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Amorphous adj. |
having no definite or clear shape or form无组织的； 模糊的； 无固定形状的； 非结晶的
amorphously adv. amorphousness n.
nebulous vague baggy
an amorphous mass of cells with no identity at all |
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Arbitrary adj. |
not planned or chosen for a particular reason随意的，任性的，随心所欲的
arbitrarily adv. arbitrariness n.
capricious discretionary erratic
The choice of players for the team seemed completely arbitrary
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Benevolent adj. |
kind and generous好心肠的； 与人为善的； 乐善好施的； 慈善的
benevolence n. benevolently adv.
benign caring compassionate
They believe that the country needs a benevolent dictator. |
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Elated adj. |
very happy and excited兴高采烈的，得意洋洋的
delighted ecstatic enchanted
For my part, I feel elated and close to tears |
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Enthrall v. |
to hold the attention of (someone) by being very exciting, interesting, or beautiful迷住，吸引住； 使感到非常愉快
enthralling adj.
beguile bewitch enchant
The author enthrall, enthralled the minds of his readers. |
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Impugn v. |
to criticize (a person's character, intentions, etc.) by suggesting that someone is not honest and should not be trusted非难，指谪； 对…有怀疑
assail contravene tar
Rose and I differ somewhat in our definition of art. Not to impugn your work, sir. |
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Ludicrous adj. |
very foolish可笑的； 荒唐的
ludicrously adv. ludicrousness n.
bizarre comical crazy
You flatter yourself. Why would we go to such ludicrous lengths? |
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Marginal adj. |
not very important页边的 边缘的 边际的 书页空白处的
insignificant minimal minor
For low-paid workers, the marginal tax rate is at least 75%. |
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Paucity n. |
a small amount of something : an amount that is less than what is needed or wanted少量，缺乏，不足
dearth insufficiency smallness
a paucity of information |
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Perfunctory adj. |
used to describe something that is done without energy or enthusiasm because of habit or because it is expected敷衍的； 马虎的； 肤浅的； 浅薄的
perfunctorily adv.
cursory offhand sketchy
They give their new employees a day or two of perfunctory orientation |
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Polemical adj. |
a strong written or spoken attack against someone else's opinions, beliefs, practices, etc.辩论法的； 辩论术的； 好辩的； 挑起争端的
polemically adv. polemic n.
belligerent combative contentious
The letter was probably written for polemical impact. It is scarcely credible |
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Sanguine adj. |
confident and hopeful乐观的，充满希望的； 面色红润的； 血红色的
buoyant cheerful confident
They have begun to take a more sanguine view |
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Sardonic adj. |
showing that you disapprove of or do not like someone or something : showing disrespect or scorn for someone or something嘲笑的； 讥笑的； 讽刺的； 冷笑的
sardonically adv.
acerbic biting caustic
Occasionally he made a humorously sardonic remark |
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Terse adj. |
brief and direct in a way that may seem rude or unfriendly（说话、文笔等）精练的，简洁的； 扼要的
tersely adv. terseness n.
brusque concise cryptic
His tone was terse as he asked the question. |
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Vacillate v. |
to repeatedly change your opinions or desires摇摆； 振荡； 波动； 犹豫
vacillation n.
dither fluctuate oscillate
We cannot vacillate on the question of the party's leadership |
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Aplomb n. |
confidence and skill shown especially in a difficult situation 自信，沉着，泰然自若
equanimity nonchalance
The whole cast executed the production with truly professional aplomb |
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Augment v. |
to increase the size or amount of (something)增强，加强； 增加，增添； （使）扩张，扩大
augmentation n.
add to amplify boost
The government'sfirst concern was to augment the army and auxiliary forces. |
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Cantankerous adj. |
often angry and annoyed脾气不好的，爱争吵的
cranky dour grouchy
a cantankerous old man |
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Disdain n. |
a feeling of strong dislike or disapproval of someone or something you think does not deserve respect鄙视，轻蔑
antipathy arrogance aversion
She shared her daughter's disdain for her fellow countrymen. |
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Epitome n. |
a perfect example : an example that represents or expresses something very well — usually used in the phrase the epitome of缩影； 典型的人或事物； （书、演讲等的）摘要
apotheosis embodiment essence
T-shirts, the epitome of American casualness, have moved upscale. |
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Foible n. |
a minor fault in someone's character or behavior 小缺点，小癖好
eccentricity failing frailty
If there was any foible in the SL-II's handling it only shows up when sprinting hard |
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Haphazard adj. |
having no plan, order, or direction偶然的，随意的； 无计划的； 任意的，胡乱的
haphazardly adv.
aimless arbitrary careless
He had never seen such a haphazard approach to filmmaking as Roberto's |
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Indignant adj. |
feeling or showing anger because of something that is unfair or wrong : very angry愤怒的，愤慨的； 愤愤不平的； 激愤
indignantly adv.
annoyed flurious heated
MPs were indignant that the government had not consulted them |
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Mellifluous adj. |
having a smooth, flowing sound声音甜美的，悦耳的
mellifluously adv.
agreeable dulcet euphonic
I grew up around people who had wonderful, mellifluous voices |
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Obstreperous adj. |
difficult to control and often noisy喧嚣的，喧闹的； 不服约束的
blusterous boisterous booming
You know I have no intention of being awkward and obstreperous. |
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Predilection n. |
a natural liking for something : a tendency to do or to be attracted to something偏爱，偏好，嗜好
fondness leaning penchant
He has a predilection for rich food. |
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Redolent adj. |
having a strong smell : full of a fragrance or odor有强烈气味的； 使人联想或回想起某事物的
evocative perfumed pungent
an atmosphere redolent of the sea and ships |
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Renounce v. |
to say especially in a formal or official way that you will no longer have or accept (something) : to formally give up (something)放弃，抛弃； 拒绝，否认
deny disavow discard
I call on everyone to renounce the use of violence and armed struggle.
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Sanction n. |
an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc.制裁，处罚； 批准，认可； 约束力； 鼓励
approval acquiescence allowance
The Security Council will consider taking future actions against sanction-busters |
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Stoic adj. |
showing no emotion especially when something bad is happening斯多葛学派哲学家
stoically adv.
aloof apathetic detached
The kids of Kobe try to be as stoic as their parents in this tragic situation |
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Preliminary adj. |
coming before the main part of something初步的，初级的； 预备的； 开端的； 序言的
exploratory preparatory prior
The winner of each preliminary goes through to the final |
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Diminish v. |
to become or to cause (something) to become less in size, importance, etc.（使）减少，缩小； 减弱…的权势
diminishment n.
abate curtail decline
Federalism is intended to diminish the power of the central state |
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Depreciate v. |
to cause (something) to have a lower price or value贬值，跌价； 轻视
decrease depress deteriorate
New cars start to depreciate as soon as they are on the road. |
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Compliment n. |
a remark that says something good about someone or something恭维； 敬意； 道贺，贺词； 致意
admiration adulation applause
We consider it a compliment to be called "conservative" |
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Postpone v. |
to decide that something which had been planned for a particular time will be done at a later time instead使延期，延缓； 把…放在次要地位； 把…放在后面
postponement n.
adjourn defer delay
I had to postpone ideas of a career and stay at home |
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Protrude v. |
to stick out使突出； 使伸出
protruding adj.
bulge jut out poke
"Her name Belle Watling,'said Uncle Peter, his lower lip beginning to protrude |
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Succumb v. |
to stop trying to resist something屈服； 死亡
bow break down buckle
I was determined not to succumb to the virus. |
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Vanity n. |
the quality of people who have too much pride in their own appearance, abilities, achievements, etc. : the quality of being vain虚荣，浮华； 自负； 空虚，无聊的事物； 无价值的东西
arrogance pride affectation
Frank Deford is a contributing editor for Vanity Fair magazine |
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Chronic adj. |
continuing or occurring again and again for a long time慢性；疾病经久难治的；慢性的；慢性病
chronically adv.
constant continual continuing
Those who suffer from narcissism become self-absorbed or chronic show-offs |
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Bland adj. |
not interesting or exciting布兰德住所名称
blandly adv. blandness n.
banal boring dull
a rather bland diet of soup, fish and bread |
