书籍 Face2face - 高级 - 单元4 - 4B

在这里，您会找到Face2Face Advanced教材中第4单元-4B的词汇，如“增长”、“改进”、“定居点”等。

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homo sapiens

[名词]

the species of human beings, characterized by advanced cognitive abilities and the capacity for language, abstract thought, and culture

智人, 人类物种

Ex: Some researchers argue that homo sapiens may have interbred with Neanderthals .一些研究人员认为，**智人**可能与尼安德特人杂交。

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human beings

[名词]

individuals of the human race

人类, 人类的个体

Ex: As human beings, we share a common need for food , shelter , and security .作为**人类**，我们共享对食物、住所和安全的基本需求。

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man

[名词]

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth; humanity or humankind

人类, 人性

Ex: The fate of man is closely tied to the planet 's well-being .**人类**的命运与地球的福祉密切相关。

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settlement

[名词]

an area where a group of families or people live together, often in a newly established community

定居点, 殖民地

Ex: There was little infrastructure in the settlement when it was first built .当**定居点**首次建成时，基础设施很少。

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village

[名词]

a very small town located in the countryside

村庄, 村子

Ex: Despite its small size , the village boasted a charming marketplace with local artisans and vendors .尽管规模很小，这个**村庄**却拥有一个迷人的市场，里面有当地的手工艺人和商贩。

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improvement

[名词]

the action or process of making something better

改进, 进步

Ex: Improvement in customer service boosted their reputation .客户服务的**改进**提升了他们的声誉。

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development

[名词]

a process or state in which something becomes more advanced, stronger, etc.

发展

Ex: They monitored the development of the plant to understand its growth patterns .他们监测了植物的**发育**以了解其生长模式。

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rural

[形容词]

related to or characteristic of the countryside

乡村的, 农村的

Ex: The rural economy is closely tied to activities such as farming , fishing , and forestry .**农村**经济与农业、渔业和林业等活动密切相关。

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inhabitant

[名词]

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

居民, 居住者

Ex: Ancient ruins were discovered by the current inhabitants, shedding light on the area 's rich history .古代遗迹被现在的**居民**发现，揭示了该地区丰富的历史。

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countryfolk

[名词]

people who live in the countryside, especially those with a simple, traditional lifestyle

乡下人, 乡村居民

Ex: Countryfolk often have a deep respect for nature and animals.**乡下人**通常对自然和动物怀有深深的敬意。

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villager

[名词]

a person who lives in a village, especially a small rural settlement

村民, 乡下人

Ex: Villagers often help each other during difficult times .**村民**在困难时期经常互相帮助。

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rise

[名词]

an increase in something's number, amount, size, power, or value

上升, 增长

Ex: She was concerned about the rise in her utility bills this month .她对这个月公用事业费用的**上涨**感到担忧。

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increase

[名词]

a rise in something's amount, degree, size, etc.

增加, 增长

Ex: An increase in productivity led to higher profits for the company .生产力的**提高**为公司带来了更高的利润。

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growth

[名词]

an increase in the amount, degree, importance, or size of something

增长, 扩张

Ex: She noticed significant growth in her skills after the training .她注意到训练后自己的技能有了显著的**增长**。

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urban

[形容词]

describing the physical setting, culture, or lifestyle typically found in cities

城市的, 都市的

Ex: They moved to an urban area to be closer to their workplace and amenities.他们搬到了一个**城市**地区，以便更接近工作地点和便利设施。

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passer-by

[名词]

someone who happens to be walking past a particular person, place, or event

路人, 行人

Ex: He asked a passer-by for directions to the nearest train station .他向一位**路人**询问了去最近火车站的方向。

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to gaze

[动词]

to look at someone or something without blinking or moving the eyes

凝视, 注视

Ex: The cat sat on the windowsill , gazing at the birds chirping in the garden with great interest .猫坐在窗台上，非常感兴趣地**凝视**着花园里鸣叫的鸟儿。

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vehicle

[名词]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

车辆, 汽车

Ex: The accident involved three vehicles.事故涉及三辆**车辆**。

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to come to a standstill

[短语]

to reach a point where all movement, progress, or activity stops entirely

Ex: Despite their efforts, the project came to a standstill due to budget constraints.

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exasperating

[形容词]

causing intense frustration or irritation due to repeated annoyance or difficulty

令人恼怒的, 令人恼火的

Ex: The lack of communication and coordination among team members was an exasperating issue that hindered progress .团队成员之间缺乏沟通和协调是一个**令人恼火**的问题，阻碍了进展。

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suddenly

[副词]

in a way that is quick and unexpected

突然, 忽然

Ex: She appeared suddenly at the doorstep , surprising her friends .她**突然**出现在门口，让她的朋友们大吃一惊。

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to allow

[动词]

to let someone or something do a particular thing

允许, 让

Ex: The rules do not allow smoking in this area .规则不**允许**在此区域吸烟。