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 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

无性

Meaning

Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.

Example

Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.

许多植物通过无性繁殖方式，如发芽或分裂，进行繁殖。

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。

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 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 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

激怒

Meaning

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

Example

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

他粗鲁的言辞只会使同事们产生敌对情绪。

C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

宣告无罪

Meaning

to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way

Example

The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.

陪审团决定将被告从所有指控中无罪释放。

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 /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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

激动的; 焦虑的; 不安的; 以负面方式兴奋

Meaning

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

Example

He became agitated when he heard the bad news.

当他听到坏消息时，他变得激动。

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 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 /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 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 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

摧毁

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疏远

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

他粗鲁的行为使许多朋友疏远了他。

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 /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

防空炮

Meaning

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Example

The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.

防空炮被布置在军用基地以进行防御。

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。

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 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 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, 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 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表达

Meaning

The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.

Example

His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.

他在辩论中的发音给大家留下了深刻印象。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

农用化学品

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

过度使用农用化学品会降低土壤质量。

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 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。

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。

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 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 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

先锋

Meaning

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

先锋设计重新定义了餐饮体验。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

热情，激情

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

她用热情谈论她的新项目。

C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

大会会议

Meaning

A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.

Example

The assembly session discussed global challenges.

大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

拍卖师

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

拍卖师在竞价过程中迅速提高了价格。

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 /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 /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

可执行的

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

律师确认证据在法庭上是可执行的。

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 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 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 /əˈfɪks/

affix

附加 / 粘贴

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

请将邮票粘在信封上。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。

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 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

攻击

Meaning

to attack violently, either physically or with words

Example

The politician was assailed with difficult questions.

政治家遭遇了困难的问题。

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 /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 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 /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估

Meaning

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

Example

The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.

珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。

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 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 /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁

Meaning

the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court

Example

The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.

合同规定任何争议应通过仲裁解决。

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 /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 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

厌恶

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

Example

She has a strong aversion to smoking.

她对吸烟有强烈的反感。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

快速且灵活

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

初创团队在应对市场变化时非常灵活。

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 /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

她对提案做出了肯定的回答。

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 ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

增加或扩展

Meaning

Increasing quantity, power or performance.

Example

The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.

公司投资于增强其劳动力。

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 /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 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。

C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

矛盾的

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

她对接受新工作的提议感到矛盾。

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 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 /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 /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

引人注目的

Meaning

Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.

Example

The actress gave an arresting performance.

这位女演员给出了引人注目的表演。

C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

震惊

Meaning

filled with shock or horror

Example

The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.

观众对悲惨的场面感到震惊。

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 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

暗示

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

Example

The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.

教授在讲座中提到了莎士比亚。

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 /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

热情的; 狂热的; 激情的

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

她是环保事业的热情支持者。

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 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 ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊处

Meaning

A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.

Example

The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.

船只为了安全停靠在岸边。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。

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 /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 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 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。

C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化

Meaning

Connecting new information with existing knowledge

Example

Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.

有效的知识同化促进了有效的学习。

C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

强调

Meaning

to emphasize or make something more noticeable

Example

The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.

灯光突出了画作的美感。

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 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

那场全能风暴摧毁了它路径上的一切。

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 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

严格，简朴

Meaning

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

Example

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

和尚在山中过着严格的生活。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏

Meaning

Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.

Example

The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.

这道菜与辣酱一起作为配菜提供。

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 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 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 /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 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

爱是仇恨的对立面。

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 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 /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 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 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 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。

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.'。

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

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 /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 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 /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。

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。

煎熬

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

她为是否做出了正确的决定而痛苦了好几天。