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C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

艰苦的
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
穿越群山的徒步旅行是一段艰苦的旅程。
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

掉落
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
秋天，树叶从树上掉下来。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

考官
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
考官仔细检查了每个学生的答题纸。
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

打动
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
她的演讲成功地打动了观众。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

重要的
Meaning
Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.
Example
The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.
这次会议对项目的未来至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

用加尔文主义的原则使人信服
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
传教士试图通过严格的教义来将社区加尔文化。
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剂对健康有害。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危机
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危机影响了全球市场。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

贪吃者
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
他被认为是一个贪吃者，可以在一次坐下时吃完三大披萨。
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

满意
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
完成项目后，他感到满意。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。
C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

刺耳的噪音
Meaning
A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.
喇叭的刺耳声音使人无法集中注意力。
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感的 / 调整好的
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
她对学生的需求很敏感。
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

构思; 想法; 受精
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
这个创新项目的构思花费了几个月的头脑风暴。
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

丰饶，繁殖力
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
河流三角洲的丰饶支持着多样化的野生动物。
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

无形的
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
雾气在远处形成了无形的团块。
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

坎纳
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves
Example
The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.
明亮的橙色坎纳百合在池塘旁长高。
C1 adverb /ˈmɪdweɪ/

Midway

中途; 在中间
Meaning
halfway; at or to the middle point
Example
The project is midway through completion.
项目正在完成的过程中。
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
授权儿童可以促进社会进步。
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

垃圾; 废品
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
他清理了车库，扔掉了所有旧的垃圾。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

节制
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
节制对保持平衡的生活至关重要。
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

借代
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
在短语 '王冠将决定' 中，'王冠' 是君主制的借代。
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

精疲力尽
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
在长时间的会议后，她感到完全精疲力尽。
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
她害怕夜晚独自走路。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

全球化
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
由于他的广泛旅行，他拥有全球化的视野。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小争执
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
他们因座位安排发生了小小的争执。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
发明将他弹射到国际声誉。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸福
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 noun /bɪtʃ/

Bitch

母狗;
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
那只母狗生下了五只小狗。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探测器
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
探测器从行星表面收集数据。
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

绞刑架
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
罪犯在黎明时分被带到绞刑架。
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

阿萨福提达
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
一撮阿萨福提达为扁豆咖喱增添了独特的风味。
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志向
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
他的志向是成为一名成功的企业家。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

内部
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
酒店的内部装饰非常美丽。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

关键时刻
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
在这个关键时刻，我们需要做出关于未来的重要决策。
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

解决
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
解决关键问题对于长期变化至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

希比林
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
那位老妇人对未来做出了一个希比林的警告。
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形物体；地球；地球的球形模型
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
老师使用地球仪向学生展示不同国家的位置。
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

长笛
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
他在他的长笛上演奏了一首甜美的旋律。
A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

到达; 到达的行动
Meaning
the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination
Example
The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.
火车的到达被延迟了两个小时。
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

退潮; 海水下降
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
渔民们在回到岸边之前等待着退潮。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

壁画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教堂的墙壁装饰着美丽的壁画。
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

装饰帷幔
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
她选择了一款花卉装饰帷幔来搭配她卧室里的窗帘。
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

顶点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国在18世纪达到了它的顶点。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
狗已接种狂犬病疫苗。
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

青木瓜
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
青木瓜常常用在咖喱和炖菜中。
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

嗡嗡声
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
空调的持续嗡嗡声帮助她安然入睡。
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

哀歌，悼歌
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
诗人为阵亡的士兵创作了一首感人的悼歌。
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

船体 / 种子外壳
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
水手们检查了船体是否有损坏。
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

拉链
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
拉链用于关闭夹克的开口。
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

蓬勃发展
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
这个蓬勃发展的技术行业吸引了许多投资者。
C2 verb /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/

abnegate

放弃
Meaning
to deny or renounce something, especially a right or desire
Example
She chose to abnegate her personal interests for the sake of the team.
她选择为团队的利益放弃个人利益。
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

增强的
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
增强的策略改善了结果。
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
公司的收入今年增长了10%。
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

通过把东西拖过泥水或水使其湿，脏和乱
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
孩子们在雨中玩耍后，湿漉漉脏兮兮地回家了。
B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

过度
Meaning
to an excessive degree or extent
Example
She was overly concerned about the results.
她对结果过于担忧。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

恶魔般的
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
士兵们以恶魔般的愤怒作战。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

赔偿
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
保险公司为洪水造成的损失提供了完全的赔偿。
A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

过程
Meaning
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
Recruitment involves a three-stage process.
招聘过程包括三个阶段。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

区别
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
理论和实践之间有很大的区别。
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

悲惨; 不幸; 引起痛苦
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
他失去工作后感到非常痛苦。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

羊毛裙子
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
她在冬季穿了一件温暖的羊毛裙子。
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本质的, 自然的
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
创造力是伟大艺术家的内在品质。
A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃烧
Meaning
to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat
Example
The candle will burn for several hours.
蜡烛将燃烧几个小时。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

无法形容
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕阳的美丽是无法形容的。
B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

绊倒
Meaning
to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter
Example
He stumbled on the uneven pavement.
他在人行道上绊倒了。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

数据库
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
公司的客户信息存储在一个安全的数据库中。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

单一种植
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
单一种植可能导致土壤退化并增加对害虫的脆弱性。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

优点; 美德; 值得表扬的品质
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
她是基于自己的优点和努力工作获得晋升的。
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

交通
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
今天早上高速公路上交通繁忙。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

暂时的
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
名声的暂时性使得保持它变得困难。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

警句
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
奥斯卡·王尔德因其犀利的警句而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
餐厅提供城里最好的牛排。
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 不寻常或有趣的物品或事实
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
她对不同文化的好奇心促使她环游世界。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

推翻 / 取消裁决
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
法院决定推翻先前的裁决。
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

快速阅读
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
她在会议前快速浏览了报告。
A1 noun /end/

End

结束; 终结; 结尾;
Meaning
the final part of something; termination or conclusion
Example
The end of the movie was unexpected and left everyone surprised.
电影的结局是意外的，所有人都感到惊讶。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

崎岖不平的；颠簸的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
颠簸的路让汽车的行驶变得非常不舒服。
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

诗人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
莎士比亚常被称为艾文的诗人。
C1 adjective /kənˈvɜːrdʒənt/

convergent

汇聚的
Meaning
tending to move toward a common point or result
Example
The two rivers have a convergent path before entering the lake.
这两条河流在进入湖泊之前有一条汇聚路径。
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲，节制
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
他的医生建议他戒酒以改善健康。
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。
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。
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

看
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
看看天上的美丽日落。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

颈静脉
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
医生检查了病人的颈静脉，看是否有压力迹象。
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

寻找地
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
她带着寻求的目光看着他，希望得到诚实的回答。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

原生质
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察了原生质的运动。
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。
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

盒子
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
她把玩具放进木盒里。
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
在停电时她点燃了一根蜡烛。
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

人类的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
人类的价值观塑造了社会体系。
C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

鹰巢
Meaning
A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.
Example
The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.
鹰在高悬崖上筑巢
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

兴趣 / 利息
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
他对学习新语言表现出极大的兴趣。
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
小说中有一位心地善良的未婚女性，她照顾着村里的孩子们。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

对口人
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
首席执行官与合作公司中的对口人会面。
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

更近，结束者
Meaning
more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity
Example
She moved closer to the window.
她走得更靠近窗户。
C2 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

诡辩术
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
律师的辩论被作为单纯的诡辩术驳回了。
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

偷窃
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
他试图从图书馆偷一本书，而没有被注意到。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

骗局, 胡说
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
他将这个想法视为胡说八道。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。
A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

词汇
Meaning
the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject
Example
Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.
每天阅读有助于提高你的词汇量。
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

演员
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
那位著名的演员凭借在新电影中的表现赢得了奖项。
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。