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C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

诽谤
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
政治家拒绝了针对他的诽谤。
A1 adjective /pʊr/

Poor

贫困; 低质量
Meaning
having little money; lacking resources; of low quality
Example
The poor family struggled to make ends meet.
贫困的家庭为了生计而挣扎。
B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

微粒
Meaning
Minute portions of matter.
Example
PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.
PM2.5微粒危害呼吸健康。
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

恐怖主义
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
政府加强了安全措施以防止恐怖主义。
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非营利的
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
她在一个非营利组织工作，为弱势儿童提供免费教育。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延长
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
现代医学延长了预期寿命。
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死的
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
那棵老树已经完全死了。
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月亮或卫星在轨道上离地球最近的点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月亮在其近地点时显得更大。
B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

激活
Meaning
to make something start or function
Example
She pressed the button to activate the machine.
她按下按钮以激活机器。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

啤酒杯
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
他举起了他的啤酒杯，为他的朋友们祝酒。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

审问
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察审问嫌疑人几个小时。
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

罗马士兵
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
每个军团士兵都带着盾牌和一把短剑。
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

减少
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
我们需要减少本月的开支。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
经理无效的领导导致团队失去了动力。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

市民
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
在中世纪，市民有投票权和拥有财产的权利。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

会
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
他说他明天会帮助我。
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。
A1 adjective /bluː/

Blue

蓝色
Meaning
having the color of the clear sky or the sea
Example
The blue ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
蓝色的海洋一直延伸到地平线。
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。
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 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

缺乏的
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
他的饮食缺乏必需的维生素。
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

疯狂
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
在暴风雨中去远足简直是疯狂。
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。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

蛇
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
蛇悄悄地穿过草地。
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

排球
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
她每个周末都和朋友一起打排球。
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破坏
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
个人追求破坏了社会和谐。
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

风险调整
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
风险调整后的回报同时考虑潜在的利润和损失。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

由于吸湿而变成液体
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
糖不是黴變的，但鹽可以。
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

降低
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
公司决定降低价格。
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

展开
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
她把地图在桌子上展开来寻找路线。
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

阻止
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
大雨阻止了野餐的可能性。
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗鲁
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
尽管他举止粗鲁，他还是非常善良。
C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

标准; 常规; 规则; 传统
Meaning
a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected
Example
Working late has become the norm in this company.
加班已成为这家公司的一项常规。
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高度
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
塔的高度给游客留下了深刻的印象。
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

小斑点
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
地板上有一个小斑点。
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

眼镜蛇
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
眼镜蛇抬起了它的帽子，对入侵者发出了嘶嘶声。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

步伐
Meaning
the speed at which something happens or is done
Example
She walked at a slow pace.
她走得很慢。
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

叙述者
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
叙述者引导观众穿越复杂的情节。
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
医生检查了每个鼻孔，寻找任何阻塞物。
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

潮湿且寒冷
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
地下室又黑又潮湿，弥漫着一股霉味。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

孩子气; 典型的儿童行为，但对于成年人不合适
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
他在会议期间的孩子气行为非常令人尴尬。
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

限制; 限定; 控制
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
在公共场所吸烟有严格的限制。
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供的
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
酒店为所有客人提供了免费早餐。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

衍生物
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
这部电影因过于模仿早期作品而受到批评。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

骗局; 欺骗; 愚弄
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
外星人着陆的新闻结果证明是一种由恶作剧者创造的精心策划的恶作剧。
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

演员
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
这个节日充满了来自全国各地的才华横溢的演员。
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

扶手栏杆
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
她在下楼时紧紧抓住扶手栏杆。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

倔强的, 顽固的, 不服从的
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
倔强的学生拒绝遵守规则。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不利
Meaning
Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.
Example
The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.
团队在不利的天气条件下开始了他们的旅程。
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

方向, 指令
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
他询问了去火车站的方向。
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

夸张的语言
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
这位政治家的夸张演讲未能与普通人产生共鸣。
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。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

过度生长
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
杂草的过度生长让花园显得不整洁。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

居民
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
村庄的居民友好而热情。
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
这本小说因为试图堕落年轻读者的思想而受到批评。
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数地
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
互联网的采用在全球范围内指数增长。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和的
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
即使在压力大的情况下，他也以温和的行为而闻名。
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

电池
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
手机电池在长时间使用后耗尽了。
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
他关于宗教的笑话表现了对神圣传统的不敬。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

承担
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
她决定承担一个具有挑战性的项目。
B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娱乐; 快乐; 娱乐活动
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
孩子们的笑声展示了他们对小丑表演的娱乐。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教学的
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
该网站提供许多教学视频，适合初学者。
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

迟钝的; 愚笨的; 理解慢
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
他故意在指令上表现得迟钝。
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

摔跤
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
孩子们喜欢在操场上摔跤。
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

楼下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
请下楼并在大厅等候。
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

绝对
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
独裁者拥有对国家的绝对权力。
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

坏
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
牛奶闻起来很糟，所以不要喝。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

复古 / 经典
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
她穿着一件1950年代的复古裙子。
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

冷酷的; 无情的; 残忍的
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
他表现出对他人感情的冷酷蔑视。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

版权
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
她拥有这本书的版权。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱，轻蔑
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
他耐心地忍受了同事们的轻蔑。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外在
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
他的动力主要是外在的，受到奖励和认可的驱动。
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

套索
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
牛仔投掷了他的套索，捕捉到了迷路的马。
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

商品
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
该公司为出口生产高质量的商品。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明
Meaning
the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light
Example
The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.
餐厅的灯光创造了温暖而舒适的氛围。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警觉
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
在网络安全中，持续的警觉是必需的。
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

令人陶醉
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
茉莉花的迷人香气充满了花园。
A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

岛屿
Meaning
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
Example
We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.
我们在假期期间参观了一个美丽的岛屿。
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
她的桌子上有四本书。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

花卉的
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的花卉裙子去参加派对。
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

解散
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
政府决定在战争后解散军队。
C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

切碎
Meaning
to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps
Example
She minced the garlic for the recipe.
她把大蒜切成末以用于这道菜的配方。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

出乎意料的; 令人惊讶的
Meaning
not expected or anticipated; surprising
Example
The unexpected news left everyone speechless.
出乎意料的消息让所有人都哑口无言。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

使模糊，掩盖，混淆
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
政客们经常使事实变得模糊，以误导人民。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

令人不快
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
那位政治家与一宗令人不快的丑闻有关。
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

报复
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
该国威胁对任何侵略行为进行报复。
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

涂油, 奉献
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
神父用圣油涂抹国王。
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。
C2 adjective /fəˈsiːʃəs/

facetious

讽刺的
Meaning
Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor
Example
He was being facetious when he said he wanted to live on the moon.
他说他想住在月球上时，他是在开玩笑。
A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布
Meaning
to make a formal public statement about something
Example
The company will announce the new product tomorrow.
公司明天将宣布新产品。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不公正的; 错误的
Meaning
not fair or right; morally wrong
Example
The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.
这个惩罚对于如此轻微的罪行来说是不公正的。
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐烂的; 坏的
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
苹果已经腐烂了，应该扔掉。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

沙拉
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
她用生菜、番茄和黄瓜做了一个新鲜的沙拉。
A2 verb /kənˈtɪnjuː/

continue

继续
Meaning
To keep happening, existing, or doing something without stopping.
Example
The rain will continue throughout the night.
雨水会持续整晚。
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

拳头; 拳击
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
他在赢得冠军比赛后举起了拳头。
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

脓疱; 疖
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
他脖子上的疼痛脓疱需要医疗处理。
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。
C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

反思的; 自我反省的
Meaning
directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself
Example
She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.
她在反馈后变得更加反思自己的行为。
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

射击
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
他朝着球门射击。
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

引诱者
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
引诱者在他耳边低声许下虚假的承诺。
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

研究植物
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
他们在度假时去森林里研究植物。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
他对这个主题的理解相当表面。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不当行为
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
老师因学生的不当行为而惩罚了他。
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

海洋酸化
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
海洋酸化是由大气中CO2的吸收引起的。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

即时
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
温度变化几乎是即时的。
B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

幸福
Meaning
to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument
Example
He persuaded his friend to join the club.
她无法掩饰收到奖项时的快乐。
C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

鹰嘴形的
Meaning
curved like an eagle's beak; hooked
Example
He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.
他有一个鹰嘴形的鼻子，给他增添了一种卓越的外观。
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

木栅栏
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
囚犯被关在木栅栏内。