C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。

C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎缩

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

没有规律的锻炼，肌肉随着时间的推移可能会萎缩。

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

声学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

大厅的优良声学效果让管弦乐团的声音丰富而清晰。

C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

喧闹 / 不必要的活动

Meaning

a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty

Example

Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.

不再多言，我们开始仪式。

C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

累积

Meaning

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Example

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

每个月储蓄账户上会积累利息。

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

重新

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

在失败后，他们重新开始了这个项目。

C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

艰苦的

Meaning

Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Example

The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.

穿越群山的徒步旅行是一段艰苦的旅程。

C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

增加

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

公司计划增加其劳动力。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

反奴隶制

Meaning

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

Example

The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.

反奴隶制运动在19世纪获得了动力。

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。

C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。

C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大主教

Meaning

A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.

Example

The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.

大主教对成千上万的人发表了布道。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

军械库

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

军队将武器保存在一个安全的军械库中。

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

辅助

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

医院有一个备用发电机，以防紧急情况。

C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

重新

Meaning

In a new or different way; once more.

Example

After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.

失败后，她决定重新开始她的生活。

C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

亲和力

Meaning

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

Example

She has an affinity for classical music.

她对古典音乐有亲和力。

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

邻近性

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

这两座建筑物的邻近性使得它们的连接变得容易。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型

Meaning

not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal

Example

The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.

医生说这是一个非典型的病例。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

听觉的

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

讲座是一次听觉体验，和一次智力体验一样。

C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning

a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged

Example

The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。

C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

冷漠

Meaning

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Example

He remained aloof during the entire discussion.

他在整个讨论过程中都显得冷漠。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

尸检

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

尸检显示受害者死于中毒。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

学校与当地大学有合作关系。

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

配额，分配

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

每个部门都收到了资源分配。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

友好且愉快；性格好；善良

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

我的邻居非常友好，总是热情地问候每个人。

C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

担忧的

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Example

He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.

他对在一个陌生的国家开始一份新工作感到担忧。

C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

有志者

Meaning

a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement

Example

She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.

她是大学最高奖学金的有志者。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

煎熬

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

她为是否做出了正确的决定而痛苦了好几天。

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

痛苦

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

贫困是世界许多地方的常见痛苦。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的

Meaning

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

Example

The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.

这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

认证

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

认证确保了机构的可信度。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

拍卖师

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

拍卖师在竞价过程中迅速提高了价格。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

设备

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

该设备设计为环保型。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

一臂之力

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

她带着一臂之力的书走进了图书馆。

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

警告

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

老师因为学生迟到而警告他们。

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

先锋派

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

20世纪的先锋派重新塑造了现代艺术。

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

校友

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

他是哈佛大学的校友。

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

选集

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

她为新的诗歌选集贡献了一首诗。

C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金

Meaning

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

Example

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

青铜是铜和锡的合金。

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

碱性物质

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

肥皂含有碱，能帮助去除油脂。

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

土著

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

土著人已经保护了他们的传统数千年。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏

Meaning

Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.

Example

The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.

这道菜与辣酱一起作为配菜提供。

C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

无政府状态

Meaning

a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority

Example

The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.

政权崩溃导致街头的无政府状态。

C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

附加

Meaning

to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list

Example

She decided to append a note to the end of the report.

她决定在报告的末尾添加一条注释。

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

贫血

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

基因疗法有效地治疗贫血。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的

Meaning

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

Example

It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

可以说，科技改善了我们的生活质量。

C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸收

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

植物有助于吸收二氧化碳。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。

C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

总检察长

Meaning

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

Example

The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.

总检察长宣布了加强司法的新的改革。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙的; 机智的; 狡猾的

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

她给出了一个巧妙的回答，避开了真正的问题。

C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒药

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Example

The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.

医生迅速给蛇毒注射了解毒药。

C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

动画

Meaning

to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons

Example

The artist will animate the characters for the movie.

艺术家将为电影动画化角色。

C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

末日的

Meaning

Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.

Example

The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.

这部电影描绘了核战争后的末日未来。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

爱是仇恨的对立面。

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疏远

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

他粗鲁的行为使许多朋友疏远了他。

C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上升的，主导的

Meaning

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

Example

She is an ascendant leader in the political party.

她是政治党派中的一位上升的领袖。

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

炼金术

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。

C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言

Meaning

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Example

The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.

古老的格言说，诚实是最好的政策。

C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

孔洞 / 缝隙

Meaning

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

Example

Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.

光线通过墙上的小孔径进入。

C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

淹没

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

市场被廉价的进口商品淹没。

C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻击者

Meaning

a person who attacks another

Example

The police arrested the assailant at the scene.

警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。

C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

持久的

Meaning

lasting for a long time; enduring

Example

She had an abiding love for her hometown.

她对故乡有着持久的爱。

C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Example

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

这些遗址是这座城市古代的象征。

C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

农业的

Meaning

Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.

Example

The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.

这个国家的经济仍然主要是农业的。

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

不在场证明

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

她有一个强有力的辩解，证明她在偷窃发生时在电影院。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

引水道

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

罗马人建造了引水道来为他们的城市提供水。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

热情的; 狂热的; 激情的

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

她是环保事业的热情支持者。

C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

截肢

Meaning

to cut off a limb from the body by surgery

Example

The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.

事故后，医生不得不截肢他的腿。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

专制

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

专制的育儿方式常常限制孩子的独立性。

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反义词

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ 是 ‘cold’ 的反义词。

C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的

Meaning

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Example

Something seems amiss with the car's engine.

汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

阿凡达

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

她将自己的社交媒体头像更换为新的卡通形象。

C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

机智

Meaning

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astuteness helped in negotiations.

他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。

C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症

Meaning

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.

事故发生后，她患上了健忘症，无法记起自己的名字。

C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

进入

Meaning

the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place

Example

No admittance without a valid ticket.

没有有效票据不能进入。

C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象

Meaning

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

Example

Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.

抽象使复杂的想法能够以简化的形式表达。

C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高空

Meaning

Up in or into the air; overhead.

Example

The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.

风筝在晴空中高飞。

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

贫血

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

医生为她的贫血状态开了铁补充剂。

C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

她对提案做出了肯定的回答。

C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

激怒

Meaning

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

Example

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

他粗鲁的言辞只会使同事们产生敌对情绪。

C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

丰盛地

Meaning

more than sufficiently; generously

Example

She was amply rewarded for her hard work.

她因努力工作而得到了丰厚的奖励。

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

暴行

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界谴责对平民犯下的暴行。

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

刺客

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

总统被保安人员保护，免受潜在刺客的攻击。

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

absorbent

吸收性的

Meaning

able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs

Example

This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.

这条毛巾非常吸收性，而且干得很快。

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

铁砧

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

铁匠将热铁放在铁砧上。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋天的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

Example

The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.

红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

红棕色

Meaning

reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair

Example

She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.

她有一头长长的红棕色头发，在阳光下闪闪发光。

C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

通过重新排列另一个单词或短语的字母而形成的单词或短语。

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' 是 'silent' 的变位词。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。

C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好地

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。

C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远

Meaning

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

Example

Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.

疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。

C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拜 / 深厚的爱

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

粉丝们展示了他们对歌手的崇拜。

C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

固执的; 坚定的; 不屈不挠的

Meaning

একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;

Example

She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.

她在决定离开公司时非常坚持。

C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

资产配置

Meaning

An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.

Example

Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.

正确的资产配置是财务增长的关键。

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

圆形剧场

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

音乐会在一个古老的圆形剧场举行。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称赞

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

观众因其出色的表演而为演员喝彩。

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

适应

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

适应新气候需要时间。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

专制

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

经理的专制风格使员工不愿意分享他们的想法。

C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

吞并

Meaning

the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state

Example

The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.

该地区的吞并引发了国际谴责。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住所

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

他们邀请我们去他们简朴的住所。

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

归因于，归咎于

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning

A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.

Example

The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.

C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他主义

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

她的利他主义本性促使她为慈善事业做志愿者工作。

C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

赡养费

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

法院命令他每月支付赡养费给他的前妻。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

热情，激情

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

她用热情谈论她的新项目。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

该国在几十年的专制下受苦。

C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning

acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law

Example

The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.

C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞

Meaning

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

Example

The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.

文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

伏击

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

士兵们计划在黎明时伏击敌人。

C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

附着

Meaning

the process or state of sticking to something

Example

Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.

瓷砖保持在原位需要强附着力。

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

对抗的

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

这两家公司在市场上有对抗的关系。

C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

胆量

Meaning

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

Example

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

他质疑权威的胆量令人钦佩。

C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

腹部的

Meaning

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

Example

He complained of severe abdominal pain.

他抱怨剧烈的腹部疼痛。