Describing & Analyzing

most noticeable or important; standing out

显著的；最重要的

• The report summarises the most salient findings in a single page.
• One salient feature of the design is its low energy consumption.

Collocations: a salient point · salient features · the most salient

very detailed and complicated, with many small parts or steps

错综复杂的；精细的

• The essay traces the intricate relationship between climate and migration.
• Cells rely on an intricate network of chemical signals to coordinate growth.

Collocations: intricate detail · an intricate system · intricate patterns

seeming to be present everywhere at the same time

无处不在的；普遍存在的

• Smartphones have become ubiquitous in nearly every part of daily life.
• The logo is now so ubiquitous that consumers barely notice it.

Collocations: increasingly ubiquitous · almost ubiquitous · a ubiquitous presence

present but not yet visible, active, or developed

潜在的；隐伏的

• The training programme helps managers recognise latent talent in their teams.
• A latent demand for cheaper housing had built up over the decade.

Collocations: latent demand · remain latent · latent potential

done or shown openly, without any attempt to hide it

公开的；明显的

• The policy addresses overt discrimination but ignores subtler forms of bias.
• There was no overt sign that the company was in financial trouble.

Collocations: overt discrimination · overt hostility · no overt sign

directly relevant to the matter being considered

相关的；切题的

• The examiner rewards examples that are pertinent to the question.
• She raised several pertinent points that the committee had overlooked.

Collocations: a pertinent question · pertinent to · highly pertinent

suggested or understood without being stated directly

含蓄的；隐含的

• There is an implicit assumption that growth will always benefit everyone.
• Her silence carried an implicit criticism of the plan.

Collocations: an implicit assumption · implicit in · implicit bias

able to adapt to or be used for many different purposes

多才多艺的；用途广泛的

• Bamboo is a remarkably versatile material used in everything from flooring to fabric.
• Employers increasingly value versatile workers who can switch between roles.

Collocations: a versatile material · highly versatile · a versatile tool

no longer needed or useful because it repeats or duplicates something

多余的；累赘的

• Careful editing removes redundant words that weaken an essay.
• Automation has made several manual roles redundant.

Collocations: redundant information · make redundant · largely redundant

ordinary and dull; lacking excitement or interest

平凡的；单调乏味的

• Automation is best suited to mundane, repetitive tasks.
• Even the most mundane household object can reveal a great deal about a culture.

Collocations: mundane tasks · seemingly mundane · the mundane details

able to recover quickly from difficulties or withstand shocks

有韧性的；能快速恢复的

• Diverse economies tend to be more resilient in a downturn.
• Coral reefs are surprisingly resilient if given time to recover.

Collocations: a resilient economy · remarkably resilient · build resilience

likely to suffer from or do something, usually something bad

易于…的；有…倾向的

• Low-lying coastal areas are especially prone to flooding.
• Tired drivers are far more prone to errors of judgment.

Collocations: prone to · accident-prone · particularly prone

essential and necessary to make something complete

不可或缺的；构成整体的

• Fieldwork is an integral part of the geography degree.
• Trust is integral to any lasting business relationship.

Collocations: an integral part · integral to · play an integral role