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C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。
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。
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

预备的; 初步的; 用于准备的
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
她参加了考试前的预备课程。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

节俭 / 节制
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
她在使用词语时很节省。
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水闸 / 清洗
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
工人们在暴雨后清洗了街道上的泥巴。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃烧
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
这种材料是防火的，适合建筑使用。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

海角
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯塔矗立在俯瞰大海的海角上。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

疯狂地
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
公牛在村子里疯狂地奔跑。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

应急计划
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
公司有一个应急计划来应对经济衰退。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小值
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
今年的失业率达到了最低点。
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

领土的
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
这两个国家在这个岛屿上有领土争议。
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

震惊
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
观众对悲惨的场面感到震惊。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

做得过火
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
第一天去健身房时不要运动过度。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感性
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
她的艺术感性使她能够欣赏画作中的细节。
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

乞丐
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
乞丐坐在寺庙旁乞讨。
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

叙述的; 描述性的; 讲述故事的
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
这本小说的叙述结构相当复杂。
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
他相信道德价值在人的本性中是内在的。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

烈士
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
他为了自由和民主的事业成为了烈士。
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

跳跃
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
运动员成功地跳过了高杆。
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

能够感知; 易受痛苦
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
在一些传统中，神被描述为能够感知，分享人类情感。
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

贪婪地吃 / 山间狭谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
他们在徒步旅行后大快朵颐地吃了比萨。
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

用力夺取
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
警察不得不从嫌疑人的手中夺走武器。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

农业学
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
农业学专注于土壤管理和作物生产。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

植物营养素
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
西兰花富含植物营养素，有助于增强免疫力。
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遗嘱附录
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
他在遗嘱中添加了一份附录，以包括他的孙女。
C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

负极
Meaning
The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.
Example
The cathode emits electrons in the tube.
阴极在管中发射电子。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

作证
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
她被叫到法庭作证，关于那起事故。
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

深蓝色
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
她穿着一件深蓝色的裙子去参加派对。
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa鱼
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Hilsa鱼在孟加拉文化中被视为美味佳肴。
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基准
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
萨巴赫·阿尔·艾哈迈德海港城市在可持续性方面设立了基准。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

间歇性
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
由于暴风雨，他有间歇性的睡眠。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

避免
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
他尽量避免吃垃圾食品。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
酒店与购物中心相邻。
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, verb /buːz/

booze

酒
Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
他们为派对买了酒。
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

欠债
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
我将我的成功归功于父母的支持。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

计算
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
该软件可以在几秒钟内计算出总成本。
B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

进口
Meaning
to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data
Example
The country imports oil from abroad.
这个国家从国外进口石油。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。
A2 verb /ˈentər/

enter

进入
Meaning
to go into; to come or go inside
Example
Please knock before you enter the room.
请在进入房间之前敲门。
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

模块
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
机器学习的模块很难，但很有信息量。
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

可靠的
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
可靠的系统确保效率。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

超脱
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
佛教哲学鼓励从物质欲望中解脱。
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
国王发布了一个法令，要求所有公民支付额外税款。
B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

熟练的; 能手; 专家
Meaning
having or showing skill; expert and accomplished
Example
The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.
熟练的外科医生以极高的精确度完成了手术。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
他三十岁。
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

第四
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
他在比赛中获得了第四名。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

逆行的
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
该政策被视为人权的倒退步骤。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

忍受
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
他必须忍受多年的困苦，才能取得成功。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

撕裂
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医生在手术中必须把受损的组织撕裂。
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

图形的; 可视的; 生动的;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
图形设计色彩丰富且引人注目。
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

技术
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
先进的技术正在重塑行业。
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
正义总会战胜不公正。
A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

已经; 预先; 之前
Meaning
before now; by this time; previously
Example
I have already finished my homework for today.
我今天的作业已经完成了。
C1 adjective /ˈɛntərˌpraɪzɪŋ/

enterprising

有企业家精神的
Meaning
showing initiative and resourcefulness; willing to take risks to achieve success
Example
She is an enterprising young entrepreneur.
她是一个有企业家精神的年轻企业家。
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

似乎合理或可能
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
他的借口看起来似乎有道理，但我心存疑虑。
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

荒凉; 孤独; 不毛
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
废弃的村庄看起来荒凉且空荡。
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

钱币学家
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
钱币学家在展览会上展示了他的稀有硬币收藏
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

帽子
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
他在花园工作时总是戴着帽子。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

误解
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
他误解了老师的指示，错误地做了任务。
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

剥皮/严厉批评
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
厨师在烹饪前剥去了鱼的皮。
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

用餐
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
我们通常在晚上七点用餐。
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。
C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

异端
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
在中世纪，异端常常受到严厉惩罚。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

天堂的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
他们在宁静的岛屿上度过了一个天堂般的星期。
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

招募
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
这家公司正在努力招募更多的软件工程师。
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

准确地，毫无错误地，正确地
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
她准确地预测了选举结果。
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

可听见的
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
演讲者的声音从大礼堂的后面几乎听不见。
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

转化为更高的活动
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
她将愤怒转化为美丽的风景画。
B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料
Meaning
The basic material from which a product is made.
Example
The factory imports raw materials for production.
工厂进口原材料用于生产。
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

烟草
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
在健康问题之后，他停止吸烟草。
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

灌木丛
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
一只兔子藏在灌木丛下。
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
持续的改善提高了生产力。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

黄油鱼
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
黄油鱼在孟加拉菜中很受欢迎。
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

冷落
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
他感到受伤，当他的邀请被冷落。
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

安全
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
食品安全对人类生存至关重要。
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
他有着深沉的男性嗓音。
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

话多的人
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
大家在聚会上避免接近那个话多的人，因为他从不让别人说话。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

民意调查员
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
民意调查员预测了一个接近的选举结果。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

协同, 协调, 合作
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
团队被协同工作以最大化生产力。
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

不
Meaning
used to make a word or phrase negative
Example
I do not like spicy food.
我不喜欢辣的食物。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

宁静和平和
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖泊有着宁静和平和的气氛。
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

过时的
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
办公室仍在使用过时的归档系统。
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

柚子
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
沙多克是世界上最大的柑橘类水果。
B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

最近
Meaning
in a new or recent manner
Example
She has newly renovated her house.
她最近重新装修了她的房子。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

虚假的勇气或信心
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
他的虚张声势掩盖了他在表演前的紧张情绪。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

文档
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
项目的文档可供审查。
B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀
Meaning
The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.
Example
Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.
土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。
C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

生态系统崩溃
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
不受控制的森林砍伐可能导致生态系统崩溃。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

女同性恋
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
她是一个自豪的女同性恋，支持平等权利。
B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界环境日
Meaning
An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.
Example
World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.
世界环境日每年6月5日庆祝。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

偏离主要话题的倾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
演讲者的偏离主题的风格使得听讲变得困难。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

干扰; 打扰; 不安
Meaning
the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness
Example
The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.
大声的音乐制造了一个干扰，打扰了所有邻居。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

重新装修
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
他们决定去年夏天重新装修厨房。
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

愉快
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
很高兴见到你。
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

斥责
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
老师对学生行为的斥责是有道理的。
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

家庭生活
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
她喜欢做饭和园艺的家庭生活。
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

在活体动物上进行手术以进行科学研究的实践
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
活体解剖长期以来一直是科学家和动物权利活动家之间的一个争议话题。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

仁慈的, 善良的
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
老师的仁慈态度让学生感到舒适。
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

上腭; 区分不同味道的能力
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
厨师创造了让每个味蕾都满足的菜肴。
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

过时
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
这个软件完全过时了。
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

胸部; 箱子
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
医生用听诊器听他的胸部。
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。
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 /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

厌婚症
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
他的厌婚症让他无法和伴侣定居下来。
C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

调查
Meaning
A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.
Example
The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.
调查揭示了事故的原因。
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自筹资金
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
许多企业家依靠自筹资金启动他们的业务。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

死灵法
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
古代的文献描述了由祭司执行的死灵法仪式。
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

呕吐
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
病人在服药后开始呕吐。