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第 2141–2160 个单词 · pub, perception, naturally, currency, database, initially

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pub
#2141
noun
酒吧；酒馆
A place where people buy and drink alcoholic drinks, and often eat or talk.
人们购买和饮用酒类饮品的地方，通常也供应食物，供人们聊天。
1. We met at the pub for a drink after work.
  下班后，我们在酒吧碰面喝了一杯。
2. The pub serves good food, including burgers and homemade soup.
  这家酒吧供应美味的食物，包括汉堡和自制汤。
3. There is a small pub near our hotel in the village.
  我们住的村子里，酒店附近有一家小酒馆。
4. My friends usually go to the pub on Friday evenings.
  我的朋友们通常周五晚上去酒吧。
5. The pub was crowded, so we found seats outside.
  酒吧里挤满了人，所以我们在外面找了座位。
perception
#2142
noun
看法；认知；感知
The way you notice, understand, or judge someone or something.
你注意、理解或判断某人或某事的方式。
1. Her perception of the new manager changed after their first meeting.
  第一次见面后，她对新经理的看法变了。
2. The advertisement changed customers’ perception of the product’s quality.
  这则广告改变了顾客对产品质量的看法。
3. Our perception of time changes when we are busy or having fun.
  忙碌或玩得开心时，我们对时间的感知会发生变化。
4. His hearing problems affected his perception of what people were saying.
  他的听力问题影响了他对别人所说内容的理解。
5. Cultural differences can influence people’s perception of healthy food.
  文化差异会影响人们对健康食品的看法。
naturally
#2143
adverb
自然地；自然而然地；理所当然地
In a natural way, or as you would expect without planning or forcing it.
以自然的方式，或像预料中那样，没有刻意安排或强求。
1. She naturally felt nervous before speaking to the large audience.
  在要面对大批听众讲话之前，她自然感到紧张。
2. Children naturally learn new languages when they hear them every day.
  孩子们每天听新语言，自然而然就能学会。
3. The conversation naturally turned to plans for the summer holiday.
  谈话自然而然地转到了暑假计划上。
4. Naturally, fresh vegetables taste better when they are cooked gently.
  当然，轻轻烹煮的新鲜蔬菜味道更好。
5. He naturally became tired after walking through the city all afternoon.
  在城里走了一下午后，他自然累了。
currency
#2144
noun
货币；币种
The money used in a particular country, such as dollars, euros, or yen.
某个国家使用的钱，例如美元、欧元或日元。
1. You can exchange your currency for local money at the airport.
  你可以在机场把自己的货币兑换成当地货币。
2. The euro is the official currency in many European countries.
  欧元是许多欧洲国家的官方货币。
3. Prices may change when the value of a currency rises or falls.
  货币汇率上涨或下跌时，价格可能会发生变化。
4. Please pay in local currency because this shop does not accept foreign money.
  请用当地货币付款，因为这家店不收外币。
5. The company pays its overseas workers in their own currency.
  这家公司用员工所在国家的货币向海外员工支付工资。
database
#2145
noun
数据库
An organized collection of information stored on a computer and easy to search.
存储在计算机中的信息集合，经过整理，便于搜索。
1. The company keeps customer details in a secure database.
  公司将客户资料保存在安全的数据库中。
2. I searched the library database for books about space.
  我在图书馆数据库中搜索了有关太空的书籍。
3. The doctor added my test results to the hospital database.
  医生把我的检查结果录入了医院数据库。
4. Our teacher uses a database to track students' attendance.
  我们的老师使用数据库记录学生的出勤情况。
5. The shop's database showed that my order had been delivered.
  商店的数据库显示我的订单已经送达。
initially
#2146
adverb
最初；起初；一开始
At the beginning, before something changes or develops.
在开始时，后来发生变化或发展之前。
1. Initially, I thought the new job would be difficult, but it soon became easier.
  起初，我觉得这份新工作会很难，但没过多久就觉得容易多了。
2. The patient initially felt tired after taking the medicine, but recovered later.
  病人服药后起初感到疲倦，但后来恢复了。
3. Initially, our travel plans included a train, but we rented a car instead.
  起初，我们的旅行计划里有坐火车这一项，但后来我们改成了租车。
4. The teacher initially asked students to work alone, then let them form pairs.
  老师起初让学生独自完成作业，后来又让他们两人一组。
5. Initially, the soup tasted bland, so I added salt and fresh herbs.
  起初，这汤尝起来很淡，所以我加了些盐和新鲜香草。
territory
#2147
noun
领土；地盘；领域
An area of land controlled by a person, group, country, or animal.
由个人、群体、国家或动物控制的一片土地。
1. The hikers entered bear territory and stayed close together.
  徒步旅行者进入了熊的地盘，于是紧紧靠在一起。
2. The two countries are discussing their border territories.
  这两个国家正在讨论边境领土问题。
3. Please keep your bags out of the hotel breakfast territory.
  请不要把行李放在酒店的早餐区。
4. The sales team is expanding into new territory this year.
  今年销售团队正在开拓新的市场领域。
5. Our teacher asked us to explore new territory in our writing.
  老师让我们在写作中探索新的领域。
stream
#2148
noun, verb
小溪；流；流播
a small river, or a continuous flow of something such as information or online video
一条小河，或信息、网络视频等持续不断的流动
1. We walked beside a quiet stream during our afternoon hike.
  下午徒步时，我们沿着一条宁静的小溪漫步。
2. The workers cleared fallen branches from the stream after the storm.
  暴风雨过后，工人们清理了小溪里的断枝。
3. A steady stream of customers entered the shop before closing time.
  快打烊时，顾客接连不断地走进店里。
4. The teacher asked students to stream their projects during the online lesson.
  老师让学生在在线课堂上直播他们的项目。
5. She streamed the concert live for friends who could not attend.
  她把音乐会现场直播给无法到场的朋友看。
rarely
#2149
adverb
很少；不常
not often; only sometimes
不经常；只是偶尔
1. I rarely eat breakfast before leaving for work.
  我上班出门前很少吃早饭。
2. She rarely takes the bus because she usually walks to school.
  她很少坐公交车，因为她通常走路去学校。
3. We rarely have team meetings on Friday afternoons at the office.
  我们办公室周五下午很少开团队会议。
4. He rarely shops for clothes online because he prefers trying them on.
  他很少在网上买衣服，因为他更喜欢先试穿。
5. My grandparents rarely travel abroad, but they enjoy visiting nearby towns.
  我的祖父母很少出国旅行，不过他们喜欢去附近的小镇游玩。
height
#2150
noun
高度；身高
How tall someone or something is, measured from the bottom to the top.
某人或某物从底部到顶部的高度。
1. The height of the table is perfect for children to use comfortably.
  这张桌子的高度正合适，孩子用起来很舒服。
2. Please check the height of this suitcase before taking it on the plane.
  带这个行李箱上飞机前，请先确认它的高度。
3. The basketball player is famous for his great height and long arms.
  这位篮球运动员以身材高大、手臂修长而闻名。
4. The doctor measured my height during my yearly health check.
  我每年体检时，医生都会测量我的身高。
5. We climbed to the mountain's highest point and enjoyed the beautiful view.
  我们登上了山顶，欣赏着美丽的风景。
apparent
#2151
adjective
明显的；显而易见的
Easy to see or understand, although it may not be completely certain.
容易看出来或理解，尽管未必完全确定。
1. It was apparent that the children were tired after the long journey.
  长途旅行后，孩子们显然累了。
2. There was no apparent reason for the sudden change in his mood.
  他情绪突然变化，没有明显的原因。
3. The shop closed early because there was an apparent problem with the electricity.
  由于似乎出了电路故障，商店提前关门了。
4. Her disappointment was apparent when she opened the birthday gift.
  她打开生日礼物时，失望之情显而易见。
5. The doctor found no apparent signs of serious illness during the examination.
  检查时，医生没有发现明显的严重疾病迹象。
western
#2152
adjective, noun
西部的；西方的；西部片；西餐
Connected with the west or the western part of a country or the world.
与西部有关的，或位于一个国家或世界西部地区的。
1. They moved to a western city for better job opportunities.
  他们搬到了一座西部城市，以获得更好的工作机会。
2. The western coast is famous for its beautiful beaches and mild weather.
  西海岸以美丽的海滩和温和的气候而闻名。
3. We watched an old western about a sheriff and a group of outlaws.
  我们看了一部老西部片，讲的是一位治安官和一伙亡命之徒的故事。
4. The restaurant serves delicious western food, including burgers, steak, and French fries.
  这家餐厅供应美味的西餐，包括汉堡、牛排和薯条。
5. The train travels west through the western mountains before reaching the border.
  火车一路向西穿过西部山区，然后抵达边境。
expansion
#2153
noun
扩张；扩大；扩建
the process of becoming larger or making something larger
变得更大或使某物变大的过程
1. The company plans an expansion into three new countries next year.
  这家公司计划明年将业务拓展到三个新国家。
2. The expansion of the kitchen gave our family more room to cook.
  厨房扩建后，我们一家人有了更宽敞的空间做饭。
3. The school announced an expansion to provide more classrooms for students.
  学校宣布将扩建校舍，为学生增设更多教室。
4. The supermarket's expansion created space for a larger fruit and vegetable section.
  超市扩建后，腾出了空间来扩大水果和蔬菜区。
5. Regular exercise helps with lung expansion and makes breathing easier.
  定期锻炼有助于肺部扩张，让呼吸更轻松。
constantly
#2154
adverb
不断地；经常
Again and again or all the time, often in an annoying way.
一再地或一直如此，往往让人觉得烦。
1. The baby constantly wakes up during the night, so we are exhausted.
  宝宝夜里总是醒，弄得我们筋疲力尽。
2. My phone constantly rings while I am trying to finish my work.
  我正努力完成工作时，手机总是响个不停。
3. The weather is constantly changing, so pack both a raincoat and sunglasses.
  天气变化无常，所以雨衣和太阳镜都带上吧。
4. Tourists constantly ask the guide where the train station is.
  游客总是问导游火车站在哪里。
5. He is constantly complaining about his cold, but refuses to see a doctor.
  他老是抱怨自己感冒了，却不肯去看医生。
muscle
#2155
noun, verb
肌肉；力量；奋力前进
A body part that helps you move, or physical strength used to do something.
帮助身体活动的部位，或做某事所需的体力。
1. He pulled a muscle in his back while lifting a heavy box.
  他搬一个沉重的箱子时，背部拉伤了肌肉。
2. Regular exercise helps build strong muscles and keeps your body healthy.
  经常锻炼有助于练出强健的肌肉，让身体保持健康。
3. The doctor said I should rest the injured muscle for a few days.
  医生说我应该让受伤的肌肉休息几天。
4. Moving the furniture took a lot of muscle, so we asked our friends for help.
  搬家具需要很大的力气，所以我们请朋友来帮忙。
5. The team needs to muscle past its problems and finish the project.
  团队需要克服种种问题，把项目完成。
scare
#2156
noun, verb
惊吓；吓唬
A sudden feeling of fear, or to make someone feel afraid.
突然感到害怕，或使某人感到害怕。
1. The loud noise gave me a scare while I was cooking dinner.
  我做晚饭时，突然的巨响吓了我一跳。
2. Dark streets can scare children when they walk home alone.
  孩子们独自走回家时，昏暗的街道可能会让他们害怕。
3. The sudden alarm scared everyone in the office.
  突然响起的警报把办公室里所有人都吓了一跳。
4. That horror movie really scared my little brother last night.
  昨晚那部恐怖电影真把我弟弟吓坏了。
5. The doctor’s warning scared her, but the treatment was successful.
  医生的警告吓到了她，不过治疗很成功。
badly
#2157
adverb
糟糕地；严重地；非常
in a poor or harmful way; very much
以不好的或有害的方式；非常
1. The student spelled the word badly and lost marks on her spelling test.
  这名学生拼错了单词，在拼写测验中丢了分。
2. Our flight was badly delayed by a storm, so we arrived after midnight.
  我们的航班因暴风雨严重延误，所以我们午夜后才到。
3. He was badly hurt playing football and needed help walking home.
  他踢足球时受了重伤，走路回家都需要人扶。
4. I badly need a cup of coffee after working all morning.
  忙了一上午后，我特别想喝杯咖啡。
5. The soup was badly seasoned, so nobody wanted a second bowl.
  这汤调味调得很糟，没人想再喝一碗。
everyday
#2158
adjective
日常的；普通的
普通の日常的な；特別ではない
普通的；日常生活中常见的，并非特别或特殊的。
1. I wear comfortable everyday clothes when I work from home.
  我在家办公时会穿舒适的日常服装。
2. These everyday activities help children learn useful life skills.
  这些日常活动能帮助孩子们学习实用的生活技能。
3. The shop sells everyday items like soap, bread, and batteries.
  这家商店出售肥皂、面包和电池等日常用品。
4. She uses everyday English when speaking with her international coworkers.
  她和来自不同国家的同事交流时，会使用日常英语。
5. Small everyday problems can feel stressful when you are tired.
  疲惫的时候，即使是日常生活中的小问题也会让人感到压力很大。
boundary
#2159
noun
边界；界限；界线
A limit that shows where something ends or what behavior is acceptable.
表示某物在哪里结束，或什么行为是可以接受的界限。
1. The fence marks the boundary between our garden and the neighbor's.
  围栏标出了我们家花园和邻居家之间的边界。
2. Please respect my personal boundaries and give me some quiet time.
  请尊重我的个人界限，让我安静一会儿。
3. The school boundary includes three streets and two nearby apartment buildings.
  学区范围包括三条街和附近的两栋公寓楼。
4. The river forms a natural boundary between the two countries.
  这条河构成了两国之间的天然边界。
5. The doctor explained that the pain was near the boundary of my shoulder.
  医生解释说，疼痛部位靠近我肩膀的边缘。
ratio
#2160
noun
比例；比率
A relationship between two numbers that shows how much of one there is compared with the other.
两个数字之间的关系，用来表示其中一个数字相对于另一个数字的多少。
1. The ratio of students to teachers is twelve to one.
  师生比例是十二比一。
2. Mix the flour and water in a ratio of two to one.
  按照二比一的比例混合面粉和水。
3. The doctor recommended reducing the ratio of sugar to fruit in smoothies.
  医生建议减少冰沙中糖与水果的比例。
4. This store offers a better price-to-quality ratio than its competitors.
  这家商店的性价比比竞争对手更高。
5. The ratio of sunny days to rainy days made our vacation enjoyable.
  假期里晴天和雨天的比例让我们的旅行十分愉快。

pub

perception

naturally

currency

database

initially

territory

stream

rarely

height

apparent

western

expansion

constantly

muscle

scare

badly

everyday

boundary

ratio