Test 1 - Reading - Passage 2 (1)

广阔的, 巨大的

The explorers marveled at the vast desert stretching endlessly before them.

探险者们对他们面前无尽延伸的广阔沙漠感到惊叹。

运动

Basketball is a dynamic sport that demands quick thinking and agility.

篮球是一项需要快速思维和敏捷性的动态运动。

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。

大教堂, 主教座堂

The cathedral is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and intricate stained glass windows.

支配, 控制

In the competitive business world, companies strive to dominate their market.

在竞争激烈的商业世界中，公司努力主导他们的市场。

地平线, 天际线

时代, 纪元

The fall of the Berlin Wall marked the beginning of a new era in European politics.

柏林墙的倒塌标志着欧洲政治新时代的开始。

怀疑主义

Her skepticism about the new diet fad led her to research its effectiveness before trying it.

她对新饮食时尚的怀疑促使她在尝试之前研究了它的有效性。

翱翔, 高飞

The eagle soared high above the cliffs, scanning the landscape for prey.

鹰在悬崖上空翱翔，扫视着风景寻找猎物。

尤其， notably

The city is known for its rich history, notably its ancient architecture.

这座城市以其丰富的历史而闻名，尤其是其古老的建筑。

废弃, 闲置

破败, 失修状态

案件, 案例

The lawyer prepared diligently for the upcoming murder case, knowing it would be challenging.

驾驶

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

你应该双手放在方向盘上驾驶。

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。

单-, 独-

The city built a monorail to reduce traffic congestion.

该市建造了一条单轨铁路以减少交通拥堵。

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The old phone is still functional, even though it looks outdated.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

体育竞技场, 室内体育馆

象征性的, 标志性的

圆形剧场, 竞技场

Tourists marveled at the ruins of the ancient Greek amphitheater.

游客们对古希腊圆形剧场的遗迹感到惊叹。

观众, 旁观者

The enthusiastic spectator cheered loudly as her favorite team scored the winning goal in the final minutes of the match.

热情的观众在她最喜欢的球队在比赛的最后几分钟打进致胜一球时大声欢呼。

多才多艺的, 多功能的

Sarah is a versatile employee who can handle both creative projects and detailed analytical work.

莎拉是一位多才多艺的员工，既能处理创意项目，也能处理详细的分析工作。

堡垒, 要塞

The ancient fortress stood atop the hill, overlooking the surrounding countryside.

古老的堡垒矗立在山顶上，俯瞰着周围的乡村。

保护, 保存

Conservation efforts are crucial to preserving endangered species and their habitats.

转换, 转变

She decided to convert the spare room into a home office for remote work.

她决定将备用房间改造成家庭办公室以便远程工作。

舞台, 台

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his monologue.

演员走上舞台来表演他的独白。

斗牛

The matador prepared meticulously for the bullfight, checking his cape and sword one last time.

斗牛士为斗牛精心准备，最后一次检查了他的斗篷和剑。

管辖权, 审判地点

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。

强加, 强迫

The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech.

专制政府试图强加严格的言论自由法规。

罗马斗兽场, 弗拉维圆形剧场

忍受, 容忍

The employees had to endure long working hours during the busy season to meet the project deadline.

为了赶上项目截止日期，员工们不得不在繁忙的季节忍受长时间的工作。

主要的, 首要的

The prime objective of the mission was to ensure the safety of all crew members.

任务的主要目标是确保所有船员的安全。

歌剧

He's an opera singer with a powerful voice.

他是一位声音有力的歌剧歌手。

杰出的, 卓越的

The company's outstanding customer service sets it apart from competitors.

公司出色的客户服务使其在竞争中脱颖而出。

原声的

She preferred the acoustic guitar for its warm, natural tone.

她更喜欢原声吉他，因为它温暖自然的音色。

吸收, 摄取

Plants absorb sunlight to produce energy through photosynthesis.

植物通过光合作用吸收阳光以产生能量。

逐步地, 渐渐地

The student's understanding of the subject improved progressively throughout the semester.

学生对这门学科的理解在整个学期中逐渐提高。

多样地，以不同的方式

The term can be interpreted variously depending on context.

这个术语可以根据上下文以不同的方式解释。

仓库

Our company’s main depot is located on the outskirts of the city to facilitate easy access for deliveries.

我们公司的主要仓库位于城市郊区，以便于送货。

恢复, 回滚

After the updates caused issues, they decided to revert to the previous version of the software.

在更新导致问题后，他们决定恢复到软件的先前版本。

毁坏, 破坏

The flood had the power to ruin the foundation of the house.

洪水有力量毁坏房子的地基。

嵌入, 镶嵌

The artist decided to embed colorful gems into the sculpture to add a touch of sparkle.

艺术家决定在雕塑中嵌入彩色宝石，以增添一丝闪光。

宅邸, 豪宅

钢筋混凝土, 加固混凝土

层, 等级

放置, 定位

The architect decided to situate the building on the edge of the hill for a panoramic view.

建筑师决定将建筑坐落在山丘的边缘以获得全景视野。

郊区的, 城郊的

The suburban neighborhood was known for its quiet streets and spacious homes.

这个郊区的社区以其安静的街道和宽敞的房屋而闻名。

可进入的

The wheelchair ramp made the building more accessible to people with mobility impairments.

轮椅坡道使建筑物对行动不便的人更加可进入。

贡献, 捐赠

Individuals can contribute to the local food drive by donating non-perishable items.

个人可以通过捐赠不易腐烂的物品来为当地的食品募捐活动做出贡献。

创新的, 独创的

The company is known for developing innovative solutions to common environmental challenges.

该公司以开发创新解决方案应对常见环境挑战而闻名。

浪漫主义者, 浪漫主义的追随者

The poet was a true romanticist who valued deep feelings and beauty.

这位诗人是一个真正的浪漫主义者，他珍视深刻的感情和美丽。

织物, 布料

The dress was made from a luxurious silk fabric that shimmered in the light.

这件裙子是用一种在光线下闪闪发光的奢华丝绸面料制成的。

The sniper adjusted his scope before taking the shot.