C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

织锦

Meaning

a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread

Example

She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.

她在婚礼上穿着一件漂亮的织锦裙子。

C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物

Meaning

a mixture or blend of different things

Example

The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.

新政策是多个先前法律的混合物。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

观察

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学家观察野生动物的行为。

C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先兆

Meaning

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.

Example

The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.

盛开的花朵预示着春天的到来。

A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

图书管理员

Meaning

a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library

Example

The librarian helped me find a rare history book.

图书管理员帮我找到了一本罕见的历史书。

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残忍

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

独裁者的统治充满了残忍的暴力。

C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

翠鸟

Meaning

a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water

Example

The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.

五彩斑斓的翠鸟潜入池塘抓鱼。

C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

荒芜的; 不毛的; 无生气的; 不生产的

Meaning

sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive

Example

The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.

荒凉的沙漠延伸了几英里，没有任何植被。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

无耻的

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

那个无耻的政治家拒绝为他的错误道歉。

C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

五项全能

Meaning

An athletic contest featuring five different events.

Example

She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.

她为参加现代五项全能而努力训练。

C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

齐声

Meaning

Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.

Example

The choir sang in unison.

合唱团齐声唱歌。

B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气

Meaning

brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger

Example

The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑

Meaning

a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies

Example

The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.

寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。

C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

双手灵活

Meaning

Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.

Example

Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.

做双手都能使用的人在运动中有优势。

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸福

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

联合

Meaning

to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance

Example

Several states federated to create a stronger union.

几个州联合起来创造了一个更强大的联盟。

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新颖

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

发明的新颖性吸引了投资者。

B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

客户

Meaning

A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.

Example

The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

律师会见了她的客户，讨论案件

C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

辫子

Meaning

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

Example

She decided to plait her hair before the party.

她决定在派对前编织她的头发。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田园诗般的场景

Meaning

An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.

Example

Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.

他们的蜜月是在一个热带岛屿上的田园诗般的场景。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。

C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

诅咒的

Meaning

Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.

Example

The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.

村民们避开了山上的诅咒房子。

C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

预感

Meaning

a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative

Example

She had a premonition of danger before the trip.

她在旅行前有一种危险的预感。

B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

逃脱; 逃离; 解救

Meaning

an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out

Example

The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.

囚犯从监狱的逃脱震惊了当局。

C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

熟练的, 灵巧的, 精通的

Meaning

clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.

Example

She is adroit at solving complex problems.

她擅长解决复杂的问题。

C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

定格画面

Meaning

a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art

Example

The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.

演员们定格在一个塔布劳中，捕捉到了戏剧的最后一刻。

B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

买家

Meaning

a person who makes a purchase

Example

The buyer inspected the car before making payment.

买家在付款之前检查了这辆车。

A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

刀

Meaning

a cutting instrument with a sharp blade

Example

She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.

她用一把锋利的刀切菜做晚餐。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

不谨慎

Meaning

Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.

Example

It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.

他在公众场合提到计划是不谨慎的。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

他反复请求帮助完成作业。

C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义

Meaning

The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.

Example

Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.

现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。

C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬礼

Meaning

A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.

Example

They bowed in obeisance to the king.

他们向国王行了敬礼。

C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

玩笑，幽默对话

Meaning

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

Example

The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.

朋友们在咖啡旁享受轻松的玩笑。

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。

B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

合并

Meaning

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

Example

The company aims to consolidate its market position.

公司旨在巩固其市场地位。

C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突出部分

Meaning

Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.

Example

The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.

墙上的突出部分使得移动家具变得困难。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

英勇的; 英雄的

Meaning

showing courage or determination; brave and heroic

Example

The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.

英勇的士兵勇敢地战斗，保护了他的国家。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

愉快

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

孩子们在派对上心情愉快。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反驳

Meaning

To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.

Example

He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.

他迅速回应说他没有错。

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

引水道

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

罗马人建造了引水道来为他们的城市提供水。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

对口人

Meaning

a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another

Example

The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.

首席执行官与合作公司中的对口人会面。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多形式

Meaning

Having many different forms or appearances.

Example

The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.

这个节日是艺术、音乐和文化的多形式庆祝。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市议会成员

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

市议员提出了一个新的社区公园计划。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

效能

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新药的效能令医生们惊讶。

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

推迟

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

会议被推迟到下周。

B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

虚构

Meaning

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

Example

She enjoys reading science fiction novels.

她喜欢阅读科幻小说。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。

A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

统治者; 尺子

Meaning

A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines

Example

The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.

鲁勒在纸上画了一条直线，而国王是他王国的强大统治者。

C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然的启示或顿悟

Meaning

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Example

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

他对自己生命的真正意义有了显现。

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。

C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑

Meaning

To confuse or bewilder someone completely.

Example

The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.

复杂的拼图让学生们困惑。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

标题; 称号; 荣誉

Meaning

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Example

The title of the book is very interesting.

这本书的标题非常有趣。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

无法解释

Meaning

Impossible to explain or understand.

Example

The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.

文件的突然消失是无法解释的。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

附近; 邻近

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校附近有很多商店。

B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

实例

Meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Example

This is just one instance of his generosity.

这是他慷慨的一个例子。

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。

C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

敌人 / 对手

Meaning

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

Example

For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.

多年来，他把同事当作自己的敌人。

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 /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。

C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

由于年龄或使用，金属、石头或木材表面上的薄膜或光泽；也可以指一种表面外观

Meaning

a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance

Example

The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.

这座青铜雕像在海风中多年后形成了绿色的铜绿。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

突触的

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Example

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

学习增强大脑中的突触连接。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的

Meaning

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

Example

The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.

突如其来的消息后，这种经历感觉不真实。

C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公职人员的不当行为

Meaning

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

Example

The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.

市长因在职务中不当行为而被指控。

C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫

Meaning

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

Example

Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.

盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。

A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning

the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand

Example

He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.

C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

衷心地; 全心全意

Meaning

in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly

Example

She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.

她衷心地欢迎她的客人来到派对。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

哨兵

Meaning

A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.

Example

A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.

一个哨兵站在营地的入口处。

C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

门诊病人

Meaning

Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.

Example

The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.

病人是门诊患者，不需要卧床休息。

C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

打扰者

Meaning

A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.

Example

The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.

尽管人群中有打扰者大声叫喊，政治家仍然保持冷静。

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

快速地; 迅速

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

公司正在迅速拓展新市场。

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。

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 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝

Meaning

a long narrow opening or cut

Example

There was a small slit in the fabric.

布料上有一个小裂缝。

B2 noun /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

formation

形成

Meaning

the action of forming or process of being formed

Example

The formation of the new company took several months.

新公司的形成花了几个月时间。

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

温柔

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母亲在照顾生病的孩子时表现出了极大的温柔。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便的; 难堪的; 麻烦的

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

坏掉的电梯使得到达顶楼变得不方便。

C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

掠夺

Meaning

to roam in search of things to steal or attack

Example

The bandits marauded through the village at night.

盗贼们在夜间袭击了村庄。

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

内卷

Meaning

a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished

Example

The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.

这个故事充满了内卷，使得跟随它变得很难。

C2 adjective /ɜːrˈbeɪn/

urbane

都市的

Meaning

showing polished manners, refinement, and sophistication

Example

He was an urbane gentleman who charmed everyone at the party.

他是一个都市绅士，在派对上迷住了所有人。

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

列表

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

可用职位的列表每天都会更新。

C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

激动

Meaning

to express excitement or admiration

Example

She enthused about her trip to Italy.

她对她的意大利之旅充满了热情。

C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

叛逆的

Meaning

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

Example

The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.

老师很难管理那些叛逆的学生。

B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

接待; 欢迎; 活动;

Meaning

the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone

Example

The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.

婚礼接待在一家漂亮的酒店举行。

B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

她承认了她的错误并道歉。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

不可根除的

Meaning

not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely

Example

The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.

母亲对孩子的爱是不可根除的。

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

受影响的；被触动的

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

受洪水影响的地区需要立即的援助。

B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分

Meaning

a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something

Example

Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.

只有一小部分人口在当地选举中投票。

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆类

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

豆类是素食者的优秀蛋白质来源。

A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

ballast

压舱物

Meaning

heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle

Example

The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.

船只装载了压舱物，以便在风暴中保持稳定。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非官方的

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

非官方的结果显示出一场激烈的比赛。

C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒废的

Meaning

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

Example

The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.

荒废的社区被大多数居民遗弃。

C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

加冕礼

Meaning

the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch

Example

The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.

新国王的加冕礼有成千上万的人参加。

C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学

Meaning

to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.

他喜欢谈论生活及其意义。

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; 快速

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

汽车达到了每小时100英里的速度。

C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主义者

Meaning

A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.

Example

The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.

禁酒主义者在城里反对酒类销售的运动。

A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布

Meaning

to make a formal public statement about something

Example

The company will announce the new product tomorrow.

公司明天将宣布新产品。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

遣返

Meaning

To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.

Example

The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.

政府努力确保安全地将难民遣返回国。

A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

管理

Meaning

to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult

Example

He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.

他有效地管理着二十名员工。

A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

支付

Meaning

the action or process of paying money for something

Example

The payment for the order was received yesterday.

订单的支付已于昨天收到。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

长期的

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

他们是大学时认识的长期朋友。

B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

迅速的; 精力充沛的; 活力四射的

Meaning

quick and energetic; lively; vigorous

Example

She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.

她早晨快步走，感到精力充沛。

B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

严峻

Meaning

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

Example

The future looked grim after the disaster.

灾难之后，未来看起来非常严峻。

C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息 / 扑灭

Meaning

to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection

Example

She smothered the fire with a blanket.

她用毯子把火扑灭了。

C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

扣留

Meaning

to refuse to give or keep back something

Example

The company decided to withhold his bonus.

公司决定扣留他的奖金。

C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

干葫芦巴叶

Meaning

dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking

Example

Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.

将干葫芦巴叶加入咖喱中，增加额外的风味。

C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂

Meaning

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

Example

Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.

人工防腐剂对健康有害。

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。

C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

辩解

Meaning

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

Example

The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.

律师努力工作，为他的客户辩解。

C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

陈词滥调

Meaning

a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting

Example

It is a truism that hard work leads to success.

努力工作带来成功，这是一条陈词滥调。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

沮丧

Meaning

discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence

Example

She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.

她在两次未能通过考试后感到沮丧。

C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

不准确

Meaning

Not exact or accurate; vague.

Example

His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.

他的解释不够准确，无法提供帮助。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

非凡的; 卓越的;

Meaning

very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected

Example

The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.

魔术师的表演非常不寻常，令所有人都感到惊讶

C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

风暴加强

Meaning

The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.

Example

Storm intensification is linked to climate change.

风暴加强与气候变化有关。

C2 noun /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

renunciation

放弃

Meaning

the formal rejection or giving up of something, usually a belief, claim, or way of life

Example

His renunciation of worldly pleasures impressed the monks.

他对世俗享乐的放弃让僧侣们印象深刻。

C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

捕人陷阱

Meaning

A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.

Example

The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.

那座古老的城堡在入口处有一个人类捕捉陷阱。

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

推广

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

公司推广环保意识。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

越来越多

Meaning

more and more over time

Example

People are increasingly concerned about climate change.

人们对气候变化的关注越来越多。