Lesson 1A

个性, 性格

Despite her shy personality, she's a fantastic performer on stage.

尽管她性格害羞，但她在舞台上是一位出色的表演者。

深情的, 亲切的

The couple shared an affectionate embrace after being apart for weeks.

这对夫妇在分开几周后分享了一个深情的拥抱。

有雄心的, 雄心勃勃的

Always the ambitious student, she dreamed of attending a top university and then establishing her own global enterprise.

一直是个雄心勃勃的学生，她梦想着进入一所顶尖大学，然后建立自己的全球企业。

果断的, 自信的

She made an assertive argument during the meeting, clearly outlining her proposal.

她在会议上提出了一个自信的论点，清楚地概述了她的提议。

专横的, 爱发号施令的

She has a bossy attitude that often frustrates her coworkers, as she tends to micromanage every project.

她有一种专横的态度，经常让她的同事感到沮丧，因为她倾向于对每个项目进行微观管理。

诚实的

The honest cashier returned the extra change that the customer had mistakenly received.

诚实的收银员退还了顾客误收的额外零钱。

忠诚的, 忠实的

The loyal friend stood by his side through thick and thin, offering unwavering support.

忠诚的朋友在他身边经历了风风雨雨，提供了坚定不移的支持。

成熟的, 成年的

Despite her young age, she possessed a mature appearance, with features that belied her years.

尽管她年纪轻轻，却拥有成熟的外表，特征与她的年龄不符。

喜怒无常, 情绪化

She's so moody lately, swinging between happiness and sadness from one moment to the next.

她最近很情绪化，一会儿高兴一会儿难过。

思想开明的, 宽容的

The open-minded teacher encouraged her students to explore different viewpoints and challenge their own beliefs.

思想开明的老师鼓励她的学生探索不同的观点并挑战自己的信念。

外向的, 善于交际的

The outgoing student eagerly participated in group activities and made friends easily.

外向的学生热情地参加了小组活动，并且很容易交到朋友。

病人

As a nurse, she must be kind and attentive to all her patients.

作为一名护士，她必须对所有病人都友善和细心。

可靠的, 可信赖的

He's reliable, always delivering on his promises and consistently producing quality work.

他可靠，总是兑现承诺，并始终如一地产生高质量的工作。

敏感的, 有同理心的

She has a sensitive nature, always attuned to the feelings of those around her.

她有一种敏感的天性，总是能体察周围人的感受。

固执的, 顽固的

Despite overwhelming evidence, he remained stubborn in his belief that he was always right.

尽管有压倒性的证据，他仍然固执地认为自己总是对的。

明亮的, 灿烂的

The bright sun shone down on the beach, warming the sand.

明亮的太阳照耀在海滩上，温暖了沙子。

认真的, 勤勉的

She is a conscientious worker who always ensures that every detail is perfect.

她是一个认真负责的工人，总是确保每一个细节都完美无缺。

确定, 建立

Scientists regularly determine the chemical composition of substances in the laboratory.

温柔的, 和蔼的

He has a gentle nature, always treating others with kindness and understanding.

他性格温和，总是以善良和理解对待他人。

足智多谋, 机智

She is a resourceful entrepreneur, always finding innovative ways to overcome challenges in her business.

她是一位足智多谋的企业家，总能找到创新的方法来克服业务中的挑战。

讽刺的, 挖苦的

His sarcastic remarks often left others feeling offended or belittled.

他的讽刺言论常常让别人感到被冒犯或贬低。

自给自足的, 独立的

After years of practice, the farm became self-sufficient, growing enough food and resources to sustain itself year-round.

经过多年的实践，农场变得自给自足，种植足够的食物和资源以全年维持自身。

自发的, 冲动的

His spontaneous decision to take a road trip meant he left without even packing a bag.

他一时兴起决定去公路旅行，意味着他甚至没有打包行李就离开了。

His income has remained steady throughout the economic downturn.

简单, 直接

His explanation of the problem was straightforward, making it easy for everyone to understand.

他对问题的解释直截了当，让每个人都容易理解。

同情的, 有同情心的

The teacher was sympathetic to the student who was struggling with the coursework.

老师对那个在课程上遇到困难的学生表示同情。

彻底的, 细致的

The editor was thorough in her review, catching every small error in the manuscript.

编辑在她的审阅中非常细致，发现了手稿中的每一个小错误。

偶然发现, 偶遇

While cleaning out the attic, I came across an old box of photographs from my childhood.

在清理阁楼时，我偶然发现了一盒我童年时的旧照片。

Deep down, she knew that her decision was driven by fear rather than genuine concern.

总的来说, 整体上

On the whole, the conference was informative and well-organized.

总的来说，这次会议内容丰富，组织得很好。

倾向于, 往往

Some plants tend to thrive in direct sunlight, while others prefer shade.

一些植物倾向于在阳光直射下茁壮成长，而另一些则喜欢阴凉处。

习语, 成语

The idiom 'kick the bucket' means to die, and its meaning is quite different from the literal interpretation of kicking a bucket.

习语 'kick the bucket' 的意思是死亡，其含义与字面解释踢一个桶大不相同。

Despite her fame and success, the actress remains down to earth and is known for treating everyone with kindness.

冷鱼, 冷漠的人

At social gatherings, she tends to be a bit of a cold fish, preferring to keep to herself rather than engaging with others.

在社交聚会上，她往往有点冷鱼，宁愿独处也不愿与他人交往。

容易上当的人, 软柿子

Because he was known as a soft touch, his friends frequently borrowed money from him and rarely paid it back.

因为他被称为软柿子，他的朋友经常向他借钱，很少还钱。

急性子, 脾气暴躁

She has a quick temper and often loses her composure during arguments.

她脾气暴躁，经常在争论中失去冷静。

Despite his intimidating appearance, he's actually really kind-hearted and wouldn't harm a flea.

He just watches TV and never lifts a finger to help with the dishes.

A woman with a heart of gold gives us lodging for the night.

My neighbor's loud parties every weekend are a real pain in the neck; I can never get a good night's sleep.

Ever since he got that promotion, he's been so full of himself that it's hard to have a conversation with him.

As an entertainer, Andrew is the life and soul of every event he performs at.His energy and showmanship liven up any room.