双星词背诵检查4（competence——department）
姓名_______________________
1. The Ambitious Architect
Lena was an architect known for her competence（1
）in designing complex（2
）buildings. One day, a client complained（3
）about her complicated（4
）blueprints. She explained that each component（5
）was carefully composed
（6
）to ensure structural integrity. Her latest composition（此处：作品 单词表
含义：7_________
）was a skyscraper that comprised（8
）innovative materials.
She believed a strong concept（9
）was key to success. After months of work,
she concluded（10
）the project.
2. The Environmental Lawyer
Mark specialized in conservation （11 ）laws. He fought against companies
that consumed （12
）
natural habitats. His comprehensive （13 ）
reports confirmed（14
）the damage（15
）caused by illegal logging. He
argued that consistent （16
）
policies were needed. "The constitution （17
）protects nature," he declared in court. His consultation（18
）with scientists
strengthened his case. Despite conflict （19
）
with corporations, he
remained convinced（20
）justice would prevail.
3. The Confused Student
Emma felt confused（21
）about her philosophy class. The concept of morality
seemed contradictory（22
）at times. Her professor encouraged debate（23
）, but Emma feared defeat（24 ）. She spent a decade（25
）studying,
yet some ideas remained unclear. One day, she had a crucial（26
）breakthrough.
"Understanding requires comprehension（27 ）," she wrote in her essay, earning
praise for her critical（28
）thinking.
4. The Village Doctor
Dr. Chen worked in a cottage（29
）clinic. He treated farmers who delayed（30
）medical care due to debt（31 ）. One patient, suffering from a delicate（32
）heart condition, needed urgent care. "Don’t deny（33
）your symptoms," he
urged. With limited database, he relied on experience. His dedication（34 奉献
）saved
lives, proving healthcare wasn’t just for the decent（35 ）.
5. The Tech Innovator
Alex’s startup developed AI databases（36 ）. "Our core（37
）reduces
energy consumption（38 ）," he said. Investors demanded concrete（39 ）
results, so Alex demonstrated（40
）a prototype. Some were critical, but others
praised its contemporary（41
）design. "This isn’t conventional（42 ）
tech," he argued. After securing funding, he celebrated with his crew（43 ）.
6. The War Reporter
Journalist Nina covered crises（44
）worldwide. Her coverage（45 ）
exposed war crimes （46 ）. "Truth is crucial," she said, despite constant （47
）danger. One assignment left her in a conflict zone. Her courage（48
）earned
respect, but the consequences（49
）of her work haunted her. She decided to
write a book, hoping for peace.
7. The Fashion Designer
Mia’s costumes（50
）blended cotton（51
）with silk. Her corporate（52
）
partner wanted conventional styles, but Mia preferred contrast （53 ）.
"Creativity shouldn’t be constrained （54 限制）," she argued. At the show, her bold
designs convinced（55vt
）critics. One reviewer called her work a masterpiece
（56 ）, praising its unique（57
）vision.
8. The Ancient Scholar
Professor Li studied Confucianism （58 ）. "Confucius （59
）taught
harmony," he explained. His research consisted（60
）of analyzing ancient texts.
Some theories seemed contradictory, but Li sought consistent
interpretations.
His comprehensive book became a classic.
9. The Ship Captain
Captain Roy led his crew through storms. "Check each component!" he ordered. A damp
（61
）
engine room risked damage. When a leak delayed their voyage, Roy
remained calm （62 ）. "We’ll defend （63
）
this ship," he vowed.
Their teamwork（64
）ensured safe arrival.
10. The University Researcher
Dr. Wilson is a professor of the biology department （65
）
His latest
research corresponded（66
）with global studies on crop yields. "Wheat crops are
decreasing（67 ）," he noted. To demonstrate his findings, he dared（68 ）
to challenge conventional farming methods. "We must cycle （69
）
resources
better," he urged at conferences. Even when critics denied his conclusions, he stood firm.
His work even caught the attention of a dentist（70
）studying nutrition's impact on
oral health.
附：本次检查涉及的双星词汇表
competence /ˈkɔmpətəns/ n.能力,胜任,管辖权
complain [kəmˈplein] vi.抱怨，诉苦；投诉，控告
complex /ˈkɔmpleks/ a./n.复杂的，建筑群
complicated [ˈkɔmplikeitid] a.复杂的，难懂的
component /kəmˈpəʊnənt/ n.组成部分，部件
compose [kəmˈpəuz] vt.组成，构成；创作，为…谱曲；使平静
composition /kɔmpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/ n.作文；作曲
comprehension /kɔmprɪˈhenʃ(ə)n/ n.理解
comprehensive [ˌkɔmpriˈhensiv] a.广泛的，综合的
comprise [kəmˈpraiz] vt.包含，包括，由…组成；构成，组成
concept /ˈkɔnsept/ n.概念
conclude /kənˈkluːd/ v.完成，结束
conclusion /kənˈkluːʒ(ə)n/ n.结论；结束,结论
concrete /ˈkɔŋkriːt/ a.具体的；n.混凝土
confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ v.证实，证明，确认
conflict /ˈkɔnflɪkt/ n.冲突，争执，争论
Confucius [kənˈfjuːʃəs] n.孔子
Confucianism [kənˈfjuːʃənɪz(ə)m] n. 孔子学说;儒学;儒教
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ a.困惑的，糊涂的，混乱的
consequence /ˈkɔnsɪkwəns/ n.结果，后果
conservation /kɔnsəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ n 保存；（自然资源的）保护，管理
consist /kənˈsɪst/ v.包含，组成，构成
consistent /kənˈsɪst(ə)nt/ a.一致的，始终如一的，连续的
constant /ˈkɔnstənt/ a.经常的，不断的，忠实的 n.常数
constitution /kɔnstɪˈtjuːʃ(ə)n / n.宪法，章程，身体素质
construction /kənˈstrʌkʃ(ə)n/ n.建造,建设,建筑物
consultant /kənˈsʌltənt/ n.顾问
consultation [ˌkɔnsəlˈteiʃən] n.商量；会诊；查阅
consume /kənˈsʌltənt/ v.消耗，耗费（燃料，能量，时间等）
consumption [kənˈsʌmpʃən] n.消耗量，消费量；消耗，消费，挥霍
contemporary /kənˈtempərərɪ / a.属同时期的，同一时代的n.同代人，当代人
contest [kənˈtest, ˈkɔntest] n.比赛；争夺 vt.争夺，竞争；辩驳
contract [ˈkɔntrækt, kənˈtrækt] n.合同 vi.缩小；订合同 vt.染上；订(约)
contradictory /ˌkɔntrə'dɪktəri/ a.相互矛盾,对立的
contrary /ˈkɔntrərɪ;(us)ˈkɔntrerɪ/ n./a.相反相反的
contrast [ˈkɔntrɑ:st] n.对比；反差 vt.对比 vi.(with)形成对比
conventional /kənˈvenʃən(ə)l/ a.依照惯例的，习惯的
convince /kənˈvɪns/ v.使确信，使信服
cooperate [kəuˈɔpəreit] vi.合作，协作，配合
core [kɔ:]n.果心；核心，要点
corporate [ˈkɔ:pərit]a.法人团体的，公司的；全体的，共同的
correspond /kɔrɪˈspɔnd/ vi.一致；与……相当；(与人)通信，有书信往来
costume [ˈkɔstju:m] n.戏装，节日服装
cottage /ˈkɔtɪdʒ/ n.(郊外)小屋,村舍,别墅
cotton /ˈkɔt(ə)n/ n.棉花a.棉花的
council [ˈkaunsəl] n.委员会，理事会
coverage [ˈkʌvəridʒ] n.新闻报道；覆盖范围
cream /kriːm/ n.奶油，乳脂
creature /ˈkriːtʃə(r)/ n.生物，动物
crew [kru:] n.全体船员(机务人员)；(一组)工作人员
crime /kraɪm/ n.（法律上的）罪，犯罪
crisis [ˈkraisis] n.危机，危急关头（复数）crises
criterion(pl.criteria) /kraɪˈtɪərɪən/ n.标准，准则，原则
critical [ˈkritikəl]a.决定性的，关键性的，危急的；批评(判)的
criticize/se [ˈkritisaiz] vt.批评，批判；评论，评价
crop /krɔp/ n.庄稼；收成
crucial [ˈkru:ʃiəl] a.至关重要的，决定性的
cruel /ˈkruːəl/ a.残忍的，残酷的；无情的
cuisine /kwɪˈziːn/ n.烹饪法，饭菜，佳肴
cupboard /ˈkʌbəd/ n.碗柜；橱柜
curtain /ˈkɜːt(ə)n/ n.窗帘
cycle /ˈsaɪk(ə)l/ vi.骑自行车n. 循环; 周期
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damage /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ n.&vt.毁坏，损害
damp /dæmp/ a.&n.潮湿（的）
dare /deə(r)/ v.&aux..（后接不带to 的不定式；主要用于疑问，否定或条件句）敢，敢于
database /ˈdeɪtbeɪs/ n.资料库，数据库
deadline /ˈdedlaɪn/ n.最后期限，截止日期
debate /dɪˈbeɪt/ n.&v.讨论，辩论
debt /det/ n.债务；欠款
decade /ˈdekeɪd/ n.十年，十年期
decent [ˈdi:sənt] a.像样的；大方的；正派的，得体的
decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ v.减少,下降,衰退,谢绝n.下降
decrease /dɪˈkriːs/ v. n 减少，减小，降低
defeat /dɪˈfiːt/ vt. n. 击败；挫败
defend /dɪˈfend/ vt.防守；保卫
definition [ˌdefiˈniʃən]n.定义，释义；清晰(度)
delay /dɪˈleɪ/ v.&n.拖延，延误，延迟，延期；耽搁
delete /dɪˈliːt/ v.删去，删除
delicate /ˈdelɪkət/ a.易损的，微妙的；娇弱的；精美的
demand /dɪˈmɑːnd/ vt.n.要求
demonstrate [ˈdemənstreit] vt.论证；说明；显示 vi.示威游行(或集会)
dentist /ˈdentɪst/ n.牙科医生
deny [diˈnai] vt.否认，拒绝给予
department /dɪˈpɑːtmənt/ n.部门；（机关的）司，处；（大学的）系
