C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

仁慈的, 慷慨的, 友好的

Meaning

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

Example

His benevolent nature made him beloved.

他的仁慈天性使他非常受欢迎。

A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

幸福

Meaning

A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.

Example

We watched a movie together last night.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

浴缸; 洗澡

Meaning

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

Example

I take a hot bath every evening.

我每天晚上洗热水澡。

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。

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

咨询

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

咨询是必要的。

C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

强迫的

Meaning

excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so

Example

The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.

销售员太强迫了，导致顾客远离。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的

Meaning

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

Example

The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.

这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。

B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

身份

Meaning

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.

Example

The day reinforces our national identity.

这一天加强了我们的民族认同。

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 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

听不见的

Meaning

Unable to be heard.

Example

Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.

她的声音几乎在噪音中听不见。

A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

奶酪

Meaning

a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile

Example

She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.

她把磨碎的奶酪加到意大利面中，增加了风味。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

巴尔卡罗尔

Meaning

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

Example

The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.

乐团演奏了一首美丽的巴尔卡罗尔，令我想起了威尼斯。

A1 adjective /ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

Beautiful

美丽的; 吸引人的; 迷人的;

Meaning

pleasing to the senses; attractive; having qualities that give great pleasure

Example

She has a beautiful voice that captivates everyone.

她有一副美丽的嗓音，吸引着每个人。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

飞行员

Meaning

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

Example

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.

经验丰富的飞行员在风暴中安全着陆。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

悲悯

Meaning

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

Example

The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.

这部纪录片平衡了悲悯与希望，使观众既流泪又思考。

C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

清醒

Meaning

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

Example

He has maintained his sobriety for five years.

他已经保持清醒五年了。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

他收到了他申请的承认。

C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

导电的

Meaning

capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

Example

Copper is highly conductible to electricity.

铜的导电性很高。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音乐和艺术学校

Meaning

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

Example

They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.

他们在温室里种植了异国植物。

B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

迷恋; 吸引; 吸引力

Meaning

the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested

Example

Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.

她对古代历史的迷恋让她成为了一名考古学家。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

焦虑的

Meaning

Feeling or showing distress or irritation.

Example

The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.

宝宝整晚都很焦虑，无法入睡。

C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的

Meaning

existing or operating within; inherent

Example

He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.

他相信道德价值在人的本性中是内在的。

C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

使难堪

Meaning

to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed

Example

Her sudden question seemed to abash him.

她突然的问题似乎让他感到尴尬。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

联邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南方各州在内战期间组成了联邦。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

扶壁，支撑

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大教堂的墙壁被支撑以防止倒塌。

B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

罪行; 侵犯法规

Meaning

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

Example

Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.

盗窃是严重的罪行，依法可追究。

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

军事政府

Meaning

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

Example

The junta seized power after the coup.

政变后，军事政府掌握了权力。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɪsən/

glisten

闪闪发光

Meaning

To shine with a sparkling light, often when wet or polished.

Example

The grass glistened with morning dew.

草地在清晨露水下闪闪发光。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

坚决

Meaning

in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner

Example

She firmly believed in her decision.

她坚信自己的决定。

C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

定量的

Meaning

relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements

Example

The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.

该研究提供了气候变化影响的定量证据。

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

这根电缆有能力处理大量数据流量。

A2 verb /siːm/

seem

看起来

Meaning

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Example

He seems tired after the long journey.

他看起来在长时间的旅程后很累。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

进步

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.

Example

Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.

科学进步促进全球创新。

C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花

Meaning

a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage

Example

The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.

宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市议会成员

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

市议员提出了一个新的社区公园计划。

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。

C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

积累

Meaning

The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

Example

The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.

财富的积累使他能够投资于各种项目。

C1 verb /per/

pare

削皮

Meaning

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

Example

She pared the apple before eating it.

她在吃苹果前削了皮。

B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

翻转

Meaning

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

Example

She flipped the pancake in the pan.

她把煎饼在锅里翻了个面。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

壮观

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

从山上看到的景色真的很壮观。

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

跳过

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

他决定跳过早餐，直接去上班。

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

农民用骡子搬运重物。

B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治疗性

Meaning

Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.

Example

Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.

冥想对心理健康非常有治疗作用。

Meaning

A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.

Example

The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.

B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

高效

Meaning

Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.

Example

Efficient farming methods improve yields.

高效的农业方法提高产量。

B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

宽广的; 广阔的; 覆盖大面积的

Meaning

wide; extensive; covering a large area

Example

The river is very broad at this point.

这条河在这一点上非常宽广。

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。

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

吃，喝，消费

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

我们夏天消耗很多水。

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

本季度销售量有了显著增加。

B1 noun /læd/

lad

小伙子

Meaning

a boy or young man; a male youth

Example

The young lad helped his father in the shop.

这个年轻小伙子在商店里帮助了他的父亲。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

在位

Meaning

Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.

Example

The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.

在位的女王在她的统治期间进行了几项改革。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

细微之处

Meaning

a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something

Example

The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.

律师解释了案件的法律细节。

C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴民; 一个采取暴力行动的群体

Meaning

a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way

Example

An angry mob gathered outside the building.

一群愤怒的暴民聚集在大楼外。

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

六分仪

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

使用六分仪，导航员在中午确定了船的位置。

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

起义

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

反抗国王的起义持续了三年。

C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

争执, 争吵

Meaning

a noisy argument or quarrel

Example

There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.

两位司机之间发生了简短的争执。

B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气

Meaning

a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun

Example

The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.

太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

塔高高地耸立在城市上方。

C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄

Meaning

to eliminate waste matter from the body

Example

Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.

人类通过呼吸排出二氧化碳。

Meaning

to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings

Example

They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.

B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸福

Meaning

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

Example

They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.

她无法掩饰当她收到奖项时的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

对比; 差异; 比较

Meaning

the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences

Example

The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.

城市生活和乡村生活之间的对比相当显著。

C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

Example

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

不明智

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

把所有的钱都投入一家公司的做法不明智。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

绞刑架

Meaning

a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals

Example

In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.

在中世纪，罪犯常常在绞刑架上被处决，作为公众警告。

C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元

Meaning

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Example

Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.

早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。

B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

变革性

Meaning

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

Example

Transformational projects redefine progress.

变革性项目重新定义了进步。

C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模仿

Meaning

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

Example

The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.

喜剧演员通过模仿名人让观众捧腹大笑。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

畸形; 身体畸形

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

事故导致他左手出现了永久性畸形。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。

B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬

Meaning

the act of placing a dead body into the ground.

Example

The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.

埋葬仪式在下午举行。

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

科学家发现的结果令人困惑。

A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

主要地; 大多数时候; 通常

Meaning

mainly; for the most part; usually

Example

The students are mostly from local schools.

学生主要来自本地学校。

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏执者

Meaning

A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.

Example

He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.

因为拒绝听取他人的观点，他被称为偏执者。

B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的

Meaning

allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open

Example

The company maintains transparent business practices.

公司保持透明的商业实践。

C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

让他们随心所欲的理论

Meaning

A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.

Example

He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.

他遵循“让他们”理论，并忽视负面情绪。

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

处理

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

他对情况的处理令人印象深刻。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

沟渠，峡谷

Meaning

A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.

Example

After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.

暴风雨过后，路被一个深深的沟渠切割。

C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

醉酒

Meaning

under the influence of alcohol; drunk

Example

He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.

他完全醉了，踉跄地走进了房间。

C1 noun /dʒɛˈsteɪʃən/

gestation

妊娠

Meaning

the process of carrying or being carried in the womb between conception and birth; the development of an idea or plan

Example

The gestation period of an elephant is nearly two years.

大象的怀孕期将近两年。

A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

舞台

Meaning

a raised platform or area for performances or presentations

Example

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.

演员登上舞台，发表他的演讲。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

煎熬

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

她为是否做出了正确的决定而痛苦了好几天。

C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

容易说服的

Meaning

capable of being convinced or influenced to do something

Example

She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.

她在尝试新食物时很容易被说服。

B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装备

Meaning

to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task

Example

The school equipped its students with modern technology.

学校为学生配备了现代科技。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折断

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

绳子在重压下断裂。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

有资格的

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

只有有资格的候选人才会被考虑任命。

B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡

Meaning

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

Example

There is always a trade-off between price and quality.

价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

啄

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

母鸡开始啄地面上散落的谷物。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

不可计数的; 无尽的

Meaning

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

Example

The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.

地震对城市造成了无法计数的损害。

A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

可怕的; 恶劣的

Meaning

extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality

Example

The weather was terrible during our vacation.

我们的假期天气可怕。

C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

水道口

Meaning

A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.

Example

The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.

船只进入了沿海的一条狭窄的水道口。

B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

瓷砖

Meaning

a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

Example

The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.

厨房的地板覆盖着陶瓷瓦片。

C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

贿赂

Meaning

to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury

Example

The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.

律师被指控试图贿赂一名证人。

A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

豆

Meaning

an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants

Example

We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.

我们在春天把绿豆种植在我们的蔬菜园里。

C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

脱衣

Meaning

the act or process of removing clothing

Example

The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.

孩子在泥地玩耍后迅速跑进去脱衣。

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的

在中间; 在...之中

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

她站在人群中间。