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C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

传染性; 有感染力
Meaning
likely to spread to and affect others; infectious
Example
Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.
她的笑声具有传染性，让每个人都微笑。
C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

后部
Meaning
Situated at or toward the back; later in time.
Example
The posterior part of the brain controls vision.
大脑的后部控制视觉。
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 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障碍
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
资金不足是该项目的一个主要障碍。
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

煽动者
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
警方将他定为暴力的煽动者。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

领事馆
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
他去了领事馆续签他的签证。
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

皱眉
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
她听到不公正的评论时，皱起了眉头。
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 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

声音逐渐增强
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推断
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
从证据来看，侦探推断出嫌疑人是在撒谎。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

优势, 统治
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

间隔重复
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
间隔重复有助于长期记忆保持。
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

检索
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
大脑的检索系统帮助回忆过去的经历。
C1 noun /prɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Presumption

假设; 推定;
Meaning
an idea that is taken to be true without proof
Example
There is a presumption of innocence in the legal system.
法律系统中有无罪推定。
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

饱和
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
市场上的类似产品饱和度降低了销售额。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

不适合就业
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
由于他的犯罪记录，他在大多数公司被认为是不适合就业。
C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

赦免
Meaning
An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.
Example
The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.
政府宣布了对所有政治犯的赦免。
C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

针线活, 刺绣
Meaning
The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.
Example
Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.
她的祖母教她针线活的艺术。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

单调
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
老师的单调语调使讲座很难跟上。
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

品红色
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的品红色裙子去派对。
C1 noun /ˈɡæm.ət/

gamut

完整范围
Meaning
The complete range or scope of something.
Example
Her emotions ran the gamut from joy to sorrow in just a few minutes.
她的情绪在几分钟内从快乐转为悲伤。
C1 noun /ˈpreɪsiː/

precis

摘要
Meaning
A concise summary of a text or speech.
Example
The student submitted a précis of the long article.
学生提交了一篇长文章的摘要。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震的振幅在里氏震级上被测量。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

不合作的
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
证人对于他所见的情况不合作。
C1 adjective /priːˈɛmɪnənt/

preeminent

杰出
Meaning
Surpassing all others; very distinguished in some way.
Example
She is a preeminent scientist in the field of genetics.
她是遗传学领域的杰出科学家。
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

骚动
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
市场上的突然骚动吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

令人震惊且生动的轰动性
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
报纸发布了一篇令人震惊的犯罪报道。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻环
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
她在生日时收到了一个小巧的金鼻环。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常恼火
Meaning
greatly annoyed or irritated
Example
She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.
在他的重复错误后，她给了他一个非常恼火的眼神。
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

华丽的，炫耀的
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
他开着一辆华丽的跑车穿过城市街道。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

易怒的
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
孩子因没得到糖果而变得易怒。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

刺激的
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
这部小说充满了刺激的对话。
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 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

不断的；持续的
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
不断的雨下了三天。
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

低于意识阈值存在或运作，未被意识到的影响或感知
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
广告常常包含潜意识的讯息。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

形影不离
Meaning
Unable to be separated or always together.
Example
The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.
这两个朋友从小就形影不离。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

公投
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
政府就新宪法举行了公投。
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

色诱; 诱惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
他成为了快速赚钱诱惑的受害者。
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 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

掌声
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
演员在表演后收到了站立的掌声。
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
当抗议者与警方发生冲突时，抗议活动变成了混乱。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

无论如何; 不考虑
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
所有学生都会平等对待，无论他们的背景如何。
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

增殖
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
恶意软件的增殖是一个日益严重的问题。
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

闪光
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
她眼中闪现出希望的光芒。
C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

怀疑
Meaning
a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something
Example
She had no qualm about speaking her mind.
她在表达自己想法时没有任何怀疑。
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
C1 adjective /ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

Bottle-green

瓶绿色
Meaning
a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle
Example
She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party.
她穿了一件漂亮的瓶绿色连衣裙参加晚宴。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

暴躁
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
当他一再被问到相同的问题时，他变得易怒。
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

法令
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
国王发布了一个禁烟令，禁止在公共场所吸烟。
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

降水
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
水蒸气在较温暖的气候中作为雨水降下。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新兴
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
新兴的创业公司迅速吸引了投资者。
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

焊接
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
他将断裂的电线重新焊接在一起。
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

中世纪的
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
城堡展示了中世纪的建筑风格和设计。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

汇款
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
该国的经济从侨汇中受益。
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

难以捉摸
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
问题的解决方案证明难以捉摸。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
人类通过呼吸排出二氧化碳。
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

摘录
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
老师读了小说中的一段摘录。
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美丽且装饰性的书写艺术
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
她参加了一个课程来提高她的书法技能。
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

怀疑者
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
这位科学家对没有确凿证据的理论持怀疑态度。
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

僵局
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
谈判在双方都未同意妥协后陷入了僵局。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

orthodox

Meaning
conforming to traditional beliefs or practices
Example
He comes from a very orthodox family.
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 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯竭
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
过度使用地下水会导致水资源的枯竭。
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

恶名
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
罪犯因其大胆的逃脱而声名狼藉。
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

壮丽
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
罗马斗兽场的宏伟吸引了数百万游客。
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

原住民传统
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
吉大港山区的原住民传统独特。
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 /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 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

探测车
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
探测车在火星上着陆，开始了它的探索任务。
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

校准
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
秤的准确性取决于定期校准。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

不连贯
Meaning
Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.
Example
His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.
他的解释如此不连贯，以至于没有人能理解。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全理解并吸收；融入自己的知识或文化
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民们常常在适应新文化时遇到困难。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

重新选择演员
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
导演决定用一位年轻演员重新安排这个角色。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

引人入胜
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
这部电影如此引人入胜，以至于没有人移开视线。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

充满
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
市场充满了购物者。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

脆弱
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
玻璃太脆弱，容易破裂。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

流露
Meaning
to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly
Example
He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.
他每次在公众场合讲话时都会散发出自信。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

欺诈的
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
他因提交欺诈性保险索赔而被捕。
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

冷酷的; 无情的; 残忍的
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
他表现出对他人感情的冷酷蔑视。
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

有利的
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
安静的环境有利于学习。
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。
C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

灾难；灾祸
Meaning
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster
Example
The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.
地震是一次可怕的灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

以极大的技巧完成或完善某物
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
他是一个技艺精湛的艺术家，拥有多年的经验。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

种族灭绝
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
种族灭绝的指控引起了全球关注。
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。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

无可争议的; 被接受的没有反对; 没有对手
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
他五年保持不败的冠军。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

任性
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
她任性地忽视规则让她陷入了麻烦。
C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

Meaning
To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.
Example
The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

骚扰 / 性虐待
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
罪犯因试图猥亵一个孩子而被逮捕。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

隐喻的
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
他用隐喻语言来描述他的情感。
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

合法地
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
合同已由双方合法地签署。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

专注
Meaning
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
她如此专心读书，以至于忘记了时间。
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

使痛苦
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
许多人受到季节性过敏的困扰。
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

为此
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
他收到了付款，并为此给出了收据。
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

单调
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
这个房间因为灰色的墙壁和昏暗的灯光显得很单调。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

黄蜂
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
黄蜂在屋顶下筑巢。
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

徒劳的; 无用的; 无效的;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
经过数小时的搜索，他们的努力证明是徒劳的。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

边缘化, 排除在外
Meaning
To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.
Example
The policy marginalized minority communities.
政策将少数民族社区边缘化。
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

穿越
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
他们骑着骆驼穿越沙漠。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

乐观的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
尽管面临挑战，她依然对未来保持乐观。
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平庸
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
他的演讲充满了平庸的陈词滥调。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

动员
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
领导者努力动员社区参与抗议。
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
这部电影基于历史现实。
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

磨锐，改善技能
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
她在大会议之前磨练了自己的演讲技巧。
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

继承人
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
她成为了家族财产的继承人。
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
背叛后，他感到失落于希望和信任。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

公告
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
国王发布了一项公告，宣布和平。