四级It is a thing of no great difficulty, according to Plutarch, to raise objections against another man's speech, it is a very easy matter; but to produce a better in its place is a work extremely troublesome.

根据普鲁塔克的说法，对另一个人的言论提出异议并不困难，这是一件非常容易的事情；但生产更好的替代品是一项极其麻烦的工作。

2015年12月阅读原文

高考The real problem relates to the possibility that artificial intelligence(AI) may become extremely good at achieving something other than what we really want.

真正的问题在于，人工智能（AI）可能变得非常擅长于实现我们真正想要的东西以外的东西。

2017年高考英语北京卷 阅读理解 阅读D 原文

考研Instead, the studies ended up giving their name to the Hawthorne effect", the extremely influential idea that the very act of being experimented upon changed subjects'behavior.

相反，这些研究最终以霍桑效应（Hawthorne effect）命名，霍桑效应是一种极其有影响力的观点，即被实验的行为改变了受试者的行为。

2010年考研真题（英语一）完形填空 Section Ⅰ

四级"It is a thing of no great difficulty," according to Plutarch," to raise objections against another man's speech, it is a very easy matter; but to produce a better in its place is a work extremely troublesome."

普鲁塔克说：“对别人的言论提出异议并不难，这是一件很容易的事；但是，要产生一个更好的替代品是一项极其麻烦的工作。”

2015年12月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section B

四级Sugar, alcohol and tobacco, economist Adam Smith once wrote, are commodities which are nowhere necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation.

经济学家亚当·斯密（Adam Smith）曾写道，糖、酒精和烟草都是不属于生活必需品的商品，几乎已成为普遍消费的对象，因此，它们是极受欢迎的征税对象。

2016年12月阅读原文

高考For all the feelings readers attach to stories, literature is a numbers game, and the test of time is extremely difficult to pass.

对于读者对故事的所有感情而言，文学是一场数字游戏，时间的考验是极难通过的。

2018年高考英语浙江卷 阅读理解 阅读A 原文

高考He was extremely worried as the suitcase had all his important papers, including his passport.

他非常担心，因为箱子里有他所有的重要文件，包括护照。

2014年高考英语全国卷2 阅读理解 阅读A 原文

高考Erin had gone beyond what almost anyone would have done, finding my house on a bitterly cold night, and for that I was extremely grateful.

艾琳已经超越了几乎任何人都会做的事情，在一个寒冷刺骨的夜晚找到了我的房子，对此我非常感激。

2019年高考英语天津卷 完形填空 原文

四级Genuine criticism creates a precious opening for an author to become better on his own terms—a process that is often extremely painful, but also almost always meaningful.

真正的批评为一位作家创造了一个宝贵的机会，让他能够根据自己的条件变得更好——这一过程通常非常痛苦，但几乎总是有意义的。

2015年12月阅读原文

四级Genuine criticism creates a precious opening for an author to become better on his own terms— a process that is often extremely painful, but also almost always meaningful.

真正的批评为一位作家创造了一个宝贵的机会，让他能够根据自己的条件变得更好——这一过程通常非常痛苦，但几乎总是有意义的。

2015年12月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section B

四级Also, certain types of bacteria are extremely harmful, and it takes only a small number to make you sick.

此外，某些类型的细菌是极其有害的，只需一小部分细菌就能让你生病。

2018年12月四级真题（第三套）阅读 Section B

六级It's rather remarkable for the fact that although it's extremely big, it's supported by just six rather slim legs.

这是相当了不起的事实，虽然它非常大，它的支持只有六个相当苗条的腿。

2013年12月听力原文

四级I'm extremely sensitive to sounds, smells and visual detail, explains Nicole Donohue, who has taken part in many of these studies.

“我对声音、气味和视觉细节极为敏感，”妮可·多诺霍（Nicole Donohue）解释道，她参与了许多这类研究。

2017年6月阅读原文

四级Disputes were characterized by intense verbal ( 言语上的) aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved and made men, more than women, extremely angry.

争端的特点是激烈的口头辩论（言语上的) 侵略性，往往是重复的，没有解决，并使男人，而不是女人，极端愤怒。

2011年12月阅读原文

高考Some animals are simply very small or extremely flat.

有些动物很小或非常扁平。

2015年高考英语北京卷 阅读理解 阅读C 原文

高考There are an extremely large number of ants worldwide.

全世界有数量极其庞大的蚂蚁。

2015年高考英语安徽卷 阅读理解 阅读D 原文

高考However, 110 years is probably the longest that anyone could hope to live—if he or she is extremely healthy and lucky.

然而，如果一个人非常健康和幸运的话，110年可能是他或她希望活得最长的一年。

2015年高考英语广东卷 完形填空 原文

四级Now, anything at all that you can remember would be extremely helpful to us

现在，任何你能记住的东西都会对我们非常有帮助

2010年12月听力原文

四级I did extremely well on the sale of my downtown apartment.

我在市中心的公寓销售中做得非常好。

2010年12月听力原文

四级Everyone arrived on time, and Alex's presentation went extremely well.

每个人都准时到达，亚历克斯的演讲进行得非常顺利。

2010年6月听力原文

四级No matter how the math works out, you persistently view restaurants with voluntary tipping systems as being a better value, which makes it extremely difficult for restaurants and bars to do away with the tipping system.

不管数学计算结果如何，你都会坚持认为拥有自愿付小费制度的餐馆更有价值，这使得餐馆和酒吧很难废除小费制度。

2016年12月阅读原文

高考Silence may be viewed by some cultural groups as extremely uncomfortable; therefore attempts may be made to fill every gap 间隙 with conversation.

沉默可能被一些文化群体视为极不舒服；因此，可以尝试填补每一个缺口间隙 与对话。

2016年高考英语全国卷1 阅读理解 阅读D 原文

高考The author mentions the joke to show Chicago's streets were extremely muddy.

作者提到这个笑话是为了说明芝加哥的街道非常泥泞。

2015年高考英语湖南卷 阅读理解 阅读B 题设

考研Many said that unemployment, while extremely painful, had improved them in some ways; they had become less materialistic and more financially prudent; they were more aware of the struggles of others.

许多人说，失业虽然极其痛苦，但在某些方面改善了他们；他们变得不那么物质主义，在财务上更加谨慎；他们更了解其他人的挣扎。

2012年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ

六级So during the first few moments of the big bang, the universe was extremely hot and very small.

所以在大爆炸的最初几分钟，宇宙非常热，非常小。

2018年12月六级真题（第一套）听力 Section A

六级But 50% of poor parents say it is extremely important to them that their children earn a college degree, compared with 39% of wealthier parents.

但50%的贫困父母表示，他们的孩子获得大学学位对他们来说极为重要，而富裕父母中这一比例为39%。

2017年6月阅读原文

四级Did you know that besides larger places like France and Germany, Europe is home to several extremely tiny countries? One of these countries contains less than a square mile of land.

你知道吗，除了法国和德国等较大的地方外，欧洲还有几个非常小的国家；其中一个国家的土地面积不足一平方英里。

2016年12月听力原文

高考Jason thought it was extremely amusing, but I was a bit disappointed.

杰森觉得这非常有趣，但我有点失望。

2017年高考英语江苏卷 听力 原文

考研Infants are wired to look at parents' faces to try to understand their world, and if those faces are blank and unresponsive-as they often are when absorbed in a device——it can be extremely disconcerting for the children.

婴儿被连接到看父母的脸上，试图了解他们的世界，如果这些脸是空白的，没有反应，就像他们在被一个设备吸引时一样——这会让孩子们非常不安。

2017年考研真题（英语二）阅读理解 Section Ⅱ

四级As a result of the committee's conclusion, the branch manager Mr David Roasi reported that he had talked with McLaughlin about his extremely poor driving record.

根据委员会的结论，分行经理David Roasi先生报告说，他曾与McLaughlin谈论过他极其糟糕的驾驶记录。

2013年12月听力原文

高考It had white-painted tunnels and bright red carriages, and proved extremely popular with the public.

它有白色的隧道和鲜红的车厢，并且非常受公众欢迎。

2017年高考英语全国卷2 语法填空 原文

高考But in Indonesia extremely dry forests are in flames.

但在印度尼西亚，极度干燥的森林正在燃烧。

2016年高考英语江苏卷 阅读理解 阅读C 原文

高考By mid-1963, the Beatles had been extremely popular in England.

到1963年中期，披头士乐队在英国非常流行。

2019年高考英语浙江卷 阅读理解 七选五 原文

四级In the next couple of years the businesses that thrive will be those that are tight with costs, careful of debt, cautious with cash flow and extremely attentive to what customers want.

在未来几年里，蓬勃发展的企业将是那些成本紧、债务轻、现金流谨慎、对客户需求极其关注的企业。

2013年6月阅读原文

四级In the next couple of years the businesses that thrive will be those that are tight with costs, careful of debt, cautious with cash flow and extremely attentive to what customers want

在接下来的几年里，蓬勃发展的业务将是那些成本紧绌、债务谨慎、现金流谨慎、极其关注客户需求的业务

2013年6月阅读原文

四级What I remember, however, is how she took up the extremely troublesome work of ongoing criticism.

然而，我记得的是，她是如何承担起持续不断的批评所带来的极其麻烦的工作的。

2015年12月阅读原文

高考Most of them are extremely delicate and can be damaged by a simple touch.

它们中的大多数都非常精致，只要轻轻一碰就可能损坏。

2015年高考英语北京卷 阅读理解 阅读C 原文

四级Apple's products were designed to accord with the boss's tastes and to meet his extremely high standards.

苹果的产品设计符合老板的口味，并符合他极高的标准。

2012年12月阅读原文

四级"I'm extremely sensitive to sounds, smells and visual detail," explains nicole Donohue, who has taken part in many of these studies.

“我对声音、气味和视觉细节极为敏感，”妮可·多诺霍（nicole Donohue）解释道，她参与了许多这类研究。

2017年6月四级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B

四级Hong Kong diners are extremely responsive to new ideas or presentations, which is good news for new dishes.

香港食客对新点子或演讲非常敏感，这是新菜的好消息。

2011年6月阅读原文

高考They are extremely important in the safe and effective running of our programmes.

它们对我们的方案的安全和有效运行极为重要。

2019年高考英语北京卷 阅读理解 阅读A 原文

高考I was extremely inspired by the elegant way the words sounded.

这些词的优雅发音让我深受鼓舞。

2019年高考英语天津卷 阅读理解 阅读B 原文

高考I keep practicing even when I'm extremely tired.

我一直在练习，即使我非常累。

2018年高考英语全国卷3 阅读理解 七选五 原文

六级The prospect of having to sell their home and give up their independence, and move into a retirement home was an extremely painful experience for them.

对他们来说，不得不卖掉房子，放弃独立，搬进养老院的前景是一次极其痛苦的经历。

2015年12月六级真题（第一套）听力 Section C

六级Extreme conditions produce extremely tough plants.

极端的条件会产生非常坚韧的植物。

2018年6月六级真题（第一套）阅读 Section B

六级It's rather remarkable for the fact that although it's extremely big, it's supported by just six rather slim legs

这是相当了不起的事实，虽然它非常大，它的支持只有六个相当苗条的腿

2013年12月听力原文

考研Some people with a high BMI are in fact extremely fit, while others with a low BMI may be in poor shape.

事实上，一些体重指数高的人非常健康，而另一些体重指数低的人可能身体状况不佳。

2014年考研真题（英语二）完形填空 Section Ⅰ

高考There is something extremely satisfying about that.

这是一件非常令人满意的事情。

2016年高考英语上海卷 听力 原文

六级But it is possible—if statistically extremely unlikely—that Steel could be born a “short sleeper” with an unusual body clock, says sleep expert Dr. Sophie Bostock.

睡眠专家Sophie Bostock博士说，但有可能——如果从统计数据来看极不可能——斯蒂尔天生就是一个“睡眠时间短”、生物钟异常的人。

2020年09月六级真题（第2套）

六级Nationwide, stringer kidnaps are extremely rare; there’s a one-in-a-million chance a child will be taken by a stranger, according to the Justice Department.

在全国范围内，连环绑架事件极为罕见；根据司法部的数据，孩子被陌生人带走的几率为百万分之一。

2009年6月英语六级真题

四级All sorts of people began to discover that the intelligent use of credit (信贷) could be extremely helpful.

各种各样的人开始发现聪明地使用信贷(信贷) 可能会非常有帮助。

1992年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题

四级Can he escape a pollution that is now so thoroughly distributed throughout our world: We know that even single exposures to these chemicals, if the amount is large enough, can cause extremely severe poisoning.

他能逃脱现在如此彻底地分布在我们世界各地的污染吗

1995年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题

四级The trouble is that it is extremely difficult to be sure about radiation damage-a person may feel perfectly well, but the cells of his or her sex organs may be damaged, and this will not be discovered until the birth of deformed (畸形的) children or even grandchildren.

问题是，很难确定辐射损伤——一个人可能感觉很好，但他或她的性器官细胞可能会受损，直到畸形儿出生后才会发现(畸形的) 孩子甚至孙辈。

1996年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题

四级But the Cambridge project did more than just that: it confirmed that the needs of native and non-native teachers are extremely similar.

但剑桥项目所做的不仅仅是：它证实了本土和非本土教师的需求极为相似。

1999年1月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题

四级Wherever it grows, its thick twisting stems are extremely hard to remove.

无论它生长在哪里，它扭曲的粗茎都很难去除。

2006年6月大学英语四级(CET-4)真题

四级Consider Laura Hillenbrand, who despite an extremely weak body, wrote the best-seller Seabiscuit.

以Laura Hillenbrand为例，她尽管身体极其虚弱，却写出了畅销书《海饼干》。

2006年12月大学英语新四级(CET-4)真题

四级This is an extremely vulnerable (脆弱的) position.

这是一个极其脆弱的(脆弱的) 位置

2011年12月英语四级考试真题

四级Disputes were characterized by intense verbal (言语上的) aggression, tended to be repeated and not resolved and made men, more than women, extremely angry.

争论的特点是激烈的言语(言语上的) 侵略，往往重复而不解决，使男人比女人更愤怒。

2011年12月英语四级考试真题

四级Apple’s products were designed to accord with the boss’s tastes and to meet his extremely high standards.

苹果的产品设计符合老板的口味，并达到他极高的标准。

2012年12月大学英语四级真题（2）

四级"It is a thing of no great difficulty," according to Plutarch, "to raise objections against another man's speech, it is a very easy matter; but to produce a better in its place is a work extremely troublesome. "

普鲁塔克说：“对另一个人的言论提出反对并不困难，这是一件非常容易的事情；但要在它的位置上产生更好的东西是一项极其麻烦的工作。”

2015年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)

四级What I remember, however, is how she took up the "extremely troublesome" work of ongoing criticism.

然而，我记得的是，她是如何着手进行“极其麻烦”的持续批评工作的。

2015年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)

四级Genuine criticism creates a precious opening for an author to become better on his own terms--a process that is often extremely painful, but also almost always meaningful.

真正的批评为作者创造了一个宝贵的机会，让他按照自己的方式变得更好——这个过程往往非常痛苦，但几乎总是有意义的。

2015年12月大学英语四级考试真题(第3套)

四级"Sugar, alcohol and tobacco," economist Adam Smith once wrote," are commodities which are nowhere necessaries of life, which have become objects of almost universal consumption, and which are, therefore, extremely popular subjects of taxation. "

“糖、酒和烟草，”经济学家亚当·斯密曾写道，“这些商品根本不是生活必需品，已经成为几乎普遍消费的对象，因此，它们是非常受欢迎的税收主体。”

2016年12月大学英语四级真题（第2套）

四级“I’m extremely sensitive to sounds, smells and visual detail,” explains Nicole Donohue, who has taken part in many of these studies.

“我对声音、气味和视觉细节非常敏感，”Nicole Donohue解释道，她参与了许多这些研究。

2017年6月大学英语四级真题（第1套）

四级But some mail can be extremely sensitive and timely.

但有些邮件可能非常敏感和及时。

2019年12月大学英语四级真题（第1套）

四级Whatever the measure,within that massive group, poverty is extremely diverse.

无论采取何种措施，在这个庞大的群体中，贫困是极其多样化的。

2020年12月大学英语四级真题（第2套）

考研The helicopter has now become an extremely useful machine.

直升机现在已经成为一种非常有用的机器。

1987年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题

考研It is extremely wasteful to give years of training at public expense only to have the qualified teacher or nurse marry after a year or two and be lost forever to her profession.

以公共费用进行多年的培训，结果合格的教师或护士在一两年后结婚，却永远迷失在自己的职业中，这是极其浪费的。

1988年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题

考研Social scientists are, of course, extremely interested in these types of questions.

当然，社会科学家对这类问题非常感兴趣。

1990年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题

考研It can be referred to in filling out standard application blanks and is extremely helpful in personal interviews.

它可以在填写标准申请表空白时参考，在个人面试中非常有帮助。

1996年全国攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试英语试题

考研The final chapters on the creationists will be extremely clear to all.

关于神创论者的最后几章大家都会非常清楚。

1996年全国攻读硕士学位研究生入学考试英语试题

考研The attacks on ambition are many and come from various angles; its public defenders are few and unimpressive, where they are not extremely unattractive.

对野心的攻击有很多，而且来自不同的角度；它的公设辩护人很少，也不起眼，也不是很没有吸引力。

2000年全国硕士研究生入学统一考试英语试题