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露营高雅的改良

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To such motives, yet another must be added.

yet / still another / one more… 又一个;再一个(强调“已经很多了,居然又来一个”,常带有一丝惊讶、无奈或强调数量之多)

  • yet one more question
  • still another example
  • This led to yet another angry argument.
  • She was yet another victim, reduced to a screaming wreck.
  • Just as I thought I had finished the report, the boss gave me yet another task to complete. 正当我以为已经写完报告时,老板又给了我一个任务。
  • The company launched a successful product, and now they are preparing yet another one. 该公司推出了一款成功的产品,现在他们又在准备另一个。
  • After solving one problem, they were immediately faced with yet another challenge. 解决了一个问题之后,他们立即又面临了另一个挑战。
  • We had finished all the tasks, but the manager assigned us yet another urgent report. 我们完成了所有的任务,但经理又给我们分配了另一份紧急报告。
Another 常接单数名词;Yet another 则强烈暗示这只是漫长序列中的最新一个("one more in a long series")。
yet / still more 更多的
(用于不可数名词或强调程度的增加)
The project will require still more time and money than we originally estimated. 该项目所需的时间和金钱将比我们最初估计的还要多。
one more 再多一个
(中性表达,指在现有基础上增加一个)
Could I have one more cup of coffee, please? 请问能再给我来一杯咖啡吗?
another / one more … and … 再…就…
(常用于假设或警告)
One more mistake and you’ll be fired. 再犯一次错,你就会被解雇。

The contemporary phenomenon of car worship is to be explained not least by the sense of independence and freedom that ownership entails.

be to do (fml.) 的四种用法

  • The strange noise is to be explained before anyone can rest easy. 在任何人能安心之前,这个奇怪的噪音有待解释。
打算,想要
命令
  • You’re to be back by 10 o’clock.
  • No one is to leave the building.
能够
  • How am I to pay such a debt?
  • We Chinese people are not to be bullied.
应该
Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested. — Francis Bacon

not least (fml.) especially, in particular 尤其是,特别是

  • The film caused a lot of bad feeling, not least among the workers whose lives it described.
  • My mother was upset about his appearance here, not least because she felt it was invading her privacy.
  • The success of the project was achieved not least by the dedication of the team. 这个项目的成功尤其归功于团队的奉献。
  • His reputation grew, not least by his groundbreaking research. 他的声誉有所增长,特别是由于他的开创性研究。
  • The event was memorable, not least by the presence of the celebrity guest. 这个活动令人难忘,特别是由于名人的出席。

a sense of + n. ...感

a sense of independence 独立感 Studying abroad helped her develop a strong sense of independence. 留学帮助她培养了强烈的独立感。
a sense of freedom 自由感 Cycling through the countryside gives me a wonderful sense of freedom. 在乡间骑行给我一种美妙的自由感。
a sense of direction 方向感;目标感 Without a clear sense of direction, it's easy to feel lost in your career. 如果没有明确的目标感,很容易在职业生涯中感到迷茫。
a sense of humor 幽默感 He has a great sense of humor and always makes everyone laugh. 他非常有幽默感,总能逗大家笑。
a sense of justice 正义感 Her deep sense of justice led her to become a human rights lawyer. 深藏内心的正义感促使她成为了一名人权律师。
a sense of pride 自豪感 The team felt a deep sense of pride after winning the championship. 夺冠后,全队感到深深的自豪。
a sense of honor 荣誉感 Serving one's country is often seen as a sense of honor and duty. 为国效力通常被视为一种荣誉感和责任。
a sense of accomplishment 成就感 Finishing a marathon gives you an incredible sense of accomplishment. 跑完马拉松会给你带来巨大的成就感。
a sense of responsibility 责任感 Parenthood brings with it a tremendous sense of responsibility. 为人父母随之而来的是巨大的责任感。
a sense of superiority 优越感 He looked down on his colleagues with a smug sense of superiority. 他带着一种自鸣得意的优越感轻视他的同事。
a sense of inferiority 自卑感 Constant criticism can leave a child with a lasting sense of inferiority. 不断的批评会给孩子留下持久的自卑感。

To this pleasure camping gives an exquisite refinement.

Camping gives an exquisite refinement to this pleasure. 正常顺序

exquisite adj. very sensitive and delicate in the way you behave or do things 高雅的

refinement n. [U & C] a small change that is made to something in order to improve it 改进,改良

  • These refinements have increased the machine's accuracy by 25%. 可数
  • Clearly, the hypothesis does need some refinement, in the light of these surprising results. 不可数
  • The chef added an exquisite refinement to the classic dish. 这位厨师为这道经典菜肴增添了精美的改进。
  • Her piano playing showed an exquisite refinement of technique. 她的钢琴演奏展示了精致的技术提升。
  • The latest model features an exquisite refinement in design and functionality. 最新型号在设计和功能上都具有精美的改进。
a person of great refinement 举止优雅的人;极有教养的人
(指在举止、言语或品味上非常高雅)
As a person of great refinement, he was naturally chosen to host the international gala. 作为一个举止极其优雅的人,他自然而然地被选为国际盛会的司仪。
an atmosphere of refinement 高雅的氛围;考究的气氛 The restaurant was decorated with antique furniture to create an atmosphere of refinement. 这家餐厅用古董家具装饰,以营造一种高雅的氛围。
refinement of sth. (技术、计划等的)改进;完善 The refinement of the manufacturing process led to much higher product quality. 制造工艺的改进使产品质量得到了大幅提升。
polished (adj.) 文雅的;有教养的(常用来修饰人的举止或表现) She gave a polished performance that impressed all the judges. 她表现得大方得体,给所有评委都留下了深刻印象。

gives a refinement 给予/带来提升

  • The use of high-quality materials gives the product a noticeable refinement. 使用高质量的材料为产品带来了明显的提升。
  • Reading classical literature gives your vocabulary a refinement. 阅读古典文学为你的词汇带来了提升。
  • A good education gives a refinement to one's manners and speech. 良好的教育为人的举止和言语带来了提升。