英语背单词 专四词汇 2023年09月 ChatGPT

发布时间 2023-09-02 22:45:07作者: ChuckLu

2023-09-02

Explain the meaning of the following words along with index and phonetic symbol:
detain, psychologist, robe, partition, sinful,
dominion, heave, watertight, flute, calendar,
pickpocket, lavatory, satire, sin, martyr

Index Word Phonetic Symbol Parts of Speech Explanation Translation in Chinese
1 detain /dɪˈteɪn/ verb To keep someone in official custody, often by the police or authorities, for a period of time. 扣留;拘留;扣押;羁押
2 psychologist /saɪˈkɒl.ə.dʒɪst/ noun A person who specializes in the study of the human mind and behavior, often providing therapy or counseling. 心理学家;心理医生;精神科医生
3 robe /roʊb/ noun A long, loose-fitting garment, often worn for ceremonial, religious, or formal occasions. 长袍;礼服;袈裟;法衣
4 partition /pɑːrˈtɪʃ.ən/ noun/verb Noun: A dividing wall or barrier that separates or divides a space into distinct areas. Verb: To divide or separate using partitions. 分隔;隔墙;隔断;隔开
5 sinful /ˈsɪn.fəl/ adjective Characterized by or involving sin; morally wrong or wicked according to religious or ethical standards. 罪恶的;有罪的;邪恶的;恶贯满盈的
6 dominion /dəˈmɪn.jən/ noun Sovereign control, authority, or rule over a territory or domain; a territory under the rule of a sovereign power. 统治;主权;领土;疆土
7 heave /hiːv/ verb/noun Verb: To lift or pull something with effort and force. Noun: A lifting or throwing movement. 举起;投掷;拼力举;用力拉
8 watertight /ˈwɔː.tər.taɪt/ adjective Completely sealed or impervious to the passage of water; preventing the entry of water. 防水的;不透水的;严密的;水密的
9 flute /fluːt/ noun/verb Noun: A musical instrument made of a tube with holes that are played by blowing air across them. Verb: To play a flute or create a flutelike sound. 长笛;笛子;横笛;吹奏长笛
10 calendar /ˈkæl.ən.dər/ noun A system for organizing and measuring time, typically divided into days, weeks, months, and years, often used for scheduling and dating purposes. 日历;历法;时间表;行事历
11 pickpocket /ˈpɪk.pɑː.kɪt/ noun/verb Noun: A person who steals from the pockets or belongings of others, especially in crowded places. Verb: To engage in pickpocketing. 扒手;扒窃;偷窃者;行窃
12 lavatory /ˈlæv.ə.tɔːr.i/ noun A room or facility equipped with toilet and washing facilities, often found in public or private buildings. 厕所;盥洗室;卫生间;洗手间
13 satire /ˈsæt.aɪr/ noun A literary or artistic work that uses humor, irony, or sarcasm to criticize or mock individuals, society, or institutions. 讽刺;讽刺作品;讽刺文学;讽刺艺术
14 sin /sɪn/ noun/verb Noun: An immoral or wrongful act, often violating religious or moral principles. Verb: To commit a sin. 罪;罪孽;罪过;犯罪
15 martyr /ˈmɑːr.tər/ noun/verb Noun: A person who suffers or dies for their beliefs, often in a religious or political context. Verb: To kill or persecute someone for their beliefs. 烈士;殉道者;受难者;殉道;为信仰牺牲

In a distant land ruled by a stern psychologist[2], a curious flute[9] player decided to organize a satire[13] festival. However, the sinful[5] acts depicted in the satire caused a stir in the dominion[6]. The ruler, wearing a majestic robe[3], decided to detain[1] those involved and ordered the construction of a partition[4] to keep the festival-goers away from the rest of the kingdom.

As the days passed, tensions heaved[7], and the atmosphere became less watertight[8]. A local pickpocket[11] took advantage of the chaos to ply their trade, adding another layer of sin[14] to the situation. The calendar[10] marked the days until the festival's conclusion, while the lavatory[12] facilities became inadequate for the growing crowd.

In the end, the satire festival, although met with controversy and sin[14], turned one individual into a martyr[15] for free expression, forever remembered in the annals of history.

2023-09-01

Explain the meaning of the following words along with index and phonetic symbol:
locust, deceit, tile, incidence, phobia,
suspension, fractional, complacency, hypocritical, dissolution,
apron, drizzle, duel, macho, lump

Index Word Phonetic Symbol Parts of Speech Explanation Translation in Chinese
1 locust /ˈloʊ.kəst/ noun A type of large, migratory grasshopper known for its swarming behavior and crop-damaging effects. 蝗虫;蚂蚱;蚂蟥;蝗虫性质
2 deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ noun The act of deceiving or misleading someone, often through trickery, falsehoods, or dishonesty. 欺骗;欺诈;骗局;诡计
3 tile /taɪl/ noun/verb Noun: A flat, often square or rectangular, piece of ceramic, stone, or other material used for covering surfaces. Verb: To cover or adorn with tiles. 瓷砖;瓦片;平铺;瓷砖铺盖
4 incidence /ˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ noun The frequency or occurrence of something, often used in the context of events, incidents, or diseases. 发生率;发生次数;事件发生
5 phobia /ˈfoʊ.bi.ə/ noun An extreme and irrational fear or aversion to a particular object, situation, or activity. 恐惧症;畏惧症;病态恐惧
6 suspension /səˈspen.ʃən/ noun The act of temporarily ceasing or delaying something; a state of being hung or suspended in the air. 暂停;悬浮;停职;悬挂
7 fractional /ˈfrækʃənl/ adjective Relating to a fraction, which is a part or portion of a whole; characterized by being in parts or fragments. 分数的;部分的;碎片的;小部分的
8 complacency /kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si/ noun A feeling of self-satisfaction or contentment, often accompanied by unawareness of potential danger or problems. 自满;满足;沾沾自喜;自以为是
9 hypocritical /ˌhɪ.pəˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl/ adjective Behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values; pretending to have moral principles that one does not truly possess. 虚伪的;伪善的;假意的;伪装的
10 dissolution /ˌdɪs.əˈluː.ʃən/ noun The process of breaking down, disintegrating, or ending, often used in the context of organizations, relationships, or substances. 解散;溶解;解体;瓦解
11 apron /ˈeɪ.prən/ noun A protective garment worn over clothing, often covering the front of the body, especially in cooking or work settings. 围裙;工作服;停机坪;飞机库
12 drizzle /ˈdrɪz.əl/ noun/verb Noun: Light rain in fine, misty droplets. Verb: To rain lightly in fine droplets. 细雨;毛毛雨;下细雨;细雨般滴下
13 duel /ˈduːəl/ noun/verb Noun: A formal combat between two individuals, typically with swords or pistols. Verb: To engage in such a combat. 决斗;对决;双打;争斗
14 macho /ˈmɑː.tʃoʊ/ adjective/noun Adjective: Characterized by an exaggerated sense of masculinity or toughness. Noun: A man who displays such traits. 大男子主义的;威武的;大胆的;大男人主义者
15 lump /lʌmp/ noun/verb Noun: A small mass of solid matter with no regular shape. Verb: To group together without distinction or separation. 块;肿块;疙瘩;一块

I once witnessed the locust[1] swarm that stretched across the horizon, a sight both awe-inspiring and terrifying. The deceit[2] in the eyes of those who sought to exploit the vulnerable was evident, like a dark stain on society. As I walked through the corridor, the cold tile[3] underfoot sent shivers down my spine, a stark reminder of the harsh realities of life.

The incidence[4] of my childhood phobia[5] haunted my dreams, each night a battle against the monsters lurking in the shadows. I felt a sense of suspension[6], like a pendulum between courage and fear, as I faced my deepest fears head-on.

In the world of finance, I learned about the fractional[7] reserve system, a concept that often masked the fragility of our economic structures. The complacency[8] of those in power was both frustrating and dangerous, as it hindered progress and change.

It was a world filled with hypocritical[9] leaders who preached one thing but practiced another, leaving me disillusioned and questioning their motives. The dissolution[10] of trust in institutions seemed inevitable, like a storm gathering on the horizon.

In my grandmother's kitchen, the smell of freshly baked bread lingered in the air, and her old apron[11] bore the stains of countless delicious meals. Outside, the gentle drizzle[12] of rain painted a serene picture, a stark contrast to the duel[13] of egos in the competitive world.

Some believed that being macho[14] meant suppressing emotions, but I found strength in vulnerability. Life had taught me that beneath the tough exterior, there often lay a lump[15] of untold stories and unspoken feelings.