C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

调解的

Meaning

intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing

Example

She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.

她以调解的语气说话，以缓解紧张气氛。

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 隔离; 单独

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

他在山中过着孤独的生活。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

令人不安

Meaning

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

Example

The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.

新闻报道对公众来说是深感不安的。

C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

哄骗

Meaning

To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.

Example

She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.

她成功地说服她的朋友加入这次旅行。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章

Meaning

A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.

Example

The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.

士兵自豪地佩戴着他团的徽章。

B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

输入，提供的信息

Meaning

information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process

Example

The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.

经理要求大家对新项目提供意见。

C1 adjective /ˌɪmprɪˈsaɪs/

imprecise

不准确

Meaning

Not exact or accurate; vague.

Example

His explanation was too imprecise to be helpful.

他的解释不够准确，无法提供帮助。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

视频录制

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

抗议的录像整天在电视上播放。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学家

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.

Example

The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.

形而上学家与同伴们讨论了现实的本质。

B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

薄荷; 钱币厂

Meaning

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Example

She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.

她在茶里加了新鲜的薄荷叶，带来清新的味道。

C1 noun /ˈmætɪneɪ/

matinee

下午场

Meaning

A performance, especially a play or movie, that takes place in the afternoon.

Example

We bought tickets for the Sunday afternoon matinee.

我们买了周日下午场的票。

B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

延迟

Meaning

to make something happen later than planned

Example

The flight was delayed due to bad weather.

航班因恶劣天气被延误。

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

志愿者组织

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织，推广回收。

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑鄙; 可耻; 不光彩

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

他卑鄙的行为背叛了朋友的信任。

C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批评

Meaning

To comment critically or unfavorably.

Example

The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.

老师批评了学生的粗心错误。

C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

时代错误的

Meaning

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated

Example

His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.

他关于性别角色的看法被认为是时代错误的。

C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

迷住

Meaning

To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.

Example

The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.

舞者优雅的动作迷住了观众。

C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

宇宙学

Meaning

the science of the origin and development of the universe

Example

She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.

她学习了宇宙学以理解宇宙的起源。

C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

涂抹

Meaning

The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.

Example

The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.

牧师庄重地进行了神圣的涂抹仪式。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

可变的; 易变的

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春天的天气非常多变。

C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

二重奏

Meaning

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

Example

They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.

他们在舞台上共同演唱了一首美丽的二重奏。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

乡村的，与牧羊人相关

Meaning

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

Example

The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.

这幅画展示了一个安静的田园场景，羊群在吃草。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危险的

Meaning

Full of danger or risk; precarious.

Example

The company is in a parlous financial state.

公司处于一个危险的财政状态。

A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

银行

Meaning

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

Example

She deposited the money in the bank.

她把钱存入了银行。

A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

成本

Meaning

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

Example

Reducing costs improves profit margins.

降低成本可以提高利润率。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

不切实际

Meaning

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Example

The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.

由于资源有限，计划显得不切实际。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。

C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

阴谋者

Meaning

a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful

Example

The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.

阴谋者在计划得以实施之前被捕。

B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

恢复

Meaning

the process of recovering or returning to a normal state

Example

The patient is in recovery after the surgery.

患者在手术后正在恢复中。

C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

与流星相关; 非常迅速且通常是暂时的。

Meaning

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

Example

The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.

这位歌手的流星般的成名之路让每个人都感到惊讶。

A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

真的

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely

Example

She truly loves her family.

她真的爱她的家人。

B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸

Meaning

the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land

Example

We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.

我们沿着海岸开车，享受美景。

B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

竖立

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

他们在市中心广场竖立了一个雕像。

C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声哭泣

Meaning

to shout or cry loudly

Example

The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.

宝宝整晚哭个不停，吵醒了所有人。

B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包裹

Meaning

to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose

Example

Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.

请将礼物用彩色纸包起来。

A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

邻居

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

我的邻居在我糖用完时借给了我一些糖。

B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

通过

Meaning

through, by way of, or using a particular route or means

Example

She sent the documents via email.

她通过电子邮件发送了文件。

B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

丰富

Meaning

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

Example

Space exploration enriches human understanding.

太空探索丰富了人类的理解。

C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

主要的

Meaning

Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.

Example

The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.

媒体的主要影响塑造了公众舆论。

C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顾的

Meaning

looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

Example

The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.

博物馆举办了这位艺术家的回顾展。

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

倒过来

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

图片倒挂在墙上。

A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

找到

Meaning

to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden

Example

I can't find my keys anywhere.

我在哪儿都找不到我的钥匙。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依赖

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

他对科技的依赖使得他在没有互联网的情况下很难工作。

C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

使徒, 擁護者

Meaning

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

Example

He became an apostle of environmental protection.

他成為了環保的使徒。

C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

三倍，尖高音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

公司的利润在两年内翻了三倍。

B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

焦急地

Meaning

in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation

Example

She waited anxiously for the exam results.

她焦急地等待考试结果。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。

B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

水流

Meaning

a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time

Example

The river current was too strong for swimming.

河流的水流太强，无法游泳。

C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

植物营养素

Meaning

Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.

Example

Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.

绿茶含有强大的植物营养素。

C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

抹去 / 使自己不显眼

Meaning

erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance

Example

She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.

她在会议期间不断抹去自己，以便其他人能够发光。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。

C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言风格

Meaning

expressed in the style of a short, witty saying

Example

Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.

她的写作风格简洁而格言式。

C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

谦逊

Meaning

humble in status, position, or manner

Example

She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.

她从一个低位上升成为了公司的首席执行官。

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。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

污染最严重地影响发展中国家。

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

评估

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

准确的评估有助于确定资源的可持续性。

C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

独唱曲

Meaning

a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera

Example

The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.

女高音在第二幕演唱了一首感人的阿丽娅。

B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

从那时起

Meaning

from that time on

Example

He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.

他搬到了加拿大，之后开始了新生活。

C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

叶片脱落

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

Example

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

秋季的标志是树叶从树木上脱落。

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

添加

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

她在咖啡里加了糖。

C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

贪婪

Meaning

having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy

Example

The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.

贪婪的房东无缘无故地提高了租金。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

我自己

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

我会自己做。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

同步

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

舞者动作的同步让观众感到惊讶。

C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

如此

Meaning

to such an extent

Example

He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.

他累得几乎站不起来。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸福

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

集中化

Meaning

The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.

Example

Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.

过度的集中化可能会减慢决策的速度。

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。

C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密的爱

Meaning

A secret or illicit love affair.

Example

The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.

这本小说讲述了两个人物之间的禁忌爱情故事。

B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

证据

Meaning

the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true

Example

The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.

侦探找到了至关重要的证据，解开了神秘案件。

C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空洞

Meaning

Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.

Example

She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.

她在严肃的讨论中露出了空洞的笑容。

B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艇

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.

Example

Submarine cables facilitate international communication.

海底电缆促进了国际通信。

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

刀刃需要磨锐。

C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不和谐

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化不和谐造成了误解。

A1 verb /ˈfɪnɪʃ/

finish

完成

Meaning

to complete or bring to an end; to reach the final point

Example

She finished her homework before dinner.

她在晚餐前完成了作业。

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。

C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先

Meaning

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

Example

Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.

研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

蝗虫

Meaning

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

Example

The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.

蝗虫摧毁了整个小麦田。

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会责任

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

社会责任应该是教育课程的一部分。

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

小小的火花

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

她的脑海中没有一丝疑虑。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的（咸的或辣的）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。

C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

玫瑰水

Meaning

a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics

Example

She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.

她在甜点中加入了几滴玫瑰水。

C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

自我中心

Meaning

thinking only about yourself and not about others

Example

His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.

他的自我中心行为让会议上的每个人都很不舒服。

A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

数字; 形象; 数量;

Meaning

a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body

Example

The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.

这个季度的销售数字超过了所有的预期。

A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

香蕉

Meaning

a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh

Example

Bananas are a good source of potassium.

香蕉是钾的良好来源。

C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉

Meaning

meat from a deer used as food

Example

The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.

这家餐厅提供美味的鹿肉牛排。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

后代

Meaning

a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family

Example

He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.

他是一个富有的工业家家庭的后代。

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼展

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

老鹰的翼展超过两米。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

州长

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

州长向公民们讲述了即将来临的选举。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自我肯定

Meaning

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

Example

Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.

每日自我肯定可以增强你的自信。

A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

中心

Meaning

The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.

Example

Centers drive regional development.

中心推动区域发展。

C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干旱

Meaning

The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.

Example

The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.

由于气候变化，土地的干旱正在加剧。

B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

传统

Meaning

the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief

Example

It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.

这是我们每周日晚上全家聚餐的传统。

B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸福

Meaning

to hold on tightly to someone or something

Example

The child clung to his mother in fear.

她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

善于接受

Meaning

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

Example

She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.

她对同事们的反馈持开放态度。

C2 noun /riːm/

ream

令纸

Meaning

A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.

Example

The office ordered ten reams of paper.

办公室订购了十令纸。

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

炼金术

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。

C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

沮丧

Meaning

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

Example

After repeated failures, he began to despond.

在多次失败后，他开始感到沮丧。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

崇拜

Meaning

the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice

Example

They gather every Sunday for worship.

他们每个星期天都聚集在一起进行崇拜。

C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

天真无邪的年轻女性

Meaning

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

Example

She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.

她在剧中扮演了那个天真无邪的年轻女性，展现了极大的魅力。

C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

比...持续更久

Meaning

to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else

Example

The old castle has outlasted many generations.

这座古老的城堡已经比许多代人持续得更久。

C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

教派, 价值

Meaning

a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency

Example

The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.

这座教堂属于一个新教教派。

B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

船只正在福克兰群岛停靠。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主在开店前检查了清单。

B2 verb /mɒk/

mock

嘲笑

Meaning

To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or unkind way.

Example

The students mocked his accent during class.

学生们在课堂上嘲笑他的口音。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

奢华的

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

客人们被招待了一场奢华的宴会。

C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

杵

Meaning

A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.

Example

She used a pestle to grind the spices.

她使用杵来研磨香料。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事业

Meaning

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

Example

Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.

创办新公司是一项艰巨的事业。

跌倒 / 卷绕

Meaning

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

Example

He reeled backward after being punched.

他被打后向后跌倒。