June 4, 2024
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本期作者:张悦
本周我们来学习与植物相关的词汇。
1. germinate /'dʒɜːmɪneɪt/
v. 使发芽;使开始生长
e.g. The beans will only germinate if the temperature is warm enough.
雅思听力13-1-3:Then we wait for the seeds to germinate- I reckon that will be about three weeks, depending on what the weather is like.
v. 想法、计划或感觉形成,产生
e.g. One of my cherished long-term goals is to have my own restaurant which provides gourmet meals and excellent dining experience . And actually this idea has been germinating in my mind for a few years.
2. ephemeral /ɪ'fem(ə)r(ə)l/
adj. 短暂的;瞬间的
e.g. The ephemeral nature of flowers reminds us to appreciate the present moment.
如口语话题:Have you sent flowers?
To be honest, I opt for something more practical as flowers are generally decorative and ephemeral. They bloom and wilt in just a couple of days.
3. green thumb /griːn θʌm/
释义:Someone who has the ability to grow plants well is said to have a green thumb.
e.g. My grandma has a knack for growing plants well. She really has a big green thumb.
e.g. A person with a green thumb seems to have a magic touch that makes plants grow quickly and well.
补充:have a knack for … 有…的诀窍;本领
4. botany /'bɒt(ə)nɪ/
n. 植物学
e.g. Zoology and botany are the two main branches of biology.
e.g. They shared a common interest in botany.
补充:botanist 植物学家
e.g. The botanist introduced a new species of plant to the region.
e.g. Botanists are trying to save the endangered plants.
adj. botanic 植物的
植物园:botanic garden
e.g. Stroll in the botanic gardens will be the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon!
e.g. The botanic garden offers a tranquil oasis to this busy city, with over 3,000 plants and flowers on display.
补充:stroll n.漫步;散步
oasis (不愉快环境中的)宜人之地,舒适之处
以上就是今天的词汇,我们下期见。