Lesson 12

最终的, 最后的

Their ultimate aim was to force his resignation, despite the ongoing negotiations.

尽管谈判仍在进行，他们的最终目标是迫使他辞职。

最后通牒, 最后要求

The government issued an ultimatum, demanding that the rebels surrender within 24 hours.

政府发出了最后通牒，要求反叛分子在24小时内投降。

腐蚀, 侵蚀

The high humidity in the basement corroded the old photographs, causing them to fade and deteriorate.

地下室里高湿度腐蚀了旧照片，导致它们褪色和变质。

腐蚀

The pipes in the old house were heavily damaged by corrosion, resulting in leaks throughout the plumbing system.

老房子里的管道因腐蚀而严重损坏，导致整个管道系统漏水。

腐蚀性的, 破坏性的

The corrosive nature of the cleaning solution caused discoloration on the countertop.

清洁溶液的腐蚀性导致了台面的变色。

幻觉, 海市蜃楼

虚幻的, 欺骗性的

The illusive dreams of fame and fortune led many aspiring actors down a path of disappointment and disillusionment.

虚幻的名声和财富梦想导致许多有抱负的演员走上失望和幻灭的道路。

虚幻的, 欺骗性的

The mirroring effect of the glass created an illusory extension of the room, making it seem larger than it actually was.

玻璃的镜面效应创造了一个虚幻的房间延伸，使它看起来比实际更大。

杰出的, 著名的

The athlete's illustrious career was marked by numerous championships and records, making her a legend in her sport.

这位运动员的辉煌职业生涯以众多冠军和纪录为标志，使她成为她所在运动项目的传奇人物。

心态

导师, 指导者

The aspiring artist found a mentor who provided valuable feedback and encouragement to help him develop his artistic skills.

有抱负的艺术家找到了一位导师，他提供了宝贵的反馈和鼓励，帮助他发展艺术技能。

组合, 合并

I wanted to parlay my $20 win into an even bigger payout with another bet.

我想用另一个赌注将我的20美元赢利parlay成更大的回报。

谈判, 协商

The opposing military generals agreed to parley in hopes of reaching a ceasefire agreement.

对立的军事将领同意谈判，希望能达成停火协议。

介绍, 使熟悉

I’ll acquaint you with my friends so you can get to know them better.

我会让你认识我的朋友，这样你可以更好地了解他们。

默许, 勉强接受

The student, unable to convince the teacher otherwise, acquiesced and accepted the lower grade on the assignment.

学生无法说服老师改变主意，默许并接受了作业上的较低分数。

获得, 购买

Sophie was thrilled to acquire a rare and valuable stamp for her collection.

Sophie很高兴能为她的收藏获得一枚稀有而珍贵的邮票。

贪婪的, 渴望获得的

The acquisitive collector eagerly sought out rare and valuable coins to add to their extensive collection.

贪婪的收藏家热切地寻找稀有且有价值的硬币，以添加到他们广泛的收藏中。

宣判无罪, 宣告无罪

The company was accused of wrongdoing, but after a thorough investigation, they were acquitted of any illegal activities.

该公司被指控有不法行为，但经过彻底调查后，他们被宣告无罪，没有任何非法活动。

病征, 皮肤标记

The physician noted a stigma on the patient's arm consistent with Lyme disease.

医生注意到患者手臂上有一个与莱姆病一致的体征。

污名化, 贴上负面标签

The media often stigmatizes individuals struggling with addiction, portraying them as weak-willed and morally corrupt.

媒体经常污名化那些与成瘾作斗争的人，将他们描绘成意志薄弱和道德败坏的人。