[Story] In the world of commerce, fierce competition forces companies to find innovative resources and sources of revenue. [参考翻译] 在商业领域，激烈的竞争迫使公司寻找创新的资源和收入来源。 [Words] commerce [ˈkɔmərs] n 商业, 贸易 fierce [fɪərs] adj 激烈的, 凶猛的 force [fɔrs] n 力量, 武力 resource [rɪˈsɔrs] n 资源, 财力 source [sɔrs] n 来源, 水源

[Story] Before the kindergarten’s rebellion, the cunning sister decided to classify the volleyball team into two distinct groups: the rebels and the petty ones. The rebels, at risk of being out of fashion, had a lodge where they plotted their milk and water tactics to feed their cause. The petty group, being more kind-hearted, preferred to play by the rules and not rock the boat. But before long, the two groups united against the common enemy, the “milk and water” approach, and the sister had to use all her skills to lodge a compromise. It was a volleyball match like no other, with both sides displaying distinctive strategies and determination in their every volley. ...

[Story] In spite of the dusk, the engineers hasten to put into operation the new engine. Their leisure time was interrupted by a sudden raid of triangle-shaped UFOs. In an effort to preserve their relative peace, they quickly filled the bill with tools to the point where there was no gap left. Probably, it was an alien message, but they couldn’t explain the meaning behind it. [参考翻译] 尽管是黄昏，工程师们急忙启动新引擎。他们的休闲时间被三角形UFO的突然袭击打断了。为了维护他们相对和平，他们迅速装上工具，以至于没有留下任何空隙。可能这是外星人发出的讯息，但他们无法解释其背后的含义。 [Words] probably [ˈprɒbəbli] adv 可能 put into operation [pʊt ˈɪntuː ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən] phrase 投入运行 raid [reɪd] n&v 袭击 dusk [dʌsk] n 黄昏 triangle [ˈtraɪæŋɡl] n 三角形 in spite of [ɪn spaɪt ɒv] phrase 尽管 leisure [ˈleʒə] n 闲暇 preserve [prɪˈzɜːv] v 保护 relative [ˈrelətɪv] n 亲属 engine [ˈendʒɪn] n 引擎 tool [tuːl] n 工具 bill [bɪl] n 账单 gap [ɡæp] n 空隙 to the point [tuː ðə pɔɪnt] phrase 切中要害 hasten [ˈheɪsən] v 加快

[Story] The young lad stirred the pot with a frown, sincerely hoping to impress the visiting senator. The panel of experts had fastened their gaze on him, as he struggled with the static distribution of ingredients. In the supreme moment, he knew one mistake could stir the wrath of elite society. [参考翻译] 年轻的小伙搅拌着锅子，皱着眉头，真诚地希望能给来访的参议员留下深刻印象。专家小组的目光紧紧锁定着他，因为他在处理配料的静态分布上遇到了困难。在这至高的时刻，他明白一个错误可能会激起上层社会的怒火。 [Words] distribution [distrɪbjuːʃn] n 分配， 分发 fasten [fæsn] v 扣紧， 固定 frown [fraʊn] v 皱眉 lad [læd] n 男孩， 小伙子 panel [pænl] n 面板， 委员会 senator [senətər] n 参议员 sincere [sɪnsɪr] adj 真诚的 static [stætɪk] adj 静态的 stir [stɜːr] v 搅动， 激起 supreme [suːpriːm] adj 最高的， 至高的

[Story] In an average town, an elite athlete felt intense fatigue after a race. Despite the discomfort, he managed to enhance his performance. Psychologically, he required rest but was differentiating between the need and the desire to push harder. [参考翻译] 在一个普通的小镇上，一位精英运动员在比赛结束后感到极度疲劳。尽管感到不适，他还是设法提高了自己的表现。在心理上，他需要休息，但他在需要休息和想要更努力之间进行区分。 [Words] average [ˈævərɪdʒ] adj. 平均的, 普通的 differentiate [ˌdɪfərənʃieɪt] v. 区分, 区别 discomfort [dɪsˈkʌmft] n. 不适, 不舒服 elite [eɪˈliːt] n. 精英, 精华 enhance [ɪnˈhæns] v. 提高, 增强 fatigue [fəˈtiːg] n. 疲劳, 劳累 intense [ɪnˈtens] adj. 强烈的, 紧张的 manage [ˈmænɪdʒ] v. 管理, 处理 psychological [ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl] adj. 心理的, 心理学的 require [rɪˈkwaɪər] v. 需要, 要求

[Story] In a futile attempt to irritate the dwarf, the prosecutor used an ivory-tipped cane, which only served to amuse the court. [参考翻译] 在一个徒劳的尝试中，检察官用象牙尖的手杖去激怒那个矮人，结果只是让法庭觉得好笑。 [Words] dwarf [dwɔːrf] n 矮人 futile [ˈfjuːtaɪl] adj 徒劳的 irritate [ˈɪrɪteɪt] v 激怒 ivory [ˈaɪvəri] n 象牙 prosecute [ˈprɒsɪkjuːt] v 起诉

[Story] In any case, the gentleman incorporated extra expenses into the welfare offering, which was unworkable and excessively minimized the convenience. This led to a tonnage of difficulties and a low rating on the welfare system. However, in the spirit of thanksgiving, he tried to be gentle and considerate, hoping to minimize the impact. Despite the unworkable situation, he pursued ways to incorporate solutions and ensure the welfare system’s convenience. In any case, the excessive tonnage of problems required a gentleman’s approach, minimizing the extra expenses and maximizing the welfare’s effectiveness. ...

[Story] After a long day, the princess may have needed a break. She decided to take place by the desk, where she found an air of tranquility. As she opened her book to study, she realized the need to breathe deeply, to feel the air that filled the room. It was an odd yet serene moment, as if the air itself was a book, waiting to be read. [参考翻译] 经过漫长的一天，公主可能需要休息。她决定坐在书桌旁，在那里她找到了一种宁静的气氛。当她打开书学习时，她意识到需要深呼吸，感受充满房间的空气。这是一个奇怪却又宁静的时刻，仿佛空气本身就是一本书，等待着被阅读。 ...