05 生词
The Enchanted Realm of Impruvia
In the mystical land of Impruvia, the citizens possessed unique abilities to harness (利用) the elements around them. This power stemmed from（源于） ancient runes（符文） embedded in the cortex (皮层) of their brains, allowing them to interact with the world in extraordinary ways. However, some citizens often underrated (低估) their own abilities, unaware of their full potential.
The kingdom's butler (管家), Roderick, was a man of many talents. He maintained the grand castle, ensuring everything was in perfect order. But beyond his functional duties, Roderick harbored（怀有） a secret: he was also an adept（娴熟） mage（魔法）. He could dilute (稀释) potions and disperse (分散) enchantments（魔法） with ease（轻松的）. His speciality (专长) lay in creating complex spells that manipulated the limbic (边缘系统的) system, making him invaluable to the royal family.
One day, Princess Elara, a controversialist (好争论者) known for her radical ideas, approached Roderick. "I wish to summon (召唤) the ancient spirits," she declared, her eyes gleaming with ambition. "Our people must not be susceptible (易受影响的) to the dark forces encroaching（侵犯） upon our borders."
Roderick, though usually prudent(谨慎的), found himself intrigued by Elara's vision. He knew that such an act would be risky, potentially aggravating (加重) the kingdom’s delicate balance. Nevertheless, he agreed to assist her, feeling a spontaneous (自发的) surge(波澜) of duty.
In the castle’s grand hall, Roderick prepared the summoning circle. Elara, despite her bold front, felt apprehensive about the ritual. The spell(咒语) required them to diffuse (扩散) their energy into the circle, activating the ancient runes. The air fumed (冒烟) with magical energy as they began.
As the spirits were summoned, a thermostat (恒温器) in the room malfunctioned(失灵), causing the temperature to fluctuate wildly. Roderick quickly adjusted it, ensuring the environment remained stable. The spirits, appearing as shimmering wisps(一缕微光), were intrigued by the attentive (细心的) duo.
The spirits conveyed their wisdom through stimuli (刺激) that affected the receptors (感受器) in their minds. They revealed a hidden prophecy about the kingdom’s fate, hinting at a future where the balance between humble (卑贱的) and noble (高贵的), functional (功能的) and artistic (艺术的), radical (激进的) and conservative (保守的), temporary (暂时的) and permanent (永久的) was crucial.
But the ritual took a toll on them. Roderick felt a wave of degradation (退化) wash over his body, and Elara groaned (呻吟) in pain as the strain of the magic grew. The spirits offered them a remedy, a potion that would repel (击退) the dark forces and disperse their grievances (怨恨).
Upon completing the ritual, they both collapsed, exhausted. The spirits' guidance, though powerful, had left their findings inconclusive (无定论). However, Elara’s aspire (渴望) to protect the kingdom was stronger than ever. She proposed (提议) new alliances with neighboring realms, lobbying (游说) for support against the dark forces.
Roderick, ever the loyal steward (管家), vowed to stand by her side. He warned her to be prudent (谨慎) in her dealings, lest their enemies take advantage of any imprudent (不谨慎) actions. Together, they would ensure the kingdom’s survival, blending functional magic with artistic flair.
Their journey was filled with challenges, but the bond they forged in that summoning circle proved unbreakable. Through trials and tribulations, they remained steadfast, embodying the delicate balance between radical change and conservative wisdom that would shape Impruvia's future.
单词及其中文释义：
- underrate - 低估
- harness - 利用
- receptor - 感受器
- thermostat - 恒温器
- cortex - 皮层
- dilute - 稀释
- disperse - 分散
- limbic - 边缘系统的
- susceptible - 易受影响的
- diffuse - 扩散
- whereas - 然而，但是
- butler - 管家
- stimuli - 刺激
- constipation - 便秘
- aspire - 渴望
- summon - 召唤
- repel - 击退
- degradation - 退化
- grievance - 怨恨
- controversialist - 好争论者
- speciality - 专长
- readily - 容易地
- indignant - 愤慨的
- performative - 表现的
- spontaneous - 自发的
- propose - 提议
- inconclusive - 无定论的
- attentive - 细心的
- lobby - 大厅
- fume - 冒烟
- prudent - 谨慎的
- imprudent - 不谨慎的
- steward - 管家
- aggravate - 加重，加剧
- entail - 需要
- groan - 呻吟，抱怨
- humble - 卑贱的
- noble - 高贵的
- functional - 功能的
- artistic - 艺术的
- radical - 激进的
- conservative - 保守的
- temporary - 暂时的
- permanent - 永久的