C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

异步的

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

异步课程允许学生以自己的节奏学习。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整洁有序; 苗条且健康

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

她保持花园非常整洁有序。

C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

主持

Meaning

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

Example

The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

牧师将主持婚礼仪式。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸福

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

世纪; 百年

Meaning

a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket

Example

The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.

这座古老的城堡已经屹立了五个世纪。

C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

方言

Meaning

the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region

Example

He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.

他用当地的方言发表了演讲，以便每个人都能理解。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

提前存在

Meaning

to exist beforehand or before something else

Example

These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.

这些习俗早于现代技术的到来而存在。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

组织

Meaning

An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

Example

The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.

该组织于2024年正式启用。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

恳求

Meaning

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

Example

She entreated him to stay a little longer.

她恳求他再待一会儿。

C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

叶片脱落

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

Example

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

秋季的标志是树叶从树木上脱落。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

规范的

Meaning

relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs

Example

The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.

这项研究集中于文化行为的规范性方面。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

不了解情况的

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

这个决定是由一个不了解情况的委员会做出的。

C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

变换

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.

编辑在文章中交换了两个段落。

C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主义者

Meaning

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

Example

His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.

他对政治的教条主义方法使许多支持者感到疏远。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部的

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

公司聘请了外部顾问来审查他们的商业战略。

C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

挣扎

Meaning

To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.

Example

He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.

当被问到困难的问题时，他在面试中挣扎。

C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

诗人

Meaning

a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions

Example

Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.

莎士比亚常被称为艾文的诗人。

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

去中心化

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

去中心化的系统允许在地方层级进行更多的控制。

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。

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 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

挑剔的，讲究细节的

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

她在保持清洁方面非常讲究。

C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超越

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

Her performance surpassed all expectations.

她的表现超出了所有预期。

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

遗忘, 灭绝, 消失

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

随着时间的推移，他的名字渐渐消失在遗忘中。

C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚构，想象

Meaning

something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind

Example

The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.

鬼屋的故事只是她想象的产物。

C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

懒散地坐着

Meaning

To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.

Example

He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.

在长时间的工作后，他懒散地坐在沙发上。

B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

同情; 怜悯;

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment

Example

I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.

我对雨中无家可归的男人感到怜悯。

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

数据泄露

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

一次数据泄露暴露了数百万用户的密码。

C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

糖蜜

Meaning

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

Example

The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.

食谱要求加入糖蜜，给面包增加浓郁的味道。

A2 noun, verb /tʃɪp/

chip

Meaning

A small piece broken off from something; or to cut or break a small piece from something.

Example

He accidentally chipped the edge of the table.

C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

道德化

Meaning

To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.

Example

He tends to moralize about other people's choices.

他倾向于对别人做出的选择进行道德化评论。

C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言风格

Meaning

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

Example

Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.

她的写作风格简洁而格言式。

C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

可怕/值得尊敬

Meaning

formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect

Example

She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.

她是一个可怕的领导，赢得了所有人的尊重。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

几代人

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族树跨越了好几代。

B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

流动性

Meaning

The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.

Example

The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.

工人的流动性对项目的成功至关重要。

C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的

Meaning

Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.

Example

After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.

背叛后，他感到失落于希望和信任。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

残疾

Meaning

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

Example

The park has special facilities for disabled people.

公园有专为残疾人士设计的设施。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning

Capable of being resolved or made consistent.

Example

Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

翱翔 / 快速增长

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

鹰飞得很高，越过山脉。

B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

Meaning

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

Example

Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.

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。

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

吃惊的

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

我被他突然的宣布吓到了。

C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

雪橇

Meaning

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

Example

Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.

孩子们兴奋地在雪地小村庄里骑上雪橇。

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

锯末

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

地板上覆盖着来自木工工作的锯末。

C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

玻璃鱼

Meaning

a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums

Example

The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.

玻璃鱼以其透明的身体和温和的性格而闻名。

C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

略带酸味或尖锐

Meaning

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

Example

The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.

评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

死于无遗嘱

Meaning

Having died without leaving a valid will.

Example

She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.

她死于无遗嘱，因此她的财产由法律分配。

C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

胆怯

Meaning

lack of courage or self-confidence

Example

His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.

他的胆怯让他在会议中没有发言。

A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

介绍

Meaning

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Example

Let me introduce you to my friend.

让我介绍你给我的朋友。

B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

诱人的

Meaning

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

Example

The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.

在面包店的橱窗里，巧克力蛋糕看起来非常诱人。

A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

幸福

Meaning

A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.

Example

She used a pen to sign the document.

她在收到奖项时无法隐藏她的幸福。

B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

过度拥挤

Meaning

Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.

Example

The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.

地铁系统在高峰时段面临严重的过度拥挤。

C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

因高温而痛苦

Meaning

to suffer from intense heat

Example

We began to swelter in the midday sun.

我们开始在中午的阳光下忍受酷热。

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

添加

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

她在咖啡里加了糖。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

无效的

Meaning

Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.

Example

The court declared the contract invalid.

法院宣布合同无效。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停赛

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

该球员因不当行为被禁赛三场。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

多刺的

Meaning

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

Example

The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.

多刺的仙人掌在沙漠中挺立。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。

C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

为此

Meaning

For that or for it.

Example

He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.

他收到了付款，并为此给出了收据。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

重新装修

Meaning

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

Example

They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.

他们决定去年夏天重新装修厨房。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

与树相关

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

猴子是树栖动物，它们大部分时间都待在树上。

C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢

Meaning

having or showing courage and determination

Example

The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.

勇敢的孩子从树上救出了小猫。

A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

完成, 结束

Meaning

completed or brought to an end

Example

The painting is finished and ready to display.

这幅画已经完成，准备展示。

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

随后

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

他没有通过考试，随后不得不重考。

C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

默示

Meaning

Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated

Example

Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.

他们的相互理解建立在默示的协议基础上。

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

遮阳区

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

我们坐在河岸的遮阳区。

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

纱线

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

她买了彩色的纱线来编织一件毛衣。

B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

判决，判断，裁决

Meaning

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Example

The judge's judgment was fair and just.

法官的判决公正而公正。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。

C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚伪，假装

Meaning

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Example

His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.

他的假装是专家的伪装很快被揭穿了。

C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化

Meaning

to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone

Example

The loud noise petrified the little child.

大声的噪音让孩子石化了。

C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡

Meaning

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

Example

The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.

人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

说服

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

她说服了他参加会议。

A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

玩具

Meaning

an object for children to play with

Example

The child received a toy car for his birthday.

孩子收到了一个玩具车作为生日礼物。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

诗歌

Meaning

a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas

Example

She loves reading poetry in her free time.

她喜欢在空闲时间阅读诗歌。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。

C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化

Meaning

The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.

Example

The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.

国有企业的私有化提高了效率。

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。

C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

认识论者

Meaning

A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.

Example

The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.

认识论者辩论了人类如何能够确信地知道某些事情。

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。

C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

怀恨的

Meaning

seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive

Example

She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.

她在朋友背叛她的信任后感到复仇心重。

C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

六倍增加

Meaning

to make or become six times as great or as many

Example

Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.

在两个季度内，活动的日常注册人数增加了六倍。

C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

程序性的

Meaning

Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.

Example

The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.

委员会严格遵循程序规则。

B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

不安；动荡；社会或政治动乱

Meaning

a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder

Example

The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.

经济危机导致了广泛的社会不安。

B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语

Meaning

A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.

Example

Learn common phrases for daily use.

学习日常使用的常见短语。

B2 noun ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈbæləns

ecological balance

生态平衡

Meaning

A state of dynamic equilibrium within a community of organisms.

Example

Maintaining ecological balance is essential for a sustainable planet.

维持生态平衡对可持续的星球至关重要。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

可反驳的

Meaning

capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved

Example

His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.

他的理论是可以被反驳的，因为它可以通过实验测试。

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

增强现实，虚拟与现实世界的结合

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

增强现实改变了游戏。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

分歧

Meaning

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

Example

Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.

他们在这个问题上的分歧导致了项目的延迟。

A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

数字的

Meaning

Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.

Example

The world is shifting towards a digital economy.

世界正在转向数字经济。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球几乎是一个完美的球体。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

吵闹的; 无序的; 破坏性的

Meaning

disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive

Example

The rowdy children were making too much noise.

吵闹的孩子们制造了太多噪音。

B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 滥用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

滥用权力导致了他的辞职。

B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

最终确定

Meaning

To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.

Example

The treaty was finalized after the discussions.

协议在讨论后最终确定。

C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

血腥

Meaning

involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence

Example

The movie was too gory for children.

这部电影对孩子来说太血腥了。

C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

低声说

Meaning

to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation

Example

He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.

他低声咕哝着什么，走开了。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

坚韧

Meaning

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

Example

She faced adversity with great fortitude.

她以巨大的勇气面对困境。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸福

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

缓解

Meaning

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

Example

The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.

善意的话帮助缓解了她的焦虑。

C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神圣

Meaning

The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.

Example

The sanctity of life should never be compromised.

生命的神圣性永远不应被妥协。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装备或带有配件的马车

Meaning

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

Example

The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.

贵族乘坐豪华马车到达。

B1 verb /rɪˈflekt/

reflect

反射

Meaning

to think deeply about; to mirror back light or image

Example

The mirror reflects her beautiful face.

镜子反射出她美丽的脸。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

上瘾的

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

许多人上瘾于社交媒体。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

串

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

葡萄在一个紧密的串中生长。

C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

轰炸

Meaning

a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles

Example

The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.

这座城市在战争期间承受了猛烈的轰炸。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

干扰; 打扰; 不安

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

大声的音乐制造了一个干扰，打扰了所有邻居。

C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

敏锐

Meaning

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

他的商业敏锐帮助公司迅速成长。

A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

幸福

Meaning

a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something

Example

She sent me an invitation to her wedding.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

吃草

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

奶牛们在草地上安静地吃草。

C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

重犯

Meaning

A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.

Example

The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.

警方将他确定为一个重犯，他之前曾被多次逮捕。

C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

围困

Meaning

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

Example

The city was besieged by enemy troops.

城市被敌军包围了。

C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

猥亵

Meaning

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

Example

The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.

喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众笑了并且脸红。

C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

高潮的

Meaning

Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.

Example

The film ended with a climactic battle scene.

电影以一场高潮的战斗场景结束。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

缺乏远见

Meaning

Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.

Example

His improvident habits left him with no savings.

他缺乏远见的习惯让他没有积蓄。

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

炸肉饼

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

她为晚餐提供了美味的炸鸡肉饼。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

互操作性

Meaning

The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.

Example

The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.

不同软件系统的互操作性确保了无缝的工作流程。

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

幸福

Meaning

a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation

Example

The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adjective kənˈven.ʃən.əl

conventional

传统的

Meaning

Based on or in accordance with what is generally done or believed; traditional, standard, customary.

Example

Many farmers still use conventional farming methods.

许多农民仍然使用传统的农业方法。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

轻声笑

Meaning

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

Example

The students began to titter when the projector froze.

学生们开始在投影仪卡住时窃笑。