Lesson 17

蒸发器, 汽化器

前任, 先任

The new CEO praised her predecessor for laying a strong foundation.

新任CEO赞扬了她的前任奠定了坚实的基础。

开创, 创新

Marie Curie pioneered research on radioactivity.

玛丽·居里开创了放射性研究。

玻璃工, 装玻璃工人

A glazier is a skilled tradesperson who specializes in the installation, repair, and replacement of glass in windows, doors, and other architectural features.

玻璃工是专门从事窗户、门和其他建筑特征中玻璃的安装、维修和更换的熟练技工。

欺诈, 冒充

蝰蛇, 毒蛇

讲故事的人

At the party, he proved himself to be a master raconteur with his engaging tales of travel.

在聚会上，他以引人入胜的旅行故事证明了自己是一位讲故事的人。

小母牛, 未生育的母牛

拴, 系

The dog was tethered to a post while its owner went inside the store.

狗被拴在柱子上，而它的主人进了商店。

轻薄的, 精致的

The spider's web, woven with gossamer threads, shimmered in the morning dew, creating a delicate and intricate pattern.

蜘蛛网，用薄纱线编织而成，在晨露中闪闪发光，形成了精致而复杂的图案。

风速计, 风力计

The meteorologist used an anemometer to measure the wind speed during the weather report.

气象学家在天气预报期间使用风速计来测量风速。

榴弹鱼, 手榴弹鱼

管理员, 管理者

The school administrator oversees the daily operations of the educational institution.

学校管理员监督教育机构的日常运作。

诽谤, 诋毁

The actress sued for slander after false rumors were spread about her personal life.

这位女演员在关于她个人生活的虚假谣言传播后，以诽谤罪提起了诉讼。

洞穴探险者, 洞穴学家

策展人

The museum curator is responsible for preserving and interpreting the art collection.

博物馆馆长负责保存和解释艺术收藏品。

态度, 举止

His calm demeanor helped reassure the anxious crowd.

他冷静的态度有助于安抚焦虑的人群。

光圈, 孔径

She widened the aperture to f/1.8 for a blurred background in her portrait.

她将光圈扩大到f/1.8，以便在她的肖像中获得模糊的背景。