Lesson 37

前提, 假设

The entire debate was based on the premise that economic growth benefits all members of society.

整个辩论是基于经济增长惠及社会所有成员的前提。

剧本, 歌剧文本

The composer and the librettist worked closely together to ensure the libretto perfectly complemented the music in the opera.

作曲家和歌词作者密切合作，确保歌词完美地补充了歌剧中的音乐。

戒律, 指导原则

"Honesty is the best policy" is a precept often emphasized to instill the value of truthfulness in individuals.

“诚实是最好的政策”是一条常被强调以向个人灌输诚实价值的准则。

顶点, 顶点

In a triangle, each of its three corners is a vertex where two sides meet.

在三角形中，它的三个角中的每一个都是一个顶点，两条边在此相交。

画面

The movie's climactic battle scene was a vivid tableau of chaos and heroism.

电影的高潮战斗场面是一幅生动的画面，展现了混乱与英雄主义。

小米, 小米

It was a cold winter evening, but I warmed up with a comforting bowl of millet and butternut squash soup.

那是一个寒冷的冬夜，但我用一碗舒适的小米和南瓜汤暖和了起来。

笨蛋, 傻瓜

Despite repeated warnings, the dolt proceeded to touch the hot stove, resulting in a painful burn.

裂孔, 开口

The hiatus in the diaphragm allows the esophagus to pass through into the abdominal cavity.

横膈膜中的裂孔允许食道通过进入腹腔。

范围, 光谱

The new library's collection covers the gamut of literary genres, from classic literature to contemporary fiction.

新图书馆的藏书涵盖了文学体裁的全部范围，从古典文学到当代小说。

摄政王, 统治者

Queen Elizabeth I appointed a regent to govern England in her absence during her travels.

伊丽莎白一世女王任命了一位摄政王在她旅行期间不在时统治英格兰。

浪费者, 无用之人

His reputation as a wastrel followed him wherever he went.

他作为浪荡子的名声无论走到哪里都跟随着他。

巨人, 巨像

Despite being a newcomer to the industry, the tech startup quickly grew into a colossus, disrupting traditional business models.

尽管是行业新秀，这家科技初创公司迅速成长为巨头，颠覆了传统商业模式。

混合动力, 混合动力车

The latest hybrid SUV seamlessly switches between its petrol engine and electric motor during city commutes to maximize fuel economy.

最新的混合动力SUV在城市通勤期间无缝切换其汽油发动机和电动机，以最大化燃油经济性。

风度, 神态

Despite his young age, the CEO possessed a dignified mien that commanded respect in the boardroom.

尽管年轻，这位CEO拥有一种在董事会中赢得尊重的庄重风度。

沼泽, 泥潭

Hikers found themselves stuck in a quagmire of mud after heavy rainfall flooded the trail.

徒步旅行者发现自己在暴雨淹没小径后陷入了泥泞的沼泽。

生计, 生活来源

Farming is the primary livelihood for many rural communities, providing food and income.

农业是许多农村社区的主要生计，提供食物和收入。

唱头, 针头