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B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

逐渐增长
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
尘埃颗粒随着时间积累，形成更大的天体。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

殡葬员
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
殡葬员为葬礼服务准备了尸体。
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

许可证持有者
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
许可证持有者负责遵守所有规定。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

工作与生活平衡
Meaning
The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.
Example
Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.
实现工作与生活的平衡可以减轻压力并提高生产力。
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

预言
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
占星师的预言吸引了观众。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

虚弱
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
帝国在几个世纪的纵容之后变得虚弱。
A2 adjective/noun /ˈɪndiən/

indian

印度的
Meaning
Relating to India, its people, or their culture.
Example
She loves Indian food, especially biryani.
她喜欢印度食物，特别是比尔亚尼。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
B2 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

complement

补充
Meaning
something that completes or goes well with something; to add something that enhances or improves
Example
The scarf complements her outfit perfectly.
围巾完美地补充了她的装束。
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

收费/指控
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
商店收取额外的家居配送费用。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

双层巴士
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
红色的双层巴士是伦敦的一个著名象征。
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

强迫
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
合同使公司有义务提供及时服务。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常有趣和不寻常；激发好奇心
Meaning
very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity
Example
The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.
这部电影有一个引人入胜的情节，吸引着观众。
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

大腿后部的肌腱; 作为动词，限制或严重削弱某人或某物的效能
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
预算削减削弱了该组织的计划。
C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的
Meaning
ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination
Example
The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.
老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗余
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
该文档包含冗余内容，使其变得不必要地长。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

过度的
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
过度的人口增长导致资源枯竭。
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

选定的
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
他是获得奖学金的选定候选人之一。
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

糖蜜
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
食谱要求加入糖蜜，给面包增加浓郁的味道。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。
C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海的
Meaning
Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.
Example
Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.
深渊生物在极端压力条件下生存。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

衣边
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
她把裙子的边缘缝上去，弄短了它。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

颤抖
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

推
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
她用手肘轻轻推了推他，引起了他的注意。
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

翻译者
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
翻译者帮助游客理解导游。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

先兆
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
春天的第一只知更鸟常被认为是即将来临的温暖天气的先兆。
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。
B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

纺织品
Meaning
a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers
Example
Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.
孟加拉国以其高质量的纺织业而闻名。
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

把手; 握柄; 处理
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
这只行李有一个坚固的把手，使得通过机场时更加容易。
A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

橙色
Meaning
having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit
Example
The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.
橙色的日落把天空画得非常壮丽。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

贬低的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
文章包含了对政治家的贬低评论。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血缘关系
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
继承法中，血缘关系的程度至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

千瓦
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
发电机产生十千瓦的电力。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

重现
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
演员在续集中重新扮演了他的角色。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改进的
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
她的健康自上个月以来显著改善。
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

屏幕
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
电影在剧院的大屏幕上播放。
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

表示同情
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
邻居们在悲剧后前来向家属表示慰问。
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
园丁用铲子挖洞种花。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

过分挑剔
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
她总是对同事们的错误非常挑剔。
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

双拼房
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
他们住在市中心附近的一座双拼房里。
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

古董; 珍贵的;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
她收集了维多利亚时代的古董家具。
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

雄伟的
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
雄伟的喜马拉雅山高耸在天空中。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵占
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
村民们抗议侵占他们的农田。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天气预报
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
天气预报预测整个周末将有大雨。
B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

衰退; 失败; 毁灭
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
他的傲慢和自豪导致了他在生意中的最终失败。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

黄麻叶
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
黄麻叶富含维生素和矿物质，常在孟加拉美食中与扁豆一起煮。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈspɛərɪŋ/

unsparing

无情的
Meaning
Showing no mercy or generosity; harsh or severe.
Example
The critic was unsparing in his review of the play.
评论家在他的剧评中毫不留情。
C2 noun /ˈlev.ɪ.ti/

Levity

轻浮; 轻率; 缺乏尊重
Meaning
humor or frivolity, especially the treatment of a serious matter with humor or in a manner lacking due respect
Example
The levity in the courtroom was inappropriate.
法庭上的轻浮是不合适的。
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。
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父亲身份
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
他要求进行亲子鉴定，以确认他与孩子的关系。
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

区域的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
区域中心支持本地行业。
C1 noun /ˈnek.səs/

Nexus

联系; 纽带;
Meaning
a connection or series of connections linking two or more things
Example
There's a clear nexus between education and economic development.
教育与经济发展的之间有一个清晰的纽带。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

懒洋洋地
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
他懒洋洋地伸展双臂，早晨打了个哈欠。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姐妹情谊
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
女权主义运动在女性中创造了强烈的姐妹情谊感。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

难以形容
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
幸存者在战争中忍受了难以形容的恐怖。
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
他在事故中摔断了锁骨。
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
青铜是铜和锡的合金。
C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主权
Meaning
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
Example
Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.
主权对国家的身份至关重要。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

隐性
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
蓝色眼睛的颜色通常是隐性特征。
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

鸟
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
一只鸟在树枝上唱歌。
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

慷慨
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
亿万富翁的慷慨在他对医院的众多慈善捐赠中显而易见。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

不复杂
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
村民过着简单而幸福的生活。
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。
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

干部
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
BPSC下有26个干部。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
他断言他从未见过那个人。
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

军事入侵
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
军事入侵造成了广泛的破坏。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛辣
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
厨师在菜肴中加入了辛辣的酱汁，以增强其味道。
B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

暴露
Meaning
the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful
Example
Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.
长时间暴露在阳光下会损害皮肤。
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 /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

毗邻
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
他们的房子毗邻公园。
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
树木在寒冷的夜晚后被白色霜覆盖。
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

适应
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
适应气候变化对于韧性至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博学者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是一个真正的博学者，擅长艺术、科学和工程。
B1 verb /ˈθretən/

threaten

威胁
Meaning
to express an intention to harm or punish someone; to be likely to cause harm
Example
The storm clouds threaten to bring heavy rain tonight.
风暴云威胁今夜带来大雨。
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

皇家
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
皇室家族参加了仪式。
A2 adjective ˈɡləʊ.bəl

global

全球的
Meaning
Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
Example
Global collaboration improves connectivity.
全球合作改善了连接性。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
公寓非常宽敞，拥有宽大的卧室。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

忽略
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
他试图在会议中忽略他的错误。
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, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

混乱的
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
广播中充满了难以理解的信息。
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

无教养的
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的无教养行为让晚宴上的每个人都震惊。
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

恶臭的; 有害的或令人不快的
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
垃圾散发出的恶臭让每个人都捂住了鼻子。
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

行李
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
请在机场柜台检查您的行李。
B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

公共演讲
Meaning
The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.
Example
Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.
公共演讲技巧对领导角色至关重要。
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

青少年
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
她在一个小镇度过了她的青少年岁月。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依赖; 被抚养人
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
作为税务依赖人，她无法单独提交自己的税表。
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

食谱
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
我找到了一个很棒的巧克力蛋糕食谱。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙碌的; 参与的; 订婚的
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
他正在进行重要的研究工作。
A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

没问题
Meaning
used to express agreement or acceptance
Example
It's okay to leave early today.
今天早些离开没问题。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

坚定; 坚决; 不动摇
Meaning
firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering
Example
She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.
她在帮助穷人方面保持坚定的决心。
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

激昂的歌曲/赞美
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
歌手的表演是一场情感的狂想曲。
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

稍后
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
我们稍后讨论细节。
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

经济
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
新兴经济体在过去十年中迅速增长。
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。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不得体
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
他不得体的言论让晚餐桌上的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 noun ˌɪn.tuˈɪʃ.ən

intuition

直觉
Meaning
The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
Example
Her intuition told her something was wrong.
她的直觉告诉她有些不对劲。
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

预示
Meaning
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
Example
Dark clouds often forerun a storm.
乌云常常预示着暴风雨。
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

骚扰
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
员工抱怨他们的老板骚扰了他们
C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

外行
Meaning
A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.
Example
He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.
他在艺术界被视为外行，因为他缺乏正式的训练。
B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

真心
Meaning
in a truthful and sincere way
Example
She genuinely cares about the environment.
她真心关心环境。
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
鸟类本能地筑巢。
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁荣的; 兴旺的;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
该公司在推出新产品后变得非常繁荣。
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

敞篷车, 有可折叠车顶的汽车
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
她开着她的新敞篷车沿着海岸公路行驶。
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

新贵
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
商业世界充满了雄心勃勃的新贵。
A1 noun /bæk/

Back

背部
Meaning
the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine
Example
She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.
她在搬重箱子时伤了背部。
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

倒置
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
在诗歌中，倒置常用来创造强调。
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

漂浮在空中
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
新鲜面包的香味飘进了厨房。
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

机智
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
她有敏锐的智慧和快速的幽默感。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

带薪退休
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
公司决定在三十年的服务后将其高级员工带薪退休。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装饰性设计
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
天花板上装饰着精美的阿拉贝斯克图案。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

无法解释
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
她进入黑暗的房间时感到无法解释的恐惧。