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C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

分析
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
科学家们对矿石样本进行了金含量测试。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

玷污
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白色布料被墨水污点弄脏了。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛnd/

superintend

监管
Meaning
to oversee and direct the work or operation of something
Example
She was hired to superintend the construction project.
她被聘用来监管建筑项目。
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

天国的
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
诗人描述了星星的天国美丽。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

将消息转换为代码或密码
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
特工在发送消息之前将其加密。
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水器
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
科学家们使用潜水器探索了深海。
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

堕落
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
这部电影描绘了腐化社会的道德堕落。
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

斯普内里兹姆
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
他通过说'古怪的老院长'代替'亲爱的老皇后'来做了一个斯普内里兹姆。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

玩乐
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
孩子们在花园里玩得很开心。
C2 noun /ˈɡɒz.lɪŋ/

gosling

小鹅
Meaning
a young goose
Example
The mother goose carefully protected her goslings.
母鹅小心翼翼地保护着她的小鹅。
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

竞选活动
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
候选人在竞选活动期间赢得了人气。
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
他们通过蜜月旅行庆祝他们的婚姻幸福。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

演讲结尾
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
政治家的演讲结尾让观众热烈鼓掌。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

单音节词
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
'是'和'不'这类词是单音节词。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

与河流相关
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
河流沉积物表明了古老河流系统的存在。
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

沉迷的,痴迷的
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
他完全沉迷于她的魅力。
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

务实
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
木匠在项目中交付了一个务实的表现。
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好斗
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
教练欣赏球员在场上的好斗精神。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢的
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的士兵从不退缩面对挑战。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

狂欢
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
古罗马人以其奢华的宴会和狂欢而闻名。
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 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

可动的
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
某些细菌是可动的,能够朝营养物质游动。
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

宴席
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
他们在河边享用了美味的宴席。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

细胞内
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
药物通过靶向细胞内的细菌发挥作用。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

礼仪
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
牧师在周日弥撒中遵循了礼仪。
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

复杂
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
他面临一个复杂的法律问题。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

长篇哀叹; 痛苦的抱怨; 灾难清单
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
报纸的社论是一篇关于社会道德价值观衰退的杰雷米亚德。
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 /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙起源学
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
这本书提供了关于历史上不同宇宙起源学的概述。
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜茉莉
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜茉莉树只在日落后开出它的小白花。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

郑重请求
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
牧师为和平与团结做出了郑重请求。
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

天真
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
她天真的笑容赢得了所有人的心。
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下层植被
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
雨林的下层植被是小型哺乳动物和昆虫的家园。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

懒散地说话
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
他在累的时候说话会很慢。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

不断抱怨
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
她不断抱怨我做的错事。
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛苦
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国家在悲剧发生后陷入了深深的痛苦。
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。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

使困惑
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
这个意外的问题似乎让发言者感到困惑。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

不可分割的
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
婚姻曾被视为不可分割的纽带。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

吹毛求疵的; 挑剔的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
他对每一个小细节的吹毛求疵使得会议变得非常不愉快。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

谜语
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
孩子们喜欢解答杂志中的谜语。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

赞扬
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
演员因其出色的表现获得了赞扬。
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

邦贝鱼
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
邦贝鱼干燥并油炸后是一种受欢迎的美食。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不谦逊
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
这篇文章因其不谦逊的语气而受到批评。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

一块砖块;严厉的批评或谴责
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
愤怒的抗议者将砖块扔向建筑物的窗户。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学家与同伴们讨论了现实的本质。
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

不间断空格
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
在HTML中使用 添加一个不会换行的空格。
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

折射
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
水折射光线,让吸管看起来弯曲。
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

公鸡冠花
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
鲜艳的红色公鸡冠花为花坛增添了生动的色彩。
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

缩略版
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
出版商发布了该长篇小说的缩略版,供学生使用。
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
钻石戒指在明亮的灯光下闪耀。
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

吹嘘行为
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
他无休止的吹嘘行为让派对上的每个人都感到厌烦。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

叛国的
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
将军因叛国行为而被指控。
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

鲳鱼
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的鲳鱼咖喱配米饭。
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

计时器
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
水手依靠计时器来确定他在海上的位置。
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

衰减, 减弱, 缩小
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
声音波的衰减会影响通讯。
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

装饰帷幔
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
她选择了一款花卉装饰帷幔来搭配她卧室里的窗帘。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

习惯于
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
经过多年的困苦,她已经习惯于痛苦了。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/

besmirch

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

fugacious

短暂的
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
青春是美丽的,但它是短暂的。
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

去磁
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
技术员去掉了老磁带的磁性。
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

华丽装饰
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
她用便宜的珠宝装饰自己。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

宽容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
他在贫困中默默忍受着。
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

军鼓
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
鼓手在游行中打出了稳定的节奏。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

旅馆
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
他们住在山附近的一个小旅馆里。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

诅咒
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
愤怒的人群向腐败的官员投掷了诅咒。
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

蚯蚓养殖
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
蚯蚓养殖为土壤提供自然养分。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
新娘穿着婚纱看起来光彩照人。
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

征服或支配
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
殖民大国对较弱国家的征服塑造了历史。
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

鞭打或以惩罚或自我约束的方式鞭打自己
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
在历史上,一些僧侣会因忏悔而鞭打自己。
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

不诚实的人;游戏牌中的侍从
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
那个无赖试图欺骗老妇人,以便从她的积蓄中偷走钱。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

处于下级职位的人;在军队中,初级军官
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
下级军官负责指挥一个小型士兵排。
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

风速计
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
科学家使用风速计记录风速,在风暴期间。
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
这支爵士六重奏用温暖、分层的声音填满了小俱乐部。
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密的爱
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
这本小说讲述了两个人物之间的禁忌爱情故事。
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男子气概
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
他的男子气概得到了同伴们的赞赏。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
紧急出口为被困的工人提供了一个出口。
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

剥夺
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
森林被非法伐木剥夺了树木。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

对唱
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大教堂的建筑旨在增强对唱的效果。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

可变的
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
人类的情感是可变的,能够迅速变化。
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飞翔
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
年轻的鸟将在几周内学会飞行。
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

有助于
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
定期锻炼有助于更好的健康。
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

斑驳
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
叶子上布满了黄色和棕色的斑点。
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

拖延
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
停止拖延,完成你的作业。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

治国艺术
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
领导因其在处理国际关系方面的卓越治国艺术而受到赞扬。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂欢派对
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
节日到半夜变成了一个狂欢派对。
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

沉溺于奢华
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
她在一个漫长的日子后沉浸在温暖的气泡浴中。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

淫荡
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
那些淫荡的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
C2 noun /ˌætəlˈjeɪ/

atelier

工作室(艺术家或设计师的工作室)
Meaning
A workshop or studio, especially for an artist or designer.
Example
The painter invited us to his atelier to view his new collection.
画家邀请我们去他的工作室,观看他的最新系列作品。
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

自负或武断地讲话或行动;担任教皇职务
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
他在一个小时内讲述了教育的重要性。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

咒语
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
巫师念了一段咒语来召唤灵魂。
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

灵活
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
灵活的奶奶用快速的舞步让所有人都惊讶不已。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

怀疑
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
在听到那个奇怪的故事后,她带着怀疑看着他。
C2 noun /ˈterəpɪn/

terrapin

一种小型淡水龟
Meaning
a small freshwater turtle, especially one found in North America
Example
The terrapin slowly crawled into the pond.
特拉品慢慢爬进了池塘。
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

积累
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
财富的积累使他能够投资于各种项目。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

困惑的, 模糊的
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
在漫长而令人疲惫的会议后,他的思维感到困惑。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

临时的
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
法官发布了临时命令,以保持听证会之前的现状。
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。
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代墓地
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
考古学家在古城的内克罗波利斯中发现了文物。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

虚幻的
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
他充满了不切实际的希望,认为自己一夜成名。
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 /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

三段论
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
哲学家用简单的例子解释了三段论的概念。
C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

颤抖着走路
Meaning
To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.
Example
The old man doddered across the street with a cane.
那位老人拄着拐杖走过街道,步履蹒跚。
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。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

搅动
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
持续的抗议活动搅动了城市的街道。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

强行介入
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
他不想打扰他们的私人对话。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸馏师
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
蒸馏师在去年推出了一款新品牌的威士忌。
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

气动静态的
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
气动静态设计确保在高海拔地区的稳定性。
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 /ɪmp/

imp

小顽皮精灵
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
那个孩子像一个小顽皮精灵,四处藏玩具。
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

回报
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
她用一份深思熟虑的礼物回报了他的善意。
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

额外礼物
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
店主作为额外礼物提供了一颗糖果。
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
这个节日提供了音乐、食物和艺术的混合。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

颤抖
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

好社交
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
她是一个好社交的人,喜欢结识新朋友。
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

像波浪一样膨胀
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
烟雾像波浪一样从燃烧的建筑中升腾而起。