C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理

Meaning

to collect, arrange, and combine in order

Example

The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.

秘书在会议之前整理了报告。

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺水

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

他在河里游泳时差点淹死。

C2 noun əˈlæk.rə.t̬i

alacrity

快速和愉快的准备

Meaning

Brisk and cheerful readiness.

Example

He accepted the challenge with alacrity.

他以 alacrity 接受了挑战。

C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

乏味的

Meaning

lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired

Example

The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.

讲座如此乏味，以至于一半的听众都睡着了。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

倒霉; 不幸运

Meaning

having bad luck; unfortunate

Example

He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.

他很倒霉错过了获胜的投篮。

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 /voʊɡ/

vogue

时尚

Meaning

the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time

Example

Minimalist design is currently in vogue.

极简设计目前很时尚。

C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

生物杀灭剂

Meaning

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

Example

Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.

生物杀灭剂帮助控制害虫，并减少疾病传播。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

追溯的

Meaning

applying to a period before it was enacted or established

Example

The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.

新法律追溯适用于过去的案件。

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。

B1 verb pres

press

按压. 按。

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

按压以操作机器。

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

定睛凝视；专注地看着某个方向

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

她穿过拥挤的房间与他那凝视的眼神相遇，感到心跳停了一下。

C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

友好

Meaning

the quality of being friendly and cheerful

Example

His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.

他的友好使他在同事中很受欢迎。

A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全地

Meaning

totally; in every way possible

Example

The room was completely silent.

房间完全安静。

C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

荒凉; 孤独; 不毛

Meaning

deserted; lonely; barren

Example

The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.

废弃的村庄看起来荒凉且空荡。

A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

公正的; 正义的; 适当的

Meaning

fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate

Example

The judge made a just decision in the case.

法官在案件中作出了公正的决定。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇气, 创新

Meaning

Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.

Example

It takes real gumption to start your own business.

创业需要真正的勇气。

C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信托的

Meaning

Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.

Example

Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.

银行对客户有信托责任。

C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

跑调

Meaning

out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards

Example

The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.

歌手在表演时稍微跑调了。

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

习惯，风俗

Meaning

a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice

Example

He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.

他生活在一种安静的习惯中，避开城市的喧嚣。

C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

富饶的壤土

Meaning

Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.

Example

Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.

壤土是农业的理想选择，因为它含有丰富的营养成分。

C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

迷住 / 通过欺骗来吸引

Meaning

to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way

Example

She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.

她通过讲故事迷住了观众。

C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

游牧

Meaning

Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.

Example

The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.

部落过着游牧生活。

A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

大碗

Meaning

a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing

Example

She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.

她在一个大碗里混合了食材。

A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

安全

Meaning

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

Example

Drive safely on the icy road.

在结冰的道路上安全行驶。

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。

C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

厌恶女性

Meaning

Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.

Example

The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.

这本小说因宣扬厌恶女性而遭到批评。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

强度

Meaning

The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.

Example

The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.

风暴的强度吓坏了村民。

A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

面试

Meaning

A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.

Example

The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.

面试以平静和专业的方式进行。

C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

入室盗窃

Meaning

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

Example

The thief was arrested for housebreaking.

小偷因入室盗窃被捕。

B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全; 彻底; 毫无例外

Meaning

completely; totally; without exception

Example

I absolutely agree with your decision.

我完全同意你的决定。

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

完整性

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教师的完整性促进了积极的学习环境。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

赌博

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

他决定将自己的积蓄投入股市。

B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

升

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids

Example

She bought a litre of milk from the shop.

她从商店买了一升牛奶。

A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作

Meaning

the process of producing or constructing something

Example

The making of the movie took over two years.

电影的制作过程花费了超过两年时间。

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来主义者

Meaning

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

Example

The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.

未来主义者预测了下一个十年交通运输的重大变化。

B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自夸; 吹牛; 骄傲

Meaning

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

Example

His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.

他不断吹嘘自己的财富让所有人都很烦。

C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

迷恋

Meaning

to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration

Example

He was infatuated with her beauty.

他被她的美貌迷住了。

B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

视觉的

Meaning

Relating to seeing or sight.

Example

The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.

这部电影因其惊人的视觉效果而受到称赞。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

恳求

Meaning

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

Example

She entreated him to stay a little longer.

她恳求他再待一会儿。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

双音节词

Meaning

a word consisting of two syllables

Example

The word 'happy' is a disyllable.

‘幸福’这个词是一个双音节词。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

重建

Meaning

to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble

Example

The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.

该小组在领导人归来后重新组建。

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。

B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

罗勒

Meaning

an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine

Example

The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.

意大利面酱料中加入了新鲜的罗勒。

A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

打破了；没钱

Meaning

past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor

Example

I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.

我昨晚把手机弄坏了，现在一点钱也没有。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

恳求

Meaning

An earnest or humble request or plea.

Example

She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.

她在激烈的争论中恳求和平。

C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

远见

Meaning

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

Example

His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.

他的远见帮助公司避免了经济损失。

C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

杠杆，刚性杆

Meaning

a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.

Example

He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.

他使用了一个杠杆来举起重石。

A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

铁 / 熨斗

Meaning

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

Example

He used an iron to smooth his shirt.

他用熨斗把衬衫弄平。

C2 adjective /ˌstætʃuˈɛsk/

statuesque

雕像般的

Meaning

Having the grace, beauty, or dignity of a statue; tall and attractively proportioned.

Example

She had a statuesque figure that turned heads wherever she went.

她有着雕像般的身形，每走到哪里都会吸引视线。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

缩水

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

毛衣在热水中洗后缩水。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

错误的名字

Meaning

A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.

Example

Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.

称呼这只小狗为“巨人”是一个错误的名字。

B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的

Meaning

often forgetting things or not paying attention

Example

He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.

他是那么健忘，以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

类人猿的

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

科学家研究了黑猩猩的类人猿行为。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

她非常认真地对待了这个问题。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

恶作剧

Meaning

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

Example

The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.

万圣节那天，孩子们充满了恶作剧。

C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

冰雹风暴

Meaning

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

Example

The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.

冰雹风暴损坏了停车场中的许多汽车。

B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

无知

Meaning

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

Example

His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.

他对基本计算机技能的无知使他很难找到工作。

B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

制造

Meaning

to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something

Example

The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.

该公司为全球市场生产电子设备。

A1 verb /brɪŋ/

bring

带来

Meaning

to carry or take something to a place; to come with something

Example

Please bring your books to class tomorrow.

请明天把你的书带到课堂。

B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

选项

Meaning

a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action

Example

You have the option to work from home or office.

你可以选择在家工作或在办公室工作。

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

葡萄园

Meaning

A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.

Example

The old vinery was filled with grapevines.

旧的葡萄园里满是葡萄藤。

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

潮湿的

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

下雨后，房间感觉又冷又潮湿。

B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

全面的

Meaning

Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.

Example

A comprehensive study enhances understanding.

全面的研究促进了理解。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海军的

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

该国在海军防御方面进行了大量投资。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜边

Meaning

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

Example

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.

在直角三角形中，斜边总是比另外两边长。

C2 noun /ˈɛəri/

aerie

鹰巢

Meaning

A large nest of a bird of prey, especially an eagle, typically built high in a tree or on a cliff.

Example

The eagle built its aerie on the high cliff.

鹰在高悬崖上筑巢

C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般

Meaning

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

Example

They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。

B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

经济衰退

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

由于金融危机，该国面临严重的经济衰退。

B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

收入者

Meaning

A person who earns money through work or business

Example

She is the primary earner in her family.

她是家庭中的主要收入者。

C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

得利瑞厄斯

Meaning

in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion

Example

He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.

他因发烧而神志不清，一直在嘟囔胡话。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难

Meaning

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

Example

Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.

投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。

C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

炼油厂

Meaning

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

Example

The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.

石油炼油厂每天处理数千桶石油。

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

作为贷款担保的财产

Meaning

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

银行要求贷款批准时提供担保物品。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期地

Meaning

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

Example

She exercises regularly to stay healthy.

她定期锻炼以保持健康。

C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

撕裂

Meaning

to tear apart violently

Example

The earthquake rived the ground in several places.

地震在几个地方撕裂了地面。

C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

极乐

Meaning

A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.

Example

For her, the garden was a personal elysium.

对她来说，花园是一个个人的极乐世界。

C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

冠军 / 胜利者

Meaning

an informal word for champion or winner.

Example

He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.

他是拳击比赛的新冠军。

C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

辨别

Meaning

To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.

Example

He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.

他几乎无法在雾中辨认出远处的身影。

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家族背景

Meaning

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

Example

Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.

她的高贵家族背景使她有机会进入皇宫。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

残忍; 不友好

Meaning

cruel; not nice or caring toward others

Example

It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.

他取笑她的外貌，真是太不友善了。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

消防员

Meaning

a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people

Example

The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑中救出了家庭。

A2 noun /ədˈvɜːrtɪsmənt/

Theory

理论

Meaning

a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something

Example

Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

爱因斯坦的相对论理论彻底改变了物理学。

C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

挥霍者, 无所事事的人

Meaning

A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.

Example

The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.

这个年轻人被他的家人当作挥霍者解雇了。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。

C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

鱼雷

Meaning

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

Example

The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.

潜艇向敌舰发射了鱼雷。

C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

难以辨认

Meaning

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.

医生的字迹几乎难以辨认。

A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

妈妈

Meaning

an informal word for mother

Example

My mom makes the best homemade food.

我妈妈做的家常菜最好吃。

C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花

Meaning

The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.

我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗余，过剩

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

公司员工中的冗余导致了大量裁员。

B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

艾滋病

Meaning

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV

Example

AIDS is a major global health concern.

艾滋病是一个重大全球健康问题。

C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

遮阳篷

Meaning

a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain

Example

We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.

我们坐在遮阳篷下，避免了大雨。

C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甜美

Meaning

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

Example

She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.

她被他甜美的声音迷住了。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。

A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

返回

Meaning

to come or go back to a place; to give back

Example

I will return home tomorrow.

我明天会回家。

主菜

Meaning

The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).

Example

The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.

餐厅的招牌牛排作为主菜上桌。