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C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

诅咒的
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
村民们避开了山上的诅咒房子。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

前突颌骨
Meaning
Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.
Example
The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.
化石展示了一个明显的前突颌骨结构。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

电 / 强烈
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
新闻对观众产生了电震动效应。
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

可转移的
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
预算中的资金无法合法地转移。
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

索尔(音乐音阶的第五个音符)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
合唱团在排练时练习唱索尔音符。
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

条纹
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
岩石表面因冰川运动而被划出条纹。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

前厅
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
客人们在进入大厅之前,先在前厅等待。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

激烈的抨击
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
这篇文章是对政府政策的激烈抨击。
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

出租车
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
我叫了一辆出租车去机场。
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

止血带
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
医生使用止血带来止住出血。
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

折射望远镜
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
折射望远镜使用透镜聚焦光线。
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

猛禽
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
鹰是一个猛禽,拥有锋利的爪子。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

花花公子
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
这位政治家被揭露为一个臭名昭著的花花公子。
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

赶快去
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
他赶快去车站赶火车。
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演讲
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
他在仪式上开始演讲。
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

同质化
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
公司尝试在全球市场上使其产品同质化。
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

异端
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
教授以其在宗教问题上的异端观点而闻名。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

紫菀花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
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。
C2 noun /mʌsk/

Musk

麝香
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
香水中含有天然麝香,给它带来了异国情调的香气。
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
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 /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

策划
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
叛乱者试图反对国王密谋。
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

攻击
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
军队决定不在没有挑衅的情况下攻击。
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

厌人症
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
他的厌人症在他回避人群的方式中显而易见。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
她用冷水洗了脸。
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

形成角度
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
弧线在圆心处形成60度角。
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

根据
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
决定是根据规定做出的。
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

不宽容
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
新法律的不宽容让市民感到警觉。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

极端民族主义者
Meaning
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
Example
He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.
由于他的极端观点,他被贴上了极端民族主义者的标签。
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

母羊
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
母羊生下了双胞胎羔羊。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

可参考的
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
这个问题可以参考新的政策变化。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市议会成员
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
市议员提出了一个新的社区公园计划。
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

预兆, 保护
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
该项目在政府的保护下启动。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

纤细、柔韧且优雅的动作
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
舞者以优雅的丽索姆动作移动。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒəns/

intransigence

固执
Meaning
Refusal to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
The negotiations failed due to the intransigence of both parties.
由于双方的固执,谈判失败了。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敌对的 / 不利的
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
该政策对该国的经济增长不利。
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

沮丧
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后,他看起来沮丧。
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

圆形的
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
那只圆形的猫爬不上围栏。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

恶意的
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君的恶意行为摧毁了王国。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

绞刑架
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
在中世纪,罪犯常常在绞刑架上被处决,作为公众警告。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

笨拙
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
那个笨拙的服务员把饮料撒在桌子上。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

树状的
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
珊瑚有一个树状结构。
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

用力夺取
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
警察不得不从嫌疑人的手中夺走武器。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

语言
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
英语已经成为商业和科学的全球语言。
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

筛选;将谷物与稻草分离
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
委员会将把申请者名单减少到十个决赛选手。
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避开
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
她选择避开垃圾食品,选择更健康的饮食。
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下层植被
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
雨林的下层植被是小型哺乳动物和昆虫的家园。
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

十升
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
这个容器最多可以容纳一个十升的水。
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

令纸
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
办公室订购了十令纸。
C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning
a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture
Example
The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

与出生有关的
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
她在许多年后返回了她的出生村庄。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠术
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
魔术师让观众处于催眠状态。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不平衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
在许多社会中,富人和穷人之间存在明显的不平衡。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

无法纠正的
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
他是一个无法纠正的乐观主义者,从不放弃希望。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

抗议
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
他对不公平规则的抗议被忽视了。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

一种古老的弦乐器
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
音乐家在室内音乐会中演奏了一把古老的维奥尔。
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

暂停会议
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
总统决定暂停议会,直到危机得到解决。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

同步性
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
他们思想的同步性让所有人都感到惊讶。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副总督
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
副总督以国王的名义治理殖民地。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即兴的;即席的;未经准备的
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了一场令人印象深刻的即兴演讲。
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

研究语言在书面历史资料中的应用; 语言学
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
她将自己的职业生涯献给了语言学,研究古代手稿。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

距离单位(220码或大约201米)
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters
Example
The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.
马跑了一个弗隆后才减速。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

命令
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
证人被要求在法庭上讲真话。
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

摇摆不定
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
他在职业选择之间的持续犹豫让他的父母感到沮丧。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

有壳鱼
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
有壳鱼以其独特的保护性外壳而闻名。
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

沉没
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
在大雨之后,田地的沉没持续了几天。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

五香粉
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
当她在油中加热五香粉时,香气充满了厨房。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

少女期
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
这首诗歌庆祝了少女时期的纯真。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

无与伦比
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
她的美貌在该地区被认为是无与伦比的。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
选举充满了政治欺诈。
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

使用押头韵
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
诗人经常押头韵来创造节奏。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

授予人
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
授予人将财产权转移给了非营利组织。
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受赠人
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
奖学金基金的受赠人表达了深深的感激之情。
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 /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

挥霍
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
他的挥霍导致了破产。
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

异端
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
牧师将这本书谴责为异端。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

长臂猿
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
长臂猿用它的长臂在树林间优雅地摆动。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
化学命名法对初学者来说可能很难理解。
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

城市居民 (富裕的中产阶级)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
这个布尔戈被尊敬为城市中的繁荣商人。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

无限
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
宇宙常被描述为无限的。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
工人们砍伐木材建造小屋。
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 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

自大, 傲慢
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
他的演讲充满了自大和傲慢。
C2 noun /ˈθiːɪzəm/

theism

有神论
Meaning
Belief in the existence of a god or gods, especially a creator who intervenes in the universe.
Example
Theism is central to many world religions.
有神论是许多世界宗教的核心。
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

与酶有关的
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
酶反应调节人体的新陈代谢。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
受伤后,她痛苦地扭曲了脸。
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 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初始
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
项目的初始阶段是通过充满热情的规划来标志的。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

变形
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
毛毛虫变形成蝴蝶。
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

征用
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府决定征用这块土地来修建一条新高速公路。
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
这支爵士六重奏用温暖、分层的声音填满了小俱乐部。
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

使多样化
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
艺术家使用不同的阴影来使设计变得多样化。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

附加旋律
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱团为赞美诗添加了一段美丽的附加旋律。
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 /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
C2 noun /ˈflætʃələns/

flatulence

消化系统中的气体积聚
Meaning
the accumulation of gas in the digestive system; excessive gas in the stomach or intestines
Example
Eating beans can sometimes cause flatulence.
吃豆子有时会引起腹胀。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。
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 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

微弱的愿望
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
他对绘画的兴趣从未超越一个微弱的愿望。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽毛状的
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
蕨类植物的叶片结构是羽毛状的。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

抹去
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
时间已经抹去了旧墓碑上的字母。
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

具有厚皮的大型哺乳动物
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
动物园里有几只厚皮兽,包括大象和犀牛。
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

冈吉斯叶鱼
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
冈吉斯叶鱼通常在孟加拉国的河流中发现。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

奉献
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
她在教堂里点燃了一支奉献的蜡烛作为祈祷。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

黄麻叶
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
黄麻叶富含维生素和矿物质,常在孟加拉美食中与扁豆一起煮。
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

军鼓
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
鼓手在游行中打出了稳定的节奏。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

认识论
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
认识论探索公正的信仰和意见之间的区别。
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

刺鼻和不愉快
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
火灾的刺鼻烟雾让每个人都咳嗽。
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪恶的,犯罪的,或道德上糟糕的
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
警方揭露了一个邪恶的阴谋,试图欺骗投资者。
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神职的
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
仪式具有明显的神职特征。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.