A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

之间

Meaning

at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions

Example

She sat between her two friends.

她坐在两个朋友之间。

C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

讣告

Meaning

a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person

Example

The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.

报纸昨天发布了他的讣告。

C1 adjective ɪˈneɪt

Innate

与生俱来的或自然的

Meaning

Existing from birth or natural

Example

She has an innate talent for music.

她有天生的音乐才华。

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

三明治

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

我做了一个鸡肉三明治作为午餐。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

轻微的; 细微的; 苗条的; 微妙的

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

火车时刻表有轻微的延迟。

A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

无论何时

Meaning

at any time that; every time that; no matter when

Example

Call me whenever you need help.

只要你需要帮助，就给我打电话。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

懒惰; 不愿意工作

Meaning

idle; unwilling to work; sluggish

Example

He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.

他周末太懒，不愿意打扫房间。

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。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

密码

Meaning

a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something

Example

Make sure your password is strong and unique.

确保您的密码强大且独特。

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。

C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

旋律的

Meaning

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

Example

Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.

她那旋律般的嗓音迷住了全场观众。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

骗子

Meaning

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

Example

Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.

没有人相信他，因为他是个骗子。

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

过度生长

Meaning

excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion

Example

The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.

杂草的过度生长让花园显得不整洁。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

评论家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

电影评论家赞扬了导演的最新电影。

C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

取消

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

Example

The court decided to nullify the contract.

法院决定取消合同。

A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

全职

Meaning

working or studying for the whole standard period of time

Example

She works full-time as a teacher.

她作为老师全职工作。

C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

炸弹员

Meaning

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

Example

The bombardier released the bombs with precision.

炸弹员精确地投下了炸弹。

C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危及

Meaning

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

Example

His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.

他鲁莽的行为可能会危及他的职业生涯。

B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

木瓜

Meaning

a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds

Example

Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.

木瓜富含维生素，对健康非常有益。

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。

C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

淤伤，碰伤

Meaning

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

Example

The boxer had several contusions after the match.

拳击手在比赛后有好几个淤伤。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持

Meaning

To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.

Example

The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.

这位名人支持了新的护肤产品。

C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

条纹的

Meaning

marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes

Example

The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.

在显微镜下，肌肉纤维看起来是条纹的。

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

懒散地坐

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

他在椅子上懒散地坐着，看起来很累。

C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

礼仪

Meaning

A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.

Example

The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.

牧师在周日弥撒中遵循了礼仪。

C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

形态学

Meaning

the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology

Example

Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.

形态学研究词汇的结构以及它们是如何形成的。

B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

肚子

Meaning

the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen

Example

The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.

怀孕期间，宝宝踢了她的肚子。

C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

谴责

Meaning

to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something

Example

Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.

许多活动家谴责毁灭雨林。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Meaning

a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights

Example

He was seen as a tribune of the common people.

C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

贝科尼安

Meaning

Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.

Example

The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.

研究人员遵循了一种贝科尼安的方法来进行观察和实验。

C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

番茄工作法

Meaning

A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.

Example

The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.

番茄工作法提高了生产力。

B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

羞愧

Meaning

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

Example

He was ashamed of his poor performance.

他为自己的糟糕表现感到羞愧。

B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

无言

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

她获得奖项时无言以对。

C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

使高兴

Meaning

To make someone very happy or proud.

Example

The success of the project elated the whole team.

项目的成功让整个团队都感到非常高兴。

B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手腕

Meaning

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

Example

He wore a watch on his wrist.

他戴着手表在手腕上。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

禁令

Meaning

A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.

Example

The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.

法院发布了一项禁令，阻止公司污染河流。

A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教

Meaning

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

Example

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

宗教自由是基本人权。

C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

诱骗

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.

Example

She inveigled him into signing the contract.

她劝他签署了合同。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning

Not able to be divided or separated.

Example

The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.

C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳朵的外部部分

Meaning

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.

医生检查了病人的耳朵外部部分是否有感染迹象。

C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言

Meaning

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Example

The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.

这些指控是基于谣言，而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。

C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

贪吃的

Meaning

Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.

Example

His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.

他贪吃的胃口让餐桌上的每个人都感到震惊。

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

播客的音频质量非常好。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

绳子

Meaning

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

Example

He tied the package with a strong cord.

他用一根强绳子绑住了包裹。

C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

确认

Meaning

to affirm or assert something as true

Example

He avouched his innocence before the judge.

他在法官面前确认了自己的清白。

C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不动

Meaning

The state of being unable to move.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.

事故发生后，她的腿部出现了不动的症状。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教师

Meaning

a teacher, especially a strict or formal one

Example

The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.

那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。

C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

双足动物

Meaning

An animal that walks on two feet.

Example

Humans are examples of biped creatures.

人类是双足动物的例子。

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

该区域已被疏散以保护平民。

C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

她对提案做出了肯定的回答。

C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

两个月的时间段

Meaning

A period of two months.

Example

The academic program is divided into six bimesters.

学术项目分为六个学期。

C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

耀眼 / 显而易见

Meaning

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

Example

There was a glaring mistake in the report.

报告中有一个显而易见的错误。

C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

Meaning

in a triple manner or to a threefold degree

Example

The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.

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。

C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

实现

Meaning

To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.

Example

The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.

他一直等待的机会终于实现了。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

船首舱

Meaning

The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.

Example

The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.

水手们在他们的班次结束后聚集在船首舱。

C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

无限期

Meaning

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

Example

The project has been postponed indefinitely.

该项目已无限期推迟。

C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

花色的

Meaning

having two or more different colors, typically in blotches

Example

The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.

这只斑猫身上有黑白色的斑点。

C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

证实

Meaning

evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding

Example

The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.

文件提供了强有力的证据，支持她的主张。

C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬

Meaning

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

Example

His decision was driven by complete irrationality.

他的决定完全是基于非理性。

A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

好的

Meaning

used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding

Example

Okay, let's go to the park.

好的，我们去公园。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

刺穿

Meaning

to pierce or fix something with a sharp object

Example

The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.

骑士被敌人的长矛刺穿。

C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

喧闹庆祝

Meaning

to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration

Example

The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.

球迷在街头欢庆，庆祝胜利。

B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

操作

Meaning

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

Example

The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.

外科医生明天将为病人做手术。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

惊讶; 震惊;

Meaning

surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled

Example

I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.

如果我知道这里发生了什么，我会感到惊讶。

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 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

装饰

Meaning

To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.

Example

He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.

他倾向于装饰故事，使其更加有趣。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

发生

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故发生在高峰时段的交叉口。

C2 verb /aɪˈtɪnəˌreɪt/

itinerate

旅行

Meaning

To travel from place to place, usually for the purpose of work or preaching.

Example

The missionary itinerated throughout the region to spread the message.

传教士到处旅行传播信息。

C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

疯狂的; 傻的; 精神不稳定

Meaning

crazy; silly; mentally unstable

Example

His loony behavior made everyone laugh.

他的疯狂行为让每个人都笑了。

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

感到荣幸的

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

她因获得这个奖项而感到非常荣幸。

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。

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重

Meaning

Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.

Example

The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.

这个盒子太笨重了，无法把它提上楼梯。

C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

诽谤

Meaning

To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.

Example

He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.

他发现他的对手诽谤他时非常生气。

B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

Meaning

to produce or create something

Example

The machine generates electricity.

B2 noun /ˈkænvəs/

canvas

Meaning

A strong, coarse cloth used for tents, sails, or painting.

Example

The artist prepared a canvas for his new painting.

C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

德拉克马

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

Example

The old coin collection included a silver drachma.

这枚古老的硬币收藏包括一枚银德拉克马。

C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

神圣象征

Meaning

A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.

Example

The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.

老鹰在许多文化中被视为神圣的图腾。

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

不安的; 焦虑的; 激动的

Meaning

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

Example

She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.

她度过了一个不安的夜晚，担心考试结果。

C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

色素沉着

Meaning

The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.

Example

Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.

过度摩擦可能会导致色素沉着问题。

C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

复活

Meaning

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

Example

The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.

导演决定让旧剧本为新的观众复活。

A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

两次

Meaning

two times

Example

I have seen that movie twice.

我看过那部电影两次。

C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手铐

Meaning

A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.

Example

The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.

囚犯在被带到法庭之前被镣铐。

A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人们

Meaning

a group of human beings collectively

Example

The people in the town gathered for the festival.

城里的人们为节日聚集。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

突触的

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Example

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

学习增强大脑中的突触连接。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

孔雀花

Meaning

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

Example

The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.

孔雀花树在夏季开着令人惊叹的橙色花朵。

C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不合时宜

Meaning

inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time

Example

His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.

在严肃的讨论中，他的评论不合时宜。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

外摆线

Meaning

a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle

Example

The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.

数学家演示了如何绘制外摆线。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。

C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

流明

Meaning

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

Example

The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.

灯泡产生800流明的光。

C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

树叶

Meaning

The leaves of a plant, collectively.

Example

The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.

秋天的树叶在公园里看起来很惊艳。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

可征服的

Meaning

capable of being overcome or defeated

Example

The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.

敌人在失去他们的主基地后似乎变得可征服。

C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

存款人

Meaning

a person who places money in a bank or financial institution

Example

The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.

银行提供保险来保护存款人的资金。

C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

肖像; 抗议模型

Meaning

a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest

Example

The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.

抗议者在广场上烧毁了腐败政治家的肖像。

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走；取得进展

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

她自信地走过舞台。

A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

工具

Meaning

A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.

Example

You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.

您可以使用像FamilySearch这样的在线工具来创建家谱树。

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。

A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

吸引人

Meaning

pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest

Example

The garden looks very attractive in spring.

春天的花园看起来非常吸引人。

C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

纪念

Meaning

to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record

Example

The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.

城市决定通过在中央广场立一座雕像来纪念英雄。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

引起

Meaning

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

Example

The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.

医生用轻度镇静剂引起了睡眠。

B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

组织和经营一个或多个企业的人

Meaning

a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses

Example

The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.

这位年轻的企业家在22岁时创办了自己的科技公司。

C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

开始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

开始仪式标志着新旅程的开始。

C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

献祭

Meaning

a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God

Example

The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.

祭司在仪式中将献祭放在祭坛上。

C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家族背景

Meaning

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

Example

Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.

她的高贵家族背景使她有机会进入皇宫。

C1 noun flɛər

flair

天赋

Meaning

A natural ability to do something well.

Example

She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.

她有设计的天赋，总是创造出视觉上令人印象深刻的作品。

A2 noun /fluː/

flu

流感

Meaning

a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza

Example

She stayed home because she had the flu.

她因为得了流感待在家里。

C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

弑母

Meaning

The act of killing one's own mother.

Example

The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.

弑母罪震惊了整个城市。

C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

媒体主导地位

Meaning

The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.

Example

The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.

互联网增强了全球媒体主导地位。

B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分地; 在某种程度上;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; in part

Example

The weather was partly cloudy today.

今天天气部分多云。

C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

年鉴

Meaning

Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.

Example

Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.

她的名字将在科学年鉴中被铭记。

B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

点

Meaning

a small round mark or spot

Example

She drew a red dot on the paper.

她在纸上画了一个红点。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

杂乱

Meaning

Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

Example

The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.

这个节日吸引了由艺术家、音乐家和游客组成的杂乱人群。

B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鸽子

Meaning

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

Example

The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.

鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。

C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目追随

Meaning

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

Example

The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.

盲目追随的学生从未质疑过他们老师的意见。