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B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

使震惊
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
魔术师的最后一个表演使所有观众感到震惊。
A1 preposition /æt/

at

在
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
她准时到达机场。
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
她在医学院学习人体解剖学。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

友好且愉快；性格好；善良
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
我的邻居非常友好，总是热情地问候每个人。
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自动化
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
自动化提高了生产效率，并减少了生产中的错误。
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

偏差, 异常, 偏离
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
科学家将这些数据视为一个偏差。
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
有效的知识同化促进了有效的学习。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
遵守规则在任何组织中都至关重要。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

荣誉
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了荣誉。
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
B2 verb /ˈænəlaɪz/

analyze

分析
Meaning
to examine something in detail to understand it better or draw conclusions
Example
Scientists analyze data to discover new patterns.
科学家分析数据以发现新模式。
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。
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

资产
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
房地产是最有价值的资产之一。
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

快速和愉快的准备
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
他以 alacrity 接受了挑战。
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

积极地
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
他积极参与社区服务。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

大会会议
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

争论
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
他的争论基于多数。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

掺假物质
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
实验室在牛奶样本中发现了掺假物质。
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

类韵
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
诗人使用类韵来创造他诗句中的音乐效果。
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

任务
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
学生们按时完成了他们的家庭作业任务。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

反诗
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱团在开始主要圣歌之前唱了反诗。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

雄心壮志的努力
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
阿尔忒弥斯是一次雄心勃勃的太空探索努力。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

观众
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
表演结束后，观众热烈鼓掌。
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
系统的激活比预期的时间更长。
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

愤怒地
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
她听到这个消息后愤怒地说话。
C2 noun /əˌkædəˈmɪʃən/

academician

学者
Meaning
a member of an academy; a scholar or expert in a field of study
Example
The academicians gathered to discuss the future of education.
学者们聚在一起讨论教育的未来。
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

无论如何
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
我很累，但我还是去了会议。
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

疾病
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
他因小的胃病去看了医生。
B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

申请者
Meaning
a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position
Example
The applicant was interviewed for the position.
申请者已被面试以获取该职位。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

水合的
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
溶液是水合的。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸收性的
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
这条毛巾非常吸收性，而且干得很快。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
有人知道这个问题的答案吗？
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

在旁边; 与…一起;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
她与朋友一起走过公园。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

确认
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
他在法官面前确认了自己的清白。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

尖刻和愤怒
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
辩论在争议性评论后变得尖刻。
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

意识到
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
她意识到其中的风险。
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

青少年
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
青少年常常经历快速的身体和情感变化。
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

住宿
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
酒店为游客提供舒适的住宿。
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

附加物
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
教授在大学担任附加职位工作。
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

空军
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
空军在山脉上空进行了一次训练演习。
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

吸引
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
美丽的花园吸引了远处的游客。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

顺从
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
她愿意接受加班的想法。
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

根据
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
根据报告，销售在上个季度增长了。
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

广告
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
我在线看视频时经常跳过广告。
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。
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 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。
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。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

总是; 永远; 每时每刻
Meaning
at all times; on all occasions; forever
Example
She always arrives early to work.
她总是早早地到达工作。
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。
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。
B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

访问
Meaning
the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place
Example
Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.
学生可以全天候访问图书馆。
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

药剂师
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
村里的药剂师为许多常见的疾病提供了治疗。
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

尽管
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
他最终同意了，尽管不情愿。
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

别名
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
罪犯以'影子'为别名。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

拟人化的
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
动画片展示了一只拟人化的猫，走在两条腿上。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

锚
Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
船只在港口投下了锚。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

可调节的; 可修改的; 可调整的;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
这把椅子有可调节的高度。
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

套利
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
投资者利用套利在全球市场中获取利润。
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

气球飞行员
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
气球飞行员熟练地引导热气球穿过山谷。
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全; 彻底; 毫无例外
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
我完全同意你的决定。
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

优势; 利益
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
拥有大学学位可以在就业市场上为您提供优势。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

气球艇
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
军方使用了气球艇进行边境监视。
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

焦虑或不安
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
冥想有助于减少焦虑和压力。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
抓破皮疹只会加重病情。
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

掺假
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
该公司因将其产品篡改成便宜的化学品而被罚款。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

任何人
Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
任何人都可以加入俱乐部。
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

聚集
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
尘粒开始聚集成更大的团块。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

听诊
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医生进行了听诊，以检查病人的肺部。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界创造之前
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
一些神话讲述了在秩序建立之前的安特蒙丹混乱。
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

进入
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
没有有效票据不能进入。
B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲
Meaning
A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.
Example
Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.
垃圾食品会不自然地增加食欲。
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

散光
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
她戴眼镜来矫正她的散光。
B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

附加的
Meaning
joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
Example
The file is attached to the email.
文件已附加在电子邮件中。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

累积
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
每个月储蓄账户上会积累利息。
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
这个成本是大约的，之后可能会改变。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

宣布，好消息
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教堂通过特别的服务庆祝了报喜节。
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

表演
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
她正在学习表演，想成为一名专业演员。
B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

走道
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
她走过走道找到了她的座位。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

恰当地
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
她为活动穿着得体。
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自动
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
这辆车有自动变速器。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速的
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
该项目以加速的速度推进。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

可耕种的
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
农民购买了可耕种的土地，以扩大他的作物。
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

废除
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
政府决定废除过时的条约。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

努力地
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
他努力工作，以便在截止日期之前完成项目。
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学术的
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
她有一个卓越的学术记录。
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

吸引人
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
春天的花园看起来非常吸引人。
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

议程
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
会议议程包括预算讨论。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

非洲裔美国人
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
她为自己的非洲裔美国人身份感到自豪。
C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

诽谤
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
他对她的性格进行了诽谤。
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

已经; 预先; 之前
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
我今天的作业已经完成了。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚蠢的
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
在没有检查天气的情况下开车进入暴风雨是一个愚蠢的主意。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

可憎的
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚犯们被关押在可憎的条件下。
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

附属的
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
公司为医疗行业提供附加服务。
B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

接受的
Meaning
Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.
Example
The accepted terms were discussed in detail.
已接受的条款已详细讨论。
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

四月
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
四月以宜人的春天天气而闻名。
B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning
A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.
Example
You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.
B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢
Meaning
having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities
Example
His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.
他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

权威
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
区域授权得到了强调。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

之后
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
我们看完电影后去吃冰淇淋。
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.