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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。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

负责的; 有义务的;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
公司对因其有缺陷的产品造成的任何损害负责。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

与限制个人奢侈品支出的法律或规定相关
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
在中世纪欧洲，奢侈品法限制了只有贵族才能穿戴昂贵的面料。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

动荡
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
这个国家经历了一个动荡的政治变革时期。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

火化
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
按照他的意愿，他们在葬礼后火化了他的遗体。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿着
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
我们沿着河走。
B1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.faɪd/

Qualified

合格的; 认证的
Meaning
having the necessary skills, knowledge, or experience for a particular job or activity; certified
Example
She is a qualified doctor with years of experience.
她是一位具有多年经验的合格医生。
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

希望
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
我希望明天不会下雨。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

非居民
Meaning
a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently
Example
Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.
非居民学生通常支付更高的学费。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

步骤
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
采取小步骤减少了过度压力。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

沉溺于奢华
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
她在一个漫长的日子后沉浸在温暖的气泡浴中。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
那台旧电脑完全过时了。
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

强迫的
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
销售员太强迫了，导致顾客远离。
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

干扰的
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
广告如此显眼，以至于破坏了用户体验。
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

陶醉
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
他们沉浸在成功中。
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

小狗
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
小狗摇着尾巴，当它看到主人时。
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

谬误, 错误的信念, 错误推理
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
成功容易到来的这个想法是一个谬误。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
她决定丢弃旧衣服。
B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Meaning
A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.
Example
Too much alcohol can damage your liver.
A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

个体
Meaning
A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.
Example
Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.
每个个体都有言论自由的权利。
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

打碎
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
玻璃会碎掉，如果你把它摔下去。
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

保护
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
保护自己免受社交媒体的负面影响。
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

系统
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
教育系统需要重大改革。
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

维护
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
老房子的维护非常昂贵。
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

含糊其辞
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
那位政治家在被问及丑闻时含糊其辞。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
经过多年的冲突，他们决定离婚。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月亮相位的周期性几个世纪以来一直吸引着人类。
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

嘶鸣
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
马看到骑手时，嘶鸣了一声。
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

乌合之众
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
政治家将抗议者视为仅仅是乌合之众。
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

勉强; 刚好; 几乎没有
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
我勉强通过了考试。
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

荣誉
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了荣誉。
B2 noun

Longing

渴望; 忧郁
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。
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

幸福
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

推搡; 混乱的人群
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
足球比赛中发生了推搡。
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

花费的, 精疲力竭的
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
她为考试花费了所有的精力。
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

疏远
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
她在长时间的争执后感到与家人疏远。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

从船上丢弃的无用物品，被冲到岸上的物品
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
风暴过后，海滩上充满了杰特萨姆。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

祖先
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
我们的祖先为独立而战斗。
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

大规模撤离
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
罢工开始后，工人们突然发生了大规模撤离。
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

生态学
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
生态学帮助我们理解污染如何影响动物和植物。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
新法律将禁止在农业中使用有害化学品。
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

极度口渴
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
在沙漠中走路后，他极度口渴。
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

挥霍无度
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
国王以奢侈的生活方式而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

富有的; 富裕的; 有钱的
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
她来自一个富有的家庭，拥有大量的房地产。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

合作伙伴关系
Meaning
the state of being a partner or a group of partners
Example
Our partnership has helped both companies grow.
我们的伙伴关系帮助了两家公司增长。
B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

重新创建
Meaning
to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed
Example
The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.
团队从备份中重新创建了丢失的数据集。
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

违背
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
他违反了安全规定并被罚款。
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

建议
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
他建议去新餐馆吃晚餐。
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排斥
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
该政策导致某些群体被排斥。
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

强烈地
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
她坚信积极思考的力量。
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

泰姬陵
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
泰姬陵被认为是有史以来最美丽的建筑之一。
C2 verb /bɪˈwɪtʃ/

bewitch

迷住
Meaning
to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic
Example
The dancer's performance bewitched the audience.
舞蹈家的表演迷住了观众。
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

位置
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
这个咖啡馆位于湖边的一个美丽的位置。
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自满
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
他的自满导致了他的表现下降。
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

严厉的斥责
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
他的不当行为让他受到了经理的严厉斥责。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

过度自负
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
他过度的自豪让他失去了许多朋友。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

汇流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
来自不同文化的思想汇流，创造了一场丰富的讨论。
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

真实的; 真实; 不虚假
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
博物馆只展示来自古代文明的真实文物。
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

复杂
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
他面临一个复杂的法律问题。
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
该项目现在处于最后阶段。
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
项目的完成将再需要几周时间。
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

勾选框
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
我在所有已完成的任务上打上了勾选框。
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

机器人辅助程序
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
机器人辅助程序减少了人为错误。
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

违反, 罪行
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
法院原谅了他的第一次违反行为，但警告他不要重复。
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
孩子们在音乐课上很喜欢玩颜色鲜艳的木琴。
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

号码
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
她给了我她的电话号码。
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

终于
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
经过多年的努力工作，她终于达成了自己的目标。
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

风速计
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
科学家使用风速计记录风速，在风暴期间。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

管弦乐队
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
管弦乐队在音乐会上演奏得非常出色。
B1 adverb /ˈhoʊpfəli/

hopefully

希望
Meaning
in a hopeful manner; expressing hope or optimism
Example
Hopefully, the weather will be nice tomorrow.
希望明天天气会很好。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

利己主义者
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
她避开他，因为他是一个自私的利己主义者。
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

添加
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
她在咖啡里加了糖。
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

地点
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
我在公园里找到了一个很好的野餐地点。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

社区项目
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
社区项目提高了人们对蝴蝶保护的意识。
A2 noun ˈpraɪsɪz

prices

价格
Meaning
The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
Example
Rising prices are affecting consumer spending.
不断上涨的价格影响着消费者的支出。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

瘦弱而强壮
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
那个瘦弱的运动员以惊人的速度和敏捷性移动。
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

反射器
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
骑自行车的人将一个红色反射器固定在他自行车的后面以确保安全。
A1 noun /kiː/

Key

钥匙
Meaning
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
Example
She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.
她丢失了她的房子钥匙，直到锁匠到来之前无法进入。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

恼火的
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
她对持续的噪音感到恼火。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

挑衅的; 不服从的
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
那个挑战性的学生拒绝遵守规则。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

难看
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
垃圾堆在公园里创造了一个难看的景象。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

间歇性
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
由于暴风雨，他有间歇性的睡眠。
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

推
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
她用手肘轻轻推了推他，引起了他的注意。
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

差异
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
国家之间的差异必须减少。
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

希望
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
我希望我能像鸟一样飞。
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 /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

亲切的; 真诚的; 热情的
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
她在门口给了我们热情的欢迎。
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 创世
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
互联网的起源永远改变了世界。
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

看起来疲惫和虚弱，尤其是由于疲劳、担忧或痛苦
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
经过三夜没睡觉，他看起来很疲惫。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

干枯
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
干枯的叶子在他的脚下碎裂。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

困境; 为难
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
她在选择接受哪个工作机会时陷入了困境。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

玷污
Meaning
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
Example
He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors.
他试图通过虚假的谣言玷污她的好名声。
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
复杂的拼图让学生们困惑。
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

你的
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
你的书在桌子上。
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

实体
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
新公司将作为一个独立的法律实体运作。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

填充物 / 垫层
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
椅子上有额外的衬垫以增加舒适感。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

匮乏
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
资源的匮乏使得项目完成变得困难。
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

炸弹
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
炸弹拆除单位小心地引爆了爆炸装置。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

天顶
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
她的事业在1990年代末达到了天顶。
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

童年
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
她在一个小村庄度过了她的童年。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

杂乱无章的混合物; 一堆混杂的东西
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
房间里堆满了旧家具、书籍和随意摆放的装饰品，杂乱无章。
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

锡塔尔
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
锡塔尔在印度古典音乐中创造美丽的拉嘎。
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

可悲的; 令人同情的
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
他悲哀的道歉尝试让事情变得更糟。
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

加固
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
老师使用示例来加固这节课。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
士兵们必须在任务期间穿越艰难的地形。
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

尊敬的
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
他是大学里一位受人尊敬的教授。
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.