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B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

冷酷无情
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
房东是个冷酷无情的人，拒绝帮助贫困家庭。
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

讲台
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
教授在开始讲座之前，把笔记放在讲台上。
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密地
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
交易是在秘密地进行的，以避免公众审查。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

下船
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
乘客在船停靠后下船。
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
森林是濒危动物的庇护所。
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

微弱的愿望
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
他对绘画的兴趣从未超越一个微弱的愿望。
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。
A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

刀
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
她用一把锋利的刀切菜做晚餐。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反气旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
一个反气旋带来了晴朗的天气。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

关键时刻
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
在这个关键时刻，公司必须决定是扩展还是裁员。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

讽刺的
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
讽刺漫画嘲笑了政府的新政策。
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

铝
Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
铝常用于制造罐头和飞机部件。
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周围; 四周; 大约
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
看看四周，你会看到许多美丽的花朵。
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

假设
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
他的计划是基于市场将迅速恢复的假设。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

杰出; 荣誉的; 著名的; 拥有尊严的外观或举止
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
他是大学里一位杰出的教授。
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
艺术家在学校的墙上画了一幅美丽的壁画。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

虚弱的
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
与他更强大的同学相比，他感觉自己很虚弱。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
他几秒钟就把啤酒喝完了。
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

惊叹
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
人们对他们的周围环境感到惊叹。
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

邻居
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
我的邻居在我糖用完时借给了我一些糖。
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

韭菜
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
这道汤是用土豆和韭菜做的。
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮动
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
船在平静的湖面上轻轻浮动。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑驳的
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
蛇的斑驳皮肤帮助它融入森林地面。
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

司机
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
出租车司机知道通过繁忙城市的所有捷径。
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。
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

压制
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
她试图用围巾压制她的笑声。
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。
B1 noun /nɛt/

net

网
Meaning
a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things
Example
The fisherman cast his net into the sea.
渔夫把他的网投进了海里。
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

断言
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
她决定在会议上主张她的权威。
A2 noun /bænd/

band

乐队
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
乐队在音乐会上现场表演。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

冒犯
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
他的粗鲁评论冒犯了会议上的许多人。
B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning
a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa
Example
He is an Arab living in Dubai.
A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

穿越
Meaning
to go from one side to another, or to pass through
Example
We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.
我们通过一座木桥过了河。
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

澄清
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
经理要求对项目细节进行澄清。
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
科学发现继续塑造我们对世界的理解。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波动的
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
她穿过波动的窗帘走了。
B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

违反
Meaning
A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.
Example
The company faced a breach of data security.
该公司面临数据安全的违反。
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

机构
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
餐厅是城市中新建立的机构。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

发音
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
她可以完美地发音法语单词。
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

发出嘶嘶声
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
演员为了戏剧效果，用嘶嘶声说出了他的台词。
B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

进化
Meaning
the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form
Example
The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.
进化论解释了物种如何随着时间变化。
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

计算
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
复杂的计算对AI模型来说是必须的。
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

严格地; 不妥协地
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
这些规则在这个机构中被严格执行。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrljuː/

purlieu

周边区域
Meaning
The area near or surrounding a place; an outlying or neighboring district.
Example
They spent the afternoon exploring the purlieus of the ancient city.
他们在探索古城的普尔柳地区度过了下午。
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

激动人心
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
这次旅行是一次激动人心的经历。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
锦标赛将在下个月举行。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

卡住
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
门被卡住了，打不开。
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

沉着冷静
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
他沉着冷静的性格使他成为了一个伟大的领导者。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

在……前面
Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
她站在建筑物前面。
B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

记者
Meaning
A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.
Example
The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.
外国记者从巴黎进行现场直播报道。
A2 verb /triːt/

treat

治疗
Meaning
to behave toward someone or something in a particular way
Example
The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.
医生在我恢复期间对我进行了非常细心的治疗。
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

发展性的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
早期儿童是学习的关键发展性阶段。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙的含义
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
他的演讲具有政治性含义，难以忽视。
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

争论
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
他们经常争论政治。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

颜色
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
你最喜欢的卧室墙面涂什么颜色？
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体的
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
委员会召开了一个全体会议，讨论所有重要事项。
A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

显然
Meaning
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Example
Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.
显然，他没有读说明书。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

突然的河流泛滥
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
暴风雨过后，河流变成了猛烈的freshet。
A2 noun, verb /ˈmætər/

matter

问题 / 重要
Meaning
A subject or situation under consideration; to be important.
Example
It doesn’t matter what others think.
不在乎别人怎么想。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批评
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
该政策遭到公众的严厉批评。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

用于系船或拖船的粗绳
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
水手们用一根重的豪泽把船固定在码头。
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

变形
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
毛毛虫将变成一只蝴蝶。
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

狡猾的, 精明的, 狡诈的
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
狡猾的狐狸再次躲过了猎人的追捕。
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

肾脏
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
喝足够的水有助于保持肾脏健康。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
你的星座是什么？
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

应该
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
你应该尊重长辈。
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

有吸引力地
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
这个房间用柔和的灯光和植物装饰得很有吸引力。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置换
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
通过尝试所有可能的拼图块置换，可以解决这个难题。
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

青少年
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
她在一个小镇度过了她的青少年岁月。
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地区; 区域; 地带
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
这个地区因其葡萄酒生产而闻名。
B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

用剪刀剪
Meaning
to cut with or as if with scissors
Example
The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.
裁缝整齐地剪了布料。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
预期的增长超出了城市的容量。
B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星
Meaning
The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war
Example
Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.
科学家们正在计划在下一个十年进行载人火星任务。
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

废除
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
废除奴隶制是人权历史上的一个重要里程碑。
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

除非
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
除非雨停了，否则我们不去。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrəriz/

contraries

对立的事物
Meaning
things that are completely different or opposite to each other
Example
Freedom and slavery are contraries in every sense.
自由与奴隶制在各个方面都是对立的。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

脊柱
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
他在事故中伤了他的脊柱。
A1 noun /hoʊˈtɛl/

hotel

酒店
Meaning
A building where people pay to stay and sleep, usually for short periods.
Example
We stayed at a hotel near the beach.
我们住在靠近海滩的酒店。
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

远程
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
他们在旅行期间住在一个偏远的村庄。
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

小羊
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
小羊到处跟着它的母亲。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

多个; 多样的; 不同的
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
她在事故中受了多次伤。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。
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 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

悲惨; 不幸; 引起痛苦
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
他失去工作后感到非常痛苦。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
她在大学学习生物科学。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɛn.zid/

frenzied

狂乱
Meaning
Wildly excited or uncontrolled
Example
The frenzied crowd cheered as the band took the stage.
疯狂的人群为乐队登台而欢呼。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

变得苍白
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神经科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
神经科学研究有助于理解记忆保持。
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

乏味的; 单调的; 无聊的; 傻的;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
这次演讲非常乏味和无聊。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

微观宇宙
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
这个小镇是整个国家的微观宇宙。
A2 verb /hiːt/

heat

加热
Meaning
to make or become hot or warm
Example
Please heat the soup before serving.
请在上菜前加热汤。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神祇
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
这座寺庙奉献给一位印度神祇。
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

管道
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
水管工修理了坏掉的管道。
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

蚯蚓养殖
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
蚯蚓养殖为土壤提供自然养分。
B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

惊讶
Meaning
Great surprise or amazement.
Example
She looked at the magician with astonishment.
她带着惊讶看着魔术师。
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

复杂
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
他面临一个复杂的法律问题。
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

幻想的，不现实的
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
他的幻想的想法常常让现实主义者困惑。
B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

石榴
Meaning
a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice
Example
The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.
石榴籽又甜又清新。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

隶属关系
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
他与公司的隶属关系持续了十年。
C1 noun /ˈlænd.slaɪd/

Landslide

山体滑坡
Meaning
a collapse of a mass of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff; an overwhelming victory in an election
Example
Heavy rains triggered a massive landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
暴雨引发了一场巨大的山体滑坡，堵塞了山路。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄辩家
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
雄辩家凭借其雄辩技巧吸引了听众。
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

伙伴
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
他是我在漫长旅程中的伴侣。
A2 noun /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/

Blanket

毯子
Meaning
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
Example
She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night.
她在寒冷的夜晚把自己裹在温暖的毯子里。
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

收银员
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
收银员扫描了所有商品并计算了总账单。
A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

托盘
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
她把杯子放在木托盘上。
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

战舰舰队
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
西班牙的阿尔马达在1588年向英国进发。