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B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破产
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
公司在经历了几个月的财务困难后宣布破产。
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

聊天
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
晚饭后我们聊了很久。
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

额头
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
他擦掉了额头上的汗水。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住房
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
政府正在努力为所有人提供负担得起的住房。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

转化，变化，转变
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
高网站转化率表明有效的市场营销。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

鲑鱼
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
他们晚餐时提供了烤鲑鱼。
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。
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

一种使用实时显示大脑活动来教授大脑功能自我调节的技术
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
神经反馈提高了认知表现和放松。
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老妇人
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
孩子们被森林中邪恶老妇人的故事吓到了。
B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

组成部分
Meaning
Components or elements used to create something.
Example
Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.
蛋白质和维生素是健康饮食的重要组成部分。
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

令人满意的
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
测试结果令人满意。
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

鬼脸
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
他品尝到酸果实时做了一个鬼脸。
B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主要
Meaning
mainly; for the most part
Example
The population in the city is predominantly young.
这个城市的人口主要是年轻人。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

好战的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
他好战的态度常常让他卷入不必要的冲突。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静态
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静态的想法阻碍了进步。
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

不幸地
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
很遗憾，天气不适合我们的野餐。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

锯齿状的
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
面包刀有一把锯齿刀片。
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

高效
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
高效的农业方法提高产量。
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。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

未经授权的进入
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
公司在其服务器中发现了入侵。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

承受 / 抵抗
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
这座建筑能够承受强烈的地震。
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

名誉
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
他在他的领域享有很高的名誉。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反驳
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
他迅速回应说他没有错。
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

装病的人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
经理怀疑约翰是一个装病的人。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərəbl/

inconsiderable

微不足道
Meaning
Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.
Example
The donation was not inconsiderable, though smaller than expected.
这笔捐款并不微不足道，尽管比预期的小。
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

非常小
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
她在离开之前给了我一个小小的微笑。
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

真实的
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
她给出了那天发生的事情的真实描述。
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

脏且破旧
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
流浪狗看起来又脏又虚弱。
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

抓住 / 贪婪
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
孩子紧紧抓住她妈妈的手。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

对令人不安或不愉快的主题的异常兴趣
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
她对犯罪故事有一种莫比德的迷恋。
C2 adjective /ˌprɛsɪˈdɛnʃəl/

precedential

先例的
Meaning
Relating to, or serving as, a precedent; having authority as an example.
Example
The court’s decision has precedential value.
法院的判决具有先例价值。
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

奉承 / 虚伪的礼貌
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
销售员做了一个让人觉得虚假的奉承推销。
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

愤世嫉俗者; 怀疑主义者
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
那个老愤世嫉俗者相信政治家只关心获得选票。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

调节
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
一个好的演讲者知道如何调节自己的声音。
A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning
the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music
Example
They spent the evening dancing at the party.
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
办公室生活的平凡可能是令人疲惫的。
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

划分
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
为了提高效率，他将工作任务划分开来。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

误解
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
他误解了老师的指示，错误地做了任务。
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

栓塞
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
患者遭受了致命的肺栓塞。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

批准 / 赞扬
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

警示性的
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
他警示性的语气让每个人对下一步感到谨慎。
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
定期消毒保持设备无菌。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

毗邻
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
他们的房子毗邻公园。
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

虾
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
我们点了蒜蓉黄油烤虾做晚餐。
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

资格; 能力
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
她拥有这个工程工作的必要资格。
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; 快速
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
汽车达到了每小时100英里的速度。
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

爱开玩笑的人; 喜欢开玩笑的人
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
班级的那个玩笑鬼总是用机智的笑话让大家笑出声。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
老师以一种可以理解的方式解释了这个话题。
B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

宽慰; 安慰; 援助
Meaning
a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need
Example
She felt great relief when the exam was over.
她在考试结束时感到极大的宽慰。
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

愉悦
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
她大声朗读故事，以供朋友们的愉悦。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlvən/

sylvan

林地的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of the woods or forest.
Example
The cottage was set in a sylvan landscape full of tall trees.
这座小屋位于一个林地的景观中，充满了高大的树木。
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

排斥
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
学生在违反规则后遭受了排斥。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
她对周围的世界保持着孩子般的惊奇。
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

可测量的; 可量化的
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
项目的成功可以通过销售增长来衡量。
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

水流
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
河流的水流太强，无法游泳。
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周围; 四周; 大约
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
看看四周，你会看到许多美丽的花朵。
A2 preposition /riː/

re

关于
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
该信是关于您最近的申请发出的。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

缩短
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
由于时间限制，会议被缩短了。
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

忏悔的
Meaning
Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.
Example
The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.
牧师讲了关于宽恕的忏悔讲道。
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。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

删改
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社决定在再版前删改这部小说。
A2 adjective /kənˈsɜːnd/

concerned

担忧的
Meaning
worried or anxious about something; involved or interested in something
Example
She was concerned about her mother's health.
她对母亲的健康感到担忧。
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目标导向
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
目标导向是成功的关键。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

抑制的
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
他太抑制自己，无法表达真实的感受。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
在家工作让我比以往更高效。
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

装饰品
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
圣诞树上装饰着五颜六色的装饰品。
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

驻地协调员
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
驻地协调员欢迎所有代表。
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

奢华的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
艺术家画了一幅奢华的雕像，躺在沙发上。
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

滑雪
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
我们去年冬天去了阿尔卑斯滑雪。
C2 noun /ˈprɛlət/

prelate

高级神职人员
Meaning
A high-ranking member of the clergy, especially a bishop or abbot.
Example
The prelate delivered a sermon to the congregation.
普雷拉特向会众发表了讲道。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

工作
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
她正在进行她的项目工作。
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

看见；目睹
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
她静静地站着，目睹山上的日出。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
律师引用相关案例法。
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

作为贷款担保的财产
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
银行要求贷款批准时提供担保物品。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

值得爱的; 可爱的
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
小狗是如此可爱，所有人都想领养它。
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

统治者; 尺子
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
鲁勒在纸上画了一条直线，而国王是他王国的强大统治者。
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

懒惰
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
她太懒了，早上不想从床上起来。
C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

领主
Meaning
A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.
Example
The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.
农民被迫向他们的领主交税。
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
她订阅了一个科学期刊。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移民
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
他五年前移民到了加拿大。
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

悲伤
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
她在听到悲伤的消息后，心中充满了悲伤。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

倦怠
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
在没有做任何事情的几周后，他陷入了深深的倦怠。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

贪吃的
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
他贪吃的胃口让餐桌上的每个人都感到震惊。
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

试金石; 标准
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
他的诚实成为了所有其他员工衡量的标准。
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

坚持
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
他坚持要付账单。
B2 noun /prəˈtɛstər/

protester

抗议者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a protest or demonstration
Example
The protester spoke passionately about the cause.
抗议者激情洋溢地谈论了这个原因。
A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

敌人
Meaning
a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something
Example
In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.
在故事中，英雄不得不面对他最大的敌人。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

指责 / 批评
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
她因迟到而责备了他。
C2 noun /əˈbrɪdʒmənt/

abridgment

缩略版
Meaning
A shortened version of a larger work, such as a book or speech.
Example
The publisher released an abridgment of the lengthy novel for students.
出版商发布了该长篇小说的缩略版，供学生使用。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

听力范围
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
孩子们在父母的听力范围之外低声说着秘密。
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

信徒; 崇拜者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
作为古典音乐的信徒，她参加了城市中的每一场音乐会。
B1 verb /klæp/

clap

Meaning
To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.
Example
The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

有机体
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
每个有机体都需要水才能生存。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

吃惊
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
她因外面的巨大声音而感到吃惊。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

使不安
Meaning
to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused
Example
The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.
面试官的难题让候选人感到不安。
A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

疾病; 病痛
Meaning
the state of being ill; a disease or illness
Example
She took time off work due to sickness.
她因病休假。
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

先生
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
先生，我可以帮您处理订单吗？
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

暴民政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗议活动在群众开始破坏财产时变成了暴民政治。
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

一边; 旁边; 离开主要部分
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
请把书放到一边，听我说。
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

奇异果
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
我喜欢早餐吃新鲜的奇异果。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

简化
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
老师为学生简化了复杂的方程。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrɡər/

burgher

城市居民 (富裕的中产阶级)
Meaning
A citizen of a town, typically a member of the wealthy middle class.
Example
The burgher was respected as a prosperous merchant in the city.
这个布尔戈被尊敬为城市中的繁荣商人。
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孙女
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
她的孙女每个周末来看她。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

提取
Meaning
the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out
Example
The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.
从地下提取石油需要特殊的设备。
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

收获
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
不受监管的收获影响着海洋的生物多样性。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
他的话语和行为之间存在不一致。
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。