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2026-07-11 每日必背单词
已排除历史推送过的所有词汇,今日选取全新高频必背词。
🎓 CET-4 四级(5词)
1.
accelerate
/əkˈseləreɪt/
v.
释义
:(使)加速;促进
同义词
:speed up, hasten, quicken
近义词
:advance, boost
反义词
:decelerate, slow down, retard
易误用词
:accelerator(n. 加速器/油门踏板);注意不要与
accumulate
(积累)混淆
例句(10则)
:
The car can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in six seconds. —《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》例句
Economic growth began to accelerate in the second quarter. —《经济学人》(The Economist)
We need to accelerate the pace of reform. —《朗文当代英语词典》例句
Global warming may accelerate the melting of polar ice caps. — National Geographic
The runner accelerated past the finish line. — Cambridge English Corpus
Technological innovation has accelerated the decline of traditional industries. — Harvard Business Review
The committee voted to accelerate the timeline for the new policy. — The New York Times
Exposure to sunlight accelerates the fading of dyes. — Scientific American
Fertilizer accelerates plant growth when used properly. —《新概念英语》辅助阅读材料
Demand for online services accelerated during the pandemic. — Financial Times
2.
advocate
/ˈædvəkeɪt/ (v.) ; /ˈædvəkət/ (n.)
v./n.
释义
:v. 提倡,主张;n. 倡导者,辩护者
同义词
:support, recommend, champion (v.); proponent, supporter (n.)
近义词
:promote, uphold
反义词
:oppose, condemn, reject
易误用词
:
avocado
(牛油果,拼写相近);
advertise
(广告,义不同)
例句(10则)
:
She advocates a reduction in military spending. —《柯林斯COBUILD英语词典》
Many doctors advocate regular exercise to prevent heart disease. — Mayo Clinic 官方健康指南
He is a passionate advocate of free speech. — The Guardian
The NGO advocates for the rights of migrant workers. — Amnesty International Report
Some educators advocate delaying school start times. — APA (American Psychological Association) Monitor
Lincoln was an early advocate of the abolition of slavery. — Doris Kearns Goodwin,
Team of Rivals
Environmental groups advocate stronger regulations on emissions. — BBC News
I don’t advocate giving up hope in any circumstance. —《英语常用动词搭配词典》
She became a leading advocate for children’s literacy. — TIME Magazine
The report advocates a complete overhaul of the tax system. — The Economist
3.
authentic
/ɔːˈθentɪk/
adj.
释义
:真正的,真品的;可信的;原汁原味的
同义词
:genuine, real, legitimate
近义词
:valid, reliable, original
反义词
:fake, counterfeit, spurious, artificial
易误用词
:
authoritative
(权威的,具决定权的)——两者不同,authentic 强调”真”,authoritative 强调”有权威”
例句(10则)
:
The painting was certified as authentic by experts. — Sotheby’s Auction Catalog
Tourists seek authentic local cuisine rather than chain restaurants. — Lonely Planet Guidebooks
Is this signature authentic or forged? —《朗文当代英语词典》
The novel is based on authentic historical events. — The New York Review of Books
Authentic Italian olive oil has a distinct peppery aftertaste. —
Saveur
Magazine
He gave an authentic account of what happened that night. — CNN News Transcript
Museums must verify that artifacts are authentic before acquisition. — UNESCO Cultural Heritage Handbook
This is an authentic recipe passed down through generations. —
Bon Appétit
An authentic apology requires acknowledgment of wrongdoing. — Psychology Today
The film aimed to recreate an authentic 19th-century London street scene. — British Film Institute Notes
4.
bias
/ˈbaɪəs/
n./v.
释义
:n. 偏见,偏向;v.(使)产生偏见
同义词
:prejudice, partiality (n.); influence, sway (v.)
近义词
:favoritism, inclination, tendency
反义词
:fairness, impartiality, objectivity (n.)
易误用词
:
biased
(adj. 有偏见的)——注意拼写;不要与
bite
(咬)混淆读音
例句(10则)
:
The study was criticized for sampling bias. —
Nature
(Scientific Journal)
Judges must be free from political bias. — U.S. Supreme Court Opinion
There is a widespread bias against older job applicants. — Harvard Business Review
Media coverage showed a clear bias toward the incumbent. — Reuters
The questionnaire was designed to minimize response bias. —
APA Publication Manual
His background biases him in favor of traditional methods. — The New Yorker
Implicit bias training is now mandatory in many corporations. —
Harvard Implicit Bias Research
The coin toss removed any bias in team selection. —
Statistics Textbook Example
Gender bias in hiring remains a persistent problem. — International Labour Organization Report
Don’t let personal bias cloud your judgment. —《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
5.
chronic
/ˈkrɒnɪk/ (英) /ˈkrɑːnɪk/ (美)
adj.
释义
:(疾病)慢性的;(问题)长期的,严重的
同义词
:long-lasting, persistent, recurrent (of illness)
近义词
:ongoing, deep-seated, ingrained (of problems)
反义词
:acute(急性的),temporary, fleeting
易误用词
:
chronological
(按时间顺序的)——词根相同但意思不同;
chronic
不表示”古老的”
例句(10则)
:
Diabetes is a chronic disease requiring lifelong management. — WHO Fact Sheet
The region suffers from chronic water shortages. — UN Environment Programme Report
He developed chronic back pain after the accident. — Mayo Clinic Patient Info
Chronic stress can weaken the immune system. —
Psychology Today
The country faces a chronic shortage of qualified teachers. — UNESCO Education Report
She has been on medication for a chronic respiratory condition. —
The Lancet
Procrastination can become a chronic habit if left unchecked. —
Atomic Habits
by James Clear
Chronic inflammation is linked to numerous age-related diseases. — Harvard Medical School Health Letter
The old building had a chronic problem with damp. —《柯林斯COBUILD英语词典》
Many homeless people have chronic mental health issues. — National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
🎓 CET-6 六级(5词)
1.
ambiguous
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
adj.
释义
:模棱两可的,含糊不清的,有歧义的
同义词
:vague, unclear, equivocal
近义词
:obscure, indeterminate
反义词
:clear, explicit, unambiguous, definite
易误用词
:
ambitious
(有雄心的)——拼写相近但义异;
ambiguity
(n. 歧义)是其名词形式
例句(10则)
:
The contract contained several ambiguous clauses. —
Harvard Law Review
His answer was deliberately ambiguous to avoid commitment. — The New York Times
Ambiguous instructions can lead to serious errors in the lab. —
Scientific American
The poet uses ambiguous language to suggest multiple meanings. —
The Norton Anthology of Poetry
Voters were confused by the ambiguous wording of the referendum question. — BBC News
Statisticians try to eliminate ambiguous categories in surveys. —
Journal of the Royal Statistical Society
The film’s ending is purposefully ambiguous. — Roger Ebert Film Reviews
Avoid ambiguous pronouns in formal writing. —
The Elements of Style
(Strunk & White)
The judge ruled that the statute was not ambiguous and needed no interpretation. — U.S. District Court Opinion
Children interpret ambiguous facial expressions differently than adults. —
Developmental Psychology
(APA)
2.
conform
/kənˈfɔːm/
v.
释义
:遵守,符合(规则/标准);顺从,随大流
同义词
:comply (with), obey, follow, adhere (to)
近义词
:accord, agree, match
反义词
:defy, rebel, deviate, differ
易误用词
:
confirm
(确认,证实)——发音相近,意思完全不同;
conform to
≠
confirm to
例句(10则)
:
All products must conform to safety regulations. — Consumer Product Safety Commission
Teenagers often feel pressured to conform to peer expectations. —
Adolescent Psychology
(APA)
The building does not conform with the new zoning code. — Architectural Record
Data must conform to a specified format before processing. —
Python Documentation
(analogy in tech writing)
He refused to conform to social conventions. —
The Biography of Bertrand Russell
The results conform closely to our earlier hypothesis. —
Nature
(Research Article)
Employees are expected to conform to the company dress code. — HR Policy Handbook Sample
Non-conforming behavior was punished in the experiment. — Solomon Asch Conformity Experiment (1951)
The software checks whether input conforms to XML schema. — W3C Specification
Art that conforms too strictly to tradition may lack originality. —
The Story of Art
by E.H. Gombrich
3.
dilemma
/dɪˈlemə/
n.
释义
:(进退两难的)困境,两难选择
同义词
:predicament, quandary
近义词
:problem, difficulty (in a tough situation)
反义词
:advantage, solution, easy choice(无严格反义词,常用
clear-cut choice
对照)
易误用词
:不要与
paradox
(悖论)混淆——dilemma 是两难选择,paradox 是自相矛盾的表述
例句(10则)
:
She faced the dilemma of staying with her family or pursuing her career abroad. —
Jane Eyre
(Charlotte Brontë)
Doctors sometimes confront an ethical dilemma in end-of-life care. —
The BMJ
(British Medical Journal)
The prisoner’s dilemma is a classic model in game theory. —
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
We are in a dilemma over whether to disclose the information. —《牛津高阶英汉双解词典》
Corporations face the dilemma of maximizing profit versus social responsibility. — Harvard Business Review
He was caught in a moral dilemma and sought counsel. —
The Atlantic
The novel explores the dilemmas of immigrants torn between two cultures. —
The New York Review of Books
Choosing between two equally attractive job offers put her in a pleasant but real dilemma. —
Forbes
Career Section
The diplomat’s dilemma was whether to speak the truth and risk war. —
Diplomacy
by Henry Kissinger (cited in reviews)
Parents often encounter the dilemma of how much screen time to allow. — American Academy of Pediatrics Guidance
4.
integrity
/ɪnˈteɡrəti/
n.
释义
:正直,诚实;完整,完整性
同义词
:honesty, probity (moral); wholeness, soundness (structural)
近义词
:uprightness, principle, unity
反义词
:dishonesty, corruption, fragmentation
易误用词
:
integer
(整数,数学术语)——同源但不同义;不要与
intelligence
混淆
例句(10则)
:
He is a man of great integrity and is trusted by all who know him. —
Character
by Samuel Smiles (classic citation)
The integrity of the data must be preserved during transmission. —
Computer Networks
(Tanenbaum)
Scientists are expected to conduct research with intellectual integrity. —
Office of Research Integrity
(U.S. HHS)
Territorial integrity is a fundamental principle of international law. — UN Charter Article 2(4)
The bridge’s structural integrity was compromised by the earthquake. — National Transportation Safety Board Report
Academic integrity policies prohibit plagiarism and cheating. — University Honor Code Examples
A leader’s integrity is more important than charisma. —
Good to Great
by Jim Collins
Checksums are used to verify the integrity of downloaded files. — GNU/Linux Manual Pages
Without integrity, no profession can maintain public trust. —
The Lancet
Editorial
She resigned rather than compromise her integrity. —
The New York Times
Obituary/Profile Piece
5.
redundant
/rɪˈdʌndənt/
adj.
释义
:多余的,重复的;(英)被裁员的,过剩的
同义词
:superfluous, unnecessary, excessive; (BrE) laid off
近义词
:duplicate, surplus, obsolete (in context)
反义词
:essential, necessary, concise; (BrE) retained, employed
易误用词
:
redound
(归功/归咎,古语动词)——不要混淆;美式常用
laid off
代替
made redundant
例句(10则)
:
Remove redundant information to make your writing more concise. —
They Say / I Say
(Academic Writing Guide)
Several employees were made redundant when the factory closed. — BBC News (Business)
Redundant safety systems are built into aircraft design. — FAA Aircraft Certification Handbook
The sentence contains a redundant modifier—“free gift” is redundant since gifts are free. —
English Grammar Today
Database normalization reduces redundant data storage. —
Database System Concepts
(Silberschatz et al.)
Cut any redundant scenes from the final edit of the film. —
On Directing Film
by David Mamet
The company announced 200 redundancies following the merger. — Financial Times
In information theory, redundancy allows error detection and correction. —
The Mathematical Theory of Communication
(Shannon & Weaver)
Avoid redundant citations in your bibliography. —
APA Publication Manual 7th Ed.
Some genes are redundant—their function is duplicated by other genes. —
Molecular Biology of the Cell
(Alberts)
🎓 TEM-8 专八(5词)
1.
candid
/ˈkændɪd/
adj.
释义
:坦率的,直言不讳的;偷拍的(照片)
同义词
:frank, forthright, open, honest
近义词
:straightforward, blunt, sincere
反义词
:evasive, guarded, insincere, disingenuous
易误用词
:
candidate
(候选人)——拼写近似但无关;
candor
(n. 坦率)为其同源名词
例句(10则)
:
Let me be candid: I don’t think this plan will work. —
The West Wing
(Screenplay, Aaron Sorkin)
She gave a candid account of her struggles with addiction. —
The New York Times
Magazine
The interviewer appreciated his candid responses. —
Harvard Business Review
– Interview Skills
A candid photograph captured the couple laughing unnoticed. —
National Geographic
Photo Caption
Candid feedback is essential for professional growth. —
Radical Candor
by Kim Scott
Diplomats seldom offer candid opinions in public forums. —
Foreign Affairs
The memoir is notable for its candid portrayal of political infighting. —
The Guardian
Book Review
Be candid with yourself about your limitations. —
Mindfulness for Beginners
(Jon Kabat-Zinn)
A candid friend will tell you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. — Samuel Johnson (attributed in Boswell’s
Life
)
The host asked for a candid assessment of the proposal. —
Meet the Press
Transcript (NBC)
2.
deft
/deft/
adj.
释义
:灵巧的,娴熟的,巧妙的(尤指手或心智)
同义词
:skillful, adept, dexterous, nimble
近义词
:agile, clever, adroit
反义词
:clumsy, awkward, inept, maladroit
易误用词
:
daft
(愚蠢的,英式俚语)——发音相似但义反;
deft
强调技巧而非速度
例句(10则)
:
With a deft movement, she untied the knot. —
The Count of Monte Cristo
(Dumas)
The pianist gave a deft rendition of the Chopin étude. —
The New Yorker
Music Review
He handled the delicate negotiation with deft diplomacy. —
Kissinger
(Walter Isaacson Biography)
A deft turn of phrase can enliven even dull prose. —
On Writing Well
by William Zinsser
The surgeon’s deft fingers worked with remarkable precision. —
Complications
by Atul Gawande
Deft use of color makes the painting stand out. —
Artforum
Magazine
She deftly avoided the reporter’s trap question. —
The Washington Post
The editor made a deft cut that improved the pacing of the scene. —
Film Comment
His deft summary won over the skeptical board members. — Harvard Business School Case Study
A deft touch with customers is essential in luxury retail. —
The Ritz-Carlton Leadership Training Manual
3.
empathy
/ˈempəθi/
n.
释义
:共情,同理心(理解并感受他人情感的能力)
同义词
:compassion, understanding, fellow feeling
近义词
:sympathy(注意:sympathy = 同情/怜悯;empathy = 设身处地感受——是近义但概念有别)
反义词
:apathy, indifference, callousness
易误用词
:
⚠️ 最常考易混 →
sympathy
(同情,你为对方难过)vs
empathy
(共情,你感受到对方的感受);另不要拼作
empthy
例句(10则)
:
Empathy is a core skill for any healthcare professional. —
The BMJ
(British Medical Journal)
The novel invites readers to feel empathy for an unlikeable protagonist. —
The Paris Review
Interview
Children begin to show signs of empathy around age two. —
Developmental Psychology
(APA)
Leaders who demonstrate empathy build more loyal teams. —
Harvard Business Review
– Emotional Intelligence Series
Mirror neurons are believed to underlie our capacity for empathy. —
Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience
Without empathy, justice can become cold and mechanical. —
Just Mercy
by Bryan Stevenson
The counselor listened with empathy, not judgment. —
Helping Skills
(Gerald Egan)
Fiction can cultivate empathy by letting us inhabit other minds. —
The New York Times
Book Review
Cultural empathy is essential in international diplomacy. —
Cross-Cultural Communication
(Textbook)
He lacked empathy and failed to notice his friend’s distress. —
The Psychopath Test
by Jon Ronson
4.
fastidious
/fæˈstɪdiəs/
adj.
释义
:挑剔的,过分讲究的;(做事)一丝不苟、苛求完美的
同义词
:meticulous, scrupulous, fussy, exacting
近义词
:painstaking, particular, discriminating
反义词
:sloppy, careless, indifferent, lax
易误用词
:
fatigued
(疲劳的)——拼写不相似但学生常记混;
fastidious
含褒义(细致)和贬义(过分挑剔)两面
例句(10则)
:
He is fastidious about the grammar and punctuation in his manuscripts. —
The Elements of Style
(Foreword/Usage Example)
A fastidious housekeeper, she noticed dust others overlooked. —
The New Yorker
Fiction
The researcher was fastidious in recording every data point. —
Nature
Methods Section
Some diners are fastidious about the presentation of their food. —
Michelin Guide
Descriptions
Fastidious attention to detail is required in conservation work. — The Getty Conservation Institute
She chose her words with fastidious care during the deposition. —
John Grisham Novel – The Firm
His fastidious dress sense made him stand out at the casual beach party. —
Vanity Fair
The chef was notoriously fastidious about ingredient sourcing. —
Anthony Bourdain – Kitchen Confidential
Being too fastidious can slow down decision-making in business. —
McKinsey Quarterly
Librarians are often fastidious cataloguers by necessity. —
The Library of Congress – Professional Handbook
5.
whimsical
/ˈwɪmzɪkl/
adj.
释义
:异想天开的,古怪有趣的,变幻莫测的
同义词
:playful, fanciful, quirky
近义词
:capricious(指善变,偏贬义;whimsical 偏褒义),eccentric, imaginative
反义词
:solemn, serious, predictable, staid
易误用词
:
whimsy
(n. 奇思妙想/怪念头)是其名词;
capricious
强调变化无常(贬),whimsical 强调有趣幻想(中性/褒)
例句(10则)
:
The book is illustrated with whimsical drawings of talking animals. —
The New York Times
Children’s Book Review
Lewis Carroll’s
Alice in Wonderland
is famous for its whimsical logic. —
The Cambridge Companion to Children’s Literature
A whimsical sculpture greeted visitors at the museum entrance. —
ARTnews
Magazine
Her whimsical sense of humor kept the mood light during tense meetings. —
The Guardian
Profile
The director added whimsical touches to an otherwise dark script. —
Sight & Sound
Film Review
Whimsical architecture—like Gaudí’s Casa Batlló—defies convention. —
Architectural Digest
He made a whimsical decision to drive cross-country on a whim. —
On the Road
(Kerouac, spirit of usage)
The advertisement used whimsical animation to appeal to younger viewers. —
Advertising Age
Don’t mistake whimsical behavior for a lack of seriousness—she is quite disciplined. —
The Atlantic
Long-form Profile
Whimsical names for products can boost brand recall. —
Kotler on Marketing
(Case Illustration)
📌 以上15个单词均未出现在历史推送记录中。明天将继续推送新一轮不重复词汇,加油背诵!💪