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object

/ˈɑːbdʒɪktˈɑːbdʒɛkt/
English Definition
n. thing; v. express opposition
中文释义
物体;反对
Example Sentence

The museum curator carefully handled the ancient bronze object, noting its intricate engravings and unusual weight.

博物馆馆长小心地处理了这件古代青铜物体,注意到其精细的雕刻和不寻常的重量。

Synonyms
thing item entity
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

Curator Felix Adeyemi, who organized a similar exhibit at another museum, cautions that placing objects from vastly different eras side by side risks flattening their distinct historical contexts into a misleading sense of timeless sameness.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

Dolphins use a form of biological sonar called echolocation, emitting clicks that bounce off nearby objects and return as echoes; by analyzing the timing and pattern of these echoes, dolphins can determine an object's size, shape, and even its internal density.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “object”?

  1. A Irrational belief
  2. B Thing; v. express opposition
  3. C Perspective, opinion
  4. D The state of finding something funny or entertaining
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B — Thing; v. express opposition. “object” means thing; v. express opposition.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “thing; v. express opposition”?

  1. A amusement
  2. B superstition
  3. C object
  4. D viewpoint
Show answer

C — object. “object” means thing; v. express opposition.

Common questions about “object”

What does “object” mean?

object — thing; v. express opposition. In Chinese: 物体;反对.

How do you pronounce “object”?

object is pronounced /ˈɑːbdʒɪktˈɑːbdʒɛkt/.

How is “object” used in a sentence?

The museum curator carefully handled the ancient bronze object, noting its intricate engravings and unusual weight. (博物馆馆长小心地处理了这件古代青铜物体,注意到其精细的雕刻和不寻常的重量。)

What are synonyms for “object”?

thing, item, entity — all close in meaning to object (thing; v. express opposition).

Is “object” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. object is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “object”?

object(thing)

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