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C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

陈词滥调
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
他的演讲充满了关于努力工作的老生常谈。
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

勾选框
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
我在所有已完成的任务上打上了勾选框。
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支付
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
公司的工资支付被延迟了。
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

打扰
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
她没有被意外问题扰乱。
B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

贷款
Meaning
a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest
Example
He took a loan to buy a new car.
他为了买新车而借了一笔贷款。
A2 verb /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/

visiting

拜访
Meaning
Going to see and spend time with someone or at a place.
Example
The group is visiting islands during the expedition.
小组在远征期间访问岛屿。
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香气
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
茉莉花的香气充满了傍晚的空气。
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

杠杆，刚性杆
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
他使用了一个杠杆来举起重石。
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

口才
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
他在演讲中的口才为他赢得了极大的尊重。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校对
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
她在提交前校对了报告。
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反抗
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
人民反抗腐败的政府。
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

可用性
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
清洁水的可用性对健康至关重要。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

可察觉的
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大气中有一个可察觉的变化。
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

相反地
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
他很富有，相反地，他的兄弟在经济上挣扎。
C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

欢迎辞
Meaning
Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.
Example
She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.
她在毕业典礼上发表了欢迎辞。
A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

每个; 所有; 无一例外
Meaning
each one; all; without exception
Example
Every student must complete their homework.
每个学生都必须完成作业。
B1 noun fʌnd

fund

基金
Meaning
A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.
Example
The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.
政府为灾难救援设立了一个基金。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

含鸦片的药物
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
医生曾经开具帕雷戈里克来治疗儿童的腹泻。
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

辨别
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
他几乎无法在雾中辨认出远处的身影。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

苍白的
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
当他听到可怕的消息时，他的脸变得苍白。
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

小萝卜
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
农民从花园里收获了新鲜的小萝卜。
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

愤怒
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
当他摔门时，他的愤怒显而易见。
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。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

编程
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
他已经学习编程好几个月了。
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

倾向; 倾向性
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
她对音乐和艺术有天生的倾向。
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

发出响亮的声音
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
汽车的喇叭整夜都在响。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

使沮丧
Meaning
to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited
Example
The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.
他的失败消息似乎深深地让他感到沮丧。
A1 noun /wɜːrd/

word

词
Meaning
a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing
Example
He looked up the word in the dictionary.
他在字典中查找了这个词。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

水牛
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
水牛在草地上安静地吃草。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

泻药
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
医生为她的病情开了轻度泻药。
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

手推车
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
农民把干草装上了他的手推车。
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

节俭
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
节俭对有效节省钱至关重要。
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。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

结巴
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
紧张的学生在演讲中开始结巴。
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

蝾螈
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
蝾螈优雅地在池塘里游泳。
C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威胁
Meaning
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
Example
The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.
工人报告了管理层威胁的案例。
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

阈值, 临界点
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
一旦达到害虫种群的阈值，必须采取措施。
C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

重新
Meaning
From the beginning, in a new way.
Example
After the failure, they started the project afresh.
在失败后，他们重新开始了这个项目。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
他的懦弱让他无法发言。
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

沙滩
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
他们在沙滩上度过了一整天，放松自己。
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

极端贫困
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
他在极度贫困中长大，但后来在生活中成功。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

某天
Meaning
at some time in the future
Example
Someday, I want to travel the world.
某天，我想环游世界。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

疝气
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
医生诊断他有腹股沟疝气。
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
律师引用相关案例法。
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

首要的, 重要的
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
她处于事业的巅峰时刻。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

惊愕
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
突如其来的宣布在员工中引起了广泛的惊愕
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

基督徒
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
她是一个虔诚的基督徒，每个星期天都会去教堂。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭窄的; 限制的; 受限的
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
这条狭窄的街道几乎不足以容纳两辆车。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自恋者
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
这个自恋者在谈话中只谈论自己的成就。
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鸣
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
她的话在听众中产生了共鸣。
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 排除
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
从列表中省略他的名字是故意的。
B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

任务
Meaning
a piece of work or duty to be done
Example
He completed the task before the deadline.
他在截止日期前完成了任务。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棍棒
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
警卫用棍棒把小偷赶走。
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

取消
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
法院决定取消合同。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

人们
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
乡村人通常过着简单的生活。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
平流层提供了一个独特的环境。
B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目标导向
Meaning
Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.
Example
Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.
目标导向是成功的关键。
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

设备, 工具, 电子设备
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
该设备提高了数据处理的效率。
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

严格地; 不妥协地
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
这些规则在这个机构中被严格执行。
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

首席执行官
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
CEO宣布了公司的一项新战略。
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影响
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
天气可以极大地影响我们的情绪。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤儿
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
孤儿被一户充满爱心的家庭收养了。
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛苦
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国家在悲剧发生后陷入了深深的痛苦。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
城市生活的魅力吸引了许多年轻人。
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

缓解
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
医生开药来缓解病人的疼痛。
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

随行人员
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
国王带着随行人员进入了大厅。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

任性地，异想天开地
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
她用五彩缤纷的气球任性地装饰了她的房间。
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

陈述的
Meaning
relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement
Example
A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.
陈述句只是陈述一个事实或意见。
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤奋或刻苦
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
他的勤奋努力带来了成功的事业。
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

瘫痪或受限
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
由于资源匮乏，团队陷入困境。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

感叹词
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
像 '哇' 和 '哎呀' 这样的词是英语中常见的感叹词。
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

显性
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
老师举了一个显性的例子来阐明概念。
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

巨人；神话中的或想象中的人形生物，但超人类的尺寸
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
科技巨头宣布连续第三个季度创下创纪录的利润。
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

负面影响
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
长时间看屏幕对手部肌肉有不良影响。
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

开创性任务
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
阿耳忒弥斯是一次开创性的太空探索任务。
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

修整
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
她在镜子前修整自己，然后去派对。
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

帐篷
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
士兵们在军营中搭起了他们的帐篷。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障碍
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
资金不足是项目的主要障碍。
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

颠茄花
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
颠茄花在晚上盛开，散发出甜美的香气。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

防线
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
堡垒的墙壁作为抵御敌人攻击的防线。
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照亮
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
路灯在夜晚照亮了道路。
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

主题的
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
这本书按主题章节组织。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrtɛnt/

portent

前兆
Meaning
A sign or warning that something, especially something momentous or calamitous, is likely to happen.
Example
The sudden drop in stock prices was seen as a portent of economic trouble.
股票价格的突然下跌被视为经济问题的前兆。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

睁大眼睛看
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
游客们惊讶地盯着高耸的摩天大楼。
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自发的
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
他们在雨中即兴的舞蹈非常美丽。
B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工业的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by industry.
Example
Industrial sectors boost exports.
工业部门促进出口。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

肚子
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
怀孕期间，宝宝踢了她的肚子。
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科小刀
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
医生用兰塞特刺破病人的手指进行血液检测。
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 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

节拍器
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
她用节拍器练习钢琴，以保持稳定的节奏。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

阿拉伯茉莉
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
阿拉伯茉莉花用它的甜美香气充满了花园。
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

虚伪的话
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
政治家的演讲充满了关于诚实和正直的虚伪话语。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

推销
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
街头小贩向游客出售手工珠宝。
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

害怕的
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
孩子被巨大的噪音吓到了。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不确定的
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
她对这个决定感到不确定。
B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石
Meaning
the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock
Example
The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.
在山中发现了一只恐龙化石。
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

细节
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
她详细解释了计划。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不友善
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
他的不友善深深伤害了她的感情。
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。
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。
A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

鼓
Meaning
a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends
Example
The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.
鼓手在他的鼓组上保持了完美的节拍。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
木匠将桌子的边缘斜切。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
国歌在足球比赛前奏响。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季节性的
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季节性的雨水帮助农民收获他们的作物。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

濒死的; 在衰退或腐烂的状态中
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
这个濒死的病人处于危急状态。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

使生动
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
教师的热情帮助使乏味的讲座焕发了生机。