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B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
行政改革提高了效率。
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

足够
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
食物足够适合小组。
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

鼓掌
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
观众为表演鼓掌。
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

演员
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
那位著名的演员凭借在新电影中的表现赢得了奖项。
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

评估员
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
一位外部评估员审查了项目报告。
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

掺假
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
该公司因将其产品篡改成便宜的化学品而被罚款。
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

总检察长
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
总检察长宣布了加强司法的新的改革。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
校长在学生之间的冲突中充当了仲裁者。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

贪婪的
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
贪婪的房东不公正地提高了租金。
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋天
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
秋天的树木看起来很美，五彩斑斓的树叶正在掉落。
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

争论
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
他的争论基于多数。
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

冲积的
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
农民在肥沃的冲积平原上种植作物。
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

美国人
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
她是一个美国公民。
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
这些遗址是这座城市古代的象征。
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

固执的; 坚定的; 不屈不挠的
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
她在决定离开公司时非常坚持。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
柠檬含有柠檬酸。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

身体健康
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
公司正在为建筑工地寻找身体健康的工人。
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人造
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
人工系统正在改变行业。
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。
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

周年纪念
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
他们用一顿晚餐庆祝了他们的结婚周年纪念。
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

贵族; 贵族阶层的人
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
那个贵族住在一座宏伟的城堡里。
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

庇护所
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
难民在邻国寻求庇护。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

空气污染
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
工厂的空气污染导致了第一个环境运动的出现。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交替，替代
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生们在在线和离线课程之间轮流上课。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

含金的
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
矿工在山中发现了一个含金的矿脉。
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
水果和蔬菜是维持健康身体的重要食物。
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

门诊病人
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
病人是门诊患者，不需要卧床休息。
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

添加注释或评论
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Lǎoshī yāoqiú xuéshēng zài shī cí zhōng tiānjiā tāmen de jiěshì.
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

敌基督
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
有些人害怕未来出现敌基督。
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

惊讶
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
她带着惊讶看着魔术师。
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

先进
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
他正在学习高级数学。
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

采用
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
全球电动车的采用正在增加。
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人类学家
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
人类学家花了几年时间研究部落社区。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

艺术品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
画廊展示了一件本地艺术家创作的令人印象深刻的艺术品。
B1 noun /əˈtendəns/

Attendance

出席
Meaning
the action or state of going regularly to or being present at a place or event
Example
The teacher takes attendance at the beginning of each class.
老师在每节课开始时点名出席。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

指控
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
对他的指控被证明是假的。
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
她决定改变她的裙子，让它更合身。
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

假设
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
他关于天气的假设被证明是错误的。
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

吸引人
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
春天的花园看起来非常吸引人。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

极光
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
我们去了挪威看北极光。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

农业林业
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
农业林业改善了土壤质量和作物产量。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿着
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
我们沿着河走。
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

雄心壮志的努力
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
阿尔忒弥斯是一次雄心勃勃的太空探索努力。
A2 noun /əˈtɛnʃən/

attention

注意
Meaning
the act of focusing on something or someone
Example
The teacher asked for the students' attention.
老师要求学生们的注意。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

中午前的时间
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
她安排了所有重要的会议在中午前的时间。
A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

啊
Meaning
used to express realization, surprise, or relief
Example
Ah, now I understand what you mean.
啊，现在我明白你是什么意思了。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

诚实和公开
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
商业交易完全诚实和公开。
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

非常
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
再次见到你我非常高兴。
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

安培
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
流经电线的电流以安培为单位进行测量。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

认证
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
认证确保了机构的可信度。
B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

此外
Meaning
in addition to what has been said or done
Example
Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.
此外，我们为提前预订提供折扣。
B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

协议
Meaning
An official agreement or treaty.
Example
The accord emphasized gradual progress.
协议强调了渐进的进展。
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 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸收性的
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
这条毛巾非常吸收性，而且干得很快。
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

拱门
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
古老的拱门仍然屹立在城市中心。
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 /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

绑架
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
警方正在调查这起儿童绑架案。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全理解并吸收；融入自己的知识或文化
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民们常常在适应新文化时遇到困难。
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

雄心
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
他们的雄心是建立一台量子计算机。
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

粘性
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
粘合带牢牢地粘在墙上。
B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

访问
Meaning
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place
Example
Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.
学生可以全天候访问图书馆。
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

穿越
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
这座桥横跨在河流上。
B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

使熟悉
Meaning
to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce
Example
Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.
请在操作机器前，熟悉安全指导原则。
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。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

空气动力学
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
一架飞机的空气动力学决定了它的速度和效率。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

默许
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
她决定默许父母的愿望。
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

艰苦的
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
穿越群山的徒步旅行是一段艰苦的旅程。
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

认证
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
大学已经获得了国家教育委员会的认证。
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

焦虑或不安
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
冥想有助于减少焦虑和压力。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

白化病 (缺乏色素的人/动物)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
白化病兔子有着白色的毛发和粉红色的眼睛。
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁，需要重新粉刷。
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

手风琴 (乐器)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
音乐家在手风琴上演奏了一首愉快的旋律。
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

惊叹
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
孩子们惊讶地看着烟花。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反叛者计划刺杀国王。
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

碱性物质
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
肥皂含有碱，能帮助去除油脂。
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

不再
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
他不再住在这里。
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拜
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
她非常爱她的小妹妹。
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

任命
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
政府任命遵循选贤任能的原则。
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。
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 /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

诽谤
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
他对她的性格进行了诽谤。
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

异步的
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
异步课程允许学生以自己的节奏学习。
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
他的异常行为让会议上的每个人都感到震惊。
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

声学
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
大厅的优良声学效果让管弦乐团的声音丰富而清晰。
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

之前提到的
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
之前提到的条件必须在批准前完成。
A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布
Meaning
to make a formal public statement about something
Example
The company will announce the new product tomorrow.
公司明天将宣布新产品。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古词
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
这首诗充满了古词，使其带有一种过时的味道。
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

痛苦
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
贫困是世界许多地方的常见痛苦。
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

认证
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
银行使用先进的技术来认证在线交易。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

提前
Meaning
to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one
Example
The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.
手稿比现代印刷机更早。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
商店专门出售婚礼服装。
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

可接受的
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
你的提议对委员会是可接受的。
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

宜人; 令人愉快; 迷人; 愿意同意
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
今天的天气非常宜人。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装饰
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
骑士穿着闪亮的盔甲。
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保护
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
该项目在联合国的庇护下进行。
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻击者
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

八角
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
八角种子常用于传统的甜点和茶中。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

芦笋豆
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
芦笋豆可以长到三英尺长，并且常用于亚洲烹饪。
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府决定废除旧的税收制度。
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

敏锐的或精明的
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
他的敏锐观察帮助解决了复杂的问题。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人类起源的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
气候变化在很大程度上是由人类起源的活动引起的。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

与极光相关
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
科学家们在夜空中观察到了欧若拉活动。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

档案
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
她参观了国家档案馆，研究家族历史。
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自动机器
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
他像自动机一样工作，没有表现出任何情感。
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸收
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
植物有助于吸收二氧化碳。