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C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

微生物
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察到一个微生物在移动。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推测的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
他的解释完全是推测性的,缺乏证据。
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声喊叫
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
抗议者的呼喊声充满了街道。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

汇编
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
这本书是关于古代神话和传说的汇编。
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

背后说坏话
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
在背后说同事的坏话是不对的。
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

灵活
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
灵活的奶奶用快速的舞步让所有人都惊讶不已。
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

旗帜
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
这艘船在离开港口之前升起了它的国旗。
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

气动静态的
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
气动静态设计确保在高海拔地区的稳定性。
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水器
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
科学家们使用潜水器探索了深海。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美丽的; 漂亮的; 快乐的
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
这个漂亮的孩子在花园里快乐地玩耍。
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

恰当
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
他的评论与讨论无关。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

叛徒
Meaning
A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.
Example
During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.
在战争期间,他因帮助入侵者而被贴上了“奎斯林”标签。
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

斑驳
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
叶子上布满了黄色和棕色的斑点。
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深红色
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
夕阳下天空变成了深红色。
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

小册子作者
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
18世纪,许多小册子作者影响了公众舆论。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
作为美食家,她总是寻找城市中最好的餐厅。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬礼仪式
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村庄聚集在一起,参加他们心爱的老师的葬礼。
C2 noun /pruːd/

prude

过于害羞的人
Meaning
A person who is easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity; someone overly modest.
Example
He was called a prude for blushing at the movie scenes.
因为在电影场景中脸红,他被称为过于害羞的人。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子结构
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
花园里装饰着一座覆盖着藤蔓的木质格子结构。
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

无意义的讨论 / 喧嚣
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
经过长时间的无意义讨论后,他们最终同意了计划。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神化
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。
C2 noun /əˈmɛrɪkəˌnɪzəm/

americanism

Meaning
A word, phrase, or practice characteristic of American English or culture.
Example
The term 'sidewalk' is an Americanism, while 'pavement' is used in British English.
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

餐点 / 进餐
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
僧侣们聚集在一起,享用晚餐。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

等压线
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
气象学家解释了等压线如何指示风速和风向。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

装病
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
他试图装病以逃避上学。
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

驴叫
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
驴子在田地里开始大声叫。
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

计算通信
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
计算通信正在重塑我们共享信息的方式。
C2 noun /ˈliː.vɪŋz/

Leavings

剩余物; 残留物
Meaning
things that have been left behind or remain; remnants or scraps
Example
The leavings from dinner were given to the dog.
晚餐的剩余物被给了狗。
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

骗子
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
这位商人被曝光为一个骗子,他欺骗了客户。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

奉承
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
服务员对每个顾客鞠了一躬。
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

色彩的
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
艺术家使用了一个色彩丰富的调色板来创造生动的对比。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

新达尔文主义
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
新达尔文主义将达尔文的自然选择理论与现代遗传学相结合。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

诽谤的
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
该文章被认为是诽谤的,必须撤回。
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

条纹的
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
骑士的盾牌上装饰着红色和金色的条纹。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时,项目仍处于其开始阶段。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
埋葬仪式在家庭墓地举行。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

整洁
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
她房间的整洁反映出她总是把东西放回原位的习惯。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

臂环
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
传统舞者佩戴着金色的臂环,在聚光灯下闪闪发光。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

发型
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
她优雅的发型让聚会上的每个人都印象深刻。
C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

无害的,缓解疼痛的
Meaning
Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.
Example
The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.
演讲者的无害评论避免了争议。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

辩论结束程序
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
参议院启动了辩论结束程序以结束长时间的辩论。
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

全能工人
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
他作为一个全能工人工作,处理行政和维护任务。
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

顽皮女孩
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
顽皮女孩更喜欢爬树而不是玩洋娃娃。
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

傻瓜
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
不要做傻瓜,动动脑子!
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwiːz/

obsequies

葬礼仪式
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
已故领导人的葬礼吸引了成千上万的哀悼者。
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

教皇支持者
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
辩论突出了教会政治中超山的立场。
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星的
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
天文学家使用恒星时间来追踪星星的位置。
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

颗粒化
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
糖开始结晶当它冷却了。
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式呈交
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
律师将证据呈交给法庭。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

清晰
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
老师给出了关于理论的清晰解释。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

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

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

阿姆楚尔
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
厨师将干芒果粉撒在印度小吃上以增加酸味。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古词
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
这首诗充满了古词,使其带有一种过时的味道。
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
他没有足够的钱来买新房。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

藤壶
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
那艘旧船的船体上布满了藤壶。
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

优生学
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
20世纪初,一些科学家支持优生学政策。
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

母羊
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
母羊生下了双胞胎羔羊。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

轻率; 粗心; 不小心
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
他的财务不谨慎导致了两年内破产。
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

小商品贩子
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
小商品贩子在繁忙的市场里大声推销他的商品。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

独立于党派的人
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
他因为拒绝加入任何政治派别而被称为马格旺普。
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

囚禁
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
囚犯被禁闭在一个黑暗的牢房里。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

在位
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
在位的女王在她的统治期间进行了几项改革。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

联合
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
两条河流在到达大海之前汇合。
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

圣器室
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
神父在弥撒开始前进入了圣器室。
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬礼
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
他们向国王行了敬礼。
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

类韵
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
诗人使用类韵来创造他诗句中的音乐效果。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

可伸展的
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃是一个可伸展的器官,在进食后可以膨胀。
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

牛奶饭
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
我的祖母为特殊场合做美味的牛奶饭。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鉴
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
他查阅了年鉴,以查看月亮的各个阶段。
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

可压缩的
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
空气是一种可压缩的物质,不像水。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

杂乱无章
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
他那杂乱无章的谈话让观众感到无聊。
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

过度宠爱妻子
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
他是如此的宠爱妻子,以至于同意了妻子说的每一件事。
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.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

不熟练的
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
对机器的不熟练操作导致了多次错误。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

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 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多形式
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
这个节日是艺术、音乐和文化的多形式庆祝。
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

丰饶,繁殖力
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
河流三角洲的丰饶支持着多样化的野生动物。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

顽皮的; 快乐的; 活泼的
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
顽皮的孩子们在公园里笑着玩耍。
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

缓解
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
医生开药来缓解病人的疼痛。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

不可恢复
Meaning
impossible to recover or regain
Example
The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.
文件在火灾后以不可恢复的方式丢失。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

呕吐药
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
医生给病人使用了呕吐药以清除毒素。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

不合时宜的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
他的电话在最不合时宜的时刻打来。
C2 noun /sɪˈkwiːlə/

sequela

后遗症
Meaning
A condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury.
Example
Lung scarring can be a sequela of severe pneumonia.
肺部瘢痕可能是重症肺炎的后遗症。
C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

破烂的孩子
Meaning
A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.
Example
The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.
那个小破烂的孩子在街上乞讨食物。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波动的
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
她穿过波动的窗帘走了。
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 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

优生学
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
优生学因其在历史上的不道德应用而受到批评。
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

解开束缚
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
新法律将使小企业免于过多的规定。
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

不拘一格且稍微不太体面但又很有吸引力
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
他有一种迷人的雷菲什魅力,使他在城市里非常受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

对文化和艺术漠不关心或敌对的人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
他因拒绝现代艺术而被批评为非利士人。
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/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

帮助
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
慈善机构为洪水受害者提供了帮助。
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

涂抹
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
孩子们把油漆涂遍了墙壁。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

爱干涉他人事务的人
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
她发现她的邻居爱干涉他人事务且令人烦恼。
C2 adjective /ˈsɛpərəbəl/

separable

可分离的
Meaning
Capable of being separated or divided.
Example
The two issues are separable and should be discussed independently.
这两个问题是可分离的,应该独立讨论。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

恐水症
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
在被流浪狗咬伤后,该男子接受了对水恐症的治疗。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古老的土地由一个强大的君主统治。
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

此外
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
他是仁慈和慷慨的,并且此外还是智慧的。
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

通过聪明或欺骗得到某物
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
他通过假装是VIP客人来获得了一张免费票。
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

用加尔文主义的原则使人信服
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
传教士试图通过严格的教义来将社区加尔文化。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

信件
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
他给州长发送了一封长信。
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

缠绕 / 解开
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
她开始解开毛衣上的松线。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

撕裂
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医生在手术中必须把受损的组织撕裂。
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

同情
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
他对他曾经背叛的人没有任何同情。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

变形
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
毛毛虫变形成蝴蝶。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

濒死的; 在衰退或腐烂的状态中
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
这个濒死的病人处于危急状态。
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

坏血病
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
在没有新鲜水果的长时间海上航行中,水手们经常患上坏血病。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

询问的
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
律师的询问语气让证人感到不舒服。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢的
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的士兵从不退缩面对挑战。
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐殖土
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
园丁将腐殖土混入土壤中以促进植物生长。