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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 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

优化
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
公司正在努力优化其供应链。
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

骚动
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
政治家的言论在媒体上引发了一场轰动。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

对冲策略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投资者使用对冲策略来保护自己免受市场波动的影响。
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模仿
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
喜剧演员通过模仿名人让观众捧腹大笑。
A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

城市
Meaning
a large town or an urban area with its own government
Example
Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.
北京是中国最大的城市。
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

尖刻的
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
他的尖刻评论冒犯了会议中的许多人。
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

陵墓
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
国王被埋葬在一座宏伟的陵墓中。
B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

咨询性的
Meaning
(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning
Example
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.
委员会在董事会中担任咨询性职能。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

甜椒
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
加入红色和绿色的甜椒,使菜肴既色彩丰富又营养丰富。
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

发誓
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
我发誓说真话。
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

暂停会议
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
总统决定暂停议会,直到危机得到解决。
A1 noun /help/

Help

帮助; 援助
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
志愿者提供了帮助,将那位年长妇女的购物袋搬到她的车里。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

如此
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
他累得几乎站不起来。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

铜绿
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
那座古老的雕像在多年暴露于雨水中后,覆盖了一层铜绿。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

挑逗
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
喜剧演员的笑话挑逗了观众。
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

星期
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
我将在本周末之前完成项目。
B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指纹
Meaning
an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern
Example
The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.
警方在犯罪现场的门把手上找到了他的指纹。
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西方的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
她喜欢西方的音乐和文化。
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。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

有界的 / 受限的
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
狗带着快乐跳过了田野。
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小树枝
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
她从树上折下一根小树枝用作棍子。
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。
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
当你的申请被批准时,你会收到通知。
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

仪式
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
婚礼仪式庄严举行。
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

放弃关系
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
他决定与他的鲁莽兄弟断绝关系。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根植
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
老师尝试将良好的行为习惯根植于学生们。
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

减少
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
风暴过后,洪水开始退去。
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
塔高高地耸立在城市上方。
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

突然改变方向
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
汽车为了避开事故突然驶离了道路。
C2 adjective /saɪˈdɪəriəl/

sidereal

恒星的
Meaning
Relating to the stars or constellations; measured relative to the stars.
Example
Astronomers use sidereal time to track the positions of stars.
天文学家使用恒星时间来追踪星星的位置。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

女同性恋
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
她是一个自豪的女同性恋,支持平等权利。
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
他是队里最高的球员。
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

节日; 庆典;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
音乐节吸引了来自世界各地的成千上万的游客。
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

怀旧
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
听老歌让我充满怀旧之情。
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷声
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
我们听到雷声滚过天空。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完整
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
她的报告不完整,需要更多细节。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文具商
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
文具商推荐了最适合考试的钢笔。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

火鸡 (一种大鸟)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
我们为感恩节晚餐烤了一只火鸡。
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

烦扰, 打扰
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
记者不断用问题打扰政治人物。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

肠道疾病(伴有血液和粘液的腹泻)
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
许多士兵在战争期间患上了痢疾。
B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

情人
Meaning
a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone
Example
She met her lover at the café every evening.
她每天晚上都在咖啡馆与她的情人见面。
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

兴奋的
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
孩子们迫不及待地打开了他们的礼物。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

开始
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
从一开始,项目看起来雄心勃勃但可以实现。
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
鼓手在他的鼓组上保持了完美的节拍。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

宽带
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
宽带互联网已成为现代家庭的必需品。
A2 verb /rɪˈmaɪnd/

remind

提醒
Meaning
to cause someone to remember something
Example
Please remind me to call her tomorrow.
请提醒我明天打电话给她。
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
她参加了每周的心理治疗会议,以应对她的焦虑。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

灵巧
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
她在言辞上的灵巧令观众印象深刻。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

慈善的
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
她因在城市中的慈善活动而闻名。
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 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

转化,变化,转变
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
高网站转化率表明有效的市场营销。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

无法估量
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
选举结果取决于许多无法估量的因素。
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

伙伴
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
他是我在漫长旅程中的伴侣。
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

强制的
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
在大多数国家,系安全带是强制的。
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

安装
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
他们计划在墙上安装一台摄像机。
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命令,禁止
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
法官禁止公司继续其活动。
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸福
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
孩子们在新鲜的雪地上开心地玩耍。
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

迎合, 奉承
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
政治家被指控迎合选民的恐惧。
B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

在全国范围内
Meaning
at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country
Example
The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.
该政策在全国范围内实施,以确保所有公民享有平等的福利。
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提交, 顺从
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
她提交的报告受到了经理的赞赏。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯 (犯罪中)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
他在犯罪中被发现是共犯。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

误解
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
他误解了项目的目的。
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

过度放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
过度放牧导致土壤侵蚀和生物多样性的丧失。
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

酗酒症
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
他的酗酒症影响了他的健康和家庭生活。
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

收费/指控
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
商店收取额外的家居配送费用。
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

喷雾器
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
她使用喷雾器均匀地涂抹香水。
B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

资格
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
资格标准确保公平。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

旋律的
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
她那旋律般的嗓音迷住了全场观众。
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

斯卡德鱼
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
渔夫在网中抓住了一条斯卡德。
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

工程学
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
基因工程改变了农业实践。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

挖掘
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学家从遗址中挖掘出古代遗骸。
C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

解放
Meaning
to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression
Example
The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.
这项法律旨在解放奴隶并授予他们完整的公民身份。
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

通过加密或编码技术保护信息的实践
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
现代加密学确保了安全的在线交易。
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

短途旅行
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
他们在周末去了乡村进行短途旅行。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

批准 / 赞扬
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

各种各样的; 多种类型的
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
她曾在世界各地的多个国家生活过。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜意识
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
恐惧常常来自潜意识。
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

打印机
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
打印机准时交付了婚礼请柬。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

天鹅幼崽
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
小天鹅在母亲后面游泳。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

密码
Meaning
a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something
Example
Make sure your password is strong and unique.
确保您的密码强大且独特。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

聚集, 集合
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人们每天晚上都会在市中心的广场上聚集。
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

沙丘
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
孩子们在海滩旁的沙丘上玩耍。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

孤山
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者们能看到沙漠中一座高耸的孤山。
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

幸福
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
幸福就在于享受生活中的小事。
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

购物中心
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
他们去购物中心买新衣服。
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

瓶子
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
她从塑料瓶里喝水。
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

厌人症的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
他那种厌人症的态度让他难以交到朋友。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

镇静剂
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
医生开了镇静剂来帮助病人入睡。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外行星环
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
外行星环的概念被用来解释行星的运动。
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

研钵和杵
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
她用研钵和杵磨碎了香料。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

穴居人
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
有些人称他为穴居人,因为他拒绝使用现代技术。
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

服从
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
孩子们应该服从父母和老师的命令。
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
强大的意志力对实现长期目标至关重要。
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遥远的
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
我们可以看到地平线上远处的山。
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
会议因为一次意外的中断而被推迟。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

勒索
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
这个团伙试图从当地店主那里勒索钱财。
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物质主义
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
现代社会物质主义的崛起让许多哲学家感到担忧。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

巴尔卡罗尔
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
乐团演奏了一首美丽的巴尔卡罗尔,令我想起了威尼斯。
C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微小
Meaning
extremely small in size or importance
Example
She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.
她对这个项目的贡献微乎其微。
A1 noun /dɔːr/

Door

Meaning
a movable barrier used to close an entrance to a building or room
Example
Please close the door when you leave the room.
离开房间时请关上门。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

与山区地区相关的; 在山区环境中发现
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山区森林是独特物种的栖息地。
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

幸福
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的快乐。
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必需品
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
对于许多学生来说,经济援助是一项必需品。
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

蚂蚁
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
蚂蚁把食物带到了它的巢穴。
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

千米
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
这个村庄离城镇大约五千米远。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新兴
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
新兴的创业公司迅速吸引了投资者。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小缺点
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
尽管有一些小缺点,她依然爱他。
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

小屋
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
他们住在靠近河流的一个小木屋里。
B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

纸巾
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
她用纸巾擦了擦鼻子。