Lesson 50

暂时的, 短暂的

He realized the joys of childhood are temporal and soon fade away.

他意识到童年的快乐是暂时的，很快就会消失。

拖延, 暂缓

She temporized her response to give herself a moment to think.

她拖延了她的回答，给自己一点时间思考。

预定, 注定

Some believe that our paths are foreordained, meaning they're set before we even start.

有些人相信我们的道路是预先注定的，这意味着它们在我们开始之前就已经设定好了。

预定, 宿命

Some believe in foreordination, thinking that our destinies are pre-decided.

有些人相信预定论，认为我们的命运是预先决定的。

前帆, 船首帆

They got a new foresail because the old one was torn.

他们得到了一个新的前帆，因为旧的已经破了。

预见, 预料

Despite all their planning, they didn't foresee the power outage during the event.

尽管他们做了所有的计划，但他们没有预见到活动期间的停电。

潮间带, 前滩

Fishermen often set up their rods along the foreshore.

渔民经常沿着潮间带设置他们的钓竿。

远见, 先见之明

Her foresight in saving money ensured she could retire comfortably.

远见确保了她能够舒适地退休。

阻止, 预防

She took painkillers to forestall a migraine.

她服用了止痛药以预防偏头痛。

预言, 预测

She said her grandmother had the ability to foretell when someone was about to visit.

她说她的祖母有能力预言有人将要来访。

先见之明, 预先考虑

With a little forethought, she packed an umbrella and avoided getting wet.

带着一点先见之明，她带了一把伞，避免了淋湿。

圣职俸禄, 有收入的教会职位

有益的, 有利的

Taking breaks during work is beneficial for productivity.

工作中休息对生产力有益。

受益人, 受惠人

When buying life insurance, make sure to name a beneficiary who will receive the payout.

购买人寿保险时，请确保指定一名将获得赔付的受益人。

受益, 获益

By attending the workshop, she hoped to benefit from expert advice.

通过参加研讨会，她希望能从专家建议中受益。

恩人, 赞助人

The charity thanked its generous benefactor at the annual gala.

慈善机构在年度晚会上感谢了其慷慨的捐助者。

祝福, 祝福的祷告

The priest offered a benediction at the end of the ceremony.

牧师在仪式结束时献上了祝福。

仁慈的, 慷慨的

The benevolent old man would often buy lunch for strangers at the local cafe.

这位仁慈的老人经常在当地咖啡馆为陌生人买午餐。