Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
Reptile
爬行动物
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
B2 noun
republic
共和国
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
B2 noun/adjective
republican
共和党人
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
C1 verb
repudiate
拒绝
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
C2 noun
repugnance
厌恶
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
C1 adjective
Repugnant
令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 令人不快的
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
C1 verb
repulse
击退 / 激起反感
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
C1 noun
Repulsion
排斥
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
C1 adjective
Repulsive
令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 引起强烈反感的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
C1 adjective
Reputable
声誉良好
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
B1 noun
reputation
声誉, 名誉
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
C1 noun
repute
名誉
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
C1 adjective
Reputed
有声望的; 出名的
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
B1 noun
request
Meaning
a formal or polite demand for something
Example
She made a request for additional time to complete the project.
C2 noun
requiem
安魂曲
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
A2 verb
require
需要
Meaning
to need something; to demand or insist on
Example
This job requires excellent communication skills.
B1 adjective
required
必要的
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
B1 noun
requirement
要求
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
C1 adjective
Requisite
必要的; 强制的
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
C1 noun
requisition
要求
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
C2 noun
requital
报应
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
C2 verb
requite
回报
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
C2 verb
rescind
撤销
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
C2 noun
rescission
取消
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.