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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。
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学的
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
她是一位对历史有深厚了解的博学学者。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

信号
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
演员在上台前等待他的信号。
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

熟练的, 灵巧的, 精通的
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
她擅长解决复杂的问题。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危及
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
砍伐森林可能会使许多物种面临危险。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的，令人震惊的，令人惊讶的
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

回复
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
她快速回复电子邮件。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

对立的事物
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由与奴隶制在各个方面都是对立的。
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

扩展
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
扩展教育机会有助于减少不平等。
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

歌剧
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
我们昨晚在剧院观看了一场美丽的歌剧。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

极其大的; 令人震惊的邪恶或错误; 不正常或不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
那个怪异的罪行震惊了整个社区。
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

一群人
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
一群粉丝聚集在体育场外。
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肤色
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
她的肤色在早晨的阳光下美丽地发光。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

像叔叔一样友善
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
他有一种让每个人都感到舒适的阿冯库拉尔风度。
C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隶般的
Meaning
showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive
Example
His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.
他对传统的奴隶般忠诚阻碍了任何创新。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

暴民政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗议活动在群众开始破坏财产时变成了暴民政治。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等的主题在整个故事中是显著的。
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府决定废除旧的税收制度。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

粪肥, 有机肥料
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有机肥料提高土壤肥力。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

文凭
Meaning
an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training
Example
She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.
她在完成护理课程后获得了文凭。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

调查
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
警方将彻底调查此事件。
B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

限制
Meaning
To limit the size, amount, or range of something.
Example
The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.
政府决定限制塑料袋的使用。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑的，迷茫的
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
当他问了一个奇怪的问题时，她看起来很困惑。
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
现代教育学注重以学生为中心的学习。
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

慷慨
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
医院的建成得益于一位富有捐赠者的慷慨。
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保护
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
该项目在联合国的庇护下进行。
B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

受害者
Meaning
a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action
Example
The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.
受害者立即被送往医院。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

书桌
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
书籍在书桌上。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

确定性
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
她以确定的语气谈论案件的结果。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

气球艇
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
军方使用了气球艇进行边境监视。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

恭维
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
他不断的恭维使大家怀疑他的真实动机。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

附加 / 粘贴
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
请将邮票粘在信封上。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

默许
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
盗窃发生在保安的默许下。
B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

木头
Meaning
a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark
Example
They sat on a log by the campfire.
他们坐在篝火旁的木头上。
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着一顶华丽的王冠。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

像真菌一样
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
潮湿的地下室有一种像真菌一样的气味。
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

为什么
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
今天你为什么迟到了？
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

带有家族徽章的盾牌
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
家族徽章展示在壁炉上方的盾牌上。
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
她承认了她的错误并道歉。
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

淹没
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

回忆
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
我记不起来我把钥匙放在哪里了。
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸福
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福感。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

热跃层
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
热跃层将温暖的表层水与寒冷的深层水分开。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

脏的; 沾有污渍的; 不愉快的; 道德败坏的
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
做饭后厨房是脏的。
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

证书
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
她因完成课程而获得了证书。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
抵抗力量勇敢地与殖民势力作斗争。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

放松
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸帮助在压力过大的日子后放松。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

半心半意
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
他半心半意的学习尝试没有带来好结果。
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧师
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
牧师讲了一场充满同情的讲道。
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

催讨债务
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
房东一再催促租客支付未付款项。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

可防御的
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
他的论点在法庭上既强大又可防守。
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

芦笋豆
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
芦笋豆可以长到三英尺长，并且常用于亚洲烹饪。
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

海绵瓜
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
海绵瓜可以在年轻时食用，或者干燥后制成天然海绵。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

涵洞
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
沉重的雨水通过桥下的涵洞流动。
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

俏皮但迷人
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
她给了一个俏皮的回答，让所有人都笑了。
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

世界末日; 最后的审判日
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
传教士谈到了世界末日和灵性准备的重要性。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

开明的; 觉悟的; 智慧的;
Meaning
having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding
Example
The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.
那位开明的老师与她的所有学生分享了智慧。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
他在起航前研究了航海图。
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

最受尊敬的人
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
他被视为该国现代文学的多伊恩。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

仆人
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
仆人为客人开门。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

赠送的；赞美的；作为礼节免费提供
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
酒店为所有客人提供免费的早餐。
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

有效沟通
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
有效沟通是建立强大关系的关键。
B1 noun /tʃɑːrm/

Charm

魅力; 魔法; 吸引力
Meaning
the power or quality of giving delight or arousing admiration; a magical spell or talisman
Example
Her natural charm and wit made her popular at social gatherings.
她天生的魅力和机智使她在社交聚会中受欢迎。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

可渗透的
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
这个地区的土壤对水非常可渗透。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
学习日常使用的常见短语。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

体现
Meaning
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
Example
She embodies the spirit of generosity.
她体现了慷慨的精神。
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

独木舟
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
他们在平静的小溪中划着独木舟。
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

女孩
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
女孩正在和她的朋友们在公园里玩。
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近视，狭隘的视野
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
公司的近视战略导致了长期损失。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

极端分子
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
政府正在采取措施防止极端分子活动。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

享乐主义者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
她被称为享乐主义者，因为她总是优先享受而非履行责任。
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

干葫芦巴叶
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
将干葫芦巴叶加入咖喱中，增加额外的风味。
A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

刀
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
她用一把锋利的刀切菜做晚餐。
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

加密货币
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
比特币是市场上最受欢迎的加密货币。
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙地战胜
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
小公司成功地战胜了它的大对手。
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

冥想
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
她每天早上练习冥想，开始她的平静一天。
B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

被子
Meaning
a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric
Example
Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.
祖母为我的床做了一个美丽的被子，上面有五彩斑斓的补丁。
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

高潮. 某事物的最高点，特别是经历了长时间后。
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
项目在多年努力后达到了高潮。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
士兵们被驻扎在一个偏远的前哨站。
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

毕业生
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
她将在明年毕业。
B2 verb /ɡraɪnd/

grind

磨碎
Meaning
to crush into small particles; to work hard
Example
She grinds coffee beans every morning.
她每天早晨磨咖啡豆。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

调查 / 查询
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委员会启动了对金融不规范行为的调查。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

过于伤感
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
电影因过于伤感的情感而受到批评。
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

讨价还价
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
他们为价格讨价还价了一个小时。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

绝望的; 没有希望的
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
直到帮助到来之前，情况看起来毫无希望。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

机智的回答
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
晚宴上，客人之间充满了精彩的机智回答。
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

他
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
我昨天在公园看见了他。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

承诺的
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
他签署了还款承诺书。
A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

西班牙语
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
她能流利地讲西班牙语和法语。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

颠覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府指控叛军策划颠覆行为。
A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

介绍
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
让我介绍你给我的朋友。
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

恶意的
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
他眼中的恶意目光吓到了孩子们。
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

技能
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
她在绘画方面的技能给大家留下了深刻印象。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

使困惑
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
这个意外的问题让他感到困惑。
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

擦洗 / 彻底搜索
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
她打扫厨房直到它闪闪发光。
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

手表; 监控; 观察
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
他查看了他的手表，看看是否迟到了会议。
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最大努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
他为了按时完成任务，付出了最大的努力。
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜜蜂
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
蜜蜂从花朵中采集了花蜜。
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

放弃权利或财产
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
条约导致了土地的转让给邻国。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
紧急出口为被困的工人提供了一个出口。
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

镇压
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
警方被召唤以平息暴力抗议。
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
他的健康有了显著改善。
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

撕裂
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
爆炸以震耳欲聋的声音撕裂了空气。