Lesson 27

微不足道的, 琐碎的

He wasted time arguing over picayune details instead of focusing on the main issue.

他把时间浪费在争论琐碎的细节上，而不是专注于主要问题。

神圣的, 不可侵犯的

The family ritual was sacrosanct to her, holding deep personal and cultural significance.

家庭仪式对她来说是神圣不可侵犯的，具有深刻的个人和文化意义。

清晰的, 清澈的

The speaker’s limpid prose made complex ideas accessible to everyone in the audience.

演讲者清晰的散文使复杂的想法对观众中的每个人都易于理解。

不祥的, 邪恶的

The abandoned mansion had a sinister aura about it, as if it held dark secrets within its walls.

废弃的豪宅有一种不祥的气氛，仿佛它的墙壁内隐藏着黑暗的秘密。

狭隘的, 守旧的

Despite the changing landscape of technology, some industries remain hidebound in their traditional methods.

尽管技术环境不断变化，一些行业仍固守其传统方法，墨守成规。

幼稚的, 缺乏经验的

His jejune approach to the complex issue reflected his inexperience and lack of understanding.

他对这个复杂问题的幼稚方法反映了他的不成熟和缺乏理解。

He was the laggard in the race, finishing well after the others.

断奏, 断续的

The pianist's fingers danced across the keys, producing a staccato melody.

钢琴家的手指在琴键上舞动，产生了一段断奏旋律。

已故的, 去世的

Once a renowned musician, now defunct, his melodies still resonate in the hearts of his listeners.

曾经著名的音乐家，现已去世，他的旋律仍在听众的心中回荡。

平静的, 宁静的

She remained placid despite the chaos around her.

尽管周围一片混乱，她仍然保持 平静。

宁静的, 平和的

The tranquil lake mirrored the clear blue sky, offering a perfect escape from the busy world.

宁静的湖泊映照着清澈的蓝天，为忙碌的世界提供了完美的逃避。

懦夫, 卑鄙的人

阴冷的, 寒冷多风的

The bleak winter day was characterized by gray skies and biting winds.

阴冷的冬日以灰暗的天空和刺骨的寒风为特征。

狂战士, 狂暴战士

The berserk charged into the enemy line, swinging his axe wildly.

狂战士冲入敌军阵线，疯狂地挥舞着他的斧头。

漠不关心的, 冷淡的

He gave a blasé shrug when asked about the delay.

当被问及延误时，他漠不关心地耸了耸肩。

微薄的, 不足的

The family survived on a meager income, struggling to make ends meet.

这个家庭靠微薄的收入生存，艰难地维持生计。

适时的

Her opportune suggestion helped the project avoid a major setback.

她的适时建议帮助项目避免了一次重大挫折。

即兴演讲, 自发评论

He delivered an impromptu toast at the wedding.

他在婚礼上发表了即兴的祝酒词。