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B2 noun /æs/

Ass

驴
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
农夫用驴子搬运沉重的货物。
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

好诉讼的
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
他被认为是一个爱打官司的邻居，经常起诉别人。
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

响应者
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
调查有超过1000名响应者。
B1 verb /ter/

tear

撕裂
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
小心不要撕破纸张。
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

伦理的
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
伦理考虑引导决策。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
B2 noun /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

消遣
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
阅读书籍是她在周末的最爱消遣。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
她是一个奉献的母亲，总是把孩子们放在第一位。
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

热情；精力与兴奋；柑橘类水果的外皮
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
她带着极大的热情投入新工作。
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

气管
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
气管由软骨环保护，保持畅通。
A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

规则
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
实验室里有严格的安全规则。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

剥削性的
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
工人们抗议工厂的剥削行为。
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

闹剧
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
会议变成了一场彻底的闹剧，大家都在争论。
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

俱乐部
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
他加入了当地的网球俱乐部，以结识新朋友。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隐居地
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
那位和尚在远离社会的隐居地度过了多年。
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

匆忙地
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
她匆忙地收拾行李，赶去机场。
B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

啄木鸟
Meaning
a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes
Example
The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.
啄木鸟敲击橡树。
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

不幸地
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
很遗憾，天气不适合我们的野餐。
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

果汁（来自水果/蔬菜或肉类）
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
新鲜的苹果汁美味可口，且富含维生素。
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

员工
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
公司重视每个员工对成功的贡献。
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑虑; 担忧; 不确定
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
她对于接受工作邀请有严重的疑虑。
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

乏味的
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
讲座如此乏味，以至于一半的听众都睡着了。
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

依赖
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
我依赖我的朋友寻求支持。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

可解释的
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
他的突然愤怒是可以解释的，考虑到紧张的情况。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning
Expressing great sorrow or distress.
Example
He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

交叉口
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
在交叉口左转，前往购物中心。
A1 article /æn/

an

一个（元音前）
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
她早餐吃了一个苹果。
C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

主菜
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
餐厅的招牌牛排作为主菜上桌。
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

折衷主义
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
建筑师的作品展示了折衷主义，融合了现代和传统元素。
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

减少
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月亮在满月之夜后开始减退。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

从沙发上移开（罕见用法）
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
外科医生试图去除白内障。
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
透过窗户，我瞥见了房子后面美丽的花园。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
她下周开始一份新工作。
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

有机体
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
每个有机体都需要水才能生存。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不适当
Meaning
not suitable or proper in the circumstances
Example
It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.
在图书馆大声说话是不适当的。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

严厉批评
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
评论家因影片的糟糕剧本而严厉批评了该片。
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目录
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

固执
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
固执的律师拒绝放弃案件。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

未声明
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
合同包括了几个未声明的期望。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

宽宏大量, 慷慨, 宽容
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
他宽宏大量的天性使他受到所有人的尊重。
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

引人注目地
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
她在比赛中表现得引人注目。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃，受尊敬的
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
他来自一个严肃的家庭。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

坚持的
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
孩子坚持要得到一个新玩具。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

修辞的
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
他在辩论中提出了一个修辞性问题。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪt/

caret

插入符号 (^)
Meaning
A proofreading symbol (^) used to indicate where something should be inserted.
Example
The editor placed a caret to show where the missing word should go.
编辑器放置了一个插入符号来显示缺失的单词应该插入的位置。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟悉，精通
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
她熟悉最新的技术发展。
B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

射击 / 拍照
Meaning
to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film
Example
He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.
他学会了如何用弓和箭射击。
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

陈词滥调
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
演讲中充满了老套的陈词滥调，未能激发观众的兴趣。
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

微小 / 未成年
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
幸运的是，事故只造成了轻微伤害。
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

装饰边缘 / 边界
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
节日有一条小型独立表演的边缘。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

适得其反
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生产力的活动通常来源于不满。
B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补
Meaning
a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster
Example
The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.
工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。
B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独
Meaning
The state or situation of being alone.
Example
Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.
孤独可以提供深刻反思的机会。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

招手示意
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
她挥手示意他走近一些。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

优化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO优化帮助网站在搜索引擎中排名更高。
B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

长期的
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long period of time
Example
They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.
他们与供应商之间有着长期的合作关系。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

嘶嘶声
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
诗人用西比兰斯在诗句中创造了一个柔和的嘶嘶效果。
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

诅咒的
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
村民们避开了山上的诅咒房子。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

水力学
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
水力学为船舶设计提供了基础。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸福
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

附近; 在附近
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
附近有一家杂货店。
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

存在
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
他在会议中的存在让每个人都感到轻松。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

占优势
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
在辩论中，逻辑论点优于情感呼吁。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分歧
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
这两条路在路口分开。
A1 verb /set/

set

设置
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

后果
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
新法律有严重的社会后果。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

破损的; 损坏的; 断裂的
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
破损的窗户需要立即更换。
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

假设的, 假定的, 理论的
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
讨论基于假设的场景。
A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

餐馆
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
我们去餐馆吃晚餐。
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

位置
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
建设现场已准备好进入项目的下一阶段。
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

入侵
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
军队为可能的入侵做了准备。
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

资产剥离
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
子公司的资产剥离于去年完成。
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

喧闹
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
喧闹的人群要求正义。
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。
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。
A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

晚餐
Meaning
the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening
Example
The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.
全家在晚上7点聚集在一起吃晚餐。
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

套索
Meaning
a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare
Example
The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.
牛仔做了一个套索来抓住野马。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多形式
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
这个节日是艺术、音乐和文化的多形式庆祝。
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

打扰
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
我不想在你工作的时候打扰你。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

详细讨论或写作
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
教授详细阐述了批判性思维的重要性。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

标准
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
诚实是这份工作的一个重要标准。
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
科学继续探索未知。
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

困境
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
公司在市场崩溃后面临财务困境。
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

比赛; 回合; 时期;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
经过一段病痛后，她终于恢复并重返工作。
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医生
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
医生开了一些药物来治疗这种病情。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

电动钻孔机
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
他用电动钻孔机在墙上打孔，用于挂画。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
律师对指控者提起了反诉。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

非必要的
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
报告删除了所有非必要的细节以保持重点。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
在家工作让我比以往更高效。
C1 noun

Kin

家庭; 亲戚;
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
公司决定暂停他的会员资格。
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

被邀请的
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
她被邀请参加聚会。
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

帮派 / 朋友群
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
他和他的朋友帮派一起到达了派对。
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

渐渐地; 逐渐地
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
春天里，天气逐渐变暖。
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

谈话
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
我们来谈谈你的未来计划。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

固若金汤
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
敌人认为这个堡垒固若金汤。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

声名狼藉
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
记者避免住在城市的声名狼藉地区。
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
追逐两只兔子的概念教会了我们专注。
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。
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

涟漪
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
石头在平静的池塘中激起了涟漪。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初步的
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
诗人使用了初步的表达方式来描绘创世之初。
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

嘴唇
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
她在派对前涂上了口红。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

轻率; 粗心; 不小心
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
他的财务不谨慎导致了两年内破产。
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主义, 自律
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
禁欲主义是许多宗教传统的一部分，贯穿历史。
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。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

Meaning
to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done
Example
The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

讨好
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
她的讨好让她在同事中变得很受欢迎。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 超过; 非凡
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
她超凡的美丽让每个人都停下来盯着她看。
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

从数学上
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
这个问题可以从数学上解决，而不是靠猜测。
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。
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合作用效率
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
提高光合作用效率可以增加作物产量。
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

心爱
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
她是王国中深受喜爱的女王。