Lesson 18

城市的, 都市的

Urban studies examine the challenges of housing in densely populated areas.

城市研究考察了人口稠密地区住房的挑战。

温文尔雅的, 优雅的

The diplomat was known for his urbane manners, handling every situation with tact and poise.

这位外交官以他温文尔雅的举止著称，处理每一种情况都机智而沉着。

文雅, refined politeness and sophistication in behavior and manner

As a host, his urbanity set guests at ease, making every event memorable.

作为主人，他的彬彬有礼让客人感到轻松，使每个活动都令人难忘。

天线, 空中的

航空员, 飞行员

The early days of flight saw brave aeronauts testing the limits of their rudimentary machines.

飞行的早期日子里，勇敢的航空家们测试了他们简陋机器的极限。

普遍性, 通用性

The generality of these rules means they can be applied in various scenarios.

这些规则的普遍性意味着它们可以应用于各种场景。

Scientists generalize results from a small study to a larger population.

通用的, 普遍的

The store offers a generic brand of cereal that isn't tied to any major company.

这家商店提供一种不与任何大公司挂钩的通用品牌谷物。

慷慨

His generosity knew no bounds, as he donated large sums of money to various charities every year.

他的慷慨没有界限，因为他每年都会向各种慈善机构捐赠大量资金。

独裁统治, 一人政府

Critics argue that under the guise of stability, the leader's monocracy suppressed basic human rights.

批评者认为，在稳定的幌子下，领导人的独裁统治压制了基本人权。

字母组合, 花押字

The handkerchief, with its delicate monogram in the corner, was a cherished heirloom in the family.

手帕的一角绣有精致的字母组合，是家族中珍贵的传家宝。

专著, 详细研究

Libraries often house monographs that delve deep into niche subjects, providing invaluable resources for researchers.

图书馆通常藏有深入探讨特定主题的专著，为研究人员提供了宝贵的资源。

巨石, 巨大的石块

The ancient monolith stood tall in the desert, a mysterious symbol of an ancient civilization.

古老的巨石矗立在沙漠中，是一个古老文明的神秘象征。

独白

The actress received a standing ovation for her moving monologue in the third act of the play.

这位女演员因她在戏剧第三幕中动人的独白而获得了起立鼓掌。

偏执狂, 过度痴迷

His friends grew concerned when his love for vintage cars evolved into a clear monomania, causing him to neglect other aspects of his life.

当他对 vintage 汽车的热爱演变成一种明显的偏执狂，导致他忽视了生活的其他方面时，他的朋友们开始担心了。

大富翁, 大富翁游戏

The Monopoly game lasted for hours, with everyone strategizing their moves.

大富翁游戏持续了几个小时，每个人都在为自己的行动制定策略。

单音节词, 单音节

In the spelling bee, she was first given a simple monosyllable before moving on to more complex terms.

在拼字比赛中，她首先被给了一个简单的单音节词，然后才转向更复杂的术语。

单调, 单调递增或递减

单调, 乏味

The endless beige cubicles in the office added to the daily monotony of his job.

办公室里无尽的米色隔间加剧了他工作的日常单调。