B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。

C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬

Meaning

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

Example

His decision was driven by complete irrationality.

他的决定完全是基于非理性。

C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残余

Meaning

a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used

Example

Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.

古老的墙只剩下残余。

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

我们做了初步的计划，下周见面。

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

请在入口处出示你的身份证件。

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

炎热的下午让她感到疲倦。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

矿工

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

矿工在煤矿工作了很多年。

B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

总部

Meaning

The main office or center of operations of an organization.

Example

The company’s headquarters is located in New York.

公司的总部位于纽约。

C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

内陆

Meaning

Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.

Example

Inland transport boosts local trade.

内陆交通促进了当地的贸易。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不可思议

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

她有一种不可思议的能力来预测未来。

C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

策展人

Meaning

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

Example

The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.

策展人组织了一个新的古代文物展览。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

爱是仇恨的对立面。

C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

痛苦地扭动

Meaning

To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.

Example

He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.

他扭伤脚踝后在痛苦中扭动。

A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

教练

Meaning

A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.

Example

The football coach motivated his team before the match.

足球教练在比赛前激励了他的队伍。

C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

优化

Meaning

Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.

Example

SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.

SEO优化帮助网站在搜索引擎中排名更高。

C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

犹豫不决

Meaning

slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence

Example

She gave a halting reply during the interview.

她在面试中给出了迟疑的回答。

C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

搜查

Meaning

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.

Example

The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.

安保人员在入口处搜查了那名男子。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

罪犯

Meaning

a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act

Example

The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.

警方逮捕了犯罪嫌疑人。

A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高度

Meaning

the measurement of someone or something from base to top

Example

The height of the tower impressed the visitors.

塔的高度给游客留下了深刻的印象。

C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞

Meaning

A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.

Example

High unemployment led to economic stagnation.

高失业率导致了经济停滞。

C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning

to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority

Example

The police detained the suspect for questioning.

B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Example

The story is set during the French Revolution.

故事发生在法国大革命期间。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不情愿地

Meaning

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

Example

She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.

她不情愿地同意参加会议。

A1 adverb /æz/

As

像; 因为; 在...的时候

Meaning

in the way that; while; because; during the time that

Example

As you grow older, you become wiser.

随着你变老，你变得更聪明。

C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

难以阅读, 脾气坏

Meaning

difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered

Example

His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.

他的字迹难以阅读，几乎无法辨认。

B2 adjective /ˈmʌd.i/

muddy

泥泞的

Meaning

covered in or full of mud; unclear or confused

Example

The children came back with muddy shoes after playing outside.

孩子们玩耍后，穿着泥泞的鞋子回来了。

C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶猛，暴力，强度

Meaning

The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.

Example

The storm's ferocity was devastating.

风暴的猛烈程度是毁灭性的。

C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷宫似的

Meaning

Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.

Example

The old city streets were labyrinthine.

老城区的街道像迷宫一样。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛奶变酸了，闻起来很难闻。

A2 noun /ˈkʌpəl/

couple

一对

Meaning

two people or things considered together; a pair

Example

They make a lovely couple and have been married for five years.

他们是一个可爱的情侣，已经结婚五年了。

C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式对话

Meaning

A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.

Example

The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.

教授们就教育的未来进行了深入的对话。

C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴打

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

愤怒的男人威胁要殴打他的对手。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不变的；恒定的；始终相同的

Meaning

never changing; constant; always the same

Example

His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.

他的恒定日常包括早晨锻炼和咖啡。

C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

擦碎, 使烦恼

Meaning

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

Example

She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.

她为意大利面菜肴擦了奶酪。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

设圈套

Meaning

to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit

Example

The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.

猎人用网困住了兔子。

A1 adjective/adverb /lɛs/

less

更少

Meaning

A smaller amount; not as much.

Example

She spends less money than her brother.

她花的钱比她哥哥少。

C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

可互换的

Meaning

able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function

Example

These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.

这些机器部件是可互换的，所以它们可以轻松地被替换。

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

残留物

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.

Example

The burning process leaves no harmful residues.

燃烧过程不会留下有害的残留物。

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

猛烈地; 强烈地

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

整个晚上都在猛烈下雨。

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

门徒

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

这位年轻艺术家是著名画家的门徒。

B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

牙龈; 粘稠物质

Meaning

the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion

Example

The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.

牙医检查了她的牙龈，寻找是否有疾病迹象。

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

盗窃

Meaning

The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.

Example

He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.

他因在商店犯盗窃罪被逮捕。

A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

糟糕

Meaning

very bad or unpleasant

Example

The weather was awful during our trip.

我们旅行时天气很糟糕。

C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

略带酸味或尖锐

Meaning

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

Example

The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.

评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福

Meaning

having a smooth, soft texture like velvet

Example

She spoke in a low, velvety voice.

她收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。

C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

异想天开

Meaning

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

Example

Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.

她的故事充满了异想天开和想象力。

B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

发展

Meaning

the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced

Example

She is developing new skills in programming.

她正在编程中发展新技能。

C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning

To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

Example

Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

小心那个花瓶，它很脆弱。

C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

Meaning

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

Example

The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.

A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

温度

Meaning

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.

Example

Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.

上升的温度影响农业生产。

B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

仪器

Meaning

A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.

Example

The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.

医生在手术过程中使用了一种特殊的仪器。

C2 verb /dɪˈmɜːr/

demur

反对

Meaning

to raise doubts, objections, or show reluctance

Example

She agreed to help without demur.

她同意在没有异议的情况下提供帮助。

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？

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

有经验的

Meaning

having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience

Example

She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.

她是一个经验丰富的老师，知道如何处理困难的学生。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒnʃəs/

conscious

清醒

Meaning

Aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake.

Example

She was fully conscious after the surgery.

她在手术后完全清醒。

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 /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

恶意; 仇恨; 敌意;

Meaning

The intention or desire to do evil; ill will

Example

There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.

他的批评中没有恶意，只是诚实的反馈。

B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

方面

Meaning

A particular part, feature, or view of something.

Example

One important aspect of health is regular exercise.

健康的一个重要方面是规律运动。

C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

两个月的时间段

Meaning

A period of two months.

Example

The academic program is divided into six bimesters.

学术项目分为六个学期。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

喷气式飞机

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

这架喷气机平稳起飞，迅速达到了巡航高度。

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

分心

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

大声噪音让她在考试中分心。

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

独裁者用铁腕统治着国家。

C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比

Meaning

The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.

Example

The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.

艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的

Meaning

Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.

Example

He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.

他花了多年时间研究关于生活和存在的形而上学问题。

B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

首先

Meaning

used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument

Example

Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.

首先，我们需要在继续之前解决预算问题。

C1 noun ˌkæp.ɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

capitalization

资本化

Meaning

The total market value of a company's shares or the provision of capital for a company or activity.

Example

The company's capitalization reached $1 billion in market value.

该公司的资本化达到了10亿美元的市场价值。

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 /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning

A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.

Example

Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.

B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

苛刻的

Meaning

requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy

Example

The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.

这份工作非常苛刻，需要长时间的工作。

C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

Example

Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

坚称

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

她坚称她是无辜的。

C1 noun /ˈʃæpəroʊn/

chaperon

陪伴者

Meaning

An older person who accompanies and supervises young people in social situations.

Example

The teacher acted as a chaperon during the school dance.

老师在学校舞会期间担任了陪伴者的角色。

B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

传统上

Meaning

according to custom or long-established practice

Example

Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.

孟加拉国传统上以其热情好客而闻名。

A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

先生

Meaning

a title used before a man's name

Example

Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.

先生拉赫曼是我们的新老师。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

授职仪式

Meaning

the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office

Example

The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.

国王为新骑士举行了授职仪式。

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。

C1 noun /kiː/

quay

码头

Meaning

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Example

The cargo was unloaded at the quay.

货物在码头被卸下。

C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

无处不在

Meaning

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Example

Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.

社交媒体在年轻人中变得无处不在。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

高级

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

他是部门的高级经理。

B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

队列

Meaning

a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence

Example

We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.

我们必须在一条长队列中等待购买电影票。

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

战略的

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

战略性政策增强竞争力。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不合理的

Meaning

shockingly unfair or unreasonable

Example

The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.

公司从危机中获得了不合理的利润。

C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

缓慢而坚定地工作

Meaning

to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty

Example

He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.

尽管他感到疲倦，他还是慢慢地完成了作业。

C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

关系恢复

Meaning

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Example

The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.

两个国家签署了一项协议，标志着新的关系恢复。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

八哥

Meaning

a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech

Example

The mynah bird repeated every word I said.

八哥鸟重复了我说的每一个词。

B1 adjective /juːˈnaɪtɪd/

United

联合的; 一致的; 团结的

Meaning

joined together for a common purpose; in agreement

Example

The team was united in their goal to win.

团队在他们的目标上达成了统一。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺

Meaning

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

Example

Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.

他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。

B2 noun /θred/

thread

线

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

无畏的，勇敢的，坚定的

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

无畏的士兵与所有困境作斗争。

C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸收性的

Meaning

able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs

Example

This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.

这条毛巾非常吸收性，而且干得很快。

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

农业的

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

农业进步提高了食品安全。

B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

延迟的

Meaning

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

Example

The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.

阿耳忒弥斯任务由于技术问题被延迟。

C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

石油商

Meaning

a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products

Example

The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.

石油商在沙漠中发现了一个新的油田。

A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自行车

Meaning

A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move

Example

She rides her bicycle to work every day.

她每天骑自行车去上班。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 封闭区域

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

科学家在实验室研究了化学化合物。

A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

后面

Meaning

at the back of; following; lagging

Example

The car behind us was honking.

我们后面的车在按喇叭。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

公司决定暂停他的会员资格。

A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景

Meaning

the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances

Example

She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.

她在数学和计算机科学方面有着强大的背景。

C2 noun /sælv/

salve

药膏

Meaning

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

Example

She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.

她在手上的烧伤处涂抹了药膏。

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

拖延, 延迟, 推迟

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

他在面对困难任务时倾向于拖延。

A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

形状 / 表格

Meaning

the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence

Example

Students filled out the registration form.

学生填写了注册表格。

C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

烤

Meaning

To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.

Example

She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.

她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。

A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

讨厌

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something

Example

I hate waiting in long lines.

我讨厌在长队里等待。

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

使熟悉

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

请在操作机器前，熟悉安全指导原则。

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干预政策

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

不干预政策鼓励私人企业。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

由树木或攀缘植物组成的阴凉花园庇护所

Meaning

a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework

Example

They rested under the arbor covered with roses.

他们在被玫瑰覆盖的阿尔博尔下休息。

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

讨好

Meaning

willingness to please others; courteous compliance

Example

Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.

她的讨好让她在同事中变得很受欢迎。

C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

海豚

Meaning

a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout

Example

The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.

海豚优雅地跃出水面。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning

A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.

Example

The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.

C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

废料

Meaning

worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities

Example

Most of his early writings were considered dross.

他的大部分早期作品被视为废料。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口众多

Meaning

having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people

Example

China is the most populous country in the world.

中国是世界上人口最多的国家。

C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

与银河有关

Meaning

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

Example

The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.

通过望远镜观察到的银河现象令人着迷。

C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

半心半意

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic

Example

His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.

他半心半意的学习尝试没有带来好结果。

C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会

Meaning

A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.

Example

They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.

他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。

A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷的人

Meaning

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

Example

The children were scared of the monster under the bed.

孩子们害怕床下的怪物。

C1 noun /əˌtɜːni ˈdʒɛnərəl/

attorney-general

总检察长

Meaning

The chief legal officer of a state or country.

Example

The attorney-general announced new reforms to strengthen justice.

总检察长宣布了加强司法的新的改革。

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

农民用骡子搬运重物。

C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

灌输

Meaning

Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.

Example

Parents should inculcate good values in their children.

父母应该灌输良好的价值观给孩子们。

C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公开惩罚装置

Meaning

a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule

Example

The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.

腐败的官员被放在皮洛里里让市民嘲笑。