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C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下层植被
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
雨林的下层植被是小型哺乳动物和昆虫的家园。
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

贿赂
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
律师被指控试图贿赂一名证人。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
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 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

茄子
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
我妈妈做了茄子咖喱作为午餐。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
磷可以以五价状态存在。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物园
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
我们参观了城市的植物园，了解异国树木。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教师
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
爬虫学家在雨林中发现了一种新青蛙物种。
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海盗
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
这位海盗在加勒比海中航行，寻找宝藏。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剂
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
咖啡有轻微的利尿作用。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

过度的赞美
Meaning
Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.
Example
He offered fulsome praise to his boss.
他给老板提供了过度的赞美。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初始
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
项目的初始阶段是通过充满热情的规划来标志的。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

哺乳
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫在篮子里哺乳她的小猫。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

有争议的；可疑的
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
案件中的事实是有争议的，需要进一步调查。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

极小的
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
模范村庄里充满了极小的房屋。
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

悬浮
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
这座悬浮结构是一个工程奇迹。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

蕨类植物培育园，培养蕨类植物的地方
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
花园的蕨类植物培育园里充满了异国植物。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

开放的心; 慷慨和真诚; 热情接纳;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
她以开放的微笑欢迎陌生人，并邀请他们共进晚餐。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波动的
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
我们驱车穿过起伏的山丘。
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小小的火花
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
她的脑海中没有一丝疑虑。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

心不在焉
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
在听到悲伤的消息后，他看起来心不在焉。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

可怕/值得尊敬
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
她是一个可怕的领导，赢得了所有人的尊重。
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

龟或螃蟹的硬壳
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
乌龟为了保护自己，躲进了它的壳甲。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

十升
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
这个容器最多可以容纳一个十升的水。
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

对流层
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
对流层是天气现象发生的地方。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

无法纠正的
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
他是一个无法纠正的乐观主义者，从不放弃希望。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
诚实一直是他生活中的核心信条。
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

撕裂
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
地震在几个地方撕裂了地面。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

干玫瑰花瓣
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
这道甜点用干玫瑰花瓣装饰。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

占优势
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
在辩论中，逻辑论点优于情感呼吁。
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小顽皮精灵
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
那个孩子像一个小顽皮精灵，四处藏玩具。
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

担保人
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
房东在出租公寓之前要求提供保证人。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

善变的
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
股票市场可能是善变的，剧烈变化没有警告。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永恒，永久性，连续性
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
合同保证永续付款。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
他有强烈的预感，计划会失败。
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

止血
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
护士迅速止住了切口处的出血。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

过于乐观
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
她的过于乐观的态度忽略了明显的问题。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

使不安
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
面试官的难题让候选人感到不安。
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

轻浮的
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
他轻浮的言论惹怒了老师。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

概括性的
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
报告提供了过去一个世纪气候趋势的概括性视图。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnʃənt/

insentient

无感知的
Meaning
Lacking perception, consciousness, or sensation.
Example
The rock is an insentient object with no awareness.
岩石是一个无感知的物体，没有意识。
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
他把她的批评当作个人的侮辱。
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 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

长臂猿
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
长臂猿用它的长臂在树林间优雅地摆动。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

风俗
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会风俗常常决定人们在公共场合的行为。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

创作
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
诗人创作了一首真挚的十四行诗。
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

扭曲的
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
那位老人因多年辛勤工作而双手扭曲。
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖泊或其他水体中过多的营养物质
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
过多的肥料导致湖泊中的优氮化。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

无能
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
他的心理无能使他无法做出重要决策。
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

猛烈抗议
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
政治家开始猛烈反对腐败。
C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning
to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort
Example
He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即兴的；即席的；未经准备的
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了一场令人印象深刻的即兴演讲。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芬芳的
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

生态化宗教团结
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
领导们为促进对话召开了一个生态化会议。
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

石油商
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
石油商在沙漠中发现了一个新的油田。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

恶棍
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
恶棍因抢劫被捕。
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

海洋测深学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
海洋测深学对于理解海洋地形至关重要。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

有必要
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
每个公民都应该遵守法律。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸福
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好斗
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
教练欣赏球员在场上的好斗精神。
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

林中的空地
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
他们在长途跋涉后，在一个阳光明媚的空地上休息。
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

固执
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
固执的律师拒绝放弃案件。
C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

法恩（神话生物）
Meaning
a mythological creature that is half human and half goat
Example
The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.
雕塑描绘了一个在森林里跳舞的顽皮法恩。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

诉讼人
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
法院召集了两名诉讼人参加听证会。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

睁大眼睛看
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
游客们惊讶地盯着高耸的摩天大楼。
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

蚯蚓养殖
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
蚯蚓养殖为土壤提供自然养分。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公职人员的不当行为
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市长因在职务中不当行为而被指控。
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

贪污的
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
这位政治家被指控为贪污腐化。
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

双色斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
农夫有一匹带有黑白斑点的双色马。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

蝎子鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
蝎子鱼有危险的刺，可以注入毒液。
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

农民
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
农民每天早晨在田野里辛勤工作。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

躺着
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
他在长时间的一天后被发现躺在沙发上。
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

迷住
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
舞蹈家的表演迷住了观众。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

断奏
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
钢琴家以断奏的节奏弹奏音符。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

撞伤
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
他从自行车上摔下来，手臂被撞伤。
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深切伤口
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
他需要为腿部的深切伤口缝针。
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 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

埋葬
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
他们决定以完全的荣誉埋葬那位士兵。
C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

乳汁分泌
Meaning
the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals
Example
The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.
医生解释说，哺乳是分娩后的一种自然过程。
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

奢华
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
花园里充满了热带植物的奢华。
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

钟内的金属部件，敲击钟体发出声音
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
钟内的金属部件坏了。
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不和谐
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
破碎钢琴发出的不和谐声音让每个人都捂住了耳朵。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛkləs/

feckless

无能的, 不负责任的
Meaning
lacking initiative or strength of character; irresponsible
Example
His feckless attitude at work caused several missed deadlines.
他在工作中的无能态度导致了多个错过的最后期限。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

不可根除的
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
母亲对孩子的爱是不可根除的。
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
他在会议中犯了一个大错误，忘记了客户的名字。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血缘关系
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
继承法中，血缘关系的程度至关重要。
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

施舍
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侣把施舍分发给贫穷的村民。
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱性的
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
他对对手做出了侮辱性评论。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

直率
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
她的直率使她成为一名受人尊敬的记者。
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

号角
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
号角在战场上响起，标志着进攻的信号。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

否认
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
该政治家对有争议的言论发表了强烈的否认。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公开宣誓
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地公开宣誓忠诚于事业。
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

掺假
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
食品掺假是一个严重的健康风险。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

困惑的, 模糊的
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
在漫长而令人疲惫的会议后，他的思维感到困惑。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
复杂的指令只会让他感到困惑。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

装饰
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
大厅为婚礼装饰了花卉。
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 /leɪð/

lathe

车床
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
木匠使用车床来塑形木碗。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

所有格
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
在英语中，所有格通常通过撇号和's'来表示。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

冕冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着闪闪发光的王冠。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

发烧的，激动的
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
患者处于高温状态下的发烧状态。
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

可转移的
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
预算中的资金无法合法地转移。
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

指责，谴责
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
他不小心的话语引来了母亲的严厉指责。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

不可否认
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
证据是不可否认的，并证明了他的清白。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃的, 高产的
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃的土壤今年收获了丰盛的农作物。
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

盛大队列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
国王的到来标志着一场盛大的队列。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

骗子
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
人群被这个骗子的虚假承诺欺骗了。