书籍 Headway - 高级 - 单元4

在这里，您将找到Headway Advanced课本第4单元的词汇，如“骗局”、“无望的事业”、“卧床不起”等。

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lost cause [名词]

无望的事业

Ex: The once-thriving business had become a lost cause due to poor management .

由于管理不善，曾经繁荣的企业变成了无望的事业。

the (last|final) straw [短语]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The company had been struggling financially for some time , and the loss of their biggest client was the last straw that led to their closure .

gray area [名词]

灰色地带

Ex: When it comes to environmental regulations , there 's a gray area where economic interests clash with ecological concerns .

当涉及到环境法规时，有一个灰色地带，经济利益与生态问题在这里发生冲突。

to [level] the playing field [短语]

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: Equal pay is necessary to level the playing field in the workplace .

slippery slope [名词]

滑坡

Ex: He argued that censorship is a slippery slope that could lead to a loss of free speech .

他认为审查制度是一个可能导致言论自由丧失的滑坡。

wake-up call [名词]

叫醒电话

Ex: The hotel staff provided a friendly wake-up call to start his day .

酒店工作人员提供了一个友好的叫醒电话来开始他的一天。

a (fine|thin) line [短语]

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: The comedian 's jokes often tread a thin line between humor and offensiveness , causing mixed reactions from the audience .

itchy feet [名词]

脚痒

Ex: After retiring , she could n't ignore her itchy feet and decided to fulfill her travel aspirations .

退休后，她无法忽视自己的旅行冲动，决定实现她的旅行愿望。

long shot [名词]

绝望的尝试

Ex: She applied for the prestigious scholarship , even though she knew it was a long shot due to the intense competition .

她申请了那项 prestigious 奖学金，尽管她知道由于竞争激烈，这只是一个长射。

raw deal [名词]

不公平的待遇

Ex: They received a raw deal during the negotiation process and were left with unfavorable terms .

他们在谈判过程中受到了不公平的待遇，并留下了不利的条件。

sore point [名词]

痛处

Ex: The team ’s recent loss remains a sore point for the coach .

球队最近的失利仍然是教练的一个痛点。

wishful thinking [名词]

一厢情愿

Ex: Expecting a sunny day in the middle of winter is pure wishful thinking .

在冬天中期期待一个晴天纯粹是一厢情愿。

foregone conclusion [名词]

必然的结论

Ex: It ’s a foregone conclusion that the new policy will pass with such overwhelming support .

新政策将以如此压倒性的支持获得通过，这是一个必然的结论。

(last|final) resort [名词]

最后手段

Ex: As a final resort , the team decided to ask for help .

作为最后手段，团队决定寻求帮助。

on second thought [短语]

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I almost bought the expensive gadget , but on second thought , I decided to save the money .

saving grace [名词]

救赎的品质

Ex: The movie 's saving grace was its stunning visuals , even though the plot was weak .

这部电影的救赎之处在于其惊人的视觉效果，尽管情节薄弱。

mixed blessing [名词]

混合的祝福

Ex: The new job offer was a mixed blessing ; it came with higher pay but required moving away from family .

新的工作机会是一把双刃剑；它带来了更高的薪水，但需要远离家人。

cold feet [名词]

恐惧

Ex: She developed cold feet before her wedding and began to question whether she was ready for such a commitment .

她在婚礼前临阵退缩，开始怀疑自己是否准备好做出这样的承诺。

hooked [形容词]

上瘾

Ex:

在他的第一节课之后，他就迷上了弹吉他。

outcry [名词]

呐喊

Ex: There was an immediate outcry when the new policy was announced .

新政策宣布时，立即引起了强烈抗议。

spiritualism [名词]

招魂术

Ex: The book explores the principles of spiritualism and its history .

这本书探讨了招魂术的原理及其历史。

hoax [名词]

骗局

Ex: The police warned the public about the email hoax .

警方警告公众关于电子邮件的骗局。

bedridden [形容词]

卧床不起的

Ex: The bedridden patient required regular medical attention to prevent bedsores .

卧床不起的病人需要定期医疗护理以防止褥疮。

to clutch [动词]

抓住

Ex: Startled by the sudden noise , he clutched his chest in surprise .

被突然的噪音吓了一跳，他惊讶地抓住了自己的胸口。

handcuff [名词]

手铐

Ex: He felt the cold metal of the handcuffs tighten around his wrists as he was led to the police car .

当他被带往警车时，他感觉到手铐的冰冷金属紧紧地箍在他的手腕上。

to dismiss [动词]

忽视

Ex: It 's important not to dismiss the concerns of others without proper consideration .

重要的是不要在没有适当考虑的情况下驳回他人的担忧。

to withstand [动词]

承受

Ex: The athlete trained rigorously to withstand the physical demands of the competition .

运动员严格训练以承受比赛的身体要求。

acute [形容词]

急性的

Ex: Mary experienced acute food poisoning after eating contaminated seafood , leading to severe vomiting and diarrhea .

玛丽在吃了受污染的海鲜后经历了急性食物中毒，导致严重的呕吐和腹泻。

to collapse [动词]

昏倒

Ex: The marathon runner collapsed at the finish line after pushing through extreme fatigue .

马拉松选手在克服极度疲劳后在终点线昏倒了。

inauspicious [形容词]

不利的

Ex: Her late arrival was seen as an inauspicious sign for the important meeting .

她的迟到被视为重要会议的一个不祥之兆。

thoughtful [形容词]

体贴的

Ex: His thoughtful gestures brighten the day of those around him , showing that he genuinely cares .

他体贴的举动照亮了周围人的一天，表明他真的关心。

eccentric [形容词]

古怪的

Ex: The artist was known for his eccentric approach to painting .

这位艺术家以其古怪的绘画方法而闻名。

uncanny [形容词]

不可思议的

Ex: The uncanny coincidence of running into her childhood friend in a foreign country left her speechless .

在异国他乡偶遇她儿时的朋友的不可思议的巧合让她无言以对。

deduction [名词]

演绎

Ex: Using deduction , she figured out the answer to the puzzle .

使用演绎，她解开了谜题的答案。

skeptical [形容词]

怀疑的

Ex: The detective adopted a skeptical stance toward the witness 's improbable story .

侦探对证人不太可能的故事采取了怀疑的态度。

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