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A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

争论
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
他们经常争论政治。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

轻浮
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
老师在考试期间阻止了轻浮行为。
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔软; 温柔; 安静
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
枕头很柔软,且很舒服。
C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降职
Meaning
to reduce to a lower rank or position
Example
The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.
经理决定因表现不佳而降职。
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
观察者在会议期间做了笔记。
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

与亚瑟王相关的
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
这部小说设定在一个亚瑟王的世界里,充满了骑士和城堡。
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

整齐地; 干净地
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
她把书整齐地放在书架上。
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒险
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
他们的夏季冒险包括露营和登山。
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

结束 / 苏格兰威士忌
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
报告停止了关于合并的谣言。
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

草率的, 马虎的
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
由于草率的规划,项目失败了。
A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

亲戚
Meaning
A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Example
Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.
亲戚们可以帮助你建立完整的家族树。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

电路 / 电气通路
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
跑步者完成了环绕公园的电路。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海盗
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
海盗船在海岸附近被发现。
C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

错误的, 不正确的
Meaning
Wrong; incorrect.
Example
His assumptions were completely erroneous.
他的假设完全是错误的。
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

慷慨
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
他对慈善事业的慷慨得到了高度赞赏。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

药典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医生查阅了药典,以核对药物的正确剂量。
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

还有别的吗
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
你还需要其他的吗?
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

审美家
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
艾斯泰特欣赏了画作的细节。
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

玷污
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
丑闻玷污了政治家的声誉。
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

渡船运输
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
船把乘客运过了河。
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

嗅觉
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
狗的嗅觉非常发达。
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

骚动
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
政治家的言论在媒体上引发了一场轰动。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

可行的
Meaning
possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable
Example
It is feasible to complete the project within two months.
在两个月内完成这个项目是可行的。
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

过时的 / 旧式的
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
她穿了一件过时的裙子参加聚会。
B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

隐私
Meaning
the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret
Example
Everyone has the right to privacy.
每个人都有隐私权。
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界环境日
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
世界环境日每年6月5日庆祝。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

容易上当的
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
她如此容易上当,以至于相信了每个谣言。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

鼻窦
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
他因鼻窦感染而痛苦,导致头痛。
A1 noun /ˈtʃɪk.ən/

Chicken

Meaning
a domestic fowl kept for its eggs or meat; the meat of this bird used as food
Example
The chicken laid fresh eggs every morning.
这只鸡每天早上都会下新鲜的蛋。
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

扭曲,错误呈现
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
广播信号中存在扭曲。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模仿者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
他因模仿流行歌手而出名。
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

补充
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
围巾完美地补充了她的装束。
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

选择
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
我总是选择健康的食物选择。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

低估
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
永远不要低估团队合作的力量。
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。
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影响
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
这个决定产生了巨大影响。
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
不同文化的和平共存使这座城市独一无二。
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

剑兰
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
剑兰在花坛里高大而优雅地矗立着。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

前帆
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
船员调整了前帆来迎接风。
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

领主
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
农民被迫向他们的领主交税。
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

传染性的; 有感染力的
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
她富有感染力的笑声让大家都笑了。
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

最高指挥官
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
总统担任军队的最高指挥官。
B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

参加
Meaning
Taking part in an activity or event.
Example
He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.
他正在参加南极探险。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小说 / 新的
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
她在周末阅读了一本历史小说。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

虚弱的
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
该疾病对他的健康产生了衰弱的影响。
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

请愿书
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
他们签署了一份请愿书,要求改善该地区的道路安全。
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

啮齿动物
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
农民设置了陷阱,以捕捉谷仓中的啮齿动物。
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

以不同方式
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
她以不同的方式解决了这个问题,比她的同事们更有创意。
C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警觉性
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
司机在长途驾驶中保持了高度的警觉性。
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

争吵
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
夜晚在酒吧外发生了争吵。
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

特别
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
这份礼物对我来说非常特别。
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内的
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
国内投资稳定经济。
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏,吸引了听众。
B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

姓氏
Meaning
a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name
Example
Please write your first name and surname on the form.
请在表格上写下您的名字和姓氏。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不得体
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
他的不得体行为让观众震惊。
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

三倍,尖高音
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
公司的利润在两年内翻了三倍。
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 /læmp/

Lamp

灯; 台灯
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
她打开了阅读灯,以照亮她的书。
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

不败的; 未被击败的
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
这个团队本赛季保持不败。
B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

卫星
Meaning
An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.
Example
Satellites provide critical data for research.
卫星为研究提供了重要的数据。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
办公室生活的平凡可能是令人疲惫的。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

富豪; 商业界或工业界的富有且有权势的人
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
石油富豪拥有全国各地的数十座炼油厂。
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

迅速的; 精力充沛的; 活力四射的
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
她早晨快步走,感到精力充沛。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

依赖的
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
这个国家过于依赖进口商品。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

愉快
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
庆祝后,他们在愉快的心情下一起走着。
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸福
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

生物燃料
Meaning
A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.
Example
Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
生物燃料减少了对传统能源来源的依赖。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

谦虚的
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
她住在一个谦虚的家里,但非常快乐。
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

浮现
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
一个重大的健康危机从污染中浮现。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

和平的; 倾向于避免冲突
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
和平抗议没有暴力结束。
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

树枝
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
家族树的枝条展示了家人之间的关系。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。
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。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐力
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
跑马拉松需要非凡的耐力。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

对手; 竞争者
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
象棋选手击败了他最强的对手。
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

旧的
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
他仍然开着他的旧车。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

肮脏和阴沉的; 色彩暗淡
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
这座老建筑有肮脏的墙壁,需要粉刷。
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

轨道
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
卫星保持它绕地球的轨道。
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士气; 精神
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
团队的士气在胜利后得到了提高。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

灵活和敏捷
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
舞者需要保持灵活才能表现好。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

小鹰
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
小鹰在巢中等待母亲回来。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

圆形建筑
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
游客们聚集在国会大厦的宏伟圆顶大厅内。
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

宝石
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
这条古董项链上镶嵌着一颗稀有的蓝宝石宝石,四周环绕着钻石。
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning
to grow, develop, or be successful
Example
Small businesses can thrive with proper support.
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便的; 难堪的; 麻烦的
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
坏掉的电梯使得到达顶楼变得不方便。
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

联盟
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
全球联盟促进环境可持续性。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人猿类
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
大猩猩被认为是人猿类的猩猩。
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

眉毛
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
她惊讶地抬起了眉毛。
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

自我中心
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
他的自我中心行为让会议上的每个人都很不舒服。
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

挑拨
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
他被指控挑起暴乱。
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
“玫瑰”这个词的指示是一个花的种类。
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

纯净的; 清澈的; 无污点的; 无歧视的;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
来自山泉的水是纯净的。
B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

缺席
Meaning
not present at a place or event
Example
She was absent from the meeting yesterday.
她昨天没有参加会议。
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

感到压力或忙碌
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
感到压力的老师努力让嘈杂的教室安静下来。
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
小心玫瑰丛中的刺。
C1 verb /ˈiːkwəlaɪz/

equalize

平衡
Meaning
To make equal or level in status, value, or amount.
Example
The team equalized the score in the last minute.
团队在最后一分钟将比分扳平。
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

大帆船
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
西班牙的大帆船将财宝运过大西洋。
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

房船
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
他们在湖上的美丽房船上度过了假期。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

微不足道
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.
费用微不足道,以至于没有人注意到。
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

然而
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
她喜欢喝茶,而他喜欢喝咖啡。
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

双拼房
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
他们住在市中心附近的一座双拼房里。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小;不足;勉强足够
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
难民营的食物供应非常少。
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

有义务的
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
所有公民都有义务遵守法律。
C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

卡龙达果
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
卡龙达常用于制作腌菜和果酱。
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

迷住
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
魔术师的技巧让孩子们着迷。
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

正确地
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
她正确地回答了所有问题。
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

附近; 邻近
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
学校附近有很多商店。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同胞
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
他在国际会议上遇到一个同胞时感到自豪。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

吞没
Meaning
to completely surround or cover something or someone
Example
The village was engulfed by floodwaters.
村庄被洪水吞没了。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

超越
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
年轻的骑手在比赛中成功超越了他的竞争对手。
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特别地
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
她特别喜欢意大利菜。
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

卧铺; 船、火车或其他交通工具上的睡觉地方
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
我在夜间列车上预订了一个上铺。