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C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

孤山
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者们能看到沙漠中一座高耸的孤山。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

咬牙切齿
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
他开始因为愤怒而咬牙切齿。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

旧绳纤维
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
造船工人使用欧卡姆来密封木板之间的缝隙。
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

夸克
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
夸克形成质子和中子。
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

挥霍
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
他的挥霍导致了破产。
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用权
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
租户有权使用这片土地，但没有所有权。
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新词
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
互联网催生了许多新词，如“自拍”和“标签”。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

开放的心; 慷慨和真诚; 热情接纳;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
她以开放的微笑欢迎陌生人，并邀请他们共进晚餐。
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
观众因喜剧演员的笑话而大声笑。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
这场雨对受旱灾影响的农民来说是一种祝福。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚颜无耻
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
他在大家面前说了个厚颜无耻的谎言。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

不吸引人
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
尽管他的外貌不吸引人，他还是非常友善和聪明。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

欢庆
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
婚礼充满了欢庆和笑声。
C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠
Meaning
A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.
Example
The hot afternoon filled her with languor.
炎热的下午让她感到疲倦。
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

瘟疫
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世纪的城市被瘟疫摧毁。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

石版画 (石头印刷)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
博物馆展示了一幅19世纪的稀有石版画。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚蠢
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
他在会议中的愚蠢评论让所有人都感到烦恼。
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授专注于新词学，研究现代俚语的创造。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

恶臭的
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
垃圾散发出的恶臭使得呼吸变得困难。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

通过加热使硬化
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
铁匠为了提高钢的耐久性进行了退火。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ɪˈbraɪ.ə.ti/

inebriety

醉酒
Meaning
the state of being drunk or intoxicated
Example
His frequent inebriety led to the loss of his job.
他的频繁醉酒导致了他失去工作。
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
他在阅读人们时的洞察力使他成为一位出色的谈判者。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

强大的
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
国王是一个强大的统治者，他的话就是法律。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

适合
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
正式的服装适合这个场合的严肃性。
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

解开
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
农民在长时间工作后解开了牛的套索。
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

正直
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
他的正直让他在社会中赢得了尊重。
C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

解开束缚
Meaning
to release from restraint or restriction; to free
Example
The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.
新法律将使小企业免于过多的规定。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
校长在学生之间的冲突中充当了仲裁者。
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一次专注于一项任务
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
单任务处理通常会带来更高质量的工作。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不满的人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
这个不满的人表达了他对政府的不满。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

稍微晚一点
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
我们稍微晚一点到达了聚会，但仍然赶上了大部分的乐趣。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
舵手向划船队发出了指令。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

快速跳动
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
她的心脏因恐惧开始剧烈跳动。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

默许
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
她决定默许父母的愿望。
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

解惑
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
她试图让他摆脱这些错误的谣言。
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全套装备
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
博物馆展示了一套古代武器的全套装备。
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

律师称号
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
约翰·史密斯，律师称号，将在法庭上代表客户。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
老师因学生迟到而批评了他。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬礼的
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
宣布后，房间里充满了葬礼般的沉默。
C2 verb /kənˈtjuːz/

contuse

撞伤
Meaning
to bruise by striking or hitting
Example
He contused his arm when he fell off the bike.
他从自行车上摔下来，手臂被撞伤。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

不可转让
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
言论自由是一项不可转让的权利。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

周边区域
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
他们在探索古城的普尔柳地区度过了下午。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

可穿透的
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄壁容易穿透。
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

林中的空地
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
他们在长途跋涉后，在一个阳光明媚的空地上休息。
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

涂油, 奉献
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
神父用圣油涂抹国王。
C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止的; 安静的; 不活跃的;
Meaning
quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest
Example
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
火山已经沉寂了一个多世纪。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

伪装
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
他试图用微笑掩饰他的恐惧。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

阐释者
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
评论家担任了诗人复杂作品的阐释者。
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

慢跑
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
她轻松地骑马穿过田野。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

减轻负担
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
她通过与朋友分享担忧，解除了自己的负担。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

缠绕 / 解开
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
她开始解开毛衣上的松线。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

夸张的语言
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
他的竞选演讲充满了浮夸的言辞，但缺乏真正的实质内容。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道德的; 不纯洁的;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的社会认为她的行为不道德和不合适。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

不寻常
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
她以一种不寻常的温柔说话，令所有人都感到惊讶。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
战争罪行的野蛮行为震惊了整个国际社会。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

滑稽
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
孩子们笑着看小丑的滑稽动作。
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

位于河流或其他水道的岸边或与之相关的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河岸植被有助于防止河流沿岸的土壤侵蚀。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

双字母组合
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
'电话'一词中的'ph'字母组成一个双字母组合。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

挪用公款
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会计被指控挪用公司资金。
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

颗粒化
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
糖开始结晶当它冷却了。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小争执
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
他们因座位安排发生了小小的争执。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

绅士风度; 精致
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
她的自然绅士风度和优雅使她在上层社会圈子中非常受欢迎。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

抱怨者
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
他早上喝咖啡前总是抱怨。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtə/

accoutre

装饰
Meaning
to dress or equip, especially in something impressive or elaborate
Example
The knight was accoutred in shining armor.
骑士穿着闪亮的盔甲。
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

使难堪
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
她突然的问题似乎让他感到尴尬。
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

愉悦
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
她大声朗读故事，以供朋友们的愉悦。
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

电解
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
电解被用于从水中分离氢气。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

吹嘘行为
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
他无休止的吹嘘行为让派对上的每个人都感到厌烦。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味的
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
厨师准备了一道美味的菜肴，令桌上的每个人都非常喜欢。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

语法错误
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
他的演讲充满了语法错误和笨拙的短语。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
他倾向于支配年轻的同事。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家的演讲充满了拐弯抹角。
C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

可转移的
Meaning
capable of being turned aside or redirected
Example
Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.
预算中的资金无法合法地转移。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

批准 / 赞扬
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

撤销
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
法院命令撤销他的许可证。
C2 noun /sɒmˈnæmbjʊlɪst/

somnambulist

嗣眠者
Meaning
A person who sleepwalks.
Example
The somnambulist wandered out of the house at night.
嗣眠者晚上走出屋外。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

恳求
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
村民们在干旱期间恳求神灵降雨。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

乡巴佬
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
城市人嘲笑乡巴佬的简单方式。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

促汗的
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
医生开了一种促进出汗的药物来帮助减少发热。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
当鱼移动时，湖面上出现了微小波纹。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神经保护
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
欧米伽-3脂肪酸具有神经保护作用。
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

预兆, 保护
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
该项目在政府的保护下启动。
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

斑点蛇头鱼
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
斑点蛇头鱼是南亚水产养殖中常见的鱼类。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人猿类
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
大猩猩被认为是人猿类的猩猩。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
这个盒子太笨重了，无法把它提上楼梯。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

摧残
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古老的手稿因不小心处理而被摧残。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

新异教主义
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
新异教主义已获得越来越多的关注，因为人们正在寻找主流宗教的精神替代品。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

可怕/值得尊敬
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
她是一个可怕的领导，赢得了所有人的尊重。
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

不屑做某事
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
国王没有屈尊回应平民。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

矜持
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
她给了他一个矜持的微笑。
C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

淹没, 用事情或人淹没某人或某物
Meaning
To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with
Example
The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.
广告后，公司被大量请求淹没。
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

与牛相关的
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
她的牛性表情没有表达任何情感。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

公鸡冠花
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
鲜艳的红色公鸡冠花为花坛增添了生动的色彩。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威胁的
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱之后，她朝他投去一个威胁的眼神。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

无法估量
Meaning
Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand
Example
The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.
选举结果取决于许多无法估量的因素。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

从他人的不幸中获得的快乐
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
当他的对手失败时，他感到一阵沙登弗洛伊德。
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

与出生有关的
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
她在许多年后返回了她的出生村庄。
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

相邻
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
公园在北边与河流接壤。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

失控的
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
人群的失控愤怒引发了混乱。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

藤壶
Meaning
a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces
Example
The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.
那艘旧船的船体上布满了藤壶。
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

护身符
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
他总是随身携带一个小护身符，以求好运。
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

有硬壳的
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
科学家研究了有硬壳的化石。
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

可计算的
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
项目中的风险是可以计算的。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

震惊
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众震惊。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

用重物打击
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
警卫被小巷中的袭击者用重物打击。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

跟班
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
这位名人总是被跟班围绕着。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

指控
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
政治家否认了腐败的指控。