20230227 单词学习汇总

ra·tion·ale n. /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/

~ (behind/for/of sth) ( formal ) the principles or reasons which explain a particular decision, course of action, belief, etc. 基本原理；根本原因

SYN reason

· • What is the rationale behind these new exams? 这些新测试的理论依据是什么？

con·tin·gent /kənˈtɪndʒənt/

[ C+sing./pl.v.]

1.a group of people at a meeting or an event who have sth in common, especially the place they come from, that is not shared by other people at the event （志趣相投、尤指来自同一地方的）一组与会者，代表团

•The largest contingent was from the United States. 最大的会议代表团来自美国。

•A strong contingent of local residents were there to block the proposal. 由当地居民组成的强大的代表团在那里阻止通过这项提案。

2.a group of soldiers that are part of a larger force （军队的）分遣队，小分队

•the French contingent in the UN peacekeeping force 联合国维和部队的法国分队

con·tin·gent /kənˈtɪndʒənt/

~ (on/upon sth)( formal ) depending on sth that may or may not happen 依情况而定的

· •All payments are contingent upon satisfactory completion dates. 所有的付款须视是否如期完成而定。

DERIVATIVES 派生词

con·tin·gent·ly adv

· empower /ɪmˈpaʊə/

o 1.V-T If someone is empowered to do something, they have the authority or power to do it. 授权

• The army is now empowered to operate on a shoot-to-kill basis.
军队现在被授权依据“杀无赦”原则行动。

o 2.V-T To empower someone means to give them the means to achieve something, for example, to become stronger or more successful. 使能够

• You must delegate effectively and empower people to carry out their roles with your full support.
你们必须有效地下放权力，使人们能够在你们的全力支持下履行他们的职责。

· notably /ˈnəʊtəblɪ/

o 1.ADV You use notably to specify an important or typical example of something that you are talking about. 尤其

• The divorce would be granted when more important problems, notably the fate of the children, had been decided.
当更重要的问题，尤其是孩子们的命运被决定时，离婚就会获得批准。

o 2.ADV You can use notably to emphasize a particular quality that someone or something has. 明显地

• Old established friends are notably absent, so it's a good opportunity to make new contacts.
老朋友们显然都已不在身边，所以这是结交新朋友的一个好机会。

ˈforward-looking adj.

( approving) planning for the future; willing to consider modern ideas and methods 向前看的；有远见的；有进步思想的