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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。
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

轻声或平静地
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
她轻声说话以免吵醒宝宝。
B2 noun ˈɔː.bɪt

orbit

轨道
Meaning
The curved path of a celestial object around a star, planet, or moon.
Example
The satellite maintains its orbit around Earth.
卫星保持它绕地球的轨道。
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁，需要重新粉刷。
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

冻结
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
水在零摄氏度下结冰。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。
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 /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

偏差；偏离既定路线
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
任何偏离既定程序的行为都必须立即报告。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

苍白的
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
当他听到可怕的消息时，他的脸变得苍白。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

不赞成
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
许多父母不赞成吸烟。
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封锁
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
海军封锁阻止了物资到达港口。
C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

节日，庆典
Meaning
a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone
Example
The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.
村庄举行了盛大的节日庆典来庆祝丰收。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

包容
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
多样性和包容性是现代工作场所的关键价值观。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

减轻
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
律师通过强调客户的艰难童年，试图减轻他的行为。
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
公司保持透明的商业实践。
C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

否定
Meaning
The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.
Example
The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.
理论建立在对传统信仰的否定之上。
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

引人注目地
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
她在比赛中表现得引人注目。
C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

可航行的
Meaning
suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated
Example
The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.
这条河在雨季适合小船通行。
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

嫁接; 腐败
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
园丁用嫁接法将不同品种的苹果树结合在一起。
B1 noun /ˈmaɪ.krəˌskoʊp/

microscope

显微镜
Meaning
An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, such as cells, by magnifying them.
Example
The scientist observed the bacteria under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察细菌。
C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

转变
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
艺术家成功地将简单的粘土转变成美丽的雕塑。
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

人道主义者
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
该组织为灾难受害者提供人道主义援助。
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

交通
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
今天早上高速公路上交通繁忙。
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

黑暗; 无知;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
停电使整个城市陷入了黑暗。
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不可征服
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
她那不可征服的精神帮助她克服了逆境。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

延迟
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
在线游戏中的高延迟可能导致卡顿问题。
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
孩子们常常理想化他们的父母。
C2 verb /ɡɪld/

gild

镀金
Meaning
to cover something with a thin layer of gold or to make something appear more attractive than it really is
Example
The craftsman gilded the frame to give it a luxurious look.
工匠给框架镀上了金色，使它看起来更加奢华。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

烈士
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
他为了自由和民主的事业成为了烈士。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
复杂的指令只会让他感到困惑。
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

观众
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
观众可以使用遥控器切换频道。
C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

宁静和平和
Meaning
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.
Example
The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
湖泊有着宁静和平和的气氛。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

毒蛇
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
毒蛇在感受到危险时盘成一圈。
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

讨价还价
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
她喜欢在当地市场讨价还价。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

筋疲力尽
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
醒来后感到筋疲力尽是很常见的。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。
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。
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

青柠
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
在你的饮料中加入一片青柠。
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

赌博
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
他在赌场上成瘾于赌博。
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

然而
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
旅程很长；然而，它是愉快的。
C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

模拟
Meaning
to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially
Example
The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.
飞行员在训练中必须模拟紧急着陆。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

不太可能的
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
看起来他准时到达的可能性很小。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪子
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
老鹰用它锋利的爪子抓住了那条鱼。
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

步骤
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
采取小步骤减少了过度压力。
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

恰当地, 按时
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
文件已按时恰当地签署并提交。
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

后代
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
这座纪念碑是为后代的利益而建造的。
B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

金融的
Meaning
relating to money, banking, or finance
Example
He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.
他通过明智的投资做出了稳健的金融决策。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

责任心
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
她在工作中的责任心使得项目井然有序。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrənˈθɛtɪkəl/

parenthetical

括号中的评论
Meaning
Relating to or expressed in parentheses; a side remark or digression.
Example
He added a parenthetical comment during the lecture.
他在讲座期间添加了一个括号中的评论。
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒绝
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
他的不公正解雇导致了对公司的诉讼。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

互操作性
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
不同软件系统的互操作性确保了无缝的工作流程。
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

愚蠢的; 傻的; 可笑的
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
在这样的暴雨中开车真是愚蠢。
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
昨晚日本发生了强烈的地震。
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。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

前厅
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
客人们在进入大厅之前，先在前厅等待。
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

烟花
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
烟花在新年夜庆祝活动中点亮了天空。
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

恰当地
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
她为活动穿着得体。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

扫帚
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

绿色
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
树上的绿色叶子在雨后看起来很新鲜。
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脉的
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
医生检查了病人的静脉循环。
C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

堵塞 / 木鞋
Meaning
to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe
Example
The sink was clogged with food waste.
水槽被食物废料堵住了。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

无性
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
许多植物通过无性繁殖方式，如发芽或分裂，进行繁殖。
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

圣化
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
牧师将祝圣婚礼仪式。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的
Meaning
relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world
Example
The old house was said to have supernatural powers.
据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

胡言乱语
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
他紧张得解释起来像胡言乱语。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

不了解情况的
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
这个决定是由一个不了解情况的委员会做出的。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

跟班
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
这位名人总是被跟班围绕着。
A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌曲
Meaning
a short piece of music with words that are sung
Example
She sang a beautiful song at the concert.
她在音乐会上唱了一首美丽的歌曲。
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

幻想
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
她有一个关于太空旅行的生动幻想。
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

尖锐
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
他的尖锐评论揭示了核心问题。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生子
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
他生气时骂他是私生子。
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸福
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。
A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

平滑的; 无困难的; 流畅的
Meaning
having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily
Example
The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.
这条路很平滑，开车很舒服。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

挑剔的; 非常挑选的; 对喜欢或接受的东西非常挑剔
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
他对他吃的餐馆非常挑剔。
C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way
Example
The children would prattle on about their games.
孩子们会不停地谈论他们的游戏。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

便利设施
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
这家酒店提供现代化的便利设施，如免费Wi-Fi和游泳池。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

疯狂; 精神错乱
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
辩护律师辩称，他的客户因精神错乱而不应被判有罪。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

少女期
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
这首诗歌庆祝了少女时期的纯真。
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

黄蜂
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
当我打扰它的巢时，黄蜂刺伤了我。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

困惑
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
她听到那条意外的消息后，看起来很困惑。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

广阔的
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
他们享受从山顶看到的广阔景色。
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。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

不配; 没有价值
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
他觉得自己不配得到这样的赞扬和认可。
C1 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

用铆钉固定 / 吸引注意
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
工匠用铆钉把金属板固定在一起。
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

圆形的
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
桌子是圆形的，表面光滑。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体，他们一起合作。
B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同时
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
他同时在做两个项目。
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公正无私
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
法官因其公正无私的案件处理方式而受到赞扬。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

畸形; 身体畸形
Meaning
a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation
Example
The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.
事故导致他左手出现了永久性畸形。
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

低估
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
许多人低估了规律锻炼的好处。
A2 noun ˈbæl.əns

balance

平衡
Meaning
A condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions.
Example
Balance among powers prevents conflicts.
权力之间的平衡可以避免冲突。
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

乘客
Meaning
A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it
Example
The bus can carry thirty passengers.
公交车可以载三十名乘客。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生农业改善了土壤健康和生物多样性。
B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

传输
Meaning
to send or pass something from one place or person to another
Example
The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.
天线可以在长距离上传输信号。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
她默默地点了点头。
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

小品
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
学生们在活动中表演了一个有趣的小品。
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

游客
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
博物馆上周末有很多游客。
C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

冒犯，愤怒
Meaning
A feeling of resentment or offense.
Example
She took umbrage at his rude remark.
她对他的粗鲁言论感到愤怒。
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

第六
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
他在比赛中获得了第六名。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年度降水量正在减少。
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

难以阅读, 脾气坏
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
他的字迹难以阅读，几乎无法辨认。
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

目录
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
我需要在电话目录中找到一个水管工。
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚伪，假装
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
他的假装是专家的伪装很快被揭穿了。
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
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。
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

指责
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
证据似乎将嫌疑犯牵连到这起犯罪中。
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
他非常吝啬，甚至在餐馆里都不愿意给小费。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɜːrsɪv/

coercive

强制性
Meaning
Relating to or using force or threats to make someone do something.
Example
The government faced criticism for adopting coercive measures against protestors.
政府因采用对抗议者的强制性措施而遭到批评。
B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

小羊
Meaning
a young sheep; meat from a young sheep
Example
The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.
小羊到处跟着它的母亲。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

干燥的; 无湿气或液体; 无聊
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
沙漠的气候非常干燥。