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B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

幻想; 幻觉或想象
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
孩子长大后希望成为一名著名的宇航员。
C2 adjective /ˈsteɪ.dʒi/

stagy

过于戏剧化
Meaning
Overly theatrical, artificial, or exaggerated in manner or style.
Example
Her performance felt stagy and unnatural.
她的表演显得过于戏剧化和不自然。
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

黑蜜蜂
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
黑蜜蜂在花园里的花丛中嗡嗡作响。
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

使恐惧
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
暴力的场面使观众感到恐惧。
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

优生学
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
20世纪初,一些科学家支持优生学政策。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修饰
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
摄影师对图片进行了修饰以去除瑕疵。
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔和的发光
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
蜡烛的柔和光线充满了房间的温暖。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

泛美洲的
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
泛美洲运动会将整个大陆的运动员汇聚在一起。
A2 noun ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

environment

环境
Meaning
The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
Example
Protecting the environment is crucial for future generations.
保护环境对未来几代人至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
由于几家大公司的赞助,活动得以举行。
C1 verb /bɪˈsɛt/

beset

Meaning
to trouble, harass, or attack on all sides
Example
The village was beset by constant floods.
B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

收入
Meaning
money obtained in return for labor or services
Example
Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.
她的月收入足以养活她的家人。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

五角星
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法师在地板上画了一个五角星,作为仪式的一部分。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

压舱物
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
船只装载了压舱物,以便在风暴中保持稳定。
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

未来
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
未来的项目依赖于战略规划。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəl/

amoral

不道德的
Meaning
Lacking a moral sense; unconcerned with rightness or wrongness of something.
Example
The character in the novel was portrayed as completely amoral.
小说中的人物被描绘成完全不道德。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.əns/

pittance

微薄收入
Meaning
a very small or inadequate amount of money
Example
She worked long hours for a mere pittance.
她为了微薄收入工作了很长时间。
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

挑剔
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
这个孩子对她吃的东西非常挑剔。
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商业
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
商业中心吸引投资。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
长途旅行后,丰盛的餐点满足了他们的饥饿。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

不合理的
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
经理提出了一个不合理的要求。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

裁决
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
法院的裁决对被告有利。
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

捐赠
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
她每三个月捐一次血。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

通过
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
公司同意了一份合同,通过它将支付罚款。
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

铁路
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
铁路将城市与附近的几个小镇连接起来。
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

脏的
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
他在泥巴里玩后,衣服弄脏了。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不合时宜
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
在严肃的讨论中,他的评论不合时宜。
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

精心计算的
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。
A1 noun /jɪə/

year

Meaning
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
Example
This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.
今年,我们计划去山里旅游。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaʊ/

endow

Meaning
To provide with a quality, ability, or gift; to donate funds for a purpose.
Example
The university was endowed with a generous donation.
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

可调节的; 可修改的; 可调整的;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
这把椅子有可调节的高度。
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

加密的
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
银行使用加密技术来保护交易。
A2 noun /sænd/

sand

幸福
Meaning
Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.
Example
Children built castles out of sand on the beach.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

教导
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
她在一位著名艺术家的指导下学习绘画。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

严格
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
新规则的严格性让所有人都感到惊讶。
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

促进
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
她努力学习以推动自己的职业发展。
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

烹饪的
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
烹饪的进步提升了用餐体验。
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
他在画画时保持手稳定。
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

慷慨的
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
她向孤儿院捐赠了慷慨的捐款。
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
在赢得奖项并获得晋升后,她感到双倍幸运。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆炸, 强烈撞击
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆炸通过大楼发送了一股强劲的爆风。
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

渗透,秘密进入
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
网络安全防止了对敏感数据的渗透。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

集邮家
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
这位集邮家花了多年时间建立了一个稀有的邮票收藏。
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

面对
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
她在演讲前必须面对自己的恐惧。
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
这个营被部署到前线。
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反应性; 化学活性
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
公司对客户投诉采取了反应性的方法。
C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

泽尼亚
Meaning
A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature
Example
The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.
花园里充满了各种色彩鲜艳的泽尼亚花。
A2 adjective /ˈloʊn.li/

Lonely

孤独的; 孤立的
Meaning
solitary; isolated; without companions
Example
She felt lonely after moving to a new city.
她在搬到一个新城市后感到孤独。
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
农民养着一大群羊。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

坚定不移; 坚固
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
尽管面临所有挑战,她的信念依然坚定不移。
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

添加
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
她在咖啡里加了糖。
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

收费/指控
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
商店收取额外的家居配送费用。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

未开化的; 野蛮的;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
探险者在亚马逊雨林深处遇到一个未开化的部落。
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

军官,担任高级军官的机密助手
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
在仪式期间,军官与他的随行军官共同出席。
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

无定形
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
该计划保持无定形,缺乏具体细节。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

水力学
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
水力学为船舶设计提供了基础。
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

醋栗
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
醋栗富含维生素C,并可制成美味的果酱。
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

恶心的 / 粗俗的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
他觉得食物看起来恶心,但味道还不错。
B2 verb /krʌʃ/

crush

Meaning
to press or squeeze something so hard that it is damaged or destroyed
Example
He accidentally crushed the paper cup in his hand.
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
犀牛用角来保护自己。
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

醉酒
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
他完全醉了,踉跄地走进了房间。
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
他们在湖边的一座舒适的小屋里度过了假期。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

宽恕; 原谅;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
打扰会议,我请求宽恕。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯萎
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花朵没有足够的水分会枯萎。
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 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

懊悔的
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
她在对她的朋友大喊之后感到懊悔。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

制革厂
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
制革厂为出口生产高质量的皮革。
B2 noun ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

守时
Meaning
The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.
Example
Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.
守时是职业环境中一个受重视的品质。
B2 noun /θred/

thread

线
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前; 从前
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
这座建筑以前是学校,但现在是一个社区中心。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠诚
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
他对妻子不忠诚多年。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

极度贫穷
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
那个极度贫穷的家庭艰难地购买食物。
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。
A2 noun /dʒɔɪ/

Joy

欢乐
Meaning
a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight
Example
The children's laughter filled the house with joy during the holiday celebration.
孩子们的笑声在假日庆典期间充满了整个房子。
A1 verb /bʌt/

but

撞头
Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully
Example
The goat butted against the fence.
山羊撞到了篱笆。
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

通过聪明或欺骗得到某物
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
他通过假装是VIP客人来获得了一张免费票。
C1 adverb /əˈnjuː/

anew

重新
Meaning
In a new or different way; once more.
Example
After the failure, she decided to start her life anew.
失败后,她决定重新开始她的生活。
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

用于学习或旅行的休假期
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
她为了研究她的新书而休了一个萨巴提卡尔假期。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

鹤嘴锄
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
矿工用鹤嘴锄打破了岩石表面。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命的官员承担重要责任。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 珍贵的石头; 装饰品
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
王冠上装饰着来自世界各地的珍贵珠宝。
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

甲板长
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
波茨温监督甲板上的水手。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

坚称
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
她坚称她是无辜的。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

有恶臭的,令人不快的
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant smell
Example
The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.
垃圾散发出的恶臭让人无法忍受。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

吃力
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
他给出了一个吃力的解释,令观众感到困惑。
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈfɪərəns/

interference

干扰
Meaning
the action of interfering with something
Example
The radio signal was disrupted due to interference from nearby electronics.
由于附近电子设备的干扰,无线电信号受到了干扰。
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

青木瓜
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
青木瓜沙拉是泰国菜中一道受欢迎的菜肴。
C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地区论坛
Meaning
A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.
Example
The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.
地区论坛讨论了砍伐森林的影响。
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

油布
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
他们决定用油布覆盖厨房的地板。
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

真心
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
她真心关心环境。
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

连接
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
社交媒体帮助我们与他人连接。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

奇特的
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
她有一种奇特的时尚感,使她与众不同。
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

玩视频游戏或竞技游戏
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
游戏已经发展成为一个十亿美元的产业。
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

好的
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
好的,我们去公园。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
老师让我们计算圆的周长。
B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

货运列车
Meaning
a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers
Example
The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.
长货运列车从港口到内陆仓库运输集装箱。
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

菠萝
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
她把新鲜的菠萝加进了水果沙拉。
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百夫长
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
百夫长带领他的士兵英勇作战。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音乐和艺术学校
Meaning
A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.
Example
They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.
他们在温室里种植了异国植物。
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

幸福
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

葡萄园
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
旧的葡萄园里满是葡萄藤。
C2 noun ˈsaɪəns ˈdezət

science-desert

科学荒漠
Meaning
A region or area lacking in scientific development, research facilities, or educational institutions.
Example
J.C. Bose thrived in a science-desert.
J.C. Bose 在科学荒漠中茁壮成长。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

含糊不清
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
她在演讲中因为情绪而变得含糊不清。
C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

渗透性,允许液体或气体通过的质量或状态
Meaning
The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.
Example
The permeability of the soil affects water retention.
土壤的渗透性影响水分保持。
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

星期一
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
我星期一开始新工作。
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通的; 常见的; 不特别的
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
那只不过是办公室里的普通一天。
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

槽, 低谷
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
奶牛从木槽里喝水。
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

日历
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
她在日历上标记了她的生日。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

撬棍
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
他用撬棍把旧钉子取了出来。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

节约成本
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
节约成本的解决方案有利于各行各业。
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

擀面杖
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
用擀面杖把面团擀平。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

贞洁; 纯洁
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
她过着纯洁而美德的生活。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

网红, 社交媒体影响者
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
社交媒体上的网红塑造了消费者的偏好。
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

可抑制的
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
这个运动被证明几乎是可以抑制的。
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

聚会
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
我们上周末参加了一个家庭聚会。