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C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
战争后,战场上充满了大屠杀。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

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

vernal

春天的
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
经过漫长的冬季,花园充满了春天的美丽。
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

分歧的
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
分歧的政策在合作中带来了挑战。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

无法
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
他无法参加会议。
A2 adjective ˈiːkwəl

equal

平等
Meaning
Being the same in quantity, size, degree, or value; having the same status or treatment.
Example
Bose was regarded as Galileo's equal.
Bose被认为是伽利略的平等。
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

库存
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
商店储存大量的商品。
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口统计学
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
人口统计有助于定向广告。
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

威吓
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
陡峭的攀登没有让经验丰富的登山者气馁。
B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

诱人的
Meaning
appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring
Example
The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.
在面包店的橱窗里,巧克力蛋糕看起来非常诱人。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

卷入
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
她发现自己卷入了一场激烈的家庭争执。
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

有效的
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
有效的政策推动组织成功。
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

筹款活动
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
该组织正在组织一个筹款活动。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

与调解相关
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
他的调解技巧帮助解决了冲突。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

不断的;持续的
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
不断的雨下了三天。
B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫
Meaning
a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet
Example
Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.
请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。
A2 noun /ˈden.tɪst/

Dentist

牙科医生
Meaning
a medical professional who treats teeth and oral health
Example
I need to visit the dentist for a regular checkup.
我需要去看牙医进行定期检查。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

离心机
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多样的; 各种各样的
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
博物馆拥有各种各样的古代文物收藏。
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。
B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

胸部; 箱子
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box
Example
The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.
医生用听诊器听他的胸部。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

极好的;一流的
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
这辆车处于极好的状态。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

可解释的
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
他的突然愤怒是可以解释的,考虑到紧张的情况。
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

运气; 财富; 命运
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
他通过明智地投资科技公司赚到了财富。
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐殖作用
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
腐殖作用增强了土壤的结构和肥力。
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

语调变化
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
他的语调让观众保持关注。
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春天的花园充满了花卉的丰富性。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

坦诚; 直率; 诚实
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
我很欣赏你对这个项目的坦诚意见。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

闷热和潮湿
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
七月的下午非常闷热。
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日落
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
我们计划在日落之前到达村庄。
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

小道
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
远足者沿着森林中的小道走。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

愤怒
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
她在被指控作弊时感到愤怒。
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁,需要重新粉刷。
B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止
Meaning
to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something
Example
The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.
噪音一旦孩子们进去了就停止了。
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

地方方言
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
导游在与渔民交谈时开始使用当地的帕图瓦。
A1 preposition /æt/

at

Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
她准时到达机场。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多元统治
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
该国在去中心化改革后经历了多元统治。
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

英语
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
她正在学习英语,以便出国留学。
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。
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防队
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
消防队迅速赶来扑灭火焰。
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

咨询
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
在开始治疗之前,你应该咨询医生。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

监狱
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
他因犯下罪行而被送进监狱。
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
她拍了一张日落的照片。
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
渔民们在黎明前出海,赶上早潮。
A1 pronoun /ðoʊz/

those

那些
Meaning
used to refer to people or things that are far away or distant in space, time, or thought
Example
Those are the shoes I want.
那些是我想要的鞋子。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

迷人
Meaning
Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.
Example
She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.
她有一个迷人的微笑,让每个人都着迷。
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

无法抗拒
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
她感到无法抗拒的冲动,忍不住笑出声。
B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来主义的
Meaning
Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available
Example
Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.
未来主义技术正在改变全球的行业。
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

婚姻
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
他们在多年友谊后进入了婚姻。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

确定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
合同是为期两年的确定期限。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

阳离子交换
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
土壤的阳离子交换容量会影响植物的生长。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中,以保持其新鲜。
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

贿赂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
那个腐败的官员在接受建筑公司贿赂时被逮捕。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

纤维
Meaning
a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion
Example
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.
水果和蔬菜富含纤维。
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

对齐
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
将教育与全球标准对齐是至关重要的。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
他对家庭和社会持有保守的看法。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

诅咒
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
老女人用黑暗的词语诅咒她的敌人。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不和谐
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
乐队的不和谐音符让我们的耳朵很痛。
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

高兴地; 欢快地
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
孩子们在节日中高兴地跳舞。
A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

楼下
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
请下楼并在大厅等候。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

假装
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
他试图用强颜欢笑来掩饰自己的愤怒。
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
科学家发现的结果令人困惑。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

星系
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
遥远的星系包含了关于早期宇宙的线索。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
学生们在食堂吃午餐。
B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修女
Meaning
a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent
Example
The nun taught at the local Catholic school.
修女在当地的天主教学校授课。
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

油桃 (一种光滑皮肤的桃子品种)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
她从市场上买了一篮子新鲜的油桃。
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

发明
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
这个发明彻底改变了通信。
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
污染最严重地影响发展中国家。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

虚假的 / 假冒的
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
报告基于虚假的声明。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

难以置信的
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
从山顶看到的景色难以置信。
B1 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.ʧər/

Literature

文学
Meaning
written works, especially those considered of superior or lasting artistic merit; books and writings published on a particular subject
Example
She studied English literature at university.
她在大学学习了英语文学。
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教条
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
诚实是所有宗教中的一个基本教条。
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

手势
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
他的充满活力的手势使演讲更加引人入胜。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

动荡
Meaning
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
Example
The country went through a turbulent period of political change.
这个国家经历了一个动荡的政治变革时期。
C1 noun /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻觉; 看到不存在的事物
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
病人在服用药物时经历了视觉幻觉。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

贫困
Meaning
The state of being extremely poor.
Example
The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.
该国在19世纪与日益严重的贫困作斗争。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海盗行为;盗版
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
软件盗版每年给公司造成数十亿美元的损失。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

劝说
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
她设法用一些食物把猫从树上劝下来。
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

一夫多妻制
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
一夫多妻制在世界许多国家是非法的。
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

与冰或冰川相关
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
山脉被冰川冰覆盖。
C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

提出
Meaning
to bring up a subject for discussion
Example
She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.
她决定与经理讨论工资问题。
C1 adjective /ˈpær.ə.nɔɪd/

paranoid

对他人有不合理的恐惧或怀疑
Meaning
having an unreasonable fear or suspicion of others
Example
She became paranoid after hearing strange noises outside.
她在听到外面奇怪的声音后变得偏执。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
听到悲惨的消息后,她陷入了深深的痛苦。
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

轻歌剧
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
剧院上演了吉尔伯特与沙利文的著名轻歌剧。
C1 noun /ˈɪd.i.əm/

idiom

习语
Meaning
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Example
The idiom 'break the ice' means to start a conversation in a friendly way.
习语 '打破僵局' 意味着以友好的方式开始对话。
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

仇恨
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
两家族之间的仇恨持续了几代人。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明确
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
她对问题给出了明确的回答。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

总共; 完全; 完整地
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
该项目的费用总共五千美元。
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

短暂的
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
幸福可能是短暂的,所以珍惜每一刻。
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

复仇
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
这两个家庭世代相传,陷入了长久的复仇。
C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

可持续农业
Meaning
Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.
Example
Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.
可持续农业实践在保护环境的同时确保粮食安全。
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不赞成 / 反感
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新政策在公众中失宠。
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
被告对所有对他提出的指控表示不认罪。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
在旧城堡附近的雾中出现了一个幽灵。
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

幽默模仿
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
喜剧演员模仿政治家的演讲来娱乐观众。
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

队列
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
研究人员比较了不同队列的健康结果。
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

音乐作品 (奏鸣曲)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
她在钢琴上演奏了贝多芬的美丽奏鸣曲。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇气, 创新
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
创业需要真正的勇气。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

令人作呕
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
垃圾桶散发的气味非常令人作呕。
B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投资者
Meaning
a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit
Example
The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.
投资者用一大笔钱资助了这家初创公司。
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

手链
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
她收到了一条金手链作为生日礼物。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表团提出了他们国家的议程。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

偏离
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路封闭迫使所有旅行者通过乡村绕道而行。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

缓和紧张关系
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
该条约有助于缓解两个国家之间的紧张关系。
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

红润的脸
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
那位老人的红润脸庞显示他身体健康。
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

和谐的, 协调的, 一致的
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
和谐的工作环境提高了生产力。
A1 verb /pʊt/

put

Meaning
to place something in a particular position; to move to a location
Example
Please put the book on the table.
请把书放在桌子上。
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

极度贫穷
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
那个极度贫穷的家庭艰难地购买食物。
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

前景, 预测
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
今年的经济前景是积极的。
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

等待
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
请在这里等待,我去拿文件。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

额头
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
他擦掉了额头上的汗水。
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主义者
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
他对政治的教条主义方法使许多支持者感到疏远。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

包括
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
价格包含所有税费。
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

剑柄或鞍座上的圆形按钮
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
他紧紧地抓住剑柄的波梅尔部分。
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。