书籍 Insight - 中高级 - 词汇洞察 2

在这里，您会找到《Insight Upper-Intermediate》教材中Vocabulary Insight 2的单词，如“神圣的”、“早于”、“城市化的”等。

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sacred

[形容词]

connected with God or a god, and considered holy or deeply respected in religious contexts

神圣的, 圣洁的

Ex: The sacred symbols adorning the shrine hold spiritual significance for believers .装饰神殿的**神圣**符号对信徒具有精神意义。

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considerable

[形容词]

large in quantity, extent, or degree

相当大的, 大量的

Ex: She accumulated a considerable amount of vacation time over the years .多年来，她积累了**相当多的**休假时间。

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attachment

[名词]

a part or accessory that does a particular task when it is connected to something

附件, 配件

Ex: The printer 's attachment allows users to print directly from their smartphones and tablets .打印机的**附件**允许用户直接从他们的智能手机和平板电脑打印。

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Australian

[形容词]

belonging or relating to Australia or its people

澳大利亚的

Ex: The Australian government is based in Canberra .**澳大利亚**政府位于堪培拉。

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valuable

[形容词]

worth a large amount of money

贵重的, 价值高的

Ex: The valuable manuscript contains handwritten notes by a famous author .这份**珍贵**的手稿包含了一位著名作者的手写笔记。

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to predate

[动词]

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

早于, 存在于之前

Ex: Early forms of currency predate modern monetary systems.早期的货币形式**早于**现代货币体系。

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navigable

[形容词]

(of a sea or other area of water) deep or wide enough for ships or boats to travel through

可航行的, 船只可通行的

Ex: The port connects to several navigable waterways .港口连接着几条**可通航的**水道。

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reversible

[形容词]

having the ability to be undone or corrected

可逆的, 可撤销的

Ex: The reversible transformation of the fabric allowed for experimentation with different styles of clothing .织物的**可逆**转变允许尝试不同风格的服装。

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educational

[形容词]

intended to provide knowledge or facilitate learning

教育的, 教育性的

Ex: Online educational platforms offer courses on a wide range of subjects , from photography to computer programming .在线**教育**平台提供从摄影到计算机编程等各种科目的课程。

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traditional

[形容词]

belonging to or following the methods or thoughts that are old as opposed to new or different ones

传统的, 经典的

Ex: The company ’s traditional dress code requires formal attire , while other workplaces are adopting casual policies .公司的**传统**着装要求需要正装，而其他工作场所正在采用休闲政策。

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inhabited

[形容词]

(of a place) having people or animals living in a place

有人居住的, 住人的

Ex: Few inhabited areas remain untouched by modern technology .很少有**有人居住的**地区未被现代技术触及。

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to renovate

[动词]

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

翻新, 装修

Ex: The hotel management chose to renovate the lobby , giving it a modern and welcoming atmosphere .酒店管理层选择**翻新**大堂，赋予其现代而温馨的氛围。

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successful

[形容词]

getting the results you hoped for or wanted

成功的, 有成就的

Ex: She is a successful author with many best-selling books .她是一位**成功的**作家，拥有许多畅销书。

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wasteful

[形容词]

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

浪费的, 挥霍的

Ex: The wasteful use of paper in the office prompted a switch to digital documentation to save resources .办公室中**浪费**纸张的使用促使转向数字文档以节省资源。

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puppyish

[形容词]

showing playful or enthusiastic behavior typical of a young dog

小狗般的, 像小狗一样活泼的

Ex: The actor brought a puppyish charm to the role .这位演员为角色带来了**小狗般的**魅力。

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English

[形容词]

belonging or relating to England, its people, or language

英语的

Ex: The English countryside is known for its rolling hills and charming villages .**英国**乡村以其起伏的山丘和迷人的村庄而闻名。

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worthless

[形容词]

having no meaningful value, impact, or utility

无价值的, 无用的

Ex: The old computer was outdated and worthless for modern tasks .那台旧电脑已经过时，对现代任务**毫无价值**。

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fearless

[形容词]

expressing no signs of fear in face of danger or difficulty

无畏的, 勇敢的

Ex: The fearless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save lives .**无畏的**消防员冲进燃烧的建筑物去拯救生命。

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urban

[形容词]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

城市的, 都市的

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities .**城市**政策改革旨在减少主要城市的交通拥堵。

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urbanized

[形容词]

developed into an urban area, with high population density and tall buildings

城市化的, 发展成城市地区的

Ex: The country ’s most urbanized city has millions of residents .该国**城市化**程度最高的城市有数百万居民。

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commercial

[形容词]

related to the purchasing and selling of different goods and services

商业的

Ex: The film was a commercial success despite mixed reviews .尽管评价褒贬不一，这部电影还是取得了**商业**上的成功。

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industrial

[形容词]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

工业的, 产业的

Ex: Industrial design focuses on creating products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing .**工业**设计专注于创造既实用又美观的产品。

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priority

[名词]

the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others

优先, 偏好

Ex: He was told to focus on his studies as a priority over extracurricular activities .他被告诉要把学习作为**优先事项**，而不是课外活动。

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social

[形容词]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

社会的

Ex: Economic factors can impact social mobility and access to opportunities within society .经济因素会影响**社会**流动性和社会内机会的获取。

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special

[形容词]

different or better than what is normal

特别, 特殊

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .这个**特殊**的场合需要与家人和朋友一起庆祝。

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benefit

[名词]

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

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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to demand

[动词]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

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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handful

[名词]

an amount that fits in a hand

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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relevance

[名词]

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

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 respect

[动词]

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

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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responsibility

[名词]

the obligation to perform a particular duty or task that is assigned to one

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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to collect

[动词]

to gather together things from different places or people

收集, 搜集

Ex: The farmer collected ripe apples from the orchard to sell at the farmer 's market .农民从果园**收集**了成熟的苹果，准备在农贸市场出售。

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rest

[名词]

a part of something that is left

剩余部分, 剩下的

Ex: The team completed most of the project , but the rest will have to be finished tomorrow .团队完成了项目的大部分，但**剩下的**必须明天完成。

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politics

[名词]

a set of ideas and activities involved in governing a country, state, or city

政治

Ex: The professor 's lecture on American politics covered the historical evolution of its political parties .教授关于美国**政治**的讲座涵盖了其政党的历史演变。

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to worry

[动词]

to feel upset and nervous because we think about bad things that might happen to us or our problems

担心, 忧虑

Ex: The constant rain made her worry about the outdoor wedding ceremony.连绵不断的雨让她对户外婚礼仪式感到**担心**。

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harsh

[形容词]

cruel and unkind toward others

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

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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profound

[形容词]

having or displaying a lot of knowledge or great understanding

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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remote

[形容词]

far away in space or distant in position

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。