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A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行动
Meaning
The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.
Example
Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.
需要立即采取行动来控制污染。
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排放
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
车辆的有毒排放污染了大气。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

毛衣
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
他在寒冷的冬季傍晚穿着一件温暖的毛衣。
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸福
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
她在得到奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
酒店与购物中心相邻。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

记录
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
请在讲座中注意重要的要点。
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

无聊的
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
她在漫长的会议中感到很无聊。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自恋者
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
这个自恋者在谈话中只谈论自己的成就。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵入性的
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
医生解释说,该程序是最小的侵入性。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

逆风航行
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
那艘游艇在波浪中紧贴风向行驶。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

意象
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
诗人的意象使用使场景栩栩如生。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
她有一个偏好,喜欢古典音乐。
A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

九月
Meaning
The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.
我的生日在九月,我总是和朋友一起庆祝。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主要
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
她主要负责管理财务。
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

警察
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
警察很快赶到现场进行调查。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

不管怎样;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
不管怎样,我成功地按时完成了项目。
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

领主
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
农民被迫向他们的领主交税。
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

精明的; 聪明的; 机敏的
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
那个精明的商人,在竞争激烈的市场上达成了一笔有利可图的交易。
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

创立
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
他们在1995年成立了公司。
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修改
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
他们修改了合同以包括新的条款。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小值
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
今年的失业率达到了最低点。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

夸张
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
媒体过度夸大了争议。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

无常
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
佛教哲学强调生命的无常性。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

额外的
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
这出戏包含了几个额外的演员来填充背景场景。
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

剑柄或鞍座上的圆形按钮
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
他紧紧地抓住剑柄的波梅尔部分。
B1 verb /ˈkɒnsəntreɪt/

concentrate

集中
Meaning
to focus all one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
She tried to concentrate on her studies despite the noise.
尽管有噪音,她仍试图集中精力学习。
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

麻布织物
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
她为客厅买了新的麻布窗帘。
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

前兆
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
他忽视了疾病的前兆。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
老师以一种可以理解的方式解释了这个话题。
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授予
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
国王授予勇敢的士兵荣誉。
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

确认
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
她收到了她预约的确认电子邮件。
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

韩国的
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
我们去了一个韩国餐厅吃晚餐。
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

律师称号
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
约翰·史密斯,律师称号,将在法庭上代表客户。
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
这间新公寓明亮且通风。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

通过摩擦磨损
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
粗糙的布料容易磨损皮肤。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
孩子们在危机时刻常常是最脆弱的。
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
火灾摧毁了森林。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
她把汤端到一个大陶瓷碗里。
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

接收
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
她从朋友那里收到了一份礼物。
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

协议
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
协议加强了伙伴关系。
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
黄道是地球围绕太阳公转的平面。
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
村庄建在一个沼泽附近。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

坚持的
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
孩子坚持要得到一个新玩具。
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

名誉
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
他在他的领域享有很高的名誉。
A2 noun, verb /bræntʃ/

branch

分支
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk; a division of an organization or subject.
Example
The company opened a new branch in Dhaka.
公司在达卡开设了一个新分支。
A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

幸福
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

贞洁; 纯洁
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
她过着纯洁而美德的生活。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
暴风雨前,黑云聚集。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 瀑布
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
那位老年人双眼都患有白内障。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

分配
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
教育预算的分配必须增加。
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

药物
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
现代医学在治疗疾病方面取得了重大进展。
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

天空
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
今天的天空是蓝色的。
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

交通运输
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
这座城市正在投资一个新的交通运输系统。
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

强加; 负担; 不公平的要求
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
未经咨询强加的新税让市民极为愤怒。
A1 noun/verb /deɪt/

date

Meaning
A particular day of the month or year; also, a social or romantic appointment.
Example
They decided to meet on the date of her birthday.
A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

保险箱; 保护
Meaning
secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger
Example
He kept his important documents in the office safe.
他把重要文件放在办公室的保险箱里。
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
经济改革预示着重大社会变革。
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 verb /liːp/

leap

跳跃
Meaning
to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps
Example
The cat leaped onto the table.
猫跳上了桌子。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音节诗行
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
诗人经常以十音节诗行的形式写作。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

顽皮的; 快乐的; 活泼的
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
顽皮的孩子们在公园里笑着玩耍。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

堵塞 / 木鞋
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
水槽被食物废料堵住了。
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

队列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
我们必须在一条长队列中等待购买电影票。
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首领
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村庄的首领做出了一个重要的决定。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

无限
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
宇宙常被描述为无限的。
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

傻瓜
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
不要做傻瓜,动动脑子!
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

荣休教授
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
他是大学的荣休教授。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

风俗
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会风俗常常决定人们在公共场合的行为。
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延长
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
健康饮食有助于延长预期寿命。
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

可食用
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
这些浆果不仅可食用,而且味道相当好。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
研究侧重于定性分析,而非数字。
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

抓住 / 贪婪
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
孩子紧紧抓住她妈妈的手。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
他对环境保护充满热情。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

在…之上; 上方
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
飞机飞过了云层上方。
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 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
他克服了所有的挑战,实现了自己的梦想。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

水手
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的水手驾船穿越风暴。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

无能
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
他的心理无能使他无法做出重要决策。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲倦的,冷漠的
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
旅行多年后,她因不断的移动而感到疲倦。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

疯狂
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
那个疯狂的人在街上大喊胡言乱语。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明显的
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
他的行为发生了明显的变化。
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

卡车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
卡车装满了仓库的箱子。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

毛衣;
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps
Example
She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.
她在寒冷的冬夜穿了一件温暖的羊毛跳绳衣。
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

减少
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
由于预算削减,公司不得不缩减开支。
A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

问候
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
她在门口热情地迎接她的客人。
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

扣押
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
房东因租金未付扣押了租客的家具。
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
他在法庭上撤回了之前的陈述。
C1 adjective /bəˈzɜːrk/

berserk

疯狂
Meaning
Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied.
Example
The fans went berserk when their team won the championship.
当他们的队伍赢得了冠军时,粉丝们变得疯狂。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

活泼的; 精力充沛的; 爱玩的; 淘气的
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
那只活泼的小狗在花园里欢快地奔跑。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说;泄露秘密
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神经传导物质
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
血清素和多巴胺是影响情绪的关键神经传导物质。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

彻底铲除
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
冲突让许多家庭从他们的家园中被迁移。
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。
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

桌子
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
他们把文件放在桌子上。
B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

规划
Meaning
The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.
Example
Effective planning ensures better waste management.
有效的规划确保更好的废物管理。
A1 noun ˈstjuː.dənt

student

学生
Meaning
A person who is studying at a school or university.
Example
Students participated actively in the protests.
学生们积极参与了抗议活动。
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

见面
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
我会在咖啡馆见你。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促进
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
新政策是为了促进社会公正而引入的。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

报名
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
他决定毕业后加入军队。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
护士在敷上绷带之前消毒了伤口。
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

陌生人
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
永远不要从陌生人那里拿糖果。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

时机
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
在商业谈判中,良好的时机至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

谜语
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
孩子们喜欢解答杂志中的谜语。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
抓破皮疹只会加重病情。
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干预政策
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
不干预政策鼓励私人企业。
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

丧钟
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教堂的丧钟在黄昏时分回荡在山谷中。
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

长篇怒斥
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
经理对糟糕的表现进行了长篇的愤怒演讲。
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

动态
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
生活在动态的河流中流动。
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

反射器
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
骑自行车的人将一个红色反射器固定在他自行车的后面以确保安全。
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

限制
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
数据的限制影响政策决策。
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

放松管制
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
放松管制增加了电信行业的竞争。
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

社区和谐
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
维护社区和谐需要相互尊重和理解。
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
她在听到消息后开始无法控制地呜咽。