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C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

警觉地
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
她在黑暗的森林里警觉地听着每一个声音。
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。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

公投
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
政府就新宪法举行了公投。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
对少数民族的迫害在全球范围内遭到谴责。
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

真正的; 真实的; 合法的
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
她是她领域中的真正专家。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

墓碑
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
墓碑上刻着她的名字，雕刻得非常精美。
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

可行
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
没有更多的资源，这个计划是不可行的。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

比...持续更久
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
这座古老的城堡已经比许多代人持续得更久。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

纪念
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
为阵亡士兵举行了纪念仪式。
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

好斗 / 杂乱
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
尽管身材小，他却是一个好斗的战士。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

龙般的
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新的规定被批评为龙般的。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

尸体解剖
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
医生对尸体进行了尸体解剖。
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

长矛
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
骑士带着准备好的长矛向前冲。
C1 verb /ˈoʊvərˌhɔːl/

overhaul

全面改革
Meaning
to examine thoroughly and repair or improve something that is worn or ineffective
Example
The company decided to overhaul its outdated computer system.
公司决定彻底改革其过时的计算机系统。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

取之不尽
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
他那取之不尽的精力使他能够在项目上不知疲倦地工作。
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

汇聚
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
技术的汇聚正在革命化行业。
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

深割伤
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
他在事故后腿部有一个深深的割伤。
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 /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

极其疲惫; 累坏了
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
我工作了一整天，现在完全累坏了。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

矛盾的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
站立常常比走路更累，这很矛盾。
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

赞成
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
委员会在提案上投了赞成票。
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遗赠
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
科学家把他的研究论文遗赠给了大学。
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

凶猛，残忍，激烈
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
凶猛的暴风摧毁了沿海地区的许多房屋。
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

偷偷结婚
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
这对年轻情侣决定逃到另一个城市结婚。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

疯狂; 精神错乱
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
辩护律师辩称，他的客户因精神错乱而不应被判有罪。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

充满激情的
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
她发表了关于人权的充满激情的演讲。
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

取决于 / 队伍
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
出席取决于事先注册。 / 一个学生代表团参加了会议。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

全面且完整
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
报告提供了该问题的全面分析。
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益的细菌
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
酸奶是益生菌的天然来源，有助于消化。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
在暮光中，靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

盲从者
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
她因为总是跟随人群而被贴上了盲从者的标签。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

温热
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
茶是温热的，毫无诱人之感。
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

硬壳水生动物
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
螃蟹和龙虾是著名的甲壳类动物。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

友好且愉快；性格好；善良
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
我的邻居非常友好，总是热情地问候每个人。
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

润滑
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
机械师为汽车发动机部件上了润滑油。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。
C1 noun /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.ti/

inequity

不公平
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; unequal distribution or treatment.
Example
Social inequity continues to be a global issue.
社会不公平仍然是一个全球性问题。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

卓越
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
她在话剧中的表现非常卓越。
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
许多文化鼓励一夫一妻制作为理想的婚姻形式。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法机关
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法机关起草治理的法律。
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

并排
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
士兵们并排走在街上。
C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

掌声
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
演员在表演后收到了站立的掌声。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

原则
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
诚实是他们哲学的核心原则。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

逆行的
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
该政策被视为人权的倒退步骤。
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

温和而愉快的温暖；舒缓。
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
我们在一个温和的夏日晚间散步。
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

长篇怒斥
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
经理对糟糕的表现进行了长篇的愤怒演讲。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

颤动
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
在地震前感到了轻微的颤动。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

冒充者; 欺诈者
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
冒充者说服了每个人，直到他的假证书被发现。
C1 noun /brɒŋˈkaɪtɪs/

bronchitis

支气管炎
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
医生诊断他患有急性支气管炎。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

分心
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
她被一个意外的电话打断了。
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

困倦的; 疲倦的; 无精打采的
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
吃完重餐后我感到困倦。
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

地方性
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
孟加拉虎是印度次大陆的地方性物种。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

触控笔
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

区域特定
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
气候变化的影响是区域特定的。
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

久坐的
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
久坐的生活方式可能导致多种健康问题。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

不合逻辑的
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
在这么冷的天气下游泳是不合逻辑的。
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

理性化
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
她试图通过怪罪交通来为自己的迟到辩解。
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。
C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning
to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another
Example
The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

偷听
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
她站在门口偷听他们的谈话。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

公正的; 中立的
Meaning
treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral
Example
A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.
一个好的法官必须在整个审判过程中保持公正。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐烂的
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
你的星座是什么？
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

刚毛; 愤怒反应
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫看到狗时毛发竖起来。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

不谨慎
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
他在公众场合提到计划是不谨慎的。
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神圣
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
生命的神圣性永远不应被妥协。
C1 noun /ˌɪnfɪˈdɛləti/

infidelity

不忠
Meaning
the act of being unfaithful to a spouse or partner
Example
Their marriage ended due to his infidelity.
他们的婚姻因他的不忠而结束。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

锯齿状的
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
面包刀有一把锯齿刀片。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震的
Meaning
Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.
Example
The region is known for its seismic activity.
该地区以其地震活动而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

享乐主义者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
她被称为享乐主义者，因为她总是优先享受而非履行责任。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
老师使用了特殊的方法来帮助患有阅读障碍的学生。
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

林地 / 小果园
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
他们走过橙树林。
C1 adjective /pəˈdæntɪk/

pedantic

过于关注细节或规则的人
Meaning
Excessively concerned with minor details or rules; overly academic or bookish.
Example
Her pedantic explanations made the lecture dull.
她的呗丹提克解释让讲座变得无聊。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

社区服务理念
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
社区服务理念必须在学校教授。
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想象的, 渴望的
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
他是年轻女士眼中的一位想象中的追求者。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

临时
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
临时政府管理过渡阶段。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

放弃
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人们常常放弃使用数字设备以提高集中力。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

装饰
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
他倾向于装饰故事，使其更加有趣。
C1 verb /ˈræŋɡl̩/

wrangle

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute noisily or angrily
Example
The two neighbors wrangled over the property line for hours.
两个邻居为土地边界争论了好几个小时。
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

否决
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
总统决定否决这项新法案。
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

辛迪加
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
一个投资者辛迪加买下了这家困难的公司。
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

番茄工作法
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
番茄工作法提高了生产力。
C1 noun ˈdɛtrɪ.mənt

detriment

损害，伤害，败坏
Meaning
Harm, damage, impairment.
Example
Smoking is a detriment to health.
吸烟对健康有害。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
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 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 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

瓷器
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
博物馆展示了来自中国的古代瓷器花瓶。
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。
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

前部的
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
大脑的前部控制逻辑思维。
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
他穿着一件黑色的背心和他的西装。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

生态友好的城市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
生态友好的城市化减少了环境退化。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和的
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
即使在压力大的情况下，他也以温和的行为而闻名。
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

造成损害
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
暴风雨在沿海村庄造成了严重损害。
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

轮子或齿轮上的齿
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
他觉得自己只是一个大机器中的小齿轮。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

提取
Meaning
the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out
Example
The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.
从地下提取石油需要特殊的设备。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
遵守规则在任何组织中都至关重要。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

吞并
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
帝国在战争后吞并了邻国的王国。
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

困惑
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
她在被问了那么多问题后，看起来有些困惑。
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

合适的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
她在合适的时刻到达，准备帮助。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

忏悔
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
他在意识到自己的错误后，眼中充满了忏悔。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

狼吞虎咽
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
孩子们在几分钟内狼吞虎咽地吃完了他们的食物。
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

沙沙作响
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
树叶在傍晚的微风中轻轻地沙沙作响。
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

减少
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
由于预算削减，公司不得不缩减开支。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
法官在案件中保持无私。
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

板岩 / 安排
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
会议定于下周一举行。
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放战争
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
解放战争改变了国家的历史和认同。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

纱线
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
她买了彩色的纱线来编织一件毛衣。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

充气；抬高
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
技工把轮胎充到了正确的气压。
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

灵巧
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
他在弹钢琴时的灵巧让观众惊讶。
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

省略号
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
作者使用省略号来表示引用的部分被省略。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

重现
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
演员在续集中重新扮演了他的角色。
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

说服力
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
她的说服力使团队接受了她的建议。
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

停留比需要的时间更长
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
咖啡的味道在厨房里停留了更长时间。