Unit 11

华丽的, 精致的

She wore a fancy gown to the ball, adorned with intricate lace and jewels.

她穿着一件华丽的礼服去参加舞会，上面装饰着复杂的花边和珠宝。

豪华的, 高雅的

The posh restaurant was known for its gourmet cuisine and chic ambiance.

这家高档餐厅以其美食和别致的氛围而闻名。

吹嘘, 夸耀

Unable to contain his excitement, he began to brag about the promotion he received at work.

无法抑制自己的兴奋，他开始吹嘘自己在工作中获得的晋升。

吹嘘, 夸耀

During the interview, the candidate couldn't help but boast about their extensive experience and impressive track record

在面试过程中，候选人忍不住吹嘘自己丰富的经验和令人印象深刻的业绩记录。

极限, 界限

The engineer's innovative designs pushed the limits of modern technology.

工程师的创新设计推动了现代技术的极限。

限制, 局限

The doctor advised him to confine his activities to avoid aggravating his injury.

医生建议他限制活动以避免加重伤势。

结果, 效果

The medication had the desired result of reducing the patient's symptoms.

药物达到了减少患者症状的预期效果。

She learned that skipping classes had serious consequences on her grades.

渴望, 向往

She yearns for the freedom to pursue her passions.

她渴望有追求自己激情的自由。

口渴

He satisfied his thirst with a refreshing glass of lemonade after mowing the lawn.

他在修剪草坪后用一杯清爽的柠檬水解渴。

优势

His experience in digital marketing gave him a significant advantage over other job applicants.

受益, 获益

By attending the workshop, she hoped to benefit from expert advice.

通过参加研讨会，她希望能从专家建议中受益。

不受控制的, 失控的

The uncontrolled use of fireworks can pose a danger to public safety.

不受控制的烟花使用可能对公共安全构成危险。

猖獗的, 失控的

Crime was rampant in the city after the blackout.

停电后，城市中的犯罪活动猖獗。

服装, 衣物

The designer created a stunning garment that was the highlight of the fashion show.

设计师创造了一件令人惊叹的服装，成为时装秀的亮点。

服装, 套装

She carefully selected her outfit for the interview, wanting to make a good impression.

使复杂化, 使困难

Introducing a new software halfway through the project might complicate our progress.

在项目中途引入新软件可能会使我们的进展复杂化。

复杂的, 复合的

The human brain is a complex organ with billions of interconnected neurons.

人类大脑是一个由数十亿相互连接的神经元组成的复杂器官。

使困惑, 难住

The complex instructions on the assembly manual baffled the new employees.

组装手册上的复杂说明难倒了新员工。

使困惑, 使复杂化

The intricate puzzle often perplexes even the most experienced solvers.

复杂的谜题常常困惑即使是最有经验的解谜者。

二流的, 质量低劣的

The hotel was second-rate, with outdated furnishings and poor service.

这家酒店二流，家具过时，服务差。

The cake was mediocre, dry and almost inedible.

时尚

Fashion trends can vary greatly depending on the region and culture.

时尚趋势可能因地区和文化而有很大差异。

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。

年老的,古老的

She cherished the wisdom and experience that came with being old.

她珍惜随着变老而来的智慧和经验。

古代的, 古老的

She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class.

她在历史课上研究了像埃及人和希腊人这样的古代文明。

古董的, 古老的

With its exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance, the antique furniture in the room added a touch of elegance to the decor.

凭借其精湛的工艺和历史意义，房间里的古董家具为装饰增添了一丝优雅。

当前的, 目前的

The current economic conditions are challenging for many businesses.

当前的经济状况对许多企业来说具有挑战性。

原创的，真正的

The painting was an original work by the artist, not a reproduction.

这幅画是艺术家的原创作品，不是复制品。

最新的, 更新的

The report is up-to-date, including the most recent statistics on market growth.

报告最新，包括关于市场增长的最新统计数据。

使显得古老, 赋予古老的外观

He decided to antiquate the wooden dresser to give it a rustic look.

他决定做旧木制梳妆台，以赋予它一种乡村的外观。

公平的, 公正的

All students are treated equally by her because she is a fair teacher.

她对待所有学生都一视同仁，因为她是一位公平的老师。

偏袒, 带有偏见地操纵

She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.

她通过偏爱母校的候选人偏袒了招聘过程。

不公正的, 不公平的

The court's decision to convict him without sufficient evidence was unjust.

法院在没有充分证据的情况下判定他有罪的决定是不公正的。

公正的, 中立的

The mediator remained impartial throughout the negotiations to ensure a fair outcome.

调解人在整个谈判过程中保持公正，以确保公平的结果。

偏执的, 顽固的

His bigoted remarks about people from other cultures caused an uproar at the meeting.

他对其他文化的人的偏执言论在会议上引起了轩然大波。

The tightrope walker demonstrated incredible balance.

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。

完美的, 无瑕的

He's the perfect candidate for the job with all his experience.

凭借他的所有经验，他是这份工作的完美人选。

有缺陷的，不完美的

Despite its flawed design, the vintage car still held sentimental value for its owner.

尽管设计有缺陷，这辆复古车对其主人来说仍然具有情感价值。

有缺陷的, 故障的

The car was recalled due to faulty brakes that posed a safety risk.

由于有故障的刹车存在安全风险，该车被召回。

完美无缺的, 无瑕疵的

Her presentation was faultless, and everyone was impressed.

她的演讲完美无瑕，每个人都印象深刻。

无瑕的, 一尘不染的

She kept her house immaculate, with every surface gleaming and spotless.

她保持她的房子一尘不染，每个表面都闪闪发光，一尘不染。

无瑕疵的

His impeccable timing made him a skilled musician.

他无可挑剔的时机感使他成为了一位技艺高超的音乐家。

重要的, 关键的

Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources.

节约用水对于自然资源的可持续利用重要。

琐碎的, 微不足道的

The meeting was delayed by trivial issues that could have been resolved quickly.

会议被琐碎的问题拖延了，这些问题本可以迅速解决。

关键的, 必要的

During the negotiation, reaching a compromise on the key issues was critical to reaching a mutually beneficial agreement.

在谈判过程中，就关键问题达成妥协对于达成互利的协议是关键的。

紧急的, 迫切的

The patient's condition is urgent, and they need to see a doctor right away.

病人的情况紧急，需要立即看医生。

微不足道的, 琐碎的

The argument stemmed from a petty disagreement over office supplies.

这场争论源于对办公用品的琐碎分歧。

轻浮的, 肤浅的

His frivolous attitude towards his studies often landed him in trouble with his teachers.

他对学习的轻浮态度经常让他在老师那里惹上麻烦。

He was late again, just the usual stuff.

You just finished your book?Great stuff!I can't wait to read it.

同义词, 等效词

"Happy"" is a synonym for "joyful."

同义词是指与同一语言中的另一个词具有相同或几乎相同含义的词。

In times of crisis, leaders must be made of sterner stuff to inspire confidence and action.

Ah, that's the stuff.Nothing like a cold beer after a long day's work.

反义词, 对义词

"Day" and "night" are classic antonyms, contrasting the two times of day.

"白天"和"夜晚"是经典的反义词，对比了一天中的两个时间。

He attended a small function at his friend's house.

机器, 设备

The factory installed new machines to increase production efficiency.

工厂安装了新机器以提高生产效率。

电器, 设备

The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances like a dishwasher and microwave.

厨房配备了现代化的电器，如洗碗机和微波炉。

选择, 选项

The menu offered a wide choice of dishes.

菜单提供了广泛的菜肴选择。

选项, 选择

You have the option to choose between different colors for your new car.

消费者, 顾客

As a consumer, she prefers products that are eco-friendly and sustainable.

作为消费者，她更喜欢环保和可持续的产品。

购物者, 顾客

The shopper carefully inspected each item on the shelves before selecting the perfect gift for her friend's birthday.

购物者在为她朋友的生日选择完美礼物之前，仔细检查了货架上的每一件商品。