C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

宽度

Meaning

The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.

Example

The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.

他的知识宽度给大家留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

伪装

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

士兵们使用伪装来躲避敌人。

C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

典范

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.

Example

Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.

Neom 是可持续城市设计的典范。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

充满希望

Meaning

feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic

Example

He remained hopeful despite the challenges.

尽管面临挑战，他依然充满希望。

B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

一致的

Meaning

fully in agreement; shared by all

Example

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

委员会达成了一致的决定。

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

抑郁症

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

治疗师通过认知行为疗法帮助她应对抑郁症。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

使困惑

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

复杂的指令使新员工困惑。

A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

菠萝

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown

Example

She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.

她把新鲜的菠萝加进了水果沙拉。

C2 adjective /ˈskʌr.ɪ.ləs/

scurrilous

恶意中伤的

Meaning

Using or expressed in coarse, abusive, or slanderous language.

Example

The politician faced criticism for his scurrilous remarks about his opponent.

那位政治家因其对对手的恶意中伤言论而面临批评。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩

Meaning

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

Example

The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.

古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

显著地；相当大地

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

过去一年价格显著上涨。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

政府在教育领域进行了一些制度改革。

C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

事故发生后，交通陷入了停滞。

A1 adverb /æz/

As

像; 因为; 在...的时候

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

随着你变老，你变得更聪明。

A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

舒适; 安逸

Meaning

a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety

Example

The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.

柔软的沙发在长时间工作后提供了极大的舒适感。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要的

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水对生命至关重要。

C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病

Meaning

A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.

病人在经历了幻觉之后被诊断为精神病。

A1 noun /peɪdʒ/

page

页面

Meaning

one side of a sheet of paper, or a single sheet of paper in a book or document

Example

Turn to the next page for more information.

转到下一页以获取更多信息。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

戏剧的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

她的戏剧表演赢得了观众的掌声。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

由于几家大公司的赞助，活动得以举行。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

懒惰的; 不活跃的; 没有工作的

Meaning

lazy; inactive; not working or being used

Example

The factory workers were idle during the strike.

工厂工人在罢工期间闲置。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

蜂箱养殖场

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

农民建造了一个新的蜂箱养殖场，以生产有机蜂蜜。

C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

电话系统

Meaning

the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone

Example

Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.

现代的电话技术已经发展到包括基于互联网的通话。

C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

老年学

Meaning

The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.

Example

She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.

她在完成医学课程后决定专攻老年学。

C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黑豆蔻

Meaning

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

Example

Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.

在咖喱中加入黑豆蔻，增添丰富的烟熏味。

C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

可疑的; 值得怀疑的; 不可靠的; 危险的或有风险的

Meaning

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

Example

That deal sounds dodgy to me.

这个交易听起来很可疑。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

总是; 永远; 每时每刻

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

她总是早早地到达工作。

C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

司法的

Meaning

relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice

Example

The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.

新法律在实施前接受了严格的司法审查。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning

third in order, rank, or level

Example

He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.

C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

为了共同利益与他人交换物品的做法

Meaning

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

Example

Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.

商业关系依赖于互惠。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。

A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

好的

Meaning

used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding

Example

Okay, let's go to the park.

好的，我们去公园。

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

排名

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

他在比赛中的排名在每一轮之后都有所提高。

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香气; 香水

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

夜晚，茉莉花的香气弥漫整个花园。

B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

教育

Meaning

to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach

Example

Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.

父母应该教育他们的孩子关于健康习惯。

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 /ˌmedɪˈkeɪʃən/

medication

药物

Meaning

a drug or other form of medicine used to treat or prevent disease

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for his headache.

医生为他的头痛开了药物。

A2 noun /bɪər/

beer

啤酒

Meaning

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

Example

He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar.

他在酒吧点了一杯冰凉的啤酒。

A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

幸福

Meaning

clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed

Example

She folded the clean laundry neatly.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

宽容

Meaning

Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.

Example

She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.

她在激烈的争论中表现出了非凡的宽容。

C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

对立面

Meaning

the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison

Example

The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.

两种理论的对立面突出了它们的差异。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

耻辱

Meaning

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

Example

Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.

打破诺言给他的名字和家族遗产带来了耻辱。

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

尽管

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

他最终同意了，尽管不情愿。

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

实际上; 真的; 非常多

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

我真的很享受昨晚的音乐会。

C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

理性主义

Meaning

a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion

Example

Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.

理性主义强调逻辑和推理，而不是信仰。

B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推测

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

我猜今天稍后会下雨。

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

菠菜

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

新鲜的菠菜非常有营养。

C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

时代

Meaning

A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.

Example

The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.

互联网的发明标志着人类历史的新纪元。

B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

饮食习惯

Meaning

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

Example

Developing good eating habits leads to better health.

养成良好的饮食习惯有助于改善健康。

C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化

Meaning

The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.

Example

The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.

行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。

B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

具有突然的交替向左和向右转的路径或线条；急转弯的图案

Meaning

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

Example

The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.

这条路在山上呈锯齿形曲线。

C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

回避, 背离

Meaning

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

Example

The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.

政治家的回避行为让他的支持者感到沮丧。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

报名

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

她决定报名参加一门语言课程以提高她的技能。

C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

典型的完美或典型的例子

Meaning

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Example

The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.

艺术家的作品是现代主义的典型示例。

C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 超过; 非凡

Meaning

exceeding; going beyond; outstanding

Example

Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.

她超凡的美丽让每个人都停下来盯着她看。

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

大篷车

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

商人队伍穿越沙漠，驼背上载着贵重的货物。

A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

画画

Meaning

to apply a colored substance to a surface

Example

She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.

她喜欢在空闲时间画风景画。

C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

手势表达

Meaning

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

Example

He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.

他疯狂地做着手势，以引起他们的注意。

C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

头晕，兴奋过度

Meaning

Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.

Example

She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.

她转了好多圈后，感到头晕。

C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

除非，除了

Meaning

except for; if not for

Example

Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.

除非有奇迹发生，否则团队将无法赢得冠军。

C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比

Meaning

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.

Example

The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.

艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。

B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

幸运地

Meaning

by good luck; luckily

Example

Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.

幸运地，事故中没有人受伤。

C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芬芳的; 香气的

Meaning

having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic

Example

The garden was filled with odorous flowers.

花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。

A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

未来

Meaning

The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.

Example

Future projects depend on strategic planning.

未来的项目依赖于战略规划。

C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

污点

Meaning

a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric

Example

His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.

他的衬衫上有一个红色的污点，是由洒出的果汁造成的。

C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

雾霾

Meaning

a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion

Example

The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.

早晨的雾霾逐渐消散，随着太阳在空中升得更高。

C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning

A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.

Example

She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.

A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

疯狂的; 极其愚蠢; 对某事狂热

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something

Example

That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.

这是一个疯狂的想法，但它可能会奏效。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

无法忍受的

Meaning

Too extreme or difficult to be endured.

Example

The heat was insupportable during the long journey.

长途旅行中，热度是无法忍受的。

C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

远见

Meaning

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

Example

His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.

他的远见帮助公司避免了经济损失。

C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

忠诚

Meaning

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

Example

A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.

狗对主人忠诚无比。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

partible

可分割的

Meaning

capable of being divided or separated

Example

The estate was partible among the heirs.

这项财产可以在继承人之间分割。

B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

供应。供给。

Meaning

A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.

Example

Supply chains ensure resource availability.

供应链确保资源的可用性。

C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修饰语

Meaning

a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts

Example

In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.

在短语“very cold”中，“very”是“cold”的修饰语。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

胡须

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

他为剧本长出了浓密的胡子。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

变成骨头，僵硬

Meaning

Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.

Example

The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.

该公司有一个僵化的管理结构，抵制创新。

A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

许可

Meaning

the action of allowing or granting consent

Example

You need permission to enter the restricted area.

你需要许可才能进入限制区域。

C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大执事

Meaning

A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.

Example

The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.

大执事协助主教完成行政事务。

B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

天主教的

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

她有天主教的音乐口味，从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

彻底失败

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

由于糟糕的规划，活动变成了彻底的失败。

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑鄙; 可耻; 不光彩

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

他卑鄙的行为背叛了朋友的信任。

C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

释放奴隶

Meaning

to release from slavery or servitude; to set free

Example

The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.

土地所有者决定释放他的奴隶。

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

这汤对我的口味太乏味了。

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

锯齿边缘

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

工匠将刀片锯齿化，以提高切割效果。

C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

大楼

Meaning

A large, impressive building or structure.

Example

The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.

博物馆是市中心一座令人印象深刻的大楼。

C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织

Meaning

to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine

Example

The vines convolve around the tree trunk.

藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

协议

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

安全团队在活动期间遵循了严格的协议。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死后

Meaning

occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death

Example

The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.

作者因其最后一部小说获得了死后奖项。

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

合适

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

这件裙子适合婚礼。

A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

云

Meaning

a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground

Example

Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

暴风雨前，黑云聚集。

C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

阻碍

Meaning

To obstruct or delay the progress of something

Example

Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.

过多的雨水阻碍了蔬菜的生长。

C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意

Meaning

To agree with someone or something.

Example

I concur with your opinion on this matter.

我同意您在这个问题上的观点。

B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

较小

Meaning

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior

Example

He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.

他在做决定时选择了较小的恶。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

琐碎

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Example

He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.

他经常为最琐碎的事情而烦恼。

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 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

脊柱

Meaning

the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine

Example

He injured his backbone in the accident.

他在事故中伤了他的脊柱。

C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

斯普内里兹姆

Meaning

A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.

Example

He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.

他通过说'古怪的老院长'代替'亲爱的老皇后'来做了一个斯普内里兹姆。

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

被邀请的

Meaning

asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something

Example

She was invited to the party.

她被邀请参加聚会。

C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

指定

Meaning

To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.

Example

The government has earmarked funds for education.

政府已为教育指定资金。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭坛

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎和新娘在仪式中站在祭坛前。

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

所谓的

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医生取了一个血样进行测试。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

陛下; 王室头衔

Meaning

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

Example

Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

陛下，皇家马车已准备好将您带到今晚的国宴。

C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

困惑

Meaning

in a state of confusion or agitation

Example

She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.

她在被问了那么多问题后，看起来有些困惑。

A2 noun /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən/

invitation

幸福

Meaning

a written or spoken request to attend an event or to participate in something

Example

She sent me an invitation to her wedding.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning

A twisting force that causes rotation.

Example

The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.

C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

人马

Meaning

A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.

Example

The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.

人马是希腊神话中一个著名的形象。

C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

评估的

Meaning

Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.

Example

The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.

项目的评估阶段包括评估其成功。

C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的

Meaning

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

Example

The group was banned for its subversive activities.

该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

狭小, 不舒服地小

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

房间太小了，以至于我们几乎不能移动。

C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

海鸥

Meaning

a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers

Example

The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.

海鸥俯冲下来抓住水中的鱼。

C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名

Meaning

The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.

Example

Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.

在线匿名保护用户免受网络威胁。

A1 noun /saɪd/

side

旁边

Meaning

a position to the left or right of something

Example

The store is on the side of the road.

商店位于路的旁边。

C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

讲台

Meaning

a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests

Example

The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.

校长站在讲台上，向全体学校大会发表演讲。

C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

傻瓜; 嘲笑

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

Example

Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.

不要做傻瓜，仔细听。

C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

扰乱

Meaning

To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The sudden news unsettled the entire community.

突如其来的消息让整个社区感到不安。

C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

天窗

Meaning

A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.

Example

The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.

那座老房子有一个天窗，可以看到花园。

C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

没有想象力的，普通的

Meaning

without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary

Example

His drawings were simple and fanciless.

他的画作既简单又没有想象力。