C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

孜然

Meaning

aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking

Example

Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.

孜然种子经常用于传统的印度面包食谱中。

B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

隧道

Meaning

an underground passage or shaft

Example

They dug a tunnel under the river.

他们在河底挖了一个隧道。

A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

葡萄

Meaning

small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine

Example

She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.

她在市场买了一串葡萄。

A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

今晚

Meaning

during the night of today; this evening

Example

Tonight we are going to watch a movie.

今晚我们要看电影。

C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

暮光

Meaning

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

Example

We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.

我们在宁静的暮光中一起走回家。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

泡沫丰富

Meaning

Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.

Example

She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.

她点了一杯泡沫丰富的卡布奇诺。

B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

Example

She spends hours grooming her dog every week.

B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

不断地; 总是; 不停地

Meaning

continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping

Example

The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.

婴儿整晚不停地哭泣。

C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning

To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.

Example

She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.

B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

编织

Meaning

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

Example

She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.

她喜欢在冬天为她的朋友编织围巾。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

逆袭者

Meaning

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest

Example

The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.

逆袭者队伍通过赢得锦标赛让所有人都惊讶。

A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

最后的; 决定性的; 终极的

Meaning

last; concluding; decisive; ultimate

Example

This is the final exam of the semester.

这是本学期的最终考试。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

脾气坏且沉默; 易怒

Meaning

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

Example

The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.

孩子变得脾气坏，因为他无法得到自己最喜欢的玩具。

B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有效性

Meaning

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example

The validity of the contract expires next month.

合同的有效性将在下个月到期。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

烦人的

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

街道上传来的持续噪音非常烦人。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

清澈

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

湖水清澈地反射了天空。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

蚂蚁

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

这只蚂蚁搬动了一块比它大两倍的面包屑。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

十升

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

Example

The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.

这个容器最多可以容纳一个十升的水。

C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬

Meaning

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

Example

Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.

许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

裙带关系

Meaning

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

Example

The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.

该公司因招聘中的裙带关系而受到指控。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

躯干

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

艺术家详细地画了模特的躯干。

B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

反射

Meaning

Serious thought or consideration about something.

Example

The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.

过去的反射使他的心充满了悲伤。

C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

芥菜种子

Meaning

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

Example

Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.

芥菜种子常常在热油中炒制，释放它们的坚果味道，然后加入菜肴中。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

放弃

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable

Example

She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.

她决定放弃甜点，以保持她的饮食。

C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

绅士风度; 精致

Meaning

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

Example

Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.

她的自然绅士风度和优雅使她在上层社会圈子中非常受欢迎。

C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

互锁

Meaning

to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined

Example

The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.

齿轮相互啮合，确保机器的平稳运行。

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。

B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

融化

Meaning

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

Example

The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.

冰在炎热的阳光下迅速融化。

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

总计

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

总成本太高了。

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。

B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

八卦

Meaning

to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way

Example

They love to gossip about their neighbors.

他们喜欢聊邻居的八卦。

C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

游牧

Meaning

Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.

Example

The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.

部落过着游牧生活。

B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

住所

Meaning

a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling

Example

He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.

他最近搬到了市中心附近的一处新住所。

A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

无聊的

Meaning

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Example

She felt bored during the long meeting.

她在漫长的会议中感到很无聊。

C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

围困, 烦扰

Meaning

to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces

Example

The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.

该公司因客户不断的投诉而被围困。

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声音投射

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

适当的投射确保每个听众都能清晰地听到。

C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象鼻

Meaning

The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.

Example

The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.

大象用它的象鼻抓食物。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

樱花

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

樱花在四月美丽地绽放。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

听觉的

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

讲座是一次听觉体验，和一次智力体验一样。

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。

C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

筛子

Meaning

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

Example

She used a sieve to strain the pasta.

她用筛子过滤意大利面。

A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出

Meaning

to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform

Example

The band will tour several cities this summer.

乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷地

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

警卫残酷地对待这些囚犯。

C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning

feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes

Example

He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.

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。

C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

小米

Meaning

a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop

Example

Millet is often used as food in rural areas.

小米常常作为食物在农村地区使用。

A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

最近的; 新的; 当前的;

Meaning

happening not long ago; new; current;

Example

The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.

最近天气模式的变化让科学家感到担忧。

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

合并

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

他们决定将他们的资源合并到该项目中。

C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自负的人

Meaning

a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.

在派对上，大家都避开了那个自负的人，因为他不停地吹嘘。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

微笑

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

她看到礼物时笑了。

C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失败的

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Example

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

他们登山的失败尝试以撤退告终。

B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。

A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

疯狂的; 极其愚蠢; 对某事狂热

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something

Example

That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.

这是一个疯狂的想法，但它可能会奏效。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

评论家

Meaning

A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature

Example

The film critic praised the director's latest movie.

电影评论家赞扬了导演的最新电影。

C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

修改

Meaning

to correct or revise a text, especially for errors

Example

The editor emended the manuscript before publication.

编辑在出版前修改了手稿。

C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

为琐事争吵

Meaning

To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.

Example

The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.

孩子们开始为了最后一块蛋糕而争吵。

C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

用铆钉固定 / 吸引注意

Meaning

to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly

Example

The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.

工匠用铆钉把金属板固定在一起。

B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

拖

Meaning

to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long

Example

She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.

她必须把沉重的行李拖上楼梯。

C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障

Meaning

A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.

Example

The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.

发动机因过热而发生故障。

C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

协同作用, 合作

Meaning

The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.

Example

The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.

这两家公司之间的协同作用促成了成功的合作关系。

B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

揭示

Meaning

to make known or show something that was hidden

Example

The investigation revealed the truth.

调查揭示了真相。

B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鸽子

Meaning

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

Example

The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.

鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。

C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

无处不在

Meaning

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Example

Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.

社交媒体在年轻人中变得无处不在。

C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

诗学，诗歌理论

Meaning

the study or theory of poetry and its principles

Example

He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.

他写了一本关于诗学的书，解释了诗歌的艺术。

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

恶化

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

不良维护导致材料恶化。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感的 / 调整好的

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

她对学生的需求很敏感。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

谈判

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

他们与供应商谈判达成了公平的交易。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

最喜欢的

Meaning

Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.

Example

Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.

巧克力是我最喜欢的冰淇淋口味。

C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

海湾

Meaning

A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.

Example

The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.

水手们在海湾的平静水域中抛锚。

C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

困扰

Meaning

Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.

Example

People are plagued by anxiety and depression.

人们受到焦虑和抑郁的困扰。

C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求

Meaning

Very eager or desirous for something.

Example

The explorer was athirst for adventure.

探险家渴望冒险。

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。

B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

生态旅游

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

生态旅游促进了负责任的自然地区旅游。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

谷物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

农民在收获后将大量谷物存放在谷仓里。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

敏锐的; 强烈的; 渴望的

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

她对科学有浓厚的兴趣。

C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

使灰心

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

不断的拒绝信开始使年轻的作家感到气馁。

C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

失职

Meaning

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

Example

The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.

这名官员因失职被指控。

B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

危险的

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

危险的污染物增加健康风险。

C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

雕像般的

Meaning

Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.

Example

She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.

她有着雕像般的身形，每走到哪里都会吸引视线。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

扎根

Meaning

To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.

Example

The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.

公司通过创新巩固了其市场地位。

A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

它的

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

Example

The company changed its logo last year.

公司去年更改了它的标志。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

罪犯

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察抓住了抢劫案背后的罪犯。

B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

图标, 象征

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

Example

The singer became a cultural icon.

这位歌手成为了文化图标。

B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

离奇

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

他讲了一个离奇的故事，没有人能相信。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

行话

Meaning

Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.

Example

The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.

律师的解释充满了法律行话。

B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

提名

Meaning

The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.

Example

Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.

她的奖项提名让大家都感到惊讶。

B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

硬件

Meaning

the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor

Example

The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.

公司升级了计算机硬件以提高性能。

A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

聚会

Meaning

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Example

We had a great time at the birthday party.

我们在生日聚会上度过了美好的时光。

C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

增强的, 改进的, 扩展的

Meaning

having been made greater in size or value.

Example

The new software provided augmented reality features.

新软件提供了增强现实功能。

C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

湖泊

Meaning

A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.

Example

We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.

我们在湖泊的平静水域游泳。

A2 noun/adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl/

individual

个体

Meaning

A single human being as distinct from a group; relating to one person.

Example

Each individual has the right to freedom of speech.

每个个体都有言论自由的权利。

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

我们做了初步的计划，下周见面。

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼镜师

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

眼镜师调整了我的新眼镜，以便更好地适应。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的

Meaning

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The new policy had several undesirable consequences.

新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。

C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

顶点

Meaning

The highest point; the top or the apex.

Example

The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.

登山者达到了山顶。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

谦虚的

Meaning

modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance

Example

She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.

她住在一个谦虚的家里，但非常快乐。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。

C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

谦逊

Meaning

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

Example

His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.

他的谦逊常常被同事误解为软弱。

C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

诱惑

Meaning

To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.

Example

The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.

面包店的香气引诱了饥饿的孩子们。

C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning

a city or town that has its own local government

Example

The municipality is planning to build a new library.

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆的

Meaning

Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.

Example

The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.

火灾造成的损失是不可逆的。

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣布

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府宣布了紧急状态。

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

志愿者组织

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织，推广回收。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便的; 难堪的; 麻烦的

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

坏掉的电梯使得到达顶楼变得不方便。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小说家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

小说家花了多年写他的最新小说。

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; 快速

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

汽车达到了每小时100英里的速度。

C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群岛

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

印度尼西亚是一个由成千上万个岛屿组成的群岛。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

神圣不可侵犯

Meaning

free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched

Example

The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.

古老的寺庙几百年来一直保持着神圣不可侵犯。

C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

扭曲

Meaning

To twist into a knotted or distorted form.

Example

The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.

树根开始绕着石头扭曲。

A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

健身房

Meaning

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

Example

He goes to the gym every morning to work out.

他每天早晨去健身房锻炼。

C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

削弱

Meaning

To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.

Example

The long illness enfeebled the old man.

长期的疾病使老人虚弱。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

愤怒的或生气的凝视；强烈和刺眼的光线

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

老师严厉的目光立刻让吵闹的学生安静下来。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

小心

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究人员就不可持续的捕鱼行为发出了警告。

A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解

Meaning

to know the meaning of something; to comprehend

Example

Do you understand the instructions?

你理解这些指示吗?

B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。

B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者