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C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

肌腱
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
当他举起沉重的箱子时，他手臂上的肌腱明显凸出。
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多样的；多方面的
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
公司有多种商业利益，包括技术、金融和医疗保健。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明的，显然无需证明的真理
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
努力工作是自明的，成功将随之而来。
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

同质化
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
公司尝试在全球市场上使其产品同质化。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

砍
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
工人们砍伐木材建造小屋。
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

三头政治
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
罗马共和国曾一度由三头政治治理。
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

发布
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
政府发布了关于数据隐私的新规定。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
老师成为了学校变革的支点。
C2 noun /sʌnd raɪs/

Sunned rice

晒干的米
Meaning
Rice that has been dried in the sun; parched rice
Example
The farmers spread the sunned rice on mats to dry completely.
农民们将晒干的米铺在垫子上，让它完全干燥。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

孔雀鱼
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
孔雀鱼非常适合想要开始水族箱的初学者。
C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福
Meaning
To travel or wander from place to place.
Example
He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏她的幸福。
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水闸 / 清洗
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
工人们在暴雨后清洗了街道上的泥巴。
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

伪君子
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
他像个法利赛人一样行事，批评别人却忽视自己的错误。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

无敌
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
堡垒被认为无法受到攻击。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

可扩展的
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
该软件设计为可以通过新功能扩展。
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

限制
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
规则限定了委员会的权力。
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

衰败
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
那座废弃的房子在多年的时间里开始衰败。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

龟或螃蟹的硬壳
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
乌龟为了保护自己，躲进了它的壳甲。
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

老年统治
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
这个国家被视为一个老年统治的国家，由年长的领导人主导。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

不可忍受的
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
一些哲学家认为上帝是不可忍受的，无法体验人类的情感。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新的政策旨在改善穷人的生活条件。
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

脱衣
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
孩子在泥地玩耍后迅速跑进去脱衣。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小装饰品
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
架子上堆满了她旅行时带回来的旧装饰品。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

范围
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
这个案件不在这个法院的管辖范围内。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不合适的
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
他不合适的评论破坏了会议的氛围。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

震耳欲聋
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
老师那震耳欲聋的声音让嘈杂的教室安静了下来。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

司法办公室
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
他为能在当地的司法办公室工作超过十年而感到自豪。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

恼怒
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
持续的噪音成为邻居的恼怒源。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

丰满且迷人的女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
这位女演员被描述为一个快乐且丰满的女性。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

焦虑的
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
宝宝整晚都很焦虑，无法入睡。
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味觉的
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
餐厅提供了与众不同的味觉体验。
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

多话的; 话多的
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
多话的销售员谈了几个小时关于他的产品。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

恶名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
丑闻使这位政治家名声扫地。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

汇编
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
这本书是关于古代神话和传说的汇编。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

极小的量
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
他一点也不在乎结果。
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

控制论
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
控制论在人工智能中起着至关重要的作用。
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用权
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
租户有权使用这片土地，但没有所有权。
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象鼻
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
大象用它的象鼻抓食物。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

长尾猴
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
那只长尾猴正坐在树枝上吃水果。
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

骷髅
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
海盗旗上标有一个恐怖的骷髅。
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

蒸汽的; 模糊的
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
早晨的空气充满了蒸汽般的雾气。
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

起泡
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
汽水打开后开始起泡。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

套索
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
牛仔快速用拉索抓住了马。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同源词
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
西班牙语单词'madre'和英语单词'mother'是同源词。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会职务
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
主教任命他为一个富有的教会职务。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəˌleɪt/

appellate

与上诉有关
Meaning
relating to appeals in a court of law
Example
The case was taken to an appellate court.
案件被提交给了上诉法院。
C2 noun ˈlɪɡ.nəʊˌsæt

LignoSat

木卫星
Meaning
A wooden satellite that demonstrates the use of wood in space technology.
Example
LignoSat demonstrates the use of wood in space.
LignoSat 展示了木材在太空中的应用。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

震耳欲聋
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火灾警报的震耳欲聋的声音让每个人都吓了一跳。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

盯着看
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
游客们在街上看到名人时盯着看。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

无可指摘
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
她因其无可指摘的诚实而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

不合适
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
在没有适当研究的情况下进行投资是不合适的。
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

嗣眠者
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
嗣眠者晚上走出屋外。
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

习惯
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
她早早起床，正如她习惯做的那样。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

裁决
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
他被法院判定有罪。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

暴民政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗议活动在群众开始破坏财产时变成了暴民政治。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

脱衣; 脱掉衣服
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
护士帮助病人脱衣进行检查。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

一大堆
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
她在城市里有一大堆朋友。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

幼稚 / 浅薄 / 无趣
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
教授把这篇文章视为幼稚且缺乏深度，予以拒绝。
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

提出无谓的反对
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
她对计划的每个细节都提出了无谓的反对。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古老的土地由一个强大的君主统治。
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

庆典
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
整晚都能听到庆典的声音。
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

粗暴
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
他那粗暴的回答结束了谈话。
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副业
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
绘画是他下班后的副业。
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

厌恶
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
她对这个行为的残忍感到深深的厌恶。
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全的阴影，太阳黑子的黑暗中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
在日食期间，我们站在月亮的本影中。
C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

订婚
Meaning
To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.
Example
He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.
他在年轻时就与公主订婚了。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸肌
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
运动员专注于增强他的胸肌。
C2 noun /bəˈfuːnəri/

buffoonery

小丑行为
Meaning
Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.
Example
His constant buffoonery irritated the serious audience.
他不断的小丑行为激怒了严肃的观众。
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

提供证据或理由
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
律师引用了几个例子来支持他的案件。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇或高级主教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇在电视演讲中向国家发表讲话。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

摧残
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古老的手稿因不小心处理而被摧残。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

真诚
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
她在朋友的成功上表达了真诚的喜悦。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

不可根除的
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
母亲对孩子的爱是不可根除的。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不幸的事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
他在滑雪时发生了一次不幸的事故，摔断了腿。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

进动
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
天文学家研究春分点的进动。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

断奏
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
钢琴家以断奏的节奏弹奏音符。
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 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

平民
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
这个节日被平民和贵族市民共同享受。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道德的; 不纯洁的;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的社会认为她的行为不道德和不合适。
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

暮光
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
我们在宁静的暮光中一起走回家。
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。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

可食用的
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
野餐篮子里装满了美味的可食用物品。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波动的
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
她穿过波动的窗帘走了。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪtɪŋ/

ingratiating

奉承的
Meaning
Charming or flattering in a way intended to gain favor.
Example
His ingratiating smile made everyone trust him quickly.
他的奉承笑容让每个人都迅速信任了他。
C2 noun ˈdɒɡ.ɪd.nəs

doggedness

顽强
Meaning
Stubborn persistence in achieving something without giving up.
Example
His doggedness in pursuing his goals was inspiring.
他在追求目标时的顽强精神令人鼓舞。
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

日常的，普通的
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
他专注于家庭生活中的日常细节。
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

人马
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
人马是希腊神话中一个著名的形象。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

欺骗
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
骗子试图用虚假的承诺欺骗无辜的人。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

迷人
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
他在晚会中穿着燕尾服看起来非常迷人。
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

熏蒸
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
他们对仓库进行了熏蒸处理，以消灭昆虫。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

抓握的动作; 抓住某物的能力
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
治疗师在手部治疗中评估了患者的抓握能力。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

苦工
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
他觉得自己像个苦工，一整天都困在重复的任务中。
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

手势
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
他的演讲充满了激情的手势。
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
他在法庭上撤回了之前的陈述。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

投弹兵
Meaning
A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.
Example
The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.
投弹兵骄傲地站在队列的前方。
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
教育的商品化提高了学费。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

牛奶饭
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
我的祖母为特殊场合做美味的牛奶饭。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

法令
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
沙皇发布了一项限制新闻自由的法令。
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼貌，互相尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会议是以礼貌和尊重的方式进行的。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承，他说服了老板给他加薪。
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

顽皮女孩
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
顽皮女孩更喜欢爬树而不是玩洋娃娃。
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

剥夺
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
新法律威胁着剥夺许多农民的土地。