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

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ə'kjumjəlet

To accumulate something is to collect a lot of it over time.

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'ɛrɪəl

When something is aerial, it relates to being in the air or flying.

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ˌæpəˈrætəs

An apparatus is a device used for a particular purpose.

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'ævəlæntʃ

An avalanche is a large amount of snow, ice, and rock falling off a mountain.

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kən'sɪstənsi

Consistency is the state of always behaving in the same way.

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dɪs'tʃɑrdʒ

To discharge someone is to allow them to leave from a place, usually a hospital.

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'ɛpɪsod

An episode is something that happens as part of a series of events.

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ɪn'tækt

When something is intact, it is complete and not damaged.

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'mɔrtl

When a person is mortal, they cannot live forever.

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'omən

An omen is a sign of what will happen in the future.

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,ovɚ'kæst

When the sky is overcast, it is full of clouds and is not sunny.

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'pɔɪnjənt

When something is poignant, it causes a very strong feeling of sadness.

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'rendʒɚ

A ranger is a person who protects forests or parks.

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'rʌbl

Rubble is piles of broken stone and wood created after a building is destroyed.

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sɪ'klud

To seclude someone means to keep them away from other people.

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'saɪdwez

If something moves sideways, then it moves to or from the side.

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sɑb

To sob is to cry loudly.

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'sobɚ

When something or someone is sober, they are serious and calm.

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spɛk

A speck is a very small mark or amount.

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'ʌpbrɪŋɪŋ

An upbringing is the way that someone is taught to behave by their parents.

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