B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

嗡嗡声

Meaning

to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest

Example

I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.

开会时我听到了手机的嗡嗡声。

C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

围绕

Meaning

to form a circle around something

Example

The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.

抗议者围绕着建筑物站成一条人链。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

变色龙

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

变色龙将颜色从绿色变为棕色。

B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning

a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something

Example

We sat under the tree for some shade.

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

困难

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

管理城市挑战变得越来越困难。

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

懒惰; 不愿意工作或付出努力

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

B1 adjective /səˈpəʊzd/

supposed

假定的

Meaning

generally believed or assumed, but not necessarily true

Example

This is the supposed solution to the problem.

这是问题的假定解决方案。

B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

最极; 极限

Meaning

greatest; most extreme; maximum possible

Example

She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.

她在处理脆弱物品时表现出最大的关心。

C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨

Meaning

either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle

Example

He broke his collar-bone in the accident.

他在事故中摔断了锁骨。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力

Meaning

inability to take effective action; helplessness

Example

The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.

政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。

C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路线

Meaning

Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.

Example

He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.

他走了一条迂回路线以避开交通。

B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敌对的; 具有攻击性的; 对抗性的;

Meaning

unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;

Example

The hostile environment made it difficult to work.

敌对环境让工作变得更加困难。

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

小争执只是更大冲突的前奏。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

首席执行官发布了一份关于公司未来计划的声明。

C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

屈尊俯就

Meaning

to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business

Example

Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.

不要用你虚假的同情来屈尊俯就我。

C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

坏蛋; 粗鲁

Meaning

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

Example

Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.

派对上的每个人都避开了他，因为他以一个坏蛋著称。

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。

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

学校举行了一个集会来讨论新的规则。

C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

镍币

Meaning

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

Example

He found a nickel on the ground.

他在地上找到了一个镍币。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

服务

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

她每天早上8点提供早餐。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座

Meaning

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

Example

Orion is one of the most famous constellations.

猎户座是最著名的星座之一。

A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

定居

Meaning

to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down

Example

They decided to settle in a quiet village.

他们决定在一个安静的村庄定居。

C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

内在地

Meaning

In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.

Example

Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.

有些人内在地受到学习的激励。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

微不足道的, 琐碎的

Meaning

of little value or importance; trivial

Example

He complained about the picayune details of the contract.

他抱怨合同中的琐碎细节。

B2 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

基础设施

Meaning

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Example

Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.

数字基础设施对未来的进步至关重要。

B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

细菌

Meaning

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Example

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.

洗手有助于防止细菌传播。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

单调

Meaning

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.

Example

She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.

她厌倦了办公室生活的单调例行公事。

A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

移除

Meaning

to take something away; to eliminate or delete

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

请在进入房屋之前脱下鞋子。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫的

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

接种疫苗的孩子对许多疾病免疫。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

诡辩家

Meaning

a person who uses clever but misleading arguments

Example

He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.

他被当作一个诡辩家，扭曲事实来赢得辩论。

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体力量和健康；努力、能量和热情

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

假期后，她以焕然一新的活力投入工作。

C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛

Meaning

to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means

Example

She decided to depilate her legs before the event.

她决定在活动前脱毛她的腿。

B1 verb pres

press

按压. 按。

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

按压以操作机器。

C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

转化

Meaning

to change in form, nature, or substance

Example

Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.

炼金术旨在将铅转化为黄金。

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

赞助人

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

图书馆得到了慷慨的赞助人支持。

C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副业

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

绘画是他下班后的副业。

C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

权威的

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

Example

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

她用权威的语气说话，令房间安静下来。

A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

河流

Meaning

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river

Example

The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.

河流穿过山谷并流入大海。

B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

温室效应

Meaning

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Example

The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.

温室效应正在增加全球温度。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足科医生

Meaning

a doctor specializing in foot care

Example

I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.

我约了足科医生治疗我的脚踝疼痛。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːrpəˈreɪʃən/

corporation

公司

Meaning

A large company or group of companies that is legally recognized as a single entity.

Example

The corporation invested heavily in renewable energy projects.

该公司在可再生能源项目上进行了大量投资。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

代孕母亲在怀孕九个月后把孩子生下了。

C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

万无一失

Meaning

Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.

Example

The new software has a foolproof installation process.

这款新软件具有万无一失的安装过程。

C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

害羞的, 内向的

Meaning

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

Example

She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.

当被问及她的计划时，她露出了一丝害羞的微笑。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

毛衣;

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

Example

She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.

她在寒冷的冬夜穿了一件温暖的羊毛跳绳衣。

B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

义务

Meaning

a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally

Example

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.

父母有责任照顾他们的孩子。

C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

有利的

Meaning

giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable

Example

The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.

阳光明媚的天气是野餐的有利开端。

B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

直言不讳; 直率地

Meaning

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

Example

He told her bluntly that she was wrong.

他直接告诉她她错了。

C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

轻微的笑声

Meaning

a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement

Example

He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.

他听到那个有趣的笑话时发出轻轻的笑声。

C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

英俊; 魅力; 自信;

Meaning

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

Example

He looked dashing in his new suit.

他穿上新西装看起来英俊。

C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

机会主义

Meaning

the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral

Example

He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.

他是出于政治机会主义而非原则行事。

C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 屠杀

Meaning

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

Example

The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.

和平条约被签署，以防止进一步的流血。

B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

巡逻

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

警察晚上巡逻街道以确保安全。

B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

重新造林

Meaning

The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.

Example

Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.

重新造林的努力对恢复生态系统至关重要。

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

糖

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

请在我的咖啡里加两茶匙糖。

A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

餐

Meaning

food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time

Example

We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.

我们在餐厅享用了美味的餐点。

A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

语言

Meaning

A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

学习一门新语言可能会很兴奋。

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

聊天

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

晚饭后我们聊了很久。

C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主要冲击

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

Example

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

小镇承受了风暴的主要冲击。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

天堂; 完美幸福的地方或状态; 理想的地方

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

热带岛屿对游客来说就像天堂一样。

A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

金额

Meaning

a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent

Example

The total amount of money is not enough.

总金额不够。

C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花轿

Meaning

a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers

Example

The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.

新娘在装饰华丽的轿子中被抬到婚礼现场。

A1 verb /bʌt/

but

撞头

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

Example

The goat butted against the fence.

山羊撞到了篱笆。

A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

教练

Meaning

A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.

Example

The football coach motivated his team before the match.

足球教练在比赛前激励了他的队伍。

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前所未有

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

科学上的前所未有的进展改变了人类的生活。

C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

迟到

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

学生因上课迟到而收到警告。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医生给她开了抗生素的处方。

C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

宣布，好消息

Meaning

The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.

Example

The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.

教堂通过特别的服务庆祝了报喜节。

C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

逃避

Meaning

The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.

Example

His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.

他逃避责任的行为使同事们感到沮丧。

C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陆地区

Meaning

The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.

Example

The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.

农民们从乡村的内陆地区来到城市销售他们的产品。

A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

行李

Meaning

suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling

Example

Please check your luggage at the airport counter.

请在机场柜台检查您的行李。

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

整合。统一。

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

网络的整合将改善全球通信。

B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

麻雀

Meaning

small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns

Example

The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.

麻雀愉快地从树枝上啁啾。

C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

使困惑

Meaning

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

Example

The complex instructions bewildered the students.

复杂的指令使学生感到困惑。

B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

结构

Meaning

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

Example

The structure is designed for safety and functionality.

该结构是为安全和功能性设计的。

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

爱国主义

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

胜利日反映了整个国家的爱国主义。

C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学

Meaning

the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

Example

She decided to study paleontology at university.

她决定在大学学习古生物学。

C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

谴责, 批评

Meaning

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

Example

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

委员会因他的不当行为谴责了政治家。

B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

打断

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Example

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

她尽量不在他说话时打断他。

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

有效沟通

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

有效沟通是建立强大关系的关键。

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。

B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

模糊

Meaning

Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.

Example

The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.

诗的意义对大多数读者来说是模糊的。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

渗透, 弥漫, 渗入

Meaning

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Example

The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.

新鲜花朵的香气弥漫整个房间。

B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

各种各样的; 多种类型的

Meaning

several different; many different types of

Example

She has lived in various countries around the world.

她曾在世界各地的多个国家生活过。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

反感

Meaning

a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone

Example

There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.

两家竞争对手之间存在相互的反感。

A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

运动

Meaning

A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.

Example

The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.

该运动旨在确保平等的权利。

C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

酥油

Meaning

clarified butter used in South Asian cooking

Example

She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.

她在煮米饭时用酥油来代替黄油。

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

引人注目

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

她那引人注目的美丽吸引了所有人的注意。

A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

项目

Meaning

A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.

Example

Each item on the list must be checked carefully.

列表中的每个项目必须仔细检查。

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。

B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

合并

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

两家公司决定合并以增加他们的市场份额。

C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

对流层

Meaning

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.

Example

The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.

对流层是天气现象发生的地方。

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

他使用了一个狡猾的计划来控制公司。

C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

拖延

Meaning

to waste time by being slow or idle

Example

Stop dawdling and finish your homework.

停止拖延，完成你的作业。

A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

阿姨

Meaning

the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage

Example

My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.

我的阿姨住在我们家附近，经常来看我们。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

她已经离婚五年了。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪklɪʃ/

ticklish

Meaning

easily made to laugh by being touched lightly; easily upset or sensitive

Example

She is very ticklish and bursts into laughter when touched on her feet.

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

residential

住宅

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

该机构是完全住宅性质的。

C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

乏味的

Meaning

lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired

Example

The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.

讲座如此乏味，以至于一半的听众都睡着了。

C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝

Meaning

a deep blue color with a purplish tinge

Example

The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.

在暮光中，靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

顽皮的; 淘气的; 调皮的

Meaning

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish

Example

The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.

顽皮的孩子把他姐姐最喜欢的玩具藏了起来。

B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 寻求

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

他将一生奉献给了追求幸福。

C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

明智，审慎

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Example

Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.

她在做决定时的明智被赞赏。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

溢于言表的

Meaning

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

Example

She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.

在她漫长的旅程后，她给了他一个溢于言表的欢迎。

C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敌意 / 目的

Meaning

A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.

Example

His speech was driven by animus against the policy.

他的演讲是由对政策的敌意驱动的。

B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

立刻

Meaning

immediately, without any delay

Example

He replied instantly to the message.

他立刻回复了消息。

B1 noun /kruː/

crew

船员

Meaning

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

Example

The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.

船员在暴风雨中不知疲倦地工作。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸福

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

未承认的

Meaning

Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed

Example

Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.

她对项目的贡献未被承认。

C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约

Meaning

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

Example

The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.

公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。

C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

罕见性

Meaning

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

Example

The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.

他们会议的罕见性使得保持亲密关系变得困难。

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背部

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

孩子们从山坡上滑下来，屁股着地。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

投诉

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

经理收到了一名客户关于糟糕服务的投诉。

B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动

Meaning

Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.

Example

Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.

集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

返祖现象

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

木匠

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

这位木匠为厨房做了一个漂亮的木质橱柜。

C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

客串

Meaning

a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person

Example

The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.

那位演员在电影中出人意料地客串了。

A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

直的; 直接的; 诚实的;

Meaning

extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest

Example

Draw a straight line from point A to point B.

从点A到点B画一条直线。