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C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

榆树
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
榆树在河岸旁茂密生长。
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

文学家
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
该活动由诗人、评论家和其他文学家参加。
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

飞地
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
这座城市有一个小的意大利飞地，保留着传统。
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

尸检
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
尸检显示受害者死于中毒。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

雪貂, 坚持不懈地寻找或发现某物
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
他发现了隐藏的文件。
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 不现实的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
这个故事太幻想了，不可能是真的。
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

沉重的
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
沉重的行李箱很难提上楼。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

出乎意料的; 令人惊讶的
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
出乎意料的消息让所有人都哑口无言。
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

试镜
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
她为学校的主角试镜。
B1 noun /læd/

lad

小伙子
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
这个年轻小伙子在商店里帮助了他的父亲。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

人口普查
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府进行了人口普查，以更新人口统计数据。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

程序性的
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委员会严格遵循程序规则。
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

在床上
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
由于生病，她整天都待在床上。
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

恶作剧
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
孩子们在暑假期间充满了恶作剧。
C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

不太可能或不太真实
Meaning
unlikely to happen or be true; improbable
Example
His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.
他解释迟到的理由听起来不可信。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象征性的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鸽子是和平与自由的象征。
A1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən/

Garden

花园
Meaning
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Example
She spent her morning tending to the roses in her beautiful garden.
她在美丽的花园里照料玫瑰，度过了她的早晨。
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
球的球形使它能够平稳地在地面上滚动。
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝结
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
伤口后血液迅速凝结。
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

神权政治
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
这个国家被作为一个神权政治统治，宗教领袖拥有最高的权力。
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
神父谈到了灵魂的神性。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反叛者计划刺杀国王。
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

车间
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
这个车间专注于提高年轻专业人士的技术技能。
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

酒店
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
我们住在靠近海滩的酒店。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

刮刀
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
我用刮刀翻转平底锅里的煎饼。
B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

无能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something; incapacity
Example
His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.
他解决问题的无能导致了项目的延误。
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎缩
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
没有规律的锻炼，肌肉随着时间的推移可能会萎缩。
A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

十二
Meaning
the number equivalent to 12
Example
There are twelve months in a year.
一年有十二个月。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

闪电
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
闪电击中了我们家附近的一棵树。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

幸福
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language
Example
She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

工作
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
她正在进行她的项目工作。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

合法地
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
合同已由双方合法地签署。
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

出租马, 陈腐
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
那匹旧出租马仍然拉着马车。
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

悲伤
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
她在听到悲伤的消息后，心中充满了悲伤。
C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止的; 安静的; 不活跃的;
Meaning
quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest
Example
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
火山已经沉寂了一个多世纪。
C1 noun /ˈstɪmjʊlənt/

stimulant

兴奋剂
Meaning
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Coffee is a common stimulant that helps people stay awake.
咖啡是一种常见的兴奋剂，帮助人们保持清醒
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

刺绣
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
她在枕套上刺绣了花朵。
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

时尚和有吸引力；在外观上有优雅或品味
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
她穿着一件时尚的裙子参加派对。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
强大的免疫力可以防止感染。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
窗帘的半透明性让房间充满了柔和的光线。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

偷偷地
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
她偷偷为她的朋友策划了一个惊喜派对。
B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

樱花
Meaning
the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring
Example
The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.
樱花在四月美丽地绽放。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

假定的
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
他是孩子的假定父亲。
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

打碎
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
玻璃会碎掉，如果你把它摔下去。
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

黑李子
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
我从我们后院的树上摘了几颗新鲜的黑李子。
C1 noun /væt/

vat

大容器
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
工人们把新鲜压榨的葡萄汁倒入了大容器中。
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

能源安全
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
能源安全确保稳定的供应。
B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

扫地工
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
扫地工每天早上清扫学校的走廊。
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

法恩（神话生物）
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
雕塑描绘了一个在森林里跳舞的顽皮法恩。
B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

识字
Meaning
the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area
Example
Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.
成人识字课程帮助人们学习阅读。
A1 verb /spik/

speak

说
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
她能流利地说三种语言。
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

助手
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
她在一家律师事务所做助理。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小船
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
水手们用小船到达了岸边。
B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

主题
Meaning
A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.
Example
The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.
主题突出了弹性和可持续性。
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。
C1 verb /ˈʌndərkʌt/

undercut

Meaning
to sell at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or undermine something
Example
The company tried to undercut its rivals by offering lower prices.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

显著的
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
他是社区中的一个杰出领导者。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

重新夺回
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
军队成功地重新夺回了失去的领土。
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

糟糕
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
我们旅行时天气很糟糕。
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

色迷迷地看
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
他一直盯着跑道上的模特看。
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

可持续农业
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
可持续农业实践在保护环境的同时确保粮食安全。
C2 noun ˌɒbfəsˈkeɪʃən

obfuscation

混淆, 迷惑
Meaning
The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.
数据的混淆使得它们难以解释。
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

共谋
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
法庭揭示了他在欺诈计划中的共谋。
C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

幸福
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
她因在对话中的幸福和开朗的性格而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鸡皮疙瘩
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
那部恐怖电影让我起了鸡皮疙瘩。
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集合
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
学生们为了会议在大厅里集合。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

偷窃
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
从别人那里偷东西是错的。
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
花儿没有水就会死。
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

夫人
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
夫人卡里姆是学校的校长。
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

拆解
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
工人们将在下个月拆除旧桥。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪ.dər/

Trader

交易员
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or financial securities for profit
Example
The trader made a good profit from selling imported goods.
交易员通过销售进口商品获得了不错的利润。
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平的
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
桌子必须保持水平，杯子才不会滑动。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
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。
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

反馈
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
她向老师请求关于她作文的反馈。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

躯干
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
艺术家详细地画了模特的躯干。
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

附近
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
最近的加油站就在附近。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

报复性
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
该国对贸易制裁实施了报复性关税。
B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

坡道
Meaning
a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply
Example
The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.
汽车驶上了停车场的坡道。
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

一种使用实时显示大脑活动来教授大脑功能自我调节的技术
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
神经反馈提高了认知表现和放松。
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

漫不经心
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
她用出人意料的漫不经心回答了那些难题。
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

详细
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
报告提供了对情况的详细分析。
C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

生态系统崩溃
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
不受控制的森林砍伐可能导致生态系统崩溃。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
政府在教育领域进行了一些制度改革。
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

划分
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
为了提高效率，他将工作任务划分开来。
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

转位
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
数字的转位导致了计算中的错误。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

习惯，风俗
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
他生活在一种安静的习惯中，避开城市的喧嚣。
B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

冲突
Meaning
A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.
Example
The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.
这两个国家正在通过谈判解决冲突。
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

边缘
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
咖啡杯的边缘有个裂痕。
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陆地区
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
农民们从乡村的内陆地区来到城市销售他们的产品。
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

补充
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
围巾完美地补充了她的装束。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

概述
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
老师让学生复述这堂课。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音标符号
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
老师展示了每个音标符号如何代表特定的声音。
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
她是一位合格的医学从业者。
B1 noun/verb /skɔːr/

score

分数
Meaning
a number of points achieved in a game or test; to gain points or achieve a goal
Example
He scored the winning goal in the final match.
他在最后一场比赛中进了制胜球。
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

使难堪
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
她突然的问题似乎让他感到尴尬。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

节制
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
他练习节制以保持对学业的专注。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
这些指控是基于谣言，而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

辩论
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
关于治理的辩论贯穿了整个会议。
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

狡猾的, 精明的, 狡诈的
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
狡猾的狐狸再次躲过了猎人的追捕。
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

伞
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。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

强烈反对
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
该政策遭遇了广泛的反对。
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

脊柱; 结构的中央支撑
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
她在事故中伤了脊柱。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

城市边缘
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
他们为了更安静的生活搬到了城市的边缘。
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

外面
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
他悄悄地走出房间。
C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

热量生产过程
Meaning
The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.
Example
Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.
辛辣食物可以增强热生热和卡路里燃烧。
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.