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第 2581–2600 个单词 · shelter, mere, carbon, regulate, cheese, trigger

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shelter
#2581
noun, verb
庇护所; 避难所; 收容所; 庇护
A safe place that protects people or animals from danger or bad weather.
能够保护人或动物免受危险或恶劣天气影响的安全场所。
1. The hikers found shelter from the heavy rain under a large rock.
  徒步旅行者在一块大石头下面躲雨，避开了倾盆大雨。
2. The family opened their home as a shelter for a homeless neighbor.
  这家人敞开家门，为一位无家可归的邻居提供住所。
3. The animal shelter needs volunteers to care for abandoned dogs and cats.
  这家动物收容所需要志愿者来照顾被遗弃的猫狗。
4. We sheltered under a café roof while waiting for the bus.
  等公交车时，我们躲在一家咖啡馆的屋檐下避雨。
5. The trees sheltered us from the cold wind during our picnic.
  野餐时，这些树木为我们遮挡了寒风。
mere
#2582
adjective, determiner
仅仅；只不过；区区
used to emphasize that something is small, unimportant, or less than expected
用于强调某事物数量很少、无关紧要，或低于预期。
1. The repair took a mere ten minutes and cost almost nothing.
  维修只花了短短十分钟，几乎没花多少钱。
2. She won the competition by a mere two points.
  她仅以两分的微弱优势赢得了比赛。
3. For mere convenience, he ordered dinner online after work.
  为了图个方便，他下班后直接在网上点了晚餐。
4. The mere thought of flying makes him feel nervous.
  光是想到要坐飞机，他就感到紧张。
5. It was a mere misunderstanding, so the two friends quickly apologized.
  这只不过是一场误会，所以两位朋友很快就互相道了歉。
carbon
#2583
noun
碳
a chemical element found in all living things, coal, oil, and many other materials
一种存在于所有生物、煤炭、石油和许多其他物质中的化学元素
1. Burning coal releases carbon dioxide, which contributes to climate change.
  燃烧煤炭会释放二氧化碳，从而加剧气候变化。
2. We are reducing our carbon footprint by walking and using less electricity.
  我们通过步行和减少用电来降低碳足迹。
3. The doctor warned that carbon monoxide from the heater could be dangerous.
  医生警告说，取暖器产生的一氧化碳可能会很危险。
4. Scientists use carbon dating to estimate the age of ancient bones.
  科学家利用碳测年法来估算古代骨骼的年代。
5. This water filter contains activated carbon to remove unpleasant tastes and smells.
  这个净水器含有活性炭，可以去除令人不快的味道和气味。
regulate
#2584
verb
调节；管理；控制；规范
to control something by using rules or adjusting it
通过制定规则或进行调整来控制某事物。
1. The government regulates banks to protect people’s money.
  政府对银行进行监管，以保护人们的资金安全。
2. This thermostat regulates the temperature in our apartment automatically.
  这台恒温器会自动调节我们公寓里的温度。
3. Traffic lights help regulate traffic during the busy morning rush.
  交通信号灯有助于在早高峰期间疏导交通。
4. Deep breathing can help regulate your heart rate after exercise.
  深呼吸有助于在运动后调节心率。
5. New rules regulate how much food shops may throw away.
  新规定限制了商店可以丢弃的食物数量。
cheese
#2585
noun
奶酪; 芝士
A food made from milk, often sliced, grated, or added to other dishes.
一种由牛奶或其他动物奶制成的食物，通常切片、磨碎，或添加到其他菜肴中。
1. I put some cheese on my toast before leaving for work.
  上班前，我在烤面包上放了一些奶酪。
2. We ordered a cheese pizza and two salads for dinner.
  晚餐我们点了一份芝士披萨和两份沙拉。
3. Could you grate the cheese while I prepare the pasta?
  我准备意大利面的时候，你能把奶酪磨碎吗？
4. She bought a small piece of cheese at the market for lunch.
  她在市场上买了一小块奶酪当午餐。
5. The doctor advised him to eat less cheese because of his high cholesterol.
  医生建议他少吃奶酪，因为他的胆固醇偏高。
trigger
#2586
noun, verb
触发；诱因；引发；扳机
a thing that causes a reaction, or to cause a reaction or event
引起某种反应或事件的事物；或者使某种反应或事件发生。
1. Loud noises can trigger headaches for some people.
  巨大的噪音可能会引发一些人的头痛。
2. The smell of fresh bread triggered memories of his childhood home.
  新鲜面包的香味勾起了他对童年时家的回忆。
3. The alarm was triggered when someone opened the back door.
  有人打开后门时，警报器就被触发了。
4. The teacher's question triggered an interesting discussion among the students.
  老师提出的问题引发了学生们一场有趣的讨论。
5. Pulling the trigger made the toy gun produce a loud popping sound.
  扣动扳机后，玩具枪发出了一声响亮的噗声。
pipe
#2587
noun, verb
管子；烟斗；输送管
a long hollow tube that carries liquid, gas, or other substances
一种细长的中空管子，用来输送液体、气体或其他物质。
1. Water was leaking from a broken pipe under the kitchen sink.
  厨房水槽下面的一根管子坏了，水正从里面漏出来。
2. The plumber replaced the old pipes before winter arrived.
  冬天来临之前，水管工更换了那些旧管子。
3. Smoke rose from the pipe of the factory across the river.
  河对岸那家工厂的烟囱管道里冒出了烟。
4. He packed a small pipe in his suitcase for the camping trip.
  为了这次露营旅行，他在行李箱里装了一只小烟斗。
5. The workers are piping hot water through the new system.
  工人们正在通过新系统输送热水。
destruction
#2588
noun
破坏；毁灭；摧毁；毁坏
The act or result of destroying something completely.
彻底摧毁某物的行为或结果。
1. The storm caused serious destruction across the coastal town.
  这场风暴给沿海小镇造成了严重破坏。
2. Firefighters worked all night to prevent the destruction of nearby homes.
  消防员彻夜工作，努力防止附近的房屋被毁。
3. The war left a trail of destruction through several villages.
  这场战争让几个村庄满目疮痍。
4. The company paid for the destruction of the old office building.
  这家公司支付了拆除旧办公楼的费用。
5. Too much heat can cause the destruction of important vitamins in food.
  温度过高会导致食物中的重要维生素被破坏。
guitar
#2589
noun
吉他
a musical instrument with six strings, played by moving your fingers across them
一种有六根弦的乐器，通过手指拨动琴弦来演奏。
1. She plays the guitar every evening after finishing her homework.
  她每天晚上做完作业后都会弹吉他。
2. He bought a new guitar from the music shop downtown.
  他从市中心的乐器店买了一把新吉他。
3. Our teacher asked me to bring my guitar to school tomorrow.
  老师让我明天把吉他带到学校去。
4. We sang songs and played guitar around the campfire last night.
  昨晚我们围坐在篝火旁，一边唱歌一边弹吉他。
5. My brother is learning to play the guitar with online lessons.
  我哥哥正在通过网上课程学习弹吉他。
flag
#2590
noun, verb
旗帜；旗子；标记出；标示问题
A piece of colored cloth showing a country, group, or symbol; to signal a problem or danger.
一块带有颜色、代表某个国家、团体或象征的布；指出问题或危险，提醒他人注意。
1. The flag was flying above the school entrance during the ceremony.
  仪式举行期间，学校入口上方飘扬着一面旗帜。
2. The tour guide raised a flag so the group could find her.
  导游举起一面旗子，好让团员们找到她。
3. Please flag any problems in the report before the meeting tomorrow.
  请在明天开会前标出报告中的任何问题。
4. The hotel put a small flag on our table when dinner was ready.
  晚餐准备好后，酒店工作人员在我们的餐桌上放了一面小旗子。
5. The warning light flagged a possible problem with the car engine.
  警示灯提示汽车发动机可能出现了问题。
piano
#2591
noun
钢琴
a large musical instrument with black and white keys that you play with your fingers
一种大型乐器，带有黑白琴键，可以用手指弹奏。
1. My sister practices the piano every evening after she finishes her homework.
  我姐姐每天晚上做完作业后都会练习弹钢琴。
2. There is a beautiful piano in the corner of our hotel lobby.
  我们酒店大堂的角落里摆着一架漂亮的钢琴。
3. The music teacher asked Tom to play the piano for the class.
  音乐老师让 Tom 给全班同学弹一段钢琴曲。
4. We bought a second-hand piano from a family moving to another city.
  我们从一个要搬去另一个城市的家庭那里买了一架二手钢琴。
5. She played the piano softly while her baby slept upstairs.
  楼上的宝宝睡着时，她轻轻地弹着钢琴。
magic
#2592
noun, adjective
魔法；神奇的力量；不可思议；奇妙的
A special power that seems to make impossible things happen; wonderful or exciting.
一种看似能让不可能的事情发生的特殊力量；美妙的、令人兴奋的。
1. The magician performed a magic trick at my daughter's birthday party.
  魔术师在我女儿的生日派对上表演了一个魔术。
2. A little magic can make an ordinary evening feel special.
  一点小小的魔法就能让一个平凡的夜晚变得特别。
3. The chef added some magic to the meal with fresh herbs and spices.
  厨师用新鲜的香草和香料为这顿饭增添了几分神奇的滋味。
4. This cleaning spray works like magic on dirty kitchen surfaces.
  这款清洁喷雾清洁厨房台面上的污渍，效果简直不可思议。
5. The teacher used magic to make the science lesson exciting.
  老师用神奇的方法让科学课变得生动有趣。
mystery
#2593
noun
谜团；神秘事件；悬疑作品
Something difficult to understand or explain, especially a strange event or unknown situation.
某件难以理解或解释的事情，尤其是奇怪的事件或未知的情况。
1. The police are trying to solve the mystery of the missing painting.
  警方正在努力解开那幅失踪画作的谜团。
2. There was a mystery package waiting for me outside my front door.
  我家前门外放着一个神秘包裹。
3. The teacher gave us a history mystery to discuss in small groups.
  老师给了我们一个历史谜案，让我们分小组讨论。
4. We watched a mystery movie during our train journey through the mountains.
  我们在乘火车穿越山区时看了一部悬疑电影。
5. The doctor solved the mystery of my stomach pain after several tests.
  医生做了几项检查后，解开了我胃痛的谜团。
ski
#2594
noun, verb
滑雪板；滑雪
A narrow board for sliding over snow, or to move over snow using skis.
一种狭长的滑雪板，用于在雪地上滑行；也指使用滑雪板在雪地上滑行。
1. We rented skis and helmets before going up the mountain.
  上山之前，我们租了滑雪板和头盔。
2. My brother learned to ski during his winter holiday in Canada.
  我哥哥在加拿大度寒假的时候学会了滑雪。
3. She skis every weekend when the weather is cold and sunny.
  天气寒冷又晴朗的时候，她每个周末都会去滑雪。
4. The school organized a ski trip for students during the winter break.
  学校组织学生在寒假期间去滑雪。
5. After skiing all day, we ate hot soup in the mountain café.
  滑了一整天雪后，我们在山间咖啡馆喝了热汤。
whisper
#2595
noun, verb
低声说话；耳语
To speak very quietly, or a quiet way of speaking.
小声说话，或指一种轻声说话的方式。
1. She whispered my name so nobody else could hear.
  她低声说出我的名字，所以没人听见。
2. Please whisper; the baby is sleeping in the next room.
  请小声说话，宝宝正在隔壁房间睡觉。
3. I heard a whisper behind me while waiting for the train.
  我等火车时，听到身后有人低声说话。
4. The students whispered to each other during the difficult test.
  考试题很难，学生们彼此低声交谈。
5. He whispered a prayer before eating his dinner.
  晚餐前，他低声祷告了一番。
rear
#2596
noun, verb, adjective
后部；后方；养育；饲养；后面的
The back part of something, or to raise and care for children or animals.
某物的后部；也可以指抚养和照料孩子或动物，使其成长。
1. Please sit in the rear of the bus because the front seats are full.
  请坐在公交车后部，因为前面的座位已经坐满了。
2. The restaurant has a quiet garden at the rear of the building.
  这家餐厅在建筑物后面有一个安静的花园。
3. She was raised by grandparents who reared three children on their farm.
  她由祖父母抚养长大，他们曾在农场养育过三个孩子。
4. The farmer is rearing chickens for fresh eggs and meat.
  这位农场主正在饲养鸡，供人们获取新鲜的鸡蛋和鸡肉。
5. The rear tire of my bicycle went flat during the ride home.
  我骑车回家的路上，自行车的后轮胎爆了。
menu
#2597
noun
菜单
A list of food and drinks available in a restaurant or for a meal.
餐厅或一顿饭中提供的食物和饮料的清单。
1. We looked at the menu before choosing our meals.
  我们先看了菜单，然后才决定点什么菜。
2. The restaurant has a separate menu for children.
  这家餐厅有专门为儿童准备的菜单。
3. Could I see the dessert menu, please?
  请问可以给我看一下甜点菜单吗？
4. Our hotel offers a breakfast menu from seven until ten.
  我们酒店早上七点到十点供应早餐，提供早餐菜单。
5. The school cafeteria changes its menu every Friday.
  学校食堂每周五都会更换菜单。
species
#2598
noun
物种；种类
A group of similar animals, plants, or other living things that can reproduce together.
一群相似的动物、植物或其他生物，它们能够相互繁殖后代。
1. Many species of birds live in this forest throughout the year.
  这片森林里全年都生活着许多种鸟类。
2. Scientists discovered a new species of frog near the mountain lake.
  科学家在山间湖泊附近发现了一种新的青蛙。
3. Some species are becoming rare because their natural homes are disappearing.
  由于自然栖息地不断消失，一些物种正变得越来越稀少。
4. This aquarium has more than fifty species of fish from around the world.
  这家水族馆有来自世界各地的五十多种鱼类。
5. Dogs and wolves belong to different species, although they look similar.
  狗和狼虽然长得相似，但属于不同的物种。
moon
#2599
noun, verb
月亮；月球；闲逛；游荡
The large round object that shines in the sky at night, or to spend time relaxing.
夜空中发光的那个大圆体；也可以指花时间放松或闲逛。
1. The moon looked bright above the houses as we walked home after dinner.
  晚饭后我们走回家时，月亮在房屋上方显得格外明亮。
2. We watched the moon rise over the sea from our hotel balcony.
  我们在酒店的阳台上看着月亮从海面上升起。
3. The children drew a moon and stars for their science project at school.
  孩子们为学校的科学项目画了月亮和星星。
4. My brother is over the moon because he got the job he wanted.
  我哥哥高兴坏了，因为他得到了自己梦寐以求的工作。
5. After the busy week, we just want to moon around at home on Saturday.
  忙碌了一周之后，我们只想在家里悠闲地消磨周六时光。
presumably
#2600
adverb
想必；大概；据推测
used to say that something is probably true based on what you know
根据你所知道的情况，用来表示某件事很可能是真的。
1. Presumably, the train is late because of the heavy snow.
  想必是因为大雪，火车才晚点了。
2. She left her umbrella at home, presumably because the sky looked clear.
  她把雨伞落在家里了，大概是因为当时看起来天气晴朗。
3. The shop is closed today, presumably for a staff meeting.
  这家店今天关门了，想必是因为员工要开会。
4. He has a key, so presumably he lives in the building.
  他有钥匙，所以想必是住在这栋楼里。
5. The doctor said the pain was presumably caused by a pulled muscle.
  医生说，这种疼痛大概是肌肉拉伤引起的。

shelter

mere

carbon

regulate

cheese

trigger

pipe

destruction

guitar

flag

piano

magic

mystery

ski

whisper

rear

menu

species

moon

presumably