第 116 单元
第 2301–2320 个单词 · apologize, approval, grab, entitle, lend, involvement
apologize
#2301verb
道歉;表示歉意
to say that you are sorry for something you did wrong
为自己做错的事情表示抱歉
I apologize for being late; the bus broke down on the way.
很抱歉我迟到了,公交车半路抛锚了。
She apologized to her manager for missing the important meeting.
她因为错过了重要会议而向经理道歉。
The waiter apologized for bringing the wrong meal to our table.
服务员因为给我们上错了菜而道歉。
He apologized to his sister after breaking her favorite cup.
他打碎了妹妹最喜欢的杯子后,向她道了歉。
The airline apologized for the long delay and offered passengers water.
航空公司为长时间延误表示歉意,并向乘客提供了饮用水。
approval
#2302noun
批准;认可;赞同;同意
Permission or agreement that something is good, acceptable, or ready to happen.
允许或同意某事,认为它是好的、可以接受的,或者已经具备实施条件。
The manager gave approval for our team to work from home tomorrow.
经理批准我们团队明天在家办公。
We need our parents' approval before booking the expensive family holiday.
预订这次昂贵的家庭旅行之前,我们需要得到父母的同意。
The building plans received approval from the city last week.
这栋建筑的设计方案上周获得了市政府的批准。
She wore the dress only after getting her sister's approval.
得到姐姐的认可后,她才穿上那条裙子。
The doctor asked for my approval before changing the treatment.
医生在更改治疗方案之前征求了我的同意。
grab
#2303verb, noun
抓住;拿取;抢夺;伸手去抓
to take something quickly or suddenly; an attempt to take or catch something
迅速或突然拿起某物;试图拿取或抓住某物
I need to grab my coat before we leave for the train station.
我们去火车站之前,我得先拿上外套。
She grabbed a coffee before her morning meeting at work.
她在早上的工作会议前买了杯咖啡。
The child grabbed his mother’s hand while crossing the busy street.
过繁忙的马路时,孩子紧紧抓住了妈妈的手。
Can you grab some milk when you go shopping this afternoon?
你今天下午去购物时能顺便买些牛奶吗?
He made a grab for the falling glass, but it broke on the floor.
他伸手去抓那个掉下来的玻璃杯,但杯子还是摔在地上碎了。
entitle
#2304verb
使有权利;使符合资格
to give someone the right to have or do something
赋予某人享有或做某事的权利
This ticket entitles you to one free drink at the hotel bar.
这张票可以让你在酒店酒吧免费领取一杯饮料。
All full-time employees are entitled to paid vacation each year.
所有全职员工每年都有权享受带薪休假。
The winning team was entitled to a place in the national championship.
获胜队伍获得了参加全国锦标赛的资格。
The course certificate entitles students to apply for the advanced program.
这门课程的结业证书使学生有资格申请高级课程。
Her achievements entitled her to receive special recognition from the hospital.
她的成就使她有资格获得医院的特别表彰。
lend
#2305verb
借给;借出;贷给
to give someone something for a time, expecting them to return it
暂时把某物给别人使用,并期望对方之后归还。
Could you lend me your umbrella? It is raining outside.
外面在下雨,你能把雨伞借给我吗?
My brother lent me his car for the weekend.
我哥哥把他的车借给我开了一个周末。
The bank agreed to lend us money for a new home.
银行同意贷款给我们买新房。
She lent her notes to a classmate before the exam.
考试前,她把自己的笔记借给了一位同学。
Can you lend me a hand with these heavy boxes?
你能帮我一把,把这些沉重的箱子搬一下吗?
involvement
#2306noun
参与;介入;投入
the act of taking part in something or helping to make it happen
参与某事或帮助促成某事的行为
Her involvement in the community project helped many local families.
她参与社区项目,帮助了许多当地家庭。
Parents are encouraged to take an active involvement in their children's education.
鼓励家长积极参与孩子的教育。
The police questioned him about his involvement in the airport theft.
警方询问了他是否参与了机场盗窃案。
Customer involvement helped the restaurant improve its menu and service.
顾客的参与帮助这家餐厅改进了菜单和服务。
She avoided physical involvement in sports while recovering from her injury.
她在受伤恢复期间避免亲自参加体育运动。
exposure
#2307noun
接触;暴露;曝光
the experience of seeing or being affected by someone or something
看到某人或某物,或受到某人或某物影响的经历
Long exposure to sunlight can damage your skin.
长时间暴露在阳光下会损伤皮肤。
The company gained more exposure after appearing on television.
这家公司在电视上亮相后获得了更多曝光。
Children need exposure to different kinds of books.
孩子需要接触不同种类的书籍。
The patient should avoid exposure to cold air after surgery.
手术后,患者应避免接触冷空气。
Travel gives you exposure to new foods and cultures.
旅行能让你接触新的食物和文化。
conventional
#2308adjective
传统的;常规的
Usual and traditional, rather than new, unusual, or modern.
通常的、传统的,而不是新颖、非同寻常或现代的。
They chose a conventional wedding with a church ceremony and a large reception.
他们选择了传统的婚礼,有教堂仪式和盛大的婚宴。
Her conventional approach to teaching helps students understand difficult ideas step by step.
她采用传统的教学方法,帮助学生一步一步地理解难懂的概念。
The company rejected conventional methods and tried a faster way to solve the problem.
公司摒弃了常规方法,尝试用更快的方式解决问题。
He wore a conventional black suit to the job interview.
他穿着一套传统的黑色西装去参加工作面试。
The restaurant serves conventional local dishes instead of experimental food.
这家餐厅供应传统的当地菜肴,而不是实验性料理。
digital
#2309adjective, noun
数字的; 数字技术
Using electronic technology to store, process, or share information.
使用电子技术来存储、处理或分享信息。
I keep all my photos in a digital album on my phone.
我把所有照片都存放在手机上的数字相册里。
The doctor used a digital thermometer to check the child’s temperature.
医生用数字体温计给孩子测量体温。
Our school provides digital textbooks for every student.
我们学校为每位学生提供数字教材。
You can pay with a digital wallet when you shop online.
你在网上购物时可以使用数字钱包付款。
The museum offers a digital tour for visitors who cannot travel.
博物馆为无法出行的游客提供数字导览。
translate
#2310verb
翻译
to change spoken or written words into another language
将口语或书面文字转换成另一种语言
Can you translate this letter into English for me?
你能帮我把这封信翻译成英语吗?
The guide translated the museum information for our group.
导游为我们一行翻译了博物馆的介绍。
I used an app to translate the restaurant menu while traveling.
旅行时,我用一个应用翻译餐厅菜单。
She translates medical documents for patients at the hospital.
她在医院为患者翻译医学文件。
My friend translated the joke, but it was still difficult to understand.
我的朋友翻译了这个笑话,但还是很难让人理解。
edit
#2311verb, noun
编辑;修改
To change writing, photos, or videos to improve them or correct mistakes.
对文字、照片或视频进行修改,以改进内容或纠正错误。
I need to edit this report before sending it to my manager.
我需要在把这份报告发给经理之前先修改一下。
She edited the family photos before sharing them with her friends.
她把家庭照片编辑好后,才分享给朋友们。
The teacher asked us to edit our essays for grammar mistakes.
老师让我们修改作文中的语法错误。
The editor made a few changes to the article before publication.
编辑在文章发表前做了几处修改。
He is learning to edit videos for his travel channel.
他正在学习为自己的旅行频道剪辑视频。
formation
#2312noun
形成;编队;阵型
The way something is created, arranged, or organized into a particular shape or pattern.
某物以特定形状或模式被创造、排列或组织起来的方式。
The formation of ice on the lake made driving dangerous.
湖面结冰使开车变得很危险。
The coach practiced the team’s formation before the important match.
在重要比赛前,教练练习了球队的阵型。
Cloud formation over the mountains brought heavy rain by evening.
山上空中的云层形成,到了傍晚带来了大雨。
The doctor explained that bone formation continues during childhood and teenage years.
医生解释说,骨骼的形成会持续到儿童期和青少年期。
The chef showed us how heat helps the formation of a golden crust.
厨师向我们展示了高温如何帮助形成金黄色的外壳。
deposit
#2313noun, verb
存款; 押金; 存入
Money kept in a bank or paid before receiving something, or to put money somewhere safely.
存放在银行里的钱,或在获得某物之前支付的钱;也指把钱安全地存放到某处。
I made a deposit at the bank before paying my rent.
我在付房租之前去银行存了钱。
The hotel requires a deposit when you book the room.
预订房间时,酒店要求支付押金。
She deposited her paycheck into her savings account yesterday.
她昨天把工资存入了储蓄账户。
We paid a small deposit to reserve the apartment.
我们支付了一小笔押金来预订这套公寓。
Please deposit the empty bottles in the recycling box.
请把空瓶放进回收箱。
pleasant
#2314adjective
愉快的; 令人愉悦的; 令人舒适的; 和蔼的
enjoyable, comfortable, or friendly, making you feel happy and relaxed
让人感到快乐和放松的,令人愉快、舒适或友好的
We had a pleasant evening at home, listening to music and talking.
我们在家听着音乐、聊着天,度过了一个愉快的夜晚。
The hotel staff gave us a pleasant welcome after our long journey.
经过长途跋涉后,酒店员工热情友好地迎接了我们。
She has a pleasant voice that makes the class enjoyable to listen to.
她的声音很悦耳,让人听课时感到很愉快。
The doctor suggested a pleasant walk outside to improve my mood.
医生建议我到户外愉快地散散步,以改善心情。
The shop assistant was pleasant and helped me choose a comfortable jacket.
店员待人和气,还帮我挑选了一件舒适的夹克。
overseas
#2315adverb, adjective
海外;国外
in or to a foreign country, especially one across the sea
在外国或前往外国,尤其是跨海的国家
My sister works overseas and visits home twice a year.
我姐姐在海外工作,每年回家两次。
The company plans to open several overseas offices next year.
公司计划明年在海外开设几家办事处。
We bought an overseas flight online and packed our bags that evening.
我们在网上买了一张出国航班的机票,那天晚上就收拾好了行李。
Many students dream of studying overseas after finishing high school.
许多学生都梦想高中毕业后去海外留学。
She moved overseas for better medical treatment and returned home months later.
她为了接受更好的医疗救治搬到了国外,几个月后才回家。
advocate
#2316noun, verb
倡导者;支持;提倡
A person who publicly supports an idea, cause, or group; to support it publicly.
公开支持某种想法、事业或群体的人;公开表示支持某种想法、事业或群体。
She is a strong advocate for better health care in our town.
她是我们镇上改善医疗保健的坚定支持者。
Many parents advocate healthier food choices for children at school.
许多家长提倡让孩子在学校选择更健康的食物。
His doctor advocates regular exercise to help control his blood pressure.
他的医生建议他经常锻炼,以帮助控制血压。
Our teacher advocated smaller classes during yesterday’s school meeting.
我们的老师在昨天的学校会议上主张缩小班级规模。
The travel guide advocates taking the train instead of renting a car.
这本旅行指南建议乘火车,而不是租车。
establishment
#2317noun
建立;机构;场所
the creation or starting of something, or a business, organization, or place that provides a service
创建或开始某事,或提供服务的企业、组织或场所
The establishment of the new school created many jobs for local people.
新学校的建立为当地人创造了许多就业机会。
This family-owned establishment serves fresh bread and coffee every morning.
这家家族经营的店每天早晨供应新鲜面包和咖啡。
The hotel is a popular establishment for tourists visiting the city.
这家酒店是来这座城市旅游的游客常去的地方。
The university has strict rules against smoking in any establishment.
这所大学严格禁止在任何场所吸烟。
Her medical establishment provides affordable care for families without insurance.
她经营的医疗机构为没有保险的家庭提供价格实惠的医疗服务。
summary
#2318noun
摘要; 总结
a short statement giving the main points of something
概括某件事情主要内容的简短陈述
I read a summary of the news before leaving for work.
我上班前读了一份新闻摘要。
Please send me a summary of the meeting this afternoon.
请在今天下午把会议总结发给我。
The teacher asked us to write a summary of the story.
老师要求我们写一篇故事摘要。
This book includes summaries of healthy meals for busy families.
这本书介绍了适合忙碌家庭的健康膳食摘要。
After the trip, we shared funny summaries of our favorite moments.
旅行结束后,我们分享了各自最喜欢的有趣时刻的总结。
rough
#2319adjective, noun, verb
粗糙的;艰难的;粗略地
Not smooth, gentle, or easy; difficult or unpleasant.
不光滑、不温和或不容易的;困难的或令人不愉快的。
The rough road made everyone in the car uncomfortable during the long journey.
路面坑坑洼洼,长途旅行中车上的每个人都感到很不舒服。
This rough fabric feels uncomfortable against my skin, so I need a softer shirt.
这种粗糙的布料贴着皮肤很不舒服,所以我需要一件更柔软的衬衫。
We had a rough day at work because the computer system kept stopping.
我们工作时度过了艰难的一天,因为电脑系统总是出故障。
The players had a rough game, but they still celebrated their final goal.
队员们经历了一场艰苦的比赛,但他们还是为最后的进球庆祝了。
The chef roughly chopped the vegetables before adding them to the soup.
厨师把蔬菜粗略地切了几下,然后放进汤里。
pen
#2320noun, verb
钢笔; 圈养
A tool for writing with ink; to keep animals in a small enclosed area.
一种用墨水书写的工具;把动物关在一个小型围栏里。
Please write your name and address with a black pen.
请用黑色钢笔写下你的姓名和地址。
I bought two new pens at the school supply store.
我在学校用品店买了两支新钢笔。
The doctor put the pen in the animal enclosure after feeding it.
医生喂完动物后,把钢笔放进了动物围栏里。
She was penning a short note while waiting for her train.
她在等火车的时候写着一张简短的便条。
The farmer pens the sheep every evening to keep them safe.
农夫每天晚上都把羊圈起来,以确保它们的安全。