📚 每日单词 | Voices of Argument and Insight

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ambivalent

adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

模棱两可的，犹豫不决的

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something.

The protagonist remained ambivalent about the offer, torn between ambition and the safety of home.

爱（am）+ 不（bi）+ 定（valent）= 爱又不定，犹豫

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capitulate

verb /kəˈpɪtʃuleɪt/

投降，屈服

To stop resisting and surrender under specific terms.

The besieged fortress finally had to capitulate after months of starvation.

Capitulate -> Capital -> 首都投降 -> 屈服

3 / 19 📖 学术读写

efficacious

adjective /ˌefɪˈkeɪʃəs/

有效的，有功效的

Capable of producing a desired or intended result.

The new drug proved highly efficacious in reducing symptoms within the first week.

Efficacy (功效) + -ous (形容词) -> 有功效的

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hegemony

noun /hɪˈdʒeməni/

霸权，统治地位

Leadership or dominance, especially by one country or social group over others.

The rise of emerging economies challenges the long-standing economic hegemony of Western nations.

Hegemon -> 霸主 -> 霸权

5 / 19 🏫 校园生活

pragmatic

adjective /præɡˈmætɪk/

务实的，实用的

Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations.

We need a pragmatic solution to the budget crisis, not just theoretical ideals.

Pragmatic -> 实践（Prag）-> 务实的

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juxtaposition

noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn/

并列，并置

The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.

The poet uses the juxtaposition of light and dark imagery to symbolize hope and despair.

Juxta (旁边) + Position (位置) -> 并排放在一起

7 / 19 🏫 校园生活

mitigate

verb /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

减轻，缓和

Make less severe, serious, or painful.

Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of urban heat islands.

Mitigate -> 缓和（Mit 缓和）

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paradigm

noun /ˈperədaɪm/

范例，典范

A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework.

The discovery of the structure of DNA caused a paradigm shift in biology.

Para (旁边) + Digm (看) -> 旁边看出的典型 -> 范例

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profound

adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

深刻的，深远的

Very great or intense; having or showing deep insight or understanding.

The film had a profound impact on how audiences viewed the history of civil rights.

Pro (向前) + Found (底部) -> 向前到底 -> 深

10 / 19 📖 学术读写

salient

adjective /ˈseɪliənt/

显著的，突出的

Most noticeable or important.

The salient feature of the new building is its sustainable energy design.

Salient -> 跃出（Sal 跳）-> 突出的

11 / 19 🏫 校园生活

scrutinize

verb /ˈskruːtənaɪz/

仔细检查，详审

To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.

The committee will scrutinize the financial records before approving the loan.

Scru (细) + tiny -> 仔细检查

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substantiate

verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

证实，证明

To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.

The study aims to substantiate the link between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

Sub (下) + stance (站) -> 站住脚 -> 证实

13 / 19 🌍 文化新闻

tacit

adjective /ˈtæsɪt/

心照不宣的，默示的

Understood or implied without being stated.

There was a tacit agreement among the players not to discuss the scandal.

Tacit -> 安静（Tic 像钟滴答声）-> 不说话 -> 默示

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veracity

noun /vəˈræsəti/

真实性，诚实

Conformity to facts; accuracy; habitual truthfulness.

The integrity of the news outlet depends on the veracity of its reporting.

Ver (真) + acity -> 真实性

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volatile

adjective /ˈvɒlətaɪl/

易变的，不稳定的

Likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

The political situation in the region remains volatile due to ongoing tensions.

Volatile -> 挥发（Volatile）-> 易变

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warrant

noun /ˈwɒrənt/

正当理由，授权书

A situation or condition that justifies a particular action or feeling.

There is no warrant for the belief that the plan will succeed.

Warrant -> 保证（War 战争 + rant 抱怨 -> 战争中的保证）-> 正当理由

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disparate

adjective /ˈdɪspərət/

截然不同的，不相同的

Essentially different in kind; not allowing comparison.

The study combined data from disparate sources to form a comprehensive analysis.

Dis (不) + Par (平等) -> 不平等 -> 不同

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myopic

adjective /maɪˈoʊpɪk/

近视的，目光短浅的

Having or showing a lack of imagination or foresight.

Cutting funding for education is a myopic strategy that will hurt the economy long-term.

Myopic -> 近视（My 我 + op 看）-> 目光短浅

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nuanced

adjective /ˈnjuːɑːnst/

细微差别的，微妙的

Characterized by subtle differences or distinctions.

The film offers a nuanced portrayal of the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

Nuance -> 细微（Nu 新）-> 细微差别

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1 ambivalent /æmˈbɪvələnt/

模棱两可的，犹豫不决的

The protagonist remained ambivalent about the offer, torn between ambition and the safety of home.

2 capitulate /kəˈpɪtʃuleɪt/

投降，屈服

The besieged fortress finally had to capitulate after months of starvation.

3 efficacious /ˌefɪˈkeɪʃəs/

有效的，有功效的

The new drug proved highly efficacious in reducing symptoms within the first week.

4 hegemony /hɪˈdʒeməni/

霸权，统治地位

The rise of emerging economies challenges the long-standing economic hegemony of Western nations.

5 pragmatic /præɡˈmætɪk/

务实的，实用的

We need a pragmatic solution to the budget crisis, not just theoretical ideals.

6 juxtaposition /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃn/

并列，并置

The poet uses the juxtaposition of light and dark imagery to symbolize hope and despair.

7 mitigate /ˈmɪtɪɡeɪt/

减轻，缓和

Planting trees can help mitigate the effects of urban heat islands.

8 paradigm /ˈperədaɪm/

范例，典范

The discovery of the structure of DNA caused a paradigm shift in biology.

9 profound /prəˈfaʊnd/

深刻的，深远的

The film had a profound impact on how audiences viewed the history of civil rights.

10 salient /ˈseɪliənt/

显著的，突出的

The salient feature of the new building is its sustainable energy design.

11 scrutinize /ˈskruːtənaɪz/

仔细检查，详审

The committee will scrutinize the financial records before approving the loan.

12 substantiate /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

证实，证明

The study aims to substantiate the link between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

13 tacit /ˈtæsɪt/

心照不宣的，默示的

There was a tacit agreement among the players not to discuss the scandal.

14 veracity /vəˈræsəti/

真实性，诚实

The integrity of the news outlet depends on the veracity of its reporting.

15 volatile /ˈvɒlətaɪl/

易变的，不稳定的

The political situation in the region remains volatile due to ongoing tensions.

16 warrant /ˈwɒrənt/

正当理由，授权书

There is no warrant for the belief that the plan will succeed.

17 disparate /ˈdɪspərət/

截然不同的，不相同的

The study combined data from disparate sources to form a comprehensive analysis.

18 myopic /maɪˈoʊpɪk/

近视的，目光短浅的

Cutting funding for education is a myopic strategy that will hurt the economy long-term.

19 nuanced /ˈnjuːɑːnst/

细微差别的，微妙的

The film offers a nuanced portrayal of the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.

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