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C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

瓷器
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
昂贵的瓷器被展示在橱柜里。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

卷入
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
她发现自己卷入了一场激烈的家庭争执。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

完整的; 完全的; 不分割的
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
她一口气读完了整本书。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

听诊
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医生进行了听诊，以检查病人的肺部。
C2 noun /ˈlɪnəmənt/

liniment

擦剂 / 洛神
Meaning
A liquid or lotion applied to the skin to relieve pain or stiffness.
Example
He rubbed liniment on his sore muscles after the workout.
他在训练后擦上了伤痛的肌肉上了擦剂。
C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

阻碍
Meaning
To obstruct or delay the progress of something
Example
Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.
过多的雨水阻碍了蔬菜的生长。
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人为的或强迫的；不自然或自发的
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
电影的结局感觉造作且不真实。
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
远足者在河边的草地小丘上休息。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反叛者计划刺杀国王。
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
政府最终同意了抗议者的要求。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

虔诚的
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
这位虔诚的僧侣每天花费数小时祈祷。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

长尾猴
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
那只长尾猴正坐在树枝上吃水果。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
她是一个奉献的母亲，总是把孩子们放在第一位。
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

抽屉
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
她把珠宝放在梳妆台的上层抽屉里。
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

强迫
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
法律强迫公民缴纳税款。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

无法实现的
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
对许多人来说，成为职业运动员仍然是一个无法实现的梦想。
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

炼油厂
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
石油炼油厂每天处理数千桶石油。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏见, 偏袒
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
法官必须保持公正。
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

简洁
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
简洁的演讲比冗长的演讲更有影响力。
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

在活体动物上进行手术以进行科学研究的实践
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
活体解剖长期以来一直是科学家和动物权利活动家之间的一个争议话题。
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

勾选框
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
我在所有已完成的任务上打上了勾选框。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

呼喊
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时高兴地叫了出来。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

替罪羊
Meaning
a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others
Example
He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.
他成了团队表现不佳的替罪羊。
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
A2 adjective /laɪt red/

Light Red

浅红色
Meaning
a pale or diluted shade of red color
Example
She wore a light red dress to the party.
她穿着一件浅红色的裙子去参加派对。
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

界定
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
艺术家对风景的界定非常准确。
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

浅尝辄止
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
他在大学时涉足绘画。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

环境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
她在艺术的环境中长大。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

诗歌
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
她喜欢在空闲时间阅读诗歌。
A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

地面
Meaning
the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out
Example
The children played on the ground near the house.
孩子们在靠近房子的地方玩耍。
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治因素经常影响公共政策决策。
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

狡猾
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
他用狡猾的手段赢得了谈判。
A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

advertisement

广告
Meaning
a public notice or announcement promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The advertisement attracted many new customers.
这则广告吸引了许多新顾客。
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死亡或导致死亡的事物；最终解决
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
英雄从反派的剑下获得了他的安息。
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

终于
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
经过多年的努力工作，她终于达成了自己的目标。
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

面粉
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
她把面粉和水混合，做了面包的面团。
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚构，想象
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
鬼屋的故事只是她想象的产物。
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

到达
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
火车将在十分钟内到达车站。
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山间湖泊
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
我们在高地附近的一个宁静的山间湖泊旁露营。
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

废除
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
废除奴隶制是人权历史上的一个重要里程碑。
B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对
Meaning
to deal effectively with something difficult
Example
She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.
她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

灭绝
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
一些物种由于过度捕捞而濒临灭绝。
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

人马
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
人马是希腊神话中一个著名的形象。
B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的
Meaning
Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.
Example
Administrative reforms improve efficiency.
行政改革提高了效率。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

辛苦的
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
工人在炎热的阳光下度过了辛苦的一天。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

具有欺骗性的
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外表可能具有欺骗性。
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

渗透
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
血液开始从小伤口渗透出来。
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

费力的
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
写长报告是一项费力的任务。
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 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

提供证据或理由
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
律师引用了几个例子来支持他的案件。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

倾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
她有收集稀有书籍的倾向。
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟练
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
她擅长解决复杂的数学问题。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

贪婪
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
他在展示新手表时给了他一个贪婪的眼神。
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。
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

胆量
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
他质疑权威的胆量令人钦佩。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。
B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加
Meaning
to take part in or become involved in an activity
Example
Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.
鼓励学生参加课外活动。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈkwaɪtɪd/

unrequited

Meaning
Not returned or reciprocated, especially in the context of love or affection.
Example
He suffered from unrequited love for years.
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

沙漠
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
撒哈拉沙漠是世界上最大的热沙漠之一。
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

涂抹
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
孩子们把油漆涂遍了墙壁。
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

小型有害的动物或昆虫，难以控制且传播疾病
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
房子被害虫侵扰，需要立即采取行动。
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

赶快去
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
他赶快去车站赶火车。
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

解决
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
解决关键问题对于长期变化至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

污名
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
许多社会中，心理健康问题仍然存在污名化现象。
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

多变的
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
她是一位多变的艺术家，尝试许多不同的风格。
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

排序
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
请按日期排序文件。
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顾的
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
博物馆举办了这位艺术家的回顾展。
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

演讲艺术
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
他出色的演讲技巧使他赢得了辩论比赛。
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

低
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
这条河已经多年处于最低水平。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

面容，表情；支持
Meaning
a person's face or expression; support or approval
Example
Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.
她那愉快的面容照亮了房间。
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。
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

位置
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
建设现场已准备好进入项目的下一阶段。
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

英勇
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
士兵因在战争中表现出的英勇而受到表彰。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

侦察
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
士兵们在前进前侦察了该区域。
C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反义词
Meaning
A word opposite in meaning to another.
Example
‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.
‘Hot’ 是 ‘cold’ 的反义词。
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

积累
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
他通过明智的投资成功地积累了财富。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
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。
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

暴风雨
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
水手们努力在猛烈的暴风雨中航行。
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

辫子
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
她决定在派对前编织她的头发。
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

独特且个性化
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
他的独特行为使他与同事们区别开来。
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

虚假; 错误; 欺骗性; 人造
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
证人给出了虚假的证词。
A2 verb əˈdres

address

处理
Meaning
To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.
Example
The government must address the issues of student politics.
政府必须处理学生政治问题。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

强度
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
风暴的强度吓坏了村民。
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

投保
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
我需要为我的新车投保。
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

粗鲁地
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
她粗鲁地拒绝了这个建议。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

等级的
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
该公司有一个严格的等级结构。
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

拇指
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
她给了我一个大拇指，表示她的认可。
B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

沙发
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms
Example
The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.
全家人坐在沙发上看电影。
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

大约; 以粗暴或暴力的方式
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
这个项目大约需要三个月完成。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟练和技巧
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
他在谈判中的熟练帮助成功地完成了交易。
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

活力
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
她充满活力和热情地表演了这支舞蹈。
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

问题
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
污染带来的健康问题在增加。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

赞美诗, 颂辞
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
作者写了一篇关于士兵英勇的潘尼吉里克。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚颜无耻
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
他在大家面前说了个厚颜无耻的谎言。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
尽管周围一片混乱，他看起来平静。
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大的; 极其; 非常
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
她在学习上取得了巨大的进展。
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

联系
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
如果症状持续，您应该联系您的医生。
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

自命不凡
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
她看起来很自命不凡，因为她避免与服务员交谈。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸福
Meaning
hanging down loosely; drooping
Example
The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.
她收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
共和国由人民的代表治理。
B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

明确地
Meaning
without doubt; certainly; clearly
Example
I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.
我明天一定会参加会议。
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

撕裂
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
她在扔掉之前把旧文件撕成了碎片。
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

粗人; 粗鲁的人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
那位富有的商人实际上是一个粗人，根本没有对别人表示尊重。
C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

体力
Meaning
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
Example
He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.
他用体力举起了沉重的箱子。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
当鱼移动时，湖面上出现了微小波纹。
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

夺取生命
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
工作场所污染每年夺走成千上万的生命。
A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Meaning
a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse
Example
I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

色诱; 诱惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
他成为了快速赚钱诱惑的受害者。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

悬浮
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔术师让桌子在表演中悬浮。
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

着迷的
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
孩子们专心听故事讲述者的话。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
旅行者一大早出发去探索新的土地。
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舔
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
猫舔干净了它的爪子。
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

幻想的，不现实的
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
他的幻想的想法常常让现实主义者困惑。