B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

个人魅力

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

他的个人魅力帮助他成为一位伟大的领导者。

A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

猫

Meaning

a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws

Example

The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.

猫坐在窗台上看着鸟儿。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

常青

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

Example

Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.

气候变化是科学家的一个长期关注问题。

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

制造商

Meaning

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

Example

The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.

制造商为全球市场生产汽车。

C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

意外收获

Meaning

an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money

Example

The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.

初创公司因一个重要客户提前支付了一整年的费用，获得了意外收获。

C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

Example

The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.

C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平庸

Meaning

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

Example

He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.

他拒绝满足于平庸，努力追求伟大。

A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

无论何时

Meaning

at any time that; every time that; no matter when

Example

Call me whenever you need help.

只要你需要帮助，就给我打电话。

C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

床垫

Meaning

a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort

Example

The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.

欧弗雷特使床铺更适合睡觉。

C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

糖蜜

Meaning

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

Example

The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.

食谱要求加入糖蜜，给面包增加浓郁的味道。

A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

谈话

Meaning

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

Example

Let's talk about your future plans.

我们来谈谈你的未来计划。

B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

出现

Meaning

the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence

Example

The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.

新技术的出现改变了沟通方式。

C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

电解质

Meaning

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.

Example

Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.

电解质有助于维持体内的液体平衡。

C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

主持

Meaning

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

Example

The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

牧师将主持婚礼仪式。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

等级制度

Meaning

A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.

Example

The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.

企业等级制度决定了谁作出最终决定。

C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

缝合

Meaning

A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.

Example

The doctor used a suture to close the wound.

医生使用了缝合线来闭合伤口。

A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

大学

Meaning

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

Example

She is studying law at the university.

她在大学学习法律。

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。

C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

天真无邪的年轻女性

Meaning

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

Example

She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.

她在剧中扮演了那个天真无邪的年轻女性，展现了极大的魅力。

C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂

Meaning

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

Example

Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.

人工防腐剂对健康有害。

B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

钢铁

Meaning

a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon

Example

The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.

建筑物是用钢铁建造的，以确保其耐久性。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

报名

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

她决定报名参加一门语言课程以提高她的技能。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。

C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

伊甸园

Meaning

a place or state of great happiness; paradise

Example

The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.

这个花园就像伊甸园，充满了美丽的花朵和宁静的气氛。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

或

Meaning

used to link alternatives

Example

You can have tea or coffee.

你可以喝茶或咖啡。

C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

犹豫不决

Meaning

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

Example

She gave a halting reply during the interview.

她在面试中给出了迟疑的回答。

B2 adjective /ˈfraɪtfəl/

frightful

可怕的

Meaning

causing fear or horror; very unpleasant

Example

The hikers faced frightful weather conditions on the mountain.

登山者面临着山中可怕的天气条件。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

越来越多

Meaning

more and more over time

Example

People are increasingly concerned about climate change.

人们对气候变化的关注越来越多。

B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning

Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.

Example

She lives in a modest house in the countryside.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

节约成本

Meaning

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.

节约成本的解决方案有利于各行各业。

C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

大规模撤离

Meaning

A mass departure of people from a place.

Example

There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.

罢工开始后，工人们突然发生了大规模撤离。

C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方性法规

Meaning

A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.

Example

The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.

市议会通过了一项新的地方法规，规范街头小贩。

B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

恒定的; 不变的; 稳定的

Meaning

occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady

Example

The machine runs at a constant speed.

机器以恒定的速度运行。

C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

辩论结束程序

Meaning

a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.

Example

The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.

参议院启动了辩论结束程序以结束长时间的辩论。

C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨

Meaning

either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle

Example

He broke his collar-bone in the accident.

他在事故中摔断了锁骨。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会

Meaning

a group of three closely related people or things

Example

The project was managed by a triad of experts.

该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

预定

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

我想为晚餐预订一张桌子。

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

响应者

Meaning

A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case

Example

The survey had over 1,000 respondents.

调查有超过1000名响应者。

C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

胡言乱语

Meaning

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

Example

The children jabbered happily after the show.

孩子们在表演后快乐地胡言乱语。

C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独的, 绝望的

Meaning

extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned

Example

The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.

被遗弃的小狗在雨中看起来如此悲伤。

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

树木在秋天落叶。

A1 noun /iːst/

east

东

Meaning

The direction from which the sun rises; one of the four cardinal points.

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太阳从东方升起。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

异教徒

Meaning

a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen

Example

Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.

古罗马人认为早期基督徒是异教徒。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

民意调查员

Meaning

a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion

Example

The pollster predicted a close election outcome.

民意调查员预测了一个接近的选举结果。

A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

帽子

Meaning

a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors

Example

He always wears a hat when working in the garden.

他在花园工作时总是戴着帽子。

C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

陶土锅

Meaning

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

Example

The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.

陶土锅能在夏天自然保持水的凉爽。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

难以置信地

Meaning

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.

从山顶看到的景色是难以置信地美丽。

C1 verb /ˈdiːmɑːrˌkeɪt/

demarcate

划定

Meaning

to set the boundaries or limits of something

Example

The land was demarcated with fences to avoid disputes.

土地被围栏划定以避免争议。

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸气

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

深吸一口气并缓慢地吸入。

C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

兴奋

Meaning

a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity

Example

The news created great excitation among the fans.

这条新闻在球迷中引起了极大的兴奋。

B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋

Meaning

The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.

Example

The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.

太平洋是地球上最大的海洋。

C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

谈判

Meaning

a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms

Example

The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.

将军们会面商讨投降的条件。

B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

无能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

Example

His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.

他解决问题的无能导致了项目的延误。

B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

魔鬼

Meaning

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

Example

The story warned children about making deals with the devil.

这个故事警告孩子们不要与魔鬼做交易。

A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

发现

Meaning

to find something for the first time

Example

Scientists discovered a new planet last year.

科学家去年发现了一颗新行星。

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

基督徒

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

她是一个虔诚的基督徒，每个星期天都会去教堂。

B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

双层巴士

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

红色的双层巴士是伦敦的一个著名象征。

B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

专注

Meaning

Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.

Example

Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.

在工作时间保持专注提高了生产力。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

通常

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

这个短语通常在日常语言中使用。

C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

毅力

Meaning

Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.

Example

His grit and hard work led him to success.

他的毅力和努力工作让他获得了成功。

B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

猎人

Meaning

a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

Example

The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.

猎人追踪鹿穿越森林。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

轻罪

Meaning

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

Example

He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.

他因公共扰乱而被罚款，犯了轻罪。

C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

疯狂

Meaning

mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally

Example

The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.

那个疯狂的人在街上大喊胡言乱语。

C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

悔恨

Meaning

A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.

Example

He felt compunction after lying to his friend.

他说谎后感到悔恨。

C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

无处不在

Meaning

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Example

Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.

社交媒体在年轻人中变得无处不在。

A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

诚实

Meaning

free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere

Example

She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.

她被认为是一个诚实和值得信赖的人。

C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

统治

Meaning

the exercise of control or influence over someone or something

Example

The empire sought domination over its neighbors.

帝国寻求对其邻国的统治。

A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

因为

Meaning

for the reason that; since

Example

He stayed home because it was raining.

他因为下雨待在家里。

C1 adjective eɪˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

asynchronous

异步的

Meaning

Of or requiring a form of computer control timing protocol in which a specific operation begins upon receipt of an indication that the preceding operation has been completed.

Example

Asynchronous courses allow students to learn at their own pace.

异步课程允许学生以自己的节奏学习。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

非居民

Meaning

a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently

Example

Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.

非居民学生通常支付更高的学费。

B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

无线; 无电缆

Meaning

operating without wires; using radio waves for communication

Example

My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.

我的无线耳机提供了出色的音质，完全没有电缆。

B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天花板

Meaning

the upper interior surface of a room

Example

The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.

大厅的天花板被美丽地油漆了。

C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化

Meaning

The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.

Example

The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.

贸易政策的自由化吸引了外国投资。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈtru/

Untrue

错误的; 不正确的

Meaning

not true; false; incorrect

Example

His statement about the incident was completely untrue.

他关于事件的陈述完全是错误的。

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接; 完全; 毫不保留

Meaning

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Example

She rejected the proposal outright.

她直接拒绝了那个提案。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

艺术家的作品是创造力中的超越的象征。

C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

混杂物

Meaning

A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.

Example

The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.

这篇文章是一些不相关的想法的混杂物。

A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

bacchanalian

与酗酒相关的

Meaning

Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.

Example

The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.

学生们在考试后举办了一场与酗酒相关的派对。

C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

软化皮肤的物质

Meaning

a substance that softens or soothes the skin

Example

She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.

她用了一种伊摩利安特面霜来治疗她的干燥皮肤。

B1 noun /prəʊ/

pro

职业选手

Meaning

a professional, especially in sports; or a person who is in favor of something

Example

He plays tennis like a pro.

他像职业选手一样打网球。

C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

沮丧

Meaning

a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits

Example

She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.

她在听到坏消息后，处于一种沮丧的状态。

B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

陪审团

Meaning

a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence

Example

The jury found him guilty of the crime.

陪审团裁定他犯有罪行。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

她很社交，容易交到朋友。

B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

热带雨林

Meaning

A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.

亚马逊热带雨林是数百万种物种的家园。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芬芳的

Meaning

having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one

Example

The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.

花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。

B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

刺

Meaning

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

Example

Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

小心玫瑰丛中的刺。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一致性, 连贯性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

质量的一致性是客户满意的关键。

C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

阻碍

Meaning

to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement

Example

The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.

倒下的树挡住了路几个小时。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

上腭; 区分不同味道的能力

Meaning

the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors

Example

The chef created dishes to please every palate.

厨师创造了让每个味蕾都满足的菜肴。

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自动驾驶车辆

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自动驾驶车辆正在革新交通运输的未来。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

无声的; 完全安静的

Meaning

making no sound; completely silent

Example

She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.

她走过房子，步伐无声，以免吵醒宝宝。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派支持者

Meaning

A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.

Example

The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.

辩论迅速变得党派化，每一方都在捍卫自己的议程。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽毛状的

Meaning

Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.

Example

The fern has a pennate leaf structure.

蕨类植物的叶片结构是羽毛状的。

C1 adjective /ˈfɛrəl/

feral

野生的

Meaning

existing in a wild or untamed state; not domesticated

Example

The feral cat roamed the streets at night.

那只野猫在晚上游荡在街头。

A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

橱柜

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes

Example

She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.

她把所有的盘子和碗放进了厨房的橱柜里。

A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜜蜂

Meaning

a flying insect that produces honey and can sting

Example

The bee collected nectar from the flower.

蜜蜂从花朵中采集了花蜜。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

与树相关

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

猴子是树栖动物，它们大部分时间都待在树上。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

使惊叹

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔术师的最后一个把戏使观众惊叹。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

打碎

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

玻璃会碎掉，如果你把它摔下去。

A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死

Meaning

to stop living; to cease to exist

Example

The flowers will die without water.

花儿没有水就会死。

C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

Example

She tends to nitpick about every little detail.

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

起义者

Meaning

A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.

Example

The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.

军队在袭击后逮捕了几名起义者。

C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友善

Meaning

Cheerful friendliness and geniality.

Example

The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.

会议充满了笑声和友善。

C2 noun /noʊl/

Knoll

小山丘；土堆

Meaning

a small rounded hill or mound

Example

The old oak tree stood majestically on top of the grassy knoll.

那棵老橡树雄伟地站在覆盖着草的小山丘上。

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

预言的

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

他的预言之言在多年后实现了。

C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩

Meaning

A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.

Example

The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.

古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。

C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

激怒

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His unfair remarks enraged the audience.

他的不公正言论激怒了观众。

B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

天才

Meaning

exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability

Example

Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.

爱因斯坦因其在物理学上的开创性贡献而被认为是天才。

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。

B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

激光

Meaning

a device that emits a concentrated beam of light

Example

The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.

医生使用激光进行眼部手术。

B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning

a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful

Example

He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.

C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

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。

C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

虚伪的

Meaning

behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values

Example

It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.

在讲诚实的同时撒谎是虚伪的。