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📅 2026-04-02 · 20 个单词 · 往期卡片
⭐ tendentious ⭐ obfuscate ⭐ specious ⭐ profound ⭐ equivocate
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tendentious
adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/
有偏见的;倾向性的
Trying to influence people to think a certain way; having a strong opinion or bias

The article's tendentious approach to climate change ignored the scientific consensus.

倾向性,偏向某一方

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obfuscate
verb /ɒbˈfʌskeɪt/
使困惑;使模糊
To make something unclear or confusing on purpose

The politician's evasive answers were designed to obfuscate the real issue.

模糊、混淆视听

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specious
adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/
似是而非的;表面合理但错误的
Appearing true or valid but actually being false or misleading

His specious reasoning about economic policy failed to account for actual data.

表面漂亮但内里虚假

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profound
adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/
深刻的;意义深远的
Having great depth of meaning, feeling, or understanding

The novel offers a profound exploration of human vulnerability and resilience.

深刻的,意义深远的

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equivocate
verb /ɪˈkwɒvɪkeɪt/
含糊其辞;支吾其词
To avoid giving a clear or direct answer; to use ambiguous language

The witness refused to equivocate when questioned about his whereabouts.

模棱两可,不表态

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ubiquitous
adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
无所不在的;普遍存在的
Present, appearing, or found everywhere

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society, found in nearly every pocket.

无处不在的

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elucidate
verb /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/
阐明;说明
To make something clear or easier to understand

The professor sought to elucidate the complex relationship between supply and demand.

阐明、解释清楚

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candid
adjective /ˈkændɪd/
坦率的;诚实的
Frank, truthful, and straightforward in expression

In a candid interview, the actor discussed the challenges of fame openly.

坦率、诚实

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nuanced
adjective /ˈnjuːɑːnst/
微妙的;有细微差别的
Showing or requiring careful consideration of subtle details

The film offers a nuanced portrayal of the conflict that avoids simple binaries.

微妙的、细致入微的

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dissect
verb /dɪˈsɛkt/
详细分析;剖析
To examine something carefully by breaking it into parts

The critic dissected the author's use of symbolism throughout the novel.

仔细分析、解剖

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alleviate
verb /əˈliːvieɪt/
减轻;缓解
To make something less severe or painful

The new program aims to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.

减轻痛苦、缓解

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dichotomy
noun /daɪˈkɒtəmi/
二分法;对立
A division or contrast between two things that are opposed or entirely different

The debate highlighted the dichotomy between tradition and modernity.

二分法、对立

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salient
adjective /ˈseɪliənt/
显著的;突出的
Most noticeable or important; standing out

The report highlights the salient features of the proposed legislation.

显著的、突出的

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ubiquity
noun /juːˈbɪkwɪti/
普遍存在;无所不在
The state of being present everywhere at the same time

The ubiquity of social media has transformed how teenagers communicate.

普遍存在、无所不在

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exacerbate
verb /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/
加剧;恶化
To make a problem, situation, or feeling worse

The new taxes could exacerbate the economic difficulties facing middle-class families.

加剧、使恶化

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juxtaposition
noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
并置;对照
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together for contrasting effect

The juxtaposition of wealth and poverty in the novel highlights social inequality.

并置对比

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pragmatic
adjective /præɡˈmætɪk/
务实的;实际的
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically based on practical considerations

The committee took a pragmatic approach to solving the budget crisis.

务实的、实际的

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conundrum
noun /kəˈnʌndrəm/
难题;困惑
A confusing and difficult problem or question

The ethical conundrum faced by the researchers required careful consideration.

难题、困惑

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scrutinize
verb /ˈskrjuːtənaɪz/
仔细检查;详审
To examine or inspect something very carefully

The committee will scrutinize the proposal before making a decision.

仔细检查、审查

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elusive
adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/
难以找到的;不易实现的
Difficult to find, catch, achieve, or remember

The elusive goal of world peace remains difficult to achieve.

难以捕捉的、 elusive

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1 tendentious /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/
有偏见的;倾向性的
The article's tendentious approach to climate change ignored the scientific consensus.
2 obfuscate /ɒbˈfʌskeɪt/
使困惑;使模糊
The politician's evasive answers were designed to obfuscate the real issue.
3 specious /ˈspiːʃəs/
似是而非的;表面合理但错误的
His specious reasoning about economic policy failed to account for actual data.
4 profound /prəˈfaʊnd/
深刻的;意义深远的
The novel offers a profound exploration of human vulnerability and resilience.
5 equivocate /ɪˈkwɒvɪkeɪt/
含糊其辞;支吾其词
The witness refused to equivocate when questioned about his whereabouts.
6 ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
无所不在的;普遍存在的
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society, found in nearly every pocket.
7 elucidate /ɪˈluːsɪdeɪt/
阐明;说明
The professor sought to elucidate the complex relationship between supply and demand.
8 candid /ˈkændɪd/
坦率的;诚实的
In a candid interview, the actor discussed the challenges of fame openly.
9 nuanced /ˈnjuːɑːnst/
微妙的;有细微差别的
The film offers a nuanced portrayal of the conflict that avoids simple binaries.
10 dissect /dɪˈsɛkt/
详细分析;剖析
The critic dissected the author's use of symbolism throughout the novel.
11 alleviate /əˈliːvieɪt/
减轻;缓解
The new program aims to alleviate poverty in underserved communities.
12 dichotomy /daɪˈkɒtəmi/
二分法;对立
The debate highlighted the dichotomy between tradition and modernity.
13 salient /ˈseɪliənt/
显著的;突出的
The report highlights the salient features of the proposed legislation.
14 ubiquity /juːˈbɪkwɪti/
普遍存在;无所不在
The ubiquity of social media has transformed how teenagers communicate.
15 exacerbate /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/
加剧;恶化
The new taxes could exacerbate the economic difficulties facing middle-class families.
16 juxtaposition /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/
并置;对照
The juxtaposition of wealth and poverty in the novel highlights social inequality.
17 pragmatic /præɡˈmætɪk/
务实的;实际的
The committee took a pragmatic approach to solving the budget crisis.
18 conundrum /kəˈnʌndrəm/
难题;困惑
The ethical conundrum faced by the researchers required careful consideration.
19 scrutinize /ˈskrjuːtənaɪz/
仔细检查;详审
The committee will scrutinize the proposal before making a decision.
20 elusive /ɪˈluːsɪv/
难以找到的;不易实现的
The elusive goal of world peace remains difficult to achieve.

📝 快速测验

  1. Which word describes an argument that appears valid but is actually misleading?
  2. What is the difference between 'obfuscate' and 'elucidate'?
  3. In what context would you use 'tendentious' to describe a writer's approach?
  4. How does 'juxtaposition' create meaning in literature or art?
  5. Which two words are synonyms that describe something present everywhere?

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