魔术美文记英语4级词汇 23Trifles

10 trifles to arrest global warming Global warming—the negative consequence of greenhouse effect—is increasingly grim, which has been illustrated¹ by a succession of destructive crises in temperature. But how can we arrest global warming? The following are some plausible² suggestions: 1. energy-saving lamps instead of common bulbs Install the energy-saving lamp at home, which only need 40% of the amount of energy to keep the same lightness as the common bulb. That is to say, 150 kilograms of carbon dioxide (CO2) could be reduced to release into the air every year. In addition, extinguish the bulb in corridors during daytime, or else, the electricity they consume would multiple in vain. 2. Clean the air-condition and change the filter stuff regularly By doing so we could shrink the output of CO2 by 16 ounces (namely 1 pound) every day. 3. Put the lid on when cooking It is a valid³ manner to prevent the outgoing of vapo(u)rs. When the water in the kettle boils, please turn off the power speedily. 4. Reject the imported food It is estimated that the domestic food save 70% of freight compared with foreign food. East less manufactured food, which could indirectly⁴ withdraw the CO2 in the air. In addition, use your handkerchief and make a reduction in using napkins. 5. Eat less meat Eat a few more raw vegetables such as carrot, cabbage, onion and so on. Nitrogen, which could be released by many domestic animals, is an important component⁵ of the mixture of greenhouse gases. 6. Make a wholly denial of using plastic bags Most of plastic bags couldn’t easily be dissolved by germs and bacteria in soil, so go shopping with your own handbag. 7. Reform homes to be warmer Plug some rubber stuff in window rips or paste up some isolated⁶ materials on exterior⁷ of window glasses, which would avail to prevent external cold and heat. 8. Recycle organic rubbish Don’t dump organic rubbish, which could produce energy through disposal. 9. Try not to drive private cars With the evolution of transportation, traveling by subways or collective cars are no longer supplements of going around. They are good matters for protecting the environment and saving energy. 10. Take less aircrafts (airplanes) When you make a journey, please choose to take a train at least one or two times in a year, which would be helpful to reduce the CO2 in the air. Of course, reducing the weight of your luggage before going aboard is also worthy⁸ to dry. Naturally, sending the messages to others also might help to arrest the global warming.

1 illustrated   

adj. 有插图的，列举的 动词illustrate的过去式和过去分词

参考例句：

• His lecture was illustrated with slides taken during the expedition. 他在讲演中使用了探险时拍摄到的幻灯片。
• The manufacturing Methods: Will be illustrated in the next chapter. 制作方法将在下一章说明。

2 plausible   

adj.似真实的，似乎有理的，似乎可信的

参考例句：

• His story sounded plausible.他说的那番话似乎是真实的。
• Her story sounded perfectly plausible.她的说辞听起来言之有理。

3 valid   

adj.有确实根据的；有效的；正当的，合法的

参考例句：

• His claim to own the house is valid.他主张对此屋的所有权有效。
• Do you have valid reasons for your absence?你的缺席有正当理由吗？

4 indirectly   

adv.间接地，不直接了当地

参考例句：

• I heard the news indirectly.这消息我是间接听来的。
• They were approached indirectly through an intermediary.通过一位中间人，他们进行了间接接触。

5 component   

n.组成部分，成分，元件；adj.组成的，合成的

参考例句：

• Each component is carefully checked before assembly.每个零件在装配前都经过仔细检查。
• Blade and handle are the component parts of a knife.刀身和刀柄是一把刀的组成部分。

6 isolated   

adj.与世隔绝的

参考例句：

• His bad behaviour was just an isolated incident. 他的不良行为只是个别事件。
• Patients with the disease should be isolated. 这种病的患者应予以隔离。

7 exterior   

adj.外部的，外在的；表面的

参考例句：

• The seed has a hard exterior covering.这种子外壳很硬。
• We are painting the exterior wall of the house.我们正在给房子的外墙涂漆。

8 worthy   

adj.(of)值得的，配得上的；有价值的

参考例句：

• I did not esteem him to be worthy of trust.我认为他不值得信赖。
• There occurred nothing that was worthy to be mentioned.没有值得一提的事发生。