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书籍 Headway - 高级 - 单元4

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lost cause
[名词]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

无望的事业, 绝望的案例

无望的事业, 绝望的案例

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as a lost cause by the new homeowners .被忽视的花园被新业主视为 **无望的事业**。
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the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
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gray area
[名词]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

灰色地带, 模糊地带

灰色地带, 模糊地带

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .数字时代隐私的界限常常存在于**灰色地带**,引发了关于个人数据和监控的重要问题。
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to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The new rules aim level the playing field between small and large companies .
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a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

滑坡, 危险的下坡路

滑坡, 危险的下坡路

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set a slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .同意一个不公平的要求可能会为更多不合理的要求设定一个**滑坡**。
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wake-up call
[名词]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

叫醒电话, 唤醒服务

叫醒电话, 唤醒服务

Ex: They asked for a wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .他们要求提供**叫醒电话**,以便为他们的早晨远足做好充分准备。
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a fine line
[短语]

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

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
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itchy feet
[名词]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

脚痒, 强烈的旅行欲望

脚痒, 强烈的旅行欲望

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .尽管她有一个舒适的家,但她的**旅行欲望**驱使她去欧洲进行背包冒险。
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long shot
[名词]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

绝望的尝试, 黑暗中的一击

绝望的尝试, 黑暗中的一击

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .在拥挤的机场航站楼向著名演员索要签名是一个**长镜头**,但他同意了,这让粉丝非常高兴。
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raw deal
[名词]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

不公平的待遇, 不公正的交易

不公平的待遇, 不公正的交易

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .当福利突然被削减时,员工们觉得他们受到了**不公平的待遇**。
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sore point
[名词]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

痛处, 棘手的问题

痛处, 棘手的问题

Ex: The broken air conditioning was a sore point during their summer vacation .坏掉的空调是他们暑假期间的一个**痛点**。
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the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

一厢情愿, 幻想

一厢情愿, 幻想

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was just wishful thinking.希望一天内完成这个项目只是**一厢情愿**。
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something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

必然的结论, 预料中的结果

必然的结论, 预料中的结果

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was a foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .甚至在会议开始之前,每个人都知道这个决定是一个**必然的结论**。
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last resort
[名词]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

最后手段, 最终选择

最后手段, 最终选择

Ex: She considered moving back home as her last resort .她认为搬回家是她的**最后手段**。
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used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
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saving grace
[名词]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

救赎的品质, 挽救因素

救赎的品质, 挽救因素

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was its saving grace.尽管体积小,汽车的燃油效率是其**救赎恩典**。
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something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

混合的祝福, 双刃剑

混合的祝福, 双刃剑

Ex: For some , social media is a mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .对一些人来说,社交媒体是一把**双刃剑**,既连接了人们,又传播了错误信息。
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cold feet
[名词]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

恐惧, 恐慌

恐惧, 恐慌

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .运动员在冠军赛前经历了**冷脚**,感到被压力和期望压垮。
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hooked
[形容词]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

上瘾, 热衷

上瘾, 热衷

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.一旦她开始每天早上慢跑,她就对这个习惯**上瘾**了。
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outcry
[名词]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

呐喊, 抗议

呐喊, 抗议

Ex: Social media amplified the outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .社交媒体放大了对工人不公平待遇的**抗议声**。
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spiritualism
[名词]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

招魂术, 唯灵论

招魂术, 唯灵论

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .**招魂术**在19世纪变得流行,当时人们试图与死者联系。
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hoax
[名词]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

骗局, 恶作剧

骗局, 恶作剧

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.博物馆展出了一件据称是古代的文物,后来被揭露为一场**骗局**。
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bedridden
[形容词]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

卧床不起的, 卧病在床的

卧床不起的, 卧病在床的

Ex: The elderly man became bedridden due to severe arthritis .那位老人因严重的关节炎而**卧床不起**。
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to clutch
[动词]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

抓住, 紧握

抓住, 紧握

Ex: The detective instinctively clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .侦探听到意外声音时本能地**抓住**了手电筒。
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handcuff
[名词]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

手铐, 镣铐

手铐, 镣铐

Ex: She heard the distinct sound of handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .当警察控制住嫌疑人时,她听到了**手铐**咔哒一声锁上的清晰声音。
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to dismiss
[动词]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

忽视, 驳回

忽视, 驳回

Ex: Last week , the manager dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .上周,经理**驳回**了一项不符合公司目标的提案。
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to withstand
[动词]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

承受, 抵抗

承受, 抵抗

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather .户外家具中使用的面料旨在**承受**恶劣天气的暴露。
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acute
[形容词]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

急性的, 严重的

急性的, 严重的

Ex: Emily was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .艾米莉在经历突然咳嗽、胸痛和呼吸困难后被诊断为**急性**支气管炎。
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to collapse
[动词]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

昏倒, 倒下

昏倒, 倒下

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home .流感使她虚弱到在家**昏倒**后不得不住院。
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inauspicious
[形容词]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

不利的, 不吉的

不利的, 不吉的

Ex: The team ’s inauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .球队在第一场比赛中的**不祥**失利为锦标赛定下了消极的基调。
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thoughtful
[形容词]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

体贴的, 周到的

体贴的, 周到的

Ex: The thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .**体贴的**同事在充满挑战的时期提供鼓励和支持的话语。
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eccentric
[形容词]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

古怪的, 独特的

古怪的, 独特的

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .这位**古怪的**教授经常在公园里上课。
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uncanny
[形容词]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

不可思议的, 超自然的

不可思议的, 超自然的

Ex: He had an uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .他有一种**不可思议**的方式能准确知道别人在想什么。
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deduction
[名词]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

演绎, 演绎推理

演绎, 演绎推理

Ex: From the general rule , she made a clear deduction about what to do next .从一般规则出发,她对下一步该做什么做出了明确的**推论**。
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skeptical
[形容词]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

怀疑的, 持怀疑态度的

怀疑的, 持怀疑态度的

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .这位记者保持了一种**怀疑的**视角,在发表有争议的故事之前,批判性地审查了消息来源。
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