六级词汇7
intelligible
a.可理解的，明白易懂的，清楚的
The manager was so drunk that his speech was barely intelligible.
经理喝得醉醺醺的，几乎连话都说不清楚了。
invariably
ad.不变地，始终如一地，总是
The security guards are invariably ex-servicemen.
这些保安都是清一色的退伍军人。
magnify
vt.放大，扩大;夸大，夸张
Cells must be magnified by a microscope several times before they can be seen.
细胞要经过显微镜放大好几倍才看得见。
Most broadcasters maintain that TV has been unfairly criticized and they argue that the power of the medium has been magnified.
多数电视台认为电视受到了不公正的批评，他们坚持说这种传媒的能量被夸大了。
A smart wife will not grossly magnify a trivia and argue with her husband.
聪慧的妻子不会过分地夸大鸡毛蒜皮的小事情 而与丈夫争吵。
morality
n.道德，(行为等的)道德性; 德行，品行;道德观，道德规范
Nowadays many businessmen despise commercial morality to make as much profit as they can.
当今社会，很多商人为了能攫取更多的利润而罔顾商业道德。
The morality of abortion has been discussed for a long time in the U. S.
堕胎的道德性问题在美国长期争论不休。
orient
vt. 使适应，使熟悉情况(或环境); (to, towards)使朝向，以…为方向 n. (the O-)东方，亚洲(尤指远东)，东半球
It took quite a long time for a freshman to orient himself.
大学新生要经过好长一段时间才能适应新环境。
The up-to-date styles designed by Yves Saint Laurent, the famous French designer, would orient fashions of the world this year.
由法国著名设计师伊夫·圣洛朗设计的最新款式将领导今年的世界服装新潮流。
pathetic
a.差劲的，令人生厌的; 引起怜悯的，可怜的，可悲的
Chow Yun-fat's acting is quite marvelous, but as a singer he's rather pathetic.
周润发的演技确实很棒，但他唱歌就马马虎虎了。
It's pathetic to see her best friend sink so low.
看到自己最好的朋友堕落到这种地步，她感到非常悲哀。
porch
n.门廊
A porch is an entrance covered by a roof outside the front door of a western house or church.
门廊是西式建筑或教堂前门外的入口处，通常有顶。
prey
n.被捕食的动物，捕获物;受害者 vi. (on)捕食;折磨，使烦恼
He, with his simplicity and inexperience, was an easy prey for ambitious females.
由于单纯而缺乏经验，他常常轻易成为野心勃勃女子的牺牲品。
In those far-off times the Vikings used to prey on the coasts of Europe.
在那遥远的年代，北欧海盗常常出没于欧洲海岸强取豪夺。
Domestic cats seldom prey on mice, as they are fed on delicious cat food.
现在家猫很少捉老鼠吃了，它们只吃美味的猫粮。
quantitative
a.(数)量的，定量的
It's necessary for us to make a quantitative assessment of the effectiveness of the investment.
我们有必要对投资的有效性进行量化评估。
quota
n.定额，限额，配额
The factory has fulfilled its production quota.
工厂已经完成了生产定额。
regime
n.政治制度，政权
Things in this war-ridden country will change under the new regime.
在新政权的治理下，这个饱受战乱之苦的国家情况会有所改变。
robust
a.强健的，健康的
Jackie Chan's robust constitution and dignified appearance can attract a girl at the very first sight.
成龙强健的体格与不凡的风度能让姑娘一见倾心。
spontaneous
a.自发的，无意识的;自然的，天真率直的`
When Andy Lau, a superstar, appeared on the stage, the fans gave him a spontaneous cheer.
当天王巨星刘德华登上舞台时， 歌迷们发出由衷的喝彩声。
Li Yuchun is greatly liked as she is a fresh and spontaneous girl.
李宇春的青春活力与纯真率直的性格 十分招人喜欢。
subtle
a.微妙的，难以捉摸的;诡秘的，狡诈的;隐约的
Mona Lisa's subtle smile is unique.
蒙娜丽莎神秘深邃的微笑是无与伦比的。
It was completely dark except the subtle light given out by a few stars in the far distance in the sky.
世界一片黑暗，只有深邃的天空中几颗星星发出暗淡的光芒。
terminate
v.停止，(使)终止
Let's terminate the meeting by ten.
我们在10点前结束会议吧。
void
a.无效的;没有的，缺乏的 n. 空虚感，寂寞感;真空，空白 vt. 使无效
Be careful not to sign a null and void contract.
小心不要签订不具有法律效力的协议。
Why do many rich people feel a void in their life since they are so well off?
许多富人家财万贯为何还会感觉空虚无聊。
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