四级打卡 21 天 | Day 19——遇见更好的自己

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01

四级词汇

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1.echo

n.

回声;重复,附和;再现;

v.

回响;发出回声;重复,附和;模仿;持续影响;

例句：

The maker philosophy echoes old ideas advocated by John Dewey, Montessori, and even ancient Greek philosophers, as we pointed out recently.

译文：正如我们最近指出的,创客哲学与约翰杜威、蒙台梭利甚至古希腊哲学家所昌导的旧思想相呼。

2.voluntary

adj.

自愿的;志愿组织/协会/机构等

n.

(教堂中的)管风琴演奏曲,即兴曲

例句：

No matter how the math works out, you persistently view restaurants with voluntary tipping systems as being a better value, which makes it extremely difficult for restaurants and bars to do away with the tipping system.

译文：不管这笔账到底怎么算,你都坚持认为有自愿付小费机制的餐厅更划算,这也使得餐厅和酒吧很难摒弃付小费的制。

3.dash

v.

飞奔;赶紧走;猛摔;使(希望或期望)破灭；

n.

少量;猛冲;仓促;短跑;破折号;(汽车)仪表板；

例句：

Long years of fighting made p him a commander with both skill and dash.

译文：多年的战斗生活把他锻炼成了一个智勇双全的指挥员。

4.coach

n.

教练;辅导教师;长途汽车;(火车)旅客车厢;四轮大马车;经济舱；

v.

当教练;训练;指导;辅导;给…补

例句：

The coach had criticized him for not focusing on his soccer drills.

译文：教练批评了他,说他在足球训练中不专

5.earthquake

n.

地震；

例句：

This earthquake affected several cities in the vicinity.

译文：这次地震波及周围几个城市

6.entertainment

n.

娱乐节目/活动；招待；

例句：

To walk the rounds of the bookshops, dipping in as curiosity dictates, should be an afternoon's entertainment.

译文：在书店里信步漫游,随好奇心浏览书籍可以成为一个下午的消遺。

7.interpretation

n.

解释,说明;翻译;表演,演绎;理解；

例句：

A different 29 interpretation is possible when the actual amount of information 30 acquired by the user is taken Into account.

译文：若考虑到使用者实际获取的信息量,我们则可以给出另一番不同的解释。

8.irregular

adj.

不规则的，不对称的；无规律的；不合规范的，不合法的；不规则变化的；

n.

非正规军军人；不规则物；不合规格的产品；

例句:

Those irregularblossoming plum flowers make up a beautiful picture.

译文:那些旁逸斜出的梅花，构成了一个美丽的画面。

9.copper

n.

铜（币）；警察；

adj.

铜色的；

例句:

In addition to copper, there are many other metals which are good conductors.

译文:除了铜之外，还有很多其他金属都是良导体。

10.choke

v.

使噎住；使窒息；使哽咽；掐死；勒死；阻塞；塞满；失灵；

n.

阻凤门；窒息；哽咽声；哈住声；

例句:

Stark starts to choke as his dog barks.

译文:而Strak的狗开始吠时，他却呼吸困难了。

11.factual

adj.

真实的；（根据）事实的;

例句:

All above showed nicer signal processing ability and factual value of ICA technique.

译文:这些结果充分展示出ICA技术良好的信号处理能力和应用价值。

12.quota

n.

(正式限定的) 定量，定额；配额；指标；

例句:

The mainest job is the system of analytic evaluation quota that builds intangible assets.

译文:最重要的工作是建立无形资产的分析评价指标体系。

13.industrial

adj.

工业的；产业的；工业用的；工业发达的；

例句:

The fall in the cost of living is directly relevant to the drop in the prices of many industrial products and agricultural produce.

译文:生活费的下降和工农业产品价格的下降有着密切关系。

14.narrate

vt.

讲，谈到，叙述；做旁白说明；讲故事；

vi .

叙述，讲述；

例句:

He tried his best to narrate and act on the stories he read before.

译文:他努力把读过的那个故事连说带比地讲出来。

15.constituent

n.

化合物，混合物；复合词；有围墙的场

地；

adj.

复合的；混合的；

V.

加重；使复杂化；混合；

例句:

A constituent(element or compound) of an alloy. which may be used to specify its composition.

译文:合金的任一组成(可以是元素或化合物)，可以被用于区分其构成成分。

16.estimate

n.

估计，预测；报价，预算书；评价，判断；

vt.

估计，估算；评价，评论；估量，估价；

例句:The painter's estimate for painting the whole house was 1000 dollars.

译文:油漆匠对油刷整个房子的估价是1000美元。

17.brutal

adj.

野蛮的，残暴的；残酷的；直言不讳的；

例句:

The rebellion and its brutal suppression provided gendarmes with a new method of enriching themselves.

译文:这次起义和对起义的残酷镇压给宪兵们开辟了新的生财之道.。

18.slogan

n.

标语，口号；呐喊声；（商业广告上用

的)短语：

例句:

Not complete,scientific system of military regulations, military law can only be a slogan.

译文:没有完备、科学的军事法规体系，依法治军就只能是一句口号。

19.mule

n.

累子；顽固的人；杂交种动物；

例句: 

The domestic animals and fowls is horse, ox, mule, donkey, sheep, pig, rabbit, chicken, etc. mainly.

译文:家畜家禽主要有马、牛、骤、驴羊、猪、兔、鸡等。

20.fluctiate

vi.

波动；涨落；

vt.

使波动；使动摇；

例句:

Investments in spot and forward foreign exchange contracts can fluctuate in value.

译文:外汇现货和远期合约可能会有价值浮动。

02

六级词汇

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1.disguise

英[dɪsˈɡaɪz] 美[dɪsˈɡaɪz]

v.

伪装; 掩饰; 假扮; 装扮; 掩蔽;

n.

伪装; 假扮; 装扮; 伪装物; 化装用具;

例句：

Abu is not his real name, but it's one he uses to disguise his identity

阿布不是他的真名，是他用于伪装身份的名字。

2.imperial

英[ɪmˈpɪəriəl] 美[ɪmˈpɪriəl]

adj.

帝国的; 皇帝的; (度量衡)英制的;

n.

纸张尺寸; 通常是23×23英寸; 特大号; 特级品; 一小绺胡须; 马车的车顶;

例句：

When I pass away I hope to merit three lines of small print in the Imperial gazette.

等到我去世时，我希望在帝国的公报上能登上三行小小的公告，提一下我的功过就行了。

3.facet

英[ˈfæsɪt] 美[ˈfæsɪt]

n.

(事物的)部分，方面; (宝石的)小平面，琢面;

例句：

The caste system shapes nearly every facet of Indian life.

种姓制度几乎影响着印度生活的方方面面。

4.liberal

英[ˈlɪbərəl] 美[ˈlɪbərəl]

adj.

开明的; 宽宏大度的; 心胸宽阔的; (政治经济上)自由的; 支持(社会、政治或宗教)变革的; (旧时)英国自由党的; (英国以外国家)自由党的;

n.

理解且尊重他人意见的人; 宽容的人; 开明的人; 支持(社会、政治或宗教)变革的人; (旧时)英国自由党成员; (英国以外国家的)自由党成员;

例句：

I consider myself to be a liberal democrat, or to be more exact, a democratic liberal.

我认为自己是个自由主义的民主党人，或者更准确地说，是倡导民主的自由主义者。

5.violen

英[ˈvaɪələnt] 美[ˈvaɪələnt]

adj.

暴力的; 猛烈的; 剧烈的; 强烈的; 强暴的; 感情强烈的; 激情的; 由激情引起的;

例句：

Death and murder always lurk as potentials in very violent relationships.

充满暴力的男女关系中总是存在着死亡和凶杀的可能性。

6.resolve

英[rɪˈzɒlv] 美[rɪˈzɑːlv]

v.

决心; 决定; 解决(问题或困难); 作出决定; 作出决议; 表决;

n.

决心; 坚定的信念;

例句：

She resolved to do it at the first opportunity.  

她决定一有机会就去做。

7.Instrument

英 [ˈɪnstrʊm(ə)nt] 美 [ˈɪnstrəmənt]

n.

仪器;器具;仪表;乐器;公文;文书;工具;方法;手段

v.

给…装备测量仪器

例句；

Anyone who could play an instrument or sing in tune was roped in.

英 [ˈɪnstrʊm(ə)nt] 美 [ˈɪnstrəmənt]

n.

仪器;器具;仪表;乐器;公文;文书;工具;方法;手段

v.

给…装备测量仪器

会弹奏乐器或会唱歌的人都被说服参加进来。

8.medium

英 [ˈmiːdɪəm] 美 [ˈmidiəm]

n.

媒介;途径;方法;手段;媒质;媒介物;传导体;溶剂;灵媒;巫师;招魂者;中等;中间;中庸;存储媒介

adj.

中等的;中号的;适中的;中速的

例句：

The aircraft was the standard workhorse of Soviet medium-haul routes.

该型飞机是苏联中程运输线上的标准主力运输工具。

9.lens

英 [lɛnz] 美 [lɛnz]

n.

透镜;镜片;镜头

例句：

The rays of light are refracted by the material of the lens.

光线经镜片材料而折射。

10.embody

英 [ɪmˈbɒdi] 美 [əmˈbɑdi]

v.

使(思想;品质;情感)具体化;体现;包括;包含;收录;编入;把(人)组织起来;赋予(精神)以实体

例句：

So it can embody the totem symbol, magic symbol and symbolize symbol meaning.

因此可体现出图腾符号、巫术符号及象征符号意义。

11.fatal

英 [ˈfeɪt(ə)l] 美 [ˈfeɪdl]

adj.

致命的;灾难性的;导致失败的

例句：

A diet low in animal fat protects against potentially fatal diseases, notably diabetes.

低动物脂肪的饮食结构可防止潜在的致命疾病,尤其是糖尿病。

12.motive

英 [ˈməʊtɪv] 美 [ˈmoʊdɪv]

n.

动机;缘由;艺术思想;主题

adj.

引起运动的;引发的;动因的;驱动的

例句：

Could there be an ulterior motive behind his request?

他的请求是否别有用心?

13.envisage

英 [ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ] 美 [ənˈvɪzɪdʒ]

v.

设想;想像

例句：

So how might this end? I envisage three possible outcomes.

照此下去，结局会怎样呢？我设想了三种可能的结果。

14.spoil

英 [spɔɪl] 美 [spɔɪl]

v.

损害;破坏;毁坏;糟蹋;把…宠坏;溺爱;极度渴望;跃跃欲试;抢劫;掠夺

n.

赃物;掠夺物;废土;弃石方

例句：

I've got some ham that'll spoil if we don't eat it tonight.

我有些火腿,如果今晚我们不吃掉的话会坏掉的。

15.pasture

英 [ˈpɑːstʃə] 美 [ˈpæstʃər]

n.

牧场;牧草;施展拳脚的地方;施展抱负的行动

v.

放牧;吃草

例句：

Rights of common pasture were extinguished.

共同使用牧场的权利已被取消。

16.approval

英 [əˈpruːv(ə)l] 美 [əˈpruvəl]

n.

批准;同意;认可;称许

例句：

He never had to court the approval of the political elite.

他从来不必不遗余力地去赢得政治精英的赞许。

17.multiple

英 [ˈmʌltɪp(ə)l] 美 [ˈməltəpəl]

adj.

多个的;多部分的;多成分的;多成员的;多种多样的;许多的;性质复杂的;影响身体多个部分的

n.

倍数;连锁商店;联号商店

例句：

Multiple borrowers who may be overcommitting themselves.

可能无力偿还的重复借贷者。

18.peak

英 [piːk] 美 [pik]

n.

山峰;巅;峰值;顶峰;顶点;极值;尖顶;尖端;帽舌;山

v.

达到最大值;达到高峰;消瘦;衰弱;精神萎靡

adj.最好的;最大值的;高峰的

例句：

He compared the religions to different paths towards the peak of the same mountain.

他把不同宗教比作通往同一座山峰的不同道路。

19.concentrate

英 [ˈkɒns(ə)ntreɪt] 美 [ˈkɑnsənˌtreɪt]

v.

全神贯注;全力以赴;聚精会神;集中;聚集;浓缩;注重;集合

n.

浓缩物;浓缩液

例句：

It is incumbent on all decent people to concentrate on destroying this evil.

集中力量消灭这类邪恶是所有正派人义不容辞的责任。

20.expose

英 [ɪkˈspəʊz] 美 [ɪkˈspoʊz]

v.

使暴露;使显露;暴露;揭露;揭发;露阴;使无遮蔽;使(胶卷)曝光;当众暴露自己的性器官;使…处于无保护和易受伤害的状态

例句：

A didactic novel that set out to expose social injustice.

试图暴露社会不公的一部道德教育小说。

03

四级美文

Father's Day inspires appreciation, respect and love for a man who is a steady source of security and guidance in the lives of his family. Take heart in knowing there are some thought-provoking and timeless treasures that make wonderful Father's Day gifts.

　　父亲是家庭生活安全及指引的稳定来源，父亲节激发出我们对父亲的感激、敬重和爱。上心了解一下有很多发人深思、永不过时的珍贵礼物可以用来作为父亲节礼物。

　　Fathers will be so busy taking care of their families, that they often they neglect to take care of their own health. Buy Dad a membership to the local gym or fitness center. He will be receiving the gift of good health and enjoying himself in the process.

　　父亲照顾家会很忙，因此他们经常忽视了对自己健康的照顾。给父亲买一张当地健身房或健身中心的会员卡。他会欣然接受这份健康之礼，并在锻炼过程中享受自我。

　　For those who are on a tight budget, yet want to show Dad he's thought of and remembered, a little token of love might be a personalized photo mug. This is a practical gift that would make Dad think of his son or daughter each and every day.

　　对于手头比较紧的人来说，想向父亲表示心里有他、会想起他，那么个性定制的照片杯会是小小的爱的象征。这是一份很实用的礼物，会让父亲每天都想起他的儿女。

　　For the younger crowd who loves arts and crafts, the options are unlimited. Comprise a family photo album, with special pages to commemorate certain events that held meaning for Dad and his loved ones.

　　对于热爱艺术和工艺品的年轻人来说，有无数的点子。做一本家庭相册，里面的特别页用来纪念对于父亲和他所爱的人很有意义的特定日子。

　　Simple things can mean so much. Why not take Dad out for a lovely relaxed dinner. The two of you can talk at a leisurely level and pace. Afterward, plan to attend a movie, or some other type of concert. Of course, tickets to see his favorite sports team would always be appreciated.

　　简单的事情也可以有重大的意义。为什么不带父亲出去吃一顿有爱的轻松晚餐呢。你们俩可以在轻松平和的氛围下交谈。随后，计划去看场电影，或者其他形式的音乐会。当然，他最爱球队的票也总会得到他的喜爱。

　　If Dad enjoys cooking, get him a personalized apron to wear while cooking up his favorite recipes. Don't stop there. Add to Dad's enjoyment by gifting him with a new set of cooking tools. What a fun Father's day gift idea that could be!

　　如果父亲喜欢烹饪，送给他一件个性定制的围裙，他做最喜欢的菜肴时就可以穿着它。别只停留在围裙，再送给他一套厨具作为礼物，他会更加高兴。这是多么有趣的父亲节礼物点子啊!

　　Wine or other types of liquor could be a gift of choice. What better way to unwind after a long hard day at the office than with his favorite liquor. Choose wisely, and remember, there's no need to remind Dad to drink responsibly.

　　白酒或其他类型的酒也是礼物选择之一。没有什么比一天工作劳累过后喝上一杯最爱的酒放松一下更好的了。选择的时候明智点，并记住，不必提醒父亲理性喝酒。

　　A subscription to his favorite magazine is a nice idea, and sure to be well received. Most often he will neglect to treat himself to this type of leisurely fun. Now is a good time to do the favor for him.

　　为父亲订阅他最喜欢的杂志是一个好主意，并且他一定会欣然接受。大多时间他会忽视来享受这种休闲方式。现在是为父亲做这件事的好时机。

　　If he's in need of a new wallet, present Dad with a leather billfold and place a special photo inside.

　　如果他正需要一个新钱包，送给父亲一个皮夹子，并在里面放上一张特别的照片。

　　To keep Dad looking handsome and dashing, present him with a new electric shaver. Let him indulge without the hassle of having to use shaving cream.

　　为了让父亲看起来更帅更时髦，送给他一个新的电动剃须刀，让他沉浸在剃须的乐趣中，不必为用剃须刀而烦恼。

　　For those who wish to indulge Dad with an extraordinary present, why not present a portrait of his children? Surprise him with an oil painting or watercolor to capture the essence of his children. This gift will inspire memories to cherish for a lifetime.

　　对于希望让父亲满足于一份非凡礼物的人，为什么不送给他一张孩子的画像呢?用油画或水彩勾勒出孩子们的本真，使他惊喜。这个礼物会在他一生中使他想起这珍贵的回忆

短句翻译:

1.He came up with a new suggestion.

他提出一项新建议。

come up with提出

2.I will do it on condition that you help me.

如果你帮忙我就干。

on condition that在……条件下

3.He got up late and in consequence he missed the bus.

他起晚了,结果没赶上公共汽车。

in consequence结果是

长句翻译：

1.These ads were strategically placed among family-oriented TV shows and programs involving nature and America in order to most effectively reach target audiences.

这些广告被放置在面向家庭的与自然和美国有关的电视节目里面,以便最有效的接触到目标观众。

2. Why does cream go bad faster than butter? Some researchers think they have the answer, and it comes down to the structure of the food, not its chemical composition-a finding that could help rid some processed foods of chemical preservatives.

为什么奶油比黄油坏的快呢?已有些研究者认为他们找到了答案,这与食物的结构有关,而不是它的化学成分—这一发现使得有些化学处理保存食物的方法无效了。

3. If FIFA, football’s international ruling body, wants to improve the standard of refereeing at the next World Cup, it should encourage referees to keep their eyes on the action from a distance, rather than rushing to keep up with the ball, the researcher argues.

研究者们认为：如果国际足球裁判组织FIFA想要在下一届世界杯比赛中提高评判水平的话，就应该远距离观察比赛，而不是冲进球场光盯着足球。

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听力训练：

听力原文：

Potato chips in Japan are being sold for 6 times their normal price. This is after the country’s main manufacturer stopped sales due to a potato shortage. Storms and floods in its main potato-growing region last year caused the worst harvest in more than 3 decades. Local media reports suggest Calbee and its main rival Koike-Ya are halting almost 50 products. “We don’t know when we’ll be able to restart,” a company spokesman said. Snack lovers are panic buying, and many supermarket shelves are bare. Japanese laws limit the amount of imported potatoes that can be used in Japanese-made products. Japan says fear of disease is its main reason to block fresh imports. It still only allows potatoes from selected US states. This is only at certain times and on condition that they are processed at factories based near Japanese ports. But global warming has raised the possibility that domestic produce could be seriously affected by rare weather events more often.

1. What problem is Japan facing?

A) Shrinking potato farming.

B) Heavy reliance on import.

C) Widespread plant disease.

D) Insufficient potato supply.

2. Why does Japan limit the import of potatoes?

A) It intends to keep its traditional diet.

B) It wants to expand its own farming.

C) It is afraid of the spread of disease.

D) It is worried about unfair competition.

3. What might affect Japanese domestic produce?

A) Global warming.

B) Ever-rising prices.

C) Government regulation.

D) Diminishing investment.

听力答案：1.D  2.C  3.A

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