Lesson 24

序数, 顺序数

In a race, the runner who finishes in first place is said to be the winner of the first ordinal.

在一场比赛中，第一个完成比赛的跑者被称为第一个序数的赢家。

Residents were asked to comply with the water conservation ordinance during the drought.

纵坐标, 垂直坐标

The ordinate showed a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.

纵坐标显示假日季节销售额显著增加。

军械, 武器

The military base had a vast storage facility for its ordnance, ensuring readiness for any potential conflicts.

军事基地有一个庞大的军械储存设施，确保为任何潜在冲突做好准备。

承认, 接受

For the therapy to be effective, one must first acknowledge their feelings and emotions.

为了使治疗有效，首先必须承认自己的感受和情绪。

承认, 收到确认

The author included an acknowledgment to those who inspired him at the beginning of his novel.

作者在小说开头对启发他的人表示了感谢。

分歧, 不和

The coach's challenge was not just training the team but also managing the dissension among players.

教练的挑战不仅是训练团队，还要管理球员之间的分歧。

There was open dissent among the committee members over the proposal.

持异议的, 反对的

The conference mainly had a unified view, but a few dissentient attendees sparked heated debates.

会议主要有一个统一的观点，但一些持不同意见的与会者引发了激烈的辩论。

持异议的, 反对的

The team had a clear strategy, but one dissentious player suggested a completely different approach.

团队有一个明确的策略，但一个持不同意见的球员提出了一个完全不同的方法。

医务室, 诊疗所

The old infirmary building, once buzzing with activity, had been converted into a modern health center.

曾经热闹的旧医务室大楼已被改造成一个现代化的健康中心。

虚弱, 衰弱

Mental infirmity can be as debilitating as physical ailments, affecting one's quality of life.

虚弱精神上的可能与身体上的疾病一样使人衰弱，影响生活质量。

"Cats" is the plural of "cat."

复数, 相对多数

颂扬, 赞美

The teacher was eulogized by her students for her unwavering dedication and commitment to their education.

老师因其对学生教育坚定不移的奉献和承诺而受到学生的高度赞扬。

悼词, 颂词

The family asked her to write a eulogy for her grandmother, remembering all the good times they shared.

家人请她为祖母写一篇悼词，回忆他们一起度过的所有美好时光。

Ancient Greek philosophers such as Epicurus developed theories of hedonism.

享乐主义者

The hedonist lived each day seeking out new experiences and pleasures.

享乐主义者每天都生活在寻求新的体验和快乐中。

享乐主义的, 纵欲的

During his youth, he led a hedonistic lifestyle, but as he aged, he began to seek deeper meanings.

在他年轻的时候，他过着享乐主义的生活方式，但随着年龄的增长，他开始寻求更深层次的意义。