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书籍 Insight - 中级 - 单元8 - 8A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8A in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "worthwhile", "dead-end", "glamorous", etc.

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highly
[副词]

in a favorable or approving manner

高度, 非常

高度, 非常

Ex: The new policy has been highly welcomed by environmental groups .新政策受到了环保组织的**高度**欢迎。
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skilled
[形容词]

having the necessary experience or knowledge to perform well in a particular field

熟练的, 有技能的

熟练的, 有技能的

Ex: The skilled chef creates culinary masterpieces that delight the palate .**熟练的**厨师创造出令味蕾愉悦的烹饪杰作。
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to fly
[动词]

to move or travel through the air

飞

Ex: Look at the clouds ; planes must fly through them all the time .看看那些云;飞机必须一直**飞**过它们。
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repetitive
[形容词]

referring to something that involves repeating the same actions or elements multiple times, often leading to boredom or dissatisfaction

重复的, 单调的

重复的, 单调的

Ex: The exercise routine was effective , but its repetitive nature made it hard to stick to over time .锻炼计划很有效,但其**重复性**使得长期坚持变得困难。
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dead-end
[形容词]

providing no opportunities to improve, advance, or progress

死胡同的, 没有前途的

死胡同的, 没有前途的

Ex: The detective was frustrated after following another dead-end lead .侦探在跟踪另一个**死胡同**线索后感到沮丧。
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to vary
[动词]

to make changes to or modify something, making it slightly different

变化, 修改

变化, 修改

Ex: The musician varies the tempo and dynamics in his compositions , adding interest and emotion to the music .音乐家在他的作品中**变化**节奏和动态,为音乐增添了趣味和情感。
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stressful
[形容词]

causing mental or emotional strain or worry due to pressure or demands

有压力的, 令人担忧的

有压力的, 令人担忧的

Ex: The job interview was a stressful experience for him .那次工作面试对他来说是**压力山大**的经历。
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worthwhile
[形容词]

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or importance

值得的, 有价值的

值得的, 有价值的

Ex: The meeting was worthwhile, as it led to a valuable collaboration .这次会议**值得**,因为它促成了有价值的合作。
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challenging
[形容词]

difficult to accomplish, requiring skill or effort

具有挑战性的, 困难的

具有挑战性的, 困难的

Ex: Completing the obstacle course was challenging, pushing participants to their physical limits.完成障碍课程很有**挑战性**,将参与者推向了他们的体力极限。
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to have a certain amount of tasks or problems that need to be dealt with

Ex: He did n’t accept the invitation since he had too much on his plate.
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to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

Ex: The manager ensured progress getting the ball rolling early .
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to elevate one's foot in order to rest or relax

Ex: After a busy day at work, he likes to put his feet up with a cup of tea.
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to put someone in a difficult or challenging situation without providing any help or guidance

Ex: He thrived after being thrown in at the deep end with little experience.
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to show or teach someone how a particular job or task is done

Ex: The mentor taught him the ropes of public speaking.
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to demonstrate one's ability in surpassing obstacles and dealing with difficult situations

Ex: The doctor rose to the challenge and saved the patient’s life.
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bottom line
[名词]

the most important factor in an argument or a discussion that brings it to an end

关键点, 最重要的因素

关键点, 最重要的因素

Ex: I understand your concerns , but the bottom line is that this is the best course of action .我理解你的担忧,但**归根结底**这是最佳的行动方案。
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gender-neutral
[形容词]

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

性别中立, 适合所有性别身份

性别中立, 适合所有性别身份

Ex: The fashion industry is embracing gender-neutral clothing lines that cater to individuals who prefer styles that are not traditionally associated with a specific gender .时尚行业正在拥抱**性别中立**的服装系列,这些系列迎合了那些偏好不传统地与特定性别相关联的风格的个人。
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firefighter
[名词]

someone whose job is to put out fires and save people or animals from dangerous situations

消防员, 救火员

消防员, 救火员

Ex: The community honored the firefighters for their bravery and dedication during a wildfire .社区表彰了**消防员**在野火期间的勇敢和奉献精神。
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fireman
[名词]

a man who works for a fire department and puts out fires

消防员, 灭火员

消防员, 灭火员

Ex: A retired fireman shared his experiences with students .一位退休的**消防员**与学生分享了他的经历。
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head teacher
[名词]

the leader of a school, responsible for managing and guiding the school

校长, 学校领导

校长, 学校领导

Ex: The head teacher's innovative approach to education earned the school national recognition .**校长**对教育的创新方法为学校赢得了全国认可。
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headmaster
[名词]

a person, typically a man, who is in charge of a school

校长, 院长

校长, 院长

Ex: The headmaster implemented new policies to improve academic standards .**校长**实施了新政策以提高学术标准。
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someone whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

警察, 警官

警察, 警官

Ex: With a flashlight in hand , the police officer searched for clues at the crime scene .手拿手电筒,**警察**在犯罪现场寻找线索。
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policewoman
[名词]

a woman whose job is to protect people, catch criminals, and make sure that laws are obeyed

女警察, 警察女士

女警察, 警察女士

Ex: As a policewoman, she often works long hours but finds fulfillment in making a positive impact on society .作为一名**女警察**,她经常工作很长时间,但在对社会产生积极影响中找到满足感。
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postman
[名词]

a person, often a man, who is employed to deliver mail and packages to people's homes or other locations

邮递员, 邮件投递员

邮递员, 邮件投递员

Ex: After the rainstorm , the postman continued his rounds despite the wet conditions .暴雨过后,**邮递员**不顾潮湿的环境继续他的投递。
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someone whose job is to serve or help customers in a shop

店员, 售货员

店员, 售货员

Ex: The shop assistant offered to wrap the purchase as a complimentary service .**店员**提出免费包装购买的商品作为附加服务。
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salesman
[名词]

a person, often a man, whose job is to sell products or services to customers

销售员, 推销员

销售员, 推销员

Ex: Salesmen are often rewarded with bonuses based on their sales performance .**销售员**通常会根据他们的销售业绩获得奖金。
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spokesperson
[名词]

a person who speaks formally for an organization, government, etc.

发言人, 代表

发言人, 代表

Ex: The spokesperson denied any involvement of the company in the allegations .**发言人**否认公司对这些指控有任何参与。
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spokesman
[名词]

a person, often a man, who is appointed or elected to speak on behalf of a group or organization

发言人, 代表

发言人, 代表

Ex: The spokesman denied the rumors circulating about the company ’s future .**发言人**否认了关于公司未来的传言。
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athlete
[名词]

a person who is good at sports and physical exercise, and often competes in sports competitions

运动员, 体育选手

运动员, 体育选手

Ex: The young athlete aspired to represent her country in the Olympics .这位年轻的**运动员**渴望代表她的国家参加奥运会。
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sportswoman
[名词]

a woman who engages in sports or athletic activities

女运动员, 运动女性

女运动员, 运动女性

Ex: The sportswoman was celebrated for her dedication and hard work in training .这位**女运动员**因她在训练中的奉献和辛勤工作而受到表彰。
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a person who works on a plane to bring passengers meals and take care of them

空乘人员, 空中服务员

空乘人员, 空中服务员

Ex: She underwent extensive training to become a flight attendant, learning emergency procedures and customer service skills .她接受了广泛的培训以成为**空乘人员**,学习紧急程序和服务技能。
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stewardess
[名词]

a woman who works on an airplane, assisting passengers and ensuring their safety and comfort during the flight

空姐, 女乘务员

空姐, 女乘务员

Ex: She worked as a stewardess for over ten years before transitioning to a managerial role .在转型为管理角色之前,她做了十多年的**空姐**。
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actor
[名词]

someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

演员, 艺人

演员, 艺人

Ex: The talented actor effortlessly portrayed a wide range of characters , from a hero to a villain .这位有才华的**演员**毫不费力地塑造了从英雄到反派的各种角色。
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glamorous
[形容词]

stylish, attractive, and often associated with luxury or sophistication

迷人的, 优雅的

迷人的, 优雅的

Ex: His glamorous sports car turned heads as he drove through the city streets .当他驾车穿过城市街道时,他那**迷人的**跑车吸引了众人的目光。
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actress
[名词]

a woman whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series

女演员, 演员

女演员, 演员

Ex: The young actress received an award for her outstanding performance .这位年轻的女演员因其出色的表演而获奖。
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