【CET 12-24备战】之六级词汇(四十一)

六级高频词汇:

paradox¹ 似非而是的论点, 自相矛盾的话

permeate² vt.弥漫, 渗透, 透过, 充满 vi. 透入

perpetual 永久的 Permanent 永久的，不变的

Persistent³ 坚持不懈的，执意的：拒绝放弃或听任的；顽固坚持的

Presentation 介绍，陈述；提出

1 We work　to　make　money,　but　it's　a　_____　that　people　who　work　hard　and　long　often　do　not　make　the　most　money.　(03.6)
A)　paradox B)　prejudice　c)　dilemma⁴　 D)　conflict
　　
2 Astronomers⁵ at the University of California discovered one of the most distant_____.(03.12)
A) paradoxes⁶ B) paradises C) galaxies⁷ D) shuttles

3 An obvious change of attitude at the top towards women’s status in society will ______ through the current law system in Japan.(99.1)
A. permeate B. probe C. violate D. grope

4 Allen　will　soon　find　out　that　real　life　is　seldom　as　simple　as　it　is　_____　in　commercials.　 (03---6 )
A)　permeated⁸　　B)　alleged⁹　 C)depicted D)　drafted　

5 Because　of　the　_____　noise　of　traffic　I　couldn't　get　to　sleep　last　night.(03.6)
A)　prevalent　 B)　perpetual C)　provocative¹⁰　 D)　progressive　　

6 ________ efforts are needed in order to finish important but unpleasant tasks.(05.1)
A) Consecutive¹¹ B) Condensed C) Perpetual D) Persistent

7 For many patients, institutional care is the most _______ and beneficial form of care.（98.6）
A) persistent B) appropriate C) thoughtful D) sufficient

8 If you　go　to　the　park　every　day　in　the　morning,　you　will　_____　find　him　doing　physical　exercise　there.　
A)　ordinarily　B)　invariably　C)　logically　D)　persistently¹²　（03---6）

9 The changing image of the family on television provides ____ into changing attitudes toward the family in society.(99.1)
A. insights B. presentations C. revelations D. specifications¹³

10 Clark felt that his _______ in one of the most dramatic medical experiments of all time was worth the suffering he underwent.(00.1)
A. appreciation¹⁴ B.participation¹⁵ C. presentation D. apprehension

答案及解析

1 A prejudice偏见 dilemma　进退两难的局面 conflict　冲突
2 C paradises 天堂 galaxies 星系,银河 shuttles 往返汽车
3 D probe 探察,查明 violate违反,冒犯 grope摸索
4 C depicted 描述,描写 drafted　起草,草拟
5 B prevalent流行的,普遍的 provocative　煽动的 progressive　前进的
6 D Consecutive连续的 Condensed 浓缩 　 Persistent持久稳固的
7 B appropriate 适当的 sufficient充分的,足够的
8 B logically 逻辑上 invariably　总是
9 A insights 洞察,见识 revelations 显示,揭露 specifications祥述

1 paradox   

n.似乎矛盾却正确的说法；自相矛盾的人(物)

参考例句：

• The story contains many levels of paradox.这个故事存在多重悖论。
• The paradox is that Japan does need serious education reform.矛盾的地方是日本确实需要教育改革。

2 permeate   

v.弥漫，遍布，散布；渗入，渗透

参考例句：

• Water will easily permeate a cotton dress.水很容易渗透棉布衣服。
• After a while it begins to permeate through your skin.过了一会，它会开始渗入你的皮肤。

3 persistent   

adj.坚持不懈的，执意的；持续的

参考例句：

• Albert had a persistent headache that lasted for three days.艾伯特连续头痛了三天。
• She felt embarrassed by his persistent attentions.他不时地向她大献殷勤，使她很难为情。

4 dilemma   

n.困境，进退两难的局面

参考例句：

• I am on the horns of a dilemma about the matter.这件事使我进退两难。
• He was thrown into a dilemma.他陷入困境。

5 astronomers   

n.天文学者，天文学家( astronomer的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Astronomers can accurately foretell the date,time,and length of future eclipses. 天文学家能精确地预告未来日食月食的日期、时刻和时长。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• Astronomers used to ask why only Saturn has rings. 天文学家们过去一直感到奇怪，为什么只有土星有光环。 来自《简明英汉词典》

6 paradoxes   

n.似非而是的隽语，看似矛盾而实际却可能正确的说法( paradox的名词复数 )；用于语言文学中的上述隽语；有矛盾特点的人[事物，情况]

参考例句：

• Contradictions and paradoxes arose in increasing numbers. 矛盾和悖论越来越多。 来自辞典例句
• As far as these paradoxes are concerned, the garden definitely a heterotopia. 就这些吊诡性而言，花园无疑地是个异质空间。 来自互联网

7 galaxies   

星系( galaxy的名词复数 )； 银河系； 一群（杰出或著名的人物）

参考例句：

• Quasars are the highly energetic cores of distant galaxies. 类星体是遥远星系的极为活跃的核心体。
• We still don't know how many galaxies there are in the universe. 我们还不知道宇宙中有多少个星系。

8 permeated   

弥漫( permeate的过去式和过去分词 )； 遍布； 渗入； 渗透

参考例句：

• The smell of leather permeated the room. 屋子里弥漫着皮革的气味。
• His public speeches were permeated with hatred of injustice. 在他对民众的演说里，充满了对不公正的愤慨。

9 alleged   

a.被指控的，嫌疑的

参考例句：

• It was alleged that he had taken bribes while in office. 他被指称在任时收受贿赂。
• alleged irregularities in the election campaign 被指称竞选运动中的不正当行为

10 provocative   

adj.挑衅的，煽动的，刺激的，挑逗的

参考例句：

• She wore a very provocative dress.她穿了一件非常性感的裙子。
• His provocative words only fueled the argument further.他的挑衅性讲话只能使争论进一步激化。

11 consecutive   

adj.连续的，联贯的，始终一贯的

参考例句：

• It has rained for four consecutive days.已连续下了四天雨。
• The policy of our Party is consecutive.我党的政策始终如一。

12 persistently   

ad.坚持地；固执地

参考例句：

• He persistently asserted his right to a share in the heritage. 他始终声称他有分享那笔遗产的权利。
• She persistently asserted her opinions. 她果断地说出了自己的意见。

13 specifications   

n.规格；载明；详述；（产品等的）说明书；说明书( specification的名词复数 )；详细的计划书；载明；详述

参考例句：

• Our work must answer the specifications laid down. 我们的工作应符合所定的规范。 来自《简明英汉词典》
• This sketch does not conform with the specifications. 图文不符。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

14 appreciation   

n.评价；欣赏；感谢；领会，理解；价格上涨

参考例句：

• I would like to express my appreciation and thanks to you all.我想对你们所有人表达我的感激和谢意。
• I'll be sending them a donation in appreciation of their help.我将送给他们一笔捐款以感谢他们的帮助。

15 participation   

n.参与，参加，分享

参考例句：

• Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.有些魔术要求有观众的参与。
• The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。