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401 cheque [t ek] n.支票
He wrote a cheque for two hundred dollars to pay for the repairs.
他写了一张两百美元的支票来支付修理费用。
402 preserve [pri'z :v] v.保护,保存,保留 n.(某人或群体活动、工作等的)专门领域
I 词形变化: preserve (v.) - preservation (n.) 保护,保存,保留
II 例句
1 Efforts to preserve the natural habitat of the endangered species are underway.
保护濒危物种自然栖息地的努力正在进行中。
2 She made strawberry jam to preserve the fruit's freshness.
她制作草莓果酱以保持水果的新鲜度。
403 propose [pr 'p uz] v.计划,提议,建议,求婚
I 词形变化: propose (v.) - proposal (n.)
II 例句
1 He proposed a new strategy to increase the company's market share.
他提出了一个新策略,以增加公司的市场份额。
2 At the romantic dinner, he proposed to his girlfriend.
在浪漫的晚餐中,他向女友求婚。
404 manufacture [.m nju'f kt ] n.制造,生产;制造业 v.制造,生产
1 The company manufactures electronic components for smartphones.
该公司生产智能手机的电子组件。
2 The growth of the automobile industry revolutionized American manufacture.
汽车工业的发展彻底改变了美国的制造业。
405 crisis ['kra s s] n.危机,紧要关头
1 The country is facing an economic crisis due to the pandemic.
由于疫情,这个国家面临着经济危机。
2 Leadership is crucial in times of crisis.
危机时刻,领导力至关重要。
406 confirm [k n'f m] v.确定,证实
I Word Family
名词 (Noun) confirmation: 确认;证实
形容词 (Adjective) confirmed: 已确认的;确定的 unconfirmed: 未确认的;未经证实的
动词 (Verb) confirm: 确认;证实
II 例句
Can you confirm your attendance at the meeting
你能确认你将出席会议吗?
407 foundation [faun'dei n] n.基金会,基础,根基
1 The charity foundation donated a substantial amount to the relief effort.
该慈善基金会向救援工作捐赠了一大笔款项。
2 Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship.
信任是任何牢固关系的基础。
408 appropriate [ 'pr upri t] adj.适当的,恰当的
It's important to use language that is appropriate for the audience.
使用适合听众的语言非常重要。
409 approve [ 'pru:v] v.赞同,同意(of);批准
I Word Family
形容词 (Adjective)
approving: 赞成的;认可的 disapproving: 不赞成的;反对的
approved: 批准的;认可的
名词 (Noun) approval: 批准;认可 disapproval: 不赞成;反对
动词 (Verb) approve: 批准;赞成 disapprove: 不赞成;反对
副词 (Adverb) approvingly: 赞成地;认可地 disapprovingly: 不赞成地;反对地
II 例句
1 The proposal was approved by the committee.
该提案已获得委员会的批准。
2 Her parents did not approve of her decision to travel alone, but they eventually accepted her choice.
她的父母最初并不赞成她独自旅行的决定,但最终还是接受了她的选择。
410 astronaut [' str n :t] n.宇航员,太空人
Becoming an astronaut requires rigorous training and exceptional skills.
成为一名宇航员需要严格的训练和卓越的技能。
【401-410 语境小短文】
John, an astronaut, was facing a crisis in his mission. The spacecraft's system needed urgent repairs. He had to propose a solution quickly and hoped the control center would approve. Back on Earth, the team was working tirelessly to manufacture the necessary parts. Once done, they sent a cheque to expedite the delivery process. John's experience and training were the foundation of his ability to preserve the mission's integrity in such a critical situation. The control center confirmed the receipt of the parts and provided instructions for repairs. John felt it was the appropriate moment to show his skills and determination. The world watched as he skillfully navigated through the challenge, demonstrating the resilience and expertise of a true astronaut.
【译文】
约翰,一位宇航员,在执行任务时面临着一场危机。宇宙飞船的系统急需修理。他必须迅速提出解决方案,并希望控制中心能够批准。回到地球,团队正在不懈地工作,生产必要的部件。一旦完成,他们发送了一张支票以加快交付进程。约翰的经验和训练是他在如此关键时刻保护任务完整性的基础。控制中心确认收到了部件,并提供了修理指示。约翰觉得这是展示他技能和决心的恰当时刻。全世界都在观看,他熟练地应对挑战,展现了一位真正宇航员的韧性和专业知识。
411-420
411 grant [grɑ:nt] v.授予,同意,批准
1 The university granted her a scholarship to study abroad.
大学授予她一个奖学金去国外学习。
2 His request for an extension on the project was granted.
他对项目延期的请求被批准了。
412 routine [ru:'ti:n] n.例行公事,常规;adj.常规的,例行的
1 Her daily routine includes jogging and meditation.
她的日常例行公事包括慢跑和冥想。
2 Checking emails in the morning has become a routine task for him.
早上检查电子邮件已经成为他的一项常规任务。
413 impractical [im'pr ktik l] adj.不切实际的,不实用的
I Word Family
名词 (Noun)
practicality: 实用性;实际性 impracticality: 不切实际;不实用性
practicability: 可行性;适用性 impracticability: 不可行性;不适用性
形容词 (Adjective)
practicable: 可行的;实用的 impracticable: 不可行的;不实用的
practical: 实际的;实用的 impractical: 不实际的;不实用的
副词 (Adverb)
practically: 几乎;实际上 impractically: 不切实际地;不实用地
practicably: 可行地;能实际操作地 impracticably: 不可行地;不能实际操作地
II 例句
The idea of flying cars is still largely impractical due to safety concerns.
由于安全问题,飞行汽车的想法目前仍然是不切实际的。
414 distinguish [di'sti gwi ] v.区别,辨别(from)
1 It's important to distinguish facts from opinions in news articles.
在新闻文章中区分事实和观点是重要的。
2 The artist can distinguish subtle color differences that others cannot.
这位艺术家能辨别出别人看不出的细微色差。
415 vital ['vaitl] adj.至关重要的,生死攸关的
Drinking clean water is vital for good health.
喝干净的水对于健康至关重要。
416 absence [' bsns] n.缺乏,缺席
I 词形变化: absence - absent
II 例句
1 His absence from the conference was noticed by everyone.
他未出席会议被大家所注意。
2 There is a noticeable absence of enthusiasm among the team members.
团队成员中明显缺乏热情。
417 peak [pi:k] n.山峰,顶端,顶点
1 They reached the peak of the mountain just before sunrise.
他们在日出前到达了山顶。
2 The company's sales hit their peak during the holiday season.
公司的销售在假日季节达到了顶峰。
418 temporary ['temp r ri] adj.暂时的,临时的
She took a temporary job until she found a permanent position.
她找到一个长期职位之前,先做了一个临时工作。
419 architect ['ɑ:kitekt] n.建筑师
The architect designed a modern building that became a city landmark.
这位建筑师设计了一座成为城市地标的现代建筑。
420 universal [.ju:ni'v :s l] adj.普遍的,全世界的,通用的
1 The desire for peace is a universal aspiration shared by people around the world.
对和平的渴望是全世界人民共有的愿望。
2 Mathematics is considered a universal language understood by scientists everywhere.
数学被认为是一种全世界的科学家都能理解的通用语言。
【411-420 语境小短文】
In a small town, a renowned architect received a grant to design a temporary structure for a community event. Her design, although impractical for long-term use, was a work of art, showcasing her ability to distinguish herself from her peers. Her daily routine involved meticulous planning and innovative thinking, which were vital to her success. The project's completion marked the peak of her career. However, there was an absence of recognition from some local authorities, who favored more conventional designs. Despite this, her work received universal acclaim for its unique approach and aesthetic appeal, cementing her status as a visionary in her field.
【译文】
在一个小镇上,一位著名的建筑师获得了一笔资助,用于设计一个社区活动的临时结构。她的设计虽然对于长期使用来说不太实用,但却是一件艺术作品,展示了她与同行区别开来的能力。她的日常工作常规包括细致的规划和创新思维,这对她的成功至关重要。项目的完成标志着她职业生涯的顶峰。然而,由于一些地方当局偏爱更传统的设计,她的工作存在一定的缺乏认可。尽管如此,她的工作因其独特的方法和美学吸引力而获得了全球赞誉,巩固了她作为该领域远见卓识者的地位。