Test 2 - Reading - Passage 1

城市的, 都市的

Urban studies examine the challenges of housing in densely populated areas.

城市研究考察了人口稠密地区住房的挑战。

可持续的, 持久的

Her study habits were not sustainable, leading to burnout before exams.

她的学习习惯不可持续，导致考试前精疲力竭。

解释, 说明原因

In the report, the analyst will account for the recent decline in sales.

在报告中，分析师将解释最近的销售下降。

The rapid consumption of fuel raised concerns about sustainability.

发展, 进化

The small startup has the potential to develop into a leading technology company.

这家小型初创公司有潜力发展成为一家领先的科技公司。

国家, 民族

France is a nation known for its art, cuisine, and strong sense of national identity.

流动性, 移动能力

Mobility in the workforce allows employees to find new job opportunities across industries.

劳动力中的流动性使员工能够在不同行业找到新的工作机会。

假设, 假定

His assumption about the meeting time was incorrect.

他对会议时间的假设是错误的。

强调, 重音

In the word "emphasis," the emphasis is on the first syllable.

在“重音”这个词中，重音在第一个音节上。

仅仅, 唯一地

The decision was made solely to improve efficiency.

这个决定是仅为了提高效率而做出的。

效率, 效能

定量的, 数字的

The study used quantitative data to analyze the correlation between income and happiness.

该研究使用定量数据来分析收入与幸福之间的相关性。

数据, 参考点

In statistical analysis, each individual response serves as a datum for further examination.

在统计分析中，每个单独的响应都作为进一步检查的数据。

激进的

The radical activist advocated for the overthrow of the government to establish a new social order.

激进活动家主张推翻政府以建立新的社会秩序。

编舞者

The choreographer created a stunning dance routine for the performance.

编舞者为表演创作了一段令人惊叹的舞蹈套路。

刺激, 鼓励

The interactive workshop was designed to stimulate creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

互动研讨会旨在激发创造性思维和解决问题的能力。

社会学家, 社会学专家

The sociologist conducted research on urban communities.

社会学家对城市社区进行了研究。

详细计划, 技术计划

The architect drew a blueprint for the new library.

建筑师为新图书馆绘制了一张详细蓝图。

中世纪的, 属于中世纪的

The castle is a masterpiece of medieval architecture, complete with towers and battlements.

这座城堡是中世纪建筑的杰作，拥有塔楼和城垛。

即兴创作, 临时凑成

When the actor forgot his lines, he had to improvise to keep the scene going.

当演员忘记台词时，他不得不即兴发挥以保持场景进行。

适应, 调整

The company had to adapt its marketing strategy to reach a global audience.

公司不得不调整其营销策略以触达全球观众。

亲密的, 亲近的

They shared an intimate moment under the stars, revealing their deepest thoughts.

他们在星空下分享了一个亲密的时刻，揭示了他们最深的想法。

场地, 工地

The construction workers cleared the site for the new office building.

建筑工人清理了新办公楼的工地。

构思, 想象

The architect conceived a visionary design for the futuristic building.

建筑师为未来主义建筑构想了一个富有远见的设计。

拆下, 分离

She detached the document from the file for further review.

她将文件从档案中分离出来以便进一步审查。

缺点, 不利

The main drawback of working from home is the lack of social interaction.

在家工作的主要缺点是缺乏社交互动。

说明, 举例说明

The teacher illustrated the concept with a simple diagram on the board.

老师用黑板上的简单图表说明了这个概念。

接近, 靠近

She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech.

她在发表演讲前自信地走近了讲台。

普遍的, 盛行的

In this region, malaria is prevalent during the rainy season.

在这个地区，雨季期间疟疾盛行。

烤架, 网格

He placed the burgers on the grid of the barbecue to cook them over the hot coals.

他把汉堡放在烧烤的烤架上，用热炭烹饪。

打算, 计划

She intends to travel abroad next summer.

她打算明年夏天去国外旅行。

行人, 步行者

The city installed a new pedestrian crossing near the school to ensure the children's safety.

该市在学校附近安装了一个新的行人过街设施，以确保儿童的安全。

友好的, 亲切的

Despite his fame, he is a friendly and approachable person.

尽管他很出名，但他是一个友好且平易近人的人。

投资, 投入

Investors often invest in real estate to diversify their portfolios.

投资者经常投资房地产以分散他们的投资组合。

信仰, 信念

His unwavering faith in God gave him strength during difficult times.

他对上帝坚定不移的信仰在困难时期给了他力量。

帮助, 支援

The organization aids communities affected by natural disasters.

该组织援助受自然灾害影响的社区。

运作, 操作

The machine operates smoothly when all components are in good condition.

当所有组件都处于良好状态时，机器运行顺畅。

When planning the budget, it is crucial to take unexpected expenses into account to ensure financial stability.

保护的, 防护的

The mother bear was fiercely protective of her cubs, keeping a close watch on them at all times.

母熊对她的幼崽非常保护，时刻密切注视着它们。

遮阳篷, 雨篷

不欢迎的, 令人不适的

The hotel had an unwelcoming atmosphere.

酒店有一种不欢迎的氛围。

推迟, 拖延

He always puts off doing his homework until the last minute.

他总是把做作业推迟到最后一分钟。

翻译

She can effortlessly translate English texts into Spanish, showcasing her proficiency in both languages.

她可以轻松地将英文文本翻译成西班牙文，展示了她对两种语言的精通。

形状, 轮廓

The children enjoyed cutting out different shapes from colored paper during the art class.

孩子们在美术课上喜欢从彩纸上剪出不同的形状。

反直觉的

It was counterintuitive that increasing prices led to higher sales.

提高价格导致更高的销售额是违反直觉的。

护栏, 防护栏

She leaned against the guardrail to enjoy the view.

她靠在护栏上欣赏风景。

优先考虑, 给予优先权

She prioritized completing her assignments before socializing with friends.

她优先完成了作业，然后再与朋友交往。

流动, 流淌

The river flowed gently through the valley, carrying leaves downstream.

河流轻轻地流过山谷，带着树叶顺流而下。

蹒跚, 踉跄

After a night of heavy drinking, he began to stagger down the street.

经过一夜的豪饮后，他开始在街上蹒跚而行。

点, 主要观点

The professor made a crucial point about the importance of environmental conservation.

车行道, 行车道

障碍, 屏障

移动的, 可移动的

The mobile cart in the hospital made it easy for nurses to transport medical supplies.

医院里的移动推车让护士们轻松运输医疗用品。

中断, 干扰

The power outage caused a major disruption in our work schedule.

停电给我们的工作日程造成了重大中断。

浪费，挥霍

She tends to waste water by leaving the faucet running while brushing her teeth.

她倾向于在刷牙时让水龙头开着来浪费水。

基本的, 根本的

Understanding basic mathematics is fundamental to solving more complex problems.

理解基础数学对于解决更复杂的问题是基本的。

富有的, 有钱的

He invested wisely and became incredibly rich.

他投资明智，变得非常富有。

处理, 应对

The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks.

团队决定通过将项目分解为可管理的任务来应对项目的复杂性。

艺术形式, 艺术表现

美学的

She has a great aesthetic sense when it comes to interior design.

在室内设计方面，她有很好的审美感。

含义, 后果

His decision to cut costs has serious implications for employee morale.

他削减成本的决定对员工士气有严重的影响。

认知的, 精神的

Cognitive therapy helps individuals recognize and change negative thought patterns.

认知疗法帮助个人识别和改变消极的思维模式。

模拟, 模仿

Virtual reality technology can simulate real-world environments for training purposes.

虚拟现实技术可以为了训练目的模拟现实世界的环境。

纯粹地, 仅仅

She joined the art class purely for the joy of creating without any intention of selling her work.

她加入艺术课纯粹是为了创作的乐趣，没有任何出售作品的意图。

抽象的, 概念的

She presented an abstract concept that challenged traditional notions of reality.

她提出了一个抽象的概念，挑战了传统的现实观念。

专业知识, 熟练

The professor's expertise in neuroscience made her a respected authority in the field.

教授在神经科学方面的专业知识使她成为该领域受人尊敬的权威。

规模, 程度

The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.

功能的, 可操作的

The old phone is still functional, even though it looks outdated.

这部旧手机虽然看起来过时了，但仍然能用。

上诉, 提出上诉

The defense attorney filed a motion to appeal the sentencing imposed by the trial court.

对比

The painting used a stark contrast between light and shadow to create a dramatic effect.

这幅画使用了光与影之间的鲜明对比来创造戏剧性的效果。

目标

Her main objective is to complete the project by the end of the month.

她的主要目标是在月底前完成这个项目。

未预见到的, 意外的

The sudden and unforeseen rain caught everyone at the outdoor event off guard.

突然和 unforeseen的雨让户外活动的每个人都措手不及。

站起来, 起身

As the judge entered the courtroom, everyone in attendance respectfully arose out of courtesy.

当法官进入法庭时，所有在场的人都礼貌地站起来以示尊重。

测量, 量尺寸

The tailor regularly measures customers to ensure a perfect fit for their clothes.

裁缝定期测量顾客以确保他们的衣服完美合身。

倒挡, 倒车档

She shifted into reverse to back out of the parking space.

她换到倒挡以倒出停车位。