Episode 11 A Place of Our Own ACT II 【单词列表】

cute

/kjuːt/adj. 可爱的
Something or someone that is cute is very pretty or attractive, or is intended to appear pretty or attractive. 可爱的

adjective [原级]漂亮的,可爱的;<美>性感迷人的;<美>精明的,机灵的;<美,非正式>矫揉造作的 - Oh, look at that dog! He's so cute.

blond

🇬🇧/blɒnd/ 🇺🇸/blɑːnd/adj. 金发的
(of men's hair) of a light colour; fair (男性头发)浅色的

adjective [原级](多指毛发)亚麻色的,金黄色的;(尤指人种)白肤金发的;浅色的;(多指毛发)亚麻色的,金黄色的,浅茶褐色的 - She's tall, blond, and drop-dead gorgeous.

noun [专属名词]长着金发的人;(毛发)金黄色,浅茶褐色 - Blond hair is unique in that it changes dramatically with age.

noun [专属名词]【名】 (Blond)(英、西)布朗德;(法)布隆;(德)布隆德(人名) - You were with a blond lady then.

possibility *

🇬🇧/ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/ 🇺🇸/ˌpɑːsəˈbɪləti/n. 可能性
If you say there is a possibility that something is the case or that something will happen, you mean that it might be the case or it might happen. 可能性

noun [抽象名词]可能,可能性;可能的选项,可能的途径;发展前景,潜能;可能发生的事;机会,契机 - We were not in the least worried about the possibility that sweets could rot the teeth.

financial *

/faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/adj. 财务的
Financial means relating to or involving money. 金融的; 财政的

adjective [原级]财政的,金融的;<澳新,非正式>有钱的;<澳新>(俱乐部或社团成员)已缴费的 - The company is in financial difficulties.

noun [抽象名词](组织或个人的)财务状况;金融公司股票 - Financial support was not forthcoming.

housing *

/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/n. 住宅
You refer to the buildings in which people live as housing when you are talking about their standard, price, or availability. 住房

noun [专属名词]房屋,住宅;住房供给,住房建设;(机器的)外壳,外罩;(木块上的)槽,榫眼;遮盖物,遮蔽物 - The housing market needs a kick-start.

verb [vt. 及物动词]覆盖;给……房子住;把……储藏在房内(house 的现在分词形式) - The housing was unfit for human habitation.

range *

/reɪndʒ/n. 范围
A range of things is a number of different things of the same general kind. (同类事物的) 一系列

noun [抽象名词](变动或浮动的)范围,界限;视觉(或听觉)范围;射程,射击距离;一系列;成套产品,系列商品;山脉;牧场,牧区;靶场,射击场,炸弹试验场;(尤指旧时的)炉灶;一排建筑物;<古>方向,走向;(飞机等交通工具的)续航距离 - The average age range is between 35 and 55.

verb [vi. 不及物动词](在一定的范围内)变化,变动;(按一定位置或顺序)排列,排序;徘徊,四处移动;(文章或讲话)涉及,包括 ;(枪、炮、射击后校准)测距,(用雷达或激光)测距;支持,反对;自然生长,分布;与…联合起来,加入…行列 - They range in price from $3 to $15.

ranch

🇬🇧/rɑːntʃ/ 🇺🇸/ræntʃ/n. 牧场式住宅
A ranch is a large farm used for raising animals, especially cattle, horses, or sheep. (尤指饲养牛、马或羊的) 大牧场

noun [专属名词](尤指饲养牛、马、羊等的)大农场,大牧场;<美>牧场式住宅(=ranch house);<美>酸奶油沙拉酱(=ranch dressing) - He lives on a cattle ranch in Texas.

verb [vt. 及物动词]经营牧场(或农场);在农场饲养(牲畜);把(土地)用作牧场(或农场) - She had not scanned the ranch to scope out a meal, but to look for her friend.

half-acre

🇬🇧/hɑːf ˈeɪkə(r)/ 🇺🇸/hæf ˈeɪkər/n. 半英亩
an area of land measuring half an acre "They bought a half-acre plot of land outside the city."

noun [专属名词]半英亩 - There is about half an acre around the house.

example *

🇬🇧/ɪɡˈzɑːmp(ə)l/ 🇺🇸/ɪɡˈzæmp(ə)l/n. 案例;例证
An example of something is a particular situation, object, or person that shows that what is being claimed is true. 例子

noun [抽象名词]例子,例证;榜样,楷模;典型,范例;例句,例题;警戒,受罚(以示警告)者 - An example of a particular class of objects or styles is something that has many of the typical features of such a class or style, and that you consider clearly represents it.

verb [vt. 及物动词]得到说明,可加以举例说明 - Let me give another example to illustrate this difficult point.

for example / for instance 例如
  • These phrases are interchangeable and can be used to introduce one or more examples that illustrate a general statement. They are flexible and can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.
  • I enjoy many outdoor activities; for example, I love hiking and kayaking. 我喜欢很多户外活动,例如,我喜欢徒步旅行和划皮划艇。
  • Some countries, for instance, Japan and South Korea, have very efficient public transport. 一些国家,例如日本和韩国,有非常高效的公共交通。
such as 例如,诸如
  • This phrase is used to introduce examples directly after the noun they are illustrating. It's often used when the examples are part of a larger list or group.
  • He is interested in different genres of music, such as rock, jazz, and blues. 他喜欢不同类型的音乐,例如摇滚、爵士和蓝调。
  • The store sells many kinds of fresh produce, such as carrots, broccoli, and apples. 这家商店出售多种新鲜农产品,例如胡萝卜、西兰花和苹果。
e.g. (拉丁语:exempli gratia)例如
  • This is a formal, written abbreviation for "for example." It's commonly used in academic and technical writing to introduce examples within a sentence or a list.
  • Many fruits are rich in Vitamin C, e.g., oranges and strawberries. 许多水果富含维生素C,例如橙子和草莓。
namely 即,也就是(更精确地说明)
  • This word is used to introduce a more specific detail or explanation. It's often used when you want to name the exact things you are talking about, rather than just giving a sample.
  • The company has one main goal, namely to increase sales by 20%. 公司有一个主要目标,即把销售额提高20%。
like 像,例如(口语化)
  • This is a very common and informal way to introduce examples in spoken English. It's used to give a quick, casual example.
  • I'm into adventure sports, like rock climbing and paragliding. 我喜欢冒险运动,比如攀岩和滑翔伞。
in other words 换句话说
  • This phrase is used to rephrase something in a simpler or different way. It's not about giving an example, but about clarifying a previous statement.
  • He is a very wealthy man; in other words, he has more money than he can spend. 他是一个非常富有的人;换句话说,他有花不完的钱。

architecture

🇬🇧/ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)/ 🇺🇸/ˈɑːrkɪtektʃər/n. 建筑风格
Architecture is the art of planning, designing, and constructing buildings. 建筑艺术

noun [具体名词]建筑设计,建筑风格;建筑学;结构;计算机的体系结构,架构 - The architecture of a building is the style in which it is designed and constructed.

tile

/taɪl/n. 瓦片
Tiles are flat, square pieces of baked clay, carpet, cork, or other substance, which are fixed as a covering onto a floor or wall. (贴墙或铺地用的) 瓷砖; 地毯; 地板

noun [专属名词](贴墙或铺地用的)瓷砖,地砖;(铺屋顶的)瓦,瓦片;(拼字游戏、麻将等牌戏中的)(一张)牌;(棋盘游戏的)棋子;(数)平铺 - Amy's shoes squeaked on the tiles as she walked down the corridor.

verb [vt. 及物动词]铺瓦,铺砖;(计算机)平铺(窗口) - ...a fine building, with a neat little porch and ornamental tiles on the roof.

noun [专属名词]【名】 (Tile)(俄、塞、萨摩)蒂勒(人名) - That's tile next tiling you need to do.

Hollywood

🇬🇧/ˈhɒliwʊd/ 🇺🇸/ˈhɑːliwʊd/n. 好莱坞
You use Hollywood to refer to the film industry that is based in Hollywood, California. 好莱坞

noun [专属名词]好莱坞 - The film has a Hollywood happy ending.

bargain

🇬🇧/ˈbɑːɡən/ 🇺🇸/ˈbɑːrɡən/n. 物美价廉
Something that is a bargain is good value, usually because it has been sold at a lower price than normal. 物美价廉的商品

noun [集合/集体]便宜货,减价品;协议,交易 - A bargain is an agreement, especially a formal business agreement, in which two people or groups agree what each of them will do, pay, or receive.

verb [vt. 及物动词]讨价还价,谈判 - When people bargain with each other, they discuss what each of them will do, pay, or receive.

bargain / buy n.便宜

  • Oh my! Here's a real buy. It's a bargain. This house just came on the market.

 

ceiling

/ˈsiːlɪŋ/n. 天花板
A ceiling is the horizontal surface that forms the top part or roof inside a room. 天花板

noun [专属名词]天花板,吊顶;上限,最高限度;最高飞行限度,升限 - A ceiling on something such as prices or wages is an official upper limit that cannot be broken.

investment *

/ɪnˈvestmənt/n. 投资
Investment is the activity of investing money. 投资

noun [专属名词]投资;值得买的东西;(时间、精力的)投入;<旧>包围,封锁 - He said the government must introduce tax incentives to encourage investment.

best *

/best/n. 良好祝愿
Best is the superlative of good. 最好的

adjective [最高级]最好的,最出色的;最愉快的,最幸福的;最合适的,最恰当的 - Lighter shades suit you best.

adverb [程度副词]最,最高程度地;最出色地,最高标准地;最适合地,最恰当地 - He's the best man for the job.

noun [抽象名词]最好的事物(或人);(人或事物所能达到的)最高标准;最合乎要求的事物;(个人的)最高水平,最高纪录;最好的衣服,盛装;<美>(书信结尾的)良好祝愿 - He's the best man for the job.

verb [vt. 及物动词]打败,胜过 - Which one do you like best?

  • This is the best movie I've ever seen. 这是我见过的最好的电影。
  • He always does his best in his exams. 他在考试中总是尽力而为。

regard *

🇬🇧/rɪˈɡɑːd/ 🇺🇸/rɪˈɡɑːrd/n. (regards)致意,问候
If you regard someone or something as being a particular thing or as having a particular quality, you believe that they are that thing or have that quality. 看待

verb [vt. 及物动词]认为,把…看作;<正式>(尤指以某种方式)注视,凝视;<古>注意,留心;<古>与…有关,涉及 - If you regard something or someone with a feeling such as dislike or respect, you have that feeling about them.

noun [抽象名词]<正式> 尊重,敬佩;<正式> 关心,关注;注视,凝视;(用于信函结尾或转达问候)致意,问候(regards) - If you have regard for someone or something, you respect them and care about them. If you hold someone in high regard, you have a lot of respect for them.

buy *

/baɪ/n. 买得合算的东西
If you buy something, you obtain it by paying money for it. 购买

verb [vi. 不及物动词]购买,能买;<非正式>相信,接受;(付出代价)获得,赢得;收买,贿赂;买,购买 - If you talk about the quantity or standard of goods an amount of money buys, you are referring to the price of the goods or the value of the money.

noun [抽象名词]合算的东西,便宜货;购买 - If something is a good buy, it is of good quality and not very expensive.

  • I bought a new coat yesterday.  我昨天买了一件新外套。
  • He bought a new car last year. 他去年买了一辆新车。