Lesson 9

权宜之计, 便利

The decision was made out of expediency, even though it compromised their principles.

这个决定是出于权宜之计，尽管它损害了他们的原则。

权宜的, 有利的

It was expedient for her to accept the job offer, even though it meant moving to a different city.

对她来说，接受这份工作邀请是有利的，尽管这意味着要搬到另一个城市。

花费, 投资

Businesses carefully plan and expend funds on marketing strategies to increase brand visibility.

企业精心规划并在营销策略上支出资金以提高品牌知名度。

严酷的, 无情的

She dealt with the situation in an inclement manner, disregarding the emotional impact on others.

她以冷酷的方式处理了这种情况，无视对他人的情感影响。

倾向, 爱好

包容的, 全面的

The inclusive policy welcomed people of all backgrounds, ensuring that everyone felt valued and respected.

包容性政策欢迎来自所有背景的人，确保每个人都感到被重视和尊重。

近视

He was diagnosed with myopia at a young age and needed glasses to read the board at school.

他在很小的时候就被诊断出患有近视，需要戴眼镜才能看清学校的黑板。

无数的, 数不清的

In the vast desert, there are myriad stars visible in the night sky.

在广阔的沙漠中，夜空中可以看到无数的星星。

punctilio, 礼仪

The hostess displayed her punctilio by greeting each guest personally and ensuring their comfort throughout the evening.

女主人通过亲自问候每位客人并确保他们整晚的舒适来展示她的punctilio。

一丝不苟的, 严谨的

She approached her duties with a punctilious attitude, never missing a single appointment.

她以一丝不苟的态度对待自己的职责，从未错过任何一个约会。

专家, 评论家

She earned the title of a cultural pundit due to her expertise in art and history, sharing her knowledge in books and lectures.

由于她在艺术和历史方面的专业知识，她获得了文化专家的称号，并在书籍和讲座中分享了她的知识。

刺鼻的, 辛辣的

The pungent aroma of onions made her eyes water as she chopped them.

洋葱的刺鼻气味在她切洋葱时让她的眼睛流泪。

惩罚性的, 纪律性的

The company implemented punitive measures against employees who violated company policies.

公司对违反公司政策的员工实施了惩罚性措施。

弥漫, 充满

The golden light of dawn suffused the sky, casting a warm glow over the waking city.

黎明的金色光芒弥漫了天空，给醒来的城市投下了温暖的光芒。

足够, 足以

A simple explanation will suffice to clarify the misunderstanding.

一个简单的解释就足以澄清误解。

忍耐, 容忍

He endured the long delays with sufferance, knowing there was little he could do to change the situation.

他以忍耐忍受了长时间的延误，知道自己几乎无法改变这种情况。

文雅的, 优雅的

The genteel lady always spoke with grace and poise at social gatherings.

那位优雅的女士在社交聚会上总是谈吐优雅、举止端庄。

外邦人, 非犹太人的

The community welcomed both Jews and gentile neighbors to the annual festival.

社区欢迎犹太人和非犹太邻居参加年度节日。

解放奴隶, 奴隶释放

The manumission of the slave was a rare but powerful act of kindness in a time of oppression.

奴隶的解放在压迫时期是一种罕见但有力的善举。

制造商, 生产商

The car manufacturer introduced a new model that promised better fuel efficiency.

汽车制造商推出了一款承诺更好燃油效率的新车型。