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C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

气动静态的
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
气动静态设计确保在高海拔地区的稳定性。
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

小商品贩子
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
小商品贩子在繁忙的市场里大声推销他的商品。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

叛乱的
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
士兵们在几个月没有工资后变得叛乱了。
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手铐
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
囚犯在被带到法庭之前被镣铐。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

腹侧的
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
鱼的腹侧表面是白色的。
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

轻率的
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
他在没有适当装备的情况下攀登山峰，真是轻率的行为。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

隐喻形式
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
诗人引入了一种梅塔福姆，把意象和结构结合在一起。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨胀
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根开始从土壤中膨胀出来。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

从沙发上移开（罕见用法）
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
外科医生试图去除白内障。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

捕人陷阱
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
那座古老的城堡在入口处有一个人类捕捉陷阱。
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。
C2 noun /mæn əv wɔːr/

Man of war

战舰
Meaning
a warship; a naval vessel equipped with weapons for warfare
Example
The man of war sailed across the ocean to defend the coast.
战舰横渡大洋，保护海岸。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

对话者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
她在辩论中是一个熟练的对话者。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

一种大黑色海鸟，通过潜水捕捉鱼类
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
鸬鹚停在岩石上，潜水后晾干翅膀。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

食人者
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
老虎在村子里成了臭名昭著的人吃人。
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

分枝的
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
这棵分枝的树为整个花园提供了阴凉。
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
他们用全部荣誉埋葬了战士。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

渴望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
她深夜时对巧克力有了强烈的渴望。
C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

弑母
Meaning
The act of killing one's own mother.
Example
The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.
弑母罪震惊了整个城市。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

短暂的
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
青春是美丽的，但它是短暂的。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成的
Meaning
Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.
Example
His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.
他的未完成的想法需要更多的研究才能发展。
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

虐待
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
法律惩罚那些虐待动物的人。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

香脂花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
花园中的香脂花以粉红色和紫色的不同色调美丽地盛开。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

伸肌
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
手臂的伸肌帮助伸直肘部。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

耽搁
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
交通繁忙导致我们到达聚会时迟到。
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

多话
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
他的喋喋不休使得在会议中集中精力变得困难。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

粗鲁
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
拒绝她亲切的邀请将是粗鲁的。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

浑浊
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水的浑浊使得很难看到鱼。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

难闻的
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
那个难闻的房间让所有人迅速离开。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːldrən/

caldron

大铁锅
Meaning
A large metal pot used for boiling liquids or cooking over an open fire.
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a bubbling caldron.
女巫在一个冒泡的锅里搅拌她的药水。
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大桶
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室里堆满了啤酒的大桶。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

叛教者
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
他在放弃自己社群的信仰后，被贴上了叛教者的标签。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

精致的装饰工艺，通常由金或银制成
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
项链上装饰着精致的金质镶嵌工艺。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小争执
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
他们因座位安排发生了小小的争执。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

点燃，激发
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
演讲点燃了观众心中的希望。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体，他们一起合作。
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

贪婪
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
贪婪的房东无缘无故地提高了租金。
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致的
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
目击者给出了与事件不一致的陈述。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

失控的
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
政治家的失控言论引发了争议。
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

罗恩马
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
骑手骑上了一匹罗恩马，身上有斑点的毛皮。
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

与爱相关的
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
诗人的诗句充满了爱情主题。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子结构
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
花园里装饰着一座覆盖着藤蔓的木质格子结构。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

欢庆
Meaning
lively and cheerful activity or celebration
Example
The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.
婚礼充满了欢庆和笑声。
C2 noun /ˌmælˈoʊdər/

malodor

难闻的气味
Meaning
An unpleasant smell; bad odor.
Example
The garbage bin gave off a terrible malodor.
垃圾桶散发出可怕的难闻的气味。
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

挥霍无度
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
国王以奢侈的生活方式而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

苦工
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
他觉得自己像个苦工，一整天都困在重复的任务中。
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

黄麻布
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
农民将谷物存储在黄麻布袋中。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教师
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。
C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

订婚
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
他们的订婚在整个村庄宣布。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

解释
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授试图为他的学生解释相对论的理论。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

地震仪
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
地震仪检测到该地区的强烈震动。
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

花结
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
士兵戴着一个红色的花结在他的帽子上。
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

超额的
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
他的捐赠是超额的，远远超过任何人要求的。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不满的人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
这个不满的人表达了他对政府的不满。
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

乡巴佬; 农民
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
他有着乡巴佬的口音，因为他在一个小镇长大。
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

有常识的
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
在雨天带伞是有常识的。
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静的
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
尽管混乱，他依然保持冷静和平静。
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

仁慈的, 慷慨的
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
仁慈的领导人捐赠了资金以建造医院。
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

神态
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
他严肃的神态让所有人都沉默了。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

提前日期
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
信件被提前日期化，以使其看起来更官方。
C2 verb /ˈkævəl/

cavil

提出无谓的反对
Meaning
to make petty or unnecessary objections
Example
She caviled at every detail of the plan.
她对计划的每个细节都提出了无谓的反对。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

联合
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
两条河流在到达大海之前汇合。
C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

无疑
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
她无疑是这份工作的最佳候选人。
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避开
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
她选择避开垃圾食品，选择更健康的饮食。
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

小酌
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
他喜欢在工作后去当地的酒吧小酌一杯。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

邀请者
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
邀请者在入口处热情地欢迎了客人。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

煽动者
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
这位活动家是真正的煽动者，激励着周围的每个人参加抗议。
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

在黑暗中
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
森林生物在夜晚穿越黑暗。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

灵魂的转生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代哲学家常常讨论灵魂的转生。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不当行为
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
该政治家被指控涉及财务不当行为。
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

邋遢
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
他在沙发上睡觉后，以邋遢的外貌走进了房间。
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗议
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
工人的抗议反对不公平待遇被忽视了。
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

类似于真实
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
这个故事看起来类似于真实，尽管它完全是虚构的。
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

可动的
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
某些细菌是可动的，能够朝营养物质游动。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

过于伤感
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
他喝了几杯后变得情绪化。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

光环
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
这幅画展示了圣人头上方的光环。
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

酒鬼
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
这本小说描绘了一位酒鬼的悲惨堕落，他因酒精失去了一切。
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

逻辑学家
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
亚里士多德被认为是历史上最伟大的逻辑学家之一。
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

法律标准
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
这个决定设立了一个法律标准。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
战争罪行的野蛮行为震惊了整个国际社会。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

石印类型 (印刷表面)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
打印机使用石印类型来制作设计的多个副本。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

分歧
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
会议在委员会成员之间的分歧中结束。
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

蓝血
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
她来自一个拥有数百年王室遗产的蓝血家族。
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬堆
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
村民们建造了一堆火葬堆，以尊重已故者。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

发光现象
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
萤火虫的发光现象照亮了森林。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

光电
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光电效应在太阳能板中是基础。
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

康塔塔
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
合唱团在节日期间演唱了美丽的康塔塔。
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
水果和蔬菜是维持健康身体的重要食物。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

溴
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
溴通常用于水处理化学品中。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

新异教主义
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
新异教主义已获得越来越多的关注，因为人们正在寻找主流宗教的精神替代品。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

不可根除的
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
母亲对孩子的爱是不可根除的。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

震耳欲聋
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
老师那震耳欲聋的声音让嘈杂的教室安静了下来。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

误用词汇
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
他因在公众演讲时的误用词汇而闻名。
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

减轻，抑制
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
他屏住呼吸等待结果时说道。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

偏离主题的
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
他的偏离主题的讲座让学生们对主要话题感到困惑。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
冶金学在工业发展中起着至关重要的作用。
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

星图仪
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
天文学家使用星图仪来识别星座。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

可反射的
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
表面非常可反射，能够将光线反射到不同的方向。
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

骨化
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
随着年龄的增长，一些组织会变得僵硬。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供应部门
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
军队供应部门确保士兵们有足够的物资。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

使用含糊不清的语言
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家的模棱两可让想要清晰答案的选民感到沮丧。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

催讨债务
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
房东一再催促租客支付未付款项。
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

回避, 背离
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
政治家的回避行为让他的支持者感到沮丧。
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

吉尼 (英国旧金币)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
古老的金币价值一个吉尼。
C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning
To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.
Example
The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

减轻
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
律师通过强调客户的艰难童年，试图减轻他的行为。
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
红色绳子被固定在支柱上以引导人群。