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C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋天的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

消耗
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
由于工作不满意，公司面临高员工流失率。
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

贵族的; 上层社会的
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
她有着贵族的风度，赢得了尊重。
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
科学家在实验中观察到了一个异常的结果。
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
她在一个充满爱的收养家庭中长大。
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

总检察长
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
总检察长宣布了加强司法的新的改革。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

吉祥
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
婚礼在一个吉祥的日子举行。
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

服装
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
她在婚礼仪式上穿着传统服装。
C1 adjective /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/

abiding

持久的
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
她对故乡有着持久的爱。
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

过时的
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
办公室仍在使用过时的归档系统。
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

证实
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
证人证明报告的准确性。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

顺从
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
她愿意接受加班的想法。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受让人
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
合同的受让人对所有未来的义务负责。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

冷漠
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生们对新规则表现出冷漠。
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

模糊性, 含糊不清
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
该声明的模棱两可性导致团队之间的困惑。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
听到悲惨的消息后，她陷入了深深的痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

基于个人叙述而非事实或研究，特点是轶事
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
这本书充满了轶事性证据，而不是数据。
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

可怕的; 极其糟糕或令人不悦的
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
监狱的条件非常糟糕。
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

权威的
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
她用权威的语气说话，令房间安静下来。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
遵守规则在任何组织中都至关重要。
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

艰苦的
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
穿越群山的徒步旅行是一段艰苦的旅程。
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

邻近性
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
这两座建筑物的邻近性使得它们的连接变得容易。
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人类学家
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
人类学家花了几年时间研究部落社区。
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

设备
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
该设备设计为环保型。
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

吸引
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
美丽的花园吸引了远处的游客。
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
国王决定放弃王位。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

截肢
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故后，医生不得不截肢他的腿。
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
青铜是铜和锡的合金。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全理解并吸收；融入自己的知识或文化
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民们常常在适应新文化时遇到困难。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

巅峰, 顶点
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
他达到了自己事业的巅峰。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

听觉的
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
讲座是一次听觉体验，和一次智力体验一样。
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

可执行的
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
律师确认证据在法庭上是可执行的。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸收
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
植物有助于吸收二氧化碳。
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

附属的
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
公司为医疗行业提供附加服务。
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

进入
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
没有有效票据不能进入。
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深渊
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
攀登者看着下面的黑暗深渊。
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群岛
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
印度尼西亚是一个由成千上万个岛屿组成的群岛。
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

归因于，归咎于
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

缓解或减轻
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
冥想可以缓解压力并改善集中力。
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 /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

安抚 / 满足
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
经理试图安抚愤怒的顾客。
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好地
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
在线匿名保护用户免受网络威胁。
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干旱
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
由于气候变化，土地的干旱正在加剧。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

极其糟糕地
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
这家餐馆的服务慢得极其糟糕。
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

担忧的
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
他对在一个陌生的国家开始一份新工作感到担忧。
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

赎回
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
他试图通过帮助别人来赎回自己的错误。
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

圆形剧场
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
音乐会在一个古老的圆形剧场举行。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

无性
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
许多植物通过无性繁殖方式，如发芽或分裂，进行繁殖。
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

增强的, 改进的, 扩展的
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
新软件提供了增强现实功能。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛门
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医生在体检期间检查了病人的肛门。
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

拍卖师
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
拍卖师在竞价过程中迅速提高了价格。
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

土著
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
博物馆里有大量的土著艺术收藏。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

反高潮
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
电影的结局是一个反高潮，在如此激动人心的故事之后。
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 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸收性的
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
这条毛巾非常吸收性，而且干得很快。
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

赡养费
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
法院命令他每月支付赡养费给他的前妻。
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
年度评估决定薪资增幅。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

漫无目的; 无目标
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
他在城市中漫无目的地游荡。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

脓肿
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
牙医治疗了他牙齿上的脓肿。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

红棕色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
她有一头长长的红棕色头发，在阳光下闪闪发光。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
他毫不犹豫地提出了一个大胆的计划，要在没有适当设备的情况下攀登这座山，令所有人震惊。
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高空
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
风筝在晴空中高飞。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

出错
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
计划在天气突然变化时出了问题。
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
那场全能风暴摧毁了它路径上的一切。
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

校友
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
他是哈佛大学的校友。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

反奴隶制
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
反奴隶制运动在19世纪获得了动力。
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

宣告无罪
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪审团决定将被告从所有指控中无罪释放。
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

对立
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
两党之间有明显的对立。
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
商店专门出售婚礼服装。
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

放大
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
麦克风对说话者的声音起到放大作用。
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸福
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

适应
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
适应新气候需要时间。
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

选集
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
她为新的诗歌选集贡献了一首诗。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

忧虑
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
对鱼类资源减少的忧虑正在增加。
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

附着
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
瓷砖保持在原位需要强附着力。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

动画
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
艺术家将为电影动画化角色。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

可耕种的
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
农民购买了可耕种的土地，以扩大他的作物。
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

重新
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
在失败后，他们重新开始了这个项目。
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住所
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
他们邀请我们去他们简朴的住所。
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

手风琴 (乐器)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
音乐家在手风琴上演奏了一首愉快的旋律。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

无神论的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
她在一个无神论家庭长大，那里没有宗教仪式。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
可以说，科技改善了我们的生活质量。
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

热情，激情
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
她用热情谈论她的新项目。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲，节制
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
他的医生建议他戒酒以改善健康。
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟练
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
她擅长解决复杂的数学问题。
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿角
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
鹿角每年都会变得更大。
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
室内设计专注于美学和功能性。
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。
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 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

资产配置
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
正确的资产配置是财务增长的关键。
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
有效的知识同化促进了有效的学习。
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

农业社会
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
农业社会从对稳定食品来源的需求中产生。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

专制
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
经理的专制风格使员工不愿意分享他们的想法。
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

炼金术
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

大会会议
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型, 原始模型
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
这幅画是现代艺术的原型。
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

装饰
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
婚礼上大厅用花卉装饰。
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

淹没
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
市场被廉价的进口商品淹没。
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

并排
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
士兵们并排走在街上。
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止；流产
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，飞行员决定中止任务。