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📅 2026-06-08 · 16 个单词 · 往期卡片
⭐ miscarriage ⭐ bereaved ⭐ magnitude ⭐ unpredictable ⭐ lured
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miscarriage
noun /mɪsˈkær.ɪdʒ/
流产;(计划等的)失败
When a pregnancy ends before the baby is born, or when a plan fails to produce the desired result.

The senator called the verdict a 'miscarriage of justice' that ignored key evidence.

Mis(错) + carriage(运送):宝宝没被正确运送到这个世界,或者正义没被正确运送。

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bereaved
adjective /bɪˈriːvd/
丧失亲人的;哀恸的
Suffering from the loss of a loved one through death.

The mayor offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the victims.

Bereft(被剥夺) + ed:被剥夺了亲人,所以是‘丧亲的’。

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magnitude
noun /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tuːd/
巨大;量级;重要性
The great size or extent of something; how big or important it is.

Scientists are still assessing the magnitude of the environmental damage caused by the spill.

Magn(大) + itude(名词后缀):巨大的规模。联想 Magnify(放大)。

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unpredictable
adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
难以预测的;不可预知的
Not able to be predicted or known in advance.

Investors are wary of the unpredictable nature of emerging markets.

Un(不)+ pre(提前)+ dict(说/命令)+ able(能):不能提前‘说’出来 → 难以预测。

5 / 16 🏫 校园生活
lured
verb (past tense) /lʊrd/
引诱;吸引
Caused someone to do something by promising them something desirable; often implies a trap.

The scam victims were lured by promises of high returns with little risk.

Lure 谐音‘路’:在‘路’上设下诱饵,把人引过来 → 引诱。

6 / 16 📖 学术读写
solidarity
noun /ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/
团结;休戚与共
Unity or agreement of feeling or action, especially among individuals with a common interest.

Workers from different industries showed solidarity by joining the general strike.

Solid(坚固的/固体)+ arity(名词后缀):像石头一样坚固地站在一起 → 团结。

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counter-demonstration
noun /ˈkaʊntər ˌdɛməˈnɛs tr eɪ ʃən/
反示威;对抗性游行
A public protest organized by people who oppose the views of another group that is also protesting.

A small counter-demonstration formed across the street to oppose the planned rally.

Counter (对抗) + Demonstration (示威) = 对着干,你示威我反示威,场面很热闹!

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contenders
noun (plural) /kənˈtɛndər z/
竞争者;角逐者;有希望获胜的人或物
People or groups who are competing for the same prize, position, or goal.

The two presidential contenders debated on national television last night.

Con (共同) + Tend (伸展/尝试) = 大家一起伸出手去争取,所以是竞争者!

9 / 16 🏫 校园生活
electrifies
verb (third person singular) /ɪˈlɛktrɪ faɪ z/
使兴奋;使激动;给…通电
To fill people with excitement or energy; also, literally to supply with electricity.

The candidate’s fiery speech electrifies the crowd, prompting chants of support.

Electric (电的) + ify (使变成) = 像通了电一样激动起来,令人兴奋!

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stunning
adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
极好的;令人震惊的;惊人的
Extremely impressive, attractive, or surprising; so good it feels like being hit by a shock.

The company reported stunning growth in quarterly revenue, defying analyst predictions.

Stun ( stun ) 是“击晕”,Stunning 就是“好到让人当场晕倒”!

11 / 16 📖 学术读写
continues
verb /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
继续;持续
To keep happening or existing without stopping or changing.

Negotiations between the two countries continue despite the diplomatic stalemate.

Con (共同) + tin (听) + u (你) + es (是) -> 大家一起听你说,事情没完没了地继续。

12 / 16 📖 学术读写
instability
noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/
不稳定;动荡
The state of being likely to change suddenly, especially for the worse; lack of steadiness.

Political instability in the region has deterred foreign investment.

In (不) + sta (站/站立) + bil (能) + ity (名词后缀) -> 不能站稳的状态 -> 不稳定。

13 / 16 🏫 校园生活
energised
adjective /ˈɛnədʒaɪzd/
精力充沛的;充满活力的;受鼓舞的
Having a lot of energy; feeling excited and ready to do something.

The crowd was energised by the candidate’s passionate speech.

En (进入) + erg (能量/工作) + ised (被...化) -> 被注入了能量 -> 精力充沛。

14 / 16 📖 学术读写
arena
noun /əˈriːnə/
竞技场;活动领域;舞台
A place where events, battles, or activities take place; often used metaphorically for a field of competition or public interest.

The international arena has become a stage for diplomatic tensions over trade tariffs.

Arena 发音像“啊瑞纳”。想象一个巨大的圆形剧场,所有人都在里面竞技,这就是“舞台/领域”。

15 / 16 🏫 校园生活
sell-off
noun /ˈsɛl ɔːf/
抛售;清仓大甩卖
The act of selling a large amount of shares or goods quickly, often at lower prices, usually due to panic or market downturn.

Investors triggered a massive sell-off after the central bank announced unexpected interest rate hikes.

Sell-off:Sell(卖)+ off(关掉/清除)。把东西都卖掉清空,即“抛售”。

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continuous
adjective /kənˈtɪnjuəs/
连续的;持续的
Happening without interruption or stopping; unbroken.

Continuous rainfall caused severe flooding in the southern provinces.

Continuous:Con(共同)+tin(听)+uous(有)。一直听下去,没有停过,即“连续的”。

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1 miscarriage /mɪsˈkær.ɪdʒ/
流产;(计划等的)失败
The senator called the verdict a 'miscarriage of justice' that ignored key evidence.
2 bereaved /bɪˈriːvd/
丧失亲人的;哀恸的
The mayor offered his deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the victims.
3 magnitude /ˈmæɡ.nɪ.tuːd/
巨大;量级;重要性
Scientists are still assessing the magnitude of the environmental damage caused by the spill.
4 unpredictable /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/
难以预测的;不可预知的
Investors are wary of the unpredictable nature of emerging markets.
5 lured /lʊrd/
引诱;吸引
The scam victims were lured by promises of high returns with little risk.
6 solidarity /ˌsɑːlɪˈdærəti/
团结;休戚与共
Workers from different industries showed solidarity by joining the general strike.
7 counter-demonstration /ˈkaʊntər ˌdɛməˈnɛs tr eɪ ʃən/
反示威;对抗性游行
A small counter-demonstration formed across the street to oppose the planned rally.
8 contenders /kənˈtɛndər z/
竞争者;角逐者;有希望获胜的人或物
The two presidential contenders debated on national television last night.
9 electrifies /ɪˈlɛktrɪ faɪ z/
使兴奋;使激动;给…通电
The candidate’s fiery speech electrifies the crowd, prompting chants of support.
10 stunning /ˈstʌnɪŋ/
极好的;令人震惊的;惊人的
The company reported stunning growth in quarterly revenue, defying analyst predictions.
11 continues /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
继续;持续
Negotiations between the two countries continue despite the diplomatic stalemate.
12 instability /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/
不稳定;动荡
Political instability in the region has deterred foreign investment.
13 energised /ˈɛnədʒaɪzd/
精力充沛的;充满活力的;受鼓舞的
The crowd was energised by the candidate’s passionate speech.
14 arena /əˈriːnə/
竞技场;活动领域;舞台
The international arena has become a stage for diplomatic tensions over trade tariffs.
15 sell-off /ˈsɛl ɔːf/
抛售;清仓大甩卖
Investors triggered a massive sell-off after the central bank announced unexpected interest rate hikes.
16 continuous /kənˈtɪnjuəs/
连续的;持续的
Continuous rainfall caused severe flooding in the southern provinces.
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