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C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛细血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
氧气通过毛细血管从血液进入组织。
C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

至关重要
Meaning
more important than anything else; supreme
Example
Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.
在这家工厂里，安全至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

酷热潮湿，迷人
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
酷热潮湿的天气使得集中精力工作变得困难。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

骚动; 喧嚣; 混乱
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
公告在学生中引起了骚动。
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本质的, 自然的
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
创造力是伟大艺术家的内在品质。
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

汇款 / 免除
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
他承诺在本周末之前汇款。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

杂技演员
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
那位杂技演员用他惊人的球技娱乐了观众。
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

消耗
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
由于工作不满意，公司面临高员工流失率。
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公报
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
这项晋升在上周的政府公报中正式公布。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他主义
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
她的利他主义本性促使她为慈善事业做志愿者工作。
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
她学习了光学，以了解镜头是如何工作的。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

拆除
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
旧工厂被拆除，为新公寓让路。
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

优柔寡断的
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
她对要去哪个大学犹豫不决。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎儿
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医生解释了胎儿在怀孕期间的发展。
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

实现
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
他一直等待的机会终于实现了。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不雅的
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
他因为说了不雅的话而受到警告。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

脾气坏
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
孩子因为没得到更多糖果而变得脾气坏。
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

与氧化相关
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
过度的压力可能导致细胞中的氧化损伤。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

overshadow

掩盖
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
丑闻掩盖了他的成就。
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

沿长度方向; 沿最长的维度
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
沿着长度将纸张对折，这样便于携带。
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚伪，假装
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
他的假装是专家的伪装很快被揭穿了。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

悬挂
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
钥匙从他的腰带上悬挂。
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。
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

摧毁
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

苦瓜
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
苦瓜对于控制血糖水平非常有效。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

不可行的
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
由于高昂的成本，该项目被认为不可行。
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.laɪn/

byline

作者姓名行
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
她的名字出现在报纸的头版。
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

镇静
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
护士在手术前给病人注射了镇静剂。
C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

赔偿
Meaning
the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged
Example
The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.
政府向冲突受害者提供了赔偿。
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神经传导物质
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
血清素和多巴胺是影响情绪的关键神经传导物质。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置换
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
通过尝试所有可能的拼图块置换，可以解决这个难题。
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

决定性因素
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
教育是成功的一个关键决定性因素。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

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

suave

迷人且优雅
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
他是一个优雅的绅士，在派对上给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

和蔼可亲
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
他们发现那家咖啡馆是一个和蔼可亲的地方，适合见面和交谈。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

刮风
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
那是一个寒冷且刮风的海边日子。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字军，激烈运动
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
她为妇女权利而斗争了一生。
C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

跳动
Meaning
to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat
Example
The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.
霓虹灯光以稳定的节奏跳动。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

螺旋桨
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
飞机的螺旋桨以极快的速度切割空气。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚主义的繁文缛节经常延误项目审批。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

公投
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
政府就新宪法举行了公投。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

倾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
她有收集稀有书籍的倾向。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

气候化处理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
这座房子进行了气候化处理以提高能源效率。
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

增强
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新政策旨在促进经济增长。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛门
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医生在体检期间检查了病人的肛门。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

简单的，未装饰的
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
房间简单，只有一张桌子和一把椅子。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯萎
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花朵没有足够的水分会枯萎。
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

乐于助人
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
酒店的工作人员非常乐于助人且友好。
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

方差
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生的表现水平有很大的方差。
C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

研钵和杵
Meaning
a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances
Example
She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.
她用研钵和杵磨碎了香料。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

虚弱的
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
该疾病对他的健康产生了衰弱的影响。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

结晶
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
她模糊的思绪开始在一个明确的计划中结晶。
C1 adjective /ˈhɪd.i.əs/

Hideous

丑陋的; 恶心的; 可怕的
Meaning
extremely ugly or unpleasant; causing shock or disgust
Example
The monster in the movie had a hideous appearance.
电影中的怪物看起来非常丑陋。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不确定的
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
会议被推迟到一个不确定的时期。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

修理工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
修理工很快修好了坏掉的洗衣机。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

英勇的; 英雄的
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
英勇的士兵勇敢地战斗，保护了他的国家。
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完美无瑕
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
他的完美品味在时尚界得到了所有同事的赞赏。
C1 verb /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪt/

instigate

挑拨
Meaning
To bring about or initiate an action, often something negative.
Example
He was accused of instigating the riot.
他被指控挑起暴乱。
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

集集式的
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
她对艺术的兴趣是间歇性的，随着岁月的流逝而来又去。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

背叛
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
当他站在敌人一方时，他的背叛被揭露了。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物质主义
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
现代社会物质主义的崛起让许多哲学家感到担忧。
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

造林
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
造林有助于恢复生物多样性。
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

简单而不复杂；与乡村地区相关
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
那座乡村小屋有木梁和茅草屋顶。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

宗教裁判
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
记者面对小组对他消息来源的严厉质询。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

紧接着
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
他承认了错误，紧接着她原谅了他。
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

苦难
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
他在早年经历了许多苦难。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

禁锢
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
经过多年的禁锢，囚犯终于被释放。
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

监禁
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
他因违反法院命令而面临监禁。
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科全书的
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
她对历史的百科全书式知识令会议上的所有人都惊讶不已。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

推进剂
Meaning
A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.
Example
The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.
火箭使用液体推进剂发射进入太空。
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
高失业率导致了经济停滞。
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
政府采取措施使与邻国的关系正常化。
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

拍动 / 颤动
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
蝴蝶开始在阳光下扑动它的翅膀。
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

止赎
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
这家人由于未支付多次按揭贷款而在止赎过程中失去了他们的家。
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

抗旱
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
抗旱作物可以在干旱条件下生存。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

贸易禁令
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
联合国对武器出口实施了禁运。
C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

伪装
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
他以朋友的伪装接近。
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。
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

外推
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
他对市场趋势的外推帮助了财务规划。
C1 adjective /ˈliː.θəl/

Lethal

致命的; 致死的;
Meaning
deadly; fatal; capable of causing death
Example
The snake's venom is lethal to humans if not treated immediately.
蛇的毒液对人类致命，如果不立即治疗。
C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

暴行
Meaning
an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence
Example
The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.
世界谴责对平民犯下的暴行。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

树脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
工匠用天然树脂使雕塑闪闪发光。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯，既有巨大的成功，也有失败。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

偷窃
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
员工在偷窃办公室用品时被抓住。
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

区域的
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
城市实施了分区停车系统来管理交通拥堵。
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

过错; 缺点; 由于过错或违法行为而给出的标记
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
学生因为多次迟到而得到了一个德梅里特。
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

讲道台
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
牧师站在讲道台上向会众致辞。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

夜幕降临
Meaning
the time when night begins; dusk
Example
They decided to return home before nightfall.
他们决定在夜幕降临之前回家。
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

阻碍
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
倒下的树挡住了路几个小时。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

叠加
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
编辑将文本叠加在图片上。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

取消
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
法院决定取消合同。
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 倡导者
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
她是可再生能源的坚定支持者。
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
行动胜于语言，这是一个著名的公理。
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

后退
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
她看到蛇时吓得后退。
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

相互依存
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
各国之间的相互依存促进了更大的合作。
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

后果
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
新法律有严重的社会后果。
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 创世
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
互联网的起源永远改变了世界。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

炼金术
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔和宜人; 放松温和
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
温柔的晚霞创造了一个宁静的氛围。
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

笨重行走
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
那只熊在森林中沉重地走着寻找食物。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
曾经繁荣的帝国开始衰退成混乱。
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

厌恶
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
她对吸烟有强烈的反感。
C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

贫血
Meaning
Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.
Example
The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.
医生为她的贫血状态开了铁补充剂。