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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。
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

坚定或坚韧
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
她坚定的决心帮助她克服了所有的挑战。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完整
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
项目的细节仍然不完整。
C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

迟钝的; 愚笨的; 理解慢
Meaning
annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception
Example
He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.
他故意在指令上表现得迟钝。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

收入
Meaning
money obtained from an event, activity, or sale
Example
The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.
慈善活动的收入被捐赠给了孤儿院。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

秘密的
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
他在离开前悄悄地看了一眼门。
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

尖锐的声音
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
尖锐的哨声让房间里的每个人都吓了一跳。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

热情，激情
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
她用热情谈论她的新项目。
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
C1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.zər/

geyser

间歇泉
Meaning
A natural hot spring that intermittently ejects a column of water and steam into the air.
Example
The geyser erupted, shooting water high into the sky.
这个喷泉喷发，水柱冲向天空。
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
压力有时会降低一个人的性欲。
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

揉捏
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
她把面团揉到光滑为止。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

食尸者 / 垃圾收集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
秃鹫是自然的清道夫，清理环境。
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

调皮的; 狡猾的
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
他的调皮笑容暗示着他正在策划一些恶作剧。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

可退还的
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
这瓶瓶子可以退还存款退款。
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
天空中的天体在昨晚清晰可见。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

黄蜂
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
黄蜂在屋顶下筑巢。
C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

行业特定
Meaning
Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.
Example
Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.
行业特定的政策吸引了定向投资。
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

推荐人
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
推荐人因推荐新客户而获得了奖金。
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

皱眉
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
她听到不公正的评论时，皱起了眉头。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

相邻
Meaning
sharing a common border; touching
Example
The two continguous houses shared a wall.
这两座相邻的房子共享了一面墙。
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
坏掉的手机可以用正确的部件修复。
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər/

fissure

裂缝
Meaning
a long, narrow opening or crack in a surface or object
Example
The earthquake caused a deep fissure in the road.
地震在路面上造成了一个深深的裂缝。
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

胁迫
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
她在胁迫下签署了合同。
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

看起来疲惫和虚弱，尤其是由于疲劳、担忧或痛苦
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
经过三夜没睡觉，他看起来很疲惫。
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

威胁
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
那个鲁莽的司机对路上的每个人构成了威胁。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
这座古老的建筑是用石灰岩块建造的
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

离职补偿
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
公司在他工作结束后提供了离职补偿。
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

与语言中的意义相关
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
人工智能模型使用语义分析来理解上下文。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

钳子
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
厨师用钳子把热锅从炉子上取下来。
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

报应，惩罚
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
村民要求对犯下的罪行进行报应。
C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

语音的节奏和升降调
Meaning
The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.
Example
His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.
他的演讲有一种自然的节奏，吸引了观众。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
文化与技术之间的相互作用塑造了现代生活。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

边缘; 边沿
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
他帽子宽大的边缘保护他免受炽热阳光的照射。
C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

拖延, 延迟, 推迟
Meaning
To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.
Example
He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.
他在面对困难任务时倾向于拖延。
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻击者
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

使迷惑
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
这个谜题的复杂性让他的头脑感到困惑。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敌人
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
骑士勇敢地与他的敌人作战。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

激怒
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
他不断的抱怨开始让同事恼火。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

冷漠
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生们对新规则表现出冷漠。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
水培技术允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

撤销
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
法院因缺乏证据而撤销了决定。
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

铃鼓
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
她随着音乐的节奏摇晃着坦布林。
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

社区和谐
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
维护社区和谐需要相互尊重和理解。
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危险的, 危险的, 不安全的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探险家们进行了危险的旅行。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者对新的教育法案进行了投票。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵入性的
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
医生解释说，该程序是最小的侵入性。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrli/

surly

脾气暴躁
Meaning
bad-tempered and unfriendly
Example
The waiter gave us a surly look when we asked for more water.
当我们要求更多的水时，服务员用脾气暴躁的目光看着我们。
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
小争执只是更大冲突的前奏。
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

华丽的、色彩斑斓的或自信的
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
他那华丽的风格吸引了派对上所有人的注意。
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

泥潭，困境
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
徒步旅行者被困在一个政治泥潭中。
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。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
她在会议上通过代理投票。
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平价
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
这项运动旨在实现男女之间的工资平等。
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

专制
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
专制的育儿方式常常限制孩子的独立性。
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

衣边
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
她把裙子的边缘缝上去，弄短了它。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

重新选择演员
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
导演决定用一位年轻演员重新安排这个角色。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

衍生物
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
这部电影因过于模仿早期作品而受到批评。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

铁板
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
她在热的铁板上煎饼。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

请求
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
慈善机构正在为洪水灾民募捐。
C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

激进, 振奋
Meaning
to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change
Example
The protesters agitated for better working conditions.
抗议者为更好的工作条件而激进。
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 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

放弃
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人们常常放弃使用数字设备以提高集中力。
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
她决定在大学学习古生物学。
C1 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。
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

淹没
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

有教育意义的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
这场讲座非常有教育意义且引人入胜。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
他的桌子完全处于混乱状态。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

与巴黎相关
Meaning
relating to Paris or its people
Example
She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.
她在派对上穿着巴黎风格的裙子。
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 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

永恒的; 持久的;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
他们的爱是永恒的，永不褪色。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

毫无价值
Meaning
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Example
The old broken phone was considered valueless.
那部旧坏掉的手机被认为是毫无价值的。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

强大的
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
那名拳击手是拳台上一个强大的对手。
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

毛毛雨
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
温和的毛毛雨持续了整个早晨，使一切都显得有些模糊。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

强迫某人参军
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
政府在战争期间征召了年轻人。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

客厅，商店
Meaning
A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.
Example
They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.
他们在前厅迎接了客人。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

贬低的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
文章包含了对政治家的贬低评论。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不纯
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
不纯的水在村庄里引起了健康问题。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

不可满足的
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
她那不可满足的好奇心促使她阅读了图书馆里的所有书籍。
C1 noun /ˈmɛrɪɡoʊld/

Marigold

万寿菊
Meaning
a bright orange or yellow flower of the daisy family, often used in gardens and ceremonies
Example
The vibrant marigold flowers added a splash of color to the festival decorations.
鲜艳的万寿菊花为节日装饰增添了一抹颜色。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

解开
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
她试图把头发从树枝上解开。
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

缓存
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
远足者在岩石下发现了一个隐藏的物资存储。
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静的, 无动于衷的
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
她在危机中保持冷静，毫无恐惧或恐慌。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

不合逻辑的
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
在这么冷的天气下游泳是不合逻辑的。
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵扰, 在某个地方出现异常大量的昆虫或动物
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
厨房里蚂蚁的侵扰导致了立即采取害虫控制措施。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

可持续和协作的方法
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
可持续和协作的方法对于解决环境问题至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修饰
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
摄影师对图片进行了修饰以去除瑕疵。
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
公司的糟糕管理导致了财政灾难。
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

可饮用的
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
村民没有水源可以饮用。
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美学的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
建筑的美学设计吸引了许多游客。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

密谋
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
他们密谋推翻政府。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

水文循环
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
水文循环确保自然界中水的持续流动。
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

恶心
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
她在长时间的船上旅行后感到恶心。
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

有效或有说服力的演讲或写作的艺术
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
政治领导人经常使用修辞来影响人们。
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

剥夺，缺乏，匮乏
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
睡眠不足影响认知功能。
C1 verb /bɪˈreɪt/

berate

训斥
Meaning
to scold or criticize angrily
Example
The teacher berated the student for being late.
老师因迟到而训斥了学生。
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 /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

悲悯
Meaning
a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion
Example
The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.
这部纪录片平衡了悲悯与希望，使观众既流泪又思考。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
丑闻过后，他成了一个社会弃儿。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

搞砸
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
他搞砸了演示并让观众感到困惑。
C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深沉的声音
Meaning
Deep, full, and rich in sound.
Example
The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.
演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊处
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
船只为了安全停靠在岸边。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːsəˈnælɪzeɪʃən/

personalization

个性化, 定制化
Meaning
The action of making something personal or individual; customization.
Example
Personalization in marketing improves customer engagement.
营销中的个性化提升了客户的参与度。
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

远见
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
他的远见帮助公司避免了经济损失。
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 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大声的噪音让孩子石化了。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

可疑的
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
在听到他的借口后，她用可疑的眼神看着他。
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

诱惑
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
广告通过承诺折扣诱使顾客。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

龙般的
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新的规定被批评为龙般的。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医生说这是一个非典型的病例。
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

叛国罪
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
他被指控犯有叛国罪。
C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲，节制
Meaning
the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex
Example
His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.
他的医生建议他戒酒以改善健康。