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C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

和蔼可亲
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
他是一个和蔼可亲的主人,每个人在他的聚会上都感到很舒适。
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避风港
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
在山中发现了一只恐龙化石。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

过度关注个人外貌和衣服;对穿着虚荣
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
他的foppish行为和昂贵的衣服使他与众不同。
B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

胜利
Meaning
A great victory or achievement.
Example
The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.
这部小说被认为是狄更斯最伟大的胜利之一。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

论文
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
教授就古代哲学进行了长篇论文。
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

天堂
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
很多人相信,善良的灵魂在离开这个世界后会去天堂。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

衍生物
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
新政策是多年辩论的衍生物。
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

钦佩
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
她对老师的奉献充满了钦佩。
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。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

淫荡
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
那些淫荡的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

难以辨认
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
医生的字迹几乎难以辨认。
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

你的
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
你的书在桌子上。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

犹豫或失去力量或动力
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

凤凰鸟
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
传说凤凰每500年从自己的灰烬中复生。
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

维护
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
法官承诺不惜一切代价维护正义。
B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

认可
Meaning
Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.
Example
He earned recognition after years of struggle.
他在多年奋斗后获得了认可。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
发烧是流感的常见症状。
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小说家
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
小说家花了多年写他的最新小说。
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒冷的; 冰冷的; 冷淡的;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
寒冷的冬季风让每个人都打了寒战。
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

咸的
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
咸海水让她口渴。
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

邦贝鱼
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
邦贝鱼干燥并油炸后是一种受欢迎的美食。
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

兴奋的
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
孩子们迫不及待地打开了他们的礼物。
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

进行交易
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
客户可以在线进行银行交易。
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

严峻考验,熔炉
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
团队从竞争的熔炉中走了出来,变得更强大。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

神圣不可侵犯
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
古老的寺庙几百年来一直保持着神圣不可侵犯。
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多样的;多方面的
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
公司有多种商业利益,包括技术、金融和医疗保健。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派支持者
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
辩论迅速变得党派化,每一方都在捍卫自己的议程。
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

提名人
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
她是最佳女演员奖项的提名人。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染的
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医生立即处理了病人的脓毒伤口。
A1 noun /taɪm/

time

时间
Meaning
a measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues
Example
I don’t have enough time to finish the project.
我没有足够的时间完成这个项目。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

中介
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
外交官作为两国冲突中的中介起到了作用。
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

冈吉斯叶鱼
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
冈吉斯叶鱼通常在孟加拉国的河流中发现。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

军火
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
军队在城市外的一个安全设施中存储军火。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

平台
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱子被堆放在木托盘上以便于运输。
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

栖息地
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
北极熊的自然栖息地是北极地区。
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

经理
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
经理批准了新的项目计划。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体,他们一起合作。
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

除臭剂
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
她在去健身房之前涂了除臭剂,以保持训练时的清新。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
他在法庭上撤回了之前的陈述。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小国王
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
那个小国王尽管有一个小王国,但他要求人民尊敬他。
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

熔合
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
这两种金属在高温下融合。
A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。特性。
Meaning
The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.
Example
The calm nature of the environment helps healing.
环境的平静本质有助于治愈。
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
农民用井里的清水填满了桶。
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

官方
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
他是公司的官方发言人。
A1 noun /kiːp/

Keep

生计; 城堡的最强部分
Meaning
food and other things necessary for living; the strongest part of a castle
Example
He worked hard to earn his keep and support his family.
他努力工作以谋生并支持他的家人。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

远程的
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
系统已被远程到一个安全的地方。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

定量的
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
该研究提供了气候变化影响的定量证据。
C2 verb /əˈbɑː.mə.neɪt/

abominate

厌恶
Meaning
to feel hatred or loathing for something
Example
She abominates cruelty to animals.
她厌恶对动物的残忍行为。
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

命运
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
许多人相信命运决定了他们生活的轨迹。
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

相似; 以相同的方式
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
这两个姐妹看起来非常相似。
C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受赠人
Meaning
A person who receives a gift or donation.
Example
The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.
奖学金基金的受赠人表达了深深的感激之情。
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

衰减, 减弱, 缩小
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
声音波的衰减会影响通讯。
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困境中
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
这位政治家陷入了丑闻中。
A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

番茄酱
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
她在吃薯条前挤了一些番茄酱。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表现性
Meaning
Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.
Example
The artist preferred a representational style of painting.
艺术家更喜欢表现主义的绘画风格。
B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

代码
Meaning
a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions
Example
He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.
他写了一个代码来解决电脑上的问题。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
孩子们围坐在篝火旁,形成圆形的布局。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

星系
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
遥远的星系包含了关于早期宇宙的线索。
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推荐信
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
教授为她的前学生写了一个出色的推荐信。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

疏忽的
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
疏忽的父母把孩子独自留下几个小时。
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
她去了她当地的选区投票。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

比...更重要
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
新政策的好处超过了风险。
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贪污腐化
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
丑闻揭示了几位高级官员的贪污腐化。
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
乐队演奏了流行歌曲的混合曲目。
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

旋转; 转动; 自转
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
地球的自转需要24小时才能完成。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

无数
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
夜空中有无数的星星。
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

乳汁分泌
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
医生解释说,哺乳是分娩后的一种自然过程。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小村庄
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
位于山谷中的小村庄只有十几座房子和一座小教堂。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

懒散地说话
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
他在累的时候说话会很慢。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

可耕性
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
土地的可耕性取决于土壤质量和水源的可用性。
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝血剂
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
医生使用了凝血剂来迅速止血。
C2 noun /ˌmɒnəˈmeɪniə/

monomania

Meaning
Excessive concentration or obsession with a single subject or idea.
Example
His monomania for collecting stamps worried his family.
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

恶名
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
罪犯因其大胆的逃脱而声名狼藉。
C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

恭维
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
她用了所有的恭维来赢得他的支持。
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
下雨时她打开了她的伞。
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
污染是工业化的负外部性。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

调解
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
她主持了候选人之间的激烈辩论。
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

家族, 亲戚
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬季的
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
冬季的风让所有人在外面走路时颤抖。
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

谈判
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
他们与供应商谈判达成了公平的交易。
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

照片
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
将照片添加到家谱中使它更具个人色彩。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

撕裂
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医生在手术中必须把受损的组织撕裂。
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

供给
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
政府为洪水期间的紧急供应作出了安排。
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

灵巧
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
他在谈判中的灵巧确保了交易。
C1 noun /ˈmæroʊ/

Marrow

骨髓
Meaning
A soft fatty substance in the cavities of bones; the essence of something
Example
The bone marrow produces blood cells in the human body.
骨髓在人体内产生血细胞。
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

对小细节或规则的过度关注
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
他的偏执让会议变得不必要地漫长。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

敲诈
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
农民在国王的沉重敲诈下受苦。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

溢于言表的
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
在她漫长的旅程后,她给了他一个溢于言表的欢迎。
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

具有启发性
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
她的沉默比语言更具启发性。
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

快速和愉快的准备
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
他以 alacrity 接受了挑战。
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

项圈
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
她在正式晚宴上戴了一条优雅的珍珠项圈。
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。
A2 adverb /æz ˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

As usual

像往常一样
Meaning
in the way that is normal or typical; customarily
Example
As usual, he arrived late to the meeting.
像往常一样,他迟到了会议。
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 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

冷酷无情; 残忍的;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
无情的独裁者没有显示任何同情。
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

松软且松弛; 缺乏紧实或肌肉张力; 虚弱
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
他松弛的手臂显示他需要更多的锻炼。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住房
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
政府正在努力为所有人提供负担得起的住房。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

来源
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
博物馆验证了古代手稿的出处。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
作为美食家,她总是寻找城市中最好的餐厅。
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

谦逊; 谦虚
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
尽管成功,他展示了极大的谦虚。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

恐水症
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
在被流浪狗咬伤后,该男子接受了对水恐症的治疗。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

崎岖不平的;颠簸的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
颠簸的路让汽车的行驶变得非常不舒服。
B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指标
Meaning
A thing that indicates the state or level of something.
Example
The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.
失业率是经济健康的重要指标。
B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

擦亮
Meaning
to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine
Example
She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.
她需要在面试前擦亮她的鞋子。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

夸张
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
媒体过度夸大了争议。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性
Meaning
The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.
Example
Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.
放射性在包括癌症治疗在内的医疗治疗中被用于治疗。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

低估
Meaning
To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.
Example
He tends to understate his achievements.
他倾向于低估自己的成就。
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

珍珠
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴着一条美丽的珍珠项链。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
该组织将把资金分配给受影响的家庭。