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noun C2
/ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/
亚洲沼泽鳗 (yazhou zhaoze man)

a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine

"Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters."

"亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。" (yazhou zhaoze man neng huxi kongqi bing zai hunzhuo de qianshui zhong shengcun)
asinine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæsɪnaɪn/
愚蠢的 (yúchǔn de)

Extremely foolish or stupid.

"It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather."

"在没有检查天气的情况下开车进入暴风雨是一个愚蠢的主意。" (Zài méiyǒu jiǎnchá tiānqì de qíngkuàng xià kāichē jìnrù bàofēngyǔ shì yīgè yúchǔn de zhǔyì.)
askance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈskæns/
怀疑地 (huáiyí de)

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

"She looked askance at his unusual proposal."

"她怀疑地看着他的异常提案。" (Tā huáiyí de kànzhe tā de yìcháng tí'àn.)
askew definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈskjuː/
歪斜 (wai xie)

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

"The picture on the wall hung slightly askew."

"墙上的画稍微歪斜。" (Qiang shang de hua shaowei wai xie.)
Asparagus bean definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/
芦笋豆 (lúsǔn dòu)

a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean

"The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking."

"芦笋豆可以长到三英尺长,并且常用于亚洲烹饪。" (lúsǔn dòu kěyǐ zhǎng dào sān yīngchǐ zhǎng, bìngqiě cháng yòng yú yàzhōu pēngrèn.)
asperity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

"She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted."

aspersion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈspɜːr.ʒən/
诽谤 (fěibàng)

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

"He cast an aspersion on her character."

"他对她的性格进行了诽谤。" (Tā duì tā de xìnggé jìnxíngle fěibàng.)
aspersions definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) C2
/əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/
诽谤 (feibang)

Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.

"The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him."

"政治家拒绝了针对他的诽谤。" (Zhèngzhìjiā jùjuéle zhèngduì tā de fěibàng.)
assay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb C2
/ˈæseɪ/
分析 (fenxi)

To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.

"The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content."

"科学家们对矿石样本进行了金含量测试。" (Kexuejiamen dui kuangshi yangben jin xianliang ceshi.)
asseverate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/
断言 (duànyán)

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

"He asseverated that he had never seen the man before."

"他断言他从未见过那个人。" (Tā duànyán tā cóng wèi jiànguò nàgè rén.)
assiduous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈsɪdʒuəs/
勤奋的 (qinfen de)

showing great care, attention, and effort in doing something

"She was assiduous in her studies, rarely missing a day of revision."

"她在学习上很勤奋,几乎从不缺课。" (Ta zai xuexi shang hen qinfen, jihu cong bu que ke.)
assiduously definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈsɪdʒuəsli/
努力地 (nǔlì de)

with great care and persistence

"He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline."

"他努力工作,以便在截止日期之前完成项目。" (Tā nǔlì gōngzuò, yǐbiàn zài jiézhǐ rìqī zhīqián wánchéng xiàngmù.)
assonance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈæsənəns/
类韵 (lei yun)

the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose

"The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse."

"诗人使用类韵来创造他诗句中的音乐效果。" (Shiren shiyong lei yun lai chuangzao ta shiju zhong de yinyue xiaoguo.)
assonant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæsənənt/
押韵 (yāyùn)

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

"The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm."

"这首诗充满了押韵的词语,创造了音乐般的节奏。" (Zhè shǒu shī chōngmǎnle yāyùn de cíyǔ, chuàngzàole yīnyuè bān de jiézòu.)
assonate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈæsəneɪt/
押韵 (yīn)

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

"The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow."

"这些句子押韵得很美,赋予歌曲独特的流畅感。" (Zhèxiē jùzi yīnyùn dé hěn měi, fùyǔ gēqǔ dútè de liúchàng gǎn.)
assuage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈsweɪdʒ/
缓解 (huǎn jiě)

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

"The kind words helped assuage her anxiety."

"善意的话帮助缓解了她的焦虑。" (Shànyì de huà bāngzhù huǎn jiě le tā de jiāolǜ.)
noun C2
/ˈæstər/
紫菀花 (zǐ wǎn huā)

a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall

"The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden."

"紫色的紫菀花在秋天的花园里美丽地盛开。" (zǐ sè de zǐ wǎn huā zài qiūtiān de huāyuán lǐ měilì de shèngkāi.)
astigmatism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/
散光 (sanguang)

An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

"She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism."

"她戴眼镜来矫正她的散光。" (Ta dai yanjing lai jiaozheng ta de sanguang.)
astral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈæstrəl/

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

"Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually."

astringent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈstrɪndʒənt/
严厉的 (yanli de)

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

"Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class."

"她那严厉的语气让嘈杂的课堂安静下来。" (ta na yanli de yuqi rang caozha de ketang anjing xiala)
asunder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈsʌndər/
分成碎片 (fen cheng sui pian)

into separate parts; apart

"The ancient empire was torn asunder by war."

"古老的帝国在战争中被撕裂成碎片。" (Gu lao de di guo zai zhan zheng zhong bei si lie cheng sui pian.)
atavism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈætəvɪzəm/
返祖现象 (fǎn zǔ xiànxiàng)

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

"The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features."

"科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。" (Kēxuéjiā zài háizi de shēnglǐ tèzhēng zhōng guānchá dào fǎn zǔ xiànxiàng.)
atelier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌætəlˈjeɪ/
工作室(艺术家或设计师的工作室) (gongzuoshi (yishujia huo shejishi de gongzuoshi))

A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.

"The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection."

"画家邀请我们去他的工作室,观看他的最新系列作品。" (Huajia yaoqing women qu tade gongzuoshi, guankan tade zuixin xilie zuopin.)
athirst definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/əˈθɜːrst/
渴望, 渴求 (kěwàng, kěqiú)

Very eager or desirous for something.

"The explorer was athirst for adventure."

"探险家渴望冒险。" (Tànxiǎnjiā kěwàng màoxiǎn.)
athwart definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/əˈθwɔːrt/
横向地, 反对 (hengxiang de, fandui)

Across or in opposition to something.

"A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic."

"一棵倒下的树横在路上,阻碍了交通。" (Yi ke daoxia de shu heng zai lù shàng, zǔ'ài le jiāotōng.)
atomizer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈætəmaɪzər/
喷雾器 (penwuyi)

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

"She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly."

"她使用喷雾器均匀地涂抹香水。" (Ta shiyong penwuyi junyun de tupo xiangshui.)
attenuate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈtɛnjueɪt/
减弱 (jian ruo)

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something.

"The medicine helps attenuate the severity of the symptoms."

"这种药物有助于减轻症状的严重性。" (Zhe zhong yao wu you zhu yu jian qing zheng zhuang de yan zhong xing.)
attenuation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən
衰减, 减弱, 缩小 (shuāi jiǎn, jiǎn ruò, suō xiǎo)

The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.

"The attenuation of sound waves affects communication."

"声音波的衰减会影响通讯。" (Shēngyīn bō de shuāijiǎn huì yǐngxiǎng tōngxùn.)
augur definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈɔːɡər/
预示 (yùshì)

To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.

"Dark clouds augur a coming storm."

"乌云预示着即将来临的风暴。" (Wuyun yùshì zhe jíjiāng láilín de fēngbào.)
augury definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːɡjʊri/
预兆 (yùzhào)

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

"The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm."

"黑云被视为即将到来的风暴的预兆。" (Hēi yún bèi shì wéi jíjiāng dàolái de fēngbào de yùzhào.)
august definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈɡʌst/
庄严 (zhuangyan)

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.

"The king entered the hall with an august presence."

"国王以庄严的姿态走进了大厅。" (Guówáng yǐ zhuāngyán de zītài zǒu jìnle dàtīng.)
aureole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːriˌoʊl/
光环 (guānghuán)

A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.

"The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head."

"这幅画展示了圣人头上方的光环。" (Zhè fú huà zhǎnshìle shèngrén tóushàng fāng de guānghuán.)
auricle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːrɪkl̩/
耳朵的外部部分 (ěrduǒ de wàibù bùfen)

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

"The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection."

"医生检查了病人的耳朵外部部分是否有感染迹象。" (Yīshēng jiǎnchále bìngrén de ěrduǒ wàibù bùfen shìfǒu yǒu gǎnrǎn jìxiàng.)
auricular definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/
与耳朵有关 (yu erduo youguan)

Relating to the ear or hearing.

"The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature."

"医生使用耳廓温度计来检查病人的体温。" (Yisheng shiyong erkuo wendujì lái jiǎnchá bìngrén de tǐwēn.)
auriferous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɪfərəs/
含金的 (hán jīn de)

Containing or producing gold.

"The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains."

"矿工在山中发现了一个含金的矿脉。" (Kuànggōng zài shān zhōng fāxiànle yīgè hán jīn de kuàngmài.)
auroral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ɔːˈrɔːrəl/
与极光相关 (yǔ jíguāng xiāngguān)

Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.

"The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky."

"科学家们在夜空中观察到了欧若拉活动。" (Kēxuéjiāmen zài yèkōng zhōng guānchá dào le ōuruòlā huódòng.)
auscultation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/
听诊 (tingzhen)

The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.

"The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs."

"医生进行了听诊,以检查病人的肺部。" (Yisheng jinxing le tingzhen, yi jiancha bingren de feibu.)
auspice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːspɪs/
预兆, 保护 (yùzhào, bǎohù)

A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.

"The project was launched under the auspice of the government."

"该项目在政府的保护下启动。" (Gai xiàngmù zài zhèngfǔ de bǎohù xià qǐdòng.)
auspices definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun (plural) C2
/ˈɔːspɪsɪz/
庇护 (bihu)

Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.

"The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations."

"会议在联合国的支持下举行。" (Huiyi zai lianheguo de zhichi xia juxing.)
autarchy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈɔːtɑːrki/
自给自足 (ziji zizhu)

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

"The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports."

"这个国家试图实现自给自足,以减少对进口的依赖。" (Zhe ge guojia shitu shixian ziji zizhu, yi jian shao dui jin kou de yilai.)
autarky definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
ˈɔː.tɑː.ki
自给自足, 经济独立 (ziji zizu, jingji duli)

Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.

"Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports."

"一些国家通过减少对进口的依赖,追求自给自足。" (Yixie guojia tongguo jianshao dui import de yilai, zhuiqiu ziji zizu.)
avarice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈævərɪs/
贪婪 (tanlan)

extreme greed for wealth or material gain

"His avarice led him to exploit his workers."

"他的贪婪导致他剥削工人。" (Tā de tánlán dǎozhì tā bōxuē gōngrén.)
avaricious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/
贪婪的 (tān lán de)

having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain

"The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly."

"贪婪的房东不公正地提高了租金。" (Tānlán de fángdōng bù gōngzhèng dì tígāo le zūjīn.)
aver definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvɜːr/
坚称 (jiancheng)

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

"She averred that she was innocent."

"她坚称她是无辜的。" (Ta jiancheng ta shi wugu de.)
aviary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/
鸟舍 (niaoshe)

a large enclosure for keeping birds

"The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots."

"动物园为外来鹦鹉建了一个新的鸟舍。" (Dòngwùyuán wèi wàilái yīngwǔ jiàn le yīgè xīn de niǎoshè.)
avidity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/əˈvɪdəti/
热情 (rèqíng)

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

"He accepted the offer with avidity."

"他带着热情接受了这个提议。" (Tā dàizhe rèqíng jiēshòule zhège tíyì.)
avocation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/
副业 (fuyi)

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

"Painting is his avocation after office hours."

"绘画是他下班后的副业。" (Huìhuà shì tā xiàbān hòu de fùyè.)
avouch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvaʊtʃ/
确认 (quèrèn)

to affirm or assert something as true

"He avouched his innocence before the judge."

"他在法官面前确认了自己的清白。" (Tā zài fǎguān miànqián quèrènle zìjǐ de qīngbái.)
avow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvaʊ/
公开宣誓 (gongkai xuanshi)

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

"He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation."

"他毫不犹豫地公开宣誓忠诚于事业。" (Ta haobu youyu di gongkai xuanshi zhongcheng yu shiye.)
avulse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/əˈvʌls/
撕裂 (silie)

to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts

"The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation."

"外科医生在手术中必须把受损的组织撕裂。" (Wàikē yīshēng zài shǒushù zhōng bìxū bǎ shòusǔn de zǔzhī sīliè.)