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B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

承诺
Meaning
A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.
总统重申了他对环境保护的承诺。
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

打电话
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
请在到家后给我打电话。
B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

太空探索
Meaning
The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.
Example
Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.
太空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的认识。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

越来越多
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
人们对气候变化的关注越来越多。
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 屠杀
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
和平条约被签署,以防止进一步的流血。
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
背叛后,他感到失落于希望和信任。
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

推向下或推向外面
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
暴力的海浪把岩石从悬崖上推了下来。
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
她深受学生们的喜爱。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干鱼
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干鱼是在许多沿海地区受欢迎的腌制食品。
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

截然不同
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
他们的意见截然不同,导致了辩论。
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

美丽的;迷人的;愉快的;吸引人的
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
什么美好的一天适合野餐!
A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

Meaning
a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.
Example
Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.
呃,我不确定这是不是正确的答案。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

电热水壶
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
电热水壶在水开始沸腾时自动关闭。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

扭曲
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
该政权的审查制度被视为对言论自由的扭曲。
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

无名的; 匿名的; 不知名的; 未识别的
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
无名的恐惧整晚困扰着他。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

内部
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
酒店的内部装饰非常美丽。
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

水道口
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
船只进入了沿海的一条狭窄的水道口。
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚构,想象
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
鬼屋的故事只是她想象的产物。
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 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

标准
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
候选人根据严格的标准进行评估。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
电影的结局是琐碎的,而不是悲剧性的。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

失控的
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
人群的失控愤怒引发了混乱。
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

初生的
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
初生的技术正在革命化各行各业。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

有罪的
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
人类是有罪的,但他们努力向善。
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

宁静
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
花园是一个宁静的地方,可以放松。
C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

有臭味; 给人强烈的不愉快或不想要的印象
Meaning
to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable
Example
The garbage can reeks of rotten food.
垃圾桶有腐烂食物的臭味。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

非常
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
再次见到你我非常高兴。
B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

脊柱; 结构的中央支撑
Meaning
the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure
Example
She injured her spine in the accident.
她在事故中伤了脊柱。
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

沟槽 / 节奏
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
DJ让人群跟随节奏跳舞。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沉默
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
他的沉默让人很难知道他在想什么。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
她获得了一项奖学金,以便出国留学。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

好争斗的;好争论的;爱吵架的
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
他好争斗的性格使得与他共事变得困难。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明显的
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
结果是显而易见的。
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

同时代
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
这位哲学家与现代科学的崛起是同一时代的。
A1 noun /ˈmjuːzɪk/

music

音乐
Meaning
vocal or instrumental sounds combined to produce harmony, melody, or rhythm
Example
She loves listening to classical music.
她喜欢听古典音乐。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

红树林
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
孙达班是世界上最大的红树林。
C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

乌合之众
Meaning
a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior
Example
The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.
政治家将抗议者视为仅仅是乌合之众。
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
早期人类为了生存,形成了凝聚的单元。
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

奶酪
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
她把磨碎的奶酪加到意大利面中,增加了风味。
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。
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陈词滥调,空话
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
他在演讲中不断重复相同的陈词滥调。
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支持
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
该项目获得了多个主要投资者的支持。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

领导
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
她领导了环保意识的运动。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

逆袭者
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
逆袭者队伍通过赢得锦标赛让所有人都惊讶。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲折,复杂
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲折的山路让驾驶变得非常困难。
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 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
他因争议被俱乐部除名。
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

突出
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
老师在文本中强调了最重要的要点。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆盖; 空; 最少
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
房间的光秃秃的墙壁需要一些装饰。
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

透明的
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
她穿着一件透明的裙子,在阳光下闪闪发光。
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

第三
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
她得了第三名。
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打击
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
雷电在暴风雨中打击高楼。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

惊叹
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
孩子们惊讶地看着烟花。
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
母鹿和她的小鹿在草地上吃草。
A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

Meaning
to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen
Example
She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.
她在空闲时间画美丽的风景。
B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

图案 / 模式
Meaning
A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.
Example
The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.
这件裙子有一个美丽的花卉图案。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

檐口
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
优雅的檐口为客厅增添了一份古典的气息。
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

精通; 专长;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
他在小提琴上的造诣给全球观众留下了深刻印象。
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

教条
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教领袖严格遵守传统的教条。
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

急性
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
手术后,病人感到剧烈的疼痛。
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

物体
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
桌子是房间里的一个物体。
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大法官法院
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
此案件已提交至大法官法院以求解决。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

不可教的
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
他非常固执,几乎变得不可教。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

随后的
Meaning
Following in order or as a result.
Example
The sequent events changed the course of history.
随后的事件改变了历史的进程。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

欺诈; 可疑活动; 不道德行为; 欺骗
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
审计揭示了公司财务记录中的一些欺诈行为。
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪恶的,犯罪的,或道德上糟糕的
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
警方揭露了一个邪恶的阴谋,试图欺骗投资者。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生的; 未驯化的
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
我们在森林中看到了野生动物。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

不同意
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
我不同意你对这个情况的评估。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起诉书
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
起诉书指控公司存在多项违规行为。
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

粘贴
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
胶水会粘在纸上。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

结果; 结论
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
会议的结果是决定推迟项目。
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

千米
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
这个村庄离城镇大约五千米远。
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

木栅栏
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
囚犯被关在木栅栏内。
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

讨价还价
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
她喜欢在当地市场讨价还价。
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
开灯吧,天黑了。
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。
A2 noun trʌst

trust

信任
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
建立信任对于长期关系至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

开始; 起始
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬天的开始带来了大雪。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

手镯
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
她戴着漂亮的金手镯在手腕上。
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。
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医生取了一个血样进行测试。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星,增添了香气。
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

摇晃
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
玻璃开始在桌子的边缘摇摇欲坠。
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

契合
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
对情绪的契合改善了关系。
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

司机
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
出租车司机知道通过繁忙城市的所有捷径。
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷的人
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
孩子们害怕床下的怪物。
C2 verb /əˈbæʃ/

abash

使难堪
Meaning
to make someone feel embarrassed or ashamed
Example
Her sudden question seemed to abash him.
她突然的问题似乎让他感到尴尬。
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 /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高的祝福或幸福,常用于指耶稣在山上宝训中的教义
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
收到好消息后,她感到一种祝福的状态。
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

节奏, 速度
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
乐队以比平常更快的节奏演奏了这首歌。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

除叶
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
农民在收获前除叶了田地。
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
他的观点被观众嘲笑了。
B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

通货膨胀
Meaning
A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.
Example
Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.
通货膨胀侵蚀了消费者的购买力。
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装的
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
银行被武装分子抢劫了。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

薄弱 / 稀薄
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
对他不利的证据相当薄弱。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

一个小型的、排外的团体
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
他属于一个每周五见面的艺术家团体。
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

两院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
美国有一个两院制的立法机构,由参议院和众议院组成。
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

海洋
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
我们去海里游泳。
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

固执
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
他的固执使谈判变得困难。
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

愤怒的; 激烈的; 暴力的;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
她发现错误时非常愤怒。
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

游戏
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
他们下午踢了场足球比赛。
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

可怕的; 恐怖的; 骇人的;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
这场事故是一个可怕的景象,令人无法忍受。
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

轻柔地; 小心地; 轻轻地;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
她轻柔地触摸了宝宝的脸。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
孩子们围坐在篝火旁,形成圆形的布局。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

不合群的
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
他更喜欢不合群的工作时间来独自工作。
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

渐变
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
艺术家在她的画作中使用了细腻的渐变色彩。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

默许
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
盗窃发生在保安的默许下。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。