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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 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

小型有害的动物或昆虫，难以控制且传播疾病
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
房子被害虫侵扰，需要立即采取行动。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

complementary

互补的
Meaning
combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other
Example
The two partners have complementary skills.
这两个伙伴有互补的技能。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

关心, 照顾
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
他的母亲对他的安全表现出极大的关心。
C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

掠夺者
Meaning
a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder
Example
The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.
掠夺者在战斗后劫掠了村庄。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

干净整洁; 井然有序; 精心制作
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
她的房间总是整洁有序。
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

卧铺; 船、火车或其他交通工具上的睡觉地方
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
我在夜间列车上预订了一个上铺。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

不可接受
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
法官宣布证据不可接受。
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
房子前面有一个花园。
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口语
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
他的口语表达让演讲更加生动。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

马鞍; 使某人承担责任
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
他在骑马之前给马鞍上鞍。
B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

移民
Meaning
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example
Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
许多人在19世纪从欧洲移民到美国。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

错误的; 不正确的
Meaning
not true; false; incorrect
Example
His statement about the incident was completely untrue.
他关于事件的陈述完全是错误的。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波动的
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
她穿过波动的窗帘走了。
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

历史的
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
博物馆收藏了大量历史文件。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敌意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
他的演讲是由对政策的敌意驱动的。
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

搜查令
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
警方在进入大楼之前获得了搜查令。
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

显性
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
老师举了一个显性的例子来阐明概念。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

杂乱无章的混合物; 一堆混杂的东西
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
房间里堆满了旧家具、书籍和随意摆放的装饰品，杂乱无章。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

抓住
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
他试图抓住球，在它滚走之前。
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危险的
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
他的财务状况是危险的。
C1 adjective /ˈstraɪ.dənt/

strident

刺耳的, 嘈杂的
Meaning
loud and harsh; presenting a point of view in a forceful way
Example
His strident voice made the debate uncomfortable.
他刺耳的声音让辩论变得不舒服。
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物的
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
土壤中的微生物活动改善了土壤的肥力。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

如此
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
他累得几乎站不起来。
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

不规则
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
他的不规则行为让他的同事们感到困惑。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱；疾病；虚弱
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
尽管他年事已高，且有多种病痛，他仍保持着敏捷和警觉。
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

丈夫
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
她的丈夫非常支持她的职业。
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

计划者
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
她使用每日计划本来组织她的会议。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

不设防的
Meaning
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
Example
In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.
在一个不设防的时刻，她揭示了她对这个项目的真实感受。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

女家庭教师
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
年轻女士在节日期间由一位杜埃纳陪同。
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

可鄙的
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
难民们生活在可鄙的条件下。
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
濒危的鸟类在受保护的沼泽中筑巢。
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

有经验的
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
她是一个经验丰富的老师，知道如何处理困难的学生。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 自大
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
他傲慢的行为让他变得非常不受欢迎。
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚犯
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
监狱里有超过一千名囚犯。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

表演
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
乐团今晚将在音乐厅表演。
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

异常的
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
医生注意到病人肺部出现了异常的生长。
A1 noun /striːt/

street

街道
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
他走在街上去公园。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。
B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害动物
Meaning
Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.
Example
Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.
害虫可能损害作物并引发疾病。
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

翡翠
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
翡翠项链在阳光下闪闪发光。
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不适
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
长时间旅行后，她感到一种普遍的不适。
A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

航班 / 航班
Meaning
the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft
Example
Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.
我们飞往伦敦的航班因恶劣天气而延误。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

有远见的
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
她为孩子们的教育储蓄，非常有远见。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意识的
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
他在事故后半意识清醒，几乎无法回应。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

决定性
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
委员会就政策达成了决定性协议。
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗水
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
跑了一小时后，他浑身是汗。
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自治是一个主要的要求。
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

菠菜
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
新鲜的菠菜非常有营养。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃烧
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
这种材料是防火的，适合建筑使用。
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

纯净的
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
当她听到这个消息时，她感到纯净的快乐。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

极光
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
我们去了挪威看北极光。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning
relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities
Example
The psychic claimed she could predict the future.
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

季度的
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
公司发布每季度报告给股东。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

强制性
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

营养
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
适当的营养对儿童的发展至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

坚韧，强健
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
坚韧的植物能在严寒的冬季生存。
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
经理提交了新的办公室用品的要求。
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

俏皮但迷人
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
她给了一个俏皮的回答，让所有人都笑了。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

竞争对手; 对手;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
这两家公司已经是商业竞争对手几十年了。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

变化
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
天气条件整天都在变化。
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。
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 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

一夫多妻制
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
一夫多妻制在世界许多国家是非法的。
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

教学
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
教学是一项高尚的职业。
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
古老的格言说，诚实是最好的政策。
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

像奶油一样光滑、丰富的质地
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
她把奶油般的酱汁倒在了意大利面上。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守护神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
雅典娜被认为是雅典的守护女神。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不稳定
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
不稳定的经济让人们担心他们的工作。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完整
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
项目的细节仍然不完整。
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

进行中
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
进行中的项目将在下个月完成。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

极其严重
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
该公司因其极其严重的安全违规行为而被罚款。
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
他抱怨腹部疼痛。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

盛大队列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
国王的到来标志着一场盛大的队列。
B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

挫败
Meaning
To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.
Example
The police foiled the robbery attempt.
警方挫败了抢劫企图。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

工人
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
工人整天在建筑工地上辛勤工作。
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

故事
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
那位老人讲述了他的冒险故事。
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
花园在春天提供了丰富的花卉。
B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

打印机
Meaning
a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents
Example
The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.
打印机准时交付了婚礼请柬。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

阴险的
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
他是一个阴险的政治家，利用权力操纵人民。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

可原谅的
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
他的错误是可以原谅的，鉴于困难的情况。
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

虚拟教室
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
虚拟教室为全球学生提供远程学习的机会。
C1 verb /kənˈtraɪv/

contrive

设计
Meaning
to plan or devise cleverly or skillfully
Example
She contrived a clever plan to surprise her friends.
她想出了一个聪明的计划来给她的朋友们带来惊喜。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

过度的
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
他对糖果有过度的喜爱。
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

汇聚
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
技术的汇聚正在革命化行业。
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人类学家
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
人类学家花了几年时间研究部落社区。
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
在停电时她点燃了一根蜡烛。
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。
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。
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

计算机
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
我为我的办公室工作买了台新电脑。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止性的法律在该地区严格执行。
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
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。
C2 adjective /ˈhed.i/

Heady

令人陶醉
Meaning
having a strong or exhilarating effect; intoxicating; exciting
Example
The heady perfume of jasmine filled the garden.
茉莉花的迷人香气充满了花园。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
请按照盒子上的指示操作。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古希腊人实践多神教，崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

第二十
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
她出生在四月二十日。
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

邻近性
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
这两座建筑物的邻近性使得它们的连接变得容易。
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

刻薄; 残忍; 令人讨厌
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
不要对你的小妹妹这么残忍。
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
他们通过蜜月旅行庆祝他们的婚姻幸福。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
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。
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

误解
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
有一个常见的误解，认为成功是一天之内发生的。
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

拉
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
请拉门打开。
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

过度溺爱
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
父母应该在不溺爱孩子的情况下支持他们。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

女同性恋
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
她是一个自豪的女同性恋，支持平等权利。
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

苍白
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
在长时间的病后，他的脸看起来苍白且疲倦。