C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

粗鲁

Meaning

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

Example

His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.

他的粗鲁行为毁了晚宴。

A2 noun /ˈsɪl.vər/

Silver

银

Meaning

a shiny white precious metal used for making jewelry and ornaments

Example

The silver ring sparkled in the sunlight.

银戒指在阳光下闪闪发光。

C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Meaning

to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue

Example

The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.

C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

化身

Meaning

to embody or represent in human form; in flesh

Example

She is kindness incarnate.

她是善良的化身。

C1 adjective /ˈsaɪz.mɪk/

seismic

地震的

Meaning

Relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust.

Example

The region is known for its seismic activity.

该地区以其地震活动而闻名。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

得体

Meaning

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

Example

The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.

观众在演出后给予了得体的掌声。

C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内平衡，由生理过程维持的生理稳定性

Meaning

The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Example

The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.

人体通过温度调节维持同态稳态。

C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神职的

Meaning

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

Example

The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.

仪式具有明显的神职特征。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

麝香味的

Meaning

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

Example

The perfume had a musky fragrance.

香水有一种麝香味。

B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

寺庙

Meaning

a building used for the worship of a god or gods

Example

They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.

他们在印度旅行时参观了一个古老的寺庙。

C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏执

Meaning

Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.

Example

Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.

她的偏执阻止她接受拥有不同信仰的人。

C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

像大象一样的

Meaning

Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.

Example

The man moved with an elephantine grace.

那个人以大象般的优雅走动。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

及时的; 准时的

Meaning

happening at the right time; punctual

Example

His timely arrival saved the meeting.

他及时的到达拯救了会议。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

相邻

Meaning

sharing a common border; touching

Example

The two continguous houses shared a wall.

这两座相邻的房子共享了一面墙。

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

至关重要

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

在这家工厂里，安全至关重要。

C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

沉浸

Meaning

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.

Example

Immerse yourself in the new language.

沉浸在新的语言中。

C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning

to take something away officially, often as a punishment

Example

The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.

B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航程; 海上航行

Meaning

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Example

The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

船只穿越大西洋的航行花了两周。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

与年龄相关的虚弱

Meaning

Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.

Example

The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.

老人变得衰老，忘记了熟悉的面孔。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金鱼

Meaning

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

Example

The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.

金鱼在玻璃鱼缸里绕圈游动。

C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

Meaning

to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing

Example

He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.

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。

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。

C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

复仇心强的

Meaning

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Example

His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.

他对前同事的复仇心态非常不专业。

B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可见性

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

在社交媒体上的可见性增加可以帮助企业成长。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

完整

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

尽管风暴，老房子依然保持完整。

A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

浴缸; 洗澡

Meaning

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

Example

I take a hot bath every evening.

我每天晚上洗热水澡。

C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

逃跑

Meaning

To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.

Example

The thief decamped before the police arrived.

小偷在警察到达之前就逃走了。

C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

深奥

Meaning

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Example

The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.

哲学辩论的深奥本质让许多人感到困惑。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

精致，优雅和精炼

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

她在音乐会上的表演非常精致。

C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

液化剂

Meaning

a substance that causes something to become liquid

Example

The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.

化学家解释了液化剂在实验中的作用。

C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

痕迹

Meaning

a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists

Example

No vestige of the ancient city remains.

古老城市的痕迹已经不再存在。

C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

表面上

Meaning

stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.

他离开的表面上原因是生病，但许多人对此表示怀疑。

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。

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

防御是其中一个核心主题。

C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

进行冗长而愤怒的演讲

Meaning

to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech

Example

The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.

政治家对人群进行了超过一小时的演讲。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

社交媒体已经成为许多人获取新闻的主流来源。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

居住

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

他们住在河边的一座大房子里。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

异化

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新政策在员工中产生了异化感。

C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning

to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something

Example

The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.

C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

琐事

Meaning

Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.

Example

The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.

测验中充满了关于电影和音乐的有趣琐事。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

续集

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

这部电影的续集比原作更成功。

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。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

线索

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

面部表情提供关于一个人情绪的线索。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

慷慨

Meaning

willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving

Example

She is very generous with her time and money.

她在时间和金钱上非常慷慨。

A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

产品

Meaning

something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process

Example

The company launched a new product in the market.

公司在市场上推出了一款新产品。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不平衡

Meaning

a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality

Example

There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.

在许多社会中，富人和穷人之间存在明显的不平衡。

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

广播员

Meaning

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

Example

The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.

广播员将比赛实时转播给数百万观众。

C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

经过

Meaning

to pass or go by, usually referring to time

Example

Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.

经过了几个小时，他终于回到家了。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

紧密排列

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

士兵们站在紧密排列的队列中，准备接受检查。

C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

困惑的, 模糊的

Meaning

Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.

Example

His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.

在漫长而令人疲惫的会议后，他的思维感到困惑。

C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

回应

Meaning

a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument

Example

His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.

他犀利的回答让人群安静下来。

C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下

Meaning

situated or applied under the tongue

Example

The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.

医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。

A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

加热

Meaning

to make or become warm; to heat something gently

Example

The sun warms the earth during the day.

太阳在白天加热地球。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消费

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高能耗导致电费增加。

C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

与酶有关的

Meaning

Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.

Example

Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.

酶反应调节人体的新陈代谢。

C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

可鄙的

Meaning

deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality

Example

The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.

难民们生活在可鄙的条件下。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

彩虹

Meaning

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

Example

After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

暴风雨后，天空中出现了美丽的彩虹。

C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

携带并在袋中喂养幼崽的哺乳动物

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

袋鼠是一个著名的有袋类动物。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

优雅的; 平滑的; 精致的; 具有优美的动作或举止

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

舞者优雅地移动。

B1 noun trend

trend

趋势

Meaning

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.

Example

The current trend of deforestation is alarming.

当前的森林砍伐趋势令人担忧。

B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

生态学家

Meaning

A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

Example

The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.

生态学家研究了污染对森林生态系统的影响。

C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

过去

Meaning

Time long past; bygone days.

Example

Legends of yore still inspire people today.

过去的传说至今仍然激励着人们。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

重新校准, 重新调整

Meaning

To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.

Example

The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.

公司必须重新校准其策略以适应市场。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

无法维持

Meaning

not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Example

The politician resigned when his position became untenable.

政治家在他的立场变得无法维持时辞职。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。

C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

基础

Meaning

A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.

Example

He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.

他在加入乐队之前学习了音乐的基础知识。

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。

A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

依赖

Meaning

to rely on someone or something for support

Example

Children depend on their parents for care.

孩子们依赖他们的父母照顾。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌbstəntɪv/

substantive

重要

Meaning

Having a firm basis in reality; important, meaningful, or considerable.

Example

The company made substantive changes to its policy.

公司对其政策进行了重要更改。

C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

喷雾器

Meaning

A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.

Example

She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.

她使用喷雾器均匀地涂抹香水。

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。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非正式的; 放松的; 随意的

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

会议是非正式的且轻松的。

B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

脚踏实地

Meaning

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Example

Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.

在困难的情况下保持脚踏实地有助于增强韧性。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

罗盘

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

登山者使用罗盘来寻找正确的方向。

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。

A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

在……前面

Meaning

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

Example

She stood in front of the building.

她站在建筑物前面。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

有权

Meaning

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

Example

Employees are entitled to paid leave.

员工有权享受带薪休假。

C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

仓库

Meaning

A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository

Example

The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.

这个仓库作为所有进口商品的storehouse。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

据称

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

他据称参与了抢劫。

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。

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

猫在桌子下面。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

不可辩驳

Meaning

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

Example

The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.

律师提供了不可辩驳的证据，证明了他客户的无辜。

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

模拟

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

飞行员在训练中必须模拟紧急着陆。

C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良的, 易怒的

Meaning

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

Example

After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.

在丰盛的餐后，他感到消化不良并且不舒服。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

刻度 / 分级的

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

科学家使用了一个刻度量筒来精确地测量液体。

C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱的

Meaning

Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.

Example

The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.

公告后股市经历了狂乱的交易。

C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

发芽

Meaning

to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots

Example

The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.

种子在几天的雨后开始发芽。

B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

手势

Meaning

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

Example

She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.

她用手做了一个欢迎的手势，邀请客人进来。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

横向的

Meaning

situated or lying across something

Example

The transverse road connects two highways.

横向的道路连接了两条高速公路。

B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 不寻常或有趣的物品或事实

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

她对不同文化的好奇心促使她环游世界。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑驳的

Meaning

Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.

Example

The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.

蛇的斑驳皮肤帮助它融入森林地面。

C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

缓解

Meaning

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

Example

Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.

缓解通常是末期患者护理的主要重点。

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

问题

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

我们需要尽快解决这个问题。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

大流行病

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19 大流行病极大地改变了世界。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

欣喜若狂

Meaning

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

Example

The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.

球迷在他们的球队赢得冠军后欣喜若狂。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装备或带有配件的马车

Meaning

Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.

Example

The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.

贵族乘坐豪华马车到达。

C2 adjective /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

evanescent

短暂的

Meaning

Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.

Example

The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.

夕阳的美丽是短暂的，在几分钟内消失了。

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪子

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

猫伸出锋利的爪子爬上了树。

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不雅的

Meaning

not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive

Example

He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.

他因为说了不雅的话而受到警告。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

至关重要

Meaning

essential or necessary for life or success

Example

It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.

在夏天保持水分非常重要。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

诗人

Meaning

a person who writes poems

Example

The poet wrote about love and nature.

诗人写了关于爱情和自然的诗。

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

青少年; 未成年

Meaning

a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people

Example

The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.

少年法庭处理涉及十八岁以下青少年犯罪者的案件。

C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

轻骑兵

Meaning

a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry

Example

The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.

哈萨尔迅速穿越战场。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

学习卡片

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

闪卡帮助快速记忆。

C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢

Meaning

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

Example

His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.

他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。

C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

刺耳的噪音

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

喇叭的刺耳声音使人无法集中注意力。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

自负的

Meaning

Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.

Example

The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.

那个自负的学生打断了老师好几次。

A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

电影院

Meaning

a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films

Example

We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.

我们去电影院看了一部新电影。

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹

Meaning

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

Example

The children were boisterous during the birthday party.

孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

原住民传统

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

吉大港山区的原住民传统独特。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

虚弱, 软弱

Meaning

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Example

After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.

生病后，她感到太虚弱无法站立。

A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

建议

Meaning

a small but useful piece of advice

Example

I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.

我收到了关于如何改进我的演示的建议。

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

一种类似猴子的大家伙 / 模仿

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

孩子们经常模仿大人的行为。