【英语学习】【Level 07】U03 Amazing wonders L6 My homeland, my pride

Word Preparation

spectacular: 壮丽的

very exciting to look at

There is a spectacular view of the city from the roof of this building.
从这座建筑物的楼顶上可以看到壮丽的城市景色。

The sunsets on this island are spectacular to watch.
在这座小岛看到的日落非常壮观。

richness: 丰富

the quality of having a lot of a particular quality or valuable substance

You’ve added so much happiness and richness to my life.
是你使我的生活变得这么幸福和富有意义。

There is richness of nutrition in these fruits.
这些水果的营养成分十分丰富。

significant contribution: 卓越贡献

important help from someone or something

Einstein made significant contributions in the field of physics.
爱因斯坦为物理学界作出了卓越的贡献。

I am sure his pace and ability will make a significant contribution to the team.
我确信他的速度与能力将为全队作出重要贡献。

cradle of civilization: 文明摇篮

a location identified as a place where developed cultures started

I read in my history textbook that the Middle East was one of the cradles of civilization.
我从历史书上了解到，中东地区是文明摇篮之一。

Most of my professors say that cradles of civilization are always near a river.
我的很多教授都说过，文明摇篮总是在河流附近。

have a lot of attractions: 有很多旅游景点

having many interesting places to visit

New York has a lot of attractions that are worth visiting.
纽约市有很多值得一看的景点。

Although this city is nice to live in, it does not have a lot of attractions.
尽管这是一座宜居的城市，但是这里的旅游景点并不多。

be impressed: 对…有深刻印象

to admire or respect something

I was impressed by the speech she gave at the wedding.
她在婚礼上的讲话给我留下了深刻的印象。

We should be impressed with a person’s ability instead of their clothes.
我们应该关注人的能力，而不是他们的穿着。

Grammar

most 作为副词的用法

• Which subject is the most difficult in your department?
• This is a most useful book.
• That’s most kind of you.