第 102 单元

第 2021–2040 个单词 · proof, soil, smart, layer, upset, tooth

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proof
#2021
noun, verb
证据；证明；证明材料
Information or evidence that shows something is true or correct.
能够证明某件事是真实或正确的信息或证据。
1. The police found proof that someone had entered through the window.
  警方找到了有人从窗户进入的证据。
2. Do you have any proof of purchase for this jacket?
  你有这件夹克的购买凭证吗？
3. The teacher asked us to prove our answers with clear proof.
  老师要求我们用清楚的证据证明答案正确。
4. Her smile was proof that she felt better after resting.
  她的笑容证明休息后感觉好多了。
5. The chef tasted the soup to prove it needed more salt.
  厨师尝了尝汤，以确定是否需要再加些盐。
soil
#2022
noun, verb
土壤；弄脏
The top layer of earth where plants grow; to make something dirty.
植物生长的地表土层；使某物变脏。
1. These flowers grow well in rich soil with plenty of sunlight.
  这些花在肥沃、阳光充足的土壤里长得很好。
2. Please remove your muddy shoes before you soil the clean carpet.
  请先脱掉沾满泥的鞋子，再免得把干净的地毯弄脏。
3. The farmer tested the soil before planting seeds in the field.
  农民在田里播种前检测了土壤。
4. Heavy rain washed soil from the hillside and covered the road.
  大雨冲走了山坡上的土壤，覆盖了道路。
5. Wash your hands after gardening because soil can contain harmful germs.
  园艺后要洗手，因为土壤中可能含有有害的细菌。
smart
#2023
adjective, verb
聪明的；明智的；时髦的；刺痛
Intelligent, sensible, or neatly dressed; it can also mean feeling a sharp pain.
聪明、明智或穿着整洁时髦；也可以表示感到一阵剧烈的疼痛。
1. She's smart enough to solve difficult problems without asking for help.
  她很聪明，不用求助就能解决难题。
2. That was a smart choice; we booked the cheaper train tickets early.
  那是个明智的选择；我们提前订了更便宜的火车票。
3. He wore a smart jacket to the job interview yesterday.
  昨天他穿了一件时髦的夹克去参加工作面试。
4. Buying a smart thermostat can save energy and lower your monthly bills.
  买一个智能恒温器可以节省能源，降低每月的账单。
5. My finger still smarts where I cut it while cooking.
  我做饭时割伤了手指，现在伤口还在刺痛。
layer
#2024
noun, verb
层；层次
a level or sheet of material covering something; to arrange something in levels
覆盖在某物上的一层材料；把某物分层排列
1. Spread a thin layer of butter on each slice of bread.
  在每片面包上抹一层薄薄的黄油。
2. The cake has three layers of chocolate, cream, and fresh strawberries.
  这个蛋糕有三层，分别是巧克力、奶油和新鲜草莓。
3. Wear several layers of clothing because the mountain weather changes quickly.
  多穿几层衣服，因为山里的天气变化很快。
4. The workers are layering the bricks to build a strong garden wall.
  工人们正在一层层砌砖，建造一堵结实的花园围墙。
5. The doctor found a thin layer of fluid around the patient’s lung.
  医生发现患者的肺周围有一层薄薄的积液。
upset
#2025
adjective, verb, noun
难过的；心烦的；使心烦；意外败北
Feeling unhappy or worried, or making someone feel unhappy or worried.
感到难过或担心，或使某人感到难过或担心。
1. I felt upset when my best friend forgot my birthday.
  我最好的朋友忘了我的生日，我很难过。
2. Please do not get upset about the mistake; we can fix it.
  别为这个错误烦心，我们可以改正。
3. The loud noise upset the baby during our train journey.
  我们乘火车时，吵闹声把宝宝弄得很不安。
4. She was upset stomach after eating too much spicy food.
  吃了太多辣的东西后，她胃不舒服。
5. The upset at school ended when the teacher spoke calmly.
  老师平静地说了几句话后，学校里的那场风波就平息了。
tooth
#2026
noun
牙齿
One of the hard white parts in your mouth that you use for biting and chewing.
嘴里坚硬的白色部分之一，用来咬东西和咀嚼食物。
1. I brush my teeth twice a day to keep them healthy.
  我每天刷两次牙，让牙齿保持健康。
2. The dentist found a small hole in one of my teeth.
  牙医发现我的一颗牙上有个小蛀洞。
3. My baby is crying because his first tooth is coming through.
  我的宝宝正在哭，因为他的第一颗牙要长出来了。
4. She lost a tooth while eating an apple at school.
  她在学校吃苹果时掉了一颗牙。
5. This steak is so tough that I can hardly bite it with my teeth.
  这块牛排太硬了，我几乎没法用牙齿咬动。
representation
#2027
noun
表现；代表；代理；体现
A way of showing or describing someone or something.
以某种方式展示或描述某人或某物。
1. The painting is a beautiful representation of the family home.
  这幅画是对这个家庭住宅的美好呈现。
2. The map is a simple representation of the area around our hotel.
  这张地图简单地展示了我们酒店周边的区域。
3. The company sent a lawyer to act in representation of its workers.
  公司派了一名律师代表其员工。
4. The museum's representation of ancient life includes tools, clothes, and cooking pots.
  博物馆对古代生活的展示包括工具、衣服和烹饪用的锅。
5. The doctor explained how pain can be a representation of another health problem.
  医生解释说，疼痛可能是另一个健康问题的表现。
preparation
#2028
noun
准备；准备工作
The work of getting ready for something, especially an event, activity, or difficult situation.
为某件事做好准备的工作，尤其是为某个活动、事件或困难情况所做的准备。
1. Good preparation helped me stay calm during my first job interview.
  充分的准备帮助我在第一次求职面试时保持冷静。
2. The chef began preparations for dinner while the guests were still outside.
  客人还在外面时，厨师就开始准备晚餐了。
3. Our teacher gave us a week for preparation before the final test.
  老师给了我们一周的时间准备期末考试。
4. We checked our travel preparations before leaving for the airport.
  出发去机场前，我们检查了一下旅行准备工作。
5. The nurse explained how preparation could make the medical examination easier.
  护士解释说，做好准备可以让体检更轻松。
dispute
#2029
noun, verb
争议；争论；提出异议
an argument or disagreement, or to argue about something
争论或分歧，或者就某事进行争论
1. The neighbors had a dispute about loud music late at night.
  邻居们因为深夜播放大声音乐发生了争执。
2. The company is in dispute with a supplier over an unpaid bill.
  这家公司因一张未付款的账单与供应商发生争议。
3. They disputed the price of the damaged phone at the shop.
  他们在店里对那部损坏手机的价格提出了异议。
4. The students disputed which team had won the school match.
  学生们争论到底是哪支球队赢得了校际比赛。
5. The doctor disputed the patient's claim that the medicine caused the pain.
  医生对患者所说的“药物导致疼痛”提出了质疑。
agenda
#2030
noun
议程；日程安排；计划表
A list of topics or tasks planned for a meeting, day, or event.
为会议、一天或某项活动安排的主题或任务清单。
1. The first item on today’s agenda is choosing a date for the party.
  今天议程的第一项是确定聚会的日期。
2. Our manager sent the meeting agenda before everyone arrived at work.
  经理在大家到公司之前发来了会议议程。
3. The teacher added a short discussion about homework to tomorrow’s agenda.
  老师在明天的议程中加入了一个关于家庭作业的简短讨论。
4. We had a busy agenda for our weekend trip, including museums and a boat tour.
  我们的周末旅行安排得很满，包括参观博物馆和乘船游览。
5. The doctor’s agenda was full, so I waited thirty minutes for my appointment.
  医生的日程排得很满，所以我等了三十分钟才看上病。
emphasis
#2031
noun
强调；重点
Special importance given to something to make people notice or understand it.
为了让人们注意或理解某事而特别重视它。
1. The teacher placed emphasis on speaking clearly during the English lesson.
  老师在英语课上强调要把话说清楚。
2. The report puts great emphasis on improving customer service at work.
  这份报告着重指出，在工作中改善客户服务非常重要。
3. The chef added emphasis to the fresh vegetables by keeping the dish simple.
  厨师把菜做得简单，以此突出了新鲜蔬菜的风味。
4. The doctor placed particular emphasis on getting enough sleep each night.
  医生特别强调每晚要保证充足的睡眠。
5. Our guide put special emphasis on arriving at the airport early.
  我们的导游特别提醒大家要早点到机场。
edition
#2032
noun
版本；版次
A particular form of a book, newspaper, magazine, or other published work.
书籍、报纸、杂志或其他出版物的某一种特定形式。
1. I bought the latest edition of my favorite cooking magazine yesterday.
  我昨天买了我最喜欢的烹饪杂志的最新版本。
2. The new edition of this dictionary includes many useful everyday words.
  这本词典的新版本收录了许多实用的日常用词。
3. Our teacher asked us to read the online edition before class.
  老师要求我们在课前阅读网络版。
4. The newspaper's weekend edition has a special section about local restaurants.
  这份报纸的周末版有一个介绍本地餐馆的特别栏目。
5. She collects different editions of the same book from around the world.
  她从世界各地收集同一本书的不同版本。
silver
#2033
noun, adjective
银；银色的
A shiny gray metal, or the color and appearance of that metal.
一种有光泽的灰色金属，或这种金属的颜色和外观。
1. She wore a beautiful silver necklace to the wedding.
  她戴着一条漂亮的银项链参加婚礼。
2. The restaurant placed silver spoons beside every plate.
  餐厅在每个盘子旁边都放了银勺。
3. My grandfather keeps old silver coins in a small wooden box.
  我爷爷把古老的银币放在一个小木盒里。
4. The swimmer won a silver medal at the school competition.
  这名游泳运动员在学校比赛中获得了一枚银牌。
5. The moon made the lake look silver that night.
  那天晚上，月光让湖面看起来银光闪闪。
entertainment
#2034
noun
娱乐；娱乐活动
Shows, movies, music, and other activities that entertain people.
娱乐人们的表演、电影、音乐以及其他活动。
1. The hotel offers evening entertainment for guests every night.
  这家酒店每晚都为客人提供娱乐活动。
2. We watched a comedy show for entertainment after dinner.
  晚饭后，我们看了一场喜剧表演来娱乐一下。
3. The city has plenty of entertainment, including theaters, concerts, and museums.
  这座城市有丰富的娱乐活动，包括剧院、音乐会和博物馆。
4. The children organized entertainment for parents at the school festival.
  孩子们在学校节庆活动上为家长安排了娱乐节目。
5. The train provided entertainment during our long journey.
  在漫长的旅途中，火车上提供了娱乐活动。
honest
#2035
adjective
诚实的；坦诚的
Telling the truth and not cheating, stealing, or hiding what you really think.
说实话，不作弊、不偷窃，也不隐瞒自己的真实想法。
1. Please be honest with me about what happened at school today.
  今天在学校发生了什么，请如实告诉我。
2. She gave an honest answer when her manager asked about the mistake.
  经理问起那次失误时，她给出了诚实的回答。
3. The shop assistant was honest and said the cheaper jacket was better.
  店员很诚实地告诉我，那件便宜些的夹克更好。
4. My friend was honest about feeling nervous before the long flight.
  我的朋友坦言，长途飞行前他很紧张。
5. The doctor gave me an honest opinion about my unhealthy eating habits.
  医生坦诚地告诉我，他对我不健康的饮食习惯有什么看法。
undertake
#2036
verb
承担；着手；承诺
to begin and accept responsibility for a difficult task or piece of work
开始着手并承担一项艰巨任务或工作的责任
1. She undertook the difficult task of organizing the community festival.
  她承担起了组织社区节庆活动这一艰巨任务。
2. The company undertook a major project to improve its customer service.
  这家公司着手开展了一项重大项目，以改善客户服务。
3. He undertook to look after his neighbor’s dog while she traveled.
  他答应在邻居出门旅行期间帮她照看狗。
4. The school is undertaking a study of healthy eating among teenagers.
  这所学校正在开展一项关于青少年健康饮食的研究。
5. After several tests, the doctor undertook treatment for her back pain.
  经过几次检查后，医生开始为她治疗背痛。
retail
#2037
noun, adjective, verb
零售；零售业；零售的
The sale of goods directly to customers, or connected with selling goods this way.
直接向顾客销售商品，或与这种销售方式有关的。
1. She works in retail and helps customers choose clothes every day.
  她在零售行业工作，每天帮助顾客挑选衣服。
2. Retail stores are usually busiest during the holiday shopping season.
  零售店在假日购物季通常最忙。
3. The company sells its products through retail stores and its website.
  这家公司通过零售店和网站销售产品。
4. The retail price includes taxes, but delivery costs extra.
  零售价包含税费，但配送费另算。
5. He bought the shoes at a retail outlet near the airport.
  他在机场附近的一家品牌直销店买了这双鞋。
wire
#2038
noun, verb
电线; 金属丝; 电汇
A thin metal thread, or to send money quickly using a bank service.
细金属丝，或通过银行服务快速汇款。
1. The electrician replaced the old wire behind the kitchen wall.
  电工更换了厨房墙后面的旧电线。
2. Please wire the payment to our company before Friday.
  请在周五之前将款项电汇到我们公司。
3. I found a loose wire under my desk and taped it safely.
  我在书桌下面发现了一根松动的电线，并用胶带把它安全地固定好了。
4. The students used wire to build a small bridge in science class.
  科学课上，学生们用金属丝搭了一座小桥。
5. She wore a silver wire bracelet with her blue dress.
  她穿着蓝色连衣裙，戴着一条银丝手链。
unlikely
#2039
adjective
不太可能；未必
Not likely to happen or be true.
不太可能发生或属实。
1. Rain is unlikely this afternoon, so we can eat outside.
  今天下午不太可能下雨，所以我们可以在户外吃饭。
2. It is unlikely that the shop will have my size today.
  今天店里不太可能有我的尺码。
3. She seemed an unlikely choice for team captain, but everyone trusted her.
  她似乎不太像是队长的人选，但大家都信任她。
4. A serious illness is unlikely, but the doctor ordered more tests.
  患重病的可能性不大，但医生还是要求做更多检查。
5. We are unlikely to catch the early train if we leave now.
  如果我们现在出发，就不太可能赶上早班火车了。
gay
#2040
adjective
同性恋的
Attracted romantically or sexually to people of the same sex.
在感情上或性方面被同性吸引的。
1. My gay uncle lives with his partner in a small apartment downtown.
  我那位同性恋叔叔和他的伴侣住在市中心的一间小公寓里。
2. The school held a gay pride event during the summer festival.
  学校在夏季节日期间举办了一场同性恋骄傲活动。
3. She came out as gay to her closest friends last year.
  去年，她向最亲近的朋友公开了自己是同性恋。
4. This neighborhood has several gay-friendly cafés and clothing stores.
  这个街区有几家对同性恋者友好的咖啡馆和服装店。
5. The gay couple booked a hotel room for their anniversary trip.
  这对同性伴侣为周年纪念旅行预订了一间酒店客房。

proof

soil

smart

layer

upset

tooth

representation

preparation

dispute

agenda

emphasis

edition

silver

entertainment

honest

undertake

retail

wire

unlikely

gay