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C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

穿戴 / 覆盖
Meaning
dressed or covered in a particular way
Example
The knight was clad in shining armor.
骑士穿戴着闪亮的盔甲。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

按照事件发生的顺序记录
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
她决定通过博客记录她的旅行。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

欢欣鼓舞
Meaning
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
Example
The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
球队在赢得冠军后欢欣鼓舞。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

昏迷
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
他在雪地里躺着时，对寒冷昏迷不觉。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

严厉
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
他严厉的表情让会议变得不舒服。
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵扰, 在某个地方出现异常大量的昆虫或动物
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
厨房里蚂蚁的侵扰导致了立即采取害虫控制措施。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家通常是高度内省的人。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

神谕
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古希腊人曾在德尔菲咨询神谕。
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

使……有背景
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
老师将历史事件置于背景中，以使其对学生更加相关。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

无差别地
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
公司无差别地解雇了员工，没考虑他们的表现。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小村庄
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
位于山谷中的小村庄只有十几座房子和一座小教堂。
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推动
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
缺乏适当的指导可能会推动青少年走向犯罪。
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

可行性
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
项目的可行性取决于资金。
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

合法地
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
合同已由双方合法地签署。
C1 noun /ˈvɪɡər/

vigor

活力
Meaning
Physical strength, energy, or enthusiasm.
Example
She tackled the project with great vigor and determination.
她以巨大的活力和决心投入到这个项目中。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

民粹主义领导人
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
民粹主义领导人承诺将普通公民的需求放在首位。
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

咸鱼
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
咸鱼是保存海鲜的传统方法。
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

易于塑形
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
黄金是一种非常易于塑形的金属，用于珠宝制作。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
那位虚弱的老人需要帮助才能走路。
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

飞地
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
这座城市有一个小的意大利飞地，保留着传统。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

添加注释或评论
Meaning
to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification
Example
The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.
Lǎoshī yāoqiú xuéshēng zài shī cí zhōng tiānjiā tāmen de jiěshì.
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人体工学设计
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
这把椅子有一个人体工学设计，能保持更好的姿势。
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛细血管
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
破裂的毛细血管导致黑眼圈。
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

轻推
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
她在会议中轻轻地用肘部推了他一下，让他保持安静。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告对公司提起了诉讼。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

邋遢的或不整洁的外观；脏的和磨损的
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
那只邋遢的老狗在街上徘徊，寻找食物。
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

俏皮但迷人
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
她给了一个俏皮的回答，让所有人都笑了。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味的肉类
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
厨师为晚宴准备了美味的肉类菜肴。
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。
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回，撤回声明
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
报纸发布了对虚假报道的撤回。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

测量员
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
测量员为建设测量了土地。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

矮胖
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
那只矮胖的小狗兴奋地摇着尾巴。
C1 noun ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

inefficiency

低效率
Meaning
The state or quality of not achieving maximum productivity; failure to make the best use of time or resources.
Example
Government inefficiency leads to slow project completion.
政府低效率导致项目完成缓慢。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

祭献的
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
这只羊在仪式中被用作祭献的礼物。
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

强效; 强大的; 有效的
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
这药效强，应该小心服用。
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 adjective deft

deft

灵巧
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
艺术家的灵巧双手创造了一件杰作。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲伤和沉思；感受或表达悲伤
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
忧郁的音乐让每个人都感到悲伤。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

绝缘
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品储存区的绝缘可以防止害虫进入。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季节性的
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季节性的雨水帮助农民收获他们的作物。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激物
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明亮的光和大声的声音是常见的刺激物，可以保持警觉。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不服从
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
孩子的不服从让父母感到担忧。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

触控笔
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

极端偏袒的人
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
在工作场所对女性的评论之后，他被贴上了沙文主义者的标签。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

尺寸过小
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
这只尺寸过小的小狗很难跟上它的兄弟姐妹。
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

自由主义
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
自由主义强调言论自由和人权。
C1 noun ˌɪm.pʌlˈsɪv.ɪ.ti

impulsivity

冲动性
Meaning
The tendency to act quickly and without thought or care; lack of self-control.
Example
His impulsivity led him to make reckless choices.
他的冲动性让他做出了鲁莽的决定。
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感的 / 调整好的
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
她对学生的需求很敏感。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

侵入
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
他感到很尴尬，打扰了他们的私人谈话。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会经济进步
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
社会经济进步提升了边缘化社区。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

代际的，存在于不同代际之间
Meaning
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Example
Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.
代际智慧确保文化的延续。
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

分层
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
研究人员计划根据年龄组对数据进行分层。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

毁坏
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
那些恶棍用涂鸦毁坏了墙面。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

比…活得长
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
她活过了所有的兄弟姐妹。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明确
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
她对问题给出了明确的回答。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

盐分增加
Meaning
The process of increasing salt content in soil.
Example
Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.
过度灌溉可能导致农田盐分增加。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召唤
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔术师从帽子里召唤出了一只兔子。
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

氧化
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
氧化会削弱金属表面。
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

容错性
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
容错性确保了可靠的系统。
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山区的
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
这个山区地区很难旅行。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

鬃毛
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
狮子骄傲地摇动着它浓密的鬃毛。
C1 adjective liːst prɪˈpeərd

least prepared

最不准备
Meaning
Having the minimum level of readiness or equipment to handle a situation.
Example
Bangladesh is among the least prepared for climate adaptation.
孟加拉国在气候适应方面是最不准备的国家之一。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

对比点
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
她的平静态度是他愤怒的对比点。
C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

钳子
Meaning
a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects
Example
Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.
使用拼钳安全地取下热煤。
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
孔雀的羽毛鲜艳夺目。
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

怪癖; 习惯
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
她总是穿着不配的袜子，这个怪癖使她与众不同。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自满
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
团队在几场胜利后变得自满，停止了努力训练。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

轨道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
卫星沿着预定的轨道飞行。
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
科学家在实验中观察到了一个异常的结果。
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

橡胶锤
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
木匠使用橡胶锤来避免损坏木材。
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 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

无生命的物体
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
博物馆里充满了来自古代的无生命物体。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

与身体功能和活动相关
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
运动改善身体的生理功能。
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

报复
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
此次攻击是作为对早期爆炸事件的报复而进行的。
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

军士长
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
军士长在游行前检查了部队。
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

解放
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
奴隶的解放是美国历史上的一个重要时刻。
C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

凿子
Meaning
a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal
Example
The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.
木匠用凿子雕刻木头。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

延迟 / 放慢
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
资金不足可能会延缓项目的发展。
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

徒劳的
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
他改变局势的努力是徒劳的。
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

伊丽莎白时代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
莎士比亚在伊丽莎白时代写了许多剧作。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

骑士风范
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
他是骑士风范，总是为他人开门。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

使潮湿，减弱
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨水减弱了户外音乐会的兴奋。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛlˈbrɛd/

well-bred

有教养的
Meaning
Having or showing good manners; properly raised.
Example
She is a well-bred young lady with excellent manners.
她是一个有教养的年轻女士，举止优雅。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
他在深夜播放大声音乐，显得很不体贴。
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐用性
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
材料的耐用性会影响性能。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

仇恨
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
两家族之间的仇恨持续了几代人。
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
事故发生后，她患上了健忘症，无法记起自己的名字。
C1 verb /ɜːr/

err

犯错
Meaning
to make a mistake or be incorrect
Example
To err is human, to forgive divine.
犯错是人类的本性，宽恕是神圣的。
C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

宣称
Meaning
to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief
Example
He professes his love for classical music.
他宣称自己热爱古典音乐。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

昂首阔步
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
他赢得奖项后自信地走上了舞台。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

重现
Meaning
A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.
Example
The actor reprised his role in the sequel.
演员在续集中重新扮演了他的角色。
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

不重要
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
他以無關緊要的態度忽略了這個問題。
C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

顺从地; 温顺地
Meaning
in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest
Example
He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.
他顺从地接受了批评，没有争论。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隐居
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
她在她的小屋里度过了完全的隐居周末。
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力发电
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
该国在水力发电厂上进行了大量投资。
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同质的
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
这个班级由一个同质的学生组组成。
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

盐度, 盐浓度
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
海洋的盐度会根据深度和位置变化。
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

诽谤
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
该报因诽谤被起诉。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
支流在城市附近与主河汇合。
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

以尊敬的方式; 体面地;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
她为面试穿得体面。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

透露
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
她拒绝透露她信息的来源。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌曲
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手演唱了一首感人的失恋歌曲。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

不可计数的; 无尽的
Meaning
very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable
Example
The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.
地震对城市造成了无法计数的损害。
C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

活力, 能量
Meaning
The state of being strong and active; energy.
Example
The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.
团队的活力帮助他们在比赛中取得了成功。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

漂浮的，愉快的
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
她在困难面前依然保持乐观。
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

厚书
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
她花了整个下午阅读一本关于中世纪历史的厚书。