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oblivious

//əˈblɪviəs//
English Definition
Unaware; not noticing.
中文释义
未察觉的;健忘的
Example Sentence

Absorbed in the specimen tray, she was oblivious to the tide creeping across the flats behind her.

她全神贯注于标本盘,浑然不觉身后潮水正漫过滩涂。

Synonyms
unaware heedless inattentive
Antonyms
attentive mindful
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
obliv(遗忘) → 浑然不觉。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “oblivious”?

  1. A A revival or renewed increase.
  2. B Ravenously greedy or eager.
  3. C Unaware; not noticing.
  4. D The use of ridicule to expose folly.
Show answer

C — Unaware; not noticing.. “oblivious” means Unaware; not noticing..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Unaware; not noticing.”?

  1. A satire
  2. B oblivious
  3. C voracious
  4. D resurgence
Show answer

B — oblivious. “oblivious” means Unaware; not noticing..

Common questions about “oblivious”

What does “oblivious” mean?

oblivious — Unaware; not noticing.. In Chinese: 未察觉的;健忘的.

How do you pronounce “oblivious”?

oblivious is pronounced //əˈblɪviəs//.

How is “oblivious” used in a sentence?

Absorbed in the specimen tray, she was oblivious to the tide creeping across the flats behind her. (她全神贯注于标本盘,浑然不觉身后潮水正漫过滩涂。)

What are synonyms for “oblivious”?

unaware, heedless, inattentive — all close in meaning to oblivious (Unaware; not noticing.).

What is the opposite of “oblivious”?

attentive, mindful — each the opposite of oblivious (Unaware; not noticing.).

Is “oblivious” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. oblivious is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. 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 “oblivious”?

obliv(遗忘) → 浑然不觉。

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