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541-550
541 justice ['dʒʌstis] n.正义
The judge sought to uphold justice in every case he heard.
法官力求在他审理的每一案件中维护正义。
542 keen [ki:n] adj.热衷的,渴望的;敏锐的
1 She has always been keen on painting and spends her weekends in the studio.
她一直对绘画充满热情,并且在工作室度过她的周末。
2 His keen observation skills make him an excellent detective.
他敏锐的观察能力使他成为了一名出色的侦探。
543 pure [pjʊər] adj.纯净的,纯洁的
The charity's intentions are pure, aiming to help those in need.
这家慈善机构的意图是纯洁的,旨在帮助那些需要帮助的人。
543 pursue [pə'sju:] v.追求,追赶
I 词形转化 pursue (v.) - pursuit (n.)
II 例句
1 He decided to pursue his dream of becoming a musician.
他决定追求成为一名音乐家的梦想。
2 The police pursue the suspect through the crowded streets.
警察在拥挤的街道上追赶嫌疑人。
545 reform [ri'fɔ:rm] v.改革;n.改革
The government plans to reform the healthcare system.
政府计划改革医疗保健系统。
546 legend ['ledʒənd] n.传奇,传说
I 词形转化 legend (n.) - legendary (adj.)
II 例句
She became a legend in her own time for her scientific discoveries.
由于她的科学发现,她成为了她所处时代的传奇人物。
547 clarify ['klærəfaɪ] v.阐明,澄清
I 词形转化 clarify (v,) - clarification (n.)
II 例句
The professor took a moment to clarify the complex concept.
教授花了一点时间来澄清这个复杂的概念。
548 subordinate [sə'bɔːdɪnət] adj.从属的,次要的; v.使从属于; n.部下,下级
1 His personal interests were always subordinate to the needs of the team.
他的个人兴趣总是从属于团队的需要。
2 She had to learn how to effectively manage her subordinates.
她必须学会如何有效地管理她的下属。
549 swallow ['swɒləʊ] v.吞下; n.燕子;吞,咽
The medicine was bitter, but she managed to swallow it.
药很苦,但她设法吞了下去。
550 transfer [træns'fɜː(r)] v.& n.搬运,迁移;转移;调动;转乘
The data transfer between the two computers was quick and seamless.
两台计算机之间的数据转移既快速又无缝。
【语境小短文】
In a small village, known for its pure (纯净的) air and serene landscape, lived a young girl with a keen (热衷的) interest in the legends (传说) of old. She believed in justice (正义) and equality, and was determined to pursue (追求) her dreams of bringing change to her community. Inspired by stories of reformers, she embarked on a journey to reform (改革) the outdated practices in her village.
Her quest required her to