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第 2361–2380 个单词 · cousin, visual, stupid, keen, ethnic, twin

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cousin
#2361
noun
表兄弟姐妹；堂兄弟姐妹；表亲
A child of your aunt or uncle, or a person with a similar family relationship.
你的姨妈、姑妈、舅舅或叔叔的孩子，或与你有类似亲属关系的人。
1. My cousin lives nearby, so we often visit each other after school.
  我表亲住在附近，所以我们放学后经常互相串门。
2. I am staying with my cousin while I look for a new apartment.
  我正在找新公寓，期间暂时住在表亲家里。
3. My cousin and I bought matching jackets at the shopping center.
  我和表亲在购物中心买了同款夹克。
4. We met our cousins at the airport before traveling to Spain.
  去西班牙旅行前，我们在机场和表亲们碰了面。
5. My cousin brought homemade cookies to our family dinner.
  我表亲带了自制饼干来参加我们的家庭聚餐。
visual
#2362
adjective, noun
视觉的; 视觉; 视力
Connected with seeing, or shown through pictures, images, or other things people can see.
与视觉有关的，或通过图片、图像及其他人们可以看到的事物来呈现的。
1. The visual effect of the sunset made everyone stop and take photographs.
  日落的视觉效果让大家都停下来拍照。
2. The teacher used visual examples to explain how the machine worked.
  老师用视觉示例来解释机器的工作原理。
3. Our presentation needs more visual information and fewer long paragraphs.
  我们的演示需要更多视觉信息，少一些长段落。
4. The shop created a visual display of colorful clothes near the entrance.
  这家商店在入口附近展示了一组色彩缤纷的服装。
5. She has a visual problem and needs new glasses for reading.
  她有视力问题，需要换一副阅读用的新眼镜。
stupid
#2363
adjective
愚蠢的；傻的
Not intelligent, sensible, or careful; showing poor judgment.
不聪明、不明智或不谨慎的；表现出判断力很差的。
1. That was a stupid mistake, but everyone makes mistakes sometimes.
  那是个愚蠢的错误，但每个人有时都会犯错。
2. It was stupid to leave the house without checking the weather.
  没查看天气就出门，真是太不明智了。
3. My brother told a stupid joke during dinner, and nobody laughed.
  我哥哥吃饭时讲了个傻笑话，没人笑。
4. I felt stupid when I forgot my friend's name at the party.
  聚会上我忘了朋友的名字，觉得自己很傻。
5. Don't be stupid; wear a helmet before riding your bike.
  别犯傻，骑自行车前要戴好头盔。
keen
#2364
adjective
热衷的; 感兴趣的
Very interested in doing something or having something happen.
对做某事或某事发生非常感兴趣。
1. I’m keen to learn more about the new job.
  我很想进一步了解这份新工作。
2. She is keen on running, so she exercises every morning.
  她热衷于跑步，所以每天早上都锻炼。
3. My son is keen to join the school football team.
  我儿子很想加入学校的足球队。
4. The manager was keen to hear everyone’s ideas at the meeting.
  经理很想在会议上听听大家的想法。
5. Are you keen on trying the spicy noodles at this restaurant?
  你想试试这家餐厅的辣面吗？
ethnic
#2365
adjective
民族的; 种族的; 有民族特色的
Related to a group of people who share the same culture, language, or history.
与拥有相同文化、语言或历史的一群人有关的。
1. The city is famous for its ethnic diversity and welcoming communities.
  这座城市以其多元的民族文化和热情友好的社区而闻名。
2. We bought fresh ethnic food from a small market near our home.
  我们从家附近的一家小市场买了新鲜的民族特色食品。
3. The school celebrates different ethnic traditions during its annual festival.
  学校每年举办的节日活动都会庆祝不同民族的传统。
4. Our guide told us about the island’s ethnic groups during the tour.
  导游在带我们游览时，向我们介绍了这个岛上的不同民族。
5. The doctor asked about my ethnic background before completing the health survey.
  医生在完成健康调查前，询问了我的民族背景。
twin
#2366
noun, adjective
双胞胎；双生子；孪生的
One of two children born at the same time to the same mother.
同一位母亲同时生下的两个孩子中的一个。
1. My twin sister and I share the same birthday every year.
  我和我的双胞胎姐姐每年都在同一天过生日。
2. The twins wore matching jackets during their walk to school.
  这对双胞胎上学路上穿着相配的夹克。
3. She discovered that her new coworker was her twin brother.
  她发现她的新同事竟然是她的双胞胎兄弟。
4. The twins ordered different meals at the restaurant to try more food.
  这对双胞胎在餐馆点了不同的饭菜，想多尝几种食物。
5. His twin helped him recover after a difficult operation.
  他的双胞胎帮助他从一次艰难的手术中恢复过来。
clinical
#2367
adjective
临床的；冷冰冰的
Related to medical treatment, testing, or the careful study of patients and their health.
与医疗、检测或对患者及其健康状况的细致研究有关的。
1. The doctor ordered several clinical tests to find the cause of my stomach pain.
  医生安排了几项临床检查，以找出我胃痛的原因。
2. She gained valuable clinical experience while working at a busy city hospital.
  她在一家繁忙的城市医院工作期间，积累了宝贵的临床经验。
3. The new medicine is still undergoing clinical trials with adult volunteers.
  这种新药仍在对成年志愿者进行临床试验。
4. His clinical examination showed that his knee injury was less serious than expected.
  临床检查显示，他的膝伤没有预想的那么严重。
5. The room looked clean and clinical, with white walls and bright lights.
  房间看起来干净而冷冰冰的，墙壁是白色的，灯光也很明亮。
eastern
#2368
adjective
东部的；东方的
from or in the east part of a place or country
来自某个地方或国家东部的，或位于其东部的
1. She grew up in eastern Canada and still misses the cold winters.
  她在加拿大东部长大，现在仍然很想念那里寒冷的冬天。
2. The eastern side of the city has many parks and quiet neighborhoods.
  这座城市的东部有许多公园和安静的街区。
3. We drove along the eastern coast and stopped at several small fishing villages.
  我们沿着东海岸开车，在几个小渔村停了下来。
4. Eastern European food often includes potatoes, cabbage, and rich meat dishes.
  东欧菜肴通常包括土豆、卷心菜和丰盛的肉类菜肴。
5. The eastern entrance was closed, so we walked around to the main door.
  东门关了，所以我们绕到正门去了。
forecast
#2369
noun, verb
预报；预测
A prediction about what will happen, especially the weather; to predict future conditions.
对将要发生的事情，尤其是天气情况的预测；预测未来的状况。
1. The weather forecast says it will rain this afternoon.
  天气预报说明天下午会下雨。
2. Check the forecast before you plan the outdoor party.
  计划举办户外聚会前，先查一下天气预报。
3. The airline canceled several flights because of the storm forecast.
  由于预报有暴风雨，航空公司取消了几个航班。
4. Our sales forecast shows that business will improve next month.
  我们的销售预测显示，下个月业务会有所改善。
5. The doctor forecast a quick recovery after the treatment.
  医生预测治疗后会很快康复。
segment
#2370
noun, verb
部分；片段；分段
A part of something that is separated from the whole, or to divide something into parts.
从整体中分离出来的一部分，或把某物划分成若干部分。
1. The orange was divided into segments before we shared it.
  橙子被切成几瓣，方便我们分着吃。
2. The report has a separate segment about customer needs.
  这份报告有一个专门讨论客户需求的部分。
3. The train stopped briefly at each segment of the mountain route.
  火车在山路的每一段都短暂停了一下。
4. The fitness class included a short stretching segment after the main exercise.
  健身课的主要训练结束后，还安排了一小段拉伸。
5. The shop divided its customers into segments based on their shopping habits.
  这家商店根据顾客的购物习惯对他们进行了细分。
custom
#2371
noun, adjective
习俗；定制的
A traditional way of behaving, or made specially for a particular person or purpose.
一种传统的行为方式，或为特定的人或目的而特别制作的。
1. It is a local custom to remove your shoes before entering a home.
  进入家中前先脱鞋是当地的习俗。
2. The company offers custom furniture designed to fit each customer's room.
  这家公司提供定制家具，设计时会根据每位顾客的房间进行调整。
3. She ordered a custom cake with fresh strawberries for her daughter's birthday.
  她订了一款定制蛋糕，里面放了新鲜草莓，给女儿庆祝生日。
4. The school has a custom of celebrating new students with a welcome lunch.
  这所学校有用欢迎午餐迎接新生的习俗。
5. We chose a custom travel package that included trains, hotels, and guided tours.
  我们选择了定制旅行套餐，包括火车、酒店和导游服务。
adapt
#2372
verb
适应; 调整
to change your behavior or plans so you can deal with a new situation
改变自己的行为或计划，以便应对新的情况
1. Animals adapt to changes in their environment to survive.
  动物会适应环境的变化来生存。
2. We had to adapt our plans because the train was canceled.
  因为火车取消了，我们不得不调整计划。
3. She quickly adapted to her new job and friendly coworkers.
  她很快适应了新工作和友善的同事。
4. The chef adapted the recipe for guests with food allergies.
  厨师为对食物过敏的客人调整了食谱。
5. He is adapting his exercise routine after hurting his knee.
  膝盖受伤后，他正在调整自己的锻炼计划。
sand
#2373
noun
沙子；砂
Very small pieces of rock found on beaches, in deserts, and in some building materials.
海滩、沙漠以及一些建筑材料中常见的非常细小的岩石颗粒。
1. The children built a sandcastle near the water during their summer holiday.
  暑假期间，孩子们在水边堆了一座沙堡。
2. Please brush the sand off your shoes before coming into the house.
  进屋前请把鞋上的沙子刷掉。
3. The workers spread sand over the icy road to make it safer.
  工人们在结冰的路面上撒沙子，让道路更安全。
4. We found sand in our picnic food after a windy afternoon at the beach.
  在海边度过一个刮风的下午后，我们发现野餐食物里进了沙子。
5. The hotel room had sand everywhere after our children played outside.
  孩子们在外面玩过之后，酒店房间里到处都是沙子。
cap
#2374
noun, verb
帽子；封盖；限制
A soft or hard covering for the top of your head; to limit or control an amount.
戴在头顶上的软质或硬质覆盖物；限制或控制某个数量
1. He always wears a cap when he goes running outside.
  他每次出门跑步时都会戴一顶帽子。
2. She bought a warm wool cap for her winter trip.
  她为冬季旅行买了一顶保暖的羊毛帽。
3. Please cap the bottle tightly before putting it in your bag.
  把瓶子放进包里之前，请把瓶盖拧紧。
4. The school caps each class at twenty students this year.
  今年学校把每个班的人数限制在二十人以内。
5. The doctor capped my medicine at two tablets each day.
  医生规定我每天最多只能吃两片药。
prompt
#2375
noun, verb, adjective
提示；提醒；促使；迅速的
A prompt is a question or instruction that encourages someone to speak, write, or act.
提示可以是鼓励某人说话、写作或采取行动的问题或指示。
1. The teacher gave us a writing prompt about our favorite holiday.
  老师给我们布置了一道关于自己最喜欢的节日的写作题。
2. Please prompt me if I forget to call the doctor tomorrow.
  如果我明天忘了给医生打电话，请提醒我。
3. The advertisement prompted many shoppers to try the new soup.
  这则广告促使许多购物者尝试了这种新汤。
4. She gave a prompt reply when her manager asked about the problem.
  经理问起那个问题时，她很快就作出了回答。
5. The actor missed his prompt and stood silently on stage.
  演员没听到提词，站在舞台上默默无言。
charm
#2376
noun, verb
魅力; 吸引力; 迷住; 小饰物
A pleasant quality that makes someone or something attractive, or to attract someone in this way.
使某人或某物具有吸引力的讨人喜欢的特质，或以这种方式吸引某人。
1. Her warm smile and friendly charm made everyone feel welcome at the party.
  她温暖的笑容和友善的魅力让聚会上的每个人都感到宾至如归。
2. The small village has a special charm that attracts visitors every summer.
  这个小村庄有一种独特的魅力，每年夏天都吸引游客前来。
3. He charmed the shop assistant, who helped him find a cheaper jacket.
  他把店员哄得很开心，店员帮他找到了更便宜的夹克。
4. The old restaurant charms customers with homemade food and personal service.
  这家老餐馆用自制食物和贴心服务吸引顾客。
5. She wore a silver charm on her bracelet to remember her grandmother.
  她在手链上戴了一个银色吊坠，以纪念她的祖母。
react
#2377
verb
作出反应; 回应; 产生反应
to respond to something by showing a feeling or taking action
通过表现出某种情绪或采取行动来回应某件事
1. She reacted calmly when her young son spilled juice on the kitchen floor.
  她的小儿子把果汁洒在厨房地板上时，她很镇定地作出了反应。
2. How did your manager react to the news about the delayed project?
  你们经理对项目延期的消息有什么反应？
3. Some people react badly to spicy food, especially when they eat too much.
  有些人吃辛辣食物会产生不良反应，尤其是吃得太多时。
4. The students reacted with excitement when their teacher announced a surprise trip.
  老师宣布有一次惊喜旅行时，学生们兴奋不已。
5. My skin reacted to the new soap, so I stopped using it immediately.
  我的皮肤对新肥皂产生了反应，所以我立即停止使用了。
lecture
#2378
noun, verb
讲座; 演讲; 训斥
A talk that teaches people about a subject, or to give such a talk.
关于某个主题、用于教学的演讲，或进行这种演讲。
1. We attended a lecture about healthy eating at the community center.
  我们在社区中心听了一场关于健康饮食的讲座。
2. The professor gave a fascinating lecture on ancient Egyptian history.
  教授做了一场精彩的古埃及历史讲座。
3. I have to prepare my lecture before the conference next week.
  我得在下周的会议前准备好我的演讲。
4. My father lectured me about driving too fast on the highway.
  我父亲因为我在高速公路上开得太快而训斥了我。
5. The doctor lectured us on the dangers of smoking during our appointment.
  看诊时，医生向我们讲解了吸烟的危害。
venture
#2379
noun, verb
创业项目；冒险；冒险前往；尝试
a new business activity involving risk; to go somewhere or do something difficult
一项有风险的新商业活动；前往某处或做某件困难的事
1. They started a new business venture selling healthy meals to busy office workers.
  他们创办了一个新企业，向忙碌的上班族出售健康餐。
2. We ventured into the forest before sunrise to find a quiet camping place.
  日出前，我们冒险进入森林，寻找一个安静的露营地。
3. She rarely ventures out alone after dark because the streets feel unsafe.
  天黑后她很少独自外出，因为她觉得街道不安全。
4. The company is venturing into online shopping for the first time this year.
  今年，这家公司首次涉足网上购物业务。
5. After recovering from surgery, he ventured outside for a short walk.
  手术康复后，他试着到户外短暂散了会儿步。
compound
#2380
noun, adjective, verb
院区; 化合物; 复合词; 加剧
A group of buildings; something made from two or more parts; to combine things.
一组建筑物；由两个或更多部分组成的东西；把事物结合起来
1. The military compound is surrounded by a high fence and security cameras.
  这座军事基地四周有高高的围墙和监控摄像头。
2. Scientists are testing a new chemical compound in the laboratory.
  科学家们正在实验室里测试一种新的化合物。
3. This word is a compound made from two shorter words.
  这个词是由两个较短的词组成的复合词。
4. The hotel compound includes several buildings, a pool, and a small restaurant.
  这家酒店的建筑群包括几栋楼、一个游泳池和一家小餐馆。
5. The two companies are compounding their problems by refusing to cooperate.
  两家公司拒绝合作，使问题变得更加严重。

cousin

visual

stupid

keen

ethnic

twin

clinical

eastern

forecast

segment

custom

adapt

sand

cap

prompt

charm

react

lecture

venture

compound