A1 noun /kæn/

Can

罐头

Meaning

a metal container for food or drink

Example

I opened a can of soup for lunch.

我打开了一个午餐用的汤罐头。

C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

斥责

Meaning

To scold or criticize someone harshly.

Example

The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.

老师因为学生再次迟到而训斥了他。

C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

胆小

Meaning

Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.

Example

The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.

领导者因在面对反对时胆小而受到批评。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

杰出

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

她因出色的表现获得了奖项。

C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

军士长

Meaning

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

Example

The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

军士长在游行前检查了部队。

B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

收入

Meaning

money received for work or through investments

Example

His monthly income is enough to support his family.

他的月收入足以养家糊口。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

病毒

Meaning

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

Example

The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.

计算机感染了一个危险的病毒。

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

光学的

Meaning

Relating to the eye or vision.

Example

The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.

视神经将信号从眼睛传递到大脑。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

粗鲁

Meaning

Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.

Example

His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.

他粗鲁的行为让聚会上的客人感到震惊。

C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

仔细地

Meaning

in very small detail; extremely carefully

Example

The detective examined the evidence minutely.

侦探仔细地检查了证据。

C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

技术驱动

Meaning

Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.

Example

The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.

农业部门越来越依赖技术以提高效率。

A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

安静地; 平静地

Meaning

without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner

Example

She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.

她小声说话，生怕吵醒婴儿。

C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

监禁 / 扣押

Meaning

The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.

Example

The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.

法官命令将被告送入拘留。

C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

漫步

Meaning

To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.

Example

They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.

他们在古城漫步，享受着美丽的景色。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

水手

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的水手驾船穿越风暴。

C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

基于算法

Meaning

Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.

Example

Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.

算法过程驱动人工智能系统。

C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外在

Meaning

Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.

Example

His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.

他的动力主要是外在的，受到奖励和认可的驱动。

C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

精疲力尽

Meaning

Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.

Example

After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.

在长时间的会议后，她感到完全精疲力尽。

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

视力

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

日落的景象让她屏住了呼吸。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

热情的; 狂热的; 激情的

Meaning

very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent

Example

She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.

她是环保事业的热情支持者。

C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Meaning

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.

Example

Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.

A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

皮肤

Meaning

the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Her skin was soft and smooth.

她的皮肤又软又滑。

A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

湿的; 浸湿的;

Meaning

covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry

Example

My clothes are still wet from the rain.

我的衣服还因为下雨而湿了。

A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟

Meaning

a male sibling

Example

My brother is two years older than me.

我的兄弟比我大两岁。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不服从

Meaning

failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority

Example

The child's disobedience worried his parents.

孩子的不服从让父母感到担忧。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.tənt/

impenitent

不悔

Meaning

Not feeling regret or shame about one's actions.

Example

The criminal remained impenitent after the trial.

犯罪者在审判后依然不悔。

B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

指导方针

Meaning

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

Example

The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.

公司发布了新的员工安全指导方针。

B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

生菜

Meaning

a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches

Example

She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.

她在三明治里加了新鲜的生菜。

C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静

Meaning

Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.

Example

The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.

领导以非凡的冷静处理了这次危机。

C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他主义者

Meaning

a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others

Example

He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.

他是一个总是把别人的需求放在自己之前的无私的人。

C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

重组

Meaning

The action of organizing something differently.

Example

The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.

公司进行重组以提高效率。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

不对称

Meaning

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example

She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.

她穿了一件不对称的裙子，吸引了所有人的注意。

C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父亲身份

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

他要求进行亲子鉴定，以确认他与孩子的关系。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

阳光

Meaning

Direct light from the sun.

Example

Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.

阳光无法到达海洋的深渊。

B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

不快乐

Meaning

the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction

Example

Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.

她持续的不快乐影响了周围的每一个人。

C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

可耻的

Meaning

Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.

Example

The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.

队伍在决赛中遭遇了可耻的失败。

A1 verb /lʊk/

look

看

Meaning

to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem

Example

Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.

看看天上的美丽日落。

C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来峰会

Meaning

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

Example

The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.

未来峰会解决了全球性挑战。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

微醉

Meaning

slightly drunk

Example

She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.

她在喝了一杯酒后感觉有点微醉。

C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的

Meaning

relating to money or financial matters

Example

They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.

在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星

Meaning

a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation

Example

Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.

水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

风险因素

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水污染是健康的一个重要风险因素。

C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

斩首

Meaning

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

Example

The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.

历史记载描述了叛徒作为惩罚被斩首的经过。

C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

张扬的

Meaning

loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound

Example

She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.

她戴着一条张扬的项链，吸引了所有人的注意。

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

侄女; 外甥女

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

我的侄女今年在大学学习。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

脾气坏

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining

Example

The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.

那个脾气坏的老人对在他家附近玩耍的孩子们大喊。

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

他的解释缺乏清晰度。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

pretense

伪装, 假象

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

总理 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

法国总理向全国发表了讲话。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神祇

Meaning

a god or goddess

Example

The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.

这座寺庙奉献给一位印度神祇。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

冕冠

Meaning

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

Example

The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.

女王在加冕仪式上戴着闪闪发光的王冠。

C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

主要的, 卓越的

Meaning

first or most important; excellent

Example

She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.

她被视为舞蹈团的首席舞者。

C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

下午场

Meaning

A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.

Example

We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.

我们买了周日下午场的票。

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干预政策

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

不干预政策鼓励私人企业。

A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

盘子

Meaning

a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food

Example

Please put the rice on your plate.

请把米饭放到你的盘子里。

B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

Example

She took a tablet to relieve her headache.

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。

A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

人

Meaning

an individual human being

Example

She is a kind person who always helps others.

她是一个善良的人，总是帮助别人。

B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

荒谬的, 不合理的

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

认为地球是平的，这太荒谬了。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

水力学

Meaning

The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.

Example

Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.

水力学为船舶设计提供了基础。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的

Meaning

not in working order; unable to be used; defective

Example

The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.

那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不确定的

Meaning

not certain or confident; feeling doubt

Example

She felt unsure about the decision.

她对这个决定感到不确定。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

抑制的

Meaning

Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.

Example

He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.

他太抑制自己，无法表达真实的感受。

C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

占优势

Meaning

To be greater in influence, weight, or number.

Example

In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.

在辩论中，逻辑论点优于情感呼吁。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

体力或脑力劳动

Meaning

Using energy or effort to achieve something.

Example

Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.

过度的exertion可能导致疲劳和精疲力竭。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

雨燕

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

雨燕在桥下筑巢。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳

Meaning

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

Example

Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.

揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自动机器

Meaning

A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.

Example

He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.

他像自动机一样工作，没有表现出任何情感。

B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念

Meaning

An abstract idea or general notion

Example

The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.

追逐两只兔子的概念教会了我们专注。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

她在手术前给了她的同意。

C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

理工学院

Meaning

an educational institution offering practical and technical courses

Example

She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.

她在她所在城市的知名理工学院学习工程学。

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

烈士的安息地靠近河流。

A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

提供

Meaning

to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose

Example

She offered to help with the project.

她提出帮助这个项目。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

焦虑 / 过度紧张

Meaning

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

Example

She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.

她在事故后太焦虑，无法清楚地讲话。

C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化

Meaning

to make or become liquid

Example

The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.

热量将在几分钟内使黄油液化。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小领主

Meaning

A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.

Example

The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.

那个傲慢的小领主尽管缺乏经验，仍要求尊重。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明的，显然无需证明的真理

Meaning

Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof

Example

It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.

努力工作是自明的，成功将随之而来。

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

颤抖

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

地面在地震中开始颤抖。

A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

词汇

Meaning

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

Example

Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.

每天阅读有助于提高你的词汇量。

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空间的

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

科学家研究了恒星的空间排列。

C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

报道的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.

Example

The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.

记者的报道风格捕捉了展开故事的每个细节。

C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

胆怯的

Meaning

showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence

Example

The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.

那个胆怯的学生犹豫不决，没敢向老师提问。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

公正

Meaning

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

Example

The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.

报告提供了该情况的公正观点。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

粗俗; 粗鲁; 不文雅;

Meaning

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Example

His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.

他的粗俗语言冒犯了晚宴上的所有人。

B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

内部人士

Meaning

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

Example

He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.

他是一个了解公司所有秘密的内部人士。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

无花果

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

我们后院的无花果树每年夏天都能结出美味的果实。

C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

多变的; 不稳定的; 善变的;

Meaning

changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change

Example

His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.

他那多变的个性使得信任他的承诺变得困难。

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

极其糟糕 / 可怕

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

团队的表现非常糟糕。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

对令人不安或不愉快的主题的异常兴趣

Meaning

Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.

Example

She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.

她对犯罪故事有一种莫比德的迷恋。

B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

设施

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

Facilities improve industrial productivity.

设施提高了工业生产力。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

微不足道, 微小

Meaning

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

Example

They offered him a paltry sum for his work.

他们为他的工作提供了微不足道的报酬。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

规定

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

严格的规定确保公平的做法。

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 /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

缺乏; 不足; 不够

Meaning

a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency

Example

The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.

医生在患者的血液测试中诊断出维生素D缺乏。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrbən/

urban

城市的

Meaning

related to, characteristic of, or situated in a city or town

Example

Urban areas often have higher population density than rural areas.

城市地区通常比乡村地区有更高的人口密度。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿海的

Meaning

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

Example

The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.

沿海地区是许多独特海洋物种的栖息地。

C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

喧闹 / 不必要的活动

Meaning

a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty

Example

Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.

不再多言，我们开始仪式。

C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

黑盐

Meaning

a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine

Example

Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.

加入一撮黑盐以提升水果沙拉的风味。

A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

院子; 附近的空地

Meaning

a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building

Example

The children played in the back yard.

孩子们在后院玩耍。

C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

偏差, 异常, 偏离

Meaning

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

Example

The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.

科学家将这些数据视为一个偏差。

B1 verb /pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪtɪŋ/

participating

参加

Meaning

Taking part in an activity or event.

Example

He is participating in the Antarctic expedition.

他正在参加南极探险。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

微不足道

Meaning

contemptibly small or insignificant

Example

He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.

他为辛苦的工作得到了微不足道的报酬。

C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

旗帜

Meaning

A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.

Example

The team raised the championship pennant proudly.

队伍骄傲地举起了冠军旗帜。

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

锻炼

Meaning

a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health

Example

She does a full-body workout every morning before work.

她每天早上在上班前做全身锻炼。

C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

告别的

Meaning

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

Example

He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.

他在会议上做了告别演讲。

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。

C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

吝啬

Meaning

unwilling to spend money; stingy

Example

He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.

他非常吝啬，甚至在餐馆里都不愿意给小费。

B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分之一

Meaning

one part of something that is divided into three equal parts

Example

One-third of the class was absent today.

班级的三分之一今天缺席。

C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Example

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

许多文化鼓励一夫一妻制作为理想的婚姻形式。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

夸张

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

他关于他抓到的鱼的故事显然是夸张的。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

增量

Meaning

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.

Example

Incremental changes ensure sustainability.

增量变化确保可持续性。

B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

军衔

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

Example

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

他迅速在军队中晋升。

A1 noun /ˈbɛdruːm/

bedroom

卧室

Meaning

A room used for sleeping in.

Example

The children were playing in the bedroom.

孩子们正在卧室里玩耍。

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

他是那么健忘，以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

绳子

Meaning

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

Example

He tied the package with a strong cord.

他用一根强绳子绑住了包裹。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。

B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

命运; 天命; 预定的道路

Meaning

the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course

Example

She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.

她相信，遇到他是她的命运，注定要发生。

C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

耽搁

Meaning

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

Example

Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.

不要耽搁，否则你会错过火车。