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单词解析速记 JV529:Pathology.and.Probity
日期:2012-03-27 17:57

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PATHOLOGY = (noun) 1. the scientific study of diseases; 2. a deviation from a healthy and normal condition

Synonyms:
study of disease

Examples:
- Ask Angela about the disease that’s killing your roses; she specialized in plant pathology in college.
- Don’t believe him; he’s a pathological liar.
- I decided to specialize in pathology during my medical studies because I’m fascinated with finding cures for disease.
PROBITY = (noun) unquestionable integrity and honesty

Synonyms:
integrity, honor, honesty, goodness, morality, virtue, trustworthiness

Antonyms:
immorality, dishonesty

Examples:
- The president’s probity came into question during the scandal.
- Nuns live lives of honesty and moral probity.
- The company believed its management should be held to the highest standards of probity.
- I would never doubt Angela’s probity; any secret you tell her is safe.

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重点单词
  • virtuen. 美德,德行,优点,贞操
  • moralityn. 道德,美德,品行,道德观
  • honestyn. 诚实,正直
  • unquestionableadj. 无疑问的,确实的,无可非议的
  • probityn. 诚实,廉洁,正直
  • specializevt. 专门研究,专攻,使 ... 特殊化 vi. 专攻
  • pathologyn. 病理学
  • specialized专门的 专科的
  • integrityn. 诚实,正直,完整,完善
  • scandaln. 丑闻,中伤,反感,耻辱