C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

宣泄的

Meaning

Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.

Example

Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.

写下情感可能是一次宣泄的体验。

B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

议会的

Meaning

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

Example

The country follows a parliamentary form of government.

这个国家实行议会制政府。

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

播客的音频质量非常好。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

短处

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度性短处对学生行为产生了负面影响。

C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

转变

Meaning

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

Example

The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.

艺术家成功地将简单的粘土转变成美丽的雕塑。

C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 创世

Meaning

The origin or mode of formation of something.

Example

The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.

互联网的起源永远改变了世界。

C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

水蛭

Meaning

an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others

Example

The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.

水蛭在他游泳时附着在他的腿上。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

金融

Meaning

the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something

Example

The company secured finance from a major bank.

公司从一家大银行获得了融资。

C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

紧张的

Meaning

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

Example

The horse was too skittish to ride.

那匹马太紧张，无法骑乘。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

日落

Meaning

the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon

Example

The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.

浪漫的日落把天空涂上金色。

B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

积极回忆

Meaning

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

Example

Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.

积极回忆改善长期记忆和保持能力。

C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

趋势引领者

Meaning

A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.

Example

The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.

该公司被视为科技行业的趋势引领者。

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

我与我的老朋友定期通信。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外壳

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

他在吃之前切去了面包的外壳。

C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般

Meaning

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

Example

They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。

C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

作为宗教修行生活在孤独中的人；远离社会的人

Meaning

a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society

Example

The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.

这位年老的隐士住在山中的一间小屋里，远离文明。

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

表示惊讶的词语

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

哇，那个表演太棒了！

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁

Meaning

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

Example

The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.

城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

有权

Meaning

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

Example

Employees are entitled to paid leave.

员工有权享受带薪休假。

C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进

Meaning

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

Example

The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.

老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。

C2 noun /ˈdrækmə/

drachma

德拉克马

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of Greece before the adoption of the euro.

Example

The old coin collection included a silver drachma.

这枚古老的硬币收藏包括一枚银德拉克马。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

cite

引用

Meaning

to quote; to mention as an example or proof

Example

The lawyer cites relevant case law.

律师引用相关案例法。

A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

人

Meaning

an individual human being

Example

She is a kind person who always helps others.

她是一个善良的人，总是帮助别人。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

马克笔，标记笔

Meaning

an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing

Example

He used a red marker to underline the important points.

他用红色马克笔强调了重要的要点。

C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

微醉; 小或微小

Meaning

slightly drunk; small or tiny

Example

After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.

喝了几杯后，他觉得有点儿tiddli。

B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

积累

Meaning

to gather or collect things gradually over time

Example

She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.

她通过聪明的投资成功地积累了财富。

B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇迹

Meaning

An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws

Example

The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.

病人的康复被医生称为奇迹。

C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

亵渎

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

他在激烈的争论中被指控亵渎。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

弄乱

Meaning

to disturb the order or arrangement of something

Example

The wind disarranged her hair.

风把她的头发弄乱了。

A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

许多

Meaning

A large number or amount; a group or portion.

Example

She bought a lot of books at the fair.

她在集市上买了很多书。

A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

棒球

Meaning

a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases

Example

He loves watching baseball games on TV.

他喜欢在电视上观看棒球比赛。

C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分类学家

Meaning

A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.

Example

The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.

这位分类学家发现了一种新昆虫物种。

A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

笼子

Meaning

a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals

Example

The parrot lives in a large cage.

鹦鹉生活在一个大笼子里。

B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

清除

Meaning

to remove or get rid of something

Example

I need to rid the house of all the clutter.

我需要把家里的杂乱清理掉。

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

实验室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先进的实验室促进了突破性的发现。

C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

斩首

Meaning

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

Example

The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.

历史记载描述了叛徒作为惩罚被斩首的经过。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

冰开始在阳光下融化。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

泻药

Meaning

A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.

Example

The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.

医生为她的病情开了轻度泻药。

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

属于

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

她觉得她真的属于这个团队。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

慷慨地

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

她慷慨地捐钱帮助穷人。

B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

变化

Meaning

to change or differ; to make different

Example

The weather conditions vary throughout the day.

天气条件整天都在变化。

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。

C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告

Meaning

A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.

Example

The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.

牧师对不诚实行为发出了警告。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不得体

Meaning

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Example

His immodest remarks offended the audience.

他的傲慢言辞冒犯了观众。

C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

难以阅读, 脾气坏

Meaning

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

Example

His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.

他的字迹难以阅读，几乎无法辨认。

C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

困境; 为难

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma

Example

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

她在选择接受哪个工作机会时陷入了困境。

C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

制图学

Meaning

The science or practice of drawing maps.

Example

She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.

她在大学学习制图学，以便学会设计地图。

C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

Example

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。

C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

明智

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.

Example

A judicious decision can prevent future problems.

明智的决定可以防止未来的问题。

A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

咬

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

Example

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

那只狗可能会咬，如果它感到受到威胁。

C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自给自足

Meaning

A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.

Example

The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.

这个国家试图实现自给自足，以减少对进口的依赖。

C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

骚扰 / 性虐待

Meaning

to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way

Example

The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.

罪犯因试图猥亵一个孩子而被逮捕。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的

Meaning

open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against

Example

It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.

可以说，科技改善了我们的生活质量。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

不间断空格

Meaning

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

Example

Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.

在HTML中使用 添加一个不会换行的空格。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

嫉妒；对竞争对手的愤恨

Meaning

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

Example

His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.

他对同事升职的嫉妒在工作场所造成了紧张。

C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

辩解

Meaning

to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing

Example

The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.

律师努力工作，为他的客户辩解。

C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

闪烁

Meaning

to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light

Example

The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.

钻石戒指在明亮的灯光下闪耀。

C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

内卷

Meaning

a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished

Example

The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.

这个故事充满了内卷，使得跟随它变得很难。

C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

再次治疗

Meaning

to cure again; to remedy a second time

Example

The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.

医生必须重新治疗伤口，因为它又重新打开了。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。

A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

钓鱼

Meaning

the activity of catching fish

Example

Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.

捕鱼是沿海村庄中流行的活动。

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。

C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海盗

Meaning

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

Example

The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.

这位海盗在加勒比海中航行，寻找宝藏。

B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

编程

Meaning

the process of designing and writing computer programs

Example

He has been learning programming for several months now.

他已经学习编程好几个月了。

C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化

Meaning

to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development

Example

The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.

母鸡会孵化蛋直到它们孵化。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自我控制

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

似乎合理或可能

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

他的借口看起来似乎有道理，但我心存疑虑。

A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

高兴; 快乐; 喜悦;

Meaning

happy; pleased; delighted;

Example

I am glad to see you after such a long time.

我很高兴在这么长时间后见到你。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

即将到来

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

公司宣布了即将到来的产品发布。

C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

相似; 类似

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.

这两幅画之间的相似性表明它们是由同一位艺术家创作的。

C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

短暂的时尚

Meaning

Following a temporary trend or fashion

Example

Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.

穿着霓虹服装在1980年代是一种时尚。

C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

亮片

Meaning

A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.

Example

Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.

她的裙子上覆盖着银色的亮片，在光线下闪闪发光。

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

糟糕

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

他在考试中表现得很差。

B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民

Meaning

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

Example

Immigration policies vary from country to country.

移民政策因国家而异。

C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

预定

Meaning

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

Example

They believed their paths were predestined by fate.

他们相信他们的道路是命运注定的。

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

护送

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

卫兵护送来访者到办公室。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大书或手稿

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

图书馆里有一本古老的莎士比亚大书。

C1 verb /pɜːrdʒ/

purge

清除

Meaning

To remove unwanted feelings, people, or things; to cleanse or purify.

Example

The new leader promised to purge corruption from the government.

新领导承诺清除政府中的腐败。

A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解决

Meaning

to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty

Example

The detective finally solved the mysterious case.

侦探终于解决了神秘案件。

C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的

Meaning

not telling the truth; lying

Example

The politician was known for his mendacious statements.

那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。

A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

丈夫

Meaning

A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.

Example

Her husband is very supportive of her career.

她的丈夫非常支持她的职业。

C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱

Meaning

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.

他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。

C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定

Meaning

To fasten or secure something tightly.

Example

They battened down the hatches before the storm.

他们在风暴之前把舱口牢牢固定。

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

她是最优秀的候选人，因此她被选中担任这份工作。

B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

承运人

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

航空公司是该国最大的承运人。

A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

助手

Meaning

a person who helps or supports another, often in a job

Example

She works as an assistant in a law firm.

她在一家律师事务所做助理。

C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

鼹鼠

Meaning

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

Example

The mole dug tunnels under the garden.

鼹鼠在花园下挖了隧道。

C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

不安的

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

他听到坏消息后看起来很不安。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

她在一家以色列公司工作。

A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

将

Meaning

used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination

Example

I shall return before sunset.

我将在日落之前回来。

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。特性。

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

环境的平静本质有助于治愈。

C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

批准 / 赞扬

Meaning

approval or praise

Example

The plan won the approbation of the board members.

这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商业

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国际商务在最近几年显著增长。

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

傻瓜

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

不要做傻瓜，动动脑子！

C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄辩

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.

Example

Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.

她雄辩的演讲激励了整个观众。

C2 noun /kəˈrɑːləri/

corollary

直接或自然的结果

Meaning

a direct or natural consequence or result

Example

One corollary of the new policy was increased public awareness.

新政策的一个结果是公众意识的提高。

C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遗嘱附录

Meaning

a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will

Example

He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.

他在遗嘱中添加了一份附录，以包括他的孙女。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未修改的

Meaning

not changed from its original form or state

Example

The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.

这些数据以未修改的形式用于分析。

C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

神权政治

Meaning

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

Example

The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.

这个国家被作为一个神权政治统治，宗教领袖拥有最高的权力。

B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数

Meaning

A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.

Example

The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.

法律旨在保护少数民族的权利。

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

股份, 风险

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

他在新公司拥有重大股份。

B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

善良的

Meaning

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

Example

She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.

她作为一位善良的老师而闻名，总是帮助她的学生。

B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

庇护所

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

难民在邻国寻求庇护。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子

Meaning

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages

Example

Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.

罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。

A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

内衣

Meaning

clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin

Example

She bought new underwear from the department store.

她在百货商店买了新的内衣。

C1 noun/verb /skɜːrdʒ/

scourge

Meaning

A source of great pain or punishment; to whip or inflict suffering on someone.

Example

Disease and poverty remain a scourge in many regions.

C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

通过加密或编码技术保护信息的实践

Meaning

The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques

Example

Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.

现代加密学确保了安全的在线交易。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨碍

Meaning

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

Example

The new regulations could stymie small businesses.

新规章可能会阻碍小型企业的发展。

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。

B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

吉普车

Meaning

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

Example

The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.

吉普车轻松地爬上了崎岖的山坡。

B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

拳击手; 平角内裤; 拳师犬

Meaning

a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog

Example

The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.

那名拳击手在冠军赛前每天早上刻苦训练。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

Example

The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

衍生物

Meaning

Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.

Example

The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.

这部电影因过于模仿早期作品而受到批评。

A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

唱歌

Meaning

to make musical sounds with the voice

Example

She sings beautifully in the choir.

她在合唱团里唱得很美