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C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

庆典
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
城市在独立日举行了盛大的庆典。
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

不寻常的性行为；卷曲或弯曲的头发
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
他的卷发使他看起来独特。
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

欢欣
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

失去信心
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
敌对问题开始让证人感到不安。
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

引起恶心
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
坏掉的食物很快让他感到恶心。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放荡
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
这本小说描述了一个过着放荡生活方式的角色。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交响乐的
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
音乐会展示了一部交响乐的杰作。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

他们
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
他们去公园。
B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案
Meaning
A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
这个提案没有被接受。
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

鼓励
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
她的鼓励帮助我完成了项目。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

从船上丢弃的无用物品，被冲到岸上的物品
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
风暴过后，海滩上充满了杰特萨姆。
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！
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

区
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
她住在城市的北区。
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

浑浊
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
大雨过后，河水变得浑浊。
B2 adjective /ˌpriːməˈtjʊər/

premature

过早的
Meaning
Happening or done before the usual or proper time.
Example
His decision to quit the job was premature.
他决定辞职的决定过早。
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

环境运动
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
环境运动专注于减少污染并保护生态系统。
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

谣言
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.
Example
There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.
有传闻说公司明年将合并。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

突破
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
这个突破为新技术打开了大门。
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

迷宫, 复杂的路径网络
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
城市的街道像迷宫一样。
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

无论哪里
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
无论你去哪里，我都会跟随你。
B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

可悲的; 令人同情的
Meaning
arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate
Example
His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.
他悲哀的道歉尝试让事情变得更糟。
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

极其搞笑或情绪失控
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
这位喜剧演员的笑话简直太搞笑了。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

令人震惊且生动的轰动性
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
报纸发布了一篇令人震惊的犯罪报道。
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

涓滴
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
在强烈的雨后，水开始慢慢地沿墙流下。
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外籍人士
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
许多外籍人士聚集在城市的国际社区中。
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/

patronizing

居高临下
Meaning
showing kindness that is perceived as condescending or superior
Example
His patronizing tone offended the audience.
他的居高临下的语气冒犯了观众。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交替，替代
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生们在在线和离线课程之间轮流上课。
C1 adjective /əˈrɛstɪŋ/

arresting

引人注目的
Meaning
Attracting attention in a striking or impressive way.
Example
The actress gave an arresting performance.
这位女演员给出了引人注目的表演。
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
她的国籍是加拿大的，尽管她出生在法国。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
学校与当地大学有合作关系。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐蚀性的, 尖刻的
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
她尖刻的评论伤害了他的感情。
C1 verb /ˌkɒm.pɑːtˈmen.təl.aɪz/

compartmentalize

划分
Meaning
To divide into sections or categories; to separate things into compartments.
Example
To increase efficiency, he compartmentalized his work tasks.
为了提高效率，他将工作任务划分开来。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完美无瑕
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
她的房间完美无瑕，一切都井井有条。
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

鲤鱼
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
鲤鱼是水产养殖中的重要鱼类。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

通过摩擦磨损
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
粗糙的布料容易磨损皮肤。
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

手段; 资源; 方法;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
他们没有足够的手段支付如此昂贵的度假费用。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回忆录
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
作者的回忆录详细描述了她通过困难和成功的旅程。
B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

哲学的
Meaning
relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.
她在危机期间保持了冷静和哲学的态度。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏见, 偏袒
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
法官必须保持公正。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

军官，担任高级军官的机密助手
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
在仪式期间，军官与他的随行军官共同出席。
C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

令人厌恶的; 讨厌的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable
Example
The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.
动物残忍的想法让大多数人感到恶心。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

琐事
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
测验中充满了关于电影和音乐的有趣琐事。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

陈词滥调
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力工作带来成功，这是一条陈词滥调。
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拜
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
她非常爱她的小妹妹。
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

过时
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
这个软件完全过时了。
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

阴险
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
那位政治家被指控使用阴险的手段赢得选举。
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

温热
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
茶是温热的，毫无诱人之感。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

粗心的; 疏忽的; 不注意的; 漫不经心的;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
他粗心的驾驶导致高速公路上发生了一起严重的事故。
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

有形的, 物质的
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
鬼魂通常被描述为没有有形的形态。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

预兆
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
黑云预示着一场大风暴。
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知识分子
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
知识分子反对霸权。
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

可想的
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
很难相信这样的结果甚至是可以想象的。
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

每年一次
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
公司每年举行一次全体会议。
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

沙文主义
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

恢复活力
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
度假可以使身心焕发活力。
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道主义灾难
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
战争造成了人道主义灾难。
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

空缺; 空位或职位
Meaning
an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room
Example
There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.
我们公司有一个软件工程师的空缺。
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

厌恶的
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
她对他对待动物的方式感到厌恶。
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外观; 出现; 显示
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
她在活动中的出现让所有人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隐居
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
她在她的小屋里度过了完全的隐居周末。
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

可用性
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
清洁水的可用性对健康至关重要。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

看门人; 守护者; 管理员
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校管理员确保所有建筑物干净和安全。
B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

协调
Meaning
to organize people or things so that they work together effectively
Example
We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.
我们需要协调我们的努力，以便按时完成项目。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

逐渐
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
那座古老的城堡逐渐变成废墟。
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

不幸的, 值得同情的
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
那个不幸的旅行者在第一天就丢失了护照。
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

冰雹风暴
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
冰雹风暴损坏了停车场中的许多汽车。
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
国王决定放弃王位。
C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自我贬低
Meaning
The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.
Example
His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.
他不断的自我贬低让其他人感到不舒服。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前言
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
宪法的序言概述了其指导原则。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真实的
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
这座房子与我们的相比，简直是座真正的宫殿。
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

监禁
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
他因违反法院命令而面临监禁。
B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

脚踏实地
Meaning
Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.
Example
Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.
在困难的情况下保持脚踏实地有助于增强韧性。
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
我的脚底有个水泡。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

邻近的
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
他们去邻村参加节日活动。
C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痹
Meaning
paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control
Example
The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.
这位老人双手因麻痹而痛苦。
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。
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

存在
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
科学家正在寻找其他星球上生命存在的证据。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

经典，杰出
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
那部电影是90年代喜剧的经典范例。
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

定量的
Meaning
relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements
Example
The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.
该研究提供了气候变化影响的定量证据。
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

前缀，表示异常、不良、困难或缺陷
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
像“功能障碍”和“阅读困难”这样的词使用前缀dis-来表示困难或缺陷。
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
钻石戒指在明亮的灯光下闪耀。
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海军
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
他在大学毕业后加入了海军。
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

赌博
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
他决定将自己的积蓄投入股市。
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。
B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

值得钦佩的
Meaning
প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;
Example
Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.
她帮助他人的奉献精神真是令人钦佩。
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

被排斥的人
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
他在新学校里感觉自己像一个被排斥的人。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
每日的自我肯定提升了自信。
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

一边; 旁边; 离开主要部分
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
请把书放到一边，听我说。
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

羞耻
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
他因在工作中的不诚实行为感到深深的羞耻。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸的人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
那个不幸的人被遗弃在寒冷中，没有避难所。
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
该治疗对治愈疾病无效。
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

比声音的速度更快; 与超过声音速度的速度相关
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
超音速飞机打破了音障。
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

通风
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
良好的通风对于保持空气质量至关重要。
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

摄影
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
她在大学里学习了摄影。
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

婚礼
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
他们正在计划一个夏季婚礼。
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

陈旧的; 过时的; 不新鲜的
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
面包放了三天后变得陈旧。
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。
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

地权主义
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
地权主义强调农业在国家财富中的重要性。
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

标本制作
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
博物馆里有一大批动物标本。
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

掠食者
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
狮子是草原上强大的掠食者。
A2 noun /mæθ/

math

数学
Meaning
The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.
Example
She is very good at math.
她在数学方面非常出色。
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

争论
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
两位学者之间的争论持续了好几个小时。
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

污染
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
空气污染导致健康问题。
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

搞乱
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
他搞乱了钥匙，把它们掉在地板上。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

颤动
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
在地震前感到了轻微的颤动。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

微观宇宙
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
这个小镇是整个国家的微观宇宙。
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技巧
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
艺术家的水彩画技法给评委留下了深刻印象。
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

它的
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
公司去年更改了它的标志。
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

简洁的
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
他简洁的回答迅速结束了谈话。
C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

培养
Meaning
the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development
Example
Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.
良好的育儿涉及自然和培养两个方面。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

雕塑; 通过雕刻制作的艺术品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物馆展示了古希腊雕塑。
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

演讲结尾
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
政治家的演讲结尾让观众热烈鼓掌。
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

智慧的; 明智的; 经历过的人有判断力
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
长者的智慧建议帮助解决了问题。