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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。
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

乌托邦
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
许多哲学家梦想着为人类创造一个乌托邦。
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

开幕
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
该组织已正式开幕。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神论
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
伊斯兰教和基督教是基于一神论的宗教。
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

收缩
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
公司报告了本季度利润的收缩。
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。
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

狂喜, 欣喜若狂
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
她沉浸在音乐中，陶醉其中。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

骚动; 喧嚣; 混乱
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
公告在学生中引起了骚动。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

衍生物
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
新政策是多年辩论的衍生物。
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

矛盾的
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
她对接受新工作的提议感到矛盾。
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

占主导地位
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
传统价值观在社区中仍然占主导地位。
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

塔兰图拉
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
塔兰图拉爬过沙漠的地面。
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火药
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
火药是在古代中国发明的。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

简洁而有意义
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
她给出了一个简洁的评论，完美地总结了问题。
C1 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrsɪfaɪd/

diversified

多样化的
Meaning
Made or having variety in form, nature, or content.
Example
The company adopted a diversified business strategy to reduce risks.
公司采纳了多样化的商业战略来降低风险。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

使困惑
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
复杂的指令使学生感到困惑。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

宽容
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
法官在判决中表现出宽容。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
这个演讲是一个完全的谎言。
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

假面舞会, 模仿游戏
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
这个审判不过是一个政治上的假面舞会。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

复杂
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
他的论点如此复杂，以至于没有人理解它。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置换
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
通过尝试所有可能的拼图块置换，可以解决这个难题。
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

鞋匠
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
鞋匠完美地修好了我的破鞋。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

三部曲
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
导演最终发布了第三部电影，完成了这部科幻三部曲。
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

滋养
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
好书滋养心灵。
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一致性
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
这篇文章缺乏一致性，难以理解。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干鱼
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干鱼是在许多沿海地区受欢迎的腌制食品。
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

进口
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
奢侈品的进口受到严格监管。
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷错误
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
书中有一个印刷错误。
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

寻找地
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
她带着寻求的目光看着他，希望得到诚实的回答。
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。
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

赞成
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
委员会在提案上投了赞成票。
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

异质的
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
教室里充满了一个异质的学生群体。
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。
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位素
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
碳-14 是一种放射性同位素，用于化石的年代测定。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

调和
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
她对批评做出了调和的回应。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

过于简化的
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
他的解释过于简化，忽略了关键的细节。
C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

理想主义
Meaning
the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection
Example
His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.
他的青春理想主义激励他加入了各种社会公正运动。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

叛乱
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
政府难以控制日益增长的叛乱。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合作用效率
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
提高光合作用效率可以增加作物产量。
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

责任
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
公司的负债超过了它的资产。
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。
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。
C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

催化
Meaning
To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.
Example
The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.
新法律催化了整个行业的改革。
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

拐杖, 支撑
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
他在摔断腿后不得不用拐杖。
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

调解, 和解, 协调
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
他们通过开放的沟通尝试调解彼此的分歧。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

某物减少或减弱力量、效果或兴奋
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
旅行的取消降低了他们的热情。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

可转移的
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
你在这里学到的技能可以转移到其他工作。
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
恐惧可能会抑制个人成长。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

阴沉的; 沮丧的; 令人悲伤的
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天气阴沉，伴随大雨和黑暗的云层。
C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

图书装订工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
老图书装订工仔细恢复了古老的手稿。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨胀
Meaning
excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas
Example
The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.
公司因其膨胀的价格而遭受批评。
C1 verb /ˈkəʊ.dɪ.faɪ/

codify

编码
Meaning
to arrange laws, rules, or ideas into a clear and systematic code
Example
The committee worked to codify the existing laws.
委员会致力于编码现有的法律。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

大会会议
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

无价
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
她的建议对我的成功起到了无可估量的作用。
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

无政府状态
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政权崩溃导致街头的无政府状态。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

口感浓烈
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
他喜欢与晚餐搭配的口感浓烈的红酒。
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

仁慈的, 慷慨的, 友好的
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
他的仁慈天性使他非常受欢迎。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
长途旅行后，她在安静的花园里寻求休息。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

刺鼻的
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜刺鼻的气味充满了厨房。
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

华丽的、色彩斑斓的或自信的
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
他那华丽的风格吸引了派对上所有人的注意。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛苦的
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
穿越沙漠的旅程漫长且痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

极其大的; 令人震惊的邪恶或错误; 不正常或不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
那个怪异的罪行震惊了整个社区。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

外包
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
许多公司使用外包来降低劳动力成本。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸福
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的快乐。
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

氏族
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
整个氏族聚集在一起庆祝节日。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变，中心，过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

俯卧
Meaning
lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion
Example
He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.
他在长时间的战斗后趴倒在地。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

恶劣
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
那起恶劣的罪行震惊了整个社区。
C1 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl/

bilateral

双边
Meaning
An agreement or relationship between two parties that is mutual, two-sided, or reciprocal.
Example
The two countries signed a bilateral trade agreement.
这两个国家签署了一项双边贸易协议。
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

充满
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
市场充满了购物者。
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

漏网
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
她用漏网把意大利面排水了。
C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

一致性，遵从，合规
Meaning
Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.
Example
Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.
严格遵守规则确保社会秩序。
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

颓废
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
小说描述了富有精英的颓废。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

火器
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
警方在调查过程中发现了一支隐藏的火器。
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
天空中的天体在昨晚清晰可见。
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推动力
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
新政策为经济增长提供了推动力。
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

偷渡者
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
船员发现一个藏在货舱里的偷渡者。
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

沙哑
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
他的沙哑声音揭示了多年的吸烟。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

祖先
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
我们必须尊重我们祖先的传统。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

演说家
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
这位著名的演说家发表了一场鼓舞人心的演讲。
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

渴望
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
她感到强烈的渴望去环游世界。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

赞扬
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
她因出色的表现获得了赞扬。
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

刻痕
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
他在棍子上刻了一个刻痕，以标记天数。
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
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。
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

方差
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生的表现水平有很大的方差。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗余，过剩
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
公司员工中的冗余导致了大量裁员。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

终点站
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
火车经过长时间的旅行后，终于到达了终点站。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

伪造
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
他试图伪造文件以避免税收。
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼仪; 体面; 尊严
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
这位外交官在激烈的谈判中保持了完美的礼仪。
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声哭泣
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
宝宝整晚哭个不停，吵醒了所有人。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
她的冷静行为给会议上的每个人留下了深刻印象。
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

不可宽恕的
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
他的背叛是不可原谅的罪行。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

浓稠甜蜜的糖浆
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
她把糖浆倒在了煎饼上。
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

排版
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
良好的排版提高了网站的可读性。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

重新装修
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
他们决定去年夏天重新装修厨房。
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

讣告
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
报纸昨天发布了他的讣告。
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

叛徒
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
他在离开党派并批评其政策后被贴上了叛徒的标签。
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

灌木丛; 茂密的灌木生长
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
兔子消失在灌木丛中。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

微不足道
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
这种药物的副作用微不足道。
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
医生检查了每个鼻孔，寻找任何阻塞物。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

无叶的; 光秃的
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬天无叶的树看起来光秃秃的。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震的振幅在里氏震级上被测量。