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C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

吉祥
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
婚礼在一个吉祥的日子举行。
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

祸根
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通堵塞是城市生活的祸根。
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

夹子
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
他用夹子拿起了热煤。
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

气象的
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
气象条件影响农业周期。
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

下垂
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
花朵在热量下开始下垂。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

伸展
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
他伸出手来帮助她站起来。
C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

与生俱来的或自然的
Meaning
Existing from birth or natural
Example
She has an innate talent for music.
她有天生的音乐才华。
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

阐述 / 详细说明
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
老师欣赏了学生对主题的详细阐述。
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

命令
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
政府发布了减少碳排放的命令。
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

观察力强的
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
观察力强的侦探注意到了犯罪现场的每个细节。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

重新选择演员
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
导演决定用一位年轻演员重新安排这个角色。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯萎病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干旱是农民作物的枯萎病。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

单一种植
Meaning
The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.
Example
Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.
单一种植可能导致土壤退化并增加对害虫的脆弱性。
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

巴洛克风格
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
教堂以复杂的巴洛克风格装饰，细节繁复。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。
C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永久
Meaning
never-ending or continuous
Example
She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.
她生活在永久的被发现的恐惧中。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来好运或厄运的征兆
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
许多人认为一只黑猫横穿你的路是一个坏预兆。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

刻板的
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
他的刻板笑话未能给观众留下深刻印象。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

墓碑
Meaning
A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.
墓碑上刻着她的名字，雕刻得非常精美。
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。
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

鼹鼠
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
鼹鼠在花园下挖了隧道。
C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

气候调节
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
森林通过稳定当地的温度来帮助气候调节。
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声音控制
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
正确的语音调节提高了沟通技巧。
C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意
Meaning
To agree with someone or something.
Example
I concur with your opinion on this matter.
我同意您在这个问题上的观点。
C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化
Meaning
To make something lawful by official approval.
Example
The government decided to legalize online businesses.
政府决定合法化在线业务。
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育学的
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
学校采用了新的教育学技术来改善学习。
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
她受到了同事们的高度尊敬。
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

爱读书的; 学术的
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
她以书本亲和的天性和对文学的热爱而闻名。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

使处于危险中
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
鲁莽驾驶可能会危及他人的生命。
C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼
Meaning
To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.
Example
He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.
他在踢足球时脱臼了肩膀。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
他的话语和行为之间存在不一致。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

协同, 协调, 合作
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
团队被协同工作以最大化生产力。
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

通货紧缩
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
通货紧缩往往导致消费者支出减少。
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理论化
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
科学家们经常推测宇宙的起源。
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

幸福
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福感。
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。
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

低语
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前低声念了一句祷告。
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

寒冷; 刺骨; 快速且灵活的动作
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
今天外面相当寒冷，你应该穿上夹克。
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人类学家
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
人类学家花了几年时间研究部落社区。
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

有志者
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
她是大学最高奖学金的有志者。
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

炉渣
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工厂把炉渣倾倒在河边。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

剩余的
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
病人在手术后经历了剩余的疼痛。
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒塌
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
地震导致了旧建筑的倒塌。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不服从
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
孩子的不服从让父母感到担忧。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。
C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

盐水入侵
Meaning
The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.
Example
Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.
盐水入侵影响沿海地区。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

惯性；缺乏活动
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
团队的惯性阻止了他们适应迅速变化的市场条件。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
叶子的分解使土壤更加肥沃。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

纱丽
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
她在节日上穿着红色丝绸纱丽看起来非常优雅。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不一致
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
他的笑话在严肃的会议中显得不一致。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

谜团
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
生活对许多人来说仍然是一个谜团。
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 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
这些指控是基于谣言，而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

深裂缝
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
登山者小心地越过了冰冷的裂缝。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

幸福
Meaning
closely connected or twisted together
Example
Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

末日的
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
这部电影描绘了核战争后的末日未来。
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 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

遣返
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
政府努力确保安全地将难民遣返回国。
C1 noun /træns/

trance

恍惚
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
她盯着窗外，好像处于恍惚状态。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

计算
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
该软件可以在几秒钟内计算出总成本。
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

偏袒
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
经理被指控偏袒某些员工。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

不复杂
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
村民过着简单而幸福的生活。
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
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/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

斜体字
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
老师让学生用斜体字写作文。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

司法法院
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
司法法院立即开始了听证会。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

直言不讳
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
她因直言不讳地谈论社会问题而闻名。
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

检索
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
大脑的检索系统帮助回忆过去的经历。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

亲切
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
她带着一个亲切的微笑迎接我们。
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

园艺相关
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
她在大学学习了园艺科学。
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

漩涡
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
飞机被困在一个危险的气流漩涡中。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

单细胞
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
变形虫是单细胞生物。
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

宜居
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
火星在未来可能变得宜居。
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
室内设计专注于美学和功能性。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

谦虚的
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

异化
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
新政策在员工中产生了异化感。
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

可鄙的
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
难民们生活在可鄙的条件下。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

红树林
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
孙达班是世界上最大的红树林。
C1 noun /ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪks/

probiotics

益生菌
Meaning
Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer health benefits to the host, especially for digestive health.
Example
Probiotics improve digestion and enhance gut health.
益生菌有助于改善消化并增强肠道健康。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

享乐主义者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
她被称为享乐主义者，因为她总是优先享受而非履行责任。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

轻微的颜色或味道
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
她的声音带着一丝悲伤。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生农业改善了土壤健康和生物多样性。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

一丝不苟
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
他因在工作中一丝不苟而闻名。
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

无意识的
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
他在阅读时完全没有意识到周围的噪音。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文具商
Meaning
a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies
Example
The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.
文具商推荐了最适合考试的钢笔。
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
他在事故中摔断了锁骨。
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

槽, 低谷
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
奶牛从木槽里喝水。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激物
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明亮的光和大声的声音是常见的刺激物，可以保持警觉。
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 /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

懒人，避免工作或努力的人
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
不要做洛费尔，帮我们做工作。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

决定性或灾难性的
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
他们的决定性决定改变了历史的进程。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

巅峰, 顶点
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
他达到了自己事业的巅峰。
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

节俭
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
她非常节俭，总是为未来存钱。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

虚假
Meaning
something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend
Example
The deal turned out to be a sham.
这笔交易被证明是虚假的。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

欣喜若狂
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
孩子们在赢得比赛后欣喜若狂。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

旗帜
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
队伍骄傲地举起了冠军旗帜。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲伤和沉思；感受或表达悲伤
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
忧郁的音乐让每个人都感到悲伤。
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

不屈不挠
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
自由战士们的不屈不挠的斗争导致了胜利。
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻醉品
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
警察查获了一大批麻醉品。
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

驻军
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
驻军抵御了入侵者的攻击。
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

策展人
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
策展人组织了一个新的古代文物展览。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。
C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剂
Meaning
A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.
Example
Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.
酒精在中枢神经系统中作为抑制剂发挥作用。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

仔细检查或检查
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
科学家在发布他的发现之前仔细检查了数据。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

生态友好的城市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
生态友好的城市化减少了环境退化。
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

沼泽
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
徒步旅行者陷入了一个沼泽。