Dialogue and Discourse

Scientists generalize results from a small study to a larger population.

反对, 抵抗

Many citizens went against the government's policies by participating in protests.

许多公民通过参加抗议活动反对政府的政策。

召唤, 唤起

The witch invoked the spirit of the ancient forest with a chant under the full moon.

女巫在满月下用咒语召唤了古老森林的灵魂。

恳求, 哀求

He pleaded with his boss to reconsider the decision to terminate his employment.

他恳求他的老板重新考虑终止他雇佣的决定。

点, 主要观点

The professor made a crucial point about the importance of environmental conservation.

使产生偏见, 负面影响

Her negative experiences prejudiced her against people from that particular ethnicity.

她的负面经历使她对那个特定种族的人产生了偏见。

激起, 引发

The unexpected news had the power to provoke a range of emotions, from surprise to disbelief.

意外的消息有激起一系列情绪的力量，从惊讶到怀疑。

重新考虑, 再想想

Feeling unsure, she asked her friends to help her reconsider her career path.

感到不确定，她请她的朋友们帮她重新考虑她的职业道路。

A signpost at the crossroads pointed to three different villages.

总结, 概括

To save time, the presenter decided to sum the discussion up quickly.

为了节省时间，主持人决定快速总结讨论。

喋喋不休, 唠叨

The politician continued to yap about his achievements during the campaign.

这位政治家在竞选期间继续吠叫他的成就。

意识形态的

The party's platform is rooted in ideological principles of liberalism and social justice.

该党的纲领植根于自由主义和社会正义的意识形态原则。

不相关的, 无关紧要的

His personal anecdotes were irrelevant to the topic of the lecture.

他的个人轶事与讲座的主题无关。

倾向于, 有...的倾向

After reviewing the details, she inclined to support the new policy.

在审查了细节之后，她倾向于支持新政策。

The steel beam was inflexible under heavy load.

错误, 失误

Recognizing and admitting your mistakes is the first step toward personal growth.

适度的, 合理的

She prefers to eat moderate portions to avoid overeating.

她更喜欢适量的饮食以避免暴饮暴食。

保留, 预留

The company reserves a portion of its profits each quarter for investment in research and development.

该公司每季度预留一部分利润用于研发投资。

未阐明的, 隐含的

The unstated goal of the project was to increase customer satisfaction.

该项目的未明说目标是提高客户满意度。

声音的, 与声音有关的

The vocal cords are responsible for producing sound in the human voice.

声带负责在人类声音中产生声音。

鉴于, 由于

Given that it was raining heavily, we decided to postpone the picnic.

鉴于雨下得很大，我们决定推迟野餐。

不开玩笑, 真的

No kidding, the concert is tonight, and I forgot to buy tickets.

不开玩笑，音乐会就在今晚，我忘了买票。

老实说, 诚实地说

Honest to God, I had no idea the surprise party was for me.

老实说, 我完全不知道那个惊喜派对是为我准备的。

The weather forecast predicts rain for the weekend; having said that, I still think it's worth planning an outdoor activity just in case the weather clears up.

He claimed to have lost weight during the holiday, but if anything, he seemed to have gained a few pounds.

根本, 一点儿

Do you feel sick at all?

你一点也不觉得不舒服吗？

It's just a gimmick.That said, I'd love to do it.

Her dedication to her work was beyond doubt, as she consistently delivered exceptional results.

敌意, 敌对

The hostility between the two rival teams was evident throughout the entire match.

两支敌对球队之间的敌意在整个比赛中都很明显。

主流, 主流文化

Despite her unconventional ideas, she managed to gain acceptance in the mainstream over time.

尽管她的想法非常规，但随着时间的推移，她设法在主流中获得了认可。

客观性

The journalist prided herself on her objectivity, always presenting the facts without bias.

这位记者以她的客观性为荣，总是毫无偏见地呈现事实。

主观性

The art critic's review was filled with subjectivity, reflecting her personal tastes and preferences.

艺术评论家的评论充满了主观性，反映了她个人的品味和偏好。

前提, 假设

The entire debate was based on the premise that economic growth benefits all members of society.

整个辩论是基于经济增长惠及社会所有成员的前提。

说, 讲

He was saying that he wanted to quit his job and travel the world.

他说他想辞掉工作去环游世界。

I initially agreed to the plan, but on second thought, I think it might be too risky.

声音, 音调

Her voice was soft and soothing, perfect for reading bedtime stories.

她的声音柔和而舒缓，非常适合读睡前故事。

团结

The workers stood together in solidarity to demand fair wages and better working conditions.

工人们团结一致，要求公平的工资和更好的工作条件。