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C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
他毫不犹豫地提出了一个大胆的计划，要在没有适当设备的情况下攀登这座山，令所有人震惊。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

随即；
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
他结束了演讲，随即离开了舞台。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
通过内省，她对自己的情感有了更深刻的理解。
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

朗诵
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
诗歌朗诵比赛在礼堂举行。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

撕裂
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
她在扔掉之前把旧文件撕成了碎片。
C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

Meaning
To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.
Example
The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

广阔的区域
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
沙漠是一个广阔的沙子和岩石区域。
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

渗透，秘密进入
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
网络安全防止了对敏感数据的渗透。
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

许可证持有者
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
许可证持有者负责遵守所有规定。
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

蒸发器
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
她使用了一个蒸发器来缓解她的咳嗽。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

不可撤销
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
她做出了一个不可撤销的决定离开公司。
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

征服
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
人民在一个残暴统治者的征服下受苦。
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

与银河有关
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
通过望远镜观察到的银河现象令人着迷。
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

招生简章
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
大学发送了招生简章以吸引新生。
C1 noun /ˈmɒŋ.ɡuːs/

Mongoose

獴
Meaning
a small carnivorous mammal known for its ability to kill venomous snakes
Example
The mongoose quickly attacked the cobra to protect its young.
獴迅速攻击了眼镜蛇，以保护它的幼崽。
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

极其疲惫; 累坏了
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
我工作了一整天，现在完全累坏了。
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

迫害
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
腐败的官员对贫困的村民进行了迫害。
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

熔化的
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
铁匠把熔化的金属倒入模具中。
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

背叛的
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
危险的道路使驾驶变得困难。
C1 adjective deft

deft

灵巧
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
艺术家的灵巧双手创造了一件杰作。
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主持
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
她明天将主持会议。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

步兵
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
步兵在战场上走路前进。
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

种族灭绝
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
种族灭绝的指控引起了全球关注。
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

驱逐
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
房东决定因未支付租金而驱逐租户。
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

哀悼
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
她哀悼了失去的童年家园。
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

大量的
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
在老图书馆里有大量的书。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

美化
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
电影美化了战争英雄。
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

有限的; 有边界的
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
地球有有限的自然资源。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
比赛结果似乎是预定的。
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
委员会的成立是为了裁定各方之间的争议。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

横向的
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
横向的道路连接了两条高速公路。
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

藏身处
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
树林中的小屋是他们的秘密藏身之地。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音乐和艺术学校
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
他们在温室里种植了异国植物。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱；疾病；虚弱
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
尽管他年事已高，且有多种病痛，他仍保持着敏捷和警觉。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染的
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医生立即处理了病人的脓毒伤口。
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

碎片化, 分割, 不完整
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
信息被碎片化了，难以理解。
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

颗粒状
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
报告提供了市场数据的详细分析。
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

恶化
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
不良维护导致材料恶化。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

客厅，商店
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
他们在前厅迎接了客人。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

宗教裁判
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
记者面对小组对他消息来源的严厉质询。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深思
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
她在做出决定之前沉思了很久。
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 adjective /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪd/

exhilarated

兴奋的
Meaning
feeling very happy, animated, or elated
Example
She felt exhilarated after finishing the marathon.
她在完成马拉松后感到非常兴奋。
C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

野生的
Meaning
existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated
Example
The feral cat roamed the streets at night.
那只野猫在晚上游荡在街头。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

极其高兴
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时非常高兴。
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

复仇心强的
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
他对前同事的复仇心态非常不专业。
C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

用于繁殖的种马
Meaning
An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.
Example
The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.
农场拥有一匹强壮的种马用于繁殖。
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

家谱学
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
她花了多年研究她家族的家谱学。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

脾气坏且沉默; 易怒
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
孩子变得脾气坏，因为他无法得到自己最喜欢的玩具。
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

荒谬的, 可笑的
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
认为猪能飞的想法是荒谬的。
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻醉剂
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医生在缝合伤口之前使用了局部麻醉剂。
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失误
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
政治家的失误迅速在社交媒体上传播。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

飞机库
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飞机在强烈雷暴中安全地停放在飞机库中。
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

谵妄
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
患者在手术后由于强烈的药物而经历了谵妄。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

简单的，未装饰的
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
房间简单，只有一张桌子和一把椅子。
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

盛大, 华丽
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
毕业典礼充满了盛大和华丽。
C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

画架
Meaning
a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing
Example
The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.
艺术家在开始绘画之前，将画布放在画架上。
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

雪葩
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
在炎热的日子里，她喜欢喝一杯柠檬雪葩。
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

集中化
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
过度的集中化可能会减慢决策的速度。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

护城河
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
城堡被一条充满水的宽护城河保护着。
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

解放
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
奴隶的解放是美国历史上的一个重要时刻。
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

机智
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
他以机智和专业精神处理了这个情况。
C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

骑术的
Meaning
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
Example
She won several equestrian competitions.
她赢得了几场马术比赛。
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

辛迪加
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
一个投资者辛迪加买下了这家困难的公司。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

咖喱叶
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
新鲜的咖喱叶为印度菜肴增添了正宗的风味。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

感染
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
老房子被老鼠感染。
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

停留比需要的时间更长
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
咖啡的味道在厨房里停留了更长时间。
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

叛国罪
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
他被指控犯有叛国罪。
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
神父谈到了灵魂的神性。
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

走路姿势
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
他缓慢的步伐显示他累了。
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科全书的
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
她对历史的百科全书式知识令会议上的所有人都惊讶不已。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮纸
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

蟒蛇
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
波阿蛇缠绕着它的猎物。
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

培养, 促进, 发展
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
一个 nurturing 环境帮助孩子们茁壮成长。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

针叶树
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
森林由松树和云杉等针叶树主导。
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

应用于刑事或法律事务的科学分析
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
法医专家使用先进的工具分析网络犯罪。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

刚毛; 愤怒反应
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫看到狗时毛发竖起来。
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

感到恐惧; 一种小的短尾鸟
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
她在看到即将来临的风暴时感到害怕。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗余
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
该文档包含冗余内容，使其变得不必要地长。
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

可行的; 实用的
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
我们需要一个可行的解决方案来迅速解决这个问题。
C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

逐步淘汰
Meaning
A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.
Example
A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.
达成了逐步淘汰化石燃料的协议。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

冲动的
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
他冲动的决定导致了意想不到的后果。
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

排斥
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
质子相互排斥。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的，时间的
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
僧侣放弃了他的世俗财产，选择过简单的生活。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

与针叶树有关
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
松树是针叶树，在寒冷的气候中生长。
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本质的, 自然的
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
创造力是伟大艺术家的内在品质。
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

排外恐惧症
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
排外恐惧症可能导致歧视和社会分裂。
C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

摧毁
Meaning
to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction
Example
The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.
飓风摧毁了沿海村庄。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

弹射
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
飞行员在紧急情况下被弹射出飞机。
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

警觉地
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
她在黑暗的森林里警觉地听着每一个声音。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

长矛
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
骑士带着准备好的长矛向前冲。
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。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法机关
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法机关起草治理的法律。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

敲诈勒索
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
商人因威胁其合作伙伴后被捕，罪名是敲诈勒索。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

贵族阶层
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
城市的贵族阶层聚集在一起参加年度舞会。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前身
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
蒸汽机是现代火车的前身。
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

至关重要
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
在这家工厂里，安全至关重要。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

支离破碎
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
这部电影感觉支离破碎，很难跟上。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脑
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
这个组织试图给新成员洗脑。
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

重新夺回
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
军队成功地重新夺回了失去的领土。
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

美食学
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
巴黎因其丰富的美食传统而闻名。
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

短暂的; 临时的
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
春天花朵的美丽是短暂的。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

不文明的; 无文化的
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
他在晚宴上的不文明行为让所有人感到尴尬。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

易腐的
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
将易腐食品存放在冰箱中。
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

讲台
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
教授在开始讲座之前，把笔记放在讲台上。
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命地
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故致命地伤害了两名乘客。
C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反叛的; 不服从的; 抵抗控制的;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
那个叛逆的青少年拒绝遵守父母的规则。
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

热情
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
她充满热情地唱了这首歌。
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

低效率
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
政府低效率导致项目完成缓慢。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

食尸者 / 垃圾收集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
秃鹫是自然的清道夫，清理环境。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

暴躁
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
当他一再被问到相同的问题时，他变得易怒。
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

打击乐器
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
打击乐部分为管弦乐队增添了节奏和能量。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二分法
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
传统与现代之间的二分法常常被讨论。