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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。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

下船/下飞机
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
乘客在着陆后从飞机上下来。
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命事故
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
这场事故导致了一人死亡。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

出生权利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

以极大的技巧完成或完善某物
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
他是一个技艺精湛的艺术家，拥有多年的经验。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagaration

拼写错误（来自 'conflagration'）
Meaning
This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
Example
The term 'conflagaration' is often incorrectly used instead of 'conflagration'.
'conflagaration' 这个词常常被错误地用来代替 'conflagration'。
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

机智
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水行业
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
她在一家香水厂工作，创造奢华的香气。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。
C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

不为某事烦恼或困扰；冷静且镇定
Meaning
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
Example
She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.
尽管有挑战，她依然保持冷静。
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃肠的
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
辛辣食物可能导致胃肠问题。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

幸福
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

枯萎
Meaning
To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.
Example
The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.
花朵在太阳的炙热下枯萎。
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

客套话
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
他们在会议开始前交换了客套话。
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公报
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
这项晋升在上周的政府公报中正式公布。
C1 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪt/

administrate

管理
Meaning
to manage or supervise the execution of duties, laws, or resources; to formally give or apply something such as a test or medicine
Example
The committee will administrate the new policy across all departments.
委员会将在所有部门管理这项新政策。
C1 noun/verb /kwɪp/

quip

机智的评论
Meaning
A witty remark; to make a witty or clever comment.
Example
She quipped about the weather during the meeting.
她在会议中调侃天气。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

理性化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
他对错误的理性化并不令人信服。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

疑问的
Meaning
Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.
Example
She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.
她听到消息时，抬起了疑问的眉毛。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

水文循环
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
水文循环确保自然界中水的持续流动。
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 kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

产科医生
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
产科医生在整个怀孕过程中监测了母亲的健康。
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡警
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
巡警在繁忙的十字路口指挥交通。
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

驻地协调员
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
驻地协调员欢迎所有代表。
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

收集
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
记者从多个来源收集事实。
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 /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

队列
Meaning
Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.
Example
Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.
研究人员比较了不同队列的健康结果。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

协调的
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
工人们为改善条件做出了协调的努力。
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
恐惧是人类体验的最原始的情感之一。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

歧视性
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
歧视性政策引发了抗议。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

喧嚣, 忙碌
Meaning
to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place
Example
The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.
市场充满了小贩和顾客。
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

不情愿
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
她不愿意在大家面前承认她的错误。
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 /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

通电; 激动
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
演讲者的演讲让观众感到兴奋。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
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 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

使精致
Meaning
to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners
Example
Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.
出国旅行帮助他完善了世界观。
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

可原谅的
Meaning
Able to be forgiven or justified.
Example
Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.
考虑到情况，她的错误是可以原谅的。
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 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主要冲击
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小镇承受了风暴的主要冲击。
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

伪造者
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
警方逮捕了一名伪造者，他一直在出售伪造的画作。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

媒体主导地位
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
互联网增强了全球媒体主导地位。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

热情，激情
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
她用热情谈论她的新项目。
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

有害的
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
污染对生育力有害。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsaɪt/

incite

煽动
Meaning
to provoke; to stir up
Example
His speech incited the crowd to violence.
他的演讲激起了人群的暴力。
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

栩栩如生
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
这尊蜡像如此栩栩如生，以至于人们以为它是一个真人。
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

孜然
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
孜然是印度和中东烹饪中的一种基本香料。
C1 noun /bɪˈtreɪər/

Betrayer

背叛者; 不忠者
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something; one who is disloyal
Example
The betrayer was exposed and faced severe consequences.
背叛者被曝光并面临严重后果。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

间歇
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
节目在长时间的间歇后重新开始。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

强迫症的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
他对清洁有强迫症的兴趣。
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

番茄工作法
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
番茄工作法提高了生产力。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛn.sər.i/

sensory

感官的
Meaning
Related to the five human senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, smell).
Example
Sensory feedback enhances the VR experience.
感官反馈增强了虚拟现实体验。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

借口
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
他用生病作为借口来避开会议。
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

并排
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
士兵们并排走在街上。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

雪貂, 坚持不懈地寻找或发现某物
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
他发现了隐藏的文件。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

记忆法，助记符
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
助记符帮助轻松记住复杂的概念。
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

进行交易
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
客户可以在线进行银行交易。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

超越
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
公司在去年超越了它的竞争对手。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
那位政治家试图回避那个棘手的问题。
C1 noun /mjuːˈteɪʃn/

mutation

突变，基因变异
Meaning
A change in form, structure, or nature, especially in genetics.
Example
Scientists discovered a genetic mutation that caused the disorder.
科学家发现了一种基因突变，导致了这种疾病。
C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
艺术家的作品是创造力中的超越的象征。
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

排斥
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
学生在违反规则后遭受了排斥。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

刺绣
Meaning
to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread
Example
She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.
她在枕套上刺绣了花朵。
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 /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

湖泊
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
我们在湖泊的平静水域游泳。
C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

擅闯者
Meaning
a person who enters someone's property without permission
Example
The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.
安保人员抓住了翻越围栏的擅闯者。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

有教育意义的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
这场讲座非常有教育意义且引人入胜。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
表面上，他看起来很冷静，但内心却很紧张。
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

先锋
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
先锋设计重新定义了餐饮体验。
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

使痛苦
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
许多人受到季节性过敏的困扰。
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 /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 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

未受尊敬的
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
他的多年服务被忽视后，他感到自己未受尊敬。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主义
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主义重视传统和渐进的发展。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

非法篡改
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
篡改证据是犯罪行为。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
垃圾的气味令人作呕。
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 /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

节制
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
节制对保持平衡的生活至关重要。
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

征收
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
政府决定对奢侈品征收新税。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

征服
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
士兵们成功压倒了敌军。
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

报复
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
军队在敌人的攻击后进行了报复。
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

无法解释
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
她进入黑暗的房间时感到无法解释的恐惧。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

谜团
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
生活对许多人来说仍然是一个谜团。
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

象征
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

企业集团
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
这家公司发展成为一家跨国企业集团。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
她试图通过旅行逃避她平凡的日常。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

抵消
Meaning
to offset or balance the effect of something
Example
Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.
运动可以抵消压力的负面影响。
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物质主义生活方式
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
物质主义生活方式常常导致道德衰退。
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代替
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
他给了钱代替花。
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

侵蚀
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
海岸线因持续的波浪开始侵蚀。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

有小束的; 装饰着小束
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
有小束的沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

冲突
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
两名球员在犯规后在场上发生了冲突。
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 prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深远的倡议
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
一个深刻的倡议可以创造可持续的变化。
C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

热心的
Meaning
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
Example
The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.
热心的志愿者们为事业不知疲倦地工作。
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

贬低
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
经理用粗鲁的言辞贬低了他的员工。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

变形
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温开始使塑料容器变形。
C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

用药治疗
Meaning
to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes
Example
The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.
医生将为病人治疗以减轻炎症。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

非个人化
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
信件是以非常非个人化的风格写的。
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

肿胀的
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
她在徒步旅行时扭伤了脚踝，脚踝肿了。
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 /ˈærɪd/

arid

干旱的
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

精妙, 技巧, 高雅
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
艺术家以极高的精妙感画画。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

沉重而缓慢
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
这堂沉重而缓慢的讲座使学生们难以保持清醒。
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

重申
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
老师重申了诚实的重要性。
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

喧闹的
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
那些喧闹的孩子让屋子充满了噪音。
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

异想天开
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
她的故事充满了异想天开和想象力。