第 129 单元

第 2561–2580 个单词 · diversity, allege, pride, intense, inquiry, resign

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diversity
#2561
noun
多样性；多元化
The presence of many different types of people, things, or ideas in one group.
在一个群体中存在许多不同类型的人、事物或观点。
1. The company is working to improve diversity among its senior managers.
  这家公司正在努力提高高层管理人员的多样性。
2. Our school celebrates cultural diversity with food, music, and dance.
  我们学校通过美食、音乐和舞蹈来庆祝文化多样性。
3. The city offers great diversity in restaurants, from local cafés to international kitchens.
  这座城市的餐饮选择非常多样，从当地咖啡馆到各国风味餐厅，应有尽有。
4. Traveling opened my mind to the diversity of lifestyles around the world.
  旅行让我开阔了眼界，让我了解到世界各地生活方式的多样性。
5. A healthy diet should include diversity, with plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains, and protein.
  健康的饮食应该丰富多样，包括大量水果、蔬菜、谷物和蛋白质。
allege
#2562
verb
声称；指称；指控
To say that someone did something wrong, although this has not been proven.
声称某人做了错事，尽管这件事尚未得到证实。
1. Police allege that the driver caused the crash after drinking.
  警方称，这名司机是在饮酒后导致了这起事故。
2. She alleges that her manager ignored her complaints about unsafe working conditions.
  她声称经理忽视了她对工作环境不安全的投诉。
3. The newspaper alleged corruption among officials, but provided no evidence.
  这家报纸指称官员中存在腐败现象，但没有提供任何证据。
4. He alleges he was charged twice for the same meal at the restaurant.
  他声称餐厅对同一顿饭收了他两次钱。
5. The student alleged that another student had cheated during the exam.
  这名学生指称另一名学生在考试中作弊。
pride
#2563
noun
自豪；骄傲；自尊心
A feeling of pleasure and respect for yourself or someone you care about.
对自己或自己关心的人感到满意和自豪，并心怀敬意的情感。
1. Her parents felt great pride when she graduated from university.
  她从大学毕业时，父母感到无比自豪。
2. He takes pride in keeping his small apartment clean and comfortable.
  他以保持自己那间小公寓干净舒适为荣。
3. The team celebrated with pride after winning the local football match.
  球队赢得当地足球比赛后，大家自豪地庆祝起来。
4. She swallowed her pride and asked her manager for help.
  她放下自尊，向经理寻求帮助。
5. The restaurant serves traditional dishes that are a source of local pride.
  这家餐厅供应传统菜肴，这些菜肴是当地人的骄傲。
intense
#2564
adjective
强烈的；剧烈的；激烈的；浓烈的
Very strong, serious, or extreme in force, feeling, or degree.
在力量、情感或程度上非常强烈、严重或极端的。
1. The intense heat made everyone look for shade during the afternoon.
  下午天气酷热，大家都在寻找阴凉处避暑。
2. She felt intense pain in her leg after falling down the stairs.
  从楼梯上摔下来后，她的腿感到一阵剧烈的疼痛。
3. The team had an intense discussion about the company’s future plans.
  团队就公司的未来计划展开了一场激烈的讨论。
4. The students faced intense competition for places at the popular school.
  想进入那所热门学校的学生面临着激烈的竞争。
5. This curry has an intense flavor, so start with a small serving.
  这道咖喱味道非常浓烈，所以先少盛一点尝尝。
inquiry
#2565
noun
询问；咨询；查询；调查
a request for information about something
向他人询问有关某件事的信息或情况。
1. The hotel received an inquiry about available rooms for the holiday weekend.
  酒店收到了一条咨询，询问假期周末是否有空房。
2. I sent an inquiry to the company about returning my damaged headphones.
  我的耳机坏了，我向公司发了一封邮件，询问退货事宜。
3. The teacher answered several inquiries about next week's science project.
  老师回答了几个关于下周科学项目的问题。
4. The police are making inquiries about the missing bicycle near the station.
  警方正在调查车站附近自行车失踪一事。
5. The doctor made an inquiry about my sleeping problems during the appointment.
  看诊时，医生询问了我的睡眠问题。
resign
#2566
verb
辞职；辞去职务；听天由命
To officially leave a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving.
通过告知雇主自己将要离职，正式辞去一份工作或职位。
1. She resigned from her job after finding a better position.
  找到一份更好的工作后，她辞去了原来的工作。
2. The manager resigned as president after accepting responsibility for the mistake.
  经理在为这次错误承担责任后，辞去了总裁职务。
3. He resigned from the committee because he no longer had enough time.
  因为时间不够用，他辞去了委员会的职务。
4. The coach resigned after the team lost several important matches.
  球队接连输掉几场重要比赛后，教练辞职了。
5. After months of stress, she resigned herself to waiting for the decision.
  经历了几个月的压力后，她只好认命，耐心等待结果。
craft
#2567
noun, verb
手工艺品；小船；精心制作；精酿啤酒
A small boat or handmade object; to make something carefully and skillfully.
小型船只或手工制作的物品；也可作动词，表示用心且熟练地制作某物。
1. The small craft carried tourists across the lake on a sunny afternoon.
  一个阳光明媚的下午，这艘小船载着游客穿过湖面。
2. Students made colorful crafts from paper during their art lesson.
  美术课上，学生们用纸制作了色彩缤纷的手工艺品。
3. She found beautiful handmade crafts at the market near her hotel.
  她在酒店附近的集市上发现了许多漂亮的手工艺品。
4. Our manager crafted a clear plan for the busy week ahead.
  我们的经理精心制定了一份应对接下来繁忙一周的详细计划。
5. My friend ordered a craft beer with dinner at the new restaurant.
  我朋友在新开的餐厅吃晚餐时点了一杯精酿啤酒。
strict
#2568
adjective
严格的；严厉的；严格遵守的
Expecting rules to be obeyed exactly and allowing little freedom or choice.
要求严格遵守规则，几乎不给人留下自由或选择的余地。
1. Our teacher is strict, but she always explains the rules clearly.
  我们的老师很严格，但她总是把规则解释得很清楚。
2. The hotel has strict rules about smoking in rooms and shared areas.
  这家酒店对客房和公共区域吸烟有严格的规定。
3. My parents were strict about being home before ten on school nights.
  上学期间，我父母要求我必须在晚上十点前回家。
4. The doctor put me on a strict diet after my blood test.
  验血后，医生要求我严格控制饮食。
5. The airline has strict baggage limits, so we removed several heavy items.
  这家航空公司对行李重量有严格限制，所以我们拿掉了几件较重的物品。
concrete
#2569
adjective, noun
具体的；明确的；混凝土
Adjective: real and specific; noun: a strong building material made from cement, sand, and water.
形容词：真实而具体的；明确的。名词：一种由水泥、沙子和水等材料制成的坚固建筑材料，即混凝土。
1. We need concrete plans before we start the project next week.
  我们需要在下周开始这个项目之前制定具体的计划。
2. The builder poured concrete to make a strong foundation for the house.
  建筑工人浇筑混凝土，为房子打下坚固的地基。
3. Please give me a concrete example so I can understand the idea.
  请给我一个具体的例子，这样我就能理解这个想法了。
4. The path is made of concrete, so it stays dry after heavy rain.
  这条小路是用混凝土铺成的，所以即使下大雨也不会积水。
5. The doctor gave us concrete advice about helping Dad recover at home.
  医生给了我们一些具体的建议，告诉我们如何帮助爸爸在家康复。
shell
#2570
noun, verb
壳；外壳；剥壳
the hard outer covering of an egg, nut, or sea animal; to remove this covering
鸡蛋、坚果或海洋动物坚硬的外层；去掉这种外层。
1. She found a beautiful shell while walking along the beach.
  她沿着海滩散步时，发现了一枚漂亮的贝壳。
2. Please put the eggshells in the compost bin after breakfast.
  早餐后，请把鸡蛋壳放进堆肥桶里。
3. The turtle pulled its head safely inside its shell.
  乌龟把头安全地缩进了壳里。
4. He carefully shelled the peas before adding them to the soup.
  他仔细地剥掉豌豆荚，把豌豆放进汤里。
5. The restaurant serves shrimp with the shells already removed.
  这家餐厅供应已经剥好壳的虾。
damn
#2571
adjective, adverb, noun, verb
该死的；讨厌的；非常；可恶地；诅咒
Used to show anger, emphasis, or surprise; also meaning to condemn someone to punishment.
用于表达愤怒、强调或惊讶；也可表示谴责某人或判处某人惩罚。
1. I missed the damn bus and arrived twenty minutes late for work.
  我错过了那该死的公交车，上班迟到了二十分钟。
2. That was a damn good meal; I would happily order it again.
  那顿饭真他妈好吃，我很乐意再点一次。
3. Where the damn hell did I put my keys this morning?
  我今天早上到底把钥匙放哪儿去了？真见鬼！
4. The mechanic said the damn car would be ready by Friday afternoon.
  修车师傅说，那辆破车要到周五下午才能修好。
5. The judge damned the violent criminal for showing no regret.
  法官谴责了那个毫无悔意的暴力罪犯。
distinct
#2572
adjective
明显不同的; 清晰可辨的; 独特的
Clearly different from other people or things, or easy to recognize as separate.
与其他人或事物明显不同，或者容易被辨认出来、区分开来。
1. The twins have distinct personalities, even though they look very similar.
  这对双胞胎虽然长得很像，但性格却截然不同。
2. The artist used distinct colors to separate each section of the painting.
  这位艺术家用不同的颜色将画作的各个部分区分开来。
3. There are three distinct parts of the test, so read each section carefully.
  这场考试分为三个不同的部分，所以要仔细阅读每一部分。
4. The soup has a distinct garlic flavor that everyone noticed immediately.
  这道汤有一股明显的蒜香味，大家一下子就尝出来了。
5. The mountain had a distinct shape against the evening sky.
  傍晚的天空映衬下，那座山的轮廓格外清晰。
humor
#2573
noun
幽默；幽默感
The quality of being funny or making people laugh.
有趣、能逗人发笑的特质。
1. Her sense of humor makes long meetings much more enjoyable.
  她很有幽默感，让冗长的会议变得有趣多了。
2. He used humor to make everyone feel relaxed at the party.
  他用幽默的方式让派对上的每个人都放松了下来。
3. The teacher's humor helped students enjoy the difficult lesson.
  老师的幽默感让学生们也喜欢上了这堂难度很大的课。
4. My brother has a strange humor that not everyone understands.
  我哥哥的幽默感有点奇怪，不是每个人都能理解。
5. She lost her sense of humor after several nights without sleep.
  连续几个晚上没睡好后，她失去了往日的幽默感。
limitation
#2574
noun
限制；局限；限度
A problem or condition that limits what someone or something can do.
限制某人或某物能做什么的问题或条件。
1. The main limitation of this small apartment is the lack of storage space.
  这套小公寓最大的局限是储物空间不足。
2. Our budget puts a limitation on how much we can spend during the trip.
  我们的预算限制了旅行期间能花多少钱。
3. The teacher explained the limitations of using only one source for research.
  老师解释了研究时只使用一个来源的局限性。
4. Her knee injury places limitations on the sports she can safely play.
  她的膝伤限制了她可以安全参加的运动。
5. The restaurant has limited seating, so we should book a table early.
  餐厅座位有限，所以我们最好早点订位。
indication
#2575
noun
迹象；表明；征兆
a sign that shows something is true or is likely to happen
表明某事属实或很可能发生的迹象。
1. The dark clouds were an indication that rain was coming soon.
  乌云密布，预示着很快就要下雨了。
2. Her tired voice was a clear indication that she needed a break.
  她疲惫的声音明显表明她需要休息一下。
3. The teacher's smile was an indication that my answer was correct.
  老师的微笑表明我的回答是正确的。
4. A fever can be an indication of an infection, so contact your doctor.
  发烧可能是感染的征兆，因此请联系医生。
5. The flashing light was an indication that the car battery needed replacing.
  闪烁的指示灯表明汽车电池需要更换了。
stability
#2576
noun
稳定性; 稳定
The condition of being steady, balanced, and unlikely to change suddenly.
处于稳定、平衡且不太可能突然发生变化的状态。
1. The new job gave her financial stability and peace of mind.
  新工作给了她经济上的稳定感，也让她心里更踏实。
2. Regular exercise can improve your physical stability and balance.
  经常锻炼可以提高身体的稳定性和平衡能力。
3. The company needs political stability before opening a new office abroad.
  公司需要政治稳定后，才会在国外开设新办公室。
4. The table shook, so we checked its stability before eating dinner.
  桌子晃动了，所以我们在吃晚饭前检查了一下它是否稳固。
5. The teacher helped the student find stability after moving to a new school.
  转到一所新学校后，老师帮助这名学生重新找到稳定感。
wise
#2577
adjective
明智的; 聪明的; 有智慧的
Having good judgment and making sensible decisions.
具有良好的判断力，能够做出明智、合理的决定。
1. It was wise to check the weather before leaving for our trip.
  出发去旅行前先查看天气，这样做很明智。
2. My grandmother gave me wise advice about saving money for emergencies.
  我奶奶给了我一些明智的建议，告诉我要存钱以备不时之需。
3. You would be wise to book your train tickets early during holidays.
  假期期间，你最好早点预订火车票。
4. Choosing the cheaper phone was a wise decision for our family.
  选择价格更便宜的手机，对我们家来说是个明智的决定。
5. He grew wiser after making the same mistake twice at work.
  他在工作中犯了两次同样的错误后，变得更加明智了。
neglect
#2578
verb, noun
忽视；疏忽；怠慢；照料不周
to fail to give someone or something the care or attention they need
未能给予某人或某物所需要的照顾或关注。
1. He neglected his garden during the summer and found it full of weeds.
  他整个夏天都没打理花园，结果花园里长满了杂草。
2. She neglected her health by skipping meals and avoiding regular exercise.
  她不按时吃饭，也不坚持锻炼，忽视了自己的健康。
3. The company was accused of neglecting important safety rules at work.
  这家公司被指控忽视了工作场所的重要安全规定。
4. Please do not neglect your homework, even when you feel tired after school.
  即使放学后觉得很累，也请不要忽视家庭作业。
5. The dog suffered from neglect after its owner stopped feeding it properly.
  主人不再好好喂狗后，这只狗遭到了疏于照料。
compose
#2579
verb
创作; 撰写; 组成; 使镇定
to create something by putting its parts or ideas together
通过组合各个部分或想法来创作某样东西
1. She composed a short song for the school concert.
  她为学校音乐会创作了一首短曲。
2. Please compose a polite email to the hotel before lunch.
  请在午餐前给酒店写一封措辞礼貌的电子邮件。
3. The committee is composed of teachers, parents, and local volunteers.
  该委员会由教师、家长和当地志愿者组成。
4. He took a deep breath and composed himself before the interview.
  面试前，他深吸了一口气，让自己镇定下来。
5. The chef composed a colorful salad with fruit, herbs, and cheese.
  厨师用水果、香草和奶酪搭配出了一份色彩缤纷的沙拉。
jail
#2580
noun, verb
监狱; 看守所; 监禁
A place where people are kept as punishment or while waiting for trial.
关押犯人作为惩罚或在等待审判期间羁押嫌疑人的地方。
1. The police took the suspect to jail after the robbery.
  抢劫案发生后，警方将嫌疑人带进了监狱。
2. He spent three months in jail for driving without a license.
  他因无证驾驶在监狱里待了三个月。
3. Her brother was released from jail yesterday morning.
  她哥哥昨天早上从监狱里获释了。
4. The judge warned that he could go to jail if he broke the law again.
  法官警告他，如果再次违法，就可能会坐牢。
5. The police jailed the thief after finding the stolen jewelry.
  警方找到被盗珠宝后，将那个小偷关进了监狱。

diversity

allege

pride

intense

inquiry

resign

craft

strict

concrete

shell

damn

distinct

humor

limitation

indication

stability

wise

neglect

compose

jail