A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

Tiny

非常小; 微小

Meaning

extremely small in size or amount

Example

The baby bird was tiny and helpless.

小鸟宝宝非常小并且无助。

B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用

Meaning

to make practical or effective use of something

Example

The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.

公司旨在利用太阳能进行生产。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

滥用

Meaning

to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes

Example

He was accused of misappropriating company funds.

他被指控滥用公司的资金。

C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

押韵

Meaning

To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.

Example

The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.

这些句子押韵得很美，赋予歌曲独特的流畅感。

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

西

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.

太阳在西方落下。

B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

了不起

Meaning

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

Example

The concert last night was absolutely terrific.

昨晚的音乐会真是太棒了。

A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

表现

Meaning

to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself

Example

Children should behave well in school.

孩子们应该在学校里表现得很好。

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

大量

Meaning

A large number of people or things.

Example

A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.

大量的粉丝聚集在体育场。

C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大法官法院

Meaning

A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.

Example

The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.

此案件已提交至大法官法院以求解决。

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 /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

假面舞会, 模仿游戏

Meaning

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

Example

The trial was nothing more than a political charade.

这个审判不过是一个政治上的假面舞会。

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

整齐地; 干净地

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

她把书整齐地放在书架上。

A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

轮子

Meaning

a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things

Example

The wheel of the car broke down on the way.

汽车的轮子在路上坏了。

B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主要

Meaning

to a great extent; mostly or mainly

Example

The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.

这个项目的成功主要归功于团队合作。

C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

生计

Meaning

A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.

Example

Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.

捕鱼是沿海社区的主要生计。

B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正且实用的; 不太贵; 合逻辑的

Meaning

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

Example

The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.

酒店提供合理的价格，以便提供优质的住宿。

B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

贿赂

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

那个腐败的官员在接受建筑公司贿赂时被逮捕。

C2 noun /fez/

Fez

费兹帽

Meaning

a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries

Example

The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.

传统服饰包括一顶红色的费兹帽和一个黑色的流苏。

A1 verb /niːd/

need

需要

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

我需要我的作业的帮助。

C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

同步性

Meaning

The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.

Example

The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.

他们思想的同步性让所有人都感到惊讶。

C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近视，狭隘的视野

Meaning

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

Example

The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.

公司的近视战略导致了长期损失。

C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

颜料

Meaning

a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something

Example

The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.

艺术家混合了不同的颜料，以创造出完美的蓝色阴影。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛnɪˈtɛnʃəl/

penitential

忏悔的

Meaning

Relating to or expressing penitence or penance.

Example

The priest delivered a penitential sermon on forgiveness.

牧师讲了关于宽恕的忏悔讲道。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

十升

Meaning

A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.

Example

The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.

这个容器最多可以容纳一个十升的水。

C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隶解放

Meaning

The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.

Example

The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.

奴隶的解放标志着历史的转折点。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地铁

Meaning

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

Example

I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.

我每天早上乘地铁上班，因为它比开车更快。

C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞穴

Meaning

a large cave or chamber in a cave

Example

The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.

探险者进入了山下的一个黑暗洞穴。

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

优质睡眠

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

优质的睡眠改善认知功能和整体健康。

B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

谴责

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

领导人在他的演讲中谴责了腐败。

C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

可理解的

Meaning

able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible

Example

The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.

复杂的理论在教授的讲解后变得可理解。

C1 noun /ˈɡeɪ.ə.ti/

Gaiety

欢快; 庆祝氛围;

Meaning

the state or quality of being light-hearted or cheerful; festive atmosphere

Example

The wedding reception was filled with gaiety, laughter, and joyful celebrations.

婚礼接待充满了欢快的气氛，笑声和愉快的庆祝活动。

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。

A2 verb /smel/

smell

闻

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

花儿闻起来甜美。

A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

杯子

Meaning

a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages

Example

She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.

她从她最喜欢的陶瓷杯子里喝茶。

C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

间谍活动

Meaning

The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.

Example

The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.

该特工因涉嫌间谍活动被逮捕。

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

商店

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

我需要去商店买一些杂货。

C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝

Meaning

a long narrow opening or cut

Example

There was a small slit in the fabric.

布料上有一个小裂缝。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

根深蒂固

Meaning

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

Example

Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.

腐败在这个系统中根深蒂固。

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

即将发生，临近状态

Meaning

the state of being about to happen

Example

The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.

风暴的临近使人们不得不寻找庇护所。

C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

劝阻

Meaning

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

Example

Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.

她的劝阻阻止了他做一个糟糕的投资。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

宇宙

Meaning

all existing matter and space; the cosmos

Example

Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.

科学家研究宇宙，以理解它的奥秘。

C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

神权政治

Meaning

Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.

Example

Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.

神权政治常常将宗教权威与政治权力结合起来。

C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

黄色夹竹桃

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut

Example

The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.

黄色夹竹桃在温暖的气候中一年四季开花。

C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

争议的

Meaning

relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

Example

She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.

她写了一篇挑战传统信仰的争议文章。

C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

加快

Meaning

to make or become faster; to accelerate

Example

His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.

他的脉搏在接近终点线时开始加速。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

不幸的；遗憾的

Meaning

having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky

Example

It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.

很不幸的是，会议在最后一刻被取消了。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

营养的

Meaning

Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.

Example

The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.

水果的营养价值非常高。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

生的

Meaning

Not cooked; in a raw state.

Example

Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.

吃生肉可能是危险的。

C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉

Meaning

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

Example

Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.

蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。

A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

勺子

Meaning

an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food

Example

He used a spoon to eat his soup.

他用勺子吃汤。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

不断抱怨

Meaning

continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way

Example

She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.

她不断抱怨我做的错事。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

服装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

她为万圣节派对穿了一个漂亮的服装。

C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

骚动

Meaning

A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.

Example

The protest created a tumult in the city square.

抗议活动在城市广场上引发了骚动。

B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

惊人

Meaning

Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.

Example

The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.

这个惊人的发现改变了我们看待宇宙的方式。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敌对的 / 不利的

Meaning

tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.

该政策对该国的经济增长不利。

B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Example

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

老建筑在地震后倒塌了。

B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同级

Meaning

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Example

He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.

他试图穿过雾气，看他的同伴在另一边。

C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元

Meaning

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Example

Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.

早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情

Meaning

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Example

The desert heat was torrid during the day.

沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。

C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水

Meaning

A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.

Example

The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.

该镇在几个小时内被大雨洪水淹没。

C1 verb /ˈseɪ.vər/

savor

尽情享受

Meaning

To enjoy something completely, especially by dwelling on it.

Example

He savored every bite of the delicious cake.

他细细品味着美味的蛋糕。

C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学家

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in theology.

Example

Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.

神学家们经常就信仰和道德的复杂问题展开辩论。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

折射率

Meaning

The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.

Example

Glass has a higher refringency than water.

玻璃的折射率高于水。

A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

美元

Meaning

The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries

Example

I need five dollars to buy this book.

我需要五美元来买这本书。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。

C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

冲积土

Meaning

Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.

Example

The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.

河岸上的冲积土对农业非常肥沃。

C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

传票

Meaning

a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document

Example

The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.

证人收到了传票，要求下周出庭。

A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

出口

Meaning

A way out of a place; the act of leaving.

Example

He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.

他在火灾演习中迅速找到了最近的出口。

A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

美国人

Meaning

relating to the United States or its people

Example

She is an American citizen.

她是一个美国公民。

C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

害羞的; 胆小的; 谦虚的; 容易尴尬

Meaning

shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed

Example

The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.

那个害羞的孩子在遇到陌生人时躲在她妈妈后面。

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

晚餐

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

全家在晚上7点聚集在一起吃晚餐。

A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通

Meaning

Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.

Example

Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.

公共交通系统对于减少交通拥堵至关重要。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

落叶性

Meaning

Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.

Example

Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.

橡树和枫树是落叶性树木，在秋天掉落叶子。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

锁

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

确保在离开前锁好门。

C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

风险调整

Meaning

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

Example

Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.

风险调整后的回报同时考虑潜在的利润和损失。

B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

入口; 注册

Meaning

an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record

Example

His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.

他在截止日期前提交了参加比赛的入口。

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学家

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

这位科学家提出了基于数据的改革。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

划船者

Meaning

a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew

Example

The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.

经验丰富的划船者划船过了河。

C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

讽刺的

Meaning

mocking or insulting in an indirect way

Example

He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.

他忍不住对她的裙子做出讽刺的评论。

C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

拍马屁者

Meaning

a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant

Example

He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.

他被认为是一个总是同意老板的阿谀奉承者。

C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

紧急需求

Meaning

an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention

Example

In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.

在战争时期，局势的紧急需求需要迅速的决策。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

变色龙

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

变色龙将颜色从绿色变为棕色。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

非洲裔美国人

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

她为自己的非洲裔美国人身份感到自豪。

B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候选人

Meaning

A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.

Example

Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.

候选人经历了一个严格的选拔过程。

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

套房

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

他们住在酒店的总统套房里。

B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning

machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works

Example

The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.

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。

C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

烧焦

Meaning

to burn the surface of something slightly

Example

The fire scorched the walls of the building.

火焰烧焦了建筑物的墙壁。

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然且出乎意料; 毫无预警

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

会议在电力中断时突然结束。

B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中间

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

她在六月中旬加入了这个项目。

C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

Influential

有影响力的; 强大的

Meaning

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

Example

She is an influential leader in the community.

她是社区中的一位有影响力的领导者。

C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

毅力

Meaning

Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.

Example

His grit and hard work led him to success.

他的毅力和努力工作让他获得了成功。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

无法接近

Meaning

unable to be reached, entered, or understood

Example

The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.

这个偏远的村庄在雨季几乎是无法接近的。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

令人不悦的

Meaning

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

Example

The medicine had an unpleasant taste.

药物有一种令人不悦的味道。

A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

发生

Meaning

to occur or take place; to come about by chance

Example

What happened at the meeting yesterday?

昨天会议上发生了什么?

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

含鸦片的药物

Meaning

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

Example

Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.

医生曾经开具帕雷戈里克来治疗儿童的腹泻。

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

仅仅

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

这只是一个建议，而不是命令。

C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

涂抹

Meaning

The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.

Example

The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.

牧师庄重地进行了神圣的涂抹仪式。

B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

存在

Meaning

the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive

Example

Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.

科学家正在寻找其他星球上生命存在的证据。

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

使灰心

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

不断的拒绝信开始使年轻的作家感到气馁。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

干燥皱巴巴的面孔

Meaning

Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.

Example

A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.

一个干燥皱巴巴的面孔的老人静静地坐在角落里。

C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深厚的智慧

Meaning

The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Example

His sagacity made him a great leader.

他的萨加西蒂使他成为伟大的领导者。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

犀牛

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

犀牛冲过草原。

C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

激进分子

Meaning

A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause

Example

The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.

激进分子组织要求立即进行政治改革。

B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

逻辑

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

她的论点基于严密的逻辑。

C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

卖弄风情的女人

Meaning

a woman who flirts lightheartedly

Example

She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.

她是个卖弄风情的女人，总是在聚会上迷倒所有人。

C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内侧

Meaning

Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.

Example

The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.

膝盖的内侧更容易受伤。

B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

中午

Meaning

12 o'clock in the daytime; midday

Example

The meeting will start at noon.

会议将在中午开始。

C1 noun /ˈəʊ.nəs/

onus

责任

Meaning

A duty or responsibility, especially a heavy one.

Example

The onus is on the government to provide relief to the victims.

政府有责任向受害者提供援助。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

值得; 配得上; 尊重的;

Meaning

deserving respect or attention; having merit

Example

Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.

她的慈善工作使她配得上人道主义奖。

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。

C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

传播

Meaning

the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something

Example

There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.

整个社区充满了希望的传播。

C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

选美比赛

Meaning

A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.

Example

She won first place in the beauty pageant.

她在选美比赛中赢得了第一名

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

不当行为

Meaning

Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person

Example

The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.

该官员因职业不当行为被解雇。

B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

命运

Meaning

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

Example

Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.

许多人相信命运决定了他们生活的轨迹。

C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

有沟槽的

Meaning

having grooves or ridges, often for decoration

Example

The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.

花瓶的边缘有一个美丽的有沟槽的设计。

C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

让步，变得温和

Meaning

to become less severe, harsh, or strict

Example

After hours of begging, she finally relented.

经过几个小时的恳求，她终于心软了。

C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

替代品

Meaning

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

Example

The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.

便宜的鞋子是用仿皮革做的。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning

Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.

Example

He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.