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C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

争执, 争吵
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
两位司机之间发生了简短的争执。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

使贫穷
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
漫长的战争使整个国家贫困。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

恶性
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
医生确认肿瘤是恶性的。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

互锁
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
齿轮相互啮合，确保机器的平稳运行。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

肩章
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
军官的肩章在阳光下闪闪发光。
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

缺乏; 不足
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
今年夏天的降雨不足给农民带来了严重的问题。
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

毒品
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
医生为这种疾病开了新药。
B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

刻板印象
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
所有玩家都是反社会的，这是一种刻板印象。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
柠檬的味道很酸。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

失控的
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
人群的失控愤怒引发了混乱。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后，他做出了最终决定。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

不切实际
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
由于资源有限，计划显得不切实际。
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

案例 / 情况
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
在这种情况下，我们应该等待进一步的指示。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超越
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
运动员通过赢得金牌超越了每个人的期望。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校对
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
她在提交前校对了报告。
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

有礼貌的; 尊重的; 彬彬有礼的
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
他对每个人都非常礼貌和尊重。
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

世界
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
这个世界每天都变得更加互联互通。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

筋疲力尽
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
醒来后感到筋疲力尽是很常见的。
A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning
to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength
Example
He needs to rest after the long journey.
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

全面且完整
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
报告提供了该问题的全面分析。
B1 noun /kruː/

crew

船员
Meaning
A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.
Example
The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.
船员在暴风雨中不知疲倦地工作。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弹性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
奢侈品的需求弹性很高。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精炼的
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
未精炼的石油在用作燃料之前必须进行加工。
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
首席执行官发布了一份关于公司未来计划的声明。
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

战术
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
战术思维在商业谈判中至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教图像或符号
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
教堂展示了美丽的圣母玛利亚圣像。
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春天的花园充满了花卉的丰富性。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

防水雨衣
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
他穿了一件麦金托什雨衣以保持干燥。
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

表演者
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
表演者因她的歌曲获得了起立鼓掌。
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

短处
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
制度性短处对学生行为产生了负面影响。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
摆线常在数学和物理学中研究。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真实的
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
这座房子与我们的相比，简直是座真正的宫殿。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

乐观的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
尽管面临挑战，她依然对未来保持乐观。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 令人不快的
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
对父母撒谎的想法让他感到反感。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

公告
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
国王发布了一项公告，宣布和平。
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

磨碎
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
她每天早晨磨咖啡豆。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鳍
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
鲨鱼有一个显眼的背鳍。
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

技巧
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
体育中的技巧增强了团队的力量。
A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

有用的; 实用的
Meaning
having a beneficial purpose; practical
Example
This tool is very useful for fixing problems.
这个工具对解决问题非常有用。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

轮椅
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
医院为受伤的病人提供了轮椅。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

紧急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
经理必须同时处理几个紧急问题。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不实的
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供的证据是不实的且令人信服。
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

王国
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
这个王国以其丰富的文化和传统而闻名。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

离题的
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
他的离题风格使得讲座难以跟上。
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

辐射
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
壁炉向整个房间辐射热量。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

扭曲
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
该政权的审查制度被视为对言论自由的扭曲。
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

宣圣
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇决定因其信仰和牺牲而宣圣这位殉道者。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

扰乱
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突如其来的噪音在考试期间干扰了学生。
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

短期的
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
投资股票可以带来短期收益。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

德语
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
她正在学习德语以便出国留学。
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

伟大
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
她在音乐会上的表现非常出色。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

平民
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
这个节日被平民和贵族市民共同享受。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

诅咒
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
老女人用黑暗的词语诅咒她的敌人。
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

神权政治
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
这个国家被作为一个神权政治统治，宗教领袖拥有最高的权力。
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

间歇泉
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
这个喷泉喷发，水柱冲向天空。
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最少
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
这是最便宜的可用选项。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

骗子
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
那位老人竟然是个聪明的骗子，骗了所有人。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

承诺
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
全球对可再生能源的承诺正在增加。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

昏迷
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
病人昏迷了几周。
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自发的
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
他们在雨中即兴的舞蹈非常美丽。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

贬低的
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
他对她的工作做了贬低的评论。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

下属
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
他在他的部门里管理十个下属。
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

垃圾; 废品
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
他清理了车库，扔掉了所有旧的垃圾。
B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭坛
Meaning
a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity
Example
The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.
新郎和新娘在仪式中站在祭坛前。
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

谨慎
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
他给记者一个谨慎的回答。
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

用小点覆盖
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
艺术家在画布上用小点覆盖，创造了一个纹理效果。
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然地
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
她在数学上自然地出色。
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

气候变化
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
气候变化正在引发更多自然灾害。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

突然的河流泛滥
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
暴风雨过后，河流变成了猛烈的freshet。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

单调
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
她厌倦了办公室生活的单调例行公事。
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
昨晚日本发生了强烈的地震。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
箭矢将穿透目标。
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁性
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
地球的磁场保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

无忧无虑
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
他无忧无虑地耸了耸肩，然后走开了。
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御是其中一个核心主题。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令式
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
必须立即解决气候危机。
C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

严重的; 紧急的; 可怕的
Meaning
extremely serious; urgent; terrible
Example
The country is facing a dire economic crisis.
该国正面临严重的经济危机。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.ɪ.neɪt/

machinate

策划
Meaning
to engage in plots or schemes, usually for harmful or evil purposes
Example
The rebels tried to machinate against the king.
叛乱者试图反对国王密谋。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括号中的评论
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
他在讲座期间添加了一个括号中的评论。
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

疏忽
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
他开车时对规则表现出疏忽。
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

极度的身体或精神痛苦；剧烈的疼痛
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
事故后他痛苦不堪。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
这个国家在过去的十年里发生了很大变化。
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

卷发; 螺旋形状
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
她有美丽的自然卷发，完美地框住了她的脸。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

未解决的
Meaning
not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear
Example
The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.
尽管开了几次会议，这个争议仍未解决。
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明中的巨石结构令人着迷。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

极其大的; 令人震惊的邪恶或错误; 不正常或不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
那个怪异的罪行震惊了整个社区。
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

效果; 结果; 后果
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
新药物对患者的恢复产生了积极的效果。
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

纪念碑
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
纪念碑应该纪念他的贡献。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最优
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
为了获得最佳结果，我们需要提高效率。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

反诗
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱团在开始主要圣歌之前唱了反诗。
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

表示不同意见
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
她对她朋友关于冒险决定的看法表达了不同意见。
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深厚的智慧
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
他的萨加西蒂使他成为伟大的领导者。
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

决策制定
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
CEO的决策制定对公司成功至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

微醉
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
她在喝了一杯酒后感觉有点微醉。
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

满意
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
完成项目后，他感到满意。
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

支付
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
公司将公平地支付员工的加班费。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

习惯，风俗
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
他生活在一种安静的习惯中，避开城市的喧嚣。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

选区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
她在自己的选区内不知疲倦地竞选。
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

圆形种子荚（如棉花或亚麻）
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
农民检查了棉花的种子荚，以检查其质量。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感觉中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故后，病人的感觉中枢受到干扰。
B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

评分
Meaning
an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical
Example
The movie received a high rating from critics.
这部电影得到了评论家的高评分。
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

惊人
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
魔术师表演了一个惊人的魔术。
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推理
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。
C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

扫兴的人
Meaning
A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.
Example
Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.
不要做扫兴的人，放我们享受派对吧。
B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

变革管理
Meaning
The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.
Example
Change management ensures smooth transitions.
变革管理确保平稳过渡。
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推断
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
从证据来看，侦探推断出嫌疑人是在撒谎。
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

取决于
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
计划的成功取决于团队的努力。
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚的
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
他的幼稚笑话让观众感到烦恼。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

饲料
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
农民储存了足够的饲料，以便牲畜能度过冬天。
C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

向上投掷
Meaning
Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.
Example
The fisherman upcast his net into the air.
渔夫把他的网投向空中。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

章
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲被分为几个章节。
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

光敏感性
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
过度摩擦可能增加光敏感性。
B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

卷曲的
Meaning
having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils
Example
She has naturally curly hair.
她有自然的卷曲头发。