C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公开宣誓

Meaning

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

Example

He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.

他毫不犹豫地公开宣誓忠诚于事业。

C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的

Meaning

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Example

Something seems amiss with the car's engine.

汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行动

Meaning

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Example

Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.

需要立即采取行动来控制污染。

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

放大

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

麦克风增强了她的声音。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪst/

Artist

艺术家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings

Example

The artist painted a beautiful landscape.

艺术家画了一幅美丽的风景画。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

恰当地

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

她为活动穿着得体。

C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

简短、机智且富有教育意义的谚语或格言

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

她总是有一个机智的阿波夫塞姆，在会议上分享。

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

惊叹

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

孩子们惊讶地看着烟花。

C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

减轻

Meaning

To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.

Example

The medicine helps attenuate the pain.

这种药有助于缓解疼痛。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

赦免

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府宣布了对所有政治犯的赦免。

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。

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

贫血

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

医生为她的贫血状态开了铁补充剂。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

可鄙

Meaning

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

Example

They lived in abject poverty.

他们生活在可鄙的贫困中。

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。

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

她在一个充满爱的收养家庭中长大。

C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

吃惊的

Meaning

by surprise; unexpectedly

Example

I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.

我被他突然的宣布吓到了。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。

C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

固执的; 坚定的; 不屈不挠的

Meaning

একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;

Example

She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.

她在决定离开公司时非常坚持。

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

预期的增长超出了城市的容量。

B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

账户

Meaning

a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event

Example

She opened a savings account at the bank.

她在银行开设了一个储蓄账户。

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

锚

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

船只在港口投下了锚。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言

Meaning

A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.

Example

His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.

他的演讲充满了关于生活和成功的格言。

C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

战舰舰队

Meaning

A large fleet of warships.

Example

The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.

西班牙的阿尔马达在1588年向英国进发。

B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

奖项

Meaning

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

她因出色的表现获得了奖项。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

默许的

Meaning

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

Example

He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.

他露出了一个默许的微笑，同意了这个计划。

C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

臂环

Meaning

a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament

Example

The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.

传统舞者佩戴着金色的臂环，在聚光灯下闪闪发光。

B1 noun /ˈælkəhɒl/

alcohol

Meaning

A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.

Example

Too much alcohol can damage your liver.

C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning

An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.

Example

Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.

B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助

Meaning

help or support, typically of a practical nature

Example

The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.

志愿者为洪水受害者提供了帮助。

B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

焦虑的; 担心的

Meaning

feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern

Example

She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.

她因即将到来的面试而感到焦虑。

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

有吸引力地

Meaning

in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration

Example

The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.

这个房间用柔和的灯光和植物装饰得很有吸引力。

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

分配

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

经理将给新员工分配任务。

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。

B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

景点; 吸引力;

Meaning

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

Example

The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.

这个博物馆是这个城市吸引游客的主要景点。

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧师赦免了他所有的罪。

B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

牛油果

Meaning

a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets

Example

Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.

牛油果富含健康脂肪，在沙拉和吐司中很受欢迎。

C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

友好地，以友善的方式

Meaning

in a friendly and pleasant manner

Example

They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.

他们友善地讨论了这个问题，没有争论。

C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

圆形剧场

Meaning

A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.

Example

The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.

音乐会在一个古老的圆形剧场举行。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

她在医学院学习人体解剖学。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

总是; 永远; 每时每刻

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

她总是早早地到达工作。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。

A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

任何

Meaning

one, some, or all, without specifying which

Example

Do you have any questions?

你有任何问题吗?

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

天真, 简单

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。

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 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

掺假

Meaning

to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality

Example

The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.

该公司因将其产品篡改成便宜的化学品而被罚款。

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。

C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

重新

Meaning

In a new or different way; once more.

Example

After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.

失败后，她决定重新开始她的生活。

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。

A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

出现

Meaning

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

Example

She appeared suddenly at the door.

她突然出现在门口。

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友谊

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

该条约帮助维护邻国之间的友好关系。

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

一种类似猴子的大家伙 / 模仿

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

孩子们经常模仿大人的行为。

C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

涂油, 奉献

Meaning

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

Example

The priest anointed the king with holy oil.

神父用圣油涂抹国王。

C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

之前提到的

Meaning

mentioned before; previously stated

Example

The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.

之前提到的条件必须在批准前完成。

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

她默默地点了点头。

C1 noun /ədˈhiːʒən/

adhesion

附着

Meaning

the process or state of sticking to something

Example

Strong adhesion is needed for the tiles to stay in place.

瓷砖保持在原位需要强附着力。

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。

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

援助; 支持

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

她在项目中提供了帮助。

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 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。

C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

聚合, 总体

Meaning

A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.

Example

The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.

数据已被聚合，以提供市场的更清晰图像。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美学的

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建筑师注重建筑的美学平衡。

C1 noun /ˈænvɪl/

anvil

铁砧

Meaning

A heavy iron block used by blacksmiths for hammering and shaping metal.

Example

The blacksmith placed the hot iron on the anvil.

铁匠将热铁放在铁砧上。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

关于

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

我们昨天谈论了新项目。

B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

攻击

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example

He was charged with assault after the fight.

他在打斗后因袭击被指控。

C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

Example

Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.

C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

通过摩擦磨损

Meaning

to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

Example

The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.

粗糙的布料容易磨损皮肤。

C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批评

Meaning

Strong criticism or censure.

Example

The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.

该政策遭到公众的严厉批评。

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

惊讶

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

她带着惊讶看着魔术师。

B1 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

额外的

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

老师给学生布置了额外的作业。

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。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工地;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

湖泊是人工创建的，旨在灌溉。

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 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

Example

The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.

医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。

C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

护身符; 护符

Meaning

an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease

Example

She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.

她戴着一条银色的护身符在脖子上祈求好运。

C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全的, 绝对的

Meaning

complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')

Example

His excuse was arrant nonsense.

他的借口是完全的胡说八道。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

确认

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

她因对该项目的贡献而获得确认。

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

极其糟糕 / 可怕

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

团队的表现非常糟糕。

A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

公寓

Meaning

a set of rooms forming a residence within a building

Example

She rented an apartment in the city center.

她在市中心租了一套公寓。

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。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

司机加速超车。

C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

可憎的事物

Meaning

a thing that causes disgust or hatred

Example

Slavery was considered an abomination.

奴隶制被认为是一种可憎的事物。

B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老的

Meaning

having lived for a specified number of years; old

Example

The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.

年老的男人坐在公园里，看着孩子们玩耍。

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

准确地，毫无错误地，正确地

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

她准确地预测了选举结果。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

榆树

Meaning

A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.

Example

The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.

榆树在河岸旁茂密生长。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

红棕色

Meaning

reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair

Example

She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.

她有一头长长的红棕色头发，在阳光下闪闪发光。

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

差不多

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

他差点错过了火车。

B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

意识

Meaning

Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.

Example

Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.

传播意识对于拯救蝴蝶至关重要。

C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

手风琴 (乐器)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

音乐家在手风琴上演奏了一首愉快的旋律。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

工匠

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

工匠创造了一件美丽的木雕。

C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少

Meaning

to become less intense or widespread

Example

The storm began to abate after midnight.

暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他主义

Meaning

Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.

她的利他主义本性促使她为慈善事业做志愿者工作。

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

这间新公寓明亮且通风。

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

实惠

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

这家餐厅为家庭提供实惠的餐点。

C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Meaning

a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language

Example

After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.

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 /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

测量的准确性非常重要。

A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加

Meaning

to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of

Example

I will attend the conference next week.

我下周会参加会议。

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。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

他收到了他申请的承认。

C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解

Meaning

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

Example

The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.

老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住所

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

他们邀请我们去他们简朴的住所。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

尖刻和愤怒

Meaning

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

Example

The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.

辩论在争议性评论后变得尖刻。

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。

C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拜 / 深厚的爱

Meaning

deep love and respect; worship

Example

The fans showed their adoration for the singer.

粉丝们展示了他们对歌手的崇拜。

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。

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。

C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

隶属关系

Meaning

The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.

Example

His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.

他与公司的隶属关系持续了十年。

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

分配

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

教育预算的分配必须增加。

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

过度奉承

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

粉丝们在演员的表演后赞美了他。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自动

Meaning

without human control or intervention; done by itself

Example

The door closes automatically after you enter.

门在你进入后自动关闭。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

酒店与购物中心相邻。