C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

开始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

开始仪式标志着新旅程的开始。

A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

假期

Meaning

A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.

Example

We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.

我们计划在暑假期间去旅行。

C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

Example

Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

草率

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

她对他严肃的问题做出了一个草率的回答。

C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

灌木丛; 茂密的灌木生长

Meaning

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

Example

The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

兔子消失在灌木丛中。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力

Meaning

inability to take effective action; helplessness

Example

The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.

政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。

C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

加快

Meaning

Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.

Example

The government took steps to expedite the approval process.

政府采取措施以加快审批流程。

C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

圆胖

Meaning

slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute

Example

The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.

这个宝宝有圆胖的脸颊，大家都很喜欢。

C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

鳗鱼

Meaning

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

Example

The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.

电鳗可以产生强大的电击。

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。

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

重建

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

村民们一起努力，在洪水后重建了桥梁。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

孔雀鱼

Meaning

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

Example

The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.

孔雀鱼非常适合想要开始水族箱的初学者。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

异教徒

Meaning

a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen

Example

Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.

古罗马人认为早期基督徒是异教徒。

B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

自由斗士

Meaning

a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country

Example

The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.

这位自由斗士把一生献给了祖国的解放。

C1 adjective /læks/

lax

宽松的, 粗心的

Meaning

Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.

Example

The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.

机场的安保令人惊讶地宽松。

C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

看起来疲惫和虚弱，尤其是由于疲劳、担忧或痛苦

Meaning

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Example

After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.

经过三夜没睡觉，他看起来很疲惫。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

治疗

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

基因治疗为遗传性疾病提供希望。

A1 verb /mʌst/

must

必须

Meaning

to be required or obligated to

Example

You must complete your homework before you go out.

你必须完成作业，然后才能出去。

A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

沙拉

Meaning

a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

Example

She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

她用生菜、番茄和黄瓜做了一个新鲜的沙拉。

C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

神圣化

Meaning

to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected

Example

The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.

古老的寺庙因几百年的崇拜而被神圣化。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。

C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

波浪形的

Meaning

Having a wavy surface or form.

Example

The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.

艺术家在日落时画了波浪形的海洋。

A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

工作

Meaning

to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals

Example

He works as a teacher at the local school.

他在当地学校当老师。

A2 noun /faɪl/

File

锉刀

Meaning

a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data

Example

He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.

他使用了一把金属锉刀来平滑粗糙的边缘。

C1 noun /ˈbreɪkər/

breaker

断路器（打破某物的人或物体；在岸边破碎成泡沫的大海浪；中断电路的设备）

Meaning

A person or thing that breaks something; a large sea wave that breaks into foam near the shore; a device that interrupts an electric circuit.

Example

The breaker tripped during the storm, cutting off electricity.

暴风雨期间，断路器跳闸，切断了电力。

C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

变换

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.

编辑在文章中交换了两个段落。

C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

繁茂的

Meaning

abundant in growth or richly abundant

Example

The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.

繁茂的森林充满了生命。

C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩

Meaning

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

Example

The patient convulsed during the seizure.

患者在发作时抽搐。

C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

勉强地; 刚好

Meaning

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

Example

She narrowly escaped the accident.

她差点逃脱了事故。

C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

普通的，平民的

Meaning

alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary

Example

His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.

他的口味相当普通，喜欢简单的食物和衣服。

B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

商业成功

Meaning

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

Example

Innovation drives business success.

创新推动商业成功。

C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

通过重新排列另一个单词或短语的字母而形成的单词或短语。

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' 是 'silent' 的变位词。

C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

潮湿且寒冷

Meaning

unpleasantly damp and cold

Example

The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.

地下室又黑又潮湿，弥漫着一股霉味。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X光; X射线

Meaning

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

Example

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.

医生让他拍一张X光片。

C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体

Meaning

Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.

Example

The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.

天空中的天体在昨晚清晰可见。

C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

震耳欲聋

Meaning

Extremely loud and powerful in sound.

Example

The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.

老师那震耳欲聋的声音让嘈杂的教室安静了下来。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

轻声笑

Meaning

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

Example

The students began to titter when the projector froze.

学生们开始在投影仪卡住时窃笑。

A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

在...之中

Meaning

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

Example

He was sitting among his friends.

他坐在他的朋友们中间。

C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

懊悔的

Meaning

feeling or showing remorse or guilt

Example

She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

她在意识到自己的错误后感到懊悔。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

同时发生

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会议与她的生日重合。

C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治会议

Meaning

A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.

Example

The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.

政党举行了一个会议，提名他们的总统候选人。

B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体

Meaning

a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil

Example

Water is a liquid at room temperature.

水在常温下是液体。

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。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

伸展

Meaning

To extend or stretch something outward.

Example

He outstretched his hand to help her up.

他伸出手来帮助她站起来。

C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning

to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc

Example

The speech galvanized the crowd into action.

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

慢炖锅

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

我在上班前把鸡肉和蔬菜放入慢炖锅中。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

清醒的；严肃而深思的；适度的

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

他在整个庆典期间保持清醒。

A2 verb /feɪl/

fail

失败

Meaning

to not succeed in achieving something; to be unsuccessful

Example

He failed to complete the assignment on time.

他未能按时完成任务。

C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

不规则

Meaning

Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.

Example

His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.

他的不规则行为让他的同事们感到困惑。

C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

泽娜娜

Meaning

the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem

Example

The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.

泽娜娜用复杂的图案美丽地装饰。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。

C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

虱子

Meaning

a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals

Example

The child had a louse in his hair.

孩子的头发里有一只虱子。

B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越

Meaning

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

Example

The school is known for its academic excellence.

这所学校因其学术卓越而闻名。

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生产, 繁殖

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

许多动物在有利的条件下快速繁殖。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

令人不安

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

关于事故的新闻令人深感不安。

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

入侵

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

军队为可能的入侵做了准备。

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太阳系

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

我们的太阳系有八个行星围绕太阳旋转。

C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

清新的

Meaning

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

Example

The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.

远足者享受着清新的山间空气。

B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然的响声; 强烈的撞击或打击

Meaning

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

Example

The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.

门关上时发出一声巨响，吵醒了所有人。

C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

耻辱, 侮辱

Meaning

Harsh criticism or public disgrace.

Example

The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.

丑闻给政治家带来了耻辱。

B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。

B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

职业

Meaning

a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill

Example

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.

教学是一项崇高的职业，它塑造了未来的世代。

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

对手; 竞争者

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

象棋选手击败了他最强的对手。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗氧化剂

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

水果和蔬菜富含抗氧化剂。

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

学校有更多的男性教师而非女性教师。

A1 verb /æd/

add

添加

Meaning

to join something to something else; to include

Example

Please add sugar to my coffee.

请在我的咖啡里加糖。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

折磨; 痛苦

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

囚犯在单独监禁中忍受了多年的折磨。

B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非营利的

Meaning

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

Example

She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.

她在一个非营利组织工作，为弱势儿童提供免费教育。

A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

傻瓜

Meaning

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

Example

He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

他在相信恶作剧之后觉得自己像个傻瓜。

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

机智的回答

Meaning

conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies

Example

The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.

晚宴上，客人之间充满了精彩的机智回答。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保证

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

质量保证是委员会的优先事项。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

这座寺庙有一种神秘的氛围，令人敬畏。

C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

对立

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

两党之间有明显的对立。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

不可移动

Meaning

Not able to be moved; fixed in position.

Example

Immovable barriers prevent change.

不可移动的障碍阻止了改变。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

支持的

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

在我困难的时刻，她非常支持我。

B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

镜子

Meaning

a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images

Example

She looked at herself in the looking glass.

她在镜子里看着自己。

C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

坏死

Meaning

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

Example

The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.

医生解释说，病人的伤口显示出坏死的迹象。

B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声音投射

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

适当的投射确保每个听众都能清晰地听到。

C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

懦夫

Meaning

a cowardly person

Example

He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.

他在危机中像个懦夫一样表现。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央的

Meaning

Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.

Example

Water is central to human survival.

水对人类生存至关重要。

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 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

科学家发现的结果令人困惑。

C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神谕的

Meaning

Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements

Example

Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.

她的神谕般的话让观众陷入了深思。

A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

令人不快的

Meaning

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

Example

He made a nasty comment about her dress.

他对她的裙子发表了令人不快的评论。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

他决定专攻心脏病学。

A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

向后; 逆序

Meaning

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

Example

He counted backwards from ten to one.

他从十数到一，倒着数。

A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

邻居

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

我的邻居在我糖用完时借给了我一些糖。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

沿河低洼的土地，通常肥沃而平坦

Meaning

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.

Example

The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.

农民在河边的肥沃土地上种植庄稼。

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

必要的

Meaning

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Example

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

锻炼是健康生活方式的重要组成部分。

C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆炸

Meaning

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Example

The sudden detonation shook the entire building.

突如其来的爆炸震动了整个大楼。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同音异义词

Meaning

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

Example

The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.

'蝙蝠'这个词是一个同音异义词，因为它可以指代动物或运动器材。

C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

夸克

Meaning

A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.

Example

Quarks form protons and neutrons.

夸克形成质子和中子。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːr.kjə.paɪn/

Porcupine

豪猪

Meaning

a large rodent with defensive spines or quills on its body

Example

The porcupine raised its quills when threatened.

豪猪在受到威胁时竖起了它的刺。

C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

搞砸

Meaning

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

Example

He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.

他搞砸了演示并让观众感到困惑。

A2 adjective /ˈkreɪzi/

Crazy

疯狂的; 极其愚蠢; 对某事狂热

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish; wildly enthusiastic about something

Example

That's a crazy idea, but it might just work.

这是一个疯狂的想法，但它可能会奏效。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

夸大

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

他倾向于夸大自己的成就。

C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

损伤

Meaning

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

Example

The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.

医生仔细检查了皮肤上的损伤。

C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同时代的

Meaning

existing, happening, or occurring at the same time

Example

The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.

这两位艺术家是同时代的，并且经常互相影响。

A2 noun /roʊz/

Rose

玫瑰

Meaning

a fragrant flower with thorny stems, typically red, pink, white, or yellow

Example

She gave me a beautiful red rose for Valentine's Day.

她在情人节送给我一朵漂亮的红玫瑰。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

不连贯

Meaning

Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.

Example

His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.

他的解释如此不连贯，以至于没有人能理解。

C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

离心

Meaning

Moving or tending to move away from a center.

Example

The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.

离心力将衣物推向洗衣机的两侧。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

挥霍

Meaning

the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure

Example

The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.

他财富的挥霍让他陷入贫困。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

inspection

检查

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

该建筑上周通过了安全检查。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌmet.əˈbɒl.ɪk/

metabolic

新陈代谢的

Meaning

Relating to the chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Regular exercise enhances metabolic efficiency.

定期锻炼提高新陈代谢效率。

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。

B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

录音

Meaning

the act or process of recording something

Example

The recording of the interview was clear and loud.

采访的录音清晰且响亮。

C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

漂浮的残骸

Meaning

Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.

Example

The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.

暴风雨后，海滩上充满了漂浮的残骸。

C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning

a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully

Example

The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.

C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。

C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

嫉妒的; 羡慕的

Meaning

feeling or showing envy; jealous

Example

She felt envious of her friend's new car.

她对朋友的新车感到嫉妒。

C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

破旧

Meaning

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

Example

They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.

他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧老房子里。

B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解决方案

Meaning

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Example

Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.

生物技术为环境问题提供解决方案。

C1 noun /ˌæŋɡloʊ ˈsæksən/

anglo-saxon

Meaning

A member of the Germanic peoples who settled in England in the early Middle Ages; also relating to their language or culture.

Example

The Anglo-Saxon period greatly influenced English culture and language.

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

块 / 大块

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

她把蛋糕切成大块。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

未声明

Meaning

not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid

Example

The contract included several unstated expectations.

合同包括了几个未声明的期望。

B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

通知

Meaning

to tell someone about something; to give information

Example

Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.

请在您到达机场时通知我。