单词释义

  1. petition - n./v.

    • paraphrase:formal request signed by many people
    • synonym:appeal, plea
    • example:They started a petition to save the park, which gathered over 1,000 signatures within a week.
  2. appropriate - adj./v.

    • paraphrase:① (adj.) suitable; ② (v.) take something without permission
    • synonym:① fitting, proper; ② seize, take
    • example:The teacher chose an appropriate book for the class, but some students found it too easy.
  3. harvest - n./v.

    • paraphrase:gather crops
    • synonym:collect, reap
    • example:Farmers work hardest during harvest season when the wheat is ready to be cut.
  4. outbreak - n.

    • paraphrase:sudden start of something bad (e.g., disease, war)
    • synonym:eruption, flare-up
    • example:The outbreak of flu forced the school to close until the infections decreased.
  5. infinite - adj.

    • paraphrase:without end or limit
    • synonym:endless, limitless
    • example:The universe seems infinite, though scientists are still exploring its boundaries.
  6. ignorant - adj.

    • paraphrase:lacking knowledge
    • synonym:unaware, uninformed
    • example:He was ignorant about the rules, so he accidentally broke them during the game.
  7. unfold - v.

    • paraphrase:open or develop gradually
    • synonym:reveal, open
    • example:As the story unfolded, the audience realized the hero had a hidden identity.
  8. cell - n.

    • paraphrase:① smallest unit of life; ② small room
    • synonym:① organism unit; ② chamber
    • example:The prisoner stayed in a dark cell where sunlight never reached the walls.
  9. accommodation - n.

    • paraphrase:a place to live or stay
    • synonym:lodging, housing
    • example:The hotel offered free accommodation to guests who booked early, but it was fully occupied.
  10. deposit - n./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:① (n.) money placed in a bank; ② (v.) put something somewhere
    ◦ synonym:① savings; ② place, leave
    ◦ example:She made a deposit at the bank, which increased her account balance by $500.

  11. equal - adj./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:same in amount, size, or value
    ◦ synonym:identical, equivalent
    ◦ example:All workers deserve equal pay if they do the same job.

  12. civilization - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:advanced human society
    ◦ synonym:society, culture
    ◦ example:Ancient Egyptian civilization developed along the Nile River, where fertile land supported farming.

  13. dense - adj.
    ◦ paraphrase:thick or closely packed
    ◦ synonym:thick, crowded
    ◦ example:The dense forest made it hard to walk, so they used a map to avoid getting lost.

  14. speaker - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:person who speaks
    ◦ synonym:talker, lecturer
    ◦ example:The speaker explained the new policy, but many listeners still had questions afterward.

  15. fate - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:destiny; what happens to someone
    ◦ synonym:destiny, fortune
    ◦ example:They believed fate would decide their future, though they also worked hard to succeed.

  16. criminal - n./adj.
    ◦ paraphrase:person who commits crimes
    ◦ synonym:lawbreaker, offender
    ◦ example:The criminal was arrested after the police found evidence in his car.

  17. royal - adj.
    ◦ paraphrase:related to a king or queen
    ◦ synonym:regal, majestic
    ◦ example:The royal family visited the city, where crowds gathered to greet them.

  18. seize - v.
    ◦ paraphrase:take hold of suddenly
    ◦ synonym:grab, capture
    ◦ example:He seized the opportunity to study abroad when the scholarship was offered.

  19. discern - v.
    ◦ paraphrase:recognize or see clearly
    ◦ synonym:detect, perceive
    ◦ example:It was hard to discern the truth because the reports contained conflicting information.

  20. wholly - adv.
    ◦ paraphrase:completely
    ◦ synonym:entirely, fully
    ◦ example:The plan was wholly unsuccessful, which disappointed everyone involved.

  21. channel - n./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:① (n.) TV station; ② (v.) direct something
    ◦ synonym:① station; ② direct, guide
    ◦ example:They changed the TV channel when the show became too boring to watch.

  22. crash - n./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:violent collision or sudden failure
    ◦ synonym:collision, smash
    ◦ example:The car crashed into a tree, but the driver survived because he wore a seatbelt.

  23. administration - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:management of an organization or government
    ◦ synonym:management, government
    ◦ example:The new administration promised reforms, though critics doubted their plans.

  24. meanwhile - adv.
    ◦ paraphrase:at the same time
    ◦ synonym:simultaneously, concurrently
    ◦ example:She cooked dinner; meanwhile, her brother set the table for the family.

  25. accountant - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:person who manages financial records
    ◦ synonym:auditor, bookkeeper
    ◦ example:The accountant found errors in the budget, so the company had to revise its plans.

  26. conjunction - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:combination or grammatical word (e.g., “and,” “but”)
    ◦ synonym:combination, union
    ◦ example:Hard work, in conjunction with talent, often leads to success.

  27. outward - adj./adv.
    ◦ paraphrase:toward the outside
    ◦ synonym:external, surface
    ◦ example:She maintained an outward calmness, even though she felt nervous inside.

  28. doom - n./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:terrible fate or disaster
    ◦ synonym:ruin, destruction
    ◦ example:The prophecy warned of doom if the kingdom ignored the ancient laws.

  29. presumably - adv.
    ◦ paraphrase:reasonably assumed to be true
    ◦ synonym:probably, supposedly
    ◦ example:He left early, presumably to avoid the traffic jam during rush hour.

  30. militant - adj./n.
    ◦ paraphrase:aggressively active in a cause
    ◦ synonym:combative, aggressive
    ◦ example:The militant group refused to negotiate unless their demands were met.

  31. statesman - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:experienced political leader
    ◦ synonym:leader, diplomat
    ◦ example:The statesman proposed a peace treaty, which ended the decade-long conflict.

  32. satisfaction - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:feeling of pleasure or fulfillment
    ◦ synonym:contentment, gratification
    ◦ example:Completing the project gave her great satisfaction, even though it took months.

  33. concrete - adj./n.
    ◦ paraphrase:① (adj.) specific; ② (n.) building material
    ◦ synonym:① definite, specific; ② cement
    ◦ example:We need concrete evidence before making any accusations.

  34. uphold - v.
    ◦ paraphrase:support or maintain
    ◦ synonym:support, defend
    ◦ example:The judge upheld the law, even when public opinion pressured him to change it.

  35. outline - n./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:① (n.) summary; ② (v.) describe briefly
    ◦ synonym:① summary, draft; ② sketch
    ◦ example:She wrote an outline for her essay before filling in the details.

  36. philosopher - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:person who studies ideas about knowledge and life
    ◦ synonym:thinker, scholar
    ◦ example:The philosopher argued that happiness comes from within, not from material wealth.

  37. poverty - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:state of being extremely poor
    ◦ synonym:destitution, need
    ◦ example:Many families escaped poverty after the government provided job training programs.

  38. interface - n./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:point where two systems meet
    ◦ synonym:connection, link
    ◦ example:The app’s interface is user-friendly, so even beginners can navigate it easily.

  39. tax - n./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:money paid to the government
    ◦ synonym:levy, duty
    ◦ example:The new tax on sugary drinks aimed to reduce obesity rates nationwide.

  40. circuit - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:closed path for electricity or a route
    ◦ synonym:loop, route
    ◦ example:The electric circuit broke when the wire snapped, causing the lights to go out.

  41. deserve - v.
    ◦ paraphrase:be worthy of something
    ◦ synonym:merit, earn
    ◦ example:You deserve a promotion if you’ve worked hard all year.

  42. disappear - v.
    ◦ paraphrase:stop being visible
    ◦ synonym:vanish, fade
    ◦ example:The sun disappeared behind the clouds, which made the temperature drop suddenly.

  43. evidence - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:facts or proof
    ◦ synonym:proof, indication
    ◦ example:The police found evidence at the scene that linked the suspect to the crime.

  44. remarkable - adj.
    ◦ paraphrase:unusually good or noticeable
    ◦ synonym:extraordinary, impressive
    ◦ example:Her remarkable memory allowed her to recall details from years ago.

  45. quote - n./v.
    ◦ paraphrase:repeat someone’s exact words
    ◦ synonym:cite, repeat
    ◦ example:The article quoted the mayor, who promised to lower taxes next year.

  46. fantasy - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:imaginary situation or story
    ◦ synonym:dream, illusion
    ◦ example:Children often create fantasy worlds where they pretend to be heroes.

  47. generous - adj.
    ◦ paraphrase:willing to give or share
    ◦ synonym:kind, charitable
    ◦ example:The generous donor gave money to the school, which built a new library.

  48. series - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:number of events or objects in order
    ◦ synonym:sequence, chain
    ◦ example:The TV series became popular because its plot kept viewers guessing.

  49. consensus - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:general agreement
    ◦ synonym:agreement, accord
    ◦ example:After hours of debate, the team reached a consensus on the best solution.

  50. zeal - n.
    ◦ paraphrase:great enthusiasm
    ◦ synonym:passion, eagerness
    ◦ example:She tackled every task with zeal, even when others doubted her abilities.


单词列表

appeal, plea
fitting, proper; seize, take
collect, reap
eruption, flare-up
endless, limitless
unaware, uninformed
reveal, open
organism unit; chamber
lodging, housing
savings; place, leave
identical, equivalent
society, culture
thick, crowded
talker, lecturer
destiny, fortune
lawbreaker, offender
regal, majestic
grab, capture
detect, perceive
entirely, fully
station; direct, guide
collision, smash
management, government
simultaneously, concurrently
auditor, bookkeeper
combination, union
external, surface
ruin, destruction
probably, supposedly
combative, aggressive
leader, diplomat
contentment, gratification
definite, specific; cement
support, defend
summary, draft; sketch
thinker, scholar
destitution, need
connection, link
levy, duty
loop, route
merit, earn
vanish, fade
proof, indication
extraordinary, impressive
cite, repeat
dream, illusion
kind, charitable
sequence, chain
agreement, accord
passion, eagerness