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adventitious

/ˌæd.vənˈtɪʃ.əs/

Meanings
adjective

外来的，偶然的

From an external source; not innate or inherent, foreign.

Examples :

"The plant grew an adventitious root from its stem after it was knocked over, showing its ability to survive even in unexpected circumstances. "
这株植物被撞倒后，从茎上长出了一根外生的根，这表明了它即使在意外情况下也能生存的能力。
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Related Words

Illustration colleague

colleague noun

/ˈkɒliːɡ/ /ˈkɑliɡ/

同事，同僚。

"My colleague from the accounting department helped me understand the new software. "

我会计部门的同事帮我理解了新软件。

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inherent adjective

/ɪnˈhɛɹənt/

固有的，内在的。

"The inherent messiness of a toddler is part of their developing independence. "

一个蹒跚学步的孩子固有的脏乱是他们发展独立性的一个组成部分。

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opportunity noun

/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tɪ/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunəti/

机会，良机，机遇

"The scholarship offered a valuable opportunity for students to pursue higher education. "

这份奖学金为学生们提供了深造的宝贵机会。

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developing verb

/dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

发展， 进展

"The students are developing their reading skills in their English class. "

学生们正在英语课上发展他们的阅读能力。

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external noun

/əksˈtɜːnəl/ /əksˈtɝnəl/

外部，外表。

"The shop's external displays were designed to attract customers. "

这家商店的外部展示设计是为了吸引顾客。

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additional noun

/əˈdɪʃənəl/

附加物，添加物

"The teacher assigned additional homework for the weekend. "

老师周末布置了额外的作业。

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circumstances noun

/ˈsɜːkəmst(ə)nsɪz/ /ˈsɝkəmstænsɪz/

情况，情形，状况

""Because of unforeseen circumstances, the school trip was cancelled." "

由于一些无法预料的情况，学校的旅行取消了。

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unexpected adjective

/ʌnɪkˈspɛktɪd/

出乎意料，始料未及。

"The heavy rain was unexpected; we had planned a picnic in the park. "

这场大雨真是出乎意料，我们本来计划在公园野餐的。

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casually adverb

/ˈkæʒuəli/ /ˈkæʒjʊəli/

随便地，随意地。

"He casually mentioned that he had a new job. "

他很随意地提了一下，说他找到新工作了。

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appearing verb

/əˈpɪəɹ.ɪŋ/

出现，显现。

"The sun was finally appearing from behind the clouds. "

太阳终于从云层后面显现出来了。

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congenital adjective

/kənˈdʒenɪtl/ /kɒnˈdʒenɪtl/

先天的，与生俱来的。

"The baby was born with a congenital heart defect, meaning she had the condition since birth. "

这个婴儿出生时就患有先天性心脏缺陷，也就是说，她从一出生就带着这种疾病。

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accidental noun

/ˌæk.sɪ.ˈdɛn.tl̩/

偶然性，非本质属性。

"His new haircut was an accidental; he'd meant to trim it a little, but the scissors slipped. "

他的新发型完全是个意外，他本来只想稍微修剪一下，结果剪刀滑了。