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第 2401–2420 个单词 · dare, barrier, rid, divorce, ruin, bury

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dare
#2401
verb, noun
敢；敢于；挑战
to be brave enough to do something difficult or dangerous; a challenge to do it
有勇气做某件困难或危险的事；挑战某人去做这件事。
1. I dare you to jump into the pool before dinner.
  我敢打赌你不敢在晚饭前跳进游泳池。
2. She didn't dare ask her manager for another day off.
  她没敢向经理再请一天假。
3. He wouldn't dare drive after drinking at the party.
  他绝不敢在聚会喝酒后开车。
4. The children played truth or dare after finishing their homework.
  孩子们做完作业后玩起了真心话大冒险。
5. I took a dare and ate the very spicy chili.
  我接受了挑战，吃下了那个超级辣的辣椒。
barrier
#2402
noun
障碍；阻碍；屏障
Something that blocks movement, progress, or communication between people or places.
阻挡人们或地点之间的移动、进展或交流的事物。
1. A fallen tree created a barrier across the mountain road.
  一棵倒下的树挡住了山路，形成了一道障碍。
2. Cost is often a barrier to buying fresh food every day.
  成本往往是人们每天购买新鲜食品的一大障碍。
3. Language barriers made it difficult for the tourists to ask for directions.
  语言障碍让游客很难问路。
4. The wheelchair ramp removes a barrier for people entering the building.
  无障碍坡道消除了人们进入这栋建筑时遇到的一道障碍。
5. Fear can become a barrier when students try to speak English in class.
  学生在课堂上尝试说英语时，恐惧可能会成为一种障碍。
rid
#2403
verb
摆脱; 清除; 去除
to make someone or something free from an unwanted person, thing, or problem
使某人或某物摆脱不想要的人、东西或问题。
1. She finally got rid of the old sofa after buying a comfortable new one.
  买了舒适的新沙发后，她终于把那张旧沙发处理掉了。
2. Please get rid of these empty boxes before our guests arrive tonight.
  今晚客人到来之前，请把这些空箱子处理掉。
3. The medicine helped him get rid of his headache before the important meeting.
  这种药帮他在重要会议开始前消除了头痛。
4. We need to get rid of these spoiled vegetables before cooking dinner.
  晚饭前，我们得把这些变质的蔬菜处理掉。
5. The teacher asked students to get rid of unnecessary words in their essays.
  老师要求学生删掉作文中不必要的词语。
divorce
#2404
noun, verb
离婚；离异
The legal end of a marriage, or to legally end a marriage.
婚姻关系在法律上的终止；或通过法律程序结束婚姻关系。
1. They got a divorce after twenty years of marriage.
  他们结婚二十年后离婚了。
2. She divorced her husband and moved to another city.
  她和丈夫离了婚，搬去了另一个城市。
3. Their divorce was difficult, but they stayed friendly for their children.
  他们的离婚过程很艰难，但为了孩子，他们依然保持着友好的关系。
4. My friend is going through a divorce and needs someone to listen.
  我的朋友正在经历离婚，需要有人听他倾诉。
5. The children felt sad when their parents decided to divorce.
  父母决定离婚时，孩子们感到很难过。
ruin
#2405
noun, verb
毁坏；破坏；糟蹋；废墟
to damage something badly, or to spoil a good situation completely
严重损坏某物，或彻底破坏一个原本美好的局面。
1. The heavy rain ruined our picnic, so we went home early.
  大雨毁了我们的野餐计划，所以我们提前回家了。
2. Please keep the cake covered, or the heat will ruin it.
  请把蛋糕盖好，不然高温会把它弄坏。
3. One careless mistake could ruin your chances of getting the job.
  一个粗心的错误就可能毁掉你获得这份工作的机会。
4. We explored the ruins of an old castle during our holiday.
  假期期间，我们参观了一座古老城堡的遗址。
5. The doctor said too much sun had ruined the skin on his face.
  医生说，过度日晒已经严重损伤了他脸上的皮肤。
bury
#2406
verb
埋；埋葬；掩埋；埋藏
to put something in the ground and cover it with earth
把某物放进地里，再用泥土盖起来。
1. They buried the treasure under a large tree in the garden.
  他们把宝藏埋在花园里的一棵大树下面。
2. The dog buried its bone in the soft ground.
  那只狗把骨头埋在松软的泥土里。
3. The family buried their grandfather in the village cemetery.
  这家人把他们的祖父安葬在村里的墓地。
4. Heavy snow buried the roads and stopped us from traveling.
  大雪掩埋了道路，让我们无法出行。
5. She buried her face in her hands after hearing the sad news.
  听到这个悲伤的消息后，她双手捂住了脸。
counsel
#2407
noun, verb
建议；忠告；法律顾问；劝告
advice about what to do, especially from a lawyer or other trained person
关于应该怎么做的建议，尤其是来自律师或其他专业人士的建议。
1. She sought legal counsel before signing the agreement.
  她在签署协议前咨询了法律顾问。
2. The school counselor counseled him about choosing a suitable career.
  学校辅导员就如何选择合适的职业给了他建议。
3. My doctor counseled me to exercise regularly and eat less sugar.
  我的医生建议我定期锻炼，并少吃糖。
4. The manager counseled the employee after several customers complained.
  几位顾客投诉后，经理找那名员工谈了谈，并对他进行了指导。
5. Friends counseled her to wait before buying the expensive coat.
  朋友们劝她先别急着买那件昂贵的大衣。
tendency
#2408
noun
倾向；习惯；趋势
A tendency is a usual way of behaving or a tendency to do something.
倾向是指一个人通常的行为方式，或做某件事的习惯。
1. She has a tendency to worry about small problems.
  她总是容易为一些小问题担心。
2. His tendency to arrive late annoys his coworkers.
  他总是迟到的习惯让同事们很恼火。
3. There is a tendency for prices to rise before holidays.
  节假日前，价格往往会有上涨的趋势。
4. Children often show a tendency to copy their friends.
  孩子们往往会模仿朋友的行为。
5. My tendency to eat too quickly causes stomach pain.
  我吃饭太快的习惯会导致胃痛。
frequent
#2409
adjective
频繁的；经常的
happening often or regularly
经常发生或定期发生的。
1. Frequent exercise can help you sleep better and feel less stressed.
  经常锻炼有助于改善睡眠，让你减轻压力。
2. She is a frequent visitor to the small café near her office.
  她经常光顾办公室附近的那家小咖啡馆。
3. Frequent delays made the train journey much longer than expected.
  频繁的延误让这趟火车之旅比预期长了许多。
4. The doctor asked about his frequent headaches during the past month.
  医生询问了他过去一个月经常头痛的情况。
5. We receive frequent deliveries because our family orders groceries online.
  我们家经常收到送货，因为我们在网上订购食品杂货。
motor
#2410
noun
发动机; 马达
a machine that uses energy to make a vehicle or other machine move
一种利用能量使车辆或其他机器运转的机器。
1. The car's motor stopped suddenly on the way home.
  汽车开到半路时，发动机突然熄火了。
2. The mechanic checked the motor before returning the car.
  修理工在把车交还之前检查了发动机。
3. The boat has a powerful motor for traveling across the lake.
  这艘船配备了一台动力强劲的发动机，可以在湖面上航行。
4. I could hear the motor running behind the office wall.
  我能听到办公室墙后面有马达运转的声音。
5. She turned off the motor while waiting outside the store.
  她在商店外等候时关掉了发动机。
survival
#2411
noun
生存；存活；幸存
The ability to continue living or existing, especially through danger or difficulty.
继续活着或存在的能力，尤其是在面临危险或困难的情况下。
1. Clean water and warm clothing are essential for survival in cold weather.
  在寒冷的天气里，干净的饮用水和保暖衣物是生存必不可少的东西。
2. The doctor said her survival depended on getting treatment quickly.
  医生说，她能否存活取决于能否及时接受治疗。
3. The team learned basic survival skills before exploring the jungle.
  在探索丛林之前，团队学习了基本的野外生存技能。
4. The small shop sells food and tools for everyday survival.
  这家小商店出售日常生存所需的食品和工具。
5. After the storm, our survival depended on helping each other.
  暴风雨过后，我们能否活下来取决于彼此之间的帮助。
counter
#2412
noun, verb
柜台；台面；反驳；对抗
A long flat surface for serving food or doing work, or to act against something.
用于提供食物或进行工作的长条形平面台子；反对或抵制某事。
1. She left the keys on the kitchen counter before going upstairs.
  她上楼前把钥匙放在了厨房的台面上。
2. We ordered sandwiches at the counter and found a table outside.
  我们在柜台点了三明治，然后在外面找了张桌子坐下。
3. The hotel counter was busy, so we waited quietly with our bags.
  酒店前台很忙，所以我们拿着行李安静地等着。
4. The new evidence counters the argument that the treatment is unsafe.
  新证据反驳了这种治疗不安全的说法。
5. The team is countering the opponent's attack with a quick pass.
  球队通过一次快速传球来应对对手的进攻。
possess
#2413
verb
拥有；具有
to have something as your own or to have a particular quality
拥有某物，或具有某种特定的品质。
1. She possesses excellent communication skills and works well with people.
  她具备出色的沟通能力，而且善于与人相处。
2. The museum possesses several paintings by famous local artists.
  这家博物馆收藏了几幅当地著名艺术家的画作。
3. He possesses the patience needed to care for young children.
  他具备照顾幼儿所需要的耐心。
4. The new phone possesses a powerful camera and a long-lasting battery.
  这款新手机配备了性能强大的摄像头和续航持久的电池。
5. Only experienced climbers possess the strength to reach the mountain’s highest point.
  只有经验丰富的登山者才具备登上这座山顶的体力。
permission
#2414
noun
许可；允许；批准
If you have permission, someone allows you to do something.
如果你获得了许可，就表示有人允许你做某件事。
1. You need your parents' permission before going on the school trip.
  参加学校旅行前，你需要得到父母的许可。
2. I asked my manager for permission to leave work early.
  我向经理申请提前下班的许可。
3. The teacher gave us permission to use our phones during the break.
  老师允许我们在课间休息时使用手机。
4. We could not enter the restaurant without permission from the owner.
  没有得到店主的许可，我们就不能进入这家餐厅。
5. The doctor gave him permission to return to work next week.
  医生批准他下周重返工作岗位。
valley
#2415
noun
山谷；谷地
A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river running through it.
位于丘陵或山脉之间的低地，通常有河流流经。
1. The small village lies in a beautiful valley between two mountain ranges.
  这个小村庄坐落在两条山脉之间一个美丽的山谷里。
2. We drove through the valley until we reached the town before sunset.
  我们开车穿过山谷，直到日落前到达小镇。
3. Heavy rain filled the valley with water and blocked the main road.
  大雨让山谷积满了水，还堵住了主要道路。
4. From the top of the hill, we could see the entire valley below.
  从山顶上，我们可以看到下方整个山谷。
5. Farmers grow fruit and vegetables on the valley floor.
  农民们在谷底种植水果和蔬菜。
float
#2416
verb, noun
漂浮；浮动；漂浮物
to stay on the surface of water or another liquid without sinking
停留在水面或其他液体表面而不下沉。
1. The leaves floated gently on the surface of the pond.
  树叶轻轻地漂浮在池塘的水面上。
2. She floated on her back while relaxing in the swimming pool.
  她仰面漂浮在游泳池里，放松身心。
3. A small boat was floating near the beach after the storm.
  暴风雨过后，一艘小船漂浮在海滩附近的水面上。
4. The balloon floated up to the ceiling during the birthday party.
  生日派对上，气球飘到了天花板附近。
5. We bought a comfortable float for the children at the water park.
  我们在水上乐园给孩子们买了一个舒适的充气浮垫。
mad
#2417
adjective
生气的；恼火的；发疯的；疯狂的
angry, annoyed, or mentally ill, depending on the situation
根据具体语境，表示生气、恼火或精神失常。
1. She was mad at me for forgetting her birthday.
  她因为我忘了她的生日而生我的气。
2. My dad gets mad when people leave dirty dishes in the sink.
  有人把脏盘子留在水槽里时，我爸就会生气。
3. The children went mad when the teacher canceled their trip.
  老师取消了他们的旅行，孩子们都气疯了。
4. He must be mad to drive so fast on this narrow mountain road.
  他一定是疯了，竟然在这条狭窄的山路上开得这么快。
5. The dog went mad with excitement when its owner came home.
  主人一回家，那只狗就兴奋得发疯了。
greatly
#2418
adverb
非常；极大地；大大地
Very much; to a great degree.
非常；在很大程度上。
1. The new medicine greatly improved my grandmother’s health.
  这种新药极大地改善了我奶奶的健康状况。
2. We greatly enjoyed our weekend trip to the mountains.
  我们非常享受这次去山区的周末之旅。
3. Your advice greatly helped me prepare for the difficult exam.
  你的建议对我准备这场难度很大的考试帮助很大。
4. The store’s lower prices greatly increased the number of customers.
  商店降价后，顾客数量大幅增加。
5. I was greatly surprised when my friends brought me a birthday cake.
  朋友们给我带来生日蛋糕时，我感到非常惊喜。
visible
#2419
adjective
看得见的；明显的；显而易见的
Able to be seen or noticed.
能够被看见或察觉到的。
1. The mountains were clearly visible from our hotel window.
  从我们酒店的窗户可以清楚地看到群山。
2. Please keep your passport visible while we check your bags.
  我们检查行李时，请把护照放在显眼的地方。
3. The doctor found no visible signs of infection.
  医生没有发现任何明显的感染迹象。
4. Her excitement was visible when she opened the birthday gift.
  她打开生日礼物时，兴奋之情溢于言表。
5. The stars became visible after the clouds moved away.
  云层散去后，星星便显现出来了。
electric
#2420
adjective
电动的；用电的；电的
using or producing electricity
使用电力或产生电力的。
1. We bought an electric kettle to boil water quickly in the morning.
  我们买了一把电热水壶，早上可以快速烧开水。
2. The electric car needs charging before we drive to the airport.
  这辆电动汽车在我们开车去机场之前需要充电。
3. The school replaced its old heating system with an electric one.
  学校用一套电暖气系统替换了旧的供暖系统。
4. The dentist used an electric toothbrush to clean my teeth.
  牙医用电动牙刷给我清洁牙齿。
5. An electric fence keeps the animals safely inside the field.
  电围栏可以防止动物跑出田地，确保它们待在安全范围内。

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barrier

rid

divorce

ruin

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tendency

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