Test 4 - Reading - Passage 1 (2)

一代, 一代

The older generation often reminisces about life before smartphones became ubiquitous.

年长的一代常常怀念智能手机普及前的生活。

生殖的

Reproductive organs in animals and plants facilitate the production of offspring.

动物和植物中的生殖器官有助于后代的产生。

周期, 循环

The water cycle describes how water moves through the environment in different forms.

水循环描述了水如何以不同形式在环境中移动。

确实, 的确

She did indeed finish the project ahead of schedule.

程度, 范围

大约, 大致

The project will take roughly two months to complete.

该项目将需要大约两个月的时间来完成。

平均

On average, students spend about two hours a day on homework.

平均而言，学生每天花大约两个小时做作业。

符号, 标记

In mathematics, the plus sign (+) is commonly used to represent addition.

在数学中，加号（+）通常用于表示加法。

装备精良的, 设备齐全的

The kitchen was well-equipped with modern appliances.

厨房配备齐全，有现代化的电器。

应对, 处理

She copes with work pressure by prioritizing tasks and maintaining a positive mindset.

她通过优先处理任务和保持积极的心态来应对工作压力。

调整, 调节

The musician often adjusts the tuning of his guitar before each performance.

音乐家经常在每次表演前调整他的吉他调音。

在...下面, 下方

She found her keys under a pile of papers on her desk.

她在桌子上的一堆文件下面找到了钥匙。

不情愿地, 缺乏热情地

She unwillingly accepted the additional workload, feeling overwhelmed by the demands.

她不情愿地接受了额外的工作量，感到被需求压垮了。

不自然地, 非自然地

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。

齐心协力, 团结一致

In tough times, it's crucial for families to pull together and support one another.

在艰难时期，家庭团结一致并相互支持至关重要。

数据, 参考点

In statistical analysis, each individual response serves as a datum for further examination.

在统计分析中，每个单独的响应都作为进一步检查的数据。

记录, 最佳表现

The gymnast achieved a perfect score, setting a new record in the floor exercise event.

体操运动员取得了完美的成绩，在自由体操项目中创下了新纪录。

屈服, 顺从

The defeated army was forced to submit to the conquerors' rule.

战败的军队被迫屈服于征服者的统治。

爱好者, 狂热者

She is a fitness enthusiast who exercises daily.

她是一个每天锻炼的健身爱好者。

估计, 估算

I estimate that there are about 100 people at the party.

我估计派对上有大约100人。

丰富, 大量

The garden was filled with an abundance of blooming flowers in the spring.

春天，花园里开满了大量的花朵。

分销

The company improved its distribution network to ensure products reach stores faster.

连同, 与...一起

An instruction manual came along with the new appliance.

新电器附带了一本说明书。

关键地, 至关紧要地

微妙的, 细腻的

The artist used subtle brushstrokes to create a sense of depth and movement in the painting.

艺术家使用微妙的笔触在画作中创造出深度和运动感。

成人, 成年人

Adults have the freedom to make their own decisions and choices.

成年人有自由做出自己的决定和选择。

多变的, 易变的

The weather in this region is variable, with frequent shifts between sunshine and rain.

这个地区的天气多变，经常在阳光和雨之间转换。

灵活的, 柔韧的

The flexible plastic tubing is used to transport liquids in laboratories and industries.

柔性塑料管用于在实验室和工业中输送液体。

可能的, 有希望的

The doctor believes it's likely that the patient will make a full recovery with proper treatment.

医生认为，通过适当的治疗，病人很可能会完全康复。

出现

As the curtains slowly lifted, the emergence of the elaborately set stage left the audience in awe.

随着帷幕缓缓拉开，精心布置的舞台的出现让观众惊叹不已。

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。

个人, 人

Each individual in the team brings unique skills and perspectives to the project.

团队中的每个个体都为项目带来独特的技能和视角。

以前, 先前

She had previously worked for a different company before joining the current one.

在加入现在的公司之前，她以前在另一家公司工作过。

趋势, 时尚

This trend has influenced how people dress at work.

这种趋势影响了人们在工作中的穿着方式。

精致的, 优雅的

The dainty woman captivated everyone with her small, attractive frame and charming smile.

这位优雅的女士以她小巧、迷人的身材和迷人的微笑吸引了所有人。

符合, 与...一致

The company's decision to raise employee salaries is in line with its commitment to fair compensation practices.

公司提高员工工资的决定符合其对公平薪酬实践的承诺。

压力, 紧张

The constant stress of her job was affecting her health.

她工作中持续的压力正在影响她的健康。

拖, 拉

She drags the suitcase across the airport floor.

她拖着行李箱穿过机场的地板。

横过, 到另一边

She swam across easily despite the strong current.

尽管水流很强，她还是轻松地游过去了。

殖民地, 社区

向北, 北向

The explorers journeyed northward, crossing icy tundras and dense forests.

探险者们向北行进，穿越了冰冻的苔原和茂密的森林。