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C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

提前日期
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
信件被提前日期化，以使其看起来更官方。
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人类中心主义
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人类中心主义常常塑造环境政策。
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

院长
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
院长欢迎游客来到修道院。
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加法; 添加过程
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
新房间的加入使房子更加宽敞。
A1 noun /ɑːrm/

Arm

手臂
Meaning
the upper limb of the human body from the shoulder to the hand
Example
She raised her arm to ask a question.
她举起了手臂来提问。
B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

准确; 正确;
Meaning
correct, exact, and without any mistakes
Example
The weather forecast was completely accurate.
天气预报完全准确。
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

女祖先
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
她发现自己的女祖先来自孟加拉的一个小村庄。
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

配额，分配
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
每个部门都收到了资源分配。
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。
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

加速度
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
汽车在进入高速公路时表现出快速的加速度。
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

救护车
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
救护车在几分钟内赶到事故现场。
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

碱性物质
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
肥皂含有碱，能帮助去除油脂。
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

引人注目的
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
这位女演员给出了引人注目的表演。
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

斧头
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
伐木工人挥动着他的斧头砍树。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

认证
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
认证确保了机构的可信度。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
他断言他从未见过那个人。
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

评估
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
老师评估了学生的进展。
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

表演
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
她正在学习表演，想成为一名专业演员。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

反感
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
他不愿意承担不必要的风险。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
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。
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

实惠
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
这家餐厅为家庭提供实惠的餐点。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

冷漠
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
他在整个讨论过程中都显得冷漠。
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

审美家
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
艾斯泰特欣赏了画作的细节。
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 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 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。
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

利用
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
你应该利用这个机会。
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
她的故事包含了对一个著名神话的暗示。
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

诅咒的
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
村民们避开了山上的诅咒房子。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

非洲裔美国人
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
她为自己的非洲裔美国人身份感到自豪。
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

默许的
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
他露出了一个默许的微笑，同意了这个计划。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

贪婪的
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
贪婪的房东不公正地提高了租金。
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

另一个
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
我可以再来一杯茶吗？
C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

宽恕
Meaning
formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment
Example
The priest granted him absolution for his sins.
牧师为他的罪行给予了宽恕。
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

依附
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
他对家乡的依附感是不可否认的。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大主教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
大主教对成千上万的人发表了布道。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

蜂箱养殖场
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
农民建造了一个新的蜂箱养殖场，以生产有机蜂蜜。
B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

逗乐
Meaning
to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly
Example
The clown amused the children at the party.
小丑在聚会上逗乐了孩子们。
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

在...之中
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
他坐在他的朋友们中间。
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

简短、机智且富有教育意义的谚语或格言
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
她总是有一个机智的阿波夫塞姆，在会议上分享。
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 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

天真, 简单
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

做广告
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
他们在电视上做广告。
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

顶部
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
一面旗帜被放置在塔顶。
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。
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 /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

认证
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
大学已经获得了国家教育委员会的认证。
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 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。
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

没问题
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
一切都会没问题的。
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然的
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
火灾是由偶然的火花引起的。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

不对称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
她穿了一件不对称的裙子，吸引了所有人的注意。
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

运动员
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
运动员为即将到来的奥林匹克运动会进行了艰苦训练。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
他收到了他申请的承认。
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拜 / 深厚的爱
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
粉丝们展示了他们对歌手的崇拜。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

观众
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
表演结束后，观众热烈鼓掌。
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

任何地方
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
你可以在这家餐厅的任何地方坐下。
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

敌基督
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
有些人害怕未来出现敌基督。
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

动物
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
动物园里有来自世界各地的许多不同动物。
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
这部电影基于历史现实。
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓言
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
这本小说是善与恶斗争的寓言。
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

一致
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
该政策是按照国际法实施的。
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

暗示
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
教授在讲座中提到了莎士比亚。
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
董事会将任命一位新董事。
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学术的
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
她有一个卓越的学术记录。
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
他在逆境中保持坚强。
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

累积
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
每个月储蓄账户上会积累利息。
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

鹰巢
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
鹰骄傲地停在悬崖上的它的巢附近。
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

孤单
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
她更喜欢独自一人在她的公寓里生活。
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

震惊
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
观众对悲惨的场面感到震惊。
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

雄心
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
他们的雄心是建立一台量子计算机。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速的
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
该项目以加速的速度推进。
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
他表达了对种族歧视的厌恶。
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

不在场证明
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
她有一个强有力的辩解，证明她在偷窃发生时在电影院。
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

摧毁
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 滥用;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
滥用权力导致了他的辞职。
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

相似; 以相同的方式
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
这两个姐妹看起来非常相似。
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

动画的
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
这部动画电影受到儿童和成人的喜爱。
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。
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

警告
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而警告他们。
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, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

后果
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
地震的后果是毁灭性的。
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

赞成
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
委员会在提案上投了赞成票。
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

与树相关
Meaning
Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.
Example
Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.
猴子是树栖动物，它们大部分时间都待在树上。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

由树木或攀缘植物组成的阴凉花园庇护所
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
他们在被玫瑰覆盖的阿尔博尔下休息。
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

绑架者
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
警方在长时间搜查后逮捕了绑架者。
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。
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

阿罗姆
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
阿罗姆叶子常用于印度菜肴中进行烹饪。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反叛者计划刺杀国王。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
这道菜与辣酱一起作为配菜提供。
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

评估员
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
一位外部评估员审查了项目报告。
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

气球力学
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
气球力学对于理解气球如何漂浮至关重要。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

优势, 统治
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

类似的
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人脑与超级计算机类似。
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探险家渴望冒险。
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 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

独唱曲
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
女高音在第二幕演唱了一首感人的阿丽娅。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

通过加热使硬化
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
铁匠为了提高钢的耐久性进行了退火。
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

怀疑地
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
她怀疑地看着他的异常提案。
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

使适应
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
她很快适应了新团队的需求。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
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。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

略带酸味或尖锐
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

专心
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
她专心听取了老师的指示。
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

活动
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
生产性的活动推动了进步。
B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速
Meaning
to increase speed or make something happen sooner
Example
The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.
司机加速超车。
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

叶片脱落
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
秋季的标志是树叶从树木上脱落。
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

咨询性的
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
委员会在董事会中担任咨询性职能。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

盎格鲁恐惧症
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
这位政治家被指控在他的演讲中宣传盎格鲁恐惧症。