1. depose /dɪˈpəʊz/ -- (literally, put down) put out of office; dethrone Did the king abdicate or was he deposed? 那个国王是自己放弃了王位还是被废的？ 2. impose /imˈpəuz/ -- put on as a burden, duty, tax, etc.; inflict Cleanin...
1. appendix /əˈpendiks/ -- (literally, something hung on) matter added to the end of a book or document A school edition of a novel usually has an appendix containing explanatory notes. 用作教科书的小说通常有个附录，其中含有说明性...
1. manacle /ˈmnəkəl/ -- handcuff The manacles were removed from the prisoner's wrists. 犯人手腕上的手铐被除去。 2. mandate /ˈmnˌdeɪt/ -- (literally, something given into one's mind) 1. territory entrusted to the adminisration of ano...
1. luminary /ˈlu:məˌneri:/ -- one who is a source of light or inspiration to others; famous person A number of luminaries, including a Nobel Prize winner and two leading authors, will be present. 很多名人，包括一位诺贝尔奖得主及两位...
1. illiteration /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃn/ -- repetition of the same letter or consonant at the begining of consecutive words Note the illiteration in the line Sing a song of sixpence. 注意Sing a song of sixpence.这行中的头韵。 2. literacy /ˈli...
1. quadrilateral /ˌkwɔdrəˈltərəl/ -- plane figure having four sides and four angles A square is a quadrilateral. 正方形是四边形的一种。 2. collateral /kəˈltərəl/ -- situated at the side; accompanying; parallel; additional; supple...
1. coherence /kəʊˈhɪərəns/ -- state of sticking together; consistency; logical connection If the relationship between the first sentence and what follows is not clear, the paragraph lacks coherence. 如果第一句与后文之间的关系并不清...
1. aggregation /ˌgrɪˈgeɪʃən/ -- gathering of individuals into a body or group;assemblage At the airport, the homecoming champions were welcomed by a huge aggregation of admirers. 凯旋而归的冠军得主们在机场受到一大群仰慕者的欢...
1. genre /ʒɑ:r/ -- kind; sort; category Allan Poe was the originator of a genre of detective story. 爱伦坡是一类侦探小说的创始者。 2. progenitor /prəʊˈdʒenɪtə/ -- ancestor to whom a gruop traces its birth; forefather The Bible...
1. fluid /ˈflu:ɪd/ -- 1. substance that flows 2. not rigid; changing easily Air, water, molasses and milk are all fluids. 空气、水、糖蜜和牛奶都是流体。 During November, the military situation remained fluid, with advances and retres...
1. affinity /əˈfɪnɪti:/ -- (literally, condition of being near the boundary or a neighbor) kinship; sympathy; liking; attraction He intends to establish some kind of an affinity between himself and the public. 他希望在自己和公众之间建立...
1. animosity /ˌnəˈmɔsɪti:/ -- ill will( usually leading to active opposition); violent hatred Someday the animosity that led to the war will be replaced by amity. 总有一天导致战争的仇恨会被友好关系所取代。 2. animus /ˈnəmə...
1. amateur /ˈmətə/ -- （literally, lover) 1. a person follows a particular pursuit because he likes it, rather than as a profession 2. one who performs rather poorly; inexperienced person The performance was staged by a group of amateurs who have...
1. proponent /prəˈpəʊnənt/ -- person who puts forth a proposal or argues in favor of something; advocate; supporter At the budget hearing, both the proponents and the opponents of the tax increase will be able to present their views. 预算听证会...
1. preface /ˈprefis/ -- foreword; preliminary remarks; author's introduction to a book The preface usually provides information that the reader should know before the book. 序言常提供给读者一些阅读本书前需要了解的信息。 2. pre...
