SSAT必背真題詞匯系列(二十)

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　　191.TANTAMOUNT

　　英文說明：having the same bad effect as sth else

　　中文說明：無異於

　　同義詞：equal

　　例句：If he resigned it would be tantamount to admitting that he was guilty.他若告退就即是認可本身有錯。

　　192. TASTEFUL

　　英文說明：(especially of clothes, furniture, decorations, etc.)attractive and of good quality and showing that the person who chose them can recognize good things

　　中文說明：尤指衣服家具裝潢等文雅的;高雅的;幽美的

　　同義詞：in good taste

　　例句：The bedroom was tastefully furnished.這寢室安排得很高雅。

　　193. FETE

　　英文說明：an outdoor entertainment at which people can play games to win prizes, buy food and drink, etc, usually arranged to make money for a special purpose

　　A special occasion held to celebrate sth

　　中文說明：露天遊樂會/義賣遊樂會

　　同義詞：gala/bazaar/fiesta

　　例句：the school/village/church fete黌舍/村落/教堂義賣會

　　A charity fete慈善遊樂會

　　194. FIDGET

　　英文說明：to keep moving your body, your hands or your feet because you are nervous, bored, excited, etc.

　　中文說明：坐立不安

　　同義詞：move restlessly

　　例句：Sit still and stop fidgeting!坐好!不要動來晃去的!

　　The children are starting to fidget.孩子們開端坐不住了。

　　195. DOUGH

　　英文說明：a mixture of flour, water, etc. that is made into bread and pastry

　　中文說明：用於制造面包和糕點的生面團

　　同義詞：a mixture of flour

　　例句：knead the dough on a floured surface在撒了面粉的案板上揉面團

　　196. DOWDY

　　英文說明：of a woman not attractive or fashionable

　　Of a thing dull or boring and not attractive

　　中文說明：缺少魅力的/單調的/不高雅的

　　同義詞：drab

　　例句：a dowdy dress單調的連衣裙

　　She looks very dowdy.她看上去很骯臟。

　　197. COMPILE

　　英文說明：to produce a book, list, report, etc.by bringing together different items, articles, songs,etc

　　中文說明：編寫;編輯

　　同義詞：assemble

　　例句：We are trying to compile a list of suitable people for the job.咱們在盡力體例一份合適做這項事情的職員名單。

　　The album was compiled from live recordings from last year’s tour.這套唱片選輯由客歲巡回表演的實況灌音匯編而成。

　　198. COMPEL

　　英文說明：to force sb to do sth/ to make sth necessary

　　中文說明：強制

　　同義詞：force/coerce into/pressure

　　例句：The law can compel fathers to make regular payments for their children.這項司法可強迫父親按期付出後代的用度。

　　I feel compelled to write and tell you how much I enjoyed your book.我認為必需寫信告知你我是何等觀賞你的書。

　　199. BOOR

　　英文說明：a rude unpleasant person

　　中文說明：粗野的人

　　同義詞：lout/oaf

　　例句：A boor is someone who behaves in a rough, impolite, clumsy way.一個粗野的人便是行動粗暴、無禮或愚笨的人。

　　200. BOOTY

　　英文說明：valuable things that are stolen, especially by soldiers in a time of war

　　中文說明：戰利品

　　同義詞：loot/plunder

　　例句：The victorious Mandinka forces were laden with enemy booty.得勝的馬林克部隊滿載戰利品而歸