常見的英語同義詞50組(上)
(形勢 情況) circumstance(s): a situation or event around us, a certain kind of atmosphere, the conditions that affect
what happens. in (under) the circumstances高#考#資#源#網
(環境 周圍事物) surrounding(s): the area and environment around a place or
person. it indicates a very narrow condition, "physically" sometimes reflects spiritual aspect.
they lived in hostile surroundings.
17.著名的
well-known: (infl)
famous: the most general one. widely known or honored.
(杰出的 知名的) distinguished: great, outstanding marked by excellent quality or deserved fame, used especially of people who are famous for serious work in science, the arts etc.
he was a distinguished writer.
(馳名的) celebrated: famous, (substitute for renowned)
it refers objectively to sb or something that has been give acclaim or honoured with awards or prizes. she was a celebrated actress.
renowned: highly honored and famous for something good. often refers to places or things, also it suggests something that has become legendary or is no longer available for an objective evaluation.
edison was renowned for his inventions. 高#考#資#源#網
noted: well-known and admired
it often describes a more intellectual kind of effort and accomplishment indicating an authority or expert or their theories. maybe it is not widely
known to the general public. he was a very noted expert.
(臭名昭著) notorious: famous for something bad.
he is notorious for his crimes.
18.強盜
thief: the most general one.
(強盜) robber: it suggests a direct confrontation in which the owner is forced to give up his valuables.
(行兇強劫) mugger: a person who attacks and robs people in a street or in a lift.
burglar: a person who breaks into a house at night to steal something.
(歹徒 暴徒) gangster: a member of a group of criminals, esp. those who are
armed and use guns to threaten.
(匪徒) bandit: an armed robber.
it suggests an organized group in a rural setting.
(土匪) brigand: a robber who lives by robbing travelers in the country.
(海盜) pirate: a person who robs on the sea.
19.搖動,顫動
shake: the most general one. to move up and down or back and forth.
it refers to persons or things.
(發抖) quiver: to tremble a little.
it suggests a rapid but invisible vibration.
his lips quivered with emotion.
(顫抖) tremble: to shake uncontrollably and slightly as from fear, cold, excitement etc.