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  276.raconteur

  raconteur /?r?k?n?t??/ (raconteurs )

  N-COUNT A raconteur is someone, usually aman, who can tell stories in an interesting or amusing way. 擅长讲故事者

  例：

  He spoke eight languages andwas a noted raconteur.

  他说八种语言，是个出了名的讲故事高手。

  277.respite /?r?sp?t/ TEM8

  1. N-SING A respite is ashort period ofrest from something unpleasant. (某种不快中的) 小间歇 [正式] [also no det,oft N 'from' n]

  例：

  It was some weeks now sincethey'd had any respite from shellfire.

  他们数周在炮火中，中间没任何小的间歇。

  2. N-SING A respite is ashort delay beforea very unpleasant or difficult situation which may or maynot take place. 暂缓 [正式] [also no det]

  例：

  Devaluation would only givethe economy a brief respite.

  货币贬值只会给经济一个短时间的暂缓。

  278.sanctuary

  sanctuary /?s??ktj??r?/ CET6+ TEM8 (sanctuaries )

  1. N-COUNT A sanctuary is aplace wherepeople who are in danger from other people can go to be safe. 避难所

  例：

  His church became a sanctuary for thousands of people who fledthecivil war.

  他的教堂成了数千逃避内战的人们的一个避难所。

  2. N-UNCOUNT Sanctuary is thesafetyprovided in a sanctuary. 庇护

  例：

  Some of them have soughtsanctuary in thechurch.

  他们中的一些人已在教堂里寻求庇护。

  279.truculent

  truculent /?tr?kj?l?nt/

  1. ADJ If you say thatsomeone istruculent, you mean that they are bad-tempered and aggressive. 易怒的; 好斗的

  2. truculence N-UNCOUNT

  例：

  "What do you want?"she asked with her usual truculence.

  “你想要什么?”，她用往常的挑衅口吻问道。

  280.acumen

  acumen /??kj??m?n/ TEM8

  N-UNCOUNT Acumen is theability to makegood judgments and quick decisions. 敏锐; 精明

  281.unwarranted

  unwarranted /?n?w?r?nt?d/

  ADJ If youdescribe something as unwarranted, you arecritical of it because there is noneed or reason for it. 不必要的; 无端的 [正式]

  例：

  Any attempt todiscuss the issue of human rights was rejectedasan unwarranted interference in the country'sinternal affairs.

  任何希望讨论人权问题的要求都被视为对该国内政的无端干涉而被拒绝了。

  282.pithiness

  pithiness ['piθinis]

  n.多髓(性)

  简洁有力，简练

  pithy的变形

  283.schism

  schism /?sk?z?m, ?s?z-/ (schisms )

  N-VAR When there is a schism,a group ororganization divides into two groups as a result of differences inthinking andbeliefs. 分裂 [正式]

  例：

  The church seems to be on the brink of schism.

  该教会看来处于分裂的边缘。

  284.hiatus

  hiatus /ha??e?t?s/ TEM8

  N-SING A hiatus is a pause inwhich nothinghappens, or a gap where something is missing. 间歇; 空隙 [正式]

  例：

  Diplomatic efforts to reach asettlementresume today after a two-week hiatus.

  在两周间歇后，为达成解决方案而进行的外交努力于今天重新开始。

  285.preclude

  preclude /pr??klu?d/ CET6 TEM8 (precluding, precluded, precludes)

  V-T If something precludes anevent oraction, it prevents the event or action from happening. 阻止 (某事件或行动发生) [正式]

  例：

  At 84, John feels his age precludes too much travel.

  在84岁时，约翰感觉到他的年龄不允许他作太多的旅行。

  286.amalgamate

  amalgamate /??m?lɡ??me?t/ TEM8 (amalgamating, amalgamated, amalgamates )

  V-RECIP When two or morethings, especiallyorganizations, amalgamate or are amalgamated, they becomeone large thing. 合并

  例：

  The firm has amalgamated with another company.

  这家公司已经与另一家公司合并了。

  例：

  The chemical companies had amalgamated into a vast conglomerate.

  这些化学公司已经合并成了一个巨型企业集团。

  287.symbiosis

  symbiosis /?s?mb????s?s, -ba?-/

  1. N-UNCOUNT Symbiosis is acloserelationship between two organisms of different kinds which benefitsbothorganisms. 共生; 共生关系 [技术]

  例：

  ...the link between bacteria, symbiosis, and the evolution of plants andanimals.

  ...细菌、共生和动植物进化间的联系。

  2. N-UNCOUNT Symbiosis is anyrelationshipbetween different things, people, or groups that benefits all thethings orpeople concerned. 互惠互利的关系

  例：

  ...the cosy symbiosis of the traditional political parties.

  ...这些传统政党间友好的互惠互利关系。

  288.moribund

  moribund /?m?r??b?nd/ TEM8

  ADJ If you describe somethingas moribund,you mean that it is in a very bad condition. 垂死的; 奄奄一息的 [正式]

  例：

  ...the moribund economy.

  ...死气沉沉的经济.

  289.elocution

  elocution /??l??kju???n/

  N-UNCOUNT Elocution is howclearly someonespeaks or sings. 演说术; 演说技巧

  例：

  When I was 11 my mother sentme to elocution lessons.

  在我11岁的时候，妈妈把我送去学习演说技巧课程。

  290.venal

  venal /?vi?n?l/

  ADJ If you describe someoneas venal, youdisapprove of them because they are prepared to do almostanything in return formoney, even things that are dishonest or immoral. 唯利是图的 [表不满]

  例：

  Ian Trimmer is corrupt and thoroughly venal.

  伊恩·特里默贪污受贿，唯利是图到了极点。

  例：

  ...venalpoliticians.

  ...唯利是图的政客们。

  291.lopsided

  lopsided /?l?p?sa?d?d/ TEM8

  ADJ Something that islopsided is unevenbecause one side is lower or heavier than the other. 两边高低不平的; 不均衡的

  例：

  His suit had shoulders thatmade him look lopsided.

  他西装的肩部使他看上去两肩高低不平。

  292.tempered

  tempered ['temp?d]

  adj. 缓和的，温和的;调节的;

  v. 调和;节制(temper的过去分词)

  293.mirthful

  mirthful ['m?:θful]

  adj.

  欢乐的，高兴的，充满欢乐的，欢快的

  令人欢乐的;逗人发笑的

  294.indelible

  indelible /?n?d?l?b?l/ TEM8

  1. ADJ If you say thatsomething leaves anindelible impression, you mean that it is very unlikely tobe forgotten. 难忘的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  My visit to India in 1986 left an indelible impression on me.

  1986年的印度之行给我留下了难忘的印象。

  2. indelibly ADV [ADV with v]

  例：

  The horrors he experiencedare imprinted,perhaps indelibly, in his brain.

  他经历的恐怖事件在他脑海中刻下了深深的，也许是难以磨灭的印记。

  3. ADJ Indelible ink or anindelible staincannot be removed or washed out. (污渍)洗不掉的 [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  It leaves indelible stains on clothes.

  它会在衣物上留下洗不掉的污渍。

  例：

  The message was written in indelible ink.

  这条信息是用不褪色的墨水写的。

  295.florid

  florid /?fl?r?d/ TEM8

  1. ADJ If you describesomething as florid,you disapprove of the fact that it is complicated andextravagant rather thanplain and simple. 过分花哨的 [表不满]

  例：

  ...florid language.

  ...过于华丽的词藻。

  2. ADJ Someone who is floridalways has ared face. 面色红润的

  例：

  Jacobs was a stout, florid man.

  雅各布斯是个身材结实，脸色红润的男人。

  296.malfeasance

  malfeasance /m?l?fi?z?ns/

  N the doing of a wrongful orillegal act,esp by a public official (公共官员的)渎职行为 [法律]→compare misfeasance, nonfeasance

  297.pastoral

  pastoral /?pɑ?st?r?l/ TEM8

  1. ADJ The pastoral duties ofa priest orother religious leader involve looking after the people he or shehasresponsibility for, especially by helping them with their personalproblems. 牧师职责的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...thepastoral care of the sick.

  …牧师对病人的照料。

  2. ADJ A pastoral place,atmosphere, oridea is characteristic of peaceful country life and scenery. 田园生活的; 田园风光的 [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...a tranquil pastoral scene.

  …宁静的田园风光。

  298.intemperance

  intemperance [in'temp?r?ns]

  n.

  无节制;放纵;过度;纵情

  无节制(或放纵)的行为

  饮酒无度;酗酒

  299.inimical

  inimical /??n?m?k?l/

  ADJ Conditions that areinimical tosomething make it difficult for that thing to exist or do well. 不利的 [正式]

  例：

  ...goals inimical to Western interests.

  ...对西方利益不利的目标。

  300.mellifluous

  mellifluous /m??l?fl??s/

  ADJ A mellifluous voice orpiece of musicis smooth and gentle and very pleasant to listen to. 悦耳的; 温柔的; 动听的 [正式] [usu ADJ n]

  例：

  I grew up around people whohad wonderful, mellifluous voices.

  我是在一群有着悦耳动听嗓音的人周围长大的。

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