Science and the Natural World

原子, 基本粒子

The atom is composed of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, surrounded by electrons.

原子由包含质子和中子的原子核组成，周围环绕着电子。

生物, 有机体

The pond ecosystem is home to a variety of organisms, including fish, algae, and bacteria.

池塘生态系统是各种生物的家园，包括鱼类、藻类和细菌。

化学物质

气体

The gas in the balloon expanded as it was heated by the sun.

气球中的气体在被太阳加热时膨胀了。

液体的, 流动的

The liquid gold flowed smoothly into the mold, forming a beautiful statue.

液态黄金顺畅地流入模具，形成了一个美丽的雕像。

固体的, 坚固的

The ice had formed into a solid block after being left in the freezer overnight.

冰在冷冻室放了一夜后形成了一个固体块。

材料, 物质

Steel is a strong and durable material commonly used in the manufacturing of buildings, vehicles, and machinery.

钢是一种坚固耐用的材料，常用于建筑、车辆和机械的制造。

物质, 材料

The chemist carefully poured the substance into the beaker, observing how it reacted with the other chemicals.

化学家小心地将物质倒入烧杯中，观察它与其他化学物质的反应。

电的

The electric lights in the room flickered as the storm outside intensified.

房间里的电灯随着外面风暴的加剧而闪烁。

真实的, 真正的

The real world is often different from dreams and fantasies.

现实世界往往与梦想和幻想不同。

系统的, 有条理的

The systematic approach to problem-solving involved following a clear step-by-step procedure.

解决问题的系统化方法包括遵循清晰的逐步程序。

金属

Iron is a commonly used metal in construction and manufacturing.

铁是建筑和制造中常用的金属。

塑料

Many household items, such as containers and toys, are made from plastic.

许多家居用品，如容器和玩具，都是由塑料制成的。

铁, 金属

Iron is commonly used in construction to make buildings and bridges.

铁通常用于建筑中制造建筑物和桥梁。

黄金

She wore a necklace adorned with a pendant made of gold.

她戴了一条饰有金制吊坠的项链。

银, 银色金属

She wore a necklace adorned with a pendant made of silver.

她戴了一条饰有银制吊坠的项链。

碳, 炭

Graphite, used in pencils, is another allotrope of carbon.

用于铅笔的石墨是碳的另一种同素异形体。

氧气, O₂

Trees release oxygen into the atmosphere as a byproduct of photosynthesis.

树木通过光合作用释放氧气到大气中。

石头

The old castle was built entirely of stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance.

这座古老的城堡完全由石头建成，赋予它坚固而雄伟的外观。

研究

Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper.

马克在图书馆花了几个小时为他的历史论文做研究。

方法, 方式

The scientific method involves systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation.

科学方法涉及系统的观察、测量和实验。

例子, 样本

This participant serves as an example of the elderly demographic.

这位参与者作为老年人人口统计的一个例子。

发明, 创造

Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, revolutionizing illumination.

托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡，彻底改变了照明。

发明家, 创造者

Thomas Edison is renowned as an inventor for creating the electric light bulb.

托马斯·爱迪生因发明电灯泡而被称为发明家。

发现, 探索

By the time we got there, they had already discovered the ancient ruins.

当我们到达那里时，他们已经发现了古代遗迹。

发现, 发觉

The discovery of penicillin revolutionized medicine by introducing the first antibiotic.

青霉素的发现通过引入第一种抗生素彻底改变了医学。

工具

The carpenter used a hammer as his primary tool for driving nails.

木匠用锤子作为他钉钉子的主要工具。

事实, 现实

It is a fact that the Earth revolves around the sun.

地球围绕太阳转是一个事实。

技术, 科技

The technology used in modern smartphones has advanced rapidly.

现代智能手机中使用的技术已经迅速发展。

数据, 参考点

In statistical analysis, each individual response serves as a datum for further examination.

在统计分析中，每个单独的响应都作为进一步检查的数据。

专注, 注意力

She needed to maintain her focus during the exam to ensure she answered all the questions accurately.

她需要在考试期间保持专注，以确保准确回答所有问题。

发动机, 引擎

The mechanic repaired the engine of the car, which had been making strange noises.

机械师修理了汽车发出奇怪声音的发动机。

声音, 噪音

The sound of birds chirping greeted us as we entered the park.

当我们进入公园时，鸟儿的鸣叫声迎接了我们。

实验室, 实验室

The chemistry students conducted experiments in the laboratory to study chemical reactions.

化学专业的学生在实验室进行了实验以研究化学反应。

结果, 效果

The medication had the desired result of reducing the patient's symptoms.

药物达到了减少患者症状的预期效果。