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Unit 5
Working the Land
Words and Expressions
devote [dɪˈvəʊt] vt. 把……献(给);把……专用于;专心于
devoted adj. 忠实的;深爱的
devotion n. 献身,致力;忠实,热爱
devote...to (doing) sth. 把……献给(做)某事
devote oneself to=be devoted to 献身于;专心致志于
devotion to 对... ...的投入、热爱
lifelong/selfless devotion 终生/无私奉献
devote [dɪˈvəʊt] vt. 把……献(给);把……专用于;专心于
翻译:奉献不是做伟大的事,而是用伟大的爱去做微小的事。
Devotion is not about doing great things, but about doing small things with great love.
翻译:那位陌生人一直帮助艾米丽直到救援到来,然后悄悄离开,没有留下名字。
The stranger devoted himself to helping Emily until rescue arrived, then quietly left without leaving a name.
shortage n. 短缺;不足;缺乏
short adj. 短缺的
be short of 缺乏
a shortage of …的短缺
face/suffer from a shortage of 面临/遭受...的短缺
=
lack
/insufficiency
/scarcity
翻译:暴风雪期间,取暖燃料短缺让整个社区团结起来,分享毯子和热汤。
During the snowstorm, a shortage of heating fuel brought the whole neighborhood together, sharing blankets and hot soup.
tackle vt. 处理/解决;与...商谈
你会几种解决的表达?
handle a situation
address an issue
resolve a conflict
manage a task
take on a challenge
deal with a problem
cope with stress
翻译: 他没有逃避失败,而是直面它,把它当作一堂课,而不是一次失败。
Instead of hiding from failure, he tackled it head-on, treating it as a lesson rather than a defeat.
crisis n. 危机;紧要关头
crises 复数形式
boost vt. 使增长;促进
n.增长;帮助;激励
提高数量/程度
raise awareness
increase sales
lift one’s spirits
strengthen the immune system
reinforce confidence
增长销售
提高意识
振奋精神
加强免疫系统
增强信心
boost vt. 使增长;促进
n.增长;帮助;激励
促进
foster teamwork
promote economic growth
fuel the anger
further one’s career
stimulate demand
促进经济增长
培养团队合作
点燃怒火
促进事业
刺激需求
Your encouragement gave me a real boost.
The win was a boost to the team’s confidence.
Passing the exam gave her a huge confidence boost/a
boost in confidence.
给某人鼓舞、打气
对...的推动、促进
信心大增
convince [kənˈvɪns] vt. 使相信;使确信;说服
convincing adj. 有说服力的
convinced adj. 确信的;坚信的
convincingly adv. 有说服力地, 令人信服地
(1)convince sb. of sth. 使某人相信某事
convince sb. that... 使某人相信……
convince sb. to do sth. 说服某人做某事
(2)be convinced of 相信……
be convinced (that)... (某人)相信……
=persuade(XB1U2)
convince [kənˈvɪns] vt. 使相信;使确信;说服
翻译: 母亲坚定不移的支持让她相信她永远不该放弃梦想。
Her mother’s unwavering support convinced her to never give up on her dream.
翻译:他的解释如此有说服力,连对手都点头同意。
So convincing was his explanation that even his opponents nodded in agreement.
翻译:我确信我的经验和热情使我成为合适的人选。
I am firmly convinced that my hands-on experience and genuine passion for this field make me an ideal candidate.
I am convinced that my experience and passion make me a suitable candidate.
characteristic n.特征、特点
adj. 特有的,典型的
=feature/quality(特质)
=typical/distinctive
A sense of humor is a common characteristic of our class, and it makes every day brighter.
The ability to stay calm under pressure is a distinguishing characteristic of great athletes.
The quiet, patient way she listened was characteristic of her gentle nature.
attain v.达到;得到;取得
=acquire/gain/obtain/accomplish/achieve/reach
翻译: 尽管暴风雨肆虐,救援队还是完成了任务,把所有人带到安全地带。
Despite the storm, the rescue team attained their mission and brought everyone to safety.
conventional adj.传统的、墨守成规的;非核的、常规的
convention n. 常规
;会议;公约
=traditional/customary惯常的
assumption n.假定;设定;承担;获得
assume v. 假定,设想
assuming conj. 假设……为真,假如
I went to the library on the assumption that it would be quiet, but it turned out to be full of noisy students.
以为/假定
+同位语从句
intense adj.强烈的、极度的;紧张的、激烈的
intensity n. 强烈;强度
intense heat/cold 酷热/严寒
intense pain 剧痛
intense competition 激烈的竞争
翻译: 当过山车开始爬升时,恐惧与兴奋交织的强烈情绪涌上她的胸口,让她几乎无法呼吸。
As the roller coaster began to climb, an intense mix of fear and excitement rose in her chest, leaving her breathless.
overcome [ˌəʊvəˈkʌm] vt. 克服;解决;战胜
overcame, overcome
overcome difficulties/enemies 战胜困难/战胜敌人
be overcome with/by 被...(情绪)压倒
翻译: 独自走在黑暗的森林里,他被恐惧压倒,每一片树叶的沙沙声都让他心跳加速。
Walking alone through the dark forest, he was overcome by fear, every rustle of leaves making his heart race.
翻译: 站在雪山脚下,她被大自然的美丽与力量所折服,心生敬畏。
Standing at the foot of the snow-capped mountain, she was overcome with awe at the beauty and power of nature.
expand vt.& vi. 扩大,增加 vt. 扩展,发展业务
vi. 细谈,详述
expansion n. 扩展;扩张;膨胀;扩大
expand...into... 把……扩展/发展成……
expand on... 细说(阐述)……
ex前缀:
exit export exclude 排除 expand extend 延伸
extract 提取,抽出 external 外在的
①向外的
ex-wife ex-husband ex-soldier
②前任的
expand [ɪksˈpænd] vt.& vi. 扩大,增加 vt. 扩展,发展业务
vi. 细谈,详述
翻译: 我希望通过这次实习扩展知识和技能,并有所回馈。
I hope to expand my knowledge and skills through this internship, and to contribute something meaningful in return.
翻译:看着弟弟走上舞台,紧张却勇敢,她心中满是骄傲。
Her heart expanded with pride as she watched her little brother walk onto the stage, nervous but brave.
estimate [ˈɛstɪmɪt] vt. n. 估计;估价;估算;估计;估算
estimate sth. at + 数字/金额 估算某物为……
be estimated to do sth. 被估计做某事
It is estimated (that)… 据估计……
The cost of repairing the old bridge was estimated at half a million dollars.
domestic adj. 家养的,家务的,国内的
(Gross Domestic Product)
GDP
国内生产总值
domestic and foreign news 国内外新闻
domestic violence
家庭暴力
consumption n. 消费;消耗
consume v. 消费;消耗
consumer n. 消费者
assume-assumption
comprise [kəmˈpraɪz] vt. 包括,由……构成
be comprised of 由……组成,包含
整体
部分
部分
整体
consist of
be comprised of
be made up of
be composed of
make up
generate vt. 产生(热、电);创造
翻译: 她温柔的微笑产生了一种舒适感,悄悄弥漫整个房间,柔化了每一张担忧的脸。
Her gentle smile generated a sense of comfort that quietly filled the room and softened every worried face.
翻译:捐书活动在全校各年级学生中引起了热烈反响。
The book donation drive has generated an enthusiastic response from students across all grades.
generation n. 产生;一代人
generator n. 发电机;生成器
leisure n.闲暇;空闲
leisure time=spare time
at one's leisure
在某人有空的时候
relaxation/pastime/recreation
放松/消遣
at leisure
放松地、从容地
翻译: 欢迎您方便时来我校参观,亲身感受我们的阅读文化。
You are welcome to visit our school at your leisure and see our reading culture for yourself.
deep down 在内心深处;本质上;实际上
翻译: 他耸耸肩,好像毫不在意,但内心深处,她的话留下了一道不肯愈合的伤口。
He shrugged as if it didn’t matter, but deep down, her words had left a wound that refused to heal.
翻译: 他没有赢得比赛。但内心深处,他知道自己已经赢得了更重要的东西——对自己的信念。
He didn’t win the race. But deep down, he knew he had already won something far more important—belief in himself.
主题升华
soil n.土壤(earth);领土(territory)
celebrity n.[U]名望;名誉 [C]名人;名流
celebrate v. 庆祝
celebrated adj. 著名的
翻译: 失败不是挡住他的墙,而是让他的勇气悄悄扎根的土壤。
Failure was not a wall that blocked him; it was the soil in which his courage quietly took root.
=fame/reputation
翻译: 感谢你在我心的土壤里种下自信的种子——它们已长成我终于能引以为傲的东西。
Thank you for planting seeds of confidence in the soil of my heart—they have grown into something I can finally be proud of.
grain n.谷物;颗粒
翻译: 老农弯腰从地上捡起一粒米,说:“每一粒粮食都是一滴汗水。”
The old farmer bent down and picked up a single grain of rice from the ground, saying, “Every grain is a drop of sweat.”
=a glimmer of hope
a ray of hope
a spark of hope
a flicker of hope
翻译:内心深处,他们都知道机会渺茫,但一丝希望足以让他们的腿继续奔跑。
Deep down, they all knew the chances were slim, but a grain of hope was enough to keep their legs moving.
vision
①[C]想象;幻想
a vision of future 对未来的憧憬
②[U]视力;视觉
poor vision
/sight
③[U]远见;眼光
a man of great vision
visible adj. 可视的
visibility n.能见度;可见性
visionary adj. 有远见的
visual adj. 视觉的
visualize v.想象,使形象化
visualization n.想象
reality n.真实;现实
a reality show 真人秀节目
virtual reality(VR) 虚拟现实
in reality =
in fact/actually
urban adj.城市的;都市的
rural adj.乡村的;农村的
suburban adj.郊区的
bomb n.炸弹 v.轰炸
a bomb went off/exploded 炸弹爆炸
cost a bomb 花一大笔钱
翻译: 那个消息像炸弹一样落下,震碎了周围的寂静。她的喉咙发紧,双脚如石,世界仿佛停止。
The news landed like a bomb, shattering the silence around her. Her throat tightened, her feet turned to stone, and the world seemed to stop.
extension n.延伸;扩建部分;电话分机
extend v. 延伸
chemical n.化学品;adj.化学的
chemistry n. 化学
chemist n. 化学家
化肥
chemical fertilizer
nutrition n.营养
nutritional adj. 与营养相关的
nutritious adj. 营养丰富的
x
x
营养价值/需求
nutritional value/needs
有营养的饮食
nutritious diet
alleviate vt.减轻;缓解
减轻痛苦:
relieve/ease/reduce/lessen/lighten the pain
poverty n.贫穷;贫困
生活贫困
live in poverty
贫困地区
poverty-stricken areas
flavor
①The small town had a flavor of its own, with old teahouses and narrow stone streets.
②Lanterns and red couplets added a festive flavor to the whole street.
③Their friendship had a flavor of trust and laughter that no distance could weaken.
④The fresh air carried the flavor of pine trees and morning dew.
特色
氛围
味道(抽象)
味道(具体)
organic adj.器官的;有机的
有机食品 organic food
widespread adj.广泛的;分布广的
organ n. 器官
=universal/extensive
翻译:新图书馆规定得到了师生广泛的认可。
The new library rules have met with widespread approval from students and teachers.
in turn
One by one, the runners stepped forward in turn to receive their medals, their tired faces breaking into proud smiles for the flashing cameras.
A small act of kindness can light a spark in someone’s heart, and they, in turn, may pass that flame to the next person.
轮流;依次
转而;相应地
digest
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.That is, some books are to be read only in parts; others to be read, but not curiously; and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention.”
-Francis Bacon “Of Studies”
①v.消化
②v.理解;领会
③n.摘要;文摘
digest well/ill
好/不好消化
Youth Digest
青年文摘
essential adj.必不可少的,最重要的,本质的
It’s essential for sb. to do sth.
It’s essential that sb. (should) do sth.
=vital/crucial/critical/
fundamental/significant
essence n.本质;实质;精髓
in essence
实质上;本质上
=nature/core/soul/heart
翻译:阅读不只是爱好。本质上,它是与历史上最伟大头脑的对话。
Reading is not just a hobby. In essence, it is a conversation with the greatest minds in history.
alternative adj.可供选择的;另类的 n.选择
an alternative to sth
翻译:车陷在雪里,Emily别无选择,只能把车留下,改乘火车继续旅程。
With her car stuck in the snow, Emily had no alternative but to leave it behind and continue her journey by train.
……的替代品/选择
have no alternative/choice/option but to do
别无选择只能做
alternatively adv.或者;二者选一地 🌟
He could tell the truth and risk losing a friend. Alternatively, he could stay silent and carry the guilt forever.
抉择时刻
depth n.深度;(知识)渊博、(感情)深厚
deep-depth wide-width young-youth warm-warmth
long-length strong-strength true-truth grow-growth
a man of great depth and insight 知识渊博、洞察敏锐的人
I suggest we analyze our mistakes in depth after each exam instead of simply checking the scores.
a man of great vision 有远见的人
in depth 深入地;全面地 in-depth 深入的;全面的
翻译: 我建议每次考试后深入分析错误,而不是只对分数。
root n.根源;起源 v.生根;扎根
take root in 开始扎根
be rooted in 起源于;根植于
翻译:中国文化深深根植于数千年历史,这解释了它的丰富与持久魅力。
Chinese culture is deeply rooted in thousands of years of history, which explains its richness and enduring appeal.
翻译:球队的成功不是根植于运气,而是根植于数月无人喝彩、无人赞扬的无声而耐心的训练。
The team’s success was rooted not in luck, but in months of silent, patient training that no one clapped for and no one praised.
entirely adv.完全地、全部地
=completely/wholly/absolutely/
fully/totally/thoroughly
aspect n.[U]外观;[C]方面
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