词汇(Vocabulary)
capital (adj.) : involving or punishable by death(originally by decapitation)(罪恶等可处)死刑的(原指可斩首的)
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sheaf (n.) : a collection of things gathered together；bundle，as of papers(书等的)一捆
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reproachful (adj.) : full of or expressing reproach，or blame，censure，etc．责备的；应受斥责的；可耻的
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rapist (n.) : a person who has committed rape强奸犯
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psychiatry (n.) : the branch of medicine concerned with the study, treatment，and prevention of disorders of the mind，including psychoses and neuroses，emotional and social maladjustments，etc．精神病学
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assemblage (n.) : bringing or coming together；assembly集合，会合
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conviction (n.) : firm or assured belief深信，确信；信服
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airtight (adj.) : giving no opening for attack；invulnerable无懈可击的；天衣无缝的
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frivolity (n.) : the quality or condition of being frivolous轻率；轻浮；无聊
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sanguinary (adj.) : eager for bloodshed；bloodthirsty嗜血成性的；好杀戮的
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concede (v.) : admit as true or valid；acknowledge承认；认以为真
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outset (n.) : setting out；beginning；start开端；开始，起初
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harrowing (adj.) : which causes mental distress to；agonizingly painful to the feelings精神痛苦的；烦恼的
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barbarity (n.) : cruel or brutal behavior；inhumanity残暴，野蛮
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homicide (n.) : any killing of one human being by another杀人
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threshold (n.) : the entrance or beginning point of something入门；开始，开端
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deter (v.) : keep or discourage(a person)from doing something by instilling fear，anxiety，doubt，etc．阻拦；制止；吓住
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sanctity (n.) : saintliness or holiness；the fact or being sacred or inviolable神圣，圣洁；不可侵犯性
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proposition (n.) : the act of proposing；something proposed；proposal提议，建议；提案；计划
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vindictive (adj.) : revengeful in sprat；inclined to seek vengeance；characterized by vengeance有报复心的；志在复仇的；复仇的
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presumptive (adj.) : giving reasonable ground for；belief；based on probability可据以推定的；假定的
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obsessive (adj.) : of causing an obsession or obsessions分神的；被…缠住的
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egotist (n.) : a person characterized by egotism自我中心主义者；利己主义者
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infallible (adj.) : incapable of error；dependable；reliable；sure不会犯错误的；可信赖的；确实可靠的
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qualm (n.) : a sudden feeling of uneasiness 0r doubt；misgiving疑虑；不安
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invoke (v.) : ask solemnly for；beg for；implore；entreat恳求，乞求，请求
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notwithstanding (prep.) : in spite of尽管
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cutthroat (n.) : a person who cuts throat；murderer凶手；谋杀者
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poker (n.) : a bar．usually of iron，for stirring a fire拨火棒；火钳
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marksman (n.) : a person who shoots，esp. one who shoots well射手(尤指神枪手)
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euthanasia (n.) : an easy and painless death安乐死
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forfeit (v.) : lose，give up，or be deprived of as a forfeit for some crime，fault，etc．(因犯罪、过失、失职等而)丧失；被迫放弃，被剥夺
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delinquency (n.) : failure or neglect to do what duty or law requires；a fault；misdeed失职，玩忽职守；过失；犯罪
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prelude (n.) : anything serving as the introduction to a principal event，action，performance，etc．；preliminary part；preface；opening序言；序幕
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rear (v.) : bring to maturity by educating，nourishing，etc. 抚养；培养
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criminology (n.) : the scientific study and investigation of crime and criminals犯罪学；刑事学
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virility (n.) : masculine strength and vigor男子气概
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villainy (n.) : the fact or state of being villainous；a wicked，criminal deed邪恶；邪恶行径；罪行
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specter (n.) : a ghost；apparition鬼怪，幽灵
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disclose (v.) : reveal；make known透露，泄露；披露；使知道
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conjecture (n.) : an inferring，theorizing，or predicting from incomplete or uncertain evidence；guesswork猜测，推测，猜想；推理
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sterile (adj.) : incapable of producing others of its kind；barren；unfruitful不生育的；贫瘠的；无成效的
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ken (n.) : range of vision or sight；mental perception or recognition；range of knowledge视野；认识；理解；了解和知识范围
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strangle (v.) : kill by squeezing the throat as with the hands，a noose，etc．，so as to cut off circulation of the blood扼死；勒死；绞死
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maniac (n.) : a wildly or violently insane person；madman；lunatic疯子；躁狂者；狂人
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boatload (n.) : all the freight or passengers that a boat can carry or contain一船货；一船旅客
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skipper (n.) : the captain of a ship，esp. of a small ship or boat(小船的)船长
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apparatus (n.) : the means or system by which something is kept in action or a desired result is obtained：organization组织；团体；机构；机关
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detention (n.) : a detaining or being detained；specifically a keeping in custody，confinement拘留；扣留；监禁
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animus (n.) : a feeling of strong i11 will or hatred；animosity仇恨，憎恶；敌意；恶意
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discharge (v.) : release(a prisoner)from jail，(a defendant)from suspicion，(a patient)as cured，etc．释放(囚犯)；解除(对被告的)怀疑；允许(病人)出院
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inmate (n.) : a person living with others in the same building，now esp. one confined with others in a prison or institution同住者(现尤指同狱犯人，同院病人等)
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automation (n.) : the act or practice of using machines that need little or no human control，esp. in place of workers自动，自动化
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passionnel (adj.) : (French)of passion[法语]激怒的
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condone (v.) : forgive，pardon。or overlook(an offence)原谅，饶恕；宽恕；赦免
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blackmailer (n.) : a person who gets or tries to get blackmail from敲诈者，勒索者
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retribution (n.) : deserved punishment for evil done，or，sometimes，reward for good done；merited requital惩罚；报答
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provocation (n.) : an act or instance provoking挑衅；激怒；刺激
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nag (v.) : annoy by continual scolding，faultfinding，complaining，urging，etc．(不断责骂、挑剔、抱怨、催促而)使人烦恼
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excoriate (v.) : denounce harshly严厉谴责，痛斥，痛骂
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score (n.) : a grievance or wrong one seeks to settle or get even for宿怨，旧仇
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seclusion (n.) : a secluding or being secluded；retirement；isolation；privacy隔离，隔绝；孤立；隐退
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penitentiary n : a prison监狱；拘留所
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mania (n.) : an excessive，persistent enthusiasm，liking，craving，or interest；obsession；craze狂热；热衷
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presuppose (v.) : require or imply as a preceding condition以…为先决条件；作为前提
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garble (v.) : select，suppress，improperly emphasize，or distort parts of(a story，etc．)in telling，so as to mislead or misrepresent(对小说等)断章取义；歪曲；篡改
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tenacious (adj.) : stubborn；persistent固执的；坚持的，持久的
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advocacy (n.) : the act of advocating，or speaking or writing in support拥护；提倡；辩护
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revulsion (n.) : extreme disgust，shock，or repugnance；feeling of great loathing厌恶，反感
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hypnotize (v.) : affect or influence as if by hypnotism；spellblind使着迷，迷住
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prophylactic (adj.) : preventive or protective，esp.，preventing against disease预防性的(尤指预防疾病)
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dwarf (v.) : make small or insignificant使矮小；使无足轻重
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deem (v.) : think，consider，believe想；认为；相信
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deliberative adj. : of or for deliberating审议的；评论的；讨论的
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diet (n.) : a national or local legislative assembly in some countries(某些国家的)国会，议会；地方议会
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inkwell (n.) : a container for holding ink，usually set in the top of a desk，inkstand，etc．(镶在桌上或墨水台上的)墨水池
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ludicrous (n.) : causing laughter because absurd or ridiculous；laughably absurd荒唐得滑稽的；荒谬可笑的
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mitigate (v.) : make or become milder，less severe，less rigorous or Less painful；moderate(使)缓和；(使)镇静；减轻
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vicarious (adj.) : shared in or experienced by imagined participation in another’s experience(假想身临其境而)感受的
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shed (v.) : cause to flow in a stream or fall in drops流出；流下
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infamy (n.) : very bad reputation；notoriety；disgrace；dishonor臭名昭著；丢脸；不光彩；不名誉
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stench (n.) : an offensive smell or odor；stink恶臭，臭气
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rack (v.) : trouble，torment，or afflict折磨，使痛苦
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promiscuity (n.) : a state，quality，or instance of being promiscuous，esp. in sexual relations混杂性；杂乱(尤指男女乱交)
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impotent (adj.) : lacking physical strength；weak无力的，虚弱的；衰弱的
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exemplar (n.) : a person or thing regarded as worthy of imitation；model；pattern；archetype模范，典范；典型；榜样
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tardy (adj.) : slow in moving，acting，etc．；late，delayed慢的，行动缓慢的；迟的，迟到的
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miscarriage (n.) : failure t0 carry out what was intended(计划等的)失败；审判错误；未得到预期的结果
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irrevocable (adj.) : that can’t be undone；unalterable不能取消的，不可废止的；不可变更的
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acquittal (n.) : setting free or being set free by judgement of the court释放，开释；宣判无罪，赦免
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implausible (adj.) : not plausible似乎无理的，难以置信的，似乎不可能的
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ostracism (n.) : a rejection or exclusion by general consent，as from a group or from acceptance by society排斥；放逐；流放
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detached (adj.) : not involved by emotion，interests，etc．；aloof；impartial公正的，超然的，不偏袒的
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arbiter (n.) : a person selected to judge a dispute；umpire；arbitrator公断人，仲裁人
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fallacious (adj.) : containing a fallacy；erroneous谬误的
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callous (adj.) : 1acking pity，mercy，etc．；unfeeling；insensitive无同情心的；无情的；无感觉的
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tribunal (n.) : a court of justice法庭，法院
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languish (v.) : 1iver under distressing conditions；continue in a state of suffering受折磨，受苦
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commute (v.) : change(an obligation，punishment，etc．) to one that is less severe减(刑)；减轻(责任等)
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demagogy (n.) : the methods or practices of a demogogue煽动，鼓动，蛊惑人心的宣传
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mischance (n.) : an unlucky accident；back luck；misadventure不幸事件，不幸；灾难
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vindicator (n.) : a person who clears from criticism，blame，guilt，suspicion，etc．辩护人，辩白人
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parole (n.) : the release of a prisoner before his sentence has expired，on condition of future good behavior(刑满前的)假释
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stigma (n.) : something that detracts from the character or reputation of a person，group，etc．；mark of disgrace or reproach耻辱，污名
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misstep (n.) : a wrong or awkward step；a mistake in conduct失足；失误，失策
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peter (v．[colloq．]) : become gradually smaller，weaker，etc．，and then cease or disappear[口]逐渐枯竭；渐趋消失
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remorse (n.) : a deep，torturing sense of guilt felt over a wrong that one has done；self—reproach懊悔，悔恨；自责
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incarceration (n.) : imprisonment关押，监禁
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meliorist (n.) : a person who believes that the world naturally tends to get better and，esp.，that this tendency can be furthered by human effort社会向善论者(一种认为社会自然地向好的方向发展的理论
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短语 (Expressions)
give pause to sb．／sth : give pause to sb．使某人踌躇不前
例： Her anger gave pause to his further action．她生气了，这使他不敢马上采取进一步的行动。
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do justice t0 sth．／sb．: treat fairly公平对待，适当处理
例： That subject was so complex that I could not do justice to it in a short speech．这个主题太复杂，我无法在一篇短小的发言里就把它阐述清楚。
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at the outest : in the beginning在开始时
例： Things went well at the Vbly outset．刚开始时一切进展顺利。
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preside over : be the head or director of负责，主持，管理
例： She presided over the business of this store．她管理这个店的业务。
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to the teeth : be lacking nothing；compIetely全副地，全部地
例： "alTned t0 the teeth武装到牙齿／be dressed to the teeth全副打扮
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on the march : on the march在行进中，在发展中
例： Technology is on the march．科技正在发展中。
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beyond one’s ken : not within one’s range of knowledge超出某人的知识范围
例： How can I answer those questions that are well beyond mv ken?我怎么能回答得出那些远远超出我知识范围的问题呢?
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trot out : produce；bring out给人看，炫耀，搬出
例： trot out the spokesman to face the press搬出发言人来对付新闻界
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peter out : diminish slowly and come to an end；dwindle逐渐耗尽，逐渐终止
例： The storm petered out finally．暴风雨最终逐渐平息下来。。
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coupled with : if one thing is coupled with another．they happen or exist together and produce a particular result加上，外加
例： Drought coupled with high temperatures caused the crops to fail．干旱外加高温使农作物歉收了。
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strike a blow for : do something to help an idea，belief，or organiza-tion拥护，为…而战斗
例： It’s time we struck a blow for social equality．是我们为社会平等而战的时候了