Unit 1 Science and Scientists 词汇短语例句英译中&中译英练习-2025-2026学年高中英语人教版选择性必修第二册

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cholera

n.

Cholera is an acute infectious disease that spreads through contaminated water.

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severe

adj.

The region was hit by a severe storm last night.

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diarrhoea

n.

Drinking unclean water can lead to diarrhoea and other health problems.

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dehydration

n.

Athletes must drink enough water to avoid dehydration during long races.

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frustrated

adj.

She felt frustrated when she failed to pass the driving test again.

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once and for all

We need to solve this problem once and for all to prevent future troubles.

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contradictory

adj.

His two statements on the incident were contradictory, making people confused.

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infection

n.

Proper handwashing can reduce the risk of infection in hospitals.

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infect

v.

The virus can infect people through close contact with patients.

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germ

n.

Washing fruits and vegetables can help remove germs on their surface.

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subscribe

v.

Many people subscribe to newspapers to get daily news.

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subscribe

v.

He refuses to subscribe to the idea that money brings happiness.

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subscribe to

More and more readers subscribe to online magazines for convenience.

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subscribe to

Scientists generally subscribe to the theory of evolution.

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proof

n.

The police are still looking for proof to confirm the suspect's guilt.

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multiple

adj.

The project received support from multiple organizations.

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pump

n.

The old water pump in the village was replaced with a new one last month.

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pump

v.

The machine can pump water from the well to the storage tank.

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water pump

The water pump stopped working, so the villagers had no access to clean water temporarily.

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household

n.

This product is popular in nearly every household in the city.

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household

adj.

Rice is a household food in many Asian countries.

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suspect

v.

The police suspect that he was involved in the theft case.

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suspect

n.

The police caught the suspect who had been on the run for a week.

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blame

v.

Don't blame others for your own mistakes; take responsibility.

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blame

n.

The manager put the blame on the team for the project's failure.

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handle

v.

She is very good at handling difficult situations in the workplace.

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handle

n.

The handle of the door is loose and needs to be fixed.

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intervention

n.

Early intervention can greatly improve the recovery of sick children.

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link

n.

There is a strong link between smoking and lung cancer.

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link

v.

Scientists are trying to link the two phenomena to find a solution.

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raw

adj.

Eating raw meat may cause food poisoning.

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raw

adj.

The factory imports raw materials from all over the world.

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pure

adj.

The mountain spring provides pure water for the local people.

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pure

adj.

Her pure voice won the first prize in the singing competition.

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substantial

adj.

The company made a substantial profit in the last quarter.

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substantial

adj.

There has been a substantial change in the city's skyline in recent years.

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decrease

v.

The number of students choosing this major has decreased in the past five years.

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decrease

n.

A decrease in rainfall has affected agricultural production this year.

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thanks to

Thanks to the doctor's timely treatment, he recovered quickly.

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statistics

n.

According to official statistics, the unemployment rate has dropped slightly.

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transform

v.

The Internet has transformed the way people communicate with each other.

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epidemiology

n.

Epidemiology helps study the spread patterns of diseases in populations.

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microscope

n.

Students use a microscope to observe tiny organisms in biology class.

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thinking

n.

Critical thinking is an important skill for solving complex problems.

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thinking

adj.

We need to have a thinking approach to deal with this challenge.

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protein

n.

Eggs, milk, and meat are rich in protein, which is essential for body growth.

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cell

n.

A human body is made up of billions of cells working together.

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virus

n.

The new virus spread rapidly across the country within a month.

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finding

n.

The scientist's new finding was published in a top international journal.

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initial

adj.

In the initial stage of the project, we need to collect enough data.

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vaccine

n.

Getting vaccinated is an effective way to prevent certain diseases.

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framework

n.

The government has set up a framework for environmental protection policies.

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theoretical framework

This research is based on a solid theoretical framework from previous studies.