B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

宜居

Meaning

suitable or good enough to live in

Example

The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.

火星在未来可能变得宜居。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

吝啬

Meaning

Unwilling to spend money; stingy.

Example

She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.

她过着吝啬的生活，拒绝购买任何新东西。

B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

幸运地

Meaning

by good luck; luckily

Example

Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.

幸运地，事故中没有人受伤。

C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

开幕

Meaning

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

Example

The organization was inaugurated officially.

该组织已正式开幕。

C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

保险库 / 跳跃

Meaning

A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.

Example

The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.

银行将其黄金条存放在一个安全的金库中。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

姜

Meaning

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

Example

The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.

厨师在炒菜中加入了新鲜的姜，以增强其味道和香气。

C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

过度担忧

Meaning

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

Example

There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.

关于政治危机有很多戏剧性的担忧。

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

骚扰

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

公司对职场骚扰有严格的政策。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

魔鬼的

Meaning

Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.

Example

The villain devised a diabolic scheme.

反派设计了一个魔鬼的计划。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

期刊

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

她保持着个人日记，以记录她的想法和经历。

C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

一小束或一片

Meaning

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

Example

A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.

一缕烟雾从烟囱升起。

B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

证人

Meaning

a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law

Example

The witness testified in court yesterday.

证人昨天在法庭上作证。

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

彻底失败

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

由于糟糕的规划，活动变成了彻底的失败。

C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下

Meaning

situated or applied under the tongue

Example

The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.

医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

增强

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

沟通可以增强人们之间的联系。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

耻辱

Meaning

treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation

Example

She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.

她拒绝忍受在没有正当理由的情况下被搜身所带来的耻辱。

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。

C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

岛屿性

Meaning

The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.

Example

The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.

该小组的岛屿性使他们无法接受新的想法。

A2 verb /klɪk/

click

点击

Meaning

to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device

Example

She clicked the link to open the website.

她点击了链接以打开网站。

B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

承诺; 保证; 担保;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

他承诺捐款给慈善机构。

B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning

referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly

Example

The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

蜂蜜是一种粘性液体，流动缓慢。

A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

存在；一个生物；存在的状态

Meaning

existence; a living creature; the state of existing

Example

Every human being deserves respect and dignity.

每个人类都有尊严和尊重的权利。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

敲诈

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

他试图用威胁公布文件来敲诈她。

C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

猛攻

Meaning

A fierce or destructive attack.

Example

The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.

这个村庄面临敌军的猛烈进攻。

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

他的解释缺乏清晰度。

C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

恶名

Meaning

The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.

Example

The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.

罪犯因其大胆的逃脱而声名狼藉。

B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

Example

The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

夺取

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察成功没收了被盗的货物。

C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

信徒; 崇拜者

Meaning

a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something

Example

As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.

作为古典音乐的信徒，她参加了城市中的每一场音乐会。

A2 adjective /ˈemp.ti/

Empty

空的; 无内容的

Meaning

containing nothing; vacant; without contents

Example

The glass is empty and needs to be refilled.

玻璃杯是空的，需要重新填充。

C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

手势表达

Meaning

to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words

Example

He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.

他疯狂地做着手势，以引起他们的注意。

C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

线 / 搁浅

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

Example

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

暴风雨让许多游客滞留在岛上。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

文盲

Meaning

lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate

Example

The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.

那些文盲村民依赖口头传统来保存他们的历史。

C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

过度或不理智的痴迷

Meaning

an excessive or irrational devotion to something

Example

He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.

他对收集稀有邮票有着一种痴迷。

A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

微笑

Meaning

to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards

Example

She smiled when she saw the gift.

她看到礼物时笑了。

C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

有效的; 运行中的; 工作中的; 操作性的;

Meaning

Functioning; in effect; working; active;

Example

The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.

新的安全协议在事故发生后立即生效。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

国家以自豪的心情庆祝独立日。

B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

奖牌

Meaning

a piece of metal given as an award for achievement

Example

She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.

她在100米赛跑中获得了金牌。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

收货人

Meaning

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Example

The consignee received the shipment on time.

收货人按时收到了货物。

C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

男性化

Meaning

Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.

Example

His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.

他的男性化勇气给村里的人们留下了深刻的印象。

C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

爱慕

Meaning

to be filled with love or admiration for

Example

She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.

她爱上了美丽的风景。

A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

媒体

Meaning

The main means of mass communication regarded collectively

Example

The news was widely reported in all forms of media.

新闻在所有形式的媒体中被广泛报道。

A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

捡起; 接载; 学会

Meaning

to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase

Example

She picked up the book from the floor.

她从地板上捡起了那本书。

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃烧的; 炽热的

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

炽热的太阳使得这一天异常炎热。

C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔离

Meaning

To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.

Example

The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.

僧侣选择在山中独自生活。

C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

减少

Meaning

to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable

Example

The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.

由于预算削减，公司不得不缩减开支。

C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

餐后

Meaning

Occurring after a meal.

Example

He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.

他在晚餐后去散步。

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。

C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

开花

Meaning

the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development

Example

The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.

花园在春天达到了它的开花巅峰。

C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

震惊

Meaning

filled with shock or horror

Example

The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.

观众对悲惨的场面感到震惊。

C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危险的, 危险的, 不安全的

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.

Example

The explorers took a perilous journey.

探险家们进行了危险的旅行。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

盯着

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

她盯着画看了几个小时。

C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

再生农业

Meaning

Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.

Example

Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.

再生农业提高土壤肥力和生物多样性。

C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

不重要

Meaning

the state or quality of being insignificant or not important

Example

He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.

他以無關緊要的態度忽略了這個問題。

C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning

An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.

Example

He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.

B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

关系; 亲戚

Meaning

the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member

Example

They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.

他们有一个强大的商业关系，已经持续了多年。

A2 adjective ˈæktɪv

active

积极的

Meaning

Engaging or ready to engage in physically energetic pursuits; characterized by energetic work, participation, etc.

Example

Active participation in education is vital for progress.

教育中的积极参与对进步至关重要。

A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

希望

Meaning

to want something to happen; to desire or hope for

Example

I wish I could fly like a bird.

我希望我能像鸟一样飞。

A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

员工

Meaning

A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.

Example

The company values each employee's contribution to its success.

公司重视每个员工对成功的贡献。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。

C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

迫害

Meaning

To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.

Example

The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.

腐败的官员对贫困的村民进行了迫害。

C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

平衡

Meaning

A state of balance or equilibrium.

Example

Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.

她的冷静在激烈的辩论中创造了平衡。

A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

马

Meaning

a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads

Example

The horse galloped across the field with great speed.

马在田野里快速奔跑。

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。

C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼

Meaning

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Example

She converted the old loft into a modern studio.

她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。

B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

手链

Meaning

an ornamental band worn around the wrist

Example

She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.

她收到了一条金手链作为生日礼物。

B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning

To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.

Example

He committed a serious mistake in the report.

C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

伪造的

Meaning

false, fake, or not genuine

Example

The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.

警方因他使用伪造的身份证而逮捕了他。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。

A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

幸福

Meaning

a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities

Example

She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

母羊

Meaning

a female sheep

Example

The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.

母羊生下了双胞胎羔羊。

A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

另一个

Meaning

one more person or thing of the same type

Example

Can I have another cup of tea?

我可以再来一杯茶吗？

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

小心地

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

请仔细阅读说明书。

C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲

Meaning

to twist or bend out of the normal shape

Example

She contorted her face in pain after the injury.

受伤后，她痛苦地扭曲了脸。

B1 adjective ˈkruː.ʃəl

crucial

至关重要

Meaning

Decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.

Example

Fault-tolerance is crucial for reliability.

容错性对可靠性至关重要。

B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

蜡烛

Meaning

a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light

Example

We lit a wax candle during the power outage.

在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛

B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隐藏

Meaning

to hide something or keep it secret

Example

He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.

他试图用微笑掩饰自己的失望。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

清澈

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

湖水清澈地反射了天空。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美丽

Meaning

Attractive or pleasant in appearance.

Example

The actress was known for her comely features.

那位女演员以她美丽的特征著称。

C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

技术性问题

Meaning

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

Example

The case was dismissed on a technicality.

案件因技术性问题被驳回。

C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隐藏的动机

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

他带着隐藏的动机邀请了她。

B1 noun /ʃɒk/

shock

震惊

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

他的突然离开消息让每个人都震惊。

C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思

Meaning

to form an idea or concept of something in your mind

Example

The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.

艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

忘恩负义

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

她觉得他对她给予的所有帮助都忘恩负义。

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 /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

剽窃

Meaning

to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own

Example

He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.

他被警告不要剽窃朋友的文章。

C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

调解, 和解, 协调

Meaning

Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.

Example

They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.

他们通过开放的沟通尝试调解彼此的分歧。

C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

不间断空格

Meaning

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

Example

Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.

在HTML中使用 添加一个不会换行的空格。

C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

汇款 / 免除

Meaning

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

他承诺在本周末之前汇款。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

竞争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

她有一种竞争精神，推动她追求卓越。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

语无伦次地说

Meaning

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

Example

The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.

那个害怕的男人看到鬼魂时开始语无伦次地说话。

C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春天的

Meaning

related to spring; fresh, youthful

Example

The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.

经过漫长的冬季，花园充满了春天的美丽。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

麻烦; 打扰;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

建筑施工的持续噪音是一种真正的麻烦。

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

恭维

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

她对他的精彩演讲表示了恭维。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

没有味道

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

汤完全没有味道，需要更多的调味料。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

很少

Meaning

not often, infrequently

Example

She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.

她因为饮食限制，很少吃糖果。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依赖

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

他对技术的依赖令人担忧。

C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

财产征收人

Meaning

a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent

Example

The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.

财产征收人扣押了租户的车，直到债务清偿。

C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避

Meaning

The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.

他不断回避责任，让他的同事感到沮丧。

C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死亡 / 结束

Meaning

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

Example

The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

公司突如其来的倒闭震惊了投资者。

C2 noun /ɪˈreɪdiəns/

irradiance

辐射度

Meaning

the quality of shining brightly; the intensity of light falling on a surface

Example

The irradiance of the sun at noon was overwhelming.

中午太阳的辐射度是压倒性的。

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

他在逆境中保持坚强。

C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Example

The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.

C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

紧接着

Meaning

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

Example

He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.

他承认了错误，紧接着她原谅了他。

C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

优势, 统治

Meaning

A position of power, influence, or control over others.

Example

The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.

该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

认为, 判断

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

该项目被董事会认为是成功的。

C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美丽且装饰性的书写艺术

Meaning

The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.

Example

She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.

她参加了一个课程来提高她的书法技能。

C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

界定

Meaning

the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something

Example

The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.

艺术家对风景的界定非常准确。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

不平; 粗糙

Meaning

not level or smooth; not regular or consistent

Example

The road was uneven and full of potholes.

那条路不平，充满了坑洞。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

空的; 中空的;

Meaning

having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere

Example

The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.

空心树干为小动物提供了庇护。

C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

玩笑; 笑话

Meaning

a thing said or done for amusement; a joke

Example

His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.

他的评论是开玩笑的，并不是为了冒犯任何人。

A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

洪水

Meaning

an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits

Example

The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.

暴雨导致村庄发生了洪水。

C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

罪犯

Meaning

a person who has committed a serious crime

Example

The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.

罪犯被判处十年监禁。

C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山间湖泊

Meaning

A small mountain lake or pool.

Example

We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.

我们在高地附近的一个宁静的山间湖泊旁露营。

C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

脚手架

Meaning

a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution

Example

The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.

工人们搭建了脚手架来粉刷建筑物的外部。

B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

强奸

Meaning

to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent

Example

The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.

法律严惩那些犯强奸罪的人。

C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

夸张的语言

Meaning

Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.

Example

The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.

这位政治家的夸张演讲未能与普通人产生共鸣。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

冲突解决

Meaning

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

Example

Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.

冲突解决对于全球和平至关重要。

A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

储存

Meaning

to keep things in a place for future use; to save information

Example

She stores her winter clothes in the attic.

她把冬衣存放在阁楼里。