285 詞
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early-warning
預警
英文釋義：預警
用法／搭配：為規程漂移建立預警。
Example · TTS
Build early-warning for protocol drift. （預警）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
earnest
adj. 嚴肅認真的
英文釋義：very serious and sincere
相似詞：grave, solemn, staid, sober
相反詞：intoxicated, playful
派生詞：earnestness n.
用法／搭配：an earnest machine operator 認真的機器操作員
Example · TTS
Both sides were deeply in earnest, even passionate. （嚴肅認真的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
earthy
土的；粗俗的
英文釋義：conspicuously and tastelessly indecent; not far removed from or suggestive of nature
相似詞：crude, gross, vulgar, down-to-earth
相反詞：refined, net
派生詞：earth n.
用法／搭配：核心義：conspicuously and tastelessly indecent。中文錨點：土的；粗俗的。GRE tip: "earthy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an earthy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather earthy; earthy enough to... Sentence frame: Her earthy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「土的；粗俗的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Only a little earthy bank separates me from the edge of the ocean. （土的；粗俗的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
easel
畫架｜教學補註：an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
英文釋義：an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)
用法／搭配：核心義：an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)。中文錨點：畫架｜教學補註：an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)。GRE tip: "easel" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the easel of X; a sense / degree / lack of easel; amid / despite easel Sentence frame: The debate turns on the easel of ______. （空格填入與「畫架｜教學補註：an upright tripod for displaying something (usually an artist's canvas)」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of easel is crucial to understanding the argument. （畫架）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ebb
退潮；衰弱
英文釋義：a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number); the outward flow of the tide
相似詞：ebbing, wane, reflux
相反詞：tide
派生詞：ebbing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)。中文錨點：退潮；衰弱。GRE tip: "ebb" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ebb of X; a sense / degree / lack of ebb; amid / despite ebb Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ebb of ______. （空格填入與「退潮；衰弱」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The patient's strength ebbed away. （退潮；衰弱）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
ebullience
熱情奔放的
英文釋義：overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
相似詞：exuberance, enthusiasm
派生詞：ebullient adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval。中文錨點：熱情奔放的。GRE tip: "ebullience" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ebullience of X; a sense / degree / lack of ebullience; amid / despite ebullience Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ebullience of ______. （空格填入與「熱情奔放的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of ebullience is crucial to understanding the argument. （熱情奔放的）
詳細 · 救命800
ebullient
adj. 熱情奔放的
英文釋義：lively and enthusiastic
相似詞：effervescent, exuberant
相反詞：apathetic, listless, noneffervescent, still, restrained, subdued
派生詞：ebullience n.
用法／搭配：ebullient performers 熱情奔放的表演者
Example · TTS
Consider this case: ebullient performers. （熱情奔放的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
eclectic
adj. 混合的｜教學補註：composed of elements drawn from various sources
英文釋義：composed of elements drawn from various sources
相似詞：heterogeneous, assorted, motley
相反詞：narrow, exclusive, homogeneous, uniform, autogenous
派生詞：eclecticism n.
形近詞：ecumenical 世界範圍的普遍的 ｜ eclectic 兼收幷蓄的 ｜ ecclesiastical 教會的基督教的
用法／搭配：eclectic tastes in music 音樂品味廣泛
Example · TTS
Consider this case: eclectic tastes in music. （混合的）
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ecology
生態學
英文釋義：生態學
用法／搭配：思考跨團隊錯誤生態。
Example · TTS
Think ecology of errors across teams. （生態學）
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economical
節省的
英文釋義：節省的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：節省的
Example · TTS
On the exam, economical most nearly means a sense of "節省的". （節省的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
ecstasy
n. 狂喜｜教學補註：intense joy
英文釋義：intense joy
相似詞：elation, euphoria, exhilaration, rapture
相反詞：depression, dysphoria
派生詞：ecstatic adj.
用法／搭配：be in ecstasy over the offer from Harvard University 因被哈佛的錄取而欣喜如狂
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the be in ecstasy over the offer from Harvard University. （狂喜）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
ecstatic
狂喜的｜教學補註：feeling great rapture or delight
英文釋義：feeling great rapture or delight
相似詞：enraptured, rapturous, rapt, rhapsodic
相反詞：disenchant
派生詞：ecstasy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：feeling great rapture or delight。中文錨點：狂喜的｜教學補註：feeling great rapture or delight。GRE tip: "ecstatic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ecstatic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ecstatic; ecstatic enough to... Sentence frame: Her ecstatic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「狂喜的｜教學補註：feeling great rapture or delight」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her ecstatic approach to the evidence. （狂喜的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
ecumenical
普遍的｜教學補註：concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
英文釋義：concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; of worldwide scope or applicability; ; - Christopher Morley
相似詞：ecumenic, oecumenic, oecumenical, cosmopolitan, general, universal
相反詞：endemic, provincial, local, particular, specific, particular proposition
派生詞：ecumenism n.
形近詞：ecumenical 世界範圍的普遍的 ｜ eclectic 兼收幷蓄的 ｜ ecclesiastical 教會的基督教的
用法／搭配：核心義：concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions。中文錨點：普遍的｜教學補註：concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions。GRE tip: "ecumenical" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an ecumenical argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather ecumenical; ecumenical enough to... Sentence frame: Her ecumenical ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「普遍的｜教學補註：concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The shrewdest political and ecumenical comment of our time. （普遍的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
edgy
易怒的｜教學補註：being in a tense state
英文釋義：being in a tense state
相似詞：high-strung, jittery, jumpy, nervy, overstrung, restive
相反詞：smooth
派生詞：edge n., edginess n.
用法／搭配：核心義：being in a tense state。中文錨點：易怒的｜教學補註：being in a tense state。GRE tip: "edgy" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an edgy argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather edgy; edgy enough to... Sentence frame: Her edgy ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「易怒的｜教學補註：being in a tense state」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her edgy approach to the evidence. （易怒的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
edict
敕令；公告
英文釋義：敕令；公告
用法／搭配：實驗室公告應像程式一樣版本化。
Example · TTS
Lab edicts should be versioned like code. （敕令；公告）
詳細 · 紅寶書
edify
啓迪｜教學補註：make understand
英文釋義：make understand
相似詞：enlighten
派生詞：edification n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make understand。中文錨點：啓迪｜教學補註：make understand。GRE tip: treat "edify" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to edify sth; refuse / choose / begin to edify; the edifying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to edify ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「啓迪｜教學補註：make understand」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to edify what they had once defended. （啓迪）
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edit
剪輯
英文釋義：剪輯
用法／搭配：剪輯室每次剪輯都要標。
Example · TTS
Label every edit in the bay. （剪輯）
詳細 · 紅寶書
eerie
可怕的；怪異的
英文釋義：suggestive of the supernatural; mysterious; inspiring a feeling of fear; strange and frightening
相似詞：eery
用法／搭配：核心義：suggestive of the supernatural。中文錨點：可怕的；怪異的。GRE tip: "eerie" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an eerie argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather eerie; eerie enough to... Sentence frame: Her eerie ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可怕的；怪異的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An uncomfortable and eerie stillness in the woods. （可怕的；怪異的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
effect
結果；效應；使發生
英文釋義：結果；效應；使發生
用法／搭配：用預先指定控制估計效應。
Example · TTS
Estimate the effect with pre-specified controls. （結果；效應；使發生）
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effective
有效的
英文釋義：有效的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：有效的
Example · TTS
On the exam, effective most nearly means a sense of "有效的". （有效的）
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effectuate
使實現
英文釋義：使實現
用法／搭配：考意錨點：使實現
Example · TTS
On the exam, effectuate most nearly means a sense of "使實現". （使實現）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
effeminate
柔弱的｜教學補註：having unsuitable feminine qualities
英文釋義：having unsuitable feminine qualities
相似詞：emasculate, epicene, cissy, sissified, sissyish, sissy
派生詞：effeminateness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having unsuitable feminine qualities。中文錨點：柔弱的｜教學補註：having unsuitable feminine qualities。GRE tip: "effeminate" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an effeminate argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather effeminate; effeminate enough to... Sentence frame: Her effeminate ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「柔弱的｜教學補註：having unsuitable feminine qualities」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her effeminate approach to the evidence. （柔弱的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
effervesce
冒氣泡；興奮
英文釋義：become bubbly or frothy or foaming
相似詞：foam, froth, fizz, sparkle
派生詞：effervescent adj., effervescence n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to become bubbly or frothy or foaming。中文錨點：冒氣泡；興奮。GRE tip: treat "effervesce" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to effervesce sth; refuse / choose / begin to effervesce; the effervescing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to effervesce ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「冒氣泡；興奮」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to effervesce what they had once defended. （冒氣泡；興奮）
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effervescent
冒泡的；活潑的
英文釋義：冒泡的；活潑的
用法／搭配：活潑敘事≠識別策略。
Example · TTS
Effervescent storytelling ≠ identification. （冒泡的；活潑的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
efficacious
有效的｜教學補註：marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect
英文釋義：marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect; -Aldous Huxley; producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect; -LewisMumford
相似詞：effective, effectual
相反詞：ineffective, inefficacious
派生詞：efficacy n., efficaciousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect。中文錨點：有效的｜教學補註：marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect。GRE tip: "efficacious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an efficacious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather efficacious; efficacious enough to... Sentence frame: Her efficacious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「有效的｜教學補註：marked by qualities giving the power to produce an intended effect」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Written propaganda is less efficacious than the habits and prejudices...of the readers. （有效的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
efficient
有效率的
英文釋義：有效率的
用法／搭配：有效率估計量不自動無偏。
Example · TTS
An efficient estimator is not automatically unbiased. （有效率的）
詳細 · GRE3000
effluvium
難聞的氣味
英文釋義：a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)
用法／搭配：核心義：a foul-smelling outflow or vapor (especially a gaseous waste)。中文錨點：難聞的氣味。GRE tip: "effluvium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the effluvium of X; a sense / degree / lack of effluvium; amid / despite effluvium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the effluvium of ______. （空格填入與「難聞的氣味」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of effluvium is crucial to understanding the argument. （難聞的氣味）
詳細 · 複習詞
effrontary
厚顏無恥的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：厚顏無恥的。GRE tip: "effrontary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the effrontary of X; a sense / degree / lack of effrontary; amid / despite effrontary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the effrontary of ______. （空格填入與「厚顏無恥的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of effrontary is crucial to understanding the argument. （厚顏無恥的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
effrontery
厚顏無恥｜教學補註：audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
英文釋義：audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to
相似詞：presumption, presumptuousness, assumption
相反詞：modesty, deference
用法／搭配：核心義：audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to。中文錨點：厚顏無恥｜教學補註：audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to。GRE tip: "effrontery" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the effrontery of X; a sense / degree / lack of effrontery; amid / despite effrontery Sentence frame: The debate turns on the effrontery of ______. （空格填入與「厚顏無恥｜教學補註：audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of effrontery is crucial to understanding the argument. （厚顏無恥）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
effulgent
輝煌的；光輝燦爛的
英文釋義：radiating or as if radiating light
相似詞：beaming, beamy, radiant, refulgent
派生詞：effulgence n.
形近詞：effusive = emotional 感情橫溢的 ｜ effulgent 光輝燦爛的 = refulgent 輝煌的 ｜ effluvia 臭氣
用法／搭配：核心義：radiating or as if radiating light。中文錨點：輝煌的；光輝燦爛的。GRE tip: "effulgent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an effulgent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather effulgent; effulgent enough to... Sentence frame: Her effulgent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「輝煌的；光輝燦爛的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The effulgent daffodils. （輝煌的；光輝燦爛的）
詳細 · 救命800
effusive
adj. 充滿感情的
英文釋義：excessive in emotional expression
相似詞：emotional, demonstrative
相反詞：cerebral, unemotional, undemonstrative
派生詞：effusiveness n.
形近詞：effusive = emotional 感情橫溢的 ｜ effulgent 光輝燦爛的 = refulgent 輝煌的 ｜ effluvia 臭氣
用法／搭配：effusive in praise 充滿感情的讚美
Example · TTS
Insincere and effusive demonstrations of sentimental friendship. （充滿感情的）
詳細 · 救命800
egalitarian
adj. 平等的｜教學補註：equal for all people
英文釋義：equal for all people
相似詞：impartial, unprejudiced
相反詞：elitist, partial, prejudiced
派生詞：egality n.
用法／搭配：egalitarian policies 平等的政策
Example · TTS
Consider this case: egalitarian policies. （平等的）
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egotism
自我中心
英文釋義：自我中心
用法／搭配：考意錨點：自我中心
Example · TTS
On the exam, egotism most nearly means a sense of "自我中心". （自我中心）
詳細 · 複習詞、重要詞
egregious
臭名昭著的；過分的
英文釋義：conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
相似詞：crying, flagrant, glaring, gross, rank
相反詞：laugh, net
形近詞：gregarious 羣居的 ｜ egregious 惡名昭著的；極壞的；過分的
用法／搭配：核心義：conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible。中文錨點：臭名昭著的；過分的。GRE tip: "egregious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an egregious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather egregious; egregious enough to... Sentence frame: Her egregious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「臭名昭著的；過分的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An egregious lie. （臭名昭著的；過分的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
egress
出口；外出
英文釋義：出口；外出
用法／搭配：清楚的出口動線是實驗室安全的一部分。
Example · TTS
Clear egress routes are part of lab safety. （出口；外出）
詳細 · 紅寶書
eidetic
異常清晰的
英文釋義：of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy
用法／搭配：核心義：of visual imagery of almost photographic accuracy。中文錨點：異常清晰的。GRE tip: "eidetic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an eidetic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather eidetic; eidetic enough to... Sentence frame: Her eidetic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「異常清晰的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her eidetic approach to the evidence. （異常清晰的）
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eject
彈出；驅逐
英文釋義：彈出；驅逐
用法／搭配：保全把搗亂者驅離會場。
Example · TTS
Security ejected disruptors from the hall. （彈出；驅逐）
詳細 · 救命800
elate
v. 使開心｜教學補註：to fill with joy or pride
英文釋義：to fill with joy or pride
相似詞：exhilarate, elevate
相反詞：depress, demote, lower
派生詞：elation n.
用法／搭配：news to elate the hearer 使聽衆歡欣鼓舞的消息
Example · TTS
They had to news to elate the hearer. （使開心）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
elated
洋洋得意的；喜悅的
英文釋義：fill with high spirits; fill with optimism; exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
相似詞：elate, uplift, intoxicate, gleeful, joyful, jubilant
相反詞：dejected, depress
用法／搭配：核心義：to fill with high spirits。中文錨點：洋洋得意的；喜悅的。GRE tip: treat "elated" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to elated sth; refuse / choose / begin to elated; the elatedding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to elated ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「洋洋得意的；喜悅的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Felt elated and excited. （洋洋得意的；喜悅的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
elegiac
哀悼的；悲哀的
英文釋義：resembling or characteristic of or appropriate to an elegy; expressing sorrow often for something past
用法／搭配：核心義：resembling or characteristic of or appropriate to an elegy。中文錨點：哀悼的；悲哀的。GRE tip: "elegiac" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an elegiac argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather elegiac; elegiac enough to... Sentence frame: Her elegiac ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「哀悼的；悲哀的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An elegiac lament for youthful ideals. （哀悼的；悲哀的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
elegy
輓歌｜教學補註：a mournful poem
英文釋義：a mournful poem; a lament for the dead
相似詞：lament
相反詞：paean, encomium
派生詞：elegist n., elegize v.
形近詞：elegy 哀歌 ｜ panegyric 頌詞 ｜ encomium 頌詞 ｜ extol = eulogize 讚揚
用法／搭配：核心義：a mournful poem。中文錨點：輓歌｜教學補註：a mournful poem。GRE tip: "elegy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the elegy of X; a sense / degree / lack of elegy; amid / despite elegy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the elegy of ______. （空格填入與「輓歌｜教學補註：a mournful poem」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of elegy is crucial to understanding the argument. （輓歌）
詳細 · 救命800
elephantine
adj. 笨拙的｜教學補註：clumsy, ponderous
英文釋義：clumsy, ponderous
相似詞：awkward, maladroit
相反詞：graceful, skillful, adept, adroit
用法／搭配：elephantine movements 笨拙的行動
Example · TTS
Consider this case: elephantine movements. （笨拙的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
eligible
合格的；有資格的
英文釋義：qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
相反詞：ineligible
派生詞：elect v., eligibility n.
用法／搭配：核心義：qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen。中文錨點：合格的；有資格的。GRE tip: "eligible" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an eligible argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather eligible; eligible enough to... Sentence frame: Her eligible ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「合格的；有資格的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Eligible for retirement benefits. （合格的；有資格的）
詳細 · 填空1300
elitism
精英主義｜教學補註：the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
英文釋義：the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
派生詞：elitist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals。中文錨點：精英主義｜教學補註：the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals。GRE tip: "elitism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the elitism of X; a sense / degree / lack of elitism; amid / despite elitism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the elitism of ______. （空格填入與「精英主義｜教學補註：the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of elitism is crucial to understanding the argument. （精英主義）
詳細 · 填空1300
elitist
精英主義的
英文釋義：someone who believes in rule by an elite group
相反詞：egalitarian
派生詞：elitism n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who believes in rule by an elite group。中文錨點：精英主義的。GRE tip: "elitist" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the elitist of X; a sense / degree / lack of elitist; amid / despite elitist Sentence frame: The debate turns on the elitist of ______. （空格填入與「精英主義的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a elitist in that debate. （精英主義的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
elixir
萬能藥｜教學補註：a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used i...
英文釋義：a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by mouth in order to mask an unpleasant taste; hypothetical substance that the alchemists believed to be capable of changing base metals into gold
用法／搭配：核心義：a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used in compounding medicines to be taken by m...。中文錨點：萬能藥｜教學補註：a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used i。GRE tip: "elixir" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the elixir of X; a sense / degree / lack of elixir; amid / despite elixir Sentence frame: The debate turns on the elixir of ______. （空格填入與「萬能藥｜教學補註：a sweet flavored liquid (usually containing a small amount of alcohol) used i」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of elixir is crucial to understanding the argument. （萬能藥）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
elliptical
橢圓的；省略的
英文釋義：rounded like an egg; characterized by extreme economy of expression or omission of superfluous elements; ; - H.O.Taylor
相似詞：egg-shaped, elliptic, oval, oval-shaped, ovate, oviform
派生詞：ellipse n.
用法／搭配：核心義：rounded like an egg。中文錨點：橢圓的；省略的。GRE tip: "elliptical" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an elliptical argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather elliptical; elliptical enough to... Sentence frame: Her elliptical ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「橢圓的；省略的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The explanation was concise, even elliptical to the verge of obscurity. （橢圓的；省略的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
elocution
演講術｜教學補註：an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
英文釋義：an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture
派生詞：elocutionary adj., elocutionist n., elocute v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture。中文錨點：演講術｜教學補註：an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture。GRE tip: "elocution" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the elocution of X; a sense / degree / lack of elocution; amid / despite elocution Sentence frame: The debate turns on the elocution of ______. （空格填入與「演講術｜教學補註：an expert manner of speaking involving control of voice and gesture」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of elocution is crucial to understanding the argument. （演講術）
詳細 · 紅寶書
eloquence
口才；修辭
英文釋義：powerful and effective language
相似詞：fluency, smoothness
相反詞：disfluency, roughness
派生詞：eloquent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：powerful and effective language。中文錨點：口才；修辭。GRE tip: "eloquence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the eloquence of X; a sense / degree / lack of eloquence; amid / despite eloquence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the eloquence of ______. （空格填入與「口才；修辭」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His eloquence attracted a large congregation. （口才；修辭）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
eloquent
雄辯的；有說服力的
英文釋義：雄辯的；有說服力的
用法／搭配：再雄辯的摘要仍需要引用。
Example · TTS
An eloquent summary still needs citations. （雄辯的；有說服力的）
詳細 · 救命800
elucidate
v. 闡明｜教學補註：to make clear especially by explanation or analysis
英文釋義：to make clear especially by explanation or analysis
相似詞：illuminate, enlighten
相反詞：obfuscate
派生詞：elucidative adj., lucidity n., elucidation n.
形近詞：lucrative 賺錢的 ｜ lucubrate 刻苦研究專心著作 ｜ lurid 可怕的 ｜ elucidate 闡明
用法／搭配：elucidate an abstruse equation in quantum mechanics 闡明一個難懂的量子力學方程
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to elucidate an abstruse equation in quantum mechanics. （闡明）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
elude
無法得到的
英文釋義：escape, either physically or mentally; be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by
相似詞：evade, bilk, escape, hedge, fudge, circumvent
派生詞：elusive adj., elusion n., eluding n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to escape, either physically or mentally。中文錨點：無法得到的。GRE tip: treat "elude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to elude sth; refuse / choose / begin to elude; the eluding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to elude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「無法得到的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The thief eluded the police. （無法得到的）
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elusion
逃避；躲避
英文釋義：逃避；躲避
用法／搭配：逃避同儕審查不是策略。
Example · TTS
Elusion of peer review is not strategy. （逃避；躲避）
詳細 · 救命800
elusive
adj. 難以捕捉的
英文釋義：hard to capture
相似詞：mysterious, cryptic
相反詞：obvious, accessible
派生詞：elude v., elusiveness n.
形近詞：ludicrous 荒謬的；可笑的 ｜ lugubrious 悲傷的 ｜ lucid 清晰地=pellucid ｜ elusive 難以捉摸的
用法／搭配：an elusive poem 難懂的詩
Example · TTS
A cabal of conspirators, each more elusive than the archterrorist. （難以捕捉的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
emaciate
消瘦；瘦弱
英文釋義：cause to grow thin or weak; grow weak and thin or waste away physically
相似詞：waste, macerate
相反詞：conserve
派生詞：emaciation n.
形近詞：emancipate 解放釋放某人 ｜ emaciate 使消瘦使衰弱 ｜ enunciate 闡明，清楚地發音 ｜ emanate 散發發出
用法／搭配：核心義：to cause to grow thin or weak。中文錨點：消瘦；瘦弱。GRE tip: treat "emaciate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to emaciate sth; refuse / choose / begin to emaciate; the emaciating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to emaciate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「消瘦；瘦弱」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
She emaciated during the chemotherapy. （消瘦；瘦弱）
詳細 · 複習詞
emanate
產生｜教學補註：proceed or issue forth, as from a source
英文釋義：proceed or issue forth, as from a source; give out (breath or an odor)
相似詞：exhale
相反詞：inhale
派生詞：emanation n.
形近詞：emancipate 解放釋放某人 ｜ emaciate 使消瘦使衰弱 ｜ enunciate 闡明，清楚地發音 ｜ emanate 散發發出
用法／搭配：核心義：to proceed or issue forth, as from a source。中文錨點：產生｜教學補註：proceed or issue forth, as from a source。GRE tip: treat "emanate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to emanate sth; refuse / choose / begin to emanate; the emanating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to emanate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「產生｜教學補註：proceed or issue forth, as from a source」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to emanate what they had once defended. （產生）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
emancipate
解放
英文釋義：解放
用法／搭配：開放工具能讓實驗室擺脫供應商鎖定。
Example · TTS
Open tools can emancipate labs from vendor lock-in. （解放）
詳細 · 複習詞
emasculate
閹割的；使柔弱
英文釋義：deprive of strength or vigor; remove the testicles of a male animal
相似詞：castrate, demasculinize, demasculinise, effeminate, epicene, cissy
派生詞：emasculation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to deprive of strength or vigor。中文錨點：閹割的；使柔弱。GRE tip: treat "emasculate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to emasculate sth; refuse / choose / begin to emasculate; the emasculating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to emasculate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「閹割的；使柔弱」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The Senate emasculated the law. （閹割的；使柔弱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
embargo
貿易禁令｜教學補註：a government order imposing a trade barrier
英文釋義：a government order imposing a trade barrier; ban the publication of (documents), as for security or copyright reasons
用法／搭配：核心義：a government order imposing a trade barrier。中文錨點：貿易禁令｜教學補註：a government order imposing a trade barrier。GRE tip: "embargo" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the embargo of X; a sense / degree / lack of embargo; amid / despite embargo Sentence frame: The debate turns on the embargo of ______. （空格填入與「貿易禁令｜教學補註：a government order imposing a trade barrier」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The U.S. embargoes Libya. （貿易禁令）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
embark
啟程著手
英文釋義：啟程著手
用法／搭配：考意錨點：啟程著手
Example · TTS
On the exam, embark most nearly means a sense of "啟程著手". （啟程著手）
詳細 · 紅寶書
embellish
修飾；裝扮
英文釋義：add details to; be beautiful to look at
相似詞：embroider, pad, lard, aggrandize, aggrandise, dramatize
相反詞：uglify
派生詞：embellishment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to add details to。中文錨點：修飾；裝扮。GRE tip: treat "embellish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to embellish sth; refuse / choose / begin to embellish; the embellishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to embellish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「修飾；裝扮」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to embellish what they had once defended. （修飾；裝扮）
詳細 · 紅寶書
embody
體現｜教學補註：represent in bodily form
英文釋義：represent in bodily form; represent, as of a character on stage
相似詞：incarnate, substantiate, be, personify
相反詞：disincarnate, disprove, refute, negate, differ
派生詞：embodiment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to represent in bodily form。中文錨點：體現｜教學補註：represent in bodily form。GRE tip: treat "embody" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to embody sth; refuse / choose / begin to embody; the embodying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to embody ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「體現｜教學補註：represent in bodily form」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
This painting embodies the feelings of the Romantic period. （體現）
詳細 · 紅寶書
embolden
鼓勵｜教學補註：give encouragement to
英文釋義：give encouragement to
相似詞：cheer, hearten, recreate
相反詞：dishearten
用法／搭配：核心義：to give encouragement to。中文錨點：鼓勵｜教學補註：give encouragement to。GRE tip: treat "embolden" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to embolden sth; refuse / choose / begin to embolden; the emboldenning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to embolden ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「鼓勵｜教學補註：give encouragement to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to embolden what they had once defended. （鼓勵）
詳細 · GRE3000
emboss
浮雕裝點｜教學補註：raise in a relief
英文釋義：raise in a relief
相似詞：boss, stamp
派生詞：embossment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to raise in a relief。中文錨點：浮雕裝點｜教學補註：raise in a relief。GRE tip: treat "emboss" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to emboss sth; refuse / choose / begin to emboss; the embossing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to emboss ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「浮雕裝點｜教學補註：raise in a relief」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Embossed stationery. （浮雕裝點）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
embrace
擁抱接納
英文釋義：擁抱接納
用法／搭配：考意錨點：擁抱接納
Example · TTS
On the exam, embrace most nearly means a sense of "擁抱接納". （擁抱接納）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
embryonic
胚胎的；未成熟的
英文釋義：胚胎的；未成熟的
用法／搭配：未成熟理論需要謹慎。
Example · TTS
An embryonic theory needs caution. （胚胎的；未成熟的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
emerald
翡翠｜教學補註：a green transparent form of beryl
英文釋義：a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone; a transparent piece of emerald that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
用法／搭配：核心義：a green transparent form of beryl。中文錨點：翡翠｜教學補註：a green transparent form of beryl。GRE tip: "emerald" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the emerald of X; a sense / degree / lack of emerald; amid / despite emerald Sentence frame: The debate turns on the emerald of ______. （空格填入與「翡翠｜教學補註：a green transparent form of beryl」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of emerald is crucial to understanding the argument. （翡翠）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
emerge
浮現；出現
英文釋義：浮現；出現
用法／搭配：清理日誌後模式才浮現。
Example · TTS
Patterns emerge only after cleaning logs. （浮現；出現）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
emergence
出現；興起
英文釋義：出現；興起
用法／搭配：開放規範的興起花了十年。
Example · TTS
The emergence of open norms took a decade. （出現；興起）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
emergency
緊急情況
英文釋義：緊急情況
用法／搭配：為資料洩漏準備緊急計畫。
Example · TTS
Have an emergency plan for data leaks. （緊急情況）
詳細 · 紅寶書
emigrate
移居國外｜教學補註：leave one's country of residence for a new one
英文釋義：leave one's country of residence for a new one
相反詞：immigrate
派生詞：emigration n., emigrant n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to leave one's country of residence for a new one。中文錨點：移居國外｜教學補註：leave one's country of residence for a new one。GRE tip: treat "emigrate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to emigrate sth; refuse / choose / begin to emigrate; the emigrating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to emigrate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「移居國外｜教學補註：leave one's country of residence for a new one」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Many people had to emigrate during the Nazi period. （移居國外）
詳細 · 紅寶書
emissary
密使｜教學補註：someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
英文釋義：someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
相似詞：envoy
用法／搭配：核心義：someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else。中文錨點：密使｜教學補註：someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else。GRE tip: "emissary" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the emissary of X; a sense / degree / lack of emissary; amid / despite emissary Sentence frame: The debate turns on the emissary of ______. （空格填入與「密使｜教學補註：someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a emissary in that debate. （密使）
詳細 · 複習詞
emolument
薪水；報酬
英文釋義：compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)
用法／搭配：核心義：compensation received by virtue of holding an office or having employment (usually in the form of wages or fees)。中文錨點：薪水；報酬。GRE tip: "emolument" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the emolument of X; a sense / degree / lack of emolument; amid / despite emolument Sentence frame: The debate turns on the emolument of ______. （空格填入與「薪水；報酬」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clause in the U.S. constitution prevents sitting legislators from receiving emoluments from their own votes. （薪水；報酬）
詳細 · 紅寶書
emote
誇張表現情感
英文釋義：give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role
派生詞：emotive adj., emotion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role。中文錨點：誇張表現情感。GRE tip: treat "emote" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to emote sth; refuse / choose / begin to emote; the emoting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to emote ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「誇張表現情感」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to emote what they had once defended. （誇張表現情感）
詳細 · 複習詞
empathy
移情；共鳴
英文釋義：understanding and entering into another's feelings
派生詞：empathetic adj., empathize v., empathise v.
用法／搭配：核心義：understanding and entering into another's feelings。中文錨點：移情；共鳴。GRE tip: "empathy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the empathy of X; a sense / degree / lack of empathy; amid / despite empathy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the empathy of ______. （空格填入與「移情；共鳴」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of empathy is crucial to understanding the argument. （移情；共鳴）
詳細 · 救命800
empirical
adj. 基於實驗或觀察的
英文釋義：based on observation or experiment
相似詞：experimental, observational
相反詞：theoretical
派生詞：empiricism n.
用法／搭配：empirical science 實驗科學
Example · TTS
An empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known. （基於實驗或觀察的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
empyreal
蒼天的；天空的
英文釋義：of or relating to the sky or heavens; inspiring awe; - M.S.Dworkin; - Hamilton Basso
相似詞：empyrean, sublime
派生詞：empyrean n.
用法／搭配：核心義：of or relating to the sky or heavens。中文錨點：蒼天的；天空的。GRE tip: "empyreal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an empyreal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather empyreal; empyreal enough to... Sentence frame: Her empyreal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「蒼天的；天空的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Well-meaning ineptitude that rises to empyreal absurdity. （蒼天的；天空的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
emulate
超越；模仿
英文釋義：strive to equal or match, especially by imitating; imitate the function of (another system), as by modifying the hardware or the software
相反詞：ignore, shun
派生詞：emulation n., emulator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to strive to equal or match, especially by imitating。中文錨點：超越；模仿。GRE tip: treat "emulate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to emulate sth; refuse / choose / begin to emulate; the emulating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to emulate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「超越；模仿」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He is emulating the skating skills of his older sister. （超越；模仿）
詳細 · GRE3000
enamel
瓷釉｜教學補註：hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth
英文釋義：hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth; a colored glassy compound (opaque or partially opaque) that is fused to the surface of metal or glass or pottery for decoration or protection
用法／搭配：核心義：hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth。中文錨點：瓷釉｜教學補註：hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth。GRE tip: "enamel" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the enamel of X; a sense / degree / lack of enamel; amid / despite enamel Sentence frame: The debate turns on the enamel of ______. （空格填入與「瓷釉｜教學補註：hard white substance covering the crown of a tooth」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of enamel is crucial to understanding the argument. （瓷釉）
詳細 · 救命800
enamored
adj. 迷戀的｜教學補註：filled with an intense or excessive love for
英文釋義：filled with an intense or excessive love for
相似詞：bewitched, captivated, infatuated
派生詞：enamoredness n.
用法／搭配：enamored of the movie idol 迷戀影星
Example · TTS
Consider this case: enamored of the movie idol. （迷戀的）
詳細 · GRE3000
enbrioder
詳細說明｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：詳細說明｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "enbrioder" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the enbrioder of X; a sense / degree / lack of enbrioder; amid / despite enbrioder Sentence frame: The debate turns on the enbrioder of ______. （空格填入與「詳細說明｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of enbrioder is crucial to understanding the argument. （詳細說明）
詳細 · 救命800
encapsulate
v. 概括｜教學補註：to summarize in a short way
英文釋義：to summarize in a short way
相似詞：abstract, epitomize, synopsize, recapitulate
相反詞：concrete
派生詞：encapsulation n.
用法／搭配：encapsulated in one sentence 用一句話概括
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to encapsulated in one sentence. （概括）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
enchant
迷住｜教學補註：hold spellbound
英文釋義：hold spellbound; attract; cause to be enamored
相似詞：enrapture, transport, enthrall, ravish, enthral, delight
相反詞：disenchant
派生詞：enchantment n., enchanter n.
形近詞：trenchant 犀利的尖刻的 ｜ penchant 嗜好愛好 ｜ treacherous 背叛的 ｜ enchant 使着迷=captivate
用法／搭配：核心義：to hold spellbound。中文錨點：迷住｜教學補註：hold spellbound。GRE tip: treat "enchant" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enchant sth; refuse / choose / begin to enchant; the enchanting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enchant ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「迷住｜教學補註：hold spellbound」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to enchant what they had once defended. （迷住）
詳細 · 救命800
enchanting
adj. 迷人的｜教學補註：attractive
英文釋義：attractive
相似詞：captivating, prepossessing
相反詞：disenchant
用法／搭配：an enchanting view 迷人的景色
Example · TTS
Enchanting music. （迷人的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
encomiast
讚美者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：讚美者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "encomiast" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the encomiast of X; a sense / degree / lack of encomiast; amid / despite encomiast Sentence frame: The debate turns on the encomiast of ______. （空格填入與「讚美者｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of encomiast is crucial to understanding the argument. （讚美者）
詳細 · 填空1300
encomium
讚美｜教學補註：a formal expression of praise
英文釋義：a formal expression of praise
相似詞：eulogy, panegyric, paean, pean
相反詞：invective, condemnation, dirge, elegy
派生詞：encomiastic adj.
形近詞：elegy 哀歌 ｜ panegyric 頌詞 ｜ encomium 頌詞 ｜ extol = eulogize 讚揚
用法／搭配：核心義：a formal expression of praise。中文錨點：讚美｜教學補註：a formal expression of praise。GRE tip: "encomium" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the encomium of X; a sense / degree / lack of encomium; amid / despite encomium Sentence frame: The debate turns on the encomium of ______. （空格填入與「讚美｜教學補註：a formal expression of praise」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of encomium is crucial to understanding the argument. （讚美）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b03 補錄
encompass
涵蓋
英文釋義：涵蓋
用法／搭配：考意錨點：涵蓋
Example · TTS
On the exam, encompass most nearly means a sense of "涵蓋". （涵蓋）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
encore
安可
英文釋義：安可
用法／搭配：考意錨點：安可
Example · TTS
On the exam, encore most nearly means a sense of "安可". （安可）
詳細 · 救命800
encroach
v. 侵佔，蠶食
英文釋義：to advance gradually take more of someone’s time, possessions, rights
相似詞：infringe, impinge, entrench, trench
派生詞：encroachment n., encroacher n.
用法／搭配：encroach upon the freedom of the individual 侵犯個人自由
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to encroach upon the freedom of the individual. （侵佔，蠶食）
詳細 · 救命800
encumber
v. 阻礙｜教學補註：to impede the function or activity of
英文釋義：to impede the function or activity of
相似詞：hamper, hinder, impede
相反詞：facilitate, assist, free
形近詞：encumber 妨礙 ｜ recumbent 側臥的躺着的 ｜ decumbent 橫臥俯臥 ｜ incumbent 在職的 有責任的
用法／搭配：encumber their progress 阻礙他們的進步
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to encumber their progress. （阻礙）
詳細 · 救命800
encyclopaedic
adj. 全面的，百科全書式的
英文釋義：covering everything or all important points
相似詞：comprehensive, exhaustive, thorough
相反詞：noncomprehensive
用法／搭配：museums should be encyclopaedic 博物館應當是百科全書式的
Example · TTS
Consider this case: museums should be encyclopaedic. （全面的，百科全書式的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
endorse
認可｜教學補註：be behind
英文釋義：be behind; approve of; give support or one's approval to
相似詞：back, indorse, support, second, certify
相反詞：advance, ahead, forward, front, veer, negate, first, decertify
派生詞：endorsement n., endorser n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to be behind。中文錨點：認可｜教學補註：be behind。GRE tip: treat "endorse" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to endorse sth; refuse / choose / begin to endorse; the endorsing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to endorse ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「認可｜教學補註：be behind」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Endorse a new project. （認可）
詳細 · 紅寶書
endow
捐贈｜教學補註：give qualities or abilities to
英文釋義：give qualities or abilities to; furnish with an endowment
相似詞：indue, gift, empower, invest, endue, dower
相反詞：divest
派生詞：endowment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to give qualities or abilities to。中文錨點：捐贈｜教學補註：give qualities or abilities to。GRE tip: treat "endow" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to endow sth; refuse / choose / begin to endow; the endowwing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to endow ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「捐贈｜教學補註：give qualities or abilities to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to endow what they had once defended. （捐贈）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
endue
授予；賦予
英文釋義：give qualities or abilities to
相似詞：endow, indue, gift, empower, invest
相反詞：divest
用法／搭配：核心義：to give qualities or abilities to。中文錨點：授予；賦予。GRE tip: treat "endue" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to endue sth; refuse / choose / begin to endue; the enduing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to endue ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「授予；賦予」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to endue what they had once defended. （授予；賦予）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
enervate
使衰弱｜教學補註：weaken mentally or morally
英文釋義：weaken mentally or morally; disturb the composure of
相似詞：faze, unnerve, unsettle
相反詞：invigorate, strengthen
派生詞：enervation n.
形近詞：enervate 使衰弱 ｜ inveterate 根深蒂固的 ｜ reverberate 反射回聲 ｜ visceral 內臟的本能的發自肺腑的
用法／搭配：核心義：to weaken mentally or morally。中文錨點：使衰弱｜教學補註：weaken mentally or morally。GRE tip: treat "enervate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enervate sth; refuse / choose / begin to enervate; the enervating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enervate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使衰弱｜教學補註：weaken mentally or morally」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After midnight, the noise began to enervate. （使衰弱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
enfeeble
使虛弱｜教學補註：make weak
英文釋義：make weak
相似詞：debilitate, drain
相反詞：strengthen, fortify
派生詞：enfeeblement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make weak。中文錨點：使虛弱｜教學補註：make weak。GRE tip: treat "enfeeble" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enfeeble sth; refuse / choose / begin to enfeeble; the enfeebling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enfeeble ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使虛弱｜教學補註：make weak」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to enfeeble what they had once defended. （使虛弱）
詳細 · 紅寶書
enfetter
束縛｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：束縛｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "enfetter" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the enfetter of X; a sense / degree / lack of enfetter; amid / despite enfetter Sentence frame: The debate turns on the enfetter of ______. （空格填入與「束縛｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of enfetter is crucial to understanding the argument. （束縛）
詳細 · 救命800
enfranchise
v. 解放｜教學補註：to set free
英文釋義：to set free
相似詞：emancipate, liberate, manumit, unfetter
相反詞：disenfranchise, confine
派生詞：enfranchisement n.
用法／搭配：modern labor-saving appliances enfranchised people 節省勞動力的現代設備將人們解放出來
Example · TTS
Slaves were enfranchised in the mid-19th century. （解放）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
engaging
吸引人的｜教學補註：carry out or participate in an activity
英文釋義：carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in; consume all of one's attention or time
相似詞：prosecute, engage, pursue, absorb, engross, occupy
相反詞：disengage, fire
用法／搭配：核心義：to carry out or participate in an activity。中文錨點：吸引人的｜教學補註：carry out or participate in an activity。GRE tip: treat "engaging" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to engaging sth; refuse / choose / begin to engaging; the engaginging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to engaging ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「吸引人的｜教學補註：carry out or participate in an activity」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
An engaging frankness. （吸引人的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
engrave
雕刻｜教學補註：carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
英文釋義：carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface; impress or affect deeply
相似詞：scratch, grave, inscribe, etch
派生詞：engraver n., gravure n., engraving n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface。中文錨點：雕刻｜教學補註：carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface。GRE tip: treat "engrave" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to engrave sth; refuse / choose / begin to engrave; the engraving of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to engrave ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「雕刻｜教學補註：carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Engraved the trophy cupt with the winner's. （雕刻）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
engross
全神貫注｜教學補註：devote (oneself) fully to
英文釋義：devote (oneself) fully to; consume all of one's attention or time
相似詞：steep, immerse, engulf, plunge, absorb, engage
相反詞：gradual, emit, disengage, fire
派生詞：engrossment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to devote (oneself) fully to。中文錨點：全神貫注｜教學補註：devote (oneself) fully to。GRE tip: treat "engross" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to engross sth; refuse / choose / begin to engross; the engrossing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to engross ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「全神貫注｜教學補註：devote (oneself) fully to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to engross what they had once defended. （全神貫注）
詳細 · 紅寶書
engulf
吞食｜教學補註：devote (oneself) fully to
英文釋義：devote (oneself) fully to; flow over or cover completely
相似詞：steep, immerse, plunge, engross, absorb
相反詞：gradual, emit
用法／搭配：核心義：to devote (oneself) fully to。中文錨點：吞食｜教學補註：devote (oneself) fully to。GRE tip: treat "engulf" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to engulf sth; refuse / choose / begin to engulf; the engulfing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to engulf ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「吞食｜教學補註：devote (oneself) fully to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The bright light engulfed him completely. （吞食）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
enjoin
命令｜教學補註：issue an injunction
英文釋義：issue an injunction; give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
相似詞：order, tell, say
相反詞：deregulate, disorder, disorderliness
派生詞：injunction n., enjoinment n., enjoining n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to issue an injunction。中文錨點：命令｜教學補註：issue an injunction。GRE tip: treat "enjoin" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enjoin sth; refuse / choose / begin to enjoin; the enjoining of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enjoin ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「命令｜教學補註：issue an injunction」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to enjoin what they had once defended. （命令）
詳細 · 紅寶書
enmity
敵意｜教學補註：a state of deep-seated ill-will
英文釋義：a state of deep-seated ill-will; the feeling of a hostile person
相似詞：hostility, antagonism
相反詞：friendship, amity
派生詞：inimical adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of deep-seated ill-will。中文錨點：敵意｜教學補註：a state of deep-seated ill-will。GRE tip: "enmity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the enmity of X; a sense / degree / lack of enmity; amid / despite enmity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the enmity of ______. （空格填入與「敵意｜教學補註：a state of deep-seated ill-will」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a enmity in that debate. （敵意）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、重要詞
ennui
n. 厭倦｜教學補註：a lack of interest
英文釋義：a lack of interest
相似詞：tedium, boredom
用法／搭配：the ennui of the pedestrian world 對平凡世界的倦怠
Example · TTS
The debate focused on the ennui of the pedestrian world. （厭倦）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
enormity
大量；惡行
英文釋義：the quality of being outrageous; vastness of size or extent
相似詞：outrageousness
派生詞：enormous adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality of being outrageous。中文錨點：大量；惡行。GRE tip: "enormity" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the enormity of X; a sense / degree / lack of enormity; amid / despite enormity Sentence frame: The debate turns on the enormity of ______. （空格填入與「大量；惡行」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
In careful usage the noun enormity is not used to express the idea of great size. （大量；惡行）
詳細 · 紅寶書
enrapture
使狂喜｜教學補註：hold spellbound
英文釋義：hold spellbound
相似詞：enchant, transport, enthrall, ravish, enthral, delight
相反詞：disenchant
用法／搭配：核心義：to hold spellbound。中文錨點：使狂喜｜教學補註：hold spellbound。GRE tip: treat "enrapture" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enrapture sth; refuse / choose / begin to enrapture; the enrapturing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enrapture ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「使狂喜｜教學補註：hold spellbound」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to enrapture what they had once defended. （使狂喜）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ensconce
安置｜教學補註：fix firmly
英文釋義：fix firmly
相似詞：settle
相反詞：float
用法／搭配：核心義：to fix firmly。中文錨點：安置｜教學補註：fix firmly。GRE tip: treat "ensconce" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ensconce sth; refuse / choose / begin to ensconce; the ensconcing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ensconce ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「安置｜教學補註：fix firmly」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He ensconced himself in the chair. （安置）
詳細 · 紅寶書
enshrine
珍藏｜教學補註：enclose in a shrine
英文釋義：enclose in a shrine; hold sacred
相似詞：shrine, saint
用法／搭配：核心義：to enclose in a shrine。中文錨點：珍藏｜教學補註：enclose in a shrine。GRE tip: treat "enshrine" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enshrine sth; refuse / choose / begin to enshrine; the enshrining of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enshrine ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「珍藏｜教學補註：enclose in a shrine」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The saint's bones were enshrined in the cathedral. （珍藏）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ensign
艦旗｜教學補註：a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the Unite...
英文釋義：a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade; an emblem flown as a symbol of nationality
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard。中文錨點：艦旗｜教學補註：a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the Unite。GRE tip: "ensign" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ensign of X; a sense / degree / lack of ensign; amid / despite ensign Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ensign of ______. （空格填入與「艦旗｜教學補註：a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the Unite」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a ensign in that debate. （艦旗）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ensnare
誘捕｜教學補註：take or catch as if in a snare or trap
英文釋義：take or catch as if in a snare or trap; catch in or as if in a trap
相似詞：entrap, frame, trap, snare, trammel
用法／搭配：核心義：to take or catch as if in a snare or trap。中文錨點：誘捕｜教學補註：take or catch as if in a snare or trap。GRE tip: treat "ensnare" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to ensnare sth; refuse / choose / begin to ensnare; the ensnaring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to ensnare ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「誘捕｜教學補註：take or catch as if in a snare or trap」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to ensnare what they had once defended. （誘捕）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
ensue
v. 緊隨其後｜教學補註：take place afterward or as a result, follow
英文釋義：take place afterward or as a result, follow
相似詞：result
派生詞：ensuing adj.隨後發生的
用法／搭配：problems that ensue from food shortage 食品短缺引起的問題
Example · TTS
They had to problems that ensue from food shortage. （緊隨其後）
詳細 · 救命800
entail
v. 牽連，導致
英文釋義：involves or causes
相似詞：imply, mean, implicate, fee-tail
派生詞：entailment n.
用法／搭配：entail a huge political risk 導致一個巨大的政治風險
Example · TTS
What does this move entail? （牽連，導致）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
enterprise
事業；進取心
英文釋義：事業；進取心
用法／搭配：把專案當公共事業。
Example · TTS
Treat the project as a public enterprise. （事業；進取心）
詳細 · 紅寶書
enthral
吸引；迷住
英文釋義：hold spellbound
相似詞：enchant, enrapture, transport, enthrall, ravish, delight
相反詞：disenchant
用法／搭配：核心義：to hold spellbound。中文錨點：吸引；迷住。GRE tip: treat "enthral" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enthral sth; refuse / choose / begin to enthral; the enthralling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enthral ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「吸引；迷住」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to enthral what they had once defended. （吸引；迷住）
詳細 · 紅寶書
enthralling
吸引人的；迷住
英文釋義：hold spellbound; capturing interest as if by a spell
相似詞：enchant, enrapture, transport, enthrall, ravish, enthral
相反詞：disenchant
用法／搭配：核心義：to hold spellbound。中文錨點：吸引人的；迷住。GRE tip: treat "enthralling" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enthralling sth; refuse / choose / begin to enthralling; the enthrallinging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enthralling ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「吸引人的；迷住」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
An enthralling book. （吸引人的；迷住）
詳細 · 填空1300
entice
慫恿；誘使
英文釋義：provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
相似詞：lure, tempt
派生詞：enticement n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion。中文錨點：慫恿；誘使。GRE tip: treat "entice" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to entice sth; refuse / choose / begin to entice; the enticing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to entice ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「慫恿；誘使」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to entice what they had once defended. （慫恿；誘使）
詳細 · 紅寶書
entourage
環境，周圍；隨從
英文釋義：the group following and attending to some important person
相似詞：cortege, retinue, suite
用法／搭配：核心義：the group following and attending to some important person。中文錨點：環境，周圍；隨從。GRE tip: "entourage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the entourage of X; a sense / degree / lack of entourage; amid / despite entourage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the entourage of ______. （空格填入與「環境，周圍；隨從」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a entourage in that debate. （環境，周圍；隨從）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
entrance
v. 使入迷｜教學補註：to fill someone with delight and wonder
英文釋義：to fill someone with delight and wonder
相似詞：enrapture, enthrall, ravish
相反詞：disenchant
派生詞：enter v., entrancement n.
用法／搭配：entranced with the performance 被表演迷住
Example · TTS
They waited at the entrance to the garden. （使入迷）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
entreat
v. 懇求，乞求
英文釋義：to ask someone earnestly or anxiously to do something
相似詞：beseech, implore, supplicate
派生詞：entreaty n.乞求
用法／搭配：entreat aid 懇求援助
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to entreat aid. （懇求，乞求）
詳細 · 填空1300
entrench
根深蒂固｜教學補註：fix firmly or securely
英文釋義：fix firmly or securely; impinge or infringe upon
相似詞：intrench, impinge, encroach, trench
派生詞：entrenchment n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to fix firmly or securely。中文錨點：根深蒂固｜教學補註：fix firmly or securely。GRE tip: treat "entrench" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to entrench sth; refuse / choose / begin to entrench; the entrenching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to entrench ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「根深蒂固｜教學補註：fix firmly or securely」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
This matter entrenches on other domains. （根深蒂固）
詳細 · 紅寶書
entrust
委託｜教學補註：confer a trust upon
英文釋義：confer a trust upon; put into the care or protection of someone
相似詞：intrust, trust, confide, commit, leave
相反詞：distrust, mistrust, divest, arrive, disinherit, enter
用法／搭配：核心義：to confer a trust upon。中文錨點：委託｜教學補註：confer a trust upon。GRE tip: treat "entrust" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to entrust sth; refuse / choose / begin to entrust; the entrusting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to entrust ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「委託｜教學補註：confer a trust upon」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The messenger was entrusted with the general's secret. （委託）
詳細 · 紅寶書
entwine
纏繞｜教學補註：tie or link together
英文釋義：tie or link together; spin,wind, or twist together
相似詞：knit, intertwine, twine, enlace, interlace, lace
相反詞：untwine
用法／搭配：核心義：to tie or link together。中文錨點：纏繞｜教學補註：tie or link together。GRE tip: treat "entwine" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to entwine sth; refuse / choose / begin to entwine; the entwining of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to entwine ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「纏繞｜教學補註：tie or link together」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to entwine what they had once defended. （纏繞）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
enumerate
列舉；點數
英文釋義：列舉；點數
用法／搭配：列舉每次排除並附計數。
Example · TTS
Enumerate every exclusion with counts. （列舉；點數）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
enumeration
列舉；清點
英文釋義：列舉；清點
用法／搭配：公開偏離的清點表。
Example · TTS
Publish the enumeration of deviations. （列舉；清點）
詳細 · 紅寶書
enunciate
發音；闡述
英文釋義：speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way; express or state clearly
相似詞：pronounce, articulate, enounce, say, vocalize, vocalise
相反詞：inarticulate, mute, unarticulated, devoice
派生詞：enunciation n.
形近詞：emancipate 解放釋放某人 ｜ emaciate 使消瘦使衰弱 ｜ enunciate 闡明，清楚地發音 ｜ emanate 散發發出
用法／搭配：核心義：to speak, pronounce, or utter in a certain way。中文錨點：發音；闡述。GRE tip: treat "enunciate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to enunciate sth; refuse / choose / begin to enunciate; the enunciating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to enunciate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「發音；闡述」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to enunciate what they had once defended. （發音；闡述）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
enviable
令人羨慕的
英文釋義：causing envy
用法／搭配：核心義：causing envy。中文錨點：令人羨慕的。GRE tip: "enviable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an enviable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather enviable; enviable enough to... Sentence frame: Her enviable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「令人羨慕的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An enviable position. （令人羨慕的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
environ
包圍；周圍
英文釋義：extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
相似詞：surround, ring, skirt, border
相反詞：open chain
用法／搭配：核心義：to extend on all sides of simultaneously。中文錨點：包圍；周圍。GRE tip: treat "environ" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to environ sth; refuse / choose / begin to environ; the environning of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to environ ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「包圍；周圍」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to environ what they had once defended. （包圍；周圍）
詳細 · 紅寶書
envisage
設想｜教學補註：form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
英文釋義：form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
相似詞：imagine, ideate
用法／搭配：核心義：to form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case。中文錨點：設想｜教學補註：form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case。GRE tip: treat "envisage" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to envisage sth; refuse / choose / begin to envisage; the envisaging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to envisage ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「設想｜教學補註：form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to envisage what they had once defended. （設想）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
ephemeral
短暫的
英文釋義：短暫的
用法／搭配：短暫顯著無穩健就消失。
Example · TTS
Ephemeral significance fades without robustness. （短暫的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
epicenter
震源；中心
英文釋義：震源；中心
用法／搭配：找偏差震源，不是症狀。
Example · TTS
Find the epicenter of the bias, not the symptom. （震源；中心）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
epicurean
享樂美食的
英文釋義：享樂美食的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：享樂美食的
Example · TTS
On the exam, epicurean most nearly means a sense of "享樂美食的". （享樂美食的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
epideictic
賦予辭藻的
英文釋義：designed primarily for rhetorical display
相似詞：epideictical
用法／搭配：核心義：designed primarily for rhetorical display。中文錨點：賦予辭藻的。GRE tip: "epideictic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an epideictic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather epideictic; epideictic enough to... Sentence frame: Her epideictic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「賦予辭藻的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Epideictic orations. （賦予辭藻的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
epidemic
傳染性的｜教學補註：a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease
英文釋義：a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time; (especially of medicine) of disease or anything resembling a disease; attacking or affecting many individuals in a community or a population simultaneously
相反詞：ecdemic, endemic
用法／搭配：核心義：a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease。中文錨點：傳染性的｜教學補註：a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease。GRE tip: "epidemic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the epidemic of X; a sense / degree / lack of epidemic; amid / despite epidemic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the epidemic of ______. （空格填入與「傳染性的｜教學補註：a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
An epidemic outbreak of influenza. （傳染性的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
epidermis
表皮｜教學補註：the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
英文釋義：the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates
相似詞：cuticle
派生詞：epidermic adj., epidermal adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates。中文錨點：表皮｜教學補註：the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates。GRE tip: "epidermis" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the epidermis of X; a sense / degree / lack of epidermis; amid / despite epidermis Sentence frame: The debate turns on the epidermis of ______. （空格填入與「表皮｜教學補註：the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of epidermis is crucial to understanding the argument. （表皮）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
epigram
格言警句｜教學補註：a witty saying
英文釋義：a witty saying
相似詞：quip
派生詞：epigrammatic adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a witty saying。中文錨點：格言警句｜教學補註：a witty saying。GRE tip: "epigram" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the epigram of X; a sense / degree / lack of epigram; amid / despite epigram Sentence frame: The debate turns on the epigram of ______. （空格填入與「格言警句｜教學補註：a witty saying」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of epigram is crucial to understanding the argument. （格言警句）
詳細 · 紅寶書
epilogue
尾聲｜教學補註：a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an acto...
英文釋義：a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play; a short passage added at the end of a literary work
相似詞：epilog
用法／搭配：核心義：a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an actor at the end of a play。中文錨點：尾聲｜教學補註：a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an acto。GRE tip: "epilogue" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the epilogue of X; a sense / degree / lack of epilogue; amid / despite epilogue Sentence frame: The debate turns on the epilogue of ______. （空格填入與「尾聲｜教學補註：a short speech (often in verse) addressed directly to the audience by an acto」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The epilogue told what eventually happened to the main characters. （尾聲）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
epilogue2
後記2
英文釋義：後記2
用法／搭配：考意錨點：後記2
Example · TTS
On the exam, epilogue2 most nearly means a sense of "後記2". （後記2）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
episodic
偶然的；一系列的
英文釋義：of writing or narration; divided into or composed of episodes; occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals
相似詞：occasional
用法／搭配：核心義：of writing or narration。中文錨點：偶然的；一系列的。GRE tip: "episodic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an episodic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather episodic; episodic enough to... Sentence frame: Her episodic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「偶然的；一系列的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An account concerned primarily with episodic events such as the succession of rulers. （偶然的；一系列的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
epitaph
墓誌銘
英文釋義：墓誌銘
用法／搭配：壞論文的墓誌是不可複現。
Example · TTS
A bad paper's epitaph is unreproducible. （墓誌銘）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
epithet
綽號｜教學補註：a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
英文釋義：a defamatory or abusive word or phrase; descriptive word or phrase
相似詞：name
用法／搭配：核心義：a defamatory or abusive word or phrase。中文錨點：綽號｜教學補註：a defamatory or abusive word or phrase。GRE tip: "epithet" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the epithet of X; a sense / degree / lack of epithet; amid / despite epithet Sentence frame: The debate turns on the epithet of ______. （空格填入與「綽號｜教學補註：a defamatory or abusive word or phrase」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of epithet is crucial to understanding the argument. （綽號）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
epitome
概括；摘要
英文釋義：a standard or typical example; a brief abstract (as of an article or book)
相似詞：prototype, paradigm, image
派生詞：epitomize v., epitomise v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a standard or typical example。中文錨點：概括；摘要。GRE tip: "epitome" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the epitome of X; a sense / degree / lack of epitome; amid / despite epitome Sentence frame: The debate turns on the epitome of ______. （空格填入與「概括；摘要」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of epitome is crucial to understanding the argument. （概括；摘要）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
epitomize
概括｜教學補註：embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
英文釋義：embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of
相似詞：typify, epitomise
派生詞：epitome n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of。中文錨點：概括｜教學補註：embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of。GRE tip: treat "epitomize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to epitomize sth; refuse / choose / begin to epitomize; the epitomizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to epitomize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「概括｜教學補註：embody the essential characteristics of or be a typical example of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to epitomize what they had once defended. （概括）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
epochal
劃時代的
英文釋義：劃時代的
用法／搭配：考意錨點：劃時代的
Example · TTS
On the exam, epochal most nearly means a sense of "劃時代的". （劃時代的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞
equable
溫和的｜教學補註：not varying
英文釋義：not varying; not easily irritated
相似詞：even-tempered, good-tempered, placid
形近詞：equable 溫和的，穩定的 ｜ equitable 公正的 ｜ iniquitous 不公正的，邪惡的
用法／搭配：核心義：not varying。中文錨點：溫和的｜教學補註：not varying。GRE tip: "equable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an equable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather equable; equable enough to... Sentence frame: Her equable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「溫和的｜教學補註：not varying」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An equable climate. （溫和的）
詳細 · 填空1300、救命800、重要詞
equanimity
n. 鎮靜, 佛系
英文釋義：calmness of mind
相似詞：tranquility, aplomb
相反詞：agitation, anxiety, discomposure
派生詞：equanimous adj.
用法／搭配：accept both the good and the bad with equanimity 是好是壞都坦然接受
Example · TTS
He accepted their problems with composure and she with equanimity. （鎮靜, 佛系）
詳細 · 紅寶書
equestrian
騎馬的｜教學補註：a man skilled in equitation
英文釋義：a man skilled in equitation; of or relating to or composed of knights
相似詞：horseman
用法／搭配：核心義：a man skilled in equitation。中文錨點：騎馬的｜教學補註：a man skilled in equitation。GRE tip: "equestrian" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the equestrian of X; a sense / degree / lack of equestrian; amid / despite equestrian Sentence frame: The debate turns on the equestrian of ______. （空格填入與「騎馬的｜教學補註：a man skilled in equitation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of equestrian is crucial to understanding the argument. （騎馬的）
詳細 · 救命800
equilibrium
n. 平靜｜教學補註：a calm state
英文釋義：a calm state
相似詞：balance, equipoise, counterbalance
相反詞：disequilibrium
派生詞：equilibrate v., equilibrize v.
用法／搭配：recover one’s equilibrium 恢復平靜
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the recover one’s equilibrium. （平靜）
詳細 · 紅寶書
equine
馬的｜教學補註：hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along t...
英文釋義：hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck; resembling a horse
相似詞：equid
用法／搭配：核心義：hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along the back of the neck。中文錨點：馬的｜教學補註：hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along t。GRE tip: "equine" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the equine of X; a sense / degree / lack of equine; amid / despite equine Sentence frame: The debate turns on the equine of ______. （空格填入與「馬的｜教學補註：hoofed mammals having slender legs and a flat coat with a narrow mane along t」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of equine is crucial to understanding the argument. （馬的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
equitable
公平的；平等的
英文釋義：fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience
相似詞：just
相反詞：inequitable
形近詞：equable 溫和的，穩定的 ｜ equitable 公正的 ｜ iniquitous 不公正的，邪惡的
用法／搭配：核心義：fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience。中文錨點：公平的；平等的。GRE tip: "equitable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an equitable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather equitable; equitable enough to... Sentence frame: Her equitable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「公平的；平等的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An equitable distribution of gifts among the children. （公平的；平等的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
equivocal
模稜兩可的
英文釋義：模稜兩可的
用法／搭配：模稜兩可的回答拖延了決定。
Example · TTS
An equivocal answer delayed the decision. （模稜兩可的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
equivocate
模棱兩可｜教學補註：be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
英文釋義：be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information
相似詞：tergiversate, prevaricate, palter
相反詞：speak frankly
派生詞：equivocation n., equivocator n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information。中文錨點：模棱兩可｜教學補註：be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information。GRE tip: treat "equivocate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to equivocate sth; refuse / choose / begin to equivocate; the equivocating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to equivocate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「模棱兩可｜教學補註：be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to equivocate what they had once defended. （模棱兩可）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
erect
豎立；直立的
英文釋義：豎立；直立的
用法／搭配：不要在沙上豎因果塔。
Example · TTS
Do not erect causal towers on sand. （豎立；直立的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
errand
差使｜教學補註：a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
英文釋義：a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
用法／搭配：核心義：a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission。中文錨點：差使｜教學補註：a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission。GRE tip: "errand" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the errand of X; a sense / degree / lack of errand; amid / despite errand Sentence frame: The debate turns on the errand of ______. （空格填入與「差使｜教學補註：a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of errand is crucial to understanding the argument. （差使）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
errant
adj. 居無定所的
英文釋義：traveling from place to place
相似詞：fugitive, nomadic, peripatetic, vagrant, wandering
派生詞：errancy n., err v.
用法／搭配：an errant gunslinger 居無定所的歹徒
Example · TTS
Errant youngsters. （居無定所的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
erratic
adj. 沒規律的｜教學補註：irregular
英文釋義：irregular
相似詞：fickle, mercurial, quicksilver, planetary, wandering, temperamental
相反詞：steady, consistent
用法／搭配：erratic inflation rate 不穩定的通貨膨脹率
Example · TTS
Erratic winds are the bane of a sailor. （沒規律的）
詳細 · 救命800
erroneous
adj. 錯誤的｜教學補註：characterized by error
英文釋義：characterized by error
相似詞：inexact, unsound, mistaken, invalid
相反詞：exact, sound, valid
派生詞：erroneousness n.
用法／搭配：an erroneous notion 錯誤觀念
Example · TTS
Erroneous conclusions. （錯誤的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
ersatz
人造的｜教學補註：an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation
英文釋義：an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation; artificial and inferior
相似詞：substitute
用法／搭配：核心義：an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation。中文錨點：人造的｜教學補註：an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation。GRE tip: "ersatz" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ersatz of X; a sense / degree / lack of ersatz; amid / despite ersatz Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ersatz of ______. （空格填入與「人造的｜教學補註：an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Ersatz coffee. （人造的）
詳細 · 救命800
erstwhile
adj. 以前的｜教學補註：in the past
英文釋義：in the past
相似詞：onetime
用法／搭配：the erstwhile president 前總裁
Example · TTS
Her erstwhile writing. （以前的）
詳細 · 救命800
erudite
adj. 博學的｜教學補註：full of knowledge
英文釋義：full of knowledge
相似詞：knowledgeable, learned
相反詞：ignorant, unenlightened, unconditioned
派生詞：erudition n.博學
用法／搭配：an erudite scholar 博學的學者
Example · TTS
An erudite professor. （博學的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
erupt
爆發；噴發
英文釋義：start abruptly; erupt or intensify suddenly
相似詞：irrupt, flare, ignite, combust, conflagrate, belch
相反詞：extinguish
派生詞：eruption n., eruptive adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to start abruptly。中文錨點：爆發；噴發。GRE tip: treat "erupt" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to erupt sth; refuse / choose / begin to erupt; the erupting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to erupt ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「爆發；噴發」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
A rash erupted on her arms after she had touched the exotic plant. （爆發；噴發）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
eruption
爆發；噴發
英文釋義：爆發；噴發
用法／搭配：憤怒的爆發其實可預期。
Example · TTS
The eruption of outrage was predictable. （爆發；噴發）
詳細 · 救命800
escalate
v. 升級，擴大
英文釋義：to increase in extent, amount or scope
相似詞：aggrandize, amplify, augment, boost, wax
相反詞：de-escalate, understate, wane
派生詞：escalation n.
用法／搭配：escalate the war 戰爭升級
Example · TTS
The Allies escalated the bombing. （升級，擴大）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
escalation
上升；擴大
英文釋義：an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy
派生詞：escalate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：an increase to counteract a perceived discrepancy。中文錨點：上升；擴大。GRE tip: "escalation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the escalation of X; a sense / degree / lack of escalation; amid / despite escalation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the escalation of ______. （空格填入與「上升；擴大」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
There was a gradual escalation of hostilities. （上升；擴大）
詳細 · GRE3000、填空1300、救命800、紅寶書
eschew
v. 刻意避開｜教學補註：to avoid habitually
英文釋義：to avoid habitually
相似詞：dodge, elude, evade, shirk, shun, circumvent
用法／搭配：eschew radicalism 避開激進
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to eschew radicalism. （刻意避開）
詳細 · 紅寶書
escort
護送｜教學補註：someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
英文釋義：someone who escorts and protects a prominent person; the act of accompanying someone or something in order to protect them
相似詞：bodyguard, accompaniment, date, see
用法／搭配：核心義：someone who escorts and protects a prominent person。中文錨點：護送｜教學補註：someone who escorts and protects a prominent person。GRE tip: "escort" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the escort of X; a sense / degree / lack of escort; amid / despite escort Sentence frame: The debate turns on the escort of ______. （空格填入與「護送｜教學補註：someone who escorts and protects a prominent person」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She asked her older brother to escort her to the ball. （護送）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800、紅寶書
esoteric
adj. 難懂的｜教學補註：difficult to understand
英文釋義：difficult to understand
相似詞：abstruse, recondite, impenetrable, arcane, inscrutable, unfathomable
相反詞：accessible, commonplace, exoteric, simple, penetrable, fathomable
用法／搭配：esoteric terminology 難懂的術語
Example · TTS
A compilation of esoteric philosophical theories. （難懂的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
espionage
間諜行動｜教學補註：the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
英文釋義：the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
用法／搭配：核心義：the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets。中文錨點：間諜行動｜教學補註：the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets。GRE tip: "espionage" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the espionage of X; a sense / degree / lack of espionage; amid / despite espionage Sentence frame: The debate turns on the espionage of ______. （空格填入與「間諜行動｜教學補註：the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of espionage is crucial to understanding the argument. （間諜行動）
詳細 · 救命800
espouse
v. 支持；擁護
英文釋義：to take up and support as a cause
相似詞：embrace, champion
派生詞：espousal n.
用法／搭配：espouse the revolutionary cause 支持革命事業
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to espouse the revolutionary cause. （支持；擁護）
詳細 · 紅寶書
espy
看見｜教學補註：catch sight of
英文釋義：catch sight of
相似詞：descry, spot, spy
派生詞：espial n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to catch sight of。中文錨點：看見｜教學補註：catch sight of。GRE tip: treat "espy" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to espy sth; refuse / choose / begin to espy; the espying of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to espy ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「看見｜教學補註：catch sight of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to espy what they had once defended. （看見）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
establish
建立；確立
英文釋義：建立；確立
用法／搭配：分析前確立編碼信度。
Example · TTS
Establish coding reliability before analysis. （建立；確立）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
esteem
尊重
英文釋義：尊重
用法／搭配：考意錨點：尊重
Example · TTS
On the exam, esteem most nearly means a sense of "尊重". （尊重）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
estimable
adj. 值得尊敬的
英文釋義：deserving of respect
相似詞：good, honorable, respectable, computable
相反詞：contemptible
用法／搭配：an estimable adversary 一位值得尊敬的對手
Example · TTS
Estimable assets. （值得尊敬的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
etch
刻蝕｜教學補註：make an etching of
英文釋義：make an etching of; cause to stand out or be clearly defined or visible
相似詞：engrave
派生詞：etcher n., etching n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make an etching of。中文錨點：刻蝕｜教學補註：make an etching of。GRE tip: treat "etch" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to etch sth; refuse / choose / begin to etch; the etching of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to etch ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「刻蝕｜教學補註：make an etching of」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The leafless branches etched against the sky. （刻蝕）
詳細 · 紅寶書
eternal
永久的｜教學補註：continuing forever or indefinitely
英文釋義：continuing forever or indefinitely; tiresomely long; seemingly without end
相似詞：ageless, aeonian, eonian, everlasting, perpetual, unending
相反詞：temporary, fleeting
派生詞：eternity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：continuing forever or indefinitely。中文錨點：永久的｜教學補註：continuing forever or indefinitely。GRE tip: "eternal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an eternal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather eternal; eternal enough to... Sentence frame: Her eternal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「永久的｜教學補註：continuing forever or indefinitely」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The wait seemed eternal. （永久的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
ethereal
adj. 精巧的｜教學補註：delicate beauty
英文釋義：delicate beauty
相似詞：gossamer
派生詞：ether n.
用法／搭配：ethereal beauty 超凡的美麗
Example · TTS
This smallest and most ethereal of birds. （精巧的）
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ethos
氣質｜教學補註：(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
英文釋義：(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era
形近詞：epistemology 知識論 ｜ epistolary 書信的 ｜ ethos ｜ pathos 感傷
用法／搭配：核心義：(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era。中文錨點：氣質｜教學補註：(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era。GRE tip: "ethos" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the ethos of X; a sense / degree / lack of ethos; amid / despite ethos Sentence frame: The debate turns on the ethos of ______. （空格填入與「氣質｜教學補註：(anthropology) the distinctive spirit of a culture or an era」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The Greek ethos. （氣質）
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etiquette
禮儀
英文釋義：禮儀
用法／搭配：實驗室禮儀：快速更正紀錄。
Example · TTS
Lab etiquette: correct the record fast. （禮儀）
詳細 · 紅寶書
etymology
詞源學｜教學補註：a history of a word
英文釋義：a history of a word; the study of the sources and development of words
派生詞：etymological adj., etymologist n., etymologize v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a history of a word。中文錨點：詞源學｜教學補註：a history of a word。GRE tip: "etymology" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the etymology of X; a sense / degree / lack of etymology; amid / despite etymology Sentence frame: The debate turns on the etymology of ______. （空格填入與「詞源學｜教學補註：a history of a word」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of etymology is crucial to understanding the argument. （詞源學）
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eugenic
優生學｜教學補註：pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced
英文釋義：pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced
相反詞：dysgenic
派生詞：eugenics n.
用法／搭配：核心義：pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced。中文錨點：優生學｜教學補註：pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced。GRE tip: "eugenic" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an eugenic argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather eugenic; eugenic enough to... Sentence frame: Her eugenic ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「優生學｜教學補註：pertaining to or causing improvement in the offspring produced」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her eugenic approach to the evidence. （優生學）
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eulogize
讚揚｜教學補註：praise formally and eloquently
英文釋義：praise formally and eloquently
相似詞：eulogise
派生詞：eulogy n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to praise formally and eloquently。中文錨點：讚揚｜教學補註：praise formally and eloquently。GRE tip: treat "eulogize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to eulogize sth; refuse / choose / begin to eulogize; the eulogizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to eulogize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「讚揚｜教學補註：praise formally and eloquently」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The dead woman was eulogized at the funeral. （讚揚）
詳細 · 紅寶書
eulogy
頌詞｜教學補註：a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently
英文釋義：a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently; a formal expression of praise
相似詞：eulogium, encomium, panegyric, paean, pean
相反詞：invective, condemnation
派生詞：eulogistic adj., eulogize v., eulogise v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently。中文錨點：頌詞｜教學補註：a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently。GRE tip: "eulogy" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the eulogy of X; a sense / degree / lack of eulogy; amid / despite eulogy Sentence frame: The debate turns on the eulogy of ______. （空格填入與「頌詞｜教學補註：a formal expression of praise for someone who has died recently」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a eulogy in that debate. （頌詞）
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euphemism
n. 婉言，委婉的說法
英文釋義：the substitution of an agreeable for one that may offend
相反詞：dysphemism
派生詞：euphemistic adj., euphemize v.
用法／搭配：“pass away” is a euphemism for “die” “過世”是“死”的委婉說法
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the “pass away” is a euphemism for “die” “. （婉言，委婉的說法）
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euphonious
悅耳的｜教學補註：having a pleasant sound
英文釋義：having a pleasant sound; (of speech or dialect) pleasing in sound; not harsh or strident
相似詞：euphonous
相反詞：cacophonous
派生詞：euphony n.
用法／搭配：核心義：having a pleasant sound。中文錨點：悅耳的｜教學補註：having a pleasant sound。GRE tip: "euphonious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an euphonious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather euphonious; euphonious enough to... Sentence frame: Her euphonious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「悅耳的｜教學補註：having a pleasant sound」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A euphonious trill of silver laughter. （悅耳的）
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euphony
悅耳；諧音美
英文釋義：悅耳；諧音美
用法／搭配：追求悅耳但不犧牲精確。
Example · TTS
Aim for euphony without sacrificing precision. （悅耳；諧音美）
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euphoria
興奮；狂喜
英文釋義：a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation
相似詞：euphory
相反詞：dysphoria
用法／搭配：核心義：a feeling of great (usually exaggerated) elation。中文錨點：興奮；狂喜。GRE tip: "euphoria" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the euphoria of X; a sense / degree / lack of euphoria; amid / despite euphoria Sentence frame: The debate turns on the euphoria of ______. （空格填入與「興奮；狂喜」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of euphoria is crucial to understanding the argument. （興奮；狂喜）
詳細 · 紅寶書
euphoric
愉悅的｜教學補註：exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
英文釋義：exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation
相反詞：dysphoric
派生詞：euphory n.
用法／搭配：核心義：exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation。中文錨點：愉悅的｜教學補註：exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation。GRE tip: "euphoric" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an euphoric argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather euphoric; euphoric enough to... Sentence frame: Her euphoric ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「愉悅的｜教學補註：exaggerated feeling of well-being or elation」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her euphoric approach to the evidence. （愉悅的）
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evacuate
撤離；疏散
英文釋義：move out of an unsafe location into safety; empty completely
相似詞：void, empty
相反詞：validate, fill, full
派生詞：evacuation n., evacuant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to move out of an unsafe location into safety。中文錨點：撤離；疏散。GRE tip: treat "evacuate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to evacuate sth; refuse / choose / begin to evacuate; the evacuating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to evacuate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「撤離；疏散」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
After the earthquake, residents were evacuated. （撤離；疏散）
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evade
逃避；規避
英文釋義：逃避；規避
用法／搭配：別用感覺規避預註冊。
Example · TTS
Do not evade preregistration with vibes. （逃避；規避）
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evanescent
稍縱即逝的
英文釋義：tending to vanish like vapor
派生詞：evanescence n., evanesce v.
用法／搭配：核心義：tending to vanish like vapor。中文錨點：稍縱即逝的。GRE tip: "evanescent" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an evanescent argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather evanescent; evanescent enough to... Sentence frame: Her evanescent ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「稍縱即逝的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Evanescent beauty. （稍縱即逝的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
evasion
躲避；藉口
英文釋義：a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth; the deliberate act of failing to pay money
相似詞：equivocation, nonpayment, escape, dodging
相反詞：payment
派生詞：evade v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth。中文錨點：躲避；藉口。GRE tip: "evasion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the evasion of X; a sense / degree / lack of evasion; amid / despite evasion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the evasion of ______. （空格填入與「躲避；藉口」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
His evasion of his clear duty was reprehensible. （躲避；藉口）
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evasive
閃爍其詞的
英文釋義：閃爍其詞的
用法／搭配：閃爍回覆會觸發更深審查。
Example · TTS
Evasive replies trigger deeper review. （閃爍其詞的）
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even-tempered
性情溫和的
英文釋義：not easily irritated
相似詞：equable, good-tempered, placid
用法／搭配：核心義：not easily irritated。中文錨點：性情溫和的。GRE tip: "even-tempered" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an even-tempered argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather even-tempered; even-tempered enough to... Sentence frame: Her even-tempered ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「性情溫和的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her even-tempered approach to the evidence. （性情溫和的）
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evenhanded
公平
英文釋義：公平
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：evenhanded 約「公平」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: evenhanded ~ 公平; keep the tone straight. （公平）
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event
事件
英文釋義：事件
用法／搭配：預先定義關注不良事件。
Example · TTS
Predefine adverse events of interest. （事件）
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everywhere
到處
英文釋義：到處
用法／搭配：若偏差到處都是，說明你怎麼查。
Example · TTS
If bias is everywhere, say how you checked. （到處）
詳細 · 紅寶書
evict
驅逐｜教學補註：expel or eject without recourse to legal process
英文釋義：expel or eject without recourse to legal process; expel from one's property or force to move out by a legal process
派生詞：eviction n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to expel or eject without recourse to legal process。中文錨點：驅逐｜教學補註：expel or eject without recourse to legal process。GRE tip: treat "evict" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to evict sth; refuse / choose / begin to evict; the evicting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to evict ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「驅逐｜教學補註：expel or eject without recourse to legal process」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The landlord wanted to evict the tenants so he banged on the pipes every morning at 3 a.m. （驅逐）
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evidence
證據
英文釋義：證據
用法／搭配：證據重於雄辯。
Example · TTS
Evidence outweighs eloquence. （證據）
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evident
明顯的
英文釋義：明顯的
用法／搭配：從耗損表可明顯見選擇。
Example · TTS
Selection is evident from the attrition table. （明顯的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
eviscerate
取出內臟｜教學補註：surgically remove a part of a structure or an organ
英文釋義：surgically remove a part of a structure or an organ; remove the contents of
相似詞：resect, disembowel, draw
相反詞：deposit, push, repel
派生詞：evisceration n.
形近詞：invertebrate 無脊椎的 ｜ eviscerate 重創
用法／搭配：核心義：to surgically remove a part of a structure or an organ。中文錨點：取出內臟｜教學補註：surgically remove a part of a structure or an organ。GRE tip: treat "eviscerate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to eviscerate sth; refuse / choose / begin to eviscerate; the eviscerating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to eviscerate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「取出內臟｜教學補註：surgically remove a part of a structure or an organ」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The compromise among the parties eviscerated the bill that had been proposed. （取出內臟）
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evoke
喚起（情感／記憶）
英文釋義：喚起（情感／記憶）
用法／搭配：這段文字喚起一種不可逆的失落感。
Example · TTS
The passage evokes a sense of irreversible loss. （喚起（情感／記憶））
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exacerbate
v. 使惡化｜教學補註：to worsen
英文釋義：to worsen
相似詞：magnify, intensify, aggravate
相反詞：alleviate, mitigate, better, reduce, understate, de-escalate
派生詞：exacerbation n.
用法／搭配：exacerbate a situation 使情況惡化
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to exacerbate a situation. （使惡化）
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exacting
adj. 嚴格的，苛求的
英文釋義：making severe demands
相似詞：demanding, fastidious, finicky
相反詞：unfastidious, obviate, undemanding, careless, sloppy
用法／搭配：an exacting instructor 一位嚴苛的導師
Example · TTS
Certain highly specialized xerophytes are extremely exacting in their requirements. （嚴格的，苛求的）
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exactitude
嚴苛｜教學補註：the quality of being exact
英文釋義：the quality of being exact
相似詞：exactness
相反詞：inexactness
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality of being exact。中文錨點：嚴苛｜教學補註：the quality of being exact。GRE tip: "exactitude" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the exactitude of X; a sense / degree / lack of exactitude; amid / despite exactitude Sentence frame: The debate turns on the exactitude of ______. （空格填入與「嚴苛｜教學補註：the quality of being exact」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A man of great exactitude. （嚴苛）
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exaltation
滿意｜教學補註：a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
英文釋義：a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion; - Charles Dickens; the location of a planet in the zodiac at which it is believed to exert its maximum influence
相似詞：ecstasy, rapture, transport, raptus, deification, apotheosis
相反詞：disenchant
派生詞：exalt v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion。中文錨點：滿意｜教學補註：a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion。GRE tip: "exaltation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the exaltation of X; a sense / degree / lack of exaltation; amid / despite exaltation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the exaltation of ______. （空格填入與「滿意｜教學補註：a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of exaltation is crucial to understanding the argument. （滿意）
詳細 · GRE3000、救命800
exasperate
v. 激怒｜教學補註：to excite anger
英文釋義：to excite anger
相似詞：vex, nettle, incense
相反詞：better, reassure
派生詞：exasperation n.
用法／搭配：exasperated by the flight delay 被飛機延誤激怒
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to exasperated by the flight delay. （激怒）
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excaptional
極好的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：極好的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "excaptional" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the excaptional of X; a sense / degree / lack of excaptional; amid / despite excaptional Sentence frame: The debate turns on the excaptional of ______. （空格填入與「極好的｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of excaptional is crucial to understanding the argument. （極好的）
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except
除了；排除
英文釋義：除了；排除
用法／搭配：除一項外皆用盲評。
Example · TTS
All trials except one used blinded scoring. （除了；排除）
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exceptionable
引起反感的
英文釋義：liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to
相似詞：objectionable
用法／搭配：核心義：liable to objection or debate。中文錨點：引起反感的。GRE tip: "exceptionable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an exceptionable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather exceptionable; exceptionable enough to... Sentence frame: Her exceptionable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「引起反感的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A thoroughly unpleasant highly exceptionable piece of writing. （引起反感的）
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excerpt
摘錄；節選
英文釋義：a passage selected from a larger work; take out of a literary work in order to cite or copy
相似詞：excerption, extract, selection
用法／搭配：核心義：a passage selected from a larger work。中文錨點：摘錄；節選。GRE tip: "excerpt" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the excerpt of X; a sense / degree / lack of excerpt; amid / despite excerpt Sentence frame: The debate turns on the excerpt of ______. （空格填入與「摘錄；節選」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
He presented excerpts from William James' philosophical writings. （摘錄；節選）
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exchange
交換
英文釋義：交換
用法／搭配：公開主張前先交換草稿。
Example · TTS
Exchange drafts before public claims. （交換）
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excise
切除｜教學補註：a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or inc...
英文釋義：a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate); remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
相似詞：strike, scratch, expunge
相反詞：miss
派生詞：excision n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or income from real estate)。中文錨點：切除｜教學補註：a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or inc。GRE tip: "excise" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the excise of X; a sense / degree / lack of excise; amid / despite excise Sentence frame: The debate turns on the excise of ______. （空格填入與「切除｜教學補註：a tax that is measured by the amount of business done (not on property or inc」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The surgeon excised the tumor. （切除）
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exclaim
驚呼｜教學補註：utter aloud
英文釋義：utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; state or announce
相似詞：cry, outcry, shout, proclaim, promulgate
相反詞：laugh, whisper
派生詞：exclamatory adj., exclamation n., exclaiming n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to utter aloud。中文錨點：驚呼｜教學補註：utter aloud。GRE tip: treat "exclaim" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to exclaim sth; refuse / choose / begin to exclaim; the exclaiming of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to exclaim ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「驚呼｜教學補註：utter aloud」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
`I won!' he exclaimed. （驚呼）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
exclude
排除；拒絕納入
英文釋義：排除；拒絕納入
用法／搭配：樣本排除了三個標準差以上的極端值。
Example · TTS
The sample excluded outliers above three standard deviations. （排除；拒絕納入）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
exclusive
排外的；專有的
英文釋義：排外的；專有的
用法／搭配：排外俱樂部拖慢累積科學。
Example · TTS
Exclusive clubs slow cumulative science. （排外的；專有的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
excogitate
認真思考｜教學補註：come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a menta...
英文釋義：come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort; reflect deeply on a subject
相似詞：invent, contrive, devise, formulate, forge, meditate
派生詞：excogitation n., excogitator n., excogitative adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort。中文錨點：認真思考｜教學補註：come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a menta。GRE tip: treat "excogitate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to excogitate sth; refuse / choose / begin to excogitate; the excogitating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to excogitate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「認真思考｜教學補註：come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a menta」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The scientist must stop to observe and start to excogitate. （認真思考）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
excoriate
嚴厲的責難
英文釋義：express strong disapproval of; tear or wear off the skin or make sore by abrading
相似詞：condemn, reprobate, decry, objurgate, chafe
相反詞：approbate
派生詞：excoriation n.
形近詞：desecrate 褻瀆玷污 ｜ excoriate 責罵
用法／搭配：核心義：to express strong disapproval of。中文錨點：嚴厲的責難。GRE tip: treat "excoriate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to excoriate sth; refuse / choose / begin to excoriate; the excoriating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to excoriate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「嚴厲的責難」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to excoriate what they had once defended. （嚴厲的責難）
詳細 · 紅寶書
excrete
分泌；排泄
英文釋義：eliminate from the body
相似詞：egest, eliminate, pass
相反詞：necessitate, be born, fail, failing, running
派生詞：excretory adj., excretion n., excreting n.
形近詞：excrete 排泄排出 ｜ accrete 自然增長，共生
用法／搭配：核心義：to eliminate from the body。中文錨點：分泌；排泄。GRE tip: treat "excrete" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to excrete sth; refuse / choose / begin to excrete; the excreting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to excrete ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「分泌；排泄」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to excrete what they had once defended. （分泌；排泄）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
excruciate
折磨｜教學補註：torment emotionally or mentally
英文釋義：torment emotionally or mentally; subject to torture
相似詞：torment, torture, rack
派生詞：excruciation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to torment emotionally or mentally。中文錨點：折磨｜教學補註：torment emotionally or mentally。GRE tip: treat "excruciate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to excruciate sth; refuse / choose / begin to excruciate; the excruciating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to excruciate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「折磨｜教學補註：torment emotionally or mentally」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to excruciate what they had once defended. （折磨）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
exculpate
v. 使…無罪｜教學補註：to prove that someone is not guilty
英文釋義：to prove that someone is not guilty
相似詞：absolve, vindicate, exonerate
相反詞：incriminate, accuse, convict, blame
派生詞：exculpatory adj., exculpation n.
用法／搭配：exculpated by the testimony of witnesses 被目擊者的證詞證明無罪
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to exculpated by the testimony of witnesses. （使…無罪）
詳細 · 紅寶書
excursive
離題的；散漫的
英文釋義：(of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
相似詞：digressive, discursive, rambling
用法／搭配：核心義：(of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects。中文錨點：離題的；散漫的。GRE tip: "excursive" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an excursive argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather excursive; excursive enough to... Sentence frame: Her excursive ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「離題的；散漫的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His excursive remarks. （離題的；散漫的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
excusable
可諒解
英文釋義：可諒解
用法／搭配：GRE 提示：excusable 約「可諒解」——抓住語氣。
Example · TTS
GRE tip: excusable ~ 可諒解; keep the tone straight. （可諒解）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
execrable
厭惡的；憎惡的
英文釋義：of very poor quality or condition; unequivocally detestable; ; ; ; - Edmund Burke
相似詞：deplorable, miserable, woeful, wretched, abominable, detestable
用法／搭配：核心義：of very poor quality or condition。中文錨點：厭惡的；憎惡的。GRE tip: "execrable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an execrable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather execrable; execrable enough to... Sentence frame: Her execrable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「厭惡的；憎惡的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Execrable crimes. （厭惡的；憎惡的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
execrate
v. 痛恨｜教學補註：to dislike and criticize strongly
英文釋義：to dislike and criticize strongly
相似詞：abhor, detest, abominate
相反詞：love
派生詞：execration n.
形近詞：secrete 分泌 ｜ execrate 憎惡痛罵
用法／搭配：execrate the hideous side of religion 痛恨宗教醜惡的一面
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to execrate the hideous side of religion. （痛恨）
詳細 · 救命800
exhilarate
v. 使高興｜教學補註：make someone feel happy
英文釋義：make someone feel happy
相似詞：inebriate, thrill, exalt, beatify
派生詞：exhilaration n.
用法／搭配：exhilarated by her success 爲她的成功感到開心
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to exhilarated by her success. （使高興）
詳細 · 紅寶書
exhume
發掘｜教學補註：dig up for reburial or for medical investigation
英文釋義：dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
相似詞：disinter
派生詞：exhumation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to dig up for reburial or for medical investigation。中文錨點：發掘｜教學補註：dig up for reburial or for medical investigation。GRE tip: treat "exhume" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to exhume sth; refuse / choose / begin to exhume; the exhuming of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to exhume ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「發掘｜教學補註：dig up for reburial or for medical investigation」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to exhume what they had once defended. （發掘）
詳細 · 紅寶書
exigency
緊迫｜教學補註：a pressing or urgent situation
英文釋義：a pressing or urgent situation; a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
相似詞：emergency, pinch
派生詞：exigent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：a pressing or urgent situation。中文錨點：緊迫｜教學補註：a pressing or urgent situation。GRE tip: "exigency" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the exigency of X; a sense / degree / lack of exigency; amid / despite exigency Sentence frame: The debate turns on the exigency of ______. （空格填入與「緊迫｜教學補註：a pressing or urgent situation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The health-care exigency. （緊迫）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
exigent
adj. 緊急的｜教學補註：requiring immediate aid or action
英文釋義：requiring immediate aid or action
相似詞：pressing, urgent
派生詞：exigency n.
形近詞：exigent 緊迫的，苛求的 ｜ exiguous 稀少的，微小的 ｜ expound 詳細闡明 ｜ expunge 除去，刪除
用法／搭配：exigent circumstances 緊急情況
Example · TTS
Regarded literary questions as exigent and momentous. （緊急的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
exiguous
稀少的；細小的
英文釋義：extremely scanty
派生詞：exiguity n.
形近詞：exigent 緊迫的，苛求的 ｜ exiguous 稀少的，微小的 ｜ expound 詳細闡明 ｜ expunge 除去，刪除
用法／搭配：核心義：extremely scanty。中文錨點：稀少的；細小的。GRE tip: "exiguous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an exiguous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather exiguous; exiguous enough to... Sentence frame: Her exiguous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「稀少的；細小的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
An exiguous budget. （稀少的；細小的）
詳細 · 救命800
exile
v./n. 流放｜教學補註：to force someone to leave their country
英文釋義：to force someone to leave their country
相似詞：banish, displace, expatriate, expel
相反詞：repatriate, hire
派生詞：exilic adj.
用法／搭配：the party’s exiled leader 該黨的流亡領袖
Example · TTS
The poet was exiled because he signed a letter protesting the government's actions. （流放）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
exitlamp
出口燈
英文釋義：出口燈
用法／搭配：考意錨點：出口燈
Example · TTS
On the exam, exitlamp most nearly means a sense of "出口燈". （出口燈）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
exobitant
過度的；過分的
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：過度的；過分的。GRE tip: "exobitant" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the exobitant of X; a sense / degree / lack of exobitant; amid / despite exobitant Sentence frame: The debate turns on the exobitant of ______. （空格填入與「過度的；過分的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of exobitant is crucial to understanding the argument. （過度的；過分的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
exodus
大批離去｜教學補註：a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment
英文釋義：a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment; the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses; God gave them the Ten Commandments and the rest of Mosaic law on Mount Sinai during the Exodus
相似詞：hegira, hejira
用法／搭配：核心義：a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment。中文錨點：大批離去｜教學補註：a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment。GRE tip: "exodus" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the exodus of X; a sense / degree / lack of exodus; amid / despite exodus Sentence frame: The debate turns on the exodus of ______. （空格填入與「大批離去｜教學補註：a journey by a large group to escape from a hostile environment」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of exodus is crucial to understanding the argument. （大批離去）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
exonerate
免除責任｜教學補註：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
英文釋義：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
相似詞：acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exculpate
相反詞：convict, incriminate
派生詞：exonerative adj., exoneration n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to pronounce not guilty of criminal charges。中文錨點：免除責任｜教學補註：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges。GRE tip: treat "exonerate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to exonerate sth; refuse / choose / begin to exonerate; the exonerating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to exonerate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「免除責任｜教學補註：pronounce not guilty of criminal charges」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to exonerate what they had once defended. （免除責任）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800
exorbitant
adj. 過度的｜教學補註：the price is much higher than it should be
英文釋義：the price is much higher than it should be
相似詞：unconscionable, excessive, overdue
派生詞：exorbitance n.
用法／搭配：exorbitant prices 過高的價格
Example · TTS
Exorbitant rent. （過度的）
詳細 · 複習詞
exorcise
驅除｜教學補註：expel through adjuration or prayers
英文釋義：expel through adjuration or prayers
相似詞：exorcize
派生詞：exorciser n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to expel through adjuration or prayers。中文錨點：驅除｜教學補註：expel through adjuration or prayers。GRE tip: treat "exorcise" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to exorcise sth; refuse / choose / begin to exorcise; the exorcising of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to exorcise ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「驅除｜教學補註：expel through adjuration or prayers」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Exorcise evil spirits. （驅除）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P4-pending-b02 補錄
expand
擴張
英文釋義：擴張
用法／搭配：考意錨點：擴張
Example · TTS
On the exam, expand most nearly means a sense of "擴張". （擴張）
詳細 · 紅寶書
expatiate
詳述｜教學補註：add details, as to an account or idea
英文釋義：add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing
相似詞：elaborate, lucubrate, exposit, enlarge, expand, expound
相反詞：contract
派生詞：expatiation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to add details, as to an account or idea。中文錨點：詳述｜教學補註：add details, as to an account or idea。GRE tip: treat "expatiate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to expatiate sth; refuse / choose / begin to expatiate; the expatiating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to expatiate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「詳述｜教學補註：add details, as to an account or idea」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to expatiate what they had once defended. （詳述）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
expatriate
驅逐；流放
英文釋義：a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country; expel from a country
相似詞：exile, expat, deport
相反詞：repatriate
派生詞：expatriation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country。中文錨點：驅逐；流放。GRE tip: "expatriate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the expatriate of X; a sense / degree / lack of expatriate; amid / despite expatriate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the expatriate of ______. （空格填入與「驅逐；流放」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a expatriate in that debate. （驅逐；流放）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
expediency
n. 應急手段，權宜之計
英文釋義：doing what is convenient rather than what is morally right
相似詞：makeshift
相反詞：inexpedience, inexpediency
派生詞：expedient adj.
用法／搭配：a matter of expediency 權宜之計
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a matter of expediency. （應急手段，權宜之計）
詳細 · 紅寶書
expeditious
明智的；迅速的
英文釋義：marked by speed and efficiency
派生詞：expedition n., expeditiousness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by speed and efficiency。中文錨點：明智的；迅速的。GRE tip: "expeditious" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an expeditious argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather expeditious; expeditious enough to... Sentence frame: Her expeditious ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「明智的；迅速的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her expeditious approach to the evidence. （明智的；迅速的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
expel
驅逐；開除
英文釋義：驅逐；開除
用法／搭配：學校少因誠實錯誤開除，沉默卻會。
Example · TTS
Schools rarely expel for honest error, but silence does. （驅逐；開除）
詳細 · 紅寶書
expenditure
花費；支付
英文釋義：money paid out; an amount spent; the act of spending money for goods or services
相似詞：outgo, spending, outlay, expending, consumption
相反詞：income
派生詞：expend v.
用法／搭配：核心義：money paid out。中文錨點：花費；支付。GRE tip: "expenditure" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the expenditure of X; a sense / degree / lack of expenditure; amid / despite expenditure Sentence frame: The debate turns on the expenditure of ______. （空格填入與「花費；支付」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of expenditure is crucial to understanding the argument. （花費；支付）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
expiate
贖罪；補償
英文釋義：make amends for
相似詞：aby, abye, atone
派生詞：expiative adj., expiatory adj., expiation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to make amends for。中文錨點：贖罪；補償。GRE tip: treat "expiate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to expiate sth; refuse / choose / begin to expiate; the expiating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to expiate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「贖罪；補償」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Expiate one's sins. （贖罪；補償）
詳細 · 紅寶書
expire
到期｜教學補註：lose validity
英文釋義：lose validity; pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
相似詞：die, decease, perish, go, exit, pass
相反詞：be born, inhale
派生詞：expiration n., expiratory adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：to lose validity。中文錨點：到期｜教學補註：lose validity。GRE tip: treat "expire" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to expire sth; refuse / choose / begin to expire; the expiring of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to expire ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「到期｜教學補註：lose validity」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
My passports expired last month. （到期）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
explain
解釋
英文釋義：解釋
用法／搭配：結果前先解釋排除。
Example · TTS
Explain exclusions before results. （解釋）
詳細 · 紅寶書
explicable
可解釋的｜教學補註：capable of being explicated or accounted for
英文釋義：capable of being explicated or accounted for
相反詞：inexplicable
用法／搭配：核心義：capable of being explicated or accounted for。中文錨點：可解釋的｜教學補註：capable of being explicated or accounted for。GRE tip: "explicable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an explicable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather explicable; explicable enough to... Sentence frame: Her explicable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「可解釋的｜教學補註：capable of being explicated or accounted for」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Explicable behavior. （可解釋的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
explicit
明確的
英文釋義：明確的
用法／搭配：缺值規則要明確。
Example · TTS
Be explicit about missing-data rules. （明確的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
exponent
倡導者；指數
英文釋義：倡導者；指數
用法／搭配：開放方法早期倡導者遇阻力。
Example · TTS
An early exponent of open methods faced resistance. （倡導者；指數）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
export
出口；輸出
英文釋義：出口；輸出
用法／搭配：難跨文化輸出的方法需在地檢驗。
Example · TTS
Methods that export poorly across cultures need local tests. （出口；輸出）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
expose
揭露
英文釋義：揭露
用法／搭配：複現能揭露脆弱發現。
Example · TTS
Replication can expose fragile findings. （揭露）
詳細 · 紅寶書
exposition
解釋；博覽會
英文釋義：a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic; a collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display
相似詞：expounding, exhibition, expo
相反詞：contract
派生詞：exposit v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic。中文錨點：解釋；博覽會。GRE tip: "exposition" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the exposition of X; a sense / degree / lack of exposition; amid / despite exposition Sentence frame: The debate turns on the exposition of ______. （空格填入與「解釋；博覽會」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
We would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background. （解釋；博覽會）
詳細 · 紅寶書
expository
解釋性的｜教學補註：serving to expound or set forth
英文釋義：serving to expound or set forth
相似詞：expositive
派生詞：expound v.
用法／搭配：核心義：serving to expound or set forth。中文錨點：解釋性的｜教學補註：serving to expound or set forth。GRE tip: "expository" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an expository argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather expository; expository enough to... Sentence frame: Her expository ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「解釋性的｜教學補註：serving to expound or set forth」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Clean expository writing. （解釋性的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
expostulate
v. 抗議，表示異議
英文釋義：to disagree with something or argue against it
相似詞：demur, protest, remonstrate
相反詞：accept, agree, acquiesce
派生詞：expostulation n.
用法／搭配：expostulate with one’s opinion 不同意某人的觀點
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to expostulate with one’s opinion. （抗議，表示異議）
詳細 · 複習詞
expound
詳述｜教學補註：add details, as to an account or idea
英文釋義：add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing; state
相似詞：elaborate, lucubrate, expatiate, exposit, enlarge, expand
相反詞：contract
派生詞：expository adj., exponent n., expounding n.
形近詞：exigent 緊迫的，苛求的 ｜ exiguous 稀少的，微小的 ｜ expound 詳細闡明 ｜ expunge 除去，刪除
用法／搭配：核心義：to add details, as to an account or idea。中文錨點：詳述｜教學補註：add details, as to an account or idea。GRE tip: treat "expound" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to expound sth; refuse / choose / begin to expound; the expounding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to expound ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「詳述｜教學補註：add details, as to an account or idea」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to expound what they had once defended. （詳述）
詳細 · 紅寶書
expropriate
沒收；充公
英文釋義：deprive of possessions
派生詞：expropriation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to deprive of possessions。中文錨點：沒收；充公。GRE tip: treat "expropriate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to expropriate sth; refuse / choose / begin to expropriate; the expropriating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to expropriate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「沒收；充公」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
The Communist government expropriated the landowners. （沒收；充公）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
expulsion
驅逐｜教學補註：the act of forcing out someone or something
英文釋義：the act of forcing out someone or something; squeezing out by applying pressure
相似詞：ejection, exclusion, riddance, extrusion, projection
相反詞：inclusion
派生詞：expel v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the act of forcing out someone or something。中文錨點：驅逐｜教學補註：the act of forcing out someone or something。GRE tip: "expulsion" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the expulsion of X; a sense / degree / lack of expulsion; amid / despite expulsion Sentence frame: The debate turns on the expulsion of ______. （空格填入與「驅逐｜教學補註：the act of forcing out someone or something」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The expulsion of pus from the pimple. （驅逐）
詳細 · 複習詞
expunge
刪除｜教學補註：remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
英文釋義：remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
相似詞：strike, scratch, excise
相反詞：miss
派生詞：expunction n., expunging n.
形近詞：exigent 緊迫的，苛求的 ｜ exiguous 稀少的，微小的 ｜ expound 詳細闡明 ｜ expunge 除去，刪除
用法／搭配：核心義：to remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line。中文錨點：刪除｜教學補註：remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line。GRE tip: treat "expunge" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to expunge sth; refuse / choose / begin to expunge; the expunging of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to expunge ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「刪除｜教學補註：remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to expunge what they had once defended. （刪除）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書、重要詞
expurgate
v. 刪減｜教學補註：to change a written work by removing parts that might offend people
英文釋義：to change a written work by removing parts that might offend people
相似詞：censor, suppress
派生詞：expurgation n., expurgator n.
用法／搭配：an expurgated edition of the letters 刪減版的信件
Example · TTS
They had to an expurgated edition of the letters. （刪減）
詳細 · 紅寶書
extant
現存的｜教學補註：still in existence
英文釋義：still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost; ; - Edward Clodd
相反詞：extinct, lost
形近詞：extension 延伸 ｜ extant 現存的 = existing ｜ retention 保留扣留 retentive
用法／搭配：核心義：still in existence。中文錨點：現存的｜教學補註：still in existence。GRE tip: "extant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an extant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather extant; extant enough to... Sentence frame: Her extant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「現存的｜教學補註：still in existence」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Specimens of graphic art found among extant barbaric folk. （現存的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
extemporaneous
即興的
英文釋義：即興的
用法／搭配：即興分析可以，但要標探索性。
Example · TTS
Extemporaneous analysis is fine if labeled exploratory. （即興的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
extemporize
即興演說｜教學補註：manage in a makeshift way
英文釋義：manage in a makeshift way; do with whatever is at hand; perform without preparation
相似詞：improvise, improvize, ad-lib, extemporise
派生詞：extemporization n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to manage in a makeshift way。中文錨點：即興演說｜教學補註：manage in a makeshift way。GRE tip: treat "extemporize" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to extemporize sth; refuse / choose / begin to extemporize; the extemporizing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to extemporize ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「即興演說｜教學補註：manage in a makeshift way」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
He extemporized a speech at the wedding. （即興演說）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
extenuate
v. 減輕（罪過）
英文釋義：to lessen the seriousness or extent of by making partial excuses
相似詞：palliate, mitigate
相反詞：aggravate, exacerbate
派生詞：extenuation n.
形近詞：expatriation 放棄國籍，流放 ｜ extenuate 減輕（罪行過錯）
用法／搭配：extenuate a crime 減輕罪行的嚴重性
Example · TTS
The circumstances extenuate the crime. （減輕（罪過））
詳細 · 救命800
exterminate
v. 根除，消滅
英文釋義：to get rid of completely usually by killing off
相似詞：annihilate, eradicate, extirpate, wipe out
派生詞：exterminator n.
用法／搭配：exterminate the whole colony of cockroaches 消滅全部蟑螂
Example · TTS
Hitler wanted to exterminate the Jews, Gypsies, Communists, and homosexuals of Europe. （根除，消滅）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
extinguish
熄滅；除去
英文釋義：put an end to; kill; put out, as of fires, flames, or lights
相似詞：quench, eliminate, annihilate, eradicate, decimate
相反詞：ignite
派生詞：extinction n., extinguisher n., extinguishing n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to put an end to。中文錨點：熄滅；除去。GRE tip: treat "extinguish" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to extinguish sth; refuse / choose / begin to extinguish; the extinguishing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to extinguish ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「熄滅；除去」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Too big to be extinguished at once, the forest fires at best could be contained. （熄滅；除去）
詳細 · 救命800
extirpate
v.根除｜教學補註：destroy or remove completely
英文釋義：destroy or remove completely
相似詞：eradicate, eliminate, exterminate
相反詞：necessitate
派生詞：extirpation n.根除
用法／搭配：extirpate the smoking habit 根除煙癮
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to extirpate the smoking habit. （根除）
詳細 · 紅寶書
extirpation
根除｜教學補註：surgical removal of a body part or tissue
英文釋義：surgical removal of a body part or tissue; the act of pulling up or out; uprooting; cutting off from existence
相似詞：ablation, excision, deracination
派生詞：extirpate v.
形近詞：expiation 贖罪，補償 ｜ expatiation 詳細說明 ｜ extirpation 消滅，根除 ｜ exculpation 辯解
用法／搭配：核心義：surgical removal of a body part or tissue。中文錨點：根除｜教學補註：surgical removal of a body part or tissue。GRE tip: "extirpation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the extirpation of X; a sense / degree / lack of extirpation; amid / despite extirpation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the extirpation of ______. （空格填入與「根除｜教學補註：surgical removal of a body part or tissue」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of extirpation is crucial to understanding the argument. （根除）
詳細 · 救命800
extol
v. 讚美｜教學補註：to praise highly
英文釋義：to praise highly
相似詞：exalt, laud, hymn, valorize
相反詞：criticize, denounce, censure
派生詞：extoller n., extolment n.
形近詞：elegy 哀歌 ｜ panegyric 頌詞 ｜ encomium 頌詞 ｜ extol = eulogize 讚揚
用法／搭配：extol the virtues of… 讚美……的優點
Example · TTS
Extol the virtues of one's children. （讚美）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
extort
勒索；敲詐
英文釋義：obtain through intimidation; obtain by coercion or intimidation
相似詞：squeeze, rack, gouge, wring
派生詞：extortion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to obtain through intimidation。中文錨點：勒索；敲詐。GRE tip: treat "extort" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to extort sth; refuse / choose / begin to extort; the extorting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to extort ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「勒索；敲詐」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss. （勒索；敲詐）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
extradite
引渡｜教學補註：hand over to the authorities of another country
英文釋義：hand over to the authorities of another country
相似詞：deliver, deport
相反詞：repatriate
派生詞：extradition n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to hand over to the authorities of another country。中文錨點：引渡｜教學補註：hand over to the authorities of another country。GRE tip: treat "extradite" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to extradite sth; refuse / choose / begin to extradite; the extraditing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to extradite ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「引渡｜教學補註：hand over to the authorities of another country」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
They extradited the fugitive to his native country so he could be tried there. （引渡）
詳細 · 紅寶書
extraicate
解救｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad...
英文釋義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English
用法／搭配：核心義：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in academic English。中文錨點：解救｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "extraicate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the extraicate of X; a sense / degree / lack of extraicate; amid / despite extraicate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the extraicate of ______. （空格填入與「解救｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of extraicate is crucial to understanding the argument. （解救）
詳細 · 救命800
extraneous
adj. 不重要的，不相關的
英文釋義：having no importance
相似詞：irrelevant
相反詞：essential, relevant
派生詞：extraneousness n.
用法／搭配：extraneous matter 不重要的事
Example · TTS
The ballet struck me as extraneous and somewhat out of keeping with the rest of the play. （不重要的，不相關的）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
extrapolate
v. 推斷｜教學補註：to estimate something using the facts that you have now
英文釋義：to estimate something using the facts that you have now
相似詞：deduce, infer
派生詞：extrapolation n.
用法／搭配：extrapolate these results from past trends 通過過去的趨勢推斷這些結果
Example · TTS
In that case, they had to extrapolate these results from past trends. （推斷）
詳細 · 填空1300
extrapolation
推斷｜教學補註：(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of kno...
英文釋義：(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values; an inference about the future (or about some hypothetical situation) based on known facts and observations
派生詞：extrapolate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of known values。中文錨點：推斷｜教學補註：(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of kno。GRE tip: "extrapolation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the extrapolation of X; a sense / degree / lack of extrapolation; amid / despite extrapolation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the extrapolation of ______. （空格填入與「推斷｜教學補註：(mathematics) calculation of the value of a function outside the range of kno」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of extrapolation is crucial to understanding the argument. （推斷）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
extrasensory
超感官的
英文釋義：超感官的
用法／搭配：超感官宣稱需要非凡檢驗。
Example · TTS
Extrasensory claims need extraordinary tests. （超感官的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
extravagance
奢侈；浪費
英文釋義：the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth; the trait of spending extravagantly
相似詞：extravagancy, prodigality, profligacy, lavishness, highlife
派生詞：extravagant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth。中文錨點：奢侈；浪費。GRE tip: "extravagance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the extravagance of X; a sense / degree / lack of extravagance; amid / despite extravagance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the extravagance of ______. （空格填入與「奢侈；浪費」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
We were surprised by the extravagance of his description. （奢侈；浪費）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
extravagant
過度的；揮霍的
英文釋義：過度的；揮霍的
用法／搭配：過度主張需要過度證據。
Example · TTS
Extravagant claims need extravagant evidence. （過度的；揮霍的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
extrude
突出；噴出
英文釋義：form or shape by forcing through an opening
派生詞：extrusive adj., extrusion n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to form or shape by forcing through an opening。中文錨點：突出；噴出。GRE tip: treat "extrude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to extrude sth; refuse / choose / begin to extrude; the extruding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to extrude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「突出；噴出」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Extrude steel. （突出；噴出）
詳細 · 紅寶書
exuberance
熱情洋溢的
英文釋義：joyful enthusiasm; overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval
相似詞：enthusiasm, ebullience
派生詞：exuberant adj., exuberate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：joyful enthusiasm。中文錨點：熱情洋溢的。GRE tip: "exuberance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the exuberance of X; a sense / degree / lack of exuberance; amid / despite exuberance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the exuberance of ______. （空格填入與「熱情洋溢的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of exuberance is crucial to understanding the argument. （熱情洋溢的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
exuberant
精力充沛的
英文釋義：joyously unrestrained; unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
相似詞：ebullient, high-spirited, excessive, extravagant, overweening, lush
相反詞：restrained, subdued
派生詞：exuberate v., exuberance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：joyously unrestrained。中文錨點：精力充沛的。GRE tip: "exuberant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an exuberant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather exuberant; exuberant enough to... Sentence frame: Her exuberant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「精力充沛的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Exuberant compliments. （精力充沛的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
exude
流出；滲出
英文釋義：release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities; make apparent by one's mood or behavior
相似詞：exudate, transude, ooze
派生詞：exudation n., exudate n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to release (a liquid) in drops or small quantities。中文錨點：流出；滲出。GRE tip: treat "exude" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to exude sth; refuse / choose / begin to exude; the exuding of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to exude ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「流出；滲出」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Exude sweat through the pores. （流出；滲出）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
exult
崇高的｜教學補註：feel extreme happiness or elation
英文釋義：feel extreme happiness or elation; to express great joy
相似詞：exuberate, rejoice, triumph, jubilate
相反詞：defeat
派生詞：exultant adj., exultation n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to feel extreme happiness or elation。中文錨點：崇高的｜教學補註：feel extreme happiness or elation。GRE tip: treat "exult" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to exult sth; refuse / choose / begin to exult; the exulting of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to exult ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「崇高的｜教學補註：feel extreme happiness or elation」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
Who cannot exult in Spring? （崇高的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
exultant
狂喜的｜教學補註：joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
英文釋義：joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
相似詞：exulting, jubilant, prideful, rejoicing, triumphal, triumphant
派生詞：exult v.
用法／搭配：核心義：joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success。中文錨點：狂喜的｜教學補註：joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success。GRE tip: "exultant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：an exultant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather exultant; exultant enough to... Sentence frame: Her exultant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「狂喜的｜教學補註：joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her exultant approach to the evidence. （狂喜的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
exurb
遠郊
英文釋義：遠郊
用法／搭配：遠郊合作者需要共享時區規則。
Example · TTS
Exurb collaborators need shared time zones rules. （遠郊）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
eyebrow
挑眉
英文釋義：挑眉
用法／搭配：考意錨點：挑眉
Example · TTS
On the exam, eyebrow most nearly means a sense of "挑眉". （挑眉）