第 138 单元

第 2741–2760 个单词 · excitement, sigh, pregnancy, experimental, institutional, slice

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excitement
#2741
noun
兴奋；激动；兴奋感；激动的心情
A strong, happy feeling caused by something enjoyable or important.
由令人愉快或重要的事情引起的一种强烈而愉悦的情绪。
1. The children shouted with excitement when their grandparents arrived.
  祖父母到来的时候，孩子们兴奋得大声欢呼起来。
2. There was excitement in the office when the team won the contract.
  团队成功拿下合同后，办公室里一片欢腾。
3. She could hardly hide her excitement about the school trip.
  她几乎无法掩饰自己对这次学校旅行的兴奋之情。
4. The excitement of finding a good deal made him tell his friends.
  发现这么划算的优惠，他兴奋得忍不住告诉了朋友们。
5. A little excitement can make a long journey feel shorter.
  一点小小的乐趣就能让漫长的旅程感觉短一些。
sigh
#2742
noun, verb
叹气；叹息
To let out a long, deep breath to show tiredness, relief, sadness, or impatience.
发出一声长而深的呼吸，以表达疲惫、宽慰、悲伤或不耐烦。
1. She sighed with relief when the doctor said her test results were normal.
  医生说她的检查结果正常时，她如释重负地松了一口气。
2. He sighed as he looked at the long list of chores waiting at home.
  他看着家里那一长串等着要做的家务，不禁叹了口气。
3. I let out a sigh when the train finally arrived after an hour’s delay.
  火车晚点了一个小时，终于到站时，我长长地松了一口气。
4. The teacher sighed when two students began talking during the quiet test.
  考试期间，两个学生开始交谈，老师无奈地叹了口气。
5. Dad gave a deep sigh after tasting the soup and reaching for more salt.
  爸爸尝了尝汤，又伸手去拿盐，深深地叹了口气。
pregnancy
#2743
noun
怀孕；妊娠
The state of having a baby developing inside the body before birth.
在分娩前，体内有正在发育的胎儿的状态。
1. She announced her pregnancy to her family over dinner.
  她在一次家庭晚餐时向家人宣布了自己怀孕的消息。
2. Her doctor gave her advice about exercise during pregnancy.
  医生给了她一些关于孕期锻炼的建议。
3. They were excited about the pregnancy and began preparing the baby’s room.
  他们对即将迎来宝宝感到非常兴奋，开始准备婴儿房。
4. The medicine is not safe to take during pregnancy.
  这种药在怀孕期间服用是不安全的。
5. She returned to work after her pregnancy leave ended.
  产假结束后，她重返了工作岗位。
experimental
#2744
adjective
实验性的; 试验性的
Using new ideas or methods to test whether they work.
采用新的想法或方法，通过测试来检验它们是否有效。
1. The hospital is testing an experimental treatment for patients with severe allergies.
  这家医院正在测试一种用于治疗严重过敏患者的实验性疗法。
2. She joined an experimental cooking class that mixed unusual ingredients and cooking methods.
  她参加了一门实验性烹饪课程，课程中融合了不寻常的食材和烹饪方法。
3. Our teacher tried an experimental lesson where students learned through small group games.
  我们的老师尝试了一种实验性教学方式，让学生通过小组游戏来学习。
4. The company built an experimental electric bike and asked workers to ride it.
  这家公司制造了一辆实验性电动自行车，并请员工试骑。
5. They stayed at an experimental hotel where guests slept in small wooden pods.
  他们住进了一家实验性酒店，客人可以睡在小型木质舱房里。
institutional
#2745
adjective
机构的；制度性的；官方的
Relating to a large organization, especially its rules, systems, or official way of doing things.
与大型组织有关的，尤其是与其规章制度、运作体系或官方办事方式有关的。
1. The hospital changed its institutional rules after several patients complained about long waits.
  几位病人抱怨等候时间过长后，医院修改了内部规章制度。
2. She felt lost in the institutional culture of her new company.
  她对新公司的组织文化感到无所适从。
3. The school provides institutional support for students who need extra help.
  学校为需要额外帮助的学生提供制度性支持。
4. Institutional investors often buy shares in large companies for their clients.
  机构投资者经常代表客户购买大型公司的股票。
5. The old building has an institutional feel, with bare walls and rows of chairs.
  这栋老建筑给人一种机构建筑特有的感觉，墙壁光秃秃的，椅子一排排地摆放着。
slice
#2746
noun, verb
片；薄片；切片；切成薄片
A thin, flat piece cut from something, or to cut something into thin pieces.
从某物上切下来的一片薄而扁平的东西，或把某物切成薄片。
1. Could you cut me a slice of bread while I make the soup?
  我做汤的时候，你能帮我切一片面包吗？
2. She ordered a slice of chocolate cake after lunch with her friends.
  午饭后，她和朋友们点了一块巧克力蛋糕。
3. He sliced the tomatoes carefully and added them to the salad.
  他小心地把西红柿切成片，然后放进沙拉里。
4. We bought several slices of cheese at the market for our picnic.
  我们在市场上买了几片奶酪，准备野餐时吃。
5. The nurse made a small slice in the bandage to check his wound.
  护士在绷带上剪开一个小口，以便检查他的伤口。
wander
#2747
verb
漫步；闲逛；徘徊；走神
to walk around slowly without a clear direction or purpose
漫无目的地慢慢走动，没有明确的方向或目的。
1. We wandered through the old town after lunch and found a quiet café.
  午饭后，我们在老城区闲逛，发现了一家安静的咖啡馆。
2. The children wandered around the garden while their parents prepared dinner.
  孩子们在花园里四处玩耍，而他们的父母正在准备晚餐。
3. My mind wandered during the long meeting, and I missed the question.
  开会时间太长，我开始走神，结果错过了那个问题。
4. A dog wandered into our kitchen and sniffed the food on the table.
  一只狗溜进了我们的厨房，闻了闻桌上的食物。
5. After the station, we wandered along the river until we found our hotel.
  离开车站后，我们沿着河边漫步，直到找到酒店。
empire
#2748
noun
帝国；商业帝国
A large group of countries or lands ruled by one powerful leader or government.
由一位强大的统治者或政府统治的庞大国家或领土群体。
1. The Roman Empire controlled much of Europe and North Africa for centuries.
  几个世纪以来，罗马帝国一直控制着欧洲和北非的大部分地区。
2. The empire grew quickly after the king won several important battles.
  国王赢得几场重要战役后，帝国迅速扩张。
3. The museum has a room about the ancient empire and its daily life.
  博物馆里有一个展厅，介绍这个古代帝国及其日常生活。
4. Her family built a small business empire from a single neighborhood shop.
  她的家族从一家社区小商店起步，逐渐建立起一个商业帝国。
5. The empire fell after years of war, poor leadership, and food shortages.
  经过多年的战争、领导不力和粮食短缺，这个帝国最终走向了灭亡。
subsequently
#2749
adverb
随后；之后；后来
after something else has happened or been done
在其他事情发生或完成之后
1. She finished her homework and subsequently watched television with her family.
  她做完作业后，随后和家人一起看了电视。
2. The company subsequently apologized for the mistake and offered customers full refunds.
  这家公司随后为自己的错误道歉，并向顾客全额退款。
3. He missed the train and subsequently arrived at work thirty minutes late.
  他错过了火车，结果上班迟到了三十分钟。
4. The doctor found an infection, which was subsequently treated with antibiotics.
  医生发现他感染了，随后用抗生素进行了治疗。
5. They bought fresh bread and subsequently stopped at a café for coffee.
  他们买了新鲜面包，之后又去了一家咖啡馆喝咖啡。
gentle
#2750
adjective
温柔的；轻柔的；和缓的
Kind and careful, or soft and not strong.
温柔体贴的，或柔和而不强烈的。
1. Please be gentle with the baby; she has just fallen asleep.
  请轻一点对待宝宝，她刚刚睡着。
2. The nurse used a gentle touch while cleaning the small cut.
  护士清理小伤口时，动作很轻柔。
3. We took a gentle walk along the river after lunch.
  午饭后，我们沿着河边悠闲地散步。
4. She gave the car a gentle push, and it rolled away from the gate.
  她轻轻推了一下汽车，汽车就从大门旁滚开了。
5. A gentle breeze moved the curtains while we ate breakfast.
  我们吃早餐时，一阵微风吹动了窗帘。
attendance
#2751
noun
出勤率；出席人数；到场人数
The number of people who are present at an event or place.
出席某项活动或在某个场所的人数。
1. School attendance has improved since the new bus route started.
  自从开通了新的公交线路以来，学生的出勤率有所提高。
2. The manager checks attendance before the morning meeting begins.
  经理会在早会开始前检查出勤情况。
3. Her attendance at the weekly class has been excellent this year.
  今年她每周都按时参加课程，出勤情况非常好。
4. The concert had an attendance of nearly five thousand people.
  这场音乐会的观众人数将近五千人。
5. Poor attendance at the clinic delayed several patients’ appointments.
  由于到诊人数不足，诊所推迟了几位患者的预约时间。
ownership
#2752
noun
所有权; 产权; 归属权
The fact of owning something, or the legal right to have and control it.
拥有某物这一事实，或依法享有对某物的占有和控制权。
1. The family took ownership of the small house last month.
  上个月，这家人正式拥有了那栋小房子。
2. The store requires proof of ownership before returning a lost bicycle.
  商店要求顾客提供所有权证明，才能归还丢失的自行车。
3. She shared ownership of the bakery with her sister.
  她和姐姐共同拥有这家面包店。
4. The car changed ownership after they signed the sale papers.
  他们签署了买卖文件后，汽车的所有权就转移了。
5. Taking ownership of your mistakes can help you rebuild trust with friends.
  勇于承担自己的错误，有助于重建与朋友之间的信任。
qualification
#2753
noun
资格；资历；任职资格
A skill, experience, or certificate that makes someone suitable for a job or activity.
使某人能够胜任某项工作或活动的技能、经验或证书。
1. The job requires a teaching qualification and two years of experience.
  这份工作要求具备教师资格证和两年的工作经验。
2. She gained a nursing qualification after three years at college.
  她在大学学习三年后，取得了护理资格证书。
3. Do you have the qualifications to lead the hiking group this weekend?
  你具备带领徒步小组参加本周末活动的资格吗？
4. His lack of formal qualifications did not stop him from becoming a skilled cook.
  他虽然没有正式的职业资格证书，但这并没有妨碍他成为一名技艺精湛的厨师。
5. The course is open to everyone, with no special qualifications needed.
  这门课程对所有人开放，无需具备任何特殊资格。
suspend
#2754
verb
暂停；中止；停职；悬挂
to stop something for a time, or keep it hanging from a high place
暂时停止某事，或将某物悬挂在高处。
1. The school suspended classes until the heating system was repaired.
  学校暂停了课程，直到供暖系统修好为止。
2. The airline suspended flights after heavy snow covered the runway.
  大雪覆盖了跑道，航空公司因此暂停了航班。
3. Maya was suspended from the team after missing several important practices.
  Maya因多次缺席重要训练，被暂停了队内资格。
4. The shop suspended its delivery service while staff moved to a new location.
  店员搬到新地址期间，商店暂停了配送服务。
5. He suspended the lamp from a hook above the kitchen table.
  他把灯挂在厨房餐桌上方的挂钩上。
functional
#2755
adjective
实用的；功能正常的
Working properly and useful for its purpose
运作正常，并且能够满足其用途或需求。
1. The old kitchen is small but still completely functional.
  这间旧厨房虽然很小，但功能依然齐全。
2. We need a functional desk with enough space for two monitors.
  我们需要一张实用的办公桌，空间要足够放下两台显示器。
3. The designer chose functional furniture for the small apartment.
  设计师为这间小公寓挑选了实用的家具。
4. The hospital gave him a functional walking aid after surgery.
  手术后，医院给他提供了一个辅助行走的功能性支具。
5. Her dress is both stylish and functional for traveling.
  她的裙子既时尚又实用，很适合旅行时穿。
voluntary
#2756
adjective
自愿的；志愿的；主动的
Chosen or done by someone's own free choice, without being forced.
由某人自主选择或主动进行的，并非受到强迫。
1. She does voluntary work at the animal shelter every Saturday morning.
  她每周六上午都会自愿去动物收容所做志愿工作。
2. The school asked for voluntary helpers to serve lunch to younger students.
  学校招募自愿帮忙的人员，为年纪较小的学生提供午餐服务。
3. He made a voluntary payment toward the loan after getting his bonus.
  拿到奖金后，他主动偿还了一部分贷款。
4. The doctor said her recovery was voluntary, so she could leave whenever she wished.
  医生说她的康复是自愿的，因此她可以随时离开。
5. After the trip, the passengers gave voluntary donations to the local food bank.
  旅行结束后，乘客们自愿向当地食品银行捐款。
pale
#2757
adjective, noun, verb
苍白的；浅色的；淡色的
Light in color, looking unhealthy, or less bright than usual.
颜色较浅的；脸色苍白、看起来不太健康的；比平时暗淡的。
1. She looked pale after the long flight, so I brought her some water.
  长途飞行后，她看起来脸色苍白，所以我给她拿了些水。
2. The doctor said his pale skin might be a sign of anemia.
  医生说，他苍白的皮肤可能是贫血的征兆。
3. We painted the bedroom a pale blue to make it feel calm.
  我们把卧室漆成了淡蓝色，让整个房间显得更加宁静。
4. He chose a pale pink shirt for the family wedding.
  他为家庭婚礼挑了一件浅粉色的衬衫。
5. The evening sun made pale shadows across the kitchen floor.
  傍晚的阳光在厨房地板上投下了淡淡的影子。
stain
#2758
noun, verb
污渍; 沾污
A mark that is difficult to remove, or to leave such a mark on something.
难以去除的痕迹，或在某物上留下这样的痕迹。
1. I spilled coffee on my shirt, and now there is a dark stain.
  我把咖啡洒在衬衫上，现在留下了一块深色污渍。
2. She used cold water to remove the grass stain from his jeans.
  她用冷水去掉了他牛仔裤上的草渍。
3. The tomato sauce stained the tablecloth during dinner last night.
  昨晚吃饭时，番茄酱把桌布染脏了。
4. There was a small blood stain on the bandage after I cut my finger.
  我割伤手指后，绷带上有一小块血迹。
5. Years of smoke had stained the kitchen walls yellow.
  多年的烟熏把厨房的墙壁熏成了黄色。
athlete
#2759
noun
运动员
A person who trains for and competes in sports.
为参加体育运动训练并参加比赛的人。
1. The athlete trains every morning before work.
  这名运动员每天早晨上班前训练。
2. She became a professional athlete after years of hard work.
  经过多年的刻苦努力，她成为了一名职业运动员。
3. The young athlete won a medal at the school competition.
  这名年轻运动员在学校比赛中赢得了一枚奖牌。
4. Doctors advised the injured athlete to rest for two weeks.
  医生建议这名受伤的运动员休息两周。
5. Every athlete needs a balanced diet and enough sleep.
  每名运动员都需要均衡的饮食和充足的睡眠。
organic
#2760
adjective
有机的; 自然形成的
Grown or made without artificial chemicals, or formed naturally from many connected parts.
在没有使用人工化学品的情况下种植或制成的，或由许多相互关联的部分自然形成的。
1. I buy organic apples because they are grown without artificial pesticides.
  我买有机苹果，因为它们是在没有使用人工农药的情况下种植的。
2. We chose organic milk from a local farm for the children.
  我们为孩子们选择了当地农场产的有机牛奶。
3. She grows organic vegetables in a small garden behind her house.
  她在房子后面的小花园里种有机蔬菜。
4. The team developed an organic plan that changed as new ideas came up.
  团队制定了一个有机的计划，随着新想法的出现不断调整。
5. Their friendship grew in an organic way as they worked together each week.
  他们每周一起工作，友谊自然而然地加深了。

excitement

sigh

pregnancy

experimental

institutional

slice

wander

empire

subsequently

gentle

attendance

ownership

qualification

suspend

functional

voluntary

pale

stain

athlete

organic