Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the meaning of 'monopoly'?
What is the meaning of 'monopoly'?
The empress is a male ruler.
The empress is a male ruler.
False
What term is used for a person who sells goods?
What term is used for a person who sells goods?
merchant
The process of helping others to understand a point is called ______.
The process of helping others to understand a point is called ______.
Signup and view all the answers
Match the following terms to their definitions:
Match the following terms to their definitions:
Signup and view all the answers
Which word describes something soft and smooth?
Which word describes something soft and smooth?
Signup and view all the answers
The act of smuggling involves legal trade.
The act of smuggling involves legal trade.
Signup and view all the answers
What is a thread primarily used for?
What is a thread primarily used for?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the English translation for the word '皇室'?
What is the English translation for the word '皇室'?
Signup and view all the answers
The word 'millennia' refers to a period of ten years.
The word 'millennia' refers to a period of ten years.
Signup and view all the answers
What does the term 'stifle' mean?
What does the term 'stifle' mean?
Signup and view all the answers
The process of _______ is essential for bringing crops to market.
The process of _______ is essential for bringing crops to market.
Signup and view all the answers
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following translates to '粮食'?
Which of the following translates to '粮食'?
Signup and view all the answers
The term 'man-made' refers to something that is naturally occurring.
The term 'man-made' refers to something that is naturally occurring.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the meaning of the term 'specialize'?
What is the meaning of the term 'specialize'?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the definition of 'logical'?
What is the definition of 'logical'?
Signup and view all the answers
An 'even' number is defined as a number that cannot be divided by 2.
An 'even' number is defined as a number that cannot be divided by 2.
Signup and view all the answers
What does the term 'extend' mean in a mathematical context?
What does the term 'extend' mean in a mathematical context?
Signup and view all the answers
A(n) ______ is a simplified drawing that represents something.
A(n) ______ is a simplified drawing that represents something.
Signup and view all the answers
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following best describes 'intuitive'?
Which of the following best describes 'intuitive'?
Signup and view all the answers
A 'particle' is typically used to describe a large object in physics.
A 'particle' is typically used to describe a large object in physics.
Signup and view all the answers
A medical professional who has completed advanced training in treating patients is called a ______.
A medical professional who has completed advanced training in treating patients is called a ______.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the meaning of 'potential' in Chinese?
What is the meaning of 'potential' in Chinese?
Signup and view all the answers
'Narrow' can be translated as '狭窄的' in Chinese.
'Narrow' can be translated as '狭窄的' in Chinese.
Signup and view all the answers
What does the term 'theorem' refer to?
What does the term 'theorem' refer to?
Signup and view all the answers
The concept of a __________ is essential in both mathematics and science.
The concept of a __________ is essential in both mathematics and science.
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following translates to '复杂的'?
Which of the following translates to '复杂的'?
Signup and view all the answers
Match the following English words with their Chinese translations:
Match the following English words with their Chinese translations:
Signup and view all the answers
'Attribute' means to ascribe a quality to something.
'Attribute' means to ascribe a quality to something.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the Chinese translation for 'capacity'?
What is the Chinese translation for 'capacity'?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Vocabulary Overview
- Luxurious (豪华的): Associated with great comfort and elegance; often connected to high-end products or lifestyles.
- Commodity (商品): A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type.
- Fabric (织物): Material made from weaving or knitting fibers, used in textiles.
- Stretch (拉伸): To extend or draw out, often referring to materials' ability to be pulled without breaking.
- Smooth (光滑的): A surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities.
- Mediterranean (地中海): Relates to the Mediterranean Sea, known for its diverse climate and culture.
- Cocoon (茧): A protective covering produced by insects, especially by larvae.
- Merchandise (商品): Goods that are bought and sold.
- Mulberry (桑): A type of tree known for its fruit and as the food source for silkworms.
- Merchant (商人): A person engaged in trade, buying and selling goods.
- Larvae (幼虫): The immature form of an insect; critical in the lifecycle, especially in silk production.
- Middleman (中间人): An intermediary or broker who helps facilitate the trade between producers and consumers.
- Emperor (皇帝): A sovereign ruler of great power and rank, often in a vast empire.
- Native (本地的): Refers to something or someone originating from a particular place.
- Empress (皇后): The female equivalent of an emperor, holding a position of power.
- Monks (僧侣): Men who have dedicated their lives to religious practices, often living in communities.
- Destructive (破坏): Causing great damage or harm.
- Smuggle (走私): To illegally transport goods in or out of a country.
- Sip (啜饮): To drink in small amounts.
- Conceal (隐藏): To keep something hidden or secret.
- Unravel (解开): To undo or untangle; often used in the context of solving problems.
- Hollow (空心): Having a cavity or space inside.
- Thread (线): A long, thin strand used in sewing or weaving.
- Cane (拐杖): A stick used to assist walking.
- Subsequently (随后): Occurring after something else; in sequence.
- Secretive (秘密的): Inclined to conceal feelings or intentions.
- Persuade (说服): To convince someone to do or believe something.
- Monopoly (垄断): The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity.
- Reel (卷): To wind or unwind something, typically a length of thread or wire.
- Capture (捕获): To take possession of something or someone.
- Fiber (纤维): A slender and thread-like structure found in plants and animals.
- Extensive (广泛地): Covering a large area; wide-ranging.
- Cultivation (培养): The act of growing crops or nurturing plants.
- Province (省): A principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
- Millennia (几千年): Plural of millennium; referring to periods of thousands of years.
- Reputation (声誉): The beliefs or opinions that are generally held about someone or something.
- Harvest (收获): The process of gathering mature crops from the fields.
- Canal (运河): An artificial waterway constructed for navigation or irrigation.
- Weave (织): To interlace threads to form fabric or textiles.
- Man-made (人造的): Created or caused by human beings, not occurring naturally.
- Royalty (皇室): Members of the royal family.
- Nylon (尼龙): A synthetic polymer used to make textiles and materials.
- Entitle (赋予): To give someone the right to do or have something.
- Interrupt (中断): To break the continuity of an action or process.
- Peasant (农民): A small farmer or agricultural laborer of low social status.
- Stifle (扼杀): To suppress or hold back.
- Grain (粮食): Small, hard seeds used as food, typically for cereals and crops.
- Restore (恢复): To return something to a former condition.
- Indication (指示，暗示): A sign or piece of information that points out something.
- Exporter (出口国): A country or economy that sends goods to another country.
- Estimate (估计) A rough calculation of value, number, quantity, or extent.
- Recapture (夺回): The act of retaking something that was lost.
- Exotic (异国情调的): Attractive or strikingly unusual; often originating from a distant land.
- Composition (作文): A result of combining or arranging parts to form a whole.
- Eventually (最终): In the end, especially after a long time.
- Specialize (专业): To concentrate on a specific area of work, study, or activity.
- Lucrative (利润丰厚的): Producing a great deal of profit.
- Advanced (先进的): Far on in development or progress.
- Route (路线): A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination.
- Algebra (代数): A branch of mathematics dealing with symbols and the rules for manipulating those symbols.
- Trigonometry (三角函数): A branch of mathematics dealing with the relationships between the angles and sides of triangles.
- Geometry (几何): A branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and relationships of points, lines, surfaces, and solids.
- Odd (奇数): A number not divisible by two.
- Particle (粒子): A minute portion of matter.
- Even (偶数): A number divisible by two.
- Chromosome (染色体): A thread-like structure located within the nucleus of animal and plant cells.
- Illustrate (说明): To explain or make something clear by providing examples.
- Sketch (草图): A rough or unfinished drawing, often used to convey a concept.
- Phenomenon (现象): An observable event or occurrence.
- Sustain (维持): To maintain or prolong something over time.
- Elementary (基础的): Related to the most basic or fundamental aspects.
- Analysis (分析): The detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.
- Participate (参与): To take part in an activity or event.
- Experiment (实验): A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery.
- Logical (逻辑): Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
- Insight (洞察力): The capacity to gain an accurate understanding of someone or something.
- Intuitive (直觉的): Based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning.
- Episode (集): A part of a series of events or a sequence of related incidents.
- Reveal (揭示): To make something known or visible that was previously hidden.
- Sharpen (锐化): To make something sharper or more acute in a metaphorical sense, often referring to skills or perceptions.
- Application (应用): The act of putting something to use.
- Extend (扩展): To increase in length, space, or time.
- Assume (假设): To take for granted or without proof; to suppose.
- Precise (精确的): Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
- Procedure (过程): A series of actions conducted in a certain order.
- Physician (医生): A qualified practitioner of medicine; a doctor.
- Adept (熟练的): Highly skilled or proficient at something.
- Discipline (纪律): A field of study or branch of knowledge.
- Process (过程): A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.
- Separate (单独的): To set or keep apart; distinct.
- Attribute (归因于): To regard something as being caused by someone or something.
- Humanities (人文学科): Academic disciplines that study aspects of human culture.
- Theorem (定理): A statement that has been proven on the basis of previously established statements.
- Science (理科): A systematic enterprise that builds and organizes knowledge in the form of testable explanations.
- Complicated (复杂的): Consisting of many interconnected or involved parts; not straightforward.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of English vocabulary related to luxurious fabrics and commodities. This quiz includes terms and their translations, helping you learn while enjoying the challenge. Perfect for language learners and those interested in textiles.
