考研词汇精选-013

01 genetic [dʒəˈnet.ɪk $ -ˈnet̬-]

adj. 基因的；遗传的；遗传学的；起源的

词根助记
gen出生，产生+etic与….相关的→与出生相关的→ genetic基因的，遗传学的

Genetic engineering can be done with plants, animals, or microorganisms.
基因工程可以作用于植物、动物或微生物。

In biological systems, organisms may display new characteristics that result from random genetic mutations.
在生物系统中，生物体可能由于随机的基因突变而表现出新的特征。
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In recent years, new clues have come from research into genetics, including the distribution of genetic markers in modern Native Americans.
近年来，遗传学研究提供了新的线索，包括现代美洲原住民遗传标记的分布。
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But there is no doubt that the new genetic and dental evidence provides strong backing for Greenberg’s view.
但毫无疑问，新的基因和牙科证据为格林伯格的观点提供了强有力的支持。
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02 brim [brɪm]

n.边缘；边；v.充满，注满；注满

象形助记

She touched the brim of her hat.
她摸了摸帽檐。

03 acclaim [əˈkleɪm]

n.欢呼，赞扬，称赞；vt.欢呼，喝彩；推选

词根助记
ac去+claim呼喊→ acclaim喝彩，赞扬

She was highly acclaimed for her wonderful performance.
她因自己出色的成绩受到了高度称赞。

Moore was the first modern English sculptor to achieve international critical acclaim and …
摩尔是第一位获得国际赞誉的现代英国雕塑家…..
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04 concur [kənˈkɜːr $ -ˈkɝː]

v.同意；一致；同意，赞成

She decided to concur with my suggestion.
她同意我的建议。

Sceptics and advocates alike do concur on one issue, ..
怀疑论者和支持者对一个问题持有相同意见，
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05 promote [-prɒŋd $ -prɑːŋd]

v.促进；宣传；提升，升级；升职；促动；促销；推动；发起，创办

词根助记
pro向前，在前+ mot动+e→向前动→ promote促进

Vaccine can promote the body’s ability against viruses.
疫苗可以增强身体抵御病毒的能力。

Tourism has a social impact because it promotes recreation.
旅游业之所以具有社会影响力，是因为它促进了娱乐行业发展。
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… museums continue to promote the special status of original work.
…但博物馆仍在继续宣传原作的特殊地位。
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… by providing objects or experiences that promote aspects of a curriculum.
.通过提供能提升课程质量方面的学习物品或各种经验来丰富孩子的学习环境。
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06 nostalgia [nɒˈstældʒə]

n.怀旧之情，思乡病

词根助记
nost家+alg痛+ia病→想家的痛苦→nostalgia怀旧之情，思乡病

That letter triggers his nostalgia for his hometown.
这封信激起了他的乡愁。

No wonder that people who stroll around exhibitions are filled with nostalgia…
难怪逛展览的人充满了怀旧之情，
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07 souvenir [ˈsəʊ.vi.ət $ ˈsoʊ-]

n.纪念品；vt.把..留作纪念

象形助记

I bought a handmade bell as a souvenir for my friend.
我给朋友买了一个手工铃铛作为纪念品。

People wanted to buy photographs as souvenirs of a trip or as gifts …
人们想买照片作为旅行的纪念品或礼物..
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08 prescribe [prɪˈskraɪb]

vt.命令，指示；给….开药；v.【计〗规定

词根助记
pre预先+ scribe写→预先写好命令→prescribe命令，指示

The coach will prescribe our daily exercise routine.
教练将制定我们的日常锻炼计划。

This approach is summarised in the statement that it is the task of the grammarian to describe, not prescribe…
这种方法总结为：语法学家的任务是描述而不是命令..
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09 detriment [ˈdet.rɪ.mənt]

n.损害，不利，伤害；损害物；【法〗损失

词根助记
de坏+tri=trit摩擦+ ment表名词→磨坏了→detriment损害

Staying up very late is a detriment to one’s health.
熬夜有害身体健康。

Researcher Joan Goodman (1994) suggested that hybrid forms of work and play are not a detriment to learning …
研究人员Joan Goodman（1994）认为，工作和游戏相结合不会不利于学习..
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10 ostensible [ɒsˈtent.sɪ.bl̩ $ ɑːˈstent-]

adj.表面上的，伪装的

词根助记
os向前+tens伸出+ible表形容词→伸出来了→ostensible表面上的，伪装的

The ostensible reason for the wolf’s arrival is to wish the chick a happy birthday.
狼声称他来访的理由是为给小鸡庆祝生日。