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Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)

Cambridge IELTS 18 - Academic / Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)

Test 2 - Reading - Passage 2 (2)

48 Words

24m

1
fallible
fa
lli
ble
形容词

易错的, 可能出错的

The accuracy of eyewitness testimony is fallible, as memory can be influenced by various factors such as time, stress, and suggestibility.

目击者证词的准确性是易错的,因为记忆可能会受到时间、压力和易受暗示性等多种因素的影响。

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for the sake of {sb/sth}
介词

为了某人或某事的利益, 出于对某人或某事的关心

He moved to the seaside for the sake of his health.

他为了健康的缘故搬到了海边。

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ethically
e
thi
ca
lly
副词

道德上

The debate considered the issue ethically as well as legally.

辩论从伦理上以及法律上考虑了这个问题。

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cog
ni
tive
ly
副词

认知上

The educational game engages children cognitively, promoting learning and problem-solving skills.

教育游戏认知上吸引儿童,促进学习和解决问题的能力。

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the moral high ground
content.phrase
6
route
route
名词

路线, 航线

She looked at the route map before her road trip.

她在公路旅行前看了路线图。

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steer
steer
动词

驾驶, 操纵

He expertly steered the car through the winding mountain roads.

他熟练地驾驶汽车穿过蜿蜒的山路。

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direction
di
rec
tion
名词

方向, 方位

She looked in the direction of the sound, curious about what was happening nearby.

她朝声音的方向看去,好奇附近发生了什么。

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utopian
u
to
pian
形容词

乌托邦的, 理想主义的

In his novel, Thomas More envisioned a utopian society based on principles of equality and common property.

在他的小说中,托马斯·莫尔设想了一个基于平等和共同财产原则的乌托邦社会。

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vision
vi
sion
名词

视力, 视觉

His vision was impaired due to a genetic condition that affected his eyesight.

由于一种影响视力的遗传状况,他的视力受到了损害。

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destination
des
ti
na
tion
名词

目的地

After a long day of hiking, reaching the mountaintop felt like a triumph and a well-deserved destination.

经过一天的漫长徒步旅行,到达山顶感觉像是一场胜利和一个当之无愧的目的地

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sufficient
su
ffi
cient
形容词

足够的, 适当的

He had saved a sufficient amount of money to purchase the new computer.

他存了足够的钱来买新电脑。

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clarity
cla
ri
ty
名词
14
give
give
动词

给, 交付

The librarian gave me a book to borrow for my research.

图书管理员了我一本书借给我的研究。

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tribal
tri
bal
形容词

部落的, 部落相关的

The tribal elders gathered to discuss matters of governance and tradition within the community.

部落长老们聚集在一起讨论社区内的治理和传统问题。

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conflict
conf
lict
动词

冲突, 对立

His personal beliefs often conflict with the principles of his profession, leading to internal struggles.

他的个人信仰经常与他的职业原则冲突,导致内心挣扎。

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suffer
su
ffer
动词

遭受, 忍受

They suffered the consequences of their actions.

他们承受了自己行为的后果。

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contribute
cont
ri
bute
动词

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

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point
point
名词

点, 主要观点

The professor made a crucial point about the importance of environmental conservation.

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guide
guide
动词

引导, 指导

The map will guide you to the destination.

地图将引导你到达目的地。

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sacrifice
sac
ri
fice
动词

牺牲, 放弃

Parents often sacrifice personal time to ensure the well-being and happiness of their children.

父母经常牺牲个人时间以确保孩子的福祉和幸福。

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autonomy
au
to
no
my
名词

自治

The region fought for years to achieve autonomy from the central government.

该地区为从中央政府获得自治权而奋斗了多年。

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discourage
dis
cou
rage
动词

劝阻, 禁止

The school discouraged the use of cell phones by implementing a ban on mobile devices during class hours to maintain a focused learning environment.

学校通过在上课时间禁止使用移动设备来阻止使用手机,以保持专注的学习环境。

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lapse
lapse
名词

疏忽, 因注意力不集中而导致的错误

His lapse in concentration during the test led to several simple mistakes.

他在测试中的疏忽导致了一些简单的错误。

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presently
pre
sent
ly
副词

目前, 现在

The manager is presently in a meeting and will be available later.

经理目前在开会,稍后会有空。

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[take] it for granted
content.phrase

I took it for granted that my car would start every morning until it finally broke down.

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27
discriminate
dis
cri
mi
nate
动词

歧视

The company was accused of discriminating against women in its hiring practices.

该公司被指控在其招聘实践中歧视女性。

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in favor of
in favor of
介词

支持, 为了

He spoke in favor of the motion, arguing that it would benefit the community.

他发言支持该动议,认为这将有益于社区。

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deny
de
ny
动词

否认, 拒绝承认

The accused continued to deny any involvement in the theft, despite the evidence.

尽管有证据,被告仍继续否认与盗窃案有任何牵连。

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ethical
e
thi
cal
形容词

道德的

It is important for businesses to make ethical decisions that consider the well-being of all stakeholders.

企业做出道德决策,考虑所有利益相关者的福祉,这一点很重要。

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silicon
si
li
con
名词
32
notice
not
ice
动词

注意到, 察觉

I couldn't help but notice the beautiful sunset as I walked along the beach.

我沿着海滩散步时,不禁注意到美丽的日落。

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far-fetched
far
fetched
形容词

牵强的, 难以置信的

His explanation for being late was so far-fetched that no one believed him.

他迟到的解释如此牵强,以至于没有人相信他。

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input
in
put
名词

She gave input on the proposed changes.

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35
resource
re
source
名词

资源, 自然资源

The country's natural resources include oil, natural gas, and minerals.

该国的自然资源包括石油、天然气和矿物。

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role
role
名词

角色

Despite her minor role in that movie, she made a strong impression.

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efficiently
e
ffi
cient
ly
副词

高效地, 有效地

The new software system allows employees to process orders more efficiently, reducing manual errors.

新软件系统使员工能够更高效地处理订单,减少手动错误。

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act
act
动词

行动, 干预

The company decided to act quickly to address customer complaints and improve its services.

公司决定迅速采取行动以解决客户投诉并改善其服务。

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in the interest of
介词

为了...的利益, 出于对...的考虑

The company implemented new safety measures in the interest of protecting its employees from potential hazards.

公司实施了新的安全措施,为了保护员工免受潜在危险。

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taxpayer
tax
payer
名词

纳税人, 纳税者

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deprive of
deprive of
动词

剥夺, 夺走

The harsh punishment sought to deprive the convict of freedom for an extended period.

严厉的惩罚旨在长期剥夺罪犯的自由。

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senior
se
nior
名词

大四学生, 高年级学生

In college, seniors have the opportunity to complete a senior thesis.

在大学里,大四学生有机会完成一篇毕业论文。

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treat
treat
动词

对待, 处理

Always treat animals with care and compassion.

始终以关怀和同情心对待动物。

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equally
eq
ua
lly
副词

同样地

Both candidates are equally qualified for the position.

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specify
spe
ci
fy
动词

指定, 详细说明

In the meeting agenda, please specify the topics you'd like to discuss.

在会议议程中,请指定您想讨论的主题。

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trough
trough
名词

檐槽, 雨水槽

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gatekeeper
gate
kee
per
名词

看门人, 门卫

The gatekeeper checked everyone's identification before allowing them into the exclusive event.

看门人在允许任何人进入独家活动之前检查了每个人的身份证明。

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stick to
stick to
动词

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。

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