第 117 单元

第 2321–2340 个单词 · recovery, seal, tube, tower, characterize, specify

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recovery
#2321
noun
恢复；康复；复原；修复
The process of becoming healthy, strong, or normal again after illness, injury, or difficulty.
在疾病、受伤或经历困难后重新变得健康、强壮或恢复正常的过程。
1. Her recovery from the operation took several weeks.
  她的术后康复花了几个星期。
2. The team hopes for a quick recovery after losing several important games.
  球队输掉几场重要比赛后，希望能尽快恢复状态。
3. He made a full recovery and returned to work last Monday.
  他完全康复了，上周一回到了工作岗位。
4. The hotel offered free breakfast during the recovery of its damaged kitchen.
  酒店在修复受损厨房期间提供免费早餐。
5. Regular exercise helped speed up her recovery after the accident.
  定期锻炼帮助她在事故后加快了康复速度。
seal
#2322
noun, verb
海豹；密封；封口
A seal is a sea animal, or a secure closure; to seal means to close something tightly.
海豹是一种海洋动物；密封是指牢牢地封住某物。
1. We watched a seal swimming near the boat during our island trip.
  我们在岛上旅行时看到一只海豹在船附近游泳。
2. Please seal the envelope before you put it in the mailbox.
  请把信封封好后再放进邮箱。
3. The nurse sealed the sample in a clean plastic bag.
  护士把样本密封在一个干净的塑料袋里。
4. The jar's seal was broken, so we returned it to the store.
  罐子的密封条破了，所以我们把它退回了商店。
5. Fresh paint can seal small cracks in the wooden window frame.
  新刷的油漆可以封住木窗框上的小裂缝。
tube
#2323
noun
管子；软管；地铁
a long, hollow container or pipe used to carry liquids, air, or other substances
一种细长的中空容器或管道，用来输送液体、空气或其他物质。
1. She squeezed toothpaste from the tube onto her toothbrush.
  她从牙膏管里挤出牙膏，挤在牙刷上。
2. The doctor put a small tube in his nose to help him breathe.
  医生在他的鼻子里放了一根小管子，帮助他呼吸。
3. Workers carried the metal tubes into the factory for installation.
  工人们把金属管搬进工厂，准备安装。
4. We traveled across London by tube during the busy morning rush.
  早高峰期间，我们乘地铁穿过了伦敦。
5. The chef used a piping tube to decorate the birthday cake.
  厨师用裱花管装饰生日蛋糕。
tower
#2324
noun, verb
塔；塔楼；高耸；高出
A tall, narrow building or structure; to rise high above the surrounding area.
高而狭窄的建筑物或构筑物；高高耸立在周围区域之上。
1. We climbed the tower to enjoy the beautiful view of the city.
  我们爬上塔楼，欣赏这座城市的美丽景色。
2. The old clock tower stands in the center of the town.
  那座古老的钟楼矗立在镇中心。
3. The builders are constructing a new tower near the train station.
  建筑工人正在火车站附近建造一座新塔楼。
4. Smoke began to tower above the factory after the fire started.
  火灾发生后，烟雾开始从工厂上方高高升起。
5. The children towered over their younger brother during the group photo.
  集体拍照时，孩子们都比他们的弟弟高出一大截。
characterize
#2325
verb
描述；刻画；表现出……的特征
to describe the main qualities or features of someone or something
描述某人或某事物的主要品质或特征。
1. The report characterizes the neighborhood as safe, friendly, and convenient for families.
  报告将这个社区描述为一个安全、友好且适合家庭居住的地方。
2. Her calm voice and careful planning characterize her work as a manager.
  她沉稳的声音和周密的计划体现了她作为经理的工作风格。
3. The teacher characterized the novel as a story about courage and friendship.
  老师将这部小说描述为一个关于勇气和友谊的故事。
4. The chef characterizes this soup with fresh herbs, lemon, and a little chili.
  这位厨师用新鲜香草、柠檬和少许辣椒来突出这道汤的风味。
5. Doctors characterized his tiredness as a temporary result of stress and poor sleep.
  医生认为，他的疲劳是压力过大和睡眠不足造成的暂时性症状。
specify
#2326
verb
明确说明；具体指定
to give exact information about something
提供有关某事的准确信息。
1. Please specify your preferred delivery date when you place the order.
  下订单时，请注明您希望的送货日期。
2. The job advertisement specifies three years of experience in customer service.
  招聘广告明确要求应聘者具备三年的客户服务经验。
3. She specified that the meeting should start at nine o’clock.
  她明确说明会议应该在九点开始。
4. The doctor asked him to specify where he felt the pain.
  医生让他具体说明哪里感到疼痛。
5. Could you specify which ingredients you would like removed from your meal?
  你能具体说明希望从餐食中去掉哪些食材吗？
exact
#2327
adjective
确切的；准确的
Correct in every detail; not approximate or different.
每个细节都正确的；不是大概的，也没有差异的。
1. Please tell me the exact time your train arrives tomorrow.
  请告诉我你的火车明天到达的确切时间。
2. The doctor asked me to describe the exact location of my pain.
  医生让我描述疼痛的确切位置。
3. I need the exact measurements before I order the new kitchen table.
  订购新厨房餐桌前，我需要准确的尺寸。
4. She remembered the exact address and guided us there without a map.
  她记得确切的地址，不用地图就带我们到了那里。
5. The recipe says to use the exact amount of flour and sugar.
  食谱上说要使用确切分量的面粉和糖。
spin
#2328
verb, noun
旋转；转动；旋转动作；说法；角度
To turn around quickly, or the act of turning around quickly.
快速转动或旋转，或者指快速转动这一动作。
1. The dancer spun around and bowed to the audience.
  舞者转了一圈，然后向观众鞠躬。
2. Please spin the wheel to choose a prize.
  请转动转盘来抽取奖品。
3. The washing machine started spinning during the final cycle.
  洗衣机在最后一个洗涤程序中开始高速旋转。
4. He gave the story an interesting spin during the meeting.
  他在会议上给这个故事加入了一种有趣的解读。
5. The children took turns on the spinning playground ride.
  孩子们轮流乘坐那个旋转游乐设施。
operator
#2329
noun
操作员; 接线员
A person or machine that controls or operates a system, machine, or telephone service.
控制或操作系统、机器或电话服务的人或机器。
1. The telephone operator connected me to the right department within a minute.
  电话接线员在一分钟内就把我接到了正确的部门。
2. The machine operator checked the factory equipment before starting work.
  机器操作员在开始工作前检查了工厂设备。
3. The train operator slowed down as the track became crowded with people.
  由于轨道上挤满了人，列车驾驶员放慢了速度。
4. Please ask the hotel operator to call a taxi for us.
  请让酒店接线员帮我们叫辆出租车。
5. The computer operator entered the students’ test results into the system.
  电脑操作员把学生们的考试成绩录入了系统。
infant
#2330
noun
婴儿；婴孩
a very young baby, usually less than one year old
非常年幼的婴儿，通常指不满一岁的宝宝。
1. The infant slept peacefully in her mother's arms during the long train journey.
  在漫长的火车旅途中，婴儿安静地睡在妈妈怀里。
2. Parents should place an infant on its back to sleep safely.
  为了确保婴儿睡眠安全，父母应该让宝宝仰卧。
3. The doctor checked the infant's weight and temperature during the appointment.
  医生在就诊时检查了婴儿的体重和体温。
4. The infant began crying when the family entered the noisy restaurant.
  一家人走进那家吵闹的餐厅时，婴儿开始哭了起来。
5. She bought warm clothes and soft blankets for her newborn infant.
  她为刚出生的宝宝买了保暖的衣服和柔软的毯子。
dig
#2331
verb, noun
挖；挖掘；翻找；动用积蓄
to make a hole in the ground or search by moving soil with a tool
用工具在地上挖一个洞，或通过翻动泥土来寻找东西。
1. The dog is digging a hole in the garden beside the flowers.
  那只狗正在花园里挖洞，就在花朵旁边。
2. We dug through the boxes to find my old winter coat.
  我们翻遍了那些箱子，想找出我那件旧冬衣。
3. The workers are digging a trench beside the road for new pipes.
  工人们正在路边挖沟，为铺设新管道做准备。
4. The children dug in the sand and built a deep tunnel.
  孩子们在沙地里挖呀挖，建了一条很深的隧道。
5. I had to dig into my savings to pay for the car repair.
  为了支付汽车维修费，我不得不动用自己的积蓄。
drag
#2332
verb, noun
拖；拖动；费劲的事；令人厌烦的事
to pull something along the ground, or a slow, tiring task or experience
把某物沿着地面拖动，或指一件耗时费力、令人疲惫的事情或经历。
1. Please drag the heavy suitcase across the floor to the front door.
  请把那个沉重的行李箱拖过地板，拉到前门那里。
2. She dragged the chair closer to the table before dinner.
  晚饭前，她把椅子拖到离桌子更近的地方。
3. The teacher dragged the picture into the correct place on the board.
  老师把图片拖到了白板上的正确位置。
4. My computer is so slow that every website takes ages to drag.
  我的电脑太慢了，打开每个网站都要等半天。
5. The long flight was a real drag, but the holiday was wonderful.
  这趟漫长的飞行真够折磨人的，不过假期过得非常愉快。
mount
#2333
noun, verb
山峰；安装；架设；增长
a mountain, or to place something on a support or raise it higher
山峰；将某物安装在支架上或固定在某个位置，或者把某物抬高。
1. The hikers reached the mount before sunset and rested beside the trail.
  徒步旅行者在日落前到达了山峰，并在步道旁休息。
2. The technician mounted the new television securely on the living room wall.
  技术人员将新电视牢牢地安装在客厅的墙上。
3. The camera is mounted on a tripod for steady photographs.
  相机被架在三脚架上，以便拍出稳定的照片。
4. The company mounted a strong campaign to attract more customers this summer.
  今年夏天，公司开展了一场声势浩大的营销活动，以吸引更多顾客。
5. Anger mounted as the students waited outside the closed classroom.
  学生们在关闭的教室外等待时，怒火越来越大。
wrap
#2334
noun, verb
包裹；包装；包起来；裹住
to cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or another material
用纸、布或其他材料覆盖或包住某物。
1. She wrapped the birthday present in bright blue paper.
  她用鲜艳的蓝色包装纸包好了生日礼物。
2. Please wrap the sandwich before you put it in my bag.
  请把三明治包好，再放进我的包里。
3. He wrapped a warm blanket around the tired child.
  他用一条温暖的毯子裹住了那个疲惫的孩子。
4. The waiter wrapped the leftover food for us to take home.
  服务员帮我们把剩下的食物打包了，让我们带回家。
5. We wrapped up the meeting before everyone left for lunch.
  午饭前，大家离开之前，我们结束了会议。
anticipate
#2335
verb
预料；预期；预计
to expect something and prepare for it before it happens
预料某事会发生，并在它发生之前做好准备。
1. We anticipate heavy traffic, so we are leaving home early.
  我们预计路上会很堵，所以打算早点出门。
2. The hotel anticipates many guests during the summer holidays.
  酒店预计暑假期间会有很多客人。
3. I did not anticipate such a difficult exam at school.
  我没想到学校的考试会这么难。
4. The doctor anticipates a quick recovery after your operation.
  医生预计你手术后会很快康复。
5. We anticipated feeling hungry and brought sandwiches for the train journey.
  我们预料到路上会饿，所以带了些三明治坐火车时吃。
dependent
#2336
adjective, noun
依赖的；依靠的；受抚养人
Needing someone or something else for support, money, or help.
需要依靠他人或其他事物来获得支持、经济帮助或其他帮助的。
1. Many young children are dependent on their parents for food and shelter.
  许多年幼的孩子在食物和住所方面都依赖父母。
2. The company is heavily dependent on international customers for its income.
  这家公司在收入方面严重依赖国际客户。
3. Our plans are dependent on the weather staying warm and dry.
  我们的计划取决于天气能否持续保持温暖干燥。
4. She has two dependents, so her monthly expenses are quite high.
  她有两个需要供养的家属，所以每个月的开销相当大。
5. Some older people become dependent on others after a serious illness.
  一些老年人在经历严重疾病后，会变得需要依靠他人照顾。
specialize
#2337
verb
专攻；专门研究；专门从事
to spend most of your time studying or working in one particular area
把大部分时间花在学习或从事某一特定领域的工作上。
1. Our restaurant specializes in fresh seafood and homemade desserts.
  我们餐厅专营新鲜海鲜和自制甜点。
2. The hospital specializes in treating children with serious illnesses.
  这家医院专门治疗患有严重疾病的儿童。
3. She decided to specialize in science when she entered university.
  她进入大学后决定专攻理科。
4. This travel agency specializes in small group tours around Europe.
  这家旅行社专门经营欧洲小团体旅游。
5. My friend is specializing in computer security at college.
  我的朋友正在大学攻读计算机安全专业。
angle
#2338
noun, verb
角度；角度方向；调整角度
A direction or position from which you look at something; to aim or present something differently.
观察某物时所处的方向或位置；以不同的角度瞄准或呈现某物。
1. Try taking the photo from a different angle to include everyone.
  试着换个角度拍照，这样就能把所有人都拍进去。
2. The angle of the chair made it uncomfortable to sit for long.
  椅子的倾斜角度让人坐久了很不舒服。
3. The teacher explained how to measure the angles in a triangle.
  老师讲解了如何测量三角形的角。
4. The shop assistant angled the mirror so I could see the back of my jacket.
  店员调整了镜子的角度，让我能看到夹克的背面。
5. We need to angle the car carefully to fit into the narrow parking space.
  我们需要小心调整汽车的角度，才能把车停进狭窄的停车位。
chicken
#2339
noun, verb
鸡；鸡肉；临阵退缩
a farm bird raised for meat and eggs; to avoid doing something because you are afraid
一种家禽，通常饲养来获取肉和鸡蛋；因为害怕而不敢做某事，临阵退缩。
1. We had roast chicken with potatoes for dinner last night.
  昨晚晚餐我们吃了烤鸡和土豆。
2. I bought two chicken breasts and fresh vegetables at the supermarket.
  我在超市买了两个鸡胸肉和一些新鲜蔬菜。
3. The children were excited to feed the chickens on the farm.
  孩子们很兴奋，想在农场喂鸡。
4. The chicken crossed the road while we were driving to the beach.
  我们开车去海滩的路上，一只鸡横穿了马路。
5. He chickened out before giving his speech to the whole class.
  他在给全班同学演讲之前临阵退缩了。
anxiety
#2340
noun
焦虑；忧虑
a worried feeling caused by fear or concern about something that may happen
因担心或害怕可能发生的事情而产生的忧虑情绪
1. She felt anxiety before her job interview and practiced her answers twice.
  她在求职面试前感到焦虑，把面试答案练习了两遍。
2. His anxiety about flying disappeared after the plane landed safely.
  飞机安全着陆后，他对乘飞机的焦虑消失了。
3. Exam anxiety made it difficult for Mia to sleep the night before.
  考试焦虑让米娅在考试前一晚难以入睡。
4. Talking with a friend helped reduce my anxiety about moving to a new city.
  和朋友聊过后，我对搬到新城市的焦虑减轻了。
5. The doctor taught him breathing exercises to manage his anxiety.
  医生教他做呼吸练习来控制焦虑。

recovery

seal

tube

tower

characterize

specify

exact

spin

operator

infant

dig

drag

mount

wrap

anticipate

dependent

specialize

angle

chicken

anxiety