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C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂缝 / 巨大差异
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
两个政党之间有一个巨大的裂缝。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
选举充满了政治欺诈。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

鱼类学
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
他在大学获得了鱼类学学位。
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
他们举行了灵媒会议，以联系已故的祖母。
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

冠军 / 胜利者
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
他是拳击比赛的新冠军。
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。
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕迹
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
她在地图上描绘了河流的路径。
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
公司保持透明的商业实践。
B1 adverb /ˈdiːp.li/

Deeply

深深地; 强烈地; 深刻地
Meaning
to a great depth; intensely; profoundly
Example
She breathed deeply before making her decision.
她在做决定前深深地吸了一口气。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 来源; 根源; 原因
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
我们需要找到这个问题的根源，才能永久解决它。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。
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。
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

烤面包机
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
我把两片面包放进烤面包机里做早餐。
C2 adjective /pruːˈdɛnʃəl/

prudential

审慎的
Meaning
involving or showing prudence, especially in financial or business matters
Example
The bank has set prudential rules to protect depositors.
银行制定了审慎的规则以保护存款人。
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

即; 特别是;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
三个城市，即巴黎、伦敦和罗马，被参观。
B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸福
Meaning
large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides
Example
The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定收入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定收益投资提供可靠的回报。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

使兴奋
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
出国旅行的想法让她感到兴奋。
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

湿的; 浸湿的;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
我的衣服还因为下雨而湿了。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

不活跃的
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
这座火山已休眠超过一个世纪。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
这座寺庙有一种神秘的氛围，令人敬畏。
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

神圣的灵感
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
诗人在突然的神圣灵感下写下了诗句。
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

顽皮的, 活泼的
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
小狗很顽皮，在花园里跑来跑去。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

恶魔般的
Meaning
characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil
Example
He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.
他发出了一声恶魔般的笑声，吓坏了所有人。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
猎户座是最著名的星座之一。
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa鱼
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Hilsa鱼在孟加拉文化中被视为美味佳肴。
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮肤的硬化部分
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
由于每天使用工具，他的手掌上长出了一个茧。
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

过去
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
他经常想起自己的过去错误。
C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示
Meaning
The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.
Example
The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.
“玫瑰”这个词的指示是一个花的种类。
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光线
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
一束阳光穿透了云层。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

驱散
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
警方使用催泪瓦斯驱散人群。
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

圣地; 神殿; 圣坛
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
朝圣者前往圣地为健康祈祷。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

反复打击
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波浪整个晚上拍打着海岸线。
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏见观点
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
文章有政治倾向。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

纵火狂
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
纵火狂因点燃多座建筑而被逮捕。
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失误
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
政治家的失误迅速在社交媒体上传播。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

固执
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
固执的打印机在最需要的时候拒绝工作。
C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隐秘, 安静地移动
Meaning
The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.
Example
The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.
猫悄悄地向它的猎物走去。
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

酸奶
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
她在沙拉中加入了新鲜的酸奶，带来了酸味。
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
她受到了同事们的高度尊敬。
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

无礼
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
学生的无礼行为让全班震惊。
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

后悔
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
她将会后悔她信任他那一天。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

概述
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
老师让学生复述这堂课。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

缺乏的
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
他的饮食缺乏必需的维生素。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

脏话
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
当他把锤子掉到脚上时，他喊出了一个脏话。
A2 noun /fɒks/

Fox

狐狸
Meaning
a wild animal related to dogs, with a pointed face and thick fur
Example
The red fox is known for its cunning nature.
红狐以其狡猾的天性而闻名。
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
她故意对朋友们保守了秘密。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

亲切的词语
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
她低声对孩子说了一个亲切的词语。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

叛乱的
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
士兵们在几个月没有工资后变得叛乱了。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

懒惰
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
他被看作是一个没有目标的懒惰年轻人。
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

使惊吓
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
响亮的雷声把孩子们吓坏了。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

水文循环
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
水文循环确保自然界中水的持续流动。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

感觉恶心
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
腐烂食物的气味让她感到恶心。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

实用主义者
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
他是一个真正的实用主义者，他更看重结果而非理想。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良的, 易怒的
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
在丰盛的餐后，他感到消化不良并且不舒服。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇气
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
这位年轻的运动员在决赛中展示了他的勇气。
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

衬衫
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
他穿了一件白衬衫去办公室。
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

明确的; 清晰的; 特定的
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
我们需要明天之前的确定答案。
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

目标
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
实现能源目标对全球进步至关重要。
C1 noun dʒəˈnɛt.ɪk ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

genetic modification

基因修改
Meaning
The process of altering the genetic code of plants or animals.
Example
Genetic modification enhances crop resistance to pests and diseases.
基因修改提高作物对害虫和疾病的抗性。
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

围困, 烦扰
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
该公司因客户不断的投诉而被围困。
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的，令人震惊的，令人惊讶的
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

出租车
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
我们乘坐出租车去餐厅。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

欺诈; 可疑活动; 不道德行为; 欺骗
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
审计揭示了公司财务记录中的一些欺诈行为。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

未支付的; 无薪的
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
她作为一名无薪实习生工作了六个月。
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

捣碎
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
她在上菜前把土豆捣碎了。
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

水管工
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
水管工修好了厨房里漏水的管道。
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
子弹穿透了墙壁。
B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

最终确定
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
协议在讨论后最终确定。
B2 noun /ˈmɒtəʊ/

motto

座右铭
Meaning
A short sentence or phrase that expresses a guiding belief or principle.
Example
Her motto in life is 'never give up.'
她的生活座右铭是'永不放弃。'
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城墙
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
士兵们站在城墙上，观察着敌人的接近。
B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

会议
Meaning
a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting
Example
The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.
年度作家大会在达卡举行。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
这个决定在公众中不受欢迎。
B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

准确; 正确;
Meaning
correct, exact, and without any mistakes
Example
The weather forecast was completely accurate.
天气预报完全准确。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
曾经繁荣的帝国开始衰退成混乱。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
医生给她开了抗生素的处方。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说；泄露秘密
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。
B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

可疑的
Meaning
doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion
Example
His questionable business practices led to an investigation.
他的可疑商业行为导致了一项调查。
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

企业家精神
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
他的企业家精神使他创办了一个成功的创业公司。
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

肌肉
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
规律的锻炼有助于增强你的肌肉。
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

涂抹 / 诽谤
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
孩子把油漆涂在墙上。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

令人信服的; 可信的; 有说服力的; 能使某人相信某事的
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
他的有说服力的论点赢得了整个陪审团。
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
数字0.75是一个十进制数。
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信任
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
他对正义的信念从未动摇。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新的政策旨在改善穷人的生活条件。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

调节
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
一个好的演讲者知道如何调节自己的声音。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

设圈套
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
猎人用网困住了兔子。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

繁重
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
履行合同对公司来说是一项繁重的任务。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
她下周开始一份新工作。
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

除叶
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
农民在收获前除叶了田地。
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
关于新项目有一些报告。
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
新政策是多个先前法律的混合物。
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

有利的
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
天气条件对户外活动很有利。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

扶壁，支撑
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大教堂的墙壁被支撑以防止倒塌。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

不确定地
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
她不确定地看着复杂的说明。
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

负面影响
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
长时间看屏幕对手部肌肉有不良影响。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

快速马或猎马
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
骑士骑着一匹快速的科赛尔进入战斗。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

未开化的; 野蛮的;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
探险者在亚马逊雨林深处遇到一个未开化的部落。
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

考试
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
她为了最后的考试努力学习。
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

斧头
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
伐木工人挥动着他的斧头砍树。
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

罪犯
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
罪犯被判处十年监禁。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

飞机库
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飞机在强烈雷暴中安全地停放在飞机库中。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警觉
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警卫们在夜间保持警觉。
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

发布
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
政府发布了关于数据隐私的新规定。
B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

事先; 提前; 以前
Meaning
in advance; ahead of time; earlier
Example
We prepared everything beforehand.
我们事先准备好了所有的东西。
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主义者
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
禁酒主义者在城里反对酒类销售的运动。
B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

丢弃
Meaning
To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.
Example
He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.
他负责任地处理了那些旧家具。
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

思维
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
她突然有了关于未来的想法。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

绅士风度; 精致
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
她的自然绅士风度和优雅使她在上层社会圈子中非常受欢迎。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 无视力
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲人带着他的导盲犬穿过街道。