作者：余仁唐
出版社：西安交通大学出版社
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托福TPO词汇精选试读：
前言
托福考试是大学水平的英语使用及理解能力测试，评估考生在英语听、说、读、写技能方面的综合能力。目前的托福考试以互联网为依托，称为“iBT”（Internet-Based Test），即托福网考，满分120分，阅读、听力、口语、写作每部分各30分。TPO是英文TOEFL Practice Online 的缩写，即托福在线考试练习，是托福考试主办方ETS提供的托福官方网考练习平台，其中题目均为之前考过的托福原题，极具参考价值。精研TPO词汇是考生取得高分的不二之选。
本书全面收录现有托福TPO中出现的核心词汇，结合单词在考试中的用法和中文意思，归纳常用释义及搭配，并提供大量实用例句，帮助考生结合语境加深对单词的理解与记忆。每个主单词都给出大量派生词和同义词，帮助考生有效扩充词汇量，巩固考生对核心词汇的理解与掌握。本书还汇总了TPO中出现的专有名词，帮助考生有针对性地进行识记。另外，本书中所有核心词汇都配有录音，采用美式发音，帮助考生加强单词记忆效果并纠正发音。本书设置如下：
本书共收录3000左右核心词，分为28个Word List，每个List 100词左右。【释】给出单词在托福考试中常考的中英文释义，帮助考生针对考试准确理解单词，达到“事半功倍”的备考效果。【例】收录大量与真实考试难度相当的例句，并配以中文译文，帮助考生在语境中理解单词，强化记忆效果。【搭】提供常考短语和搭配，帮助考生掌握单词重点用法。【派】归纳单词的常考派生词，帮助考生全面扩充词汇量。【同】提供与主单词意义相近的其他词汇，帮助考生丰富语料。本书使用说明：
1. 每天设定固定的时间（比如早上9点）、利用固定的时段（比如2个小时）来学习一个单元。
2. 第一遍看单词时边听录音边记单词，并在不认识的单词旁作标记，在以后的学习过程中，格外注意这些单词。
3. 第二遍看单词时，重点看每个单元中较长的词汇，对多于一个释义的词汇和有生僻释义的词汇格外注意。
4. 可以把不熟悉的单词写在一张卡片或纸上，以便利用零散时间随时进行复习。
5. 根据书中的例句，自己再写一些句子。
对于任何一门语言类考试来说，词汇基础都至关重要，托福考试自然也不例外。词汇学习虽然是个艰辛的过程，但这样丰富的学习经历是非常宝贵的，对一个人未来的学习、工作和生活都大有裨益。最后，祝福每位考生通过学习本书都能有所收获，夯实自己的词汇基础，从容应对未来的托福考试。编者
Word List 01
timberline /ˈtɪmbəˌlaɪn/释 n. 树木线 the upper limit of arboreal growth in mountains or high latitudes
例 There was a cool spring above the timberline. 树木线以上有一股清凉的泉水。
同 tree line 树带界限，林线transition /ˈtrænˈzɪʃ(ə)n/
释 n. 过渡，转变 changing from one state or condition to another
例 The transition from city life to the farm life is often very difficult. 从城市生活向乡村生活过渡通常很难。
派 transitional adj. 变迁的；过渡的
同 alteration n. 变更，改变 changeover n. 转变，改变，更换dramatic /drəˈmætɪk/
释 adj. 戏剧的；激动人心的 of drama; exciting or impressive
例 That policy has led to a dramatic increase in their prison populations. 那项政策已经让他们监狱的囚犯人数激增。
派 dramatically adv. 戏剧性地；引人注目地
同 striking adj. 突然的；惊人的vertical /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/
释 adj. 垂直的，竖立的 going straight up or down
例 The western side of the mountain is almost vertical. 这座山的西坡几乎是垂直的。
派 vertically adv. 垂直地 verticality n. 垂直性
同 perpendicular adj. 垂直的，直立的 upright adj. 垂直的，笔直的disappear /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
释 v. 不见，消失 to become impossible to see
例 The rumor has to disappear before facts. 在真相面前谣言不得不销声匿迹。
同 vanish v. 消失moist /mɔɪst/
释 adj. 微湿的，湿润的 slightly wet
例 His eyes were moist. 他眼睛泪汪汪的。
派 moistly adv. 潮湿地 moistness n. 湿
同 damp adj. 潮湿的 humid adj. 潮湿的tropic /ˈtrɑpɪk/
释 adj. 热带的 of or relating to the tropics
例 Her home town is located in the north to the tropic of Cancer. 她的家乡在北回归线以北。
搭 tropic of Capricorn 南回归线 tropic of Cancer 北回归线
同 torrid adj. 酷热的deciduous /dɪˈsɪdʒuəs/
释 adj. 落叶的 (of a tree, bush etc.) that loses its leaves every year
例 Deciduous trees usually shed their leaves in autumn. 落叶树木通常在秋天落叶。
派 deciduously adv. 落叶地broadleaf /ˈbrɔːdliːf/
释 n. 阔叶 having relatively broad rather than needle-like or scale-like leaves
例 Annual broadleaf is the major problem in the park. 这家公园主要问题是一年生阔叶杂草。
同 broad-leafed adj. 阔叶的occur /əˈkɜːr/
释 v. 发生，出现; 存在于，出现在 to happen; to exist or be found somewhere
例 When exactly did the incident occur? 这一事件究竟是什么时候发生的？
搭 occur to... 发生在；被想起
派 occurrence n. 发生，出现
同 happen v. 发生，碰巧 arise v. 出现twist /twɪst/
释 v. 弯曲，扭曲 to bend into shape
例 She grabbed me and twisted my arm behind my back. 她抓住我并把我的手臂拧到背后。
派 twister n. 骗子；难事
同 contort v. 扭曲deform /dɪˈfɔːrm/
释 v. 改变…的外形，损毁…的形状 to change or spoil the usual or natural shape of sth
例 His shoes that are too tight deform his feet. 他的鞋子太紧使他的脚变形了。
派 deformation n. 变形 deformity n. 畸形；缺陷
同 distort v. 扭曲，变形particularly /pərˈtɪkjələrli/
释 adv. 特别，尤其 especially, than usual or more than others
例 Spending the holidays in Australia wasn't a prospect that I found particularly appealing. 在澳大利亚度假对我并不特别有吸引力。
派 particular adj. 特别的，不寻常的
同 specially adv. 特别；专门地 especially adv. 特别，尤其latitude /ˈlætɪtuːd/
释 n. 纬度 distance of a place north or south of the equator, measured in degrees
例 The latitude of the island is 30 degrees south. 该岛的纬度是南纬30度。
派 latitudinal adj. 纬度的attain /əˈteɪn/
释 v.（通常经过努力）获得，得到 to succeed in getting sth, usually after a lot of effort
例 It's something that they may aspire to but can never attain. 那是他们可望而不可即的事。
派 attainable adj. 可到达的；可得到的 attainment n. 达到；完成
同 achieve v. 取得，获得 reach v. 达到influence /ˈɪnfluəns/
释 v. 影响，对…起作用 to have an effect on
例 She was influenced by her teacher to take up the study of medicine. 她是受了老师的影响才学医的。
派 influential adj. 有影响力的
同 affect v. 影响tend /tend/
释 v. 往往会，常常就 to be likely to do sth or to happen in a particular way
例 Some older people tend to be quite conservative and a bit suspicious of any possible advances. 一些老年人往往很保守，并对任何可能的进步都有点不信任。
派 tendency n. 倾向；趋势
同 incline v. 倾向cessation /seˈseɪʃn/
释 n. 停止，终止
例 The two countries have proposed a call for an eventual cessation of hostilities. 这两个国家提出了一项最终结束敌对状态的建议。
同 end n. 结束，终止 surcease n. 停止various /ˈveriəs/
释 adj. 各种不同的，各种各样的 several different
例 Customs differ much in various countries. 各国的风俗差别很大。
派 variously adv. 不同地
同 different adj. 不同的smother /ˈsmʌðər/
释 v. 厚厚地覆盖；使窒息 to cover sth/sb thickly or with too much of sth; to suffocate (another)
例 The strawberry cake is smothered in cream. 这个草莓蛋糕上有很厚的奶油。
搭 smother sth/sb with/in sth 用（某物）厚厚地覆盖 smother sb with sth 用…使某人窒息
同 suffocate v. 使窒息avalanche /ˈævəlæntʃ/
释 n. 雪崩
例 The climber was caught by an avalanche and was seriously concussed. 登山者遇到雪崩，受到严重的脑震荡。creep /kriːp/
释 n. 爬动，蠕动 a slow and gradual change or movement
例 The traffic was moving at a creep this morning. 今天早上道路交通十分拥堵。
搭 creep in 开始发生 creep into 悄悄进入，逐渐产生
派 creepy adj. 爬行的；令人毛骨悚然的
同 crawl n. 爬行effective /ɪˈfektɪv/
释 adj. 有效的 producing an intended result or having a striking effect
例 This kind of drug that is effective against the cancer. 这种药物对这种癌症很有效.
派 effect n. 效果，作用
同 efficient adj. 有效的；效率高的seedling /ˈsiːdlɪŋ/
释 n. 幼苗，秧苗 a very young plant which has grown from a seed
例 He cut down the seedling with one chop. 他一刀就把小苗砍倒了。
派 seed n. 种子 v. 播种establish /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
释 v. 建立，设立 to start or create an organization, a system, etc.
例 The committee was established in 1977. 委员会成立于1977年。
派 establishment n. 建立，设立，设置
同 build v. 建立，建设 construct v. 建造；构想 found v. 建立，创办altitude /ˈæltɪtuːd/
释 n. 海拔高度 the height above sea level
例 The plane was flying at an altitude of 2000 meters. 这时飞机的飞行高度是2000米。
搭 at an altitude 在某一高度
同 height n. 高度 elevation n. 海拔temperature /ˈtemprətʃʊr/
释 n. 温度 degree of heat or cold (in a body, room, country, etc.)
例 In Kunming of Yunnan Province there are no extremes of temperature. 云南昆明没有特别冷或特别热的天气。
搭 have/run a temperature 发烧 take sb's temperature 量某人的体温alpine /ˈælpaɪn/
释 adj. 高山的，阿尔卑斯山的 existing in or connected with high mountains, especially the Alps in Central Europe
例 Alpine flowers are abundant here. 这里有很多高山地带的花。.adjacent /əˈdʒeɪsnt/
释 adj. 邻近的，毗邻的 next to or near sth
例 The two families live on adjacent streets. 这两户人家住在邻街。
搭 adjacent to 靠近，接近
派 aacently adv. 邻近地
同 neighboring adj. 邻近的consist /kənˈsɪst/
释 v. 由…组成 to be made up of
例 The team consist of 10 members. 这个团队由10名成员组成。
搭 consist in 在于 consist of 由…组成 consist with 符合，与…一致
派 consistent adj. 一贯的，一致的
同 compose v. 组成，构成prostrate /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
释 adj. 平卧的，匍匐的 lying on the ground and facing downwards
例 He was prostrate on the floor. 他俯卧在地板上。
派 prostration n. 拜倒，俯身致敬；虚脱，衰弱microhabitat /ˌmaɪkroʊˈhæbəˌtæt/
释 n. 小环境，微观生境条件 the microenvironment in which an organism livescharacteristic /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/
释 adj. 特有的，独特的，表示特性的 very typical of sth or of sb's character
例 He spoke with characteristic enthusiasm. 他说话带着特有的热情。
派 character n. 性格，特性，个性 characteristically adv. 典型地，有代表性地
同 distinctive adj. 独特的，有特色的 typical adj. 特有的，典型的crucial /ˈkruːʃl/
释 adj. 至关重要的，关键性的 extremely important, because it will affect other things
例 Winning this contract is crucial to the success of our company. 赢得这份合同对我们公司的成败至关重要。
派 crucially adv. 关键性地
同 important adj. 重要的 key adj. 关键的insulation /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃn/
释 n. 绝热，绝缘
例 Please examine the insulation of the electric wires in her house. 请检查一下她屋子里电线的绝缘情况。
派 insulate v. 使绝热，使绝缘; 使某人或某物隔离
同 isolation n. 绝缘equatorial /ˌekwəˈtɔːriəl/
释 adj. 赤道的，近赤道的 near the equator
例 we have never been to an equatorial country. 我们从没有去过赤道国家。
派 equatorially 赤道地；极热地 equator n. 赤道prevalent /ˈprevələnt/
释 adj. 普遍的，流行的 that exists or is very common
例 They were brought up in the liberal atmosphere prevalent in the 1980s. 他们在80年代盛行的自由气氛中长大。
派 prevalence n. 普遍，流行
同 common adj. 普遍的 widespread adj. 普遍的visible /ˈvɪzəbl/
释 adj. 可见的，看得见的；明显的 able to be seen; obvious enough to be noticed
例 Most stars are visible to the naked eye. 大部分星星用肉眼可见。
派 visibly adv. 看得见地，可见地，显而易见地 visibility n. 可见性, 能见度
同 obvious adj. 明显的resist /rɪˈzɪst/
释 v. 抵抗，抵制 to refuse to accept sth and try to stop it from happening
例 The girl couldn't resist the temptation of chocolates. 这个女孩抵御不了巧克力的诱惑。
派 resistance n. 抵抗，抵抗力 resistant adj. 抵抗的，反对的 resistor n. 电阻器
同 oppose v. 反抗，抵抗resistant /rɪˈzɪstənt/
释 adj. 抵抗的，有抵抗力的 not affected by sth, able to resist sth
例 Many pests become resistant to the insecticide. 许多害虫对这种杀虫剂越来越有耐药性。
搭 resistant to 对…有抵抗力的，耐…的
派 resist v. 抵抗，抵制essential /ɪˈsenʃl/
释 adj. 完全必要的；极其重要的 completely necessary; extremely important
例 Experience is essential for the job. 对于这个工作，经验是非常重要的。
派 essentially adv. 根本地，本来地
同 vital adj. 极其重要的，完全必要的，必不可少的highlight /ˈhaɪlaɪt/
释 v. 强调，突出 to emphasize sth
例 The President highlights the importance of his visit to China. 总统强调访问中国的重要性。
同 emphasize v. 强调hardship /ˈhɑːrdʃɪp/
释 n. 困苦的情况，艰辛的情形 circumstance that causes discomfort or suffering
例 He was willing to face any hardship in fulfillment of his duty. 他愿意面对任何困难以履行他的职责。
同 suffering n. 苦难satisfactory /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/
释 adj. 令人满意的，满足的 good enough for a particular purpose
例 After much discussion they came at a conclusion satisfactory to all. 经过充分讨论，他们得出了令大家都很满意的结论。
派 satisfactorily adv. 令人满意地
同 acceptable adj. 令人满意的，合意的expose /ɪkˈspoʊz/
释 v. 使显露，暴露，露出 to show sth that is usually hidden
例 He did not want to expose his fears and insecurity to anyone. 他不想向任何人显露他的恐惧与不安。
搭 expose oneself 使自己面临危险；使自己暴露于 expose to 暴露于；公开揭露
派 exposure n. 暴露，揭发
同 reveal v. 透露，泄露profound /prəˈfaʊnd/
释 adj. 巨大的；强烈的 very great; felt or experienced very strongly
例 She has always born a profound feeling for her home village. 她对自己的家乡一直怀有深厚的感情。
派 profoundly adv. 深深地，深切地
同 deep adj. 深刻的，深处的primarily /praɪˈmerəli/
释 adv. 主要地 mainly
例 That building was primarily intended to be an assembly hall. 那个建筑物最初准备作为一个会议厅。
派 primary adj. 主要的
同 chiefly adv. 主要地speculation /ˌspekjuˈleɪʃn/
释 n. 推测 the act of forming opinions about what has happened
例 There was widespread speculation that he was going to resign. 人们纷纷推测他将辞职。
搭 speculation about/over sth 对…的推测 speculation in sth 投机…
派 speculate v. 思索；推测 speculative adj. 推测的；投机的
同 supposition n. 推测concrete /ˈkɑŋkrit/
释 adj. 具体的，确实的 based on facts, not on ideas or guesses
例 It is easier to think in concrete terms rather than in the abstract. 结合具体的事物来思考要比抽象思考容易些。
派 concretely adv. 具体地evidence /ˈevɪdəns/
释 n. 证据，根据，证明 information that gives a reason for believing sth or proves sth
例 They found further scientific evidence for this theory. 他们找到了进一步证实这种理论的科学根据。
派 evident adj. 明显的，明白的
同 proof n. 证明，证据champion /ˈtʃæmpiən/
释 v. 支持，拥护，捍卫 to publicly support or defend a set of beliefs, political goals, etc.
例 They passionately championed the poor. 他们满腔热情地捍卫穷人的利益。
搭 champion of sth …的倡导者
派 championship n. 锦标赛；优胜；冠军称号；拥护者的身份envision /ɪnˈvɪʒn/
释 v. 设想，想象 to imagine sth will happen in the future, or is happening now
例 We envision an equal society, free of poverty and disease. 我们向往一个没有贫穷和疾病的平等社会。
同 imagine v. 想象，联想 visualize v. 想象；形象化ritual /ˈrɪtʃuəl/
释 n. 宗教仪式
例 He objects to the ritual of organized religion. 她反对有组织的宗教仪式。
派 ritualist n. 精通仪式的人 ritually adv. 举行仪式般地，按照仪式地
同 ceremony n. 仪式，典礼perceive /pərˈsiːv/
释 v. 理解为，认为 to understand or think of sb/sth in a particular way
例 The little boy can't perceive any difference between these coins. 这个小男孩儿看不出这些硬币的区别。
派 perceivable adj. 可觉察的；可看见的；可理解的aware /əˈwer/
释 adj. 意识到的，知道的，察觉的 knowing or realizing sth
例 Everybody should be aware of the risks involved. 应该让人人都知道其中的风险。
搭 be aware of sth 意识到某事
派 awareness n. 意识；察觉
同 conscious adj. 意识到的 sensible adj. 意识到的attribute /əˈtrɪbjut/
释 v. 把…归于… to say or believe that sth is the result of a particular thing
例 He attributes her success to hard work and a little luck. 他认为她的成功来自勤劳和一点运气。
搭 attribute sth to sth 把…归于…
派 attribution n. 归因；归属
同 ascribe v. 把…归于…apparent /əˈpærənt/
释 adj. 明显的,显然的 easy to see or understand
例 It was apparent that she was really upset. 一眼就可以看出她确实心绪烦乱。
派 apparently adv. 显然地
同 obvious adj. 明显的，明白的，显而易见的 evident adj. 明显的，明白的refine /rɪˈfaɪn/
释 v. 改善，提炼 to improve sth by making small changes to it
例 They shall have to refine on our methods of advertising. 他们得进一步改进做广告的方法。
搭 refine into 提炼成为… refine on 改进，完善
派 refinement n. 精炼，改良 refiner n. 精炼者，精制者；精炼机
同 improve v. 改善，改良；增进ceremony /ˈserəmoʊni/
释 n. 仪式, 典礼 formal act or series of formal acts performed on a religious or public occasion
例 The young lovers have been trying to put some money aside for their marriage ceremony. 这对年轻的恋人一直努力存钱以备举办婚礼之用。
派 ceremonious adj. 正式的；用于典礼或礼仪的
同 rite n. 仪式costume /ˈkɑstum/
释 n.（某地或某历史时期的）服装，装束 garment or style of dress, especially of a particular period or group or for a particular activity
例 He has four costume changes during the play. 她在这出戏里要换四次服装。mythical /ˈmɪθɪkl/
释 adj. 神话的 existing only in ancient myths
例 As a mythical creature, the dragon is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. 作为一个神秘的生物，龙深深植根于中国文化中。
派 myth n. 神话
同 mythological adj. 神话的sophisticated /səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd/
释 adj. 老练的，世故的 having a lot of experience of the world
例 He is a sophisticated world traveler. 他是一位老练的环球旅行家。
派 sophisticate n. 老于世故的人；见多识广的人
同 seasoned adj. 老练的conception /kənˈsepʃn/
释 n. 构想，设想 thinking of (an idea or a plan)
例 He has no conception of how difficult life is if you're unemployed. 他不懂得失业后生活会是怎样的艰难。
派 conceptual adj. 概念的，观念的autonomous /ɔːˈtɑːnəməs/
释 adj. 自主的，自发的 able to do things and make decisions without help from anyone else
例 The full name of Xinjiang is Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. 新疆的全称是新疆维吾尔自治区。
派 autonomously adv. 自主地，独立地
同 voluntary n. 自主的aesthetic /esˈθetɪk/
释 adj. 审美的，美学的 concerned with beauty and art
例 From an aesthetic point of view, that's a nice design. 从美学观点来说，那个设计很好。
派 aesthetically adv. 审美地; 从美学观点上
同 artistic adj. 艺术的mystical /ˈmɪstɪkl/
释 adj. 神秘的，难以解释 having spiritual powers, difficult to understand or to explain
例 Watching the sun rise over the mountain was an almost mystical experience. 看着太阳爬上山冈，这几乎是一种难以言传的体验。
派 mystically adv. 神秘地efficacious /ˌefɪˈkeɪʃəs/
释 adj. 有效的，奏效的；灵验的 producing the result that was wanted or intended
例 We hope the new drug will prove especially efficacious in the relief of pain. 我们希望这种新药能在缓解疼痛上起作用。
派 efficaciously adv. 有效地，灵验地
同 effective adj. 有效的propose /prəˈpoz/
释 v. 提议，建议 to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on
例 It was a hard decision for the government to propose the package solution. 政府下了很大决心，提出了“一揽子解决”的设想。
搭 propose for 提名为 propose to 向…求婚；对…提出建议
派 proposal n. 提议, 建议
同 offer v. 提议 suggest v. 建议alternative /ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv/
释 n. 可供选择的事物 choice of two or more possibilities
例 There are several alternatives to his plan. 除了他的计划外，还有另外几种可供选择的方案。
派 alternatively adj. 代替另一个地fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/
释 adj. 基础的，基本的 central, forming the necessary basis of sth
例 There are fundamental differences between your temperament and his. 你和他的性格根本不同。
派 fundamentality n. 基本性
同 basic adj. 基本的，基础的elaborate /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/
释 v. 详尽阐述，详尽描述 to explain or describe sth in a more detailed way
例 He was resigning but did not elaborate on his reasons. 他准备辞职但未详细说明原因。
派 elaboration n. 详细
同 clarify v. 阐明pantomime /ˈpæntəmaɪm/
释 n. 哑剧 a play, dance, or other theatrical performance characterized by such wordless story telling
例 We took the children to a pantomime. 我们带着孩子们去看哑剧。
派 pantomimic adj. 哑剧的 pantomimist n. 哑剧演员impersonation /ɪmˌpɜrsəˈneɪʃn /
释 n. 模仿 the act of pretending to be someone else in order to trick people
例 He did impersonations of his teachers. 他模仿了他的老师们。
派 impersonate v. 模仿；扮演
同 imitation n. 模仿；装扮assume /əˈsuːm/
释 v. 认为，假设，假定 to think or accept sth is true but without having proof of it
例 They assume that this situation will continue. 他们认为这种情况将持续下去。
派 assumption n. 假设，假定rhythmical /ˈrɪðmɪkəl/
释 adj. 有节奏的，有韵律的 having a regular pattern of sounds, movements or events
例 That music is strongly rhythmical. 那段音乐有强烈的节奏。
派 rhythmically adv. 有节奏地，有韵律地
同 rhythmic adj. 有节奏的virtuosity /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈɑːsəti/
释 n. 精湛技艺，高超技艺 a very high degree of skill in performing or playing
例 The pianist's virtuosity has amazed audiences all over the world. 钢琴家的精湛技艺使全世界的观众惊诧不已。antecedent /ˌæntəˈsiːdnt/
释 n. 前事，前情 a thing or an event that exists or comes before another
例 The decision not to invite Jack was antecedent to his illness. 不邀请杰克的决定是在他生病之前决定的。
派 antecedence n. 居先，在先imitate /ˈɪmɪteɪt/
释 v. 模仿，仿效 to copy sb/sth
例 Peter can imitate his father perfectly. 彼得能逼真地模仿他父亲。
派 imitation n. 模仿，仿效
同 mimic v. 模仿fantasy /ˈfæntəsi/
释 n. 幻想，想象 imagination of fancy, especially when completely unrelated to reality
例 That film is more of an ironic fantasy than a horror story. 那部影片与其说是恐怖片，不如说是带有讽刺意味的奇幻片。
派 fantastic adj. 怪诞的，不合情理的
同 fancy n. 幻想，想象encounter /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
释 v. 遭遇，遇到 to experience sth, especially sth unpleasant or difficult
例 If he undertake the project, he is bound to encounter difficulties. 如果他承接这项工程的话，免不了会遇到许多困难。
搭 encounter sb 遇见某人 encounter sth 碰到某事
同 confront v. 遇见，碰见 meet v. 遇见，见面anxiety /æŋˈzaɪəti/
释 n. 焦虑，忧虑 troubled feeling in the mind caused by fear and uncertainty about the future
例 The young man received the news of his father's sickness with great anxiety. 这个年轻人得知父亲生病的消息时焦急万分。
搭 anxiety about 对…的忧虑 anxiety for 渴望，焦急盼望
派 anxious adj. 焦虑的，不安的
同 worry n. 担忧，忧虑instinct /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
释 n. 本能，天性 natural inborn tendency to behave in a certain way without reasoning or training
例 The sight of the hopeless little girl aroused her maternal instincts. 那个绝望的小女孩的模样唤起了她的母性。
搭 by instinct 出于本能 instinct for 有…的天分，生来就 on instinct 本能，凭直觉
派 instinctive adj. 本能的，天生的；直觉的
同 intuition n. 直觉 nature n. 本性penchant /ˈpentʃənt/
释 n. 爱好，嗜好 liking or taste for sth
例 He has a penchant for champagne. 他酷爱香槟酒。
同 fondness n. 爱好，嗜好detach /dɪˈtætʃ/
释 v. 使分开，脱离 to become separated from sth
例 We detached their trailer and set up camp. 我们卸下拖车，架起帐篷。
搭 detach...from 从…分离；拆卸 detach oneself from reality 脱离实际
派 detachable adj. 可分开的，可拆开的
同 separate v. 使分开deviation /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃn/
释 n. 背离，偏离，违背 the act of moving away from what is normal or acceptable
例 The deviation is a temporary phenomenon. 偏差是暂时现象。
派 deviate v. 越轨，脱离ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjələs/
释 adj. 愚蠢的，荒谬的，荒唐的 very silly or unreasonable
例 It's the most ridiculous thing we've ever heard in our life. 这是我们有生以来听到的最为荒唐可笑的事。
派 ridiculously adv. 荒谬地，可笑地 ridiculousness n. 荒谬，滑稽
同 absurd adj. 荒谬的，可笑的 ludicrous adj. 滑稽的，荒唐的retain /rɪˈteɪn/
释 v. 保持，保留，继续拥有 to keep sth, to continue to have sth
例 The house retains much of its original charm. 这幢房子保留了很多原始的魅力。
搭 retain on/over 对…保持…
同 preserve v. 保留，保存ascribe /əˈskraɪb/
释 v. 把…归因于，认为…归于，把…归于 to consider that sth is caused by a particular thing or person
例 The scientist ascribed his success to skill and hard work. 科学家把他的成功归于他的技能和勤劳。
搭 ascribe to 把…归于，认为…是
派 ascription n. 归于，归因
同 attribute v. 把…归于，归属hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/
释 adj. 假设的；假定的 based on situations or ideas which are possible and imagined rather than real and true
例 This was a purely hypothetical situation. 这纯粹是一种假设的情景。
派 hypothesis n. 假设 hypothetically adv. 假设地，假定地ceremonial /ˌserɪˈmoʊniəl/
释 adj. 礼仪的，用于礼仪的 relating to or used in a ceremony
例 The ceremonial opening of the exhibition was a fine spectacle. 展览会的开幕式非常壮观。
派 ceremony n. 仪式；礼仪 ceremonially adv. 仪式上地；礼仪上地
同 ritual adj. 礼仪上的；庆典的distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
释 v. 区分，辨别，分清 to recognize the difference between two people or things
例 It is often difficult to distinguish cultured pearls from genuine pearls. 很难辨别真正的珍珠与养殖的珍珠。
搭 distinguish from 区分，辨别
派 distinguishable adj. 可辨别的 distinguished adj. 著名的，卓越的
同 differentiate v. 区分，区别prosperity /prɑːˈsperəti/
释 n. 兴旺，繁荣，成功，昌盛 the state of being successful
例 The future prosperity of our country depends on economic growth. 我们国家未来的繁荣昌盛依赖经济的发展。
派 prosperous adj. 繁荣的，兴旺的
同 affluence n. 富裕compromise /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
释 n. 妥协，折中，互让，和解 v. （为达成协议而）妥协，折中，让步
例 Both of us are too stubborn to agree a compromise. 我们两个都太固执，都不愿意妥协。
同 concession n. 妥协，让步inclination /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃn/
释 n. 倾向，意愿 a feeling that makes you want to do sth
例 She did not show the slightest inclination to leave. 她丝毫没有表现出要离开的意思。
派 incline v. 喜好，心愿；易于，倾向于
同 penchant n. 嗜好，倾向 preference n. 偏爱，倾向beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/
释 adj. 有利的；有用的 improving a situation; having a helpful or useful effect
例 A good diet is beneficial to health. 良好的饮食有益于健康。
搭 be beneficial to 对…有益；对…有利
派 benefit n. 益处；优势
同 advantageous adj. 有利的，有益的 favorable adj. 有利的indicate /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/
释 v. 表明，显示 to show that sth is true or exists
例 Road markings indicate where we can stop. 道路标志告诉我们哪里可以停车。
派 indication n. 指示，指出 indicator n. 指示器
同 show v. 显示；说明 direct v. 指示enhance /ɪnˈhæns/
释 v. 提高，增强 to increase or further improve the good quality,
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