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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。
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

营
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
这个营被部署到前线。
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

治愈
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
时间会治愈所有的伤口。
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

超越
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
他超越传统方法的努力值得赞扬。
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

黝黑的
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
那个水手的脸因为多年在阳光下工作而变得黝黑。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公正无私
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
法官因其公正无私的案件处理方式而受到赞扬。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先兆
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
盛开的花朵预示着春天的到来。
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

烟道
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
烟囱的烟道需要定期清理。
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

南方
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
太阳从东方升起，西方落下。
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

剧集
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
这部戏剧的最后一集被数百万人观看。
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

卡尔文主义
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
加尔文主义在塑造新教神学中发挥了重要作用。
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

用角刺穿
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
公牛在斗牛过程中刺伤了斗牛士。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

房东
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
房东从所有租户那里收取了每月租金。
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

钝的，直率的
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
她直率的评论冒犯了某些人。
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

后代
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
这座纪念碑是为后代的利益而建造的。
A1 noun /speɪs/

space

空间
Meaning
The dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move.
Example
Space exploration expands human knowledge.
太空探索扩展了人类的知识。
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。
B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

超级食物
Meaning
Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.
Example
Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.
蓝莓和菠菜是富含维生素的超级食物。
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

节俭
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
她非常节俭，总是为未来存钱。
B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

评论
Meaning
something that is said; a comment
Example
She made a remark about the weather.
她对天气做了一个评论。
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

可行的; 实用的
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
我们需要一个可行的解决方案来迅速解决这个问题。
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟练和技巧
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
他在谈判中的熟练帮助成功地完成了交易。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

不容置疑
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true
Example
The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.
他的罪行证据是不容置疑的。
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
罗马帝国延续了几个世纪。
A2 adverb /ˈslaɪtli/

slightly

略微
Meaning
to a small degree or extent
Example
The temperature has slightly increased today.
今天温度略有上升。
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

对称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建筑的对称性给游客留下了深刻的印象。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

队列
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
研究人员比较了不同队列的健康结果。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。
B1 noun /ɪkˈsep.ʃən/

Exception

例外
Meaning
a person or thing that is excluded from a general statement or does not follow a rule
Example
Most students passed the exam, with the exception of a few who were absent.
大多数学生通过了考试，唯一的例外是几位缺席的学生。
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

可怕的; 恐怖的; 骇人的;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
这场事故是一个可怕的景象，令人无法忍受。
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然地
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
她在数学上自然地出色。
B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

重建
Meaning
to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.
村民们一起努力，在洪水后重建了桥梁。
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

意外的好运
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
找到那本旧照片集是纯粹的意外的好运。
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。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

差异, 不一致, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
审计揭示了报告的收入与实际收入之间的差异。
C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

颂歌
Meaning
A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.
Example
The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.
这篇文章是对大自然美丽的颂歌。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

教练
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
驾校教练对新学员非常耐心。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

触控笔
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

强迫
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
经理试图迫使员工加班。
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
她向所有孩子展示了母亲般的关爱和温情。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

稀缺 / 缺乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
由于资金短缺，项目被推迟了。
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

结束 / 苏格兰威士忌
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
报告停止了关于合并的谣言。
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

谨慎
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
他给记者一个谨慎的回答。
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

鼻音的
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
他因感冒说话带有鼻音。
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

侦察
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
士兵们进行了敌营的侦察。
A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形状; 外观
Meaning
the external form or appearance of something; condition or state
Example
The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画出了完美的圆形形状。
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

进展
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
技术的进展推动了创新。
A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

糖果
Meaning
a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces
Example
The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.
孩子们在万圣节兴奋地收到糖果。
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
重力将物体吸引到地球表面。
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

收购, 获取, 获得
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
公司的收购策略促进了增长。
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

诋毁
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
丑闻使这位政治家在公众眼中失去了信誉。
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。
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

夹板
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
医生为病人的断臂稳定应用了夹板。
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

敲击; 叩响
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
深夜时，门外传来了一声响亮的敲击声。
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

兴奋
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
这条新闻在球迷中引起了极大的兴奋。
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

可持续农业
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
可持续农业实践在保护环境的同时确保粮食安全。
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星的
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
天文学家使用恒星时间来追踪星星的位置。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定的
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
她是该党的推定候选人。
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生还
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
他成功地生还了风暴。
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

充电
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
电动车充电站在城市中越来越多。
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

二十
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
他二十岁。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

发射
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
工厂将烟雾排放到大气中。
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
C1 verb কনডেন্স

condense

凝结
Meaning
To change from gas to liquid form; to become denser.
Example
Water vapor condenses into raindrops.
水蒸气凝结成雨滴。
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

奇异果
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
我喜欢早餐吃新鲜的奇异果。
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界文化遗产地
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
孙达班是联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产地。
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山间湖泊
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
我们在高地附近的一个宁静的山间湖泊旁露营。
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。
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。
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

喂
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
她每天早上喂鸟。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

小气; 吝啬
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
他太小气，不愿意在除必要的东西外花钱。
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

筛子
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
她使用筛子将面粉与结块分开。
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

扩展
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
扩展教育机会有助于减少不平等。
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

传播
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
整个社区充满了希望的传播。
C2 noun /spliːn/

spleen

脾脏; 愤怒
Meaning
an organ in the body that produces lymphocytes and filters blood; also refers to bad temper or spite
Example
He vented his spleen on his coworkers after the meeting.
会议后，他把愤怒发泄在同事身上。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

可耻的
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
军队遭遇了可耻的失败。
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

计划
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
一个好的计划让你保持专注。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完美
Meaning
Not perfect; having faults or flaws.
Example
The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.
这幅画很美，尽管它不完美。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承，他说服了老板给他加薪。
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

竞争力
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
竞争力对经济可持续性至关重要。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

资格
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
资格标准确保公平。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

支架
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
工人们建造了一个木制支架来支撑临时桥梁。
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 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

入口; 注册
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
他在截止日期前提交了参加比赛的入口。
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

画画
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
她喜欢在空闲时间画风景画。
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
烟火在夜空中闪烁。
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

故事
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
那位老人讲述了他的冒险故事。
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

强迫
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
合同使公司有义务提供及时服务。
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

傲慢
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
他的傲慢使别人很难接近他。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

恰当
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
她的评论对于这个情况特别恰当。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

智能
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
智能是AI发展的关键。
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

嫁接; 腐败
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
园丁用嫁接法将不同品种的苹果树结合在一起。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯竭
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
过度使用地下水会导致水资源的枯竭。
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

系统策略
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
采取了系统策略来实现目标。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

哀悼者
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
哀悼者聚集在墓地，表示他们的敬意。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同时
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
节日与国庆假日是同时发生的。
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 屠杀
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
和平条约被签署，以防止进一步的流血。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
士兵自豪地佩戴着他团的徽章。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

疑病症患者
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
他被认为是一个疑病症患者，总是为自己的健康担忧。
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

偏见的
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
这篇文章因其偏见的语气而受到批评。
B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

尴尬
Meaning
causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with
Example
There was an awkward silence after his joke.
他的笑话之后，出现了尴尬的沉默。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

声誉; 名声
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
这位科学家因其发现而获得了国际声誉。
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

伤心
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她感到伤心。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

启发性的
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
这部纪录片既娱乐又启发人心。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒes.tɪŋ/

Jesting

打趣的
Meaning
joking or teasing in a playful manner
Example
He was only jesting when he said he would quit his job.
他只是开玩笑地说自己要辞掉工作。
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

麻烦; 不便; 困难
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
在线预订门票可以帮你省去在剧院排长队的麻烦。
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

高速公路
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
由于事故，高速公路被封锁了。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不和谐
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化不和谐造成了误解。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

选区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
她在自己的选区内不知疲倦地竞选。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

专横
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
她那种专横的语气让其他人很难反驳。
A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

整个
Meaning
complete; entire; all of something
Example
He ate the whole pizza by himself.
他一个人把整张披萨吃光了。
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

可折叠的
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
她为露营买了一个可折叠的椅子。
B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

检测
Meaning
to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious
Example
The security system can detect movement in the building.
安全系统可以检测到建筑物内的运动。
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔离
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
病人被隔离，以防止传染病的传播。
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
魔术师试图催眠观众。