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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。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
他收到了他申请的承认。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

拟人化的
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
动画片展示了一只拟人化的猫,走在两条腿上。
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
学校举行了一个集会来讨论新的规则。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
他毫不犹豫地提出了一个大胆的计划,要在没有适当设备的情况下攀登这座山,令所有人震惊。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

庄严
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
国王以庄严的姿态走进了大厅。
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

冲积土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
河岸上的冲积土对农业非常肥沃。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他主义
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
她的利他主义本性促使她为慈善事业做志愿者工作。
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自我否定
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
僧侣的生活是对世俗快乐的完全自我否定。
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

空军
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
空军在山脉上空进行了一次训练演习。
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。
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。
A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

申请 / 应用
Meaning
to make a formal request for something; to put into practice
Example
He decided to apply for the scholarship.
他决定申请奖学金。
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

选集
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
她为新的诗歌选集贡献了一首诗。
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

喜爱; 爱情
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
她对她的祖母有着深深的喜爱。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

宣布,好消息
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教堂通过特别的服务庆祝了报喜节。
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

友好地,以友善的方式
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
他们友善地讨论了这个问题,没有争论。
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

后果
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
地震的后果是毁灭性的。
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

逃跑
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
小偷试图带着被盗的珠宝逃跑。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙的; 机智的; 狡猾的
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
她给出了一个巧妙的回答,避开了真正的问题。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
学校与当地大学有合作关系。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

芳香的
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
厨师使用芳香的草药来调味这道菜。
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。
B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

奖项
Meaning
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了奖项。
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

震惊的
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
她被魔术师不可思议的把戏震惊了。
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

异常
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
温度的突然下降被认为是一种异常。
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府决定废除旧的税收制度。
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南极的
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
南极地区因其极端的寒冷和冰雪覆盖的景观而闻名。
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。
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

绑架
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
警方正在调查这起儿童绑架案。
A1 noun /eər/

Air

空气
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
新鲜空气对健康至关重要。
C1 preposition /əˈtɒp/

atop

顶部
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
一面旗帜被放置在塔顶。
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。
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

评估
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
评估过程确保公平。
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。
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。
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修改
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
他们修改了合同以包括新的条款。
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拜 / 深厚的爱
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
粉丝们展示了他们对歌手的崇拜。
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

愤怒地
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
她听到这个消息后愤怒地说话。
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.
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

确信的;有把握的
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
她确信一切都会顺利。
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

年金
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
她从她已故丈夫的保险政策中获得年金。
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

攻击
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
敌军在黎明时攻击。
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

呼吁; 申请; 吸引力
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
慈善机构发起了一个捐赠的呼吁。
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。
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

拱门
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
古老的拱门仍然屹立在城市中心。
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

上升
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
他在公司的迅速上升让每个人都感到惊讶。
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

钦佩
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
她对老师的奉献充满了钦佩。
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
他在逆境中保持坚强。
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

分析师
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
金融分析师预测股票市场上涨。
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸雨
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
酸雨损害农作物和建筑物。
B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

角度
Meaning
The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.
Example
The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.
老师解释了如何在几何学中测量角度。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

产前
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
她在怀孕期间定期参加产前检查。
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

附着
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
中子附着在质子上。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

冷漠
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
他在整个讨论过程中都显得冷漠。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
木材的一个重要属性是它的灵活性。
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使与政府官员会面,讨论贸易协议。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

添加注释或评论
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Lǎoshī yāoqiú xuéshēng zài shī cí zhōng tiānjiā tāmen de jiěshì.
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

高音 (成人歌唱声部)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
她在合唱团中美妙地唱着高音部分。
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

使震惊
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
魔术师的最后一个把戏使观众震惊。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

认证
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
认证确保了机构的可信度。
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

喧闹 / 不必要的活动
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
不再多言,我们开始仪式。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

精算师
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
精算师在确定保险政策之前计算了风险。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言风格
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
她的写作风格简洁而格言式。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

可耕种的
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
农民购买了可耕种的土地,以扩大他的作物。
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。
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自治是一个主要的要求。
A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

非洲的
Meaning
relating to Africa or its people
Example
She studied African culture in university.
她在大学学习了非洲文化。
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
董事会将任命一位新董事。
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

避免
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
他尽量避免吃垃圾食品。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

分配
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
教育预算的分配必须增加。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

空气动力学
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
一架飞机的空气动力学决定了它的速度和效率。
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
室内设计专注于美学和功能性。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

可避免的
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
如果有适当的计划,大部分损失是可以避免的。
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

救护车
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
救护车在几分钟内赶到事故现场。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

冷漠
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生们对新规则表现出冷漠。
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

尖刻的
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
他的尖刻评论冒犯了会议中的许多人。
B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理
Meaning
to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment
Example
The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.
护士将为所有病人接种疫苗。
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

服装
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
她在婚礼仪式上穿着传统服装。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

贫血
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
医生为她的贫血状态开了铁补充剂。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

工匠
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.
工匠创造了一件美丽的木雕。
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。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

确认
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
她因对该项目的贡献而获得确认。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

激动的; 焦虑的; 不安的; 以负面方式兴奋
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
当他听到坏消息时,他变得激动。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幽灵现身
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
孩子们被老房子里突然出现的幽灵吓坏了。
A2 adverb /əˈbrɔːd/

Abroad

在国外
Meaning
in or to a foreign country
Example
She decided to study abroad for a year.
她决定去国外学习一年。
B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

援助; 支持
Meaning
the action of helping someone with a job or task; support
Example
She offered her assistance with the project.
她在项目中提供了帮助。
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

一致
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
该政策是按照国际法实施的。
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

设备
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
该设备设计为环保型。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

假设
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
他对项目的假设完全错误。
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

适应性
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
适应不断变化的环境在商业中至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度,专注于自己的工作。
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

假设
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
我假设他会迟到会议。
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

掺假
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
该公司因将其产品篡改成便宜的化学品而被罚款。
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。
A2 adjective /əˈveɪləbl/

available

可用的
Meaning
Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.
Example
The product is now available in all stores.
该产品现在在所有商店均可用。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

反奴隶制
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
反奴隶制运动在19世纪获得了动力。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大主教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
大主教对成千上万的人发表了布道。
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

矛盾的
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
她对接受新工作的提议感到矛盾。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

archives

档案
Meaning
A place or collection where historical records and documents are stored.
Example
She visited the national archives to research her family history.
她参观了国家档案馆,研究家族历史。
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

贵族
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
贵族往往对政治决策有影响。
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
牧师赦免了他所有的罪。
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

快速和愉快的准备
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
他以 alacrity 接受了挑战。
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
测量的准确性非常重要。
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

放大
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
麦克风增强了她的声音。
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
这个成本是大约的,之后可能会改变。