C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

藤壶

Meaning

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

Example

The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.

那艘旧船的船体上布满了藤壶。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。

C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

张扬的

Meaning

loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound

Example

She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.

她戴着一条张扬的项链，吸引了所有人的注意。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

令人惊讶的; 出人意料的

Meaning

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable

Example

It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.

令人惊讶的是，孩子们学新语言的速度有多快。

C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止的; 安静的; 不活跃的;

Meaning

quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest

Example

The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.

火山已经沉寂了一个多世纪。

B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

据报道

Meaning

according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed

Example

The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.

公司 reportedly 已同意新的条款。

A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

炒饭

Meaning

a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan

Example

We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.

我们从中国餐馆订了鸡肉炒饭。

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

这个成本是大约的，之后可能会改变。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。

C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

气候化处理

Meaning

The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.

Example

The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.

这座房子进行了气候化处理以提高能源效率。

B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

展示

Meaning

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

Example

The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.

老师向班级展示了实验。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

美洲豹

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

美洲豹爬上了树，在阴凉处休息。

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

幸福

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

脓肿; 坑;

Meaning

a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.

医生开了抗生素来治疗他脖子上疼痛的脓肿。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不容忍

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

领导人因对其他宗教的不容忍而受到批评。

C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

让步，变得温和

Meaning

to become less severe, harsh, or strict

Example

After hours of begging, she finally relented.

经过几个小时的恳求，她终于心软了。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

后代

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

她通过家谱研究发现，她是欧洲皇室的后代。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

提高

Meaning

to make or become greater in intensity or degree

Example

The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.

公告有助于提高房间里的兴奋。

A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名

Meaning

to give a title or designation to someone or something

Example

They decided to name their baby Sarah.

他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。

B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

山水的纯净令人赞叹。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

习惯于

Meaning

Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.

Example

After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.

经过多年的困苦，她已经习惯于痛苦了。

C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

使模糊，掩盖，混淆

Meaning

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example

Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.

政客们经常使事实变得模糊，以误导人民。

C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

在两个点或状态之间来回摆动或移动

Meaning

To swing or move back and forth between two points or states

Example

The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.

股市在不确定的时期往往会波动。

B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

立交桥

Meaning

A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.

Example

The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.

新的立交桥减少了城市的交通拥堵。

C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

距离单位（220码或大约201米）

Meaning

a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters

Example

The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.

马跑了一个弗隆后才减速。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

吝啬鬼

Meaning

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

Example

The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.

那个老吝啬鬼甚至不愿意捐赠一分钱给慈善。

A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

穿戴

Meaning

to have clothing or accessories on one's body

Example

She likes to wear bright colors.

她喜欢穿亮色的衣服。

C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

被时间磨损

Meaning

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

Example

The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.

被时间磨损的房子带着历史和怀旧的感觉。

C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

昆虫学

Meaning

The scientific study of insects.

Example

She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.

她学习昆虫学以了解蜜蜂的行为。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

留下

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

只有少数客人留在派对上。

C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

发出重复的轻轻敲打声 / 机械地快速说话

Meaning

to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way

Example

Rain pattered softly on the window.

雨滴轻轻拍打着窗户。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不合适的; 错误的; 不适当的

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.

在商务会议上讨论个人事务是不合适的。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信

Meaning

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

Example

She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.

她在面试中表现出极大的自信。

A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

一楼

Meaning

the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity

Example

The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.

杂货店在一楼。

C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

阐述 / 展览

Meaning

a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition

Example

The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.

科学家清楚地阐述了这个理论。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

灾难性的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

Example

The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.

战争对该国经济产生了灾难性的影响。

C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

安定性

Meaning

The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.

Example

Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.

她在危机中的安定性给所有人留下了深刻的印象。

B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

维护

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

老房子的维护非常昂贵。

C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

嘉年华; 庆典;

Meaning

a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event

Example

The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.

童子军集会把来自世界各地的成千上万的年轻人聚集在一起。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻觉

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

魔术师创造了一个壮观的幻觉，使得大象看起来像消失了一样。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

请保持这些信息的机密性。

B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

未计划的

Meaning

Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.

Example

Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.

无计划的城市化会加剧环境问题。

C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

亵渎的

Meaning

showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things

Example

The book was banned for its blasphemous content.

这本书因其亵渎内容而被禁止。

C1 verb /ˈlæmɪˌneɪt/

laminate

覆膜

Meaning

to cover or enclose something with a protective layer, usually plastic

Example

She laminated her important documents to protect them from damage.

她把重要的文件进行了塑料封面处理，以保护它们免受损坏。

B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建筑

Meaning

The building of something, typically a large structure.

Example

Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.

建筑尘土显著促进了污染。

A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

跟随

Meaning

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

Example

The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

孩子们跟着老师进了教室。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

中场休息

Meaning

A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.

Example

The play had a twenty-minute intermission.

话剧有二十分钟的中场休息。

C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

无限期

Meaning

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

Example

The project has been postponed indefinitely.

该项目已无限期推迟。

C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

草原

Meaning

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

Example

The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.

游牧民族带着他们的牲畜穿越辽阔的草原。

C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

纵火狂

Meaning

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.

纵火狂因点燃多座建筑而被逮捕。

B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展出

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

博物馆将展出古代文物。

C1 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

主菜

Meaning

The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).

Example

The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.

餐厅的招牌牛排作为主菜上桌。

C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

驻军

Meaning

A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.

Example

The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.

驻军抵御了入侵者的攻击。

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 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

省略号

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

作者使用省略号来表示引用的部分被省略。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关

Meaning

Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.

Example

The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.

教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。

A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

以前

Meaning

Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.

Example

I met her two years ago.

我在两年前见过她。

C1 verb /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/

converge

汇合

Meaning

to come together from different directions; to meet at a point

Example

The roads converge at the city center.

这些路在市中心汇合。

C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

铜绿

Meaning

A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.

Example

The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.

那座古老的雕像在多年暴露于雨水中后，覆盖了一层铜绿。

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。

C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

恰当

Meaning

Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.

Example

His comments were not apropos of the discussion.

他的评论与讨论无关。

C1 noun /əˈstrɑː.lə.dʒər/

Astrologer

占星师

Meaning

a person who studies astrology and makes predictions based on the positions of stars and planets

Example

The astrologer predicted good fortune in her future.

占星师预测她未来的好运。

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

迷人且诱人; 迷人的

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

玫瑰的迷人香气弥漫在花园里。

C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

美味佳肴; 一种精致或昂贵的食物;

Meaning

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

Example

The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.

厨师准备了一道当地的美味佳肴，这道菜在整个地区都很有名。

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

谦逊

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

她从一个低位上升成为了公司的首席执行官。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

叛乱的

Meaning

refusing to obey authority; rebellious

Example

The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.

士兵们在几个月没有工资后变得叛乱了。

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

报纸

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

我每天早上读报纸。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfɪˈdɑːnt/

confidante

知己

Meaning

A woman with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting her not to repeat it.

Example

The queen’s maid became her most trusted confidante.

皇后的女仆成为了她最信任的知己。

C2 noun /liː/

lea

草地

Meaning

An open area of grassy or arable land; a meadow.

Example

The cottage was surrounded by a quiet lea.

小屋被一片宁静的草地包围着。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

难以消化; 难以处理

Meaning

difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach

Example

The old bread became hard and indigestible.

老面包变得坚硬且难以消化。

C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

一时兴起

Meaning

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

Example

She bought the dress on a whim.

她一时兴起买了那条裙子。

C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

擦碎, 使烦恼

Meaning

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

Example

She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.

她为意大利面菜肴擦了奶酪。

C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者

Meaning

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

Example

The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.

登山者在长时间的攀登后达到了山顶。

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美丽的; 吸引人的; 迷人的;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

她有一副美丽的嗓音，吸引着每个人。

C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

故障保护

Meaning

designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly

Example

The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.

工程师在核电厂安装了故障保护机制。

B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔离

Meaning

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

Example

The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.

病人被隔离，以防止传染病的传播。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生子

Meaning

a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant

Example

He called him a bastard in anger.

他生气时骂他是私生子。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

养蜂人

Meaning

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

Example

The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.

养蜂人从蜂巢中收集了新鲜的蜂蜜。

C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

轻风

Meaning

A soft gentle breeze.

Example

A warm zephyr blew through the valley.

一阵温暖的轻风吹过山谷。

C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高而瘦

Meaning

Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.

Example

The lank teenager towered over his classmates.

那个高而瘦的少年比他的同班同学高。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取

Meaning

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

Example

It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.

在严重交通堵塞的情况下，最好选择乘坐火车。

C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

辩护

Meaning

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Example

The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

新的证据帮助为被错误指控的男子辩护。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害

Meaning

the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs

Example

The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.

对少数民族的迫害在全球范围内遭到谴责。

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

自然栖息地

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

保护自然栖息地对蝴蝶至关重要。

C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

土著

Meaning

Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.

Example

The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.

博物馆里有大量的土著艺术收藏。

C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

挑剔的，讲究细节的

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

她在保持清洁方面非常讲究。

C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住所

Meaning

a place of residence; a home

Example

They invited us to their humble abode.

他们邀请我们去他们简朴的住所。

A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

已婚

Meaning

having a husband or wife

Example

She is married to a doctor.

她已婚，丈夫是一位医生。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令

Meaning

to revoke or cancel an order or command

Example

The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.

将军立即取消了先前的命令。

C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

可持续实践

Meaning

Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.

Example

Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.

可持续实践对于环境保护至关重要。

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

劝阻

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

她试图劝阻他辞去工作。

C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

割裂，撕裂

Meaning

to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh

Example

The broken glass lacerated his hand.

破碎的玻璃割伤了他的手。

C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

认知

Meaning

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.

Example

Cognition plays a key role in learning.

认知在学习中起着关键作用。

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

火鸡 (一种大鸟)

Meaning

a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.

Example

We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

我们为感恩节晚餐烤了一只火鸡。

B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

地标

Meaning

An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.

Example

The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.

太空餐厅是创新中的一个地标。

C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

修剪

Meaning

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

Example

The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.

农民将在春天修剪羊毛。

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

劣势

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

乌尔都语的主导地位使孟加拉人处于不利地位。

B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

锡

Meaning

a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)

Example

She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.

她从商店买了一罐饼干。

C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

单细胞

Meaning

Consisting of a single cell.

Example

Amoebas are unicellular organisms.

变形虫是单细胞生物。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

升级

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

老龄化人口正在以惊人的速度升级。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

写日记

Meaning

The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.

Example

Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.

日记写作有助于整理思绪并减少压力。

A1 adjective /braʊn/

Brown

棕色

Meaning

having the color of earth or wood; dark colored

Example

She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

她有一双美丽的棕色眼睛，在阳光下闪烁。

C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

迷人的

Meaning

charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way

Example

She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.

她带着迷人的微笑，吸引了房间里所有的人。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。

C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

最高

Meaning

situated at the highest place or most important

Example

Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.

她在危机期间心里最重要的是家庭的安全。

C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家谱

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

追踪你的家谱可以揭示未知的祖先。

C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

嘶鸣

Meaning

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

Example

The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.

马看到骑手时，嘶鸣了一声。

B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

修订; 修订版

Meaning

the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter

Example

The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.

学生们花了几个小时做最后考试的复习。

C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必需品

Meaning

something that is desired or considered necessary

Example

For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.

对于许多学生来说，经济援助是一项必需品。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

多汁

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

这块牛排多汁到在我嘴里融化。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年度评估决定薪资增幅。

Meaning

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

Example

A small doubt niggled at her mind.

A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

斑马

Meaning

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

Example

The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.

斑马和它的群体在非洲草原上奔跑。

C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning

a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead

Example

The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.