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Unit1单词讲义
physiology
词性:名词
中文意思:生理学
英文释义:the science of the functions and processes of living organisms
词源:来自希腊语的"phusis"(自然)和"logos"(学科),意为研究自然的学科。
例句:The study of physiology is essential for understanding how the human body works.
固定搭配:human physiology(人体生理学)、animal physiology(动物生理学)
近义词:anatomy, biochemistry, biology
artemisinin
词性:名词
中文意思:青蒿素
英文释义:a drug derived from the plant Artemisia annua that is used to treat malaria
词源:来自中国植物青蒿(Artemisia annua)的英文名。
例句:Artemisinin has been widely used as an effective treatment for malaria.
固定搭配:artemisinin-based combination therapy(基于青蒿素的联合疗法)
近义词:Qinghaosu, Artesunate
crucial
词性:形容词
中文意思:至关重要的,关键的
英文释义:extremely important or necessary; decisive
词源:来自拉丁语的"crux"(十字形),意为关键、核心。
例句:It is crucial that we arrive on time for the meeting.
固定搭配:crucial role(关键角色)、crucial decision(关键决策)
近义词:critical, essential, vital
malaria
词性:名词
中文意思:疟疾
英文释义:an infectious disease caused by a parasite transmitted through the bites of infected mosquitoes
词源:来自意大利语的"mala aria",意为坏空气,因为人们曾经认为疟疾是由污染的空气引起的。
例句:Malaria is a major public health problem in many tropical countries.
固定搭配:malaria vaccine(疟疾疫苗)、malaria treatment(疟疾治疗)
近义词:fever, feverishness, chills
vital
词性:形容词
中文意思:至关重要的,生死攸关的
英文释义:extremely important or necessary for survival or success
词源:来自拉丁语的"vitalis",意为生命的、有生命力的。
例句:Good communication is vital for a successful team.
committed
词性:形容词
中文意思:忠诚的,坚定的,承诺的
英文释义:loyal, firm, or pledged to a cause, idea, or relationship
词源:来自拉丁语committere,意为“委托”或“交托”。
例句:He is committed to his work.(他对自己的工作非常忠诚。)
固定搭配:committed relationship(忠诚的关系),committed crime(犯罪行为),committed suicide(自杀)
近义词:dedicated, loyal, faithful
commit
词性:动词
中文意思:犯(罪),做(错事),承诺,投入
英文释义:to do something wrong or illegal; promise to do something; give (time, effort, etc.) to a particular activity or purpose
词源:来自拉丁语committere,意为“委托”或“交托”。
例句:He has committed a serious crime.(他犯了严重的罪行。)
固定搭配:commit a mistake(犯错误),commit oneself(承诺,保证),commit to memory(记住)
近义词:do, perform, undertake
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