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C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

与上诉有关
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
案件被提交给了上诉法院。
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

提供证据或理由
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
律师引用了几个例子来支持他的案件。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

敏锐性；严重程度
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
她的敏锐性让她注意到别人忽略的细节。
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

掺假物质
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
实验室在牛奶样本中发现了掺假物质。
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

争执, 争吵
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
两位司机之间发生了简短的争执。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶然的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
他的成功部分归因于偶然的情况。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装饰
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
骑士穿着闪亮的盔甲。
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

改善, 提高
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
新政策旨在改善生活条件。
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 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即兴
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
喜剧演员在麦克风故障时即兴编了一个笑话。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

精算的
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
公司依赖精算报告来设定保险费率。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

极为古老
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
他对女性的看法是完全过时的。
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
嫌疑人在今天早晨被指控出庭。
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

热情
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
他带着热情接受了这个提议。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痉挛药
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
医生开了一种抗痉挛药来缓解疼痛。
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

镇痛
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
医生在进行手术前诱导了镇痛。
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

冲积的
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
农民在肥沃的冲积平原上种植作物。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

养蜂
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用，支持授粉。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
邻居们开始争论边界墙。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
他的演讲充满了关于生活和成功的格言。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

反感
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
两家竞争对手之间存在相互的反感。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

默许
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
她决定默许父母的愿望。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

听诊
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医生进行了听诊，以检查病人的肺部。
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

先来
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
简短的介绍通常先于正文。
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 /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公开斗殴
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
警方被叫去制止体育场外的一场打斗。
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自给自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
这个国家试图实现自给自足，以减少对进口的依赖。
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

厌恶
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
她厌恶对动物的残忍。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

模糊的预兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
这部剧提供了即将到来的政治动荡的模糊预兆。
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 /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。
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 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

脂肪的
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
医生解释说，组织主要是脂肪性的。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

诚实和公开
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
商业交易完全诚实和公开。
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

缩略版
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
出版商发布了该长篇小说的缩略版，供学生使用。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm

agroecosystem

农业生态系统
Meaning
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
Example
A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility.
健康的农业生态系统提高土壤肥力。
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

相邻
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
公园在北边与河流接壤。
C2 noun /əˈpɒstəsi/

apostasy

背教
Meaning
The abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.
Example
His public apostasy shocked his followers.
他的公开背教震惊了他的追随者。
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。
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

预示
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
报告预示着未来的经济挑战。
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

激活
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
工程师通过一个简单的开关激活了机器。
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

告知
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
经理将通知员工新的政策。
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 /ˈæpəˌlɔːɡ/

apologue

道德故事
Meaning
a short moral story or fable intended to teach a lesson
Example
The teacher used an old apologue to explain honesty to the children.
老师用一个旧的道德故事向孩子们解释诚实。
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

攻击
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
军队决定不在没有挑衅的情况下攻击。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明的，显然无需证明的真理
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
努力工作是自明的，成功将随之而来。
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海的
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
深渊生物在极端压力条件下生存。
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

合成代谢
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
合成代谢对肌肉生长和组织修复至关重要。
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

灵巧
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
他在谈判中的灵巧确保了交易。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

前厅
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
客人们在进入大厅之前，先在前厅等待。
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。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

可耕性
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
土地的可耕性取决于土壤质量和水源的可用性。
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

附录
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
报告中包含了带有更新统计数据的附录。
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合并, 综合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
人工智能和大数据的融合正在改变行业。
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。
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
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。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

进行中
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
公司有几个新的项目正在进行中。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

中午前的时间
Meaning
Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.
Example
She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.
她安排了所有重要的会议在中午前的时间。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

对立的
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
他的观点与组织的价值观完全对立。
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 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反气旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
一个反气旋带来了晴朗的天气。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

诡计
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
那位政治家的魅力不过是个诡计。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

神化, 顶峰
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
许多人认为文艺复兴是欧洲艺术和文化的巅峰。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

古董商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
这位古物商花了多年时间收集来自中世纪的稀有手稿。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

可憎的
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚犯们被关押在可憎的条件下。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

涂抹仪式
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
新领导人的涂抹仪式是一项神圣的仪式。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬煤
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工厂使用海棉石作为主要燃料来源。
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

刺激食欲
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
新鲜面包的香味会刺激客人的食欲。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

农业学
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
农业学专注于土壤管理和作物生产。
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

属于
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
规则只适用于俱乐部的成员。
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

使用押头韵
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
诗人经常押头韵来创造节奏。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

阿金顿鹳
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
那只阿金顿鹳站在浅水中不动。
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

干河床
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
风暴过后，干河床迅速被水填满。
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

订婚
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
多年友谊之后，他们决定订婚。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

工作室（艺术家或设计师的工作室）
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
画家邀请我们去他的工作室，观看他的最新系列作品。
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

由于中风或极端愤怒而导致的突然失去意识或控制
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
那位老人听到震惊的消息时差点昏厥。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

简朴, 自然
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
她的artlessness使她受到所有人的喜爱。
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

净身
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
他在祈祷之前进行了早晨的净身。
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失败的
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
他们登山的失败尝试以撤退告终。
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。
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
通行权属于土地所有者的财产。
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 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

获得；习得的能力
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
语言能力是全球职业中的一项重要获得。
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

预示
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
乌云预示着即将来临的风暴。
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

减轻
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
这种药有助于缓解疼痛。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

聚集
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
这座城市是各种文化和社区的聚集地。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

聚集
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
尘粒开始聚集成更大的团块。
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

军官，担任高级军官的机密助手
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
在仪式期间，军官与他的随行军官共同出席。
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密的爱
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
这本小说讲述了两个人物之间的禁忌爱情故事。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / 称号
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。
C2 verb /ænˈtɪpəθaɪz/

antipathize

反感
Meaning
to feel or express a strong dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
He seemed to antipathize with the new management's approach.
他似乎对新管理方法持反感态度。
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

收据
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
他要求在支付贷款后获得一张收据。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

气球飞行员
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
气球飞行员熟练地引导热气球穿过山谷。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同位语 (并列语法)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
在短语'我的朋友约翰'中，'约翰'这个词与'我的朋友'同位。
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

押韵
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
这些句子押韵得很美，赋予歌曲独特的流畅感。
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

默许
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
他对不公正规则的默许让人吃惊。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳朵的外部部分
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
医生检查了病人的耳朵外部部分是否有感染迹象。
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

摊销
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
摊销计划显示了一个10年的还款计划。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚蠢的
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
在没有检查天气的情况下开车进入暴风雨是一个愚蠢的主意。
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

在床上
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
由于生病，她整天都待在床上。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自给自足, 经济独立
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
一些国家通过减少对进口的依赖，追求自给自足。
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 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横向地, 反对
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
一棵倒下的树横在路上，阻碍了交通。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敌意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
他的演讲是由对政策的敌意驱动的。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装饰性设计
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
天花板上装饰着精美的阿拉贝斯克图案。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

反诗
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱团在开始主要圣歌之前唱了反诗。
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

门诊病人
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
病人是门诊患者，不需要卧床休息。