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appellate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæpəˌleɪt/
与上诉有关 (yǔ shàngsù yǒuguān)

relating to appeals in a court of law

"The case was taken to an appellate court."

"案件被提交给了上诉法院。" (Ànjiàn bèi tíjiāo gěi le shàngsù fǎyuàn.)
appellation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/
名称 / 称号 (mingcheng / chenghao)

a name or title

"The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'."

"这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。" (Zhe zuo chengshi huodele 'Da Pingguo' de chenghao.)
appertain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˌæpərˈteɪn/
属于 (shuyu)

to relate to or be connected with something

"The rules only appertain to members of the club."

"规则只适用于俱乐部的成员。" (Guize zhi shiyong yu julebu de chengyuan.)
appetize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæpɪtaɪz/
刺激食欲 (ciji shiyu)

to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested

"The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner."

"新鲜面包的香味会刺激客人的食欲。" (xinxian mianbao de xiangwei hui ciji keren de shiyu)
apposite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæpəzɪt/
恰当 (qiàdàng)

highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed

"Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation."

"她的评论对于这个情况特别恰当。" (Tā de pínglùn duìyú zhège qíngkuàng tèbié qiàdàng.)
apposition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/
同位语 (并列语法) (tóngwèiyǔ (bìngliè yǔfǎ))

a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other

"In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'"

"在短语'我的朋友约翰'中,'约翰'这个词与'我的朋友'同位。" (Zài duǎnyǔ 'wǒ de péngyǒu Yuēhàn' zhōng, 'Yuēhàn' zhège cí yǔ 'wǒ de péngyǒu' tóngwèi.)
Apprehensible definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/
可理解的 (kě lǐjiě de)

capable of being understood or grasped

"The concept was not easily apprehensible to the new students."

"这个概念对新学生来说不容易理解。" (Zhège gàiniàn duì xīn xuéshēng lái shuō bù róngyì lǐjiě.)
apprise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈpraɪz/
告知 (gaozhi)

to inform or notify someone

"The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies."

"经理将通知员工新的政策。" (Jingli jiang tongzhi yuangong xin de zhengce.)
approbation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/
批准 / 赞扬 (pīzhǔn / zànyáng)

approval or praise

"The plan won the approbation of the board members."

"这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。" (Zhege jihua yingdele dongshihui chengyuande pizhun.)
approbatory definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/
赞许的 (zànxǔ de)

expressing approval or praise

"The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay."

"老师在读完文章后,点了点头表示赞许。" (Lǎoshī zài dú wán wénzhāng hòu, diǎn le diǎntóu biǎoshì zànyǔ.)
appurtenance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɜːrtənəns/
附属物 / 配件 (fùshǔ wù / pèijiàn)

an accessory or supplementary part of something

"The garage is an appurtenance of the main house."

"车库是主屋的附属部分。" (Chēkù shì zhǔ wū de fùshǔ bùfen.)
appurtenances definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/
附属物 (fù shǔ wù)

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

"The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden."

"这所房子与所有附属设施一起出售,包括车库和花园。" (Zhè suǒ fángzi yǔ suǒyǒu fù shǔ shèshī yīqǐ chūshòu, bāokuò chēkù hé huāyuán.)
appurtenant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈpɜːrtənənt/
附属 (fùshǔ)

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

"The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property."

"通行权属于土地所有者的财产。" (Tōngxíngquán shǔyú tǔdì suǒyǒu zhě de cáichǎn.)
apropos definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/adverb C2
/ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/
恰当 (qiàdàng)

Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.

"His comments were not apropos of the discussion."

"他的评论与讨论无关。" (Tā de pínglùn yǔ tǎolùn wúguān.)
aquaponics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/
水培水产 (shuǐpéi shuǐchǎn)

A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.

"Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming."

"水培水产通过将鱼类和植物养殖结合有效利用水资源。" (Shuǐpéi shuǐchǎn tōngguò jiāng yúlèi hé zhíwù yǎngzhí jiéhé yǒuxiào lìyòng shuǐ zīyuán.)
aqueous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈeɪkwiəs/
水合的 (shuǐhé de)

related to or containing water; watery

"The solution was in an aqueous form."

"溶液是水合的。" (Róngyè shì shuǐhé de.)
aquiline definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/
鹰嘴形的 (yīng zuǐ xíng de)

curved like an eagle's beak; hooked

"He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance."

"他有一个鹰嘴形的鼻子,给他增添了一种卓越的外观。" (Tā yǒu yī gè yīng zuǐ xíng de bízi, gěi tā zēngtiānle yī zhǒng zhuóyuè de wàiguān.)
arabesque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌær.əˈbesk/
装饰性设计 (zhuangshixing sheji)

a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses

"The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns."

"天花板上装饰着精美的阿拉贝斯克图案。" (Tianhuaban shang zhuangshizhe jingmei de alabeisike tu'an.)
Arabian Jasmine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/
阿拉伯茉莉 (ālābó mòlì)

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

"The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance."

"阿拉伯茉莉花用它的甜美香气充满了花园。" (Ālābó mòlì huā yòng tā de tiánměi xiāngqì chōngmǎnle huāyuán.)
arability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
可耕性 (kěgēngxìng)

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

"The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability."

"土地的可耕性取决于土壤质量和水源的可用性。" (Tǔdì de kěgēngxìng qǔjué yú tǔrǎng zhìliàng hé shuǐyuán de kěyòngxìng.)
arbiter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrbɪtər/
仲裁者 (zhòngcái zhě)

a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue

"The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students."

"校长在学生之间的冲突中充当了仲裁者。" (Xiàozhǎng zài xuéshēng zhījiān de chōngtú zhōng chōngdāngle zhòngcái zhě.)
arbitrage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑː.bɪ.trɑːʒ/
在不同市场上同时买卖证券、货币或商品,以利用价格差异获利 (zài bùtóng shìchǎng shàng tóngshí mǎimài zhèngquàn, huòbì huò shāngpǐn, yǐ lìyòng jiàgé chāyì huò lì)

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities, currency, or commodities in different markets to take advantage of price differences.

"Investors use arbitrage strategies in financial markets."

"投资者在金融市场上使用套利策略。" (Tóuzī zhě zài jīnróng shìchǎng shàng shǐyòng tàolì cèlüè.)
arbor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrbər/
由树木或攀缘植物组成的阴凉花园庇护所 (you shumu huo panyuan zhiwu zucheng de yinqing huayuan bihushuo)

a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework

"They rested under the arbor covered with roses."

"他们在被玫瑰覆盖的阿尔博尔下休息。" (Tamen zai bei meigui fukui de a'erbo'er xia xiuxi.)
arboreal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɑːrˈbɔːriəl/
树栖的 (shuqide)

relating to or living in trees

"Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees."

"猴子是树栖动物,花费大部分时间在树上。" (Houzi shi shuqide dongwu, huafei dabufen shijian zai shushang.)
arborescent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/
树状的 (shù zhuàng de)

having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like

"The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest."

"珊瑚有一种树状的形态,看起来像一个小型森林。" (Shānhú yǒu yī zhǒng shù zhuàng de xíngtài, kàn qǐlái xiàng yīgè xiǎoxíng sēnlín.)
arboretum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/
植物园 (zhíwùyuán)

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

"We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees."

"我们参观了城市的植物园,了解异国树木。" (Wǒmen cānguānle chéngshì de zhíwùyuán, liǎojiě yìguó shùmù.)
arboriculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/
树艺学 (shuyixue)

the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs

"He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces."

"他学习了树艺学以改善城市绿地。" (Ta xuexi le shuyixue yi gaishan chengshi lüdi.)
archaism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/
古词 (gu ci)

a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use

"The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor."

"这首诗充满了古词,使其带有一种过时的味道。" (Zhe shou shi chongman le gu ci, shi qi dai you yi zhong guoshi de weidao.)
archangel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.

"Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel."

archdeacon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/
大执事 (dà zhíshì)

A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.

"The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties."

"大执事协助主教完成行政事务。" (Dà zhíshì xiézhù zhǔjiào wánchéng xíngzhèng shìwù.)
argot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrɡoʊ/
特定群体的行话 (tèdìng qúntǐ de xínghuà)

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation

"The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand."

"小偷们用一种外人无法理解的阿尔戈语言交流。" (Xiǎotōu men yòng yī zhǒng wàirén wúfǎ lǐjiě de ā'ěr gē yǔyán jiāoliú.)
aria definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːriə/
独唱曲 (dúchàng qū)

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

"The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act."

"女高音在第二幕演唱了一首感人的阿丽娅。" (Nǚ gāoyīn zài dì èr mù yǎnchàngle yī shǒu gǎnrén de ālìyà.)
Armlet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːm.lət/
臂环 (bì huán)

a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament

"The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight."

"传统舞者佩戴着金色的臂环,在聚光灯下闪闪发光。" (chuántǒng wǔ zhě pèidài zhe jīnsè de bì huán, zài jùguāngdēng xià shǎnshǎn fāguāng.)
arraign definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈreɪn/
起诉 (qǐsù)

to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges

"The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning."

"嫌疑人在今天早晨被指控出庭。" (Xiányí rén zài jīntiān zǎochén bèi zhǐkòng chūtíng.)
arrant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈærənt/
完全的, 绝对的 (wánquán de, juéduì de)

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

"His excuse was arrant nonsense."

"他的借口是完全的胡说八道。" (Tā de jièkǒu shì wánquán de húshuō bādào.)
arrear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈrɪə/
欠款 (qiàn kuǎn)

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

"He was sued for an arrear of rent."

"他因未付租金的欠款被起诉。" (Tā yīn wèi fù zūjīn de qiàn kuǎn bèi qǐsù.)
arrhythmic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/eɪˈrɪðmɪk/
心律不齐 (xinlv buqi)

Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.

"The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat."

"病人的心跳不规律。" (Bingren de xintiao bugui lv.)
arriviste definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæriˈviːst/
新贵 (xīn guì)

A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.

"The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes."

"商业世界充满了雄心勃勃的新贵。" (Shāngyè shìjiè chōngmǎnle xióngxīn bóbó de xīn guì.)
arrogate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈærəˌɡeɪt/
不正当地索取 (buzhengdang de suoqv)

To claim or take something without justification.

"The dictator arrogated all powers to himself."

"独裁者不正当地把所有权力据为己有。" (Dúcáizhě bù zhèngdàng de bǎ suǒyǒu quánlì jù wéi jǐ yǒu.)
arroyo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/
干河床 (gān héchuáng)

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

"After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water."

"风暴过后,干河床迅速被水填满。" (Fēngbào guò hòu, gān héchuáng xùnsù bèi shuǐ tiánmǎn.)
arthurian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/
与亚瑟王相关的 (yǔ Yà sè wáng xiāngguān de)

Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.

"The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles."

"这部小说设定在一个亚瑟王的世界里,充满了骑士和城堡。" (Zhè bù xiǎoshuō shèdìng zài yīgè Yà sè wáng de shìjiè lǐ, chōngmǎnle qíshì hé chéngbǎo.)
artifice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/
诡计 (guǐjì)

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

"The politician's charm was nothing but artifice."

"那位政治家的魅力不过是个诡计。" (Nà wèi zhèngzhìjiā de mèilì bùguò shì gè guǐjì.)
artless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈɑːrtləs/
天真, 简单 (tianzhen, jiandan)

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

"Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease."

"她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。" (ta tianzhen de weixiao rang meige ren dou gandao qingsong.)
artlessness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɑːrtləsnəs/
简朴, 自然 (jiǎnpǔ, zìrán)

The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.

"Her artlessness made her beloved by all."

"她的artlessness使她受到所有人的喜爱。" (Tā de artlessness shǐ tā shòudào suǒyǒu rén de xǐ'ài.)
Arum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeə.rəm/
阿罗姆 (a luo mu)

a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro

"Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking."

"阿罗姆叶子常用于印度菜肴中进行烹饪。" (A luo mu yezi chang yongyu yindu caiyao zhong jinxing pengren.)
Asafoetida definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/
阿萨福提达 (asafuotida)

a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking

"A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry."

"一撮阿萨福提达为扁豆咖喱增添了独特的风味。" (Yi cuo asafuotida wei biandou gāli zengtianle dutede fengwei.)
ascetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsɛt.ɪk/
苦行 (kǔ xíng)

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

"He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts."

"他在山区过着苦行生活,远离世俗的安逸。" (Tā zài shānqū guòzhe kǔ xíng shēnghuó, yuǎnlí shìsú de ānyì.)
asceticism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/
禁欲主义, 自律 (jìnyù zhǔyì, zìlǜ)

The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

"Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history."

"禁欲主义是许多宗教传统的一部分,贯穿历史。" (Jìnyù zhǔyì shì xǔduō zōngjiào chuántǒng de yī bùfen, guànchuān lìshǐ.)
aseptic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/eɪˈsɛptɪk/
无菌的 (wú jūn de)

Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.

"Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection."

"外科医生必须在无菌环境中工作,以防止感染。" (Wàikē yīshēng bìxū zài wú jūn huánjìng zhōng gōngzuò, yǐ fángzhǐ gǎnrǎn.)
noun C2
/ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/
亚洲鲈鱼 (yazhou luyu)

a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat

"Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth."

"亚洲鲈鱼因其快速生长而在水产养殖中备受重视。" (yazhou luyu yin qi kuaisu shengzhang er zai shuichan yangzhi zhong beishou zhongshi)