书籍 Insight - 中高级 - 词汇洞察 7

在这里，您会找到《Insight Upper-Intermediate》教材中Vocabulary Insight 7的单词，如"brush off"、"adolescent"、"self-reliant"等。

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would

[动词]

used to make an offer or request in a polite manner

要, 想要

Ex: I would be happy to assist you with your project if you need any support .如果您需要任何支持，我很**乐意**协助您完成项目。

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to brush off

[动词]

to casually ignore something or someone

忽视, 轻描淡写地处理

Ex: The team decided to brush the minor setbacks off and continue with their project.团队决定**忽略**这些小挫折，继续他们的项目。

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to call off

[动词]

to cancel what has been planned

取消, 中止

Ex: The manager had to call the meeting off due to an emergency.经理因为紧急情况不得不**取消**会议。

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to cut off

[动词]

to use a sharp object like scissors or a knife on something to remove a piece from its edge or ends

切断, 剪断

Ex: In order to fit the shelf into the corner, he had to cut off a small portion from one side.为了将架子放入角落，他不得不从一侧**切掉**一小部分。

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to ease off

[动词]

to become less severe, intense, or harsh

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 fight off

[动词]

to resist or overcome a temptation, impulse, attack, etc.

击退, 抵抗

Ex: Students need to learn how to fight off distractions while studying for exams .学生需要学习如何在备考时**抵御**分心。

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to make off

[动词]

to leave quickly, often in order to escape or avoid someone or something

逃跑, 溜走

Ex: He tried to make off with the documents but was caught at the door .他试图带着文件**溜走**，但在门口被抓住了。

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to warn off

[动词]

‌to try to talk someone out of something or to advise against it

劝阻, 警告

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dependent

[形容词]

unable to survive, succeed, or stay healthy without someone or something

依赖的, 依靠的

Ex: Some animals are highly dependent on their environment for survival.有些动物为了生存高度**依赖**它们的环境。

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long in the tooth

[短语]

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm .

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self-reliant

[形容词]

able to take care of oneself without needing help from others

自立的, 独立的

Ex: The self-reliant entrepreneur built her business from the ground up , relying on her own skills and determination to succeed .**自力更生**的企业家白手起家，依靠自己的技能和决心取得成功。

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elderly

[形容词]

advanced in age

年长的, 上了年纪的

Ex: The elderly gentleman greeted everyone with a warm smile and a twinkle in his eye .这位**年长的**绅士以温暖的微笑和眼中的光芒向大家打招呼。

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supportive

[形容词]

giving encouragement or providing help

支持的, 鼓励的

Ex: The therapy dog provided supportive companionship to patients in the hospital , offering comfort and emotional support .治疗犬为医院里的病人提供了**支持性**的陪伴，提供了舒适和情感支持。

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dynamic

[形容词]

having a lot of energy

充满活力的, 动态的

Ex: The dynamic atmosphere at the concert energized the crowd , creating an unforgettable experience .音乐会上的**动态**气氛让观众充满活力，创造了难忘的体验。

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foolish

[形容词]

displaying poor judgment or a lack of caution

愚蠢的, 轻率的

Ex: The foolish choice to walk alone at night put him in danger .夜间独自行走的**愚蠢**选择使他陷入危险。

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wise

[形容词]

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

明智的, 睿智的

Ex: Heeding the warnings of wise elders can help avoid potential pitfalls and regrets in life .留意**智慧**长者的警告可以帮助避免生活中的潜在陷阱和遗憾。

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independent

[形容词]

able to do things as one wants without needing help from others

独立的

Ex: The independent thinker challenges conventional wisdom and forges her own path in life .**独立**的思想者挑战传统智慧，并在生活中开辟自己的道路。

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set in one's ways

[短语]

to refuse to change one's opinions, behaviors, habits, etc.

Ex: Despite the feedback from colleagues , he set in his ways and refuses to consider alternative viewpoints .

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adolescent

[名词]

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

青少年, 年轻人

Ex: Adolescents often experience strong emotions as they grow .**青少年**在成长过程中经常会经历强烈的情感。

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childish

[形容词]

behaving in a way that is immature or typical of a child

幼稚的, 孩子气的

Ex: The childish prank of hiding someone 's belongings may seem harmless , but it can cause frustration and inconvenience .藏匿他人物品的**幼稚**恶作剧看似无害，但可能会引起沮丧和不便。

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juvenile

[名词]

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

少年, 年轻人

Ex: The judge sentenced the juvenile to community service as part of their probation .法官判处**少年**作为其缓刑的一部分进行社区服务。

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experienced

[形容词]

possessing enough skill or knowledge in a certain field or job

有经验的

Ex: The experienced traveler knows how to navigate foreign countries and cultures with ease .**经验丰富的**旅行者知道如何轻松地在外国和文化中导航。