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C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

领事 / 大使
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
领事帮助了那些丢失护照的旅行者。
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
魔术师试图催眠观众。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

擦菜板
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
使用擦菜板来擦干酪做披萨。
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大的
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
公司在开拓新市场时做出了巨大的努力。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信任
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
两个政治党派之间存在着深深的不信任。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

游牧民
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
沙漠曾经是游牧民的家，他们靠放牧生存。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
他卑劣的行为震惊了整个社区。
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
布料上有一个小裂缝。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

重新装修
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
他们决定去年夏天重新装修厨房。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

黯淡无光
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
黯淡无光的表现让观众失望。
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

协同的
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
协同效应发生在营养素共同作用时。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

兴奋或快乐
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
过山车后的兴奋感真是不可思议。
C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning
To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.
Example
The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

扣留
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
公司决定扣留他的奖金。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
曾经繁荣的帝国开始衰退成混乱。
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

啮齿动物
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
农民设置了陷阱，以捕捉谷仓中的啮齿动物。
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

保证
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
我可以为他的诚实作证。
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

蜡烛芯
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
蜡烛芯需要修剪，以便更好地燃烧。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

基于算法
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
算法过程驱动人工智能系统。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

重新校准, 重新调整
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
公司必须重新校准其策略以适应市场。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

精明, 审慎
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
在争论中保持沉默是他明智的选择。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

亲切的词语
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
她低声对孩子说了一个亲切的词语。
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑虑; 担忧; 不确定
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
她对于接受工作邀请有严重的疑虑。
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

调皮的; 狡猾的
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
他的调皮笑容暗示着他正在策划一些恶作剧。
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鸡皮疙瘩
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
那部恐怖电影让我起了鸡皮疙瘩。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏执者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
因为拒绝听取他人的观点，他被称为偏执者。
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

揭露；暴露真相
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
调查帮助揭露了犯罪背后的真正罪犯。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

无形的
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
信任是关系中一种无形的品质。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

类似的
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人脑与超级计算机类似。
C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

斑点
Meaning
A very small spot, mark, or particle.
Example
There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.
玻璃桌上有一小片灰尘。
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 /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

恭维
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
他不断的恭维使大家怀疑他的真实动机。
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学术的
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
学校每年举办学术竞赛。
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

赞扬
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
她因出色的表现获得了赞扬。
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市场细分, 专门领域, 目标市场
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
找到正确的细分市场是成功经营的关键。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和的
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
即使在压力大的情况下，他也以温和的行为而闻名。
C1 adjective /ˌlaɪtˈhɑːrtɪd/

light-hearted

轻松愉快的
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and not serious
Example
She gave a light-hearted speech at the party.
她在派对上做了一个轻松愉快的演讲。
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

见证, 推荐信
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
积极的见证可以提升公司的声誉。
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

蒙太奇
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
电影以城市生活的蒙太奇开场。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
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 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模仿
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
喜剧演员通过模仿名人让观众捧腹大笑。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkʌltʃəd/

Uncultured

不文明的; 无文化的
Meaning
lacking good manners, refinement, or education; uncivilized
Example
His uncultured behavior embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
他在晚宴上的不文明行为让所有人感到尴尬。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

辩护者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
他被认为是独裁政权的辩护者。
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列举
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
她列举了做出决定的理由。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

裙子内衬
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
她穿着一条白色的衬裙在她的裙子下面。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

亲密; 亲近
Meaning
close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere
Example
The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.
这对情侣比物质财富更珍视他们分享的情感亲密。
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌词
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
她记住了她最喜欢的歌曲的每一首歌词。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

中介
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
外交官作为两国冲突中的中介起到了作用。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

盲从者
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
她因为总是跟随人群而被贴上了盲从者的标签。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

痒
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
眼睛的痒感常常导致揉搓。
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

极其疲惫; 累坏了
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
我工作了一整天，现在完全累坏了。
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

炉渣
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工厂把炉渣倾倒在河边。
C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

维持生命的食物或支持
Meaning
Food or support necessary for sustaining life
Example
Water is essential for human sustenance.
水是人类生存的必要条件。
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不确定，悬而未决的状态
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
该项目在资金撤回后陷入了不确定状态。
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

紧绷
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
绳子在两个杆子之间拉得紧绷。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

选区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
她在自己的选区内不知疲倦地竞选。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
猫头鹰是夜间活动的动物，在晚上捕猎。
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

差异
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
规则中的差异延迟了进展。
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

在特定地区或栖息地中发现的植物生命
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
亚马逊雨林是丰富的植物群多样性的家园。
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

可量化的
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
项目的影响是可量化的。
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型, 原始模型
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
这幅画是现代艺术的原型。
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

憔悴
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
经过几周的生病，他看起来又苍白又憔悴。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

开除
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
他不断的坏行为导致他被学校开除。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

微不足道
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
他在广阔的宇宙中感到微不足道。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

可信度, 信任
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。
C1 verb /ˈpærəfreɪz/

paraphrase

幸福
Meaning
To express the meaning of something using different words, often to make it clearer.
Example
The teacher asked the students to paraphrase the poem in their own words.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

愤怒地
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
她愤怒地否认了这些指控。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真诚的; 诚恳的; 表现出深刻和认真的信念
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
他做出了一个认真尝试去解决这个问题。
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

迷住，吸引
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
她美丽的声音迷住了观众。
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
抽象使复杂的想法能够以简化的形式表达。
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外在标志
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
国王带着所有的皇家标志出现。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

无叶的; 光秃的
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬天无叶的树看起来光秃秃的。
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

擀面板
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
她把面团放在了擀面板上。
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
他克服了所有的挑战，实现了自己的梦想。
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
乐队演奏了流行歌曲的混合曲目。
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

讲台
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
政治家在讲台上发表了演讲。
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

破旧
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧老房子里。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

无畏
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
那个无畏的旅行者独自探险了丛林。
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

惊人的
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
魔术师的表演简直是惊人的。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

一种不合理且持续的感觉，认为别人想要伤害你或一直在监视你
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他不断的偏执让他很难信任任何人。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

轻微的金属声，通常由金属物体相互碰撞产生；一首短小而吸引人的歌曲
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
当她走过走廊时，钥匙的声音可以听到。
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

谨慎
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
她非常谨慎地投资了她的钱。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

邋遢
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
他睡了一整晚露天后，看起来邋遢。
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

擦洗 / 彻底搜索
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
她打扫厨房直到它闪闪发光。
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人体工学设计
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
这把椅子有一个人体工学设计，能保持更好的姿势。
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

解密
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
黑客试图解密机密数据。
C1 verb /per/

pare

削皮
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
她在吃苹果前削了皮。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
案件在国际法庭审理。
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

强加; 负担; 不公平的要求
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
未经咨询强加的新税让市民极为愤怒。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

不同
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
虽然他们是双胞胎，但他们的个性不同。
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 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

睡裙
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
这款复古睡裙由精美的蕾丝和丝绸制成。
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

嘲笑
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
她嘲笑他的唱歌尝试。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修改
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
计划需要修改。
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

效能
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
疫苗的效能在试验中得到了证明。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

不可争辩的; 不容否认的; 确定的
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
反对他的证据是不可争辩的。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平庸
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
这部电影很有趣，但总体来说平庸。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

来源
Meaning
The origin or source of something.
Example
The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.
博物馆验证了古代手稿的出处。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

页岩
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
该地区富含页岩和天然气储备。
C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

狂热
Meaning
a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity
Example
The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.
销售公告在商场引发了一场购物狂潮。
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 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

负责一组工人的人，特别是在工厂或建筑工地上
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
工头在建筑工地上监督工人。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
前景的花朵使画面更加生动。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

紧接着
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
他承认了错误，紧接着她原谅了他。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

使变黑
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火灾的烟开始把墙壁熏黑了。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

请求
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
慈善机构正在为洪水灾民募捐。
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

可测量的; 可量化的
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
项目的成功可以通过销售增长来衡量。
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病; 疾病; 麻烦
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
医生诊断出一种罕见的疾病，影响了她的神经系统。
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

魔法技艺
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
程序员的魔法技艺让房间里的每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

演说家
Meaning
a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking
Example
The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.
这位著名的演说家发表了一场鼓舞人心的演讲。
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。