C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告

Meaning

a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice

Example

He received an admonition for his careless work.

他因不小心的工作收到了警告。

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。

C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

隶属关系

Meaning

The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.

Example

His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.

他与公司的隶属关系持续了十年。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

异常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学家在实验中观察到了一个异常的结果。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

他毫不犹豫地提出了一个大胆的计划，要在没有适当设备的情况下攀登这座山，令所有人震惊。

C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒药

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Example

The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.

医生迅速给蛇毒注射了解毒药。

C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

生病

Meaning

to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict

Example

She has been ailing since last winter.

她从去年冬天开始一直生病。

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲，节制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

他的医生建议他戒酒以改善健康。

C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

选集

Meaning

A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.

Example

She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.

她为新的诗歌选集贡献了一首诗。

C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

可听见的

Meaning

able to be heard; loud enough to hear

Example

The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.

演讲者的声音从大礼堂的后面几乎听不见。

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。

C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

刺杀

Meaning

The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.

Example

The assassination of the president shocked the nation.

总统的刺杀震惊了整个国家。

C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

止痛药

Meaning

A drug or substance that relieves pain.

Example

She took an analgesic to ease her headache.

她吃了止痛药来缓解头痛。

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。

C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

激动

Meaning

a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern

Example

There was visible agitation among the crowd.

人群中有明显的激动。

C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远

Meaning

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

Example

Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.

疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反义词

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ 是 ‘cold’ 的反义词。

C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

证实

Meaning

To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.

Example

The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.

证人证明报告的准确性。

C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

充满

Meaning

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

Example

Opportunities abound in the field of technology.

在技术领域，机会比比皆是。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。

C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

利他主义, 无私地关心他人福祉

Meaning

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

His altruism motivated others to volunteer.

他的利他主义激励其他人去做志愿者。

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

归因于，归咎于

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。

C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

无神论

Meaning

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Example

He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.

他在社会压力下公开宣称自己的无神论。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年度评估决定薪资增幅。

C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型, 原始模型

Meaning

A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.

Example

This painting is the archetype of modern art.

这幅画是现代艺术的原型。

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

国王决定放弃王位。

C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

邻近性

Meaning

The state of being next to or adjoining something else.

Example

The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.

这两座建筑物的邻近性使得它们的连接变得容易。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的

Meaning

Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.

Example

He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.

他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。

C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的

Meaning

Of similar character or related by blood.

Example

His reaction was akin to shock.

他的反应与震惊相似。

C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

干旱的

Meaning

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

Example

The desert is known for its arid climate.

沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名。

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

过时的

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

办公室仍在使用过时的归档系统。

C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

吉祥

Meaning

Favorable or bringing good luck and success

Example

The wedding was held on an auspicious day.

婚礼在一个吉祥的日子举行。

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 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞

Meaning

A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.

Example

The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.

文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

对手

Meaning

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Example

The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.

拳击手在擂台上面对一个强大的对手。

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

听到悲惨的消息后，她陷入了深深的痛苦。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

该国在几十年的专制下受苦。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金

Meaning

A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.

Example

Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.

青铜是铜和锡的合金。

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

可察觉的; 显著的; 在数量上可观的

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

他的考试成绩有了可察觉的改善。

C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

出错

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

Example

The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.

计划在天气突然变化时出了问题。

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。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

吞并

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国在战争后吞并了邻国的王国。

C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示

Meaning

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Example

Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.

她的故事包含了对一个著名神话的暗示。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自主

Meaning

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

Example

Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.

自主系统确保更高的精确度。

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

权威的

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

她用权威的语气说话，令房间安静下来。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓言

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

这本小说是善与恶斗争的寓言。

C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

缩写

Meaning

To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.

Example

We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.

我们常常把 'Doctor' 缩写成 'Dr.'。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

巅峰, 顶点

Meaning

The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.

Example

He reached the apex of his career.

他达到了自己事业的巅峰。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。

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。

C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

在线匿名保护用户免受网络威胁。

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

他的财富使他能够环游世界。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

不道德的

Meaning

Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.

Example

The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.

小说中的人物被描绘成完全不道德。

C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻醉剂

Meaning

A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.

Example

The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.

医生在缝合伤口之前使用了局部麻醉剂。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

附加物

Meaning

a thing added to something else as a supplementary part

Example

The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.

教授在大学担任附加职位工作。

C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

可怕的; 极其糟糕或令人不悦的

Meaning

horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant

Example

The conditions in the prison were atrocious.

监狱的条件非常糟糕。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

毗邻

Meaning

To be next to and joined with something.

Example

Their house adjoins the park.

他们的房子毗邻公园。

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.

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

战舰舰队

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

西班牙的阿尔马达在1588年向英国进发。

C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

腹部的

Meaning

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

Example

He complained of severe abdominal pain.

他抱怨剧烈的腹部疼痛。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

学校与当地大学有合作关系。

C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

对立

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

两党之间有明显的对立。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

一臂之力

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

她带着一臂之力的书走进了图书馆。

C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿角

Meaning

The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.

Example

The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.

鹿角每年都会变得更大。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

专制

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

专制的育儿方式常常限制孩子的独立性。

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。

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 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇

Meaning

to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another

Example

He vowed to avenge his brother's death.

他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。

C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

校友

Meaning

a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university

Example

He is an alumnus of Harvard University.

他是哈佛大学的校友。

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

圆形剧场

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

音乐会在一个古老的圆形剧场举行。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。

C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

异常

Meaning

something that deviates from the norm or expected result

Example

The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.

温度的突然下降被认为是一种异常。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

Example

The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.

医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。

C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅

Meaning

the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something

Example

The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.

地震的振幅在里氏震级上被测量。

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

重新

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

在失败后，他们重新开始了这个项目。

C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象

Meaning

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

Example

Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.

抽象使复杂的想法能够以简化的形式表达。

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

极其糟糕 / 可怕

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

团队的表现非常糟糕。

C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

土著

Meaning

The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.

Example

The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.

土著人已经保护了他们的传统数千年。

C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

使痛苦

Meaning

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Example

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

许多人受到季节性过敏的困扰。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

无政府主义者

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

无政府主义者团体反对国家控制。

C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

反感

Meaning

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Example

He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.

他不愿意承担不必要的风险。

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

这部电影基于历史现实。

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

辅助

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

医院有一个备用发电机，以防紧急情况。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

贵族的; 上层社会的

Meaning

noble; having the manners of the upper class

Example

She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.

她有着贵族的风度，赢得了尊重。

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。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙的; 机智的; 狡猾的

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

她给出了一个巧妙的回答，避开了真正的问题。

C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

增加

Meaning

To increase or strengthen something.

Example

The company plans to augment its workforce.

公司计划增加其劳动力。

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

敏锐

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

他的商业敏锐帮助公司迅速成长。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

尸检

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

尸检显示受害者死于中毒。

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。

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。

C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

增强的, 改进的, 扩展的

Meaning

having been made greater in size or value.

Example

The new software provided augmented reality features.

新软件提供了增强现实功能。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.

Example

Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.

遵守规则在任何组织中都至关重要。

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。

C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

由于摩擦而导致的皮肤或表面的擦伤或磨损

Meaning

a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction

Example

He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.

他在摔倒后膝盖上受了一个轻微的擦伤。

C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

担忧的

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Example

He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.

他对在一个陌生的国家开始一份新工作感到担忧。

C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言

Meaning

a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice

Example

The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.

古老的格言说，诚实是最好的政策。

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。

C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拜 / 深厚的爱

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

粉丝们展示了他们对歌手的崇拜。

C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

生病的

Meaning

suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline

Example

The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.

生病的病人在治疗后慢慢开始康复。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

设备

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

该设备设计为环保型。

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。

亲和力

Meaning

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

Example

She has an affinity for classical music.

她对古典音乐有亲和力。