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C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

漂浮的，愉快的
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
她在困难面前依然保持乐观。
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

乳清
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
乳清蛋白在运动员和健美选手中非常受欢迎。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

误解
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
他错误地将她的沉默解读为同意。
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治会议
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
政党举行了一个会议，提名他们的总统候选人。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

预示
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
乌云预示着即将来临的暴风雨。
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
有效的知识同化促进了有效的学习。
C1 noun /ˈreɪdiəns/

radiance

光辉
Meaning
the quality of shining with bright light; a glowing or beaming quality
Example
Her face was filled with radiance after hearing the good news.
她在听到好消息后，脸上充满了光辉。
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

流浪者 / 沉重地走
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
他们穿着厚重的靴子在森林中走。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

不完整性
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
报告的不完整性导致了项目延误。
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

爱读书的; 学术的
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
她以书本亲和的天性和对文学的热爱而闻名。
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

幸灾乐祸
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
他忍不住对竞争对手的失败感到幸灾乐祸。
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 /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

得体
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
他在公共场合总是表现得体。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

分散的
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
分散的人口使得提供公共服务变得困难。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

优势, 统治
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

方格纹
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
他有一个方格纹的职业生涯，充满了起伏。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。
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 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

生物多样性保护
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
生物多样性保护对生态平衡至关重要。
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
直布罗陀海峡连接大西洋和地中海。
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

有效或有说服力的演讲或写作的艺术
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
政治领导人经常使用修辞来影响人们。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

极限
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
他被推到了耐心的极限。
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敌对行动暂时停止。
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

抄写员
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
在古埃及，抄写员记录了重要的事件。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.drʊ.pəl/

Quadruple

四倍的
Meaning
four times as much or as many; consisting of four parts
Example
The company's profits have shown quadruple growth this year.
公司的利润今年增长了四倍。
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

打滚, 沉溺
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
水牛喜欢在热天在泥巴里打滚。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放荡
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
这本小说描述了一个过着放荡生活方式的角色。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

伊丽莎白时代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
莎士比亚在伊丽莎白时代写了许多剧作。
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

违背
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
他违反了安全规定并被罚款。
C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

兑换
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
他在丑闻后成功地挽回了自己的声誉。
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

垄断
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
该公司在电动汽车生产方面拥有垄断地位。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

意识形态
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主基于自由和平等的意识形态。
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

机密地
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
信息在两个经理之间以机密方式共享。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

无法辩护
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
部长的言论被公众视为无法辩护。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深沉的声音
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

恼人的
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
在长队中等待是最让人恼火的任务之一。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

天真
Meaning
The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.
Example
Her naivety made her trust people too easily.
她的天真使她太容易相信别人。
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

人道的
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
医生对受伤的动物提供了人道治疗。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

有教养的
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
她是一个有教养的年轻女士，举止优雅。
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞穴
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
探险者进入了山下的一个黑暗洞穴。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪm/

inflame

激起
Meaning
to arouse strong feelings or provoke anger; to cause inflammation in the body
Example
The politician's remarks served to inflame public opinion.
政治家的言论激起了公众舆论的愤怒。
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 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 adjective /dɪˈsperɪŋ/

Despairing

绝望的
Meaning
feeling hopeless; in despair
Example
She felt despairing after losing her job.
她在失去工作后感到绝望。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。
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 ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

一丝不苟
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
他因在工作中一丝不苟而闻名。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

挪用公款
Meaning
The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.
会计因挪用公司资金而被逮捕。
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

机智
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇迹的; 惊人的; 非凡的
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
她的奇迹般恢复让所有医生都吃惊。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

位于...之下
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
强大的文化传统是社区实践的基础。
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

用于学习或旅行的休假期
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
她为了研究她的新书而休了一个萨巴提卡尔假期。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

有原则的
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
他是一个有原则的领导，总是把诚实放在第一位。
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位素
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
碳-14 是一种放射性同位素，用于化石的年代测定。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

实用主义者
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
他是一个真正的实用主义者，他更看重结果而非理想。
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 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔韧的
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
金属足够柔韧，可以被塑造成珠宝。
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

罪犯; 违法者
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
那个年轻的罪犯被判社区服务。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

无法解释
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
她进入黑暗的房间时感到无法解释的恐惧。
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

栩栩如生
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
这尊蜡像如此栩栩如生，以至于人们以为它是一个真人。
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

漩涡
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
飞机被困在一个危险的气流漩涡中。
C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

母亲的; 母性
Meaning
relating to a mother; motherly
Example
She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.
她对孤儿表现出母亲般的关爱。
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

恶魔，邪恶的人
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
当涉及解谜时，他真的是个恶魔。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

结果; 结论
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
会议的结果是决定推迟项目。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

丧亲
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
丧亲的家庭收到了很多慰问。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
农民用牛犊来耕地。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

充满
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

极小的
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
尽管他的体型极小，他仍然是一个强大的领导者。
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

谨慎的; 提防的
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
她对晚上接近她的陌生人保持警惕。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

负责一组工人的人，特别是在工厂或建筑工地上
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
工头在建筑工地上监督工人。
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

讽刺画
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
杂志发布了政治家的讽刺画。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

烤
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

极其有害
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
这种病毒性疾病迅速在该地区传播。
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

携带并在袋中喂养幼崽的哺乳动物
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
袋鼠是一个著名的有袋类动物。
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

节省
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
家庭正在通过减少不必要的支出来节省开支。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

防御工事
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
防御工事保护了城市。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

分心
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
她被一个意外的电话打断了。
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

剑鱼
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
剑鱼的游泳速度可达每小时60英里。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

声誉; 名声
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
这位科学家因其发现而获得了国际声誉。
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

某种特质或类型的完美例子；某物的最佳代表
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
她是优雅与善良的典范。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

插曲
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
在剧本的两个场景之间有一个简短的音乐插曲。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

谦虚的
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

大量
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
大量的粉丝聚集在体育场。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

涂抹 / 诽谤
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
孩子把油漆涂在墙上。
C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

加快
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
他的脉搏在接近终点线时开始加速。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

灵缇犬
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
灵缇犬在狗赛道上赢得了比赛。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

后代, 子孙, 继承人
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学家的教义影响了许多代后代。
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

为琐事争吵
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
孩子们开始为了最后一块蛋糕而争吵。
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
他的解释如此清晰，以至于每个人都理解了。
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

教派, 价值
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
这座教堂属于一个新教教派。
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同时
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
节日与国庆假日是同时发生的。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

缓和紧张关系
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
该条约有助于缓解两个国家之间的紧张关系。
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

极其高兴
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时非常高兴。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

伪造
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
银行发现支票签名上的伪造。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

破产
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
破产公司无法履行其财务义务。
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

温热
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
茶是温热的，毫无诱人之感。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

犹豫不决
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
她在面试中给出了迟疑的回答。
C1 noun ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

underprivileged groups

贫困群体
Meaning
Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.
Example
Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives.
贫困群体从社会倡议中受益。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

监禁
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
当局在审判后将罪犯监禁。
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

尊敬
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
他向他的老年导师表示尊敬。
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

配音
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
这部电影为国际发行而配音成多种语言。
C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

划定
Meaning
to set the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.
土地被围栏划定以避免争议。
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

悼词
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
她的哥哥在葬礼上发表了感人的悼词。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

好奇的
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
那个好奇的孩子问了关于星星无数的问题。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

懊悔
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
他对自己的行为感到深深的懊悔。
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
压力有时会降低一个人的性欲。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

终点站
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
火车经过长时间的旅行后，终于到达了终点站。