书籍 Insight - 高级 - 单元8 - 8A

在这里，您将找到Insight Advanced教材第8单元-8A的词汇，如“陷阱”、“拥挤”、“解决”等。

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stand-alone

[形容词]

capable of operating independently or functioning without the need for additional support or connection

独立的, 自主的

Ex: The new module can operate as a stand-alone unit or be integrated into the system .新模块可以作为**独立**单元运行或集成到系统中。

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building site

[名词]

an area where construction activities take place, involving the creation or renovation of structures

建筑工地, 施工场地

Ex: Construction on the new office building began at the building site last month .新办公楼的施工于上月在**工地**开始。

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slum

[名词]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

贫民窟, 棚户区

Ex: The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions in slums.政府正在实施改善**贫民窟**生活条件的计划。

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tenement

[名词]

a large building consisting of several apartments, particularly in a poor neighborhood

公寓楼, 出租大楼

Ex: Urban renewal projects aimed to revitalize the tenement neighborhoods, preserving their historic charm while modernizing infrastructure and creating more livable spaces for residents.城市更新项目旨在振兴**贫民区**，在现代化基础设施和为居民创造更宜居空间的同时，保留其历史魅力。

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congested

[形容词]

(of a place) filled with many people, vehicles, or objects, leading to difficulties in movement

拥挤的, 堵塞的

Ex: The congested train platform was crowded with commuters waiting for the next train .**拥挤的**火车月台上挤满了等待下一班火车的通勤者。

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thoroughfare

[名词]

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

主要道路, 通道

Ex: They live just off the main thoroughfare, so it 's easy for them to get around .他们就住在**主干道**旁边，所以出行很方便。

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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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infrastructure

[名词]

the basic physical structures and systems that support and enable the functioning of a society or organization, such as roads and bridges

基础设施, 基础设施群

Ex: The earthquake damaged critical infrastructure, leaving thousands without electricity or clean water .地震破坏了关键的**基础设施**，导致数千人没有电或干净的水。

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sewage system

[名词]

a system of pipes and facilities that collect and process dirty water and waste from buildings and house

污水系统, 污水处理网络

Ex: Modern sewage systems incorporate advanced technology for waste treatment .现代**污水系统**采用了先进技术进行废物处理。

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dweller

[名词]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

居民, 居住者

Ex: Mountain dwellers have adapted to the high altitude and rugged terrain .山区的**居民**已经适应了高海拔和崎岖的地形。

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plight

[名词]

an unpleasant, sad, or difficult situation

困境, 艰难处境

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crisis

[名词]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

危机, 紧急情况

Ex: Mental health services play a crucial role in providing support to individuals experiencing crisis, offering counseling , therapy , and intervention when needed .心理健康服务在为经历**危机**的个人提供支持、提供咨询、治疗和必要时干预方面发挥着至关重要的作用。

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pitfall

[名词]

an unexpected or hidden difficulty or danger

陷阱, 隐藏的危险

Ex: The travel blog highlighted the pitfalls of vacationing in remote areas .旅行博客强调了在偏远地区度假的**陷阱**。

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remedy

[名词]

a means of correcting or eliminating a problem, harm, or undesirable situation

补救措施, 解决方案

Ex: Meditation became a daily remedy for her anxiety and sleepless nights .冥想成为她焦虑和失眠之夜的日常**疗法**。

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quick fix

[名词]

an immediate solution that offers temporary relief or improvement to a problem without addressing the root cause

快速解决方案, 补丁

Ex: Rather than seeking a quick fix for stress , it 's beneficial to establish long-term strategies for managing stress in a healthy way .与其寻求压力的**快速解决方案**，不如建立长期策略以健康的方式管理压力。

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panacea

[名词]

a comprehensive solution that is believed to tackle every issue

万灵药, 全面解决方案

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to tackle

[动词]

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

处理, 应对

Ex: Governments worldwide are tackling climate change through various initiatives .世界各国政府正在通过各种举措**应对**气候变化。

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