60篇短文搞定托福高频词Chapter9

In a small Asian settlement nestled in the heart of a lush, terrestrial terrain, a dedicated microbiologist named Mei specialized in studying the rapid evolution of microbes. Her research was critical in understanding how these tiny organisms adapted to the changing seasons, ensuring the survival of her community's agricultural trade. 

During her investigation, Mei stumbled upon an archaeological site filled with primitive artifacts adorned with delicate feathers. Intrigued, she brought her findings to a local historian who was a specialist in ancient tradesmen. They determined that the feathers were from a now-extinct bird species, one that had once held a vital role in controlling the microbial population in the region. 

As the seasons passed, Mei designed a supplementation plan to reintroduce the lost microbes into the environment without causing harm. With each new batch of
microbes, she carefully monitored their growth and adaptation to the seasonal changes, ensuring their success in the settlement's unique ecosystem. 

The community thrived, benefiting from the goods produced by the once problematic microbial population. Mei's work demonstrated the value of specialization and the importance of understanding the intricate balance of nature. As the knowledge of the ancient settlement's symbiotic relationship with their environment spread, Mei's research became a prime example of how the past can help shape a sustainable future.

Word List
427.feather ['fɛðər] n. 羽毛；(禽鸟的)翅膀；轻而软的绒毛
428.rapid ['ræpɪd] adj. 快速的，迅速的；(指变化等)急剧的；(河流等)湍急的
429.rapidity [ræˈpɪdəti] n. 快速，迅速；急剧
430.rapidly ['ræpɪdli] adv. 迅速地；急剧地
431.see [si] v. 看见；领会；视察；拜访；了解；推测
432.special ['spɛʃəl] adj. 特别的；专门的；具有特殊目的的
433.specialist ['spɛʃəlɪst] n. 专家；专业人员
434.specialization ['spɛʃəlaɪˈzeʃən] n. 专业化；专门化
435.specialize ['spɛʃəlaɪz] v. 专攻；专门研究；成为专家
436.specially ['spɛʃəli] adv. 特别地；专门地
437.without [wɪðˈaʊt] prep. 没有；不须；在…之外
438.Asia ['eɪʒə] n. 亚洲；亚细亚
439.Asian ['eɪʒən] adj. 亚洲的；亚洲人的

440. control [kən'trəʊl] v. 控制；支配；管理；克制；调节
441. design [dɪˈzaɪn] v. 设计；构思；图案；计划；打算
442. designate ['dɛzɪɡneɪt] v. 指定；任命；标明
443. down [daʊn] adv. 向下；在下面；(睡)在地上；(表示否定)不；沮丧；预测(股价)
     下跌
444. microbe ['maɪkrəʊb] n. 微生物；细菌
445. microbial [maɪˈkroʊbiəl] adj. 微生物的；由细菌引起的
446. microbiologist ['maɪkrəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪst] n. 微生物学家
447. point [pɔɪnt] n. 点；观点；要点；分数；尖端
448. range [reɪndʒ] n. 范围；山脉；排列；炉灶；射程
449. season ['siːzn] n. 季节；时期；(比赛的)赛季；旺季 — 28 —
450. seasonal ['siːznəl] adj. 季节的；季节性的
451. seasonality [siːzə'nælɪti] n. 季节性
452. seasonally ˈsiːzənəli 季节性地
453. settle ˈsɛtl 安定，定居
454. settlement ˈsɛtəlmənt 定居点，聚落
455. simple ˈsɪmpl 简单的，朴素的
456. simply ˈsɪmpli 简单地，仅仅
457. supplemental ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəl 补充的，额外的
458. supplementation ˌsʌpləmɛnˈteɪʃən 补充，添加
459. supplement ˈsʌplɪmənt 补充物/补充
460. supply səˈplaɪ 供应/提供
461. terra ˈtɛrə 土地，地球
462. terrace ˈtɛrəs 梯田，露台
463. terrain təˈreɪn 地形，地势
464. terrestrial təˈrɛstriəl 陆地的，地球的
465. trade treɪd 贸易/进行贸易
466. trader ˈtreɪdər 商人，交易者
467. tradesmen ˈtreɪdzmən 手艺人，技工
468. evolution ˌɛvəˈluʃən 进化，演化
469. evolutionary ˌɛvəˈluʃənɛri 进化的，演化的
470. goods ɡʊdz 商品，货物
471. last læst 最后的，最近的
472. primarily ˈpraɪmərəli 主要地，根本上
473. primary ˈpraɪməri 主要的，根本的
474. prime praɪm 主要的，首要的
475. primitive ˈprɪmətɪv 原始的，远古的
476. problem ˈprɑbləm 问题，难题
477. problematic ˌprɑbləˈmætɪk 成问题的，有疑问的
478. archaeological ˌɑrkiəˈlɑdʒɪkl 考古学的
479. archaeologically ˌɑrkiəˌlɑdʒɪˈkɑlədʒɪkəli 考古学上，考古方面