C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

套利

Meaning

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

投资者利用套利在全球市场中获取利润。

C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

炫耀

Meaning

excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy

Example

The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.

亿万富翁的派对充满了炫耀和奢华。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

坚定不移; 坚固

Meaning

not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering

Example

Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.

尽管面临所有挑战，她的信念依然坚定不移。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

马克笔，标记笔

Meaning

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

Example

He used a red marker to underline the important points.

他用红色马克笔强调了重要的要点。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

艺术家美丽地渲染了场景。

C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

酮体生成过程

Meaning

The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.

Example

Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.

酮生成发生在禁食或低碳水化合物饮食时。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不平衡

Meaning

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Example

There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.

在许多社会中，富人和穷人之间存在明显的不平衡。

C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富人统治

Meaning

a system of government where the wealthy hold power

Example

The country was ruled as a plutocracy.

这个国家是由富人统治的。

C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

感到不满

Meaning

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

Example

She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.

她没有为自己的不幸而感到悲伤，而是更加努力地工作来改善她的生活。

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代替

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

他给了钱代替花。

A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

穿戴

Meaning

to have clothing or accessories on one's body

Example

She likes to wear bright colors.

她喜欢穿亮色的衣服。

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正确地; 适当地; 公正地

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

她正确地指出了报告中的错误。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

洗劫

Meaning

to rob or plunder a place, especially during war

Example

The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.

入侵军队洗劫了村庄，拿走了所有贵重物品。

B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning

activities related to selling products or services

Example

The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.

C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

通用

Meaning

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

Example

This medicine is available in generic form.

这种药物以通用形式提供。

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

关系

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

老师与学生建立了良好的关系。

B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

寺庙

Meaning

a building used for the worship of a god or gods

Example

They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.

他们在印度旅行时参观了一个古老的寺庙。

C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed

Example

The police took the body to the morgue for identification.

C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

宽容的; 宽大的; 仁慈的; 在处罚或判断中不严格

Meaning

tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment

Example

The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.

老师对那些迟交作业的学生宽容。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

用于粘接砖块的混合物 / 小型火炮

Meaning

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

Example

The workers applied mortar between the bricks.

工人们在砖块之间涂抹了灰泥。

C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

恶意; 吝啬

Meaning

The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess

Example

His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.

他对贫困孩子的恶意让邻里的人都感到震惊。

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

实现

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

她努力工作以实现成为医生的梦想。

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

可访问性

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善的可访问性帮助残疾人。

C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

咸淡水

Meaning

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

Example

The river estuary contained brackish water.

河口含有咸淡水。

C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

冗长

Meaning

Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.

Example

His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.

他冗长的解释使观众感到困惑，而不是澄清问题。

A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

好的; 极好的; 薄的; 纤细的; 高质量的

Meaning

good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality

Example

The weather is fine today.

今天天气很好。

C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

马哈拉贾

Meaning

A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.

Example

The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.

马哈拉贾住在一个宏伟的宫殿里，四周是花园。

B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

接待; 欢迎; 活动;

Meaning

the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone

Example

The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.

婚礼接待在一家漂亮的酒店举行。

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。

C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

一夫多妻制

Meaning

the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time

Example

Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.

一夫多妻制在世界许多国家是非法的。

C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

过于戏剧化

Meaning

Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.

Example

Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.

她的表演显得过于戏剧化和不自然。

A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

主题

Meaning

a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing

Example

The topic of the meeting was company expansion.

会议的主题是公司扩展。

C1 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

开瓶

Meaning

To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine

Example

He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.

他开了葡萄酒，并为每个人倒了一杯。

C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副业

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

绘画是他下班后的副业。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

印记

Meaning

A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.

Example

The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.

这一事件在这座城市的历史上留下了不可磨灭的印记。

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。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑制

Meaning

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

Example

She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.

她试图在严肃的会议中抑制笑声。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

不情愿的

Meaning

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

Example

She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.

在争论后，她给了他一个不情愿的微笑。

B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

参与者

Meaning

People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.

Example

Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.

参与者将享受令人惊叹的景观。

C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

导致 / 产生

Meaning

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

Example

Violence begets more violence.

暴力会引发更多的暴力。

B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

宝藏

Meaning

a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value

Example

The pirates buried their treasure on the island.

海盗们把他们的宝藏埋在岛上。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不愿意

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

她表现出明显的不愿意参加会议。

B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

有教养的

Meaning

Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable

Example

She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.

她是一个受过良好教育的女性，重视终身学习。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。

A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

女服务员

Meaning

a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.

女服务员微笑着接了我们的点单。

A2 verb /ˈwʌri/

worry

担心

Meaning

to feel anxious or troubled about something; to be concerned

Example

Don't worry about the exam results.

不要担心考试结果。

B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Example

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

民主确保所有公民享有平等的权利。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

监护人; 守护者

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

在她的父母去世后，她的叔叔成为了她的法定监护人，并照顾了她。

A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

农场

Meaning

an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals

Example

They live on a farm with many animals.

他们住在一个有许多动物的农场。

A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

满意

Meaning

feeling happy or satisfied with something

Example

She was pleased with her exam results.

她对自己的考试结果感到满意。

C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

优化

Meaning

Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.

Example

SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.

SEO优化帮助网站在搜索引擎中排名更高。

A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

到达

Meaning

to reach a destination; to come to a place

Example

The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.

火车将在十分钟内到达车站。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

荣耀; 光辉; 荣誉

Meaning

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

Example

The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.

运动员沐浴在赢得奥林匹克金牌的光荣中。

A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

烦人的

Meaning

causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome

Example

The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.

街道传来的持续噪音非常烦人。

C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

幸福

Meaning

to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner

Example

The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

海啸

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

海啸摧毁了沿海城市，导致成千上万的人无家可归。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

腹侧的

Meaning

relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ

Example

The fish has a white ventral surface.

鱼的腹侧表面是白色的。

A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

傻瓜

Meaning

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

Example

He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

他在相信恶作剧之后觉得自己像个傻瓜。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨碍

Meaning

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

Example

The new regulations could stymie small businesses.

新规章可能会阻碍小型企业的发展。

A1 interjection /haɪ/

hi

嗨

Meaning

a friendly greeting used when meeting someone

Example

Hi, it's nice to meet you!

嗨，很高兴见到你！

A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

吸引人

Meaning

pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest

Example

The garden looks very attractive in spring.

春天的花园看起来非常吸引人。

C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善

Meaning

To make something better or improve a condition.

Example

The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.

新的政策旨在改善穷人的生活条件。

C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning

to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise

Example

The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.

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。

C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

冠军 / 胜利者

Meaning

an informal word for champion or winner.

Example

He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.

他是拳击比赛的新冠军。

B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

车辆; 汽车; 媒介

Meaning

a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something

Example

The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.

电动汽车在这些日子里越来越受欢迎。

A2 verb /ˈkʌv.ərd/

covered

覆盖的

Meaning

Protected by being placed over or wrapped; hidden from view.

Example

The forest is covered in greenery.

森林被绿色覆盖。

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

亵渎

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

从寺庙偷窃被视为亵渎行为。

B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

辩护

Meaning

To protect someone or something from harm or attack.

Example

The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.

律师努力工作为她的客户辩护。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支持的

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

在我困难的时刻，她非常支持我。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

圆滑的; 老练的;

Meaning

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations

Example

He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.

他给出了一个圆滑的回答，以避免伤害她的感情。

C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

有益健康的

Meaning

Promoting good health; beneficial to health.

Example

A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.

有益健康的饮食包括新鲜的水果和蔬菜。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告

Meaning

a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit

Example

The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.

原告对公司提起了诉讼。

B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感恩

Meaning

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

Example

Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.

对烈士的感恩是道德责任。

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。

C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

盈利能力

Meaning

The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.

Example

Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.

增加销售并减少成本提高了盈利能力。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example

He loves playing basketball with his friends.

C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

压迫; 虐待; 暴政;

Meaning

cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment

Example

The people fought against political oppression.

人民反对政治压迫而斗争。

C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

纪元

Meaning

an indefinitely long period of time; an age

Example

Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.

恐龙在几百万年前生活，在一个不同的纪元。

C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

她对提案做出了肯定的回答。

C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬

Meaning

Respect and admiration, typically for a person.

Example

She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.

她受到了同事们的高度尊敬。

C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

强迫症的

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.

Example

He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.

他对清洁有强迫症的兴趣。

B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

团结

Meaning

The state of being united or joined as a whole.

Example

Unity among people led to victory.

人们之间的团结带来了胜利。

C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

门框

Meaning

The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.

Example

The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.

木匠小心地测量了门框的宽度。

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

乐观

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

她的乐观帮助她克服了困难的时光。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。

C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

脂肪生成

Meaning

The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.

Example

Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.

过多的碳水化合物摄入促进了脂肪生成和脂肪储存。

B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙

Meaning

a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children

Example

The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.

小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。

C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

扭曲

Meaning

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

Example

The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.

树根开始绕着石头扭曲。

B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

鞭打

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

教练用鞭子抽打马匹，使其跑得更快。

B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员

Meaning

a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish

Example

The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.

潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。

B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

退休

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

我的退休祖父喜欢在空闲时间种花。

C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

华丽的、色彩斑斓的或自信的

Meaning

showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively

Example

His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.

他那华丽的风格吸引了派对上所有人的注意。

B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

倡导

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

她对儿童权利的倡导为她赢得了国际认可。

C1 noun /ˈʃæsi/

chassis

车辆底盘

Meaning

the base frame of a vehicle or other wheeled machine

Example

The mechanic examined the car's chassis for damage.

机械师检查了汽车的底盘以查找损坏。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

赔偿

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

公司将为加班支付赔偿。

C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Meaning

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

Example

She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.

C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲伤

Meaning

Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.

Example

The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.

那首悲伤的歌让他们眼中充满了泪水。

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

微妙的

Meaning

Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.

Example

His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.

他对这部小说的分析非常微妙。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

花哨

Meaning

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

Example

She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.

她戴着一条花哨的项链，与她优雅的裙子格格不入。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

恶作剧

Meaning

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

Example

The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.

万圣节那天，孩子们充满了恶作剧。

B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反转

Meaning

to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result

Example

She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.

她迅速把车从车道上倒了出来。

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称赞

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

观众因其出色的表演而为演员喝彩。

B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

举重

Meaning

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

Example

Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.

举重需要自律和正确的技术。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

洗涤剂

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

她为洗衣服买了一个新的洗涤剂品牌。

C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

书信

Meaning

A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.

Example

He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.

他写了一封长信给他的朋友，讲述了他的旅行。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

她非常认真地对待了这个问题。

C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

辩护者

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

他被认为是独裁政权的辩护者。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrəbl/

demonstrable

可证明的

Meaning

clearly able to be shown or proven

Example

There was demonstrable evidence that he was innocent.

有可证明的证据表明他是无辜的。

A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

也许

Meaning

used to express possibility or uncertainty

Example

Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.

也许我们明天会去公园。

A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

藏

Meaning

to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view

Example

Children like to hide during games.

孩子们喜欢在游戏中藏起来。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日记

Meaning

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Example

She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

她在睡觉前在日记中写下了她的一天。

C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

同血缘的

Meaning

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

Example

The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.

研究集中于同血缘家庭中的遗传疾病。

C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

狡猾

Meaning

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

Example

He used guile to win the negotiation.

他用狡猾的手段赢得了谈判。

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。

A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

印度的

Meaning

Relating to India, its people, or their culture.

Example

She loves Indian food, especially biryani.

她喜欢印度食物，特别是比尔亚尼。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

快速且灵活

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

初创团队在应对市场变化时非常灵活。

B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。

C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

好斗的

Meaning

Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.

Example

She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.

当她的想法被挑战时，她变得好斗。