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C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

临时营地
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
登山者在山坡上搭建了一个临时营地。
A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

例子
Meaning
a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided
Example
He is a good example of a hardworking student.
他是一个勤奋学生的好例子。
C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

贫困的; 极其贫穷的; 无钱无物
Meaning
extremely poor; without money or possessions
Example
Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.
许多家庭在经济崩溃后变得贫困。
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

悬浮
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
这座悬浮结构是一个工程奇迹。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

中介
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
他们决定去掉中介，直接向客户销售。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

星系
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
遥远的星系包含了关于早期宇宙的线索。
B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血腥
Meaning
covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
Example
The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.
士兵带着血腥的手臂从战斗中归来。
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

或
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
你可以喝茶或咖啡。
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑战
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
克服挑战是个人成长的关键。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不和谐
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
乐队在排练中发出了不和谐的声音。
C2 adjective /ˈveɪpərəs/

Vaporous

蒸汽的; 模糊的
Meaning
consisting of vapor; vague or insubstantial
Example
The morning air was filled with vaporous mist.
早晨的空气充满了蒸汽般的雾气。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

自由主义者
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
他是一个著名的自由主义者，提倡人权。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

热情的; 狂热的; 激情的
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
她是环保事业的热情支持者。
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最大努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
他为了按时完成任务，付出了最大的努力。
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

翻倍
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
公司希望今年能使其利润翻倍。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

泪流满面; 易哭的
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
她在机场向朋友们告别时泪流满面。
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

被占用的；被占领的
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
房间被占用，请在外面等候。
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

惊慌的; 焦虑和害怕的
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
当火警响起时，群众变得惊慌失措。
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

催促
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
医生鼓励病人定期锻炼。
C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

难以形容
Meaning
Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.
Example
The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.
景色的美丽是难以形容的。
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

明确地
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
我明天一定会参加会议。
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

兔子洞的网络
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
这座城市的老部分是一个狭窄街道的网络。
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

连续性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
在领导力中保持连续性对于组织稳定性至关重要。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

涌出
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
眼泪开始从她的眼睛里涌出。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

难以想象
Meaning
Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.
Example
It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.
在如此少的训练之后，她能够完成马拉松，这简直难以想象。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

半生不熟
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
经理迅速拒绝了他半生不熟的提案。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

谨慎
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
她对投资新业务感到谨慎。
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

污染
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
工厂废物污染了河流。
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

指示
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
红灯表示你应该停下来。
A1 verb /pliːz/

please

使愉快
Meaning
to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request
Example
His performance pleased the audience.
他的表现让观众感到满意。
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

清新的
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
远足者享受着清新的山间空气。
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

基础设施发展
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
基础设施发展对高效的回收至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

细胞内
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
药物通过靶向细胞内的细菌发挥作用。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

令人不悦的视觉效果; 恶心的景象
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
废弃的建筑已成为社区中的眼中钉。
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

犹豫不决的; 不确定的; 拒绝的
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时犹豫不决。
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

设施
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
设施提高了工业生产力。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

听诊
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医生进行了听诊，以检查病人的肺部。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

高血压
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
高钠摄入会导致高血压。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

无处不在
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
智能手机已经在现代社会中无处不在。
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。
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的
Meaning
Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.
宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

临时的
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
法官发布了临时命令，以保持听证会之前的现状。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

运动
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
自由运动为独立铺平了道路。
A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

一般的
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
他对这个项目做了一个一般的评论。
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

进展缓慢并落后于其他人的人
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
那位落后的学生终于在截止日期后提交了作业。
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

小母马
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
这匹小母马在草地上跑得很快。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自发地
Meaning
In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.
Example
Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.
孩子们通过与同龄人的互动，自发地学习。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃的, 高产的
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃的土壤今年收获了丰盛的农作物。
B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

富有成效的; 有益的; 成功的;
Meaning
productive; beneficial; successful;
Example
Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.
我们的讨论非常有成效，带来了许多新的想法。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
他穿了一件棉质巴尼安在衬衫下。
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

预感
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
她在旅行前有一种危险的预感。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

感受; 经历; 触摸
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
我看到我的朋友时感到很高兴。
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

纳税人
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
纳税人的钱被用于资助公共服务。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

光泽的
Meaning
Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.
Example
She bought a glossy magazine from the store.
她在商店买了一本光泽的杂志。
A2 noun /ədˈvæn.tɪdʒ/

Advantage

优势; 利益
Meaning
a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable position; a benefit
Example
Having a college degree gives you an advantage in the job market.
拥有大学学位可以在就业市场上为您提供优势。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

误解
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
他错误地将她的沉默解读为同意。
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

短篇小说
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
作者作为她即将发布的系列的预览，发布了一个短篇小说。
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

两个
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
这两个孩子对旅行感到兴奋。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

不充分
Meaning
Not sufficient or good enough.
Example
The funding was inadequate to complete the project.
资金不足以完成项目。
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

获得者
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
诺贝尔奖获得者就和平发表了激动人心的演讲。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副总督
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
副总督以国王的名义治理殖民地。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芬芳的
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。
A1 noun /ˈfɛb.ruˌɛr.i/

february

二月
Meaning
The second month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, typically having 28 days, or 29 in a leap year.
Example
My birthday is in February, so I always look forward to this month.
我的生日在二月，所以我总是期待这个月。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

廉租房
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
这个家庭住在城市里一个拥挤的廉租房里。
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

消防员
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑中救出了家庭。
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

忧郁
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
他在失业后变得沉闷。
C1 verb /ˈmʌtər/

mutter

低声说
Meaning
to speak in a low or barely audible voice, often in dissatisfaction or irritation
Example
He muttered something under his breath as he walked away.
他低声咕哝着什么，走开了。
A2 noun /piːs/

peace

和平
Meaning
a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance
Example
They hope for peace in the region.
他们希望在该地区实现和平。
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然的
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
他们的相遇完全是偶然的。
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

致敬
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
他们向勇敢的自由斗士表示敬意。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医生解释说，一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。
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。
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

海鸥
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
海鸥俯冲下来抓住水中的鱼。
C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤奋
Meaning
Careful and persistent work or effort.
Example
Success requires patience and diligence.
成功需要耐心和勤奋。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

无形的
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
鬼魂常被描述为无形的存在。
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
她决定学习考古学，以了解古代文明。
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

邮寄
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
她昨天给她的朋友邮寄了一封信。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
他是一个著名的社会主义作家。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

离题的
Meaning
Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.
Example
His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.
他的离题风格使得讲座难以跟上。
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

演员
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
那位著名的演员凭借在新电影中的表现赢得了奖项。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

叠加
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
编辑将文本叠加在图片上。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

吝啬
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
他避免任何不必要的开支的方式明显体现了他的吝啬。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

肠
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
医生解释了营养物质如何在小肠中被吸收。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

调查，问卷调查
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
他们进行了一项调查，以了解客户的偏好。
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。
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神仙食物
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
这个甜点太好吃了，味道像神仙食物一样。
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

领导者
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
领导者激励了人们。
B1 verb /dɪˈzɜːrv/

deserve

值得
Meaning
To be worthy of something, usually a reward or punishment.
Example
She worked hard and deserves recognition.
她努力工作，值得认可。
C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

清除
Meaning
To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.
Example
The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.
新领导承诺清除政府中的腐败。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

不明智
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
把所有的钱都投入一家公司的做法不明智。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

刺耳的声音 / 金属栅栏
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
老师刺耳的声音让集中注意力变得困难。
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

我
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
我每天都在学习英语。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

嘶鸣
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
马看到骑手时，嘶鸣了一声。
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

简洁
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
他的回答简洁，迅速结束了对话。
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
她遵守规则给委员会留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏见, 偏袒
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
法官必须保持公正。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

平台
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱子被堆放在木托盘上以便于运输。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利润
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
公司在本季度获得了可观的利润。
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

鞋匠
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
鞋匠完美地修好了我的破鞋。
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

船体 / 种子外壳
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
水手们检查了船体是否有损坏。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

银行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
银行家在审查文件后批准了贷款。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
这场雨对受旱灾影响的农民来说是一种祝福。
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高温应力影响植物的生长。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

诺贝尔奖
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
诺贝尔奖的认可未能体现博斯的贡献。
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

她的（女性的）东西
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
那个蓝色的包是她的。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
律师试图威胁证人。
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不确定，悬而未决的状态
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
该项目在资金撤回后陷入了不确定状态。
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

启动
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
公司将启动一个新的培训项目。