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B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委员会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
成立了一个由65人组成的委员会。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

众人焦点
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
她是派对上所有人焦点。
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。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

经常
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
我经常在周末拜访我的祖父母。
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

日常工作, 习惯, 固定顺序
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
一个良好的结构化的日常生活提高了生产力。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

橄榄鲃
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
橄榄鲃常见于南亚的河流中。
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

苏联的
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
苏联时代见证了东欧的重大变化。
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

安抚
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
他提供礼物来安抚愤怒的神明。
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

傻笑或做作的笑
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
她在他的夸奖下傻笑，显然感到尴尬。
A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

飞行的
Meaning
able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft
Example
The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.
那只飞行的鸟消失在云中。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
汽车的损坏很严重，但仍然是可修复的。
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

谁的
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
那个女孩，手机被偷了，是我的表妹。
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人们
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
城里的人们为节日聚集。
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
她决定改变她的裙子，让它更合身。
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
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 /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

推荐人
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
推荐人因推荐新客户而获得了奖金。
B2 noun /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

宣传册
Meaning
a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject
Example
The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.
卫生部门分发了关于营养的宣传册。
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

替换
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
将旧系统替换为新系统是困难的。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

光滑的
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
他做了一个光滑的演示，以打动投资者。
B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自动化
Meaning
To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.
Example
Many companies automate their processes to save time.
许多公司自动化其流程以节省时间。
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

组织
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
她为她的朋友组织了一个惊喜派对。
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

吹口哨
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
他喜欢在工作时吹口哨。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敌意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
他的演讲是由对政策的敌意驱动的。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

有顶走道
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
有顶走道将房子与车库连接在一起。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小国王
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
那个小国王尽管有一个小王国，但他要求人民尊敬他。
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年龄
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
她礼貌地询问了他的年龄。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

气球飞行员
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
气球飞行员熟练地引导热气球穿过山谷。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

加冕
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
国王在盛大的仪式上加冕。
A1 verb /muːv/

move

移动
Meaning
to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate
Example
They decided to move to a bigger house.
他们决定搬到一个更大的房子。
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

怪癖; 习惯
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
她总是穿着不配的袜子，这个怪癖使她与众不同。
A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

服务
Meaning
to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink
Example
She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.
她每天早上8点提供早餐。
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

慢
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
车子在街上慢慢行驶。
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

特定地区的动物生命
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
非洲草原的动植物群包括狮子和大象。
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

预谋
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
嫌疑人被指控事先计划犯罪。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

可能 / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
如果你完成工作，你可以早点离开。
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本质
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
优秀教学的本质是能够激励学生。
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

亲吻
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
他们在派对上在槲寄生下接吻。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

修改
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
编辑在出版前修改了手稿。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

无法阻挡的军队
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
叛军害怕即将接近他们堡垒的无法阻挡的军队。
A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

复制
Meaning
to make an identical reproduction of something
Example
Please copy this document for the meeting.
请为会议复制此文档。
B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

纪律
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
纪律有助于保持专注和生产力。
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

已识别
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
问题的根本原因需要被识别。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

等压线
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
气象学家解释了等压线如何指示风速和风向。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

阴险的
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
他是一个阴险的政治家，利用权力操纵人民。
C2 noun ˌfjuːmɪˈɡeɪʃən

fumigation

熏蒸
Meaning
The practice of disinfecting or purifying an area using gas or smoke.
Example
Fumigation is an effective method to control pest infestations.
熏蒸是一种有效的控制害虫侵扰的方法。
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感觉
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
这位新歌手一夜之间成名，成为轰动一时的现象级人物。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剂
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
咖啡有轻微的利尿作用。
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

手表; 监控; 观察
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
他查看了他的手表，看看是否迟到了会议。
C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

产生
Meaning
to produce or generate, often in large numbers
Example
The video game has spawned many sequels.
这款视频游戏已经产生了许多续集。
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主持
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
她明天将主持会议。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

内衣
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
他在打包前把内衣叠得整整齐齐。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天气
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
天气预报预测明天会有大雨。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

外包
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
许多公司使用外包来降低劳动力成本。
B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

官方
Meaning
relating to or connected with an authority or public office
Example
He is the official spokesperson for the company.
他是公司的官方发言人。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

动产 / 个人财产
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
在过去，奴隶被视为他们主人的动产。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

曾经
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
他们曾经是朋友，但现在不再交谈。
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

就业
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
就业仅限于乌尔都语使用者。
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。
B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

二重奏
Meaning
a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment
Example
The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.
这个音乐二重奏在音乐会上演奏了他们的最新热门曲。
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

时代
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
互联网的发明标志着人类历史的新纪元。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

甜椒
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
加入红色和绿色的甜椒，使菜肴既色彩丰富又营养丰富。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪnɪti/

consanguinity

血缘关系
Meaning
The fact of being descended from the same ancestor; blood relationship.
Example
The degree of consanguinity was important in inheritance laws.
继承法中，血缘关系的程度至关重要。
C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵扰, 在某个地方出现异常大量的昆虫或动物
Meaning
The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.
Example
The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.
厨房里蚂蚁的侵扰导致了立即采取害虫控制措施。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

远端
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医生检查了病人手臂的远端。
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

动画
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
这部电影的动画非常细致。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

弥撒书
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
神父在仪式期间从弥撒书中读出。
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 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

隧道
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
他们在河底挖了一个隧道。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

仅仅
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
她仅仅是在尝试帮助。
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

休耕地
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
农民将土地休耕，以恢复土壤肥力。
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

山羊
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
农民养山羊为了它们的奶和奶酪。
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

粗鲁
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的粗鲁在晚宴上震惊了所有人。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

外向
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
他是一个外向的人，喜欢结识新朋友。
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。
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

同义词
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
对于许多人来说，她的名字是慷慨的同义词。
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

狂欢
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
他们在胜利后整夜狂欢。
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

废除
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
政府决定废除过时的条约。
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

原创性
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
艺术家的作品展示了极大的原创性和创造力。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

经过, 死亡
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
领导人的去世对国家是一个巨大的损失。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
他拿起铲子清理车道上的雪。
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

沙滩
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
他们在沙滩上度过了一整天，放松自己。
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 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

指数
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
公告后，股市指数急剧下跌。
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

电饭煲
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
当米饭煮得刚好时，电饭煲会自动关闭。
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

技术的; 专业的;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
手册包含操作机器的技术说明。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

讽刺
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
他的讽刺经常让人发笑，但有时也会冒犯他们。
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉子
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
工厂的炉子迅速融化了金属。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

贵族阶层
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
城市的贵族阶层聚集在一起参加年度舞会。
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

理性主义
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
理性主义强调逻辑和推理，而不是信仰。
A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

加入
Meaning
to connect or combine; to become a member of something
Example
Would you like to join our team for the project?
你想加入我们的团队来做这个项目吗？
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

鹰巢
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
鹰骄傲地停在悬崖上的它的巢附近。
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

用户
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
他是这个应用程序的常用用户。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

重新校准, 重新调整
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
公司必须重新校准其策略以适应市场。
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

加拿大的
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
她喜欢加拿大的文化和传统。
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

牛仔布裤
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
他穿着蓝色牛仔裤和白衬衫。
C2 noun /ˈplɛntɪtjuːd/

plentitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant
Example
The garden offered a plentitude of flowers in spring.
花园在春天提供了丰富的花卉。
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

品红色
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的品红色裙子去派对。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

天生的
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
他有天生的忠诚感。
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

以威胁的方式说话
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
经理威胁员工加班。
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

游泳
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
游泳是保持健康和身体健康的好方法。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
C1 noun /træns/

trance

恍惚
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
她盯着窗外，好像处于恍惚状态。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

微不足道
Meaning
Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.
Example
The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.
这个错误如此微不足道，以至于没有影响结果。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

间歇的
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
雨整天都间歇不断。
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

听力; 听证会
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
老年人的听力已经恶化，因此他需要佩戴助听器。
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

解渴
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
她喝了冷水来解渴。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

通过理性或情感说服某人
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
有效的劝说是成功演讲的关键。
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

饿死
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
他被丢在沙漠里饿死。
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

托儿所
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
她在托儿所工作，照顾婴儿。
A2 noun /ˈpʊd.ɪŋ/

Pudding

布丁
Meaning
a sweet dessert typically made by boiling or steaming
Example
My grandmother makes delicious chocolate pudding for dessert.
我的祖母为甜点做了美味的巧克力布丁。