English Vocabulary Collecting -1

All Vocabulary

There are detailed definitions for the vocabularies in bold
ALL the EXPLANATION are COME FROM CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY

Vocabulary	Part of Speech	中文释义
to contend with	Phrase	必须处理，必须应对（困境或不愉快的事）
throngs of pedestrians	Phrase	熙熙攘攘的行人
vibrant	Adjective	活跃的；精力充沛的；热情洋溢的
turf war	Noun	地盘争夺战
take a detour	Phrase	绕道而行
nuisance	Noun	麻烦事
obstruction	Noun	阻塞
navigate through sth.	Verb	通过某物
glued to sth.	Verb	执着于某事
acrobatics	Noun	杂技
vacate	Verb	腾出（一个空间）
cacophony	Noun	刺耳声音
ear-splitting	Adjective	刺耳的
unbearable	Adjective	无法忍受的
pedestrian zone	Noun	步行区
wannabe	Noun / Adjective	想要成为的（人）
tone-deaf vocalists	Noun	音痴的歌手
amplifiers	Noun	放大器
gravy train	Noun	坐享其成的机会；轻松赚钱的来源
profiteers	Noun	牟取暴利者
belt out	Phrasal verb	大声唱出
deafening ballads	Adjective	震耳欲聋的歌
inadequate	Adjective	不足的
eager amateur	Noun	业余爱好者
drowned out	Phrasal verb	淹没
obligation	Noun	义务
entrepreneurial	Adjective	企业家的（精神）
law-abiding	Adjective	守法的
be stripped	Verb phrase	被剥夺
income stream	Noun	收入来源
breadline	Noun	贫困线
be exempted	Verb phrase	被豁免
gimmick	Noun	噱头
distinguishing between sth. and sth.	Phrase	区分某物和某物
audition	Noun	试镜;试奏;试唱;试演
mandatory	Adjective	强制性的
dissatisfied with sth.	Adjective	对某事不满意
named sth. as an issue	Verb Phrase	将某事列为问题
think tanker	Noun	智库人士
snazzy	Adjective	漂亮时髦的
attributed their negative feelings to social media	Verb Phrase	将负面情绪归咎于社交媒体
underscore	Verb	强调
social media natives	Noun Phrase	社交媒体原住民
omnipresent	Adjective	无所不在的
profound	Adjective	深刻的
implicitly	Adverb	含蓄、暗示
mood shifting	Adjective	情绪转变的
scruntinise	Verb	仔细观察
snap out of sth.	Verb Phrase	摆脱某种状态
shape out perceptions	Verb Phrase	塑造观念
desirable	Adjective	可取的、理想的
Dependent on	Adjective	依赖于
Constant bombardment of sth.	Noun Phrase	某事物的持续轰炸
Unattainable	Adjective	无法实现的
not unusual to	Adjective Phrase	并不少见的
enhance	Verb	增强
with the rise of sth.	Noun Phrase	随着某事物的兴起
indisputable	Adjective	无可争辩的
followed in sb. footsteps	Verb Phrase	效仿某人的做法
sceptical of sth.	Adjective	对某事持怀疑态度
impressionable	Adjective	易受影响的
phishing	noun	网络钓鱼
exceptionally sophisticated	adjective	非常复杂的
Outsmart	verb transitive	比……更聪明
hover over	phrase	悬停在某物上方
snoop on	phrase	偷窥
safeguard	noun	保护措施
crook	verb; noun	骗取；骗子
disguised	adjective	伪装的
sentence	noun / verb	句子 / 判决；判刑
have sb’s words ringing in sb’s eyes	phrase	某人的话萦绕在某人的脑海中
retrieve	verb	找回
word reached the ear of sb	phrase	消息传到某人耳中
prosper	verb	（某人）（在经济上）变得成功
flourishing	verb	（某物）蓬勃发展
establish	verb	建立；确定 / 发现 / 找出
groan in despair	noun	绝望地呻吟
wail	verb	（某人）哀号着说

Detailed definitions of difficult words

Vocabulary	Part of Speech	Explanation	Example Sentences
vibrant	adjective	energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm	The hope is that this area will develop into a vibrant commercial centre.
turf war	noun	a fight or an argument to decide who controls an area or an activity	The apes got into a turf war to decide who can live there.
detour	noun	a different or less direct route to a place that is used to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something on the way	You’d be wise to make a detour to avoid the roadworks.
nuisance	noun	something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you	Local residents claimed that the noise was causing a public nuisance.
obstruction	noun	something that blocks a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or the act of blocking something in this way	They were charged with obstruction of the police/of justice (= preventing the police/law courts from doing their jobs).
acrobatics	noun	the skills of an acrobat	He had spent the last ten years in a Peking Opera school, studying martial arts and acrobatics.
vacate	verb	to leave a room, building, chair, etc. so that it is available for other people	Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon.
cacophony	noun	an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds:	As we entered the farmyard we were met with a cacophony of animal sounds.
wannabe	noun	a person who is trying to become famous, usually unsuccessfully:	The bar is frequented by wannabe actresses and film directors.
gravy train	noun	a way of making money quickly, easily, and often dishonestly	Conferences are seen as a gravy train by many organisers who charge exorbitant rates for poor services.
profiteers	noun	a person who takes advantage of a situation in which other people are suffering to make a profit, often by selling goods that are difficult to get at a high price	Humanitarian aid such as cans of oil were resold by war profiteers.
inadequate	adjective	not good enough or too low in quality / too small in amount	woefully inadequate: This work is woefully (= extremely) inadequate - you’ll have to do it again.
amateur	noun	taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job	He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.
entrepreneurial (~skills / spirit)	adjective	relating to someone who starts their own business or is good at seeing new opportunities to make money	entrepreneurial spirit: She’ll make money - she’s got that entrepreneurial spirit.
law-abiding	adjective	Someone who is law-abiding obeys the law	Such actions against law-abiding citizens will not be tolerated.
be stripped	verb phrase	passive form: to remove, pull, or tear the covering or outer layer from something / to take something important, such as a title, away from someone, usually as a punishment	Huge areas of land have been stripped of all trees and vegetation.
income stream	noun	a regular supply of money that comes from something such as an investment or business	There would be an attractive income stream from renting out part of the property.
breadline (~on / above / below / above)	noun	the level of income people have when they are extremely poor	Most students are on / close to / below the breadline.
distinguishing between sth. and sth.	phrase	A distinguishing mark or feature is one that makes someone or something different from similar people or things	Distinguishing between an apple and an orange is easy because they have different colors and textures.
mandatory	adjective	Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law	The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
attributed their negative feelings to social media	Verb Phrase	Assigned blame or cause for negative emotions to social media	Many teenagers attributed their negative feelings to social media platforms that promote unrealistic body image standards.
underscore	Verb	Emphasize or draw attention to	The recent cyberattack underscores the importance of strong cybersecurity measures for businesses.
social media natives	Noun Phrase	People who grew up using social media from a young age	As social media natives, the younger generation is more comfortable sharing personal information online.
omnipresent	Adjective	Present everywhere at the same time	With smartphones and Wi-Fi, social media has become omnipresent in our daily lives.
profound	Adjective	Having deep or far-reaching effects	The invention of the internet has had a profound impact on how we communicate and access information.
implicitly	Adverb	The quality of being implied or suggested, but not directly expressed	The movie’s dialogue had an implicity that left viewers to interpret the deeper meanings.
scrutinise	Verb	Examine or observe carefully and in detail	Financial auditors will scruntinise the company’s accounts to ensure compliance with regulations.
snap out of sth.	Verb Phrase	Recover quickly from a particular state or condition	After a few deep breaths, she was able to snap out of her anxiety and focus on the task at hand.
shape out perceptions	Verb Phrase	Influence or mold how something is perceived	Advertising campaigns are designed to shape out perceptions and create desire for products.
Dependent on	Adjective	Relying on or requiring something	Small businesses are often dependent on local customers for their revenue.
Constant bombardment of sth.	Noun Phrase	Continuous and overwhelming exposure to something	City dwellers experience a constant bombardment of noise and visual stimuli.
Unattainable	Adjective	Unable to be achieved or obtained	For many, the societal standard of physical perfection is unattainable.
not unusual to	Adjective Phrase	Fairly common or normal	In today’s digital age, it is not unusual to see people constantly checking their phones.
enhance	Verb	Increase or improve something	Regular exercise can enhance physical and mental well-being.
with the rise of sth.	Noun Phrase	As something becomes more prevalent or popular	With the rise of online shopping, many traditional retail stores have struggled to compete.
indisputable	Adjective	Unable to be questioned or doubted	It is indisputable that climate change is a pressing global issue that requires immediate action.
followed in sb. footsteps	Verb Phrase	Pursued the same path or career as someone else	After completing her medical degree, she followed in her father’s footsteps and became a doctor.
sceptical of sth.	Adjective	Having doubts or reservations about something	Many consumers are sceptical of product claims that seem too good to be true.
impressionable	Adjective	Easily influenced or swayed by others	Young children are often impressionable and may adopt the behaviors of those around them.

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Vocabulary	Part of Speech	Explanation	Example Sentences
acrobatics	noun	the skills of an acrobat	He had spent the last ten years in a Peking Opera school, studying martial arts and acrobatics.
amateur	noun	taking part in an activity for pleasure, not as a job	He was an amateur singer until the age of 40, when he turned professional.
attributed their negative feelings to social media	Verb Phrase	Assigned blame or cause for negative emotions to social media	Many teenagers attributed their negative feelings to social media platforms that promote unrealistic body image standards.
be stripped	verb phrase	passive form: to remove, pull, or tear the covering or outer layer from something / to take something important, such as a title, away from someone, usually as a punishment	Huge areas of land have been stripped of all trees and vegetation.
breadline (~on / above / below / close to)	noun	the level of income people have when they are extremely poor	Most students are on / close to / below the breadline.
cacophony	noun	an unpleasant mixture of loud sounds:	As we entered the farmyard we were met with a cacophony of animal sounds.
Constant bombardment of sth.	Noun Phrase	Continuous and overwhelming exposure to something	City dwellers experience a constant bombardment of noise and visual stimuli.
Dependent on	Adjective	Relying on or requiring something	Small businesses are often dependent on local customers for their revenue.
detour	noun	a different or less direct route to a place that is used to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something on the way	You’d be wise to make a detour to avoid the roadworks.
distinguishing between sth. and sth.	phrase	A distinguishing mark or feature is one that makes someone or something different from similar people or things	Distinguishing between an apple and an orange is easy because they have different colors and textures.
enhance	Verb	Increase or improve something	Regular exercise can enhance physical and mental well-being.
entrepreneurial (~skills / spirt)	adjective	relating to someone who starts their own business or is good at seeing new opportunities to make money	entrepreneurial spirit: She’ll make money - she’s got that entrepreneurial spirit.
followed in sb. footsteps	Verb Phrase	Pursued the same path or career as someone else	After completing her medical degree, she followed in her father’s footsteps and became a doctor.
gravy train	noun	a way of making money quickly, easily, and often dishonestly	Conferences are seen as a gravy train by many organisers who charge exorbitant rates for poor services.
implicitly	Adverb	The quality of being implied or suggested, but not directly expressed	The movie’s dialogue had an implicity that left viewers to interpret the deeper meanings.
impressionable	Adjective	Easily influenced or swayed by others	Young children are often impressionable and may adopt the behaviors of those around them.
inadequate	adjective	not good enough or too low in quality / too small in amount	woefully inadequate: This work is woefully (= extremely) inadequate - you’ll have to do it again.
income stream	noun	a regular supply of money that comes from something such as an investment or business	There would be an attractive income stream from renting out part of the property.
indisputable	Adjective	Unable to be questioned or doubted	It is indisputable that climate change is a pressing global issue that requires immediate action.
law-abiding	adjective	Someone who is law-abiding obeys the law	Such actions against law-abiding citizens will not be tolerated.
mandatory	adjective	Something that is mandatory must be done, or is demanded by law	The minister is calling for mandatory prison sentences for people who assault police officers.
not unusual to	Adjective Phrase	Fairly common or normal	In today’s digital age, it is not unusual to see people constantly checking their phones.
nuisance	noun	something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you	Local residents claimed that the noise was causing a public nuisance.
obstruction	noun	something that blocks a road, passage, entrance, etc. so that nothing can go along it, or the act of blocking something in this way	They were charged with obstruction of the police/of justice (= preventing the police/law courts from doing their jobs).
omnipresent	Adjective	Present everywhere at the same time	With smartphones and Wi-Fi, social media has become omnipresent in our daily lives.
profiteers	noun	a person who takes advantage of a situation in which other people are suffering to make a profit, often by selling goods that are difficult to get at a high price	Humanitarian aid such as cans of oil were resold by war profiteers.
profound	Adjective	Having deep or far-reaching effects	The invention of the internet has had a profound impact on how we communicate and access information.
sceptical of sth.	Adjective	Having doubts or reservations about something	Many consumers are sceptical of product claims that seem too good to be true.
scrutinise	Verb	Examine or observe carefully and in detail	Financial auditors will scruntinise the company’s accounts to ensure compliance with regulations.
shape out perceptions	Verb Phrase	Influence or mold how something is perceived	Advertising campaigns are designed to shape out perceptions and create desire for products.
snap out of sth.	Verb Phrase	Recover quickly from a particular state or condition	After a few deep breaths, she was able to snap out of her anxiety and focus on the task at hand.
social media natives	Noun Phrase	People who grew up using social media from a young age	As social media natives, the younger generation is more comfortable sharing personal information online.
turf war	noun	a fight or an argument to decide who controls an area or an activity	The apes got into a turf war to decide who can live there.
Unattainable	Adjective	Unable to be achieved or obtained	For many, the societal standard of physical perfection is unattainable.
underscore	Verb	Emphasize or draw attention to	The recent cyberattack underscores the importance of strong cybersecurity measures for businesses.
vacate	verb	to leave a room, building, chair, etc. so that it is available for other people	Hotel guests are requested to vacate their rooms by noon.
vibrant	adjective	energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm	The hope is that this area will develop into a vibrant commercial centre.
wannabe	noun	a person who is trying to become famous, usually unsuccessfully:	The bar is frequented by wannabe actresses and film directors.
with the rise of sth.	Noun Phrase	As something becomes more prevalent or popular	With the rise of online shopping, many traditional retail stores have struggled to compete.