04生词
The Election Frenzy
In the heart of a bustling city, the upcoming election had created a political frenzy (狂热). Candidates were vying for every vote, each trying to penetrate (渗透) the public's consciousness with their messages. Among them was Sarah, a candidate known for her rigorous (严格的) policies and conspicuous (显眼的) campaign strategies.
Sarah believed that to win the ballot (选票), she needed to stay abreast (并列) of the latest trends and public concerns. Her team worked tirelessly to assimilate (吸收) data from various sources, ensuring their campaign messages resonated with the electorate. The assimilation (同化) of diverse ideas and opinions was key to understanding the essence (本质) of what the people wanted.
However, not everyone agreed with Sarah's methods. Some accused her of trying to penalize (惩罚) those who didn't conform to her views. The political climate was tense, and the subtle (微妙的) art of persuasion was often lost in the noise. Sarah’s opponent, Jack, had a more subtle (微妙的) approach, relying on quiet but effective tactics to sway undecided voters.
One evening, as Sarah sat in her office contemplating (沉思) the next move, her campaign manager suggested a new strategy. "Why not have a community event with free manicures (美甲)?" she proposed. "It’s a great way to connect with voters on a personal level." Sarah was skeptical at first, but she agreed to give it a try.
The event was a surprising success. Local manicurists (美甲师) volunteered their services, and the relaxed atmosphere allowed Sarah to engage with the community more effectively. The simple act of a manicure turned into an opportunity for meaningful conversations about policy and change.
Meanwhile, Jack’s campaign made a strategic error. They overbid (出价过高) on advertising slots, leaving their budget stretched thin. This misstep caused a significant swing (摇摆) in voter support, as many began to see Jack’s campaign as wasteful.
Despite the challenges, Sarah knew that to counterbalance (平衡) the negative perceptions, she had to present a solid remedy (补救措施) for the city’s pervasive (普遍的) issues. Her policies focused on affordable housing, healthcare, and education. She understood that these were the issues that underlie (构成……的基础) the community’s discontent.
Sarah’s innate (天生的) ability to connect with people and her determination to address their concerns were key factors in her campaign. As election day approached, she felt a bellyfull (饱腹感) of anxiety but also a sense of accomplishment. The rigorous (严格的) months of campaigning had brought her closer to the community she hoped to serve.
On the day of the election, voters turned out in record numbers. The ballot results showed a clear victory for Sarah. Her ability to assimilate diverse perspectives and address the essence of the community’s needs had won the day. The election was a triumph of determination over determinism (决定论), showing that with hard work and empathy, one could indeed shape their own destiny.
单词及其中文释义：
- penetrate - 渗透
- penalize - 惩罚
- assimilate - 吸收，同化
- assimilation - 吸收，同化
- essence - 本质，要素
- abreast - 并列
- ballot - 选票
- conspicuous - 显眼的，明显的
- subtle - 微妙的
- manicure - 美甲
- manicurist - 美甲师
- frenzy - 狂热
- overbid - 出价过高
- swing - 摇摆，摆动
- remedy - 补救措施
- pervasive - 普遍的，弥漫的
- counterbalance - 平衡
- rigorous - 严格的
- bellyfull - 饱腹感
- innate - 天生的
- contemplate - 沉思
- underlie - 构成……的基础
- determinism - 决定论