书籍 Insight - 中级 - 词汇洞察 10

Here you will find the words from Vocabulary Insight 10 in the Insight Intermediate coursebook, such as "pros and cons", "flowing", "sick and tired", etc.

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sick and tired

[短语]

annoyed or disgusted by someone or something one has been dealing with for a long time

Ex: We 're sick and tired of the never-ending construction noise outside our apartment ; it 's impossible to find a moment of peace .

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trial and error

[短语]

the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

Ex: The team improved the design by trial and error.

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fish and chips

[短语]

a dish of fried fish served with chips

Ex: He could n't resist the smell of freshly fish and chips from the food truck .

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bright and early

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at an hour of the morning that is really early

Ex: By next month , I aim to establish a habit of starting my bright and early every morning .

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peace and quiet

[短语]

a state or situation that is free from disturbance, noise, or any kind of interruption or disruption, typically characterized by calmness, serenity, and tranquility

Ex: I love having peace and quiet in the mornings before the world wakes up.

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pros and cons

[短语]

the positive and negative elements, arguments, outcomes, etc. of something

Ex: As part of the research process , the student outlined pros and cons of various methodologies , helping to determine the most suitable approach for the study .

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safe and sound

[短语]

not damaged or injured in any way

Ex: After a long journey , the children arrived at their grandparents ' safe and sound.

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word for word

[短语]

as it was originally spoken or written, without any changes or omissions

Ex: The teacher asked us to write the word for word in our notebooks .

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sooner or later

[短语]

eventually, particularly after a long delay or dispute

Ex: When it comes to achieving your dreams, sooner or later, hard work and determination pay off.

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more or less

[短语]

used to indicate a rough estimate without precise measurements or exact figures

Ex: The event will more or less $ 500 , depending on the final guest count .

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step by step

[副词]

(of a task or process) in a way that moves on to the next task or process after completing the previous one

一步一步地, 逐渐地

Ex: The road to recovery happens step by step, not all at once .恢复的道路是**一步一步**发生的，而不是一下子发生的。

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beauty

[名词]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

美丽, 美

Ex: The beauty of the historic architecture drew tourists from around the world .历史建筑的**美丽**吸引了来自世界各地的游客。

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dedication

[名词]

time and effort that a person persistently puts into something that they value, such as a job or goal

奉献, 专注

Ex: The success of the event was a result of the organizers ’ dedication.活动的成功是组织者**奉献**的结果。

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maturity

[名词]

the state and quality of being mentally and behaviorally rational and sensible

成熟, 理智

Ex: Mary 's artwork displayed a level of maturity beyond her years , drawing praise from critics and art enthusiasts alike .玛丽的艺术作品展现了一种超越她年龄的**成熟**水平，赢得了评论家和艺术爱好者的赞誉。

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style

[名词]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

风格, 方式

Ex: They debated which style of leadership would be most effective .他们讨论了哪种领导**风格**会最有效。

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success

[名词]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

成功, 成就

Ex: Success comes with patience and effort .**成功**伴随着耐心和努力而来。

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vision

[名词]

a mental image of what one wants or hopes to achieve in the future

愿景, 展望

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comical

[形容词]

causing laughter or amusement because of being funny or ridiculous

滑稽的, 可笑的

Ex: The comical dance routine performed by the children was the highlight of the talent show .孩子们表演的**滑稽**舞蹈套路是才艺表演的亮点。

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dramatic

[形容词]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

戏剧的, 剧场的

Ex: Her interest in dramatic literature led her to study theater .她对**戏剧**文学的兴趣使她学习了戏剧。

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flowing

[形容词]

smooth and continuous without interruption

流畅的, 连续的

Ex: The essay maintained a flowing structure from start to finish.这篇文章从头到尾保持了**流畅**的结构。

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lifelike

[形容词]

having the appearance or qualities that closely resemble or imitate real life

逼真的, 自然的

Ex: Her performance in the play was so lifelike that it left the audience deeply moved and fully immersed in the story .她在剧中的表现如此**逼真**，以至于让观众深受感动并完全沉浸在故事中。

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moving

[形容词]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

感人的, 动人的

Ex: The moving performance by the orchestra captured the essence of the composer's emotions perfectly.乐团的**动人**表演完美捕捉了作曲家情感的精髓。

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original

[形容词]

existing at the start of a specific period or process

原始的, 最初的

Ex: They restored the house to its original state .他们将房子恢复到了**原始**状态。

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romantic

[形容词]

related to a cultural and artistic movement characterized by an emphasis on emotion, individualism, and appreciation of nature

浪漫的

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cutting-edge

[形容词]

having the latest and most advanced features or design

尖端的, 创新的

Ex: The cutting-edge laboratory equipment enables scientists to conduct groundbreaking experiments and analyze data with unparalleled accuracy .**尖端**实验室设备使科学家能够进行开创性实验并以无与伦比的准确性分析数据。

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family-oriented

[形容词]

focused on family values, activities, or relationships

以家庭为导向的, 注重家庭的

Ex: The festival is known for its family-oriented atmosphere .这个节日以其**以家庭为导向**的氛围而闻名。

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little-known

[形容词]

not widely or generally recognized

鲜为人知的, 不为人知的

Ex: The movie was based on a little-known true story .这部电影是根据一个**鲜为人知**的真实故事改编的。

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open-air

[形容词]

(of an area or space) situated outside and is not covered or enclosed in any way

露天的, 户外的

Ex: The open-air theater allowed the audience to enjoy the performance under the stars .**露天**剧场让观众能够在星空下享受表演。

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world-famous

[形容词]

widely known and recognized around the world

世界著名的, 举世闻名的

Ex: The world-famous scientist 's discoveries revolutionized the field of medicine .这位**世界著名**的科学家的发现彻底改变了医学领域。

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black-and-white

[形容词]

(of a motion picture, photograph, etc.) showing only black, white, and gray colors

黑白

Ex: The artist 's black-and-white sketches conveyed a sense of drama and simplicity .

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书籍 Insight - 中级 - 词汇洞察 10