high renown or honor won by notable achievements; magnificence or great beauty
noun
例句:
• The team won glory in the championship finals.
• The garden was in its full glory during spring.
the main offices of an organization
noun
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• The company's headquarters are in New York.
• The military moved its headquarters closer to the front line.
valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions and historic buildings that have been passed down from previous generations
noun
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• The city is proud of its cultural heritage.
• We must protect our natural heritage for future generations.
a new plan or action to solve a problem or improve a situation, or the ability to act independently
noun
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• The government launched a new initiative to reduce poverty.
• She showed great initiative by organizing the event herself.
a durable twilled cotton fabric, or (as plural 'jeans') trousers made of this fabric
noun
例句:
• She wore a jean jacket over her dress.
• Blue jeans are popular all over the world.
the liquid obtained from fruits or vegetables
noun
例句:
• She drank a glass of orange juice for breakfast.
• The recipe calls for the juice of two lemons.
all the visible features of an area of land, often considered in terms of their aesthetic appeal
noun
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• The landscape of the Scottish Highlands is breathtaking.
• The political landscape has changed dramatically.
reasoning conducted according to strict principles of validity; clear and sound reasoning
noun
例句:
• There is no logic in his argument.
• The logic behind the decision was questionable.
a goal or aim that one intends to accomplish
noun
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• The main objective of the project is to reduce costs.
• They achieved all their objectives.
not influenced by personal feelings; based on facts
adjective
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• We need an objective assessment of the situation.
• It is difficult to be objective about your own work.
an organized body of people with a particular purpose (British spelling)
noun
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• The organisation provides aid to refugees.
• She works for a non-profit organisation.
the state of being free from public attention or unauthorized intrusion
noun
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• Everyone has a right to privacy.
• The fence was built for privacy.
attention to or concern for something, or respect and admiration
noun
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• He has no regard for other people's feelings.
• She is held in high regard by her colleagues.
a person's home; the place where someone lives
noun
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• The ambassador's official residence is near the embassy.
• She took up residence in Paris.
a fixed regular payment made by an employer to an employee, typically on a monthly basis
noun
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• She negotiated a higher salary when she was hired.
• The average salary for this position is around sixty thousand dollars.
the written text of a play, movie, or broadcast, or a system of writing
noun
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• The actors rehearsed the script for the play.
• She wrote the script for the new television series.
a long, narrow piece of material
noun
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• She cut the paper into thin strips.
• The Las Vegas Strip is famous for its casinos.
to remove all coverings or clothing from
verb
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• He stripped the wallpaper from the walls.
• The thieves stripped the car of its parts.
enclosed on all sides; encircled
adjective
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• The house is surrounded by tall trees.
• She was surrounded by friends and family.
feeling at risk of harm or danger; likely to be harmed
adjective
例句:
• Several threatened species live in this forest.
• She felt threatened by his aggressive behavior.
a long, hollow cylinder used for conveying fluids or as a container
noun
例句:
• She squeezed toothpaste from the tube.
• The sample was placed in a test tube.
an official envoy, especially a high-ranking diplomat who represents a state in a foreign country
noun
例句:
• The ambassador presented her credentials to the president.
• He served as the ambassador to France for four years.
either of the two soft, rounded parts on the front of a woman's chest, or the chest area in general
noun
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• Breast cancer awareness has increased significantly.
• The bird puffed out its breast.
informal contraction of 'cannot', or hypocritical and sanctimonious talk
noun
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• I cant believe it happened so fast.
• His speech was full of political cant.
the branch of science that deals with the composition, structure, and properties of substances
noun
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• She has a degree in chemistry.
• The chemistry between the two actors was undeniable.
brought to an end; finished; reached a judgment or decision
verb
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• The investigation concluded that no crime had been committed.
• The conference concluded with a closing ceremony.
the using up of a resource, or the eating or drinking of something
noun
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• Energy consumption has risen sharply.
• The consumption of alcohol is prohibited in the park.
dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power, typically involving bribery
noun
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• The government launched a campaign against corruption.
• Corruption undermines public trust in institutions.
a soft white fibrous substance from the seeds of a tropical plant, used to make fabric
noun
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• The shirt is made of one hundred percent cotton.
• Cotton was one of the most important crops in the American South.
a deduction from the usual cost of something
noun
例句:
• Students get a ten percent discount on all purchases.
• The store is offering big discounts this weekend.
a group of twelve
noun
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• She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
• I've told you a dozen times already.
of great scope or grandeur; heroic or impressively great (also used informally to mean awesome)
adjective
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• The film tells an epic story of survival and courage.
• That concert was absolutely epic.
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
noun
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• Most of the students passed, with a few exceptions.
• She made an exception to the rule in his case.
a way out of a building, room, or vehicle
noun
例句:
• The emergency exit is at the back of the building.
• Please use the nearest exit in case of fire.
to become or make larger or more extensive
verb
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• The company plans to expand into new markets.
• Metal expands when heated.
elaborate or decorative; of a high quality or expensive
adjective
例句:
• They went to a fancy restaurant for their anniversary.
• She wore a fancy dress to the ball.
to feel a desire or liking for something (British informal)
verb
例句:
• Do you fancy a cup of tea?
• I fancy going to the cinema tonight.
extremely beautiful or attractive
adjective
例句:
• The sunset over the ocean was absolutely gorgeous.
• She wore a gorgeous red dress to the gala.
feeling or showing thanks
adjective
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• I'm grateful for your help during the move.
• She was deeply grateful to her mentor.
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
noun
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• She made a great first impression at the interview.
• I got the impression that he wasn't interested.
to point out or show something
verb
例句:
• The data indicates a rising trend in sales.
• Please indicate your preference on the form.
information or ideas put into a system or process
noun
例句:
• We need your input on this project.
• The program requires user input to function.
to tease someone in a playful way
verb
例句:
• His friends liked to josh him about his cooking.
• Don't take it seriously; I was just joshing you.
to strike a surface to attract attention
verb
例句:
• Please knock before entering the room.
• Someone is knocking at the front door.
material made from the skin of an animal
noun
例句:
• He bought a leather jacket for the winter.
• The sofa was upholstered in fine Italian leather.
the two soft edges of the mouth
noun
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• She applied red lipstick to her lips.
• He pressed his lips together and said nothing.
a state of great comfort and expensive living
noun
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• They stayed at a luxury hotel on the coast.
• Having a personal chef is a real luxury.
the words of a song
noun
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• She memorized the lyrics to her favorite song.
• The lyrics were written by a famous poet.
companies or people that make goods in large quantities
noun
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• The manufacturers recalled the defective product.
• Several car manufacturers are investing in electric vehicles.
used to indicate duty, correctness, or expectation
verb
例句:
• You ought to apologize for what you said.
• The package ought to arrive by Friday.
the result or consequence of an action or situation
noun
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• The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
• We are hopeful for a positive outcome.
a survey of opinions from a group of people
noun
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• The latest poll shows the candidate leading by five points.
• They conducted a poll among the employees.
the act of taking something away
noun
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• The removal of the old wallpaper took all day.
• She scheduled the removal of her wisdom teeth.
a person who speaks or acts on behalf of another; short for representative
noun
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• Call your sales rep for more information.
• The union rep negotiated on behalf of the workers.
to steal from a person or place
verb
例句:
• The thieves tried to rob the bank.
• He was robbed at gunpoint on the street.
crying out in a loud, high-pitched voice
adjective
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• The screaming child was lost in the mall.
• She ran out of the house screaming for help.
a particular order in which related events or things follow each other
noun
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• The sequence of events led to the discovery.
• Please arrange the numbers in the correct sequence.
a movement in which a muscle or limb is extended to its full length
noun
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• She held each stretch for thirty seconds before her run.
• A good stretch after exercise helps prevent muscle soreness.
to extend or lengthen something by pulling it
verb
例句:
• She likes to stretch before going for a run.
• The road stretches for miles across the desert.
to pull something apart by force
verb
例句:
• Be careful not to tear the paper.
• He tore open the envelope eagerly.
a drop of liquid from the eye
noun
例句:
• A tear rolled down her cheek.
• She wiped the tears from her eyes.
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
noun
例句:
• She plays tennis every weekend at the local club.
• The tennis match lasted over three hours.
a person who uses violence and intimidation for political aims
noun
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• The terrorist attack shocked the entire nation.
• Authorities arrested the suspected terrorist.
a building where plays or movies are performed or shown
noun
例句:
• We went to the theater to see the new play.
• The old theater was beautifully restored.
the number 12
number
例句:
• There are twelve months in a year.
• She bought twelve eggs from the store.
a person who has never had sexual intercourse
noun
例句:
• In many cultures, virginity was traditionally valued.
• The term has both literal and figurative meanings.
not yet used, touched, or exploited
adjective
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• The hikers explored the virgin forest.
• This is virgin territory for the company.
a wild carnivorous mammal that lives and hunts in packs
noun
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• The wolf howled at the moon.
• A pack of wolves was spotted near the village.
the state of being away from a place or person
noun
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• His absence from work was noticed immediately.
• In the absence of evidence, the case was dismissed.
relating to farming and the cultivation of land
adjective
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• The region is known for its agricultural output.
• Agricultural workers often face difficult conditions.
people who are trained or skilled in sports or physical exercises
noun
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• The athletes trained rigorously for the Olympics.
• Professional athletes often retire in their thirties.
an adult male bovine animal
noun
例句:
• The bull charged at the matador.
• The farmer kept a bull in the pasture.
a political community founded for the common good; an association of sovereign nations
noun
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• Australia is a member of the Commonwealth.
• The Commonwealth of Virginia was one of the original colonies.
to give something in order to help achieve or provide something
verb
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• She contributed generously to the charity.
• Everyone should contribute to the group project.
something given to help a cause or effort
noun
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• Her contribution to science was groundbreaking.
• Thank you for your generous contribution.
highly pleasant to the taste
adjective
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• The homemade pasta was absolutely delicious.
• She baked a delicious chocolate cake.
to state that something is not true; to refuse to give something
verb
例句:
• He denied all the accusations against him.
• The company denied her request for a raise.
the absence of difficulty or effort
noun
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• She completed the task with ease.
• The ease of use makes this app popular.
to make something less severe or intense
verb
例句:
• The medicine helped ease the pain.
• Tensions between the two countries began to ease.
to make longer or larger in space or time
verb
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• They decided to extend the deadline by two weeks.
• The highway extends all the way to the coast.
the state of being widely known or recognized
noun
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• She achieved fame as a singer at a young age.
• His fame spread across the country after the film.
an overflow of water that submerges normally dry land
noun
例句:
• The flood destroyed hundreds of homes.
• Heavy rains caused severe flooding in the region.
produced or created
adjective
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• The computer-generated images looked incredibly realistic.
• The report generated significant interest.
relating to genes or heredity
adjective
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• Genetic testing can reveal predispositions to certain diseases.
• The trait is passed down through genetic inheritance.
feeling admiration for something or someone
adjective
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• I was really impressed by her presentation.
• The judges were impressed with the contestant's talent.
happening or produced immediately
adjective
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• The news had an instant impact on the stock market.
• She became an instant celebrity after the video went viral.
a very short period of time
noun
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• For an instant, everything was silent.
• It happened in an instant.
people who put money into financial schemes or businesses for profit
noun
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• Investors were eager to fund the startup.
• The company attracted foreign investors.
includes as a necessary part or consequence
verb
例句:
• The job involves a lot of travel.
• The recipe involves several steps.
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions
noun
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• The statue is a symbol of liberty and freedom.
• Citizens fought for their liberty against the regime.
images created by capturing light on a sensitive surface
noun
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• She displayed her photographs in the gallery.
• The old photographs captured memories of a different era.
a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as a foundation for belief or action
noun
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• The principle of equality is central to democracy.
• She refused to compromise her principles.
favoring change, reform, or new ideas
adjective
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• The city has a progressive approach to education.
• Progressive policies aim to reduce inequality.
a penalty imposed for breaking a law or rule
noun
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• The punishment for the crime was ten years in prison.
• The teacher gave him a punishment for cheating.
a large public meeting held to support a cause or protest
noun
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• Thousands attended the political rally downtown.
• The rally brought together people from all walks of life.
to recover strength or spirits after difficulty
verb
例句:
• The team rallied in the second half to win.
• The stock market rallied after the announcement.
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone; a depiction
noun
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• The lawyer provided legal representation for the defendant.
• The painting is a representation of rural life.
the total amount resulting from addition
noun
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• The sum of five and three is eight.
• She donated a large sum of money to the hospital.
to move back and forth or from side to side
verb
例句:
• The children love to swing at the playground.
• He swung the bat and hit a home run.
a seat hung from ropes or chains for swinging on
noun
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• She sat on the swing in the garden.
• The park has a new set of swings.
the rear part of an animal's body, extending beyond the trunk
noun
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• The dog wagged its tail excitedly.
• The lizard lost its tail but it grew back.
one of two children born at the same birth
noun
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• She has a twin sister who lives in London.
• The twins look exactly alike.
happening or appearing soon; forthcoming
adjective
例句:
• The upcoming election is generating a lot of debate.
• She is preparing for her upcoming exam.
people who have served in the military; experienced persons
noun
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• Veterans gathered for the memorial ceremony.
• The company prefers hiring industry veterans.
a warning of danger or a call to be watchful
noun
例句:
• The weather service issued a flood alert.
• Stay alert for any suspicious activity.
quick to notice and respond to potential danger
adjective
例句:
• The guard remained alert throughout the night.
• You need to stay alert while driving.
an enclosed area for sports or entertainment events
noun
例句:
• The concert was held in a huge arena.
• The new arena seats over twenty thousand fans.
a loud, deep, resonant sound
noun
例句:
• The boom of thunder shook the house.
• We heard a loud boom in the distance.
a period of rapid economic growth
noun
例句:
• The tech boom created thousands of new jobs.
• The city experienced a construction boom.
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or leg
noun
例句:
• She wore leather boots to hike through the mud.
• He polished his boots before the parade.
showing courage in the face of danger
adjective
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• The brave firefighter rescued the child from the burning building.
• It was brave of her to speak up against injustice.
a vertical pillar or a vertical division of text on a page
noun
例句:
• The ancient temple had tall marble columns.
• The article appeared in the third column of the newspaper.