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B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
讲座开始让学生感到无聊。
A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

由水果和糖制成的甜酱;一种困难的情况;一个堵塞
Meaning
a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage
Example
She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.
她每天早上在烤面包上涂上草莓果酱作为早餐。
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感人
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
她的演讲如此感人,以至于每个人都哭了。
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

虚伪
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
他没有装作对谈话感兴趣。
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

互动
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
学生们在课堂讨论中与老师互动。
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

干饼干;烤面包
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
宝宝喜欢吃奶时吃软脆饼干。
A2 verb /kjʊər/

cure

治疗
Meaning
to make someone healthy again after an illness
Example
The new medicine cured her of the infection.
新的药物治愈了她的感染。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

有影响力的; 强大的
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
她是社区中的一位有影响力的领导者。
B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

集中
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
集中是掌握任何技能的关键。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
电影展示了一个火星人访问地球。
B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

伦理的
Meaning
Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.
Example
Ethical considerations guide decisions.
伦理考虑引导决策。
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

入口; 大门
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
古老的石门作为通往宏伟宫殿的入口。
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

叹气
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时松了口气。
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美丽且装饰性的书写艺术
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
她参加了一个课程来提高她的书法技能。
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

坚定或坚韧
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
她坚定的决心帮助她克服了所有的挑战。
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.
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。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

香炉棒
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
她在寺庙里点燃了一根香炉棒,进行祷告。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

五彩缤纷
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
这个节日充满了五彩缤纷的装饰。
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
村庄建在一个沼泽附近。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

有轨电车
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
有轨电车在市中心的每个车站停靠。
A1 noun /lænd/

Land

土地; 土壤
Meaning
the part of the earth's surface that is not covered by water; an area of ground, soil, or earth
Example
The farmer worked hard to cultivate his land and grow healthy crops.
农民努力耕种他的土地,种植健康的作物。
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
科学继续探索未知。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

蔑视地拒绝
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
她以蔑视的态度拒绝了他的帮助提议。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

极其困难
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
灾难后重建城市是一项极其困难的任务。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

踢脚线
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
木匠把踢脚线涂成了白色。
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉碎
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
机器可以将石头粉碎成灰尘。
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

最后通牒
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
老板给了他一个最后通牒:要么改进,要么被解雇。
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

聪明的
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
她是班上最聪明的学生之一。
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

真菌
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
真菌在自然界中在分解有机物质方面发挥着重要作用。
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

报道
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
好的报道对公众意识至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

调节器
Meaning
a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system
Example
The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.
政府为金融部门任命了新的调节器。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不当行为
Meaning
bad or improper behavior
Example
The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.
老师因学生的不当行为而惩罚了他。
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
政府规则确保公平的商业实践。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

运动员
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
运动员为即将到来的奥林匹克运动会进行了艰苦训练。
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

小圆包
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
我今天早上从面包店买了新鲜的小圆包。
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然的响声; 强烈的撞击或打击
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
门关上时发出一声巨响,吵醒了所有人。
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

丢失
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
他丢失了钥匙,无法进入房子。
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

统计
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
统计数据显示,去年用户数量有所增加。
C2 adjective /ˌæl.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

alimentary

与消化相关
Meaning
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
Example
The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion.
医生解释了消化道在消化过程中的作用。
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

方尖碑
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
古埃及人建造了方尖碑来纪念他们的神。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

炫耀的
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
他在派对上戴着一条炫耀的金链子。
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主要; 大多数
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
会议主要讨论了环境保护和气候变化。
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

系统
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
有效的系统提高了生产力。
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

企业家精神
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
他的企业家精神使他创办了一个成功的创业公司。
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

宽松的, 粗心的
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
机场的安保令人惊讶地宽松。
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月亮或卫星在轨道上离地球最近的点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月亮在其近地点时显得更大。
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

三重性
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
设计展示了三重性形式的和谐结合。
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

适度地
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
她适度地锻炼以保持健康。
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

张嘴凝视
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
人群睁大眼睛,惊讶地看着魔术表演。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
她是一个非常有文化的人,广泛阅读。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

豆蔻
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
食谱中需要一撮磨碎的豆蔻。
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

侄女; 外甥女
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
我的侄女今年在大学学习。
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
只有一个学生回答了问题。
C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

愤怒的
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.
当她发现背叛时,她愤怒不已。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

怀孕
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
母鲸怀孕并发展她的小鲸鱼超过一年。
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

与图表相关或简短的
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
工程师提供了该项目的示意图。
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

本地的
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
他是孟加拉语的母语者。
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
一月通常是一年中最冷的月份。
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

小组
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
学生们组成了一个学习小组。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

止赎
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
银行在错过几个月付款后决定没收财产。
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

逐渐减弱
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
事件的兴奋感在几个小时后开始逐渐消退。
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

幸福
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

适应性特征
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
植物的适应性特征帮助它们在冬季生长。
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

骑士; 中世纪战士
Meaning
a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback
Example
The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.
勇敢的骑士从龙的城堡救出了公主。
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危险的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
公司处于一个危险的财政状态。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

临时
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
临时政府管理过渡阶段。
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
国际比赛前演奏了国歌。
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

射击
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
他朝着球门射击。
C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

轻松愉快地笑
Meaning
to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way
Example
The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.
观众听到喜剧演员的机智评论后发出咯咯的笑声。
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

毯子
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
她在寒冷的夜晚把自己裹在温暖的毯子里。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

显著
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
她对这个项目做出了显著的贡献。
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

分配
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
经理已为新项目分配资金。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

过时的; 过时
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
过去十年的一些趋势现在看起来完全过时了。
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

特使
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
国王派遣了一名特使去谈判和平。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

光电
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光电效应在太阳能板中是基础。
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考思考
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
元认知增强了解决问题的能力。
C1 noun /zest/

Zest

热情;精力与兴奋;柑橘类水果的外皮
Meaning
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit
Example
She approached the new job with tremendous zest.
她带着极大的热情投入新工作。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

干燥的
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
博物馆展示了干燥的植物标本。
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使与政府官员会面,讨论贸易协议。
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

记者
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
外国记者从巴黎进行现场直播报道。
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

任命为副职
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
治安官决定指派几位当地人以帮助维持秩序。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
在手术中使用高精度仪器。
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 /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。
B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然地
Meaning
in a natural manner; as expected; of course
Example
She naturally excels in mathematics.
她在数学上自然地出色。
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

草率的, 马虎的
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
由于草率的规划,项目失败了。
A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

运输
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
高效的运输系统减少了旅行时间。
A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

外面
Meaning
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
Example
Children were playing outside in the yard.
孩子们在院子外面玩。
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

被吸引
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
她被出国留学的想法吸引了。
A1 noun /eər/

Air

空气
Meaning
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
Example
Fresh air is essential for good health.
新鲜空气对健康至关重要。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分歧
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
这两条路在路口分开。
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

尊敬
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
他向他的老年导师表示尊敬。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

鲭鱼
Meaning
a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes
Example
Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.
鲭鱼富含欧米伽-3脂肪酸。
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操控
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
她可以操控软件,创造出令人惊叹的图形。
A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

假装
Meaning
To act as if something is true when it is not.
Example
The children pretended to be superheroes.
孩子们假装成超级英雄。
B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

先例
Meaning
An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.
Example
The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.
法官的裁决为类似案件设立了一个新的先例。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

坚固的;真实的;有形的;具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
我们需要具体的证据来支持我们的主张。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
他最大的弱点是缺乏耐心。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
腐败就像九头蛇,完全根除它非常困难。
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻觉; 看到不存在的事物
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
病人在服用药物时经历了视觉幻觉。
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

愉快的; 漂亮的; 满意的; 吸引人的
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的裙子去参加派对。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

辩论
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
政治辩论持续了三个小时,充满了激情的论点。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

不可阻挡的力量
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
这家新技术公司已经成为了这个行业中不可阻挡的力量。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniˌbɒdi/

anybody

任何人
Meaning
any person; anyone
Example
Anybody can join the club.
任何人都可以加入俱乐部。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

回复
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
她快速回复电子邮件。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

吵闹的; 无序的; 破坏性的
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
吵闹的孩子们制造了太多噪音。
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

激烈的; 强烈的; 热情的; 精力充沛的
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
她坚决否认了这些指控。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

过时的
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。
B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

联合
Meaning
the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states
Example
The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.
两家公司的联合创造了一个强大的公司。
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

妇科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
她决定在医学院毕业后专攻妇科。