C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

不成熟

Meaning

Inexperienced and immature.

Example

The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.

那个缺乏经验的实习生在第一天犯了几个错误。

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保护

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

我们必须保护我们的自然环境。

B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

操作的

Meaning

In working order; ready for use.

Example

The space project will be operational by 2025.

太空项目将在2025年投入使用。

C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

可想的

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe

Example

It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.

很难相信这样的结果甚至是可以想象的。

B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

效能

Meaning

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

Example

The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.

新政策的效能仍在评估中。

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

额头

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

她擦去了额头上的汗水。

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

快速的送货服务在一小时内到达。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。

B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。

A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

状况

Meaning

A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.

Example

The condition worsens without proper treatment.

没有适当的治疗，状况会恶化。

C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

水仙花

Meaning

A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.

Example

A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.

春天时，一朵水仙花在花园里盛开。

C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公正无私

Meaning

Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.

Example

The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.

法官因其公正无私的案件处理方式而受到赞扬。

C1 adjective /kəˈlæpsəbl̩/

collapsible

可折叠的

Meaning

able to be folded down or reduced in size

Example

She bought a collapsible chair for camping.

她为露营买了一个可折叠的椅子。

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。

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。

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

违约

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

公司在贷款支付方面违约。

A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

骑/骑行

Meaning

to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse

Example

She likes to ride her bicycle to work.

她喜欢骑自行车去工作。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

这座房子由太阳能驱动。

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 资本; 财富

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

巴黎是法国的首都，也是一个重要的金融中心。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。

C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

编舞

Meaning

The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.

Example

The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.

芭蕾舞的编舞令人惊叹。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

减速

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

汽车接近红绿灯时开始减速。

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。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

无限

Meaning

without any limits or restrictions

Example

The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.

该互联网计划提供整个一个月的无限数据。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

报道

Meaning

the act of giving news or information about something

Example

Good reporting is essential for public awareness.

好的报道对公众意识至关重要。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

治理

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

总统明智地治理国家。

C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑

Meaning

a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies

Example

The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.

寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。

C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

剧目

Meaning

A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.

Example

The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.

演员的剧目包括喜剧和戏剧。

C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

讽刺

Meaning

to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm

Example

The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.

漫画家因政治家的矛盾言论而讽刺他。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

恰当

Meaning

highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed

Example

Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.

她的评论对于这个情况特别恰当。

C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

Example

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

异化

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新政策在员工中产生了异化感。

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

波动

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

本周气温在15到30度之间波动。

C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

根据人们的态度、愿望和其他心理标准对人进行研究和分类

Meaning

The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.

Example

Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.

心理图谱揭示了消费者购买动机。

B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

频繁

Meaning

happening often; occurring regularly; repeated

Example

He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.

他经常去看望他的祖母。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

糟糕

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

他在考试中表现得很差。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

归纳的

Meaning

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

Example

The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.

科学家使用归纳推理来形成假设。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

令人不悦的视觉效果; 恶心的景象

Meaning

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

Example

The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.

废弃的建筑已成为社区中的眼中钉。

C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

摇摇欲坠

Meaning

Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.

Example

They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.

他们过了一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。

C1 verb /ˈɔːstrəˌsaɪz/

ostracize

排斥

Meaning

to exclude someone from a group or society; to banish or shun

Example

After the scandal, he was ostracized by his former colleagues.

丑闻发生后，他被前同事排斥。

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

购物

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

她下午花时间去购物买衣服。

B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地

Meaning

in a satisfactory manner

Example

He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.

他适当地完成了任务，但下次可以改进。

C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

补充

Meaning

Fill something up again.

Example

Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.

喝水有助于补充身体失去的液体。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人

Meaning

Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.

Example

The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.

电影展示了一个火星人访问地球。

C1 adjective /ˈbrɪslɪŋ/

bristling

竖毛的; 充满能量

Meaning

full of energy, anger, or excitement; showing bristles standing up

Example

He entered the room bristling with confidence.

他带着自信走进了房间。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的; 死亡的; 危险的

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的毒药立即杀死了这株植物。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

流浪者

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.

Example

He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.

他作为一名旅行教师过着流动的生活。

C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城墙

Meaning

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

Example

The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.

士兵们站在城墙上，观察着敌人的接近。

C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

极化

Meaning

to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

Example

The controversial decision polarized public opinion.

有争议的决定使公众意见分成了两个对立的阵营。

C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

关心, 照顾

Meaning

Care or concern for someone or something.

Example

His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.

他的母亲对他的安全表现出极大的关心。

A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导

Meaning

to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions

Example

She directed the team to complete the project on time.

她指示团队按时完成项目。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

宁静

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

他享受着乡村的宁静。

C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

快速行驶

Meaning

To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.

Example

The car hurtled down the mountain road.

汽车快速行驶在山路上。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

突触的

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Example

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

学习增强大脑中的突触连接。

C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓言, 忠誠

Meaning

Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.

Example

He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.

他在集會前向她許下了他的誓言。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象征

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

鸽子在不同文化中象征着和平。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

医务室

Meaning

A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.

Example

The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.

学校为轻微受伤提供了医务室。

B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

治疗师

Meaning

a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health

Example

The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.

治疗师帮助他克服了焦虑。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

神谕

Meaning

a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium

Example

The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.

古希腊人曾在德尔菲咨询神谕。

C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

诚实和公开

Meaning

Open and honest; without deception or trickery.

Example

The business deal was completely aboveboard.

商业交易完全诚实和公开。

C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

总体, 包容, 全面

Meaning

Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.

Example

The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.

这本书的总体主题是人类的韧性。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

有洞察力的

Meaning

having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well

Example

He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.

他是一个有洞察力的读者，能注意到细微的细节。

A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning

of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve

Example

He felt better after taking the medicine.

C2 verb /miːt/

mete

分配

Meaning

To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.

Example

The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.

法官将根据罪行分配惩罚。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指令

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

请在使用机器前仔细阅读指令。

A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

决定

Meaning

a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding

Example

Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.

做出正确的决定需要对所有可用选项进行仔细分析。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

萌芽的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

Example

The idea was still in its germinal stage.

这个想法仍然处于它的萌芽阶段。

C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

存储所, 储藏室

Meaning

a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets

Example

The national depository safeguards all government bonds.

国家储藏所保护所有政府债券。

A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

领导者

Meaning

A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

Example

The leader inspired people.

领导者激励了人们。

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

舒适的

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

在一个雨天，我们坐在一个舒适的小咖啡馆里。

C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

合成代谢

Meaning

The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.

Example

Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.

合成代谢对肌肉生长和组织修复至关重要。

C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

两个月的时间段

Meaning

A period of two months.

Example

The academic program is divided into six bimesters.

学术项目分为六个学期。

B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语

Meaning

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

Example

He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.

他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。

B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

聚会

Meaning

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

Example

We attended a family gathering last weekend.

我们上周末参加了一个家庭聚会。

C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

顾忌

Meaning

A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.

Example

He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.

他在为了进步而撒谎时没有任何顾忌。

B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者

Meaning

a person who watches or notices something

Example

The observer took notes during the meeting.

观察者在会议期间做了笔记。

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。

C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

Example

The hero vowed to slay the dragon.

B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

频率

Meaning

the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time

Example

The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.

这个地区的地震频率在过去十年中急剧增加。

C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

将某个想法或感觉深深融入某人的心灵

Meaning

Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind

Example

The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.

老师试图将对学习的热爱注入学生心中。

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 沉思的; 能反射光或图像

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

会议后，他处于沉思的状态。

C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

种族通婚

Meaning

the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types

Example

The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.

法律曾在许多国家禁止了种族通婚。

B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性

Meaning

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

Example

Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.

废物管理是环境可持续性的必要性。

C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

筛子

Meaning

a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting

Example

She used a sieve to strain the pasta.

她用筛子过滤意大利面。

B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

经济学

Meaning

The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.

Example

He is studying economics at university.

他在大学学习经济学。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小说 / 新的

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

她在周末阅读了一本历史小说。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

他收到了他申请的承认。

B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

确保

Meaning

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

Example

Please secure the door before you leave.

请在离开前确保门锁好。

B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地

Meaning

in a twofold manner; to twice the degree

Example

She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.

在赢得奖项并获得晋升后，她感到双倍幸运。

B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

失败

Meaning

not successful in achieving a desired result

Example

The project failed to meet the expectations.

项目未能达到预期。

C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

颤抖

Meaning

To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.

Example

Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.

她的嘴唇开始颤抖，因为她试图不哭。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

步兵

Meaning

soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively

Example

The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.

步兵在战场上走路前进。

A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

Meaning

the number following six and preceding eight

Example

She has seven apples in her basket.

C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

展示

Meaning

to show or demonstrate clearly

Example

She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.

她通过积极参与展示了对该项目的兴趣。

C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独的, 绝望的

Meaning

extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned

Example

The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.

被遗弃的小狗在雨中看起来如此悲伤。

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

由于天气原因，产品的运输被延迟了。

A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

面粉

Meaning

fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry

Example

She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.

她把面粉和水混合，做了面包的面团。

C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回，撤回声明

Meaning

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

Example

The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.

报纸发布了对虚假报道的撤回。

C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永久

Meaning

never-ending or continuous

Example

She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.

她生活在永久的被发现的恐惧中。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

调味品/酱料

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

番茄酱是许多国家受欢迎的调味品。

A2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

electric

电的

Meaning

Relating to or operated by electricity.

Example

The room was lit by an electric lamp.

房间里用电灯照明。

A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

小丑; 一个搞笑的表演者，特别是在马戏团中，穿着传统的服装和夸张的化妆

Meaning

a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup

Example

The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.

孩子们大声笑着，看着那个有趣的小丑的傻乎乎的动作。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

acid

酸

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

柠檬含有柠檬酸。

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

欺诈

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

公司因信用卡欺诈和洗钱被调查。

B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

防御; 保护

Meaning

the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support

Example

The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.

该国加强了其防御系统，以应对潜在威胁。

C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

震耳欲聋

Meaning

extremely loud or piercing sound

Example

The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.

火灾警报的震耳欲聋的声音让每个人都吓了一跳。

A2 interjection /hʌ/

huh

你说什么?

Meaning

used to express confusion, surprise, or that you did not hear something

Example

Huh? What did you say?

哈？你说什么?

C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

生活的变迁

Meaning

A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.

Example

The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.

生活的变迁常常教会人们适应力。

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自我贬低

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

他不断的自我贬低让其他人感到不舒服。

B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

半路上

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

我们在两个城市之间的半路上相遇。

C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

小玻璃瓶

Meaning

a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines

Example

The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.

医生给了她一瓶药。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

笨拙

Meaning

Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.

Example

The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.

那个高个男孩以笨拙的方式走动。

C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.

Example

Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.

恐惧是人类体验的最原始的情感之一。

B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

依赖

Meaning

to depend on or trust someone or something

Example

I rely on my friends for support.

我依赖我的朋友寻求支持。

A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

进去

Meaning

expressing movement or direction to the inside of something

Example

She walked into the room quietly.

她安静地走进了房间。

B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用

Meaning

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

Example

This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.

这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。

C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

攻击

Meaning

to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior

Example

The army chose not to aggress without provocation.

军队决定不在没有挑衅的情况下攻击。

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

扫地工

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

扫地工每天早上清扫学校的走廊。