詞彙:500雅思IELTS詞彙表
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詞彙:500雅思IELTS詞彙表
500雅思AWL（學術詞彙表）是來自香港大學的一個考試輔導網頁。我們重新組織了新的定義和例子，和中文解釋，希望本地語言的解釋能幫助ESL考生。該列表是通過雅思考試的一個熟門的捷徑，一些時間緊迫的學生從中獲益。一般情況下，我們建議在考試之前至少積累5000雅思詞彙。這500字代替不了獲取理想成績必須的5000雅思詞彙，但它是一個快捷高效地應考詞彙表。起初，這是雅思考試試卷的高頻單詞列表，在增加了母語定義和例句之後，有助於你學習和應用新單詞。如果考試鄰近，千萬不要錯過這個詞彙表，這些雅思單詞和例句會提升你的閱讀和寫作考試速度。
500雅思IELTS詞彙表
100 Sample Words:
concept 
/'kɒnsɛpt/ n. Syn. notion; idea
(概念,觀念) something formed in the mind; thought or notion
The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
(概念,觀念) something formed in the mind; thought or notion
The local chain concept is simple: identify your customer, cater to their tastes and once successful, expand within a neighborhood.
conclude
/kən'klu:d/ v. Syn. deduce; infer
(推斷,作出結論) enclose; reach as an end of reasoning; make final determination ; judge or decide; bring to an end
From his appearance we may safely conclude that he is a smoker.
(推斷,作出結論) enclose; reach as an end of reasoning; make final determination ; judge or decide; bring to an end
From his appearance we may safely conclude that he is a smoker.
concurrent
/kən'kʌrənt/ a. Syn. simultaneous; coincident
(並發的,協作的,一致的) simultaneous; coincident; occurring or operating at the same time
The Winter War fought between Finland and the Soviet Union, was a concurrent war to World War II, and thus is covered in its own main article.
(並發的,協作的,一致的) simultaneous; coincident; occurring or operating at the same time
The Winter War fought between Finland and the Soviet Union, was a concurrent war to World War II, and thus is covered in its own main article.
conduct
/'kɒndʌkt/ v. Syn. accompany; direct
(做(試驗,研究等),引導,帶領) direct the course of; manage or control; lead or guide
You cannot conduct business like this.
(做(試驗,研究等),引導,帶領) direct the course of; manage or control; lead or guide
You cannot conduct business like this.
confer
/kən'fɜr(r)/ v.
(授予,贈與,(專門會議)商議) bestow; present; have a conference in order to talk something over
The sternest-seeming stoic is human after all; and to "burst" with boldness and good-will into "the silent sea" of their souls is often to confer on them the first of obligations.
(授予,贈與,(專門會議)商議) bestow; present; have a conference in order to talk something over
The sternest-seeming stoic is human after all; and to "burst" with boldness and good-will into "the silent sea" of their souls is often to confer on them the first of obligations.
confine
/kən'faɪn/ v. Syn. limit; circumscribe
(限制) restrict in movement; circumscribe
You may take the maniac with you to England; confine her with due attendance and precautions at Thornfield.
(限制) restrict in movement; circumscribe
You may take the maniac with you to England; confine her with due attendance and precautions at Thornfield.
confirm
/kən'fɜrm/ v. Syn. verify; corroborate
(證實) support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify
In the aftermath of Saturday's mass poisoning, the authorities imposed a virtual news blackout, refusing even to confirm how many people had died.
(證實) support or establish the certainty or validity of; verify
In the aftermath of Saturday's mass poisoning, the authorities imposed a virtual news blackout, refusing even to confirm how many people had died.
conflict
/'kɒnflɪkt/ n. Syn. fight; struggle
(爭論,衝突,鬥爭) fight; struggle; incompatibility of dates or events
Malnutrition rates have now been cut by half since the start of the conflict, according to the United Nations.
(爭論,衝突,鬥爭) fight; struggle; incompatibility of dates or events
Malnutrition rates have now been cut by half since the start of the conflict, according to the United Nations.
conform
/kən'fɔ:m/ v.
(符合,順應,相配,使適合) comply with; follow; fit; meet
Why, in defiance of every precept and principle of this house, does she conform to the world so openly--here in an evangelical, charitable establishment--as to wear her hair one mass of curls?
(符合,順應,相配,使適合) comply with; follow; fit; meet
Why, in defiance of every precept and principle of this house, does she conform to the world so openly--here in an evangelical, charitable establishment--as to wear her hair one mass of curls?
consent
/kən'sɛnt/ v. Syn. accord; concur; allow
(同意,答應,允許) agree in opinion or sentiment; be of the same mind; accord; concur; allow
They can still make speeches and advise and consent, however, they won't have any real power.
(同意,答應,允許) agree in opinion or sentiment; be of the same mind; accord; concur; allow
They can still make speeches and advise and consent, however, they won't have any real power.
consequent
/'kɒnsɪkwənt/ a. Syn. resulting
(作為結果的,隨之發生的) resulting; following as a logical conclusion
His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more.
(作為結果的,隨之發生的) resulting; following as a logical conclusion
His retirement and consequent spare time enabled him to travel more.
considerable
/kən'sɪdərəb(ə)l/ a. Syn. significant
(相當大(多)的,相當可觀的) worthy of consideration; large in amount, extent, or degree
The Tigers are insisting on an interim administration for the north east of the island, giving them considerable powers.
(相當大(多)的,相當可觀的) worthy of consideration; large in amount, extent, or degree
The Tigers are insisting on an interim administration for the north east of the island, giving them considerable powers.
consist
/kən'sɪst/ v.
(組成,構成,包括,一致,符合) be made up or composed; be comprised or contained in
A sudden renewed interest in action movies from the early nineties whose titles consist of three words, one of which is usually either “kill”, “law” or “justice”.
(組成,構成,包括,一致,符合) be made up or composed; be comprised or contained in
A sudden renewed interest in action movies from the early nineties whose titles consist of three words, one of which is usually either “kill”, “law” or “justice”.
constant
/'kɒnstənt/ a. Syn. invariable; repeating
(不變的,持續的,一再重複的) invariable; repeating; continually occurring; persistent
Yemen's state news agency says the president visited the three wounded officials at the Saudi hospital, and expressed happiness about constant progress in their health.
(不變的,持續的,一再重複的) invariable; repeating; continually occurring; persistent
Yemen's state news agency says the president visited the three wounded officials at the Saudi hospital, and expressed happiness about constant progress in their health.
constitute
/'kɒnstɪtju:t/ v. Syn. form
(建立(政府),組成,構成) make up; form something
"I never did see the beat of that boy!" She went to the open door and stood in it and looked out among the tomato vines that would constitute the garden.
(建立(政府),組成,構成) make up; form something
"I never did see the beat of that boy!" She went to the open door and stood in it and looked out among the tomato vines that would constitute the garden.
constrain
/kən'streɪn/ v. Syn. restrain; confine
(強使,強逼) restrain; keep within close bounds; confine
His idea is to constrain commercial banks' lending.
(強使,強逼) restrain; keep within close bounds; confine
His idea is to constrain commercial banks' lending.
construct
/kən'strʌkt/ v. Syn. erect; build
(建造,創立) form by assembling or combining parts; build; create
After all, perhaps there were different ways to construct machines that would have different properties.
(建造,創立) form by assembling or combining parts; build; create
After all, perhaps there were different ways to construct machines that would have different properties.
consult
/kən'sʌlt/ v.
(諮詢,請教) seek advice or information of; take into account; consider
I will consult with our friends, but it's going to be what's in the interests of our country first and foremost.
(諮詢,請教) seek advice or information of; take into account; consider
I will consult with our friends, but it's going to be what's in the interests of our country first and foremost.
consume
/kən'sju:m/;/kən'su:m/ v. Syn. devour; eat
(消費,消耗,大吃大喝) devour; eat
It is particularly an issue for those that have made large strides in industrial development, the sector of the economy that tends to consume the most energy.
(消費,消耗,大吃大喝) devour; eat
It is particularly an issue for those that have made large strides in industrial development, the sector of the economy that tends to consume the most energy.
contact
/'kɒntækt/ v.
(使接觸,聯繫) get in touch with; reach
But Britney, 21, says he called her at two of her homes, and even tried to contact her at her parents' house.
(使接觸,聯繫) get in touch with; reach
But Britney, 21, says he called her at two of her homes, and even tried to contact her at her parents' house.
contemporary
/kən'tɛmpərərɪ/;/kən'tɛmpərɛrɪ/ a.
(當代的,存在的) modern; belonging to the same period of time
The Danes have now taken the top drama award at the Emmys for three out of the past four years with contemporary drama set in Denmark.
(當代的,存在的) modern; belonging to the same period of time
The Danes have now taken the top drama award at the Emmys for three out of the past four years with contemporary drama set in Denmark.
context
/'kɒntɛkst/ n. Syn. circumstance; setting
(上下文,語境) circumstance
Last week the Italian Prime Minister apologized to parliament in Rome for his alleged remarks about the superiority of western culture over that of Islam, claiming his words had been taken out of context.
(上下文,語境) circumstance
Last week the Italian Prime Minister apologized to parliament in Rome for his alleged remarks about the superiority of western culture over that of Islam, claiming his words had been taken out of context.
contract
/'kɒntrækt/ v. Syn. shrink; constrict
(收縮) constrict; make smaller; compress or concentrate
The heat will contract the woollen garment.
(收縮) constrict; make smaller; compress or concentrate
The heat will contract the woollen garment.
contradict
/kɒntrə'dɪkt/ v. Syn. confront; oppose
(矛盾,抵觸) confront; oppose
Now act as you please: write and contradict my assertion--expose my falsehood as soon as you like.
(矛盾,抵觸) confront; oppose
Now act as you please: write and contradict my assertion--expose my falsehood as soon as you like.
contrary
/'kɒntrərɪ/;/'kɒntrɛrɪ/ a. Syn. opposite
(相反的,對抗的) relation of direct opposition; very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Our boat took a course contrary to theirs.
(相反的,對抗的) relation of direct opposition; very opposed in nature or character or purpose
Our boat took a course contrary to theirs.
contrast
/'kɒntrɑrst/;/'kɒntræst/ n.
((對比,對照的)差異) act of distinguishing by comparing differences
In contrast, the Prime Minister's aides are preparing his defense, saying that at the time, the entire cabinet backed the move to war, and that he's willing to implement all the committee's recommendations.
((對比,對照的)差異) act of distinguishing by comparing differences
In contrast, the Prime Minister's aides are preparing his defense, saying that at the time, the entire cabinet backed the move to war, and that he's willing to implement all the committee's recommendations.
contribute
/kən'trɪbju:t/ v.
(捐獻,貢獻,投稿) provide; bestow a quality on
In the developed world, many companies provide a fund, which they and their staff contribute to, which is then invested in shares, bonds and other assets.
(捐獻,貢獻,投稿) provide; bestow a quality on
In the developed world, many companies provide a fund, which they and their staff contribute to, which is then invested in shares, bonds and other assets.
controversy
/'kɒntrəvɜrsɪ/ n. Syn. contention; argument
(爭論,辯論) contentious speech act; argument
Information minister Jerry Gana released a statement in which he says there has been an international media conspiracy against Nigeria, to highlight the controversy surrounding the beauty pageant and fanning the flames of violence.
(爭論,辯論) contentious speech act; argument
Information minister Jerry Gana released a statement in which he says there has been an international media conspiracy against Nigeria, to highlight the controversy surrounding the beauty pageant and fanning the flames of violence.
convene
/kən'vi:n/ v. Syn. assemble
(召集,集合) cause to come together formally
Six days' public notice must be given when announcing the meeting schedules, meaning the earliest the board can next convene is July 24.
(召集,集合) cause to come together formally
Six days' public notice must be given when announcing the meeting schedules, meaning the earliest the board can next convene is July 24.
converse
/kən'vɜrs/ v. Syn. chat
(聊天,非正式談話) chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
Eva is all ears while Lulu and Lola converse.
(聊天,非正式談話) chat; talk informally; engage in a spoken exchange of thoughts
Eva is all ears while Lulu and Lola converse.
convert
/kən'vɜrt/ n. Syn. transform
(改變,轉換,皈依) change something into another form; transform
However, he suggests that this only be done if the convert is also willingly accepted into his position by the community.
(改變,轉換,皈依) change something into another form; transform
However, he suggests that this only be done if the convert is also willingly accepted into his position by the community.
convince
/kən'vɪns/ v.
(使相信,信服,說服) overpower; force to yield assent to truth; satisfy by proof; prove guilty
Your argument is too weak to convince me; we need more evidence.
(使相信,信服,說服) overpower; force to yield assent to truth; satisfy by proof; prove guilty
Your argument is too weak to convince me; we need more evidence.
cooperate
/koʊ'ɒpəreɪt/ v. Syn. collaborate
(合作) work or act together toward a common end or purpose
The best way to get Pakistan to cooperate is to find the reasons why it is so keen to retain influence in Afghanistan and try to meet its concerns.
(合作) work or act together toward a common end or purpose
The best way to get Pakistan to cooperate is to find the reasons why it is so keen to retain influence in Afghanistan and try to meet its concerns.
coordinate
/koʊ'ɔ:dɪneɪt/ v. Syn. integrate; harmonize
(協調,相配合) bring order and organization to; harmonize
The second way of specifying star positions is the equatorial coordinate system.
(協調,相配合) bring order and organization to; harmonize
The second way of specifying star positions is the equatorial coordinate system.
core
/kɔ:(r)/ n. Syn. center; essence
(中心,核心,地核) basic, center, or most important part; essence
But at the core is a story about two men who can't let go of the sense that they are dreaming their way through what might be an ultimately meaningless life.
(中心,核心,地核) basic, center, or most important part; essence
But at the core is a story about two men who can't let go of the sense that they are dreaming their way through what might be an ultimately meaningless life.
corporate
/'kɔ:pərət/ a.
(團體的,共同的) united or combined into one body; collective; belonging to corporation or incorporated body
The demonstrators inspired thousands of allies to take to the streets to protest economic inequality and corporate greed.
(團體的,共同的) united or combined into one body; collective; belonging to corporation or incorporated body
The demonstrators inspired thousands of allies to take to the streets to protest economic inequality and corporate greed.
correspond
/kɒrɪ'spɒnd/;/kɔ:rə'spɒnd/ v.
(符合,協調,通信) be compatible, similar or consistent; exchange messages
My Russian pen pal and I correspond for several years.
(符合,協調,通信) be compatible, similar or consistent; exchange messages
My Russian pen pal and I correspond for several years.
couple
/'kʌp(ə)l/ n. Syn. pair
((一)對,(一)雙,夫婦) a male and female associated together; a pair who associate with one another
He catched amarried couple from Chicago.
((一)對,(一)雙,夫婦) a male and female associated together; a pair who associate with one another
He catched amarried couple from Chicago.
create
/kri:'eɪt/ v.
(創造,創作) make or cause to be or to become; invest with a new thing
He plans to create a new company next year.
(創造,創作) make or cause to be or to become; invest with a new thing
He plans to create a new company next year.
credit
/'krɛdɪt/ n. Syn. reputation; prestige
(學分) arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services; money available for a client to borrow
The proposed treaty would give credit to peasant farmers who developed the crops in the first place.
(學分) arrangement for deferred payment for goods and services; money available for a client to borrow
The proposed treaty would give credit to peasant farmers who developed the crops in the first place.
criteria
/kraɪ'tɪərə/ n.
(標準,規則) standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based
This spring, the health department established a set of criteria for such clinics, including an offer of primary-care appointments within 24 hours of first contact.
(標準,規則) standard, rule, or test on which a judgment or decision can be based
This spring, the health department established a set of criteria for such clinics, including an offer of primary-care appointments within 24 hours of first contact.
crucial
/'kru:ʃ(ə)l/ a.
(極重要的,有決定性的) of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; of the greatest importance
The meeting of today is the crucial moment in his career.
(極重要的,有決定性的) of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis; of the greatest importance
The meeting of today is the crucial moment in his career.
culture
/'kʌltʃə(r)/ n. Syn. civilization
(文明,文化) all the knowledge and values shared by a society ; foster; raising of plants or animals
Last week the Italian Prime Minister apologised to parliament in Rome for his alleged remarks about the superiority of western culture over that of Islam, claiming his words had been taken out of context.
(文明,文化) all the knowledge and values shared by a society ; foster; raising of plants or animals
Last week the Italian Prime Minister apologised to parliament in Rome for his alleged remarks about the superiority of western culture over that of Islam, claiming his words had been taken out of context.
currency
/'kʌrənsɪ/ n. Syn. money
(通貨,貨幣) money; general acceptance or use
It now ranks along with oil and tourism as Mexico's biggest foreign currency earner.
(通貨,貨幣) money; general acceptance or use
It now ranks along with oil and tourism as Mexico's biggest foreign currency earner.
cycle
/'saɪk(ə)l/ n.
(循環,周而復始,週期) periodically repeated sequence of events; long period of time; entire round in a circle or a spire
Do they not understand that the spin cycle is an important part of the washing machine?
(循環,周而復始,週期) periodically repeated sequence of events; long period of time; entire round in a circle or a spire
Do they not understand that the spin cycle is an important part of the washing machine?
data
/'deɪtə, 'dɑrtə/;/'dætə/ n.
(資料,材料) collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
Now that data is required from around the world, the IEA must obtain them from a wide variety of sources.
(資料,材料) collection of facts, observations, or other information related to a particular question or problem
Now that data is required from around the world, the IEA must obtain them from a wide variety of sources.
debate
/dɪ'beɪt/ n. Syn. argument
(爭論,辯論) discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
Robert Potts, who recently retired as chancellor at Arkansas State University, witnessed the nickname debate in two states.
(爭論,辯論) discussion; dispute; discussion involving opposing points
Robert Potts, who recently retired as chancellor at Arkansas State University, witnessed the nickname debate in two states.
decade
/'dɛkeɪd/ n.
(十年,十年期間) a group of ten, especially a period of ten years
This decade is the time to fully embrace diversity and demonstrate equal rights to all Americans in this country.
(十年,十年期間) a group of ten, especially a period of ten years
This decade is the time to fully embrace diversity and demonstrate equal rights to all Americans in this country.
decline
/dɪ'klaɪn/ n. Syn. deterioration; decay
(衰退,下降,減退) change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state
Dustan has a record of switching sides when convenient, and there are many Taliban supporters who would do likewise if the fortunes of the puritan militia are on the decline.
(衰退,下降,減退) change toward something smaller or lower ; gradual falling off from a better state
Dustan has a record of switching sides when convenient, and there are many Taliban supporters who would do likewise if the fortunes of the puritan militia are on the decline.
deduce
/dɪ'dju:s/ v.
(推論,推想,演繹) lead forth; reach a conclusion by reasoning; trace the origin or derivation of
Our investors deduce from the figures that the report shows.
(推論,推想,演繹) lead forth; reach a conclusion by reasoning; trace the origin or derivation of
Our investors deduce from the figures that the report shows.
define
/dɪ'faɪn/ v.
(解釋,下定義,闡述,定範圍) determine the nature of; give a definition; describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain
That argument may define the political parties and help shape the 2012 elections.
(解釋,下定義,闡述,定範圍) determine the nature of; give a definition; describe the nature or basic qualities of; explain
That argument may define the political parties and help shape the 2012 elections.
definite
/'dɛfɪnɪt/ a. Syn. fixed; exact
(清楚的,明確的,確切的) fixed; exact; having distinct limits
He introduced the closed circuit of oscillation into wireless telegraphy, and was one of the first to send electric waves in definite directions.
(清楚的,明確的,確切的) fixed; exact; having distinct limits
He introduced the closed circuit of oscillation into wireless telegraphy, and was one of the first to send electric waves in definite directions.
demonstrate
/'dɛmənstreɪt/ v. Syn. show; confirm; prove; manifest
(演示,論證) show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove
After a series of drug scandals, this was Major League Baseball's chance to demonstrate its determination to crack down on the cheats.
(演示,論證) show clearly and deliberately; manifest; confirm; prove
After a series of drug scandals, this was Major League Baseball's chance to demonstrate its determination to crack down on the cheats.
denote
/dɪ'noʊt/ v. Syn. signify; indicate; show
(指示,表示) indicate; signify directly; refer to specifically
The word “sex” is simply that—a word to denote whether a person is male or female.
(指示,表示) indicate; signify directly; refer to specifically
The word “sex” is simply that—a word to denote whether a person is male or female.
deny
/dɪ'naɪ/ v. Syn. disagree; disavow
(否認,否定) disagree with; refuse; declare untrue
What I do deny is that we have been inconsistent with respect to our view of the Constitution
(否認,否定) disagree with; refuse; declare untrue
What I do deny is that we have been inconsistent with respect to our view of the Constitution
depress
/dɪ'prɛs/ v. Syn. lower
(壓下,壓低) lower in spirits; press down
There are hopes that this could help to revive the internet and technology sector which has shown to depress since the dotcom crash of 2000.
(壓下,壓低) lower in spirits; press down
There are hopes that this could help to revive the internet and technology sector which has shown to depress since the dotcom crash of 2000.
derive
/dɪ'raɪv/ v. Syn. obtain; extract
(得到,獲取,源於) obtain or receive from a source; trace the origin or development of
For I knew Diana and Mary would derive more pleasure from seeing again the old homely tables than from the spectacle of the smartest innovations.
(得到,獲取,源於) obtain or receive from a source; trace the origin or development of
For I knew Diana and Mary would derive more pleasure from seeing again the old homely tables than from the spectacle of the smartest innovations.
design
/dɪ'zaɪn/ n. Syn. devise
(計劃,配置,佈局) act of working out the form of something; creation of something in the mind; formulate a plan for
He is hired to design a marketing strategy for the new product.
(計劃,配置,佈局) act of working out the form of something; creation of something in the mind; formulate a plan for
He is hired to design a marketing strategy for the new product.
despite
/dɪ'spaɪt/ n.
(不管,不顧,即使) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred
He didn't hide his despite in the party because he believed the host cheated.
(不管,不顧,即使) lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike; disdain, contemptuous feelings, hatred
He didn't hide his despite in the party because he believed the host cheated.
detect
/dɪ'tɛkt/ v. Syn. feel; discover the presence of; discern; sense; identify
(察覺,發覺,探測,偵查) feel; discover the presence of; identify
They won't detect prescription drugs or medication such as cold or flu tablets.
(察覺,發覺,探測,偵查) feel; discover the presence of; identify
They won't detect prescription drugs or medication such as cold or flu tablets.
deviate
/'di:vɪeɪt/ v. Syn. depart; diverge
(背離) turn away from a principle, norm; depart; diverge
Richard did not deviate from his daily routine: every day he set off for work at eight o'clock, had his sack lunch at 12:15, and headed home at the stroke of five.
(背離) turn away from a principle, norm; depart; diverge
Richard did not deviate from his daily routine: every day he set off for work at eight o'clock, had his sack lunch at 12:15, and headed home at the stroke of five.
device
/dɪ'vaɪs/ n. Syn. instrument
(器械,裝置) technique or means; instrument; machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks
Anti-gravity device could change air travel.
(器械,裝置) technique or means; instrument; machine used to perform one or more relatively simple tasks
Anti-gravity device could change air travel.
devote
/dɪ'voʊt/ v. Syn. dedicate; contribute
(投入於,獻身,用於) dedicate; contribute
Those who trade them hunt out the fiercest insects and devote many hours to training them.
(投入於,獻身,用於) dedicate; contribute
Those who trade them hunt out the fiercest insects and devote many hours to training them.
differentiate
/dɪfə'rɛnʃɪeɪt/ v. Syn. distinguish; discriminate
(區分,區別,分辨) set apart; distinguish; perceive or show difference in or between
You can differentiate car parts by using different color markers; maybe you use one color for the left side and another for the right.
(區分,區別,分辨) set apart; distinguish; perceive or show difference in or between
You can differentiate car parts by using different color markers; maybe you use one color for the left side and another for the right.
dimension
/dɪ'mɛnʃ(ə)n/ n. Syn. measure; size
(尺寸,尺度) measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length; size; aspect; element
Describing time as a dimension is a natural assumption.
(尺寸,尺度) measure of spatial extent, especially width, height, or length; size; aspect; element
Describing time as a dimension is a natural assumption.
diminish
/dɪ'mɪnɪʃ/ v. Syn. dwindle; reduce; decrease
(減少,變小) dwindle; reduce; make smaller or less or to cause to appear so
The only way to diminish mistakes is to bring competitors into the game.
(減少,變小) dwindle; reduce; make smaller or less or to cause to appear so
The only way to diminish mistakes is to bring competitors into the game.
discrete
/dɪ'skri:t/ a. Syn. separate; distinct
(分離,沒有關係的) separate; consisting of unconnected distinct parts
The universe is composed of discrete bodies.
(分離,沒有關係的) separate; consisting of unconnected distinct parts
The universe is composed of discrete bodies.
discriminate
/dɪ'skrɪmɪneɪt/ v.
(區別,辨別,歧視) make a clear distinction; distinguish; make sensible decisions; judge wisely
It's not just a notion when 46 states can still discriminate against same-sex couples getting married.
(區別,辨別,歧視) make a clear distinction; distinguish; make sensible decisions; judge wisely
It's not just a notion when 46 states can still discriminate against same-sex couples getting married.
displace
/dɪs'pleɪs/ v. Syn. move; replace; substitute
(移置,轉移,取代,替代) move or shift from the usual place or position, especially to force to leave a homeland
This war will displace lots of refugees from their villages.
(移置,轉移,取代,替代) move or shift from the usual place or position, especially to force to leave a homeland
This war will displace lots of refugees from their villages.
display
/dɪ'spleɪ/ v. Syn. exhibit; present; show
(陳列,顯示) exhibit; present or hold up to view; show; demonstrate; give evidence of; manifest
The airport authorities decided to remove all Christmas trees because a Jewish rabbi threatened to sue them if they didn't also display a menorah.
(陳列,顯示) exhibit; present or hold up to view; show; demonstrate; give evidence of; manifest
The airport authorities decided to remove all Christmas trees because a Jewish rabbi threatened to sue them if they didn't also display a menorah.
dispose
/dɪ'spoʊz/ v.
(有意於,安排,擺脫,斷絕,處置) get rid of; settle or decide a matter; place or set in a particular order; arrange
Do not use them to dispose of household trash.
(有意於,安排,擺脫,斷絕,處置) get rid of; settle or decide a matter; place or set in a particular order; arrange
Do not use them to dispose of household trash.
distinct
/dɪ'stɪŋkt/ a. Syn. definite; separate; different
(明確的,確實的,不同的) definite; separate; different
The UN has always been at pains to say that its role in occupied Iraq is distinct from that of the US-led forces, and many ordinary Iraqis appreciated that the primary UN role was humanitarian.
(明確的,確實的,不同的) definite; separate; different
The UN has always been at pains to say that its role in occupied Iraq is distinct from that of the US-led forces, and many ordinary Iraqis appreciated that the primary UN role was humanitarian.
distort
/dɪ'stɔ:t/ v. Syn. deform; twist
(扭曲,歪曲) twist out of proper or natural relation of parts; misshape; misrepresent
It is difficult to believe the newspaper accounts of the riots because of the way some reporters distort and exaggerate the actual events.
(扭曲,歪曲) twist out of proper or natural relation of parts; misshape; misrepresent
It is difficult to believe the newspaper accounts of the riots because of the way some reporters distort and exaggerate the actual events.
distribute
/dɪ'strɪbju:t/ v. Syn. disseminate; allocate
(分配,分發,散佈) hand out; disseminate; allocate
They are planning to buy some main firms that distribute gas to European consumers.
(分配,分發,散佈) hand out; disseminate; allocate
They are planning to buy some main firms that distribute gas to European consumers.
diverse
/daɪ'vɜrs/ a. Syn. various
(豐富多樣的) differing in some characteristics; various
The professor suggested diverse ways of approaching the assignment and recommended that we choose one of them.
(豐富多樣的) differing in some characteristics; various
The professor suggested diverse ways of approaching the assignment and recommended that we choose one of them.
document
/'dɒkjʊmənt/ v. Syn. record
(書面證明) provide written evidence; record in detail
She kept all the receipts from her business trip in order to document her expenses for the firm.
(書面證明) provide written evidence; record in detail
She kept all the receipts from her business trip in order to document her expenses for the firm.
domain
/də'meɪn/ n. Syn. field
(領域,範圍) field; territory over which rule or control is exercised; networked computers that share a common address
Our cat knows who the queen of the domain is.
(領域,範圍) field; territory over which rule or control is exercised; networked computers that share a common address
Our cat knows who the queen of the domain is.
domestic
/də'mɛstɪk/ a. Syn. house-hold; tame
(家裡的,家養的) house-hold; of or relating to the home ; within the country or home
Only a substantial increase in the price of domestic fuel will make local refineries more profitable.
(家裡的,家養的) house-hold; of or relating to the home ; within the country or home
Only a substantial increase in the price of domestic fuel will make local refineries more profitable.
dominate
/'dɒmɪneɪt/ v. Syn. monopolize; command; rule
(統治,支配,控制) monopolize; command; rule; prevail; be prevalent in
People tend to have one side of their brain dominate their thought patterns.
(統治,支配,控制) monopolize; command; rule; prevail; be prevalent in
People tend to have one side of their brain dominate their thought patterns.
draft
/drɑrft/;/dræft/ n. Syn. sketch
(草圖,草稿) rough outline; draw up an outline; sketch
Now governments are re-writing the EU's governing treaty and the draft version is considered by the EU's leaders in Brussels.
(草圖,草稿) rough outline; draw up an outline; sketch
Now governments are re-writing the EU's governing treaty and the draft version is considered by the EU's leaders in Brussels.
drama
/'drɑrmə/ n. Syn. play
(戲劇) play; literary work intended for theater
The Danes have now taken the top drama award at the Emmys for three out of the past four years.
(戲劇) play; literary work intended for theater
The Danes have now taken the top drama award at the Emmys for three out of the past four years.
duration
/djʊə'reɪʃ(ə)n/;/dʊ'reɪʃn/ n. Syn. length; period
(持續時間) length of time something lasts
Because she wanted the children to make a good impression on the dinner guests, Mother promised them a treat if they'd behave for the duration of the meal.
(持續時間) length of time something lasts
Because she wanted the children to make a good impression on the dinner guests, Mother promised them a treat if they'd behave for the duration of the meal.
dynamic
/daɪ'næmɪk/ a. Syn. energetic
(充滿活力的) energetic; vigorously active
The dynamic aerobics instructor kept her students on the run.
(充滿活力的) energetic; vigorously active
The dynamic aerobics instructor kept her students on the run.
economy
/ɪ'kɒnəmɪ/ n.
(儉省節約的,經濟的) efficient use of resources; reduction in cost; specific type of economic system
The tribe's main economy is primitive agriculture and its wealth is sometimes counted in people as well as animals.
(儉省節約的,經濟的) efficient use of resources; reduction in cost; specific type of economic system
The tribe's main economy is primitive agriculture and its wealth is sometimes counted in people as well as animals.
edit
/'ɛdɪt/ v.
(編輯,剪輯) revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange matter of, for publication
The fourth volume of Make magazine, which I edit, is now available on Amazon.
(編輯,剪輯) revise and prepare for publication; select, correct, arrange matter of, for publication
The fourth volume of Make magazine, which I edit, is now available on Amazon.
element
/'ɛlɪmənt/ n. Syn. component
(成分,要素) fundamental or essential constituent of a composite entity; basic assumptions or principles of a subject
There's always an element of danger in mountain climbing.
(成分,要素) fundamental or essential constituent of a composite entity; basic assumptions or principles of a subject
There's always an element of danger in mountain climbing.
eliminate
/ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/ v. Syn. eradicate; abolish
(排除,剔除) eradicate; abolish; rule out
So the EU’s offer to eliminate the subsidy was almost universally welcomed.
(排除,剔除) eradicate; abolish; rule out
So the EU’s offer to eliminate the subsidy was almost universally welcomed.
emerge
/ɪ'mɜrdʒ/ v. Syn. appear
(出現,浮現) come into prominence; spring up; appear
New cases continue to emerge on an almost daily basis.
(出現,浮現) come into prominence; spring up; appear
New cases continue to emerge on an almost daily basis.
emphasis
/'ɛmfəsɪs/ n.
(強調,重點) special attention or effort directed toward something; stress
They also said that there was too much emphasis placed on protecting the liberty of individuals at the expense of broader social justice.
(強調,重點) special attention or effort directed toward something; stress
They also said that there was too much emphasis placed on protecting the liberty of individuals at the expense of broader social justice.
empirical
/ɛm'pɪrɪk(ə)l/ a.
(經驗主義) derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
He distrusted hunches and intuitive flashes; he placed his reliance entirely on empirical data.
(經驗主義) derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
He distrusted hunches and intuitive flashes; he placed his reliance entirely on empirical data.
enable
/ɪ'neɪb(ə)l/ v.
(使能夠,給以能力,賦予權力) supply with the means, knowledge, or opportunity; make able; make feasible or possible
We shall have become so unfit that nothing we can do to enable us to survive.
(使能夠,給以能力,賦予權力) supply with the means, knowledge, or opportunity; make able; make feasible or possible
We shall have become so unfit that nothing we can do to enable us to survive.
encounter
/ɪn'kaʊntə(r)/ v. Syn. face; confront; meet
(遭遇,遇到) face; confront; meet, especially unexpectedly; come upon
Even children who can swim are at risk as they often move too far away from their families and then encounter difficulties getting back to dry land.
(遭遇,遇到) face; confront; meet, especially unexpectedly; come upon
Even children who can swim are at risk as they often move too far away from their families and then encounter difficulties getting back to dry land.
energy
/'ɛnədʒɪ/ n. Syn. vigor; power
(用力,釋放能量) exertion of force; capacity for work or vigorous activity; usable heat or power
Each year Americans consume a high percentage of the world's energy.
(用力,釋放能量) exertion of force; capacity for work or vigorous activity; usable heat or power
Each year Americans consume a high percentage of the world's energy.
enforce
/ɪn'fɔ:s/ v. Syn. force; constrain; compel
(推行,實施,強迫,強制) put force upon; force; constrain; compel; put in motion or action by violence
Can the police enforce the same rule to avoid another Rodney King incident?
(推行,實施,強迫,強制) put force upon; force; constrain; compel; put in motion or action by violence
Can the police enforce the same rule to avoid another Rodney King incident?
enhance
/ɪn'hɑrns/;/ɪn'hæns/ v. Syn. increase; improve
(增加,改進) make better or more attractive; increase; improve
This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat.
(增加,改進) make better or more attractive; increase; improve
This sauce will enhance the flavor of the meat.
enormous
/ɪ'nɔ:məs/ a. Syn. tremendous; huge; massive
(極大的,龐大的) very great in size, extent, number, or degrees; huge; massive
An enormous puppy was looking down at her with large round eyes, and feebly stretching out one paw, trying to touch her.
(極大的,龐大的) very great in size, extent, number, or degrees; huge; massive
An enormous puppy was looking down at her with large round eyes, and feebly stretching out one paw, trying to touch her.
ensure
/ɪn'ʃʊə(r)/;/ɪn'ʃʊər/ v.
(確定,必然發生) make sure or certain; insure; assure
For example, to ensure data security, a publicly held company will need to control who has access to financial records.
(確定,必然發生) make sure or certain; insure; assure
For example, to ensure data security, a publicly held company will need to control who has access to financial records.
entity
/'ɛntɪtɪ/ n.
(實體) real being; something that exists as a particular and discrete unit; fact of existence
Persons and corporations are equivalent entity under the law.
(實體) real being; something that exists as a particular and discrete unit; fact of existence
Persons and corporations are equivalent entity under the law.
environment
/ɪn'vaɪərənmənt/ n. Syn. circumstance
(環境) surroundings; totality of surrounding conditions
We shall never understand the natural environment until we see it as a living organism.
(環境) surroundings; totality of surrounding conditions
We shall never understand the natural environment until we see it as a living organism.
equate
/ɪ'kweɪt/ v.
(使相等) make equal or equivalent; consider, treat, or depict as equal or equivalent
Most Americans equate success with wealth and fame.
(使相等) make equal or equivalent; consider, treat, or depict as equal or equivalent
Most Americans equate success with wealth and fame.