英語考試詞彙：測驗與練習
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hackneyed 
/'hæknɪd/ a. Syn. commonplace
(常見的,不希罕,陳腐) repeated too often; over familiar through overuse
When the reviewer criticized the movie for its hackneyed plot, we agreed; we had seen similar stories hundreds of times before.
Show examples and contexts (常見的,不希罕,陳腐) repeated too often; over familiar through overuse
When the reviewer criticized the movie for its hackneyed plot, we agreed; we had seen similar stories hundreds of times before.
invective
/ɪn'vɛktɪv/ n. Syn. abuse
(謾罵,非難,惡言相加) abusive language used to express blame or ill will
He had expected criticism but not the invective that greeted his proposal.
Show examples and contexts (謾罵,非難,惡言相加) abusive language used to express blame or ill will
He had expected criticism but not the invective that greeted his proposal.
nefarious
/nɪ'fɛərɪəs/ a. Syn. abominable
(十惡不赦的) very wicked; infamous by being extremely wicked
Our elected leaders, movie stars and sports heroes sometimes engaged in nefarious activities but rarely were they headlined in the daily newspapers.
Show examples and contexts (十惡不赦的) very wicked; infamous by being extremely wicked
Our elected leaders, movie stars and sports heroes sometimes engaged in nefarious activities but rarely were they headlined in the daily newspapers.
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marquee 
 | [母性的] motherly; relating to mother or motherhood |
| [受虐狂] one who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment |
| [建築物入口處的雨棚,遮蔽物] large tent, often with open sides, used chiefly for outdoor entertainment; roof-like structure |
| [物質的,重要的] of, relating to, or composed of matter; concerned with the physical, not from intellectual or spiritual |
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| v. [磨碎,惹惱,因摩擦發出的刺耳聲音] make a harsh noise; have an unpleasant effect; shred |
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