英單151-200

151.cubist(a.) /ˈkjubɪst/
His African Period was inspired by African masks and lead to what he is most known for, his Cubist Period.
relating to an early 20th-century style of painting in which the artist paints several different views of a person or object in a single painting, usually using straight lines
152.plunge(v.) /plʌndʒ/
The bus went out of control and plunge into the river.
to fall quickly from a high position
=dive. plummet
153.strap(v.) /stræp/
Nancy strapped her son into a special car seat.
a narrow piece of cloth, plastic, etc. attached to something that you use for holding or carrying it, or hanging it up by
=fasten. tie
154.reverse(a.) /rɪˈvɜrs/
The Reverse Bungee
opposite to what is usual or to what existed previously
=revert.regress
155.harness(n.) /ˈhɑrnəs/
The jumper, wearing a harness attached to a long, elastic cable, leaps from a platform high above the ground.
a set of strong leather bands used for fastening around an animal such as a horse so that it can pull a vehicle
=control. use
156.telescopic(a.) /ˌteləˈskɑpɪk/
The riders are strapped into a capsule distributed by elastic cables between two telescope towers.
relating to or similar to a telescope
157.hurl(v.) /hɜrl/
, the riders and capsule are hurled skyward at speed close to 200km/h before being stopped by the twin bungee cords.
to throw something using a lot of force
=throw.fling
158.skyward(adv.) /ˈskaɪwərd/
, the riders and capsule are hurled skyward at speed close to 200km/h before being stopped by the twin bungee cords.
upward, toward the sky
=aerial
159.distribute(v.) /dɪˈstrɪˌbjut/
The charity distributed food and clothing to the refugees.
to give something such as food, clothes, or money to a group of people, especially so that each person gets an equal share
=scatter.disperse
160.gravity(n.) /ˈɡrævəti/
Once the tripe ends, gravity takes over and the riders fall back down to Earth and are stopped again by the elastic cords before hitting the ground.
=pull.
161.gratitude(n.) /ˈɡrætɪˌtud/
Bill showed his gratitude to Helen by treating her to a movie.
a feeling of being grateful to someone because they have given you something or have done something for you
=thankfulness. gratefulness
162.negligence(n.) /ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/
The manager neglected his duties and was eventually fired.
failure to give care or attention, especially when this causes harm or damage
=disregard. delinquency
163.hectare(n.) /ˈhektər/
, Vatican City measures a mere 44 hectares in size.
a unit for measuring an area of land, equal to 10,000 square meters
164.census(n.) /ˈsensəs/
According to a recent census that counted less than 900 citizen,
an occasion on which government officials count the people who live in a country and record other information about them
=head count. statistics
165.panoramic(a.) /ˌpænəˈræmɪk/
And beautiful Monte Mario , the city’s highest hill, offers panoramic views of both Vatican City and Rome.
a panoramic view allows you to see a large area of land or water around you
=scenic
166.arguably(adv.) /ˈɑrɡjuəbli/
Global warming is arguably the most serious problem of our time.
used for stating your opinion or belief, especially when you think other people may disagree
167.reaffirm(v.) /ˌriəˈfɜrm/
The spokesman affirmed that a war on terrorism would be necessary.
to formally and officially state something again
168.excel(v.) /ɪkˈsel/
AI excels in computer programming.
to do something extremely well
=surpass. exceed
169.obsession(n.) /əbˈseʃ(ə)n/
Jeffrey is obsessed with his looks. He’s constantly looking at himself in the mirror.
an emotional state in which someone or something is so important to you that you are always thinking about them, in a way that seems extreme to other people
=craze. addition
170.pique(v.) /pik/
The sale piqued Heidi’s interest in getting some new shoes.
to offend someone slightly
=stir. incite
171.hospitable(a.) /hɑˈspɪtəb(ə)l/
John is so hospitable that those who know him like him very much.
generous toward visitors and guests
=.cordial
172.exotic(a.) /ɪɡˈzɑtɪk/
Some spend years in classes and schools learning how to cook the most exotic dishes imaginable.
interesting or exciting because of being unusual or not familiar
=foreign. strange
173.terrain(n.) /təˈreɪn/
New Zealand is known for its rugged terrain and hospitable people,
an area of land, usually one that has a particular physical feature
=quarter
174.episode(n.) /ˈepɪˌsoʊd/
Grill Master’s episode,
an event or set of events that forms part of a longer series but is considered separately
=occurrence. incident
175.outskirts(n.) /ˈaʊtˌskɜrts/
Mike lives on the outskirts of Chicago.
the areas of a town or city that are farthest away from the center
=suburbs. periphery
176.botanical(a.) /bəˈtænɪk(ə)l/
, which will turn into a botanical garden,
relating to plants or to the scientific study of plants
177.metropolitan(N.) /ˌmetrəˈpɑlɪt(ə)n/
In metropolitan Taipei , for example , some elementary schools are cheating vegetable patches where kids can grow things for themselves.
belonging to a big city, or typical of big cities
=civic. city
178.rehabilitate(v.) /ˌrihəˈbɪlɪˌteɪt/
Others are rehabilitating endangered plants and animals on the school grounds,
to help someone to give up drugs or alcohol, so that they can return to a healthy, independent, and useful life
=renew. mend
179.attribute(n.) /ˈætrɪˌbjut/
Though possessing different geographical attributes,
a quality or feature of someone or something
=assign. ascribe
180.adjacent(a.) /əˈdʒeɪs(ə)nt/
All of he pond water and water used on the plants growing on campus each semester.
next to or near something else
=neighboring. bordering
181.transfusion(n.) /trænsˈfjuʒ(ə)n/
Blood transfusion
a medical treatment in which blood from one person is put into another person’s body
182.optimum(a.) /ˈɑptɪməm/
To ensure optimum performance, get a good night’s sleep the day before the exam.
best or most suitable within a range of possibilities
=glory
183.observe(v.) /əbˈzɜrv/
Children tend to observe their birthdays as though were a serious holiday.
to notice someone doing something, or to notice something happening
=examine. perceive
184.intertwine(v.) /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn/
The author’s latest novel was intertwined with historical facts.
to twist things together, or to be twisted together
=coil. convolute
185.spook(v.) /spuk/
Spooking the Saints
to make someone suddenly feel frightened or nervous
=specter. apparition
186.saint(n.) /seɪnt/
All Saint’s Day and Halloween are the both well-know holidays.
someone who the Christian church officially honors after their death because they have lived an especially holy life. Saint is often written as St. before a person’s name
=martyr. christian
187.martyr(N.) /ˈmɑrtər/
All Saint’s Day is an observance established by the Christian church to honor the lives of saints and martyrs.
someone who suffers or is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
=saint
188.appease(v.) /əˈpiz/
It was not only a time to honor the spirits of dead relatives but also a time to scare off or appease evil spirits that might be around.
to give your opponents what they want
=calm. allay
189.consensus(n.)
Lawmakers from the various parties will continue working on the issue to build consensus.
agreement among all the people involved
=unanimity. concord
190.countepart(n.) /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑrt/
someone or something that has the same job or purpose as another person or thing, but in a different country, time, situation, or organization
191.accolade(n.) /ˈækəˌleɪd/
With received awards and accolades from people both inside and outside of the publishing industry.
an honor given to someone for their work
=eulogy. applause
192.perplexity(n.) /pərˈpleksəti/
We all stood in perplexity the car trying to figure out how to rescue the child locked inside.
a confused feeling that you have because you cannot understand something
=paradox. complexity
193.tedious(a.) /ˈtidiəs/
boring and continuing for too long
=dull. tiring
194.backing(n.) /ˈbækɪŋ/
This connection provides them not only with a reputable name but also strong financial backing.
support, help, or active approval
=upkeep. assistance
195.well(adv.) /wel/
The price of this car is well past what I can afford.
if feelings well or well up inside you, they become very strong
=laudably. meritoriously
196.infringement(n.) /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/
Some Americans claims that guns laws infringe on their rights.
to break a law, rule, or agreement
=commission. invasion
197.fleeting(a.) /ˈflitɪŋ/
, the same bloom represent the fleeting nature of life in Japan.
continuing for only a very short time
=passing.
198.ornamental(a.) /ˌɔrnəˈment(ə)l/
, or the ornamental cherry blossom
designed to be used as decoration
=aesthetic
199.coexist(v.) /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪst/
Since no one is completely masculine or feminine, we should appreciate that both sides coexist within every individual.
to live or exist at the same time or in the same place
200.sample(v.) /ˈsæmp(ə)l/
While many of the customers sampled the chocolates, few of them bought anything.
to test a small amount of something in order to get information about the whole thing
=experiment