Unit 8 Lesson A

邻里, 社区

I grew up in a small, rural neighborhood outside the city.

我在城市外的一个小农村社区长大。

大约, 左右

The event starts around 7 p.m.

活动大约在晚上7点开始。

镇, 城镇

I live in a small town surrounded by beautiful countryside.

我住在一个被美丽乡村包围的小镇上。

银行, 金融机构

Can you recommend a reliable bank for opening a new account?

你能推荐一家可靠的银行来开新账户吗？

书店, 书局

The quaint bookstore on the corner not only offers a vast array of books but also a charming selection of stationery, making it a favorite destination for bibliophiles and writers alike.

角落里的那家古雅的书店不仅提供各种各样的书籍，还有迷人的文具选择，使其成为书迷和作家的最爱目的地。

公交车站

She waited at the bus stop for nearly twenty minutes before her bus finally arrived.

她在公交车站等了将近二十分钟，公交车才终于到站。

咖啡店, 茶馆

He works part-time at a coffee shop near the university.

他在大学附近的一家咖啡店兼职工作。

加油站, 加气站

They stopped at the gas station to fill up the tank before continuing their road trip.

他们在继续公路旅行之前停在加油站加满油箱。

酒店, 旅馆

Can you recommend a budget-friendly hotel in the city center?

你能推荐一家位于市中心的预算友好型酒店吗？

图书馆

I spent the afternoon studying at the local library.

我下午在当地的图书馆学习。

报摊, 报刊亭

He stopped at the newsstand to buy the morning paper.

他在报摊前停下来买晨报。

地铁, 地下铁路

I like reading a book during my subway ride.

我喜欢在地铁乘车时看书。

地铁站, 地铁车站

They waited for the next train at the subway station.

他们在地铁站等下一班火车。

超市, 大卖场

He works as a cashier at the supermarket, scanning and bagging customers' items.

他在超市当收银员，扫描并装袋顾客的物品。

大道, 林荫道

The grand avenue was flanked by elegant mansions and stately government buildings.

这条宏伟的大道两旁是优雅的豪宅和庄严的政府大楼。

一切, 每件事

After the tornado, everything in the town was destroyed.

龙卷风过后，镇上的一切都被摧毁了。

找到, 发现

Did you find the remote control for the television?

你找到电视的遥控器了吗？

位置, 地点

The new office location is closer to public transportation, making it more accessible for employees.

新办公室的位置更靠近公共交通，使员工更容易到达。

打开, 解锁

He opens the window to let in some fresh air.

他打开窗户让一些新鲜空气进来。

主街, 大街

The new bakery opened on Main Street last week.

新面包店上周在Main Street开业了。

好, 优秀

She has a good memory and can remember details easily.

她有一个好的记忆力，可以轻松记住细节。

旁边, 紧挨着

The basketball court is situated next to the fitness center, encouraging physical activities and sports.

篮球场位于健身中心旁边，鼓励身体活动和运动。

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。

之间, 中间

The cat squeezed between the fence posts to get into the garden.

猫在篱笆柱之间挤过去进入了花园。

角落, 角

The cat hid in the corner of the room, away from the noisy guests.

猫躲在房间的角落里，远离吵闹的客人。