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B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

等待
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
我们满怀期待地等待你的回应。
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。
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

农业的
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
农业进步提高了食品安全。
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

扩大
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
政治家试图通过夸张的说法来扩大自己的权力。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

对立
Meaning
active hostility or opposition
Example
There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.
两党之间有明显的对立。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

特定群体的行话
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
小偷们用一种外人无法理解的阿尔戈语言交流。
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 /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
他表达了对种族歧视的厌恶。
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。
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

假设
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
我假设他会迟到会议。
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

别名
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
罪犯以'影子'为别名。
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

院长
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
院长欢迎游客来到修道院。
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

可怕的; 极其糟糕或令人不悦的
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
监狱的条件非常糟糕。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

可憎的
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚犯们被关押在可憎的条件下。
B1 noun /aɪl/

aisle

走道
Meaning
a passage between rows of seats or shelves
Example
She walked down the aisle to find her seat.
她走过走道找到了她的座位。
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止；流产
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，飞行员决定中止任务。
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

评估员
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
一位外部评估员审查了项目报告。
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。
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。
B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

出现
Meaning
to begin to exist or to happen
Example
Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.
如果你没有提前计划，问题可能会出现。
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 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

感激
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
我真的很感激你在这个项目中的帮助。
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放弃
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
由于洪水，他们不得不放弃他们的房子。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

与爱相关的
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
诗人的诗句充满了爱情主题。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

巅峰, 顶点
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
他达到了自己事业的巅峰。
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

有趣的; 好笑的; 娱乐的
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
孩子们觉得小丑的表演非常有趣。
B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事件; 事务;
Meaning
an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with
Example
The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.
婚礼是一个盛大的事件，邀请了数百位宾客。
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

广告
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
我在线看视频时经常跳过广告。
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

认证
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
大学已经获得了国家教育委员会的认证。
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

安珀桑德
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
在公司名称中使用安珀桑德代替'和'这个词。
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

歪斜
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
墙上的画稍微歪斜。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

忧虑
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
对鱼类资源减少的忧虑正在增加。
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

叶片脱落
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
秋季的标志是树叶从树木上脱落。
B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

惊吓
Meaning
to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb
Example
The loud noise alarmed the residents.
巨响吓到了居民。
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

先进
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
他正在学习高级数学。
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

预兆, 保护
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
该项目在政府的保护下启动。
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

字母表
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
孩子们通常在学习阅读单词之前先学习字母表。
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失败的
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
他们登山的失败尝试以撤退告终。
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

采用
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
全球电动车的采用正在增加。
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

无色的
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
设计师选择了黑色、白色和灰色的无色调色板。
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 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交替，替代
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生们在在线和离线课程之间轮流上课。
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

飞机
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
军用飞机飞越了城市。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
他的异常行为让会议上的每个人都感到震惊。
A1 noun /eər/

Air

空气
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
新鲜空气对健康至关重要。
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。
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
委员会的成立是为了裁定各方之间的争议。
C2 noun /əˈsɜːrbəti/

acerbity

尖刻
Meaning
bitterness or sharpness of tone, manner, or taste
Example
The acerbity of his remarks left everyone silent.
他评论的尖刻让所有人都沉默了。
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

增强的, 改进的, 扩展的
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
新软件提供了增强现实功能。
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.
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界创造之前
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
一些神话讲述了在秩序建立之前的安特蒙丹混乱。
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

冒险的
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
他们参加了像皮划艇和远足这样的冒险活动。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
商店专门出售婚礼服装。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

观众
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
表演结束后，观众热烈鼓掌。
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 /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
学校举行了一个集会来讨论新的规则。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

高音 (成人歌唱声部)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
她在合唱团中美妙地唱着高音部分。
A1 adverb /əˈɡen/

Again

再
Meaning
once more; another time; in addition
Example
I need to read this book again to understand it better.
我需要再次阅读这本书，以更好地理解它。
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

建筑学
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
古代建筑学令人着迷。
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

艾滋病
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
艾滋病是一个重大全球健康问题。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

无论如何
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
我很累，但我还是去了会议。
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

伏击
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
士兵们计划在黎明时伏击敌人。
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。
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正极
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
电池的正极在长时间使用后被腐蚀了。
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

焦急地
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
她焦急地等待考试结果。
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

适用
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
此规则也适用于眼部护理。
B2 noun əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti

accountability

问责制
Meaning
The fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.
Example
Accountability is key to maintaining trust in any system.
问责制是保持任何系统中的信任的关键。
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒənt/

agent

代理人
Meaning
A person who acts on behalf of another person or organization.
Example
The real estate agent showed us several houses.
房地产经纪人向我们展示了几套房子。
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

指控
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
她对她的同事提出了盗窃指控。
B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

积累
Meaning
to gather or collect things gradually over time
Example
She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.
她通过聪明的投资成功地积累了财富。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

一臂之力
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
她带着一臂之力的书走进了图书馆。
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

被吸引
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
她被出国留学的想法吸引了。
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。
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

演员
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
那位著名的演员凭借在新电影中的表现赢得了奖项。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
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.
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

相似; 以相同的方式
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
这两个姐妹看起来非常相似。
B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

收购, 获取, 获得
Meaning
An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.
Example
The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.
公司的收购策略促进了增长。
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。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

指控
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
这些指控已被一个国际组织调查。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

反高潮
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
电影的结局是一个反高潮，在如此激动人心的故事之后。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

在演讲或写作中使用的短小有趣的故事
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
一个合适的位置插入小故事能让演讲更加容易理解。
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

贵族; 贵族阶层的人
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
那个贵族住在一座宏伟的城堡里。
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

空气污染
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
工厂的空气污染导致了第一个环境运动的出现。
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
他把她的批评当作个人的侮辱。
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

意识到
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
她意识到其中的风险。
B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命
Meaning
to choose someone for a job or position
Example
The board will appoint a new director.
董事会将任命一位新董事。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

also

也
Meaning
in addition; too
Example
She sings beautifully and also plays the guitar.
她唱得很美，还弹吉他。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全理解并吸收；融入自己的知识或文化
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民们常常在适应新文化时遇到困难。
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

震惊的
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
她被魔术师不可思议的把戏震惊了。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

不可知论者
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
他描述自己是一个不可知论者，而不是一个无神论者。
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

充足的；足够的；丰富的
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
我们有足够的时间在最后期限前完成项目。
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。
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。
C2 adjective /əˈkɪliən/

achillean

阿基里斯式
Meaning
like or characteristic of Achilles; strong but vulnerable
Example
His achillean pride made him blind to danger.
他的阿基里斯式骄傲让他对危险视而不见。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

像叔叔一样友善
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
他有一种让每个人都感到舒适的阿冯库拉尔风度。
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

行政; 管理
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
大学行政管理宣布了新的政策。
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

使适应
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
她很快适应了新团队的需求。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

权威的
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
她用权威的语气说话，令房间安静下来。
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.
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

害怕
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
她学习考古学以了解古代文明。
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。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

模糊的预兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
这部剧提供了即将到来的政治动荡的模糊预兆。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同位语 (并列语法)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
在短语'我的朋友约翰'中，'约翰'这个词与'我的朋友'同位。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
国歌在足球比赛前奏响。
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋天的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

宣告无罪
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪审团决定将被告从所有指控中无罪释放。
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飞机
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
飞机从机场跑道平稳起飞。
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。
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。
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。