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C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

市议员职位
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
他在多年服务后,因市议员职位而获奖。
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

决心
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
他为了成功的决心坚定不移。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

正念
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
正念练习可以改善专注力和情感平衡。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

谦虚的
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
尽管他取得了成功,他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。
A2 adjective ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ

average

平均
Meaning
A number expressing the central or typical value in a set of data; constituting the result obtained by adding together several amounts and then dividing this total by the number of amounts.
Example
The average score reflects overall performance.
平均分数反映了整体表现。
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

无法修复的
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古老手稿的损坏是无法修复的。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
他在深夜播放大声音乐,显得很不体贴。
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
我将在日落之前回来。
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

退休
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
她决定在工作了40年后退休。
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

验光学
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
她在大学学习验光学,成为一名眼科专家。
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

同理心
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
同理心帮助学生与社会建立联系。
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏见
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
我们必须在我们的社会中与偏见和歧视作斗争。
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

一片
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
他给了我一块蛋糕。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

臉紅 / 用水沖洗
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
她因為羞愧而臉紅,當她意識到她的錯誤時。
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

愤怒; 怒火
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
他的愤怒让人无法忍受。
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

迷恋
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
他被她的美貌迷住了。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不稳定的
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
他的情绪不稳定使得与他合作变得困难。
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

随后
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
他没有通过考试,随后不得不重考。
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

害羞的, 内向的
Meaning
reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved
Example
She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.
当被问及她的计划时,她露出了一丝害羞的微笑。
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

颤抖
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
她在想到独自走在黑暗森林中的时候不禁颤抖。
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小女孩
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
老人热情地迎接了小女孩。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

空的; 中空的;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
空心树干为小动物提供了庇护。
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

推崇
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
媒体开始在他的发现之后捧场那位年轻的科学家。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
该组织将把资金分配给受影响的家庭。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛苦的
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
穿越沙漠的旅程漫长且痛苦。
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

许多
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
许多学生参加了讲座。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪst/

Artist

艺术家
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings
Example
The artist painted a beautiful landscape.
艺术家画了一幅美丽的风景画。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

不连贯
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
他的解释如此不连贯,以至于没有人能理解。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

四折书
Meaning
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
Example
The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.
图书馆里有稀有的莎士比亚四折书。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

防御; 保护
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
该国加强了其防御系统,以应对潜在威胁。
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

因高温而痛苦
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
我们开始在中午的阳光下忍受酷热。
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

放大
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
显微镜可以放大微小的物体以便更好地观察。
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人类中心主义
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人类中心主义常常塑造环境政策。
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

令人遗憾的; 不幸的; 可惜的
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
很遗憾这么多有才华的人离开了公司。
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

中午
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
太阳在中午最亮,当它正好在头顶时。
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

杂货店
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
她去杂货店买蔬菜和牛奶。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

冶金的
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
他在大学学习了冶金工程。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

所有者
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
餐厅的所有者热情地迎接了我们。
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 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

波浪形的
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了波浪形的海洋。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

以凸起图案装饰
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
邀请卡上压印着金色字母。
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

借代
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
在短语 '王冠将决定' 中,'王冠' 是君主制的借代。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

不能被打破或损坏;非常强大和耐用
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
他们的友谊形成了一个坚不可摧的纽带。
C1 noun /ˈviːəməns/

Vehemence

强烈; 感情或表达的强度
Meaning
great forcefulness or intensity of feeling or expression; passionate conviction
Example
He argued with such vehemence that everyone was surprised.
他辩论时的强烈情感让每个人都感到吃惊。
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

会议, 会议期, 时段
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
会议持续了三个小时。
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

笨拙
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
他那笨拙的评论让晚宴上的每个人都感到尴尬。
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 使用暴力和恐吓达到政治目的
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
巨大的爆炸让每个人都充满了恐惧。
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
柠檬的味道很酸。
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

展示
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
新产品的展示得到了很好的接受。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。
B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

假定的
Meaning
generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true
Example
This is the supposed solution to the problem.
这是问题的假定解决方案。
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

烹饪
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
烹饪是我最喜欢的爱好之一。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

存款, 预付款
Meaning
to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally
Example
She deposited $500 into her savings account.
她向她的储蓄账户存入了500美元。
B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

呼气
Meaning
to breathe out air from the lungs
Example
She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.
她屏住呼吸后慢慢地呼气。
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

胶水
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
孩子们用白色胶水将五颜六色的纸片粘贴到他们的艺术项目中。
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

手链
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
她收到了一条金手链作为生日礼物。
B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引语; 报价
Meaning
a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services
Example
The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.
这篇文章以莎士比亚的一句名言开头。
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
她深受学生们的喜爱。
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

猛攻
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
这个村庄面临敌军的猛烈进攻。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

托付
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
他将包裹交给了运输公司。
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

一种突然增加财富、好运或利润的情况或事件
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
石油的发现对这个小国来说是一个博南萨。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

杂质
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
科学家去除了水样中的所有杂质。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
他因争议被俱乐部除名。
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

仓库
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
这个仓库作为所有进口商品的storehouse。
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

可熔化的
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
工程师在实验中使用了可熔化的合金。
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

参与
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
老师试图将学生们引入讨论。
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

慷慨
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
亿万富翁的慷慨在他对医院的众多慈善捐赠中显而易见。
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

游泳
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
游泳是保持健康和身体健康的好方法。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
复杂的理论在教授的讲解后变得可理解。
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

动能
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
随着物体移动得更快,动能增加。
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

具体说明
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
证人被要求详细叙述那个夜晚的事件。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
太空旅游的社会效益正在辩论中。
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

议程
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
会议议程包括预算讨论。
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教义
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会遵循一项关于道德价值的严格教义。
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

缺乏
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
他的报告缺少细节。
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

提示
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
她给了我一个关于惊喜派对的提示。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

过于乐观
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
她的过于乐观的态度忽略了明显的问题。
B2 verb /swer/

swear

发誓
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
我发誓说真话。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

忽略
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
当你赶时间时,很容易忽略小细节。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

不可接受的
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
他的粗鲁评论被在场的每个人视为不可接受。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。
C1 noun /ˈpiːɒn/

peon

皮恩
Meaning
a low-ranking worker, often performing menial tasks
Example
The office peon delivered the files to each department.
办公室的皮恩将文件送到每个部门。
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

夸张的语言
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
政治家的演讲充满了空洞的夸张语言。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

内衣
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
他在打包前把内衣叠得整整齐齐。
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

回忆
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
我记不起来我把钥匙放在哪里了。
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

坏蛋; 粗鲁
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
派对上的每个人都避开了他,因为他以一个坏蛋著称。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

一种大黑色海鸟,通过潜水捕捉鱼类
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
鸬鹚停在岩石上,潜水后晾干翅膀。
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
他拿起铲子清理车道上的雪。
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

玉米
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
该地区的农民将玉米作为主要作物,既用于食物也用于动物饲料。
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

浪费
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
社交媒体常常导致浪费宝贵的时间。
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

纸莎草
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古老的卷轴是用纸莎草写的。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

鲳鱼
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的鲳鱼咖喱配米饭。
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。
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

努力
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
你的努力决定了你的成功。
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

幸福
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

小猫
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
小猫喜欢玩线球。
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

镇痛
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
医生在进行手术前诱导了镇痛。
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬天
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
北方的冬天可能非常严酷,伴随着大量降雪。
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
他买了一个音乐会的票。
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

项链坠子
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
她把祖母的照片放在了项链坠子里。
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 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

苛刻的
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
她因其苛刻的设计标准而闻名。
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。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
水培技术允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
嫌疑人在今天早晨被指控出庭。
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
他说他明天会帮助我。
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

避免
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
请勿在此区域内吸烟。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

鲑鱼
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
他们晚餐时提供了烤鲑鱼。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

分别地
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
他们决定分别前往会议。
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

争论
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
他们经常争论政治。
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

钻头
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
学生们参加了学校的火灾演习。
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。