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C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

阿凡达
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
她将自己的社交媒体头像更换为新的卡通形象。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

拆解
Meaning
to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of
Example
Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.
工人们将在下个月拆除旧桥。
C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拜者
Meaning
Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.
Example
The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.
国王因其对财富的偶像崇拜而受到批评。
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

技术的; 专业的;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
手册包含操作机器的技术说明。
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛发
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
猫的毛发触感柔软而温暖。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

震惊
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众震惊。
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
她要求他详细说明他的提议。
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保护者
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
这只狗被视为家庭的保护者。
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

悔恼
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
在道歉后,他的悔恼显而易见。
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

金色蝴蝶
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
金色蝴蝶是美丽和自然的象征。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

坏疽
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
如果不治疗,伤口可能会导致坏疽。
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公开斗殴
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
警方被叫去制止体育场外的一场打斗。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

干燥的; 无湿气或液体; 无聊
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
沙漠的气候非常干燥。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

无法控制的; 失控
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
没有适当的监督,班级变得无法控制。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

当代的, 现代的
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
她喜欢现代艺术展览。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最高级
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
她的表现是最高级的,赢得了站立的掌声。
C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

动荡
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
他们有一段充满波动的关系,起伏不定。
A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

理发师
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair
Example
The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.
理发师在婚礼前给我做了一个时尚的发型。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
他对环境保护充满热情。
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

拼贴画
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
她用旧杂志的照片制作了一幅拼贴画。
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

躲避
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
拳击手成功躲开了对手的拳头。
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
C1 adjective /dɪˈvaʊt/

devout

虔诚
Meaning
Deeply religious or sincere.
Example
He is a devout believer who prays every day.
他是一个虔诚的信徒,每天都祈祷。
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。
C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地
Meaning
An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.
Example
The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.
小屋被一片宁静的草地包围着。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
天文学家在星座中发现了一个新的诺瓦。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

不可修复的
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
事故导致了他脊柱的不可修复损伤。
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

倡议
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
美国宇航局将人类送上月球的创意是雄心勃勃的。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

平凡
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
这篇演讲因其平凡和缺乏原创性而受到批评。
B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解
Meaning
to understand or grasp the meaning of something
Example
It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.
理解灾难的规模很困难。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

值得; 配得上; 尊重的;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
她的慈善工作使她配得上人道主义奖。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

过度的
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
她在手机上花费了过多的时间。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
他是一个著名的社会主义作家。
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

高热量的
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
巧克力热量很高,所以应该适量食用。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

著名
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
他是文学领域的一位著名作家。
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐用性
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
材料的耐用性会影响性能。
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

糟糕
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
他在得了流感后感觉很糟糕。
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像崇拜
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
粉丝们常常因为他们的才华和生活方式而崇拜名人。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊdiəs/

odious

可憎的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
这位独裁者因他可憎的罪行而被记住。
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚犯
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
监狱里有超过一千名囚犯。
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

挤压
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
她挤压牙膏管,想把最后一点挤出来。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

未开发的; 未成熟的; 原始的
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
未开发的土地后来被改建成了一个公园。
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

张扬的
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
她戴着一条张扬的项链,吸引了所有人的注意。
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 /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

瘦弱而强壮
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
那个瘦弱的运动员以惊人的速度和敏捷性移动。
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

减少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
空气污染减少了。
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒绝; 拒绝接受
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
他拒绝合作让项目变得更难。
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
我每天早上7点醒来。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水在常温下是液体。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。
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。
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

马东娜 (圣母玛利亚)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
文艺复兴时期的画作描绘了一位抱着耶稣婴儿的马东娜。
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
农民用井里的清水填满了桶。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

缝合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医生使用了缝合线来闭合伤口。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

犹豫或失去力量或动力
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

顾问
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
学校的顾问帮助学生应对压力。
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

人性
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
善良是人性最伟大的表现之一。
C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

修剪
Meaning
to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears
Example
The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.
农民将在春天修剪羊毛。
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
法律旨在保护少数民族的权利。
B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself
Example
She remained calm and collected during the crisis.
在危机中,她保持冷静和收拾好自己。
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

音乐会
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
我们昨晚去了一场音乐会,并享受了现场音乐。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

新闻学
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
他学习新闻学成为新闻记者。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

可食用的
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
野餐篮子里装满了美味的可食用物品。
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

程序
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
程序在上午9点准时开始。
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
农民阉割了年轻的公牛,以便更容易管理它们。
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 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

享乐主义
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
富人的生活方式常被批评为纯粹的享乐主义。
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

丰富
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
冬天蔬菜的丰富程度令人惊讶。
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

不良影响
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
塑料使用对环境产生不良影响。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

糟糕地
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
队伍在锦标赛中表现得非常糟糕。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

狡猾
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
他想出了一个狡猾的计划来赢得比赛。
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
电影在第一周赚了超过一百万美元。
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

蘑菇
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
披萨上撒上了新鲜的蘑菇。
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

警告的
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
她投给他一个警告的眼神。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

领导
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
她领导了环保意识的运动。
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

基石物种
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
狼是调节猎物种群的基石物种。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

葡萄干
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
她在燕麦饼干中加入了葡萄干,以增加甜味。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

七月
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
七月通常是一年中最热的月份。
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 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

乐于助人
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
酒店的工作人员非常乐于助人且友好。
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

情感性
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
他的情感性常常影响他的决策。
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

领主
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
农民被迫向他们的领主交税。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。
C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

堕落的
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
这部电影描述了一个堕落罪犯的生活。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

耽搁
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
不要耽搁,否则你会错过火车。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救赎
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
故事围绕救赎的主题展开。
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

短期的
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
投资股票可以带来短期收益。
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

方面
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
健康的一个重要方面是规律运动。
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生产, 繁殖
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
许多动物在有利的条件下快速繁殖。
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

极化
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
有争议的决定使公众意见分成了两个对立的阵营。
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美丽的女人
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
她是那个晚上舞会的美丽女士。
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

阈值, 临界点
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
一旦达到害虫种群的阈值,必须采取措施。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

使某人或某物显得愚蠢,或阻碍效率和热情
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
重复的任务似乎使工人的创造力变得迟钝。
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公正无私
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
法官因其公正无私的案件处理方式而受到赞扬。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
丰盛的餐食满足了他的饥饿。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

清醒
Meaning
Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.
Example
She was fully conscious after the surgery.
她在手术后完全清醒。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

使...易患
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
他的基因可能使他容易得糖尿病。
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

角色
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
她在项目中的角色至关重要。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低沉的男性嗓音 / 贝斯吉他
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
他在音乐会弹奏了贝斯吉他。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

破旧的
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

假装
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
孩子们假装成超级英雄。
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

缓解
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
善意的话帮助缓解了她的焦虑。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容词
Meaning
a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state
Example
The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.
形容词为名词提供更多信息。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不宽容
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
他不能容忍与自己意见不同的任何观点。
A2 verb /ʃeɪk/

shake

摇动
Meaning
to move quickly back and forth; to tremble
Example
The earthquake made the building shake.
地震让建筑物摇动。
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美学的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
建筑的美学设计吸引了许多游客。
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

塞进
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
她把毯子围绕着婴儿,这样他就保持温暖。
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

聚会
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
我们上周末参加了一个家庭聚会。
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

星期二
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
我们定于星期二开会。
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
重力将物体吸引到地球表面。
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

取消
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
法院决定取消合同。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突如其来的; 突然的; 出乎意料的;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
天气发生了突如其来的变化。
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。