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ante definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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ante

noun C2
/ˈænti/

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

"Each player placed an ante before the game began."

antecede definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌæntɪˈsiːd/
先来 (xiān lái)

to come before in time or order

"A short introduction usually antecedes the main text."

"简短的介绍通常先于正文。" (Jiǎnduǎn de jièshào tōngcháng xiān yú zhèngwén.)
antechamber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/
前厅 (qian ting)

a small room serving as an entry to a larger one

"The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall."

"客人们在进入大厅之前,先在前厅等待。" (Kèrénmen zài jìnrù dàtīng zhīqián, xiān zài qiántīng děngdài.)
antedate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪdeɪt/
提前 (tiqian)

to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one

"The manuscript antedates the modern printing press."

"手稿比现代印刷机更早。" (Shougou bi xiandai yinshua ji geng zao.)
antedated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/
提前日期 (tiqian riqi)

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

"The letter was antedated to appear more official."

"信件被提前日期化,以使其看起来更官方。" (Xinjian bei tiqian riqi hua, yi shi qing kan qi geng guanfang.)
antediluvian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/
极为古老 (jí wéi gǔ lǎo)

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

"His views on women are positively antediluvian."

"他对女性的看法是完全过时的。" (Tā duì nǚxìng de kànfǎ shì wánquán guòshí de.)
antemeridian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/
中午前的时间 (zhong wu qian de shi jian)

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

"She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours."

"她安排了所有重要的会议在中午前的时间。" (Ta an pai le suo you zhong yao de hui yi zai zhong wu qian de shi jian.)
antemundane definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/
世界创造之前 (shijie chuangzao zhiqian)

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

"Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established."

"一些神话讲述了在秩序建立之前的安特蒙丹混乱。" (Yixie shenhua jiangshu le zai zhixu jianli zhihou de antemundan hunluan.)
anteroom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntiruːm/
前厅 (qianting)

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

"The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside."

"客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。" (ke ren zai bei jiao jinqu zhiqian zai qianting dengdai.)
anthracite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈænθrəsaɪt/
硬煤 (ying mei)

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

"The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source."

"工厂使用海棉石作为主要燃料来源。" (Gongchang shiyong haimian shi zuo wei zhuyao ranliao laiyuan.)
anthropocentrism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/
人类中心主义 (rénlèi zhōngxīn zhǔyì)

The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.

"Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies."

"人类中心主义常常塑造环境政策。" (Rénlèi zhōngxīn zhǔyì chángcháng sùzào huánjìng zhèngcè.)
anthropogenic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/
人类起源的 (rénlèi qǐyuán de)

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

"Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities."

"气候变化在很大程度上是由人类起源的活动引起的。" (Qìhòu biànhuà zài hěn dà chéngdù shàng shì yóu rénlèi qǐyuán de huódòng yǐnqǐ de.)
anthropoid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C2
/ˈænθrəpɔɪd/
人猿类 (rén yuán lèi)

Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.

"The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape."

"大猩猩被认为是人猿类的猩猩。" (Dà xīngxīng bèi rènwéi shì rén yuán lèi de xīngxīng.)
anthropomorphic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/
拟人化的 (nǐ rén huà de)

attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects

"The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs."

"动画片展示了一只拟人化的猫,走在两条腿上。" (Dòng huà piàn zhǎn shì le yī zhī nǐ rén huà de māo, zǒu zài liǎng tiáo tuǐ shàng.)
anthropomorphous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/
人形的 (rénxíng de)

having the form or attributes of a human

"The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human."

"这座雕像有着类似人类的形状。" (Zhè zuò diāoxiàng yǒu zhe lèisì rénlèi de xíngzhuàng.)
antic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪk/
滑稽 (huá jī)

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

"The children laughed at the clown’s antics."

"孩子们笑着看小丑的滑稽动作。" (Háizimen xiàozhe kàn xiǎo chǒu de huá jī dòngzuò.)
antichrist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntiˌkraɪst/
敌基督 (dí jīdū)

A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.

"Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future."

"有些人害怕未来出现敌基督。" (Yǒuxiē rén hàipà wèilái chūxiàn dí jīdū.)
anticyclone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/
反气旋 (fǎnqìxuán)

A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.

"An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region."

"一个反气旋带来了晴朗的天气。" (Yīgè fǎnqìxuán dàilái le qínglǎng de tiānqì.)
antilogy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪlədʒi/
矛盾论 (maodun lun)

A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.

"The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy."

"这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。" (Zhè wèi zhèngzhì jiā de shēngmíng yīn qí máodùn lùn ér shòudào pīpíng.)
antipathize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/
反感 (fǎn gǎn)

to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone

"He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach."

"他似乎对新管理方法持反感态度。" (Tā shìhū duì xīn guǎnlǐ fāngfǎ chí fǎn gǎn tàidù.)
antipathy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪpəθi/
反感 (fǎn gǎn)

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

"There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies."

"两家竞争对手之间存在相互的反感。" (Liǎng jiā jìngzhēng duìshǒu zhījiān cúnzài xiānghù de fǎn gǎn.)
antiphon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪfɒn/
反诗 (fǎnshī)

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

"The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn."

"合唱团在开始主要圣歌之前唱了反诗。" (Héchàngtuán zài kāishǐ zhǔyào shènggē zhīqián chàngle fǎnshī.)
antiphony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪfəni/
对唱 (duìchàng)

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

"The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony."

"大教堂的建筑旨在增强对唱的效果。" (dà jiàotáng de jiànzhú zhǐ zài zēngqiáng duìchàng de xiàoguǒ.)
antipodes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪpədiːz/

places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites

"Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other."

antiquary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæntɪkwɛri/
古董商 (gǔdǒng shāng)

A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.

"The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period."

"这位古物商花了多年时间收集来自中世纪的稀有手稿。" (Zhè wèi gǔwù shāng huāle duōnián shíjiān shōují láizì zhōng shìjì de xīyǒu shǒugǎo.)
antiquate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæntɪkweɪt/
过时 (guò shí)

To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.

"The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography."

"数字相机的崛起使传统胶片摄影过时。" (Shùzì xiàngjī de juéqǐ shǐ chuántǒng jiāopiàn shèyǐng guò shí.)
antispasmodic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective C2
/ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/
抗痉挛药 (kàng jìngluán yào)

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

"The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain."

"医生开了一种抗痉挛药来缓解疼痛。" (Yīshēng kāile yī zhǒng kàng jìngluán yào lái huǎnjiě téngtòng.)
antistrophe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ænˈtɪstrəfi/
反歌式 (一种修辞手法) (fǎn gē shì)

A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.

"The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase."

"诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。" (Shīrén shǐyòng fǎn gē shì lái qiángdiào chóngfù de duǎnyǔ.)
antithetical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/
对立的 (duìlì de)

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

"His views were antithetical to the values of the organization."

"他的观点与组织的价值观完全对立。" (Tā de guāndiǎn yǔ zǔzhī de jiàzhíguān wánquán duìlì.)
antitoxin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/
抗毒素 (kàng dú sù)

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

"The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom."

"医生注射了抗毒素来中和蛇毒。" (Yīshēng zhùshè le kàng dú sù lái zhōnghé shé dú.)
aphasia definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

"After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia."

aphorism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

"He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success."

aphoristic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/
格言风格 (gé yán fēng gé)

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

"Her writing style is concise and aphoristic."

"她的写作风格简洁而格言式。" (Tā de xiě zuò fēng gé jiǎn jié ér gé yán shì.)
apiarist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/
养蜂人 (yǎng fēng rén)

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

"The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives."

"养蜂人从蜂巢中收集了新鲜的蜂蜜。" (Yǎng fēng rén cóng fēngcháo zhōng shōují le xīnxiān de fēngmì.)
apiary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/
蜂箱养殖场 (fēngxiāng yǎngzhíchǎng)

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

"The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey."

"农民建造了一个新的蜂箱养殖场,以生产有机蜂蜜。" (Nóngmín jiànzào le yīgè xīn de fēngxiāng yǎngzhíchǎng, yǐ shēngchǎn yǒujī fēngmì.)
apiculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/
养蜂 (yǎngfēng)

The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.

"Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination."

"养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用,支持授粉。" (Yǎngfēng zài nóngyè zhōng qǐzhe zhìguān zhòngyào de zuòyòng, zhīchí shòufěn.)
aplomb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈplɒm/

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

"She handled the difficult questions with aplomb."

apocryphal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/
可疑的 (kěyí de)

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.

"The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal."

"他救村庄的故事可能是可疑的。" (Tā jiù cūnzhuāng de gùshì kěnéng shì kěyí de.)
apogee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpədʒiː/
顶点 (ding dian)

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

"The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century."

"帝国在18世纪达到了它的顶点。" (Diguo zai 18 shiji daduo le ta de ding dian.)
apologue definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/
道德故事 (daode gushi)

a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson

"The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children."

"老师用一个旧的道德故事向孩子们解释诚实。" (Lǎoshī yòng yī gè jiù de dào dé gùshì xiàng háizimen jiěshì chéngshí.)
apophasis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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apophasis

noun C2
/əˈpɒfəsɪs/

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

"The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'"

apophthegm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəfθɛm/
简短、机智且富有教育意义的谚语或格言 (apofthem)

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

"She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings."

"她总是有一个机智的阿波夫塞姆,在会议上分享。" (Tā zǒng shì yǒu yīgè jīzhì de ā bō fū sāi mǔ, zài huìyì shàng fēnxiǎng.)
apoplectic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/
愤怒的 (fennu de)

Extremely angry; furious.

"He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision."

"当他听到关于不公正决定的消息时,他愤怒得几乎要爆炸。" (Dang ta tingdao guanyu bugongzheng jueding de xiaoxi shi, ta fennu de jihu yao baozha.)
apoplexy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəplɛksi/
由于中风或极端愤怒而导致的突然失去意识或控制 (zhōngfēng)

A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.

"The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news."

"那位老人听到震惊的消息时差点昏厥。" (nà wèi lǎorén tīng dào zhènjīng de xiāoxī shí chàdiǎn hūnjué.)
apostasy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɒstəsi/
背教 (beijiao)

The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

"His public apostasy shocked his followers."

"他的公开背教震惊了他的追随者。" (Tā de gōngkāi bèijiào zhènjīngle tā de zhuīsuí zhě.)
apostate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌsteɪt/
叛教者 (pànjiàozhě)

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

"He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community."

"他在放弃自己社群的信仰后,被贴上了叛教者的标签。" (Tā zài fàngqì zìjǐ shèqū de xìnyǎng hòu, bèi tiē shàngle pànjiàozhě de biāoqiān.)
apothecary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/
药剂师 (yao jishi)

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

"The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses."

"村里的药剂师为许多常见的疾病提供了治疗。" (Cun li de yao jishi wei xu duo changjian de jibing tigong le zhiliaozhi.)
apothegm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæpəˌθɛm/
格言, 名言 (géyán, míngyán)

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

"His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success."

"他的演讲充满了关于生活和成功的格言。" (Tā de yǎnjiǎng chōngmǎnle guānyú shēnghuó hé chénggōng de géyán.)
apotheosis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/
神化, 顶峰 (shénhuà, dǐngfēng)

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

"Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe."

"许多人认为文艺复兴是欧洲艺术和文化的巅峰。" (Xǔduō rén rènwéi wényì fùxīng shì Ōuzhōu yìshù hé wénhuà de diānfēng.)
apparition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/
幽灵现身 (yōulíng xiànshēn)

A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.

"The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house."

"孩子们被老房子里突然出现的幽灵吓坏了。" (Háizimen bèi lǎo fángzi lǐ túrán chūxiàn de yōulíng xià huàile.)