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C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

有常识的
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
在雨天带伞是有常识的。
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

低级的, 肮脏的, 或质量差的
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
他避免了市中心的低级夜店。
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

不停地; 不间断地
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
火车从伦敦到巴黎不停驶行。
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

伦理
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
商业伦理要求公司公平且负责任地行事。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

极地的，关于两极的
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
企鹅生活在地球的极地地区。
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
此案件提出了重要的司法问题。
B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

受欢迎程度
Meaning
the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people
Example
The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.
歌手的流行度今年快速增长。
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

蛇头罩
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
眼镜蛇在感到威胁时展开了它的帽子。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

沉思的或冥想的
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
他度过了一个沉思的晚上，反思他的决定。
A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

Meaning
relating to Russia, its people, or its language
Example
She is studying the Russian language at university.
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

结果; 后果;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
选举的结果让所有人感到惊讶。
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

许可
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
你需要许可才能进入限制区域。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

可耕性
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
土地的可耕性取决于土壤质量和水源的可用性。
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

第一手; 直接
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
我亲身经历了地震。
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

折射
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
水折射光线，让吸管看起来弯曲。
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

驾驶员
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
驾驶员在高速公路上看到事故后停下来帮忙。
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

浓稠甜蜜的糖浆
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
她把糖浆倒在了煎饼上。
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

波动的
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
股市这些天极其波动。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

谋杀的; 有杀意的; 极其暴力的; 嗜血的
Meaning
having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty
Example
The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.
他眼中那谋杀的目光吓坏了所有人。
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

扬帆旅行
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
他们去年夏天横渡了大西洋。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

专心听
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
他在做决定之前，会专心听导师的建议。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

存储所, 储藏室
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家储藏所保护所有政府债券。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

脾气暴躁的
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
那个脾气暴躁的老头拒绝离开他的椅子。
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

使多样化
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
艺术家使用不同的阴影来使设计变得多样化。
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

婚姻
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
他们在多年友谊后进入了婚姻。
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
观察者在会议期间做了笔记。
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
诚实是所有情况下最好的政策。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国的
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
帝国宫殿是皇帝权力的象征。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

反奴隶制
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
反奴隶制运动在19世纪获得了动力。
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罚款 / 欺诈
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
腐败的官员因不当行为而被罚款。
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

实验
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
科学家进行了一个关于植物生长的实验。
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 /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

毛毛雨
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
温和的毛毛雨持续了整个早晨，使一切都显得有些模糊。
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
她有一个偏好，喜欢古典音乐。
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

马或其他动物的围场
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
马群在围场里吃草。
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

雾霾
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
早晨的雾霾逐渐消散，随着太阳在空中升得更高。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟悉，精通
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
她熟悉最新的技术发展。
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首领
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村庄的首领做出了一个重要的决定。
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

押韵
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
这首诗充满了押韵的词语，创造了音乐般的节奏。
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

小母牛
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
农民为乳制品生产养了一头小母牛。
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

游牧民
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
沙漠曾经是游牧民的家，他们靠放牧生存。
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

奶牛
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
奶牛每天早上产鲜牛奶。
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
应该采取措施来减少塑料使用。
B1 verb /lend/

lend

借出
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
你能借给我你的钢笔吗？
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

轻微燃烧
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
火焰烧焦了他的眉毛。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

难以理解的
Meaning
Impossible or very difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.
教授的讲座太快了，以至于变得难以理解。
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

居民
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
森林是许多夜行性居民的家。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

天鹅幼崽
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
小天鹅在母亲后面游泳。
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

记住
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
学生需要记住重要的公式以备考试。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

发票
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
公司发送了上周交付的办公用品的发票。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

大脑训练
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

怪癖
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
他的怪癖使他既受到钦佩也被误解。
C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

浮游动物
Meaning
Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.
Example
Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.
浮游动物在水生食物链中起着重要作用。
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

职员
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
职员帮助我找到了正确的表格。
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

身份
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
这一天加强了我们的民族认同。
A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

信息
Meaning
Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
Example
The website provides useful information about travel destinations.
该网站提供有关旅游目的地的有用信息。
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

非战斗人员
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
红十字会的工作人员在冲突中被视为非战斗人员。
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

好处; 利益; 益处
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
运动对你的身体有许多健康益处。
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想象的, 渴望的
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
他是年轻女士眼中的一位想象中的追求者。
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
肥皂残留物影响设备的效率。
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

时髦的
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
她穿了一件时髦的衣服，引起了所有人的注意。
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

爱开玩笑的人; 喜欢开玩笑的人
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
班级的那个玩笑鬼总是用机智的笑话让大家笑出声。
B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

继续
Meaning
to keep doing something without stopping
Example
They are continuing their journey despite the rain.
尽管下雨，他们仍在继续他们的旅程。
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 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

人口普查
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府进行了人口普查，以更新人口统计数据。
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。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非现实
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
这种梦幻的场景让故事充满了非现实感。
B1 noun /ˈvɒl.juːm/

volume

体积
Meaning
the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container
Example
The volume of water in the tank increased after the rain.
雨后水箱中的体积增加了。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

婴儿床
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
宝宝在她的婴儿床上睡得很安稳。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
在暮光中，靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困扰
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，他看起来非常困扰。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 不足
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
由于支出的增加，政府面临着数百万的预算赤字。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沉着
Meaning
calm and composed, especially in difficult situations
Example
Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.
尽管面临危机，他依然保持冷静沉着，充满自信。
A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

选择
Meaning
to pick or select from several options
Example
I always choose healthy food options.
我总是选择健康的食物选择。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

幸福
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
她在收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福感。
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

昏睡
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
吃了丰盛的晚餐后，他感到昏睡和困倦。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行动; 活动
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
我们需要采取行动来解决这个问题。
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

情感
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
在抗议期间，情感高涨。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未受教育的; 文盲
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
许多未受教育的工人很难找到薪水高的工作。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

无声的; 完全安静的
Meaning
making no sound; completely silent
Example
She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.
她走过房子，步伐无声，以免吵醒宝宝。
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁令
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
禁止童工劳动是人权的重要成就。
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

竞赛, 挑战
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
她决定挑战现任者的选举。
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

安装
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
他们计划在墙上安装一台摄像机。
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

灵巧
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
一个灵巧的程序员可以毫不费力地写出复杂的代码。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ/

programming

编程
Meaning
the process of designing and writing computer programs
Example
He has been learning programming for several months now.
他已经学习编程好几个月了。
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

收银员
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
收银员扫描了所有商品并计算了总账单。
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

叙述
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
她向观众讲述她的经历。
A2 noun /ˈɛndɪŋ/

ending

结局
Meaning
the final part of something, such as a story, event, or period of time
Example
The movie had a surprising ending that no one expected.
这部电影有一个令人惊讶的结局，没人预料到。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

旋涡, 圆形海洋表面水流
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
太平洋垃圾带被困在旋涡中。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

摘录
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
老师读了小说中的一段摘录。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

粗糙不平；表面不规则；强壮而坚固
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
登山者穿越了崎岖的山地地形。
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
在修理机器之前，他研究了这台机器的力学。
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

小狗
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
农民在谷仓附近发现了一只藏起来的狼崽。
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

胡子
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
他在冬天长了一根长胡子。
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

强迫
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
法律强迫公民缴纳税款。
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海盗
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
海盗沿海岸掠夺船只。
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

激昂的演讲风格
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
这位政治家的激昂演讲风格让一些人印象深刻，但让另一些人感到恼火。
C2 verb /ˈbɒtənaɪz/

botanize

研究植物
Meaning
to study plants in their natural environment
Example
They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation.
他们在度假时去森林里研究植物。
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

天真
Meaning
Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.
Example
She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.
她天真地相信了骗子的故事。
B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

垫子
Meaning
a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on
Example
Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.
请在进入前擦干净脚上的垫子。
B1 noun /pɪl/

pill

药丸
Meaning
a small round piece of medicine to be swallowed
Example
He took a pill to relieve his headache.
他吃了一颗药丸来缓解头痛。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

吸引人
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
春天的花园看起来非常吸引人。
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海洋的
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
海洋生态系统对人类活动非常敏感。
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧师
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
牧师讲了一场充满同情的讲道。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

回避
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
他避开公众注意并偏爱隐私。
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

用角刺穿
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
公牛在斗牛过程中刺伤了斗牛士。