Lesson 33

羞怯, 缺乏自信

Her diffidence kept her from speaking up in meetings.

她的羞怯使她不敢在会议上发言。

羞怯的, 缺乏自信的

Despite being knowledgeable, his diffident nature kept him from contributing in meetings.

尽管知识渊博，但他羞怯的天性使他在会议上无法做出贡献。

食物, 营养

Fresh fruits and vegetables provide essential aliment for a healthy diet.

新鲜水果和蔬菜为健康饮食提供必需的营养。

赡养费, 抚养费

After the divorce, she was awarded monthly alimony payments to support her financially.

离婚后，她被授予每月的赡养费以支持她的经济。

瞥见, 看到

I have glimpsed the rare comet in the night sky.

我瞥见了夜空中罕见的彗星。

微光闪烁, 发出微弱的光

The stars began to glimmer in the night sky.

星星开始在夜空中闪烁。

古怪的, 奇异的

Her outlandish outfit, featuring mismatched patterns and extravagant accessories, turned heads at the formal event.

她那古怪的装扮，以不匹配的图案和奢华的配饰为特色，在正式活动中引起了人们的注意。

愤怒, 愤慨

The news of the corruption scandal caused an outrage among the citizens, who demanded justice.

腐败丑闻的消息在要求正义的公民中引起了愤怒。

舷外支架, 侧稳定器

Fishermen in the Pacific Islands traditionally use outriggers on their boats for better balance.

太平洋岛屿的渔民传统上在他们的船上使用舷外支架以获得更好的平衡。

有棱角的, 角形的

The angular skyscraper dominated the city skyline, its sleek lines and geometric shapes drawing the eye.

有棱角的摩天大楼占据了城市的天际线，其流畅的线条和几何形状吸引了目光。

真实的, 正宗的

The antique vase was confirmed as authentic by experts, ensuring its historical value.

这个古董花瓶被专家确认为真品，确保了它的历史价值。

现代性, 当代性

The artist’s work reflects the modernity of the 21st century, blending technology with traditional techniques.

这位艺术家的作品反映了21世纪的现代性，将技术与传统技艺融为一体。

时髦的, 流行的

She wore a modish dress that perfectly captured the latest trends for the season.

她穿了一件时髦的连衣裙，完美捕捉了本季的最新趋势。

少量, 一点点

She showed a modicum of patience while waiting for the results.

她在等待结果时表现出一点耐心。

变态, 色情狂

The character in the novel was portrayed as a pervert, making others uncomfortable with his actions.

小说中的角色被描绘成一个变态，他的行为让别人感到不舒服。

可渗透的, 多孔的

The soil in the garden was pervious, allowing rainwater to easily seep into the ground.

花园里的土壤是透水的，允许雨水轻易渗入地下。

不纯的, 被污染的

The water was impure, contaminated by chemicals from the nearby factory.

水是不纯的，被附近工厂的化学品污染了。

The goods were transported by rail across the country.

玩笑, 友好的戏弄

The team enjoyed some light raillery during their break, which kept the mood cheerful.

团队在休息时享受了一些轻松的玩笑，这保持了愉快的气氛。