81 詞
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
nadir
最低點｜教學補註：an extreme state of adversity
英文釋義：an extreme state of adversity; the lowest point of anything; the point below the observer that is directly opposite the zenith on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected
相反詞：zenith
用法／搭配：核心義：an extreme state of adversity。中文錨點：最低點｜教學補註：an extreme state of adversity。GRE tip: "nadir" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nadir of X; a sense / degree / lack of nadir; amid / despite nadir Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nadir of ______. （空格填入與「最低點｜教學補註：an extreme state of adversity」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of nadir is crucial to understanding the argument. （最低點）
詳細 · 紅寶書
nag
嘮叨｜教學補註：someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
英文釋義：someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault; an old or over-worked horse
相似詞：scold, scolder, nagger, hack, jade, plug
相反詞：refresh
派生詞：nagger n.
用法／搭配：核心義：someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault。中文錨點：嘮叨｜教學補註：someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault。GRE tip: "nag" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nag of X; a sense / degree / lack of nag; amid / despite nag Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nag of ______. （空格填入與「嘮叨｜教學補註：someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
She nags her husband all day long. （嘮叨）
詳細 · 救命800
naive
adj. 天真純樸的
英文釋義：lacking worldly experience and understanding, simple and guileless
相似詞：artless, guileless, ingenuous, innocent
相反詞：sophisticated, worldly, artful, disingenuous, guilty
派生詞：naiveness n.
用法／搭配：a child with a naive charm 天真無邪的孩子
Example · TTS
This naive simple creature with wide friendly eyes so eager to believe appearances. （天真純樸的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
namebadge
胸牌
英文釋義：胸牌
用法／搭配：考意錨點：胸牌
Example · TTS
On the exam, namebadge most nearly means a sense of "胸牌". （胸牌）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
nametag
名牌
英文釋義：名牌
用法／搭配：考意錨點：名牌
Example · TTS
On the exam, nametag most nearly means a sense of "名牌". （名牌）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
narcissism
自戀｜教學補註：an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
英文釋義：an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
相似詞：self-love, narcism
派生詞：narcissistic adj., narcissist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself。中文錨點：自戀｜教學補註：an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself。GRE tip: "narcissism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the narcissism of X; a sense / degree / lack of narcissism; amid / despite narcissism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the narcissism of ______. （空格填入與「自戀｜教學補註：an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of narcissism is crucial to understanding the argument. （自戀）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
narcotic
麻醉的；致幻的
英文釋義：a drug that produces numbness or stupor; often taken for pleasure or to reduce pain; extensive use can lead to addiction; of or relating to or designating narcotics
相似詞：narcotizing, narcotising, soporiferous, soporific
相反詞：stimulating, invigorating
派生詞：narcotize v., narcosis n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a drug that produces numbness or stupor。中文錨點：麻醉的；致幻的。GRE tip: "narcotic" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the narcotic of X; a sense / degree / lack of narcotic; amid / despite narcotic Sentence frame: The debate turns on the narcotic of ______. （空格填入與「麻醉的；致幻的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A narcotic speech. （麻醉的；致幻的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
nasal
鼻子的｜教學補註：a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed
英文釋義：a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed; an elongated rectangular bone that forms the bridge of the nose
相似詞：rhinal, adenoidal, pinched
派生詞：nasality n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed。中文錨點：鼻子的｜教學補註：a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed。GRE tip: "nasal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nasal of X; a sense / degree / lack of nasal; amid / despite nasal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nasal of ______. （空格填入與「鼻子的｜教學補註：a consonant produced through the nose with the mouth closed」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A whining nasal voice. （鼻子的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
nascence
誕生初期
英文釋義：誕生初期
用法／搭配：考意錨點：誕生初期
Example · TTS
On the exam, nascence most nearly means a sense of "誕生初期". （誕生初期）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
nascent
adj. 新生的｜教學補註：coming or having recently come into existence
英文釋義：coming or having recently come into existence
相似詞：budding, emerging, inchoate, incipient, unformed
相反詞：mature, waning, dying, formed
派生詞：nascency n.
用法／搭配：the nascent middle class 新生中產階級
Example · TTS
A nascent insurgency. （新生的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
natal
出生的；誕生的
英文釋義：a region of eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean; a port city in northeastern Brazil
相似詞：KwaZulu-Natal
用法／搭配：核心義：a region of eastern South Africa on the Indian Ocean。中文錨點：出生的；誕生的。GRE tip: "natal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the natal of X; a sense / degree / lack of natal; amid / despite natal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the natal of ______. （空格填入與「出生的；誕生的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Natal was renamed KwaZulu-Natal in 1994. （出生的；誕生的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
natty
整潔的｜教學補註：marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
英文釋義：marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
相似詞：dapper, dashing, jaunty, raffish, rakish, spiffy
派生詞：nattiness n.
形近詞：nettle 蕁麻，惹惱 ｜ rattle 使不安 ｜ natty 整潔的
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners。中文錨點：整潔的｜教學補註：marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners。GRE tip: "natty" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a natty argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather natty; natty enough to... Sentence frame: Her natty ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「整潔的｜教學補註：marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her natty approach to the evidence. （整潔的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、紅寶書
naunce
細微差別｜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：細微差別｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "naunce" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the naunce of X; a sense / degree / lack of naunce; amid / despite naunce Sentence frame: The debate turns on the naunce of ______. （空格填入與「細微差別｜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 naunce is crucial to understanding the argument. （細微差別）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
nausea
噁心；厭惡
英文釋義：the state that precedes vomiting; disgust so strong it makes you feel sick
相似詞：sickness
相反詞：wellness
派生詞：nauseous adj., nauseate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：the state that precedes vomiting。中文錨點：噁心；厭惡。GRE tip: "nausea" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nausea of X; a sense / degree / lack of nausea; amid / despite nausea Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nausea of ______. （空格填入與「噁心；厭惡」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of nausea is crucial to understanding the argument. （噁心；厭惡）
詳細 · GRE3000
nauseate
令人厭惡的
英文釋義：upset and make nauseated; cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
相似詞：sicken, disgust, revolt
派生詞：nausea n., nauseant n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to upset and make nauseated。中文錨點：令人厭惡的。GRE tip: treat "nauseate" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to nauseate sth; refuse / choose / begin to nauseate; the nauseating of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to nauseate ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「令人厭惡的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to nauseate what they had once defended. （令人厭惡的）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書
nautical
航海的｜教學補註：relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
英文釋義：relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen
相似詞：maritime, marine
用法／搭配：核心義：relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen。中文錨點：航海的｜教學補註：relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen。GRE tip: "nautical" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a nautical argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather nautical; nautical enough to... Sentence frame: Her nautical ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「航海的｜教學補註：relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Nautical charts. （航海的）
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naval
海軍的
英文釋義：海軍的
用法／搭配：海軍紀律：commit 訊息附貨物清單。
Example · TTS
Naval discipline: commit messages with cargo lists. （海軍的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
navigate
航行；導航
英文釋義：航行；導航
用法／搭配：在論文明確導航權衡。
Example · TTS
Navigate trade-offs explicitly in the paper. （航行；導航）
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navigation
航行；導航
英文釋義：航行；導航
用法／搭配：為讀者提供補充材料航圖。
Example · TTS
Provide navigation for readers through supplements. （航行；導航）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
navigator
航海者；導航者
英文釋義：航海者；導航者
用法／搭配：指定一位可複現舵手。
Example · TTS
Appoint a reproducibility navigator. （航海者；導航者）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
navy
海軍
英文釋義：海軍
用法／搭配：在管線外圍部署單元測試艦隊。
Example · TTS
Keep a navy of unit tests around the pipeline. （海軍）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
naysay
否定｜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
形近詞：heresy 異端邪說 ｜ hearsay 道聽途說 ｜ gainsay 否認 ｜ naysay 拒絕，否認
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：否定｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "naysay" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the naysay of X; a sense / degree / lack of naysay; amid / despite naysay Sentence frame: The debate turns on the naysay of ______. （空格填入與「否定｜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 naysay is crucial to understanding the argument. （否定）
詳細 · 救命800
naysayer
n. 唱反調的人
英文釋義：a person who habitually expresses negative views
相似詞：cynic, misanthrope, pessimist
相反詞：philanthropist, optimist
用法／搭配：Give up being a naysayer. 不要成爲槓精
Example · TTS
In academic English, writers may refer to the Give up being a naysayer. （唱反調的人）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
nebula
星雲（比喻一團霧）
英文釋義：星雲（比喻一團霧）
用法／搭配：術語星雲不是理論。
Example · TTS
A nebula of buzzwords is not a theory. （星雲（比喻一團霧））
詳細 · 救命800
nebulous
adj. 模糊的，不清楚的
英文釋義：not at all clear or exact
相似詞：vague, ambiguous, murky, obscure
相反詞：clear, definite, defined, unambiguous, unequivocal
派生詞：nebula n.
用法／搭配：a nebulous description of the topic 對於主題的模糊描述
Example · TTS
Nebulous distinction between pride and conceit. （模糊的，不清楚的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
necessitous
緊迫的；貧窮的
英文釋義：poor enough to need help from others
相似詞：destitute, impoverished, indigent, needy, poverty-stricken
相反詞：enrich
派生詞：necessity n.
用法／搭配：核心義：poor enough to need help from others。中文錨點：緊迫的；貧窮的。GRE tip: "necessitous" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a necessitous argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather necessitous; necessitous enough to... Sentence frame: Her necessitous ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「緊迫的；貧窮的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her necessitous approach to the evidence. （緊迫的；貧窮的）
詳細 · 複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
nefarious
adj. 罪惡的｜教學補註：evil or criminal
英文釋義：evil or criminal
相似詞：vicious
相反詞：virtuous, honorable
派生詞：nefariousness n.
用法／搭配：nefarious activities such as drug trafficking and fraud 販毒和詐騙之類的罪惡活動
Example · TTS
Nefarious schemes. （罪惡的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
negation
否定｜教學補註：a negative statement
英文釋義：a negative statement; a statement that is a refusal or denial of some other statement; the speech act of negating
派生詞：negate v.
用法／搭配：核心義：a negative statement。中文錨點：否定｜教學補註：a negative statement。GRE tip: "negation" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the negation of X; a sense / degree / lack of negation; amid / despite negation Sentence frame: The debate turns on the negation of ______. （空格填入與「否定｜教學補註：a negative statement」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of negation is crucial to understanding the argument. （否定）
詳細 · 紅寶書
negligence
疏忽｜教學補註：failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise unde...
英文釋義：failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances; the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern
相似詞：carelessness, neglect, nonperformance, neglectfulness
相反詞：carefulness, attend to
派生詞：negligent adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances。中文錨點：疏忽｜教學補註：failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise unde。GRE tip: "negligence" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the negligence of X; a sense / degree / lack of negligence; amid / despite negligence Sentence frame: The debate turns on the negligence of ______. （空格填入與「疏忽｜教學補註：failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise unde」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
No one wanted to be labeled a negligence in that debate. （疏忽）
詳細 · 救命800
negligent
adj. 疏忽大意的
英文釋義：failing to give proper attention or care
相似詞：derelict, heedless, inattentive
相反詞：careful, diligent, heedful, attentive
派生詞：negligence n., neglect v.
用法／搭配：negligent in taking care of the children 粗心大意地照顧孩子
Example · TTS
Negligent in his correspondence. （疏忽大意的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
nemesis
報應｜教學補註：(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance
英文釋義：(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance; something causing misery or death
相似詞：bane, curse, scourge
相反詞：bless, communicate
用法／搭配：核心義：(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance。中文錨點：報應｜教學補註：(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance。GRE tip: "nemesis" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nemesis of X; a sense / degree / lack of nemesis; amid / despite nemesis Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nemesis of ______. （空格填入與「報應｜教學補註：(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of nemesis is crucial to understanding the argument. （報應）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
neoclassical
新古典的
英文釋義：新古典的
用法／搭配：新古典簡報仍需誤差條。
Example · TTS
Neoclassical slides still need error bars. （新古典的）
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neoliberal
新自由主義的
英文釋義：新自由主義的
用法／搭配：政策論文標註新自由假設。
Example · TTS
Label neoliberal assumptions in policy papers. （新自由主義的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
neolithic
新石器時代的
英文釋義：新石器時代的
用法／搭配：淘汰新石器級複製貼上管線。
Example · TTS
Retire neolithic copy-paste pipelines. （新石器時代的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
neologism
新詞｜教學補註：a newly invented word or phrase
英文釋義：a newly invented word or phrase; the act of inventing a word or phrase
相似詞：neology, coinage
派生詞：neologist n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a newly invented word or phrase。中文錨點：新詞｜教學補註：a newly invented word or phrase。GRE tip: "neologism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the neologism of X; a sense / degree / lack of neologism; amid / despite neologism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the neologism of ______. （空格填入與「新詞｜教學補註：a newly invented word or phrase」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of neologism is crucial to understanding the argument. （新詞）
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neon
霓虹；氖
英文釋義：霓虹；氖
用法／搭配：霓虹標題需要無聊附錄。
Example · TTS
Neon headlines need dull appendices. （霓虹；氖）
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neonatal
新生的；新生兒的
英文釋義：新生的；新生兒的
用法／搭配：新生專案第一天就要清單。
Example · TTS
Neonatal projects need checklists from day one. （新生的；新生兒的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
neonate
嬰兒｜教學補註：a baby from birth to four weeks
英文釋義：a baby from birth to four weeks
相似詞：newborn
用法／搭配：核心義：a baby from birth to four weeks。中文錨點：嬰兒｜教學補註：a baby from birth to four weeks。GRE tip: "neonate" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the neonate of X; a sense / degree / lack of neonate; amid / despite neonate Sentence frame: The debate turns on the neonate of ______. （空格填入與「嬰兒｜教學補註：a baby from birth to four weeks」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of neonate is crucial to understanding the argument. （嬰兒）
詳細 · 紅寶書
neophyte
新手｜教學補註：a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously
英文釋義：a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously; any new participant in some activity
相似詞：newcomer, fledgling, fledgeling, starter, freshman, newbie
相反詞：veteran, expert
用法／搭配：核心義：a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously。中文錨點：新手｜教學補註：a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously。GRE tip: "neophyte" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the neophyte of X; a sense / degree / lack of neophyte; amid / despite neophyte Sentence frame: The debate turns on the neophyte of ______. （空格填入與「新手｜教學補註：a plant that is found in an area where it had not been recorded previously」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of neophyte is crucial to understanding the argument. （新手）
詳細 · 填空1300
nepotism
任人唯親的
英文釋義：favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
用法／搭配：核心義：favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)。中文錨點：任人唯親的。GRE tip: "nepotism" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nepotism of X; a sense / degree / lack of nepotism; amid / despite nepotism Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nepotism of ______. （空格填入與「任人唯親的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of nepotism is crucial to understanding the argument. （任人唯親的）
詳細 · 救命800、重要詞
nepotistic
adj. 任人唯親的
英文釋義：favor relatives or friends especially by giving them jobs
相似詞：cronyism
用法／搭配：The ruling party is nepotistic and corrupt. 執政黨任人唯親、貪污腐敗。
Example · TTS
It was The ruling party is nepotistic and corrupt. （任人唯親的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
nerve
勇氣｜教學補註：any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
英文釋義：any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body; the courage to carry on
相似詞：nervus, heart, mettle, spunk, boldness, brass
相反詞：timidity
派生詞：nervous adj., nervy adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body。中文錨點：勇氣｜教學補註：any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body。GRE tip: "nerve" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nerve of X; a sense / degree / lack of nerve; amid / despite nerve Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nerve of ______. （空格填入與「勇氣｜教學補註：any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of nerve is crucial to understanding the argument. （勇氣）
詳細 · 紅寶書
nethermost
最低的；最下面的
英文釋義：farthest down
相似詞：bottommost, lowermost
用法／搭配：核心義：farthest down。中文錨點：最低的；最下面的。GRE tip: "nethermost" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a nethermost argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather nethermost; nethermost enough to... Sentence frame: Her nethermost ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「最低的；最下面的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her nethermost approach to the evidence. （最低的；最下面的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
nettle
激怒；惹怒
英文釋義：any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae); sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation
相似詞：urticate, annoy, rag, bother, irritate, rile
相反詞：soothe
形近詞：nettle 蕁麻，惹惱 ｜ rattle 使不安 ｜ natty 整潔的
用法／搭配：核心義：any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or...。中文錨點：激怒；惹怒。GRE tip: "nettle" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nettle of X; a sense / degree / lack of nettle; amid / despite nettle Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nettle of ______. （空格填入與「激怒；惹怒」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of nettle is crucial to understanding the argument. （激怒；惹怒）
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neutral
中立的
英文釋義：中立的
用法／搭配：語氣中立，方法鋒利。
Example · TTS
Neutral tone, sharp methods. （中立的）
詳細 · 填空1300
nevertheless
然而；但是
英文釋義：despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
相似詞：however, withal, still, yet, nonetheless, notwithstanding
相反詞：agitate, louden, moving, no longer, sparkling
用法／搭配：核心義：despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)。中文錨點：然而；但是。GRE tip: "nevertheless" modifies how an action is done—often attitude or degree. 搭配：argue / speak / respond nevertheless; nevertheless enough; quite nevertheless Sentence frame: She nevertheless rejected the simplified reading. （對應中文語感：「然而；但是」。）
Example · TTS
While we disliked each other, nevertheless we agreed. （然而；但是）
詳細 · 紅寶書
nifty
漂亮的｜教學補註：very good
英文釋義：very good
相似詞：bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great
相反詞：uncork
用法／搭配：核心義：very good。中文錨點：漂亮的｜教學補註：very good。GRE tip: "nifty" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a nifty argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather nifty; nifty enough to... Sentence frame: Her nifty ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「漂亮的｜教學補註：very good」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
His nifty explanation made the complex idea easier to follow. （漂亮的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
niggle
拘泥小節的
英文釋義：worry unnecessarily or excessively; argue over petty things
相似詞：fuss, fret, quibble, pettifog, bicker, squabble
派生詞：niggler n.
用法／搭配：核心義：to worry unnecessarily or excessively。中文錨點：拘泥小節的。GRE tip: treat "niggle" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to niggle sth; refuse / choose / begin to niggle; the niggling of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to niggle ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「拘泥小節的」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to niggle what they had once defended. （拘泥小節的）
詳細 · 填空1300、複習詞、救命800、紅寶書
nimble
adj. 機敏的｜教學補註：able to move quickly and easily
英文釋義：able to move quickly and easily
相似詞：agile, quick, spry
相反詞：clumsy, awkward
派生詞：nimbleness n.
用法／搭配：a nimble brain 機敏的大腦
Example · TTS
As nimble as a deer. （機敏的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
nip
捏｜教學補註：a small drink of liquor
英文釋義：a small drink of liquor; (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent
相似詞：shot, Jap, relish, flavor, flavour, sapidity
派生詞：nippy adj., nipper n.
用法／搭配：核心義：a small drink of liquor。中文錨點：捏｜教學補註：a small drink of liquor。GRE tip: "nip" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nip of X; a sense / degree / lack of nip; amid / despite nip Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nip of ______. （空格填入與「捏｜教學補註：a small drink of liquor」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
The Queen's corgis always nip at her staff's ankles. （捏）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
nodule
結節
英文釋義：結節
用法／搭配：考意錨點：結節
Example · TTS
On the exam, nodule most nearly means a sense of "結節". （結節）
詳細 · GRE3000、複習詞、紅寶書、重要詞
noisome
惡臭的；有害的
英文釋義：causing or able to cause nausea; offensively malodorous
相似詞：nauseating, nauseous, queasy, loathsome, offensive, sickening
相反詞：pleasant, fragrant
派生詞：noisomeness n.
用法／搭配：核心義：causing or able to cause nausea。中文錨點：惡臭的；有害的。GRE tip: "noisome" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a noisome argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather noisome; noisome enough to... Sentence frame: Her noisome ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「惡臭的；有害的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her noisome remarks unsettled everyone in the room. （惡臭的；有害的）
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nomadic
遊牧的
英文釋義：遊牧的
用法／搭配：遊牧分析師每晚同步到同一 repo。
Example · TTS
Nomadic analysts sync to one repo nightly. （遊牧的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P2-pending 補錄
nomenclature
命名法；術語體系
英文釋義：命名法；術語體系
用法／搭配：編碼類別前先釐清命名。
Example · TTS
Clarify nomenclature before coding categories. （命名法；術語體系）
詳細 · GRE3000、紅寶書
nominal
名義上的；不重要的
英文釋義：a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb; relating to or constituting or bearing or giving a name
相似詞：token, tokenish, nominative, titular
相反詞：real
用法／搭配：核心義：a phrase that can function as the subject or object of a verb。中文錨點：名義上的；不重要的。GRE tip: "nominal" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nominal of X; a sense / degree / lack of nominal; amid / despite nominal Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nominal of ______. （空格填入與「名義上的；不重要的」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
Taxable males as revealed by the nominal rolls. （名義上的；不重要的）
詳細 · 填空1300、紅寶書
nonchalance
漠不關心｜教學補註：the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care
英文釋義：the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
相似詞：unconcern, indifference
相反詞：concern
派生詞：nonchalant adj.
用法／搭配：核心義：the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care。中文錨點：漠不關心｜教學補註：the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care。GRE tip: "nonchalance" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nonchalance of X; a sense / degree / lack of nonchalance; amid / despite nonchalance Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nonchalance of ______. （空格填入與「漠不關心｜教學補註：the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of nonchalance is crucial to understanding the argument. （漠不關心）
詳細 · GRE3000
nonchalant
冷漠的｜教學補註：marked by blithe unconcern
英文釋義：marked by blithe unconcern
相似詞：casual, insouciant
相反詞：anxious, concerned
派生詞：nonchalance n.
用法／搭配：核心義：marked by blithe unconcern。中文錨點：冷漠的｜教學補註：marked by blithe unconcern。GRE tip: "nonchalant" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a nonchalant argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather nonchalant; nonchalant enough to... Sentence frame: Her nonchalant ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「冷漠的｜教學補註：marked by blithe unconcern」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Was polite in a teasing nonchalant manner. （冷漠的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
noncommittal
態度不明確的
英文釋義：refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like
用法／搭配：核心義：refusing to bind oneself to a particular course of action or view or the like。中文錨點：態度不明確的。GRE tip: "noncommittal" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a noncommittal argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather noncommittal; noncommittal enough to... Sentence frame: Her noncommittal ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「態度不明確的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Her boyfriend was noncommittal about their future together. （態度不明確的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
nondescript
無可名狀的；不起眼的
英文釋義：無可名狀的；不起眼的
用法／搭配：平淡方法段會藏起關鍵選擇。
Example · TTS
A nondescript method section hides key choices. （無可名狀的；不起眼的）
詳細 · 救命800
nonentity
n. 無足輕重的人
英文釋義：a person or thing of little significance
相似詞：nonexistence, cipher, cypher, nobody
相反詞：existence
用法／搭配：a political nonentity 政壇上的小人物
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a political nonentity. （無足輕重的人）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 P3-pending-b02 補錄
nonpartisan
無黨派的
英文釋義：無黨派的
用法／搭配：分析對假說保持無黨派。
Example · TTS
Keep analyses nonpartisan to the hypothesis. （無黨派的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
nonplus
困惑｜教學補註：be a mystery or bewildering to
英文釋義：be a mystery or bewildering to
相似詞：perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify
相反詞：simplify, reassure, dislodge, move, end, leave, take away, demystify
用法／搭配：核心義：to be a mystery or bewildering to。中文錨點：困惑｜教學補註：be a mystery or bewildering to。GRE tip: treat "nonplus" as an action verb—ask who does what to whom, and whether the tone is neutral or charged. 搭配：to nonplus sth; refuse / choose / begin to nonplus; the nonplussing of X Sentence frame: The committee decided to nonplus ______ after ______. （造句時把空格填成符合「困惑｜教學補註：be a mystery or bewildering to」的對象與原因。）
Example · TTS
In the end, they chose to nonplus what they had once defended. （困惑）
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nonplussed
困惑的；不知所措
英文釋義：困惑的；不知所措
用法／搭配：被結果搞懵就查程式。
Example · TTS
If nonplussed by a result, check the code. （困惑的；不知所措）
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nonsectarian
無宗派的
英文釋義：無宗派的
用法／搭配：用無宗派工具，不是邪教軟體。
Example · TTS
Use nonsectarian tools, not cult software. （無宗派的）
詳細 · 幽默聯想庫 S3a 補錄
nonsense
胡說
英文釋義：胡說
用法／搭配：投機穿上證明外衣時就叫它胡說。
Example · TTS
Call speculation nonsense when it wears a proof costume. （胡說）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
nonsensical
無意義的｜教學補註：incongruous
英文釋義：incongruous;inviting ridicule; having no intelligible meaning
相似詞：absurd, cockeyed, derisory, idiotic, laughable, ludicrous
派生詞：nonsensicality n.
用法／搭配：核心義：incongruous。中文錨點：無意義的｜教學補註：incongruous。GRE tip: "nonsensical" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a nonsensical argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather nonsensical; nonsensical enough to... Sentence frame: Her nonsensical ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無意義的｜教學補註：incongruous」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
Ask a nonsensical question and get a nonsensical answer. （無意義的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
nonviable
不可行的;不能成活的
英文釋義：not capable of living or developing successfully
用法／搭配：核心義：not capable of living or developing successfully。中文錨點：不可行的;不能成活的。GRE tip: "nonviable" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a nonviable argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather nonviable; nonviable enough to... Sentence frame: Her nonviable ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「不可行的;不能成活的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her nonviable approach to the evidence. （不可行的;不能成活的）
詳細 · 紅寶書
nostrum
祕方｜教學補註：hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases
英文釋義：hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases; once sought by the alchemists; patent medicine whose efficacy is questionable
相似詞：panacea, catholicon, cure-all
用法／搭配：核心義：hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases。中文錨點：祕方｜教學補註：hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases。GRE tip: "nostrum" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the nostrum of X; a sense / degree / lack of nostrum; amid / despite nostrum Sentence frame: The debate turns on the nostrum of ______. （空格填入與「祕方｜教學補註：hypothetical remedy for all ills or diseases」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
A clear sense of nostrum is crucial to understanding the argument. （祕方）
詳細 · 紅寶書
notch
刻痕｜教學補註：a V-shaped indentation
英文釋義：a V-shaped indentation; the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks
相似詞：pass, nick, snick
相反詞：be born, fail, failing, running
用法／搭配：核心義：a V-shaped indentation。中文錨點：刻痕｜教學補註：a V-shaped indentation。GRE tip: "notch" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the notch of X; a sense / degree / lack of notch; amid / despite notch Sentence frame: The debate turns on the notch of ______. （空格填入與「刻痕｜教學補註：a V-shaped indentation」相關的對象。）
Example · TTS
There were four notches in the handle of his revolver. （刻痕）
詳細 · 紅寶書
notortiety
惡名昭著｜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：惡名昭著｜教學補註：a GRE-level vocabulary item meaning closely related to its core sense in acad。GRE tip: "notortiety" often names an abstract idea—look for of-phrases and whether it is countable in context. 搭配：the notortiety of X; a sense / degree / lack of notortiety; amid / despite notortiety Sentence frame: The debate turns on the notortiety of ______. （空格填入與「惡名昭著｜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 notortiety is crucial to understanding the argument. （惡名昭著）
詳細 · 填空1300
notwithstanding
雖然；儘管
英文釋義：despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
相似詞：however, nevertheless, withal, still, yet, nonetheless
相反詞：agitate, louden, moving, no longer, sparkling
用法／搭配：核心義：despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)。中文錨點：雖然；儘管。GRE tip: "notwithstanding" modifies how an action is done—often attitude or degree. 搭配：argue / speak / respond notwithstanding; notwithstanding enough; quite notwithstanding Sentence frame: She notwithstanding rejected the simplified reading. （對應中文語感：「雖然；儘管」。）
Example · TTS
She spoke notwithstanding about the risks of the policy. （雖然；儘管）
詳細 · 救命800
novice
n. 新手｜教學補註：freshman, beginner
英文釋義：freshman, beginner
相似詞：fledgling, neophyte
相反詞：veteran, expert
用法／搭配：a novice chess player 象棋新手
Example · TTS
The debate focused on a novice chess player. （新手）
詳細 · 救命800、紅寶書
noxious
adj. 產生強烈厭惡的
英文釋義：causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
相似詞：disgusting, noisome, repugnant
相反詞：beneficial, harmless, innocuous, pleasant, fragrant
派生詞：noxiousness n.
用法／搭配：a noxious smell of burning sugar 糖燒焦的讓人厭惡的氣味
Example · TTS
Noxious chemical wastes. （產生強烈厭惡的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
nubile
適婚的｜教學補註：of girls or women who are eligible to marry
英文釋義：of girls or women who are eligible to marry
相似詞：marriageable
用法／搭配：核心義：of girls or women who are eligible to marry。中文錨點：適婚的｜教學補註：of girls or women who are eligible to marry。GRE tip: "nubile" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a nubile argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather nubile; nubile enough to... Sentence frame: Her nubile ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「適婚的｜教學補註：of girls or women who are eligible to marry」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
The critic noted her nubile approach to the evidence. （適婚的）
詳細 · 複習詞、紅寶書
nugatory
無關緊要的
英文釋義：of no real value
用法／搭配：核心義：of no real value。中文錨點：無關緊要的。GRE tip: "nugatory" is typically an evaluative adjective—it colors a noun (argument, tone, evidence, claim). 搭配：a nugatory argument / tone / claim; strikingly / rather nugatory; nugatory enough to... Sentence frame: Her nugatory ______ surprised the reviewers. （名詞請選能被「無關緊要的」修飾者，如 approach / critique / silence。）
Example · TTS
A nugatory law. （無關緊要的）
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numeral
數字
英文釋義：數字
用法／搭配：收集前定義數字編碼。
Example · TTS
Define the numeral coding before collection. （數字）
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numerator
分子
英文釋義：分子
用法／搭配：鎖定分子定義。
Example · TTS
Keep the numerator definition locked. （分子）
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numerology
數字命理
英文釋義：數字命理
用法／搭配：不要搞 p 值數字命理。
Example · TTS
Do not practice p-value numerology. （數字命理）
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numerous
許多的
英文釋義：許多的
用法／搭配：許多穩健檢查勝過一個幸運 p。
Example · TTS
Numerous robustness checks beat one lucky p. （許多的）
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numinous
精神上的；超自然的
英文釋義：supernatural and mysterious
相似詞：mystic, occult
派生詞：numen n.
用法／搭配：a numinous place 神祕的地方
Example · TTS
The most numinous moment in the Mass. （精神上的；超自然的）
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nurture
養育
英文釋義：養育
用法／搭配：像養幼崽一樣養育複現。
Example · TTS
Nurture replications like new litters. （養育）