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C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

烦扰, 打扰
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
记者不断用问题打扰政治人物。
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

懒人，避免工作或努力的人
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
不要做洛费尔，帮我们做工作。
C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

缓解
Meaning
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.
Example
Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.
应对气候变化的缓解需要集体努力。
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

金丝雀
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
金丝雀在它的笼子里唱得非常动听。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引渡
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
政府同意将逃犯引渡到他的祖国。
C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

倾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.
Example
She has an inclination towards helping others.
她有帮助他人的倾向。
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆炸
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
突如其来的爆炸震动了整个大楼。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

坚韧
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
他在解决问题时的坚韧让他取得了成功。
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。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点燃
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
火花在几秒钟内点燃了干叶。
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

拐杖, 支撑
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
他在摔断腿后不得不用拐杖。
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未开化者;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古罗马人认为所有在他们帝国之外的人都是野蛮人。
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

低语
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前低声念了一句祷告。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

选区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
她在自己的选区内不知疲倦地竞选。
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物物交换
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代文明使用物物交换系统进行贸易。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

衰老
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
他的健忘被归因于衰老。
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

浅紫色
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的浅紫色连衣裙参加了聚会。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多样性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
该项目面临着多样化的挑战。
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

嘲笑
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
她嘲笑他的唱歌尝试。
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推动
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
缺乏适当的指导可能会推动青少年走向犯罪。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
这药有助于抵消治疗的副作用。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

药水
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
女巫给了英雄一个治疗药水。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

宗教裁判
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
记者面对小组对他消息来源的严厉质询。
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂缝 / 巨大差异
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
两个政党之间有一个巨大的裂缝。
C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

累积的
Meaning
Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.
Example
The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.
压力的累积效应可能对您的健康造成伤害。
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

牟取暴利者
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
政府惩罚了战争的牟取暴利者。
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

老年学
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
她在完成医学课程后决定专攻老年学。
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

动能
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
随着物体移动得更快，动能增加。
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

测量员
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
测量员为建设测量了土地。
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

基本的; 初级的; 不完全发展的; 发展初期阶段的
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
她对法语的了解只是初步的。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

黄疸
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
医生诊断出婴儿患有黄疸。
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
孩子们常常理想化他们的父母。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不雅的
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
他因为说了不雅的话而受到警告。
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

宽松的, 粗心的
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
机场的安保令人惊讶地宽松。
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

非常强烈的性欲；强烈的渴望某物
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
他对权力的欲望完全腐蚀了他。
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

监禁
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
他因违反法院命令而面临监禁。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

曾经
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
他们曾经是朋友，但现在不再交谈。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

倾斜的，不平衡的
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
蛋糕看起来不平衡，因为急忙装饰。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
他在事故中摔断了锁骨。
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

积极领导
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
积极领导确保及时的决策。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

可信度, 信任
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

宏观经济的
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
政府政策影响宏观经济稳定性。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

止赎
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
银行在错过几个月付款后决定没收财产。
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

英勇
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
士兵因在战争中表现出的英勇而受到表彰。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

martial

军事的
Meaning
Related to war, soldiers, or military life.
Example
The country imposed martial law during the crisis.
该国在危机期间实施了戒严法。
C1 noun /næk/

knack

天赋
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
她有一种让人们感到舒适的天赋。
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

低效率
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
政府低效率导致项目完成缓慢。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

负责一组工人的人，特别是在工厂或建筑工地上
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
工头在建筑工地上监督工人。
C1 noun /krʌˈsteɪʃən/

crustacean

硬壳水生动物
Meaning
an aquatic animal with a hard shell, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps
Example
Crabs and lobsters are well-known crustaceans.
螃蟹和龙虾是著名的甲壳类动物。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

财务主管
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
财务主管提交了年度财务报告。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

扩散
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
初创公司在繁荣的经济中往往会迅速扩展。
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

晒太阳
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
猫在阳光明媚的窗台上晒太阳。
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

束缚
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
过时的规定束缚了小企业并减缓了创新。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

黯淡无光
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
黯淡无光的表现让观众失望。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
蜥蜴可以再生它失去的尾巴。
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

叛乱
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
水手们发动了对他们船长的叛乱。
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

审议
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
关于可持续性的审议持续了几个小时。
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

深思, 反刍
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
她坐在一起，深思自己的决定。
C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

点燃
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
她用干木柴点燃了篝火。
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

证实
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
证人证明报告的准确性。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

英勇的; 英雄的
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
英勇的士兵勇敢地战斗，保护了他的国家。
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定的
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
公司必须遵守所有法定规定。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

天真
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
她的天真使她太容易相信别人。
C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

安抚 / 满足
Meaning
to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands
Example
The manager tried to appease the angry customer.
经理试图安抚愤怒的顾客。
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放战争
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
解放战争改变了国家的历史和认同。
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野猪
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
野猪快速地穿过森林。
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

增加或扩展
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
公司投资于增强其劳动力。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

社区服务理念
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
社区服务理念必须在学校教授。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

使贫穷
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
漫长的战争使整个国家贫困。
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

青少年; 未成年
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
少年法庭处理涉及十八岁以下青少年犯罪者的案件。
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

干饼干；烤面包
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
宝宝喜欢吃奶时吃软脆饼干。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

深奥的
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
教授的讲座充满了只有专家才能理解的深奥细节。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
她无法掩饰自己收到奖项时的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

沙龙水果
Meaning
a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm
Example
The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.
沙龙水果很甜，可以像苹果一样食用。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

恶劣
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
那起恶劣的罪行震惊了整个社区。
C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

谦逊; 谦虚
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
尽管成功，他展示了极大的谦虚。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

调解的
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
她以调解的语气说话，以缓解紧张气氛。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 广阔的
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
天文学家研究宇宙现象，以理解宇宙。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

多余的
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
报告包含了多余的信息。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

强迫某人参军
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
政府在战争期间征召了年轻人。
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外壳
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
他在吃之前切去了面包的外壳。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障碍
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
资金不足是项目的主要障碍。
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

碎片化, 分割, 不完整
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
信息被碎片化了，难以理解。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

微不足道
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
这个错误是微不足道的。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

沉重而缓慢
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
这堂沉重而缓慢的讲座使学生们难以保持清醒。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

下船/下飞机
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
乘客在着陆后从飞机上下来。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命地
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故致命地伤害了两名乘客。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

考生
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
每个考生都有两小时来完成考试。
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

相互依存
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
各国之间的相互依存促进了更大的合作。
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 不现实的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
这个故事太幻想了，不可能是真的。
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授予
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
国王授予勇敢的士兵荣誉。
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

排斥
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
质子相互排斥。
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信徒
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
那位著名的哲学家有许多弟子，他们将他的教义传播到世界各地。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

康复期
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
事故后的康复期持续了近两个月。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

最不准备
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
孟加拉国在气候适应方面是最不准备的国家之一。
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

古怪，滑稽的人；爱玩的
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
他有一个古怪的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

偷偷结婚
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
这对年轻情侣决定逃到另一个城市结婚。
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

监管
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
政府执行金融稳定的监管政策。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

嫁妆
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
一些文化仍然遵循嫁妆的传统。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

一贫如洗；极度贫穷；完全没有资金
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
失业后，他变得一贫如洗。
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敌意; 仇恨
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
两支竞争队伍之间有明显的敌意。
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

宽容
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
政府促进了宗教宽容。
C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

千瓦
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
发电机产生十千瓦的电力。
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

幸福
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。