Unit 11

He had to sink or swim in the new job, with no training provided.

We’ll just have to wait and see if the weather improves for our picnic tomorrow.

远近, 到处

They searched far and wide for the missing dog but couldn't find it.

他们四处寻找丢失的狗，但没能找到它。

The couple had to give and take in order to make their marriage work.

I want to go on vacation, but there are too many ifs and buts to consider first.

I will clean my room once and for all today.

不一致的, 不可预测的

The quality of his work is hit-and-miss, so I’m not sure whether to hire him again.

他的工作质量参差不齐，所以我不确定是否要再次雇用他。

The speaker's presentation was short and sweet, delivering the key points in a concise and engaging manner.

As a lawyer, she knows the ins and outs of the legal system.

总的来说, 大体上

By and large, people in this town are friendly and welcoming.

总的来说，这个镇上的人都很友好和热情。

紧张的, 焦虑的

She felt tense before her presentation, worrying about forgetting her lines.

她在演讲前感到紧张，担心会忘记台词。

昏昏沉沉的, 头昏眼花的

After staying up late, he felt groggy in the morning and struggled to wake up.

熬夜后，他早上感到昏昏沉沉，很难醒来。

不一致, 不稳定性

His inconsistency in meeting deadlines led to frustration among his colleagues.

他在截止日期上的不一致导致了他的同事们的沮丧。

滑, 溜

The skater effortlessly slipped across the ice, creating elegant patterns with each glide.

滑冰者轻松地滑过冰面，每次滑动都创造出优雅的图案。

系上, 扣上

She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.

她请求帮忙扣上她裙子后面的拉链。

令人难以置信的, 难以理解的

The complexity of the theory was mind-boggling, even for the experts.

这个理论的复杂性令人难以置信，即使对专家来说也是如此。

咀嚼, 大嚼

During the movie, we sat on the couch and munch on popcorn.

看电影时，我们坐在沙发上嚼爆米花。

随机的, 任意的

He found a random book on the shelf that turned out to be quite interesting.

他在书架上发现了一本随机的书，结果相当有趣。

最坏的情况, 最糟糕的设想

The worst-case scenario would be having to cancel the event at the last minute.

最坏的情况将是在最后一刻不得不取消活动。

复发, 再次出现

The pain in his knee recurred every time he tried to run.

每当他试图跑步时，膝盖的疼痛就会复发。

煞费苦心地, 非常细心地

She painstakingly painted each petal of the flower by hand.

她煞费苦心地手工绘制了花的每一个花瓣。

乏味的, 单调的

The tedious task of filing paperwork made the afternoon drag on.

提交文件的乏味任务让下午变得漫长。

抚摸, 轻抚

She sat on the porch, enjoying the peaceful evening as she stroked her cat's soft fur.

她坐在门廊上，享受着宁静的夜晚，抚摸着她猫咪柔软的毛发。

奇怪的, 奇异的

The bizarre sculpture in the park, with its surreal combination of animal and human features, intrigued passersby.

公园里那尊奇异的雕塑，以其动物和人类特征的超现实组合，引起了路人的好奇。

生动地, 清晰而详细地

She vividly remembers the first time they met, as if it were yesterday.

她清晰地记得他们第一次见面的情景，仿佛就在昨天。

奋斗, 努力

He struggled to lift the heavy box onto the shelf, but with determination, he eventually succeeded.

他努力把沉重的箱子抬到架子上，但凭着决心，他终于成功了。

比赛, 竞赛

The contest for the championship title was intense and thrilling.

争夺冠军头衔的比赛激烈而刺激。

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。

怪异的, 可怕的

The monstrous creature in the horror movie terrified the audience.

恐怖电影中的怪物般的生物吓坏了观众。

旋律

The melody of the song was catchy and easily recognizable, making it a favorite among listeners.

这首歌的旋律朗朗上口且易于识别，使其成为听众的最爱。

现成的, 即用型的

They bought a ready-made cake from the bakery to save time for the party.

他们从面包店买了一个现成的蛋糕，为聚会节省时间。

圆的, 圆形的

The round table provided ample seating for guests, its smooth surface encouraging conversation.

圆形的桌子为客人提供了充足的座位，其光滑的表面鼓励了交谈。

In the world of business, you have to be prepared for the ups and downs of the market, which can be unpredictable.

Sooner or later, everyone faces challenges and adversity in their lives; it's a part of the human experience.

Before making a decision on whether to accept the job offer, she carefully weighed the pros and cons, considering factors such as salary, work-life balance, and career growth.

She enjoys a dessert now and then.

After months of dealing with bureaucratic red tape, he's finally sick and tired of trying to get his paperwork processed correctly.

The trip will take more or less five hours, depending on traffic.

The athlete's performance in the race was characterized by touch-and-go movements as he sprinted towards the finish line.

After a busy week, all I want is some peace and quiet to relax.

After a long journey, Sarah arrived at her destination safe and sound, much to the relief of her family.

Slowly but surely, she improved her fitness by sticking to her workout routine.

I'll be there for you, come rain or come shine, supporting you through thick and thin.