单词释义

  1. governor - n.

    • paraphrase:a person who controls a region or organization

    • synonym:leader, ruler

    • example:Although the governor proposed new policies, many citizens disagreed because they felt the changes were unfair.

  2. acute - adj.

    • paraphrase:very serious or severe

    • synonym:intense, sharp

    • example:The doctor said the pain was acute, so she prescribed medicine which would help reduce it quickly.

  3. organism - n.

    • paraphrase:a living thing, like a plant or animal

    • synonym:creature, being

    • example:Scientists study tiny organisms that live in water to understand how they survive whereas larger animals need more resources.

  4. tragedy - n.

    • paraphrase:a very sad event or disaster

    • synonym:disaster, misfortune

    • example:The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands, but the community rebuilt what was destroyed over time.

  5. spouse - n.

    • paraphrase:a husband or wife

    • synonym:partner, mate

    • example:When my spouse travels for work, I take care of the kids unless my parents can help.

  6. outlook - n.

    • paraphrase:a person’s way of thinking about something

    • synonym:perspective, attitude

    • example:Her outlook on life is positive, although she faces challenges that would discourage others.

  7. invoke - v.

    • paraphrase:to call on something for help or support

    • synonym:summon, cite

    • example:The lawyer invoked a law which protects workers’ rights, whereas the company argued it didn’t apply.

  8. turbulent - adj.

    • paraphrase:full of conflict or disorder

    • synonym:chaotic, unstable

    • example:The flight was turbulent because of the storm, so the pilot changed course where the weather was calmer.

  9. interference - n.

    • paraphrase:unwanted involvement that disrupts

    • synonym:disruption, meddling

    • example:The Wi-Fi signal was weak due to interference from other devices, unless we moved closer to the router.

  10. globe - n.

  • paraphrase:the Earth or a round object representing it

  • synonym:planet, sphere

  • example:Climate change affects the entire globe, which is why countries must work together to find solutions.

  1. psychiatry - n.
  • paraphrase:the study and treatment of mental illness

  • synonym:therapy, mental health

  • example:Psychiatry helps people who struggle with anxiety, although some prefer alternative treatments like meditation.

  1. whirl - v.
  • paraphrase:to spin or move quickly in circles

  • synonym:spin, twirl

  • example:The leaves whirled in the wind when the storm started, whereas the heavier branches stayed still.

  1. employment - n.
  • paraphrase:having a job or work

  • synonym:job, occupation

  • example:Employment rates improved after the factory opened, which provided jobs for many locals.

  1. rational - adj.
  • paraphrase:based on reason or logic

  • synonym:logical, sensible

  • example:His decision was rational because he weighed all the options before choosing.

  1. welfare - n.
  • paraphrase:the health and happiness of people

  • synonym:well-being, safety

  • example:The government increased welfare programs so that families in need could get help if they qualified.

  1. symptom - n.
  • paraphrase:a sign of illness or a problem

  • synonym:sign, indicator

  • example:A fever is a symptom of infection, although not all infections cause one.

  1. currency - n.
  • paraphrase:the money used in a country

  • synonym:money, cash

  • example:The euro is the currency used in France, whereas Japan uses the yen.

  1. insight - n.
  • paraphrase:a deep understanding of something

  • synonym:understanding, wisdom

  • example:Her insight into the problem helped solve it, which surprised everyone.

  1. defence - n.
  • paraphrase:protection against harm or attack

  • synonym:protection, security

  • example:The army strengthened its defence because tensions were rising in the region.

  1. capable - adj.
  • paraphrase:able to do something well

  • synonym:competent, skilled

  • example:She is capable of fixing the computer, unless the problem is too complex.

  1. acquisition - n.
  • paraphrase:the act of gaining something

  • synonym:purchase, obtainment

  • example:The company’s acquisition of the smaller firm was successful, although some employees were laid off.

  1. classify - v.
  • paraphrase:to sort things into groups

  • synonym:categorize, organize

  • example:Scientists classify animals based on their traits, which helps in studying them.

  1. allowance - n.
  • paraphrase:money given regularly for a purpose

  • synonym:stipend, budget

  • example:Parents give their kids an allowance so they can learn how to manage money.

  1. duplicity - n.
  • paraphrase:dishonest behavior that deceives

  • synonym:deceit, deception

  • example:His duplicity was revealed when the truth came out, whereas others had trusted him completely.

  1. superb - adj.
  • paraphrase:excellent or of very high quality

  • synonym:excellent, outstanding

  • example:The concert was superb because the musicians played perfectly.

  1. considerate - adj.
  • paraphrase:thoughtful of others’ feelings

  • synonym:kind, thoughtful

  • example:He is considerate, so he always asks if others need help before acting.

  1. coherent - adj.
  • paraphrase:clear and logical

  • synonym:logical, consistent

  • example:Her argument was coherent, which made it easy to follow her reasoning.

  1. spot - n.
  • paraphrase:a small mark or place

  • synonym:mark, stain

  • example:There was a spot on the wall where the paint had chipped.

  1. elect - v.
  • paraphrase:to choose someone by voting

  • synonym:select, vote for

  • example:Citizens will elect a new mayor unless the election is postponed.

  1. consult - v.
  • paraphrase:to ask for advice or information

  • synonym:ask, seek advice

  • example:She consulted a doctor when her symptoms worsened, which was the right decision.

  1. extinct - adj.
  • paraphrase:no longer existing

  • synonym:vanished, dead

  • example:Dinosaurs are extinct, although scientists study their fossils to learn about them.

  1. premier - adj.
  • paraphrase:first in importance or rank

  • synonym:leading, top

  • example:The premier university in the country attracts students from all over the world.

  1. composition - n.
  • paraphrase:the way something is made or written

  • synonym:structure, makeup

  • example:The composition of the painting was balanced, which made it pleasing to look at.

  1. circumstance - n.
  • paraphrase:a fact or condition affecting a situation

  • synonym:situation, condition

  • example:Under normal circumstances, the event would proceed as planned unless bad weather interfered.

  1. hamper - v.
  • paraphrase:to slow or block progress

  • synonym:hinder, obstruct

  • example:Heavy traffic hampered our trip, whereas the return journey was much faster.

  1. utilize - v.
  • paraphrase:to use something effectively

  • synonym:use, employ

  • example:The team utilized new technology to improve efficiency, which saved time and money.

  1. readily - adv.
  • paraphrase:easily or without difficulty

  • synonym:easily, quickly

  • example:She readily agreed to help, although she was busy with her own work.

  1. radical - adj.
  • paraphrase:extreme or very different

  • synonym:extreme, revolutionary

  • example:The new law introduced radical changes, whereas the old system had been in place for decades.

  1. selfish - adj.
  • paraphrase:caring only about oneself

  • synonym:greedy, self-centered

  • example:His selfish behavior upset his friends, who expected him to share.

  1. department - n.
  • paraphrase:a division of a large organization

  • synonym:section, branch

  • example:The IT department fixed the computers when they crashed, which prevented delays.

  1. rival - n.
  • paraphrase:a competitor or opponent

  • synonym:competitor, opponent

  • example:The two companies are rivals, although they sometimes collaborate on projects.

  1. neutral - adj.
  • paraphrase:not supporting either side

  • synonym:impartial, unbiased

  • example:The judge remained neutral during the trial, whereas the lawyers argued fiercely.

  1. revenge - n.
  • paraphrase:harm done in return for harm

  • synonym:retaliation, vengeance

  • example:He sought revenge after the betrayal, but his friends advised him to forgive.

  1. snap - v.
  • paraphrase:to break suddenly or make a sharp sound

  • synonym:break, crack

  • example:The branch snapped under his weight when he climbed the tree.

  1. minor - adj.
  • paraphrase:not very important or serious

  • synonym:small, slight

  • example:The damage was minor, so we repaired it ourselves without calling a professional.

  1. abound - v.
  • paraphrase:to exist in large numbers

  • synonym:teem, overflow

  • example:Wildflowers abound in the meadow during spring, which attracts many visitors.

  1. curriculum - n.
  • paraphrase:the subjects taught in a school

  • synonym:syllabus, program

  • example:The school updated its curriculum to include coding, whereas before it focused only on traditional subjects.

  1. collective - adj.
  • paraphrase:done or shared by a group

  • synonym:group, shared

  • example:The collective effort of the team led to success, although some members contributed more than others.

  1. intensively - adv.
  • paraphrase:with great effort or focus

  • synonym:thoroughly, rigorously

  • example:She studied intensively for the exam, which helped her score well.

  1. cement - n.
  • paraphrase:a building material that hardens

  • synonym:concrete, mortar

  • example:The workers used cement to fix the cracks in the sidewalk, unless rain delayed the project.


单词列表

leader, ruler
intense, sharp
creature, being
disaster, misfortune
partner, mate
perspective, attitude
summon, cite
chaotic, unstable
disruption, meddling
planet, sphere
therapy, mental health
spin, twirl
job, occupation
logical, sensible
well-being, safety
sign, indicator
money, cash
understanding, wisdom
protection, security
competent, skilled
purchase, obtainment
categorize, organize
stipend, budget
deceit, deception
excellent, outstanding
kind, thoughtful
logical, consistent
mark, stain
select, vote for
ask, seek advice
vanished, dead
leading, top
structure, makeup
situation, condition
hinder, obstruct
use, employ
easily, quickly
extreme, revolutionary
greedy, self-centered
section, branch
competitor, opponent
impartial, unbiased
retaliation, vengeance
break, crack
small, slight
teem, overflow
syllabus, program
group, shared
thoroughly, rigorously
concrete, mortar