C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

律师

Meaning

A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

Example

The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.

律师在法官面前激情澎湃地辩论案件。

B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

收养

Meaning

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

Example

They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.

他们决定从孤儿院收养一个孩子。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

优点; 美德; 值得表扬的品质

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

她是基于自己的优点和努力工作获得晋升的。

B1 verb /kæst/

cast

投掷

Meaning

to throw; to choose actors for a play; to shape metal

Example

The fisherman casts his line into the water.

渔夫把他的鱼线投进水里。

A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

句子; 刑期

Meaning

A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.

Example

The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.

法官给了他五年监禁的刑期。

C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

用铆钉固定 / 吸引注意

Meaning

to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly

Example

The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.

工匠用铆钉把金属板固定在一起。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

总统选举定于下个月举行。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小领主

Meaning

A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.

Example

The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.

那个傲慢的小领主尽管缺乏经验，仍要求尊重。

B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侣

Meaning

a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows

Example

The monk spent hours in meditation each day.

那位僧侣每天花几个小时冥想。

A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

喜剧的

Meaning

causing or meant to cause laughter

Example

The movie had several comic scenes.

这部电影有几个喜剧场景。

B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密集的

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

森林是如此密集，以至于只有很少的阳光照射到地面。

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

肥皂

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

请用肥皂和水洗手。

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。

C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

欢庆

Meaning

The action of showing great joy or happiness

Example

There was much rejoicing after the victory.

胜利之后有很多欢庆。

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。

C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

酵母

Meaning

microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation

Example

Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.

把酵母加到面粉中，让面包发起来。

B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

喜爱

Meaning

having a strong liking or affection for something or someone

Example

She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.

她非常喜爱画画，并且在画布前面花费了几个小时。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

暴躁的

Meaning

Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.

Example

His choleric nature often got him into arguments.

他那暴躁的脾气常常让他卷入争论。

A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

从

Meaning

Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.

Example

She came from Dhaka to visit her family.

她从达卡来探望她的家人。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

吸烟是一种严重的健康危害，可能导致肺癌和心脏病。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

专心听

Meaning

To listen attentively; to give heed.

Example

He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.

他在做决定之前，会专心听导师的建议。

B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

节日的; 欢乐的; 节庆的

Meaning

joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival

Example

The house looked festive with colorful decorations.

房子看起来很有节日气氛，装饰色彩斑斓。

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服从

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

孩子们应该对父母表现出服从。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

高级

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

他是部门的高级经理。

C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

亵渎

Meaning

Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.

Example

Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.

从寺庙偷窃被视为亵渎行为。

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。

B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

运动; 移动的动作

Meaning

the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal

Example

The car was in constant motion during the journey.

这辆车在整个旅程中一直处于运动状态。

C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

懒惰

Meaning

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

Example

He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.

他被看作是一个没有目标的懒惰年轻人。

A1 article /æn/

an

一个（元音前）

Meaning

used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound

Example

She ate an apple for breakfast.

她早餐吃了一个苹果。

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

在手术中使用高精度仪器。

B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

复仇

Meaning

the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands

Example

She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.

她寻求复仇，针对那些背叛她信任的人。

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

创新

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

创新推动了全球挑战的解决方案。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

进步

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技术进步塑造了未来。

B1 noun dɛt

debt

债务

Meaning

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Example

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

高债务水平可能导致金融危机。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好斗性

Meaning

Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.

Example

His speech was full of truculence and threats.

他的演讲充满了好斗性和威胁。

C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深红色

Meaning

a deep purplish-red color

Example

The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.

深红色的日落将天空涂抹上美丽的色调。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

费力的

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

写长报告是一项费力的任务。

C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

蒸汽的; 模糊的

Meaning

consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial

Example

The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.

早晨的空气充满了蒸汽般的雾气。

B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

现有的

Meaning

In existence; present; current.

Example

The commission reviews existing provisions.

委员会审查现有的规定。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

终止

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

公司决定终止他的合同。

C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐

Meaning

a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film

Example

The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.

该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。

A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

移动

Meaning

Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.

Example

She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.

她更喜欢一种移动的生活方式，这让她可以频繁旅行。

A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

决定

Meaning

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding

Example

Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.

做出正确的决定需要对所有可用选项进行仔细分析。

B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

可穿戴设备

Meaning

Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.

Example

Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.

可穿戴设备帮助监测心率和身体活动。

A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

耳朵; 听力; 听的能力

Meaning

the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen

Example

She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.

她在会议期间低声在他耳边说了些什么。

C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

惩罚 / 使屈服

Meaning

to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue

Example

The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.

教练在他们的糟糕表现后惩罚了球队。

C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化

Meaning

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

Example

The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.

教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

公寓非常宽敞，拥有宽大的卧室。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

偷窃

Meaning

to steal things of small value or in small quantities

Example

The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.

员工在偷窃办公室用品时被抓住。

C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

淫荡

Meaning

showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire

Example

The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.

那些淫荡的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

脾气坏的; 易怒的;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

他整个早上都很脾气坏，因为他睡得不好。

B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

沼泽

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

村庄建在一个沼泽附近。

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

芦荟

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

芦荟植物开着橙色或黄色的管状花。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

含糊其辞

Meaning

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Example

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

那位政治家对这个难题的回答含糊其辞。

C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

光辉

Meaning

the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality

Example

Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.

她在听到好消息后，脸上充满了光辉。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

无畏

Meaning

fearless and adventurous, often used humorously

Example

The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.

那个无畏的旅行者独自探险了丛林。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

看不见的；未曾看到或注意到的

Meaning

not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden

Example

The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.

自然界的看不见的力量可能非常强大。

C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

宠爱

Meaning

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

Example

The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.

小女孩被她的祖父母宠爱着。

C1 noun ˈfeɪz.aʊt

phase-out

逐步淘汰

Meaning

A gradual reduction and eventual elimination of something.

Example

A phase-out of fossil fuels was agreed upon.

达成了逐步淘汰化石燃料的协议。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

欺诈

Meaning

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

Example

The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.

这位政治家因利用欺诈手段赢得选举而被指控。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

记者

Meaning

a person who reports news or information

Example

The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.

记者在现场采访了几个人。

B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打击；用手、武器或坚硬物体的强力打击

Meaning

a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

Example

The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.

拳击手给对手造成了毁灭性的打击。

C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表

Meaning

a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy

Example

The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.

大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

农民用骡子搬运重物。

C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

奴役; 囚禁

Meaning

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

Example

The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.

人们为了摆脱压迫的束缚而斗争。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

书呆子

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.

Example

The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.

教授被批评为一个书呆子，他过于关注微不足道的细节。

C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽灵

Meaning

A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.

Example

A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.

在旧城堡附近的雾中出现了一个幽灵。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸肌

Meaning

Relating to the chest or breast.

Example

The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.

运动员专注于增强他的胸肌。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

令人不安

Meaning

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

Example

The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.

新闻报道对公众来说是深感不安的。

A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

餐巾

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.

她在吃饭前把餐巾放在膝盖上。

C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦砾

Meaning

Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.

Example

The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.

地震后，救援队在瓦砾中寻找。

C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

着迷的; 迷住的

Meaning

completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted

Example

The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.

孩子们看到魔术师表演时都目瞪口呆。

B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员

Meaning

a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail

Example

The courier delivered the documents on time.

快递员准时交付了文件。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。

C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

盯着看

Meaning

To stare openly and rudely.

Example

Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.

游客们在街上看到名人时盯着看。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

懒惰的; 不活跃的; 没有工作的

Meaning

lazy; inactive; not working or being used

Example

The factory workers were idle during the strike.

工厂工人在罢工期间闲置。

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmɪtər/

decameter

十米

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to ten meters.

Example

The field was measured in decameters for accuracy.

为了准确起见，田地是用十米为单位进行测量的。

C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

虚荣

Meaning

Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.

Example

His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.

他的演讲充满了虚荣和自我吹嘘。

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

迷惑

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

复杂的指令只会让他感到困惑。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

轰炸

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

这座城市在轰炸中被摧毁。

A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

浴缸; 洗澡

Meaning

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

Example

I take a hot bath every evening.

我每天晚上洗热水澡。

B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

粗糙的; 粗糙; 严厉的

Meaning

having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh

Example

The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.

岩石的粗糙表面伤害了我的手。

C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男子气概的; 勇敢的; 大胆的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous

Example

He showed manly courage during the crisis.

在危机中，他展示了男子气概的勇气。

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

违约

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

公司在贷款支付方面违约。

A1 modal verb /ʃʊd/

should

应该

Meaning

used to indicate obligation or duty

Example

You should study for your exams.

你应该为考试学习。

C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道德主义者

Meaning

A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.

Example

The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.

作者以其作品中严格的道德主义者而闻名。

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。

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

分析师

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

金融分析师预测股票市场上涨。

B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

节日; 庆典;

Meaning

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.

Example

The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.

音乐节吸引了来自世界各地的成千上万的游客。

C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学

Meaning

The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.

Example

She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.

她正在学习静力学，作为她工程课程的一部分。

A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北方

Meaning

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

Example

We traveled north to reach the mountains.

我们向北旅行，以到达山脉。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

沉溺于奢华

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

她在一个漫长的日子后沉浸在温暖的气泡浴中。

C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

阻碍性的

Meaning

deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something

Example

The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.

这些阻碍性的政策阻碍了经济增长。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

优柔寡断; 怀疑; 犹豫不决

Meaning

the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do

Example

Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.

她对接受哪个工作机会的犹豫导致她错过了两个机会。

C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

深裂缝

Meaning

a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface

Example

The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.

登山者小心地越过了冰冷的裂缝。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

后代

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

他是一个富有的工业家家庭的后代。

C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁

Meaning

a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder

Example

The liver produces bile to help digest fats.

肝脏产生胆汁来帮助消化脂肪。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

预定

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

我想为晚餐预订一张桌子。

A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

加/优势

Meaning

in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage

Example

She received an A plus on her exam.

她在考试中得了一个A plus。

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使馆

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

他在达卡的法国大使馆工作。

C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

赞美诗, 颂辞

Meaning

a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something

Example

The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.

作者写了一篇关于士兵英勇的潘尼吉里克。

A2 noun /kwiːn/

queen

女王

Meaning

a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king

Example

The queen addressed her people with grace.

女王以优雅的姿态向她的人民致辞。

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。

C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反驳

Meaning

a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another

Example

Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.

她的反驳清晰而有说服力。

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

重新创建

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

团队从备份中重新创建了丢失的数据集。