| 单词 | artificial |
| 释义 | artificial (ɑːʳtɪfɪʃəl ) 1. adjective B2 Artificial objects, materials, or processes do not occur naturally and are created by human beings, for example using science or technology. ...a wholefood diet free from artificial additives, colours and flavours. The city is dotted with small lakes, natural and artificial. He did not want his life to be prolonged by artificial means. Synonyms: synthetic, manufactured, plastic [slang], man-made artificially adverb [usually ADVERB with verb, oft ADVERB adjective] B2 ...artificially sweetened lemonade. ...drugs which artificially reduce heart rate. 2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] B2 An artificial state or situation exists only because someone has created it, and therefore often seems unnatural or unnecessary. Even in the artificial environment of an office, our body rhythms continue to affect us. Removed from the artificial atmosphere of the fashion show, high-fashion clothes often look cheap and silly. artificiality (ɑːʳtɪfɪʃiælɪti ) uncountable noun [oft NOUN of noun] ...the artificiality of our adversarial system of justice. artificially adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] B2 ...state subsidies that have kept retail prices artificially low. 3. adjective If you describe someone or their behaviour as artificial, you disapprove of them because they pretend to have attitudes and feelings which they do not really have. [disapproval] The voice was patronizing and affected, the accent artificial. Synonyms: insincere, forced, affected, assumed artificiality uncountable noun [oft NOUN of noun] ... the artificiality of all relationships in that nervous city. 4. graded adjective If you say that food tastes or looks artificial, you do not like it because its taste or appearance does not seem genuine, and seems to be created by added substances. The meat was chewy and the sauce was glutinous and tasted artificial. ...complaints that their tinned peas were an artificial shade of green. Synonyms: fake, mock, imitation, bogus Collocations: artificial barrier Starting in 2012, construction began to create 12 artificial barrier islands including oyster beds, lime rock artificial reefs, mangrove fringes and coastal dune. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Intelligent urbanism advocates removing artificial barrier and promotes face-to-face contact. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 That once artificial barriers are raised against free speech, unscrupulous, idle or incompetent fools will twist them to their own advantage. The Sun It will be even more disappointing if artificial barriers are placed in his way by people trying to serve themselves, not their country. Times, Sunday Times The patchwork of bilateral arrangements create artificial barriers and loads of bureaucracy. Times, Sunday Times Organic fruit and veg don't just contain more nutrients and fewer artificial chemicals, they are grown by a system that uses 26 per cent less energy than conventional farming. Times, Sunday Times At 750, it was a fairly inexpensive (in cosmetic surgery terms) way of knocking years off, plus the lack of artificial chemicals ensured natural results with fewer adverse reactions. Times, Sunday Times It eschewed artificial chemicals, was instantly soothing, and conjured up a world market for itself. Times, Sunday Times Both organisations require a minimum of 70% organic ingredients (farmed or produced without the use of chemical fertilisers, pesticides or artificial chemicals) before they will certify a product. Times, Sunday Times In one particularly famous experiment, young salmon were imprinted with artificial chemicals and were released into the wild to perform their normal migrations. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 No blue food: meaning no artificial colouring. Times, Sunday Times They do not have preservatives, added sugar, artificial colouring, have not been pasteurised and some are not filtered. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He said that after the war there were hundreds of artificial colourings but these had been whittled down over the years by health concerns. Times, Sunday Times These outlets said they were stopping the sale of foods with artificial colourings, or considering alternatives. Times, Sunday Times Better sweets, with no artificial colourings, are in the jar now. Times, Sunday Times That, said the judge, was an artificial creation for the purposes of the litigation. Times, Sunday Times The field bears some similarity to artificial life, but unlike artificial life, artificial creation focuses on the primary emergence of complex structures. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Artificial creation differs from these in that it focuses on underlying properties of systems that can generate the endless environmentally interactive complexity of living systems. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The loch, situated on the north side of the town, was originally an artificial creation forming part of its medieval defences and made expansion northwards difficult. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 A deficiency in this protein in humans can produce lung diseases, and its artificial creation was thought to be a potential success in the diseases' treatment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 For a generation the elephant in the room in discussions about integrated care has been the artificial distinction between healthcare and social care. Times, Sunday Times If that's how your brain naturally works, don't create an artificial distinction. Times, Sunday Times The 2009 act was aimed at breaking down artificial distinctions between different forms of state custody. Times, Sunday Times It was a phenomenon that preceded such artificial distinctions, and what we would call its 'political' and 'economic' forms were simply extensions of the tendencies found in its religious manifestations. The Times Literary Supplement I should like to offer a few remarks upon the validity of the artificial distinctions used in philosophy. The Times Literary Supplement Or, worse still, cotton holds sway supported by an alliance of artificial fibres bound together in forced coalition. Times, Sunday Times Artificial fibres reinforce ordinary turf making it much harder wearing. The Sun More recently, the 20th-century discovery of artificial fibres such as nylon and viscose transformed the clothing industry and made a big impact on many others. Times, Sunday Times They modernised the mill in the 1930s, and in the 1960s started to spin artificial fibres for carpets. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The next breakthrough was with the move over to break or open-end spinning, and then the adoption of artificial fibres. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 And this time the drinks are free from artificial flavours, colourings or sweeteners. The Sun Following years of chemical adulteration, connoisseurs are now demanding their tonics be untainted by artificial flavours and high-fructose corn syrup. Times, Sunday Times The company, which has annual sales of 11m, was set up 40 years ago to make pet foods containing no artificial flavours, colours or preservatives. Times, Sunday Times He said that chefs who served truffle dishes out of season were tempted to use artificial flavours without saying so. Times, Sunday Times While no artificial flavours, colours or sweeteners are used in the product, they are probably not as natural or fruity as the packaging suggests. The Sun In 1966, a tolerable artificial flavouring for pineapple consisted of no fewer than ten chemical compounds mixed with seven natural oils. Times, Sunday Times So why the questionable additives and artificial flavouring? Times, Sunday Times Containing the purest of ingredients without hydrogenated fats, artificial flavourings and soya lecithin. Times, Sunday Times At only 166 calories per lolly, they're naturally sweetened, covered in raw cacao, are full of fibre and have no preservatives or artificial flavourings. The Sun She considers how the arts of embroidery and artificial flowers were shown in the nineteenth-century novel. The Times Literary Supplement The policy outlaws items including net curtains, plants and artificial flowers, arguing they 'may fuel a fire or cause an obstruction' if one breaks out. The Sun To make the building feel a little more like home she has brought in artificial flowers and a rug. Times, Sunday Times A couple are celebrating after a chipped vase in which they kept artificial flowers sold for 634,000. Times, Sunday Times They looked like artificial flowers. Times, Sunday Times As a member of a research group, he gained an international reputation in the development of artificial hip joints. Times, Sunday Times Nothing new, but the artificial hip supplier rose 13p to 11.99. Times, Sunday Times Surgeons put my nan's artificial hip in back to front. The Sun The broker downgraded the artificial hip maker, off 14p at 707½p, from 'buy' to 'hold'. Times, Sunday Times Underlying sales at the artificial hip and knee maker rose by 3 per cent to $1.1 billion in the first quarter, which was within the range of forecasts for this year. Times, Sunday Times Out at sea, there's no artificial illumination to interfere with seeing the lights. Times, Sunday Times In this age before widespread artificial illumination, these were used to tell the time after dark. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This feature was used before artificial illumination to tell what time it was at night. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Pilots, flying overhead at night, were struck by the lack of artificial illumination in the as-yet rural and undeveloped area. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The new store was named the daylight department store as the large windows did away with the need for artificial illumination. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Artificial joints last for 10 to 15 years, and you should exercise as much as possible to keep the muscles around them strong. The Sun The guidance was issued by a health watchdog after research found failure rates as high as 43 per cent among some of the artificial joints. The Sun It added that it wanted to concentrate on artificial joints and wound management. Times, Sunday Times Brushes can be used to stabilize colloids, reduce friction between surfaces, and to provide lubrication in artificial joints. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 People with artificial joints are more at risk than the general population but have slightly different symptoms, are infected with different organisms and require different treatment. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The police discover a skeleton on his property with an artificial knee dating back to the '60s. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Nick vanishes as the plane passes through the rift, leaving only his teeth fillings and an artificial knee behind. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Also, the surgeons don't like do it if you're 'too young' - because artificial knees wear out too. The Sun She survived colon cancer and walked with artificial knees. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He has carried out biomaterial work in artificial knees, hips and dental prostheses. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Inside, steps and paths lead visitors on a circular tour past an artificial lake; an atmospheric experience. Times, Sunday Times It was his pride and joy, with a ming pool and an artificial lake. The Sun A longship will magically rise from an artificial lake. Times, Sunday Times In an area prone to drought an immense artificial lake waits to be filled with water pumped from 18 miles (30km) away. Times, Sunday Times The 112-room property has an impressive curved lobby, a bright breakfast area overlooking an artificial lake, a smart indoor pool, a sauna and a small gym. Times, Sunday Times His ill-fitting artificial leg was buckling and bending, and he was also battling a blood infection. The Sun A prisoner with an artificial leg has been on the run for three days after escaping from court. Times, Sunday Times He remarked wryly that the selectors must have been unaware of his artificial leg. Times, Sunday Times Though she was fitted with an artificial leg, she chose not to use it when swimming. Times, Sunday Times She saved herself from serious injury by thrusting her artificial leg between its jaws. Times, Sunday Times We need to reduce our exposure to artificial light and reduce our brain activity. The Sun (2012) It's made of biodegradable plastic and charged by natural and artificial light. The Sun (2010) The lack of artificial light there is so total that the stars at night blaze like fireworks. Times, Sunday Times (2016) People who work at display screens regularly can be affected by glare from sunlight or artificial light. Times, Sunday Times (2012) All windows are triple glazed, and the south-facing facade has large glass sections that let in daylight and keep the need for artificial light to a minimum. Times, Sunday Times (2008) She used natural light because she had no formal training in artificial lighting. Times, Sunday Times Some are lightweight structures that leak heat, or have deep-plan forms that make artificial lighting and ventilation a necessity. Times, Sunday Times High-performance glazing maximises the amount of daylight that enters buildings, reducing the need for artificial lighting. Times, Sunday Times To observe this sight it helps to have clear air, a lack of clouds and being far from artificial lighting. Times, Sunday Times Before artificial lighting people went to bed earlier and didn't sleep through the night. Times, Sunday Times He began playing at 14 and strums using an artificial limb with a guitar pick fixed at the end. The Sun She was given an artificial limb but there were no resources for physiotherapy to teach her how to use it. Times,Sunday Times As their electrical signals can be picked up here, these can be used, with training, to guide an artificial limb. Times, Sunday Times I put my hand on the elbow of another; it was no elbow beneath the jacket but an artificial limb. Times, Sunday Times Scientists have created a new kind of artificial skin that could soon give robots - and artificial limb patients - the ability to feel heat, cold and pressure. Times, Sunday Times It has no artificial preservatives, flavours or colours and serves four. Times, Sunday Times At least it's free from flavourings and artificial preservatives. Times, Sunday Times It has no artificial preservatives or flavours. Times, Sunday Times It contains only four ingredients, however, and these loaves are handmade and free from artificial preservatives and flavourings. Times, Sunday Times Artificial preservatives reduce the risk of foodborne infections, decrease microbial spoilage, and preserve fresh attributes and nutritional quality. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 There's more to this than an artificial reef. The Sun The venue doubles as a marine laboratory and will eventually form the spine of an artificial reef populated by mussels. Times,Sunday Times Now, they claim, they can no longer fish — the artificial reef would snare their nets. Times, Sunday Times The ship has become a huge artificial reef with its own ecosystem. Times,Sunday Times Foreign funding has paid for the creation of an experimental artificial reef, consisting of 100 concrete blocks, each 5ft square. Times, Sunday Times About 25 riders with hounds had planned to chase an artificial scent for a mile. Times, Sunday Times Despite a ban on the sport 30 months ago hunts have continued with legal alternatives such as chasing an artificial scent. Times, Sunday Times They go out as hound exercise clubs or follow an artificial scent. Times, Sunday Times Foxhunting was banned in 2004 but trail hunting for an artificial scent remains legal. Times, Sunday Times They have been out trail hunting between 20 and 25 times, which involves following an artificial scent. Times, Sunday Times If you do get a blister, fix it with a patch of artificial skin. Times, Sunday Times Because of these challenges, researchers have long been looking for methods of creating artificial skin grafts, either from biological or synthetic materials. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Scientists have created a new kind of artificial skin that could soon give robots - and artificial limb patients - the ability to feel heat, cold and pressure. Times, Sunday Times Artificial skin that can feed a rudimentary sense of touch back to the brain could transform the lives of people with prosthetic limbs. Times, Sunday Times The artificial skin could even have medicine added to treat the illness. The Sun You certainly don't need them this year, but there are also more than 1,000 snow cannon providing artificial snow on 60 miles of runs. The Sun It has also been too warm for many resorts to create artificial snow. Times, Sunday Times This year's was billed as the biggest yet - even though organisers had to resort to artificial snow. The Sun The artificial snow helps to bridge that gap. Times, Sunday Times Some expert course builders even prefer artificial snow—which, they say, has a “old snow” feel without the effort of aging—to the natural flakes. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The stadium's artificial surface stages scores of community activities. Times, Sunday Times The matches will be played from 2018 on an artificial surface beneath the normal pitch. Times, Sunday Times Reaching a tee with an artificial surface he indicated flags at 50, 60, 70, 80 and 90 yards away. Times, Sunday Times A modern artificial surface can be beneficial for skill development. Times, Sunday Times His kicking game was so powerful that the ball skipped off the artificial surface. Times, Sunday Times They replaced it with the branchless artificial tree which has embedded lights and speakers to play music. The Sun Getting an artificial tree may not necessarily prove healthier, though. Times, Sunday Times We have bought our very first artificial tree this year. Times, Sunday Times By the 1930s, it's paper decorations and an artificial tree. Times, Sunday Times She invested in an artificial tree. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 人造的 Japanese: 人工の |
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