Lesson 36

树状的, 分枝的

The dendroid coral displayed intricate branching patterns, resembling miniature trees.

树枝状珊瑚展示了复杂的分枝模式，类似于微型树木。

干旱的, 干燥的

The Sahara Desert is known for its arid climate, with vast expanses of sand and very little vegetation.

撒哈拉沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名，沙地广阔，植被稀少。

充满, 满载

Their journey was fraught with peril, as they navigated treacherous terrain and unpredictable weather.

他们的旅程充满了危险，因为他们穿越了险恶的地形和不可预测的天气。

人造的, 假的

The restaurant served ersatz coffee made from chicory roots, lacking the rich flavor of real beans.

餐厅供应了由菊苣根制成的替代咖啡，缺乏真正咖啡豆的浓郁风味。

皮疹, 红斑

A rash is a change in the skin's appearance, often characterized by redness, bumps, or blisters.

皮疹是皮肤外观的变化，通常表现为发红、肿块或水疱。

相似的, 类似的

The architecture of the two buildings is akin, displaying similar styles and design elements.

这两座建筑的架构相似，展示了相似的风格和设计元素。

有毛病的, 不能正常工作的

There was something amiss with the computer, as it kept freezing during use.

电脑有些不对劲，因为它在使用过程中不断冻结。

虔诚的, 笃信的

He leads a devout lifestyle, observing religious rituals with unwavering dedication.

他过着虔诚的生活方式，以坚定不移的奉献精神遵守宗教仪式。

阴沉的, 昏暗的

The somber clouds hung low in the sky, casting a shadow over the landscape.

阴沉的云低垂在天空，给风景投下阴影。

穿着拘谨, 打扮得一丝不苟

认真的, 真诚的

He spoke with earnest conviction, demonstrating his sincere and serious belief in his principles.

他以 earnest 的信念说话，展示了他对自己原则的真诚和严肃的信念。

憔悴的, 消瘦的

After weeks of sickness, his face looked gaunt and pale.

在数周的病痛之后，他的脸看起来憔悴而苍白。

淡而无味的, 无味的

The soup was bland, lacking seasoning and spices to enhance its taste.

汤很淡，缺乏调味料和香料来增强其味道。

丰富的, 大量的

The store had a galore selection of toys, offering a wide array of options for children of all ages.

这家商店有丰富的玩具选择，为所有年龄段的孩子提供了广泛的选择。

前卫的

The avant-garde filmmaker pushed the boundaries of narrative structure, crafting abstract, non-linear stories that challenged viewers' perceptions of cinema.

前卫电影制作人突破了叙事结构的界限，创作了抽象的、非线性的故事，挑战了观众对电影的看法。

迟钝的, 理解缓慢的

Despite the clear explanation, he remained obtuse and failed to grasp the concept.

尽管解释得很清楚，他还是迟钝，没能理解这个概念。

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The archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts that shed light on the Gordian civilization.

考古学家发掘出了能揭示戈尔迪安文明的古代文物。

美味的, 可口的

The chef's signature dish was known for its sapid blend of spices and herbs.

厨师招牌菜以其香料和草药的美味混合而闻名。

乏味的, 无味的

The soup was vapid, tasting like warm water with vegetables.

这汤淡而无味，尝起来像温水和蔬菜。

惊骇的, 震惊的

She was aghast when she saw the extent of the damage after the storm.

当她看到风暴后的破坏程度时，她感到震惊。