B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

可生物降解的

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

可生物降解的材料自然分解，不会对环境造成伤害。

C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

成比例的

Meaning

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.

Example

The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.

惩罚应该与犯罪成比例。

C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

象形文字

Meaning

A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.

Example

The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.

寺庙的墙壁上覆盖着象形文字。

C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

瘫痪或受限

Meaning

crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.

Example

The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.

由于资源匮乏，团队陷入困境。

C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回，撤回声明

Meaning

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

Example

The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.

报纸发布了对虚假报道的撤回。

C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

苗条

Meaning

Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.

Example

She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.

她穿着优雅的黑色裙子看起来很苗条。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

无法纠正的

Meaning

incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed

Example

He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.

他是一个无法纠正的乐观主义者，从不放弃希望。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物园

Meaning

a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display

Example

We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.

我们参观了城市的植物园，了解异国树木。

A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

促进

Meaning

At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.

Example

She studied hard to further her career.

她努力学习以推动自己的职业发展。

A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

跑步

Meaning

the action or sport of running

Example

Running every morning keeps me healthy.

每天早晨跑步保持我健康。

B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易

Meaning

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

Example

Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.

每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。

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 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽毛状的

Meaning

Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.

Example

The fern has a pennate leaf structure.

蕨类植物的叶片结构是羽毛状的。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

固执的; 故意的

Meaning

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

Example

His wilful disobedience led to punishment.

他的故意不服从导致了惩罚。

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

猛烈地; 强烈地

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

整个晚上都在猛烈下雨。

C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

衰退或萎缩

Meaning

To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.

Example

The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.

该项目因缺乏资金而开始衰退。

C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

意外争执

Meaning

an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute

Example

There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.

会议期间，两位同事之间发生了一个小的意外争执。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊmləs/

homeless

无家可归

Meaning

Without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets.

Example

The organization helps homeless people find shelter.

该组织帮助无家可归的人找到庇护所。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

英亩

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

农民拥有一大片肥沃的英亩土地。

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 自大

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

他傲慢的行为让他变得非常不受欢迎。

C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

驱逐

Meaning

To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.

Example

The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.

政府决定驱逐非法移民。

C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面信息框架

Meaning

Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.

Example

Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.

数字素养包括构建多面信息框架。

C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

别名

Meaning

A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.

Example

The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.

罪犯以'影子'为别名。

B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

老年人; 年长的; 老年

Meaning

aged; advanced in years; old

Example

The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.

那位年长的男人拿着拐杖慢慢走。

C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

繁茂的

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

繁茂的森林充满了生命。

B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

旋律; 音乐作品; 正确的音高

Meaning

a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch

Example

She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.

她在花园工作时哼着一首美妙的旋律。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

体力或脑力劳动

Meaning

Using energy or effort to achieve something.

Example

Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.

过度的exertion可能导致疲劳和精疲力竭。

C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

粗人; 粗鲁的人

Meaning

a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture

Example

The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.

那位富有的商人实际上是一个粗人，根本没有对别人表示尊重。

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

肥皂

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

请用肥皂和水洗手。

C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

预谋

Meaning

planned in advance; done deliberately

Example

The crime was clearly premeditated.

这个犯罪显然是预谋的。

B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

经济系统

Meaning

The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

Example

Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.

资本主义、社会主义和混合经济是经济系统的类型。

C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡警

Meaning

a police officer of the lowest rank

Example

The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.

巡警在繁忙的十字路口指挥交通。

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。

B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning

The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.

Example

Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.

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B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

包机 / 租赁

Meaning

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

Example

The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.

公司决定为旅行租用一辆巴士。

A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正的; 合理的; 吸引人的

Meaning

just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive

Example

The judge made a fair decision in the case.

法官在案件中做出了公正的决定。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

液体

Meaning

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

Example

The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.

艺术家的流畅动作给观众留下了深刻的印象。

C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

伪造的

Meaning

false, fake, or not genuine

Example

The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.

警方因他使用伪造的身份证而逮捕了他。

C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪恶的，犯罪的，或道德上糟糕的

Meaning

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

Example

The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.

警方揭露了一个邪恶的阴谋，试图欺骗投资者。

C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮肤的硬化部分

Meaning

A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.

Example

A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.

由于每天使用工具，他的手掌上长出了一个茧。

B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

复习

Meaning

to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation

Example

I need to review my notes before the exam.

我需要在考试前复习我的笔记。

C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

传真副本

Meaning

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

Example

He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.

他把合同的传真副本发送给了客户。

C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

昆虫学

Meaning

The scientific study of insects.

Example

She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.

她学习昆虫学以了解蜜蜂的行为。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

宁静

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

他享受着乡村的宁静。

B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

景点; 吸引力;

Meaning

the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors

Example

The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.

这个博物馆是这个城市吸引游客的主要景点。

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。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

狡猾 / 机智

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

她给了他一个狡猾的微笑。

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代替

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

他给了钱代替花。

A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

嘴唇

Meaning

either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth

Example

She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.

她在派对前涂上了口红。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的

Meaning

concerning the writing, study, or content of literature

Example

She is a well-known figure in the literary world.

她是文学界的知名人物。

C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

相互依存

Meaning

The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.

Example

The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.

各国之间的相互依存促进了更大的合作。

A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

担忧

Meaning

feeling anxious or concerned about something

Example

She was worried about the upcoming exam.

她对即将到来的考试感到担忧。

C1 verb /əˈpiːz/

appease

安抚 / 满足

Meaning

to calm or pacify someone by meeting their demands

Example

The manager tried to appease the angry customer.

经理试图安抚愤怒的顾客。

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

疾病

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

他因小的胃病去看了医生。

A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

失踪

Meaning

Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.

Example

Many youths are missing economic opportunities.

许多年轻人错失了经济机会。

A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

衣服

Meaning

garments worn on the body

Example

She bought new clothes for the party.

她为聚会买了新衣服。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

机制

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

钟表的机制在多年使用后停止工作。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。

C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

抹去 / 使自己不显眼

Meaning

erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance

Example

She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.

她在会议期间不断抹去自己，以便其他人能够发光。

A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

非洲的

Meaning

relating to Africa or its people

Example

She studied African culture in university.

她在大学学习了非洲文化。

C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

依偎

Meaning

to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

Example

The child nestled into her mother's arms.

孩子依偎在她母亲的怀里。

A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

电话

Meaning

a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages

Example

I need to charge my phone.

我需要给我的电话充电。

C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

叛教者

Meaning

A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.

Example

He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.

他在放弃自己社群的信仰后，被贴上了叛教者的标签。

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全; 完全地

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

我完全致力于这个项目。

C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

比赛; 回合; 时期;

Meaning

a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match

Example

After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.

经过一段病痛后，她终于恢复并重返工作。

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

其次

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

首先，我们需要资金；其次，我们需要一支强大的团队。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

传染性的; 有感染力的

Meaning

capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm

Example

Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.

她富有感染力的笑声让大家都笑了。

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

顾问

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

他在一家银行担任金融顾问。

C2 adjective /aɪˈdɒlətrəs/

idolatrous

偶像崇拜者

Meaning

Excessively admiring or worshipping someone or something as an idol.

Example

The king was criticized for his idolatrous devotion to wealth.

国王因其对财富的偶像崇拜而受到批评。

B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

实惠

Meaning

inexpensive and within one's financial means

Example

This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.

这家餐厅为家庭提供实惠的餐点。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

摧毁

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

飓风摧毁了沿海村庄。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。

A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

户外

Meaning

situated, existing, or done outside a building

Example

We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.

我们计划了一个户外野餐，周末进行。

C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定，显得非常自负。

C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

废水或污染的液体

Meaning

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Example

Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.

工厂废水污染附近的河流和湖泊。

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

我们做了初步的计划，下周见面。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建筑师

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建筑师设计了一座现代的办公楼。

Meaning

To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.

Example

The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.

C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

工作质量

Meaning

The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.

Example

The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.

手工制作的家具工艺无可挑剔。

B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

包裹

Meaning

a small package or container holding items or information

Example

He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.

他从商店买了一个饼干包裹。

C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

环绕

Meaning

to surround or enclose; to encircle

Example

Mountains environ the small valley.

山脉环绕着小山谷。

A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

锅

Meaning

a deep round container used for cooking food

Example

She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.

她把蔬菜放进一个大锅里做汤。

B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申请 / 应用 / 软件

Meaning

a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program

Example

She submitted her application for the scholarship.

她提交了奖学金申请。

A2 verb /smel/

smell

闻

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

花儿闻起来甜美。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

运输

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣的天气，货物的运输被延迟。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

糕点

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

我买了一个盒子的新鲜糕点作为早餐。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

腰果

Meaning

a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.

腰果常用于烹饪和作为健康的零食。