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C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

白色矿石（类似石膏的矿物）
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
雕像是用纯净的阿拉巴斯特雕刻的。
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最优
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
为了获得最佳结果，我们需要提高效率。
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐蚀
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
管道中的腐蚀导致泄漏。
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版商
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
出版商决定印刷10,000本新小说。
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

马
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
马在田野里快速奔跑。
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

沉闷
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
长时间会议的沉闷常常消耗动力。
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

三明治
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
我做了一个鸡肉三明治作为午餐。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方性法规
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
市议会通过了一项新的地方法规，规范街头小贩。
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

手推车
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
农民把干草装上了他的手推车。
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

浅紫色
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的浅紫色连衣裙参加了聚会。
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

漫游
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
我们在城市的老街道上漫步。
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

雄伟的
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
雄伟的喜马拉雅山高耸在天空中。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
农民用牛犊来耕地。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

圆胖
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
这个宝宝有圆胖的脸颊，大家都很喜欢。
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

减少
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
新加坡大幅减少了塑料的使用。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

登基 / 接受协议
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
国王登基的仪式盛大举行。
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

建筑
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
这座旧建筑被翻新并改建为博物馆。
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

拆开
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
她兴奋地小心拆开了礼物。
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

蜡质葫芦
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
蜡质葫芦汤非常有营养，有助于消化。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

内爆
Meaning
To collapse or burst inward violently.
Example
The old building imploded during the demolition.
老建筑在拆除时发生了内爆。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口头的，通过文字表达
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
口头沟通在大多数情况下是必需的。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

完整性
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
他完整地看完了这部电影。
C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

逃避
Meaning
Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.
Example
The thief managed to elude the police.
小偷成功逃脱了警察。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

令人不悦的视觉效果; 恶心的景象
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
废弃的建筑已成为社区中的眼中钉。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
狗对陌生人大叫。
C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

去除冒犯性部分
Meaning
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
Example
The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.
编辑将小说修改，以使其适合儿童。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

吹毛求疵的; 挑剔的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
他对每一个小细节的吹毛求疵使得会议变得非常不愉快。
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

相关的
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
请提供仅与本次讨论相关的信息。
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

鼓掌
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
观众为表演鼓掌。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

煽动
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
他因煽动暴乱被逮捕。
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。
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

手表; 监控; 观察
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
他查看了他的手表，看看是否迟到了会议。
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使般的
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
宝宝的笑容如天使般甜美，融化了所有人的心。
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

啄木鸟
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
啄木鸟敲击橡树。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

含金的
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
矿工在山中发现了一个含金的矿脉。
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

精心计算的
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

极乐
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
对她来说，花园是一个个人的极乐世界。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱；疾病；虚弱
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
尽管他年事已高，且有多种病痛，他仍保持着敏捷和警觉。
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
她承认了她的错误并道歉。
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。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
她用冷水洗了脸。
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

接受能力
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
她对新思想的接受能力帮助改善了项目。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

阿金顿鹳
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
那只阿金顿鹳站在浅水中不动。
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隐居地
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
那位和尚在远离社会的隐居地度过了多年。
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

庄园大宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
那座古老的庄园几百年来自豪地矗立在山丘上。
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

讽刺
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
这件事的讽刺在于，获胜者忘记了自己的奖品。
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非营利的
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
她在一个非营利组织工作，为弱势儿童提供免费教育。
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

用于语言分析和研究的大型语言数据集合
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
语言学家使用语料库来分析语言模式。
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

可再生
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
可再生资源减少环境损害。
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

奶牛
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
奶牛每天早上产鲜牛奶。
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

推荐人
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
推荐人因推荐新客户而获得了奖金。
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

逐字或逐句
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
她逐字重复了他的指示，以避免错误。
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

登机
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
探险者们正在港口登船。
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

条纹
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
岩石表面因冰川运动而被划出条纹。
B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微调
Meaning
to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something
Example
We need to tweak the design slightly.
我们需要稍微调整设计。
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
面对挑战时勇气至关重要。
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

减少
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
我们需要减少本月的开支。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

担忧
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
她对即将到来的考试感到担忧。
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

账户
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
她在银行开设了一个储蓄账户。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同样地; 也; 类似地
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
她为考试努力学习，她的哥哥也做了同样的事情。
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

自私
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
他太自私了，不愿与他人分享他的食物。
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

扬帆旅行
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
他们去年夏天横渡了大西洋。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

最上; 顶端
Meaning
highest in position or rank
Example
The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.
旗帜被放置在树的最高分支上。
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

转移
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
她不得不将注意力转向新项目。
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

流动性
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
舞者动作的流动性令人着迷。
C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

下午场
Meaning
A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.
Example
We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.
我们买了周日下午场的票。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

诱饵
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
猎人们用一只木鸭作为诱饵。
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

许可证 / 许可
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
您必须拥有驾驶执照才能合法开车。
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

星期四
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
我们安排了星期四的会议。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

不可伸展的
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
这根绳子是由不可伸展的材料制成的。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
行动胜于语言，这是一个著名的公理。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

煽动者
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
这位活动家是真正的煽动者，激励着周围的每个人参加抗议。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
他有着深沉的男性嗓音。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

哺乳
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫在篮子里哺乳她的小猫。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延长
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
现代医学延长了预期寿命。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

经典或传统
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
她喜欢在学习时听古典音乐。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

搜查
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
安保人员在入口处搜查了那名男子。
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物物交换
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代文明使用物物交换系统进行贸易。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最大的
Meaning
largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big
Example
This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.
这是我们面临过的最大挑战。
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

短暂停留
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
她在夏天享受了在巴黎的短暂逗留。
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

猎人
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
猎人追踪鹿穿越森林。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

议员
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
议员召开了一个公共会议，讨论地方问题。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

假装
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
他试图用强颜欢笑来掩饰自己的愤怒。
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

十月
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
十月天气开始变凉。
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

纠正
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
公司承诺纠正客户的投诉。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

灰色的, 古老的
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
那棵古老的橡树作为世纪历史的见证者伫立。
B1 noun /ˈbraɪd.ɡrʊm/

Bridegroom

新郎
Meaning
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.
紧张的新郎站在祭坛前等着他的新娘到来。
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

所有
Meaning
the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something
Example
She spent all her money on books.
她把所有的钱都花在书上。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小值
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
今年的失业率达到了最低点。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

富裕
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
他们来自城市中的富裕家庭。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

竞争者, 争夺者
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
她是市长职位的强有力竞争者。
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警觉性
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
司机在长途驾驶中保持了高度的警觉性。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
这场雨对受旱灾影响的农民来说是一种祝福。
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航程; 海上航行
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
船只穿越大西洋的航行花了两周。
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

咖啡
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
我需要一杯咖啡来开始我的早晨。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

哑剧
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
孩子们在当地剧院观看了圣诞哑剧。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

不合群的
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
搬到新城市后，他变得不合群。
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小树枝
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
她从树上折下一根小树枝用作棍子。
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

纳税人
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
纳税人的钱被用于资助公共服务。
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

组织
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
她为她的朋友组织了一个惊喜派对。
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

疯狂; 疯狂的行为;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
在这场风暴中开车是疯狂的。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

电铸版
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
打印机使用了电铸版来制作页面的多个副本。
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困扰
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，他看起来非常困扰。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑的
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
她完全被他突如其来的决定弄得不知所措。
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
他在几分钟内喝掉了三罐苏打水。
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

快速增加；上涨。
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
生产成本的增加影响了盈利能力。
B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

全球和平
Meaning
Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.
Example
Global peace requires collective efforts.
全球和平需要集体努力。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

插曲
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
在剧本的两个场景之间有一个简短的音乐插曲。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

恼怒
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
他在再次听到同样的借口后，因恼怒而叹了口气。
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

极乐
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
赢得冠军后，他的极乐心情显而易见。