SAT 简体中文卡包：4450 张学术词汇与考试字汇

/ˈfɑːrməsi/

药局；药房

I need to go to the pharmacy to pick up my prescription.

/ˈtɔɪlsəm/

艰辛的；费力的

The journey through the desert was long and toilsome.

/ɪˈfeɪs/

抹去；消除（痕迹、记忆等）

Time can efface even the most vivid memories.

/ˈplæstɪk/

可塑的；塑料的；整形外科的

Wet clay is plastic enough to shape by hand.

/ˈædvəkəsi/

拥护；支持；辩护

The organization is known for its strong advocacy of human rights.

/ˈklʌtər/

杂乱；堆满；使凌乱

Please clear the clutter from your desk before the inspection.

/prəˈfeʃən/

职业；专业；（尤指）需要高等教育的职业

Teaching is a demanding but rewarding profession.

/ˌpɑːrsɪˈməʊniəs/

吝啬的；过度节俭的

He was too parsimonious to leave a tip.

/ˈfɒsfərəs/

磷（化学元素）

Phosphorus is essential for bone health.

/ˈbrɑːvəʊ/

好！太棒了！（表示赞赏的感叹词）；喝采

Bravo! That was an excellent performance.

/ˈælkəlaɪ/

碱；碱性物质

The solution turned red, indicating the presence of an alkali.

/ɔːɡˈment/

增加；增大；提高

The company decided to augment its workforce to meet demand.

/ˈkwɒrəl səm/

好争吵的；易怒的

He has a quarrelsome nature and often gets into arguments.

/ʌpˈhiːv/

举起；擡起；（使）隆起；（使）剧烈变动

The earthquake caused the ground to upheave.

/ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

无法解释的；不明原因的；不负责的

The sudden disappearance of the artifact remains unaccountable.

/sərˈmaɪz/

推测；猜测

From the evidence, the detective could only surmise that the suspect had fled the country.

/səˈleb.rə.ti/

名人；名声

The celebrity attended the event, drawing a large crowd of fans and reporters.

/ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

费力的；艰辛的；勤勉的

Translating the ancient manuscript was a laborious task that required immense patience and dedication.

/ˈpet.jʊ.lənt/

任性的；脾气坏的；易怒的

The child became petulant when he was denied a second dessert.

/ˈvoʊ.lənt/

飞行的；（尤指）展翅飞翔的

Bats are volant mammals capable of long-distance flight.

/dɪˈdʒen.ə.reɪt/

衰退；堕落；恶化

Without proper maintenance, the old building began to degenerate.

/kaɪˈmer.ɪ.kəl/

幻想的；虚幻的；异想天开的

His plan to build a city on the moon was considered chimerical by most scientists.

/sloʊp/

斜坡；坡度；倾斜

The ski resort has slopes for both beginners and experienced skiers.

/skeɪð/

伤害；损害（通常用于否定句）

The ancient artifact survived the fire without a scratch, remaining unscathed.

/ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

世代；一代；（产品的）代

Each generation faces its own unique set of challenges and opportunities.

/brɪˈɡeɪd/

旅；队；群

A fire brigade arrived quickly at the scene of the emergency.

/ˈɔːl.tɚ.neɪt/

轮流；交替；间隔的

The two teams will alternate playing home and away games each season.

/traɪˈen.i.əl/

三年一次的；每三年一次的

The company holds its major shareholder meeting on a triennial basis.

/ɪmˈpjuːn/

质疑；抨击；攻击（某人的品格、动机等）

It is unfair to impugn someone's integrity without concrete evidence.

/ælˈtɪm.ə.tər/

测高仪；高度计

The pilot checked the altimeter to ensure the aircraft was at the correct altitude.

/ˈɔːr.θə.dɒk.si/

正统；传统观点；墨守成规

The professor's radical ideas challenged the academic orthodoxy of the time.

/ˈɡæs.ə.liːn/

汽油

The car needs more gasoline to reach its destination.

/ˈhɪn.drəns/

阻碍；妨碍；绊脚石

Lack of funding was a major hindrance to the project's completion.

/flɔːnt/

炫耀；夸耀；招摇

He liked to flaunt his wealth by driving expensive cars.

/ˌiː.vəˈluː.ʃən/

演化；进化；发展

The evolution of technology has changed the way we live.

/toʊl/

通行费；（损耗、破坏或牺牲的）代价，严重影响

The bridge has a toll that drivers must pay.

/əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

自信的；果断的；坚定主张的

She was very assertive in expressing her opinions during the meeting.

/ˈmiː.di.ən/

中位数；（道路中间的）分隔岛

The median income in the city has increased over the past decade.

/ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

显著的；突出的；最重要的

The most salient feature of the report was its conclusion.

/kənˈstrʌk.tɪv/

建设性的；有益的；积极的

She offered constructive criticism that helped improve the design.

/əˈnæθ.ə.mə/

令人憎恶的东西；诅咒；破门律

For many, the idea of working on Sundays is anathema.

/ˈrɛt.rə.ɡreɪd/

倒退的；退化的；（轨道）逆行的

The company's performance has been in retrograde since the new management took over.

/weərˈɛv.ər/

无论在哪里；任何地方

You can find good books wherever you go.

/ɪˈfɛm.ə.nɪt/

（男性）女性化的；软弱的

His effeminate mannerisms were often mistaken for weakness.

/ˈtɔːr.ɪd/

酷热的；（气候）炎热的；热情的；激烈的

The torrid desert climate made survival difficult.

/daɪˈnæmɪk/

动态的；精力充沛的；不断变化的

The company has a dynamic approach to problem-solving.

/ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən/

辞职；听任；无可奈何

His sudden resignation from the board surprised everyone.

/ˈlɪtərəsi/

读写能力；素养

Improving literacy rates is a key goal for the government.

/ˈdɪsɪpeɪt/

（使）驱散；（使）消散；浪费

The fog began to dissipate as the sun rose.

/ɪˈmædʒɪnəri/

想像的；虚构的

The story is about an imaginary world with magical creatures.

/ˌsɪmptəˈmætɪk/

（疾病的）症状的；（情况的）明显迹象的

The rash is symptomatic of an allergic reaction.

/ˈpɜːrpəsfəl/

有目的的；决意的；坚决的

She walked into the room with a purposeful stride.

/pərˈveɪd/

（气味、气氛等）弥漫；普及；渗透

A sense of unease pervaded the meeting.

/ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

美学的；审美的；赏心悦目的

The design of the building is both functional and aesthetic.

/ˈkɔːstɪk/

腐蚀性的；讽刺的；挖苦的

His caustic remarks about her performance were hurtful.

/ˈtaɪmər/

计时器；定时器

Set the timer for 30 minutes.

/ˈhiːlɪks/

螺旋；螺旋状物

DNA has a double helix structure.

/ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

有利的；有益的

This new policy will be advantageous for small businesses.

/ˈluːkrətɪv/

赚钱的；有利可图的

He found a lucrative career in finance.

/kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

标准的；公认的；权威的；（宗教）教规的

The book is considered a canonical work of American literature.