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C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早早
Meaning
early; in good time
Example
She rose betimes to finish her work.
她早起以完成工作。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

固执
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
尽管大家的恳求，他依然固执。
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚构，想象
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
鬼屋的故事只是她想象的产物。
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
通行权属于土地所有者的财产。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

不可接受的
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
他的粗鲁评论被在场的每个人视为不可接受。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古老的土地由一个强大的君主统治。
C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

使困惑
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions bemused the new employees.
复杂的指令使新员工困惑。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理发师
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理发师为他的婚礼剪了一个完美的发型。
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

慷慨
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
他对慈善事业的慷慨得到了高度赞赏。
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪曲
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
那位政治家因其回答的歪曲性而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

过度溺爱
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
过度溺爱的孩子总是得到他想要的。
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

欢迎辞
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
她在毕业典礼上发表了欢迎辞。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

彻底铲除
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
冲突让许多家庭从他们的家园中被迁移。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

海滩
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
孩子们在海岸上玩耍，捡贝壳。
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

费兹帽
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
传统服饰包括一顶红色的费兹帽和一个黑色的流苏。
C2 verb /kənˈdjuːs/

conduce

有助于
Meaning
To help bring about a particular result; to contribute to something.
Example
Regular exercise conduces to better health.
定期锻炼有助于更好的健康。
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

扩大
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
政治家试图通过夸张的说法来扩大自己的权力。
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味的
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
餐厅提供了一顿美味的饭菜。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

皱缩的
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
那棵皱缩的树在田野中屹立了几个世纪。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

发烧的，激动的
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
患者处于高温状态下的发烧状态。
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

团队精神
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
团队的精神在他们的合作努力中显而易见。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

奢侈者
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
那位百万富翁是真正的奢侈者，他只为舒适和享乐而活。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

黑曜石 (黑色的玻璃状火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
刀是由锋利的黑曜石制成的。
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

重述
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
教授在结束课程之前简要地重述了讲座内容。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

一个热爱或钦佩女性的人
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
作为一位著名的菲洛吉尼斯特，他倡导女性的教育。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

含水
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
这种矿物是含水的，因为它的结构中包含水分子。
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

装病的人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
经理怀疑约翰是一个装病的人。
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬礼
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
他们向国王行了敬礼。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

响声，轰鸣
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教堂钟声的轰鸣充满了小镇的广场。
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
血友病治疗受益于基因编辑。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

皮拉夫
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
我们享用了美味的鸡肉皮拉夫作为晚餐。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

嘶嘶声
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
诗人用西比兰斯在诗句中创造了一个柔和的嘶嘶效果。
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

解渴
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
她喝了冷水来解渴。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

双原子
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
氧气是双原子分子。
C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深红色
Meaning
a bright crimson or pinkish-red color
Example
The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.
夕阳下天空变成了深红色。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装饰性设计
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
天花板上装饰着精美的阿拉贝斯克图案。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不公正
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
奴隶制是历史上最不公正的实践之一。
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

车床
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
木匠使用车床来塑形木碗。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

构象
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
科学家研究了蛋白质的分子构象。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

适应
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
徒步旅行者需要时间来适应高海拔。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利润
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
他更多的是由利润而不是责任驱动。
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

变色
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
变色使得植物的叶子更加吸引人。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

以威胁的方式说话
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
经理威胁员工加班。
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

母羊
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
母羊生下了双胞胎羔羊。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæm.pæk/

Champak

香木花
Meaning
a fragrant yellow or white flower from a tree native to South Asia, used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The champak tree in the temple courtyard bloomed with golden flowers.
寺庙庭院中的香木花树开满了金色的花。
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

引起恶心
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
坏掉的食物很快让他感到恶心。
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

侍从
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
他把助手当作一个普通的侍从对待。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

先兆
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
春天的第一只知更鸟常被认为是即将来临的温暖天气的先兆。
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

邋遢
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
他在沙发上睡觉后，以邋遢的外貌走进了房间。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

习惯，风俗
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
他生活在一种安静的习惯中，避开城市的喧嚣。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

恼怒
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
持续的噪音成为邻居的恼怒源。
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

懊悔的
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
她在意识到自己的错误后感到懊悔。
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

相邻
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
公园在北边与河流接壤。
C2 noun /ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

Bougainvillea

九重葛
Meaning
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
Example
The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display.
攀爬在花园墙上的九重葛创造了美丽的紫色展示。
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

情人
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
秘密情人终于被揭露。
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

极其困难
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
灾难后重建城市是一项极其困难的任务。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄色的
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
他那黄色的肤色让他看起来既疲惫又生病。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

迟缓
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
长时间徒步后，他感到迟缓且缺乏动力。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

失控
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
愤怒的人群在裁决宣布后失控地奔跑。
C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

好社交
Meaning
Fond of company; sociable.
Example
She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.
她是一个好社交的人，喜欢结识新朋友。
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西方
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西方有着悠久的哲学思想历史。
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

套索
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
牛仔快速用拉索抓住了马。
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

疏忽
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
错误是由于完全的疏忽发生的。
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

醋酸的
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
醋的醋酸味充满了厨房。
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

奢华
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
花园里充满了热带植物的奢华。
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

使困惑
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

令纸
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
办公室订购了十令纸。
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

可推断的
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
解决方案可以从提供的数据中推断出来。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
C2 noun /lænˈtɑː.nə/

Lantana

兰塔纳
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with clusters of small colorful flowers
Example
The lantana flowers attract butterflies to the garden.
兰塔纳的花朵吸引蝴蝶到花园。
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

通灵
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
她声称自己有通灵能力，并预言了未来。
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

自然神论者
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
这位哲学家把自己认定为自然神论者。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚颜无耻或鲁莽的胆量
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
即使被当场抓住，他也厚颜无耻地撒谎。
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

穴居人
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
有些人称他为穴居人，因为他拒绝使用现代技术。
C2 noun /ɑːmz/

alms

施舍
Meaning
Money, food, or goods given to the poor as charity.
Example
The monk distributed alms to the needy villagers.
僧侣把施舍分发给贫穷的村民。
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

轻薄丝绸睡衣
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
她在睡觉前穿上了丝绸睡衣。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

长臂猿
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
长臂猿用它的长臂在树林间优雅地摆动。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒlɪksəm/

Frolicsome

顽皮的; 快乐的; 活泼的
Meaning
joyful; playful; merry; cheerful
Example
The frolicsome children laughed and played in the park.
顽皮的孩子们在公园里笑着玩耍。
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

分娩
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
医生向学生们解释了分娩的各个阶段。
C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

恶意
Meaning
The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.
Example
His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.
他的恶意在他对待竞争对手的残忍方式中表现得淋漓尽致。
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

搅拌棒
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
祖母用搅拌棒制作新鲜的黄油。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大执事
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
大执事协助主教完成行政事务。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
他们为了健康搬出了不健康的社区
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

青木瓜
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
青木瓜常常用在咖喱和炖菜中。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

校内
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
大学每学期组织校内体育比赛。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

诈骗
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
骗子试图通过诈骗拿走老年人的积蓄。
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

心理平静、沉着和均衡，尤其在困难情况下
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
她以非凡的冷静处理了这个消息。
C2 noun /ˈleɪ.ɪ.ti/

laity

俗人
Meaning
Ordinary members of a religious community who are not clergy.
Example
The church welcomed the laity to participate in the event.
教堂欢迎俗人参加活动。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

与山区地区相关的; 在山区环境中发现
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山区森林是独特物种的栖息地。
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲劳
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
长时间徒步后，疲劳感笼罩了整个团队。
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

糠; 无价值的东西; 轻松的玩笑
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
农民使用传统方法将小麦从糠中分离出来。
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

菊苣
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
她将新鲜的菊苣加入沙拉中，增添了一丝微苦的味道。
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
母鹿保护了她的小鹿免受捕食者的伤害。
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味的
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
厨师准备了一道美味的菜肴，令桌上的每个人都非常喜欢。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

聚集
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
这座城市是各种文化和社区的聚集地。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

巴库尔花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
巴库尔花的甜美香气弥漫在村庄的傍晚空气中。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

不熟练的
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
对机器的不熟练操作导致了多次错误。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
汽车的损坏很严重，但仍然是可修复的。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

紧急
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
病人的紧急情况需要立即进行手术。
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

法学
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
她是大学里的法学教授。
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新词
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
互联网催生了许多新词，如“自拍”和“标签”。
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

在某地漫无目的闲逛的人
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
警察在商店外询问了洛伊特勒。
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖泊或其他水体中过多的营养物质
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
过多的肥料导致湖泊中的优氮化。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

偏离主题的
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
他的偏离主题的讲座让学生们对主要话题感到困惑。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

节日的，庆祝的
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
婚礼的大厅被装饰得节日气氛十足。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

激怒
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
当人们没有打电话就迟到时，我感到很生气。
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹彩光泽
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
蝴蝶的翅膀闪耀着虹彩光泽。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

预定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
预定论教义认为，事件是由神的意志所决定的。
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

模棱两可
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
他的模棱两可回答让大家困惑。