B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning

To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

卡巴利主义

Meaning

The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.

Example

The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.

历史学家在王室宫廷中广泛写作关于卡巴利主义的内容。

C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

邋遢

Meaning

Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.

Example

He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.

他穿着一件邋遢的旧夹克，散发着潮湿的气味。

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明

Meaning

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

Example

She placed the flower in a translucent vase.

她把花放在一个半透明的花瓶里。

C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鸭

Meaning

a male duck; a type of waterfowl

Example

The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.

那只雄鸭带领它的鸭家族穿过了池塘。

B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

自豪地

Meaning

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

Example

She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.

她自豪地向家人展示了她的成就。

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

橙子被分成了八个部分。

C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疏远

Meaning

To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.

Example

His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.

他粗鲁的行为使许多朋友疏远了他。

C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的

Meaning

full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable

Example

He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.

当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

客户重视我们服务的可靠性。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

药典

Meaning

An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.

Example

The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.

医生查阅了药典，以核对药物的正确剂量。

C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

明智的

Meaning

Wise, or appearing to be wise.

Example

The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.

教授对复杂的问题做出了明智的回答。

C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

瘫痪

Meaning

the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function

Example

The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.

事故使他双腿瘫痪。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏见

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

我们必须在我们的社会中与偏见和歧视作斗争。

C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高的, 壮丽的, 庄严的

Meaning

Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.

Example

The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.

那座山脉的崇高美景让我屏住了呼吸。

C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积

Meaning

to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly

Example

During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.

在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚假发明

Meaning

The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.

Example

The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.

这篇文章充满了虚假的发明和误导性的声明。

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

炼乳

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

这个食谱需要一罐炼乳来让甜点更加奶油味。

B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民

Meaning

a person not in the armed forces or police

Example

The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.

该区域已被疏散以保护平民。

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

冰雹

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

突如其来的冰雹风暴用大冰粒损坏了停车场里的许多汽车。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

有理由的

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

她的愤怒在不公平的待遇之后是有理由的。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。

A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

心脏

Meaning

the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings

Example

The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.

医生用听诊器听我的心脏。

C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

压制

Meaning

to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth

Example

She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.

她试图用围巾压制她的笑声。

C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

强化

Meaning

The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.

Example

The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.

气候变化的强化需要紧急行动。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪恶的; 恶行的;

Meaning

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something

Example

The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.

邪恶的女王对公主施下了一个咒语。

C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

腹部的

Meaning

relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)

Example

He complained of severe abdominal pain.

他抱怨剧烈的腹部疼痛。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲伤的

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

Example

The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.

悲伤的歌曲让她想起了失去的亲人。

C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

神化, 顶峰

Meaning

The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.

Example

Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.

许多人认为文艺复兴是欧洲艺术和文化的巅峰。

C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning

To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.

Example

Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.

C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

深奥的

Meaning

intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge

Example

The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.

教授做了一场关于古代哲学的深奥讲座。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

不负责任

Meaning

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Example

It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.

他在没有告诉任何人就离开，这是不负责任的行为。

B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

手帕

Meaning

a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face

Example

She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.

她总是在包里带一条干净的手帕。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

手镯

Meaning

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

Example

She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.

她戴着漂亮的金手镯在手腕上。

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

扩大

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

政治家试图通过夸张的说法来扩大自己的权力。

C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

反对者

Meaning

a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something

Example

The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.

反对者在市议会会议中表达了他的关切。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

他的声音因紧张而颤抖。

C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

理发师

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser

Example

The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.

理发师给我剪了一个好发型。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪvɪd/

livid

愤怒的

Meaning

Extremely angry; furious.

Example

She was livid when she found out about the betrayal.

当她发现背叛时，她愤怒不已。

C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

警告的

Meaning

giving or conveying a warning or reprimand

Example

She gave him an admonitory glance.

她投给他一个警告的眼神。

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。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

Example

The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

工作场所

Meaning

a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop

Example

Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.

在工作场所保持良好的沟通至关重要。

C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

剥夺，缺乏，匮乏

Meaning

The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.

Example

Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.

睡眠不足影响认知功能。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

钻石

Meaning

a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut

Example

She wore a diamond ring on her finger.

她把钻石戒指戴在手指上。

C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进

Meaning

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

Example

The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.

老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。

B2 adjective ˈmɒn.ɪ.tri

monetary

货币的

Meaning

Relating to money or currency.

Example

The monetary implications are significant for investors.

货币的影响对于投资者来说是重要的。

B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

采用

Meaning

The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.

Example

The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.

全球电动车的采用正在增加。

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪkəl/

optical

光学的

Meaning

related to or used in seeing or sight

Example

The optical illusion fooled everyone at the exhibition.

光学幻觉在展览会上迷惑了所有人。

C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼

Meaning

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Example

She converted the old loft into a modern studio.

她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府决定废除旧的税收制度。

B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

水道

Meaning

an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage

Example

The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.

该水道的建设是为了帮助运输区域内的货物。

C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

修订

Meaning

The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.

Example

The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.

合同的修订比预期花费了更多时间。

C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

长篇怒斥

Meaning

a long, angry, or critical speech

Example

The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.

经理对糟糕的表现进行了长篇的愤怒演讲。

C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

仁慈或慈爱

Meaning

The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.

Example

His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.

他的仁慈使他赢得了贫穷者的尊重。

C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

翻转向外

Meaning

To turn inside out or outward.

Example

The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.

外科医生在手术过程中必须翻转眼睑。

B1 noun

Kindness

善良; 仁慈; 善意

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

丰富

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

文化丰富促进对传统的更深理解。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田园诗般的场景

Meaning

An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.

Example

Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.

他们的蜜月是在一个热带岛屿上的田园诗般的场景。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

贡献者

Meaning

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Example

He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.

他是当地报纸的常驻贡献者。

C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

莫卡辛鞋

Meaning

A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.

Example

He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.

他在外出前穿上了舒适的莫卡辛鞋。

C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

区域特定

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.

Example

Climate change impacts are region-specific.

气候变化的影响是区域特定的。

B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

科罗拉多河在数百万年间雕刻了大峡谷。

C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最深的

Meaning

Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.

Example

She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.

她向她最亲密的朋友透露了她最深的想法。

C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

通过聪明或欺骗得到某物

Meaning

to obtain something by cleverness or trickery

Example

He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.

他通过假装是VIP客人来获得了一张免费票。

B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

种族主义者

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

他被指控发表种族主义的评论。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

微不足道

Meaning

Not important or significant; too small to matter.

Example

The mistake was minor and inconsequential.

这个错误是微不足道的。

C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

花蜜

Meaning

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

蝴蝶从花朵中喝取花蜜。

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

丢弃

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

他负责任地处理了那些旧家具。

C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

古怪，滑稽的人；爱玩的

Meaning

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Example

He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

他有一个古怪的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。

C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使般的

Meaning

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

Example

She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.

她给了他一个天使般的微笑，安抚了他的恐惧。

C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

将文本分解为较小的单位，如单词、短语或符号进行分析的过程。

Meaning

The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.

Example

NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.

NLP使用分词法将文本分解为更小的单位。

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

干饼干；烤面包

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

宝宝喜欢吃奶时吃软脆饼干。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

她研究了创伤对儿童的心理影响。

C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

行人化

Meaning

Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.

Example

The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.

城市中心的行人化减少了污染。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

过于耀眼和显眼

Meaning

Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.

Example

The room was decorated with garish neon lights.

房间被过于耀眼的霓虹灯装饰。

C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

摇晃

Meaning

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

Example

The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.

玻璃开始在桌子的边缘摇摇欲坠。

C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

脑力活动

Meaning

the process of thinking or using the brain actively

Example

The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.

这场讲座激发了学生们的强烈脑力活动。

B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

猎人

Meaning

a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

Example

The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.

猎人追踪鹿穿越森林。

A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

auricle

耳朵的外部部分

Meaning

The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.

医生检查了病人的耳朵外部部分是否有感染迹象。

C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

摊销

Meaning

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

Example

They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.

他们计划在20年内摊销抵押贷款。

C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

强加

Meaning

To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.

Example

He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.

他试图把他的旧书强加给朋友们。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨胀的 / 圆形的

Meaning

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

Example

The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.

青蛙有一个膨胀的鼻子和大眼睛。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

图表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

老师用一个清晰的图表解释了这个系统。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

剥夺继承权

Meaning

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

Example

The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.

父亲威胁要因儿子的鲁莽行为剥夺他的继承权。

C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒险

Meaning

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

Example

Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.

他们的夏季冒险包括露营和登山。

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。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

总统选举定于下个月举行。

B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

居民

Meaning

a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place

Example

She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.

她已经是这个城市的居民超过十年了。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

快速且灵活

Meaning

able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action

Example

The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.

初创团队在应对市场变化时非常灵活。

A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧

Meaning

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Example

She loves watching historical drama series.

她喜欢观看历史剧集。

B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

闪光; 闪烁

Meaning

a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment

Example

There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.

有一道明亮的闪电，接着是雷声。

C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

齐射

Meaning

A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.

Example

The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.

士兵们在一阵齐射下前进。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼叫

Meaning

to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification

Example

The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.

律师援引宪法来为他的客户辩护。

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

冷凝

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

在寒冷的夜晚，窗户上形成了冷凝。

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。

A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

阅读

Meaning

the action or skill of reading

Example

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.

阅读是我最喜欢的爱好之一。

C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表达

Meaning

The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.

Example

His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.

他在辩论中的发音给大家留下了深刻印象。

C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

抓住 / 扣子

Meaning

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

Example

She clasped her hands together in prayer.

她在祈祷时将手紧紧地握在一起。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

令人不悦的

Meaning

not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable

Example

The medicine had an unpleasant taste.

药物有一种令人不悦的味道。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

缠绕

Meaning

to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved

Example

The vines entwine around the old fence.

藤蔓绕过老围栏。

B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

为了获得好处而过分或虚伪地赞扬

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

他试图讨好他的老板以获得晋升。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

双原子

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Example

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

氧气是双原子分子。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

肖像

Meaning

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.

艺术家画了一幅他妻子的美丽肖像。

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

数字0.75是一个十进制数。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

懊悔的

Meaning

Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.

Example

She was penitent after shouting at her friend.

她在对她的朋友大喊之后感到懊悔。

A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

好的; 极好的; 薄的; 纤细的; 高质量的

Meaning

good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality

Example

The weather is fine today.

今天天气很好。

B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力

Meaning

The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.

Example

Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.

强大的意志力对实现长期目标至关重要。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

可销售的

Meaning

Capable of being sold; marketable.

Example

Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.

只有可销售的产品在贸易展会上展示。

A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气

Meaning

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

Example

Courage is essential in the face of challenges.

面对挑战时勇气至关重要。

B1 noun /əˈfer/

Affair

事件; 事务;

Meaning

an event or situation; a matter that someone deals with

Example

The wedding was a grand affair with hundreds of guests.

婚礼是一个盛大的事件，邀请了数百位宾客。

C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂缝 / 巨大差异

Meaning

a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas

Example

There was a great chasm between the two political parties.

两个政党之间有一个巨大的裂缝。

C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不和谐

Meaning

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

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化不和谐造成了误解。

C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

醉酒

Meaning

under the influence of alcohol; drunk

Example

He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.

他完全醉了，踉跄地走进了房间。

C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公开宣誓

Meaning

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

Example

He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.

他毫不犹豫地公开宣誓忠诚于事业。

C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

模糊的预兆

Meaning

a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something

Example

The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.

这部剧提供了即将到来的政治动荡的模糊预兆。

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。

A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

旅行

Meaning

Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.

Example

They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.

他们与一大群人一起旅行到南极洲。