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书籍 Insight - 中高级 - 单元2 - 2A

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remote
[形容词]

far away in space or distant in position

遥远的, 偏远的

遥远的, 偏远的

Ex: The remote farmhouse was surrounded by vast fields of crops .**偏远的**农舍被广阔的庄稼地包围着。
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walrus
[名词]

a large marine mammal like a seal with two large tusks that lives in Arctic regions

海象, 海象属

海象, 海象属

Ex: The thick blubber of a walrus helps it survive in cold waters .**海象**厚厚的脂肪帮助它在寒冷的水域中生存。
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subsistence
[名词]

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

生存, 生计

生存, 生计

Ex: The family struggled to maintain subsistence on their small farm .这家人努力在他们的**小农场**上维持生计。
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stifling
[形容词]

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

闷热的, 令人窒息的

闷热的, 令人窒息的

Ex: Fans could not relieve the stifling humidity.风扇无法缓解**闷热**的潮湿。
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profound
[形容词]

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

深刻的, 深奥的

深刻的, 深奥的

Ex: His profound understanding of classical literature enriched his interpretations of contemporary works .他对古典文学的**深刻**理解丰富了他对当代作品的诠释。
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to endanger
[动词]

to expose someone or something to potential harm or risk

危及, 使处于危险中

危及, 使处于危险中

Ex: Using outdated equipment can endanger the efficiency and safety of the operation .使用过时的设备可能会**危及**操作的效率和安全性。
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harsh
[形容词]

cruel and unkind toward others

严厉的, 残酷的

严厉的, 残酷的

Ex: The harsh manner in which she addressed her employees created a toxic work environment .她对待员工的**严厉**方式造成了有毒的工作环境。
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inevitably
[副词]

in a way that cannot be stopped or avoided, and certainly happens

不可避免地

不可避免地

Ex: As the population grows , urban areas inevitably expand to accommodate the increasing demand for housing .随着人口的增长,城市地区**不可避免地**扩大以容纳日益增长的住房需求。
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the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

责任, 义务

责任, 义务

Ex: Parents have the responsibility of providing a safe and nurturing environment for their children .父母有**责任**为他们的孩子提供一个安全和养育的环境。
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benefit
[名词]

an advantage or a helpful effect that is the result of a situation

好处, 益处

好处, 益处

Ex: The study highlighted the environmental benefits of using renewable energy sources .该研究强调了使用可再生能源的环境**效益**。
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handful
[名词]

an amount that fits in a hand

一把, 一捧

一把, 一捧

Ex: He scooped up a handful of popcorn while watching the movie .他看电影时舀了一**把**爆米花。
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to demand
[动词]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

要求, 索取

要求, 索取

Ex: The union members are planning to demand changes in the company 's policies during the upcoming meeting with management .工会成员计划在即将与管理层举行的会议上要求改变公司的政策。
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relevance
[名词]

the quality of being related or useful to the current situation or topic

相关性

相关性

Ex: The article 's relevance made it a key source for the study .文章的**相关性**使其成为研究的关键来源。
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to grasp
[动词]

to take and tightly hold something

抓住, 紧握

抓住, 紧握

Ex: The athlete 's fingers expertly grasped the bar during the high jump .在跳高过程中,运动员的手指熟练地**抓住**了横杆。
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to respect
[动词]

to admire someone because of their achievements, qualities, etc.

尊重, 钦佩

尊重, 钦佩

Ex: He respects his coach for his leadership and guidance on and off the field .他**尊重**他的教练在场上和场下的领导与指导。
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knowledge
[名词]

an understanding of or information about a subject after studying and experiencing it

知识,  学问

知识, 学问

Ex: Access to the internet allows us to acquire knowledge on a wide range of topics with just a few clicks .访问互联网使我们只需点击几下就可以获得广泛主题的**知识**。
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sense
[名词]

any of the five natural abilities of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste

感觉, 知觉

感觉, 知觉

Ex: Taste is the sense that allows us to experience flavors and enjoy food .**感官**是让我们体验味道并享受食物的能力。
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natural
[形容词]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

自然的, 天然的

自然的, 天然的

Ex: He preferred using natural fabrics like cotton and linen for his clothing .他更喜欢用棉和亚麻等**天然**面料做衣服。
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outer space
[名词]

the space outside the earth's atmosphere

外太空, 宇宙空间

外太空, 宇宙空间

Ex: Astronomers study outer space to understand the origins and structure of the universe , including the formation of stars , planets , and galaxies .天文学家研究**外层空间**以了解宇宙的起源和结构,包括恒星、行星和星系的形成。
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bay
[名词]

an area of land that is curved and partly encloses a part of the sea

海湾, 湾

海湾, 湾

Ex: Tourists enjoy kayaking and sailing in the calm waters of the bay.游客们喜欢在海湾平静的水域中划皮划艇和帆船。
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estuary
[名词]

the part of a river that is wide and where it meets the sea

河口, 江口

河口, 江口

Ex: Environmentalists work to protect estuaries from pollution and habitat destruction .环保人士致力于保护**河口**免受污染和栖息地破坏。
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glacier
[名词]

a large mass of ice that forms over long periods of time, especially in polar regions or high mountains

冰川, 永久冰

冰川, 永久冰

Ex: The farm uses renewable energy to power its operations.农场使用可再生能源为其运营提供动力。
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grassland
[名词]

a large, open, and grass-covered area

草原, 牧场

草原, 牧场

Ex: The grassland is home to antelopes and zebras .**草原**是羚羊和斑马的家园。
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ice floe
[名词]

a large piece of floating ice that has broken off from an ice sheet and is floating on the water

浮冰, 冰原

浮冰, 冰原

Ex: In winter, the river's surface is often covered in small floes, creating a picturesque scene.冬天,河面上常常覆盖着小块的**浮冰**,形成一幅如画的景象。
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stream
[名词]

a small and narrow river that runs on or under the earth

小溪, 溪流

小溪, 溪流

Ex: A small stream flows behind their house .一条小**溪**在他们房子后面流淌。
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a group of mountains or hills in a line

山脉, 山岭

山脉, 山岭

Ex: Many animals live in the dense forests of the mountain range.许多动物生活在**山脉**的茂密森林中。
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peninsula
[名词]

a large body of land that is partially surrounded by water but is attached to a larger area of land

半岛, 几乎岛

半岛, 几乎岛

Ex: The Arabian Peninsula is a vast desert region rich in oil and cultural history, bordered by several bodies of water, including the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf.阿拉伯半岛是一个广阔的沙漠地区,富含石油和文化历史,濒临多个水域,包括红海和波斯湾。
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plain
[名词]

a vast area of flat land

平原, 平地

平原, 平地

Ex: During their expedition , the explorers crossed a vast plain that seemed to go on forever .在他们的探险过程中,探险者们穿过了一片似乎永远延伸的广阔**平原**。
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pond
[名词]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

池塘, 水池

池塘, 水池

Ex: In winter , the pond froze over , allowing people to enjoy ice skating and other activities on its surface .冬天,**池塘**结冰了,人们可以在其表面上享受滑冰和其他活动。
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swamp
[名词]

an area of land that is covered with water or is always very wet

沼泽, 湿地

沼泽, 湿地

Ex: Local folklore often tells tales of mysterious creatures lurking in the depths of the swamp, adding to its allure and mystery .当地民间传说常常讲述潜伏在**沼泽**深处的神秘生物的故事,为其增添了魅力和神秘感。
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tundra
[名词]

the expansive flat Arctic regions, of North America, Asia, and Europe, in which no trees grow and the soil is always frozen

苔原, 冻原

苔原, 冻原

Ex: Climate change poses a threat to tundra regions worldwide, affecting wildlife habitats and contributing to permafrost thawing.气候变化对全世界的**苔原**地区构成威胁,影响野生动物栖息地并导致永久冻土融化。
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asteroid
[名词]

any of the rocky bodies orbiting the sun, ranging greatly in diameter, also found in large numbers between Jupiter and Mars

小行星, 岩石天体

小行星, 岩石天体

Ex: Some asteroids contain valuable minerals and resources that could be mined in the future .一些**小行星**含有未来可开采的有价值矿物和资源。
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a specific group of stars that form a pattern and have a name related to their shape

星座, 星群

星座, 星群

Ex: The constellation Cassiopeia forms a distinct " W " shape in the northern sky .**星座**仙后座在北部天空中形成一个明显的"W"形状。
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galaxy
[名词]

a large number of star systems bound together by gravitational force

星系

星系

Ex: Observations of distant galaxies help astronomers understand the early universe and the processes that led to the formation of galaxies.对遥远**星系**的观察帮助天文学家了解早期宇宙以及导致星系形成的过程。
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meteorite
[名词]

a piece of rock or metal from space that has hit the surface of the earth

陨石, 流星体

陨石, 流星体

Ex: The study of meteorites helps researchers understand the potential hazards of asteroids and comets .对**陨石**的研究有助于研究人员了解小行星和彗星的潜在危险。
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moon
[名词]

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

月亮, 地球的天然卫星

月亮, 地球的天然卫星

Ex: The moon looked so close , as if we could reach out and touch it .**月亮**看起来如此之近,仿佛我们可以伸手触摸它。
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planet
[名词]

a huge round object that moves in an orbit, around the sun, or any other star

行星, 天体

行星, 天体

Ex: Saturn 's rings make it one of the most visually striking planets in our solar system .土星的光环使它成为我们太阳系中最引人注目的**行星**之一。
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solar system
[名词]

the sun and the group of planets orbiting around it, including the earth

太阳系, 太阳系

太阳系, 太阳系

Ex: Scientists believe the solar system formed over 4.5 billion years ago .科学家认为**太阳系**形成于45亿多年前。
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star
[名词]

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

星星, 天体

星星, 天体

Ex: We used a telescope to observe distant stars and galaxies .我们使用望远镜观察遥远的**星星**和星系。
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sun
[名词]

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

太阳, 白昼之星

太阳, 白昼之星

Ex: The sunflower turned its face towards the sun.向日葵把它的脸转向了**太阳**。
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universe
[名词]

all that exists in the physical world, such as space, planets, galaxies, etc.

宇宙

宇宙

Ex: Philosophers and physicists ponder the ultimate fate and origin of the universe.哲学家和物理学家思考**宇宙**的终极命运和起源。
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