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C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同时代的
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
这两位艺术家是同时代的,并且经常互相影响。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːmiəbl/

impermeable

不透水的
Meaning
Not allowing fluid or gas to pass through.
Example
The container is made of impermeable plastic.
这个容器是由不透水的塑料制成的。
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

能力
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
她在学习新语言方面有很强的能力。
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

前面
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
她走在小组前面。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

刺鼻的
Meaning
sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;
Example
The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜刺鼻的气味充满了厨房。
A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

斑马
Meaning
an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes
Example
The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.
斑马和它的群体在非洲草原上奔跑。
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

许可
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
你需要许可才能进入限制区域。
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

最终性
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
法官的决定赋予案件一种最终性的感觉。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

海报
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
他们在电影院外面挂了一张电影海报。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

阴谋
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
警方揭露了一项推翻政府的阴谋。
B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸福
Meaning
in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively
Example
The detective examined the evidence closely.
当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

忽略
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
当你赶时间时,很容易忽略小细节。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

不可预测的
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
这个地区的天气非常不可预测。
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

贫困; 缺乏基本需求
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
许多组织致力于减少全球贫困。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

谨慎, 避免风险
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
他的谨慎确保没有犯错误。
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

昏睡
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
吃了丰盛的晚餐后,他感到昏睡和困倦。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

衰老
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学家研究了植物中的衰老过程,以理解衰老。
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

诚实的; 坦率的; 直率的; 真诚的
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
她对我的演讲给出了直率的意见。
C1 phrasal verb /ɡlɒs ˈoʊ.vər/

gloss over

忽略 / 轻描淡写
Meaning
to avoid discussing something unpleasant or make it seem less important
Example
The report glossed over the company's financial problems.
报告忽略了公司财务问题。
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脉; 血管
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
护士在他手臂上找到了静脉来抽血。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反驳
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
科学家反驳了之前的研究结果。
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

气球飞行员
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
气球飞行员熟练地引导热气球穿过山谷。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

双语的
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
她在一个双语家庭中长大,既说英语也说西班牙语。
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

可实现的
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
从可实现的步骤开始,以保持动力。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

斑驳
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
农民拥有一头带有显著条纹的斑驳奶牛。
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

中午
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
太阳在中午最亮,当它正好在头顶时。
C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

试金石; 标准
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
他的诚实成为了所有其他员工衡量的标准。
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

轻微的痕迹,一种通过将药物溶解在酒精中制成的药物
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
她的微笑中有一丝悲伤。
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

无意识的
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
他在阅读时完全没有意识到周围的噪音。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

迷人的; 魅力四射的; 时尚的;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
那位女演员在颁奖典礼上穿着设计师的礼服,看起来非常迷人。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中 / 天线
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
飞行员执行了一个令人惊叹的空中机动。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

农业学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
农业学家建议了一些新的方法,以提高水稻产量。
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

然后
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
我们去了公园,然后吃午餐。
B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

预见
Meaning
To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.
Example
She could foresee the challenges ahead.
她能够预见到前方的挑战。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

过分强调
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
当学生已经理解后,老师没有过分强调这一点。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者;文件持有者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstriː.mɪst/

Extremist

极端分子
Meaning
a person who holds extreme political or religious views
Example
The government is taking measures to prevent extremist activities.
政府正在采取措施防止极端分子活动。
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
他反复请求帮助完成作业。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

纱丽
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
她在节日上穿着红色丝绸纱丽看起来非常优雅。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

努力 / 快速移动
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
她必须努力工作才能按时完成项目。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

地震仪
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
地震仪检测到该地区的强烈震动。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

超脱
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
佛教哲学鼓励从物质欲望中解脱。
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

叛徒
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
那个年轻的叛徒拒绝遵守学校的规定。
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

剪切
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
她剪下了裙子上松散的线。
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

不可能
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
一天之内完成这项工作是不可能的。
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸福
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

侄子
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
我的侄子在大学学习。
B1 adjective /blɒnd/

blond

Meaning
having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
Example
She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight.
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

无耻的
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
那个无耻的政治家拒绝为他的错误道歉。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
她已经离婚五年了。
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

花哨的 / 装饰的
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
她写了一封充满诗意的花哨信。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。
C2 verb /bɪˈfaʊl/

befoul

污染
Meaning
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
Example
The factory waste befouled the river.
工厂废物污染了河流。
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

外壳; 外罩
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
机械师拆下了发动机外壳以检查内部零件。
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

彻底失败
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
由于糟糕的规划,活动变成了彻底的失败。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
他对家庭和社会持有保守的看法。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自动
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
门在你进入后自动关闭。
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

洞; 孔;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
那只狗在后院挖了一个深洞来埋它最喜欢的骨头。
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

像虫子一样
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
艺术家用虫子一样的设计装饰手稿的边缘。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

生活的变迁
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
生活的变迁常常教会人们适应力。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

节约成本
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
节约成本的解决方案有利于各行各业。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。
C1 adjective dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl

dysfunctional

功能失常的
Meaning
Not operating normally or properly.
Example
The dysfunctional system led to numerous delays and errors.
这个功能失常的系统导致了许多延误和错误。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂欢派对
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
节日到半夜变成了一个狂欢派对。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

水牛
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
水牛在草地上安静地吃草。
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

审美的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
良好的审美设计提升产品吸引力。
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

黑胡椒
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
用盐和新磨碎的黑胡椒调味牛排。
A2 noun /ækˈtɪv.ə.ti/

Activity

活动; 行动; 任务
Meaning
something that you do for interest or pleasure, or in order to achieve a particular aim
Example
Physical activity is important for good health.
体育活动对保持健康非常重要。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋天的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

年轻的女孩
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村庄正在庆祝节日,跳舞的是年轻的女孩。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
工人们砍伐木材建造小屋。
C1 verb /dɪˈfjuːz/

diffuse

Meaning
to spread over a wide area or among a large number of people
Example
The smell of fresh bread diffused through the entire house.
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。
C1 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐用性
Meaning
The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.
Example
The durability of materials affects performance.
材料的耐用性会影响性能。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

持续时间
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会议持续了两个小时。
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友谊
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
该条约帮助维护邻国之间的友好关系。
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
C1 noun /ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv ˈliː.də.ʃɪp/

proactive leadership

积极领导
Meaning
Leadership that takes initiative and anticipates problems before they occur, rather than reacting to events.
Example
Proactive leadership ensures timely decisions.
积极领导确保及时的决策。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

堕落的,肮脏的
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
这本小说揭示了城市生活的肮脏一面。
A2 noun /siːn/

scene

场景
Meaning
a place or setting of an event or activity, or the part of a play or film
Example
The final scene of the movie was very emotional.
电影的最后一场景非常感人。
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高空
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
风筝在晴空中高飞。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
哈姆雷特的独白是莎士比亚戏剧中最著名的段落之一。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组,展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

不幸的;遗憾的
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
很不幸的是,会议在最后一刻被取消了。
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

变暖
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
由于温室气体,变暖速度加快。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

不守规矩的; 乱七八糟的;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
那群无法控制的人群拒绝遵循安全指令。
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

折旧
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
五年后,汽车的折旧率很高。
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

青木瓜
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
青木瓜沙拉是泰国菜中一道受欢迎的菜肴。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

令人心碎的; 令人痛心的; 心碎的
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
纪录片展示了贫困中孩子们令人心碎的场景。
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祷告
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
他在睡觉前低声祈祷。
C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

轻咬
Meaning
to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly
Example
The cold wind nipped at my face.
冷风轻咬着我的脸。
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

星期天
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
我们通常在星期天在家休息。
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
钢琴家在音乐会上充当了歌手的伴奏者。
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷错误
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
书中有一个印刷错误。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
当我告诉她我的问题时,她表现得非常有同情心。
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

显而易见
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
很快就变得显而易见,他没有说实话。
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

生菜
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
她在三明治里加了新鲜的生菜。
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

田园诗般的美丽
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
他们享受了一个田园诗般的海边假期。
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故发生后,交通陷入了停滞。
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

发生
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
结果发现他对自己的年龄撒了谎。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

乌龟
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
乌龟慢慢地穿过沙滩。
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

动能
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
公司在推出新产品后获得了动能。
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

兼职
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
她做兼职工作,担任服务员。
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

类韵
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
诗人使用类韵来创造他诗句中的音乐效果。
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚的; 密的;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
这本书有厚重的页面和沉重的封面。
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

紧急情况
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
财务紧急情况可以随时发生。
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻子
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
她是著名作家的妻子。
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

敲诈
Meaning
the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats
Example
He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.
他试图用威胁公布文件来敲诈她。
B1 verb /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

upgrade

升级
Meaning
to raise something to a higher standard, improve
Example
We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version.
我们决定将软件升级到最新版本。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快乐
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
她自然的快乐提升了小组的氛围。