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C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群岛
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
印度尼西亚是一个由成千上万个岛屿组成的群岛。
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

真心
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
她真心关心环境。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

极端偏袒的人
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
在工作场所对女性的评论之后，他被贴上了沙文主义者的标签。
C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

传播, 宣传
Meaning
The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.
Example
The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.
通过社交媒体传播思想的速度非常快。
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

指导方针
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
公司发布了新的员工安全指导方针。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
丑闻过后，他成了一个社会弃儿。
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

蚯蚓
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
园丁很高兴在土壤中发现了许多蚯蚓。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下方的
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
他们探险了洞穴的下方区域。
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

止痛药
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
她吃了止痛药来缓解头痛。
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿气
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
护肤霜有助于保持湿气。
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
他在离开前喝了咖啡的残渣。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

一个劣质或琐碎的诗人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
他被文学评论家当作诗人废物嘲笑。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物；华丽且精致的衣物或装饰
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
国王的马装饰着金色的马披。
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

商品
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
该公司为出口生产高质量的商品。
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

修订; 修订版
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
学生们花了几个小时做最后考试的复习。
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
在线匿名保护用户免受网络威胁。
B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

引人注目
Meaning
very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect
Example
Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.
她那引人注目的美丽吸引了所有人的注意。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退休后，他从公司领取每月养老金。
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
球的球形使它能够平稳地在地面上滚动。
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

配给
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
在战争期间，每个家庭每周获得固定的米饭配给。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

延迟 / 放慢
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
资金不足可能会延缓项目的发展。
C1 noun /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk ˈmaɪl.stəʊn/

diplomatic milestone

外交里程碑
Meaning
A significant achievement or important event in diplomatic relations.
Example
Hosting the summit was a diplomatic milestone.
举办峰会是一个外交里程碑。
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
内战通常由国家分裂引发。
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保护
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
我们必须保护我们的自然环境。
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷地
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
警卫残酷地对待这些囚犯。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

表达
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
她表达了对收到帮助的感激之情。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

中间
Meaning
the central point, position, or part of something
Example
The park is in the middle of the city.
公园位于城市的中心。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

看门人; 守护者; 管理员
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校管理员确保所有建筑物干净和安全。
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

弑母
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
弑母罪震惊了整个城市。
A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

现金
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
她用现金支付了账单。
C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

草率
Meaning
Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.
Example
She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.
她对他严肃的问题做出了一个草率的回答。
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

小贩
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
小贩从他的推车里卖出了新鲜的水果。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

不谨慎
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
他在公众场合提到计划是不谨慎的。
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

对抗
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
团队正在与他们最大的竞争对手对抗。
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

跳水
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
他决定在炎热的日子里跳进游泳池。
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

鸟
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
一只鸟在树枝上唱歌。
A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

一起
Meaning
with each other; in unity; at the same time
Example
We should work together to solve this problem.
我们应该一起工作来解决这个问题。
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

终止
Meaning
the act of ending something or the state of being ended
Example
The termination of the contract caused financial loss.
合同的终止导致了财务损失。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

安可
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
乐队返回舞台进行安可表演。
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

抓住 / 扣子
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
她在祈祷时将手紧紧地握在一起。
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技巧
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
艺术家的水彩画技法给评委留下了深刻印象。
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

快车
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
快车以半小时到达目的地。
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

材料; 织物; 物质
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
这座建筑是用最好的材料建造的。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

承诺
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
全球对可再生能源的承诺正在增加。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

调情
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
他以与城里许多女性交往而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

裙带关系
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
该公司在招聘过程中被指控存在内坡蒂主义。
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

猎人
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
猎人追踪鹿穿越森林。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

恶意的
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君的恶意行为摧毁了王国。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

胡说
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
宝宝整天嘟囔。
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

无能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
他管理团队的无能力导致了严重的问题。
C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

暮年
Meaning
The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.
Example
He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.
他度过了自己的暮年，回忆着自己的青春。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

无定形
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
该计划保持无定形，缺乏具体细节。
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

动摇
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
她开始在是否搬到国外的问题上动摇。
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

识字率
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
识字率影响着社会经济状况。
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。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主治理确保平等的权利。
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

恩赐
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
互联网是现代教育的恩赐。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
老师赞扬了学生的奉献和辛勤工作。
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

思维
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
她突然有了关于未来的想法。
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

选择
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
请选择您喜欢的颜色。
C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

抚摸
Meaning
a gentle or loving touch
Example
The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.
母亲温柔的抚摸使哭泣的婴儿平静下来。
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

痛苦
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
当他听到坏消息时，他感到深深的痛苦。
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

特使
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
国王派遣了一名特使去谈判和平。
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

暂停
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
请暂停视频，我要做笔记。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

仁慈的, 善良的
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
老师的仁慈态度让学生感到舒适。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

无礼的, 傲慢的
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
那个无礼的学生拒绝听从老师的指示。
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

双手灵活
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
做双手都能使用的人在运动中有优势。
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

垃圾
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
节日过后，公园里满是垃圾。
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

叉子的尖端
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
叉子有四个尖端。
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

特质
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
耐心是与儿童一起工作的重要特质。
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

停留比需要的时间更长
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
咖啡的味道在厨房里停留了更长时间。
B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

展示
Meaning
to show or exhibit; to present for others to see
Example
The museum displays ancient artifacts.
博物馆展示古代文物。
C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

延长的, 持久的, 拉长的
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.
Example
The negotiations were protracted over months.
谈判持续了几个月。
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

捕获
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
士兵们成功地占领了敌人的基地。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

讨好
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
她的讨好让她在同事中变得很受欢迎。
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
经济收缩导致失业率上升。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

偏远的或不寻常的
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
他们住在一个偏远的村庄里。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

有罪的
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
人类是有罪的，但他们努力向善。
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

驻军
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
驻军抵御了入侵者的攻击。
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

居民
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
森林是许多夜行性居民的家。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

取之不尽
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
他那取之不尽的精力使他能够在项目上不知疲倦地工作。
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。
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

那些
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
那些是我想要的鞋子。
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

热情
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
老师的热情激励了她的学生。
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

城堡; 宫殿;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
中世纪的城堡庄严地矗立在山顶。
A2 noun dɪˈskrɪpʃən

description

描述
Meaning
A spoken or written account of a person, object, or event.
Example
His description was vivid.
他的描述非常生动。
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

胁迫
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
网络犯罪分子使用胁迫手段提取信息。
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱的
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
公告后股市经历了狂乱的交易。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。
C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

钠
Meaning
a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.
Example
Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.
钠是维持体内液体平衡的必需元素。
A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

原谅
Meaning
to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon
Example
She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.
她决定原谅他因为他的错误。
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

盐水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
橄榄被保存在盐水中以保持新鲜。
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
这个城市欢迎每一位外国人。
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

撕裂
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
地震在几个地方撕裂了地面。
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

增强
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新政策旨在促进经济增长。
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

愉快的，令人愉悦的
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
我们在公园度过了一个愉快的晚上。
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

对称的
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
艺术家在地板上设计了一个对称的图案。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

迟到的
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
她寄给我一张迟到的生日卡。
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

扩展
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
公司决定延长项目的截止日期。
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

流动性
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
工人的流动性对项目的成功至关重要。
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

腋下
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
他在腋下涂了除臭剂。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning
the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle
Example
The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

幸福
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

猫头鹰
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
猫头鹰在森林的黑暗中轻轻地叫了。
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

重新夺回
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
军队成功地重新夺回了失去的领土。
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

酗酒症
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
他的酗酒症影响了他的健康和家庭生活。
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

伏击
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
士兵们计划在黎明时伏击敌人。
B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

选举
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
公民选举了新总统。
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

宽容
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
政府促进了宗教宽容。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

雪貂, 坚持不懈地寻找或发现某物
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
他发现了隐藏的文件。
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姐姐 / 妹妹
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
我姐姐下周要来看我们。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。