偶看新闻金玉满堂txt百:Tattoo Toilets马桶刺上青炫丽秀创意
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by Rebecca A. Fratzke
Adding a bit of art and fun to the bathroom
为浴室增添一份艺术气息与乐趣
The best designed homes leave nothing out. From the mailboxes to the sink drains, no attention to style or detail is _(1)_. When a bathroom needs an update, how do you give your toilet a makeover? This interesting question has an even more intriguing answer.
In the realm of home decor, Toilet Tattoos are now being praised as a _(2)_ alternative to an old idea, and they really stand out from the others. They allow anyone to add a personal touch to a very personal space. This is made possible _(3)_ a reusable toilet lid decoration. Toilet Tattoos look like giant stickers for your toilet lids. They are applied _(4)_ a similar fashion but can be easily removed and need no special attention when it comes to cleaning, which makes them convenient and hygienic.
The mastermind behind this idea is Celeste Massullo, a fashion designer and the owner of Lena Fiore', Inc., the company that produces Toilet Tattoos. Massullo, whose clothing has been worn by celebrities _(5)_ Mariah Carey and Brooke Shields, is no amateur when it comes to designing. Yet, it was only in 2003 that she was inspired to find a new way to decorate the throne in the bathroom. _(6)_ started as a home remodeling project grew into two years of research and development and a new field of design. Toilet Tattoos _(7)_ numerous styles, with custom designs also available. Whether they give your family a laugh or make you the envy of the neighborhood, Toilet Tattoos are the finishing touches your bathrooms have been waiting for.
1. (A) noticed (B) overlooked (C) adopted (D) frustrated
2. (A) regular (B) scarce (C) novel (D) doubtful
3. (A) on behalf of(B) for the sake of (C) by means of (D) at the risk of
4. (A) in (B) to (C) by (D) with
5. (A) let alone (B) rather than (C) far from (D) such as
6. (A) How (B) That (C) Where (D) What
7. (A) come across (B) come in (C) come up with(D) come down with
1. From the mailboxes to the sink drains, no attention to style or detail is overlooked. 理由:
a. (A) notice vt. 注意
例: I didn't notice the ditch on the side of the road before I drove into it.
（我没注意路边有水沟就开了进去。）
(B) overlook vt. 忽略，忽视
例: Ed overlooked the question's key point, so he couldn't figure out the answer.
（艾德忽略了这问题的重点，所以想不出答案。）
(C) adopt vt. 采取，采用；领养
例: We will adopt a new marketing plan at the beginning of the next quarter.
（我们将於下季初采用新的行销计划。）
(D) frustrate vt. 使灰心，使挫败
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (B)。
2. In the realm of home decor, Toilet Tattoos are now being praised as a novel alternative to an old idea, and they really stand out from the others. 理由:
a. (A) regular a. 普通的，一般的
(B) scarce a. 缺乏的，不足的
例: Scarce resources lead to fierce competition.
（资源不足导致竞争激烈。）
(C) novel a. 新颖的，新奇的
例: Paul proposed a novel idea which may help boost sales.
（保罗提出 1 个能提升业绩的新颖点子。）
(D) doubtful a. 怀疑的；疑惑的
例: It is highly doubtful that the police will find the real murderer.
（警方能否找到真凶实在令人非常怀疑。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (C)。
3. This is made possible by means of a reusable toilet lid decoration. 理由:
a. (A) on behalf of...代替 代表……
例: The lawyer issued a statement on behalf of the victim's family.
（该律师代表受难者家属发布了 1 项声明。）
(B) for the sake of...为了……的缘故
例: You should exercise on a daily basis for the sake of your health.
（为了健康，你应该每天运动。）
(C) by means of...藉由……
例: The only way to the village is by means of a boat.
（到达该村庄的唯一方法是搭船。）
(D) at the risk of...冒著……的危险 风险
例: At the risk of losing all his money, Kevin invested in the project.
（冒著破产的风险，凯文投资了那项计划。）
b. 根据语意，可知 (C) 应为正选。
4. They are applied in a similar fashion but can be easily removed and need no special attention when it comes to cleaning, which makes them convenient and hygienic. 理由:
a. 本空格在测试以下固定用法∶
in a/an...fashion以……的方式
fashion n. 方式（= way）
例: We worked out our differences in a civilized fashion.
（我们用文明的方式化解歧见。）
b. 根据上述，可知应选 (A)。
5. Massullo, whose clothing has been worn by celebrities such as Mariah Carey and Brooke Shields, is no amateur when it comes to designing. 理由:
a. (A) let alone...更不用说……
= much less...
= not to mention...
= not to speak of...
= to say nothing of...
注意:
在上列用法中，let alone 及 much less 只能用於否定涵义的句中，且因具有连接词的作用，
故其後应置与其前相同的词类。而 not to mention, not to speak of 及 to say nothing of 则在肯定句与否定句中均可使用。
例: Howard can't swim, let alone do the backstroke.
（霍华德连游泳都不会，更别说是游仰式了。）
(B) rather than...而不……
(C) far from...离……很远
(D) such as...诸如 像是……
例: Mosquitoes spread diseases such as malaria.
（蚊子会传染疟疾之类的疾病。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (D)。
6. What started as a home remodeling project grew into two years of research and development and a new field of design. 理由:
a. 空格後有 2 个动词 started（开始）和 grew into（成长为……），均缺乏主词，可知空格应置入能作主词、
同时亦可引导名词子句的词类，使该名词子句作为主要子句的主词。
b. How 和 Where 为疑问副词，That 为连接词，3 者均可引导名词子句，但无法作该名词子句中的主词，故 (A)、(B) 和 (C) 均不可选。
c. What 为疑问代名词，可引导名词子句作 grew into 的主词，同时亦可作名词子句的主词。
例: What came after the economic recession was a period of high unemployment.
（紧接在经济萧条之後的是高失业期。）
例: The results proved what we had previously believed was totally wrong.
（结果证明我们之前所相信的完全错误。）
d. 根据上述，可知 (D) 为正选。
7. Toilet Tattoos come in numerous styles, with custom designs also available.理由:
a. (A) come across...偶然遇见 碰上……
= run into...
例: I came across some really good bargains at the mall.
（我在购物中心遇到了大特价。）
(B) come in...有……（大小、尺寸、颜色等）
例: The shirt comes in a variety of colors.
（这件衬衫有各种不同的颜色。）
(C) come up with...想出 提出……（主意、点子等）
例: David racked his brain, trying to come up with a special gift for his wife.
（大卫绞尽脑汁，试著要想出该送什麽特别的礼物给老婆。）
(D) come down with...因……而病倒，染上……（病）
例: Anna came down with a cold after she was rescued from the lake.
（安娜从湖里获救後染上了感冒。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (B)。
leave...out/leave out...遗漏……
例: Tina left out some important details in her report.
（蒂娜在报告中漏掉了一些重要的细节。）
alternative n. 替代方案；选择
have no alternative but to V别无选择只能……，不得不……
= have no option but to V
= have no choice but to V
例: We had no alternative but to hand over our valuables to the robbers.
（我们不得不把身上值钱的东西交给抢匪。）
stand out突出，杰出
例: There are many excellent students in our school, but only a few really stand out.
（我们学校的好学生很多，但真正杰出的只有少数。）
apply vt. 应用，运用
apply A to B将 A 应用 运用於 B
例: Scientists are trying to apply solar technology to automobiles.
（科学家正设法将太阳能科技运用在汽车上。）
remove vt. 移除；移动
remove A from B将 A 从 B 中移除 移走
例: Pete removed the books from the sofa to make room for his guests to sit.
（彼特把沙发上的书移开，让客人有地方坐。）
when it comes to + N/V-ing说到……
例: When it comes to telling jokes, nobody is better than Matt.
（说到讲笑话，没人比麦特行。）
inspire vt. 启发；激励
inspire sb to V启发 激励某人（做）……
例: My teacher inspired me to follow my dreams and become a pilot.
（我的老师激励我追求梦想，成为飞行员。）
decorate vt. 装饰
decorate A with B用 B 装饰 A
例: Linda decorated her room with posters of rock stars.
（琳达用摇滚巨星的海报来布置她的房间。）
custom a. 订做的，订制的
例: Custom jewelry is what the company is known for.
（这家公司为人所知的商品就是客制化的珠宝。）
envy n. 羡慕
be the envy of...是……羡慕的对象
例: Stephanie's new cell phone is the envy of everyone in her class.
（史蒂芬妮的新手机羡煞班上所有人。）
tattoo vt. 在……上刺青 & n. 刺青
toilet n. 马桶
mailbox n. 信箱
sink n. 水槽
drain n. 排水管；排水设备
update n. 更新
makeover n.（改头换面的）装扮，改造
intriguing a. 引人入胜的，令人感兴趣的
realm n. 领域，范围
decor n. 装饰；室内装潢
personal a. 个人的；私人的
touch n. 装饰，点缀
a/the finishing touch
最後的点缀 修饰；具画龙点睛作用的装饰
reusable a. 可重复使用的
lid n. 盖子
sticker n. 贴纸
hygienic a. 卫生的
hygiene n. 卫生（学）
mastermind n. 策划者
amateur n. 业馀者 & a. 业馀的
professional n. 专业人士 & a. 专业的
throne n. 王座，宝座
remodel vt. 改建；重新塑造
numerous a. 许多的
available a. 可得到的；可利用的
马桶刺上青炫丽秀创意
为浴室增添一份艺术气息与乐趣
绝佳设计的房子，每个环节都面面俱到。从信箱到水槽排水管，
对样式和细节的注意绝不会被轻忽。浴室需要翻新时，你会怎麽装饰马桶呢？这个有趣的问题有个更引人入胜的答案。
在居家装潢的领域里，马桶刺青现在被誉为旧式观念的新颖选择，而它也确实自其他装饰手法中脱颖而出。它让大家能将个人品味带进浴室这个私人空间里。藉由可重复使用的马桶盖装饰品就能达到这个目的。马桶刺青看起来像马桶盖专用的大型贴纸。它运用类似贴纸的方式，但容易撕下，清洁时也不需特别注意，可说是既方便又卫生。
这个想法的幕後策划者是 Celeste Massullo，她是时装设计师，也是生产马桶刺青的 Lena Fiore' 公司负责人。玛丽亚·凯莉和布鲁克·雪德丝等名人都穿过 Massullo 设计的衣服，所以说到设计，她可是位行家。不过要到 2003 年，她才受到启发，找出新方法来点缀浴室马桶这个宝座。最初的 1 项居家改装计划，演变成 2 年的研发过程和崭新的设计领域。马桶刺青的种类繁多，甚至还可以订做样式。无论它带给你的家人会心一笑或是让你成为街坊邻居称羡的对象，马桶刺青是你家浴室长久以来所等待、具有画龙点睛作用的装饰品。
答案∶1. (B)2. (C)3. (C)4. (A)5. (D) 6. (D)7. (B)
Adding a bit of art and fun to the bathroom
为浴室增添一份艺术气息与乐趣
The best designed homes leave nothing out. From the mailboxes to the sink drains, no attention to style or detail is _(1)_. When a bathroom needs an update, how do you give your toilet a makeover? This interesting question has an even more intriguing answer.
In the realm of home decor, Toilet Tattoos are now being praised as a _(2)_ alternative to an old idea, and they really stand out from the others. They allow anyone to add a personal touch to a very personal space. This is made possible _(3)_ a reusable toilet lid decoration. Toilet Tattoos look like giant stickers for your toilet lids. They are applied _(4)_ a similar fashion but can be easily removed and need no special attention when it comes to cleaning, which makes them convenient and hygienic.
The mastermind behind this idea is Celeste Massullo, a fashion designer and the owner of Lena Fiore', Inc., the company that produces Toilet Tattoos. Massullo, whose clothing has been worn by celebrities _(5)_ Mariah Carey and Brooke Shields, is no amateur when it comes to designing. Yet, it was only in 2003 that she was inspired to find a new way to decorate the throne in the bathroom. _(6)_ started as a home remodeling project grew into two years of research and development and a new field of design. Toilet Tattoos _(7)_ numerous styles, with custom designs also available. Whether they give your family a laugh or make you the envy of the neighborhood, Toilet Tattoos are the finishing touches your bathrooms have been waiting for.
1. (A) noticed (B) overlooked (C) adopted (D) frustrated
2. (A) regular (B) scarce (C) novel (D) doubtful
3. (A) on behalf of(B) for the sake of (C) by means of (D) at the risk of
4. (A) in (B) to (C) by (D) with
5. (A) let alone (B) rather than (C) far from (D) such as
6. (A) How (B) That (C) Where (D) What
7. (A) come across (B) come in (C) come up with(D) come down with
1. From the mailboxes to the sink drains, no attention to style or detail is overlooked. 理由:
a. (A) notice vt. 注意
例: I didn't notice the ditch on the side of the road before I drove into it.
（我没注意路边有水沟就开了进去。）
(B) overlook vt. 忽略，忽视
例: Ed overlooked the question's key point, so he couldn't figure out the answer.
（艾德忽略了这问题的重点，所以想不出答案。）
(C) adopt vt. 采取，采用；领养
例: We will adopt a new marketing plan at the beginning of the next quarter.
（我们将於下季初采用新的行销计划。）
(D) frustrate vt. 使灰心，使挫败
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (B)。
2. In the realm of home decor, Toilet Tattoos are now being praised as a novel alternative to an old idea, and they really stand out from the others. 理由:
a. (A) regular a. 普通的，一般的
(B) scarce a. 缺乏的，不足的
例: Scarce resources lead to fierce competition.
（资源不足导致竞争激烈。）
(C) novel a. 新颖的，新奇的
例: Paul proposed a novel idea which may help boost sales.
（保罗提出 1 个能提升业绩的新颖点子。）
(D) doubtful a. 怀疑的；疑惑的
例: It is highly doubtful that the police will find the real murderer.
（警方能否找到真凶实在令人非常怀疑。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (C)。
3. This is made possible by means of a reusable toilet lid decoration. 理由:
a. (A) on behalf of...代替 代表……
例: The lawyer issued a statement on behalf of the victim's family.
（该律师代表受难者家属发布了 1 项声明。）
(B) for the sake of...为了……的缘故
例: You should exercise on a daily basis for the sake of your health.
（为了健康，你应该每天运动。）
(C) by means of...藉由……
例: The only way to the village is by means of a boat.
（到达该村庄的唯一方法是搭船。）
(D) at the risk of...冒著……的危险 风险
例: At the risk of losing all his money, Kevin invested in the project.
（冒著破产的风险，凯文投资了那项计划。）
b. 根据语意，可知 (C) 应为正选。
4. They are applied in a similar fashion but can be easily removed and need no special attention when it comes to cleaning, which makes them convenient and hygienic. 理由:
a. 本空格在测试以下固定用法∶
in a/an...fashion以……的方式
fashion n. 方式（= way）
例: We worked out our differences in a civilized fashion.
（我们用文明的方式化解歧见。）
b. 根据上述，可知应选 (A)。
5. Massullo, whose clothing has been worn by celebrities such as Mariah Carey and Brooke Shields, is no amateur when it comes to designing. 理由:
a. (A) let alone...更不用说……
= much less...
= not to mention...
= not to speak of...
= to say nothing of...
注意:
在上列用法中，let alone 及 much less 只能用於否定涵义的句中，且因具有连接词的作用，
故其後应置与其前相同的词类。而 not to mention, not to speak of 及 to say nothing of 则在肯定句与否定句中均可使用。
例: Howard can't swim, let alone do the backstroke.
（霍华德连游泳都不会，更别说是游仰式了。）
(B) rather than...而不……
(C) far from...离……很远
(D) such as...诸如 像是……
例: Mosquitoes spread diseases such as malaria.
（蚊子会传染疟疾之类的疾病。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (D)。
6. What started as a home remodeling project grew into two years of research and development and a new field of design. 理由:
a. 空格後有 2 个动词 started（开始）和 grew into（成长为……），均缺乏主词，可知空格应置入能作主词、
同时亦可引导名词子句的词类，使该名词子句作为主要子句的主词。
b. How 和 Where 为疑问副词，That 为连接词，3 者均可引导名词子句，但无法作该名词子句中的主词，故 (A)、(B) 和 (C) 均不可选。
c. What 为疑问代名词，可引导名词子句作 grew into 的主词，同时亦可作名词子句的主词。
例: What came after the economic recession was a period of high unemployment.
（紧接在经济萧条之後的是高失业期。）
例: The results proved what we had previously believed was totally wrong.
（结果证明我们之前所相信的完全错误。）
d. 根据上述，可知 (D) 为正选。
7. Toilet Tattoos come in numerous styles, with custom designs also available.理由:
a. (A) come across...偶然遇见 碰上……
= run into...
例: I came across some really good bargains at the mall.
（我在购物中心遇到了大特价。）
(B) come in...有……（大小、尺寸、颜色等）
例: The shirt comes in a variety of colors.
（这件衬衫有各种不同的颜色。）
(C) come up with...想出 提出……（主意、点子等）
例: David racked his brain, trying to come up with a special gift for his wife.
（大卫绞尽脑汁，试著要想出该送什麽特别的礼物给老婆。）
(D) come down with...因……而病倒，染上……（病）
例: Anna came down with a cold after she was rescued from the lake.
（安娜从湖里获救後染上了感冒。）
b. 根据语意，可知应选 (B)。
leave...out/leave out...遗漏……
例: Tina left out some important details in her report.
（蒂娜在报告中漏掉了一些重要的细节。）
alternative n. 替代方案；选择
have no alternative but to V别无选择只能……，不得不……
= have no option but to V
= have no choice but to V
例: We had no alternative but to hand over our valuables to the robbers.
（我们不得不把身上值钱的东西交给抢匪。）
stand out突出，杰出
例: There are many excellent students in our school, but only a few really stand out.
（我们学校的好学生很多，但真正杰出的只有少数。）
apply vt. 应用，运用
apply A to B将 A 应用 运用於 B
例: Scientists are trying to apply solar technology to automobiles.
（科学家正设法将太阳能科技运用在汽车上。）
remove vt. 移除；移动
remove A from B将 A 从 B 中移除 移走
例: Pete removed the books from the sofa to make room for his guests to sit.
（彼特把沙发上的书移开，让客人有地方坐。）
when it comes to + N/V-ing说到……
例: When it comes to telling jokes, nobody is better than Matt.
（说到讲笑话，没人比麦特行。）
inspire vt. 启发；激励
inspire sb to V启发 激励某人（做）……
例: My teacher inspired me to follow my dreams and become a pilot.
（我的老师激励我追求梦想，成为飞行员。）
decorate vt. 装饰
decorate A with B用 B 装饰 A
例: Linda decorated her room with posters of rock stars.
（琳达用摇滚巨星的海报来布置她的房间。）
custom a. 订做的，订制的
例: Custom jewelry is what the company is known for.
（这家公司为人所知的商品就是客制化的珠宝。）
envy n. 羡慕
be the envy of...是……羡慕的对象
例: Stephanie's new cell phone is the envy of everyone in her class.
（史蒂芬妮的新手机羡煞班上所有人。）
tattoo vt. 在……上刺青 & n. 刺青
toilet n. 马桶
mailbox n. 信箱
sink n. 水槽
drain n. 排水管；排水设备
update n. 更新
makeover n.（改头换面的）装扮，改造
intriguing a. 引人入胜的，令人感兴趣的
realm n. 领域，范围
decor n. 装饰；室内装潢
personal a. 个人的；私人的
touch n. 装饰，点缀
a/the finishing touch
最後的点缀 修饰；具画龙点睛作用的装饰
reusable a. 可重复使用的
lid n. 盖子
sticker n. 贴纸
hygienic a. 卫生的
hygiene n. 卫生（学）
mastermind n. 策划者
amateur n. 业馀者 & a. 业馀的
professional n. 专业人士 & a. 专业的
throne n. 王座，宝座
remodel vt. 改建；重新塑造
numerous a. 许多的
available a. 可得到的；可利用的
马桶刺上青炫丽秀创意
为浴室增添一份艺术气息与乐趣
绝佳设计的房子，每个环节都面面俱到。从信箱到水槽排水管，
对样式和细节的注意绝不会被轻忽。浴室需要翻新时，你会怎麽装饰马桶呢？这个有趣的问题有个更引人入胜的答案。
在居家装潢的领域里，马桶刺青现在被誉为旧式观念的新颖选择，而它也确实自其他装饰手法中脱颖而出。它让大家能将个人品味带进浴室这个私人空间里。藉由可重复使用的马桶盖装饰品就能达到这个目的。马桶刺青看起来像马桶盖专用的大型贴纸。它运用类似贴纸的方式，但容易撕下，清洁时也不需特别注意，可说是既方便又卫生。
这个想法的幕後策划者是 Celeste Massullo，她是时装设计师，也是生产马桶刺青的 Lena Fiore' 公司负责人。玛丽亚·凯莉和布鲁克·雪德丝等名人都穿过 Massullo 设计的衣服，所以说到设计，她可是位行家。不过要到 2003 年，她才受到启发，找出新方法来点缀浴室马桶这个宝座。最初的 1 项居家改装计划，演变成 2 年的研发过程和崭新的设计领域。马桶刺青的种类繁多，甚至还可以订做样式。无论它带给你的家人会心一笑或是让你成为街坊邻居称羡的对象，马桶刺青是你家浴室长久以来所等待、具有画龙点睛作用的装饰品。
答案∶1. (B)2. (C)3. (C)4. (A)5. (D) 6. (D)7. (B)