Test 4 - Reading - Passage 3

分歧, 偏离

The artist's use of bold colors and unconventional brushstrokes demonstrated a clear divergence from traditional painting techniques.

艺术家对大胆色彩和非常规笔触的使用展示了与传统绘画技巧的明显分歧。

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。

优越

投影, 投射

不信任, 怀疑

She began to distrust his promises after he failed to keep them multiple times.

在他多次未能兑现承诺后，她开始不信任他的承诺。

开放, 透明

抚摸, 轻抚

She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur.

她坐在门廊上，享受着宁静的夜晚，抚摸着她猫咪柔软的毛发。

想象力, 幻想

The artist’s imagination allowed her to create beautiful, otherworldly landscapes on canvas.

艺术家的想象力使她在画布上创造出美丽、超凡脱俗的风景。

预测, 预报

Economists forecast a downturn in the stock market due to recent economic indicators.

经济学家根据近期的经济指标预测股市将出现低迷。

不情愿的, 勉强的

Despite his love for adventure, he was reluctant to try bungee jumping because of his fear of heights.

尽管他热爱冒险，但由于恐高，他不愿意尝试蹦极。

肿瘤学

Oncology is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer.

肿瘤学是医学的一个分支，涉及癌症的诊断、治疗和预防。

巨大的, 庞大的

The giant mountain range stretched across the horizon, its peaks disappearing into the clouds.

巨大的山脉横跨地平线，山峰消失在云层中。

公共关系

The company's public relations team worked tirelessly to manage the fallout from the recent scandal.

公司的公共关系团队不遗余力地管理最近丑闻的后果。

递送, 分发

The mail carrier regularly delivers letters and packages to our doorstep.

邮递员定期将信件和包裹递送到我们家门口。

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。

互动, 交流

In the workshop, participants were encouraged to interact with each other to foster collaboration.

在研讨会上，鼓励参与者相互互动以促进合作。

一方面, 从一方面来说

On the one hand, the new policy promotes efficiency, but on the other hand, it may reduce employee morale.

一方面，新政策促进了效率，但另一方面，它可能会降低员工的士气。

指导, 引导

The mentor provided invaluable guidance to the new employee, helping them navigate the intricacies of the job.

导师为新员工提供了宝贵的指导，帮助他们应对工作的复杂性。

同时发生, 巧合

Her birthday coincides with the start of the school year.

她的生日与学年的开始重合。

另一方面, 反过来说

The job pays well; on the other hand, the hours are extremely long.

这份工作薪水不错；另一方面，工作时间非常长。

产生, 引发

The artist's provocative work generated controversy and debate, challenging societal norms and perceptions.

艺术家挑衅的作品引发了争议和辩论，挑战了社会规范和观念。

矛盾

The witness's testimony contradicted the forensic evidence presented in court, leading to doubts about the accuracy of the case.

证人的证词与法庭上提出的法医证据相矛盾，导致人们对案件的准确性产生怀疑。

能干的, 有能力的

As a competent programmer, he was able to troubleshoot and fix the software bug quickly.

作为一名能干的程序员，他能够快速排查并修复软件错误。

可信的, 合理的

The detective found his alibi to be plausible, as several witnesses corroborated his story.

侦探发现他的不在场证明可信，因为几位证人都证实了他的说法。

机器学习, 机器学

Encryption relies on sophisticated algorithms to secure data.

因此，所以

The team neglected to conduct thorough testing, and consequently, several critical errors emerged in the final product.

团队忽视了进行彻底的测试，因此，最终产品中出现了几个关键错误。

怀疑, 不信任

She had a suspicion that he was hiding something from her.

她怀疑他在向她隐瞒什么。

不相信, 怀疑

She stared in disbelief at the news.

她以怀疑的目光盯着这条消息。

古怪的, 奇异的

Her outlandish outfit, featuring mismatched patterns and extravagant accessories, turned heads at the formal event.

她那古怪的装扮，以不匹配的图案和奢华的配饰为特色，在正式活动中引起了人们的注意。

坚持, 持续

The student stuck to her study schedule, even when exams seemed overwhelming.

即使考试似乎令人不堪重负，这位学生还是坚持她的学习计划。

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。

相当, 颇为

I found the assignment fairly easy; I finished it in an hour.

我发现这个作业相当容易；我一小时就完成了。

技术上, 以技术的方式

Although the store closes at 9 PM, technically, customers can finish their transactions until 9:15 PM.

虽然商店在晚上9点关门，从技术上讲，顾客可以在晚上9:15之前完成他们的交易。

感觉, 知觉

Sight is a sense that allows us to see the world around us.

视觉是一种让我们能够看到周围世界的感觉。

实例, 例子

In this instance, the customer's complaint was resolved promptly by the manager.

在这个例子中，顾客的投诉被经理迅速解决了。

敏锐地, 强烈地

She was acutely aware of every sound in the empty house.

她敏锐地意识到空房子里的每一个声音。

不成比例的, 不平衡的

The punishment seemed disproportionate to the offense, as a simple mistake shouldn't warrant such severe consequences.

惩罚似乎与罪行不成比例，因为一个简单的错误不应导致如此严重的后果。

强调, 着重

Throughout her campaign speech, the candidate emphasized her plans for improving education and healthcare if elected.

在整个竞选演讲中，候选人强调了她如果当选将改善教育和医疗保健的计划。

万无一失的, 简单易行的

The step-by-step instructions provided a foolproof method for assembling the furniture.

分步说明提供了组装家具的万无一失的方法。

The scars of war run deep in the hearts of the survivors, who still bear the physical and emotional wounds of conflict.

背景

The photographer adjusted the lighting to highlight the background behind the main subject.

摄影师调整了灯光以突出主体后面的背景。

科幻, SF

He enjoys reading science fiction novels set in distant galaxies.

他喜欢阅读以遥远星系为背景的科幻小说。

自动化

不管, 不考虑

I'll be there tomorrow regardless of the weather.

我明天会到那里，不管天气如何。

描绘, 描述

The artist’s work often depicts scenes from daily life in a vibrant style.

这位艺术家的作品经常以充满活力的风格描绘日常生活中的场景。

光

The room was filled with bright light from the lamp.

房间里充满了灯发出的明亮光。

电影的, 影视般的

The novel's descriptive prose created a cinematic experience for readers, vividly depicting scenes and characters.

小说的描述性散文为读者创造了一种电影般的体验，生动地描绘了场景和人物。

偏振, 使光偏振

The filter polarizes sunlight, reducing glare from reflective surfaces.

滤镜偏振太阳光，减少来自反射表面的眩光。

乐观主义者, 乐观的人

The optimist always believes that everything will work out in the end.

乐观主义者总是相信最终一切都会好起来的。

怀疑论者

As a skeptic, Tom always seeks evidence before accepting any new scientific theory.

作为一个怀疑论者，汤姆在接受任何新的科学理论之前总是寻求证据。

警卫, 保安

She hired a guard to watch over her estate while she was away on vacation.

她雇了一名警卫在她度假期间看管她的庄园。

偏袒, 带有偏见地操纵

She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.

她通过偏爱母校的候选人偏袒了招聘过程。

根深蒂固的, 牢固确立的

Her deep-rooted belief in equality guided her actions throughout her life.

她对平等的根深蒂固的信念指导了她一生的行动。

She has a tendency to overthink even the smallest decisions.

代表, 象征

The national flag represents the unity of the country.

国旗代表国家的统一。

贴切地, 相关地

提供, 上菜

Pour the sauce over the pasta and serve it immediately.

将酱汁倒在意大利面上，立即上菜。

高调的, 引人注目的

The high-profile trial captured media attention nationwide.

这场备受瞩目的审判引起了全国媒体的关注。

监视, 监控

The police increased surveillance in the neighborhood after a series of burglaries.

在一系列入室盗窃案发生后，警方加强了该社区的监控。

披露, 揭露

练习, 实践

Daily practice of yoga can improve flexibility and reduce stress.

每天练习瑜伽可以提高灵活性和减轻压力。

修改, 调整

The tailor often modifies dresses to ensure a perfect fit.

裁缝经常修改裙子以确保完美合身。

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。

工作的, 活跃的

She's a working mother, balancing her career with raising her children.

她是一位在职母亲，在事业和抚养孩子之间取得平衡。

实施, 使用

The chef implements a new cooking technique to enhance the flavor of the dish.

厨师采用一种新的烹饪技术来提升菜肴的风味。

证明...有理, 辩护

She had to justify her choice to pursue a career in the arts to her parents, emphasizing her passion and long-term goals.

她不得不向父母证明她选择追求艺术事业的合理性，强调她的热情和长期目标。

现象, 可观察的事实

Northern lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon.

北极光是一种壮丽的自然现象。

不信任的, 怀疑的

The mistrustful colleague questioned the motives behind every decision made by the team.

这位多疑的同事质疑团队做出的每一个决定背后的动机。

奉献, 分配

The company decided to devote a significant portion of its budget to research and development.

公司决定将预算的很大一部分投入研发。

过度的, 过多的

The amount of sugar in the cake was excessive, making it overly sweet.

蛋糕中的糖量过多，使其过于甜腻。

主观的, 个人的

The art critic's review was subjective, reflecting her personal taste rather than objective analysis.

艺术评论家的评论是主观的，反映了她个人的品味而非客观分析。

描绘, 肖像

知识, 熟悉

消费者, 顾客

As a consumer, she prefers products that are eco-friendly and sustainable.

作为消费者，她更喜欢环保和可持续的产品。

透明度报告, 透明度文件

The company released a transparency report on user data requests.

该公司发布了一份关于用户数据请求的透明度报告。

确认偏误, 证实偏差

Confirmation bias can affect how someone judges evidence.

确认偏误会影响某人如何判断证据。