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B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

代表
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
她代表她的团队接受了奖项。
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

运动
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
自由运动为独立铺平了道路。
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。
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

创作
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
她创作美丽的歌曲。
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

可扩散的
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
氧气可以通过细胞膜扩散。
B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

频繁; 定期; 多次
Meaning
often; regularly; many times
Example
She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.
她在周末经常探望她的祖母。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

激动人心
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
演讲者发表了一个激动人心的演讲，打动了观众。
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

实施
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
经理为了提高效率，实施了这些变更。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

快速马或猎马
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
骑士骑着一匹快速的科赛尔进入战斗。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。
C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

恶意; 吝啬
Meaning
The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess
Example
His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.
他对贫困孩子的恶意让邻里的人都感到震惊。
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

无法形容
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕阳的美丽是无法形容的。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年一次
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
公司每六个月举行一次会议。
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

和平
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
他们希望在该地区实现和平。
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

一
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
只有一个学生回答了问题。
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

库利
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
库利在火车站搬运重袋子。
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

皱纹
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
她注意到她眼睛周围有几条皱纹。
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

聪明地; 有风格地; 快速地
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
他为商务会议穿得很聪明。
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退休
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
他在工作40年后计划退休。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈplɛzəntli/

unpleasantly

令人不快地
Meaning
in a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure; in an unfriendly or disagreeable manner
Example
The room was unpleasantly hot during the afternoon.
下午房间里热得令人不快。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私人战舰
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
在冲突中，私人战舰俘获了多个敌方船只。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住所
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
他宣布加拿大为他的法定住所。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

植物营养素
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
绿茶含有强大的植物营养素。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

像
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
她在外貌和举止上都像她母亲。
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

在混乱中翻滚
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
城市在突然的停电后陷入混乱。
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

严格，简朴
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
和尚在山中过着严格的生活。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延展性强
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
黄金是一种非常延展的金属。
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

神秘的
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
他给了我一个神秘的微笑。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

赞扬
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
评论家们对新电影赞不绝口。
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

舵
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的船长接管了舵，巧妙地将船只穿过风暴。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生产力
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改进的灌溉提高了生产力。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

迷人的; 魅力四射的; 时尚的;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
那位女演员在颁奖典礼上穿着设计师的礼服，看起来非常迷人。
C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小小的火花
Meaning
A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.
Example
There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.
她的脑海中没有一丝疑虑。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国库
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府宣布了新的措施，以改善国库。
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

修整
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
她在镜子前修整自己，然后去派对。
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

禁止的; 非法的
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
在这座建筑物内，吸烟是严格禁止的。
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修改
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
他们修改了合同以包括新的条款。
A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

叔叔/舅舅
Meaning
the brother of one's father or mother
Example
My uncle is visiting us next week.
我的叔叔下周会来看我们。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

装饰性的
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
花园里满是装饰性的植物。
A1 verb /sɪt/

sit

坐
Meaning
to rest in a seated position; to be located
Example
Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.
请坐下并让自己舒服。
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

站立
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
当老师进来时请站起来。
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
房间里的紧张气氛慢慢消失了。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
她试图在严肃的会议中抑制笑声。
C1 verb /præns/

prance

高傲地走
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
那匹马骄傲地走过了田野。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

性感
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
这幅画有一种性感的质量，吸引了观众。
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

指责
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
证据似乎将嫌疑犯牵连到这起犯罪中。
B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

认证
Meaning
the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification
Example
She received her professional certification after completing the training program.
她在完成培训项目后获得了专业认证。
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

车厢
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
我们在头等舱车厢找到了座位。
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

治疗
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
基因治疗为遗传性疾病提供希望。
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬币
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
交易是以硬币完成的。
C1 noun /stents/

stents

支架
Meaning
Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.
Example
Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.
支架通过机器人技术成功放置。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行为
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
老师表扬了她在课堂上的良好行为。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的
Meaning
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.
Example
She gave a compelling speech about climate change.
她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; 纪念堂
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
古老的修道院建在一个山顶上。
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

个人电脑
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
我刚买了一个新的个人电脑用于工作。
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

意志
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
她是自愿离开工作的。
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自愿地
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
她在紧急情况下自愿帮助了她的邻居。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

巧妙
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
他的巧妙想法改变了现代物理学。
A1 verb /let/

let

允许
Meaning
to allow someone to do something; to give permission
Example
Please let me help you with that task.
请让我帮助你完成这项任务。
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

环绕
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
山脉环绕着小山谷。
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

不加区分的
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
滥用杀虫剂对环境造成了伤害。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

忧郁症患者
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
她是一个每周去看医生的忧郁症患者。
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

排斥
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
质子相互排斥。
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

第二个
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
在茶和咖啡之间，我更喜欢第二个。
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封锁
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
海军封锁阻止了物资到达港口。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
细胞膜控制物质进出细胞的运动。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
公司处于破产的边缘。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

确定性
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
她以确定的语气谈论案件的结果。
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

资源
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
该地区富含草本资源。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

杯子
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
她喝了早晨的咖啡，使用了一个陶瓷杯。
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打击；用手、武器或坚硬物体的强力打击
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
拳击手给对手造成了毁灭性的打击。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

构思, 怀孕
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
很难想象这样的想法如何能够成功。
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

单调
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
打破日常生活的单调可以改善心理健康。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚主义的繁文缛节经常延误项目审批。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。
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。
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

处理和利用食物以促进生长
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
肝脏帮助代谢毒素。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会议
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
气候会议强调了可再生能源的重要性。
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

附近
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
村庄位于河流附近。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

灌木丛
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
一只兔子藏在灌木丛下。
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

羊
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 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
高失业率导致了经济停滞。
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

决策能力
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
他在危机中的果断决策拯救了公司。
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
移民在加拿大开始了新的生活。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

环境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
她在艺术的环境中长大。
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不规则性
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
审计发现该公司的记录中存在多项财务不规则性。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

懒人，避免工作或努力的人
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
不要做洛费尔，帮我们做工作。
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。
B2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.ʃən/

Junction

交叉口
Meaning
a place where two or more roads or railway lines meet; a point where things join or connect
Example
Turn left at the junction to reach the shopping center.
在交叉口左转，前往购物中心。
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

干扰
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
消除干扰以提高生产力。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

战后
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
战后时期见证了显著的经济增长。
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

先生
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
先生，我可以帮您处理订单吗？
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

严厉
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
他严厉的表情让会议变得不舒服。
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

验光学
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
她在大学学习验光学，成为一名眼科专家。
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中间
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
她在六月中旬加入了这个项目。
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火
Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
壁炉中的火提供了温暖和舒适的氛围。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会经济进步
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
社会经济进步提升了边缘化社区。
A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

大学
Meaning
an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees
Example
She is studying law at the university.
她在大学学习法律。
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

雕刻的女性形象柱子
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
古老的寺庙里有一个凯瑞亚蒂德支撑着屋顶。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。