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C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

漏网
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
她用漏网把意大利面排水了。
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

平滑的; 无困难的; 流畅的
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
这条路很平滑，开车很舒服。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

六翼天使
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
彩色玻璃窗描绘了一个展开翅膀的六翼天使。
B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

建议; 建议
Meaning
an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation
Example
Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?
你有什么建议可以提高我们团队的生产力吗？
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

流动
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
公司在重组期间处于持续变化的状态。
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

止赎
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
银行在错过几个月付款后决定没收财产。
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

口径
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
这所大学吸引了高口径的学生。
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

排斥
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
质子相互排斥。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

诡辩家
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
他被当作一个诡辩家，扭曲事实来赢得辩论。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

无礼
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
学生的无礼行为让全班震惊。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

侵犯
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
未經許可複製此軟件將侵犯版權法。
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

沙拉酱 / 调味料混合物
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
她用意大利沙拉酱准备了一道美味的沙拉。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱；嘈杂的混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火灾警报后，教室变得完全混乱。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

养蜂
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用，支持授粉。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

传入
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
传入神经将信号从身体传送到大脑。
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢的
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的士兵从不退缩面对挑战。
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。
A1 verb /siː/

see

看
Meaning
to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet
Example
I can see the mountain from here.
我可以从这里看到山。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

敲诈勒索
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
商人因威胁其合作伙伴后被捕，罪名是敲诈勒索。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建筑物内禁止吸烟。
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主义
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
自由斗士的英雄主义激励着国家。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点燃
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
火花在几秒钟内点燃了干叶。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

恶魔般的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者的恶魔般统治给国家带来了苦难。
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚胎的
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
这个项目仍处于胚胎阶段。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

习惯形成
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
习惯的形成需要一致性和纪律。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

顺时针
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
顺时针旋转阀门以拧紧它。
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

纽带; 债券
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
母亲与孩子之间的强烈纽带是显而易见的。
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

匮乏, 贫困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
难民在严寒的冬天遭受了极大的匮乏。
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

肿块
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的小肿块。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

周年纪念; 特别庆典
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
学校以盛大的仪式庆祝了它的金色周年纪念。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
噪音在午夜后终于停止了。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊri/

dowry

嫁妆
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
一些文化仍然遵循嫁妆的传统。
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自动化
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
自动化提高了生产效率，并减少了生产中的错误。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

臂环
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
传统舞者佩戴着金色的臂环，在聚光灯下闪闪发光。
C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

破败
Meaning
The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.
Example
The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.
这座古老的寺庙处于破败状态。
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

宣圣
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇决定因其信仰和牺牲而宣圣这位殉道者。
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

马克笔，标记笔
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
他用红色马克笔强调了重要的要点。
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

电 / 强烈
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
新闻对观众产生了电震动效应。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危机
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危机影响了全球市场。
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

六角形的
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
艺术家为镜子设计了一个六角形的框架。
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
一月通常是一年中最冷的月份。
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

伏击
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
士兵们计划在黎明时伏击敌人。
B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

鸣叫
Meaning
a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter
Example
I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.
我今天早上听到了一只麻雀的甜美推特声。
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

电池
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
手机电池在长时间使用后耗尽了。
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

和谐的音调
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
演讲者的演讲充满了和谐的音韵和节奏。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

装卸工
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
装卸工们不知疲倦地工作，直到黎明前卸下货物。
C1 noun /ʌnˈfeɪθfʊlnəs/

unfaithfulness

不忠
Meaning
the quality of being disloyal or not faithful; breach of trust or fidelity
Example
His unfaithfulness led to the end of their marriage.
他的不忠导致了他们婚姻的结束。
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
机器持续运行24小时。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

由橡木制成
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村民们围着大厅里的橡木桌子聚集在一起。
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

发光
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
灯笼在黑暗中发光。
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

动画
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
这部电影的动画非常细致。
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

玉米饼
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
她把蔬菜包裹在一个温暖的玉米饼中。
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

情境化
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
历史事件的情境化帮助学生更好地理解它们。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

广阔的区域
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
沙漠是一个广阔的沙子和岩石区域。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
新闻报道对公众来说是深感不安的。
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

咆哮
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
狗对陌生人咆哮。
C2 adjective /ˌæm.bɪˈdɛk.strəs/

ambidextrous

双手灵活
Meaning
Able to use both hands equally well, or versatile in abilities.
Example
Being ambidextrous can be beneficial in sports.
做双手都能使用的人在运动中有优势。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

严格的纪律管理员
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新经理如此严格，以至于即使是小的违章行为也会受到惩罚。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

无数
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
夜空中有无数的星星。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平线
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
望远镜为天文学打开了新的地平线。
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反刍动物
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
牛是反刍动物，它们会反复咀嚼食物。
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特点
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
新手机具有独特的相机特点。
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

失望
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
丑闻让许多选民失望。
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

清晰度
Meaning
Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.
Example
The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.
他的讲座的清晰度让学生们很容易理解复杂的课题。
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

彩虹
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
暴风雨后，天空中出现了美丽的彩虹。
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

陵墓
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
国王被埋葬在一座宏伟的陵墓中。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

与牛奶相关或类似牛奶的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小肠中的乳汁管吸收膳食脂肪。
C1 noun /rɪˈpreʃən/

Repression

压制
Meaning
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, impulse, etc.
Example
The government's repression of free speech sparked widespread protests.
政府对言论自由的压制引发了广泛的抗议。
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

准备
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
她准备好去机场了。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
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。
B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

调色板
Meaning
a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design
Example
The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.
艺术家在开始画画之前，在她的调色板上混合了鲜艳的色调。
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

撒谎, 躺着
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
书放在桌子上。
C1 adjective /pəˈroʊkiəl/

parochial

狭隘的
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; relating to a parish.
Example
His parochial view prevented him from understanding global issues.
他狭隘的观点使他无法理解全球性问题。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超越
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
运动员通过赢得金牌超越了每个人的期望。
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不合理的
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
他对员工的愤怒是完全不合理的。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

层
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会上层享有其他人无法获得的特权。
B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

宽容
Meaning
the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist
Example
Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.
宗教宽容在多元化的社会中很重要。
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

胡说
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
停止胡说八道，认真点！
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

难以辨认
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
医生的字迹因其难以辨认而在药房工作人员中广为人知。
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
这个过滤器将有效地净化水。
A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

蛋糕
Meaning
a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
Example
They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.
他们为生日聚会订购了一个巧克力蛋糕。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入门书籍，底漆
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
他在开始他的课程之前，阅读了一本编程入门书籍。
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

二重奏
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
这个音乐二重奏在音乐会上演奏了他们的最新热门曲。
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

探测车
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
探测车在火星上着陆，开始了它的探索任务。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

通常
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
我通常每天早上7点醒来。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

改信者
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
她在转信到新的信仰后成为了一名改信者。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

与教区相关
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
教区委员会聚集在一起讨论教会事务。
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

约会
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
他们在咖啡馆安排了一次秘密的会面。
C1 noun /bəˈnæn.zə/

Bonanza

一种突然增加财富、好运或利润的情况或事件
Meaning
a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits
Example
The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country.
石油的发现对这个小国来说是一个博南萨。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 摘要
Meaning
existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text
Example
The artist is known for her abstract paintings.
艺术家以其抽象画作而闻名。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

勇敢的, 英雄的
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了孩子。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弹性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
弹性带可以拉伸并恢复到原来的形状。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不合理的
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
公司从危机中获得了不合理的利润。
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

联盟
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
几个党派组成了一个联盟来通过新法律。
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

同质化
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
公司尝试在全球市场上使其产品同质化。
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

特别; 尤其是; 尤其
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
我喜欢所有的水果，特别是芒果。
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最大努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
他为了按时完成任务，付出了最大的努力。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
他是犹太人，继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

旅行者
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
旅行者在长途旅行后在一家小旅馆休息。
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争斗, 磨损
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
他试图保持冷静，但在争论中他的神经开始磨损。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

损失
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
公司去年遭受了巨大的财务损失。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
她坚决反对动物实验。
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

验证
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
请在继续之前验证您的电子邮件地址。
C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来
Meaning
The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.
Example
The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.
互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。
A1 noun /help/

Help

帮助; 援助
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
志愿者提供了帮助，将那位年长妇女的购物袋搬到她的车里。