B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

挑剔的; 非常挑选的; 对喜欢或接受的东西非常挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts

Example

He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.

他对他吃的餐馆非常挑剔。

B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

射击 / 拍照

Meaning

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

Example

He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.

他学会了如何用弓和箭射击。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角山墙

Meaning

a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture

Example

The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.

古老的寺庙有一个装饰着雕塑的山墙。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

酒店与购物中心相邻。

C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

保证

Meaning

to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something

Example

I can vouch for his honesty.

我可以为他的诚实作证。

C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

解除武装

Meaning

to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense

Example

The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.

士兵接到命令解除囚犯的武装。

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

伪善的虔诚

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

他发表了一篇关于诚实的伪善演讲，而他自己却腐败了。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解

Meaning

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

Example

The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.

叶子的分解使土壤更加肥沃。

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

使用字幕以更好地理解。

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消失

Meaning

to cease to be visible; to vanish

Example

The magician made the rabbit disappear.

魔术师让兔子消失了。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

她在多种语言方面非常熟练。

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。

C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

大腿后部的肌腱; 作为动词，限制或严重削弱某人或某物的效能

Meaning

a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.

Example

Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.

预算削减削弱了该组织的计划。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

使犯罪

Meaning

to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing

Example

The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.

新证据可能会让嫌疑犯在抢劫案件中使犯罪。

C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

匆忙地写

Meaning

to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read

Example

He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.

他在页面底部匆忙签上了自己的名字。

C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Meaning

A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.

Example

She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

预防的；设计用来防止某事发生

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期锻炼是预防心脏病的措施。

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。

A2 noun /niː/

Knee

膝盖

Meaning

the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans

Example

He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.

他摔倒并擦伤了膝盖在人行道上。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

欣喜若狂

Meaning

full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

Example

The children were exuberant after winning the game.

孩子们在赢得比赛后欣喜若狂。

C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

敏锐的

Meaning

Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.

Example

The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.

侦探的敏锐本性帮助解决了谜题。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

非传统的

Meaning

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

Example

Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.

她非传统的教学方法激发了学生的创造性思维。

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

绑架者

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

警方在长时间搜查后逮捕了绑架者。

B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

殖民地

Meaning

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Example

India was once a British colony.

印度曾是英国的殖民地。

C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福

Meaning

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

Example

The charity worked for the common weal of the community.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

间接或讽刺的

Meaning

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

Example

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

她给了他一个间接的赞美，关于他的工作。

C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

波动

Meaning

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

Example

The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.

股市经常经历波动。

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 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

与氧化相关

Meaning

Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.

Example

Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.

过度的压力可能导致细胞中的氧化损伤。

C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

赋予生命

Meaning

To give life, energy, or strength to something.

Example

Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.

新鲜的空气和运动可以使身体和心灵充满活力。

B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

耙子

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

他用耙子收集掉落的秋天叶子。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅薄; 不深; 缺乏深入知识

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

浅水适合孩子们玩耍。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未受教育的; 文盲

Meaning

lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training

Example

Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.

许多未受教育的工人很难找到薪水高的工作。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

爆炸

Meaning

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

Example

The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

炸弹在街中央爆炸了。

C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

尖锐

Meaning

expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression

Example

Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.

她对政策的尖锐批评没有留下误解的空间。

C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

好斗的

Meaning

Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.

Example

She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.

当她的想法被挑战时，她变得好斗。

B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

橡树

Meaning

a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood

Example

The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.

那棵老橡树为整个院子提供了阴凉。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

真实性

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

文件的真实性已被验证。

C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公开的

Meaning

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

Example

There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.

在对手之间有一种公开的敌意表现。

C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大的

Meaning

Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.

Example

The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.

埃及的巨大神庙是建筑学的奇迹。

B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的

Meaning

relating to or concerning the body

Example

He suffered bodily harm in the accident.

他在事故中受到了身体伤害。

C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

慷慨的

Meaning

extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly

Example

She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.

她向孤儿院捐赠了慷慨的捐款。

C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

阴谋

Meaning

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

Example

The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

那位政治家被自己的一手阴谋推翻了。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹灭

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

她吹灭了生日蛋糕上的蜡烛。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

与外科手术相关

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

她接受了外科治疗来修复损伤。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

矜持

Meaning

reserved, modest, and shy

Example

She gave him a demure smile.

她给了他一个矜持的微笑。

C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微小

Meaning

extremely small in size or importance

Example

She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.

她对这个项目的贡献微乎其微。

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

谋杀

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

电影描绘了村民的残忍谋杀。

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 noun /deθ/

Death

死亡

Meaning

the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions

Example

The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.

伟大领导人的死亡让整个国家陷入哀悼。

C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

同义词

Meaning

having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something

Example

For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.

对于许多人来说，她的名字是慷慨的同义词。

C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

快速且简洁地写下

Meaning

to write something quickly and briefly

Example

She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.

她在餐巾纸上迅速记下了他的电话号码。

C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

天真

Meaning

Innocent and without deceit

Example

Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.

她天真的笑容赢得了所有人的心。

C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

使迷惑

Meaning

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

Example

The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.

这个谜题的复杂性让他的头脑感到困惑。

B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

风险

Meaning

a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening

Example

Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.

进行这项投资存在高风险可能会损失资金。

B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

赌徒

Meaning

a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble

Example

The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.

经验丰富的赌徒知道什么时候该放弃牌局，什么时候该下大赌注。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

紧急

Meaning

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

Example

The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.

病人的紧急情况需要立即进行手术。

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

长胡椒

Meaning

a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice

Example

Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.

长胡椒在古代比黑胡椒更有价值。

C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西

Meaning

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

Example

The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.

士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

逆行的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

该政策被视为人权的倒退步骤。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。

A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

森林

Meaning

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

Example

Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.

森林为蝴蝶提供庇护和食物。

C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

恶作剧, 玩笑

Meaning

A practical joke or humorous remark.

Example

He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.

他和朋友们享受了一场无害的恶作剧。

C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning

To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.

Example

The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.

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 /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东

Meaning

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

Example

Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.

每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

扩大

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

政治家试图通过夸张的说法来扩大自己的权力。

A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

奶油

Meaning

the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk

Example

She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.

她打发奶油，直到它变得蓬松。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致

Meaning

The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.

Example

There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.

他的话语和行为之间存在不一致。

A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

第三

Meaning

constituting number three in a sequence

Example

She finished in third place.

她得了第三名。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

Example

The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

假设

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

我假设他会迟到会议。

C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

驯化

Meaning

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

Example

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

人类几千年前驯化了狗。

C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

恳求

Meaning

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

Example

The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.

村民们在干旱期间恳求神灵降雨。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

可反驳的

Meaning

capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved

Example

His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.

他的理论是可以被反驳的，因为它可以通过实验测试。

B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者

Meaning

A person who smokes tobacco or other substances

Example

He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.

他是一个吸烟者，每年都试图戒烟。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

暴躁

Meaning

The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.

Example

His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.

他在会议中的佩图兰斯让所有人都烦恼。

A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

护理

Meaning

to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby

Example

She nursed her sick mother back to health.

她照顾了生病的母亲，直到她恢复健康。

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。

C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

为促进或恢复健康而规定的治疗、生活方式或饮食方案

Meaning

A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.

Example

A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.

严格的锻炼方案改善了整体健康。

A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

住宿

Meaning

Lodging; room and board; places to stay.

Example

The students had proper accommodations.

学生们有适当的住宿安排。

C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

郑重请求

Meaning

a solemn urging or appeal

Example

The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.

牧师为和平与团结做出了郑重请求。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

绷带

Meaning

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

Example

The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.

护士给他受伤的手臂包扎了。

C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

过于顺从

Meaning

willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest

Example

He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.

他太顺从以至于无法拒绝他们的要求。

C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

与马有关的

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a horse.

Example

The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.

兽医专门研究马医学。

A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

手套

Meaning

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

Example

She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

她戴上温暖的手套，保护双手免受寒冷。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

叠加

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

编辑将文本叠加在图片上。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

植物的

Meaning

relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation

Example

The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.

汤有一种独特的植物味。

C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性

Meaning

active at night; happening during the night

Example

Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.

猫头鹰是夜间活动的动物，在晚上捕猎。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数字的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的数字数据。

B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

据称

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

他据称参与了抢劫。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

直率

Meaning

Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.

Example

She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.

她在批评政策时非常直率。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。

A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

表达

Meaning

to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion

Example

She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.

她表达了对收到帮助的感激之情。

C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想象的, 渴望的

Meaning

imagined, desired, or believed without evidence

Example

He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.

他是年轻女士眼中的一位想象中的追求者。

C1 noun /ˈeɪθiɪzəm/

atheism

无神论

Meaning

The belief that there is no God or gods.

Example

He declared his atheism openly despite social pressure.

他在社会压力下公开宣称自己的无神论。

C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

反感

Meaning

having a strong dislike of or opposition to something

Example

He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.

他不愿意承担不必要的风险。

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。

C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

壮举

Meaning

an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength

Example

Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.

攀登珠穆朗玛峰是一项非凡的壮举。

C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning

To return to a former or less developed state.

Example

Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.

A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

宠物

Meaning

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure

Example

My dog is my favorite pet.

我的狗是我最喜欢的宠物。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提出

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授提出了关于气候变化的新理论。

A1 noun /ˈmʌðər/

mother

母亲

Meaning

a female parent

Example

Her mother is a kind and caring person.

她的母亲是一个善良和关心他人的人。

B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇

Meaning

a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods

Example

We took a launch to cross the river.

我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。

A2 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.lər/

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。

B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

完整的; 完全的; 不分开或不分裂

Meaning

whole; complete; not separated or split

Example

The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.

团队对教练的指示表现出了完整的注意力。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未修改的

Meaning

not changed from its original form or state

Example

The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.

这些数据以未修改的形式用于分析。

B1 noun /kruː/

crew

船员

Meaning

A group of people working together, especially on a ship, aircraft, or project.

Example

The ship's crew worked tirelessly during the storm.

船员在暴风雨中不知疲倦地工作。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

装饰

Meaning

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

Example

The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.

大厅为婚礼装饰了花卉。

B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

富有的; 有钱的; 繁荣的

Meaning

having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.

富有的商人捐赠了数百万美元给慈善事业。

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。