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书籍 Insight - 中高级 - 8 - 8A 单元

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painful
[形容词]

causing physical pain in someone

Ex: painful shoulder prevented her from lifting anything heavy .
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agonizing
[形容词]

causing a lot of difficulty, pain, distress, or discomfort

折磨人的, 痛苦的

折磨人的, 痛苦的

Ex: The longagonizing hours of labor were finally over .
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impressive
[形容词]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

令人印象深刻的, 庄严的

令人印象深刻的, 庄严的

Ex: The team made impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game .
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awe-inspiring
[形容词]

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear, due to their impressive or majestic nature

令人敬畏的, 让人叹为观止的

令人敬畏的, 让人叹为观止的

Ex: He became silent , overwhelmed by awe-inspiring beauty of the night sky .
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upsetting
[形容词]

causing sadness, anger, or concern

令人不安的, 令人沮丧的

令人不安的, 令人沮丧的

Ex: The movie 's ending was upsetting.
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distressing
[形容词]

causing feelings of discomfort, sadness, or anxiety

令人不安的, 令人忧虑的

令人不安的, 令人忧虑的

Ex: The loud noises and chaotic environment in the city center were distressing for those seeking peace and quiet.
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destroyed
[形容词]

completely ruined or severely damaged beyond repair or use

破坏的, 毁灭的

破坏的, 毁灭的

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critical
[形容词]

noting or highlighting mistakes or imperfections

批评的, 批判的

批评的, 批判的

Ex: The article critical of the government 's handling of the crisis .
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outlawed
[形容词]

prohibited by law or made illegal

被禁止的, 非法的

被禁止的, 非法的

Ex: The possession of firearms without a permit is outlawed in this state .
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slaughter
[名词]

the killing of animals for food, often done on a large scale in industrial settings

屠宰, 屠杀

屠宰, 屠杀

Ex: He worked at a slaughterhouse for several years before changing careers.
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countless
[形容词]

so numerous that it cannot be easily counted or quantified

无数的, 数不胜数的

无数的, 数不胜数的

Ex: She has countless contributions to the community over the years .
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monstrous
[形容词]

exceptionally large in size

庞大, 巨大的

庞大, 巨大的

Ex: monstrous stadium could hold over 100,000 spectators , making it one of the largest in the world .
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wiped-out
[形容词]

completely destroyed or eliminated

彻底毁灭的, 完全消失的

彻底毁灭的, 完全消失的

Ex: wiped-out population struggled to recover after the epidemic .
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cold-blooded
[形容词]

showing no emotion or sympathy

冷血的, 无情的

冷血的, 无情的

Ex: cold-blooded attitude during the negotiation was both intimidating and effective .
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empathy
[名词]

the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person

同理心, 共情

同理心, 共情

Ex: In tough situationsempathy can help resolve conflicts peacefully .
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to find oneself in a better condition or situation

Ex: He felt he be better off saving money rather than spending it on unnecessary items .
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to base on
[动词]

to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.

以...为基础, 依据...

以...为基础, 依据...

Ex: They based their decision on the market research findings.
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to rise
[动词]

to move from a lower to a higher position

上升, 升起

上升, 升起

Ex: As the tide was rising, the boat started to float.
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result
[名词]

something that is caused by something else

结果, 成果

结果, 成果

Ex: The company 's restructuring efforts led to positive results.
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to depend on
[动词]

to be determined or affected by something else

依赖于, 取决于

依赖于, 取决于

Ex: The success of a healthy depends on a balanced diet , regular exercise , and sufficient sleep .
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ingredient
[名词]

a substance or material used in making a dish, product, or mixture

成分, 原料

成分, 原料

Ex: They bought all the ingredients from the market .
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to threaten
[动词]

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

威胁, 威逼

威胁, 威逼

Ex: The abusive threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
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to attack
[动词]

to act violently against someone or something to try to harm them

攻击, 袭击

攻击, 袭击

Ex: He attacked by a group of thieves and left with bruises .
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fraction
[名词]

a part of a whole number, such as ½

分数, 部分

分数, 部分

Ex: fractions is important in elementary math .
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to concern
[动词]

to cause someone to worry

使担忧, 影响

使担忧, 影响

Ex: The behavior of their teenage concerned the parents , who were worried about her well-being .
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environmental
[形容词]

relating to the natural world and effects of human actions on it

环境的, 生态的

环境的, 生态的

Ex: Environmental awareness campaigns raise public consciousness about issues like climate change and wildlife conservation .
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to ban
[动词]

to officially forbid a particular action, item, or practice

禁止, 取缔

禁止, 取缔

Ex: The international community came together ban the trade of ivory .
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to cause
[动词]

to make something happen, usually something bad

造成, 引起

造成, 引起

Ex: Smoking is known cause various health problems .
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to conserve
[动词]

to keep something from change or harm

保护, 保存

保护, 保存

Ex: The city implemented measures conserve its green spaces .
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to maintain
[动词]

to make something stay in the same state or condition

保持, 维持

保持, 维持

Ex: Right now , the technician is maintaining the equipment to avoid breakdowns .
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to use something in an excessive manner that can result in depletion or damage of the resource being used

过度开发, 过度利用

过度开发, 过度利用

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to prevent
[动词]

to not let someone do something

阻止, 防止

阻止, 防止

Ex: Right now , the police are taking action prevent the protest from escalating .
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to reduce
[动词]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

减少, 降低

减少, 降低

Ex: The chef suggested using alternative ingredients reduce the calorie content of the dish .
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to threaten
[动词]

to say that one is willing to damage something or hurt someone if one's demands are not met

威胁, 威逼

威胁, 威逼

Ex: The abusive threatened to harm their spouse if they tried to leave the relationship .
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to protect
[动词]

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

保护, 防护

保护, 防护

Ex: Troops have been sent protect aid workers against attack .
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imbalance
[名词]

lack of equal distribution between two or more things, often resulting in an unfair situation

失衡, 不平衡

失衡, 不平衡

Ex: imbalance of power within the organization led to conflicts among employees .
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nature
[名词]

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

自然, 大自然

自然, 大自然

Ex: The changing seasons offer a variety of experiences and beauty nature.
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harmful
[形容词]

causing damage or negative effects to someone or something

有害的, 危害的

有害的, 危害的

Ex: Air pollution from vehicles and factories can harmful to the environment .
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impact
[名词]

an influence or effect that something has on a person, situation, or thing

影响, 冲击

影响, 冲击

Ex: Environmentalists are concerned about impact of pollution on marine life .
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resource
[名词]

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

自然资源, 资源

自然资源, 资源

Ex: Exploitation of resources has led to overfishing in some regions .
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ecosystem
[名词]

a community of living organisms together with their physical environment, interacting as a system

生态系统, 生态群落

生态系统, 生态群落

Ex: Climate change poses a major threat to many ecosystems.
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species
[名词]

a group that animals, plants, etc. of the same type which are capable of producing healthy offspring with each other are divided into

物种, 种

物种, 种

Ex: The monarch butterfly is species of butterfly that migrates thousands of miles each year .
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carbon
[名词]

a nonmetal element that can be found in all organic compounds and living things

碳, 炭

碳, 炭

Ex: Activated carbon is widely used in filtration systems to remove impurities.
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emission
[名词]

the act of producing or releasing something, especially gas or radiation, into the atmosphere or environment

排放, 释放

排放, 释放

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toxic waste
[名词]

a type of waste that contains harmful chemicals that can cause serious health and environmental problems if not properly handled and disposed of

有毒废物, 有害废弃物

有毒废物, 有害废弃物

Ex: The community protested against the construction of toxic waste disposal facility nearby .
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habitat
[名词]

the place or area in which certain animals, birds, or plants naturally exist, lives, and grows

栖息地, 生境

栖息地, 生境

Ex: Cacti are well adapted to the habitat of the desert .
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