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C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

鲁莽
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
在暴风雨中横渡河流是一个鲁莽的决定。
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

挨饿
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
困住的徒步旅行者在没有食物的几天后开始感到饥饿。
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

创作作品
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
作曲家认为交响曲是他最大的创作作品。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
学生们在食堂吃午餐。
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

涂油, 奉献
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
神父用圣油涂抹国王。
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

胡椒柯贝贝
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
胡椒柯贝贝用于传统的印度尼西亚菜肴。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

删改
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社决定在再版前删改这部小说。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

钢梁
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
钢铁梁支撑了桥的重量。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

翻转向外
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
外科医生在手术过程中必须翻转眼睑。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全的, 绝对的
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
他的借口是完全的胡说八道。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

有害的
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
他的有害影响摧毁了社区。
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主义, 自律
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
禁欲主义是许多宗教传统的一部分，贯穿历史。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

安顿, 隐藏
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
她坐在壁炉旁的一张舒适椅子上。
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏迷的
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
昏迷的病人被持续观察。
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

拖延
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
政治家在被问及争议问题时拖延了决策。
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

机会主义
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
他的决定是由机会主义驱动的，而不是由价值观驱动的。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

无法阻挡的军队
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
叛军害怕即将接近他们堡垒的无法阻挡的军队。
C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
小屋被一片宁静的草地包围着。
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

劝阻
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
她的劝阻阻止了他做一个糟糕的投资。
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

女修道院院长 (nǚ xiūdào yuàn yuán zhǎng)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
院长欢迎访客到修道院。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壤学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
土壤学帮助科学家理解土壤的肥力。
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老妇人
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
孩子们被森林中邪恶老妇人的故事吓到了。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

白炽的
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
白炽灯照亮了整个大厅。
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

卡奇基鱼
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
科里卡索博尔纳是传统孟加拉鱼咖喱中的一种受欢迎的配料。
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

一大堆
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
她在城市里有一大堆朋友。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

精算师
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
精算师在确定保险政策之前计算了风险。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

吸引
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
魔术师的表演让观众着迷。
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

熟练的, 灵巧的, 精通的
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
她擅长解决复杂的问题。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

微不足道; 琐碎; 小数额
Meaning
trivial; insignificant; small in amount
Example
He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.
他对他收到的微不足道的金额感到烦恼。
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

兽性
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
囚犯们以野兽般的方式被对待。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

优雅、苗条且柔韧，如同柳树
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
她在舞台上优雅地移动，像柳树一样。
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

污染
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
工厂废物污染了河流。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

挥霍
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
他财富的挥霍让他陷入贫困。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美丽
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
那位女演员以她美丽的特征著称。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿海的
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿海地区是许多独特海洋物种的栖息地。
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
C2 noun /səbˈmɜːrʒən/

submersion

沉没
Meaning
the state of being under water
Example
The submersion of the fields lasted for several days after the heavy rain.
在大雨之后，田地的沉没持续了几天。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

忘恩负义
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
他的忘恩负义伤害了她的感情，尽管她为他做了这么多。
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

难以形容
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
景色的美丽是难以形容的。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

诽谤
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
当他意识到他们已经毁坏了他的名声时，他非常生气。
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

营养物
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
土壤为植物提供养分。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

战舰
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
战舰横渡大洋，保护海岸。
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

头巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
她头上戴着一条红色的头巾。
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

平局
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
比赛在两名跑者之间以平局结束。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

陈腐的，霉臭的
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
房间在关了几个月后有了陈腐的味道。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

肉体的
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
这本书探索了精神和肉体欲望之间的冲突。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甜美
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
她被他甜美的声音迷住了。
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

使坚硬
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
多年的艰辛使他的精神变得坚韧。
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

弑母
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
弑母罪震惊了整个城市。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

辅导
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
他在导师的辅导下取得了成功。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

自由自在
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
毕业后，他感到自由自在，准备探索这个世界。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
电影的结局是琐碎的，而不是悲剧性的。
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

止血带
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
医生使用止血带来止住出血。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

宿命论
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
他接受了宿命论，相信无论他做什么，都无法改变他的命运。
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

小波
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
池塘只有微风引起的小波动才会扰动。
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

圣杯
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
牧师在仪式中举起了金色的圣杯。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

基督教世界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
新闻迅速传播到整个基督教世界。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

拳击
Meaning
The practice or sport of boxing.
Example
He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.
他在年轻时研究了拳击的艺术。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

漩涡
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船只被卷入了波浪和风的漩涡中。
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

漂浮的残骸
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
暴风雨后，海滩上充满了漂浮的残骸。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

热情洋溢地谈论
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
他常常带着极大的热情谈论他的欧洲旅行。
C2 adjective /ˈsækərɪn/

saccharine

幸福
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental.
Example
His saccharine smile seemed insincere.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的幸福。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

折射的
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
晶体的折射特性将光弯曲成一个光谱。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

不拘礼节/粗鲁
Meaning
Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.
Example
He made an unceremonious exit from the party.
他从派对上不拘礼节地离开。
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
学者们聚在一起讨论教育的未来。
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
远足者在河边的草地小丘上休息。
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

玷污
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
丑闻玷污了政治家的声誉。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
老师成为了学校变革的支点。
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

习惯
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
士兵们迅速适应了严酷的条件。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七边形
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
数学老师在黑板上画了一个七边形。
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

根据人们的态度、愿望和其他心理标准对人进行研究和分类
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
心理图谱揭示了消费者购买动机。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
教练因团队表现差而严厉批评了他们。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装备
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
士兵们穿戴着全套战斗装备。
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

鱼类的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
艺术家的画作具有鱼类的特质。
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底靴
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
那位演员穿着巴斯金鞋子作为他经典服装的一部分。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

被减数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
在等式 10 - 4 中，数字 4 是被减数。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

节制
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
他练习节制以保持对学业的专注。
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

短途旅行
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
他们在周末去了乡村进行短途旅行。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

意外的
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
会议在没有任何意外事件的情况下结束。
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

化脓
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
伤口在几天后开始脓液化。
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

可鄙
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
他们生活在可鄙的贫困中。
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

饱腹感
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
富含纤维的食物提供更长时间的饱腹感。
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

变换
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
编辑在文章中交换了两个段落。
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

实施
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
经理为了提高效率，实施了这些变更。
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

虚无主义
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
哲学家因提倡虚无主义而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

冷静和理智
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
她在危机中保持冷静。
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

赞扬的
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
她写了本书的赞扬评论。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

颈静脉
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
医生检查了病人的颈静脉，看是否有压力迹象。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
他花了多年时间研究关于生活和存在的形而上学问题。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

过于耀眼和显眼
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
房间被过于耀眼的霓虹灯装饰。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

乏味的
Meaning
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Example
The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.
汤无味，需要更多的调料。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

酥油
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
她在煮米饭时用酥油来代替黄油。
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

接壤
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
这两个国家的接壤促进了贸易。
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁决机构
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定机构对案件进行了审议。
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
炎热的下午让她感到疲倦。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

狡猾
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
他想出了一个狡猾的计划来赢得比赛。
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

修正
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
这篇文章在准备打印之前需要几次修正。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人类起源的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
气候变化在很大程度上是由人类起源的活动引起的。
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内侧
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
膝盖的内侧更容易受伤。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
受伤后，她痛苦地扭曲了脸。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

无与伦比
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
她的美貌在该地区被认为是无与伦比的。
C2 noun /ˌkæθəˈlɪsɪti/

catholicity

普遍性, 开放思想
Meaning
Universality; broad-mindedness; acceptance of a wide variety of things.
Example
Her catholicity of interests makes her a fascinating person.
她对兴趣的普遍性使她成为一个迷人的人。
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

减少人口
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
战争威胁要使曾经繁荣的城市人口减少。
C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

叶子
Meaning
A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.
Example
The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.
蕨类植物的叶片优雅地伸展在花园小路上。
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

十分之一
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
他把收入的十分之一捐给了教堂。
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

改善, 提高
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
新政策旨在改善生活条件。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

失控
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
愤怒的人群在裁决宣布后失控地奔跑。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

笨拙
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
那个青少年在他的大西装里感到笨拙。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

双足动物
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
人类是双足动物的例子。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

包括
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
次要细节被纳入了主要话题。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

香木花
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
寺庙庭院中的香木花树开满了金色的花。