Unit 2 - 2A

遥远的, 偏远的

The remote village nestled deep in the mountains was accessible only by a rugged trail.

深藏在山中的偏远村庄只能通过一条崎岖的小径到达。

海象, 海象属

The walrus used its tusks to pull itself onto the ice.

海象用它的长牙把自己拉上了冰面。

生存, 生计

The workers earned barely enough for subsisten

工人们挣的钱勉强够生存。

窒息, 喘不过气

The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.

封闭的房间让他觉得没有新鲜空气就会窒息。

深刻的, 强烈的

The novel had a profound impact on readers, prompting deep reflection on the human condition.

这部小说对读者产生了深刻的影响，促使人们对人类状况进行深刻反思。

危及, 使处于危险中

Ignoring safety protocols can endanger workers on a construction site.

忽视安全协议可能会危及建筑工地上的工人。

严厉的, 残酷的

The teacher's harsh criticism demoralized the students.

老师的严厉批评使学生们士气低落。

不可避免地

With the heavy rain, traffic jams inevitably ensued on the city streets.

大雨导致城市街道上不可避免地出现了交通堵塞。

责任, 义务

She accepted the responsibility of leading the project team.

她接受了领导项目团队的责任。

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。

一把, 一捧

She scooped up a handful of sand and let it trickle through her fingers.

她舀起一把沙子，让它从指间滑落。

要求, 索取

The workers decided to demand higher wages and better working conditions during the negotiations.

工人们决定在谈判期间要求更高的工资和更好的工作条件。

相关性

The professor questioned the relevance of the argument.

教授质疑了这一论点的相关性。

抓住, 紧握

He reached out to grasp the handle of the door.

他伸出手去抓住门的把手。

尊重, 钦佩

I respect my grandfather for his wisdom and life experiences.

我尊重我的祖父，因为他的智慧和人生经历。

知识, 学问

His knowledge of history allowed him to provide insightful explanations during the discussion.

他对历史的知识使他在讨论中能够提供有见地的解释。

感觉, 知觉

Sight is a sense that allows us to see the world around us.

视觉是一种让我们能够看到周围世界的感觉。

自然的, 天然的

She prefers using natural ingredients in her skincare products to avoid harsh chemicals.

她更喜欢在她的护肤品中使用天然成分以避免刺激性化学物质。

外太空, 宇宙空间

Outer space is characterized by the absence of air, so astronauts must wear spacesuits to survive the vacuum and extreme conditions.

外层空间的特点是缺乏空气，因此宇航员必须穿着宇航服才能在真空和极端条件下生存。

The stable had several bays among other colored horses.

河口, 江口

The estuary teemed with marine life, providing a vital habitat for many species.

河口充满了海洋生物，为许多物种提供了重要的栖息地。

冰川, 永久冰

Scientists study glaciers to understand the effects of climate change on ice melt and sea-level rise.

科学家研究冰川以了解气候变化对冰融化和海平面上升的影响。

草原, 牧场

Many animals live in the vast grassland.

许多动物生活在广阔的草原上。

浮冰, 冰原

The ship carefully navigated through the floes as it made its way through the Arctic waters.

船在北极水域中航行时，小心翼翼地穿过浮冰。

小溪, 溪流

The stream runs through the forest and into the lake.

小溪穿过森林流入湖泊。

山脉, 山岭

The Himalayas are the highest mountain range in the world.

喜马拉雅山脉是世界上最高的山脉。

半岛, 几乎岛

The Iberian Peninsula is home to Spain and Portugal, surrounded by water on three sides.

伊比利亚半岛是西班牙和葡萄牙的所在地，三面环水。

简单, 朴素

The room was decorated in a plain style, with minimal furniture and neutral colors.

房间以朴素的风格装饰，家具极少，颜色中性。

池塘, 水池

The tranquil pond reflected the colors of the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picturesque scene.

宁静的池塘倒映着周围树木和天空的颜色，创造出一幅如画的景象。

沼泽, 湿地

The swamp was teeming with diverse wildlife, from alligators to herons and turtles.

沼泽里充满了多样的野生动物，从鳄鱼到苍鹭和乌龟。

苔原, 冻原

The Arctic tundra is characterized by its cold, treeless landscape and permafrost, making it a harsh environment for plant and animal life.

北极苔原的特点是寒冷、无树的景观和永久冻土，使其成为动植物生命的恶劣环境。

小行星, 岩石天体

Scientists study asteroids to learn about the early solar system and potential threats to Earth.

科学家研究小行星以了解早期太阳系和对地球的潜在威胁。

星座, 星群

Orion is a well-known constellation visible in the winter sky.

猎户座是冬季天空中可见的一个著名星座。

星系

Galaxies can vary in shape and size, with types including spiral, elliptical, and irregular galaxies, each having distinct structures and characteristics.

星系在形状和大小上可以有所不同，类型包括螺旋星系、椭圆星系和不规则星系，每种都有独特的结构和特征。

陨石, 流星体

Scientists analyzed the composition of the meteorite that fell in the desert last month.

科学家们分析了上个月落在沙漠中的陨石的成分。

月亮, 地球的天然卫星

Can you see the moon peeking out from behind the clouds?

你能看到月亮从云层后面探出头来吗？

行星, 天体

Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system.

木星是我们太阳系中最大的行星。

太阳系, 太阳系

Earth is one of eight planets in the solar system.

地球是太阳系中八颗行星之一。

星星, 天体

I looked up at the night sky and saw a shooting star.

我仰望夜空，看到了一颗流星。

太阳, 白昼之星

The sun shines brightly, lighting up the entire sky.

太阳明亮地照耀着，照亮了整个天空。

宇宙

Astronomers study distant galaxies to understand the vastness and complexity of the universe.

天文学家研究遥远的星系以理解宇宙的广阔和复杂性。