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书籍 Insight - 中级 - 单元8 - 8D

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - 8D in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "boycott", "conflict", "discrimination", etc.

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the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

歧视, 隔离

歧视, 隔离

Ex: She spoke out against discrimination after witnessing unfair treatment of her colleagues .在目睹了同事受到不公平待遇后,她公开反对**歧视**。
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struggle
[名词]

a great effort to fight back or break free

斗争, 努力

斗争, 努力

Ex: The young bird 's struggle to fly for the first time was both inspiring and heartwarming .小鸟第一次尝试飞翔的**挣扎**既鼓舞人心又温暖人心。
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to boycott
[动词]

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a way to show disapproval or to try to bring about a change

抵制, 参与抵制

抵制, 参与抵制

Ex: The school boycotted the exam because of unfair grading policies .由于不公平的评分政策,学校**抵制**了考试。
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threat
[名词]

someone or something that is possible to cause danger, trouble, or harm

威胁, 危险

威胁, 危险

Ex: The snake ’s venomous bite is a real threat to humans if not treated promptly .如果不及时治疗,蛇的毒咬对人类是一个真正的**威胁**。
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a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

示威

示威

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .该政党组织了一次**示威**,以抗议政府中的腐败。
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march
[名词]

a formal, organized, and usually ceremonial procession of people, often military personnel, moving in a uniform and rhythmic way

游行, 行进

游行, 行进

Ex: The march ended in front of the government building .**游行**在政府大楼前结束。
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injustice
[名词]

a behavior or treatment that is unjust and unfair

不公正, 不公平

不公正, 不公平

Ex: He dedicated his life to fighting against social injustice and advocating for the rights of the oppressed .他毕生致力于与社会**不公**作斗争,并为被压迫者的权利而倡导。
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humiliated
[形容词]

experiencing the feeling of embarrassment, shame, or disrespect because of being mistreated or ridiculed

受辱的, 丢脸的

受辱的, 丢脸的

Ex: The student felt humiliated after his mistake was pointed out in front of the class.这名学生在全班面前被指出错误后感到**羞辱**。
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segregation
[名词]

the policy of separating a group of people from the rest based on racial, sexual, or religious grounds and discriminating against them

隔离

隔离

Ex: The festival showcases music, food, and art from various ethnicities around the world.这个节日展示了来自世界各地不同民族的音乐、食物和艺术。
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conflict
[名词]

a serious disagreement or argument, often involving opposing interests or ideas

冲突

冲突

Ex: The internal conflict within the organization affected its overall efficiency and morale.组织内部的**冲突**影响了其整体效率和士气。
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refusal
[名词]

the act of rejecting or saying no to something that has been offered or requested

拒绝, 否决

拒绝, 否决

Ex: He expressed his refusal with a firm " no . "他用一个坚定的“不”表达了他的**拒绝**。
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product
[名词]

something that is created or grown for sale

产品, 商品

产品, 商品

Ex: The tech startup launched its flagship product at the trade show last month .这家科技初创公司上个月在贸易展上推出了其旗舰**产品**。
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to protest
[动词]

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

抗议, 示威

抗议, 示威

Ex: The accused protested the charges against him , maintaining his innocence .被告**抗议**了对他的指控,坚称自己无罪。
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treatment
[名词]

an action that is done to relieve pain or cure a disease, wound, etc.

治疗

治疗

Ex: Timely treatment of acute illnesses can prevent complications and facilitate a quicker recovery process .及时**治疗**急性疾病可以预防并发症并促进更快的恢复过程。
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unfairness
[名词]

a situation or treatment that is not just or impartial and that puts someone at a disadvantage

不公

不公

Ex: He recognized the unfairness of the rule and spoke out .他认识到了规则的**不公正**并发表了意见。
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to step up
[动词]

to increase the size, amount, intensity, speed, etc. of something

增加, 加强

增加, 加强

Ex: The supervisor asked the employee to step up their productivity to meet targets .主管要求员工**提高**生产力以达到目标。
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to throw out
[动词]

to get rid of something that is no longer needed

扔掉, 丢弃

扔掉, 丢弃

Ex: You should throw out your toothbrush every three months .你应该每三个月**扔掉**你的牙刷。
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to back down
[动词]

to admit defeat and retreat from a position or claim when met with resistance or pressure

退让, 屈服

退让, 屈服

Ex: She did n't back down from her position even when confronted with criticism .即使面对批评,她也没有从自己的立场上**退缩**。
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to resist or defend oneself against an attack or challenge, often by taking action to counter the aggression or difficulty

反击, 自卫

反击, 自卫

Ex: Victims of bullying are encouraged to stand up and fight back against their tormentors .鼓励欺凌的受害者站起来**反击**他们的折磨者。
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to ease off
[动词]

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

减弱, 缓和

减弱, 缓和

Ex: The teacher noticed the students ' anxiety easing off as they gained confidence in the subject .老师注意到,随着学生们对这门学科的信心增强,他们的焦虑**减轻了**。
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to confront and deal with a difficult or unpleasant situation directly and courageously

面对, 正视

面对, 正视

Ex: As a responsible leader, it's crucial to face up to the challenges and make decisions for the betterment of the team.作为一个负责任的领导者,**面对**挑战并为团队的改善做出决定至关重要。
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to join in an event, activity, etc.

参加

参加

Ex: He consistently participates in charity events to support various causes .他始终**参与**慈善活动以支持各种事业。
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to engage in
[动词]

to participate in or become involved in a particular activity, conversation, etc.

参与, 从事

参与, 从事

Ex: Athletes often engage in rigorous training sessions to improve their performance .运动员经常**参加**严格的训练课程以提高他们的表现。
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