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C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿角
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
鹿角每年都会变得更大。
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

院长
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
院长欢迎游客来到修道院。
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

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

alumnus

校友
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
他是哈佛大学的校友。
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好地
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

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

atheism

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

acclimate

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

Assassin

刺客
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
总统被保安人员保护，免受潜在刺客的攻击。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

吞并
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
帝国在战争后吞并了邻国的王国。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

累积
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
每个月储蓄账户上会积累利息。
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

极其糟糕 / 可怕
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
团队的表现非常糟糕。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

顺从
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
她愿意接受加班的想法。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

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

ashen

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

annihilate

摧毁
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

大会会议
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

孔洞 / 缝隙
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
光线通过墙上的小孔径进入。
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

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

agrochemical

农用化学品
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
过度使用农用化学品会降低土壤质量。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

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

armory

军械库
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
士兵们把武器存放在军械库里。
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

模糊性, 含糊不清
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
该声明的模棱两可性导致团队之间的困惑。
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
这部电影基于历史现实。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

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

arduous

艰苦的
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
穿越群山的徒步旅行是一段艰苦的旅程。
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

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

Atrocious

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

Artful

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

atop

顶部
Meaning
on the top of something
Example
A flag was placed atop the tower.
一面旗帜被放置在塔顶。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

热衷的
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
她是一个狂热的神秘小说读者。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

极其糟糕地
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
这家餐馆的服务慢得极其糟糕。
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

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

ampere

安培
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
流经电线的电流以安培为单位进行测量。
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

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

accomplice

同谋
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
小偷与他的同谋一起被捕。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。
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 /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

激进, 振奋
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
抗议者为更好的工作条件而激进。
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

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

affliction

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

assessor

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

autumnal

秋天的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

声学
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
大厅的优良声学效果让管弦乐团的声音丰富而清晰。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

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

abiding

持久的
Meaning
lasting for a long time; enduring
Example
She had an abiding love for her hometown.
她对故乡有着持久的爱。
C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

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

anthology

选集
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
她为新的诗歌选集贡献了一首诗。
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

贫血
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
医生为她的贫血状态开了铁补充剂。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

冷漠
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
他在整个讨论过程中都显得冷漠。
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

警告
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而警告他们。
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

喧闹 / 不必要的活动
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
不再多言，我们开始仪式。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

极光
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
我们去了挪威看北极光。
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

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

asexual

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

adept

熟练
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
她擅长解决复杂的数学问题。
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自动机器
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
他像自动机一样工作，没有表现出任何情感。
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

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

agitation

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

acclaim

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

archetype

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

amply

丰盛地
Meaning
more than sufficiently; generously
Example
She was amply rewarded for her hard work.
她因努力工作而得到了丰厚的奖励。
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

干旱的
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

产前
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
她在怀孕期间定期参加产前检查。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医生说这是一个非典型的病例。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

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

ail

生病
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
她从去年冬天开始一直生病。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

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

alertness

警觉性
Meaning
the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance
Example
The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.
司机在长途驾驶中保持了高度的警觉性。
C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

引发过敏反应的物质
Meaning
A substance that causes an allergic reaction.
Example
Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.
花粉是常见的过敏原，影响许多人。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

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

anomaly

异常
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
温度的突然下降被认为是一种异常。
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

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

Audible

可听见的
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
演讲者的声音从大礼堂的后面几乎听不见。
C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸收
Meaning
The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.
Example
Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.
植物有助于吸收二氧化碳。
C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

无政府主义者
Meaning
a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority
Example
The anarchist group protested against state control.
无政府主义者团体反对国家控制。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
这道菜与辣酱一起作为配菜提供。
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

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

affiliate

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

ascribe

归因于，归咎于
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

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

atrocities

暴行
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
这些暴行震惊了国际社会。
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

上升
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
他在公司的迅速上升让每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

认证
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
银行使用先进的技术来认证在线交易。
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反义词
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ 是 ‘cold’ 的反义词。
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

战舰舰队
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
西班牙的阿尔马达在1588年向英国进发。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

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

aversion

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

affiliation

隶属关系
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
他与公司的隶属关系持续了十年。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

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

allude

暗示
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
教授在讲座中提到了莎士比亚。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
可以说，科技改善了我们的生活质量。
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

遗弃
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
由于被遗弃，这个孩子承受了深刻的情感痛苦。
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
年度评估决定薪资增幅。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震的振幅在里氏震级上被测量。
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

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

adjoin

毗邻
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
他们的房子毗邻公园。
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

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

Almighty

全能
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
那场全能风暴摧毁了它路径上的一切。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

辩护者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
他被认为是独裁政权的辩护者。
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表达
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
他在辩论中的发音给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

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

afflict

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

aghast

震惊
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
观众对悲惨的场面感到震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

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

anvil

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

aural

听觉的
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
讲座是一次听觉体验，和一次智力体验一样。
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

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

Adamant

固执的; 坚定的; 不屈不挠的
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
她在决定离开公司时非常坚持。
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

绑架
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
警方正在调查这起儿童绑架案。