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exclude [iks'klu:d] v.排除;拒绝,阻止;排除…的可能性;对…不予考虑
I Word Family
noun (名词) exclusion: 排除 ≠ inclusion: 包括
verb (动词) exclude: 排除 ≠ include: 包括
II 例句
1 The club decided to exclude non-members from attending the event.
俱乐部决定禁止非会员参加活动。
2 We cannot exclude the possibility of rain during our picnic tomorrow.
我们不能排除明天野餐时会下雨的可能性。
632 pregnant ['pregn nt] adj.怀孕的
She just found out she's pregnant and is expecting twins. 她刚发现自己怀孕了,而且是双胞胎。
633 random ['r nd m] adj.随机的 (at ~ 随机地)
1 The computer program generates a list of random numbers.
计算机程序生成了一个随机数列表。
2 They decided to choose the winner by drawing names at random.
他们决定通过随机抽取名字来选择获胜者。
634 rebel ['rebl,ri'bel] v.造反;n.造反者
1 The peasants decided to rebel against the unfair taxes. 农民决定反抗不公平的税收。
2 As a teenager, he was a bit of a rebel and always challenged authority.
作为一个青少年,他有点造反者的性格,总是挑战权威。
635 leak [li:k] v.渗出,泄露;泄露,透露(秘密信息)
1 The pipe started to leak, causing water damage to the floor. 管道开始漏水,导致地板受到水损。
2 Information about the new product leaked before the official announcement.
新产品的信息在正式公告前泄露了。
636 starve [stɑ v] v.(使)挨饿,饿死
1 If we don't find food soon, we'll starve. 如果我们不尽快找到食物,我们就会饿死。
2 The dictator's policies have caused many of his people to starve.
独裁者的政策导致许多人民挨饿。
637 sting v.刺,蜇,叮;(使)感觉刺痛,感觉灼痛 v.(言谈)刺痛,刺伤,惹恼 n.刺伤;叮伤;蜇痛
1 The bee sting swelled up immediately. 蜜蜂蜇了之后立刻肿了起来。
2 Salt on the wound can sting quite badly. 伤口上的盐可以引起相当剧烈的刺痛感。
638 sustainable [s 'ste n bl] adj.可持续的;(自然资源)可持续的,不破坏环境的
I Word Family
noun (名词) sustainability: 可持续性
adjective (形容词) sustainable: 可持续的 ≠ unsustainable: 不可持续的
verb (动词) sustain: 维持;支撑
II 例句
1 They are working towards a more sustainable lifestyle by reducing waste.
他们通过减少浪费努力过上更可持续的生活方式。
2 Sustainable farming practices help preserve the environment.
可持续的农业实践有助于保护环境。
639 temptation [temp'te n] n.引诱,诱惑;诱惑物,诱因
1 Resisting the temptation to eat another piece of cake was hard. 抵制住再吃一块蛋糕的诱惑很难。
2 The temptation to skip class was strong on such a sunny day.
在这样一个阳光明媚的日子里,逃课的诱惑非常大。
tiresome ['ta s m] adj.令人厌倦的;讨厌的,烦人的
I Word Family
adjective (形容词) tired: 疲倦的 tireless: 不知疲倦的
tiresome: 令人厌烦的 tiring: 令人疲倦的
noun (名词) tiredness: 疲倦
verb (动词) tire: 使疲倦
adverb (副词) tirelessly: 不知疲倦地
II 例句
The long lecture became tiresome after two hours. 两个小时后,漫长的讲座变得令人厌倦。
【语境小短文】
In a small, sustainable (可持续的) village, where resources were managed carefully, the inhabitants faced a dilemma. A pregnant (怀孕的) woman, known for her wisdom, suggested a random (随机的) selection process to decide on a new leader. However, this idea was quickly excluded (排除) from consideration, as some villagers feared it might lead to chaos. Meanwhile, a young man, feeling the temptation (诱惑) to challenge the traditional ways, decided to rebel (造反). His actions, however, led to a leak (泄露) of sensitive information, putting the village in danger. As food supplies dwindled, the threat of having to starve (挨饿) became real. The villagers found this situation tiresome (令人厌倦的), longing for peace and stability. In an unexpected turn, a simple bee sting (蜇) provided a revelation on how interconnected and fragile their ecosystem was, uniting the village once more in their efforts for a sustainable (可持续的) future.
【译文】
在一个小而可持续的(sustainable)村庄里,居民们在资源管理上非常小心,但他们面临着一个难题。一位怀孕的(pregnant)女子,因她的智慧而闻名,提议通过随机(random)选择的方式来决定新的领导者。然而,这个想法很快被排除(exclude)在外,因为一些村民担心这可能导致混乱。与此同时,一个年轻人,感受到挑战传统方式的诱惑(temptation),决定造反(rebel)。然而,他的行为导致敏感信息的泄露(leak),使村庄陷入危险。随着食物供应的减少,不得不挨饿(starve)的威胁变得真实。村民们发现这种情况很烦人(tiresome),他们渴望和平与稳定。在一个意想不到的转折中,一次简单的蜜蜂蜇(sting)提供了一个启示,关于他们的生态系统是多么相互联系且脆弱,这再次团结了村庄,共同努力追求一个可持续的(sustainable)未来。
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641 tourism ['t r z m] n.旅游业
1 The local economy heavily relies on tourism for its revenue.
当地经济严重依赖旅游业来获取收入。
2 With the rise of eco-tourism, more people are seeking sustainable travel options.
随着生态旅游的兴起,更多人在寻求可持续的旅行选择。
642 transition [tr n'z n] n.过渡,转变 v.(使)过渡,转变,变迁
1 The company is in transition from a traditional business model to a digital platform.
公司正在从传统商业模式过渡到数字平台。
2 Transitioning to renewable energy sources is essential for environmental protection.
过渡到可再生能源对环境保护至关重要。
643 allocate [' l keit] v.分配
The government allocated funds to improve public transportation. 政府分配了资金以改善公共交通。
644 angle [' gl] n.角度; 观点,立场 v.(使)朝向;(使)转向
1 The photographer adjusted the camera to get the perfect angle for the shot.
摄影师调整相机以获得最佳拍摄角度。
2 From a different angle, the problem seems less severe.
从不同的角度看,这个问题似乎没那么严重。
645 aptitude [' ptitju:d] n.天资;天生的才能;天赋
1 His aptitude for music was evident from a young age. 他从小就表现出对音乐的天赋。
2 Aptitude tests can help determine a person's strengths and weaknesses.
能力测试可以帮助确定一个人的长处和短处。
646 assertive [ 's :tiv] adj.观点明确的;坚决主张的
1 Being assertive in the workplace can help you communicate your ideas more effectively.
在职场上坚持己见可以帮助你更有效地沟通自己的想法。
2 She is known for her assertive personality, which makes her a great leader.
她以其果断的个性而闻名,这使她成为一个伟大的领导者。
647 attribute [' tribju:t] v. 把…归因于;认为…是由于;属性,性质,特征
1 The success of the project was attributed to the hard work of the entire team.
项目的成功归功于整个团队的努力。
2 He attributes his good health to regular exercise and a balanced diet.
他将自己的良好健康归因于定期运动和均衡饮食。
648 decisive [di'saisiv] adj.决定性的,关键的;坚决的,果断的
I Word Family
noun (名词) decision: 决定 indecision: 犹豫不决
adjective (形容词) decided: 已决定的 ≠ undecided: 未决定的
decisive: 决定性的、果断的 ≠ indecisive: 犹豫不决的
adverb (副词) decidedly: 断然地 decisively: 果断地 ≠ indecisively: 犹豫不决地
verb (动词) decide: 决定
II 例句
1 Her decisive action saved the company from bankruptcy. 她的果断行动使公司免于破产。
2 A decisive victory in the election confirmed his position as leader.
选举中的决定性胜利确认了他作为领导者的地位。
649 retain [ri'tein] v.保持,保留
I词形变化 retain (v.) - retention (n.)
II例句
1 The company managed to retain its best employees despite economic challenges.
尽管经济挑战,公司设法保留了最好的员工。
2 To retain customer loyalty, we must improve our service quality.
为了保持客户忠诚度,我们必须提高服务质量。
650 retreat [ri'tri:t] n.减少,撤退;僻静处;隐居处 v.撤退
1 The army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses. 军队在遭受重大损失后被迫撤退。
2 Sometimes, taking a step back and retreating can help you gain a better perspective.
有时,后退一步并撤退可以帮助你获得更好的视角。
【语境小短文】
In the small island nation of Lumina, tourism (旅游业) is the backbone of the economy. However, recent challenges have forced the government to transition (过渡) towards a more diverse economy. To tackle this, officials allocated (分配) resources to develop the tech industry, recognizing the aptitude (天赋) of its young population for innovation.
The change wasn't easy. Many locals, seeing the new direction from their unique angle (角度), were initially hesitant. Yet, the government remained assertive (坚决的), attributing (归因于) the need for change to the volatile nature of the global tourism market. Their decisive (决定性的) action aimed to retain (保持) economic stability and reduce reliance on a single industry.
As the plan unfolded, some businesses had to retreat (撤退) from the tourism sector, investing in new opportunities instead. This strategic shift has begun to show promise, with new tech startups blossoming across Lumina, ensuring a brighter, more sustainable future for the nation.
【译文】
在小岛国家卢米纳,旅游业是经济的支柱。然而,最近的挑战迫使政府向更多元化的经济过渡。为了应对这一挑战,官员们分配资源发展科技产业,认识到年轻人群体对创新的天赋。
这一改变并不容易。许多当地人从他们独特的角度看到了新的方向,最初都感到犹豫不决。然而,政府保持坚决,将需要变革归因于全球旅游市场的多变性。他们的决定性行动旨在保持经济稳定并减少对单一行业的依赖。
随着计划的展开,一些企业不得不从旅游部门撤退,转而投资新的机会。这一战略转变开始显示出希望,新的科技初创公司在卢米纳遍地开花,确保了国家更光明、更可持续的未来。