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B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

小巷
Meaning
a narrow passageway between or behind buildings
Example
They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.
他们走过一条黑暗的小巷，来到主干道。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

中午前的时间
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
她安排了所有重要的会议在中午前的时间。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

协调的
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
工人们为改善条件做出了协调的努力。
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

预定
Meaning
To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.
Example
They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.
他们相信他们的相遇是命运注定的。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

轰炸机
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不稳定的; 不可靠的; 不正常工作
Meaning
unstable; unreliable; not working properly
Example
The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.
那把旧椅子不稳定，每次有人坐下时都会摇晃。
C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

严厉的
Meaning
sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues
Example
Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.
她那严厉的语气让嘈杂的课堂安静下来。
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世纪的
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
这座城堡是一个著名的中世纪纪念碑。
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

突如其来的冲击
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
水流的突如其来冲击冲走了桥梁。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

伪君子
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
那位政治家被指控是一个从不透露自己真实计划的伪君子。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

极其有害
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
这种病毒性疾病迅速在该地区传播。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

口径
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
这所大学吸引了高口径的学生。
C1 verb /diːˈfɒrɪst/

deforest

Meaning
to clear an area of trees, usually on a large scale
Example
The region has been heavily deforested for agriculture.
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

作伪证
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
他被指控在审判过程中试图作伪证。
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

热情地; 激情地;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
她热情地希望她的梦想能成真。
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老的
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
年老的男人坐在公园里，看着孩子们玩耍。
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

频繁; 定期; 多次
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
她在周末经常探望她的祖母。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

辩证法专家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
苏格拉底常被认为是历史上最伟大的辩证法专家。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

储藏室
Meaning
A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.
Example
The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.
储藏室里满是新鲜的面包和奶酪。
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

清真寺
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
他们在清真寺集会进行星期五的祷告。
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 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

有声望的; 出名的
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
他被认为是该国最好的医生之一。
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

电话亭
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
他进入了投票亭，准备投票。
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

排气 / 允许空气或气体流动的开口
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
她在长时间的会议后发泄了她的沮丧情绪。
B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

孤立
Meaning
To separate something or someone from others.
Example
Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.
医生试图将病人隔离，以防止感染传播。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

可鄙的, 令人厌恶的
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
他的欺骗行为真是可鄙的。
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

律师称号
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
约翰·史密斯，律师称号，将在法庭上代表客户。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

引人深思
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
这部电影深刻地引人深思，并留下了深远的印象。
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

皇家孟加拉虎
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
皇家孟加拉虎是孙德班的标志性物种。
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

高度
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
她在她的领域中受到高度尊敬。
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

基督徒
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
她是一个虔诚的基督徒，每个星期天都会去教堂。
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

开创性任务
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
阿耳忒弥斯是一次开创性的太空探索任务。
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

海拔
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
登山者经过数小时的攀登后达到了较高的海拔。
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

通过钙盐沉积变硬
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
随着时间的推移，组织开始钙化并失去柔韧性。
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。
C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

语音的
Meaning
relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics
Example
Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.
孩子们学习语音规则，以准确阅读新单词。
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血块
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
医生从病人身上取出了血块。
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

鳕鱼
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
渔夫在北大西洋捕到了一条大鳕鱼。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

令人不快地
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
下午房间里热得令人不快。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友善
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会议充满了笑声和友善。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

在演讲或写作中使用的短小有趣的故事
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
一个合适的位置插入小故事能让演讲更加容易理解。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

条款
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
条款必须与公众的期望一致。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠诚的; 忠实的; 可靠的
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
她在整个职业生涯中始终忠诚于自己的原则。
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

辐射
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
太阳的辐射没有保护可能是有害的。
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲惨的
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
飞机失事是一起悲惨的事故。
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社论
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
报纸发布了一篇批评政府政策的社论。
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
如果你努力学习，你肯定会通过考试。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

灌溉液体
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
医生在手术中使用了无菌灌溉液。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明显的
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
他的行为发生了明显的变化。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

逗乐
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
小丑在聚会上逗乐了孩子们。
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

受害者
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
受害者立即被送往医院。
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

焦虑或不安
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
冥想有助于减少焦虑和压力。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

象形文字
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
寺庙的墙壁上覆盖着象形文字。
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

最不准备
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
孟加拉国在气候适应方面是最不准备的国家之一。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

强行介入
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
他不想打扰他们的私人对话。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

仔细阅读
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
合同已交给律师以供仔细阅读。
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

有说服力的
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
他的有力论点说服了陪审团。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

到期
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
我的护照将在下个月到期。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

倾斜的，不平衡的
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
蛋糕看起来不平衡，因为急忙装饰。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

年轻的女孩
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村庄正在庆祝节日，跳舞的是年轻的女孩。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
锦标赛将在下个月举行。
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

星座运势
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
她每天早上读星座运势，看星星预测了什么。
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山水的纯净令人赞叹。
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

厌恶
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
她看到残忍的行为时感到厌恶。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平
Meaning
Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.
Example
The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.
资源的分配在工人之间是不公平的。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

含糊不清
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
她在演讲中因为情绪而变得含糊不清。
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定收入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定收益投资提供可靠的回报。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

贬低的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
文章包含了对政治家的贬低评论。
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

轻歌剧
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
剧院上演了吉尔伯特与沙利文的著名轻歌剧。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
老师赞扬了学生的奉献和辛勤工作。
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

苗条
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
她穿着优雅的黑色裙子看起来很苗条。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

不可侵犯的
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
在人权被视为不可侵犯的现代民主国家。
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

老板
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
她的老板给她分配了一个新的项目来完成。
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

有感觉的
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
人类是能够推理的感知生命。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

似乎合理或可能
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
他的借口看起来似乎有道理，但我心存疑虑。
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

草药的
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
这里广泛使用草药疗法。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

方阵
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
一群记者在法院外等候。
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

震惊
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
观众对悲惨的场面感到震惊。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈求
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
仪式以对神的祈求开始。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

坏疽
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
如果不治疗，伤口可能会导致坏疽。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

跳过
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
他轻松地越过了栅栏。
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

她自己
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
她自己做了饭。
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。
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

问题, 出版, 分发
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
杂志将在下周发布新版本。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新兴
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
新兴的创业公司迅速吸引了投资者。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警觉
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警卫们在夜间保持警觉。
B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体力量和健康；努力、能量和热情
Meaning
physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm
Example
She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.
假期后，她以焕然一新的活力投入工作。
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

瓶绿色
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
她穿了一件漂亮的瓶绿色连衣裙参加晚宴。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

瓷器
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
昂贵的瓷器被展示在橱柜里。
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 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
吸烟的有害影响被充分记录。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

男性化
Meaning
having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor
Example
The actor was admired for his virile appearance.
演员因其男性化的外貌而受到赞赏。
A1 verb /driːm/

dream

梦想
Meaning
to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for
Example
I often dream about flying in the sky.
我常常梦想在天空中飞翔。
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

过度拥挤
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
地铁系统在高峰时段面临严重的过度拥挤。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

堕落; 顽固;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
他拒绝帮助的堕落让所有人都沮丧。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
他的反应与震惊相似。
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

纠正
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
公司采取了措施来纠正其财务错误。
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

相似
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
这两个姐妹之间有着强烈的相似性。
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

约会
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
他们在咖啡馆安排了一次秘密的会面。
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, 道德, 内心的声音
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
他的良心阻止他对父母撒谎，关于他的成绩。
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

阻止
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
大雨阻止了野餐的可能性。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

花束
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
她拿着一束新鲜的玫瑰花去参加仪式。
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

感觉; 情感; 情绪
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
她有一种奇怪的感觉，觉得有什么重要的事情即将发生。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

拥抱
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
她在机场拥抱了她的朋友。
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
高失业率导致了经济停滞。