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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 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
古老的格言说,诚实是最好的政策。
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。
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

评估员
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
一位外部评估员审查了项目报告。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

无性
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
许多植物通过无性繁殖方式,如发芽或分裂,进行繁殖。
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

重新
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
在失败后,他们重新开始了这个项目。
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻击者
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

对抗的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
这两家公司在市场上有对抗的关系。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
每日的自我肯定提升了自信。
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

契合
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
对情绪的契合改善了关系。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛门
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医生在体检期间检查了病人的肛门。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

总检察长
Meaning
The chief legal officer of a state or country.
Example
The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.
总检察长宣布了加强司法的新的改革。
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

农业的
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
这个国家的经济仍然主要是农业的。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

无政府状态
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政权崩溃导致街头的无政府状态。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

忧虑
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
对鱼类资源减少的忧虑正在增加。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

英亩
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
农民拥有一大片肥沃的英亩土地。
C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

可察觉的; 显著的; 在数量上可观的
Meaning
noticeable; significant; considerable in amount
Example
There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.
他的考试成绩有了可察觉的改善。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

反奴隶制
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
反奴隶制运动在19世纪获得了动力。
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

使痛苦
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
许多人受到季节性过敏的困扰。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

苍白的
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
当他听到可怕的消息时,他的脸变得苍白。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

动画
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
艺术家将为电影动画化角色。
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型, 原始模型
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
这幅画是现代艺术的原型。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
她默默地点了点头。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
尽管设计简单,这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

核实
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
警方试图核实事故的原因。
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

头韵
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
她在诗中使用了头韵来增加音乐性。
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干旱
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
由于气候变化,土地的干旱正在加剧。
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

贵族; 贵族阶层的人
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
那个贵族住在一座宏伟的城堡里。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

热情,激情
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
她用热情谈论她的新项目。
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

适应
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
适应新气候需要时间。
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

担忧的
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
他对在一个陌生的国家开始一份新工作感到担忧。
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
室内设计专注于美学和功能性。
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

冷漠
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生们对新规则表现出冷漠。
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

宣告无罪
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪审团决定将被告从所有指控中无罪释放。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

脓肿
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
牙医治疗了他牙齿上的脓肿。
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

由算法驱动。
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
算法驱动的系统提高了准确性。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自主
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自主系统确保更高的精确度。
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

两栖动物
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
两栖车能够在陆地和水中行驶。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大主教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
大主教对成千上万的人发表了布道。
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

先锋派
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
20世纪的先锋派重新塑造了现代艺术。
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
她对提案做出了肯定的回答。
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

煎熬
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
她为是否做出了正确的决定而痛苦了好几天。
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。
C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

铁砧
Meaning
A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.
Example
The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.
铁匠将热铁放在铁砧上。
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

土著
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
博物馆里有大量的土著艺术收藏。
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

引人注目的
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
这位女演员给出了引人注目的表演。
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
国王决定放弃王位。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

激动的; 焦虑的; 不安的; 以负面方式兴奋
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
当他听到坏消息时,他变得激动。
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 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。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
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。
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

痛苦
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
贫困是世界许多地方的常见痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

可执行的
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
律师确认证据在法庭上是可执行的。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

一臂之力
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
她带着一臂之力的书走进了图书馆。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全理解并吸收;融入自己的知识或文化
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民们常常在适应新文化时遇到困难。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

粘性
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
粘合带牢牢地粘在墙上。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
听到悲惨的消息后,她陷入了深深的痛苦。
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
牧师赦免了他所有的罪。
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

出错
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
计划在天气突然变化时出了问题。
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

由于摩擦而导致的皮肤或表面的擦伤或磨损
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
他在摔倒后膝盖上受了一个轻微的擦伤。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙的; 机智的; 狡猾的
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
她给出了一个巧妙的回答,避开了真正的问题。
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

充满
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
在技术领域,机会比比皆是。
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。
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

尸检
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
尸检显示受害者死于中毒。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

添加注释或评论
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Lǎoshī yāoqiú xuéshēng zài shī cí zhōng tiānjiā tāmen de jiěshì.
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

遮阳篷
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
我们坐在遮阳篷下,避免了大雨。
C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

通过重新排列另一个单词或短语的字母而形成的单词或短语。
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' 是 'silent' 的变位词。
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
抽象使复杂的想法能够以简化的形式表达。
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

使适应
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
她很快适应了新团队的需求。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

反高潮
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
电影的结局是一个反高潮,在如此激动人心的故事之后。
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

迷人且诱人; 迷人的
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
玫瑰的迷人香气弥漫在花园里。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

不可知论者
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
他描述自己是一个不可知论者,而不是一个无神论者。
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
在线匿名保护用户免受网络威胁。
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 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。
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

造林
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
造林有助于恢复生物多样性。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

类似的
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人脑与超级计算机类似。
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。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

放弃
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人们常常放弃使用数字设备以提高集中力。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

优势, 统治
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

厌恶
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
她对吸烟有强烈的反感。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中,以保持其新鲜。
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

可怕的; 极其糟糕或令人不悦的
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
监狱的条件非常糟糕。
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

邻近性
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
这两座建筑物的邻近性使得它们的连接变得容易。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

认证
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
认证确保了机构的可信度。
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

装饰
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
婚礼上大厅用花卉装饰。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震的振幅在里氏震级上被测量。
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 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

淹没
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
市场被廉价的进口商品淹没。
C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称赞
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and publicly
Example
The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.
观众因其出色的表演而为演员喝彩。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

军械库
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
军队将武器保存在一个安全的军械库中。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

反感
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
他不愿意承担不必要的风险。
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

赞成
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
委员会在提案上投了赞成票。
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

有志者
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
她是大学最高奖学金的有志者。
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊处
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
船只为了安全停靠在岸边。
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

增加或扩展
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
公司投资于增强其劳动力。
C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

无神论
Meaning
The belief that there is no God or gods.
Example
He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.
他在社会压力下公开宣称自己的无神论。
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠诚
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
士兵宣誓效忠他们的国家。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
他的反应与震惊相似。
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

对手
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
拳击手在擂台上面对一个强大的对手。
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

激动
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
人群中有明显的激动。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
学校与当地大学有合作关系。
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓言
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
这本小说是善与恶斗争的寓言。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

快速且灵活
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
初创团队在应对市场变化时非常灵活。