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B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

恰当
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
他的评论与讨论无关。
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

收缩
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
药物帮助收缩肿胀的组织。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

选举
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
选举将在下个月举行。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

阿拉伯茉莉
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
阿拉伯茉莉花用它的甜美香气充满了花园。
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

旋转; 转动; 自转
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
地球的自转需要24小时才能完成。
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

停留比需要的时间更长
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
咖啡的味道在厨房里停留了更长时间。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

防火墙
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
防火墙保护网络免受网络攻击。
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

聚集
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
人们在公园聚集庆祝节日。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
她在城市中待了多年后,享受乡村的宁静。
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

宽容
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
经理拒绝在工作场所宽容骚扰。
A2 adjective /ˌjʊərəˈpiːən/

european

欧洲的
Meaning
Relating to Europe or its people.
Example
She studied European history at university.
她在大学学习了欧洲历史。
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

发生
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
打破规则的人会遭受后果。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

折磨; 痛苦
Meaning
severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish
Example
The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.
囚犯在单独监禁中忍受了多年的折磨。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界创造之前
Meaning
Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.
Example
Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.
一些神话讲述了在秩序建立之前的安特蒙丹混乱。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
作曲家仔细地安排了报纸的文本。
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

公园
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
孩子们在公园里玩耍。
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

恢复
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
她去乡下恢复健康,手术后。
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒绝
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
他的不公正解雇导致了对公司的诉讼。
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

累积
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
每个月储蓄账户上会积累利息。
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

契约
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
房东和租户签署了一份契约,以保持财产。
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

每七年一次
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
这个节日是村里每七年一次的传统。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
穿领带是这个活动的可选项。
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

骗子
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
警方终于抓住了那个偷车的骗子。
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
她的故事包含了对一个著名神话的暗示。
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帐
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
我们使用蚊帐来保护自己,防止被虫子叮咬。
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

单价性
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
氢气在化学反应中以其单价性为特点。
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

语调
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
正确的语调提高演讲的清晰度。
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

旨在达成协议的讨论; 谈判
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
两家公司之间的谈判持续了好几个星期。
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

奖励
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
他因归还丢失的钱包而获得奖励。
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

轻视
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
他绝不会轻视诚实的工作,无论它多么卑微。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

监狱
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
他因犯下罪行而被送进监狱。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

电铸版
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
打印机使用了电铸版来制作页面的多个副本。
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

迫使
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
我很乐意为你提供所需的信息。
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

敏锐性;严重程度
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
她的敏锐性让她注意到别人忽略的细节。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

冻原
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
北极熊在冰冷的冻原上徘徊。
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

专心
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
她专心听取了老师的指示。
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

寻找; 探索
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
骑士开始了一次寻找,以找到传说中的宝藏。
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

挠痒
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
羽毛触碰到你的皮肤时会发痒。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning
A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.
Example
She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

光敏感性
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
过度摩擦可能增加光敏感性。
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痉挛性
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
病人在夜间经历了痉挛性咳嗽。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
解放运动激励了许多国家。
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

钟铃苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
钟铃苹果树结出美丽的红色水果,在热带地区很受欢迎
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
公司今年获得了巨大的利润。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

固执
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
尽管大家的恳求,他依然固执。
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

流动性
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
工人的流动性对项目的成功至关重要。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
这些指令是明确的,没有留下任何混淆的空间。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
她的冷静行为给会议上的每个人留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香,以增加风味。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。
A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔软; 温柔; 安静
Meaning
not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender
Example
The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
枕头很柔软,且很舒服。
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

鲶鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

与黄昏相关
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
蝙蝠是黄昏活动的动物,在黎明和黄昏时最活跃。
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

十分硬币
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
他给了我一枚十分硬币用于打电话。
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物的
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
土壤中的微生物活动改善了土壤的肥力。
B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

职业; 工作; 占领
Meaning
a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place
Example
Teaching is her chosen occupation.
教学是她选择的职业。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

轻松工作
Meaning
a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status
Example
He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.
作为对他忠诚的奖励,他在大学获得了一个轻松的职位。
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

复仇心强的
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
他对前同事的复仇心态非常不专业。
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

爱读书的; 学术的
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
她以书本亲和的天性和对文学的热爱而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

谨慎
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
她对投资新业务感到谨慎。
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

令人沮丧
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
缓慢的互联网连接真的令人沮丧。
A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

电视
Meaning
an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts
Example
My family watches television together every evening.
我的家人每天晚上一起看电视。
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
词典解释了难词的正确用法。
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

漂亮的; 可爱的; 吸引人的
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的裙子参加聚会。
C1 adjective ˌdet.rɪˈmen.təl

detrimental

有害的
Meaning
Tending to cause harm; damaging or harmful.
Example
Pollution has detrimental effects on fertility.
污染对生育力有害。
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

使满足,使高兴
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
知道自己的工作被欣赏,他感到满足。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

全等
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
他们的价值观与组织的目标一致。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

家庭主妇
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
她在抚养孩子期间选择当一名家庭主妇。
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。
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

拿,带
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
请把这本书带到图书馆。
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建筑的
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
这座城市因其美丽的建筑设计而闻名。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

揭示性
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
疲劳的揭示性迹象在他脸上显而易见。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
洗完后,碗盘仍然很肥皂。
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起诉
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
起诉方提出了有力的证据反对被告。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

罕见性
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
他们会议的罕见性使得保持亲密关系变得困难。
B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

贡献
Meaning
A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.
Example
His contribution to the project was vital.
他的贡献对项目至关重要。
A1 noun /hoʊm/

home

Meaning
the place where one lives, especially with family; a residence
Example
She finally returned home after a long journey.
她在长途旅行后终于回到了家。
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

地理
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
她学习地理来理解世界。
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

灾难性事件
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
气旋是孟加拉国的灾难性事件。
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
天文学的价格反映了它的独特性。
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

贪婪
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
他对金钱的贪婪让他做出了不道德的商业决策。
C1 noun ˌɪn.fɪlˈtreɪ.ʃən

infiltration

渗透,秘密进入
Meaning
The process of entering or gaining access to an organization or place surreptitiously.
Example
Cybersecurity prevents infiltration into sensitive data.
网络安全防止了对敏感数据的渗透。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

失眠
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
她的慢性失眠让她在工作时难以集中注意力。
C1 adjective dɪ ˈskrɛʃ.ən.er.i

discretionary

酌情
Meaning
Available for use at the discretion of the user; not required or mandatory.
Example
He set aside some discretionary income for travel.
他为旅行留出了一些酌情收入。
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育学的
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
学校采用了新的教育学技术来改善学习。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

广阔的区域
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
沙漠是一个广阔的沙子和岩石区域。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
君主制在革命期间被废除。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

猥亵笑话
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众不自在地笑了。
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自治是一个主要的要求。
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

决策能力
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
他在危机中的果断决策拯救了公司。
C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

单调
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
打破日常生活的单调可以改善心理健康。
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探险家渴望冒险。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

轻微酸
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
这种水果有一种轻微酸的味道,在炎热的日子里非常清爽。
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原则
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
言论自由是他个人信条的一部分。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学家研究了原始汤,生命由此诞生。
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中产阶级
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
中产阶级在这个决定中受到了很大的影响。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
这个演讲是一个完全的谎言。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

开始
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
仪式将在中午开始。
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔和的发光
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
蜡烛的柔和光线充满了房间的温暖。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

动物尸体
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
秃鹰在田野中啄食尸体。
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

优美地
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
她在音乐会上唱得很优美。
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

随机化
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
软件可以随机排列问题的顺序。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

褪色
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
老照片的颜色开始褪色。
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

集市场地
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
小镇在集市场地设置了游乐设施和摊位,为年度节日做准备。
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。
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

严峻
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
灾难之后,未来看起来非常严峻。
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

限制; 限定; 控制
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
在公共场所吸烟有严格的限制。
C1 noun /ˈkæləs/

callus

皮肤的硬化部分
Meaning
A thickened and hardened part of the skin or soft tissue, especially in an area subjected to friction.
Example
A callus formed on his palm from using tools every day.
由于每天使用工具,他的手掌上长出了一个茧。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

简单地; 仅仅;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
我只是想帮你做作业。
A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

Meaning
to perceive sound; to listen to
Example
I can hear the birds singing.
我能听见鸟儿唱歌。