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C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

断路器（打破某物的人或物体；在岸边破碎成泡沫的大海浪；中断电路的设备）
Meaning
A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.
Example
The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.
暴风雨期间，断路器跳闸，切断了电力。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

整齐地; 干净地
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
她把书整齐地放在书架上。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

灭绝
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
一些物种由于过度捕捞而濒临灭绝。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

珍贵的
Meaning
of great value; highly esteemed or cherished
Example
This ring is very precious to my grandmother.
这枚戒指对我奶奶来说非常珍贵。
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

绑架者
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
警方在长时间搜查后逮捕了绑架者。
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

虚假, 假冒
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
他露出虚假的微笑来掩饰他的真实感情。
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

优质睡眠
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
优质的睡眠改善认知功能和整体健康。
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
测量的准确性非常重要。
B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

忠诚; 热情; 奉献
Meaning
love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause
Example
Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.
她对帮助他人的忠诚使她成为社区中的一个受人爱戴的人物。
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

赞扬
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
这位诗人因其感人的诗句而获得了许多赞扬。
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

额外的
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
她为野餐带来了额外的食物。
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

广泛地
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
他晋升的消息在公司内广泛传播。
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

发电机; 一个充满能量和热情的人
Meaning
A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.
Example
She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.
她是公司成功背后的真正动力源。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家通常是高度内省的人。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

无意的, 非故意的
Meaning
Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.
Example
Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.
她的无意错误导致了项目的延迟。
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反动的
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
该小组采取了反动的立场，反对新政策。
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

浓稠甜蜜的糖浆
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
她把糖浆倒在了煎饼上。
A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

相当; 相对; 完全
Meaning
to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely
Example
The movie was quite interesting.
这部电影相当有趣。
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。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来主义者
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
未来主义者预测了下一个十年交通运输的重大变化。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未修改的
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
这些数据以未修改的形式用于分析。
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。
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

去国有化
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
政府决定将银行去国有化，以鼓励私人投资。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

持续时间
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会议持续了两个小时。
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

虚幻的
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
他的安全感完全是虚幻的。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

乘法
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
细菌在温暖的条件下迅速繁殖。
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

鸡尾酒
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
她在酒吧点了一杯鸡尾酒。
B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

小心
Meaning
to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem
Example
Beware of the dog near the gate.
小心门口附近的狗。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

艺术品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
画廊展示了一件本地艺术家创作的令人印象深刻的艺术品。
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

活动家
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
活动家组织了针对污染的抗议活动。
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完美
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
她接受了自己的不完美，作为人性的一部分。
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

高兴; 快乐; 喜悦;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
我很高兴在这么长时间后见到你。
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

万无一失
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
这款新软件具有万无一失的安装过程。
C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

海洋酸化
Meaning
The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Example
Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.
海洋酸化是由大气中CO2的吸收引起的。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
在赢得奖项并获得晋升后，她感到双倍幸运。
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

比萨
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
我们点了一份大号的意大利香肠比萨作为晚餐。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
天文学的价格反映了它的独特性。
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

话多的; 健谈的; 喋喋不休的
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
咖啡馆里那个话多的老头，谈了几个小时关于他的旅行。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

划船者
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
经验丰富的划船者划船过了河。
C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不祥的预感
Meaning
A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.
Example
She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.
她走进那座废弃的房子时，感到一种深深的不祥预感。
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

奥秘的
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
她一直对奥科尔特及其隐藏的知识感到着迷。
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代墓地
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
考古学家在古城的内克罗波利斯中发现了文物。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇或高级主教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇在电视演讲中向国家发表讲话。
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

解渴 / 熄灭
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
喝冷水解渴。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

依赖的
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
这个国家过于依赖进口商品。
B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

范围; 范围程度
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
洪水造成的损害范围非常大。
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

疾病
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
她因为严重的疾病错过了学校。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

无法控制的
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
抗议者展示了对改变的无法抑制的热情。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

实现
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
他一直等待的机会终于实现了。
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

虚伪的
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
这位政治家因其虚伪的言论而受到批评。
C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

可折叠的
Meaning
able to be folded down or reduced in size
Example
She bought a collapsible chair for camping.
她为露营买了一个可折叠的椅子。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

不敬的
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
那位喜剧演员的不敬笑话冒犯了一些观众。
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

对抗的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
这两家公司在市场上有对抗的关系。
C2 verb /bɪˈdɔːb/

bedaub

涂抹
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
Example
The children bedaubed the wall with paint.
孩子们用油漆涂抹了墙。
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

驾驶
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
她喜欢在周末沿着海岸驾驶。
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

木瓜
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
木瓜富含维生素，对健康非常有益。
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

运气
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
她在面试中有好运气。
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

摇动, 扭动
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
宝宝在妈妈的怀里高兴地扭动。
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

着陆
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
飞机顺利着陆。
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

数学
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
她在数学方面非常出色。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

所有格
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
在英语中，所有格通常通过撇号和's'来表示。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

泪眼
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
他那泪眼朦胧的眼睛显示出年龄和疲劳的迹象。
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

语调变化
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
他的语调让观众保持关注。
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

冰雹
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
突如其来的冰雹风暴用大冰粒损坏了停车场里的许多汽车。
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

斯卡德鱼
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
渔夫在网中抓住了一条斯卡德。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
蜥蜴可以再生它失去的尾巴。
A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手
Meaning
a person who sings, especially as a job or profession
Example
The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.
歌手昨晚在音乐会上表现得非常出色。
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提出
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
教授提出了关于气候变化的新理论。
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

明确地
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
我明天一定会参加会议。
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
他解出了方程，找到了x的值。
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

意识到
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
我没意识到已经这么晚了，直到我看了钟。
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

神态
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
他严肃的神态让所有人都沉默了。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

观众
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
观众可以使用遥控器切换频道。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

恶名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
丑闻使这位政治家名声扫地。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敌意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
他的演讲是由对政策的敌意驱动的。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

解释
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授试图为他的学生解释相对论的理论。
C1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdəns/

incidence

事件发生率
Meaning
the occurrence, rate, or frequency of something
Example
The incidence of road accidents has decreased this year.
今年道路事故的发生率有所下降。
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 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完美无瑕
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
她的房间完美无瑕，一切都井井有条。
B1 noun /rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/

resources

资源
Meaning
A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets.
Example
The region was rich in herbal resources.
该地区富含草本资源。
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

办公室
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
她提前离开办公室去参加家庭活动。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

舒适地
Meaning
in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease
Example
She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.
她坐在自己最喜欢的椅子上很舒服。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

缠人的
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
那个缠人的推销员在反复拒绝后仍然继续打电话。
A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

灰色
Meaning
having a color between black and white
Example
The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.
灰色的云表明雨水即将到来。
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

仅仅
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
这只是一个建议，而不是命令。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完美的; 无缺陷
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
她完美的表现为她赢得了全场起立的掌声。
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

不合作的
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
证人不合作，拒绝回答问题。
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

蔑视
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
该公司因违反环保规定而被罚款。
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

令人不快的
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
他对她的裙子发表了令人不快的评论。
B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

剂量
Meaning
a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time
Example
The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.
医生每六小时开一次药物的剂量。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

偷偷地
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
她偷偷为她的朋友策划了一个惊喜派对。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

失败的; 没有成功的;
Meaning
not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose
Example
His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.
他未能成功登上山顶，感到失望。
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

暂时失误; 错误;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
安全中出现了短暂的失误，导致入侵者能够进入大楼。
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

正面
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
质子带有正电荷。
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

不幸的, 值得同情的
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
那个不幸的旅行者在第一天就丢失了护照。
A1 verb /siː/

see

看
Meaning
to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet
Example
I can see the mountain from here.
我可以从这里看到山。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

不同的; 不相似的
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
与他哥哥不同，他喜欢安静的活动。
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

愉快的，令人愉悦的
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
我们在公园度过了一个愉快的晚上。
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。
C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

恳求者
Meaning
A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.
Example
The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.
寺庙里充满了恳求者，寻找祝福。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

强化
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
她在出国之前参加了一个强化的英语课程。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓言
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
伊索的寓言通过简单的故事传授宝贵的教训。
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

就业
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
就业仅限于乌尔都语使用者。
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

王国
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
这个王国以其丰富的文化和传统而闻名。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

层; 层次;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
蛋糕有三层巧克力。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

正统
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
宗教领袖捍卫了信仰的正统性。
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

空灵精灵
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
她像一个空灵精灵一样轻盈而优雅地在舞台上移动。