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C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

由于摩擦而导致的皮肤或表面的擦伤或磨损
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
他在摔倒后膝盖上受了一个轻微的擦伤。
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
共和国由人民的代表治理。
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

出生; 起源; 开端;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
他们第一个孩子的出生是一个喜悦的时刻。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

赔偿性的
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
法院判给他赔偿性赔偿金。
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

与牛相关的
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
她的牛性表情没有表达任何情感。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微小
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
她对这个项目的贡献微乎其微。
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

麻雀
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
麻雀愉快地从树枝上啁啾。
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

欺诈
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
公司被指控试图欺骗投资者。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

保持
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
在教育机构中保持纪律至关重要。
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

实验室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
学生们在化学实验室进行了实验。
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 /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
她是环境保护的坚定支持者。
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

技术的; 专业的;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
手册包含操作机器的技术说明。
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

酒鬼
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
这本小说描绘了一位酒鬼的悲惨堕落，他因酒精失去了一切。
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

追求者
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
她有许多追求者争夺她的注意力。
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

爬行
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
她悄悄地走上楼梯，以免吵醒任何人。
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

暗示
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
教授在讲座中提到了莎士比亚。
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非语言
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
非语言提示在有效沟通中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

虚弱的
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
该疾病对他的健康产生了衰弱的影响。
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

使震惊
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
魔术师的最后一个表演使所有观众感到震惊。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

绳子
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
他用一根强绳子绑住了包裹。
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
背叛后，他感到失落于希望和信任。
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

抛弃
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
船员们不得不抛弃货物，以挽救沉船。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

难以置信地
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
从山顶看到的景色是难以置信地美丽。
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
在山中发现了一只恐龙化石。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

严格
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
公司有严格的着装要求，所有员工都必须遵守。
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

陈述的
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
陈述句只是陈述一个事实或意见。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

努力地
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
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。
A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

商店
Meaning
a place where goods are sold to customers
Example
I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.
我需要去商店买一些杂货。
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

抱怨
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
她倾向于为最小的不便抱怨。
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗议
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
工人的抗议反对不公平待遇被忽视了。
B2 noun draʊt

drought

干旱
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
干旱显著影响农作物的生长。
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪstri/

chemistry

化学
Meaning
the branch of science that studies substances and their interactions; also the emotional connection between people
Example
They have great chemistry and work well together.
他们之间有很好的化学反应，工作默契。
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

黑蜜蜂
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
黑蜜蜂在花园里的花丛中嗡嗡作响。
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

信封
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
她把信封好，并寄出了。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

在封建制度下拥有的土地；一个控制区域或领域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
骑士因其服务而获得了领主授予的封地。
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 排除
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
从列表中省略他的名字是故意的。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥疮
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医生在检查了皮疹后诊断他为疥疮。
A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

系
Meaning
to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition
Example
Please tie your shoelaces before running.
请在跑步前系紧鞋带。
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

颤抖着走路
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
那位老人拄着拐杖走过街道，步履蹒跚。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持
Meaning
To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.
Example
The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.
这位名人支持了新的护肤产品。
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶猛，暴力，强度
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
风暴的猛烈程度是毁灭性的。
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

情人
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
秘密情人终于被揭露。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

俯卧
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
他在长时间的战斗后趴倒在地。
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

慷慨地
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
她慷慨地捐钱帮助穷人。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər kleɪm/

counter-claim

反诉
Meaning
a claim made to rebut a previous claim, often in legal contexts
Example
The defendant filed a counter-claim against the plaintiff.
被告对原告提起了反诉。
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

咆哮
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
狗对陌生人咆哮。
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

重要资源
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
水是孟加拉国的重要资源之一。
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

爱开玩笑的人; 喜欢开玩笑的人
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
班级的那个玩笑鬼总是用机智的笑话让大家笑出声。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒冷
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
十二月的早晨很寒冷。
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

多话的; 话多的
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
多话的销售员谈了几个小时关于他的产品。
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

憔悴
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
经过几周的生病，他看起来又苍白又憔悴。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

可防御的 / 合理的
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
她的决定在法律上是可防御的。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不利
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
团队在不利的天气条件下开始了他们的旅程。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时，项目仍处于其开始阶段。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置换
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
通过尝试所有可能的拼图块置换，可以解决这个难题。
A2 noun /tuːθ/

Tooth

牙齿
Meaning
a hard white structure in the mouth used for biting and chewing food
Example
She brushes her teeth twice a day.
她每天刷两次牙。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

文章
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
他写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

重要的
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
社交媒体对人际关系有重要影响。
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

全球倡议
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
全球倡议激发了更好的废物管理实践。
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

希望
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
希望明天天气会很好。
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

羊
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
农民养着一大群羊。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
曾经繁荣的帝国开始衰退成混乱。
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

预感
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
她预感到即将来临的灾难。
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

贫困
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
医院为贫困患者提供免费护理。
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

拳头; 拳击
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
他在赢得冠军比赛后举起了拳头。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

驱散
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
老师的解释消除了学生们的困惑。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口试
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce 考试评估沟通技巧。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

批准 / 赞扬
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

浪潮
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
在城市中发生了一系列盗窃事件。
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 在中间
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
项目正在完成的过程中。
C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

锯末
Meaning
The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.
Example
The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.
地板上覆盖着来自木工工作的锯末。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古希腊人实践多神教，崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
她试图通过旅行逃避她平凡的日常。
A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

通常; 一般
Meaning
in most cases; generally; as a rule
Example
I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.
我通常每天早上7点起床。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

友好
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
他的友好使他在同事中很受欢迎。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
贸易政策的自由化吸引了外国投资。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

不可避免的; 无法回避的; 必然的
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
这个会议是无法避免的，我们必须参加。
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行动
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
需要立即采取行动来控制污染。
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

打印机
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
打印机准时交付了婚礼请柬。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

也
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
她唱得很美，还弹吉他。
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
请在入口处出示你的身份证件。
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

骚动
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
政治家的言论在媒体上引发了一场轰动。
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

问
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
我可以问你一个关于作业的问题吗？
C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

盛大场面, 宣传
Meaning
a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention
Example
The new product was launched with much fanfare.
新产品在盛大场面下发布。
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁制
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
国家在几十年的独裁制下遭受痛苦。
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

征服
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
帝国试图征服邻国。
A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

担心
Meaning
to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned
Example
Don't worry about the exam results.
不要担心考试结果。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

极乐
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
对她来说，花园是一个个人的极乐世界。
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

高瘦且笨拙
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
那个笨拙的青少年在跳舞时跌倒了。
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

警告的
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
她投给他一个警告的眼神。
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

裁决
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
法院的裁决对被告有利。
B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

臀部
Meaning
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.
Example
She put her hands on her hips.
她把手放在臀部上。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

体力或脑力劳动
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
过度的exertion可能导致疲劳和精疲力竭。
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

一种医疗程序，用于打开阻塞或狭窄的血管，这些血管向心脏输送血液。
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
现在，通过机器人辅助，血管成形术更加安全。
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
牙医让她把口腔里的唾液漱掉。
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

错误的思想
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
这项政策被认为是错误的思想并且有害。
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐用性
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
材料的耐用性会影响性能。
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

水道口
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
船只进入了沿海的一条狭窄的水道口。
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侣
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
那位僧侣每天花几个小时冥想。
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

独立
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
一个独立的机构确保政府的透明度。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

忏悔的
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
牧师讲了关于宽恕的忏悔讲道。
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

临时住宿
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
士兵们在废弃的房子里找到了临时住宿。
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描绘
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
这部小说描绘了乡村生活的生动图景。
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

折衷主义
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
建筑师的作品展示了折衷主义，融合了现代和传统元素。
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

同龄人影响
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
同龄人影响可以显著塑造青少年的行为。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

说谎者
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
因为他是个惯常的说谎者，所以没人信任他。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

插入
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
编辑在手稿中插入了一个缺失的段落。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 轻微, 精细
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
艺术家对色彩的运用既微妙又有力。
A1 adjective /truː/

True

真实的; 真实的;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
努力工作会带来成功，这是真的。
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

值得
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
她努力工作，值得认可。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/

exhilarating

令人振奋的
Meaning
Making someone feel very excited, happy, or thrilled.
Example
Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience of his life.
跳伞是他一生中最令人振奋的经历。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

不舒服
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
这个椅子太不舒服了，我坐在上面超过十分钟就坐不下来了。
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

轻视
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
他绝不会轻视诚实的工作，无论它多么卑微。
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

银行
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
她把钱存入了银行。