Vocabulary Flashcards

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radical

adj. /ˈrædɪkl/

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Relating to or affecting the most basic parts of something; very new, different, or extreme.

彻底的；极端的；全新的

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consequences

n. /ˈkɑːnsɪkwens/

Back

A result of something that has happened, especially an unpleasant result

后果，结果；影响

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fate

n. /feɪt/

Back

A power that is thought to control what happens in the future; the outcome that is destined to happen.

命运

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presumptuous

adj. /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃuː.əs/

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Showing too much confidence and acting without respect or proper limits; doing something one has no right to do

冒昧的；放肆的

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sensible

adj. / ˈsensəb(ə)l/

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making decisions that are reasonable and practical； having or showing good judgment

理智的; 可感觉到的

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credulity

n. /krɪˈduːləti/

Back

Willingness to believe that something is real or true, especially when this is unlikely

轻信；易受骗

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solemn

adj. / ˈsɑːləm/

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(of a person) not happy or smiling; serious and without any humor

表情严肃的，庄严的

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coincidence

n. /kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

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the fact of two things happening at the same time by chance, in a surprising way

巧合，同时发生

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greedy

adj. / ˈɡriːdi/

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~ (for sth)wanting more money, power, food, etc. than you really need

贪婪的

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sorrow

n. / ˈsɑːrəʊ/

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a feeling of great sadness because sth very bad has happened

悲伤；悲痛；悲哀.