Lesson 2

资产, 宝贵资源

Real estate is considered a valuable asset due to its potential for long-term appreciation and rental income.

断言, 宣称

In an interview last month, the athlete asserted that dedication and hard work will always lead to achieving fitness goals.

在上个月的一次采访中，这位运动员断言，奉献和努力工作将始终导致实现健身目标。

篇章, 部分

He plans to write a new canto for his poem that reflects the changing seasons.

他计划为他的诗写一个新的篇章，以反映季节的变化。

兵营, 士兵短期驻扎地

The soldiers are stationed in a cantonment on the outskirts of the city, awaiting further orders.

士兵们驻扎在城市郊区的营房，等待进一步的命令。

可证明的, 明显的

The lawyer will present demonstrable evidence to the jury to support his client's innocence.

律师将向陪审团提交可证明的证据以支持其委托人的清白。

证明, 展示

The scientist demonstrated the effectiveness of the new drug through a series of experiments.

科学家通过一系列实验证明了新药的有效性。

指示代词, 指示词

In "This is my book," this is a demonstrative.

在“这是我的书”中，“这”是一个指示代词。

演示者, 讲解员

The demonstrator is showing the audience how to use the new kitchen appliance.

演示者正在向观众展示如何使用新的厨房电器。

拥有, 具有

As an avid art collector, he possesses valuable paintings from renowned artists.

作为一名狂热的艺术收藏家，他拥有著名艺术家的珍贵画作。

半年一次的, 一年两次的

The organization plans to conduct its semiannual fundraiser in the spring and again in the fall.

该组织计划在春季和秋季再次进行半年一次的筹款活动。

拥有者, 持有人

As the possessor of the land, he had the right to sell or lease it to others.

作为土地的拥有者，他有权将其出售或出租给他人。

半清醒的, 不完全清醒的

After the accident, he remained semiconscious for several hours, unable to respond to questions.

事故发生后，他半昏迷了几个小时，无法回答问题。

无关的, 不必要的

The detective urged the witness to provide only relevant information and avoid including extraneous details that could confuse the investigation.

侦探敦促证人只提供相关信息，避免包括可能混淆调查的无关细节。

推断, 外推

We can extrapolate future trends in technology based on the rapid advancements in recent years.

我们可以根据近年来的快速发展推断技术的未来趋势。

奢侈, 浪费

Her extravagance in decorating the house for every holiday is both impressive and overwhelming.

她为每个节日装饰房子的奢侈既令人印象深刻又令人不知所措。

奢侈的, 豪华的

She threw an extravagant birthday party with live music and gourmet catering.

她举办了一场奢侈的生日派对，有现场音乐和美食餐饮。

会众, 集会

The congregation gathered every Sunday for worship and fellowship.

会众每个星期天聚集在一起进行礼拜和团契。

警告的, 告诫的

The monitory tone of the teacher’s voice warned the students to be cautious during the experiment.

老师声音中的警告语气警告学生在实验过程中要小心。

聚集, 集合

People began to congregate in the park for the music festival.

人们开始在公园聚集参加音乐节。

训斥, 严厉警告