Test 2 - Reading - Passage 3 (2)

公用事业

In winter, the utility costs rise because of the increased use of heating.

冬天，由于取暖用量的增加，公用事业费用上升。

多样的, 各式各样的

The team consisted of individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing a range of experiences and perspectives to the table.

团队由来自不同背景的个人组成，带来了一系列的经验和观点。

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。

仅仅, 只不过

I merely asked a question; I didn't accuse anyone.

我仅仅问了一个问题；我没有指责任何人。

贴标签, 标记

I will label the boxes with their contents for easy unpacking.

我会用它们的内容标记箱子，以便轻松拆箱。

进步, 进展

The company's technological advance has been remarkable this year.

公司今年的技术进步非常显著。

开创性的, 突破性的

The scientist's groundbreaking research led to a major breakthrough in cancer treatment.

科学家的开创性研究导致了癌症治疗的重大突破。

克制, 忍住

Despite the urge to argue, she will refrain from responding to the critical comments.

尽管有争论的冲动，她将克制自己不回应那些批评的评论。

完全, 彻底

The puzzle was entirely solved by the dedicated team.

这个谜题被专注的团队完全解决了。

变化

There is a small variation in temperature between day and night.

昼夜之间温度有微小的变化。

选择

目标

Her main objective is to complete the project by the end of the month.

她的主要目标是在月底前完成这个项目。

可见的, 在视线内

来源, 起源

The provenance of the painting was traced back to the 18th century.

这幅画的出处可以追溯到18世纪。

运作, 操作

The machine operates smoothly when all components are in good condition.

当所有组件都处于良好状态时，机器运行顺畅。

强迫, 迫使

The tight deadline constrained the team to work late nights to complete the project on time.

紧迫的截止日期迫使团队熬夜工作以按时完成项目。

先前的, 以前的

They discussed the prior agreements before finalizing the contract.

在最终确定合同之前，他们讨论了先前的协议。

抛弃

Sarah felt a deep sense of pain when her parents decided to abandon her.

莎拉感到深深的痛苦，当她的父母决定抛弃她时。

探索, 发现

She explores new neighborhoods every weekend to discover hidden gems.

她每个周末探索新的社区，以发现隐藏的宝石。

保卫, 保护

The brave soldier defended the country during the battle.

勇敢的士兵在战斗中保卫了国家。

反驳, 证明...是错误的

The scientist conducted experiments to disprove the theory.

科学家进行了实验以反驳这一理论。

概述, 简要描述

Before writing the essay, the student outlined the main ideas to organize the structure.

在写论文之前，学生概述了主要思想以组织结构。

假设, 假定

His assumption about the meeting time was incorrect.

他对会议时间的假设是错误的。

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。

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。

观点, 立场

例外, 豁免

There was an exception in the policy for emergency cases.

紧急情况政策中有一个例外。

理想的, 完美的

The vacation spot offered the ideal combination of relaxation and adventure.

这个度假胜地提供了放松与冒险的理想组合。

渴望, 向往

Living in a small town, he always aspired to travel the world and experience different cultures firsthand.

住在一个小镇上，他一直渴望周游世界并亲身体验不同的文化。

承认

声誉, 名誉

His reputation was damaged after the scandal was exposed to the public.

丑闻曝光后，他的声誉受到了损害。

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。

发展

The development of new technologies has transformed modern life.

新技术的发展改变了现代生活。

寻找, 寻求

The detective regularly seeks clues to solve complex cases.

侦探定期寻找线索以解决复杂案件。

转身, 背对

She instinctively turned away from the unpleasant scene.

她本能地从令人不快的场景中转过身去。

必要性, 必需

In many jobs, having a reliable internet connection is a necessity for performing daily tasks effectively.

在许多工作中，拥有可靠的互联网连接是有效执行日常任务的必要性。

激起, 引发

The unexpected news had the power to provoke a range of emotions, from surprise to disbelief.

意外的消息有激起一系列情绪的力量，从惊讶到怀疑。

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。

巧合

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same outfit to the party.

他们俩在派对上穿同样的衣服是一个奇怪的巧合。

妥协, 达成折衷

In a business negotiation, both parties compromised on pricing to secure a mutually beneficial deal.

在商业谈判中，双方在价格上妥协以确保达成互利协议。

不幸的遭遇, 失败的冒险

Their backpacking trip through the jungle became a misadventure when one person contracted a parasite.

他们穿越丛林的背包旅行变成了一次不幸的经历，当一个人感染了寄生虫。

纯净的, 天然的

She prefers to drink pure water without any added flavors or sweeteners.

她更喜欢喝纯净的水，不添加任何味道或甜味剂。

意外发现, 幸运的偶然

Finding that quaint little bookstore on our vacation was pure serendipity.

在我们的假期中找到那家古雅的小书店纯属意外发现。

粘贴, 固定

She affixes a stamp to each envelope before mailing the letters.

她在寄信前贴邮票到每个信封上。

赞美诗集, 圣歌集

出色地, 巧妙地

She argued her case brilliantly in the debate.

她在辩论中出色地论证了自己的观点。

惊人地, 非凡地

The team worked phenomenally well to complete the project ahead of schedule.

团队非常出色地合作，提前完成了项目。

便利贴, 便条纸

She wrote a reminder on a Post-it and stuck it to her computer monitor.

她在便利贴上写了一个提醒，并把它贴在电脑显示器上。

巧妙的, 有创造力的

The ingenious inventor devised a machine that could solve complex mathematical equations.

ingenious 的发明家设计了一种可以解决复杂数学方程的机器。

设计, 绘制

The architect often designs modern homes with sustainable features.

建筑师经常设计具有可持续特征的现代住宅。

平庸的, 陈腐的

Despite the extravagant decorations, the party turned out to be banal and uneventful, with the same mundane conversations and activities.

尽管装饰奢华，派对结果却平淡无奇，毫无新意，只有那些老套的对话和活动。

机械的

The mechanical device automatically sorts items based on size and weight.

机械装置根据大小和重量自动分类物品。

根本上, 基本上

Fundamentally, the success of a team depends on the cooperation of its members.

基本上，团队的成功取决于其成员的合作。

召唤, 唤起

The witch invoked the spirit of the ancient forest with a chant under the full moon.

女巫在满月下用咒语召唤了古老森林的灵魂。

怀疑的, 不确定的

He appeared doubtful about the reliability of the information he received.

他对他收到的信息的可靠性显得怀疑。

His calm tone gives the lie to his angry words.

天真的, 幼稚的

She was naive to the ways of the world, trusting everyone she met without question.

她对世界的种种方式天真，毫无疑问地信任她遇到的每一个人。