C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.

医生注射了抗毒素来中和蛇毒。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

炉渣

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工厂把炉渣倾倒在河边。

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。

B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者

Meaning

a person who watches or notices something

Example

The observer took notes during the meeting.

观察者在会议期间做了笔记。

C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

巧妙

Meaning

Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.

Example

His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.

他的巧妙想法改变了现代物理学。

C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

对艺术的爱好

Meaning

a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities

Example

The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.

收藏家的房子里充满了虚拟的物品。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

打碎

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

玻璃会碎掉，如果你把它摔下去。

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。

C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省

Meaning

to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort

Example

Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.

购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

俯卧

Meaning

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion

Example

He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.

他在长时间的战斗后趴倒在地。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

密封

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

他用密封胶封住了窗框，以阻止空气流通。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

临床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医生进行了临床检查。

C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

笨拙

Meaning

lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward

Example

His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.

他那笨拙的评论让晚宴上的每个人都感到尴尬。

B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

下巴

Meaning

the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw

Example

He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.

他若有所思地抚摸着胡须，手放在下巴上。

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

掠夺者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

掠夺者在战斗后劫掠了村庄。

A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

媒体

Meaning

The main means of mass communication regarded collectively

Example

The news was widely reported in all forms of media.

新闻在所有形式的媒体中被广泛报道。

C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

扰乱

Meaning

To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The sudden news unsettled the entire community.

突如其来的消息让整个社区感到不安。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

过度的赞美

Meaning

excessive admiration or flattery

Example

The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.

这位歌手享受了粉丝们的过度赞美。

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。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

治疗

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

基因治疗为遗传性疾病提供希望。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。

C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒

Meaning

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

Example

Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.

厨房电器需要频繁消毒。

C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict

Example

The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.

该地区几十年来一直受到宗派暴力的困扰。

C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛辣

Meaning

Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.

Example

The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.

这个酱料有一种辛辣的味道，让菜肴更加美味。

B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

蜜蜂从花朵中收集花粉来制作蜂蜜。

C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

双拼房

Meaning

A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.

Example

They live in a duplex near the city center.

他们住在市中心附近的一座双拼房里。

C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

认知

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

Example

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

法官注意到新的证据。

C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

好战的

Meaning

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

Example

His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.

他好战的态度常常让他卷入不必要的冲突。

A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手

Meaning

a person who sings, especially as a job or profession

Example

The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.

歌手昨晚在音乐会上表现得非常出色。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

扩展

Meaning

To increase in size, number, or importance.

Example

The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.

公司计划将其业务扩展到新市场。

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件；用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。

C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

与理发师有关

Meaning

relating to barbers or hairdressing

Example

The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.

这座城市的新理发师提供了广泛的理发服务。

B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主要

Meaning

to a great extent; mostly or mainly

Example

The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.

这个项目的成功主要归功于团队合作。

B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

水道

Meaning

an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage

Example

The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.

该水道的建设是为了帮助运输区域内的货物。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力发电

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

Example

The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.

该国在水力发电厂上进行了大量投资。

C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

不自然地

Meaning

in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely

Example

He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.

他不自然地笑了，让每个人都感到不舒服。

C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

喧闹; 骚动; 混乱

Meaning

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

Example

The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.

孩子们在游乐场引起了相当大的骚乱。

B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

致敬

Meaning

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Example

They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.

他们向勇敢的自由斗士表示敬意。

C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

理工学院

Meaning

an educational institution offering practical and technical courses

Example

She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.

她在她所在城市的知名理工学院学习工程学。

C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自恋

Meaning

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.

Example

His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.

他的过度自恋让他很难同情他人。

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

面对

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

她在演讲前必须面对自己的恐惧。

C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛辣

Meaning

having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative

Example

The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.

厨师在菜肴中加入了辛辣的酱汁，以增强其味道。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

消防员

Meaning

a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people

Example

The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑中救出了家庭。

B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

长笛

Meaning

a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end

Example

He played a sweet melody on his flute.

他在他的长笛上演奏了一首甜美的旋律。

A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

模型

Meaning

A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.

Example

Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.

科学家使用模型来模拟气候变化。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

有远见的

Meaning

making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

Example

She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.

她为孩子们的教育储蓄，非常有远见。

A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

鼓

Meaning

a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends

Example

The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.

鼓手在他的鼓组上保持了完美的节拍。

C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

可替代的

Meaning

interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

Example

In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.

在金融领域，钱被视为一种可替代资产。

C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

前往；转而从事

Meaning

to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself

Example

After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.

晚饭后，她去自己的房间读书。

C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

分裂主义者

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

分裂主义者要求中央政府独立。

C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

杂烩

Meaning

A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together

Example

She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.

她做了一道美味的霍奇波奇，里面有米饭、扁豆和蔬菜。

B2 noun /ˈræp.ər/

Wrapper

包裹

Meaning

a loose garment worn around the body; covering material

Example

She put on a warm wrapper before going outside.

她在外出前穿上一件温暖的外套。

C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

委婉语

Meaning

a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary

Example

Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.

说‘不坏’作为赞美是委婉语的一个例子。

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

渔夫住在靠近海滩的小屋里。

A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男孩

Meaning

a male child or young male person

Example

The boy ran across the playground.

那个男孩跑过了操场。

B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

智力的

Meaning

Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.

Example

She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.

她喜欢关于哲学的智力讨论。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

询问

Meaning

to ask for information about something

Example

He enquired about the train schedule.

他询问了列车时刻表。

Meaning

unwilling or unable to believe something

Example

He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.

C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

应受指责的

Meaning

Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.

Example

His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.

他鲁莽的行为使他在同事眼中变得应受指责的。

A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

键盘

Meaning

a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands

Example

She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.

她在键盘上快速打完了报告。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

孔雀鱼

Meaning

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

Example

The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.

孔雀鱼非常适合想要开始水族箱的初学者。

C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

无辜

Meaning

innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame

Example

She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.

她在整个调查过程中保持冷静和无辜。

C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

婴儿车

Meaning

a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram

Example

She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.

她推着婴儿车穿过公园，而婴儿安静地睡着。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

慷慨地

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

她慷慨地捐钱帮助穷人。

A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

收费/指控

Meaning

to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively

Example

The store charges extra for home delivery.

商店收取额外的家居配送费用。

C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

脱皮 / 沼泽区

Meaning

To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.

Example

The snake sloughed off its old skin.

蛇脱掉了它的旧皮肤。

B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

百分比

Meaning

a proportion or share in relation to a whole

Example

The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.

通过考试的学生百分比很高。

B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

传统上

Meaning

according to custom or long-established practice

Example

Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.

孟加拉国传统上以其热情好客而闻名。

C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬

Meaning

to bury a dead body in the ground

Example

They inhumed the warrior with full honors.

他们用全部荣誉埋葬了战士。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

折射率

Meaning

The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.

Example

Glass has a higher refringency than water.

玻璃的折射率高于水。

C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

生态系统崩溃

Meaning

The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.

Example

Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.

不受控制的森林砍伐可能导致生态系统崩溃。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部的

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

公司聘请了外部顾问来审查他们的商业战略。

C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

服务

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

她感谢护士们亲切的照料而康复。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声

Meaning

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

Example

The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.

歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。

C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

弹幕或快速攻击

Meaning

a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack

Example

The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.

政治家面对记者们一连串尖锐的问题。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交替，替代

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

学生们在在线和离线课程之间轮流上课。

C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

缓和紧张关系

Meaning

the easing of strained relations, especially between countries

Example

The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.

该条约有助于缓解两个国家之间的紧张关系。

A2 noun breɪn

brain

大脑

Meaning

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

Example

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.

大脑一次只能专注于一件事。

B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地

Meaning

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

Example

The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.

森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。

A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

中心

Meaning

A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.

Example

The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.

第一个机器人手术中心在兰普尔建立。

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

请求; 呼吁; 辩解

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

在紧急情况下，她请求帮助。

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

吹口哨

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

他喜欢在工作时吹口哨。

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性

Meaning

the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved

Example

Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.

在一天内完成这个项目是不可能的。

C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

戏剧化

Meaning

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

Example

The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.

这本小说被改编成了一部受欢迎的电视系列剧。

C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

善变的

Meaning

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example

She is known for her mercurial temperament.

她以其善变的脾气而闻名。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

线索

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

面部表情提供关于一个人情绪的线索。

A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

全职

Meaning

working or studying for the whole standard period of time

Example

She works full-time as a teacher.

她作为老师全职工作。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

辐射

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太阳的辐射没有保护可能是有害的。

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

城市化

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

城市化导致更先进的基础设施。

B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

有营养的

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing

Example

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

吃有营养的食物有助于保持身体健康。

B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

接收器

Meaning

a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece

Example

She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.

她拿起听筒接听电话。

C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

折磨 / 耙

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

悲惨的消息让全家人都痛苦不堪。

C2 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

幸福

Meaning

intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts

Example

She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.

她因在对话中的幸福和开朗的性格而闻名。

C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

强制的

Meaning

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Example

Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.

在大多数国家，系安全带是强制的。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

大家

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

大家都享受了派对。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年纪念

Meaning

The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.

Example

The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.

学校以一场盛大的活动庆祝了它的百年纪念。

C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲劳

Meaning

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Example

After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.

长时间徒步后，疲劳感笼罩了整个团队。

B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

害怕的

Meaning

feeling afraid or showing fear

Example

She was fearful of walking alone at night.

她害怕夜晚独自走路。

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

诚实

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

诚实是所有情况下最好的政策。

C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions perplexed the students.

复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。

B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

感激的

Meaning

pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative

Example

I am thankful for all your help and support.

我感谢你所有的帮助和支持。

C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

容易控制或影响

Meaning

easy to control or influence

Example

The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.

那个孩子在漫长的旅程中出奇的容易控制。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

赤裸的; 没有衣服; 暴露的; 裸露的

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

关于局势的赤裸真相震惊了所有人。

C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

怪癖; 习惯

Meaning

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist

Example

Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.

她总是穿着不配的袜子，这个怪癖使她与众不同。

A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷静, 凉爽, 印象深刻

Meaning

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Example

She kept a cool head during the crisis.

她在危机中保持冷静。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的

Meaning

extremely tasty or delicious

Example

She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.

她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

边缘讨论

Meaning

Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.

Example

Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.

边缘讨论常常导致协议。