Lesson 34

飞行的, 掠过空中的

The artist captured the volant motion of the eagle as it swooped down to catch its prey.

艺术家捕捉到了鹰俯冲捕捉猎物时的飞翔动作。

不稳定的, 不可预测的

The political situation in the region is highly volatile.

该地区的政治局势高度不稳定。

意志, 自由意志

She chose to pursue a career in art of her own volition, following her passion rather than external pressures.

她选择按照自己的意愿追求艺术事业，追随自己的激情而不是外部压力。

征税, 税收制度

Taxation is necessary to fund public schools and hospitals.

税收对于资助公立学校和医院是必要的。

动物标本制作, 保存动物尸体以作装饰的艺术

The museum exhibit showcased stunning examples of wildlife preserved through taxidermy.

博物馆展览展示了通过动物标本剥制术保存的野生动物惊人例子。

暴君, 专制统治者

Citizens lived in fear under the despot’s regime, knowing that disobedience would be harshly punished.

公民在暴君的统治下生活在恐惧中，知道不服从会受到严厉的惩罚。

专制的, 暴君的

专制主义, 暴政

召集, 召开

The board of directors will convene next week to discuss the company's strategy.

董事会将于下周召开会议讨论公司战略。

便利, 配件

绞刑具, 绞杀工具

The castle served as a garrison for the king's soldiers.

赎罪, 补偿

He sought to expiate his mistakes by volunteering at the local shelter.

他试图通过在当地收容所做志愿者来弥补他的错误。

剥削, 利用

Some companies exploit natural resources without regard for environmental conservation.

一些公司剥削自然资源而不考虑环境保护。

病态的, 令人毛骨悚然的

His morbid fascination with crime scenes disturbed his friends.

他对犯罪现场的病态迷恋让他的朋友们感到不安。

濒死的, 垂死的

He was found moribund after days without food or water.

他在几天没有食物或水后被发现在濒临死亡。

殡葬师, 丧葬承办人

As a mortician, Sarah helps grieving families with funeral arrangements and ensures that deceased loved ones are prepared for burial or cremation with dignity and respect.

作为一名殡葬师，莎拉帮助悲伤的家庭安排葬礼，并确保逝去的亲人以尊严和尊重的方式为土葬或火葬做好准备。

安慰, 抚慰

Friends consoled her after the failure of her project.

朋友们在她的项目失败后安慰了她。

安慰, 慰藉

She offered words of consolation to her grieving friend.

她向 grieving 的朋友提供了安慰的话。

巩固, 合并

The company decided to consolidate its various departments to streamline operations and improve communication.

公司决定整合其各个部门以简化运营并改善沟通。