书籍 Solutions - 高级 - 单元2 - 2E

made by hand or with the use of hand tools, rather than by machine or mass production methods

wearing clothes that are stylish or expensive

capable of speaking and understanding the English language

calm and not easily worried or annoyed

continuing indefinitely without stopping or reaching a conclusion

very determined in one's beliefs or decisions, often showing firmness of character and persistence in achieving what one wants

able to consider and accept a wide range of opinions and beliefs

characterized by multiple perspectives or qualities, showing complexity and diversity

excused from government charges or fees which are usually excluded from workers' income or added to the price of some products and services

free from the presence or use of lead

in or to all parts of the world

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places

happening or done at the last possible moment before a deadline or event

our purpose or desired result

a failure in the progress or effectiveness of a relationship or system

(of a spacecraft or aircraft) to leave the ground, particularly vertically

(of a person, movie, etc.) having been granted a prize because of having outstanding skill or quality

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

a severe and often sudden enforcement of law or regulations, typically to suppress or control specific activities, behaviors, or groups perceived as problematic or threatening

posing a significant risk to a person's life

(of a person) approximately between 45 to 65 years old, typically indicating a stage of life between young adulthood and old age

(of a machine, piece of equipment, etc.) easy to use or understand by ordinary people

a level of a building, usually above ground, where people live or work

widely known and recognized around the world

an initial action to start a basketball game by having players jump to gain possession of the ball

(of a person or their manner) having a kind, compassionate, and caring nature

the process of arriving at a location such as an airport, a hotel, etc., and reporting one's presence

a series of compound exercises that mostly involve stretching and are often performed in order to boost one's flexibility and athletic performance, as well as reducing the chances of injury before a workout session

(of food or drink) sold to someone for eating or drinking outside the place it is bought from

something that costs a lot more than its real value

any type of substance that one uses to add more color or definition to one's face in order to alter or enhance one's appearance