Lesson 38

承诺的, 与承诺有关的

He signed a promissory note, agreeing to repay the loan within six months.

他签署了一张本票，同意在六个月内偿还贷款。

复杂的, 棘手的

The negotiations between the two countries were knotty, with conflicting interests and historical tensions.

两国之间的谈判错综复杂，利益冲突和历史紧张关系并存。

可怕的, 恐怖的

The haunted house was filled with ghastly sights, from cobweb-covered furniture to eerie, flickering lights.

鬼屋里充满了可怕的景象，从布满蜘蛛网的家具到诡异的、闪烁的灯光。

小心翼翼地, 谨慎地

She stepped gingerly across the icy sidewalk.

她小心翼翼地走过结冰的人行道。

风味浓郁的, 味道醇厚的

肺的, 与肺有关的

Pulmonary function tests measure the capacity and efficiency of the lungs in delivering oxygen to the bloodstream.

肺功能测试测量肺部向血液输送氧气的能力和效率。

冬天的, 寒冷的

The wintry wind cut through their jackets, making the walk home a chilly experience.

冬天的风穿透了他们的夹克，使得回家的步行成为一次寒冷的经历。

Lions are predatory animals that hunt in groups.

学术的, 博学的

The scholarly article thoroughly examines the historical context of the Renaissance period.

学术文章全面考察了文艺复兴时期的历史背景。

笨拙的, 不灵活的

His ungainly attempts at dancing drew laughter from the crowd.

他跳舞时 笨拙的 尝试引来了人群的笑声。

完全的, 全面的

The artist's mastery of various mediums was evident in the plenary range of artworks on display at the gallery.

艺术家对各种媒介的掌握在画廊展出的艺术作品的全面范围内是显而易见的。

脾气坏的, 粗暴的

The surly waiter slammed the menus down on the table and muttered something unintelligible when we asked for recommendations.

当我们询问推荐时，脾气暴躁的服务员把菜单摔在桌子上，嘟囔了一些听不懂的话。

可怕的, 恐怖的

The detective shuddered at the sight of the grisly crime scene, with blood splattered across the walls and floors.

侦探看到可怕的犯罪现场时颤抖了，血溅在墙壁和地板上。

庄严的, 雄伟的

The queen made a stately entrance into the ballroom, her regal demeanor commanding the attention of all in attendance.

女王庄严地进入舞厅，她高贵的举止吸引了所有在场人的注意力。

天鹅绒般的, 丝滑的

The kitten's fur was velvety to the touch, inviting gentle strokes.

小猫的毛摸起来像天鹅绒般柔软，诱人轻轻抚摸。

浑浊的, 泥泞的

After the heavy rainfall, the normally clear river became murky with sediment runoff from the surrounding hills.

大雨过后，通常清澈的河流因周围山丘的沉积物径流而变得浑浊。

吝啬的, 小气的

Despite his considerable wealth, the millionaire was notoriously niggardly, rarely contributing to charitable causes.

尽管他拥有可观的财富，这位百万富翁却以吝啬著称，很少为慈善事业捐款。

暗淡地, 微弱地

The candle in the room flickered dimly, casting a soft glow.

房间里的蜡烛微弱地闪烁，投下柔和的光芒。

黝黑的, 晒黑的

The swarthy sailor had weather-beaten skin from years spent at sea.

那个黝黑的水手因多年在海上生活而皮肤饱经风霜。