Unit 8 - 8D

开始, 启动

The manager commenced the project by assigning tasks to each team member.

经理通过给每个团队成员分配任务开始了项目。

造成, 施加

The hurricane inflicted significant damage on the coastal town.

飓风给沿海城镇造成了重大损失。

屈服, 投降

After hours of intense debate, the opposition party decided to yield and support the proposed legislation.

经过数小时的激烈辩论，反对党决定屈服并支持提议的立法。

抓住, 夺取

In a panic, she reached out to seize her falling phone before it hit the ground.

在惊慌中，她伸出手去抓住她掉落的手机，以免它掉到地上。

停止, 终止

The company was ordered to desist from any further illegal practices.

该公司被命令停止任何进一步的非法行为。

扣紧, 固定

He couldn't figure out how to fasten the buttons on his shirt with his cold fingers.

他无法弄清楚如何用冰冷的手指扣上衬衫的纽扣。

断言, 宣称

In an interview last month, the athlete asserted that dedication and hard work will always lead to achieving fitness goals.

在上个月的一次采访中，这位运动员断言，奉献和努力工作将始终导致实现健身目标。

原则

The scientific method is based on the principle of empirical evidence, requiring observations and experiments to support hypotheses.

科学方法基于经验证据的原则，需要观察和实验来支持假设。

主要的, 首要的

The principal aim of the initiative is to reduce carbon emissions.

该倡议的主要目标是减少碳排放。

反社会的, 不爱交际的

She seemed antisocial at the party, standing by the wall and answering only when spoken to.

她在派对上显得反社会，站在墙边，只在被搭话时才回答。

不爱交际的, 反社会的

不爱交际的, 不善社交的

He often seemed unsociable, preferring to spend time alone.

他常常显得不合群，更喜欢独自度过时间。

移民, 移居者

Seasonal migrants travel to farms for harvest work every year.

季节性移民每年前往农场进行收割工作。

移民, 外来人口

The government introduced a new policy to support immigrants integrating into the community.

政府推出了一项新政策，以支持移民融入社区。

移民, 移居者

Ellis Island was the gateway for millions of European emigrants seeking a new life in the New World.

埃利斯岛是数百万寻求在新世界开始新生活的欧洲移民的门户。

非法的, 禁止的

Some religions consider consumption of alcohol to be illicit based on doctrine prohibiting intoxication.

一些宗教基于禁止醉酒的教义认为饮酒是非法的。

引出, 获得

The detective skillfully posed questions to elicit a confession from the suspect.

侦探巧妙地提出问题，以引出嫌疑人的供词。

人类的, 人的

The human brain is capable of remarkable feats of creativity and innovation.

人道的, 富有同情心的

The humane treatment of animals is a fundamental principle of ethical farming practices.

对动物的人道待遇是道德农业实践的基本原则。

努力, 尽力

Despite the challenges, he endeavors to create a positive impact in his community.

尽管面临挑战，他仍努力在自己的社区中产生积极影响。