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基础模块3
Unit 10 Being an Adult
discover
词义:发现;发觉
常见搭配:discover sth. by accident(偶然发现某事),discover the truth(发现真相)
例句:Scientists have discovered a new species of plant in the Amazon rainforest.
释义:科学家在亚马逊雨林中发现了一种新的植物种类。
grown-up
词义:成年人;长大的
常见搭配:behave like a grown-up(表现得像个成年人),grown-up children(已长大的孩子)
例句:She's trying to act like a grown-up, but she's still very young at heart.
释义:她试图表现得像个成年人,但内心还是很年轻。
generation
词义:一代人;产生
常见搭配:the younger generation(年轻一代),a generation gap(代沟)
例句:Each generation has its own unique challenges and opportunities.
释义:每一代人都有自己独特的挑战和机遇。
treat
词义:对待;治疗;款待
常见搭配:treat sb. well(善待某人),treat an illness(治疗疾病),treat sb. to dinner(请某人吃饭)
例句:She always treats her employees with kindness and respect.
释义:她总是以善良和尊重对待她的员工。
draft
词义:草稿;征兵;起草
常见搭配:a draft of a letter(一封信的草稿),draft a contract(起草合同)
例句:I need to draft a proposal for the new project.
释义:我需要为新项目起草一份提案。
duty
词义:责任;义务;税
常见搭配:do one's duty(尽职责),a sense of duty(责任感)
例句:It's our duty to protect the environment.
释义:保护环境是我们的责任。
independence
词义:独立;自主
常见搭配:gain independence(获得独立)
例句:She worked hard to achieve financial independence.
释义:她努力工作以实现经济独立。
brilliant
词义:杰出的;才华横溢的;灿烂的
常见搭配:a brilliant idea(绝妙的想法),a brilliant performance(出色的表演)
例句:He's a brilliant scientist with many groundbreaking discoveries.
释义:他是一位杰出的科学家,有许多开创性的发现。
ideal
词义:理想的;完美的;理想
常见搭配:ideal conditions(理想条件),an ideal job(理想的工作)
例句:She has always dreamed of having an ideal family with loving parents and siblings.
释义:她一直梦想着有一个充满爱的父母和兄弟姐妹的理想家庭。
best-selling
词义:畅销的
常见搭配:best-selling book(畅销书),best-selling product(畅销产品)
例句:This novel has been a best-selling hit for several months now.
释义:这部小说已经畅销好几个月了。
make up one's mind
词义:下定决心
常见搭配:make up my mind to do sth.(我下定决心做某事)
例句:I've finally made up my mind to quit smoking.
释义:我终于下定决心戒烟了。
burning wish
词义:强烈的愿望
常见搭配:a burning wish to travel the world(周游世界的强烈愿望)
例句:She has a burning wish to become a doctor and help others.
释义:她有一个强烈的愿望,那就是成为一名医生去帮助他人。
matter
词义:事情;物质;重要
常见搭配:as a matter of fact(事实上),it doesn't matter(没关系)
例句:The matter of who will lead the project is still being discussed.
释义:谁将领导这个项目的问题仍在讨论中。
brighten
词义:使变亮;使高兴
常见搭配:brighten up one's day(使某人的一天变得愉快),brighten the room(照亮房间)
例句:The sun came out and brightened up the whole day.
释义:太阳出来了,照亮了整个一天。
outstanding
词义:杰出的;优秀的;突出的
常见搭配:an outstanding performance(出色的表现)
例句:She has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field.
释义:她因在该领域的杰出贡献而受到认可。
crazy
词义:疯狂的;着迷的;热衷的
常见搭配:go crazy(发疯),be crazy about sth./sb.(对某事/某人着迷)
例句:He's crazy about playing basketball and practices every day.
释义:他热衷于打篮球,每天都练习。
gently
词义:轻轻地;温柔地
常见搭配:gently touch(轻轻触摸),speak gently(温柔地说话)
例句:She gently placed the baby in its crib.
释义:她轻轻地把婴儿放在摇篮里。
ancient
词义:古代的;古老的
常见搭配:ancient history(古代史)
例句:The ruins of the ancient temple are still visible today.
释义:那座古庙的废墟至今仍然可见。
be hosted by
词义:由...主办
常见搭配:The event will be hosted by the local government.(活动将由当地政府主办。)
例句:The conference was hosted by a prestigious university.
释义:这次会议由一所著名大学主办。
honoured
词义:感到荣幸的;被尊敬的
常见搭配:feel honoured to do sth.(做某事感到荣幸),be honoured with an award(被授予奖项)
例句:I was deeply honoured to be invited to speak at the ceremony.
释义:我很荣幸被邀请在典礼上发言。
deliver a speech
词义:发表演讲
常见搭配:deliver a speech on a topic(就某个话题发表演讲)
例句:The president will deliver a speech about the future of the company.
释义:总裁将就公司的未来发表演讲。
from now on
词义:从现在开始;今后
常见搭配:from now on, I will...(从今以后,我将...)
例句:From now on, we must all work harder to achieve our goals.
释义:从今以后,我们都必须更加努力工作以实现我们的目标。
formal
词义:正式的;礼仪的
常见搭配:a formal dress code(正式的着装要求),a formal invitation(正式邀请)
例句:The ceremony required all attendees to wear formal attire.
释义:仪式要求所有出席者穿正式服装。
gather
词义:聚集;收集;集合
常见搭配:gather information(收集信息),gather around(聚集在周围),gather for a meeting(集合开会)
例句:People gathered in the town square to celebrate the holiday.
释义:人们聚集在镇上的广场上庆祝节日。
slight
词义:轻微的;稍微的;轻蔑的
常见搭配:a slight injury(轻伤)
例句:She suffered a slight injury in the accident, but she's fine now.()
释义:她在事故中受了轻伤,但现在没事了。
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