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C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

机智
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

拍动 / 颤动
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
蝴蝶开始在阳光下扑动它的翅膀。
A1 adjective /frɛntʃ/

french

法国的
Meaning
Relating to France, its people, or their language.
Example
We enjoyed delicious French cuisine on our trip to Paris.
我们在巴黎的旅行中享用了美味的法国菜。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
舞者需要同步他们的动作。
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

解释; 阐明;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
老师详细解释了这个复杂的数学概念。
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊重
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
我们应该对自由斗士表示尊重。
B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

丰富
Meaning
The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.
Example
Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.
文化丰富促进对传统的更深理解。
C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

凯吉瑞
Meaning
a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India
Example
The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.
早餐菜单上有传统的凯吉瑞，配有烟熏鳕鱼和鸡蛋。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

习惯
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
她早早起床，正如她习惯做的那样。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

未承认的
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
她对项目的贡献未被承认。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

牧师
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
军队牧师在战斗前提供了祷告。
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

邻居
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
我的邻居在我糖用完时借给了我一些糖。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

不可否认
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
证据是不可否认的，并证明了他的清白。
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。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

独特的
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
餐厅以其独特的味道而闻名。
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

反弹
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
球投在墙上反弹，然后打到窗户。
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

著名
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
这个地区因其独特的遗产而著名。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

变成骨头，僵硬
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
该公司有一个僵化的管理结构，抵制创新。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

灵长类动物, 类人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
人类被归类为灵长类动物。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

后果
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
每个行为都有后果。
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

需求；消费者对商品或服务的需求
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
近年来，有机食品的需求显著增加。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

不耐烦
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
她在长队中等得不耐烦。
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全的阴影，太阳黑子的黑暗中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
在日食期间，我们站在月亮的本影中。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

打乱
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
出乎意料的问题似乎让她不知所措。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 难以理解
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
玻璃太不透明，无法看透。
C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金或银的原料
Meaning
Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.
Example
The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.
银行将金条储存在它的保险库中。
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻子
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
她是著名作家的妻子。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

擦除
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
他设法把尴尬的记忆从脑海中抹去。
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

借方; 负债; 提款
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
银行显示从我的支票账户中扣除五十美元。
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

糖
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
请在我的咖啡里加两茶匙糖。
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

陶土锅
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
陶土锅能在夏天自然保持水的凉爽。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

偏离
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
他的演讲充满了偏离主题的内容，使得很难跟上主要论点。
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

乐意地; 容易地; 毫不犹豫
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
她乐意地同意帮助项目。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
那个孩子有一个想象的朋友，每天和他说话。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

职级
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
她迅速晋升为公司中的高级职位。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

使变黑
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火灾的烟开始把墙壁熏黑了。
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

昂首阔步
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
他赢得奖项后自信地走上了舞台。
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨胀的
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
吃完大餐后，他感到肚子膨胀不适。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装饰
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
骑士穿着闪亮的盔甲。
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

侄子
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
我的侄子在大学学习。
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

没有想象力的，普通的
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
他的画作既简单又没有想象力。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

轮椅
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
医院为受伤的病人提供了轮椅。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 异常的
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
他对失败有病理性的恐惧。
A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

应该
Meaning
used to indicate obligation or duty
Example
You should study for your exams.
你应该为考试学习。
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

抱怨
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
孩子抱怨必须早睡。
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

检查
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
工程师将检查建筑物的结构损坏。
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

护理
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
她照顾了生病的母亲，直到她恢复健康。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住房
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
政府正在努力为所有人提供负担得起的住房。
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影响力
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
这位商人有很大的政治影响力。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
这个盒子太笨重了，无法把它提上楼梯。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

减轻负担
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
她通过与朋友分享担忧，解除了自己的负担。
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交解决方案
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
和平需要外交解决方案。
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深沉的声音
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
穿领带是这个活动的可选项。
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

行人化
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
城市中心的行人化减少了污染。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

厌恶
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
她看到残忍的行为时感到厌恶。
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning
Containing no water.
Example
The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

楼梯
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
他在楼梯上绊倒摔了下来。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

精明的; 聪明的; 机敏的
Meaning
having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute
Example
The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.
那个精明的商人，在竞争激烈的市场上达成了一笔有利可图的交易。
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

高兴
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
她对惊喜礼物感到非常高兴。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

限制，批评
Meaning
a restriction or limitation; a critical remark
Example
The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.
新法律对言论自由施加了严格的限制。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

以某人命名的事物
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
三明治是一个以三明治伯爵命名的伊波宁。
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

聚合, 总体
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
数据已被聚合，以提供市场的更清晰图像。
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵蚀
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
权力斗争往往导致人类的侵蚀。
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

焦虑的
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
宝宝整晚都很焦虑，无法入睡。
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

小猫
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
小猫喜欢玩线球。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

勇敢的, 英雄的
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了孩子。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

过度溺爱
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
过度溺爱的孩子总是得到他想要的。
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

小男孩
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
老人给年轻的小男孩一个友好的微笑。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
暴君以恐惧和暴力统治国家。
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

相当的
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
该项目需要相当多的时间和金钱。
B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

租户
Meaning
a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else
Example
The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.
房东与新租户见面签署租赁合同。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

超越
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
年轻的骑手在比赛中成功超越了他的竞争对手。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

地下世界
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
侦探花了很多年研究地下世界的秘密。
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

缓解
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
缓解通常是末期患者护理的主要重点。
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壤状况（适合种植作物）
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
农民在种植种子之前检查了土壤的tilth。
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全心全意
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
她全心全意地支持这个项目。
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

携带并在袋中喂养幼崽的哺乳动物
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
袋鼠是一个著名的有袋类动物。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口试
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce 考试评估沟通技巧。
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

电 / 强烈
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
新闻对观众产生了电震动效应。
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

拥有
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
她拥有一座漂亮的房子。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

停车场
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
餐厅附近没有空停车位。
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

窥探 / 干涉
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
她试图窥探她邻居的私人生活。
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈祷
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
她在饭前念了祈祷词。
B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

餐巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.
她在开始吃晚餐前，把餐巾放在了自己的膝盖上。
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

同义词
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
对于许多人来说，她的名字是慷慨的同义词。
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

稍后
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
我们稍后讨论细节。
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

持久性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
石雕纪念碑的永久性给所有参观者留下了深刻的印象。
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。
B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

服装
Meaning
a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion
Example
She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.
她为万圣节派对穿了一个漂亮的服装。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 引起强烈反感的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
腐烂鸡蛋的气味完全令人反感。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

关闭，接近
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
请在您离开时关门。
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

礼仪
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
适当的礼仪要求在女士进入房间时起立。
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

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

rave

赞扬
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
评论家们对新电影赞不绝口。
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
要花时间消化一顿丰盛的饭菜。
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

使坚硬
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
多年的艰辛使他的精神变得坚韧。
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

黑暗; 无知;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
停电使整个城市陷入了黑暗。
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

擦拭
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
过度擦眼睛对身体有害。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

不可靠的; 不能被信任或依赖
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
这辆老车不可靠，常常坏掉。
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

财富
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
财富创造包括建立能在你睡觉时赚取的资产。
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同时代的
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
这两位艺术家是同时代的，并且经常互相影响。
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

他们
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
他们去公园。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

生闷气
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
她在争吵后生闷气待在房间里。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

预防
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
政府迅速采取行动，预防金融危机。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

溢于言表的
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
在她漫长的旅程后，她给了他一个溢于言表的欢迎。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋覆盖了地球表面超过70%。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

值得称赞
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
她做出了值得称赞的努力，按时完成了项目。
A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

相册
Meaning
A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.
Example
She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.
她给我看了她的旅行相册，里面有很多漂亮的照片。
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

赌博
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
他决定将自己的积蓄投入股市。
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

运动
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
环保运动成功提高了人们对气候变化的认识。