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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 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

劫持者
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
人质成功从劫持者那里逃脱。
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐蚀性，损害
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
该化学物质具有高度的腐蚀性，应该小心处理。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

井井有条的; 组织良好的; 状况良好的
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
在检查之前，一切都很完美。
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

机器人辅助程序
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
机器人辅助程序减少了人为错误。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

赔偿性的
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
法院判给他赔偿性赔偿金。
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

虚伪的
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
在讲诚实的同时撒谎是虚伪的。
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

床架
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
木质床架非常坚固。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死后
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
作者因其最后一部小说获得了死后奖项。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

一丝不苟
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
他因在工作中一丝不苟而闻名。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

变质的
Meaning
having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)
Example
The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.
黄油放得太久，变质了。
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

轻微燃烧
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
火焰烧焦了他的眉毛。
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

激励 / 鼓励
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
教师的表扬激励他更加努力学习。
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

热情或热衷
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
他以极大的热情谈论他对公司未来的愿景。
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

主要街道
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
新购物中心位于主要街道旁。
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多方面的
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
这个项目对社区有多方面的好处。
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音乐作品
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
她与乐队一起演奏了莫扎特的协奏曲。
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

偷笑
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
当老师犯错时，学生们偷偷地笑了。
C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

尽情享受
Meaning
To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.
Example
He savored every bite of the delicious cake.
他细细品味着美味的蛋糕。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

繁重
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
履行合同对公司来说是一项繁重的任务。
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

功能失常的
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
这个功能失常的系统导致了许多延误和错误。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

可接受的
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
风暴过后，路几乎无法通行。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐蚀
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
铁管因暴露在水中而随着时间的推移而腐蚀。
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
她在整个职业生涯中支持了非暴力的哲学。
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拜 / 深厚的爱
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
粉丝们展示了他们对歌手的崇拜。
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

复利
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
复利增加投资的价值，随着时间的推移。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推动
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
缺乏适当的指导可能会推动青少年走向犯罪。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

惯性；缺乏活动
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
团队的惯性阻止了他们适应迅速变化的市场条件。
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

展开
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
她把地图在桌子上展开来寻找路线。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完整
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
项目的细节仍然不完整。
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

在垃圾中寻找
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
孩子们在垃圾堆里找食物。
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

联络人
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
她在公司与客户之间担任联络人。
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未标记
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
该任务旨在探索星球上未标记的区域。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

亲切的; 真诚的; 热情的
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
她在门口给了我们热情的欢迎。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

有教养的
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
她是一个有教养的年轻女士，举止优雅。
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

恶名
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
罪犯因其大胆的逃脱而声名狼藉。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗余，过剩
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
公司员工中的冗余导致了大量裁员。
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

非法
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
法院裁定合同是非法的。
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

别名
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
罪犯以'影子'为别名。
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 /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

阴谋者
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
阴谋者在计划得以实施之前被捕。
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

剧团
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
剧团在舞台上表现出色。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆转
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
新政策标志着回归传统方法。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

调解
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
调解帮助解决了两队之间的冲突。
C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

陪伴者
Meaning
An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.
Example
The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.
老师在学校舞会期间担任了陪伴者的角色。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

伪造
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
他试图伪造文件以避免税收。
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

诉讼
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
诉讼指控政权侵犯人权。
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

谦逊
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
她从一个低位上升成为了公司的首席执行官。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

退行性疾病
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
退行性疾病在老龄化人口中很常见。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

筛 / 仔细检查
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
她在把面粉加到蛋糕混合物中之前筛选了面粉。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

热衷的
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
她是一个狂热的神秘小说读者。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

明显的
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
公司对安全规定的公然蔑视激怒了公众。
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。
C1 noun /stents/

stents

支架
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
支架通过机器人技术成功放置。
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

论文
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
他写了一篇关于现代经济理论的论文。
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。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

优化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO优化帮助网站在搜索引擎中排名更高。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

卷入
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
政治家卷入了一起重大腐败丑闻。
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
诚实是一条在每种文化中都受到尊重的永恒格言。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府计划制定新的安全标准。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

背叛的
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
危险的道路使驾驶变得困难。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖顶
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教堂的尖顶从远处可见。
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自负
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
他在赢得辩论后，露出了自负的笑容。
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

与葡萄糖相关
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
高血糖指数的食物会迅速提高血糖水平。
C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

主导地位
Meaning
The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.
Example
The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.
在线购物的主导地位永久地改变了零售业。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

携带并在袋中喂养幼崽的哺乳动物
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
袋鼠是一个著名的有袋类动物。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

行家
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
她是美术的真正行家。
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神圣不可侵犯的
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
言论自由在民主社会中被视为神圣不可侵犯的。
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警觉
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
在网络安全中，持续的警觉是必需的。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

达尔文主义
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
达尔文主义彻底改变了科学家们对物种起源的理解。
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交叉方向
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
将木柴交叉放置以建立一个稳定的火堆。
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

检索
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
大脑的检索系统帮助回忆过去的经历。
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。
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切断，断绝关系
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
在争执之后，他不得不与公司断绝关系。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

黄蜂
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
黄蜂在屋顶下筑巢。
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

拖延, 延迟, 推迟
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
他在面对困难任务时倾向于拖延。
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

矛盾修饰法
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
短语 '震耳欲聋的寂静' 是一个经典的矛盾修饰法。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

困境; 为难
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
她在选择接受哪个工作机会时陷入了困境。
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

套索
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
牛仔做了一个套索来抓住野马。
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

安抚
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
他试图通过退款安抚愤怒的客户。
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

禁止
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
他因作弊被禁止参加比赛。
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻击者
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

极端分子
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
政府正在采取措施防止极端分子活动。
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

风险调整
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
风险调整后的回报同时考虑潜在的利润和损失。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。
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。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

不可或缺的支持
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
志愿者为社区提供不可或缺的支持。
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

克制
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
她克制了对他错误的评论。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

推销
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
街头小贩向游客出售手工珠宝。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

刺, 尖锐的评论
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
鱼钩上有一个小刺，以防止鱼逃脱。
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

饥饿地; 贪婪地; 渴望地
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
狗在几个小时没吃东西后，饥饿地吃了起来。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

环境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
她在艺术的环境中长大。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

芥菜种子
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
芥菜种子常常在热油中炒制，释放它们的坚果味道，然后加入菜肴中。
C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

流动性
Meaning
The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.
Example
The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.
舞者动作的流动性令人着迷。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

取代
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新技术将取代许多传统的制造业工作。
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 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

忽略 / 轻描淡写
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
报告忽略了公司财务问题。
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数地
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
互联网的采用在全球范围内指数增长。
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。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剂
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
农民们使用除草剂来保护他们的作物免受侵入性杂草的影响。
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
乐队演奏了流行歌曲的混合曲目。
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

秃鹫
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
秃鹫在上空盘旋，等待着它的猎物。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

征求选票
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
他们将在邻里为选票进行宣传。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

嫉妒某人拥有某物 / 勉强给予
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
她没有对他的成功感到嫉妒。
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 /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

电磁的
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
电磁力排斥质子。
C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

争执
Meaning
a small or petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.
他们因为选哪部电影而发生了小争执。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。