Lesson 46

宣言

投影, 投射

减少, 缩小

The diminution of the ice caps is a clear sign of climate change.

冰盖的减少是气候变化的明显迹象。

大火, 毁灭性火灾

The forest was reduced to ashes in the massive conflagration, which raged uncontrollably for days.

森林在大规模的火灾中被烧成灰烬，大火失控燃烧了数日。

冲动

入侵, 侵略

The invasion of Normandy was a turning point in World War II.

诺曼底的入侵是第二次世界大战的一个转折点。

预防

特许权, 特许协议

The airport granted a concession to a coffee chain to open a kiosk in the terminal.

机场授予一家咖啡连锁店在航站楼开设摊位的特许权。

The government introduced a limitation on tobacco sales.

进展

反响, 反弹

禁令, 命令

The teacher issued an injunction to the students to stop running in the hallways.

老师向学生们发出了一项禁令，要求他们停止在走廊里奔跑。

星座, 星群

Orion is a well-known constellation visible in the winter sky.

猎户座是冬季天空中可见的一个著名星座。

热烈鼓掌

苦心研究, 艰苦的思考

推进, 推力

The jet engine provides the necessary propulsion for the airplane to take off and fly.

喷气发动机为飞机起飞和飞行提供了必要的推进力。

持续时间, 期间

献词

业余爱好, 消遣

Gardening is her avocation; she finds solace in tending to her plants.

园艺是她的业余爱好；她在照料植物中找到了慰藉。

连接, 串联