在线4000 Essential English Words meaning课程其他-中国考试

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esˈθetɪk; ɛsˈθɛtɪk

If something is aesthetic, then it is concerned with a love of beauty.

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'ærəɡənt

If someone is arrogant, they think that they are more important than others.

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'baɪəs

A bias is a person’s likelihood to like one thing more than another thing.

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'kænjən

A canyon is a narrow valley with steep walls through which a river often flows.

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krik

A creek is a stream or small river.

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drɪl

A drill is a tool with a point that spins in order to make a hole.

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ɪɡ'zɛkjətɪv

An executive is the top manager of a business.

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fə'tig

Fatigue is a feeling of extreme tiredness.

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ɪn'klaɪn

An incline is a sharp rise in something, especially a hill or mountain.

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'næsti

If something is nasty, then it is not nice or pleasant.

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pɚ'siv

To perceive something means to be aware of it.

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'praɪmet

A primate is a type of mammal that includes monkeys, apes, and humans.

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'prɪmətɪv

If something is primitive, then it is simple, basic, and not very developed.

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'stɛrɪətaɪp

A stereotype is a general but often incorrect idea about a person or thing.

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'stɪki

If something is sticky, then it is covered with a substance that things stick to.

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'tɝmaɪt

A termite is an insect that lives in groups and feeds on wood.

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,ðɛr'baɪ

If we say that thereby something happens, we mean it is a result of something else.

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trel

A trail is a path for travelling by foot through a wild area.

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twɪɡ

A twig is a short and thin branch from a tree or bush.

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'wɛl'fɛr

Welfare is the health and happiness of a person or group.

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