C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。

B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

烟灰缸

Meaning

a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts

Example

Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.

请使用烟灰缸放你的香烟。

A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

空调

Meaning

a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room

Example

We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.

我们打开了空调，因为外面太热了。

B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

批准

Meaning

to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission

Example

The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.

委员会明天将批准新政策。

B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

尴尬

Meaning

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

Example

There was an awkward silence after his joke.

他的笑话之后，出现了尴尬的沉默。

B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

建议

Meaning

to recommend what should be done; to give advice

Example

The doctor advised him to rest for a week.

医生建议他休息一周。

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

申请者

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

申请者已被面试以获取该职位。

B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning

(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche

Example

The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.

C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

暂时中止

Meaning

a state of temporary suspension or inactivity

Example

The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.

该项目已暂停，直到资金可用。

C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

吸引

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice

Example

The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.

美丽的花园吸引了远处的游客。

B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

大气层

Meaning

the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place

Example

The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.

大气层保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。

C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

出错

Meaning

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

Example

The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.

计划在天气突然变化时出了问题。

A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

运动员

Meaning

a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina

Example

The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.

运动员为即将到来的奥林匹克运动会进行了艰苦训练。

C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

年鉴

Meaning

Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.

Example

Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.

她的名字将在科学年鉴中被铭记。

A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飞机

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

Example

The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.

飞机平稳地从跑道上起飞。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物园

Meaning

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

Example

We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

我们参观了城市的植物园，了解异国树木。

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

先进

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

他正在学习高级数学。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓言

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

这本小说是善与恶斗争的寓言。

A2 verb əˈdres

address

处理

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

Example

The government must address the issues of student politics.

政府必须处理学生政治问题。

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

预期的增长超出了城市的容量。

A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年龄

Meaning

The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.

Example

She asked his age politely.

她礼貌地询问了他的年龄。

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。

B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

古董商

Meaning

A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.

Example

The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.

这位古物商花了多年时间收集来自中世纪的稀有手稿。

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。

C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

安珀桑德

Meaning

The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.

Example

Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.

在公司名称中使用安珀桑德代替'和'这个词。

C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

阿基里斯式

Meaning

like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable

Example

His achillean pride made him blind to danger.

他的阿基里斯式骄傲让他对危险视而不见。

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

疾病

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

他因小的胃病去看了医生。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

可耕性

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

土地的可耕性取决于土壤质量和水源的可用性。

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

不可知论者

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

他描述自己是一个不可知论者，而不是一个无神论者。

C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

押韵

Meaning

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

Example

The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.

这首诗充满了押韵的词语，创造了音乐般的节奏。

C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸收

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

植物有助于吸收二氧化碳。

A2 noun /æd/

ad

Meaning

a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event

Example

The company released a new ad for their smartphone.

公司发布了他们智能手机的新广告。

C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象

Meaning

the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea

Example

Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.

抽象使复杂的想法能够以简化的形式表达。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行动; 活动

Meaning

the process of doing something; something that is done

Example

We need to take action to solve this problem.

我们需要采取行动来解决这个问题。

A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

女演员

Meaning

a female performer in plays, movies, or television

Example

The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.

那位女演员在红地毯上看起来令人惊艳。

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

垃圾食品会不自然地增加食欲。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

农用化学品

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

过度使用农用化学品会降低土壤质量。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

他是那么健忘，以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利的; 有益的; 有利润的

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

这个职位为职业发展提供了有利的机会。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

指控

Meaning

a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal

Example

The allegation against him was proven false.

对他的指控被证明是假的。

B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

评估

Meaning

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

The teacher assessed the students' progress.

老师评估了学生的进展。

C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实

Meaning

The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.

Example

The movie was based on historical actuality.

这部电影基于历史现实。

C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

产前

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

Example

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

她在怀孕期间定期参加产前检查。

C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鉴

Meaning

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.

Example

He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.

他查阅了年鉴，以查看月亮的各个阶段。

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。

B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸福

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

公寓

Meaning

a set of rooms forming a residence within a building

Example

She rented an apartment in the city center.

她在市中心租了一套公寓。

C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

吞并

Meaning

the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state

Example

The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.

该地区的吞并引发了国际谴责。

A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

任命

Meaning

An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.

Example

Government appointments follow meritocracy.

政府任命遵循选贤任能的原则。

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。

A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

意识到

Meaning

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

Example

She is aware of the risks involved.

她意识到其中的风险。

B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命

Meaning

Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.

Example

Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.

任命的官员承担重要责任。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

工匠

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

工匠创造了一件美丽的木雕。

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 /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副业

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

绘画是他下班后的副业。

C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

亚洲沼泽鳗

Meaning

a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine

Example

Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.

亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。

B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

缺席

Meaning

not present at a place or event

Example

She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

她昨天没有参加会议。

B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

可接受的

Meaning

able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable

Example

Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.

你的提议对委员会是可接受的。

B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

作者

Meaning

a person who writes books, articles, or other written work

Example

The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.

作者花了三年时间写他的畅销书。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

诡计

Meaning

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

Example

The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.

那位政治家的魅力不过是个诡计。

C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

目瞪口呆

Meaning

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

Example

She stood agape at the breathtaking view.

她站在那里，惊讶地看着那令人叹为观止的景象。

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。

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

坚称

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

她坚称她是无辜的。

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

绑架者

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

警方在长时间搜查后逮捕了绑架者。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。

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 /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧师赦免了他所有的罪。

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

苦行

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

他在山区过着苦行生活，远离世俗的安逸。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。

C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

时代错误的

Meaning

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated

Example

His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.

他关于性别角色的看法被认为是时代错误的。

A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外观; 出现; 显示

Meaning

the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event

Example

Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.

她在活动中的出现让所有人都感到惊讶。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

反感

Meaning

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.

两家竞争对手之间存在相互的反感。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

工匠

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.

工匠制作了一把漂亮的木椅子。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

真实性

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

文件的真实性已被验证。

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

圆形剧场

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

音乐会在一个古老的圆形剧场举行。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟

Meaning

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

Example

The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.

法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

贫血

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

基因疗法有效地治疗贫血。

B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

学院

Meaning

an institution of learning or training

Example

He enrolled in a military academy.

他报考了军事学院。

C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

金属木柴支架

Meaning

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

Example

The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.

木柴安放在旧壁炉的安迪龙上。

C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

贵族的; 上层社会的

Meaning

noble; having the manners of the upper class

Example

She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.

她有着贵族的风度，赢得了尊重。

C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

叶片脱落

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

Example

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

秋季的标志是树叶从树木上脱落。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

一臂之力

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

她带着一臂之力的书走进了图书馆。

C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上升的，主导的

Meaning

Rising in power or influence; dominant.

Example

She is an ascendant leader in the political party.

她是政治党派中的一位上升的领袖。

B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

艺术的

Meaning

having or revealing natural creative skill

Example

She has an artistic sense of design.

她有艺术的设计感。

C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

增强的, 改进的, 扩展的

Meaning

having been made greater in size or value.

Example

The new software provided augmented reality features.

新软件提供了增强现实功能。

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

由树木或攀缘植物组成的阴凉花园庇护所

Meaning

a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework

Example

They rested under the arbor covered with roses.

他们在被玫瑰覆盖的阿尔博尔下休息。

C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自给自足

Meaning

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Example

The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

这个国家试图实现自给自足，以减少对进口的依赖。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

专制

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

专制的育儿方式常常限制孩子的独立性。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周围; 四周; 大约

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

看看四周，你会看到许多美丽的花朵。

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

惊讶

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

她带着惊讶看着魔术师。

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

会计

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

会计为公司准备了财务报告。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

他毫不犹豫地提出了一个大胆的计划，要在没有适当设备的情况下攀登这座山，令所有人震惊。

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

适应

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

适应新气候需要时间。

C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

逐渐增长

Meaning

to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition

Example

Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.

尘埃颗粒随着时间积累，形成更大的天体。

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

积累

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

灰尘的积累影响家用电器的效率。

C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning

a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader

Example

The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.

B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

负面影响

Meaning

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

Example

Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.

长时间看屏幕对手部肌肉有不良影响。

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

战舰舰队

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

西班牙的阿尔马达在1588年向英国进发。

C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

涂抹仪式

Meaning

The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.

Example

The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.

新领导人的涂抹仪式是一项神圣的仪式。

C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

厌恶

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

Example

She has a strong aversion to smoking.

她对吸烟有强烈的反感。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

异常的

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医生注意到病人肺部出现了异常的生长。

A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

在国外

Meaning

in or to a foreign country

Example

She decided to study abroad for a year.

她决定去国外学习一年。

C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的

Meaning

Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.

Example

Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠诚

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

士兵宣誓效忠他们的国家。

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

缓解或减轻

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

冥想可以缓解压力并改善集中力。

C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论

Meaning

to argue or dispute angrily or noisily

Example

The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.

邻居们开始争论边界墙。

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

农业社会

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

农业社会从对稳定食品来源的需求中产生。

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

迷人且诱人; 迷人的

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

玫瑰的迷人香气弥漫在花园里。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星术

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

她学习占星术来了解她的未来。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感的 / 调整好的

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

她对学生的需求很敏感。

C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

孔洞 / 缝隙

Meaning

an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light

Example

Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.

光线通过墙上的小孔径进入。

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

Assertive

果断的; 自信的

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

她在会议中发言时非常果断。

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。