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C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市议会成员
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
市议员提出了一个新的社区公园计划。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

怪癖
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
他的怪癖使他既受到钦佩也被误解。
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

抛光
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
工人们把旧剑抛光，直到它像新的一样闪闪发光。
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

艰苦的努力
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
经过多年的艰苦努力，她终于完成了学位。
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

创意展览
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
创意展览突出了回收的可能性。
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨碍
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
大雨妨碍了我们的旅行计划。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

切分节奏
Meaning
Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.
Example
The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.
这段爵士乐有一个切分节奏，激励了人群。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
剧烈运动会引起出汗。
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列车
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
救援列车带着食物和医疗物资抵达洪水灾区。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

祖先
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家谱显示所有祖先的名字。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

变化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
变化对成长来说是不可避免的。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

低调的
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
她穿了一件优雅但低调的裙子。
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

有点; 稍微; 适度
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
这部电影有点有趣，但不太棒。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

栩栩如生
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
这尊蜡像如此栩栩如生，以至于人们以为它是一个真人。
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 noun /naɪf/

Knife

刀
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
她用一把锋利的刀切菜做晚餐。
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血腥屠杀
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
战争变成了一场血腥的屠杀。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

广泛的破坏；极大的混乱或无序；混乱
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
飓风在沿海城镇造成了大规模的破坏，摧毁了房屋和商业。
A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

底部；底层
Meaning
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
Example
The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.
宝箱躺在海洋的底部。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

不可约的
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
分数 3/7 是不可约的。
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏她的幸福。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

钢笔尖
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
他在写字之前把钢笔尖浸入墨水中。
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

粗糙的; 粗糙; 严厉的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
岩石的粗糙表面伤害了我的手。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危机
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危机影响了全球市场。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。
B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包裹
Meaning
a loose garment worn around the body; covering material
Example
She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.
她在外出前穿上一件温暖的外套。
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

头盔
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
骑行者总是戴着一顶亮黄色的头盔，以保证安全性和可见性。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

壮观的
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
这座城堡是一座壮观的建筑，俯瞰着山谷。
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。
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引出
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
老师试图从害羞的学生那里引导出回应。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

主办人
Meaning
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
Example
The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.
这位印普雷萨里奥为崭露头角的明星安排了一系列的音乐会。
B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

通常
Meaning
usually or by most people
Example
This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.
这个短语通常在日常语言中使用。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
这个演讲是一个完全的谎言。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然的响声; 强烈的撞击或打击
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
门关上时发出一声巨响，吵醒了所有人。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

不透水的
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
这件夹克不透水。
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

斑马
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
斑马和它的群体在非洲草原上奔跑。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

无法接近
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
这个偏远的村庄在雨季几乎是无法接近的。
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

老鼠
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
小老鼠躲在柜子后面。
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 ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

后代, 子孙, 继承人
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学家的教义影响了许多代后代。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。
B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

瘙痒
Meaning
to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire
Example
My skin itches from the mosquito bites.
我的皮肤因蚊子叮咬而发痒。
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

布局
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
设计师为网站展示了一个全新的布局，这使得它更具用户友好性。
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

有形的, 物质的
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
鬼魂通常被描述为没有有形的形态。
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

狡猾
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
他用狡猾的手段赢得了谈判。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

吉尼 (英国旧金币)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
古老的金币价值一个吉尼。
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

强调
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
老师强调了作业的重要性。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

恶劣
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
那起恶劣的罪行震惊了整个社区。
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 /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

动荡
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
公司在其CEO突然辞职后经历了巨大的动荡。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
他对家庭和社会持有保守的看法。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

真正的
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
这是一个真正的皮革包。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

掠食者/剥削者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
掠食性鸟类扑向它的猎物。
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

决定性的; 终结的; 完全解决问题
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
证据是决定性的，没有留下任何怀疑的空间。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

焦虑的
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
宝宝整晚都很焦虑，无法入睡。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

重新校准, 重新调整
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
公司必须重新校准其策略以适应市场。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

多刺的; 难以处理的
Meaning
having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with
Example
The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.
预算削减的棘手问题需要仔细考虑。
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

土著
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
土著人已经保护了他们的传统数千年。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇气, 创新
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
创业需要真正的勇气。
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

轻率的
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
他在没有适当装备的情况下攀登山峰，真是轻率的行为。
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重量
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
包裹的重量是10公斤。
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

义务
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
父母有责任照顾他们的孩子。
B2 verb /swel/

swell

肿胀
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
她的脚踝在受伤后开始肿胀。
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

红润
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
她因为在户外工作，脸上有红润的肤色。
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

流氓; 暴力的人;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
流氓威胁店主要钱。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

有争议的；可疑的
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
案件中的事实是有争议的，需要进一步调查。
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
她对事故的受害者表达了同情。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
化学命名法对初学者来说可能很难理解。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

抹去 / 使自己不显眼
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
她在会议期间不断抹去自己，以便其他人能够发光。
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

气动的
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
工厂使用气动工具进行组装。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

蝗虫
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
蝗虫摧毁了整个小麦田。
A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

市中心
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
他们在市中心购物度过了下午。
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

立刻
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
他立刻回复了消息。
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

疯狂
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
在暴风雨中去远足简直是疯狂。
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

反歧视的
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
反歧视运动是突破性的。
B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

支持者
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
她是当地动物收容所的强大支持者。
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

触发
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
大声的噪音触发了警报系统。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

临时
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
他们用箱子作为临时桌子。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交替，替代
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生们在在线和离线课程之间轮流上课。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

沮丧
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
在多次失败后，他开始感到沮丧。
A1 verb /niːd/

need

需要
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
我需要我的作业的帮助。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

变形
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
毛毛虫变形成蝴蝶。
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持有，使用
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
战士熟练地使用他的剑。
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

假设
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
他的计划是基于市场将迅速恢复的假设。
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

生病的; 患病的
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
那棵生病的树必须从花园里移除。
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

对立
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
两党之间有明显的对立。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半圆
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生们围绕老师坐成半圆形。
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

熟悉的; 了解的; 非正式且友好的
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
这首歌听起来对我很熟悉。
B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版
Meaning
to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available
Example
The author will publish her new novel next month.
作者将在下个月出版她的新小说。
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

报告
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
报告突出了关键问题。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

特权的
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
她来自一个有特权的背景，拥有许多机会。
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

有害的
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
他的有害影响摧毁了社区。
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

令人愉快的, 令人高兴的
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
读一本好书是一项令人愉快的活动。
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

冲积土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
河岸上的冲积土对农业非常肥沃。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

像叔叔一样友善
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
他有一种让每个人都感到舒适的阿冯库拉尔风度。
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

跳过
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
他决定跳过早餐，直接去上班。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
该项目需要更多的讨论，然后才能继续进行。
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

夸张的戏剧
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
这部电影因其过度的戏剧性而受到批评。
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

聚集
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
人们在公园聚集庆祝节日。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛奶变酸了，闻起来很难闻。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

有洞察力的
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
教授就全球经济进行了有洞察力的讲座。
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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
他因她的粗鲁评论而感到被侮辱。
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

严厉的; 粗糙的; 残酷的; 严格的
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
老师对我的工作给出了严厉的批评。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

顶点
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
登山者达到了山顶。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
她非常认真地对待了这个问题。
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危及
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
他鲁莽的行为可能会危及他的职业生涯。
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

日常的，普通的
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
他专注于家庭生活中的日常细节。
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

与公司/企业相关
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
公司企业社会责任对现代企业非常重要。
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

普遍性
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
智能手机的普遍性改变了通信方式。