C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

法国庄园

Meaning

a large French country house or castle

Example

They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.

他们住在法国的一座美丽的城堡里。

C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

解密

Meaning

The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.

Example

Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.

黑客试图解密机密数据。

C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直

Meaning

At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.

Example

The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.

梯子为了安全被放置在地面上与之垂直。

C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

非常强烈的性欲；强烈的渴望某物

Meaning

very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something

Example

His lust for power corrupted him completely.

他对权力的欲望完全腐蚀了他。

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

增量

Meaning

Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.

Example

Incremental changes ensure sustainability.

增量变化确保可持续性。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

受人尊敬的

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

这位受人尊敬的教授获得了奖项。

C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器

Meaning

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

Example

The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.

商店展示了美丽的陶器罐和碗。

C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

过度放牧

Meaning

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

Example

Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.

过度放牧导致土壤侵蚀和生物多样性的丧失。

C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺骗的

Meaning

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Example

She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.

她给了一个欺骗性的回答，以掩盖真相。

C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸发冷却器

Meaning

a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature

Example

The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.

蒸发冷却器在干燥的气候中效果最好。

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。

C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

全速前进

Meaning

With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.

Example

She rushed headlong into the new project.

她全速前进地投入了新的项目。

C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

久坐的

Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Example

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

久坐的生活方式可能导致多种健康问题。

C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

疑虑

Meaning

feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness

Example

He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.

他对接受这个提议感到严重的怀疑。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

复发

Meaning

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

Example

After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

经过几个月的进展后，他遭遇了复发。

C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

外推

Meaning

Making future estimates based on existing information

Example

Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.

科学家根据过去的数据外推气候变化。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。

C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合作用效率

Meaning

The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.

Example

Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.

提高光合作用效率可以增加作物产量。

C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土

Meaning

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

Example

Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.

农民依赖健康的表土来获得丰收。

C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止

Meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Example

There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.

敌对行动暂时停止。

C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸福

Meaning

to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim

Example

She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。

C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

搞砸

Meaning

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

Example

He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.

他搞砸了演示并让观众感到困惑。

C1 verb /ˈpɪlɪdʒ/

pillage

洗劫

Meaning

to rob or plunder a place, especially during war

Example

The invading army pillaged the village and took all valuables.

入侵军队洗劫了村庄，拿走了所有贵重物品。

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

容易感到恶心、头晕或反感

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

她看到血时感到恶心。

C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花环; 花冠;

Meaning

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

Example

The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.

新娘在传统仪式中佩戴了美丽的花环。

C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

暂时失误; 错误;

Meaning

a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege

Example

There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.

安全中出现了短暂的失误，导致入侵者能够进入大楼。

C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

斑点

Meaning

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

Example

There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.

玻璃桌上有一小片灰尘。

C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

纯净的

Meaning

not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure

Example

She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.

当她听到这个消息时，她感到纯净的快乐。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

预示

Meaning

To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future

Example

Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.

乌云预示着即将来临的暴风雨。

C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

资历, 证明文件

Meaning

a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something

Example

She presented her credentials before starting the new job.

她在开始新工作之前展示了她的资历。

C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

翠鸟

Meaning

a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water

Example

The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.

五彩斑斓的翠鸟潜入池塘抓鱼。

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。

C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

过度的压力

Meaning

An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.

Example

Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.

手指上的过度压力可能导致肌肉骨骼问题。

C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

密谋

Meaning

to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal

Example

They conspired to overthrow the government.

他们密谋推翻政府。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

无精打采

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

她在没有休息的长时间工作后感到无精打采。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不知疲倦的; 坚持不懈的; 永不止步的

Meaning

continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless

Example

Her untiring efforts finally led to success.

她的不知疲倦的努力最终带来了成功。

C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家

Meaning

An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.

Example

Political pundits debated the election results on television.

政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。

C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的或隐藏的

Meaning

Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.

Example

His artistic talent remained latent for years.

他的艺术才华多年来一直处于潜在状态。

C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

悲惨的; 可怜的; 质量差的

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

难民们生活在悲惨的条件下。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸福

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

扰乱

Meaning

To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.

Example

The sudden news unsettled the entire community.

突如其来的消息让整个社区感到不安。

C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止；流产

Meaning

to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately

Example

The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，飞行员决定中止任务。

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 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚犯

Meaning

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example

The prison has over a thousand inmates.

监狱里有超过一千名囚犯。

C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

触觉的

Meaning

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.

Example

The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.

面料的触觉体验柔软而光滑。

C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

阻止

Meaning

To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.

Example

Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.

大雨阻止了野餐的可能性。

C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

花哨的 / 装饰的

Meaning

Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.

Example

She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.

她写了一封充满诗意的花哨信。

C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

戏剧化

Meaning

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

Example

The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.

这本小说被改编成了一部受欢迎的电视系列剧。

C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

陈词滥调

Meaning

An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.

Example

The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.

演讲中充满了老套的陈词滥调，未能激发观众的兴趣。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

寒冷的; 冰冻的

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

寒冷的天气让出去变得困难。

C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

操控

Meaning

to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment

Example

The election was rigged by corrupt officials.

选举被腐败官员操控了。

C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素

Meaning

A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.

Example

A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.

严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。

C1 verb (past) /ˈmɛrɪtɪd/

merited

值得的

Meaning

Deserved or earned something.

Example

Her dedication merited recognition from the community.

她的奉献得到了社区的认可。

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。

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。

C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

分贝

Meaning

a unit used to measure the intensity of sound

Example

The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.

工厂里的噪音水平超过了90分贝。

C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

兴奋或快乐

Meaning

A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

Example

The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.

过山车后的兴奋感真是不可思议。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Deficiency

缺乏; 不足; 不够

Meaning

a lack or shortage of something; inadequacy or insufficiency

Example

The doctor diagnosed a vitamin D deficiency in the patient's blood test.

医生在患者的血液测试中诊断出维生素D缺乏。

C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

沿长度方向; 沿最长的维度

Meaning

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

Example

Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.

沿着长度将纸张对折，这样便于携带。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

能力

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

她在学习新语言方面有很强的能力。

C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化

Meaning

to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice

Example

The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.

政府致力于将环境保护制度化。

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。

C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等等

Meaning

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

Example

We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.

我们需要购买钢笔、纸张、笔记本等等。

C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

精致而美丽

Meaning

Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.

Example

She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.

她戴着一条由珍珠做的精致项链。

C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

推荐人

Meaning

a person who directs someone to another person or service

Example

The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.

推荐人因推荐新客户而获得了奖金。

C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

虚幻的; 看似存在但不真实; 欺骗性的

Meaning

deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading

Example

The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.

轻松赚钱的承诺证明是虚幻和欺骗性的。

C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

比较

Meaning

to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way

Example

He likened her voice to sweet music.

他把她的声音与甜美的音乐相提并论。

C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

可想的

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe

Example

It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.

很难相信这样的结果甚至是可以想象的。

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

坚定; 坚决; 不动摇

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

她在帮助穷人方面保持坚定的决心。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

不平衡

Meaning

lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution

Example

The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.

医生说病人的头晕是由内耳不平衡引起的。

C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

压抑的; 受限的; 被困住的

Meaning

suppressed; restrained; confined

Example

He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.

他有压抑的愤怒，最终爆发了。

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

难民营的食物供应非常少。

C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

棉布

Meaning

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

Example

Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.

棉布是夏季衣物的完美选择。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

刽子手

Meaning

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

Example

The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.

刽子手为被定罪的囚犯准备了绞刑架。

C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

恶意的

Meaning

Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.

Example

The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.

他眼中的恶意目光吓到了孩子们。

C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

僵局

Meaning

a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement

Example

Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.

谈判在双方都未同意妥协后陷入了僵局。

C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

经典

Meaning

A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.

Example

The book is now considered part of the literary canon.

这本书现在被认为是文学经典的一部分。

C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

退化

Meaning

The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

Example

Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.

由于过度使用，土壤退化是一个日益严重的问题。

C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

监考员

Meaning

a person who supervises students during an examination

Example

The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.

监考员提醒学生关闭手机。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪnsɛns/

incense

香火 / 激怒

Meaning

a substance burned for its sweet smell (noun); to make very angry (verb)

Example

The smell of incense filled the temple, but his rude words incensed her.

香火的气味充满了寺庙，但他粗鲁的话让她非常生气。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探险者进入了未曾被人类触及的原始森林。

C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

围困

Meaning

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

Example

The city was besieged by enemy troops.

城市被敌军包围了。

C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

有利的气候条件

Meaning

Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development

Example

Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.

冬天为农业提供有利的气候条件。

C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

放大

Meaning

to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something

Example

The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.

显微镜可以放大微小的物体以便更好地观察。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

感染

Meaning

to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort

Example

The old house was infested with rats.

老房子被老鼠感染。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

草药注入

Meaning

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

Example

She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.

她准备了一杯舒缓的洋甘菊茶注入。

C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

仔细地

Meaning

in very small detail; extremely carefully

Example

The detective examined the evidence minutely.

侦探仔细地检查了证据。

C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

节俭; 经济

Meaning

economical; thrifty;

Example

She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.

她非常节俭，通过只购买必要的物品来节省钱。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

由土或粘土制成; 与陶瓷有关

Meaning

made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials

Example

The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.

厨房里有美丽的陶土罐用来存储。

C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物

Meaning

something that causes irritation or discomfort

Example

Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.

灰尘是过敏者常见的刺激物。

C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排放

Meaning

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

Example

Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.

车辆的有毒排放污染了大气。

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。

C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

得利瑞厄斯

Meaning

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

Example

He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.

他因发烧而神志不清，一直在嘟囔胡话。

C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

尖叫

Meaning

to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone

Example

The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.

孩子们看到惊喜时高兴地尖叫。

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

激励 / 鼓励

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

教师的表扬激励他更加努力学习。

C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

汇款 / 免除

Meaning

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

他承诺在本周末之前汇款。

C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列举

Meaning

to mention things one by one; to list or count

Example

She enumerated the reasons for her decision.

她列举了做出决定的理由。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

使受喜爱

Meaning

To cause someone to be loved or liked.

Example

Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.

她的善良和慷慨使她深受社区喜爱。

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

可察觉的; 显著的; 在数量上可观的

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

他的考试成绩有了可察觉的改善。

C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

好争斗的；好争论的；爱吵架的

Meaning

given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational

Example

His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.

他好争斗的性格使得与他共事变得困难。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

吝啬鬼

Meaning

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

Example

The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.

那个老吝啬鬼甚至不愿意捐赠一分钱给慈善。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

沉重而缓慢

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

这堂沉重而缓慢的讲座使学生们难以保持清醒。

C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

阻塞

Meaning

an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible

Example

The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.

排水管的阻塞导致水在厨房溢出。

Meaning

to remove someone from office or power, especially suddenly and forcefully

Example

The rebels managed to depose the dictator after years of unrest.

C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小岛

Meaning

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Example

They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.

他们在一个美丽的热带小岛上度过了他们的蜜月。

倾斜的，不平衡的

Meaning

with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced

Example

The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.

蛋糕看起来不平衡，因为急忙装饰。