joan8611tw的部落格

Zenith(n.)全盛時期

definition:

the point above the observer that is directly opposite the nadir on the imaginary sphere against which celestial bodies appear to be projected [ant: {nadir}]

omnipotent(a.)全能的

definition:

having unlimited power [syn: {almighty}, {all-powerful},{omnipotent}]

peremptory (a.)斷然的

definition:

     1. Precluding debate or expostulation; not admitting of

        question or appeal; positive; absolute; decisive;

        conclusive; final.

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              Think of heaven with hearty purposes and peremptory

              designs to get thither.               --Jer. Taylor.

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     2. Positive in opinion or judgment; decided; dictatorial;

        dogmatical.

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              Be not too positive and peremptory.   --Bacon.

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              Briefly, then, for we are peremptory. --Shak.

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     3. Firmly determined; unawed. [Poetic] --Shak.

Vituperation(n.)謾罵

definition:

abusive or venomous language used to express blame orcensure or bitter deep-seated ill will [syn:{vituperation}, {invective}, {vitriol}]

Turpitude (n.)卑鄙

definition:

a corrupt or depraved or degenerate act or practice; "the various turpitudes of modern society" [syn: {depravity},{turpitude}]

Vacillate(v.)猶豫

definition:

    1. To move one way and the other; to reel or stagger; to

        waver.

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              [A spheroid] is always liable to shift and

              vacillatefrom one axis to another.    --Paley.

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     2. To fluctuate in mind or opinion; to be unsteady or

        inconstant; to waver.

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     Syn: See {Fluctuate}.

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Incapacitated(v.)使不適當

definition: 

     1. To deprive of capacity or natural power; to disable; to

        render incapable or unfit; to disqualify; as, his age

        incapacitated him for war.

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     2. (Law) To deprive of legal or constitutional requisites, or

        of ability or competency for the performance of certain

        civil acts; to disqualify.

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Prolific(a.)多產的；豐富的

definition: intellectually productive; "a prolific writer"; "a fecund imagination" [syn: {fecund}, {fertile}, {prolific}]

Mendacious(a.)虛假的         

definition:

1. Given to deception or falsehood; lying; as, a mendacious

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2. False; counterfeit; containing falsehood; as, a mendacious

statement.

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{Men*da"cious*ness}, n.

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Halcyon(a.)寧靜的

definition:

    1. Pertaining to, or resembling, the halcyon, which was

        anciently said to lay her eggs in nests on or near the sea

        during the calm weather about the winter solstice.

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     2. Hence: Calm; quiet; peaceful; undisturbed; happy. "Deep,

        halcyon repose." --De Quincy.

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Paramount(a.)最重要的

definition:

             having superior power and influence; "the predominant

             mood among policy-makers is optimism" [syn: {overriding},

             {paramount}, {predominant}, {predominate},

             {preponderant}, {preponderating}]

Aversion(n.)討厭的人事物

definition:

     1. A turning away. [Obs.]

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              Adhesion to vice and aversion from goodness. --Bp.

                                                    Atterbury.

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     2. Opposition or repugnance of mind; fixed dislike;

        antipathy; disinclination; reluctance.

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              Mutual aversion of races.             --Prescott.

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              His rapacity had made him an object of general

              aversion.                             --Macaulay.

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     Note: It is now generally followed by to before the object.

           [See {Averse}.] Sometimes towards and for are found;

           from is obsolete.

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                 A freeholder is bred with an aversion to

                 subjection.                        --Addison.

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                 His aversion towards the house of York. --Bacon.

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