B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最好

Meaning

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

Example

She is the best student in the class.

她是班里最好的学生。

C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

表象; 外观

Meaning

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example

There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

在混乱的办公室里只有一种表象的秩序

B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

顺从的

Meaning

willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive

Example

The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.

听话的学生总是遵循老师的指示。

A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

大象

Meaning

a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk

Example

The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.

大象是世界上最大的陆地动物。

B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

转移

Meaning

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

Example

She had to shift her focus to the new project.

她不得不将注意力转向新项目。

C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

堕落; 顽固;

Meaning

deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate

Example

His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.

他拒绝帮助的堕落让所有人都沮丧。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于

Meaning

located in a particular place or position

Example

The hotel is situated near the beach.

酒店位于海滩附近。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

不可阻挡

Meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Example

The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.

技术的不可阻挡的崛起正在改变生活的方方面面。

C1 noun /dɪn/

din

噪音

Meaning

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Example

The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.

外面交通的噪音让集中注意力变得困难。

C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

背叛的

Meaning

Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.

Example

The treacherous road made driving difficult.

危险的道路使驾驶变得困难。

B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

Example

The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.

C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

毁容

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

Example

The fire disfigured the old building.

火灾毁容了那座老建筑。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

Meaning

To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.

Example

The university was endowed with a generous donation.

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。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

操控选区边界

Meaning

to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class

Example

The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.

执政党被指控试图操控选区，以确保更多的席位。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

快速且灵活

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

初创团队在应对市场变化时非常灵活。

C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

使……有背景

Meaning

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

Example

The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.

老师将历史事件置于背景中，以使其对学生更加相关。

B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

筛查或放映

Meaning

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

Example

The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.

医院为所有员工提供了免费的健康筛查。

C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

饥饿和贪婪

Meaning

Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.

Example

The ravening wolves circled the camp.

饥饿的狼包围了营地。

C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

恶心

Meaning

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

Example

The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.

船的晃动引起了严重的恶心感。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。

A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

更新

Meaning

to make something more modern or current; to provide new information

Example

Please update your software regularly.

请定期更新您的软件。

C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

混合或发明

Meaning

to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing

Example

He concocted a story to explain his absence.

他编造了一个故事来解释他的缺席。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

辛苦的

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

工人在炎热的阳光下度过了辛苦的一天。

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

角色

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

定义的角色改善团队表现。

A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

直升机

Meaning

an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically

Example

The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.

直升机安全地着陆在医院的屋顶。

C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

预见

Meaning

the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future

Example

Her prescience about market trends saved the company.

她对市场趋势的预见拯救了公司。

C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

预付款 / 固定器

Meaning

a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place

Example

The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.

律师在接案之前要求预付款。

C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

入室盗窃

Meaning

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

Example

The thief was arrested for housebreaking.

小偷因入室盗窃被捕。

C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

有硬壳的

Meaning

relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean

Example

The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.

科学家研究了有硬壳的化石。

C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学

Meaning

The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.

Example

Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.

现代教育学注重以学生为中心的学习。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

尴尬的; 令人不安的; 使羞愧的

Meaning

causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating

Example

It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.

当我忘记她的名字时，那真是太尴尬了。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

规范的

Meaning

relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs

Example

The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.

这项研究集中于文化行为的规范性方面。

C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗诵

Meaning

a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect

Example

Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.

她的朗诵在比赛中吸引了观众。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

无法控制的

Meaning

not restrained or managed; lacking control

Example

The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.

野火以无法控制的方式蔓延，造成广泛破坏。

A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

担忧的

Meaning

worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something

Example

She was concerned about her mother's health.

她对母亲的健康感到担忧。

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

讲座开始让学生感到无聊。

C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

大帆船

Meaning

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Example

The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.

西班牙的大帆船将财宝运过大西洋。

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

我们都同意这个计划非常好。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

轻微酸

Meaning

Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.

Example

The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.

这种水果有一种轻微酸的味道，在炎热的日子里非常清爽。

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

俚语; 非正式语言

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

青少年使用了父母无法理解的俚语。

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

营养

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

适当的营养对儿童的发展至关重要。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

peeve

烦扰

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

他的不断打断真的让我很烦。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民

Meaning

A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.

Example

Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.

许多移民旅行很长的距离以寻找工作。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

惊讶

Meaning

feeling or showing surprise; astonished

Example

I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.

我在市场看到我的老朋友时感到惊讶。

B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

李子

Meaning

a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed

Example

The purple plum was juicy and delicious.

紫色的李子又多汁又美味。

A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

电话

Meaning

a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.

Example

I need to make a telephone call to my friend.

我需要给我的朋友打一个电话。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

指挥官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

指挥官命令他的部队前进。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

luminescent

发光的

Meaning

Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.

Example

The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.

这只发光的手表表盘在黑暗中可见。

C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

轨道

Meaning

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

Example

The satellite followed its intended trajectory.

卫星沿着预定的轨道飞行。

C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

统治

Meaning

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

Example

The empire sought domination over its neighbors.

帝国寻求对其邻国的统治。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

伊朗人或说波斯语的人

Meaning

a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)

Example

The Persian language has a rich literary history.

波斯语有着丰富的文学历史。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

直言不讳

Meaning

frank; speaking directly

Example

She is known for being outspoken about social issues.

她因直言不讳地谈论社会问题而闻名。

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

整洁; 干净

Meaning

arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized

Example

She keeps her room very tidy and organized.

她保持房间非常整洁和干净。

A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

奶酪

Meaning

a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile

Example

She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.

她把磨碎的奶酪加到意大利面中，增加了风味。

C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

擅闯者

Meaning

a person who enters someone's property without permission

Example

The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.

安保人员抓住了翻越围栏的擅闯者。

B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

渗透

Meaning

The act of piercing or entering into something.

Example

The company's market penetration grew rapidly.

公司的市场渗透迅速增长。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

大蒜

Meaning

a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine

Example

The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.

本食谱需要三瓣新鲜大蒜以增强风味。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。

A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

记录

Meaning

a written or spoken account of something

Example

I kept a record of all the meetings.

我记录了所有的会议。

C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止；流产

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，飞行员决定中止任务。

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

海绵瓜

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

海绵瓜可以在年轻时食用，或者干燥后制成天然海绵。

C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口

Meaning

The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.

Example

The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.

紧急出口为被困的工人提供了一个出口。

B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

文档

Meaning

material that provides official information or evidence

Example

The documentation for the project is available for review.

项目的文档可供审查。

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

至关重要

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

在这家工厂里，安全至关重要。

C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

真菌

Meaning

a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms

Example

A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.

一种奇怪的真菌在老树上生长。

C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

汇编

Meaning

a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together

Example

The book is a compilation of his best essays.

这本书是他最好的文章合集。

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。

B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

Example

The baked meat was tender and flavorful.

烤肉嫩滑且味道鲜美。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不知疲倦的; 坚持不懈的; 永不止步的

Meaning

continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless

Example

Her untiring efforts finally led to success.

她的不知疲倦的努力最终带来了成功。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

问题解决

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

解决问题的技能是领导力的关键。

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

整合。统一。

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

网络的整合将改善全球通信。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非自由主义的

Meaning

Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.

Example

The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.

政府因其非自由主义的政策而受到批评。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

风味

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

汤里有来自花园的丰富香草和香料味。

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

小行星

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

小行星带位于火星和木星的轨道之间。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

报告的出版引发了辩论。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

回应

Meaning

to give an answer or reply; to react to something

Example

Please respond to my email as soon as possible.

请尽快回复我的电子邮件。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

灾难性的

Meaning

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

Example

The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.

飓风对城市造成了灾难性的影响。

C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

稳定结构

Meaning

a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support

Example

The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.

渔民划着带有支撑的独木舟穿过泻湖。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

不吸引人

Meaning

not attractive or appealing in appearance

Example

Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.

尽管他的外貌不吸引人，他还是非常友善和聪明。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

作者在前言中解释了他的动机。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

食人者

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探险家的日志描述了有关食人者在偏远岛屿上生活的谣言。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

外星人

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望远镜能够探测外星信号。

A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

建议

Meaning

to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration

Example

He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.

他建议去新餐馆吃晚餐。

B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

罪行; 侵犯法规

Meaning

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

Example

Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.

盗窃是严重的罪行，依法可追究。

B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

保证

Meaning

to make someone feel certain or confident about something

Example

He assured her that everything would be fine.

他向她保证一切都会好。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬季的

Meaning

Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.

Example

The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.

冬季的风让所有人在外面走路时颤抖。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

对立的

Meaning

Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.

Example

His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.

他的观点与组织的价值观完全对立。

B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

提取

Meaning

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

Example

She needs to withdraw money from the bank.

她需要从银行提取钱。

C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性

Meaning

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.

Example

The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.

神父谈到了灵魂的神性。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体

Meaning

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Example

Social media often causes delays.

社交媒体经常造成延迟。

C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

一种触碰时会引起刺激的植物

Meaning

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

Example

He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.

他不小心碰到了荨麻，感到一阵剧烈的刺痛。

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 沉思的; 能反射光或图像

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

会议后，他处于沉思的状态。

C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

继承人

Meaning

a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies

Example

She became the inheritor of her family's estate.

她成为了家族财产的继承人。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。

C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

好战的

Meaning

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

Example

His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.

他好战的态度常常让他卷入不必要的冲突。

B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 有偏见的;

Meaning

incomplete; showing bias or prejudice

Example

The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.

法官做出了部分有利于被告的决定。

B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸福

Meaning

a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise

Example

The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。

A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

邻居

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

我的邻居在我糖用完时借给了我一些糖。

B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

创造力

Meaning

The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.

Example

His creativity was evident in his artwork.

他的创造力在他的艺术作品中显而易见。

C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚构的, 假的

Meaning

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

Example

The story he told was entirely fictitious.

他讲的故事完全是虚构的。

B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

大脑训练

Meaning

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

Example

Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.

定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。

C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进

Meaning

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

Example

The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.

老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。

C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不可能性

Meaning

the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen

Example

The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.

两次赢得彩票的可能性几乎为零，但她仍然买了票。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

他做出了大胆的决定，开始了自己的生意。

C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

难闻的气味

Meaning

An unpleasant smell; bad odor.

Example

The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.

垃圾桶散发出可怕的难闻的气味。

C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

红色夹竹桃

Meaning

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

Example

The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

红色夹竹桃在夏季的几个月中盛开。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

图形的; 可视的; 生动的;

Meaning

relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;

Example

The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.

图形设计色彩丰富且引人注目。

A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning

a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses

Example

He wore a gold chain around his neck.

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。

A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

Example

The Irish countryside is very beautiful.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

楼下

Meaning

on or to a lower floor of a building

Example

Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.

请下楼并在大厅等候。

B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常

Meaning

to a large extent or degree; very much

Example

She was greatly admired by her students.

她深受学生们的喜爱。

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。

C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

资产剥离

Meaning

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

Example

The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.

子公司的资产剥离于去年完成。