Unit 5 - 5D

写序言, 介绍

The author decided to preface the novel with a personal note to the readers.

作者决定用给读者的个人笔记来序言这部小说。

古怪的, 独特的

The quirky café in the neighborhood was known for its mismatched furniture and whimsical décor.

街区的古怪咖啡馆以其不配套的家具和异想天开的装饰而闻名。

超越, 超出

His achievements in the field of science are likely to transcend those of his predecessors.

他在科学领域的成就很可能会超越他的前辈们。

无情的, 残忍的

She climbed the corporate ladder by using ruthless tactics to eliminate her competitors.

她通过使用无情的策略来消除竞争对手，从而爬上了公司的阶梯。

挑战, 邀请竞争

She challenges her colleagues to a friendly chess match every Friday.

她每周五都会挑战她的同事进行一场友好的象棋比赛。

满足, 使高兴

He satisfied his girlfriend by taking her out for a romantic dinner.

他通过带女友去吃浪漫晚餐满足了她。

复仇, 报复

He sought revenge for the betrayal.

他因背叛而寻求复仇。

顶峰, 巅峰

Reaching the pinnacle of the mountain was a remarkable achievement.

到达山的顶峰是一个显著的成就。

结构, 建筑物

The Eiffel Tower in Paris is an iconic structure made of iron lattice.

巴黎的埃菲尔铁塔是由铁格子制成的标志性结构。

覆盖, 遮盖

She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move.

她在搬家时用毯子盖住了精致的家具。

目录学, 书籍研究

Bibliography, as the study of books' production and dissemination throughout history, encompasses the evolution of printing technologies and publishing practices.

书目学，作为研究书籍在整个历史中的生产和传播，涵盖了印刷技术和出版实践的演变。

内容, 内容物

She emptied the contents of her bag onto the table.

页

I turned the page to continue reading the story in the book.

我翻过页继续阅读书中的故事。

词汇表, 术语表

The textbook includes a glossary at the end, providing definitions for key terms and concepts.

教科书末尾包含一个词汇表，提供了关键术语和概念的定义。

书皮, 可拆卸封面

精装书, 硬皮书

She bought the new novel in hardback because it lasts longer than paperbacks.

她买了新小说的精装本，因为它比平装本更耐用。

She wore a ring on her index finger.

印刻, 留下印记

The author's signature was imprinted on the title page of each limited edition book.

作者的签名被印在每本限量版书籍的扉页上。

平装书, 简装本

She preferred the paperback because it was lightweight and easy to carry during her travels.

她更喜欢平装书，因为它轻便，便于旅行时携带。

脊柱

The surgeon carefully examined the patient's spine to assess the extent of the injury.

外科医生仔细检查了病人的脊柱以评估受伤的程度。

标题页, 扉页

The title page of the report featured the project's title in bold letters centered at the top.

报告的标题页在顶部居中位置以粗体字显示了项目标题。

主角, 主人公

The protagonist of the novel is a young orphan who embarks on a journey of self-discovery and adventure.

小说的主人公是一个踏上自我发现和冒险之旅的年轻孤儿。

寒冷, 寒意

She felt a chill in the air as the sun began to set.

当太阳开始落山时，她感到空气中有一丝寒意。

虐待, 暴力

Child abuse is a serious societal issue that requires prompt intervention and support for victims.

儿童虐待是一个严重的社会问题，需要及时干预和对受害者的支持。