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B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特征
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
善良是一个真正领导力的特征。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
木匠将桌子的边缘斜切。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

计数; 记录; 分数
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
记录你这个月读了多少本书。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

不完整性
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
报告的不完整性导致了项目延误。
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飞机; 平滑
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
木匠用工具来平整木材。
A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

方向, 指令
Meaning
the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do
Example
He asked for directions to the train station.
他询问了去火车站的方向。
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

实体
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
新公司将作为一个独立的法律实体运作。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

包裹
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
他从商店买了一个饼干包裹。
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

可爱
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
那只小狗真可爱！
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

暴行
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
这些暴行震惊了国际社会。
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

可见的; 清晰的; 显而易见的
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
山峰从我们的酒店房间中清晰可见。
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群蜜蜂围绕着树。
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背部
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
孩子们从山坡上滑下来，屁股着地。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公开宣誓
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地公开宣誓忠诚于事业。
C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

无意义的, 傻的
Meaning
lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless
Example
The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.
这部电影因其无意义的对话而受到批评。
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
餐厅提供城里最好的牛排。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
她搅拌汤，以确保它不会烧焦。
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

显著的; 明显的; 独特的
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
她的表现有了显著的改善。
C2 noun /feɪnt/

feint

假动作, 伪装动作
Meaning
a deceptive or pretended movement, especially in fighting or sports
Example
The boxer made a feint to the left before striking to the right.
拳击手在打右拳之前做了一个左侧的假动作。
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

洗澡
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
我每天早上上班前洗澡。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

玻璃状
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
这种矿物有玻璃状的光泽。
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

人权
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
人权保护个人自由。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃ.uː nʌt/

Cashew Nut

腰果
Meaning
a kidney-shaped nut with a creamy texture and mild flavor
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in cooking and as a healthy snack.
腰果常用于烹饪和作为健康的零食。
C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

区分特征
Meaning
A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.
Example
The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.
人类的区分特征是他们的抽象思维能力。
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

蘑菇
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
披萨上撒上了新鲜的蘑菇。
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

传播
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
整个社区充满了希望的传播。
B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

瘙痒
Meaning
to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire
Example
My skin itches from the mosquito bites.
我的皮肤因蚊子叮咬而发痒。
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

石墨
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
艺术家用石墨铅笔勾画了肖像。
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

孤单
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
她更喜欢独自一人在她的公寓里生活。
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

失踪
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
许多年轻人错失了经济机会。
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

学习者
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
她学得很快。
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

尖锐或讽刺的
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
评论家的尖锐评论冒犯了作者。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊst ˌɒfɪs/

post office

邮局
Meaning
a public building or agency where mail is sent, received, and other postal services are provided
Example
I went to the post office to mail a package.
我去邮局寄了一个包裹。
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

发出高音尖锐的吱吱声
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
那扇旧门在她打开时发出了咯吱声。
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

童话故事
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
孩子们喜欢在睡觉前听童话故事。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

强行介入
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
他不想打扰他们的私人对话。
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

门诊病人
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
病人是门诊患者，不需要卧床休息。
C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

使困惑
Meaning
to make someone agitated or confused
Example
The unexpected question flustered him.
这个意外的问题让他感到困惑。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

闯入者
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
他在私人家庭聚会中感到像一个闯入者。
A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

盘子
Meaning
a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food
Example
Please put the rice on your plate.
请把米饭放到你的盘子里。
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

浪漫
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
他们的罗曼史始于他们在大学图书馆相遇时。
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

麻雀
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
麻雀愉快地从树枝上啁啾。
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
他在会议中犯了一个大错误，忘记了客户的名字。
C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

快速和愉快的准备
Meaning
Brisk and cheerful readiness.
Example
He accepted the challenge with alacrity.
他以 alacrity 接受了挑战。
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

基督
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
基督是基督教信仰的核心。
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢的
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
勇敢的士兵毫不犹豫地带领他的部队进入战斗。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。
A2 noun /test/

test

测试
Meaning
A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.
Example
Vehicle tests reduce emissions.
车辆测试减少排放。
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

拍摄
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
电影的拍摄花费了几个月的时间。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

无忧无虑的，轻松的，无忧的
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
她有着无忧无虑的态度，从不担心明天。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

有效的
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
她的有效努力为社区带来了和平。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

奉承
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
服务员对每个顾客鞠了一躬。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

有争议的；可疑的
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
案件中的事实是有争议的，需要进一步调查。
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

破旧
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
那座破旧的老房子几乎要坍塌了。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

监狱
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
他因犯下罪行而被送进监狱。
C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

易怒的
Meaning
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
Example
His irascible nature often got him into trouble.
他易怒的性格常常使他陷入麻烦。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

修改
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
我们需要修改计划以包括更多细节。
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故发生后，交通陷入了停滞。
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

协议
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
协议加强了伙伴关系。
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 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

涂抹仪式
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
新领导人的涂抹仪式是一项神圣的仪式。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小领主
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
那个傲慢的小领主尽管缺乏经验，仍要求尊重。
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

助手
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
主教任命了一位助手来协助他完成职责。
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

相关的
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
书中的相关页面详细解释了该过程。
B1 verb /ɪmˈbærəs/

embarrass

Meaning
to cause someone to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed
Example
His rude comment really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

垃圾; 废物; 低质量或低价值的东西
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
请在离开之前拿出垃圾。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

用于粘接砖块的混合物 / 小型火炮
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
工人们在砖块之间涂抹了灰泥。
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

小丑; 愚人
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
宫廷小丑用机智的评论和有趣的把戏娱乐国王。
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

足够的; 适合目的的; 满意的
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
我们有足够的时间来完成这个项目。
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

红薯
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
烤红薯是健康美味的配菜。
A1 preposition /baɪ/

by

通过
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
这本书是通过一位著名的作者写的。
C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

寡言
Meaning
reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little
Example
He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.
他是一个寡言的人，在会议上很少发言。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

欢庆
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
胜利之后有很多欢庆。
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

堵塞
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
管道因矿物沉积物而被堵塞。
B1 noun /ˈtriːtmənt/

Treatment

治疗
Meaning
medical care given to a patient for an illness or injury; the action of treating someone or something
Example
The doctor recommended a new treatment for her condition.
医生为她的病情推荐了新的治疗方法。
B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣
Meaning
To send off to a destination or for a purpose.
Example
A team was dispatched quickly.
一支队伍被迅速派遣。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

失控
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
愤怒的人群在裁决宣布后失控地奔跑。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
这个角色被描绘成一个好色的老男人。
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

声音
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
她有一个迷人的声音，吸引了观众。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
办公室生活的平凡可能是令人疲惫的。
B2 noun /ˈɪmɪɡrənt/

immigrant

移民
Meaning
a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year.
今年这座城市接纳了许多新的移民。
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

份额
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
每个合作伙伴都收到了公司利润的相等份额。
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

中和
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
药物帮助中和了他体内的毒素。
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

俏皮
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
他戴着一顶俏皮的帽子，给人一种迷人的感觉。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
在一天内完成这个项目是不可能的。
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

营养物
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
土壤为植物提供养分。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

天顶
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
她的事业在1990年代末达到了天顶。
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

和谐的音调
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
演讲者的演讲充满了和谐的音韵和节奏。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːɡə/

saga

长篇故事
Meaning
A long story of heroic achievement, or a long, complex series of events.
Example
The company's rise and fall became a corporate saga.
公司的兴衰成为了一部企业传奇。
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

通过钙盐沉积变硬
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
随着时间的推移，组织开始钙化并失去柔韧性。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

划界
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
公共和私人土地之间的划界已被明确标记。
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

有壳鱼
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
有壳鱼以其独特的保护性外壳而闻名。
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

创立
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
他们在1995年成立了公司。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。
A2 verb /ˈeksərsaɪz/

exercise

锻炼
Meaning
to do physical activity; to use or practice
Example
I exercise at the gym three times a week.
我每周三次在健身房锻炼。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

干枯
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
干枯的叶子在他的脚下碎裂。
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一口喝下
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
他在长时间工作后，一口气喝完了一杯啤酒。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

使模糊
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
他的思维因疲劳而模糊不清。
A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

软件
Meaning
the programs and other operating information used by a computer
Example
He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.
他安装了软件以提高计算机的性能。
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

椭球体
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
地球不是一个完美的球体，而是一个扁球体。
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

值得尊敬的
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
她值得尊敬的成就鼓舞了整个社区。
C2 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən/

aggradation

通过沉积物沉积形成土地的过程
Meaning
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
Example
Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks.
加格雷德森有助于河岸自然扩展。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntɪnəl/

sentinel

哨兵
Meaning
A soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
Example
A sentinel stood at the entrance of the camp.
一个哨兵站在营地的入口处。
B1 noun /ˈfes.tə.vəl/

Festival

节日; 庆典;
Meaning
a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons; an organized series of concerts, films, etc.
Example
The music festival attracted thousands of visitors from around the world.
音乐节吸引了来自世界各地的成千上万的游客。
B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

熔合
Meaning
To join or blend two or more things together into one.
Example
The two metals fused under high heat.
这两种金属在高温下融合。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

完全的交通阻塞或停滞状态
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
一次重大事故导致了市中心的交通堵塞。
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

在
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
书在桌子上。
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

猖獗
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
腐败在市政府中蔓延。
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X光; X射线
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
医生让他拍一张X光片。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期的
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
初期的风暴使天空变得阴暗而沉重。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

调查
Meaning
to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information
Example
The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.
警方将彻底调查此事件。
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

剧烈的痛苦
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
他在对朋友撒谎后感到一阵罪恶感的剧烈痛苦。
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。