牛津词典详解英语六级高频词汇

07英语六级高频词汇汇总
第一节 六级核心形容词
abnormal α.不正常的 95-1-42 98-1-58
abnormal
adjective
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable or worrying
异常的，反常的（尤指让人不快或焦虑的）
the illness is recognizable from the patient's abnormal behaviour.
从病人反常的举止就能看出这种疾病。

absurd α.荒缪的 99-6-39
absurd
adjective
(of an idea or suggestion) wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
（想法，建议）荒谬的，不合理的，不恰当的
it would be absurd to blame contemporary Germans for Nazi crimes.
因为纳粹的罪行而指责当代德国人是不合理的。
So you think I'm a spy? How absurd!.
那你认为我是间谍了？真荒谬！。
■(of a person or their behaviour) foolish; unreasonable
（人或其行为）愚蠢的；不讲理的
she was being absurd—and imagining things.
她可是不讲理了——尽乱猜想。
■(of an object or situation) arousing amusement or derision; ridiculous
（事物，情境）可笑的；荒唐的
gym tunics and knee socks looked absurd on such a tall girl.
这么高的女孩穿紧身衣和及膝袜看上去怪模怪样的。
noun
(the absurd)a state of affairs that is or seems wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
荒诞，荒唐
the incidents that followed bordered on the absurd.
后来发生的事近乎荒唐。
派生
absurdly
adverb

abundant α.丰富的 89-1-59
abundant
adjective
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
大量的，多的；充足的
there was abundant evidence to support the theory.
有大量的证据来支持该理论。
■[predic.](abundant in)having plenty of
富有的；丰富的
the riverbanks were abundant in beautiful wild plants.
河岸上长满了美丽的野生植物。

acute α.敏锐的 锋利的 96-1-6
acute
adjective
(of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree
（不利、困难或讨厌的情况或现象）严重的，剧烈的
an acute housing shortage.
住房严重不足。
the problem is acute and getting worse.
问题严重并在恶化。
■(of a disease or its symptoms) of short duration but typically severe
（疾病，症状）急性的。 常与 chronic 相对
acute appendicitis.
急性阑尾炎。
■denoting or designed for patients with such conditions
急性病的；为急性病人准备的
an acute ward.
急性病病房。
acute patients.
急性病病人。
having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight: shrewd
有洞察力的，精明的
an acute awareness of changing fashions.
对时尚变化的敏锐意识。
■(of a physical sense or faculty) highly developed; keen
（感官，能力

）高度发展的；灵敏的
an acute sense of smell.
灵敏的嗅觉。
(of an angle) less than 90°
锐角
■having a sharp end; pointed
有尖端的，尖的
(of a sound) high; shrill
（声音）高的，尖的
noun
short for acute accent
acute accent 的简称
派生
acutely
adverb
acuteness
noun

aggressive α.侵略的 好斗的 94-1-63
aggressive
adjective
ready or likely to attack or confront; characterized by or resulting from aggression
攻击性的，好斗的
he's very uncooperative and aggressive.
他非常不合作，非常好斗。
aggressive behaviour.
攻击性行为。
■pursuing one's aims and interests forcefully, sometimes unduly so
有闯劲的，积极进取的；嚣张的
an aggressive businessman.
有闯劲的商人。
派生
aggressively
adverb
aggressiveness
noun

ambiguous α.模棱两可的 模糊的01-6-60
ambiguous
[am?b?gj??s]
adjective
(of language) open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning
（语言）可作多种解释的；有歧义的
the question is rather ambiguous.
这问题很模棱两可。
ambiguous phrases.
有歧义的词组。
■unclear or inexact because a choice between alternatives has not been made
含糊的，不明确的，暧昧的
this whole society is morally ambiguous.
这整个社会在道德上是暧昧的。
the election result was ambiguous.
选举结果不明朗。
派生
ambiguously
adverb
ambiguousness
noun

ambitious α.有雄心的 有抱负的 00-1-58
ambitious
adjective
having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed
有强烈成功欲望的，有雄心的；有野心的
his mother was hard-working and ambitious for her four children.
他母亲辛苦干活，渴望四个子女成功。
■(of a plan or piece of work) intended to satisfy high aspirations and therefore difficult to achieve
（计划，工作）要求高的，雄心勃勃的
the scope of the book is very ambitious.
这本书涉及范围很广。
an ambitious enterprise.
一项雄心勃勃的事业。

appropriate α.合适的 恰当的 00-6-41
appropriate
adjective
suitable or proper in the circumstances
适当的，合适的，恰当的
a measure appropriate to a wartime economy.
适合战时经济的措施。
■(archaic)assigned to a particular person; special; individual
(古)属于某一个人所特有的；特殊的；个性的，个人的
the end of her deliberation was to show general gaiety, without appropriate favour.
她深思熟虑后决定显示一种与大家同乐的愉快心情，而不显露任何个人偏爱。
verb
[with obj.]
take (something) for one's own use, typically without the owner's permission
挪用，侵吞，私自占有（多指未经主人许可）
the accused had appropriated the pr

operty.
被告侵吞了财产。
devote (money or assets) to a special purpose
拨款（以供专用）
there can be problems in appropriating funds for legal expenses.
拨款以支付律师费用可能有问题。
派生
appropriately
adverb
[sentence adverb]appropriately, the first recital will be given at the festival.
第一次独奏音乐会将在这一节日里举行，这样安排很妥当。
appropriateness
noun
appropriator
noun

authentic α.可靠的 可信的 01-1-43
authentic
adjective
of undisputed origin; genuine
可信的；真正的
the letter is now accepted as an authentic document.
那封信现在被认为是真实可信的。
authentic 14th-century furniture.
14世纪家具真品。
■made or done in the traditional or original way, or in a way that faithfully resembles an original
地道的；逼真的
the restaurant serves authentic Italian meals.
这家餐馆供应地道的意大利美食。
every detail of the film was totally authentic.
那部电影的每个细节都非常逼真。
■based on facts; accurate or reliable
真实的；可靠的
an authentic depiction of the situation.
对情况的真实描绘。
■(in existentialist philosophy) relating to or denoting an emotionally appropriate, significant, purposive, and responsible mode of human life
（存在主义哲学用语）本真性的（生存状态）
(Music)(of a church mode) containing notes between the principal note or final and the note an octave higher
(乐)（教会调式）正格的（包含主音与比其高八度的音之间的音）。 比较 plagal
派生
authentically
adverb
食物是地道的路易斯安那法式风味
[as submodifier]the food is authentically Cajun.
authenticity
[??θ?n?t?s?ti]
noun

average α.一般的 普通的 97-6-44
average
noun
the result obtained by adding several amounts together and then dividing this total by the number of amounts; the mean
平均，平均数，平均值
the proportion of over—60s is above the EU average of 19 per cent.
60岁以上的人口比例已经超过欧盟平均比例的19％。
■an amount, standard, level, or rate regarded as usual or ordinary
正常水平
underground water reserves are below average.
地下水储备已低于正常水平。
they take about thirty minutes on average.
通常情况下他们要用30分钟左右。
[mass noun]the apportionment of financial liability resulting from loss of or damage to a ship or its cargo
海损的平均分担
■reduction in the amount payable under an insurance policy, e.g. in respect of partial loss
（如部分损失按保险规定可得赔偿额的）降减，均减
adjective
constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts
平均的
the average temperature in May

was 4°C below normal.
5月的平均气温比正常气温低4℃。
■of the usual or ordinary standard, level, or quantity
普通的，平常的
a woman of average height.
中等身高的妇女。
■having qualities that are seen as typical of a particular person or thing
通常的，典型的
the average lad likes a good night out.
一般小伙子都喜欢出去享受夜晚。
■mediocre; not very good
平庸的；一般的
a very average director making very average movies.
一个制作一般影片的平庸导演。
verb
[with obj.]amount to or achieve as an average rate or amount over a period of time
平均达到
annual inflation averaged 2. 4 per cent.
年通货膨胀平均达到2．4%。
■calculate or estimate the average of (figures or measurements)
计算（或估计）平均值
the women earned only ￡35 weekly when their seasonal earnings were averaged out.
按季平均收入计算，妇女们每周只挣35英镑。
■[no obj.](average out)result in an even distribution; even out
平均分配
it is reasonable to hope that the results will average out.
希望结果能平均分配，这很合理。
■[no obj.](average out at/to)result in an average figure of
平均为
the cost should average out at about ￡6 per page.
费用应该平均为每页六英镑。
派生
averagely
adverb

barren α.贫瘠的 不毛的 99-6-60
barren
adjective
(of land) too poor to produce much or any vegetation
（土地）贫瘠的，荒芜的
■(of a tree or plant) not producing fruit or seed
（树，庄稼）不结果实的
■(archaic)(of a woman) infertile
(古)（妇女）不（生）育的，不妊的
■(of a female animal) not pregnant or unable to become so
（雌性动物）不妊的；不育的
■(figurative)showing no results or achievements; unproductive
(喻)无效果的；徒劳的
(of a place or building) bleak and lifeless
（地方，建筑）凄凉的，无生气的
■empty of meaning or value
无意义的，无价值的
■[predic.](barren of)devoid of
缺乏的
the room was barren of furniture.
房间里缺少家具。
noun
(一般作 barrens)(chiefly N. Amer.)a barren tract or tracts of land
(主 北美)（一块）瘠地
the Newfoundland barrens.
纽芬兰荒地。
派生
barrenly
adverb
barrenness
noun

bound α.一定的 90-1-55
bound
bound1
verb
[noobj., with adverbial of direction]walk or run with leaping strides
跳动，跳跃着前进
Louis came bounding down the stairs.
路易斯蹦蹦跳跳地下了楼。
shares bounded ahead in early dealing.
在早先的交易中，股票价格振荡盘升。
■(of an object, typically a round one) rebound from a surface
（物体，尤指圆形的）弹回，弹开，反跃
bullets bounded off the veranda.
子弹打在走廊上弹了回去

。
noun
a leaping movement upwards, typically towards or over something
跳跃，（尤指跃向，跃过）
I went up the steps in two effortless bounds.
我没费一点力气，两下就跳上了台阶。
语源
early 16th cent. (as a noun): from French bond (noun), bondir (verb) 'resound', later 'rebound', from late Latin bombitare, from Latin bombus 'humming'
基本词义
bound
bound2
noun
(常作 bounds)a territorial limit; a boundary
界限，边界
the ancient bounds of the forest.
森林的原始边界。
■a limitation or restriction on feeling or action
限制，限制范围
it is not beyond the bounds of possibility that the issue could arise again.
再次出现这件事不是不可能。
enthusiasm to join the union knew no bounds.
人们加入该联盟的热情无限高涨。
■(technical)a limiting value
(技)界
verb
[with obj.](一般作 be bounded)form the boundary of; enclose
形成界限；关，围入
the ground was bounded by a main road on one side and a meadow on the other.
这块地一边是一条主干道，另一边是一块草地。
■place within certain limits; restrict
（边界内的）地方，限制
freedom of action is bounded by law.
行动自由受法律的限制。
常用词组
in bounds
inside the part of a sports field or court in which play is conducted
在运动场地边线以内
out of bounds
(of a place) outside the limits of where one is permitted to be
超出界限
his kitchen was out of bounds to me at mealtimes.
用餐时间，我不得进他的厨房。
■outside the part of a sports field or court in which play is conducted
在运动场地以外
■(figurative)beyond what is acceptable
(喻)越轨，超出容忍限度
Paul felt that this conversation was getting out of bounds.
鲍尔觉得这次谈话渐渐变得让人不能接受。

chronic α.慢性的 01-1-42
chronic
adjective
(of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring
（疾病）长期的；经常复发的；慢性的。 常与 acute 相对
chronic bronchitis.
慢性支气管炎。
■(of a person) having such an illness
（人）患慢性病的
a chronic asthmatic.
慢性气喘病患者。
■(of a problem) long-lasting and difficult to eradicate
（问题）长期难以根除的，顽固的
the school suffers from chronic overcrowding.
学校长期以来为学生过多而困扰。
■(of a person) having a particular bad habit
（人）有某恶习的
a chronic liar.
惯于说谎者。
(Brit. informal)of a very poor quality
(英，非正式)劣质的
the film was absolutely chronic.
这部电影非常差劲。
派生
chronically
adverb
chronicity
noun

commentary α. 实况报道 99-6-46
commentary
(pl. -ies)
[mass noun]the expression of opinions or offering of explana

tions about an event or situation
（关于事件或情况的）评论；解说
narrative overlaid with commentary.
评论过多的叙述。
[count noun]an editorial commentary.
社论。
■[count noun]a descriptive spoken account (especially on radio or television) of an event or a performance as it happens
（尤指广播，电视）（对事件或表演的）实况报道；解说词
■[count noun]a set of explanatory or critical notes on a text
（一组）注释（或评注）；集注
a commentary on the Old Testament.
《圣经?旧约》集注。
语源

compact α.紧凑的 小巧的 99—1—63
compact
compact1
adjective
closely and neatly packed together; dense
紧密的；坚实的；密集的
a compact cluster of houses.
密集的住宅群。
■having all the necessary components or features neatly fitted into a small space
致密的；紧凑的；小巧的，袖珍的
this compact car has plenty of boot space.
这辆小型汽车有足够大的行李箱。
■(of a person or animal) small, solid, and well proportioned
（人，动物）矮小结实的；壮实的
■(of speech or writing) concise in expression
（演讲，文学作品）简洁的，简练的
a compact summary of the play.
剧本的简明摘要。
[predic.](compact of)(archaic)composed or made up of
(古)由…组成的
towns compact of wooden houses.
满是木头房子的城镇。
verb
[with obj.](常作 be compacted)exert force on (something) so that it becomes more dense; compress
使紧密；使坚实；使密集；压紧；压缩
the rubbish was taken to the depot to be compacted.
垃圾被运到仓库压缩。
[as adj. compacted]compacted earth.
压结实的泥土。
■[no obj.](of a substance) become compressed in this way
（物质）变紧密；变坚实
the snow hardened and compacted.
雪变得坚固结实了。
■(archaic)form (something) by pressing its component parts firmly together
(古)紧密地形成；坚实地组成
the foundation of the walls, compacted of Moor-stone and Lime.
由花岗岩和石灰紧密构成的墙的地基。
■express in fewer words; condense
缩短；使简洁；精简
the ideas are compacted into two sentences.
这些想法被归纳成两句句子。
noun
a small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff
连镜小粉盒
something that is a small and conveniently shaped example of its kind, in particular(N. Amer.). short for compact car
小巧紧凑之物；袖珍物，尤指(北美)。 compact car 的简称
■short for compact camera
compact camera 的简称
(Metallurgy)a mass of powdered metal compacted together in preparation for sintering
(冶)坯块
派生
compaction
noun
compactly
adverb
compactness
noun
compactor
noun
语源
late Middle English: from Latin compact- 'closely p

ut together, joined', from the verb compingere, from com- 'together' + pangere 'fasten'
基本词义
compact
compact2
[?k?mpakt]
noun
a formal agreement or contract between two or more parties
协定；合同，契约
verb
[with obj.]make or enter into (a formal agreement) with another party or parties
订立（或签订）（协定）
the Democratic Party compacted an alliance with dissident groups.
民主党和持不同政见的团体订立了同盟。

competitive α.竞争性的 具有竞争力的
competitive
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by competition
（与）竞争（有关）的，竞争性的
a competitive sport.
竞技性体育项目。
the intensely competitive newspaper industry.
竞争激烈的报业。
■having or displaying a strong desire to be more successful than others
好竞争的；有竞争心的
she had a competitive streak.
她生性好竞争。
as good as or better than others of a comparable nature
可与…匹敌的
a car industry competitive with any in the world.
能和世界上任何汽车工业匹敌的汽车工业。
■(of prices) low enough to compare well with those of rival traders
（价格）有竞争力的
we offer prompt service at competitive rates.
我们以富有竞争力的价格提供迅捷的服务。
派生
competitiveness
noun
语源


compact a. 紧凑的，小巧的 99-1-63
compact
compact1
adjective
closely and neatly packed together; dense
紧密的；坚实的；密集的
a compact cluster of houses.
密集的住宅群。
■having all the necessary components or features neatly fitted into a small space
致密的；紧凑的；小巧的，袖珍的
this compact car has plenty of boot space.
这辆小型汽车有足够大的行李箱。
■(of a person or animal) small, solid, and well proportioned
（人，动物）矮小结实的；壮实的
■(of speech or writing) concise in expression
（演讲，文学作品）简洁的，简练的
a compact summary of the play.
剧本的简明摘要。
[predic.](compact of)(archaic)composed or made up of
(古)由…组成的
towns compact of wooden houses.
满是木头房子的城镇。
verb
[with obj.](常作 be compacted)exert force on (something) so that it becomes more dense; compress
使紧密；使坚实；使密集；压紧；压缩
the rubbish was taken to the depot to be compacted.
垃圾被运到仓库压缩。
[as adj. compacted]compacted earth.
压结实的泥土。
■[no obj.](of a substance) become compressed in this way
（物质）变紧密；变坚实
the snow hardened and compacted.
雪变得坚固结实了。
■(archaic)form (something) by pressing its component parts firmly together
(古)紧密地形成；坚实地组成
the foundation of the walls, compacted of Moor-stone and Lime.
由

花岗岩和石灰紧密构成的墙的地基。
■express in fewer words; condense
缩短；使简洁；精简
the ideas are compacted into two sentences.
这些想法被归纳成两句句子。
noun
a small flat case containing face powder, a mirror, and a powder puff
连镜小粉盒
something that is a small and conveniently shaped example of its kind, in particular(N. Amer.). short for compact car
小巧紧凑之物；袖珍物，尤指(北美)。 compact car 的简称
■short for compact camera
compact camera 的简称
(Metallurgy)a mass of powdered metal compacted together in preparation for sintering
(冶)坯块
派生
compaction
noun
compactly
adverb
compactness
noun
compactor
noun
语源
late Middle English: from Latin compact- 'closely put together, joined', from the verb compingere, from com- 'together' + pangere 'fasten'
基本词义
compact
compact2
[?k?mpakt]
noun
a formal agreement or contract between two or more parties
协定；合同，契约
verb
[with obj.]make or enter into (a formal agreement) with another party or parties
订立（或签订）（协定）
the Democratic Party compacted an alliance with dissident groups.
民主党和持不同政见的团体订立了同盟。


competitive a. 竞争性的，具有竞争力的
competitive
adjective
of, relating to, or characterized by competition
（与）竞争（有关）的，竞争性的
a competitive sport.
竞技性体育项目。
the intensely competitive newspaper industry.
竞争激烈的报业。
■having or displaying a strong desire to be more successful than others
好竞争的；有竞争心的
she had a competitive streak.
她生性好竞争。
as good as or better than others of a comparable nature
可与…匹敌的
a car industry competitive with any in the world.
能和世界上任何汽车工业匹敌的汽车工业。
■(of prices) low enough to compare well with those of rival traders
（价格）有竞争力的
we offer prompt service at competitive rates.
我们以富有竞争力的价格提供迅捷的服务。
派生
competitiveness
noun

compulsory a. 强迫的，强制的，义务的
compulsory
adjective
required by law or a rule; obligatory
必须做的；规定的；义务的
compulsory military service.
义务兵役。
it was compulsory to attend mass.
弥撒是必须要参加的。
■involving or exercising compulsion; coercive
强迫的，强制的
the abuse of compulsory powers.
强制权的滥用。
派生
compulsorily
adverb
compulsoriness
noun

confidential a. 机紧的，秘密的 01-6-59
confidential
adjective
intended to be kept secret
保密的；机密的
confidential information.
机密情报。
we won't name the informant because it's confidential.
我们不

会说出提供消息者的名字，因为这是保密的。
■(of a person's tone of voice) indicating that what one says is private or secret
（语气）表示所言是保密的；私下的
he dropped his voice to a confidential whisper.
他压低嗓音，用隐秘的口吻窃窃私语。
■[attrib.]entrusted with private or restricted information:
受到信任的；因受到信任而了解机密的；被视为心腹的
a confidential secretary.
机要秘书。
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confidentiality
noun
confidentially
adverb

conservative a. 保守的，传统的 96-1-54
conservative
adjective
averse to change or innovation and holding to traditional attitudes and values, typically in relation to politics or religion
（尤指政治、宗教上）反对改革的；保守的，守旧的；传统的
■(Conservative)of or relating to the Conservative Party of Great Britain or a similar party in another country
（与）英国保守党（有关）的；（与）保守党派（有关）的
■(of dress or taste) sober and conventional
（服装，品味）严肃持重的；传统守旧的，老派的
a conservative suit.
一套老式衣服。
■(of an estimate) purposely low for the sake of caution
（估计）保守的，稳妥的；谨慎的
police placed the value of the haul at a conservative ￡500,000.
警方保守估计这次的被窃物品价值达500,000英镑。
■(of surgery or medical treatment) intended to control rather than eliminate a condition, with existing tissue preserved as far as possible
（外科手术，内科治疗）保守的，尽可能保留现有组织的
noun
a person who is averse to change and holds to traditional values and attitudes, typically in relation to politics
（尤指政治上）保守者，因循守旧者
■(Conservative)a supporter or member of the Conservative Party of Great Britain or a similar party in another country
英国保守党支持者（或党员）；保守党派支持者（或成员）
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conservatism
noun
conservatively
adverb
conservativeness
noun

consistent a. 和……一致 95-6-47
consistent
adjective
(of a person, behaviour, or process) unchanging in achievement or effect over a period of time
（人，行为，过程）前后一致的；一贯的；坚持的
manufacturing processes require a consistent approach .
制造过程要求采取前后一致的方法。
■[predic.]compatible or in agreement with something
一致的，符合的；和谐的，协调的
the injuries are consistent with falling from a great height.
这些伤口符合高处坠落的特征。
■(of an argument or set of ideas) not containing any logical contradictions
（论点，观点）不矛盾的；连贯的；一致的
a consistent explanation.
前后一致的解释。
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consistently
adverb

conspicuous a. 显

而易见的，引人注目的
conspicuous
[k?n?sp?kj??s]
adjective
standing out so as to be clearly visible
显而易见的，明显的；显著的
he was very thin, with a conspicuous Adam's apple.
他非常瘦，有着明显的喉结。
■attracting notice or attention
引人注目的；值得注意的；出众的
he showed conspicuous bravery.
他显示出非凡的勇气。
常用词组
conspicuous by one's absence
obviously not present in a place where one or it should be
显然缺席；因缺席而引人注目
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conspicuity
noun
conspicuously
adverb
conspicuousness
noun

crucial a. 关键的 00-1-54
crucial
[?kru??(?)l]
adjective
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something
决定成败的；关键性的
negotiations were at a crucial stage.
谈判处于关键阶段。
■of great importance
至关重要的
this game is crucial to our survival.
此场比赛对我们的生存至关重要。
■(informal)excellent
(非正式)极好的
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cruciality
[-???al?ti]
noun
crucially
adverb

current a. 当前的 93-1-70
current
adjective
belonging to the present time; happening or being used or done now
目前的，现有的，现行的
keep abreast of current events.
跟上当前事态。
I started my current job in 1994.
我从1994年开始做现在的工作。
■in common or general use
通用的，流通的
the other meaning of the word is still current.
该词的另一个意思仍然通用。
noun
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction, especially through a surrounding body of water or air in which there is less movement
水流，气流
ocean currents.
洋流。
■a flow of electricity which results from the ordered directional movement of electrically charged particles
电流
■a quantity representing the rate of flow of electric charge, usually measured in amperes
电流量（通常以安培计算）
■the general tendency or course of events or opinion
趋向，倾向
the student movement formed a distinct current of protest.
学生运动构成独立的抗议潮流。
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current a. 当前的 89-1-69
decent a. 体面的，像样的，还不错的 00-1-67
decent
adjective
conforming with generally accepted standards of respectable or moral behaviour
正派的
a decent clean-living individual.
安分守己的正派人。
■appropriate; fitting
合宜的，适当的
they would meet again after a decent interval.
他们在适当的间隔之后会再见面。
■not likely to shock or embarrass others
得体的，恰当的
a decent high-necked dress.
得体的高领女装。
■(informal)sufficiently clothed to see visitors
(非正式)穿好了衣服的，穿戴停当的
‘Hello, miss? Are you decent?’.
“

喂，小姐，你穿戴停当了吗？”。
[attrib.]of an acceptable standard; satisfactory
过得去的，合意的，舒适的，满意的
people need decent homes.
给我一杯好咖啡。
■good
好的，出色的
there's a few decent players in the team.
队里有一些好选手。
■(Brit. informal)kind, obliging, or generous
(英， 非正式)和蔼有礼的，慷慨的
that's awfully decent of you.
你真是太好了。
常用词组
do the decent thing
take the most honourable or appropriate course of action, even if is not necessarily in one's own interests
做有体面的事
after his defeat he should do the decent thing and step down.
在被击败之后，他应该不失体面地下台。
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decently
adverb

delicate a. 精细的，微妙的，精心处理的
delicate
adjective
very fine in texture or structure; of intricate workmanship or quality
细腻的；精巧的，精美的，精致的
■(of colour) subtle and subdued
柔和的，细微的
delicate pastel shades.
柔和的蜡笔色彩。
■(of food or drink) subtly and pleasantly flavoured
（食物，饮料）清淡的，鲜美的
a delicate, sweet flavour.
清甜的味道。
easily broken or damaged; fragile
易碎的，易坏的，脆弱的
delicate china.
易碎的瓷器。
■(of a person, animal, or plant) susceptible to illness or adverse conditions
（人，动物，植物）病弱的，柔弱的
his delicate health.
他脆弱的身体。
■(of a state or condition) easily upset or damaged
（状态，条件）脆弱的
owls have a delicate balance with their habitat.
猫头鹰对栖息地很挑剔。
requiring sensitive or careful handling
难以处理的，微妙的
delicate negotiations.
微妙的谈判。
■(of a person or an action) tactful and considerate
（人，行为）巧妙的，周到的
the most delicate tact was called for.
需要最巧妙的手法。
■skilful and finely judged; deft
灵巧的，灵敏的
his delicate ball-playing skills.
他灵巧的球技。
■(of an instrument) highly sensitive
（仪器）灵敏的
noun
(informal)a delicate fabric or garment made of such fabric
(非正式)精致的织物（或衣服）
常用词组
in a delicate condition
(archaic)pregnant
(古)身怀六甲
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delicately
adverb
delicateness
noun

destructive a. 毁灭的 01-1-46
destructive
adjective
causing great and irreparable harm or damage
破坏（性）的；毁灭（性）的
the destructive power of weapons.
武器的破坏力量。
■tending to refute or disparage; negative and unhelpful
否定的；诋毁的；消极的，无用的
destructive criticism.
消极的批评。
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destructively
adverb
destructiveness
noun

economic a. 经济的 93-6-59
econ

omic
[?i?k??n?m?k, ?k-]
adjective
of or relating to economics or the economy
（与）经济学（有关）的；（与）经济（有关）的，经济上的
the government's economic policy.
政府的经济政策。
pest species of great economic importance.
具有严重经济影响的害虫种类。
■justified in terms of profitability
有利可图的，有收益的，有赢利的
many organizations must become larger if they are to remain economic.
许多机构要想保持赢利就必须扩大。
■requiring fewer resources or costing less money
节约的，省俭的
solar power may provide a more economic solution.
利用太阳能可能是一个更节约的办法。
■(of a subject) considered in relation to trade, industry, and the creation of wealth
（学科）与经济相关的
economic history.
经济史。

elegant a. 优雅的，优美的，精致的 96-6-42
elegant
adjective
pleasingly graceful and stylish in appearance or manner
（外观或举止）优雅的；雅致的，讲究的
she will look elegant in black.
她穿黑色会显得很优雅。
an elegant, comfortable house.
一幢舒适雅致的房子。
■(of a scientific theory or solution to a problem) pleasingly ingenious and simple
（科学理论，问题解决方法）简洁的，简练的；巧妙的
the grand unified theory is compact and elegant in mathematical terms.
用数学语言阐述的统一论简洁巧妙。
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elegance
noun
elegantly
adverb

embarrassing a. 令人尴尬的 93-6-61
embarrassing
adjective
causing embarrassment
令人尴尬的，使人难堪的
an embarrassing muddle.
使人尴尬的混乱局面。
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embarrassingly
adverb

energetic a. 精力充沛的 98-1-59
energetic
[??n??d??t?k]
adjective
showing or involving great activity or vitality
精力充沛的，充满活力的；需要精力的
moderately energetic exercise.
适度的体能锻炼。
■(Physics)characterized by a high level of energy (in the technical sense)
(物理)高能的
energetic X-rays.
高能X射线。
■of or relating to energy (in the technical sense)
（与）能量（有关）的
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energetically
adverb

equivalent a. 相等的 91-6-46
equivalent
[??kw?v(?)l(?)nt]
adjective
equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc.
（价值、数量、功能、意义等）相等的，相同的，等同的
one unit is equivalent to one glass of wine.
一个单位等于一杯酒。
■[predic.](equivalent to)having the same or a similar effect as
等效的
some regulations are equivalent to censorship.
有些规定起到了审查作用。
■(Mathematics)belonging to the same equivalence class
(数)等价的，同解的
noun
a person or thing that is equal to or corresponds with another in value, amount, fun

ction, meaning, etc.
（价值、数量、功能、意义等方面）对等的人（或事物），对应的人（或事物）
the French equivalent of the Bank of England.
与英格兰银行相对等的法国银行。
■(亦作 equivalent weight)(Chemistry)the mass of a particular substance that can combine with or displace one gram of hydrogen or eight grams of oxygen, used in expressing combining powers, especially of elements
(化)当量
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equivalence
noun
equivalency
noun
equivalently
adverb

eternal a. 永恒的，无休止的 00-6-45
eternal
[??t??n(?)l, i?-]
adjective
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning
永恒的，永远的；永存的，不灭的
the secret of eternal youth.
永葆青春的秘诀。
fear of eternal damnation.
对遗臭万年的恐惧。
■(of truths, values, or questions) valid for all time; essentially unchanging
（真理，价值，问题）永恒的；本质不变的
eternal truths of art and life.
艺术和生活永恒的真理。
■(informal)seeming to last or persist forever, especially on account of being tedious or annoying
(非正式)（尤指冗长乏味或恼人的事情）似乎无休止的，不停的
eternal nagging demands.
恼人的永无休止的要求。
she is an eternal optimist.
她始终是个乐天派。
■used to emphasize expressions of admiration, gratitude, or other feelings
［用于强调表达钦佩、感激或其他情感］永远
to his eternal credit, he maintained his dignity throughout.
他自始至终维护自己的尊严，使他流芳百世。
■(the Eternal)used to refer to an everlasting or universal spirit, as represented by God
上帝
常用词组
the Eternal City
a name for the city of Rome
不朽城（罗马的别称）
eternal triangle
a relationship between three people, typically a couple and the lover of one of them, involving sexual rivalry
三角恋，三角争风
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eternality
[??t???nal?ti, i?-]
noun
eternalize
verb
(亦作 -ise)
eternally
adverb
eternalness
noun

exclusive a. 独有的，排他的 97-1-60
exclusive
adjective
excluding or not admitting other things
排除其他一切的
the list is not exclusive.
这清单包括所有的东西。
■unable to exist or be true if something else exists or is true
排斥性的；排他性的
these approaches are not exclusive; many students will combine them.
这些方法不具有排他性；许多学生将综合使用这些方法。
mutually exclusive options.
相互排斥的选项。
■(of terms) excluding all but what is specified
（条款）除外责任的
restricted or limited to the person, group, or area concerned
独有的；独享的；专用的
the couple had exclusive possession of the flat.
这对夫妇对该公寓有独享权。
the problem is

n't exclusive to Dublin.
这一问题不是都柏林所特有的。
■(of an item or story) not published or broadcast elsewhere
（消息，报道）独家的
an exclusive interview.
专访。
■(of a commodity) not obtainable elsewhere
（商品）独家经营的；专卖的
catering for or available to only a few, select customers; high class and expensive
高级的；奢华的
one of Britain's most exclusive clubs.
英国最高级的俱乐部之一。
[predic.](exclusive of)not including; excepting
不含；不包括
prices are exclusive of VAT and delivery.
价格不含增值税和运费。
noun
an item or story published or broadcast by only one source
独家新闻，独家专文
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exclusiveness
noun
exclusivity
noun

extinct a. 灭绝的 01-1-40
extinct
adjective
(of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members
（种、科或更大群体）灭绝的，绝种的
trilobites and dinosaurs are extinct.
三叶虫和恐龙已经绝种。
■(often humorous)no longer in existence
(常幽默)不复存在的；绝种的
the sort of girls' school that is now extinct.
那种现已不复存在的女子学校。
■(of a volcano) not having erupted in recorded history
（火山）死的，不活动的
■no longer alight
熄灭的
his now extinct pipe.
他那已熄灭的烟斗。
■(of a title of nobility) having no qualified claimant
（贵族称号）无合法继承人的

extinct a. 灭绝的，绝种的 99-6-40
extinct
adjective
(of a species, family, or other larger group) having no living members
（种、科或更大群体）灭绝的，绝种的
trilobites and dinosaurs are extinct.
三叶虫和恐龙已经绝种。
■(often humorous)no longer in existence
(常幽默)不复存在的；绝种的
the sort of girls' school that is now extinct.
那种现已不复存在的女子学校。
■(of a volcano) not having erupted in recorded history
（火山）死的，不活动的
■no longer alight
熄灭的
his now extinct pipe.
他那已熄灭的烟斗。
■(of a title of nobility) having no qualified claimant
（贵族称号）无合法继承人的

fatal a. 假的，冒充的 98-1-56
fatal
[?fe?t(?)l]
adjective
causing death
致命的
a fatal accident.
一次死亡事故。
■leading to failure or disaster
导致失败的；灾难性的
there were three fatal flaws in the strategy.
这个策略有三个致命的缺点。
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fatally
adverb

fatal a. 致命的，毁灭性的 96-6-62
feasible a. 可行的 00-1-42
feasible
[?fi?z?b(?)l]
adjective
possible to do easily or conveniently
可行的；易做的
it is not feasible to put most finds from excavations on public display.
公开陈列大部分出土文物是行不通的。
■(informa

l)likely; probable
(非正式)可能的，会的
the most feasible explanation.
最可能的解释。
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feasibly
adverb

feeble a. 脆弱的，虚弱的 99-1-60
feeble
(feebler, feeblest)
lacking physical strength, especially as a result of age or illness
（尤指因年老或疾病而）虚弱的，衰弱的；乏力的
my legs are very feeble after the flu.
患了流感之后，我的腿虚弱乏力。
■(of a sound) faint
（声音）无力的，微弱的；轻微的
his voice sounded feeble and far away.
他的声音听来微弱而遥远。
■lacking strength of character
性格软弱的
she overreacted in such a feeble, juvenile way.
她反应过激，是那样的软弱幼稚。
■failing to convince or impress
乏力的，不具说服力的
a feeble excuse.
难以服人的借口。
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feebleness
noun
feebly
adverb

rough a. 粗略的，不精确的 97-6-41
rough
adjective
having an uneven or irregular surface; not smooth or level
（表面）不平滑的；不平整的，不平坦的
take a square of sandpaper, rough side out.
取一张方形砂纸，不光滑的那面朝外。
■(of ground or terrain) having many bumps or other obstacles; difficult to cross
（地面，地形）高低不平的，崎岖的；难通行的，难以穿越的
they had to carry the victim across the rough, stony ground.
他们得运送受害者穿过崎岖的石头地面。
■not soft to the touch
粗的，粗糙的
her skin felt dry and rough.
她的皮肤摸起来又干又粗。
■(of a voice) coming out with difficulty so as to sound harsh and rasping
（声音）粗哑的，刺耳的，不悦耳的
his voice was rough with barely suppressed fury.
他的声音因难以压抑的怒火而听上去很刺耳。
■(of wine or another alcoholic drink) sharp or harsh in taste
（酒）涩味的；烈性的
■denoting the face of a tennis or squash racket on which the loops formed from the stringing process project (used as a call when the racket is spun to decide the right to serve first or to choose ends)
（网球或软式墙网球拍）粗面的，反面的（用作呼语，比赛开始前转动球拍，以确定何方先发球或何方可优先选择半场）
(of a person or their behaviour) not gentle; violent or boisterous
（人或其行为）粗鲁的；粗暴的；粗野的；粗俗的
pushchairs should be capable of withstanding rough treatment.
幼儿推车必须能够经得起剧烈折腾。
■(of an area or occasion) characterized by or notorious for the occurrence of violent behaviour
（地方，场合）混乱的；暴乱的
the workmen hate going to the rough estates.
工人们不喜欢到秩序混乱的庄园去。
■(of the sea) having large and dangerous waves
（海浪）汹涌的
the lifeboat crew braved rough seas to rescue a

couple.
救生船船员冒着汹涌的海浪救一对夫妇。
■(of weather) wild and stormy
（天气）有暴风雨的
■(informal)difficult and unpleasant
(非正式)难受的；不愉快的
the teachers gave me a rough time because my image didn't fit.
由于我的形象不符合要求，老师们让我吃了点苦头。
■(Brit., informal)hard; severe
(英，非正式)艰难的，艰巨的；严峻的
the first day of a job is rough on everyone.
开始工作的第一天对于每个人都很艰难。
■[as complement](informal)unwell
(非正式)（身体）不舒服的，生病的
the altitude had hit her and she was feeling rough.
海拔高度使她感到不舒服。
■[as complement](informal)depressed and anxious
(非正式)沮丧的，消沉的；焦虑的
when he's feeling rough, he comes and talks things over to calm him down.
当他感到焦虑不安时，他会过来把事情彻底地议一下使自己平静下来。
not finished tidily or decoratively; plain and basic
未完成的；未加工的；粗制的；简易的；基本的
the customers sat at rough wooden tables.
顾客们坐在粗制的木桌旁。
■put together without the proper materials or skill; makeshift
粗制的；临时代用的
he had one arm in a rough sling.
他的一只手臂绑了条临时代用的吊带。
■(of hair or fur) not well cared for or tidy
（毛发）粗硬的；蓬乱的
the creature's body was covered with rough hair.
这只动物的身子上覆盖着乱蓬蓬的毛。
■lacking sophistication or refinement
粗俗的；不讲究的
she took care of him in her rough, kindly way.
她照顾他虽不考究但很体贴。
■not worked out or correct in every detail
初步的；粗率的；粗略的
he had a rough draft of his new novel.
他的新小说写了个初稿。
■(of stationery) used or designed to be used for making preliminary notes
（文具）用以打草稿的
rough paper.
稿纸。
adverb
(informal)in a manner that lacks gentleness; harshly or violently
(非正式)粗糙地；粗略地；粗暴地；粗野地
treat 'em rough but treat 'em fair.
要粗暴但公正地对待他们。
noun
(chiefly Brit.)a disreputable and violent person
(主英)名声不好的人；不诚实的人；粗人，莽汉；流氓；暴徒
[mass noun](on a golf course) longer grass around the fairway and the green
（高尔夫球场上设在平坦球道和球穴区周围的）深草区
his second shot was in the rough on the left.
他的第二击是在左边的深草区。
a preliminary sketch for a design
草样，草图
I did a rough to work out the scale of the lettering.
我画了张草图来确定刻印字的大小。
an uncut precious stone
未加工的宝石
verb
[with obj.]
work or shape (something) in a rough, preliminary fashion
粗制，对…粗加

工
flat surfaces of wood are roughed down.
木头平平的表面被粗刨了。
■(rough something out)produce a preliminary and unfinished sketch or version of something
草拟；画…的轮廓；拟出…的梗概
the engineer roughed out a diagram on his notepad.
工程师在笔记本上草拟了个图表。
■make uneven or ruffled
使不平；弄皱；把…弄毛糙
rough up the icing with a palette knife.
用调色刀把（蛋糕上的）糖霜弄得凹凸不平。
the water was roughed by the wind.
水被风吹起了涟漪。
(rough it)live in discomfort with only basic necessities
因陋就简地生活
she had had to rough it alone in digs.
她不得不在寄宿舍里独自因陋就简地生活。
常用词组
bit of rough
(informal)a male sexual partner whose toughness or lack of sophistication is a source of attraction
(非正式)（以强壮和粗犷吸引人的）男性性伙伴
in the rough
in a natural state; without decoration or other treatment
自然状态的；未加工的；原始的；粗糙的
a diamond in the rough.
一个未经琢磨的钻石。
in difficulties
在困境中
even before the recession hit, the project was in the rough.
甚至在遭受经济衰退袭击之前，这个项目已经处于困境了。
rough and ready
crude but effective
粗糙但有效的，粗糙但尚能顶用的
a rough-and-ready estimating method.
一种粗糙但切实的估计方法。
■(of a person or place) unsophisticated or unrefined
（人）不懂世故的；粗俗的；粗犷的；（地方）简陋的
rough around the edges
having a few imperfections
有缺点的，有瑕疵的
rough as bags
(Austral./NZ informal)lacking refinement; coarse
(澳／新西兰，非正式)缺少教养的；粗鄙的；鄙俗的
the rough edge (或side) of one's tongue
a scolding
痛骂；辱骂
you two stop quarrelling or you'll get the rough edge of my tongue.
你们俩别争吵了，否则你们要挨我的痛骂。
rough edges
small imperfections in someone or something that is basically satisfactory
小的瑕疵
rough justice
treatment that is not scrupulously fair or in accordance with the law
大致公平合理的处置
rough passage
a journey over rough sea
波涛汹涌的航程
■a difficult process of achieving something or of becoming successful
艰难的历程
the rough passage faced by the legislation.
立法所面临的艰难历程。
a rough ride
a difficult time or experience
艰难时期；艰难进程；艰难经历
rebel shareholders are expected to give officials a rough ride.
反叛的股东预计要把高级行政人员折腾一番。
rough stuff
boisterous or violent behaviour
喧闹的行为；粗鲁的行为，暴力行为
sleep rough
(Brit.)sleep in uncomfortable conditions, typically out of doors
(英)睡得难

受（尤指露宿）
take the rough with the smooth
accept the difficult or unpleasant aspects of life as well as the good
既能享乐也能吃苦；好事和坏事都受得了
派生
roughish
adjective
roughness
noun

rude a. 粗鲁的，不礼貌的 89-1-55
rude
adjective
offensively impolite or ill-mannered
无礼的；粗鲁的；粗野的
she had been rude to her boss.
她对老板粗鲁无礼。
[with infinitive]it's rude to ask a lady her age.
问女士年龄是失礼的。
■referring to a taboo subject such as sex in a way considered improper and offensive
粗俗的；淫秽的，下流的
Graham giggled at every rude joke.
格雷厄姆对每个粗俗的笑话都咯咯傻笑。
■[attrib.]having a startling abruptness
猝然的；狂暴的；猛烈的
the war came as a very rude awakening.
战争的来临使人们猛然醒悟。
[attrib.](chiefly Brit.)vigorous or hearty
(主英)〉有活力的；粗壮的，强健的
Isabel had always been in rude health.
伊莎贝尔总是很健壮。
(dated)roughly made or done; lacking subtlety or sophistication
(旧)粗制的；制作粗糙的；简陋的；技术不精的；拙劣的
a rude coffin.
一口粗制的棺材。
■(archaic)ignorant and uneducated
(古)无知的；无文化的；未开化的；原始的
the new religion was first promulgated by rude men.
这种新宗教最初由没有文化的人传播。
派生
rudely
adverb
rudeness
noun
rudery
noun

sensitive a. 敏感的 98-1-60
sensitive
adjective
quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences
敏感的；灵敏的
the new method of protein detection was more sensitive than earlier ones.
新的蛋白质探测方法比旧的灵敏。
spiders are sensitive to vibrations on their web.
蜘蛛对蜘蛛网上的震动很敏感。
■easily damaged, injured, or distressed by slight changes
敏感的；脆弱的
the committee called for improved protection of wildlife in environmentally sensitive areas.
委员会呼吁加强环境敏感地域的野生动物保护。
■(of photographic materials) prepared so as to respond rapidly to the action of light
（照相材料）感光的
■(of a market) unstable and liable to quick changes of price because of outside influences
（市场）脆弱的；敏感的
(of a person or a person's behaviour) having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others' feelings
（人，人的行为）敏感的；敏锐的
I pay tribute to the Minister for his sensitive handling of the bill.
我为部长对法案敏锐的处理深感敬佩。
■easily offended or upset
敏感的；易激怒的；易惹恼的
I suppose I shouldn't be so sensitive.
我想我不该这么恼怒。
kept secret or with restrictions on disclosure to avoid endangering security
保密

的；限制透露的
he was suspected of passing sensitive information to other countries.
他被怀疑向别国传递敏感信息。
noun
a person who is believed to respond to paranormal influences
通灵的人
派生
sensitively
adverb
sensitiveness
noun

sheer a. 完全的，十足的 97-6-42 98-6-57
sheer
sheer1
adjective
[attrib.]nothing other than; unmitigated (used for emphasis)
纯粹的，完全的，十足的（用于强调）
she giggled with sheer delight.
她非常开心地咯咯笑。
it's been sheer hard work.
这是十足的苦活。
(especially of a cliff or wall) perpendicular or nearly so
垂直的；陡峭的
the sheer ice walls.
陡峭的冰壁。
(of a fabric) very thin; diaphanous
（织物）极薄的；透明的
sheer white silk chiffon.
透明白丝雪纺绸。
adverb
perpendicularly
垂直地
the ridge fell sheer, in steep crags.
山脊垂直而下，一片陡峭险崖。
(archaic)completely; right
(古)彻底地；完全地
she went sheer forward when the door was open.
门开时，她一直往前走。
noun
a very fine or diaphanous fabric or article
精纺（或透明）织物（或物品）
派生
sheerly
adverb
sheerness
noun

shrewd a. 精明的 99-6-45
shrewd
adjective
having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute
精明的；敏锐的；机灵的
she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture.
她非常敏锐，可以猜出他手势背后的动机。
a shrewd career move.
一个精明的职业举动。
(archaic)(especially of weather) piercingly cold
(古)（尤指天气）寒冷刺骨的；凛冽的
a shrewd east wind.
凛冽的东风。
■(of a blow) severe
（打击）沉重的；尖锐的
a bayonet's shrewd thrust.
刺刀尖锐的一刺。
■mischievous; malicious
邪恶的；坏的
派生
shrewdly
adverb
shrewdness
noun

stationary a. 固定的 97-6-46
stationary
adjective
not moving or not intended to be moved
不动的，静止的；稳定的，不可移动的
a car collided with a stationary vehicle.
一辆小汽车与一辆停放的车辆相撞。
■(Astronomy)(of a planet) having no apparent motion in longitude
(天文)（行星）经度无明显移动的
■not changing in quantity or condition
（数量，状况）稳定的，不变的
a stationary population.
数目稳定的人口。
stationariness
noun

subordinate a. 次要的，从属的 97-1-70
subordinate
adjective
lower in rank or position
下级的，级别低的
his subordinate officers.
他的下属官员。
■of less or secondary importance
次要的，第二位的
in adventure stories, character must be subordinate to action.
在惊险故事中，人物必须让位于情节。
noun
a person under the authority or c

ontrol of another within an organization
部属，下级
verb
[with obj.]treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else
使成为次要，使居于第二位
practical considerations were subordinated to political expediency.
为了政治上的权宜之计，现实的考虑被放在了次要地位。
■make subservient to or dependent on something else
使隶属，使服从
派生
subordinately
adverb
subordination
noun
subordinative
adjective

subtle a. 微妙的，精巧的，细微的 98-6-65
subtle
[?s?t(?)l]
(subtler, subtlest)
(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
（尤指变化或差别）微妙的；细微的；难以描述的；难以分析的
his language expresses rich and subtle meanings.
他的语言表达了丰富，深奥的意义。
■(of a mixture or effect) delicately complex and understated
（混合物，效果）精细复杂的；轻描淡写的；隐约的
subtle lighting.
隐隐约约的灯光。
■making use of clever and indirect methods to achieve something
灵活迂回的，巧妙的
he tried a more subtle approach.
他试了一种更巧妙的方法。
■capable of making fine distinctions
敏锐的
a subtle mind.
敏锐的头脑。
■arranged in an ingenious and elaborate way
精妙的，精巧的；精湛的
■(archaic)crafty; cunning
(古)狡猾的，狡诈的
派生
subtleness
noun
subtly
adverb

superficial a. 肤浅的 93-6-63
superficial
adjective
existing or occurring at or on the surface
表面的
the building suffered only superficial damage.
建筑物只是表面受到了些毁坏。
■situated or occurring on the skin or immediately beneath it
表皮的
the superficial muscle groups.
表皮肌肉组织。
■appearing to be true or real only until examined more closely
表面上的
the resemblance between the breeds is superficial.
这些品种之间的相似只是表面上的。
■not thorough, deep, or complete; cursory
粗浅的，粗略的
he had only the most superficial knowledge of foreign countries.
他对外国只有非常粗略的一点知识。
■not having or showing any depth of character or understanding
肤浅的
perhaps I was a superficial person.
也许我是个肤浅的人。
■(Building, chiefly Brit.)denoting a quantity of a material expressed in terms of area covered rather than linear dimension or volume
(建筑，主英)面积的，平方的
派生
superficiality
[-???al?ti]
nounpl. -ies
superficially
adverb
superficialness
noun

suspicious a. 对……怀疑 96-1-70
suspicious
adjective
having or showing a cautious distrust of someone or something
怀疑的；表示怀疑的
he was suspicious of her motives.
他怀疑她的动机。
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