C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

喧闹 / 不必要的活动

Meaning

a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty

Example

Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.

不再多言，我们开始仪式。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。

C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning

a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged

Example

The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

同谋

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

小偷与他的同谋一起被捕。

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 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

吸引

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice

Example

The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.

美丽的花园吸引了远处的游客。

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

刺客

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

总统被保安人员保护，免受潜在刺客的攻击。

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 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 /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的

Meaning

Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.

Example

They reached an amicable agreement.

他们达成了友好的协议。

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 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 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

伏击

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

士兵们计划在黎明时伏击敌人。

C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

放大

Meaning

the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details

Example

The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.

麦克风对说话者的声音起到放大作用。

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

铁砧

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

铁匠将热铁放在铁砧上。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

异化

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新政策在员工中产生了异化感。

C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

热衷的

Meaning

having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something

Example

She is an avid reader of mystery novels.

她是一个狂热的神秘小说读者。

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 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。

C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

胆量

Meaning

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

Example

His audacity to question authority was admirable.

他质疑权威的胆量令人钦佩。

C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

孔洞 / 缝隙

Meaning

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

Example

Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.

光线通过墙上的小孔径进入。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

室内设计专注于美学和功能性。

C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

由算法驱动。

Meaning

Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.

Example

Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.

算法驱动的系统提高了准确性。

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 /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。

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 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

顶部

Meaning

on the top of something

Example

A flag was placed atop the tower.

一面旗帜被放置在塔顶。

C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

委员会的成立是为了裁定各方之间的争议。

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 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高空

Meaning

Up in or into the air; overhead.

Example

The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.

风筝在晴空中高飞。

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

迷人且诱人; 迷人的

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

玫瑰的迷人香气弥漫在花园里。

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 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 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。

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。

C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

淹没

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

市场被廉价的进口商品淹没。

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。

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

赎罪

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

该节日被庆祝为赎罪的日子。

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

对抗的

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

这两家公司在市场上有对抗的关系。

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

缓解或减轻

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

冥想可以缓解压力并改善集中力。

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

先锋派

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

20世纪的先锋派重新塑造了现代艺术。

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 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.

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 /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

遗弃

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

由于被遗弃，这个孩子承受了深刻的情感痛苦。

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧师赦免了他所有的罪。

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。

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 /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 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 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

赡养费

Meaning

financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce

Example

He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.

法院命令他每月支付赡养费给他的前妻。

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 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

核实

Meaning

To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.

Example

The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.

警方试图核实事故的原因。

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。

C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

配额，分配

Meaning

The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.

Example

Each department received an allotment of resources.

每个部门都收到了资源分配。

C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

契合

Meaning

Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.

Example

Attunement to emotions improves relationships.

对情绪的契合改善了关系。

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。

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 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。

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸福

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

深奥的

Meaning

understood by few; mysterious or secret

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.

教授的讲座充满了只有专家才能理解的深奥细节。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

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。

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 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。

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。

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 /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

土著

Meaning

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

Example

The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.

博物馆里有大量的土著艺术收藏。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋天的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

Example

The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.

红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。

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 /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深渊

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

攀登者看着下面的黑暗深渊。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

反奴隶制

Meaning

Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.

Example

The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.

反奴隶制运动在19世纪获得了动力。

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。

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

引发过敏反应的物质

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

花粉是常见的过敏原，影响许多人。

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。

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 /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 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。

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 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 /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

军械库

Meaning

A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.

Example

The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.

军队将武器保存在一个安全的军械库中。

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。

C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

使徒, 擁護者

Meaning

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

Example

He became an apostle of environmental protection.

他成為了環保的使徒。

C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

并排

Meaning

side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something

Example

The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.

士兵们并排走在街上。

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 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 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 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 /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 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

专制

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

经理的专制风格使员工不愿意分享他们的想法。

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 /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 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 /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 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。

C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自动地

Meaning

In an independent or self-governing manner.

Example

The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

机器人可以在没有人工干预的情况下自动工作。

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 /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。

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

贫血

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

医生为她的贫血状态开了铁补充剂。

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 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群岛

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

印度尼西亚是一个由成千上万个岛屿组成的群岛。

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受让人

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

合同的受让人对所有未来的义务负责。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他主义

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

她的利他主义本性促使她为慈善事业做志愿者工作。

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 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。

C1 noun /əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

affinity

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。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星师

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

占星师预测她未来的好运。

C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁

Meaning

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

Example

The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.

委员会同意仲裁合同争议。

C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

积累

Meaning

to gather together or accumulate over a period of time

Example

He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.

他通过明智的投资成功地积累了财富。

C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

无政府状态

Meaning

a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority

Example

The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.

政权崩溃导致街头的无政府状态。

C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

警觉地

Meaning

in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner

Example

She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.

她在黑暗的森林里警觉地听着每一个声音。

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 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

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 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

漫无目的; 无目标

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

他在城市中漫无目的地游荡。

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 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感的 / 调整好的

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

她对学生的需求很敏感。

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 /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。