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C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干旱
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
由于气候变化，土地的干旱正在加剧。
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿角
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
鹿角每年都会变得更大。
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
他抱怨腹部疼痛。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

一臂之力
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
她带着一臂之力的书走进了图书馆。
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.
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
她默默地点了点头。
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
有效的知识同化促进了有效的学习。
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

增加
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
公司计划增加其劳动力。
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 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

圆形剧场
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
音乐会在一个古老的圆形剧场举行。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。
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。
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

先锋
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
先锋设计重新定义了餐饮体验。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
听到悲惨的消息后，她陷入了深深的痛苦。
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

引人注目的
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
这位女演员给出了引人注目的表演。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
每日的自我肯定提升了自信。
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上升的，主导的
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
她是政治党派中的一位上升的领袖。
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
她在一个充满爱的收养家庭中长大。
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

干旱的
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名。
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

两栖动物
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
两栖车能够在陆地和水中行驶。
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

阿凡达
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
她将自己的社交媒体头像更换为新的卡通形象。
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸福
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

聚合, 总体
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
数据已被聚合，以提供市场的更清晰图像。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自主
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自主系统确保更高的精确度。
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
爱是仇恨的对立面。
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 /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛门
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医生在体检期间检查了病人的肛门。
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 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

放弃
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人们常常放弃使用数字设备以提高集中力。
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

机智
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒药
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
医生迅速给蛇毒注射了解毒药。
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

刺杀
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
总统的刺杀震惊了整个国家。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

引发过敏反应的物质
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
花粉是常见的过敏原，影响许多人。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
他们达成了友好的协议。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

安培
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
流经电线的电流以安培为单位进行测量。
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 /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

不对称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
她穿了一件不对称的裙子，吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

缓解或减轻
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
冥想可以缓解压力并改善集中力。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
他因不小心的工作收到了警告。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
他的反应与震惊相似。
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
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。
C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

异步的
Meaning
Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.
Example
Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.
异步课程允许学生以自己的节奏学习。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

热衷的
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
她是一个狂热的神秘小说读者。
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

战舰舰队
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
西班牙的阿尔马达在1588年向英国进发。
C1 adverb /ˈæmpli/

amply

丰盛地
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
她因努力工作而得到了丰厚的奖励。
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

可听见的
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
演讲者的声音从大礼堂的后面几乎听不见。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

苍白的
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
当他听到可怕的消息时，他的脸变得苍白。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

进入
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
没有有效票据不能进入。
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

认证
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
银行使用先进的技术来认证在线交易。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

英亩
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
农民拥有一大片肥沃的英亩土地。
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

警觉地
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
她在黑暗的森林里警觉地听着每一个声音。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

脓肿
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
牙医治疗了他牙齿上的脓肿。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全理解并吸收；融入自己的知识或文化
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民们常常在适应新文化时遇到困难。
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

基于个人叙述而非事实或研究，特点是轶事
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
这本书充满了轶事性证据，而不是数据。
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

暴行
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
这些暴行震惊了国际社会。
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸收性的
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
这条毛巾非常吸收性，而且干得很快。
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。
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

孔洞 / 缝隙
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
光线通过墙上的小孔径进入。
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。
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。
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎缩
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
没有规律的锻炼，肌肉随着时间的推移可能会萎缩。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

同谋
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
小偷与他的同谋一起被捕。
C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

附着
Meaning
the process or state of sticking to something
Example
Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.
瓷砖保持在原位需要强附着力。
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 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

重新
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
在失败后，他们重新开始了这个项目。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

动画
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
艺术家将为电影动画化角色。
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
这部电影基于历史现实。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

吉祥
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
婚礼在一个吉祥的日子举行。
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 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

不道德的
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
小说中的人物被描绘成完全不道德。
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

专制
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
专制的育儿方式常常限制孩子的独立性。
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

证实
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
证人证明报告的准确性。
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

贵族的; 上层社会的
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
她有着贵族的风度，赢得了尊重。
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

尸检
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
尸检显示受害者死于中毒。
C1 noun /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒəniːz/

aborigines

土著
Meaning
The original inhabitants of a land, especially in Australia.
Example
The aborigines have preserved their traditions for thousands of years.
土著人已经保护了他们的传统数千年。
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

固执的; 坚定的; 不屈不挠的
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
她在决定离开公司时非常坚持。
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

核实
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
警方试图核实事故的原因。
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

安抚 / 满足
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
经理试图安抚愤怒的顾客。
C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

使徒, 擁護者
Meaning
A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.
Example
He became an apostle of environmental protection.
他成為了環保的使徒。
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

与农业相关的重要
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
冬季对于作物生产至关重要。
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

邻近性
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
这两座建筑物的邻近性使得它们的连接变得容易。
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊处
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
船只为了安全停靠在岸边。
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

淹没
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
市场被廉价的进口商品淹没。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

无性
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
许多植物通过无性繁殖方式，如发芽或分裂，进行繁殖。
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

增强的, 改进的, 扩展的
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
新软件提供了增强现实功能。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
科学家在实验中观察到了一个异常的结果。
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。
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

头韵
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
她在诗中使用了头韵来增加音乐性。
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

对立
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
两党之间有明显的对立。
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

截肢
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故后，医生不得不截肢他的腿。
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

使痛苦
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
许多人受到季节性过敏的困扰。
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

摧毁
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表达
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
他在辩论中的发音给大家留下了深刻印象。
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。
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

攻击
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
政治家遭遇了困难的问题。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

深奥的
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
教授的讲座充满了只有专家才能理解的深奥细节。
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
委员会将在所有部门管理这项新政策。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

无神论的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
她在一个无神论家庭长大，那里没有宗教仪式。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医生说这是一个非典型的病例。
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

强调
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
灯光突出了画作的美感。
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

院长
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
院长欢迎游客来到修道院。
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

痛苦
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
贫困是世界许多地方的常见痛苦。
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

宣告无罪
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪审团决定将被告从所有指控中无罪释放。
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

无神论
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
他在社会压力下公开宣称自己的无神论。
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

震惊
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
观众对悲惨的场面感到震惊。
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
这些遗址是这座城市古代的象征。
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高空
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
风筝在晴空中高飞。