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B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
护士将为所有病人接种疫苗。
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

倡导
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
她对儿童权利的倡导为她赢得了国际认可。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

聚集
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
这座城市是各种文化和社区的聚集地。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

养蜂
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用，支持授粉。
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

农业社会
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
农业社会从对稳定食品来源的需求中产生。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

任何事物
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
你可以问我关于项目的任何问题。
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

愤怒地
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
她听到这个消息后愤怒地说话。
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

手臂
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
她举起了手臂来提问。
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

负责
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
保持负责有助于减少延迟。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

白色矿石（类似石膏的矿物）
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
雕像是用纯净的阿拉巴斯特雕刻的。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

疯狂地
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
公牛在村子里疯狂地奔跑。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

略带酸味或尖锐
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

庇护
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
会议在联合国的支持下举行。
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

金属木柴支架
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
木柴安放在旧壁炉的安迪龙上。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

模糊的预兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
这部剧提供了即将到来的政治动荡的模糊预兆。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
复杂的理论在教授的讲解后变得可理解。
B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

额外的
Meaning
added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists
Example
The teacher gave the students additional homework.
老师给学生布置了额外的作业。
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
他把她的批评当作个人的侮辱。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

争论
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
他们经常争论政治。
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

遮阳篷
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
我们坐在遮阳篷下，避免了大雨。
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

掌声
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
演员在表演后收到了热烈的掌声。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工地;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
湖泊是人工创建的，旨在灌溉。
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
他适当地完成了任务，但下次可以改进。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

产前
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
她在怀孕期间定期参加产前检查。
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

先来
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
简短的介绍通常先于正文。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

极其糟糕地
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
这家餐馆的服务慢得极其糟糕。
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

酸化
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
农民担心污染会使土壤酸化。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
她默默地点了点头。
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娱乐; 快乐; 娱乐活动
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
孩子们的笑声展示了他们对小丑表演的娱乐。
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古老
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
我们参观了罗马帝国的古老遗址。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

诡计
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
那位政治家的魅力不过是个诡计。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。
C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美学的
Meaning
concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance
Example
The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.
建筑师注重建筑的美学平衡。
B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器
Meaning
weapons and ammunition; firearms
Example
The soldiers carried their arms into battle.
士兵们带着他们的武器进入战斗。
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

荣誉
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了荣誉。
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

强大的女人
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

干河床
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
风暴过后，干河床迅速被水填满。
B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

高度
Meaning
the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level
Example
The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.
飞机以30,000英尺的高度飞行。
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

芦荟
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
芦荟植物开着橙色或黄色的管状花。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

公告
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
校长关于新时间表做了一个重要的公告。
B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

成就
Meaning
Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.
Example
Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.
大学毕业是她最大的成就。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

一边; 旁边; 离开主要部分
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
请把书放到一边，听我说。
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

造林
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
造林有助于恢复生物多样性。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

像叔叔一样友善
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
他有一种让每个人都感到舒适的阿冯库拉尔风度。
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

芳香的
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
厨师使用芳香的草药来调味这道菜。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不正当地索取
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者不正当地把所有权力据为己有。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

截肢
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故后，医生不得不截肢他的腿。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
播客的音频质量非常好。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

忧虑
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
对鱼类资源减少的忧虑正在增加。
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

返祖现象
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

假设
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
他对项目的假设完全错误。
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

牛油果
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
牛油果富含健康脂肪，在沙拉和吐司中很受欢迎。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

进步
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
科学进步促进全球创新。
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

确信的；有把握的
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
她确信一切都会顺利。
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

年度
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
公司每年为所有股东举办年度会议。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

宣告无罪
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪审团决定将被告从所有指控中无罪释放。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

聚合, 总体
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
数据已被聚合，以提供市场的更清晰图像。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

登基 / 接受协议
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
国王登基的仪式盛大举行。
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
爱是仇恨的对立面。
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

喜爱; 爱情
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
她对她的祖母有着深深的喜爱。
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

在国外
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
她决定去国外学习一年。
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

别名
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
罪犯以'影子'为别名。
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

对齐
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
将教育与全球标准对齐是至关重要的。
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

飞机
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
军用飞机飞越了城市。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

天真, 简单
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

养蜂人
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
养蜂人从蜂巢中收集了新鲜的蜂蜜。
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰烬
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
火灾过后，只有房子的灰烬留下。
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

暴行
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
世界谴责对平民犯下的暴行。
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
钢琴家在音乐会上充当了歌手的伴奏者。
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒险家
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
这位冒险家深入丛林寻找古老的遗迹。
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

丰盛地
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
她因努力工作而得到了丰厚的奖励。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
有人知道这个问题的答案吗？
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

矛盾的
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
她对接受新工作的提议感到矛盾。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶然的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
他的成功部分归因于偶然的情况。
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

动画
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
这部电影的动画非常细致。
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

基于个人叙述而非事实或研究，特点是轶事
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
这本书充满了轶事性证据，而不是数据。
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

适用
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
此规则也适用于眼部护理。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

反高潮
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
电影的结局是一个反高潮，在如此激动人心的故事之后。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

红棕色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
她有一头长长的红棕色头发，在阳光下闪闪发光。
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

阿凡达
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
她将自己的社交媒体头像更换为新的卡通形象。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

与耳朵有关
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
医生使用耳廓温度计来检查病人的体温。
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

两栖动物
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
两栖车能够在陆地和水中行驶。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

在演讲或写作中使用的短小有趣的故事
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
一个合适的位置插入小故事能让演讲更加容易理解。
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

关联的
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
她与环保运动密切相关。
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

适应
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
他很快适应了新环境。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

动画
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
艺术家将为电影动画化角色。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速的
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
该项目以加速的速度推进。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

强调
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
灯光突出了画作的美感。
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

改变
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
裁缝对西装做了改变。
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

通过重新排列另一个单词或短语的字母而形成的单词或短语。
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' 是 'silent' 的变位词。
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

重新
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
失败后，她决定重新开始她的生活。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

努力地
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
他努力工作，以便在截止日期之前完成项目。
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住所
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
他们邀请我们去他们简朴的住所。
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

驴
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
农夫用驴子搬运沉重的货物。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

积极回忆
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
积极回忆改善长期记忆和保持能力。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

辩护者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
他被认为是独裁政权的辩护者。
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

羞愧
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
他为自己的糟糕表现感到羞愧。
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

掺假
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
食品掺假是一个严重的健康风险。
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

不可知论者
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
他描述自己是一个不可知论者，而不是一个无神论者。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

逐渐增长
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
尘埃颗粒随着时间积累，形成更大的天体。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
这个节日的文化先例可以追溯到几个世纪前。
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
司机加速超车。
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

能力
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
她在学习新语言方面有很强的能力。
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

贬低
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
他拒绝在国王面前贬低自己。
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

鹰嘴形的
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
他有一个鹰嘴形的鼻子，给他增添了一种卓越的外观。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

精算的
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
公司依赖精算报告来设定保险费率。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

阿金顿鹳
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
那只阿金顿鹳站在浅水中不动。