C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

难以置信

Meaning

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

Example

The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.

魔术师的表演简直令人难以置信。

C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

语法分析

Meaning

to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically

Example

The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.

该软件可以高效地解析大量文本数据。

C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

尖锐

Meaning

Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.

Example

His incisive comments revealed the core issues.

他的尖锐评论揭示了核心问题。

A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

地面

Meaning

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

Example

The children played on the ground near the house.

孩子们在靠近房子的地方玩耍。

C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

变形

Meaning

To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.

Example

The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.

毛毛虫变形成蝴蝶。

B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

未计划的

Meaning

Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.

Example

Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.

无计划的城市化会加剧环境问题。

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

遵守

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

我会遵守公司的规则。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

香炉棒

Meaning

a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies

Example

She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.

她在寺庙里点燃了一根香炉棒，进行祷告。

B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基础

Meaning

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Example

The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.

建筑物的基础是用坚固的材料铺设的。

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

恳求

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

她恳求宽恕。

C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

背后说坏话

Meaning

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

Example

It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.

在背后说同事的坏话是不对的。

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

骑士精神

Meaning

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。

B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

昏厥

Meaning

to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain

Example

He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.

他感到头晕，并因高温而昏倒。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

打扰

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

请不要在我学习时打扰我。

C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

外行人

Meaning

A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.

Example

The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.

法官解释了法律，使外行人也能理解。

B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

娱乐的; 有趣且引人入胜

Meaning

providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging

Example

The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.

那位喜剧演员的表演非常娱乐，观众笑声不断。

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。

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 /sɜːr/

sir

先生

Meaning

a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority

Example

Sir, may I assist you with your order?

先生，我可以帮您处理订单吗？

C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

正义

Meaning

the quality of being morally right or justifiable

Example

His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.

他的一生致力于正义和真理。

C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

嘶鸣

Meaning

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

Example

The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.

马看到骑手时，嘶鸣了一声。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

小教堂

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。

C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

干扰的

Meaning

noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive

Example

The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.

广告如此显眼，以至于破坏了用户体验。

B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

令人惊讶地

Meaning

in a way that causes surprise or amazement

Example

Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.

令人惊讶的是，她在一天之内完成了整个项目。

C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

与法律相关

Meaning

Relating to laws, rules, or systems.

Example

The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.

哲学家讨论了自然法则的诺米克必要性。

C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

为此

Meaning

For that or for it.

Example

He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.

他收到了付款，并为此给出了收据。

B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

罪犯

Meaning

A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime

Example

The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.

警方昨晚逮捕了一个危险的罪犯。

C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副业

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

绘画是他下班后的副业。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

破旧的

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。

A2 verb /plænt/

plant

种植

Meaning

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly

Example

She planted roses in her garden.

她在她的花园里种植了玫瑰。

C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

背心

Meaning

a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket

Example

He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.

他穿着一件黑色的背心和他的西装。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

幸福

Meaning

causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion

Example

His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.

她在收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福感。

B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

蛋黄

Meaning

the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat

Example

She separated the egg white from the yolk.

她将蛋清与蛋黄分开。

C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

自命不凡

Meaning

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Example

She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.

她看起来很自命不凡，因为她避免与服务员交谈。

C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警觉

Meaning

The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

Example

Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.

在网络安全中，持续的警觉是必需的。

C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

纷争

Meaning

A noisy disturbance or quarrel.

Example

The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.

酒吧外的纷争引起了警察的注意。

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

前沿, 创新, 尖端技术

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

这家公司开发尖端技术。

B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

马拉松

Meaning

a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)

Example

She completed the marathon in under four hours.

她在不到四小时内完成了马拉松。

C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

存款人

Meaning

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

Example

The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.

银行提供保险来保护存款人的资金。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟

Meaning

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

Example

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

建筑物内禁止吸烟。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

快递员准时交付了文件。

A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

丑陋的; 可憎的; 可怕的

Meaning

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible

Example

The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽之后看起来很丑。

C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

微不足道

Meaning

The quality of being unimportant or trivial.

Example

He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.

他在广阔的宇宙中感到微不足道。

C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

肌腱

Meaning

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

Example

The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.

当他举起沉重的箱子时，他手臂上的肌腱明显凸出。

C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

操控

Meaning

to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment

Example

The election was rigged by corrupt officials.

选举被腐败官员操控了。

C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

大规模撤离

Meaning

A mass departure of people from a place.

Example

There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.

罢工开始后，工人们突然发生了大规模撤离。

C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

掠夺

Meaning

To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.

Example

The invaders despoiled the village during the war.

入侵者在战争期间掠夺了村庄。

B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊严，尊重，自尊

Meaning

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

Example

Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.

尽管面临困难，她在整个考验过程中保持了尊严。

B1 noun /ˈvɪʒ.ən/

vision

视力

Meaning

The faculty or state of being able to see.

Example

Excessive rubbing can damage vision.

过度摩擦可能损害视力。

C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

鲁莽

Meaning

Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.

Example

He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.

他居然有胆量挑战教授的论点。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

连接性

Meaning

The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.

Example

Improved connectivity boosts economic development.

改善的连接性促进了经济发展。

C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

诅咒

Meaning

An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.

Example

The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.

独裁者的名字在他倒台后带着诅咒被提起。

C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

石印类型 (印刷表面)

Meaning

a printing surface or type made for lithography

Example

The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.

打印机使用石印类型来制作设计的多个副本。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

非司法的

Meaning

done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process

Example

The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.

活动家谴责了非司法的谋杀。

C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

渗透，秘密进入

Meaning

The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.

Example

Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.

网络安全防止了对敏感数据的渗透。

C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

后果

Meaning

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

Example

The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.

新的政策对经济产生了意外的影响。

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

命运; 天命; 预定的道路

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

她相信，遇到他是她的命运，注定要发生。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

说服

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

她说服了他参加会议。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小说 / 新的

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

她在周末阅读了一本历史小说。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

点头

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

她点头表示同意该提议。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

阴险的

Meaning

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

Example

The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.

错误信息的阴险传播可能会损害信任。

C2 noun /ˈfɛndər/

fender

挡泥板

Meaning

a part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well to protect against mud or debris

Example

The car's fender was dented in the accident.

汽车的芬德尔在事故中被压凹了。

A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

在

Meaning

physically in contact with and supported by a surface

Example

The book is on the table.

书在桌子上。

C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

古怪，滑稽的人；爱玩的

Meaning

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Example

He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

他有一个古怪的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

推翻 / 取消裁决

Meaning

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

Example

The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

法院决定推翻先前的裁决。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

核桃

Meaning

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Example

I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

我喜欢在早餐时吃蜂蜜核桃。

C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

有教养的

Meaning

Having or showing good manners; properly raised.

Example

She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.

她是一个有教养的年轻女士，举止优雅。

C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推测的

Meaning

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

Example

His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.

他的解释完全是推测性的，缺乏证据。

C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

额外礼物

Meaning

A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.

Example

The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.

店主作为额外礼物提供了一颗糖果。

Meaning

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

Example

A small doubt niggled at her mind.

C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

俏皮但迷人

Meaning

attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style

Example

She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.

她给了一个俏皮的回答，让所有人都笑了。

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。

C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

异质的

Meaning

consisting of different kinds or diverse elements

Example

The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.

教室里充满了一个异质的学生群体。

C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味的

Meaning

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

Example

The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.

厨师准备了一道美味的菜肴，令桌上的每个人都非常喜欢。

C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

使…成果丰硕

Meaning

To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.

Example

The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.

新的政策将有助于使该地区的经济潜力丰产。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明的，显然无需证明的真理

Meaning

Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof

Example

It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.

努力工作是自明的，成功将随之而来。

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

更多

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

她想要更多的时间来完成这个项目。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

建议

Meaning

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

Example

The commission submitted their recommendations.

委员会提交了他们的建议。

B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

Example

The baked meat was tender and flavorful.

烤肉嫩滑且味道鲜美。

C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

验光学

Meaning

The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.

Example

She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.

她在大学学习验光学，成为一名眼科专家。

A1 verb /wɔːk/

walk

走

Meaning

to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

Example

I walk to school every morning.

我每天早晨步行去学校。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

有资格的

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

只有有资格的候选人才会被考虑任命。

深思

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

Example

He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.

他坐在河边，思考他的未来计划。