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B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

背叛
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
他感到被他最亲密的朋友背叛。
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

低级文学作品
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
这本小说被评论家视为仅仅是一本低级文学作品。
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然的
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
她喜欢在公园里偶尔散步。
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
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。
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排斥
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
该政策导致某些群体被排斥。
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
该镇在几个小时内被大雨洪水淹没。
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

任何地方
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
你可以在这家餐厅的任何地方坐下。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。
B1 noun /θroʊt/

Throat

喉咙; 气管; 颈部的前部
Meaning
the passage that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach and lungs; the front part of the neck
Example
He had a sore throat and couldn't speak clearly.
他喉咙痛，说不清楚。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

黑暗的，无知的
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探险者在没有向导的情况下迷失在黑暗的森林中。
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

大宗; 大部分;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
大部分工作在最后期限前完成。
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

安抚；抚慰；平息
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
妈妈试图安抚她正在哭泣的孩子。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

套索
Meaning
A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.
Example
The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.
牛仔投掷了他的套索，捕捉到了迷路的马。
C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗
Meaning
To wash or bathe.
Example
She laved her face with cool water.
她用冷水洗了脸。
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

加仑
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
他买了一加仑牛奶。
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

通风
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
良好的通风对于保持空气质量至关重要。
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

帆船赛
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
年度帆船赛吸引了来自世界各地的参赛者。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

脱皮 / 沼泽区
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
蛇脱掉了它的旧皮肤。
C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小岛
Meaning
A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.
Example
They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.
他们在一个美丽的热带小岛上度过了他们的蜜月。
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

达到顶点
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
多年的辛勤工作最终以他的成功作为高潮。
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

钩子
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
他成功地钩住了那条鱼。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

间歇
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
节目在长时间的间歇后重新开始。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

无性
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
许多植物通过无性繁殖方式，如发芽或分裂，进行繁殖。
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

斑马
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
斑马和它的群体在非洲草原上奔跑。
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。
B2 noun, verb /ˈævəlæntʃ/

avalanche

Meaning
(noun) a mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden overwhelming quantity; (verb) to descend like an avalanche
Example
The avalanche buried the mountain road under tons of snow.
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保护性的
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
她骑自行车时戴着保护性头盔。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明显的
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
他的行为发生了明显的变化。
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。
B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互
Meaning
shared by two or more parties; reciprocal
Example
They have a mutual respect for each other.
他们彼此有相互尊重。
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
开灯吧，天黑了。
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
他决定专攻心脏病学。
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

友谊, 伙伴关系, 团结
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
队友之间的友情令人鼓舞。
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸福
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。
A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

轮胎
Meaning
a rubber covering around a wheel
Example
The car’s tire burst on the highway.
汽车的轮胎在高速公路上爆裂了。
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深度; 深沉或深刻的特质
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
该地区的海洋深度超过三千米。
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。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

罪犯
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
警方昨晚逮捕了一个危险的罪犯。
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

编辑
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
编辑在出版前批准了文章。
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。
B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 使用暴力和恐吓达到政治目的
Meaning
extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims
Example
The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.
巨大的爆炸让每个人都充满了恐惧。
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

出错
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
计划在天气突然变化时出了问题。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑衅的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
她穿了一件挑衅的衣服去参加派对。
C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

否决
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
总统决定否决这项新法案。
B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

财务责任
Meaning
The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.
Example
Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.
财务责任确保长期的经济稳定。
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金匠
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
金匠制作了一枚美丽的婚戒。
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

学院
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
他报考了军事学院。
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

尽管
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
尽管有困难，他继续工作。
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。
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照亮
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
路灯在夜晚照亮了道路。
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

恼怒
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
他在再次听到同样的借口后，因恼怒而叹了口气。
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

此外
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
这个计划很简单，此外，它也很实惠。
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

怀疑地
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
她怀疑地看着他的异常提案。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

额外福利的权利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
法官享受了与其职位相关的某些额外福利。
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

无政府状态
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政权崩溃导致街头的无政府状态。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

灵活的，容易受影响或适应的
Meaning
flexible; easily influenced or adaptable
Example
She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.
她有一个灵活的个性，能够很好地适应新环境。
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚荣; 徒劳
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
她在镜子前花了好几个小时，非常虚荣。
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

限制
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
新规定限制企业不允许污染环境。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

可暗示的
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
声明的意思并不直接明确，但可以从上下文中推断。
C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

钱币学的
Meaning
relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals
Example
He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.
他拥有来自世界各地的稀有硬币收藏。
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

系上
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
骑士在战斗前系好剑。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

胡言乱语
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家的演讲充满了无意义的胡言乱语。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

无法忍受
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
沙漠中的热度是无法忍受的。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

庄园大宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
那座古老的庄园几百年来自豪地矗立在山丘上。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

榆树
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
榆树在河岸旁茂密生长。
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

讽刺的
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
他忍不住对她的裙子做出讽刺的评论。
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

敏锐
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
他的商业敏锐帮助公司迅速成长。
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

概括性
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
演讲充满了概括性，缺乏具体的细节。
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受让人
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
合同的受让人对所有未来的义务负责。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

有害的
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
吸烟对健康有害。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

杂技
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
魔术师的杂技让观众惊讶不已。
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

好战的
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
这个部落因其好战的传统而闻名。
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 排除
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
从列表中省略他的名字是故意的。
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 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

以尊敬的方式; 体面地;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
她为面试穿得体面。
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
总统选举定于下个月举行。
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指示物
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
高烧通常是感染的指示物。
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 /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。
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

国王
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
国王以智慧和公正治理国家。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

预先设定
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
在会议之前，一些规则已经预先设定。
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

激发
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
激励演讲帮助激励了团队。
A1 verb /juːz/

use

使用
Meaning
to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of
Example
I use my computer for work and entertainment.
我用我的计算机来工作和娱乐。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

有影响力的; 强大的
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
她是社区中的一位有影响力的领导者。
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不祥的; 威胁的
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
暴风雨前，黑云看起来预示着灾难。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪərləs/

tireless

不知疲倦
Meaning
Showing great effort or energy without becoming tired.
Example
She worked tirelessly to complete the project on time.
她不知疲倦地工作，按时完成了项目。
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

从根本上
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
这两个理论从根本上不同。
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

日常工作, 习惯, 固定顺序
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
一个良好的结构化的日常生活提高了生产力。
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

激活
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
工程师通过一个简单的开关激活了机器。
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

准备
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
她准备好去机场了。
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

有经验的人 / 退役军人
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
他是软件行业的老兵。
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
花朵在烈日下枯萎。
C1 noun ˈpær.ə.daɪm

paradigm

范式
Meaning
A typical example or pattern of something; a model or framework for understanding or approaching something.
Example
The paradigm of education is changing with digital technology.
教育的范式正在随着数字技术而改变。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

政变
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
军队发动了一次政变，推翻了现有政权。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

轻信的
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
那个轻信的孩子相信了她听到的每一个故事。
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

假设
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
我假设她已经去参加会议了。
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

边界
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
河流标记边界。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
士兵们参加了由神父主持的弥撒。
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

完全的，彻底的
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
她在每个方面都是一位彻底的专业人士。
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

苍鹭
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
苍鹭静静地站在水边，等待着鱼。
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

卖鱼人
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
我从当地的卖鱼人那里买了新鲜的三文鱼。
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

聊天
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
晚饭后我们聊了很久。
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

精明的
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
他在商业上采取了冷酷而精明的态度。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

可疑的
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
在听到他的借口后，她用可疑的眼神看着他。
B2 noun /bætʃ/

batch

一次性生产或处理的物品数量
Meaning
a quantity of items produced or processed at one time
Example
She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning.
她今天早上烤了一批新鲜的饼干。
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

纸莎草
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古老的卷轴是用纸莎草写的。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪnər/

trainer

教练
Meaning
a person who teaches skills or gives training
Example
The fitness trainer helped me improve my posture.
健身教练帮助我改善了姿势。
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

支付
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
公司将公平地支付员工的加班费。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。