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C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

使困惑
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

脱皮 / 沼泽区
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
蛇脱掉了它的旧皮肤。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

赞美诗, 颂辞
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
作者写了一篇关于士兵英勇的潘尼吉里克。
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

居民
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
森林是许多夜行性居民的家。
C2 noun /fluː/

flue

烟道
Meaning
A pipe or channel for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, gas heater, or power station.
Example
The chimney flue needs to be cleaned regularly.
烟囱的烟道需要定期清理。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

天生的
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
他有天生的忠诚感。
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

钟铃苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
钟铃苹果树结出美丽的红色水果，在热带地区很受欢迎
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

懦弱的, 背叛的
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
那名懦弱的士兵因恐惧而放弃了他的岗位。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

尖刻和愤怒
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
辩论在争议性评论后变得尖刻。
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神职的
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
仪式具有明显的神职特征。
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遗嘱附录
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
他在遗嘱中添加了一份附录，以包括他的孙女。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

意外的
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
会议在没有任何意外事件的情况下结束。
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

奶油苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
奶油苹果具有甜美和奶油般的口感。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

与符文相关
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
这块古老的石头上有奇怪的符文雕刻。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪlæŋks/

phalanx

方阵
Meaning
A group of people or things arranged in a compact, close formation; also an ancient Greek military formation.
Example
A phalanx of reporters waited outside the courthouse.
一群记者在法院外等候。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄色的
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
他那黄色的肤色让他看起来既疲惫又生病。
C2 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

贪婪
Meaning
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.
Example
The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.
国王的衰落是由于他的贪婪。
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

海角
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯塔矗立在俯瞰大海的海角上。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

昼行性
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
大多数鸟类是昼行性动物，在白天活跃。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痹
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
这位老人双手因麻痹而痛苦。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtrioʊl/

vitriol

尖刻的批评
Meaning
harsh and bitter criticism
Example
The politician faced vitriol from the public.
政治家遭受了公众的尖刻批评。
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

正直
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
他的正直让他在社会中赢得了尊重。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

嗅觉
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
狗的嗅觉非常发达。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

远远看到
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
从山顶上，他们看见了远处的一个小村庄。
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

掠夺
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
这场战争以掠夺和破坏为标志。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

磷光
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海生物展示了美丽的磷光。
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

龟或螃蟹的硬壳
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
乌龟为了保护自己，躲进了它的壳甲。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

无能
Meaning
the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something
Example
His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.
他的心理无能使他无法做出重要决策。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

一种古老的弦乐器
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
音乐家在室内音乐会中演奏了一把古老的维奥尔。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

超连接性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
超连接性改变了人类互动的动态。
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

旗帜
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
这艘船在离开港口之前升起了它的国旗。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

粗鲁的
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
他粗鲁的言论冒犯了会议上的所有人。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

纪元
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐龙在几百万年前生活，在一个不同的纪元。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

抱怨
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
他的抱怨态度使团队合作变得困难。
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

偏差, 异常, 偏离
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
科学家将这些数据视为一个偏差。
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

巨大成功
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
艺术家的首次演出获得了巨大的成功。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人类起源的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
气候变化在很大程度上是由人类起源的活动引起的。
C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

窑炉
Meaning
a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks
Example
The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.
陶工将泥土罐放入窑炉中烧制。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

对文化和艺术漠不关心或敌对的人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
他因拒绝现代艺术而被批评为非利士人。
C2 noun /pɪθ/

pith

要点，精髓
Meaning
the essential or central part of something
Example
The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.
他论点的要点是诚实最为重要。
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
这座古老的教堂展示了一个雕刻的十字架在祭坛上方。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚颜无耻或鲁莽的胆量
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
即使被当场抓住，他也厚颜无耻地撒谎。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

引起嫉妒的
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
经理的嫉妒言论在员工中间造成了紧张气氛。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承，他说服了老板给他加薪。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教主制
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世纪的教会由教主制及其传统主导。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗诵
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
她的朗诵在比赛中吸引了观众。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

绅士风度; 精致
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
她的自然绅士风度和优雅使她在上层社会圈子中非常受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

固执的, 叛逆的
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
那位固执的学生拒绝遵守学校的规章制度。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
他对奇怪的评论感到困惑。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鳍
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
鲨鱼有一个显眼的背鳍。
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石雕像（怪异的形状）
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
古老的大教堂的每个角落都有石像。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
丰盛的餐食满足了他的饥饿。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

难以察觉的
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
这两种色调之间的差异几乎难以察觉。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

连接
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
程序将两个字符串连接为一个。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激烈的抨击
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
这位政治家对他的对手发起了激烈的抨击。
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

斑点蛇头鱼
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
斑点蛇头鱼是南亚水产养殖中常见的鱼类。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

折射的
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
晶体的折射特性将光弯曲成一个光谱。
C2 noun /ˌɪnəməˈrɑːtə/

inamorata

Meaning
A woman with whom someone is in love; a female lover.
Example
He wrote a poem dedicated to his inamorata.
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

钱币学的
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
他拥有来自世界各地的稀有硬币收藏。
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

林中的空地
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
他们在长途跋涉后，在一个阳光明媚的空地上休息。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

杰出人物
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
他被认为是科学界的杰出人物。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

抱怨 / 一种鸟
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
他总是抱怨工作时长。
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

热情
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
他带着热情接受了这个提议。
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

确认
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
他在法官面前确认了自己的清白。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

一夫多妻者
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
这个多配偶者有三个妻子，他们住在不同的房子里。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

干燥的
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
博物馆展示了干燥的植物标本。
C2 noun /ˈstætɪks/

statics

静力学
Meaning
The branch of mechanics dealing with bodies at rest and forces in equilibrium.
Example
She is studying statics as part of her engineering course.
她正在学习静力学，作为她工程课程的一部分。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳朵的外部部分
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
医生检查了病人的耳朵外部部分是否有感染迹象。
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

公鸡冠花
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
鲜艳的红色公鸡冠花为花坛增添了生动的色彩。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后，他做出了最终决定。
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

喧闹且难以控制
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
那些喧闹的学生打乱了课堂。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

发光的
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
发光的星星照亮了夜空。
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

滑稽模仿剧
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
这出戏是对传统歌剧的巧妙滑稽模仿。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

闯入者
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
他在私人家庭聚会中感到像一个闯入者。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

悬浮
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔术师让桌子在表演中悬浮。
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

勇敢
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
勇敢的士兵从不放弃。
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

擦剂 / 洛神
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
他在训练后擦上了伤痛的肌肉上了擦剂。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

假装
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
他试图用强颜欢笑来掩饰自己的愤怒。
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

宠爱
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
小女孩被她的祖父母宠爱着。
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使般的
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
宝宝的笑容如天使般甜美，融化了所有人的心。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

颗粒
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
每一颗盐粒在阳光下闪烁。
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

卡巴利主义
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
历史学家在王室宫廷中广泛写作关于卡巴利主义的内容。
C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

小山丘；土堆
Meaning
a small rounded hill or mound
Example
The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.
那棵老橡树雄伟地站在覆盖着草的小山丘上。
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

优生学
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
优生学因其在历史上的不道德应用而受到批评。
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱性的
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
他对对手做出了侮辱性评论。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

闪耀
Meaning
Shining brightly; dazzling.
Example
The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.
闪耀的星星照亮了夜空。
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公职人员的不当行为
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市长因在职务中不当行为而被指控。
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

掩饰
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
他平静的面容掩饰了他内心的焦虑。
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神仙食物
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
这个甜点太好吃了，味道像神仙食物一样。
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形的
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
仙人掌有大的球形果实。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

一种抒情诗的形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
诗人以一个令人印象深刻的艾波德结束了他的颂歌。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

不合适
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
在没有适当研究的情况下进行投资是不合适的。
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

牧牛人
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
牛仔在牧场作为牧牛人工作。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑驳的
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
旧镜子的斑驳表面赋予它独特的魅力。
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

耻辱, 侮辱
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
丑闻给政治家带来了耻辱。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

易货商
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
易货商用水果交换了一些陶器。
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

女修道院院长 (nǚ xiūdào yuàn yuán zhǎng)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
院长欢迎访客到修道院。
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

领主
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
骑士向他的领主宣誓效忠。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨会暂停然后再开始。
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

快速和愉快的准备
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
他以 alacrity 接受了挑战。
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

消瘦
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
囚犯在没有合适食物的几个月后变得极度消瘦。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即兴的；即席的；未经准备的
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了一场令人印象深刻的即兴演讲。
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

削弱
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
不断的批评削弱了他的信心。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言风格
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
她的写作风格简洁而格言式。
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

恰当的, 合适的或令人愉快的; 由好运或幸福标志
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
她做了一个恰到好处的评论，使气氛轻松了。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

轻声笑
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
学生们开始在投影仪卡住时窃笑。
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

夸张的语言
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
政治家的演讲充满了空洞的夸张语言。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

显微镜学
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
显微镜学揭示了细胞的结构。
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
观众因喜剧演员的笑话而大声笑。