Lesson 39

准, 半

The committee proposed a quasi solution, offering a temporary fix to the ongoing issue.

委员会提出了一个准解决方案，为当前的问题提供了一个临时的解决办法。

朴素的, 简朴的

The office was decorated in an austere style, with minimal furniture and a monochromatic color scheme.

办公室以朴素的风格装饰，家具极少且配色单一。

忠诚的, 坚定的

Despite facing numerous challenges, Sarah remained a stalwart supporter of her friend's endeavors, offering unwavering encouragement and assistance.

尽管面临众多挑战，莎拉仍然是她朋友努力的坚定支持者，提供坚定不移的鼓励和帮助。

丰满的, 丰腴的

The buxom farmhand carried baskets with ease and a smile.

丰满的农场女工轻松地带着微笑提着篮子。

倔强的, 叛逆的

Despite clear instructions, the froward child insisted on doing the opposite, causing frustration for the teacher.

尽管有明确的指示，倔强的孩子还是坚持反其道而行之，让老师感到沮丧。

过去完成时, 过去完成式

相关的, 恰当的

The professor’s comments were germane to the topic of the lecture.

教授的评论与讲座的主题密切相关。

肥沃的, 多产的

The fecund soil of the river valley consistently produced bountiful harvests for the farmers.

河谷的肥沃土壤持续为农民带来丰收。

灵巧的, 熟练的

The chef's deft knife skills were evident in the perfectly sliced vegetables.

厨师娴熟的刀工在完美切片的蔬菜中显而易见。

坚固的, 耐用的

The robust construction of the bridge ensured it could withstand heavy traffic and severe weather conditions.

桥梁的坚固结构确保它能够承受繁忙的交通和恶劣的天气条件。

稀疏的, 分散的

The vegetation on the hillside was sparse, with only a few bushes dotting the landscape.

山坡上的植被稀疏，只有几丛灌木点缀着风景。

餐用苹果, 食用苹果

无味的, 淡而无味的

The soup was insipid, lacking any seasoning or depth of flavor.

汤淡而无味，缺乏任何调味或风味的深度。

淫秽的, 下流的

The comedian's lewd jokes offended many audience members, leading to complaints and controversy.

喜剧演员的猥亵笑话冒犯了许多观众，导致投诉和争议。

敌对的, 对抗的

His inimical attitude towards his colleagues made it difficult for them to trust him or work together effectively.

他对同事的敌对态度使他们难以信任他或有效合作。

清晰的, 透明的

The author's pellucid prose captivated readers, making even the most intricate ideas accessible to a wide audience.

作者清晰的散文吸引了读者，使最复杂的思想也能为广大读者所接受。

公开地, 诚实地

The negotiations were conducted aboveboard, with no hidden agendas.

谈判是公开、诚实地进行的，没有隐藏的议程。

懦夫, 卑鄙的人

疏忽的, 懈怠的

He was remiss in completing his assigned tasks on time.

他在按时完成分配的任务时疏忽了。