C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

先锋

Meaning

New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.

Example

Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.

先锋设计重新定义了餐饮体验。

C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

直觉

Meaning

The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Example

Her intuition told her something was wrong.

她的直觉告诉她有些不对劲。

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

营养

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

适当的营养对儿童的发展至关重要。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

逆行的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

该政策被视为人权的倒退步骤。

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 /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

开明的; 觉悟的; 智慧的;

Meaning

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

Example

The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.

那位开明的老师与她的所有学生分享了智慧。

C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

过多的数量

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

She has a plethora of books on her shelf.

她的书架上有过多的书籍。

C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

回响

Meaning

To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.

Example

The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.

爆炸声在山谷中回响。

C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

解除武装

Meaning

to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile

Example

The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.

士兵们被命令解除叛乱分子的武装。

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 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不朽的

Meaning

living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory

Example

Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.

传说中英雄是不朽的存在。

C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封锁

Meaning

an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

Example

The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.

海军封锁阻止了物资到达港口。

C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行人员

Meaning

A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

Example

The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.

名人带着她的随行人员和保镖到达了。

C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

雀斑

Meaning

a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun

Example

Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.

她的脸上覆盖着可爱的雀斑，每年夏天都会出现。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

与狗有关的 / 犬齿

Meaning

Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals

Example

The police trained a canine unit for search operations.

警察训练了一个警犬单位进行搜寻工作。

C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

校准

Meaning

The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.

Example

The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.

秤的准确性取决于定期校准。

C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

失败

Meaning

to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely

Example

The new movie flopped at the box office.

新电影在票房上失败了。

C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

一个较大塔楼或建筑物顶部的小塔

Meaning

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

Example

The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.

城堡由驻守在塔楼中的士兵守卫。

C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度

Meaning

Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.

Example

High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.

高速列车显著减少了旅行时间。

C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

脆弱的

Meaning

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

Example

The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.

这把椅子太脆弱了，无法支撑他的重量。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

不设防的

Meaning

not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information

Example

In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.

在一个不设防的时刻，她揭示了她对这个项目的真实感受。

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

原住民传统

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

吉大港山区的原住民传统独特。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

对少数民族的迫害在全球范围内遭到谴责。

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 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

污名化

Meaning

to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

Example

People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.

患有某些疾病的人常常被不公正地污名化。

C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部

Meaning

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

Example

He complained of pain in his abdomen.

他抱怨腹部疼痛。

C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

折旧

Meaning

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

Example

The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.

五年后，汽车的折旧率很高。

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

三脚架

Meaning

A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.

Example

The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.

摄影师将他的相机放在三脚架上。

C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

教条

Meaning

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Example

The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.

宗教领袖严格遵守传统的教条。

C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

图书装订工

Meaning

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

Example

The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.

老图书装订工仔细恢复了古老的手稿。

C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

法令

Meaning

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

Example

The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.

国王发布了一个禁烟令，禁止在公共场所吸烟。

C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

嫁接; 腐败

Meaning

a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business

Example

The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.

园丁用嫁接法将不同品种的苹果树结合在一起。

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɜː.sənˈeɪ.ʃən/

impersonation

冒充他人

Meaning

The action of pretending to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or fraud.

Example

Online impersonation is a serious cybercrime.

网络冒充他人是一种严重的网络犯罪。

C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定，显得非常自负。

C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家

Meaning

a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine

Example

The columnist wrote an article about climate change.

专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。

C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

狗舍; 养犬或寄养犬的场所

Meaning

a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs

Example

The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.

狗狗在后院的木狗舍里舒适地睡着了。

C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸发

Meaning

to turn into vapor or gas

Example

The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.

太阳的热量可以使水从表面蒸发。

C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

热情地

Meaning

in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely

Example

You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.

你被热情邀请参加我们的婚礼仪式。

C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流

Meaning

Of mediocre or inferior quality.

Example

The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.

这部电影很有趣，但与原版相比明显是二流的。

C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

认知

Meaning

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Example

Cognition plays a key role in learning.

认知在学习中起着关键作用。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

宽容的

Meaning

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

Example

The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.

宽容的母亲让孩子晚点才睡。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

传授

Meaning

to make information known; to bestow or communicate

Example

The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.

老师将宝贵的知识传授给她的学生。

C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

陶醉

Meaning

to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in

Example

They revel in their success.

他们沉浸在成功中。

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主权

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

主权对国家的身份至关重要。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水培

Meaning

Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.

Example

Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.

水培技术允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

覆盖苔藓的；生苔的

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

这棵老树干上覆盖着苔藓，并且被绿色植物覆盖。

C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

润滑

Meaning

The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.

Example

Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.

眼睛的润滑对健康至关重要。

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 /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不得体

Meaning

Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.

Example

His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.

他不得体的言论让晚餐桌上的每个人都感到尴尬。

C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福

Meaning

To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.

Example

The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

不断的；持续的

Meaning

continuing without pause or interruption; endless

Example

The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.

不断的雨下了三天。

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

预言的

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

他的预言之言在多年后实现了。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

快速且灵活

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

初创团队在应对市场变化时非常灵活。

C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

变得苍白

Meaning

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

Example

She blanched at the sight of blood.

她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。

C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴虐

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

Example

The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.

暴虐的统治者让所有的反对派都沉默了。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

受人尊敬的

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

这位受人尊敬的教授获得了奖项。

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 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

三倍，尖高音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

公司的利润在两年内翻了三倍。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

热情的; 狂热的; 激情的

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

她是环保事业的热情支持者。

C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

陪伴者

Meaning

An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.

Example

The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.

老师在学校舞会期间担任了陪伴者的角色。

C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

揭穿，揭露虚假

Meaning

Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).

Example

Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.

科学家揭穿了疫苗导致自闭症的神话。

C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

搞乱

Meaning

to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something

Example

He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.

他把文件搞乱了，找不到报告。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

无意的, 非故意的

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

她的无意错误导致了项目的延迟。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常恼火

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

在他的重复错误后，她给了他一个非常恼火的眼神。

C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花环; 花冠;

Meaning

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

Example

The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.

新娘在传统仪式中佩戴了美丽的花环。

C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

亵渎

Meaning

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

Example

In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.

在某些国家，亵渎是可受处罚的罪行。

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

狂热

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

销售公告在商场引发了一场购物狂潮。

C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除

Meaning

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example

Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.

成绩优异的学生可以免除期末考试。

C1 noun /meər/

Mare

母马

Meaning

an adult female horse

Example

The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.

美丽的母马在草地上飞奔。

C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜意识

Meaning

Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.

Example

Fears often come from the subconscious mind.

恐惧常常来自潜意识。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸的，向外弯曲的

Meaning

curved or rounded outward

Example

The lens has a convex shape to focus light.

该镜片具有凸形状以聚焦光线。

C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性

Meaning

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

Example

She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.

她向所有孩子展示了母亲般的关爱和温情。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不雅的

Meaning

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

Example

He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.

他因为说了不雅的话而受到警告。

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象征主义

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

小说中的象征主义运用巧妙。

C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

由于摩擦而导致的皮肤或表面的擦伤或磨损

Meaning

a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction

Example

He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.

他在摔倒后膝盖上受了一个轻微的擦伤。

C1 noun /vərˈnækjələr/

vernacular

方言

Meaning

the language or dialect spoken by ordinary people in a particular region

Example

He gave his speech in the local vernacular so everyone could understand.

他用当地的方言发表了演讲，以便每个人都能理解。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

颤动

Meaning

a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground

Example

A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.

在地震前感到了轻微的颤动。

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

辅助

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

医院有一个备用发电机，以防紧急情况。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私

Meaning

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

Example

The judge remained disinterested in the case.

法官在案件中保持无私。

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 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 /dʌsk/

Dusk

黄昏; 傍晚

Meaning

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

Example

They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.

他们在黄昏时分在海滩上走，观看日落。

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

可折叠的

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

她为露营买了一个可折叠的椅子。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

强效; 强大的; 有效的

Meaning

having great strength, power, or effect; influential

Example

The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.

这药效强，应该小心服用。

C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

挥舞

Meaning

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

Example

He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.

他挥舞着剑把入侵者吓走了。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

无效

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.

Example

The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.

经理无效的领导导致团队失去了动力。

C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵扰, 在某个地方出现异常大量的昆虫或动物

Meaning

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

Example

The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.

厨房里蚂蚁的侵扰导致了立即采取害虫控制措施。

C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

上锁

Meaning

to fasten or close something with a latch

Example

She latched the door before leaving the house.

她在离开房子之前把门锁上了。

C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔离

Meaning

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

Example

The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.

僧侣选择在山中独自生活。

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

反应能力

Meaning

The quality of reacting quickly and positively

Example

The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.

经理欣赏她对客户反馈的反应能力。

C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

原子核

Meaning

The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

Example

The nucleus consists of protons.

原子核由质子组成。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

尘世的; 物质的; 世界的

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Example

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

他专注于尘世的乐趣，而不是精神上的成长。

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

掠夺者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

掠夺者在战斗后劫掠了村庄。

C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒险

Meaning

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

Example

Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.

他们的夏季冒险包括露营和登山。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

骑士风范

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

他是骑士风范，总是为他人开门。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

狼吞虎咽

Meaning

to eat something quickly and greedily

Example

The children gobbled their food in minutes.

孩子们在几分钟内狼吞虎咽地吃完了他们的食物。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

三胞胎

Meaning

One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.

Example

The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.

这个家庭很惊讶他们有三胞胎而不是双胞胎。

C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐

Meaning

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

Example

The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.

药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

杂质

Meaning

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

Example

The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.

科学家去除了水样中的所有杂质。

C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺骗; 欺诈; 谎言

Meaning

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth

Example

His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.

当关于他资历的真相浮出水面时，他的欺骗行为被揭露了。

C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

凌乱

Meaning

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

Example

He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.

他带着凌乱的头发和皱巴巴的衣服来了。

C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外籍人士

Meaning

a person who lives outside their native country

Example

Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.

许多外籍人士聚集在城市的国际社区中。

C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

仁慈或慈爱

Meaning

The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.

Example

His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.

他的仁慈使他赢得了贫穷者的尊重。

C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味

Meaning

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

Example

The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.

这部电影很有趣，但中间有点缓慢且乏味。

C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

热心的

Meaning

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.

Example

The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.

热心的志愿者们为事业不知疲倦地工作。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

巫术

Meaning

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

Example

The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.

村民们相信疾病是由巫术引起的。

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 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

激发

Meaning

To give energy or vitality to something or someone.

Example

The motivational speech helped energize the team.

激励演讲帮助激励了团队。

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高的, 壮丽的, 庄严的

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

那座山脉的崇高美景让我屏住了呼吸。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主义

Meaning

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

Example

Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.

保守主义重视传统和渐进的发展。

畸形; 身体畸形

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

事故导致他左手出现了永久性畸形。