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C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

固执
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
固执的打印机在最需要的时候拒绝工作。
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

海洋测深学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
海洋测深学对于理解海洋地形至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

威胁
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
那个鲁莽的司机对路上的每个人构成了威胁。
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

陈腐的，霉臭的
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
房间在关了几个月后有了陈腐的味道。
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海的
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
深渊生物在极端压力条件下生存。
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

供给
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
政府为洪水期间的紧急供应作出了安排。
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

蚂蚁
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
这只蚂蚁搬动了一块比它大两倍的面包屑。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

印记
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
这一事件在这座城市的历史上留下了不可磨灭的印记。
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
他的解释如此清晰，以至于每个人都理解了。
A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳
Meaning
to move through water using body movements
Example
I love to swim in the ocean during summer.
我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

合并
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
新设计融合了先进技术。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

外向
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
他是一个外向的人，喜欢结识新朋友。
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

洞; 孔;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
那只狗在后院挖了一个深洞来埋它最喜欢的骨头。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

零; 什么都没有
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
在丑闻之后，他的获胜机会为零。
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

名声
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
这位年轻演员凭借他最新的电影获得了国际声誉。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

贸易禁令
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
联合国对武器出口实施了禁运。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
磷可以以五价状态存在。
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

动态
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
团队的动态在新经理加入后发生了变化。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
播客的音频质量非常好。
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

地面
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
孩子们在靠近房子的地方玩耍。
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

角色发展
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become alert
Example
I wake up at 7 AM every morning.
我每天早上7点醒来。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
他的声音因紧张而颤抖。
C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式对话
Meaning
A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.
Example
The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.
教授们就教育的未来进行了深入的对话。
C2 verb /drəˈɡuːn/

dragoon

强迫
Meaning
to force someone to do something through coercion or intimidation
Example
The manager tried to dragoon the team into working overtime.
经理试图强迫团队加班。
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小船
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
渔夫划着他的“小船”穿过湖面。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

长子继承权
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
在长子继承制下，长子继承了整个家族产业。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

复杂
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
贫困与教育之间的关系很复杂。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

手势
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
她用手做了一个欢迎的手势，邀请客人进来。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

将蛋、细胞或生物置于适宜的环境条件中以促进其发展的过程
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
蛋的孵化持续了三周。
A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

捡起; 接载; 学会
Meaning
to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase
Example
She picked up the book from the floor.
她从地板上捡起了那本书。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
她研究了创伤对儿童的心理影响。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

缓冲器 / 吸收冲击
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
该组织在工人和管理层之间充当缓冲区。
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

高端
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
首席执行官参加了纽约的一场高端会议。
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

剧烈的痛苦
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
他在对朋友撒谎后感到一阵罪恶感的剧烈痛苦。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

开始; 起始
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬天的开始带来了大雪。
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

植物学的
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
她在植物园工作。
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

因此;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
他努力工作，因此取得了成功。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。
B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

分配
Meaning
the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places
Example
The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.
公司管理食品供应的分配到农村地区。
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

连续的
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
工厂按照连续的24小时工作计划运行。
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

穿衣
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
她把宝宝穿上了温暖的衣服。
C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

转变
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
艺术家成功地将简单的粘土转变成美丽的雕塑。
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

文学陈词滥调
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
这部电影避免了常见的超级英雄陈词滥调。
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

协调员
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
活动协调员完美地管理了一切。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音标符号
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
老师展示了每个音标符号如何代表特定的声音。
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

牲畜的传染病
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
农民在穆雷恩疫情爆发期间失去了许多牛。
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。
A2 noun /niː/

Knee

膝盖
Meaning
the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans
Example
He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.
他摔倒并擦伤了膝盖在人行道上。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

认识论
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
认识论探索公正的信仰和意见之间的区别。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

漫步
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
他们在古城漫步，享受着美丽的景色。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商业
Meaning
the activity of buying and selling goods and services
Example
International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.
国际商务在最近几年显著增长。
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

杜鹃花
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
花园里春天盛开着杜鹃花。
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

预言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
预言者预测了王国的重大变化。
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

贷款
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
他为了买新车而借了一笔贷款。
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

匿名
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
名人为了避免狗仔队，匿名旅行。
A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

失败
Meaning
to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful
Example
He failed to complete the assignment on time.
他未能按时完成任务。
B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香气; 香水
Meaning
a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne
Example
The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.
夜晚，茉莉花的香气弥漫整个花园。
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深思
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
她在做出决定之前沉思了很久。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
他三十岁。
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大桶
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室里堆满了啤酒的大桶。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪtənt/

blatant

明显的
Meaning
done openly and unashamedly; obvious and offensive
Example
The company's blatant disregard for safety regulations angered the public.
公司对安全规定的公然蔑视激怒了公众。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

可耕性
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
土地的可耕性取决于土壤质量和水源的可用性。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

实验性地
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Bose 通过实验性地展示了结果。
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
热量会很快使黄油变软。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

无可争议的; 被接受的没有反对; 没有对手
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
他五年保持不败的冠军。
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

口才
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
她通过不断练习提高了她的口才。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

懒洋洋地
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
他懒洋洋地伸展双臂，早晨打了个哈欠。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

赤裸的; 没有衣服; 暴露的; 裸露的
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
关于局势的赤裸真相震惊了所有人。
A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

呃
Meaning
a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
Example
Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.
呃，我不确定这是不是正确的答案。
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
诚实一直是他生活中的核心信条。
A1 verb /juːz/

use

使用
Meaning
to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Example
I use my computer for work and entertainment.
我用我的计算机来工作和娱乐。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技巧
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
她在瑜伽课上学会了一种新的呼吸技巧。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

黄麻叶
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
黄麻叶富含维生素和矿物质，常在孟加拉美食中与扁豆一起煮。
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

根据
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
根据报告，销售在上个季度增长了。
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

团队精神
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
团队的精神在他们的合作努力中显而易见。
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

通过
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
火车通过了隧道。
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精准农业
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
精准农业优化资源使用并提高效率。
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

验证
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
银行在开设账户之前需要进行身份验证。
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

展馆
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
婚礼接待在一个装饰精美的展馆中举行。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

陡峭的悬崖或岩石面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
远足者攀登陡峭的岩石面到达山顶。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

行家
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
她是美术的真正行家。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

污染物
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
污染物会导致环境退化。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅滩
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者决定在黎明时分穿越河流。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

互惠的; 相互的; 两方共同分享;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
这两个国家有一个互惠的贸易协议。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

契约
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
房东和租户签署了一份契约，以保持财产。
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

纸莎草
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古老的卷轴是用纸莎草写的。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

图表
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
老师用一个清晰的图表解释了这个系统。
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

垫子
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
请在进入前擦干净脚上的垫子。
B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸福
Meaning
to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it
Example
You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A1 adjective /waɪt/

White

白色; 纯净
Meaning
of the color of snow or milk; pale; pure
Example
She wore a beautiful white dress to the wedding.
她穿着一件美丽的白色婚纱参加婚礼。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

小鹰
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
小鹰在巢中等待母亲回来。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

排除
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
该列表排除了临时工。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

海盗
Meaning
A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.
Example
The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.
海盗袭击了沿海的商船。
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

社区
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
我在一个安静的社区长大。
C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

小屋
Meaning
a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building
Example
The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.
渔夫住在靠近海滩的小屋里。
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

自负
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
他的自负让他在同事中不受欢迎。
A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

自私
Meaning
caring only about oneself rather than others
Example
He was too selfish to share his food with others.
他太自私了，不愿与他人分享他的食物。
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

下垂
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
花朵在热量下开始下垂。
B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

Meaning
to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way
Example
She often flirts with her colleagues at work.
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

马
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
马在田野里快速奔跑。
B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

亲切地
Meaning
in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care
Example
She hugged her grandmother affectionately.
她温柔地拥抱了她的祖母。
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

杏仁
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
杏仁是一种健康的零食，富含蛋白质和健康脂肪。
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

胡椒柯贝贝
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
胡椒柯贝贝用于传统的印度尼西亚菜肴。
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
地震是一个重新塑造城市的灾难。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。