English Vocabulary Oct 2017

Hysteric

həˈsterik (noun)(adj) A wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction. A fit of uncontrollable laughter or weeping. 过度狂烈的 (noun) 1. informal a wildly emotional and exaggerated reaction. EX: "the child has been seized with regular fits of hysterics at bedtime" EX: "a fit of hysterics" uncontrollable laughter. EX: "this started them both giggling and they fled upstairs in hysterics" uncontrollable laughter, convulsions, fits; informal stitches EX:"the girls collapsed in hysterics" 2. a person suffering from hysteria. (adj) 3. hysterical. Synonyms: Compulsive, hysteria, wildness, feverishness, irrationality, frenzy, loss of control, delirium, derangement, mania, fits of laughter, Antonyms: Normal, Adjusted, Balanced, Stable

scorn

open disrespect for a person or thing (directly, openly) Contempt would be an active negative feeling for someone (usually a person); it implies the person is or has done something disgusting. Disdain is more passive, and not so often directed towards a person. To feel contempt implies a very negative judgement whereas disdain means to feel something is unworthy. I might have contempt for a pro-Nazi work of art, but disdain for a poorly rendered work of art.

prowl

proul (verb)(noun) (v.) To roam about stealthily in search of something, (v.) To secretly and slowly hunt for something to eat or steal, (n.) Act of Prowling, (on the prowl), in the act of prowling; searching stealthily: (v.) 巡游, 潜行, 徘徊 (v) EX:"Black bears prowl the canyons" EX: They were seen prowling around the docks late at night (n.) on the prowl EX:" The cat is on the prowl for mice." Synonyms: Rove, skulk, slink, lurk, Antonyms: Ignore, neglect, rush

Tort

tôrt (noun) (law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought A civil wrong committed against a person or property, excluding breach of contract. private or civil wrong for which the law grants a remedy A tort, in common law jurisdictions, is a civil wrong[1] that causes someone else to suffer loss or harm resulting in legal liability for the person who commits the tortious act. 侵权 A wrongful act or an infringement of a right (other than under contract) leading to civil legal liability. EX: "Most companies want expanded free-trade deals and tort reform." EX: "nuisance-lawsuit filer that makes the tort system a costly nightmare." Synonyms: Offense against the law Atrocity, Breach, Corruption, felony, Lawlessness, Misconduct, Misdeed Antonyms: Behavior, Goodness, Kindness, Obedience

audacity

ôˈdasədē (noun) plural: au·dac·i·ties. 1. Boldness or daring Willingness to take bold risks 2. Rude or Disrespectful behavior; Impudence 大胆；大胆的行为 EX:" Mr. Ryan had the audacity to run against Rep. Nancy Pelosi to become his party's House leader. EX: ""her audacity came in handy during our most recent emergency" effrontery or insolence; shameless boldness: EX: " His questioner's audacity shocked the lecturer. Synonyms: 1. Fearless, nerve, spunk, grit, courage, temerity, bravery, foolhardiness, 2. Impudence, impertinence, Brashness, Insolence, presumption, cheek, bad manners, effrontery, nerve, gall, defiance, temerity Antonyms: 1, 2. discretion, prudence.

Admonish

ədˈmäniSH (verb) To caution or advise against something; to scold mildly; to remind of a duty Warn or reprimand someone firmly To caution, advise, or counsel against something 训诫,警告, 告诫, 劝告 warn or reprimand someone firmly. EX: "she admonished me for appearing at breakfast unshaven" EX: "The teacher admonished him about excessive noise." advise or urge (someone) earnestly. EX: "she admonished him to drink no more than one glass of wine" EX: "to admonish them about their obligations." Archaic warn (someone) of something to be avoided. EX: "he admonished the people against the evil of such practices" Synonyms: reprimand, rebuke, scold, reprove, reproach, upbraid, chastise, chide, berate, criticize, advise, recommend, counsel, urge, exhort Antonyms: Compliment, Flatter, Praise, Applaud

Adversity

ədˈvərsədē （Noun）plural adversities for 2. Hardship; Misfortune An unfavorable turn of events Difficulties, Poverty 逆境, 不幸, 困境, 灾难, 贫穷 EX："resilience in the face of." EX:" Friends will show their true colors in times of adversity. EX:" You will meet many adversities in life Synonyms: Calamity, Misfortune, ill luck, bad luck, trouble, difficulty, hardship, distress, disaster, suffering, affliction, sorrow, misery, tribulation, woe, pain, trauma Antonyms: Prosperity, Good Fortune, Good luck, Comfort, Ease, Joy

Boast

bōst, Beaust (verb) (noun) plural noun: boasts To brag, Show off Talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. To speak of or assert with excessive pride. 自我夸耀, 吹嘘, 吹牛 1. talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities. EX: "Ted used to boast, "I manage ten people"" EX: "He boasts himself a genius." 2. (of a person, place, or thing) possess (a feature that is a source of pride). EX:"the hotel boasts high standards of comfort" EX:"the hotel boasts a fine restaurant" EX;"He boasted of his family's wealth." EX:"The town boasts a new school. (noun) 1. an act of talking with excessive pride and self-satisfaction. EX: "I said I would score, and it wasn't an idle boast" EX: "Talent is his boast. It is her boast that she has never betrayed a friend." EX:"empty boasts and threats. Synonyms: brag, self-praise; brag, crow, swagger, swank, gloat, show off; Antonyms: Humility, Modesty, Deprecation

Pragmatic

(adj) 1. Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. 2. Philosophy. of or relating to pragmatism 务实, 实用, 独断的 EX: "a pragmatic approach to politics" EX: "she remains pragmatic in the most emotional circumstances" Synonyms: Practical, matter-of-fact, Sensible, Down-to-Earth, Commonsensical, Businesslike, Having both/one's feet on the ground, no-Nonsense Antonyms: Impractical,

inevitable

(adj) Certain to happen; unavoidable Incapable of being avoided or prevented adj.不可避免的，必然的 ，不可逃避的

Affable

(adj.) Courteous and pleasant, sociable, easy to speak to, Easy to converse with; friendly, easygoing Good-natured, Agreeable 和蔼可亲的, 友善的, 平易近人的 易于交谈的；亲切友善的 EX:"an affable and agreeable companion" EX:" an affable and courteous gentleman." EX:"he would have us believe that his sexual advances were merely the charming excesses of an affable rogue" EX:" an affable smile." Synonyms: Friendly, Amiable, Genial, congenial, cordial, warm, pleasant, nice, likable, personable, charming, agreeable, sympathetic, simpatico, good-humored, good-natured, jolly, kindly, kind, courteous Antonyms: Unfriendly, Disagreeable, Discourteous, Hateful, Impolite, Irritable, mean, nasty, rude

Inadvertent

(adj.) Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental, Careless 疏忽的；不经意的，无心的 1. unintentional: EX: an inadvertent insult. 2. not attentive; heedless. 3. of, relating to, or characterized by lack of attention. EX: "an inadvertent administrative error occurred that resulted in an overpayment" Synonyms: Unintentional, Unintended, Accidental, Unpremeditated, Unplanned, Innocent, Uncalculated, Unconscious, Unthinking, Unwitting, Involuntary; Antonyms: Advertent, Deliberate, Careful, Intended, Planned, Attentive

cogent

(adj.) Convincing; relevant, to the point powerfully persuasive, convincing and well reasoned (adj.)有说服力的；令人信服的 EX: "Democrats offer a cogent economic message to swing voters"

Discreet

(diˈskrēt) (Adjective) Prudent, Careful, Cautious, Tactful Showing tact, respect, and restraint in speech or behavior Careful about what one says or does, 谨慎的, 慎重的, 言行谨慎的, 1. Careful and circumspect in one's speech or actions, especially in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage. EX: "we made some discreet inquiries" EX: ""discreet lighting" 2. Intentionally unobtrusive. EX: "a discreet cough" EX: "discreet lighting" 1. Synonyms: Attentive, Thoughtful, Prudent, Careful, 2. Synonyms: Unobtrusive, Inconspicuous, Subtle, low-key, understated, subdued, muted, soft, restrained Antonyms: Careless, Heedless Idiotic, Inattentive, Incautious Inconsiderate, Thoughtless, Negligent, Unthoughtful, Unmindful, Indiscreet

sedative

(n.) Medicine used to help a person settle into a state of calmness, Tranquilizer (adj.) tending to or promoting calming, soothing or tranquilize (n.) 镇静剂, (adj.) 使镇静， EX:" He is taking Sedatives." EX:" The medecine has Sedative effect." Synonyms: Calms, Tranquilize, Relax Antonyms: Agitating, Excitative, upsetting

disarray

(n.) disorder, confusion; (v.) to throw into disorder 混乱，紊乱，漫无秩序

excursion

(noun) (verb) (adj) 1. a short journey, trip or outing, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity. synonyms: trip, outing, jaunt, expedition, journey, tour, road trip; More 2. technical an instance of the movement of something along a path or through an angle. 远足, 交游, 短程旅行 (noun) EX:" "an excursion to Mount Etna" EX:" a pleasure excursion; a scientific excursion" (adj) EX:" an excursion event in which a Time Temperature Sensitive Pharmaceutical Product (TTSPP) is exposed to temperatures outside the range(s) prescribed for storage and/or transport. EX:" an excursion fare; " EX:"an excursion bus." verb (used without object) to go on or take an excursion. Synonyms: Trip, Journey, Outing, Tour, Expedition, Safari, Digression

Sow

1. Mature female pig or swine 2. To plant 播种, 灌输, 母猪 plant (seed) by scattering it on or in the earth. EX: "sow a thin layer of seeds on top" EX:"the corn had just been sown" EX"the field used to be sown with oats" EX: "we walked through a valley sown with boulders" cause to appear or spread. EX:" the new policy has sown confusion and doubt" 1. Synonyms: plant, Scatter, spread, disperse, propagate, strew, disseminate, distribute, broadcast; cause, bring about, occasion, create, lead to, produce, spread, engender, generate, prompt, initiate, precipitate, trigger, provoke; 2. Synonyms: Swine, Hog 1.Antonyms: Destroy, raze, dig, harvest, reap

earmark

1. set aside or designated (money or time) for a particular purpose 2. Mark the ear of (an animal) as a sign of ownership or identity 指定...作特定用途 特征；耳上记号, 在耳朵上做记号；标记

Probe

(v.) to examine, to investigate (n.) an investigation (n.) a device used to explore or examine (n) a small device or instrument used to gather information (v) 调查, 探索 (v) (以探针等)探查 穿刺 查究 (n) 针 探测器 Verb (used with object), probed, probing. 1. to search into or examine thoroughly; question closely: EX:"to probe one's conscience." EX:" 2. to examine or explore with a probe. EX: "researchers probing the digestive glands of mollusks" Verb (used without object), probed, probing. 3. to examine or explore with or as if with a probe. EX:" he began to probe into Donald's whereabouts" Noun 4. the act of probing. 5. a slender surgical instrument for exploring the depth or direction of a wound, sinus, or the like. 6. an investigation, especially by a legislative committee, of suspected illegal activity. EX:" "a probe into the maritime industry by the FBI" EX:" a probe into the air crash" 7.Aerospace. EX:"space probe." 8. a projecting, pipelike device on a receiving aircraft used to make connection with and receive fuel from a tanker aircraft during refueling in flight. 9. a device, attached by cord to an oven, that can be inserted into roasts or other food so that the oven shuts off when the desired internal temperature of the food is reached. 10. Biology. any identifiable substance that is used to detect, isolate, or identify another substance, as a labeled strand of DNA that hybridizes with its complementary RNA or a monoclonal antibody that combines with a specific protein. Synonyms 1: investigation, inquiry, examination, inquest, exploration, study, analysis Synonyms 2: Examine, feel, feel around, explore, prod, poke, check

Disconcert

(verb) To confuse; to disturb the composure of, To disrupt the self-possession or confidence of; to perturb or fluster To upset 使...惶恐不安, 使惊慌 搅乱, 惊讶 verb (used with object) 1. to disturb the self-possession of; perturb; ruffle: EX: "Her angry reply disconcerted me completely." EX:"the abrupt change of subject disconcerted her." 2. to throw into disorder or confusion; disarrange: EX: "He changed his mind and disconcerted everybody's plans." Synonyms: Agitate, Discompose, Perplex, Bewilder, Abash, Discomfit, Baffle, Perturb Antonyms Calm, Arrange, Assist, Clarify, Clear Up, Explain

zero sum

A condition in which one party's benefit or gains requires comparable losses by another party The costs and benefits of an activity cancel each other (equal zero). In which whatever is gained by one side is lost by the other

Nook

A corner, as in a room A corner or recess, especially one offering seclusion or security. A hidden spot or a corner or recess that is part of a larger room 角落 EX:"My mother usually ends up searching every nook and cranny to find her keys and almost always finds it in her purse. EX: "the nook beside the fire" EX: "a breakfast nook." EX: "a shady nook that was ideal for a picnic." Synonyms: Recess, Corner, Alcove, niche, cranny, bay, inglenook, cavity, cubbyhole, pigeonhole; Antonyms: Closure, Large Room

Rigor

A hardship, Strictness, Severity A condition that makes life difficult, Stiffness, 严格, 严酷, 严厉,精确 noun 1. strictness, severity, or harshness, as in dealing with people. 2. the full or extreme severity of laws, rules, etc. EX: "the full rigor of the law" 3. severity of living conditions; hardship; austerity: EX: the rigor of wartime existence. 4. a severe or harsh act, circumstance, etc. 5. scrupulous or inflexible accuracy or adherence: EX: the logical rigor of mathematics. EX: "his analysis is lacking in rigor" 6. severity of weather or climate or an instance of this: EX: the rigors of winter. 7. Pathology. a sudden coldness, as that preceding certain fevers; chill. 8. Physiology. a state of rigidity in muscle tissues during which they are unable to respond to stimuli due to the coagulation of muscle protein. 9. Obsolete. stiffness or rigidity. Synonyms: rigidity, hardness, meticulousness, thoroughness, carefulness, diligence, scrupulousness, exactness, exactitude, precision, accuracy, correctness, strictness "intellectual rigor" Antonyms calm, calmness, ease, happiness, inaccuracy, flexibility, Leniency, elasticity, weakness, kindness

Cranny

A small opening or crevice (especially in a rock face or wall) Crack Narrow space or opening 裂缝 Nook and Cranny - Search in or look for everywhere, EX:"The lawyers searched every nook and cranny to find more evidence but alas, there was none. EX:" every little cranny was filled with drifted snow" Synonyms: Chink, Crack, crevice, slit, split, fissure, rift, cleft, opening, gap, aperture, cavity, hole, hollow, niche, corner, nook, interstice Antonyms Closing, Closure, Solid

Blister Pack

Blister Unit Container usually made of plastic that holds a single-dose tablet or capsule 吸塑包装 Blister -s a small pocket of body fluid (lymph, serum, plasma, blood, or pus) within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection.

dichotomy

Division into two opposite parts; split; branching into two parts (especially contradictory ones) Division into two contrasting or non-overlapping parts n. 两分法；矛盾对立，分歧 一分为二，分割 EX:" Voter won't get caught up in this left-right dichotomy."

Gullible

Easily deceived, Easily cheated or fooled Easily persuaded to believe something 易受骗的，轻信的, 天真的 EX: "an attempt to persuade a gullible public to spend their money" Synonyms: credulous, naive, overtrusting, overtrustful, easily deceived, easily taken in, exploitable, dupable, impressionable, unsuspecting, unsuspicious, unwary, ingenuous, innocent, inexperienced, unworldly, Antonyms: Suspicious, Astute, Discerning, Wise, Knowledgeable

Vanity

Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. Conceit, Pride 虚荣心 1. excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. EX: "it flattered his vanity to think I was in love with him" EX: "Failure to be elected was a great blow to his vanity." 2. something about which one is vain or excessively proud: EX: "His good looks are his greatest vanity." 3. lack of real value; hollowness; worthlessness: EX: "the vanity of a selfish life." Synonyms Conceit, Egotism Arrogance, Pride, Narcissism Antonyms humility, Truth, Modesty

Fidget

Fijit (verb) (noun) (v.)1. -to move about restlessly, nervously, or impatiently. (v.) 2. -to cause to fidget; make uneasy. (n.)3. Often, fidgets. the condition or an instance of being nervously restless, uneasy, or impatient. (n.)4. Also, fidgeter. a person who fidgets. (v) 瞎忙,慌张,乱忙 (n)烦躁不安的人,坐不住的人 Small movement (verb) (v.)EX: "the audience had begun to fidget on their chairs" make (someone) uneasy or uncomfortable. (v.) EX: "she fidgets me with her never-ending spit and polish" Small movement (noun) (n.)EX: "he disturbed other people with convulsive fidgets" A person given to repeated nervous or impatient movements, especially one whom other people find irritating. (n.) EX: "what a fidget you are!" a state of mental or physical restlessness or uneasiness. (n.) EX: "a marketing person full of nervous energy and fidgets" Synonyms: 1. Move restlessly, wriggle, squirm, twitch, jiggle, shuffle, twitch 2. Irritated, 3. Flibbertigibbet, restless person, Antonyms: be still, relax, rest

Advertent

Giving attention, Intentional, Deliberate; Conscious Heedful 经心, 注意的 Synonyms: Attentive, Intentional, Delibrate Antonyms: Careless Heedless Inattentive, Neglectful Negligent

concession

Something given up or yielded The act of conceding or yielding n. 让步；特许（权）；承认；退位 EX:" Before they could reach an agreement, both sides had to make certain concessions. EX:" the government made several concessions" a preferential allowance or rate given by an organization. EX: "tax concessions" a space or privilege within certain premises for a subsidiary business or service: EX:" the refreshment concession at a movie theater. Synonyms: Yield, Adjustment, Admission, Compromise, Acknowledgment, Acceptance, Recognition, Confession Antonyms: Denial, Retention, Acquisition

thesaurus

THəˈsôrəs (noun) A book that lists words in groups of synonyms and related concepts. 同义词词典, 词库 archaic a dictionary or encyclopedia. Computers. 1. an index to information stored in a computer, consisting of a comprehensive list of subjects concerning which information may be retrieved by using the proper key terms. 2. a dictionary of synonyms and antonyms stored in memory for use in word processing. Synonyms: wordfinder, wordbook, synonym dictionary;

Unflagging

Tireless, continuing with vigor, not stopping Steady, undiminished, unremitting Persistent, untiring, unceasing 坚定不移, (精力、兴趣、热情等）永不减弱的，不懈的，持久的 EX: "He thanked Tony for his unflagging energy and support." 他感谢托尼坚持不懈的努力和支持 EX: "His apparently unflagging enthusiasm impressed her." EX: "an unflagging commitment to the ideals of peace" Synonyms: tireless, persistent, dogged, tenacious, determined, indefatigable, resolute, steadfast, staunch, single-minded, unrelenting, unfaltering, unfailing Antonyms: Tired, inconstant, weary,

Retort

To respond critically or sarcastically A quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one) To answer, especially in a quick or clever way 反驳，报复, 回嘴，反驳 1. say something in answer to a remark or accusation, typically in a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive manner. EX:" No need to be rude," retorted Isabel" 2. Repay (an insult or injury). EX: "it was now his time to retort the humiliation" Turn (an insult or accusation) back on the person who has issued it. EX: "he was resolute to retort the charge of treason on his foes" Use (an opponent's argument) against them. EX: "the answer they make to us may very easily be retorted" Noun: retort; plural noun: retorts 1. a sharp, angry, or wittily incisive reply to a remark. EX: "she opened her mouth to make a suitably cutting retort" Synonyms: answer, reply, response, return, counter, rejoinder, riposte, retaliation; informal comeback Synonym: Counter, Reply, Return, Respond, Retaliation Antonym: Request, Sympathy

stipulate

To specify a required part of an agreement Specify as a condition or requirement To require something as part of an agreement 规定，特定要求 v.要求以...为条件，约定，讲明

Communal

[kuh-myoon-l, kom-yuh-nl] (adj) 1. Pertaining to a group or community, 2. Used or shared in common by everyone in a group, 公共的,集体的,社区的 EX "a communal bathroom and kitchen" Relating to or done by a community. EX "communal achievement" Involving the sharing of work and property. EX "communal living" 2 (of conflict) between different communities, especially those having different religions or ethnic origins. EX "violent communal riots" synonyms: shared, joint, common antonyms: private, individual

Solidarity

[sol-i-dar-i-tee] (noun), plural-solidarities Unity, Support or sympathy; A union of interests or purposes or sympathies among members of a group, Fellowship in interests or responsibilities, 团结一致 1. union or fellowship arising from common responsibilities and interests, as between members of a group or between classes, peoples, etc.: EX: to promote solidarity among union members. 2. community of feelings, purposes, etc. 3. community of responsibilities and interests. Synonyms unity, cooperation, community, unanimity. Antonyms disagreement, antagonism, discord, divorce, separation

Adherent

adˈhirənt, adˈherənt (noun) (verb) 1. (n.) A follower of a person or idea, Supporter 2. (adj.) attached, sticking to 1. (n.) 追随者；拥护者, 支持者, 信徒 2. (adj) 附著的 1. someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas. EX: "he was a strong adherent of monetarism" 2. sticking fast to an object or surface. EX: "the eggs have thick sticky shells to which debris is often adherent" 1. Synonyms: follower, supporter, upholder, defender, advocate, disciple, votary, devotee, partisan, member, friend, stalwart 2. Antonyms: Opponent

Adverse

adˈvərs, ˈadˌvərs (Adjective) Unfavorable, Not helpful; harmful Undesired, Negative; Working against, Hostile Antagonistic 不利的, 敌对的 负面的, 有害的 preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable. EX: "taxes are having an adverse effect on production" EX: "adverse criticism." EX: "adverse circumstances." EX: "adverse winds." EX: 'the adverse page." Synonyms: Unfavorable, disadvantageous, inauspicious, unpropitious, unfortunate, unlucky, untimely, untoward More Antonyms: Favorable, auspicious, beneficial, positive, friendly

Advent

adˌvent (noun) (n.) 1. An arrival; a coming into place or view The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event. 2. The coming of Christ into the world 出现，到来, 来临 EX: "the advent of television" EX: "the advent of the holiday season." the coming of Christ on Judgment Day. EX:" the 2nd advent Synonyms: arrival, appearance, emergence, materialization, occurrence, dawn, birth, rise, development Antonyms: Disappear, Departure, End, Leaving

corresponding

cor·re·spond·ing (adjective) Showing a direct connection between two thing Angles in the same place on different lines Geometric items that are in the same position in different figures 同位角, 相应的 1. analogous or equivalent in character, form, or function; comparable. EX: "we discussed our corresponding viewpoints" EX:" corresponding fingerprints. EX:" a bolt and its corresponding nut. EX:" corresponding officials in two states. 2. dealing with correspondence dealing with written communication; having this responsibility. EX: "the corresponding secretary" 3. employing the mails as a means of association: EX:" a corresponding member of a club. Synonyms: Equivalent, Matching Analogous, Comparable, Reciprocal Antonyms: Dissimilar, Unalike, different, differing, disparaging, mismatched

Dazzle

dazəl (verb) (noun) Impress, Amaze, Sparkle, Make blind with a sudden intense light; amaze; fill with wonder, 使...眼花缭乱，使惊叹 verb (used with object), dazzled, dazzling. 1. to overpower or dim the vision of by intense light: EX: He was dazzled by the sudden sunlight. 2. to impress deeply; astonish with delight: EX: The glorious palace dazzled him. verb (used without object), dazzled, dazzling. 3. to shine or reflect brilliantly: EX: gems dazzling in the sunlight. 4. to be overpowered by light: EX: Her eyes dazzled in the glare. 5. to excite admiration by brilliance: EX: Once one is accustomed to such splendor, it no longer dazzles. noun 6. an act or instance of dazzling: EX: the dazzle of the spotlights. 7. something that dazzles. Synonyms awe, overwhelm, overpower, stupefy. Antonyms bore, calm, expect

Discord

diskôrd (noun)(verb) Lack of agreement; Disharmony Conflict, Tension or strife 不和，纷争 不和谐, 不一致, 不协调 (Noun) 1. Disagreement between people. EX: "a prosperous family who showed no signs of discord" EX:" "stress resulting from family discord" Lack of agreement or harmony between things. EX: "the discord between indigenous and Western cultures" 2. MUSIC lack of harmony between notes sounding together. EX: "the music faded in discord" (Verb)1. (of people) disagree. EX: "we discorded commonly on two points" (of things) be different or in disharmony. EX: "the party's views were apt to discord with those of the leading members of the administration" Synonyms: strife, conflict, friction, hostility, antagonism, antipathy, enmity, argument, quarreling, disagreement, dissension, dispute, difference of opinion, disunity, division, opposition; dissonance, discordance, disharmony, Antonyms: Accord, harmony, Concord, Agreement

disdain

disˈdān/Submit (noun) (verb) (n.) the feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; (v.) 1. to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn. 2. to think unworthy of notice, response, etc.; consider beneath oneself: intense dislike; to treat with scorn or contempt, to reject as unworthy n.轻蔑 vt.蔑视,鄙弃 (n.) EX: "her upper lip curled in disdain" consider to be unworthy of one's consideration. (v.) EX:" gamblers disdain four-horse races" (v.) EX:" to disdain replying to an insult." refuse or reject (something) out of feelings of pride or superiority. (v.) EX:" she remained standing, pointedly disdaining his invitation to sit down" Synonyms: 1. contempt, scorn, scornfulness, contemptuousness, derision, disrespect; 2. scorn, deride, regard with contempt, sneer at, sniff at, curl one's lip at, look down one's nose at, look down on; Reject, Ignore Antonyms: Respect Contempt is the mental judgment, Disdain is the feeling it produces, and Scorn is the display of it. The words can be interchangeable to a degree but contempt doesn't usually imply an action, and scorn usually doesn't refer to a hidden attitude.

Discrete

diˈskrēt (adjective) Distinct, Separate Detached, existing as Individual parts Unconnected. 分离的，不相关的，不相连的 独立的 Individually separate and distinct. EX: "speech sounds are produced as a continuous sound signal rather than discrete units" EX: "discrete units of sound" EX: "six discrete parts." EX: "a discrete variable." EX: "discrete methods. Synonyms: separate, distinct, individual, detached, unattached, disconnected, discontinuous, disjunct, disjoined Antonyms: Similar, Attached, Connected, Unrelated, Disjoined

Diorama

dīəˈramə (noun) Life-size three-dimensional scene from nature or history a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene A display that gives two views 微型立体景, 逼真立体布景 EX: "From the diorama, the children could see how the cavemen lived during prehistoric times" EX: "When I first saw the diorama, I wasn't sure it was a scene from the storybook I just read until I noticed the small characters made from clay were standing around the tree." 1. a miniature three-dimensional scene, in which models of figures are seen against a background 2. a picture made up of illuminated translucent curtains, viewed through an aperture 3. a museum display, as of an animal, of a specimen in its natural setting 4. (films) a scene produced by the rearrangement of lighting effects Synonyms scene, horizon compass, dimension, overview, perspective, picture

Discursive

dəˈskərsiv (adj.) Passing aimlessly from one place or subject to another, rambling, roving, nomadic Rambling, moving from one topic to another randomly Digressing from subject to subject 离题的, 东拉西扯, 散漫的 话语 1. digressing from subject to subject. EX: "students often write dull, secondhand, discursive prose" EX: "the short story is concentrated, whereas the novel is discursive" EX: "an elegant discursive style" 2. relating to discourse or modes of discourse. EX: "the attempt to transform utterances from one discursive context to another" 3. PHILOSOPHY archaic proceeding by argument or reasoning rather than by intuition. Synonyms: Rambling, Deviating, Digressive, Erratic, Excursive, long-winded, Meandering, Prolix, Roaming, Roving, Spreading, Wandering Antonyms: Concise, Terse, Direct, Focus, Consistent, Coherent

Discern

dəˈsərn (verb) -Perceive or Recognize (something). -To see clearly, -Distinguish (someone or something) with difficulty by sight or with the other senses. -To distinguish one thing from another 辨别, (费劲)识别，领悟, 看出, 察觉 EX: "I can discern no difference between the two policies" EX "she could faintly discern the shape of a skull" Synonyms: perceive, make out, pick out, detect, recognize, notice, observe, see, spot; Antonyms confuse, doubt, miss, mix up, overlook

Aesthetic

esˈTHedik (adj) 1. concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty. 2. giving or designed to give pleasure through beauty; of pleasing appearance. 1. 美的, 美学的, 审美的, 艺术的 EX "the pictures give great aesthetic pleasure" EX: several aesthetic gardens radiate from the fountain in the square" (adjective) 1. relating to the philosophy of aesthetics; concerned with notions such as the beautiful and the ugly. 2. relating to the science of aesthetics; concerned with the study of the mind and emotions in relation to the sense of beauty. 3. having a sense of the beautiful; characterized by a love of beauty. 4. relating to, involving, or concerned with pure emotion and sensation as opposed to pure intellectuality. (noun) 5. the philosophical theory or set of principles governing the idea of beauty at a given time and place: EX: the clean lines, bare surfaces, and sense of space that bespeak the machine-age aesthetic; EX "the Cubist aesthetic" 6. a particular individual's set of ideas about style and taste, along with its expression: EX: the designer's aesthetic of accessible, wearable fashion; a great aesthetic on her blog. 7. one's set of principles or worldview as expressed through outward appearance, behavior, or actions: the EX: democratic aesthetic of the abolitionists. 8. Archaic. the study of the nature of sensation. Synonyms: artistic, tasteful, in good taste; graceful, elegant, exquisite, beautiful, attractive, pleasing, lovely Antonyms: displeasing, ugly, unattractive

Hysteria

həˈsterēə (noun) A state of uncontrolled excitement Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement A sudden outburst of uncontrolled emotion such as fear, excitement, etc. 歇斯底里症 Exaggerated or uncontrollable emotion or excitement, especially among a group of people. EX: "the mass hysteria that characterizes the week before Christmas" PSYCHIATRY a psychological disorder (not now regarded as a single definite condition) whose symptoms include conversion of psychological stress into physical symptoms (somatization), selective amnesia, shallow volatile emotions, and overdramatic or attention-seeking behavior. The term has a controversial history as it was formerly regarded as a disease specific to women. Synonyms: Frenzy, Feverishness, Hysterics, Fit of madness, Derangement, Mania, Delirium; Antonyms: Calm, Controlled

Imprudent

imˈpro͞odnt (adj) Not showing care for the consequences of an action Lacking discretion, lacking wise self-restraint, foolish Bold, Careless, Reckless, Unwise 轻率的，不谨慎的，不智的, 鲁莽的 EX "it would be imprudent to leave her winter coat behind" EX:" Perhaps I was imprudent, but your conduct has saved me from my own reproaches, and I fear no other." Synonyms: unwise, injudicious, incautious, indiscreet, misguided, ill-advised, ill-judged; Careless, Reckless Antonyms: Sensible, Attentive, Careful, Cautious, Responsible, Prudent, Thoughful

Impose

imˈpōz (verb) To forcibly place upon, Take advantage of, 把...强加于, 利用,施加, vt.征税, 强加, 以...欺骗 vi.利用, 欺骗, 施影响 1. force (something unwelcome or unfamiliar) to be accepted or put in place. EX: "the decision was theirs and was not imposed on them by others" EX: A study recently showed the shocking number of confidence men that impose on the public. forcibly put (a restriction) in place. EX: "sanctions imposed on South Africa" EX: He imposed his pretentious books on the public. require (a duty, charge, or penalty) to be undertaken or paid. EX: to impose taxes. exert firm control over something. EX: "the director was unable to impose himself on the production" EX: to impose one's personal preference on others. 2. take advantage of someone by demanding their attention or commitment. EX: "she realized that she had imposed on Miss Hatherby's kindness" EX: Are you sure my request doesn't impose? 3. PRINTING arrange (pages of type) so that they will be in the correct order after printing and folding. Synonyms: foist, force, inflict, press, urge; levy, charge, apply, enforce; take advantage of, exploit, take liberties with, treat unfairly; Antonyms: Displace, Disorder, Forget, Prevent, Remove, Neglect

endorse

inˈdôrs, enˈdôrs (verb) To approve, support, or sustain formally supported especially by public statement v. 支持，赞同（endorse的过去式）；批注（文件，公文等 在背面（支票）签字，批注，赞同 1. declare one's public approval or support of. EX: "the report was endorsed by the college" recommend (a product) in an advertisement. 2. sign (a check or bill of exchange) on the back to make it payable to someone other than the stated payee or to accept responsibility for paying it. EX: "endorse a check" Write (a comment) on the front or back of a document. EX: "to endorse instructions; EX:" to endorse one's signature. Synonyms: 1. support, back, agree with, approve (of), favor, subscribe to, recommend, champion, stick up for, uphold, affirm, sanction; 2. countersign, sign, autograph, authenticate; rare chirographate Antonyms: Oppose, Disapproved, Discouraged, Cancelled, Vetoed

Ineffable

inˈefəb(ə)l (adj) Inexpressible, Indescribable, Unutterable, Incapable of being expressed in words 不可言喻的, 难以形容的, 妙不可言的, 难以形容的, 避讳的,禁忌的 EX: " ineffable joy." EX: "the ineffable natural beauty of the Everglades" not to be spoken because of its sacredness; unutterable: EX:" the ineffable name of the deity." EX:" "the ineffable Hebrew name that gentiles write as Jehovah" EX:" And on that score, on that ineffable quality called charisma, Walker may face his biggest challenges." EX:" Sometimes there's a thing in the air, an ineffable thing, that just makes it all work." Synonyms Ethereal, heavenly, indescribable, transcendent, unspeakable, beyond words, celestial Antonym: definable, describable, Utterable

multilateral

məltēˈladərəl,ˌ məltēˈlatrəl (adj) Having many sides; participated in by more than two participants A system involving the participation of more than two countries 多边的 EX:"multilateral negotiations" EX: "dedicated to multilateral trade" EX: "multilateral aid agencies" EX: "multilateral agreements on disarmament."

Content

kon-tent (adj) content (verb) contents, contented, contenting (noun) noun: content; plural noun: contents Satisfied, In a state of peaceful happiness, The text, graphics, and other objects that appear on a slide. Information made available by a Web site or other electronic medium adj. 知足的，满意的； n.内容；满意, 含量 (adj) in a state of peaceful happiness. EX: "he seemed more content, less bitter" satisfied with a certain level of achievement, good fortune, etc., and not wishing for more. EX: "he had to be content with third place" (verb) satisfy (someone). EX:"nothing would content her" accept as adequate despite wanting more or better. EX:"we contented ourselves with a few small purchases" (noun) a state of satisfaction. EX"the greater part of the century was a time of content" a member of the British House of Lords who votes for a particular motion. the things that are held or included in something. EX:" "he unscrewed the top of the flask and drank the contents" the amount of a particular constituent occurring in a substance. EX: "milk with a low-fat content" EX:"foods with a high fiber content" a list of the titles of chapters or sections contained in a book or periodical. EX:"the contents page" EX"the contents of a vegetarian sausage" information made available by a website or other electronic medium. EX:"online content providers" the substance or material dealt with in a speech, literary work, etc., as distinct from its form or style. EX: "the outward form and precise content of the messages" EX: "the content of the essay" Synonyms : 1. Happy, Agreeable Comfortable, Contented, fulfilled,Satisfied, Willing, Appeased, Gratified, At Ease, Can't complain 2. Subject matter, subject, theme, argument, thesis, message, thrust, substance, matter, material, text, ideas Antonyms: Discontented, Unhappy, Unsatisfied, Upset, Depressed, Disagreeable

correspond

kôrəˈspänd,ˌ kärəˈspänd (verb) 1. To be similar to; compare to To match; to be equal to, coincides; goes with; 2. To exchange letters with another person to answer through writing 相符合；相应, 一致 通信 EX: "His actions do not correspond with his words. EX: "the carved heads described in the poem correspond to those in the drawing" EX:" The U.S. Congress corresponds to the British Parliament." EX: "the Inuit month corresponding to December was called Aagjulirvik" communicate by exchanging letters. EX: "Margaret corresponded with him until his death" EX: "Debbie and I corresponded for years" Synonyms: verb agree, complement coincide, compare, conform, correlate, dovetail, harmonize, resemble, Accord, Match Antonyms: Clash, Deviate, Differ, Mismatch, Disconnect, Disagree,

correspondence

kôrəˈspändəns (noun) A close similarity, connection, or equivalence. Communication by exchange of letters Written communication n.通信；符合；对应, 相应 EX: "there is a simple correspondence between the distance of a focused object from the eye and the size of its image on the retina" a letter or letters that pass between correspondents EX: "It will take me all day to answer this business correspondence." EX: "his wife dealt with his private correspondence" Synonyms: 1.Mail, Letter 2. Correlation, agreement, consistency, compatibility, consonance, conformity, similarity, resemblance, parallel, comparability, accord, concurrence, coincidence Antonyms: clash, difference, disagreement, discord, disproportion, dissimilarity, imbalance, incongruity, irregularity, mismatch

Condolence

kənˈdōləns (noun) An expression of sympathy in sorrow, especially on the occasion of a death. 哀悼,安慰,吊唁 EX "we offer our sincere condolences to his widow" Synonyms sympathy, compassion, consolation, solace, comfort, commiseration Antonyms animosity, cruelty, ill will

Confound

kənˈfound (verb) Confuse, frustrate; mix up or make worse, To perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise. 使困惑，使混淆, 使迷惑，搞混 1. to perplex or amaze, especially by a sudden disturbance or surprise; bewilder; confuse: EX: "The complicated directions confounded him." 2. to throw into confusion or disorder: EX: "The revolution confounded the people." 3. to throw into increased confusion or disorder. 4. to treat or regard erroneously as identical; mix or associate by mistake: EX: "truth confounded with error." 5. to mingle so that the elements cannot be distinguished or separated. 6. to damn (used in mild imprecations): Confound it! 7. to contradict or refute: EX: "to confound their arguments." 8. to put to shame; abash. 9. Archaic. to defeat or overthrow. to bring to ruin or naught. 10. Obsolete. to spend uselessly; waste. Synonyms: Confuse, Amaze, Astonish, Dumbfound, Stagger, Surprise, Startle, Stun, Discompose, Bewilder, Bedazzle, Baffle, Mystify, Bemuse, Perplex, Puzzle Antonyms: Bore, Calm, Clarify, Clear Upcomfort, Enlighten, Expect, Explain, Explicate, Help Unmix, Make Clear, Relate

Concise

kənˈsīs (adj) Brief and to the point, Expressing much in a few words Short and to the point 简明的，简洁的, 简练的 Giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. EX: "a concise account of the country's history" EX: "a concise explanation of the company's retirement plan. Synonyms: succinct, pithy, incisive, brief, summary, compressed, condensed Antonyms: lengthy, wordy, expansive, long, repetitive

profound

prəˈfound (adjective) (noun) Great depth of intellect, feeling, or meaning Deep; not superficial; Complete Very great or intense adj. 深的，深刻的；渊博的，深奥的, 意义深远的 1.(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense. EX: "profound social changes" 2.(of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight. EX: "a profound philosopher" 3(of a subject or thought) demanding deep study or thought. EX: "expressing profound truths in simple language" 4. of deep meaning; of great and broadly inclusive significance: EX:" a profound book." 5. Something that is profound. Deep Sea, Ocean Synonyms: Intellectual, Thoughtful Deep, Intelligent, Philosophical, Serious Antonyms: Light, Superficial, Trivial, Unimportant, Unintelligent, Moderate

provactive

prəˈväkədiv (adj) (noun) (adj) Causing annoyance, anger, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately. arousing sexual desire or interest, especially deliberately. (adj) 挑衅,气人的 (n.) 兴奋剂, 刺激物 (adj) tending or serving to provoke; inciting, stimulating, irritating, or vexing. (n.) something provocative. EX: "a provocative article" EX:"His post-election press conference was too long, too provocative, and too stingy in his phoned-in praise for the winners. Synonyms: aggravating, sexually stimulating, challenging, disturbing, exciting Antonyms: Pleasing, Repressive, Suppressive, Unexciting, Unprovocative, Unstimulating,

rapport

raˈpôr,rəˈpôr (noun) A positive relationship, A close and harmonious relationship A relationship of shared trust and understanding A sympathetic relationship 和谐, 友好关系, 密切关系, 融洽的关系 EX: "she was able to establish a good rapport with the children" EX: "Mr. Trump's role was to enhance a rapport with Mr. Xi that will help anchor the relationship in advance of expected turbulence ahead." EX:"board members fired him for failing to maintain good rapport with the trustees" Synonyms; Understanding between people, Affinity, Compatibility, Empathy, Harmon, Sympathy, Togetherness, Bond Antonym: Discord, Incompatibility, Disagreement, Coldness, Unfriendliness

rhetoric

redərik (noun) 1. the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other compositional techniques. 2. language designed to have a persuasive or impressive effect on its audience, but often regarded as lacking in sincerity or meaningful content. 修辞学, 花言巧语, 华丽虚饰的语言

Reticent

redəsənt (adj) Silent, Reserved, Quiet Not talking much; private (of a person), restrained, reserved Not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily 沉默寡言的，含蓄的, 沉默的，有保留的，谨慎的 EX: "she was extremely reticent about her personal affairs" Synonyms taciturn, quiet, uncommunicative. Bashful, Introverted Antonyms talkative, voluble, Extroverted, Communicative, Outgoing

Reconcile

rekənˌsīl (verb) (v.) to restore to friendship; To bring back into agreement To settle; Make your bank records compatible with your bank statements. To resign (oneself) v.和解，调和, 使一致 restore friendly relations between. EX: "she wanted to be reconciled with her father" EX: "her divorced parents have reconciled" cause to coexist in harmony; make or show to be compatible. EX: "a landscape in which inner and outer vision were reconciled" make (one account) consistent with another, especially by allowing for transactions begun but not yet completed. EX: "it is not necessary to reconcile the cost accounts to the financial accounts" settle (a disagreement). EX: "advice on how to reconcile the conflict" make someone accept (a disagreeable or unwelcome thing). EX: "he could not reconcile himself to the thought of his mother stocking shelves" EX:" they had to reconcile themselves to drastic losses" Synonyms: accommodate, appease, assuage, conform, coordinate, harmonize, integrate, pacify, placate, rectify, resolve, reunite Antonyms: Fight, Quarrel, Mismatch, Separate, Agitate, Argue, Upset, Disperse, Divorce

Relish

reliSH (noun) (verb) To enjoy greatly, To take great pleasure or delight in, (n.) Enjoyment or satisfaction; something that adds a pleasing flavor; (v.) to enjoy greatly n.美味；喜好；v.喜好，享受 从...得到乐趣, 品尝, 滋味 (noun) 1. liking or enjoyment of the taste of something. 2. pleasurable appreciation of anything; liking: EX:" He has no relish for obscene jokes." 3. Cookery. something savory or appetizing added to a meal, as pickles or olives. a sweet pickle made of various vegetables, usually chopped or minced. an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. 4. a pleasing or appetizing flavor. (Verb) To take pleasure in; like; enjoy: EX:" I don't relish the long drive home. Synonym: Gusto, zest, appetite, delectation, diversion, enjoying, enjoyment, fancy, flair, flavor, fondness, love Antonyms: Apathy, Antipathy, disinclination, disinterest, dislike, hate, hatred, impartiality

Rogue

rōɡ (noun) (verb) (adjective) A criminally dishonest person; a scoundrel A dishonest person 流氓, 恶棍 1. (n.) a dishonest or unprincipled man. EX: "you are a rogue and an embezzler" EX:" The youngest boys are little rogues." 2. (n.) an elephant or other large wild animal driven away or living apart from the herd and having savage or destructive tendencies. EX:" a rogue elephant" 3. (v.) remove inferior or defective plants or seedlings from (a crop). To uproot or destroy (plants, etc., that do not conform to a desired standard). EX:" to rogue a field." 4. (adj) No longer obedient, belonging, or accepted and hence not controllable or answerable; renegade: EX:" a rogue cop; a rogue union local. Synonyms: Rascal, Scoundrel, Villain, Crook, Cheater, Con artist, Miscreant, reprobate, rascal, good-for-nothing, ne'er-do-well, Wretch Antonyms: Gentle Men, Kind Heart Person

Rejoice

rəˈjois(verb) To be very happy. Feel or show great joy or delight. To celebrate. 使感到高兴，使充满喜悦 EX:"he rejoiced when he saw his friend alive" verb (used without object), rejoiced, rejoicing. 1. to be glad; take delight (often followed by in): EX: to rejoice in another's happiness. verb (used with object), rejoiced, rejoicing. 2. to make joyful; gladden: EX: a song to rejoice the heart. EX: "I love to rejoice their poor Hearts at this season" Synonyms: revel, exult, glory. Antonyms: mourn

Relapse

rəˈlaps (noun) relapse; plural relapses A falling back into an old illness or bad habit, A return to the use of a drug after attempting to stop, Regress, backslide, fall back, Return of symptoms of disease. A worsening of an illness after a partial recovery 旧病复发 verb (used without object), relapsed, relapsing. 1. to fall or slip back into a former state, practice, etc.: EX: "to relapse into silence." EX: "he relapsed into silence" 2. to fall back into illness after convalescence or apparent recovery. EX: "he suffered a relapse of schizophrenia after a car crash" EX: "his sister suffered a relapse of leukemia and needed further treatment" 3. to fall back into vice, wrongdoing, or error; backslide: EX:" to relapse into heresy. 4. an act or instance of relapsing. 5. a return of a disease or illness after partial recovery from it. EX: "a few patients relapse" Synonyms Deterioration, Weakening Recidivism, Recurrence, Regression, Worsening, Retrogression. Antonyms Achievement, Success, Healing, Strengthen, Progress

Renounce

rəˈnouns (verb) To give up or resign something, To give up voluntarily or by formal declaration; to repudiate. 宣布放弃,抛弃, v. 拒绝；否定；撤回 verb (used with object), renounced, renouncing. 1. to give up or put aside voluntarily: EX: to renounce worldly pleasures. 2. to give up by formal declaration: EX: to renounce a claim. 3.to repudiate; disown: EX: to renounce one's son. verb (used without object), renounced, renouncing. 4. Cards. A. to play a card of a different suit from that led. B. to abandon or give up a suit led. C. to fail to follow the suit led. noun 5 Cards. an act or instance of renouncing. Synonyms forsake, forgo, forswear, leave, quit. resign, abdicate. disclaim, reject, disavow, deny. Antonyms claim, accept.

synonym

sinəˌnim (noun) A word that is similar in meaning to another word (e.g., sorrow, grief, sadness). A person or thing so closely associated with a particular quality or idea that the mention of their name calls it to mind. n. 同义词 EX:" 'harsh' may be used as synonym for 'oppressive'" EX: "the Victorian age is a synonym for sexual puritanism" Synonyms: Analogue, Equivalent, Metonym, Alternate, Substitute Antonyms: Antonyms, Opposite

advocate

speak in favor of; support (an idea or plan); urge n 拥护者，鼓吹者，提倡者 v 拥护；鼓吹；提倡；主张；辩护 EX: "Mr. Ryan sides with his party's progressives by advocating a government- run, single-payer health system."

Psychoneurosis

sīkōn(y)o͝oˈrōsəs (noun) Neurosis Functional disturbance of the mind in which the individual is aware that reactions are not normal A disorder characterized by excessive anxiety and indecision A serious mental illness 精神神经, 神经官能症 1. Also called psychoneurosis. a functional disorder in which feelings of anxiety, obsessional thoughts, compulsive acts, and physical complaints without objective evidence of disease, in various degrees and patterns, dominate the personality. 2. a relatively mild personality disorder typified by excessive anxiety or indecision and a degree of social or interpersonal maladjustment.

Solicit

səˈlisit (Verb) To Ask for in a formal way To Request earnestly , To Seek, petition To Beg, Implore 请求，恳求；请求给予, 征求, 招揽, 乞求 Ask for or try to obtain (something) from someone. EX: "he called a meeting to solicit their views" EX:" He solicited aid from the minister. To entreat or petition (someone or some agency): EX:" to solicit the committee for funds. Ask (someone) for something. EX: "historians and critics are solicited for opinions by the auction houses" To solicit orders or trade, as for a business: EX:" No soliciting allowed in this building." Accost someone and offer one's or someone else's services as a prostitute. EX: "although prostitution was not itself an offense, soliciting was" EX: "This crime is known as solicitation of prostitution and it can land anyone behind bar." Synonyms: Ask for, request, seek, apply for, put in for, call for, press for, beg, plead for More ask (someone) for something. Antonyms Answer Reply, avoid, conceal, dodge, give, ignore, not want, offer stop, disapprove, refuse, rejec

Solicitor

səˈlisədər (noun) 1. A person who solicits. 2. A person whose business it is to solicit business, trade, etc. A person who tries to obtain business orders, advertising, etc.; a canvasser. 3. An officer having charge of the legal business of a city, town, etc. Lawyer or Attorney in the lower court of law 初级律师 EX: "Her solicitor also said that Lauren was "upset and embarrassed" by her actions, which she said were "out of character". EX: "Olson was later successfully nominated for the post of solicitor General by Bush in 2001.

Solicitous

səˈlisədəs (adj.) 1. showing concern or care; characterized by or showing interest or concern. 2. fearful or anxious about someone or something, 热切的，挂念的, 担心的 1. anxious or concerned (usually followed by about, for, etc., or a clause): EX "solicitous about a person's health". EX "she was always solicitous about the welfare of her students" 2. anxiously desirous: EX "solicitous of the esteem of others." 3. eager (usually followed by an infinitive): EX "He was always solicitous to please." 4. careful or particular: EX "a solicitous housekeeper." archaic: eager or anxious to do something. EX "he was solicitous to cultivate her mamma's good opinion" Synonyms: concerned, caring, considerate, attentive, mindful, thoughtful, interested; Antonyms: unconcerned, careless.

contempt

the feeling that a person or a thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn. (Feeling) disrespect, distain Scorn can be thought of as open, obvious, or very apparent contempt Contempt does not necessarily imply openness. Someone can be held in contempt by another without the other person necessarily knowing it. Scorn however usually is not hidden.

subdue

to bring under control to conquer; to make less intense

Assurance

əˈSHo͝orəns (noun) 1. A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise. 2. Confidence or certainty in one's own abilities. 3. Insurance, specifically life insurance. EX "he gave an assurance that work would not recommence until Wednesday" 发誓，确信, 自信, 保证, 把握, 保险 EX "you have my assurance" EX "she drove with assurance" EX "the crowd's assurance of Joe's guilt" EX "there is no assurance of getting one's money back" 1. synonyms: word of honor, word, promise, pledge, vow, avowal, oath, bond, undertaking, guarantee, commitment 2. synonyms: self-confidence, confidence, self-assurance, self-possession, nerve, poise, aplomb, levelheadedness; More antonyms: self-doubt certainty about something. 3. Synonyms: guarantee, certainty, certitude, surety, confidence, expectation 1. Antonyms: uncertainty

Assiduous

əˈsijo͞oəs (Adj) Persistent, attentive, diligent Hard working 刻苦的，勤勉的, 勤奋的 1. constant; unremitting: EX: "assiduous reading." 2. constant in application or effort; working diligently at a task; EX: "an assiduous student." 3. showing great care and perseverance. EX: "she was assiduous in pointing out every feature" Synonyms: Unflagging, Diligent, Exacting, Attentive, Laborious, Scrupulous, Zealous, Active Busy, Constant, Industrious,, Untiring

gush

ɡəSH (noun) (verb) 1. flow or pour out quickly and in large amount 2. Burst out suddenly, talk ardently. 3. Express something in an enthusiastic way 涌出, 喷涌, 喷出 (v.) EX:" William watched the murky liquid gushing out" (v.) EX: "a nice old lady reporter who covers the art openings and gushes about everything" (v.) EX:" She gushed with pride over her new grandchild." (v.) The media are gushing over Bill Clinton after being mesmerized by Michelle Obama. (n.) EX: "a gush of water" Synonyms: Surge, Flow, burst, spout, spurt, jet, stream, rush, pour, spill, well out, cascade, flood; Rave, Enthusiastic

Afferent

ˈaf(ə)rənt (adjective) (adj) Carrying to or toward a center (adj) Conducting or conducted inward or toward something (for nerves, the central nervous system; for blood vessels, the organ supplied). noun (n) Sensory neurons (n) afferent; plural noun: afferent (an afferent nerve fiber or vessel.) 传入, 神经(传入) EX: "It is the latter or afferent function with which we are now concerned." EX:" In some cases ligation of the afferent vessels has been successful." Synonym: Inward, Toward Antonym: Outward, Away

antonym

ˈan(t)əˌnim A word that is the opposite in meaning to another word. Opposite 反义词, 对语 EX:" Logically the other side of white is not white, while the antonym is the extreme black." Synonyms: Opposite, Reverse Antonyms: Same, Synonym

Effable

ˈefəbəl (adj) Able to be described or expressed in words, Utterable; expressible 能用语言表达出来

Efferent

ˈefərənt (adjective) (noun) (adj) Carry or move away from a central structure (n) Motor neurons (efferent) (adj) Conducted or conducting outward or away from something (n) (for nerves, the central nervous system; for blood vessels, the organ supplied). 传出, 神经(传出) EX: " There are two divisions of nerves, the afferent and efferent. EX:" The boy who had had to stay in a therapeutic chair all his life because his efferent nerves could not control his body." Synonyms: Away, Outward Antonyms: Inward, Afferent

fiddle

ˈfidl (noun) (verb) (n.) Violin, (n.) an act of defrauding, cheating, or falsifying. (v.) To keep moving or touching something, especially when you are bored or nervous Fidget, play with (n.)小提琴, 骗局 (v) 拉小提琴, (v.) 不停摆弄,乱动, 虚度光阴 (n.) violin EX:" "she played the fiddle" EX:" Her aunt plays first fiddle with the state symphony orchestra. (n) Fraud EX:"a major mortgage fiddle" (v) play with violin EX: "he fiddled with the band from 1949 to 1951" (v) play with, tinker EX; "Laura fiddled with her cup" EX: "never fiddle with an electric machine that's plugged in" Synonyms: Mess with, Tinker Fidget, interfere, dabble, doodle

Idiocy

ˈidēəsē (noun) -Extremely stupid behavior -The condition of being an idiot -Something notably stupid or foolish 白痴 Utterly Senseless or Foolish Behavior; a Stupid or Foolish act, Statement, EX: "All this talk of zombies coming to attack us is pure idiocy." Synonyms Stupidity, Insanity, Lunacy Madness Antonyms: Smart, Intelligence, Sense

Concord

ˈkäNGˌkôrd (Noun) (n.) 1. a state of agreement, harmony, unanimity; 2. a treaty, pact, covenant 和谐，一致, 和睦 1. Agreement or harmony between people or groups. EX: "a pact of peace and concord" EX: "council meetings rarely ended in concord" EX: "There was complete concord among the delegates. Treaty 2. GRAMMAR Agreement between words in gender, number, case, person, or any other grammatical category that affects the forms of the words. 3. MUSIC a chord that is pleasing or satisfactory in itself. Synonyms: agreement, harmony, accord, consensus, concurrence, unity Antonyms: Discord, Agitation, Disagreement, Disharmony

Meddle

ˈmedl (Verb) To interfere, To involve oneself in other people's affairs or Business without being asked Touch or handle (something) without permission. 干预，干涉, 管闲事 EX: "Trump accepts US intelligence report that Russia meddled in election." EX: Stop meddling in my personal life!" EX: "I don't want him meddling in our affairs" EX: "you have no right to come in here and meddle with my things" Synonym: Hinder, Interfere, Intrude, Impede, Impose, Infringe, Tamper, Pry Antonyms Aid, Assist, Facilitate, Help Leave alone, Stay out of

Mettle

ˈmedl (noun) courage; bravery; valor courage and fortitude; disposition or temperament. 勇气，奋斗精神 1. A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face a demanding situation in a spirited and resilient way. EX: "the team showed their true mettle in the second half" noun 1. courage and fortitude: EX: a man of mettle. 2. disposition or temperament: EX: a man of fine mettle. Idioms 3. on one's mettle, in the position of being incited to do one's best: EX: The loss of the first round put him on his mettle to win the match. Synonyms: spirit, fortitude, strength of character, moral fiber, steel, determination, resolve, resolution, backbone, grit, true grit, courage, courageousness, bravery, valor, fearlessness, daring; Antonyms: Cowardice, Timidity, Weakness, Fear, Inactivity, Dullness, Powerless

Mitten

ˈmitn (Noun)(Verb) A glove that covers the thumb separately from the other four fingers. Boxing Glove 连指手套

prelude

ˈprelˌ(y)o͞od, ˈprāˌl(y)o͞od (noun) (verb) (n.) An introduction; that which comes before or leads off (v.) an action or event serving as an introduction to something more important. (n.) Introduction to a main event or main performance. 前奏, 序幕, 序曲, 先驱 An introductory piece of music, most commonly an orchestral opening to an act of an opera, the first movement of a suite, or a piece preceding a fugue. 1. a short introductory piece of music, especially for the piano. 2. the introductory part of a poem or other literary work. (noun) EX:"education cannot simply be a prelude to a career" EX:""an orchestral prelude" (verb) EX:"the bombardment preluded an all-out final attack" Synonyms: Beginning of event, Introduction, preliminary, overture, opening, start, commencement, beginning, lead-in, precursor Antonyms: Completion, Conclusion, End, Ending, Epilogue, finish, Postlude

reckon

ˈrekən (verb) to think that something is probably true to calculate; to regard as to consider judge to be probable v.推断，估计；猜想，设想 v.计算, 总计, 认为

Solitude

ˈsäləˌt(y)o͞od (noun) Solitude (adj) Solitudenous The condition of being alone or at some distance from people, Being alone or isolated from others; a lonely or secluded place 孤独，独居, 独处 The state of being or living alone; seclusion: EX:" to enjoy one's solitude." Remoteness from habitations, as of a place; absence of human activity: EX:" the solitude of the mountains." EX:" she savored her few hours of freedom and solitude" A lonely, unfrequented place: EX: "a solitude in the mountains." Synonyms: aloneness, emptiness, isolation, loneliness, seclusion, silence, confinement, desert, detachment, lonesomeness, privacy Antonyms: Companionship, friendship, Togetherness

Vagabond

ˈvaɡəˌbänd (noun)(verb)(adj) (n.) A person who wanders from place to place, without home or a job (a rascal; a rogue) (adj.) wandering; irresponsible 流浪者, 游民 到处流浪, 懒汉 EX: "vagabond habits" EX:" A vagabond voyage" EX:" A vagabond tribe" Synonyms: Unsettle, Shifting, Moving around, Roaming, Journey Antonyms: Fixed, Permanent, Settled, Unmoving, Inhabiting

Utter

ˈədər (Verb) (Adjective) 1. (v) To speak or make a sound, to say or express 2. (adj) Absolute; Complete 1. (v)表达, 说 , 发出声音 2. (adj)完全的, 彻底的 1. (verb) Make (a sound) with one's voice. Speak or Pronounce EX: "he uttered an exasperated snort" EX:" unable to utter her feelings; Words were uttered in my hearing." EX:" to utter a sigh Say (something) aloud." EX:"they are busily scribbling down every word she utters" EX:"he hardly uttered a word" EX:" His piety prevented him from uttering on religion. 2. (adj) Complete; Absolute. EX: "Charles stared at her in utter amazement" EX: "her utter abandonment to grief." EX:" "that's utter garbage" 1. Synonyms: say, speak, voice, express, articulate, pronounce, enunciate, verbalize, vocalize, emit, let out, give, produce 2. Synonyms: Complete, total, absolute, thorough, perfect, downright, out-and-out, outright, thoroughgoing, all-out, sheer, arrant, 1. Antonyms Not Talking, No sound 2. Antonyms indefinite, mixed, uncertain, imperfect, incomplete, unfinished synonyms:

correspondent

ˌkôrəˈspändənt,ˌ (noun) 1. Reporter who sends news from outside a newspaper office 2. A journalist employed to provide news stories for newspapers or broadcast media 3. A person who writes letters to another person Letter writer 通讯员，记者 a person who writes letters to a person or a newspaper, especially on a regular basis. EX: "she wasn't much of a correspondent" EX: "a White House correspondent" EX: "Booker plans to spend his Thanksgiving dinner with CBS correspondent Gayle King and their families." Synonyms: Writer, Journalist, Reporter