Unit 2 - 2E

年龄, 岁

Age is just a number; it doesn't define your capabilities.

年龄只是一个数字；它不定义你的能力。

常见的, 频繁的

It’s common for people to exchange holiday gifts with friends and family.

人们与朋友和家人交换节日礼物是很常见的。

课程, 课

He completed a photography course to enhance his camera skills.

他完成了一个摄影课程以提高他的相机技能。

事实, 现实

It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the sun.

地球围绕太阳转是一个事实。

第一

He was the first person to climb the mountain.

他是第一个攀登这座山的人。

目的, 目标

His purpose in studying abroad was to immerse himself in a different culture and improve his language skills.

可怕的, 糟糕的

The terrible storm caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure.

可怕的风暴对房屋和基础设施造成了广泛的破坏。

根本, 一点儿

Do you feel sick at all?

你一点也不觉得不舒服吗？

终于, 最后

I've finished my essay at last!

我终于完成了我的文章！

有过错的, 负责的

She realized she was at fault for not completing the report on time.

她意识到自己没有按时完成报告是有过错的。

立刻, 马上

He addressed the issue at once to prevent further complications.

他立即解决了这个问题，以防止进一步的并发症。

危在旦夕, 处于危险中

His reputation is at stake if the project fails.

如果项目失败，他的声誉岌岌可危。

暂时, 目前

For the time being, I am focusing on my studies before deciding on my career path.

目前，我专注于我的学业，然后再决定我的职业道路。

She decided to move to the countryside for good after retiring from her job.

一方面, 例如

I didn't like the movie because, for one thing, the plot was too predictable.

我不喜欢这部电影，因为首先，情节太容易预测了。

掌控中, 掌控局面

As the team leader, she is always in control during project meetings.

作为团队领导，她在项目会议中总是掌控全局。

He was in the wrong when he accused her without any proof.

无论如何, 不管怎样

I don’t know if they will come, but in any case, we’ll start the meeting at 10 AM.

我不知道他们是否会来，但无论如何，我们将在上午10点开始会议。

一方面, 从一方面来说

On the one hand, the new policy promotes efficiency, but on the other hand, it may reduce employee morale.

一方面，新政策促进了效率，但另一方面，它可能会降低员工的士气。

I was planning to buy the expensive car, but on second thoughts, I realized it would be more practical to save money and get a used one.

总的来说, 整体上

On the whole, the conference was informative and well-organized.

总的来说，这次会议内容丰富，组织得很好。

He sent the email to the wrong person by mistake.

意外地, 不小心

She broke the vase by accident while cleaning the shelf.

她在清理架子时不小心打碎了花瓶。

We’ll go with this plan for now, but we can adjust it later.

When faced with a tough decision, if in doubt, seek advice from a mentor.

The situation was finally under control after the intervention.

He came to the event under the impression that it was a casual gathering.

She was under pressure to finish the project by the end of the week.

The new discovery is of interest to scientists worldwide.

最后, 最终

In the end, it was her determination that helped her succeed.

最终，是她的决心帮助她取得了成功。

时间

I need more time to complete this project.

我需要更多时间来完成这个项目。

及时, 按时

Please ensure you arrive in time for the meeting.

请确保你准时参加会议。