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noun

adjective

Consisting of many different elements, parts, or characters; multifaceted or pluralistic.

"现代社会正变得越来越多元。"

noun

A part or aspect of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic. It can also refer to a chemical element in scientific contexts.

"故事中包含了许多神秘的元素。"

noun

A general direction in which something is developing or changing.

"目前，全球气温呈现上升趋势。"

adjective

Of most importance; principal or main. It identifies the primary part of a set of things, ideas, or reasons.

"这个项目的主要目标是提高生产率。"

verb/noun

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else regarded as more important or worthy. It can refer to physical life or abstract things like time and money.

"很多父母为了孩子的教育牺牲了自己的休息时间。"

adverb

Used to single out one person, thing, or situation as being more important or notable than others. It is similar to 'especially' or 'particularly'.

"我喜欢运动，尤其是游泳。"

noun

The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. Also refers to the monetary worth of an item.

"这本书具有很高的学术价值。"

noun

A particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view. In an academic context, it refers to the theoretical lens or position from which a subject is examined.

"我们需要从不同的视角来观察这个问题。"

verb

To come into possession of; to get or acquire something, often through effort or as a result of a process.

"他在比赛中获得了第一名。"

verb

To have or possess something necessary or desirable, such as a skill, quality, or condition. It implies meeting a requirement.

"申请人必须具备相关的专业背景。"

verb

To give, endow, or entrust someone with a quality, right, task, or meaning. It is often used for abstract concepts.

"法律赋予公民言论自由的权利。"

noun, verb

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, or product. It involves making changes to something established.

"科技创新是推动国家发展的关键。"

adjective

Having important and widely applicable effects or implications that last for a long time; far-reaching.

"工业革命对人类社会产生了深远的影响。"

verb

To explain or present an idea, theory, or argument in a clear and detailed way.

"作者在书中详细阐述了自己的观点。"

verb

To drive or propel; often used metaphorically to describe the underlying force or motivation behind a trend, technology, or behavior.

"技术创新是经济增长的主要驱动力。"

noun

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. It is a common theme in 'government vs individual' essays.

"保护环境是每个人的责任。"

verb

To be aimed at, directed against, or in response to a specific person, thing, or situation. It is common when discussing targeted solutions or policies.

"这个计划是针对贫困地区的教育问题制定的。"

noun

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, or the underlying basis or principle for something.

"良好的教育是成功的基础。"

noun, verb

To change from one state, stage, or form to another; a significant transition.

"这个国家正在经历从农业到工业的转变。"

verb

To make something continue in the same way or at the same level as before. It often refers to order, living standards, or physical states.

"警察在现场维持秩序。"

verb

To be in charge of a business, organization, or project. It involves organizing, directing, and controlling resources to achieve goals.

"有效的管理可以显著提高公司的效率。"

verb

To place particular emphasis or weight on a certain aspect or part of something.

"这篇文章侧重讨论了技术对教育的影响。"

noun

The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed. Metaphorically, it refers to the ability to adapt to changes or be flexible.

"这种工作安排具有很大的弹性。"

noun

The process of making an area more urban, involving the migration of people from rural areas to cities and the physical expansion of urban areas.

"中国的城镇化进程在过去几十年中非常迅速。"

noun

The community of students and scholars engaged in higher education and research. It refers to the world of universities and research institutes.

"他的发现引起了学术界的广泛关注。"

noun

An action or step taken to achieve a particular purpose, often to solve a problem. Frequently used in IELTS Writing Task 2 when suggesting solutions.

"政府采取了有效措施来控制污染。"

noun

A limiting condition or circumstance; the state of being restricted within certain boundaries.

"这项研究有一定的局限，样本量太小。"

noun

A formal piece of writing on a particular subject, typically submitted for a degree or published in an academic journal.

"他正在为他的硕士学位撰写毕业论文。"

noun

A line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line. It can refer to physical borders or abstract limits in knowledge or behavior.

"两国之间的边界已经开放。"

noun

The amount or number of something.

"近年来，该地区的鸟类数量大幅减少。"

adjective

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. Also describes the ability to think or act for oneself.

"大学生应该培养独立思考的能力。"

noun

The system of manufacturing and processing raw materials into finished goods in factories. It is a key sector of the economy alongside agriculture and services.

"重工业的发展对国家的国防至关重要。"

verb

To publicly recommend or support a particular policy, behavior, or way of doing things.

"政府提倡低碳生活方式以保护环境。"

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