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C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

合适的; 适合的; 对于特定情况或人适当
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
他穿了适合重要场合的正式服装。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

反奴隶制
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
反奴隶制运动在19世纪获得了动力。
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶筛
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
我在倒茶入杯时总是使用茶筛。
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

非常小心
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
艺术家以极其细致的方式完成了这个项目。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点燃
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
火花在几秒钟内点燃了干叶。
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

约会
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
他们在咖啡馆安排了一次秘密的会面。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

乞丐
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
乞丐在街角乞讨食物。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

无声的; 完全安静的
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
她走过房子，步伐无声，以免吵醒宝宝。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

优化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO优化帮助网站在搜索引擎中排名更高。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人类学家
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
人类学家花了几年时间研究部落社区。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

顺从
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
她愿意接受加班的想法。
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

雾霾
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
早晨的雾霾逐渐消散，随着太阳在空中升得更高。
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野猪
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
野猪快速地穿过森林。
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

威胁
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
那个鲁莽的司机对路上的每个人构成了威胁。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

敲诈勒索
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
商人因威胁其合作伙伴后被捕，罪名是敲诈勒索。
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。
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

稀少
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
沙漠中的植被稀少。
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 /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
商店展示了美丽的陶器罐和碗。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

孔雀花
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
孔雀花树在夏季开着令人惊叹的橙色花朵。
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

辅助
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
医院有一个备用发电机，以防紧急情况。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平庸
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
这部电影很有趣，但总体来说平庸。
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

清除
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
新领导承诺清除政府中的腐败。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

赔偿
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
保险公司为洪水造成的损失提供了完全的赔偿。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

数据
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
调查中的每一条数据都经过仔细分析。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

费力的
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
爬山是一项费力的任务。
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 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外籍人士
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
许多外籍人士聚集在城市的国际社区中。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
她无法掩饰自己收到奖项时的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医生说这是一个非典型的病例。
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

瞭望, 哨位
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
卫兵警惕地监视着可疑活动。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrsɪkjuːt/

persecute

幸福
Meaning
to treat someone cruelly or unfairly, especially because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
Many people were persecuted for their faith during that time.
当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

不稳定的
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
不稳定的政治局势让外国投资者担心。
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

营养不良
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
贫困地区的孩子们遭受营养不良。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害的
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
吸烟对健康有害。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最高级
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
她的表现是最高级的，赢得了站立的掌声。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

臭名昭著
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
这位独裁者因其残忍而臭名昭著。
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 /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

偷偷结婚
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
这对年轻情侣决定逃到另一个城市结婚。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

回避
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
他避开公众注意并偏爱隐私。
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

神圣象征
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
老鹰在许多文化中被视为神圣的图腾。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

富豪; 商业界或工业界的富有且有权势的人
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
石油富豪拥有全国各地的数十座炼油厂。
C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

安培
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
流经电线的电流以安培为单位进行测量。
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星际的，星际间，宇宙的
Meaning
Occurring or situated between stars.
Example
Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.
科学家研究星际旅行的可能性。
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

酒
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
他们为派对买了酒。
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

将资产或服务转化为赚取金钱的方式
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube 允许内容创作者通过货币化赚取收入。
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

尖叫
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
孩子们看到惊喜时高兴地尖叫。
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

电话系统
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
现代的电话技术已经发展到包括基于互联网的通话。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

愤怒的
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
当她发现背叛时，她愤怒不已。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

皮肤科医生
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
她因皮肤过敏去咨询了皮肤科医生。
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

裂缝
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
地震在路面上造成了一个深深的裂缝。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家族长
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
作为家族长，他调解争端并保持着传统的延续。
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

热情；精力与兴奋；柑橘类水果的外皮
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
她带着极大的热情投入新工作。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

骑士风范
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
他是骑士风范，总是为他人开门。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

不可抑制的
Meaning
Impossible to control or restrain.
Example
She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.
她在演讲中无法掩饰自己无法抑制的笑意。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
大陪审团决定控告该政治家腐败。
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

峡谷
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
河流在山脉中切割出一条深深的峡谷。
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

蔑视
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
该公司因违反环保规定而被罚款。
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
他穿着一件黑色的背心和他的西装。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

不透水的
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
这件夹克不透水。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗衣服 / 隐瞒非法获得的钱的来源
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
她在星期天洗了所有脏衣服。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

劫持者
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
人质成功从劫持者那里逃脱。
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。
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

胆量
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
他质疑权威的胆量令人钦佩。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

害羞
Meaning
Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.
Example
She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.
她是一个安静、害羞的女人，避免引起注意。
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

虚伪的
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
在讲诚实的同时撒谎是虚伪的。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

免罪
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
法庭解除她所有指控。
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
他们举行了灵媒会议，以联系已故的祖母。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

恶意的; 有害的
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
恶意软件损坏了许多计算机。
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

喘息
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
周末提供了工作上的一个受欢迎的休息。
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

恰当地, 按时
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
文件已按时恰当地签署并提交。
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

裂缝
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
山羊消失在岩石中的裂缝里。
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。
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
该节庆是为了遵守一项百年传统而举行的。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

监禁
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
当局在审判后将罪犯监禁。
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

存在主义的
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
她在人生中期经历了存在主义危机。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

不安的; 焦虑的; 激动的
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
她度过了一个不安的夜晚，担心考试结果。
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

游牧
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
部落过着游牧生活。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

不可战胜
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
这支队伍在连续赢得十场比赛后，看起来不可战胜。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

敏感的
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
他对自己的身高非常敏感。
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

过时的
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
办公室仍在使用过时的归档系统。
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

分歧的
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
分歧的政策在合作中带来了挑战。
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取代
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
数字平台已经取代了传统报纸。
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口语
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
他的口语表达让演讲更加生动。
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 /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

展开
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
她把地图在桌子上展开来寻找路线。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前身
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
蒸汽机是现代火车的前身。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

祭献的
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
这只羊在仪式中被用作祭献的礼物。
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

热情地
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
你被热情邀请参加我们的婚礼仪式。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

低调的
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
她穿了一件优雅但低调的裙子。
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂缝 / 巨大差异
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
两个政党之间有一个巨大的裂缝。
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

蹲下
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
他蹲下来系鞋带。
C1 adverb /ˈfɜː.vənt.li/

Fervently

热情地; 激情地;
Meaning
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm
Example
She fervently hoped that her dreams would come true.
她热情地希望她的梦想能成真。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

衰老
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
他的健忘被归因于衰老。
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

镰刀
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
农民用传统的镰刀收割小麦。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
通过内省，她对自己的情感有了更深刻的理解。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。
C1 noun /dɪˈvɪnɪti/

divinity

神性
Meaning
The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
Example
The priest spoke about the divinity of the soul.
神父谈到了灵魂的神性。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

放弃
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
她决定放弃甜点，以保持她的饮食。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

超越
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
公司在去年超越了它的竞争对手。
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

细长而脆弱
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
细长的树在雪的重量下弯曲。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

骗子
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
那位老人竟然是个聪明的骗子，骗了所有人。