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C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装备
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
士兵们穿戴着全套战斗装备。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

煽动，激起
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
他的演讲导致了该地区暴力的激化。
C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

烦恼
Meaning
the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
Example
She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.
她在反复的延迟后，无法掩饰她的烦恼。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

以凸起图案装饰
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
邀请卡上压印着金色字母。
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

阿基里斯式
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
他的阿基里斯式骄傲让他对危险视而不见。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

告别辞
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
教授在退休仪式上发表了感人的告别辞。
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁令
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
禁止童工劳动是人权的重要成就。
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

喧闹的
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
喧闹的观众要求乐队再来一首歌。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

乐器演奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
乐器演奏者在小提琴上演奏了一首美丽的独奏曲。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

过时的
Meaning
old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age
Example
The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.
工厂里充满了过时的机器，这些机器减慢了生产。
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

敌基督
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
有些人害怕未来出现敌基督。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

极小的
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
模范村庄里充满了极小的房屋。
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

适当
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
公司应该听取客户的意见。
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

两院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
美国有一个两院制的立法机构，由参议院和众议院组成。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
邻居们开始争论边界墙。
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

欢迎辞
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
她在毕业典礼上发表了欢迎辞。
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

无礼
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
学生的无礼行为让全班震惊。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期的
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
初期的风暴使天空变得阴暗而沉重。
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

过时的
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
过时的技术无法与现代设备竞争。
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

嗜睡
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
一顿重餐后的嗜睡让人难以集中注意力。
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

非道德地
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
他以非道德的方式行事，忽视了他的行为后果。
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

进展
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
该公司在移动市场取得了显著进展。
C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

过度吹嘘
Meaning
praised or boasted about, especially excessively
Example
The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.
过度吹嘘的技术未能交付预期的结果。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

有效的
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
她的有效努力为社区带来了和平。
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

挪用公款
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会计被指控挪用公司资金。
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

淹没, 用事情或人淹没某人或某物
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
广告后，公司被大量请求淹没。
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
“玫瑰”这个词的指示是一个花的种类。
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐烂的
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

堵塞
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
管道因矿物沉积物而被堵塞。
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

坚韧且经验丰富
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
那个经验丰富的侦探在犯罪现场毫无惊讶之情。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

女家庭教师
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
年轻女士在节日期间由一位杜埃纳陪同。
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

懒惰
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
她太懒了，早上不想从床上起来。
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注释
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
教授对圣经章节进行了详细的注释。
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

轻浮的
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
他轻浮的言论惹怒了老师。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

坚固的鞋子；口音
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
他为婚礼买了一双时尚的布罗格鞋。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

缺乏思考
Meaning
Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.
Example
It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.
他做出如此粗鲁的评论是缺乏思考的。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

游泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
她参加了游泳课程，以提高她的游泳技巧。
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味的
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
厨师准备了一道美味的菜肴，令桌上的每个人都非常喜欢。
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
他会不停地谈论他的微小成就。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反气旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
一个反气旋带来了晴朗的天气。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

相称的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
薪资将与经验相称。
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

与捕鱼相关
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
他对捕鱼技术和鱼种有深刻的了解。
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

放回剑鞘
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
他在决斗后迅速把剑重新放回剑鞘。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

平衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
她的冷静在激烈的辩论中创造了平衡。
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自给自足, 经济独立
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
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。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

密封
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
他用密封胶封住了窗框，以阻止空气流通。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

恳求
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
她在激烈的争论中恳求和平。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

混乱的打斗
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
在足球比赛中爆发了一场混乱的打斗。
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

厌恶
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
她对这个行为的残忍感到深深的厌恶。
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

虚荣
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
他的演讲充满了虚荣和自我吹嘘。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛndiˌɛri/

incendiary

煽动性的 / 挑衅的
Meaning
designed to cause fires or stir up conflict
Example
The politician’s incendiary remarks angered the crowd.
政治家的挑衅性言论激怒了人群。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

海角
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯塔矗立在俯瞰大海的海角上。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

忘恩负义
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
他的忘恩负义伤害了她的感情，尽管她为他做了这么多。
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

热情
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
老师的热情激励了她的学生。
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致的
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
目击者给出了与事件不一致的陈述。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鸟类每年会脱羽。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

粘稠
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
树汁有一种粘稠的质地，粘在他的手上。
C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

被时间磨损
Meaning
Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.
Example
The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.
被时间磨损的房子带着历史和怀旧的感觉。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

军火
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
军队在城市外的一个安全设施中存储军火。
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

预示
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗云预示着暴风雨。
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

营养物
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
土壤为植物提供养分。
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

安定性
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
她在危机中的安定性给所有人留下了深刻的印象。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

传记
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
图书馆里有一位诗人的旧传记。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

插入符号 (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
编辑器放置了一个插入符号来显示缺失的单词应该插入的位置。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

固执
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
固执的律师拒绝放弃案件。
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

一位沉迷于感官享受的男人
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
那位年老的鲁埃把他的财富都浪费在赌博和女人身上。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
一束月光照亮了安静的森林空地。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

导电的
Meaning
capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat
Example
Copper is highly conductible to electricity.
铜的导电性很高。
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

八哥
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
八哥鸟重复了我说的每一个词。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

奉承
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
服务员对每个顾客鞠了一躬。
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸福
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目追随
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
盲目追随的学生从未质疑过他们老师的意见。
C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

都市的
Meaning
showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication
Example
He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.
他是一个都市绅士，在派对上迷住了所有人。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

可修复的
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
这个错误很严重，但仍然是可修复的。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

巴尔卡罗尔
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
乐团演奏了一首美丽的巴尔卡罗尔，令我想起了威尼斯。
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

尴尬
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
他在被抓到撒谎后，给了我一个尴尬的表情。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

财务主管
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
财务主管批准了新图书馆的预算。
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

突然接近并与某人交谈
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
记者在法院外被抗议者突然围住。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

混乱的
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
广播中充满了难以理解的信息。
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

懦夫
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
他在危机中像个懦夫一样表现。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

不可避免地
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
他不得不不可避免地接受这个决定。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

新拉丁语
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
许多科学名称来源于新拉丁语。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
这座寺庙有一种神秘的氛围，令人敬畏。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

淫荡
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
那些淫荡的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
C2 noun /ˈlɛvi/

levee

堤坝
Meaning
An embankment built to prevent the overflow of a river or to hold back water.
Example
The town built a levee to protect itself from flooding.
该市建造了一座堤坝，以防洪水。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

偏离
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
他的演讲充满了偏离主题的内容，使得很难跟上主要论点。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

懒惰
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
他被看作是一个没有目标的懒惰年轻人。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

玷污
Meaning
To stain, especially with blood.
Example
His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.
他的手在战斗后被血染。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

胡言乱语
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
他漫无目的地谈论着他的旧记忆。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

六翼天使
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
彩色玻璃窗描绘了一个展开翅膀的六翼天使。
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
那个醉酒的粗人把派对弄得一团糟。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

纵火狂
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
纵火狂因点燃多座建筑而被逮捕。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

可扩散的
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
氧气可以通过细胞膜扩散。
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

使惊讶
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众惊呆了。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

保护的
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
森林的守护灵被认为是保护旅行者的存在。
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

象形文字的
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
考古学家仔细研究了象形文字铭文。
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

过度注重外貌和衣着的男人
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
年轻的丹迪在聚会前花了几个小时打理自己。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

超越
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
年轻的骑手在比赛中成功超越了他的竞争对手。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

植物的
Meaning
relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation
Example
The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.
汤有一种独特的植物味。
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

争执, 争吵
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
两位司机之间发生了简短的争执。
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

炫耀
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
亿万富翁的派对充满了炫耀和奢华。
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

严厉的
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
她那严厉的语气让嘈杂的课堂安静下来。
C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

典范的
Meaning
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
Example
Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.
她的成功故事是教育可以提供的机会的典范。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

超额的
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
他的捐赠是超额的，远远超过任何人要求的。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

装病
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
他试图装病以逃避上学。
C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

雕像般的
Meaning
Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.
Example
She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.
她有着雕像般的身形，每走到哪里都会吸引视线。
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

现存
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
只有几份古老图书馆的手稿仍然存在。
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

大规模搜捕
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
警察发起了大规模搜捕，试图抓捕逃犯。
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西方
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西方有着悠久的哲学思想历史。
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

邋遢
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
他穿着一件邋遢的旧夹克，散发着潮湿的气味。
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

去乡村 / 从大学暂时开除
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
他决定去乡村生活以逃避繁忙的城市生活。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

节拍器
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
她用节拍器练习钢琴，以保持稳定的节奏。
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

涂抹仪式
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
新领导人的涂抹仪式是一项神圣的仪式。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

严厉批评
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
老师因为学生不诚实而严厉批评了他。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
该部落被早期探险家描述为半文明。