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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。
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

在…之上; 上方
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
飞机飞过了云层上方。
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 /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 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

能力
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
她在学习新语言方面有很强的能力。
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

赎罪
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
该节日被庆祝为赎罪的日子。
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

使用押头韵
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
诗人经常押头韵来创造节奏。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

放弃
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人们常常放弃使用数字设备以提高集中力。
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

双手灵活
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
做双手都能使用的人在运动中有优势。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚蠢的
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
在没有检查天气的情况下开车进入暴风雨是一个愚蠢的主意。
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。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

神化, 顶峰
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
许多人认为文艺复兴是欧洲艺术和文化的巅峰。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
抓破皮疹只会加重病情。
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

愤怒
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
当他摔门时,他的愤怒显而易见。
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。
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

可疑的
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
他救村庄的故事可能是可疑的。
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

押韵
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
这首诗充满了押韵的词语,创造了音乐般的节奏。
B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

住宿
Meaning
Lodging; room and board; places to stay.
Example
The students had proper accommodations.
学生们有适当的住宿安排。
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。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
她唱得很美,还弹吉他。
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

做广告
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
他们在电视上做广告。
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

女祖先
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
她发现自己的女祖先来自孟加拉的一个小村庄。
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合并, 综合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
人工智能和大数据的融合正在改变行业。
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

反歧视的
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
反歧视运动是突破性的。
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

消耗
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
由于工作不满意,公司面临高员工流失率。
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

掺假物质
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
实验室在牛奶样本中发现了掺假物质。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

添加注释或评论
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Lǎoshī yāoqiú xuéshēng zài shī cí zhōng tiānjiā tāmen de jiěshì.
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 /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自主
Meaning
Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.
Example
Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.
自主系统确保更高的精确度。
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

负面影响
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
长时间看屏幕对手部肌肉有不良影响。
B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

建议
Meaning
to recommend what should be done; to give advice
Example
The doctor advised him to rest for a week.
医生建议他休息一周。
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

按字母顺序
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
这些名字在登记册中按字母顺序排列。
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

绝对
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
独裁者拥有对国家的绝对权力。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗氧化剂
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
水果和蔬菜富含抗氧化剂。
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

分成碎片
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
古老的帝国在战争中被撕裂成碎片。
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装的
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
银行被武装分子抢劫了。
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

上瘾
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
他对视频游戏的上瘾影响了他的学习。
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
系统的激活比预期的时间更长。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

微生物
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察到一个微生物在移动。
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。
A1 noun /ˈæp.əl/

Apple

苹果
Meaning
a round fruit with red, green, or yellow skin and white flesh
Example
I eat an apple every day for breakfast.
我每天早上吃一个苹果。
A1 adjective /ˈeɪbl/

able

能够
Meaning
having the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
She is able to speak three languages fluently.
她能说三种流利的语言。
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

以前
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
我在两年前见过她。
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

深奥
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
哲学辩论的深奥本质让许多人感到困惑。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痉挛药
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
医生开了一种抗痉挛药来缓解疼痛。
C1 noun /əˌlɪtəˈreɪʃən/

alliteration

头韵
Meaning
the occurrence of the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in close succession
Example
She used alliteration in her poem to add musicality.
她在诗中使用了头韵来增加音乐性。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

庇护
Meaning
Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.
Example
The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.
会议在联合国的支持下举行。
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
她遵守规则给委员会留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上升的,主导的
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
她是政治党派中的一位上升的领袖。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装饰
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
骑士穿着闪亮的盔甲。
C1 adjective /ədˈhiːsɪv/

Adhesive

粘性
Meaning
আঠালো; চটচটে;
Example
The adhesive tape stuck firmly to the wall.
粘合带牢牢地粘在墙上。
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

获得
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
该地区取得了显著的进展。
C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自我否定
Meaning
the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial
Example
The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.
僧侣的生活是对世俗快乐的完全自我否定。
B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

避免
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
快速的行动帮助避免了灾难。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

养蜂
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用,支持授粉。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

紫菀花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
紫色的紫菀花在秋天的花园里美丽地盛开。
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南极的
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
南极地区因其极端的寒冷和冰雪覆盖的景观而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

恰当
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
她的评论对于这个情况特别恰当。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

激活
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
工程师通过一个简单的开关激活了机器。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敌意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
他的演讲是由对政策的敌意驱动的。
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

审美家
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
艾斯泰特欣赏了画作的细节。
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

足够
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
食物足够适合小组。
B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

外星人
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
望远镜能够探测外星信号。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

进步
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.
Example
Technological advancement shapes the future.
技术进步塑造了未来。
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁决机构
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定机构对案件进行了审议。
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学术的
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
她有一个卓越的学术记录。
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

令人担忧
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
年轻人中的失业率令人担忧。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不正当地索取
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者不正当地把所有权力据为己有。
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

激怒
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
他粗鲁的言辞只会使同事们产生敌对情绪。
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
国王决定放弃王位。
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

阿萨福提达
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
一撮阿萨福提达为扁豆咖喱增添了独特的风味。
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

强调
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
灯光突出了画作的美感。
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建筑的
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
这座城市因其美丽的建筑设计而闻名。
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
委员会将在所有部门管理这项新政策。
B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

后果
Meaning
the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one
Example
The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.
地震的后果是毁灭性的。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人形的
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
这座雕像有着类似人类的形状。
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

已经; 预先; 之前
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
我今天的作业已经完成了。
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

急性
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
手术后,病人感到剧烈的疼痛。
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

避免
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
他尽量避免吃垃圾食品。
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
我可以问你一个关于作业的问题吗?
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
行政改革提高了效率。
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。
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
他适当地完成了任务,但下次可以改进。
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 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。
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

断言
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
她的断言她是对的遭遇了沉默。
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 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深渊
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
攀登者看着下面的黑暗深渊。
B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

雄心壮志的努力
Meaning
A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.
Example
Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.
阿尔忒弥斯是一次雄心勃勃的太空探索努力。
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。
A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

四月
Meaning
the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
April is known for its pleasant spring weather.
四月以宜人的春天天气而闻名。
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

不再
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
他不再住在这里。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古词
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
这首诗充满了古词,使其带有一种过时的味道。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

蜂箱养殖场
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
农民建造了一个新的蜂箱养殖场,以生产有机蜂蜜。
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横向地, 反对
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
一棵倒下的树横在路上,阻碍了交通。
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
医生注射了抗毒素来中和蛇毒。
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志向
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
他的志向是成为一名成功的企业家。
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

真实地
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
她真实地谈论自己的经历。
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

可实现的
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
从可实现的步骤开始,以保持动力。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

坚称
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
她坚称她是无辜的。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市议会成员
Meaning
An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.
Example
The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.
市议员提出了一个新的社区公园计划。
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

动画
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
这部电影的动画非常细致。
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。
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 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 /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。
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外观; 出现; 显示
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
她在活动中的出现让所有人都感到惊讶。
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。
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

预示
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
乌云预示着即将来临的风暴。
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

据称
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
他据称参与了抢劫。
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

表演
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
她正在学习表演,想成为一名专业演员。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

友好且愉快;性格好;善良
Meaning
friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind
Example
My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.
我的邻居非常友好,总是热情地问候每个人。