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1important discovery
重要发现
讲解可数名词短语,make a discovery 是核心搭配,比 find 更正式,适合学术写作
搭配make an important discovery, a scientific discovery, a major discovery
近义significant finding, breakthrough, major finding
派生discover (v.), discoverer (n.)
Scientists made an important discovery about how the human brain processes language.
科学家在人类大脑如何处理语言方面有了重要发现。
2the enervation of soil
土壤弱化
讲解enervation 意为「削弱、使衰弱」,此短语指土壤肥力被耗尽,属正式学术表达
搭配cause the enervation of, lead to the enervation of
近义soil degradation, soil depletion, soil exhaustion
反义soil enrichment, soil fertility
派生enervate (v.), enervating (adj.)
The enervation of soil caused by over-farming has reduced crop yields across the region.
过度耕作导致的土壤弱化已使该地区农作物产量下降。
3veteran employee
老员工
讲解veteran 作定语表示「资深的、经验丰富的」,比 old 更褒义,职场语境常用
搭配a veteran employee, a veteran teacher, a veteran journalist
近义experienced worker, seasoned staff member, senior employee
反义novice, rookie, newcomer
派生veteran (n. 老兵/老手)
A veteran employee was asked to mentor the new graduates during their first month.
一位老员工被要求在新毕业生入职的第一个月里指导他们。
4knock down
推倒(或拆掉、拆毁)建筑物
讲解knock down 指拆毁建筑物,口语常用;被动式 be knocked down 也很常见
搭配knock down a building, knock down a wall, be knocked down
近义tear down, pull down, demolish
反义put up, construct, erect
The city plans to knock down several old factories to build a new park.
该市计划推倒几座旧工厂来建造一座新公园。
5vice versa
反之亦然
讲解拉丁语借词,用于表示前后两种情况可以互换,写作中常置于句末
搭配and vice versa, or vice versa
近义conversely, the other way around, inversely
Parents influence their children's habits, and vice versa, according to recent studies.
根据近期研究,父母影响孩子的习惯,反之亦然。
6coiled spring
螺旋弹簧
讲解coiled 是 coil 的过去分词作定语,表示「盘绕的」,常用于描述弹簧或蛇形物体
搭配a coiled spring, a coiled wire, a coiled snake
近义a wound spring, a spiral spring
派生coil (v./n.), uncoil (v.)
The toy car is powered by a tightly coiled spring inside its plastic body.
这辆玩具车由塑料车身内一根紧紧盘绕的弹簧驱动。
7initial outlay
初始费用
讲解指开始一项投资或项目时先期付出的钱款,常用于经济、商业类雅思写作话题。
搭配initial outlay for, cover the initial outlay, a huge initial outlay
近义upfront cost, start-up cost, initial investment
反义ongoing cost, running cost
派生outlay(n. 支出,费用)
Many families hesitate to install solar panels because of the initial outlay involved.
许多家庭因涉及的初始费用而对安装太阳能板犹豫不决。
8make the most of
最大化利用
讲解后接名词或动名词,强调充分利用有限的机会或资源,口语写作均高频。
搭配make the most of your time, make the most of an opportunity, make the most of it
近义take full advantage of, capitalise on, exploit
反义waste, squander
派生—
Students should make the most of university resources such as libraries and career services.
学生应最大化利用大学资源,如图书馆和就业服务。
9unparalleled popularity
前所未有的欢迎
讲解unparalleled 意为无可比拟的,与 popularity 搭配强调某事物受欢迎程度达到空前水平。
搭配gain unparalleled popularity, enjoy unparalleled popularity, reach unparalleled popularity
近义unprecedented popularity, unmatched popularity
反义declining popularity, waning popularity
派生unparalleled(adj. 无可比拟的)
Online streaming has gained unparalleled popularity among young viewers in recent years.
近年来,在线流媒体在年轻观众中获得了前所未有的欢迎。
10collective accomplishment
集体成就
讲解强调成果由群体共同努力取得,常用于社会、团队合作类话题。
搭配a sense of collective accomplishment, celebrate a collective accomplishment
近义shared achievement, joint success, group achievement
反义individual achievement, personal success
派生collective(adj. 集体的), accomplishment(n. 成就)
Cleaning up the local river was a collective accomplishment that brought the whole community together.
清理当地河流是一项让整个社区团结起来的集体成就。
11domestic market
国内市场
讲解指一国境内的商品与服务市场,常与 protect, expand, dominate 等动词搭配,属经济类高频词。
搭配protect the domestic market, expand the domestic market, dominate the domestic market
近义home market, internal market
反义international market, overseas market
派生domestic(adj. 国内的,家庭的)
The government introduced subsidies to protect the domestic market from foreign competition.
政府推出补贴以保护国内市场免受外国竞争。
12astronomical hours
天文小时
讲解astronomical 本义为天文的,引申为极大的、天文数字的,此处修饰 hours 强调时间量惊人。
搭配astronomical hours of work, spend astronomical hours, astronomical amounts
近义an enormous number of hours, countless hours
反义a negligible amount of time
派生astronomical(adj. 天文数字的), astronomically(adv. 极其)
Volunteers spent astronomical hours organising the charity event without any payment.
志愿者们花费了天文数字般的时间组织这场慈善活动,分文未取。
13public transport options
公共交通选择
讲解可数名词短语,options 常用复数,指可供选择的交通方式,雅思写作中常与 improve/provide 搭配。
搭配public transport options, provide options, limited options
近义transport choices, transit alternatives
派生public transportation
Many city dwellers rely on public transport options such as buses and subways to commute daily.
许多城市居民每天依靠公交车和地铁等公共交通选择通勤。
14verbal warning
口头警告
讲解可数名词短语,指不涉及书面记录的警告,常与 give/issue/receive 搭配,语气比 written warning 轻。
搭配give a verbal warning, issue a verbal warning, receive a verbal warning
近义spoken caution, oral reprimand
反义written warning
派生verbally
The referee gave the player a verbal warning before showing him the yellow card.
裁判在向该球员出示黄牌前先给了他一次口头警告。
15cultural context
文化背景
讲解可数或不可数名词短语,指行为或作品所处的文化环境,雅思阅读与写作中常用于分析社会现象。
搭配in a cultural context, understand the context, broader context
近义cultural background, cultural setting
派生contextual, contextualize
Understanding the cultural context is essential when interpreting literature from another country.
在解读他国文学时,理解文化背景至关重要。
16ambitious objective
费力耗时的目标
讲解可数名词短语,强调难度大、耗时长的目标,常与 set/pursue/achieve 搭配,适合雅思写作任务二。
搭配set an ambitious objective, pursue an objective, achieve an objective
近义ambitious goal, challenging target
反义modest aim
派生ambition, ambitiously
Reducing carbon emissions by 2050 is an ambitious objective that requires global cooperation.
到2050年减少碳排放是一个需要全球合作的宏大目标。
17special filter
特殊滤光器
讲解可数名词短语,filter 指过滤装置或筛选条件,此处指光学滤镜,常与 use/attach 搭配。
搭配use a special filter, attach a filter, colour filter
近义optical filter, lens filter
派生filter out, filtration
Photographers use a special filter to reduce glare and enhance the colours in their images.
摄影师使用特殊滤光器来减少眩光并增强图像色彩。
18strip sth. away
剥去;剥下
讲解动词短语,away 强调彻底去除,可接抽象事物如伪装、细节,常用于雅思写作中表达简化或揭露。
搭配strip away details, strip away layers, strip away pretence
近义remove, peel off
反义add on, retain
派生strip down, stripped
The editor decided to strip away all unnecessary details to make the report concise.
编辑决定剥去所有不必要的细节,使报告简洁明了。
19bring along
把(某人或某物)带来
讲解表示把某人或某物随身带来,宾语可指人或物,常用于提醒、建议语境
搭配bring along a friend / bring along some snacks / bring sth along with you
近义take along / carry along / bring with you
派生bring-along (n. 自带物品)
Remember to bring along your passport and a copy of your visa when you travel abroad.
出国旅行时记得随身带上护照和签证复印件。
20run down
变弱,走下坡路
讲解指事物逐渐变弱、衰退,主语常为经济、健康、设备等;也可指电池耗尽
搭配run down the battery / the business is running down / run-down (adj. 破旧的)
近义decline / deteriorate / weaken
反义improve / recover / revive
The local economy has run down steadily since the main factory closed five years ago.
自从五年前那家主要工厂关闭以来,当地经济一直在稳步走下坡路。
21social complexity
社会复杂性
讲解学术写作常用名词短语,指社会结构、关系与分工的复杂程度
搭配increase social complexity / the social complexity of urban life
近义societal intricacy / social intricacy
派生socially complex (adj.)
Researchers argue that social complexity increases as societies develop more specialised roles.
研究者认为,随着社会形成更多专业化角色,社会复杂性也随之增加。
22instant stock-trading system
即时股票交易系统
讲解科技与金融话题术语,指能实时完成股票交易的技术平台
搭配operate an instant stock-trading system / rely on an instant stock-trading system
近义real-time trading platform / automated trading system
An instant stock-trading system allows investors to buy and sell shares within milliseconds.
即时股票交易系统让投资者能在几毫秒内买卖股票。
23supplementary measure
辅助性措施
讲解指在主要政策之外附加的辅助手段,写作中常用于政策类论述
搭配take supplementary measures / supplementary measures to reduce poverty
近义additional measure / auxiliary measure / supporting measure
反义primary measure / main measure
Governments often introduce supplementary measures to support families on low incomes.
政府常常出台辅助性措施来支持低收入家庭。
24private fund
私人资金
讲解指来自个人或企业的资金,与公共资金相对,常用于经济类话题
搭配raise private funds / rely on private funds / attract private funds
近义private capital / private financing
反义public funds / state funding
The project was funded entirely by private funds rather than government subsidies.
该项目完全由私人资金而非政府补贴资助。
25perpetual monument
永久的典范
讲解perpetual 强调“永久、不间断”,monument 在此为比喻义“典范、见证”,常用于写作结尾升华主题。
搭配a perpetual monument to, stand as a monument to, a lasting monument
近义an enduring symbol, a lasting testament, an eternal tribute
派生perpetual(永久的), perpetuate(使永存)
The ancient library stands as a perpetual monument to human curiosity and learning.
这座古老的图书馆是人类好奇心与学识的永久典范。
26environmental movement
环境保护运动
讲解指有组织的社会运动,常与 gain momentum、grassroots 等搭配,写作中作主语谈环保政策推动力。
搭配the rise of the environmental movement, a grassroots environmental movement, gain momentum
近义the green movement, ecological activism
派生environmentalist(环保人士), environmentally friendly(环保的)
The environmental movement has pushed governments to ban single-use plastics in many countries.
环境保护运动已推动许多国家政府禁止一次性塑料制品。
27legal requirement
法定要求
讲解指法律明文规定的义务,常与 meet、satisfy、comply with 搭配,写作中可替换 rule 使表达更正式。
搭配meet a legal requirement, satisfy a legal requirement, comply with legal requirements
近义a statutory obligation, a legal obligation
反义an optional practice, a voluntary measure
派生require(要求), mandatory(强制性的)
Wearing a helmet is a legal requirement for all cyclists on public roads.
在公共道路上骑自行车必须佩戴头盔,这是一项法定要求。
28atmospheric pollutant
大气污染物
讲解pollutant 为可数名词,常以复数出现;atmospheric 指“大气的”,环境类写作高频,可与 emission 搭配。
搭配emit atmospheric pollutants, reduce atmospheric pollutants, industrial pollutants
近义air contaminants, airborne pollutants
派生pollute(污染), pollution(污染), pollutant(污染物)
Factories release atmospheric pollutants that worsen air quality in nearby residential areas.
工厂排放的大气污染物使附近居民区的空气质量恶化。
29impressive feature
令人印象深刻的特征
讲解用于描述事物显著特点,写作中常引出说明对象,可替换 characteristic、trait 避免重复。
搭配a striking feature, a distinctive feature, a key feature of
近义a striking characteristic, a notable trait
反义an unremarkable aspect
派生feature(以……为特色), featureless(无特色的)
The most impressive feature of the building is its curved glass facade.
这座建筑最令人印象深刻的特征是它弧形的玻璃外墙。
30underlying assumption
隐含的推论
讲解常用于批判性写作,指出论证未言明的前提,常与 challenge、question、rest on 搭配。
搭配challenge an underlying assumption, rest on an assumption, question the underlying assumption
近义a tacit premise, an implicit presupposition
反义an explicit statement
派生assume(假定), assumption(假设), presumable(可假定的)
The argument rests on an underlying assumption that all consumers behave rationally.
该论点建立在所有消费者都理性行事这一隐含推论之上。
31trick sb. into doing
诱使某人做某事
讲解trick sb. into doing 表示用欺骗手段使某人做某事,into 后接动名词,不能接不定式。
记忆联想:trick(诡计)+ into(进入某种状态)→用诡计把人带入做某事的状态。
搭配trick sb. into doing sth.; be tricked into doing sth.; trick sb. out of sth.
近义deceive sb. into doing; fool sb. into doing; lure sb. into doing
反义talk sb. out of doing
派生tricky (adj.) 狡猾的;trickery (n.) 欺骗
Advertisers often trick consumers into buying products they do not really need.
广告商常常诱使消费者购买他们并不真正需要的产品。
32bilingual advantage
双语优势
讲解bilingual advantage 指掌握两种语言带来的认知或思维优势,常见于教育、心理学类雅思阅读写作。
搭配the bilingual advantage hypothesis; demonstrate a bilingual advantage; cognitive benefits
近义cognitive benefit of bilingualism; dual-language advantage
反义monolingual disadvantage
派生bilingual (adj./n.) 双语的/双语者;bilingualism (n.) 双语现象
Researchers debate whether the bilingual advantage really improves overall cognitive ability.
研究者们就双语优势是否真能提升整体认知能力存在争议。
33crush up
捣碎
讲解crush up 指把固体捣碎成小颗粒或粉末,比 crush 更强调结果状态,常用于烹饪或实验语境。
记忆联想:crush(压碎)+ up(完全、彻底)→彻底压碎。
搭配crush up biscuits; crush up herbs; crush sth. into powder
近义grind up; pound; pulverize
派生crush (n./v.) 压碎;crushed (adj.) 压碎的
She crushed up the biscuits and sprinkled them over the ice cream.
她把饼干捣碎,撒在冰淇淋上。
34torrential rain
暴雨
讲解torrential rain 指又急又猛的倾盆大雨,常与 flooding、storm 等词搭配,用于天气与灾害话题。
搭配torrential rain and flooding; be hit by torrential rain; heavy/torrential downpour
近义heavy rain; downpour; deluge
反义light drizzle; sprinkle
派生torrent (n.) 急流;torrentially (adv.) 倾泻地
Torrential rain caused severe flooding in several coastal cities last summer.
去年夏天,暴雨在几个沿海城市造成了严重洪灾。
35complementary medicine
辅助性医疗
讲解complementary medicine 指与常规西医配合使用的辅助疗法,如针灸、按摩,注意区别于替代疗法。
搭配use complementary medicine; complementary and alternative medicine (CAM); practice complementary medicine
近义alternative therapy; holistic treatment
反义conventional medicine; mainstream medicine
派生complement (v./n.) 补充;complementary (adj.) 互补的
Many patients turn to complementary medicine alongside conventional treatment for chronic pain.
许多患者在接受常规治疗的同时,还会求助于辅助性医疗来缓解慢性疼痛。
36develop crop variety
培育作物品种
讲解develop crop variety 指通过育种培育新的作物品种,常用于农业、粮食安全类话题,variety 此处指品种。
搭配develop new crop varieties; drought-resistant crop variety; improve crop yields
近义breed crop strains; cultivate new varieties
派生variety (n.) 品种/多样性;various (adj.) 各种各样的
Scientists worked for years to develop crop varieties resistant to drought and disease.
科学家们花了多年时间培育抗旱抗病的作物品种。
37staff discounts
员工折扣
讲解指公司给内部员工的优惠价,常用于福利、招聘、职场话题
搭配staff discount card, offer staff discounts, enjoy staff discounts
近义employee discount, worker discount
派生discount n./v. 折扣;打折
All employees can enjoy staff discounts when shopping at the company's online store.
所有员工在公司网上商店购物时都能享受员工折扣。
38at a astounding rate
以惊人的速度
讲解astounding 意为“令人震惊的”,常修饰 rate/speed/result;注意搭配 at a/an ... rate
搭配at an astounding rate, grow at an astounding rate, rise at an astounding rate
近义at an astonishing rate, at a surprising rate
反义at a slow rate, at a gradual rate
派生astounding adj. 惊人的;astound v. 使震惊
The city's population has grown at an astounding rate over the past decade.
过去十年里,这座城市的人口以惊人的速度增长。
39public attractions
公共景点
讲解指对公众开放的旅游或休闲景点,常用于旅游、城市规划类话题
搭配popular public attractions, visit public attractions, major public attractions
近义tourist attractions, public places of interest
反义private attractions, restricted sites
派生attraction n. 吸引力;景点;attract v. 吸引
Tourists often visit public attractions such as museums, parks and historical monuments.
游客经常参观博物馆、公园和历史遗迹等公共景点。
40astronomical telescopes
天文望远镜
讲解astronomical 在此指“天文学的”,也可表示“极其巨大的”,注意语境区分
搭配use astronomical telescopes, powerful astronomical telescopes, build astronomical telescopes
近义space telescopes, observatory telescopes
派生astronomy n. 天文学;astronomer n. 天文学家;astronomical adj. 天文的;巨大的
Astronomical telescopes allow scientists to observe distant stars and galaxies more clearly.
天文望远镜使科学家能够更清楚地观察遥远的恒星和星系。
41religious matter
宗教问题
讲解matter 作可数名词表示“事情、问题”,religious matter 常用于社会、文化、法律话题
搭配discuss religious matters, a sensitive religious matter, religious matters in society
近义religious issue, religious topic
派生religion n. 宗教;religious adj. 宗教的;虔诚的
People should be free to discuss religious matters without fear of discrimination.
人们应当能够自由讨论宗教问题,而不必担心受到歧视。
42entrance fee
入场费
讲解指进入某场所需支付的费用,常用于旅游、文化设施、公共服务类话题
搭配charge an entrance fee, pay an entrance fee, a small entrance fee
近义admission fee, entry fee
反义free admission, no charge
派生fee n. 费用;entrance n. 入口;进入
Many museums charge a small entrance fee to maintain their facilities and exhibitions.
许多博物馆收取少量入场费,以维护设施和展览。
43road collisions
道路碰撞事故
讲解可数名词短语,多用于交通安全话题;collision 指车与车或车与物的相撞
搭配road collisions occur, reduce road collisions, fatal road collisions
近义traffic accidents, car crashes, road accidents
派生collide (v.) 相撞;collision (n.) 碰撞
Better road design and stricter laws have reduced road collisions in many cities.
更好的道路设计和更严格的法律减少了许多城市的道路碰撞事故。
44oral demonstration
口头讲解示范
讲解指用口头方式进行的讲解或示范,常见于教学、培训语境
搭配give an oral demonstration, provide an oral demonstration
近义verbal explanation, spoken demonstration
反义written demonstration
The tutor gave an oral demonstration of how to pronounce each vowel clearly.
导师口头示范了如何清晰地发出每个元音。
45frequent occurrence
频发
讲解常与自然现象、问题、疾病等搭配,表示某事反复发生
搭配frequent occurrence of, a frequent occurrence, prevent frequent occurrence
近义common occurrence, repeated incidence
反义rare occurrence
The frequent occurrence of floods has forced residents to move to higher ground.
洪水的频发迫使居民搬到地势更高的地方。
46broadband Internet connection
宽带网络连接
讲解科技类高频表达,broadband 作定语修饰 Internet connection,首字母常大写
搭配have a broadband Internet connection, high-speed broadband Internet connection
近义high-speed Internet access, fast network connection
A reliable broadband Internet connection is essential for online learning at home.
可靠的宽带网络连接对在家在线学习至关重要。
47twin room
双人房
讲解指有两张单人床的房间,注意与 double room(一张双人床)区分
搭配book a twin room, a twin room with two beds
近义room with two single beds
派生double room 双人床房;single room 单人间
We booked a twin room with two single beds for the three-night stay.
我们预订了一间带两张单人床的双人房,住三晚。
48cultural tradition
文化传统
讲解不可数或可数均可,常出现在文化类雅思写作与口语话题中
搭配preserve cultural tradition, maintain cultural tradition, rich cultural tradition
近义cultural heritage, cultural custom
派生traditional (adj.) 传统的;traditionally (adv.) 传统上
Preserving cultural tradition helps younger generations understand their own identity.
保护文化传统有助于年轻一代理解自己的身份认同。
49burial chamber
墓室
讲解可数名词短语,指陵墓中存放棺椁的房间;考古、历史类阅读高频。
搭配burial chamber, underground chamber, tomb chamber
近义tomb, crypt, vault
派生bury v. 埋葬;burial n. 埋葬
Archaeologists discovered a hidden burial chamber beneath the ancient temple.
考古学家在古庙下方发现了一个隐藏的墓室。
50appeal to
对…有吸引力;呼吁
讲解appeal to sb 表示对某人有吸引力;appeal to sb to do sth 表示呼吁某人做某事。
搭配appeal to sb, appeal for help, appeal to the public
近义attract, interest, attract to
反义repel, discourage
派生appealing adj. 有吸引力的
The idea of working abroad appeals to many young graduates seeking adventure.
出国工作的想法吸引着许多寻求冒险的年轻毕业生。
51be expected to
期许
讲解be expected to do sth 表示被期望/理应做某事,常用于规定、说明与客观描述。
搭配be expected to do, be widely expected to, as expected
近义be supposed to, be required to
反义be unexpected
派生expectation n. 期望;expect v. 期望
Students are expected to submit their essays before the deadline each term.
学生被期望在每学期截止日期前提交论文。
52sufficient food
足够的食物
讲解sufficient 意为足够的、充足的,比 enough 更正式,常用于学术写作。
搭配sufficient food, sufficient evidence, sufficient funds
近义adequate, enough, ample
反义insufficient, inadequate
派生suffice v. 足够;sufficiency n. 充足
Many rural families still struggle to obtain sufficient food during harsh winters.
许多农村家庭在严冬期间仍难以获得足够的食物。
53divide up
分开
讲解divide up 表示把某物分成若干部分,或人分成小组,常与 into 连用。
搭配divide up into, divide up the work, divide up equally
近义split up, separate, break up
反义combine, unite
派生division n. 分开;divide v. 划分
The teacher asked us to divide up into small groups for the discussion.
老师让我们分成小组进行讨论。
54be threatened by
受到…的威胁
讲解be threatened by/with sth 表示受到某事物的威胁,被动语态,环境类话题高频。
搭配be threatened by, be threatened with extinction, threaten to do
近义be endangered by, be at risk from
反义be protected from, be safeguarded
派生threat n. 威胁;threatening adj. 威胁的
Coastal villages are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels and erosion.
沿海村庄正日益受到海平面上升和侵蚀的威胁。
55financial crisis
金融危机
讲解可数名词短语,常与 during/after/survive/trigger 等搭配,雅思经济类话题高频。
搭配financial crisis of 2008, global financial crisis, trigger a financial crisis, survive the crisis
近义economic downturn, recession, economic collapse
反义economic boom, financial stability
派生financially adv. 财政上;crisis-ridden adj. 危机四伏的
Many small businesses went bankrupt during the global financial crisis of 2008.
在2008年全球金融危机期间,许多小企业破产了。