Test 3 - Reading - Passage 2

初始的, 最初的

The initial stages of the project involved research and planning.

项目的初始阶段涉及研究和规划。

替代的, 备用的

They provided an alternative plan in case the weather turned bad.

他们提供了一个替代计划，以防天气变坏。

太阳的, 日心的

Solar eclipses occur when the moon blocks the sun's light.

日食发生在月亮挡住太阳光的时候。

供暖系统, 加热系统

盘子

He served the salad on a large ceramic plate.

他把沙拉盛在一个大陶瓷盘子里。

利基市场, 市场利基

The company targets a niche market for eco-friendly clothing.

该公司瞄准了环保服装的利基市场。

自来水, 龙头水

The hotel offers free tap water in all the rooms.

酒店在所有房间都提供免费的自来水。

冒险, 敢于

It took courage for the astronauts to venture into outer space where one small error could prove fatal.

宇航员需要勇气冒险进入外层空间，在那里一个小错误可能被证明是致命的。

连接, 接通

We need to hook up the new TV to the cable box.

我们需要将新电视连接到有线电视盒上。

进来, 获得名次

Despite facing tough competition, she trained hard and managed to come in first in the swimming race.

尽管面临激烈的竞争，她刻苦训练，成功在游泳比赛中获得第一名。

国内的, 国家的

Domestic policy decisions affect the lives of citizens within a country.

国内政策决策影响一个国家内公民的生活。

便携的, 可移动的

The portable speaker allowed us to enjoy music wherever we went.

便携式扬声器让我们无论走到哪里都能享受音乐。

净化, 提纯

In the lab, students learn how to purify solvents by distillation in organic chemistry experiments.

在实验室里，学生们学习如何在有机化学实验中通过蒸馏来纯化溶剂。

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。

脱盐, 海水淡化

保留, 预留

The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.

该公司每季度预留一部分利润用于研发投资。

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。

发展中国家, 开发中国家

Many developing countries are investing heavily in infrastructure to boost their industrial sectors.

许多发展中国家正在大力投资基础设施以促进其工业部门。

发达国家, 工业化国家

The government in a developed country usually provides extensive social services.

发达国家的政府通常提供广泛的社会服务。

大规模的, 大范围的

The company launched a large-scale marketing campaign to reach a global audience.

该公司发起了一场大规模的营销活动，以触达全球观众。

碳足迹, 碳排放量

Flying frequently increases your carbon footprint significantly.

饮用水, 可饮用水

支撑, 承受

The sturdy columns sustain the weight of the roof in the ancient temple.

坚固的柱子支撑着古庙屋顶的重量。

卖点, 销售论点

太阳能板, 太阳能电池板

The house was equipped with solar panels to reduce energy costs.

这所房子配备了太阳能电池板以降低能源成本。

锅炉, 锅

陷阱, 圈套

The hunter set a trap near the river.

猎人在河边设了一个陷阱。

粒子

Electrons are fundamental particles with a negative electric charge.

电子是带有负电荷的基本粒子。

蒸馏水

柴油

The truck runs on diesel, not gasoline.

卡车使用柴油运行，而不是汽油。

房主, 屋主

自给自足的, 独立的

After years of practice, the farm became self-sufficient, growing enough food and resources to sustain itself year-round.

经过多年的实践，农场变得自给自足，种植足够的食物和资源以全年维持自身。

双重地, 两倍地

The company's profits increased twofold after the successful launch of a new product.

公司在新产品成功推出后利润增加了两倍。

完全地, 彻底地

The team outright refused to compromise on their principles.

团队断然拒绝在他们的原则上妥协。

出租, 租赁

The landlord agreed to lease the apartment to the young couple for one year.

房东同意将公寓租给这对年轻夫妇一年。

想象, 设想

She could envision a future where sustainable practices were the norm, leading to a healthier planet.

她可以设想一个可持续实践成为常态的未来，从而带来一个更健康的星球。

She is known for her humanitarian work in disaster zones.

阳光, 日光

The sunlight streamed through the windows, filling the room with warmth.

阳光透过窗户流进来，使房间充满了温暖。

费用, 手续费

The lawyer's fee for handling the case was quite high.

律师处理此案的费用相当高。