Unit 2 - Reference

Cities with a high cost of living often offer higher salaries to compensate.

国际化的

The city’s cosmopolitan atmosphere made it a melting pot of diverse cultures.

这座城市的国际化氛围使其成为多元文化的熔炉。

基础设施, 基础设施群

The government invested billions in rebuilding the nation's aging infrastructure.

政府投资了数十亿用于重建国家老化的基础设施。

温和的, 轻微的

Her mild response to criticism shows her maturity.

她对批评的温和回应显示了她的成熟。

自由

He enjoyed the freedom to travel wherever he wanted.

他享受了去任何他想去的地方旅行的自由。

医疗保健, 医疗服务

Access to affordable healthcare is a major concern for many families in the country.

获得负担得起的医疗保健是该国许多家庭的主要关注点。

Improved infrastructure and healthcare services have contributed to a higher standard of living in urban areas.

纪念碑

The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war.

高耸的纪念碑是为了纪念在战争中英勇作战的士兵而建立的。

犯罪率, 犯罪发生率

The city’s crime rate has decreased due to better law enforcement.

由于更好的执法，这座城市的犯罪率下降了。

失业, 没有工作

She struggled with unemployment after being laid off from her job at the factory.

拥堵, 堵塞

There was heavy congestion on the highway during rush hour.

在高峰时段，高速公路上有严重的拥堵。

污染, 污染物

The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants.

湖中的污染使水对鱼类和植物有毒。

种族的, 民族的

Racial discrimination is a violation of human rights and equality.

种族歧视是对人权和平等的侵犯。

禁区, 禁忌话题

Religion is a no-go area when you talk with her.

宗教是和她交谈时的禁区。

夜生活, 夜间娱乐

The city's nightlife offers an array of bars, clubs, and live music venues.

这座城市的夜生活提供了各种各样的酒吧、俱乐部和现场音乐场所。

I have never been to this part of the city before; it's definitely off the beaten path.

未受破坏的, 原始的

We hiked to an unspoiled beach where the water was crystal clear and the sand pristine.

我们徒步前往一个未受破坏的海滩，那里的水清澈见底，沙子纯净无瑕。

多样的, 各式各样的

The team consisted of individuals from diverse backgrounds, bringing a range of experiences and perspectives to the table.

团队由来自不同背景的个人组成，带来了一系列的经验和观点。

宁静的, 平和的

The tranquil lake mirrored the clear blue sky, offering a perfect escape from the busy world.

宁静的湖泊映照着清澈的蓝天，为忙碌的世界提供了完美的逃避。

并排, 相邻的

The two houses stood side by side on the quiet street.

两栋房子在安静的街道上并排而立。

广阔的, 巨大的

The explorers marveled at the vast desert stretching endlessly before them.

探险者们对他们面前无尽延伸的广阔沙漠感到惊叹。

没劲的, 停了的

The antique clock stood rundown on the mantel until someone rewound it.

那个古董钟在壁炉架上停走了，直到有人给它上发条。

使震惊, 使目瞪口呆

The unexpected news of her promotion stunned her into silence.

她晋升的意外消息震惊了她，使她沉默不语。

打包, 收拾行李

Before the trip, she had to pack her suitcase with essentials.

在旅行前，她不得不把必需品打包进她的行李箱。

裙撑, 裙子的衬垫

理解, 领会

It took a few tries, but eventually, she caught on to the intricacies of the challenging puzzle.

经过几次尝试，她终于理解了这个具有挑战性的谜题的复杂性。

调高, 开大

Can you turn up the radio?I want to listen to this song.

你能调高收音机的音量吗？我想听这首歌。

勉强应付, 过得去

He didn't know the local language, but he could get by using basic phrases and gestures.

他不会当地语言，但可以用基本的短语和手势应付。

融入, 适应

Moving to a new school can be challenging, but she quickly found a way to fit in with her classmates.

搬到一所新学校可能很有挑战性，但她很快就找到了与同学相处融洽的方法。

系上, 扣上

She asked for help to do up the zipper on the back of her dress.

她请求帮忙扣上她裙子后面的拉链。

告知, 通报

Can you fill in the team on the changes in the project timeline?

你能告知团队项目时间表的变更吗？

延迟, 阻碍

A technical issue held up the launch of the new website.

一个技术问题延迟了新网站的推出。

执行, 进行

The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data.

研究团队将进行实验以检验假设并收集数据。

偶然发现, 偶遇

While cleaning out the attic, I came across an old box of photographs from my childhood.

在清理阁楼时，我偶然发现了一盒我童年时的旧照片。

开始喜欢, 对...产生好感

The team took to the coach's leadership style from the beginning.

团队从一开始就喜欢教练的领导风格。

负责, 处理

He will see to the safety regulations before the project begins.

他将在项目开始前负责安全规定。

度过, 熬过

She managed to get through the tough times after losing her job.

失去工作后，她设法度过了艰难时期。

提出, 制定

By the end of the month, I will have come up with a detailed proposal.

到月底，我将 提出 一份详细的提案。

保持, 维持

Regular maintenance helps to keep up the performance of the machinery.

定期维护有助于保持机械的性能。

归结为, 取决于

The success of the project will come down to how well the team collaborates.

项目的成功取决于团队的合作程度。

逃脱, 逃离

The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught him.

小偷试图逃脱，但警察很快抓住了他。

脱下, 摘掉

After a long day at work, I like to take off my high heels.

在漫长的一天工作之后，我喜欢脱下我的高跟鞋。

报复, 还以颜色

He vowed to pay them back for ruining his reputation.

他发誓要因为他们毁了他的名声而报复他们。

照顾, 照料

The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication.

护士通过监测病情和提供药物来照顾生病的病人。

了解最新消息, 赶上新闻

I need to catch up on the latest news.

我需要赶上最新的新闻。

留下, 继续

He plans to stay on as the company's CEO for another year.

他计划作为公司的CEO再留任一年。