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C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同源词
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
西班牙语单词'madre'和英语单词'mother'是同源词。
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻醉剂
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医生在缝合伤口之前使用了局部麻醉剂。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

睫毛; 鞭打
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
她小心地涂抹睫毛膏，使她的睫毛看起来更长更黑。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

一般的
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
他对这个项目做了一个一般的评论。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

区分特定群体的习语或信仰
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
这句话在竞选期间成为了一个政治性的shibboleth。
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

日蚀 (太阳或月亮)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
完全的太阳日食让天空暗了好几分钟。
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

变得疲惫、虚弱或失去热情
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
经过数小时的工作，他的精力正在减退。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

大丽花
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
她在去年夏天在花园里种了五颜六色的大丽花。
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

甲板长
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
波茨温监督甲板上的水手。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

双语的
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
她在一个双语家庭中长大，既说英语也说西班牙语。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

英亩
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
农民拥有一大片肥沃的英亩土地。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

热衷的
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
她是一个狂热的神秘小说读者。
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

煽动
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
叛乱领袖试图在人民中煽动骚乱。
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

伪善的
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
他的伪善行为让人怀疑他的真诚。
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

重分配
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
政府出台了重分配政策，以减少不平等。
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

愿意; 准备
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
她愿意帮助项目。
C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

下属
Meaning
lower in rank or position; to treat as less important
Example
He manages ten subordinates in his department.
他在他的部门里管理十个下属。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

脾气坏且沉默; 易怒
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
孩子变得脾气坏，因为他无法得到自己最喜欢的玩具。
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

在户外
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
我们整个下午都在户外享受新鲜空气。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnhɒˈspɪtəbl/

inhospitable

不适宜居住的
Meaning
Harsh and difficult to live in; unfriendly or unwelcoming to guests.
Example
The desert is an inhospitable environment for most plants.
沙漠是大多数植物无法生存的环境。
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

震动；推撞；傻人
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
火车的突然震动使乘客暂时失去了平衡。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

惊讶; 震惊;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
如果我知道这里发生了什么，我会感到惊讶。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

年金
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
她从她已故丈夫的保险政策中获得年金。
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

奥秘的
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
她一直对奥科尔特及其隐藏的知识感到着迷。
C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交解决方案
Meaning
A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.
Example
A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.
和平需要外交解决方案。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木质的
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木质的茎支撑着沉重的花朵。
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
观众因喜剧演员的笑话而大声笑。
B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

惊吓
Meaning
to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb
Example
The loud noise alarmed the residents.
巨响吓到了居民。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

粗厚的皮肤
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
多年的体力劳动使他的手上留下了厚皮。
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

叛乱
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
水手们发动了对他们船长的叛乱。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻的
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
他们享受了长久的婚姻幸福生活。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

井井有条的; 组织良好的; 状况良好的
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
在检查之前，一切都很完美。
A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

葡萄
Meaning
a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food
Example
She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.
她从葡萄藤上摘下一串葡萄。
B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

画
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
墙上的画是由一位著名艺术家创作的。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

滥用
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
滥用社交媒体资料可能会破坏关系。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊdiətrɪst/

podiatrist

足科医生
Meaning
a doctor specializing in foot care
Example
I have an appointment with the podiatrist for my ankle pain.
我约了足科医生治疗我的脚踝疼痛。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

设置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
事件的设置花了几个小时完成。
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

海报
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
他们在电影院外面挂了一张电影海报。
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

祖父母
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
祖父母是家谱中的重要部分。
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

无关的; 不相关
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
这两个事件完全无关。
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

蚂蚁
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
蚂蚁把食物带到了它的巢穴。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

不合逻辑的
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
在这么冷的天气下游泳是不合逻辑的。
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

存储
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
仓库提供了大量的存储空间。
C1 noun /krʌtʃ/

crutch

拐杖, 支撑
Meaning
a support used by someone injured to walk; also something relied upon for support or help
Example
He had to use crutches after breaking his leg.
他在摔断腿后不得不用拐杖。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

溢出
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
河水溢出导致附近的农田被淹没。
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

监视器，观察
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
老师在考试期间监控学生。
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

鼓励
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
她的鼓励帮助我完成了项目。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
森林中充满了超自然的光辉。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

插入
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
编辑在手稿中插入了一个缺失的段落。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

英勇的; 英雄的
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
英勇的士兵勇敢地战斗，保护了他的国家。
C1 noun ˈmetəl kənˌtæməˈneɪʃən

metal contamination

金属污染
Meaning
The presence of toxic metals in the environment that pose health and environmental risks.
Example
Metal contamination poses severe health risks.
金属污染对健康构成严重威胁。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

实现
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
他一直等待的机会终于实现了。
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

狒狒
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
狒狒群聚集在大草原的水坑旁。
A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

丢失
Meaning
Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.
Example
He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.
他丢失了钥匙，无法进入房子。
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
太平洋是地球上最大的海洋。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

大纲; 轮廓; 摘要
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
老师提供了课程大纲。
A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

愉快的; 令人愉悦的
Meaning
pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure
Example
The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.
这部电影非常愉快，让每个人都笑了。
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

大师; 专家;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是绘画和雕塑的高手。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

引诱
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.
广告被设计来吸引顾客进店。
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

犹豫; 疑虑
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
经过片刻的犹豫后，她决定接受公司提出的挑战性工作机会。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

预先雇佣
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
项目正式开始前，工人们已被预先雇佣。
B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

蟑螂
Meaning
a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places
Example
A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.
一只蟑螂迅速地跑过厨房的地板。
B1 noun /kənˈteɪ.nər/

container

集装箱
Meaning
A receptacle or box used for storage or transportation.
Example
Containers are essential for logistics.
集装箱对于物流至关重要。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

幸福
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
她在收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福感。
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

被认为圣洁或道德的人；非常友善或有耐心的人
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
特雷莎修女被天主教教会宣布为圣人。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

煽动罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
因其煽动性言论，该活动家被控煽动罪。
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

碎片化, 分割, 不完整
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
信息被碎片化了，难以理解。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

农奴制
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
许多中世纪欧洲的农民生活在农奴制下。
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

微弱的愿望
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
他对绘画的兴趣从未超越一个微弱的愿望。
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思维
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
将你的思维集中在积极的结果上。
C2 noun /ˈklærɪən/

Clarion

号角
Meaning
a shrill narrow-tubed war trumpet; a medieval trumpet with a clear piercing tone
Example
The clarion sounded across the battlefield to signal the charge.
号角在战场上响起，标志着进攻的信号。
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

心理的
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
她的心理健康和韧性很强。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

刺耳的，震惊的
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
突然的响亮噪音让房间里每个人都感到震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

迁徙的
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
许多鸟是迁徙的，每个季节都要飞行几千英里。
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
经理将通知员工关于时间表的变化。
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

春天
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
春天花开。
B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

暂停
Meaning
to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech
Example
Please pause the video while I take notes.
请暂停视频，我要做笔记。
C1 noun /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

shrinkage

收缩
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.
Example
The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
公司报告了本季度利润的收缩。
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基础
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
建筑物的基础是用坚固的材料铺设的。
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

烤
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
她为她朋友的生日烤了一个蛋糕。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪmli/

Untimely

不合时宜
Meaning
happening at an inappropriate or inconvenient time; premature
Example
His untimely death at the age of thirty shocked everyone.
他的过早死亡在30岁时震惊了所有人。
C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

滚动成瘾
Meaning
A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.
Example
Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.
滚动成瘾在智能手机用户中是一个日益严重的问题。
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

编制
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
她将研究数据编纂成一份详细报告。
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

喧闹 / 不必要的活动
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
不再多言，我们开始仪式。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一束阳光穿过窗户。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

闪耀
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
太阳明天会明亮地照耀。
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 ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

高潮. 某事物的最高点，特别是经历了长时间后。
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
项目在多年努力后达到了高潮。
C1 noun

Kin

家庭; 亲戚;
C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

粘稠
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency.
Example
The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.
树汁有一种粘稠的质地，粘在他的手上。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
老板给他的秘书口述信件。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

灰色的, 古老的
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
那棵古老的橡树作为世纪历史的见证者伫立。
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残余
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
古老的墙只剩下残余。
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

顶点
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
赢得奖项是他事业的顶点。
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

生病的
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
生病的病人在治疗后慢慢开始康复。
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

焦虑的; 担心的
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
她因即将到来的面试而感到焦虑。
C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

牟取暴利者
Meaning
a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally
Example
The government punished war profiteers.
政府惩罚了战争的牟取暴利者。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

模棱两可
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
他的模棱两可回答让大家困惑。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

宁静和平和
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖泊有着宁静和平和的气氛。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

浑浊
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水的浑浊使得很难看到鱼。
A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

时钟
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
墙上的时钟显示三点。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

炫耀的
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
他在派对上戴着一条炫耀的金链子。
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
她在整个职业生涯中支持了非暴力的哲学。
B1 adjective /ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃənl/

educational

教育的
Meaning
Relating to the provision of education or having an educative effect.
Example
The journey was an educational experience.
这次旅行是一次教育性的体验。
C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

旋律的
Meaning
having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful
Example
Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.
她那旋律般的嗓音迷住了全场观众。