书籍 Insight - 中高级 - 词汇洞察 1

在这里，您会找到《Insight Upper-Intermediate》教材中Vocabulary Insight 1的单词，例如"brat"、"turn down"、"incremental"等。

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to turn down

[动词]

to decline an invitation, request, or offer

拒绝, 回绝

Ex: The city council turned down the rezoning proposal , respecting community concerns .市议会**拒绝**了重新分区的提议，尊重社区的担忧。

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to kidnap

[动词]

to take someone away and hold them in captivity, typically to demand something for their release

绑架, 劫持

Ex: She was terrified when she realized that they intended to kidnap her .当她意识到他们打算**绑架**她时，她吓坏了。

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prison

[名词]

a building where people who did something illegal, such as stealing, murder, etc., are kept as a punishment

监狱, 牢房

Ex: She wrote letters to her family from prison, expressing her love and longing for them .她从**监狱**给家人写信，表达了对他们的爱和思念。

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infant

[名词]

a very young child, typically from birth to around one year old

婴儿, 宝宝

Ex: Infant mortality rates have decreased significantly over the years due to advancements in medical technology and prenatal care.由于医疗技术和产前护理的进步，**婴儿**死亡率多年来显著下降。

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brat

[名词]

a child who behaves badly and is often rude or spoiled

顽童, 被宠坏的孩子

Ex: The movie theater was disrupted by a brat who talked loudly throughout the film .电影院被一个在整部电影中大声说话的**小鬼**打扰了。

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conundrum

[名词]

a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer

谜题, 难题

Ex: She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers .当她在两个同样有吸引力的工作机会之间做出选择时，她发现自己陷入了一个**困境**。

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optimism

[名词]

a temporary or situation-based sense of confidence that a specific outcome will be positive

乐观

Ex: The doctor ’s reassurance gave her optimism about her recovery .医生的保证让她对自己的康复充满了**乐观**。

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compassion

[名词]

great sympathy for a person or animal that is suffering

同情, 怜悯

Ex: His compassion for the homeless inspired him to start a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter and resources .他对无家可归者的**同情心**激励他创办了一个致力于提供住所和资源的非营利组织。

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tolerance

[名词]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

宽容

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .这个节日庆祝文化**宽容**，展示了来自不同民族的传统。

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single-mindedness

[名词]

the quality of being focused on one aim or purpose and being determined to achieve it

一心一意, 坚定不移

Ex: Single-mindedness can lead to both success and isolation .**一心一意**可以导致成功和孤立。

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perseverance

[名词]

the quality of persistently trying in spite of difficulties

毅力

Ex: Building a successful business requires not only vision but also perseverance through tough times .建立一个成功的企业不仅需要远见，还需要在困难时期的**毅力**。

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perfectionism

[名词]

a tendency to set extremely high standards for oneself and others and not accept anything that is less than perfect

完美主义, 完美主义

Ex: Perfectionism often prevents people from finishing tasks .**完美主义**常常阻碍人们完成任务。

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ingenuity

[名词]

the ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions to problems or challenges

独创性, 创造力

Ex: He admired the ingenuity behind ancient architecture .他钦佩古代建筑背后的**独创性**。

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commitment

[名词]

the state of being dedicated to someone or something

承诺, 奉献

Ex: Volunteering at the shelter every weekend showed her deep commitment to helping those in need .每个周末在收容所做志愿者显示了她帮助那些需要帮助的人的深刻**承诺**。

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attentive

[形容词]

giving much attention to something or someone with interest

专心的, 留心的

Ex: His attentive gaze never wavered from the speaker , absorbing every word .他**专注**的目光从未从演讲者身上移开，吸收着每一个字。

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gradual

[形容词]

occurring slowly and step-by-step over a long period of time

逐渐的, 逐步的

Ex: The decline in biodiversity in the region has been gradual, but its effects are becoming increasingly evident .该地区生物多样性的下降是**逐渐的**，但其影响正变得越来越明显。

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haggard

[形容词]

looking extremely tired, often due to stress, illness, or lack of sleep

憔悴的, 疲惫的

Ex: The soldiers returned from battle looking haggard and drained .士兵们从战场上回来，看起来**憔悴**不堪。

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incremental

[形容词]

changing or progressing in small, steady steps rather than in sudden leaps or bounds

渐进的, 递增的

Ex: The artist refined their technique through incremental experimentation with different mediums .艺术家通过对不同媒介的**渐进式**实验完善了他们的技术。

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interim

[形容词]

intended to last only until something permanent is presented

临时的, 过渡的

Ex: The council implemented interim measures to address the crisis until a full plan was developed .理事会实施了**临时**措施以应对危机，直到制定出完整的计划。

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striking

[形容词]

exceptionally eye-catching or beautiful

引人注目的, 惊人的

Ex: He had a striking look with his tall frame and distinctive tattoos , making him unforgettable .他高大的身材和独特的纹身让他看起来**引人注目**，令人难忘。

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man of one's word

[短语]

a person who prefers to do things instead of just thinking or talking about them

Ex: When it comes to friendships, Mark is a man of his word.If he says he'll be there for you, he will support you through thick and thin.

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guerrilla

[名词]

a person who participates in irregular fighting as a member of an unofficial military group

游击队员, 游击队

Ex: The documentary explored the motivations and challenges faced by modern-day guerrilla fighters in conflict zones .这部纪录片探讨了冲突地区现代**游击**战士的动机和面临的挑战。

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