see CONFIRM
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valorous
['vælərəs] adj. 勇敢的；勇武的
| Adj.: VALIANT
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valve
[vælv] n. [机]阀；[解]瓣膜；[电子]真空管；[机]活门
vt. 装阀于；以活门调节
Noun.1 archaic : a leaf of a folding or double door
2 [New Latin valva, from Latin] : a bodily structure (as the mitral valve) that closes temporarily a passage or orifice or permits movement of fluid in one direction only
3 a : any of numerous mechanical devices by which the flow of liquid, gas, or loose material in bulk may be started, stopped, or regulated by a movable part that opens, shuts, or partially obstructs one or more ports or passageways; also : the movable part of such a device b : a device in a brass instrument for quickly channeling air flow through an added length of tube in order to change the fundamental tone by some definite interval c chiefly British : ELECTRON TUBE
4 [New Latin valva, from Latin] : one of the distinct usually hinged and movable pieces of which the shell of some shell-bearing animals (as lamellibranch mollusks, brachiopods, and barnacles) consists
5 [New Latin valva, from Latin] a : one of the segments or pieces into which a dehiscing capsule or legume separates b : the portion of various anthers (as of the barberry) resembling a lid c : one of the two encasing membranes of a diatom
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vanity
['vænəti] n. 虚荣心；空虚；浮华；无价值的东西
Noun.1 : something that is vain, empty, or valueless
2 : the quality or fact of being vain
3 : inflated pride in oneself or one's appearance : CONCEIT
4 : a fashionable trifle or knicknack
5 a : 3COMPACT a b : a small case or handbag for toilet articles used by women
6 a : DRESSING TABLE b : a bathroom cabinet containing a sink and usually having a countertop
Adj.1 : of, relating to, or being a work (as a book or recording) whose production cost is paid by the author or artist
2 : of, relating to, or being a showcase for a usually famous performer or artist who is often also the project's creator or driving force *write, direct, and star in a vanity film*
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variability
[,vεəriə'biləti] n. 可变性，变化性；变异性
Noun.1 : the quality or fact of being variable or subject to variation : VARIABLENESS *apparently unlimited variability of individual behavior?Edward Sapir* *free intellectual variability which is the source of genuine progress in science?M.R.Cohen*
2 : the quality or attribute of animals and plants that causes them to exhibit variation : the ability to vary from whatever cause ? compare VARIATION 6a
3 : DISPERSION 2a
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variety
[və'raiəti] n. 多样；种类；杂耍
Noun.1 : the quality or state of having different forms or types : MULTIFARIOUSNESS
2 : a number or collection of different things especially of a particular class : ASSORTMENT
3 a : something differing from others of the same general kind : SORT b : any of various groups of plants or animals ranking below a species : SUBSPECIES
4 : VARIETY SHOW
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vaulted
['vɔ:ltid] adj. 拱形的；圆顶的
v. 做成拱形；撑杆跳跃（vault的过去分词形式）
Adj.1 : built in the form of a vault : ARCHED
2 : covered with a vault
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veer
[viə] vi. 转向；改变观点；[气]风向顺时针转；[海]调转船尾向上风
vt. 使转向；使顺风；使船尾向上风
n. 转向；方向的转变
vt.: to let out (as a rope)
intransitive verb
1 : to change direction or course *the economy veered sharply downward*
2 of the wind : to shift in a clockwise direction ? compare BACK
3 : to wear ship
transitive verb : to direct to a different course; specifically : WEAR 7
synonyms see SWERVE
Noun.: a change in course or direction *a veer to the right*
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vehement
['vi:imənt] adj. 激烈的，猛烈的；热烈的
Adj.: marked by forceful energy : POWERFUL *a vehement wind*: as a : intensely emotional : IMPASSIONED, FERVID *vehement patriotism* b (1) : deeply felt *a vehement suspicion* (2) : forcibly expressed *vehement denunciations* c : bitterly antagonistic *a vehement debate*
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vehicle
['vi??k(ə)l] n. [车辆] 车辆；工具；交通工具；运载工具；传播媒介；媒介物
Noun.1 a : an inert medium (as a syrup) in which a medicinally active agent is administered b : any of various media acting usually as solvents, carriers, or binders for active ingredients or pigments
2 : an agent of transmission : CARRIER
3 : a medium through which something is expressed, achieved, or displayed *an investment vehicle*; especially : a work created especially to display the talents of a particular performer
4 : a means of carrying or transporting something *planes, trains, and other vehicles*: as a : MOTOR VEHICLE b : a piece of mechanized equipment
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veil
[veil] n. 面纱；面罩；遮蔽物；托词
vt. 遮蔽；掩饰；以面纱遮掩；用帷幕分隔
vi. 蒙上面纱；[摄]出现轻度灰雾
Noun.1 a : a length of cloth worn by women as a covering for the head and shoulders and often especially in Eastern countries for the face; specifically : the outer covering of a nun's headdress b : a length of veiling or netting worn over the head or face or attached for protection or ornament to a hat or headdress *a bridal veil* c : any of various liturgical cloths; especially : a cloth used to cover the chalice
2 : the life of a nun ? often used in the phrase take the veil
3 : a concealing curtain or cover of cloth
4 : something that resembles a veil *a veil of stars*; especially : something that hides or obscures like a veil *lift the veil of secrecy*
5 : a covering body part or membrane: as a : VELUM b : CAUL
transitive verb : to cover, provide, obscure, or conceal with or as if with a veil
intransitive verb : to put on or wear a veil
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venal
['vi:nəl] adj. 贪污的；用金钱买得的；贿赂的；贪赃枉法的
Adj.1 : capable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : PURCHASABLE; especially : open to corrupt influence and especially bribery : MERCENARY *a venal legislator*
2 : originating in, characterized by, or associated with corrupt bribery *a venal arrangement with the police*
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venerable
['venərəbl] adj. 庄严的，值得尊敬的；珍贵的
Adj.1 : deserving to be venerated ? used as a title for an Anglican archdeacon or for a Roman Catholic who has been accorded the lowest of three degrees of recognition for sanctity
2 : made sacred especially by religious or historical association
3 a : calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments *a venerable jazz musician*; broadly : conveying an impression of aged goodness and benevolence *encouraged by the venerable doctor's head-nodding* b : impressive by reason of age *under venerable pines*
synonyms see OLD
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venerate
['venəreit] vt. 崇敬，尊敬
vt.1 : to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference
2 : to honor (as an icon or a relic) with a ritual act of devotion
synonyms see REVERE
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venial
['vi:niəl] adj. 可原谅的；（罪过）轻微的；可宽恕的
Adj.: of a kind that can be remitted : FORGIVABLE, PARDONABLE; also : meriting no particular censure or notice : EXCUSABLE *venial faults*
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venomous
['venəməs] adj. 有毒的；恶毒的；分泌毒液的；怨恨的
Adj.1 : full of venom: as a : POISONOUS, ENVENOMED b : NOXIOUS, PERNICIOUS *expose a venomous dope ring ?Don Porter* c : SPITEFUL, MALEVOLENT *venomous criticism*
2 : having a venom-producing gland and able to inflict a poisoned wound *venomous snakes*
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vent
[vent] n. （感情的）发泄；出口；通风孔
vt. 发泄感情；放出…；给…开孔
vi. 放出；（通过排泄等）减轻压力
Transitive verb
1 : to provide with a vent
2 a : to serve as a vent for *chimneys vent smoke* b : DISCHARGE, EXPEL c : to give often vigorous or emotional expression to *vented her frustration on her coworkers*
3 : to relieve by means of a vent *vented himself in a fiery letter to the editor*
intransitive verb : to relieve oneself by venting something (as anger) *comes home from work and vents to the kids*
synonyms see EXPRESS
Noun.1 : an opening for the escape of a gas or liquid or for the relief of pressure: as a : the external opening of the rectum or cloaca : ANUS b (1) : PIPE 3c, FUMAROLE (2) : HYDROTHERMAL VENT c : an opening at the breech of a muzzle-loading gun through which fire is touched to the powder d chiefly Scottish : CHIMNEY, FLUE
2 : an opportunity or means of escape, passage, or release : OUTLET *finally gave vent to his pent-up hostility*
Noun. : a slit in a garment; specifically : an opening in the lower part of a seam (as of a jacket or skirt)
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venture
['ventʃə] vt. 敢于
vi. 冒险；投机
n. 企业；风险；冒险
Transitive verb
1 : to expose to hazard : RISK, GAMBLE *ventured a buck or two on the race*
2 : to undertake the risks and dangers of : BRAVE *ventured the stormy sea*
3 : to offer at the risk of rebuff, rejection, or censure *venture an opinion*
intransitive verb : to proceed especially in the face of danger
Noun.1 obsolete : DESTINY, FORTUNE, CHANCE
2 a : an undertaking involving chance, risk, or danger; especially : a speculative business enterprise b : a venturesome act
3 : something (as money or property) at stake in a speculative venture
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venturesome
['ventʃəsəm] adj. 冒险的；危险的；好冒险的
Adj.1 : involving risk : HAZARDOUS *a venturesome journey*
2 : inclined to court or incur risk or danger : DARING *a venturesome investor*
synonyms see ADVENTUROUS
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veracious
[və'reiʃəs] adj. 诚实的；真实的
Adj.1 : TRUTHFUL, HONEST
2 : marked by truth : ACCURATE
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veracity
[və'ræsəti] n. 诚实；精确性；老实；说真实话
Noun.1 : devotion to the truth : TRUTHFULNESS
2 : power of conveying or perceiving truth
3 : conformity with truth or fact : ACCURACY
4 : something true *makes lies sound like veracities*
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verbose
[və:'bəus] adj. 冗长的；啰嗦的
Adj.1 : containing more words than necessary : WORDY *a verbose reply*; also : impaired by wordiness *a verbose style*
2 : given to wordiness *a verbose orator*
synonyms see WORDY
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verbosity
[və:'bɔsiti] n. 冗长；赘言；唠叨
Noun. : the quality or state of being verbose : PROLIXITY, WORDINESS *produced fifty-nine volumes of lachrymose verbosity?American Guide Series: Connecticut*
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verdant
['və:dənt] adj. 青翠的；翠绿的；没有经验的；不老练的
Adj.1 a : green in tint or color *verdant grass* b : green with growing plants *verdant fields*
2 : unripe in experience or judgment : GREEN 9a, b
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verifiable
['veri,faiəbl] adj. 可证实的；能作证的；可检验的
| Adj.: capable of being verified
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verification
[,verifi'keiʃən] n. 确认，查证；核实
| Noun.: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified
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verified
['verifaid] adj. 已查清的，已证实的
Adj.1 : authenticated by affidavit *a verified motion*
2 : substantiated by competent proof *a verified case* *a verified claim*
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verify
['verifai] vt. 核实；查证
vt.1 : to confirm or substantiate in law by oath
2 : to establish the truth, accuracy, or reality of *verify the claim*
synonyms see CONFIRM
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verse
[və:s] n. 诗，诗篇；韵文；诗节
Noun.1 : a line of metrical writing
2 a (1) : metrical language (2) : metrical writing distinguished from poetry especially by its lower level of intensity (3) : POETRY 2 b : POEM c : a body of metrical writing (as of a period or country)
3 : STANZA
4 : one of the short divisions into which a chapter of the Bible is traditionally divided
intransitive verb : to make verse : VERSIFY
transitive verb
1 : to tell or celebrate in verse
2 : to turn into verse
vt.: to familiarize by close association, study, or experience *well versed in the theater*
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vertebrate
['və:tibrət] adj. 脊椎动物的；有脊椎的
n. 脊椎动物
Adj.1 a : having a spinal column b : of or relating to the vertebrates
2 : organized or constructed in orderly or developed form
Noun.: any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates possessing a spinal column that includes the mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes
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vessel
['vesəl] n. 船，舰；脉管，血管；容器，器皿
Noun.1 a : a container (as a cask, bottle, kettle, cup, or bowl) for holding something b : a person into whom some quality (as grace) is infused *a child of light, a true vessel of the Lord ?H. J. Laski*
2 : a watercraft bigger than a rowboat; especially : SHIP 1
3 a : a tube or canal (as an artery) in which a body fluid is contained and conveyed or circulated b : a conducting tube in the xylem of a vascular plant formed by the fusion and loss of end walls of a series of cells
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vestige
['vestidʒ] n. 遗迹；残余；退化的器官
Noun.1 a (1) : a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost (2) : the smallest quantity or trace b : FOOTPRINT 1
2 : a bodily part or organ that is small and degenerate or imperfectly developed in comparison to one more fully developed in an earlier stage of the individual, in a past generation, or in closely related forms
synonyms see TRACE
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vestigial
[ve'stidʒiəl] adj. 退化的；残余的；[生]发育不全的
| Adj.: of, relating to, or being a vestige : resembling or having the form of a vestige
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vex
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[veks] vt. 使烦恼；使困惑；使恼怒
vi. 烦恼
vt.1 a : to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to *the restaurant is vexed by slow service* b : to bring physical distress to *a headache vexed him all morning* c : to irritate or annoy by petty provocations : HARASS *vexed by the children* d : PUZZLE, BAFFLE *a problem to vex the keenest wit*
2 : to shake or toss about
synonyms see ANNOY
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vexation
[vek'seiʃən] n. 苦恼；恼怒；令人烦恼的事
Noun.1 : the quality or state of being vexed : IRRITATION *have found continual vexation in my work*
2 : the act of harassing or vexing : TROUBLING; especially : harassment by process of law
3 : a cause of trouble or disquiet : AFFLICTION *your children were vexation to your youth?Shakespeare*
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viable
['vaiəbl] adj. 可行的；能养活的；能生育的
Adj.1 : capable of living; especially : having attained such form and development as to be normally capable of surviving outside the mother's womb *a viable fetus*
2 : capable of growing or developing *viable seeds* *viable eggs*
3 a : capable of working, functioning, or developing adequately *viable alternatives* b : capable of existence and development as an independent unit *the colony is now a viable state* c (1) : having a reasonable chance of succeeding *a viable candidate* (2) : financially sustainable *a viable enterprise*
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vibrant
['vaibrənt] adj. 振动的；充满生气的；响亮的；战栗的
Adj. a (1) : oscillating or pulsating rapidly (2) : pulsating with life, vigor, or activity *a vibrant personality* b (1) : readily set in vibration (2) : RESPONSIVE, SENSITIVE
2 : sounding as a result of vibration : RESONANT *a vibrant voice*
3 : BRIGHT 4 *a vibrant orange*
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vicious
['viʃəs] adj. 恶毒的；恶意的；堕落的；有错误的；品性不端的；剧烈的
Adj.1 : having the nature or quality of vice or immorality : DEPRAVED
2 : DEFECTIVE, FAULTY; also : INVALID
3 : IMPURE, NOXIOUS
4 a : dangerously aggressive : SAVAGE *a vicious dog* b : marked by violence or ferocity : FIERCE *a vicious fight*
5 : MALICIOUS, SPITEFUL *vicious gossip*
6 : worsened by internal causes that reciprocally augment each other *a vicious wage-price spiral*
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vicissitude
[vi'sisitju:d] n. 变迁；盛衰；变化无常；变迁兴衰
Noun.1 a : the quality or state of being changeable : MUTABILITY b : natural change or mutation visible in nature or in human affairs
2 a : a favorable or unfavorable event or situation that occurs by chance : a fluctuation of state or condition *the vicissitudes of daily life* b : a difficulty or hardship attendant on a way of life, a career, or a course of action and usually beyond one's control c : alternating change : SUCCESSION
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vigilance
['vidʒiləns] n. 警戒，警觉；警醒症
| Noun.: the quality or state of being vigilant
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vigilant
['vidʒilənt] adj. 警惕的；警醒的；注意的；警戒的
Adj. : alertly watchful especially to avoid danger
synonyms see WATCHFUL
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vigorous
['viɡərəs] adj. 有力的；精力充沛的
Adj.1 : possessing vigor : full of physical or mental strength or active force : STRONG *a vigorous youth* *a vigorous plant*
2 : done with vigor : carried out forcefully and energetically *vigorous exercises*
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vilify
['vilifai] vt. 诽谤；中伤；轻视；贬低
vt.1 : to lower in estimation or importance
2 : to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : DEFAME
synonyms see MALIGN
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vindicate
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['vindikeit] vt. 维护；证明…无辜；证明…正确
vt.1 obsolete : to set free : DELIVER
2 : AVENGE
3 a : to free from allegation or blame b (1) : CONFIRM, SUBSTANTIATE (2) : to provide justification or defense for : JUSTIFY c : to protect from attack or encroachment : DEFEND
4 : to maintain a right to
synonyms see EXCULPATE, MAINTAIN
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vindictive
[vin'diktiv] adj. 怀恨的；有报仇心的；惩罚的
Adj.1 a : disposed to seek revenge : VENGEFUL b : intended for or involving revenge
2 : intended to cause anguish or hurt : SPITEFUL
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violate
['vaiəleit] vt. 违反；侵犯，妨碍；亵渎
vt.1 : BREAK, DISREGARD *violate the law*
2 : to do harm to the person or especially the chastity of; specifically : RAPE 2
3 : to fail to show proper respect for : PROFANE *violate a shrine*
4 : INTERRUPT, DISTURB *violate the peace of a spring evening ?Nancy Larter*
Adj.archaic : subjected to violation
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viral
['vairəl] adj. 滤过性毒菌引起的；滤过性毒菌的
| Adj.: of, relating to, or caused by a virus *a viral infection*
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virtue
['və:tju:] n. 美德；优点；贞操；功效
Noun.1 a : conformity to a standard of right : MORALITY b : a particular moral excellence
2 plural : an order of angels ? see CELESTIAL HIERARCHY
3 : a beneficial quality or power of a thing
4 : manly strength or courage : VALOR
5 : a commendable quality or trait : MERIT
6 : a capacity to act : POTENCY
7 : chastity especially in a woman
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virtuoso
[,və:tju'əuzəu] n. 艺术品鉴赏家；古董收藏家；艺术大师
adj. 行家里手的；艺术爱好者的
Noun.1 : an experimenter or investigator especially in the arts and sciences : SAVANT
2 : one skilled in or having a taste for the fine arts
3 : one who excels in the technique of an art; especially : a highly skilled musical performer (as on the violin)
4 : a person who has great skill at some endeavor *a computer virtuoso* *a virtuoso at public relations*
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virtuous
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['və:tʃuəs] adj. 善良的；有道德的；贞洁的；正直的；有效力的
Adj.1 : POTENT, EFFICACIOUS
2 a : having or exhibiting virtue b : morally excellent : RIGHTEOUS *a virtuous decision*
3 : CHASTE
synonyms see MORAL
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virulence
['virjuləns] n. 毒力；毒性；恶意（等于virulency）
Noun.: the quality or state of being virulent: as a : extreme bitterness or malignity of temper : RANCOR b : MALIGNANCY, VENOMOUSNESS *ameliorate the virulence of a disease* c : the relative capacity of a pathogen to overcome body defenses
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viscous
['viskəs] adj. 粘性的；黏的
Adj.1 : VISCID
2 : having or characterized by viscosity *viscous lava*
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visible
['vizəbl] adj. 明显的；看得见的；现有的；可得到的
n. 可见物；进出口贸易中的有形项目
Adj.1 a : capable of being seen *stars visible to the naked eye* b : situated in the region of the electromagnetic spectrum perceptible to human vision *visible light* ? used of radiation having a wavelength between about 400 nanometers and 700 nanometers
2 a : exposed to view *the visible horizon* b (1) : CONSPICUOUS *has played a highly visible role in the negotiations* (2) : WELL-KNOWN *a highly visible politician*
3 : capable of being discovered or perceived : RECOGNIZABLE *no visible means of support*
4 : ACCESSIBLE 4 *visible resources*
5 : devised to keep a particular part or item always in full view or readily seen or referred to *a visible index*
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visionary
['viʒənəri] adj. 梦想的；幻影的
n. 空想家；梦想者；有眼力的人
Adj.1 a : of the nature of a vision : ILLUSORY b : incapable of being realized or achieved : UTOPIAN *a visionary scheme* c : existing only in imagination : UNREAL
2 a : able or likely to see visions b : disposed to reverie or imagining : DREAMY
3 : of, relating to, or characterized by visions or the power of vision
4 : having or marked by foresight and imagination *a visionary leader* *a visionary invention*
synonyms see IMAGINARY
Noun.1 : one whose ideas or projects are impractical : DREAMER
2 : one who sees visions : SEER
3 : one having unusual foresight and imagination *a visionary in the computer industry*
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vital
['vaitəl] adj. 至关重要的；生死攸关的；有活力的
Adj.1 a : existing as a manifestation of life b : concerned with or necessary to the maintenance of life *vital organs* *blood and other vital fluids*
2 : full of life and vigor : ANIMATED
3 : characteristic of life or living beings
4 a : fundamentally concerned with or affecting life or living beings: as (1) : tending to renew or refresh the living : INVIGORATING (2) : destructive to life : MORTAL b : of the utmost importance *a vital clue* *vital resources*
5 : recording data relating to lives
6 : of, relating to, or constituting the staining of living tissues
synonyms see ESSENTIAL
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vitality
[vai'tæləti] n. 活力，生气；生命力，生动性
Noun.1 a : the peculiarity distinguishing the living from the nonliving b : capacity to live and develop; also : physical or mental vigor especially when highly developed
2 a : power of enduring b : lively and animated character
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vitiate
['viʃieit] vt. 损害，弄坏；使无效；污染
vt.1 : to make faulty or defective : IMPAIR *the comic impact is vitiated by obvious haste ?William Styron*
2 : to debase in moral or aesthetic status *a mind vitiated by prejudice*
3 : to make ineffective *fraud vitiates a contract*
synonyms see DEBASE
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vitriolic
[,vitri'ɔlik] adj. 硫酸的；刻薄的
Adj.1 : of or relating to vitriol : derived from or resembling vitriol *a vitriolic liquid*
2 : marked by a caustic biting quality : VIRULENT *a vitriolic denunciation*
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vivid
['vivid] adj. 生动的；鲜明的；鲜艳的
Adj.1 of a color : very strong : very high in chroma
2 : having the appearance of vigorous life or freshness : LIVELY *a vivid sketch*
3 : producing a strong or clear impression on the senses : SHARP, INTENSE; specifically : producing distinct mental images *a vivid description*
4 : acting clearly and vigorously *a vivid imagination*
synonyms see GRAPHIC
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vogue
[vəuɡ] n. 时尚；流行，时髦
adj. 时髦的，流行的
Noun.1 archaic : the leading place in popularity or acceptance
2 a : popular acceptation or favor : POPULARITY b : a period of popularity
3 : one that is in fashion at a particular time
synonyms see FASHION
vi.: to strike poses in campy imitation of fashion models especially as a kind of dance
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volatile
['vɔlətail] adj. 挥发性的；不稳定的；爆炸性的；反覆无常的
n. 挥发物；有翅的动物
Adj.1 : readily vaporizable at a relatively low temperature
2 : flying or having the power to fly
3 a : LIGHTHEARTED, LIVELY b : easily aroused *volatile suspicions* c : tending to erupt into violence : EXPLOSIVE *a volatile temper*
4 a : unable to hold the attention fixed because of an inherent lightness or fickleness of disposition b : characterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change *a volatile market*
5 : difficult to capture or hold permanently : EVANESCENT, TRANSITORY
Noun.: a volatile substance
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volcanic
[vɔl'kænik] adj. 火山的；猛烈的；易突然发作的
n. 火山岩
Adj.1 a : of, relating to, or produced by a volcano b : characterized by volcanoes *a volcanic range* c : made of materials from volcanoes
2 : explosively violent : VOLATILE *volcanic emotions*
Noun. : a volcanic rock
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voluble
['vɔljubl] adj. 健谈的；[植]缠绕的；易旋转的
Adj.1 : easily rolling or turning : ROTATING
2 : characterized by ready or rapid speech : GLIB, FLUENT
synonyms see TALKATIVE
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voluminous
[və'lju:minəs] adj. 大量的；多卷的，长篇的；著书多的
Adj.1 : consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions : WINDING
2 a : having or marked by great volume or bulk : LARGE *long voluminous tresses*; also : FULL *a voluminous skirt* b : NUMEROUS *trying to keep track of voluminous slips of paper*
3 a : filling or capable of filling a large volume or several volumes *a voluminous literature on the subject* b : writing or speaking much or at great length *a voluminous correspondent*
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voluntary
['vɔləntəri] adj. 自愿的；志愿的；自发的；故意的
n. 志愿者；自愿行动
Adj.1 : proceeding from the will or from one's own choice or consent
2 : unconstrained by interference : SELF-DETERMINING
3 : done by design or intention : INTENTIONAL *voluntary manslaughter*
4 : of, relating to, subject to, or regulated by the will *voluntary behavior*
5 : having power of free choice
6 : provided or supported by voluntary action *a voluntary organization*
7 : acting or done of one's own free will without valuable consideration or legal obligation
Noun.1 a : a prefatory often extemporized musical piece b : an improvisatory organ piece played before, during, or after a religious service
2 : one who participates voluntarily : VOLUNTEER
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voluptuous
[və'lʌptjuəs] adj. 撩人的；骄奢淫逸的；沉溺酒色的
Adj.1 a : full of delight or pleasure to the senses : conducive to or arising from sensuous or sensual gratification : LUXURIOUS *a voluptuous dance* *voluptuous ornamentation* *a voluptuous wine* b : suggesting sensual pleasure by fullness and beauty of form *voluptuous nudes*
2 : given to or spent in enjoyment of luxury, pleasure, or sensual gratifications *a long and voluptuous holiday ?Edmund Wilson*
synonyms see SENSUOUS
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voyeur
[vwɑ:'jə:] n. 偷看下流场面的人；窥淫狂者
vi. 窥淫
Noun.1 : one obtaining sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts; broadly : one who habitually seeks sexual stimulation by visual means
2 : a prying observer who is usually seeking the sordid or the scandalous
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vulgar
['vʌlɡə] adj. 粗俗的；通俗的；本土的
n. [古]平民，百姓
Adj.1 a : generally used, applied, or accepted b : understood in or having the ordinary sense *they reject the vulgar conception of miracle ?W. R. Inge*
2 : VERNACULAR *the vulgar name of a plant*
3 a : of or relating to the common people : PLEBEIAN b : generally current : PUBLIC *the vulgar opinion of that time* c : of the usual, typical, or ordinary kind
4 a : lacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : COARSE b : morally crude, undeveloped, or unregenerate : GROSS c : ostentatious or excessive in expenditure or display : PRETENTIOUS
5 a : offensive in language : EARTHY b : lewdly or profanely indecent
synonyms see COMMON, COARSE
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vulnerable
['vʌlnərəbl] adj. 易受攻击的，易受…的攻击；易受伤害的；有弱点的
Adj.1 : capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
2 : open to attack or damage : ASSAILABLE *vulnerable to criticism*
3 : liable to increased penalties but entitled to increased bonuses after winning a game in contract bridge
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walrus
['wɔ:lrəs, 'wɔl-] n. 海象
Noun. : a large gregarious marine mammal (Odobenus rosmarus of the family Odobenidae) of arctic waters that is related to the seals and has long ivory tusks, a tough wrinkled hide, and stiff whiskers and that feeds mainly on bivalve mollusks
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wanderlust
['wɔndəlʌst] n. 流浪癖；漫游癖；旅游热
| Noun.: strong longing for or impulse toward wandering
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wane
[wein] vi. 衰落；变小；亏缺；退潮；消逝
n. 衰退；月亏；衰退期；缺损
vi.1 : to decrease in size, extent, or degree : DWINDLE: as a : to diminish in phase or intensity ? used chiefly of the moon, other satellites, and inferior planets b : to become less brilliant or powerful : DIM c : to flow out : EBB
2 : to fall gradually from power, prosperity, or influence
synonyms see ABATE
Noun.1 a : the act or process of waning *strength on the wane* b : a period or time of waning; specifically : the period from the full moon to the new moon
2 [Middle English, defect, from Old English wana; akin to Old English wan deficient] : a defect in lumber characterized by bark or a lack of wood at a corner or edge
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warp
[wɔ:p] n. 弯曲，歪曲；偏见；乖戾
vt. 使变形；使有偏见；曲解
vi. 变歪，变弯；曲解
Noun.1 a : a series of yarns extended lengthwise in a loom and crossed by the weft b : FOUNDATION, BASE *the warp of the economic structure is agriculture ?American Guide Series: North Carolina*
2 : a rope for warping or mooring a ship or boat
3 [2warp] a : a twist or curve that has developed in something originally flat or straight *a warp in a door panel* b : a mental aberration
transitive verb
1 : to arrange (yarns) so as to form a warp
2 a : to turn or twist out of or as if out of shape; especially : to twist or bend out of a plane b : to cause to judge, choose, or act wrongly or abnormally : PERVERT c : DISTORT *intellect and learningTwarped by prejudices ?Irving Wallace* *warps space and time* d : to deflect from a course
3 : to move (as a ship) by hauling on a line attached to a fixed object
intransitive verb
1 : to become warped
2 : to move a ship by warping
synonyms see DEFORM
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warrant
['wɔrənt, 'wɔ:-] n. 根据；证明；正当理由；委任状
vt. 保证；担保；批准；辩解
Noun.1 a (1) : SANCTION, AUTHORIZATION; also : evidence for or token of authorization (2) : GUARANTEE, SECURITY b (1) : GROUND, JUSTIFICATION (2) : CONFIRMATION, PROOF
2 a : a commission or document giving authority to do something; especially : a writing that authorizes a person to pay or deliver to another and the other to receive money or other consideration b : a precept or writ issued by a competent magistrate authorizing an officer to make an arrest, a seizure, or a search or to do other acts incident to the administration of justice c : an official certificate of appointment issued to an officer of lower rank than a commissioned officer d (1) : a short-term obligation of a governmental body (as a municipality) issued in anticipation of revenue (2) : an instrument issued by a corporation giving to the holder the right to purchase the stock of the corporation at a stated price either prior to a stipulated date or at any future time
vt.1 a : to declare or maintain with certainty : be sure that *I'll warrant he'll be here by noon* b : to assure (a person) of the truth of what is said
2 a : to guarantee to a person good title to and undisturbed possession of (as an estate) b : to provide a guarantee of the security of (as title to property sold) usually by an express covenant in the deed of conveyance c : to guarantee to be as represented d : to guarantee (as goods sold) especially in respect of the quality or quantity specified
3 : to guarantee security or immunity to : SECURE *I'll warrant him from drowning ?Shakespeare*
4 : to give warrant or sanction to : AUTHORIZE *the law warrants this procedure*
5 a : to give proof of the authenticity or truth of b : to give assurance of the nature of or for the undertaking of : GUARANTEE
6 : to serve as or give adequate ground or reason for *promising enough to warrant further consideration*
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warrantable
['wɔrəntəbl, 'wɔ:-] adj. 可承认的；可保证的；正当的
| Adj.: capable of being warranted : JUSTIFIABLE *take warrantable action*
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warranted
['wɔrəntid] adj. 保证的；担保的
| v. 批准（warrant的过去分词）；授权
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wary
['wεəri] adj. 谨慎的；机警的；惟恐的；考虑周到的
Adj.: marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger
synonyms see CAUTIOUS
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wavy
['weivi] adj. 多浪的；波动起伏的
Adj.1 : rising or swelling in waves; also : abounding in waves *wavy hair*
2 : moving with an undulating motion : FLUCTUATING; also : marked by wavering *wavy lines*
3 : marked by undulation : ROLLING
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waxy
['wæksi] adj. 柔软的；蜡色的；像蜡的；苍白的
Adj.1 : made of, abounding in, or covered with wax : WAXEN *a waxy surface* *waxy berries*
2 : resembling wax: as a : readily shaped or molded b : marked by smooth or lustrous whiteness *a waxy complexion*
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wearisome
['wɪərɪs(ə)m] adj. 使疲倦的；使厌倦的；乏味的
| Adj.: causing weariness : TIRESOME
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weather
['weðə] n. 天气；气象；气候；处境
vt. 经受住；使风化；侵蚀；使受风吹雨打
vi. 风化；受侵蚀；经受风雨
adj. 露天的；迎风的
Noun.1 : the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
2 : state or vicissitude of life or fortune
3 : disagreeable atmospheric conditions: as a : RAIN, STORM b : cold air with dampness
4 : WEATHERING
transitive verb
1 : to expose to the open air : subject to the action of the elements
2 : to bear up against and come safely through *weather a storm* *weather a crisis*
intransitive verb : to undergo or endure the action of the elements
Adj. : of or relating to the side facing the wind ? compare LEE
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weightless
Adj.无重力的，失重的
| Adj.: having little weight : lacking apparent gravitational pull
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Well-deserved
adj.当之无愧的，罪有应得的
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Well-intentioned
['weliŋ'tenʃənd] adj. 好意的，好心的；出于善意的
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welter
['weltə] vi. 翻滚；沉溺；起伏
n. 混乱；翻滚；起伏
adj. 重量级骑手的
vi.1 a : WRITHE, TOSS; also : WALLOW b : to rise and fall or toss about in or with waves
2 : to become deeply sunk, soaked, or involved
3 : to be in turmoil
Noun.1 : a state of wild disorder : TURMOIL
2 : a chaotic mass or jumble *a bewildering welter of data*
Noun. : WELTERWEIGHT
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whimsical
['hwimzikəl] adj. 古怪的；异想天开的；反复无常的
Adj.1 : full of, actuated by, or exhibiting whims
2 a : resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice; especially : lightly fanciful *whimsical decorations* b : subject to erratic behavior or unpredictable change
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whimsy
['hwimzi] n. 怪念头；反复无常
Noun.1 : WHIM, CAPRICE
2 : the quality or state of being whimsical or fanciful *the designer's new line showed a touch of whimsy*
3 : a fanciful or fantastic device, object, or creation especially in writing or art
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whittle
['hwitl] vt. 削；削减；切；削弱
vi. 削；削木头；弄坏身体
n. 屠刀
Noun. archaic : a large knife
transitive verb
1 a : to pare or cut off chips from the surface of (wood) with a knife b : to shape or form by so paring or cutting
2 : to reduce, remove, or destroy gradually as if by cutting off bits with a knife : PARE *whittle down expenses*
intransitive verb
1 : to cut or shape something (as wood) by or as if by paring it with a knife
2 : to wear oneself or another out with fretting
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wholesale
['həulseil] adj. 批发的；大规模的
n. 批发
adv. 大规模地；以批发方式
vt. 批发
vi. 批发；经营批发业
Noun. : the sale of commodities in quantity usually for resale (as by a retail merchant)
Adj.1 : performed or existing on a large scale especially without discrimination *wholesale slaughter*
2 : of, relating to, or engaged in the sale of commodities in quantity for resale *a wholesale grocer*
Adv. : in a wholesale manner
transitive verb : to sell (something) in quantity usually for resale
intransitive verb : to sell in quantity usually for resale
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willful
['wilful] adj. 有意的；任性的；故意的
Adj.1 : obstinately and often perversely self-willed *a stubborn and willful child*
2 : done deliberately : INTENTIONAL *willful disobedience*
synonyms see UNRULY
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wilt
[wilt] vt. 使枯萎；使畏缩；使衰弱
vi. 枯萎；畏缩；衰弱
n. 枯萎；憔悴；衰弱
Intransitive verb
1 a : to lose turgor from lack of water *the plants wilted in the heat* b : to become limp
2 : to grow weak or faint : LANGUISH
transitive verb : to cause to wilt
Noun.1 : an act or instance of wilting : the state of being wilted
2 a : a disorder (as a fungus disease) of plants marked by loss of turgidity in soft tissues with subsequent drooping and often shriveling ? called also wilt disease b : polyhedrosis of caterpillars
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wistful
['wistful] adj. 渴望的；留恋的；沉思的
Adj.1 : full of yearning or desire tinged with melancholy; also : inspiring such yearning *a wistful memoir*
2 : musingly sad : PENSIVE *a wistful glance*
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withhold
['wið'həuld, wiθ-] vt. 保留，不给；隐瞒；抑制
vi. 忍住；克制
Transitive verb
1 : to hold back from action : CHECK
2 archaic : to keep in custody
3 : to refrain from granting, giving, or allowing *withhold permission*
4 : to deduct (withholding tax) from income
intransitive verb : FORBEAR, REFRAIN *withhold from commenting*
synonyms see KEEP
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withstand
[wið'stænd, wiθ-] vt. 抵挡；禁得起；反抗
vi. 反抗
vt.1 a : to stand up against : oppose with firm determination; especially : to resist successfully b : to be proof against : resist the effect of *withstand the impact of a landing ?Current Biography*
2 archaic : to stop or obstruct the course of
synonyms see OPPOSE
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witty
['witi] adj. 诙谐的；富于机智的
Adj.1 archaic : having good intellectual capacity : INTELLIGENT
2 : amusingly or ingeniously clever in conception or execution *the costumes are sumptuous and witty ?Virgil Thomson* *the musical background isToften witty ?Wolcott Gibbs*
3 : marked by or full of wit : smartly facetious or jocular *a witty novel*
4 : quick or ready to see or express illuminating or amusing relationships or insights *a witty raconteur*
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woolly
['wuli] adj. 羊毛的；模糊的；似羊毛的
n. [美方]羊；毛织衣服
Adj.1 a : resembling wool b : of, relating to, or bearing wool
2 a : lacking in clearness or sharpness of outline *a woolly TV picture* b : marked by mental confusion *woolly thinking*
3 : marked by boisterous roughness or lack of order or restraint *where the West is still woolly ?Paul Schubert* ? used especially in the phrase wild and woolly
Noun.1 : a garment made from wool; especially : underclothing of knitted wool ? usually used in plural
2 West & Australian : SHEEP
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wordy
['wə:di] adj. 冗长的；口头的；唠叨的；文字的
Adj.1 : using or containing many and usually too many words
2 : of or relating to words : VERBAL
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World-beater
['wə:ld,bi:tə] n. 出人头地者；举世无双之人
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worthwhile
['wə:θ'hwail] adj. 值得做的，值得花时间的
Adj.1 : being worth the time or effort spent *worthwhile preparations*
2 : WORTHY 1 *a worthwhile cause*
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worthy
['wə:ði] adj. 值得的；有价值的；配得上的，相称的；可尊敬的；应…的
n. 杰出人物；知名人士
Adj.1 a : having worth or value : ESTIMABLE *a worthy cause* b : HONORABLE, MERITORIOUS *worthy candidates*
2 : having sufficient worth or importance *worthy to be remembered*
Noun.: a worthy or prominent person
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wring
[riŋ] vt. 拧；绞；紧握；使痛苦；折磨
vi. 蠕动；扭动；感到痛苦；感到苦恼
n. 拧；绞；挤；扭动
Transitive verb
1 : to squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid *wring a towel dry*
2 : to extract or obtain by or as if by twisting and compressing *wring water from a towel* *wring a confession from the suspect*
3 a : to twist so as to strain or sprain into a distorted shape *I could wring your neck* b : to twist together (clasped hands) as a sign of anguish
4 : to affect painfully as if by wringing : TORMENT *a tragedy that wrings the heart*
intransitive verb : SQUIRM, WRITHE
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wrongheaded
['rɔŋ'hedid, 'rɔ:ŋ-] adj. 固执的；坚持错误的
Adj.1 : stubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles *wrongheaded in his opinions*
2 : marked by perversity : contrary to sound judgment *wrongheaded advice*
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xenophobic
[,zenəu'fəubik, ,zi:-] adj. 恐惧外国人的
| Adj.: of, relating to, or characterized by xenophobia *xenophobic responses* *a xenophobic person*
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yearn
[jə:n] vi. 渴望，向往；思念，想念；怀念；同情，怜悯
vi.1 : to long persistently, wistfully, or sadly *yearns to make a difference*
2 : to feel tenderness or compassion
synonyms see LONG
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zealot
['zelət] n. 狂热者；犹太教狂热信徒
Noun.1 capitalized : a member of a fanatical sect arising in Judea during the first century A.D. and militantly opposing the Roman domination of Palestine
2 : a zealous person; especially : a fanatical partisan *a religious zealot*
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zenith
['zeniθ, 'zi:-] n. 顶峰；顶点；最高点
Noun.1 : the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the nadir and vertically above the observer ? see AZIMUTH illustration
2 : the highest point reached in the heavens by a celestial body
3 : culminating point : ACME *at the zenith of his powers ?John Buchan*
