第 133 单元

第 2641–2660 个单词 · servant, immigrant, excess, complexity, liability, surprisingly

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servant
#2641
noun
仆人；佣人；仆役；下人
A person who works in another person’s home and does household tasks.
在别人家中工作并负责做家务的人。
1. The servant brought tea to the guests in the sitting room.
  仆人把茶端给了坐在客厅里的客人。
2. In the old story, a loyal servant helped the family escape at night.
  在那个古老的故事中，一位忠诚的仆人帮助这家人趁夜逃了出去。
3. She felt treated like a servant when her brother left every chore to her.
  当她哥哥把所有家务都留给她做时，她觉得自己简直像个佣人。
4. The king’s servants prepared the meal while the cook checked the soup.
  国王的仆人们准备着饭菜，而厨师则在检查汤的味道。
5. He said he was a servant of the people, not their master.
  他说自己是人民的公仆，而不是他们的主人。
immigrant
#2642
noun
移民
A person who comes to live in a country from another country.
从一个国家来到另一个国家定居的人。
1. My grandfather was an immigrant who came here from Italy as a young man.
  我祖父年轻时从意大利移民到这里。
2. The city offers free English classes for immigrants who are new to the country.
  这座城市为刚来到这个国家的移民提供免费的英语课程。
3. She works with an immigrant family at the neighborhood health center.
  她在社区卫生中心为一个移民家庭提供服务。
4. As an immigrant, he found a job at a local grocery store.
  作为一名移民，他在当地一家杂货店找到了一份工作。
5. The immigrant waited with her friends at the airport for her sister.
  那位女移民和朋友们在机场等她的姐姐。
excess
#2643
noun, adjective
过量；过剩；多余的
More of something than is needed, wanted, or usual.
某种东西的数量超过了所需、所希望或通常的程度。
1. The doctor said too much salt can cause health problems.
  医生说，摄入过多的盐可能会引发健康问题。
2. We had an excess of tomatoes, so I made soup for the neighbors.
  我们的西红柿多得吃不完，所以我做了些汤送给邻居。
3. The company cut excess costs by sharing office space with another team.
  公司通过与另一个团队共用办公场地，削减了不必要的开支。
4. After the storm, the river carried excess water into nearby fields.
  暴风雨过后，河水泛滥，多余的水流进了附近的田地。
5. The shop sells excess stock at lower prices during its winter sale.
  这家商店在冬季促销期间会以较低的价格出售积压库存。
complexity
#2644
noun
复杂性；复杂程度
The state of having many parts that are difficult to understand or deal with.
由许多难以理解或处理的部分构成的状态。
1. The instructions were difficult because of their complexity.
  这些说明之所以难懂，是因为内容太复杂了。
2. The doctor explained the complexity of the treatment to my family.
  医生向我的家人解释了这种治疗方案的复杂性。
3. I was surprised by the complexity of planning our trip.
  计划这次旅行的过程如此复杂，让我感到很意外。
4. The new software adds complexity to our daily work.
  这款新软件增加了我们日常工作的复杂程度。
5. The recipe is simple, with little complexity and only five ingredients.
  这个食谱很简单，没什么复杂之处，而且只需要五种食材。
liability
#2645
noun
负担；责任；赔偿责任；累赘
A person or thing that causes problems or a duty to pay for damage or debt.
造成麻烦的人或事物，或为损失、损害或债务承担的付款责任。
1. The old car became a liability when it kept breaking down on family trips.
  这辆旧车总是在家庭旅行途中抛锚，渐渐成了一个累赘。
2. The company accepted liability for the damage caused by its delivery truck.
  公司承认应对其送货卡车造成的损失承担赔偿责任。
3. Taking on too much debt can become a serious liability for a small business.
  背负过多债务可能会成为小企业的一大负担。
4. The lawyer explained that the landlord had no liability for the guest’s injury.
  律师解释说，房东无需对客人的受伤承担责任。
5. She worried that her injured ankle would be a liability during the school hike.
  她担心自己受伤的脚踝会成为学校徒步活动中的累赘。
surprisingly
#2646
adverb
令人惊讶地; 出乎意料地
In a way that is unexpected or unusual.
以一种出乎意料或不同寻常的方式。
1. The small café was surprisingly busy on a quiet Tuesday morning.
  这家小咖啡馆在一个安静的周二早晨竟然异常热闹。
2. She was surprisingly calm before giving her first presentation at work.
  第一次在公司做演讲之前，她竟然出奇地冷静。
3. The train journey was surprisingly comfortable, even though it lasted six hours.
  这趟火车旅程虽然长达六个小时，但坐起来却出乎意料地舒服。
4. This soup tastes surprisingly good with a little lemon and fresh herbs.
  这汤加一点柠檬和新鲜香草，味道竟然出奇地好。
5. Surprisingly, my brother remembered to bring the groceries home after school.
  令人惊讶的是，我弟弟放学后竟然记得把买的东西带回家。
extract
#2647
verb, noun
提取；取出；摘录
to take something out, or a short part taken from a book, film, or other source
取出某物，或从书籍、电影或其他来源中摘取的一小段内容。
1. She extracted a splinter from her finger with clean tweezers.
  她用干净的镊子从手指上拔出了一根木刺。
2. The dentist extracted my painful tooth after checking the X-ray.
  牙医检查了X光片后，拔掉了我那颗疼痛的牙齿。
3. I extracted the coffee beans from the grinder and made a fresh pot.
  我从研磨机里取出咖啡豆，煮了一壶新鲜的咖啡。
4. The teacher shared an extract from a novel before our class discussion.
  课堂讨论前，老师分享了一段小说节选。
5. They extracted useful details from the interviews for their research project.
  他们从访谈中提取了有用的信息，用于研究项目。
implementation
#2648
noun
实施；执行；落实
The process of putting a plan, decision, or system into use.
将计划、决定或系统付诸实施的过程。
1. The implementation of the new booking system took longer than we expected.
  新预订系统的实施过程比我们预期的要长。
2. The school began implementing a healthier lunch plan this term.
  学校从本学期开始实施更健康的午餐计划。
3. We discussed the implementation of the safety rules during the staff meeting.
  我们在员工会议上讨论了安全规定的落实问题。
4. The city delayed implementation of the bus changes until next month.
  市政府将公交线路调整计划的实施推迟到了下个月。
5. Successful implementation depends on everyone following the doctor's advice at home.
  要成功落实这一方案，取决于每个人是否都能在家遵照医生的建议行事。
bias
#2649
noun, verb
偏见；偏向；使产生偏见
An unfair preference for or against someone or something that affects judgment.
对某人或某事抱有不公平的偏好或反感，从而影响判断。
1. The hiring manager tried to avoid bias when choosing between the candidates.
  招聘经理在挑选候选人时，尽量避免带有偏见。
2. The news report showed a clear bias against the workers who were on strike.
  这篇新闻报道明显带有反对罢工工人的偏见。
3. Our teacher warned us that personal bias can affect how we remember events.
  老师提醒我们，个人偏见可能会影响我们对事件的记忆。
4. The survey may be biased because it only asked people who shop online.
  这项调查可能存在偏差，因为它只询问了网购人群的意见。
5. She accused the referee of being biased after he gave the other team a penalty.
  她指责裁判偏袒对方球队，因为他判给了对方一个点球。
differently
#2650
adverb
不同地; 以不同方式
In a way that is not the same as another way.
以一种与另一种方式不一样的方式。
1. We tried the new recipe, but my sister cooked it differently.
  我们试了新食谱，但我姐姐做出来的味道不一样。
2. The teacher explained the problem differently, and everyone understood it.
  老师换了一种方式解释这个问题，大家都听懂了。
3. My brother and I think differently about where to spend our holiday.
  我和哥哥对假期去哪里度假有不同的想法。
4. The shop sells the same jacket differently in each season.
  这家商店每个季节都会用不同的方式销售同一款夹克。
5. After the treatment, she walked differently and felt less pain.
  治疗后，她走路的姿势变了，疼痛也减轻了。
catalog
#2651
noun, verb
目录；编目；编制目录
A list of items for sale or reference; to make such a list.
供销售或查阅的物品清单；编制这样的清单。
1. I ordered a new sofa from the furniture catalog last weekend.
  上周末，我从家具目录上订购了一张新沙发。
2. The library catalog helped us find books about local history.
  图书馆的藏书目录帮助我们找到了有关当地历史的书籍。
3. Our teacher asked us to catalog the plants in the school garden.
  老师让我们把学校花园里的植物逐一登记造册。
4. The museum catalogs each painting before it goes on display.
  博物馆会在每幅画作展出前为其编目。
5. She cataloged the family photos so everyone could find them easily.
  她把家里的照片整理归档，方便大家查找。
continuous
#2652
adjective
连续的；持续的；不间断的
Happening or continuing without stopping or being interrupted.
发生或持续进行，中间没有停止或受到干扰。
1. The continuous rain kept us inside all afternoon.
  连续不断的雨让我们整个下午都只能待在室内。
2. She worked for three hours without a break, making continuous progress on the report.
  她连续工作了三个小时，没有休息，报告也一直在稳步推进。
3. The nurse checked his temperature because he had a continuous cough.
  因为他一直咳嗽，护士检查了他的体温。
4. We heard a continuous noise from the washing machine downstairs.
  我们听到楼下的洗衣机一直发出噪音。
5. The teacher asked us to draw a continuous line without lifting the pencil.
  老师让我们画一条不间断的线，画的时候不能抬起铅笔。
golden
#2653
adjective
金色的；黄金般的
Having a bright yellow color, or relating to a very successful or special time.
呈明亮的黄色，或指非常成功或特别的时期。
1. She wore a golden necklace her grandmother had given her for graduation.
  她戴着一条金色的项链，那是祖母送给她的毕业礼物。
2. The bakery sells warm golden bread rolls every morning before the school rush.
  每天早上上学高峰前，这家面包店都会卖热乎乎的金黄色面包卷。
3. We watched the golden sun sink behind the hills during our train ride.
  坐火车时，我们看着金色的太阳沉入山后。
4. The team enjoyed a golden season, winning nearly every game at home.
  这个赛季对球队来说是黄金赛季，他们几乎赢下了所有主场比赛。
5. Those years at college were a golden time for her and her closest friends.
  大学那几年对她和最要好的朋友们来说是一段黄金时光。
stamp
#2654
noun, verb
邮票；盖章；踩踏
A small piece of paper for sending mail, or to mark something by pressing a shape onto it.
用于寄送邮件的一小张纸，或通过按压某种形状在物体上留下印记。
1. I need a stamp to mail this letter to my grandmother.
  我需要一张邮票，把这封信寄给奶奶。
2. The teacher stamped my form after checking all the information.
  老师核对完所有信息后，在我的表格上盖了章。
3. She bought a book of stamps at the post office.
  她在邮局买了一本邮票。
4. Please stamp your foot twice if you can hear the music.
  如果你能听到音乐，请跺两下脚。
5. The chef stamped a flower shape onto the cookies with a cutter.
  厨师用模具在饼干上压出了花朵形状。
guideline
#2655
noun
指导方针；准则；指南
A rule or piece of advice that helps you decide what to do.
帮助你决定该怎么做的规则或建议。
1. Please follow the safety guidelines when using this kitchen equipment.
  使用这套厨房设备时，请遵守安全操作指南。
2. The school gave parents guidelines for helping children with homework.
  学校给家长提供了帮助孩子完成家庭作业的指导建议。
3. Our manager shared guidelines for working from home effectively.
  我们的经理分享了提高居家办公效率的指导方针。
4. The doctor gave me guidelines for eating less salt each day.
  医生给了我一些每天减少盐摄入量的建议。
5. The hotel provides clear guidelines for guests traveling with pets.
  酒店为携带宠物出行的客人提供了明确的规定。
envelope
#2656
noun
信封
A flat paper container used for sending or holding a letter or card.
一种扁平的纸质容器，用来装信件或卡片，以便邮寄或保存。
1. She put the birthday card in an envelope before taking it to the post office.
  她把生日贺卡装进信封，然后拿去邮局寄出。
2. Please write your return address on the back of the envelope.
  请在信封背面写上你的回邮地址。
3. The school sent an envelope containing important forms for parents to complete.
  学校寄来了一个信封，里面装着需要家长填写的重要表格。
4. He opened the envelope carefully and found a gift card inside.
  他小心翼翼地拆开信封，发现里面有一张礼品卡。
5. The nurse gave me an envelope with my medical appointment details inside.
  护士给了我一个信封，里面装着我的就诊预约信息。
knife
#2657
noun
刀；小刀
A tool with a sharp blade, used for cutting food or other things.
一种带有锋利刀刃的工具，用于切割食物或其他东西。
1. She used a sharp knife to cut the bread for breakfast.
  她用一把锋利的刀切面包，准备吃早餐。
2. Please put the knives in the drawer after you wash them.
  洗完刀后，请把它们放进抽屉里。
3. The chef chopped onions with a knife while the soup simmered.
  汤炖煮时，厨师用刀切碎了洋葱。
4. He bought a small pocket knife for camping trips in the mountains.
  他买了一把小折叠刀，准备去山里露营时使用。
5. The nurse cleaned the cut and checked that no knife had caused it.
  护士清理了伤口，并检查是否是刀造成的。
biological
#2658
adjective
生物学的；亲生的；生物的
Connected with living things or the processes of life.
与生物或生命活动过程有关的。
1. The doctor explained how biological changes can affect our sleep and energy.
  医生解释了生理变化如何影响我们的睡眠和精力。
2. She recently met her biological father for the first time.
  她最近第一次见到了自己的亲生父亲。
3. In science class, we learned about biological processes in plants.
  在科学课上，我们学习了植物的生物学过程。
4. Long flights can confuse your biological clock and make you feel tired.
  长途飞行会打乱你的生物钟，让你感到疲惫。
5. The company uses biological methods to control insects without harmful chemicals.
  这家公司采用生物防治方法来控制害虫，不使用有害化学物质。
consume
#2659
verb
消耗；消耗掉；吃；喝
to use, eat, or drink something, especially in large amounts
使用、吃掉或喝掉某种东西，尤其是大量使用或摄入。
1. Cars consume a lot of fuel during long journeys.
  汽车在长途行驶过程中会消耗大量燃油。
2. This old refrigerator consumes too much electricity every month.
  这台旧冰箱每个月耗电太多。
3. We consume more water during hot weather.
  天气炎热时，我们会消耗更多的水。
4. The students consumed their lunches quickly before the next lesson.
  学生们在下一节课开始前很快就吃完了午餐。
5. Watching television can consume several hours of your evening.
  看电视可能会占用你晚上好几个小时的时间。
luxury
#2660
noun
奢侈品；奢侈；享受
Something expensive or special that you can enjoy but do not need.
一种昂贵或特别的东西，虽然可以享受，但并不是生活必需的。
1. We can’t afford the luxury of a bigger apartment right now.
  我们现在负担不起住更大公寓这样的奢侈。
2. After a busy week, a hot bath feels like a real luxury.
  忙碌了一周后，泡个热水澡真是一种享受。
3. The hotel offers a little luxury, with soft beds and fresh towels.
  这家酒店提供一些舒适的享受，比如柔软的床和干净的毛巾。
4. She bought a luxury car after saving money for several years.
  攒了好几年的钱后，她买了一辆豪华轿车。
5. For my birthday, my friends treated me to the luxury of dinner out.
  生日那天，朋友们请我出去吃了一顿大餐，让我享受了一番。

servant

immigrant

excess

complexity

liability

surprisingly

extract

implementation

bias

differently

catalog

continuous

golden

stamp

guideline

envelope

knife

biological

consume

luxury