TIME1000 Flashcards
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an anonymous high-tech firms
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white paper
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straight out
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率直的
Bush didn’t say NO straight out.
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at stake
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at risk
At a news conference ,I declared that the credibility of the international community was at stake
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throughout the city
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全市
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bland
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- ordinary : a rather - style of writing
- (used about food)mild or lacking in taste
- not showing any emotion
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blunt
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- 刀等钝的
2.(used about a person,comment) very direct 直率的，不客气的
I’m sorry to be so - ,but I’m afraid you’re just not good enough
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burgeoning
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正快速发展的
Genetic info is the raw material of the - biotechnology industry,which uses human DNA to build specialized proteins that may have some value as disease-fighting drugs.
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coherent
clear and easy to understand
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连贯的，有条理的
muddled incoherent
coherence
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fashion v.
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制作
- a coherent policy message
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comprehensive adj.
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全面的，综合的， complete partial comprehension 理解力 incomprehension I delivered a sharp ,- report . (深入)
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compulsory
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mandatory,obligatory
non-compulsory,voluntary,optional.
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stint n.
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a fixed period of time that you spend doing sth
He did a brief - in the army after leaving school.
serve a compulsory - in the military.
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conciliatory adj.
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conciliation [u]N.
a conciliatory speech/gesture
All attempts at conciliation have failed and civil war seems inevitable.
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conventional
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传统的，一般的，普通的，
traditional
unconventional
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convention
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1.[C,U]a traditional way of behaving or of doing sth
the convention of wedding.
The film shows no respect for - 不落俗套
2.[C]大会，大型会议 conference
3.[C]a formal agreement ,especially between different countries.公约
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criterion [C] pl.criteria 标准
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critic n.[C] 批评者；评论家
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critical
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1.- of sb/sth 批评的
The report was very - of safety standards on the railways
2.(only before a noun)describing the good and bad points of a play,work of art,etc: a - guide to this month’s new films
3.dangerous or serious
The patient is in a - condition
4.very important ;at a time when things can suddenly become better or worse
The talks have reached a critical stage
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criticism
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- [C,U]批评
2. [U]评论 literary criticism
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criticise v. - (sb/sth ) (for sth)
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critique n.[c] 评论（文章）
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foggy adj.模糊的
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crucial 重要的 同critical
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cunning adj。
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狡猾的，精明的
clever in a dishonest or bad way
a - trick
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dazzling
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令人目眩神迷的
stunning
a - light
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dazzle
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v. 用于被动语态
1.used about a bright light
She was dazzled by the other car’s headlights
2.to impress sb very much
He had been dazzled by her beauty.
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batter v. 毒打
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dedicated adj. 专注的。dedication 奉献精神；献词
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desperate adj. 极度迫切的
- (for sth/to do sth)
I'm - for a drink
- to rescue his economy
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to be bereft of sth
丧失（希望、喜悦等）
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dominant
pre-eminent
| 主宰的，强势的，显性的
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dominion n.
1.[u]统治权
2.[c]领土
the -s of the Roman empire
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splinter v. 使分裂
unpalatable adj. 令人不快的
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doomed adj.
1.注定的
an early front runner is doomed to fall。
2.在劫难逃
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doom n.
死亡，厄运，不详的预感
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augment ɔːɡˈment v.
augment sth 扩大，加强
| augmentation n.
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to haul off
撤下
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restitching n.
重新缝补
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eccentric ɪkˈsentrɪk
strange or unusual odd
eccentric behaviour/clothes
| eccentric noun.
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elevated
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1 high in rank
an elevated status
2 (formal) having a high moral or intellectual level
elevated language/sentiments/thoughts
3 higher than the area around;
The house is in an elevated position, overlooking the town.
4 (technical) higher than normal
elevated blood pressure
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enduring
lasting for a long time
| enduring memories
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to take pride of place
（在一组事物中）被视为最重要的
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sumptuous ˈsʌmptʃuəs
豪华的，昂贵的
a sumptuous meal
We dined in sumptuous surroundings.
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explicit
clear and easy to understand
| He gave me very explicit directions on how to get there.
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exquisite
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1 extremely beautiful or carefully made
Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite.
2 (formal) (of a feeling) strongly felt
exquisite pain/pleasure
3 (formal) delicate and sensitive
an exquisite sense of timing
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extravagant ɪkˈstrævəɡənt
1. an extravagant present
| 2. I was embarrassed by all the extravagant praise I was getting.
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befall
They were unaware of the fate that was to befall them.
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auteur ɔːˈtɜː(r)
指具有强烈个人风格的大导演
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ferocious fəˈrəʊʃəs
very aggressive or violent; very strong
a ferocious beast/attack/storm
ferocious opposition to the plan
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capacity kəˈpæsəti
1.the number of things or people that a container or space can hold
The theatre has a seating capacity of 2000.
2 .the ability to understand or to do something
intellectual capacity
capacity for something
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flak flæk
n.高射炮火；抨击，指责
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flamboyant flæmˈbɔɪənt
1 (of people or their behaviour) different, confident and exciting in a way that attracts attention
a flamboyant gesture/style/personality
He was flamboyant and temperamental on and off the stage.
2 brightly coloured and noticeable
flamboyant clothes/designs
flamboyance n.
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contender n.
a person who takes part in a competition or tries to win something
a leading/serious/strong contender for the party leadership
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fledgling ˈfledʒlɪŋ
1 a young bird that has just learnt to fly
2 (usually before another noun) a person, an organization or a system that is new and without experience
fledgling democracies
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assertive əˈsɜːtɪv
过分自信的
You should try and be more assertive.
assertive behaviour
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fluid
adj.流动的，变化不定的
| changeable
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formidable adj.
(敌人)难对付的；（工作）艰难的
In debate he was a formidable opponent.
They had to overcome formidable obstacles.
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fragile adj.
1 Be careful not to drop it; it's very fragile.
2 weak and uncertain; a fragile alliance/ceasefire/relationship
The economy remains extremely fragile.
[同]unstable
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kingmaker n.
有权使人当选者
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proposition n.
要对付或注意的事物
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futile adj. ˈfjuːtaɪl
pointless
a futile attempt/exercise/gesture
Their efforts to revive him were futile.
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genuine ˈdʒenjuɪn
1 real;
Fake designer watches are sold at a fraction of the price of the genuine article.
2 sincere
He made a genuine attempt to improve conditions.
genuine concern for others
[op]fake
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hefty adj.
重大的，猛烈的
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angle v. 钓鱼
to - for 指（用暗示、手段、诡计等）谋取，博取
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stardom n. stɑːdəm
明星的地位或身份
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hostile adj.
带敌意的
antagonistic ænˌtæɡəˈnɪstɪk
[op]receptive: willing to listen to or to accept new ideas or suggestions
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to cream off....
挑出（最好的部分），提取（精华）
| The best students were creamed off by the grammar schools.
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immense adj.
巨大的
| enormous
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imminent adj.
likely to happen very soon
The system is in imminent danger of collapse.
imminence n.
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inaugural ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl adj.
only before noun 就职的
(of an official speech, meeting, etc.)
the President's inaugural address
the professor's inaugural lecture
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around the corner
very near
Her house is just around the corner.
There were good times around the corner
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intact adj.
complete and not damaged
undamaged,in one piece
Most of the house remains intact even after two hundred years.
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lingering adj.
slow to end or disappear
a painful and lingering death
a last lingering look
He kissed her again, lingeringly.
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This bill is mean. It is downright low-down.
提案 卑劣的
downright adv 十足的，彻头彻尾的
low-down adj. (口语的)低贱的
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mutual adj.
相互的
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namely adv.
即
| We need to concentrate on our target audience, namely women aged between 20 and 30.
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obscure adj.
1.unknown
an obscure German poet
2 difficult to understand
I found her lecture very obscure.
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obsolete ˈɒbsəliːt adj.
outdated
| obsolete technology
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ominous adj. ˈɒmɪnəs
suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future
[syn] foreboding fɔːˈbəʊdɪŋ menacing ˈmenəsɪŋ
She picked up the phone but there was an ominous silence at the other end.
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ostensible adj. ɒˈstensəbl
表面上
apparent
The ostensible reason for his absence was illness.
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outspoken adj.
blunt forthright
an outspoken opponent of the leader
outspoken comments
outspoken in something
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pending
审理中的，悬而未决的；即将发生的
| He was released on bail pending further inquiries.
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perpetual
permanent continual
| the perpetual noise of traffic
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persistent
固执的
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persuasive
有说服力的
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pervasive
existing in all parts of a place or thing
Her influence is all-pervasive (= it affects everyone and everything).
A sense of social change is pervasive in her novels.
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systemic
(毒物、疾病等)影响全身的
| a systemic disease
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phony
伪造的
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net v.
捕获
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counterfeit adj.
伪造的
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poignant ˈpɔɪnjənt
moving
a poignant image/moment/memory, etc.
Her face was a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
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to be sort of
有几分，有点
That's sort of a poignant irony
那段话有点尖刻的讽刺
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preliminary
初步的 initial
After a few preliminary remarks he announced the winners.
preliminary results/findings/enquiries
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primary
最初的，原始的，主要的
| The primary aim of this course is to improve your spoken English.
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regression n.
倒退、退化
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profound
1 very great; felt or experienced very strongly
profound changes in the earth's climate
My father's death had a profound effect on us all.
2 deep，showing great knowledge or understanding
profound insights
a profound book
[op]shallow
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prominent
著名的，杰出的
| well-known
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promising
The research produced promising results.
| unpromising
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remedy n. ˈremədi
solution
On the horizon are the remedies that may prove more promising.
On the horizon:即将来临的
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radical ˈrædɪkl
1.彻底的 2.根本的，基本的 3.基金的
[syn]fundamental
[op]conservative
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reactionary n.
person who is opposed to political or social change
| a reactionary government
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rebel ˈrebl
adj.背叛的 n. 叛军 v. 反叛
| rebel forces
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rule out
拒绝考虑，排除
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reckless
鲁莽的，不顾后果的 rash ræʃ
| He showed a reckless disregard for his own safety.
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to end up sth
结果变成
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reminiscent (of) ˌremɪˈnɪsnt
1.reminiscent of sb/sth
reminding you of sb/sth
The way he laughed was strongly reminiscent of his father.
2 [only before noun] (formal) showing that you are thinking about the past, especially in a way that causes you pleasure
a reminiscent smile
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renowned
famous and respected
[syn] celebrated, noted
a renowned author
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rugged ˈrʌɡɪd
地形崎岖不平的；人体格粗壮的，个性坚毅的
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savage
野蛮的，残暴的
| [syn]vivious
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reminisce v.
reminisce (about sb/sth)回想，追忆
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sensible / sensitive
Sensible: your ability to make good judgements:
She gave me some very sensible advice.
◇ It wasn’t very sensible to go out on your own so late at night.
Sensitive :how easily you react to things and how much you are aware of things or other people:
a soap for sensitive skin
◇ This movie may upset a sensitive child.
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shrewd ʃruːd
敏锐的，有洞察力的
a shrewd businessman
She is a shrewd judge of character.
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sluggish
迟缓的，不景气的
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sophisticated
advanced refined
| unsophisticated
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calling n.
1 a strong desire or feeling of duty to do a particular job, especially one in which you help other people
syn vocation
He realized that his calling was to preach the gospel.
2 (formal) a profession or career
My father considered engineering one of the highest possible callings.
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Cassandra kəˈsændrə n.
对凶事提出预警，但别人不信
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fringe n.
（处于）边缘，较不重视的地位
| on the northern fringe of the city
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staggering
astounding əˈstaʊndɪŋ
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strapped
having little or not enough money
| I'm strapped for cash at the moment—can I pay you later?
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subject (to)
受...支配的，受...影响的
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wrangling n. ˈræŋɡl
an argument that is complicated and continues over a long period of time
a legal wrangle between the company and their suppliers
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substantial adj.
大量的，重大的
| insubstantial
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to plow into
投（资本）入
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subtle sʌtl
1.(often approving) not very noticeable or obvious
subtle colours/flavours/smells, etc.
There are subtle differences between the two versions.
2.(of a person or their behaviour) behaving in a clever way, and using indirect methods, in order to achieve sth
I decided to try a more subtle approach.
3.organized in a clever way
a subtle plan
4.good at noticing and understanding things
The job required a subtle mind.
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sweeping adj.
全面的，大规模的，影响深远的
far-reaching
far-reaching changes/reforms
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tangible
可触到的，有形的
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thriving
兴盛的
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tremendous
巨大的 enormous
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tricky adj.
棘手的
difficult to do or deal with
a tricky situation
awkward
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unanimous juˈnænɪməs
意见一致的
| a unanimous vote
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unprecedented ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd
史无前例的
| The situation is unprecedented in modern times
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venerable ˈvenərəbl
venerable people or things deserve respect because they are old, important, wise, etc
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infiltrate v.
使渗入，渗透
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vigorous
energetic dynamic
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slacken v.
减弱
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volatile
1 (often disapproving) (of a person or their moods) changing easily from one mood to another
a highly volatile personality
2 (of a situation) likely to change suddenly; easily becoming dangerous
syn unstable
a volatile exchange rate
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spinmeister n.
善于利用媒体以塑造良好公众形象的人
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vulnerable adj.
weak and easily hurt physically or emotionally
to be vulnerable to attack
Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu.
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lag n.
空挡
| I'm still suffering from jet lag after my trip to Australia.
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abolish
废除
| This tax should be abolished.
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acknowledge
v.承认 admit
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distress
n.痛苦，悲痛
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a repertoire of
许多的，多方面的
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adapt v.
adjust
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adress v.
处理
[op]ignore
---- the problem
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work-family dilemma
take steps to do
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amount
等于
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hit a rare rhetorical high
hit v. 达到（某一水平）
rhetorical /rɪˈtɒrɪkl/ 措辞的
high adj.高水准的
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appeal
v.呼吁
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arouse
引起
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assemble
组合 gather
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chronology
n.（事情）发生过程的记载
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assert
主张、断言，宣称 declare
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bastion bæstiən
n.强力护卫某习俗或观念的体制或组织，堡垒
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associate v.
将。。。联想在一起
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assure
v.保证 guarantee
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ban
v.n. 禁止 prohibit bar
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vulnerability n.
脆弱，易受伤害
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betrothed adj. /bɪˈtrəʊðd/
已订婚的 having promised to marry sb.
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boast v.
夸耀
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champion v.
提倡 advocate
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claim
声称 maintain
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collapse v.
倒塌
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a rainy day
将来可能有的苦日子
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collide v.
碰撞 crash into
| （意见、目的）相冲突，抵触 clash
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titanic /taɪˈtænɪk/
巨大的
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command
博得（尊敬）
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compel
逼迫
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compromise
v.妥协
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concede
承认 admit acknowledge
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compound
n.化合物
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condemn
谴责 denounce
| praise endorse
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conduct
经营，处理，进行
| carry out
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rung n.
（社会上的）阶层
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confront
v.面对，对抗
| face
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conquer
征服，克服
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cognitive
认知（力）的
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constitute
构成
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contemplate
v.考虑、思索 consider
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contend
1. 竞争，对抗
| 2. 坚称，力辩
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aversion
n.嫌弃，反感
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convince
说服 persuade
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counter
反驳
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credit
褒奖
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psychic /ˈsaɪkɪk/
灵媒
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curb
限制，克制 check restrain
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demonstrate
显示 show
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deprive
剥夺
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scorch
使烧焦
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oust /aʊst/
逐出
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deteriorate
恶化
| [op]improve
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hotbed v.
温床
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devastate v.
彻底破坏 ravage wreck
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submerge
v.淹没
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venerate
v.敬重
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dismiss
轻视，忽略 discount
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overdone
太过火的
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displace
撤换，强迫迁居
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distinguish
区分 tell apart , differentiate
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document
用文件或文献记录
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duplicate
复制
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subversive
n.破坏者，颠覆分子
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echo
回响 resound reverberate
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eliminate
消除
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to gear up
准备就绪
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embrace
（欣然）接受，采取
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endorse
宣传，赞同，支持
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overtake
超过
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evade
躲过
| evade radar
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dissect
肢解，详细检查
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exceed
exceed supply
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file
提出（控诉）
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flourish
v.thrive
| [op]decline
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forge
制造出
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to ease out
把。。悄悄打发走
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lobby
游说，疏通
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resentment n.
不满，愤恨
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fuss
v.烦恼，烦扰 flap
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halt
v.停止
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rubble
n.瓦砾残堆
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herald
v.做先锋，预告
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sensational
轰动的
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pristine
质朴的
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respectable
(数量等)可观的
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roster n.
名册
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impersonal
无人情味的
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implement
carry out
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impose
（将义务，惩罚）加于…
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inspire
引发，导致
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to hold a candle to 与…相比
scope 范围
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install
安装，设立
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institute
设置
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to be mindful of
留心…的，鉴于…的
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to suffer burnout
由于太快走红或成功导致在专业生涯初期就已江郎才尽
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topflight adj.
一流的，最高级的
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invade
侵略
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issue
v. 发行
| release
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justify
证明…为合理
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repprochement
建交或复交
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launch
1. 发动，展开（攻击等）Start
| 2. 发售，推出（新产品）
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lift
撤除，解除
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an article of faith
信条
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infusion
n.注入
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embargo
v.禁运
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maintain
坚称。 claim
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come-on
n.招揽顾客的方式
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merge.
v.合并
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suitor. n.
求婚者
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muster. v.
召集。summon. gather
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observe
v.遵守，举行。 honor
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cooling-off period
做重大决定前用来冷却激情的一段时间
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outrage
v. 勃然大怒
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overhaul
v.翻修
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shoulder. v.肩负起（责任）
thankless 吃力不讨好的
meaty. adj.角色吃重的，内容丰富的
smooth 使顺利
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oversee.
supervise
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overwhelm
压倒。overpower
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perceive
v.把…视为
| ～ their diets as temporary restrictions
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plague.
v.使困扰，烦恼
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inventory
n.存货清单
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ponder
思索
contemplate.
reflect upon
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preserve
conserve. maintain
| destroy
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prevail
triumph. be victorious
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unscathed
adj.（肉体上，名誉上）未受伤的
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promote
1.促进，鼓励encourage
2.促销，推销
discourage
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pursue.
1. （继续）进行
2. 推行，实行（计划，调查，研究）carry out
3. 追求，追寻（目标等） strive for
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self-serving
自私的，利己的
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reassure
使…安心，再向…保证
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reflect
思索着说到
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ruffle. n. 褶边
| fanciful. adj.（设计等）新奇的，别出心裁的
apparel. n.华丽的衣服
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refrain
抑制，避免
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rambling
adj.谈话，文章漫无边的
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unentertaining.
无趣的
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reinforce
strengthen
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release
发行，放映
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crack
n. （口语）尝试
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a swarm of
大群
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render
提供（援助，服务）
| give
273
to team up with
与…合作
274
stuff
将…塞进
275
grin
露齿而笑
276
resent
v.愤恨
277
reside
v.居住。 live
278
resort
诉诸，动用
| resort to violence
279
restore
恢复
280
resume
在中断之后重新开始
| recommence
281
revive
复兴
282
rush
匆促行事。hurry
283
sabotage.
v.（以间接的手段）破坏
284
scatter
v 散播，散布
285
shed
使泻出，散发
286
shrink.
减少
287
slash.
大幅削减（经费） cut
288
spark
刺激，鼓舞。promote. trigger
289
bruising
激烈的，
290
a burst of 一阵
split. 分裂
291
coalesce
联合
292
stage
推出，举办。hold
293
to feel compelled to
觉得应该…，觉得…是应有所为
294
stall
停止，阻挡
295
steer
引导，带领
| guide
296
weakling
瘦弱的
297
stem
源自（from）；遏制
298
stimulate
刺激，激励
299
strain
拉紧，过度使用
| eye-straining challenge
300
stun
震惊
| amaze. shock
301
fix
用不正当手段操纵，买通
302
bout.
n 比赛
303
submit.
提出
304
outline
v 概述
305
sue
控告
306
suppress
压制。restrain. restrict
307
surrender
交出，放弃，投降
308
to teem with
充满，富于
309
sustain
维持，养活
| keep going
310
anemic
贫血的
311
to stash away.
储藏，存放
312
tap
轻按
313
testify
作证
314
clinical
冷静的，客观的
315
a gleam in one's eye
尚未形成的想法
316
claw
（用爪）抓
317
scratch
抓
318
transcend
超越
319
undergo
接受（检查，手术等），经历
| go through
320
mandatory
强制的
321
undermine
损坏，破坏
322
genial
亲切的
323
jock
n 运动
324
undertake
采用，执行
| take on
325
strangulation
n. （成长，发展）受阻，窒息
326
worship
崇敬，崇拜
| adore. venerate
327
messy
杂乱的
328
agenda
n 议程
329
ally
盟邦 confederate
| enenmy
330
amateur
n 业余爱好者
| [op]professional
331
anarchy /ˈænəki/
无政府状态 chaos
332
anguish
(心里上的)苦楚，烦恼 agony
333
custom-made adj
订制的，非现成的
334
out of commission
损坏，无法运作
335
assault
攻击 attack
336
sober
adj 严肃的，持重的
337
to be attuned to sb/sth
适应于，配合
| She wasn't yet attuned to her baby's needs.
338
bailout /ˈbeɪlaʊt/
融资，紧急救助
339
boom
n.v 繁荣
| [op]slump
340
boost
暴增
341
overhead
经常开支，一般费用
342
boycott
抵制
343
bid
n.努力，试图
344
campaign
n. (社会、政治上的)运动，竞选活动
| v. 参加竞选
345
clash
n 冲突
346
clout
[u] power and influence
| political/financial clout
347
coalition /ˌkəʊəˈlɪʃn/
[c + singular or plural verb] a government formed by two or more political parties working together
to form a coalition
[sy]alliance
348
combat
n.战斗
349
commonplace
n. 老生常谈
| adj. 寻常的，不稀奇的
350
compass /ˈkʌmpəs/
n.指南针
351
vacate /vəˈkeɪt/
| vacat- ‘left empty’,
1.vacate sth to leave a building, seat, etc., especially so that somebody else can use it
Guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon on the day of departure.
He sat down in the seat Steve had just vacated.
2.vacate sth to leave a job, position of authority, etc. so that it is available for somebody else
She has taken over the role vacated by her boss.
352
compassion
n.同情，悲悯
353
ingrained a
ingrained (in sb/sth) (of a habit, an attitude, etc.) that has existed for a long time and is therefore difficult to change
ingrained prejudices
354
codify
把...编成法典
355
conflict
n.冲突
356
to put a damper on
使扫兴
357
conspiracy /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret plan by a group of people to do sth harmful or illegal
---(to do sth) a conspiracy to overthrow the government
--- (against sb/sth) conspiracies against the president
--- (to sth) They were charged with conspiracy to murder.
a conspiracy of silence (= an agreement not to talk publicly about sth which should be made public)
358
suppress
隐瞒（姓名、证据、事实等）
359
credibility
n.可信度
360
debut /ˈdeɪbjuː/
the first public appearance of a performer or sports player
| He will make his debut for the first team this week.
361
demonstration
n.抗议，示威
362
handicap
1.disability
Despite her handicap, Jane is able to hold down a full-time job.
2. obstacle
Not speaking the language proved to be a bigger handicap than I'd imagined.
363
dispute
n.争议
364
crisis
emergency
365
encounter
n.邂逅，遭遇
366
unnerve
unnerve sb to make sb feel nervous or frightened or lose confidence
His silence unnerved us.
367
in full swing
事物正如火如荼进行
| The AIDS epidemic has been in full swing for more than a decade now
368
equivalent
n.同等的东西
369
establishment
n.权势集团，领导阶层，主流
370
coterie /ˈkəʊtəri/
a small group of people who have the same interests and do things together but do not like to include others
circle
371
euphoria /juːˈfɔːriə/
an extremely strong feeling of happiness and excitement that usually lasts only a short time
372
tumble v /ˈtʌmbl/
暴跌
| The price of oil is still tumbling
373
expedition
n.远征队，探险
374
fantasy
n.幻想 dream
375
grievous /ˈɡriːvəs/
very serious and often causing great pain or suffering
| He had been the victim of a grievous injustice.
376
feud /fjuːd/
an angry and bitter argument between two people or groups of people that continues over a long period of time
feud (between A and B) a long-running feud between the two artists
feud (with somebody) a feud with the neighbours
a family feud (= within a family or between two families)
377
vendetta /venˈdetə/
宿仇
378
flair
n. 天赋的才能
talent gift
a flair for self-revelation 善于自我表白
379
foe
n.敌人，反对者
| enemy
380
genre /ˈʒɒ̃rə/
(尤指艺术作品的)形式
381
glance
n.v 瞥见
382
mole
n.长期潜伏
383
glimpse
n v 瞥一眼，瞄一眼
384
deliver
v. 实现，履行（诺言等）
385
grandeur /ˈɡrændʒə(r)/
伟大，富丽堂皇
386
greed
avarice /ˈævərɪs/
| extreme desire for wealth
387
impulse
n. 冲动
388
to spring up
突然出现，突然产生
389
incentive
n.诱因
390
inclination
n.倾向
391
to plug in
插上插头，喻开启电脑
392
infrastructure
n.水、电等基础设施
393
binge
n.(饮食，花费等方面的)放纵，没有节制
| to go on a binge
394
initiative
n. 主动权，进取心
395
insight
n.洞察
396
integrity
n. 正直
397
grit n.
（口语）勇气，斗志
398
ambush /ˈæmbʊʃ/
v.伏击
399
legend
传奇人物
400
mandate ˈmændeɪt
n.委托，授权
| a mandate for an end to the civil war
401
menace /ˈmenəs/
n. 威胁 threat
402
merchandise /ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪs/
goods
403
monstrous adj.
（用以加强语气）极度的，强烈的
404
monopoly
专卖机构，独占事业；垄断
405
nomination
n.提名
406
odds
chances
407
opponent
n.反对者，对手
| [sy]supporter
408
paranoid /ˈpærənɔɪd/
adj.偏执狂的
409
hijack v /ˈhaɪdʒæk/
劫持（飞机），劫夺（运输中的货物）
410
ordeal
n. 苦难，磨难
411
repress
v.压抑（感情，欲望等）
412
passion n.
激情，热情
| feeling
413
peril /ˈperəl/
n.危险
414
persecution
迫害
415
phase n.
阶段 period
416
to tidy up
整顿，弄整齐
417
pledge
n.承诺，保证 promise
418
potential n.
possibility
419
priority
首要之务
420
privilege /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒ/
特权
421
grant v.
授予
422
proliferation
n.扩散，繁殖 spread
423
propaganda /ˌprɒpəˈɡændə/
(偏颇、不正确的官方)宣传
424
prosponent
提议者，支持者 advocate
| critic
425
prospect
n.成功的几率，前景
426
start-up n.
刚成立的小公司
427
prosperity
n.繁荣
| affluence
428
recession
n.萧条，后退 slump
429
outrageous /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/
adj.骇人听闻的
430
in the wake of..
随着。。。之后
431
reign /reɪn/
n.v统治，主宰 rule
432
tuck /tʌk/
v.将。。挤进，塞进
433
reputation
名声
434
reservation
保留地
435
retail
n.零售
436
tie-in
n.搭配销售的商品
437
revolt
n.叛乱，暴动 insurrection
| rebellion
438
amass
v.积累
439
landmark
n.里程碑
440
rival
n. 竞争对手
| v. 与。。匹敌
441
insular
adj.岛国性的，心胸狭窄的
442
sanction
n 制裁，处罚
443
sanctuary /ˈsæŋktʃuəri/
n.避难所，庇护 haven
444
scenario /səˈnɑːriəʊ/
n.可能发生的情况
445
to crash (a plane or car)into...
使（飞机或汽车）猛撞上
446
drone
n.无线遥控的飞机或汽车
447
engulf v.
吞没，使陷入
448
far-fetched adj.
(故事，想法)牵强的，靠不住的
449
scheme
n.计划，阴谋 plan
450
to cash in on
...用...来赚钱
451
scorn
n 蔑视 contempt disrespect
452
scrutiny n.
仔细检查，注目
453
to stand up to
(理论、东西)耐用，经得起。。
454
stretch
n 一段时间，距离 spell
455
strife
n.斗争 conflict
456
tactic
n.战术，策略
457
scapegoat
代罪羔羊
458
grave
adj.（事实，疾病）严重的
459
torture
n.折磨 torment
460
transition
n.过渡，转移
461
turmoil /ˈtɜːmɔɪl/
n.骚乱，动乱
462
unhinge /ʌnˈhɪndʒ/
使分离，拆卸
463
verdict
n.判决
464
convict
判决（某人）有罪
465
version
n.版本
466
veteran
n.老兵，老手
467
wrath /rɒθ/
n 愤怒
| extreme anger
468
vent
v.发泄
469
yield
n.产量
470
acute /əˈkjuːt/
```
1.very serious or severe
There is an acute shortage of water.
acute pain
2.(视觉，嗅觉等)敏锐的 keen
3.an acute illness is one that has quickly become severe and dangerous
```
471
affable /ˈæfəbl/
和蔼可亲的 amicable /ˈæmɪkəbl/
472
affiliated /əˈfɪlieɪtɪd/
closely connected to or controlled by a group or an organization
All affiliated members can vote
473
belligerent /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
1.unfriendly and aggressive hostile
a belligerent attitude
He is always very belligerent towards me.
2.[only before noun] (formal) (of a country) fighting a war
the belligerent countries/states/nations
474
allegedly adv. /əˈledʒɪdli/
expressed as though something is a fact but without giving any proof
475
purloin /pɜːˈlɔɪn/ v.
偷
476
aloft adv
high in the air
| She held the glass aloft
477
alternate a
交替的，替代的
| - energy sources
478
ambivalent a.
感觉矛盾的
| He has an ambivalent attitude towards her
479
assorted a.
各式各样的 various
480
audacious /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
willing to take risks or to do something shocking
syn daring /ˈdeərɪŋ/
an audacious decision
481
austere /ɒˈstɪə(r)/
1.simple and plain; without any decorations
her austere bedroom with its simple narrow bed
Their clothes were always austere.
2.(of a person) strict and serious in appearance and behaviour
My father was a distant, austere man.
482
avant-garde /ˌævɒ̃ ˈɡɑːd/
a.前卫的
483
benevolent bəˈnevələnt
仁慈的
484
layoff n.
解雇
485
a goad deal
常，极其
486
bewildered
a.迷惑的 ，张皇失措的 perplexed
487
to square away
把（难题）处理掉；摆平（以放手进行其他事）
488
bizarre a.
怪异的 weird
489
extremes n.
(行为，情报上)极端
490
fluctuation n.
(气候，市价等的)变动
491
blatant a /ˈbleɪtnt/
公然的
492
blue-chip a
(在同行业中)最获利的，最赚钱的
493
capricious /kəˈprɪʃəs/
1.showing sudden changes in attitude or behavior
syn unpredictable
a movie star who was capricious and difficult to please
2.changing suddenly and quickly
syn changeable
a capricious climate
494
compatible
a.相容的，兼容的
495
compelling a.
极吸引人的，令人无法抗拒的
496
complacent a /kəmˈpleɪsnt/
自满的
497
confidential
机密的
| [op]public
498
privileged a.
机密的
499
congenial a. /kənˈdʒiːniəl/
1.(of a person) pleasant to spend time with because their interests and character are similar to your own
a congenial colleague
2.congenial (to sb/sth (of a place, job, etc.) pleasant because it suits your character
a congenial working environment
His studies in Leiden proved congenial to him.
a situation that was congenial to the expression of nationalist opinions
500
consistent
a.前后一致的
501
conspicuous /kənˈspɪkjuəs/
a.显著地
502
placate v. pləˈkeɪt
安抚
503
disaffected
a.(对政府等)不满的
504
consummate kənˈsʌmət
a. extremely skilled; perfect
| She was a consummate performer.
505
daunting
令人畏惧的
| intimidating
506
to blow away
(尤指运动场上)彻底打败（敌人）
507
the field
指某比赛中所有的竞争对手
508
eclectic a. /ɪˈklektɪk/
not following one style or set of ideas but choosing from or using a wide variety
diverse
She has very eclectic tastes in literature.
509
eligible
合格的
510
enigmatic /ˌenɪɡˈmætɪk/
mysterious and difficult to understand
| an enigmatic smile
511
epic
a.大规模的，雄浑的
512
infernal
令人恼怒的
513
exuberant /ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt/
full of energy, excitement and happiness
lively
She gave an exuberant performance.
514
exultant /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
feeling or showing great pride or happiness especially because of something exciting that has happened
syn triumphant /traɪˈʌmfənt/ delighted
The fans were exultant at their team’s victory.
515
resounding
轰动的，极大的（成功）
516
vandication
n.证明
517
fanatic
a.狂热的 fanatical n.狂热分子 extremist
518
feasible
a.可行的，行得通的 practicable
519
feeble
1.very weak
a feeble old man
The heartbeat was feeble and irregular.
2.not effective; not showing determination or energy
a feeble argument/excuse/joke
a feeble attempt to explain
Don't be so feeble! Tell her you don't want to go.
520
fervent /ˈfɜːvənt/
having or showing very strong and sincere feelings
| a fervent admirer/believer/supporter
521
forthcoming
即将来到的
522
fractious ˈfrækʃəs
倔强的，难驾驭的
1.bad-tempered or easily upset, especially by small things
syn irritable
Children often get fractious and tearful when tired.
2.(formal) making trouble and complaining
The six fractious republics are demanding autonomy.
523
embattled
a.陷入困境的
524
frantic
a.着急的
525
full-fledged v.
经过充分训练的，发展成熟的
526
furious a. ˈfjʊəriəs
(速度，活动)激烈的，用力的；愤怒的
527
giddy
(速度 高度)令人头昏眼花的；异常兴奋地
528
stock option
优先认股权
529
gorgeous
beautiful
530
heady
a.心花怒放的
531
illiterate
不识字的
532
incessant
constant
| [op]intermittent
533
off screen adv.
（影视明星）实际生活上
534
mar v.
破坏，糟蹋
535
philandering /fɪˈlændərɪŋ/
n.玩弄女人
536
incumbent a. /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/
现职的
537
indignant ɪnˈdɪɡnənt
feeling or showing anger and surprise because you think that you have been treated unfairly
an indignant letter/look
indignant at/about something She was very indignant at the way she had been treated.
indignant that… They were indignant that they hadn't been invited.
538
inherent a
固有的，天生的 intrinsic
539
initial
a.首度的，最初的，开始的
540
integral /ˈɪntɪɡrəl/
a.必须的，不可或缺的 basic fundamental
541
intricate
复杂的
542
a touch of
些许，微量
543
hazardous
危险的 dangerous
544
invalid
a.无效的
545
invariabliy adv
必定的，不变的
546
lavish /ˈlævɪʃ/
铺张的 extravagant
547
lethal /ˈliːθl/
deadly, fatal 致命的
548
malignant /məˈlɪɡnənt/
1.(of a tumour or disease) that cannot be controlled and is likely to cause death
malignant cells
2.(formal) having or showing a strong desire to harm somebody
syn malevolent
549
lucrative /ˈluːkrətɪv/
producing a large amount of money; making a large profit
| a lucrative business/contract/market
550
proposition n.
(拟议中或正在兴办的)事业
551
ludicrous /ˈluːdɪkrəs/
ridiculous
552
malicious /məˈlɪʃəs/
不怀好意的
| having or showing hatred and a desire to harm somebody or hurt their feelings
553
mock a
假装的；模拟的，演习的
554
mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/
not interesting or exciting
syn dull, ordinary
a mundane task/job
555
peripheral /pəˈrɪfərəl/
周边的，次要的
556
optional
可选择的
| [op]mandatory compulsory
557
perennial /pəˈreniəl/
长期持续的 constant
558
make-up
n.特质，性格
559
placid a .
平静的
560
evacuation
n.撤出
561
flee
v.逃出
562
poised a
准备好做。。。 all set
563
to burst with
充满
564
precarious /prɪˈkeəriəs/
uncertain unstable
565
hard-hitting
a （对难题或争议）大胆直言的
566
predominant
a.主要的
567
enmity
n.敌意，对立
568
prestigious
a.有名望的
569
presumably
adv.大概
570
prone
a 倾向于
571
quaint kweɪnt
attractive in an unusual or old-fashioned way
quaint old customs
因样式古老，罕见而吸引人
572
rampant /ˈræmpənt/
a.猖獗的
573
senseless
a.无意义的 ，非理性的
574
stab
v. 刺捅
575
requisite a /ˈrekwɪzɪt/
必需的，不可或缺的 required
only before noun] (formal) necessary for a particular purpose
She lacks the requisite experience for the job.
576
resurgent a. /rɪˈsɜːdʒənt/
复活的，复苏的
becoming stronger or more popular again
a resurgent economy
577
robust /rəʊˈbʌst/
a.健康的，强健的
578
fertility /fəˈtɪləti/
n.繁殖力
579
sentimental a.
多愁善感的
580
sheer
a.完全的
581
simmering
a.（争吵，暴力）即将爆发的
582
simplistic a.
过分单纯化
583
fragment v.
分裂，破碎
584
to be swamped by
(麻烦 物件等)大量涌至，应付不来
585
simultaneously
adv.同时地
586
snap
a.仓促的，突然地
587
speculative a.
投机的
588
snatch
v.抢走
589
sporadic /spəˈrædɪk/
happening only occasionally or at intervals that are not regular
syn intermittent
sporadic fighting/gunfire/violence
590
sprawling
a.蔓延的，广大的
591
stationary
a.静止的，固定的
592
stringent /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
1.(of a law, rule, regulation, etc.) very strict and that must be obeyed
stringent air quality regulations
2.(of financial conditions) difficult and very strictly controlled because there is not much money
the government’s stringent economic policies
593
sublime /səˈblaɪm/
a.卓越的，出色的 heavenly
1.of very high quality and causing great admiration
sublime beauty
The location of the hotel is sublime.
2.(formal, often disapproving) (of a person’s behaviour or attitudes) extreme, especially in a way that shows they are not aware of what they are doing or are not concerned about what happens because of it
the sublime confidence of youth
594
enchanted /ɪnˈtʃɑːntɪd/
a.陶醉的，着迷的
| an enchanted forest/kingdom
595
tantalizing /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
令人迫不及待的，吊胃口的
| It is a tantalizing but daunting target
596
tedious
boring
597
tentative /ˈtentətɪv/ a.
1.(of an arrangement, agreement, etc.) not definite or certain because you may want to change it later
We made a tentative arrangement to meet on Friday.
tentative conclusions
2.not behaving or done with confidence
syn hesitant
Her English is correct but tentative.
I'm taking the first tentative steps towards fitness.
598
thrilling
exciting
599
trivial /ˈtrɪviəl/
insignificant
| a trivial detail
600
tumultuous /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/
骚乱的
601
turbulent
a.动荡不安的
602
untapped
a.未被开发的
available but not yet used
untapped reserves of oil
603
vaunted /ˈvɔːntɪd/
a.炫耀的，自夸的
| proudly talked about or praised as being very good, especially when this is not deserved
604
exploit
n. 伟业，功绩
605
fictitious
invented by somebody rather than true
606
viable /ˈvaɪəbl/
that can be done; that will be successful
syn feasible
a viable option/proposition
There is no viable alternative.
607
vocal
a.大声说出主张的
608
op-ed
n.(报纸的)专栏文章
609
with a vengeance /ˈvendʒəns/
彻底地，完全地
610
tier
a row or layer of something that has several rows or layers placed one above the other
611
abhor v. /əbˈhɔː(r)/
abhor sth (formal) to hate something, for example a way of behaving or thinking, especially for moral reasons
syn detest, loathe
Most decent people abhor corruption in government.
She abhors any form of cruelty towards animals.
I loathe modern art
612
accelerate
v.加速
613
accommodate
1.容纳：The hotel can accommodate up to 5 guests.
Over 70 minutes of music can be accommodated on one CD.
2.相容：Our proposal tries to accommodate the special needs of minority groups.
3.适应：I needed to accommodate to the new schedule.
614
accumulate
累积 build up
615
multitier
a.多层的
616
administer
1.[often passive] manage
to administer a charity/fund/school
the high cost of administering medical services
2.给药，施行 give
The teacher has the authority to administer punishment.
617
adore
v.热爱
618
deliver v.
履行
619
girth /ɡɜːθ/
n.腰围
620
afflict
折磨
621
alleviate
ease
622
annihilate /əˈnaɪəleɪt/
1.destroy sb/sth completely
The human race has enough weapons to annihilate itself.
2.defeat sb/sth completely
She annihilated her opponent, who failed to win a single game.
623
overlap
重叠
624
appease
placate calm
625
articulate
to express or explain your thoughts or feelings clearly in words
He was too drunk to articulate properly.
626
assassinate /əˈsæsɪneɪt/
a plot to assassinate the president
627
assume
presume
628
backfire
to have the opposite effect to the one intended, with bad or dangerous results
Unfortunately the plan backfired.
629
to be riddled with
充满
630
banish
v.排除 expel
631
bar
ban
632
bill
宣传
633
blast
v.引爆，炸开
634
blossom
开花 bloom
635
bode /bəʊd/
to be a good/bad sign for somebody/something
syn augur /ˈɔːɡə(r)/
These figures do not bode well for the company's future.
636
bounce
move off surface； move up and down
637
bully v.n
frighten or hurt a weaker person; to use your strength or power to make somebody do something
bully somebody My son is being bullied at school.
638
bust /bʌst/
```
1.bust something to break something
I bust my camera.
2.bust sb/sth (for sth) (of the police) to suddenly enter a place and search it or arrest somebody
He's been busted for drugs.
He was busted for drunk driving.
```
639
bypass
v.避开，绕开 sidestep
640
sidestep
avoid answering a question or dealing with a problem
He sidestepped the issue by saying it was not his responsibility.
He cleverly sidestepped the tackle.
641
capitalize (on)
take advantage of
642
circumvent
get around
1. to find a way of avoiding a difficulty or a rule
They found a way of circumventing the law.
2. to go or travel around something that is blocking your way
643
cite
1. mention s as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying
He cited his heavy workload as the reason for his breakdown.
2. speak or write the exact words from a book, an author, etc.
syn quote /kwəʊt/
She cited a passage from the President’s speech.
3.cite sb (for s) (law) to order sb to appear in court; to name sb officially in a legal case
He was cited for contempt of court.
She was cited in the divorce proceedings.
644
claim
夺走（性命） take
645
collaborate
v.合作
646
to be stuffed with
塞满
647
commit
使承诺
648
complement
to add to s in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive
The team needs players who complement each other.
649
compliment / complement
If you compliment someone, you say something very nice to them:She complimented me on my English.
If one thing complements another, the two things work or look better because they are together:The different flavours complement each other perfectly.
The adjectives are also often confused. Complimentary:She made some very complimentary remarks about my English. It can also mean ‘free’:There was a complimentary basket of fruit in our room. Complementary:The team members have different but complementary skills.
650
comprehend
understand
651
comprise
1.(also be comprised of) to have sb/s as parts or members
syn consist of
The committee is comprised of representatives from both the public and private sectors.
2.comprise s to be the parts or members that form s
syn make up
Older people comprise a large proportion of those living in poverty.
652
conceal
hide
| The paintings were concealed beneath a thick layer of plaster.
653
confiscate
to officially take something away from somebody, especially as a punishment
Their land was confiscated after the war.
seize /siːz/
654
conjure (up) /ˈkʌndʒə(r)/
to make s appear as a picture in your mind
syn evoke
That smell always conjures up memories of holidays in France.
655
contain
1.if A contain B, it has that thing inside it or as part of it
This drink doesn't contain any alcohol.
Her statement contained one or two inaccuracies.
2.to keep your feelings under control
syn restrain
She was unable to contain her excitement.
contain yourself I was so furious I just couldn't contain myself (= I had to express my feelings).
3.to prevent something harmful from spreading or getting worse
to contain an epidemic
Government forces have failed to contain the rebellion.
656
contract
n. an official written agreement
| v. 收缩
657
contradict
与。矛盾 ，相抵触
658
convene /kənˈviːn/
1.[t] to arrange for people to come together for a formal meeting
to convene a meeting
2.[i] to come together for a formal meeting
The committee will convene at 11.30 next Thursday.
659
coordinate
organize the different parts of an activity and the people involved in it so that it works well
660
covet ˈkʌvət/
to want something very much, especially something that belongs to somebody else
desire
He had long coveted the chance to work with a famous musician.
661
crash
电脑死机
662
crave /kreɪv
to have a very strong desire for something
syn long for
to crave coffee
I am craving the simple pleasures of the sea and the sun
663
cripple
1.[usually passive] cripple sb to damage sb’s body so that they are no longer able to walk or move normally
syn disable
He was crippled by polio as a child.
2.[usually passive] cripple sb/sth to seriously damage or harm sb/sth
The pilot tried to land his crippled plane.
664
cruise kruːz
a journey by sea, visiting different places, especially as a holiday/vacation
I'd love to go on a round-the-world cruise.
a luxury cruise ship
665
crumble
崩溃，消失 fall apart
666
crunch
咬嚼，引申为电脑高速处理
667
cultivate
1. to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops
The land around here has never been cultivated.
2. to grow plants or crops
The people cultivate mainly rice and beans. to try to get 3.sb’s friendship or support
He purposely tried to cultivate good relations with the press.
4.to develop an attitude, a way of talking or behaving, etc.
She cultivated an air of sophistication.
668
defect
a fault in something or in the way it has been made which means that it is not perfect
a speech defect
a defect in the glass
669
defy
反抗
670
denounce
1.to strongly criticize sb/sth that you think is wrong, illegal, etc.
She publicly denounced the government's handling of the crisis.
denounce sb/sth as sth
The project was denounced as a scandalous waste of public money.
2.to tell the police, the authorities, etc. about somebody’s illegal political activities
They were denounced as spies.
denounce sb (to sb) Many people denounced their neighbours to the secret police.
671
deploy
1.to move soldiers or weapons into a position where they are ready for military action
2 000 troops were deployed in the area.
2.(formal) to use something effectively
to deploy arguments/resources
She rejected the arguments that had been deployed against her.
672
depreciate
贬值，折旧
673
derail
使出轨，破坏
674
derive
stem 源自
675
deter
deter (sb) (from sth/from doing sth) to make sb decide not to do s or continue doing s , especially by making them understand the difficulties and unpleasant results of their actions
The high price of the service could deter people from seeking advice.
676
dictate
1.dictate (s) (to sb) to say words for sb else to write down
He dictated a letter to his secretary.
2.[t] to tell sb what to do, especially in an annoying way
dictate s (to sb) :They are in no position to dictate terms (= tell other people what to do).
dictate how, what, etc…/that… :What right do they have to dictate how we live our lives?
3.to control or influence how s happens determine
When we take our vacations is very much dictated by Greg's work schedule.
dictate where, what, etc… It's generally your job that dictates where you live now.
dictate that… The social conventions of the day dictated that she should remain at home with her parents.
677
diminish
decrease
678
discipline
1.discipline sb (for sth) punish
The officers were disciplined for using racist language.
2.discipline sb train , especially a child, to obey particular rules and control the way they behave
a guide to the best ways of disciplining your child
3.to control the way you behave and make yourself do things that you believe you should do
Dieting is a matter of disciplining yourself.
discipline yourself to do sth :He disciplined himself to exercise at least three times a week.
679
disclose
reveal
disclose sth (to sb)
The spokesman refused to disclose details of the takeover to the press.
disclose that…
The report discloses that human error was to blame for the accident.
it is disclosed that… It was disclosed that two women were being interviewed by the police.
disclose what, etc… I cannot disclose what we discussed.
680
disdain
contempt
scorn
disdain sb/sth to think that sb/sth is not good enough to deserve your respect
She disdained his offer of help.
Immigrants accept the jobs disdained by the local workforce.
disdain to do sth to refuse to do sth because you think that you are too important to do it
He disdained to turn to his son for advice.
681
dissolve
1.[i] dissolve (in sth) (of a solid) to mix with a liquid and become part of it
Salt dissolves in water.
2. [t] dissolve sth (in sth) to make a solid become part of a liquid
Dissolve the tablet in water.
3.[t] dissolve sth to officially end a marriage, business agreement or parliament
Their marriage was dissolved in 1999.
The election was announced and parliament was dissolved.
682
distract
distract sb/sth (from sth) to take sb’s attention away from what they are trying to do
sy divert
You're distracting me from my work.
683
drain
排干，流掉，逐渐耗竭
684
dwarf
dwarf sth to make sth seem small or unimportant compared with sth else
The old houses were dwarfed by the huge new tower blocks.
n.矮人
685
elaborate
adj. very complicated and detailed; carefully prepared and organized
elaborate designs
She had prepared a very elaborate meal.
n.1.[i, t] to explain or describe sth in a more detailed way
- (on/upon sth) He said he was resigning but did not --- on his reasons.
- sth She went on to elaborate her argument.
2.[t] -- sth to develop a plan, an idea, etc. and make it complicated or detailed
In his plays he takes simple traditional tales and elaborates them.
686
embed
embed s (in s) to fix s firmly into a substance or solid object
an operation to remove glass that was embedded in his leg
These attitudes are deeply embedded in our society (= felt very strongly and difficult to change).
embed sb :to send a journalist, photographer, etc. to an area where there is fighting, so that he or she can travel with the army and report what is happening
embedded reporters in the war zone
687
to keep track of
随时注意（某人或情况的发展）
688
embody
represent
689
emulate
| imitate
1.emulate sb/sth (formal) to try to do s as well as sb because you admire them
She hopes to emulate her sister's sporting achievements.
2.emulate sth (of a computer program, etc.) to work in the same way as another computer, etc. and perform the same tasks
690
enlist
1.[t] to persuade sb to help you or to join you in doing s
enlist sb/sth (in s ) They hoped to enlist the help of the public in solving the crime.
enlist sb (as s ) We were enlisted as helpers.
enlist sob to do s We were enlisted to help.
2.to join or to make sb join the armed forces
syn call up, conscript, draft
They both enlisted in 1915.
enlist as s to enlist as a soldier
enlist sb in/into/for/as s He was enlisted into the US Navy.
691
hard-nosed
not affected by feelings when trying to get what you want
| a hard-nosed journalist
692
envision
```
envision sth (formal) to imagine what a situation will be like in the future, especially a situation you intend to work towards
They envision an equal society, free of poverty and disease.
```
693
assume
1. to think or accept that s is true but without having proof of it
assume (that)… It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will continue to improve.
it is assumed (that)… It is generally assumed that stress is caused by too much work.
Don't always assume the worst (= that something bad has happened).
2.assume sth (formal) to take or begin to have power or responsibility
syn take on
Rebel forces have assumed control of the capital.
The court assumed responsibility for the girl's welfare.
694
eradicate sth
eradicate sth from sth
e- /ex-‘out’ + radix, radic- ‘root’.
to destroy or get rid of sth completely, especially sth bad
syn wipe out eliminate
Diphtheria has been virtually eradicated in the United States.
We are determined to eradicate racism from our sport.
695
erupt
The volcano could erupt at any time.
696
```
escalate (into sth)
escalate sth (into sth)
```
to become or make s greater, worse, more serious, etc.
The fighting escalated into a full-scale war.
the escalating costs of health care
We do not want to escalate the war.
697
line
n.系列产品
698
escort sb (+ adv./prep.)
to go with sb to protect or guard them or to show them the way
The President arrived, escorted by twelve soldiers.
Let me escort you home.
699
resort
n.a place where a lot of people go on holiday/vacation
a popular holiday resort
v.
700
evaluate sth
| evaluate how, whether, etc…
assess
to form an opinion of the amount, value or quality of something after thinking about it carefully
Our research attempts to evaluate the effectiveness of the different drugs.
We need to evaluate how well the policy is working.
701
validate something
to prove that something is true
to validate a theory
The research findings do not validate the claims made by the manufacturer.
702
evoke something
| from e- (ex-) ‘out of, from’ + vocare ‘to call’.
(formal) to bring a feeling, a memory or an image into your mind
The music evoked memories of her youth.
703
expire
| ex- ‘out’ + spirare ‘breathe’.
1.[i] (of a document, an agreement, etc.) to be no longer valid because the period of time for which it could be used has ended
syn run out
When does your driving licence expire?
Our lease on the house expires next month.
2.[i] (of a period of time, especially one during which sb holds a position of authority) to end
His term of office expires at the end of June.
3.[i] (literary) to die
She had expired while bearing her son.
704
feature (in)
1. [t] to include a particular person or thing as a special feature
feature sb/sth as sb/sth
The film features Cary Grant as a professor.
feature sb/sth
The latest model features alloy wheels and an electronic alarm.
Many of the hotels featured in the brochure offer special deals for weekend breaks.
2.[i] feature (in sth) to have an important part in sth
Olive oil and garlic feature prominently in his recipes.
705
foresee
predict
706
gotta-have
got to have 表示非买不可
707
foreshadow
forebode
| His sudden death had been foreshadowed by earlier health scares.
708
forgo sth
do without
(formal) to decide not to have or do sth that you would like to have or do
No one was prepared to forgo their lunch hour to attend the meeting.
Time to prepare was a luxury he would have to forgo.
709
foster
1.[t] foster sth to encourage sth to develop
syn encourage, promote
The club's aim is to foster better relations within the community.
2.[t, i] foster (sb) to take another person’s child into your home for a period of time, without becoming his or her legal parents
They have fostered over 60 children during the past ten years.
We couldn't adopt a child, so we decided to foster.
710
fret
[i , t ] fret (about/over sth) fret (that…) to be worried or unhappy and not able to relax
Fretting about it won't help.
Her baby starts to fret as soon as she goes out of the room.
711
```
recount sth (to sb)
recount what, how, etc…
```
to tell sb about sth, especially sth that you have experienced
recount the details of the conversation to the court.
They recounted what had happened during those years.
712
hamper
[often passive] hamper sb/sth to prevent sb from easily doing or achieving sth
syn hinder
Our efforts were severely hampered by a lack of money.
713
harass /ˈhærəs/
1.[often passive] harass sb to annoy or worry sb by putting pressure on them or saying or doing unpleasant things to them
He has complained of being harassed by the police.
She claims she has been sexually harassed at work.
2.harass sb/sth to make repeated attacks on an enemy
syn harry
Our convoys are being continually harassed by enemy submarines.
714
harbor
1.harbour sb :to hide and protect sb who is hiding from the police
Police believe someone must be harbouring the killer.
2.harbour sth : to keep feelings or thoughts, especially negative ones, in your mind for a long time
The arsonist ˈɑːsənɪst may harbour a grudge ɡrʌdʒ against the company.
She began to harbour doubts about the decision.
He still harbours ambitions of playing professional soccer.
3.harbour sth: to contain sth and allow it to develop
These woodlands once harboured a colony of red deer..
715
harness
We must harness the skill and creativity of our workforce.
716
haunt
| home
1.haunt sb/sth if the ghost of a dead person haunts a place, people say that they have seen it there
A headless rider haunts the country lanes.
I’ll come back to haunt you!
2.haunt sb
The memory of that day still haunts me.
For years she was haunted by guilt.
3.haunt sb to continue to cause problems for sb for a long time
That decision came back to haunt him.
She has been haunted by her past during her career.
717
heap (on)
pile on
1.heap sth (up) to put things in an untidy pile
Rocks were heaped up on the side of the road.
She looked at the vegetables heaped on the table.
2.to put a lot of sth in a pile on sth
heap A on B She heaped food on my plate.
heap B with A She heaped my plate with food.
3.to give a lot of sth such as praise or criticism to sb
heap A on B He heaped praise on his team.
heap B with A He heaped his team with praise.
718
hobble
1.[i ] (+ adv./prep.) to walk with difficulty, especially because your feet or legs hurt
syn limp
The old man hobbled across the road.
2.[t ] hobble sth to tie together two legs of a horse or other animal in order to stop it from running away
The horse’s hind legs had been hobbled.
3.[t ] hobble sth hinder
Our work is hobbled by the amount of bureaucracy involved.
719
ignite /ɪɡˈnaɪt/
| ‘set on fire’
to start to burn; to make something start to burn
Gas ignites very easily.
Tempers ignited when the whole family spent Christmas together.
His words ignited their anger.
720
illustrate
demonstrate
721
immerse (oneself)
| in- ‘in’ + mergere ‘to dip’.
engross
1.immerse sb/sth (in sth) to put sb/sth into a liquid so that they or it are completely covered
The seeds will swell when immersed in water.
2.immerse yourself/sb in sth to become or make sb completely involved in sth
She immersed herself in her work.
Clare and Phil were immersed in conversation in the corner.
722
imply
1.to suggest that sth is true or that you feel or think sth, without saying so directly
imply (that)… Are you implying (that) I am wrong?
imply sth I disliked the implied criticism in his voice.
His silence seemed to imply agreement.
it is implied that… It was implied that we were at fault.
2. to make it seem likely that sth is true or exists
syn suggest
imply (that)… The survey implies (that) more people are moving house than was thought.
3.imply sth (of an idea, action, etc.) to make sth necessary in order to be successful
syn mean
The project implies an enormous investment in training.
723
incorporate
| in- ‘into’ + corporare ‘form into a body’ (from corpus, corpor- ‘body’).
1.to include sth so that it forms a part of sth
incorporate sth The new car design incorporates all the latest safety features.
incorporate sth in/into/within sth We have incorporated all the latest safety features into the design.
Many of your suggestions have been incorporated in the plan.
2.[often passive] incorporate sth (business) to create a legally recognized company
The company was incorporated in 2008.
724
induce
| in- ‘into’ + ducere ‘to lead'
1.induce sb to do sth (formal) to persuade or influence
Nothing would induce me to take the job.
2.induce sth (formal) to cause
drugs which induce sleep
725
indulge (in)
1.[i, t] to allow yourself to have or do sth that you like, especially sth that is considered bad for you
indulge in sth They went into town to indulge in some serious shopping.
She was free to indulge in a little romantic daydreaming.
indulge yourself (with sth) I indulged myself with a long hot bath.
For a special treat, indulge yourself with one of these luxury desserts.
2.[t] indulge sth to satisfy a particular desire, interest, etc.
The inheritance enabled him to indulge his passion for art.
In the closing lines, the poet indulges his sense of irony.
726
inflict sth on/upon sb/sth
| fligere ‘to strike’.
to make sb/sth suffer sth unpleasant
They inflicted a humiliating defeat on the home team.
Heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy.
727
instill
```
implant
instil sth (in/into sb) to gradually make sb feel, think or behave in a particular way over a period of time
to instil confidence/discipline/fear into somebody
```
728
to emerge from
e- (ex-) ‘out, forth’ + mergere ‘to dip’.
| 脱离，终结（某困境）
729
intervene
| inter- ‘between’ + venire ‘come’.
[i ] to become involved in a situation in order to improve or help it
She might have been killed if the neighbours hadn't intervened.
intervene in sth The President intervened personally in the crisis.
730
intimidate
| ‘made timid’
```
browbeat
intimidate sb (into sth/into doing sth) to frighten or threaten sb so that they will do what you want
They were accused of intimidating people into voting for them.
She refused to be intimidated by their threats.
```
731
intrigue
| to puzzle, make curious
1.[t, often passive] intrigue sb it intrigues sb that… to make sb very interested and want to know more about sth
The idea intrigued her.
You've really intrigued me—tell me more!
There was something about him that intrigued her.
2.[i ] intrigue (with sb) (against sb) (formal) to secretly plan with other people to harm sb
732
isolate
cut off
733
jeopardize
threaten endanger
to risk harming or destroying sth/sb
He would never do anything to jeopardize his career.
734
lapse
1.[i] (of a contract, an agreement, etc.) to be no longer valid because the period of time that it lasts has come to an end
She had allowed her membership to lapse.
The booking will automatically lapse if the deposit is not paid within two weeks.
2.[i] to gradually become weaker or come to an end
syn expire slip
lapse into a coma and die
735
lobby
lobby (sb) (for/against sth) to try to influence a politician or the government and, for example, persuade them to support or oppose a change in the law
Farmers will lobby Congress for higher subsidies.
Women's groups are lobbying to get more public money for children.
736
loom
1.[i ] (+ adv./prep.) to appear as a large shape that is not clear, especially in a frightening or threatening way
A dark shape loomed up ahead of us.
2.[i ] to appear important or threatening and likely to happen soon
There was a crisis looming.
737
loot
| ‘rob’
plunder
loot (sth) to steal things from shops/stores or buildings after a riot, fire, etc.
More than 20 shops were looted.
The invaders rampaged through the streets, looting and killing.
738
manifest
show
739
lapse into sth
1.to gradually pass into a worse or less active state or condition
to lapse into unconsciousness/a coma
She lapsed into silence again.
2.to start speaking or behaving in a different way, often one that is less acceptable
He soon lapsed back into his old ways.
740
ˌloom ˈlarge
to be worrying or frightening and seem hard to avoid
| The prospect of war loomed large.
741
ennui /ɒnˈwiː/
n.feelings of being bored and not satisfied because nothing interesting is happening
742
marvel
marvel (at sth) marvel that… + speech to be very surprised or impressed by sth
Everyone marvelled at his courage.
743
monitor
监视
744
moonlight
he sometimes moonlights as a chef
745
mourn
grieve for
746
nurture
cultivate
747
outfit
fit out
| 配备，供给
748
stretch
n.范围
749
penetrate
grasp. fathom
penetrate its disguises
看透
750
phase. (in/out)
the partnership will phase in such activities as bill paying
逐渐引进或废除
751
plunge
rocks plunged into the atmosphere
| 冲进
752
proclaim.
declare. announce
753
prod
stimulate
754
prod visitors into grappling with those horrific tales
| to grapple with 设法解决（困难）
prompt.=encourage
755
prosecute
起诉，告发
756
provoke
The announcement provoked a storm of protest.
757
prowl
1.[i,t] (+ adv./prep.) (of an animal) to move quietly and carefully around an area, especially when hunting
The tiger prowled through the undergrowth.
2.[i,t] (+ adv./prep.) especially with the intention of committing a crime
A man was seen prowling around outside the factory just before the fire started.
3.[i,t] (+ adv./prep.)especially because you are bored, anxious, etc., and cannot relax
He prowled the empty rooms of the house at night.
758
quell
1.quell sth/sb to stop something such as violent behaviour or protests
Extra police were called in to quell the disturbances.
(figurative) She started to giggle, but Bob quelled her with a look.
2.quell sth to stop or reduce strong or unpleasant feelings
syn calm
to quell your fears
759
rebound
to bounce back after hitting sth
760
omen
1.a sign of what is going to happen in the future
syn portent
an omen of death/disaster
2.omen for sth
The omens for their future success are not good.
761
reclaim
索回
762
reconcile
1.reconcile sth (with sth) to find an acceptable way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that seem to be opposed to each other
an attempt to reconcile the need for industrial development with concern for the environment
It was hard to reconcile his career ambitions with the needs of his children.
2.[usually passive] to make people become friends again after an argument or a disagreement
reconcile sb The pair were reconciled after Jackson made a public apology.
reconcile sb with sb He has recently been reconciled with his wife.
reconcile sb/yourself (to sth) to make sb/yourself accept an unpleasant situation because it is not possible to change it
syn resign yourself to
He could not reconcile himself to the prospect of losing her.
763
tariff /ˈtærɪf/
A general tariff was imposed on foreign imports.
764
recruit
They recruited several new members to the club.
765
relate
1.show or make a connection between two or more things
syn connect
I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind.
relate A to B In the future, pay increases will be related to productivity.
2.(formal) to give a spoken or written report of sth; to tell a story
relate sth She relates her childhood experiences in the first chapters.
766
relinquish
give up
767
renounce
1.renounce sth to state officially that you are no longer going to keep a title, position, etc.
syn give sth up
to renounce a claim/title/privilege/right
Will Charles renounce the throne in favour of his son?
2.renounce sth to state publicly that you no longer have a particular belief or that you will no longer behave in a particular way
to renounce ideals/principles/beliefs, etc.
a joint declaration renouncing the use of violence
768
repent
to feel and show that you are sorry for sth bad or wrong that you have done
God welcomes the sinner who repents.
repent of sth She had repented of what she had done.
repent sth He came to repent his hasty decision (= wished he had not taken it).
769
restrain
to stop sth that is growing or increasing from becoming too large
770
retrieve
recover get back
| The dog retrieved the ball from the water.
771
savor /ˈseɪvə(r)/
1.savour sth to enjoy the full taste or flavour of sth, especially by eating or drinking it slowly
syn relish
He ate his meal slowly, savouring every mouthful.
She took a sip of wine, savouring the fine vintage.
2.savour sth to enjoy a feeling or an experience thoroughly
syn relish
I wanted to savour every moment.
He sat for a few moments, savouring the memory to the full.
772
relish ˈrelɪʃ
enjoy
to relish a fight/challenge/debate
to relish the idea/thought of sth
I don't relish the prospect of getting up early tomorrow.
relish (sb/sth) doing sth Nobody relishes cleaning the oven.
773
scramble
1.[i] + adv./prep. to move quickly, especially with difficulty, using your hands to help you
syn clamber
She managed to scramble over the wall.
2.[i] push/fight
scramble for sth The audience scrambled for the exits.
scramble to do sth Shoppers were scrambling to get the best bargains.
3.[t] achieve sth with difficulty
scramble sth Cork scrambled a 1–0 win over Monaghan.
scramble sth + adv./prep. Rooney managed to scramble the ball into the net.
774
scrape /skreɪp/
1.remove[t]
scrape sth (+ adv./prep.) She scraped the mud off her boots.
We scraped away the top layer of wallpaper.
scrape sth + adj. The kids had scraped their plates clean.
2.[t] damage
scrape sth She fell and scraped her knee.
scrape sth + adv./prep. I scraped the side of my car on the wall.
775
seduce
tempt
1.seduce sb to persuade somebody to have sex with you, especially somebody who is younger or who has less experience than you
2.seduce sb (into sth/into doing sth) to persuade sb to do sth that they would not usually agree to do by making it seem very attractive
syn entice
The promise of huge profits seduced him into parting with his money.
776
shatter
destroy
[i,t] to suddenly break into small pieces; to make sth suddenly break into small pieces
shatter (into sth) He dropped the vase and it shattered into pieces on the floor.
777
shell
炮击
778
shun
avoid
779
shuttle
往返，穿梭
780
snap
1.break[t, i]
snap sth The wind had snapped the tree in two.
snap sth off (sth) He snapped a twig off a bush.
snap (off) Suddenly, the rope snapped.
The branch she was standing on must have snapped off.
2.[i,t] to move, into a particular position quickly, especially with a sudden sharp noise
+ adj. The lid snapped shut.
His eyes snapped open.
+ adv./prep. He snapped to attention and saluted.
snap sth + adj. She snapped the bag shut.
3.speak impatiently
+ speech ‘Don't just stand there,’ she snapped.
snap (at sb) I was tempted to snap back angrily at him.
snap sth He snapped a reply.
781
snap up
争相抢购
782
spell
1.[t] spell sth (for sb/sth) to have sth, usually sth bad, as a result; to mean sth, usually sth bad
The crop failure spelt disaster for many farmers.
This defeat spelt the end of his hopes of winning the title again.
2.[t] spell sb (North American English, informal) to replace for a short time sb who is doing a particular activity so that they can rest
Carter will be here in an hour to spell you.
783
spur
encourage
784
pick up
（情势，健康，成绩等）好转
785
strand
1.strand sb to leave sb in a place from which they have no way of leaving
The strike left hundreds of tourists stranded at the airport.
2.strand sth to make a boat, fish, whale, etc. be left on land and unable to return to the water
The ship was stranded on a sandbank.
786
persona
n.(戏剧、小说里的)角色、人物
787
script
n. a written text of a play, film/movie, broadcast, talk, etc.
That line isn't in the original script.
788
strangle
(把人)勒死，抑制，阻挠
789
stride
v.[i] (not used in the perfect tenses) + adv./prep. to walk with long steps in a particular direction
We strode across the snowy fields.
She came striding along to meet me.
790
stuff
充满，装满 cram
791
stumble
摔倒，喻失败
792
subsidize /ˈsʌbsɪdaɪz/
subsidize sb/sth to give money to sb or an organization to help pay for sth; to give a subsidy
syn fund
The housing projects are subsidized by the government.
She's not prepared to subsidize his gambling any longer
793
surge
暴涨 increase
794
project
v.预估
795
surpass
1.surpass (sb/sth/yourself) (formal) to do or be better than sb/sth
He hopes one day to surpass the world record.
Its success has surpassed all expectations.
Her cooking was always good, but this time she had surpassed herself (= done better than her own high standards).
scenery of surpassing beauty
796
box-office
adj.票房的，叫座的
797
swarm
[i] + adv./prep. (often disapproving) to move around in a large group
Tourists were swarming all over the island.
798
tamper with sth
to make changes to sth without permission, especially in order to damage it
syn interfere with
Someone had obviously tampered with the brakes of my car.
799
tap
v.开发，利用
800
tempt
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1.to attract sb or make sb want to do or have sth, even if they know it is wrong
tempt sb (into sth/into doing sth) I was tempted by the dessert menu.
Don't tempt thieves by leaving valuables clearly visible.
tempt sb to do sth I was tempted to take the day off.
2.to persuade sb to do sth that you want them to do, for example by offering them sth
tempt sb (into sth/into doing sth) How can we tempt young people into engineering?
tempt sb to do sth Nothing would tempt me to live here.
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801
tip
v.使倾斜
802
topple
overthrow
803
untenable
adj.(of a theory, position, etc.) that cannot be defended against attack or criticism
His position had become untenable and he was forced to resign.
He found no one to support his largely untenable views.
804
torment
torture
805
trail
follow
806
tug
yank 用力拉
807
underline
underscore
808
unravel /ʌnˈrævl/
弄清楚，解开（谜团、秘密等）The discovery will help scientists unravel the mystery of the Ice Age
809
unveil
reveal
810
verify
confirm
811
warrant
(formal) to make sth necessary or appropriate in a particular situation
syn justify
warrant sth Further investigation is clearly warranted.
The TV appearance was so brief that it hardly warranted comment.
They do not consider the case serious enough to warrant a government enquiry.
warrant (sb/sth) doing sth The situation scarcely warrants their/them being dismissed.
812
follow-up
adj.follow-up treatment at the local hospital
| a follow-up study
813
whip
defeat
814
wreck
damage or destroy
