第 89 单元

第 1761–1780 个单词 · medicine, professor, rare, intention, dozen, settlement

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medicine
#1761
noun
药；药物
A substance or treatment used to prevent or cure illness.
用于预防或治疗疾病的物质或疗法。
1. Take this medicine twice a day after meals.
  每天饭后服用这种药两次。
2. The doctor gave me some medicine for my cough.
  医生给了我一些治咳嗽的药。
3. Keep all medicines out of reach of young children.
  把所有药物放在幼儿够不到的地方。
4. I forgot my medicine when we left for the airport.
  我们出发去机场时，我忘了带药。
5. This herbal medicine tastes bitter, but it helps my stomach.
  这种草药味道很苦，但对我的胃有帮助。
professor
#1762
noun
教授
a teacher at a university or college
在大学或学院任教的教师
1. The professor explained the difficult science lesson clearly.
  教授清楚地讲解了这节难懂的科学课。
2. I asked my professor for help with my homework.
  我向教授请教作业上的问题。
3. Her father is a history professor at the local university.
  她父亲是当地大学的历史学教授。
4. The professor gave us useful advice before the exam.
  考试前，教授给了我们一些有用的建议。
5. Professor Lee is teaching our biology class this term.
  李教授这学期在教我们的生物课。
rare
#1763
adjective, adverb
稀有的；罕见的；少见的；很少
Not common or not often found, seen, or happening.
不常见，或不经常被发现、看到或发生的。
1. It is rare to see snow in this warm city.
  在这座温暖的城市里，很少能看到雪。
2. This shop sells rare books from around the world.
  这家店出售来自世界各地的珍稀书籍。
3. We saw a rare bird during our walk in the forest.
  我们在森林里散步时看到了一只罕见的鸟。
4. Rare steak is still pink in the middle when served.
  三分熟的牛排端上来时，中间仍然是粉红色的。
5. She rarely eats breakfast because she leaves home early.
  她很少吃早餐，因为她很早就出门了。
intention
#1764
noun
意图；打算；目的
A plan or purpose that you have in your mind when you do something.
你做某件事时心里怀有的计划或目的。
1. I had no intention of staying late at work today.
  我今天本来没打算在公司待到很晚。
2. She made her intention to study medicine clear.
  她明确表示自己打算学医。
3. What was your intention when you bought so much food?
  你买这么多食物是出于什么目的？
4. He apologized, saying he had no intention of hurting anyone.
  他道歉说，自己并没有伤害任何人的意图。
5. The teacher explained the intention behind the class activity.
  老师解释了这项课堂活动的目的。
dozen
#1765
noun, determiner
一打; 十二个
A group of twelve things or people.
一组十二个东西或人。
1. She bought a dozen eggs at the supermarket.
  她在超市买了一打鸡蛋。
2. We need two dozen cookies for the school party.
  学校聚会需要两打饼干。
3. There were a dozen people waiting for the bus.
  有十几个人在等公交车。
4. He sent his grandmother a dozen roses for her birthday.
  他送给祖母一打玫瑰作为生日礼物。
5. The bakery sells fresh bread by the dozen.
  这家面包店按打出售新鲜面包。
settlement
#1766
noun
和解；赔偿金
an agreement that ends a disagreement or pays money owed
结束争议或偿还欠款的协议
1. The two companies reached a settlement after months of talks.
  经过数月谈判，两家公司达成了和解。
2. She received a settlement after slipping in the store.
  她在商店滑倒后获得了赔偿。
3. The court approved a settlement between the neighbors.
  法院批准了邻居之间的和解协议。
4. They made a settlement with the bank to repay the loan.
  他们与银行达成协议，偿还贷款。
5. The family found a peaceful settlement to their argument.
  这家人找到了和平解决争吵的办法。
gap
#1767
noun, verb
空隙；间隔；间断；缺口
An empty space between two things, or a missing part of something.
两个东西之间的空隙，或某个东西缺失的部分。
1. There is a small gap under the door.
  门底下有一道小缝。
2. Please leave a gap between the chairs.
  椅子之间请留出空隙。
3. She took a year-long gap between school and university.
  她中学毕业后、上大学前休息了一年。
4. We found a gap in the fence and climbed through.
  我们在栅栏上发现了一个缺口，便从那里爬了过去。
5. The dentist found a gap between my front teeth.
  牙医发现我的两颗门牙之间有条缝。
widely
#1768
adverb
广泛地；普遍地；到处
In many places, by many people, or over a large area.
在许多地方、被许多人，或在很大的范围内。
1. This book is widely available in local shops.
  这本书在当地商店里随处都能买到。
2. English is widely spoken in many countries.
  许多国家的人都广泛使用英语。
3. The new restaurant is widely known for its fresh seafood.
  这家新餐厅因新鲜的海鲜而广为人知。
4. This treatment is widely used to help people with headaches.
  这种疗法被广泛用于缓解头痛。
5. The teacher's video was widely shared by her students.
  老师的视频被她的学生们广泛转发。
minimum
#1769
noun, adjective
最小值；最低限度
The smallest amount or number that is possible or allowed.
可能达到或允许的最小数量或数目。
1. You need a minimum of two people for this game.
  这个游戏至少需要两个人。
2. The hotel requires a minimum stay of three nights.
  这家酒店要求至少住三晚。
3. Please keep the oven at a minimum temperature of 180 degrees.
  请将烤箱温度保持在至少180度。
4. She saves a minimum amount of money from every paycheck.
  她每次领工资都会存下一笔最低限度的钱。
5. The doctor told him to get a minimum of seven hours' sleep.
  医生告诉他每天至少要睡七个小时。
northern
#1770
adjective
北方的；北部的
of or in the north part of a place or country
属于某个地方或国家北部的，或位于其北部的
1. We drove through northern France during our summer holiday.
  暑假期间，我们开车穿过了法国北部。
2. Northern winters are usually colder and darker than southern ones.
  北方的冬天通常比南方更冷，天也更阴暗。
3. My cousin lives in a small northern town near the sea.
  我表哥住在海边一座北方的小镇上。
4. The train leaves for northern England at eight tomorrow morning.
  明天早上八点，这趟列车开往英格兰北部。
5. Northern fish are often served with potatoes and fresh vegetables.
  北方的鱼类菜肴通常会搭配土豆和新鲜蔬菜。
estate
#1771
noun
庄园；遗产
A large house and the land around it, or all of someone’s property after death.
一座大房子及其周围的土地，或某人去世后留下的全部财产。
1. They bought a beautiful estate in the countryside.
  他们在乡下买了一座漂亮的庄园。
2. The estate includes a garden, a stable, and a small lake.
  这座庄园里有一座花园、一个马厩和一个小湖。
3. She works for a real estate company in the city.
  她在市里的一家房地产公司工作。
4. His estate was divided among his three children.
  他的遗产由三个孩子平分。
5. The museum is located on the old royal estate.
  这座博物馆坐落在古老的王室庄园里。
equally
#1772
adverb
同样地；平均地；平等地
in the same amount, degree, or way as someone or something else
以与别人或别的事物相同的数量、程度或方式
1. The two children shared the cake equally.
  两个孩子平分了蛋糕。
2. Both teams played equally well during the final match.
  两支球队在决赛中都发挥得同样出色。
3. Please divide the work equally between the four students.
  请把这项工作平均分给四名学生。
4. The hotel is equally popular with families and business travelers.
  这个酒店同样受到家庭游客和商务旅行者的欢迎。
5. These shoes are equally comfortable, so choose your favorite color.
  这两双鞋穿起来一样舒服，所以选你喜欢的颜色吧。
expose
#1773
verb
揭露；暴露
to show something hidden or normally kept secret
揭示隐藏的或通常保密的事情
1. The report exposed serious problems in the company.
  这份报告揭露了公司存在的严重问题。
2. The hot sun exposed the workers to dangerous heat.
  炎热的阳光使工人暴露在危险的高温下。
3. The investigation exposed the truth about the stolen money.
  调查揭露了被盗钱款背后的真相。
4. Wear sunscreen to protect your skin from being exposed to sunlight.
  涂防晒霜，保护皮肤免受阳光照射。
5. The wind exposed the roots of the old tree.
  风吹开了那棵老树的树根。
alive
#1774
adjective
活着的；有生命的；生动的
Living, breathing, and not dead.
活着的、在呼吸的，没有死亡的。
1. The fish is still alive in the bowl.
  碗里的鱼还活着。
2. The doctor said my grandfather was lucky to be alive.
  医生说，我爷爷还活着真是幸运。
3. Keep the plants alive by watering them every morning.
  每天早上给植物浇水，让它们活下去。
4. The concert comes alive when the band starts playing.
  乐队开始演奏时，音乐会现场就热闹起来了。
5. We saw a live monkey during our trip to the zoo.
  我们去动物园时看到了一只活的猴子。
shut
#1775
verb, adjective
关上；关闭；闭上
to close something, or to be closed and not open
把某物关上，或处于关着、没有打开的状态
1. Please shut the door; it is cold outside.
  请把门关上，外面很冷。
2. The shop shuts at six o'clock every evening.
  这家商店每晚六点关门。
3. She shut her eyes and took a deep breath.
  她闭上眼睛，深深地吸了一口气。
4. The school was shut because of heavy snow.
  由于大雪，学校停课了。
5. He shut the book and put it beside his bed.
  他合上书，把它放在床边。
victory
#1776
noun
胜利；获胜
Success in a game, competition, or struggle against someone or something.
在与某人或某事的比赛、竞争或斗争中取得成功。
1. The team celebrated their victory with pizza after the final match.
  决赛结束后，队员们用披萨庆祝胜利。
2. She won a clear victory in the school chess competition.
  她在学校象棋比赛中取得了明显的胜利。
3. The army returned home after a long and difficult victory.
  经过一场漫长而艰难的胜利后，军队返回了家乡。
4. His victory over illness gave the whole family hope.
  他战胜疾病，这让全家人都燃起了希望。
5. Our team enjoyed a narrow victory in yesterday’s friendly game.
  昨天的友谊赛中，我们队险胜对手。
resolve
#1777
verb, noun
解决；决定；下定决心
To solve a problem or make a firm decision after thinking carefully.
经过认真思考后解决问题或做出坚定的决定。
1. We need to resolve this problem before the meeting tomorrow.
  我们得在明天开会前解决这个问题。
2. The hotel manager resolved our complaint quickly and politely.
  酒店经理迅速而礼貌地处理了我们的投诉。
3. She resolved to eat healthier meals after her doctor’s advice.
  听从医生的建议后，她决定吃得更健康。
4. The teacher helped resolve an argument between two students.
  老师帮助调解了两名学生之间的争吵。
5. The conflict was finally resolved when both friends apologized.
  两位朋友互相道歉后，冲突终于解决了。
critic
#1778
noun
评论家；批评家
A person who gives opinions about the quality of something, especially art, books, or films.
对某样东西的质量发表看法的人，尤其是对艺术、书籍或电影发表意见的人。
1. The film critic praised the actors but disliked the ending.
  这位影评人称赞了演员的表现，但不喜欢结尾。
2. A food critic visited the new restaurant with two friends.
  一位美食评论家和两个朋友去了这家新餐厅。
3. The book critic wrote a positive review of her novel.
  这位书评人为她的小说写了一篇好评。
4. My brother is a harsh critic of my cooking.
  我弟弟对我的厨艺很挑剔。
5. The art critic studied the painting carefully before speaking.
  这位艺术评论家仔细端详了那幅画，然后才开口。
variable
#1779
noun, adjective
变量；可变因素；多变的
A variable is something that can change, or a value that changes in a situation.
变量是指可能发生变化的事物，或在某种情况下会变化的数值。
1. The weather is a variable we cannot control.
  天气是一个我们无法控制的变量。
2. The price of the meal depends on several variables.
  这顿饭的价格取决于几个变量。
3. The teacher changed one variable during the science experiment.
  科学实验中，老师改变了一个变量。
4. Variable work hours make it hard to plan childcare.
  工作时间不固定，很难安排托儿事宜。
5. The patient’s variable heart rate worried the doctor.
  病人的心率时高时低，这让医生很担心。
enormous
#1780
adjective
巨大的；庞大的
Very large in size, amount, or degree.
在尺寸、数量或程度上非常大。
1. They live in an enormous house near the park.
  他们住在公园附近一栋很大的房子里。
2. The supermarket has an enormous selection of fresh vegetables.
  这家超市有种类繁多的新鲜蔬菜。
3. An enormous crowd waited outside the stadium.
  体育场外等候着一大群人。
4. We saw an enormous whale during our boat trip.
  乘船旅行时，我们看到了一头巨大的鲸鱼。
5. She felt enormous relief when her lost child came home.
  走失的孩子回家后，她如释重负。

medicine

professor

rare

intention

dozen

settlement

gap

widely

minimum

northern

estate

equally

expose

alive

shut

victory

resolve

critic

variable

enormous