to carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or dedicate oneself
verb
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• He committed himself to finishing the project on time.
• The suspect committed the crime in broad daylight.
something given to make up for a loss, injury, or suffering
noun
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• The workers received compensation for the injury.
• Her compensation package includes a generous salary and benefits.
the way in which something is made up; a creative work, especially a piece of music
noun
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• The composition of the painting is masterful.
• She played an original composition on the piano.
the protection of natural resources and the environment
noun
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• Conservation efforts saved the species from extinction.
• The park was established for the conservation of wildlife.
relating to or in accordance with a constitution
adjective
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• The court ruled the law unconstitutional.
• Citizens have constitutional rights to free speech.
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of people in an area
noun
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• The population density in the city is very high.
• Lead has a greater density than water.
the state of being hard to do or deal with
noun
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• She passed the exam despite the difficulty.
• They had difficulty finding a parking spot.
relating to the basic or introductory level of a subject
adjective
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• She teaches at the local elementary school.
• The concept is quite elementary.
relating to a group of people sharing a common cultural background or nationality
adjective
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• The city has a rich ethnic diversity.
• Ethnic food restaurants have become very popular.
the costs incurred in or required for something
noun
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• Travel expenses are covered by the company.
• She tracked all her monthly expenses carefully.
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together
noun
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• The company manages a fleet of delivery trucks.
• The naval fleet sailed across the ocean.
to encourage or promote the development of something
verb
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• The program aims to foster creativity in children.
• They fostered a culture of innovation at the company.
involving the temporary care of a child by people other than their birth parents
adjective
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• She was placed in a foster home at age five.
• The foster parents gave him a loving environment.
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
adjective
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• Education is a fundamental right for every child.
• There are fundamental differences between the two approaches.
exceptional intellectual or creative ability
noun
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• Einstein was considered a genius of modern physics.
• She showed signs of genius from a very young age.
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty
noun
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• She sought guidance from her mentor.
• The manual provides guidance on how to use the equipment.
the invasion and multiplication of harmful microorganisms in the body
noun
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• The wound became red due to an infection.
• Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections.
an aim or plan to do something
noun
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• His intention was to start a new business.
• She had no intention of leaving the company.
the joint between the thigh and the lower leg
noun
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• She injured her knee while playing soccer.
• He knelt down on one knee to propose.
relating to or operated by machines or machinery
adjective
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• The car had a mechanical failure on the highway.
• She studied mechanical engineering in college.
the act of taking part in something
noun
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• Active participation in class is encouraged.
• The event saw a high level of participation from the community.
of great value; highly esteemed
adjective
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• Gold and diamonds are precious materials.
• Every moment with family is precious.
the condition of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the body
noun
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• She announced her pregnancy at the family dinner.
• Pregnancy usually lasts about nine months.
of superior quality; an amount paid for an insurance policy
noun
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• The premium version of the software includes extra features.
• Her health insurance premiums went up this year.
to act as if something is the case when it is not
verb
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• The children like to pretend they are pirates.
• Don't pretend you didn't hear me.
a person ordained to perform religious duties and ceremonies
noun
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• The priest led the Sunday service.
• She consulted the priest for spiritual guidance.
important and well-known; standing out and easily visible
adjective
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• She is a prominent figure in the tech industry.
• The building occupies a prominent position on the hill.
demonstrated to be true or effective through evidence or testing
adjective
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• This is a proven method for learning languages.
• The drug has a proven track record of effectiveness.
relating to or affecting the fundamental nature of something; far-reaching or extreme
adjective
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• The company made radical changes to its management structure.
• She has radical ideas about education reform.
designed or suitable for people to live in
adjective
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• The house is in a quiet residential neighborhood.
• They built a new residential complex downtown.
something given in recognition of effort or achievement
noun
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• She received a reward for finding the lost wallet.
• Hard work brings its own rewards.
to give something to someone in recognition of their effort
verb
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• The company rewarded employees for their loyalty.
• Good behavior should be rewarded.
a small songbird with a red or orange breast
noun
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• A robin was singing in the garden this morning.
• Robins are often seen as a sign of spring.
an artificial object placed in orbit around a celestial body; a natural body orbiting a planet
noun
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• The satellite transmits weather data back to Earth.
• The moon is a natural satellite of the Earth.
to tremble or vibrate; to move something quickly back and forth
verb
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• The earthquake made the whole building shake.
• He reached out to shake her hand.
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
noun
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• They walked along the shore at sunset.
• The waves crashed against the rocky shore.
of considerable importance, size, or worth
adjective
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• The project requires a substantial investment.
• There has been a substantial improvement in her grades.
a person aged between thirteen and nineteen
noun
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• The movie is popular with teens.
• As a teen, she was interested in science.
the act of sending or passing something from one place or person to another
noun
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• The transmission of the disease occurs through contact.
• The car needs a new transmission.
a device for catching animals; a trick or situation designed to catch someone
noun
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• The hunter set a trap in the forest.
• Don't fall into the trap of working too many hours.
to catch or hold in a position from which escape is difficult
verb
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• The miners were trapped underground for days.
• She felt trapped in a boring job.
a distinctive set of clothes worn by members of an organization
noun
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• Students must wear a uniform to school.
• The police officer was dressed in full uniform.
not varying; the same in all cases
adjective
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• The tiles were a uniform shade of blue.
• The temperature remained uniform throughout the day.
wild animals collectively; the native fauna of a region
noun
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• The national park is home to diverse wildlife.
• Pollution threatens the local wildlife.
made of wood
adjective
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• They sat around a large wooden table.
• The old wooden bridge creaked as they crossed it.
ready to attack or confront; pursuing aims forcefully
adjective
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• The dog became aggressive when strangers approached.
• The company adopted an aggressive marketing strategy.
clearly visible or understood; obvious
adjective
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• It was apparent that she was upset.
• The cause of the problem became apparent after further investigation.
a sudden loud noise
noun
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• We heard a loud bang from the kitchen.
• The door closed with a bang.
to strike or put down something with force
verb
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• He banged his fist on the table.
• She accidentally banged her head on the shelf.
a destructive wave of air from an explosion; a strong gust of wind
noun
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• The blast shattered windows blocks away.
• A blast of cold air hit them as they opened the door.
a person who supports communism; relating to communism
noun
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• The communist regime lasted for several decades.
• He was a communist during his university years.
an expression of dissatisfaction or grievance
noun
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• She filed a formal complaint with the manager.
• The most common complaint was about the noise.
a part or element of a larger whole
noun
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• Each component of the system must function properly.
• The engine has several key components.
the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery
noun
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• It took great courage to stand up to the bully.
• She showed incredible courage during the crisis.
a substance or treatment that restores health
noun
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• Scientists are searching for a cure for cancer.
• There is no known cure for the common cold.
to relieve someone of the symptoms of a disease or condition
verb
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• The treatment cured her of the infection.
• Antibiotics can cure many bacterial diseases.
feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is extremely serious
adjective
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• The family was desperate for clean water.
• She made a desperate attempt to save the business.
the state of being diverse; a range of different things
noun
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• The company values diversity in its workforce.
• The rainforest is known for its biological diversity.
the day or period of time immediately before an event
noun
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• On the eve of the election, tensions were high.
• They celebrated on New Year's Eve.
the teaching staff of a university or college
noun
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• The faculty voted to change the curriculum.
• She joined the faculty as an assistant professor.
information about reactions to a product or performance, used as a basis for improvement
noun
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• We welcome your feedback on the new design.
• The teacher provided constructive feedback on the essay.
the human race; the quality of being compassionate
noun
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• The discovery was a milestone for all of humanity.
• She showed great humanity in helping the refugees.
a new method, idea, or product
noun
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• The company is known for its innovation in technology.
• Innovation drives economic growth.
tools or devices used for a particular purpose; musical devices
noun
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• The surgeon carefully arranged the surgical instruments.
• She can play several musical instruments.
to put money into financial schemes, property, or a commercial venture for profit
verb
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• She decided to invest in real estate.
• The government plans to invest heavily in education.
a short coat extending to the waist or hips
noun
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• He grabbed his jacket before heading out.
• She wore a denim jacket over her dress.
relating to the making of laws
adjective
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• The legislative branch of government passes new laws.
• They proposed several legislative reforms.
a handbook or guide for operating a machine or learning a subject
noun
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• Read the manual before assembling the furniture.
• The instruction manual is available online.
done with the hands; operated by hand rather than automatically
adjective
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• The car has a manual transmission.
• Manual labor is physically demanding.
being used by someone; busy or engaged
adjective
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• The seat is occupied; please find another one.
• She was too occupied with work to notice.
continuing; still in progress
adjective
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• The investigation is ongoing.
• There is an ongoing debate about climate change.
a person who operates equipment or machinery; a person who manages a business
noun
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• The crane operator carefully lifted the heavy beam.
• She works as a telephone operator.
causing physical or emotional pain
adjective
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• The injury was extremely painful.
• It was painful to watch him struggle.
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces (approximately 0.45 kg)
noun
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• The package weighs about five pounds.
• She lost ten pounds on the diet.
the basic monetary unit of the UK
noun
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• The shirt costs twenty pounds.
• The pound fell against the dollar.
the act of making something ready for use or an event
noun
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• Preparation for the exam took several weeks.
• The preparation of the meal required fresh ingredients.
to strike with the fist
verb
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• He punched the wall in frustration.
• The boxer punched his opponent with a powerful right hook.
a blow with the fist
noun
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• He delivered a punch to the jaw.
• That joke really packed a punch.
a color intermediate between red and blue
noun
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• Purple has long been associated with royalty.
• She mixed red and blue to get purple.
having a color intermediate between red and blue
adjective
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• She wore a beautiful purple dress.
• The sunset turned the sky purple and orange.
a track made of steel rails along which trains run
noun
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• The railroad connected the two cities.
• He worked on the railroad for twenty years.
the act of officially recording or enrolling
noun
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• Registration for the conference opens next week.
• You need to complete the registration form online.
a feeling of excitement and love; a love story
noun
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• Their romance began during a summer in Paris.
• She enjoys reading romance novels.
presented or handed in for consideration or judgment
adjective
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• The submitted report contained several errors.
• All submitted applications will be reviewed by Friday.
enough; adequate for a particular purpose
adjective
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• The evidence was sufficient to convict him.
• Make sure you have sufficient supplies for the trip.
temporarily prevented from continuing; hanging from above
adjective
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• The player was suspended for three games.
• A chandelier was suspended from the ceiling.
a soft thin piece of absorbent paper used as a disposable handkerchief
noun
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• She grabbed a tissue to blow her nose.
• He kept a box of tissues on his desk during cold season.
beneath the surface of the ground
adjective
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• The city has an extensive underground railway system.
• There are underground caves beneath the mountain.
against; in contrast with
preposition
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• The case was Smith versus Jones.
• It's a question of quality versus quantity.
existing or occurring on computers or the internet; nearly as described but not completely
adjective
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• The company held a virtual meeting online.
• The pandemic brought the economy to a virtual standstill.
injured, especially in battle or by violence
adjective
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• The wounded soldier was rushed to the hospital.
• Several civilians were wounded in the attack.
in the middle of; surrounded by (variant of 'among')
preposition
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• She sat amongst her friends at the table.
• The house was hidden amongst the trees.
a public or formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention
noun
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• The company made an announcement about the merger.
• An announcement was broadcast over the loudspeaker.
organized or planned in advance
adjective
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• They had an arranged marriage.
• The flowers were beautifully arranged in a vase.
a collection of weapons; a store of resources available for a particular purpose
noun
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• The country has a large nuclear arsenal.
• The chef has an impressive arsenal of cooking techniques.
drawn to by physical or emotional appeal
adjective
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• She was attracted to his sense of humor.
• The event attracted thousands of visitors.
relating to biology or living organisms
adjective
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• She studies biological processes at the university.
• His biological parents live in another country.
to use the teeth to cut into something
verb
例句:
• Be careful, the dog might bite.
• She bit into the apple with a satisfying crunch.
an act of biting; a wound made by biting
noun
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• The mosquito bite was itchy.
• He took a big bite of his sandwich.
a small piece broken off from something; a thin slice of potato fried until crisp
noun
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• There's a chip in the glass.
• She ordered a bag of chips from the vending machine.
a small piece of semiconductor used to make an integrated circuit
noun
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• The computer chip processes millions of calculations per second.
• Modern phones contain powerful chips.
to have the courage to do something; to challenge someone
verb
例句:
• How dare you speak to me like that!
• I dare you to jump off the diving board.
a structured set of data held in a computer
noun
例句:
• All customer information is stored in the database.
• The database needs to be updated regularly.
to state the exact meaning of a word or concept
verb
例句:
• How would you define success?
• The contract clearly defines the responsibilities of each party.
unjust treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex
noun
例句:
• Discrimination in the workplace is illegal.
• She faced discrimination because of her gender.
a state of confusion; a medical condition involving a disturbance to normal functioning
noun
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• The protest descended into disorder.
• She was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
spread out over an area or among a number of recipients
adjective
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• The relief supplies were distributed to the affected families.
• The company has a distributed workforce across ten countries.
a film or television program that provides a factual record or report
noun
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• We watched a documentary about climate change.
• The documentary won several awards at the film festival.
an area of territory or knowledge; a web address
noun
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• Artificial intelligence is a rapidly growing domain.
• She registered a new domain name for her website.
characterized by constant change, activity, or progress
adjective
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• The city has a dynamic and exciting atmosphere.
• She is a dynamic leader who inspires her team.
revised and corrected for publication
adjective
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• The edited version of the manuscript was much shorter.
• She published an edited collection of essays.
an agreement to marry; participation or involvement
noun
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• They announced their engagement at the family dinner.
• Employee engagement has increased since the new policies.