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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
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全驳回
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
这些主张完全被官方驳回。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

内涵
Meaning
The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.
Example
The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.
'狗'这个词的内涵包括是哺乳动物和被驯养。
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密的爱
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
这本小说讲述了两个人物之间的禁忌爱情故事。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

恶意的
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君的恶意行为摧毁了王国。
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引发
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
空气污染引发了慢性疾病。
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

无色的
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
设计师选择了黑色、白色和灰色的无色调色板。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

床单
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
我需要一张干净的床单来覆盖床铺。
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

诅咒的
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
村民们避开了山上的诅咒房子。
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

壮丽的; 极好的; 印象深刻的
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
城堡在日落时看起来很壮丽。
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
他是一个吸烟者,每年都试图戒烟。
B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分割
Meaning
to separate into parts; to split or break apart
Example
Please divide the cake into eight pieces.
请把蛋糕分成八块。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

欺骗
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
骗子试图骗取老人的储蓄。
B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

Meaning
The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.
Example
Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足科医生
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
我约了足科医生治疗我的脚踝疼痛。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

愉快的; 漂亮的; 满意的; 吸引人的
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的裙子去参加派对。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓言
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
伊索的寓言通过简单的故事传授宝贵的教训。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

不可知论者
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
他描述自己是一个不可知论者,而不是一个无神论者。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
她拥抱了母性的快乐和挑战。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

根深蒂固
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
他是一个根深蒂固的读者,每天在图书馆度过几个小时。
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

基本原因
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
他决定背后的理由被清楚地解释了。
B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有效; 法律上或官方上可接受的
Meaning
legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Example
The passport is valid for ten years.
护照有效期为十年。
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
蝴蝶是一种美丽的昆虫,它从一朵花飞到另一朵花。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

覆盖
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
请把食物盖上,以保持新鲜。
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
新政策是多个先前法律的混合物。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚罪犯
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
这个人因大婚而被逮捕。
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

匹配
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
她的裙子颜色和鞋子完美匹配。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

偷窃
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
从别人那里偷东西是错的。
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

荣誉
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了荣誉。
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

鲁莽
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
在暴风雨中横渡河流是一个鲁莽的决定。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

本能的, 自然的, 自动的
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
他的本能反应救了他的生命。
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

皱纹
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
她对那股奇怪的气味皱起了鼻子。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

对齐 / 排成直线
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
经理要求团队将他们的目标与公司的使命对齐。
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
药物被保存在一个密封的容器中。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地堡
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空袭期间他们躲在地堡里。
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

排毒
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
排毒有助于清洁身体中的有害物质。
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困境; 困难的处境
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
难民们处于绝望的困境中。
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

比...持续更久
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
这座古老的城堡已经比许多代人持续得更久。
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

竖琴
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
天使在竖琴上弹奏了一首美丽的旋律。
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

修改
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
她必须在提交之前修改她的论文。
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

挨饿
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
困住的徒步旅行者在没有食物的几天后开始感到饥饿。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

损害
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
传播虚假信息对社区是一种损害。
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

与葡萄糖相关
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
高血糖指数的食物会迅速提高血糖水平。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

点燃,激发
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
演讲点燃了观众心中的希望。
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
他们寻求咨询以解决他们的婚姻问题。
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

全球意识
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
全球气候变化意识对政策变化至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。
A2 noun steɪt

state

国家
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
国家宣布了一项新的语言政策。
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

政府
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
政府拒绝了这些要求。
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

学费
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
今年大学的学费上涨了。
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
森林是濒危动物的庇护所。
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

解密, 解读, 翻译
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
花了几个小时解密这段古老的文字。
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 /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

脾气暴躁的老人
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
那位脾气暴躁的老人抱怨着邻里的一切。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲伤和沉思;感受或表达悲伤
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
忧郁的音乐让每个人都感到悲伤。
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地质学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
她学习地质学以了解地震。
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

存在
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
科学家正在寻找其他星球上生命存在的证据。
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

洗衣机
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
洗衣机坏了,需要修理。
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家谱
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
追踪你的家谱可以揭示未知的祖先。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

抗性
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
这块布料对水和污渍具有抗性。
C2 verb /ˈkɒndʒʊɡeɪt/

conjugate

变位
Meaning
to list the different forms of a verb according to tense, person, and number
Example
Students are asked to conjugate the verb 'to be'.
学生被要求变动动词'是'的形式。
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

漫不经心
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
她对规则的漠视毫不在意。
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

伊拉克的
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
伊拉克的文化丰富多样。
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

有营养的
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
吃有营养的食物有助于保持身体健康。
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

愤世嫉俗者; 怀疑主义者
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
那个老愤世嫉俗者相信政治家只关心获得选票。
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

掠食者
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
狮子是草原上强大的掠食者。
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
是的,我会在五点到那里。
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
那块老木板太硬了,弯不起来。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

橄榄鲃
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
橄榄鲃常见于南亚的河流中。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

不频繁
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
他在搬到国外后,偶尔才回家乡。
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

盖子
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
请把盖子重新放在瓶子上。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

紧急
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
情况的紧急性要求立即的医疗关注。
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

爱国主义
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
胜利日反映了整个国家的爱国主义。
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

喜剧
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
我们在剧院看了一场有趣的喜剧。
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

剥削
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
对海洋资源的开发导致了显著的损害。
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
公司今年获得了巨大的利润。
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

逃跑
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
小偷试图带着被盗的珠宝逃跑。
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

意识
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
传播意识对于拯救蝴蝶至关重要。
B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈
Meaning
continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period
Example
Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.
尽管遇到许多挫折,她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

方向, 指令
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
他询问了去火车站的方向。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

预言
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
那位老人声称他能够预言未来。
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

返回
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
小组将于12月25日返回港口。
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

日常的,普通的
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
他专注于家庭生活中的日常细节。
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

直升机
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
直升机安全地着陆在医院的屋顶。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

青少年
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
青少年常常喜欢和朋友一起度过时光。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

使...易患
Meaning
To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.
Example
His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.
他的基因可能使他容易得糖尿病。
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

除叶
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
农民在收获前除叶了田地。
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

灾难性事件
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
气旋是孟加拉国的灾难性事件。
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

论文
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

感恩节
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
我们与家人一起度过了感恩节晚餐。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

多变的; 不稳定的; 善变的;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
他那多变的个性使得信任他的承诺变得困难。
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

贪婪地吃 / 山间狭谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
他们在徒步旅行后大快朵颐地吃了比萨。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

擅闯者
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
安保人员抓住了翻越围栏的擅闯者。
B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

源头; 来源
Meaning
a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information
Example
The river's source is high in the mountains.
这条河的源头位于群山之中。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不舒服的
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
我们在旅行期间不得不住在一个不舒服的房间里。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

特权的
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
她来自一个有特权的背景,拥有许多机会。
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

嗜睡
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
一顿重餐后的嗜睡让人难以集中注意力。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

腰果
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

爱开玩笑的
Meaning
fond of or characterized by joking; humorous
Example
His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.
他爱开玩笑的性格让他在同事中很受欢迎。
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

可想的
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
很难相信这样的结果甚至是可以想象的。
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

压制
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
政府对言论自由的压制引发了广泛的抗议。
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

反复的
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
她已经有几个月反复头痛了。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

屠夫
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
屠夫推荐了我们晚餐的最佳牛肉切块。
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。
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

艰苦的努力
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
经过多年的艰苦努力,她终于完成了学位。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

引起
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
演讲激发了人们的希望。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

壁画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教堂的墙壁装饰着美丽的壁画。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
她决定追求成为医生的梦想。
B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障
Meaning
a failure or collapse of a system or machinery
Example
The car had a breakdown on the highway.
车子在高速公路上发生了故障。