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C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

监禁 / 扣押
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
法官命令将被告送入拘留。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

富有创意的
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
发明家以其富有创意的解决方案而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

克拉
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
戒指是由18克拉黄金制成的。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

朦胧的; 模糊的; 不清楚的
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
山顶在早晨的雾气中显得朦胧。
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

生理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
她在大学主修人体生理学。
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

低估
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
许多人低估了规律锻炼的好处。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

除非，除了
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
除非有奇迹发生，否则团队将无法赢得冠军。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下水源有助于维持农业。
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

故障
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
由于软件中的小故障，计算机崩溃了。
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

严格地; 不妥协地
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
这些规则在这个机构中被严格执行。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

好战的
Meaning
Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.
Example
The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.
这个部落因其好战的传统而闻名。
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

精妙, 技巧, 高雅
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
艺术家以极高的精妙感画画。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

坚定不移
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
她以坚定不移的决心继续前进。
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

奥秘的
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
她一直对奥科尔特及其隐藏的知识感到着迷。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

感觉恶心
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
腐烂食物的气味让她感到恶心。
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
外科医生成功地切除了肿瘤。
C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

至点
Meaning
the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)
Example
People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.
人们通过节日和仪式庆祝夏至。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

尸检
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
尸检显示受害者死于中毒。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛苦的
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
穿越沙漠的旅程漫长且痛苦。
C1 noun /əˈlɒt.mənt/

allotment

配额，分配
Meaning
The distribution or allocation of something, especially resources or portions.
Example
Each department received an allotment of resources.
每个部门都收到了资源分配。
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

诱人的；吸引人的但无法触及
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
新鲜面包的诱人香气弥漫在面包店。
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

黑盐
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
加入一撮黑盐以提升水果沙拉的风味。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

倾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
她有收集稀有书籍的倾向。
C1 verb /struː/

strew

散播
Meaning
to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area
Example
Clothes were strewn across the floor.
衣服散落在地板上。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

小饰品
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
她从海滩市场买了一个小饰品作为纪念品。
C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

抄写员
Meaning
a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist
Example
In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.
在古埃及，抄写员记录了重要的事件。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

笨重的, 难以搬运的
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
笨重的行李让他变慢了。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
他在深夜播放大声音乐，显得很不体贴。
C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

引诱者
Meaning
a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong
Example
The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.
引诱者在他耳边低声许下虚假的承诺。
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

一小束或一片
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
一缕烟雾从烟囱升起。
C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

基于价值的教育
Meaning
Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.
Example
Value-based education shapes moral character.
基于价值的教育塑造了道德品格。
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

混乱的
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
突如其来的公告让办公室陷入了完全混乱的状态。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdlər/

peddler

小贩
Meaning
a person who sells goods, often traveling from place to place
Example
The peddler walked through the village selling fresh fruits.
小贩走过村庄，卖着新鲜的水果。
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

适应
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
适应新气候需要时间。
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

基石物种
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
狼是调节猎物种群的基石物种。
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 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

否决
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
总统决定否决这项新法案。
C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

繁重
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
准备考试是一次繁重的经历。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命地
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故致命地伤害了两名乘客。
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

注意
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
你应该听从老师的建议。
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
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。
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

有限的; 有边界的
Meaning
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Example
Earth has finite natural resources.
地球有有限的自然资源。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

制图师
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
制图师小心地绘制了新区域的地图。
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治因素经常影响公共政策决策。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。
C1 noun/verb /kruːˈseɪd/

crusade

十字军，激烈运动
Meaning
a vigorous campaign for a social, political, or religious cause; to fight passionately for a cause
Example
She has been crusading for women's rights all her life.
她为妇女权利而斗争了一生。
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

展开
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
她把地图在桌子上展开来寻找路线。
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

不雅
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
他的不雅行为让派对上的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

酷热
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
酷热的天气让工作变得困难。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪv/

exhaustive

全面且完整
Meaning
Fully comprehensive and including all possibilities.
Example
The report provides an exhaustive analysis of the issue.
报告提供了该问题的全面分析。
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

倾向或自然趋势
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
他有冒险精神，在商业中倾向于冒险。
C1 verb /wɪns/

wince

Meaning
To make an involuntary movement of the face or body as a result of pain or distress.
Example
He winced when the doctor touched his injured arm.
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

诱惑
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
广告通过承诺折扣诱使顾客。
C1 /ˈdʒɛtɪsən/

jettison

抛弃
Meaning
to throw or drop something from a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to lighten the load; to abandon something no longer wanted
Example
The crew had to jettison cargo to save the sinking ship.
船员们不得不抛弃货物，以挽救沉船。
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

头皮屑
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
他使用了一种特殊的洗发水来治疗他持续的头皮屑问题。
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遗赠
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
科学家把他的研究论文遗赠给了大学。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

优先权
Meaning
the state of being first in importance or authority
Example
The primacy of education cannot be denied.
教育的优先权不可否认。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

智胜
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
狐狸成功地智胜了猎人。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

低估
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
她感觉到她的老板总是低估她的贡献。
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

假面舞会, 模仿游戏
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
这个审判不过是一个政治上的假面舞会。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
老师使用了特殊的方法来帮助患有阅读障碍的学生。
C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神经传导物质
Meaning
Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.
Example
Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.
血清素和多巴胺是影响情绪的关键神经传导物质。
C1 noun /ˈɛləkwəns/

eloquence

口才
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing.
Example
His eloquence in speech won him great respect.
他在演讲中的口才为他赢得了极大的尊重。
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

欢快地玩耍
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
孩子们整个下午在花园里欢快地玩耍。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
难民营的食物供应非常少。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

可读的
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
她的手写字几乎不可读。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

失败主义者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
他的失败主义态度使队伍中的其他人感到灰心。
C1 adjective /prɪˈsɪpɪtəs/

precipitous

陡峭或突然而至
Meaning
Extremely steep or sudden; done quickly without careful consideration.
Example
The hikers struggled to climb the precipitous slope.
远足者在攀登陡峭的坡道时遇到了困难。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

耗尽
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
长时间的战争已经耗尽了该国的资源。
C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式
Meaning
the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements
Example
The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.
签署合同只是一个形式；交易已经达成。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

强行
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
警方强行进入了房屋。
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 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

混合或发明
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
他编造了一个故事来解释他的缺席。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔离
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
僧侣选择在山中独自生活。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

藏身处
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
树林中的小屋是他们的秘密藏身之地。
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

公民教育
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
公民教育帮助学生理解作为公民的责任。
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

挽救
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
他们成功地从火灾中挽救了一些货物。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

不安的; 焦虑的; 激动的
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
她度过了一个不安的夜晚，担心考试结果。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

一贫如洗；极度贫穷；完全没有资金
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
失业后，他变得一贫如洗。
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。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大规模毁灭性火灾
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
这片森林被一场持续了几天的大火摧毁。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

强制性
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
政府因采用对抗议者的强制性措施而遭到批评。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

精神错乱的 / 不理智的
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
他在听到令人震惊的消息后看起来像个精神错乱的人。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

琐事或无关紧要的事情
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
别为这种小事担心；它不值得你浪费时间。
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

美食学
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
巴黎因其丰富的美食传统而闻名。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

犹豫或失去力量或动力
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

法医
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
法医确定死亡原因是自然的。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

散发
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
从花园中散发出一股甜美的香气。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技术变化的速度令人震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːrmətɪv/

normative

规范的
Meaning
relating to rules, standards, or norms that govern behavior or beliefs
Example
The study focused on the normative aspects of cultural behavior.
这项研究集中于文化行为的规范性方面。
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前所未有的知识
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
阿尔忏将提供关于太阳系的前所未有的知识。
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

刻痕
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
他在棍子上刻了一个刻痕，以标记天数。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮纸
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

隐含的或暗示的意义
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
‘家’这个词有着温暖的含义，代表着舒适和家庭
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鸟类在春天向北迁徙。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

吉祥
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
婚礼在一个吉祥的日子举行。
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 /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

艰苦而单调的工作
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
她想逃离她日常生活的单调工作。
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

干旱的
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

遗嘱 / 证明
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
他的成功是他辛勤工作和奉献精神的证明。
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

不活跃; 睡着的; 暂时挂起的; 当前不活跃
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山已经休眠了一个多世纪。
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

罪犯; 违法者
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
那个年轻的罪犯被判社区服务。
C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

动荡
Meaning
Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.
Example
They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.
他们有一段充满波动的关系，起伏不定。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

疏忽的
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
疏忽的司机造成了一起严重的事故。
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

浅尝辄止
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
他在大学时涉足绘画。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

美食家
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
他们去了一家美食家餐厅庆祝他们的周年纪念。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

叠加
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
编辑将文本叠加在图片上。
C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

放弃关系
Meaning
to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something
Example
He decided to disown his reckless brother.
他决定与他的鲁莽兄弟断绝关系。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

坚持的
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
孩子坚持要得到一个新玩具。