单词释义

  1. mature - adj./v.

    • paraphrase:fully grown or developed

    • synonym:grown, ripe, adult

    • example:Although the fruit looks ripe, it needs more time to mature before we can eat it.

  2. imminent - adj.

    • paraphrase:about to happen very soon

    • synonym:approaching, nearing

    • example:The storm clouds suggest rain is imminent, so we should hurry home unless we want to get wet.

  3. convention - n.

    • paraphrase:a formal meeting or accepted way of doing things

    • synonym:conference, custom

    • example:At the tech convention, which lasted three days, experts discussed AI trends whereas beginners attended workshops.

  4. portrait - n.

    • paraphrase:a painting or photo of a person

    • synonym:picture, image

    • example:She painted a portrait that captured his smile, which reminded her of their childhood together.

  5. suppress - v.

    • paraphrase:to stop by force or control

    • synonym:restrain, quell

    • example:The government tried to suppress the protest, but it grew larger when news spread online.

  6. excess - n./adj.

    • paraphrase:more than what is needed

    • synonym:surplus, extra

    • example:If you eat in excess, you might gain weight unless you exercise regularly.

  7. religious - adj.

    • paraphrase:related to religion or very careful

    • synonym:devout, faithful

    • example:She follows her routine with religious dedication, whereas her brother prefers spontaneity.

  8. sanction - n./v.

    • paraphrase:official permission or punishment

    • synonym:approval, penalty

    • example:The UN imposed sanctions, which angered the country’s leaders although they claimed innocence.

  9. field - n./v.

    • paraphrase:an area of land or a subject of study

    • synonym:domain, meadow

    • example:He works in the medical field, where research is advancing rapidly because of new technology.

  10. acclaim - n./v.

    • paraphrase:public praise

    • synonym:praise, applause

    • example:The film received critical acclaim when it premiered, even though its budget was small.

  11. sow - v.

    • paraphrase:to plant seeds

    • synonym:plant, scatter

    • example:Farmers sow crops in spring so that they can harvest them before winter arrives.

  12. exotic - adj.

    • paraphrase:unusual and from a distant place

    • synonym:foreign, unusual

    • example:She loves exotic fruits, whereas her brother prefers local apples and oranges.

  13. legitimate - adj.

    • paraphrase:legal or reasonable

    • synonym:valid, lawful

    • example:Although his request seemed odd, it was legitimate because he followed the rules.

  14. likewise - adv.

    • paraphrase:in the same way

    • synonym:similarly, also

    • example:She enjoys hiking; likewise, her brother loves outdoor activities.

  15. suspicion - n.

    • paraphrase:a feeling that something is wrong

    • synonym:doubt, mistrust

    • example:He had a suspicion that the deal was too good, which turned out to be true.

  16. agitate - v.

    • paraphrase:to make someone worried or to stir

    • synonym:disturb, upset

    • example:The loud noise agitated the dog, so it barked until the sound stopped.

  17. tease - v.

    • paraphrase:to make fun of or annoy playfully

    • synonym:mock, joke

    • example:She teased her brother about his haircut, but she stopped when he got upset.

  18. sufficient - adj.

    • paraphrase:enough for a purpose

    • synonym:adequate, enough

    • example:Unless you have sufficient evidence, the court won’t accept your claim.

  19. overlap - v./n.

    • paraphrase:to partly cover or share features

    • synonym:intersect, coincide

    • example:Their work schedules overlap, which makes it hard to meet for lunch.

  20. swell - v./n.

    • paraphrase:to become larger or a rise

    • synonym:expand, increase

    • example:Her ankle began to swell after she twisted it, so she applied ice.

  21. steer - v.

    • paraphrase:to guide or control direction

    • synonym:direct, navigate

    • example:He steered the conversation away from politics because it caused arguments.

  22. controversy - n.

    • paraphrase:public disagreement

    • synonym:dispute, debate

    • example:The new law sparked controversy, whereas supporters argued it was necessary.

  23. ruling - n.

    • paraphrase:an official decision

    • synonym:verdict, judgment

    • example:The court’s ruling was fair, although some people still disagreed.

  24. tow - v./n.

    • paraphrase:to pull with a rope or chain

    • synonym:drag, haul

    • example:The truck towed the broken car to the garage, where mechanics could fix it.

  25. pride - n.

    • paraphrase:a feeling of satisfaction

    • synonym:dignity, self-respect

    • example:She felt pride when she finished the project, which took months of hard work.

  26. brace - v./n.

    • paraphrase:to prepare for something difficult or a support

    • synonym:strengthen, support

    • example:Brace yourself for bad news, although I hope it’s not too serious.

  27. obligation - n.

    • paraphrase:something you must do

    • synonym:duty, responsibility

    • example:He felt an obligation to help his neighbor, even though he was busy.

  28. navy - n.

    • paraphrase:the part of the military that operates at sea

    • synonym:fleet, maritime force

    • example:The navy protects the coast, whereas the army defends land borders.

  29. virtue - n.

    • paraphrase:good moral quality

    • synonym:goodness, morality

    • example:Patience is a virtue that helps people stay calm when things go wrong.

  30. mere - adj.

    • paraphrase:nothing more than

    • synonym:only, just

    • example:The idea seemed mere gossip at first, but it turned out to be true.

  31. casual - adj.

    • paraphrase:not formal or relaxed

    • synonym:informal, relaxed

    • example:He wore casual clothes to the party, whereas others dressed formally.

  32. gum - n.

    • paraphrase:a sticky substance or part of the mouth

    • synonym:adhesive, chewing gum

    • example:She blew a bubble with her gum, which popped and stuck to her face.

  33. stem - n./v.

    • paraphrase:the main part of a plant or to stop something

    • synonym:stalk, originate

    • example:The problem stems from poor communication, so we need to talk more.

  34. status - n.

    • paraphrase:social or professional position

    • synonym:rank, standing

    • example:His status at work improved after he completed the project successfully.

  35. contingent - adj./n.

    • paraphrase:dependent on something else or a group

    • synonym:dependent, delegation

    • example:Our plans are contingent on the weather, so we’ll decide tomorrow.

  36. robust - adj.

    • paraphrase:strong and healthy

    • synonym:sturdy, vigorous

    • example:The robust design of the bridge ensures it can withstand heavy storms.

  37. supervise - v.

    • paraphrase:to watch and direct

    • synonym:oversee, manage

    • example:She supervises the team, which includes five new employees.

  38. absorb - v.

    • paraphrase:to take in or soak up

    • synonym:soak, assimilate

    • example:The sponge absorbed the water quickly, whereas the cloth took longer.

  39. regardless - adv.

    • paraphrase:without considering

    • synonym:anyway, nevertheless

    • example:Regardless of the cost, they decided to travel because they needed a break.

  40. obscure - adj./v.

    • paraphrase:not well known or to hide

    • synonym:unclear, hidden

    • example:The artist was obscure at first, but her work gained fame over time.

  41. screen - n./v.

    • paraphrase:a flat surface or to examine

    • synonym:monitor, filter

    • example:The doctor screened patients for symptoms, although most were healthy.

  42. apart - adv.

    • paraphrase:separated by distance

    • synonym:separate, away

    • example:They live apart now, whereas they used to share an apartment.

  43. brand - n./v.

    • paraphrase:a type of product or to mark

    • synonym:label, trademark

    • example:She prefers this brand of shoes because they last longer than others.

  44. assemble - v.

    • paraphrase:to gather or put together

    • synonym:gather, build

    • example:They assembled the furniture, which took hours because the instructions were unclear.

  45. pool - n./v.

    • paraphrase:a small area of water or to combine

    • synonym:pond, combine

    • example:We pooled our money to buy a gift, although some couldn’t contribute much.

  46. disturb - v.

    • paraphrase:to interrupt or bother

    • synonym:interrupt, annoy

    • example:Please don’t disturb him while he’s working unless it’s urgent.

  47. elaborate - adj./v.

    • paraphrase:detailed or to explain more

    • synonym:complex, detailed

    • example:She gave an elaborate explanation, which confused some listeners.

  48. susceptible - adj.

    • paraphrase:easily affected

    • synonym:vulnerable, prone

    • example:Children are susceptible to colds, so they should wash their hands often.

  49. halve - v.

    • paraphrase:to divide into two equal parts

    • synonym:split, divide

    • example:If we halve the recipe, we’ll have enough for four people instead of eight.

  50. march - v./n.

    • paraphrase:to walk in a group or a month

    • synonym:parade, walk

    • example:They marched through the city, where crowds cheered them on.

单词列表

grown, ripe, adult
approaching, nearing
conference, custom
picture, image
restrain, quell
surplus, extra
devout, faithful
approval, penalty
domain, meadow
praise, applause
plant, scatter
foreign, unusual
valid, lawful
similarly, also
doubt, mistrust
disturb, upset
mock, joke
adequate, enough
intersect, coincide
expand, increase
direct, navigate
dispute, debate
verdict, judgment
drag, haul
dignity, self-respect
strengthen, support
duty, responsibility
fleet, maritime force
goodness, morality
only, just
informal, relaxed
adhesive, chewing gum
stalk, originate
rank, standing
dependent, delegation
sturdy, vigorous
oversee, manage
soak, assimilate
anyway, nevertheless
unclear, hidden
monitor, filter
separate, away
label, trademark
gather, build
pond, combine
interrupt, annoy
complex, detailed
vulnerable, prone
split, divide
parade, walk