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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 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要地
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
重要地，报告突出了立即采取行动的必要性。
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

负责
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
保持负责有助于减少延迟。
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

僵局
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
谈判陷入僵局，导致协议被推迟。
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公开惩罚装置
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
腐败的官员被放在皮洛里里让市民嘲笑。
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

悬垂
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
屋顶的悬垂部分在夏天提供阴凉。
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

卡通片
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
孩子们喜欢看电视上的卡通片。
C1 noun /ˈsæf.rən/

Saffron

藏红花
Meaning
a deep yellow-orange color; an expensive spice derived from crocus flowers
Example
The saffron fabric looked beautiful in the sunlight.
藏红花的面料在阳光下看起来非常美丽。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

荷尔蒙
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
胰岛素是一种控制血糖水平的荷尔蒙。
B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踩
Meaning
to step or walk on something; to crush with feet
Example
Don't tread on the flowers.
不要踩到花朵。
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基础
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
建筑物的基础是用坚固的材料铺设的。
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

夜来香
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
夜来香花让花园充满了甜美的香气。
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
小争执只是更大冲突的前奏。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大书或手稿
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
图书馆里有一本古老的莎士比亚大书。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

不舒服
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
这个椅子太不舒服了，我坐在上面超过十分钟就坐不下来了。
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

意识到
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
她意识到其中的风险。
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授专注于新词学，研究现代俚语的创造。
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

培养
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
该计划旨在促进年轻学生的创造力。
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

在黑暗中
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
森林生物在夜晚穿越黑暗。
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行为良好
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
孩子们在仪式期间表现得很乖。
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

打算
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
我打算在明天之前完成这个项目。
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

老年学
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
她在完成医学课程后决定专攻老年学。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

极端民族主义者
Meaning
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
Example
He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.
由于他的极端观点，他被贴上了极端民族主义者的标签。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

领导
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
她领导了环保意识的运动。
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

决心
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
他为了成功的决心坚定不移。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

收获
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
农民在稻谷收获季节非常忙碌。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

疏忽
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
经理在没有仔细检查财务报告时疏忽了。
C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

突如其来的强风
Meaning
a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling
Example
A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.
一阵强风把咖啡馆外的遮阳伞吹倒了。
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全; 彻底; 毫无例外
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
我完全同意你的决定。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同居
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
他们决定在结婚前同居。
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

庄园大宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
那座古老的庄园几百年来自豪地矗立在山丘上。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

瘦弱而强壮
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
那个瘦弱的运动员以惊人的速度和敏捷性移动。
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月球的
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
月食昨晚可见。
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

赞扬
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
他为即将退休的老师送上了赞扬的演讲。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

方法；方式；道路；途径
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
应该有更好的方法来解决这个问题。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

超重
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
医生建议他减肥，因为他超重。
A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

接受
Meaning
to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize
Example
She decided to accept the job offer.
她决定接受这份工作邀请。
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大桶
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
酒被储存在一个木制的大桶中。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
镜子有一个凹形表面，放大了她的倒影。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

剧烈的
Meaning
causing extreme physical or mental pain
Example
She was in excruciating pain after the accident.
她在事故后痛苦不堪。
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

雾霾
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
早晨的雾霾逐渐消散，随着太阳在空中升得更高。
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

定期地
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
工作人员定期检查设备的安全性。
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

红毛丹
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
红毛丹看起来很吓人，毛茸茸的皮肤，但里面的味道非常甜。
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

幸福
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

无尽
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
会议感觉无尽且令人疲惫。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

有争议的；可疑的
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
案件中的事实是有争议的，需要进一步调查。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海
Meaning
relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water
Example
He studied nautical charts before setting sail.
他在起航前研究了航海图。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
锦标赛将在下个月举行。
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

打动
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
她的演讲成功地打动了观众。
B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

仓库
Meaning
a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed
Example
The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.
公司将所有产品存储在一个大仓库里。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

诡辩
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
政治家的演讲充满了旨在误导选民的诡辩。
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧头
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
伐木工挥动斧头砍倒树木。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

堵塞 / 木鞋
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
水槽被食物废料堵住了。
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
这个传统起源于古代。
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

栖息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学家设想月球上的栖息地。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

青葱
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
经过季风雨后，山丘看起来绿意盎然。
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像崇拜
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
粉丝们常常因为他们的才华和生活方式而崇拜名人。
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

牵涉
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
证据揭示了几名官员在丑闻中的牵涉。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

香脂花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
花园中的香脂花以粉红色和紫色的不同色调美丽地盛开。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

擦菜板
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
使用擦菜板来擦干酪做披萨。
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

推荐人
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
推荐人因推荐新客户而获得了奖金。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

贪吃者
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
他被认为是一个贪吃者，可以在一次坐下时吃完三大披萨。
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
我们都同意这个计划非常好。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
她学习形而上学，以理解超越物理科学的存在原理。
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

按钮
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
按下按钮以激活设备。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

装饰性的
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
花园里满是装饰性的植物。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

尖锐的批评
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

无用
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
这个坏掉的电脑完全是无用的。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

以凸起图案装饰
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
邀请卡上压印着金色字母。
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
这间新公寓明亮且通风。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

运动
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
该运动旨在确保平等的权利。
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

碱性物质
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
肥皂含有碱，能帮助去除油脂。
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

网红, 社交媒体影响者
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
社交媒体上的网红塑造了消费者的偏好。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬煤
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工厂使用海棉石作为主要燃料来源。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
在旧城堡附近的雾中出现了一个幽灵。
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

拇指
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
她给了我一个大拇指，表示她的认可。
A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

是的
Meaning
used to express agreement or affirmation
Example
Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.
是的，我会和你一起去商店。
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

孩子
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
孩子在公园里快乐地玩耍。
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

小心地
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
她小心翼翼地走在结冰的路上。
C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

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

calculator

计算器
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
她用计算器解决了复杂的方程。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

无害的
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
他的无害评论让谈话保持友好。
B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

放逐
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
国王将叛徒赶出了王国。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退休后，他从公司领取每月养老金。
C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

基于价值的教育
Meaning
Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.
Example
Value-based education shapes moral character.
基于价值的教育塑造了道德品格。
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

实现
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
他努力工作以实现自己的梦想。
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。
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 /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

坚定; 坚决; 不动摇
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
她在帮助穷人方面保持坚定的决心。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

发音
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
她可以完美地发音法语单词。
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

视频
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
她在网上观看了她最喜欢的演唱会视频。
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

接待; 欢迎; 活动;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
婚礼接待在一家漂亮的酒店举行。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

邮票收藏学
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
邮票收藏学是一项各年龄段人群都喜爱的爱好。
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

靴子
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
他在山地旅行前穿上了他的登山靴。
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

打印机
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
打印机准时交付了婚礼请柬。
B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning
to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form
Example
The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海军
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
他在大学毕业后加入了海军。
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。
C1 verb /ˈkʌvət/

covet

渴望
Meaning
to desire something belonging to someone else
Example
He coveted his neighbor's new car.
他渴望邻居的新车。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

肿胀的，膨胀的，或浮夸的风格
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
他的肿胀的散文很难阅读。
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自愿地
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
她在紧急情况下自愿帮助了她的邻居。
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

脓疱; 疖
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
他脖子上的疼痛脓疱需要医疗处理。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小溪 / 容忍
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
这个村庄建在一条清澈的小溪旁。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

多元治理
Meaning
government by many people
Example
Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.
多元治理允许多个党派共享权力。
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

在...中
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
团队在混乱中保持冷静。
B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

播种
Meaning
to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing
Example
The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.
农民明天将在田地里播种小麦种子。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

预言
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
那位和尚预言和平将会回到这个国家。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

监禁
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
当局在审判后将罪犯监禁。
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

技能
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
她在绘画方面的技能给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

宁静和平和
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖泊有着宁静和平和的气氛。