Gadget【n.】

1.     a small tool or device that has a particular function, often one that is new or complicated小器具，小装置（通常指新颖或复杂的）

This handy gadget can help you open bottles easily.

这个方便的小工具可以帮助你轻松开瓶。

She collects various kitchen gadgets to make cooking easier.

她收集各种厨房小工具，使烹饪更方便。

The new gadget can track your fitness activities.

这个新装置可以追踪你的健身活动。

Transcript【n.】

1.     a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium抄本，文字记录

The journalist asked for a transcript of the interview.

记者要求采访的文字记录。

She reviewed the transcript of the meeting before publishing the minutes.

她在发布会议纪要之前审查了会议的文字记录。

2.     an official record of a student's work, showing courses taken and grades achieved成绩单

You need to submit your academic transcript with your college application.

你需要随大学申请提交你的成绩单。

The university requires an official transcript sent directly from your previous school.

大学要求由你之前的学校直接寄送正式成绩单。

transcribe【v.】

1.     to make a written or typed copy of spoken material抄写，誊写(口语材料)

She transcribed the interview from the recording.

她根据录音誊写了采访内容。

The secretary transcribed the boss's dictation quickly.

秘书迅速誊写了老板的口述。

Reserve【v.】

1.     to arrange for something to be kept for a particular person or purpose保留；预留

I'd like to reserve a table for two at 7 o'clock.

我想预订七点钟的两人桌。

The seats are reserved for elderly passengers.

这些座位是留给老年乘客的。

He reserves his energy for the final sprint.

他保留体力用于最后的冲刺。

The park reserves its natural beauty for future generations.

公园保留了其自然美景以供后代欣赏。

The government has reserved funds for education.

政府已经拨出资金用于教育。

reserve【n.】

1.     a supply of something that is available for use if it is needed储备物；储备量

The country has large oil reserves.

这个国家有大量的石油储备。

2.     an area of land where animals and plants are protected自然保护区

The nature reserve is home to many endangered species.

这个自然保护区是许多濒危物种的家园。

3.     the quality of not showing your feelings or thoughts矜持；寡言；拘谨

She spoke with reserve, careful not to reveal too much.

她说话很矜持，小心不透露太多。

Silt【n.】

1.     fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment, especially in a channel or harbor.淤泥，泥沙（尤指在河道或港口沉积的细沙、黏土等物质）

The river delta is rich in silt deposited over centuries.

河流三角洲富含几个世纪以来沉积的淤泥。

Dredging is necessary to remove the silt from the harbor.

必须进行疏浚以清除港口的淤泥。

silt【v.】

1.     to become filled or blocked with silt被淤泥堵塞

The harbor silted up and had to be dredged.

港口被淤泥堵塞，不得不进行疏浚。

2.     to fill or block something with silt用淤泥填塞或堵塞某物

The river silted the channel up, making it impassable for boats.

河流淤塞了航道，使船只无法通行。

Heavy rains silted up the drainage system.

大雨堵塞了排水系统。

unique【adj.】

1.     being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else唯一的；独一无二的

Each person's fingerprints are unique.

每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。

This painting is unique; there are no others like it.

这幅画是独一无二的；没有其他类似的。

2.     used to emphasize that someone or something is the only one of their kind唯一的，仅有的

He is the unique survivor of the accident.

他是那次事故的唯一幸存者。

3.     very special or unusual独特的；罕见的

The festival offers a unique opportunity to experience local culture.

这个节日提供了一个体验当地文化的独特机会。

4.     belonging to or connected with one particular person, place, or thing特有的；专有的

The custom is unique to this region.

这种习俗是这个地区特有的。

cosset【n.】

1.     a person who is treated with excessive indulgence; a pampered person被宠爱的人；娇生惯养的人

She was the cosset of the family, always getting whatever she wanted.

她是家里的宠儿，总是能得到她想要的一切。

As the youngest child, he grew up as a cosset, never having to do any chores.

作为最小的孩子，他在娇生惯养中长大，从来不需要做任何家务。

cosset【v.】

1.     to treat someone with too much care and attention, often in a way that prevents them from becoming independent溺爱，娇惯

She cossets her children so much that they don't know how to do anything for themselves.

她太溺爱她的孩子了，以至于他们什么都不会自己做。

He was cosseted by his parents and never had to face any hardships.

他被父母娇生惯养，从未经历过任何困难。

2.     to keep something in a very comfortable or protected state宠爱，精心照料

The wealthy businessman cosseted his rare collection of vintage cars.

这位富商精心照料他收藏的稀有古董车。

induce【v.】

1.     to cause something to happen or exist引起，导致

The drug can induce sleep.

这种药物能引起睡意。

The loud noise induced a headache.

巨大的噪音引起了头痛。

2.     to persuade someone to do something劝说，诱使

Nothing would induce me to take the job.

没有什么能诱使我接受这份工作。

They induced her to sign the contract.

他们劝说她签了合同。

3.     to cause a woman to start giving birth to her baby by using drugs or other medical methods人工引产

The doctor decided to induce labor.

医生决定进行人工引产。

4.     to cause a logical conclusion based on observed facts归纳出，推导出

From the evidence, we can induce that he was guilty.

从证据中，我们可以推导出他有罪。

muddle【v.】

1.     to bring into a disordered or confusing state使混乱；弄乱

He muddled the papers on his desk.

他把桌上的文件弄得乱七八糟。

Don't muddle the clean clothes with the dirty ones.

不要把干净的衣服和脏衣服混在一起。

2.     to confuse someone or make someone unable to think clearly使困惑；使糊涂

The sudden question muddled him completely.

这个突然的问题让他完全糊涂了。

Her explanation only muddled me further.

她的解释反而让我更加困惑。

3.     to manage to do something although you are not organized or do not know how to do it胡乱应付；勉强完成

He muddled through his presentation somehow.

他勉强完成了他的演讲。

We'll just have to muddle through the best we can.

我们只能尽力应付过去。

muddle【n.】

1.     a state of confusion or disorder混乱，杂乱

The documents were in a complete muddle.

文件乱成一团。

Her thoughts were in a muddle after the accident.

事故后，她的思绪一片混乱。

Instrument【n.】

1.     a device for producing musical sounds乐器

She plays several instruments, including the piano and the violin.

她会演奏几种乐器，包括钢琴和小提琴。

2.     a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for delicate or scientific work仪器

The surgeon used a delicate instrument to perform the operation.

外科医生使用了一种精密的仪器进行手术。

A thermometer is an instrument for measuring temperature.

温度计是一种测量温度的仪器。

3.     a means by which something is achieved or done工具，手段

Education is an instrument of social change.

教育是社会变革的工具。

He became an instrument of the government.

他成了政府的工具。

4.     a formal legal document正式法律文件

The treaty is an important instrument of international law.

该条约是国际法的重要文件。

instrument【v.】

1.     to arrange or compose music for instruments为乐器编曲或作曲

The composer instrumented the piece for a full orchestra.

作曲家为这首曲子编配了完整的管弦乐。

2.     to equip or provide with instruments or means配备仪器或手段

The laboratory was instrumented with the latest technology.

实验室配备了最新的技术设备。

3.     to use something as a means to achieve a purpose利用某物作为达到目的的手段

He instrumented the negotiations to his advantage.

他利用谈判为自己谋利。

Fold【v.】

1.     to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part折叠，对折（尤指纸或布）

She folded the letter and put it in an envelope.

她把信折好，放进信封里。

He folded the newspaper in half.

他把报纸对折起来。

She folded the clothes neatly and put them in the drawer.

她把衣服叠整齐，放进抽屉里。

2.     to bring a part of the body into a position where it is close to the rest of the body交叉，交叠（身体部位）

He folded his arms and waited.

他双臂交叉，等待着。

She folded her hands in her lap.

她把双手交叉放在膝盖上。

3.     to wrap something around someone or something包，裹

She folded the baby in a warm blanket.

她用温暖的毯子把婴儿包起来。

He folded the gift in colorful paper.

他用彩色纸把礼物包起来。

4.     to close a business, organization, or activity permanently关闭，停止（业务、组织或活动）

The company folded after losing its major investor.

这家公司在失去主要投资者后倒闭了。

The theater folded due to lack of funding.

剧院因资金不足而关闭。