Unit 8

任何地方, 到处

We looked anywhere we thought he might have gone.

我们找遍了我们认为他可能去的任何地方。

随时, 任何时候

Anytime, happy to assist!

随时, 乐意协助！

大学, 学院

I am excited to start college and pursue my degree.

我很兴奋开始大学并追求我的学位。

课程, 课

He completed a photography course to enhance his camera skills.

他完成了一个摄影课程以提高他的相机技能。

传统的, 经典的

The restaurant offers a traditional menu, focusing on familiar comfort foods rather than trendy dishes.

餐厅提供传统菜单，专注于熟悉的舒适食物，而不是时尚菜肴。

参加, 出席

Employees must attend the mandatory training session next week.

员工必须参加下周的强制性培训会议。

会议

The annual tech conference attracts thousands of professionals from around the world.

年度科技会议吸引了来自世界各地的数千名专业人士。

讲座, 讲课

The lecturer provided handouts to accompany the lecture.

讲师提供了讲义以配合讲座。

度, 温度度数

A right angle measures 90 degrees.

直角测量为90度。

扩大, 扩展

The company's operations expanded rapidly, opening new branches in multiple cities.

公司的业务迅速扩展，在多个城市开设了新分支机构。

职业, 事业

She's pursuing a career in medicine and hopes to become a doctor.

她正在追求医学事业，并希望成为一名医生。

小路, 路径

Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park.

骑自行车的人和步行者共享穿过公园的小路。

晋升, 升职

A promotion often comes with increased responsibilities.

晋升往往伴随着责任的增加。

专业的

She is a professional photographer, specializing in portrait and wedding photography.

许可, 授权

Companies let users use their software legally by licensing it under certain terms.

公司通过在某些条款下许可其软件，让用户合法使用他们的软件。

认证, 证明

中心, 中间

She placed a vase of flowers on the center of the dining table.

她把一花瓶的花放在餐桌的中央。

教育, 教学

She pursued higher education by attending a prestigious university.

她通过上一所名牌大学来追求高等教育。

更喜欢, 偏爱

She prefers the blue dress for the party because it's her favorite color.

她更喜欢在派对上穿蓝色的裙子，因为那是她最喜欢的颜色。

家教, 私人教师

She hired a math tutor to help her daughter improve her grades.

她雇了一位数学家教来帮助女儿提高成绩。

期待, 预料

The weather forecast led us to expect rain this weekend.

天气预报让我们期待这个周末会下雨。

实际上, 事实上

Many people assumed she was the manager, but, actually, she's a senior consultant.

许多人以为她是经理，但实际上，她是一名高级顾问。

评论, 批评

She reviewed the latest novel, highlighting its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes.

她评论了最新小说，强调了其引人入胜的角色和发人深省的主题。

竞争力

关注, 兴趣

Environmental issues are a major concern for many people.

环境问题是许多人的主要关注点。

合作, 协作

The project's success depended on the cooperation between engineers and designers.

项目的成功取决于工程师和设计师之间的合作。

创造力

Her perseverance in studying every day led to excellent results.

自信, 自信心

Her self-confidence grew as she successfully completed each challenge.

随着她成功完成每一项挑战，她的自信增长了。

自律, 自我控制

Waking up at 5 AM daily for workouts requires strong self-discipline.

每天凌晨5点起床锻炼需要很强的自律性。

宽容

The community prided itself on its tolerance, welcoming people of all backgrounds and beliefs.

社区以其宽容为傲，欢迎来自各种背景和信仰的人们。

武术, 格斗技

He has been studying martial arts since he was a child, starting with karate and later branching out into jiu-jitsu.

他从小就开始学习武术，从空手道开始，后来扩展到柔术。

The project has a strict budget for equipment.

花费, 费用

Keeping track of your monthly expenses can help you create a realistic budget.

便士, 分

He found a lucky penny on the sidewalk.

他在人行道上发现了一枚幸运的便士。

习惯, 习俗

Drinking water first thing in the morning is a healthy habit.

早上第一件事喝水是一个健康的习惯。

包围, 环绕

The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

这座城市被美丽的乡村环绕。

杂乱, 混乱

The desk was covered in clutter from unfinished work.

桌子上堆满了未完成工作的杂物。

寂静的, 无声的

The silent forest was only disturbed by the occasional rustle of leaves.

寂静的森林只是偶尔被树叶的沙沙声打扰。

不断地，持续地

She was constantly checking her phone for messages.

她不断查看手机上的消息。

声称, 断言

The controversial article regularly claims that a UFO sighting occurred last night.

这篇有争议的文章经常声称昨晚发生了不明飞行物目击事件。

假设, 假定

She often assumes that everyone agrees with her perspective.

她经常假设每个人都同意她的观点。

整洁的, 整齐的

必然地, 不可避免地

Learning a new language necessarily involves making mistakes along the way.

判断, 评估

She judges the quality of the book based on its plot and character development.

她根据情节和角色发展来评判书的质量。

接近, 靠近

She approached the podium with confidence before giving her speech.

她在发表演讲前自信地走近了讲台。

好奇的, 感兴趣的

She's so curious; she always asks questions and loves to explore new topics.

她非常好奇；她总是问问题，喜欢探索新话题。

尽管, 虽然

The business thrived despite the economic downturn.

尽管经济衰退，企业依然蓬勃发展。

反对, 抵抗

The workers opposed the safety changes, pushing back against the new regulations.

工人们反对安全变更，抵制新规定。

相同的, 一模一样的

The two keys are identical; I can't distinguish one from the other.

这两把钥匙一模一样；我无法区分它们。

忙碌的, 繁忙的

As a student, Jenny is always busy with assignments, exams, and extracurricular activities.

作为一名学生，珍妮总是忙于作业、考试和课外活动。

野心, 成功的渴望

Fueled by boundless ambition, the young entrepreneur launched her tech startup despite the crowded market.

律师, 法律代表

The attorney presented a strong case in court on behalf of his client.

律师代表他的客户在法庭上提出了一个强有力的案件。

防卫者, 保护者

朋友, 伙伴

James and David have been best buddies since they were kids, always looking out for each other.

詹姆斯和大卫从小就是最好的朋友，总是互相照顾。

There's a slight chance of rain this afternoon.