Lesson 42

裙带关系

The manager consistently promoted her daughter over more qualified candidates, demonstrating clear nepotism within the organization.

经理一贯提拔她的女儿而不是更合格的候选人，表现出组织内明显的裙带关系。

现实主义, 自然主义

The artist's commitment to realism is evident in his paintings, which meticulously depict the everyday lives of rural workers with incredible detail.

这位艺术家对现实主义的承诺在他的画作中显而易见，这些画作以令人难以置信的细节细致地描绘了农村工人的日常生活。

格言, 警句

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" is a classic aphorism.

"如果没坏，就别修"是一个经典的警句。

悲观主义

His pessimism about the project affected the team's morale.

他对项目的悲观影响了团队的士气。

She exaggerated the hand gestures as a mannerism for comedic effect.

自明之理, 不言而喻的真理

美国主义, 对美国及其制度的忠诚

利他主义, 无私

Donating money to charity to support those in need without expecting anything in return is an example of altruism.

向慈善机构捐款以支持有需要的人而不期待任何回报是利他主义的一个例子。

剽窃, 抄袭

The student was expelled for plagiarism.

该学生因抄袭被开除。

腹语术者, 腹语表演者

The ventriloquist entertained the audience by making his puppet tell jokes and interact with the crowd.

腹语师通过让他的木偶讲笑话和与人群互动来娱乐观众。

时代精神, 时代氛围

The 1960s was a decade defined by the zeitgeist of social change and cultural revolution, with movements for civil rights, feminism, and anti-war activism shaping the era.

1960年代是一个由社会变革和文化革命的时代精神定义的十年，民权运动、女权主义和反战 activism 塑造了这个时代。

宿命论者, 决定论者

Despite the doctor's recommendations for a healthier lifestyle, the fatalist believes that their fate is already sealed, so they continue their unhealthy habits.

尽管医生建议更健康的生活方式，宿命论者认为他们的命运已经注定，所以他们继续不健康的习惯。

说客, 游说者

受虐狂, 从痛苦中获得快感的人

Despite the discomfort, the masochist enjoys receiving a whipping during intimate encounters.

尽管不舒服，受虐狂喜欢在亲密接触时被鞭打。

钱币学家, 硬币收藏家

The numismatist spent years assembling a comprehensive collection of rare coins from around the world.

钱币学家花了数年时间收集了来自世界各地的稀有硬币的全面收藏。

眼科医生, 眼科专家

The oculist conducted a thorough examination of the patient's eyes to assess their vision and identify any potential issues.

眼科医生对病人的眼睛进行了彻底的检查，以评估他们的视力并识别任何潜在的问题。

安乐死, 无痛死亡

In some countries, there is ongoing debate about legalizing euthanasia for terminally ill patients who wish to end their suffering.

在一些国家，关于为希望结束痛苦的绝症患者合法化安乐死的辩论正在进行。

疝气

歇斯底里, 恐慌

狂热, 痴迷

His mania for collecting rare coins led him to travel the world in search of unique pieces.

他对收集稀有硬币的狂热使他周游世界寻找独特的作品。