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不同语境掌握GRE词汇的不同意思
Allay缓和;减轻
To allay fears/concerns/suspicion减轻恐惧;减轻忧虑;减少怀疑
Interplay相互影响
...the interplay of many factors...许多因素的相互作用
I am interested in the interplay between practical and theoretical linguistics...我对实用语言学和理论语言学之间的相互影响很感兴趣...
Array部署;排列
Jars of all shapes and sizes were arrayed on the shelves.在搁架上整齐排列着大大小小各式各样的罐子
The soldiers were arrayed on the opposite hill.士兵被部署在对面山头上。
Astray偏离着正确的路;迷路
We were led astray by an inaccurate map.我们被一张不正确的地图引入歧途。
A child astray in the forest在森林中迷路的小孩
The temptations of the big city soon led him astray.大城市里的种种诱惑很快把他引向邪路。
Gainsay反对
Nobody can gainsay his claims.没人能够反驳他的说法。
Teachers have expertise that cannot be gainsaid.教师们都具有无可否认的专业知识。
Assay测试;分析
Assay one’s abilities试一试自己的才能
Assay the situation分析形势
Theocracy神权政治国家
These people were content, living in a kind of theocracy.这些人生活在某种神权政治国家里,感到心满意足。
Gerontocracy老人统治
In danger of engendering both a gerontocracy and a plutocracy面临着造成既是老人同时又是富豪统治的危险
Plutocracy富豪统治;富豪阶级
Newspapers are the organs of plutocracy.报纸是富人的喉舌。
Racy活泼的;不雅的
A racy novel带荤的小说
A racy discussion活跃的讨论
Sway动摇;摇曳
The branches were swaying in the wind.树枝在风中摇...