Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2

综合征

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by intellectual disability and distinctive facial features.

唐氏综合症是一种以智力障碍和独特面部特征为特征的遗传性疾病。

威胁

The robber threatened the store clerk with a knife if they didn't hand over the money.

劫匪用刀威胁店员，如果不交钱的话。

臭名昭著的, 因负面事物而广为人知的

The city is notorious for its heavy traffic.

这座城市因其交通拥堵而臭名昭著。

传染性的

COVID-19 is highly contagious, spreading easily among individuals in crowded places.

COVID-19具有高度传染性，在拥挤的地方容易在人与人之间传播。

弹出, 突然出现

While reading the article, a related video popped up on the sidebar.

在阅读文章时，一个相关视频在侧边栏弹出。

完全烧毁, 烧光

The intense heat from the explosion burned out the surrounding vegetation.

爆炸的强烈热量烧毁了周围的植被。

主题, 话题

The main subject of today's lecture is the French Revolution.

今天讲座的主要主题是法国大革命。

千年, 千禧年

Historians study events that occurred during the first millennium AD to understand ancient civilizations.

历史学家研究公元第一个千年期间发生的事件，以了解古代文明。

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。

建立, 设立

They instituted new safety protocols to prevent accidents.

他们制定了新的安全协议以防止事故发生。

相同的, 一模一样的

The two keys are identical; I can't distinguish one from the other.

这两把钥匙一模一样；我无法区分它们。

实用的, 有效的

The engineer proposed a practical solution to the problem.

工程师提出了一个实用的解决方案来解决问题。

模板, 样板

插入, 引入

线, 缕

混合动力, 混合动力车

The latest hybrid SUV seamlessly switches between its petrol engine and electric motor during city commutes to maximize fuel economy.

最新的混合动力SUV在城市通勤期间无缝切换其汽油发动机和电动机，以最大化燃油经济性。

卑鄙的, 卑劣的

His base actions shocked everyone at the party.

他的卑鄙行为让派对上的每个人都震惊了。

可疑的, 有问题的

The decision to proceed with the project was questionable, given the lack of funding.

鉴于缺乏资金，继续进行该项目的决定是值得怀疑的。

替换

品种, 种类

The Border Collie breed is renowned for its intelligence and herding instincts.

边境牧羊犬品种以其智慧和牧羊本能而闻名。

分散, 散播

The wind scattered the autumn leaves in all directions, creating a colorful carpet on the ground.

风把秋天的叶子吹散到四面八方，在地上形成了一块色彩斑斓的地毯。

公顷, 一公顷是面积单位，等于10

A hectare is a unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters or approximately 2.47 acres.

公顷是一个面积单位，等于10,000平方米或大约2.47英亩。

干扰, 骚乱

The loud music caused a disturbance in the neighborhood.

响亮的音乐在邻里引起了骚动。

破坏, 毁坏

The storm had the power to wreck houses along the coast.

风暴有力量摧毁沿海的房屋。

停滞的, 不流动的

The stagnant water in the pond had a foul odor and attracted mosquitoes.

池塘里的死水有一股恶臭，吸引了蚊子。

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。

进化, 发展

The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information.

互联网已经从基本的通信工具发展成为一个复杂的信息网络。

再生, 恢复

杂交, 混种

Farmers hybridized two types of corn to increase yield.

农民杂交了两种玉米以提高产量。

重新建立, 恢复

茁壮成长, 繁荣发展

The baby thrived in the loving and supportive care of her family.

婴儿在家人充满爱和支持的照顾下茁壮成长。

候选人, 竞选者

The candidate for mayor gave an inspiring speech at the rally.

市长候选人在集会上发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。

复兴, 复苏

The renovation project sparked a revival of interest in the historic building.

翻新项目引发了人们对历史建筑的复兴兴趣。

The proposal met strong resistance from local residents.

精确定位, 准确识别

Using advanced technology, scientists were able to pinpoint the epicenter of the earthquake within a matter of seconds.

利用先进技术，科学家们能够在几秒钟内精确定位地震的震中。

苔原, 冻原

The Arctic tundra is characterized by its cold, treeless landscape and permafrost, making it a harsh environment for plant and animal life.

北极苔原的特点是寒冷、无树的景观和永久冻土，使其成为动植物生命的恶劣环境。

危及, 使处于危险中

Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site.

忽视安全协议可能会危及建筑工地上的工人。

山脉, 山岭

The Rocky Mountain range stretches from Canada down to New Mexico, offering breathtaking vistas and challenging climbs.

山脉落基山脉从加拿大延伸到新墨西哥，提供了令人叹为观止的景色和具有挑战性的攀登。

改编

The film adaptation of the bestselling novel stayed true to the book's plot and characters.

这部畅销小说的电影改编忠实于原著的剧情和人物。

隔离, 保护

The homeowners decided to insulate their attic to keep the house warm in winter.

房主决定隔热他们的阁楼，以在冬天保持房屋温暖。

北方的, 寒带的

The boreal forests of Canada are home to diverse wildlife adapted to cold winters, such as moose, wolves, and bears.

加拿大的北方森林是适应寒冷冬季的多样化野生动物的家园，如驼鹿、狼和熊。

碳排放, 二氧化碳排放

Carbon emissions from factories contribute significantly to global warming.

工厂的碳排放对全球变暖有显著贡献。

击倒, 打倒

The boxer knocked down his opponent with a powerful uppercut.

拳击手用一记强有力的上勾拳击倒了他的对手。

鼓励, 支持

The teacher always took the time to encourage her students, praising their efforts and boosting their confidence in the classroom.

老师总是花时间鼓励她的学生，表扬他们的努力，并在课堂上增强他们的信心。

减轻, 缓解

Planting more trees can mitigate the impact of climate change.

种植更多的树木可以减轻气候变化的影响。

永久冻土, 永冻层

From the hilltop, the prospect of the valley was breathtaking.

出现, 浮现

The pattern on the fabric emerged slowly as the dye set in.

随着染料的渗入，织物上的图案慢慢显现出来。

Propaganda was used to influence the masses.

修改, 改动

The modification of the car’s engine increased its performance.

汽车发动机的改装提高了它的性能。

道德的, 伦理的

Teaching children moral values is essential for their development.

教导孩子道德价值观对他们的发展至关重要。

危害, 冒险

Neglecting safety procedures can hazard the well-being of workers.

忽视安全程序可能会危害工人的健康。

计算, 算出

She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.

她在去商店之前计算了杂货的总成本。

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。

注意, 特别注意

使能够, 启用

Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe.

技术使我们能够在全球范围内即时通信。

植被, 植物

The dense vegetation in the tropical rainforest creates a lush canopy that filters sunlight and supports a myriad of wildlife.

热带雨林中茂密的植被形成了一个郁郁葱葱的树冠，过滤阳光并支持无数野生动植物。

不足的, 不充分的

The amount of evidence presented was deemed insufficient to support the claim.

提出的证据数量被认为不足以支持该主张。

灭绝的, 消失的

The dodo bird is an example of a species that is now extinct, as it disappeared centuries ago due to human activity.

渡渡鸟是一个现在灭绝的物种的例子，因为它几个世纪前由于人类活动而消失。

传奇的, 神话般的

The actor gave a legendary performance that will be remembered for generations to come.

这位演员的表演传奇，将被后世铭记。

群, 组

With a flutter of wings, the flock of sparrows descended upon the bird feeder, chirping excitedly as they feasted.

随着翅膀的拍打，一群麻雀群降落在鸟食器上，兴奋地叽叽喳喳地吃着。

景象, 景色

The hot air balloons rising at dawn created a picturesque spectacle.

黎明时分升起的热气球创造了一幅如画的景象。

标本, 样品

The scientist examined the specimen under the microscope for research.

科学家为了研究在显微镜下检查了标本。

遗传学家, 遗传学专家

The geneticist conducted experiments to understand how certain traits are inherited in different animal species.

遗传学家进行了实验，以了解某些性状在不同动物物种中是如何遗传的。

有雄心的, 雄心勃勃的

Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise.

一直是个雄心勃勃的学生，她梦想着进入一所顶尖大学，然后建立自己的全球企业。

前提, 假设

The entire debate was based on the premise that economic growth benefits all members of society.

整个辩论是基于经济增长惠及社会所有成员的前提。

克隆, 基因复制

Scientists successfully cloned the sheep "Dolly" from an adult cell.

科学家们成功地从成年细胞中克隆了绵羊"多莉"。

施肥, 使肥沃

Gardeners fertilize their vegetable patches with compost to enrich the soil with nutrients.

园丁们用堆肥施肥他们的菜地，以丰富土壤的营养。

胚胎, 胎儿

During the first trimester, the human embryo undergoes rapid cell division and differentiation to form essential organs.

在第一个三个月期间，人类胚胎经历快速的细胞分裂和分化以形成基本器官。

开创, 创新

Marie Curie pioneered research on radioactivity.

玛丽·居里开创了放射性研究。

尖端的, 创新的

The cutting-edge medical device uses nanotechnology to deliver targeted treatments with unprecedented precision.

尖端医疗设备利用纳米技术以前所未有的精度提供靶向治疗。

努力, 奋斗

Despite facing obstacles, she strives to excel in her academic pursuits.

尽管面临障碍，她仍努力在学业上追求卓越。

食肉动物, 肉食性动物

Lions are powerful carnivores that hunt in prides.

狮子是强大的肉食动物，以群体形式狩猎。

壁龛, 凹处

The cathedral's interior was adorned with ornate niches, each housing a statue of a saint or biblical figure.

大教堂的内部装饰着华丽的壁龛，每个壁龛中都安放着一尊圣徒或圣经人物的雕像。

指出, 指明

He pointed out the star constellation to his children.

他给孩子们指出了星座。

削弱, 使虚弱

The ongoing stress is debilitating his mental health.

持续的压力正在削弱他的心理健康。

面部护理

The spa offers a relaxing facial with natural ingredients.

水疗中心提供使用天然成分的放松面部护理。

肿瘤, 新生物

审判, 庭审

The trial lasted for several weeks as witnesses testified and evidence was presented.

审判持续了数周，证人作证并提交了证据。

The sudden change in plans begs the question of why it happened.