Lesson 27

小修道院, 修女或僧侣的住所

二分法, 分割

The novel explores the dichotomy between tradition and progress.

这部小说探讨了传统与进步之间的二分法。

河口, 江口

The estuary teemed with marine life, providing a vital habitat for many species.

河口充满了海洋生物，为许多物种提供了重要的栖息地。

脆弱, 虚弱

假正经

推论

设施, 服务

The apartment complex offers amenities such as a gym, pool, and rooftop lounge.

该公寓楼提供设施，如健身房、游泳池和屋顶休息室。

单调的工作, 重复性劳动

连续性, 一致性

热切, 渴望

欺骗, 诡计

联盟, 同盟

The drug's effectiveness depends on its affinity for specific antibodies.

厚颜无耻, 放肆

His effrontery in questioning the boss’s decisions was shocking.

他对老板决定提出质疑的厚颜无耻令人震惊。

稀缺, 缺乏

挂毯, 壁毯

The medieval castle's walls were adorned with intricate tapestries depicting heroic battles.

中世纪城堡的墙壁上装饰着描绘英勇战斗的复杂挂毯。

骑士精神, 彬彬有礼

诡辩术, 通过依赖从特定案例中提取的抽象原则来解决伦理问题的方法

炼狱, 净化状态

In Catholic theology, believers may undergo purification in purgatory to achieve holiness before entering heaven.

在天主教神学中，信徒可能在炼狱中经历净化，以达到进入天堂前的圣洁。

长寿, 长寿命