1. abate
bate [ bet ] v. 减少
abate [ Ebet ] v. 减少
debate [ dIbet ] v. 辩论
abduct [ 1bd9kt ] v. 绑架
abdicate [ 1bdEket ] v. 放弃
abdomen [ 1bdEmEn ] n. 腹部
abort [ Eb7rt ] v. 堕胎
abortion [ Eb7rSEn ] n. 堕胎
abhorrent [ Ebh7rEnt ] adj. 可恶的
【SAT同义关键词】
1. abate v. 减少;减轻(= bate = lessen = reduce = decrease)
She is trying to abate the tension between her siblings.
(她试着缓和她手足间的紧张关系。)
2. abdicate v. 放弃;让位
(= quit = give up = abandon)
King Edward chose to abdicate the
throne.(爱德华国王选择放弃王位。)
3. abhorrent adj. 可恶的;令人厌恶的 abdicate
(= hateful = disgusting = detestable)
His abhorrent deeds deserve the most severe punishment.
(他的可恶行为应处以最严厉的惩罚。)