托福词汇

A word or phrase typical of informal speech

口语词，口语表达

Without producing any useful result; unsuccessfully

徒劳地，无益地

Having a regular, repeated pattern; rhythmic

有节奏的，有韵律的

In a hasty, careless manner

轻率地，鲁莽地

Awareness or knowledge of something

认识，察知，意识

The quality of being lively and full of energy

活泼；生气勃勃

A preference for using one hand over the other

用手习惯，左利或右利

Not changing; always the same

不变的，恒定的

A small brass instrument like a trumpet; an ice cream cone

短号；锥形冰淇淋筒

Excessively flattering or complimentary, often insincerely so

过分奉承的，令人生厌的

Self-restraint, especially in sexual matters; voluntary control over bodily functions

节制；自制；自控能力

The merging of separate things into one whole

合并，融合

A toxin released from a microorganism only when it dies

内毒素

A contract binding someone to service; to bind by such a contract

契约；以契约约束

A light, silvery metallic element (symbol Al)

铝

Extreme poverty or destitution

赤贫；极度贫困

Relating to the art of choreography

编舞的，舞蹈艺术的

To mock or taunt; a taunting remark

嘲笑，讥讽；嘲弄的话

To deny or contradict something

否认，反驳，反对

To disinfect or rid of pests using chemical fumes

熏蒸消毒，熏蒸灭虫

The state of owning something; a sole-owner business

所有权；独资企业

A ribbon-like parasitic worm living in the intestines

绦虫

To broadcast again; a repeated or relayed broadcast

重播，转播；重播节目

To express disapproval of; to mark as outdated

表示不赞成；标记为过时

To weaken or drain of energy; weakened

使衰弱；衰弱的

Greedily desirous, especially of another's possessions

贪婪的，垂涎的，觊觎的

Calm and not easily excited; having a composed temperament

冷静的，沉着的，不易激动的

A potassium compound used in agriculture and industry

钾碱，碳酸钾

A ranch worker who tends cattle

牧牛工，牧场工人

Intensely passionate or zealous

热情洋溢的，狂热的

To express strong criticism loudly; an explosive chemical salt

强烈谴责，怒斥；雷酸盐

Tacit approval of or secret cooperation in wrongdoing

默许，纵容，共谋

A proverb or saying; a perfect example of something

谚语，俗话；典型，代名词

An underwater mountain that does not reach the surface

海山

A small ape with very long arms found in Southeast Asian rainforests

长臂猿

Causing sudden abrupt movements or shocks

颠簸的，震动的

A chain that restrains; to bind or restrict freedom

脚镣，枷锁；束缚，限制自由

Occurring at the same time or place; corresponding exactly

同时发生的；相符的，一致的

Excessively taxed or burdened beyond capacity

负担过重的，征税过重的

Based on illusion; deceptively unreal

虚幻的，迷惑人的

Prioritizing career advancement above all else

事业至上主义；一味追求晋升

Based on guesswork rather than proven facts

推测的；猜测的

Fearless and bold

无畏的；大胆的

A shrub or woody plant; wild uncultivated land

灌木；丛林，荒野

The state of being productive or yielding abundant results

丰产，富有成效

Done or spoken without preparation; improvised

即兴的，临时的

To be a sign or indication of something

预示，象征

To compensate for loss or protect against liability

赔偿损失；保障免受损害