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C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
每日的自我肯定提升了自信。
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
坏掉的手机可以用正确的部件修复。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

热情的，激情四射的
Meaning
having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm
Example
She gave a fervent speech about climate change.
她发表了关于气候变化的热情演讲。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召唤
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔术师从帽子里召唤出了一只兔子。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

地精
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
花园里摆放着一个地精雕像。
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交叉
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
这两条道路在市中心交汇。
C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

和服
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
她在仪式上穿着一件美丽的丝绸和服。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

邋遢
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
他睡了一整晚露天后，看起来邋遢。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

惰性
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
病人躺在床上保持不动。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

灌输
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
父母试图在孩子们的心中灌输好的价值观。
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 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

概括
Meaning
To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.
Example
It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.
根据几次经历做出概括是错误的。
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

容易感到恶心、头晕或反感
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
她看到血时感到恶心。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不实的
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供的证据是不实的且令人信服。
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
孩子们常常理想化他们的父母。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

黄蜂
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
黄蜂在屋顶下筑巢。
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 /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

已灭绝的飞行爬行动物
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物馆展示了一只巨大的翼龙化石。
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

可量化的
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
项目的影响是可量化的。
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

辩护
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
新的证据帮助为被错误指控的男子辩护。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

邋遢的或不整洁的外观；脏的和磨损的
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
那只邋遢的老狗在街上徘徊，寻找食物。
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

有企业家精神的
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
她是一个有企业家精神的年轻企业家。
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

间谍活动
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
该特工因涉嫌间谍活动被逮捕。
C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

破坏
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
刮痕将破坏画作的美丽。
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音派
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
她在一个福音派教会社区长大。
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 /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

污染的; 玷污的
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供应被有害的化学物质污染了。
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

遗嘱 / 证明
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
他的成功是他辛勤工作和奉献精神的证明。
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

上升
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
他在公司的迅速上升让每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

长寿
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
良好的习惯有助于健康和长寿。
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

做作的 / 虚伪的
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
演员的表现太做作，无法显得自然。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

夜幕降临
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
他们决定在夜幕降临之前回家。
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

指数
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
公告后，股市指数急剧下跌。
C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

覆膜
Meaning
to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic
Example
She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.
她把重要的文件进行了塑料封面处理，以保护它们免受损坏。
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

困境
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
公司在市场崩溃后面临财务困境。
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

与氧化相关
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
过度的压力可能导致细胞中的氧化损伤。
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生动物走廊
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
野生动物走廊连接破碎的栖息地，促进物种迁徙。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反驳
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
他迅速回应说他没有错。
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

高兴地; 欢快地
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
孩子们在节日中高兴地跳舞。
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

固执的兴趣或对某事或某人的执念
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
他对完美主义的固执导致项目完成的延迟。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

达尔文主义
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
达尔文主义彻底改变了科学家们对物种起源的理解。
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

渗透
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
血液开始从小伤口渗透出来。
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自负
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
他在赢得辩论后，露出了自负的笑容。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

亵渎的
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
这幅画被批评为亵渎的。
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

厌恶女性
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
这本小说因宣扬厌恶女性而遭到批评。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

排外恐惧症
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
排外恐惧症可能导致歧视和社会分裂。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸福
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

殡葬员
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
殡葬员为葬礼服务准备了尸体。
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
丑闻过后，他成了一个社会弃儿。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概述
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版商要求作者提交小说的单页概述。
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

战术
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
战术思维在商业谈判中至关重要。
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

巴洛克风格
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
教堂以复杂的巴洛克风格装饰，细节繁复。
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

冶炼
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

无畏
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
那个无畏的旅行者独自探险了丛林。
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲伤, 痛苦
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
告别的悲痛让每个人的眼睛都充满了泪水。
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠诚
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
士兵宣誓效忠他们的国家。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

无血
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
这场革命出奇地没有流血。
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

脚手架
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
工人们搭建了脚手架来粉刷建筑物的外部。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

模块化
Meaning
Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.
Example
The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.
模块化设计允许轻松定制和可扩展性。
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 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不朽的
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
传说中英雄是不朽的存在。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

无精打采
Meaning
lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest
Example
She felt listless after working long hours without rest.
她在没有休息的长时间工作后感到无精打采。
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

壮丽
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
罗马斗兽场的宏伟吸引了数百万游客。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

墨盒
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
打印机停止工作，因为墨盒已空。
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱离
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
几个州威胁要脱离联邦。
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分类科学
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
现代分类学帮助科学家组织和研究生物多样性。
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

愤怒地
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
她愤怒地否认了这些指控。
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

快速且简洁地写下
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
她在餐巾纸上迅速记下了他的电话号码。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点燃
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
火花在几秒钟内点燃了干叶。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

上锁
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
她在离开房子之前把门锁上了。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

犹豫
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
她的犹豫延迟了决定。
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

赔偿
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
政府向冲突受害者提供了赔偿。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːr.dɪ.nəl/

cardinal

红衣主教 / 基本的
Meaning
As an adjective: of prime importance; as a noun: a high-ranking Catholic clergyman or a type of bird.
Example
Honesty is a cardinal virtue in life.
诚实是生活中的一种基本美德。
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
和平条约是迈向和解的重要一步。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

欣喜若狂
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
孩子们在赢得比赛后欣喜若狂。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

大楼
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
博物馆是市中心一座令人印象深刻的大楼。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

轨道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
卫星沿着预定的轨道飞行。
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
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 /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

不引人注目
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
安全摄像头被设计成不引人注目。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
由于资金不足，项目失败了。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

不对称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
她穿了一件不对称的裙子，吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 noun /stɛntʃ/

stench

臭味
Meaning
A very strong and unpleasant smell.
Example
The stench of garbage filled the alley.
垃圾的臭味充满了小巷。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

尤里卡!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
当解决方案最终浮现在他脑海中时，他喊道：'尤里卡!'
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可或缺
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲伤的
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
悲伤的歌曲让她想起了失去的亲人。
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

顺从地; 温顺地
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
他顺从地接受了批评，没有争论。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

刺耳的，震惊的
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
突然的响亮噪音让房间里每个人都感到震惊。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
士兵们被驻扎在一个偏远的前哨站。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
这个道德困境让研究人员感到困惑。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。
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 /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

感染
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
老房子被老鼠感染。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

制革厂
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
制革厂为出口生产高质量的皮革。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

挑衅的; 不服从的
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
那个挑战性的学生拒绝遵守规则。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

直言不讳
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
她因直言不讳地谈论社会问题而闻名。
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

过错; 缺点; 由于过错或违法行为而给出的标记
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
学生因为多次迟到而得到了一个德梅里特。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

违规者
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
警察在交叉口抓住了交通违规者。
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

扭曲的，讽刺的
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
他在听到讽刺的评论后，露出了扭曲的微笑。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

翻新
Meaning
To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Example
The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.
公司决定重新设计其网站，以获得现代化外观。
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

撤销
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
政府决定撤销他的护照。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
士兵守卫着营地的周长。
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

乳清
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
乳清蛋白在运动员和健美选手中非常受欢迎。
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

发掘
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
考古学家在遗址发掘了古代文物。
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

开幕
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
该组织已正式开幕。
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

最后通牒
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
老板给了他一个最后通牒：要么改进，要么被解雇。
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修改
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA修改使作物的特征得到增强。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

引诱
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
广告被设计来吸引顾客进店。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

可航行的
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
这条河在雨季适合小船通行。
C1 noun /speɪt/

spate

浪潮
Meaning
a large number of things occurring in quick succession
Example
There has been a spate of robberies in the city.
在城市中发生了一系列盗窃事件。
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脉的
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
医生检查了病人的静脉循环。
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

折衷的
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
她的音乐口味是折衷的，从古典到嘻哈。