A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最好

Meaning

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

Example

She is the best student in the class.

她是班里最好的学生。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

附加费

Meaning

an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost

Example

The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.

机票上加收了燃油附加费。

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

草率

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

她对他严肃的问题做出了一个草率的回答。

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

战场

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

战场上布满了战斗的残余。

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延长

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

健康饮食有助于延长预期寿命。

C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

走私货物

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

警方查获了一批走私香烟。

C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美丽的; 漂亮的; 快乐的

Meaning

cheerful; pretty; attractive

Example

The bonny child played happily in the garden.

这个漂亮的孩子在花园里快乐地玩耍。

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。

B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

家用电器

Meaning

Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.

Example

Modern home appliances enhance convenience.

现代家用电器提升了便利性。

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壤

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

这个区域的土壤是红色的。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

环境的

Meaning

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Example

The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.

公司采取了新的政策以减少环境损害。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。

C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

估价

Meaning

An estimation of the worth of something.

Example

The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.

该物业的评估远高于预期。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

相对的

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

生活成本相对于你的收入水平。

C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

聚集

Meaning

To collect or form into a mass or group.

Example

The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.

尘粒开始聚集成更大的团块。

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 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白炽光

Meaning

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

Example

The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.

蜡烛的白炽光填满了黑暗的房间。

A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

我们自己

Meaning

used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb

Example

We should help ourselves before helping others.

我们应该在帮助他人之前先帮助自己。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇怪地

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇怪的是，他似乎并没有因为坏消息而难过。

C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

Example

The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.

经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

可完善的

Meaning

capable of being made perfect or improved

Example

Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.

人性是不完美的，但可以完善。

C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

脏的

Meaning

dirty or stained; not clean

Example

His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.

他在泥巴里玩后，衣服弄脏了。

C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

酮体生成过程

Meaning

The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.

Example

Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.

酮生成发生在禁食或低碳水化合物饮食时。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手动

Meaning

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Example

This is a manual process that requires careful attention.

这是一个手动过程，需要仔细关注。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

香火 / 激怒

Meaning

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

Example

The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.

香火的气味充满了寺庙，但他粗鲁的话让她非常生气。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

神谕

Meaning

a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium

Example

The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.

古希腊人曾在德尔菲咨询神谕。

C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

从高处以友善的态度

Meaning

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

Example

He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.

他不会屈尊回答如此琐碎的问题。

B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

上下文

Meaning

the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea

Example

To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.

要理解这句话，你需要知道它说的上下文。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

简短的介绍先于每一章。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

折磨; 痛苦

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

囚犯在单独监禁中忍受了多年的折磨。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

亲切

Meaning

friendly, cheerful, and pleasant

Example

She greeted us with a genial smile.

她带着一个亲切的微笑迎接我们。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。

C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

嘲讽的

Meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Example

She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.

她对他的唱歌尝试发出了嘲讽的笑声。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

他的声音因紧张而颤抖。

C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

无限

Meaning

Without limits or bounds.

Example

The universe is often described as illimitable.

宇宙常被描述为无限的。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

执法

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察负责执法。

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

运动

Meaning

A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.

该运动旨在确保平等的权利。

A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

客户

Meaning

a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business

Example

The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.

店主用微笑迎接了客户。

C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

辐射

Meaning

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

Example

The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.

壁炉向整个房间辐射热量。

A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Example

She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。

C1 noun /mæɡˈnɪfɪsəns/

magnificence

壮丽

Meaning

splendor, grandeur, or impressive beauty

Example

The magnificence of the palace left everyone speechless.

宫殿的壮丽让所有人都哑口无言。

C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

攀爬植物兰兰

Meaning

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

Example

The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

攀爬植物兰兰藤本会产生美丽的芳香花朵。

C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

镰刀

Meaning

A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.

Example

The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.

农民在收割小麦之前磨利了他的镰刀。

C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

地方方言

Meaning

a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal

Example

The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.

导游在与渔民交谈时开始使用当地的帕图瓦。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不确定

Meaning

not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge

Example

I am uncertain about my future career plans.

我对未来的职业规划感到不确定。

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池塘

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

孩子们在公园的池塘里喂鸭子。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

怀疑的

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

她对投资新业务感到怀疑。

C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

报酬; 薪酬; 奖金

Meaning

money paid for work or services; compensation or reward

Example

The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.

这份工作提供了优厚的报酬和福利。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

过载

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

不要过载洗衣机，否则它可能会坏掉。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混合

Meaning

to mix things together in a confused or untidy way

Example

Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.

不要把所有的文件混在一起。

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。

B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

开花；繁荣

Meaning

to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering

Example

The roses bloom beautifully every spring.

玫瑰每年春天都会美丽地开花。

A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

月亮

Meaning

the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun

Example

The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.

满月在夜空中明亮地闪烁

C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

撤销

Meaning

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

Example

The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.

法院因缺乏证据而撤销了决定。

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半岛

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鲜半岛位于东亚。

B1 noun

Kindness

善良; 仁慈; 善意

C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

Example

The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.

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。

C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

同谋

Meaning

a person who helps another commit a crime

Example

The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.

小偷与他的同谋一起被捕。

C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴打

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

愤怒的男人威胁要殴打他的对手。

A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

包

Meaning

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

Example

She carried her books in a bag.

她把书放在包里。

B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

角度

Meaning

The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.

Example

The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.

老师解释了如何在几何学中测量角度。

B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

连续的

Meaning

forming an unbroken whole; without interruption

Example

The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.

工厂按照连续的24小时工作计划运行。

C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味觉的

Meaning

relating to the sense of taste

Example

The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.

餐厅提供了与众不同的味觉体验。

C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉碎

Meaning

To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.

Example

The machine can pulverize stones into dust.

机器可以将石头粉碎成灰尘。

C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

口才

Meaning

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

Example

She improved her elocution through constant practice.

她通过不断练习提高了她的口才。

B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查

Meaning

a survey of public opinion or voting in an election

Example

The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.

民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。

A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

煎锅

Meaning

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

Example

Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

在一个大煎锅中加热油，然后加入蔬菜。

B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

调查

Meaning

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Example

The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.

调查揭示了有关欺诈的新证据。

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。

C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

警觉

Meaning

Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.

Example

The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.

警卫整晚保持警觉。

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

去中心化

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

去中心化的系统允许在地方层级进行更多的控制。

C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

反对

Meaning

To disapprove of or discourage something.

Example

The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.

老师强烈反对考试中的作弊行为。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石重量单位

Meaning

a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams

Example

She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.

她收到了一个两克拉的钻石戒指作为订婚礼物。

C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都市气质

Meaning

refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner

Example

Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.

她的都市气质让她在外交官和领导人中非常受欢迎。

C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化

Meaning

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

Example

The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.

教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。

C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐烂的

Meaning

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

Example

The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.

腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。

A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

洪水

Meaning

an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits

Example

The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.

暴雨导致村庄发生了洪水。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

异常地

Meaning

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

Example

It was unusually cold for this time of year.

对一年中的这个时候来说，天气异常寒冷。

B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

流浪者; 旅行者，目的地不确定

Meaning

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

Example

The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.

流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。

C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

逃避

Meaning

The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.

Example

His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.

他逃避责任的行为使同事们感到沮丧。

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。

C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

逃避工作

Meaning

to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility

Example

He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.

他被指控逃避工作，而其他团队成员都在努力工作。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

错误的，不正确的

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

他的假设完全是错误的。

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

绿叶蔬菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

吃绿色蔬菜对健康很重要。

A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

桌子

Meaning

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.

Example

They placed the documents on the table.

他们把文件放在桌子上。

C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

通过长时间演讲延迟立法行动的策略；使用这种策略

Meaning

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

Example

The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.

参议员费利巴斯特了几个小时，以阻止该法案通过。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

Meaning

to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties

Example

The fish got entangled in the net.

C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning

to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty

Example

He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.

C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

赔偿

Meaning

The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss

Example

The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.

法院命令对欺诈受害者进行赔偿。

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。

B2 verb kəˈlaɪd

collide

碰撞, 撞击

Meaning

Hit with force when moving; come into conflict or opposition.

Example

The two cars collided at the intersection.

两辆车在交叉口相撞。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

复兴

Meaning

To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.

Example

Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.

对传统手工艺的兴趣已经开始复兴。

C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高空

Meaning

Up in or into the air; overhead.

Example

The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.

风筝在晴空中高飞。

C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

警报钟

Meaning

an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen

Example

The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.

数据泄露响起了警报钟，警示着需要更严格的安全措施。

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月球的

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

月食昨晚可见。

C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

炫耀

Meaning

excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy

Example

The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.

亿万富翁的派对充满了炫耀和奢华。

C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

渗透，秘密进入

Meaning

The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.

Example

Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.

网络安全防止了对敏感数据的渗透。

B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Example

The story is set during the French Revolution.

故事发生在法国大革命期间。

C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鸟类栖息地

Meaning

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

Example

We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.

我们看到一个充满吵闹鸟类的鸟类栖息地，靠近森林。

C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

贬低

Meaning

To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.

Example

He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.

他经常贬低同事以感到优越。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

食人者

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探险家的日志描述了有关食人者在偏远岛屿上生活的谣言。

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

精心计算的

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。

B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

缺乏思考

Meaning

Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.

Example

It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.

他做出如此粗鲁的评论是缺乏思考的。

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

恐慌

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

火警铃声引起了学生们的恐慌。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。

B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

行李箱

Meaning

a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel

Example

She packed her clothes in the trunk.

她把衣服放进了行李箱。

C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

贝壳项链

Meaning

beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration

Example

The tribe traded furs for wampum.

部落用皮毛换取贝壳项链。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

磨坊

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

那座老面粉厂已被改建为博物馆。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

翻转

Meaning

To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.

Example

He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.

他翻转了玻璃杯，让水流出来。

B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

承受 / 抵抗

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

Example

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

这座建筑能够承受强烈的地震。

C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子

Meaning

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages

Example

Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.

罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。

B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

北极熊

Meaning

a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions

Example

The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.

北极熊在寒冷的北极水域游泳。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

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 /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

情感宣泄

Meaning

The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.

Example

Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.

在她的日记中写作对她来说是一种情感宣泄的方式。

B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

屎

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

狗在地板上留下了它的屎，弄得一团糟。