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unit1单词讲义
fiction
词性:名词
中文意思:小说,虚构的故事
英文释义:a genre of literature that deals imaginatively with invented characters and events
词源:来自拉丁语的"fictio",意为“制作,创造”
例句:I enjoy reading fiction books in my free time.
固定搭配:science fiction, historical fiction, romance fiction
近义词:novel, story, tale
science fiction
词性:名词
中文意思:科幻小说
英文释义:a genre of speculative fiction dealing principally with the impact of actual or imagined technological and other scientific advances on society or individuals
词源:由“science”(科学)和“fiction”(小说)组成
例句:Science fiction is a popular genre among young adults.
固定搭配:science fiction writer, science fiction movie, science fiction novel
近义词:speculative fiction, futuristic fiction, technothriller
bonus
词性:名词
中文意思:奖金,红利,额外的好处
英文释义:something extra or added as a reward or benefit
词源:来自拉丁语的"bonus",意为“好,好处”
例句:The company offered a year-end bonus to its employees.
固定搭配:bonus points, bonus round, sign-up bonus
近义词:reward, premium, perk
ridiculous
词性:形容词
中文意思:荒谬的,可笑的,荒唐的
英文释义:deserving ridicule; absurd; preposterous
词源:来自拉丁语的"ridiculus",意为“嘲笑的,可笑的”
例句:It's ridiculous to believe that aliens exist.
固定搭配:ridiculous idea, ridiculous behavior, ridiculous price
近义词:absurd, foolish, laughable
integrity
词性:名词
中文意思:正直,诚实,完整性
英文释义:the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; the state of being whole and undivided
词源:来自拉丁语的"integritas",意为“完整,正直”
例句:She is known for her integrity and honesty.
固定搭配:integrity test, maintain integrity, personal integrity
近义词:honesty, uprightness, wholeness
dignity
词性:名词
中文意思:尊严,尊贵
英文释义:the quality of being worthy of respect or honor
词源:来自拉丁语dignitas,意为“价值”或“尊严”
例句:He lost his dignity when he started begging for money.
固定搭配:lose one's dignity(失去尊严), uphold/maintain dignity(维护尊严)
近义词:honor, respect, self-respect
salary
词性:名词
中文意思:薪水,工资
英文释义:a fixed regular payment made to an employee in return for their work
词源:来自拉丁语sal,意为“盐”,因为古罗马士兵的薪水是用盐支付的
例句:His salary is not enough to support his family.
固定搭配:monthly salary(月薪), annual salary(年薪)