A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

浴室

Meaning

a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower

Example

The bathroom is on the second floor.

浴室在二楼。

B1 adjective /ˈkəʊstəl/

coastal

沿海

Meaning

relating to or near a coast or shoreline

Example

They built a resort in a coastal area.

他们在沿海地区建造了一个度假村。

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

叹气

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

她听到好消息时松了口气。

C2 /laɪð/

lithe

灵活且优雅

Meaning

thin, supple, and graceful in movement

Example

The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.

灵活的舞者用她优雅的旋转迷住了观众。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning

remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known

Example

The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

令人愉快的, 令人高兴的

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

读一本好书是一项令人愉快的活动。

A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

然后

Meaning

at that time; next in order of time or place

Example

We went to the park, and then we had lunch.

我们去了公园，然后吃午餐。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

布拉沃

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

观众在精彩的表演后大喊“布拉沃！”

C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲伤的, 哀求的

Meaning

expressing sadness or sorrow

Example

He raised a plaintive cry for help.

他发出了一个悲伤的求救声。

B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避难所

Meaning

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

Example

The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

登山者在大雨中在山洞里找到了避难所。

B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

药丸

Meaning

a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed

Example

He took a pill to relieve his headache.

他吃了一颗药丸来缓解头痛。

A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

罕见

Meaning

not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual

Example

It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.

这些天，找到如此美丽的手工珠宝是罕见的。

C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Example

The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

吸烟的有害影响被充分记录。

B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

技术的; 专业的;

Meaning

relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training

Example

The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.

手册包含操作机器的技术说明。

C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改善主义

Meaning

The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.

Example

Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.

她的改善主义哲学让她在艰难时刻保持希望。

C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

尖锐

Meaning

Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.

Example

His incisive comments revealed the core issues.

他的尖锐评论揭示了核心问题。

A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

相反的; 完全不同的; 面对面; 反向的;

Meaning

Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;

Example

They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.

他们在政治上的观点相反，但仍然是好朋友。

B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

浪漫

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

他们的罗曼史始于他们在大学图书馆相遇时。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

毫无价值的废话或浮华但无价值的东西

Meaning

worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things

Example

The speech was full of political trumpery.

这个演讲充满了政治废话。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。

C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

木栅栏

Meaning

a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison

Example

The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.

囚犯被关在木栅栏内。

C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

透露

Meaning

the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private

Example

The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.

公司机密的透露引发了一场大丑闻。

A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

责怪

Meaning

to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with

Example

Don't blame me for the mistake.

别把错误怪在我身上。

C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

犀利的反应

Meaning

a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult

Example

Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.

她尖锐的反应让所有人都安静了。

C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

修改

Meaning

to correct or revise a text, especially for errors

Example

The editor emended the manuscript before publication.

编辑在出版前修改了手稿。

C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

押韵

Meaning

Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.

Example

The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.

这首诗充满了押韵的词语，创造了音乐般的节奏。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

包容

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多样性和包容性是现代工作场所的关键价值观。

C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

叉子的尖端

Meaning

a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork

Example

The fork has four prongs.

叉子有四个尖端。

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

盐

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.

请在汤里再加一些盐以提升风味。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教师

Meaning

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

Example

The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.

那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。

B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

走廊

Meaning

a corridor in a building that connects rooms

Example

The kids left their shoes in the hallway.

孩子们把鞋子留在了走廊里。

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

欠债

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

我将我的成功归功于父母的支持。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

逐渐减弱

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

事件的兴奋感在几个小时后开始逐渐消退。

C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

幸福

Meaning

to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes

Example

The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.

她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

中午

Meaning

The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon

Example

The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.

太阳在中午最亮，当它正好在头顶时。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多用途的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

这个多功能工具可以用作刀子、螺丝刀和开瓶器。

A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

烦扰

Meaning

to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb

Example

The bad news upset everyone.

坏消息 upset 每个人。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

辩证

Meaning

Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.

Example

She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.

她采取了辩证的方法来解决这个复杂的问题。

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

旧布；用来清洁的破旧衣物

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

她用一块旧布擦拭了满是灰尘的桌子。

C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状

Meaning

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

Example

The cake had a light and spongy texture.

蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。

C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

合奏, 团体

Meaning

a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater

Example

The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.

剧院合奏团进行了精彩的演出。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

迁徙的

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

许多鸟是迁徙的，每个季节都要飞行几千英里。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不公正;

Meaning

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Example

The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.

财富的分配在许多国家是不平等的。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。

C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系

Meaning

To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.

Example

Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.

研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

缺乏自信

Meaning

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

Example

Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.

她的缺乏自信让她很难在公众面前发言。

B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拜

Meaning

to love deeply and respect highly

Example

She adores her little sister.

她非常爱她的小妹妹。

C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

混乱的

Meaning

in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down

Example

The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.

突如其来的公告让办公室陷入了完全混乱的状态。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公开地; 公然地;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

公司公开宣布了他们的新政策。

C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

认知

Meaning

Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.

Example

The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.

法官注意到新的证据。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景

Meaning

the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer

Example

The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.

前景的花朵使画面更加生动。

C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

环绕地球

Meaning

to travel all the way around something, especially the earth

Example

Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.

麦哲伦是第一个环绕地球航行的人。

B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

痛苦

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

当他听到坏消息时，他感到深深的痛苦。

A2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪŋ/

Turning

转弯; 侧路

Meaning

a place where a road branches off from another; a side road

Example

Take the first turning on the left.

在第一个转弯处左转。

C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning

As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.

Example

He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.

C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

与生俱来的或自然的

Meaning

Existing from birth or natural

Example

She has an innate talent for music.

她有天生的音乐才华。

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

C2 noun /ˈsɪlvər kɑrp/

Silver carp

银鲤

Meaning

a large freshwater fish with silvery scales, commonly farmed for food

Example

Silver carp is widely cultivated in fish farms across Asia.

银鲤在亚洲的鱼场中被广泛养殖。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色

Meaning

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

Example

She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.

她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

热情

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

针叶树

Meaning

a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir

Example

The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.

森林由松树和云杉等针叶树主导。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。

C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

兽性

Meaning

Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.

Example

The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.

囚犯们以野兽般的方式被对待。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

褪色

Meaning

The process of changing or losing color; fading.

Example

Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.

阳光暴露导致织物褪色。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

剧作家

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.

莎士比亚被认为是历史上最伟大的剧作家。

C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反刍动物

Meaning

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep

Example

Cows are ruminants that chew cud.

牛是反刍动物，它们会反复咀嚼食物。

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分开

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下了那一页。

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

巴洛克风格

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

教堂以复杂的巴洛克风格装饰，细节繁复。

A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

可能 / 五月

Meaning

Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.

Example

You may leave early if you finish your work.

如果你完成工作，你可以早点离开。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

少女期

Meaning

The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.

Example

The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.

这首诗歌庆祝了少女时期的纯真。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

几个

Meaning

more than one but not many; a few

Example

Several people attended the meeting yesterday.

几个昨天参加了会议的人。

A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

在…上

Meaning

moving to a position on the surface of something

Example

She jumped onto the table to get the book.

她跳到桌子上去拿书。

C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning

To enroll as a student in a college or university.

Example

She matriculated at Oxford University last year.

C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

空气动力学

Meaning

The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.

Example

The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.

一架飞机的空气动力学决定了它的速度和效率。

B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

被占用的；被占领的

Meaning

being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force

Example

The room is occupied, so please wait outside.

房间被占用，请在外面等候。

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。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

纪念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

成千上万的人聚集在国家纪念碑前。

C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

木兰花

Meaning

a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers

Example

The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.

美丽的木兰花树在春天开花，盛开着粉色的花朵。

C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

织布鸟

Meaning

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

Example

The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.

织布鸟巧妙地建造它复杂的巢穴

B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

环境运动

Meaning

A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.

Example

The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.

环境运动专注于减少污染并保护生态系统。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

护理

Meaning

the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured

Example

She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.

她在学习护理学，想成为一名医疗专业人员。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊区

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

他们搬到了一个安静的郊区，把孩子们远离城市的喧嚣。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

协议或和谐

Meaning

Agreement or harmony between people or groups.

Example

The leaders worked towards international concord.

领导人们为国际和谐而努力。

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

不重要

Meaning

the state or quality of being insignificant or not important

Example

He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.

他以無關緊要的態度忽略了這個問題。

C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

发光现象

Meaning

The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.

Example

The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.

萤火虫的发光现象照亮了森林。

C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

信任的，作为参考标准的

Meaning

based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference

Example

The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.

地图上的菲杜西亚尔点确保了精确的测量。

B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

观点

Meaning

a particular attitude or way of considering a matter

Example

From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.

从他的观点来看，情况是绝望的。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

祝贺

Meaning

to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion

Example

I want to congratulate you on your promotion.

我想祝贺你晋升。

C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning

an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others

Example

Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.

C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

犹豫或失去力量或动力

Meaning

to hesitate or lose strength or momentum

Example

Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.

她的声音在演讲时颤抖。

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

经过, 死亡

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

领导人的去世对国家是一个巨大的损失。

C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

一种医疗程序，用于打开阻塞或狭窄的血管，这些血管向心脏输送血液。

Meaning

A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.

Example

Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.

现在，通过机器人辅助，血管成形术更加安全。

C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

断路器（打破某物的人或物体；在岸边破碎成泡沫的大海浪；中断电路的设备）

Meaning

A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.

Example

The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.

暴风雨期间，断路器跳闸，切断了电力。

C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

Meaning

having no leader or head; headless

Example

The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放

Meaning

The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.

Example

Liberation movements inspired many countries.

解放运动激励了许多国家。

C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

贪污的

Meaning

willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt

Example

The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.

这位政治家被指控为贪污腐化。

B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

草药

Meaning

a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume

Example

Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.

罗勒是意大利料理中常用的草药。

C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

回报

Meaning

to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling

Example

She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.

她用一份深思熟虑的礼物回报了他的善意。

C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

疑问的

Meaning

Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.

Example

She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.

她听到消息时，抬起了疑问的眉毛。

C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

劝说

Meaning

the act of persuading or influencing someone

Example

The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.

领导者使用温和的劝说来赢得对计划的支持。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言

Meaning

a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author

Example

The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.

这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自动化

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

许多公司自动化其流程以节省时间。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

难看

Meaning

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.

Example

The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.

垃圾堆在公园里创造了一个难看的景象。

B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

触发

Meaning

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

Example

The loud noise triggered the alarm system.

大声的噪音触发了警报系统。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。

C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

监护; 拘留; 保护

Meaning

the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention

Example

After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.

离婚后，他们平等地分享了孩子的监护权。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

他对这个主题的理解相当表面。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

黎明

Meaning

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

Example

They set out on their journey at daybreak.

他们在黎明时分开始了他们的旅程。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

阻碍

Meaning

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

Example

Lack of funds can impede business growth.

资金短缺可能阻碍商业增长。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

关键时刻

Meaning

a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made

Example

At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.

在这个关键时刻，我们需要做出关于未来的重要决策。

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

复苏

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

急救员成功让昏迷的男子复苏。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/