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C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

有必要
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
每个公民都应该遵守法律。
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

排名
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
他在比赛中的排名在每一轮之后都有所提高。
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

公社 / 沟通心灵
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
她去乡村与大自然交流。
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

巧克力色
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
巧克力棕色沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

伤害
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
我的背部因为坐得太久而疼痛。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音标符号
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
老师展示了每个音标符号如何代表特定的声音。
C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

心甘情愿地, 乐意地
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
如果我有时间,我会很乐意帮你。
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
吸烟是一种严重的健康危害,可能导致肺癌和心脏病。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

异教徒
Meaning
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
Example
Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.
古罗马人认为早期基督徒是异教徒。
C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

织布机
Meaning
a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing
Example
The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.
织工在织布机上工作,创造美丽的面料。
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

反转
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
老师要求学生练习将声明进行奥贝特。
A2 pronoun /huːm/

whom

Meaning
used to refer to the person or people that something is done to
Example
The man whom I met yesterday is my friend.
我昨天遇到的那个人是我的朋友。
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

争论琐碎的事情
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
律师被指控试图争论琐碎的事情,而不是解决真正的问题。
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

玻璃器具
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
婚礼注册包括精美的玻璃器具。
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

有缺陷的
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
设备停止工作,因为它有缺陷。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

善于接受
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
她对同事们的反馈持开放态度。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

乡巴佬
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
城市人嘲笑乡巴佬的简单方式。
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

轻率的
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
他在没有适当装备的情况下攀登山峰,真是轻率的行为。
B1 noun /ˈætməsˌfɪər/

Atmosphere

大气层
Meaning
the envelope of gases surrounding the earth or another planet; the pervading tone or mood of a place
Example
The atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation.
大气层保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

加强
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
他们加固了城市的墙壁,以防止入侵。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

快乐的
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
听到好消息时,她感到很快乐。
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

脆弱
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
这位老年人太虚弱,无法在没有帮助的情况下走路。
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

选择
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
请选择您喜欢的颜色。
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

宝藏
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
海盗们把他们的宝藏埋在岛上。
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

位置
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
这个咖啡馆位于湖边的一个美丽的位置。
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

拆开
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
她兴奋地小心拆开了礼物。
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

坚韧
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
他在解决问题时的坚韧让他取得了成功。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
猎户座是最著名的星座之一。
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地狱; 痛苦的状态; 极其不愉快的经历
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
在工厂里工作时,由于极端的高温,简直是地狱。
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

运气
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
她在面试中有好运气。
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

沙文主义
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

肋骨
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
他在事故中断了一根肋骨。
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

统治
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
女王统治了超过六十年。
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 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好斗
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
教练欣赏球员在场上的好斗精神。
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

建设桥梁,建立连接
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
新举措正在缩小城市与乡村发展的差距。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

垃圾填埋场
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
这个城市建造了一个新的垃圾填埋场,以应对日益增长的废物问题。
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

销售彩票
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
慈善机构决定通过抽奖出售自行车来筹集资金。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

与生俱来的; 天生的; 内在的
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
她有天生的音乐才能。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

鼓舞
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
老师的鼓励给学生们带来了勇气。
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道主义灾难
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
战争造成了人道主义灾难。
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

抓住 / 扣子
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
她在祈祷时将手紧紧地握在一起。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小争执
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
他们因座位安排发生了小小的争执。
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

坏死
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
医生解释说,病人的伤口显示出坏死的迹象。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

对话; 会话
Meaning
a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject
Example
The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.
政治领导人进行了一场有意义的对话,以解决冲突。
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

角色
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
定义的角色改善团队表现。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

极好的;一流的
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
这辆车处于极好的状态。
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

辩护
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
新的证据帮助为被错误指控的男子辩护。
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

可用性
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
清洁水的可用性对健康至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

列表
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
可用职位的列表每天都会更新。
A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

如此
Meaning
to such a degree or extent
Example
She was so happy with the gift.
她对礼物感到如此高兴。
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

黑色
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的黑色连衣裙去参加聚会。
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

在垃圾中寻找
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
孩子们在垃圾堆里找食物。
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

悼词
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
她的哥哥在葬礼上发表了感人的悼词。
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

激动人心
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
这次旅行是一次激动人心的经历。
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

热的; 温暖的; 灼热的;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
咖啡太热了,不能喝。
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列举
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
她列举了做出决定的理由。
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

闪光; 闪烁
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
有一道明亮的闪电,接着是雷声。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派支持者
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
辩论迅速变得党派化,每一方都在捍卫自己的议程。
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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱性语言
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
政治家的演讲充满了对对手的侮辱性语言。
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

三叉戟
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
波塞冬的雕像握着一把强大的三叉戟。
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓言
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
医生宣誓帮助病人。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔韧的
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
体操运动员的身体异常柔韧。
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

把手; 握柄; 处理
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
这只行李有一个坚固的把手,使得通过机场时更加容易。
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

失去信心
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
敌对问题开始让证人感到不安。
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤奋的; 努力的;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
她在研究中非常勤奋,每天都在图书馆度过数小时。
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

拖延
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
政治家在被问及争议问题时拖延了决策。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

贪吃者
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
他被认为是一个贪吃者,可以在一次坐下时吃完三大披萨。
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速而高效地
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
申请被迅速而高效地处理了。
B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

远征
Meaning
a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration
Example
The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.
登山远征需要数月的精心规划和准备。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

意义; 目的
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
老师向学生解释了这个难单词的意思。
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

冥想
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
她每天早上练习冥想,开始她的平静一天。
C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

网格, 编织
Meaning
To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.
Example
The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.
这两个齿轮完美契合,使机器平稳运行。
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

页面
Meaning
one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document
Example
Turn to the next page for more information.
转到下一页以获取更多信息。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

使受喜爱
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
她的善良和慷慨使她深受社区喜爱。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

从船上丢弃的无用物品,被冲到岸上的物品
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
风暴过后,海滩上充满了杰特萨姆。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆类
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆类是素食者的优秀蛋白质来源。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初始
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
项目的初始阶段是通过充满热情的规划来标志的。
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

伤害
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
吸烟可能会损害你的健康。
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

直的; 直接的; 诚实的;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
从点A到点B画一条直线。
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不赞成 / 反感
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新政策在公众中失宠。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和 / 仁慈
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚犯们希望有一个温和的法官。
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

华丽的、色彩斑斓的或自信的
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
他那华丽的风格吸引了派对上所有人的注意。
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主义
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
作家使用平行主义为他的散文增添了节奏。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

吉尼 (英国旧金币)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
古老的金币价值一个吉尼。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

变形
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
毛毛虫变形成蝴蝶。
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
政府负责公民的福利。
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

奖励
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
他因归还丢失的钱包而获得奖励。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作,也能产生重大影响。
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
他们在晚餐时提供了一杯红酒。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆转
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
新政策标志着回归传统方法。
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
她深受学生们的喜爱。
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
她把花放在一个半透明的花瓶里。
B2 noun /ɡlɪmps/

Glimpse

一瞥;
Meaning
a momentary or partial view; a brief look or sight of something
Example
Through the window, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful garden behind the house.
透过窗户,我瞥见了房子后面美丽的花园。
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

背风面
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
他们在山丘的背风面搭建了营地。
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

骗子
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
这位商人被曝光为一个骗子,他欺骗了客户。
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

碰撞
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
两辆车在交叉路口发生了碰撞。
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 /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七边形
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
数学老师在黑板上画了一个七边形。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

无法满足
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
他有一个无法满足的权力愿望。
A2 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər.i/

grocery

杂货店
Meaning
A store that sells food and household supplies.
Example
She went to the grocery to buy vegetables.
她去杂货店买蔬菜。
B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

条款
Meaning
A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.
Example
Provisions must align with public aspirations.
条款必须与公众的期望一致。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

女朋友
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
他把女朋友介绍给了家人。
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

手电筒 / 火炬
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
在黑暗中用手电筒来照路。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授清楚地解释了理论。
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

微妙的
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
他对这部小说的分析非常微妙。
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

吟诵
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侣在寺庙里吟诵祈祷。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

名义上的
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
她是委员会的名义上的负责人,但决策由协调员做出。
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

凝聚力强
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
团队展示了一个凝聚力强的战略。
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

牲畜食物
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
谷仓里装满了牲畜的食物。
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 /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

憔悴
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
经过几周的生病,他看起来又苍白又憔悴。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

以某人命名的事物
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
三明治是一个以三明治伯爵命名的伊波宁。
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

楼梯
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
他在楼梯上绊倒摔了下来。