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despicable
adjective /dɪˈskæpɪbəl/
卑鄙的;可耻的
Deserving strong dislike and contempt because of being morally wrong or cruel.

The judge condemned the fraudulent scheme as despicable, citing the vulnerability of the elderly victims.

de-spi-ca-ble -> de (向下) + spi (看) + ca (看) + ble (能) -> 向下看都不愿看的人,太卑鄙了!

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psychiatrist
noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/
精神病学家;精神科医生
A medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions.

The court ordered the defendant to undergo evaluation by a court-appointed psychiatrist.

Psy(心理)+ chi(吃/治)+ i(我)+ atrist(人):治心理病的医生。

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postpartum
adjective /ˌpoʊstˈpɑːrtəm/
产后的
Occurring immediately after childbirth.

The hospital introduced a new protocol to support mothers during the critical postpartum period.

Post(之后)+ part(分娩)+ um:分娩之后的时期。

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psychosis
noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/
精神失常;精神病状态
A severe mental condition where a person loses touch with reality, often seeing or hearing things that aren't there.

The individual exhibited signs of psychosis, including delusions and hallucinations, before the incident.

Psy(心理)+ cho(可)+ sis(丝):心理像丝一样断了,与现实脱节。

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civilians
noun /ˈsɪvɪliənz/
平民(非军人)
Ordinary people who are not part of the military or police forces.

The United Nations issued a statement condemning the attack on civilians in the conflict zone.

Ci-vi-lians:市民(Civil)们(ians)在战场上不是士兵,所以是“平民”。

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meditation
noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
冥想;沉思
The practice of focusing your mind and clearing your thoughts for a period of time.

Studies show that daily meditation can significantly reduce stress levels in high-pressure jobs.

Medi-ta-tion:Medi(医疗/健康)+ ta(他)+ tion:他通过“冥想”来获得健康。

7 / 8 📖 学术读写
retreat
noun/verb /rɪˈtriːt/
撤退;后退;隐居
To move back from a dangerous or difficult situation; a place of peace.

The general ordered a tactical retreat after the enemy reinforced their position.

Re-(再)+ treat(对待)。局势不对,先撤回去重新对待!

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nationalism
noun /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/
民族主义;爱国主义(常含排外或极端义)
Strong pride in one’s country, often accompanied by a belief that it is superior to others.

Rising nationalism in Europe has complicated efforts to form a unified trade agreement.

Nation(国家)+ -ism(主义)。对国家的狂热信仰!

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1 despicable /dɪˈskæpɪbəl/
卑鄙的;可耻的
The judge condemned the fraudulent scheme as despicable, citing the vulnerability of the elderly victims.
2 psychiatrist /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/
精神病学家;精神科医生
The court ordered the defendant to undergo evaluation by a court-appointed psychiatrist.
3 postpartum /ˌpoʊstˈpɑːrtəm/
产后的
The hospital introduced a new protocol to support mothers during the critical postpartum period.
4 psychosis /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/
精神失常;精神病状态
The individual exhibited signs of psychosis, including delusions and hallucinations, before the incident.
5 civilians /ˈsɪvɪliənz/
平民(非军人)
The United Nations issued a statement condemning the attack on civilians in the conflict zone.
6 meditation /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/
冥想;沉思
Studies show that daily meditation can significantly reduce stress levels in high-pressure jobs.
7 retreat /rɪˈtriːt/
撤退;后退;隐居
The general ordered a tactical retreat after the enemy reinforced their position.
8 nationalism /ˈnæʃənəlɪzəm/
民族主义;爱国主义(常含排外或极端义)
Rising nationalism in Europe has complicated efforts to form a unified trade agreement.
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