Unit 4 - 4A

工程师, 技术员

An engineer's job is to apply scientific principles to solve engineering challenges.

工程师的工作是应用科学原理来解决工程挑战。

引起, 导致

Please don't cause any more problems in class.

请不要在课堂上引起更多问题。

使负担, 加重

The workers had to burden the truck with crates of goods for delivery to the distribution center.

工人们不得不将货物箱装载到卡车上，以便运送到配送中心。

肥胖, 超重

Due to his sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, Tom has become obese.

由于他久坐的生活方式和不良的饮食习惯，汤姆变得肥胖。

屏幕, 显示器

During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience.

在演示期间，演讲者与观众分享了他的屏幕。

心灵, 智力

She has a brilliant mind for solving puzzles.

她有一个解决谜题的出色头脑。

移动, 改变

As the storm approached, residents were advised to shift to higher ground.

随着风暴的临近，居民们被建议转移到更高的地方。

肥胖, 超重

Obesity rates have been steadily rising worldwide, becoming a major public health concern in many countries.

秃头的, 光头的

He used a special shampoo to try to prevent becoming completely bald.

他使用了一种特殊的洗发水，试图防止完全秃顶。

秃头, 脱发

Baldness can be caused by genetics or medical conditions.

秃头可能是由遗传或医疗状况引起的。

禁用, 阻止

Governments may disable specific services during times of crisis for public safety.

政府可能会在危机时期为了公共安全禁用特定服务。

残疾, 残障

He was born with a disability that affects his ability to walk.

他出生时就有一个残疾，这影响了他的行走能力。

使沮丧, 使消沉

The constant rain seemed to depress him even more.

持续的雨似乎让他更加沮丧。

抑郁, 忧郁

After the breakup, he fell into a deep depression.

分手后，他陷入了深深的抑郁。

侵略性的, 有暴力倾向的

He became aggressive during arguments, raising his voice and making threatening gestures.

他在争论中变得好斗，提高了声音并做出了威胁性的手势。

侵略, 敌意

聋的, 听力障碍的

The deaf child communicates using sign language.

聋孩子用手语交流。

耳聋, 失聪状态

Deafness can occur at any stage of life.

耳聋可能发生在生命的任何阶段。

短视的, 目光短浅的

The company’s short-sighted decision to cut research funding hurt its long-term growth.

公司削减研究资金的短视决定损害了其长期增长。

短视, 缺乏长远眼光

The company's shortsightedness led to its downfall.

公司的短视导致了它的垮台。

上瘾的, 易成瘾的

Sugar can be surprisingly addictive, making it hard to cut back on sweets.

糖可以令人惊讶地上瘾，这使得减少甜食变得困难。

成瘾, 上瘾

Addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug use or engagement in a behavior despite harmful consequences.

成瘾是一种复杂的状况，其特征是不顾有害后果而强迫性使用药物或参与某种行为。

不完美的, 有缺陷的

The old chair was comfortable but imperfect, with a wobbly leg.

那把旧椅子很舒服但不完美，有一条摇晃的腿。

不完美, 缺陷

The idea of traveling the world has crossed my mind many times.

She was of two minds about accepting the promotion, as it offered a higher salary but would require longer working hours.

Keep in mind that the meeting is at 3 PM.

George didn't want to come, but we persuaded him to change his mind.