C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

返祖现象

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。

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。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪbərəl/

illiberal

非自由主义的

Meaning

Opposed to liberal principles; restricting freedom of thought or behavior.

Example

The government was criticized for its illiberal policies.

政府因其非自由主义的政策而受到批评。

C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

宁静的

Meaning

calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

Example

She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.

她经常回忆起她童年时宁静的日子。

B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

屏幕

Meaning

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

Example

The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.

电影在剧院的大屏幕上播放。

B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反抗

Meaning

to rebel against authority; to feel disgust

Example

The people revolted against the corrupt government.

人民反抗腐败的政府。

C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

奴役; 囚禁

Meaning

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

Example

The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.

人们为了摆脱压迫的束缚而斗争。

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

补丁

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

她在她的牛仔裤上的洞上缝了一个补丁。

C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

糟糕

Meaning

of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant

Example

He felt lousy after catching the flu.

他在得了流感后感觉很糟糕。

B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

乞丐

Meaning

a person who lives by asking for money or food

Example

The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.

乞丐坐在寺庙旁乞讨。

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

旋转; 转动; 自转

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

地球的自转需要24小时才能完成。

C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱

Meaning

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.

Example

When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.

当音乐会被取消时，混乱在观众中爆发。

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

小说中有一位心地善良的未婚女性，她照顾着村里的孩子们。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

皱缩的

Meaning

Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.

Example

The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.

那棵皱缩的树在田野中屹立了几个世纪。

C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌

Meaning

a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland

Example

Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.

胰岛素分泌对血糖的调节至关重要。

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

总计

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

总成本太高了。

C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

虚伪

Meaning

Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.

Example

Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.

她的虚伪在调查中被揭露出来。

A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

土豆

Meaning

a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground

Example

She boiled potatoes for dinner.

她煮了土豆做晚餐。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

反复请求

Meaning

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

Example

The child importuned his mother for a new toy.

孩子反复请求母亲给他买一个新玩具。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

营养物质

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物从土壤中吸收营养物质来生长。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

欣喜若狂

Meaning

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

Example

The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.

球迷在他们的球队赢得冠军后欣喜若狂。

B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然跑掉; 用螺栓固定某物

Meaning

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

Example

The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.

马在听到一声大响后从马厩冲了出去。

A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

干净整洁; 井然有序; 精心制作

Meaning

clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done

Example

Her room is always neat and organized.

她的房间总是整洁有序。

C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

法定人数

Meaning

The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.

Example

The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.

由于没有法定人数，董事会会议被推迟了。

C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒险

Meaning

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

Example

Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.

他们的夏季冒险包括露营和登山。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

亚洲的

Meaning

relating to Asia or its people

Example

She loves Asian culture.

她喜欢亚洲文化。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

感官的

Meaning

Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).

Example

Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.

感官反馈增强了虚拟现实体验。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入门书籍，底漆

Meaning

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.

Example

He read a primer on programming before starting his course.

他在开始他的课程之前，阅读了一本编程入门书籍。

B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

制定

Meaning

To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.

Example

The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.

公司必须制定扩展策略。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模仿; 复制; 仿制品

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

他的模仿非常成功，大家都笑了出来。

B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

慷慨的

Meaning

given generously without holding back

Example

She received unstinting support from her family.

她从家人那里得到了慷慨的支持。

B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

批准

Meaning

official permission or agreement for something

Example

The project received government approval.

该项目获得了政府批准。

B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

打扫

Meaning

to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly

Example

She sweeps the floor every morning.

她每天早上打扫地板。

B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

垃圾; 拒绝

Meaning

waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something

Example

Please put the refuse in the designated bins.

请将垃圾放入指定的垃圾桶。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

结构

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

这个地区有古老的结构。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

瞭望, 哨位

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

卫兵警惕地监视着可疑活动。

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神经; 勇气

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

她鼓起勇气在大观众面前发言。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

民众

Meaning

the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area

Example

The new law was welcomed by the local populace.

新法律受到了当地居民的欢迎。

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗议

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

他抗议不公平的决定。

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影响; 权力

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

老师的积极影响帮助学生克服了学习困难。

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

困境, 难题

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

她在工作中面临道德困境。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

难以想象

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

在如此少的训练之后，她能够完成马拉松，这简直难以想象。

C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避开

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or abstain from something

Example

She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.

她选择避开垃圾食品，选择更健康的饮食。

C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

没有父亲

Meaning

without a father

Example

The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.

这个没有父亲的孩子依赖于他社区的支持。

A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

书店

Meaning

a retail store where books are sold

Example

She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.

她在那家小书店里逛了一个小时。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成性的

Meaning

Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.

Example

Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.

童年常被描述为人生中的一个形成性阶段。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

大流行病

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19 大流行病极大地改变了世界。

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

数字0.75是一个十进制数。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。

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 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

体面

Meaning

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

Example

He found a decent job after months of searching.

他在几个月的寻找后找到了一份体面的工作。

B2 noun /ˈder.ɪŋ/

Daring

大胆; 愿意冒险

Meaning

adventurous courage; willingness to take risks

Example

The mountain climber's daring impressed everyone at the base camp.

登山者的大胆令基地营的每个人都印象深刻。

A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布

Meaning

to make a formal public statement about something

Example

The company will announce the new product tomorrow.

公司明天将宣布新产品。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

incitement

煽动

Meaning

the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior

Example

He was arrested for incitement to riot.

他因煽动暴乱被逮捕。

C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

明智，审慎

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Example

Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.

她在做决定时的明智被赞赏。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

难以想象的

Meaning

impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration

Example

It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.

在我们和平的小镇上发生这样一场悲剧，简直是难以想象的。

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

赞许的

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

老师在读完文章后，点了点头表示赞许。

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

碳足迹

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

减少碳足迹对抗气候变化至关重要。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

他使用了一个狡猾的计划来控制公司。

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

罪犯绑架了富有的商人。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

难以察觉的

Meaning

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

Example

The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.

这两种色调之间的差异几乎难以察觉。

B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

经销商

Meaning

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

Example

The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.

汽车经销商提供了折扣以吸引客户。

C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Example

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

凌乱

Meaning

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

Example

He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.

他带着凌乱的头发和皱巴巴的衣服来了。

B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

互动的

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

互动学习保持学生在课堂中的参与感。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

漫无目的; 无目标

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

他在城市中漫无目的地游荡。

C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.

Example

The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.

C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

使无法运作

Meaning

to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function

Example

The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.

重伤使球员在赛季剩余的时间内无法参赛。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火药

Meaning

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Example

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

火药是在古代中国发明的。

C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

机器人手术

Meaning

Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.

Example

Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.

机器人手术提高了复杂程序的精确度。

B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

官方

Meaning

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

Example

He is the official spokesperson for the company.

他是公司的官方发言人。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

当水源耗尽时，情况变得绝望。

A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

结婚

Meaning

to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony

Example

They plan to marry next summer.

他们计划明年夏天结婚。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

刻度 / 分级的

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

科学家使用了一个刻度量筒来精确地测量液体。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思维

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

将你的思维集中在积极的结果上。

A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

刻薄; 残忍; 令人讨厌

Meaning

unkind; cruel; nasty

Example

Don't be so mean to your little sister.

不要对你的小妹妹这么残忍。

C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

间作农业

Meaning

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

Example

Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.

间作农业有助于改善土壤肥力和害虫控制。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

圆圈

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

孩子们坐成了一个圈。

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。

B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

快乐; 愉悦

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

孩子们的笑声让她的心充满了纯粹的快乐。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

怀疑的

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

她对投资新业务感到怀疑。

C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

传入

Meaning

carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord

Example

Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.

传入神经将信号从身体传送到大脑。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星术

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

她学习占星术来了解她的未来。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。

B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

在家教育

Meaning

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Example

Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.

家庭教育使父母能够根据孩子的需要定制教育。

C2 verb /æbˈdʒʊər/

abjure

放弃

Meaning

to formally renounce or give up a belief, cause, or claim

Example

He abjured his allegiance to the old regime.

他放弃了对旧政权的忠诚。

C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

伊甸园

Meaning

a place or state of great happiness; paradise

Example

The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.

这个花园就像伊甸园，充满了美丽的花朵和宁静的气氛。

C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止

Meaning

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

Example

The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.

噪音在午夜后终于停止了。

C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

与血液相关的

Meaning

Relating to blood; bloody.

Example

The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.

外科医生检查了伤口的血腥分泌物。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

Example

The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。

C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美丽的; 漂亮的; 快乐的

Meaning

cheerful; pretty; attractive

Example

The bonny child played happily in the garden.

这个漂亮的孩子在花园里快乐地玩耍。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常恼火

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

在他的重复错误后，她给了他一个非常恼火的眼神。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力发电

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

Example

The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.

该国在水力发电厂上进行了大量投资。

C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

贪吃的

Meaning

Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.

Example

His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.

他贪吃的胃口让餐桌上的每个人都感到震惊。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪrəl/

virile

男性化

Meaning

having traditionally masculine qualities, such as strength, energy, and sexual vigor

Example

The actor was admired for his virile appearance.

演员因其男性化的外貌而受到赞赏。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

功能性

Meaning

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

Example

The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.

椅子的设计简单，但非常实用。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːpərəbl/

insuperable

不可逾越

Meaning

Impossible to overcome or surpass.

Example

The team faced insuperable challenges during the expedition.

团队在探险过程中面临了不可逾越的挑战。

C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

机智的评论

Meaning

A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.

Example

She quipped about the weather during the meeting.

她在会议中调侃天气。

A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

工程师

Meaning

A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.

Example

The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.

工程师设计了一个新桥，跨越了这条河流。

C2 adjective /ˌmækɪəˈvɛliən/

machiavellian

狡猾的，阴谋的，不择手段的，尤其是在政治或推动自己事业方面

Meaning

cunning, scheming, and unscrupulous, especially in politics or in advancing one's career

Example

The politician was known for his Machiavellian tactics.

那位政治家因其马基雅维利式的手段而闻名。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

牧师，尊敬的

Meaning

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

Example

The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.

牧师在教堂发表了鼓舞人心的讲道。

B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的

Meaning

Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.

Example

Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.

学校组织文化活动来纪念胜利日。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

脾气坏

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Example

The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

那个脾气坏的老人对在他家附近玩耍的孩子们大喊。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

说明的

Meaning

intended to explain or describe something

Example

The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.

老师就这个话题进行了说明性的讲座。

C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

真菌

Meaning

a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms

Example

A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.

一种奇怪的真菌在老树上生长。

A1 verb /ˈtrævəl/

travel

旅行

Meaning

to make a journey, typically to a distant or unfamiliar place

Example

I love to travel around the world and explore new cultures.

我喜欢环游世界，探索新文化。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

使惊叹

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔术师的最后一个把戏使观众惊叹。

B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

诚实的

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

她在面试中始终如一地真诚。

B1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk/

Peacock

孔雀

Meaning

a large bird with beautiful colorful tail feathers that can spread out like a fan

Example

The magnificent peacock displayed its colorful feathers to attract attention.

那只雄伟的孔雀展开了五彩斑斓的羽毛，吸引了人们的注意。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

成分

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

面粉是做面包的关键成分。

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

草率

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

她对他严肃的问题做出了一个草率的回答。

C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

以长而有弹跳的步伐奔跑或移动

Meaning

to run or move with a long, bounding stride

Example

The horse loped gracefully across the field.

马优雅地在田野上跑步。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇迹的; 惊人的; 非凡的

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

她的奇迹般恢复让所有医生都吃惊。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

锁

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

确保在离开前锁好门。

A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

钓鱼

Meaning

the activity of catching fish

Example

Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.

捕鱼是沿海村庄中流行的活动。