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📅 2026-08-27 · 12 个单词 · 往期卡片
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salmonella
noun /ˌsæmənˈɛlə/
沙门氏菌
A type of bacteria that causes food poisoning, often found in raw eggs, poultry, and produce.

The CDC issued a recall for thousands of eggs after a link to salmonella infections was confirmed.

Sal-mon-el-la:听起来像“萨姆”(Sam)吃了不洁的虾(shrimp-like sound),肚子痛。

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immersive
adjective /ɪˈmɜːrsɪv/
沉浸式的
Providing information or stimuli that engage all of one's senses, making one feel surrounded by something.

The new museum exhibit uses VR to create an immersive experience of ancient Rome.

Im-mer-sive:Im (进入) + mer (海洋) + sive -> 潜入海底,完全被水包围,无法自拔。

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vintage
adjective /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/
经典的;老式的(指质量优良);特定年份的
Of the highest quality from a past period; classic.

The senator delivered a vintage performance, mixing sharp wit with traditional rhetoric.

Vin (葡萄) + tage (标签)。好年份的葡萄酒,所以是“经典的、优质的”。

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dazzle
verb /ˈdæz.əl/
使目眩;使惊叹;炫耀
To impress greatly; to blind with bright light.

The candidate’s eloquent speech dazzled the audience and secured new donors.

Da (大) + zzle (嗡嗡声/闪光)。大大的闪光,让人睁不开眼,非常惊艳。

5 / 12 📖 学术读写
referendum
noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/
公民投票;全民公决
A general vote by the electorate on a single political question that has been referred to them for a decision.

The government announced a nationwide referendum to decide on the new constitutional amendment.

Re-fer-en-dum:再(Re)发(fer)给(en)大家,最后(dum)定夺——全民公决。

6 / 12 📖 学术读写
femicides
noun /ˈfɛmɪsaɪdz/
针对女性的谋杀(复数)
The killing of women and girls by men, often motivated by misogyny or gender-based violence.

Human rights organizations are urging the government to address the rising tide of femicides in the region.

Fe-mi-ci-des:Fe(非/女性) + mi(咪/命) + ci(刺) + des(死)——针对女性的致命刺杀。

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steely
adjective /ˈstiːli/
钢铁般的;坚定的;冷酷的
Resolute, determined, or cold and unyielding, like steel.

The CEO maintained a steely demeanor during the hostile takeover negotiations.

Steely:像钢铁(Steel)一样坚硬、冰冷、不可动摇。

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witnesses
noun /ˈwɪtnɪsɪz/
目击者;证人(复数)
People who see an event, typically a crime or accident, take place; or people who testify in court.

Several witnesses described the suspect as fleeing the scene in a dark sedan.

Wit-ness-es:Wit(机智/眼) + ness(状态) + es(复数)——用眼睛见证事情的人。

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clusters
noun /ˈklʌstərz/
群;簇;团
Groups of similar things or people situated or occurring close together.

Health officials are monitoring a cluster of flu cases reported at several local schools.

Clus-ters: 像葡萄串一样 (cluster of grapes) 聚在一起的东西。想象一串葡萄,每一颗就是一个数据点,连在一起就是 cluster。

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training
noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
训练;培训
The process of teaching or learning a skill, especially for a job or sport.

The new cybersecurity protocols require extensive training for all staff members.

Train是火车,火车跑得快靠的是定期“训练”维护。

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melting
verb (present participle) /ˈmɛltɪŋ/
融化;熔化
Changing from a solid to a liquid state due to heat; also used metaphorically for emotions or ice caps.

The rapid melting of polar ice caps is a major indicator of global warming.

Melt(熔化):想象冰块遇到热咖啡,慢慢消失变水。

12 / 12 📖 学术读写
determination
noun /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
决心;果断
The quality of being firm in purpose; the will to achieve something despite difficulties.

Her determination to complete the marathon, despite the injury, inspired many fans.

Deter-mine(决定)+ ation(名词后缀)= 决定了就要做到底,这就是决心。

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1 salmonella /ˌsæmənˈɛlə/
沙门氏菌
The CDC issued a recall for thousands of eggs after a link to salmonella infections was confirmed.
2 immersive /ɪˈmɜːrsɪv/
沉浸式的
The new museum exhibit uses VR to create an immersive experience of ancient Rome.
3 vintage /ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/
经典的;老式的(指质量优良);特定年份的
The senator delivered a vintage performance, mixing sharp wit with traditional rhetoric.
4 dazzle /ˈdæz.əl/
使目眩;使惊叹;炫耀
The candidate’s eloquent speech dazzled the audience and secured new donors.
5 referendum /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/
公民投票;全民公决
The government announced a nationwide referendum to decide on the new constitutional amendment.
6 femicides /ˈfɛmɪsaɪdz/
针对女性的谋杀(复数)
Human rights organizations are urging the government to address the rising tide of femicides in the region.
7 steely /ˈstiːli/
钢铁般的;坚定的;冷酷的
The CEO maintained a steely demeanor during the hostile takeover negotiations.
8 witnesses /ˈwɪtnɪsɪz/
目击者;证人(复数)
Several witnesses described the suspect as fleeing the scene in a dark sedan.
9 clusters /ˈklʌstərz/
群;簇;团
Health officials are monitoring a cluster of flu cases reported at several local schools.
10 training /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
训练;培训
The new cybersecurity protocols require extensive training for all staff members.
11 melting /ˈmɛltɪŋ/
融化;熔化
The rapid melting of polar ice caps is a major indicator of global warming.
12 determination /dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
决心;果断
Her determination to complete the marathon, despite the injury, inspired many fans.
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