Lesson 42

异教徒, 多神教徒

She identified as pagan, celebrating the cycles of nature and the changing seasons.

她自认为是异教徒，庆祝自然的循环和季节的变化。

赞歌, 颂扬之歌

The retiring CEO received a heartfelt paean from the board.

即将退休的首席执行官收到了董事会发自内心的赞歌。

历史表演, 历史重现

记忆, 回忆

抗议, 抱怨

文艺复兴

The Renaissance period is known for its remarkable achievements in art, science, and literature.

文艺复兴时期以其在艺术、科学和文学方面的显著成就而闻名。

复兴, 再生

翻转, 颠倒

逃避, 规避

The company tries to evade taxes by exploiting legal loopholes in the tax code.

该公司试图通过利用税法中的法律漏洞来逃避税收。

可完善的

敷衍的, 表面的

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

他敷衍地点了点头就走开了。

替罪羊, 代罪羔羊

规模, 程度

The scale of the earthquake was so immense that it caused widespread damage across the region.

繁文缛节, 官僚作风

The company has been struggling to get the necessary permits due to all the red tape involved in the process.

由于过程中涉及的所有繁文缛节，该公司一直在努力获得必要的许可。

伤感的, 多愁善感的

The film's maudlin ending left some viewers feeling manipulated by the emotions.

这部电影过于感伤的结局让一些观众感到被情感操纵了。

漩涡, 大漩涡

传说, 神话

重力

Gravity is what keeps the planets in orbit around the Sun and the Moon in orbit around the Earth.

重力是使行星保持在太阳周围轨道上、月球保持在地球周围轨道上的原因。

轻浮的, 肤浅的

The politician was glib, promising reforms she had no intention of delivering.

这位政客很油嘴滑舌，承诺了她无意实施的改革。

类型

Impressionism is a genre of painting known for its focus on light and color.

印象派是一种以注重光和色彩而闻名的绘画流派。