Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2

头, 头部

The cat gently nudged its head against my hand, seeking affection.

猫轻轻地把它的头抵在我的手上，寻求关爱。

人工制品, 人造物品

Artifacts of early tool-making like stone knives and projectile points show the ingenuity and resourcefulness of Paleolithic humans.

早期的工具制作文物，如石刀和投射点，展示了旧石器时代人类的聪明才智和足智多谋。

金字塔, 金字塔纪念碑

Tourists flock to see the ancient pyramids in Egypt.

游客蜂拥而至，观看埃及的古老金字塔。

确定性

Her certainty in her ability to complete the marathon came from months of dedicated training.

她对自己完成马拉松能力的确定性来自于数月的专注训练。

明确的, 清晰的

I needed a definite answer from my boss so I could plan my work for the coming month without uncertainty.

我需要老板给我一个明确的答复，这样我才能在没有不确定性的情况下为下个月的工作做计划。

概述, 概要

The report provided an overview of the company's financial performance for the year.

该报告提供了公司年度财务业绩的概述。

外部的, 外面的

The building’s external walls were insulated to improve energy efficiency.

建筑物的外部墙壁被隔热以提高能源效率。

埋葬, 葬礼

The burial took place at sunset in the family cemetery.

埋葬在日落时在家族墓地举行。

保持, 停留

Despite the challenges, he remained optimistic.

尽管面临挑战，他仍然保持乐观。

纪念碑

The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war.

高耸的纪念碑是为了纪念在战争中英勇作战的士兵而建立的。

巨大的, 庞大的

The enormous elephant towered over the other animals at the zoo.

巨大的大象在动物园里高耸于其他动物之上。

宏伟的, 壮丽的

The grand waterfall cascaded down the mountainside, creating a breathtaking sight.

宏伟的瀑布从山坡上倾泻而下，创造了令人叹为观止的景象。

致敬, 贡品

The ceremony was a tribute to the late professor.

仪式是对已故教授的致敬。

朝代

The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644.

明朝从1368年到1644年统治中国。

统治, 支配

The king reigned over the kingdom for decades, establishing a prosperous era.

国王统治了这个王国数十年，建立了一个繁荣的时代。

坟墓, 陵墓

They placed flowers at the entrance of the tomb to honor their loved one.

他们在坟墓的入口处放置了鲜花以纪念他们所爱的人。

已故的, 去世的

The deceased man's family members gathered to mourn his passing at the funeral.

已故男子的家人在葬礼上聚集哀悼他的去世。

官方的, 正式的

The official spokesperson for the company addressed the media regarding the incident.

公司的官方发言人就此事向媒体发表了讲话。

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。

堆叠, 堆积

The warehouse worker stacked boxes of inventory neatly to maximize storage space.

仓库工人整齐地堆叠了库存箱以最大化存储空间。

板, 石板

The young scholar listened attentively to her teacher.

归因于, 归咎于

Scientists attribute climate change to human activity.

科学家将气候变化归因于人类活动。

欠, 负债

I owe my friend $50 from last month when he covered my dinner expenses.

上个月我朋友帮我付了晚餐钱，我欠他50美元。

堆, 叠

He stacked a pile of books on the table.

他在桌子上堆了一堆书。

Propaganda was used to influence the masses.

向内, 向中心

The labyrinth's path wound inward, guiding participants toward the center.

迷宫的路径向内蜿蜒，引导参与者走向中心。

倾向于, 有...的倾向

After reviewing the details, she inclined to support the new policy.

在审查了细节之后，她倾向于支持新政策。

寺庙, 神殿

They visited the ancient temple to offer prayers and seek blessings.

他们参观了古庙，以提供祈祷并寻求祝福。

庭院, 院子

The children played in the courtyard, enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.

孩子们在庭院里玩耍，享受着新鲜的空气和阳光。

神社, 朝圣地

Pilgrims from around the world visit the shrine to pay their respects and seek blessings.

来自世界各地的朝圣者参观圣地以表示敬意并寻求祝福。

居住区, 住所

挖掘, 挖沟

Construction workers trench the area to lay utility pipes underground.

建筑工人挖沟该区域以在地下铺设公用管道。

纳入, 整合

The new design will incorporate feedback from various stakeholders to ensure satisfaction.

新设计将纳入各利益相关者的反馈以确保满意度。

提前, 事先

Please let us know in advance if you plan to attend the meeting.

如果您计划参加会议，请提前告知我们。

成就, 完成

Graduating with honors was a significant accomplishment for Sarah after years of dedicated study.

以优异成绩毕业是莎拉多年刻苦学习后的重大成就。

迷宫, 错综复杂的路径网络

She spent hours trying to find her way out of the maze at the amusement park.

她花了几个小时试图在游乐园的迷宫中找到出路。

船, 船只

The cargo vessel sailed into the harbor, carrying goods from overseas.

船只货船驶入港口，运载着来自海外的货物。

储藏室, 仓库

The janitor keeps cleaning supplies in the storeroom.

看门人把清洁用品存放在储藏室里。

刻, 题写

Next week, the jeweler will inscribe the couple's wedding rings with their initials and wedding date.

下周，珠宝商将把这对夫妇的结婚戒指刻上他们的姓名首字母和结婚日期。

代表, 象征

The national flag represents the unity of the country.

国旗代表国家的统一。

挖掘, 开凿

The workers excavated a trench to lay down the foundation for the building.

工人们挖掘了一条沟渠来为建筑物打下地基。

前任, 先任

The new CEO praised her predecessor for laying a strong foundation.

新任CEO赞扬了她的前任奠定了坚实的基础。

倾倒, 丢弃

Instead of recycling, some businesses opt to dump electronic waste in landfills.

一些企业选择将电子垃圾倾倒在垃圾填埋场，而不是回收利用。

轴, 传动轴

预防措施, 预防手段

As a precaution against theft, he installed security cameras around his home.

作为防盗的预防措施，他在家周围安装了监控摄像头。

复杂的, 详细的

The intricate design of the watch included tiny gears and delicate engravings.

手表复杂的设计包括微小的齿轮和精致的雕刻。

忽略, 遗漏

In her haste, she might overlook the important details in the document.

匆忙中，她可能会忽略文件中的重要细节。

使惊讶, 使吃惊

The magician's incredible tricks astonished the audience.

魔术师令人难以置信的把戏震惊了观众。

使惊奇, 使惊叹

Her artistic talent never failed to amaze her friends.

她的艺术才华总能惊艳她的朋友们。

埃及学家, 埃及学专家

构成, 组成

Healthy fats and proteins constitute a balanced diet that supports overall well-being.

健康脂肪和蛋白质构成了支持整体健康的均衡饮食。

里程碑, 里程标

The milestone marked the halfway point of their cross-country journey.

里程碑标志着他们越野旅程的中点。

原型, 典范

环境, 周围

住宿, 住所

She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation.

她提前预订了住宿，以确保在假期期间有一个舒适的住处。

占据, 居住

The newlyweds decided to occupy a charming cottage by the lake for their first year of marriage.

新婚夫妇决定在他们结婚的第一年占据湖边一座迷人的小屋。

包围, 环绕

The children encircled the storyteller during storytime.

孩子们在故事时间围住了讲故事的人。

感激, 感谢

She regularly appreciates the support of her friends during challenging times.

她经常感激朋友们在挑战时期的支持。

拥有, 所有权

The company's possession of the patents ensured their exclusive rights to the technology.

公司对专利的拥有确保了他们对技术的专有权。

批评, 指责

The teacher criticized the student's essay for its lack of organization and clarity.

老师批评了学生的文章，因为其缺乏组织和清晰度。