2018年专八阅读真题生词整理passage 2
第一段
bilingualism
the fact of being able to use two languages equally well 熟练运用两种语言的能力,双语能力The article examined the many advantages of encouraging bilingualism in children.
这篇文章探讨了鼓励儿童使用双语的诸多好处。
purported
that has been stated to be true or to have happened, although this may not be the case 声称的,谣传的
A recent study into the purported health benefits of the drink was not conclusive.
最近一项关于饮酒有益健康一说的研究没有明确的结论。
第三段
sceptic
a person who doubts the truth or value of an idea or belief 持怀疑态度的人
People say it can cure colds, but I'm a bit of a sceptic.
人们说它能治感冒,我有些怀疑。
第四段
symmetrical
involving actions or parts that are similar or balanced in some way 对应的,均衡的Nothing in this music is balanced or symmetrical or in any way predictable.
这首音乐缺乏平衡对称,不蹈常规。
blunter
saying what you think without trying to be polite or considering other people's feelings 直率的;生硬的;直截了当的
I'll be blunt - that last piece of work you did was terrible.
我就直说了——你创作的最后一件作品糟糕透了。
第六段
conjure
to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic 变戏法;用魔法变出;像变魔术般变出In an instant, the magician had conjured (up) a dove from his hat.
魔术师眨眼间便从他的帽子里变出了一只鸽子。
第七段
asymmetrical
Something that is asymmetrical has two sides or halves that are different in shape, size, or style. 不对称的
asymmetrical shapes 不对称形状
第八段
intrinsic
being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing 固有的,本质的,根本的
works of little intrinsic value/interest 本身无甚价值/趣味的作品
plethora
a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with 过多,过剩
There's a plethora of books about the royal family.
有关皇室的书非常多。
parkway
a wide road, usually divided, with an area of grass and trees on both sides and in the middle(两旁及行车道间有草地和树木的)林荫大道
第九段
seeming likely to be true, or able to be believed 貌似真实(或可信)的a plausible explanation/excuse 貌似有理的解释/借口
causation
the process of causing something to happen or exist 因果过程;因果关系
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ambivalent
having two opposing feelings at the same time, or being uncertain about how you feel (心情)矛盾的;模棱两可的,含糊不定的
I felt very ambivalent about leaving home.
要离开家了,我心里喜忧参半。