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第 2461–2480 个单词 · opera, contest, brush, embarrass, gallery, genetic

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opera
#2461
noun
歌剧
A dramatic story performed by singers and an orchestra.
由歌唱家和管弦乐队共同演出的戏剧故事。
1. We watched an opera at the theater during our visit to Vienna.
  我们去维也纳旅游时，在剧院看了一场歌剧。
2. My sister loves opera and listens to it while cooking dinner.
  我姐姐很喜欢歌剧，做晚饭时也会听。
3. The school music club performed a short opera for parents.
  学校音乐社为家长们演出了一部短歌剧。
4. The opera singer practiced her difficult part every morning.
  那位歌剧演员每天早上都会练习自己难度很高的唱段。
5. Tickets for the popular opera sold out before we could buy them.
  那部热门歌剧的门票在我们买到之前就已经售罄了。
contest
#2462
noun, verb
比赛；竞赛；争辩；竞争
a competition, or to compete against someone to win something
一场比赛或竞赛；与某人竞争以赢得某样东西。
1. She won first prize in a local baking contest last weekend.
  上周末，她在当地的一场烘焙比赛中获得了一等奖。
2. Our school is holding a singing contest next Friday afternoon.
  我们学校下周五下午将举办一场歌唱比赛。
3. They entered a photography contest during their trip to Italy.
  他们在意大利旅行期间参加了一场摄影比赛。
4. He contested the parking ticket because his car was legally parked.
  他对这张停车罚单提出了异议，因为他的车当时停得合法。
5. The two teams are contesting the final match at the sports center.
  这两支队伍将在体育中心进行决赛。
brush
#2463
noun, verb
刷子；刷；轻触
a tool with bristles for cleaning, grooming, or painting; to clean or touch lightly
一种带有刷毛的工具，用于清洁、梳理或绘画；刷洗或轻轻触碰。
1. I brush my teeth twice a day to keep them healthy.
  我每天刷两次牙，以保持牙齿健康。
2. She brushed her hair before leaving for work.
  她上班前梳了梳头发。
3. Please brush the dirt off your jacket before sitting down.
  请坐下前把夹克上的灰尘刷掉。
4. He used a small brush to paint the wooden model.
  他用一把小刷子给木制模型上色。
5. The cat brushed against my leg while I prepared dinner.
  我准备晚饭时，那只猫轻轻蹭了蹭我的腿。
embarrass
#2464
verb
使尴尬；使难堪；使窘迫
to make someone feel ashamed, shy, or uncomfortable in front of other people
使某人在别人面前感到羞愧、害羞或不自在。
1. I embarrassed myself when I forgot my manager's name during the meeting.
  开会时，我忘了经理的名字，真是让自己尴尬了一把。
2. Please don't embarrass me by telling everyone about my mistake.
  请不要把我的错误告诉所有人，让我难堪。
3. His parents embarrassed him by dancing in the restaurant.
  他的父母在餐厅里跳舞，让他觉得很尴尬。
4. She felt embarrassed when her stomach suddenly made a loud noise in class.
  上课时，她的肚子突然发出很大的声音，这让她觉得很不好意思。
5. The waiter embarrassed us by spilling soup onto our clothes.
  服务员把汤洒在我们的衣服上，让我们很尴尬。
gallery
#2465
noun
美术馆；画廊
A place where people display and sell works of art.
展示和出售艺术作品的场所。
1. We visited an art gallery during our trip to the city.
  我们在城里旅行时参观了一家美术馆。
2. The gallery is showing paintings by a young local artist this month.
  这家美术馆本月正在展出一位年轻本地艺术家的画作。
3. She bought a beautiful photograph from the gallery near our hotel.
  她从我们酒店附近的一家画廊买了一幅很漂亮的摄影作品。
4. The school gallery displayed students' drawings for their families.
  学校的展览馆展出了学生们的画作，供他们的家人欣赏。
5. The shopping center has a small gallery of modern furniture upstairs.
  这家购物中心的楼上有一个小型现代家具展厅。
genetic
#2466
adjective
遗传的；基因的
Related to the genes passed from parents to their children.
与父母遗传给子女的基因有关的。
1. Some diseases are caused by genetic changes passed from parents to children.
  有些疾病是由父母遗传给子女的基因变化引起的。
2. The test can show whether a health problem is genetic.
  这项检测可以判断某种健康问题是否由遗传因素引起。
3. Scientists are studying the genetic differences between these two plants.
  科学家正在研究这两种植物之间的遗传差异。
4. The farmer chose genetic varieties of tomatoes that grow well in cold weather.
  农民选择了适合在寒冷天气中生长的番茄品种。
5. Genetic research may help doctors find better treatments for cancer.
  遗传学研究可能帮助医生找到更好的癌症治疗方法。
aggressive
#2467
adjective
好斗的；挑衅的；咄咄逼人的；积极进取的
behaving in an angry or forceful way, often ready to fight or argue
表现得愤怒或强势，常常随时准备打架或争吵。
1. The aggressive dog barked loudly and tried to bite the visiting postman.
  那只好斗的狗大声吠叫，还试图咬前来送信的邮递员。
2. His aggressive behavior made everyone uncomfortable during the family dinner.
  他咄咄逼人的举止让家庭聚餐时的所有人都感到不自在。
3. The sales assistant used aggressive tactics to persuade customers to buy expensive products.
  那名销售人员采用咄咄逼人的推销手段，说服顾客购买昂贵的产品。
4. The football team played aggressive football and scored two goals before halftime.
  这支足球队踢得十分有侵略性，在上半场结束前就打进了两球。
5. Doctors recommended aggressive treatment because the disease was spreading quickly.
  由于病情迅速扩散，医生建议采取积极的治疗方案。
chest
#2468
noun
胸部；胸膛；箱子；大箱子
The front part of your body between your neck and stomach.
你身体前面位于脖子和胃之间的部分。
1. She felt a sharp pain in her chest after climbing the stairs.
  爬完楼梯后，她感到胸口一阵剧烈疼痛。
2. He kept the small wooden chest under his bed at home.
  他把一个小木箱放在家里的床底下。
3. The nurse listened to the patient's chest with a stethoscope.
  护士用听诊器听了听病人的胸部。
4. The child carried a heavy chest filled with old toys upstairs.
  那个孩子搬着一个装满旧玩具的沉重大箱子上了楼。
5. The runner took a deep breath and lifted his chest proudly.
  跑步者深吸一口气，挺起胸膛，自豪地站着。
format
#2469
noun, verb
格式；版式；编排
The way information is arranged, or to arrange it in a particular way.
信息的组织或排列方式，或按照特定方式组织或排列信息。
1. Please save the report in PDF format before sending it to the manager.
  请在把报告发送给经理之前，将其保存为 PDF 格式。
2. The museum changed the format of its tours to make them more interactive.
  博物馆改变了导览活动的形式，让游客有更多互动体验。
3. This recipe is formatted as a short list of clear cooking steps.
  这份食谱采用简洁的格式，以清晰的步骤列出了烹饪方法。
4. The teacher formatted the students' answers into a simple table for review.
  老师把学生们的答案整理成了一张简单的表格，方便复习。
5. The podcast is available in several formats, including audio and video.
  这个播客有多种形式，包括音频和视频。
literary
#2470
adjective
文学的；文学上的
Connected with books, writing, or the study of literature.
与书籍、写作或文学研究有关的。
1. She enjoys literary novels about family, friendship, and difficult choices.
  她喜欢以家庭、友谊和艰难抉择为主题的文学小说。
2. The university offers a literary course about famous English writers.
  这所大学开设了一门关于英国著名作家的文学课程。
3. The bookshop has a literary section near the front entrance.
  书店入口附近设有一个文学类图书专区。
4. His literary style is clear, gentle, and easy for beginners to understand.
  他的文学风格清晰、温和，初学者也很容易理解。
5. The festival brings together literary fans, poets, and local authors.
  这个文学节汇聚了文学爱好者、诗人和当地作家。
govern
#2471
verb
治理；统治；管理
To control and lead a country, organization, or group of people.
控制并领导一个国家、组织或群体。
1. The elected party governs the country with support from smaller groups.
  当选政党在较小政党的支持下治理国家。
2. Strong laws govern how companies treat their workers and customers.
  严格的法律规范着企业对待员工和客户的方式。
3. The school is governed by a board of teachers and parents.
  这所学校由一个教师和家长组成的委员会管理。
4. Local rules govern where shops can build new entrances and signs.
  当地规定决定了商店可以在哪里设置新的入口和招牌。
5. Their friendship is governed by trust, honesty, and respect.
  他们的友谊建立在信任、诚实和尊重的基础上。
embrace
#2472
verb, noun
拥抱；欣然接受；采纳
to accept something eagerly or hold someone closely in your arms
热切地接受某事，或用双臂紧紧地抱住某人。
1. She embraced her mother tightly after returning home from a long trip.
  长途旅行回家后，她紧紧地拥抱了母亲。
2. Many companies are embracing flexible working to support their employees.
  许多公司正在采用灵活的工作方式，以更好地支持员工。
3. Our school has embraced new ideas for teaching science and mathematics.
  我们学校采纳了新的科学和数学教学理念。
4. The hotel embraced local food traditions by serving fresh regional dishes.
  这家酒店通过供应新鲜的当地特色菜，融入了当地的饮食传统。
5. He embraced the chance to travel abroad and learn about another culture.
  他欣然接受了出国旅行的机会，希望了解另一种文化。
praise
#2473
noun, verb
称赞；赞扬；表扬；赞美
To express strong approval or admiration for someone or something.
对某人或某事表示高度认可或赞赏。
1. The teacher praised Mia for her excellent science project.
  老师表扬了Mia，因为她的科学项目做得非常出色。
2. His manager praised him for finishing the difficult report early.
  他的经理表扬了他，因为他提前完成了那份有难度的报告。
3. We praised the chef for preparing such a delicious meal.
  我们称赞了厨师，因为他做的饭菜非常美味。
4. Her parents praised her after she helped clean the kitchen.
  她帮忙打扫厨房后，父母表扬了她。
5. The doctor praised me for exercising regularly and eating healthy food.
  医生表扬了我，因为我坚持锻炼，并且饮食健康。
silent
#2474
adjective
安静的; 沉默的; 无声的
Making little or no sound; not speaking or talking.
几乎不发出声音的；不说话或保持沉默的。
1. The room became silent when the teacher entered.
  老师走进教室时，整个房间顿时安静了下来。
2. Please stay silent while the baby is sleeping.
  宝宝睡觉的时候，请保持安静。
3. The audience was silent during the emotional speech.
  演讲感人至深，听众全程鸦雀无声。
4. He gave me a silent nod and left the room.
  他默默地朝我点了点头，然后离开了房间。
5. The doctor asked her to remain silent during the examination.
  医生要求她在检查过程中保持安静。
pump
#2475
noun, verb
泵；打气筒；抽水机；输送
A device that moves liquid or air, or the action of moving it.
一种用于输送液体或空气的装置，也可以指输送液体或空气的动作。
1. The bicycle pump is beside the garage door.
  自行车打气筒就在车库门旁边。
2. Please pump some air into the flat tire.
  请给瘪了的轮胎打点气。
3. The doctor used a small pump to give him medicine.
  医生用一个小泵给他输送药物。
4. The water pump stopped working during the hot afternoon.
  炎热的下午，水泵停止了工作。
5. She pumped gas into the car before starting the long journey.
  她在开始长途旅行前给汽车加满了油。
publisher
#2476
noun
出版商; 出版社
A person or company that prepares and sells books, magazines, or other printed materials.
负责编辑、制作并销售书籍、杂志或其他印刷品的个人或公司。
1. The publisher accepted her first novel after reading the opening chapters.
  出版商读完她小说的开头几章后，决定出版她的第一部小说。
2. Our school uses textbooks from a well-known educational publisher.
  我们学校使用一家知名教育出版社出版的教材。
3. The publisher released a new cookbook featuring simple family recipes.
  这家出版社推出了一本新的食谱，里面收录了许多简单的家庭菜谱。
4. The magazine publisher asked the writer to send photographs by Friday.
  这家杂志出版社要求作者在星期五之前提交照片。
5. A small publisher printed my travel guide and sold it online.
  一家小型出版社帮我印制了旅行指南，并在网上销售。
celebration
#2477
noun
庆祝活动；庆典；庆祝会
An event or party held to mark a special occasion or achievement.
为纪念特殊时刻或庆祝某项成就而举办的活动或聚会。
1. We had a small birthday celebration at home with cake and close friends.
  我们在家举办了一个小型生日聚会，和亲密的朋友一起吃蛋糕。
2. The school held a celebration to welcome new students at the start of term.
  学校在新学期开学时举办了一场欢迎新生的庆祝活动。
3. Our team planned a celebration after winning the final match.
  我们团队计划在赢得决赛后举办一场庆祝活动。
4. The restaurant offered free dessert during its anniversary celebration.
  餐厅在周年庆活动期间免费赠送甜点。
5. They joined a street celebration while visiting the city during the holiday.
  他们在假期期间游览这座城市时，参加了一场街头庆祝活动。
golf
#2478
noun, verb
高尔夫球；打高尔夫球
A game played by hitting a small ball into holes using clubs.
一种运动，玩家使用球杆击打一个小球，使其进入球洞。
1. My father plays golf every Saturday with his friends.
  我爸爸每周六都会和朋友一起打高尔夫球。
2. We watched a golf tournament on television after dinner.
  晚饭后，我们在电视上观看了一场高尔夫球锦标赛。
3. She bought new golf clubs before her holiday in Spain.
  她在去西班牙度假之前买了一套新的高尔夫球杆。
4. Our manager invited the team to play golf this weekend.
  我们的经理邀请团队这个周末一起去打高尔夫球。
5. He has been golfing regularly to get more exercise.
  他一直坚持定期打高尔夫球，以增加运动量。
compensation
#2479
noun
赔偿；补偿；报酬
Money or something else given to someone because of loss, damage, or work.
因遭受损失、损害或提供劳动而获得的钱款或其他形式的补偿。
1. The company offered compensation after the flight was canceled.
  航班取消后，公司提出给予乘客赔偿。
2. She received compensation for the injury she suffered at work.
  她因在工作中受伤而获得了赔偿。
3. The hotel gave us compensation for the uncomfortable room.
  酒店因为房间住得不舒服而给了我们补偿。
4. He asked for compensation after the store delivered the wrong table.
  商店送错了桌子，他因此要求赔偿。
5. Good compensation helps attract talented workers to difficult jobs.
  优厚的薪酬有助于吸引优秀人才从事艰苦的工作。
classical
#2480
adjective
古典的；经典的
Related to the art, literature, music, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
与古希腊和古罗马的艺术、文学、音乐及文化有关的。
1. She enjoys listening to classical music while cooking dinner.
  她喜欢一边做晚饭，一边听古典音乐。
2. The museum has a beautiful collection of classical Greek statues.
  这家博物馆收藏了许多精美的古希腊雕像。
3. Our teacher showed us classical paintings from the eighteenth century.
  老师给我们展示了十八世纪的古典绘画作品。
4. He studied classical literature at university and became a writer.
  他在大学学习古典文学，后来成了一名作家。
5. The restaurant serves classical French dishes with fresh local ingredients.
  这家餐厅用新鲜的本地食材烹制经典法式菜肴。

opera

contest

brush

embarrass

gallery

genetic

aggressive

chest

format

literary

govern

embrace

praise

silent

pump

publisher

celebration

golf

compensation

classical