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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。
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

全景视图
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
从山顶，我们欣赏到城市的壮丽全景。
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
花朵在烈日下枯萎。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

过度伸展
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
那位政治家在做出无法兑现的承诺时，过度伸展了自己。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

牧师
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
军队牧师在战斗前提供了祷告。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

水力发电
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
水力发电促进绿色能源。
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 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

猖獗
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
腐败在市政府中蔓延。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

繁重
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
履行合同对公司来说是一项繁重的任务。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

有教养的
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
她是一个有教养的年轻女士，举止优雅。
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

异端分子
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
教会因他的激进思想而宣判他为异端分子。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

阴险的
Meaning
Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.
Example
The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.
错误信息的阴险传播可能会损害信任。
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火药
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
火药是在古代中国发明的。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

欢快地玩耍
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
孩子们整个下午在花园里欢快地玩耍。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
剧烈运动会引起出汗。
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神经可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
神经可塑性使大脑在受伤后能够重新连接。
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

正面
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
两辆车在交叉口发生了正面碰撞。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

纪念
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
为阵亡士兵举行了纪念仪式。
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信任
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
许多人不信任政治家。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。
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 /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

收取较少费用
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
店主不小心少收了我购买食品的钱。
C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
该地区几十年来一直受到宗派暴力的困扰。
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 /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

坦诚; 直率; 诚实
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
我很欣赏你对这个项目的坦诚意见。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

多余的
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
他的演讲包含了太多多余的细节。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

理性化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
他对错误的理性化并不令人信服。
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

华丽的，炫耀的
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
他开着一辆华丽的跑车穿过城市街道。
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

富饶，丰盈且奢华，尤其是指植物
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
山谷里充满了绿油油的田野。
C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

保持某事持续运行或长时间维持它
Meaning
To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.
Example
The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.
媒体有时会延续有害的刻板印象。
C1 verb /ɪmˈplɔːr/

implore

Meaning
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Example
She implored him to stay with her.
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

摆钟
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
钟摆在时钟内部来回摆动。
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

复制
Meaning
to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly
Example
The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.
科学家尝试复制实验以确保准确性。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌曲
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手演唱了一首感人的失恋歌曲。
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。
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 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

闹剧
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
会议变成了一场彻底的闹剧，大家都在争论。
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

饲料
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
农民储存了足够的饲料，以便牲畜能度过冬天。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
在暮光中，靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠诚
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
士兵宣誓效忠他们的国家。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姐妹情谊
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
女权主义运动在女性中创造了强烈的姐妹情谊感。
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

敏锐
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
他的商业敏锐帮助公司迅速成长。
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

调节器
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
政府为金融部门任命了新的调节器。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

意识到
Meaning
Having knowledge or being aware of something.
Example
He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.
他在开始这个项目之前就意识到风险。
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
当音乐会被取消时，混乱在观众中爆发。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

援助扩展
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
慈善机构为无家可归的人推出了一个新的援助扩展计划。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

过去的
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
他经常谈论过去时代的传统。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

禁令
Meaning
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
Example
The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.
法院发布了一项禁令，阻止公司污染河流。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

无法移动
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
事故发生后，他几周都无法移动。
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

撤销
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
法院因缺乏证据而撤销了决定。
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

蓬勃发展
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
这个蓬勃发展的技术行业吸引了许多投资者。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
纽约是一个繁忙的大都市，拥有数百万居民。
C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

复利
Meaning
The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.
Example
Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.
复利增加投资的价值，随着时间的推移。
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

干涉与自己无关的事情
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
他总是试图干涉别人的事务。
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

与牛奶或乳酸相关
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
剧烈运动可能会导致肌肉中乳酸的积聚。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

致敬; 尊敬; 颂扬
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
纪念活动是对那些为国捐躯的勇敢士兵的感人致敬。
C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

极乐
Meaning
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Example
She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时完全陷入了极乐。
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

间歇泉
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
这个喷泉喷发，水柱冲向天空。
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

绕着一颗恒星公转的星球，位于太阳系外
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
天文学家在过去十年发现了成千上万的外行星。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

贬低
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
他经常贬低同事以感到优越。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
狗已经接受了肠道寄生虫的治疗。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

不谨慎
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
他在公众场合提到计划是不谨慎的。
C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威胁
Meaning
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
Example
The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.
工人报告了管理层威胁的案例。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ɑːk/

Monarch

君主
Meaning
a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen
Example
The monarch addressed the nation on television.
君主在电视上向全国致辞。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

简单而不复杂；与乡村地区相关
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
那座乡村小屋有木梁和茅草屋顶。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

统治
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
帝国寻求对其邻国的统治。
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

甜酒
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
她在晚餐后提供了一小杯樱桃利口酒。
C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

皇家
Meaning
Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.
Example
The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.
女王带着皇家气质走进大厅。
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

衣边
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
她把裙子的边缘缝上去，弄短了它。
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷错误
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
书中有一个印刷错误。
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

堡垒, 防御工事
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
这座城堡作为抵御敌人攻击的堡垒而屹立。
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
莎士比亚是历史上最伟大的剧作家之一。
C1 verb /əˈtoʊn/

atone

赎回
Meaning
to make amends for a wrong or injury; to make reparation
Example
He tried to atone for his mistakes by helping others.
他试图通过帮助别人来赎回自己的错误。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

出生权利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

预谋
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
这个犯罪显然是预谋的。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

超越
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
公司在去年超越了它的竞争对手。
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
经理提交了新的办公室用品的要求。
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

婚姻
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
他们已经幸福地结婚二十年了。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

愤慨
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
在不公正的裁决之后，公众的愤慨情绪上升。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

招手示意
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
她挥手示意他走近一些。
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

收缩
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
蛇在吞噬之前把猎物收缩了。
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

两栖动物
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
两栖车能够在陆地和水中行驶。
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴民; 一个采取暴力行动的群体
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
一群愤怒的暴民聚集在大楼外。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

公正的; 中立的
Meaning
treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral
Example
A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.
一个好的法官必须在整个审判过程中保持公正。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

可防御的 / 合理的
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
她的决定在法律上是可防御的。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

电阻性
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
该材料具有电阻特性，能够减慢电流流动。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

其中;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
盒子里有许多宝藏，而其中包含着它的价值。
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

醉酒
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
他完全醉了，踉跄地走进了房间。
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

理工学院
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
她在她所在城市的知名理工学院学习工程学。
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

放大
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
显微镜可以放大微小的物体以便更好地观察。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

无畏
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
那个无畏的旅行者独自探险了丛林。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

过程稳定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷空气确保植物的过程稳定性。
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/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

污点，脏污的印记
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
她不小心把口红弄到餐巾纸上了。
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 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

切线的
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
他的评论与讨论的主题有点关系。
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

脚手架
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
工人们搭建了脚手架来粉刷建筑物的外部。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

专制
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
经理的专制风格使员工不愿意分享他们的想法。
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投机者
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
房地产投机者购买了土地，希望其价值会增加。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

虔诚的
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
这位虔诚的僧侣每天花费数小时祈祷。
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

峡谷
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
河流在山脉中切割出一条深深的峡谷。
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

发掘
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
考古学家在遗址发掘了古代文物。
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

讲台
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
政治家在讲台上发表了演讲。
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 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分支
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
这家初创公司是一个大型科技公司分支。
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

涉水而行
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
孩子们在浅水河中行走。
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

酒
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
他们为派对买了酒。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

唤起回忆的
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
雨的气味让我想起了我在村里的童年。
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

孤僻
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
事件发生后，他变得孤僻，并避开了他的朋友。
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

充满活力
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
她因其充满活力的个性而受到赞赏。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

黑暗; 悲伤; 忧郁
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚重的云层将黑暗笼罩在山谷上，让一切看起来昏暗和忧郁。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

悔过的; 懊悔的; 后悔的
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
悔过的窃贼归还了被盗的钱。
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

极其疲惫; 累坏了
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
我工作了一整天，现在完全累坏了。