B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

egotistical

自私的

Meaning

Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.

Example

Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.

她自私的行为使得她很难维持友谊。

A2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ʃənt/

Patient

幸福

Meaning

able to wait calmly; tolerant

Example

She was very patient with her young students.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

紧急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

病人需要紧急医疗照顾。

B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

坚固的; 稳定的; 强大的; 不屈服于压力的

Meaning

solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure

Example

She has a firm grip on the rope.

她紧握着绳子。

B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

跳过

Meaning

to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly

Example

He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.

他决定跳过早餐，直接去上班。

C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敌意

Meaning

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

Example

The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.

谈判以敌意的氛围结束。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

眨眼

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

她迅速眨眼清除眼中的灰尘。

C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

象形文字的

Meaning

Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.

Example

The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.

考古学家仔细研究了象形文字铭文。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

a strong desire for something

Example

She has a craving for chocolate every evening.

她每晚都渴望吃巧克力。

C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

杰出

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

她因出色的表现获得了奖项。

C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物

Meaning

An insect or other organism with six legs.

Example

The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.

科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。

B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

边缘; 极限; 门槛

Meaning

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

Example

She was on the verge of tears.

她几乎要哭出来了。

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。

C1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərɪŋ/

retiring

害羞

Meaning

Shy and reserved; avoiding social contact.

Example

She is a quiet, retiring woman who avoids attention.

她是一个安静、害羞的女人，避免引起注意。

C1 verb /pɛk/

Peck

啄

Meaning

To strike or bite something with a beak; to eat in small bites.

Example

The hen began to peck at the grains scattered on the ground.

母鸡开始啄地面上散落的谷物。

A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

枣

Meaning

sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees

Example

Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.

日期通常在斋月期间食用，用来打破禁食。

C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning

harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing

Example

His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.

A1 noun /ˈpɛnsəl/

pencil

Meaning

an instrument for writing or drawing, typically made of wood with a graphite core

Example

He drew a picture with a pencil.

A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

她给了我她巧克力的一部分。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

屈膝礼

Meaning

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

Example

She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.

她在离开舞台前做了一个快速的屈膝礼。

B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

预防

Meaning

To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.

Example

The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.

政府迅速采取行动，预防金融危机。

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

平滑的; 无困难的; 流畅的

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

这条路很平滑，开车很舒服。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

他有正当的理由迟到。

C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

信徒

Meaning

A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.

Example

He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.

他是古典音乐的信徒，每场音乐会都会参加。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。

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 noun /veɪl/

vale

山谷

Meaning

A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.

Example

The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.

村庄隐藏在一个宁静的绿色山谷中。

C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

巧妙

Meaning

Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.

Example

His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.

他的巧妙想法改变了现代物理学。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

延迟 / 放慢

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

资金不足可能会延缓项目的发展。

C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

谵妄

Meaning

An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.

Example

The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.

患者在手术后由于强烈的药物而经历了谵妄。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

一生

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

她在一生中取得的成就，超出了大多数人的梦想。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

他对这个主题的理解相当表面。

A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

灾难

Meaning

a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure

Example

The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.

地震是一次自然灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。

C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

低级文学作品

Meaning

a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value

Example

The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.

这本小说被评论家视为仅仅是一本低级文学作品。

C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

色彩的

Meaning

Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.

Example

The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.

艺术家使用了一个色彩丰富的调色板来创造生动的对比。

C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解

Meaning

Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.

Example

His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.

他的解释如此清晰，以至于每个人都理解了。

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

翡翠

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

翡翠项链在阳光下闪闪发光。

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

科罗拉多河在数百万年间雕刻了大峡谷。

C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

可熔化的

Meaning

Capable of being melted or fused.

Example

The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.

工程师在实验中使用了可熔化的合金。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

汽车

Meaning

A motor vehicle, especially a car.

Example

He drove his auto to the market.

他开车去了市场。

A2 adverb /twaɪs/

twice

两次

Meaning

two times

Example

I have seen that movie twice.

我看过那部电影两次。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

Example

The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

预测

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

专家们尝试预测选举结果。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。

C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

财产征收人

Meaning

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

Example

The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.

财产征收人扣押了租户的车，直到债务清偿。

C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

贵族; 高级身份

Meaning

the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank

Example

He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.

他通过原谅敌人展现了伟大的贵族精神。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

无技能的; 无技术的工人

Meaning

lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills

Example

Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.

许多没有技能的工人正在寻找培训机会。

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

数学的

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

数学方程式很难解。

C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积

Meaning

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

Example

During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.

在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。

A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地方的; 区域性的

Meaning

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

Example

The local people are very friendly.

当地人非常友好。

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

致力的

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

她是一位致力于教学的老师，深切关心她的学生。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

综合症

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

唐氏综合症影响一个人的身体和智力发展。

C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

异端分子

Meaning

a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.

Example

The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.

教会因他的激进思想而宣判他为异端分子。

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

废除

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

政府决定废除过时的条约。

B1 verb /kəˈmjuː.nɪ.keɪt/

communicate

Meaning

to share or exchange information, ideas, or feelings

Example

They used gestures to communicate across the noisy room.

C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

极其高兴

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited.

Example

She was elated when she heard the good news.

她听到好消息时非常高兴。

C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

煽动叛乱的

Meaning

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

Example

The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.

活动家在群众中散发了煽动叛乱的传单。

A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

许可

Meaning

the action of allowing or granting consent

Example

You need permission to enter the restricted area.

你需要许可才能进入限制区域。

B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

瓶颈

Meaning

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

Example

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

窄桥在高峰期间是一个瓶颈。

C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

非道德地

Meaning

In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.

Example

He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.

他以非道德的方式行事，忽视了他的行为后果。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同源词

Meaning

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

Example

The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.

‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

荣休教授

Meaning

having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor

Example

He is a professor emeritus at the university.

他是大学的荣休教授。

B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

通过欺诈手段窃取信息

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

钓鱼邮件通常会欺骗他人泄露密码。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

皱缩的

Meaning

Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.

Example

The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.

那棵皱缩的树在田野中屹立了几个世纪。

C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂热分子

Meaning

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

Example

He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.

由于他严格的政治观点，他被视为狂热分子。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

懊悔的

Meaning

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

She was penitent after shouting at her friend.

她在对她的朋友大喊之后感到懊悔。

C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

过错; 缺点; 由于过错或违法行为而给出的标记

Meaning

a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense

Example

The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.

学生因为多次迟到而得到了一个德梅里特。

B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

识别

Meaning

to recognize; to establish who someone is

Example

Can you identify the suspect?

你能识别嫌疑人吗？

C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

战略洞察力

Meaning

Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.

Example

Strategic insights guide policymaking.

战略洞察力引导政策制定。

C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

独特且个性化

Meaning

Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.

Example

His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.

他的独特行为使他与同事们区别开来。

C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

青木瓜

Meaning

unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.

青木瓜常常用在咖喱和炖菜中。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

性骚扰或不满的喊声或口哨声

Meaning

A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.

Example

The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.

女演员无视人群中的猫叫声。

C2 noun /lɒŋ ˈwɪskəd ˈkætfɪʃ/

Long whiskered catfish

长须鲶鱼

Meaning

A type of freshwater fish with long whisker-like barbels around its mouth

Example

The fisherman caught a long whiskered catfish in the river.

渔夫在河里抓到了一条长须鲶鱼。

C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受赠人

Meaning

A person who receives a gift or donation.

Example

The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.

奖学金基金的受赠人表达了深深的感激之情。

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

上升

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

他在公司的迅速上升让每个人都感到惊讶。

C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比

Meaning

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.

Example

The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.

艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。

C2 adjective /ˈslʌvənli/

slovenly

邋遢

Meaning

Untidy or careless in appearance, habits, or work.

Example

His slovenly appearance made a bad impression at the interview.

他的邋遢外表在面试中留下了不好的印象。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。

C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

无家可归或被遗弃的孩子；流浪的人或动物

Meaning

a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal

Example

The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.

慈善机构帮助无家可归的孩子和流浪者找到家和家庭。

C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

变得疲惫、虚弱或失去热情

Meaning

becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic

Example

After hours of work, his energy was flagging.

经过数小时的工作，他的精力正在减退。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

焦虑不安

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

孩子在长时间的车程中坐立不安。

C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

控制论

Meaning

The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.

Example

Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.

控制论在人工智能中起着至关重要的作用。

B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

幻想; 幻觉或想象

Meaning

a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy

Example

The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.

孩子长大后希望成为一名著名的宇航员。

C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主义

Meaning

The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.

Example

The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.

作家使用平行主义为他的散文增添了节奏。

B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸技巧

Meaning

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

Example

Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.

呼吸技巧有助于减少压力和焦虑。

C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠术

Meaning

The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.

Example

He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.

他在心理学学位课程中学习了催眠术。

B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

烟灰缸

Meaning

a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts

Example

Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.

请使用烟灰缸放你的香烟。

C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

托帕石

Meaning

a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry

Example

The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.

女王的王冠装饰着一颗美丽的蓝色托帕石。

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

推

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

按下按钮以响铃。

C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

主教会议

Meaning

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

Example

The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.

主教会议聚集在一起讨论教会的改革。

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

乌龟

Meaning

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

Example

The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.

乌龟慢慢地穿过沙滩。

C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

六边形

Meaning

A six-sided polygon.

Example

A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.

蜂巢的单元是六边形的。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森林的上层，由树冠形成; 上方遮蔽

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

雨林的天篷为许多鸟类和昆虫提供庇护。

A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

在户外

Meaning

outside a building; the natural environment outside

Example

We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.

我们整个下午都在户外享受新鲜空气。

B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

估计的

Meaning

roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount

Example

The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.

该项目的估计成本为五百万美元。

C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

慷慨

Meaning

great generosity or lavish giving

Example

The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.

医院的建成得益于一位富有捐赠者的慷慨。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

菠萝

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

Example

The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.

菠萝顶部有一冠刺叶。

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

理发

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

我在婚礼前理了发。

C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

法恩（神话生物）

Meaning

a mythological creature that is half human and half goat

Example

The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.

雕塑描绘了一个在森林里跳舞的顽皮法恩。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

迷人

Meaning

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Example

The village is full of charming little houses.

这个村庄充满了迷人的小房子。

B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

主席

Meaning

A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.

Example

The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.

主席确保程序的完整性。

B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

Example

Legal systems ensure justice.

法律系统确保公正。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

可食用的

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

仅应使用可食用的蘑菇进行烹饪。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

connubial

婚姻的

Meaning

Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.

Example

They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.

他们通过蜜月旅行庆祝他们的婚姻幸福。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。

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。

C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

审议

Meaning

Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.

Example

Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.

关于可持续性的审议持续了几个小时。

C2 verb /ˈdɒdə/

dodder

颤抖着走路

Meaning

To move in a weak and unsteady way, especially due to old age.

Example

The old man doddered across the street with a cane.

那位老人拄着拐杖走过街道，步履蹒跚。

C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

挥舞

Meaning

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

Example

He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.

他挥舞着剑把入侵者吓走了。

C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

水罐

Meaning

a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water

Example

The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.

仆人把水罐装满了新鲜的水。

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 /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

卷发器

Meaning

A small roller used for curling hair.

Example

She used a curler to style her hair for the party.

她用卷发器为派对造型她的头发。

C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝血剂

Meaning

a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot

Example

The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.

医生使用了凝血剂来迅速止血。

category

egotistical

Patient

Licence

Urgent

Firm

skip

hostility

blink

hieroglyphic

craving

Sweetmeat

outstanding

hexapod

Verge

prune

retiring

Peck

Dates

abrasive

pencil

part

curtsy

realm

preempt

Smooth

Legitimate

votary

screech

bight

vale

ingenious

retard

delirium

lifetime

superficial

Disaster

Saxophone

potboiler

chromatic

lucid

Emerald

canyon

fusible

auto

twice

matriarch

prognosticate

advent

distrainor

Nobility

Unskilled

mathematical

hoard

Local

committed

syndrome

heretic

abrogate

communicate

elated

seditious

permission

bottleneck

amorally

paronymous

emeritus

phishing

wizened

zealot

Spiral

penitent

Demerit

identify

strategic insights

idiosyncratic

Green Jackfruit

catcall

Long whiskered catfish

donee