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C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残酷对待
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
该政权被指控残酷对待无辜平民。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
牧师赦免了他所有的罪。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

压制性的
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
压制性的政府禁止了所有形式的抗议。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

裙带关系
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
该公司在招聘过程中被指控存在内坡蒂主义。
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

小圈子
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
学生们组成了一个排外的小圈子。
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深渊
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
攀登者看着下面的黑暗深渊。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

不情愿
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
她不愿意在大家面前承认她的错误。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

搞砸
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
他完全搞砸了维修工作。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

减轻的
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
她因减轻的情况请求宽恕。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣传描述
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
封底有一段宣传描述，赞扬这本小说。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。
C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

害羞的; 胆小的; 谦虚的; 容易尴尬
Meaning
shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed
Example
The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.
那个害羞的孩子在遇到陌生人时躲在她妈妈后面。
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教义
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会遵循一项关于道德价值的严格教义。
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延长
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
谈判持续了几个月。
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
他们举行了灵媒会议，以联系已故的祖母。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

相反的；反向的
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
价格和需求之间存在逆向关系。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

剥削性的
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
工人们抗议工厂的剥削行为。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

比...更重要
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
新政策的好处超过了风险。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

装饰性的
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
花园里满是装饰性的植物。
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

不涉及或使用语言或演讲; 通过手势、肢体语言或面部表情进行交流。
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
非语言提示与言语同样重要。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡroʊst/

engrossed

全神贯注
Meaning
completely absorbed or deeply involved in something
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
她全神贯注地看书，以至于忘记了时间。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

轨道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
卫星沿着预定的轨道飞行。
C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

先锋派
Meaning
people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time
Example
The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.
20世纪的先锋派重新塑造了现代艺术。
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

行业特定
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
行业特定的政策吸引了定向投资。
C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

机器人辅助程序
Meaning
Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.
Example
Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.
机器人辅助程序减少了人为错误。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
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 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

消歧义
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
AI系统应用歧义消除来完善文本理解。
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顾的
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
博物馆举办了这位艺术家的回顾展。
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

龙卷风
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
龙卷风摧毁了村庄里的几栋房子。
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
背叛后，他感到失落于希望和信任。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗议
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
这个决定在市民中引发了抗议。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

卷入
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
她发现自己卷入了一场激烈的家庭争执。
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

零; 什么都没有
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
在丑闻之后，他的获胜机会为零。
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

孜然
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
孜然是印度和中东烹饪中的一种基本香料。
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

使成为必要
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
大雨使得活动的取消成为必然。
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神经传导物质
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
血清素和多巴胺是影响情绪的关键神经传导物质。
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

剧烈的痛苦
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
他在对朋友撒谎后感到一阵罪恶感的剧烈痛苦。
C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

一对
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
他们作为一对参加了舞蹈比赛。
C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning
a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

无生命的物体
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
博物馆里充满了来自古代的无生命物体。
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列举
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
她列举了做出决定的理由。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

故障保护
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
工程师在核电厂安装了故障保护机制。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

协同工作以提高效率。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
各部门必须协作以提高效率。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力发电
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
该国在水力发电厂上进行了大量投资。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖顶
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教堂的尖顶从远处可见。
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

猎犬
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
血猎犬穿过茂密的森林追踪气味。
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血块
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
医生从病人身上取出了血块。
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

绿洲
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
旅行者在沙漠中几天后找到了一个绿洲。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

使无效
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新证据可能使之前的裁决无效。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

薄弱 / 稀薄
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
对他不利的证据相当薄弱。
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住所
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
他们邀请我们去他们简朴的住所。
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

强化
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
气候变化的强化需要紧急行动。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

驳回
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
法官驳回了辩护律师的反对。
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

风暴; 7到10级的大风
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
渔船因接近的暴风雨而提前返回港口。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台在周末对公众开放。
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八边形
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
停车标志呈八边形。
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神经学的
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
冥想对心理健康有积极的神经学影响。
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌词
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
她记住了她最喜欢的歌曲的每一首歌词。
C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的
Meaning
Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.
Example
His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.
他的教条的政治观点让讨论变得困难。
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。
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

主动储蓄
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
主动储蓄确保了老年时期的财务稳定。
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

严峻考验，熔炉
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
团队从竞争的熔炉中走了出来，变得更强大。
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

构思; 想法; 受精
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
这个创新项目的构思花费了几个月的头脑风暴。
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊处
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
船只为了安全停靠在岸边。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

多余的
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
他的演讲包含了太多多余的细节。
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
医院为新妈妈提供了一个优秀的产科病房。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

水蛭
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
水蛭在他游泳时附着在他的腿上。
C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning
A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.
Example
The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.
C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

悲悯
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
这部纪录片平衡了悲悯与希望，使观众既流泪又思考。
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

骚动
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
政治家的言论在媒体上引发了一场轰动。
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

难以捉摸
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
问题的解决方案证明难以捉摸。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

天顶
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
她的事业在1990年代末达到了天顶。
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

技巧
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
体育中的技巧增强了团队的力量。
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音乐作品
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
她与乐队一起演奏了莫扎特的协奏曲。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
蜂蜜是一种粘性液体，流动缓慢。
C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

镇静剂
Meaning
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
Example
The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.
医生开了镇静剂来帮助病人入睡。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

生病
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
她从去年冬天开始一直生病。
C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

追求者
Meaning
a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry
Example
She had many suitors vying for her attention.
她有许多追求者争夺她的注意力。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。
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。
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻击者
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

苍白
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
在长时间的病后，他的脸看起来苍白且疲倦。
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

渗透
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
间谍们设法渗透敌人基地。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混合
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
不要把所有的文件混在一起。
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

污点，脏污的印记
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
她不小心把口红弄到餐巾纸上了。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

享乐主义者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
她被称为享乐主义者，因为她总是优先享受而非履行责任。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

意识形态的
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
这两个党派由于深刻的意识形态分歧而分裂。
C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

校长 / 总理
Meaning
A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.
Example
The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.
校长在毕业典礼上发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家族背景
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
她的高贵家族背景使她有机会进入皇宫。
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

贫血
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
基因疗法有效地治疗贫血。
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

富豪
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
房地产富豪投资了多座摩天大楼。
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音异义词
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
单词 'pair' 和 'pear' 是同音异义词。
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

前部的
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
大脑的前部控制逻辑思维。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌliːtər/

centiliter

Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to one hundredth of a liter.
Example
The recipe calls for 20 centiliters of milk.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

经验的或基于经验的
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
科学研究依赖于经验性证据。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

正直; 正义
Meaning
the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity
Example
His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.
他在商业中的正直赢得了很大的尊重。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

身体健康
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
公司正在为建筑工地寻找身体健康的工人。
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

突然说出
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
他不小心说出了秘密。
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

陈词滥调
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
演讲中充满了陈词滥调，未能激励听众。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

沉闷的，老式的
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
讲座太沉闷了，以至于许多学生难以保持清醒。
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

特立独行的人
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
这位独立思考的科学家挑战了既定理论。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来好运或厄运的征兆
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
许多人认为一只黑猫横穿你的路是一个坏预兆。
C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

经过
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
经过了几个小时，他终于回到家了。
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

蓬勃发展
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
这个蓬勃发展的技术行业吸引了许多投资者。
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

拐杖, 支撑
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
他在摔断腿后不得不用拐杖。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

不可信
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
她讲的故事太不可信，以至于没有人相信她。
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。
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

怀疑者
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
这位科学家对没有确凿证据的理论持怀疑态度。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二分法
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
传统与现代之间的二分法常常被讨论。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

毫发无损
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
她毫发无损地逃离了事故。
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

诱人的；吸引人的但无法触及
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
新鲜面包的诱人香气弥漫在面包店。
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

赔偿
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
政府向冲突受害者提供了赔偿。
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半岛状的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
半岛地区三面被水包围。